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Adams County, Colorado • Volume 49, Issue 51

Xcel’s proposed substation denied

Commissioners reject plans for 120th and Quebec site

By Tammy Kranz

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ix-year-old Ellie was a little too timid on July 23 to join the other kids who were petting the star fish in a bucket of water.

“Life Without A Backbone — The Traveling Sea” is the fifth Funtaztikidz program at the city of Thornton that Mary Beer had attended with her granddaughter.

“She was a little intimidated by the feel of the fish, but she does enjoy the hands-on activities,” Beer said.

“She watched for a while and made a sea urchin out of clay and toothpicks.”

Funtaztikidz started in 2002, and has seven events with different themes June through August.

“The purpose of the program is to offer families a fun learning experience in Thornton,” said Jennie Slattengren, arts and volunteer coordinator with the city.

After more than two hours of testimony, mostly against, the Adams County Board of Commissioners unanimously rejected Xcel’s Energy proposal to build an electronic distribution substation at of 120th Avenue and Quebec Street.

The vote came about 1:15 a.m. after hearing more than 25 people speak on the issue during a public hearing that began the evening before on July 22. The decision came after the commissioners also denied Xcel’s request to continue the hearing, for a second time, to work with county staff on ways to appease the neighbors who were rejecting the plans.

Both county staff and the planning commission recommended that the board reject the plans — saying Xcel didn’t provide sufficient evidence that another site would not be technically or financially feasible.

A staff report pointed out that the area is designated as mixed use neighborhood, which is for housing, commercial, office, parks and open space and that a substation would be contradictory to this designation.

“The proposed project is not compatible with the surrounding area, not harmonious with the character of the neighborhood …” the report said.

Preston Gibson, an area manager with Xcel, said that the substation was needed to provide relief to three other substations that were either at capacity or nearing it and would help prevent power outages.

“The substations that need relief serve nearly 72,000 businesses, residents and other facilities in areas that include Northglenn, Thornton, Commerce City, Westminster, Broomfield, and parts of unincorporated Adams County,” he said.

He added that other potential sites for the substation were too far in distance to the help relieve all three substations.

He pointed out that substations have to be located near a growing community and that while some of the homes in the area aren’t Xcel customers that shopping centers, hospitals, schools and businesses in their community are powered by the company.

Many of the residents in the area of the proposed site spoke against the plan, citing concerns about property value loss and ruining the image of their neighborhood.

“When there is a clear distinct fear or a distaste in the market for something that feeling or that public perception directly impacts market value, it impacts market value just as short sells or foreclosures have, just as remediated meth labs have, substations and power lines are having the same affect in our market,” said Nichole Smith.

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Abigail Espinosa balances a basket on her head during the July 9 Funtaztickidz program “Africa Explorers,” which was presented by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Courtesy photos

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Carter Hinshaw and Abigail Espinosa touch a starfish during “Life Without a Backbone -The Traveling Sea” July 23 during the city of Thornton’s Funtaztickidz program.

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THORNTON NEWS IN A HURRY City accepting applications for CDBG funding

City of Thornton Neighborhood Services is currently accepting applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.

The city received more 2013 CDBG funding than expected this year, and has approximately $86,000 that needs to be awarded to a project or projects. Projects that are eligible for the extra 2013 funds will need to be selected by City Council and approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

City departments are eligible to apply for this funding.

It is anticipated that funds will be ready to be expended in November. The most appropriate projects for the 2013 funds are those that are ready to start this year or by February of 2014.

Also, applications are now being ac-

cepted for 2014 funds. Thornton city staff estimates that there will be approximately $500,000 available. Congress and HUD will release the 2014 CDBG funds next summer. Projects that will start next summer or fall are best for this funding.

There are specific requirements on what types of projects are eligible. Information on CDBG and the eligible activities is available on the city website at: www. cityofthornton.net.

Applications for 2013 and 2014 funding are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, to CDBG Coordinator Lane Smyth in City of Thornton Neighborhood Services.

Anythink Libraries director selected as member of Aspen Institute

Anythink Director Pam Sandlian Smith has been selected as a member of the Aspen Institute Dialogue on Public Libraries,

SCHOOL NOTES The Power of One Charity seeks participants and sponsors for fundraiser

The Power of One Charity will hold a golf tournament fundraiser at 9 a.m. on Aug. 5, at the Omni Interlocken Resort, 500 Interlocken Blvd. in Broomfield. The Power of One Charity was created in memory of Andrew James Dollaghan, son of Silver Creek Elementary Principal Judi Madsen and Brian Stanley. Since 2009, more than

a newly created initiative to explore, develop and champion new ways of thinking about U.S. public libraries. Composed of leaders from the library, business and government industries, as well as visionaries and experts from education and community development, the Dialogue will gather for an invitation-only meeting in early August in Aspen. Leaders from both large and small library systems, the American Library Association, and other key library institutions are important voices in the working group to ensure the vision includes the latest thinking from the field.

Sandlian Smith’s innovative approach to library service has earned her international attention and honors, including the prestigious Charlie Robinson Award from the Public Library Association.

As a visionary who has helped transform and shift perceptions of public librar-

ies in Colorado and elsewhere, Sandlian Smith will share experiences and ideas with 30 other industry leaders at the Dialogue to help spark national conversation and action.

“It is an honor to represent public libraries in this critical dialogue,” says Sandlian Smith. “Libraries are essential assets in our communities and this project is a way of creating a sustainable and viable path for our future.”

Soul School performs for summer concert series

Soul School, a band that plays R&B/ contemporary pop/rock, will perform for free from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Cherry Park, 11500 Birch Drive. The concert is part of the city’s summer concert series. Anthony’s II will offer pizza for sale at the concert.

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$17,000 in college scholarships have been awarded to Adams 12 Five Star Schools students. This year alone, nine Five Star District students earned Power of One scholarships.

To participate in the golf tournament or sponsor a team, call 720-261-1760 or 303903-5698. For more information about the Power of One Charity visit www.powerofonecharity.org.

Sports: A visit to Homestead Golf Course.

Page 22 Opinion: Michael Alcorn stresses importance of owning up to humility.

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CHARGE! Sports: Golf on the upswing. Page 23

Life: “The House of Blue Leaves” explores fame in America. Page 17

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Vladimir, a five-month-old black Labrador, is one of six puppies currently being raised by Sidekicks for Sight. The puppy raising club teaches puppies basic obedience and socializes them until they are about 15 months old, at which point they return to Guide Dogs for the Blind in California or Oregon to receive formal guide dog training and, if they are fit for the program, to be paired with a blind person. Photo by Sara Van Cleve

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give sight to blind Sidekicks for Sight raisers prep pups to be guide dogs

By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Editor’s Note: This is part one in a weekly, three-part series on service dog.

For many people who are blind, their guide dog is more than just their eyes.

“When a person depends that much on a dog and a dog depends that much on them, I don’t think you can even describe it unless you’ve experienced it,” said Bryan Goings, a puppy raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind.

“You can really see how close they are.

A lot of blind people describe them as their soulmates. My first dog, his handler says he’s his everything, from his ice breaker to his traveling compadre.”

But before guide dogs can put on their harness and act as Lending a the eyes for their owners, before they even are trained to become a guide dog, they are taught how to helping paw be good citizens by their puppy raisers.

Goings of Castle Rock, who graduated from Castle View High School this year, got involved with Sidekicks for Sight, the Guide Dogs for the Blind puppy raising club in Littleton, during his freshman year of high school.

Since then, he has raised two dogs that have gone on to be paired with blind owners, and is currently raising his third — 13-month-old Armand.

Sidekicks for Sight, the Littleton puppy-raising club for Guide Dogs for the Blind, is raising six puppies that could go on to become guide dogs one day.

“Basically we teach them basic obedience, good house behaviors and socialize them to the outside world,” said Barb O’Connor, a leader for Sidekicks for Sight who has raised 17 puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind herself. “As Guide Dogs says, `We’re not raising guide dogs, we’re raising puppies to be good citizens with the opportunity to become guide dogs.’”

When the puppies are eight to nine weeks old, they are transported via puppy truck from San Rafael to their raisers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah or Washington, where they will call home for the next year.

While with their raisers, the pup-

pies do everything their raisers do.

“We’d go to school together and he’d just walk by my side, get socialized with everything,” Goings said. “There’s a lot in a high school, so it’s a really good place for him. There’s a lot of different distractions, but he learned to lay by my side and calm down when I’m in class, and then we’re up and off to the next class. Each day is really different. Just as you go to a different place every day, he does the same.”

Though Armand is in training while he’s in public with his vest on, he still gets to enjoy being a puppy.

“When he’s at home, he’s a puppy,” Goings said.

“He can play with his toys, visit with us, whatever.”

During the year the puppies are with their raisers, they learn many basic obedience skills using a mix of praise and food rewards, Among the things the puppies learn are how to walk on the left side of their handler, to not eat food off the ground, how to stay focused on their handler despite distractions, when it’s appropriate to relieve themselves (when the handler says “Do your business”) and the basics such as sit, stay, lay down and go to bed.

“I don’t feel as much that it’s breaking bad habits, since they come new not knowing anything, but more building up new habits, teaching them new behaviors and working on it really consistently,” Goings said.

“You have to be on top of it. You have to be as consistent as possible so they learn what’s expected, and they’re more reliable. By that point, they enjoy it.”

When the puppies are between about 15 and 18 months old, they get back on the puppy truck and return to the Guide Dogs for the Blind campus to receive complete physicals and get ready for their guide dog training.

If a dog doesn’t pass an aspect of their physical, due to bad hips or elbow dysplasia, for example, the raisers are given the option of adopting them as a pet.

If the dog passes its physical, it’s time to go to “puppy college.”

“Once they go in for training, they have eight phases they go through,” O’Connor said.

“Starting with the basics, they evaluate obedience skills and reinforce them and take them out to work with the harness. They start out in quieter places and take them to busier places where there is traffic and distractions.”

After they go through the eight stages, the puppies are ready to be paired with a person who is blind and

they learn together how to be guide dog and how to have a guide dog.

“They keep working with them, honing their skills, and then they are looking for a partner,” O’Connor said.

“They take the application of a blind person and see if they want a quieter dog, or one that’s good in heavy traffic or good with little kids, and match up dogs with a blind person based on their preference. The person and the dog go into class and stay at the dorms. It’s a two-week class with an instructor there.”

The entire trip to the campuses in Oregon and California are free for the person who is blind training with their future guide dog.

“A really big thing they teach them, which I think is cool, is what is called intelligent disobedience,” Goings said.

“For example, if the person tells them to cross the street, but a car is coming or some danger like that, the dog will refuse to go because it knows that the person can’t see that and it knows something the blind person does not. I don’t know how they do it, but that’s really cool to me.”

If the puppy successfully completes all levels of training, he and his new owner participate in a graduation ceremony that the puppy raisers often attend.

“You get to see the dog again and meet the person,” O’Connor said.

“It’s their decision to keep in touch, but almost everybody keeps in contact.”

Goings said he went to his first dog’s graduation and his new owner has become a very close friend.

About 60 percent of dogs raised by puppy raisers become guide dogs; other dogs may not be fit for that kind of work or have a health issue, but they can have a career change and become a therapy dog or another type of service dog, or become a really great pet, O’Connor said.

Goings said it can be tough giving up the puppies after bonding with them and raising them, but knowing the difference they’ll make in someone’s life makes it all worth it.

O’Connor likens it to a child getting married.

“It’s rewarding to see,” she said.

“People say ‘How can you give them up?’ It’s like a child that got married.

They’re with a new person in a new relationship that is fulfilling and loving for both parties. That’s how you do it. It’s not easy, but that’s a good analogy. You’re sending them off to be in a grown up relationship. You’re done with the puppy part and you’ve done the training part, now it’s up to the dog and the handler.”

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Brittany Olsen, of Brighton, was named to the spring 2013 vice president honor roll, and Hanna Hays, of Brighton, was named to the spring 2013 president honor roll at Adams State University.

Ashley L. Cunningham and Andrew M. Wilson, of Northglenn, earned bachelor’s degrees in May from the University of Wyoming.

Ashley L. Cunningham, of Northglenn, was named to the spring 2013 provost’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming.

Angela Carlow, Mara J. Cosgrove, Shannon JoAnn Frenzel, Rachel N. Roberts, Stacia Burke Slowey and Zachary T. Young, of Thornton, earned bachelor’s degrees in May from the University of Wyoming.

Jordan Brabo, of Thornton, was named to the spring 2013 vice president honor roll at Adams State University.

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Being in the business of helping businesses ACED works on attracting, keeping primary employees

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com Hammonds Candies gets a lot of web traffic in November and December, and in 2011, disaster struck — there wasn’t enough bandwidth to handle the business.

Ralph Nafziger, chief financial officer with Hammonds, said he begged for Comcast to bring services north, to the company’s location at 5735 N. Washington St. in unincorporated Adams County.

“We needed more bandwidth to grow our website business and keep our business going during that critical time,” he said.

However, he wasn’t able to contact the right person with Comcast and the issue went unresolved until a representative with Adams County Economic Development (ACED) stepped in. With ACED’s help, Comcast expanded their service, which has benefitted so many other businesses in that unincorporated Adams County section of north Denver, Nafziger said. “(ACED) was crucial for that to happen, they found the right person to do that,” he said. “Since we got Comcast up since February of last year, we haven’t had one glitch in service. ACED will get our cheers forever

The Adams County Economic Development (ACED) hosts the 2012 Business Appreciation Breakfast in August at the Denver Merchandise Mart. This year’s breakfast focused on the fifth anniversary for the Colorado Companies to Watch Program. Courtesy photo for that.”

This type of service is just one of many that ACED has provided for primary businesses — defined as businesses that export at least 50 percent of their goods and services outside the county — since it was formed in 1982. ACED is a nonprofit economic development agency serving the more than 8,100 businesses of Adams County and its 10 municipalities.

“As economic developers, we work to attract primary businesses that invest capital and create highwage jobs, which strengthens our local economy,” said Barry Gore, president and CEO of ACED. “In addition to marketing Adams County as a preferred business location, we help our existing primary employers connect with the people, information and resources

they need to be successful.”

Gore said ACED focuses on the significant opportunity for job growth in six industries — aviation and aerospace, energy, healthcare and life science, logistics, wholesale trade and advanced manufacturing.

“We accomplish this by offering support in business development, workforce development, and real estate opportunities in order to create a probusiness community to help businesses grow and thrive,” he said. “All primary employers are eligible for support from ACED.” Gore said that some of the high-profile projects that ACED has worked on include the Anschutz Medical Campus, Fitzsimons Life Science District, a GE Solar manufacturing facility, redevelopment of the

ASARCO industrial site, Spaceport Colorado and the Aerotropolis surrounding Denver International Airport.

Another large project ACED’s has been working on with the city and county of Denver and with Enviro Finance Group is the remediation and redevelopment of the former Globe Plant at 52nd Avenue and Washington Street.

“This site presents a number of significant challenges to redevelopment including well established soil and groundwater contamination, as well as the mere fact that it straddles the border between Adams County and Denver, adding complexity to redevelopment and regulatory oversight,” Gore said. “At the end of the clean-up phase, this 78-acre urban infill site is expected to create up to 1 million square feet of commercial/industrial space and approximately 1,000 jobs. ACED played a critical role in the project and will help market the development to commercial and industrial users to bring jobs to Adams County.”

ACED will hold its annual appreciation breakfast for primary employers Aug. 8 at the Denver Merchandise Mart.

It generally attracts about 200 business leaders and serves as an opportunity for ACED to receive feedback and to say “thanks” to the businesses.

For more information, contact Erin Beckstein at EBeckstein@AdamsCountyED.com or 303-453-8516.

county briefs in a hurry Animal cruelty charges filed in Havanese dog case

Richard Pilicer, 63, has been charged with 13 counts of criminally negligent animal cruelty in connection with the confiscation of more than 100 Havanese dogs at his property in Watkins on July 9.

Pilicer was served with the citations last week by Adams County Animal Control. He is due in Adams Count Court on Aug. 14.

County relocates Workforce Center and Human Services

The Adams County Board of Commissioners held a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently to celebrate the opening of the county’s new Workforce and Business Center at 3155 N. Chambers Road in Aurora. The new 10,000 square-foot facility conveniently allows north Aurora residents to access vocational and public assistance programs under a single roof for the first time since the county began offering services in Aurora more than 20 years ago.

According to Adams County Board of Commissioners Chair Eva J. Henry, the new facility combines the functions of two previously leased facilities on Peoria Street in Aurora that date back to 1992.

