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Hopefuls outline outlooks Forum shares views of Westminster candidates By Ashley Reimers

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The trees along the shoreline of Standley Lake in Westminster are beginning to change colors as the fall season continues. The park is open year-round and is open from sunset to sundown to shoreline fishing, hiking or just viewing the fall colors and wildlife. Photo by Ashley Reimers

Stadium name changes, brings in revenue By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Built in 2007, North Stadium is now 1STBANK Field. On Oct. 7, the Adams 12 Five Star School District signed a naming rights agreement with FirstBank Colorado for the field at 12500 Delaware St. in Westminster. “We’re fortunate to have strong partners who support student success in the Five Star District, from our parents to our staff and local businesses like FirstBank,” said Mark Clark, president of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education. “This partnership further illustrates FirstBank’s commitment to investing in the local community.” The agreement with FirstBank, Colorado’s largest locally owned bank, will generate $1.2 million over the next 10 years to be reinvested into other athletic fields in the district, including Five Star Stadium and the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, both in Thornton, as well as continued improvement at 1STBANK Field. Superintendent Chris Gdowski said because of the many budget cuts needed over the years, one place the district struggles the most to invest in, is facilities and capital improvements. “We try to preserve as many assets as we can in the classroom, like keeping class size as low as possible, so that means making choices to not invest in other areas like athletic fields,” he said. “So this agreement is a great way to invest and make improvements at our athletic fields.” The district began their search for a partnership with a local

Wide receiver J.J. Pita breaks through a tackle during a game against Pinnacle Sept. 28 at the formerly-named North Stadium. Photo by Kate Ferraro or national company in June of 2012. Joe Ferdani, communications director for the district, said because of the location of the Stadium continues on Page 18

Westminster mayor and city council candidates shared their views and goals for the city during the Oct. 10 candidate forum at city hall. Hosted by Colorado Community Media, the publisher of the Westminster Window and the Westsider, candidates were asked a variety of questions giving the community an opportunity to get to know the candidates before making their choice in the November Election. For voters who were unable to attend the candidate forum, the complete program can be viewed on the city’s website, www.ci.westminster.co.us or on cable on Channel 8. With the three mayor candidates, Herb Atchison, Bob Briggs and Mary Lindsey, currently serving on council, the questions asked focused on how they will use their experience in their role as mayor and were asked about their thoughts on the development of the former mall site. The candidate with at least 40 percent of the vote will be elected mayor to serve a four-year term. If one candidate doesn’t receive at least 40 percent of the vote, a run-off election will take place between the two candidates with the most votes. When asked about the redevelopment of the former Westminster mall site, Briggs said he thinks the planning team is starting to move in the right direction, but thinks the plan needs a signature piece as part of the redevelopment. “I would suggest that we look at a signature thing like the River Walk in San Antonio in our downtown to give us that signature thing we are looking for,” he said. Atchison touched on the change of course the city has taken in terms of the planning of the former mall site. He said the city has failed twice to go with a master developer, and now the concept of breaking the proposed development into smaller blocks is a better opportunity to attract more developers. “We have to take action and look at different models, which is starting with the recent change of the outlay of the mall,” he said. Lindsey agreed with what both Atchison and Briggs spoke about in terms of the former mall site, and said she believes the city is on the right track. She spoke about the importance of recycling the demolished material of the former mall and said council has listened to the community to hear what they want for the new downtown. “We want to draw the people to our side of town to bring in more sales tax dollars,” she said. Seven of eight city council candidates appeared at the forum including Bruce Baker, Debbie Bergamo, David DeMott, A.J. Elserougi, Albert Garcia, C. Michael Litzau and Emma Pinter. Suzanne Ramirez was unable to attend due to Forum continues on Page 18

The Adams 12 Five Star School District signed a rights agreement with FirstBank changing the name of North Stadium in Westminster to 1STBANK Field. The agreement will generate $1.2 million over the next 10 years to be reinvested into other athletic fields in the district. The stadium was built in 2007 and can seat 2,500 people, not including the overflow seating in the grass area. Photo by Ashley Reimers

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Field of opportunity rich but rocky Emily Jacomet and Connor Buckborough stood at the top of the escalator, their red “Ask Me” T-shirts loudly proclaiming their belief in the seemingly infinite possibilities lined up table-by-table in the cavernous room just beyond them. Emily: “It’s more than just an education. It’s an experience. You’ll remember these experiences and these friends for the rest of your life.” Connor: “It’s the world’s best network.” Emily: “I’ve met my lifelong friends.” Connor, nodding: “They’ll be in my wedding, for sure.” Student ambassadors from University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Emily and Connor spent a recent afternoon welcoming an expected 4,000 high school students to the second annual national Denver College Fair at the Colorado Convention Center. “It’s overwhelming,” Emily said of the vast choice behind the doors. “It’s crazy. But once you find the school for you, you’ll just feel it.” Like a special relationship. Finding it, though, can feel almost impossible as you walk into the hall where seemingly endless rows of tables in blue and white draping stretch from one end to the other.

“It’s stressful,” Greenwood Village junior Jessica Diamond said, as she wandered down an aisle. The more than 300 universities offered something for everyone. There was Saint Michael’s College, a picturesque Catholic Vermont campus of 2,000 students. There was the spirited 24,000-student-strong University of Oregon. And there was Arizona State University with its mega-Tempe campus of more than 60,000 students. But even their stripped-down presence of tablecloths and pamphlets stirred a sense of excitement, of potential and promise and the glimpse of futures just waiting to be grasped. Students and parents strolled the aisles, looking, questioning, listening, waiting for that spark of connection that this could be

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a school to consider. “It’s kind of like in high school, you’re preparing for college,” said junior Elizabeth Lipshutz, a friend who accompanied Diamond. “In college, you’re preparing for the rest of your life.” Rafael Barron, a junior from Aurora, wants to be a doctor someday. He was looking for possibilities. “There’s so much to think about,” he said. “It makes me excited, not so much scared but nervous … about what would be the best choice for me.” His parents, Yadira and Gavino Barron, resolutely believe in the power of college as a launching pad to success, one worth sacrifice in time and money. “It’s so important to have that college degree,” Yadira said, “because no one can take that away from you.” She and Gavino have four children — Rafael will be the second to attend college. And Yadira will tell you she and her daughter, in her first year at Regis University, easily fall into dreaming about what lies ahead. Gavino is more pragmatic: “You’ve got dreams and goals, I’ve always said. A dream is just a dream — a goal is when you have a plan … This,” he said, glancing at the row of tables, “is part of the plan. This is a step from Point A to Point B. This is why we’re here.” But getting to Point B isn’t always easy these days. A report by the U.S. Department of Education finds that if the cost of attending public four-year institutions continues to increase, the price of a public education in 2016 will be more than twice what it was in 2001. “The rising cost of college,” the report continues, “may make it increasingly difficult for students to access and complete their postsecondary education.” About two-thirds of bachelor’s degrees recipients borrow money to pay for their education, research shows, and the average college senior graduates with $25,000 in student loan debt. That financial concern has refocused

how colleges and universities reach out to prospective students, admissions directors say. “Four years at college is such a transformational time — you really figure out who you are,” said Anne Fattig, assistant director of admissions of small-town Simpson College in Iowa. “The right college kind of makes or breaks that to an extent.” But it’s not enough anymore to highlight only the experience. “It’s such an incredible investment,” Jeremy Brown of Saint Michael’s College said. Students need to “find that institution where not only they feel safe to explore who they are and who are going to become, but also a place where they have opportunities upon graduating.” So, outcomes — a college’s job placement and loan default rates, for instance — become key ingredients to the quest. Three years ago, Brown couldn’t have rattled off the college’s default rate without researching it first. Now, it’s at his fingertips. Students and parents, he said, want to know they’ll “be getting jobs when they graduate and can pay off their loans.” Connor Buckborough, the ambassador from UNC, is counting on being able to do just that. A sophomore studying communications and brewing technology, “I’m pretty far in the hole,” he said about his loan debt. But he has no doubt about his choices. “It’s going to be worth it, as long as you excel,” he said. “There’s always a way.” Emily Jacomet is certain, too. “One hundred percent. I’ll never regret going to college.” Education. Experience. Friendship. Selfdiscovery. Work. Amazing how a cavernous room of tables and pamphlets can scatter seeds of infinite possibilities. 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 303-5664110.

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Candidates’ views differ on Amendment 66 By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A recent Jefferson County school board candidate forum showed the extent to which the hopefuls differ on major areas of education policy. Whether it’s a tax hike aimed at increasing school funding, a controversial student data gathering system, or the always hot-button topic of school vouchers, audience members left Holy Shepard Lutheran church in Lakewood on Oct. 10 with a clear view of where each candidate stands on the issues. The six Board of Education candidates gave different opinions on the issue of education funding, and whether Jeffco taxpayers should support a statewide ballot question aimed at boosting it. Candidates Tonya AultmanBettridge, Jeff Lamontagne and Gordon “Spud” Van de Water each support Amendment 66, which would create $950 million in new taxes annually to overhaul the state’s school finance formula. Lamontagne believes that passage of Amendment 66 is necessary because the state “has cut and cut” education spending over the years, resulting in Colorado students getting $2,000 less in perpupil funding than the national average. “It puts our state and all of our kids at a great disadvantage,” he said. But Julie Williams, John Newkirk and Ken Witt oppose the tax hike, primarily because Jeffco taxpayers will end up paying more into the new school finance sys-

Jeff Lamontagne speaks during a Jefferson County Board of Education candidate forum in Lakewood on Oct. 10. Fellow candidates Tonya Aultman-Bettridge, Julie Williams and John Newkirk, left to right, are also pictured. Photo by Vic Vela tem than the district will be getting back. Newkirk believes that Jeffco will only getting back about 55 cents for every tax dollar, while other school districts take in more. “Show me a bill that returns 100 percent of taxes back to Jeffco, and that’s something I would support,” he said. It’s true that Jeffco will not get back a total return on investment, under Amendment 66. But backers like Van de Water see the district getting back much more money than what opponents say, perhaps close to 90 percent, when

it’s all said and done. And Van de Water told the audience that it’s important to understand that Amendment 66 is a “statewide school finance plan” and that the measure is meant to help poor rural and inner-city schools get more funding. “Jeffco is providing that boost and that’s OK with me,” said Van de Water. The candidates also gave varying opinions on the district’s intention to pilot a controversial classroom dashboard that will collect student information into a single database.

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Supporters like Aultman-Bettridge say the system will enable students to get more personalized instruction. She also said that teachers having to bounce from one data system to another “takes away from teaching time.” “I’m very excited about the opportunity to bring the data together in one place to better personalize education,” she said. “Of course we must secure the data and we must protect privacy.” But issues surrounding student privacy and security are at the top of the list of concerns of candidates who have yet to embrace the

dashboard. The dashboard’s data will be backed by the Georgiabased nonprofit inBloom, a company that has received national criticism for its ability to collect students’ personal and academic information. The district insists it will only store data that’s already being collected in current databases. But candidates like Williams aren’t completely sold on that. She also wonders how the district will afford the inBloom technology once the start-up funding -- which is primarily being donated by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation -- goes away, after the pilot period ends. “What happens in a year or two when Bill and Melinda Gates aren’t paying anymore and we’re stuck with the bill?” she said. Candidates were also asked about the role that sexual education should play in the classroom. They all said that basic facts about sexuality and reproduction should be taught, but that the heavier issues should be handled at students’ homes. “It’s important that we educate children about the health issues around sex,” Witt said. “But it’s equally important that we keep morals and sexual norms out of the discussion.” The subject of vouchers also came up, with Aultman-Bettridge, Lamontagne and Van de Water each taking pledges to oppose vouchers, saying that public taxpayer dollars should stay with public schools. Williams, Newkirk and Witt did not offer pledges to oppose vouchers, though they said they didn’t see it as being an issue they’d have to deal with on the board.

