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Lack of license doesn’t stop drunken drivers Adams County, Pueblo, Greeley report high number of offenders

By Burt Hubbard

Rocky Mountain PBS I-News One of every four motorists cited for drinking and driving in Colorado over the past two years was driving at the time without a valid license because it had been revoked, suspended or never issued.

And more than one-fifth had lost their driving privileges for a prior drunken driv-

ing conviction.

In one notorious Aurora case, Ever Olivos-Gutierrez, 40, allegedly driving drunk, ran a red light and smashed into a car being driven by Juan Carlos Dominquez-Palomino, 17, killing him two months before he was to graduate from high school.

Olivos-Gutierrez had never had a Colorado driver’s license and had been cited for two previous DUIs when he was involved in the deadly March 24 crash.

That same day, 10 other drivers across Colorado were cited for drinking while driving without a valid license. Five of them — from Pueblo to Colorado Springs to Mesa County — had lost their licenses for

prior DUIs. Rocky Mountain PBS I-News and 9News analyzed electronic court records of 45,637 DUIs issued in Colorado from April 2012 through April 2014.

The analysis did not include Denver County Court, where court officials said they could not determine how many of the 13,200 motorists charged with drinking and driving over the two years had no valid driver’s license at the time.

The analysis found: • One-fourth or 10,978 of the 45,637 driving while intoxicated or impaired citations were issued to drivers who had previously had their licenses suspended, restrained or

did not have a license. That’s an average of 15 a day without including Denver.

• At least 2,294 of those drivers, or three a day, had lost their driving privileges for a prior driving and drinking arrest.

• More than 250 separate law enforcement agencies in the state had stopped at least one driver for drinking and driving without a license.

Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck said the number of motorists driving without licenses is so pervasive that it overwhelms the justice system.

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Reigenborn, McIntosh face off for sheriff Both longtime Adams County residents, Brighton graduates

By Tammy Kranz

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Man killed in house explosion identified Natural gas caused explosion that leveled home June 19

By Tammy Kranz tkranz@colorado communitymedia.com Adams County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed last week in the house explosion as 59-year-old Gary Lee Pine.

The cause and manner of death is

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still being investigated. Pine’s body was found by crews after responding to a house explosion at 13072 Monroe Drive Thursday, June 19.

“The only thing we can say is that natural gas caused the explosion,” said Todd Barnes, spokesman with the city of Thornton.

The explosion completely leveled the home, which is near the intersection of Colorado and Cottonwood Lakes boulevards north of 128th Avenue. Neighbors reported the blast was felt from miles away.

A roommate in the house was re-

ported missing after the blast and his body was found the following morning.

The autopsy was done Monday.

“We have five homes that are labeled uninhabitable,” Barnes said. “The debris went about a two-block radius.”

He said there was a difference between inhabitable and condemned.

Two days after the blast, debris could be seen on rooftops of neighboring homes and some in the trees.

At this point, Barnes said, the city has no role in the cleanup of the explosion. The homeowners and their insurance providers are responsible.

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The Adams County Sheriff’s race has come down to two Brighton High School graduates — Michael McIntosh and Rick Reigenborn.

Both the Republican and Democratic parties had two candidates vying for a ticket spot for the sheriff race during the primary election on Tuesday.

On the Republican side, McIntosh beat out Mark Nicastle with 51.89 percent of the vote, or 8,710 votes. Nicastle received 48.11 percent of the vote (8,076 votes).

On the Democratic side, Reigenborn beat out Norbert Larry Medina with 51.43 percent of the vote, or 8,131 votes. Medina received 48.57 percent of the vote (7,678 votes).

These are the unofficial results. The results will not be official until they are certified on July 7.

McIntosh has lived in Adams County for nearly 40 years and graduated from Brighton High School. He served in the U.S. Navy before starting work with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office in 1988 — where he is now the division chief of administrative services.

McIntosh said he had a great campaign team that helped him secure the Republican spot.

“That same team is more energized and ready for the upcoming general election,” he said Wednesday morning.

Reigenborn has lived his whole life in Adams County and also graduated from Brighton High School. He volunteered as a reserve police officer for the city of Brighton in 1987.

He was appointed as a full-time deputy with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office in 1991 — and is now a patrol sergeant.

“I’m excited and looking forward to it,” he said Wednesday morning about the upcoming general election. “I think it’s a good change for Adams County.”

McIntosh and Reigenborn will square off in the general election Nov. 4.

The Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement to the unincorporated areas of Adams County. Sheriff Doug Darr is term limited this year — he has been in office since 2003.

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Ideas to shift early education Over the past two weeks, I’ve started to make the case that, for all the seriousness and drama with which our community seems to be tackling the issue of education reform, we’re really not talking about serious, important reforms. Instead of tackling first principles, and redefining critical parts of what we do, we seem to be caught up in what Elon Musk calls “reasoning by analogy, which essentially means copying what other people do with slight variations.” And that’s fine, I suppose, but it’s not worth all of the angst it has inspired.

What would be worth it? Allow me to propose a few radical ideas that, whether you agree with them or not, might actually be worth all the drama.

First off, the young mind, and by that I mean pre-adolescent, is an amazing feat of computer engineering. The learning curve on a young brain is hundreds of degrees steeper than our most advanced computer circuits, and yet, we rarely try to accomplish anything with younger students commensurate with their innate potential.

Right now, we have a system that is designed for younger students very basic—with rare exceptions, kindergarteners rarely get “specials” (art, music, physical

education: AMP) taught by a qualified specialist; from first through fifth or sixth grade, students only get each AMP the equivalent of every third day; recess and free play are increasingly getting squeezed out of the day; instrumental music is not offered until fifth or sixth grade; foreign languages rarely show up before middle school. What a waste!

If we really wanted to build brains, instead of just churning out proficient test-takers, then we really need to look at the younger years differently.

• Young students (first-fourth years) should have music every day! And not just because I teach music and it would be great for my profession — I teach music because it is important! The research is voluminous, but let me just highlight

one study out of Beijing (remember the Chinese? the next superpower and all?) as reported in the South China Morning Post: “Early musical training ... changes the brain and these brain changes could lead to cognitive advances ... (Yunxin) Wang found that musical training starting before age seven appeared to thicken areas of the brain involved in language skills and executive function.” That sounds a little like a shortcut to building a better brain.

• Youngs should have art every day!

In the same way that music rewires the brain, so do the visual arts. One study from Stanford, et al., draws a connection between concentrated time spent on making art and the ability to do mathematical computations. Other studies have linked art and creativity, and art and delayed gratification, which is one of the most important success-builder skills we can impart on students.

• Youngs should have physical education every day! Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, which is good for cognition; it helps clear mental clutter and return the emotions to a state of equilibrium, which are good for academic development; and it’s critical to overall health, which contributes to both physiological and academic growth. If it were me, I’d

prescribe martial arts for everyone, but I’m flexible ... some might prefer to dance.

• Youngs should be taught a foreign language from the moment they step into a school. The pre-adolescent proclivity for language acquisition is well-documented.

But, setting aside the utility of knowing a second language, learning a second language while getting command of the first (presumably, English) does nothing but strengthen the language centers of the brain, which has far-reaching benefits to students.

Do you notice anything about the first four ideas I’ve laid out? None of those subjects are tested currently, which means that none of them are really valued in our system of education. And yet the documentation of the benefits of all of these is incontrovertible.

So if we’re going to have knock-down, drag-out fights over education reform, then let’s start to talk about actual reforms, and stop getting so fired up about analogous tweaks.

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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Cheers hosts cancer benefit Music community gathers to pay tribute to Anderson

By Tammy Kranz tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com A Northglenn bar and grill is hosting a fundraiser and tribute Sunday to benefit the American Cancer Society/Webster Lake Relay for Life.

The event at Cheers, 11964 N. Washington St., will feature special musical perfor-

mances starting at 1 p.m., a Texas Hold `em Tournament, horse racing and a live auction.

One of the event’s organizers, Diane Robinson of Thornton, said the tribute is for Mark Alan Anderson, who recently lost his battle with cancer. Anderson was a bass guitarist and played in the Denver area for 40 years.

“This is where I think our local music community shines — pulling together to pay tribute to our fallen friends and fundraising,” Robinson said.

Members from The Grind, Five 13,

Grace’s Period are expected to play, as well as Anderson’s former band members from Daily Planet, Empire, Slayne Jane and Russia.

“There will be a special local musician jam with Mark’s former band members and many other fellow local musicians,” Robinson said.

Other bands slated to perform include the youth group Two Girls with Guitars, Romero Unplugged featuring the Greenwall Brothers and Liquor Biscuit.

Robinson said Anderson was a good friend of hers and they were undergoing

Volunteers needed to keep baby eagle safe from traffic Eagle ready to take flight, nest near E-470 road Staff Report The Raptor Education Foundation is recruiting volunteers to serve as monitors to make sure a young bald eagle whose parents built a nest a few yards away from E-470’s 120th Avenue interchange does not fly into traffic.

The eagle hatched in mid-April.

Recent video and photos of the bird can be viewed on the Raptor Education Foundation Facebook page. The eagle’s first flight date is predicted to be around July 3 - 6. That makes it possible that it will take wing for the first time on Independence Day. “How fitting it would be if our national bird and a symbol of free-

dom took its first flight on July 4th,” said Peter Reshetniak, director of the foundation.

He said the foundation is seeking volunteers to sign up for its “Eagle Brigade,” monitoring for periods around the clock. He said a fledgling’s first venture from the nest is usually during the daytime, but a strong evening wind can thrust an eaglet from its nest before it’s ready for sustained flight.

There will be a Saturday, June 28 organizational meeting at the foundation office in Brighton in advance of the first flight. He said, “We request that everyone who wishes to be involved send an email to us at: raptor2@usaref.org. Let us know how much time you can commit. Please be specific with dates, times, etc.”

If the fledgling lands on the ground, monitors will act to keep the

bird away from the tollway and immediately contact the foundation, which is located in Brighton at 17101 E.136th Avenue, about eight or nine minutes away from the Commerce City Open Space site of the nest. A federal permit is required to handle a bald eagle, and Reshetniak and the foundation’s curator, Anne Price, are both authorized.

Reshetniak said the E-470 Public Highway Authority is beginning to post warning signs along the tollway and is providing safety vehicles and safety vests for the volunteers. Brighton Mayor Dick McLean, who serves as E-470’s board chair, said, “Lots of the staff members at E-470 are feeling very protective of this bird. They’re putting a lot of effort into shielding it from harm, and a number of them are volunteering their free time.”

chemotherapy at the same time.

“We have all been touched by cancer through a friend, family member or a loved one,” she said.

The pub will show horse racing on a big screen so that people can bet on the winner — the proceeds go to charity.

The event is family-friendly and the music will be primarily rock. If you would like to contribute an item for the auction, contact Robinson at der60mn@gmail.com , or you can drop it off at Cheers.

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City includes e-cigs in code language Omission allowed juveniles to buy, use E-cigarette products

By Tammy Kranz tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com The city of Northglenn is addressing an omission in its code that allows juveniles to purchase and use electronic cigarettes.

City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that amends various sections of its code to include ecigs and nicotene products in the definition of tobacco products during its June 23

regular meeting.

E-cigarettes are battery powered vaporizers that simulates tobacco smoking. The oil used with e-cigarettes contain nicotine and are often available in a variety of flavors like watermelon, chocolate and bubble gum.

Police Chief Jim May discussed the issue with council during its June 16 study session. He said that Officer Ron Berens, who is the school resource officer at Northglenn Middle School, brought the matter to the chief’s attention recently. Berens caught a juvenile using an e-cigarette and was going to charge him but when he read the ordinance he realized e-cigarettes were

not covered.

