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North Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 12, Issue 17

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Spring cleaning set for the city By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com The goal of Community Pride Day is simple: tidy up the town. The event is hosted by the city of Westminster and Hyland Hills Parks and Recreation District. For more than 20 years, residents have come together for a springcleaning session across the city and the district. The fun begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 11, as volunteer groups hit the pavement, parks, trails and open-space areas, gathering litter in their designated areas.

Trash bags and the pick-up of filled bags are provided. Afterward, everyone is invited to a free barbecue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westminster City Hall. The barbecue features free food, entertainment, door prizes and free rides on an antique fire engine. Patti Wright, open-space volunteer coordinator with the city, said Community Pride Day began as part of the Keep American Beautiful campaign, a national nonprofit organization that combines education with hands-on stewardship to make America’s communities cleaner, greener and more livable. Over the years, Community Pride Day has become more and more popular. More

than 1,500 people showed up last year, Wright said, noting the event is especially popular with Scout groups, church group and entire families. “Community Pride Day is a great way for people to volunteer and make a big difference right away. Winter winds and snow runoff bring in trash and debris that is unsightly and detrimental to our natural areas,” she said. “When trash and litter accumulate, our community looks like no one cares and this accumulation can actually make other people believe it’s okay to throw their trash down.” Volunteers are assigned to areas

throughout the city, as well as to areas in the Hyland Hills District. Some groups are as large as 50, and some as small as one individual. Wright said the before-and afterview is amazing as people end up gathering hundreds and hundreds of bags of trash. Waste Management picks up bags along the streets the day of the event, and the city will pick up the rest of the bags the following week. Wright said she is still looking for volunteers for Community Pride Day. Registration is required and can be done up until May 6 by contacting Wright at 303-658-2201 or by email at pwright@cityofwestminster. us.

State budget rejuvenates programs Funding restored in wake of recession By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Next year’s state budget was signed by Gov. John Hickenlooper on April 29, a $20.5 billion plan that restores funding to many programs that had been cut during the recent recession. Hickenlooper signed the so-called “long bill” at a Capitol press event, where he expressed optimism in Colorado’s economic direction, while also acknowledging the cloudier fiscal period that the state is emerging from. “We are enacting a budget in a unique time in our history where we are comReport ing back from this incredible recession,” Hickenlooper said, with members of the Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee standing behind him. “Colorado’s economy is outperforming the nation’s economy and I think we are now ... able to catch up in a number of places.” Funding is not only being restored to areas of last year’s budget that were cut, it also puts more money into savings. Next year’s budget adds $80 million to the state’s General Fund reserve, a 1 percent savings increase from last year. “Our intention is to continue to add to that reserve each year, so we can soften the actions those recessions create,” the governor said. Public schools will see a per-pupil funding increase of about $172 in next year’s budget — an increase that is tied to a tax hike associated with the School Finance Act, which voters still must approve once Hickenlooper signs the measure into law. There also will be more than $5 million added in financial aid for college students, and more than $100 million for higher education maintenance projects. And, state workers will receive a 2 percent pay increase, their first pay raises in years. Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, said the Department of Human Services “is

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Front Range Community College student Brittani Sievers prepares to launch a baseball with the catapult she built with second graders from STEM Magnet School in Northglenn and the STEM Launch School in Thornton. FRCC physics students teamed up with students from both schools for a catapult competition on April 26 at the Westminster campus. Photos by Ashley Reimers

Students team up for catapult competition By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com It was a test of accuracy, distance and creativity during the spring catapult competition at Front Range Community College in Westminster. FRCC physics students teamed up with second-graders from STEM Magnet Lab School in Northglenn and the STEM Launch School in Thornton for a 12-week catapult project culminating with the students going head-to-head on April 26 using baseballs as the catapult payload. “We always do a pumpkins catapult competition in the fall, so I decided I wanted something for my spring students so I came up with baseballs since it’s baseball season,” said Clara Wente in the science department at FRCC. “And this year we decided to team with the second-graders so the students could mentor them while earning extra credit.” FRCC students volunteered their time to work with the young students for two hours a week for 12 weeks. Over that time period, the college students worked with their team members to

Second graders from STEM Magnet School in Northglenn and the STEM Launch School in Thornton teamed up with physics students from Front Range Community College in Westminster for a catapult project on April 26. All of the teams came together to compete in a catapult competition at the campus. develop a catapult giving the second graders a hands-on physics lesson. When it came time to compete, the

teams put their designs the test and were judged on how far they could launch the baseball, how accurate they were on aiming the ball into a net and the theme of their uniforms. For FRCC student Zach Lamb the choice to help with this project was an easy one. “I already volunteer at Federal Heights Elementary so I like helping out kids,” he said. “It’s been a lot of fun, and the best part is seeing them learn new things.” Second-grade teacher Allison Silvaggio at STEM Magnet said it’s been amazing to watch her students learn so much more about physics than the typical second grade standards. Admitting she’s not a physics expert, Silvaggio said it’s been a privilege to have college students with so much knowledge and excitement spend time mentoring her students. “The students learned about potential and kinetic energy and a lot of technology and math skills too, which was great,” she said. “And during the design process of the catapults the student learned that not every design will be successful, which teaches them that failure is a step to success.”

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Teen stage production isn’t child’s play They file onto the stage, in red-andwhite collared shirts, 10 young women and men intent on provoking indignation among the hundreds of sophomores in the audience. Their words overlap into layers, resounding, pulsing, reverberating: It is happening. It is around us. There is abuse. There is assault. We are victims. We can fight it … Feel the outrage in this room. Then: “If you are holding a card with the number five on it, please stand.” Across the auditorium, boys and girls slowly, unsurely, rise. One in five high school students reports being physically or sexually abused, or both, by a dating partner, students are told. “If you are standing,” a voice says from the stage, “you are giving our statistic a visual image. Standing does not necessarily depict your future.” But, if you don’t pay attention, it could. On a recent morning, the Encore Players, an acting troupe comprised of juniors and seniors from Chaparral High School in Parker, presented a 20-minute performance called “The Outrage” to sophomore students at another school. Its purpose is to educate about teen dating violence, a problem on the rise — to define in no uncertain terms the meaning of rape and sexual assault. “It’s such a powerful message to share with kids,” said Ann Carter, director of the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center in Douglas County. It becomes even more powerful when teens themselves tell the story. Initially, there was a bit of awkwardness among the actors. “I was a little uncomfortable with it at first,” junior Alex Soto said. “It covers topics people don’t usually bring up. You don’t talk about things like this in everyday

conversation.” But then came the education piece: “I was pretty shocked,” senior Sam Larson said. “I had no idea the extent to which this is a problem.” And, finally, the realization they could make a difference: “A theater isn’t necessarily for entertainment purposes,” junior Anne Heart said. “It’s for getting a message across.” Their teacher, David Peterson, agreed. Besides dealing with an issue that could affect them, he said, the production “is a wonderful experience for students to learn about the social change that can come from an art form like theater. … Hearing that your performance has helped someone is a powerful experience.” “The Outrage” also demonstrates the power of community working together to create change, in this case an organization that works to prevent domestic violence and a school district. Carter, from the women’s center, had seen a YouTube clip of “The Outrage” and immediately thought it would be an effective educational tool. “Teen violence tends to get hidden — they think that’s just part of growing up, that it’s not a big deal,” Carter said. But it’s learned behavior, and that can carry into adulthood. So, the center bought the rights to the script about two years ago and approached Peterson about having his students perform it at a gala fundraiser. The performance touched several audience members so much they provided seed money to

produce it in high schools. The Douglas County School District agreed to pilot it this school year in three high schools. Next school year, the Encore Players will perform for sophomores in all of the district’s high schools, always accompanied by someone from the women’s center to answer questions and provide resources. “Relationship safety … is a topic we all value, and all our kids could benefit from hearing about it,” said Staci McCormack, the district’s student wellness coordinator. “Kids might not be in it (violence), but they are affected, they are impacted, because it is around them.” And because of technology, “our generation has a lot more diverse forms of dating violence,” junior Kirsten Brandes said. Texting. The Internet. Social media. They all can make it easier for abuse to happen. Lynn Adams from the women’s center told students at the performance the story of a 10th-grade girl who received 17 threatening texts, including one of a gun, from her ex-boyfriend because they broke up. “When things like that happen, it’s pretty serious,” she said. “It could potentially ruin your life.” The incidence of dating violence among teens is growing, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It reports 25 percent of teens say they are victims of dating violence, whether it be emotional, psychological, physical or sexual, and 54 percent have witnessed such violence among their peers. Carter wants teens to know unequivocally those relationships are not OK. “You need to have a respectful relationship where both parties have a voice, where both parties are empowered to make decisions to have the relationship go in the way they both want it to go.” In its 20 minutes, “The Outrage” covers a lot of ground. Woven among short scenes that depict a boyfriend’s physical abuse and how to get help are these eye-opening statements:

• One in four teenage girls in a relationship say they have gone further sexually than they wanted to because of pressure • Eighty percent of teens consider verbal abuse “a serious issue” for their age group • Fifty-four percent of parents say they have not talked to their child about dating violence • One in three teenagers say they know a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, strangled or physically hurt by his or her partner • Eight of 10 female survivors of rape know their rapist as a boyfriend, friend or casual acquaintance And then there’s this one: One woman is abused every nine seconds. One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Eight. Nine. To the Encore members, the statistics on the page have become real. Brandes said: “They are people.” They line the stage, in their red-andwhite shirts, young faces with hopeful hearts and a message intended to shock into action. The words overlap. They resound. Pulse. Reverberate. They envelop the listening students. Education … Strength … Courage … This is the change. It is happening. It is around us. There is abuse. There is assault. We will stop it. We will fight it. Change the rage in this room.

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

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of the many lifeguards, Water World is one of the safest places to be. It’s the outings at rivers, lakes, oceans and home pools that Cortéz says can cause alarm. Understanding the importance of knowing how to swim is not only a focus in the district but also the Hyland Hills Foundation. That’s why the foundation funds free swim lessons to every elementary age child in Adams County School District 50. It doesn’t matter the financial background of the child, the two-

week lessons are completely free. “We fund over 800 lessons a year and it’s been growing consistently for the past dozen years,” she said. “We couldn’t be a world-class park without caring in a world-class way. The lessons are something we are really proud of and who knows how many lives have been saved from them.” Along with swim lessons through Hyland Hills, surrounding communities like Westminster, Thornton and Northglenn also provide lessons. Most start in early June and consist of two to four week sessions. Children as young as six months old can begin some sort of swim lesson. According to the Centers for Disease Control, six people per day drown in pools in the United States. And for each of those six people, another four people nearly drown. These types of situations can be avoided by following some simple water safety tips, which will be highlighted this month during National Water Safety Month. For more information on the Hyland Hills free lessons, call 303-4287488 or 303-650-7580. For more information on swim lessons in Westminster visit www. ci.westminster.co.us, for Thornton visit www.cityof thornton.net and for Northglenn, visit www.northglenn. org/aquatics.