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Council takes in county perspective By Amy Woodward

awoodwar@ourcoloradonews.com County commissioners Faye Griffin and Casey Tighe stopped by Golden city council on Oct. 10 to make a presentation on community corrections. Commissioners will be on an educational tour to municipalities in the county to present information on community corrections, its functions, and why the county is interested in relocating the proposed

correctional building that fell flat this past July. As part of the tour, commissioners will request city council members for their input on potential site locations and financial assistance options. The meetings are not about location approvals Commissioner Tighe said. “The purpose of this is to provide an informational presentation to city council on what corrections is,” he said. “We have not identified a location.” Talks on location sites will not begin until after the first of the year, Tighe said. The proposed community corrections building will be provided by Intervention Community Corrections Services or ICCS

Starting the week of Oct. 15, ballots will be mailed to registered Jeffco voters. Ballots can be dropped off starting Oct. 21 through Nov. 5. Voter Service and Polling Centers in Jeffco will open on Oct. 21, as well. Drop off locations will be in the voter ballot packets but for Golden residents, the location will be at Golden’s city hall or the Clerk

and Recorder’s Office at the Jeffco Administrative and Courts Building 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 2560. Voters can now register to vote: • Before Oct. 15 by mail, through a voter registration drive or at the local DMV • Before Oct. 28 online at www. GoVoteColorado.com • On Election Day in person at any Voter Service and Polling Center.

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comment was given on how the council intends to assist the county on site locations, financial assistance or support for ICCS relocation. “We don’t have to have it,” Jeffco county administrator Ralph Snell said. The county has been looking to relocate ICCS for three years, and has looked at 50 location sites. Most of those sites have been near or in Golden, Schell said. Future scheduled meetings include Monday, Oct. 21, with the Westminster City Council (6:30 p.m.), Monday, Oct. 28, with the Arvada City Council (6 p.m.), Thursday, Nov. 14, with the Edgewater City Council (7 p.m.) and the Wheat Ridge City Council on Friday, Nov. 18, (6:30 p.m.).

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which is a private, nonprofit agency. ICCS is currently located in the New York Building on Kendall St. in Lakewood, and has been there since 1977. Its purpose is to provide a short-term transition from prison to the community, where previous offenders will be given the opportunity to find work, and learn the skills needed to handle financial obligations. Councilors listened intently for an hour to the presentation given by commissioners along with Kathy Otten, division director for Justice Services at the Colorado Department of Human Services, and Gregg Kildow, executive director for ICCS. Many questions were asked, but little

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Morrow convicted in August of assaulting 15-year-old boy By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcommunitynews. com A former Adams County Sheriff’s deputy was sentenced last week to five years in prison for assaulting a teenage boy. David Morrow, 30, was convicted of second-degree assault, third-degree assault and child abuse after a six-day jury trial in August. Morrow faced a maximum sentence of 16 years in prison, but received the minimum of five. “We respect the decision of the judge, and it sends the message

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to the law enforcement community that this kind of conduct will not be tolerated,” said Sue Lindsay, public information officer with the Adams County district attorney’s office. The assault on the 15-year-old boy happened on June 12, 2011, when Morrow Morrow responded to a 911 call about a disturbance at 8790 Welby Road in Adams County. According to court records and evidence presented at trial, the boy appeared highly intoxicated and was taken to the hospital. “The ambulance attendant had restrained the juvenile’s

hands and feet because of his verbally combative behavior,” stated a release sent out by the DA’s office. “Morrow struck the juvenile on the face with a closed fist as he passed by the teen who was restrained on the ambulance gurney.” Morrow was placed on administrative leave without pay on July 12, 2011, after charges were filed by the DA’s office and was later fired. Lindsay said Morrow’s defense attorney said Morrow action was done out of self-defense because he thought the teen was going to lunge at him, even though he was immobilized. Morrow was employed with the Adams County Sheriff’s office as a deputy for six-and-a-half years. Sheriff Doug Darr was not available for comment.

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He said as this point, RTD is purely analyzing and digesting the information. After the study is complete, scheduled for December or January, the team will gather its findings, present to the board again, and then if needed action will be taken, he added. “If the study finds that we stick with rail, there will be no needed action,” Washington said. “But if it turns out we go a different direction, then down the road action will be needed.” Another mobility option the Northwest Area Mobility Study team is investigating is the potential for arterial Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, lines, which would likely serve different markets and travel patterns than rail. Quinn said the six potential BRT corridors the team studied include: Colorado highway 119 between Boul-

der and Longmont, South Boulder Road, Colorado Highway 7, U.S. 287, Colorado Highway 42 and 120th Avenue. Preliminary projections for capital costs and ridership for the Northwest Arterial BRT System is $255 million to $300 million with 16,30026,000 riders per day in the year 2035. “We are not comparing the rail to BRT,” Washington said. “We are just laying out all of the information we received from our consultant. I feel this is definitely progress at this point.” Westminster mayor Nancy McNally said with the help of the Northwest Area Mobility study, working with RTD and also working with BNSF experts on the study team, the stakeholders in the area are able to think practically about what can be done. She said because the line is owned by BNSF, the operational fee for the rail is expensive but is a must for the project. “No matter how long or how short the next extension is, that fee immediately gets put in and makes the number look huge,” McNally said. “We have to look at that likes it’s a lease. We are using somebody else’s line. People have to understand that this line is different than other lines, but the process is fair and we have to operate in a different way.” Other areas of the study include: determining the remaining BRT funding priorities for US 36, evaluating the potential for extending North Metro Line to Longmont and analyzing potential alternatives to facilitate reverse commute between downtown Denver and US 36. For more information on the Northwest Area Mobility study, go online to www.rtd-fastracks.com/nams_1.

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Join effort to combat domestic violence October is a supercharged month. The media is frantically covering election issues on top of other breaking news. Families are busy, busy. Students are buckling down in their studies and diving into extracurricular activities. School boards and other decision-making groups are in full swing. Sports — pro and local — are pulsing everywhere. People are striving toward their goals and working hard. Everything that was in neutral in August is in high gear. This is why it’s important to wave our arms in the air once in a while to suggest a timeout to be aware of ways to help others. We don’t highlight every awareness month — especially given that many months have upward of a dozen important causes — but we want to take a minute to point out that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This one has

our view been with us more than two decades, has grown in many ways and continues to be so urgently important. We urge readers to take time to learn more about domestic violence and consider a few statistics available from domesticviolencestatistics.org. • Every nine seconds in the United States a woman is assaulted or beaten. • Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women — more than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined. • Studies suggest that up to 10 million children witness some form of domestic

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violence annually. We know the road to recovery for someone suffering domestic violence is long, challenging and costly. Often a woman leaves an abusive spouse numerous times before securing a safe, independent setting. For many women, the hope is that the situation will get better, so they keep trying to work it out. The journey typically involves advocacy services, emergency shelters, transitional housing, support groups and legal advice. Most domestic violence victims are short on resources, and in a situation where a lot of assistance is needed — which is why funding is so important. Further, we know from surveys that domestic violence spikes during sluggish economies. For now, the arc of the economy seems

to be on a good line — far improved from the stock market crash of September 2008 — but so many people are not clear of tough years. As surely as domestic violence is portrayed on so many TV crime shows, the problem continues in our neighborhoods. So please take a few moments to learn more about the problem. Think about how to be a source for people who need help — all kinds of help — and how to help others sort out options and move forward. We urge readers to visit ccadv.org (Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence) to identify local connections. Most organizations need contributions for programs and most need volunteers in a variety of human service programs. Take a few moments, see how you can help.

Beauty and bane of systems I really enjoy watching Peyton Manning work, and not just as a guy who likes it when the Broncos win. He is an artist on the football field; he is to opposing defenses what Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf was to the Iraqi National Guard; he is to defensive backs what Chuck Norris is to lameness; he is ... Well, OK, so you get the idea. The thing I admire the most about Manning is that he doesn’t just beat teams with his physical gifts—he picks them apart with his mind, like a chess grand master playing against novices. He is uniquely adept at seeing the system that a defense is employing, and adapting his own system to overcome it. I love good systems. I try to think in terms of systems and patterns, because that’s how I think the world works. There is no such thing as a good idea until a system has been put on place to support it and see it come to fruition, and systems have the ability to replicate successful results. Sadly, there are also bad systems, systems whose very design inhibit whatever good is intended, and often work at odds with the people tasked with implementing it. Like too much of the public schools. No, I’m not saying the public schools are as bad as, say, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ secondary, though there are certainly places like that. But for 40 years now every politician in the world — followed closely by bureaucrats and outside snipers — have been peddling “reform,” and nobody blinks an eye at it. That’s because, over time, it’s become the received wisdom that the system we have is no longer capable of accomplishing what we have tasked it to do. So, what should we make of the Common Core State Standards, the newest Washington, D.C.-based system of school reform? There are many people who think there are unrecoverable flaws in the design of the Standards.

Indeed, recently we’ve seen some of the more ridiculous fruits of the Common Core: Fourth-graders being asked to predict and write about what happens after mommy finds a hair clip under her bed that doesn’t belong to her; Sixth-graders being asked to rewrite the “outdated” Bill of Rights; a teacher training video which tells teachers that if a student says 3 x 4 = 11, but can explain how they got that answer, that it would be OK; or a high school assignment which instructs teachers to study the Gettysburg Address while refraining from providing any historical background or context. But even if these flaws all get fixed in the district-level implementation, there is a greater underlying flaw behind the whole of Common Core. The greatest flaw of Common Core, one which Marion Brady recently wrote about in the Washington Post, is that it ossifies that very system that we’ve been looking to “fix” for decades. We tend to get distracted by the obvious, politically controversial aspects of reforms like these, but those arguments are usually just the trees in a large, petrified forest. In next week’s column, I will delve further into that forest, and talk a little about efforts to better care for that forest. Stay tuned. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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Short-term thinking blurs big-picture vision The need for instant gratification has truly compromised our ability to see beyond what is immediately in front of us. I mean in some cases we can’t even see the next three hours that are directly in front of us let alone three weeks, three months, or three years down the road. We want something and we want it now. I do agree that part of this insatiable need for speed when it comes to our wants and desires has been shaped by technology and the fact that we can access information with one or two clicks on our computer, tablet, and smart phone. But I also believe as a society we have developed a perceived need to keep up with our neighbors, family members, and our competitors when it comes to business. We want what they have and we want it now. You see, short-term thinkers limit themselves to what they can have or achieve today instead of seeing the much bigger potential of tomorrow. And whether tomorrow comes in a day, in a month, or over several years … tomorrow will eventually come. And if we live only for the things we can have at our fingertips in this

moment, we forgo the opportunity to enjoy the rewards that come by careful planning, temporary sacrifices, saving, being patient, and willing to earn and wait for the things that will provide enjoyment and security in the future. Near-term thinking or seeking is driven by an attitude of impatience. Big-picture visioning and pursuing is driven by a goalsoriented and results-focused attitude. The student will make a decision to blow off a homework assignment today in exchange for a good time tonight. The unemployed person will stop sending resumes and applying for the position they truly want because they were not offered a job today. The person seeking

to lose weight or improve their physical fitness will avoid the gym because the pounds are coming off too slowly or their endurance or strength is not improving rapidly enough. There are countless scenarios where the shortcut and partial success are rationalized by the acceptance of fractional achievement of what we really desire. Our choice to accept the “almost-win” always seems easier at first, but ultimately leads to a life filled with “woulda,” “shoulda,” “coulda” thoughts and regrets. Of course there are activities and tasks that require short-term thinking and immediate actions. However, when we allow everything we do to be driven by the near term, it is so easy to lose sight of the big picture. So what do we do about this instant gratification epidemic? The first thing we need to do is to adopt an attitude of patience and big-picture visioning. The second thing we need to do is to identify our goals. And as a best practice, categorize each goal into one of three buckets: near term, mid-range, and longterm. The first time that we go through this

exercise we will probably notice that one of the buckets is filled with more goals than the other two. This is a good thing, as it will bring awareness to where our current focus lies. The next step is to go back and make sure that there is some level of distribution in all three buckets. Once we have taken the time to identify and prioritize our goals into these categories, we will begin to see and internally own the road map for our personal success. This is easier than we think; it only requires some time and thoughtful consideration to get started. And there is no time like the present to get started. How about you, is it about instant gratification or are you willing to put in the time, hard work, patience and sacrifice necessary to realize your goals and dreams? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, because when we get our heads and hearts around what our long-term future can possibly be, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support Garcia