“Just to let you know, currently, if they wanted to, stores could sell nicotine oils and these e-cigs to juvenile in the city of Northglenn — we have nothing to stop them,” May said. “This is a rising epidemic.

It’s real convenient.”

May said that some of the liquids for the e-cigarettes contained between 6 and 36 milligrams of nicotine.

“They would have to smoke 15 cigarettes to get that same nicotine level (at 6 milligrams),” he said. “If they did the 36 milligrams of nicotine they would have to smoke 90 cigarettes.”

May said another thing officers are see-

ing on the rise are people using marijuana oil in the e-cigarettes.

The proposed ordinance does not affect adult usage of e-cigarettes.

A public hearing on this matter is set for 7 p.m. Monday, July 14, at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. After the hearing, council will vote on the second and final reading.

According to the city code, a juvenile who is convicted of or enters a guilty plea or no contest to a violation could be fined up to $499 per offense and sentenced to community service.

ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOL BOARD ON THE RECORD The Adams 12 Five Star school board voted on the following legislation during the June 18 meeting. Directors in attendance were president Mark Clark, vice president Norman Jennings, secretary Robert Willsey and directors Rico Figueroa and Kathy Plomer.

IGA approved with Adams County

The board unanimously approved an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Adams County Board of County Commissioners, the Adams County Clerk and Recorder, and Adams 12 Five Star School District for the purpose of conducting

a coordinated mail ballot election to be held on Nov. 4. Adams County requires the district execute an IGA by Aug. 12 in order to comply with C.R.S. 1-7-116(2) which requires entities to enter into agreement with the county clerk regarding the conduct of the coordinated election no later than Aug. 26. Should the board determine not to pursue a bond or mill levy override election the district will cancel with Adams County.

2014-2015 budget approved

The board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget Resolution

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for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30, 2015, in the following amounts: general fund, $276,567,184, bond redemption fund, $31,285,126, capitol reserve fund, $16,680,712, building fund, $1,730,572, governmental designated purpose grand fund, $24,771,811, nutrition services fund, $11,681,354, before, after and summer enrichment program fund $6,895,881, pupil activity fund $6,582,977, print shop fund $564,413, insurance reserve fund $3,170,326, transportation fund $8,560,794 and athletic fund $978,370 for a total of $389,469,520.

Fees approved

The board unanimously to adopted

SCHOOL NOTES Colorado Preschool Program available to qualified children

Adams 12 Five Star Schools offers preschool to a limited number of Colorado Preschool Program qualifying children.

The program is funded by the state of Colorado and eligible children attend at no cost to the family. Applications for the program will be accepted until all openings are filled. Classes are four days per week for 2 hours and 55 minutes per day.

Some eligibility requirements for the program include: the child and parent/ guardian must reside within the Five

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a resolution authorizing the collection of fees for the 2014-2015 school year.

The collection of textbook, instructional materials and technology fees, in addition to the types of fees implemented pursuant to Superintendent Policy 5630.

Revenue from collected fees shall be used for the purpose stated in the fee schedule and textbook, instructional materials and technology fees shall be waived for any pupil who is eligible for a free or reducedprice meal under the National School Lunch Act. The next school board meeting is at 7 p.m. on Aug. 20 at Five Star headquarters, 1500 E. 128th Ave. in Thornton.

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Star District boundaries, the child must be four years old on or before Oct. 1, the child must go through a screening process, the child must meet the state’s criteria for eligibility, all students must have an up-to-date immunization record and physical and an official birth certificate and the parent/guardian must be responsible for transportation to and from the program.

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Featured News Metro North Chamber Leadership Class Graduates The 28-member 2014 Metro North Leadership Class concluded its tenmonth professional/ personal growth journey with a final round of activities, guest speakers, and graduation ceremony.

The group began the program last SepNicki Leo (right) Craig Falk Award Winner tember and has since spent one day a month visiting and studying various regional systems and organizations, including law enforcement, energy and technology, communication and education venues, with one day dedicated to “pay it forward,” helping fellow citizens at their homes.

Interim Chamber CEO Shiley Johnson says “the program provides a wealth of leadership and growth opportunities. The participants not only get an up-close-and-personal look at how diverse sectors of the metro north region function, they also have the chance to meet with, hear, and learn from top leaders in our region.”

The Metro North Chamber’s Business & Government Affairs Committee (BGA) was a key part of successful lobbying efforts in the State General Assembly that resulted in two early June vetoes by Governor Hickenlooper.

BGA objected to the urban renewal proposal HB 14-1375 due to inequities in the distribution of revenues and responsibilities for urban renewal projects plus the mandate that non-municipality representatives have assigned seats on all urban renewal boards.

BGA strongly supported the Public Private Partnership (P3) negotiated by CDOT and the High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) to complete the Phase 2 improvements to US 36 between Boulder and Denver. SB 197 would have added more regulation to projects such as this, preventing much needed investments in Colorado’s infrastructure. The Governor’s veto was a vote for responsible transportation progress.

BGA Chair Troy Whitmore said “the Committee is very pleased with the role it played in helping secure the Governor’s veto of both bills. This is a great example of how the Metro North membership leverages its strength in numbers to effect positive change for our region.”

Political Candidate Endorsements The BGA Committee is gearing up for political candidate interviews in advance of the November 4th election. Once the interviews are held, later this summer, the Chamber will come out with its endorsements.

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Graduate Nicki Leo, honored with the Craig Falk Award as the group’s Leader of the Year, calls the program “enlightening. It taught me that true leadership is about character, it improved my self-awareness, got me out of my comfort zone and doing new things, and really opened my eyes to my community.”

This is the 32nd year of the Metro North Leadership Program (MNLP). Applications from Chamber members are now being accepted for the 2015 class which begins in late August. For more information, contact the Chamber office or visit www.metronorthchamber.com.

Membership Update Its Party Time!

MNCC is proud to announce that its membership has now eclipsed the 1,000 mark through steady growth in recent months! Special thanks go out to the Ambassador Program for its tireless promotion of the strong and diverse value provided through membership and to the Chamber team, led by Shiley Johnson and Beth Slattery.

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Pawlowski, Rose vie for county board seat Former Brighton council members run for newly created District 5

By Tammy Kranz tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com It was a close race for the Adams County Board of Commissioners District 5 seat on the Republican ticket for the primary election Tuesday.

Former Brighton Mayor Jan Pawlowski won with just 54 votes. She had 50.16 percent of the vote, or 8,218 votes. Her opponent Neal Mancuso received 49.84 percent of the vote (8,164 votes).

According to Adams County Clerk and Recorder Karen Long, an automated recount will not be triggered unless there is a difference of a one-half of 1 percent of the highest vote cast. At this time, that would be 41 votes or less.

Long said voters still have until July 2 to cure any ballots — which fixes signature discrepencies or no signatures. She said the office will not declare an automated recount until after the votes are finalized.

However, Mancuso could request a recount on his own, she said.

Pawlowski said she was delighted to get the support and votes she did.

“I’m hoping going forward I’ll be able to get a good group together to advance the cause to become the first Republican woman to fill a county seat,” she said.

She added that she would like to see this new position well represented.

For the Democratic side, former Brighton councilwoman Wilma Rose secured 57.73 percent of the vote, or 9,043 votes.

Her opponent Mary Ellen Casso-Pollack received 42.27 percent of the vote (6,620

votes).

Rose thanked her supporters and committee members for making her run for the primary successful.

As far as the general election, she said, “I want to take my campaign to all parts of Adams County to get everybody’s thoughts and concerns about their area of Adams County.”

She said the county was diverse — ranging from urban living to farming — and it was important to know and understand all the issues.

Pawlowski and Rose will face off in the general election Nov. 4 for the District 5 seat on the board.

This is the first election that voters will choose representatives for two newly created seats on the board. In 2012, voters approved a ballot measure to increase the number of elected commissioners from three to five. Members of the board will be residents in their districts but are to be elected by the voters of the entire county.

In order to stagger the terms for the five seats, the winner for District 5 will have just a two-year term limit.

There are two other district races this year — District 3 and 4 — neither which were contested for the primary election.

For District 3, incumbent Erik Hansen, Republican, will face off against Democratic candidate Manuel Solano in the general election. For District 4 — which also is a newly created seat on the board — Republican candidate Joseph P. Domenico will compete against Democratic candidate Steve O’Dorisio.

District 3 and District 4 victors will serve a regular four-year term.

The newly elected board members will be inaugurated in January.

The Board of Commissioners approved the five district boundaries last June. The map is available at http://co-adamscounty. civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/3643.

northglenn news in a hurry Vote on free movie shown in park

The city is asking its residents to vote for which movie should be shown at a free movie in E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, across the street from City Hall at 11701 Community Center Drive, at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 13. The choices are “Despicable Me,” “E.T.,” “The Lego Movie” and “Wizard of Oz.” Residents can vote until 5 p.m. Sunday at www.northglenn.org.

Council wanted to host this event to gauge the public’s interest in a possible future movie in the park series.

Community Yard Sale set The Northglenn Historic Preservation Foundation will participate in the Fox Run Homeowners Association garage sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27-28 at Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway.

Sales they make will go right back to the foundation.

For more information about NHPF or to donate items, contact Mayor Joyce Downing at 720-232-4402 or nhpf1999@ aol.com.

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Empty building sees new life Caliber Collision Center moves to Northglenn

By Tammy Kranz tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com The 30,780-square-foot facility that used to house the Northglenn Dodge Collision Center has a new owner and will undergo major improvements.

Cross Development, a Texas-based company, has purchased the building at 650 W. 106th Ave. Caliber Collision Centers will be the tenant of the building, which

has been empty since 2010.

“We are very pleased to have Caliber Collision’s new facility in Northglenn,” said Mayor Joyce Downing. “We’re excited that they’re going to do major renovations to the building and bring good, stable, well-paying jobs to our community.”

Caliber Collision will initially employ 15 to 20 technicians and eight to 10 office staff.

Debbie Tuttle, Northglenn’s economic development manager, gave details on the purchase and planned renovations on the building to City Council during its June 9 regular meeting.

Cross Development will make approxi-

mately $800,000 in capital investments to the exterior and interior of the building, she said, “about $600,000 (of that) on the exterior so I think you’ll be very pleased with the end results.”

The planned exterior work includes a new storefront at the north (main) entry, a new covered parking awning, handicapped parking spaces and improvements and partial asphalt parking lot resurfacing and complete reseal of the lot.

Other improvements planned include renovating the office, installing a new roof and repairing the foundation.

Work is scheduled to start in August and a grand opening is planned for January.

Tuttle, who also serves as the Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority (NURA) executive director, said NURA gave Cross Development a $12,500 Business Improvement Grant to help with the renovation work.

Tuttle said this purchase finalizes the Auto Nation redevelopment area, which is located at 104th Avenue and Huron. Auto Nation in 2012 built Hyundai and Fiat dealerships where the former Northglenn Dodge used to be located.

Caliber Collision has more than 160 facilities in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado and Oklahoma.

Suspect in police chase, gunfire found guilty Multiple-centuries sentence possible for 24-year-old

By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com CJ Galley, the man who led police on a high-speed chase from Castle Rock to Parker, has been found guilty on 17 of the 18 counts he faced.

The jury announced its verdict June 19, after nearly two full days of deliberation.

Galley, 24, of Northglenn, will be sentenced at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center in Castle Rock.

He was found guilty on four counts of attempted first-degree murder with extreme indifference, a class-1 felony with mandatory sentence-enhancers. The jury also found him culpable for first-degree assault, attempted reckless manslaughter, burglary and vehicular eluding.

