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October 31, 2013

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Adams County, Colorado • Volume 50, Issue 12

County names new manager

JOINT TRAINING

Leopold takes retiring Robinson’s place Nov. 1

By Tammy Kranz

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(like special education, English as a second language and gifted and talented) more appropriately, Ciancio said.

For Adams County School District 50 if Amendment 66 passes, an additional $1,323 would go toward each student, amounting to roughly $13 million in additional funding. District 50 voters will be asked not

Economic development, community outreach and transportation are among the top goals of the new Adams County manager.

Todd Leopold of Thornton will take the reigns as county manager Friday, Nov. 1, following the retirement of Jim Robinson.

“I am privileged to work with the commissioners to build upon the positive strategies they have put in place to move the organization forward,” Leopold said.

Leopold joined Adams County as deputy manager in September 2012. In Leopold that role, he reorganized the former Public Works Department into the new Transportation Department, with a focus transparency and efficiency; and created the Neighborhood Services Department, which merged external services to help provide better customer service.

Commissioner Erik Hansen said that in Leopold’s year with Adams County, he has already had a profound impact on the way it conducts business.

“Todd’s fresh perspective and new energy will surely reinforce the county’s efforts to enhance our organizational integrity,” he said.

Leopold’s goals include streamlining the county’s development review process in order to strengthen partnerships with the business and development partners in the county and to farther improve community relations.

“The commissioners recently introduced town hall meetings this past year, and we will be looking for other new ways to thoughtfully engage our citizens to ensure that we are working to meet the needs of citizens throughout the county — in both our municipalities and our unincorporated areas,” Leopold said.

He also plans to work collaboratively with partner organizations on transportation planning efforts.

“As improvements are made to our major transportation networks, it is important that we work closely with our cities to ensure proper development takes place within those transportation corridors,” Leopold said.

Leopold’s role as county manager will differ than that of the outgoing Robin-

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Firefighters from six Denver metro agencies, including North Metro Fire Rescue and the North Area Fire Academy, underwent extensive training Oct. 14-18 in fighting live fires at the North Washington Training Center, 901 E. 68th Ave. During the training exercises, firefighters dragged hoses up four flights of stairs, set up ladders, used thermal imaging technology to search for victims, provide ventilation to help manage fires and used various tactics to extinguish fires. Photo courtesy of Sara Farris

School districts weigh in on Amendment 66 Tax increase offers additional revenue for learning

By Tammy Kranz and Ashley Reimers

tkranz@ ourcommunitynews.com Colorado voters are being asked to overhaul how public schools are funded by raising taxes, change how the state distributes funding and requiring that a fixed percentage of revenue from certain state taxes be annually set aside for schools.

The impact on taxpayers if Amendment 66 passes will depend on their incomes. According to the Legislative Council of the Colorado General Assembly, under the new structure, an estimated 68 percent of households in Colorado will see their individual income taxes increased by 8 percent, while the remaining 32 percent will see greater increases.

A household with $50,000 gross income would pay $97 annually for an 8 percent increase. A household with a $100,000 gross income would also see an 8 percent increase, while paying $243 more.

If Amendment 66 passes, the Adams 12 Five Star School District would receive about

$37.6 million more in total program and teacher leadership investment funding, based on an estimate from the district’s Legislative Council. This amounts to about $613 more per pupil. Special education funding would also increase by about $4.431 million per year.

Both funding increases would go in to affect starting in the 2015-2016 school year.

“These additional funds would allow us to improve the depth and breadth of our gifted and talented programming, support more one-on-one and small group interventions with our students who are below grade level,” said Superintendent Chris Gdowski. “The funding would also enhance our ability to integrate technology into learning, and provide more full-day kindergarten and preschool opportunities where there is space available.”

Mapleton Public Schools anticipates receiving an estimated $11 million in additional dollars if Amendment 66 passes.

“It’s more money than our local community could ever raise on its own,” said Mapleton Superintendent Charlotte Ciancio. “For our community, the average impact is estimated to be less than 40 cents a day.

For that 40 cents, it’s hard to

POSTAL ADDRESS

Leroy Drive Elementary art teacher Teri Kutsko works with students Alondra Reyes-Vega, on left, and Brenna Bostock on their human body systems project in March. If Amendment 66 passes, school districts will look at using the additional funding to increase learning time, and integrate technology into learning. Photo by Ashley Reimers believe that our return on investment could be almost $12 million.”

The district would use that money to extend learning time for students, provide greater access to enriching opportunities (like field trips, outdoor education, museums and music) serve more preschoolers to prepare them to enter kindergarten, purchase textbooks and technology and address segments of the population

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Commitment is key to build will power “Stay strong!” “You can do it!” “Don’t give in!” “Keep the faith!” “Stay the course!”

Many times when we begin the pursuit of a worthy goal such as losing weight, stopping smoking, saving money for a specific reason, or getting into shape we very quickly come to the crossroads of temptation and will power.

It’s at this intersection where we find ourselves face to face with the desires that drive us toward our “wants” and where our resolve to adhere to our goal or plan becomes tested. And that’s when we have the proverbial angel on our right shoulder and the devil on our left shoulder. The angel is encouraging us to stay strong, reminding us that we can do it and not to give in. And then that little devil on the opposite side pushes us and nudges us and whispers in our ear that, “Its OK, one doughnut won’t hurt, go ahead take a bite, you can start again tomorrow!”

Will power is easy for some and much harder for others. Typically people with strong will power are very goals oriented and results driven. When they set their sights on a target, there is not much that they will let stand in their way once they commit themselves and begin their quest towards that goal.

However, there are many more of us who struggle with will power. The thoughts or ideas of pursuing a worthwhile goal come easily enough as we really do want to make a change or difference in our health, in a struggling relationship, or in attempting to quit a bad habit. And sometimes we want these things so badly we jump in eagerly towards the “fix” that we blow right by the planning and expectations phase and forget how important it is to set realistic milestones where we can measure our success along the way.

Commitment is a big word when it comes to will power. And in order to be committed and dedicated to that which we are pursuing, we have to be able to have a plan, see what victory or success looks like, and manage our expectations along the

way. It’s like the person who is not in very good physical condition and wakes up one day and decides they will begin working out immediately that morning. Instead of going in with a plan that starts slowly and builds their muscle strength and endurance up, they rush right in and do as much as possible on day one. I applaud the initiative, but then day two happens and the person wakes up so sore and in so much pain that they can’t go back to the gym for days. Days turn into weeks, weeks turn into months, and you know the rest of the story.

Will power is one of those terms that is easy to say, sounds good, and even feels good when we say it. It is so easy for others to use as a statement of hope and encouragement. But at the end of the day, will power is a very personal thing. We have to want to make the changes in our lives more than any other person. We sure do appreciate their love, support, concern, and encouragement, however as the old saying goes, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me!”

To strengthen our will power or resolve for the achievement of our goals we must first make sure we understand the “why” behind the goal, that it is in alignment with our truest beliefs and values, that we can commit to the actions necessary, that

Kayla Erin Barnett, 23 of Lafayette, pleaded guilty Oct. 22 to child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury in the death of her 4-year-old son.

Izaiah Lopez, 4, drowned in a swimming pool at 4210 E. 100th Ave., Thornton, on June 9, 2013.

The boy, who could not swim, was found face down in the lap pool and Barnett was not wearing a life vest.

Barnett, of Lafayette, was initially charged with negligent child abuse resulting in death.

A sentencing hearing is set for 8:30 Dec. 17 in Division G of Adams County District Court.

Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com

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we have a support team, family member, friend, or coach that can help us when needed, and that we define what success looks like along the way. And that last one may very well be the most important. Too often we get caught in the trap of wanting to achieve our goal without putting in the effort or hard work necessary to complete it or see it through, expecting immediate success or change.

Will power is the ability to say “no” to the things we know that can detract us from our goals or mission, and saying “yes” to the things that are harder but lead to the results we desire. Zig Ziglar used to remind me all the time that, “We don’t pay the price for success, we enjoy the benefits of our hard work.”

How are you doing when it comes to will power? Are you paying the price or enjoying the benefits? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we learn how to manage our will power, it really will be a better than good week.

Two charged in theft of radioactive device

Two people have been charged with felony theft and trespass in the theft of a portable radioactive device in Thornton earlier this month.

Alexander Saul King, 19, and Tasha Stapleton, 24, are charged with theft from a vehicle and trespass with Stapleton intent to commit a crime.

The device was stolen on Oct. 13 and was recovered by Thornton police on Oct. 16. The device contains radioactive material and is used to measure compaction in soil, asphalt and concrete on construction sites.

King King and Stapleton both have posted $2,500 bonds.

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District hits the streets to get kids back in school

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Reaching out to the community in hopes to bring students back to school, the Adams 12 Five Star School District conducted a districtwide Home Visit Day in September. Along with Thornton and Northglenn police officers, district administration and staff visited 133 homes of students currently in truancy court who have inconsistent attendance with a goal to ensure students are connected to a school and that families have the necessary resources to support their student’s learning.

Of the 133 homes visited, 32 face-toface contacts were made with families, 42

door hangers were left at non-occupied homes, and 26 students were identified as attending different schools.

Kenlyn Newman, director of intervention services, said not only were the visits an effort to connect students with schools, but also an effort to ensure the safety of the students.

“If kids aren’t in school, they aren’t learning,” New man said. “It’s imperative to find out why these kids are not school and how we can get them connected to a school.”

