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October 17, 2013

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Adams County, Colorado • Volume 50, Issue 10

Stadium name changes, brings in revenue

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Built in 2007, North Stadium is now 1STBANK Field. On Oct. 7, the Adams 12 Five Star School District signed a naming rights agreement with FirstBank Colorado for the field at 12500 Delaware St. in Westminster.

“We’re fortunate to have strong partners who support student success in the Five Star District, from our parents to our staff and local businesses like FirstBank,” said Mark Clark, president of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education. “This partnership further illustrates FirstBank’s commitment to investing in the local community.”

The agreement with FirstBank, Colorado’s largest locally owned bank, will generate $1.2 million over the next 10 years to be reinvested into other athletic fields in the district, including Five Star Stadium and the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Veterans

Memorial Aquatic Center, both in Thornton, as well as continued improvement at 1STBANK Field.

Superintendent Chris Gdowski said because of the many budget cuts needed over the years, one place the district struggles the most to invest in, is facilities and capital improvements.

“We try to preserve as many assets as we can in the classroom, like keeping class size as low as possible, so that means making choices to not invest in other areas like athletic fields,” he said. “So this agreement is a great way to invest and make improvements at our athletic fields.”

The district began their search for a partnership with a local or national company in June of 2012. Joe Ferdani, communications director for the district, said because of the location of the stadium, right Stadium continues on Page 7

Wide receiver J.J. Pita breaks through a tackle during a game against Pinnacle Sept. 28 at the formerly-named North Stadium. Photo by Kate Ferraro

Federal shutdown puts lives in limbo

EXPERIENCE THE ART

Politicians point fingers as workers face uncertainty

By Vic Vela

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Deanna Schnaidt will showcase several pieces of art, including the Venetian mask “Mr. Everything,” during the Thornton Senior Center and Thornton Wood Chippers exhibit at the Oz Gallery, 9209 Dorothy Blvd., through December. Photo by Tammy Kranz

Exhibit highlights senior artists Oz Gallery features work from Thornton Senior Center classes

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com Picasso, Monet and other masterful artists will be on display — well, at least the artwork impersonating them by students at the Thornton Senior Center — at the Oz Gallery through December.

The Thornton Senior Center painting classes and the Thornton Wood

Chippers wood workers will showcase their work at the gallery, which is inside the Thornton Arts and Cultural Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd. Gallery hours are 1:30-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

A reception will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at which time the artists and wood carvers will demonstrate their skills.

“Often people have a lifelong interest in painting and other areas of art but because of careers and family obligations that are not able to pursue them until they retire,” said Linda Lowe, arts

and volunteer coordinator with the city. “We wanted to showcase the wonderful art work that is being made at the Thornton Senior Center to both raise awareness and to encourage others to become involved.”

Michelle Porreco and Deanna Schnaidt take a class taught by Emilie Parker and are exhibiting a few of their pieces.

“In Emilie’s class, we learn from the

When Ann Humphrey received news recently that she was being furloughed as part of the federal government shutdown, she immediately drove to Rep. Ed Perlmutter’s Jefferson County office and sought answers, while wiping away tears.

“I was very upset,” the Lakewood woman said. “I just wanted to vent and let them know how upset I was. I didn’t know if I was going to be getting paid or how long this would last. It was really scary.”

Humphrey has been a government employee for the last 25 years, most recently as a management assistant with the Department of Treasury. She’ll probably end up getting back pay, but in the meantime she has no income and plenty of bills to deal with.

“I called Wells Fargo to see if they would defer my house payment and they wouldn’t do it for me,” she said. “It’s really stressful.

It really is the fear of the unknown.”

Humphrey wasn’t the only one facing uncertainty amid the shutdown.

Mickey Devitt of Denver is an attorney for the National Labor Relations Board.

Her position was furloughed and she, like Humphrey, has been faced with uncertainty about what the immediate future will bring.

“I have two young kids and I’m the

Art continues on Page 7 Shutdown continues on Page 7

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Field of opportunity rich but rocky Emily Jacomet and Connor Buckborough stood at the top of the escalator, their red “Ask Me” T-shirts loudly proclaiming their belief in the seemingly infinite possibilities lined up table-by-table in the cavernous room just beyond them.

Emily: “It’s more than just an education.

It’s an experience. You’ll remember these experiences and these friends for the rest of your life.”

Connor: “It’s the world’s best network.”

Emily: “I’ve met my lifelong friends.”

Connor, nodding: “They’ll be in my wedding, for sure.”

Student ambassadors from University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Emily and Connor spent a recent afternoon welcoming an expected 4,000 high school students to the second annual national Denver College Fair at the Colorado Convention Center.

“It’s overwhelming,” Emily said of the vast choice behind the doors. “It’s crazy.

But once you find the school for you, you’ll just feel it.”

Like a special relationship.

Finding it, though, can feel almost impossible as you walk into the hall where seemingly endless rows of tables in blue and white draping stretch from one end to the other.

“It’s stressful,” Greenwood Village junior Jessica Diamond said, as she wandered down an aisle.

The more than 300 universities offered something for everyone. There was Saint Michael’s College, a picturesque Catholic Vermont campus of 2,000 students. There was the spirited 24,000-student-strong University of Oregon. And there was Arizona State University with its mega-Tempe

campus of more than 60,000 students.

But even their stripped-down presence of tablecloths and pamphlets stirred a sense of excitement, of potential and promise and the glimpse of futures just waiting to be grasped.

Students and parents strolled the aisles, looking, questioning, listening, waiting for that spark of connection that this could be a school to consider.

“It’s kind of like in high school, you’re preparing for college,” said junior Elizabeth Lipshutz, a friend who accompanied Diamond. “In college, you’re preparing for the rest of your life.”

Rafael Barron, a junior from Aurora, wants to be a doctor someday. He was looking for possibilities.

“There’s so much to think about,” he said. “It makes me excited, not so much scared but nervous … about what would be the best choice for me.”

His parents, Yadira and Gavino Barron, resolutely believe in the power of college as a launching pad to success, one worth sacrifice in time and money.

“It’s so important to have that college degree,” Yadira said, “because no one can take that away from you.”

She and Gavino have four children — Rafael will be the second to attend college.

And Yadira will tell you she and her daughter, in her first year at Regis University, easily fall into dreaming about what lies ahead.

Gavino is more pragmatic: “You’ve got dreams and goals, I’ve always said. A dream is just a dream — a goal is when you have a plan … This,” he said, glancing at the row of tables, “is part of the plan.

This is a step from Point A to Point B. This is why we’re here.”

But getting to Point B isn’t always easy these days.

A report by the U.S. Department of Education finds that if the cost of attending public four-year institutions continues to increase, the price of a public education in 2016 will be more than twice what it was in 2001. “The rising cost of college,” the report continues, “may make it increasingly difficult for students to access and complete their postsecondary education.”

About two-thirds of bachelor’s degrees recipients borrow money to pay for their education, research shows, and the average college senior graduates with $25,000 in student loan debt.

That financial concern has refocused how colleges and universities reach out to prospective students, admissions directors say.

“Four years at college is such a transformational time — you really figure out who you are,” said Anne Fattig, assistant director of admissions of small-town Simpson College in Iowa. “The right college kind of makes or breaks that to an extent.”

But it’s not enough anymore to highlight only the experience.

“It’s such an incredible investment,” Jeremy Brown of Saint Michael’s College said. Students need to “find that institution where not only they feel safe to explore who they are and who are going to become, but also a place where they have opportunities upon graduating.”

So, outcomes — a college’s job placement and loan default rates, for instance — become key ingredients to the quest.

Three years ago, Brown couldn’t have rattled off the college’s default rate without researching it first. Now, it’s at his fingertips. Students and parents, he said, want to know they’ll “be getting jobs when they graduate and can pay off their loans.”

Connor Buckborough, the ambassador from UNC, is counting on being able to do just that. A sophomore studying communications and brewing technology, “I’m pretty far in the hole,” he said about his loan debt.

But he has no doubt about his choices.

“It’s going to be worth it, as long as you excel,” he said. “There’s always a way.”

Emily Jacomet is certain, too. “One hundred percent. I’ll never regret going to college.”

Education. Experience. Friendship.

Self-discovery. Work.

Amazing how a cavernous room of tables and pamphlets can scatter seeds of infinite possibilities.

Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303566-4110.

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October 17, 2013

NEWS IN A HURRY

FLOOD LEAVES BEHIND DAMAGE

Free landfill day for Northglenn residents

The city will host a free landfill day on Saturday, Oct. 19, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Front Range Landfill, 1830 Weld County Road 5 in Erie. This event offers residents an opportunity to dispose of items that are too large to fit in a polycart at the landfill for free. On normal drop off days, it costs $22 to drop off a mattress or box spring and $25 for a non-Freon appliance.

The cost for discarding construction or green waste is $29 per ton, with a two-ton minimum charge. Tires are not accepted on free landfill day and Front Range Landfill does not take appliances with Freon. Please call for a special pick up for these items at 303-450-4004. All loads to the landfill must be covered. Proof of residency such as a driver’s license and/ or current utility bill is required. Call 303450-4004 for more information.

North Metro Fire hosts breast cancer screening

Women, ages 40 and older, are invited to visit North Metro Fire Rescue Station 62, 10550 Huron Street in Northglenn, to receive a mammography through St. Joseph’s mobile mammography van on Friday, Oct. 18. Appointments take less than 20 minutes and are conducted by St. Joseph’s trained specialists and breast radiologists.

In order to receive a free mammogram, women should contact LaLa Zubia at (303) 318-3419 to schedule an appointment and for a list of qualifications. All insurances are accepted and billed if the patient has insurance, with the exception of Kaiser Permanente. Those members may get a mammography at the Kaiser Permanente Breast Center.

Police department collecting old phones

Flood damage is evident about two miles north of 96th Avenue on the South Platte Trail, about one mile south of Elaine Valente Park. The photo above was captured on Oct. 3. Photo by Ron Engele

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Vehicles, software replacement in budget Staff presents proposed budget highlights

‘All the vehicles that are being replaced are 100,000 (miles) or plus by time we get them replaced.’

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com Aside from market adjustment pay increases, Northglenn’s 2014 proposed budget also includes funding for four new police vehicles, funding to directly mail the monthly newsletter and money for software upgrades. City staff presented highlights of the proposed budget to City Council during its Oct. 7 study session.

The budget includes $210,000 funding for four new police vehicles — two Chevy Tahoes and two Ford Tauruses.

“All the vehicles that are being replaced are 100,000 (miles) or plus by time we get them replaced,” said Police Chief James May. The communications office is requesting an increase of $20,136 in its budget to directly mail the city’s monthly newsletter, Northglenn Connection, to residents rather

Police Chief James May than having it delivered.

“Using direct door-to-door delivery proved to be affordable but not effective,” according to a staff budget request. “Putting addresses on the Connection, as is done with the Rec Guide, was found to be very effective but costs $2,800 more per month due to increased postage cost and an increase in the number of newsletters mailed.”

The proposed budget also includes $13,400 for additional desktop computers and software upgrades, and $20,000 for network server replacements to support citywide technology operations.

“We have our computers and servers generally on a four-year replacement

schedule, so it just ends up some years we have a few more to replace and some years we have less,” said Bob Lehr, information technology director.

The budget reflects the increased costs for Fourth of July fireworks and parking at $11,110 and $2,739, respectively. The increases are caused by the city opting to use proximate fireworks instead of traditional because of the new development, Webster Lake Promenade, happening northwest of E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park “I think it’s important in our communications this year we get out to the residents and the community that we tell them the best place to see the show is at the park be-

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cause they don’t shoot as high as traditional fireworks,” said Paula Jensen, management services director.

The budget also includes membership dues, grants and donations to: Arts & Humanities Foundation ($1 per capita), $35,955; Colorado Municipal League (CML), $18,768; Adams County Economic Development (ACED), $11,327; A-Lift Program, $8,150; Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), $6,600; Historic Preservation Foundation, $5,000; National League of Cities (NLC), $3,258; Metro Mayors Caucus Civic Results, $2,755; Adams County Youth Initiative, $2,500; Regional Air Quality, $2,000; Metro North Chamber of Commerce, $2,000; North Area Transportation Alliance (NATA), $2,000; Safe Street Halloween, $2,000; Metro Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards, $750; Adams County Commissioners’ Career Expo, $500; and Adams County Education Consortium (ACEC), $210.