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A group of 130 Front Range Community College students celebrated their induction into the National Society of Leadership and Success Saturday, April 27. The event marked the first group at FRCC to have this honor. The NSLS chapter was started this past fall on the Westminster Campus. The society itself started in 2001, and there are more than 340 chapters at two-year and four-year colleges and universities. Dan Balski, coordinator of clubs and leadership at Front Range, said starting the chapter was an effort to provide more leadership

opportunities. “We know through research that students who are involved tend to do better academically and students are retained at a higher level,” he said. “This organization brings in a lot of students into student involvement who many not have any other interactions in the student life office.” NSLS provides six steps to leadership for members through the clear use of goals and action steps, shared visions, perseverance by challenging the status quo, inspiring positive action by pursuing a passion, empowering others through calculated risks and seeking continual improvement. Balski said society members have the opportunity to watch live leadership speaker broadcasts of best-selling authors, actors, politicians, and

motivational speakers online. “Members also get involved in success networking teams where they share goals, receive feedback and provide feedback to other members,” he said. Tina Markoff was inducted Saturday. She said being involved in NSLS makes her feel proud that she’s doing something outside her school work. She said she enjoyed the leadership speaker broadcasts, listening to people she normally would never have the opportunity to hear otherwise. “Being in NSLS means I’m looking to my future,” she said. “I hope more people join next year.” For more information on the National Society of Leadership and Success, visit www.societyleadership.org

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“It feels I did something, like I accomplished something,” said Val Vigil, a former state lawmaker who was the first legislator to push for this type of proposal. Vigil is now a councilman and mayor pro tem for the City of Thornton. “I always did it for the kids,” Vigil said afterward. “But now that it’s done, it makes me feel great. It makes me feel wonderful.” The act allows all students to pay in-state tuition rates so long as they are high school graduates who have attended a Colorado school for at least three years. It also requires that students actively seek legal residency status in the U.S. The bill received bipartisan support in both legislative chambers this session. The first words out of the governor’s mouth before addressing the revved-up crowd were, “Holy smokes.” Later, he told reporters, “You could feel the energy in the room.” “Part of it is just the symbolic aspect in how kids believe that their education matters and that they’re gonna get the same chances as other kids they grew up with,” Hickenlooper said. “It was a big day for a lot people in the audience out there.”

They included 21-year-old Marco Dorado, a former Thornton High School student who worried about his future when ASSET failed a few years ago. Dorado and his family emigrated to the U.S. from Mexico when he was a young boy. “Access to higher education should not be contingent on good fortune, but rather on one’s desire to succeed,” he said. Former Denver Nuggets player Bill Hanzlik, a Metro State trustee, said afterward that stories like Dorado’s is what ASSET is all about. “We’ve been supporting this for some time and it’s just great to see it come to fruition,” he said. “It’s just neat to see how you’re gonna impact kids’ lives.” Cesiah Guadarrama, an 18-yearold Westminster High School senior who came to the U.S. from Mexico when she was 6, said she plans to attend Metro State in the fall, now that she’s able to afford her dream of attending college. “I think of my parents being proud of me and pursuing a career and graduating college,” she said afterward. “And seeing that the reason why they came here is finally one step closer to becoming a reality.”

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Marijuana issues drive discord

Legalization could come back to ballot By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A late legislative session effort that could put Amendment 64 back on the ballot led to a finger-pointing exercise in political theater late last week — a wild turn of events in marijuana regulation activity that capped an eventful period of pot-related action at the Capitol. News of an Amendment 64 repeal effort generated buzz, just two days after the first piece of legislation that seeks to set up a regulatory model for the new recreational pot industry passed a legislative committee. The effort — if it ever gets off the ground — would ask voters to repeal Amendment 64, if they fail to support the tax rates tied to retail marijuana purchases. However, it remains to be seen whether the repeal effort has any legs, or if it’s dead on arrival in either legislative chamber. Repeal effort rumblings led to a tense April 26 press conference outside the Capitol, where Amendment 64 proponents clashed with an advocacy group that seeks to restrict access to marijuana in the state. Later that day, House lawmakers approved preliminary passage of House Bill 1317, an omnibus bill that puts in place Amendment 64’s regulatory framework. And, earlier in the week, a House committee voted to tack on a controversial driving-stoned standard to House Bill 1317 — one day after a Senate committee killed legislation that sought to do the same thing. An early draft of the repeal effort asks voters to repeal last November’s initiative that legalized recreational marijuana use in the state, if they reject the tax model tied to Amendment 64 implementation. That tax framework is in the form of House Bill 1318, which in its original form asks voters to approve a model where retail pot would be subject to an excise tax and a

separate retail tax of up to 15 percent each. That’s in addition to a standard 2.9 percent state sales tax and whatever other taxes municipalities that allow retail pot sales may tack on. The first $40 million collected annually through the excise tax will go to school construction funding. Also, the bill was recently amended to allow municipalities to receive a 15 percent “share back” of the retail sales taxes collected by the state, up from the 10 percent that was originally included in the bill. Some Amendment Capitol 64 proponents are fuReport rious at the repeal effort — which had not been introduced in any form of legislation as of April 26. “The proposal to repeal Amendment 64 is extortion,” Mason Tvert, an author of Amendment 64, said at press conference. “The proposal tells voters that they must agree to the tax rate being proposed by legislators, otherwise the constitutional amendment they adopted last November will be repealed.” Tvert strongly urged legislators to move away from a 15 percent retail pot tax ceiling, and instead seek a 10 percent limit, something that he and his group believes will be more palatable to voters. Tvert also took aim at a group called Smart Colorado, a group that has sought strict limits on marijuana access, whom Tvert said is behind the repeal effort. Representatives from Smart Colorado followed up with their own press conference, where they denied being the driving force behind the repeal push, but acknowledged that they have been a part of the process. They say that Amendment 64 proponents’ anger could end up being much ado about nothing. “This just gives the option, that if there is not the money to fund the regulatory costs, then (Amendment) 64 should not be implemented,” said Diane Carlson of Smart

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As of last week, it was unknown which specific lawmakers would join in crafting a repeal measure, which probably would come in the form of a joint Senate and House resolution. Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, said he “wouldn’t have a problem” with asking for an Amendment 64 repeal if the voters don’t approve the taxes tied to its regulation. “There is a strong concern that if the tax doesn’t pass, then families and small businesses are going to be saddled with the cost of implementing legalized pot,” McNulty told Colorado Community Media. “I don’t think that’s right.” Some Republicans have argued that the proposed 15 percent excise and retail sales taxes might be too high for voters’ liking. And, even if voters approve the taxes, the rates could have unintended consequences. “I would rather us do something prudent out of the gate to not create that stronger black market,” said Rep. Kevin Priola, R-Henderson, during an April 25 House Finance Committee hearing on House Bill 1318. But those who support the 15 percent rate argue that there’s just no telling how much it’s going to cost to regulate the new industry, and that it’s better to ask for a higher tax rate now, and then possibly adjust to a lower rate down the road. Still, Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont, the sponsor of House Bill 1318, said he is “willing to talk about different (tax) models that might work better.” Singer said that’s a lot better than seeking a repeal, which not only would do away with the retail marijuana industry, but also would strip other popular aspects of Amendment 64, such as decriminalization for small-time pot-related offenses. “The voters went out there, they got the signatures, they got this on the ballot,” Singer told Colorado Community Media. “So, for the state legislature to turn

around a year later and say, `Let’s do a mulligan,’ ... apart from looking bad, it takes so little credence for what the voters actually did in 2012.” Singer’s bill passed the Finance Committee. The bill was expected to be voted on by the entire House this week.

Driving limit returns

The two bills that seek to put in place regulations for recreational marijuana — House Bill 1317 and Senate Bill 283 — passed separate committees last week, following lengthy hearings. One of the more contentious areas of House Bill 1317 is a proposed head start that existing medical marijuana dispensaries would have in entering into the new retail pot market. Medical marijuana licensees would be allowed to apply for retail licenses on Oct. 1, while everyone else must wait until Jan. 1. Some Republicans argued that allowing existing dispensaries to get a jump on other businesses would give them an unfair advantage over pot shops just entering the market. But Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver, the bill’s sponsor, said there needs to be some easing into the market to help regulators deal with the new industry. “This is not for a monopoly, but to let the Department of Revenue get used to a new era,” Pabon said during an April 25 House Finance Committee hearing. Also, a key amendment was added to Pabon’s bill at that same hearing, which would set a blood standard for being too stoned to drive. The standard would limit drivers to 5 nanograms per milliliter of blood for THC, marijuana’s psychoactive ingredient. The effort had failed in a previous committee, after concerns were raised that the standard would unfairly affect medical marijuana patients, and that it would lead to police enforcement issues about blood sampling. The driving-stoned amendment still must survive the Senate, where the effort has died before.

CITY COUNICL ON THE RECORD Westminster City Council voted on the following items during its April 22 meeting.

Contract amended for bridge project

Council unanimously authorized the city manager to execute an amendment to the engineering services contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $101,589 for additional services in the preparation of bid and contract documents for the 72nd Avenue/ Raleigh Street Bridge Replacement project. The project includes utility system improvements and replacements in an extended project area around the intersection. In its entirety,

the project is expected to cost more than $5.7 million, which includes $1.8 million of federal funding for the bridge replacement.

Funds for improvements to milk farm approved

Council unanimously passed Councilor’s Bill No. 15 on first reading appropriating funds granted by the State Historical Fund in the amount of $169,704 for the city’s rehabilitation of the Shoenberg Farm Milk House. The State Historical Fund has awarded the City of Westminster a grant in the amount of $169,704 for the rehabilitation of the Shoenberg Farm Milk House focusing on the structural stabilization of the foundation and repair

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Prolific shoplifter at Walgreens

Walgreens stores throughout Jeffco were visited by a prolific shoplifter in April. The suspect is believed to have stolen personal care products worth more than $5,200. The suspect is described as a black male, late 30s to mid 40s, with short dark hair and a neatly groomed beard.

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Contract passes bill to extend use of cell tower Council unanimously passed Councilor’s Bill No. 17 as an emergency

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cilors Bob Briggs, Mark Kaiser, Herb Atchison, Mary Lindsey and Scott Major. The next council meeting will be 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, at City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster. — Compiled by Ashley Reimers

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District receives innovation status By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Colorado STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy in Westminster will be the first school in Adams County School District 50 to be an innovation school. The new designation comes after unanimous approval by the Colorado Department of Education on April 10. It allows the school to offer extended days and an extended year. Becoming an innovation district was not easily attained, and Colorado STEM Academy principal Anthony Matthews said it was an extensive and lengthy process. With state approval he says he can give a sigh of relief knowing he’s able to offer this opportunity to his students. “We would still be able to open the STEM school even if we didn’t get approved,” he said. “But now we can accommodate students’ needs and challenge them at new levels. And it will make life a lot easier and allow us to do things we wouldn’t be able to do otherwise. ” Colorado STEM Academy is set to open in August with 200 students in grades third through sixth. After the first year, the school will increase in size to 250 students followed by a build-out of 300 students by the 20152016 school year with students in grades

Colorado STEM Academy in Westminster is set to open in August. It will be an innovation school after the Colorado Department of Education approved Adams County School District 50’s request to be an innovation district. Photo by Ashley Reimers three through eight. For the past couple months, Matthews has been busy hiring staff. He said he’s looking to hire 13-and-a-

Graduation rates booming at Brady High school focuses on helping dropouts get diplomas By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com Brady Exploration High School’s mission is to get students their diploma and on to secondary education options. As the latest numbers from Jefferson County Schools show, the school is doing something right — it will graduate 120 out of 151 seniors in May and 93 percent of these graduates have applied to college. “The school started eight years ago and we used to be a K through 12 school, but in 2007, we became a high school credit recovery school,” said Principal Troy Braley. “Our first year we had 22 graduates, two years ago we had 58 and last year we had 92.” An achievement for any school, but it is especially impressive since the school’s population consists of conventional high school dropouts, non-at-

tenders and those expelled from other high schools. Braley credits the Lakewood school’s success with what he calls its “blendedhybrid approach” to teaching. All the curriculum is online, but students are still required to come to school every day. Classes are taught in 90-minute blocks from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., which makes it easier for students to fit classes into their schedule. According to Braley, 16 percent of the students are homeless, 87 percent are minorities and 65-to-70 percent are free and reduced lunch qualifiers, so being flexible is a key aspect of success. The school takes students from districts all over the Denver Metro area. “We have two teachers in each class, and our courses are mastery based, which means there are no Ds or Fs,” he said. “Students get incompletes instead of low grades, and they have to finish the classes to graduate.” The school works with David Kollar, director of Jeffco’s drop-out prevention recovery office, to reach out

to students who have left high school for a variety of reasons and get them to get their high school diploma. “Brady really promotes safety nets to help these students navigate their way through the process,” Kollar said. Kollar uses a Jeffco database to reach out to students who have dropped out, and Braley said he goes to places like skateparks where a lot of students spend time and hand out fliers about the programs the school offers. “We want to make sure kids and their parents know that students can always come back, so we try to keep communication open,” Kollar said. “We work with Troy to see what is working there at the school and what can change.” Braley is just as impressed with the students’ achievements as anyone else. “I’m pretty amazed at what they accomplish. Many of them are overcoming a lot of adversity, with a lot of things not going in their favor,” he said. “We know that every dropout costs the community, so it’s

half instructional staff and five-and-a-half support staff, and he’s close to finishing up the process.

