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October 25,2013
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North Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 12, Issue 42
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Tax hike supported by forum By Vic Vela
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Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally speaks during the celebration of the opening of the new Uptown Avenue and Wadsworth Parkway Bridges on Oct. 15. The Uptown Avenue Bridge, formerly known as Olde Wadsworth/112th Avenue, is the second bridge of five to be replaced on the US Express Lanes Project. Photo by Ashley Reimers
Bridge opens By Ashley Reimers
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Another bridge completion along the US 36 Express Lanes project was celebrated recently, marking the second of five bridges to be replaced thus far. Members of the Colorado Department of Transportation, Regional Transportation District and city officials from Westminster and Broomfield came together on Oct. 15 to open the new Uptown Avenue bridge, formerly known as the Olde Wadsworth/112th Avenue bridge. The new Wadsworth Parkway bridge, the first completed replacement bridge which opened on Oct. 5, was also celebrated during the event. “We are thrilled to reach this milestone,” said Mark Gosselin, US 36 Express Lanes project director. “The Uptown Avenue and the Wadsworth Parkway bridges are vital connections for the regional and local communities.” The US 36 Express Lanes project is a $312 million, multimodule project between Federal Boulevard and 88th Avenue Street in Louisville/Superior. The project is building an express lane in each direction of U.S. 36. The lanes will accommodate high-occupancy vehicles, bus rapid transit and tolled single-occupancy vehicles. Phase 1, currently under construction, will
extend from Federal Boulevard to 88th Street in Louisville/Superior and open by January 2015. Phase 2, which is expected to begin this winter, will extend from 88th Street to Table Mesa in Boulder and is set to open in January 2016. Other bridges up for replacement in the project are the Wadsworth Boulevard bridge at 112 Avenue, Lowell Boulevard and Sheridan Boulevard bridges as well as the U.S. 36 bridge over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. Improvements will be made on the Westminster Promenade bridge and the East and West Flatiron bridges. The project will include new electronic display signage at stations and bus priority improvements at ramps and the total cost of the project is $317 million. “This bridge represents progress to me and is part of the FasTracks Progress,” said Judy Lubow, RTD District I Director. “The Uptown Avenue bridge is part of the infrastructure that is facilitating FasTracks and in 2016 we will see Bus Rapid Transit come to his area and be a fast, reliable, high qual-
ity form of transit for the commuters in the north.” The US 36 Express Lanes project has been a collaborative effort amongst CDOT, RTD, contractor Ames/Granite Joint Venture, the U.S. 36 Mayors and Commissioners Coalition and the communities along the corridor, including Westminster and Broomfield. During the celebration, Westminster mayor Nancy McNally touched on the importance of the collaboration and said the effort is “a model for regionalism.” “The cities and the counties helped bring us to this point. Replacing the bridges is an enormous part of the overall project and we at Westminster know that because we also have the Sheridan bridge,” McNally said. “When we work together, our tax dollars are being used wisely. The bridge is just the beginning and we look forward to collaborating to continue to improve our transit needs as the work continues.” For more information on the US 36 Express Lanes Project, visit www. us36expresslanes.com.
Hispanic leaders came together in Denver on Oct. 21 to urge folks to support a school finance tax hike that they say will greatly impact Latino students. Colorado Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia headlined a forum at El Museo de las Americas, where he touted the highlights of Amendment 66, a statewide ballot measure that will create $950 million in new taxes annually to fund an overhaul of the state’s school finance overhaul. The money would be used to implement reforms that were put in place earlier this year by the Democrat-led Legislature. The taxes would fund full-day kindergarten, preschool for at-risk youth and provide more resources for school programs, including those that directly impact English language learners. Garcia, a Democrat, said that the tax hike — which will have a greater impact on tax payers with higher incomes — is a small price to pay to ensure that Colorado remains one of the most highly educated states in the country. “We’re going to go from the second most well-educated state to the first, and lot of those kids that will help us get there will be a lot of our Latino kids,” Garcia said. Growing numbers of English language learners and children living in poverty in counties like Adams and Jefferson would get more funding under Amendment 66. Both Jefferson County Public Schools and the Adams 12 Five Star School district would receive a 14 percent funding increase, if the measure passes. The districts would also see similar per pupil funding increases. Adams 12 would go from a per-pupil funding base of $6,463 to $7,076, a 9.5 percent increase, while Jeffco would see its per-pupil funding increase from $6,486 to $7,112, a 9.7 percent raise. Amendment 66 would raise taxes on all Colorado taxpayers. It would raise income taxes to 5 percent on everyone earning $75,000 or less. Those who earn over that amount would pay 5 percent on the first $75,000 in taxable income and 5.9 percent on taxable income above $75,000. Colorado’s current income tax rate is a flat 4.63 percent, regardless of income level. Guillermo “Bill” Vidal, who briefly served as Denver mayor and who currently is the CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver, said that his chamber board supports Amendment 66, regardless of the price tag. “For a business group to support a tax increase is an unusual thing,” he said. Critics say the ballot measure only throws more money at a bureaucratic school system, and that the new formula does not have enough reform or transparency to be effective. Opponents also blast Amendment 66 as a huge tax increase on all Colorado taxpayers at a time when they could least afford it. Not a single Republican voted for the legislation that is tied to Amendment 66, Senate Bill 213.
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October 25, 2013
Lamontagne top fundraiser in school board race By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Reports show a stark financial contrast in each of the three Jefferson County school board races, with the conservative candidates lagging significantly behind their challengers in the amount of dollars raised, so far. District 2 candidate Jeff Lamontagne leads all six hopefuls in fundraising, having raked in $39,822 thus far, according to financial reports available through the Secretary of State’s office. Lamontagne’s cash haul includes small dollar contributions from Democratic state Sen. Jeanne Nicholson of Black Hawk, former Arvada Mayor Vesta Miller, and several Jefferson County Public Schools teachers and staffers. Lamontage has spent most of the money he has raised so far, but he still has more cash on hand than does his opponent, John Newkirk. Newkirk — who along with fellow Board of Education candidates Julie Williams and Ken Witt make up the conservative wing of the six hopefuls — has raised $4,255, of which $1,902 has been spent. Newkirk received $215 from the Wheat Ridge-based Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club. He also received $500 from for-
mer U.S. Sen. Bill Armstrong and $20 from Jeff Shrader, a Republican candidate for next year’s Jefferson County sheriff’s race. Armstrong and Shrader gave the same amounts to Witt, a District 5 hopeful, who has raised $10,148, of which $7,759 has yet to be spent. Witt also received a $100 donation from Wheat Ridge City Councilman Joseph DeMott. But Witt’s fundraising is less than a third of the amount that has been raised by his opponent, Gordon “Spud” Van de Water, who has $35,380 and has spent less than $4,000. Van de Water received money from Nicholson and fellow state lawmaker Rep. Sue Schafer, a Wheat Ridge Democrat, who contributed $90. A $100 contribution was given to Van de Water’s campaign by Democratic state Board of Education member Jane Goff, while $250 was contributed by Ken Fellman, the husband of Jeffco board member Jill Fellman. Van de Water’s biggest haul came in the amount of $8,166 from the Board of Education Committee, a Denver-based political action group.
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The same group kicked in $3,167 to District 1 candidate Tonya Aultman-Bettridge, who has raised $25,017 in her race against Williams. Aultman-Bettridge’s donors include U.S. Rep. Jared Polis and state Sen. Evie Hudak of Arvada, both of whom are Democrats. Schafer, Miller and Ken Fellman have also contributed to her campaign. Aultman-Bettridge also received $100 each from Tammy Kerr, the wife of state Sen. Andy Kerr of Lakewood, and from the Jefferson County Democratic Party Latino Initiative. Fellow candidates are assisting in Aultman-Bettridge’s campaign. Lamontagne
Mail-in ballots can be dropped off through Nov. 5. Voter service and polling centers in Jeffco opened Oct. 21. Drop-off locations are listed in the voter ballot packets and include the Jeffco Administrative and Courts Building 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 2560. Voters can now register to vote: • Before Oct. 28 online at www.GoVoteColorado.com • On Election Day in person at any voter service and polling center
gave $25 to her campaign, while Van de Water kicked in $100, a contribution that was reciprocated. Aultman-Bettridge has $9,258 cash on hand, more than what’s available in Williams’ campaign stash. Williams, who touts herself as the “conservative choice” in the District 1 race, has raised $5,756, of which only $470 has been spent. Williams’ contributions are primarily small dollar amounts raised from various individual donors. Jeffco voters will weigh in on all three county school board races on Nov. 5, regardless of district boundaries.
NEWS IN A HURRY Almy to run for sheriff
Brett L. Almy announced his candidacy for sheriff for Jefferson County for the 2014 election. A former employee of the Jeffco sheriff’s department from 1981 to 1994, Almy is concerned with upholding civil liberties according to the announcement. In the coming months, Almy plans to discuss more on the issues he will focus
on through his campaign. For more information on Almy visit www.brettalmyforjcsco2014.com.
