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Inmate death ruled suicide It is unclear how man acquired the cord to hang self

By Tammy Kranz

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Artist creates dandelion sculpture for library

By Tammy Kranz

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ommunity members got a chance to share their dreams and help create art during The Wish: Workshop at Anythink Huron Street on

Saturday.

The Wish is a collaborative, multisensory art project done by Colorado artist Helen Hiebert and will hang from the ceiling of the Kay W. Riddle Program Room at Anythink Huron Street, 9417 Huron in Thornton.

The art piece will feature a large dandelion sculpture made of 300 handcrafted paper seeds, representing the wishes of the Anythink Hurn Street community and around the world. The piece also includes a motion-activated audio component by local sound artist Jim Green.

“The Wish project symbolizes private wishes that come together as a whole in a metaphor for human connectedness,” Hiebert said. “The sculpture will find a great home at Anythink,

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whose approach to community aligns well with the theme of the project.”

Hiebert has been collecting wishes from around the world on her website for a while now. They will be included in the art project along with the local wishes.

“It will be a great way to highlight how we have similar hopes and dreams — no matter if you live here in Thornton or halfway across the globe,” said Stacie Ledden, communications director for Anythink.

At the workshop, attendees got to create their own wish-inspired art project, a dandelion pop-up card, to take home. Staff with Anythink also gathered written wishes and video wishes during the event — which will be shared on Anythink’s social media.

The sculpture will be permanently installed at the end of April and is in honor of Kay Riddle, former president of the Rangeview Library District Board of Trustees who retired in 2013.

The sound installation will be incorporated by mid-May. Green also did the sounds for the interactive trees in the children’s area at Anythink Huron, Ledden said.

“The sound will give voice to the many collected wishes and will add whimsy and interactivity to the instal-

lation (the sound will be triggered when someone enters the room),” she said. “We believe this will complement the other sound elements we have with the trees at that library.”

Officials are planning to host a reception for the art piece at the end of May. The Wish is part of Anythink’s “This is Who We Are,” a collaborative public art series between the artists and community members to create art that represents a particular library’s location.

The first public art project was done in December 2011 at Anythink Bennett — a community-inspired quilt that shows life on the Eastern plains.

Ledden said that there are no plans yet for the next “This Is Who We Are” project.

“It’s our goal to ensure the project fits the personality of the community and the aesthetic of the library,” she said. “All of our Anythink libraries are so unique; we want the collaborative public art projects to reflect that as well.”

Above, artist Helen Hiebert uses a scale model of The Wish to explain the process she will use to create larger version to be on permanent display at Anythink Huron in Thornton. Photo by Tammy Kranz

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The district attorney’s office will not be filing charges against any detention personnel for an inmate’s death at the Adams County Jail because it appears to have been suicide.

Heath Michael Kennel died late Oct. 5, 2013, or early Oct. 6, 2013, while in custody awaiting sentencing on serious felony charges.

“All the evidence supports the conclusion that Mr. Kennel died as a result of suicide and there is no indication that the detention personnel contributed to his death,” wrote Joseph S. Pacyga, chief trial district attorney with the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, in a letter dated April 3 to Sheriff Doug Darr.

However, investigators were not able to determine how Kennel was able to obtain the shoe lace or shoe-lace-like string he used to hang himself in his cell. Investigators interviewed several inmates at the jail and watched surveillance videos.

“In the 30 or more hours of video, Mr. Kennel was not seen with any string/cord or acquiring any string/cord,” the letter states. “It is unknown how Mr. Kennel obtained the cord that he used to commit suicide.”

Kennel was found guilty on Oct. 4, 2013, by a jury of three counts of sexual assault on a child as a pattern of abuse and three counts of sexual assault on a child. All these counts are felonies and Kennel was facing a prison sentence of up to life in prison. His sentencing date was on Dec. 2.

Kennel did not appear to be depressed or suicidal to jail personnel, however, a detective reported that Kennel’s attorney said his client was “very suicidal.” However, according to the letter, the attorney said he did not tell the deputies this because “most clients don’t want the information passed on because they end up in the medical unit wearing a suicide suit.”

According to surveillance video, Kennel could be seen at his cell door at 9:21 p.m. on Oct. 5. Nobody entered or left that cell until a little after 4 a.m. Oct. 6 when deputies arrived and discovered Kennel with a noose around his neck.

The jail’s medical staff attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and deployed the automated external defibrillator (AED). Their attempts at resuscitation were taken over by Platte Valley Ambulance and Brighton Fire personnel when they arrived at 4:13 a.m.

He was pronounced dead at Platte Valley Medical Center at 4:20 a.m.

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Oil and gas health impact study clears panel Bill and bill’s price tag expand during committee talks

The final reto Legislators and through the CDRep. Joann Gitold the

By Vic Vela vvela@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The potential health impacts of oil and gas operations among Front Range residents will be studied, under a bill that is making its way through the Legislature.

But increased costs to the legislation that were added during a recent House committee hearing left the bill sponsor worried that the effort might not get funded.

House Bill 1297 would require the state to study the impacts that oil and gas operations may have on a person’s Report health and quality of life. The three-year study would focus on residents living in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld counties.

Those counties include cities that have placed limits on fracking — the mixing of water, sand and chemicals that are blasted deep into the surface to crack porous rock to free up blocked oil and gas.

So far, five Colorado cities and more than 100 municipalities across the nation have either placed bans or other limits on the practice.

The bill would require the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to review scientific literature regarding the health impacts of oil and gas operations, and would then conduct a health survey of randomly selected Front Range residents.

If the findings warrant further research, a second-tiered part of the study would kick in, which could involve the review of medical records.

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“But health is a quality of life issue, as is jobs, as is our energy jobs and education,” she said. “And fear is driving communities to enact bans and moratoriums and fear

should not be the motivation in this case.”

The committee’s vote to move forward with the study fell on party lines. Rep. Spencer Swalm, R-Centennial, said that communities are already working together to deal with fracking without the state’s involvement.

Swalm cited an agreement between Arapahoe County and the oil and gas industry, which would allow companies to expedite fracking applications if they exceed state standards.

“Arapahoe County has come to a good understanding of how to address this approach,” Swalm said. “The elected officials out there worked hard to come to that.”

Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, said he didn’t want to see a state-sponsored study that he thinks would slant toward the viewpoint of fracking opponents. McNulty said that the oil and gas industry is already being watched in a way that protects the public.

“A well-regulated industry does not pose public health threats to our citizens,” he said.

The bill passed the committee, but came out of it more expensive than when it arrived.

The original bill would have focused only on the oil and gas-related health impacts to those who live in the counties of Adams, Boulder, Larimer and Weld. However, against Ginal’s wishes, the committee amended the study to include Arapahoe County and the City and County of Broomfield.

That expects to add an additional $200,000 to the legislation, bringing the bill’s cost to about $700,000.

Rep. Sue Schafer, D-Wheat Ridge said she was concerned that the added cost could be “a game changer” when it goes before the House Appropriations Committee for funding consideration.

“I am supporting the bill, but I am concerned about adding the extra cost,” Schafer said. “My county and other counties care very much about this issue, but let’s start with a small, controlled study and, in a future year, we can expand on it.”

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Open fOr business Northglenn Mayor Joyce Downing joining restaurant Managing Partner Tracy Ovitt in the official ribbon cutting for the new LongHorn Steakhouse at the Webster Lake Promenade. The ceremony took place at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 31, which is when the business officially opened to the public. Also at the event were other members of City Council and the Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority and representatives from LongHorn Steakhouse, North Metro Fire Rescue District and SAFEBuilt.

City staff and the public were also in attendance.

Courtesy photo by city of Northglenn

efforts to stem energy mandates fail Bills mark third attempt to undo new rural energy standards this session

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Attempts to scale back implementation of increased rural renewable energy mandates suffered another set of defeats at the Capitol this week.

Two Republican-sponReport sored bills that would have either lowered the bar on new energy standards on rural electric providers or that would have pushed back the implementation start date failed in separate legislative committees.

New standards for rural electric providers will require that they generate 20 percent of their energy through renewable sources. The mandate is scheduled to take effect in 2020.

Three GOP-backed bills that sought to undo those new standards have been introduced this session — a year removed from the contentious passage of Senate Bill 252, which doubled the former renewable energy standard of 10 percent.

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But those efforts have failed, most recently as Jan. 30 when the House Transportation and Energy Committee killed a bill that sought to reduce the energy mandate to 15 percent.

Rep. Ray Scott, R-Grand Junction, the bill sponsor, told committee members that the new standards are too high, and they will hurt rural economies.

“Has our policy been misdirected?”

Scott said. “Are we putting too much pressure on different types of energy-related sectors?”

Diana Orf of the Colorado Mining Association, speaking in support of Scott’s measure, said last year’s Senate Bill 252 was passed “very hastily” and the new standard “needs a second look.”

“We believe the standard can be achieved, but it needs more time,” Orf said.

Moffat County commissioner John Kinkaid was more direct in his criticism of SB252, calling it a job killer for coal mining and power production employers in rural parts of the state.

“I’m here today to say that I hope that the war on rural Colorado is over and that we can have a spirit of bipartisanship,” Kinkaid said.

Scott’s bill was met with opposition by SB 252 supporters who said that Colorado is the home to great wind and solar energy resources, that those industries are creating new jobs here, and the new standards will be a boon for new energy jobs here.

“Coloradoans are with us on this issue,”

said Kim Stephens of Environment Colorado, an environmental advocacy group.

“They want more clean, renewable energy.”

The Democrat-led committee killed Scott’s measure following a party-line vote of 8-5.

The day before Scott’s measure died, Rep. Kathleen Conti’s bill that sought to delay the implementation of the new standards until 2025 suffered the same fate.

“We’re really not seeking to change much, but simply extend the deadline that was given,” Conti, a Littleton Republican, told the same committee.

Rep. Polly Lawrence, a Douglas County Republican, a supporter of Conti’s bill, said even though Senate Bill 252 puts a 2 percent cap on energy rate hikes, any hikes would be a burden on some living in rural parts of the state.

“I know 2 percent doesn’t sound like much, but when you have people on fixed

incomes who are struggling to coming out of this recession, 2 percent is a lot,” Lawrence said.

Democrats on the committee believe the new standards will work. They also rejected a long-held Republican argument that last year’s passage of SB 252 was rushed through the Legislature without enough input from rural Coloradans.

“People were brought into the process, and negotiations were long and hard,” said Rep. Cherylin Peniston, D-Westminster. “I just didn’t want the public to be left with the idea that the bill was drafted without participation because I believe that would be a misconception.”

That bill also died following a party-line vote of 8-5.

The bills became the third effort seeking to undo to the new energy mandate standard to fail this session. On Jan. 15, a Senate committee killed a bill seeking an all-out repeal of the new standards.

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Recess program promotes safe play

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Recess at Malley Drive Elementary School in Northglenn may look a little different than other schools. Instead of 15 minutes of chaos, students are working together playing organized games, giving each other high fives and encouraging one another to do their best.

This kind of behavior on the playground is possible through a program called Playworks, which is a national nonprofit program that places a coach in a school who coordinates recess activities that promote inclusion and foster team building, conflict resolution and compromise skills. This is the second year Malley Drive has had a full-time Playworks coach in the school and according to principal Anne Wesley, the program has made a big difference.

After losing an assistant principal to budget cuts, Wesley said she was spending the hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. dealing with playground issues. Whether it was girl drama, or fights, Wesley was handling problems during recess, rather than in the classroom. But with the help of Playworks, that’s changed.

“Playworks has really helped me as

an administrator because the amount of playground issues that end up in the office have been reduced tremendously,” she said. “Now I’m able to spend that time in the classrooms or meeting with teachers to do the work that moves us forward academically.”

Malley Drive’s Playworks coach is Ashley Cunningham. She not only coordinates recess activities that promote safe play, but she also spends time in the classrooms teaching games and coordinates the junior coach leadership program, which teaches a group of fourth and fifth graders how to be leaders on the playground. Program director Brad Riley said the junior coach program is a great opportunity for students to take on a leadership role in their school.

