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Longtime Westy store to closeBy Ashley [email protected]

It’s been 28 years since Bill Heasty bought his first Newsland store. And now, sadly, he will be closing his fifth and final store in Westminster. By the end of this month, Newsland will be no more.

In 1985, Heasty bought an existing Newsland store, which specializes in mag-azines, newspapers and books, in Aurora. Three years later, he opened the Westmin-ster store followed by three others in the Denver-metro area.

At that time, business was booming with a total of 1,500 customers coming in a day at all five stores, 350 customers a day at the Westminster location alone.

“We were seeing 20 customers an hour at the Westminster store,” he said.

But after interest in the Internet started to grow in the mid-1990s, Heasty said that’s when he started to see a change. He said people started spending their time mess-ing with electronic devices, rather than reading magazines.

“It’s how people choose to spend their time, and they do it by using electronic devices and that started to take over ev-erything,” he said. “People get these smart phones and they spend hours learning how to use them and they end up not having any free time to do anything else other than playing with them.”

Over the years Heasty was forced to close each store one-by-one because he didn’t have the money or the time to invest in each one. He closed his biggest store in Aurora four-and-a-half years ago. He said even by closing his other stores and other book stores closing, like Borders, he still never saw a difference in sales or revenue.

“Every time something happened that I thought would make a positive difference, I didn’t see anything,” he said.

Heasty’s decision so purchase a News-

land was simple — he was a lover of news-papers. He said he grew up with both parents always reading a newspaper. So in turn, he became a newspaper reader. He says he loves knowledge he gains from reading.

“Newsland is a place of knowledge. It’s a place where people can talk about things, what’s right and what’ wrong,” he said. “It’s a place people want to go to, not a place

that they have to go to like the gas station or the grocery store.”

Although it’s sad to think a longtime Westminster business is closing, Heasty doesn’t look at it like that.

He said he’s enjoyed every day at work and the interesting people he’s met along the way.

But he has tons of retirement plans come May 1. He won’t be taking it easy, he’ll

be busy riding his mountain bike and hit-ting the slopes.

“My wife and I love to camp and go hik-ing. I love to play sports and I love to ski,” he said. “I’ll have a lot to do after this place closes. But I will miss the people and the access to the product.”

Newsland, at 9295 Federal Blvd. in West-minster, will close on April 30. All products are discounted leading up to the closure.

Bill Heasty will close the doors of his last Newsland store in Westminster after 40 years of business on April 30. Photo by Ashley Reimers

Commissioners repeal jail capBy Darin [email protected]

Some city officials say they were pleased with a sweeping resolution that will repeal the county’s jail cap and associated inmate fee system but will wait to see what the Sheriff’s Office will do over the next few weeks.

The move, which was unani-mously approved without dis-cussion by the Adams County commissioners during their April 15 meeting, rescinded the caps placed on the number of inmates who can be sent by cities to the county jail and the $45 daily fee assessed to cities who exceeded allotted caps.

“I’m very encouraged that the commissioners acknowl-edge that municipalities and the county have a genuine need for municipal inmates to be in the county jail,” Ward 3 City Council-woman Beth Humenik said.

“However, to the best of my knowledge, the sheriff’s position has not changed. It is my under-standing that the sheriff will have

an announcement coming out soon so we are waiting to hear what the sheriff’s response will be.”

The cap restrictions, which began on Jan. 1, 2012, previ-ously stood at 30 and was divid-ed among nine municipalities based on their population in Ad-ams County.

The caps, set by Sheriff Doug Darr, were as follows: Thornton, eight; Westminster, five; Aurora and Commerce City, four apiece; Northglenn and Brighton, three each; and one each for Federal Heights, Arvada and Bennett.

The commissioners later ap-proved a resolution in October 2012 to double the initial soft jail cap to 60, waive all cap-related fees incurred by the municipali-ties beginning on Jan. 1, 2012, and allow the Sheriff’s Office to 13 certified deputies to ease staff-ing crunches.

But efforts to pass the mea-sures were delayed twice — once in December 2012 and again in January 2013.

“The repeal is a great deal for us and all the surrounding cities in Adams County,” Northglenn

Ward I City Councilman Wayne Dodge said.

“Everything is about money. I know his (Darr) issue is money and our issue is money, but when you keep pushing it downhill our way, it affects everyone down-hill.”

The move also came on the heels of the Criminal Justice Co-ordinating Committee’s recom-mendation “to staff a total of 1,255 beds, located in a total of eight dorms, in an effort to alle-viate, to the degree possible, the jail-wide bed shortage including the existing municipal court bed cap issue.”

The committee, which was es-tablished in September 2011 by the commissioners, began meet-ing in May 2012 and are tasked with resolving staffing and man-agement issues in the jail.

“It is thought, with reason-able expectation, that staffing for the 1,255 beds would provide all jurisdictions more available jail beds,” Adams County Dis-trict Court Judge and Commit-tee Chair C. Vincent Phelps said in an April 15 letter addressed to the Commissioners.

Elections bill stirs passionsDemocrats see more involvement; Republicans predict greater fraudBy Vic [email protected]

A Democratic-sponsored bill that would put in place sweep-ing changes to how Colorado elections are conducted passed a state legislative committee on April 15, following a lengthy and heavily debated hearing that went deep into the night.

House Bill 1303 would change the state’s election code to allow for same-day voter registration and would put ballots in the mail-boxes of every registered voter.

The bill also would do away with a system where “inactive” voters — those who did not vote in the previous election — do not continue to receive mail-in bal-lots.

Democrats say the changes would encourage more involve-ment in the voting process, and would save taxpayer dollars on things like voting equipment, be-cause fewer people would need to vote in person.

The bill’s sponsors argue that Colorado voters want greater vot-ing access and that legislators should respond to their desires.

“People have demanded that we reform our elections system, and it is time for us to design an election system around our vot-ers,” House Majority Leader Dick-

ey Lee Hullinghorst, D-Gunbar-rel, a bill sponsor, told members of the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee.

But Republicans argue that the changes could lead to greater vot-ing fraud and that the Democrats’ efforts on the bill are self-serving attempts to boost their own par-ty’s voter rolls.

Applause erupted from the audience when Rep. Tim Dore, R-Elizabeth, questioned the spon-sors’ motives, telling committee members, “I don’t hear the outcry from voters.”

“I’m trying to get my arms around why we’re doing this,” he said.

The bill passed the Democrat-ic-controlled committee on a 7-4 vote, on the heels of a hearing that lasted more than seven hours.

Among those who testified was Jefferson County Clerk Pam Anderson, a Republican who is the president of the Colorado County Clerks Association, who said the bill puts “ballots in the hands of voters in a cost-effective manner.”

“As a whole, over three quar-ters of (CCCA members) support this legislation as an important and timely policy that looks to the future,” Anderson said.

Anderson also tried to alleviate the concerns that mailing ballots to every registered voter in the state would lead to greater voting fraud. She said the bill would pro-vide “necessary security for the (voting) system” and that there

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Sign language speaks of community Nadelle Payne, a high school teacher of

American Sign Language, can go all day without talking to someone other than her students.

She is deaf.“I can pass people in the hall and say

`Hi,’” she says through an interpreter. “But not a conversation.”

So, on a recent Saturday, she and about 25 other deaf women and men, including high school and college students studying ASL, gathered at a Starbucks in Highlands Ranch to talk.

The conversations — lively, graceful, expressive — continued for hours.

Fingers moved swiftly.Arms glided, up and down, back and

forth.Emotion danced across animated

faces.All of it, together, words without sound

spinning eloquent stories, woven in a warmth born of shared community.

“To immerse ourselves in our own language” is a gift, a reprieve from the iso-lation that comes with being deaf, Payne says. “Hearing people can talk every day, on the phone … all the time. We talk when we have someone to sign with.”

The monthly Starbucks gathering is one of many in the area designed to nur-ture connection and fellowship among a populace defi ned by its unique communi-cation and culture.

There are deaf social chats at restau-rants in Boulder and Castle Rock, silent bowling nights at an alley in Lone Tree, festivals and ASL performances at Rocky Mountain School for the Deaf in Lake-wood, an ASL haunted house night during Halloween, a deaf social chat in Supe-rior, a meeting for deaf senior citizens in Denver.

“It is like you are going to deaf Mecca where there are all deaf native signers,” says Michelle Stricklen, an ASL instructor at Front Range Community College who is deaf.

“It is,” she says in an email, “phenom-enal to me.”

Pam Meadows, a Castle Rock resident and California transplant who has been deaf since birth, started the monthly socials at the Highlands Ranch Starbucks about 2½ years ago.

“We come here to socialize,” she says through her friend Dawn Davies, a Little-ton schools counselor who is not deaf and is interpreting. “But it also helps ASL students so they can experience what deaf people are like.”

Davies, who began learning to sign in fi rst grade, attends many of these events to visit with friends. But as a school coun-selor she also helps introduce fi rst-timers, particularly students, to the group. “I like to help bridge the gap a little bit.”

A handful of high school students from Castle Rock and Highlands Ranch are here this day. It is their second visit. They come to practice signing, but they’ve picked up on some other aspects of deaf culture, too.

“They’re really close,” Shawna Dough-ten says.

“You can talk across the room,” Makay-la Elms says with a smile.

“They’re not different,” Paige Luke says. “Other people think they’re handicapped, but they’re not.”

The three teens, along with Kayla Hen-drickson from Castle Rock, have fallen in love with the language.

“It’s just so expressive,” Hendrickson says. “I love how it’s really metaphoric … how you can kind of get creative with it.”

“When you’re describing stuff, you’re supposed to try to create a picture,” Elms says.

“You use a lot of motion,” Luke says.The language is actually more straight-

forward, points out Jazelle Edwards, 9, here with her mother, who is deaf. She is not, though. “You don’t have to say the little words,” such as “and” and “the.”

“Sign language is so much fun to talk,” says Clay Amos, who with his fi ancee Ivy Oswald recently moved from Pennsylva-nia. They’ve come to meet new people. Although both are deaf, Amos can lip read and speak; Oswald has a cochlear implant, which allows her to hear, and she can speak.

“It’s feelings,” Amos says about signing. “It makes you laugh.”

“It is,” Oswald says with a smile, “the-atrical.”

And just like a spoken language, it has tones and accents, the students say. “People have tones with their voice,” Hen-drickson says. “You kind of have a tone of your sign. Everyone signs differently.”

George Veditz, former president of the National Association of the Deaf, said this about sign language in 1913: “It is my hope that we will all love and guard our beautiful sign language as the noblest gift God has given to deaf people.”

And it is beautiful. To watch people sign is to watch stories unfold like the lyrical melody of a song. You can sense the happiness, the sadness, the excitement, the disappointment — even when you don’t know what the signs mean.

But that inability to understand often creates discomfort among those who can’t communicate back, similar to being in a country whose language is not your own.

“Many people are intimidated by us,” Payne acknowledges. “It takes a lot of ef-fort for hearing people to communicate” with those who can’t hear.

Stricklen tells the story of asking a fl ight attendant for a menu and being

given one in Braille. “I told her, ‘No, I just need regular.’ Am I blind?”

At the other end of the spectrum, Payne says, “we are afraid we will be mis-understood.”

The key, as with anyone who doesn’t know your language, is to try.

“We like having friends,” Payne says. “We like it when people make an effort to try and communicate.”

On this day, around the tables in the coffee shop, the barriers are down.

Two women stand by the door, lost in conversation, eyes focused on each other’s signs. Next to them, Makayla Elms and Paige Luke are signing with little Jazelle and her older brother.

Nearby, Payne, Davies and Meadows are in deep conversation with a group clustered in chairs. And at the tall table across the way is Oswald, hands moving, fi ngers working, animated as she and Amos sign with new friends.

A peacefulness of sorts quietly con-nects them all.

They are, in a sense, home.Watch, and listen carefully. The silence

speaks loudly.

Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at [email protected] or 303-566-4110.

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45,223 people are deaf386,905 are hard of hearing93 percent of deaf children are born into hearing familiesOne in three people know someone who is deaf or hard of hearingSource: Colorado Coalition for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, based

on the 2009 Colorado census

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Clay works featured at art gallery

By Ashley Reimers [email protected]

It’s the fi rst of its kind, a juried pottery art show at Art Gallery 3698. The show will feature more than 15 artists from the Denver-metro area displaying a variety of pottery.

“We were looking to do something dif-ferent and you never really hear of pottery shows, especially juried pottery,” said Rosie McGraw, Paletteers member and show co-ordinator. “So this month we picked pot-tery and it’s been so much fun.”

