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North Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 12, Issue 13
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April 5, 2013
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Water plan approved By Ashley Reimers
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Larry and Sandra Volf are the owners of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Westminster. The couple opened the restaurant last November, and since then have enjoyed serving up Texas-style barbecue to the community. Photos by Ashley Reimers
Serving it up Texas-style BBQ restaurant offers Texas-style food and small-town service By Ashley Reimers
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arry and Sandra Volf aren’t just serving up quality food at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Westminster, the couple is also serving up a taste of small-town hospitality. Both grew up in small towns in Nebraska and are now extending their way of life to their customers. “What sets us apart from other barbecue places is the atmosphere. We offer a different experience, one where people can enjoy the friendliness of a small town,” Larry said. “We want to get to know our customers by name and be a place where people can come and visit with one another.” Larry and Sandra have always had a love for barbecue, and had plans to open their own restaurant. But after friends took them to a Dickey’s in Louisville, the couple was hooked. “We had lunch there, and I ended up liking their barbecue better than mine, so here we are,” Larry said. “Why try to re-invent
David Trujillo, morning butcher at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Westminster, slices up a juicy piece of meat. The restaurant serves up Texas-style barbecue and has been open since last November. the wheel. They do a good job.” Larry and Sandra opened Dickey’s, at 8715 Sheridan Blvd., last November. They spent six months gutting and remodeling
the building, really making the restaurant their own. Sandra said, although it was a lot of work, it feels good knowing the work done was their own. Now the couple is serving up Texas-style barbecue, and savory sides like macaroni and cheese, baked potato casserole and coleslaw. “The pulled pork and the brisket is by far the most popular items on the menu,” Sandra said. “And the coleslaw is the best I have ever had, I eat it every single day.” Keeping with their small-town roots, Sandra and Larry had also made a point to be part of the community by participating in fundraisers and offering up their services to nonprofit organizations. Larry said he plans on donating every Monday’s sales to local causes. “We feel it’s really important to get involved in the community,” Larry said. “We can’t donate to every cause, but we have a facility we can offer to people, we have equipment and we know how to make barbecue. So we can host fundraisers and other events.” Larry and Sandra also offer free meals to children on Sundays as well as daily specials at a cheaper price. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week. For more information visit www.dickeys.com.
Westminster City Council unanimously approved the city’s water conservation plan at its March 25 meeting. The plan will provide a roadmap for the city to reach conservation goals in the Comprehensive Water Supply Plan. Since 2010 city staff has been updating the city’s water conservation plan and staff also encouraged the community to make comments on the plan before the plan was finalized and approved during the meeting. The plan has also been reviewed by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) and if approved by CWCB, the city will qualify for future funding from the state board. “The plan develops long-term strategies for water conservation programs, implementing and tracking water savings to assure attainment of the water conservation goals required to meet the city’s future build-out water needs,” said Stu Feinglas, city water resources analyst. According to the staff report, the city has a goal of conserving another 2,200 acre-feet of water by build-out, which represents a 6 percent reduction in build-out water demand due to future conservation savings. Feinglas said the city has been doing water conservation for a long time, and in turn, the city has saved quite a bit of water. Most of the city’s conservation needs will be met through passive conservation, like customers purchasing efficient washers and toilets and following the city’s landscape regulations, he added. “Our customers are already using water at a very efficient level,” Feinglas said. “People are buying efficient appliances and using the city’s free irrigation audit to learn how to effectively irrigate their yards with the appropriate amount of water.” Feinglas said the city is also going to increase the amount of information on the customers’ bills so people can learn more about their water usage. Programs like the leak alert system, which alerts customers via e-mail about water leaks and recommends a course of action and a landscape water budget program, which will provide an estimate of expected water use based on the irrigation and landscape, are both available to Westminster residents. During the council meeting, councilor Herb Atchison reminded the public that the water conservation plan does not mean the city is requiring any type of water rationing. “This plan is how we protect the water we have and the water we need for buildout,” he said. “It’s not a restriction, we are just looking at the long-term and how we handle the city needs.” Councilor Scott Major commended the city staff for their work on the plan and said it’s important for the community to conserve in order to sustain the city and the business in the future.
State Senate approves overhaul of school finance Republicans balk at $1 billion cost By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A bill that would lead to immense changes in how Colorado schools are financed passed the Democratic-controlled state Senate on April 2, following a partyline vote. Democrats see the “School Finance Act” as an opportunity to modernize an antiquated school finance formula, and to create a more equitable structure by which districts are funded.
But Republicans argue that the 200-page bill does nothing to put in place the reforms that the state’s education system needs. And they cringe at the $1 billion price tag that accompanies it. Senate Bill 213 would fund full-day kindergarten, provide preschool for at-risk children, and would increase needs-based programs for special education and for students who are learning English. The bill also expands funding for students who are involved in gifted and talented programs at schools, and it gives school districts the opportunity to have extended school years and school days, if they choose to do so. In addition, the bill would make changes to per-student funding for school districts
across the state. If the overhaul is implemented, it would result in the most sweeping change to the school finance formula that the state has seen in decades. “This is a once-in-a-generation chance to rewrite the way we fund the single largest, most complex and most important part of the state government, which is how we fund K-12 education,” said Sen. Mike Johnston, D-Denver, a bill sponsor, during an April 1 debate that preceded the final vote. Democrats believe the time has come to help school districts that have had to deal with years of budget cuts, ones that have left students and teachers trying to fend with limited resources. Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, said the
five school districts in her legislative district “absolutely will benefit from this new formula.” “There are schools that are desperately in need,” she said. “I don’t want to see education so poorly funded in Colorado, and this is one way to get there that is equal, but fair.” But Republicans slammed the bill as Finance continues on Page 19
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History whispers in Spanish place names The green road signs flash along Interstate 25, heading south. Pueblo, this exit. Cañon City, Salida, Buena Vista, that exit. About 50 miles south of Pueblo, you can head east on State Highway 10 to La Junta and Las Animas. A right on 160 west takes you into Huerfano County and along a thread of towns with names like La Veta, Blanca, Alamosa, Monte Vista, Del Norte. That’s the road my husband, our son and I are traveling to Durango in southwestern Colorado, not far from the New Mexico line, a region we are exploring for the first time. Along the way is a faded blue billboard that talks about Río Cucharas, the river that flows from La Veta to Walsenburg. What does that mean? my husband asks. Spoons River, I answer. He smiles. It’s a whimsical image — but one, I realize, that never gets painted unless you know the significance of the words. It makes me wonder: How much of place and culture gets lost in non-translation? So much of Colorado’s heritage is entwined in the Spanish names of its towns, rivers, mountain ranges, counties and streets — even the state itself (Colorado, red or colored). But throughout generations, we’ve Americanized their pronunciations so much — Salida becomes Sa-LIE-dah rather than Sa-LEE-dah, which means exit — that we don’t recognize the language as Spanish anymore. They become, simply, words without definitions. And without meaning, the link to the past breaks. “For non-Hispanos, that connection has been lost in many ways,” said Bill Convery, Colorado’s state historian. “We lose a little bit of the richness of our culture when we forget the meaning of a place name. Understanding these meanings helps establish our own sense of place — it gives us grounding in our community which, as Americans, is constantly in flux.”
For many Hispanos the connection remains alive but fraught with emotional complexity, said Maruca Salazar, executive director of Museo de las Americas, a Denver organization committed to preserving Latin American art and culture. “Behind all of this, there is a very intense past,” she said. “The connection was not a friendly one — it was an imposition. … We come from a conquered nation, a conquered people. That makes us very unique.” Colorado has been home to many ethnic populations — Native Americans, the first, going back more than 10,000 years; French; Germans; Irish; and others. But the first and largest non-native group was the Hispanics. In the 1500s, Spanish expeditions followed Native American trails in a search for, among other things, gold. Spanish explorers drew the first maps of the state. The Arkansas River in Pueblo, south of Colorado Springs, marked the border between New Spain and the U.S. When Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, it offered land grants to reinforce land claims against encroaching U.S. settlers. But following the Mexican-American War in 1848, in which a number of southwestern states including New Mexico, California and southern and western Colorado were ceded to the U.S. for $15 million, many landowners were stripped of their property by U.S. courts. A battle for identity ensued. “Imagine going to bed Mexican and
waking up American,” Salazar said, quoting her mother-in-law, whose family has been in Colorado for seven generations. “Imagine losing your land. …” The railroads in the 1870s also transformed the region. The Denver & Río Grande Railroad wanted to reach Mexico and the Gulf Coast across the Río Grande (big river), so it included the river in its name to appeal to its continental aspirations. It established towns such as Alamosa (cottonwood) and Antonito (little Anthony) to compete with older Hispanic settlements, Convery said. But the railroads also pushed many Spanish-speaking farmers and ranchers into the northern parts of the state as English-speaking settlers moved in and changed the economic and political landscapes. They left behind, however, an enduring trail of history in places, traditions and influence. Many of the names that dot the southwestern part of the state, such as Barela and Cordova, come from the families that first settled the area. Conejos County is one of Convery’s favorite stories. The county moniker, which means rabbits, came from the naming of the creek, so billed in the 1850s because its waters “ran as fast as a rabbit.” Huerfano County comes from the volcanic butte that stands as a lonely sentinel — a huérfano or orphan — on the plains near Walsenburg. It was a major landmark for Hispanics traveling through the area, Convery said. The tiny town of Del Norte (from the North) got its name as the northern end of the Río Grande. Franciscan monks, following the Spaniards who named the San Luis (Saint Louis) Valley, watched the summer sunlight turn the earth of the nearby mountains a deep red. “It looks like blood,” Salazar said. “That’s what the Franciscans saw.” And so they called the range Sangre de Cristo, the
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blood of Christ. French and Germans also left their marks. Walsenburg was initially La Plaza de los Leones after the León family, but was renamed by the German immigrant Fred Walsen. The French decided to call Río Jesús María (River of Jesus and Mary) the Platte (flat — a pronunciation from French) instead. Spanish explorers named the river near Durango Las Animas Perdidas en Purgatorio (the lost souls of Purgatory). But French-Canadian traders called it Purgatoire, and later, Convery said, American cattlemen rechristened it Picketwire. Three different names — all reflective of the changing nature of history around the river. Like all names, they are stories that tell us how we got here. But we have to listen — and sometimes that means making the effort to translate. “Understanding the meaning and history of a place,” Convery said, “grounds us and helps us establish that we belong.” “Identity is an essential element of your psyche,” Salazar said. When “I know where I come from, I know what my values are.” As I scan a map of Colorado, poetic names jump at me — Dolores River, the river of sorrows. La Junta, the junction. Las Animas, the souls. What stories, I wonder, lie hidden in their names? And then there’s Mosca, a town of 674 people in the San Juan Valley whose name means fly. “I don’t know why it’s called Mosca,” Convery said. “But there’s got to be a story behind it.” One, assuredly, that gives meaning to life in Colorado today.
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One Sign at a time
Gail Parrish and her fiance Jake DeHerrera stand under the roadway sign at 118th Place and Sheridan Boulevard in Westminster, in memory of her daughter, Jenna Breen, who was killed by a drunk driver. Photos by Pam Wagner
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Gail Parrish and fiance Jake DeHerrera share a touching moment to watch as balloons are released at the memorial sign placed at 118th Place and Sheridan Boulevard to honor her daughter, Jenna Breen, who was killed by a drunk driver. For more on Jenna see Page 19.