“The junior coaches’ jobs are to run recess. They are an extension of the coach on the playground,” Riley said. “They really love it. They’re able to promote safe, respectful play with their peers. There’s definitely a lot of high fives and encouragement on the playground.”

Wesley’s initial drive to integrate Playworks into Malley Drive was an effort to create a niche in her school. Because of the location of the school, Wesley was losing students and families to specialty schools in the area like The Studio School and

Playworks coach Ashley Cunningham cheers on some students during recess at Malley Drive Elementary School in Northglenn. The Playworks program places a coach in a school in order to coordinate recess activities that foster team building, conflict resolution, compromise skills and promotes inclusion. This is the second year the Malley Drive has utilized the program. Photo by Ashley Reimers STEM Magnet Lab School. Now with the Playworks program, Wesley said she’s able to provide something unique to families.

And for Coach Cunningham, spending her days in Malley Drive is just what she hoped for in a career.

“My passion is kids and to be able to get

out here in an informal setting and connect with the kids, bond with them and teach them life skills is an amazing opportunity,” Cunningham said. “Seeing them come and smile every day is just great.”

For more information about Playworks, visit www.playworks.org.

Vacant buildings to become apartments

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@colorado communitymedia.com Two buildings that have sat vacant for years in Welby will be given new breath of life.

The Adams County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved during its March 24 regular meeting to rezone the .71 acre parcel at 7650 Wash-

ington St. and plans for the buildings to be converted into apartments.

The site is along the east side of Washington north of 75th and south of 78th in south Adams County.

“The property has suffered from disrepair and disinvestment in recent years,” Case Manager Michael Weaver said. “With new ownership comes an opportunity to revitalize a

neglected parcel in Welby.

A higher density use is appropriate at this location as indicated in the Adams County Comprehensive Plan.”

The two-story brick buildings will feature six apartments — two on each floor, including the walkout basement — for a total of 12 units. There will be 10 two-bedroom units with approximately 900 square

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The Adams County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved during its March 24 regular meeting to rezone the .71 acre parcel at 7650 Washington St. and plans for the buildings to be converted into apartments. Photo by Tammy Kranz feet, one three-bedroom unit with approximately 1,088 square feet and one one-bedroom unit with approximately 767 square feet.

There will be 30 parking spots, outdoor lighting installed on the structures and two access points off Washington.

Craig Nelsen, applicant for the rezoning, said

that no one has expressed concerns about the plans.

However, some people have suggested that property may work better as commercial or office space.

“There’s commercial property above and below the property that is vacant as it is, so adding more vacant commercial property or office space to the area I don’t see how that helps,”

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he said.

The Future Land Use map designates this site as mixed use employment, which allows for a mixture of employment uses, including offices, retail, indoor manufacturing, and distribution and warehousing, Weaver said.

“The Comprehensive Plan indicates that in the Welby area, additional residential uses may be appropriate in the mixed use employment area,” he said.

The board in 2012 rejected plans for the buildings to be used as a halfway house.

According to county documents, during the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, the site served as an adult correction facility and was a place where services could be provided to people suffering from mental health issues. During the 1970s, the site served as a community boarding house.

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City sees first multi-housing project in 14 years Carrick Bend apartments available for rent over summer

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com While a lot of focus has been on the opening businesses at the new Webster Lake Promenade, there is another development project just south of that area on Community Center Drive.

Carrick Bend, a new multi-family development at 11525 Community Center Drive, broke ground in October and the first units will be available for rent in July.

“This is a very exciting project for the city, since we haven’t had any new multifamily construction for almost 14 years,” said Debbie Tuttle, economic development manager. “Much of our apartment stock is older, and Carrick Bend provides new and attractive high density housing opportunities for our residents.”

The development has a total of 228 apartments — 132 one-bedroom, 72 twobedroom and 24-three bedrooms. The apartments feature gourmet kitchens with quartz countertops, private outdoor spac-

es and storage, USB outlets and full size washers and dryers. Amenities include a pool, spa, fire pit and barbecue grilling stations and a fully-equipped fitness center.

Another feature that may make this community attractive to prospective residents is its proximity to E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, the D.L. Parsons Theatre and Northglenn Recreation Center and the new commercial development Webster Lake Promenade.

“All of which are great amenities that makes this project pedestrian friendly and provide a community gathering place,” Tuttle said. “These new residents will be able to take a nightly walk around Webster Lake, or go get coffee in the morning at Panera without having to get in to their car.”

Before construction started on the apartments, the property had been used as overflow parking for Boondocks Fun Center. Holland Partners Group purchased the adjacent Stone Mountain Apartments, which were built in 2000, and decided to purchase the vacant land next to it and develop Carrick Bend.

“This is a major financial investment and commitment in Northglenn,” Tuttle

Work continues on Northglenn’s first multi-housing project in almost 14 years. Carrick Bend, 11525 Community Center Drive, broke ground in October and the first units will be available for rent in July. Photo by Tammy Kranz said.

Tuttle said that Northglenn was a landlocked city and multi-housing development opportunities were limited.

“However, there may be some potential opportunities around the Transit Oriented

Development (TOD) areas along the FasTracks locations, and the Karl’s Farm property,” she said.

For more information on the Carrick Bend property visit www.carrickbendapts. com or call 303-353-1651.

Destination Imagination team headed to state

By Ashley Reimers

I get to spend with my friends. We have a lot of fun together,” Solusod said.

“Plus I’m learning team building skills, leadership skills and public speaking skills.”

areimers@ colorado communitymedia.com The Creativity Club, made up of freshman from Legacy and Northglenn high schools, is headed to the Destination ImagiNation state competition on April 12. The team earned first place at the north metro regional tournament on March 8 and since then has been perfecting their craft.

“Leading up to state we are really just trying to make everything as clean as we can,” said team member Matt Davis. “We’re practicing a lot and even adding a little more to our skit.”

Destination ImagiNation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides educational programs for students to learn and experience creativity, teamwork and problem solving.

The educational program requires student teams to solve open-ended challenges and present their solutions at tournaments.

The Creativity Club is made up of Davis, Nick Solusod, Grace Rome, Melissa Stein, Ezzera Raney, Angela Korver and Claire Hamilton. Rachel Rome,

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The Creativity Club, made up of freshmen from Legacy and Northglenn high schools, will be competing in the Destination ImagiNation state competition on April 12. Photo by Ashley Reimers Grace Rome’s mom, is the team manager and oversees the practices and ensures each member makes it to the tournaments, but that’s about it.

“The team does everything themselves. They come up with the idea and

they bring it to life,” Rachel Rome said. “I can make suggestions here and there, but it’s really up to them to work together as a team to solve the challenges.”

Some of the teammates have been together on a DI team since the second

grade and the others have joined as the years have gone by. For all of them being on the team isn’t just about winning tournaments and making it to state, it’s about friendship and learning lifelong skills.

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April 10, 2014

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Uncomfortable with business casual in workplace As I write this, I am pondering what to wear for a business meeting in a few hours. The meeting invitation said “business casual,” which immediately sent a shaft of dread into my chest.

That’s because, to my mind, business casual is one of the worst things to happen to women in the workplace. I’m not talking here about a gender-discrimination topic — but this is a gender-based issue.

The concept of a relaxed dress code at work started for me in the 1980s with what was known around the office as “California casual.” This term has always had a certain kind of cachet to me, a land-locked Colorado-born girl, that conjured up visions of breezy pastels and topsider boat shoes with jaunty white leather laces.

In reality, I wasn’t that far off—lightcolored khaki pants became preferred attire, usually with an open-collared shirt.

Topsiders were acceptable, as long as they were worn with socks.

Now, you might have noticed here that what I am describing is clothing perfectly suitable for men for California casual, casual Fridays, dress-down days, and, ultimately, business casual. Of course, women were also free to adopt this casual style, but in my experience, women in khakis and a shirt looked less professional than the men (and far less comfortable).

And as I’m backpedaling though my mind about what my options are for my meeting, I’m aware of my own discomfort with business casual attire.

I usually prefer not to wear pants, unless they’re jeans, which do occasionally sneak into a casual dress code if they are “nice.” I’ve also noticed that when said dress code also allows tennis shoes, I have a literal spring in my step and I go about my work with more of a lilt.

But tennies are often off the list, and the quandary for me becomes what shoes to wear with pants … I do not like wearing socks. It’s far easier for me to pair flats with a casual skirt, but there’s also a catch to that — for much of my professional career, we women have been required to wear pantyhose. This sort of takes away the whole aspect of going casual!

Not only are bare legs more fashionable these days — check out any red carpet — but going without hose is way more comfortable, especially in warmer weather. But this item of women’s wear is so contentious that sometimes whole meetings are dedicated to this decision,

and it never seems to be the women who object to a no-hose policy. I’m not really sure why it matters to people who don’t have to wear them ...

Granted, there are some months in Colorado when tights or pants are preferable simply because of the temperature.

And I found when I worked in health care that wearing hose was non-negotiable, and I accepted that, usually opting for slacks or a suit with pants and regular socks and shoes.

But today it’s springtime in the Rockies, and as soon as put down my pen, I’m going to rummage up a swingy skirt and toss on a blazer and greet the world in barelegged beauty.

And I’m quite comfortable with that.

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During the groundbreaking for Terumo BCT’s new headquarters in Lakewood, we asked why this is important.

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Making a present of the past My daughter is now about seven weeks away from graduating high school. Wow, that time went fast! I still remember the day she was born, as, I think, most parents remember the days their children are born. What we have a hard time remembering is who we were on the day our children were born.

There is a line in the movie “Field of Dreams” that has always struck me: when Ray Kinsella’s father takes off his catcher’s mask and looks around, Ray — played

by Kevin Costner — says, “I only saw him later, when he was worn down by life.”

What an interesting thought! Our children, for all the time we spend watching them grow (in the blink of an eye!), never, ever get to see who we were at their age.

In some cases, this is a really, really good thing. There are a lot of things in all of our pasts that I’m sure we’d be just as happy our children never know about.

And yet, there is a part of me that sincerely wishes my daughter knew who I used to be, who the boy was that her mother fell in love with. I wasn’t always the guy who spent hours at a time trying to figure out our taxes or how to pay for them; I didn’t always stew for days over major purchases like cars; and I certainly wasn’t always the guys who rolled his eyes and sighed when things didn’t go the way I planned.

No, seriously — I used to be a very laid back, roll-with-the punches sort of guy. I was even frequently known to laugh. But she’ll never get to know that guy. And, that’s all right — if I were still that guy, our house would have been foreclosed on and all our stuff repossessed years ago. Frankly, I was kind of an idiot, and if I hadn’t been “worn down by life,” she wouldn’t have much of a future in front of her.

But there are lessons to be learned in that, too. If she could see how many mistakes I recovered from, she might learn to be less afraid of risk. If she could see when I let an opportunity slip by because of uncertainty, she might learn to seize the day.

If she knew how much my life changed the

day she was born, she might understand some of the decisions I’ve made since then, and how much her life will change someday, too.

So, in the interest of allowing her a glimpse of who that person was, several years ago I started writing a letter to her, trying to capture at least a shadow of who I used to be. It’s not that I want to recapture any of my past “glory” for her (what a short and boring story that would be!), but just to give her a small picture in my old voice. Frankly, I haven’t been nearly as diligent in maintaining that letter as I would have liked to be, but it’s still better than nothing.

My wife told me the other day about another idea she heard: when a child is born, open an email account in their name. As the years go by, send to that account pictures, stories, notes, ideas— anything that might give them a picture of their past. Then, when they turn 18, or 21, or whatever, give them the password to the account.

But the method is of no matter — the effort is important. I would encourage anybody out there with a child on the way, or who intends to have a child some day, start some sort of a record of yourself. Your children deserve to know who you are, not just who you are going to be.

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

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The times — they are a changin’ When Bob Dylan wrote the above song lyrics he probably never grasped how many times op-ed columnists would use his song title. However, it fits the current times. We see it everywhere including most aspects of our lives. Certainly in politics, we are seeing a shift in the public’s increasing preference for Republicans over Democrats. For those of us who follow the “political scene”, we know that it is a forever ebb and flow of change.