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Amendment 66 — what’s in it for Jeffco? Precise funding for the district is difficult to nail down By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com It is widely accepted that if voters approve Amendment 66 on Nov. 5, the measure will pump at least $71 million of new funding into Jefferson County Public Schools. After that, who knows? There are a number of complexities tied the school finance overhaul ballot question, which makes it difficult for supporters to articulate a “bottom line” dollar figure to uneasy voters. At the same, it’s not uncommon to hear opponents discount nuance when talking about Amendment 66’s involved funding structure, often citing funding percentages that are probably worst case scenario for Jeffco. If passed, the measure would create $950 million in new taxes initially and about $1 billion in 2015 to enact major changes to the state’s school finance formula. The measure would fund full-day kindergarten, preschool for at-risk youth and would provide more resources for English language learners, special education students and children who are in gifted and talented programs. Additionally, the measure aims to reduce class sizes and would reform per-pupil funding statewide in a more equitable fashion, proponents argue. But the overhaul comes with a hefty price tag. Amendment 66 would raise taxes on all Colorado taxpayers. The two-tiered proposal would raise income taxes to 5 percent on everyone earning $75,000 or less. Those who earn over that amount would pay 5 percent on the first $75,000 in taxable income and 5.9 percent on taxable income above $75,000. Colorado’s current income tax rate is a flat 4.63 percent, regardless of income level. But just how much of those tax dollars
will end up going to Jeffco schools is a question that nobody can answer at this time. Amendment 66 proponents acknowledge that taxpayers in Jefferson County will not see a 100-percent return on investment, meaning that a good portion of their tax dollars will go to students in other school districts. That’s a key fact that opponents often latch on to when arguing against the amendment. But supporters say that’s the price of doing business when the goal is to have adequate and equitable funding for all children across the state. “This is not just about Jefferson County,” said state Rep. Sue Schafer, D-Wheat Ridge, an Amendment 66 supporter. “I’m looking out for the good of the whole state. We may not get all of the money back, but why not have a generous attitude?”
Total funding will vary
If voters pass Amendment 66, it would restore school dollars back to 2009 levels, before the state cut about $1 billion in funding during the economic downturn of that period. Amendment 66 would bring $71 million in new revenue to the Jeffco school district, which is currently the largest school district in the state. That breaks down to $7,112 per pupil, which would mean a 9.7 percent increase over the $6,486 that the current funding system allows. About $33 million of the spending from new revenue would be mandated, most of it earmarked to support full-day kindergarten and preschool programs for at-risk students. Roughly $20 million of the mandated dollars would provide additional funding to area schools that receive federal funding and that have large numbers of children who are eligible for free lunch programs. Much of the money that Jeffco schools with high “at-risk” populations receive would be spent at their own discretion. “We have smart principals and smart schools, and they’ll use the money appropriately,” said Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Cindy Stevenson.
Suzi Christoffersen helps an Edgewater Elementary School kindergarten student understand his work during an Oct. 21 lesson. Photo by Vic Vela “They could hire another teacher, have more technology, or bring in more tutoring, whatever.” As for the rest of the $71 million, about $38 million would be up to the district to determine how the money is spent. After that, Stevenson said that Jeffco has the potential of bringing in an additional $31 million into the district by way of other types of funding that will depend on legislative action and the amount of tax revenue that is actually collected by the state. That includes a potential for an additional $18 million in special education funding. State Sen. Andy Kerr, D-Lakewood, a member of the Legislature’s Senate Education Committee, is a teacher with the district’s 21st Century Virtual Academy, an online middle and secondary school. Kerr, a proponent of Amendment 66, points to another area of funding that the district should expect to see as a result the measure — a chunk of a $100 million education
innovation grant program, where teachers and administrators would be able to apply for education project funds. “If we’re funded on a per capita basis, and Jeffco is about 10 percent of the state, we would get 10 percent of that,” Kerr said. “That’s $10 million.”
What opponents say
Proponents believe that Amendment 66 could end up bringing somewhere between $71 and $102 million into Jeffco schools, money that they say the district needs badly. But opponents believe the return just isn’t worth the investment for Jeffco taxpayers. They say that for all of the talk about money beyond the “guaranteed” $71 million, there is just no way to know how much of those funds will end up here. Amendment continues on Page 5
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Commissioners review budget for next year County waits on flood recovery costs as demand for services heighten
budget at this time to dealing with the flood recovery.’
By Amy Woodward
Ralph Schell, county administrator
awoodward@ourcoloradonews.com ‘Tis the season for government budgets. Jefferson County was introduced to a comprehensive proposed budget for 2014 on Oct. 8 with an estimated 2.2 percent overall increase from the 2013 adopted budget. The 2014 proposed budget totals $478.7 million, showing operating and capital expenditures increasing by 10.5 percent from 2013. Predictions for 2014 revenues could be around $372.8 million, not including $87.3 million from interfund transfers. Tina Caputo, budget director for Jeffco, along with Ralph Schell, county administrator, gave a summary outline of the 2014 budget noting some important obstacles including an increase in funding requests from citizens and unfunded mandates from the Jeffco Department of Human Services. Jeffco has a population that has a critical
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need for social services, Caputo said. The county continues to balance citizen need with keeping budgets flat, she added. Declining state and federal funding, aging infrastructure, and issues with employee retention were also among the challenges presented to county commissioners. Salary benefits for county staff will increase by 3 percent in the hopes of mending employee morale; staff has not seen a pay increase since 2009. The pay increase will contribute to a total $6.3 million for salaries and benefits. Soon after the floods, Jeffco announced a rough estimate of flood damage throughout the county which totaled around $6 million. Damages are currently being updated as
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Because of that, opponents stick to their belief that Jeffco schools will only get back a little more than 50 cents for every dollar that is spent by county taxpayers. That’s based off a calculation where Jeffco would end up paying about $126 million in new taxes. Supporters believe that the district could end up getting back up to 80 or 90 cents for every Jeffco tax dollar, when it’s all said and done. But opponents scoff. “It’s possible we’ll get more money, but that means that Jeffco taxpayers are going to pay more while the percentage remains the same,” said Laura Boggs, a conservative member of the Jefferson County Board of Education. Opponents also blast the measure because it will send more money to schools in Denver and Aurora than any place else. That’s true. Denver will see its per-pupil funding increase by about 15 percent, while Aurora students will get a 17 percent per-pupil increase, compared to Jeffco’s 9.7 percent rise. Of course, Denver has nearly twice the number of atrisk students as Jeffco. But that’s not the point, opponents say. “It fundamentally treats the same type of student different, based on which district they’re enrolled in,” said Ben DeGrow of the Independence Institute. “The rich are getting richer because (Denver Public Schools) is already bringing in more dollars than students in Jeffco.” DeGrow and Boggs also say that it’s unfair to Jeffco that children who are deemed “at-risk” here receive less funding than do students in Denver. And Boggs said that “language and poverty shouldn’t be the markers” when determining district funding, anyway. “We need to go back to the drawing board and have a conversation about what it takes to get each student what they need,” Boggs said. “I would support tax increases all day if it changes academic outcomes.” But opponents like Kerr and Schafer believe the money will make a tremendous difference for kids across the state. “As a state, Coloradans should pull together and do what we need to, to make sure everybody in Colorado gets what it needs to be successful,” Kerr said. “I think it’s a moral choice,” Schafer said. “Are we going to educate all of our children, or just the wealthy children of the wealthy people? I’m taking care of all the people, regardless of where they live.”
some areas that were closed off to evaluations are now open. “There has been nothing proposed in the proposed budget at this time to dealing with the flood recovery,” Ralph Schell, county administrator said. “We’ll probably budget something in 2013 based on estimates we’ll get from those people getting those figures for us,” Tina Caputo, budget director said adding she will most likely go back to county commissioners for a supplemental budget. Still, with recovery costs still unknown, commissioners said they will probably remain cautious with expenditures for 2014. “That could have a huge impact on the budget,” County Commissioner Don Rosier
Jeffco held a phone town hall conference on Oct. 9, collecting more than 400 county residents’ opinion on the county’s performance and budget preferences. Among the results: • 41 percent reported the county was doing a “fair” job. • 51 percent voted the value of Jeffco services to taxes paid was good. • 30 percent voted against increasing property tax to maintain county services. • 28 percent voted for a $50 annual property tax increase to maintain services. • 40 percent voted that reducing new road projects was their preferred budget cut. • 38 percent voted they would be least willing to see cuts to law enforcement. • 62 percent voted “no” on increasing the number of county commissioners from three to five. said on flood recovery. “As we go through, we need to consider that.” Organizations and county departments seeking funding from the county will be making presentations throughout the month and into November. A final budget will not be approved until late November or early December.
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Our pick for the city: Atchison for mayor At a recent election forum at Westminster City Hall, we had the opportunity to hear responses from City Council candidates. While we were impressed with all candidates, we endorse Alberto Garcia, Michael Litzau and Emma Pinter as the most qualified candidates to serve on council. Both Garcia and Pinter demonstrated an understanding of the relationship between the city and small business, and both have a track record in city organizations. To add, Pinter has experience on the Westminster Board of Building Code Appeals, so she is well grounded in how city processes work. In addition, we endorse C. Michael Litzau. Litzau has an excellent understanding of the responsibilities of serving on City Council due to his work on the planning commission. He also has experience with Arvada organizations, so he brings added knowledge of this important neighbor.
our view The pool of candidates for council is deep with several more candidates who have the skills and inclinations to serve well on council, but these three stand out. Support Garcia, Litzau and Pinter.
Atchison for mayor
From an experienced point of view, the city could not go too wrong with any of the three mayoral candidates – Herb Atchison, Bob Briggs and Mary Lindsey. There is a lot to like – each has been time tested with service on City Council. Each one has sound perspectives. Each one has pronounced, but differing leadership styles.
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We have to admire Atchison’s depth of experience and how he returned to the city council after a time off due to term limits. He is fully dedicated to the business and well-being of the city. He is focused on following through with the central projects at hand, which involve development of the Westminster Mall and RTD transportation issues. He has a strong sense of the importance of all city departments and the challenges at hand, and always demonstrates attention to detail. Atchison is ready for this next step and the important leadership work of bringing out the best in all council members as a team. We urge voters to choose Atchison.
District 50: Mill levy override – Ballot Question 3B
District 50 has been doing its best to serve its residents and posting good overall test scores the past few years. Trouble is
the reserves are dwindling while class sizes are increasing. Nobody likes to see their property tax increase, but District 50 needs a boost. On a wholehearted altruistic level, we need to spend more money and support the futures of our students. On the other end of the pendulum at the pocketbook level, we all want to keep taxes from putting added drain on our budgets. But it’s a win-win to support the mill levy override because better schools mean higher property values, and better schools mean a better quality of life for everyone. As the city looks at Transit-Oriented Development with RTD rail, let’s step up to make sure our schools can match the upswing that comes with new development and mass transit. Lets step up and provide more school funding before programs and resources need to be cut. Support 3B.