“Combining our job assistance and public assistance programs in a single location has several benefits,” said Commissioner Henry. “Most importantly, the new facility offers greater convenience to the about 6,500 households we

currently serve in Aurora.

Additionally, the consolidation also benefits taxpayers by saving the county approximately $400,000 in leasing costs over the next five years.”

County Fair this week

The 109th Adams County Fair is in town through Aug. 4 at the Adams County Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. Highlights of the fair include events at the Unit Power Grandstand: Budweiser CPRA Rodeo, Thursday, Aug. 1; NSPA Truck Pull, Friday, Aug. 2; DDRA Demolition Derby, Saturday, Aug, 3; La Tricolor, Univision Colorado y Presentan Dia de la Familia (Day of the Family), Sunday, Aug. 4. Purchase tickets for United Power Grandstand events online at www.adamscountyfair.com.

Bromley Companies & United Water and Sanitation District Stage Fat City Mardi Gras Band, Boogie Machine, Leo Everett, Karaoke, Chris Daniels & the Kings, Swerve, Irish Step Dancers, Urban Island, 17th Avenue Allstars, The Tyler Walker Band, The Kory Brunson Band, Mariachi Real del Monte, Bad Habitz and Bonna Pluma y Los Originales.

New Events Hogs & Dogs Racing, Lagoon of Doom, Chaotic Kingdom, Xorbing, Redneck Games, Kiddie Land, Agri Land and Safety Land.

For more information, visit www.adamscountyfair. com or call the Fair Hotline at 303-637-8011.

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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

Upbeat signs for FasTracks, but miles to go Take the good with the bad, and, in the end, say it’s all good.

This pragmatic approach to good mental health often fits the public’s journey in large public works projects as well.

A recent survey prepared for RTD — conducted by BCC Research & Consulting — shows a solidly upbeat view to our Regional Transportation District FasTracks system. Passed by voters in 2004, the 0.4 percent sales tax funded project was originally priced at $4.7 billion.

As it happens, the economy tanked in 2008, and the projected budget climbed to more than $6 billion and now sits at $7.4 billion according to RTD’s estimate last year. It is not surprising that this type of expansive project would take its hits — it’s a big deal to build out the Denver metro’s major corridors with commuter rail systems and additional bus rapid transit.

Who can forget the Big Dig? And al-

OUR VIEW though Mount Rushmore and the Statue of Liberty were not transportation projects, those ambitious ventures ran on fumes from time to time — short on funds and support — before they were completed and the following generations of benefactors pronounced it’s all good.

But now, in some ways we are getting close to feeling darn good about FasTracks.

The recent BCC survey with 800 respondents indicated positive perspectives.

The number for the “somewhat positive to very positive” view of FasTracks has been pulling out of a skid to hit 81 percent this year.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Would a Miller suspension affect the Broncos?

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is facing a possible four-game suspension after he reportedly tested positive for marijuana and amphetamines during his rookie year in 2011. We asked people at Memorial Park, 8001 W. 59th Ave. in Arvada, if they think Miller’s possible suspension will affect the Broncos’ 2013 season and their Super Bowl potential.

Even without Von, the team is full of all-stars. It will affect them, but not as much as people think.

Brian Alison

If he’s suspended for the first four games of the regular season, it will definitely affect their season.

Taylor Alison

I think it will affect their season, but I don’t think it will hurt their Super Bowl chances.

Jakob Lowe

Of course it will. It changes the team’s mentality. He’s one of the top 10 players on the team, so naturally he is a leader. They’re going into the season with a complete change.

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The V-shape amounts to 84 percent in 2007; 80 percent, 2009; 71 percent, 2010; 78 percent, 2011, before rising to better than four out of five respondents.

Those who say FasTracks was a good decision tallied higher than 80 percent as well. In passing, those who say it was a bad decision have pegged at a solid 10 percent to 23 percent in the five survey years, and we recognize this group will be around and can drum up some concerning cost per ride and bus vs. rail numbers.

But for another reason, we have a ways to go to reach the true tipping point.

Many areas of the metro with completed corridor lines have fared well — most recently the W Rail Line from Golden through Lakewood to Denver was completed ahead of schedule in April.

But there is another story up north where the entire North Metro Rail Line, originally projected for completion in late

2015, has been pushed back to sometime after 2035 according to the latest RTD projection although request for proposals could change the date.

Interestingly the survey says Adams County respondents — where the North Metro Rail Line rail will run — tallied 78 percent as “somewhat favorable-very favorable.”

The number is better than Boulder County at 68 percent, but not far behind the other five counties included (Weld, Arapahoe, Douglas, Denver and Jefferson), which ranged 79 to 86 percent.

As for Adams County — pretty amazing for an area that will tread in the have-nots category for a few more decades.

While other cities and countries admire FasTracks, we need to be mindful that all promises should be kept south to north before we can confidently say all good.

We’re a ways away.

All about Adams County At the present time, Adams County has three commissioners to attend to the needs of more than 450,000 residents. They are Eva J. Henry (Chairperson, District 1), “Chaz” Tedesco (District 2) and Erik Hansen (District 3).

For several years a number of us in the county felt there was a need to enlarge the commissioner body to five, thus increasing the efficiency and a need for more oversight.

It became very apparent of the need for more oversight and transparency several years ago when significant misdeeds and downright illegal doings marred the county. Soon the desire for more transparency became an overwhelming absolute necessity for more oversight.

The “ship” needed a course change and a total overhaul. Many of us had already been touting the need to enlarge the board and have greater oversight, leadership and downright hands-on daily official business being conducted.

We continued to work toward enlarging the board based on a very simple belief that it’s harder to corrupt five than it three.

Now I say that not because I’m in any way casting aspersions on former commissioners but by what again I’ll state, “one of being easier to convince just two than it would be to convince four or five”.

For that reason and for allowing for an expansion of duties necessitated by a continuing surge in population we finally prevailed and got the measure on the ballot last November. Those in opposition complained that it would cost about $500,000 a year for two more officials. But that pales in comparison for the several millions it cost the county in misdeeds.

So today I’m going to just copy the outline that will be on the ballot for two new commissioners that was published in the Adams County annual 2012-2013 report.

We will definitely hear and read more as the months go by but it behooves we residents to have a “heads up” knowledge of how the change will affect us.

Here it is

In 2012, Adams County voters approved a ballot question that expands the size of the Board of County Commissioners from three to five commissioners. Just last month, we approved the map that creates the additional two commissioner districts.

In 2014, voters will elect the two new commissioners and in January 2015, the county will be represented by five commissioners residing in specific geographic districts, but will be voted on countywide. All five commissioners will serve Adams County at large.

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“The future lies with those political leaders who realize that the great public is interested more in government than in politics.” Franklin D. Roosevelt Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned.

Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.

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Ah, summertime. Picnics, water slides, iced tea on the deck … and road trips. Even if I’m not driving cross-country, it seems I’m in my car a lot more during these summer months, heading to the mountains or just around town.

In addition to the beautiful scenery — as well as the heartbreaking devastation of our forests due to beetle kill — I’ve noticed a number of interesting, funny, and just plain entertaining signs.

For example, right here on Kipling Street, I’ve found some choice signs for businesses, such as “Lube & Latte.” Further south, these signs are stacked together: “Tattoo,” “Thai Café,” and “Liquor.” A probably necessary combination, with a spicy kick. One of my family’s all-time favorites is “TV, VCR, & Shoe Repair.” Makes us wonder what kind of tools work for all three.

Billboards often make my list, too. One that never fails to amuse me is offering legal services: “People make mistakes. We can help.”

Some are intriguing, such as the series that started with a plain statement: “Stop Being So Clingy” and ended with a semi truck bed illustration carrying this slogan, encouraging drivers to give trucks more room on the highways.

And speaking of highways, some road signs are actually pretty humorous. Heading to the mountains recently, I saw an alert that read: “Watch for falling rocks and wildlife.” I’m still on the lookout for that falling wildlife.

Even signs without words can bring a

chuckle, such as the graphic of a car hanging nose down off an embankment pointing to some waves below. In a park, I saw an illustration of a tree breaking (a big tree) and a person running away from it. Sure had me looking around!

Churches often offer witty messages on their sign boards. One along Highway 93 read: “What happens here, leaves here.”

Another said: “Worship is a gift from God. Some assembly required.” And yet another promised: “Non-surgical faith lifts available Sundays.” At the risk of sounding clichéd, I’d say these message writers had some divine inspiration.

As I was collecting these funnies, my friends jumped in with some of their picks, such as the “Outhouse Restaurant,” the “Gunbarrel Vet Clinic,” and a funeral parlor called “Good Grief, Inc.” Embarrassing signs often find their way to Facebook, such as this one outside a community education center: “Our teachers make the differance.” Ouch.

Another making the rounds on social media is a “No Soliciting” sign tacked to the front of a house: “We are too broke to buy anything. We already have Jesus. We don’t need a new vacuum. Seriously, unless you are selling Thin Mints, please go away!” Food for thought…

Some of the very best, though, are the signs that plain folks like you and me create for our needs.

Along a stretch of highway in Arizona, flashy jewelry and craft stores advertise their handmade wares. On the side of the road amidst these signs sits a Native American with a tray of his work and the hood of a car propped up and painted to say: “Buy direct.”

What are some of your favorites?

Signing off for now…

Andrea Doray is a writer who reports on both humor and pathos in everyday language at wordwatching.com. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

A call for humility amidst the pontificating “The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here . . .”

Some of you will know immediately what famous speech I quoted there. But few of you have ever heard anybody in your lifetime say such a thing. Imagine, in today’s society, somebody of prominence admitting in the course of a speech that their speech is probably not important in the grand scheme.

It’s not just that we don’t have enough humility to recognize our limitations — we have actually become a world that rewards brashness, even vulgarity.

Our culture, I am sad to say, puts way too much emphasis on being able to command the camera and be interesting, and too little on dealing with facts, truths, and solutions.

Our political commentary is dominated by the likes of Laura Ingraham and Rachel Maddow, who regularly make it their task to say the most outrageous things — regardless of accuracy — to drive ratings.

One “news” anchor went on the air with tampons hanging from her ears last week

to make ... I don’t know — some point.

Several months back, the airwaves were dominated by avowed atheists and nonChristians presuming to advise the Catholic Church on the type of person it should choose to be the next Pope.

And everywhere you look online, people who make little or no effort to inform themselves on the issues pontificate ad nauseum on solving all the world’s problems.

The adage “there is no such thing as bad press” has been taken to absurd extremes.

Why, I heard the other day that the price of a replica jersey for erstwhile New England

Figure out what it is you want Do you remember the pop song by the Spice Girls, “Tell me what you want, what you really really want, I’ll tell you what I want, what I really really want?” And then the lyrics are repeated several times.

Have you ever been asked, “What is it that you really want?”

Or maybe you have even asked yourself, “What is it that I want the most in life?”

Does your answer change based on either situation?

I often find that we tend to be more guarded when answering the question about what we want when asked by another person, and much more honest and deep when we look ourselves in the mirror and answer ourselves when no one else is around.

Do we want material things? Do we want money? Do we want love? What is the thing we want most in this life?

After 40 years of research, The Zig Ziglar Organization whittled the list down to eight things that people really really want: To be happy, to be healthy, to be reasonably prosperous (and some people would like to be unreasonably prosperous), to have security, true friends, peace, solid family relationships and hope.

Think about it, would you trade your happiness, health, prosperity, security, friendship, peace, family relationships and hope for a second or third home, a new car, jewelry, a good time, or even a great time?

And does there absolutely have to be one or the other?

I am a big proponent of “and” not “or,” and believe if we strive for the things we want without compromising our character or integrity we can have all of the material things we desire as well as all of the more important things that money will not buy.

One of the things that I really really want in life is peace. And this is one of the reasons I really love living here in Colorado.

There is such a fantastic sense of peace

when hiking in the mountains, walking in our open spaces, skiing on through the trees or in a secluded or quiet area on the hill.

Sure, skiing requires equipment, proper clothing and a ski pass, but hiking and walking bring me peace with absolutely no investment from me other than my time.

Our sunrises and sunsets observed each morning and evening bring me peace and hope, and once again without any cost.

I set goals and pursue dreams.

And when I look at the list of eight things that we all want, at some level I recognize that I am doing OK in several areas but still need to develop and grow in others.

I would encourage you to write the list of these eight topic, Happy, Healthy, Reasonably Prosperous, Secure, Friendship, Peace, Family Relationships and Hope.

Next to each one just simply put a check mark next to the ones you feel you are doing well in and an asterisk next to the ones you want to see yourself develop.

Once we have reached an acceptable level in all eight areas, we can enjoy all of the things this life offers in every aspect of our lives.

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Patriot tight end Aaron Hernandez has actually increased since he was arrested and charged with murder. Can’t wait to see what the Von Miller signature bong starts selling for.

Of course, I could go on and on in this vein. And I know some of you out there have caught the irony of me writing about this in a public forum such as this. Such is life.

But I have to wonder if our world wouldn’t be better if occasionally we heard a senator or president say out loud “I don’t know all the answers, but I’m willing to listen.” I have to wonder if our world wouldn’t be better if, rather than $100 million taxpayer-subsidized junket/vacations, more of our ruling class took the example of the new Pope and lived in apartments and travelled modestly. I have to wonder if we wouldn’t be better off if we taught our children that a great pass is better than a

slam dunk, a sacrifice bunt is just as good as a home run, or that hard work and accomplishment is worth more than being popular.

I have to wonder if our world wouldn’t be better if we all had the wisdom of the speech writer who, just prior to the line I quoted above, also said “The brave men, living and dead, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract.”

After all, if Abraham Lincoln can admit that he didn’t believe the most famous speech in American history would ever amount to much or was sufficient to make a place holy, then maybe we can all stand a little more humility.

Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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Rodney was born in Illinois and moved to Colorado at the age of two. He worked for the Rocky Mountain News, served in the Army as an MP at Ft. Carson and was a glazier for Colorado Glass and Metropolitan Glass for 40 years. He is Survived by his wife of 57 years Weenona, a daughter, a son and grandchildren. Services were held at DeWitt & Tabler Funeral Chapel with Inurnment at Ft. Logan National Cemetary.

Celebrations honoring Carson Nielsen, age 17, were held July 24 in Thornton and July 27 in Utah. He will be greatly missed by his parents Justin and Tami, his brothers, Taylor and Chase, grandparents, other relatives and friends.

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Northglenn Youth Theatre earns more awards Children’s group nationally recognized

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com For Maya Claridge of Broomfield and Isaac Sprague of Thornton, the 2012-13 season of the Northglenn Youth Theatre will be one they never forget.

For the first time in their young acting lives, they received national recognition for their performances on stage.

“I’m actually not sure how I won this one,” said 16-year-old Sprague.

“I had no idea they even had a National Youth Award.”

Sprague won NYA’s award for the lead actor in a musical for his role as Joseph in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Claridge won the award for lead actress (junior division) for her role as Alice in “Alice in Wonderland.”

Claridge said she was surprised she got the award because she was nervous about playing the role of Alice and didn’t even think she’s get the role — she thought she’s be cast as a chorus girl.

“This is awesome, some people thought I did good,” said the 12-year-old who attends Prospect Ridge Academy.

Kimberly Jongejan, director of NYT, said Claridge was so connected as Alice that she was beau-

Northglenn Youth Theatre received the National Youth Arts award for Ensemble for its production of “Alice in Wonderland.” Courtesy photo tifully mesmerizing.

“She has a presence on stage that is well beyond her 12 years of age,” she said. “Besides being gifted with a powerful and unique singing voice, she has the ability to convey the emotions and intentions to the audience with ease. For our rendition, Alice needed to be curious, inquisitive, spunky and fearless — and still maintain innocence and beauty. Maya worked hard and her efforts showed.”

Sprague goes to Horizon High

School and has done 16 productions with the Northglenn Youth Theatre. He said one of the challenges of playing Joseph was hitting some of the high notes on some of the songs.

Jongejan said that Sprague was able to capture an audience with ease.

“Plus he just has a natural sense of timing that you as a director can guide and mold, but it’s something that is innate — it’s the thing that can set one actor apart from others and Isaac has that

gift,” she said. “For Joseph, Isaac already had a love for the role which showed in his poise and presence. He has a great voice that fits the part too, since the entire show is sung.”

Sprague plans to pursue acting after graduating high school.

“It’s a hard industry to get into so I may look into the business side — business marketing, producing or directing or something like that,” he said.

NYT also snagged National Youth Arts award for Ensemble

for “Alice in Wonderland.” Jongejan said she thought it is one of the highest honors a can receive next to “Outstanding Production” (which takes into consideration the other elements of lighting, set, sound, costume, direction, etc.)