Galley became emotional after the verdicts were announced. He faces 257 years in prison if he is sentenced by Douglas County District Court Judge Richard Caschette to the maximum number of years allowed by law.

How the chase unfolded One after another, a line of police officers took the stand and said they feared for their lives during the February 2013 high-

speed chase from Castle Rock to Parker.

Galley sat quietly at the defense table, dressed in a vest, button-up shirt and tie throughout the six-day trial at the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center in Castle Rock.

Officers from various agencies testified at length about a “chaotic” scene at the Taco Bell on Plum Creek Parkway in Castle Rock on Feb. 22, 2013, saying Galley used a stolen Dodge Ram 3500 to repeatedly ram undercover vehicles to escape an organized arrest on a felony Galley warrant for assault on an officer.

Once he had enough room to maneuver, Galley drove over the legs of Commerce City police Detective Rob Feeney, who was thrown to the ground when his truck was hit. He underwent multiple surgeries after suffering a torn ACL, broken nose and injured shoulder.

Commerce City police Detective Jeremy Jenkins testified that speeds reached 125 mph on Crowfoot Valley Road, where Galley turned off his headlights for about 10 seconds and veered into oncoming traffic, forcing drivers off the road. He blew through 28 traffic lights and five stop signs without stopping.

Jenkins and Broomfield police Sgt. Erik Fredrick told jurors that the driver they were chasing fired two shots in their di-

rection. Fredrick, who was holding an M4 assault rifle during the chase, testified that he was prepared to use lethal force if the driver exited the truck.

Three Parker police officers took the stand June 13, including Greg Epp, who was forced to run up a hill to avoid being run over by the speeding truck when it drove off the road and through a ditch to miss a set of spike strips.

“I got out of there as fast as I could … so I didn’t get hit and killed,” Epp said.

Jurors watched dash-cam footage from the officers’ patrol vehicles. In one video, the truck can be seen rounding a curve and nearing the officers staged on Crowfoot Valley Road just south of Stroh Road.

Shouts of “Here he comes!” can be heard.

Three Parker officers shot at the vehicle after it passed by, including Epp, who fired six times. One of his rounds hit Gwen Devilbiss, the rear-seat passenger in the truck, in the arm. David Vasquez, who was in the passenger seat, has been charged and will be tried separately.

The chase ultimately ended in the Clarke Farms subdivision, where Galley tried to carjack a woman who was dropping off a friend. Believing that Galley was driving, police chased her for a short time and ordered her out of her vehicle at gunpoint. The occupants of the truck, meanwhile, fled on foot. They were apprehended hours later and a .22-caliber handgun was found in a backyard.

Driver afraid, lawyer says District Attorney George Brauchler delivered a pointed closing argument, methodically comparing the criteria for finding a defendant guilty with the details of the case.

Galley pleaded not guilty to the charges.

He was originally charged with 39 separate counts, but the number was whittled down to 18 through various hearings leading up to the trial. Emily Wickham, Galley’s defense counsel, said her client was driving recklessly and there was insufficient evidence to justify the attempted first-degree murder charges, among others.

“This isn’t a case where Mr. Galley goes into a shopping mall and starts shooting randomly,” she said.

Brauchler said Galley showed no regard for the value of human life.

“He would do anything to get away (from police),” the DA said. “If he hurt or killed them in the process of getting away, he didn’t care.”

During her closing statement, Wickham argued that Galley was afraid the police would kill him and “panicked” when they tried to arrest him. She said she was not asking for them to set Galley free, but to find him guilty of lesser charges.

But that’s not what happened.

“Today a conscientious and detail-oriented jury reinforced a simple truth in this community, that we will protect those who protect us,” Brauchler said.

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Mentally ill add to jail populations State facilities offer few hospital beds

By Kristin Jones Rocky Mountain PBS I-News

In unit 4C of the Pueblo County jail, any human presence draws inmates to the narrow windows of their solitary cells.

They bark requests and complaints, or just grin and make small talk. One man’s ceiling is leaking; another wants to know how many more days he has left in segregation.

“Ma’am, do you work here?” asks a tall AfricanAmerican man with a steady, serious gaze, who wants to know when his glasses will be delivered.

“I’m the warden, Darlene Alcala,” she replies to the man needing glasses. Alcala is small and elegant in black, and sports a friendly smile at odds with the cinderblock bleakness of the jail. “You can call me chief.”

Though they live on opposite sides of the jail’s heavy doors, these two have come to see eye-to-eye on a crucial point: Inmates like him don’t belong here.

The man has been in 23-hour-a-day lockdown for a year and a half. Like most of his fellow residents in what’s known as administrative segregation, he is mentally ill. Brief interactions with the staff are nearly the only contact he has with the world outside his cramped cell.

As a shortage of funding has depleted options for those in need of treatment for mental illnesses, there’s still one place that can’t say no: jail. Inpatient psychiatric beds have dwindled to 1,093 for the state’s entire population, according to state human services data, a decrease of 20 percent from five years ago. People with mental illnesses are more than five times as likely to wind up in jail or prison.

“Years ago we deinstitutionalized mental-health treatment,” says Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle.

“People felt it was shameful that we had people in custody or locked up in mental health facilities. Now, instead, we lock them up in jail.”

The burden on jails is growing. A 1992 jail survey found that 11 percent of Colorado inmates had a serious mental illness, according to research by Public Citizen’s Health Research Group and National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. This year, 10 county jails surveyed by I-News reported that, on average in 2013, 18 percent of their inmates were mentally ill.

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Once they’re in, inmates with behavioral health problems have more trouble getting out. The seven metro Denver counties in 2008 found that mentally ill inmates stayed an average of five times longer than other inmates. In Pueblo, an inmate detained for a misdemeanor stays an average of 28 days; mentally ill inmates jailed for similar offenses stay between 171 and 180 days.

“Jails and prisons have become the warehouses for people who aren’t getting treated elsewhere,” says Attila Denes, a captain at the Douglas County jail. “It’s among the most expensive and least humane” ways to provide care.

Solitary confinement is routine. Even as Colorado’s new state prison chief, Rick Raemisch, has pledged to remove mentally ill prisoners from isolation because of concerns that it is counterproductive and inhumane, jailers say they still use 23hour lockdown to keep staff and other inmates safe.

Denes, a student of history, sees patterns in American society’s treatment of people with mental illnesses. As early as the 1650s, the plight of so-called “lunatics” in prisons attracted a call to the colonial legislature to find alternative housing.

“We’ve gone full circle,” says Denes. “We’re back today to where we were in the 1650s.”

Jail officers get training

The confinement of thousands of mentally ill Coloradans in jails and prisons can make a striking contrast with the sensibilities of the people whose job it is to confine them.

Alcala first took a job as a receptionist at the Pueblo jail 30 years ago to get health insurance for her newborn son. Her ambition to become a deputy was stoked by a supervisor who told her she was hired “to look pretty and answer the phone.”

It was in the 1990s that she became aware of the prevalence of mental illness in the jail; There was a woman who smeared feces on the wall, and an inmate who licked the floor. Alcala recalls that the detention officers had no real tools for handling what they simply saw as strange behavior.

Alcala and other staff have worked to acquire the skills to communicate with inmates in the throes of a crisis. She enrolled in crisis intervention training eight years ago, says Alcala, add-

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Sheriffs are increasingly enlisting mental health professionals to improve care for the mentally ill in jail, by training detention officers to communicate through a crisis and by offering therapy to inmates.

John Parsons, who was released from the Pueblo jail in March, says he got help from a jail-based program called Moral Reconation Therapy — a type of cognitive behavioral therapy — to handle his depression, anxiety and alcoholism.

“MRT told me how to handle the stresses and pressures of life in the way normal people do,” Parsons said in April.

Jagruti Shah runs the state’s offender mental health programs, overseeing a budget of about $2.7 million to help connect inmates with treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. The programs run in 33 counties, reaching about 90 percent of the state’s jail population.

Shah says the programs have had some success in treating inmates while they’re jailed.

But the short-term stay of most inmates means they walk out with only a few days’ worth of medication.

Outside, care can be hard to come by — both before and after incarceration.

“Quite often people don’t have the opportunity to engage in these treatment programs until they hit the front door of the jails,” says Denes.

Pueblo inmate Erin Hedden says she tried.

After symptoms of bipolar disorder emerged when she was 28 years old, Hedden was prescribed a laundry list of drugs. Each one failed until she found a combination that worked: Prozac and Zyprexa.

But when she left a job as a nursing assistant to work on her mother’s ranch, Hedden lost her insurance. At $1,000 a month, the medication was out of reach. It took three months for the symptoms of mania to resurface, and Hedden says she sought refuge in crystal methamphetamine.

Three years later, Hedden is in jail on a four-year sentence for drugged driving.

She was behind the wheel in a crash that killed Linda Sue Sublett, a 69-year-old woman she never met.

The county now pays for her Prozac and Zyprexa.

Hospital beds dwindle

Two miles northwest of the jail, on a road spiked with wind-driven tumbleweed, is the campus of the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo, one of only two state psychiatric hospitals.

Beds at the state hospitals have disappeared steadily even as Colorado’s population has boomed, the victim of federal and state budget cuts and a change in philosophy that emphasized removing people from institutions. In 1980, there were 1,103 public psychiatric beds in Colorado; in 2014, there are 553, many of them earmarked for those charged with or convicted of crimes.

Pueblo Sheriff Kirk Taylor says the state psychiatric

Erin Hedden writes a letter in her cell block at Pueblo County, Colo., jail on April 4. Hedden said she has bipolar disorder and used crystal methamphetamine to self-medicate after she lost her insurance and couldn’t afford medication to treat her illness. She’s serving a four-year jail sentence after she crashed her car while driving on drugs, killing a 69-year-old woman. Photos by Rocky Mountain PBS I-News hospital sends its patients to the jail when they lash out or act violently, including people who have previously been found not guilty by reason of insanity. At the same time, Taylor and other county jail officials complain that the state hospitals frequently turn away inmates who have been put on emergency mental-health holds for posing a danger to themselves or others.

“These people don’t need to be in jail,” says Taylor.

“They need to be in a therapeutic community.”

Bill May, who heads the state hospital in Pueblo, believes it’s appropriate for some of the hospital’s patients to be arrested and sent to jail if they commit a crime while stable in treatment.

Meanwhile, state psychiatric hospitals can’t receive people on mental-health holds unless they’ve been treated and cleared first for any physical problems, says Dr. Patrick Fox, a Colorado Department of Human Services official who oversees the hospitals. He suggests taking inmates to the emergency room.

At issue, in part, is the question of who bears the high costs of housing mentally ill inmates. Psychotropic medications, additional security and lengthier stays all add to the costs. A sevencounty study in the metro Denver area found the cost of accommodating seriously mentally ill inmates to be around $44.7 million a year in 2010, up from $36.5 million in 2006. Costs haven’t declined since then, and are likely to have increased, says Regina Huerter, the director of Denver’s Crime Prevention and Control Commission.

The influx of ill inmates has contributed to overcrowding in Boulder, say jail officials there. Boulder is reconfiguring its cells to expand the special management unit where mentally ill inmates are housed. But that means taking space from other areas, says Division Chief Bruce Haas.

In Denver, the construction of a new jail in 2010 took into account the extra medical resources and supervision demanded by an increasingly ill population, says Sheriff Gary Wilson.

Like the homeless, mentally ill inmates often have trouble meeting judges’ standards for bail, which

take into account qualifications such as stable housing, employment and family support, says state public defender Douglas Wilson. This is despite the fact that their crimes may be low-level offenses.

“The reality is, most of the time what we’re talking about is trespasses, the guy who roller-skated into somebody’s garage because he thought it was a roller rink, public urination,” says Wilson.