During the visits staff provided families with information regarding truancy law, alternative educational options for high school student and contact information for their home school. Newman said

staff learned some truant students were actually attending other schools and a few families were also reminded that by law, students are required to go to school.

“Some high school students we spoke with said the reason they weren’t attending school was because their home school wasn’t working for them,” Newman said.

“For these kids, staff gave them information on our two alternative high schools, Pathways and Vantage Point. And the best part is several of those kids ended up attending an informational session later that week at Pathways.”

Superintendent Chris Gdowski was one of the 30-plus members to make home visits.

“We know regular school attendance is

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COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY Heidi Miller named new county attorney

Students from Greg Quenzer’s Honors Biology class at Prairie View High School take a break from clean-up work at Barr Lake State Park. Students spent two days at the park, first cleaning up the lake shores and surrounding wetlands and then learning about the Barr Lake habitat, wildlife and its history. Photo courtesy of Mapleton Public Schools

D27J’s superintendent’s contract extended

The School District 27J Board of Education unanimously voted to extend the contract of 27J superintendent Chris Fiedler during its regular board meeting Oct. 22. Fiedler began as superintendent on July 1, 2012, and his original contract was set to expire at the conclusion of the 2013-2014 school year.

His new contract is through June 30, 2016, or the conclusion of the 201516 school year. Under the terms of his current contract, he will earn $190,000 during the 2013-14 school year. The new contract stipulates that Fiedler will earn $199,455 during the 14-15 and 15-16 school year. The salary adjustment is a mid-range number based on an analysis of superintendent salaries from surrounding school districts. The contract extension followed an evaluation process completed by Board of Education members.

In more than a year in the role, Dr. Fiedler has put a priority on high academic achievement for all students and the elimination of the district achievement gap. He has also worked to bring attention to the district’s funding challenges, both at a state and local level.

Biology students clean up, study Barr Lake

Prairie View High School biology students turned nearby Barr Lake State Park into an outdoor classroom during a

essential to school success,” he said. “We’re expanding our efforts to strengthen the school-to-home connection, and home visits are one of these opportunities.”

Specific high schools conduct their own home visits every year, but Newman said this is the first time she’s aware of that a districtwide home visit was conducted.

She said the Home Visit Day program will continue next year and in future years, with even more planning and dedication.

“We definitely have some things we can improve on for next year,” she said. “But it’s the collective effort from all of the staff and volunteers who made this possible and took it upon themselves to say it’s their responsibility to make sure kids are in school and that’s really fantastic.”

two-day visit to the park Oct. 10-11.

Students from Greg Quenzer’s Honors Biology class spent part of their time cleaning up the shores of the lake as well as the wetlands and surrounding habitat. Their work included digging up and removing non-native and invasive plants that can quickly overtake native vegetation. The clean-up work also allowed students to earn community service hours.

The second part of the field trip was an educational component that included speaker break-out sessions, presentations, and a walk/talk session that covered topics such as the different habitats of the park; Barr Lake natural history; wildlife taxonomy and classification of birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, and plant life; the government, local control and public/farmer water rights of the three lake area; eagle study program, facts, and nest watching.

New, free after-school tutoring at Mapleton

The Lab is Mapleton’s new and free after-school tutoring program.

At The Lab, Mapleton teachers will be available to help high school students catch up, keep up and get ahead in their school work. Starting Tuesday, Oct. 29, The Lab will be opened 4-7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the MEC/MESA Project Center. Bus transportation home to major stops will be provided. For more information, call 303-853-1787.

Adams County Board of Commissioners has named Heidi M. Miller as county attorney. Miller has been working in the County Attorney’s Office for more than seven years. Miller has been the senior litigator for the county and has represented the county and its elected officials in many complex state and federal cases. For the past seven months, she has served as the acting county attorney.

“Heidi has distinguished herself as a natuMiller ral leader during her time with Adams County, and her skillful guidance over the past seven months has been nothing short of remarkable,” said Commissioner Henry. “Heidi’s experience as a litigator and her background in private practice have proven invaluable to the county. We are thrilled to move her from an acting capacity into a permanent position.”

A resident of Adams County, Miller grew up in Arvada and graduated with Highest Honors in History from the University of Denver. Heidi was a Chancellor’s Scholar at the University of Denver College of Law and graduated with her J.D. in 2002. She currently serves as the Treasurer of the Adams/Broomfield Bar Association.

Treasurer’s office enhances customer service

The Adams County Treasurer’s Office has enhanced customer service by introducing a powerful online software package that provides Adams County property owners with unprecedented, fully automated access to their property tax account information.

Residential property owners can access their account information at www. adcotax.com<http://www.adcotax.com> by entering their address, property parcel number, or their account number (provided on annual tax bills/statements).

Once online, owners can check property tax balances, make and verify tax pay-

ments, print receipts, and access a history of detailed account transactions.

Businesses that routinely access multiple accounts, such as mortgage or title companies, can create a user account that will enable them to enjoy the benefits of the newly automated system. Previously, these companies would request information by submitting a list of addresses to the Treasurer’s Office. Staff members would then manually check each individual property’s tax status before respondingsometimes a day or two later.

Another benefit of the new software is the ability for property owners to sign up for electronic statements — a convenience that is also available by following the QR codes recently added to the county’s printed tax statements. According to Grimm, Adams County mails approximately 180,000 tax statements to property owners every January-over 8,000 of which are returned.

Operation Free Bird set

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Rocky’s Autos and other area businesses and individuals will be assisting those less fortunate for the 10th year in 2013. Operation Free Bird 10 will be Saturday, Nov. 23, at 64th Avenue and Federal Boulevard. All of the monies and services received for this event have been donated by area businesses, individuals and agencies.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office will provide displays including their SWAT team, K-9 unit, Crime Prevention unit and Victim’s Advocates. Children will be able to have their fingerprints taken at the Child I.D. booth. Adams County Social Services, Animal Control and elected officials will also be present helping to hand out turkey certificates, give away samples, literature, self-help information, clothing, toys and other items to event attendees.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive free flu shots, dental exams, vision checks and hair cuts. Children will enjoy the free face painting and the El Jebel Shriners. There will be free hot dogs, Pepsi and coffee for all in attendance.

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Rally for Hudak-backed gun bill Bill seeks to remove guns from domestic violence situations

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com State lawmakers who were instrumental in crafting gun-related domestic violence legislation this year spoke at a Capitol rally on Oct. 26, in hopes of bringing awareness to crimes against women.

The event, which honored Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlighted a Colorado law that stemmed from this year’s passage of Senate Bill 197, which makes it more difficult for domestic violence offenders to own or transfer a gun.

“We’re here to celebrate the successful passage of the bill, but more importantly we’re getting a message out that we have a law, and that people can be protected and they don’t have to cower at home in fear,” Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster said prior to the event.

Hudak sponsored the legislation, along with fellow Democratic lawmakers who also spoke at the event, Reps. Beth McCann of Denver and Rhonda Fields of Aurora.

Prior to Gov. John Hickenlooper signing the bill into law in June, there had already been a law on the books that prohibited domestic violence abusers from having guns. The new law puts in place a process

State Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Arvada, is flanked by fellow Democratic lawmakers, Reps. Beth McCann of Denver, left, and Rhonda Fields of Aurora, as she speaks at a Capitol rally on Oct. 26, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The nine seats in front of the legislators signify the number of women who are killed every week as a result of gun violence. Photo by Vic Vela by which state courts ensure that offenders relinquish their weapons.

Those who receive court-imposed pro-

tection orders must relinquish their weapons and ammunition for the duration of their court order. They can do so either

through legitimate gun sales or transfers, or through temporary relinquishment to law enforcement.

The law also applies to offenders who are convicted of domestic violence cases.

The rally also served as a call for more domestic violence-related policy action.

In front of those who spoke, there sat nine chairs that were covered in women’s clothing, which symbolized the number of women who are killed each week as a result of gun violence.

Senate Bill 197 was one of a handful of Democrat-sponsored gun bills that became law this year. The legislation did not receive any support from Republican lawmakers.

Hudak’s rally appearance comes at a time when there is an organized effort to oust her from office over her votes on gun bills, as a group is in the process of collecting signatures in hopes of forcing a recall election.

“Whatever price has to be paid, this bill is the accomplishment of my life,” Hudak said of the recall effort. “And it’s something I’ve wanted to do for so many years and finally found a way to get it done.”

Fields urged rally-goers to fight back against the recall effort that’s being waged against her colleague.

“We need to make sure we do not shrink,” Fields said. “We do not back down!”

Apartments development for 144th Council approves plans for northern housing project

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com More development is in the works for the northern section of Thornton.

City Council unanimously approved

plans for a 30-acre, high-density multifamily residential project south of east 144th Avenue and east of Grant Street, adjacent to The Grove development, which features the Cabela’s store.

The three-story project will feature 465 rental apartments,two residential clubhouses each with a pool and deck, a 3,000-square-foot park and a 6,000-squarefoot park, a 3,500-square-foot fenced in dog

park, trails and 15,000 square feet of lawn area.

Council held a public hearing on the development plans during a special meeting Oct. 15. To approve the development, council had to agree to rezone the property from regional commercial to residential high.

Mike Mallon, current planning manager, said that staff recommended the rezoning because “the property doesn’t benefit from

any direct frontage to any public streets other than Grant Street at this time, making commercial development on this site very difficult. It doesn’t have I-25 frontage, or 144th frontage or Washington frontage.”

Staff also stated that the addition of family housing would complement the surrounding commercial development and provide additional shoppers for current and future retail.