“Our ‘Alice’ ensemble really embraced the spirit of what an ensemble is all about,” she said.

“Good ensembles have a collection of very specific and defined characters that work together without any specific ones overpowering another. The ensemble pulls the show together, keeps it moving and sets the pace for all the action.”

NYT has received a total of 21 National Youth Arts/National Youth Theatre awards since 2005 (that includes this year’s 3 winners). It has also received the Colorado Theatre Guild’s prestigious Henry Award for “Outstanding Children’s Theatre Production” in 2011 for “The Sound of Music.” The program has also been voted Colorado Parent Magazine’s “Family Favorite” Top 5 in 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013 as well as Kid’s Pages “Best Bet for Families” in 2007.

Jongejan said she thinks it’s the attention to details that sets NYT apart from other children’s groups in the metro area.

“We are able to keep things fresh and fun, all the while keeping true to the mission of nurturing the love of the live theatrical arts to our community,” she said.

“Next year NYT will turn 20, so we must be doing something right.”

Council updates code for pawnbrokers Updates aim to help victims recover stolen property

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com Thornton City Council unanimously approved updates to its pawnbroker ordinance that mandates customers to be fingerprinted and establishes a digital photograph procedure to document the property

and customer. “(The updates) enables law enforcement and victims in the investigation and recovery of stolen property,” said Police Chief Randy Nelson before council voted at its July 23 regular meeting.

The updates also require pawnbrokers Run:record 7/18/13, 8/1/13 and to use to video the transactions an online system, LeadsOnline, to track and record information regarding contracts for its customers.

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LeadsOnline system is $7,892. The city will also pay $25,659 for a new 20-hour parttime employee to process the pawnbroker pawn slips.

“This employee is required because the data that we received from the pawnbrokers need to be entered into the Colorado Crime Information System,” Nelson said.

He added that annually, there are an estimated 18,142 pawn slip entries that will need to be put into the system.

Total program cost is $33,521, which

will be funded by increasing the cost of the pawn slip surcharges from 70 cents to $2.

Staff expects LeadsOnline implementation to be completed by the end of 2013. A staff report to council says the intent of the updates is to make the system more accurate, complete and descriptive to “provide law enforcement with additional investigative leads and increased efficiency if the property is found to be involved with a crime.”

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The City of Black Hawk has an opening for STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I. Hiring Range: $36,604 - $42,095 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit www.cityofblackhawk.org for application documents and more information on the City of Black Hawk. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED; valid Colorado driver’s license Class R with a safe driving record and the ability to obtain a Class A with P rating within one year of hire; the ability to lift 80 pounds.

To be considered for this limited opportunity, please submit a Resume and completed City application, must be received by the closing date, Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 4:00 P.M., MDST Attention: Employee Services, City of Black Hawk, P.O. Box 68, Black Hawk, CO 80422, or by fax to 303-582-0848. Please note that we are unable to accept e-mailed applications at this time. EOE.

Physical TheraPisT Castle Home Care, located in Castle Rock, CO has a position open for a physical therapist.

Castle Home Care provides skilled physical therapy services as well as occupational and speech language pathology therapies. Skilled nursing, Home Health Aides and Medical Social Worker services are also provided within the geographic area of southern Douglas and Elbert counties.

Preference to therapist with previous home care.

Wages are very competitive, and a comprehensive benefit package is offered which includes vacation, sick days, paid holidays and paid education days. Travel reimbursement provided.

Now Hiring

Castle Home Care offers comprehensive major medical health insurance and dental insurance. A retirement program is offered to all employees.

Please call Kay Wooten RN or Barbara Adams RN at 303-663-3663 to schedule an interview.

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Colorado Community Media, publishers of 23 weekly newspapers and websites is seeking to fill the following positions: Sales Coordinator Candidate must be detail oriented, deadline oriented and able to multi-task. Position is responsible for assisting in all sales related activities working directly with the Advertising Director.

Part-time Obituary Clerk Position is responsible for answering inbound calls, emails and walk-ins from private parties and funeral homes in addition to meeting face to face as needed. Accurate input of Obituaries, ensuring that ads run error-free and ensuring courteous and efficient customer service. Candidate must be able to present to large groups as needed to grow section within paper and online.

If you are interested in one of theses sales positions, email your interest with position title in the subject line to eaddenbrooke@ourcoloradonews.com.

Graphic Designer: Position is responsible for creating display advertisements for local businesses in each of our weekly newspapers, websites and special sections. Some marketing materials will be needed along with preparing weekly newspapers for press. Bachelor degree or four years working experience in a design environment required. Graphic design skills, proficiency in InDesign, attentive to detail a must. Illustrator, Photoshop and printing experience preferred. Ability to work in a demanding deadline environment and great communication skills necessary.

If you are interested in one of these production positions, email your interest with position title in the subject line to sandrews@ourcoloradonews.com

Colorado Community Media offers competitive pay and benefits package. No phone calls please. *Not all positions eligible for benefits.

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Also 1 Carpenter's Helper.

Please NO SUB-CONTRACTORS! Opportunity for full time employment.

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available for a fast paced Independent Insurance Agency located in Castle Rock. Insurance license preferred but not required.

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Eileen’s Colossal Cookies-

Highlands Ranch has a Cookie Decorator (Part-time/Full-time) position available. This position requires carrying out daily baking/decorating activities, providing customer service and working with efficient and motivated team. Must be dependable, professional, and available on Saturdays. Email resume to swhitefoot@q.com or call 303-6830002 or 720-785-3894 to apply.

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(Multiple Openings) - Comcast Cable Communications, LLC; Englewood, CO. Dvlp & maintain data mgmnt sys, incl consolidation aggregation & integrate large amounts of data across Co’s billing & provisioning ecosys. Reqs: Bach in CS, Eng, or rltd & 5yrs exp in DB integration & ETL processes w/ Hyperion Performance Suite, of which 3yrs must incl exp w/ Remedy Admin/Developer, Pentaho Data Integration, Custom Oracle script, Unix, Oracle Bus Intelligence Enterprise Edition, Web Srvc Testing & Agile Methods in telecom or cable industry. Apply to: denise_mapes@cable.comcast.com Refer to Job ID#2878

Help Wanted Housekeeping

Earn extra money for Christmas Castle Pines Golf Club is hiring Full time/Part time and Weekend positions.

Call 303-814-6252 for an interview appointment.

IT Professional

Full-Time Computer Technician with Alpha Security in Golden, CO. Computer/Video Surveillance Systems sales, repair, installations, service and wiring. Email: resumes@alphasecuritynow.com

.com Help Wanted Part time office assistant

needed for Highlands Ranch inhome business. Need excellent data entry skills - must be accurate and fast, proficient in Word and Excel. Job includes but not limited to: Heavy Data Entry; customer service; phone work; account reconciliation; deposits and misc. office duties. Small, non-smoking office.

Must be organized, detail oriented, able to multitask and work independently.10 - 3 Monday thru Friday.Email resume to: troytysonoffice@jostens.com

Full-time, benefited Laboratory Analyst – Semper Water Treatment Plant $47,896 - $61,311/year, closes: 8/5/13 Part-time, benefited Librarian I – Adult Services $24.64 - $30.80/hour, closes: 8/5/13 Lead Lifeguard $11.14 - $14.26/hour, closes: 8/5/13 Hourly, non-benefited Tot Activities Instructor $9.72 - $11.17, closes: 8/5/13 Submit City of Westminster online applications thru 8:30 a.m. on close date http://www.cityofwestminster.us/jobs EOE

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Savio House needs foster parents to provide temporary care for troubled teens ages 12-18.

Training, 24 hour support and $1900/month provided. Must complete precertification training and pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check.

Call Michelle 303-225-4073 or visit saviohouse.org.

Hard worker? Detail oriented?

Experience with interior and exterior vehicle cleaning/restoration? Customer service oriented? Enjoy working around the public? Do you possess proven leadership skills?

We may have the perfect job opportunity for you. High volume multi-location detail shop seeks motivated technicians who want to grow their talent and earnings.

Immediate, full and part-time positions available. Flexible hours.

Management opportunities for the right person. Please respond with description of relevant qualifications and job history. We are a drug free operation and an equal opportunity employer.

Commissioned Position + Tips (Our best techs earn an average of $10-$15 per hour) Send resumes to dave@sudsfactorycarwash.net

Abused and neglected brothers and sisters are often separated in foster care.

There just aren’t enough foster homes to keep them together.

This leaves them sad, anxious and confused and they feel like it’s “all their fault.”

Give the Gift of Hope-Become a Savio foster parent.

Call Tracy Stuart 303/225-4152

LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com Office clerk needed in the Franktown NRCS office.

40 hrs/wk. $16.40/hr.

Must be proficient on the computer.

Email resume to: cwbennett@ultimaservices.com and write “Franktown” in the subject line

Retired Couple maintain 43 acres 2

homes in Franktown, Newer 6000 sq.ft.

Home + amenities, furnished. Bob @ (303)688-5777

Seasonal Greenkeeper

(Immediately-November) Castle Rock, CO $9-12 DOE This is an opportunity to become a member of an elite team at a top facility in the state. Duties included are mower operation, line trim and detail mowing, bunker work, hand watering, construction projects, and any task the golf course requires.

Golf course experience is a huge plus. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and be on your feet most of the day is a standard. It is 40 hours per week and every other weekend is required, there is a chance for overtime. Usually a morning shift (56am to 2pm), punctuality and attendance is a mandatory. Knowledge of safe, efficient mechanical operation of tractors and other motorized equipment. This is a chance to thoroughly enjoy your job and be proud of the results you create.

Preferably email resumes to Adric Ryan at aryan@golfintl.com for an interview

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Lou 303-940-0475 AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

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Ages 7+ All Levels Adult Beginners Welcome!!

Nationally Certified Instructors Members, National Guild of Piano Teachers and Music Teachers National Association NOW IN PARKER! Dr. Stephen Fiess Mr. Neal Wegener (303) 791-6473 Email: hrpiano@juno.com Website: www.

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Piano lessons for all ages (5+) and levels. $25/half hour PARKER AREA (303) 990-1595

Lost and Found Found

Dog- Min. Pinscher, male Highlands Ranch Pkwy, between Windsor and Burntwood.

Found July 1st 303-908-1199

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Friday June 28th @ approx 4:30 PM 6 car accident on Drycreek & Willow in Centennial If you witnessed this accident happen please call 970-749-0586 ADOPTION- A loving alternative to unplanned pregnancy. You chose the family for your child. Receive pictures/info of waiting/approved couples. Living expense assistance. 1-866-236-7638

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Constructors, Inc. is seeking Formwork Carpenters & Laborers, Concrete Finishers, Pipefitters, and Millwrights (process equipment installations) NCCCO Tower Crane Operator for large wastewater project located in Denver area.

Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8-5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325.

WSCI is an EEO Employer.

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TO SELL YOUR GENTLY USED ITEMS, CALL 303-566-4100 Farm Equipment 1960 Massey Ferguson 35 Tractor Completely restored, rebuilt engine, new paint/tires $3900

(303)660-9278

Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

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

www.hillsharvest.com 303.451.5637

Locally raised, grass fed and grain finished Beef & Pork.

Quarters, halves, wholes available.

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Wanted Semi retired HVAC sheet metal shop worker seeking part time employment in Golden area, experienced in hand layout, plasma cutting, roto-die, Stormy 970-520-7899

Garage Sales Arvada

Estate Sale

7732 Webster Way Friday and Saturday 8/2-8/3, 8am-3pm Vintage Retro Furniture, Books, Collectibles, Elvis Memorabilia, Roseville Pottery, Majolica Ware, Vintage Tin Toys, Depression Glass Arvada Fri & Sat Aug 2nd & 3rd 7am-4pm 8960 W 80th Dr Teacher Resource/Book Fair Pre-school/Kinder, Grades 1 & 2 Literacy/ language/Math/Science/SS materials for arts & crafts, games,activities Lots of children books!

Arvada

Rummage Sale

to benefit homeless mothers and children Where: Little Friends Church Located at the corner of 47th & Federal in Denver.

August 2nd & 3rd 9am-5pm

Garage Sales Stuff A Bag All clothes in store $30 Saturday August 3rd & Sunday August 4th 9am-6pm "Barely Used" 7770 W. 44th Ave. Wheat Ridge 303-945-4704

Highlands Ranch

Friday August 9th, 7:30-3pm 10633 Briarglen Circle (McArther Ranch & Griggs Roads) Holiday, Household, Small Kitchen Appliances, Clothing, Furniture, and much much more!

Parker Large variety of items appliances, toys, furniture, electronics, tools, decorations, clothes, etc. Saturday, August 3rd only. 8:00 am - 2:00 pm 11700 Mill Valley St., Parker, CO 80138 Northglenn Sunday, August 4, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. only. No early birds please.

Extra nice furniture sale. Moving and combining two households.

China cabinet, long elegant couch, cute love seat, black leather dual recliner with center console cupholders, executive desk with custom cut glass cover, all very gently used. Vintage dry sink, new style dry sink cabinet, two antique lawbook cases with glass doors, large lighted display and book case with three lower drawers. More. Must sell prices, but you move it! 2100 E. 114th Place, Northglenn, CO 80233 Parker

8/2 & 3 8am - 4 pm (Sneak Preview- Thurs. 7pm-9pm) 6018 N Villard Ct in The Pinery Antiques, gently used furniture, household items, collectibles.

Downsizing! Bargains!

Thornton Fri & Sat Aug 2nd & 3rd 8am-3pm 13877 Hudson Way near 136th & Holly household items, lighting fixtures, canning supplies, furniture, and more!

Thornton Friday 8/2 & Saturday 8/3 9am-5pm 4853 East 111th Place Simpson racing suit, nose cone for racer, helmets, tools/boxes, engine hoist and stand, Tyco HO train set, misc.

Golden August 3rd & 4th from 8am-4pm 1267 Preserve Circle, Golden 80401 Furniture, Collectibles & Sports Gear

Lawn and Garden

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Westminster Friday August 2nd, 9am-4pm Garage Sale - Large variety of items 11675 West 107th Ave 80021 Thule Car Carrier, Mens Bike, Camping Chairs, lots of Furniture, Bunk Bed set & Trundle bed set, Antiques, Vintage Costume Jewelry, Vintage Dishes, Banks, Miniature Mouse Collection, Pet Carrier, and much more! No early birds!

4 brand new patio chair slings$50 for all 4 used patio chair frames $20 for all 720-3085320

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Appliances 3 year old 5' deep freeze $50 (303)663-7513 5' upright GE freezer, like new $100 720-962-9202

LOCAL ADS, COUPONS, SPECIAL OFFERS & MORE ShopLocalColorado.com

Cement large deer, medium, horse, small horse. Wood Wishing Well, Large Garden Cart $25 each item (303)232-7128

Health and Beauty Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90% on all your medication needs. Call today 1-800-418-8975, for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. _____________________________

GE Spectra White Propane Range (can be natural). Ex Cond. Large Self-Clean Oven, 4 Burner. Oven uses an electric igniter. Cash Only.

Leave Voice Mail at 303-730-1536.

Pictures upon request.

ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get CPAP Replacement Supplies at little or NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 1-866-993-5043

Arts & Crafts

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16th Annual Winter Park Craft Fair Aug. 10th & 11th.

Sat 9-6 Sun 9-5 Winter Park Colorado.

Lions Club Breakfast Applications now available www.wpcraftfair.wetpaint.com or call 970-531-3170

Harvest Craft Fair

CRAFTERS NEEDED Lakewood area September 28th 9am-3pm $50 per booth Call Kate 303-396-9635

Firearms Firearms Training.

NRA Certified Instructor for Basic Pistol/CCW, Shotgun, Rifle, Metallic and Shot shell Reloading.

720-733-1203

Furniture Bed frame adjustable for either King or Queen bed $20 also Matress cover for King bed, good quality spotless $15 (303)423-8788 Brand New Power Recliner Microfabric, light brown orig. $575 asking $400 (303)425-4068 Pine 6 drawer dorm style bed w/long John mattress w/2 door chest exc. cond $475 Oak Futon very clean $150 Solid Oak Student Desk $60 Dark wood baby bed w/matching lamp and comforter set $75 (303)663-1745

Castle Rock FRI & SAT - AUG 2 & 3 8AM TO 4PM 4307 BEAUTIFUL CIR. The Meadows.

Great Selection -Tools, Pottery, art, rugs, C-mas decor & dishes, luggage, accent tables, comp. desk, barstools, vintage records & mags.

Fire pit, patio loveseat, DVD’s & player, Fishing poles, wine rack, floor steamer, hand vac. & more!