The reception and the awards ceremo-ny was April 13, but the show will continue to run until April 30 at the gallery, 3698 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster. McGraw, a pot-ter herself, brought in her former pottery instruction Bob Smith, a nationally known potter, to jury the show.

The top awards given were: best of show to Sabra Kuykendall, fi rst place to Judi

Mitchell, second place to Heidi Meissner, third Place to Steve Bober and three honor-able mentions to Robert Schroeder, Judith Snyder and Diana Wilson.

“We did a lot of marketing to get the word out to artists about this show,” Mc-Graw said. “And we had a great turnout and that was really cool. All of the artists were just so excited to actually be a part of a ju-ried show.”

McGraw said juried pottery shows are limited because many times there isn’t enough space for the pieces, which can be quite large. But at Art Gallery 3698 space wasn’t an issue with over 50 pieces on dis-play some as tall as three feet high.

“The variety in the show is just incred-ible,” she said. “For people who have never been exposed to pottery or clay art, this is a chance to get a great education on all of the different types out there.”

All of the pieces are also available for purchase. For more information call 303-487-1981.

Art Gallery 3698 in Westminster is hosting a pottery show until April 30. The gallery hours are 12-5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at 3698 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster. Photo by Ashley Reimers


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Competition gets tight for home buyers By Ashley Reimers [email protected]

For people in search of a new home, the race is on. Nowadays homes up for sale are going

under contract within one to two days, forcing buyers to be quick on their toes.

“Since January the market has fl ipped from a buyer’s mar-ket to a seller’s market,” said Betsy Moser, broker and owner of Metro Brokers and Moser Real Estate Group in Westmin-ster. “Houses are going at full

price in just one or two days.”Moser said buyers are con-

tinuing to take advantage of available low interest rates, but the problem is lack of inven-tory. She said inventory is down 46 percent compared to last year at this time, and sellers are

seeing multiple offers.“My last four listings went

under contract in just four days,” Moser said. “We are running around like crazy — people trying to put in offers as quickly as possible because the seller may or may not accept the offer because other people are out there trying to buy the same home.”

Moser said one reason for the change in market control is the fact that people trying to sell their homes are hold-ing back because they feel they won’t make any money on their homes. This hesitancy is a fac-tor in the lack of inventory. But Moser said people trying to sell their home should take the

chance and put their house on the market because there are people out there looking to buy.

Two of those people are fi rst-time home buyers Aisha and Jelliffe Jackson who are on a serious look-out for a new home in the north metro area. The couple began their search six months ago but then took a break. Now they are on the prowl for a home with help from Moser.

“We are looking for some-thing different and unique,” Aisha said. “We would like a big yard because we have two dogs and a master bedroom that can be a retreat. A fi nished basement would be icing on the cake, but it’s not a deal-

breaker.”Jelliffe said he hopes to be in

a home by the end of the month, making the search for the right home imperative. With both of their families far way, Aisha said guidance from Moser has been a huge help.

“It’s good to have somebody who knows the area and has knowledge of the real estate market,” she said. “Normally we would have relied on our parents for this information, so it’s been helpful to have Betsy.”

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Sigg pleads not guilty to murder of Jessica Ridgeway By Ashley Reimers [email protected]

Austin Sigg, the teen accused of murder-ing 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway, pleaded not guilty to all charges, including murder and kidnapping, during his arraignment on Friday.

A trial is set to begin on Sept. 20 with jury selection.

Sigg is facing 18 charges, including fi rst-degree murder, kidnapping, sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a child.

During the preliminary hearing on Feb. 22, Westminster investigator Louis Lopez testifi ed that Sigg confessed to the murder of Ridgeway during a 911 call.

According to a tape played at the pre-liminary hearing, Sigg told the dispatcher “I murdered Jessica Ridgeway, I have proof.”

He said the remains were in the crawl space at his home, and he was giving him-self up completely. Police investigated Sigg’s home in Westminster and found the remains.

Lopez testifi ed that Ridgeway’s death was asphyxiation, according to the coroner.

Sigg is accused of kidnapping and killing Ridgeway in early October 2012 while she was walking to school. He is also accused of attempting to abduct a woman jogging

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Sigg pleads not guilty to murder of Jessica Ridgeway By Ashley Reimers [email protected]

Austin Sigg, the teen accused of murder-ing 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway, pleaded not guilty to all charges, including murder and kidnapping, during his arraignment on Friday.

A trial is set to begin on Sept. 20 with jury selection.

Sigg is facing 18 charges, including fi rst-degree murder, kidnapping, sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a child.

During the preliminary hearing on Feb. 22, Westminster investigator Louis Lopez testifi ed that Sigg confessed to the murder of Ridgeway during a 911 call.

According to a tape played at the pre-liminary hearing, Sigg told the dispatcher “I murdered Jessica Ridgeway, I have proof.”

He said the remains were in the crawl space at his home, and he was giving him-self up completely. Police investigated Sigg’s home in Westminster and found the remains.

Lopez testifi ed that Ridgeway’s death was asphyxiation, according to the coroner.

Sigg is accused of kidnapping and killing Ridgeway in early October 2012 while she was walking to school. He is also accused of attempting to abduct a woman jogging

around Ketner Lake in May 2012.Detective Michael Lynch also testifi ed

during the preliminary hearing about an interview he had with Mindy Sigg, Austin’s mother.

According to Lynch, Sigg told his mother that he did not rape Jessica. Lynch testifi ed that Sigg told his mother that he grabbed Jes-sica as she walked by his car, put her in his back seat.

Sigg told his mother he was a monster and that he

was also responsible for the attempted ab-duction of the jogger as well, according to Lynch.

Friday’s hearing was a continuation of a March arraignment, which at that time Sigg’s defense team asked for additional time to investigate possible defenses.

Defense attorney Katherine Spengler told the judge the team needed the extra time to thoroughly go through every piece of discovery, which included 50,000 pages of information, 2,500 photos and 1,800 pieces of physical evidence.

Originally, the defense team asked for an additional two months due to the massive amount of information in discovery, but Judge Stephen Munsinger offered only a 30-day extension.

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offer to a home. Moser sug-gests buyers speak with a lender before even begin-ning the process of buying a home. Both Aisha and Jel-liffe agree.

“My biggest tip is to se-cure the fi nancing before you even start, and once you do, start looking right away,” Aisha said. “The market is in such a place where one day a house was there and literally by that evening it wasn’t.”

Darlene Franklin is a li-censed mortgage loan origi-nator for America’s Mort-gage out of Broomfi eld. When working with poten-tial home buyers, Frank-lin said she looks at three mains parts for pre-approv-al: credit, income debt or income ratio and assets or a down payment amount.

“We are looking at pay statements, where a person has worked, their income amount and, of course, their credit score,” she said. “All three parts have to be in line before we can give a loan to a person.”

Franklin said in the past, the lending industry was not as strict when it came to documentation. But now every document is verifi ed and everyone is treated equally, even if that person has a credit score of

640, she added.“People say it’s hard to

qualify, but I don’t think that way,” she said. “The guide-lines have always been there, but now the guide-lines are actually being fol-lowed instead of steps being skipped.”

Franklin said even though lenders are taking a closer look in terms of pre-qualifi cation, she encour-ages people who may think they won’t qualify to take a chance.

Many times people don’t think they have good enough credit, or don’t make enough money to buy a home but are wrong, she added.

“I love helping people achieve their dream of buy-

ing a home and for a lot of people they think it’s not possible, when it is,” she said. “People are surprised all the time when they fi nd out they do qualify. And when a person doesn’t qual-ify, I can help them with what they need to work on to get themselves there.”

Moser also loves helping her clients fi nd that perfect home. She’s been in the real estate business for 10 years, and day after day, she says fi nds her job rewarding.

“I love it because I get to help people fi nd the house with the perfect price that is good for the buyer and good for the seller,” she said. “It’s the greatest job when ev-erybody is happy and ev-erybody got what they are looking for.”

HOME BUYING Median Home Price Increases by percentage in Adams and Je� erson Counties, according to METROLIST®

ADAMS COUNTY

2008- January Negative 8 percent

JULY- Negative 15 percent

2009: January- Negative 16 percent


2010: Januarys- 12 percent

JULY- 10 percent

2011: January- 0 percent



JULY- 14 percent


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Adams 12 Five Star School District 2013-14 preliminary budget calls for no signifi -cant budget cuts, a big change compared to past years. Instead, superintendent Chris Gdowski’s budget plans to invest in ad-ditional classroom teachers, counselors, technology and busing.

The preliminary budget plan will invest $6.4 million in programs and services with high priority needs, $4.5 million for ongo-ing investments and $1.9 million for one-time investments for the 2013-14 school year.

Another surprise to the plan is the pro-posal of $4.4 million in employee salary increases. Those specifi c increases will be determined later during negotiations.

“This year we are seeing new revenue from the state. Unlike in the past when we’ve had to make $20 million in cuts,” Gdowski said. “The budget we have devel-oped is based on the governor’s amended budget proposal he submitted to the Leg-islature based on the December economic forecast. But it’s likely that even more mon-ey will be allocated because of the March economic forecast, which was better than in December.”

Last year the district was forced to cut $12 million from the budget and 60 full-time positions were eliminated. Gdowski said he’s hoping with no cuts this year, ad-ditional teaching positions and increased compensation, teacher moral in the district will improve.

“I’m very optimistic and hopeful. I’ve heard some feedback from staff after we rolled out the plan and it’s been positive,” he said. “It’s nice to see some things get re-stored. I’m hopeful at this point that we’ve turned a corner and will see better days ahead with staff in the system.”

Gdowski said the School Finance Act proposes to allocate an additional $30 mil-lion in K-12 education as well as additional money for special education. He said if more money ends up being allocated to the district from the state he will have to revise the current plan.

In terms of the high priority needs in the budget plan, Gdowski is proposing an in-crease in teaching positions in grades K-8, increasing the pool from 16 teachers to 47 new teachers.

He also plans to add a full-time counsel-or to Legacy, Mountain Range and Horizon high schools. Gdowski said the additions will lessen the work load from 475 to 523 students per counselor to 376 to 435 stu-dents per counselor.

The proposed plan also includes tech-nology funding to replace 1,650 comput-ers in the district that are at the end of their useful life as well as an improvement in In-

ternet connectivity to allow for better speed and overall system stability in the district, Gdowski said.

The plan also calls for the restoration of bus routes in the district for middle and high school students who live 1.5 to 2 miles from a school.

“We know from our survey data from our middle school students that after the Jessica Ridgeway abduction and tragedy that our kids said they felt less safe going to school than they have in the past,” Gdowski said. “Providing more transportation for more kids doesn’t take away all of the safety concerns, but there was a lot of interested expressed on the issue. Plus with the bus routes restored, we hope for less traffi c con-gestion around the schools because parents won’t have to be transporting their kids to school by cars.”

In terms of employment compensation increases, Gdowski said the school board has offered to open the negotiations with the District Twelve Educators Association to the public. The beginning of negotiations is scheduled for April 18. In a letter from the school board posted on the Adams 12 web-site, it states that having open negotiations is in the best interest of the district, DTEA and the Five Star community.

The letter reads, “As you may know, ne-gotiations with DTEA for 2012-2013 went from April 2012 to December 2012. That’s a nine month time span. That is too long for our community not to have informa-tion concerning this process — what issues are on the table, where the parties stand on those issues, and what progress is be-ing made. When the process prevents the sharing of accurate information it leads to rumors and misinformation. We are com-mitted to changing that.”

The current agreement between the board and the DTEA requires the negotia-tions to be closed to the public and as of now, DTEA leadership had indicated nego-tiations will remain closed. DTEA President Dorian DeLong said he was surprised by the district’s request because open negotia-tions have never come up before.

“As 2013 bargaining is about to com-mence, we do not have time to poll our members on open negotiations and seri-ously consider this request,” he said. “We explained this to the district in writing April 10, saying we are interested in learn-ing more about why the district wants this form of negotiations. We may want to agree to this in the future, but not for this year’s bargaining which begins April 18.”

The Adams 12 school board must ap-prove the budget by the end of June. Until then, community members can voice their opinions and concerns on the budget dur-ing the public comment portion of the board’s meetings.

To view the entire 2013-14 budget, visit www.adams12.org.

Conference focuses on successful aging


The 13th annual Adams County Aging Network Senior Conference is coming up giving senior citizens an opportunity to learn about a variety of topics geared to-ward enhancing their lives.