I recently returned back to Westminster following four years of service in the United States Army. A lot has changed in those four years. The mall is gone, commuter rail is inching closer to our city. These are important times for Westminster. We need experienced leaders who can guide our city during this period. Alberto Garcia is one of those leaders. In the Army, I was taught the value of f honor and work ethic. These are two traits mon Alberto has an abundance of. I’ve known e- him for years as a neighbor and a friend. er I’ve seen the dedication he shows to his clid ents in his legal practice and the time and rs energy he spends helping our community. Bill Alberto loves this city and will do everyh thing he can make sure we keep going in 4 the right direction. When I left the military, there was no doubt I would come back to this great city. ch- We need talented, insightful leaders who hile will keep us great in the face of significant al challenges. Alberto Garcia is that leader. I ask for you to vote for Alberto Garcia for n Westminster City Council. e is Corey Averill hole Westminster

one Support Pinter out I am eager to introduce and endorse the es election of Emma Pinter to Westminster ng to City Council. Emma knows the history and the ireasons to bring rail to Westminster. She’s smart enough and diligent enough to s are advocate for us and to deliver this boon to d Westminster if we’re wise enough to elect her. FasTracks was born when Denver urmetro area voters approved a regionwide out sales tax increase in November, 2004. We y started paying that tax increase in January, 2005. In good faith, Westminster has moved fitforward to redevelop areas that will tanh his talize and welcome rail commuters to our rom city. For instance, Council has invested ty of in and energized efforts to revitalize the historic southeast portion of the city and to develop an enviable arts district near what will be the Westminster Station at 71st and Hooker. In anticipation of a vibrant town center at the designated Westminster Center Station near City Hall at 88th and Harlan, Council moved to implement processes to clear the outdated Westminster Mall site to make way for the businesses that will solidify and stabilize our new downtown. There have been allusions to a revision of the Northwest Rail that would substitute a BRT, bus rapid transit system, between Boulder, the Westminster Center Station, and the Westminster Station rather than follow through with the commuter rail system and local stations that would become the traffic conduit between our residents and the desirable work opportunities both north and south of us. If we elect Emma, I trust her to engage and lead against submission to any cheaper and less desirable mode of transportation than the ! one we voted to fund, have

been funding, and continue to fund with our tax dollars. Our vote for Emma is a vote for our community’s vitality and a better quality of life for all of Westminster’s families. Jane Banzin Westminster

Picks for Jeffco board

After attending a forum for Jeffco School Board candidates at Pomona High School, it became clear to me that only three candidates possess the strong leadership qualities that Jeffco needs. Those candidates are Tanya Aultman-Bettridge in District 1, Jeff Lamontagne in District 2, and Gordon “Spud” Van de Water in District 5. All three have the experience and leadership necessary for the job. More importantly, all three candidates understand the importance of feedback from parents, students, teachers and the community in directing the school district as it moves forward. At the forum, Aultman-Bettridge, Lamontagne and Van de Water talked about the importance of working constructively to improve education for our students. All three also voiced the importance of finding solutions that work for Jeffco students and the Jeffco community rather than relying on ideology as a generic one-size-fits-all solution. Aultman-Bettridge, Lamontagne and Van de Water have pledged they will work to make sure the district offers students an excellent education, prepares students to be career- and college-ready, supports our excellent teachers and that the district uses tax dollars wisely and with transparency and accountability. I encourage you to join me in voting for Tanya Aultman-Bettridge, Jeff Lamontagne and Spud Van de Water on Nov. 5. Lisa Cook Westminster

Support Bob Briggs

Bob has not only proven himself to be a great leader but he and his wife Shirley continue to give countless hours of their time for volunteer work. I have known both Bob and Shirley and their families since childhood. They are always ready to help in all situations. Bob is on hand to answer questions regarding his leadership on the City Council and share the knowledge he has gained over the years. We are proud to have him and Shirley share their hard work with Westminster Grange along with their church and other community organizations. Support Bob Briggs for Mayor in the November election. Sharon Arnold (Former Westminser resident) Las Vegas, Nevada

Support Lamontagne

In this era of polarized politics, it is refreshing to see and hear a candidate who is so passionate about serving not only the children attending, but also the taxpayers who support the nationally recognized Jef-

ferson County Public Schools. Jeff Lamontagne is that candidate. He has dedicated over a decade to ensuring the well-being of Jeffco kids. As a former Lakewood mayor, I have had the pleasure of working with and observing Jeff “in action.” First, I was impressed by his leadership skills as a co-founder of the Second Wind Fund, which provided professional counseling for youth-at-risk for suicide in Jeffco and eventually expanded to the State

of Colorado. Second, Jeff has the ability to bring people of differing opinions together and make them feel comfortable — a muchneeded skill in today’s society. Bottom line; Jeff is a proven leader and has the skills that we need on the Jefferson County School Board. Join me in voting for Jeff Lamontagne Jeffco School Board (jeff@ jeff4jeffco.com). Steve Burkholder Former mayor of Lakewood

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Hudak recall effort gets a second wind By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com State Sen. Evie Hudak is blasting a revived recall effort against her, calling the attempt to oust her from the Legislature over her votes on gun bills as “nothing more than a partisan political power grab.” The Westminster Democrat is once again being targeted in a recall effort that could have significant ramifications for the balance of power in the Colorado Senate. A previous effort to oust Hudak stalled earlier this year. In a recent interview with Colorado Community Media, Hudak leveled criticism against the group that is relaunching the recall effort, which is calling itself “Recall Hudak Too.” “I’m disappointed that these extreme interest groups feel the need to waste our taxpayer dollars on another costly, manipulative recall process,” she said. “This just isn’t the way that our government should function.” The effort to oust Hudak comes on the

heels of two successful recall efforts from last month, where both Senate President John Morse of Colorado Springs and Sen. Angela Giron of Pueblo, both Democrats, lost their seats in the Senate. Hudak initially was targeted as part of an earlier recall effort, but petition signature gathering was put on hold in May so that advocacy groups could focus their efforts on Morse and Giron. Now, organizers behind “Recall Hudak Too” have filed paperwork with the Secretary of State’s Office to resume the recall effort. Hudak In order for a special recall election to take place, the group has until Dec. 3 to collect about 18,900 valid signatures of voters in Hudak’s Senate District 19, which includes Westminster and Arvada. Hudak initially won her seat in 2008 with 51 percent of the vote. In 2012, she defeated Republican challenger Lang Sias by a margin of 342 votes,

in a successful re-election where a Libertarian candidate took about 6.5 percent of the votes. In an emailed statement, Mike McAlpine, a spokesman for the group, said that Hudak “has dishonored her sworn oath and commitment” as a senator over a number of positions she has taken while in office, including those having to do with gun-control legislation. Earlier this year, Hudak voted for gun bills that are now law, which put in place universal background checks on gun sales and banned high-capacity ammunition magazines that exceed 15 rounds. Hudak also sponsored a bill that is now law that places greater restrictions on the ability of domestic violence offenders to possess guns. Those gun bills were backed by the Democrat-controlled General Assembly and received zero votes from Republicans. “She has infringed upon our constitutional right to keep and bear arms,” McAlipine’s email reads. Petition gatherers sporting yellow-colored “Recall Hudak” shirts have recently

been seen circulating petitions in Arvada and Westminster. When asked what it’s like to see people publicly trying to fire her from her job, Hudak said, “I guess I’ve gotten used to it.” Hudak also said that she sees the recall effort as an obvious attempt to shift the balance of power in the Colorado Senate. Right now, Democrats hold an 18-17 majority in the Legislature’s upper chamber. That number could flip with a Hudak ouster. “This is nothing more than a partisan political power grab and has nothing to do with what I’ve done as a state senator,” she said. “I’ve listen to my constituents, and I’ve been actively engaged in my community.” Right now, Hudak said she is not concerned about the possibility of losing her seat. “I’m just proud of the work that I’ve done, what I’ve accomplished,” Hudak said. “I’m focused on the 2014 legislative session, and I’ll just go forward. “As long as I’m a senator I’m going to continue to be a senator.”

Legacy band to perform in Tournament of Roses By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com The Legacy High School band is headed to the Rose Parade in California. The announcement was a major surprise for the students, who thought the reason why 9News was at their school was for coverage of the annual Legacy Marching Festival. But on Sept. 25, as students waited patiently in the gymnasium, rose petals began to fall and the secret was out. “We told them it was press for the festival, but in reality we wanted to do a big announcement because the students work so hard,” said Clay Stansberry, Director of Bands at Legacy. “I had known for a while so I definitely had to keep a secret, but once the students found out they were so excited.” Performing in the Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2015 isn’t just something every band has

the opportunity to do. Stansberry said there was an extensive application process including interviews, past news coverage, and video clips of past marching shows. Letters of recommendation from around the county from people who’ve seen the band perform were also a must for applying. “We had to put together tons of stuff for this application,” he said . “The Rose Parade committee then evaluated over 100 applications over the summer and let me know at the beginning of the school year.” Luckily for some band members, performing in front of millions of people is something they have experience in. The band performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in November 2011. Stansberry said the marching band has 35 juniors who participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as freshmen, and who will perform in the Rose Parade

Students celebrate the news of the opportunity to perform in the Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2015 in California. The announcement was made as rose petals fell from the ceiling. Courtesy photo

as seniors. “It’s such an incredible feeling and a great accomplishment for the kids,” Stansberry said.

“They are hard workers and dedicated to the program. It will be such a great experience for them and something really neat for Colorado.”

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Fed shutdown puts lives in limbo Politicians point fingers as workers face uncertainty By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com When Ann Humphrey received news recently that she was being furloughed as part of the federal government shutdown, she immediately drove to Rep. Ed Perlmutter’s Jefferson County office and sought answers, while wiping away tears. “I was very upset,” the Lakewood woman said. “I just wanted to vent and let them know how upset I was. I didn’t know if I was going to be getting paid or how long this would last. It was really scary.” Humphrey has been a government employee for the last 25 years, most recently as a management assistant with the Department of Treasury. She’ll probably end up getting back pay, but in the meantime she has no income and plenty of bills to deal with. “I called Wells Fargo to see if they would defer my house payment and they wouldn’t do it for me,” she said. “It’s really stressful. It really is the fear of the unknown.” Humphrey wasn’t the only one facing uncertainty amid the shutdown. Mickey Devitt of Denver is an attorney for the National Labor Relations Board. Her position was furloughed and she, like Humphrey, has been faced with uncertainty about what the immediate future will bring. “I have two young kids and I’m the breadwinner for my family,” she said. “I have half a paycheck to last me until (Oct. 10) and I don’t what’s going to happen after that.” While Humphrey and Devitt triage their bills and forgo unnecessary expenses, politicians point fingers. “We’ve done everything we can to keep

Ann Humphrey ponders the affects of being furloughed from her government job, as she stands outside of her Lakewood residence on Oct. 8. Photo by Vic Vela this government funded and we are doing everything we can now, knowing that we don’t have a Senate or a president who wants to have a conversation with us,” said Republican Congressman Cory Gardner. “We now have a shutdown of the government, there’s now this overarching threat of the United States defaulting on its full faith and credit and not paying the bills,” said Congressman Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat. “And these guys (Republicans) have been holding the economy and working people hostage. “It really is unforgivable.”

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ceiving the lion’s share of the blame for the shutdown — began submitting short-term proposals to raise the federal debt ceiling and reopen the government. But ending the shutdown is only one step in the process. Congress still must deal with long-term budget and debt-ceiling issues, something it hasn’t been very good at in recent years. “I hope my Republican colleagues come to their senses, because this is not the way to run anything — a government, a family, a business, anything,” Perlmutter said of Congress’ knack for creating self-imposed crises. “It’s drama, after drama, after drama.” Perlmutter also blasted House Republicans for their reasons behind shutting down the government in the first place, what he sees as an obsession with either

crippling or dismantling the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Obamacare is up and running, in spite of Republican efforts to halt it. “These guys continue to want to do something about that, but they’ve lost every time,” he said. But Gardner insists that Republican efforts to derail President Obama’s biggest legislative achievement have to do with ending “unfair” individual mandates on health insurance coverage and getting rid of burdensome taxes placed on medical devices. “Just because a law is the law doesn’t mean the American public should be burdened with it, if it has components in that are bad,” Gardner said. Gardner also said he pays no attention to polls that show the public has grown tired Congress as a whole, but has soured on Republicans, in particular. “I don’t think anybody ever tried to think that Congress was a popularity contest,” Gardner said. “Whether or not Congress is seen in a good light or a bad light (has to do with) whether we’re doing the right thing for our nation.” While the political back-and-forth continues, lives continue to be affected. “Here I am, trying to do my job and the government lays me off,” Humphrey said. “I don’t want to sound political, but it’s really getting old. I just want to go back to work and do my job.” Devitt had to put an important dental procedure on hold because she didn’t know if she was going to have the money to pay for it. But money is only part of her frustration; there’s also her belief that the public doesn’t fully appreciate the “value” of government employees. But while Devitt believes that “federal servants are often treated like a piñata,” she has no intention of leaving her position for a private-sector job. “What I do is important, whether people see it or not,” she said.