Garage Sales

Queen Size Brass Bed Frame Scroll top w/vertical spindles $150/obo (303)979-9534 Solid oak bedroom set like new, dbl dresser w/mirror, chester drawers, queen size mattress, boxspring, frame & headboard. $300 303-920-7131

Medical Alert for Seniors - 24/7 monitoring. FREE Equipment.

FREE Shipping. Nationwide Service. $29.95/Month CALL Medical Guardian Today 866-992-7236 _____________________________ CASH for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Friendly Service, BEST prices and 24hr payment! Call today 877 588 8500 or visit www.TestStripSearch.com Espanol 888-440-4001 _____________________________ TAKE VIAGRA? Stop paying outrageous prices! Best prices… VIAGRA 100MG, 40 pills+/4 free, only $99.00. Discreet Shipping, Power Pill. 1-800-368-2718

Miscellaneous Instrumentation Testing Equipment - Too much to list call for more information 303-238-1986 My Computer Works Computer problems? Viruses, spyware, email, printer issues, bad internet connections - FIX IT NOW! Professional, U.S.-based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 1-866-998-0037 _____________________________

DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels FREE for 3 Months! SAVE! & Ask About SAME DAY Installation!

CALL - 877-992-1237 _____________________________ KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution.

Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES) _____________________________ KILL SCORPIONS! Buy Harris Scorpion Spray. Indoor/Outdoor.

Odorless, Non-Staining, Long Lasting. Kills Socrpions and other insects. Effective results begin after the spray dries! Available at Ace Hardware, The Home Depot or Homedepot.com _____________________________ DirecTV - Over 140 channels only $29.99 a month. Call Now! Triple savings! $636.00 in Savings, Free upgrade to Genie & 2013 NFL Sunday ticket free!! Start saving today! 1-800-279-3018 SAVE on Cable TV-Internet-Digital Phone-Satellite. You`ve Got A Choice! Options from ALL major service providers. Call us to learn more! CALL Today. 877-884-1191 ____________________________ Alone? Emergencies Happen! Get Help with one button push! $29.95/month Free equipment, Free set-up. Protection for you or a loved one. Call LifeWatch USA 1800-357-6505

Tickets/Travel All Tickets Buy/Sell

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

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Silver Bengal Kittens

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Autos for Sale 1996 Ford Ranger Supercab

4WD 6 cyl 4.0L Well cared for, minor rear body damage, towing package. $3,000 Call Greg at 303279-4462 Golden Area

1999 Toyota Camry

Runs Excellent, looks fair, very dependable 198,000 miles $1000 303-420-5888

2000 Ford F-350

Supercab, Superduty.

7.3L powerstroke turbo diesel, XLT package, 4WD, roll away lockable tonneau cover, spray in bedliner.

170k miles $12,300.

Call 720-344-6894 Highlands Ranch Area Clean 1998 Grand Cherokee Loredo bike & ski rack $4200 (303)663-1745 Nissan Versa 2010 13k miles, Silver $9500 OBO 720-394-1341

RV’s and Campers Class A motorhome- Like new condition, less than 10k miles. 2005 Georgetown forest river XL, 2 slide outs, color back up camera w/mic, V10 motor, full tub w/shower, 2 roof a/c, sleeps 5, gas stove/oven + microwave, corian counter $46k Call Barb 303-988-6265 or Tom 720-940-7754

Wanted Cash for all Cars and Trucks Under $1000 Running or not.

Any condition

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Advertise your product or service nationwide or by region in up to 12 million households in North America's best suburbs! Place your classified ad in over 815 suburban newspapers just like this one. Call Classified Avenue at 888-486-2466 or go to www.classifiedavenue.net _____________________________ Dish Network lowest nationwide price $19.99 a month. FREE HBO/Cinemax/Starz FREE Blockbuster. FREE HD-DVR and install.

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Cats

Cats KITTENS KITTENS KITTENS tabbies, mixture of colors also black or black & white boys, girls. Small adoption fee 303-430-4569

CASH FOR CARS! Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Truck TODAY. Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647 _____________________________ Got junk cars? Get $ PAID TODAY. FREE towing. Licensed towers. $1,000 FREE gift vouchers!

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Missy Moore plays Bananas Shaughnessy in The Edge Theatre’s production of “The House of Blue Leaves.” Photos by Rachael Graham

A kind of

‘Blue’ Edge’s latest is farce with darkness on the edges

By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com The year is 1965.

In Queens, New York, Pope Paul VI is visiting the city for the very first time.

That’s the set up for “The House of Blue Leaves,” the latest production from The Edge Theatre, a comical farce that juggles black comedy with some intensely serious moments.

The show will be running at The Edge, 1560 Teller St. in Lakewood, through Aug. 11. Performances will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m.

“This is a very interesting play, that explores the price Americans pay for fame and their obsession with it,” said director Scott Bellot. “There’s also a precursor here to something that we see more and more — people doing something infamous to be famous.”

The story focuses on Artie Shaunessy (Tom Auclair), a songwriter who spends his days working at a zoo and his nights playing piano in any and every run down dive that will let him tickle the ivories.

Artie lives with his wife, Bananas (Missy Moore), a manic depressive destined for a mental institution called The House of Blue Leaves. As if Artie’s life was complicated enough, he has a mistress who IF YOU GO lives on the floor below his, and a son who has gone AWOL from the Army WHAT: “The House of with a bomb to blow up the Pope in Blue Leaves” New York City.

WHERE: The Edge Artie’s only hope of salvation lies Theatre in an old school buddy — now a Hollywood bigwig — who is in town visit1560 Teller St., Lakewood ing, and may be able to get Artie out of WHEN: Through Aug. 11 the city and on the road to fullfilling his dreams.

Thursday, Friday and “The nice thing about working at The Saturday — 8 p.m.

Edge is you’re able to perform stuff that Sunday — 6 p.m. you probably wouldn’t be able to do at COST: $18 to $22 any other theater,” Bellot said. “We get to do some really exploratory works, INFORMATION: and this definitely is in that wheel303-232-0363 or www. house.” theedgetheater.com Moore described the show as one

Gordon Ramsay, the chef who puts the terror into every restaurant owner, returns for a sixth season as he treks across the country to help struggling restaurants keep their businesses above water (and in some cases cockroaches, rats, etc).

When all seems to be in desperate despair, the restaurant owners turn to Ramsay and his team for one last hope before having to shut their doors. Many of these restaurants are beyond repair, leaving Ramsay to face a nearly impossible task. Some will close their doors, others will get back on their feet, but all are calling on Chef Ramsay to wake them up from their “Kitchen Nightmares,” airing at 7 p.m.

Mondays on Fox 31.

You’ll have chances to view local operations, after Ramsay’s “Kitchen Nightmares” made two stops in the Denver metro area last month. The kitchen commander visited Pantaleone’s on July 26 and Old Neighborhood in Arvada July 27-30. Be afraid, be very afraid!

The Old Neighborhood has been an Arvada institution since 1980, serving a diverse menu of American, Mexican, Italian, French, Asian and even Cajun-inspired foods. Owners Alexa and Randy Kowalczyk are sure to be in for a test from Ramsay when it comes to Old Neighborhood’s gigantic menu.

Pantaleone’s is a pizza and pasta restaurant at 2120 S. Holly in south Denver. Mr. On The Town and I visited Pantaleone’s 10 years ago or so for a story he was writing on Denver’s best pizza and we left unimpressed. Still, many have raved about the pizza and pasta place owned by Pete and Paulette Fafalios.

Look for the episodes later this summer on Fox 31.

Best of luck to both restaurants!

American Ninja

From left to right, Kelly Uhlenhoop (Bunny Flingus), Tom Auclair (Artie Shaughnessy) and Missy Moore (Bananas Shaughnessy) star in “The House of Blue Leaves,” which examines American’s infatuation with fame and the power of dreams in all their forms. The show will be at The Edge Theare until Aug. 11 about dreams, and the different forms they take — big dreams, small dreams, visions and nightmares.

“It’s also almost Shakespearean, because there are no clear winners or losers,” she said. “It’s just about life.”

Moore said that in the play Bananas is “crazy” in a more general sense of the word, but she and Bellot decided to get specific, and give her manic depression with bouts of agoraphobia.

“During that period of time there wasn’t a lot known about manic depression, and people were just institutionalized and given shock-treatments,” Moore said.

The role of Bananas is one of the more challenging roles Moore said she’s tackled, but the experience of getting to know the character has been an extremely rewarding one.

“I’ve been very, very blessed with the amazing cast of actors in the show,” Bellot said. “Since Artie is a piano player, Tom (Auclair) spent six months learning how to play piano so he could do it for the show.”

Both Bellot and Moore said audiences can expect a wild ride from the show, one that will take them through the gamut of emotions.

“You should come in expecting a comedy, but don’t be surprised if you leave the theater crying,” Moore said.

Am I the only weirdo who watched “American Ninja” on 9News on July 22?

Why? Because they filmed the segment in Denver a few blocks from my condo, but I knew nothing about it.

The host is Matt Iseman, a Denver native. Iseman even talked about how happy he was to be back in his hometown during the show. The show is entertaining in the fact that it’s fiercely competitive while these folks compete in crazy stunts that defy all odds of gravity.

The show is continuing at 7 p.m. Mondays. Rich Grant, the spokesmodel for Visit Denver, told me that the crew filmed all through the night roughly five weeks ago.

The show was shot in Civic Center and really highlights downtown Denver in the dark.

Wicket games

Denver’s premier croquet tournament returns to Cherry Creek on Friday, Aug. 2, when 60 teams compete on the outdoor plaza behind Elway’s restaurant.

Up for grabs is the Wicket and Stick It silver cup or in the individual categories, which include best dressed, best hat and best wicket shot.

Professional croquet master Ron Eccles and his team of croquet referees will be on hand to provide instruction and insider tips. Prized categories include top three teams, best dressed team, best dressed male and female, best hat male and female and best wicket shot.

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THURSDAY/AUG. 1 OUTDOOR CONCERT Friends of Broomfield plans its Friends Night Out for adults with developmental disabilities from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. Pick up and drop off at Friends Place, 555 Alter St., Suite 19E, Broomfield. The group is going to the Nacho Men outdoor concert at Flatirons Mall. Dinner is not provided, so please eat ahead of time. Register by Monday, July 29.

Contact Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at info@ friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-404-0123 to register and for information about cost.

THURSDAY/AUG. 1 CONCERT SERIES The Thornton summer concert series and Ward 3 ice cream social is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, with Soul School performing R&B/contemporary pop/variety at Cherry Park, 11500 Birch Drive.

THURSDAY/AUG. 1 HONORING SENIORS Adams County Historical Society and Museum is hosting a reception honoring seniors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at 9601 Henderson Road. Come visit the museum then catch the shuttle to the fairgrounds. All are welcome; you don’t have to be a senior to participate. The event is free to the public.

THURSDAY/AUG. 1 HISTORY PROGRAM Historic textile consultant Megan

Heulman will talk about the clothing women decided to wear on the historic trails of the western United States and how they cleverly adapted their garments and accessories in “Dressed to Head West: Clothing of the Overland Trails” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Library in Broomfield.

RSVP by calling the library reference desk at 720-887-2350 or

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Players and spectators receive drink and food tickets for a variety of beverages to enjoy as well as morsels from restaurants including Brio Tuscan Grille, Opus Restaurant & Aria Wine Bar, California Pizza Kitchen, Kona Grill, Patxi’s and a goody bag.

Tournament time is from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at 2500 E. First Ave. General admission is $35 in advance or $40 at the door, which includes two drink tickets and a goody bag.

VIP spectator tickets are $60 in advance or $70 at the door. The ticket includes unlimited drinks, VIP check-in, exclusive seating, personal beverage service and a goody bag.

To reserve tickets, go to http://ezregister.com/ events/7380/.

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TAG Burger Baris in the planning stages of a second location in northwest Denver, bordering the Highland neighborhood. The casual burger joint led by chef Troy Guard now operates in Congress Park at 12th and Madison. A second location is planned in the former Subway Tavern & Pizzeria Longo’s space at 38th and Lipan (3759 Lipan St.).

The Larimer Associates, which owns TAG

via email at referencedesk@broomfield.org. The Broomfield Depot Museum is open to the public from noon to 3 p.m.

Saturdays. Admission is free. Call 303-460-6824.

THURSDAY/AUG. 1 SHOW FOR kids Entertainer Jim Jackson returns with a show

about the adventures of Busker, the mischievous circus dog, at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. Using puppetry, juggling, magic and hilarious stunts, Jim and Busker take everyone on a fun adventure. Great for kids in kindergarten through third grade.

Call 303-450-8800 for information.

THURSDAY/AUG. 1, AUG. 8 FUNTAZTIKIDS “THE Gingerbread Man,” by The Children’s

Museum of Denver, is presented from 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Thursday, Aug. 1, at Thornton Arts & Culture Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd. Recommended for ages 3-7. Children will bring nursery rhymes and fairytales to life as they act out adventures of this mischievous little cookie. Kelly Russell will lead families through a creative and fun afternoon of music, dancing and integrated rhythms from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Appropriate for all ages. No registration needed for these Funtaztikidz programs.

THURSDAY/AUG. 1, FRIDAY/AUG. 2, AUG. 10 ART DISPLAY A Group of Us, 10 Colorado Artists, including Gene Youngmann, Jan Archuleta, Sydney Eitel, Susan Schmitt and Janice Hanson, is on display Aug. 1-31 at the Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster. The First Friday opening reception is from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 2. The Second Saturday art walk is from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, with live music on the patio.

Call 303-426-4114 or visit www.aarrivergallery.com

Burger Bar, acquired the family-owned restaurant in September when Longo’s closed its doors after 52 years in business. A massive remodel is planned for the 3,000-square-foot space starting early September.

Considering the age of the restaurant and lack of upgrades in recent years, Larimer Associates decided to gut it and start over with a remodel project that will likely take six months.

Golf fun for charity

I have had the rare privilege of being asked to participate (a.k.a. play) in the Hyde Park Jewelers charity golf tournament for the 14 years that it’s been in existence.

But the night preceding the tourney can be even more of a reunion between athletes and journalists who gathered on July 21 at Elway’s Cherry Creek for an amazing dinner and event led by one of my favorite media personalities, Les Shapiro (host of radio and television).

Not only was the dinner amazing — I’m saying steak and crazy corn with guacamole and pepitas — but our lovely “Table 26” was filled with the might and right.

Game day

Because Les Shapiro is so good to me, I got to play as a “celebrity” fifth at Cherry Creek Country Club on Monday for the Hyde Park Jewelers Diamonds

in the Rough golf tournament (presented by Rolex, where’s mine?) to benefit Youth Biz, Judi’s House and the Global Down syndrome.

My patient teammates were David Blake (from the Colorado state’s attorney’s office and son of Ernie Blake, a blessing to our Denver community for his fundraising efforts), who was the best stick in our fivesome. Also deserving kudos was Abby Perlmutter (daughter of Congressman Ed Perlmutter), who can hit a mile-long drive — not Ed, but Abby.

And rounding out our fivesome were brothers Gary and Steve Pettit, who own and run Starwest Productions out of Arvada.

Check them out at: www. estarwest.com.

Any way you slice it, we had a blast!

Jackson needs some love

Here’s a Facebook post from Tim Jackson, the head honcho at the Colorado Automotive Dealers Association, regarding his unfortunate bicycle encounter: “The Eagle has ... crashed.

Misfortune! While in Newport. R.I., for biz meetings, I was going cycling early mornings. On Friday at 5:30 a.m. on a speedy downhill I hit loose gravel and took header into back of Honda Civic. Spent 12 hours in ...

Emergency Room and Level 1 Trauma Center. Broke back, wrist, hand, finger, and wearing 2 braces and a

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY/AUG. 1-3, AUG. 8-10 WIZARD OF Oz Colorado ACTS presents a family and friends summer production of “The Wizard of Oz.” A preview night is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, and regular performances are at 7 p.m.

Aug. 2-3 and Aug. 8-10 at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-456-6772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org.

THURSDAY/AUG. 1-31 WEATHER MONITORS The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network based at the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University is looking to add a few hundred observers to its Denver area network during August. All it takes to be involved is the purchase of an official rain gauge ($30) and a commitment to help monitor the local climate by taking precipitation measurements as often as possible. The data is reported to the CoCoRaHS website and daily maps of local precipitation patterns are produced. Training is offered in person or online; a list of Denver area training classes can be found at http://www.cocorahs.org/State.aspx?state=CO. For information, or to sign up, contact Chris Spears at chris.spears@ colostate.edu or go to www.cocorahs.org and click on the “Join Us” link.