A public hearing on the proposed budget is tentatively set for Nov. 11, with a final vote by council possibly during its Dec. 9 meeting.

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Memory Bears serve as memorial, marks special occasions

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com When sisters Kayleen Bordas and Annette Mosbarger were grieving their father, who passed away before Christmas in 2009, they came up with an idea of a way to memorialize him.

Their father was known for wearing Southwestern-style flannels, so the sisters created clothing for teddy bears from some of his favorite shirts.

“He was so loved, so many people wanted mementos,” said Bordas, a 14-year Thornton resident.

“Our brother was funny about it,” said Mosbarger, an art teacher who lives in Falcon, right outside Colorado Springs.

“At first he thought it was a silly idea, but then when he saw the bears he wanted one too. These bears brought a lot of comfort, and we wanted to share this with other people who might be experiencing a loss.”

Despite the popularity, the women didn’t do much after with the memorial teddy bears until late last year when Bordas was laid off.

Having spent 34 years in the financing field, she was ready for another career.

“I’m too young to retire— I would like to go down a different path now, something to help people and make them happy,” she said.

So the sisters decided to start up their own business — Two Sisters

Kayleen Bordas of Thornton creates memorial clothing for teddy bears in her basement office. Bordas and her sister launched Two Sisters Memory Bears earlier this year. Photo by Tammy Kranz Memory Bears —- and create personalized memorial clothing for teddy bears and pet memorial wall hangings.

“When a person has experienced a loss, sometimes friends, co-workers and even family are afraid to bring up the deceased person. I think a bear or wall hanging is a great way to say, ‘I remember your loved one too. I miss them, and none of us will ever forget,’” Mosbarger said.

People may either use their loved one’s clothing for their teddy bears, or they may choose a memory vest, that has a place for a photograph and inscription.

The sisters only use Bearington bears and offer two sizes and colors

— 10 and 17 inches and cream and brown.

People may also order wall hangings to pay tribute to a favorite pet.

Bordas said she especially had horse owners in mind.

“Sometimes you don’t have anything left of your pet to remind you of them — we thought a wall hanging would be a nice commemorative,” she said.

Mosbarger added: “We are both animal lovers and take pet memorials very seriously.”

Bordas said that they have bears for all occasions.

More information on their services available at www.twosistersmemorybears.com or 1-800-315-5055.

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The city of Thornton will hold its annual Trunk-or-Treat 6-9 p.m.

Oct. 19 in Carpenter Park parking lot off 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. On that night, cars will line up and owners will pop their car trunks, and decorate them for the spooky evening. Candy will be handed out to kids ages 12 and under. Candy for the kids will be provided by the city as well as several candy partners and donations.

To defray the cost of the candy, there is a $1 admission fee for everyone who enters the event. Due to the popularity of this event, the admission line and the parking lot will be closed prior to the end of the event in order to adhere to the 9 p.m. closing time. Photo courtesy by the city of Thornton

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Study reveals potential costs, ridership for rail

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com The Northwest Area Mobility Study team released higher than expected preliminary numbers for estimated cost and ridership for the FasTracks transit options between Denver and Longmont.

The 13-month study began in March and is an effort to develop a consensus between RTD, the Colorado Department of Transportation and the northwest area stakeholders in terms of prioritizing the mobility needs in the northwest area.

The results were presented to the Regional Transportation District board of directors on Oct. 8.

Chris Quinn, RTD project manager for the Northwest Area Mobility study, said the reason the numbers are so much higher for the first segment — 71st Avenue and Lowell Boulevard to Broomfield — is because of the necessary construction of a maintenance facility for the corridor and during the first segment RTD would have to pay a

fee to BNSF Railway to use the corridor.

The high price on the last segment is due to the length of the segment, which is 19.5 miles, he added.

“We still have a lot of work to do to evaluate all of the benefits and impacts of the alternatives under consideration,” Quinn said.

“We need to collectively understand the full picture in order to develop consensus on the best path forward for the northwest area.”

Phil Washington, RTD general manager, said no action was taken by the RTD board.

He said as this point, RTD is purely analyzing and digesting the information.

After the study is complete, scheduled for December or January, the team will gather its findings, present to the board again, and then if needed action will be taken, he added.

“If the study finds that we stick with rail, there will be no needed action,” Washington said.

“But if it turns out we go a different di-

rection, then down the road action will be needed.”

Another mobility option the Northwest Area Mobility Study team is investigating is the potential for arterial Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, lines, which would likely serve different markets and travel patterns than rail.

Quinn said the six potential BRT corridors the team studied include: Colorado highway 119 between Boulder and Longmont, South Boulder Road, Colorado Highway 7, U.S. 287, Colorado Highway 42 and 120th Avenue. Preliminary projections for capital costs and ridership for the Northwest Arterial BRT System is $255 million to $300 million with 16,300-26,000 riders per day in the year 2035.

“We are not comparing the rail to BRT,” Washington said. “We are just laying out all of the information we received from our consultant. I feel this is definitely progress at this point.”

Westminster mayor Nancy McNally said with the help of the Northwest Area Mobility study, working with RTD and also work-

City staff may get 2 to 6 percent pay increase Northglenn council considers 2014 budget salary proposals

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com In an effort to close the gap created when Northglenn had salary freezes, staff has proposed a 2 to 6 percent market adjustments for salaries in the 2014 budget.

City Council reviewed the proposed budget during its Oct. 7 study session. At that time, Paula Jensen, management services director, went over a salary survey that compared the city’s salaries to those of nearby cities.

Staff proposes to adjust salaries by 2, 4 and 6 percent based on comparisons to salaries in other cities.

“If a position is 1 to 5 percent behind (the market) we are proposing a 2 percent increase to that salary range,” Jensen said.

“If the position is 6 to 10 percent behind, we are proposing a 4 percent increase to that salary range. If the position is greater than 10 percent behind, we are proposing a 6 percent increase to that salary range.”

In total — if council approves the proposed 2014 budget — 23 employees will get a 6 percent market adjustment increase, at a cost of about $87,000 to the city; and 28

ing with BNSF experts on the study team, the stakeholders in the area are able to think practically about what can be done.

She said because the line is owned by BNSF, the operational fee for the rail is expensive but is a must for the project.

“No matter how long or how short the next extension is, that fee immediately gets put in and makes the number look huge,” McNally said.

“We have to look at that likes it’s a lease.

We are using somebody else’s line. People have to understand that this line is different than other lines, but the process is fair and we have to operate in a different way.”

Other areas of the study include: determining the remaining BRT funding priorities for US 36, evaluating the potential for extending North Metro Line to Longmont and analyzing potential alternatives to facilitate reverse commute between downtown Denver and US 36.

For more information on the Northwest Area Mobility study, go online to www.rtdfastracks.com/nams_1.

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employees will get the 4 percent increase, at an approximate $70,000 cost. The employees getting the 2 percent increases will cost the city approximately $127,000.

Last year, the city gave market adjustment increases of as high as 3 percent across the board. The city has been trying to close the gap created in salaries in Northglenn compared to other cities during its three-year salary freeze.

“When we lose good staff there is a lot of cost for recruiting, evaluating and looking for new people and getting them trained,” said Ward II Leslie Carrico, adding that the cost of replacing staff who leave for better pay elsewhere may be more costly to the city than making market adjustments.

Employees also may also get merit increases on their hire anniversary date.

“The merit increase is based on the employer’s performance evaluation and if that evaluation is satisfactory,” Jensen said.

The police department personnel are proposed to get a two-step pay increase, ranging from 5 to 10 percent, once at the beginning of the year and again at midway in the year. This will cost the city approximately $126,000.

A public hearing on the proposed budget is tentatively set for Nov. 11, with a final vote by council possibly during its Dec. 9 meeting.

NEWS IN A HURRY Weight limit imposed on 124th bridge over South Platte

Adams County Transportation Crews discovered structural damage due to the recent flooding to the county-maintained bridge on 124th Avenue that crosses the South Platte River. Following the recommendations of the consulting firm that inspected the bridge, traffic across the bridge is hereby restricted to vehicles weighing five tons or less (i.e. no vehicles larger than a pick-up truck or SUV).

There is no safety risk for smaller vehicles crossing the bridge, but heavy vehicles are being detoured to avoid further damage to the structure. Vehicles exceeding five tons are required to follow the detour

from 120th Avenue to Quebec, 128th Avenue, and 124th Avenue/Henderson Road. Detour signs posted at the bridge will be enforced by the Sheriff’s Office.

School districts and emergency responders have been notified of the temporary weight restrictions.

Repairs to the 124th Avenue bridge are expected to take a minimum of three months. The county is currently gathering proposals from structural engineering firms and will begin repairs as soon as possible.

Repairs to bridge may include the drilling of new caissons, inserting new pylons, and/or reinforcing the foundation with concrete.

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Maya Elizabeth Newman of Thornton will compete in the 2014 Miss Jr. Pre-Teen Denver/Colorado Springs Pageant.

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Thornton teen competes in pageant

Maya Elizabeth Newman of Thornton will compete in the 2014 Miss Jr. Pre-Teen Denver/Colorado Springs Pageant, which will take place on Sunday, Oct. 20. Maya Elizabeth submitted an application and took part in an interview session.

Maya Elizabeth will be competing thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts that will be distributed to contestants. The Miss Jr. Pre-Teen division is one of four divisions that will have young ladies ages 7 and 19 competing in modeling routines, which include casual wear and formal

wear. Most important, Maya Elizabeth will display her personality and interviewing skills at this year’s Denver/Colorado Springs judging panel. Personality is the No. 1 aspect that each contestant is judged on during all phases of competition.

If Maya Elizabeth were to win the title of Miss Jr. Pre-Teen Denver/Colorado Springs, she would represent Denver/ Colorado Springs and the surrounding communities at the National Competition that will take place in Orlando, Fla. More than $30,000.00 in prizes and awards will be presented at the National Competition.

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Hudak recall effort gets a second wind

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com State Sen. Evie Hudak is blasting a revived recall effort against her, calling the attempt to oust her from the Legislature over her votes on gun bills as “nothing more than a partisan political power grab.”

The Westminster Democrat is once again being targeted in a recall effort that could have significant ramifications for the balance of power in the Colorado Senate. A previous effort to oust Hudak stalled earlier this year.

In a recent interview with Colorado Community Media, Hudak leveled criticism against the group that is relaunching the recall effort, which is calling itself “Recall Hudak Too.” “I’m disappointed that these extreme interest groups feel the need to waste our taxpayer dollars on another costly, manipulative recall process,” she said.

“This just isn’t the way that our government should function.”

The effort to oust Hudak comes on the

heels of two successful recall efforts from last month, where both Senate President John Morse of Colorado Springs and Sen. Angela Giron of Pueblo, both Democrats, lost their seats in the Senate.

Hudak initially was targeted as part of an earlier recall effort, but petition signature gathering was put on hold in May so that advocacy groups could focus their efforts on Morse and Giron.

Now, organizers behind “Recall Hudak Too” have filed paperwork with the Secretary of State’s Office to Hudak resume the recall effort.

In order for a special recall election to take place, the group has until Dec. 3 to collect about 18,900 valid signatures of voters in Hudak’s Senate District 19, which includes Westminster and Arvada.

Hudak initially won her seat in 2008 with 51 percent of the vote. In 2012, she defeated Republican challenger Lang Sias by a margin of 342 votes, in a successful re-election

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where a Libertarian candidate took about 6.5 percent of the votes.

In an emailed statement, Mike McAlpine, a spokesman for the group, said that Hudak “has dishonored her sworn oath and commitment” as a senator over a number of positions she has taken while in office, including those having to do with guncontrol legislation.

Earlier this year, Hudak voted for gun bills that are now law, which put in place universal background checks on gun sales and banned high-capacity ammunition magazines that exceed 15 rounds.

Hudak also sponsored a bill that is now law that places greater restrictions on the ability of domestic violence offenders to possess guns.