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Close to shopping and entertainment, Public Transportation, Fitness Salon, Classes, Social Activities, Smoke Free, Controlled Access Entry Call Joyce for a tour... hurry they go fast!

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Classic Car Auction October 19th 10am Memorabilia 9am Open 8am

The Ranch, Loveland Co To buy or sell call

1-800-901-0022

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OUR AVERAGE SALES VOLUME IS $4 BILLION DOLLARS!

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SAVING YOU MONEY IS OUR “1” PRIORITY The Local Lender You Can “Trust” Randy Spierings CPA, MBA NMLS 217152 rspierings@primeres.com

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Comments are due by October 1, 2013, and can be submitted to: Linda J. Firth 2419 West Bijou St. Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Phone 719-213-0446 ljfirth@comcast.net

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Position is responsible for the advertising layout (dummy) for each of our 23 weekly newspaper publications. Will be working with all departments to ensure specific needs and deadlines are met. Training will be provided. Required: Knowledge of Mac operating system, Word, Excel, ability to work in a demanding deadline environment, great communication skills and acute attention to detail. Knowledge of newspaper and newsroom operations a plus. Position is part time (3 days/week). Please send resume and cover letter to: sandrews@ourcoloradonews.com. Please include job title in subject line.

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SunStatE EquipmEnt 5420 Dahlia Street, Commerce City, CO 80022 CURRENT OPENINGS IN COLORADO: Mechanics • Drivers • Dispatchers • Washrack/Yard ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS IN COLORADO: Inside Sales • Manager in Training Come stop by our career fair to learn more about these opportunities! in addition to competitive wages, excellent benefits package, and a Monday-Friday work week at Sunstate you’ll join many long-time employees who’ve found a company that values its people and rewards their performance!

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Caregivers to provide in-home care to senior citizens who need assistance with activities of daily living. Call Today 303-736-6688 www.visitingangels.com /employment

Lead .Net Developer, Vantiv, LLC, Englewood, CO. Req. MS in comp sci, CIS or related field + 36 mo. app. development exp. (or BS + 72 mo.), incl. 36 mo. in ASMX or ASP.Net Web Service & 24 mo. in each of the following: C# Development w/in Visual Studio 2010 utilizing a Team Foundation Server environment; ASP.Net 4.0 & MVC Patterns; JavaScript incl. jQuery incl. JSON; WCF; & Data/Operation Contracts. Also req. demonstrated knowledge of XML/XSLT, hosting w/in IIS & subsequently familiarity w/ IIS, Security, SOAP 1.2 & REST-based services incl. AJAX (UI)-based service requests, WSDL & End Point definitions, developing apps utilizing SQL Server 2008, SQL Stored Procedures / ADO.Net & SQL Server Reporting Services. Send resume Attn: Tom Poole, Director of Recruiting, 8500 Governors Hill Drive, Symmes Township, OH 45249.

HELP WANTED! MAKE $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures from home! Helping Home-Workers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.mailing-club.com ____________________________ NOW HIRING!!! $28/HOUR. Undercover Shoppers Needed To Judge Retail and Dining Establishments. Genuine Opportunity. PT/FT. Experience not required. If You Can Shop- You Are Qualified!! www.AmericanShopperJobs.com Cleaning 2 person team needed for part time position with cleaning company. Evening & weekends Must speak/understand english Experience preferred 303-949-3705 Drivers: 6K Sign-on bonus. CDL-A-Route Delivery. MBM Foodservice in Aurora. Regional. 70K Avg.annual salary+Ben. Apply: www.mbmcareers.com 909-912-3725 Drivers: Local Delivery Openings! $15 Hour. Strong Customer Service Skills a must 1yr driving exp. required GoPenske.com/careers #1306178 1-855-CDL-PENSKE

is looking for a self starting individual with at least 5 years of medical billing experience to join our team. We are looking for a leader who can help our company grow to the next level. A/R experience is a MUST, and excellent customer service skills are needed. Great opportunity for the right individual. Please send resume to info@billrightonline.com

METER READER

Performs the reading of all meters (manually), utilizing hand held electronic meter reading equipment and does the repair of water service facilities. Graduation from High School, equivalent experience may be substituted. Requires: Valid Colorado Driver’s License (Driving record can have no more then 4 points in a three year period) The Consolidated Mutual Water Company offers a lucrative benefits package. To be considered applicants must apply in person at: The Consolidated Mutual Water Company 12700 W. 27th Avenue Lakewood CO 80215 Medical Nurse RN, LPN, or MA Nurse LPN, or MA- Part-time Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 830 -5:30 SOME Saturday and Sunday 9am-1pm 25-30hrs /wk, Patient care, vaccine admin, vitals, and lab. Electronic Health Record -- EPIC Pediatric Office near Park Meadows and Castle Rock area. Fax resumes to 303-689-9628 or email to a.lane@pediatrics5280.com

Part-Time Front Desk Position –

Community Association in Highlands Ranch is seeking a qualified person to work the front desk at the community clubhouse. Seeking someone with computer skills, able to enforce policies, and excellent customer service skills. Professional administrative experience preferred. This position is for weeknights and possible weekends. Send resume to bchambers@ccmcnet.com .

GAIN 130 LBS!

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.

Part-time Assistant Manager:

Golden Sweets - Downtown Golden. This person will work closely with owner on day-to-day operations of Ice Cream and Candy shop. $10.00 p/hr + Bonus to apply email goldensweetshop@gmail.com (No phone calls)

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TO SELL YOUR GENTLY USED ITEMS, CALL 303-566-4100 Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

HILL’S HARVEST

Fresh Farm Produce 3225 E 124th Ave - Thornton Veggies • Peaches • Preserves Roasted Green Chili & More Pumpkin Patch

www.hillsharvest.com 303.451.5637

Locally raised, grass fed and grain finished Beef & Pork. Quarters, halves, wholes available. Can deliver 720-434-1322 schmidtfamilyfarms.com

Wanted SINGERS WANTED Small, Mixed mature choir has openings for all voices. Music is memorized. Includes all varieties of songs, with light choreography! Rehearsal is held on Monday from 7-9 For information call – Liana Lansing at 720-272-7044

Garage Sales Arvada

Garage/Moving Sale 6572 Harlan St Oct 18th & 19th 9am-3pm woodworking tools, rototiller, mower, lawn furniture, china, silver ware, exercise equip, clothing and much more

Arts & Crafts Holiday Bazaar

Date: October 26th Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: St. John's Lutheran Church 11040 CO Blvd. Thornton, 80233 (across from Thornton Rec. Center) 303-457-2476

Family in Christ Church 6th Annual Craft Fair Friday, October 25, 10am-4pm & Saturday, October 26, 9am-3pm 11355 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster Suggested admission is nonperishable food for the Growing Home Food Pantry. Café and Cookie Walk available to support our Nursery & Children’s Ministries.

Wanted Crafters / Vendors

November 23rd for Englewood High Schools' Annual Holiday Sale benefiting EHS special needs students Please call 303-806-2239 or email ehs_craftfair@englewood.k12.co.us for reservation

Building Materials Shower base-New Dreamline white 36x60 Center hole, acrylic and fiber glass $350

303-683-3202

Arvada

Yard Sale 8985 West 67th Place Friday & Saturday October 25 & 26 9am-3pm Furniture, Kitchen and Crafts

Estate Sales Lakewood Estate Sale 11546 W 26th Place Lakewood,CO Friday-Sunday Oct.18-20. 9:00AM-4:00PM

Appliances GE PROFILE Washer & Dryer Good working condition $200 303-472-1350

Arts & Crafts Craft & Bake Sale

at American Legion Post 21 500 9th St golden Saturday Nov 9th 9am-4pm Crafters wanted contact Rita at 720-469-4033

Furniture Designer sofa and chairs, wheat color perfect condition $1000 for all or Sofa- $750, Chair $200/each Can send pictures 303-797-2654

Lawn and Garden Mower Troy Bilt. 21" rear bag, mulching, side discharge, 190 CC, Briggs & Stratton, like new. Black & Decker Elec Trimmer, ST4500, 3.5 amps, $125 for both 303-948-3311

Health and Beauty Like new Acorn stairlift full factory warranty installed by experienced installer $1750 installed (303)466-5253

Health and Beauty TRIM INCHES FROM THIGHS AND HIPS In your own home with the original Sears Vibrating Belt Machine it really works, Call today (303)798-6812 $85 Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90% on all your medication needs. Call today 1-800-418-8975, for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. ____________________________ ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get CPAP Replacement Supplies at little or NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 1-866-993-5043 ____________________________ Medical Alert for Seniors - 24/7 monitoring. FREE Equipment. FREE Shipping. Nationwide Service. $29.95/Month CALL Medical Guardian Today 866-992-7236 ____________________________ CASH for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Friendly Service, BEST prices and 24hr payment! Call today 1- 877588 8500 or visit www.TestStripSearch.com Espanol 888440-4001 ____________________________ Top Brand Weight-Loss Supplements That Work! Text Slim Down To 31996 Or Go To NutritionalGain.com To Order Yours Today!

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3 Male Brindle Great Dane puppies. 9 weeks old de wormed, pet check, 1st shots $750 each. (719)541-5097

Musical Giovanni Paolo 1632 Maggini Fiddle Ivory bow, hard case, $800 John Juzek made in Germany with case and bow $700 303-237-1100

Hot Tubs & Spas SPA 2 GO sturdy inflatable portable hot tub, includes inflatable cover. 250 gal, 1.3 HP turbo blower, 1,000 W stainless heater. 82" out; 58" in; 28" high. Perfect for deck. $500 303-948-3311

CASH FOR CARS! Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Truck TODAY. Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647 _____________________________ SAVE $$$ on AUTO INSURANCE from the major names you know and trust. No forms. No hassle. No obligation. Call READY FOR MY QUOTE now! CALL 1-877-8906843 _____________________________ Got junk cars? Get $ PAID TODAY. FREE towing. Licensed towers. $1,000Autos FREE gift forvouchers! Sale ALL Makes-ALL Models! Call today. 1-888-870-0422 _____________________________ R DONATE YOUR CAR Fast Free Towing - 24hr Response Elec Tax Deduction a UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Help support our programs. 888444-7514

Lowry "Odyssey" Organ + music books excel. cond. 303-703-9252

Tickets/Travel All Tickets Buy/Sell

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

2000 Rascal Scooter hardly used, great condition, new batteries, $700 720-581-0391 Arvada area

PETS

Wanted *OLD ROLEX & PATEK PHILIPPE WATCHES WANTED!** Daytona, Sub Mariner, etc. TOP CASH PAID! 1-800-401-0440 ____________________________ *OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg, and Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1920’s thru 1980’s. TOP CASH PAID! 1-800401-0440

Autos for Sale

96 Bronco, Pool table/acces., stereo components, treadmill, exercycle, desks, end table, exec. chair, 13" TV 303-986-7252 Retired wedding cake decorator selling prime quality gently used/new supplies. Cooler stands set up supplies and much more 303-794-1302

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RV’s and Campers Insurance check due in? This one was hi & dry, one owner, and great condition. 04 Nissan 350Z silver convertible. Unique gold tan interior, cover & snow tires! $12,500 Call Lex 970-215-2398 1999 Pontiac Montana Van 131K $3695 Loan information (303)428-2365 2008 PT Cruiser- low mileage, 4 cylinder, A/C (all new), silver/gray. Top condition, great 2nd car or college student. Reduced $7800 303-521-5185 1999 Dodge Caravan Sport Handicap wheel chair accessible 81,700 miles, excellent condition, Red, $9500 303-935-6483 For Sale 2005 Mazda B3000 Sport Dual V6, low miles 68,000 $8400/obo 2 wheel drive, fully equipped and more. Very Nice (303)424-4071