The conference is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 25 at the Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton.

The cost is $10, and includes continental breakfast and a barbecue lunch. Parking is free.

This year’s conference is called “Success-

BCC closes the 2012 budget Year-end � gures show savings along with dwindling reserves By Glenn Wallace [email protected]

Finalized 2012 Jeffco budget numbers were better than expected but will still drew on reserves.

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday saw the county’s “2012 Budget Sta-tus — Year End” report approved. The budget was fi rst presented to the Board of County Commission-ers by Budget Director Tina Caputo at its April 9 briefi ng, before being offi cially accepted and adopted a week later.

“We pretty much hit the nail on the head for revenue projections,” Caputo told the commissioners at the briefi ng.

Total county revenue for 2012 came in at $467.7 million, com-pared to the county’s projections of $473.3 million. Caputo said con-tinued softness in property tax rev-enue was offset by $2.1 million in higher-than-expected sales tax.

The ending fi gures also indicat-ed thrift within county government as departments managed to save $5.7 million.

Postponed or canceled capital improvement projects also saved the 2012 ledgers $65.7 million.

Caputo identifi ed the Library

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The 13th annual Adams County Aging Network Senior Conference is coming up giving senior citizens an opportunity to learn about a variety of topics geared to-ward enhancing their lives.

The conference is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 25 at the Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton.

The cost is $10, and includes continental breakfast and a barbecue lunch. Parking is free.

This year’s conference is called “Success-

ful Aging” and will focus on six topics: nu-trition, self-care, fraud prevention, Medi-care, technology and travel.

Debbie Burkhalter, Adams County Aging Network, ACAN, chairperson, said in choos-ing topics, ACAN tried to fi nd topics that are affecting seniors today by using data from surveys and also just speaking with seniors about their needs.

“We wanted topics that will also benefi t seniors, as well as the family members and care givers,” she said.

Burkhalter said the fraud prevention topic will teach seniors how to be aware of their surroundings, how to protect their identity and how to be suspicious of people

who may want to take advantage of them. During the Medicare session, seniors will have the change to ask any questions they have as well as learn about coverage and benefi ts.

As for the travel session, Burkhalter said that’s a fun topic focusing on how to be safe and have fun while traveling.

“Our self-care topic is really geared to-wards caregivers,” she said. “Many times caregivers get so busy taking care of some-one else, they forget to take care of them-selves. This topic will give tips to caregivers on how to stay healthy, which in turn will enhance their lives and the lives of the peo-ple they are taking care of.”

The ACAN senior conference will also feature vendors, drawings and prizes, in-cluding travel trips, restaurant coupons and massages. It is open to all seniors and their family members and caregivers.

“The conference is a place for seniors to come and fi nd out about successful aging, and meet new friends,” Burkhalter said.

ACAN, is a nonprofi t organization dedi-cated to improving the lives of seniors in Adams County. ACAN meets at 9 a.m. on the fi rst Tuesday of each month at the Mar-garet Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 N. Colorado Blvd in Thornton.

For more information, visit www.acanonline.org.

BCC closes the 2012 budget Year-end � gures show savings along with dwindling reserves By Glenn Wallace [email protected]

Finalized 2012 Jeffco budget numbers were better than expected but will still drew on reserves.

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday saw the county’s “2012 Budget Sta-tus — Year End” report approved. The budget was fi rst presented to the Board of County Commission-ers by Budget Director Tina Caputo at its April 9 briefi ng, before being offi cially accepted and adopted a week later.

“We pretty much hit the nail on the head for revenue projections,” Caputo told the commissioners at the briefi ng.

Total county revenue for 2012 came in at $467.7 million, com-pared to the county’s projections of $473.3 million. Caputo said con-tinued softness in property tax rev-enue was offset by $2.1 million in higher-than-expected sales tax.

The ending fi gures also indicat-ed thrift within county government as departments managed to save $5.7 million.

Postponed or canceled capital improvement projects also saved the 2012 ledgers $65.7 million.

Caputo identifi ed the Library

Department and The Clerk and Re-corder as having particularly good years, staying well under budget.

The Sheriff’s Department had the unbudgeted costs of managing the Lower North Fork Fire, presi-dential candidate visits, a couple of high profi le murders to investigate, and several large retirement pay-outs. Caputo said the Sheriff’s De-partment still managed to only go over budget by 1 percent.

In less positive news, multiple departments still ended up dipping into fund balances last year.

“We’re burning cash like crazy,” District 3 County Commissioner Donald Rosier said.

The Social Services Fund, for in-stance, was not depleted last year, because it is virtually empty already.

Out of the current $5.8 million in the fund, $5.1 million is designated as reserved or restricted money.

“This is a fund that is going to see challenges for the next few years,” Caputo said.

Overall, Caputo said most bud-get overages will be covered by General Fund contingency funding, leaving a $7.1 million fund transfer request to balance the 2012 books.

The commissioners have no break from budget considerations. District 2 Commissioner Casey Tighe reminded his peers that extra mid-year funding requests seemed to come before the board weekly, and that meetings to discuss the county’s 2014 budget were about to begin.

WESTMINSTER NEWS IN A HURRY Apartments/townhomes approved near Orchard Town Center

On April 9, the Westminster planning commission approved the development of a for-rent, multi-family development on approximately 28 acres on the northeast corner of Huron Street and 148th Avenue.

The development, called McWhinney Apartments, will consist of 356 apartments and 38 townhomes.

A waiting list will be available at Arbour Commons (southeast corner of 148th Avenue and Orchard Parkway) during con-

struction and pre-leasing is an-ticipated to begin late summer. The fi rst apartment homes are anticipated for move-in starting January 2014.

Free shredding opportunityBellco is hosting a compli-

mentary community shredding event in an effort to address the threat of identity theft and protect the environment by recycling all of the shredded materials.

All community members are welcome to attend and bring their confi dential documents such as tax returns, credit card

statements, bills or any docu-ments that contain personal and sensitive information from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 27 at the Westminster Bellco location, 8851 Harlan St.

Individuals are invited to bring two boxes equivalent to 100 lbs. maximum of sensi-tive documents to be shredded confi dentially and securely at no cost.

Individuals do not have to be a Bellco customer to attend.

All shredded materials will be securely disposed of and recycled by Iron Mountain, a third-party shredding company.

SCHOOL NOTES Briana Swanson

Briana Swanson, of West-minster, earned the dean’s citation for academic excel-lence in the Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado for the 2012 fall semester.

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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

Even a growth industry must have borders The work of both a task force and a

committee is done, and now the business of drawing up rules to implement Amend-ment 64 is in the hands of the Colorado General Assembly. With less than a month left in the 2013 session, the Legislature will need to hustle on the matter of recreation-al marijuana.

As lawmakers debate the merits of the recommendations they’ve been handed, one issue that will come up is how to deal with pot tourism. Already, a company promising cannabis-related vacations has sprouted in Denver, with April 20 — also known endearingly by many marijuana-smokers as “4/20” — being its fi rst big push.

It seems unlikely the Legislature would

altogether ban out-of-state folks from pur-chasing pot. Doing so would be against the advice of the Amendment 64 Task Force and would cost the state a potentially large source of revenue. But there could be limits imposed, perhaps below the threshold of those facing residents, on how much marijuana visitors could legally procure. And, certainly, the law would require them to smoke or otherwise partake here in the Centennial State.

Amid myriad gray areas, at least one thing is black and white: What’s smoked in Colorado must stay in Colorado.

We’re not endorsing use of marijuana in any way, but if you choose to use, remem-ber that you are breaking the law if you take it outside state lines.

Kansas, for one, has been a nervous neighbor since Amendment 64’s passage in November. Last month, Kansas’ ap-peals court ruled it is illegal to possess pot even if it was legally purchased in another state. (For that matter, possession is still in violation of federal law, but that’s a larger matter for another day.)

Earlier this month, a Colorado woman was arrested in Salina, Kan., on charges of marijuana possession. She had nearly 4

pounds of pot, police say.While that amount would have been

against the law even in Colorado — where residents may legally possess up to 1 ounce for recreational purposes or up to 2 ounces for medicinal reasons — it does shine a light on a problem. A commander with a Kansas drug task force told reporters Colorado pot is increasingly becoming a concern in his state.

Like it or not, Colorado may be well on its way to becoming known as a destina-tion spot for pot enthusiasts. But develop-ing a reputation among neighboring states as a source of contraband is unacceptable.

Our state’s legislators, law enforcement agencies and residents should work to nip this problem in the bud.

OUR VIEW

“I’m a state employee, so in general, I’m in favor of keeping jobs in Colorado and the U.S.” — John Peters, Westminster

“I would hope state money would be cycled back into the local economy.”— Mike Robinson, Thornton

“I think what’s important is that we fund the state’s funds in an intelligent way and choose the appropriate people to do the job. You’d want the job done right, so it’s

important that you hire the correct companies and people to do the job right the � rst time, so you don’t have to spend money in the future. In that case, you could potentially save money on your budget, if you get better people for cheaper that may not be from this state.” — Shyla LeVasseur, Thornton

“I do not believe that companies should face tougher restrictions for outsourcing in-state jobs. I think it’s the state’s responsibility to � nd whatever means that they need in order to fund or to save

money on these contracts. Money will ultimately be reinvested in the cities anyway because those compa-nies are going to be spending money locally.” — Brian Wones, Thornton

Should companies that outsource jobs face restrictions?

As the state Legislature considers the Keep Jobs in Colorado Act, which would place penalties for contractors who outsource work on state-funded projects, we asked local residents in Northglenn what they thought about the proposed restrictions.

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A sad � scal tale is told Congressional leadership is often an

oxymoron especially when tough decisions are needed. Fiscal reality seems to be mu-tually exclusive in Congress these days.

Right when we need leadership and vision to help pull our federal government toward less debt and lower spending, weak kneed decisions permeate Congress and the president.

Two clear examples are provided from last week’s action 1) on the U.S. Postal Services proposal to halt Saturday mail deliveries and 2) reactions to President Obama’s proposed budget for 2013-14.

Head in the sandThe elimination of Saturday deliveries

by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) became a fatality with Congress refusing to pass legislation to lift the longtime ban on fi ve-day-only delivery. With the USPS bleeding red ink in the billions of dollars, its board of directors had made the Saturday deliv-ery the cornerstone to turn USPS around fi nancially. Instead, the majority of Con-gress said to maintain the status quo with Saturday deliveries. And with that decision, Congress stuck its head in the sand.

Of course a decision to eliminate such deliveries is an unpopular decision with rural community voters, businesses and especially the postal union. But polling showed that Americans get it and sup-ported the tough decision.

Now, USPS will continue to bleed bil-lions of dollars with their defi cit spend-ing going deeper and deeper. Ultimately, Congress will have to use tax money to keep USPS afl oat. Why is it that common business decisions either elude Congress or they don’t have the guts to make neces-sary tough decisions?

A modicum of reformAlso this past week, the president

unveiled his 2013-14 proposed budget. Although it was almost two months late in coming, at least we have something to debate for better or worse.

However, already members of his own Democratic Party are wringing their hands and saying “don’t touch Medicare or Social

Security” and “you cannot be a good Democrat and cut Social Security.”

To President Obama’s credit, his budget included a modicum of reduction to these two non-discretionary programs, but they are far from being meaningful or substan-tive. Over the coming decade, Obama is proposing cutting $400 billion from health care programs like Medicare. It includes cuts in payments to drug companies and higher Medicare premiums for people who are better off fi nancially.

Hurray, fi nally someone is acknowledg-ing that health care reductions/reform is overdue!

Only window dressingWhile his Social Security reform sounds

good on the surface, it does very little in the way of fi scal substance.

The president has coined a new term to calculate Social Security payments. “Chained CPI” is a change in the way infl a-tion is calculated. It reduces Social Security payments by a quarter of a penny on the dollar — a $2,000 check would be reduced a whopping $5.

And as expected, his budget plan is predicated on increased taxes of $580 billion over the next 10 years. It is impor-tant to note that his $3.8 trillion budget produces a projected $744 billion defi cit at the end of the new fi scal year to be added to existing debt.

That is clearly not the right direction to be heading given the existing tremendous debt we already carry.

Bill Christopher is former city manager of Westminster and used to represent Dis-trict J on the RTD board of directors.