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ouquets of flowers and bright green balloons adorned a bright blue roadside memorial sign at the corner of 118th Place and Sheridan Boulevard, where Jenna Breen friends and family gathered on St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate her 23rd birthday. Breen, a 21-year-old former Arvada resident, was struck and killed by a drunk driver at the intersection in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, as she returned home from a latenight shift at a restaurant less than two blocks away. Her mother, Gail Parrish, said
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the emotional scars from her daughter’s death will never fully heal but explained that the memorial sign is a testament to her daughter’s desire to help others. It is mission that she said she hopes motorists will heed when they see the adage in bold letters above her daughter’s name: Don’t Drink and Drive. “It’s hard to see your child’s
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name up there, but it does give a sense of hope that it will increase awareness and puts a face to a name,” Parrish said. Breen’s roadside memorial sign — like hundreds of others across the state — are a stark reminder about the consequences of impaired driving and have become a driving force for a cause that has created a mixture of support and concern from residents and local officials. Jennifer Clouse, a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Colorado victim services specialist, said only about 13 cities and counties across the state currently have a roadside memorial sign program in place. Memorials continues on Page 19
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Protest held to shame former commissioner Odom stopped attending county business seven weeks early, still paid By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Former District 2 County Commissioner John Odom was the subject of a protest (and two parody songs) in front of the Jefferson County courthouse and administrative building on March 26. The dozen protesters were calling on Odom to be held accountable for missing the last seven weeks of county meetings drawing on his salary and benefits — costing taxpayers an estimated $15,500. “This is all we can do,” protest organizer Judy Denison said, acknowledging that since Odom broke no law when he abandoned his post, shaming him had become their only recourse. “We hope it’ll be on Google any time people look him up, and that other politicians think twice before doing this,” Denison said. Dressed in stars, stripes, and 100 pounds of musical instruments, Bob O’Luney’s One Man Band (also known as Bob Haworth)
Standing in front of the Jefferson County administrative building in Golden, and dressed in red, white and blue, Steve Stevens, left to right, Bob Haworth and Judy Denison sang songs and spoke out in protest against former County Commissioner John Odom walking away from his job for seven weeks while still collecting pay and benefits. Photo by Glenn Wallace helped perform the protest songs. The first, sang to the tune of “Working on the Railroad,” begins: “Odom wasn’t working at the
courthouse, all the livelong day; He walked right off his job, and still collected pay.” The second song, a riff on “My Bonnie
Lies Over the Ocean,” features the chorus “Just pay back, pay back, please pay back the money you owe John O.” To return the money, the protesters suggested that Odom donate $15,500 to the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, since that agency had its funding cut by $140,000 due to budget constraints last year. The protest organizers say that such an issue transcends political affiliation, and deals directly with morality and ethics. Odom, who ran and lost for state senate District 20 in 2010, had been appointed to Jeffco’s 2nd commissioner’s district in March 2011 to fill the seat left vacant by Kevin McCaskey. He ran for election in 2012 against Democrat Casey Tighe, and though Odom held a lead at the end of Election Night, by the time all oversea and provisional ballots had been tallied, it was Tighe who had won by 738 votes. Odom only attended one county commissioner meeting following the election, and stopped attending the other boards and commissions he had been appointed to, even though Tighe was not to be sworn in until the following January. The former commissioner has not responded to numerous requests for comment, including for this story.
Health officials urge residents to stay on trails By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Although test results of a plague in a portion of the Big Dry Creek Open Space are negative, residents in the community are urged to stick to the trail. Jefferson County Health officials tested fleas in the area of the open space north of the Westcliff subdivision, 99th Avenue and Otis Street, west of US 36, south and east of Big Dry Creek.
The testing came after a suspected plague was thought to have killed off a prairie dog colony in the area. David Volkel, zoonosis coordinator for Jefferson County Health, said it’s hard to say what could have killed the prairie dog colony. He said the warnings are just a precautionary measure to residents in the area. Volkel said about two years ago a prairie dog colony was killed off from a plague along the Big Dry Creek near Front Range Community College in Westminster. Since then, portions of the trail south
of the area have continued to be surveyed and tested for the plague as a precautionary measure. Volkel said even though the results are negative for the plague, people who use the trail need to remain on the trail and keep their dogs on a leash. He said it’s also important for people to have up-to-date flea treatments, especially for dogs that roam the area. “People are supposed to keep their dogs on a leash but many let them off,” he said. “And if that’s the case, people need to be ex-
tra careful for fleas, just to be safe.” With the spring season here, Volkel said it’s also important for people to start using insect repellent to fight off mosquitoes and ticks as well as getting rid of any standing water in their yards, which attracts mosquitoes. “People also need to get their pets vaccinated for rabies,” he said. “Last year we tested 60 bats and 11 were positive for rabies.” For more information contact Jefferson County Health at 303-271-5700.
Backyard chicken, bee allowances expanded By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Backyard farming just became easier in Jefferson County. The Board of County Commissioners voted a unanimous 3-0 on March 26 in support of opening up the backyard animal special permit process to all residentially zoned single family detached, or two-family dwelling in the county. The owner of the animals will be required to apply for a miscellaneous permit, giving the county a chance to make sure basic health and safety standards are maintained. The permit system and the county’s
requirements were based on existing chicken and bee rules that are already in effect for Denver area municipalities, including some in Jefferson County. Those wanting to raise chickens or bees will have to have a minimum lot size of 4,000 square feet. Only six chickens total, or one bee colony per 4,000 square feet will be allowed. “If we are complaint driven (code enforcement), what incentive is there for people to get a permit prior to getting a complaint?” District 2 Commissioner Casey Tighe asked staff during the hearing. “If someone does have a zoning violation, we double the fee for the permit to correct that, on top of whatever their violation fees might be,” answered County Planner Heather Gutherless. After some debate over fence height, minimum backyard
square footage, and coop setbacks, the commissioners agreed to pass the zoning change. “This is a nice thing to do for all the people who’ve called in, asking for this,” District 1 Commissioner Faye Griffin said.
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No roosters are allowed If properly cared for, chickens should not cause significant noise or odor problems Roaming chickens or serious problems should be reported to the county zoning violation department, not animal control. Home Owner Associations are still free to restrict or deny any backyard animals. No on-site chicken slaughter will be allowed by the permit.
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Jeffco news in a Hurry Most Wanted turns self in
The FBI has reported that Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Edwin Ernesto Rivera Gracias has turned himself in to Salvadoran authorities. Gracias, wanted for the violent murder of his girlfriend’s father-inlaw in August 2011, had been placed on the FBI’s top 10 list less than two week earlier. Gracias was flown from El Salvador to Denver last week to face murder charges in Jefferson County.
Elder abuse guilty plea for couple
The husband and wife duo of William and Karen Young have entered guilty pleas to stealing $227,000 from William’s grandparents. An elder law/probate attorney contacted Westminster police in 2010 about potential theft from the accounts of Frances Gibbs, 93, and her husband Harland Gibbs, 92, who
were staying in assisted living According to court documents, William Young used his power of attorney over his grandparents to empty their bank accounts, and use their credit cards. Bank records indicated the money was used to pay for the couple’s monthly mortgage, cable and utility bills, cell phone bills, airline tickets to Las Vegas, and to shop online. Both grandparents passed away prior to charges being filed. William Young, 41, could be sentenced to as much as 12 years in prison, while Karen Young, 42, faces one to three years in prison. The couple will be sentenced May 13.
Youth program worth a hoot
The Eagle’s Nest, Owl’s Roost (ENOR) youth program was recently named the winner of a $10,000 award from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
The ENOR environmental day camp was selected to receive the 2013 Connecting Youth with Nature through Natural Resources Conservation Education Award. The day camp is a 4-H program, which is offered by Colorado State University Extension and Jeffco Parks. ENOR actually refers to three camps — Owl’s Roost, Eagle’s Nest and the new Falcon’s Aerie — that offer students entering the fourth, fifth and sixth grades a chance to explore Colorado’s natural and cultural history through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration. The $10,000 award supports all three camps. Registration for the summer 2013 ENOR camps is currently open. The week-long sessions will begin June 10 and run through mid-July. For more information, please visit jeffcoextension.org or call 303-2716620.
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Now is the time to prepare for wildfires Colorado’s first major wildfire of the year didn’t even wait until spring. The Galena Fire prompted evacuations while scorching more than 1,300 acres near Fort Collins in March. The blaze was an all-too-early reminder of what Coloradans went through last year, what many consider the state’s worst ever for wildfires. Statistics, provided by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, tell the toll in 2012: Nearly 400,000 acres were burned. More than half a billion dollars in property was lost. The Waldo Canyon Fire alone destroyed nearly 350 homes. More than $48 million was spent in suppression efforts for the 16 largest wildfires of the year. Six civilians were killed. In our more immediate coverage area, the 2011 Indian Gulch Fire west of Golden did
OUR VIEW far less damage in consuming about 1,200 acres, but the smoke in the air days after day reminded us of the challenges of our neighbors across the state. Already in 2013, we must turn our attention to fire from ice. Even after several recent storms, snowpack is below normal levels and the state’s drought lingers. With little relief in sight, Denver Water and other utilities recently announced watering restrictions. It’s possible open-burning bans are not far behind in the metro area and around the
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What should the state Legislature be working on? We asked grocery shoppers in Lakewood what they felt the Colorado Legislature should be focusing on, after a busy legislative session that has already seen big items like gun control, civil unions and the death penalty being brought up.
“Employment, health insurance, that’d be good. Maybe new assistance with education, too. It’s almost impossible to pay for an education right now.” — Lyza Posey, Wheat Ridge
“I am pro gun, but antideath penalty. Maybe reversing some of the gun legislation, like the magazine limit.” — Brad Burrows, Wheat Ridge
“I think gun control needs to be increased somewhat, but not to the extent some people are saying. Civil unions – I was definitely not in favor of that passing.” — Peggy Turner, Lakewood
“If anything, gun control. That’s definitely in the right direction.” — Kevin Clyde, Golden
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state. In anticipation of — or maybe more accurately, as a response to — wildfire season, four state legislators introduced a bill Monday that would create a state aerial firefighting fleet. The bipartisan proposal is a response to the dry conditions in the state and to the federal government’s dwindling fleet of firefighting aircraft, which Colorado relies on for help with large blazes. “Quite frankly, we are one lightning strike, one careless match throw, one terrorist intentional match throw away from a catastrophic wildfire in Colorado,” said state Sen. Steve King, R-Grand Junction. At this point, we can’t pass judgment on whether creating the fleet is the right way to go. Further, before introducing the bill lawmakers shied away from answering
Something to cheer at RTD It is important to look for that silver lining in all situations regardless how dismal things might appear to be. That is true in sports, the snail’s pace of improvement in the U.S. economy or our own personal lives. Certainly it applies to the Regional Transportation District and its struggles as well. While the board of directors seems to have its troubles, quarrels and disagreements, the organization is marching ahead making progress.
Hope rides on North Metro line
The latest good news should make city officials, developers, property owners and riders along the North Metro line pleased to learn that there is hope for construction of the commuter line from Union Station to 72nd Avenue. An unsolicited proposal led by Graham Contracting Limited was submitted in late February to RTD. This action now triggers RTD to evaluate the merits and feasibility of Graham’s proposal. If found to be viable, RTD will solicit proposals via its competitive procurement process. This is a jump start over RTD’s earlier timetable to release a request for proposals later this year.
Competitive positioning
The entire North Metro electric commuter rail line is 18.4 miles. The most expensive segment due to bridge work is from Union Station to 72nd. If a viable proposal can accomplish this portion of the North Metro line, it will position RTD to be in a competitive position in competing for Federal Transit Administration New Starts grant funding for the balance of the line over the next few years. The entire line will serve Denver, unincorporated Adams County, Commerce City, Northglenn and Thornton.
Must be a win-win
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questions on the program’s cost, which would include the initial funding plus maintenance. Certainly, it won’t be cheap. But we will applaud the legislators for bringing attention to and taking seriously the wildfire threat facing Colorado. The state needs more officials working toward solutions — not merely making speeches in the grim aftermath — when it comes to this issue. The burden is not on officials alone, however. We all play a role in wildfire prevention and safety. Make sure to take precautions like creating a “defensible space,” an area free from brush, around your home. If your city or county imposes open-burning restrictions in the months ahead, follow them. A year from now, we don’t want to look back at 2013 the way we do 2012.
It is especially exciting to see the private sector come forward and offer an unsolicited proposal. This same approach worked
on the I-225 commuter line in Aurora. Kiewit Infrastructure Co. submitted an unsolicited proposal that led to RTD soliciting proposals. Kiewit won the contract and the I-225 line will be open for business in 2016. Such private sector proposals have to be a win-win situation or RTD should not jump too quickly. The private sector has the ability to cut costs, reduce timelines and deliver a quality product. Hopefully, the initial segment of the North Metro line will be deemed to be viable under the above process and construction work can start yet this year.