Those gun bills were backed by the Democrat-controlled General Assembly and received zero votes from Republicans.

“She has infringed upon our constitutional right to keep and bear arms,” McAlipine’s email reads.

Petition gatherers sporting yellow-colored “Recall Hudak” shirts have recently

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When asked what it’s like to see people publicly trying to fire her from her job, Hudak said, “I guess I’ve gotten used to it.”

Hudak also said that she sees the recall effort as an obvious attempt to shift the balance of power in the Colorado Senate.

Right now, Democrats hold an 18-17 majority in the Legislature’s upper chamber. That number could flip with a Hudak ouster.

“This is nothing more than a partisan political power grab and has nothing to do with what I’ve done as a state senator,” she said. “I’ve listen to my constituents, and I’ve been actively engaged in my community.”

Right now, Hudak said she is not concerned about the possibility of losing her seat.

“I’m just proud of the work that I’ve done, what I’ve accomplished,” Hudak said. “I’m focused on the 2014 legislative session, and I’ll just go forward.

“As long as I’m a senator I’m going to continue to be a senator.”

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breadwinner for my family,” she said. “I have half a paycheck to last me until (Oct. 10) and I don’t what’s going to happen after that.”

While Humphrey and Devitt triage their bills and forgo unnecessary expenses, politicians point fingers.

“We’ve done everything we can to keep this government funded and we are doing everything we can now, knowing that we don’t have a Senate or a president who wants to have a conversation with us,” said Republican Congressman Cory Gardner.

“We now have a shutdown of the government, there’s now this overarching threat of the United States defaulting on its full faith and credit and not paying the bills,” said Congressman Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat.

“And these guys (Republicans) have been holding the economy and working people hostage.

“It really is unforgivable.”

Trading accusations

On Oct. 10 and 11, some movement was

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off of I-25, the district felt some type of sponsorship would be feasible.

“We heard from our community about the importance of looking at various funding opportunities,” Ferdani said. “We’ve already done some advertising on buses, so this sponsorship is also a piece of the puzzle, helping with our funding challenges.”

Soon the district will purchase and install a digital LED sign which will be used to display school-related information, district operations information, FirstBank advertisements and information about upcoming events at 1STBANK Field. Bob Deuschle, Executive Vice President of FirstBank and Market President for the North,

Ann Humphrey ponders the affects of being furloughed from her government job, as she stands outside of her Lakewood residence on Oct. 8. Photo by Vic Vela made toward a shutdown resolution, as House Republicans — stinging from national poll numbers that show they are receiving the lion’s share of the blame for the shutdown — began submitting short-term proposals to raise the federal debt ceiling and reopen the government.

But ending the shutdown is only one

said he’s excited to sponsor the district and provide support to the activities and programs for students and families.

“We’ve always been dedicated to improving local communities and public schools and school districts have been a key area of focus for our community investments and volunteering efforts,” Deuschle said. “We’re proud we can support the organizations and initiatives that make Colorado a vibrant place to live.”

The stadium, which includes an allweather track and a field made of synthetic turf, seats about 2,500 people and is used to host football, soccer, rugby, lacrosse, track, graduations and band competitions as well as the youth football league’s Carnation Bowl. After the purchase of the LED sign and other costs, the net revenue from the agreement will be about $821,000. Adams 12 Five Star Schools will continue to own, operate and manage the stadium.

step in the process.

Congress still must deal with long-term budget and debt-ceiling issues, something it hasn’t been very good at in recent years.

“I hope my Republican colleagues come to their senses, because this is not the way to run anything — a government, a family, a business, anything,” Perlmutter said of Congress’ knack for creating self-imposed crises. “It’s drama, after drama, after drama.”

Perlmutter also blasted House Republicans for their reasons behind shutting down the government in the first place, what he sees as an obsession with either crippling or dismantling the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

Obamacare is up and running, in spite of Republican efforts to halt it.

“These guys continue to want to do something about that, but they’ve lost every time,” he said.

But Gardner insists that Republican efforts to derail President Obama’s biggest legislative achievement have to do with ending “unfair” individual mandates on health insurance coverage and getting rid of burdensome taxes placed on medical devices.

“Just because a law is the law doesn’t mean the American public should be burdened with it, if it has components in that

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masters but added our own personalities and have that shine through,” said Porreco.

Schnaidt has taken several art classes at the center, which she said were amazing opportunities.

“The Thornton Senior Center has a variety of crafts and skills that one can develop, it’s so much fun,” she said.

One of Schnaidt’s artwork is a Venetian mask — called “Mr. Everything” — that she said she used techniques from various art classes she took at the center.

“I wanted to do something in 3D and

are bad,” Gardner said.

Gardner also said he pays no attention to polls that show the public has grown tired Congress as a whole, but has soured on Republicans, in particular.

“I don’t think anybody ever tried to think that Congress was a popularity contest,” Gardner said. “Whether or not Congress is seen in a good light or a bad light (has to do with) whether we’re doing the right thing for our nation.”

While the political back-and-forth continues, lives continue to be affected.

“Here I am, trying to do my job and the government lays me off,” Humphrey said.

“I don’t want to sound political, but it’s really getting old. I just want to go back to work and do my job.”

Devitt had to put an important dental procedure on hold because she didn’t know if she was going to have the money to pay for it.

But money is only part of her frustration; there’s also her belief that the public doesn’t fully appreciate the “value” of government employees.

But while Devitt believes that “federal servants are often treated like a piñata,” she has no intention of leaving her position for a private-sector job.

“What I do is important, whether people see it or not,” she said.

bring different elements into it,” she said.

Parker is also showcasing her own work during the exhibit, which she said is a good opportunity to allow others to experience the art.

“Art is getting things out in the open, yet people do art and take it home,” she said. “(Exhibits) are a way to get it seen and get feedback.”

The Senior Center offers adult art classes and weekly wood chippers meetings for wood carvers. The exhibits in the city are ongoing, Lowe said. The Oz Gallery usually hosts large (40-plus pieces) exhibits that changes every couple months.

“We also have a gallery in the Business Development hallway at City Hall that features smaller (20-30 piece) exhibits on a rotating basis,” she said.

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October 17, 2013

OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

Join effort to combat domestic violence October is a supercharged month.

The media is frantically covering election issues on top of other breaking news.

Families are busy, busy. Students are buckling down in their studies and diving into extracurricular activities. School boards and other decision-making groups are in full swing. Sports — pro and local — are pulsing everywhere. People are striving toward their goals and working hard.

Everything that was in neutral in August is in high gear.

This is why it’s important to wave our arms in the air once in a while to suggest a timeout to be aware of ways to help others.

We don’t highlight every awareness month — especially given that many months have upward of a dozen important causes — but we want to take a minute to point out that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This one has

OUR VIEW been with us more than two decades, has grown in many ways and continues to be so urgently important.

We urge readers to take time to learn more about domestic violence and consider a few statistics available from domesticviolencestatistics.org.

• Every nine seconds in the United States a woman is assaulted or beaten.

• Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women — more than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined.

• Studies suggest that up to 10 million children witness some form of domestic

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violence annually.

We know the road to recovery for someone suffering domestic violence is long, challenging and costly. Often a woman leaves an abusive spouse numerous times before securing a safe, independent setting.

For many women, the hope is that the situation will get better, so they keep trying to work it out.

The journey typically involves advocacy services, emergency shelters, transitional housing, support groups and legal advice.

Most domestic violence victims are short on resources, and in a situation where a lot of assistance is needed — which is why funding is so important.

Further, we know from surveys that domestic violence spikes during sluggish economies.

For now, the arc of the economy seems

to be on a good line — far improved from the stock market crash of September 2008 — but so many people are not clear of tough years. As surely as domestic violence is portrayed on so many TV crime shows, the problem continues in our neighborhoods.

So please take a few moments to learn more about the problem.

Think about how to be a source for people who need help — all kinds of help — and how to help others sort out options and move forward. We urge readers to visit ccadv.org (Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence) to identify local connections. Most organizations need contributions for programs and most need volunteers in a variety of human service programs.

Take a few moments, see how you can help.

Beauty and bane of systems I really enjoy watching Peyton Manning work, and not just as a guy who likes it when the Broncos win.

He is an artist on the football field; he is to opposing defenses what Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf was to the Iraqi National Guard; he is to defensive backs what Chuck Norris is to lameness; he is ... Well, OK, so you get the idea.

The thing I admire the most about Manning is that he doesn’t just beat teams with his physical gifts—he picks them apart with his mind, like a chess grand master playing against novices.

He is uniquely adept at seeing the system that a defense is employing, and adapting his own system to overcome it.

I love good systems.

I try to think in terms of systems and patterns, because that’s how I think the world works.

There is no such thing as a good idea until a system has been put on place to support it and see it come to fruition, and systems have the ability to replicate successful results.

Sadly, there are also bad systems, systems whose very design inhibit whatever good is intended, and often work at odds with the people tasked with implementing it. Like too much of the public schools.

No, I’m not saying the public schools are as bad as, say, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ secondary, though there are certainly places like that.

But for 40 years now every politician in the world — followed closely by bureaucrats and outside snipers — have been peddling “reform,” and nobody blinks an eye at it.

That’s because, over time, it’s become the received wisdom that the system we have is no longer capable of accomplishing what we have tasked it to do.

So, what should we make of the Common Core State Standards, the newest Washington, D.C.-based system of school reform?

There are many people who think there are unrecoverable flaws in the design of the Standards.

Indeed, recently we’ve seen some of the more ridiculous fruits of the Common Core: Fourth-graders being asked to predict and write about what happens after mommy finds a hair clip under her bed that doesn’t belong to her; Sixth-graders being asked to rewrite the “outdated” Bill of Rights; a teacher training video which tells teachers that if a student says 3 x 4 = 11, but can explain how they got that answer, that it would be OK; or a high school assignment which instructs teachers to study the Gettysburg Address while refraining from providing any historical background or context.

But even if these flaws all get fixed in the district-level implementation, there is a greater underlying flaw behind the whole of Common Core.

The greatest flaw of Common Core, one which Marion Brady recently wrote about in the Washington Post, is that it ossifies that very system that we’ve been looking to “fix” for decades.

We tend to get distracted by the obvious, politically controversial aspects of reforms like these, but those arguments are usually just the trees in a large, petrified forest.

In next week’s column, I will delve further into that forest, and talk a little about efforts to better care for that forest. Stay tuned.

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

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Ballot in hand, now is time to act By now you probably have your election ballot in hand. And you’re probably reading about school funding issues at the state level and right in our own communities. So, let’s get started with these important issues beginning with a statewide issue which is very controversial.

In amendment 66 the voters are being asked to fund a $950 million tax increase for schools.

There are lots of issues in that legislation but what most of us want to know is just how much this is going to cost us. If you are in a higher tax bracket ($135,000 or more) you could see your taxes rise to $1,040 more next year.

And those folks paying taxable income of $85,000 would pay $405 more yearly.

Closer to home

I’m inclined not to support the tax increase because our own School District 50 has a mill levy override on the ballot. What is a mill levy override?

Our districts are paid from a formula that uses a fund called a mill levy for operation and the reserve fund and it’s a property tax.

Don’t be fooled! Supporters tell us it would only cost $86 a year for a home valued at $100,000. But let’s face it, there are few properties only worth that much

so double that and you come up with $172 a year in new taxes. Let me say that I have always supported tax increases for our schools, but when I learned the average teacher salary in District 50 is now $75,000 a year, it makes our retirement seem like a pittance.

My heart tells me yes and my gut tells me no. I’ll probably support it, but it gives me a great deal of heartburn.

Since I can’t begin to write about all the other districts and local issues plus all the city council and school board candidates, I’ll just concentrate on Westminster and School District 50. For openers only two candidates are in the hunt in the school district. They are unopposed for the two open seats.

On to City Council

For weeks and months we’ve all

seen numerous Bob Briggs for Mayor signs. Bob’s been around the area for years. He has a track record that’s easy to trace. Bob is friendly, long on innovative issues but lacking in follow through. He does not enjoy all the support from his own fellow council members. What you see with Bob is what you get, gregarious, likable and hoping to get the 40 percent necessary to eliminate a run-off.

and won a first place in the past two council elections.