Denver recently found that the 99 people most frequently jailed for low-level offenses had a high rate of mental illness — around 35 percent. They were also frequently homeless and addicted to alcohol or drugs, adding to the complexity of treating them.

Some get into more trouble behind bars, committing crimes that lengthen their stays, says Sheriff David Walcher in Arapahoe County.

“They commit crimes on the inside; there are assaults on staff. They tend to get more charges when they’re in jail,” says Walcher.

“They’re a more challenging population overall.”

Harsh world

From their stark walls to their locked doors to their narrow, light-deprived spaces, jails are meant to confine criminals, not promote recovery.

“There’s nothing soft about what we do,” says Alcala. “We’re built for offenders.”

Hedden has sharp memories of her episodes in 23hour lockdown. The 35-yearold inmate, who is being treated for social anxiety and depression along with bipolar disorder, says her last 12-day stay there led her to a breakdown.

“All day long it’s a cacophony of voices, of screams, of shouting,” says Hedden.

“There is no human interaction except for what’s between you and the guard, and who you can yell at next door through the wall. The loneliness is overwhelming. I get a sense of intense anxiety like I just want to claw at the door. I just want to get out. I would do anything to get out.

I beg to get out.”

A growing understanding of what it means to isolate people who have mental illnesses is leading to changes in the state prison system.

When former prisoner

Evan Ebel shot dead prison chief Tom Clements last year, the incident raised questions about Ebel’s time in solitary confinement and his direct release into the community. Clements’ replacement, Raemisch, has criticized the overuse of solitary confinement nationwide, and has pledged to stop placing mentally ill inmates in administrative segregation. And the state legislature recently passed a bill — now pending Gov. John Hickenlooper’s signature — banning long-term solitary confinement for seriously mentally ill prisoners.

But 23-hour lockdown is still widely used as a tool to control mentally ill inmates in jails.

Jailers in Douglas County, Arapahoe County, Boulder, Pueblo and elsewhere say they try to minimize the use of it, but none said they were considering doing away with it.

“Most jails are pretty close to full if not overflowing,” says Denes, in Douglas County. “Sometimes when you have people classified as dangerous offenders and you have people packed into a housing unit, the reason that you use (23-hour lockdown) is to prevent victimization of inmates from other inmates.”

Staying out of jail

The best hope for cutting the costs of jailing mentally ill inmates may be to keep them out of jail in the first place.

Some jurisdictions have built mental health courts — also called wellness courts — intended to divert people from jail to treatment. Some, like Denver, are pushing to enroll inmates in health insurance so they can get the care they need once they leave jail.

The state’s flagship project for improving mental health treatment — a planned network of crisis centers, now stalled amid a lawsuit — may help direct people to settings more appropriate than jail, says human services official Fox. For now, Colorado’s jailers and their inmates are stuck dealing the best way they can with a broken system Colorado Community Media brings you this report in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS I-News. Learn more at rmpbs.org/news.

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PLAYIN’ AROUND Zane Brown, 7, of Thornton listens to the trombone player with the Gora Gora Orkestar.

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The neverending search for happiness We don’t usually examine how we could be happier. We tend to look at how we can experience more pleasure.

So we lust for a nicer car, a bigger home, flashier jewelry, more fashionable clothes, more entertainment, a bigger TV and more expensive toys, to name a few.

If you were willing to pay close attention to how all of this makes you feel, you may notice that you spend endless hours pursuing goals or paying for dreams that only wind up bringing you short-lived fleeting pleasure. After a while, you get used to wearing fancier clothes or driving the nicer car, and then you yearn after something else, something additional or novel that will fulfill you and make you feel more complete. Or, you wind up working more and more at a job you may not enjoy in order to pay for all these pleasures, which of course can conversely make you very unhappy.

We are so attached to running around this gerbil wheel that we defend our “right” to be unhappy, frustrated and chronically unfulfilled. Be happy before I lose weight? Feel better before I find — or create — the relationship I want? Be content before I make more money? Feel fulfilled before my kid straightens up? Are you crazy? Why would I want to feel good before I get my life better?

The following is a set of questions for you to consider — and suggestions about how you could reasonably get off this gerbil wheel, and give yourself the opportunity to find a greater sense of happiness, contentment and peace of mind.

When we focus on what we have, on what we’re grateful or appreciative of in our lives, we’re happier. When we focus on what we don’t have, we’re not. The choice, then, seems obvious: put our attention on what we have, what we feel gratitude about and what we’re striving for, and to cease focusing on the hurts, the failures and the various bummers that we occasionally experience. What’s good about your life right now? In which ways are you actually living the dream? What makes you joyous? Think long and hard on this question. Your answers may not be what you think they are. How could you add more

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fun to your life? Could you define what things are fun for you? What new things might you add to your life that would be interesting and challenging? Are you doing anything to be self-destructive—or are you sabotaging any of your long range goals? Are you frittering away too much of your time? If so, what would assist you in changing these behaviors? If you don’t change these dynamics, you will have regrets about this later on. What gives you a sense of purpose—personally and professionally?

Finding purpose in what you’re doing is one of the keys to feeling content with your life. To find a greater sense of purpose, make a list of everything you would like to accomplish or experience before you die, and then create a plan for how to

make those goals come true. What gives you a feeling of thankfulness and gratitude? What people, achievements, experiences, relationships or events are you the most appreciative of or grateful for?

Next week: more suggestions on creating happiness and greater peace of mind.

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Now for the main event When you open your weekly newspaper on Thursday we will know who “made the cut” and who didn’t for the “main event.” I am talking about the State of Colorado June 24 primary election results.

I hope you voted in it as I did even if you are registered as an Unaffiliated voter and declared a party in time to exercise your vote for a favorite candidate. If you participated, you would know that there were not a large number of contested races within either of the political parties. However, having said that, there are a couple of highly visible contested races within the Republican Party.

Highly visible contests

The two races which I am referring to are the four Republican Party candidates for governor and the four candidates for U.S. Congressional District 4 who are eager to fill exiting Congressman Cory Gardner’s seat.

The four gubernatorial candidates for the “R’s” are Bob Beauprez, Scott Gessler, Mike Kopp and Tom Tancredo.

It is a case of two veteran politicians and two less experienced politicians (at least

no Federal experience). My guess is that either Beauprez or Gessler will get the nod within the party. As for the 4th Congressional District, Ken Buck, Barbara Kirkmeyer, Steve Laffey and Scott Renfroe are vying to represent their party. Buck seems to have the visibility and money to go onto the General Election in November.

Pattern of contested party races

It is interesting to note that state House and Senate races within the two political parties have a clear pattern of contested races this time around. In the Senate, the

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Ho-hum, another election By the time you read this column another election has gone by. You may have missed it even though a mail-in ballot was sent to your home.

It was called a primary election, and there were so few contested races that it seemed a giant waste to elect so few. And now the winners of those races will bombard us with information as to why we should vote for them come the November election.

Anymore it seems like we are in one election cycle after another and it made me want to skip the whole darn process.

But dedicated as I am for good honest government, Bob and I filled out our ballots and brought them in person up to Westminster City Hall. In return we received “I voted” stickers to let the world know we care.

This primary election was for candidates from the Republican and Democrat

persuasion. However, if you wanted to change parties you had to have done that earlier, but if you wanted to register to vote you could do so. I am adamantly opposed to “same day register and vote.”

Obviously such folks don’t read and study the issues before they sign up to vote.

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Fourth of July a celebration of place Nearly every weekend of my childhood in grade-school days found my sister and me (and sometimes a passel of playmates) bouncing around in the back of our family’s rusting white Jeep Cherokee, choking through the midsummer dust from the washer-board road on our way up the Silver Lakes in the San Juan Mountains of Southern Colorado.

One of these pals told me recently that she and her husband chose their mountain home-on-the-lake because of what she remembers about our cabin, which catapulted me back into my own memories of spending the Fourth of July at Sliver Lakes.

The recollections I have about Silver Lakes are tinged with joy, wonder, surprise, and sometimes even terror: … clambering around on moss-covered boulders at lake’s edge to pick tiny sweet wild raspberries from the prickly bushes. … running down the narrow two-track

road on the high side of Lake 2 to the ancient tire swing that hanged from a huge Ponderosa pine out from the precipice of the road. Tripping on my feet and going down hard, gouging both knees on the hard sharp pointed edges of the graywhite shale placed on the road to keep it from washing away. … skirting the edge of the lake to reach the almost impossibly tall log, polished from years of our scooting across it to avoid the trek through the marshy muddy part of the shore on the creepy end of Lake 2 – the small shallow end that turned away from the

cabins to hide its ankle-clutching weeds and mossy murky surface – to arrive safely on the other side. … tubing in the winter down the open slope beside our cabin, first trudging up through snow tall as the tops of our windows, then flying down inside big squishy inner tubes with our black Lab flailing along beside us, barking and biting at our boots and hats, and who once lashed onto my streaming hair and dragged me shrieking out onto the frozen lake in all her flopping gangling Labrador triumph. … venturing down to Lake 4, where there were no boats, no fishing docks, no cabins, and virtually no trail, where fringed creaking pines hung over the lake with branches extended into the darkened water, and deadfall — silent as the dawn — monitored our tentative progress. Unknown and unseen creatures rustled in the heavily wooded sides of the trail, sending us scrambling over menacing roots and through the brambly thickets back up to the familiar safety of Lake

3, where we arrived gasping with burning lungs and proud of our efforts.

I visited my friend’s mountain home last summer, writing quietly on her dock as she walked her own black Lab beside the lake.

I remembered catching my first fish from a dock not unlike that one, dragging up onto the shore a sparkling rainbow trout so big the entire yellow-reed fishing pole I was holding high above my head for a photo was completely bent in its own arch so the tip of the pole touched the ground.

For me, the Fourth of July – a celebration of our nation’s birth – is also a celebration of place, a celebration of memories, and a celebration of childhood in the mountains of Colorado.

Andrea Doray is a writer who loves to fish, and who prefers to use a spinner while her mom was content to wait for that red-andwhite bobber to dip under the smooth surface of the lake. Contact Andrea at a.doray@ andreadoray.com.

Tune in to major life lesson from television Now, I am not typically a huge fan of TV shows. Maybe I should say it differently: My preference has always been to read when I have downtime, or write, or just take some quiet time instead of watching TV. And I would say that for most of my adult life that has been consistent.

Of course, there are the exceptions to the rule, such as the Weather Channel, where Jim Cantore has been bringing great stories and keeps us hanging on the edge of our seats with his live action shots for so many years. Then there is the Discovery Channel, and really, what is better than shows about Vikings or Shark Week? And I love local news broadcasts and catching up on everything that is happening locally and around the world.

Lastly, I enjoy having baseball on in the background as I read or write — I love the game and will watch or listen to almost any game that may be on.

This past year, I have been introduced to a few programs such as “Person of Interest,” “The Good Wife,” and “24.” For this column I wanted to focus on the last one, “24.” If you are familiar with the premise, you understand that every show for the entire season happens one hour at a time. Meaning it can start at 4 p.m. and every event that takes place during that show will be completed by 5 p.m. Each episode, tons of action and loaded with drama, all takes place each week within 60 minutes.

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Democrats do not have a single contested race while the Republicans have 2.

On the House side, the Democrats have 3 contested races while the Republicans have 8. When combining the two sets of races, the Dems only have 3 contested races within their party while the Republicans have 10. An important consideration is when there is a contested race for one party’s candidate and not for the other party’s candidate.

Having to fund two campaigns and do double duty in campaigning makes it tough for the candidate that is faced with a contested primary election. We will see how the 3 Democratic Party candidates faired along with the 10 Republican Party candidates who were faced with a primary election contest.