FRIDAY/AUG. 2, AUG. 9 FRIDAY FUN Youth entering fifth through ninth grades this fall can go on a trip from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday all summer as part of Friday Fun Days. On Aug. 2, take a trip to Family Sports Center to ice skate, play laser tag, scale the climbing wall and more. Pack a sack lunch and wear athletic clothing.

Registration required. Meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress. Friday Fun wraps up Aug. 9 with a pool party and barbecue from noon to 4 p.m. at

cast for 2 mos. Made it back to (meetings) before flying home today. Trying to avoid breaking string of 28½ years w/o sick day! Touch and go here! “

1515 special event

Save the date for some awesome cuisine when 1515 Restaurant at 1515 Market St. hosts a series of “1515 Test Kitchen” dinners featuring sous vide techniques and molecular gastronomy beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4.

The multi-course dinners, collaboration between 1515 chefs Jonas Halstead and Garren Teich, will take place the first Sunday of every month and include molecular cooking demonstrations as well as Q&A sessions with the chefs.

Seats are $55 per person or $95 with wine pairings.

Reservations can be made by calling 303-571-0011.

Wedding bells

Wedding bells have been ringing overtime lately for two professional athletes who played for Colorado teams.

First player to the altar was Mitch Berger, former Broncos kicker and CU Boulder star athlete who married swimsuit model Bambi Lashell on July 13 in Vancouver, British Columbia. On July 20, former Avalanche defenseman John-Michael Liles scored the winning goal by wedding Erin Johnson in Vail.

Berger found his way to

MetroNorth Worship Directory Northglenn United Methodist Church We invite you to join us in worship on Sundays.

An inspirational traditional service is offered at 9 AM on Sunday.

There are choirs for every age and musical ability. Small group fellowships that meet weekly and monthly, a licensed pre-school program with a record of 39 plus years of excellence. As well as a Sunday school program for children, youth and adults.

We are located at 1605 W. 106th Ave., Northglenn.

For more information about church and all other services offered, feel free to contact us at 303-452-5120. See You There!

Risen Savior Lutheran Church 3031 W. 144 Ave. - Broomfield • 303-469-3521 or www.rslc.org th

Come worship with us!

Sunday Worship 8:00 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am

Sunday School & Adult Classes 9:20 am - 10:40 am

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Worship 9:00 am 11040 Colorado Blvd.

(across from Thornton Rec. Center)

303-457-2476 www.stjohns05@gmail.com

LCMS To advertise your place of worship, call 303.566.4089 and ask for Viola Ortega

the Kiwanis Pool, 550 Garland Drive. Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen. Food will be provided. Participants should go directly to Kiwanis Pool. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www. northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

FRIDAY/AUG. 2-11 PLAYHOUSE SHOW The Player’s Guild at the Festival Playhouse presents “Mama Won’t Fly,” a cross-country race to get Mama to her son’s wedding. Show runs from Aug. 2-11; show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m.

Sundays. The Festival Playhouse is at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-422-4090 or visit www.festivalplayhouse.com.

Appropriate for all ages.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY/AUG. 3-4 25TH REUNION The Arvada West class of 1988 reunion will

be Aug. 3-4. First, gather at Bar Louie at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.

The bar is in the Westminster Promenade, 10661 Westminster Blvd. The evening is a semi-casual night of catching up. Then from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, classmates can attend a reunion picnic at Allen House Pavilion & School Tour. Pack a picnic lunch and drink and plan for a tour around 2 p.m. For details and to purchase tickets, visit http://arvadawest1988. webs.com/.

SUNDAY/AUG. 4 CAR SHOW The 12th annual Arvada West High School pom squad car show is Sunday, Aug. 4, at the school, 11595 W. Allendale Drive. Register at http://tinyurl.com/awestcarshow. Help raise money for the pom squad to attend state and national competition. For information, contact awhspoms@gmail.com or Aline Oliver at 303-525-8053.

wedded bliss after Bravo TV’s “Millionaire Matchmaker” Patti Stanger scored a touchdown for her team when she introduced the 16-year NFL punter to Lashell on Stanger’s show in March.

The twosome’s first date — horseback riding followed by Berger cooking Lashell dinner — was the spark that ignited the relationship. Stanger even mentioned the successful match last week on Andy Cohen’s “Watch What Happens Live” (guess who was watching and taking notes?).

Stanger’s blog on March 12 said this about her millionaire client who parlayed his NFL career into a career as a venture capitalist in Canada: “(Berger’s) been on the road for so many years that he didn’t really have time to grow up and have an actual mature, evolved relationship. We call that the Peter Pan syndrome.

He settled down in Vancouver, and now he’s ready for love, marriage and lots of babies.”

The Super Bowl-winning groom (playing for the victorious Pittsburgh Steelers in 2009) tweeted on his wedding day: “So happy that I married @ BambiLashell the love of my life! pic.twitter.com/ wzYLPrvXA5.” Some wedding photos of the happy couple also are posted on his Twitter account @ mitchberger17.

Berger’s lengthy football career — which took him to several different teams — ended after he signed with the Broncos during the last 10 games of the 2009 season, and he retired in 2010.

Liles, who was a popular figure on and off the ice when he played for the Avalanche starting in 2003, was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2011.

Several of his former teammates — including Paul Stastny and Matt Duchene — attended the nuptials. For a picture of the couple — sandwiched between Maple Leafs teammate Tyler Bozak — check out www.bluetoro.ca/tag/

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Supermarket showdown

The Food Network is holding a nationwide search for chefs and professional cooks for a chance to win up to $20,000 in a new television series.

Producers are looking for highly skilled chefs and professional cooks from all backgrounds and without regard to a particular style of cooking.

Whether you are an executive chef, sous chef, private chef or caterer and think you have the chops to slice and dice the competition, you may qualify.

This new series — from the producer’s of Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” — will put talented chefs and professional cooks to the test in a supermarket-themed showdown. To navigate the aisles of this high-pressure competition, you’re going to need clever cooking solutions as supermarket savvy.

To apply, email grocerygames@rrstaff.com. Include your city and state in the subject line, and in the body of the email include your name, phone number, photo, current occupation, a description of your culinary background and why you think you have what it takes to win.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a man talking about the dessert at the Elway’s Cherry Creek dinner prior to the golf tournament: “It’s a chocolate brick.”

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado. com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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MONDAY/AUG. 5 FREE ADMISSION Colorado Parks and Wildlife will

celebrate Colorado Day by offering free entrance at all 42 state parks on Monday, Aug. 5. Colorado Day was created by the state Legislature to mark the anniversary of statehood, granted in 1876 by President Ulysses S. e to Grant. Free entrance at the state parks is an annual Colo1; rado Day tradition. All other fees, including camping p.m. and reservations will remain in effect on Aug. 5. Visit th cpw.state.co.us. om. MONDAY/AUG. 5

THE RIVER Nile Flowing through 11 countries and

for more than 4,000 miles, many regard the Nile as the will most important river in the world because of its role Aug. 3. in the development of ancient civilizations. Join Active nster Minds from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, as we explore this hen great river, visiting its winding path through history as d a well as its current relevance in the world. The program is at Sunrise at Flatirons, 400 Summit Blvd., Broomfield. a

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MONDAY TO THURSDAY/AUG. 5-8 VOLLEYBALL CAMP Students going into fourth to eighth grades are invited to Arvada West volleyball camps Aug. 5-8 at Moore Middle School. Contact Debbie Pospisil at dpospisi@jeffco.k12.co.us.

om Allen- MONDAY TO FRIDAY/AUG. 5-9 Help nal CHOIR AUDITIONS P’zazz Children’s Choir and Dynacom mix Teen Singers are auditioning singers for the fall Aug. 5-9. P’zazz is for singers ages 9-13, and Dynamix is for boys ages 13-18. Groups provide vocal instruction, solo opportunities and all singers coached privately. Wide variety of musical styles studied, and performances are scheduled often. Call for appointment. Prepare “StarSpangler Banner” or “My Country ‘tis of Thee.” Choir meets at 11905 W. 107th Ave., Broomfield. Rehearsals are from 4:15-6:15 Mondays for P’zazz; and 4:15-6:15 p.m. Wednesdays for Dynamix. Call Jeannie Card at 303-466-8275 for appointment; visit www.singpzazz. com for video/information.

TUESDAY/AUG. 6 SAFETY NIGHT National Night Out, a night to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity, is from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at locations throughout Northglenn. The city invites you to take part in this effort by joining neighbors, city officials, fire personnel and police officers for an evening outdoors to learn more about community policing. Crimes will occur where opportunity exists. If the opportunity to commit a crime is removed, the chances of becoming a victim decreases. It is through partnerships with community and law enforcement that everyone can help to remove opportunities for criminals in city neighborhoods. Contact Officer Jim Gardner at 303-450-8851 or jgardner@ northglenn.org.

TUESDAY/AUG. 6 HUNTING LICENSES Leftover big game hunting

licenses will go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices and more than 700 hunting license retailers statewide. Leftover licenses are those limited licenses that did not sell during the annual license draw process. Hunters can find a list of wildlife offices and license retailers at cpw.state. co.us. License purchasers who are out of state or unable to get to a license agent can call the toll-free license sales number, 1-800-244-5613, beginning at 9 a.m.

Aug. 6. It is important to note that online purchasing

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Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Adams County Economic Development did speak in favor of the proposed substation, saying it would benefit the businesses in the area and help economic growth.

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“Through the educational and entertaining programs, Funtaztikidz also supports school readiness for local youth.”

Some of the other program themes this summer have been Africa Explorer, The Bug Stops Here — both presented by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science — and Music through the Ages with Andy Hackbarth.

“We have found that kids are excited to learn about anything,” Slattengren said. “The key is entertaining

of leftover licenses is delayed until the following day to keep distribution fair. Internet sales of leftover licenses do not begin until 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7.

Tuesday/Aug. 6

LIFETREE CAFÉ Practical help in preventing meth

use will be offered at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The Lifetree event includes an exclusive film of a woman who lost a son due to methamphetamine use. The film also features a young man who became addicted to meth but found hope and escaped his addiction. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversations about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

TUESDAY/AUG. 6, AUG. 13 TAX WORKSHOP The Colorado Department of Revenue offers free tax workshops on sales and use tax laws from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 (Part 1), and Tuesday, Aug. 13 (Part 2), in Westminster. Seating is limited; registration is required. Visit www.TaxSeminars. state.co.us for information and to sign up. Continuing Professional Education credits and training materials are available.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 7 BIBLE STUDY Community Bible Study Denver Northwest plans a registration day for women and children from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road. We will be studying The Book of Acts. This interdenominational 30-week study will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 4. For more information, contact Chris at 303-324-7250.

THURSDAY/AUG. 8 CONCERT SERIES The Thornton summer concert series and Ward 2 ice cream social is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, with The Byron Shaw Projex performing contemporary pop/reggae at Carpenter Park Amphitheater, 3482 E. 112th Ave. THURSDAY/AUG. 8 BALLET ARIEL Ballet Ariel and the Metropolitan Jazz

Orchestra showcase “The Birth of Rock and Roll” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in the CenterFest series at the Arvada Center Amphitheatre. The original ballet tells the story of how music and culture changed from the 1930s to 1950s, told through the eyes of a traveling musician.

The CenterFest Plaza opens at 6:30 p.m. Concessions including food, non-alcoholic beverages, beer and wine are available for purchase or bring your own picnic (no glass containers or alcohol please). Purchase tickets online at www.SummerAtTheCenter.com or by calling 720-898-7200, and by visiting the Arvada Center box office at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada. Go to http:// arvadacenter.org/thecenter

THURSDAY/AUG. 8 PUBLIC HEARING The Northglenn Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is seeking public input and ideas from residents on possible improvement projects for city parks at a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in council chambers at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. The board will use this feedback to make recommendations to city council. All interested residents are encouraged to attend. Call 303-280-7821.

COMING SOON COMING SOON/AUG. 9 CONCERT SERIES Concerts in the backyard concert series are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the second Friday of the month at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Enjoy music, food and fun for the whole family. Free and open to the public. Proceeds from food and beverage sales benefit the Anythink Foundation and future Nature Explore classrooms at Anythink libraries.

Blue Canyon Boys performs Aug. 9.

COMING SOON/AUG. 9-11 USED-BOOK EVENT Friends of Westminster Public Library will have a used-book event Aug. 9-11 at College Hill Library, Community Room L-107. Patrons may take as many books as they like in return for a donation. All money goes to support library programs. Volunteers are still needed to help with this event. Call Jennifer at 303-464-0866.

COMING SOON/AUG. 9-11 TWINDERELLA THE Northglenn Youth Theatre tells the story of Bob, the long-lost twin brother of Cinderella. This comedy is full of twists, turns and silly characters. Suitable for all ages. Call 303-450-8800 for more information. Shows are at 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive.

COMING SOON/AUG. 9-11 2013 HUCKFEST Arvada Associated Modelers presents Colorado Huckfest, an exhibit of giant scale RC model aircraft. Some of the best pilots in the country will perform tricks and maneuvers. These large, scale model aircraft are up to 12 foot in wing span and are powered by motors up to 220 cc’s. Huckfest is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9-11 at the Arvada Air Park, 7608 Highway 93, Golden. Spectators are welcome and entry and parking are free. Concessions will be available on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, email ColoradoHuckfest@gmail.com. For directions to the Air Park, visit www.arvadamodelers.com.

COMING SOON/AUG. 10 STREET FESTIVAL Summer evenings in Olde Town Arvada will again come to life at the upcoming 2nd Saturday Street Festivals, presented by Historic Olde Town Arvada. The music of local favorites Chris Daniels and the Kings, The Wendy Woo Band, and The Indulgers will echo down Grandview Avenue from 4:30-10 p.m.

June 8, July 13 and Aug. 10. Visitors will find plenty of food choices, beer and wine, and shopping options from vendor booths lining the street. For information, visit www.oldetownarvada.org.

THORNTON POLICE BRIEFS Failure to provide sufficient food/water/shelter to animal, care and control of animal: An officer was dispatched July 17 at 10:10 a.m. to the 5300 block of E. 136th Avenue in reference to a dog tied to a barbed wire fence on the east side of the aquatic center at that location. The officer saw that the dog was in direct sunlight and had dug a hole, trying to lie in it to keep cool. The barbed wire fence he was tied to had fallen on top of him, entangling him in the wire. It was determined that the dog had been tied up for at least 45 minutes while his owner was attending a swim meet. The dog’s owner, a 49-year-old Boulder woman, was located inside attending a swim meet, issued a summons and later released on the scene. The dog was released back to her. An officer was dispatched again four hours later to the same location in reference to the same dog being tied to the fence. The dog’s owner saw the officer coming, quickly took him inside the aquatic center and tied him to a doorknob. The facility’s supervisor then agreed to keep the dog inside and watch him until the swim meet was over. There was no summons issued on the second call.

Animal neglect, care and control of an animal: An officer was dispatched July 18, at 10:55 a.m. to 9499 Washington St. in reference to a dog locked in a dog carrier that was inside a locked vehicle. The windows were cracked open slightly, but the temperature inside the vehicle was 100 degrees and the dog was panting heavily. The owner was located at a nearby business and issued a summons for care and control of an animal. He was released on the scene.

Shoplifting: An officer was dispatched July 19, at 5:15 p.m. to Hobby Lobby at 550 Thornton Parkway in reference to two shoplifters in custody. A loss prevention officer saw two women – a 20-year-old from Thornton and a 34-year-old from Denver – select a package of vinyl letters and conceal it in a purse. They then selected paint pens and placed them inside the purse. They were contacted when they exited the store without paying for the merchandise worth $16. One woman was issued a summons and released. The other was taken to the police department because she carried no identification. When they determined her identity, she was issued a summons and released.

Third-degree assault, domestic violence: Officers were dispatched July 21 at 5 p.m. to 11801 York St. in reference to a disturbance at that location. Officers contacted a 31-year-old Thornton man who said his wife started yelling at him while he was on the phone, grabbed the phone from him and threw it on the ground. She then slapped him in the face and began kicking and kneeing him. The 30-year-old Thornton woman had left the scene prior to the officers’ arrival. She was later contacted by phone and instructed to come to the police department. She initially refused, but turned herself in three days later. At that time

COMING SOON/AUG. 10 WESTERN PICNIC Liz Masterson and Julia Hays present “Tales and Tunes of the West.” Join Arvada Historical Society at the Arvada Flour Mill, 5590 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 for Western picnic fixin’s, lively cowgirl music, history, and a whole lot of fun. Liz Masterson, award-winning singer, with Julia Hays on the fiddle will perform their Western music. Tickets include lunch and show. Reservations are required; call 303-431-1261.

