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Jeffco schools budget explored Board of Education prioritizes pay, mental health in new plan By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com To make Jefferson County school district jobs more competitive, the school board has allocated $24.5 million for compensation increases to all employees. “I believe our directive has been very consistently that we want to compensate comparably all employees across all groups,” said board President Ron Mitchell. “I hope that we have put enough money in the placeholder that will do that.” On June 2, the board is scheduled to approve the 2016-17 school year budget, including the placeholder for additional employee compensation, pending the outcome of ongoing negotiations with the teachers’ union and the classified workers’ union. This year, the district has a roughly $1 billion budget to operate from, a number that staff said is not reflective of the actual spending, but rather represents each dollar which moves through the district. For information about what is funded, refer to the draft budget at www.jeffcopublicschools.org/finance/index.html. Jeffco as a whole Jeffco is the state’s second-largest district with 86,000 students and 14,000 staff, of which 5,000 are licensed professionals. Currently, 77 percent of the district’s budget goes toward compensation, a major item in the budget and one on the minds of teachers and professional support staff across the district. General Fund The General Fund is the district’s largest individual fund and is responsible Schools continues on Page 6
“I want to help the environment with more oxygen,” said Peck Elementary sixth-grade student, Beto Garza. “There’s less trees in the city than there are in forest or farms.” On Friday, May 6, some 50 students from Peck Elementary paired up with 11 city parks and forestry workers to plant trees in Ladybird Park, 6560 Dover St., in celebration of Arbor Day and Arvada’s 25th recognition as a Tree City USA. “We in Arvada take a lot of pride in our trees and we like to take good care of them,” said Craig Hillegas, the city’s forester. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Time traveling through words Writing challenge recognizes student writers in Jeffco By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com An awards ceremony for the Education Nonprofit Corporation’s third annual Jeffco Writing Challenge took place May 3 in the student center at Colorado School of Mines in Golden. The theme this year was time travel. Some students wrote about meeting dinosaurs or famous people. Some wrote about where they’d like a to travel. Others wrote about building a time machine or why they would travel back in time — or to the future. About 45 K-12 students from the Jefferson County school district were Writing continues on Page 7
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Ninth-grade students hold up their certificates for winning the Education Nonprofit Corporation’s third annual Jeffco Writing Challenge during an awards ceremony which took place May 3 in the student center at Colorado School of Mines in Golden. From left is first place winner Madisen Hallsten of Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton and second place winner Alex Abarro of Arvada West High School. Third-place winner Marlena Ramirez of Wheat Ridge High School was not pictured. Photo by Christy Steadman
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Wittman, pastor at Applewood Baptist Church, said while he never thought he’d become a pastor, he couldn’t imagine doing anything else as it combines his favorite things: God, people and teaching. Courtesy photo
CALVIN WITTMAN Applewood pastor shares love for people with the world About me I didn’t really want to be a preacher — I wanted to be an FBI agent. But I felt God calling me in my heart; it’s what he wanted me to do. I was in my early 20s, just finishing up serving two years in the Navy reserves, and decided to start down the path to becoming a pastor. I went to Baylor University in Texas, then studied at the Southwest Seminary in Fort Worth and later got my first of two doctorate degrees in Kentucky. After graduating, my young family — my wife, Diane, and my three children, Tyler, Joel and Natalie — and I moved to Spain to plant churches outside of Madrid. There, my passion for traveling and people began to really thrive. We learned Spanish, studied literature and history there. We traveled all over the country, and often drove to France for weekend trips in many of their coastal towns. Upon our return to the States, we found our home in Texas, but only for a little while. Finding Arvada Soon after moving back, I was
The job For me, teaching others about the love of Jesus Christ is one of my principle responsibilities and privileges. I take it very seriously. I get to tell people about the one thing that matters, and that’s Jesus. I always try to add an academic perspective to my sermons, as you can tell by the shelves of books along three walls of my office — it’s my library, and I do a lot of studying here. For me, the best part of my job is the people. I enjoy seeing people’s lives change, and that’s really what
keeps me going. I focus on the experiences that were positive, seeing the opportunities God’s given us and the impact it has. I truly love making a difference in people’s lives. And to do that, I’ve got to bring my A-game each week. Beyond the church Outside of work, I love to spend time with my wife, reading and being healthy. I run five miles every day and ride my bicycle when I can. I love traveling and have been all over the world on mission trips — Ecuador, Jordan, Belarus and Chile — but I haven’t yet been to New Zealand. I’d love to go there or Australia next. My favorite trip, however, was one with my son, Joel. We flew to Spain and hiked the El Camino de Santiago. I really enjoyed the time with him, hiking 10 to 15 miles a day, staying in hostels and meeting all these fascinating people. To me, I’m just a normal guy who loves Jesus, my wife, my kids, my church and people. I’ve just been blessed.