Our values drive our success One of my very favorite things about being in the coaching, training, and learning and development industry is when I have an opportunity to meet and observe other trainers or facilitators, authors, and subject matter experts. I am sharing this with you because I had a wonderful opportunity to sit in on a session recently conducted by Peter Thomas. His career and accomplishments were extremely impressive, however his presentation was focused on values, and it was his passion and conviction around this topic that really captured my attention. Although he normally delivers the course over two days, the four-hour abbreviated version had a tremendous impact on me and how I see and define my own success. What are my values? What do I value most? Why do I value these things? Intuitively I have understood the importance of identifying my values and their relation to my success and have spent time identifying them in the past and even committing them to writing. Yet during this recent session with Peter Thomas I questioned and even challenged myself a little on how much emphasis I was placing on my own values and was I really living those values. Typically when I teach a class or coach a client and we discuss values I hear words like honesty, integrity, family, knowledge, and other very nice words and strong values. So when I was tasked with working through my own, I came up with about 14 words or values. Then after thinking through them a little more I distilled the list down to seven values and found the other words and values fit better as subvalues or categories. If you don’t mind me sharing, here is what I do value: Faith, Family, Love, Trust, Kindness, Happiness, and Fitness. And the other values that fall somewhere under each one include: Togetherness, Compassion, Time, Quiet Time, Loyalty, Effort, Purpose, Commitment, Wisdom, and Peace, with some of these falling under
more than one major value. Have you considered what it is you really value and why? Success is different for everyone as some define success by status, money, achievements, and in many other ways. What if we looked at success and measured our success in relation to our values instead of our accomplishments or at least alongside of them? If we compromise our values to achieve status or things, are we truly successful? I know this sounds so philosophical or maybe you see it as wishful thinking. But if you are a little like me maybe, and someone reminded you about the importance of your values, would you take the time to reconsider what they are and how you not only prioritize them but how you just might live them? This was an awesome reminder and I am so grateful to Peter Thomas for his presentation. He has written a book titled “Be Great: The Five Foundations of an Extraordinary Life in Business - And Beyond” and I would highly encourage you to read this wonderfully fresh reminder of all that may just be important in your own life. Are your values in alignment with what you do? Is what you do in alignment with your values? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com because when our values and life are in sync, 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
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Smarter systems, not money, help schools Last week, I wrote a little about Peyton Manning, his mastery of systems, and the Common Core State Standards. I pointed out that Common Core, while wellintentioned, is merely another iteration of the assumption that knowledge comes in nice little compartments. It’s the same assumption that most of the current American education system is based on. But that’s not how the brain works. “Smart,” Ed Psych professors tell me, is being able to make connections and see how disparate bits of information link together into a unified whole. Marion Brady champions a type of education based on systems theory, which links all the individual subjects under an umbrella of intersecting uses of knowledge — a unified whole. The great thing is, we know this idea works: D’Evelyn Middle/High School uses a curricular design that is integrated horizontally. According to Terry Elliot, former D’Evelyn Principal, a ninth-grade social studies teacher can make reference to the novel “Siddhartha” while studying Indian geography, knowing that the students will have read that novel in their
English class. Such a design creates a richer, deeper context of learning for the students, which helps both comprehension and retention. And, as exhibit A for this strategy, D’Evelyn was recently recognized as one of America’s Top Schools by U.S. News and World Report. Unfortunately, it’s hard to test an umbrella; “systems” don’t make for easy to implement computer-based testing regimes; and the need to “do something” overrides the difficult discussions of design and system. And so Common Core becomes the default curriculum of the land.
And at the same time, you are being asked to vote to give an additional $1 billion a year to education through Amendment 66. It’s being sold in a well-funded advertising campaign as a “small price to pay” for continued gym classes, and more teacher’s aides in the classroom, and reviving music programs, and the like. Some people will remember just 8 years ago when Referendum C was on the ballot, and was being pushed for just such benefits. At the time, I described it as a “$3 billion fix for an $800 million problem,” but it passed, so everything should have been hunky dory, right? But here we are again, less than a decade later, being asked to hand out $1 billion per year. As usual, there are those who have pointed out problems with 66, among them the funding formula which returns to Jefferson County Schools just 56 cents for every dollar collected from Jeffco taxpayers. But, again, that mechanism is just a tree; the forest is this: is $1 billion a year going to get us a better system, or does it just prop up the same old system?
Ask yourself, the next time you see one of those very clever ads, are the gym classes relating cardiovascular activity to cellular biology and the physics of work and energy? Are the music students linking the Baroque style of Bach to the flourishes of Gothic architecture and the intellectuals of the Enlightenment? In other words, are we getting a better system? I know that Amendment 66 is not explicitly about Common Core, but they are linked as functional parts of a system. And that system, even with all the tweaks and tests and taxes added over the years, is not serving our children very well. So the question you have to ask yourself, as you cast your ballot in a few weeks, is this: are our politicians and bureaucrats enough like Peyton Manning to make this system work for a mere one billion dollars? 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.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Oppose union-backed candidates
What could I do if I had $18 for every one of your dollars? I could buy an election! 18 to 1 is the ratio of campaign contributions between the union-backed candidates and all other candidates for the Adams 12 school board. Union-funded Kathy Plomer and Amy Speers have a combined war chest of nearly $80,000, over $74,000 of which has come from the District Twelve Educators Association (DTEA), CEA, and union-friendly PACs. Why, might you ask are union leaders spending so much on this election? The simple truth is that if they win the two contested positions, they unseat a majority that has dared to challenge union authority for the first time in 40 years, or to end what DTEA President Dorian Delong calls a 40-year “collaboration”. Perhaps Mr. Delong should have used the word “collusion.” That term highlights exactly what is at stake. Contract negotiations over public funds and policies could have an honest broker representing taxpayers, parents and students. Or both sides could be controlled by a powerful special interest whose perks, paychecks, performance evaluations, even their parking spots, are determined by the outcome of school board negotiations. Here is the rub: retirement contributions. School district employees receive the average of their three highest years of pay for retirement annually, through PERA. This amount can reach into six figures for a teacher employed for 20 years. Up to 1,000 teachers in Adams 12 will also receive an $80,000 retirement bonus. It’s no surprise then that PERA is in trouble. When faced with a funding shortfall, the current reform-minded board utilized a provision in state law and asked that DTEA members pay an additional 2 percent into their retirement. The board also froze automatic pay increases, saving 120 teaching positions. Orchestrated by CEA officials, DTEA and other union members protested wildly at board meetings. They also spoke about the poor kids who lost middle school sports and parents who were paying higher fees (policies that were implemented long before the PERA issue). The last contract was just negotiated. Union leaders successfully resisted the board’s calls to open bargaining sessions to public view. Through increased state money and a thorough budget review, the BOE was able to restore scheduled teacher raises. However, the PERA policy remains. Since then, there have been no public protests or tearful public lamenting about middle school sports or higher parent fees, leading this voter to believe the protests were never about “the children.” DTEA won the latest battle, and now they are staking big money on winning the war to regain control of the negotiation table. Hopefully, voters will understand what is at stake: education reform and sound budgeting. Our kids deserve better than a school board run by the union through Plomer, Speers and Willsey. The reform candidates: Figueroa and Christensen, will be honest brokers and truly represent
parents, taxpayers and kids. Joseph Hein Westminster
Atchison for mayor
The Westminster mayoral race offers distinct choices. Do voters want “more of the same” as far as watching the Westminster Mall redevelopment continue to flounder or approach it with business acumen? Do you care more about Westminster history and allowing chickens in your back yard or solving future issues with tough collaborative decision-making ability? Do you want the status quo on a lack of transparency and openness in your city government with a “cold shoulder” to citizens’ requests or opening up the city’s business and paying more attention to solving citizens’ needs? These are just a few of the differences in how the three mayoral candidates think, act, prioritize and approach hard issues. Herb Atchison is a “doer.” He sizes up a situation, makes decisions and puts solutions in action. He works cooperatively with other governments and local groups. With $40 million already spent of taxpayer money on the redevelopment of the Westminster Mall site and little to show for it, it is time to put a man of action in the mayor’s office. Employees’ campaign rights have been thwarted with city leaders turning a cold shoulder to amending an unconstitutional set of constraints. Six members of City Council have heaped unwarranted costs on new development — both residential and commercial projects which makes Westminster less competitive. Atchison will change things and create a “business friendly” approach which will produce more tax revenue and jobs. The Westminster mayoral race is about leadership; not popularity or partisan politics. Collaboration and diplomacy will get results. Herb is the right choice to move the City forward. His commitment to the position will encourage each councilmember to give 110 percent to our community. There is one clear choice — join me in voting for Herb Atchison. Bill Christopher Westminster
But when I heard he was running, I, without hesitation, volunteered to work on his campaign. Mike’s running for City Council seemed to be the perfect opportunity to work to get one of the most honorable men I know to represent his community. Mike brings years of experience and knowledge of fiscal responsibility, involvement in economic development and growth, and leadership in organizations demonstrating concern for people in need. His career of over 35 years in credit unions has been a distinguished one, acknowledged by colleagues through numerous awards and recognitions. He has served 15 years as a director of an economic development organization, currently completing his fourth year as president. Mike has been a commissioner on the Westminster Planning Commission
since 2007 and a committed and involved member of the Westminster community since 1999. Why you might want to vote for Mike Litzau … if trust, ethics, experience and reliability are important to you, I believe there isn’t a better person to represent the citizens of Westminster. At a time when Westminster has the opportunity to make great things happen in re-development and transportation, having a person who will listen to his constituency, be prudent with the taxpayers money, and use good judgment and knowledge of development is what Mike Litzau offers. Lila Nigh Lakewood
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Pinter for city council
I hope that Emma Pinter joins the Westminster team as a city councilor. I met Emma eight years ago at a citizen lobby day, from that moment I knew that she had passion for her community and the dedication to have a positive impact on Westminster. Emma has made a lifelong commitment to public service. From serving on Westminster’s Board of Building Code appeals to being the former President of the Westminster MOMS club. She is always making the extra effort to serve her community. Please vote for Emma when you get your ballot in the mail. Faith Winter Westminster
Litzau for council
Regrettably, I am not eligible to vote for Mike Litzau for Westminster City Council because I reside in another community.