What about NW Rail corridor?
That leaves the black sheep of the six new FasTracks commuter lines. I wish the Easter Bunny would have produced a private sector proposal for the Northwest Rail Corridor from south Westminster to Longmont. But alas, all he left were some colored eggs and jelly beans. We are thankful for the first segment of the NW Rail line that is under way from Union Station to 71st Avenue at approximately Irving Street. This was a part of the Eagle P-3 one billion dollar project with the East Corridor and the Gold Line. However, we wait for the decision on the remainder of the NW commuter rail line while RTD commissions an expensive and time-consuming study on all the options for this corridor. Bill Christopher is former city manager of Westminster and used to represent District J on the RTD board of directors.
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Literacy matters in a democratic society Don’t you just love rankings, checking out where we stack up against others? For example, Colorado consistently ranks as the most fit state in the nation. But did you know that Arvada ranks No. 6 among the most physically active cities in America? And last year, Jefferson County was recognized for best wellness programs in the workplace. One recent ranking places the Denver area in the top five in another important category: most literate cities. Up from 10th last year, Denver is now No. 5, based on number of bookstores, library resources, newspaper circulation, periodical publishing resources, Internet resources, and educational attainment. This particular set of factors measures people’s use of their literacy, considered essential to individual economic success, civic participation and the quality of life in a community. The survey, conducted by Central Connecticut State University, expands the definition of reading, too, by counting online book orders, e-book readers, and page
views on local newspaper websites. Those of us who live here — with our fantastic library resources and our strong educational institutions — can understand why we rank so high. Washington, D.C., Seattle and Minneapolis stayed at numbers 1, 2 and 3 respectively. However, literacy continues to be a challenge for our nation overall. Data from the 2007 National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL) shows that literacy proficiency declined from 1992 to 2003, the most recent study period. Broadly, NAAL defines literacy as the skills required to perform tasks that include “the ability
to use printed and written information to function in society, to achieve one’s goals, and to develop one’s knowledge and potential.” What’s troubling is that scores for adults at all levels of education declined during this period, some significantly. Adults with some high school were down nine points in “prose literacy” (locating and comparing information, for example) and high school graduates were down six points in prose. Alarmingly, college graduates were down 11 points in prose and 14 points in “document literacy” (reading a map or bus schedule), and adults with graduate studies or degrees were down 13 points in prose and 17 points in document literacy. Literacy in our country and our communities matters. Literacy fosters the growth of self-identity and encourages individual and self-analytical thinking. Literacy enhances the ability to read, infer and draw conclusions. And, importantly, literacy gives us a stake in our democracy, because citizens who can read and write and think can make more informed deci-
Should we or shouldn’t we? It’s a big decision and rightly it should be made by us, not our Colorado Legislature. I’m referring, of course, to the big debate over giving guilty prisoners a death sentence or give them a life sentence.’ I’ve wavered over this issue through the years and I’m still anguishing over this most important issue as it appears the matter is going to be decided by us, the citizens who decided to get involved when our cowardly Legislature decided to pass the buck to us. And you know something? I agree that it should be voted on by us. Rep. Rhonda Fields tried to get enough votes in the Legislature to get the job done but even some of her democrat colleagues balked so she submitted it another way – putting the decision right where it rightly belongs – a vote of the people. And because it looks like it will be on the November ballot we all need to do our homework, studying the pros and cons of the
for the welfare of our fellow man and women and especially our little ones. I’m trying to get my arms around it and be at peace with my decision. Right now I can’t make that decision.
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mighty issue. Here I am, 80, and to tell you the truth, I still haven’t been able to voice a solid yes or no on the matter. When I weigh the pros of abolishing the death penalty I can see the merits of getting rid of those who take other lives, but maybe that’s too good and too easy. Maybe they should sit every day thinking of the sorrow and anguish they have caused. For years I was in favor of a firm death penalty law. I guess I’d like to gather the victims’ families and let them tell us just what should be done. This is the kind of decision that makes us all believe we are responsible
And also on our plate is the immigration issue, but I’ll save that issue for another article.
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“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I can’t change and the wisdom to change the things I can change.” The Serenity Prayer 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.
sions. It will be interesting to see what happens to our nation’s literacy rates in the 10 years between 2003 and 2013, although we won’t have that data for a few more years. In any case, we seem to be faring well here at home at using our literacy. It’s up to us, though, to keep Colorado and our communities on an upward trend. We need to support our schools and libraries, and our area’s thriving literary community. We must read to our kids and read ourselves to sleep. We need to read, to think, to share. Because everyone benefits when citizens participate in our democratic society as informed decision makers. That’s why literacy matters. So, say it loud and say it proud: “We’re No. 5!” Andrea Doray is a writer who speaks around the country about the importance of adult literacy. She also champions free speech, freedom of the press, and funny stories. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray. com.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Right time for gun talks The March 21 editorial reported that some sheriffs believe it is untimely to consider gun control legislation in the wake of recent gun tragedies. Unfortunately, the politics surrounding gun regulation stifles rational debate during “normal” times. Even though many of us have supported more effective gun regulation for a long time, it seems to take a tragedy to focus public interest on the matter. Furthermore, government is often reactive. Recent consideration of cruise ship regulation was prompted by problems with cruise ships. A traffic signal is installed after too many accidents occur at an intersection. Wouldn’t it have been better to install the signal before the accidents happened? Regarding guns being a part of
the Western heritage — slavery is a part of the Southern heritage and racial discrimination is a part of the national heritage. Heritage is not always worthy of worship. David Wolf Lakewood
Off the mark Your “Our View” editorial, “A land with problems, a nation with laws” is off the mark. Our nation is a nation with most laws ignored because it has become a nation of men, not laws. For example, the following laws are and were ignored by the nation of laws — bankruptcy laws (General Motors and Chrysler), the Defense of Marriage Act, immigration laws, marijuana laws, etc. The laws enforced are only those selected by men to be enforced. We are a nation of men, not laws. George Risley Lakewood
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Parties split on state $20.5 billion budget All Senate Republicans oppose ‘long bill’ By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com The Colorado Senate on March 28 approved a $20.5 billion budget that Democratic lawmakers are touting as evidence of an economy that is moving in the right direction. But their Republican counterparts see the so-called “long bill” as an example of irresponsible overreach at a time of uneven economic growth. The budget, which begins its fiscal year in July, was passed on a party-line vote of
19-15, with one Democratic lawmaker absent. Highlights of the budget include more money for Report public schools and colleges, and construction projects. Also, state employees are set to receive their first pay increases in years. The state’s ability to do these things is the result of a stronger economy, aided by stock sales, a rise in employment last year, as well other positive economic factors, such as growth in retail sales and the housing market. However, economic forecasters caution that there are factors that could negatively
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impact the economy in the next year, such as the possible rise of interest rates and a shaky European economic environment. Sen. Pat Steadman of Denver, the chairman of the General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committee, said during a recent budget floor debate on the bill that instead of the “maneuvering and cash fund raids” that have been necessary in past years, there are “reasons to cheer” many things in this year’s bill. “I believe we are bringing to you not only a balanced budget, but a responsible budget,” Steadman said. But, unlike last year, Republicans are in unanimous opposition to the budget, so far. Sen. Kent Lambert of Colorado Springs, who also is a member of the Joint Budget
Committee, did not vote for this year’s bill. Lambert and other Republicans said the new budget’s spending would exceed growth, and that the state cannot afford that. “We cannot add more money to add a Band-Aid to the bleeding,” Lambert said. Sen. Mark Scheffel, R-Parker, said “this is the largest budget that the state’s ever had,” and that he would not support it. Steadman said he does not understand Republican opposition, considering that last year’s budget — which was based on a gloomier economic forecast — was “wildly, bipartisanly popular, and for some reason, this year, it’s not.” The bill still has to be voted on in the House, before heading to Gov. John Hickenlooper’s desk for his signature.
‘Dog Protection Act’ would guide police Panel gives its views Deaths of pets get on library services legislative attention By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews. com It’s been more than two months since Ziggy’s life was taken from Jeff Fisher, but the pain of losing his four-legged best friend has yet to subside for the Westminster man. “I miss him every day,” Fisher said in a recent interview. “I miss him being there in the morning and coming home to him. He was awesome. He was like a son.” Ziggy, an 8-year-old border collie mix, was shot to death by an Adams County sheriff’s deputy on Jan. 14, in an incident that resulted in two very different versions of events. But Ziggy’s death — as well as several other cases of officer-involved dog shootings around the state — could end up leading to a new law aimed at saving dogs’ lives when police are called out to residences. State Senate Bill 226, which has been dubbed the “Dog Protection Act,” would require local law enforcement agencies to put in place training, and to adopt policies and procedures officers would be required to adhere to whenever they encounter dogs. Republican Sen. David Balmer of Centennial, a sponsor of the bill, said in a recent interview that the idea would be for police to properly announce their presence whenever they are
Ziggy poses for an undated photo that was taken by his owner, Jeff Fisher. Ziggy was shot to death by an Adams County Sheriff ’s deputy on Jan. 15. The incident is one of many that has spurred a bill in the state legislature that is aimed at putting in place training and policies for police when they encounter dogs. Photo by Jeff Fisher responding to house calls, in order to give owners some time to put their dogs outside, or into another room. “We in this bill are creating a duty for law enforcement officers in non-violent situations to give the owner of a dog an opportunity to save their dog,” Balmer said. The bill states that there have been more than 30 officer-involved dog shootings around the state in the last five years alone. Balmer also said that in
cases where dogs are shot by police, the officer had been responding to a nonviolent situation. “Every time it gets covered by any news outlet, we find out about more dog shootings,” Balmer said. “It’s a bigger problem than any of us knew it was when we first started (working on the bill).” Under the bill, a volunteer task force would be organized to develop training guidelines for law enforcement agencies.
Balmer did acknowledge that there is a “giant exception” area of the bill that lays out several instances where police would not be required to adhere to the training. They include cases where police are responding to suspected drug houses, or if the house is included in a “dangerous dog” registry. Jennifer Reba Edwards of the Wheat Ridge-based Animal Law Center said those exceptions are reasonable, but that the ultimate goal of the legislation is to create an environment where police are better trained to deal with animals who are near and dear to the lives of many people in any community. “Most people don’t see their dog as some piece of property,” she said. “Most people see them as their short, hairy family members.” For Fisher, that was the case with Ziggy. His dog’s death was made even more tragic after it turned out that deputies were responding to the wrong address that night. Adams County District Attorney Dave Young has decided not to file charges against the deputy, citing “significant discrepancies” between Fisher’s and the deputies’ versions of events from that evening. Still, Fisher hopes that something good can come from this tragedy. “It was unreal what happened,” Fisher said. “But I hope this bill can prevent just one person’s dog from being killed.”
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areimers@ourcoloradonews.com With the help of a group of teenagers, the College Hill Library and Irving Street Library Teen Underground sections are a place for teens to relax while diving into the latest supernatural thriller. The Teen Advisory Panel helped designed the section and also gives its input on what books, CDs, DVDs and magazine the library should have in stock, while creating the fun programs and contests other teens enjoy. “If we didn’t have teen input into the contests and programs we are planning, they would be a flop,” said Hollie Brosseau, teen services librarian. “Teens know best what they want to do, and in order to have what teens want at the library, we need teens to tell us.” Seven teens make up the panel. Their reasons for joining are all different, but they have a common goal: Make the library a fun place for teens. The members spend a lot of time at the library, so the importance of a specific place they can escape into another world, is essential. “I’ve spent three or four hours reading at the library and it was really fun,” panel member Lianna Caulk said. “There are books out there for everyone, you just have to find the right book.” But to keep other teens interested in the library and reading, fun programs
and contests are important. Brosseau said the panel comes up with the ideas for the programs and contests and then other teens vote on what they like most on the Teen Underground blog, http://wplteenunderground. blogspot.com. This year the teens will have three major programs: a live clue game, a steam punk party and a beneath the surface craft extravaganza. The panel, along with 75 other teens, also help out with the summer reading program, which earns them needed volunteer hours for school. “The teens basically run the summer reading program for the teens and the little kids,” said Lisa Hughes, teen services librarian. “They do a great job and are so well organized.” A new responsibility for the panel members is monthly postings to the Teen Underground blog. Whether it’s a book review or a music CD review, the members are required to post something every month. Brosseau said each panel member also has a personal column he or she must contribute to each month. “We used to send out a newsletter, but now we’ve changed to the blog because that is how teens communicate,” Brosseau said. The Teen Advisory Panel is always taking new members. Anyone 12-17 interested in joining the panel can call Brosseau or Hughes at 303658-2622.