CASH FOR CARS! Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Truck TODAY. Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647 _____________________________ SAVE $$$ on AUTO INSURANCE from the major names you know and trust. No forms. No hassle. No obligation. Call READY FOR MY QUOTE now! CALL 1-877-8906843 _____________________________ Got junk cars? Get $ PAID TODAY. FREE towing. Licensed towers. $1,000 FREE gift vouchers! ALL Makes-ALL Models! Call today. 1-888-870-0422 _____________________________ DONATE YOUR CAR Fast Free Towing - 24hr Response Tax Deduction UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Help support our programs. 888444-7514

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Motorcycles/ATV’s

2003 Laredo 27 ft RL fifth wheel, single slide out, aluminum frame, fiber glass exterior. 4 new tires, axles re-aligned, 2- 40lb LT tanks. Includes exterior cover. $13,500. 303-868-5398 2011 Snug Top Topper Large windows, excellent condition all accessories included White, '07-'13 GMC 6ft bed $600 720-454-7043 Dont miss this! Just reduced $17,900, like new, barely used 2010 Keystone Hideout 27' w/slide out Trvl trailer, over 1k extra acces. incl. 303-771-1688 KIP STORAGE Campers, Vehicles, Misc. Fenced, lighted, locked outdoor storage $20 up to 25' $1 per ft over 25' 5 miles east of Elizabeth on Hwy 86 Ken 303-204-3031 Joni or Larry (719)446-5360

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Endecott (Jim Hoover) warns Jonathan Putnam (David Cervera) to stay out of the house he’s just purchased. Endecott was created by the house’s builder, and believes it is his. Photos by Clarke Reader

‘Trick or Treat’

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By Clarke Reader

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ost places go in for scary when Halloween rolls around, but the Festival Playhouse likes to shoot for something else. Laughs. The theater’s latest production, “Trick or Treat” by Tim Kelly, delivers a few frights, but mostly smiles as it takes audiences on a trip to a haunted bed and breakfast. “Trick or Treat” plays at the theater, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., through Oct. 27. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. “When looking at Halloween everyone does scary,” said Charles Ault, director and owner of the Playhouse. “We instead look for things that are funny and maybe just a little scary. Some-

The Putnam’s neighbor Hepzibah Bradwick (Donna Sweet Ault) stops by to welcome the couple to Salem Farms. Hepzibah is a witch, but assures the couple that she’s a good witch.

thing good for families.” The story of “Trick or Treat” takes place in Salem Farms, Mass., in an old house that the Putnams, Jonathan (David Cervera) and Hildegarde (Catherine Erhardt), have purchased to turn into a bed and breakfast. They’ve sunk all their money into the house, and need a good opening — on Halloween, of course — to get the business going. Their neighbors turn out to be a bit on the crazy side, like Hepzibah Bradwick (Donna Sweet Ault), a self-styled good witch. Their IF YOU GO worst neighbor actually lives under the house, a remnant of Puritan days. WHAT: “Trick or Endecott (Jim Hoover) is a scarecrow man Treat” created by the house’s builder, who believes WHERE: Festival the house is his and has been creating all matPlayhouse ter of supernatural phenomena to scare own5665 Olde ers out of the house for centuries. He delivers Wadsworth Blvd., an ultimatum to the Putnams — get out of the Arvada house by midnight on Halloween or suffer the consequences. WHEN: Through Toss in an escaped killer from the nearby Oct. 27 prison and a few mistaken identities, and it’s a Friday and Saturday recipe for some madcap laughter. - 7:30 p.m. “Everyone in Salme Farms is a little crazy, so there are a lot of fun character to play with,” Sunday - 2 p.m. Charles said. “We have four new actors with us COST: $15-$17 for this show, two of whom have never been on the stage before.” INFORMATION: One of those new people is Darlene Den303-422-4090 nison, who plays Florence Kellaway. Florence or www. owned the house before Endecott scared her festivalplayhouse. away, and the whole affair has left her pretty com shaken. “She’s afraid of her own shadow, so of course she’s afraid of everyone else’s too,” Dennison said. “She’s a very nervous type, and keeps trying to tell everyone what’s going on in the house, but nobody listens.” Dennison said she’s always wanted to be in a play, and getting to know all the different people and personalities at the Festival Playhouse has been a lot of fun. “Everyone has been very supportive and helpful, and they all share very generously,” she said. Morgan Gates, who plays convict Torchy Blaze, recently moved here from Florida and also joined the cast as an effort to meet new people. It’s also the firs time acting for Kali Heronema, who plays house maid Becky Pratt. The Festival Playhouse is the only place Hoover has acted at, and he’s been featured regularly since 1982. “They got me hooked and I’ve been here ever since,” he said.

You can paint the town pink this month in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with several pink promotions going on that will encourage you to buy pink, think pink, eat pink or drink pink. Here are some local spots that are thinkin’ pink: Sage Restaurant Group’s Denver-area eateries are having various deals to take a bite out of breast cancer. Throughout the month of October each restaurant will offer pink doughnuts where a portion of proceeds from each doughnut sold will benefit the Denver affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. • Second Home Kitchen + Bar, 150 Clayton Lane: doughnut holes with pomegranate glaze. • Kachina Southwestern Grill, 10600 Westminster Blvd.: Pink Chocolate Beignets with White Chocolate Crème Anglaise. Kachina also features the Prickly Pixie with $1 from each drink sold this month going to Susan G. Komen for The Cure. • The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar, 1401 Curtis St.: Pink Velvet Icing Doughnuts.

Drink pink

Chef Richard Sandoval’s restaurants, Zengo, La Sandia and Tamayo, are honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month in partnership with the Susan G. Komen Foundation by donating $1 from the featured drink, Pink Ribbon Agua Fresca, which will be offered through Oct. 31 for $4. Made with fresh watermelon, this traditional Mexican non-alcoholic drink is refreshing and filled with antioxidants. This beverage is one of Sandoval’s favorites since it was a beverage that was served at his grandmother’s dining room table. It’s a drink that not only honors one of the most important women in his life but it also pays homage to his Mexican roots.

Bras for the cause

Infiniti of Denver (ironically located at 2990 S. Havana St. in Aurora) will donate $50 from every clear “bra” (the kind cars wear) purchased in October and November to Sense of Security. Visit www.senseofsecurity.org.

‘Steaking’ out breast cancer

Sullivan’s Steakhouse at 1745 Wazee St. is giving a percentage of sales from its “The Sure Thing,” the new $39 prix fixe menu, to breast cancer research this month. Plus, you can choose an eightounce premium filet as one of your entrée choices. Complete menu and reservations: www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/denver.

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Tropical Smoothie Café comes to Colorado with the opening of its first store in the Denver Tech Center, 5332 DTC Blvd. #200, Greenwood Village. Owners Michelle and Kriss Shriver opened their first store in 2010 and Parker continues on Page 17

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Jeffco parks, trails your week & more scarred by flooding Thursday/OcT. 17

Family nighTs Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation will host its new Family Fit and Fun Nights 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 17, at the Anderson Building, 4355 Field St. People can attend one or both nights. All family members, ages 4 and up, are invited. The night’s activities will include playing games like tag, follow the leader and Twister, and running relays. To register, call 303-231-1300 or visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/ registration.

Apex Trail closed until late next year, volunteers pitch in

Thursday/OcT. 17 spagheTTi dinner Men desiring to join Spirit of Christ

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awoodward@ourcoloradonews.com Two parks in Jeffco are still recovering from last month’s historical downpour with Apex Trail and Lair o’ the Bear Park still closed, according to Jeffco Open Space. Jeffco Open Space estimates hundreds of volunteers have registered to help repair the damage. On Oct. 3, dozens of volunteers showed up at Jeffco Open Space Park along Bear Creek to help build trail beds and cover exposed roots and rocks. Efforts will help pave the way for future heavy machinery that will be needed. If all goes well, Jeffco Parks officials say Lair o’ the Bear should reopen by the end of the year. Two trails at the park will be re-routed away from Bear Creek which are Bruin Bluff Trail and Creekside Trail. The picnic area will also be relocated from its current location because it has always been a reoccurring flood spot. Apex Trail was hit the hardest in Apex Park, and an opening date for the area is still unknown. The landscape will be forever changed by September’s floods, and

the trail will have to be re-routed entirely. The park is expected to remain closed until late 2014. Work for volunteers at Apex Park is unavailable, and volunteer projects are not scheduled for the immediate future. “The damage was so severe that this park needs a deliberate plan for the long term,” said Kim Frederick, Trails Supervisor in a news release. Alternatives to Apex Park include Mount Falcon Park and Matthews-Winters Park. Visitors can check park statuses and closure updates at: http://jeffco.us/ parks/parks-and-trails/

Friday/OcT. 18 BOOk signing Frederick author Sean Scott will sign copies of

his pictorial history book, “Around Frederick” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at Costco, 16375 N. Washington St., Thornton. The book is available at area bookstores, independent retailers and online retailers. Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com.

Friday/OcT. 18 OkTOBerFesT pOTluck As part of the Festive Friday series, enjoy an Octoberfest potluck at noon Friday, Oct. 18, as the Northglenn Senior Organization provides the bratwursts and guests provide a dessert or side dish. For people ages 55 and over. Call 303-450-8801 for more information. Friday and Saturday/Oct. 18-19, Oct. 25-26 murder mysTery Colorado ACTS presents a friends and family production of “Murder at the Starlight Lounge,” a traveling production of a classic radio murder mystery. Show times are 7 p.m. Oct. 18-19, 25-26 at 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-456-6772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org. saTurday/OcT. 19

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currently own three in Henderson and Las Vegas, Nev. The first store celebrated a ribboncutting ceremony hosted by Greenwood Village Mayor Ron Rakowsky on Oct. 14. One lucky text entrant won 52 smoothies for the next year at the Denver Tech location. The franchise was founded in 1997 in Destin, Fla. There are now more than 300 locations in operation.

The seen

Apex Trail suffered extensive flood damage, with gullies up to 8 feet wide, and mounds of boulders and rock sit where soil has been washed away. Courtesy of Jeffco Open Space

Knights of Columbus Council 12979 are invited, along with their families, to a spaghetti dinner and information night 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in basement hall at Spirit of Christ Catholic Community Church, 7400 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. The council is a Catholic fraternal charitable organization. Interested men must be practicing Catholics. Must RSVP at www.council12979.org. For information, email info@council12979.org.

Famed Chicago chef Graham Elliot, a featured celebrity chef at the Shamrock Food Show on Oct. 9, told the audience that he had dinner Oct. 8 at Beast + Bottle, followed by an evening of karaoke.

Elliot not only owns three eateries in Chicago, he has appeared in “Iron Chef” and twice competed in “Top Chef Masters.” He currently co-stars with Gordon Ramsay and Joe Bastianich on the Fox series “MasterChef.”

JusTice FOr Jessica The second annual Justice for Jessica run and ride event in support of the Jessica Ridgeway Legacy Foundation. The ride begins in Arvada, with motorcycles and cars taking route to Pattridge Park, then into Golden and ending in Denver. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/371992369601377 for more information.

Overheard

Free mammOgrams St. Joseph’s mobile mammography van and North Metro Fire Rescue will offer free breast screening exams and raise awareness 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

Eavesdropping on a man: “You know you are in for a lot of work when our almost 21-month-old daughter is already eye-rolling me.”

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19, at North Metro Fire Rescue District Station 62, 10550 Huron St., Northglenn. To register, call LaLa Zubia at 303-318-3419. Appointments take less than 20 minutes and are conducted by St. Joseph’s trained specialists and breast radiologists.