Catch these partial lyrics from his song — “Come senators, congressmen. Please heed the call. Don’t stand in the doorway. Don’t block up the hall. For he that gets hurt will be he who has stalled …”

A LOT OF CANDIDATES ARE UP

The latest Associated Press-GfK poll demonstrates the shifting tide toward Republican candidates in the upcoming mid-term Congressional elections. Remember your high school civics class — the entire 435 members of the House of Representatives are up for grabs and 1/3 of the U.S. Senate seats are to be determined this coming November.

Plus in Colorado, we have the Governor’s

race, State legislator candidates and county elected officials on the “chopping block.” So, all seven Congressional seats representing different parts of Colorado are to be determined along with U.S. Senator Mark Udall’s re-election bid for another 6 year term.

Governor Hickenlooper will face the successful Republican gubernatorial candidate from their primary election.

POLL FAVORS GOP

The AP-GfK poll shows the GOP gaining ground. Those polled who are registered and are most interested in politics show Republicans favored by a healthy margin of 14 percent, or 51 percent to 37 percent

in March. In January, this group was about evenly split. Also, favorable views of the GOP have improved with 38 percent overall saying they hold a favorable impression of the party.

Voters are becoming more disenchanted with the Democratic Party’s “package” as the “new normal” in jobs sets in. However, when it comes to overall Congressional approval, the results show a stagnant and negative picture. A whopping 82 percent disapprove of the job which Congress is doing regardless of party preference. Amen!!

UDALL “UNDER THE GUN”

Here in Colorado, it would appear that incumbent U.S. Senator Mark Udall will not have a “cake walk” in his bid for re-election.

He tied himself too close to President Obama on too many high profile issues. In particular, Udall has lost favor with voters over his strident support of the Obamacare health plan and how existing policyholders could keep their current policy. Plus, the Republicans recently pulled a major coup by “switching dance partners” with Congressman Cory Gardner now running

Remembering true love How many times have you walked into a nursing home and witnessed a man or woman trying to communicate with their loved one. And so often the patient doesn’t have a clue their loved one is there. And yet the life partner faithfully sits there talking to the patient as if nothing has changed.

When I was back to Saul Centre a few weeks ago I was given this article by a caretaker. It just touched my heart and I think it will do the same for you. It reminded me of a 97- year-old gentleman who lost his wife several years ago. He always says, “I married my wife not until she dies, but for all eternity.”

True love It was approximately 8:30 one busy morning when an elderly gentleman in his 80’s walked in to a clinic to have stitches

removed from his thumb. He stated that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9 a.m.

The doctor took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be able to see him. Seeing the man looking anxiously at his watch, the doctor decided he would take time then to evaluate his wound.

Upon examination, the doctor found the man’s thumb well healed so he talked to one of the other doctors, got the needed supplies to remove the stitches and redressed the wound. While taking care of his wound, the two began to engage in conversation. The doctor asked the man why he was in such a hurry. The man replied that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife.

The doctor then inquired as to her health and the man told the doctor that she had been there for quite a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. As the doctor finished dressing the man’s wound he asked if the man’s wife would be worried if he was a bit late. The man said she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him

against Udall instead of extremist Ken Buck and others. My gut tells me that Gardner just might pull off an upset. It would be similar to the UConn Huskies upsetting the University of Florida Gators, the No. 1 seed in the March Madness basketball tournament.

CHANGING TIMES FOR ALL

That is enough election stuff for now.

There are many other examples of our changing times. Just look at the continued demise of printed newspapers; the ever increasing use of technology in so many facets of our lives, more popularity in organically grown foods; more families opting out of traditional public schools; less Christians worshipping in main-stream churches; more toll road and commuter rail lines being financed and operated by private sector companies and on and on and on. Needless to say, Bob Dylan knew what he was singing about way back in the 1960’s when he recorded this popular hit song.

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in five years now.

The surprised doctor then said, “And you are still going every morning, even though she doesn’t know who you are?”

The man smiled as he patted the doctor’s hand and said, “She doesn’t know me but I still know who she is.”

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

The truth probably isn’t in the middle So the other day I found myself in the middle of a situation. I was a third party to two other people debating and even arguing over an event that had taken place. They both viewed and experienced the circumstances differently and at this point had become quite agitated with one another.

When they asked me my opinion and who I thought was right, my first instinct was to run as fast I could away from the situation. Although that was probably the right move, it was almost impossible based on where we were at the moment. And then my over-developed sense of obligation kicked in anyway and I tried to mediate as best I could. I went to my “go-to” line in these situations and said something like, “It sounds like you both have a strong opinion about what happened and the truth can probably be found somewhere in the middle.”

Is that a cop-out or what? So much for my “go-to” line.

If truth is really truth, how can it be found in the middle? Are we compromising truth for political correctness and making sure we smooth over feelings for all parties involved, making sure everyone in the situation is OK? And if so, is there anything really wrong with that approach? Unfortunately I think there is — it’s called avoiding the truth.

Now there are some people who are extremely direct and never have an issue with speaking their mind or telling others exactly how they feel and how they perceive things.

This doesn’t mean they are right or even necessarily telling the truth, it just means that they are direct. These folks typically live by a saying, “Seldom right, but never in doubt.”

The other extreme is people who will not utter a word; they will stand by and passively watch or listen as someone spins a story or even tells an outright lie. They know it’s wrong but they would prefer to keep quiet instead of risking the wrath of the other person or just take the position of going along to get along.

I am not sure about you, but no matter how much it might hurt, and it has hurt when it has happened to me … I would

rather someone be honest, even brutally honest with me and tell me what I need to hear, not just want I want to hear. I want them to tell me the truth or call me out when they feel I am not telling the truth. And here’s what I have personally experienced in each situation: When the truth is actually revealed, regardless of how painful it might be, everything becomes better much faster for all parties. There may have been initial hurts and disappointments, but truth is truth and no one has to continue a lie or perpetuate a story that could cause drama or future problems.

There is a Proverb that reads, “An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.” There is so much truth in that one simple Proverb.

It is so frustrating for everyone involved when we search for the truth in conflicting agendas and personalities. Drama gives way to truth and we find ourselves back in the vicious cycle of political correctness and making sure everyone feels good.

Maybe it’s more like the epic line by Jack Nicholson in the movie “A Few Good Men” when he shouts from the witness stand, “You can’t handle the truth!”

How about you, is the truth found somewhere in the middle? Is an honest answer like a kiss on the lips? Can you handle the truth? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we learn to live in the truth it really will be a better than good week.

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

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Gov. John Hickenlooper poses with legislative members after signing Senate Bill 004, which authorized community colleges to offer some four-year degrees. Rep. Jenise May (not in picture) was a sponsor of the bill. Courtesy photo

May highlights legislative work Representative focuses on budget, disability issues

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Several of the bills that Rep. Jenise May sponsored this legislative session dealt with the intellectually and developmentally disabled.

May, D-District 30, said the bills focused on allowing individuals with developmental disabilities stay independent if they were able.

One of those bills, House Bill 14-1338, created the regional centers task force to study matters relating to the state’s regional centers for people with intellectual disabilities and to make recommendations.

Another related bill was HB 14-1252, dealt with the funding and increase in system capacity for home- and communitybased services to intellectual and developmental disabilities “Colorado has struggled to provide services in this area and we end up moving them in a highest care because that was what available,” she said.

She said that this bill creates different levels of care and allows a person to get the right care at the right level instead of putting them in the highest care possible. She said this is also saving the state money.

“This is doing the right thing — which is rare in government — and saving taxpayers’ money, these are good things to me,” May said.

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com This legislative session marks the midway mark for Rep. Jenise May’s first term in office.

May said she was honored to be appointed to the Joint Budget Committee because generally appointees have much more experience in the Legislature. Being on this committee, which is in charge of keeping a balanced budget, has been an all-consuming job, she May said.

She said though she did not anticipate the exhaustive work — her days start at 7 a.m. and do not end until 7 p.m. and she reviews 200 to 300 pages of budget-related items daily — she says she is honored to be on the committee.

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Gov. John Hickenlooper signed both these bills into law, as well as other related bills that were technical in nature.

The governor also signed Senate Bill 14004, which May sponsored. This legislation gives community colleges in the state the right to offer four-year degrees in career and technical fields.

May said prior to this legislation, if a student got an associate degree from a community college, he or she would have to go to a four-year college to expand on that degree.

“This now allows community colleges to offer that degree so students can move forward instead of backtracking,” she said.

She said this saves the student time and money.

The types of four-year bachelor of applied science degrees that can be offered at community colleges include dental hygiene, culinary arts and water quality management.

May said she did not have time to work on a lot of bills because her main focus, since November, has been on the budget.

May serves on the Joint Budget Committee, which is tasked with analyzing the management, operations, programs and fiscal needs of the state government.

“I spent an enormous amount of time looking at the budget and making sure it passes,” she said.

Committee assignment an honor, hard work May works on state budget, holds town hall meetings

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experience,” May said.

May also serves on the Appropriations committee.

May represents District 30, which spans from northern Aurora to rural Adams County east of Denver International Airport and into parts of Thornton. Because of the large area of the district, May holds town hall meetings in Thornton, Commerce City and Aurora.

For the most part the town halls have been a question-and-answer format.

“I ask my constituents how they like the town halls because it’s for them, not me,” May said. “They just want us to be there to answer their questions.”

May’s next town halls will be on Saturday, April 26. From 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E. 60th Ave., she will co-host a town hall with Rep. Dominick Moreno and Sen. Jessie Ulibarri. From 1:30-2:30 p.m., she will co-host a town hall with Sen. Mary Hodge at Wright Farms Anythink Library, 5877 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton.

May served more than 25 years in public service before become a legislator. She served as the deputy director of the Colorado Department of Human Services.

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Elsa (Miriam BC Tobin) takes care of Helen Martins (Deborah Curtis), an artist living in rural South Africa, in “The Road to Mecca.” Photo by Sarah Roshan

The road to a deeper self

Miners Alley Playhouse explores art, aging

By Clarke Reader

creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Aging is an inevitable part of every life, but it is up to each person to determine the grace and dignity with which they move through their later years.

Miners Alley Playhouse’s latest production is by award-winning South African playwright Athol Fugard, and tells the story of Helen Martins and her journey to aging on her own terms.

“The Road to Mecca” will be playing at the theater, 1224 Washington Ave., through May 4. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday.

According to director Len Matheo, the show follows the true story of Helen Martins (Deborah Curtis), an elderly woman living in South Africa, who goes out on her own in her life and art, and earns the ire of her conservative village.

“The show isn’t about politics or religion, but instead is about the power of creativity and independence,” Matheo said. “Fugard also expertly dives into aging, trust and friendship. It’s an amazing play that can explore all these things.”

“Miss Helen” — as she is referred to in the play — is living outside of a small village, creating sculptures and living as a kind of pariah. However, when she receives pressure from the Rev. Marius

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IF YOU GO WHAT: “The Road to Mecca” WHERE: Miners Alley Playhouse 1224 Washington Ave., Golden WHEN: Through May 4.

7: 30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday 6 p.m. - Sunday COST: $23 adult $20 senior and youth $12 children under 12 INFORMATION: 303-935-3044 or www.minersalley.com (Tim Fishbaugh) to move out of her home and go to a retirement home, Elsa (Miriam BC Tobin) helps her stand on her own.

Curtis said that “The Road to Mecca” has been on her radar for a long time, an she is thrilled to act in a role that she has long wanted to play.

“I feel very privileged to get this chance — it’s not something you get to do often,” she said. “I’m so inspired by the real woman and the real creations that are now in museums.”

Martins would go on to become South Africa’s top Outsider Artists, and her home is now a collection of her works. According to information provided by Miners Alley, she was fascinated with the interplay of reflection and space, of light, dark, and different colors.

She decorated the inside of her house, and then continued on to her garden, which she filled with biblical

figures, Oriental saints, mythical figures, birds, and castles made from cement, empty bottles, and pieces of glass, which all face east towards Mecca.