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Support Litzau
It is inspiring to see that eight individuals are running for Westminster City Council. Each has a commitment to our city and a desire to contribute. It is a demanding position and I am grateful they are willing to run. Deciding how to vote is challenging. Without hesitation I support and encourage votes for Mike Litzau. Here’s why: Mike is well informed on the issues facing Westminster. In addition to serving on the Planning Commission, he regularly attends the City Council meetings. His six years on the Westminster Planning Commission provides broad experience that is essential in defining Westminster’s future. Our available land is limited. As a result, strategic thinking about development and redevelopment is critical. Mike is current on the topics being addressed in Westminster. Mike is a leader. He has been an active leader in the Credit Union movement as well as in Economic Development and on a Community Food Bank Board. Financial and Economic Development experience paired with a compassion for others is a good balance for a Council member. Mike is thoughtful and careful in his decision making. He listens respectfully to others and evaluates all options before deciding. His views are not predetermined and he is open to new ideas.
Mike is a good person. Intelligent, kind, caring and described by a long time associate as “the most ethical person I know.” I hope the job of selecting the new Westminster City Council members is easier for you now by knowing that Mike Litzau should be one of your choices! Tracey Welch Westminster
Briggs and chamber good for Westminster
In a recent issue of the Window Vi June took somewhat of a cheap shot at bob Briggs for his support of a Westminster Chamber of Commerce. No particular reasons were given. Bob has recently given his reasons for supporting our own Chamber which, in part, read as follows: “Imagine promoting a city with 12 zip codes, 2 counties, 32 square miles, 3 school districts, 2 newspapers, nearly 4,000 business owners and 110,000 citizens. That’s Westminster’s profile — and promoting our city is a big job. The chamber that (now) represents Westminster is the Metro North Chamber (formally the Adams County Chamber). In the past I’ve served on their board, and they do a good job representing the Adams County half of Westminster in lobbying on state house and transportation issues. However, in my opinion, they do not promote or represent Westminster as a total city.” In my view Bob makes a good case for having our own Chamber. This is some-
thing we should seriously consider and Bob should be congratulated for bringing it up. Michael Hayes Westminster
Lindsey for mayor
I spent an informative evening at Westminster’s City Hall last night, Oct. 10, listening to the candidates for City Council and Mayor. Mary Lindsey, candidate for Mayor, shared a couple of accomplishments she worked on while on Council that illustrate her steady, intentional, and deliberate style. Many of the candidates have alluded to the importance of acknowledging and celebrating Westminster’s history. Mary has served on Westminster’s Historical Board. She talked about the successful IGA, Inter Governmental Agreement, with Broomfield that culminated in the Metzger Farm Open Space being designated on the National Historic Register. The preservation of this 150 acre family farm preserves a slice of life from Westminster’s past and allows not only citizens, but visitors to walk back in time. This demonstrates how our city honors the past with opportunities to participate in a living history. Mary also shared her enthusiastic affirmation of how our city proactively enables recycling on a large scale. Instead of adding asphalt waste to a land fill with the old parking lots from the Westminster Mall, in an agreement with CDOT made those
materials available to them for use in the US 36 road work they are doing. Mary is an analytical and practical woman, who listens, evaluates, and makes sound decisions. Jane Banzin Westminster
Taking on TABOR
Westminster Councilman Bob Briggs and about 35 plaintiffs are represented in a suit challenging the constitutionality of the 1992 voter-approved Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a suit that is under appeal according to an Oct. 18 Denver Post article. That’s right, he and his fellow plaintiffs, whose ongoing litigation is clogging up our courts to this day, want to alter voterenacted taxing and spending limits. Maybe he doesn’t see the irony — or the gall — of his actions, but it’s not lost on the rest of us. Briggs doesn’t want the people who must pay his council salary, stipend, reimbursements and other perks to have any direct say over how much they’re forced to pay. Yet, he very much wants them to exercise their right to vote in helping him attain higher office. For years I have supporting taxing and spending limits. I often wondered how those on the other side of the issue justified their repeated assaults on this important provision in our state constitution when they faced voters. It looks like its Briggs who has some explaining to do. Andy McElhany Colorado Springs
news in a hurry Westminster snow routes and storm categories
The city of Westminster’s goal during any snowstorm is to keep primary and secondary streets open and safe for motorists. In addition to primary and secondary streets, priorities are given to streets adjacent to hospitals, police, fire/rescue squad stations, schools, RTD bus routes and dangerous intersections, hills or curves on residential streets. All remaining residential streets only receive service after the above priorities are attended to and snow accu-
mulations are greater than eight inches. Priority one, primary routes: All arterials and major collector streets considered to be the minimum network that must be kept open to provide a transportation system covering the major traffic volume and provide access to hospitals, police stations, fire stations and rescue squads. Priority 2, secondary routes: Collector streets and select residential streets providing access to emergency stations, schools and bus routes. Priority 3. residential areas: Dangerous
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intersections, hills and curves. Storm categories Category 1: one inch or less of snow resulting in icy conditions throughout the city — All primary, secondary, hazardous stops, hills and emergency facilities are salt/sanded. Category 2: two inches of snow resulting in slick, slushy conditions throughout the city — Primary and secondary streets, plus hazardous stops, hills and all emergency facilities are salt/sanded and plowed. Category 3: greater than 2 inches of
snow with wind causing blizzard conditions. All primaries are plowed, salt/sanded until the storm subsides, then secondary and residential streets affected by drifting snow are plowed and salt/sanded. Category 4: a major snowstorm greater than 8 inches of snow, possible closures due to drifting snow and blizzard conditions — Concentration is given to primary routes and emergency facilities. Priorities to secondary routes and residential streets are plowed and salt/sanded as soon as possible thereafter.
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This year’s Westminster Library Westminster Reads project is Jack 1939, a fiction thriller about John F. Kennedy’s European adventures in 1939. Part of the project includes a display at College Hill Library asking patrons to write down and post what they remember about John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Photo by Ashley Reimers
Reading program highlights JFK By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com For this year’s Westminster Reads project, the focus is the 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy. To celebrate his life, the project is taking on the book Jack 1939, a fiction thriller about John F. Kennedy’s European adventures in 1939, written by Francine Mathews. The story unfolds around the time when Jack, which is a common nickname for John and was the name family and friends often used, takes on a secret mission for Franklin Roosevelt as the world braces for war. Kathe Gibb, a librarian at College Hill Library, said the focus of the project is on the life of John F. Kennedy, and although the book is a fictional account, Gibbs said it is a fun, thrill-
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edy,” she said. “It’s so important for younger people who weren’t alive to know about John Kennedy because he changed the nation. He was the voice of the new generation.” Both College Hill and Irving Street Libraries have stocked up on copies of Jack 1939 for patrons to check out and enjoy. Two book discussions are also scheduled, one 1-2:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at The MAC and the other 6-7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 at College Hill Library exploring the ins and outs of the book. Author Francine Mathews will also discuss her book during an author talk 7-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 at The MAC. Cost is $2 and tickets can be purchased in advance at either library or The MAC. For more information on the Westminster Reads project, visit www. ci.westminster.co.us and click on the Libraries tab.
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Following the death of astronaut Scott Carpenter, students at his namesake school in Adams County School District 50 created a giant poster and signed a card of condolence for his family. The school opened as Lipan Street Elementary School in 1962, the year that Carpenter orbited the earth as a Mercury 7 Astronaut. A local community member suggested naming the building after the Boulder native and sent him a letter asking his permission. Photo courtesy of Adams County School District 50
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Baby, now that was suspenseful Exhibit invites visitors to be scientists Mythbusters, based on TV show, opens at DMNS By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com With the clatter of dishes falling to the floor, people squealing as they run (or walk) through rain and the cheers of an audience as a volunteer dodges a paintball makes the newest exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science noisy and lively. Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibition, based on the Discovery Channel’s show, opened at the museum on Oct. 11. The exhibit offers more than a dozen hands-on experiments and displays about the more popular myths featured on the show. “This exhibit has a lot of science behind it. It has everything to do with experimenting on your own and learn scientific processes,” said Brian Hostetler, an educator at the museum. “If you’re a fan of the show, you’ll love the props here.” Those props include the coffin from the episode that experimented if a person could survive being buried alive. The coffin has a large dent on its lid, caused by the weight of the dirt pushing down on it. The myth was “busted.” Another large prop, which is outside the actual exhibit, is the 400-pound mechanical shark, used by the show to prove or disprove if a person could poke a shark’s eye if it was thrashing around with that person on its mouth, distracting it so he can free himself. The myth was deemed “plausible.” The main attractions, and the noisiest,
Above, Cole Marshall, right, Brock Marshall, left, test which method gets you wet more — raining or walking in the “rain” at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science newest exhibit, Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibit.At right, Brock Marshall on the left at yellow table cloth and Cole Marshall on the right at red table cloth try their hands at TableCloth Chaos. Courtesy photos
are in the area called The Workshop — where visitors can test their own theories in more than a WHAT: dozen experiments. MythBusters: The “It’s exciting to see fans take Explosive Exhibition on some of our favorite exWHERE: Denver periments from the show while Museum of Nature drawing their own conclusions and Science and data,” said Mythbusters co2001 Colorado Blvd. host Adam Savage in a release. WHEN: Through “Although they are tackling the Jan. 5, 2014 same myths and questions, each INFO: www.dmns. guest can have a unique experiorg ence within the exhibit.” Tablecloth Chaos is an experiment that invites people to try pulling a tablecloth off a fully set table (using nonbreakable dishes) without disturbing a dish. Change Like a Superhero features two old-fashioned phone booths where people can try to put on a
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Media madness or a pregnant pause, perhaps? Was KOSI radio/9News personality Denise Plante pulling a prank on thousands of Facebook friends when she posted a picture of a pregnancy-testing stick she allegedly used on Oct. 16? She let the drama play out as she posted evolving pictures of the stick as it was turning positive or negative. She even snagged 9News medical expert Dr. John Torres to witness the gag. “Am I pregnant? We will soon find out, Dr. John Torres from @9News is in the house!” Plante posted. The plot thickened with pictures of the stick as it revealed her pregnancy status. And the “results?” “Turns out, I’m just a moody momma. Not pregos ... good news for (husband) Michael Plante.”