Attorney General’s race

Our own former District Attorney for the 17th Judicial District, Don Quick, is the sole Democratic Party candidate for attorney general. He is going up against Republican candidate Cynthia Coffman who also does not have a primary election

So as I watched the most recent intense, action-packed and drama-filled one hour of Jack Bauer’s life on “24,” I was caught up in thinking about a program based on a philosophy that Zig Ziglar used to promote and embody himself, the idea of being a 24 Hour Champion.

So what does that mean? Zig would remind us that we are not just eight- to 10hour per day employees or business people: We are moms and dads, we are community volunteers, we are part of groups and associations, and we have our circles of friends.

So it’s not just about what we do to earn a living or support our family, it’s about who we are in each hour of each 24-hour day we are blessed enough to spend here on earth.

How do we do this? We have to focus on our self-confidence and healthy self-image; we have to maintain a positive attitude; we have to build and develop relationships at home and at work; we have to set goals and pursue those goals; and we have to live with hope.

Now back to why this resonated with me during a recent viewing of a television program. The concept in the show “24” is that we see everything that is going on in a window of 60 minutes. So I thought about if someone was viewing my efforts, actions, words and, yes, even drama, would they see someone who is caught up in the moment or would they see someone who is maximizing each minute of each hour to work on mind, body, and spirit? As much as we believe we are not in control of our time or maybe even question our control over our own future, it really is in our grasp to live the life we want to live. When we live as 24 Hour Champions we are truly set up and empowered to succeed.

Becoming a 24 Hour Champion does not mean we are awake for 24 hours. What it means is that we stay well-rested, work hard,

play hard, volunteer when and where we can, laugh hard, learn hard, and love even harder than everything mentioned above.

We, not anyone else, we alone are responsible for how we see ourselves and attempt to live up to becoming a 24 Hour Champion based on how we treat our minds, our bodies, and our spirits.

I would love to know more about your own 24 Hour Champion efforts, and I would love to share more about the concept with you if you would send me an email at gotonorton@gmail.com. When we aspire to be better than good, 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.

opponent. Good luck to Don!

U.S. Congregational Races identified Regarding the U.S. House of Representatives where there is an incumbent seeking re-election, only U.S. Reps. Scott Tipton (District 3) and Doug Lamborn (District 5) have opponents within his own political party. U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette, Jared Polis, Mike Coffman and Ed Perlmutter can focus on the November election. The same holds true for incumbent U.S. Sen. Mark Udall and his opponent Congressman Cory Gardner who are seeking the U.S. Senate seat which is up for grabs. It has been obvious the past few weeks that there are no contests within either political party in the primary election for the U.S. Senate seat as Udall, Gardner and various 527 PAC’s have been hard hitting in TV campaign ads against their respective opponent.

With President Obama’s popularity continuing on the wane, issues with Obamacare, the recent Senate vote on the XL Pipeline project and Udall’s steadfast support of Obama’s agenda, Senator Udall is somewhat shaky as the incumbent candidate. It should be an interesting race.

Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member.

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AREA CLUBS

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

LET GO and Let God AFG Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays

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

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

MAMA TALK, a support group for moms before and after baby, meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the TriCounty Health Department, 10190 Bannock St., Suite 100, Northglenn. Call Margaret at 303-255-6214.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Group meets at 7:30 p.m.

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

NORTHGLENN AFG Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive.

For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org.

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

For more information, email NorthglennThorntonRotary@ hotmail.com.

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

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

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), 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 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 303-429-5923.

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it, “a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.” So I’m going to devour all the information I can prior to the November 4 election. I’m particularly interested in the Adams County commissioner race that will give us five commissioners (two additional commissioners).

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

WEDNESDAYS A-NAMI (NATIONAL Alliance on Mental Illness-Adams County) meets 7-9 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month at the Community Reach Center, 8931 Huron St., Thornton.

Each A-NAMI meeting provides participants time for sharing challenges and triumphs, and frequently feature presentations by mental-health professionals and educational discussion.

Anyone dealing with a mental illness, including family and friends, may benefit from A-NAMI support. For more information, contact (303) 853-3770; s.bain60@gmail.com.

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

FLATIRONS VIEW Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment. For more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/.

FREE MEALS St. John’s Lutheran Church serves a free community meal from 5:30-7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at 11040 Colorado Blvd., Thornton (across from the Thornton Recreation Center). The schedule for 2014 meals is May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. Call 303-457-2476, go to www.stjohnthornton. org or email stjohns05@gmail.com.

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

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.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Submarine Veterans meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at American Legion WilmoreRichter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. Active duty, reserve, retired, veterans, interested public and their ladies are cordially invited. For more information, go online to www. rockymountainsubvets.com.

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I think Sen. Mark Udall is in particular trouble especially on the Keystone gas pipeline. I say, “Mark, vote for it and be done with all the haggling. Just say yes.”

Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned.

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

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‘Seven Brides,’ one great show Performance Now returns to Cultural Center

By Clarke Reader

creader@colorado communitymedia.com The key to summer theater is to give audiences something light, something they can laugh along with and a tune or two to sing along with.

The Performance Now Theatre Company bring all the above and more to the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, with “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.”

The show, which is based on the MGM film and “The Sobbin’ Women” by Stephen Vincent Benet, will be playing at the center through June 29. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

“It’s really fun to work on something that I enjoyed so much as a kid,” said director Kelly Van Oosbree. “If people love a good laugh and great signing and dancing, this is the show for them.”

Set in Oregon in 1850, the show tells the story of Milly (Rachelle Wood), a young bride living in the wilderness. Her plan to civilize and marry off the six raucous brothers of her husband Adam (TJ Hogle) to ensure the success of her own marriage backfires when the brothers, in their enthusiasm, kidnap six women from a neighboring town to be their brides.

Ken Goodwin, executive producer with Performance Now, said the show is defi-

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” WHERE: Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood WHEN: Through June 29 Friday and Saturday - 7:30 p.m.

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COST: $28 Adult, $25 Student/Senior, $21 Children 12 and under INFORMATION: 303-987-7845 or www.performancenow.org

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” tells the wacky story of a hilarious family dilemma in 1850s Oregon. Photos by RDG Photography

Rachelle Wood plays Milly, TJ Hogle is Adam in the Performance Now production of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.” nitely a comedy and while keeping in style of the film with the singing and dancing, adds a unique spin on the music.

“Traditionally there is a full orchestra

that plays the music be we wanted to do something different,” he said. “We’re using a banjo and fiddle and a smaller group of musicians to give it more of a bluegrass feel.”

Some of the musical numbers includes “Gone Courtin’,” “One Man,” “Love Never Goes Away,” “Wonderful, Wonderful Day” and “Sobbin’ Women.”

Goodwin said all aspects of the produc-

tion, from the choreography by Ken Leist and musical direction by Eric Weinstein, as well as the sets and costumes are topnotch.

“People may be familiar with the story but this is a really charming production and the cast will knock their socks off,” Oosbree said.

For more information, call 303-9877845 or visit www.performancenow.org.

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sands 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.

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

Community Coffee Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. food pantry Agape Life Church distributes Jefferson County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. The church provides this service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-431-6481. front range Toastmasters Club meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday at the Thornton Civic Center, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton. Develop your prepared and impromptu speaking skills.

Guests are encouraged to drop in and participate at their comfort level. For information, contact www.d26toastmasters.org/ frontrange/about_us.htm. griefshare support Group meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 1481 Russell Way. For more information, go online to www.mountainviewlutheran.com.

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

Rock, classic rock, modern country, as well as a variety of favorites.

metro north Chamber Leads Thursday group meets at 8 a.m. Thursdays at the Egg and I, 885 Thornton Parkway in Thornton. For more information, call Jim Johnson at 303-522-3608. one Business Connection meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursdays at Barker’s St., 2831 W. 120th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-424-1207 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com. peripheraL neuropathy Support Group The Denver

Branch meets from 3:30-5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver; parking and entrance in the back. For information about the Denver Branch meetings, call Dorothy Miller at 303814-2112 or email dorthy_miller@hotmail.com.

raLston Creek Sertoma Club meets Thursdays at Panera Bread, 7739 Wadsworth, Arvada. Contact Ron Marquez at 303457-0759 or Ron.Marquez@ddrcco.com. 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.

Women’s Business Network meets 7:20-8:35 a.m. Thursdays at the Doubletree Hotel, 8773 Yates Drive in Westminster.

For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-424-1207 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com. fridays north suBurBan Sales Professionals meets 7:30-9 a.m.

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

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sWing thru’s Square Dance Club meets Fridays at the Victory Grange, 2025 Tower Road in Aurora. Singles, couples and youth are welcome. For more information, call 303-426-8986. moose Lodge 2166 dinners for members and qualified guests from 6-8 p.m. every Friday. For more information, call 303-457-3391. saturdays CoLorado Citizens for Peace meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth

Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com.

north suBurBan Republican Forum meets 9:45-11:15 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at Anythink, Huron St. Community Room, 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Admission is $3 and includes a continental breakfast. Meet like-minded people and discuss Colorado political issues. roCky mountain Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road. We meet here at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. Go to www.rockymountainshipwrights.org for information.

What you Want to Be AFG Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m.

Saturdays at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in the Richard P. Young Room, 11245 Huron St. For more information, go online to www. al-anon-co.org. sundays hoW afg Works Book Study Al-Anon meets at 9 a.m. Sundays at Park Center Office Building, Room 104, 3489 W. 72nd Ave. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org. miLe high Harmonica Club meets 1:30 -3:30 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month at Grant Avenue Community Center, 216 S. Grant St. in Denver. thornton VfW Post 7945 meets 8:30 -11 a.m. Sundays at 10217 Quivas St. in Thornton. Admission is $5 for breakfast. For more information, call 303-438-6700. yoga for Survivors Whether you’re a longtime cancer survivor, in treatment or a caregiver to a cancer survivor, Yoga for Cancer Survivors & Caregivers is a great way to live more comfortably in your own body. Benefits include decreased stress and pain, improved sleep and energy, improved lymphatic flow, reduced nausea and a greater sense of well-being. Class led by Shari Turney, a registered yoga instructor with specialized training through Yoga for Survivors. Class offered from 1:30-2:45 p.m.

Sundays at Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada.

Contact Turney at 720-319-3703 or szturney@mac.com before taking your first class to ensure a safe practice. ongoing aCtiVities aa meetings There are more than 1,100 AA meetings in the

Denver metro area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. Call 303-322-4440 for a meeting in your area, or visit the website at www.daccaa.org.

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

Learn to evaluate behavior, design exercises, coach humans, handle dogs, deliver presentations, and resolve and prevent a variety of behavior problems. Classes in Denver and Lakewood. request an application at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com.

Contact mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382 for information. front range Boot Camp gets you out of the gym and gets results. Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and results-driven full-body workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels will succeed. Indoor location is just behind Super Target at Kipling and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park by Stenger soccer fields. Email Robyn@ FrontRangeBootCamp.com or go online to www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com. girL sCouts Snowboard. Scuba dive. Sleep over in a museum or at the zoo. Go backstage at a concert or a Broadway play. Even stage your own Project Runway. Girl Scouts turns normal days into days you’ll remember all your life. Girl Scouts offers girls of all ages and backgrounds a safe place to explore the world and discover their potential. There are now more flexible ways to be a Girl Scout than joining a troop. To explore your options, visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708. narConon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or go to DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon also can help with addiction counseling. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-431-1754. reaLity CheCk Learn, laugh and move beyond denial in a small, cozy, group workshop environment. Join me for a facilitated Reality Check. Put on your big-girl pants, and call 303-953-2344 for details. seLf-heLp Center at the Adams County Justice Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center now has two full time staff available to assist self-represented parties. The staff may not give legal advice, but may provide legal information regarding forms and the legal process. Public access computers and legal reference materials are available in the center. The Self Help Center is located on the first floor of the Adams County Justice Center. Email assistance may be obtained by sending detailed inquiries to AdamsSelfHelpCenter@judicial. state.co.us. In addition, published resources and other information including clinics and other events are available through the Adams County Justice Center Facebook page at www.facebook. com/AdamsCountyJusticeCenter. Online forms can be found at www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/.