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candidaTe FOrum AAUW Foothills Branch will host a Jeffco school board candidates forum at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Arvada Food Bank, 8555 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Public invited. saTurday/OcT. 19 mOvie nighT “The Way,” a 2010 American drama film to honor the Camino de Santiago and promote the traditional pilgrimage, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Living Light of Peace, 5927 Miller St., Arvada. The movie stars Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez. Trail mix and other snacks will be served; bring your own water bottle. Movie is free and donations are accepted. saTurday/OcT. 19 chariTy luncheOn Alpha Xi Delta alumnae present their annual fundraising Sweet Charity Affair and Luncheon 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E. Girard, Denver. Money from this bake sale, silent auction, live auction, art boutique and luncheon (catered by Taste of the Season) will go to projects such as Autism Speaks, the Boys and Girls Club of Denver, FACES (Family Advocacy, Care, Education, Support) and the Family Crisis Center. To purchase tickets, contact Barbara Vietti, 6242 W. Coal Mine Place, Littleton, CO 80128; bvietti@comcast.net or 303-979-7561. Tickets purchased by mail can be picked up at the door upon your arrival. saTurday/OcT. 19 landFill day Front Range Landfill offers residents an opportunity to dispose of items that are too large to fit in a polycart. Landfill day lasts 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1830 Weld County Road 5, Erie. Tires are not accepted on free landfill day, and Front Range Landfill does not take appliances with Freon. Call for a special pick up for these items at 303-450-4004. All loads to the landfill must be covered. Proof of residency such as a driver’s license and/or current utility bill is required. Call 303-450-4004 for more information. saTurday/OcT. 19 child saFeTy Pro Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram presents a John Walsh endorsed child safety program 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1800 W. 104th Ave., Thornton. The free program will include free FBI certified next generation PALM prints, FBI certified fingerprints, a digital photography and a child safety journal. Call 866-353-2353 for more details. Your Week continues on Page 18

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Public Notices Government Legals NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT In accord with C.R.S. 38-26-107 (1), notice is hereby given that final settlement will be made to Augusta Group by the Adams County Housing Authority on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 for work performed at residences located at 6694 and 6698 East 72nd Place, Commerce City, CO 80022. Any person, company, corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore, has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, may in accordance with section 38-26-107 (1) C.R.S., file with the Adams County Housing Authority Procurement Officer at 7190 Colorado Blvd, Sixth Floor, Commerce City, Colorado 80022, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before 1:00 p.m. on October 24th, 2013. Failure on the part of a claimant to file a verified statement prior to 1:00 p.m. on October 24th, 2013 will relieve the Adams County Housing Authority from any and all liability related to the above referenced project, as provided by law. Published in the Westsider First publication: October 11, 2013 Last publication: October 18, 2013 00053068

CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of October, 2013, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with Kelly Electrical Services, Inc., hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as Promenade Plaza Light Tower LED Conversion. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031 by October 24, 2013. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim. Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 10th day of October, 2013. CITY OF WESTMINSTER /s/ Martin R. McCullough City Attorney Published in the Westsider First publication: October 11, 2013 Last publication: October 18, 2013 00052821

Schedule of Events 5:45—6:15 PM Coaches available to meet with families in Lower Commons 6:15—6:30 PM Welcome from the Jeff Pierson, Principal, in the Gym 6:30—7:00 PM Elective Presentations in the Gym 7:00—7:30 PM Core Department Presentation in the Auditorium Schedule of Events Schedule of Events Presentation from 7:00—7:30, Q & A until 8 PM 5:45—6:15 PM Schedule Coaches to meet with families in inLower Commons 5:45—6:15 available toLMC meet with families Lower Commons of PM Events PMavailable 7:00—7:30 AP & IB Coaches presentation in the Schedule of Events CITY OF WESTMINSTER 6:15—6:30 PM Welcome from the Jeff Pierson, Principal, in the Gym 5:45—6:15 PM Coaches available to meet with families in Lower Commons Presentation from QPrincipal, & A until 8 PMin the Gym NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING –PM 6:15—6:30 Welcome from the Jeff7:00—7:30, Pierson, 5:45—6:15 PM Coaches available to meet with families in Lower Commons CITY COUNCIL 6:30—7:00 Presentations in the Gym & IB Elective arefrom rigorous classes designed so that can earn collegiate credit 6:15—6:30 PM PM PM AP Welcome the Jeff Pierson, Principal, instudents the 6:15—6:30 Welcome from the Jeff Pierson, Principal, in the GymGym PM 6:30—7:00 Elective Presentations in the Gym Notice is hereby6:30—7:00 given to all interested 7:00—7:30 PM while Core Department Presentation infor theAdvanced Auditorium in high school. AP is abbreviated Placement classes, PM Elective Presentations in the Gym 6:30—7:00 PM Elective Presentations in the Gym persons that a public hearing will be held Presentation from Q Auditorium & A until 8 PM program. by the City Council of the City of Westminwhile IBDepartment is abbreviated for7:00—7:30, International Baccalaureate 7:00—7:30 PM Core Department Presentation in the Auditorium 7:00—7:30 PM Core Department Presentation in the 7:00—7:30 PM Core Presentation in the Auditorium ster on October 28, 2013 at 7 p.m., at the 7:00—7:30 PM Tour & IBfrom presentation in Q the LMC 7:30—8:15 PM of AP School Westminster City Hall, 4800 West 92nd Presentation 7:00—7:30, && until 8 PM Presentation from 7:00—7:30, Q 8 PM Presentation from 7:00—7:30, Qand &Astudents AAQuntil until 8 PM Avenue, Westminster, Colorado. Presentation from 7:00—7:30, & A until PM Meet individual staff members while8 enjoying some activities. 7:00—7:30 PM AP & IB presentation in the LMC 7:00—7:30 PM AP & IB presentation in the LMC The purpose of this legislative hearing is AP & IB are rigorous classes designed so that Presentation from 7:00—7:30, Q & A until 8 PM AP & IB presentation in 7:00—7:30, the LMC Q & A until 8 PM students can earn collegiate credit to receive public 7:00—7:30 input on a proposedPM orPresentation from dinance to update and amend the City’s in high school. AP is abbreviated for Advanced classes, AP & while IB are rigorous classes designed so that students can earnPlacement collegiate credit Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). AP &from IB are rigorous classes designed so that 8 students can earn collegiate credit Presentation 7:00—7:30, Q Afor until PM whilewhile in high AP is abbreviated Advanced Placement program. classes, IBschool. is abbreviated for & International Baccalaureate The CLUP establishes broad public and while inTour AP abbreviated for Advanced Placement classes, private development policies for the City, while IBhigh is abbreviated foris International Baccalaureate program. 7:30—8:15 ofschool. School AP & IBPM are rigorous classes designed so that students can earn collegiate including but not limited to land uses, while is abbreviated for International Baccalaureate program. parks and open space, community design, 7:30—8:15 PM TourIB of School Meet individual staff members and students while enjoying some activities. economic development, and infrastructure and resource management. The proposed update and amendments are intended to further Council’s legislative intent expressed in W.M.C. 11-4-16 of having present and future residents benefit from the adoption of a Comprehensive Land Use Planning document to guide future development of the City for the wise use of limited water supplies and other services, and the provision of a suitable mixture of land uses in the City’s remaining undeveloped property.

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Copies of the City’s current CLUP and the proposed updated CLUP that will be considered by the City Council at this hearing are available for inspection at the Westminster Planning Division. Questions or comments can be directed to Sarah Nurmela, at 303-658-2095. Mac Cummins Planning Manager Published in the Westsider October 18, 2013 00053034

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Westminster Police rePorts Second-degree burglary, first-degree criminal trespass: An officer was dispatched Oct. 1 to the 9200 block of West 98th Way in reference to a criminal trespass. A 27-year-old woman said that someone stole her $1,000 laptop from her vehicle overnight. She said the vehicle was parked in the garage, but she forgot to close the garage door. There is no suspect information.

Westminster mayor candidates Herb Atchison, Bob Briggs and Mary Lindsey, left to right, partake in the Oct. 10 candidate forum at city hall. The forum featured a variety of questions asked to both the mayor and city council candidates giving the community an opportunity to get to know the candidates before the November election. Photo by Ashley Reimers

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teacher training. Because all of the candidates are new to city council, the questions focused on background, goals, their views on partnerships with local business and how they see Westminster in 20 years. There are three open spots on council and the top three candidates with the most

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stadium, right off I-25, the district felt some type of sponsorship would be feasible. “We heard from our community about the importance of looking at various funding opportunities,” Ferdani said. “We’ve already done some advertising on buses, so this sponsorship is also a piece of the puzzle, helping with our funding challenges.” Soon the district will purchase and install a digital LED sign which will be used to display school-related information, district operations information, FirstBank advertisements and information about upcoming events at 1STBANK Field. Bob Deuschle, executive vice president of FirstBank and Market President for the North, said he’s excited to sponsor the district and pro-

votes will serve four-years terms. Mail-in ballots were sent out Oct. 14 and beginning Oct. 16, voter service and polling centers opened from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturday Nov. 2 and Election Day, Nov. 5, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There are a variety of mail-in ballot dropoff locations and polling centers throughout Adams and Jefferson Counties. To view a complete location list in Adams County visit www.co.adams.co.us and for a complete location list in Jefferson County visit, http://jeffco.us.

vide support to the activities and programs for students and families. “We’ve always been dedicated to improving local communities and public schools and school districts have been a key area of focus for our community investments and volunteering efforts,” Deuschle said. “We’re proud we can support the organizations and initiatives that make Colorado a vibrant place to live.” The stadium, which includes an allweather track and a field made of synthetic turf, seats about 2,500 people and is used to host football, soccer, rugby, lacrosse, track, graduations and band competitions as well as the youth football league’s Carnation Bowl. After the purchase of the LED sign and other costs, the net revenue from the agreement will be about $821,000. Adams 12 Five Star Schools will continue to own, operate and manage the stadium.

Theft: An 18-year-old Denver woman was arrested Oct. 1 after she was caught trying to steal merchandise from WalMart at 7155 Sheridan Blvd. A loss prevention officer saw her enter several different departments and select items valued at $140.72. She discarded hangers from clothing and took other items from their packaging and concealed everything in her personal stroller. She went to the self-checkout where she purchased eight items, but not items that were concealed. She was issued a summons and released. Unauthorized use of financial transaction device, identity theft, theft: An officer was dispatched Oct. 2 to Kohl’s at 11875 Sheridan Blvd. in reference to a stolen credit card. A 74-year-old woman told the officer that she had lost her wallet the day before – probably at King Soopers at 104th Avenue and Federal Boulevard. She didn’t realize it until that evening and, by that time, her Visa card had been used at Kohl’s to purchase $455.20 in merchandise. Kohl’s determined the time of the fraudulent card use, and a video of the suspect was pulled. She was a white female in blue jeans and a black top. The video remains in evidence. Child abuse, criminal negligence - no injury: An officer was dispatched Oct. 2 to the Park Place Apartments at 9081 Federal Blvd. in reference to a child neglect. The reporting party said her maintenance workers found a small child standing on the sidewalk, unattended. They determined she had been wan-

dering around in front of the building for 20 minutes. The child’s mother returned from work and told the officer that there must have been a period of time between the babysitter being present and an older sibling coming home from school to take over. The mother was issued a summons, and Adams County Human Services was notified of the incident. Criminal impersonation: A 64-yearold Westminster woman reported identity theft Oct. 3. She told the officer that Discover notified her via email that someone tried to request a second credit card for her Discover account. The card was not issued and Discover cancelled the card number to issue a new one. There is no suspect information. Animal neglect: An officer was dispatched Oct. 4 to the 8100 block of 90th Avenue in reference to animal neglect. The owner of the property said the tenant, a 45-year-old man, had been evicted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department on Sept. 30 and left behind a black cat. The officer took the cat from the residence and placed it on a temporary hold at the police department. The officer was given contact information of the suspect and left a voicemail informing him to respond to the police department to receive a summons for animal neglect and to relinquish the cat to the shelter. Theft, second-degree criminal mischief: A 47-year-old Pueblo man was arrested Oct. 6 after he tried to steal $660.31 in merchandise from Wal-Mart at 7155 Sheridan Blvd. A loss prevention officer saw the man select clothing items and place them in his shopping cart. He then selected grocery items, pulled several Wal-Mart plastic bags from his pocket and placed all the items in them. The man was processed at the police department and, because of his extensive criminal history dating back to 1986, was transported to the Jefferson County jail to post bond.

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supplies, coffee, snacks and your newly-created painting that you get to keep. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn. org/recxpress to register.

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Darrow at College Hill Library to search your family history Saturday, Oct. 19. There will be two sessions: 1:30-3 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Registration is required; call the Westminster Public Library at College Hill at 303-658-2603. Beginners are welcome; assistance will be provided. Bring the names of your grandparents and their locations in 1930 and 1940. This free event is sponsored by the Westminster Historical Society. See www.westminsterhistory@qwestoffice.net for information.