Lakewood High to ‘Roar’
Congrats to Lakewood High School for winning the “Good Morning America” contest to have Katy Perry perform a song at their high school! More than 2,000 Lakewood High students lip-synched to Perry’s hit song, “Roar,” as part of the school’s video entry. Perry announced the winner on “Good Morning America” Oct. 18. “For me Lakewood really embodied a whole school spirit. You saw so many different people coming together to do one shot,” Perry said Friday. “It was so interesting and so well done.” Amazingly, the video was shot in one take and has been viewed on Vimeo more than 564,000 times and earned 246,000 views on YouTube. 7News first reported the news. Perry will perform at Lakewood High — the home of the Tigers (how’s that for some cosmic karma!) — on Oct. 25 and will be broadcast on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Proceeds from the concert reportedly will go to the Colorado flood relief effort. Check out the video at http://vimeo. com/75058173.
Strings restrung
I’ve been back to Strings once since owner Noel Cunningham died. Since his wife, Tammy, opted to close the place (running a restaurant is not her thing) the building on 17th Avenue and Humboldt had stood like a monument to a time when the restaurant was frequented by celebrities from stage and screen, along with loyal locals. When it was announced that there would be new life stirring in that space with the occupation of Humboldt Farm — Fish — Wine, a Rock Bottom founder Frank Day project, I, for one, was happy to hear of the rebirth. Humboldt opened recently under the leadership of Concept Restaurants. “From the instant our guests walk in and have that `wow moment’ to the time they leave, we want to make sure their
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experience here is spectacular and memorable,” said Concepts designer Dianna Lynn. “Whether you are on top of the Denver foodie scene or visiting Humboldt for the first time and looking for an amazing dining experience, we are a welcoming place for everyone.” The remodeled restaurant features an oyster bar and open kitchen. The menu features reinterpreted classics as well as seasonal and modern cuisine. Humboldt is open daily from 11:30 a.m. Weekend brunch starts at the end of October. For more information, go to www.humboldtrestaurant.com or call 303-813-1700.
People’s court
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will take fan interaction up a notch when the 2014 Fans Rule World Tour comes to the Pepsi Center at 2 p.m. March 30. The Globetrotters also will perform March 28 at World Arena in Colorado Springs, twice on March 29 at Loveland’s Budweiser Events Center (1 p.m.) and at Broomfield’s 1stBank Center (7 p.m.). Through online voting at www.harlem-
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superhero’s outfit — including cape, boots and gloves — over their own clothes as quickly as possible. Running in the Rain allows visitors to test if running in a rainstorm without an umbrella keep you drier if you walked instead. This experiment is done in a 20foot shed, with real water falling from the ceiling.
globetrotters.com/rule, fans can choose which new game-changing rules they want to see when the creative b-ballers come to our court. Tickets start at $19, and are available at www.harlemglobetrotters.com or www. tickethorse.com.
Lottery line
Although the second Denver run of “The Book of Mormon” is not sold out, a limited number of tickets for each performance (Oct. 22-Nov. 24) will be sold through the luck of the lottery. Entries will be accepted at the box office beginning 2½ hours before each performance. Each person will print his or her name and number of tickets (one or two) they wish to purchase. Two hours before curtain, names will be drawn at random for a limited number of tickets priced at $25 each. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show valid ID. Limit one entry per person and two tickets per winner. Additional tickets for the hit musical start at $40 by calling Denver Center ticket services at 303-893-4100, at the Denver Center ticket office or at www.denvercenter.org. “The Book of Mormon” features story, music and lyrics by Colorado natives Trey Parker and Matt Stone of “South Park”
“These experiments set the exhibit apart from other museum exhibits that have things behind the glass,” Hostetler said. “It’s very hands on, we invite experimentation. We encourage people to try and fail and try again until they succeed.” The major experiments have introductory videos featuring the Mythbusters to explain a little more about the science behind the experiments. At the end of the exhibit, there is a live demonstration show where some audience members get to test their reaction time against a paintball gun (while wearing protective gear).
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`Mommy Rants’ coming
Tribute to Tough Women
The Athena Project — professional group of artists dedicated to women’s artistic contributions to the Denver stage and the community — hosts “The Mommy Rants” for five theatrical shows on Nov. 2-3, 9-10 and 16. This humorous one-act, one-hour performance promises to tell “what happens at a baby shower stays at a baby shower.” “The Mommy Rants” was created by Connie Ferger and Christie Winn and takes you on the crazy journey of motherhood. Ah, yes, I remember those days! “Mommy Rants” will be performed at the Rotunda Building at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design at 600 Pierce St. in Lakewood. Show times for Saturdays are 1, 4 and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. and 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets are available at 303-219-0882 or online. If moms arrive 45 minutes before each show, they take advantage of the Mommy Pampering Boutique that includes free food, free massages, art and fine products geared toward moms. Drop-in day care also is available. For more information, visit www. athenaprojectfestival.org/athenaproject-
Speaking of women, Alamo Drafthouse in Littleton is celebrating “tough women” with a collection of November films showing at the eater-tainment movie house. Among the films and the stars in Alamo’s tribute to “tough women”: “Bonnie and Clyde” (Faye Dunaway); “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (Sissy Spacek); “Fargo” (Frances McDormand); “9 to 5” (Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton) and many more. The Alamo Drafthouse is located at 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. For more information, visit www.drafthouse. com/denver/littleton.
Overheard
Eavesdropping on a woman: “There’s no divorce in this family, only death.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
news in a hurry New CEO for Coors Credit Union
Tracie Wilcox is the new president and CEO for Coors Credit Union. Wilcox began her career in 1987 with O Bee Credit Union in Tumwater, Wash. In 2008, Wilcox and her family moved to Colorado where she took over as the VP of Lending for Coors Credit Union.
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The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum has received more than 200 donated quilts for flood victims. More is needed to reach 500 by the end of 2014. Donations of new
quilts, made of 100-percent cotton fabric in all sizes including, crib, throw, twin, full, and queen sizes is needed. Fleece blankets will not be accepted. Donations can be mailed to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Avenue in Golden, CO. Drop-off times are Monday to Saturday at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday’s at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum’s office will also accept drop-off at 651 Corporate Circle, Suite 102, Golden Monday to Thursday at 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations will be accepted through April 30. For more information call 303-277-0377.
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF OCT 21, 2013
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GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope
crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope
GALLERY OF GAMES
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) A colleague might offer to open a door for you professionally. But before you walk through it, be sure this “favor” isn’t attached to an obligation you might find difficult to discharge. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Your creativity, your persistence and your reliability could lead to a major career shift. Be sure to use that other Taurean trait, your practicality, when discussing what the job offers. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) A changing situation might require some adjustments you might not have been prepared to make. However, flexibility in this matter could be the best course to follow at this time. CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) You’re in a period of fluctuating moods, which is not unusual for the Moon Child. Your emotions stabilize by the 25th. Meanwhile, try to hold off making major decisions until then. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) That keen sense of perception helps you hunt down those minute details that others overlook. And, of course, your Leonine ego will accept the expected praise with good grace. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Be careful not to be confrontational when raising a work-related issue. Better to make a request than a demand. And, of course, be prepared to back up your case with facts. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Your ego might be hurt when a colleague turns down your offer to help. But accept it as a rejection of your offer, not of you. A friend from the past could re-emerge by week’s end. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A flow of positive energy turns a work project you didn’t want to do into something you actually love doing. Now, take that attitude into your social, intimate life -- and enjoy what follows. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Working hard to meet your professional goals is fine. But don’t neglect your private life, especially where it concerns your more cherished relationships. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) “Patience” remains the key word in dealing with an emotionally sensitive situation involving a close friend or family member. Help comes your way by week’s end. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) With new information coming in, it’s a good time to rethink some of your goals without taking suggestions from others, no matter how well-meaning they might be. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Making progress on your project is relatively easy in the early part of the week. A problem could arise midweek. But all goes swimmingly once it’s resolved. BORN THIS WEEK: Holding fast to your principles, no matter what, inspires others to follow your example. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
Mayor McNally issued a proclamation declaring October 23 – 31 to be Red Ribbon Week.
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On behalf of City Council, Councillor Kaiser and Parks, Recreation & Libraries Director Don Tripp accepted a $15,000 donation from Xcel Energy for the Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park.
your week & more Friday/Oct. 25 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. Friday/Oct. 25 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. POetry jam/slam Arvada United Methodist Church will
have a poetry jam/slam 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.
Friday and saturday/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.