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Glass artist is man of darn few words Arvada Center makes use of space

By Clarke Reader

creader@colorado communitymedia.com Drive past the Arvada Center and something new will immediately stand out.

The 17-acre field just to the south of the center is now full of 27 sculptures from 15 different Colorado artists, varying in size, style and design.

Presented in partnership with the Museum of Outdoor Arts and Exempla Lutheran, “Unbound: Sculpture in the Field” will be on display in the field at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through September 2015.

Participating artists include Vanessa Clarke, Emmett Culligan, John Ferguson, Sonja Hinrichsen, Erick C. Johnson, Andy Libertone, Nancy Lovendahl, Robert Mangold, Patrick Marold, Dave Mazza, Andy Miller, Charles Parson, Carl Reed, Joe Riche, Kevin Robb and Bill Vielehr.

“This is the best round of exhibits ever,” said curator Collin Parson. “It all started with the field — it’s been empty for years, and we wanted to explore the idea of how we can change that.”

Parson said that the idea be-

hind the sculptures was to get a sense of what the field would look like in the future, and from there a partnership with the Museum of Outdoor Arts.

“This is a great collaboration, and we’ve worked with several of these artists before,” said Cynthia Madden Leitner, president and executive director of the museum. “I saw understood Collin’s vision and saw the potential to attract people to the center.”

The materials the sculptures are made from range from metal and wood to stone, all in modern style. Most are abstract and stand out in the field. The tallest of the works are 25-feet high.

“We grouped the artists together to create some continuity,” said Parson.

“With our artists we almost have several generations of artists.”

Since the sculptures are made of such a variety of materials, setting each one up required different tools. Some were installed with just a few pairs of hands and a ladder or two, but others required some heavy duty machinery.

“The City of Arvada has been great in helping us out with whatever we need,” Parson said.

Parson said that the sculptures are meant to be experience in a tactile way, and so visitors are encouraged to get up close and touch them and move around

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Unbound: Sculpture in the Field” WHERE: Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada WHEN: Through September 2015 COST: Free INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or www. arvadacenter.org them. They should not be climbed on, however.

The sculptures definitely change the space around them and enhances the overall view of the kind of spaces the center can offer.

“No other arts center has the kind of area and openness like this,” said artist Charles Parson. “It’s that western expanse that is so unique.”

Charles added that the community creative energy that has been unleashed in setting up the sculptures has been a huge boon for everyone involved.

“Everyone has been here early and wanted to be here,” he said. “This is what we live to do.”

The hope is that Sculptures in the Field will not only inspire Arvada residents, but everyone who would like to see more public works.

“When people see what can be, I think they’ll want bigger and better,” said Leitner. “We need more sculpture gardens to support artists and do something different.”

In kind sponsors for the project include Colorado Hardscapes, Sunbelt Rentals, Lowe’s Arvada, Demiurge Sculptural Fabrication, Warren Tech, Arvada Rent-Alls, Art Management & Planning.

For more information, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.

Dale Chihuly, the “it man” in the world of art glass, clearly prefers to let his stupendous pieces of spectacular art speak for themselves rather than pontificating on his work.

During a five-minute media meetand-greet recently, Chihuly politely posed for pictures in front of the Monet Garden Pool at the Denver Botanic Gardens where an installation of the artist’s genius dots the grounds. The exhibition runs through Nov. 30.

He answered a couple of questions while cameras, notebooks and voice recorders pressed in. This man of few words lets his art do the talking, and it has a lot to say.

The exhibit, which features installations (some designed specifically for the Denver Botanic Gardens) at 14 sites, is a don’t-miss opportunity to bask in colorful beauty. Now that I’ve seen the show during the day, a nighttime return is on my short list.

This is the Rocky Mountain Region’s first major outdoor exhibition of artwork by the celebrated American artist. Chihuly’s sculptures — ranging in size and form — add bold colors and dramatic beauty to the Gardens’ 24-acre urban oasis.

Chihuly is credited with revolutionizing the Studio Glass movement and elevating the perception of the glass medium from the realm of craft to fine art. He is renowned for ambitious architectural installations around the world, in historic cities, museums and gardens.

While I was oohing and aahing over the Saffron Tower & Cattails in the Ellipse Garden, a 30-foot-tall creation made of 312 hand-formed yellow neon tubes, the artist, along with “handlers,” rode up to the site in a golf cart.

I asked him what he was thinking as he gazed at the Saffron Tower. “It has a lot of power, especially at night,” Chihuly said.

Well said. For more information and to buy tickets, go to botanicgardens.org/ exhibits/outdoor/chihuly/about.

Changeable Chihuly

The artist who earned his chops in the international glass art world wanted to stay at The Ritz-Carlton or The Four Seasons during his Denver visit.

I’m told by an impeccable source that The Ritz graciously offered the Seattlebased iconic artist the Presidential Suite gratis as a donation to the Denver Botanic Gardens, but when Chihuly arrived at the Denver digs, he was taken aback by the Chihuly-knockoff glass piece installed on the hotel’s second floor.

So he switched to The Four Seasons.

Art gets out

Artists and volunteers work on setting up sculptures in the south field of the Arvada Center. Photo by Clarke Reader

The Arvada Center’s summer exhibition, “Unbound: Sculpture in the Field,” creates a new outdoor visual arts area on the south grounds of the center.

“Unbound: Sculpture in the Field” began by re-imagining the existing open space with the intent to create a compelling and engaging outdoor sculpture exhibition. In partnership with Englewood’s Parker continues on Page 16

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June 26, 2014

Racehorse movie faces long odds Independent ‘50 to 1’ makes way into theaters

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Following the recent flurry of coverage about California Chrome and his try for a win at Belmont and the Triple Crown, readers may be interested in a new independent film, “50 to 1,” about another tough little Kentucky Derby winner named “50 to 1” opens June 20 at the Mine That Denver West Village 12, 14225 Bird, who West Colfax Ave., Golden. also had a colorful owner and trainer and came from behind to win.

It is showing at Denver West Village 12, 14225 West Colfax Ave. The film’s producer, director and cowriter, Jim Wilson, a racehorse owner and racing enthusiast for 25 years, was also producer of the Oscar-winning “Dances With Wolves.” He had been looking for a good racehorse story and read numerous scripts.

He watched the 2009 Kentucky Derby when underdog Mine That Bird won and

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contacted the owner and trainer — “and Bird himself,” Wilson said.

His co-writer/co-producer is Faith Conroy, who has a home in Boulder.

The story starts with a bar fight in New Mexico, where rodeo rider Chip Wooley comes to the aid of rancher Mark Allen and a friendship is formed. Ten years later, a winless Chip hears Mark’s name on TV and hears about a horse auction in Canada. Mark sends Chip to Canada to check out the quirky little horse and enlists a woman exercise rider, Alex, to work with him.

The horse lost consistently, but they learned he had Canadian winnings that qualified him for the Kentucky Derby.

Jockey Calvin Borel and Mine That Bird, a 50-to-1 long shot, rallied from 30 lengths back to win. He never won another race and was retired in 2010, but the journey to make a film had begun.

We had some conversation with Faith Conroy about how difficult it is to get an independent film into theaters.

The production team started in New Mexico, where Mine That Bird’s owners lived, and made a bus tour promoting the film in Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky. In June, it opens in four Colorado theaters, including Greenwood Plaza, and negotiations are underway with theaters across the country.

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Museum Outdoor Arts, which specializes in the placement of site-specific sculpture in Colorado, 27 sculptures were chosen of various sizes and media by 15 Colorado artists.

This creative endeavor evolved into a visually dramatic exhibition spread over a quarter-mile that creates a dedicated area to showcase modern and contemporary sculptures. The newly created sculpture field changes the landscape of Arvada Center and brings the programming of the center galleries inside, out.

Participating artists include: Vanessa Clarke, Emmett Culligan, John Ferguson, Erick C. Johnson, Andy Libertone, Nancy Lovendahl, Robert Mangold, Patrick Marold, Dave Mazza, Andy Miller, Charles Parson, Carl Reed, Joe Riches, Kevin Robb and Bill Vielehr.

“Unbound: Sculpture in the Field” will open with a free public reception from 6 to 9 p.m. June 26 and runs through September 2015. The sculpture area is free and open to the public during daylight hours.

The Arvada Center is located at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. For additional information, go to arvadacenter.org/galleries or call 720-898-7200.

Red Rocks hosts Chappelle

Dave Chappelle performs one night only at 8 p.m. Aug. 24 — Chappelle’s 41st birthday — at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Chappelle has been making the talkshow circuit lately to promote his standup act and to make light of his decision to walk away from a $50 million Comedy Central contract.

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“The court takes it seriously, the prosecutors it take seriously, the police take it seriously, but we don’t have enough resources to be able to punish somebody appropriately when they’re driving without a license,” Buck told 9News.

In the March 24 fatality, Aurora police arrived on the scene at East Colfax Avenue and Dayton Street and found the alleged assailant, Olivos-Gutierrez, in his car without a driver’s license.

In Aurora, Colorado’s third-largest city, the driving drunk without a license scenario was repeated more than once a day over the past two years for a total of 1,141 times.

When police looked up Olivos-Gutierrez’s record, they found he had been cited for two prior DUIs. That has happened 211 times with other drivers in Aurora during the two years. Olivos-Gutierrez now faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the fatal crash.

Aurora is not unique in dealing with the problem.

Thirty law enforcement agencies in Colorado have issued at least 100 DUI citations each to motorists with no license over the past two years.

Fran Lanzer, executive director of the Colorado MADD office, said part of the problem is that cars are such an integral part of people’s lives.

“We live in a society where people need to drive regardless of whether they are on a suspended license,” Lanzer said. “You still have to go to work. You have to pick up the kids.”

Buck said the justice system is also hamstrung because both DUI charges and driving without a valid license are misde-

Rockmount Ranch Wear supplied much of the wardrobe for the new A&E Western series “Longmire.” Series co-star Lou Diamond Phillips and much of the cast wear Rockmount. In the June 23 episode, “In the Pines,” Phillips wore signature shadow plaid No. 694-Blue.

Rockmount tweeted it out June 18 and Phillips retweeted it to 84,000 followers.

Adding to the story, Craig Johnson, the series author and an FOR (friend of Rockmount), whose wife, Judy, owns The Bucking Buffalo in Sheridan, Wyo., has been a Rockmount dealer for almost 20 years.

In other news, Rockmount announces the rollout of its new website, rockmount. com. The site is entirely reworked and upgraded, replacing the one the snap-front shirt manufacturer first rolled out in honor of founder Papa Jack’s 100th birthday in 2001.

More than a catalog, the website features celebrities who wear Rockmount and archives the press coverage the family business generates.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a woman during the Elway’s 10th Annual Summer Music Series’ opening concert with The Railbenders: “Someone call Noah and tell him to send the ark.”

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

meanors.

“I think the most important thing from a story like this is that there are people that flagrantly abuse our laws and we need a stiff remedy for these people — a harsher sanction against them,” he said.

The legislature turned down a proposed bill earlier this year to make a third DUI a felony, a reform that Buck and Lanzer said would help combat the problem.