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Candidate ineligible for board race Speers disqualified from running for District 4 seat

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Just days before the election, the Adams 12 Five Star School District released information that candidate Amy Speers is ineligible to run for the district’s board of education Director 4 seat. Based on an inquiry received by the district on Oct. 29, Speers lives outside the boundaries of the specific director district for which she was running. Candidates must be a resident of the district they intend to represent.

Speers has been informed of her in-

eligibility and both Adams County and the City and County of Broomfield are aware of the ineligibility.

According to district communications director Joe Ferdani, all candidates must sign an affidavit confirming their eligibility and the district received the signed affidavit from Speers. The district did verify a candidate’s eligiSpeers bility but an oversight was made, and the candidate’s residency was not verified. Ferdani said the district believes both parties operated in good faith.

“Moving forward, the district will im-

plement additional measures to confirm the address of each candidate has been checked, and that it’s been verified that the candidate lives in the boundaries of the specific director district for which they are running,” he said.

Speers apologized for the oversight and said she believed she was filing for the right district based on her eligibility to participate in the vacancy selection process for the same seat in 2011. She said the Adams 12 School District’s designated election official confirmed that she met all of the legal requirements on Aug. 8 and would be an official candidate for District 4.

“I appreciate the confidence and support that the voters have given me,” Speers

said. “Even though I cannot take office, a vote for me makes a statement that we all believe cultivating relationships between teachers and parents are important in providing the best education for the students of Adams 12. I will continue to work on issues we all care about.”

Speers’ opponent is Rico Figueroa, who is the current director for District 4.

By press time the district was still unsure of how the election would be handled and whether or not Figueroa would end up being an unopposed candidate.

This change does not impact the election for director in District 3, which includes four candidates, Kathy Plomer, Debbie Christensen, David Elliott and Joshua Bastian.

Adult classes teach variety of skills

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Northglenn High School is offering free enrichment classes for parents and community members with a goal to grow the bond between the community and the school. The classes are taught by NHS teachers and focus on a different subject each session.

“For parents, they are usually coming in to the school about something that directly relate to their student,” said special education teacher Kate Weber, who also

organizes the enrichment program. “With these classes we are trying to connect the parents and the community to our school in ways that aren’t just related to the students.”

The classes started on Oct. 23 with the first oriented around using iPads in the classroom followed by a class on getting a job on Oct. 29.

The next class, on Nov. 4 is focused on creating meals on a budget. Weber was excited about this class in particular because for many busy parents, grocery shopping and making meals can be

a hard task, especially while keeping in mind healthy living.

“Budgeting and how to cook healthy meals is something many parents sometimes struggle with,” Weber said. “So we decided to have a fun class to help with budgeting ideas and easy healthy meals parents could make. The meals class is taught by our family consumer science teacher, who teaches food classes and cooking classes already.”

The next class on Nov. 13 teaches web tools for presentations, followed by a 21st Century Spanish class on Nov. 19 and fi-

BUSINESS NOTES City hosts appreciation breakfast More than 250 business community members attended the Business Appreciation Breakfast Oct. 24, at the Ramada Plaza & Convention Center, hosted by the Northglenn’s Economic Development Division.

Chris Onan, co-founder of Galvanize, gave a keynote speech on how businesses must cooperate with each other in order to succeed. The event was emceed by Angie Austin, host of The Good News on 670 KLTT. Mayor Joyce Downing and the City Council presented a variety of awards to outstanding members of the local business community. Four award categories were added this year honoring mid-sized businesses, home-based businesses, newlyestablished businesses and a people’s choice award that was voted on by residents.

Award winners were:

Northglenn Legacy Award Dr. Dennis McGuire

Young Entrepreneur Award Laura Moreno-Ortiz Outstanding Business Community Impact Award Dodge Sign Company - Winner Boondocks Fun Center - Honorable Mention Lowe’s of Northglenn - Honorable Mention Outstanding Business Longevity Award Northglenn Ambulance - Winner Horizons North Credit Union Honorable Mention O’Meara Ford Center - Honorable Mention Outstanding Large Business Award Albertsons Food and Pharmacy Winner Cinzzetti’s Italian Market Restaurant - Honorable Mention Precision Metal Manufacturing, Inc. - Honorable Mention Outstanding Mid-Size Business Award Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill - Winner

Smashburger - Honorable Mention AMF Northglenn Lanes No. 358 Honorable Mention Outstanding Small Business Award ToyTec Lifts - Winner Misha Photography - Honorable Mention TH Automotive - Honorable Mention Outstanding Home-Based Business Award Jan’s Advertising Specialties - Winner Tyke Publishing of Colorado Honorable Mention Vera’s - Honorable Mention Outstanding Rookie Business Award Beer By Design Brewery - Winner Colorado Sun Tofu - Honorable Mention Sugar Bean Bakery - Honorable Mention People’s Choice Award Adjustments for Life - Winner

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

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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.

nally a parent empowerment class on Dec. 10.

All classes are 6-8 p.m. and are limited to 30 participants. Registration is available at http://goo.gl/tDbBa0 or by calling Weber at 720-972-4641. The classes are open to all district adult residents.

“Overall we just want to promote a feeling of community at our school,” Weber said. “Northglenn High School is a big school and can be overwhelming, so we hope this program helps parents and the community to feel welcome and comfortable in our school.”

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College prep blues, bracing for the costs My daughter is a bright, talented young lady with a heart as big as the ocean.

The end. Just kidding.

Unfortunately, my daughter, now a high school senior, has been spending an inordinate amount of time and energy over the last several weeks stressing about college. And our mailbox has been mirroring that development. Seriously, is every small town in Kansas formed strictly to support a liberal arts college?

At any rate, that is causing in our household and in my mind a bit of a philosophical conundrum. Me, the “life coach” parent, wants her to dream as big as the sky and the stars. I really do want her to commit to her ambition of becoming a pediatric oncology nurse or nurse practitioner, and I want to do everything I can to facilitate that dream.

Me, the “teacher” parent, really believes in education and higher education and the value of learning for learning’s sake. I want her to go to a great college and have all the wonderful experiences that don’t happen in a classroom, like I did (minus a few “experi-

ences” I won’t go into here).

But me, the “financial advisor” parent, looks at the average of $26,000 student loan debt for graduates, looks at one in three college graduates living in their parents’ basements, looks at 45-percent dropout rates and 40-percent graduate underemployment, and just wants her to be smart. I have come to the realization — too late in life — that debt is tantamount to voluntary slavery, and I don’t want that for her. This part of me loves the idea of two years of community college to get the general ed. out of the way, transferring all those credits

to the great, local private university with the great nursing program, and finding a way to get her into life without crippling debt.

And those three parents are having an ongoing argument inside my head to mirror the ongoing arguments happening in our house.

The Department of Labor tells us that only 20 percent of jobs require degrees, but 30 percent of the adult population has degrees, and 100 percent of high school students in any suburban school are told by an entire system that they’re a failure if they don’t go to college. Somehow, the math of the whole argument just doesn’t work out for the future very well.

And it doesn’t help that our efforts to help have done just the opposite. According to Richard Vedder, in 1964 federal student aid amounted to $231 million and in 1970, 12 percent of college graduates came from the lowest income quartile; today, federal aid is about $1 trillion, but only 7 percent of recent graduates come from that same quartile. In other words, not only

has federal intervention in higher education not worked, but it’s made the problem worse for everybody who it was supposed to specially help.

Of course, none of that matters to a young lady whose parents have to tell her that they can’t afford for her to go after her dream in the way that she wants to. I suppose that’s okay, because the “personal trainer” parent in me knows that any dream worth achieving is also worth striving and struggling and clawing and scratching for.

And my wise wife makes the great point that she’ll value it more and take it a lot more seriously if she has to earn it.

Still, sometimes, the “mine’s the one in the pink tutu with the frilly butt” parent just wants to be able to say “yes, and debt be damned!” But that parent is probably not going to win.

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.

Lakewood high has a What’s your favorite lesson for Congress scary movie? question of the week

Today is Halloween and in honor of that, we wanted to share some favorite Halloween movies of people at the Taste of the Chamber event earlier this month.

I hate scary movies, but my favorite is ‘The Exorcist.’

That’s still the scariest movie to me.

Jim Pappas

‘The Shining,’ the original.

Donn Peterson

I don’t like scary movies so I don’t watch them. I want to be entertained, not scared.

Donna Nordstrom

I like the old classics. So, I would say ‘The Mummy,’ one of the old black-andwhite ones.

Jeannie Watts

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When America woke up on October 25, we heard one gigantic roar from Colorado because Lakewood High School won Good Morning America’s contest to have hugely popular singer Katy Perry perform at their school.

Lakewood High School submitted a performance of their own that wowed Perry enough to select their entry—a lip dub video of her hit single “Roar”—as the winner from hundreds of other similar entries from 44 states.

Lip dubs are wildly popular on the Internet, from Isaac’s joyful “Marry You” proposal, to Highlands Ranch’s own Missy Franklin synching to “Call Me Maybe” with fellow USA Olympic Swim Team members. I recommend searching the web for both.

This kind of joy is why I’m so proud of Lakewood High School. When Perry announced the winner during the GMA broadcast on October 18, she said, “Lakewood really embodied a whole school spirit … thousands of kids coming together to ‘Roar’.”

What makes Lakewood’s win a win for all of us is that so many diverse groups wanted it, joining together to create a video viewed more than one million times via the Internet even before Perry’s announcement that they had won.

If only Congress had such a spirit of togetherness.