“Because we are a STEM school, we have to be pretty specific with the type of engineering, science and technology teachers we hire,” he said. “My background is heavily in technology education and I am trying to knock this school out of the park. I want it to be perfect, but perfection is hard.” The old Crown Pointe Academy building at 72nd Avenue and Irving Street will be home to Colorado STEM Academy. Matthews said remodeling inside the building is underway and in a few weeks more renovations will begin. He said overall the project is on schedule. “It’s a pretty tight timeline, but we’ve been doing a lot of pre-work and our district staff has been great about doing a lot of things when they have extra time,” he said. “We also have a lot of equipment and furniture coming in, so once we can get in the building we will start bringing that stuff over from our warehouse.” Since student registration opened in March, Matthews said there’s been a great response from the community. Although he anticipates a small waitlist, Matthews encourages parents and students interested to apply. “I’m not worried about filling up the school,” he said. “People in the community really want to be part of the STEM system.” For more information on Colorado STEM Academy or the application process, visit www.COStemAcademy.org.

Educators focus on fitness to battle childhood obesity Inaugural summit at Arvada Center discusses health issues, staying active in classroom By Sara Van Cleve

s va n c l e ve @ o u rc o l o ra donews.com With the ever-growing epidemic of childhood obesity, schools are looking for new ways to get children active and healthy. On April 25-26, 250 educators from 12 states were at the Arvada Center for the inaugural Excellence in Schools Summit hosted by the Active Schools Association Program, Red Hawk Elementary School in Erie and St. Vrain School District. “There’s an increase in childhood obesity and a decline in traditional PE and recess in many schools,” said Director of ASAP Nate Whitman. “We want to reverse that trend.” ASAP hosted an Innovation Competition for schools to see what they were doing to get students active, and more than 500 different teams entered their plans, including Red Hawk Elementary, which was announced as a national winner. Red Hawk incorporates 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity throughout the day before students’ hardest subjects in addition to recess and PE classes. Activities include following small workout videos in the classroom and doing the “Red Hawk Walk,” which is walking nine laps around the school to total one mile. “Kids that are fit move more, do better in school,

Students from Red Hawk Elementary School in Erie perform a demonstration of fitness activities they do throughout the school day at the inaugural “Excellence in Schools Summit” April 26 at the Arvada Center. Photo by Sara Van Cleve are more ready to learn, are more awake and alert, have a better attention span and have fewer disciplinary problems,” Whitman said. In addition to daily physical activity, every Friday is “All School Movement,” where all grades, teachers, staff and even parents come together for physical activity, such as dancing to popular songs. “It’s probably the best thing ever,” said Kayan Hartrave, a third-grader at Red Hawk. “You get moving and get motivated. It’s very fun and it helps me focus.” Red Hawk students were at the Summit to demonstrate some of the exercises they do, and they even got attendees in on the fun. ASAP and its parent nonprofit, ChildObesity180, has partnered with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Active Schools initiative to hopefully obtain the goal of having 50,000 schools across the nation in the next five years have some sort of health and wellness program in place outside of PE and recess, Whitman said.

The Summit and Red Hawk demonstration left an influence on many of the educators present, which included teachers and principals from the metro area, across the state and attendees from other states. “Red Hawk is a dream school with what they’re doing,” said Kay Calhoun, an elementary school PE teacher from Illinois who attended the conference. “The goal is to use fitness programs similar to this and get the message throughout the metro area.” Each school is different though, Whitman said, and each school will have to figure out what fitness program works best for them. “The model that works at Red Hawk might not be right for Harlem, but even if it’s just three to five minute increments of exercise, it will make a difference,” Whitman said. “Elementary children need about an hour of physical activity every day. It might be difficult to set aside an hour for it, but you can do smaller increments.”

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instance, each cow has a computerized chip number and the cow walks right into the milking stall and the machine milks the cow. The milk output is registered and as soon as a cow loses a certain output it is immediately sold off as a milker and becomes hamburger. These cows never eat a blade of grass or see a ray of sunshine. They are in huge pens and kept milking those three times in a 24 hour day. Of course I couldn’t wait to tell my Minnesota dairy family about these huge operations back east.

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The next person to share a story happened on the return van trip. We stopped at St. Johns University and picked up one passenger. Once again we engaged in small talk until I asked if he was a student and he replied he was a Benediction Monk living at the Abbey. He was traveling to India and

would teach there for six months. I shared with him that my uncle Father Ulric was the dean of the university many years ago which morphed into how this young person became a monk. I asked him about this thing called a “calling.” Like how do you know you have been called? He told me he was called some years back and was very comfortable “in my monk skin.” He told me he had read my uncle’s book on Canon Law, the bible of Catholic teachings, and visits his grave on campus. I then told him that I had written a note sometime back to their former football coach John Gagliardi (who has the most wins of any coach in college football history). I quickly received a nice note back from him. And then I shared that story with several of my nephews who attend St. Johns.

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That, my dear readers, is how stories are told and retold. So share your stories and soon they will be shared again and again. 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.

Letters to the editor Right at home In the Westsider Feb. 22 issue, there was a nice article about becoming citizen and the U.S. Constitution. I am an immigrant, and I went through the preparation for citizenship. The most likable part of the article was on the Constitution and the oath to be taken — though I could not overlook some of the misconceptions in the area of the Constitution — like the federal government has the power to print money. The Constitution says in in Section 8 that: “The Congress shall have Power to ... coin money.” That is silver and gold and not worthless play paper. Actually that is the Federal Reserve, a nongovernmental entity that prints money. In the article the student stated, “The economic system of the United States is a market economy.” Right on, it is a free enterprise system. However, we have now a socialist economy, the government controls it. Mr. Small speaks of a global community to become a part of it. No, thanks. I left such a “community” for the USA, its Constitution, its right to liberty, property and life. Americus Kalmar Westminster

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a real winner in this year’s budget.” The Joint Budget Committee chairman touted the $13.3 million funding increase that will go toward the state’s child welfare system, and toward services geared toward people with developmental disabilities. Steadman also referenced the nearly $20 million that will go toward establish-

ing a statewide mental health crisis system, which will include crisis phone hotlines available 24 hours a day. Rep. Claire Levy, D-Boulder, also a Joint Budget Committee member, said the budget provides more funding for affordable housing, legal aid programs for people who cannot afford lawyers, and restores $2 million in grant funding for libraries in rural areas. “That won’t ever get headlines, but to the people who need those services, it’s very important,” Levy said. Of the two Republican members of the

Joint Budget Committee, only Rep. Cheri Gerou of Evergreen attended the budget signing. Sen. Kent Lambert, R-Colorado Springs, was the only committee member to vote against this year’s budget. Though the budget did receive some Republican support in the House, it did not garner a single Republican vote in the Senate. Many Republicans argued that the new budget’s spending would exceed growth. Their votes also were an extension of their resentment toward Democrats’ efforts on gun-control legislation.

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Turning the gun debate to mental illness The 2012 mass shootings at the Aurora movie theater and at Sandy Hook Elementary School sparked discussion of the role mental illness may have played in the tragedies. What can be done to improve treatment for the mentally ill? How can we make sure those whose illness manifests itself in violent tendencies don’t have access to guns? That debate was quickly overshadowed by gun-control measures in Congress and in state legislatures that frequently became arguments over the Second Amendment. In Colorado, the 2013 legislative session, now less than a week from its scheduled end, will be remembered most for Democrats pushing through several gun-control bills to the outrage of Republicans. But the mental illness aspect hasn’t gone away. We were reminded of this by last week’s scare in Littleton in which a

OUR VIEW police-issued safety alert cautioned that a man with access to a semiautomatic rifle had, weeks earlier, made threats to shoot people at the local hospital and at a bigbox store. The 24-year-old Highlands Ranch man had spent more than two weeks in the same hospital he threatened after being admitted on a mandatory hold for having homicidal or suicidal thoughts. We know these details only because the safety alert inadvertently, police say, made its way into the hands of the public, largely because of various media reports. The

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Do you support Colorado’s law recognizing civil unions? Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law a bill March 21 that allows civil unions for both homosexual and heterosexual couples, granting couples many of the same rights as married couples. The law took effect May 1. We asked local residents at Two Rivers Craft Coffee Company, 7745 Wadsworth Blvd., their opinions about the recognition of civil rights in Colorado.

“I think it’s fantastic. All people can marry whoever they want with the way the legislation is written. I think it’s the best legislation we’ve had on the issue.” – Jill Lazatin, Arvada

“I support it. It’s discriminatory not to support it.” – Mike Boyer, Arvada

alert, issued April 25, had been intended just for the people deemed most affected, such as the hospital, the man’s relatives and his former employer. It was distributed as “a precautionary measure and a courtesy,” Littleton police said, and the man had not been charged with a crime. A day after the bulletin was issued, the man checked himself into a hospital seeking treatment and was not considered a threat, authorities said. Media organizations and the public were given a peek behind the curtain at something that surely happens more often than we would like to think. Because of privacy laws, neither the media nor the public are privy to much of what happens before someone who is mentally ill commits a crime. Let’s be clear: The vast majority of mentally ill people do not commit crimes,

West Corridor gets its passenger rail The first of several successes for the Denver metro area and RTD was celebrated over the past weekend. Its “birthing period” was 8.5 years from start to finish. The West Corridor light rail improvements from Union Station to the Jefferson County Government Center are the first rail passenger service corridor to be completed in the FasTracks Plan. The plan, which was born and approved by voters in November, 2004, has certainly had its ups and downs along the way, but the West Corridor has always been steady even when issues would arise over condemnation of private property and differences between the Jefferson County Commissioners and Regional Transportation District Board of Directors.

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and may actually be more prone to being victimized, experts say. But some individuals with certain types of mental illness are driven to hurt people. And they should not have legal access to guns. We have no way of knowing whether the subject of last week’s safety alert actually planned to hurt anyone or whether he is even mentally ill. But the mere notion of someone with bad intentions and access to a firearm fuels thoughts of another tragedy. What can be done? How can public safety best be protected without trampling on an individual’s rights? There are lawmakers in Congress and in the Colorado General Assembly having this discussion. We hope they will put the same passion into these talks that we saw in earlier gun-control debates, sans the partisan politics.

The 12.1 mile corridor, which goes through Denver, Lakewood and Golden, will serve residents and businesses as well as being a significant catalyst for new development around the 11 transit stations. Higher density residential development including affordable housing will evolve as the commuter rail service gets established. And neighborhood retail and office developments will pop up too as the market strengthens, especially for new office development. Residents in walking distance of the various transit stations will be able to leave their cars at home to hop on light rail passenger service. Others will drive from longer distances to use park n ride parking at the stations to enjoy timely and reliable rail service.

‘SEEING IS BELIEVING’

What is important with the festive opening of the West Corridor goes beyond the physical improvements, the investment of $707 Million and providing a more environmentally-friendly public transportation option. This corridor is the FIRST passenger rail service corridor to be completed as part of FasTracks. This corridor demonstrates to the public and the voters that FasTracks is real by virtue of the physical reality of the West

Corridor service. It finally happened and people seem pleased with the shiny new passenger trains, the convenient transit stations and free parking (if you live in the district). RTD has shown that it can deliver the finished product and complete it ahead of schedule. They say, “seeing is believing” and the West Corridor has shown the public and local government officials that RTD can do the job working through its private construction and engineering partners.