Mary took the wind right out of the sails on all the rest of the mayoral bunch. Let’s not kid ourselves, she could well upend Briggs and Atchison for at least a run-off spot.

What Mary lacks in leadership she makes up for in collaborative teamwork, so she says.

Another challenger

Eight for three seats

Another member of the Westminster City Council running for Mayor is Herb Atchison. Herb is the opposite of Briggs. He exudes restraint, he is cautious, thoughtful and a fiscal conservative. Herb enjoys the support of many in the business community. He feels there are improvements and issues that need attention. He’s in the ending of a second council stint. Herb is a serious contender and he also hopes to lead out city.

The spoiler

For months it was three councilors for mayor but then Mary Lindsey threw her hat in and Scott Major pulled his hat out and now we still have three choices. Mary is the sentimental choice for those who like seeing a woman on the council and running for mayor. Twice Mary has run

Space does not permit me to write about the eight who are running for the three soon to be vacant council seats.

Next week will I will visit their campaigns.

Quote of the week

“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.

Doucet steps up as write-in candidate for D27J

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tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com Brighton resident Rick Doucet has stepped up as a write-in candidate for District 27J’s District 2 seat.

Doucet becomes one of nine candidates vying for five spots on the board. Before Doucet put his name as a write-in candidate, there were no candidates for District 2.

“I would be truly honored to serve on the 27J Board, to serve those students and families to the best of my ability, and make a difference in the quality of their educational experience,” said Doucet, who is a

health-care executive. “I feel 27J has made great strides in helping kids achieve their educational goals and believe that I have something to offer in helping them continue down this path.”

The key issues facing the district were success in school and graduation rates, he said.

Doucet said he had extensive experience managing large budgets and the ability to foster community partnerships with key community leaders at the local, state and federal level.

“Furthermore, I will bring my knowledge and expertise as a health-care professional to my role as board member to serve as a resource regarding health and wellness for students,” he said.

The district has more than 16,000 students from Brighton, Commerce City and Thornton. Thornton is only represented

by District 2 and there are 1,703 Thornton students in the district, according to Kevin Denke, public information officer.

The other unopposed races are District 4, with Michael Landwehr as a candidate, and District 7, with Gregory Piotraschke as a candidate. District 5 race has two candidates, including incumbent Patrick Day who is seeking his second term on board

and Cassandra Barker-Carr. Four candidates are running for District 6, a seat held

by Teresa Gallegos who was appointed to the board in November 2012 and is seeking her first full term. The other candidates for District 6 are Stanley Hill, Luis Mella and David Gill.

Because Doucet is a write-in candidate, his name will not appear on the ballot so voters will need to fill in his name in the District 2 slot if they want to cast their vote for him.

letters to the editor Support Plomer, Speers

one I retired from Adams 12 Five Star out Schools as a high school principal after 39 es years as an educator. After serious considng to eration, I endorse Kathy Plomer and Amy Speers for election to the Adams 12 School iBoard.

Although retired, I work with an ors are ganization which believes the success of d all students is dependent upon highly effective educators who engage in ongoing urprofessional learning. Both Ms. Plomer out and Ms. Speers share this vision. y As a principal, I knew that the effectiveness of the teacher in the classroom had the greatest impact on student learnfiting. Further, the arts, including vocal and h his instrumental music, are huge factors not rom only for keeping students in school but ty of also for developing happy, well rounded, productive individuals.

As we prepare students to be competitive in the global market, we know they need to be conversant in swiftly changing technologies as well as sharply honed collaborative skills. Our teachers need to be afforded the best possible professional learning opportunities in order to continuously improve their teaching practice.

Kathy Plomer and Amy Speers have advocated for the best practices in education throughout their campaigns. Kathy is a systems thinker who envisions creating “partnerships between schools, parents, and communities to provide every child with an exceptional public education.”

Amy promotes the “best public schools, the best teachers, and the best opportunity for success.” I would enjoy working

with both of these quality education advocates.

Joan Watson Thornton

Questionable reform

This week, a letter was delivered to some Adams 12 residents asking for support for school board candidate Debbie Christensen. Although I am not familiar with Ms. Christensen’s platform on public education, the letter suggests that her primary concern is promoting a specific ideology, one that is not public education friendly.

Adams 12 BOE and the DTEA have just completed very productive negotiations that led to an agreement for the current school year. Both sides have expressed an earnest desire to mend an oft-strained relationship. Candidate Christensen, it seems, would undo all that was accomplished by them this past spring.

Furthermore, anyone who has been paying attention to the Dougco situation knows that it’s a disaster. Highly-qualified teachers are leaving in droves, a controversial and unsound assessment program and pay scale for teachers has been imposed with draconian force, and the community is up in arms about the current extremist regime now running their schools.

Fortunately, Dougco residents have a chance to elect a pro-public education board in November.

And so do the residents of Adams 12.

William Adamsky Northglenn

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

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By Clarke Reader

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M

ost places go in for scary when Halloween rolls around, but the Festival Playhouse likes to shoot for something else.

Laughs.

The theater’s latest production, “Trick or Treat” by Tim Kelly, delivers a few frights, but mostly smiles as it takes audiences on a trip to a haunted bed and breakfast.

“Trick or Treat” plays at the theater, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., through Oct. 27. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

“When looking at Halloween everyone does scary,” said Charles Ault, director and owner of the Playhouse. “We instead look for things that are funny and maybe just a little scary. Some-

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

thing good for families.”

The story of “Trick or Treat” takes place in Salem Farms, Mass., in an old house that the Putnams, Jonathan (David Cervera) and Hildegarde (Catherine Erhardt), have purchased to turn into a bed and breakfast. They’ve sunk all their money into the house, and need a good opening — on Halloween, of course — to get the business going.

Their neighbors turn out to be a bit on the crazy side, like Hepzibah Bradwick (Donna Sweet Ault), a self-styled good witch. Their IF YOU GO worst neighbor actually lives under the house, a remnant of Puritan days.

WHAT: “Trick or Endecott (Jim Hoover) is a scarecrow man Treat” created by the house’s builder, who believes WHERE: Festival the house is his and has been creating all matPlayhouse ter of supernatural phenomena to scare own5665 Olde ers out of the house for centuries. He delivers Wadsworth Blvd., an ultimatum to the Putnams — get out of the Arvada house by midnight on Halloween or suffer the consequences.

WHEN: Through Toss in an escaped killer from the nearby Oct. 27 prison and a few mistaken identities, and it’s a Friday and Saturday recipe for some madcap laughter.

- 7:30 p.m.

“Everyone in Salme Farms is a little crazy, so there are a lot of fun character to play with,” Sunday - 2 p.m.

Charles said. “We have four new actors with us COST: $15-$17 for this show, two of whom have never been on the stage before.”

INFORMATION: One of those new people is Darlene Den303-422-4090 nison, who plays Florence Kellaway. Florence or www. owned the house before Endecott scared her festivalplayhouse. away, and the whole affair has left her pretty com shaken.

“She’s afraid of her own shadow, so of course she’s afraid of everyone else’s too,” Dennison said. “She’s a very nervous type, and keeps trying to tell everyone what’s going on in the house, but nobody listens.”

Dennison said she’s always wanted to be in a play, and getting to know all the different people and personalities at the Festival Playhouse has been a lot of fun.

“Everyone has been very supportive and helpful, and they all share very generously,” she said.

Morgan Gates, who plays convict Torchy Blaze, recently moved here from Florida and also joined the cast as an effort to meet new people. It’s also the firs time acting for Kali Heronema, who plays house maid Becky Pratt.

The Festival Playhouse is the only place Hoover has acted at, and he’s been featured regularly since 1982.

“They got me hooked and I’ve been here ever since,” he said.

You can paint the town pink this month in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with several pink promotions going on that will encourage you to buy pink, think pink, eat pink or drink pink.

Here are some local spots that are thinkin’ pink: Sage Restaurant Group’s Denver-area eateries are having various deals to take a bite out of breast cancer.

Throughout the month of October each restaurant will offer pink doughnuts where a portion of proceeds from each doughnut sold will benefit the Denver affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

• Second Home Kitchen + Bar, 150 Clayton Lane: doughnut holes with pomegranate glaze.

• Kachina Southwestern Grill, 10600 Westminster Blvd.: Pink Chocolate Beignets with White Chocolate Crème Anglaise. Kachina also features the Prickly Pixie with $1 from each drink sold this month going to Susan G. Komen for The Cure.

• The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar, 1401 Curtis St.: Pink Velvet Icing Doughnuts.

Drink pink

Chef Richard Sandoval’s restaurants, Zengo, La Sandia and Tamayo, are honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month in partnership with the Susan G. Komen Foundation by donating $1 from the featured drink, Pink Ribbon Agua Fresca, which will be offered through Oct. 31 for $4.

Made with fresh watermelon, this traditional Mexican non-alcoholic drink is refreshing and filled with antioxidants.

This beverage is one of Sandoval’s favorites since it was a beverage that was served at his grandmother’s dining room table.

It’s a drink that not only honors one of the most important women in his life but it also pays homage to his Mexican roots.

Bras for the cause

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

Visit www.senseofsecurity.org.

‘Steaking’ out breast cancer

Sullivan’s Steakhouse at 1745 Wazee St. is giving a percentage of sales from its “The Sure Thing,” the new $39 prix fixe menu, to breast cancer research this month.

Plus, you can choose an eightounce premium filet as one of your entrée choices.

Complete menu and reservations: www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/denver.

Smooth move

Tropical Smoothie Café comes to Colorado with the opening of its first store in the Denver Tech Center, 5332 DTC Blvd. #200, Greenwood Village.

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

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

Friday/OcT. 18 BOOk signing Frederick author Sean Scott will sign copies of his pictorial history book, “Around Frederick” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at Costco, 16375 N. Washington St., Thornton. The book is available at area bookstores, independent retailers and online retailers. Visit www.arcadiapublishing. com.

Friday/OcT. 18 OkTOBerFesT pOTluck As part of the Festive Friday

series, enjoy an Octoberfest potluck at noon Friday, Oct. 18, as the Northglenn Senior Organization provides the bratwursts and guests provide a dessert or side dish. For people ages 55 and over. Call 303-450-8801 for more information.

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murder mysTery Colorado ACTS presents a friends and family production of “Murder at the Starlight Lounge,” a traveling production of a classic radio murder mystery. Show times are 7 p.m. Oct. 18-19, 25-26 at 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-456-6772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org. saTurday/OcT. 19 JusTice FOr Jessica The second annual Justice for Jessica run and ride event in support of the Jessica Ridgeway Legacy Foundation. The ride begins in Arvada, with motorcycles and cars taking route to Pattridge Park, then into Golden and ending in Denver. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/371992369601377 for more information. saTurday/OcT. 19 Free mammOgrams St. Joseph’s mobile mammogra-

phy van and North Metro Fire Rescue will offer free breast screening exams and raise awareness 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

saTurday/OcT. 19 candidaTe FOrum AAUW Foothills Branch will host a Jeffco school board candidates forum at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Arvada Food Bank, 8555 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Public invited. saTurday/OcT. 19 mOvie nighT “The Way,” a 2010 American drama film to honor the Camino de Santiago and promote the traditional pilgrimage, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Living Light of Peace, 5927 Miller St., Arvada. The movie stars Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez. Trail mix and other snacks will be served; bring your own water bottle. Movie is free and

ies for the next year at the Denver Tech location.

The franchise was founded in 1997 in Destin, Fla. There are now more than 300 locations in operation.

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currently own three in Henderson and Las Vegas, Nev. The first store celebrated a ribboncutting ceremony hosted by Greenwood Village Mayor Ron Rakowsky on Oct. 14.