Although the circumstances of the two situations differ, of course, Lakewood High School’s joyous effort is in stark juxtaposition to the deep and painful wound of our nation’s recent government shutdown.

In my experience, groups of high school students can be just as divisive as any political posturers, perhaps more so.

At my very small high school — less than 100 students per graduating class — jocks disdained cowboys, and Home Ec and Shop students rarely mingled with those pursuing Science Fair awards and publishing the school newspaper. Sadly, in the 1970s, racial tension was a huge factor in school relations.

From what I know today, these types of ruptures still exist. My creative writing students tell me about kids who are invisible unless they are athletes, and about kids who are ostracized because of their socioeconomic backgrounds. Race, faith, and sexual orientation are also still cause for scorn … or worse.

At their most benign, such differences are like two sides of the political aisle throwing spit wads at each other while the teacher is looking away. No recalcitrant students get their hands slapped and someone else is left to clean up the mess.

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Come closer, but keep your distance Dear Neil: I have been involved with a man for two years. After four months of intense dating and heavy pursuit on his part, he asked me to marry him. I said “yes,” believing this to be a whirlwind courtship and somewhat of a Cinderella fairytale.

I was 34 years old and had never been married. Within weeks of the engagement, he was pursuing “friendships” with other women.

Here is the pattern that has evolved in our relationship: today he wants to get married and start a family, but tomorrow he won’t be sure if he wants to stay in the relationship at all. The day after that he will declare his undying devotion and allegiance to me, but the next day he won’t answer his phone when I call, or if he does he’ll explode over something that often feels trivial to me. So one minute I feel close to him, and the next moment I never want to see him again. But every time I tell him I don’t want to see him anymore, he begs me to take him back and tells me he can’t tolerate the thought of living without me.

I thought he was bi-polar, but his doctor is saying his behavior is willful, not chemical. This pattern is driving me crazy, and I’m not sure I can handle much more of this. Can you offer any clarity as to what this is, and how you might recommend I deal with it?

Puzzled in Lincoln, Nebraska Dear Puzzled: It sounds as if you’re in an “approach-avoidance” relationship. In approach-avoidance relationships, when you want closeness and connection with the other person, he will push away or not be available. But if you get fed up and

withdraw from him, he suddenly becomes available and wants you very much.

The approach-avoidance person is seeking safety and protection. He wants closeness, but only in safe doses. Marriage and talk about a family trigger his fears — fears of rejection, abandonment, betrayal or the fear that you will discover him to not be good enough. So he pushes away. But when you get tired or angered by his hot and cold behavior and back off yourself, he has the distance (and therefore the safety) that he seeks, so he can then act closer, more intimate and more connected.

The unspoken stance taken is “I can’t afford to let you matter too much, because if I do, I’m afraid of you hurting or rejecting me.” Thus, the behavior you describe sounds like it’s all about his need for safety.

No wonder this is driving you crazy.

You’re getting the double message “come closer but keep your distance” over and over again.

Since it is safety that he seeks, you can

ask him such questions as “What is threatening you right now? What can I do to help you feel safer and more protected?” One obvious answer to those questions is that he needs a huge amount of reassurance from you — that you love him, that you won’t reject him, that you’re not going to leave him.

Also, affectionate touch (holding hands, cuddling, back rubs) may help him in feeling safe.

This sounds like a lot of work. Are you sure you want this?

If so, figure out where your limits and boundaries are. If you don’t set limits with this behavior, you’ll feel if as you’re riding a roller coaster over which no one has control.

Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder. You can reach him at (303)758-8777, or email him through his website: www. heartrelationships.com. He is not able to respond individually to queries.

Making kids’ candy Venn diagrams What do young children do for weeks after Halloween? They play with their stash like King Midas with his golden treasure.

Leftover candies also provide opportunities for family math and science playtime graphs. For more family learning activities see grandparentsteachtoo.org.

Category sorting Sorting into categories help preschool children find and analyze likenesses and differences important for thinking in all school subjects and daily life.

Families can easily support this learning at home because children naturally sort their candy stash. They make piles of attributes — like/dislike, keep/ throw out, chocolate/ suckers, and nuts/ no nuts.

This is also helps check for safety and determines which candy might “disappear.”

After Halloween, spill out the candy stash onto a bed sheet. Explain that you are going to play a Category game with candy they collected. Look at the candy together. What different kinds did children collect? Chocolate bars, suckers, chocolate candy bits, other candy bits, gummy candy, gum sticks, popcorn balls might

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Isaac, from Missy Franklin, and especially from Lakewood High School’s 80 different clubs and 2,000 students who came together in joy and strength.

You don’t have to win a Katy Perry concert, which, by the way, is benefiting Colorado’s flood relief efforts, to show spirit, pride, joy, and commitment. If today’s high school students can put aside their

be placed labeled category piles. Children might add more attribute piles like bar shaped, round, hard, soft, chocolate, and colored. Help children think of other ways to sort. When they have had enough, clean up, and move to another activity.

Pictographs A pictograph is a graph with drawn pictures or the real things carefully lined up. First children sort out by attributes of shape, size, and kind. Then on a towel make straight line of the same kind of candy brand small Snickers bars. Next to that make a separate line of Three Musketeers. Continue until you have run out

of small bars. Make sure the bars make a straight neat bar graph.

Observe the picture bar graph you have made and discuss how graphs help to compare objects with different attributes and organize thoughts for discussion. Talk about the most, least, and equal. Why may some bars more popular than others to hand out?

Venn Diagrams Preschoolers are also learning Venn diagrams, which are fun to do at home.

Cut two pieces of string one yard long. Tie the ends to make two circles. Place on a flat surface and overlap the circles. After sorting the candy pick two categories like bags of small pieces of chocolate and nonchocolate. Place chocolate in one circle

and nonchocolate in the other. Ask children to place their favorites in the section where the circles overlap. The overlapping section has an attribute both circles have in common. They are the favorites of both circles. Continue with different kinds of candies. Each circle has one type and the overlap may have the same color package from both circles, dislikes, or those to give away.

Children’s graphing books include: “Lemonade for Sale” by Murphy; “Let’s Make a Picture Graph” by Nelson; and “The Great Graph Contest” by Leedy.

Esther Macalady is a former teacher, lives in Golden and participates in the Grandparents Teach Too writing group.

considerable differences enough for Katy Perry to say “The clubs, the cliques, they all came together,” then you — educated, sophisticated, and intelligent elected officials — can too. But of course, you have to want it. You have to believe that coming together is, actually, a win.

If you must, you can lip dub until you get it right. Colorado’s Lakewood High School can show you how it’s done.

Andrea Doray is a writer who is learning as much from her creative writing students and she is teaching them. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

news in a hurry Zoning change for former mall Another step forward to the development of the Westminster Center was made during Monday night’s Westminster city council meeting. A unanimous vote approved a zoning change to Planned Unit Development, PUD for the former Westminster mall site.

The new rezoning ordinance establishes the PUD rezone for the entire 108-acre site and amends the existing zoning from a combination of PUD and C-1 zoning to exclusively PUD. “A PUD zoning sets up flexibility for zoning and design purposes to allow for cohesive development for the Westminster Center,” said Westminster planning manager Mac Cummins.

Council also unanimously approved the Preliminary Development Plan for the downtown Westminster Planned Unit De-

velopment. This approval allows for a mix of land uses, public parks and plazas and allows for multi-modal circulation.

“We have the right plan going forward now and now we can just let it grow on its own,” councilor Scott Major said.

In September, residents had the opportunity to view the draft plan for the Westminster Center during two open houses.

The plans include multi-story office and residential buildings, unique public space and vibrant shopping areas.

The city is working closely with urban planning firm Torti Gallas and Partners to design the 105-acre space at U.S. 36 and Sheridan Boulevard, and full build-out will take 20 to 30 years.

Before beginning the planning process, the city hosted an open house last year to gain input and knowledge on what the community wants to see out of their downtown.

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Work involves gathering, writing, and editing material to be released to the news media, periodicals, website and social media. The position also requires some independent judgment, creativity, initiative and ability to manage a flexible work schedule which includes attendance at community/tenant meetings and other events outside regular office hours.

This is an exempt salaried position with excellent benefits after 60 days. Starting salary offer will be based on qualifications. You may obtain an Application for Employment & full Job Description in person or at http://www.centennialairport.com/Employment. Please hand-deliver, mail or e-mail your completed application with a copy of your resume, work samples and salary history to the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, 7800 S. Peoria St., Unit G1, Englewood, CO 80112 or contact Gwen at 303-218-2904. EOE

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October 31, 2013

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Colorado Community Media, publishers of 22 weekly newspapers and 23 websites is seeking to fill the following positions.

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Inside Sales Special Projects Representative

Part-time job opportunity for skilled nursing visits in Douglas and Elbert Counties. Home Health experience a plus but not required. Some on call required.

Great pay with vacation, sick and holiday pay, as well as retirement plan.

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Please include job title in subject line.

Castle Rock, CO • 303.663.3663 Part Time Production Coordinator: Position is responsible for the advertising layout (dummy) for each of our 23 weekly newspaper publications. Will be working with all departments to ensure specific needs and deadlines are met. Training will be provided. Required: Knowledge of Mac operating system, Word, Excel, ability to work in a demanding deadline environment, great communication skills and acute attention to detail. Knowledge of newspaper and newsroom operations a plus. Position is part time (3 days/week).

Please send resume and cover letter to: sandrews@ourcoloradonews.com.

Please include job title in subject line.