MORE SUCCESSES ON THE HORIZON

Next on the agenda will be the completed renovation of the expanded Denver Union Station. It is well on its way to completion and is probably one of the most complicated land deals and construction in the whole metro area. The U.S. 36 BRT lanes/service will be completed in 2015. Then things really pop in 2016. The East Corridor from DUS to DIA will be completed and opened for service. Also, the Gold Line, I-225 Corridor and the first segment of the NW Rail Corridor will all be ready for public service. The North Metro Line will be progressing as well. The extent of how far service can be built depends on what the private sector has to offer in response to a forthcoming request for proposals. Finally, the remaining portion of the NW Rail Line up to Boulder and over to Longmont awaits the fate of a study of options for this corridor. In the meantime, we cheer the opening of the West Corridor and the first success of the FasTracks master plan. Bill Christopher is former city manager of Westminster and used to represent District J on the RTD board of directors.

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Autos for Sale 2000 A6 Audi Avant

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Heavy Equipment Mine Mechanic Harrison Western Construction a leader in underground mining construction for over forty years, has an openings for a Experienced Shop Mechanic, in Lakewood, CO Experience with mining equipment preferred, must be able to repair diesel equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics pumps, cylinders, able to weld. Maintain detailed, accurate and complete maintenance logs. Applicants must be able to pass a pre-placement drug screen and physical. Please email resume to HYPERLINK "mailto:dwalburn@harwest.com" dwalburn@harwest.com or fax to 303-237-9868.

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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.

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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.

GREAT PAY!!! FT/PT sched. Cust. Sales/Service All Ages 17+ / Cond. apply. Littleton: 303-274-3608 Arvada: 303-426-4755 Lakewood: 303-274-8824 Aurora: 303-367-3422 Brighton: 303-659-4244 Castle Rock: 303-660-1550 www.summerbreakwork.com Highlands Ranch Metro District is currently accepting applications for Temporary Part-time Mansion Event Crew. For application and details, visit our website at: www.highlandsranch.org

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Enjoy working outside in beautiful surroundings? Castle Pines Metro District is looking for a positive, motivated, team oriented person to fill a Maintenance Tech 1 position. Duties include landscape maintenance; signage repair; storm drainage maintenance; water and sewer maintenance; snow removal; some OT. Must have 6 months to 1 year of experience, high school diploma or GED, valid CO driver's license and clean MVR. Full time (Monday-Friday), starting salary $30,000 per year + full benefits + retirement plan. Fax current resume to C. Frainier, 303-688-8339, or email to cfrainier@castlepinesmetro.com

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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.

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Daughters Mary Jo (Sharon Kay White) and Lucille (Rachel Fowler), left to right, try to convince family matriarch Stella Gordon (Anne Oberbroeckling) to sell their property in “Dividing the Estate” at the Arvada Center. Photos courtesy of Arvada Center

Crossing the great divide Play addresses change, greed and the ties that bind

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Dividing the Estate” WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada WHEN: Through May 26

By Clarke Reader

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amily dynamics, entitlement and changing times ... these are just a few of the themes tackled in Horton Foote’s darkly comic “Dividing the Estate,” which makes its regional premiere at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Black Box Theater. The play runs through May 26, with performances at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. on Wednesday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. “The key is to find the balance between the comic and the human,” said director A. Lee Massaro. “I’m calling it a dramedy because it takes a look at death and how it affects people, and the greed that comes from trying to get what you need.” The story takes place in Texas in 1987 and focuses on the Gordons — a family that used to have considerable wealth, but now dividing up the only real asset the family has left — the 100-year-old family estate. Her three children — Mary Jo, Lucille and Lewis — have other ideas, and try to convince their mother to change her mind. Sibling rivalries and old resentments arise as each family member vies for a piece of the estate. “The children aren’t necessarily being greedy in the sense that they want as much as they can have,” Massaro said. “They’re really trying to get enough so they can get what they need, and maintain their lifestyles.”

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Sister Lucille (Rachel Fowler) and Mary Jo (Sharon Kay White) attempt to get over family politics to get money they need in “Dividing the Estate” at the Arvada Center. The family is also dealing with the changing world around them, including a wave of commercialization and the spread of strip malls and retail shops. Massaro said a lot of the joy in directing this show comes from Foote’s writing style and his familiarity with the region. “He has a great ear for the part of Texas he’s writing about, and it’s based on stories he’d heard,” she said. “You get a sense that the people are real.” In the first production of the play in 1989 Foote’s daughter Hallie played Mary Jo, and in that spirit Massaro’s 16-year-old

daughter Ella Tieze is playing Lewis’ girlfriend Irene Ratliff in this production. “She (Irene) is kind of a harbinger of the new world the family is dealing with,” Tieze said. “She’s from the new generation and a different class, and kind of goes against the family’s principals.” Tieze said working on the character — who is quite important, despite her limited stage time — has been a great challenge for her, and a way to learn about what makes a compelling character. Working with her daughter

has been an interesting experience, Massaro said, because it allows both to see the other in a different light. “As a parent I’m not sure that children always get to really see their parents do what they do, but she’s getting the chance to see me work here,” Massaro said. Tieze said that she finds her mother inspiring, and has a lot of respect for her, both as an artist and a strong woman, after seeing all the work she does. “It’s been really interesting to come from school straight here, because it’s a different environment, but I learn just as much here, so it’s just as valuable,” Tieze said. The family element that goes on behind the scenes mirrors what happens on stage. “There are so many generations in the show that there’s really something for every age here,” Massaro said. Tieze added that part of the play’s draw lies in its relatability. “This is a show about something that everyone can or will one day relate to,” she said. “It’s a family that can be nasty and dysfunctional, but the audience is going to recognize each character within their own family.” For tickets and more information, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.

Inside scoop: Oprah Winfrey, yes, that Oprah, will make a special appearance at Douglas County-based satellite company Dish Network’s annual retailer convention in San Antonio in mid-May. She’s supposed to be taping a 30-minute show during the event. Also entertaining during that event is comedian Bill Engvall of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, and the band Train. Team Summit — the name of the conference — will be held May 14-16. Oprah will make her appearance on May 14. Jill Arrington from Fox Sports will be co-hosting the entire week with Amir Ahmed, senior vice president of indirect sales for Dish. Don’t have details, but I’m told by a super-secret double-probation source that Oprah’s rider (meaning what she needs before and after her appearance) is crazy! Tons of diva-like demands. If I hear more, I will “dish” the deets.

Bonanno adds new pizzeria

Chef and restaurateur Frank Bonanno was set to open his latest joint, Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria, on April 27 at The Vistas at Park Meadows. It’s his first venture outside of Denver, and the 10th addition to his rapidly growing empire, which includes Mizuna, Luca d’Italia, Bones, Osteria Marco, Green Russell, Lou’s Food Bar, Russell’s Smokehouse and Vesper Lounge. Say what you want about Bonanno, but his record with successful eateries speaks for itself. Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria will feature an open kitchen with an Italian wood-fire oven that will showcase pizza makers, cheese mongers and charcutiers. “The menu at Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria started as something simple — unifying standout items from Osteria Marco with some of our cherished appetizers from Luca d’Italia,” Bonanno said. “The entire menu represents the food I always look forward to sharing with my family.” Hours are 11 a.m. to close on Monday through Sunday with happy hour from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday. For more information, go to www. bonannobrotherspizzeria.com.

Oh, ick!

First Avenue Hotel and El Diablo and Sketch restaurant owner Jesse Morreale has far from come to terms with the city of Denver over alleged “safety violations” regarding his places of business. On April 25, Morreale lost yet another legal battle that said, barring improvements to the property, the city will have him shut down at First and Broadway on May 3. His attorney, David Foster, however, is fighting the order. For my part, I just hope that El Diablo stays open, because I think that space has been a real plus to that part of town. And executive chef Sean Yontz is the bomb (however you say that in Spanish) to that establishment. Stay tuned to this unfolding drama. Parker continues on Page 18

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May 3, 2013

Teens charged in YOUR WEEK & MORE weapons incident By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Five juveniles implicated in a case involving weapons found on the Standley Lake High School campus in Westminster and an associated home burglary in February have been charged and prosecuted. Jefferson County District Attorney Peter Weir said the case is resolved. “While most information about juveniles in the justice system is protected under (state) law, I think it is very important to provide the community with as much information as possible,” Weir said. “The conduct of these teens caused great alarm and concern at Standley Lake High School and in the surrounding community. The swift resolution of these cases allows rapid imposition of consequences and accountability.” Colorado law prohibits police from releasing a juvenile’s name when he or she is being charged with a misdemeanor and also prohibits police from releasing photos of the juveniles involved. During a routine school property check on Feb. 20, a campus supervisor found a shotgun and a leveraction rifle between two sheds near athletic fields on the school campus. During the investigation, officers searched the surrounding area

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Beer Fest coming to Jeffco

Beer lovers in Denver’s southern suburbs will love South Denver Beer Fest, an outdoor beer festival featuring more than 60 brewers from all over the nation. The festival will be May 4-5 at Clement Park in Jefferson County. Tickets — $40 advance general admission ($50 at the door) and $85 VIP ($90 at the door) — can be purchased at www.southdenverbeerfest.com. General admission is from 2-5 p.m.; VIPs will get early entry at 1 p.m. Clement Park is located at 7306 West Bowles Ave. Bring a canned food item for Carpenters Cupboard Food Bank and you will receive a free beer.

Lone Tree photo show returns

The Lone Tree Photographic Art Show & Sale started on April 20, but runs through June 9, and visitors

and discovered a house that shares a fence line with the school had been broken into and they found two additional hunting rifles and several personal belongings from the home. On March 20, two 16-year-olds involved in the incident pleaded guilty to burglary and a misdemeanor weapons charge. According to the investigation, both teens went into the house and took guns, electronics and jewelry. They were sentenced to two years of probation and six days in detention. They may also have to serve six weekends on a residential work crew. On April 17, a 15-year-old pleaded guilty to burglary and a misdemeanor weapons charge. He was given six days in detention along with a sentence of two years of probation. He may also have to serve six weekends on a residential work crew. Two other juveniles, ages 15 and 16, who were not involved in the burglary of the house but did participate in placement of the stolen items, pleaded guilty to theft by receiving and were granted a oneyear deferred adjudication. Neither teen has a prior criminal history and both cooperated with investigators. They will be supervised through the district attorney’s Diversion Program.

can view nearly 100 images from local and international photographers at the Lone Tree Arts Center. More than 600 images from 214 photographers were entered for the show. Juror Weldon Lee said: “The number of great images submitted for this year’s Lone Tree art show was staggering, which made the jury process extremely challenging. Every category was packed with outstanding photographs.” Guests who attend the show can vote for the People’s Choice Award, which is awarded at the close of the show. For the first time, the show’s entries were divided into four categories: wildlife; digital art; nature and landscape; and people, places and travel. Each category will have first-, second- and third-place finishers and honorable mention. On May 18, Lee will present a photo seminar, “Photographing the Magical World of Wildlife,” from 3-6 p.m. Registration is $30 and is open to all levels of photographers. Photographers

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TREE PLANTING Sixth-grade students from Peck Elementary and the Arvada parks department will celebrate Arbor Day starting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, with their annual tree planting at the Oak Park pavilion, 10530 W. 64th Place, Arvada.

I HATE Hamlet Creative Revolution Theatre Company presents “I Hate Hamlet,” by Paul Rudnick, at 7 p.m. May 3-4 and 2 p.m. May 2-5; and at 7 p.m. May 10-11, and at 2 p.m. May 11-12, at the Thornton Arts & Culture Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd. Show is PG-13. Call 720-301-4439 or email creativerevolutiontheatre@gmail.com to purchase tickets. Visit www.creativerevolutiontheatre.org.