One lucky text entrant won 52 smooth-

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

donations are accepted.

saTurday/OcT. 19 chariTy luncheOn Alpha Xi Delta alumnae present their annual fundraising Sweet Charity Affair and Luncheon 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E. Girard, Denver. Money from this bake sale, silent auction, live auction, art boutique and luncheon (catered by Taste of the Season) will go to projects such as Autism Speaks, the Boys and Girls Club of Denver, FACES (Family Advocacy, Care, Education, Support) and the Family Crisis Center. To purchase tickets, contact Barbara Vietti, 6242 W. Coal Mine Place, Littleton, CO 80128; bvietti@comcast.net or 303-979-7561. Tickets purchased by mail can be picked up at the door upon your arrival. saTurday/OcT. 19 landFill day Front Range Landfill offers residents an opportunity to dispose of items that are too large to fit in a polycart. Landfill day lasts 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1830 Weld County Road 5, Erie. Tires are not accepted on free landfill day, and Front Range Landfill does not take appliances with Freon. Call for a special pick up for these items at 303450-4004. All loads to the landfill must be covered. Proof of residency such as a driver’s license and/or current utility bill is required. Call 303-450-4004 for more information. saTurday/OcT. 19 child saFeTy Pro Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram presents a John

Walsh endorsed child safety program 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1800 W. 104th Ave., Thornton. The free program will include free FBI certified next generation PALM prints, FBI certified fingerprints, a digital photography and a child safety journal. Call 866-353-2353 for more details.

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

See www.westminsterhistory@qwesTOFFice.neT for information.

saTurday/OcT. 19 painTing parTy Join the painting party craze with a Coffee and Canvas party hosted by Gallery on the Go 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. This two-hour session includes painting supplies, coffee, snacks and your newly-created painting that you get to keep. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn. org/recxpress to register. saTurday/OcT. 19 BaskeTBall camp Youth ages 7-14 can improve their skills using the same drills used by elite high school teams and squads in the NCAA and NBA, but geared for younger kids.

Camp lasts 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Go to www. galenharkness.com for information on the camp. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. saTurday/OcT. 19, OcT. 26 TheaTer BeneFiT Adams Mystery Playhouse hosts a benefit for the Utility Assistance Program noon to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct. 26, at 2406 Federal Blvd.

Enjoy a scavenger hunt in the foyer of the playhouse, a delicious lunch and then the play, “Murder at the Speakeasy.” This event is great for all ages. A portion of the ticket prices benefit

genealOgy prOgram Join certified genealogist Carol Darrow at College Hill Library to search your family history

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

Overheard

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

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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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A glimpse at last journeys of life “Knocking on Heaven’s Door: The Path to a Better Way of Death”

By Katy Butler Scribner $25 / $28.99 Canada 322 pages Your mind’s made up. There’s no going back once you’ve made a choice between Door Number One or Door Number Two. You’re not a waffler, you weighed pros and cons, and you’re confident you picked correctly.

Or not.

Indeed, the worst part about making a decision can be the regret that’s possible at the end of the choice. And in the new book “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” by Katy Butler, a seemingly no-brainer decision tears a family apart.

Jeff Butler cheated death many times.

As a child, he narrowly missed dying in a car accident. In World War II, he lost an arm, but not his life. And in November 2001, at age 79, he suffered a stroke that nearly killed him.

A year later, he received a pacemaker.

And that, says his daughter Katy, kept him alive but didn’t “prevent his slide into dementia, incontinence, near-muteness, misery, and helplessness.”

Jeff and his wife Val were forward thinkers. He was a college professor. She was a perfectionist with fierce drive.

They had been “in control of their lives,

and they did not expect to lose control of their deaths.”

But that’s exactly what happened: as Jeff’s health continued to decline, his abilities dwindled and his cognizance weakened – all of which he was aware.

He indicated dismay at his diminished life and said that he’d “unfortunately” lived too long.

On the other side of the country, Katy Butler worried.

She’d always been closer to her father than to her mother, but arguments and old hurts continued to sting. Still, she flew home to Connecticut to help because she was, after all, their daughter – statistically, the one who bore the brunt of parenting a parent.

But as Jeff’s dementia worsened, so did Val’s tolerance and her health. She was “stoic,” but impatient, snappish and exhausted, and only accepted outside help when she became overwhelmed.

she learned that pacemakers could be turned off …

So much went through my mind as I read this beautiful, emotionally brutal book.

With sorrow, grace, and growing exasperation, author Katy Butler writes of her father’s long, messy death; her mother’s quiet, dignified passing; and the parallel story of how modern medicine, drug companies, and government rules promoted the former.

That’s a lot of hard reading, made gentler with Butler’s Buddhist values and serenity. And yet, it’s not easy to avoid outrage as she points out the unfairness of aging, the cruelty of physical decline, and the knowledge that those – and the surety of caretaking – are somewhat inevitable for many Baby Boomers today.

This is a stunning book, truthful and its dignified, and it could be a conversationstarter.

If there’s a need for that in your family – or if you only want to know what could await you – then read “Knocking on Heaven’s Door.” You won’t regret it.

Butler says she knew her mother “clouted” her father, and shouted at him in frustrated anger.

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Program. Contact council member Leslie Carrico at 303-451-5046 or lcarrico@ northglenn.org to purchase tickets.

SUNDAY/OCT. 20 CONCERT The Lutheran Chorale will present its first concert of the season, styled

Music of the Reformation, featuring music representing elements of faith in Luther’s Catechism. Concerts are at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada; and at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Advent Lutheran Church, 7979 Meade St., Westminster. Call 303-424-4454 for ticket information on the 3 p.m. show, and call 303-428-7501 for ticket information on the later show.

SUNDAY/OCT. 20 BENEFIT ADAMS Mystery Playhouse hosts a benefit for the utility assistance program noon to 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Adams Mystery Playhouse, 2406 Federal Blvd., Adams County. Enjoy a scavenger hunt in the foyer of the playhouse, a delicious lunch and then the play Murder at the Speakeasy. This event is great for all ages. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Northglenn Community Foundation’s Utility Assistance Program. Contact Councilmember Leslie Carrico at 303-451-5046 or lcarrico@northglenn.org to purchase tickets.

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

MONDAY/OCT. 21 MEDICARE MONDAY The public is invited to come learn about the changes in

premiums, deductibles and co-pays in Medicare for 2014. The event is from 9:3011:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, and is sponsored by the Colorado Gerontological Society.

For reservations or more information, call 303-450-8801. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Refreshments will be served.

MONDAY/OCT. 21 SALEM WITCHES In 1692 in Salem, Mass., an extraordinary series of events coupled with the hysterical reaction of the community resulted in what is referred to as the Salem Witch Hunt. Hundreds of individuals were tried for the crime of witchcraft and many were executed as a result. Join Active Minds 1-2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, as we seek to understand this astounding moment in our country’s early history.

Program is free and takes place at Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge, 11180 Irving Drive, Westminster. Call 303-465-5600 to RSVP. TUESDAY/OCT. 22 BOOK CLUB As part of the senior book club, read about the near-death experience of Dr. Eben Alexander in “Proof of Heaven – A Neurosurgeon’s Journey.” The club meets at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8801 to reserve a copy. For people ages 55 and over.

TUESDAY/OCT. 22 LIFETREE CAFÉ How to make the most out of life will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Make the Most of Your Life: A Perspective That Will Change Your Life…Forever,” features the filmed story of professional guitarist Tony Melendez, who was born without arms. Melendez describes how his attitude has affected his ability to live a normal life—and make a career in performing music. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.

MetroNorth Worship Directory St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Worship: 8:00 & 10:45 am Sunday School: 9:30 am 11040 Colorado Blvd.

(across from Thornton Rec. Center)

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

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 8:00 & 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

Wednesday Night:

All are invited to join in celebrating Christ’s love as we Worship, Learn, and Serve.

Traditional Worship Services with Holy Communion Children’s Church offered during the sermon Faith Formation Hour (All Ages) Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion Wednesday 360 is a weekly opportunity for dinner, worship, music, Kid’s Club, Parenting Workshops, and Faith Formation for all Ages.

121st & Lowell Blvd. • Broomfield •303-469-4004 • www.cross-of-christ.org

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!

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

Sunday School & Adult Classes

Starting, Sunday, September 8th we would like to invite you to a new contemporary worship service in Northglenn.

If you are looking for a contemporary Christian worship service that is welcoming, comfortable, upbeat, and relevant without getting lost in the crowd, please join us at 10:30 am every Sunday morning at 1605 W. 106th Ave. in Northglenn, 80234 for “GO4TH.” We are a caring, inviting, and service oriented church family that wants to “GO4TH” and make a difference.

Please join us!

go4thservice.blogspot.com • 303-452-5120 9:20 am - 10:40 am LCMS To advertise your place of worship, call 303.566.4089 and ask for Viola Ortega

TUESDAY/OCT. 22 BOOK CLUB As part of the Senior Book Club, read about the near-death experience of Dr. Eben Alexander in his book “Proof of Heaven – A Neurosurgeon’s Jouney.” The senior book club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Thousands of people have had near-death experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Alexander was one of those scientists. Then his brain was attacked by a rare illness. For seven days he lay in a coma. Then as his doctors considered stopping treatment, Alexander’s eyes opened.

He had come back. Call 303-450-8801 to reserve a copy. For people ages 55 and over.

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

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

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 23, JAN. 25, FEB. 19, MARCH 12, APRIL 2 TRAVEL FILMS A series of hosted travel films is presented at the D.L. Parsons Theatre inside the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Tour guides are professional film makers who personally narrate their films. Shows begin at 10:30 a.m. and include a 15-minute intermission with refreshments. Individual and season tickets are available. Call 303-450-8800 for information and reservations.

Schedule of films: OCT. 23: The Silk Road, by Marlin Darrah.

JAN. 15: Lure and Lore of Deserts, by Sandy Mortimer FEB. 19: Taiwan, by Buddy Hatton

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

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

coMing Soon/oct. 25 Fun FeSt The Pinnacle Charter School plans its first Fun Fest 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights.

Parents pay just one price for children to play unlimited games.

There is food, popcorn, cotton candy, drinks, and lots of fun.

Visit www.pinnaclecsi.org. coMing Soon/oct. 25 poetry jaM/SlaM. Arvada United Methodist Church will

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

coMing Soon/oct. 25-27 VegaS Show The Northland Chorale proudly presents “Vegas: Then & Now,” including songs from the Rat Pack and Elvis to Elton John and Celine Dion. Musical direction by Mark Stamper; comedian Gary Carnes as emcee. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, and at 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27, at the DL Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Visit www.northlandchorale.org or call 720-515-4652. coMing Soon/oct. 26 Seed picking The Jefferson County Nature Association needs volunteers to pick seeds to enhance Rocky Flats. Picking

halloween eVent Safe Street Halloween is an alternative

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

coMing Soon/oct. 26 Fun run The second annual Spooknology for Technology fun

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

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

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

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coMing Soon/oct. 28

hiStory prograMS W.I.S.E. (Wales. Ireland. Scotland.

England.) Family History Society presents the Colorado Irish,

by James Walsh, at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Walsh’s presentation will focus on the roots of the Colorado Irish, where they came from in Ireland and North America, where they settled in Colorado and what they contributed to our state’s history. The Colorado Irish will also be placed into a national and international context, relating them to the wider story of the Irish diaspora.

Both programs are at the Central Denver Public Library, 10 W. Fourteenth Avenue Parkway, in the 7th floor training room. Visit www.wise-fhs.org.

Medicare 101 Is Medicare a mystery to you? Learn the basics of Medicare and what resources to turn to as you maneuver the Medicare maze at a program 7-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, presented by State Health Insurance Program at Centura, underwritten by Centura Health LINKS. Program is free, but please register in advance at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583.

coMing Soon/oct. 26 take-Back day The Northglenn Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration to collect old and unused prescription drugs so they can be properly discarded. National prescription drug take-back day is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26, in the parking lot at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. Participants can just drive into the parking lot, where a volunteer will be there to collect the medicines. For more information, contact Commander Beth Carmosino at 303-450-8819 or bcarmosino@northglenn.org.

coMing Soon/oct. 29 landScape claSS Learn how to winterize your landscape and irrigation systems to maximize start up efficiency in the spring, save water and protect your vegetation from winter damage in this free class, offered at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Register in advance by contacting Jeanette Sánchez at 303-450-8935 or jsanchez@northglenn.org. coMing Soon/oct. 30 trunk-or-treat weStMinSter Christian Church, 3575 W. 96th Ave., hosts trunk-or-treat from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 30. Bring your kids to this safe Halloween trick-or-treating alternative.