*Not all positions eligible for benefits.

Excel Personnel is now HIRING!!

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A great beginning for a long term career for the right person. Send resume or contact Emily@electrical-technologies.com.

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Customer Service Evaluator/Bookkeeper Mystery Shopper Candidates Needed

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Qualifications: To be qualified you must have a minimum of 3 years experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably in the construction industry. Candidates with 1+ years work experience with accounting / bookkeeping focus strongly preferred. Must have competency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel as well as worked in Accounting Software. We look for excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

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October 31, 2013 Hauling Service

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For Daniel Ritchie, it’s girl’s night out Classic show looks at family in free-fall

By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com The Edge Theatre is revisiting a classic for its fall production.

The theater is reviving Tennessee Williams’ legendary “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” for the first time in the Denver area in around six years.

“Tin Roof” well play at The Edge, 1560 Teller St., until Nov. 17. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday.

WHAT: “Cat on a Hot Tin “We do so much with Roof” new work at The Edge that WHERE: The Edge Theatre it’s exciting to be doing a 1560 Teller St., Lakewood classic,” said Angela Astle, WHEN: Through Nov. 17 the show’s director. “I did 7:30 p.m. - Friday and ‘A View from the Bridge’ Saturday last year, and it’s nice to be 6 p.m. - Sunday working on another classic.”

COST: $20-$22 The story of “Tin Roof” INFORMATION: 303-232zeroes in on a family in 0363 or www.theedgethMississippi going through a eater.com crisis period.

The family patriarch, Big Daddy, has just returned from a stay at a hospital, and been given the all-clear on what was a serious health scare. It is his birthday and his wife, Big Mama, his son Brick and Brick’s wife Maggie have all gathered for a birthday dinner.

It quickly becomes apparent that the family has a long history of keeping secrets from each other, peppered with simmering tension and anger in the air.

The latest lie might be one of

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the biggest — Big Daddy is actually dying of cancer.

Big Daddy’s family made sure he and his wife didn’t know that his time was almost up, but it doesn’t take long before all the pent-up feelings erupt.

“The audience is really watching all this unfold in an enormous pressure cooker,” Astle said. “We’re inviting them into Big Daddy’s bedroom to watch as this all happens. It’s really intense.”

The show is being staged in the round, which gives it a whole deeper level of intimacy, Astle added.

Russell Costen plays Big Daddy , and said he worked hard to give the character who would be seen as the antagonist a lot of humanity.

“He rules with an iron fist, and that’s because he started as the overseer on this plantation and now he’s the master,” Costen said. “There’s a real connection between him and his son Brick, who has become a wastrel in his eyes.”

Costen said the dynamic between the father and his son really drive the play, as well as Big Daddy’s underlying fears.

“He’s had all this suffering with the illness and has to face that he’s going to be losing his wealth and power. Really his reason for being,” he said. “I think the show is really a piece about human nature, and a very twisted kind of love.”

Astle said the production is one of the most professional going on in the area, and that it will really have an impact on viewers.

“The show is three acts, and we have two intermissions so people can take a minute to breathe,” she said. “I think for as long as ‘Tin Roof’ has been around, this is a production people won’t want to miss.”

The Edge Theatre’s production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” shows a family in a pressure cooker, as the patriarch, Big Daddy (Russell Costen) confronts the son that disappointed him, Brick (Brian Landis Folkins), top left photo. Big Mama (Emma Messenger) deals with Brick’s wife, Maggie (Maggy Stacey) about secrets the family has long kept buried, top right photo, and Brick and Maggie have to face each other as these secrets start to come to light, bottom right photo. Courtesy photos

For a suit-and-tie CEO of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Daniel Ritchie makes a handsome woman.

And he proved just how fetching he can be in a blingy ball gown during “Theatre Threads,” a costume department fashion show featuring models from the DCPA’s financial and emotional support group.

As an unadvertised final entry in the fashion show, Ritchie shuffled to the microphone where 9News entertainment editor Kirk Montgomery was lending emcee duties. Much to the delight of the lunching crowd, Ritchie sported a Texas-sized blond wig, full makeup, false eyelashes, figurehugging bedazzled gown, feather stole, full-length black gloves and black patent open-toe heels.

In a twisted way, he looked hot!

Ritchie was promoting “The Legend of Georgia McBride,” which plays in the Ricketson Theatre from Jan. 10 to Feb. 23.

“We didn’t have costumes yet so we hired a professional drag queen, and he worked with Dan on the outfit,” said Alexandra Griesmer, public relations and promotions manager for the Denver Center Theatre Company. “(Ritchie) was such a great sport — didn’t take much convincing!”

Ritchie said his gender-bender experience lent him more empathy toward females.

“I learned that high heels are risky,” Ritchie said while Montgomery, dressed as one of the Three Musketeers, doubled over in laughter. “I was surprised to learn what you do every day. My respect is even higher (for women).”

The play is about a straight young man who unexpectedly takes a dip into the world of drag, Ritchie said. “I didn’t know much about being a woman, so I thought I should learn firsthand.”

Denver Center Alliance’s Theatre Threads is a tribute to the talent and passion of the models and backstage stars, Denver Center Theatre Company’s costume department. Proceeds support the Arts in Education program, which allows more than 50,000 students the opportunity to experience live theater this academic year.

The incredible shrinking anchor

Have you seen 9News entertainment anchor Kirk Montgomery lately? Rather, have you seen what’s left of him? His cheeks are no longer “cherubbed,” and his torso is oh so trim.

I caught his act last week, and couldn’t help asking Montgomery the secret to his slimmed-down success.

“I downloaded a free app (My Plate from www.livestrong.com) and I’ve been counting calories,” he told me. “I input the good the bad and the ugly — and just getting into the habit of doing that was an eye-opener. I’ve tried to stay around 1,500 (calories consumed) a day. Some days are lower, some higher, but I’ve lost weight before — the goal this time is to keep it off.”

Lakewood gets new nod

Livability.com named Lakewood as Parker continues on Page 14

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your week & more Thursday/OcT. 31, NOv. 14 NighT OuT Friends of Broomfield plans Friends Nights Out 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.

Friday/NOv. 1 daNce shOwcase Anythink will host a performance of “From the Page to the Stage,” an interactive dance showcase by the Colorado Ballet Studio Company, at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Thornton. Both performances are free and open to the public. Go to anythinklibraries.org.

Friday/NOv. 1 BlOOd drive St. Anthony North/Centura Health community blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 in the Aspen Room at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster.

For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

Friday/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.

Friday/NOv. 1 Murder MysTery As part of the Festive Friday Series, participate in this hairraising, nailbiting murder-mystery, complete with lunch. The event starts at noon Friday, Nov. 1, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive.

Listen for clues, narrow down the suspects and solve the murder. Please RSVP at the senior center or 303-450-8801.

Friday aNd Saturday/Nov. 1-2 craFT Fair Shop ‘til you drop at more than 55 tables of handmade gifts at the 31st

annual craft fair 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 303-4259583. Admission is free if you bring school supplies to donate to local children in need.

Friday aNd Saturday/Nov. 1-2 village Faire Original art, collectibles and homemade bakes goods will be for sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2, at Covenant Village of Colorado’s Village Faire, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster. Proceeds are divided among local charities and special projects at Covenant Village. Admission is free. Call 303424-4828. saTurday/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. saTurday/NOv. 2 gaMiNg day ThanksGaming and Total Escape Games will have a charity Roleplay-

ing tabletop and board game day event to raise money for Broomfield FISH 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. We will be raising money for families in need to have a chance to eat a wonderful holiday meal. Gamers can register at warhorn.net/events/ thanksgaming or drop-in the day of the event at Total Escape Games, 6831 W. 120th Ave., Suite C, Broomfield. For information go to Warhorn.net/events/ThanksGaming.

saTurday/NOv. 2 Music lessON In just a few hours, you can learn enough about playing the guitar or piano to give you years of musical enjoyment. Classes are Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to noon (piano) and 1-3:30 p.m. (guitar). This class focuses on playing chords – not reading notes on a piece of paper. Guitar class participants should bring an acoustic guitar. The piano class will have an additional materials fee. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. Just once music lesson takes place at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. saTurday/NOv. 2 hearT MaTTers Terry Eckmann, author and motivational speaker, will give a

humorous and thoughtful presentation on good health and happiness research.

“Enhancing the spiritual, emotional and physical aspects of a woman’s heart” is presented 12:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at City Park Fitness Center, Westminster. Embrace the many demands of a woman with a perspective that can improve your heart health and enhance your life. Register online at www.bvchristian.org/heartmatters.

Call Ann at 303-404-3890 with questions.

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arT Fair More than 100 selected artisans will have their art, crafts, foods and gifts available 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, and 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. suNday/NOv. 3

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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.

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BlOOd drive Crossing Church of the Nazarene community blood drive is 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 3501 W. 104th, Westminster. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

MONday/NOv. 4 perFOrMaNce wOrkshOp BackStory Theatre Academy’s performance workshop class presents “The Secret Garden” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. The class is for students in fifth through 12th grades. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Call 303-460-7777 or visit www.backstorytheatre.org. For tickets, visit www.attheaudi.com or call 720-887-2371.

Each class covers what grief is, effective ways to mourn, and provides information on support groups or other community resources. Healing is about learning to live a new normal. Sessions include: Rolling with the Waves: Basic Loss,1-2:15 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 4; Traumatic Loss (homicide, suicide, war), 1-2:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11; Widows’/Widowers’ Fog, 1-2:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18; Before Their Time (loss of young person),1-2:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25. Register in advance at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; 303-425-9583.