After 1976 when Martins died, her home — called The Owl House — became a museum.

“Her character and strength in not becoming what the culture said she had to be is just amazing,” Curtis said.

“Through the course of the play she really discovers her own inner strength, and that was exciting to play.”

One of the biggest challenges in bringing the show to life, according to Matheo, was getting the South African dialect right, and so a dialect coach was enlisted to help out the actors.

“That accent is a big part of transporting the audience to this village,” he said. “I also did a lot of research about what it would have been like in that time, especially for a woman to speak out the way she did.”

Curtis found the character of Martins incredibly relatable, and that is something she is hoping to convey in her performance. She also wants to highlights the inspiring meaning behind Martins’ struggle.

“Working on this character brought me to this deep emotional place, especially as an aging woman myself,” Curtis said. “The themes are bigger than just one woman — they’re a struggle we all go through. It was a profound experience.”

For more information, call 303-9353044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

On April 24 you can dine out for a cause. There are 250 restaurants participating in Dining Out for Life this year, and they expect to raise more than $300,000.

Racines and the Cherry Cricket have participated since day one and several venues have participated for more than 10 years.

This event raises money for Project Angel Heart, which supplies essential food and nutrition to those living with HIV/ AIDS and other illnesses such as cancer or diabetes.

You can help raise money by simply dining out. Check out the list of restaurants at www.projectangelheart.org.

Try a new kid on the block at Old Major, The Populist, Olive & Finch or beast + bottle. Some of the local favorites to try are Fruition, Opus Fine Dining & Wine Bar and Mizuna. Support a great organization for an even better cause by simply Dining Out for Life.

Among the participating suburban eateries: Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta (Lone Tree, Littleton, Parker, Golden and Highlands Ranch); 24 Union (Lakewood); Beau Jo’s Colorado Style Pizza (Arvada and Boulder); Bent Fork (Aurora); Bent Noodle (Aurora); Farro’s (Centennial); Foolish Craig’s Cafe (Boulder); Great Scott’s Eatery (Broomfield); The Grill at Legacy Ridge (Westminster); Kachina Southwestern Grill (Westminster); Little India (Lakewood); Marco’s Coal Fired Pizzeria (Inverness area); Old Neighborhood restaurant (Arvada); Romano’s Italian Restaurant (Littleton); Street Kitchen Asian Bistro (Inverness area); Taco House (Lakewood) and The Wooden Table (Greenwood Village).

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You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream!

And the Hilltop and Crestmoor neighborhoods may be screaming the loudest now that the High Point Creamery is coming soon at 215 S. Holly St. on the southwest corner of Holly and Cedar.

Husband and wife team Chad Stutz and Erika Thomas are opening their first retail location of High Point Creamery this spring with several more planned.

The signature item will be the “bombe,” which Thomas describes as “a molded ice cream dessert that has its origins in Victorian-era France. First we layer ice cream, let it harden, and then we add a meringue, let that harden and then top it off with another layer of delicious ice cream. All of this then sets in an authentic copper mold from the 1960s. After it hardens, the bombe is removed from its mold and sliced like a cake to serve.”

High Point also will serve sorbets and unusual ice cream toppings such as candied violets or black lava salt. The Creamery plans to host chefs from notable area restaurants to collaborate on their own specialty offerings.

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‘Grease’ musical slides into production Prairie View to perform popular musical

By Michelle Boyer Grease is the word on stage at Prairie View High School, 12909 East 120th Ave., Henderson starting today at 7 p.m.

“I chose Grease because I wanted to do a musical everyone could sing along with,” PVHS Theater Director Jennifer Bryner said. “Grease is timeless and FUN.” The performances are today, April 10, through Saturday at 7 p.m.

The cost is $5 for students and seniors, and $9 for adults. All tickets are sold at the door.

Lundyn Roybal (Kenickie) shows his bad boy demeanor on stage.

He’s the ladies’ man, who’s proud of his car “Greased Lightning.” “I really like playing this role, because it’s not me at all in real life,” he said.

“It’s someone different to play and have fun with.”

Roybal loves theater and everything it takes in putting together a production.

“This musical has to be so fun because the cast is so big,” he said.

“We’ve had the time it takes to work with everyone, and to incorporate them into the show more than regular plays. I prefer singing the most, when it comes to productions.”

His favorite two shows he’s performed in are Thoroughly Modern Millie, he played (Muzzy Boy), and The Drowsy Chaperone, when playing ( Mr. Feldzieg) was his first lead role. “It was a really good experience and I got to sing by myself,” Roybal said. “I liked ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie,’ because it was a play only about one person, and not a whole ensemble.”

This was Roybal’s first year competing at the Thespian Conference and he said it was a great experience. “I got a superb on the song and performances I did,” he said.

“One performance I did was from Seussical The Musical, and I sang “Alone in the Universe.”

In May, Roybal has and audition with the Boulder Dinner Theater.

“I’m excited, and I like to perform,” he said.

Senior JodiLyn Richardson said she was one of those children who would stand in front of the mirror with the hair brush and she’d make sure she knew every line to the TV

Students perform “Grease.” Courtesy photos

JodiLyn Richardson and Lundyn Roybal. show, but never thought it would be a dream worth having.

“I was super exited when I came to Prairie View and they had a theater department,” she said. “I’ve been doing theater since my freshman year.”

One of Richardson’s favorite

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Lombardi back for more The 5th Annual Flight to Luxury Hangar Party which raises money for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver will welcome Vic Lombardi back for a second year as the official emcee for Flight to Luxury.

The CBS4 sportscaster (and a personal favorite of moi) will return to the runway to entertain the audience with his strut down the catwalk and endless jokes.

plays was Fools, by Neil Simon.

“I loved that cast so much, and my role, (Sofia) was kind of a lead character,” she said. “I also enjoyed playing one of the witches in Macbeth.

“Macbeth was intense. It was really fun, because the witches got to

The Sept. 12 event will be held at two of the area’s private jet hangars: XJet and Signature Flight Support, at Centennial Airport. Presented by Cuvée Escapes, the event will showcase custom-couture private villas by Cuvée, elite jets, exotic cars, and live entertainment. The goal is to raise $1 million for the Boys & Girls Club.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.flighttoluxury.com.

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As part of the Jeffco Schools Foundation’s fifth annual Love Our Schools Luncheon, Columbine High School Principal Frank DeAngelis will be honored on Thursday, April 10.

As principal, DeAngelis became the reassuring voice of the 1999 Columbine shooting tragedy. He ends his 18-year ca-

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Meshefski (T-Bird) and Alyse Foster (angel with Teen Angel). “Both young-ladies have been an amazing addition to our cast, and have brought a lot of joy and pride to the students in the show,” Bryner said.

“Audrey wanted to do theater, and her most favorite movie ever is Grease, Lori Meshefski said. “Ms. Bryner talked us into having her be in the play. This has been the most incredible thing so far as our transition into high school this year. It’s given her the opportunity to shine a bit. Just because she has Downs Syndrome doesn’t mean she can’t do a lot, and it’s been good for her language development. Also socializing as a part of a group has been important. It’s a wonderful experience to know that she fits in finally.”

Meshefski said her daughter has said things like, “Momma this is awesome. I get to dance. I get to sing. I’m a T-Bird.”

“She’s really enjoyed it, and it’s been a really good move for us.

She wants to continue doing it,” Meshefski said.

house,” “under contract” and “sold” signs with a customer-service representative at RMD Signs, a real estate and commercial signs manufacturer in Englewood: “I guess I look awfully optimistic buying all these signs when I haven’t even shown the house yet. But I am optimistic it will sell and sell quick in this market.”

reer as principal and more than 35 years in public education when the school session ends this spring.

In honor of his contributions to Columbine and to students and schools around the nation, DeAngelis will be honored with the 2014 Norma Anderson Lifetime Service Award.

The fifth annual Love Our Schools Luncheon is a fundraiser for the programs of Jeffco Schools Foundation. The luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 10 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities.

The lifetime service award is named for Jefferson County legislator and education advocate Sen. Norma Anderson.

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add red to their costume while everyone else had to wear black and white. We stood out and tried to make it as creepy as possible. A lot of people enjoyed our production.”

Richardson said she can definitely relate to her current role of (Rizzo) in Grease. “She’s a greaser female version, but stuck in a pink lady body,” she said. “She thinks she’s all cool and everyone thinks she’s trashy, but in reality she’s not.

Throughout the show she tries to perform she’s not.”

Working on Grease has been so much fun for Richardson. She said the community should come see the production. “It’s a great way to get out and see what the Arts are doing local schools,” she said. “It’s a great way to see what we’re made of.”

Richardson is looking into attending the Colorado Film School or the American Musical and Drama Academy in California. She wants to become and actress in film.

Grease also has two more actors who’ve shined on the stage: Audrey

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@applewood baptist church HE IS RISEN AS HE SAID

Resurrection Celebration Services at 8 am, 11 am and 6 pm on Sunday, April 20.

Bible study at 9:30 am for all ages

Easter Worship S E R V I C E S

Child care for ages birth thru kindergarten during all services.

Applewood Baptist Church 11200 W 32nd Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO www.applewoodbaptist.com

Holy Week Maundy Thursday Service April 17, 7:00 p.m.

Sermon: Ò A New CommandmentÓ

Join us for Holy Week starting April 13, 2014

He is Risen!

Palm Sunday (April 13)

Easter Sunday Service April 20, 10:30 a.m.

Sermon: Ò The Laughter of the UniverseÓ -Rev. Dr. Jack Cabaness

• 8:00 a.m. Learning Center Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser • 10:00 a.m. Worship Service

Maundy Thursday (April 17) • 7:00 p.m. Worship, hand-washing and communion

Music: 20-member Chancel Choir * Westminster Presbyterian Church 3990 W. 74th (74th & Bradburn) - 303-429-8508

Good Friday (April 18) • 7:00 p.m. A solemn Tenebrae Service of the Passion of Christ in the Sanctuary

Easter Sunday (April 20) • 6:30 a.m. SONrise Worship - Arvada Cemetery • 10:00 a.m. Worship and decorating the Flowering Cross

5592 Independence St. www.arvadapc.org 303-422-3463

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April 13 – Palm Sunday

Worship Service 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Breakfast Brunch 7 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt 9:30 a.m.

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9:30 a.m. – Palm Parade 10 a.m. – Worship Service 11 a.m. – Donkey Rides

April 17 – Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. – Worship Service

April 18 – Good Friday

6:30 p.m. – International community dinner 7:30 p.m. – Worship Service with South Metro Saints Covenant Churches

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your week & more Thursday/april 10 NighT ouT Women’s night out for adults with developmental disabilities is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 10. Meet at the FRIENDS office, 11851 Saulsbury St., Broomfield. The women will go to Fat Cat’s Bowling Alley. Please eat before arriving.

We will purchase some fries and drinks, but no dinner will be served. Contact Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at info@friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-404-0123.

Thursday/april 10 NighT ouT Men’s night out for adults with developmental

disabilities is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 10. Meet at the FRIENDS office, 11851 Saulsbury St., Broomfield. The men will make pizza and play board games at the FRIENDS office, 11851 Saulsbury St., Broomfield. Contact Molly Coufal, evening/ social program director, at info@friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-404-0123.

Thursday/april 10, 17, 30 healTh classes Bridges Integrative Health and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center is offering community health and wellness services and classes at 8300 W. 38th Ave. Free parking is available. Space is limited. Go to www.WellnessAtBridges. com or call 303-425-2262 to register or for information and costs. Upcoming classes are: BaBy yoga camp, 8:45-10 a.m. Fridays from April 4-25.

For tickets and information, call 303-456-6772 or go to http:// www.coloradoacts.org/

and toy items are $1. Also selling books, baby equipment, and furniture. All proceeds benefit Kids’ Discovery Days Preschool.

Everything is half price after noon on Saturday.

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opeN house West Woods, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada,

musical program The Northland Chorale proudly presents “Rockin’ Through the 50s & 60s,” musical direction by Mark Stamper. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn.