Lanzer said officials hope a new state law passed last year that went into effect in January will cut down on DUI driving, especially for motorists who lost their licenses for a prior drinking and driving offense.

The law allows first-time offenders to regain their licenses after 30 days if they use an ignition interlock device to prevent them from starting their cars if they have been drinking.

Previously, DUI offenders had to wait a year without a license before they could use the device.

“We know people continue to drive anyway, so we prefer them to drive with an ignition interlock in their car,” Lanzer said.

The analysis also showed the percentage of DUIs given to motorists with no valid license varied by jurisdiction.

Among large jurisdictions, 36 percent of DUIs issued by Pueblo, 34 percent by the Adams County sheriff, and 32 percent

by Greeley police went to drivers without licenses.

The lowest rates were 13 percent by Boulder police, 14 percent by the Boulder County sheriff, 15 percent by Durango police and 17 percent by Fort Collins police.

Colorado Community Media brings you this report in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS I-News. Learn more at rmpbs.org/news. Contact Burt Hubbard at bhubbard@inewsnetwork.org. 9News reporter Whitney Wild contributed to this report.

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your week & more Editor’s notE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Friday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

concert is a tribute to the USA and a special recognition of our veterans. For tickets, call 720-898-7200 or go to https:// arvadacenter.org.

thEAtEr summEr ProduCtion thEAtEr CAmP

WifflEBAll tournAmEnt GAthEr A team of three to five players for Northglenn’s

ColorAdo ACts presents several summer production classes through Monday, July 14. Students will perform two or three times. To learn more, or to register, call 303-456-6772, email coloradoacts@yahoo.com or go to www.coloradoacts. org.

10th annual wiffleball tournament from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 28, at the Northwest Open Space at West 112th Avenue and Ranch Drive. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Cost is $110 a team. Awards are given to the top finishers. All participants receive T-shirts. For information or to sign up, call 303-450-8800.

toP 5 Army dixiElAnd BAnd PErforms thE 101st Army Dixieland Band (http:// www.101starmyband.com/) will perform at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 2, as part of the Broomfield Cultural Affairs Department’s summer concert series. Concerts are free and take place at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Call 720-887-2371, email audi@broomfield. org or go to www.attheaudi.com. All concerts are at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays; future concerts in the series include Stanleytones Bluegrass Band, July 9; Six Foot Joe and the Red Hot Rhinos, July 16; Margarita Brothers, July 23; Modnicks, July 30.

ChildrEn’s thEAtEr PErformAnCE

sAnd in thE City, featuring sand sculptures built by residents and businesses, live music, craft breweries, local retail and food vendors, a Kid Zone and VIP beach party area, is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29, at Ralston Park, Arvada. Contact Ashley Garst, Arvada Chamber of Commerce, ashley@arvadachamber.org. Go to http://visitarvada.org/events/sand-in-the-city/festival/.

missoulA ChildrEn’s Theater presents “Robin Hood”

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at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. Wacky humor and an original score add to this fresh look at a legendary outlaw in a legendary time. For tickets, call 303-450-8800.

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kids AGEs 10-13 will learn how to stay safe while home alone through interactive lessons, role playing and hands-on training from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 27, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive.

Class includes first aid. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www. northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

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kAChinA southWEstErn Grill executive chef Jeff Bolton

BABysittErs AGEs 11-13 will learn what they need to know to take care of kids from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Items covered include growth and development, safety, feeding, discipline, diapering and bathing. A CPR/first aid certificate is issued upon completion of the course. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

Anne Martinez, are on display through July 31 at the Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster. Meet the artist, enjoy refreshments and listen to music on the patio. Contact 303426-4114 or www.aarrivergallery.com.

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CElEBrAtE AmEriCA With ColorAdo symPhony thE ColorAdo Symphony performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater. The

tAkE Photos of AntiquE CArs fornEy musEum of Transportation presents Photography Club Saturdays. Build your portfolio with uninterrupted tripod photography time among antique cars. Sessions are offered the first Saturday of the month. Come for two hours before we open to the public. Registration required. Sessions limited to 25 participants. For a copy of the museum’s photo policy, including rules and regulations, email events@forneymuseum.org or call 303-297-1113. 2014 dates are July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. The museum is at 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver.

historiCAl soCiEty’s GArdEn tour WAndEr throuGh six beautiful Arvada residential gardens from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Arvada Historical Society’s fourth annual garden tour. Tours of the Delva Community Garden at the Wellhouse also are included. Tickets available at the Arvada Flour Mill, 5590 Olde Wadsworth, starting at 8:30 a.m. the day of the tour. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Strollers and pets are not allowed in the gardens. Call Mary Jo at 303-421-2032.

thosE Who hAVE sErVEd in the military will be honored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Saluting Those Who Serve,” features a screening of the award-winning short film “Memories of the Tuskegee Airmen.” The film includes interviews with surviving airmen and shares the story of their struggle, as black Americans, to serve their country as pilots during World War II. Admission is free. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-4244454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

will host a cooking demonstration and tasting that will teach the home cook simple recipes that require little to no heat to produce. The demonstration is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Kachina, 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster.

Reservations are required, and tickets are limited; call 303410-5813 or go to www.kachinagrill.com for details.

historiC PrEsErVAtion yArd sAlE thE northGlEnn Historic Preservation Foundation will

participate in the Fox Run Homeowners Association garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, at Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway.

Sales made will benefit the foundation. For information, or to donate items for the sale, contact Northglenn Mayor Joyce Downing at 720-232-4402 or nhpf1999@aol.com.

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roBotiCs EnriChmEnt CAmP BroomfiEld ACAdEmy presents Techno/Robotics camp July 7-11. Registration deadline is Wednesday, July 2. Camp is open to ages 5-12, and includes swimming and field trips.

Go to www.broomfieldacademy.com or call 303-469-6449 for registration and other information.

Snail mail makes heart zoom “Postcards from Cookie” by Caroline Clarke 2014, Harper $24.99 / $31.00 Canada 312 pages Among the usual fliers, bills, and donation requests in the mail last week, there was something you haven’t seen in ages: someone sent you a greeting card.

It wasn’t marking any special occasion. No, it was sent as a pick-me-up from a friend, a nice surprise at a time when mail usually has an “e” in front of it. But, as you’ll see in the new memoir “Postcards from Cookie” by Caroline Clarke, some snail mail can make your heart zoom.

She was only looking for medical records.

As an adoptee, Caroline Clarke knew she had the right to learn at least that about her birth mother, but health data was only part of the unhidden information in the sealed records. There were lots of clues in what Clarke was told on that chilly afternoon; enough to help her figure out who her biological mother might be. The shocker was that Clarke had known her birth mother’s family for years.

From the time she was almost 8 years old and learned that she was adopted, Clarke told everyone that she wasn’t interested in finding her birth mother.

Secretly, though, she dreamed of making the woman proud,

and fantasized about accidental, happily-ever-after meetings. She loved the parents who raised her – adored them, in fact – but “all adoptees are curious about their beginnings,” and Clarke was no exception.

Her Daddy was shaken by the news. Her Mommy said to contact the woman. Clarke’s husband was excited for her, but she sat on the information until she couldn’t stand it any longer.

So she mustered up the courage and called Carole “Cookie” Lane.

Cookie was the eldest (adopted) daughter of Nat “King” Cole and, while away at college, had become pregnant. It was 1964 and that sort of thing was scandalous – especially since the father was a white Jewish boy. Maria, Cookie’s adoptive mother, sent her away to a home for pregnant girls. Cookie was twenty years old.

As Cookie and Clarke excitedly began to erase the years they’d missed, and as they shared “synchronicities” through phone calls and huge boxes of mail, they also got “on each other’s nerves.”

Clarke Clarke craved Cookie, but they obviously irritated one another – enough to make Clarke wonder whether their experience was “going to have that fairy-tale ending after all.”

Though adoption-reunion stories are becoming commonplace due to social media, author Caroline Clarke’s is unusual in that there were some amazing coincidences that led her to Cookie, before and after. Obviously, Clarke is awe-stricken about those and yes, I was pretty impressed, too.

And yet, “Postcards from Cookie” has a bit of a PeepingTom element: this is a very personal story of adoption and love. While I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, it’s easy to feel uncomfortable watching two vastly

different personalities dance around one another, trying to get along.

So, ultimately, do they?

I’m not telling. You’re going

to want to read this book. No, seriously — you’re going to want to read this book because “Postcards from Cookie” will send you away satisfied.

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June 26, 2014

Hickenlooper’s gun comments spark firestorm

By Vic Vela vvela@colorado communitymedia.com Gun control advocates say they were not taken aback by comments from Gov. John Hickenlooper that initially indicated a back-peddling of support for a key piece of gun legislation enacted last year.

“Words are one thing, but I’m action-based,” said Tom Sullivan, whose son Alex was killed in the July 2012 Aurora movie theater shooting. “In the signing of the gun bills last year, the actions of the governor showed me exactly where he is on this – that he’s firmly with us on common sense laws.”

But others point to Hickenlooper’s recent remarks to a group of sheriffs – followed by an interview in which he sought to clarify those comments – as an example of failed leadership.

“We don’t need excuses, and we don’t different versions of the story,” said Rep. Chris Holbert, R-Parker. “I don’t need apologies. I need a new governor.”

The governor created a media firestorm after he acknowledged to a group of county sheriffs who were meeting in Aspen on June 13 that he had been conflicted about signing a law that placed bans on high-capacity ammunition magazines.

Hickenlooper told the sheriffs that he signed the legislation – which banned the sale of magazines that hold more than 15 rounds – after a member of his “staff made a commitment” to signing it, according to video footage of the governor’s comments, which were obtained by the conservative website, Revealing Politics.

The governor also said that he did not speak with former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg – a key financial backer of gun control measures – about the legislation.

But phone records obtained by other media outlets show that calls between the two did in fact take place.

A week after the fallout over his remarks, Hickenlooper clarified his comments and reaffirmed his commitment to the legislation.

“If we went through the process again, I’d sign it again,” he told KDVR in an interview that aired on June 20.

Hickenlooper also said in the interview that he made the decision to sign the legislation more than a month before the bill reached his desk, and he acknowledged that he did speak with Bloomberg, but only after the governor’s mind was made up.

Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, who sponsored the legislation in the House, told Colorado Community Media that she received no assurances from the governor’s office that he was planning on signing her bill.

“I never had any assurance that my bills would pass,” she said. “It’s just too much of a sensitive issue for someone to make that kind of declaration.”

Fields said she has been “pleased with what the gover-

nor has done to pass these measures” and that she’s not concerned with the events from last week.

“My reaction overall is that I’m really proud of the work we’ve been able to achieve in Colorado in regard to gun safety measures,” Fields said. “We’re setting the tone for what other states are doing on this issue and the measures we took were very common sense.”

Republicans don’t think that’s the case at all. Not a single Republican voted for the magazine ban at the Legislature in 2013. This year, they unsuccessfully failed to repeal that and a separate law that created universal background checks on gun sales.

House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, took issue with Hickenlooper telling county sheriffs that he had no idea that the bills would be so controversial.

“Prior to his signature, there were hundreds of people including sheriffs from around the state testifying at the Capitol in opposition to these gun control bills,” DelGrosso said. “I would think testimony from law enforcement along with thousands of protesters and hundreds of thousands of emails would have shown Governor Hickenlooper these gun control bills were controversial.”

Holbert, who is leaving the House to run for a state Senate seat, sponsored the repeal effort in the House this year.

He believes that Hickenlooper, who is running for re-election this year, has hurt himself on this issue many times and that it will cost him, politically.