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North Jefferson Junior Baseball Association (NJJBA)

is again hosting a Fall Baseball League for players of all ages and from all areas.

Games start August 25th and run through October 20th.

We will have Machine Pitch for players 5-8, Kid Pitch for players 8-14 and a High School League for players in high school.

“Our day-to-day operations and the life providing equipment that we provide to our patients depends on having a reliable source of electricity,” said Jennifer Alderfer, CEO of North Suburban Medical Center.

District 3 Commissioner Erik Hansen rejected the notion that to be probusiness or economic growth that the board would have to support the substation.

“I don’t’ believe that on one hand

we’re going to destroy economic development in Adams County if we say no to this project,” he said. “I also don’t believe the property values will be destroyed … I believe the truth is somewhere in-between.”

Hansen said he would rather reject the proposal and work with Xcel to find another site that made more sense. District 1 Chair Eva Henry and District 2 Commissioner Charles “Chez” Tedesco agreed.

and experiential learning. Youth love the hands on interactive nature of the Funtaztikidz programs.”

She said that the themes and content are largely determined by resident feedback — surveys are done after every program and the responses direct programming for the following year.

“Utilizing many metro Denver organizations, we do try and maintain variety in the Funtaztikidz programs to offer diverse and comprehensive material,” Slattengren said. “Some of the programs are registration only and restrict the number of attendees. Depending on the type of program being offered we usually have 35 to 100-plus attendees.”

There are two more Funtaztikidz

events left for this summer — “The Gingerbread Man,” which is an interactive theater presented by The Children’s Museum of Denver from 10:30-11:30 a.m. today (Aug. 1) and “Integrated Rhythms” with Kelly Russel, a professional dancer from 10:3011:30 a.m. Aug. 8. The events are at the Thornton Arts and Cultural Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd.

The program is free, but the city does ask for a $2 donation, which Beer said is more than reasonable for a good time with her granddaughter.

“I enjoy every opportunity I get to spend with her. I like watching her learn and grow and even grandma learns and laughs along with her,” Beer said.

You can register individually or as a team.

Go to the NJJBA website for more information or to register, www.njjba.org.

Registration is OPEN Now and the deadline to register is August 18.

2013 Spring Baseball Registration is also OPEN! 8 Competitive and 9 year old Tryouts are Saturday, August 17th. 10-14 year old Tryouts are Sunday, August 18th.

You can register online @ www.njjba.org.

All players, even if you are not participating in the tryout process must be registered by August 15th to guarantee team placement.

ALL 8C-14 year old teams are formed in the fall so players and coaches may use our Indoor Practice Facility through the winter months.

Sign up today!

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20 The1,Sentinel August 2013 Government Legals CITY OF THORNTON NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING SPCD 2013-020 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the City Clerk, City of Thornton, Adams County, Colorado, a service plan and related documents for the proposed Willow Bend Metropolitan District (the “District”). A map of the District along with the proposed service plan is now on file at the City of Thornton City Hall, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, Colorado, 80229-4326, and is available for public inspection.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Thornton, Adams County, Colorado, will hold a public hearing at 7:00 pm, or as soon as possible thereafter, on Tuesday, the 27thof August, 2013, in the Council Chambers at the Thornton City Hall, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, Colorado, to consider approval of the service plan for the District.

The proposed District contains approximately two hundred and four (204) acres of residential land. The District is located entirely within the City of Thornton, and is generally located on the northwest corner of 144th Avenue and Holly Street. The proposed District is being organized as a metropolitan district primarily to finance the construction of certain public improvements for the project known as Willow Bend. The District shall have the authority to impose a mill levy for repayment of debt and for limited administrative, operation and maintenance purposes. For debt service, the maximum mill levy that may be imposed upon taxable property within the District’s boundaries shall not exceed fifty (50) mills; however, this maximum shall not apply when the total amount of debt is equal to or less than fifty percent (50%) of the District’s assessed valuation. There is no maximum mill levy limit that may be imposed by a District upon taxable property within the District for operations and maintenance. If the method of calculating assessed valuation is changed by law, the maximum mill levy may be increased or decreased to reflect such changes.

Pursuant to § 32-1-203(3.5), C.R.S., as amended, any person owning property within the geographical area of the proposed District who requests his or her property to be excluded from the District shall submit a written request for exclusion to the City Council of the City of Thornton no later than ten (10) days prior to the hearing described herein in order to be considered.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any protests or objections to the proposed District must be submitted in writing to the City Council of the City of Thornton at or prior to the hearing, or any continuance or postponement thereof, in order to be considered. All protests and objections to the creation of the District, as proposed, shall be deemed waived unless presented in writing at the time and manner specified above.

If you are disabled and planning to attend this public meeting and require assistance in understanding or participating, please notify the City’s ADA Coordinator at 303-538-7245 at least eight (8) hours in advance and arrangements will be made to provide any assistance that may be required. TDD access is available through Colorado Relay at 711 or you can also contact the City Development Department by email at CommDevelopment@cityof thornton.net.

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO Heidi Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy A. Vincent City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Margaret Emerich, City Attorney Published in the Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel August 1, 2013 00047520

CITY OF THORNTON NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING SPCD 2013-011 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the City Clerk, City of Thornton, Adams County, Colorado, a Second Amended and Restated Service Plan and related documents for the Big Dry Creek Metropolitan District (the “District”). A map of the District along with the proposed Second Amended and Restated Service Plan are now on file at the City of Thornton City Hall, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, Colorado, 802294326, and are available for public inspection.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Thornton, Adams County, Colorado, will hold a public hearing at 7:00 pm, or as soon as possible thereafter, on Tuesday, the 27th of August, 2013, in the Council Chambers at the Thornton City Hall, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, Colorado, to consider approval of the Second Amended and Restated Service Plan.

The District consists of approximately 157 acres of residential land and is located entirely within the City of Thornton, and is generally located on the northeast corner of E. 160th Avenue and York Street.

The District was previously organized as a metropolitan district to finance the construction of certain public improvements for Morrison Subdivision and has the authority to impose a mill levy for repayment of debt and for limited administrative, operation and maintenance purposes. The purpose of the Second Amended and Restated Service Plan is to increase the total debt issuance limitation commensurate with increased public improvements costs.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any protests or objections to the District’s proposed Second Amended and Restated Service Plan must be submitted in writing to the City Council of the City of Thornton at or prior to the hearing, or any continuance or postponement thereof, in order to be considered. All protests and objections to the Second Amended and Restated Service Plan, as proposed, shall be deemed waived unless presented in writing at the time and manner specified above.

If you are disabled and planning to attend this public meeting and require assistance in understanding or participating, please notify the City’s ADA Coordinator at 303-538-7245 at least eight (8) hours in advance and arrangements will be made to provide any assistance that may be required. TDD access is available through Colorado Relay at 711 or you can also contact the City Development Department by email at CommDevelopment@cityof thornton.net.

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO Heidi Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy A. Vincent City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Margaret Emerich, City Attorney Published in the Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel August 1, 2013 00047517 ORDINANCE NO. 13 AN ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY BANNING THE OPERATION OF MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS INCLUDING MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITIES, MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITIES, AND RETAIL MARIJUANA STORES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF UNINCORPORATED ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO.

voters of Colorado approved the adoption of Amendment 64, thereby adding Article XVIII, Section 16, Personal Use and Regulation of Marijuana, to the Colorado Constitution; and, WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution provides for the licensing and regulation of recreational marijuana establishments, including marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities and retail marijuana stores; and,

WHEREAS, paragraph 5(f) of Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution allows a locality, defined to include a county, to prohibit the operation of marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities and retail marijuana stores through the enactment of an ordinance; and,

manufacturing facilities, and to other marijuana cultivation facilities, but not to consumers.

(b) Maintaining an entity of any kind which is used, intended to be used, or designed to be used to purchase marijuana; manufacture, prepare, and package marijuana products; and sell marijuana and marijuana products to other marijuana products manufacturing facilities and to retail marijuana stores, but not to consumers. (c) Maintaining an entity of any kind which is used, intended to be used, or designed to be used to analyze and certify the safety and potency of marijuana. (d) Maintaining an entity of any kind which is used, intended to be used, or designed to be used to purchase marijuana from marijuana cultivation facilities and marijuana and marijuana products from marijuana product manufacturing facilities and to sell marijuana and marijuana products to consumers.

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Adams County finds that several ambiguities currently exist concerning the regulation of recreational marijuana establishments including the establishment of permanent regulations by the State of Colorado, the availability of tax revenue to be approved by the voters in order to compensate for local impacts of recreational marijuana establishments, and the uncertain federal governmental response to the implementation of Amendment 64 in Colorado; and,

6.1 The County may seek any such criminal or civil penalties as are provided by Colorado law in addition to those provided for herein.

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Adams County has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Adams County to temporarily ban recreational marijuana establishments, through December 31, 2014, for the purpose of receiving clarification concerning the regulation of recreational marijuana establishments before any permanent action is taken by the County.

7.2 If so directed by the Sheriff of Adams County, or his/her designee, a criminal prosecution may be brought against any person who violated any provision of this Ordinance in accordance with §§30-15402 and 30-15-410, C.R.S.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners, County of Adams, State of Colorado as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 13 ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Section 1. Purpose.

1.1 The purpose of this Ordinance is to temporarily ban, through December 31, 2014, the operation of marijuana establishments including marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities and retail marijuana stores through the enactment of an ordinance as authorized by Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution.

Section 2. Authority.

2.1 This Ordinance is authorized pursuant to Article XVIII, Section 16, paragraph 5(f) of the Colorado Constitution and §§30-11101 and 30-15-401, et. seq. of the Colorado Revised Statutes.

Section 3. Applicability.

3.1 This Ordinance shall apply throughout the unincorporated area of Adams County, Colorado, including public and state lands.

3.2 This ordinance shall in no way limit application and enforcement of any statutes of the State of Colorado but shall be in addition thereto.

3.3 This Ordinance shall in no way limit or apply to the cultivation, processing and sale of industrial hemp.

Section 4. Definitions.

4.1 Unless otherwise specified or the context otherwise requires, any terms used herein shall have the same meanings as provided in Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution.

Section 6. Penalties.

Section 7. Criminal Enforcement and Prosecution.

7.1 Criminal enforcement of this Ordinance shall be by the Adams County Sheriff.

7.3 Violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be a class 2 petty offense and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each separate violation. In addition to this penalty, persons convicted of a violation of this Ordinance are subject, pursuant to §30-15-402, C.R.S., to a surcharge of ten dollars ($10.00), to be paid to the Clerk of the Court for credit to the Victims and Witnesses Assistance and Law Enforcement Fund established in the 17th Judicial District.

7.4 All fines and forfeitures for the violation of this Ordinance shall be paid to the Treasurer of Adams County within thirty (30) days of receipt and shall be deposited into the General Fund of Adams County.

7.5 The offenses and penalties provided in the Ordinance shall be cumulative and in addition to any other offenses and penalties which are available under the Colorado Criminal Code, §18-1-101, et. seq.

C.R.S. Section 8. Civil Remedies and Enforcement Powers.

8.1 The County may enforce the provisions of this Ordinance through any available civil action including, but not limited to, seeking an injunction or other equitable relief in court to stop any violation of this Ordinance and may recover costs for any such action.

Section 9. Additional Remedies.

9.1 The remedies provided in the Ordinance shall be cumulative and in addition to any other remedies which may be available to Adams County. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude Adams County from seeking such other remedies in addition to, or in lieu of, the legal remedies granted herein, including but not limited to enforcement of the Adams County Development Standards and Regulations through the procedures established therefore.

Section 11. Repeal 11.1 This Ordinance No. 13 is repealed in its entirety effective December 31, 2014 at 11:59 p.m.

Civic Center Drive, Thornton, Colorado, to consider approval of the Service Plan for Talon Pointe Coordinating Metropolitan District and the Second Amended and Restated Service Plan for the Talon Pointe Metropolitan District.

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Section 12. Effective Date.

12.1 This Ordinance shall take effect on October 1, 2013.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KAREN LONG, CLERK OF THE BOARD Published in the Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel August 1, 2013 00047244 CITY OF THORNTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Z 2013-002 The City Council of the City of Thornton will hold a public hearing concerning an Amendment to the Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan for Bramming Farm, and an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan for Bramming Farm Filing No. 3 for approximately 29 acres to develop the site for single-family detached homes.

The subject property is generally located at the southwest corner of E. 128th Avenue and Hudson Street.

This hearing will be held August 13, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Thornton City Hall in the Council Chambers, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, Colorado.

The City Council agenda is on the City of Thornton website located at www.cityofthornton.net.

If you are disabled and planning to attend this public meeting and require assistance in understanding or participating, please notify the City's ADA Coordinator at (303) 538-7245, at least eight hours in advance and arrangements will be made to provide any assistance that may be required. TDD access is available through Colorado Relay at 711 or you can also contact the City Development Department by email at CommDevelopment@cityofthornton.net.

A copy of the Development Code (Chapter 18 of the Code of the City of Thornton) and the Zoning Map are on file with the City Clerk of the City of Thornton for inspection by any interested party. Further, any interested party may appear at this hearing or may communicate their interest to the City Council by written notice.

Written notice must be received prior to, or during the public hearing.

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO Heidi Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy A. Vincent, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Margaret Emerich, City Attorney Published in the Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel August 1, 2013 00047521 CITY OF THORNTON NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING SPCD 2013-012 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the City Clerk, City of Thornton, Adams County, Colorado, a Service Plan for Talon Pointe Coordinating Metropolitan District (the “Coordinating District”) and Second Amended and Restated Service Plan for the Talon Pointe Metropolitan District (the “District”), collectively referred to as the “Districts”, and related documents. A map of the Districts along with the proposed Coordinating District’s Service Plan and the District’s Second Amended and Restated Service Plan are now on file at the City of Thornton City Hall, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, Colorado, 802294326, and are available for public inspection.

The Districts collectively consist of approximately 276 acres of residential land and are located entirely within the City of Thornton, and consist of a southwestern parcel known as Talon Pointe Subdivision generally located on the northwest corner of 152nd Avenue and Quebec Street; and a northeastern parcel known as Talon View Subdivision generally bordered on the north by Colorado State Highway 7, and on the west by Quebec Street, with the southern boundary lying south of 156th Avenue but north of 152nd Avenue, and the eastern boundary lying slightly west of Ulster Street.

The District was previously organized as a metropolitan district to finance the construction of certain public improvements for Talon Pointe and Talon View Subdivisions and has the authority to impose a mill levy for repayment of debt and for limited administrative, operation and maintenance purposes. The purpose of the Second Amended and Restated Service Plan is to recognize the creation of the Coordinating District and increase the total debt issuance limitation commensurate with increased public improvements costs.

The Coordinating District is being proposed to coordinate construction and operation and maintenance of the public improvements for Talon Pointe and Talon View Subdivisions to ensure that the requirements of the approved Conceptual Site Plan for the project are met and all of the needed public improvements are completed.

Both Districts will have the same authority to impose a mill levy for repayment of debt and for limited administrative, operation and maintenance purposes. For debt service, the maximum mill levy that may be imposed upon taxable property within the Districts’ boundaries shall not exceed fifty (50) mills; however, this maximum shall not apply when the total amount of debt is equal to or less than fifty percent (50%) of the Districts’ assessed valuation. The maximum mill levy limit that may be imposed by the Districts upon taxable property within the Districts for operations and maintenance is twenty (20) mills until such time as three (3) residents of a District have seats on the board of directors. If the method of calculating assessed valuation is changed by law, the maximum mill levy may be increased or decreased to reflect such changes.

Pursuant to § 32-1-203(3.5), C.R.S., as amended, any person owning property within the geographical area of the proposed Coordinating District who requests his or her property to be excluded from the Coordinating District shall submit a written request for exclusion to the City Council of the City of Thornton no later than ten (10) days prior to the hearing described herein in order to be considered.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any protests or objections to the Coordinating District’s proposed Service Plan or District’s proposed Second Amended and Restated Service Plan must be submitted in writing to the City Council of the City of Thornton at or prior to the hearing, or any continuance or postponement thereof, in order to be considered. All protests and objections to the Coordinating District’s Service Plan or the District’s Second Amended and Restated Service Plan, as proposed, shall be deemed waived unless presented in writing at the time and manner specified above.

If you are disabled and planning to attend this public meeting and require assistance in understanding or participating, please notify the City’s ADA Coordinator at 303-538-7245 at least eight (8) hours in advance and arrangements will be made to provide any assistance that may be required. TDD access is available through Colorado Relay at 711 or you can also contact the City Development Department by email at CommDevelopment@cityof thornton.net.