Tuesday/NOv. 5 liFeTree caFé The relevance and viability of church will be discussed at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Is Church Obsolete: Has God Left the Building?” explores emerging trends that point to the church losing membership and eroding in influence. 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.

Tuesday/NOv. 5 to Dec. 10, Tuesdays diaBeTes wellNess Learn to make healthy choices and manage your wellness, whether you are living with diabetes or are a caregiver for someone who is diabetic.

This evidence-based six-week course was developed by Stanford University is highly participatory, and mutual support and success build participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their diabetes and maintain an active fulfilling life. Students purchase a book at the first class. The class is 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays from Nov. 5 to Dec. 10 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. It is sponsored in cooperation with the Consortium for Older Adult Wellness. Register in advance with payment at the center or by calling 303-425-9583. wedNesday/NOv. 6 Jazz cONcerT The University of Colorado jazz group performs “Isn’t It Romantic?

The Music of Rodgers and Hart” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. For tickets, visit www.attheaudi. com or call 720-887-2371. wedNesday/NOv. 6 aMericaNa! a tribute to all things American is presented 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Enjoy the harmonies of the Notable Choir and the fancy footwork and colorful costumes of the Rockyettes Tap and Broadway Show Dance troupe. Call 303-425-9583. Pie and ice cream follow the show. Register with payment by Nov. 4. wedNesday/NOv. 6 welcOMe recepTiON Join us to discover the diverse opportunities at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. Learn about our activities such as art, crafts, fitness, writing, computer, dance, SilverSneakers, day trips, game days, volunteering and more. The event is free; please reserve your space 303-425-9583. Bring friends to get active and stay active.

Thursday/NOv. 7 BuNcO Bash Bunco is an easy and fun dice game. Join in 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Light refreshments and prizes included. New and veteran Bunco players welcome. Register with payment by Nov. 5. Call 303-425-9583.

cOMiNg sOON cOMiNg sOON/NOv. 8 geNealOgy prOgraM Common Grounds presents a program for the genealogy enthusiast 10-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Enjoy a cup of coffee and snacks with others who have an interest in genealogy. Call 303-425-9583. Register with payment by Nov. 5. cOMiNg sOON/NOv. 8 OrchesTra cONcerT The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado presents “Handel at the Opera” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. For tickets, visit www.bcocolorado.org or call 303-889-1012. cOMiNg sOON/NOv. 8

Medicare chaNges It is open enrollment time for Medicare Advantage and Prescription plans. Get information to help you choose wisely at a program 7-8 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 4, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Program is free and is presented by State Health Insurance Program at Centura Health LINKS. Register in advance at 303-425-9583.

dOdgeBall TOurNaMeNT Get together with friends, neighbors and family members this Thanksgiving season and play dodgeball in the city’s adult coed tournament. The event is 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Teams need at least six people and half the people on the court at any given time must be female. The winning team will receive a turkey and Chick-fil-A for one year.

Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. For information about the city’s services and offerings, visit www.northglenn.org and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in its inaugural ranking released Oct. 25, according to the City of Lakewood’s weekly e-newsletter.

“The list was created in partnership with the Martin Prosperity Institute, the world’s leading think tank on the role of location, place and city-regions in global economic prosperity. The list was produced after studying U.S. cities and factors that make them the best places to live, work and play.”

Factors included in the Top 100 ranking included good schools, hospitals, amenities, affordability and the local economy. Read more at

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Boffo boutiques

A Line Boutique in Greenwood Village’s Landmark development, Perch in Vail and Max in Cherry Creek North were named Lucky Magazine’s favorite stores in Colorado in the current issue.

Lucky Magazine’s Ultimate Guide to Personal Style is on newsstands now. All three boutiques were chosen for exceptional customer service, fashion forward clothing and accessories and for creating an intimate shopping experience.

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Rocker Joe Cocker (who’s lived in Colorado for 20 years) dining at The Oceanaire Seafood Room on Oct. 23.

My spy tells me that Cocker, who re-

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cently returned from a summer-long 46-city European tour, enjoyed fish and chips English style.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a man talking to a woman about “The Book of Mormon” at “Theatre Threads:” “The first time through, it’s crazy. It’s like signing up for Obamacare.”

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 BlacktieColorado.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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Choir performanCe St. Martin’s Chamber Choir presents “España, Old World and New: Continental Echoes” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4500 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge; and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2015 Glenarm Place, Denver. Visit StMartinsChamberChoir.org or call 303-298-1970.

Coming Soon/nov. 8, nov. 10 muSiCal Salute “Posting the Colors,” a musical salute

to veterans and members of the armed forces, presented by Rocky Mountain Brassworks, is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Broomfield Auditorium. For information or to purchase tickets, call 303-987-7845 (Lakewood) or 303-476-0560 (Broomfield).

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sheriff candidates on Nov. 9; end of year review on Dec. 14; Colorado governor candidates on Jan. 11; and U.S. Senate candidates on Feb. 8. Visit www.NorthSuburbanRepublicanForum.org.

Coming Soon/nov. 9-10 Craft fair Dynamic 24th annual craft fair is 9 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 900 W. Midway Blvd., Broomfield. Admission cost is a non-perishable food item. Call Nicki at 303-469-0670.

Coming Soon/nov. 10 ConCert roCky Mountain Brassworks presents “Posting the Colors” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Tickets available at www.rockymountainbrassworks.org or by calling 303-476-0560.

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presents “Timeless Simplicity” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. For tickets, visit http://boulderchamberorchestra.org/tickets.html or call 303-583-1278.

blooD Drive Immaculate Heart of Mary community blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, inside the Parish Center at 11385 Grant Drive, Northglenn.

For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www. bonfils.org.

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theater workShop Creative Revolution Theater Company presents an introductory Commedia Dell’ Arte workshop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the North Valley Tech Center, 500 E. 84th Ave., Thornton. No acting experience necessary, but register soon because space is limited. By the end of this course, students will display confidence as a moving actor; they will also discover and explore character creation with authentic stylistic masks. To register, call 303927-0101 or email creativerevolutiontheatre@gmail.com.

Space is limited!

bully workShop Students in fourth through eighth grades can learn how to identify bullying behavior and stop it without causing physical harm to themselves or others from 9-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

orCheStra ConCert The Boulder Chamber Orchestra

Coming Soon/nov. 9, DeC. 14, Jan. 11, feb. 8 mayor CanDiDateS North Suburban Republican Forum

will meet 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Grill at Legacy Ridge Golf Course, 10801 Legacy Ridge Parkway, Westminster. This month, the group will welcome Westminster mayor candidates. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. A continental breakfast with pastries, fruit, coffee and juice is included in admission cost. Upcoming forum events include city council and board of education candidates on Oct. 12; Adams County

Coming Soon/monDay/nov. 11 Stranger SmartS Students in fourth through eighth grades will learn how to make smart and safe choices when approached by strangers 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn. org/recxpress to register.

Coming Soon/nov. 11 veteran’S Day ceremony The American Legion is hosting a Veteran’s Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Northglenn Veterans Memorial, 11801 Community Center Drive. The event will have a speaker and 21-gun salute. The

public is invited.

Coming Soon/nov. 12 paying for retirement A free community workshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, will cover having money for retirement, either through savings or Social Security.

Find out how much money you should save through your employee-sponsored retirement plan or personal IRA, when you can retire and what you need to think about when considering saving for retirement. Next, learn about Social Security, including why it’s important and when is the best time to file for benefits. RSVP for this event to Jeanette Sánchez at 303-450-8935 or jsanchez@northglenn.org. Event will take place at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive.

Coming Soon/nov. 12 open houSe Pomona High School will have its annual Showcase Open House 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 8101 W. Pomona Drive, Arvada. The evening will showcase the academics, electives, PAH (Pomona arts and humanities) program, athletics and activities at Pomona. Call 303-9820710 or visit www.jeffcopublicschools.org.

is 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster.

For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www. bonfils.org.

Coming Soon/nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13 memberShip meeting American Legion Post 161 has monthly membership meetings at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13 at 60th Avenue and Lamar Street. The group gets veterans to help veterans.

reCurring eventS 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 303-4386783. reCurring/through oCt. 31

newComerS meeting The North Area Newcomers and Social Club, serving the women of North Jeffco and Northwest Denver Metro, welcomes women who want to meet new friends and have new activities. We will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Cinzetti’s. The program is “Silver Heels” by Phyllis Woodward. For directions and reservations, call Susan Dittman at 303-673-9266.

enChanteD garDen The Delva Community Garden and The Well House Assisted Living are teaming up to present an enchanted trick-or-treat garden, open through Thursday, Oct. 31, with a special trick-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct. 26. The garden plots are being decorated by local businesses, school children and the residents of the Well House, 6501 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. The idea is to create an enchanted garden for kids and seniors to stroll through, without the gore and blood of some of the more popular Halloween activities. Entrance to the garden is free.

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Salute veteranS Pay tribute to the men and women who have put their lives on the line to defend our freedom at a program 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Enjoy the musical entertainment of Déjà Vu Quartet followed by refreshments and stories shared by Veterans. We encourage you to wear a hat or badge from your military service.

Sponsored by 50+ Marketplace News, Villa Manor Care Center, and Homewatch CareGivers. Military veterans and their spouse/widow admitted for a discounted rate. Register with payment by Nov. 11. Call 303-425-9583.