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Jefferson County Public Health has confirmed that a second skunk found near Highway 93 and 58th Avenue tested positive for rabies. Test results came in on May 4. The skunk was reported by a citizen and euthanized by Jefferson County Animal Control. There were no known exposures to animals or people. However, because this is the second skunk to test positive for rabies in the county, pet owners are strongly urged to vaccinate all domestic pets and valuable livestock against rabies. Pets should also not be allowed to roam free. Any domestic animal encounter with a wild animal will be treated like an exposure to a rabid animal. Domestic animals with one expired rabies vaccine or without any rabies vaccinations will be classified as high risk and will be required to undergo a 180-day quarantine. Rabies is caused by a virus that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. In humans, exposure to the rabies virus is not fatal when treated in time. If exposed, wash the affected area with soap and water for 10 minutes. Then contact your physician for an evaluation. Modern treatment consists of one dose of anti-rabies globulin, which will provide immediate antibodies until the body can respond to the vaccine, and a series of five vaccine shots in the arm over a period of weeks. Treatment should be sought as soon as possible. The virus is shed in the saliva of infected animals. People or animals can get rabies from the bite of a rabid animal or from a rabid animal’s saliva if it comes in contact with their eyes, nose, mouth or open wounds. Immediate medical treatment is required after exposure to an infected animal. Skunks, bats, foxes, raccoons and other wildlife should not be handled or fed to prevent exposure to this virus.
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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Jeffco district attorney offers social media advice to parents The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office would like to offer parents of children who use the Internet and/or social media some safety advice. The district attorney’s office suggests parents should monitor their children’s social networking sites, including Facebook. To see if your child is a member of one or more Facebook groups, either check “Groups” on their device, or use their password and sign-on information to check their Facebook page. Select “Groups” to see the child’s activity in various groups. It is recommended to set a curfew for technology, and have all devices turned in to the parents at a set time each night. The electronics can be charged in the parents’ room, rather than accessible to your child throughout the night.
Parents are also advised to supervise or monitor their child’s use of technology devices, regardless of the age of the child. The best place for parents to start is to enable privacy settings. These settings require the parents’ authorization when your child wants to add apps and programs. For more information, Facebook offers a wealth of valuable family safety information on their website at www.facebook. com/safety. Full moon hike The Jefferson County Open Space Nature and History Programs is having a full moon hike from 8:30-10 p.m. May 21 at Mount Falcon Park West, 21004 Mount Falcon Road in Indian Hills. Hikers will meet the naturalist in the west parking lot of Mount Falcon Park, near the Castle Trailhead.
The hike will be a moderately strenuous 1 to 1 1/2-mile hike, and people must dress appropriately for cool, outdoor, nighttime weather. It is recommended to wear a jacket, hat and gloves if needed and sturdy hiking boots. People should also bring water, and a flashlight or headlamp if desired. The hike is offered for adults only, and pets should be left at home. It is free, but people should register. For more information or to register, visit http://jeffco.us/open-space. People may also call 720-497-7600 or e-mail lmnc@ jeffco.us with additional questions. Dinosaur Ridge summer camps Friends of Dinosaur Ridge is offering eight summer camps designed for children to learn about Colorado’s history and prehistory. The first session for Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camp begins on June 6-10. The
last session will be August 1-5. Different sessions are offered for children ages 6-12. The maximum number of attendees per camp is 20. Sessions take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dinosaur Ridge, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, in Morrison, which is near C-470 and Alameda Parkway. Cost is $250 per child per camp for members and $275 per child per camp for non-members. Scholarships, sibling discounts and multi-camp discounts are available. Contact Friends of Dinosaur Ridge for more information. To find out the different types of camps available, or for more information on the camps, visit www.dinoridge.org. For help registering, information on discounts or other additional questions, contact Erin LaCount at tours@dinoridge. org or call 303-697-3466 x 101. Email is LaCount’s preferred method of contact.