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haunted hangar Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum will transform into a Haunted Hangar from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. Enter the space and alien costume contest, fill up your goody bag with treats, pose for a photo with your favorite Star Wars of sci-fi character, watch robot demonstrations, and more. All activities are included with admission; members are admitted free. Wings Over the Rockies is in the historic Lowry Air Force Base Hangar No. 1 near Alameda and Quebec. Visit www.WingsMuseum.org, call 303-360-5360 ext.

105, or email info@WingsMuseum.org.

night out Friends of Broomfield plans Friends Nights Out

coMing Soon/oct. 27 holocauSt lecture The 11th Annual Fred Marcus Memorial Holocaust Lecture is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, in the Elaine Wolf Theatre, Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Sponsored by the Holocaust Awareness Institute at DU’s Center for Judaic Studies in cooperation with the MACC at the JCC’s JAAMM Festival. Dr. Stephen D. Smith, executive director of the Shoah Foundation, will speak on “Testimony and Technology.” Reservations required. Visit www.maccjcc.org/jaamm or call 303-316-6360.

for adults with developmental disabilities through the rest of the year. The Friends Halloween Party is 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Friends new building, 11851 Saulsbury St., Broomfield. Register by Monday, Oct. 28. The Nov. 14 Friends night is a dinner out at My Pie, 6-8:30 p.m. Meet at Friends new building, and register by Monday, Nov. 11. The final night out of the year is 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. The Friends will have a holiday party at its new building. Register by Monday, Dec. 9.

Contact Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at info@ friendsofbroomfield.org or call 303-404-0123.

recurring eVentS 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, Your Week continues on Page 20

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

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) A bid for you to step in and take over an incomplete project could prove to be an excellent learning experience that you can take with you when a new opportunity opens up.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) It’s a good time for socializing, both with family and with friends.

Your aspects also favor developing new relationships, any or all of which might become especially meaningful.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your success in handling a recent difficult situation prompts a request to handle another workplace problem. But this is one you should accept only if you get all of the relevant facts.

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to July 22) New information about a past decision raises some unsettling questions from an old friend. Be prepared to explain your actions fully and, if necessary, to make adjustments.

LEO (July 23 to Aug 22) This is not a good time to share personal secrets, even with someone you’ve known for a long while. What you don’t reveal now won’t come back to haunt you later.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Pushing yourself to meet a project deadline is admirable. But be careful not to leave out important details in your rush to complete your work and send it off.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Watch that you don’t take on more than you can handle when offering to help someone with a personal problem. There might be hidden factors you weren’t told about.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) That major move you’ve been considering could come sooner than you expected. Make sure you’ll be ready with the facts you need when decision time arrives.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Languishing relationships can benefit from a break in routine.

Get out of the rut and do something new and maybe more than a little unpredictable this weekend.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Although you don’t think of yourself as a role model, your ability to make a tough decision at this time sets an example for others, who admire your courage.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) You need to move any remaining obstacles out of your way before you can take on a new challenge. Seek advice from close, trusted friends and associates.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A career change appears increasingly likely to happen during the next several weeks. It’s a good idea to start now to prepare, so you can be ready to make the move when the time comes.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a strong sense of obligation to justice, which inspires others to follow your example and do the right thing. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Questions about hunting area access raised The Federal government shutdown has stirred some uncertainty among big game hunters, both in state and certainly out of state that have 2013 hunting licenses.

There are some understandable questions about hunting area access, possible closure of damaged areas and fear of closure or deferring big game hunting seasons.

Governor John Hickenlooper and Acting Director Colorado Parks and Wildlife Steve Yamashita offered reassurances that “Colorado is open this big game hunting season” and Colorado and out of state hunters should not be concerned nor change fall hunting plans.

While some federal refuges and military installations are closed, hunters are welcome to other open Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands.

Impacted federal lands represent only

one-half of one percent of federal lands in Colorado. Over –the-counter rifle bull elk license in over 90 game management units are available during the second and third rifle seasons. The second rifle season runs Oct. 19-27 and the third rifle season is Nov. 2-10 and licenses for both seasons continue to be available for resident and non-resident hunters.

Over and above the federally owned acres of Colorado there is more than 23 million acre of public land. Some include State owned land and State Park and wildlife division owned and leased public lands. Colorado has the largest population of elk of any state with more than 260, 000 elk statewide. Hunting is a valid and helpful game management tool and is supported by the $1.8 billion boost each year to the state’s economy.

Unusual Colorado weather this late summer and fall has had a positive result in developing ample stands of good protective habitat and food sources for big game.

At same time early fall snows have concentrated big game herds and moved them out of the rugged high elevation summer range to lower more accessible

hunting areas.

“Western regions of the state have already shown good hunting results “according to JT Romatzke, area wildlife Manager.

It has previously been announced that hunters with licenses in unavoidable closed areas will be offered alternate license areas or dates. In those cases hunters will be contacted by Parks and Wildlife staffers.

The season is nearly its mid-point and all indications are the favorable fall weather is combining with the more normal early winter conditions to offer one of the best big game years for both elk and deer success.

Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.

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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.

Women’s netWorking group in Arvada has openings for women in business who can commit to a weekly Wednesday morning meeting. One member per business category. Contact Info@OurConnection.org or call 303- 438-6783. open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents

open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.

recurring/through oct. 27 theater shoW The Player’s Guild at the Festival Playhouse presents “Trick or Treat” from Oct. 11-27 at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Appropriate for all ages, show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-422-4090 or go to www.festivalplayhouse.com for tickets and more details. Come in costume and win a prize. recurring/through oct. 31 dogtober Fest Foothills Animal Shelter plans Dogtober Fest, during which all adoptions of dogs 6 months and older will be 50 percent off from Oct. 1-31. Included in all adoptions are spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, and health check.

Visit www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/Adopt.

recurring/through nov. 4 art exhibit The Paletteers Art Club is sponsoring an exhibit of original art works by their members Oct. 7 to Nov. 4 at Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster. The exhibit is open to the public 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The show will feature a variety of art mediums, styles, and prices. This is a chance to own an original piece of art by a local artist. recurring/through nov. 5 italian classes Beginners can learn to speak, read and

write in Italian at classes from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept.

10 to Nov. 5 at the Westminster City Park Rec Center. Instructor was born and raised speaking Italian. Call Paola Whitcomb, 303-463-6021, for information on costs and to sign up.

recurring/through nov. 15 gardening program The Colorado Master Gardener program in Adams County is taking applications through Nov. 15 for the spring 2014 class, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays from Jan. 17 to March at the Ranch in Loveland.

Participants receive intensive training in horticulture through 10 weeks of classes taught by Colorado State University professors, specialists and agents. Contact the Colorado State University Extension office in Adams County at 303-637-8100 or email smoore@adcogov.org for information or an application. recurring/through dec. 1 playWriting initiative The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is launching a new playwriting initiative for Colorado high schools students. The center will first send

professional playwrights into high school English, language arts and drama classes to provide workshops in writing a oneact play. Then, the program will host a statewide competition for original one-act plays written by high school students.

The plays, which are accepted Oct. 1 to Dec. 1, will be judged blindly by Denver Center professionals. The competition will result in 10 semifinalists, three finalists and one winner. For a full timeline and rules, visit denvercenter.org/playwright or contact academy@dcpa.org.

recurring/through april 30 Quilt donations The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is asking for donations of new quilts to benefit flood victims.

Quilts must be made of 100 percent cotton fabric, and twin, full and queen sizes are needed. Deliver donations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave., Golden; or from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the museum office, 651 Corporate Circle, Suite 102, Golden. Donations will be taken through April 30, 2014.

Call 303-277-0377.

looking ahead looking ahead/nov. 1 nature verses Imagination Makers Theater Company presents Poetrees … and Other Verses from Nature at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Show dramatizes 26 poems written by children from different backgrounds including a poem presented in sign language that was written by a hearing-impaired student. Visit http://imaginationmakers.org.

For tickets, visit www.attheaudi.com or call 720-887-2371.

thornton police report Theft: An officer was dispatched Oct. 6 at 5:57 p.m. to the Regency Center at 13700 Colorado Blvd. in reference to a theft. Witnesses told the officer that a man in a blue Dodge pickup stole two bags from the donation shed at that location.

They said a woman pulled up to the shed and dropped off two bags of items. After she left, the suspect pulled up and took them. The officer ran the plate number given to him by the witnesses and went to the suspect’s residence. The 67-year-old unincorporated Adams County man was issued a summons for theft. The bags were not recovered.

Unlawful possession of controlled substance, possession of weapon by previous offender, false reporting, warrant: Officers contacted a suspicious vehicle Oct. 7 at 11:47 p.m. in the 8900 block of North Washington Street. As they officer engaged their lights, a man in the vehicle got out and ran off. The officers got out and searched on foot, eventually finding the man hiding behind some bushes in the 8900 block of Pearl Street. The 35-year-old man – address unknown – was in posses-

sion of a black backpack containing a .45 caliber handgun, syringes and .15 grams of suspected methamphetamine. The man initially provided false identification to the officers, and was found to have an active Jefferson County warrant for his arrest.

After processing, the man was transported to the Adams County jail.

Shoplifting: A 23-year-old Thornton man was arrested Oct. 4 at 2:21 p.m. after trying to steal $18 in merchandise from Wal-Mart at 9901 N. Grant St. He was issued a summons and later released.

Theft, possession of Schedule II narcotic – methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of dangerous weapon: Officers were dispatched Oct. 87 at 2:30 p.m. to K-Mart at 1400 E. 104th Ave. in reference to a shoplifting in progress. A loss prevention officer saw a woman select miscellaneous men’s clothing items and a pair of women’s tennis shoes, totaling $44 in value, and conceal them in her purse. The 23-year-old Northglenn woman had 2.46 grams of suspected methamphetamine, metallic knuckles and a pipe on her person. She also had another

craFt Fair Shop ‘til you drop at more than 55 tables of handmade gifts at the 31st annual craft fair from 6-8:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 1, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583. Admission is free if you bring school supplies to donate to local children in need. looking ahead/nov. 2 author talk One Book, One Broomfield and the Mamie Dodd Eisenhower Public Library present an author talk at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. This year’s book is “Dog Stars” by Peter Heller. Call 720-887-2350 or visit www.broomfieldlibrary.org.

For tickets, visit www.attheaudi.com or call 720-887-2371. looking ahead/nov. 2-3 art Fair More than 100 selected artisans will have their art, crafts, foods and gifts available from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 2, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Applewood Arts at Standley Lake High School, 104th and Wadsworth in Westminster. No strollers. Visit www.applewoodartsandcrafts.com for email contests, maps, admission discounts and more. looking ahead/nov. 3 music program The Colorado Recorder Orchestra presents Music Without Borders at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Tickets are available through donations. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Call 303-666-4307 or visit www.coloradorecorderorchestra.org. For tickets, visit www. attheaudi.com or call 720-887-2371.

northglenn police report .38 grams of suspected methamphetamine in her pants pocket. She was processed and later released pending filing of formal charges.

First-degree criminal trespass, Theft, possession of controlled substance, firstdegree introducing contraband: Officers were dispatched Oct. 9 at 1:58 p.m. to Crosslands at 8750 Grant St. in reference to a criminal trespass. The manager said a surveillance video showed one of the residents breaking into numerous vehicles in the parking lot. The officers went to the room of a 23-year-old Aurora man and placed him into custody. A subsequent consent to search turned up numerous items that had been stolen from the vehicles. After the man was placed into custody, a secondary search turned up suspected methamphetamine on his person.

He was processed and later transported to the Adams County jail.

Items in the police reports are compiled from public information contained in police department records. Charges or citations listed don’t imply guilt or innocence, and all people are presumed innocent

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Theft, identity theft: An officer took a cold theft report Oct. 4 from a man and his wife who suspect that a relative who had been living with them took several items from their apartment and storage space. After they asked the relative to leave, it was discovered that gift cards, identification cards, miscellaneous clothing and bedding items totaling $800 in value were among property that was missing. The case is inactive after leads were exhausted.

Second-degree burglary: Officers responded Oct. 6 to a burglary report at Smashburger at 832 E. 120th Ave., where someone stole $1,717.19. The case is under investigation.