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Orlanda Irene Blucher passed away April 4, 2013 after a 15 month battle against uterine cancer. She is the daughter of JoAnn and Orlando Marti-nez. She is survived by her husband Stephen, mother JoAnn, brothers Denny, Christopher, Gerald (Ra-chel), mother-in-law Max-ine Blucher, brother-in-law & sister-in-law Alan and Carol Blucher & many nieces and nephews. Visi-tation and Rosary will be held Friday, April 12th at 6:30pm and 7:00pm at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, 9371 Wigham St. Thornton, CO 80229. A High Mass will be held at the same church Satur-day, April 13th at 1:00pm with a reception at 4:00 at Our Lady of Visitation, 2531 W. 65th Place, Den-ver, CO 80221. Graveside Services Saturday, April 20th at 10:00am at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, recep-tion at noon at V.F.W. Post 4171 15625 West 10th Ave Golden, CO 80401.

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Even a growth industry must have borderspounds of pot, police say.

While that amount would have been against the law even in Colorado — where residents may legally possess up to 1 ounce for recreational purposes or up to 2 ounces for medicinal reasons — it does shine a light on a problem. A commander with a Kansas drug task force told reporters Colorado pot is increasingly becoming a concern in his state.

Like it or not, Colorado may be well on its way to becoming known as a destina-tion spot for pot enthusiasts. But develop-ing a reputation among neighboring states as a source of contraband is unacceptable.

Our state’s legislators, law enforcement agencies and residents should work to nip this problem in the bud.

The good, the bad and the uglyWhat a week! Our parish priest summed it all

up when he said the negative news is running roughshod over the good news.

A pox on North KoreaWe haven’t even come to terms with Afghani-

stan and here we are, the good ‘ol USA, about to play war with the kid of 28 years old talking tough about a nuclear war with us. Someone should have pushed him over that three-story edge of the building where he was “receiving the troops”.

Why does the USA always have to be the one to work out a truce? It’s time, at least it is for me, to say shoot that missile down and take the Korea government office along for the ride. This whole mess calls for high level diplomacy.

Where is Hillary when we need her? John Kerry just can’t cut it.

It took a Colorado U.S. Rep, Doug Lamborn to disclose to the Defense Intelligence Agency that North Korea may well have a missile ca-

pable of carrying a nuclear weapon.If Lamborn could ferret out that sobering

news, who else had to know this information. It certainly made me have a lot less confi-

dence in our defense agency staff. And now that we have the information what are we going to do about it?

I’ve never cared much for ultra conserva-tive Lamborn but I must say he’s garnered new respect from me.

And now that the bad and the ugly are out there, what are we citizens to do but pray that cooler heads prevail.

Quote of the Week“I can’t take you with me to Heaven if you

don’t quit lying!” Overheard at Westy’s caféP.S. Judge Chris Melanakis, when sentencing

Donald Scarlett to 42 years for beating a toddler to death, said Adams County Social Services should be put in front of a grand jury to find out if they are guilty of criminal neglect for not keeping the baby safe.

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 de-cades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.

WESTMINSTER POLICE BRIEFSTheft: A 54-year-old Denver

man was arrested April 4 after trying to steal merchandise from Safeway at 7353 Federal Blvd.

When the man left the store without paying for items valued at $37.41, he started to drive away when he noticed an em-ployee taking his license plate number.

At that time, the man parked his car and took the stolen groceries back inside, telling the employee that he didn’t mean to leave without paying.

He was issued a summons and released.

Second-degree burglary: An officer was dispatched April 4 to the 10700 block of West 104th Avenue in reference to an over-night burglary at a residence.

A woman told the officer that someone had entered her garage after it had been left open all night and went through her purse located inside her car.

The keys were still in the ignition and all credit cards and identification were accounted for.

However, a wedding band valued at $2,000 and a necklace and anklet valued at $150 were gone. There is no suspect infor-mation

Theft: A 31-year-old West-minster man reported April 2 that someone stole an orange and white tow dolly valued at $600 from his driveway in the 3500 block of 76th Avenue.

There is no suspect informa-tion.

Battery: A fight broke out March 31 between three Long-mont women at Club Level Sports Bar at 1885 W. 120th Ave. A police officer was working an off-duty assignment at the bar when the incident occurred.

One of the women was taken to St. Anthony Pavilions for medical treatment to a cut on the side of her head.

The other two women were issued summonses and later released.

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

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A grass-roots group of residents are working to-gether to remove Sen. Evie Hudak, D-District 19, from offi ce.

The group is called the Recall Evie Hudak commit-tee and is led by Kandee Ev-ans of Arvada. On Saturday the committee held a recall kick-off event at Olde Town Arvada Town Square gath-ering signatures for the re-call petition.

“I am a 40-year resident,

and I’m tired of the govern-ment not listening to the people because the govern-ment represents us,” Evans said. “To have this many people come out is amaz-ing.”

The Secretary of State approved the recall petition on April 11. Evans said the committee must now get at least 18,962 signatures by June 10 to force a recall election. The group is seek-ing 25,000 signatures to en-sure a safe margin of valid signatures. Evans said not only is her committee gath-ering signatures, but many of those people are now

canvasing the district for signatures.

According to the peti-tion, Hudak “has blatantly disregarded her oath, in-fringed upon our consti-tutional right to keep and bear arms. She has voted to make all citizens less safe and to drive hundreds of jobs from Colorado.”

Recently Hudak voted to pass House Bills 1224 and 1229. HB 1224 limited the number of rounds al-lowed in a magazine, while 1229 expanded background checks for gun buyers.

Evans said the commit-tee and the people at the

kick-off event are not a bunch of angry, crazy gun owners, they are people of Colorado who want to stand up and have repre-sentatives actually repre-sent them.

“We are just exercising our American right to be here,” she said. “I am confi -dent that we will have well over 25,000 signatures.”

Hudak said she is aware of the recall petition.

“I am aware of the peti-tion, but it will not impact my continued advocacy for women, children, and school funding during this session,” she said.

Residents line up to sign a petition to recall Senator Evie Hudak, District 19, on Saturday at the Old Town Arvada Town Square, led by the Recall Evie Hudak committee. Many residents also signed up to help circulate the petition throughout Arvada. The committee needs 18,962 signatures by June 10 to force a recall election. Photo by Ashley Reimers

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Javier Lozano Jr., owner of The Dojo of Karate in Westminster is offering a free child safety class.

The third-degree black belt and world champion hopes to empower the community after the loss of Jessica Ridgeway, the 10-year old girl kidnapped and killed last October

in Westminster.“What happened to Jes-

sica really affected every-body,” he said. “I wanted to wait a while before I did anything, but now I really want to educate people to make the right decision those sorts of situations.”

The class is from 6:15-7 p.m. on April 19 at the Lo-zano’s studio, 12910 Zuni St. No. 200.

Lozano said the class is a great opportunity for chil-dren to gain knowledge in

the importance of staying safe, being aware of their surroundings and learning very easy and effective self-defense skills.

Children will also learn safety tips when staying home alone.

“Some of the self-de-fense skills will be basic hits and punches,” he said. “But another focus will be how to prevent being bul-lied and teaching kids how to make the right decision when faced with a bullying

situation or a dangerous situation.”

Others skills to be taught during the class are poten-tial dangers from adults or strangers children may or may not know, how not to bully others and escaping certain grabs or holds from an attacker.

People can sign up by visiting www.thedojoofka-rate.com.

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With spring snowstorms followed by 60-degree days, you know it’s time to start thinking about getting outside and into the garden. This winter has been a tricky one and by now we’ve all heard the word — drought — but that doesn’t mean it’s time to throw in the trowel. Whether you’re into turf, trees, shrubs, flowers or edibles, fol-lowing a few key principles can help yield a beautiful, bountiful landscape using less water.

Even the most experienced gardeners often confuse xeriscapes with zeroscapes. Zeroscapes imply no landscape and that’s a very bad thing for everyone.

Beautiful landscaping does more than just look pretty, it also increases property values, reduces energy consumption, pro-duces oxygen and even absorbs carbon dioxide. So what is xeriscape? Xeriscape is actually a set of planting principles that can help you create attractive, sustainable, and

water-efficient landscapes using these seven basic and sound horticultural practices.

• Plan and design landscaping compre-hensively.

• Evaluate soil and improve if necessary. Amending soil increases water retention.

• Create practical turf areas. The front lawns of eight houses have the cooling ef-fect of about 70 tons of air conditioning.

• Select plants with similar needs and group them accordingly in the landscape.

• Water efficiently with a properly de-signed irrigation system.

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Remember, even in drought years, land-scaping can add as much as 15 percent to the resale value of your home.

So dust off your gloves, put these prin-ciples to work and see for yourself that a beautiful, healthy landscape and water-wise conservation can in fact live in harmony. Visit plantsomethingco.org for more infor-mation and expert tips throughout the sea-son.

Featured perennialBotanic name: Salvia x sylvestris (former-ly S. nemorosa)Common name: Blue SalviaHeight: 24-36 inchesLight: Full sunWater: XericSoil: Average garden soilGrowth Habit: Upright spikesHow to use: Use in beds and containers

These upright, drought tolerant beau-ties bloom in light to dark eye-catching shades of blues and purple from May through frost. Salvia thrives in hot spots and requires very little care. They are a wonderful companion for Daisies, Lillies, silver Artemisias (very showy), and Pen-stemon varieties. Water these plants at the base, not the leaves, to keep them bright and upright.

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Laugh lady pitches pilot

Wende Curtis, owner of Comedy Works in LoDo and south in the Landmark devel-opment, is peddling a six-minute “sizzle reel” for a reality TV series about her crazy Comedy Works world.

“The working title is called ‘Comedy Works’,” said Curtis, who wouldn’t divulge where or to whom she’s pitching the pilot project. “The principal characters are me, Lucy (her four-legged child), Jeff, our GM of the south club, and an assistant who is a sexy little 20-something who wants to break into comedy.

“There are a few more (characters) slated to be introduced early on, but there’s only so much to get across in six minutes! We’ve gotten some strong feedback from the business; now let’s see if we can sell it.”

Curtis said her motivation for exploring the reality TV possibilities was primarily financial. “Money inspired me ... to get out from underneath my debt faster!” she said.

Presidential projectWant to show former President Jimmy

Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter what you would do if you had a hammer? Would you hammer in the morning? Hammer in the evening? All over this land?

A few lucky folks will be chosen to work alongside the Carters during the 2013 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver from Oct. 6 through 11.

This is the 30th anniversary of the presidential Habitat for Humanity event, and Denver is one of three cities in the U.S. getting the special project.

Volunteers will build 11 new town-homes and repair up to 15 existing homes in Denver’s Globeville neighborhood.

For more information, visit www.habi-tatmetrodenver.org.

Makes senseWhen the creative team behind the mu-

sical interpretation of Jane Austen’s classic novel “Sense & Sensibility” first presented their idea to Tony-nominated director Mar-cia Milgrom Dodge, she thought they were kidding.

How could Austen’s iconic 1811 work of romantic fiction possibly translate into a piece for musical theater?

But the team convinced Milgrom Dodge, who fell in love with the formidable project. The result made its world premiere April 5 in Denver Center’s Stage Theatre.

The result is a whimsical romp through the lives and loves of the Dashwood sisters, who go from riches to rags after the death of their father.

The sisters and their mother move to Barton Cottage in Devonshire, near the home of her cousin, Sir John Middleton. It’s at Barton where a series of tangled ro-mances finally straighten themselves out.

The exciting production values include sets that slide on and off stage or emerge from below or descend into trap doors.

“Sense & Sensibility the Musical” runs through May 26. Tickets: 303-893-4100 or www.denvercenter.org.

DIA’s design delights“USA Today” recently included Den-

ver International Airport in its list of the “world’s most beautiful airports.”

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Impressions of an impressionistWorks of Edgar Degas come to GoldenBy Clarke [email protected]

When people hear the term “impres-sionist art” many may think of the vivid lily ponds of Claude Monet or

the still lives of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, but the drawings and painting of Edgar Degas were just as crucial to the movement.

The Foothills Art Center, 809 Fifteenth St. in Golden, is hosting Edgar Degas: The Pri-vate Impressionist: Works on Paper by the Artist and His Circle, which showcases some

of Degas’ sketches, photos and other works.The exhibit will be on display through

June 30, Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“We are honored to provide an oppor-tunity for visitors to experience Degas, one of the fathers of Impressionism, with these beautiful and thought-provoking works,” said Executive Director, Reilly Sanborn. “We anticipate we will once again have a record-breaking number of visitors, from across the state and beyond, in our galleries.”