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FRIDAY/MAY 3 BREAKFAST MEETING The Wilmore-Richter American Legion Post 161 will have its roundtable issues breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. Friday, May 3, at American Legion Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Breakfast service starts at 6:45 a.m. Bring a family member, neighbor, coworker or friend. Call 303-424-0324 or email John Sharp at alp161@ hotmail.com. FRIDAY/MAY 3, MAY 10, MAY 17, JUNE 7, JUNE 14 SIMPLE FIX Foothills Animal Shelter’s mobile spay and neuter surgery program brings affordable spay/ neuter procedures for cats and dogs to a variety of convenient locations throughout Wheat Ridge and Westminster. This program has been coordinated in partnership with Jefferson County Animal Control, Westminster Animal Management and Wheat Ridge Animal Control. The program will be offered Friday, May 3, May 10, May 17, June 7 and June 14. Check-in is at 7:30 a.m., and surgery space is limited. No appointments needed; program available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pets go home the same day; owners should pick up their pet between 3-4 p.m. For information on costs and locations, visit www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/Clinic. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/MAY 3-4, MAY 10-11 THEATER SHOW Colorado ACTS presents a 12- to 18-year-old production of “Annie Get Your Gun” at 7 p.m. May 3-4, 10-11 at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-456-6772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org.

may register online at www. LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or by calling the LTAC box office at 720-509-1000. Lee has traveled the world’s most exotic locations photographing wildlife and capturing their personalities on film. Lee’s work can be seen at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh. His images also have appeared in magazines such as Mature Outlook, National Wildlife, Backpacker, National Parks Magazine, Bird Watcher’s Digest, Outdoor Photographer, Petersen’s PHOTOgraphic, and Nature Photographer.

Eco Devo Corp. rakes in award

The Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. was recently recognized for achievement in business retention as part of Business Facilities magazine’s 2013 Economic Development Awards Competition. Each year, Business Facilities selects the organizations

FRIDAY/MAY 3 through May 19 LIFE X 3 11 Minutes Theatre Company presents “Life X 3” by Yasmina Reza. Do you believe in déjà vu, or just wish that we could have a do-over? Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, from May 3-19, at The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Email jjj103125@gmail.com or call 720-333-3499 for reservations. Cash and checks only. SATURDAY/MAY 4 WALK MS Join the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for Walk MS, its premier fundraising event, on Saturday, May 4, at Denver City Park, 2001 Steele St., Denver. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Contact walkMScolorado. org for information, or call 303-698-7470 ext. 2. 5K RUN/WALK Chick-fil-A at Larkridge presents its fourth annual 5k Run/Walk and Kids Dash to benefit local nonprofit A Precious Child in order to help provide basic essentials for disadvantaged and displaced children in the Thornton area. The run starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Chick-Fil-A at Larkridge, 16670 Washington St., Thornton. ORAL HISTORY Join the Arvada Historical Society from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, for an oral history presentation at the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave. Enjoy free munchies and beverages while listening to some Arvada High School faculty and students from 1972 as they talk about moving into the new building. Event is free and open to the

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Elbra gets well-deserved award

The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce named Elbra Wedgeworth, the chief government affairs officer at Denver Health, the 2013 Athena recipient on April 25 at the Athena Award Gala. The Athena Award is given to an outstanding woman leader who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in her business or profession. Plus she provides service to improve the quality of life for others in the community and assists women in

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YOGA WORKSHOP Want a fresh start with yoga? Deepen your practice with this workshop for people who have a working knowledge of basic yoga poses. Class is from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. This class focuses on inversions. For people ages 16 and older. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. BOOK SIGNING Julie K. Federico, of Denver, will sign copies of her book “Anger is Okay, Violence is NOT” from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Barnes & Noble, 701 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Come spend a day with some nice little fish and learn about what to do when we’re angry. Your Week continues on Page 19

lates all the phenomenal 2013 nominees,” said Donna Evans, president and CEO of CWCC and the Women’s Leadership Foundation. “We are thrilled to honor Elbra Wedgeworth for her outstanding contributions to her profession and to the Denver community.”

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Eavesdropping on a couple having wine at The Village Cork: The woman said, “Yes, you’re right.” The man replied, “Will you say that again, I’ll use it as my ring tone.”

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reaching their full leadership potential. Wedgeworth has had a remarkable and inspiring professional career as a government leader and public servant, and has been a noted asset to the Denver community at large. She served in all three branches of city government before she was elected to Denver City Council in her home district, District Eight. As a councilwoman, Wedgeworth represented 22 neighborhood organizations. Among her accomplishments during her time in city council, she oversaw the redevelopment of East Village, Dahlia Square Shopping Center, Mercy Hospital and various other projects. Wedgeworth also helped Denver successfully land the bid to host the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Also during the gala, Colorado School of Mines presented Lyndsey Babcock as the 2013 four-year Florence Caldwell Achievement Scholarship recipient. “The CWCC congratu-

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WHEREAS, a further extension of the 19existing site agreement extension is in the