Friday tO sunday/Oct. 25-27 Vegas shOw The Northland Chorale proudly presents “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. saturday/Oct. 26 theater beneFit Adams Mystery Playhouse hosts a benefit for the Utility Assistance Program noon to 2:30 p.m. 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 for all ages. A portion of the ticket prices benefit the Northglenn Community Foundation’s Utility Assistance Program. Contact council member Leslie Carrico at 303451-5046 or lcarrico@northglenn.org to purchase tickets. saturday/Oct. 26 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. Saturday, 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). saturday/Oct. 26 hallOween eVent Safe Street Halloween is an alternative to
NOTICE is hereby given that Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Adams County, Colorado will on November 11, 2013 make final settlement with W.O. Danielson Construction Co. Ltd., for and on account of work performed on a project known as STEM Lab School Restroom Renovation, Project #110210 located at 11700 Irma Drive, Northglenn, CO 80223.
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.
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/. saturday/Oct. 26 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.
saturday/Oct. 26 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 303-3632300, visit www.bonfils.org or contact Debbie Ferguson at df@ sunpowersports.com. saturday/Oct. 26 histOry PrOgrams W.I.S.E. (Wales. Ireland. Scotland. Eng-
land.) Family History Society presents the Colorado Irish, by James Walsh, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, 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.
saturday/Oct. 26 take-back day The Northglenn Police Department is partnering
with the Drug Enforcement Administration to collect old and unused prescription drugs so they can be properly discarded. National prescription drug take-back day is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26, in the parking lot at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. Participants can just drive into the parking lot, where a volunteer will be there to collect the medicines. For more information, contact Commander Beth Carmosino at 303-450-8819 or bcarmosino@northglenn.org.
saturday/Oct. 26; thrOugh Oct. 31 enchanted garden The Delva Community Garden and The Well House Assisted Living are teaming up to present an enchanted trick-or-treat garden, open through Thursday, Oct. 31, with a special trick-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct. 26. The garden plots are being decorated by local businesses, school children and the residents of the Well House, 6501 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. The idea is to create an enchanted garden for kids and seniors to stroll through, without the gore and blood of some of the more popular Halloween activities. Entrance to the garden is free.
Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, equipment, materials, equipment rentals, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by W.O. Danielson Construction Co, Ltd., or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work on said project is hereby notified to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of said Adams 12 Five Star Schools District at the Educational Support Center, Office of Facilities Management, 1500 East 128th Avenue, Thornton, Colorado 80241, on or before November 11, 2013.
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Fall FestiVal The annual fall festival and Halloween celebration
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NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S FINAL SETTLEMENT
Government Legals NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE is hereby given that Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Adams County, Colorado will on November 11, 2013 make final settlement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Company, for and on account of work performed on a project known as STEM Lab School Elevator Modernization, Project #110095 located at 11700 Irma Drive, Northglenn, CO 80223. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, equipment, materials, equipment rentals, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by ThyssenKrupp Elevator Company, or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work on said project is hereby notified to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of said Adams 12 Five Star Schools District at the Educational Support Center, Office of Facilities Management, 1500 East 128th Avenue, Thornton, Colorado 80241, on or before November 11, 2013. Settlement will be made at the Educational Support Center, Office of Facilities Management, 1500 East 128th Avenue, Thornton, Colorado 80241. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to the final settlement date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim. Dated: October 17, 2013 ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO By: Robert Hoornstra Construction Manager Published in the Westsider First publication: October 25, 2013 Last publication: November 1, 2013 00053698 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE is hereby given that Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Adams County, Colorado will on November 11, 2013 make final settlement with W.O. Danielson Construction Co. Ltd., for and on account of work performed on a project known as STEM Lab School Restroom Renovation, Project #110210 located at 11700 Irma Drive, Northglenn, CO 80223. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, equipment, materials, equipment rentals, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by W.O. Danielson Construction Co, Ltd., or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work on said project is hereby notified to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of said Adams 12 Five Star Schools District at the Educational Support Center, Office of Facilities Management, 1500 East 128th Avenue, Thornton, Colorado 80241, on or before November 11, 2013.
Settlement will be made at the Educational Support Center, Office of Facilities Management, 1500 East 128th Avenue, Thornton, Colorado 80241. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to the final settlement date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim. Dated: October 10, 2013 ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO By: Robert Hoornstra Construction Manager Published in the Westsider First publication: October 25, 2013 Last publication: November 1, 2013 00053702 City of Westminster Summary of Proceedings Summary of proceedings of the Westminster City Council meeting of Monday, October 14, 2013. Mayor McNally, Mayor Pro Tem Winter, and Councillors Atchison, Briggs, Kaiser, Lindsey, and Major were present at roll call. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 23 2013, were approved as presented. Mayor McNally issued a proclamation declaring October 23 – 31 to be Red Ribbon Week. On behalf of City Council, Councillor Kaiser and Parks, Recreation & Libraries Director Don Tripp accepted a $15,000 donation from Xcel Energy for the Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park. Council approved the following: Shaw Heights Well Site Property Sale; Water Supply Model Update Contract; 2014 Reclaimed Water System Master Plan Update Contract; Crestview Utility Relocation Betterment Cost Approval; Special Legal Services for City Boards and Commissions; Risk Management and Fleet Maintenance Cumulative Purchases of Over $50,000; Reallocation of Funds for the Heritage Golf Course Back 9 Land Acquisition; The Heritage Golf Course Back 9 Land Acquisition from the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport; Contract Amendment for Field Engineering Services Related to Sanitary Sewer Relocations by RTD; IGA with City and County of Broomfield re Lowell Blvd, City Park Channel and 120th Avenue Improvements; Expenditure and Reimbursement of Funds for Right-of-way Acquisition re the New Development Participation CIP; Crystal Lakes Filing No. 1, 1st Replat, 4th Amended PDP and 5th Amended ODP; 2014 Financial Support to Identified Agencies as Recommended by the Human Services Board; 2014 City Employee Insurance Contracts wand Medical/Dental Plans and Rates; Revised Employment Agreement with John A. Stipech; and final passage on second reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 38 approving Contract Amendment to Buy and Sell Real Estate.
Council approved the following: Shaw Heights Well Site Property Sale; Water Supply Model Update Contract; 2014 Reclaimed Water System Master Plan Update Contract; Crestview Utility Relocation Betterment Cost Approval; Special Legal Services for City Boards and Commissions; Risk Management and Fleet Maintenance Cumulative Purchases of Over $50,000; Reallocation of Funds for the Heritage Golf Course Back 9 Land Acquisition; The Heritage Golf Course Back 9 Land Acquisition from the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport; Contract Amendment for Field Engineering Services Related to Sanitary Sewer Relocations by RTD; IGA with City and County of Broomfield re Lowell Blvd, City Park Channel and 120th Avenue Improvements; Expenditure and Reimbursement of Funds for Right-of-way Acquisition re the New Development Participation CIP; Crystal Lakes Filing No. 1, 1st Replat, 4th Amended PDP and 5th Amended ODP; 2014 Financial Support to Identified Agencies as Recommended by the Human Services Board; 2014 City Employee Insurance Contracts wand Medical/Dental Plans and Rates; Revised Employment Agreement with John A. Stipech; and final passage on second reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 38 approving Contract Amendment to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Council conducted the following public hearings: to consider the amended and restated Service Plan for 144th Avenue Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2; and to consider the Crystal Lakes Filing No. 1, 1st Replat, 4th Amended PDP and 5th Amended ODP. Council adopted the following resolutions: Resolution No. 24 adopting the Amended and Restated Service Plan for 144th Avenue Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2; Resolution No. 25 adopting 2014 Service Commitment Allocations; Resolution No. 26 adopting clarification of Building Construction to the City Residential/Senior Housing Design Guidelines; Resolution No. 27 authorizing utility easement acquisitions for Little Dry Creek Interceptor Sewer Relocation by RTD; and Resolution No. 28 adopting the 2014 Amended Pay Plan. Council passed the following Councillors’ Bills on first reading: A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGETS OF THE GENERAL, WATER, UTILITY CAPITA L PROJECT RESERVE, WASTEWATER, LEGACY RIDGE GOLF COURSE, HERITAGE AT WESTMOOR GOLF COURSE, STORM DRAINAGE, GENERAL CAPITAL OUTLAY REPLACMENT, SALES & USE TAX, PARKS OPEN SPACE & TRAILS, CONSERVATION TRUST, AND GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OR UN-APPROPRIATION FROM THE 2014 ESTIMATED REVENUES IN THE FUNDS. Purpose: to adopt amendments to the adopted 2014 City Budget. A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE SALARY OF THE MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR 2014. Purpose: to authorize an increase to the Municipal Judge’s 2014 salary. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. By Order of the Westminster City Council Linda Yeager, City Clerk Published in the Westsider October 25, 2013 00054211
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Council passed the following Councillors’ Bills on first reading: A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGETS OF THE GENERAL, WATER, UTILITY CAPITAL PROJECT RESERVE, WASTEWATER, LEGACY RIDGE GOLF COURSE, HERITAGE AT WESTMOOR GOLF COURSE, STORM DRAINAGE, GENERAL CAPITAL OUTLAY REPLACMENT, SALES & USE TAX, PARKS OPEN SPACE & TRAILS, CONSERVATION TRUST, AND GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OR UN-APPROPRIATION FROM THE 2014 ESTIMATED REVENUES IN THE FUNDS. Purpose: to adopt amendments to the adopted 2014 City Budget.