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO Heidi Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy A. Vincent City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Margaret Emerich, City Attorney

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WHEREAS, pursuant to §§30-11-101 and 30-15-401, et. seq. of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.), the Board of County Commissioners of Adams County, Colorado, has the authority to adopt ordinances regarding health, safety, and welfare issues and for the control or licensing of those matters of purely local concern; and, WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012, the voters of Colorado approved the adoption of Amendment 64, thereby adding Article XVIII, Section 16, Personal Use and Regulation of Marijuana, to the Colorado Constitution; and,

WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution provides for the licensing and regulation of recreational marijuana establishments, including marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities and retail marijuana stores; and,

WHEREAS, paragraph 5(f) of Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution allows a locality, defined to include a county, to prohibit the operation of marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities and retail marijuana stores through the enactment of an ordinance; and,

Section 5. Marijuana Establishments Prohibited.

5.1 Any of the following shall be a violation of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the remedies and penalties provided for in the Ordinance:

(a) Maintaining an entity of any kind which is used, intended to be used, or designed to be used to cultivate, prepare, and package marijuana and sell marijuana to retail marijuana stores, to marijuana product manufacturing facilities, and to other marijuana cultivation facilities, but not to consumers. (b) Maintaining an entity of any kind which is used, intended to be used, or designed to be used to purchase marijuana; manufacture, prepare, and package marijuana products; and sell marijuana and marijuana products to other marijuana products manufacturing facilities and to retail marijuana stores, but not to consumers. (c) Maintaining an entity of any kind which is used, intended to be used, or designed to be used to analyze and certify the safety and potency of marijuana.

(d) Maintaining an entity of any kind which is used, intended to be used, or designed to be used to purchase marijuana from marijuana cultivation facilities and marijuana and marijuana products from marijuana product manufacturing facilities and to sell marijuana and marijuana products to consumers.

Section 10. Severability Clause.

10.1 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

Section 11. Repeal

11.1 This Ordinance No. 13 is repealed in its entirety effective December 31, 2014 at 11:59 p.m.

Section 12. Effective Date.

12.1 This Ordinance shall take effect on October 1, 2013.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KAREN LONG, CLERK OF THE BOARD

Published in the Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel August 1, 2013 00047244

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Thornton, Adams County, Colorado, will hold a public hearing at 7:00 pm, or as soon as possible thereafter, on Tuesday, the 27th of August, 2013, in the Council Chambers at the Thornton City Hall, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, Colorado, to consider approval of the Service Plan for Talon Pointe Coordinating Metropolitan District and the Second Amended and Restated Service Plan for the Talon Pointe Metropolitan District.

Published in the Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel August 1, 2013 00047518

The Districts collectively consist of approximately 276 acres of residential land and are located entirely within the City of Thornton, and consist of a southwestern parcel known as Talon Pointe Subdivision generally located on the northwest corner of 152nd Avenue and Quebec Street; and a northeastern parcel known as Talon View Subdivision generally bordered on the north by Colorado State Highway 7, and on the west by Quebec Street, with the southern boundary lying south of 156th Avenue but north of 152nd Avenue, and the eastern boundary lying slightly west of Ulster Street.

The District was previously organized as a metropolitan district to finance the construction of certain public improvements for Talon Pointe and Talon View Subdivisions and has the authority to impose a mill levy for repayment of debt and for limited administrative, operation and maintenance purposes. The purpose of the Second Amended and Restated Service Plan is to recognize the creation of the Coordinating District and increase the total debt issuance limitation commensurate with increased public improvements costs.

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Adams County finds that several ambiguities currently exist concerning the regulation of recreational marijuana establishments including the establishment of permanent regulations by the State of Colorado, the availability of tax revenue to be approved by the voters in order to compensate for local impacts of recreational marijuana establishments, and the uncertain federal governmental response to the implementation of Amendment 64 in Colorado; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Adams County has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Adams County to temporarily ban recreational marijuana establishments, through December 31, 2014, for the purpose of receiving clarification concerning the regulation of recreational marijuana establishments before any permanent action is taken by the County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners, County of Adams, State of Colorado as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 13 ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Section 1. Purpose.

1.1 The purpose of this Ordinance is to temporarily ban, through December 31, 2014, the operation of marijuana establishments including marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities and retail marijuana stores through the enactment of an ordinance as authorized by Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution.

Section 2. Authority.

2.1 This Ordinance is authorized pursuant to Article XVIII, Section 16, paragraph 5(f) of the Colorado Constitution and §§30-11101 and 30-15-401, et. seq. of the Colorado Revised Statutes.

Section 3. Applicability.

3.1 This Ordinance shall apply throughout the unincorporated area of Adams County,

Section 6. Penalties.

6.1 The County may seek any such criminal or civil penalties as are provided by Colorado law in addition to those provided for herein.

Section 7. Criminal Enforcement and Prosecution.

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The Coordinating District is being proposed to coordinate construction and operation and maintenance of the public improvements for Talon Pointe and Talon View Subdivisions to ensure that the requirements of the approved Conceptual Site Plan for the project are met and all of the needed public improvements are completed.

Every day, the government makes decisions that can affect 7.2 If so directed by the Sheriffyour of Adams life. Whether they are decisions on zoning, taxes, County, or his/her designee, a criminal new other issues, governments play prosecution may be brought against anybusinesses or myriad Both Districts will have the same authority person who violated any provision of this to impose a mill levy for repayment of debt big role in your life.

Ordinance in accordance witha §§30-15and for limited administrative, operation 7.1 Criminal enforcement of this Ordinance shall be by the Adams County Sheriff.

402 and 30-15-410, C.R.S.

imposednewspapers upon taxable property within the Governments have relied on like this one to Districts’ boundaries shall not exceed fifty mills; however, this maximum shallnation. Local publish public notices since(50) the birth of the not apply when the total amount of debt is equal to or less than fifty percent (50%) of newspapers remain the most source the trusted Districts’ assessed valuation. of The public notice maximum mill levy limit that may be iminformation. This newspaper publishes you posed by the Districts uponthe taxableinformation property within the Districts for operations and need to stay involved in your community. maintenance is twenty (20) mills until such

7.3 Violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be a class 2 petty offense and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each separate violation. In addition to this penalty, persons convicted of a violation of this Ordinance are subject, pursuant to §30-15-402, C.R.S., to a surcharge of ten dollars ($10.00), to be paid to the Clerk of the Court for credit to the Victims and Witnesses Assistance and Law Enforcement Fund established in the 17th Judicial District.

7.4 All fines and forfeitures for the violation of this Ordinance shall be paid to the Treasurer of Adams County within thirty (30) days of receipt and shall be deposited into the General Fund of Adams County.

7.5 The offenses and penalties provided in the Ordinance shall be cumulative and in addition to any other offenses and penalties which are available under the Colorado Criminal Code, §18-1-101, et. seq.

C.R.S. Section 8. Civil Remedies and Enforcement Powers.

8.1 The County may enforce the provisions of this Ordinance through any available civil action including, but not limited

and maintenance purposes. For debt service, the maximum mill levy that may be

time as three (3) residents of a District have seats on the board of directors. If the method of calculating assessed valuation is changed by law, the maximum mill levy may be increased or decreased to reflect such changes.

Pursuant to § 32-1-203(3.5), C.R.S., as amended, any person owning property within the geographical area of the proposed Coordinating District who requests his or her property to be excluded from the Coordinating District shall submit a written request for exclusion to the City Council of the City of Thornton no later than ten (10) days prior to the hearing described herein in order to be considered.

Notices are meant to be noticed.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any protests or objections to the Coordinating Read your notices District’s public proposed Service Plan or and get involved!

District’s proposed Second Amended and Restated Service Plan must be submitted in writing to the City Council of the City of Thornton at or prior to the hearing, or any

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NORTHGLENN COUNCIL ON THE RECORD

CELEBRATIONS Police sergeant recognized for 25 years of service Thornton City Council recognized Police Sgt. James (Jim) Gerhardt for 25 years of employment with the city during its July 23 meeting. Gerhardt began working with the city on July 8, 1988, as a police officer and has progressed through the ranks to his current position.

His achievements as an employee include: Received a Unit Citation Award in August 1990 for extraordinary work in the apprehension of numerous felony and misdemeanor suspects; received a City Distinguished Service Group Award in February 1995 for excellent work on the Rhonda Maloney homicide investigation; received an individual Distinguished Service Award in February 1996 for volunteering to take on a lengthy, in-depth investigation in addition to a heavy caseload; in April 1998 received a Unit Citation Award for involvement in the department’s response to the Hacienda fire on Jan. 27, 1997; received a Work Group Distinguished Service Award in February 1999 for implementation of the Field Training Program which accomplished the recruitment and effective, professional training of 13 recruit officers; in December 2008 received a Meritorious Service Award for developing a pilot

program that resulted in an “Immediate Call List” when responding to child welfare cases; received a Distinguished Service Award in December 2009 for skill and leadership in the development of the investigative strategy, case organization and multi-agency collaboration which led to successful presentation to the Grand Jury of the CASTRO Drug Trafficking Organization; in December 2011 received a Meritorious Award and was one of the members of the department’s Team of the Year for teamwork and participation in the formation of the first Adams County Task Force involving organized property crime.

Thornton officer named SRO of the Year

Thornton police officer Ernest “Ernie” Lucero was named as School Resource Officer of the Year by the Colorado Association School Resource Officers.

Lucero is assigned as a SRO at STEM Launch Middle school but is retiring from this position. He has been a SRO for more than 11 years and an officer with the Thornton Police Department since January 2000. He serves as part of the Youth Services Unit with the Thornton police and has been an integral part in its development. He has served as a mentor to youth and to new SROs metrowide.

Northglenn City Council voted on the following legislation during its July 22 meeting.

Apartment development approved

Council unanimously approved the first reading an ordinance that would allow the rezoning at 11525 Community Center Drive from planned unit development (PUD) to planned unit development certain real property. This rezoning will allow Holland Partners, who owns the property, to develop multi-family units. This project is called Stone Mountain II. The site was zoned PUD for 188 residential units as a secondary phase of the initial Stone Mountain I development in 2000. The proposal at the time called for 9 structures, 42 garage spaces, and an area for a future clubhouse/ community center. The original development was never realized and the current owner is requesting modification of the PUD to increase the number of units to 228. The site consists of approximately nine acres. The second and final reading of the ordinance will be Aug. 12.

SRO officer at Adams 12 approved Council unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement between the city and the Adams 12 Five Star Schools for a joint school resource officer (SRO) program. The agreement provides for one SRO at Northglenn High School, one at Vantage Point High School/Crossroads Middles School, and one at Northglenn Middle School for 2013-14 school year. The IGA sets forth financial sharing of one-half of three SROs being paid by the school district in the amount of $106,432, di-

vided by 12 monthly payments of $8,869. The city assumes the benefits, training, uniform and equipment costs, which is covered in the police department budget.

Roof replacement work approved Council unanimously approved an agreement with CG Construction Company for the 2013 Fleet Services Building Roof Replacement Project in the amount of $53,250 with a 10-percent contingency of $5,325 for a total amount not to exceed $58,575.

Work includes all labor and materials for replacing the metal roof and skylights on the building. Work includes modification of the structural roof capacity to accommodate two evaporative cooler units, supplied by the city.

Reappointment, appointment to boards Council unanimously approved during its consent agenda to reappoint Annette Donelson to the Board of Adjustment for a threeyear term. Her term will end July 26, 2016. It also approved appointing Avery Anderson to the Northglenn Youth Commission Board of Directors for a one-year term; the term will expire July 22, 2014.

Council members in attendance were Mayor Joyce Downing; Carol Dodge and Wayne Dodge, Ward I; Joe Brown and Leslie Carrico, Ward II; Mayor Pro Tem Susan Clyne and Marci Whitman, Ward III; and Gene Wieneke and Kim Snetzinger, Ward IV. The next council meeting is 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive.

— Compiled by Tammy Kranz

COMING SOON Coming soon continued from Page 19

COMING SOON/AUG. 13 MAYOR EVENT Join Northglenn Mayor Joyce Downing for hot dogs and conversation about the city, its government and more. Mayor on the Move is from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Larson Park, East 108th Avenue and Larson Drive. Call 303-450-8713.

COMING SOON/AUG. 13 WEIGHT LOSS Dieting alone is not enough to lose weight.

Learn how understanding your individual metabolic, hormonal and nutritional needs is essential to dropping pounds and maintaining your ideal weight. Program is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. For people ages 55 and over. Call 303-450-8801 for information.

COMING SOON/AUG. 13 ANTI-GRAFFITI WORKSHOP Is graffiti a problem in your neighborhood? Would you like to learn how to reduce graffiti

around your home? A free workshop from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, is designed to raise awareness about the harmful effects graffiti has on communities and provide information about how communities can combat this and other forms of vandalism. Program is at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Presented by Northglenn Neighborhood Service Officer Tom Carlson. RSVP to Jeanette Sánchez at 303-450-8935 or jsanchez@northglenn.org.

Street, is offering a percentage of all net sales from 5-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 14, to the Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association of Northglenn. The money will be used to support Northglenn’s Citizen’s Police Academy and the Northglenn Police Department. Call 303-450-8851 for more information.

COMING SOON/AUG. 14

is now open. Visit www.coloradoacts.org for details. Classes available after school and in the evenings. Among the offerings are Loose Lips Sink Ships (ages 12-18), The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring (8-12), Creative Drama: Disney Fairytales (48). Homeschool classes include Our Town (ages 12-18), Patriot Dreams (8-12), Creative Drama (4-8), Imaginative Puppeteering (8-12). Community classes include Outreach Performance Class (ages 12 to adult), Improvisation Class & Murder Mystery Dinner Theater (12 to adult), Aspects of Theater Class (10-20).

WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Small businesses run by women will be featured at a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at The Chateaux at Fox Meadows, 13600 Xavier Lane.

Lisa Cuss will sing, and Cheryl Hoffman will be our inspirational speaker. Lunch will be catered by The Black Eyed Pea. For reservations call Andrea at 303-485-5888 or email dennorthsuburban@aol.com. Include the name(s) of your guest(s) and the names and ages of children that you will need to have cared for in our complimentary nursery.

COMING SOON/AUG. 14 SONIC BENEFIT Sonic on 120th Avenue, east of Washington

RECURRING EVENTS FALL CLASSES Registration for fall classes with Colorado ACTS

DOG TRAINER Become a dog trainer with Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue, using behavior science, holistic approaches and positive reinforcement techniques tailored to each individual dog, pet parent and specific situation. Learn

to evaluate behavior, design exercises, coach humans, handle dogs, deliver presentations, and resolve and prevent a variety of behavior problems. Classes in Denver and Lakewood. request an application at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com. Contact mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382 for information.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Vanderhoof Elementary School is accepting registrations for incoming kindergarten.

Students must be 5 years old by Oct. 1, 2013, in order to register for kindergarten. Vanderhoof has both a traditional half-day program and a tuition-based full day program. The school is at 5875 Routt Court, Arvada, and registration hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Go online to jeffcopublicschools.org and follow the prompts for registration information on Jeffco Connect. Once your student has been entered online you will need to bring copies of their birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency to the school. If you live outside our attendance area, you will need to fill out a choice enrollment application.

Choice enrollments are accepted on a space available basis. If you have any questions or would like additional information, call the Vanderhoof office at 303-982-2744.

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Homestead’s practice facilities provide the perfect place to refine golf skills. Photos by Daniel Williams

Homestead plays short but offers challenge Lakewood course offers scenic golf experience

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Stations at the Homestead driving range offer real greens as targets to sharpen skills.

Hole No. 9 is a short par 4 that provides a water challenge on the left side of the green.

LAKEWOOD - Most golfers think the longer the golf course, the more challenging the track. That’s not the case at Homestead Golf Course in Lakewood.

The par-65 municipal course located at 11500 West Hampden Ave. is short but tough and at the same time features some of the best scenic golf in the state.

“I have played a lot of golf courses in this state but few offer the experience that Homestead delivers,” Steve Billington said.

The 11-year-old championship course plays just over 5,000 yards — 1,000 to 2,000 yards shorter than an average championship course.

“There is a perception that because we are short the course is easy,” Homestead staff member Shannon Shin said.

“But if you have played out here you know that we might actually be more challenging than your average course.”

The journey starts at hole No. 1 titled “Happy Trails.”

The hole is 332 yards from the blue tees, and the elevated green is not visible from the approach shot.