BUSINESS BRIEF Businesses honored for 25 years of service
For the past several years, the city of Westminster has celebrated and recognized local businesses for their role as essential components to the continued strength, well-being, and high quality of life of Westminster. This year, there will be three quarterly events held to recognize nearly 60 businesses ranging from 25 years of being in business up to 60 years of being in business. During the March 25 city council meeting, the 25year award recipients were announced and honored. Below are the recognized businesses: Accident & Diagnostic Clinic Interior Design Concepts, Ad Pro
Marketing Mc Donalds No. 10525, All Pest Control/ Exterminating Northview Dental Office, Aronson Law Office Onofrey & Hirschfeld PC, Arrowhead Animal Hospital PC Radiant Lighting Services Inc., Bee Happy Licensed Daycare S&L Floorcovering Inc., Blaire Dry Wall Repair Sheri’s Hallmark, Brewgenes Consulting Co. Smart Reservoir & Irrigation, Church Ranch Spa Brokers II Inc., Clear Creek Care Center Sprinkler Doctor, Coet & Coet PC Straight-Cut Wire, Colorado Tan Wadsworth Parkway Apartments, Derie R Trujillo DDS Westminster Historical Society, Dr. David Trumbo Optometrist Westminster Newsland, Great Western Park.
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he housing market has not yet rebounded to pre-recession prices, when buyers seemed to be stepping over one another to bid up the price of homes. Today’s sellers may be lucky to get asking price, with the reality being a certain percentage below. However, that doesn’t mean sellers should accept bottom-of-the-barrel of-
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good offer can hedge their bets in the right direction by employing a few strategies. * What you see is what you get: It’s difficult to change first impressions. If a potential buyer pulls up to a home that doesn’t give them “warm and fuzzy” feelings immediately, it may be hard to eventually sway opinion of the home -- even if it’s pristine on the inside. Individu-
als do judge a book by its cover, which means that effort should be put into making a home’s exterior as appealing as possible. Landscaping should be neat and lush. There shouldn’t be any obstacles leading to the front of the home. Items that look in disrepair should be mended. Curb appeal does matter. * Use a real estate agent: Many people forgo this step, thinking they can sell their home just as well without an agent and not have to pay commission in the process. A real estate agent is schooled in the process of negotiating the price of an offered home. In fact, the more a home’s selling price, the higher the agent’s profit. That’s incentive right there. Furthermore, agents know the average prices of similar homes and can help a seller price and market a property correctly. That may add up to a faster sale (and a better offer). * Price it competitively: Some sellers think the higher they price their home the more money they’ll get for it. The fact is, the longer an overpriced home sits on the market, the less appealing it will appear to buyers. Individuals looking for a home may repeatedly see the listing and wonder what’s wrong with the home. Even if it’s the best home in the neighborhood, it may be seen
as a red flag that’s best avoided. * Give people what they want: Buyers often prefer updated kitchens and bathrooms. Most buyers out there are not looking for “handyman specials.” They want a relatively turn-key property. A kitchen or bathroom that is an eyesore can repel potential buyers. Home shoppers may be more inclined to go closer to asking price if some of the bigger-ticket items are already completed. * Don’t be an open book: If a buyer knows that time is of the essence or the home is “priced to sell,” he or she may sense that desperation, almost guaranteeing a low-ball offer. Sellers shouldn’t let on too much about their reasons for selling or make it seem like they’ll be in dire straights if the home doesn’t sell quickly. Selling a home under duress is not likely to cause prospective buyers to pony up. * Don’t be afraid to counter-offer: A buyer who is excited to get an offer on a home in a slow market, but feels the offer is below value, should definitely counter-offer. While the buyer may not accept the counter, he or she may make another offer that is more to the seller’s liking. ■ Metro Creative Services
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Garage Sale/ Downsizing Sunday April 14 2-5 Furniture, Trundle bed, mirrors, 4 piece blond Rexel set, will sell seperately, chairs, etc 1574 Wandering Way, Castle Rock 80109
GARAGE & ESTATE SALES
Estate Sales
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Garage Sales "Luxury" Garage Sale Saturday April 20th 8am-2pm 6925 Carr Street, Arvada Hosted by non-profit Live Cheap. Not your typical garage sale!! Silent Auction on high-$$ items. Supports children in Cambodia.
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Furniture 6 oak book cases 36x84 $95ea. / obo Infrared Sauna $1099/obo 2 china cabinets w/china make offer Marty (303)995-2995 Castle Rock Furniture Sale Cherry wood entry table, coffee & end tables, couch/matching chairs. Solid oak double bed set, kitchen ware, solid oak computer desk and table and misc. everything like new. 303-386-3162 aspengail@comcast.net
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Climax Molybdenum Co. – a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, and the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and molybdenum-based chemicals – has two operating molybdenum mines in Colorado.
Our Climax and Henderson operations are now hiring! Our Climax operation, located 10 miles north of Leadville, consists of an open-pit molybdenum mine and mill. The Climax mine is one of the largest, highest-grade and lowest-cost molybdenum mines in the world. Climax Mine opportunities: • Mill Diagnostic Electrician – Job #1204301 • Senior RCM Technician – Job #1203606 • Diesel Diagnostic Mechanic – Job #1205082 • HR Generalist II – Job #1300482 Our Henderson operation consists of an underground molybdenum mine, located 38 miles east of Silverthorne, and mill, located 20 miles north of Silverthorne. These two sites are connected by the longest conveyor of its kind in the world – a 15-mile elevated belt that passes underneath the Continental Divide, through an old train tunnel and above ground to the mill. Henderson opportunities: • Mill Industrial Electrician (Henderson Mill) – Job #1300296 • Senior Surveyor (Mining/Underground) (Henderson Mine) – Job #1300245 • Chief Electrical Engineer (Henderson Mine) – Job #1300591
Explore all the advantages of a future with Climax Molybdenum Co. To apply online, visit: www.moly.jobs.
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CLEAR CREEK COUNTY JOB: Mechanic – Journey
GENERAL OFFICEFULL TIME:
Member/Decorator position available. Decorating experienced individual to carryout daily activities, providing customer service and achieving sales targets by working with efficient and motivated team. Must be dependable, professional, and available on Saturdays. Email resume to swhitefoot@q.com or call 303-683-0002 or 720-785-3894 to apply.
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Savio House needs foster parents to provide temporary care for troubled teens ages 12-18. Training, 24 hour support and $1900/month provided. Must complete precertification training and pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check. Call Michelle 303-225-4073 or visit saviohouse.org.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Life Care Center of Evergreen Multiple full-time positions available. Must be a Colorado-certified nursing assistant. Long-term care experience preferred. We offer great pay and benefits in a team-oriented environment.
Housekeeping
in Castle Pines Golf Club Be a part of our elite team at the exclusive Castle Pines Golf Club. Full time/Part time and Weekend positions available in Housekeeping and Laundry. Call 303-814-6252 for an interview appointment. Fax resume to 303-6608453
Housekeeping
Needed. Regional Western States 3 to 4 nights out – 65K annual avg. + Ben 4K sign on bonus – Apply: www.mbmcareers.com
Eileen’s Colossal CookiesHighlands Ranch has a Team
Co lorado Statewid e Classif ied Advertising Networ k
Claims adjusting firm in Golden/Genesee area. Must be reliable, professional w/strong general office background, Word/Excel. Must have solid work record/references. Resume & cover letter to: officemanager812@gmail.com
Must have 3 yrs experience in servicing, maintaining and repairing mechanized and automotive equipment such as: diesel and gas engines, and hydraulics. Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, and ASE certifications are desirable. Must have a valid Colorado CDL, class B with tanker endorsements, and furnish his/her own hand tools. Perform on call duties as required. Fulltime; wage is $18.88 to $20.89 an hr plus Benefits See full job description, physical requirements and application at: www.co.clear-creek.co.us under "I Want To…", "Find Job Opportunities", Please send application to: Human Resources, P.O. Box 2000, Georgetown, CO 80444; email hr@co.clear-creek.co.us; or fax to 303-679-2417. Taking applications until April 12, 2013. Clear Creek County is an ADAAA/EEO employer.
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Janitorial Contractor
accepting applications for significant number of openings to include: Project Manager, Supervision, Floor Techs, General Cleaners. For consideration please call: 1-888-626-6856 or email information/resume to: trider@sgmcorp.com
LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com
Outside Sales
BF Sales Engineering, Inc. is looking for an Outside Sales Person with experience in Pumps and Process Equipment. Employer located in Golden. Please email resume to: jhasse@bfsales.com Please, no phone calls.
ServiceMaster Clean has several part-time janitorial openings throughout Denver. Immediate evening positions available in Centennial and Highlands Ranch. Please call 303-761-0122 to schedule an interview.
Western Summit
Constructors, Inc. is seeking Formwork Carpenters & Laborers, Concrete Finishers, Pipefitters, and Millwrights (process equipment installations) for large wastewater project located in Denver area. Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8-5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer.
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COSCAN AUCTIONS
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Auction 800+/- Acres 6 Tracts C.R.P., Irrigated, Hunting Lodge April 23, 9:30AM Location: Stratton COmmunity Center United Country - Rocking X Land Company EchoHuntClubAuction.com 719-346-5420
Colorado State Forest Ser vice Nursery Tree/shrub seedlings for conser vation and reforestation are still available. Visit csfs.colostate.edu/pages/buyingtrees.html or call 970-491-8429 for ordering information.
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25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to drive for Swift Transpor tation at US Truck. Earn $750 per week! CDL & Job Ready in 3 weeks! 1-800-809-2141 HELP WANTED / DRIVERS Drivers O W N E R O P E R A T O R S Class A CDL & 1 yr experience. Home daily or every other day. Dedicated, recession-proof freight (grocery). Lease purchase program, 100% fuel surcharge to driver and more! Call Michael 866-478-9972. DriveForGreatwide.com Driver - Qualify for any por tion of $.03/mile quar terly bonus: $.01 Safety, $.01 Production, $.01 MPG. Two raises in first year. 3 months recent experience. 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com LOTS & ACREAGE
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Misc. Notices Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
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Talent shines at art exhibit Jefferson Foundation shows off high school artists
But weight: There’s less
By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews. com Early education can make all the difference in a young artist’s life, and for the past 42 years, the Jefferson Foundation has celebrated the work of high school artists. The work of an influential teacher is also part of the celebration, and for the first time, this year a Jeffco alumnus will also have her work on display. The Jefferson Foundation High School Art Exhibition has been hosted by the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for the past 36 years, and this year’s show will kick off on April 12 and run through May 12. The work of teacher Scot Odendahl and alumnus Heidi Jung goes on display April 5 through May 5. “This is definitely the best high school show in the area,” said Arvada Center exhibition manager and curator Collin Parson. “It started out being shown at the old Lakeside Mall, but has been exhibited here at the Center since its inception.” There will be more than 400 students works from 23 Jeffco high schools. Parson said that Jeffco students are able to submit a certain number of pieces in a variety of categories — from painting to jewelry and sculpture to crafts and fibers — and teachers get jurors to come through and select the best works. “This is one of the few shows that our staff here doesn’t do any of the hanging or organization,” Parson said. “There is a committee of teachers who comes and does all the hanging, our staff just helps make sure everything is clean and presented right.” Odendahl teaches at Warren Tech High School, and has done some graphic design work for the Arvada Center prior to getting this exhibit. He works with prints and uses screen printing techniques to draw attention to the elements that he sees as the most important in his works.