All the works on display — including works by Mary Cassatt, Paul Cezanne, Jean-Léon Gérôme, Jean-August-Dominique Ingres, Gustav Moreau and Henri de Tou-louse Lautrec, who were all members of the Impressionist movement — come from the collection of Robert Flynn Johnson, a private collector from San Francisco.

Johnson was a museum curator for 32 years, and started collecting works by Degas during that period.

“This collection is really comes from three things — desire, circumstance and luck,” he said. “The desire is that I became such a fan of Degas as a student.”

The circumstance that allowed Johnson to build his collection is the fact that Degas sold only works that he had to, and held on to as many of his own works as possible. When he died in 1917 his executors had to hold four estate sales to sell all his works.

What this means for an art collector like Johnson is that while his famous works are out of the normal person’s price range, many of these less known works and early versions can be purchased for a more reasonable price.

“I collected against the market — so many people were after his ballerina works, but I focused on sketches, portraits and fig-ure studies,” he said.

The luck that helped Johnson was the connections he’d made in the art dealer world that allowed him to purchase many of these works.

Johnson said that people coming to the exhibit to see Degas’ most famous works will not find them, but will instead get a glimpse into who he was as a personality and an in-dividual. Through the drawings, prints and photographs — including his early sketches

of works on display at the Louvre — visitors will really get a sense of his evolution and style.

Johnson said that sharing the works he’s collected is part of his duty as a collector — he sees himself as a custodian of the work.

“I think I’m doing right by Degas by hav-ing his works out and appreciated by the public,” he said. “It’s springtime in the Rock-ies, and Edgar Degas is in Golden - you can’t make that any better.”

For more information on the exhibit, call 303-279-3922 or visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

Edgar Degas, Heads of a Man and Woman, c. 1877-78 Courtesy photos

Edgar Degas and William Thornley, La Chanteuse, c. 1888-89

Edgar Degas, Mary Cassat at the Louvre — The Paint-ings Gallery, c. 1879-80

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Laugh lady pitches pilot

Wende Curtis, owner of Comedy Works in LoDo and south in the Landmark devel-opment, is peddling a six-minute “sizzle reel” for a reality TV series about her crazy Comedy Works world.

“The working title is called ‘Comedy Works’,” said Curtis, who wouldn’t divulge where or to whom she’s pitching the pilot project. “The principal characters are me, Lucy (her four-legged child), Jeff, our GM of the south club, and an assistant who is a sexy little 20-something who wants to break into comedy.

“There are a few more (characters) slated to be introduced early on, but there’s only so much to get across in six minutes! We’ve gotten some strong feedback from the business; now let’s see if we can sell it.”

Curtis said her motivation for exploring the reality TV possibilities was primarily financial. “Money inspired me ... to get out from underneath my debt faster!” she said.

Presidential projectWant to show former President Jimmy

Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter what you would do if you had a hammer? Would you hammer in the morning? Hammer in the evening? All over this land?

A few lucky folks will be chosen to work alongside the Carters during the 2013 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver from Oct. 6 through 11.

This is the 30th anniversary of the presidential Habitat for Humanity event, and Denver is one of three cities in the U.S. getting the special project.

Volunteers will build 11 new town-homes and repair up to 15 existing homes in Denver’s Globeville neighborhood.

For more information, visit www.habi-tatmetrodenver.org.

Makes senseWhen the creative team behind the mu-

sical interpretation of Jane Austen’s classic novel “Sense & Sensibility” first presented their idea to Tony-nominated director Mar-cia Milgrom Dodge, she thought they were kidding.

How could Austen’s iconic 1811 work of romantic fiction possibly translate into a piece for musical theater?

But the team convinced Milgrom Dodge, who fell in love with the formidable project. The result made its world premiere April 5 in Denver Center’s Stage Theatre.

The result is a whimsical romp through the lives and loves of the Dashwood sisters, who go from riches to rags after the death of their father.

The sisters and their mother move to Barton Cottage in Devonshire, near the home of her cousin, Sir John Middleton. It’s at Barton where a series of tangled ro-mances finally straighten themselves out.

The exciting production values include sets that slide on and off stage or emerge from below or descend into trap doors.

“Sense & Sensibility the Musical” runs through May 26. Tickets: 303-893-4100 or www.denvercenter.org.

DIA’s design delights“USA Today” recently included Den-

ver International Airport in its list of the “world’s most beautiful airports.”

Here’s what the story said: “Denver

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International Airport’s iconic peaked fiberglass roof is meant to resemble the Rocky Mountains. Interior details throughout the airport have sparked numerous conspiracy theories — everything from supposed Templar markings in the floors to the theory that the airport serves as the secret headquarters for the Illuminati.”

For more of the story, plus recom-mended Denver sights worth seeing, go to www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2013/04/07/worlds-most-beau-tiful-airports/2056899/.

More restaurant scoopsThose of you who’ve been around

the Denver dining scene since the 1990s might remember Michael’s, a former fine dining spot at 2710 E. Third Ave. that lasted until 2000 when chef/owner Michael Shiell sold the place and relocated to The Big Apple.

After a chef stint there, he headed to the other coast as a restaurant con-sultant in California. But he longed to get back to his chef self, and to again own his own restaurant. Shiell got his wish when Lime owners Curt Sims and Pam Savage decided to leave Larimer Square and set up shop in the Denver Pavilions.

Shiell leased the below-ground level space in a Larimer Square court-yard (near Bistro Vendome), and will open Milk & Honey Bar Kitchen (he hopes) in August.

“We chose the old Lime spot because ... well ... it’s Larimer Square, and I always love those tucked-away little gems personally when I go out,” Shiell said. He was particularly at-tracted to the large below-ground pa-tio, which he plans to decorate with numerous flowers and plants similar to his Bistro Vendome neighbor.

The “contemporary American” cuisine includes appetizers such as yellow fin tuna tartar, roast hen and foie gras terrine, rabbit rilette and honey-soy lacquered pork belly.

Entrée selections vary from

butter-poached halibut, roast French hen, crispy duck breast and veal osso buco. Farther west as part of the Union Station redevelopment, Zoe Ma Ma, an Asian eatery with a location in Boulder, will open in the former south parking lot on 16th and Wynkoop. The menu features Dim Sum, noodle and rice dishes and daily specials. “We use organic unbleached wheat flour, all-natural meats, cage-free eggs and wind power,” the menu says. “We don’t use MSG.” Check out the complete menu at www.zoemama.com.

Moving east from LoDo to Up-town, Pitch Coal-Fire Pizzeria is slated to open on 19th and Pennsyl-vania with another Marg’s taco joint opening across the street next month.

Marg’s World Taco Bistro, which has Denver locations in Cherry Creek North and LoDo, serves soft tacos with unusual fillings, housemade guacamole, chips and salsa. Com-plete menu at www.margstacobistro.com.

Comedy in ArvadaLocal comedian Bob Meddles is

producing a series of monthly com-edy nights at West Woods Golf Course in Arvada, beginning with a May 1 performance, starting at 7:30 p.m., featuring national touring comedian Bryan Keller (Comedy Central and “Last Comic Standing”) and another local comic, Talon Saucerman.

The monthly event will be per-formed in the intimate setting of West Woods Bar & Grill. Seating is avail-able for 62 people, so tickets will be limited. Tickets are $12 and available at www.comedynightatwestwoods-es2005.eventbrite.com/?rank=1# (keyword: west woods). West Woods Golf Course is at 6655 Quaker St. in Arvada.

Kids’ day in Wheat RidgeThe Wheat Ridge Police Depart-

ment is sponsoring the third annual Children’s Day on April 27. Scheduled for 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wheat Ridge 5-8 School, 7101 W. 38th Ave., the family-friendly event is designed to introduce parents and children to

members of the Wheat Ridge police department.

The event will include free bike inspections, child ID kits and car-seat checkups. The child safety fair will include a bike rodeo for all kids, face painting, jumping castles, a minia-ture fire truck and an appearance by Cheezo, the Internet safety program’s mascot. A Flight for Life helicopter also will make a landing at noon.

Replacement car seats will be available for a donation. For more information, contact officer Betsy Sailor at 303-235-2910.

Adams at Comedy WorksMy former Rocky Mountain News

and Denver Post colleague Sam Adams hosted a gang of VIP support-ers during a book-signing April 10 at Comedy Works South.

Adams, who penned his first book “If You Don’t Believe Me ... Les-sons Learned From Listening to the Greats,” thanked gathered guests for guiding him through his journey as an insurance company employee to a freelance high-school sportswriter for The Denver Post to a full-time posi-tion as a sportswriter to columnist to stand-up comedian and now author.

In the book, published by Books to Believe In (www.bookstobelievein.com), Adams recalls close encounters of the celebrity kind including John Elway, Bill Cosby, Sugar Ray Leon-ard, John “Buck” O’Neil of the Negro Leagues, Floyd Little, Magic Johnson, Quincy Jones, James Caan and on and on ... Adams admits to being a notorious name-dropper around friends. It’s an interesting memory walk down the lane of a life well lived ($20, www.amazon.com).

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, Wednes-day and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. She can be reached at [email protected] or at 303-619-5209.


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WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD

Westminster City Council voted on the following legislation during its April 8 meeting. Council members in attendance were Mayor Nancy McNally; Mayor Pro Tem Faith Winter, and councilors Bob Briggs, Mark Kaiser, Herb Atchison, Mary Lindsey and Scott Major.

Promenade lights to be changed to LED lights

Council unanimously authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Kelly Electrical Inc. in the amount of $100,656 for the electrical conversion of the Westminster Promenade light tow-ers to Light Emitting Diodes, LED, and authorize a 10-percent contingency in the amount of $10,065, for a total expenditure not to exceed $110,721.

The eight light towers are signature fea-tures of the Promenade East and provide both a visual effect and historical informa-tion at the column bases.

IGA approved with CDOT for tra� c signal maintenance

Council unanimously adopted Resolu-tion No. 14 authorizing the city manager to execute an Intergovernmental Agree-ment with the Colorado Department of Transportation regarding traffi c signal maintenance for a fi ve-year period.

In March 2008, city council authorized the execution of a fi ve year agreement with CDOT that allowed the City to main-tain a total of eleven traffi c signals on the State Highway System.

The City of Westminster desires to continue with the maintenance of traffi c signals on Sheridan Boulevard from 70th Avenue to the interchange at US 36.

The estimated cost of the maintenance of these signals is paid by CDOT.

Contracts approved for sale items at city golf courses

Council unanimously approved 2013 expenditure contracts to the following vendors: Titleist, not to exceed $70,000, Nike U.S.A. Golf Division not to exceed $70,000, and Oakley not to exceed $75,000 for the purchase of routine commodities that are provided for sale at the city’s two golf course pro shops and driving ranges.

The next council meeting is 7 p.m. April 8 at City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster.

— Compiled by Ashley Reimers

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YOUR WEEK: TEA, 5K & DOJO THURSDAY/APRIL 18

TRAVEL SERIES See digital slides of water bu� alo, elephants, gira� es, lions, leopards, rare birds, and more at the African Safari travel series, from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Join presenter Bob Barber, a profes-sional outdoor photographer and Arvada Park Advisory Committee member, for an armchair tour of the southern Africa’s unique animal life. Open to ages 10 and older. Visit www.arvada.org/nature.

CASA 101 Learn how to help make a di� er-ence in the life of an abused and neglected child through Court Appointed Special Advo-cates of Adams and Broom� eld counties. The CASA 101 information session is from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Adams County Economic Development Corp., 12200 Pecos St., Suite 100, Westminster. CASA sta� members and volunteers will speak with guests about the program. CASA’s next volunteer training class begins in May 2013. For information or to RSVP, visit www.casa17th.org or call Priscilla Gonzales at 303-655-3918.

SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE Living Water Spiritual Community, 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada, hosts a seven-week discussion group based on the book, “SQ21: The Twenty One Skills of Spiritual Intelligence” by Cindy Wigglesworth. The group starts April 18. Ex-plore and develop our ability to bring authentic inner peace to our daily life. Call 720-935-3999 or visit www.livingwaterunity.org.

ROCKIES BASEBALL Catch the Rockies take on the New York Mets at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Snacks are available for a small fee.

AMERICAN BANDSTAND In honor of Dick Clark, the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, is having its own version of American Bandstand at noon Thurs-day, April 18. Enjoy lunch followed by musical entertainment and dancing. Register with payment by April 16. Call 303-425-9583.