Dogtober feSt Foothills Animal Shelter plans Dogtober Fest, during which all adoptions of dogs 6 months and older will be 50 percent off Oct. 1-31. Included in all adoptions are spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, and health check.

Visit www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/Adopt.

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Coming Soon/nov. 13 blooD Drive City of Westminster community blood drive

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.

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF OCT 28, 2013

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) The high standards you set for yourself don’t always translate into the behavior you expect of others. That relationship problem can be resolved if you’re more flexible and less judgmental.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Not enough party bids to satisfy the Bovine’s fun-loving side this week? Go ahead and throw one of your own. Then prepare for some serious work coming up early next week.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) A new and intensely productive cycle is about to kick in. Be careful not to get too stressed out, though. Make time to restore your energies by relaxing with family and friends.

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) This could be a good time to share some of your plans with those closest to you. Their comments could give you some added insight into how you might accomplish your goals.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) An attack of self-doubt might be unsettling for the usually super-assured Feline. But it could be your inner voice telling you to hold off implementing your plans until you’ve reassessed them.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) This is a great time for you to reward yourself for all your hard work by taking a trip you haven’t spent months carefully planning, to somewhere you never thought you’d be going.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Some misunderstandings resist being resolved. But your sincerity in wanting to soothe those hurt feelings wins the day. By month’s end, that relationship should begin to show signs of healing.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A hectic job schedule begins to ease just in time to blow off all that workgenerated steam on Halloween. A family situation runs into an unexpected complication.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) A cutting remark in the workplace needs to be handled with finesse. Remember: How you respond could determine the depth of support you gain from colleagues.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Once again, that Capricornean stubborn streak sets in and could keep you from getting much-needed advice. Fortunately, it lifts by week’s end, in time to make an informed decision.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A surprise trip early in the week could lead to other unexpected offers when you return. Word to the wise: Avoid talking too much about this until you’ve made some decisions.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Learning dominates the week for perspicacious Pisceans, who are always looking to widen their range of knowledge. A series of important job-linked commitments begins late in the week.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of humor generates good feelings and good will everywhere you go. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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clubs in your community Mondays adult survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Northglenn Women’s Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. WINGS provides therapist-facilitated, peer-support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. For more information, call 303-283-8660. denver thyroid Cancer Support Group meets 7-8:30 p.m.

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

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.

tuesdays

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.

let Go and Let God AFG Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays

tae kWon do Learn self-defense, get a workout and

at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 12021 Northaven Circle in Thornton. For more information, visit www.al-anon-co.org.

Grief recovery A 12-week Grief Share program meets

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.

la leche League of Broomfield meets 10 -11 a.m. the second

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.

at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road.

Monday of the month at Brunner Farm House, 640 Main St.

liferinG secular Recovery meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St. This is a nonprofit, abstinence-based peer-support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. For more information, call 303-830-0358 or go online to www.unhooked.com. open Mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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

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.

overeaters anonyMous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at North Metro Church, 12505 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton.

northGlenn-thornton rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Red Lobster, 1350 W. 104th Ave. in Northglenn.

For more information, email NorthglennThorntonRotary@ hotmail.com.

study Group Chabad of NW Metro Denver Jewish Center

north Jeffco Republican Women meets the second

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.

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

find new activities. Call Peggy Frances at 303-215-9627 or Karen Dowling at 303-422-7369.

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

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 303-327-1616. tops co 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is from 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 303-429-5923.

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

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

WoMen of the Moose Chapter 644 meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and second Wednesday of each month at 11449 York Street, Northglenn. Call 303-457-3391. a-naMi (national Alliance on Mental Illness-Adams County) meets from 7-9 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month at the Community Reach Center, 8931 Huron St., Thornton. Each A-NAMI meeting provides participants time for sharing challenges and triumphs, and frequently feature presentations by mental-health professionals and educational discussion. Anyone dealing with a mental illness, including family and friends, may benefit from A-NAMI support. For more information, contact (303) 853-3770; s.bain60@gmail. com. arvada Biz Connection (http://www.meetup.com/ 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. toastMasters-WestMinster coMMunicators

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

WestMinster rotary 7:10 Club meets 7:10-8:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at The Ranch Country Club, 11667 Tejon St., Westminster. For more information, call Angela Habben at 720-947-8080. thursdays adaMs county Triad meets 1-2 p.m. the third Thursdays of the month at 3295 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster. The Triad is formed of law enforcement officers, senior citizens, fire personnel and senior organizations. Triad volunteers develop and implement crime-prevention and education programs for older adults. Activities address crime from both a pre-victimization (preventive) standpoint and a post-victimization (victim/witness assistance) standpoint. All senior citizens or people who care about senior citizens of Adams County are welcome. Topic changes each month. For more information, contact Jenee Centeno at 303-854-7420. Fridays.

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Ballet showcase dances in to Anythink Library hosts interactive dance showcase by Colorado Ballet

IF YOU GO WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 WHERE: From the Page to the Stage Colorado Ballet Studio Company Anythink York Street (Rosa Auditorium) Mapleton Skyview Campus 8990 York St. Thornton COST: Free

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com Visiting the library is a good place to do research, check out books and, on Friday, watch ballet.

Anythink York Street in Thornton will host “From the Page to the Stage,” a free, interactive dance showcase by the Colorado Ballet Studio Company at 6 p.m. Nov. 1. The showcase will take place at the Rosa Auditorium, adjacent to Anythink York, which is at 8990 York St. at Mapleton Skyview Campus in Thornton.

“Bringing the performance to a library is fitting because all of the excerpts are from the classics of literature and Shakespeare,” said Anne O’Connor, director of education and community partnerships with Colorado Ballet. “Hopefully, Anythink library patrons will be inspired to read the original tales that these ballets were based on.”

Community members of all ages are invited to engage with ballet performances of literary classics, including “Cinderella,” “Sleeping Beauty” and “The Nutcracker.”

Participants can ask the dancers questions after the show and learn ballet moves and

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only to increase a statewide tax, but also a local tax increase in a districtwide mill levy override question on the November ballot.

“While Amendment 66 would allow us to expand educational opportunities for our students over the long term, our primary focus right now is on maintaining the momentum we have created in the district and ensuring that our existing services continue,” said Superintendent Pam Swanson.

exercises.

“Everyone loves a story, and stories can be told in many different ways,” says Kathy Totten, manager at Anythink York. “The Colorado Ballet Studio Company will show how stories can be told through the art of dance.”

The program was also hosted at Anythink Brighton Oct. 29. Melody Costa, a guide at that library, collaborated with Colorado Ballet to bring the program to Anythink.

“Anythink is a library district that is interested in bringing experiences to customers that they wouldn’t normally be exposed to,” Costa said. “What we try to do is enrich the lives of the people who visit the library and make it so they leave us feeling as though they’ve experienced something new.

Not only will people get to see excerpts from famous ballets but they will also learn about the process that it takes to get the bal-

“The mill levy override allows the Westminster community to control its destiny.”

If passed, Amendment 66 would generate $17.5 million to School District 27J, which has lost nearly $66 million in state funding since 2009-10 due to budget recessions and the implementation of a budget negative factor, reported Superintendent Chris Fiedler.

“As a statewide income tax increase, our entire state would share the responsibility for increased education funding,” Fiedler said. “It would be an investment in our local community and our state that will pay dividends for a lifetime.”

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Colorado Ballet received a grant from the National Endowment on the Arts in 2008 to create From the Page to the Stage, since it incorporated both ballet and literacy for students.

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son, as the board of commissioners has decided to reorganize the country from a county administrator structure to a county manager system.

“A county manager has more authority and a greater ability to maintain best practices in government,” said board chair Eva Henry. “The new structure creates checks and balances, removes political influences and ensures accountability. All of these things will serve our constituents well.”

of taking ballet out into the community and exposing young people to dance,” O’Connor said.

“Interacting with the dancers and seeing up close how athletic and dedicated they are is a way for us to break stereotypes and introduce kids to careers in the arts.”

Leopold explained that under the county manager structure, the primary role is to carry out the policy direction of the commissioners by integrating best local government business practices, and to oversee county staff to ensure the best customer service is provided.

Leopold has more than 18 years of experience working for various city, county and regional planning organizations throughout Colorado and New Mexico, including a 12-year stint with Jefferson County. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Eastern New Mexico University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado at Denver.

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Thornton gymnast Bailey Nitura does a routine on the uneven bars during the Region 2 meet Oct. 24 at Mountain Range High School. Photos by Kate Ferraro

Mustangs gymnastics grabs first at regionals Thornton finished in fifth place

Van-Horn scored an 8.300 in the uneven bars for 19th place. Haley Sternberg finished in 29th place and Carlee Lacer finished in 33rd. Thornton’s Bailey Nitura finished the balance beam routine with an 8.600 score for 17th place.

Miranda Sena came in right behind her in 18th place. In the floor routine, Sara Michie came in 22nd place, while McKensie Castillo came in 28th.

Van-Horn came in 17th place in the vault with a score of 8.900. Selena Wanser finished in 24th place.

By Kate Ferraro

kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com Mountain Range gymnastics scored 184.45 points for first place at the Region 2 meet Oct. 24 at Mountain Range High School.

The Mustangs finished regionals with their highest score of the season.

They came into the meet with an average score of 181.842. Head coach Diane Clark said the team is getting better each meet and its scores have improved every week.

“We got our high score tonight which was our goal,” Clark said. “We have so many girls and each one is pulling it together as a team. It’s not just one person standing out.”