ROLE MODELS IN ARVADA Leadership Arvada class member Jake Twogood shows Arlyn Mund, an Arvada resident and owner of Sonshine Electric, the model of the class project, the Cookout Kitchen for Charity, during the May 3 Taproom Tuesday fundraiser at New Image Brewing Company, 5622 Yukon St. The Cookout Kitchen for Charity is a mobile kitchen that will serve Arvada and Jefferson County nonprofit and community organizations by allowing them free use of the trailer with little overhead costs to help them raise awareness and money for their organizations. Photo by Crystal Anderson ADVERTISEMENT
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Located about five miles from Highway 285, this 2$299,000 bedroom home at 194 Tincup Terrace sits on a 1-acre lot with a circular driveway. It’s in a rural subdivision of similar-size lots known as Deer Creek Valley Ranchos. Inside, this house is beautifully updated and functional, with a fabulous sunroom addition, a great eat-in kitchen and beautiful living room with gas fireplace. Three Solatubes bring sunlight into the home’s interior, too. Forget about high-cost propane — this home is served by natural gas. Do you have lots of vehicles? You’ll love the 24’x32’ detached garage with finished walls and almost 200 amps of electric power, plus a covered 11’x32’ RV parking and 10’x16’ shed. View the narrated video tour at www.BaileyHome.info, then call Leo at 720-933-1968 for a private showing.
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This 4-bedroom home at 242 Eagle Drive is a good $595,000 example of what you can get within walking distance of downtown Golden, Clear Creek, the Colorado School of Mines, and Mitchell Elementary School. The subdivision features its own city-maintained park and a trailhead for Mt. Galbraith Open Space Park. Inside this home, both the first and second floors as well as the stairs are all gorgeous hardwood. Only the finished basement has wall-towall carpeting. If you like to garden, you’ll appreciate the greenhouse on the south side of the house. The oversized 2-car garage has room for a spacious workshop or for storing an ATV, motorcycle or other toys. Take narrated video tour at www.MountainRidgeHome.com, then come to my open house, Sat. 1-4 pm.
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This 2,782-square-foot home at 765 Carr Street backs to Lakewood Gulch, a free-flowing stream which runs from the slopes of Green Mountain to the S. Platte River. This half-duplex is one of 8 such units in the self-managed Springbank subdivision. The developer of this 1986 subdivision still lives here. Although all the units have Carr Street addresses, the access is via 8th Avenue from Dudley Street. Interior features of this unit include bamboo flooring, a two-story sun-room, 3 skylights, a high efficiency furnace and central A/C, and both patio and deck overlooking the creek. Take the narrated video tour at www.LakewoodTownhome.com to fully appreciate this remarkably spacious townhome, then come to Saturday’s open house, 1-4 p.m.
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This 2,240-square-foot brick ranch at 10145 W. $295,000 19th Ave. has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. It sits on a 1/4-acre lot a stone’s throw from the public library on 20th Avenue west of Kipling Street. A special feature of this home is its covered wood deck measuring 16’ x 20’. In the backyard is a large storage shed. Despite the home’s proximity to Kipling Street and the 6th Avenue expressway, the home itself is in a quiet location on a cul-de-sac. With no covenants you can park an RV or boat on the extra-wide driveway. Take the narrated video tour at www.LakewoodHome.info, then come to the open house on Sunday, May 15, 1-4 pm.
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Capturing that Arvada spirit By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com A mix of businessmen and women gathered one sunny afternoon in Olde Town to take part in an event that was a little outside their comfort zone: A photo shoot. “We’re here for the photo shoot,” a couple of people said to the host as they walked into School House Kitchen and Libations. “Head straight upstairs,” he replied. At the top of the stairs, the individuals found themselves in an empty office-like seating area, known to the locals as the “Teacher’s Lounge”. Once a year, the City of Arvada’s Visitors Center and the Arvada Economic Development Agency work together to capture the essence of Arvada life in and outside the workplace. This year, the city decided to ask individuals from various sectors of the community — chamber members, the Arvada Press, city employees, residents — to be models, so that the organizations could highlight real people using their local businesses. “It’s so much better to have photos of people experiencing the businesses in your community,” photographer Scott Dressel-Martin said of the day’s shoots. “You have real people and real photos … It’s honest.” The focus was Olde Town, and showcasing the people that frequent Arvada’s vibrant downtown scene. “OK, I want you here, in the corner,” directed Dressel-Martin as he directed two people to a corner in the lounge.“You two will be working together — she’s going to interview you.” As they casually talked about the weather, learning about each other’s profession and families, the photographer looked on, viewing the scene behind the lens. A few minutes later, he got his shot and moved on.