Aggravated motor vehicle theft: An officer responded Oct. 7 to the 1600 block of East 112th Place in reference to a motor vehicle theft. A man said he parked his father’s pickup truck in the driveway of a residence for a few minutes, and left the engine running. The pickup was gone when he went back outside. There were iron-working tools valued at $6,000 in the bed of the truck. The 1999 silver Dodge Ram 1500 pickup was worth about $2,000.

The truck reportedly did not have much gas. When the officer finished taking the report and left, he canvased the area for the truck, but did not find it. The truck was entered into CCIS as stolen.

Items in the police reports are compiled from public information contained in police department records. Charges or citations listed don’t imply guilt or innocence, and all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Legacy junior pitcher Haley Smith. Photo by Pam Wagner

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

By Kate Ferraro

kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com Haley Smith shows no emotion when she’s in the pitcher’s circle. She’s hard to read and knows how to keep her composure.

Legacy softball head coach Dawn Gaffin describes Smith as a Yeoman. She protects her team as the first line of the defense. Smith throws batters off guard, which is why Gaffin said she believes Smith in the best pitcher in the state.

“Nothing bothers her,” Gaffin said.

“Her facial expressions, she’s stone cold smith. She has really come into her own and rightfully so.”

Smith, a junior from Northglenn, has worked hard to guide her team to a 16-5

record going into the 2013 Class 5A state tournament, which will start Oct. 18 in Aurora. Smith leads the league in strikeouts with 139 and in wins with 16. She also leads with 35 RBI. Smith has been on varsity since her freshman year and has been the starting pitcher for two years. When she began playing softball 10 years ago, she played third base and catcher. But since then, she’s moved to the pitcher’s circle. Being a pitcher doesn’t scare Smith. In fact, it’s exciting for her.

“I like how I’m in every play and I can control the tempo,” Smith said. “Ever since I picked up a ball, I just fell in love with it.”

Smith helped her team through the 5A Region 6 tournament Oct. 12 by beating Prairie View and Grandview 17-0 and 6-1, respectively. Smith pitched a no-hitter, struck out 14 batters and only allowed one run on the day. She also hit a home run in

the game against Prairie View.

The junior has gone to the 5A state tournament two times with Legacy. When the team won the state title in 2011, she wasn’t a starter. Last year, they lost in semifinals. Smith remembers quarterfinals in 2012 as being one of her best memories playing with Legacy.

Shortstop Celyn Whitt drove in the winning run to move on to semis. The fact that her teammates were so happy after coming back from being behind, gave her a great feeling.

Junior Whitt and Smith have worked well together this year since Whitt hits in the third spot, while Smith bats clean up.

Whitt said she likes being on the field with Smith, because they get along really well.

“I love playing with Haley, we have a great connection,” Whitt said. “We’re both juniors and on and off the field, I couldn’t do it without her.”

After losing at state last year, Smith is

ready to guide her team to the championship just like she’s been doing all season long. She said she’s proud of her team and everybody has stepped up to fill big shoes.

“It’s so exciting, we’ve put so much hard work and dedication,” Smith said.

“We just go the extra mile so I think we deserve it.”

Softball takes up a lot of time for Smith, so when she’s not on the field, she likes hanging out with her family and friends.

Smith still has one more year at Legacy. In that time, she wants to be more of a vocal leader. As a senior, she just wants to do whatever she can to help out the team.

When she leaves, she hopes people will remember what she did for Legacy softball.

“Everybody that’s left Legacy, they’ve left a legacy,” Smith said. “I kind of want to leave one and play for them and play for my team.”

Legacy’s rosencrans falls short at state No. 3 doubles lose to Regis, Fruita Monument

By Kate Ferraro

kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com DENVER - Legacy senior Dave Rosencrans’ season and high school tennis career ended Oct. 11 when he lost to Grand Junction’s Daniel Ness in the consolation bracket of the Class 5A state tournament at Gates Tennis Center in Denver.

After dropping the first set 6-2, Rosencrans forced Ness into a tiebreak in the second, resulting in a 7-6 (6) loss, ending the senior’s season.

Rosencrans fell just short of placing in No. 2 singles in the consolation round of the

tournament.

Despite the loss, Rosencrans said he was content with where he ended up even though he was more of a doubles player with his twin brother, Mike.

The brothers placed third at state last year at No. 1 doubles.

“I was pretty proud of how I did,” he said.

“I think I only lost three matches (in regular season). I was pretty happy about that.

It wasn’t quite as much pressure as doubles, which I think actually helped me because I would be more relaxed not having huge expectations.”

Rosencrans lost in the first round of the tournament Oct. 10 to Mountain Vista freshman Ben Antonsen 6-3, 6-1. He came back beating Fossil Ridge’s Maxwell Weiner 6-2, 6-2, before dropping to Ness.

Head coach Alan Godman said the Rosencrans brothers did a great job coming from doubles play and working as hard as they did to become singles players. He said they are very level headed kids who will be missed.

Dave Rosencrans said he will miss high school tennis, but he and Mike will probably play in college and return to doubles play.

“I love the camaraderie between the teams,” Dave Rosencrans said. “I know college probably has that too I’m sure, but still with high school the camaraderie is what I’ll miss.”

Legacy’s No. 3 doubles team, junior Austin Cole and sophomore Sam Karlson, also qualified for the state tournament.

The pair fell to Regis’ Steven Bummer and Truett Davis 6-0, 6-0 in the first round,

then lost to Fruita Monument’s Colton Greimer and Sam Graf in the consolation bracket 6-1, 6-3.

“They got in here and put on a good showing,” Godman said. “They ran across, obviously, a team that’s playing for the championships. They’ll be back next year.

They’re young, the experience will help them.”

Godman said he wants the program to continue their success from this year. Legacy finished in third place at the regionals tournament and ended the league season in sixth place.

“This was our most successful season of tennis at Legacy ever,” Godman said. We qualified the most kids we have for state. It was a very successful season, just a little bittersweet here at the end.”

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Legacy slides into state tournament Standley Lake, Holy Family also qualify for state

By Kate Ferraro

kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - The Legacy softball team is returning to a place that is very familiar to them. The Class 5A softball state tournament.

The Lightning have been here many times before, it’s become a tradition. But not only have they appeared in the tournament, they’ve also captured the state title. Five consecutive times.

Before losing in the second to last game in the 2012 season, the Lightning had won the tournament from 20072011. After falling last year, Legacy is ready to regain the title and custom of winning state once again. In fact, winning is something head coach Dawn Gaffin anticipates in her squad.

“It’s very exciting,” Gaffin said. “It’s

my expectation; I don’t expect anything less from any one of my teams. This is our goal, this is what we’re doing, this is where we’re going.”

Two wins at the Class 5A Region 6 tournament Oct. 12 at Broomfield Industrial Park was all they needed to move on to the state tournament and they did just that.

Junior pitcher Haley Smith was successful both offensively and defensively in the first game, since she threw a nohitter, plus hit a home run in the 17-0 victory over Prairie View.

Legacy continued their success in the second game beating Grandview, 6-1.

With the bases loaded in the third inning, junior shortstop Celyn Whitt hit a double driving in two runs for the 2-0 lead. Smith singled bringing in two more runs for the Lightning. Legacy scored two more runs in the sixth inning for the 6-1 triumph.

Whitt went 5-for-7 on the day, which included two doubles and a triple.

“It felt pretty good, but I couldn’t do

it without my team,” Whitt said. “If they don’t get on, I can’t hit them in.”

Smith finished the day with 14 strikeouts, allowing only four hits. The defense only allowed one run compared to their 23 runs. A strong defense has become routine for the Lightning.

“It’s something we have practiced, perfect softball,” Gaffin said. “We work on no errors all the time. The person that creates less errors is usually the team that’s going to win.”

Legacy is going into the state tournament Oct. 18, 16-5. They will begin the first round by playing Chatfield (13-9) at 10 a.m. at the Aurora Sport Park.

Standley Lake High School

The Gators also qualified for the state tournament. After losing to Douglas County 10-7 in the first round of regionals, Standley Lake fought back and won against Rampart 12-6.

The Gators had 19 hits in the game and scored four runs in the second in-

ning and six runs in the sixth. Seniors Kristin Fouts and Rhiannon Parry both hit home runs in the game. Pitcher Parry went 3-for-4 with three RBI and struck out six batters.

Standley Lake (11-11) will play Rock Canyon (16-4) at 12:15 p.m. in the first round of the tournament at Aurora Sports Park.

Holy Family High School

Holy Family won 17-1 and 16-1 against Grand Valley and Cedaredge, respectively to qualify for the Class 3A state tournament.

Senior Tess Cartin went 2-for-3 in the first game and the second game. Pitcher Macy Cox had nine strikeouts in the first game, while pitcher Natalie Gardon struck out five.

The Tigers (18-2) have a bye the first round of the tournament, and will play the winner of Burlington and Dolores Huerta Prep at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Aurora Sports Park.

QUICK HITS East Metro Cross Country championships

Thornton boys had five finishers in the top-five at the East Metro cross-country championships Oct. 10 in Brighton. Sean Paiz and Joshua Joseph came in first and second, respectively, with times of 15:39.70 and 15:46.40. Jake Keithley came in sixth, while Roger Rodriguez-Perez came in seventh. Mark Rose crossed the finished line in ninth place. Thornton won the boys side with 25 points.

On the girls side, Thornton came in second place. Kasha Strong had a sixthplace finish and Catherine Lundstrom

came in 10th.

Westminster came in sixth place for the girls and seventh place for the boys. Northglenn had a sixth-place finish for the boys.

Front Range cross-country championships

Mountain Range boys finished league with a seventh place finish and total time of 1:27.40. Mustangs’ Josh Stamos finished in seventh place with a 16:27.60 time. Matthew Kowalsky and Dylan Andrew came in 20th and 21st place.

For the girls, Legacy’s Emma Gee finished second place with a time of 18:03.53

PREP SPORTS SCOREBOARD Would you like to see your team on the board? Contact sports reporter Kate Ferraro at 303-566-4137 or kferraro@ourcoloradonews. com. Or go to ourcoloradonews.com and click on the prep sports logo.

behind Fort Collins’ Lauren Gregory.

Abby Cohen came in seventh for Legacy.

Horizon’s Natalie Platil grabbed 14th place with a 19:20.05 time. Legacy boys came in ninth while Horizon came in 12th place.

On the girls side, Legacy finished second and Horizon finished fifth. Mountain Range came in eighth.

Rocky Mountain Lutheran volleyball

Rocky Mountain Lutheran improved its record to 15-1 (7-0 in league) after beating Deer Trail Oct. 11, 3-0. Senior Erynn Keeney had eight kills while Abby Valerio

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Mountain Range football

Wide receiver Kyle Dunbabin caught three balls for 81 yards and three touchdowns against Fossil Ridge to help his team to a 42-17 win. Mountain Range improves their record to 6-1 (3-0 in league).

Quarterback Andrew Wamsley completed six passes for 128 yards. Running back Gabe Gillespie had 13 carries for 113 yards.

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had seven. Mariah Dally had eight digs.

Both Keeney and Dally had 11 assists on the day.

The Academy 3, KIPP 0 The Academy used strong, effective hitting to defeat KIPP 3-0 in a Frontier League match, 25-8, 25-12, and 25-12. Desiree Padilla and Josephine Becker had eight kills each, and Tarabeth Herman raked in seven kills. The Wildcats hit .396 as a team.

The Academy 3, Clear Creek 0 The Academy extended its win streak to five matches as it defeated previously unbeaten-in-league Clear Creek in straight sets. Tarabeth Herman led the team with nine kills. Katelyn Edwards racked up eight kills on .538 hitting. Libero Lyndsey Werner had 14 digs and 23 receptions.

LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL Football Legacy 20, Fairview 38 Legacy scored 2 touchdowns in the first half. Drew Hebel scored a touchdown in the 2nd quarter.

MOUNTAIN RANGE Boys Soccer Mountain Range 2, Fossil Ridge 1 Mountain Range continues to climb in the state rankings and is currently in third place in the Front Range League only one game behind the leaders.

Fossil Ridge scored with just over three minutes left in the first half.