best interest of the City because the City’s police and fire communications needs will be served if a long-term site agreement is negotiated between the parties; and WHEREAS, the final form of the Second Amendment to Site Agreement has been agreed to by the parties. THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDAINS: Section 1: Pursuant to City Charter Section 13.4 and Sec. 11-4-11(J), W.M.C., a 4-month extension, with the possibility of two (2) additional one month extensions, Continued from Page 18 www.bonfils.org. St. John is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6, to Monday, the Site Agreement between the City and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, for and Tuesday, May 7, at Countryside Rec Center, the lease of a portion of the Fire Station GODSPELL AUDITIONS Auditions for the #6 workshop cell tower is at 999 West 124th Avenue 10470 Oak St., Westminster. The PET BLESSING First Congregational Church of Northglenn Players’ musical production of for operation of a monopole tower and sponsored by the North Metro Arts Alliance and wireless communications antennas, atEastlake in Thornton plans its annual Blessing “Godspell” will take place Sunday, May 5, at the tached hereto as Attachment 1, is hereby is for artists working in oil or watercolor. For approved. of the Pets ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Section 2. Emergency. Because the prior a registration form and more information on in the church parking lot at 12630 Second St., extension is set to expire on April 30, Drive, Northglenn. Auditions are by appoint2013, an emergency is declared to exist, costs, call 303-426-4114 or email beckyesilver@ Eastlake. Pastor Linda Crump-Bertrum will perment only for ages 18 and older. Actors should and this ordinance is declared to be neaol.com. cessary for the immediate preservation of form the blessing ceremony. Anyone is welcome prepare a one to two-minute monologue, 16 the public peace, health and safety. to bring their pets. Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and WESTMINSTER 6, MAY 20 Wherefore, this ordinance shall be in full bars from a contemporary comedic musical CITY OFMONDAY/MAY force and effect upon adoption of this orother pets will be blessed. (accompanist provided – bring sheet music), dinance, by an affirmative vote of six of ORDINANCE NO. 3675 Spiritual Com-of the Council if six or sevGENTLE YOGA Living Waterthe members SERIES OF 2013 a headshot and résumé. Call to schedule an en members of the Council are present at COUNCILLOR'S BILL NO. 17offer gentle body-mind SUNDAY/MAY 5 munity will yoga for the meeting at which this ordinance is INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS appointment at 303-450-8785. Callbacks are presented, or Atchison - Major beginners and those managing chronic painbyatan affirmative vote of four BLOOD DRIVE Immaculate Heart of Mary of the members of the Council if four or from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. Performances 7:30 p.m. Monday,ORDINMay 6, andfive Monday, Mayof the Council are present at members A BILL FOR AN EMERGENCY community blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 will be July 19-27. the meeting at which this ordinance is enANCE APPROVING A SECOND 20, at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Bring a mat, acted. AMENDMENT TO A SITE AGREEMENT p.m. Sunday, May 5, inside the Parish Center, Section 3. This ordinance shall be pubTHE CITYand OF water WESTMINMONDAY AND TUESDAY/MAY 6-7BETWEEN blanket bottle. Email yogawithjam11385 Grant Drive, Northglenn. For information lished in full within ten days after its enactSTER AND NEW CINGULAR WIREment. LESS PCS, LLC, FOR USE OF THE mie@gmail.com. or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ landLANDSCAPE WORKSHOP A two-day FIRE STATION #6 CELL TOWER AT 999 INTRODUCED, READ IN FULL, AND WEST 124TH AVENUE Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit Your Week continues on Page 20 scape painting workshop led by instructor Cheryl PASSED AND ADOPTED AS AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE this 22nd day of THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER April, 2013. ORDAINS: Attachment 1 WHEREAS, City Council previously auSECOND AMENDMENT TO SITE thorized a site agreement between the AGREEMENT City and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, for the purpose of construction and THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO SITE operation of a monopole tower, wireless AGREEMENT (“Second Amendment”) is communications antennas and an equipentered$800 into asin of this ___day of April, ment structure at 999 West 124th Avenue Theft: A 28-year-old door — causing connected to a burglary police on April 8. He 2013, by and between the City of West(a/k/a COU 1253 Cozy Corner ATT); and Broomfield man was damage — to enter the from 2012 in which said someone stole minster (“City”) and New Cingular WireWHEREAS, by a separate Site Agreeless PCS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability ment the City and New Cingular Wireless and arrested April 12 after residence ransack her financial docuthe license plate from company, with its principal office located PCS, LLC, agreed to extend the site lease at 12555 Cingular Way, Suite 1300, Alagreement from May through Octrying to steal $53.27 Kitchen cabinets ments were rummaged his Yamaha, which is 1, 2011, it. pharetta, GA 30004 (“Company”). tober 31, 2012; and in merchandise from open RECITALS and drawers through. Her card was stored in his garage. WHEREAS, the City and were New CinguA. City is the owner of land and facilities lar Wireless PCS, LLC, subsequently Safeway at 7353 Federal used to make $672.76 in When he in the bedroom discovered located were at 999 West 124th Avenue in the entered into a First Amendment to Site City of Westminster, Adams County, State Agreement extending for Blvd. open with contents unauthorized purchasthat thean plate was miss-the agreement of Colorado (the “Property”). A 50 by 40 addition six (6) month period, expiring foot Items parcel (the “Site”) within the Property He was found to dumped out. April after 30, 2013; es. There is no suspect ing, it was heand had has been previously leased to the ComWHEREAS, the City and New Cinguhave suspected mariincluding information. ridden it a bar over pany for construction and operation of a lar to Wireless PCS, LLC, have agreed to ex- paintings, monopole tend the site lease agreementjewelry, for an addi- gold juana and a glass pipe coins tower, and wireless communicathe weekend. The plate tions antennas and an equipment structional period of four (4) months, with the ture (the “Facilities”). The Company has possibility of two (2) one month extenin his possession, and stereo equipment – Third-degree was entered into CCIC/ one subtenant at the Site, which has locsions, to allow for a long-term site agreewas on probation. The to on the Company’s monoburglary: A Superior NCIC. There sus- and valued at $10,000 ated an antenna ment to is be no negotiated; pole and maintains equipment within the WHEREAS, a further extension of the man was processed and woman made a theft $15,000 among pect information. Company’s equipment structure. existing site agreement extension is in the – were Company is a wireless communicabest interest of the City because the City’s later transported to the the missingB. belongings. report to police on April tions provider, and permitted or licensed police and fire communications needs will Adams County jail. There isis nobysuspect 11. As a bulk vendor for the applicable federal or state governSecond-degree bur- site agreement be served if a long-term mental authority to operate in all or some negotiated between the parties; and information. National Entertainment glary: An offi cer wasthe final form areas of the City of Westminster. WHEREAS, of the Company and the City entered into a Second Amendment Unauthorized use of Network, she discovdispatched April 8 to to Site Agreement C. Site Lease Agreement dated December has been agreed to by the parties. (the “Site Lease Agreement”). CITY OFth WESTMINSTER a financial transaction Items in17, the1990 police ered that there was a the 5700THE block of 111 Prior to the expiration of the Site Lease ORDAINS: Place inSection reference to ato City Charter reports compiled theft from one of the ge 19 device: A 61-year-old which granted the Company 1: Pursuant Sec-are Agreement use of the Site for its Facilities, the City tion 13.4 and Sec. 11-4-11(J), W.M.C., a burglary. Westminster woman from public informavending machines at advised the Company that it was not will4-month extension, with the possibility of ing to in enter into a long term agreement to two (2) additional one month tion extensions, A 61-year-old man reported to police that contained police Walmart at 9499 Sherimaintain the Facilities on the Property to the Site Agreement between the City who lives Pueblo, but PCS, her credit card was department records. dan Blvd. An estimated after the expiration of the Site Lease andin New Cingular Wireless LLC, for Agreement. lease of a portion of the Fire Station uses thethe used four times in CaliCharges citations $20 was stolen. There Company and the City entered into a #6Westminster cell tower at 999 West 124th Avenue or D. short termguilt Site Agreement dated May 1, for operation of a monopole tower and residence as storage, fornia at four different listed don’t imply is no suspect informa2011 (the “Site Agreement”) while the wireless communications antennas, atCompany sought tached hereto as Attachment 1, is hereby said he found that locations. or innocence, and all longer term alternatives tion. for its operations, and the City permitted approved. someone broke the The woman never people are presumed the continued use by the Company of the Section 2. Emergency. Because the prior Site pursuant to the terms of Site Agreeextension is set to expire on April 30, window2013, in the rear of lost her card, but innocent until Theft: A 33-yearment.proven The Site Agreement expired on Ocan emergency is declared to exist, tober 31, 2012. and and this ordinance to be nethe house shat- is declared suspected that the guilty. old Westminster man E. The Company was unable to locate an cessary for the immediate preservation of tered a sliding incident was somehow gave a theft report to alternative site for its operations prior to the publicglass peace, health and safety. October 31, 2012 and requested an addiWherefore, this ordinance shall be in full CITY OF WESTMINSTER tional six (6) month extension of time force and effect upon adoption of this orwhich the City approved. On September dinance, by an affirmative vote of six of ORDINANCE NO. 3675 24, 2012 the Company and the City the members of the Council if six or sevSERIES OF 2013 entered into a First Amendment to Site en members of the Council are present at COUNCILLOR'S BILL NO. 17 Agreement (the “First Amendment”) perthe meeting at which this ordinance is INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS mitting the continued use by the Compresented, or by an affirmative vote of four Atchison - Major pany of the Site pursuant to the terms of of the members of the Council if four or Site Agreement. The First Amendment exfive members of the Council are present at A BILL FOR AN EMERGENCY ORDINpires on April 30, 2013. the meeting at which this ordinance is enANCE APPROVING A SECOND F. The City has since determined it is in acted. AMENDMENT TO A SITE AGREEMENT the City’s best interest to enter into a long Section 3. This ordinance shall be pubBETWEEN THE CITY OF WESTMINterm agreement with the Company to lished in full within ten days after its enactSTER AND NEW CINGULAR WIREmaintain the Facilities on the Property bement. LESS PCS, LLC, FOR USE OF THE cause the City’s police and fire communicFIRE STATION #6 CELL TOWER AT 999 ations needs will be served if a long-term INTRODUCED, READ IN FULL, AND WEST 124TH AVENUE site agreement is negotiated between the PASSED AND ADOPTED AS AN EMERparties. This decision has rendered the GENCY ORDINANCE this 22nd day of THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER Company’s need to relocate moot. ComApril, 2013. ORDAINS: pany and the City are negotiating a longAttachment 1 WHEREAS, City Council previously auterm site agreement; however, the negotiSECOND AMENDMENT TO SITE thorized a site agreement between the ations will not be completed by the First AGREEMENT City and New Cingular Wireless PCS, Amendment expiration date of April 30, LLC, for the purpose of construction and 2013. THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO SITE operation of a monopole tower, wireless G. The City agrees to extend the Site AGREEMENT (“Second Amendment”) is communications antennas and an equipAgreement an additional four (4) months, entered into as of this ___day of April, ment structure at 999 West 124th Avenue CITY OF WESTMINSTER with the possibility of two (2) one month 2013, by and between the City of West(a/k/a COU 1253 Cozy Corner ATT); and NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S extensions, up to and including October minster (“City”) and New Cingular WireWHEREAS, by a separate Site AgreeSETTLEMENT 31, 2013, to allow for a long-term site less PCS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability ment the City and New Cingular Wireless agreement to be negotiated. company, with its principal office located PCS, LLC, agreed to extend the site lease Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., H. City and the Company believe that the at 12555 Cingular Way, Suite 1300, Alagreement from May 1, 2011, through Ocnotice is hereby given that on the May 20, interests of the public will be served by pharetta, GA 30004 (“Company”). tober 31, 2012; and 2013, at Westminster, Colorado, final setpermitting the use of the Site and FacilitRECITALS WHEREAS, the City and New Cingutlement will be made by the City with A-1 ies in accordance with the terms and conA. City is the owner of land and facilities lar Wireless PCS, LLC, subsequently Chipseal Co. hereinafter called the ditions of the Site Agreement, the First located at 999 West 124th Avenue in the entered into a First Amendment to Site "Contractor," for and on account of the Amendment and this Second Amendment. City of Westminster, Adams County, State Agreement extending the agreement for contract for the construction of a Project TERMS of Colorado (the “Property”). A 50 by 40 an addition six (6) month period, expiring described as 2013 Crackseal Project. In consideration of the mutual covenants, foot parcel (the “Site”) within the Property April 30, 2013; and obligations, terms and conditions recited has been previously leased to the ComWHEREAS, the City and New Cingu1. Any person, co-partnership, associbelow, the parties agree as follows: pany for construction and operation of a lar Wireless PCS, LLC, have agreed to exation of persons, company, or corporation 1. City agrees to extend the Site Agreemonopole tower, wireless communicatend the site lease agreement for an addithat has furnished labor, materials, team ment and First Amendment an additional tions antennas and an equipment structional period of four (4) months, with the hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, four (4) months, with the possibility of two ture (the “Facilities”). The Company has possibility of two (2) one month extenor other supplies used or consumed by (2) one month extensions, up to and inone subtenant at the Site, which has locsions, to allow for a long-term site agreesuch Contractor or his subcontractor, or cluding October 31, 2013, to allow for a ated an antenna on the Company’s monoment to be negotiated; and that supplies rental machinery, tools, or long-term site agreement to be negotiated, pole and maintains equipment within the WHEREAS, a further extension of the equipment to the extent used in the proand will permit the continued use by the Company’s equipment structure. existing site agreement extension is in the secution of the work, whose claim thereCompany of the Site pursuant to the terms B. Company is a wireless communicabest interest of the City because the City’s for has not been paid by the Contractor or of the Site Agreement, the First Amendtions provider, and permitted or licensed police and fire communications needs will the subcontractor for the work contracted ment and this Second Amendment. by the applicable federal or state governbe served if a long-term site agreement is to be done, may file with the City a veri2. Amendments to Site Agreement. mental authority to operate in all or some negotiated between the parties; and fied statement of the amount due and una. Section 2 of the Site Agreement shall areas of the City of Westminster. WHEREAS, the final form of the paid on account of such claim. be amended to read as follows: C. Company and the City entered into a Second Amendment to Site Agreement “2. Term and Renewal. The term of this Site Lease Agreement dated December has been agreed to by the parties. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the Agreement shall commence on May 1, 17, 1990 (the “Site Lease Agreement”). THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 2011 (the “Commencement Date”) and Prior to the expiration of the Site Lease ORDAINS: 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, end on August 31, 2013; and may be exAgreement which granted the Company Section 1: Pursuant to City Charter SecColorado, 80031 by May 15, 2013. tended for up to two (2) additional months, use of the Site for its Facilities, the City tion 13.4 and Sec. 11-4-11(J), W.M.C., a resulting in an extended term that shall be advised the Company that it was not will4-month extension, with the possibility of 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file no later than October 31, 2013.” ing to enter into a long term agreement to two (2) additional one month extensions, such statement prior to such final settleb. Section 19(d) of the Site Agreement maintain the Facilities on the Property to the Site Agreement between the City ment will relieve the City from any and all shall be amended to read as follows: after the expiration of the Site Lease and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, for liability for such claim. “19(d) In consideration for the City extendAgreement. the lease of a portion of the Fire Station ing the term of the Site Agreement until D. Company and the City entered into a #6 cell tower at 999 West 124th Avenue Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 2nd August 31, 2013, with the possibility of a short term Site Agreement dated May 1, for operation of a monopole tower and day of May 2013. further extension not to exceed beyond 2011 (the “Site Agreement”) while the wireless communications antennas, atOctober 31, 2013, the City requires a Company sought longer term alternatives tached hereto as Attachment 1, is hereby CITY OF WESTMINSTER surety in the form of a performance bond for its operations, and the City permitted approved. /s/ Martin R. McCullough [or a letter of credit] in an amount suffithe continued use by the Company of the Section 2. Emergency. Because the prior City Attorney cient to cover the removal of the ComSite pursuant to the terms of Site Agreeextension is set to expire on April 30, Published in the Westsider pany Facilities from the Site pursuant to ment. The Site Agreement expired on Oc2013, an emergency is declared to exist, First publication: May 3, 2013 subparagraphs (a) and (b) above. The tober 31, 2012. and this ordinance is declared to be neLast publication: May 10, 2013 Company has provided the City with a bid E. The Company was unable to locate an cessary for the immediate preservation of 00039773 for the removal of the Company Facilities alternative site for its operations prior to the public peace, health and safety. in the amount of approximately October 31, 2012 and requested an addiWherefore, this ordinance shall be in full CITY OF WESTMINSTER $85,000.00. The Company shall deliver tional six (6) month extension of time force and effect upon adoption of this orthe performance bond [or letter of credit] which the City approved. On September dinance, by an affirmative vote of six of ORDINANCE NO. 3675 to the City Engineer in an amount no less 24, 2012 the Company and the City the members of the Council if six or sevSERIES OF 2013 than $85,000.00, which shall cover the entered into a First Amendment to Site en members of the Council are present at COUNCILLOR'S BILL NO. 17 costs, if necessary to remove the ComAgreement (the “First Amendment”) perthe meeting at which this ordinance is INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS pany Facilities which consist of a monomitting the continued use by the Compresented, or by an affirmative vote of four Atchison - Major pole tower, wireless communications anpany of the Site pursuant to the terms of of the members of the Council if four or tennas and an equipment structure, and Site Agreement. The First Amendment exfive members of the Council are present at A BILL FOR AN EMERGENCY ORDINrestore the premises.” pires on April 30, 2013. the meeting at which this ordinance is enANCE APPROVING A SECOND 3. Application of the Existing Site AgreeF. The City has since determined it is in acted. AMENDMENT TO A SITE AGREEMENT ment. The parties acknowledge and agree the City’s best interest to enter into a long Section 3. This ordinance shall be pubBETWEEN THE CITY OF WESTMINthat all of the terms and conditions of the term agreement with the Company to lished in full within ten days after its enactSTER AND NEW CINGULAR WIREexisting Site Agreement and the First maintain the Facilities on the Property bement. LESS PCS, LLC, FOR USE OF THE Amendment shall continue to apply until cause the City’s police and fire communicFIRE STATION #6 CELL TOWER AT 999 the expiration of this Second Amendment. ations needs will be served if a long-term INTRODUCED, READ IN FULL, AND WEST 124TH AVENUE 4. No Other Modifications. Except as exsite agreement is negotiated between the PASSED AND ADOPTED AS AN EMERpressly modified by the terms and condiparties. This decision has rendered the GENCY ORDINANCE this 22nd day of THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER tions contained in this Second AmendCompany’s need to relocate moot. ComApril, 2013. ORDAINS: ment, the terms and conditions of the Site pany and the City are negotiating a longAttachment 1 WHEREAS, City Council previously auAgreement and First Amendment are term site agreement; however, the negotiSECOND AMENDMENT TO SITE thorized a site agreement between the hereby reaffirmed by the parties hereto ations will not be completed by the First AGREEMENT City and New Cingular Wireless PCS, without any additional modification. Amendment expiration date of April 30, LLC, for the purpose of construction and 2013. THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO SITE operation of a monopole tower, wireless