“There are now two or three versions of this story,” Holbert said. “But who made decision? Did the governor make a decision as a leader or was it a staffer? Is he beholden to a staffer? And who is this staffer?

“No one could have hurt John Hickenlooper more than John Hickenlooper.”

But what happened last week was just all noise according to key gun control supporters.

“He signed the bills into the law, and since that time it has saved lives,” Sullivan said. “I don’t see any of these (gun laws) as road blocks. I see them as see them as speed bumps, to slow the process down a little, to make us safer in a common-sense way.”

Have a legislative question?

Email Colorado Community Media Legislative Reporter Vic Vela at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com or call 303-566-4132.

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF JunE 23, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) A change of season reinvigorates the Lamb, helping to overcome the effects of a recent slower-paced period. This is a good time to restate your feelings for that certain someone.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) You might not like using your authority to correct a workplace situation, but that’s what being placed in charge is all about. Besides, you have people ready to lend support if need be.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Your creativity continues to run high and helps guide you to make some fine choices in the work you’re doing. Keep the weekend free for those special people in your life.

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Don’t be surprised if you experience a sudden spurt of energy strong enough to pull you out of that recent period of indecision and put you back in charge of your own goals.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) This is a good time for Leos and Leonas to set new goals regarding health, educational choices and possible career moves. The plans you make now could be a blueprint for your future.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) You might have much to offer a potential employer, but it can all be overwhelmed by too many details. Let the facts about you speak for themselves without any embellishments.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) This is a good week to balance your responsibilities to your work-a-day world with your obligations to the people in your private life.

Expect news that could lead to a change in plans.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to nov 21) A changing attitude on the part of a once determined adversary could cause changes down the line. Be prepared to take advantage of an unexpected new opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS (nov 22 to Dec 21) You’d be a truly wise Sagittarius to be skeptical about an offer that doesn’t answer all your questions. Even a colleague’s testimonial doesn’t replace facts that aren’t there.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) It’s a good idea to avoid spending on unnecessary purchases this week in order to keep a money reserve against a possible upcoming (but, fortunately, temporary) shortfall.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) More information is what you should demand regarding that workplace situation that recently came to light. Don’t be surprised at who might turn up as one of your supporters.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) You might still be in a “treading water” mode, but by midweek, a shift in your aspect favors taking a more active role in pushing for the changes you feel are necessary. Good luck.

BORN THIS WEEK: You exude a warm, caring attitude that comforts everyone who comes into your life. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Dawg Bowl draws players, charity dollars Rapidly growing tournament is one of the state’s biggest

By Staff Report LITTLETON — No one was dogging it last weekend.

Hundreds of players from 40 different teams competed in the fourth annual Dawg Bowl Charity Hockey Tournament at Edge Ice Arena.

Over three long days players from all over the state and beyond competed against each other, but all for the same cause.

Celebrities were on hand and thousands of dollars were again raised to benefit adult hockey players facing catastrophic illness or injury.

In addition, four of the players who competed in the tournament who have health issues were surprised with large checks after the tournament as the four split nearly $50,000 in raised money.

“This tournament is really unlike any other and the people playing and attending are all really special,” Tom Wade said.

The Dawg Nation Tournament is one of the largest adult hockey tournaments in Colorado with 40 adult teams in 7 divisions (men and women), according to their website.

In addition, former Colorado Avalanche and longtime NHL stud Pierre Turgeon was one of the “Survivors Game” coaches, while former LA King Derek Armstrong, current coach of Avalanche CHL affiliate, the Denver Cuttthroats, coached the other.

A member of the Braves hustles to produce a pass up the ice and past a member of the Dawgs during one of Sunday’s Dawg Bowl IV Tournament at Edge Ice Arena. Photo by Dan Williams Saturday’s “Survivors Game,” featured players and referees who have survived catastrophic cancer or other illness or injury.

And in addition former NHL player and current Colorado Avalanche broadcaster Peter McNab was on hand and announced

some of the action.

McNab is set to begin his 14th season as the Colorado Avalanche’s television color analyst and is a mainstay in the hockey community.

According to their press release, Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation is a nonprofit

organization dedicated to promoting the spirit of fellowship via recreational hockey competition, supporting players and player’s families in high standards of health, wellness, and fair play and supporting league and team players in local community outreach.

Where to watch the World Cup No matter where you live we have a soccer spot for you

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com LAKEWOOD — Caught up by the World Cup? It is hard not to be considering Team USA’s impressive and emotional run. But if you are looking for some other “football fans” to enjoy the World Cup with than we have compiled a list of places who are welcoming soccer fans of every country.

World of Beer (Lakewood and Cherry Creek); To lead off our list we present an establishment where you can actually enjoy a beer from any corners of the world. WOB has quickly become a destination sports bar and during the World Cup there may not be a better place to enjoy the action.

Buffalo Wild Wings (multiple locations); BWW is the perfect place to take the family to watch any of the World Cup matches. Not only are there dozens and dozens of televisions but they also have several huge screens and there is not a bad seat in the house at any of their locations.

Add some Asian Zing flavored wings and

World of Beer in Belmar has quickly turned into a destination hot spot for beer drinkers. It is also the perfect place to bring a few buddies and watch Team USA soccer. Photo by Dan Williams you will be set.

Hopper’s (Wheat Ridge), This place isn’t only a great sport to watch World Cup action (they had happy hour all day long on Sunday when the US played Portugal),

but after the game you can relax on their outdoor patio or get a game of sand volleyball going.

British Bulldog (downtown Denver), If you want to go be around a bunch of other

rowdy soccer fans and you don’t want to miss a second of the action go check out the British Bulldog who has a giant screen lifted three stories in the air where all USA games can be seen. It maybe the British Bulldog but you will be surrounded by a ton of people in red, white and blue.

Zocalo’s (Denver), There is a giant Latino population in Colorado and for those who are interested in Mexico advancing and not the US, than Zocalo’s in Denver is your spot. Cheap combination plates and cheap margaritas fuel this Mexican hot spot where the loudest Mexican fans support their team.

Twin Peaks (Golden and DTC), The scenery at Twin Peaks is second to none and I do not mean the big screen TVs. The ultimate guy hang out also has very underrated food and their TVs are set up so you won’t miss a minute of the action. Twin Peaks is spacious and the perfect spot to go watch the matches with a group of guys.

GB Fish & Chips (Edgewater and Denver), Something about European football makes me want Euro food. GB Fish & Chips has three convenient locations to not only have the best fish and fries in town, but it is also a very underrated place to kick back and watch a match.

SportS quiz 1) Name the last major-league team before the 2013 Tampa Bay Rays to compile at least seven complete games in one month by its pitchers.

2) In 2013, Baltimore’s Chris Davis became the third player in major-league history to have at least 40 doubles and 50 homers in a season. Name the other two.

3) How many quarterbacks were picked before San Francisco’s Colin Kaepernick in the 2011 NFL Draft?

4) When was the last time before 2013 that the University of Michigan men’s basketball team reached the

Final Four?

5) In 2013, Jaromir Jagr set the record for most career game-winning goals (122). Who had held the mark before him?

6) Of the 56 winners (through 2014) of the Daytona 500, how many started on the pole?

7) What is the highest total of matches Serena Williams has won in a single tennis season?

Answers 1) The Philadelphia Phillies, in 1999.

2) Babe Ruth and Albert Belle.

3) Five — Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert, Christian Ponder and Andy Dalton.

4) It was 1993.

5) Gordie Howe.

6) Nine.

7) Seventy-eight, in 2013.

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Proud to be an American? Of course.

Proud to be an American soccer fan?

Not so much.

America is swept up in World Cup fever but it likely won’t last past the conclusion of the 2014 World Cup. While I certainly don’t mean any disrespect to soccer and would never disrespect America, I think I discovered the reason why USA soccer is not a world power like Brazil, Germany and Spain.

Instead, mighty America is considered a second-rate soccer country, considered with Ghana, Ecuador and Mexico as the longest shots, with actually no shot, to win the World Cup. Even America’s coach, who don’t forget is a German, said before the start of the tournament that Team USA had no shot to actually compete for a World Cup title.

But why? Why isn’t America, with the best athletes, the best training and the most resources, able to compete with the best in the world when it comes to soccer?

It comes down to the actual American athlete itself. America’s best athletes simply don’t play soccer, but instead play other sports like basketball and football.

Think of a US soccer team that had Denver Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas as a midfielder. How about Denver Nuggets Ty Lawson being our country’s Lionel Messi, an elusive scorer who no one could catch or catch up to?

What about NFL superstar running back Adrian Peterson running down the field with a couple Costa Ricans desperate to keep up with him.

Or how would LeBron James look as a 6-foot-8 goaltender who would be the most athletic and physically dominating

netminder ever?

Soccer is most every country’s national sport and their best and most premier athletes all play soccer and they do it from a very young age.

Only the USA’s second-tier athletes guys who are too small to play football and basketball, and athletes who are under 6-foot tall - play soccer.

This doesn’t account for every circumstance and situation but the fact remains that soccer is America’s fifth or six choice of a sport to consume, falling somewhere between hockey and lacrosse.

Again, this is not a disrespect to soccer or America, but just a realization why we cannot compete on the world’s biggest stage for perhaps the world’s most cherished trophy.

But if our best athletes played soccer it would be a different story. American soccer is rapidly improving and perhaps over the next couple World Cups we can close the gap on the rest of the world.

But until we can field a soccer team that features Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, Lesean McCoy and A.J. Green — which are just a few of America’s best athletes — USA will have to settle as being a second-tier soccer country.

Summer tips to keep your body tight Staying fit this summer could be easier than you think

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com Are you ready for the summer but your beach body is still a little soggy? Us too.

Now that the summer is officially here there are no more excuses to be made for not feeling as good about your body as you know you could.

But maybe you don’t want to go to the gym and lift a ton of weights or get on the treadmill for an hour. That is why we put together a list of several very effective ways to trim a little weight so you can fit a little easier into your summer swimsuit.

1) Swimming; There is no better place to spend a hot summer day than in a cool swimming pool. Moreover, while you’re swimming around in the pool you hardly feel like you’re working out at all. However, swimming for one hour could burn up to 500 calories.

2) Yard work; There is no avoiding it so you might was well work a little harder pulling weeds, planting a garden or trimming up some unsightly bushes, knowing that your sweating off pounds in the process. If you are unmotivated to mow your hard just remember not only are you making your yard look better but you are going to also look better after your hard work.

3) Hiking/walking; If you’re not into jogging take advantage of a nice brisk hike or walk. Whether you go to Mount Falcon in Morrison for a hike or you just want to

walk to rent a Red Box movie from the store instead of drive, a good hour walk can burn 400-600 calories.

4) Dance; Even if you have no rhythm everyone enjoys dancing. And your body will enjoy it more seeing how you can burn up to 400 calories by shaking your groove thing for an hour. Whether you enjoy Lou Rawls or Justin Timberlake, put in a CD while you are cooking or gardening and shake what your momma gave you and you will shake off the pounds.

5) Shopping; Wait, what? Yes, Wal-Mart is huge and the mall is even bigger. How about the farmers market? If you want to stay out of the heat but also stay motivated go shopping for a couple hours. And if you spend a little money and have several bags to carry you also just increased your workout. A couple hours looking around a couple stores a couple days a week could lead to a couple lost pounds.

The Department of Health and Human Services recommends these exercise guidelines: Aerobic activity: Get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity. However, to effectively lose or maintain weight, some people may need up to 300 minutes a week of moderate physical activity.

You also can do a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. The guidelines suggest that you spread out this exercise during the course of a week, and sessions of activity should be at least 10 minutes in duration.

Strength training: Do strength training exercises at least twice a week.

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