If you’ve ever wanted to travel on a weight-loss journey in front of millions of folks on TV, your chance is coming up. Eyeworks USA, the producers of the hit series “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition,” is beginning a nationwide tour to 13 cities — including Denver — in search of participants for season four of the weekly show. Candidates are invited to either attend an open call in one of the cities or send in a home tape. “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” features transformational specialist Chris Powell, author of the New York Times bestseller “Choose to Lose.” Powell documents the amazing makeover of 15 courageous “super obese” people who have 365 days to safely lose up to half their body weight. Powell provides a fresh perspective to individuals whose lives have become unmanageable because of their weight. He guides each of the participants through a transformation process by moving into each person’s home. The Denver open casting call takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13 at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill, 8260 Northfield Blvd., #1370, Denver. Information on how to apply can be found on the official casting website at www.extrememakeovercasting.com. Casting call attendees should bring a nonreturnable photo.
Wild about Harry
2012 Jefferson Foundation High School Exhibition Best of Show, Sabrina Nesladek. Photos courtesy of Arvada Center Jung, a graduate of Jefferson County Open School, first had her work display at the center during the 1989 high school exhibition, and is now returning for her largest exhibit yet. “It’s really been a feeling of coming full circle, since I’ll be doing some jurying and doing some collaborative works with my art teacher from school, Su-
sie Bogard,” Jung said. “The fact that I’m doing this exhibit back at the Arvada Center is great.” Jung has been working since December to create a whole new body of work for the show, focusing on her theme of monochromatic botanical paintings and drawings. “My brain is constantly in photography mode — I’m al-
ways thinking in pictures,” she said. “There’s a focus on botanical scenes because it’s kind of an endless subject, and I’m always looking at new kinds of plants.” Jung said art education growing up was crucial to her development as an artist, and she said that she took every single art class that was available while in school. “My favorite time of the day was always when the paints came out,” she said. “Art has been an enormous part of my education, and has really taught me some invaluable lessons.” For more information on the shows, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.
If you go WHAT: 42nd Annual Jefferson Foundation
Bamboo Detail III - Ink on Vellum by Heidi Jung in Black and White, A Jeffco Alumni Exhibition.
High School Art Exhibition • Scot Odendahl: On the Roadside — Jeffco Teacher Solo Exhibition • Heidi Jung: Black and White — Jeffco Alumni Exhibition WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. WHEN: Jefferson Foundation, April 12 through May 12 • Scot Odendahl and Heidi Jung exhibitions, April 5 through May 5 COST: Free INFORMATION: call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org
Britain’s Prince Harry will make an official visit to the United States — including Colorado Springs — in May, according to a story broadcast last week on CBS. The prince is scheduled to be in the U.S. from May 9 through May 15 on behalf of several charities and the British government, the report said. “The 28-year-old royal is also scheduled to attend the Warrior Games for wounded veterans in Colorado Springs and visit New York City for an event promoting community-based youth athletics,” CBS reported. The prince also plans to visit New York City and New Jersey towns that were severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Harry’s last visit to the U.S. in May 2012 didn’t end up as a positive PR campaign after naked photos surfaced showing him with a female companion that were reportedly taken inside a VIP suite in a Las Vegas hotel.
Southern comfort
Southern Hospitality, the eatery that opened with barely a whisper recently, is a delightful and casual entrant into the downtown Denver restaurant scene. A gal pal and I checked it out last week, and I can’t wait to bring back Mr. On the Town, a Southern-fried food freak. The restaurant, at 1433 17th St., arrived among a plethora of press because of its New York roots with original investor, entertainment superstar Justin Timberlake, who since has sold his interest. But the Denver location is backed by Ryan Tedder, lead singer of OneRepublic and a Colorado native. Celebrity buzz aside, we found some solid Southern comfort with the service and the fare. Some of what we sampled were crispy buffalo shrimp, crispy fried pickles, Southern fried chicken and roasted corn. No room for the much-lauded banana pudding or “grandma’s bourbon pecan pie.” Parker continues on Page 18
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YOUR WEEK: BUTTERFLIES & KITES
THURSDAY/APRIL 4 ATTRACTING BUTTERFLIES Are you iffy about insects but bursting about butterflies? Would you like to learn how to attract butterflies to your garden at home this spring and summer? Join Majestic View Nature Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, and go home with the know-how and some materials to get you started on your garden. The center is at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 10 and older. Sign up early; visit www.arvada.org/nature. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY/APRIL 4-5 MUSICAL AUDITIONS The Arvada Center will have auditions for the musical “Curtains” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 4-5 at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Chorus dance call is in Denver on April 8, and New York City auditions are April 15-17. Call the Arvada Center Box Office at 720-898-7200 to schedule an appointment time. Actors must be 18 years & older to audition. FRIDAY/APRIL 5 BLOOD DRIVE Annual blood drives at Avaya Communications
have saved and enhanced the lives of more than 80,070 people since 1973. Bonfils Blood Center will celebrate this accomplishment Friday, April 5, by honoring those who’ve participated at the company’s First Friday Gathering. Nearly 115 selfless donors take the time to give blood at the six drives at Avaya each year. The award presentation takes place between 2:30 and 3 p.m. at the company’s First Friday Gathering. Avaya Communications is at 1300 W. 120th Ave., Westminster.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/APRIL 5-6 OLIVER TWIST Colorado ACTS presents a community production of “Oliver Twist” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. For those who loved the classic Charles Dickens story, enjoy again all of the fascinating characters from this exciting story. Call 303-4566772 for tickets and information. MOPS SALE The 14th annual clothing and toy consignment
sale to benefit the Bear Valley MOPS group is planned from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 5, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 6, at Bear Valley Church, 10001 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood. Visit www.bearvalleymops.com.
FRIDAY/APRIL 5, APRIL 6, APRIL 11, APRIL 13 KITE MAKING Assemble, decorate and take home your own sled kite at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Multiple times are available for this class: 4-5 p.m. Friday, April 5; 8:30-9:30 a.m., 10-11 a.m., 11:30-12:30 p.m., 1-2 p.m., 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6; and 4-5 p.m. Thursday, April 11. Make sure to come out and fly your new kite at the free Arvada Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Robby Ferrufino Park. Watch the pros fly their kites at this Arvada Festivals Commission event. All materials are included in the fee. Call 720-898-7405 to register; classes fill up fast. Class open to ages 4-10 years. FRIDAY/APRIL 5-20 THEATER SHOW The Player’s Guild at the Festival Playhouse
presents “On Golden Pond” from April 5-20 at The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Call 303-422-4090 or visit www.festivalplayhouse.com for tickets. Appropriate for all ages.
SATURDAY/APRIL 6 FOOTBALL CAMP The Standley Lake Football Club offers a
free football camp for players in first to seventh grades from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6, at Standley Lake High School, football field, 9300 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. The camp will introduce children to tackle football for the upcoming 2013 season. The club also offers flag football for kindergarten and first grade players. Please bring cleats/running shoes and water. Call Tom at 303-325-5389 with questions.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association of Northglenn is having a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Applebee’s at I-25 and 104th Avenue. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and juice, and proceeds will support the city’s Citizen’s Police Academy and the Northglenn Police Department. Contact Officer Jim Gardner at 303-450-8801 or jgardner@northglenn.
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GAME DESIGN The game design workshop at Anythink Wright Farms was rescheduled to Saturday, April 6. Middle and high school students are invited to the comprehensive video game design workshop from 1-4 p.m., at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. The workshop is free, but registration is required; call 303-405-3200 or visit anythinklibraries.org. Visit http://stemchallenge.org/. KIDS STUFF sale Darling Doubles, North Denver’s multiple moms group, is having its kids’ stuff sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6, at the Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. Everything is half price from 11 a.m. to noon. Items to be sold include furniture, play yards, strollers, clothes, toys and more. Visit www.darlingdoubles.org or email julia@darlingdoubles.org for information. CPR CLASS A CPR class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6, will give you the knowledge and confidence to step forward if needed in an emergency. Certification is issued at the end of the class and fulfills all state, OSHA and Social Services requirements. For people ages 16 and up. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. Class is at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. REPUBLICAN WOMEN The Adams County Republican Women/Trumpeteers will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Outback Steakhouse, 497 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. The special guest speaker will be Rep. Lori Saine, House District 63. Her presentation will be an “Update on Legislation.” Reservations are required and must be paid. Contact Nancy through the Trumpeteers’ website, www.adamscountyrepublicanwomen.org. The Trumpeteers have decided to support the Food Bank at Westminster United Methodist Church as an ongoing community service project. SUNDAY/APRIL 7 TO MAY 5; MAY 19 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Professional photographer Rod Pilcher will lead this basic photography course (for ages 10 and up) with a twist from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 7, to Sunday, May 5, at and around Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St.,
Arvada. Learn camera parts, how your camera works, proper exposure, color, composition and lighting. A film or digital camera is required; S.L.R. (Single Lens Relex) is preferred. Registration is required by March 27; visit www.arvada.org/nature. This class also fulfills the requirements for Boy Scout Photography Merit Badge. An optional trip to The Denver Zoon on May 19 is not included in class fee.
MONDAY/APRIL 8 NANO NIGHT Is it possible to invent an invisibility cloak? What would liquid body armor look like? Join us for a mad science night from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, at Huron Street, 9417 Huron St., Thornton. We delve into these questions and more as we get our hands dirty with a spread of amazing nano-technology science experiments. These experiments are made possibly by NISE Nano Network kits. All ages welcome. Call 303-452-7534 or visit anythinklibraries.org. TUESDAY/APRIL 9 FINANCIAL WORKSHOP Learn about employer retirement plan options and managing your prosperity for women at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. This free class will cover two diverse financial topics. First, find out options about what to do with your employer retirement plan – roll it, take it, leave it or move it? Then, women can learn about a five-step system that will help them manage their money, design their life and create their future and own “Prosperity Picture.” Register in advance for this workshop by contacting Jeanette Sánchez at jsanchez@ northglenn.org or 303-450-8935. WEDNESDAY/APRIL 10 LADIES LUNCHEON Denver North Suburban Christian Women’s Connection plans its Spring Bling luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at The Chateaux at Fox Meadows, 13600 Xavier Lane. The luncheon will feature a fashion show from CJ and Christopher Banks. Wear your own “bling” to make the luncheon really special. Lisa Cuss will entertain you with her singing, and Cheryl Hoffman will share Your week continues on Page 20
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Southern Hospitality is known for its extensive whiskey and bourbon selection, but since I don’t drink brown, I was perfectly happy with a vodka and soda. Great place to drop into or go on the website for a reservation: www.shdenver. com. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.
Game day Grill grub
Vesta Dipping Grill wants to “take you out to the ballgame” (so to speak) beginning April 5 when baseball fans will have another alternative for food on the way to Coors Field. Vesta’s Pre-Game PopUps will feature Korean BBQ Rib Sandwiches ($6) and Fresh Fruit Cups ($4) sweetened with agave syrup and chili lime. Other specials may “pop-up” throughout the season as well. The concept is the brainchild of Chef Brandon Foster, who says he wanted to “provide an alternative to traditional ballgame food on the way to Coors Field.” Both the sandwiches and fruit cups will be avail-
able out front of Vesta, 1822 Blake St., 90 minutes before every Rockies day game, and select evening games through the 2013 season. Check out the restaurant’s Facebook page, www. facebook.com/vestagrill, for additional games and specials.
Hank Williams reborn
Check out the Lone Tree Arts Center’s production of “Hank Williams: Lost Highway” opening on April 4 and running through April 14. “Lost Highway” is the story of the legendary country singer and songwriter, who died at the age of 29. “Lost Highway” was conceived and workshopped originally in 1986 by the Denver Center Theatre Company. It opened on off-Broadway in 2002 to rave reviews. Local favorites, Kathleen Brady and Randy Moore, are among the many talented cast members. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased at www.lonetreeartscenter. org/hank or at 720-5091000. The Lone Tree Arts Center is located at 10075 Commons St., just off of
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An enhanced SMART911 technology has been installed for use by the Wheat Ridge police department, and the city is asking its residents to sign up for the free service at www. smart911.com. By signing up, residents will provide vital information that could help first responders, including the police, firefighters and other emergency personnel, act fast to save lives. Residents are encouraged to create a profile before an emergency happens. “We are really excited about this new service for the community and strongly encourage residents to take advantage of it. Taking a few minutes of your time to sign up could be invaluable in an emergency situation,” said Police Chief Dan Brennan. The free voluntary service is funded by the Jefferson County Emergency Communications Authority, and allows citizens residing in Jefferson and Broomfield counties to create a profile of personal, medical and household information. The data can include medical conditions, medications, disabilities, children’s photos, floor plans and other pertinent information about family members and even pets. To register your free and protected profile, visit www.smart911.com or for more information, contact Communications Manager Larry Stodden at 303-2352937.