SOCIAL SECURITY Do you have questions about Social Security? Attend “Untangling So-cial Security” from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at APEX Park and Recreation District, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Speaker is Jo-Ann Holst. Space is limited; RSVP at 720-287-5880 or www.FUELFinancial.net.

FRIDAY/APRIL 19

BLOOD DRIVE St. Anthony North Hospital community blood drive is from 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, in the As-pen Room at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. For information, or to schedule an appoint-ment, contact Bon� ls’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bon� ls.org.

CHILD SAFETY The Dojo of Karate, 12910 Zuni St., Ste. 200, Westminster, will o� er a free 45-minute child safety course for children ages 5 and older from 6:15-7 p.m. Friday, April 19. Contact The Dojo of Karate at 303-920-4500 or visit thedojoofkarate.com.

TEA PARTY As part of the Festive Friday Series, Master Gardener Rosie Garner will present information on gardening in Colorado after everyone has afternoon tea. Event is at 1 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. RSVP at 303-450-8801.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/APRIL 19-20

BOOK/FRAME SALE A used book and picture frame sale is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 4001 W. 76th, Westminster.

FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/APRIL 19-21, APRIL 24-26, APRIL 28

YOUTH THEATER Northglenn Youth Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland at 7 p.m. April 19-20, 26; at 2 p.m. April 21, 28; and at 10 a.m. April 24-25, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. The journey of Alice through the mirror to the land of bizarre characters and strange “pretzel-logic” is retold in this ingenious adaptation with a great sense of farce and a loving touch of humanity. Spon-sored by Scienti� c & Cultural Facilities District, Northglenn Arts & Humanities Foundation and the city of Northglenn.

SATURDAY/APRIL 20

EARTH DAY Olympics Flex your muscles and mind during our Earth Day Olympics, from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Majestic View Na-ture Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Join the fun competing in a series of Earth Day related games and events. Open to ages 5-12; must register. Visit www.arvada.org/nature.

HORT COUTURE Diana Reavis, of Eason Horticulture, presents “High Fashion Meets Horticulture” from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. The Hort Couture collection features gorgeous, sophisticated plants that have the gardening world abuzz with excitement. See what’s new this year and have a sneak peek at what’s in store for the future. Pretty can be practical. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www.echters.com.

ANTIQUE APPRAISAL Bring your favorite antique to Arvada Historical Society’s antique appraisal from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Arvada Flour Mill, 5580 Wadsworth Blvd. Experts from Nostalgia -plus will value your items. A donation per item is requested; two items max per person. All proceeds bene� t Arvada Historical Society projects. Call 303-431-1261 or visit www.arvadahistory.org.

SELF-DEFENSE DOJO of Karate, 12910 Zuni St., Ste. 200, Westminster, will o� er a six-hour women’s self-defense class starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20. The class is open to ages 18 and older. Call 303-920-4500 or visit www.thedojoofkarate.com.

TOWN HALL Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada, and Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster, will host a town hall meeting from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 20, in the community meeting room at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Kraft-Tharp and Hudak will focus on the state budget with an emphasis on school � nance and the legislative session. Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, will join in the discussion. Steadman is the chair of the Joint Budget Committee and vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. This is a chance to openly share their ideas, questions and com-ments with their legislators.

HEALTH FAIR The Broom� eld 9Health Fair is planned from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20, at United Methodist Church, 545 W. 10th Ave., Broom� eld. The fair is free and open to the public. Non-medical volunteers are needed; contact Pam Kutchen, � re and life safety education o� cer for North Metro Fire Rescue District, at 720-887-0404 or pkutchen@northmetro� re.org.

XERISCAPE GARDENING “Beautiful by Design: The Advantages of Xeriscape Garden-ing,” presented by David Winger, of Hudson Gardens, is from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Xeriscape gardening is more than rocks and gravel. Learn about the basic concept and discover the beautiful and durable plants that perform beautifully in our high and dry region. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www.echters.com.

HANGING BASKETS Observe and learn as Echter’s Garden Center specialists demonstrate how to plant hanging baskets from 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Discover the tips and techniques that result in a beautiful � nished product, as well as how to care for hanging baskets through the season. Presentation led by Chris Doolittle, annual specialist, and Barb Isaacson, container designer. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www.echters.com.

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5K RUN/WALK Chick-� l-A at Larkridge presents its fourth annual 5k Run/Walk and Kids Dash to bene� t local nonpro� t A Precious Child in order to help provide basic essentials for disadvantaged and displaced children in the Thornton area. The run starts at 8 a.m. Sat-urday, May 4, at Chick-Fil-A at Larkridge, 16670 Washington St., Thornton. Register online at http://bit.ly/12rG9tr through April 20.

LAUNCH PARTY The Brothers Washburn

will celebrate the release of their new young adult novel “Pitch Green” at a launch party from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Barnes & Noble at Thorncreek Shopping Center, 701 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Visit PitchGreen.jolly� shpress.com to learn more.

SUNDAY/APRIL 21

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES Ross Shrigley, of Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery, presents “Ornamental Grasses – Catch the Wave” from 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn everything you need to know about these beautiful plants will be covered. Learn about di� erent varieties and how to keep them looking their best. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www.echters.com.

ROSES PEGGY Williams, consulting rosarian from the Denver Rose Society, presents “Roses – America’s Favorite Flower” from 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Discover what’s new and the basic care for these very popular plants from an experienced Colorado rosarian. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www.echters.com.

SUNDAY/APRIL 21, APRIL 28

AUDITIONS THE DJC Youth All-Stars is looking for 9th, 10th and 11th grade clarinet, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, tuba, string bass and drum set players. Auditions are from 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, April 14; from 11:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sunday, April 21; and from 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Flesher-Hinton Music Store, 3936 Tennyson St., Denver. Audition music and recording are posted at www.bandresourcesunlimited.com. Intermediate to advanced jazz experience necessary; weekly rehearsals are on Sundays. For information and audition scheduling, contact [email protected] or 303-328-7277.

FIRE VS. Police The upcoming Fire vs. Police Bowl, a collaborative e� ort between North Metro Fire Rescue District, Broom� eld Police Department and A Precious Child, is planned for Sunday, April 21, at Chipper’s Lanes, 100 Nickel St., Broom� eld. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. and bowling lasts from 3-6 p.m. All proceeds bene� t A Precious Child, a Broom� eld-based nonpro� t that provides basic essentials, such as clothing, coats and school supplies, to children living in homeless shelters, foster homes, or facing a huge life challenge and otherwise without access to basic needs. All members of the community are invited to sign up to bowl with either the � re or police; however, space is limited to 120 bowlers. Contact Britta Robinson at [email protected] or 612-559-1911 for information.

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YOUR WEEK: CPR CLASSES, DOG & BOOKSBLOOD DRIVE Crossing Church of the Nazarene community blood drive is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21, inside Bon� ls’ mobile bus at 3501 W. 104th, Westminster. For information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Bon� ls’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bon� ls.org.

GUEST PASTOR Northglenn Methodist Church welcomes the church’s sixth pastor, the Rev. Jim Harris, as the guest speaker on Sunday, April 21. A summer celebration of the 50th anniver-sary of the church is June 8-9. We hope all members, former members, visitors and community folks will come and enjoy the celebrations.

MONDAY/APRIL 22

COLLEGE PLANNING Joseph D. Clemens will review the chal-lenges of planning for your child’s higher education costs from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, April 22, at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E.

120th Ave., Thornton. Learn di� erent strategies for saving, how college planning � ts within a � nancial plan, and di� erent strate-gies to help you keep pace with the rising costs of sending your child to college. This presentation will provide you with an inde-pendent and unbiased presentation on college planning from the non-pro� t Financial Planning Association of Colorado and as part of Money Smart Week’s Financial Education and Literacy Campaign. Visit anythinklibraries.org or call 303-405-3200.

TUESDAY/APRIL 23

CPR CERTIFICATION North Metro Fire Rescue District will o� er cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external de� brillator classes from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at the North Metro Fire Station 62, 10550 Huron St., Northglenn. The cost includes a CPR student workbook and a CPR certi� cation card, which is good for two years. For information or to sign up for a class, call 303-452-9910. The classes are open to the public.

LIFETREE CAFÉ Practical ways to tell if someone is telling you the truth will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “How to Spot a Liar: Secrets From a Former FBI Agent,” features an exclusive � lmed interview with FBI counterintelligence o� cer John Schafer. As a behavioral analyst for the FBI’s National Secu-rity Division, Schafer developed deception-detection techniques that are now widely used by intelligence and law enforcement agencies. In his interview, Schafer shares key indicators that signal when someone is lying. “There are certain signs—verbal and nonverbal—that indicate lying,” says Schafer. “If you lie to me, I’ll catch you.” Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or [email protected].

DOG TRAINING Leash walking manners will be taught by the Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue from

7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at Li’l Angel Pet Boutique, 1014 S. Gaylord St., Denver. Walking on leash is not natural for dogs. We have to teach them what is expected and make it something they want to do. We’ll help you teach your dog these things so it is enjoyable for both of you. Registration required at [email protected] or 303-239-0382. Visit www.mishamayfoundation.org. Several dogs will be worked with during the class.

BOOK CLUB Senior book enthusiasts will read and review “Casual Vacancy,” author J.K. Rowling’s � rst work since her be-loved Harry Potter series. The novel focuses on the death of a city o� cial in England, and the town is a� ected by the subsequent election. The senior book club meets at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8801 to reserve a copy of the book.


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YOUR WEEK: ART & DINNER THEATERWEDNESDAY/APRIL 24

ART STOP Anythink and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art have teamed up to bring you an art-making workshop each month. In April, visiting artist Heather Cherry and express yourself through a variety of art media, with the emphasis on creativity and fun, from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, Registra-tion is required and limited to 20 students ages 5-12. Art stop takes place at Anythink Huron Street, 9417 Huron St., Thornton. Call 303-452-7534 or visit anythinklibraries.org.

DINNER THEATER Enjoy a performance of “Alice in Wonder-land” by the award-winning Northglenn Youth Theatre, followed by a catered meal in the senior center. Event is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. RSVP at 303-450-8801.

ESTATE PLANNING As part of Money Smart Week’s Financial Education and Literacy Campaign, this special program will address common misconceptions about estate planning. Join Joseph D. Celemens as he discusses the basic uses of wills, powers of attorney, and the use of trusts to avoid probate. We will tie estate planning into your over � nancial plan and address questions on aging parents, as well. This presentation will provide you with an independent and unbiased presentation on estate planning from the non-pro� t Financial Planning Associa-tion of Colorado. Program is from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Call 303-405-3200 or visit anythinklibraries.org.

THURSDAY/APRIL 25

NIGHT OUT A friends night out for adults with developmental disabilities is from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 25. Meet at FRIENDS Place, 555 Alter St., Suite 19E, Broom� eld, and the group will head to the Madcap Comedy Theater to watch an improve show. The material is unscripted, clean, original and interactive. You must sign up no later than Monday, April 22, because tickets need to be purchased in advance. Contact Molly Coufal, Friends of Broom� eld evening/social program director, at info@friendsofbroom� eld.org or 303-404-0123 for information on costs and to register.

COMING SOONCOMING SOON/APRIL 26

FRIDAY CINEMA Living Water Spiritual Community hosts its Friday cinema night at 7 p.m. April 26. Enjoy an evening of connecting with others who support conscious change using the vehicle of � lm. Participate in discussions, sharing of viewpoints, life experiences, and a whole lot of fun. Popcorn and candy are available. Discussion will follow the feature presentation. Some � lms may have language or subject matter unsuitable for children. The church is at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Contact Kay

Ford Johnsen at 720-933-4964 or [email protected].

COMING SOON/APRIL 26, 28

ROBIN HOOD Colorado ACTS presents a satellite homeschool class production of “Robin Hood,” presented by special arrange-ment with Pioneer Drama Services. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, and 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Visit www.colorado-acts.org or call 303-456-6772 for information and tickets.

COMING SOON/APRIL 27

BAND FESTIVAL Rocky Mountain Brassworks hosts the second annual Rocky Mountain Brass Band Festival at 4 p.m. April 27 at Mountain Range High School, 12500 Huron St., Westminster. The concert is free, thanks to a grant from the Adams County Scienti� c and Cultural Facilities District. All seats are general admission; the doors to the auditorium open at 3:30 p.m. Visit www.rockymountainbrassworks.org or contact us at [email protected] or 303-476-0560.