Saturday/Oct. 19 paintinG party Join the painting party craze with a Coffee

and Canvas party hosted by Gallery on the Go 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. This two-hour session includes painting

BaSketBall camp Youth ages 7-14 can improve their

skills using the same drills used by elite high school teams and squads in the NCAA and NBA, but geared for younger kids. Camp lasts 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Go to www. galenharkness.com for information on the camp. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

Saturday/Oct. 19, Oct. 26 theater Benefit Adams Mystery Playhouse hosts a benefit for the Utility Assistance Program noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct. 26, at 2406 Federal Blvd. Enjoy a scavenger hunt in the foyer of the playhouse, a delicious lunch and then the play, “Murder at the Speakeasy.” This event is great

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for all ages. A portion of the ticket prices benefit the Northglenn Community Foundation’s Utility Assistance Program. Contact council member Leslie Carrico at 303-451-5046 or lcarrico@northglenn.org to purchase tickets.

Sunday/Oct. 20 cOncert the Lutheran Chorale will present its first concert of the season, styled Music of the Reformation, featuring music representing elements of faith in Luther’s Catechism. Concerts are at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada; and at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Advent Lutheran Church, 7979 Meade St., Westminster. Call 303424-4454 for ticket information on the 3 p.m. show, and call 303-428-7501 for ticket information on the later show. Sunday/Oct. 20 Benefit adamS Mystery Playhouse hosts a benefit for the utility assistance program noon to 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Adams Mystery Playhouse, 2406 Federal Blvd., Adams

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County. Enjoy a scavenger hunt in the foyer of the playhouse, a delicious lunch and then the play Murder at the Speakeasy. This event is great for all ages. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Northglenn Community Foundation’s Utility Assistance Program. Contact Councilmember Leslie Carrico at 303-4515046 or lcarrico@northglenn.org to purchase tickets.

mOnday/Oct. 21 GOp fundraiSer The Jefferson County GOP plans its second annual “Boots and Blue Jeans” event from 5:30-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, at the Barn at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Gov. Susana Martinez is the keynote speaker, and “Buckstein” will provide live music. Many of Colorado’s politicians will attend. For tickets and more information, go to http://www.jeffcorepublicans.com/index.php/en/ . Your Week continues on Page 19

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Monday/oct. 21 Medicare Monday The public is invited to come learn about the changes in premiums, deductibles and co-pays in Medicare for 2014. The event is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, and is sponsored by the Colorado Gerontological Society. For reservations or more information, call 303-450-8801. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Refreshments will be served. Monday/oct. 21 SaleM witcheS In 1692 in Salem, Mass., an extraordinary

series of events coupled with the hysterical reaction of the community resulted in what is referred to as the Salem Witch Hunt. Hundreds of individuals were tried for the crime of witchcraft and many were executed as a result. Join Active Minds 1-2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, as we seek to understand this astounding moment in our country’s early history. Program is free and takes place at Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge, 11180 Irving Drive, Westminster. Call 303-465-5600 to RSVP.

tueSday/oct. 22 Book cluB As part of the senior book club, read about the near-death experience of Dr. Eben Alexander in “Proof of Heaven – A Neurosurgeon’s Journey.”The club meets at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8801 to reserve a copy. For people ages 55 and over. tueSday/oct. 22 lifetree café How to make the most out of life will be

explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Make the Most of Your Life: A Perspective That Will Change Your Life… Forever,” features the filmed story of professional guitarist Tony Melendez, who was born without arms. Melendez describes how his attitude has affected his ability to live a normal life—and make a career in performing music. 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.

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Book cluB As part of the Senior Book Club, read about the near-death experience of Dr. Eben Alexander in his book “Proof of Heaven – A Neurosurgeon’s Journey.”The senior book club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Thousands of people have had near-death experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Alexander was one of those scientists. Then his brain was attacked by a rare illness. For seven days he lay in a coma. Then as his doctors considered stopping treatment, Alexander’s eyes opened. He had come back. Call 303-450-8801 to reserve a copy. For people ages 55 and over.

friday cineMa Living Water Spiritual Community presents its Friday Cinema program at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Participate in discussions, sharing of viewpoints, life experiences, and a whole lot of fun. Popcorn and candy are available. Discussion will follow the feature presentation. Some films may have language or subject matter unsuitable for children. Call Kay Ford Johnsen for information at 720-933-4964 or email kayfordjohnsEn@aol.com.

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Painting living Light of Peace, 5927 Miller St., Arvada, hosts painting classes from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays in October. Materials are included in fee. Themes are sunflowers fall foliage (Oct. 22) and trucks, trains and tractors (Oct. 29). Sign up at www.soallmaycreate.com or call Natasha 303-960-8063.

fun feSt The Pinnacle Charter School plans its first Fun Fest 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights. Parents pay just one price for children to play unlimited games. There is food, popcorn, cotton candy, drinks, and lots of fun. Visit www. pinnaclecsi.org.

fun run The second annual Spooknology for Technology fun run is Saturday, Oct. 26, at Silver Hills Middle School, 12400 Huron St., Westminster. The 5K run is a community event to support technology at the school. Participants may run, walk, bring strollers, wear costumes and even register to sleep in. This year’s event will also include a free children’s fun run. Come out and support your local middle school and enjoy the exercise, competition and fun. Visit https://sites.google.com/a/adams12.org/silverhillsmiddleschool/.

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travel filM As part of the Northglenn travel film series, take a trip to Asia and witness the stunning architecture, the great handicrafts and the friendly and unique faces of traders at some of the greatest open markets in Asia, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. Filmmaker Marlin Darrah will be on hand to personally narrate the film “The Silk Road.” Call 303-450-8800 for more information.

Poetry JaM/SlaM. Arvada United Methodist Church will have a poetry jam/slam from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 in the chapel. Refreshment will be provided. Theme will be Halloween poetry and other scary stuff, and of course free style poetry is always welcome. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com.

fall feStival The annual fall festival and Halloween celebration at Colorado Lutheran Home is planned from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7991 W. 71st Ave., Arvada. Intended for children ages 10 and younger, with adult supervision, the event includes trick-or-treating (bring your bags), photo booth, cakewalk, horse-drawn wagon and food. Call 303-403-3145 or visit www.exemplalutheran.org.

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“Vegas: Then & Now,” including songs from the Rat Pack and Elvis to Elton John and Celine Dion. Musical direction by Mark Stamper; comedian Gary Carnes as emcee. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the DL Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Visit www.northlandchorale.org or call 720-515-4652.

Blood drive Sun Harley Davidson/Buell community blood drive is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 8858 N. Pearl St., Thornton. For information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, visit www.bonfils.org or contact Debbie Ferguson at df@sunpowersports.com.

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Seed Picking The Jefferson County Nature Association needs volunteers to pick seeds to enhance Rocky Flats. Picking will happen 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and Oct. 26. Learn about prairie ecology in a lovely setting northwest of Denver near State Highways 72 and 93. Sign up and register by the Thursday before each pick. Go to http://tinyurl.com/SeedPick2013 to get details, and share your email to get pick site directions and free lunch. Signed waiver required (if younger than 18, waiver must be signed by parent). For large groups, kids or questions, email Jean (djt_co@yahoo.com) or Paul (pdkilburn@msn.com).

hiStory PrograMS W.I.S.E. (Wales. Ireland. Scotland. England.) Family History Society presents the Colorado Irish, by James Walsh, at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Walsh’s presentation will focus on the roots of the Colorado Irish, where they came from in Ireland and North America, where they settled in Colorado and what they contributed to our state’s history. The Colorado Irish will also be placed into a national and international context, relating them to the wider story of the Irish diaspora. Both programs are at the Central Denver Public Library, 10 W. Fourteenth Avenue Parkway, in the 7th floor training room. Visit www.wise-fhs.org.

travel filMS A series of hosted travel films is presented at the D.L. Parsons Theatre inside the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Tour guides are professional film makers who personally narrate their films. Shows begin at 10:30 a.m. and include a 15-minute intermission with refreshments. Individual and season tickets are available. Call 303-450-8800 for information and reservations. Schedule of films: oct. 23: The Silk Road, by Marlin Darrah. Jan. 15: Lure and Lore of Deserts, by Sandy Mortimer feB. 19: Taiwan, by Buddy Hatton March 12: Majestic Montana, by Steve Gonser aPril 2: Eastern Canada RV Adventure, by John Holod and Jodie Ginter

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coMing Soon/oct. 26 halloween event Safe Street Halloween is an alternative to trick-or-treating and is presented by the Northglenn Police Department and Northglenn High School. The event includes games, cookie decorating, storytelling and more. The free event lasts from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the high school, 601 W. 100th Place. Call 303-450-8851 or go to www.northglenn.org/ssh. coMing Soon/oct. 26

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SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF OCT 14, 2013

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) A bid for you to step in and take over an incomplete project could prove to be an excellent learning experience that you can take with you when a new opportunity opens up. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) It’s a good time for socializing, both with family and with friends. Your aspects also favor developing new relationships, any or all of which might become especially meaningful. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your success in handling a recent difficult situation prompts a request to handle another workplace problem. But this is one you should accept only if you get all of the relevant facts.

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GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to July 22) New information about a past decision raises some unsettling questions from an old friend. Be prepared to explain your actions fully and, if necessary, to make adjustments. LEO (July 23 to Aug 22) This is not a good time to share personal secrets, even with someone you’ve known for a long while. What you don’t reveal now won’t come back to haunt you later. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Pushing yourself to meet a project deadline is admirable. But be careful not to leave out important details in your rush to complete your work and send it off. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Watch that you don’t take on more than you can handle when offering to help someone with a personal problem. There might be hidden factors you weren’t told about. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) That major move you’ve been considering could come sooner than you expected. Make sure you’ll be ready with the facts you need when decision time arrives. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Languishing relationships can benefit from a break in routine. Get out of the rut and do something new and maybe more than a little unpredictable this weekend. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Although you don’t think of yourself as a role model, your ability to make a tough decision at this time sets an example for others, who admire your courage. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) You need to move any remaining obstacles out of your way before you can take on a new challenge. Seek advice from close, trusted friends and associates. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A career change appears increasingly likely to happen during the next several weeks. It’s a good idea to start now to prepare, so you can be ready to make the move when the time comes. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a strong sense of obligation to justice, which inspires others to follow your example and do the right thing. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Standley Lake quarterback Jacob Naranjo squats on the sideline after Standley Lake lost to Broomfield Oct. 11 at the North Area Athletic Complex in Arvada. Photos by Kate Ferraro

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kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - After being undefeated in their first six games of the season, Standley Lake football dropped to 6-1 when they fell to Broomfield Oct. 11 at the North Area Athletic Complex in Arvada. Despite the loss, running back Matt Fujinami said their overall purpose is much greater than just beating a specific team. “Our goal wasn’t to beat Broomfield this year, it was to make a run at the state title,” Fujinami said. “It’s definitely humbling in itself, but we’re going to use this loss to fuel us and come back next week even better.” Fujinami was a big help for the Gators in the first half when he scored two touchdowns in the second quarter, a seven-yard pass and 15-yard run for the 16-14 lead at halftime. Right from the start of the third quarter, Broomfield ran 57 yards for a touchdown taking back the lead at 2116. Nevertheless, Fujinami answered right back with a 24-yard touchdown pass from Naranjo. Standley Lake led the game 23-21. “Matt had a good game, he had a lot of good catches,” head coach Don Morse said. “He’s got tremendous speed. It was nice to see him have a big game.” With three minutes left in the third quarter, the Gators dug themselves a hole with three consecutive penalties and couldn’t get out the rest of the game. On third down, the Gators were 21 yards back from the line of scrimmage. But then an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty moved the ball back 15 more yards for 3rd and 46. Standley Lake was able to get a 25-yard run out of the series, but was forced to punt to the Eagles in the end. Broomfield running back Noah Tripp ran for 25 yards for a touchdown and the 27-23 victory. “It’s not necessarily something we can control,” Fujinami said. “We definitely had our fair share in mistakes, so we’re going to work on those and not worry about what the refs are calling.” Fujinami had seven receptions for 116 yards, while Naranjo was 20-for-31 passing for 267 yards. The Gators are still 6-1 on the season. Morse said their success is based off their versatility.

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Broomfield running back Noah Tripp scores a touchdown Oct. 11 at the North Area Athletic Complex in Arvada. “We do a lot of different things,” Morse said. “I think we’re able to take what the defense gives us. Today, I think we threw the ball a lot more than we had, because they did a pretty good job of stopping our run. Defensively, we’ve done a good job.” The Gators’ next two games are against two teams with dismal records this season. They play Golden (1-6) Oct. 18 at the NAAC and

George Washington (1-6) Oct. 26 at All City Stadium. Their final regular season game will be tough against Monarch (5-1) Nov. 1 at Spangenburg Field. “Hopefully the next few weeks we can come out, take care of business, execute, get better and learn from it,” Morse said. “When we get into the playoffs, when we’re in a tight game like this, we make the plays we need to make.”