Readers Choice party
Colorado Meetings + Events magazine threw a fab party last week to hand out the awards for the 2013
Best Of Colorado Readers Choice award winners, selected by the magazine’s readers via online voting. The top picks include attractions, planning companies, photographers, caterers, venues and more. As the magazine said, “We’re confident that the winners represent businesses and organizations that are defining the excellence our state is so well-known for, and we thank you for joining us to honor this elite group.” The event (which was quite fun, and attracted a host of well-dressed young folks) took place Monday at the Denver Art Museum, catered by the awesome staff at Kevin Taylor Restaurant. Here’s the description of the awards criteria from the Colorado Meetings + Events website: “Every single winner in the annual Readers’ Choice Best Of Award campaign is hand-picked by the meeting planners, event planners and suppliers who read Colorado Meetings + Events magazine. “The Best Of awards are designed to honor the cream of the crop in the regional meetings and events industry. We achieve this by giving the power to determine the winners solely to the readers — every vote in each category is influential and important to determine the final winner. “The awards are a celebration of the hard work and above-and-beyond service of suppliers who help planners be at the top of their game. Once the votes are tallied, the top nominees are notified, and the winners are kept secret until the Best Of party, then announced in a special issue of the magazine.” Check out this year’s winners online at www. co.meetingsmags.com/ar-
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More honors
The Business Journals (the company that owns the Denver Business Journal) rated 102 metro areas with a population of 500,000 or more in the U.S., and Denver ranks ninth of the nation’s best places for young adults. The Business Journals’ G. Scott Thomas gave the rankings in his “On Numbers” blog, ranking Austin, Texas at the top. See more at http://denv. co/16WnBVN.
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Hey, golfers: DineOut Colorado’s Restaurant Hound is producing a restaurant guide for golfers who bring their greens-fee receipts to local restaurants for exclusive Facebook specials. To learn more, “like” DineOut Colorado’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dineoutcolorado. As a golfer, this sounds like a great idea!
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SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is the new musical that brings all the naughty fun of the best-selling book “Fifty Shades of Grey” to life with sexy and fun musical comedy performances from a hunky leading man plus lots of surprises. The Paramount Theatre shows are at 7:30 p.m. April 4, and at 8 p.m. April 5 and 6. Plus, a performance was added at 3 p.m. April 6. Tickets are $45 and on sale by calling 303-534-6773. For more information about the show, visit www. spankshow.com.
Goodwill hunting
Goodwill Industries of Denver will open its newest retail store at 3100 S. Sheridan Blvd., in Denver’s Bear Valley Neighborhood, at 8 a.m. May 25.
The 24,000-square-foot building will contain a retail store, donation drop-off area and Goodwill’s newest Career Connection Center. In addition to the 35 new jobs Goodwill plans to create to staff the store, the Career Connection Center will serve as a free career resource for anyone seeking job skills or career support. The center will host classes on how to write a resume, dressing for an interview and other tools needed to gain employment. People will have free access to computers to search for jobs, research companies, work on resumes and answer professional emails. On the May 25 opening, Goodwill will host a celebration for the community, which will include a 50 percent off sale on nearly everything in the store. Regular store hours will be 9 am. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. More information at www.goodwilldenver.org.
Maybe not so good
Eavesdropping on two girls at the bar at Hacienda Colorado after their workout class when one put on her hood and jokingly said: “Do I look sexy?” “Oh yeah, like the Unabomber in pink.”
Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado. com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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“I think it serves two purposes and the first is for people to see the signs and to be reminded that there are people who are dying because of drunk driving,” Clouse said. “A lot of times victims’ families also want to make sure that their loved one is not forgotten and didn’t die in vain, so there is that hope that maybe someone gets the message not to drink because of their loved one’s death.” According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) website, roadside memorial sign programs in the state date back to Nov. 1, 1994, when the state Legislature passed a bill to commemorate victims of driving under the influence (DUI)-related crashes. The signage program law was extended about a decade later on May 20, 2004, to also commemorate other impaired driving crash victims, including those killed in non-alcohol or drug-related accidents. The largest program, Clouse said, is currently run by CDOT, which allows roadside memorial signs to be erected on most state highways. In most cases, Clouse said she usually helps victims’ families fill out and submit a memorial sign application that must meet several requirements, including a conviction of the driver who caused the fatal DUI crash, a toxicology report analysis, written permission from the crash victims’ family members. Most cities that have roadside memorial sign programs usually charge victims’ families about $100 to create, install and maintain the sign, but Clouse said MADD will usually subsidize some of the costs, if not all of it. After CDOT staff has approved an application, a sign will then be erected as close as ge 20 possible to the crash site but will be removed after six years and returned to the family. The problem, however, is that many of these requirements vary depending on the city or county administering the program. City of Arvada spokeswoman Wendy oot Forbes said the city’s program is similar to the re- one offered by CDOT but also pointed out a p-off few key differences. The accident, she said, must have ocwest nter. curred within the city’s right-of-way and the sign must be for a person who was not inns re,
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Those who have met Jenna Breen — even ols if it was just for a short time — will tell you about her warm personality and bright free smile that could liven up any room. “She always had a smile on her face,” Breen’s mother’s fiancé, Jake Deherrera, h said. It seemed only fitting then, her friends esand family say, that the day she was memorialized at the intersection of 118th Place and Sheridan Boulevard was as equally a mu- warm and bright as the impression she left a 50 behind. Breen, 21, was fatally struck by a drunk rly driver who ran through a red light at that will same intersection just over one year ago. She day was killed less than two blocks away from rom the Fox and Hound Bar and Grill, where she n- worked as a server for several years. Nearly two dozen of her closest friends n at g. and family members gathered on St. Patrick’s Day to honor the Arvada resident, who would have turned 23 the following day, and wo commemorate the installation of a roadside nda memorial sign inscribed with Jenna’s name rk- on it. “We wanted to come here to the memoon aid: rial and remember her as we all will forever
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volved in any other criminal activities when the accident happened. Forbes also said the sign is only allowed to be posted for a maximum of two years before it is returned to a victim’s family. “We’ve definitely had some requests over the years that have been very powerful from family members,” Forbes said. “Unfortunately, sometimes in incidents like as these where tragedies are so unexpected, we have been told that it (the signs) brings comfort to residents as they drive by or frequent an area and see the sign up. We feel that this is just a small way that we can assist some of our citizens and residents during a time of tragedy and we’re willing to step up and do that for them.” While some communities have embraced the idea of taking up a roadside memorial program, other municipalities either have not considered the issue or voted against having a program in place on the heels of public opposition. Dan Hartman, the city of Golden Public Work Director, said a proposal to create a sign program has not been introduced by either residents or City Council members and pointed out that only one known drunk driving fatality has taken place on the city’s rightof-way during his more than 20-year tenure. The city of Lakewood, on the other hand, has a different position on the issue. City spokeswoman Stacie Oulton said the city had a policy to allow these signs from 2002 to 2005 that was tailored to complement CDOT’s sign program. That policy was later discontinued in 2005 and roadside memorial signs were no longer allowed in the city — the last sign to be taken down as a part of that program was removed in 2011. At issue, Oulton said, was the danger of creating a distraction for drivers who would take their attention away from the road to read the sign. She said the signs also “created strong and varied emotions” among some community members who were particularly concerned about placing the signs along residential streets. “The city had more than one situation in which a memorial sign created emotional distress for residents who would have to look at a memorial sign every day in front of or near their homes,” Oulton said in an email.
in our hearts,” Breen’s mother, Gail Parrish, said to the small group who each held a green balloon with the phrase, “Happy Birthday” written in small, white letters. “This is really hard seeing your daughter’s name on a sign.” For those who knew Breen, the installation of the sign about a month ago by the city of Westminster signaled the end of another chapter in their quest for justice — one that began shortly after 25-year-old Federal Heights resident Viet Quoc Nguyen pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide in Breen’s death. The city of Westminster, as a part of its roadside memorial sign program, mandates that a conviction be successfully completed before a sign application is processed and approved. “They’re really important because they give a daily reminder to people that drunk driving is still killing people and that it is a big problem in our society,” Jennifer Clouse, a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Colorado victim services specialist, said at the memorial gathering. “It gives a name to the victims so that they are so much more than statistics and it gives family, friends, co-workers and neighbors a place and way to honor, recognize and remember the victims. I never met Jenna but I will never forget her either.”
Finance: If bill passes, it will go to voters to approve the price tag
ents, par- Finance continued from Page 1 out also being loaded with bureaucracy and lacking ra- accountability. “This falls short of a true reform effort,” be said Sen. Mark Scheffel, R-Parker. And Republicans especially are opposed nd to the cost of the bill, arguing that legislation hits taxpayers’ wallets in a big way. “If this is being being portrayed as an d at education reform bill, it is April Fool’s Day,” m or said Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch.
“This is a $1 billion tax increase on the people of Colorado.” If the bill passes the General Assembly, it will be up to voters to decide whether they wish to foot the $1 billion price tag that will come in the form of an income tax hike. Only Colorado voters, and not lawmakers, are allowed to raise taxes, under the state’s Constitution. All 20 Senate Democrats voted for the bill, while all 15 Republicans voted no. The bill now heads to the House.
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• A sign must be requested by the victim’s immediate family or a sponsor who has the family’s consent • The crash must have occurred within one year of the application date • The accident must have occurred on a city-maintained roadway • There must be no written opposition to the installation of a memorial sign from any immediate family member
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$50 • Memorial signs must be requested by immediate family members of deceased victims or close friends when no immediate family members are available
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• A maximum of three names can be placed on the same sign • Text for the sign comes in five different options: Please Drive Safely; Don’t Drive and Drive; Please Ride Safely; Please Buckle Up; In Memory Of Memorial
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• The victim or victims of the crash must not have been involved in any illegal activity at the time of the crash • The family or close friend of the victim(s) will provide the memorial sign to the city and it will be installed at no cost to the applicant • The sign design must follow the layout and colors determined by city staff and cannot include any logos • The crash must have occurred within one year of the application date
There are, however, some exceptions to that rule. The Lakewood City Council approved a special request in 2007 to allow a roadside memorial for former Bear Creek High School student Samara Stricklen on West Alameda Parkway after she was killed in a head-on DUI collision. “The exemption was given because the unique circumstances of this case provided an opportunity for the sign to serve as an educational tool to remind students from the
nearby Green Mountain High School about the tragic results of underage drinking,” Oulton said. Clouse said she hopes some municipalities will eventually implement or reconsider creating a sign program. “Every jurisdiction is different,” Clouse said. “They just have this idea that their streets will get all cluttered with the names of people who died and I think that would be a really great thing. I’ll let you know when they start listening to me.”
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life. Lunch will be catered by The Black Eyed Pea. For information on cost and reservations call Andrea at 303-485-5888 or email dennorthsuburban@aol.com. Include the name(s) of your guest(s) and the names and ages of children that you will need to have cared for in our complimentary nursery.
CRYSLAS CONCERT Stephen Pranger will demonstrate The Cryslas Way, a concert featuring 15 Crystal Singing Bowls and Corinthian Bells, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Living Water Spiritual Community, 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Bring a yoga mat, pillows and blankets for an ultimate, peaceful experience. Call 720-935-4000 for information and to buy tickets. GARDENING SERIES Whether you have a green thumb, join
TRAVEL FILM Watch a film on the Great Rocky Mountain Adventure Part 2 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. This travel film takes the backroads of the Canadian Rockies from Montana to Alberta, exploring the familiar and not so familiar natural wonders along the way. Call 303-450-8800 for information.
us for one or all of the gardening workshops at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Each workshop is from 3-5 p.m., Wednesdays. Topics include Organic Gardening, April 10; Herb Gardening, April 17; and Container Gardening, April 24. Register in advance with payment; call 303-425-9583.