Scott Dressel-Martin snaps a shot as Kim Wall and Duffy L’Huillier, Arvada residents and professionals, get to know one another over mocktails. Photo by Crystal Anderson At the lounge’s bar, two additional models sat, getting to know one another for the first time as they conversed over the `mocktails’ they were served. From location to location the photo shoot volunteers moved — the rooftop, the `library’ room, the bar — each time playfully pausing in various poses to capture the mood, the environment and the feel of the School House. Onlookers watched as the models posed various scenes: a toast, receiving meals and walking in and out of the restaurant. “Do you want to be in the photo?” Dressel-Martin asked a School House customer sitting on the School House’s patio. “Well, I’m surrounded by beautiful people, so why would I move?” he replied.
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From the School House to Olde Town’s newest brewery, New Image Brewing Company, the group moved, with photos being taken as they walked the Olde Town strip. “Now, say something funny,” the photographer said to one of the models as the group of six tried to relax in front of the camera. “Well, I have a funny joke,” Duffy L’Huillier, a member of the Arvada Chamber, replied. “But I think I should know you guys better first.” Laughing, the group toasted their mocktails and finally relaxed. Click. And that was a wrap.
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Going from victim to advocate
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By Crystal Anderson canderson@colorado communitymedia.com During the week, 17-year-old Matt Anckner studies computer science at Red Rocks Community College. But outside the classroom, he’s teaching individuals statewide about an important cause — sexual and child abuse awareness. “I had so much pain growing up,” he said. “I didn’t want to have to see anyone else go through it.” Anckner, an Arvada resident, found his passion for advocacy when he was 15, after testifying at the Colorado State Legislature in support of Jessica’s Law, which requires mandatory minimum sentences for those convicted of crimes against children. The bill passed and was signed into law in May of that year. “People want to believe that it doesn’t happen in their area — that it’s very rare,” said Don Moseley, executive director of Ralston House, a nonprofit serving children and teen victims of sexual and child abuse. “Some people will never talk about it. But for those victims who do feel comfortable, it lets other kids know — who have had this happen — that they’re not a bad person, and their life can go on.” For the past three years, Anckner has been sharing his story around the state with the Colorado Office for Victim Assistance; the state’s sexual assault and prevention center; Blue Bench, a sexual assault prevention and support center; and the Start by Believing campaign, a national effort to change the way people respond to rape and sexual assault. “It’s crazy to believe how many kids I’ve known forever and have gone to school with have had these experiences that no one knows about, but they trust me with it because I have gone through something similar,” Anckner said. “I want to get people — who are anywhere in their lives — to get the power back in their lives, where before it’s been taken away from them.” From the age of six months to 4 1/2 years old — 1998 to 2002 — Anckner said he was sexually assaulted by his then-15-year-old half-brother, Tommy Anckner, who was convicted in 2003 and 2008 on sexual abuse charges. In 2002, when he was 4, Anckner said he watched as Tommy did the same thing to another
“I had so much pain growing up. I didn’t want to have to see anyone else go through it.”