For information and tickets, visit www.northlandchorale.org or call 720-515-4NLC (4652).

will have its annual spring open house April 11-13. Vendors will answer questions and help get you ready for spring and summer.

Thursday/april 10 moNThly coffee Colorado Sen. Rachel Zenzinger will devote her monthly “Coffee with Constituents” to general discussion and Q&A about legislative issues April 10 at the Indian Tree Golf Course Club House, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

After opening remarks at 7 a.m., Zenzinger will encourage participants to set the agenda and express their concerns on issues of greatest priority. She will be especially interested in receiving feedback in regard to the “Three E’s” (education, economy, elders) that have received so much of her attention in the Senate. While anyone from the public may attend the meeting, the content will generally focus on issues that most affect residents of Senate District 19, which Zenzinger serves.

Coffee will be available, but attendees will be required to purchase breakfast. Go to www.RachelForColorado.com or call her at 303-866-4840.

acupuNcTure and Allergies, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17.

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TheaTer show Colorado ACTS presents a community class production of “Treachery at Cartilage Creek,” at April 11-12 and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada.

Toy/cloThiNg sale A kids’ clothing and toy sale is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, at the Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St, Arvada. Most clothing

second Thursday: Mind-Body Connection (April 10).

preNaTal yoga, 8:45-10 a.m. Mondays through April 28. aromaTherapy, 6-7:30 p.m. last Wednesday: Aromatherapy IV: Herbal Infused Honey (April 30).

swiNg BaNd Sentimental Sounds Swing Band will perform 4-6 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the D Note. The band plays swing, ballroom, Latin, polkas and boogie, so there’s something for everyone. There is no charge, and everyone is welcome. Contact rdodich@comcast.net or 303-422-3330. saTurday/april 12 elecTroNics recycliNg Trust Hall Insurance Services, in Your Week continues on Page 17

friday aNd saTurday/april 11-12 magic Tree House Prairie Playhouse presents “Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark,” an adaptation of the first of Mary Pope Osborne’s fantasy adventure books. The show is performed by the playhouse’s upcoming youth pupils as part of their spring training. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, April 11, and 1 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Armory at Brighton Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St. Go to https://www.prairieplayhouse.com/productions/treehouse to purchase tickets.

sTress relief monthly workshop series, 6-8 p.m. every

saTurday/april 12

Easter Morning Service

Easter Worship S E R V I C E S

Sunday, April 20th ~ 10am • Choir Presentation • Easter Message • Blossoming of the Cross • Nursery & Pre-School activities available.

Good Friday Candlelight Communion Service, April 18th ~ 7:00pm

Everyone is welcome!

Shepherd of Love Fellowship 13550 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield www.shepherdoflove.org Info: 303-466-5749

Sunday, April 13 @ 9:00am: Palm Sunday Wednesday, April 16 @ 12:00 pm and 6:30 pm: Stations of the Cross and Holy Communion Thursday, April 17 @ 7:00 pm: Maundy Thursday Service Friday, April 18 @ 7:00 pm: Good Friday Service Saturday, April 19 @ 7:00 pm: The Great Vigil of Easter Sunday, April 20 @ 9:00 am: Easter Day “By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.”

Rev. Bruce H. Swinehart St James Episcopal Church 8235 W 44th Ave Wheat Ridge CO 80034 Office: (303) 424-1118

Website: sjwr.org

Church of the Beloved Ecumenical Catholic Community

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Palm Sunday, April 12th, 5PM Holy Thursday, April 17th, 6:30PM. Last Supper and Washing of the Feet Good Friday, April 18th, 6:30PM The Passion and Veneration of the Cross Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 19th, 9 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 20, 8 a.m.

The Ecumenical Catholic Communion offers a wonderful way to celebrate your Catholic faith. We invite you to join us for a rich, familiar Mass, a small caring community and Communion open to all: families, singles, divorced, remarried, gay or straight and non-Catholics. There are five ECC parishes in the metro area including Longmont and Ft. Collins.

10500 Grant • northGlenn For more information, call 303-489-7046 www.churchofthebeloved-ecc.org

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Golden First Presbyterian Church South Golden Road at W. 16th Ave. 303-279-5591

Maundy Thursday:

7:00 pm, April 17th, 2014

Easter Worship:

9:00 am, April 20th, 2013

Easter egg hunt and breakfast following service.

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ADULT DAY SERVICE RESCUED US!

On any given day during the week, you might find Jane engaged with the staff and clients of The Senior Hub’s Adult Day Program in Northglenn. Her family is able to work, secure in the fact that she is well cared for during the day.

A couple of years ago Jane’s family were talking to lawyers about her needs. One of the lawyers contacted a registered nurse looking for op-

tions and care. It just so happened that The Senior Hub and the Adult Day Service was listed in some resource information.

Jane was suffering from Alzheimer’s and had developed more risk of falling or wondering off over the last few years. Her need for daytime supervision and companionship brought the family to our program desperate for help. As with all caregivers, the guilt they

had about placing Jane outside the home was weighing heavy on them.

Our Program Director advised that, “Many of our clients families experience the Caregivers Guilt Syndrome, making placement difficult. We work with the families to help alleviate their fears and let them know that it is safe and alright to leave a loved one in the care of professionals, as we have here at the Adult Day Service.”

Jane and her family are enthusiastic about the services provided at the Adult Day Services program. “The staff are just wonderful. Your program has allowed us to go on with our lives guilt free, knowing that mom is safe and cared for.”

And Jane enjoys her time with us contributing to the day’s events and being a part of our circle of friends and staff. She never wants to leave at the end of the day. Jane’s family have advised us that, sometimes she doesn’t remember things very well, like she always thinks she left her purse

at work, but she comes home every day and says, “those people over there sure are nice.” She also appears to be more emotionally happy and feels like she has accomplished something after her visits at ADS. “The Senior Hub’s Adult Day Services program really did rescue us…”

“We wanted to take good care of Jane but didn’t know where to

turn until we found your program. Jane’s illness has given us a glimpse of what may be ahead for each of us in the near future. We can only hope that a program as wonderful and caring as yours will still be available to us then. Thank you for your wonderful service.”

If you have a loved one who needs care during the day, or possibly someone to come in and help

out in their home, call The Senior Hub. Helping the elderly and their families continues to be the focus of our agency. For Adult Day Services call 303-287-2400 or our main office at 303-426-4408 today… Let us rescue you and ease your guilt by helping you to lovingly care for your aging family members.

Can YOU lend a hand?

Please complete this form and mail along with your donation to: The Senior Hub, 2360 W. 90th Ave., Federal Heights, CO 80260 You can also donate online at www.seniorhub.org

Please join us in our mission to care for those who need your helping hands and caring hearts.

YES, I want to help!

Donor Name_____________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________City_____________State___Zip_______ e-mail_________________________________________________________________ I would like to donate: ___$1000___$500___$250___$100___$50___$25___Other (amount:______) Pledges for ongoing support can now be made by calling the office at 303-426-4408.

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WHAT DO IRISH, DUCKS AND ALPACA’S HAVE IN COMMON? Nothing but their recent visit to The Senior Hub Adult Day Service in Northglenn.

Program Director, Nancy Kingsbury recently brought in her pet duck Alfred to share with the ADS clients. Alfred is friendly and chatty, (sorry, I mean quacky) with everyone he meets and the clients enjoyed the visit.

On March 17th The Heritage Irish Step

Dancers came in to help ADS clients celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. “Their costumes are lovely,” noted one of our clients who smiled through the whole performance.

We want to thank Ariel Bennett and the students from the school for sharing their talents with our clients here at the Adult Day Service.

You brought with you a whole lot of Irish Sunshine and it was sincere-

MARCH FOR MEALS: A BIG SUCCESS We want to thank all our friends and family who participated in this year’s March for Meals events. By eating at one of our sponsoring restaurants, or making additional cash donations, you assisted us in raising money that will continue to put meals on tables for elderly neighbors right here in your communities.

And remember… if you’re headed out to eat again in the future, please stop by one of these restaurants, have great meal and thank them for participating in the support of The Senior Hub Meals on Wheels program and our mission to care for older adults. THANK YOU!!!!

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And then came our most unusual visitors ever to The Senior Hub Adult Day Service.

Payton and Dasher, two baby alpacas from Annies Alpaca Ranch in Longmont, and their mom Ann Danielson stopped in for a visit which was very exciting, and load of fun. Thanks for sharing information about Alpaca’s and showing us how cute and

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As you can see, our Adult Day Service is not just a place to sit all day but one of compassion, fun, education, companionship and camaraderie. Thanks to all who provided special moments for those in our care. If you’d like more information about The Senior Hub Adult Day Service, please call 303-287-2400 and speak with Nancy.

LOCAL MAYORS DELIVER MEALS ON WHEELS A special thanks to Mayor Joyce Thomas - Federal Heights, Mayor Joyce Downing – Northglenn and Mayor Heidi Williams from Thornton who joined us in March in

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each step so you can see each step more easily.

• Get up slowly after you sit or lie down.

• Exercise regularly. It does make you stronger and improve your balance.

• Put a phone near the floor in case you fall and can’t get up. Keep emergency numbers in large print near each phone in your home.

• If you spill on floors, clean it up quickly-so you avoid slipping and falling.

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Little help for those with ‘dual diagnoses’

By Kristin Jones

I-News at Rocky Mountain PBS A raised red oval, a couple of inches in diameter, sits at the top of Alex Meredith’s forehead.

It is the physical mark of a besieged mind.

Meredith, who is 29, started bashing himself in the head when he was in his teens. Now, his parents can see it coming. A tranquil moment of drawing at the kitchen table cedes to Alex’s high-pitched squeal, his wrists colliding. Once he starts hitting himself, there’s nothing to do but freeze and wait for it to pass.

Meredith was diagnosed with autism when he was very young. Later, his parents were told he also displayed symptoms of mental illness — obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, psychosis and depression.

For Carol and John Meredith, Alex’s parents, the search for treatment has brought them to psychiatrists and psychologists, to mental health centers and the community-centered boards that serve people with autism and other developmental disabilities. Carol heads The Arc of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, an organization that advocates for people with disabilities, and has access to more than the usual range of leads and contacts.

Still, nobody seems to know exactly what to do with Alex.

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The Merediths are not alone in their frustration, according to an ongoing study by JFK Partners, a program that does research on developmental disabilities at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. For people with the dual diagnoses of developmental disability — which can range from Down syndrome to autism to cerebral palsy — and mental illness, getting treatment means navigating a fragmented system, the study has found.

Funding quirks have created huge gaps in care. As a result, family members find themselves alone — and often isolated — in trying to manage complex problems that need professional support.

Lack of help can hurt

In the worst cases, the repercussions across society can be extreme.

In a recent interview with The New Yorker, the father of Newtown school killer Adam Lanza described trying and failing to find adequate treatment for his son, whose world slowly shrank to contain only his mother and his video games. Lanza was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, considered a mild form of autism, when he was 13. A psychiatrist at Yale’s Child Study Center later noted symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder as well, and his father now believes his autism may have masked schizophrenia.

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Nationally, around one in three people with a developmental disability also has a diagnosis of some form of mental illness, according to a frequently cited study by the National Association of State directors of Developmental Disabilities Services.

That would translate to around 35,000 people in the state with dual diagnoses, based on common estimates of the prevalence of developmental disabilities.

Many are left without adequate care, and some without any care at all. Expensive visits to the emergency room — which often provide little help except for short-term stabilization — have become a primary line of defense.

Advocates like Meredith are hoping that the latest state-commissioned study at CU will lead to a change in the way that people with complex developmental and mental-health diagnoses are treated. One option would be to model Colorado’s care after a program that began in New Hampshire and has since been adopted in other states, with the idea of providing crisis intervention and care coordinators for people who needed these services.

But any solutions remain a few years off at best, leaving families in this situation to seek each other out for ideas and support.

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The current system in Colorado “divides people up into their different diagnoses,” says JFK Partners director Cordelia Robinson Rosenberg. “But care has to treat people holistically.”