Mountain Range fought back in the second half and refused to back down. With just under eight minutes left to play sophomore Jonathan Clements scored to even the match. Two minutes later Senior Carlos Deigo Luna scored the go ahead goal with an assist from senior Tyler Voss. Mountain Range will play Front Range leader Fairview on Oct 15th in Boulder.

NORTHGLENN HIGH SCHOOL Cross Country

EMAC League Championships The Northglenn boys cross country team made an impressive outing at the EMAC League Championships, placing sixth as a team with PR’s by all members. Top runners for the Norse were freshman Thomas Kopala (18:30), senior Jason Dinh (18:41), and senior captain Luke Thompson (18:47).

THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball Thornton 3, Northglenn 1 Thornton struggled with serving during the entire match. Alli Rodanbaugh and Talia Passarelli stepped in and led the way setting for Thornton. Kelsey Gabler added to the offense with 14 kills on the night.

UPCOMING GAMES Cross Country THURSDAY TBA - Northglenn @ Adams County Fairgrounds

Football FRIDAY 7 p.m. - Legacy at Boulder @ Recht Field

Boys Soccer

THURSDAY 7 p.m. - Mountain Range @ Boulder FRIDAY 6 p.m. - Mountain Range @ Poudre

Volleyball THURSDAY 6:30 p.m. - The Academy vs. Middle Park 6:30 p.m. - Thornton vs. Hinkley SATURDAY 10 a.m. - Thornton @ Pine Creek TUESDAY 5:30 p.m. - Thornton @ Brighton 6:30 p.m. - The Academy @ Denver South

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AREA CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY MONDAYS ADULT SURVIVORS of Childhood Sexual Abuse Northglenn Women’s Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. WINGS provides therapist-facilitated, peer-support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. For more information, call 303-283-8660.

DENVER THYROID Cancer Support Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Montclair

Recreation Center Lowry, 729 Ulster Way. For more information, call 303-388-9948.

GRIEF RECOVERY A 12-week Grief Share program meets at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road.

LA LECHE League of Broomfield meets 10 -11 a.m. the second Monday of the month at

Brunner Farm House, 640 Main St.

LIFERING SECULAR Recovery meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at Washington Park United

Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St. This is a nonprofit, abstinence-based peer-support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. For more information, call 303-830-0358 or go online to www.unhooked.com.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at North Metro Church, 12505

Colorado Blvd. in Thornton.

ARVADA BIZ Connection (http://www.meetup.com/Arvada-Business-Connection/) is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. http://danpeakfoundation.webs.com/. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.

FLATIRONS VIEW Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday

of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment. For more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/.

MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Submarine Veterans meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at American Legion Wilmore-Richter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada.

Active duty, reserve, retired, veterans, interested public and their ladies are cordially invited. For more information, go online to www.rockymountainsubvets.com.

STUDY GROUP Chabad of NW Metro Denver Jewish Center hosts a thought-provoking discussion on the weekly Torah portion. Drawing from the wisdom of the Talmud, Kabbalah and Chassidic Mystical Masters, the study group focuses on the relevance of the bible stories and Torah’s teaching to our modern lives. The class is from 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Chabad, 4505 W. 112 Ave., Westminster. Refreshments served. For costs and the topic of the weekly discussion, visit www.COJewish.com/torahstudy or call 303-429-5177. The class is led by Rabbi Benjy Brackman spiritual leader of Chabad of NW Metro Denver.

TOASTMASTERS-WESTMINSTER COMMUNICATORS meets 12:15-1:15 p.m. every Wednesday at DeVry University, 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Room 134. Toastmasters has helped thousands of people over the years and we can help you. Admission is free. Enter the southeast door to the first room, 134. Call Ray Hamilton at 303-284-4223.

WEST METRO Real Estate Investing Education Group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. We meet in Classroom 1. We cover all the information you will need to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with positive cash flow. We analyze deals as examples, talk about where to get funding, the best ways to find a bargain and sometimes do property tours. Investors of all levels of experience are welcome but no agents please.

THURSDAYS

TUESDAYS LET GO and Let God AFG Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 12021 Northaven Circle in Thornton. For more information, visit www.al-anonco.org.

METRO NORTH Chamber Leads Tuesday group meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Lone Star Steakhouse, 237 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton. For more information, call Alan at 720-233-5873.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 3585 W. 76th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, go online to www.nacolorado.org.

NEW SWING Swing dancing comes to Thornton 8:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays at Taps and Toes

Dance Studio, 12720 N. Colorado Blvd. Beginners are welcome; World Champion Lindy Hop dancers Mark Godwin and Shauna Marble, along with other dancers will provide instruction. Cost is $5. For more information, go online to www.markandshaunaswing. com/weekly_dances/.

NORTHGLENN AFG Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive. For more information, go online to www. al-anon-co.org.

NORTHGLENN-THORNTON ROTARY Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Red Lobster,

1350 W. 104th Ave. in Northglenn. For more information, email NorthglennThorntonRotary@hotmail.com.

NORTH JEFFCO Republican Women meets the second Tuesday of every month at the 911 Driving School, 9100 100th Ave., Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is at 6:45 p.m., meeting is from 7-9 p.m. Each month outstanding speakers present information vital to our community. Come join us to deepen your knowledge of election candidates, current legislation, and upcoming events. Both men and women are invited to attend.

Admission is free.

NORTHWEST AREA Newcomers and Social Club, serving the women of north Jeffco

and northwest Denver metro, meets every meet every fourth Tuesday of the month.

For information, place and reservations, call Susan Dittman at 303-673-9266 or Patti Bloomquist at 303-940-7478.

NORTH METRO Newcomer and Social Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month for lunch and a program. We welcome all women who would like to meet new friends and find new activities. Call Peggy Frances at 303-215-9627 or Karen Dowling at 303-422-7369.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Westminster United Methodist Church, 3585 W. 76th Ave. Contact Laura at 303-428-9293.

TAE KWON do Learn self-defense, get a workout and increase self-confidence. Two

classes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the city of Westminster recreation division: peewees (ages 5-8), from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and ages 9 and up, 6:30-8 p.m.

Classes at the MAC, 3295 W. 72nd Ave. Call 303-426-4310. Visit www.hupstaekwondo. com and www.ttatkd.com.

TALKING IDEAS Toastmasters Club meets noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at 10155 Westmoor

Drive, Suite 225, in Westminster. For more information, call Mary Taylor at 303-3271616.

TOPS CO 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is from 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 303-429-5923.

WESTMINSTER OPTIMIST Club meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at the Egg & I, 799 Highway 287, Broomfield. For more information, call John Swanborg at 303-466-5631 or email him at jswanborg@comcast.net.

WEDNESDAYS NORTHGLENN MOOSE Lodge 2166 hosts men’s meeting nights at 8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 11449 York St., Northglenn. Call 303-457-3391.

WOMEN OF the Moose Chapter 644 meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and second Wednesday

of each month at 11449 York Street, Northglenn. Call 303-457-3391.

A-NAMI (NATIONAL Alliance on Mental Illness-Adams County) meets from 7-9 p.m.

the last Wednesday of every month at the Community Reach Center, 8931 Huron St., Thornton. Each A-NAMI meeting provides participants time for sharing challenges and triumphs, and frequently feature presentations by mental-health professionals and educational discussion. Anyone dealing with a mental illness, including family and friends, may benefit from A-NAMI support. For more information, contact (303) 8533770; s.bain60@gmail.com.

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WHAT YOU Want to Be AFG Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in the Richard P. Young Room, 11245 Huron St. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org.

SUNDAYS HOW AFG Works Book Study Al-Anon meets at 9 a.m. Sundays at Park Center Office Building, Room 104, 3489 W. 72nd Ave. For more information, go online to www. al-anon-co.org.

MILE HIGH Harmonica Club meets 1:30 -3:30 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month at Grant Avenue Community Center, 216 S. Grant St. in Denver.

THORNTON VFW Post 7945 meets 8:30 -11 a.m. Sundays at 10217 Quivas St. in Thornton. Admission is $5 for breakfast. For more information, call 303-438-6700.

YOGA FOR Survivors Whether you’re a longtime cancer survivor, in treatment or a caregiver to a cancer survivor, Yoga for Cancer Survivors & Caregivers is a great way to live more comfortably in your own body. Benefits include decreased stress and pain, improved sleep and energy, improved lymphatic flow, reduced nausea and a greater sense of well-being. Class led by Shari Turney, a registered yoga instructor with specialized training through Yoga for Survivors. Class offered from 1:30-2:45 p.m. Sundays at Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. Contact Turney at 720-319-3703 or szturney@mac.com before taking your first class to ensure a safe practice.

WESTMINSTER ROTARY 7:10 Club meets 7:10-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at The Ranch Country Club, 11667 Tejon St., Westminster. For more information, call Angela Habben at 720-947-8080.

ADAMS COUNTY Triad meets 1-2 p.m. the third Thursdays of the month at 3295 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster. The Triad is formed of law enforcement officers, senior citizens, fire personnel and senior organizations. Triad volunteers develop and implement crime-prevention and education programs for older adults. Activities address crime from both a pre-victimization (preventive) standpoint and a post-victimization (victim/witness assistance) standpoint. All senior citizens or people who care about senior citizens of Adams County are welcome. Topic changes each month. For more information, contact Jenee Centeno at 303-854-7420. Fridays.

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COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.

FOOD PANTRY Agape Life Church distributes Jefferson County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. The church provides this service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-431-6481.

FRONT RANGE Toastmasters Club meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday at the Thornton Civic Center, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton. Develop your prepared and impromptu speaking skills. Guests are encouraged to drop in and participate at their comfort level.

For information, contact www.d26toastmasters.org/frontrange/about_us.htm.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT Group meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Mountain View

Lutheran Church, 1481 Russell Way. For more information, go online to www.mountainviewlutheran.com.

LET’S FIND Serenity Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Park Center Office Building Room 104, 3489 W. 72nd Ave. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org.

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METRO NORTH Chamber Leads Thursday group meets at 8 a.m. Thursdays at the Egg and I, 885 Thornton Parkway in Thornton. For more information, call Jim Johnson at 303-522-3608.

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ONE BUSINESS Connection meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Barker’s St.,

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2831 W. 120th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-424-1207 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com.

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY Support Group The Denver Branch meets from 3:30-5

p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver; parking and entrance in the back. For information about the Denver Branch meetings, call Dorothy Miller at 303-814-2112 or email dorthy_miller@ hotmail.com.

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RALSTON CREEK Sertoma Club meets Thursdays at Panera Bread, 7739 Wadsworth, Arvada. Contact Ron Marquez at 303-457-0759 or Ron.Marquez@ddrcco.com.

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WOMEN’S BUSINESS Network meets 7:20-8:35 a.m. Thursdays at the Doubletree Hotel, 8773 Yates Drive in Westminster. For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-424-1207 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com.

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FRIDAYS CAFFEINATED CAREER Club meets 8:15-10 a.m. Fridays at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. An inspirational weekly job-search networking group, facilitated by a job-search expert. Bring business cards and a 60-second introduction. Typical attendance is more than 20 people, and the restaurant prefers that you order breakfast. RSVP recommended. For more information call CAREER-Magic at 303-424-5451. For directions, call Don Carver at 303-420-1637.

NORTH SUBURBAN Sales Professionals meets 7:30-9 a.m. Fridays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. This club is for entrepreneurs, small-business owners, independent distributors and professional salespersons for business education, sales training, motivation, fun, food, and fellowship. Ticket price includes parking, breakfast buffet, program and chances to win door prizes and lottery tickets. Newcomers are welcome. Call Laura Nokes Lang at 303-428-9293.

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SWING THRU’S Square Dance Club meets Fridays at the Victory Grange, 2025 Tower Road in Aurora. Singles, couples and youth are welcome. For more information, call 303-426-8986.

MOOSE LODGE 2166 dinners for members and qualified guests from 6-8 p.m. every Friday. For more information, call 303-457-3391.

SATURDAYS COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com.

NORTH SUBURBAN Republican Forum meets 9:45-11:15 a.m. the second Saturday of

the month at Anythink, Huron St. Community Room, 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Admission is $3 and includes a continental breakfast. Meet like-minded people and discuss

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