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NIGHTS OUT Women’s and men’s nights out for adults with developmental disabilities are planned from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 11. The women will be paining their own ceramics, and the men will take a tour of CarMax, and possibly get a chance to ride in a fancy car. Meet at FRIENDS Place, 555 Alter St., Suite
Street, is offering a percentage of all net sales from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, to the Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association of Northglenn. These funds will be used to support the city’s Citizen’s Police Academy and the Northglenn Police Department.
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19E, Broomfield. Register by Monday, April 8. Contact Molly Coufal, Friends of Broomfield evening/social program director, at info@friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-404-0123 for information on costs and to register.
THURSDAY/APRIL 11, APRIL 23 TAX WORKSHOPS The Colorado Department of Revenue offers free tax workshops on sales and use tax laws in Colorado. The workshops include information on many common sales and use tax topics, including but not limited to the liabilities businesses face when they are not in compliance with Colorado laws. Sales/Use Tax Part I is from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, April 11, and Park II is from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in Westminster. Registration is required. Visit www.TaxSeminars.state.co.us. Sales/Use Tax Part II is from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23. Continuing Professional Education credits and training materials are available.
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BABYSITTING CLASS First-time babysitters ages 11-13 will learn all they need to know when responsible for young children. Class is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Skills covered include CPR, first aid, growth and development, safety, feeding, discipline, diapering and bathing. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. BIRD WALK Are you ready to see some amazing birds that may visit your back yard? April is a spectacular time of year to see a variety of birds, and you can see them at the beginning bird walk from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at Majestic View Park, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. After an introduction, stroll around Oberon Lake to view resident and migratory birds. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Spotting scope will be provided. Sign up early. Open to ages 10 and older; no cost. Visit www.arvada.org/nature. BEEKEEPING WORKSHOP EarthLinks presents a special double-workshop. The first is Backyard Beekeeping, led by local expert Judith Moran, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13.
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WESTMINSTER POLICE BRIEFS Theft: An officer took a theft report March 22 from a teen whose iPod was stolen from a classroom at Standley Lake High School. He had taken it to the back of a classroom to plug it in for recharging and, when he returned to get it, his iPod was gone. There is no suspect information. Criminal mischief, harassment: Officers were dispatched March 21 to 7397 Lowell Blvd. in reference to a disturbance in progress becoming physical. A woman told the responding officers that her 27-year-old daughter was behaving irrationally, breaking pots on the patio and slapping her in the face. While the officers were trying to get the story from the mother, the daughter interrupted several times and became disruptive, screaming at everyone present. She was taken into custody for processing at the police department, where she remained verbally uncooperative. Based on the woman’s demeanor, she was not processed and instead transported directly to the Adams County jail. Theft: Three juveniles were arrested March 20 after trying to steal merchandise from Walmart at 7155 Sheridan Blvd. According to the loss prevention officer, the three entered the store with two empty backpacks and an empty purse. They were observed selecting two energy drinks and some candy and acting paranoid of their surroundings, especially since there was a customer in the same aisle. They then
entered the shoe department where they concealed the merchandise in their backpacks and purse. They were contacted after they tried to exit the store without paying for the concealed items. They were issued summonses and later released. Second-degree burglary, theft: An officer was dispatched March 20 to a cold burglary at Bradburn Row Homes at 11900 Newton St. A maintenance technician said someone unlawfully entered a utility shed on the property and stole a black bag filled with tools valued at about $900. There is no suspect information. Theft: A 41-year-old Commerce City woman was arrested March 17 after trying to steal merchandise from Gordman’s at 9350 Sheridan Blvd. A loss prevention officer saw the woman select six shirts from a display and place them on top of her purse. She then went to the shoe department where she placed the shirts, valued at $106.36, into her purse. She eventually approached a cash register to pay for some shoes, but made no attempt to pay for the shirts that were concealed in her purse. She was issued a summons and later released. Items in the police reports are compiled from public information contained in police department records. Charges or citations listed don’t imply guilt or innocence, and all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD Westminster City Council voted on the following legislation during its March 25 meeting. Council members in attendance were Mayor Nancy McNally; Mayor Pro Tem Faith Winter, and councilors Bob Briggs, Mark Kaiser, Herb Atchison, Mary Lindsey and Scott Major.
Grant to help rehabilitate milk house
Council unanimously authorize the city manager to sign a contract with the State of Colorado Historical Fund in the amount of $169,704 for the Shoenberg Farm Milk House stabilization and preservation project. As a condition of accepting the grant award, the city is required to contribute a 30 percent cash match of up to $73,000. The grant proceeds will be used toward the first phase of rehabilitation of the milk house, which will stabilize the foundation and repair the exterior brick walls, particularly on the south end of the building.
Funds approved for emergency pipe repairs and replacements Council unanimously authorized the
city manager to purchase Workers’ Compensation Excess Insurance for $79,681 from Midwest Employers Casualty Company. The city annually purchases specific stop loss insurance to cover catastrophic on-the-job employee injuries that would exceed the city’s self-insured funds. This insurance is purchased through a broker, IMA of Colorado Inc., who has recommended purchase of the coverage from the Midwest Employers Casualty Company
Contracts approved for sale items at city golf courses
Council unanimously approved 2013 expenditure contracts to the following vendors: Titleist, not to exceed $70,000, Nike U.S.A. Golf Division not to exceed $70,000, and Oakley not to exceed $75,000 for the purchase of routine commodities that are provided for sale at the city’s two golf course pro shops and driving ranges. The next council meeting is 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster. — Compiled by Ashley Reimers
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A free lunch will be served at noon, and the second workshop, Native Pollinators, will follow from 1-2 p.m. Entomologist Amber Partridge and horticulturist Amy Yarger of the Butterfly Pavilion will lead the second session. Both workshops will be at EarthLinks, 2828 Larimer St., Denver. Visit www.EarthLinksColorado.org/Events.
RAPTOR RUN Put on your favorite raptor hat and come out and run with the raptors on the trail through the Barr Lake nature preserve. The Friends of Barr Lake State Park will host their annual Raptor 5K Run and Fun Run on Saturday, April 13, to help raise money for future park projects that support education, recreation, and conservation opportunities. The 5k run is a course-certified, timed event and the day will include goody bags for all participants, race pictures, kids’ activities, food & drinks, music, and awards. Meet at the group picnic area near the Nature Center at Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the fun run starts at 9:15. Register in advance at www.RunningGuru.com/ Event/5117. Sorry, no dogs allowed.
and from 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Flesher-Hinton Music Store, 3936 Tennyson St., Denver. Audition music and recording are posted at www.bandresourcesunlimited.com. Intermediate to advanced jazz experience necessary; weekly rehearsals are on Sundays. For information and audition scheduling, contact ecan11@msn.com or 303-328-7277.
COMING SOON/APRIL 15 MAYOR COFFEE Coffee with the Mayor is a chance to talk
directly with the mayor about issues in the community and to learn about new developments in the city. Meet at 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 15, at Atlanta Bread in the Northglenn Marketplace. Call 303-450-8713 for more information.
RELAY FOR Life The Webster Lake Relay for Life is coming up in September but teams are being formed now. The team captain university meeting is from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, April 15, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. This meeting will educate team captains on how to grow your team and your fund raising efforts. Contact event chair Judith Tannehill at 720-232-0492 or tennehill72.jt@gmail.com. COMING SOON/APRIL 16 SENIOR CLEANUP Volunteers will help seniors at the Senior
COMING SOON/APRIL 13; Recurring/Through April 30 ART DISPLAY An opening reception for “The Art of Sandra Davis” is from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, and you can meet the artist from 1-6 p.m. during Second Saturday Art Walk at Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster. The exhibit will be on display through April 30; the gallery is open from Wednesday through Saturday. COMING SOON/APRIL 14, April 21, April 28 AUDITIONS THE DJC Youth All-Stars is looking for 9th, 10th and 11th grade clarinet, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, tuba, string bass and drum set players. Auditions are from 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, April 14; from 11:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sunday, April 21;
Hub’s annual spring cleanup days in Westminster, Northglenn and Thornton. Cleanup days will take place on three consecutive Saturdays in April and May. Groups of volunteers will clean up your yards, gardens, porches, carports and sheds, wash windows, and more for those who are unable to do it. If you were signed up last year, we will call you. If you did not have help from us in 2012, call Linda Rinelli at 720-859-2248 to sign up by April 16.
BLOOD DRIVE Ten West at Westmoor Technology Park community blood drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in Building 3, Suite 110 at 10155 Westmoor Drive, Westminster. For information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
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Standley Lake’s Nicholas Urban competes in the 100-yard backstroke at the annual Dick Rush Colorado Coaches Invitational, which was held at the VMAC in Thornton. Photos by Jonathan Maness
Cherry Creek wins Coaches Invite Standley Lake’s Ung takes first in the 100-yard breaststroke By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON — Cherry Creek got off to a strong start to the season, taking first place in seven events to win the annual Dick Rush Colorado Coaches Invitational on March 30. David Turner took first in the 50- and 100-freestyle to help the Bruins take home the Class 5A team title with 318 points, Fairview (183) was second, followed by Arapahoe (181.5), Smoky Hill (170) and Highlands Ranch (159). Jake Markum also won the 200 individual medley and the 100 butterfly for Cherry Creek. Standley Lake finished 13th at the invite with 50 points, and was led by Eric Ung’s first place performance in the 100 breaststroke. “Coaches (Invite) is a great look at state competition, this year was no different,” Standley Lake coach Megan Madsen said. “We have two of the best guys in the state on the Gators’ swim team so it is fun to watch them really compete. Eric is a senior who is looking to win the 100 breaststroke this year at state. Trent Kindvall is a junior
‘We have two of the best guys in the state on the Gator’s swim team so it is fun to watch them really compete.’ Megan Madsen, Standley Lake coach who has placed third in the state the last two years in diving. We are excited for the rest of the season.” Ung took first in the 100 breast at 1 minute, .09 seconds, but needed a strong finish to hold off Rampart’s Thomas Stutzriem. “The 100 breast ended up being a very close race,” Madsen said. “He had an incredibly strong second 50, which placed him in the lead. He will need to drop a second or two before the end of the season to be in the running for a state title. I believe he will do this as he just came back from a large sectional meet and is still in a taper state.” Kindvall had a great showing in the diving competition for the Gators, finishing
Arvada West’s Ryder Pittz competes in the 100-yard breastroke at the annual Dick Rush Colorado Coaches Invitational, which was held at the VMAC in Thornton. second with a score of 423.80. Arapahoe’s Alan LaBang took first in diving with 487.45 points. The 13th place finish was the Gators highest placing at the Coaches Invite in the four years that Madsen has been the coach at Standley Lake and was the highest
among the 5A Jeffco schools. Fairview’s Max Phillips took first in the 200 free, while Arapahoe’s Alan LaBang won the diving competition, Highland Ranch’s Nathan Mueller was first in the 500 free and Carter Griffin of Ponderosa won the 100 backstroke.
Rader chosen FRL Player of the Year Rader and Smith make FRL All-Conference first team By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON — Kaylie Rader’s success at Horizon didn’t go overlooked, the senior star was recently chosen as the Front Range League girls Player of the Year. Rader, who averaged 14.7 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.6 blocks, earned the honor after leading the Hawks to an 18-8 overall record and 13-3 record in the FRL — which
Horizon’s Kaylie Rader was chosen as the Front Range League girls Player of the Year. Photo by Jonathan Maness
was tied for first in the league. Legacy sophomore Courtney Smith was also chosen to the FRL first team. Smith led the Lightning with 14.7 points and was second on the team with 7.4 boards. Horizon’s Gabby Jimenez and Alyssa Rader made the second team, while Legacy’s Caitlyn Smith and Mountain Range’s Hope Martinez and Tory Travers were honorable mention. On the boys side, Mountain Range’s Jacob Taylor made the second team. Horizon’s Dillon Harshman, Jake Ralphs, Steven Sumey and Legacy’s Mitch McCall and Andrew Hebel were honorable mention. In wrestling, Legacy’s Connor Casady (160) and Skyler McWee (220), Horizon’s Anthony Cortez (106 pounds) and Mountain Range’s Randy Boerner (152) made the first team.