Most people with both developmental disabilities and behavioral health conditions are covered by Medicaid. But in Colorado, the public insurance treats the two diagnostic categories under incompatible payment systems - the first as fee-for-service, and the second as managed care.

Carl Clark, who heads the Mental Health Center of Denver, says that while health-care providers often try to work together to treat people who fall into both categories, the divide in payment models is explicit.

“Our funding from the state (for Medicaid enrollees) says you do not use this for people with developmental disability,” Clark says.

As a result, mental health centers are often ill-equipped to offer some of the services — such as long-term housing support — that people with developmental disabilities need.

At the same time, the two funding models have left little room to develop specialists who are skilled in diagnosing and treating both developmental disabilities — which can include fetal

alcohol syndrome, a notoriously hard thing to pinpoint — and complex mental illnesses. And even experienced psychiatrists may have trouble attributing behaviors to one diagnosis or another.

“Unfortunately,” says Clark, “the science does not divide the brain up as clearly as funding sources do.”

The complexity of who pays for what can have real impacts on treatment. Carol Meredith recently discovered that a psychologist who was having some success in treating her son hadn’t been paid since October.

Nobody — including the psychologist herself — could figure out who was responsible for paying her.

Worse, research from the University of Colorado has found that a significant number of Coloradans are excluded from treatment entirely, Rosenberg says.

Medicaid establishes an IQ threshold for developmental disabilities, excluding people who surpass that bar but who still suffer from severe social or intellectual limitations.

Surveys conducted by JFK Partners found that for every one person who is receiving services for developmental disabilities under Medicaid, Rosenberg says, there’s another person who isn’t being served. That includes people who have unmet mental-health needs.

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partnership with SustainAbility Recycling, plans an electronic recycling events 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in the Sonsio parking lot, 5630 Ward Road, Arvada. Call 720-291-0826.

Saturday/april 12 lawn care Majestic View Nature Center presents “The Grass is

Greener on My Side of the Fence” 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Register at 720-898-7405. Learn ways to get your lawn off to a quick start, including aeration, watering schedules, fertilizer times, proper mowing, weed control and more. Program is free.

Saturday/april 12 Blitz paintBall Ages 11-18 can have a fun-filled day of paintball and lunch as part of the Recreational Alternative Programming 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive.

Cost includes 500 paintballs, rental equipment and role play games. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/ recxpress to sign up.

Saturday/april 12 BaBySitting claSS First-time babysitters ages 11-13 can learn everything they need to know when responsible for young children at a babysitting class 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Skills covered include CPR, first aid, growth and development, safety, feeding, discipline, diapering and bathing.

Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

Saturday/april 12 raptor run Friends of Barr Lake plans the second annual 5k Raptor Run at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 12. The fun run starts at 10 a.m. Meet at the Nature Center 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton.

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 303283-8660.

denver thyroid Cancer Support Group meets7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Montclair Recreation Center Lowry, 729 Ulster Way. For more information, call 303-388-9948. an edgar Cayce study group meets

at 1:30 p.m. Mondays near 80th and Sheridan. Call Bernita at 303-261-7175.

The meeting is free.

grief recovery A 12-week Grief

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

la leche League of Broomfield meets

10 -11 a.m. the second Monday of the month at Brunner Farm House, 640 Main St.

lifering Secular Recovery meets

at 6 p.m. Mondays at Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St. This is a nonprofit, abstinence-based peer-support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. For more information, call 303-830-0358 or go online to www. unhooked.com.

open Mic Living Water Unity Spiritual

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

Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada.

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

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

paletteerS art Club meets at 7

p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Northglenn United Methodist Church, 1605 W. 106th Ave. Meetings are open to artists and art lovers who are age 18 or older. Meet other artists and learn from monthly art demonstrations. Call Pat at 303-451-0017.

Study group Chabad of NW Metro Denver Jewish Center hosts a thought-provoking discussion on the

For course details and to register go to http://www.RunningGuru.com/Event/6053. Go to http://www.parks.state.co.us/ Parks/barrlake/Pages/BarrLakeHome.aspx

Monday/april 14 Mayor coffee Coffee with the Mayor is a chance to talk

with Mayor Joyce Downing and learn about new developments in the city. New fire chief David Ramos of the North Metro Fire Rescue District will talk. Call 303-450-8713.

Monday/april 14 to May 29; thurSday/april 17 art exhiBit The North Metro Arts Alliance and the SCFD are sponsoring a juried exhibit of works by Colorado artists April 14 to May 29 at Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. The show was juried by Doug Dawson, Colorado artist. An opening reception is 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 17. tueSday/april 15 coMMunity workShop Death, divorce and bankruptcy

are big life events and can entail serious tax consequences.

Learn more at a free community workshop 6:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday, April 15, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Workshop will provide an overview of how they affect your taxes, including red flags to watch for and steps to minimize your liability. Register in advance by contacting Jeannette Sanchez, jsanchez@northglenn.org or 303-450-8935.

tueSday/april 15 living with autism Coping with the challenges of living

with autism will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Living With Autism: A Peek Into a Hidden World,” features a screening of the award-winning short film “Guang.” The film offers a glimpse into the life of two brothers, one with autism, and the struggles they face together. Participants in the Lifetree program will find a new understanding of autism and

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.

tueSdayS adaMS county Genealogical Society Newcomers and experienced genealogists are welcome. We meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Hunter Douglas, 1 Hunter Douglas Circle, Thornton (on the southeast corner of 128th and Washington). A different guest speaker is featured each month. For additional information, www.adamscountygenealogysociety.com.

northglenn-thornton rotary

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

For more information, email NorthglennThorntonRotary@hotmail.com.

north Jeffco Republican Women’s

Club seeks to educate and activate the community. The group meets every second Tuesday of the month at the 911 Driving School, 9100 100th Ave., Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7 p.m.

There is no charge to attend, but RSVP is requested. sjbradley64@gmail.com.

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

meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 12021 Northaven Circle in Thornton. For more information, visit www.al-anon-co.org.

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

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

MaMa talk, a support group for moms before and after baby, meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Tri-County Health Department, 10190 Bannock St., Suite 100, Northglenn. Call Margaret at 303-255-6214. narcoticS anonyMouS Group

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

new Swing Swing dancing comes to Thornton 8:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays at Taps and Toes Dance Studio, 12720 N. Colorado Blvd. Beginners are welcome; World Champion Lindy Hop dancers Mark Godwin and Shauna Marble, along with other dancers will provide instruction. Cost is $5. For more information, go online to www.markandshaunaswing. com/weekly_dances/. northglenn afg Al-Anon meets at

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

tueSday/april 15 painting party The Gallery on the Go program for ages 6-15 is 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. All supplies are included, along with a drink and snacks. Participants will work on a new painting that can be brought home. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. tueSday/april 15 tax iMplicationS Death, divorce and bankruptcy can entail serious tax consequences. Attend a free community workshop for an overview of how they affect your taxes, including red flags to watch for and steps to minimize your liability. Workshop is from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Register in advance by contacting Jeanette Sánchez at jsanchez@northglenn.org or 303-450-8935. puBlic hearing The planning department is updating the city’s zoning code and subdivision regulations, and would like input on the matter. A public hearing is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at City Council Chambers, 11701 Community Center Drive.

A zoning code helps determine how a plot of land in the city can be developed and what the land can be used for. Currently, the city has zoning designations for different types of commercial, industrial and residential property, as well as city parks and open space. The subdivision regulations deal with how land can be broken down or consolidated, including the size

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rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities: 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance): 11-11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays, yoga at Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave.; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, fitness training, at Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Ave. (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. tae kwon do Learn self-defense, get a workout and increase self-confidence.

Two classes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the city of Westminster recreation division: peewees (ages 5-8), from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and ages 9 and up, 6:30-8 p.m. Classes at the MAC, 3295 W. 72nd Ave. Call 303-426-4310.

Visit www.hupstaekwondo.com and www.ttatkd.com. talking ideaS Toastmasters Club meets noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at 10155

Westmoor Drive, Suite 225, in Westminster. For more information, call Mary Taylor at 303-327-1616.

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 303466-5631 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 5:307:30 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

and shape of parcels and how easements are applied. If you can’t attend the meeting, an online survey will be available at www.northglenn.org/zoning. Contact City Planner Travis Reynolds at treynolds@northglenn.org or 303-450-8836.

tueSday/april 15, 22, 29 fire BaSicS Majestic View Nature Center presents “Fire without Matches” from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 15, 22, 29, at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Register at 720-898-7405. This three-part class is for ages 10 and older, and it will cover the basics of fire making. wedneSday/april 16 Spring carnival Arvada High School plans a free spring carnival 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in the gym. Carnival games including pin the tail on the bunny, bean bag toss, doughnut eating contest, hula hoop contest, an obstacle course, pop-shop, frog in lily pad, face painting, and more are planned. If you have any questions, call Arvada Highs School at 303-982-3422. wedneSday/april 16

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area clubs

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

let go and Let God AFG Al-Anon

will have the opportunity to connect with others who live with autism or who care for people who have autism. 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.

great depreSSion Active Minds will look back at the Great Depression from 1:45-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster.

The origins of the Depression and its legacy, along with a look at it through the lens of our current economic environment, will be examined. RSVP at 303-515-6351. thurSday/april 17 girlfriendS night Echter’s Garden Center presents Girlfriends Night Out, a benefit for Ralston House, a child advocacy center in Jefferson, Adams and Broomfield counties that helps young people and their families start healing after the trauma of abuse. Half the cost of tickets will benefit Ralston. The event is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 17. Call 303-424-7979 to purchase tickets.

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adaMS county Triad meets 1-2 p.m.

ban 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.

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 previctimization (preventive) standpoint and a post-victimization (victim/witness assistance) standpoint. All senior citizens or people who care about senior citizens of Adams County are welcome.

Topic changes each month. For more information, contact Jenee Centeno at 303-854-7420. Fridays.

coMMunity coffee Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. food pantry Agape Life Church distributes Jefferson County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada.

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April 10, 2014

Changes expected to American Indian tuition bill Classification of specific tribes becomes roadblock for tuition bill

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A bill that seeks to provide tuition relief for out-of-state American Indian students will be scaled back because of difficulties over the cost assessment of the legislation, according to the bill sponsor.

The original intention of House Bill 1124 was to allow all students living out of state who have tribal connections to Colorado to receive in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.

But the legislation is expected to be

amended to apply only to incoming students and not American Indians who are currently enrolled.

“What do you say to that person?” said Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, the bill sponsor. “Maybe that’s something we can work on next year.”

Salazar said the changes to Report the bill became necessary after learning more about how colleges and universities count American Indian students.

Under the bill, only students who are among one of the 48 federally recognized tribes that have historical ties to Colorado qualify for in-state tuition. But Salazar said

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that estimating costs is difficult because schools don’t dig deep into the specific tribal backgrounds of students.

The Legislative Council estimates that the bill’s first-year cost to the state will exceed $668,000. Also, state colleges and universities were estimated to lose more than $5 million in tuition revenue under the original version of the bill. However, they are expected to see an increase of students who wouldn’t otherwise attend their schools.

But all of those statistics would be difficult to calculate under the current system of American Indian student calculation, which Salazar calls a counting system that results in “pie in the sky numbers.”

“They have a bunch of students out there who just check the box and say they’re American Indian, but they don’t

prove which tribe they’re from,” Salazar said. “They can have, as you sometimes hear, a Cherokee Indian princess grandmother, and they mark the box, `American Indian.’”

Salazar said the changes to the bill could end up being a good thing because colleges would then have to start classifying the specific tribes from which students belong. He also said that the cost to the state “would be quite minimal, if anything at all,” once the bill is amended.

“I did run it past stakeholders and the stakeholders said it’s better to have in-state tuition for American Indian students than not,” Salazar said. “And if it looks like the bill is going to die because of a wrong fiscal note, then we don’t want the bill to die.”

legislative news in a hurry Senate passes long bill

The Senate passed the annual state budget bill on April 4, with bipartisan support.

The $23 billion “long bill” had previously passed the House.

The Senate’s work included the passage of an amendment that sets aside $21 million for the creation of a state aerial firefighting fleet.