Matt Anckner, sex abuse awareness advocate
Today, Matt Anckner is working to spread the word about Sex Abuse prevention and awareness, hoping that by sharing his story with others, he can shed some light on the issue and bring hope to victims statewide. Here, he is celebrating Easter with his mother, Tammy, at Simms Landing Steakhouse in Lakewood. Courtesy photos
Matt Anckner lies in the hospital a few years ago after being diagnosed with chronic fatigue and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, which increases one’s heart rate to more than 120 beats per minute within 10 minutes of standing up. The emotional and physical consequences of the abuse resulted in loss of friends, anger, and he and his mother said, depression and suicidal thoughts. family member, and it was then that he decided — despite a crippling fear — to tell his parents
what had happened. “I don’t know if I had a reason to why this was happening, I
just knew that it was happening and if I told anyone I was told I would go to jail,” he said of the assault. “The only reason I was telling was not because it was happening to me. But it was happening to my nephew — and for me, that was too much.” During the same time, Anckner’s mother, Tammy, said she witnessed signs of potential abuse. She called a sexual abuse counselor and the Arvada police to report the incident. The family battled a variety of emotions and situations at home and in court. Because he was a juvenile at the time, Arvada police and the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office could not comment on the case related to Tommy Anckner. But Tammy Anckner said a juvenile court in 2003 sent Tommy Anckner to a sex offender treatment center for two years. And the district attorney’s office confirmed he has a 2003 juvenile conviction. In January 2008, Tommy Anckner was convicted of felony charges of sexual assault on a child in a position of trust and contributing to the delinquency of a minor for incidents involving other victims, according to Colorado Bureau of Investigation documents. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison. He has a parole hearing in September, which
means he could be released in December. Tammy Anckner said she’s proud of Matt’s desire to speak up. He is “really shining a light where most kids stay silent,” she said. For Matt Anckner, emotional and physical consequences of the abuse resulted in loss of friends, anger and an inability to attend public school because of chronic fatigue and a medical syndrome that increases one’s heart rate to more than 120 beats per minute within 10 minutes of standing up. He also said he battled depression and suicidal thoughts throughout middle and high school, which his mother said are believed to be a direct result of the abuse trauma. Anckner is turning that trauma into a positive force. He now speaks at conventions around the state and works with several statewide and national organizations. “Doing that for some reason helped a lot,” he said. “I went from weeping about what happened and not being able to do anything about it to making changes with my experiences.” Anckner said he hopes to encourage the City of Arvada to implement a Start By Believing campaign later this year. That advocacy, Moseley said, gives hope to other victims. “Advocacy reminds kids that they’re not alone, there’s healing and there’s a way out,” Moseley said. Anckner also has written a book, which talks about his journey from abuse to awareness. He plans to continue to be a voice for the voiceless well into the future. “Even when you are in your darkest place,” he said, “you have so much more to look forward to.”
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GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES $698.5 MILLION
$52.1 MILLION (7%)
FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE $69.5 MILLION (10%)
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for paying administration costs, compensation, operational and maintenance costs. For the 2016-2017 school year, the district has budgeted $698.5 million in expenditures. Since 2009-2010, Jeffco has not been receiving tens of millions
each year due to the negative factor, a number reflecting the amount of money Jeffco is not receiving each year due to a reduction in statewide K-12 education funding since 2010. In sum, the district has received $485 million less in funding since the 20092010 school year due to this. This year, the total amount of General Fund expenditures is $698,537,409. That total does not include charter school funding, which the state gives to the district, which passes it directly to the charters. Within the General Fund, the district has a $38.2 million increase in both one-time and on-going expenditures. Of this, $22.4 million will be allocated for on-going costs and $15.8 million for one-time uses. These line items are outlined in the Board Priorities section. Compensation Currently, $550.5 million — or 79 percent — of Jeffco’s General Fund expenditures goes toward employee compensation. Seventy-four percent of compensation reflects the salaries for licensed staff, 16 percent is support staff, 6 percent is school-based administration and 4 percent is central administration. In the 2016-2017 budget, the board has allocated about $477 million for
GENERAL FUND DETAILS Compensation (districtwide) : $550.539 Number includes salaries and benefits for district employees. Additional compensation money comes from other sources, such as grants and other district funds. The number includes two placeholders — a 2.7 percent raise estimated at $14.1 million, and a one-time 2 percent stipend to cost $10.4 million. Both would affect all district employees.
The district is also paying an additional $2 million into PERA retirement accounts. Board Priorities: Ongoing - $8.3 million English Language Proficiency Act and Professional Development - $1.4 million Additional Clinic Aide hours $1.1 million Full time mental health employees - $2.7 million Security - $634,838
licensed professionals’ compensation. Within that number is a $14.1 million, 2.7 percent salary increase and a $10.4 million, 2 percent one-time increase given as stipends districtwide. Board Priorities This year, the board has allocated a $22.4 million placeholder for ongoing costs, including a 2.7 percent salary increase, additional clinic aide hours at schools, the hiring of additional full time mental health support staff. It also is giving additional monies to school security, financial services and the Wheat Ridge gifted and talented program. The board also allocated $15.8 million in one-time funding, including a $10.4 million placeholder for a districtwide one-time 2 percent stipend. Both the one-time and ongoing pay placeholders are pending the outcome of ongoing union negotiations. The remaining $5.4 million is allocated for additional funding for mental health staff; athletics pay, costs, trainers and equipment; choice enrollment; website improvements; districtwide unified improvement plan support; establishment of the Candelas and Rose Stein school campuses; professional development for hard-to-staff schools; human resources; IT support; and hiring additional teachers for outdoor lab.