No. 1 along with hole No. 10 — a 320yard, par 4 that is straight up hill and plays more like 400 yards — are just two examples of holes on the course featuring an elevation change of more than 200 feet.

Conversely, several downhill holes provide the short hitters extra roll and allow the big hitters to attempt to go for the green on par 4s.

“One hole you are hitting way up hill, the next hole you are hitting downhill.

Even if you play here often the experience is always a different one,” Billington said.

Holes 11-17 sit in a recessed bowl area in what was once a carbon mine in World War II, according to the City of Lakewood website.

These holes give you some of best looking views of the city and of the mountains.

Hole No. 17 known as “Death Valley” is the marquee hole on the course.

A par 3 that plays anywhere from 150 to 180 yards begins on an elevated tee box and forces golfers to hit their balls over a valley and onto an elevated green.

“No. 17 is definitely the signature hole at Homestead. Not only do you have to hit a perfect ball but you have to select the perfect club,” Homestead head professional Craig Parzybok said.

But for those planning to play the par 3s with your friends for a dollar per hole must be careful because while most championship courses feature four par 3s, Homestead has eight par 3s, nine par 4s and just a single par 5.

The links-style layout, designed by Denis Griffiths, is not surrounded by commercial development, which means the course is nestled in a natural setting.

“Scenicwise there are not many courses that can offer what Homestead offers.

But we think the conditions and layout of our course are equally beautiful,” Parzybok said.

And Homestead has been addressing the effects of recent summer heat.

“It has been tough to keep the course green but our staff has managed to keep the course looking great all season. We have some really good people taking care of the course out here,” Shin said.

Coming up on Friday, Aug. 16, Homestead will honor Jack Evert, its longtime starter who passed away earlier this year.

The course will hold the “Almost Perfect” Golf Tournament, an 18-hole, four-person scramble in honor of Evert.

For more information, call 720-9635181.

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Women’s golf on the upswing Solheim puts spotlight on advances in sport

numbers game A statistical comparison of the top LPGA player in certain categories in 2000 and 2013 Average driving distance (in yards) 2000: Caroline Blaylock, 270.1 2013: Nicole Smith, 274.9 Scoring average 2000: Karie Webb, 70.1 2013: Inbee Park, 69.5 Greens in regulation

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jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Many of the elite players from the Ladies Professional Golf Association and Ladies European Tour will be heading to Parker for the Solheim Cup later this month. The biennial, prestigious match-play tournament pits 12 U.S.-born professionals against 12 European counterparts.

Colorado golf fans will see accurate drives, pinpoint approach shots and clutch putts during the event, which will be held Aug. 13-18 at the Colorado Golf Club. The statistics show these players are hitting longer and scoring lower than ever before. But are the elite women of today really more skilled that the top players of yesteryear?

That’s a debatable topic, because golf balls and equipment keep improving and make it easier for those golfers who have correct swing techniques to flirt with or better par.

“Overall, more women are playing the game globally,” said 59-year-old Denver resident Hollis Stacy, who won 18 LPGA tournaments and collected four victories in majors during her 26-year career. “The same scores are winning on the LPGA and European tours. Golf is more competitive. There are more people shooting those low scores and winning.

“What happened in the game is the equipment is much better. The skill levels have remained the same.

We had women on the tour drive the ball 270 yards. If we had the same equipment and balls the players have now, the drives would be in the 300s.”

Donna H. White, an LPGA teaching professional who played 15 seasons on the tour and won three events before retiring in 1992, claims today’s players are taking advantage of opportunities.

“I am quite confident given the ball of today and agronomic grooming of fairways and greens that

Paula Creamer, who is expected to be part of the U.S. Solheim Cup team, is part of the new wave of top women in professional golf. Shutterstock photo Mickey Wright’s scoring average would be 67 or better,” said White. “I don’t think players today are any more skilled. I believe they have been exposed to greater opportunities than mine or previous generations.”

Wright won 82 tournaments in 14 years on the LPGA Tour, including four U.S. Women’s Opens and three LPGA Championships. She retired from the tour in 1969 and won four consecutive Vare Trophies, the award that goes to the player with the lowest scoring average.

The lowest scoring average for Wright was 72.46 in 1960. For the past 16 seasons, the LPGA’s Vare winner has had an average of 70.21 or lower. In fact, no winner has had an average higher than 71 since 1977.

White credits better competitive exposure, technology and fitness for the improved statistics for current professionals.

“My era was the first to benefit from Title IX,” explained White. “Beth Daniel, Nancy Lopez and myself were able to attend college and gain invaluable competitive experience prior to joining the tour. Today kids can play in a tournament starting at age 4 every weekend. Tour players before me had to join the tour to compete. I couldn’t play soccer

or baseball in my era. Today girls can play any sport they want. The skills and competitive maturity transfers nicely to golf.

“The ball is the most influential technology advancement. Also video analysis. Health and fitness was always important to me. I ran and trained but few of my fellow tour players would join me. Then in the early-mid ‘80s , the health boom happened and we had fitness vans on tour weekly.”

Mike Scanlan, LPGA Director of Media Communications, didn’t have the chance to watch some of the LPGA’s former standouts.

“Whether or not players on the LPGA today are better than those in past generations is a subjective question,” he said. “I think the depth of the LPGA is certainly greater than it’s ever been thanks in large part to the growth of the game globally. Scoring averages are between one and two strokes better than they were in 1980, but advancements in technology must factor into that debate.

Whether you look at 1950, 1980 or today, the best players in the world are playing on the LPGA.” Janet Moore, a five-time Colorado stroke play champion who spends part of

the year in Illinois as Wheaton College’s women’s golf coach, has watched women’s golf and the skills of players grow in the state.

“I’ve seen golf in Colorado grow over the years and I’ve seen the caliber of play improve greatly,” said Moore.

“It seems like the juniors are getting younger and younger and better and better. That’s very exciting.

“I started playing when I was 10. I played because my family played. From what I’ve seen, the game has grown and the interest has grown for young girls.

The caliber of play has improved. Just in the high school ranks now you need three or four good players to do well. It has changed quite a bit. I played on my boys high school team.

They didn’t have a girls team. I went to Wheat Ridge High School and they let me play on the boys team.”

Colorado Women’s Golf Association Executive Director Robin Jervey noted enhanced play in Colorado tournaments.

“We run 10 state championships, and looking at who plays in the championship flights of those events, the handicaps of the elite players have been going down,” said Jervey. “And there is more depth.”

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Fast facts about the Solheim Cup The Solheim Cup, featuring 12-player women’s teams from Europe and the United States in a match play tournament, will be held Aug. 13-18 at the Colorado Golf Club in Parker. Here are some things you may not know: • Kids get in free. All youngsters age 17 and under who are accompanied by a ticketed adult receive free admission to the Solheim Cup. There will also be a Solheim Cup for Kids program, an organized schedule of activities such as a scavenger hunt, face painting, daily drawings, interactive golf lessons and a behind-thescenes tour of the event. For more information, go to www.solheimcupusa. com • First-tee shenanigans are part of the fun when attending the Solheim Cup. Unlike a typical tournament, the first tee is the place to be and you might even hear “Yankee Doodle” be-

ing sung.

When players tee off each day, the atmosphere is raucous with fans from both sides yelling, chanting and singing songs to encourage players on the respective teams.

• The three captains for the European team — captain Liselotte Neumann and assistants Annika Sorenstam and Carin Koch — are Swedish. “The three of us know each other very well,” said Sorenstam.

“There will be some Swedish discussions so nobody will know what we’re talking about. We’ll keep that strategy to ourselves.”

• European assistant captain Annika Sorenstam is married to Mike McGee, who is a U.S. citizen. “I told him you can come,” she said, “but only if you cheer for Europe.”

• The United States has won eight of the 12 Solheim Cups and the Ameri-

cas are 6-0 in matches played on U.S. soil. “Having the crowd on your side is huge,” European captain Neumann admitted. “Obviously that will be one of the challenges for us. Coming into the U.S., the crowd will be big and not too many will be cheering for us. We’re trying to bring as many friends, family and fans that we can. We just hope the Europeans that come are really loud.”

• Juli Inkster has earned the most points for the United States in Solheim Cup matches. Inkster scored 18½ points in nine Solheim events (15-12-7) for 54.41 percent of points earned. Meg Mallon, this year’s U.S. captain, won 16½ points (13-9-7) with 83.33 percent of points earned in eight Solheim tournaments. For the Europeans, Laura Davies played in all 12 of the previous Solheim events and won 25 points (22-18-6) with 54.35 percent of points earned.

LPGA tour, better equipment and the tour’s attempt to promote physically attractive players has made women’s golf more appealing, and events like the Solheim Cup may spark a desire for more women to start playing.

“I know when the Women’s Open came to Cherry Hills in 2005, they had record crowds,” said Jervey. “It only had to help interest in the women’s game because it got people excited to see people of that skill level right in their own backyard.

Both the CGA and CWGA have been offering discounts to our members to purchase tickets to the Solheim Cup.

2000: Annika Sorenstam, 74.6 percent 2013: Suzann Pettersen, 75.1 percent Putting average (average putts per round): 2000: Lisa Kiggens, 28.56 2013: Inbee Park, 28.46 Rounds under par: 2000: Karie Webb, 69.5 percent 2013: Inbee Park, 76.0 percent Source: LPGA.com “People going to the Solheim Cup get to participate in something that probably won’t come to Colorado again. The Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup move around quite a bit. With it going overseas and back every two years, there’s a slim chance it would wind up in Colorado again, or if it does, it will be a long time from now. People should take advantage of this opportunity.” Moore agrees.

“I would think having a prestigious event like the Solheim Cup in Colorado would certainly make a positive impact on the golfing community in general,” she said. “I think it would spur interest.”

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Do the Denver Broncos have the Super Bowl formula?

ENGLEWOOD - Those wondering if the Denver Broncos are cooking up a run toward a Super Bowl Championship first need to look at the ingredients in the recipe.

Certainly, the Broncos are Super Bowl contenders; many talking heads, radio jocks and national writers have Denver confirmed as potential Super Bowl champs, fueled by their dramatic loss to the eventual champion Baltimore Ravens last season.

But how does a team go from contender to holding up the trophy?

The iconic John Elway in just two short years has turned the Broncos from an NFL laughing stock to perhaps the league’s best team.

The drafting of players like Von Miller, Derek Wolfe, Orlando Franklin, Ronnie Hillman and Montee Ball, as well as free agent signings of Wes Welker, Louis Vasquez and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, are all compliments to Elway’s landing of Peyton Manning.

But are Elway’s additions enough? Manning is already one of the best quarterbacks in the league’s history — but so was Elway

himself before winning back-to-back Super Bowls.

Before those two titles in 1997 and 1998, Elway, and Broncos fans, suffered through three heartbreaking Super Bowl losses.

It wasn’t until Mike Shanahan brought in the right combination of role players like Gary Zimmerman, Alfred Williams, Bill Romanowski, Neil Smith, Darrien Gorden and John Mobley, that the team finally had the goods to get over the hump and lift the Lombardi Trophy.

Not only were all of these guys hungry and desperate to win but they also brought in championship character, charisma and the mentality needed to lift a franchise and a fan base desperate for a

PREP SPORTS NEWS IN A HURRY Skyview fall sports start on Aug. 12

High school sports start practicing on Aug. 12. Softball, boys soccer, boys and girls cross country, volleyball and football.

You must have a current physical, proof of insurance and proper paperwork turned in.

The athletic offices on the main Skyview Campus are open starting Aug. 1 from 8 am to 4 p.m. to get or turn in paper work.

Any questions please contact 303-8531210.

Junior High sports programs will start on Aug. 19, the first day of school.

championship.

These roles players were the perfect compliments to Elway, Terrell Davis, Rod Smith, Shannon Sharpe, Steve Atwater and so many other great Broncos.

While we all know that Manning, Champ Bailey, Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker and Wesley Woodyard are all elite, if not championship-caliber core players, Broncos Super Bowl championship teams of the past have proven you need to have championship quality role players in order to get over the hump.

And while this Broncos team most definitely looks primed to make a Super Bowl run, if this team has that team’s character and championship heart is still very much an unknown.

In other Broncos news

Legendary sports administrator Jim Saccomano announced he will retire from the Denver Broncos organization after 36 years with the team at the end of the 2013 season.

The longest tenured sports administer in Colorado professional sports history, “Sac-

co” will leave his post as vice president of corporate communications and will stay on with the team as a consultant.

“It’s been quite a ride,” said Saccomano, who worked 26 Super Bowls in his tenure, 21 with the NFL’s public relations staff and five more with the Broncos.

“But it’s the right time. I won’t be here every day anymore but my love for the franchise will remain forever.”

Saccomano viewed 853 Broncos games in person, with the Broncos winning 421 of those games.

But moreover Saccomano is credited as being one of the reasons why the Broncos franchise is revered at as one of the iconic franchises in professional football alongside the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins.

Saccomano has received more awards than can be listed but include the first-ever Pete Rozelle award given annually top the NFL’s best public relations staff, the Charlie Callahan Award for Public Relations and a lifetime achievement award from the Order Sons of Italy in America Colorado Foundation.

Sports quiz

By Chris Richcreek 1) In 2012, Mike Trout set an Angels franchise record for most runs scored in a season, with 129. Who had held the mark?

2) Which player led the National League the most times in both doubles and triples for a season?

3) When was the last time a Big East football player won the Heisman Trophy?

4) Who was the last NBA player before New York’s Tyson Chandler in the 2011-12 season to have a field-goal percentage for a season of at least 67.9 percent?

5) When was the last time before 2013 (New Jersey) that a Stanley Cup finalist failed to make the playoffs the next season?

6) Of the original 10 Major League Soccer teams, how many have won an MLS championship?

7) How many years was it between George Foreman winning a major heavyweight boxing title for the first time and the second?

Answers: 1) Vladimir Guerrero scored 124 runs in 2004.

2) St. Louis’ Stan Musial led the N.L. in doubles eight times and triples five times.

3) Gino Torretta of Miami won it in 1992.

4) Wilt Chamberlain hit 72.7 percent of his shots in the 1972-73 season for the Los Angeles Lakers.

5) In 2007, both Carolina and Edmonton failed to reach the playoffs.

6) Six. 7) Nearly 22 years (January 1973 to November 1994).

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Yes, you can buy happiness “Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending” by Elizabeth Dunn & Michael Norton Simon & Schuster $25.00 U.S. & Canada 199 pages Your last paycheck was gone before you got it.

A good chunk of it was earmarked for housing. You had to pay for your new car, and gas. Everybody’s favorite Uncle took his share, you have this nasty little habit called “eating,” and there you go: A few dollars left for fun, which is no fun at all.

But what if stretching your meager wealth also stretched your well-being? In the new book “Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending” by Elizabeth Dunn & Michael Norton, you’ll find out how.

You have a love / hate relationship with money: you love getting it and hate when you don’t have it. But as Dunn & Norton point out, you can utilize discretionary lucre to give you a better life, thus making you happier. In their research, they discovered five main Principles of Happy Money.

First of all, shift from buying things and spend your money on events. The vacation you took, the concert you attended, that dream fishing trip are etched in your mind far firmer than, say, last Tuesday’s commute in your new car – especially if those special events were experienced with someone else.

Remember when an impulsive ice cream cone tasted like the best thing in the world? Reach back to those kinds of feelings by ending your spending and making indulgences into treats. When something is rare, it brings happiness because abundance “is the enemy of appreciation.” Even the littlest treats don’t have to cost a lot.

Use your money to buy time, especially when it comes to commuting, TV-watching, and socializing. Your fancy abode is no bargain if you have to commute for hours to pay for it. That big-screen TV is a commitment of one-sixth of your year. And socializing doesn’t have to cost anything at all.

Learn to “pay now, consume later,” since studies show that anticipation for an item is far more pleasurable than the item itself. That’ll give you more time to imagine and savor – and besides, you’ll be happier if you’re debt-free.

Finally, invest in others. Research indicates that giving away money is “just as rewarding as getting more of it.”

There’s a reason why you’ve never seen a Happiness Store at the mall: Turns out Mom was right when she said money can’t buy happiness. It can, however, buy “Happy Money,” which is a good start.

And here’s more good news, most of the things inside this book are easy to do. You might already be following the Principles that authors Elizabeth Dunn & Michael Norton espouse – and if you’re not, they won’t be hard to embrace. The appeal of this book, therefore, is to change the way you think about what’s in your wallet or pocket, whether it’s meager or millions.

I liked this book, its gentle humor, and the sense it makes. I think that if you’re tired of being dissatisfied with what you’ve got, you’ll like it, too. “Happy Money” may not change your bankbook, but it will give you pennies for your thoughts.