The 2014-2015 fiscal year budget features a $200 million increase in K-12 education funding and $100 million that would backfill education budget cuts that the Legislature enacted during recession years.

The bill also includes $100 million in additional higher education funding and provides relief for homeowners who were impacted by last year’s floods and wildfires.

The long bill now heads back to the House for the consideration of Senate

amendments.

Plumbing fixtures bill leads to partisan battle A bill that would prohibit the sale of low-efficiency plumbing fixtures in Colorado is on its way to the governor’s desk.

The bill would ban the sale of faucets, shower heads and toilets that are not “WaterSense” certified by the federal government. The ban would take effect in 2016.

The bill had previously passed the Senate and it received similar debate in the House last week, with Democrats arguing that the changes could conserve billions of gallons of water.

But Republicans said the bill is another example of government telling people what to do.

Gov. John Hickenlooper has not given any indication as to whether he intends to sign the bill.

Flood relief bill passes House

Changes made to a flood relief bill appeased Republicans in the House on April 4.

The legislation provides tax relief for victims who were impacted by last year’s floods. The bill also provides relief for future victims whose homes might be destroyed by a natural disaster.

Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee said during a recent hearing that they were concerned about the ongoing cost to the state.

That problem seemed to have been fixed on April 4, when the bill was amended to create a process that allows future legislatures to conduct reviews of the legislation.

The bill received initial approval through a voice vote in the House and was expected to pass with overwhelming bipartisan support during a final vote that was scheduled for April 7.

Remote testimony bill advances Residents of rural parts of Colorado may no longer have to drive several hours to testify on legislation at the Capitol, under a bill that passed a House panel on March 31.

House Bill 1303 — sponsored by House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver and Rep. Ray Scott, R-Grand Junction — would allow legislative committees to take remote testimony from witnesses from different parts of the state.

Videoconferencing links would be set up in a few different areas of the state, with a requirement that one of the links be set up in the Western Slope.

The bill received unanimous support from the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee and now heads to the Appropriations Committee for further consideration.

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State firefighting fleet cleared for takeoff

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com One way or another, the state will soon free up money to get an unfunded aerial firefighting fleet off the ground.

The governor’s office and legislative leaders are on board with a spending plan that would set aside $21 million to purchase or contract planes and helicopters that are equipped to fight fires.

The money was approved through an amendment to the annual state budget that was debated in the Senate on April 3.

Gov. John Hickenlooper’s office and lawmakers will have to get creative to find where in the budget the fleet funding will be secured. But all sides agree that this will happen this year — much to excitement of the legislator who has been instrumental in driving the creation of the Colorado Firefighting Air Corps.

“Quite frankly, this is the most important

legislation of my life,” said Sen. Steve King, RGrand Junction.

The funding behind King’s effort comes on the heels of a much-anticipated state fire report that was released last week.

The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control found that the state lacks resources in key firefighting areas, including a lack of aerial firefighting capabilities.

“Colorado does not have the ability to deliver appropriate aviation resources in a timely fashion to support local suppression response to small fires while they are still small,” states the report, which was authored

by CDFPC Director Paul Cooke.

The report was mandated through last year’s passage of a bill — sponsored by King and Sen. Cheri Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge — that created the Colorado Firefighting Air Corps, a state-owned firefighting fleet.

The “idea” of the fleet became law, but the legislation went unfunded, at least until the state could learn more about the feasibility of

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So the state plans to move forward with the purchase of two multi-mission fixedwing planes and will contract for the use of four Type III rotor wing planes and four single-engine air tankers.

The state will also spend $100,000 to set up a wildfire information management system, which will provide real-time fire information within the statewide fire communications system.

The rest of the $21 million will be spent of airport fees, equipment and other related expenses.

The Senate set aside the fleet money for this year’s budget in a placeholder funding area, until it is moved to another area within the budget.

Henry Sobanet, the state’s budget director, said that the funding is expected to come from the state’s Tax Payer Bill of Rights reserves and through the delaying of paying back certain cash funds.

“I think we’ll get the funding from the exact places where we want to see it come from,” Sobanet said.

Alan Salazar, Hickenlooper’s chief strategist, said the governor’s office believes this is a large investment worth undertaking.

“We don’t throw $20 million around lightly,” Salazar said. “But in the context of the potential costs of the fire and getting ahead of it, the consensus... is that this is a wise new position for the state to take.”

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Prior to the release of the fire report, Hickenlooper had been non-committal on the idea of undertaking the potentially enormous costs that come with operating a state-owned aerial fleet. However, Hickenlooper had been open to exploring ways of sharing those costs through a multi-state effort.

For months, it was uncertain whether the fleet would ever become a reality. That all changed after Cooke released his 103-page fire report on March 28.

Cooke presented the report’s finding to a special legislative committee on April 3. He told lawmakers that Colorado competes with other states for federal resources to fight fires, and that the state doesn’t have the proper amount of tools needed to combat early or late-season wildfires.

Cooke also said that the state currently has just two, single-engine air tankers available to deal with the entire state’s firefighting needs.

“The state, in terms of being able to help to bring overwhelming force to a wildfire, that’s not the case...” he said.

Cooke’s report recommended that the state acquire $33 million worth of firefighting aircraft and other technology.

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By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com A newly-established specialty court is hoping to reduce recidivism rates of veterans in Adams County who have tangled with the law.

Adams County Court for Veterans (ACCV) offers innovative and non-traditional approaches that integrate treatment and criminal justice case processing for veterans who struggle with substance abuse, mental health or other behavioral health issues.

ACCV is an outgrowth of specialty programs like drug and family courts. Judge Brian Bowen said that many veterans are entitled to benefits that run-of-the-mill defendants are not, and that it made sense to get those veterans connected to those services.

“We’re excited about the opportunity to help out those who have served our country,” he said.

Jess Redman, Adams County assistant district attorney, said that the court is a collaborative effort among those in the criminal justice system, Veterans Administration and treatment providers and it is to address a deeper seated issue a veteran may be going through.

“The idea is not to give preferential treatment, but clearly veterans go through a lot, there are a lot of things they’ve done, or seen that other individuals haven’t — this gives them an opportunity to address their different needs,” he said.

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Bowen said he wasn’t sure if they’ll be able to help six, 60 or 600 veterans. According to the ACCV, there are about 30,000 veterans in Adams County.

“Part of our philosophy is if we can help even one veteran who sacrificed for us then it’s worth our time,” he said.

One of the key components of the program will be the mentors, who also will be veterans. Mentors will help veterans through their readjustment to civilian life and help them navigate the court, treatment and VA systems.

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Joiner full of focus

Rangeview No. 1 singles player Zandreya Joiner returning a serve during her win over Thornton’s Melanie Baten on Tuesday. Photos by Brent New

Rangeview senior ready to achieve new heights in tennis

By Brent New

Freshman Melanie Baten “returned everything for awhile”, said Rangeview senior Zandreya Joiner.

At this time last season, a game of tennis was just more of the same backand-forth frustrations for Rangeview’s No. 1 singles player Zandreya Joiner.

This season, however, the senior is keeping her cool and the wins are following.

Joiner — who finished 3-10 last season in No. 1s — provided her team with the edge on Tuesday afternoon as she grabbed the lone win in singles play for the Raiders (3-2), who ousted hosting Thornton (1-3) 4-3.

Joiner (4-1) took the first three games in both sets and held off a two furious charges from Trojans freshman Melanie Baten (2-2) to seal the win (7-5, 6-3).

The senior just had to remember to take a deep breath. Despite giving up what seemed like stranglehold leads over the course of a match, a match that lasted nearly two hours, Joiner brushed off her mistakes and kept her emotions in check.

“Last year I’d get really frustrated every time the ball didn’t go my way, or every time I missed a shot. It always threw me off the rest of the match,” said Joiner, who was in her first season at No. 1 last year. “I feel like I’ve grown so much since then, and I just trust that I can bounce back out there.”

Baten didn’t make it easy though. The agile freshman gained ground on Joiner’s service game, and closed the gap to 5-5 in the first set and 3-3 in the second.

Her lack of high school experience, however, proved to be the kink in her armor by the end, said Thornton coach Lissa Bartle.

“She played great, but just didn’t make enough shots at the end,” the first-year coach said. “I think she went up against someone a little more experienced.”

Joiner, daughter of Rangeview coach Steve Joiner, said she hopes her final stint in high school tennis will continue to be a success. Thinking back to the last three years of her high school tennis career, a career masked with three losses in the first round of regionals, the brimming senior finally let loose of her emotions on Tuesday.

“I want to make state,” she said with a smile. “I know I can do it.”

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Thornton soccer settles for tie with Gateway Trojans have been big winners, big losers this season

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com THORNTON - After playing 80 minutes worth of regulation soccer plus 20 additional minutes of overtime soccer the last thing any team wants to do is leave the field with a tie.

But Thornton might be happy to have their 0-0 tie with Gateway Tuesday at 5-Star Stadium.

The Trojans have been either big winners or big losers this season, winning two games by a score of 3-0 this season but also losing two 5-0 games as well as a 6-0 loss at Prairie View on March 20.

So Thornton leaving with a tie instead of a loss in a game where they didn’t have their best stuff could be a good sign of the Trojans starting to gain some consistency.

“For some reason we really didn’t have any energy today and we were just kind of off,” Thornton coach Neil Magor said.

“So to leave the field with a tie instead of a loss might not be the worst thing for us today.”

Thornton nearly stole a win twice during the second overtime when sophomore Rianna Roy launched two balls that Gateway goaltender Elizabeth Reeves had to make spectacular plays to stop.

But even though the Trojans dominated most of the action in the second half and in the overtimes, they could not find the back of the net despite peppering Reeves with multiple shots during

Thornton senior Lexi White aggressively battles with a Gateway defender during the Trojans 0-0 tie Tuesday at 5-Star Stadium. Photo by Daniel Williams stretches of the action.

Thornton’s defense was relentless at times and never allowed Gateway any real opportunities to create any offense.

“We are definitely coming along and we have improved a lot from last season

but there are still some areas we need to get better at if we want to compete with the top teams in our league,” Magor said.

After losing three of four games during the second half of March the Trojans have had a strong start to April losing

only one of their three games as they strive to find some consistency and attempt to get back to .500.

Thornton (3-5-1, 1-2-1 in EMAC league play) will play Thornton at 7 p.m., Thursday at 5-Star Stadium.

HAVE A STORY IDEA? Email Thornton-Northglenn Community Editor Tammy Kranz at tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com or call 303-566-4135.

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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) A suggestion from a colleague on how to work out a problem might not sit too well with you. But before you suspect his or her motives, why not just accept it as a friendly gesture?

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) An associate might seek your counsel on a workplace dispute with another co-worker. listen to what she or he has to say, but withhold advice until you’ve heard the other side of the story.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Use your Twin gifts for creativity and practicality to score points in landing an opportunity that could open doors to a new career.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Although things are pretty hectic through much of the week, some quiet time with loved ones helps restore balance. An unexpected visitor brings welcome news about a mutual friend.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Getting used to change isn’t always easy for the Big Cat. But make the adjustments gradually, and soon you’ll hardly remember when things were any different from how they are now.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Continue to stay the course you’ve chosen, and avoid distractions that could throw you off track. Some knowledgeable folks are happy to provide guidance if you need it.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Although you earned plaudits from most co-workers for your recent stand on a workplace situation, you also raised the envy quotient among others. Tread carefully for now.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) You feel more positive about that delayed project, and you’re ready to pick it up on a moment’s notice. However, you might need to re-motivate those who have since lost interest.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Some welcome news should be coming your way. in the meantime, use that Sagittarius charm to persuade some stillreluctant colleagues that your ideas have merit.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Don’t wait for a misunderstanding to work itself out. instead, ask for a chance to explain the circumstances before those bruised feelings lead to an irreversible break.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A physical problem should be checked out in order to avoid it going from just being a nuisance to something more serious. Your social life takes an unexpected but not unwelcome turn.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Yours might be the wisest sign in the Zodiac. But you still could benefit from the wisdom of a close friend who has suggestions on how to handle a perplexing personal problem.