Horizon’s Matt Emerson (145) was chosen to the second team, while Legacy’s Ryan Deakin (106) and Donovan Coghill (113) and Mountain Range’s Patrick Romero (145), Joel Geers (160) and Jorge Rodriguez (285) were all honorable mention. In swimming, Mountain Range’s Shelly Drozda made the first team in 200-yard freestyle and 100-backstroke. She was also part of the Mustangs’ 200-free relay team that made the first team. Amanda Kassel, Mackenzie Saenz and Macayla Cross were also part of the team. Making the second team were Legacy’s Fiona Drezka in the 200-individual medley and Legacy’s Mary Lombardi in the 500free. The Lightning’ 400 freestyle relay team was chosen as honorable mention.
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Roundup: Northglenn Judo Club wins championship Holy Family’s Villecco chosen 3A Metro League Coach of the Year By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com NORTHGLENN — Northglenn Judo Club took first at the 45th annual Northglenn Judo Championships on March 30. Northglenn had 11 members that placed first and scored 106 points to win the national-level event. Denver Judo Club took second, and Colorado Springs was third. The event featured nearly 190 athletes from nine states. Taking first for Northglenn were Katie Nguyen, Cordey Mallo, Henry Matheson, Elliot McNeave, Danniel Gonzales, Calvin Nguyen, Katsumi Hayashi, Sofia Mani, Andrew Lass, Justen Otaka and Ian Cheatum.
Mani and Otaka each earned two first place trophies. Mani took first in the women’s 63kg, and also the women’s open. While Otaka took first in the men’s +100kg and men’s grand championship. VILLECCO CHOSEN COACH OF THE YEAR: Holy Family’s Pete Villecco was chosen the Class 3A Metro League boys Coach of the Year. Tigers’ junior David Sommers made the Metro League first team, while Ryan Willis was chosen to the second team. Jarron Sprenger was honorable mention for Holy Family. COLGAN MAKES ALL-COLORADO TEAM: Pomona’s Archie Colgan was chosen to the All-Colorado wrestling team. Colgan won state at 152 pounds and finished the season with a 39-4 overall record. JUST4KEEPERS TO HOST GOALKEEPER CAMP: This summer, Colorado goalkeepers will have an opportunity to meet face to face goalkeeper Legends from the Premier Leagues and get trained by
Sports quiz 1) Name the two players who have hit home runs in a Game Seven of the World Series three times each. 2) In 2004, Andy Lopez became the third baseball coach to take three different teams to the College World Series. Name the first two. 3) Who was the first 1,000yard rusher in AFL history? 4) The 2012 NCAA men’s basketball tournament saw the biggest comeback in its history, as BYU came from 25 points down
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Senior Matt Maestas went 4 for 11 at the tournament, hitting a triple, home run and driving in six runs. Northglenn competed in the Big League Dugout, dropping all three of its games. Legacy competed in the Vero Beach Sports Village in Florida, going 2-2 in the tournament. Standley Lake went 1-3 against its opponents in Arizona. The Gators lone win came in a 14-5 victory over Tempe City. Alec Jarhman led the way in the win, going 3 for 4 with two doubles and three RBIs. MADSEN CHOSEN PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Former Northglenn lacrosse star Dalton Madsen was named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Player of the Week. Madsen, who is a senior for Trine University, scored eight goals and added five assists for 13 points - leading the Thunder to two nonconference victories. Madsen also picked up 11 groundballs and caused two turnovers for the week.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS GENERAL CONTRACTOR RFP #13-002 The Adams County Housing Authority (ACHA) is a public entity formed in 1974 to provide federally subsidized housing and housing assistance to low-income families, within Adams County, Colorado. Though brought into existence by a Resolution of the Adams County Board of Commissioners, it is a separate entity from the Adams County, Colorado government.
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In accord with C.R.S. 38-26-107 (1), notice is hereby given that final settlement will be made to David Peterson Construction, Inc. by the Adams County Housing Authority on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 for Contract: NSP #12-008B located at 5740 E. 68th Way, Commerce City, Colorado 80022. Any person, company, corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials , sustenance, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore, has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, may in accordance with section 38-26-107 (1) C.R.S., file with the Adams County Housing Authority Procurement Officer at 7190 Colorado Blvd, Sixth Floor, Commerce City, Colorado 80022, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Failure on the part of a claimant to file a verified statement prior to 1:00 p.m. on April 16, 2013 will relieve the Adams County Housing Authority from any and all liability related to the above referenced project, as provided by law.
In accord with C.R.S. 38-26-107 (1), notice is hereby given that final settlement will be made to David Peterson Construction, Inc. by the Adams County Housing Authority on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 for Contract: NSP #12-008C located at 7712 Osage Street, Denver, Colorado 80221. Any person, company, corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore, has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, may in accordance with section 38-26-107 (1) C.R.S., file with the Adams County Housing Authority Procurement Officer at 7190 Colorado Blvd, Sixth Floor, Commerce City, Colorado 80022, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Failure on the part of a claimant to file a verified statement prior to 1:00 p.m. on April 16, 2013 will relieve the Adams County Housing Authority from any and all liability related to the above referenced project, as provided by law.
The Housing Authority, the awarding agency, is seeking proposals from general contractors to perform the work. A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) containing the proposed scope of work will be released to contractors on or around April 19, 2013. To obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP), interested parties must submit a Request for Documents to the Adams County Housing Authority. Please include contact information for your firm, including name, address, phone number, and email address. The Request for Documents must be submitted by email to the Housing Authority’s Procurement Officer at procurement@achaco.com no later than 1:00pm on April 19, 2013. A preproposal conference is currently scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 1:00pm.
The Adams County Housing Authority (ACHA) is a public entity formed in 1974 to provide federally subsidized housing and housing assistance to low-income families, within Adams County, Colorado. Though brought into existence by a Resolution of the Adams County Board of Commissioners, it is a separate entity from the Adams County, Colorado government. ACHA acquired a multi-family property known as The Village of Yorkshire, located at 10370 Brendon Way, Thornton, CO 80229. The property was built in 1974 and consists of 200 units of rental housing in 10 buildings. ACHA wishes to perform renovations (the work) to building exteriors, which may include replacement of siding, patios, windows and doors, and to building interiors, which will include all units and common areas.
A public hearing on this application will be held in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 4800 West 92nd Avenue, on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at or about 7:20 P.M., when and where all interested parties will be heard. The neighborhood has been established as 100th Court extended on the north; 93rd Avenue extended on the south; Utica Street extended on the east; and US36 on the west. The City will be circulating petitions within this neighborhood. For additional information contact City Clerk's Office 303-658-2162. SPECIAL PERMIT AND LICENSE BOARD CITY OF WESTMINSTER Carla Koeltzow, Deputy City Clerk Published in the Westsider April 5, 2013 00036417 CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado and the ordinances of the City of Westminster, Kokopelli Beer Company has filed an application with the Special Permit and License Board of the City of Westminster, Colorado for a brew pub license to manufacture malt liquor and to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous beverages by the drink for on-premise consumption at 8921-31 Harlan Street. A public hearing on this application will be held in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 4800 West 92nd Avenue, on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at or about 7:00 P.M., when and where all interested parties will be heard.
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known as The Village of Yorkshire, located at 10370 Brendon Way, Thornton, CO 80229. The property was built in 1974 and consists of 200 units of rental housing in 10 buildings. ACHA wishes to perform renovations (the work) to building exteriors, which may include replacement of siding, patios, windows and doors, and to building interiors, which will include all units and common areas.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado and the ordinances of the City of Westminster, Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District d/b/a The Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills, has filed an application with the Special Permit and License Board of the City of Westminster, Colorado for a optional premises liquor license to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous beverages by the drink for on-premise consumption at 9650 Sheridan Blvd.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado and the ordinances of the City of Westminster, Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District d/b/a The Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills, has filed an application with the Special Permit and License Board of the City of Westminster, Colorado for a optional premises liquor license to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous beverages by the drink for on-premise consumption at 9650 Sheridan Blvd. A public hearing on this application will be held in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 4800 West 92nd Avenue, on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at or about 7:20 P.M., when and where all interested parties will be heard.
The neighborhood has been established as the 9200 block to the north, the 8400 block to the south, the 5200 block to the east, and the 7000 block to the west. The City will have petitions circulated within this neighborhood. For additional information contact City Clerk's Office 303-658-2162. SPECIAL PERMIT AND LICENSE BOARD CITY OF WESTMINSTER Carla Koeltzow, Deputy City Clerk Published in the Westsider April 5, 2013 00036415
The neighborhood has been established as 100th Court extended on the north; 93rd Avenue extended on the south; Utica Street extended on the east; and US36 on the west. The City will be circulating petitions within this neighborhood. For additional information contact City Clerk's Office 303-658-2162.
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The Housing Authority, the awarding agency, is seeking proposals from general contractors to perform the work. A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) containing the proposed scope of work will be released to contractors on or around April 19, 2013. To obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP), interested parties must submit a Request for Documents to the Adams County Housing Authority. Please include contact information for your firm, including name, address, phone number, and email address. The Request for Documents must be submitted by email to the Housing Authority’s Procurement Officer at procurement@achaco.com no later than 1:00pm on April 19, 2013. A preproposal conference is currently scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 1:00pm.
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t’s possible to create a beautiful landscape and be kind to the environment even with a busy schedule and while staying within budget. All it takes is a bit of planning and a few low-maintenance strategies. Here are five strategies to create a low-maintenance eco-friendly landscape this season. • Be water-wise: Save money on the water bill, time spent watering and this precious resource, water. Start by growing drought-tolerant plants suited to your growing environment. Once established they will only need watering during extended dry spells. Mulch with shredded leaves, evergreen needles, wood chips, or other organic matter to conserve moisture, reduce weeds, and improve the soil as they decompose. Fertilize with a low ni-
trogen fertilizer, like Milorganite, that promotes slow steady growth instead of excessive greenery that requires more water. Plus, it won’t burn even during drought. • Recycle yard waste in the landscape: Minimize the amount of yard waste produced, reuse what can be in other areas of the landscape and recycle the rest as compost. These are just a few strategies that will save time bagging, hauling, and disposing of yard debris. And better yet, implementing this strategy will save money and time spent buying and transporting soil amendments, since it will be created right in the backyard. Start by leaving grass clippings on the lawn. The short clippings break down quickly, adding organic matter, nutrients and moisture to the soil. Grow trees suited to the growing conditions and available space. That means less pruning and fewer trimmings that will need to be
managed. • Make compost at home: Recycle yard waste into compost. Put plant waste into a heap and let it rot. Yes, it really is that simple. The more effort put into the process, the quicker the results. Do not add insect-infested or diseased plant material or perennial weeds like quack grass, annual weeds gone to seed, or invasive plants. Most compost piles are not hot enough to kill these pests. And do not add meat, dairy, or bones that can attract rodents. • Manage Pests in Harmony with Nature: A healthy plant is the best defense against insects and disease. Select the most pest-resistant plants suited to the growing conditions and provide proper care. Check plants regularly throughout the growing season. It is easier to control a few insects than the hundreds that can develop in a week or two. And when problems arise, look for the most eco-friendly control. Start by removing small infestations by hand. Con-
sider traps, barriers, and natural products if further control is needed. And as always be sure to read and follow label directions carefully. • Use energy-wise landscape design: Use landscape plantings to keep homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Homes will have a more comfortable temperature throughout the seasons and energy costs will be reduced. Plant trees on the east and west side of a house to shade windows in the summer and let the sun shine in and warm it up through the south-facing windows in winter. Shade air conditioners, so they run more efficiently. Incorporate these changes into gardening routines and habits over time. Soon these and many more strategies that help save time and money while being kind to the environment will seem to occur automatically.
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