The Mustangs’ scored a 46.325 on the balance beam placing four gymnasts in first, second, third and eighth place. Senior Taylor Molliconi scored a 9.575 for first while junior Caitlyn Paplow scored a 9.475 for second. Junior Carrie Bosveld came in third place and sophomore Alex Wilson placed eighth.

Mountain Range had four gymnasts in the top 8 for the floor routine which included Molliconi in second, Wilson and senior Lauren Azlein in fourth and fifth place, respectively, and senior Sydney Faust in eighth.

Molliconi finished first in the vault

Region 3 meet

The Mountain Range gymnastics team holds up the first place plaque at the Region 2 meet Oct. 24 at Mountain Range High School. routine with a score of 9.750. Wilson finished in third place and freshman Natalie Prestwich finished in fifth. Freshman Abby Crosier came in seventh. Molliconi and junior Syd Kotar came in second and third place in the uneven bars.

“Floor and vault were really strong,” Clark said. “Beam was pretty strong too because, we only had one fall. We’re a really strong team on floor and vault so we can score higher.”

Molliconi finished in first place in the

all-around with 38.350 points. Wilson scored 36.675 points for a fourth-place finish in the all-around.

“Taylor had a great meet, one of her best ones,” Clark said. “I still think she can get a little bit better. She had a really good solid four events.”

Thornton gymnastics finished the Region 2 meet in fifth place with a score of 165.98 points. Hannah Van-Horn finished in the all-around in 18th place for 33.075 points.

Standley Lake finished the Region 3 meet in third place with 175.875 points behind Overland and Arvada West at Arvada West High School.

Jordan Ireland finished both the floor and vault routine in second place with a score of 9.625 and 9.525, respectively.

She came in fifth in the uneven bars and ninth in the balance beam. Ireland’s score for the all-around was 37.675 for second place.

Maddi York came in eighth in the floor event and 11th in the balance beam. She also came in 11th in the vault.

York finished 11th in the all-around for a 35.675 score.

Tori Harrel had an all-around score of 34.125 for 19th place. She came in 19th place in both the floor and vault routines.

The State Gymnastics Championships will be Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 at Thornton High School.

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Tigers cross country girls place third at State Lindsey Chavez, Aaron Hillman finish in 10th

By Kate Ferraro

kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com The Holy Family girls cross country team finished the state meet with 106 points for third place in 3A at the Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs.

Senior Lindsey Chavez finished her last meet of her high school career in 10th place at 20:36.8. Chavez said the course was brutal, but she’s satisfied with where she ended her career.

“My goal this entire time was to run a strong race, and I knew there were a lot of things I couldn’t control,” Chavez said. “I did well, I got my goal.”

Chavez was the only senior out of a handful of sophomores and one freshman on the Holy Family girls team this year. Along with her coach, she said she’s going to miss her team, but thinks they’re ready to take hold of the reins.

“It’s a bittersweet moment,” Chavez said. “Once I’m gone, it’s going to be up to them to carry on the Holy Family legacy. It’s a good moment. I went out with a bang I think, so I’m happy.”

Tigers sophomore Olivia Bartoletti finished in 15th place at 20:59.4 and sophomore Katie Chavez came in at 22:03.4 for 39th place. Sophomores Eva Naperkowski and Emma Stokes finished in 52nd and 53rd place, respectively. Freshman Emily Campbell finished with a time of 23:01.8.

On the boy’s side, senior Aaron Hillman also finished in 10th place with a time of 17:34.1. Senior Dillon Roddy finished at 18:38, while senior Tristan Smith came in at 19:38.6. Sophomore Ryan Wells had a time of 20:23.1 and junior Michael Sloan came in after him at 20:35.4. The Holy Family boys finished in 15th place overall.

In 5A, Thornton junior Joshua Joseph and senior Sean Paiz finished back to back in fourth and fifth place, respectively. Joseph came in at a time of 16:40.4, while Paiz finished at 16:46.5.

“We work really hard together,” Joseph said of him and Paiz. “That’s where we get our best performances is when we’re working together.”

Junior Jake Keithley finished with a time of 18:27.8, while senior Mark Rose came in at 18:58.6. Freshman Enrique Olivas-Giner had a time of 19:32.1. Freshman Sean Johnston and senior Draven McKinley came in back to back at 20:36.4 and 21:06.2 respectively. The Thornton boys finished in 16th place for 407 points.

Legacy junior Emma Gee barely missed the top 10 as she finished in 11th place at 19:37.3. The Legacy girls finished in 10th place overall with 326 points.

Horizon sophomore Megan Mooney and freshman Natalie Platil finished the race at 20:30 and 20:39.6, respectively. Senior Kaley Stutzman came in at 22:43.7.

Holy Family senior Lindsey Chavez holds up her 10th place award Oct. 26 at the State Meet at the Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. Photo by Kate Ferraro

Gators move on in soccer playoffs Holy Family falls after two rounds

By Kate Ferraro

kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com Standley Lake boys soccer will continue play in the 5A boys soccer postseason after beating Aurora Central in the first round Oct. 24 in Aurora. The No. 21 Gators defeated the No. 12 Trojans 3-2.

After a first-half tie at one point a piece,

the Gators scored two in the second half, while the Trojans could only score one.

Junior Cody Calcagno scored for Standley Lake and also sophomores Kyler Fowkes and Kyle Iftodi scored one each. Junior Adam Williams had two assists. Goalkeeper Ryan Fernandez had seven saves on the day.

Standley Lake plays the No. 5 Grandview at 6 p.m. Oct. 30 at Legacy Stadium in Aurora. Grandview shut out Hinkley in the first round 4-0. If the Gators win, they will play on Nov. 2 against either Pine Creek or

Chatfield.

Other boys soccer championships results

Westminster earned the No. 32 spot in the 5A boys soccer bracket for the first time in 20 years.

However, their appearance ended quickly after falling 7-1 to the No. 1 Smoky Hill.

The Wolves kept up with the Buffaloes in the first half with a tie score at halftime 1-1. But Smoky Hill scored six second-half goals for the victory.

In the 4A bracket, No. 17 Skyview ended its season when they lost to No. 16 Silver Creek 5-0 at Silver Creek High School.

In 3A, No. 15 Holy Family senior Patrick Borer scored three goals against No. 18 Crested Butte in route to a 5-0 win in the first round Oct. 25 in Salida.

The Tigers then played the No. 2 Salida High School Oct. 26 and lost 3-0, ending their season. The No. 29 Jefferson Academy had a shot in the postseason against the No. 4 Frontier Academy, but lost 5-2 at Frontier Academy High School.

Prep sports Scoreboard HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL Football Horizon 36, Fossil Ridge 7 Dominick Castiglione caught three interceptions for three pick 6’s in 36-7 win over Fossil Ridge. Castiglione’s three interceptions for touchdowns in one quarter tied the national record since he accomplished the feat in a span of one minute and 17 seconds. Senior Tanner Spehar also had an interception in the game.

MOUNTAIN RANGE HIGH SCHOOL Football

Mountain Range 56, Poudre 22 Gabe Gillespie scored four touchdowns for the Mustangs and carried the ball 26 times for 311 yards to help Mountain Range to a 56-22 win over Poudre. Sophomore Elijah Gillespie scored two touchdowns for the team.

Mountain Range earned a spot in the postseason and will play Heritage.

Gymnastics Region 2 meet Mountain Range won the Region 2 meet with a 184.45 score. The Mustangs had three girls finish in the top three on the balance beam. Taylor Mollicini placed first while Caitlyn Paplow and Carrie Bosveld placed second and

third, respectively. Mollicini was first in the all-around scoring a 38.450. Mollicini won first place in the balance beam and the vault routine.

THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL Cross Country Cross Country State Meet Thornton junior Joshua Joseph and senior Sean Paiz finished the cross country state meet in the top five at the Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. Joseph crossed the finish line in fourth place, while Paiz finished in fifth place.

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Gymnastics FRIDAY 3 p.m. - Mountain Range @ Thornton High School (State Meet) SATURDAY 4 p.m. - Mountain Range @ Thornton High School (State Meet)

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October 31, 2013

Parks department presents budget

Having a super time

New staff person, expanded programs part of proposal

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com

A little boy poses with the group of super heroes during the Halloween Carnival on Saturday night at City Park Recreation Center in Westminster. Photos with the super heroes were one of the many popular activities for the little ones during the carnival. Photo by Ashley Reimers

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The 2014 proposed Northglenn parks, recreation and cultural department budget includes funding for a new parks project coordinator position and increased and additional programming, such as a Home School P.E. Amanda Peterson, director of parks, recreation and cultural services, presented her department’s budget to City Council during its Oct. 21 study session.

She said the personnel costs within the department were increased by $158,502 — which includes the salary adjustment of 2-6 percent for eligible employees, merit increases up to 2 percent and one additional staff position.

“It’s the same position I requested a year ago,” Peterson said. “The parks project coordinator (will) take on the responsibility of our parks and recreational capital improvements really from start to finish from a long-term planning process all the way through project implementation.”

There is $70,000 carved in the proposed budget for the position. Peterson explained in her budget request that at one time the city had three positions related to parks planning, park and landscaping design and capital improvement and now there is no one in these roles.

The budget also includes expanding its programming for archery, youth flag football league, lacrosse, track and youth basketball league. Also included are the new programs Home School P.E. and Adult Therapeutic Recreation Class.

The Home School program, opening to all, is designed for home school student to do physical activities they may miss out on.

A public hearing on the proposed 2014 budget will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 25, at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive.

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