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Holy Family softball falls in semis Sterling beat Tigers 8-3 By Scott Stocker sports@ourcoloradonews.com
Holy Family 1st baseman Macy Cox tries to tag Desiree Truijillo at first in the Class 3A quarterfinal State Softball championship 3-0 win over Delores Huerta Prep on Saturday at the Aurora Sports Park. Photo by Pam Wagner
It certainly wasn’t the ending to the 2013 softball season that Holy Family had wished for. However, it’s hard to argue that the Tigers didn’t have a fine season when fans look back on their efforts. Sterling defeated Holy Family, 8-3, Sunday in the Class 3A state tournament battle of the Tigers held at the Aurora Sports Park. The tournament had been postponed from Friday’s start due to inclement weather. Holy Family, coached by Glen Ramos and seeded number 3 for the tournament, had a first round bye then defeated Dolores Huerta, 3-0, in the Saturday quarterfinals. Holy Family finished the season, 19-3, with its semifinal loss. Sterling, coached by Bob Knudson, improved to 19-4 with the win over the Tigers then went on to finish the season 19-5 losing to Strasburg, 8-3, in the championship game. Junior pitcher Mary Cox took the loss on the mound for Holy Family and while dejected by the defeat still had a warm heart on a cold day. Five of the eight runs given up by the Tigers were earned. “It was a tough loss, but I think it will fire us up for next year,” Cox said. “We should have hit better and cleaned up at the plate. We just had to answer their pitching better and we couldn’t. It was a great year and I think we will grow from this.” Sterling scored its initial run in the first inning with outfielder Alexis Rutz touching home on a fielder’s choice out off the bat of teammate Lauren Szabo. Yet it was the second inning that eventually proved to be the back breaker as Sterling came through with three runs. Megan Kaiser, Tessa Wilson and Jenna Knudson would tally for Sterling with all three runs coming after two were out.
Sterling would up the count to 6-0 in the third, scoring two more runs. The first came via a Holy Family error and scored by Halee Woltemath. The second was via a sacrifice fly by Brittany Harris that enabled Kylie Ross to score. Sterling would add two more runs, one in each of the fourth and fifth innings. The big hit was a home run by Heather Petarde off the first pitch from Cox in the fifth. That pitch, by the way, was the final of the game for Cox as she would be replaced by Natalie Gardon. Holy Family would close out its season scoring single runs over the final three innings of the game. Alexandra Jaros would score the lone run in the fifth for Holy Family being driven home by Grace Petersen. Cox, who doubled in the sixth, would score on a wild pitch in the inning after reaching third on a single by Jazmin Means. Jaros would score the final run in the seventh, crossing home following a single by Petersen. “We should have scored more and we didn’t react the way we should have,” said Jaros, a junior. “We needed to start fast, but we just didn’t get fired up. It’s been a very favorable season. It’s just not ending as we had hoped. We will hope for good things for next year.” While it was a tough loss for Ramos, he knows this season has been one of also building for next year. “Give Sterling credit for they are a fine team,” Ramos said. “But our girls have come a long way this season. We’re young with only the three seniors. It was a learning experience for all of us. I’m just so pleased by how the girls grew this season and how they came around. We were able to build and gain experience and it’s that experience which can count for so much in our future.”
Holy Family defeats Warriors at home Tigers remain undefeated in league By Kate Ferraro
kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com What began as an easy shutout win for the Holy Family football team Oct. 18 against Frederick, finished as a close nailbiter at Mike G. Gabriel Stadium in Broomfield. After being ahead 27-0 in the first half of the game and 33-14 at halftime, Frederick scored two touchdowns in the second half, and kept the Tigers from scoring more than once in the second half, for a 39-28 Tigers win. “We knew they were going to try to shorten the gain with their running game,” head coach Mike Gabriel said. “We knew that if we got on the board early and often they would have to come out of it.” Holy Family’s 33 points in the first half mostly came from quarterback David Sommers and running back Ryan Younggreen. In the second quarter after leading 21-0 and the Tigers on their own six-yard line, Sommers ran 94 yards for a touchdown. The extra point was blocked, but Holy Family was still ahead 27-0. One minute later, Holy Family took over
the ball on downs. Fourth and one came very quickly, but instead of punting, Sommers faked the punt and ran the ball for a 10-yard gain and a first down. “David’s a huge part of what we do all the time and he’s a great kid and we’re just lucky and blessed that we’ve had him for four years,” Gabriel said. Frederick scored twice in the second quarter, while Younggreen scored again for Holy Family helping his team to a 33-14 lead at halftime. “The kids followed the game plan to a T,” Gabriel said. “The defense really did a great job, we just had a little bit of a letdown at the end of the half and they got on the board.” Frederick’s running back Joe Lopez started the third quarter with 51-yard touchdown run tightening the score to 33-21. With four minutes left in the game, Frederick scored again decreasing the Tigers lead again at 33-28. “I don’t know that it was their adjustments as much as our kids maybe letting up a little bit, but we finished out the way we hoped we’d finish out and got a win,” Gabriel said. Younggreen secured the win for Holy Family with a 20-yard touchdown run with one minute left in the game for the 39-28 victory.
Frederick running back Joe Lopez squeezes through the Holy Family defense Oct. 18 at Mike G. Gabriel Stadium. Photo by Kate Ferraro Both Sommers and Younggreen scored one touchdown each in the first quarter and second quarter, respectively. Wide receiver Christopher Helbig also scored a
touchdown for Holy Family. The Tigers will travel to Lafayette Oct. 24 to play Centaurus High School, a team whose 2-5 overall, 2-1 in league.
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Academy volleyball falls to Middle Park Prep sports Scoreboard
Loss could affect playoff spot By Kate Ferraro kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com After being on a six-game winning streak, the Academy volleyball team dropped to Middle Park and could have possibly lost a playoff spot in the postseason. Going into the last home game of the season on Oct. 17, The Academy was in third place in the 3A Frontier League standings, while Middle Park was in fourth place. Because The Academy has three losses now in league and Middle Park only has two, Middle Park moved ahead in the standings and could have possibly taken away the postseason from The Academy. “Hopefully they’ll get us in there,” head coach Jill Fitzpatrick said of the playoffs. “We won a bunch of matches in a row and beat some good teams. It’s unfortunate, we’ll do what we can.” The Wildcats tried to make a comeback in the second set after dropping the first 2516. Ahead 17-16 late in the second, Middle Park went on a 9-1 run taking the second set 25-18, leading the match 2-0. The Academy came back in the third set winning 25-20 and were ahead the whole game. They scored five points while senior middle blocker Josephine Becker was serving. “She has the best attitude out of anybody on the court,” Fitzpatrick said of Becker. “It’s going to be really hard to see her go. I know all the girls feel the same way. She’s obviously a captain to the team, the girls believe in her.” Unfortunately, the Wildcats never led in the fourth set, dropping it 25-19, losing the match 3-1. Fitzpatrick said a lot of emotions were involved in this game since the team has never beaten Middle Park and it also being the last home game for the seniors. “They were really excited about it and I think it was just a big head game,” Fitzpatrick said. “We had all the right tools to get it
THE ACADEMY Volleyball The Academy 3, DSST 0 The Academy stretched its win streak to six matches with a straight-set victory over DSST. Josephine Becker notched seven kills. Tarabeth Herman and Desiree Padilla were close behind with six kills each. Lyndsey Werner was solid in the back row with 15 digs.
MOUNTAIN RANGE HIGH SCHOOL Football Mountain Range 22, Rocky Mountain 16 Elijah Gillespie caught a 27-yard pass from Wamsley for a touchdown with eight minutes left in the first quarter. Kyle Dunbabin caught a 47-yard pass for a touchdown.
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Academy senior Josephine Becker, right, spikes the ball during a game against Middle Park Oct. 17 at Academy Charter School. Photo by Kate Ferraro done and unfortunately there were just too many errors involved. The girls showed a lot of heart throughout the night.” Senior Tarabeth Herman had 10 kills and 15 digs on the day. Junior Lyndsey Wer-
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clubs in your community Mondays adult survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Northglenn Women’s Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. WINGS provides therapist-facilitated, peer-support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. For more information, call 303-283-8660. denver thyroid Cancer Support Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Montclair Recreation Center Lowry, 729 Ulster Way. For more information, call 303-388-9948. Grief recovery A 12-week Grief Share program meets at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road. la leche League of Broomfield meets 10 -11 a.m. the
second Monday of the month at Brunner Farm House, 640 Main St.
liferinG secular Recovery meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at
Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St. This is a nonprofit, abstinence-based peer-support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. For more information, call 303-830-0358 or go online to www.unhooked.com.
open Mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com. overeaters anonyMous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at
North Metro Church, 12505 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton.
study Group Chabad of NW Metro Denver Jewish Center
hosts a thought-provoking discussion on the weekly Torah portion. Drawing from the wisdom of the Talmud, Kabbalah and Chassidic Mystical Masters, the study group focuses on the relevance of the bible stories and Torah’s teaching to our modern lives. The class is 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Chabad, 4505 W. 112 Ave., Westminster. Refreshments served. For costs and the topic of the weekly discussion, visit www.COJewish.com/torahstudy or call 303-429-5177. The class is led by Rabbi Benjy Brackman spiritual leader of Chabad of NW Metro Denver.
West Metro Real Estate Investing Education Group meets 7-9 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. We meet in Classroom 1. We cover all the information you will need to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with positive cash flow. We analyze deals as examples, talk about where to get funding, the best ways to find a bargain and
sometimes do property tours. Investors of all levels of experience are welcome but no agents please.
days at Westminster United Methodist Church, 3585 W. 76th Ave. Contact Laura at 303-428-9293.