WALK TO school safely The Kidproof I Wanna Walk program is an active workshop that prepares kids ages 8-11 to walk to and from school safely without direct parental supervision. The class is o� ered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

PAINTBALL AS part of the Recreational Alternative Program-ming series, youth ages 11-18 can head to Blitz Paintball, where they will get 500 paintballs to take on the competition from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Lunch will follow in the afternoon. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. Meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive.

COMING SOON/APRIL 27, MAY 16, MAY 25

ART PROJECT Members of Palatteers Art Club will work with community members of all ages to paint rocks for its Art Rocks community art project. Rock painting will be done from 6-8 p.m. April 17 and May 16 at Northglenn United Methodist Church, 1605 W. 106th Ave., Northglenn; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 and May 25 at Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave. The painted rocks will be distributed throughout Adams County in public areas such as parks, trails and landscaping around public buildings. The rocks are for public display and not for personal use. They must be donated to the Art Rocks Project. All supplies and instruction will be provided at these public painting events. The rocks will be distributed at a public event in August. Call 303-426-4114 or email to [email protected] to RSVP.

COMING SOON/APRIL 27

AUDITION NOTICE Prairie Playhouse is having auditions from

9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, for its upcoming production of “The Sound of Music.” No appointments needed; just show up during audition hours at Calvary Chapel, 161 E. Bridge St., Brigh-ton. Prepare a short musical selection in style with the show; actors will sing accapella. Call backs are at noon, if needed, and are by appointment only. Rehearsals will start in May, and the show will be in September. For more details, visit http://www.prairieplayhouse.com/auditions.

COMING SOON/MAY 1

BLOOD DRIVE City of Westminster community blood drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, inside Bon� ls’ mobile bus at 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster. For information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Bon� ls’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bon� ls.org

COMING SOON/MAY 2

TREE PLANTING Sixth-grade students from Peck Elementary and the Arvada parks department will celebrate Arbor Day start-ing at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, with their annual tree planting at the Oak Park pavilion, 10530 W. 64th Place, Arvada.

RECURRING EVENTSRECURRING/THROUGH APRIL 20

THEATER SHOW The Player’s Guild at the Festival Playhouse presents “On Golden Pond” from April 5-20 at The Festival Play-house, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Call 303-422-4090 or visit www.festivalplayhouse.com for tickets. Appropriate for all ages.

RECURRING/THROUGH APRIL 30

ART DISPLAY An opening reception for “The Art of Sandra Davis” is from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, and you can meet the artist from 1-6 p.m. during Second Saturday Art Walk at Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster. The exhibit will be on display through April 30; the gallery is open from Wednesday through Saturday.

RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 5; MAY 19

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Professional photographer Rod Pilcher will lead this basic photography course (for ages 10 and up) with a twist from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 7, to Sunday, May 5, at and around Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn camera parts, how your camera works, proper ex-posure, color, composition and lighting. A � lm or digital camera is required; S.L.R. (Single Lens Relex) is preferred. Registration is required by March 27; visit www.arvada.org/nature. This class also ful� lls the requirements for Boy Scout Photography Merit Badge. An optional trip to The Denver Zoon on May 19 is not included in class fee.

RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 22

WILDLIFE ART Discover wild animals from Australia, South America and Africa, from giant lizards and poisonous frogs to deadly snakes. Use a variety of fun art techniques to examine these fascinating inhabitants of our planet. The 8-week session for ages 6-12 meets from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays from April 3 to May 22 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Bring a healthy snack each week. Register by March 29 at www.arvada.org/nature. Instructor is David Sullivan.


SPRING EXHIBIT Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art pres-ents its spring exhibit “The Museum of Broken Relationships,” through May 26. Visit bmoca.org, email [email protected] or call 303-443-2122 for information. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is at 1750 13th St., Boulder.


ART EXHIBIT Colorado Visions, a juried exhibit of works by Colorado artists, is from Monday, April 15, to Friday, May 31, at Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. The exhibit is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The show was juried by Colorado artist Cheryl St. John. The opening reception is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 18. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and listen to live music by the Meadowlarks. Sponsored by the North Metro Arts Alliance and the SCFD. Visit www.nmarts.net.

RECURRING/MONTHLY THROUGH MAY

FAMILY CONCERTS The Music Train and Swallow Hill Music presents the family concert series, at 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month through May at Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver; and at 4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month through May at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. For information and tickets, visit http://ridethemusic-train.com.

LOOKING AHEADLOOKING AHEAD/MAY 3-4, MAY 10-11

THEATER SHOW Colorado ACTS presents a 12- to 18-year-old production of “Annie Get Your Gun” at 7 p.m. May 3-4, 10-11 at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-456-6772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org.

LOOKING AHEAD/MAY 4

WALK MS Join the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for Walk MS, its premier fundraising event, on Saturday, May 4, at Denver City Park, 2001 Steele St., Denver. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Contact walkMScolorado.org for information, or call 303-698-7470 ext. 2.

really isn’t much fraud going on in Colo-rado elections to begin with.

Several Republican offi ceholders op-pose the bill, including El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Wayne Williams, who believes that same-day voter registration would make it impossible to catch those

who try to cheat the system.“The more the people of the State of

Colorado and El Paso County learn about this terrible piece of legislation, the more they don’t like it,” Williams said in a news release prior to the hearing.

Republican Secretary of State Scott Gessler, who vehemently opposes the bill, called the legislation “fl awed.”

“This is an example of bad govern-ment,” he said.

The bill now moves to the House Appro-priations Committee.


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A roundup of good spring reads Spring cleaning is always a good thing.

You fi nd a lot of dirt when you’re scrub-bing the corners of your house. You fi nd a better mood when everything’s clean and tidy. And you fi nd things you thought you’d lost and things you never remembered you even had. Like gift certifi cates left over from December.

So you got a bookstore gift certifi cate and you don’t know how to use it. Why not check out these great books:

Kids booksIf the gift certifi cate belongs to your

young’un, then look for “The Art of Clean Up: Life Made Neat and Tidy” by Ursus Wehrli. This is a cute (but unusual) book in which a messy situation is made neat by lining up all the things that made it a mess. It’s very different, and could be used as a counting book for kids who need practice with higher numbers.

If your 9-to-12-year-old is concerned about being kind to the Earth, then in-troduce him (or her!) to “Darius Bell and the Crystal Bees” by Odo Hirsch. This is a book about a boy who learns that some-thing bad is hap-pening to bees and it won’t just mean no more honey. What he does in this hon-ey of a book is for your child to fi nd out…

For a great read-aloud that grade-schoolers will love, look for the Deputy Dorkface books by Kevin D. Jani-son, illustrated by Eldon Doty. These books teach kids manners, hygiene, and eating right, but not in a preachy way that kids hate. Nope, these books are laugh-out-loud, and kids will love them.

And there you are. You found a gift cer-tifi cate, and that’s a good thing. If these books don’t sound very appetizing to you, be sure to ask your bookseller for even more ideas. They like to talk about books. Really, they do.

FictionIf a good romping romance with a dose

of drama sounds good to you today, then look for “Close Quarters” by Shamara Ray. This is a book about two roommates – she’s engaged and he’s a jerk – and what happens when they realize that they really can’t live without one another.

The Underground Railroad is the set-ting for “The Last Runaway” by Tracy Che-valier. When a young Quaker girl moves to Ohio for a new life, she is drawn into help-ing the effort to spirit former slaves to free-dom. And speaking of running away, check out “My One Square Inch of Alaska” by Sharon Short. It’s the story of a young girl who runs away from a life she’s yearned to escape, packs up her brother and his dog, and heads to a long-time dream way up North.

Fans of quirky mysteries will love “The

Man Who Turned Both Cheeks: A Novel” by Gillian Royes. This sequel to Royes’ fi rst book picks up with Shad Myers, unoffi cial lawman and bartender for Largo Bay. Shad is in the midst of turmoil that may – or may not – save his little community. You’ll fi nd more turmoil in “The Guilty One” by Lisa Ballantyne. It’s a novel of suspense, in which a London solicitor takes on a crime that’s possibly been committed by a child. Can he keep his own bad memories from tainting the solving of this case?

One of my favorite authors has a new book out: “Live by Night” by Dennis Le-hane. Set in the Roaring Twenties, this is a book about gangsters, Prohibition, and one man’s life in the underworld. Coming from Lehane, you know it’ll be good.

If you’re more of a short-story fan, then look for “Could You Be With Her Now” by Jen Michalski. This book contains two no-vellas: the fi rst, a sort of mystery-thriller; the second, a story set within a relation-ship that raises eyebrows.

Non-FictionIf you love a good step back in time, then

look for “Successful Farming: Traditional Methods and Techniques for Every Farm” by Frank D. Gardner. This thick book takes a good look at all kinds of farming and gar-dening, the way it was done in Grandpa’s day – which makes this book perfect for reminiscing.

Ever wonder what you’re made of? “The Violinist’s Thumb” by Sam Kean takes readers on a ride inside. You’ll learn fascinating things about genetics, DNA, and how it shapes each individual who ever lived – including you! Pair it up with “The End of Men” by Hanna Rosin, a book about how the “stronger” sex is slowly be-ing dominated by the world’s women.

How do you keep your family safe? In “Dangerous Instincts” by Mary Ellen O’Toole, PhD and Alisa Bowman, you’ll learn a few tips straight from an FBI Pro-fi ler. This is a book for parents, business-people and single folks. It doesn’t just touch upon physical safety, but decision-making and risk-taking, too. In this weird world, isn’t that info you need? Also look for “TwentySomething: Why Do Young Adults Seem Stuck?” by Robin Marantz Henig and Samantha Henig. Reading this, for parents, is just a different way of keep-ing your (grown) kids – and your sanity – safe.

So you say you love classic literature. But did you know that some fi ction is actu-ally non-fi ction? In the book “Black Fire” by Robert Graysmith, you’ll read about Samuel Clemens, the real Mark Twain, and a 150-year-old mystery. And speaking of mysteries, how about a medical one? Look

for “Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness” by Susannah Cahalan, a book about one woman’s scary illness and the doctor-sleuths who diagnosed it.

If a memoir is your thing this spring, look for “Memoir of the Sunday Brunch” by Julia Pandl, a book about growing up in a family restaurant and the life lessons learned. Or try “Diary of a Stage Mother’s Daughter” by Melissa Francis who, you might remember, was one of the kids on “Little House on the Prairie” all those years ago.

One of the things you want to do this year is to strengthen the relationship you have with your honey-bunny. That means you’ll want to fi nd “What Makes Love Last?” by John Gottman, PhD and Nan Silver. This is a book fi lled with hints, sci-ence-based tips, quizzes and more. You’ll, um, love it, especially if you team it up with “Love 2.0” by Barbara L. Fredrickson, Ph.D., which is a book about our emotions in amour and how being twitterpated changes who we are.

If you love biographies, look for “Hel-lo, Gorgeous” by William J. Mann. It’s a big, solid, thick book about Barbra Strei-sand, her life, and her career. You’ll love this book. Also look for “Skirt Steak” by Charlotte Druckman. It’s an anthology of memories and brief memoirs written by women chefs. No recipes, but it simmers nonetheless.

Every now and then, you like to read something that sends shivers up your spine, which is a good time to fi nd “Rest-less in Peace” by Mariah De La Croix. The author is a mortician. She’s also a psychic. You can well imagine how interesting that can be, right? And when you’re done, read “The Metamorphosis: The Apprentice-ship of Harry Houdini” by Bruce MacNab for a magical afternoon’s reading.

What would you do without your pals? In “Friendkeeping” by Julie Klam, you’ll read about good friends, better friends and the best friends of all. And for a friend of a different sort, read “Swoon: Great Seducers and Why Women Love Them” by Betsy Priouleau.

If you’re in the mood for some-thing a little on the spiritual side, then look for “Imperfect Spirituality” by Polly Camp-bell. This is a book that teaches you to fi nd and get in touch with the inner you by learning new techniques and methods to increase personal growth and spiritual-ity. Team it up with “Nurturing the Soul of Your Family” by Renee Peterson Trudeau and won’t you feel better?

So you’ve vowed this year to stay green, and “Eco Thrifty” by Deborah Niemann is going to help you do that. This is a book that will take you around your home and vehicle to show you how to save the earth while you’re saving money. What’s not to

love about that? Team it up with “The American Dream” by Law-rence R. Samuel, a pop-culture book about the history of Having It All.

If you’ve got a stack of books on your shelf that you haven’t read since high school, “Practi-cal Classics” by Kevin Smokler will give you a good reason to change that. This book looks at those old classics, how they’re relevant, and how you’ll probably enjoy them more now than you ever did back in class.