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FBM Concrete LLC.

Free Estimates 17 Years Experience Licensed & Insured Driveways, patios, stamp & colored concrete.

All kinds of flat work.

Let us do good work for you!

(720)217-8022

Landscaping/Nurseries

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Instant Trash Hauling

For all your garage door needs!

Hands on Cleaning

Reliable, 25 years in business, personal touch, spring cleaning.

Weekly, bi-weekly, once a month Call Gloria 303-456-5861 Servicing the Metro North and Metro West areas

Call Richard 720-297-5470

Electrical Work All types. Honest and reliable, licensed & ins.

Free estimates.

Craig (303)429-3326

Quality Fencing at a DiscountPrice Wood, Chain Link, Vinyl, Orna-iron, New Install and Repairs.

Owner Operated since 1989 Call Now & Compare!

303-450-6604

House Cleaning

Carpentry • Painting Tile • Drywall • Roof Repairs Plumbing • Electrical Kitchen • Basements Bath Remodels Property Building Maintenance

Affordable Electrician

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All types of repairs.

Reasonable rates 30yrs Exp. 303-450-1172

No Service in Parker or Castle Rock

Garage Doors Driveways Tear Outs & Replace

Bob’s Home Repairs

Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983

720-690-7645

Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios Tear-outs, colored & stamped concrete. Quality work, Lic./Ins. Reasonable rates "Small Jobs OK!" 303-514-7364

Handyman

Free Estimates • Reliable Licensed • Bonded Insured • Senior Discount

25 yrs experience Remodel expert, kitchen, basements, & service panel upgrades.

No job too small. Senior disc.

All Phases of Flat Work by

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Ron Massa

720-263-2773 herecomesthebroom@gmail.com Concrete/Paving

NW

LAWN SERVICES

$$Reasonable Rates$$

*Leaf Cleanup*Lawn Maintenance* Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal* Removal/Replacement Decorative Rock, Sod or Mulch*Storm Damage Cleanup*Gutter cleaning * All of your ground maintenance needs Servicing the West & North areas Mark: 303.432.3503 Refs.avail

LAWN AERATIONS

HEATING & COOLING

Residential Homes

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starting at

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720-327-9214 Home Improvement www.propropservices.com 303.781.4968 – office Complete Home Renovation and Remodels Kitchen and Bath Remodels Basement Finish Outs Interior and Exterior Paint Electrical and Plumbing Repairs General Home Improvement and Repairs Landscape and Irrigation Exterior Decks, Patios, Arbors, Outdoor Kitchens and Bathhouses Property Maintenance

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Services Lawn/Garden Services

Lawn/Garden Services

NW

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Painting

Mark’s Quality Lawn Alpine Landscape Management

Weekly Mowing, Power Raking Aerate, Fertilize, Spring Clean Up Trim Bushes & Small Trees, Senior Discounts

720-329-9732

Columbine Custom Contracting & Sprinkler Service • Sprinkler Start Ups $40 • Aerations $40 • Fertilization $30 • Power Rakes $60 & Up • Fence Repair & Painting • Power wash decks & houses • Clean Up / Tree service • Laminate/Hardwood Floors • Licensed Plumber

Tony 720-210-4304

Mark’s Quality Lawn Care Spring Aerating, Power Raking, Fertilizing and Lawn Over-seeding, Sod & Rock Work Shrub Trimming and Plantings FREE Fall Aerating and Fertilizing with NEW Mowing Service Mowing in Select Areas Only

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Sosa Landscaping

Reasonable Price & Quality Service Full Landscaping, Fence, Tree, Sod, Rock, Aeration Weekly Mowing, Bush Trimming, Yard Cleanup, Power Rake Low Cost - Experience - References - Dependable COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL INSURED & BONDED FREE ESTIMATE

Please call anytime: Mr. Domingo 720-365-5501

Painting

John • 303-922-2670

• Affordable • Quality • Insured • Great Customer Service • Local Colorado Business • Exterior Painting • Interior Painting • Drywall Repair

“We Specialize In Jus*Painting”

Your experienced Plumbers.

Insured & Bonded

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Remodeling

303.451.1971

GREENE'S REMODELING

Commercial/Residential

Bathroom/kitchen remodeling, repair work, plumbing leaks, water damage. No job too small Window replacement.

Serving Jeffco since 1970 (303)237-3231

For all your plumbing needs

www.frontrangeplumbing.com

Call Frank

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303.420.0669

sign up before April 1st for

10% oFF

Your monthlY bill throughout the summer (new customers only) AerAtion, FertilizAtion YArd CleAnup

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DEEDON'S PAINTING 40 years experience Interior & Exterior painting.

References 303-466-4752

Roofing:

Shingles, Flat Roofs, Roof Leak Repairs.

35 years of experience.

Free estimates.

Butch Metzler (303)422-8826

OTTO'S REMODELING

Top Quality Craftsmenship 30 years experience Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements and ALL Finish Work Fully Insured FREE Estimates

Rocky Mountain Contractors

Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc. * Bath * Kitch Remodels * Bsmt Finishes * Vinyl Windows * Patio Covers * Decks 30+ yrs. exp.

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Free phone Quotes Residential/Commercial * Water Heaters Drain Cleaning * Remodel * Sump Pumps Toilets * Garbage Disposals

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A-1 Stump Removal Stump grinding specialist

Most stumps $75.00 $45 Minimum.

Free estimates.

Licensed & Insured.

33 years experience.

A father and son team!

Call Terry 303-424-7357

Sprinklers Licensed and Insured

Affordable Rates

Residential /Commercial

• Winterization • System Startup • Install, Repair • Service & Renovations

System Startups $35.00 Free Estimates

A Tree Stump Removal Company

We offer tree removal, brush, mulch and root chasing in addition to stump removal.

We also have firewood available!

Call today for your Free Estimate.

Credit cards accepted • Insured

Senior Discounts

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720-394-1709

(303) 425-6861

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Bob’s Painting, Repairs & Home Improvements 30 yrs experience Free estimates 303-450-1172

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Tree Service

Just Sprinklers Inc

303-960-7665

303.870.8434

JAY WHITE Tree Service Serving with pride since 1975 Tree & shrub trimming & removals Licensed and Insured Firewood For Sale Call Jay (303)278-7119

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FRONT RANGE PLUMBING

We will match any written estimate!

Same day service!

No job too small or too big!

Long lasting Specialty Services interior & exterior Over 40 yrs. experience References and guarantees available.

Tree Service

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Plumbing

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Roofing/Gutters

RALPH’S & JOE’S AFFORDABLE

• Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts

Weekly Mowing Aeration Fertilizing Hedge Trim Maintenance Serving Lakewood, Golden, Arvada & Wheatridge

Plumbing

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Window Services Professional Installations & Repairs Lifetime Warranty + SOD INSTALLATION

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Old Pro Window Cleaning

Tree Service

Bob Bonnet 720-530-7580

Majestic Tree Service 720-231-5954

Tree & Shrub Trimming, Tree Removal Stump Grinding Free Estimates Licensed and Insured

Residential Specialist Over 30 years experience Quality Work

Window Cleaning & Screen Repair

Year-round window cleaning Interiors, Exteriors, Tracks, Slides & Screens Family Owned Since 1993 Free Estimates • Insured

Terry Copper

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Complete Home Remodeling Interior - Exterior - Kitchens - Baths - Basements Additions - Master Suites - Decks - Doors - Windows Siding - Roofing

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blinds, shades & shutters

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9am-5pm Monday-Friday • 9am-1pm Saturday

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Free estimates.

Licensed & Insured.

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A father and son team!

Call Terry 303-424-7357

We do concrete, sod, decks, sprinklers, outdoor kitchens, fire pits. We can build all of your landscaping needs, please call for a free estimate!

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To advertise your business here, call Karen 303-566-4091

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HOUSE & HOME Electrician_____________________ Garden Landscape Center ______________________________ Hardware Store ________________ Heating & A/C Company ______________________________ Home Repair/Remodeling ______________________________ Hot Tub/Spa Retailer ______________________________ Roofer/Roofing Company ______________________________ Windows ______________________ Maid/Cleaning Services ______________________________ Plumber ______________________ Garage Door Service ______________________________ Kitchen/Bath Contractor ______________________________ Trash Service __________________

AUTOMOTIVE Autobody _____________________ Auto Repair/Service ____________ Carwash/Detailing _____________ Towing _______________________ Auto Dealer ___________________ Tire Dealer ____________________

ENTERTAINMENT/LIFESTYLE PETS & ANIMALS

FOOD/BEVERAGE

Bowling Alley ______________________ Art Gallery ________________________ Family Entertainment Center __________________________________ Golf Course _______________________ Local Theater/Playhouse ____________ Best Place to Meet New People __________________________________ Singles Spot _______________________ Local Morning Radio Show __________________________________ Local Morning TV Show _____________ Live Music Venue ___________________

Pizzeria _________________________ BBQ Restaurant __________________ Asian Restaurant _________________ Greek/Middle Eastern ________________________________ Green Chili ______________________ Seafood ________________________ Breakfast Spot ___________________ Hot Wings _______________________ Sushi ___________________________ Café ____________________________ Steakhouse _____________________ Deli/Sandwich Shop ________________________________ Dessert _________________________ French Fries _____________________ Hamburger Joint _________________ Dessert _________________________ Italian Restaurant ________________ Burrito _________________________ Family Restaurant ________________ Happy Hour _____________________ Margarita _______________________ Sports Bar _______________________ Wine Bar ________________________ Ice Cream _______________________ Mexican Restaurant ________________________________ Bakery _________________________ Brew Pub _______________________ Butcher _________________________ Coffee Shop _____________________ Best Produce ____________________ Indian __________________________ New Restaurant __________________

MEDICAL Audiologist/Hearing Aids __________________________________ Chiropractor_______________________ Cosmetic Dentist ___________________ Cosmetic Surgery __________________ Dentist ___________________________ Eye Care Provider __________________ Hospital __________________________ Urgent Care _______________________ Orthodontist ______________________ Pediatrician _______________________ Physical Therapist __________________ Women’s Healthcare ________________ Wholistic/Naturopathic __________________________________ Acupuncture ______________________ Home Care Assistance_______________

RETAIL Book Store ________________________ Bike Shop _________________________ Clothing Store/Boutique __________________________________ Consignment Thrift Store __________________________________ Dry Cleaner _______________________ Florist ____________________________ Gift Shop _________________________ Sporting Goods Store _______________ Western Store _____________________ Jewelry Store ______________________ Kids Store/Toy Store ________________ Liquor Store _______________________ Music Store _______________________ Antique Store ______________________ Alterations ________________________ Shoe Repair _______________________

Veterinarian ______________________ Groomer _________________________ Boarder __________________________ Pet Supply Store __________________ Dog Park _________________________

REAL ESTATE Agent/Realtor ____________________ Real Estate Company ______________

RETIREMENT Retirement Community ____________

TRAVEL Travel Agency ____________________

PROFESSIONAL Attorney _________________________ Catering Service __________________ Computer Store/Repair_____________ Dance Studio/Company ____________ Funeral Home ____________________ Gymnastics_______________________ Bed & Breakfast ___________________ Nursery/Day Care Facility _________________________________ Photographer ____________________ Best Boss (name company) _________________________________ Hotel ____________________________

COMMUNITY Dog Park _________________________ Hiking/Biking Trail _________________ Public Art Display _________________ Swimming Pool/Waterpark _________________________________ Teacher/School ___________________ Local Non-Profit ___________________ Park _____________________________

BEAUTY/WELLNESS

Day Spa_________________________ Acupuncture ____________________ Haircut/Salon ____________________ Weight Loss Center _______________ Workout/Fitness Center ___________ Martial Arts _____________________ EVENTS Annual Event _____________________ Massage Therapist________________ Nail Salon _______________________ Aestetician ______________________ FINANCE Accountant_______________________ Waxing Services__________________ Bank/Credit Union_________________ Massage Company _______________ Financial Planner __________________ Mortgage Company _______________ Mortgage Agent/Consultant _________________________________

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