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ated an antenna on the Company’s monopole and maintains equipment within the Company’s equipment structure. B. Company is a wireless communications provider, and permitted or licensed by the applicable federal or state governmental authority to operate in all or some areas of the City of Westminster. C. Company and the City entered into a Site Lease Agreement dated December 17, 1990 (the “Site Lease Agreement”). Prior to the expiration of the Site Lease Agreement which granted the Company use of the Site for its Facilities, the City advised the Company that it was not willing to enter into a long term agreement to maintain the Facilities on the Property after the expiration of the Site Lease Agreement. D. Company and the City entered into a short term Site Agreement dated May 1, 2011 (the “Site Agreement”) while the Company sought longer term alternatives for its operations, and the City permitted the continued use by the Company of the Site pursuant to the terms of Site Agreement. The Site Agreement expired on October 31, 2012. E. The Company was unable to locate an alternative site for its operations prior to October 31, 2012 and requested an additional six (6) month extension of time which the City approved. On September 24, 2012 the Company and the City entered into a First Amendment to Site Agreement (the “First Amendment”) permitting the continued use by the Company of the Site pursuant to the terms of Site Agreement. The First Amendment expires on April 30, 2013. F. The City has since determined it is in the City’s best interest to enter into a long term agreement with the Company to maintain the Facilities on the Property because the City’s police and fire communications needs will be served if a long-term site agreement is negotiated between the parties. This decision has rendered the Company’s need to relocate moot. Company and the City are negotiating a longterm site agreement; however, the negotiations will not be completed by the First Amendment expiration date of April 30, 2013. G. The City agrees to extend the Site Agreement an additional four (4) months, with the possibility of two (2) one month extensions, up to and including October 31, 2013, to allow for a long-term site agreement to be negotiated. H. City and the Company believe that the interests of the public will be served by permitting the use of the Site and Facilities in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Site Agreement, the First Amendment and this Second Amendment. TERMS In consideration of the mutual covenants, obligations, terms and conditions recited below, the parties agree as follows: 1. City agrees to extend the Site Agreement and First Amendment an additional four (4) months, with the possibility of two (2) one month extensions, up to and including October 31, 2013, to allow for a long-term site agreement to be negotiated, and will permit the continued use by the Company of the Site pursuant to the terms of the Site Agreement, the First Amendment and this Second Amendment. 2. Amendments to Site Agreement. a. Section 2 of the Site Agreement shall be amended to read as follows: “2. Term and Renewal. The term of this Agreement shall commence on May 1, 2011 (the “Commencement Date”) and end on August 31, 2013; and may be extended for up to two (2) additional months, resulting in an extended term that shall be no later than October 31, 2013.” b. Section 19(d) of the Site Agreement shall be amended to read as follows: “19(d) In consideration for the City extending the term of the Site Agreement until August 31, 2013, with the possibility of a further extension not to exceed beyond October 31, 2013, the City requires a surety in the form of a performance bond [or a letter of credit] in an amount sufficient to cover the removal of the Company Facilities from the Site pursuant to subparagraphs (a) and (b) above. The Company has provided the City with a bid for the removal of the Company Facilities in the amount of approximately $85,000.00. The Company shall deliver the performance bond [or letter of credit] to the City Engineer in an amount no less than $85,000.00, which shall cover the costs, if necessary to remove the Company Facilities which consist of a monopole tower, wireless communications antennas and an equipment structure, and restore the premises.” 3. Application of the Existing Site Agreement. The parties acknowledge and agree that all of the terms and conditions of the existing Site Agreement and the First Amendment shall continue to apply until the expiration of this Second Amendment. 4. No Other Modifications. Except as expressly modified by the terms and conditions contained in this Second Amendment, the terms and conditions of the Site Agreement and First Amendment are hereby reaffirmed by the parties hereto without any additional modification.

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Time for Change: A frank conversation about suicide prevention among working-aged men

Wednesday, May 15 - 7:00-9:00 a.m. American Furniture Warehouse 8501 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229

This event is FREE, however seating is limited and reservations are required. Please RSVP to A.Woodford@CommunityReachCenter.org to reserve your spot.

WESTMINSTER POLICE BRIEFS

Sally Spencer Thomas, Psy.D., CEO of Carson J. Spencer Foundation, presents Man Therapy... a mental health and suicide prevention campaign that employs humor to cut through stigma and tackle issues like depression, divorce and suicidal thoughts. Bucky Dilts, local businessman and retired Denver Bronco, presents insights on suicides in the NFL. Working-aged men account for the largest number of suicide deaths in Colorado. Although there are many gentlemental health services available to effectively prevent suicide, too many men continue to die without accessing help and support. Grab a doughnut, pull up a recliner, and take in this life-changing presentation!

Questions?

Contact Deb Haviland, 303.853.3472 or Lindy Schultz, 303.853.3679

A BIG thanks to our host, American Furniture Warehouse, who invites you to enjoy 1 hour of exclusive, private shopping following the presentation.

City of Westminster Summary of Proceedings Summary of proceedings of the Westminster City Council meeting of Monday, April 22, 2013. Mayor McNally, and Councillors Atchison, Briggs, Kaiser, Lindsey, and Major were present at roll call. Mayor Pro Tem Winter was absent. The minutes of the regular meeting of

April 8, 2013, were approved as presenFor more information ted. or to place a legal ad, The Mayor and Councillors presented please contact our Legals Department at service awards to employees with 20, 25

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720-556-6340 adcolegals@ourcoloradonews.com IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has caused this Second Amendment to be duly executed on its behalf as of the day and year first above written. Published in the Westsider May 3, 2013 00039732 CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Westminster on May 14, 2013, at 7 p.m., at the Westminster City Hall, 4800 West 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the 4th Amended Official Development Plan for Orchard Park Place Filing No. 1 located at the southwest corner of Interstate 25 and West 144th Avenue. The proposal is for a medical campus including medical offices and a hospital on approximately 35 acres. Copies of all application materials and the proposed plans submitted by the applicant, as well as all informational material submitted by others, that will be considered by the Planning Commission at this hearing are available for inspection at the Westminster Planning Division. Questions or comments can be directed to Terri Hamilton, Planner III at 303-6582096. Mac Cummins Planning Manager Publish in the Westsider May 3, 2013 00039267 City of Westminster Summary of Proceedings Summary of proceedings of the Westminster City Council meeting of Monday, April 22, 2013. Mayor McNally, and Councillors Atchison, Briggs, Kaiser, Lindsey, and Major were present at roll call. Mayor Pro Tem Winter was absent. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 8, 2013, were approved as presented. The Mayor and Councillors presented service awards to employees with 20, 25 and 36 years of service to the City. Mayor McNally proclaimed May 15 to be Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 12 thru 18 to be Police Week; and May 11 to be Community Pride Day. Council approved the following items: March 2013 Financial Report; Change Date of Second City Council Meeting in May to May 20; 1st Qtr 2013 Insurance Claims Report; 2013 Library Materials Purchases Over $50,000; Short-Term

and 36 years of service to the City.

Mayor McNally proclaimed May 15 to be Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 12 thru 18 to be Police Week; and May 11 to be Community Pride Day.

Council approved the following items: March 2013 Financial Report; Change Date of Second City Council Meeting in May to May 20; 1st Qtr 2013 Insurance Claims Report; 2013 Library Materials Purchases Over $50,000; Short-Term Leases of Water Rights to Irrigators; 5Year Water Lease Agreement with Hyland Hills; Tandem Axle Tractor and Tandem Dump Trucks with Snow Removal Equipment Purchase; Contract Amendment for 72nd Avenue/Raleigh Street Bridge Replacement Design Engineering; 87th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard Lift Station Replacement Project Construction and Engineering Contracts; 4th Amended IGA with UDFCD & Adams County for Little Dry Creek Regional Detention Pond; 3rd Amendment to IGA with UDFCD for Tanglewood Creek Channel and Pond Improvements; and finding that appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Sign Code variance at Village at Standley Lake ODP was perfected. Council opened and continued to June 24 a public hearing to consider an appeal of a Planning Commission Denial for a sign variance at Village at Standley Lake ODP. Council adopted the following resolutions: Resolution No. 15 making Appointments to Fill Vacancies on Boards and Commissions; and Resolution No. 16 extending Hyland Village Service Commitment. Council passed the following Councillor’s Bill as an emergency ordinance: A BILL FOR AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO A SITE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER AND NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, FOR USE OF THE FIRE STATION #6 CELL TOWER AT 999 WEST 124TH AVENUE Council passed the following Councillors’ Bills on first reading: A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2013 BUDGET OF THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE 2013 E S T I M A T E D R E V E N U E S I N T HE FUNDS. Purpose: to appropriate a $169,704 grant from the State Historical Fund for rehabilitation of the Shoenberg Farm Milk House. A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH AIR COMM CORPORATION. Purpose: to authorize the City Manager to execute and implement an EDA with Air Comm Corporation. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. By Order of the Westminster City Council Linda Yeager, City Clerk Published in the Westsider May 3, 2013 00039726

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TUESDAY/MAY 7 PICKLEBALL FOR seniors Learn about the hottest new trend in

senior sports, pickleball, in a free instructional class at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Pickleball is a fun, sweet sport that is played with a perforated ball and paddles on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. RSVP at 303-450-8801. For people ages 55 and over.

OPEN HOUSE Help your community decide what its local recreational needs are for the neighborhoods along the central Ralston Road corridor at an open house from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at Arvada City Hall, in the Anne Campbell Room. The Citizens for a Livable Ralston Community neighborhood association, with the help of the Arvada City Council and City Staff, are helping to guide the development, design and construction of a new recreational facility for the community that was once served by the Fisher

Pool. See www.RalstonCommunity.org for information.

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online to www.arvadacenter.org/on-stage.

LIFETREE CAFÉ The issue of racism will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “The Black and White Truth About Racism: Will We Ever Live in a Colorblind World?” features an exclusive filmed interview with Daryl Davis, a black man who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

WEDNESDAY/MAY 8

THURSDAY/MAY 9

TUESDAY/MAY 7, 14, 21, 28

THEATER AUDITION The Creative Revolution Theatre Company will have auditions for its summer melodrama show from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, with callbacks on Thursday, May 9, at the Thornton Arts & Culture Center. The show is “The Picture That Was Turned To The Wall or She May Have Seen Better Days.” Performances are Aug. 16-18 at the Thornton Arts & Culture Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton. Rehearsals will last from May 15 to Aug. 15. Email creativerevolutiontheatre@gmail.com for an audition appointment or questions. Visit www.creativerevolutiontheatre.org.