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Legacy slides into state tournament “It’s something we have practiced, perfect softball,” Gaffin said. “We work on no errors all the time. The person that creates less errors is usually the team that’s going to win.” Legacy is going into the state tournament Oct. 18, 16-5. They will begin the first round by playing Chatfield (13-9) at 10 a.m. at the Aurora Sport Park.

Standley Lake, Holy Family also qualify for state By Kate Ferraro

kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - The Legacy softball team is returning to a place that is very familiar to them. The Class 5A softball state tournament. The Lightning have been here many times before, it’s become a tradition. But not only have they appeared in the tournament, they’ve also captured the state title. Five consecutive times. Before losing in the second to last game in the 2012 season, the Lightning had won the tournament from 2007-2011. After falling last year, Legacy is ready to regain the title and custom of winning state once again. In fact, winning is something head coach Dawn Gaffin anticipates in her squad. “It’s very exciting,” Gaffin said. “It’s my expectation; I don’t expect anything less from any one of my teams. This is our goal, this is what we’re doing, this is where we’re going.” Two wins at the Class 5A Region 6 tournament Oct. 12 at Broomfield Industrial Park was all they needed to move on to the state tournament and they did just that. Junior pitcher Haley Smith was successful both offensively and defensively in the first game, since she threw a no-hitter, plus hit a home run in the 17-0 victory over Prairie View.

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The Gators also qualified for the state tournament. After losing to Douglas County 10-7 in the first round of regionals, Standley Lake fought back and won against Rampart 12-6. The Gators had 19 hits in the game and scored four runs in the second inning and six runs in the sixth. Seniors Kristin Fouts and Rhiannon Parry both hit home runs in the game. Pitcher Parry went 3-for-4 with three RBI and struck out six batters. Standley Lake (11-11) will play Rock Canyon (16-4) at 12:15 p.m. in the first round of the tournament at Aurora Sports Park.

Legacy junior shortstop Celyn Whitt prepares to throw to first base in a game against Grandview at the 5A softball regionals tournament Oct. 12 at Broomfield Industrial Park. Photo by Pam Wagner Legacy continued their success in the second game beating Grandview, 6-1. With the bases loaded in the third inning, junior shortstop Celyn Whitt hit a double driving in two runs for the 2-0 lead. Smith singled bringing in two more runs for the Lightning. Legacy scored two more runs in the sixth inning for the 6-1 triumph. Whitt went 5-for-7 on the day, which in-

Legacy softball pitcher hopes to leave legacy Haley Smith aiming to live up to school name at State

Holy Family won 17-1 and 16-1 against Grand Valley and Cedaredge, respectively to qualify for the Class 3A state tournament. Senior Tess Cartin went 2-for-3 in the first game and the second game. Pitcher Macy Cox had nine strikeouts in the first game, while pitcher Natalie Gardon struck out five. The Tigers (18-2) have a bye the first round of the tournament, and will play the winner of Burlington and Dolores Huerta Prep at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Aurora Sports Park.

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kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com Haley Smith shows no emotion when she’s in the pitcher’s circle. She’s hard to read and knows how to keep her composure. Legacy softball head coach Dawn Gaffin describes Smith as a Yeoman. She protects her team as the first line of the defense. Smith throws batters off guard, which is why Gaffin said she believes Smith in the best pitcher in the state. “Nothing bothers her,” Gaffin said. “Her facial expressions, she’s stone cold smith. She has really come into her own and rightfully so.” Smith, a junior from Northglenn, has worked hard to guide her team to a 16-5 record going into the 2013 Class 5A state tournament, which will start Oct. 18 in Aurora. Smith leads the league in strikeouts with 139 and in wins with 16. She also leads with 35 RBI. Smith has been on varsity since her freshman year and has been the starting pitcher for two years. When she began playing softball 10 years ago, she played third base and catcher. But since then, she’s moved to the pitcher’s circle. Being a pitcher doesn’t scare Smith. In fact, it’s exciting for her. “I like how I’m in every play and I can control the tempo,” Smith said. “Ever since I picked up a ball, I just fell in love with it.” Smith helped her team through the 5A Region 6 tournament Oct. 12 by beating Prairie View and Grandview 17-0 and 6-1, respectively. Smith pitched a no-hitter, struck out 14 batters and only allowed one run on the day. She also hit a home run in the game against Prairie View. The junior has gone to the 5A state tournament two times with Legacy. When the team won the state title in 2011, she wasn’t a starter. Last year, they lost in semifinals. Smith remembers quarterfinals in 2012 as being one of her best memories playing with Legacy. Shortstop Celyn Whitt drove in the win-

cluded two doubles and a triple. “It felt pretty good, but I couldn’t do it without my team,” Whitt said. “If they don’t get on, I can’t hit them in.” Smith finished the day with 14 strikeouts, allowing only four hits. The defense only allowed one run compared to their 23 runs. A strong defense has become routine for the Lightning.

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Legacy junior pitcher Haley Smith. Photo by Pam Wagner ning run to move on to semis. The fact that her teammates were so happy after coming back from being behind, gave her a great feeling. Junior Whitt and Smith have worked well together this year since Whitt hits in the third spot, while Smith bats clean up. Whitt said she likes being on the field with Smith, because they get along really well. “I love playing with Haley, we have a great connection,” Whitt said. “We’re both juniors and on and off the field, I couldn’t do it without her.” After losing at state last year, Smith is ready to guide her team to the championship just like she’s been doing all season long. She said she’s proud of her team and everybody has stepped up to fill big shoes. “It’s so exciting, we’ve put so much hard work and dedication,” Smith said. “We just go the extra mile so I think we deserve it.” Softball takes up a lot of time for Smith, so when she’s not on the field, she likes hanging out with her family and friends. Smith still has one more year at Legacy. In that time, she wants to be more of a vocal leader. As a senior, she just wants to do whatever she can to help out the team. When she leaves, she hopes people will remember what she did for Legacy softball. “Everybody that’s left Legacy, they’ve left a legacy,” Smith said. “I kind of want to leave one and play for them and play for my team.”

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No. 3 doubles lose to Regis, Fruita Monument By Kate Ferraro

kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com DENVER - Legacy senior Dave Rosencrans’ season and high school tennis career ended Oct. 11 when he lost to Grand Junction’s Daniel Ness in the consolation bracket of the Class 5A state tournament at Gates Tennis Center in Denver. After dropping the first set 6-2, Rosencrans forced Ness into a tiebreak in the second, resulting in a 7-6 (6) loss, ending the senior’s season. Rosencrans fell just short of placing in No. 2 singles in the consolation round of the tournament. Despite the loss, Rosencrans said he was content with where he ended up even though he was more of a doubles player with his twin brother, Mike. The brothers placed third at state last year at No. 1 doubles. “I was pretty proud of how I did,” he said. “I think I only lost three matches (in regular season). I was pretty happy about that. It wasn’t quite as much pressure as doubles, which I think actually helped me because I would be more relaxed not having huge expectations.” Rosencrans lost in the first round of the tournament Oct. 10 to Mountain Vista freshman Ben Antonsen 6-3, 6-1. He came back beating Fossil Ridge’s Maxwell Weiner 6-2, 6-2, before dropping to Ness.

Head coach Alan Godman said the Rosencrans brothers did a great job coming from doubles play and working as hard as they did to become singles players. He said they are very level headed kids who will be missed. Dave Rosencrans said he will miss high school tennis, but he and Mike will probably play in college and return to doubles play. “I love the camaraderie between the teams,” Dave Rosencrans said. “I know college probably has that too I’m sure, but still with high school the camaraderie is what I’ll miss.” Legacy’s No. 3 doubles team, junior Austin Cole and sophomore Sam Karlson, also qualified for the state tournament. The pair fell to Regis’ Steven Bummer and Truett Davis 6-0, 6-0 in the first round, then lost to Fruita Monument’s Colton Greimer and Sam Graf in the consolation bracket 6-1, 6-3. “They got in here and put on a good showing,” Godman said. “They ran across, obviously, a team that’s playing for the championships. They’ll be back next year. They’re young, the experience will help them.” Godman said he wants the program to continue their success from this year. Legacy finished in third place at the regionals tournament and ended the league season in sixth place. “This was our most successful season of tennis at Legacy ever,” Godman said. We qualified the most kids we have for state. It was a very successful season, just a little bittersweet here at the end.”

season than it had all of last season. The team will play Arapaho Friday at 4 p.m. at Jeffco Stadium. D’Evelyn: Evergreen outlasted D’Evelyn for a crucial 20-14 league victory Saturday at Trailblazer Stadium. Senior receiver Ty McGee had seven catches for 139 yards and a touchdown and senior linebacker Marcus Vesely recorded 15 tackles. Evergreen improved to 4-0 and dropped D’Evelyn to 2-2 in 3A Metro standings. The Jaguars (5-3, 2-2) will play Lutheran Saturday at 11 a.m. at Trailblazer Stadium. Faith Christian: The Eagles again proved themselves as one of the most complete teams in the state blowing out Bishop Machebeuf 56-0 Friday at Faith Christian High School. Incredibly the victory was the fourth consecutive shutout for the Eagles who have also scored at least 40 points in all four of those wins. Sophomore Adam Buchmann scored a pair of rushing touchdowns in the victory that also keeps Faith Christian’s league record. The Eagles (6-2, 3-0) will host The Academy Friday at 7 p.m. at Faith Christian High School. Golden: The Demons got their first victory of the season beating George Washington 24-9 Thursday at North Area Athletic Complex. After getting beat up for the first half of the season Golden has continued to work and stay positive and the players got head coach Jason Neely his first head coaching win. The Demons (1-6, 1-1) will play Standley Lake Friday at 7:30 at North Area Athletic Complex. Green Mountain: The Rams rebounded from a tough loss with a solid 34-20 victory Friday at Littleton High School. Down seven points at halftime Green Mountain scored 14 third quarter points to blow the game open. Junior running back Chance Boyce rushed the ball 21 times for 100 yards and three touchdowns. The Rams (4-3, 1-1) will play John F. Kennedy Friday at 4 p.m. at All-City Field. Jefferson: The Saints rebounded from their first loss of the season with a 54-21 victory over Estes Park Friday at Trailblazer Stadium. MOND Jefferson scored 35 first quarter points leaving Estes Park in the dust. Senior receiver LawrenceADULT Salazar caught three balls, two of those for touch-Northg days. W downs, for 117 total yards. groups longer

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dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - Pomona beat rival Ralston Valley 4230 in a shootout Friday at North Area Athletic Complex. The Panthers have now won five straight games as they improve to 6-1 on the season and stay a perfect 3-0 in 5A North Metro league play. The loss was Ralston Valley’s third in the last five games as it continues to search for the same high level of play that made them one of the state’s best teams last season. Pomona (6-1, 3-0) will play unbeaten Fairview in a game that could be for a league championship Friday at 4 p.m. at NAAC. Ralston Valley (4-3, 1-2) will play Arvada West Thursday at 7 p.m. at NAAC. Alameda: The Pirates got their second consecutive victory beating Summit 21-19 Friday at Trailblazer Stadium. After opening the season with five straight losses Alameda’s defense held on late and the Pirates improved to 2-1 in 3A Metro league play. And despite their poor start to the season their 2-1 league record is good for second place. Alameda (2-5, 2-1) will play Conifer Friday at 4 p.m. at Trailblazer Stadium. Arvada: The Bulldogs defense was bullied by Lutheran in a 65-14 loss Saturday at Lutheran High School. After being shut out the entire first half Arvada’s offense got it going in the second half but it was too little too late. That is because the Bulldogs defense gave up 60-plus points for the third time in four games. Arvada (1-6, 3-0) will play at Summit High School Friday at 7 p.m. Bear Creek: The Bears lost a slugfest to Chatfield 56-36 Thursday at Trailblazer Stadium. Chatfield took a 21-7 first quarter lead, forcing the Bears to play catch-up the rest of the game. And although the Bears got it going offensively behind junior quarterback Nick Madrid, they couldn’t close the big game Chatfield created. Bear Creek (3-4, 1-2) still has one more win this

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October 18, 2013