Loss is never easy and if you faced one last year, then “Happily Even After” by Carole Brody Fleet may need to be next to your easy-chair. This is a book specifi cally for widows and widowers, written to help you get beyond grief and back to a new normal – whatever that is. Another book to fi nd is “Mom’s List” by St. John Greene. It’s a memoir written by his wife, who was dy-ing and wanted to be sure that her family remembered certain life lessons. Buy them – and a box of tissues to go.

Finally, you saw the movie, so you know Lincoln was assassinated. But did you know that there was an attempt on his life years before that? In “The Hour of Peril” by Daniel Stashower, you’ll read about that almost-crime and the man who saved Lincoln’s life by foiling a plot that most cer-tainly would’ve changed history.

PetsIf you’re a “cat person,” you’ll want to

fi nd “Another Insane Devotion” by Peter Trachtenberg. This is a book about a man’s search for his lost kitty, and the cool things he found while looking for her.

You already probably know that Ameri-can soldiers often rely on dogs while at war. You might even know a former work-ing dog – or you may have one yourself. In “Dogs of Courage” by Lisa Rogak, you’ll read about more of them: police dogs, therapy pups, service dogs, and more.

Your dog or cat has the best life. So have you ever wondered about the lives of farm animals? In the new book “The Lucky Ones” by Jenny Brown, you’ll read about one woman’s fi ght for better lives for those critters. Be aware that this book could be very controversial but that’s never stopped any animal lover I know… You also might like “Buddy: How a Rooster Made Me a Family Man” by Brian McGrory. That’s a story of a man who marries a woman and gets kids and a fowl-mood fowl in the package.

And if your pets run a little big and it’s wild around your house, look for “Of Moose and Men” by Dr. Jerry Haigh. That’s a book by a Canadian veterinarian who cares for wildlife; in particular, moose. Or would that be “mooses?”

Happy reading!

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WindowSportS26 Westminster WindowApril 18, 2013

Academy soccer continues its successBy Jonathan [email protected]

WESTMINSTER — The Academy Wild-cats are starting to take the soccer world by storm.

Not only are the No. 8 Wildcats the last undefeated team in Class 3A, they have been dominating their first six opponents — outscoring their foes 33-2.

The Academy’s success has started to catch people’s attention, including getting a first-place vote in The Denver Post’s most recent rankings.

“We only lost one girl from last year,” Academy coach Kevin Vicente said. “We have a lot of experience and the girls are working hard.”

One of the goals against the Wildcats came in a 1-1 tie with No. 7 St. Mary, which has become the lone blemish on Acad-emy’s nearly perfect 5-0-1 record.

The other came Friday in the opening minutes of the Wildcats’ 3-1 win over rival Pinnacle.

In Academy’s four other games, the Wildcats have dominated their opponent, outscoring their foes 29-0.

“We work together and put a lot of effort in during practice,” Academy’s senior goal-keeper Marley Wattier said. “That helps us come out and be on top.”

Wattier has been part of the Wildcats’ success, with 16 saves on the season and four shutout wins.

Academy hasn’t been a slouch on the other side of the ball, 14 different players have scored goals — with four scoring four or more.

Junior Makala House has been leading the charge with eight goals on the season, including two against Pinnacle. It was her third consecutive multi-goal game.

Alex Garcia also scored a goal and had an assist in the Wildcats’ recent victory, while Megan White had an assist.

The Academy improved to 4-0 in the Frontier League, while The Pinnacle dropped to 1-3 overall and 0-2 in league.

However, the real challenge for the Wildcats comes later in the month when The Academy faces both Centaurus and Holy Family.

“That will be the true test for us,” Vicen-te said. “Pinnacle is a big rival for Academy, and a lot of these girls know each other. However, we won’t know where we are until we face those two teams.”

Academy’s Antionette Carrera controls the ball in the second half of the Wildcats win over Pinnacle on April 12. Photos by Jonathan Maness

Roundup: Academy’s Telles garners basketball awardsBy Jonathan [email protected]

WESTMINSTER — After a remarkable ca-reer at The Academy, senior Zach Telles re-ceived a number of awards.

He was chosen as the Frontier League player of the year and was also selected to Colorado High School Coaches Association All-State team and will be playing in the All-State games being held at Adams State Uni-versity in Alamosa in June.

He was also chosen to the Frontier League All-Conference first team. Telles led Class 3A in scoring averages with 23.8 points per game, as well as three-point shooting with 3.9 a game. He was third in assists (5.3) and free throw shooting (.86 percent), and was fifth in steals. Telles added to his resume when he scored 54 points to lead his squad to a 94-75 win over Platte Valley.

NORSE ROLLING THROUGH EMAC The Northglenn baseball team is on a

roll. The Norse have opened the Eastern Metro Athletic Conference 3-0, outscoring their foes 33-0. Northglenn won in domi-nating fashion on Saturday, beating Aurora Central 21-0. Nine different players scored runs for Northglenn, with Miguel Mendoza’s four runs and Jacob Saunders three.

Tristan Dean got his second win of the season, holding the Trojans to only one hit.

TIGERS GET WIN AT COORS FIELD The Holy Family baseball team didn’t

waste its opportunity at Coors Field April 12. The Tigers scored eight runs in the third

inning and rolled to a 10-2 victory over rival Centaurus. Jay Elliott hit a two-run, inside-the-park home run and Zach Trombley went 2 for 3 with a double, triple, two RBIs and two runs. Adrian Do earned the win on the mound after allowing only two runs.

The Tigers also swept its double header

with Kent Denver on April 12, beating the Sun Devils 15-2 and 12-5 to improve to 5-1 overall.

GATORS ON A ROLL Standley Lake girls soccer team topped

Columbine on April 12 to improve to 8-1-2 on the season. Danielle McClure and Shel-by McBain each scored for the Gators, who have now won three in a row.

WOLVERINES STAY PERFECT Brenda Vasquez and Jazmyne Escobar

each scored two goals to help Skyview soc-cer top Englewood 5-0 on April 11.

Freshman Amanda Carpio also had a goal and an assist as the Wolverines improved to 8-0 overall and 3-0 in the Colorado 7. Mariah Ramirez had an assist for Skyview and goal-keeper Brandie Woodson picked up her sixth shutout of the season.

GEE SECOND AT POMONA

Legacy’s Emma Gee took second in the 3200-meter run on Saturday at the Pomona Invitational. She was also fourth in the 800.

CRUSADERS WIN THIRD IN A ROW Community Christian baseball topped

Evangelical Christian 5-0 on Saturday to pick up its third consecutive win. Bryan Hodge threw a one-hit shutout, the lone hit came in the seventh inning ruining his bid for a perfect game. Hodge also went 1 for 3 at the plate and a triple.

WILDCATS DOMINATE SAINTS The Academy baseball team cruised to

a 22-0 victory over Jefferson, which lasted only three innings. The Wildcats scored 11 runs in the first inning and had 10 different players score in the game. Jordan Gillmore had four runs, while Ryan Johnson, Cristian Johnson and Ryan Sanchez each had three. Alex Stone got the win after striking out 10 players.

‘We work together and put a lot of effort in

during practice.’Senior Marley Wattier

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Roundup: Academy’s Telles garners basketball awards Legacy’s Emma Gee took second in the

3200-meter run on Saturday at the Pomona Invitational. She was also fourth in the 800.

CRUSADERS WIN THIRD IN A ROW Community Christian baseball topped

Evangelical Christian 5-0 on Saturday to pick up its third consecutive win. Bryan Hodge threw a one-hit shutout, the lone hit came in the seventh inning ruining his bid for a perfect game. Hodge also went 1 for 3 at the plate and a triple.

WILDCATS DOMINATE SAINTS The Academy baseball team cruised to

a 22-0 victory over Jefferson, which lasted only three innings. The Wildcats scored 11 runs in the fi rst inning and had 10 different players score in the game. Jordan Gillmore had four runs, while Ryan Johnson, Cristian Johnson and Ryan Sanchez each had three. Alex Stone got the win after striking out 10 players.

Legacy baseball routs Mountain Range By Jonathan Maness [email protected]

BROOMFIELD — New squad, same results for the Legacy Light-ning’ baseball team.

Despite graduating 14 seniors last season, Legacy hasn’t lost a step this season on the diamond.

Behind the power hitting of Hunter Parnell and Jake Bublitz the Lightning rolled to a 6-3 win over Mountain Range on Satur-day to improve to 2-0 in the Front Range League.

“We are there, we are close,” said Bublitz, who went 1 for 3 with a home run.

“We have a lot of power and contact on the team. Hopefully when we put it all together it will be lethal.”

Bublitz is one of four players returning with varsity experience, but the Lightning have been play-ing like a well-oiled machine so far this season.

“We are just fi nding a way to win,” Bublitz said. “That is all that matters right now.”

Three of Legacy’s four losses came at the Vero Beach Spring Training tournament which is held in Florida, the Lightning only other loss was to No. 5 Ralston Valley.

Since returning from Florida the Lightning have been on a roll, topping Standley Lake 2-1 and getting league wins over Fossil Ridge and Mountain Range.

“I think the kids have done a great job of coming together as a club,” Legacy coach Ty Giordano said. “They are fi guring out what they are suppose to do, what their roles are. And when that happens you can play good baseball.”

On Saturday, Legacy only had fi ve hits but the Lightning made them count.

Parnell hit a 2-run home run over left fi eld in the second inning and Bublitz hit a solo shot in the fi fth. Wyatt Cross had an RBI sin-gle in the fi rst and Adrian Lomeli also had a sacrifi ce fl y for Legacy.

Lomeli also had two hits in the win.

It wasn’t until the sixth inning that the Mustangs made some noise.

Andrew Wamsley, Jacob Mi-halick Jarosak and David Newton had RBI singles to cut into the Lightning lead.

The Mustangs rally was cut short after Devin Payne snagged a line drive at third base to force a double play. Matt Maestas continued his strong hitting for Mountain Range, going 3 for 3 on the day with a run.

Mountain Range dropped to 2-7 overall and 0-1 in the FRL. The Mustangs previous games in the FRL have been canceled due to snow.

“The rivalry is always nice,” Bublitz. “I know a few kids over there, still a good competition. It’s crazy to think that this is my fourth and fi nal last time playing them.” Legacy’s Hunter Parnell celebrates after hitting a home run in the second-inning of Saturday’s 6-3 win over Mountain Range. Photo by Jonathan Maness

Legacy High School soccer continues to roll Lightning top Horizon in physical match By Jonathan Maness [email protected]

WESTMINSTER - A veteran Legacy girls soccer team continues to take care of business.

The Lightning, who graduated four players last season, battled to a tough 2-0 win over Horizon on April 11 to pick up their seventh victory of the season.

“We returned a great group of players from last year’s team that made it to the state tournament quarterfi nals,” Legacy coach David Castro said.

“We also have a strong freshman class.”That combo has helped the Lightning win seven of their

fi rst eight games and four of fi ve in the Front Range League. Legacy’s lone loss came in a tough 2-1 loss to Fossil

Ridge earlier this season.“Most games in our conference are very physical,” Cas-

tro said. “There is a lot at stake every game.”Playing in a tough FRL, which features three squads

ranked in the top fi ve — including Legacy (4-1 FRL) which is currently No. 2.

That physicality was also nothing new in a rivalry game against Horizon, as each squads battled for loose balls. While the Lightning got the win, the Hawks didn’t make it easy.

“The rivalry certainly plays a part in it,” Castro said.Freshman Madison Gallegos and senior Michelle Va-

deboncoeur each found the back of the net for Legacy. It was the fi fth game in Vadeboncoeur has scored this

season. The Lightning also cruised to a 2-0 win over Moun-tain Range on Apr. 4.

It was the fi fth consecutive loss for Horizon (2-5 over-all, 1-3 FRL), which has had the tough fate of facing three

of the top squads in the state — Fairview, Fort Collins and Legacy.

Bailey Lucero and Darian Drake each have four goals this season for the Hawks.

The schedule won’t get any easier for either squads, es-pecially in the FRL which has had four squads in the state quarterfi nals and two in the semifi nals last season.

“The Front Range League is one of the strongest in the state,” Castro said. “Every win in the league is super im-portant.”

Legacy’s Madison Stone and Horizon’s Bailey Lucero battle for the ball during the teams matchup on April 11.

Horizon’s Makenna Brassard and Legacy’s Kelsey Killean battle for the ball during the squads matchup on April 11. Photos by Jonathan Maness


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