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

FAMILY CAREGIVER workshops Are you caring for an aging

KEYBOARD CONVERSATION Jeffrey Siegel presents Keyboard

parent or relative with Alzheimer’s disease. Find out about what causes dementia and the signs to watch for a free Alzheimer’s family caregiver workshops from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in May at Home Instead Senior Care, 2095 S. Pontiac Way, Denver. Call 303-389-5700; RSVP by the Friday before the workshop you want

Conversations at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the Main Stage Theater at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. The final concert of the 25th anniversary season is “Dance: Waltzes, Marches, Polkas, and Tangos!” For tickets and additional information, call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or go

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

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“You can’t beat us book people down. We treat every book like a sacred individual,” said Dave Harrison, who has worked at Black and Read in Arvada for almost seven years. “Our expertise is what makes us better than chains.” While most independent book stores mainly feature used books, it is still important to meet customer demand on current popular titles — from “50 Shades of Grey” to the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series by George R.R. Martin. Customer relationships help bookstore owners/managers know what to order when it comes to popular titles. “We try to get in what people are looking for, and if there are popular titles we have people looking for often. We can order them from other independent

Angelika Behrooz and Wayne Leanza own The Book Cranny in Arvada. The store thrives on customer service and using the internet to find rare books. Photos by Clarke Reader sellers,” said Wayne Leanza, co-owner of the Book Cranny in Arvada. Ignoring the online markets would be a mistake, but these shops are using it as a tool. “We started out selling books online, so we’re very aware of the prices being charged for books, and price accordingly,” said Leanza. Book Cranny co-owner Angelika Behrooz said that the shop will even do ordering online for people who would rather not do it themselves. “Some people don’t know how to find these cheaper books, don’t want to put their credit card information online or just don’t want to take the time to do it,” she said. “We’re happy to do the ordering for

the people who would rather not.” While Black and Read, the Book Stop and Book Cranny don’t have near the space that a Barnes & Noble does, they all make up for it by maximizing the space they do have. Any customer who walks into the shops will be astounded by the sheer volume of books in the space, with shelves following every contour and wall. Since all three shops buy books from individuals — some offer cash, some trade credit — the inventory is constantly changing, making frequent visits a good idea if a shopper wants to snatch up new titles. Each store carries an equally impressive range of genres. “We know many of the older

STORE LOCATIONS

Locations of independent bookstores in the west Jeffco region. Map by Lindsay Lovato

Black and Read 7821 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, CO 80003 303-467-3236 www.blackandread.net The Book Cranny 7580 Grant Place Arvada, Colorado 80002 303-420-7765 www.blueplanetbooksellers.com

The Book Stop 10840 W 44th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303-425-4960 www.abookstop.com Paperback Patti’s 2060 Youngfield St. Lakewood, CO 80215 303-274-1911 www.paperbackpatti.com

men like the Westerns, and we have plenty of romances for women, but we also carry a lot of mystery-thrillers,” Swindle said. “There are so many genres out there, and we have something for everyone.” Book collectors who are looking for hard-to-find titles can spend hours going through the collected rarities at the stores. At Black and Read one is likely to find Stephen King novels on one shelf, and old hardback copies of “The Complete Set of Roman Drama” or three-volume set of “The Life of Samuel Johnson.” While the actual stock and layout is different in each shop, the attitude is the same — care about the books and care about the customers. “It’s a good job because the people who come into bookstores always make for good conversation,” Harrison said. Talking to customers about their favorite books is one of the best parts of the job, according to Behrooz. “We’re very available for customers and we love to suggest books,” she said. “We want people to feel welcome to come and browse and chat with us.”

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Eagles continue to dominate 3A baseball Faith Christian blanks rival Holy Family, takes doubleheader By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - If there were any doubts that Faith Christian was the best team in Class 3A, they were put aside during the Eagles’ doubleheader with No. 3 Holy Family. Faith Christian, which was No. 2 in 3A, not only swept the doubleheader with its rival Tigers — the Eagles dominated the matchup. Faith Christian won the first game 7-0 and then rolled to a 10-0 win in the second game. In fact in the second game Ian Loffert had a no-hitter going into the sixth, before Conor Stanley broke his streak with a single. “I took it one pitch at a time,” Loffert said. “Tried to breathe and stay calm, I knew my team had my back.” Loffert and the Eagles have been dominating their opponents for much of the season. Faith Christian’s lone loss came on March 21, when the Eagles lost to Prairie View 7-4. Since then the Eagles have been practically unstoppable, winning 12 in a row and outscoring the opponents 127-11. And against Holy Family, Faith Christian dominated all aspects of the game. The Eagles got their bats going, with 21

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hits — while Holy Family had only seven. In the first game of the doubleheader, Steven Galambos got things going for the Eagles with a solo shot in the opening inning. He also added an RBI double in the sixth. Tyler Deven, Tyler Tucker and Tristan Ortega also had RBIs in the game. Tucker got the win on the mound, striking out eight batters and allowing only six hits. Faith Christian did a good job getting runners around the bases and into scoring position, with a combined eight steals in the doubleheader. Deven had two in the second game, and was practically unstoppable. The senior outfielder went 3 for 4, with three RBIs and scoring two runs. He wasn’t the only one hitting the ball over the field. Brandyn Thompson went 3 for 4, with two doubles, four RBIs and two runs. He hit an RBI double off the wall to get the Eagles going in the fourth. Thompson also hit an RBI single to seal the victory in the sixth. “It’s always good to win,” Loffert said. “They are a good team and fun competition. When our team plays well, like they did, it’s a very good feeling.” Faith also topped Bishop Machebeuf 11-4 on April 27. Deven went 2 for 5 with three RBIs. Spencer Mochal got the win for the Eagles. Holy Family carried a six-game winning streak into its matchup with Faith Christian. The Tigers topped Manual on April 24 7-2.

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Legacy finishes fourth at Ashley Forey Invite Cherry Creek wins tourney; Ringsby gets individual title; regular season wraps this week By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com GOLDEN - Just like that the high school girls golf season is coming to an end. Golfers close out the regular season this week, before competing in next week’s regional tournaments. The state tournament will be played May 20-21 at the Tiara Rado Golf Course in Grand Junction. Horizon, Legacy, Mountain Range and Standley Lake all played in the Ashley Forey golf tournament, which was held at the Rolling Hills Country Club in Golden. The tournament, which is the largest annual girls golf tournament in the state, featured 33 teams and 128 participants. Cherry Creek was first with 220 points, followed by Arapahoe which was second with 226. Legacy finished fourth, six points behind third-place finisher Valor Christian.

Standley Lake was 14th, Mountain Range 18th and Horizon was 31st. Cherry Creek’s Calli Ringsby took home the individual medley with a 4-under par 69, Arapahoe’s Claudia Davis (71) was second. Legacy’s Sarah Hankins posted a 76, to finish tied for fifth at the tournament. It was third time Hankins has posted a score in the 70s, she shot 73 and 76 at earlier tournaments. The Lightning have had three top-five finishes this season, including placing third at the Poudre Invitational at the beginning of April. Jennifer Hankins had a season-best 81 at the Flatirons golf course, while Lisa From also had her best score at the Flatirons after posting an 88. Lauren Trujillo shot a team-best 79 for the Gators, while Kendall Lovato shot a 94 for the Mustangs. Heather Kroll had the low round for the Hawks with an 87.

Area golfers competed in the Ashley Forey golf invitational on Monday. Cherry Creek won the team title. Regular season wraps up this week, and the teams will compete in regional tournaments next week. Photo by Jonathan Maness

Raiders draft former Legacy standout Kasa in sixth round Area tennis teams open regional tournaments

Broomfield City Courts. In Class 5A, both Legacy and Thornton played Tuesday and Wednesday in the Region 1 tournament at Cherry Creek. Northglenn will finish up the Region 5 tournament today at City Park.

By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - Former Legacy star Nick Kasa will be taking his talents to Oakland next season. Kasa, who is played tight end for CU, was drafted on Saturday by the Raiders in the sixth round with the 172nd overall selection. He caught 25 passes for 391 yards and had three touchdowns as a senior for the Buffs in his first season as a tight end.

HULBERT MAKES FIRST TEAM ALL-RMAC

Nicole Hulbert, a 2011 graduate from Pomona, was chosen to the All-RMAC women’s golf first team. Lara Pocs, a 2009 graduate of Holy Family, was also chosen to the All-RMAC third team.

REGIONAL TOURNAMENT

Area girls’ golf teams will open regional play this week. Holy Family and Skyview played Tuesday and Wednesday in the Class 4A Region 5 tournament, which was played at the

WOLVERINES STAY PERFECT IN SOCCER

Skyview girls’ soccer team continued its domination, topping Fort Morgan 10-0 on April 25. The Wolverines haven’t let an opponent score since April 4 and are now 11-0 overall and 4-0 in the Colorado 7 League.

JAGUARS BEAT TIGERS

Sophomore Alycia Wright scored a second-half goal to help Jefferson Academy girls’ soccer team beat Holy Family 1-0 on April 25. Heidi Wendt was credited with the assist, while goalkeeper Maddie Lewis had seven saves.

LIGHTNING TOP LAMBKINS

Jake Bublitz went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI to help Legacy baseball top Fort Collins 11-5 on April 27. The Lightning, who have won six in a row, scored seven runs in the top of the sixth inning to get the win. Legacy (8-4 overall, 4-0 Front Range League) also beat Loveland 12-2 on April 25.

Hunter Parnell went 3 for 4 with a two RBIs.

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overall and 7-0 in the 3A Regional 8 League. Raeanne Sanchez scored four goals in the win.

Holy Family boys and girls track teams finished 11th at the Lobocat Roundup on April 25. Ryan Younggreen took first in the boys’ 110 and fourth in the 300 hurdles Katrina Gallic was second in the girls’ shotput and fourth in the javelin throw for the Tigers. Thornton’s Sean Paiz was second in the boys’ 3,200 meter run, while his teammate Mario Vielma was fourth. Horizon’s Megan Mooney was fourth in the girls’ 800 and 1600 run.

Justin Sewald pitched a complete game four-hitter and had six strike outs to help Standley Lake beat Columbine 3-2 on Saturday. Matt Fujinami helped the Gators top Arvada West 6-5 on April 25. Fujinami went 4 for 4 with four RBIs, two doubles and a home run. Standley Lake (8-6 overall, 2-2 Jeffco League) also fell to Bear Creek 7-1 on April 26.

SWIMMING RANKINGS

NORSE PERFECT IN EMAC

Standley Lake boys swimming team is currently ranked 14th in the state, while Pomona is 18th. Eric Ung has the second fastest time in state in the 100-yard breaststroke, with a time of 59.80 seconds. Ung also has the seventh fastest time in the 100-butterfly, as well as the seventh fastest time in the 200-freestyle and is also 19th in the 200-individual medley.

WILDCATS CONTINUE TO ROLL

The Academy cruised to a 5-0 win over Sheridan on April 25 to improve to 7-0-1

SEWALD LIFTS STANDLEY LAKE

Northglenn topped Gateway 12-0 on April 25 to improve to 4-0 in the Eastern Metro Athletic Conference. The Norse did come up short against Ponderosa on Saturday, falling 9-8. Northglenn scored four runs in the sixth to cut the lead to one run.

LEGACY SOCCER PICK UP TWO FRL WINS

The Lightning won back-to-back games against FRL rivals. Legacy (11-2, 8-1 FRL) beat Fort Collins 3-2 on April 25 and Loveland 3-0 on April 26.

Loveland swimmers take Mustang Invitational Indians win eight events to dominate meet By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON - Just three weeks before the state meet, it is apparent who is one of the favorites in Class 5A swimming. The Loveland Indians dominated the Mustangs Invite, at the VMAC, winning eight of 10 events to runaway with the title. The Indians won the invite with 375 points, while Cherokee Trail was second with 185 and Fossil Ridge was third with 179. Legacy (99 points) was 12th and Mountain Range (44) 14th. Loveland is currently ranked third

in the state, behind Cherry Creek and defending champion Regis. “It was a great meet,” Loveland’s head coach Jim Nickell said. “We knew we had a great team and they proved it (Saturday).” Ryan Ball took first in both the 100yard backstroke and also the 200 individual medley. Ball took first in the 100 back with a time of 51.75 seconds, he also won the the 200 IM with a season best time of 1:54.24. Ethan McNally, who was second in the 200 IM behind Ball, took first in the 100 breast with a time of 59.3 — which is currently the second quickest time in the state. Pat Jones won the 500 free with a time of 4:50.16 and Cooper Bowen was first in the 200 free with a time of

1:45.99. The Indians also completed a clean sweep of the relays. Discovery Canyon’s Luke Robert was first in the 50 free, Fairview’s Miles MacKenzie was first in the 100 free and John Frank of Pine Creek won the 100 butterfly. Broomfield’s Cody Engstrom won the diving competition. Andrew Jaschke had the best time for Legacy, finishing sixth in the 500 free. Andrew Otterson was seventh in diving for the Lightning, Jacob Israelsen was seventh in the 200 free and Blake Higgins was eighth in the 200 IM. Mountain Range’s Jonathan Clements was fifth in diving. The Mustangs also had two top-10 finishes in relays, finishing eighth in the 400 free relay and ninth in the 200 free relay.

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