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tae kWon do Learn self-defense, get a workout and increase self-confidence. Two classes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the city of Westminster recreation division: peewees (ages 5-8), 6:30-7:30 p.m., and ages 9 and up, 6:30-8 p.m. Classes at the MAC, 3295 W. 72nd Ave. Call 303-426-4310. Visit www.hupstaekwondo.com and www.ttatkd.com.
let Go and Let God AFG Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 12021 Northaven Circle in Thornton. For more information, visit www.al-anon-co.org. Metro north Chamber Leads Tuesday group meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Lone Star Steakhouse, 237 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton. For more information, call Alan at 720-233-5873. narcotics anonyMous Group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 3585 W. 76th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, go online to www.nacolorado.org. neW sWinG Swing dancing comes to Thornton 8:30-11
p.m. Tuesdays at Taps and Toes Dance Studio, 12720 N. Colorado Blvd. Beginners are welcome; World Champion Lindy Hop dancers Mark Godwin and Shauna Marble, along with other dancers will provide instruction. Cost is $5. For more information, go online to www.markandshaunaswing.com/ weekly_dances/.
northGlenn afG Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org.
northGlenn-thornton rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Red Lobster, 1350 W. 104th Ave. in Northglenn. For more information, email NorthglennThorntonRotary@ hotmail.com. north Jeffco Republican Women meets the second Tuesday of every month at the 911 Driving School, 9100 100th Ave., Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is at 6:45 p.m., meeting is 7-9 p.m. Each month outstanding speakers present information vital to our community. Come join us to deepen your knowledge of election candidates, current legislation, and upcoming events. Both men and women are invited to attend. Admission is free. northWest area Newcomers and Social Club, serving the women of north Jeffco and northwest Denver metro, meets every meet every fourth Tuesday of the month. For information, place and reservations, call Susan Dittman at 303-673-9266 or Patti Bloomquist at 303-940-7478. north Metro Newcomer and Social Club meets on the
fourth Tuesday of each month for lunch and a program. We welcome all women who would like to meet new friends and find new activities. Call Peggy Frances at 303-215-9627 or Karen Dowling at 303-422-7369.
overeaters anonyMous meets 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tues-
talkinG ideas Toastmasters Club meets noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at 10155 Westmoor Drive, Suite 225, in Westminster. For more information, call Mary Taylor at 303-327-1616. tops co 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is from 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 303-429-5923. WestMinster optiMist Club meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at the Egg & I, 799 Highway 287, Broomfield. For more information, call John Swanborg at 303-466-5631 or email him at jswanborg@comcast.net. Wednesdays northGlenn Moose Lodge 2166 hosts men’s meeting nights at 8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 11449 York St., Northglenn. Call 303-457-3391. WoMen of the Moose Chapter 644 meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and second Wednesday of each month at 11449 York Street, Northglenn. Call 303-457-3391. a-naMi (national Alliance on Mental Illness-Adams County) meets from 7-9 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month at the Community Reach Center, 8931 Huron St., Thornton. Each A-NAMI meeting provides participants time for sharing challenges and triumphs, and frequently feature presentations by mental-health professionals and educational discussion. Anyone dealing with a mental illness, including family and friends, may benefit from A-NAMI support. For more information, contact (303) 853-3770; s.bain60@gmail. com. arvada Biz Connection (http://www.meetup.com/ArvadaBusiness-Connection/) is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. http://danpeakfoundation.webs.com/. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098. flatirons vieW Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first
and third Wednesday of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment. For more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/.
Music teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments. rocky Mountain Submarine Veterans meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at American Legion WilmoreRichter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. Active duty, reserve, retired, veterans, interested public and their ladies are cordially invited. For more information, go online to www. rockymountainsubvets.com. toastMasters-WestMinster coMMunicators
meets 12:15-1:15 p.m. every Wednesday at DeVry University, 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Room 134. Toastmasters has helped thousands of people over the years and we can help you. Admission is free. Enter the southeast door to the first room, 134. Call Ray Hamilton at 303-284-4223.
WestMinster rotary 7:10 Club meets 7:10-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at The Ranch Country Club, 11667 Tejon St., Westminster. For more information, call Angela Habben at 720-947-8080. thursdays adaMs county Triad meets 1-2 p.m. the third Thursdays of the month at 3295 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster. The Triad is formed of law enforcement officers, senior citizens, fire personnel and senior organizations. Triad volunteers develop and implement crime-prevention and education programs for older adults. Activities address crime from both a pre-victimization (preventive) standpoint and a post-victimization (victim/witness assistance) standpoint. All senior citizens or people who care about senior citizens of Adams County are welcome. Topic changes each month. For more information, contact Jenee Centeno at 303-854-7420. Fridays. coMMunity coffee Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Clubs continues on Page 23
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CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY Center Drive, Westminster.
RALSTON CREEK Sertoma Club meets Thursdays at Panera Bread, 7739 Wadsworth, Arvada. Contact Ron Marquez at 303-457-0759 or Ron.Marquez@ddrcco.com.
wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com.
FOOD PANTRY Agape Life Church distributes Jefferson County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. The church provides this service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-431-6481.
WOMEN’S BUSINESS Network meets 7:20-8:35 a.m. Thursdays at the Doubletree Hotel, 8773 Yates Drive in Westminster. For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-424-1207 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com.
FRONT RANGE Toastmasters Club meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday at the Thornton Civic Center, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton. Develop your prepared and impromptu speaking skills. Guests are encouraged to drop in and participate at their comfort level. For information, contact www.d26toastmasters.org/frontrange/ about_us.htm.
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NORTH SUBURBAN Republican Forum meets 9:45-11:15 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at Anythink, Huron St. Community Room, 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Admission is $3 and includes a continental breakfast. Meet like-minded people and discuss Colorado political issues.
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CAFFEINATED CAREER Club meets 8:15-10 a.m. Fridays at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde
Wadsworth Blvd. An inspirational weekly job-search networking group, facilitated by a job-search expert. Bring business cards and a 60-second introduction. Typical attendance is more than 20 people, and the restaurant prefers that you order breakfast. RSVP recommended. For more information call CAREER-Magic at 303-424-5451. For directions, call Don Carver at 303-420-1637.
GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT Group meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Mountain View
Lutheran Church, 1481 Russell Way. For more information, go online to www.mountainviewlutheran.com.
NORTH SUBURBAN Sales Professionals meets 7:30-9 a.m. Fridays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. This club is for entrepreneurs, smallbusiness owners, independent distributors and professional salespersons for business education, sales training, motivation, fun, food, and fellowship. Ticket price includes parking, breakfast buffet, program and chances to win door prizes and lottery tickets. Newcomers are welcome. Call Laura Nokes Lang at 303-428-9293.
LET’S FIND Serenity Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Park Center Office Building
Room 104, 3489 W. 72nd Ave. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org.
METRO NORTH Chamber Leads Thursday group meets at 8 a.m. Thursdays at the Egg and I, 885 Thornton Parkway in Thornton. For more information, call Jim Johnson at 303-522-3608. ONE BUSINESS Connection meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Barker’s
SWING THRU’S Square Dance Club meets Fridays at the Victory Grange, 2025 Tower Road in Aurora. Singles, couples and youth are welcome. For more information, call 303-426-8986.
PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY Support Group The Denver Branch meets from 3:30-5
MOOSE LODGE 2166 dinners for members and qualified guests from 6-8 p.m. every Friday. For more information, call 303-457-3391.
St., 2831 W. 120th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-424-1207 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com. p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver; parking and entrance in the back. For information about the Denver Branch meetings, call Dorothy Miller at 303-814-2112 or email dorthy_miller@hotmail.com.
SATURDAYS COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the
Chamber launched to target Westminster Mayoral candidate supporting effort By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com There’s a new chamber in town: the Westminster Chamber of Commerce. With five businesses already in the directory, the new organization was developed to promote, support and connect member businesses and organizations to the residents of Westminster through technology, cooperation and community, according to the website, http://westminsterchamber.biz. One notable person leading the efforts to develop another chamber is city councilor, and Westminster mayor candidate, Bob Briggs, who said there is no one organization that represents all of Westminster. He says the Metro North Chamber of Commerce, established in 1959, does not adequately represent the entire Westminster community. #: 33137-14 that “We need someJob organization Size: 6.78" x 6" promotes the city as a whole, on both Branch: 139-Denver
sides of the magical line called Sheridan Boulevard,” Briggs said. “The Metro North Chamber does a good job representing the Adams County half of Westminster, but they do not promote Westminster as a total city.” Briggs said he’s been thinking about another chamber for three years and it’s taken a long time to get the pieces together to finally have the Westminster Chamber come to fruition. Although the chamber news is catching the attention of the community during election season, Briggs said the launch of the chamber is not part of his campaign race of mayor. “If we could have launched before this time, we would have,” he said. One person taken by surprise by the news of the Westminster Chamber of Commerce is Metro North Chamber of Commerce CEO Deb Obermeyer. She said the idea seemed to come “out of the blue, with no real explanation of problems Briggs wants to address or benefits that the business community would gain.” She said her office has fielded many calls from Metro North Chamber members Color(s): 4c Bleed?: N wondering what Briggs is trying to acPub: Colorado Community Media
complish. “We have always had a good relationship with Mr. Briggs,” Obermeyer said. “It only stands to reason that this proposal would do more harm than good, since it would fracture all our efforts toward regionalism.” The Metro North Chamber, which represents over 900 businesses in 13 cities, is still fully endorsed by the city of Westminster, according to Westminster mayor Nancy McNally. She said the chamber has been a strong strategic partner in the city’s efforts to establish and maintain a healthy economic base. “We appreciate the chamber’s collaborative approach to the resolution of regional issues and Westminster businesses have benefited greatly over the years from their involvement with the Metro North Chamber,” she said. “As a city we are concerned that people won’t know the difference between the chambers and be confused.” Currently the Westminster Chamber is only operating virtually. But Briggs said after enough members join, he hopes to have a storefront in the future.
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WHAT YOU Want to Be AFG Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in the Richard P. Young Room, 11245 Huron St. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org. SUNDAYS HOW AFG Works Book Study Al-Anon meets at 9 a.m. Sundays at Park Center Office Building, Room 104, 3489 W. 72nd Ave. For more information, go online to www. al-anon-co.org. MILE HIGH Harmonica Club meets 1:30 -3:30 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month at Grant Avenue Community Center, 216 S. Grant St. in Denver.
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