Paraprofessional support and school-based therapist $39,000
Candelas and Rose Stein campus establishment $451,072
Contract review administrator - $103,000
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recognized for stellar writing in a work of short fiction or poetry. “We, as a society, need to do everything we can to cultivate literacy and literature in young people,” said the event’s keynote speaker, Len Vlahos, award-winning author and co-owner of the Tattered Cover bookstore. The first year of the contest attracted about 250 submissions. This year, 1,505 submissions were received. Schools were also recognized. In first place for schools with the most finalists was Bell Middle School in Golden, followed by Conifer High School and Kyffin Elementary School in Golden. Based on a school’s student enrollment, in first place for the most entries was Woodrow Wilson Academy in Westminster, Bell Middle School and Kyffin Elementary. Comparing an experience to the writing challenge, Vlahos talked about all the filters an author must go through — agents, editors, publishers, book sellers — and how one of his award-winning books got rejected 18 times before it was finally chosen for publishing. “Writing is an exercise of perseverance,” he said. “Reading all of these submissions makes me incredibly proud of our school district.”
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Get involved in facilities plan discussion My dad used to tell me the one constant you can count on in life is change. Boy, isn’t that the truth around Jefferson County schools? The new school board has been in place now for about six months, and recently board members have shown their thinking about the future of the district with the release of the “District-Wide Facilities Master Plan.” This far-ranging document takes into account the growth patterns in the district, the condition of current facilities, and even philosophical concerns, like age groupings in other school districts. More importantly, this Master Plan is aligned with and built to support the broader district strategic plan. This feels different to me than how Jeffco has done things in the past. Let me give you one example to demonstrate what I mean: Many years ago, the building I taught in was wildly overcrowded — so much so that we had to have a rotating schedule that had 10 percent of the school out of the building every day. So, the district built a huge addition onto that building, which made the next year a much more comfortable year for everybody, even though there was already a plan to open a new building two miles away, which reduced our enrollment by roughly half. To this day, that building is on the facilities list as “under-utilized.” By contrast, at roughly the same time, Cherry Creek School District built a huge building in the middle of nowhere. When Eaglecrest High School
opened, there was barely a convenience store within walking distance of the school, much less a neighborhood with enough population to support it. Now, Eaglecrest serves 2,500 students in the middle of a classic suburban community. Michael Alcorn In other words, for HITTING all of my life that I can remember, Jeffco has HOME been reactive to developments around it, rather than strategic, the way Cherry Creek tends to be. So, this master plan strikes me as a step in the right direction, towards aligning future needs with current resources and possibilities. Of course, this won’t be a cheap transition: the number I’ve heard so far is $800 million. That’s not an official number, and that won’t be finalized until the district puts whatever it plans to put on the actual ballot later this summer. Don’t read me wrong: I’m not saying yet that I support this move — I have a lot of questions still. For instance, when the sixth grades are moved to the middle schools, is the funding going to be altered so that those schools can implement a full middle school philosophy? Or are we just moving the sixth
grade into new buildings but keeping the same approach? In the Arvada West area, the plan calls for leaving Drake Middle School, a 7-8 facility, while converting some elementaries to K-5, while building a new K-8 facility in the area, and leaving Bell Middle School a 6-8 facility. How, exactly, is that going to work? And, for that matter, in the Ralston Valley area, we’re converting Oberon to a 6-8 middle school, but opening a new K-8 in the area. And, from a purely parochial standpoint, my current job involves fifth and sixth graders. What happens when those grades split, even within one job “jurisdiction”? All I’m saying at this point is that this plan shows me some new thinking. And the district is providing numerous opportunities for the community to ask the kinds of questions I have, plus many others. There are going to be eight more community meetings between May 31 and June 8, to follow up the four that have already been held. I would encourage anybody who is concerned about the public schools, or taxes — or the future of civilization — to attend one of those meetings and ask your questions and voice your concerns. The one thing I do know: The district makes smarter decisions when the community is involved in them. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks for APEX bond support I, as one Arvada and APEX citizen and supporter, would like to take a second to thank each and everyone who supported Amendment A on the APEX ballot issue. It just goes to show you that we are headed in the right direction in these very difficult days of existence. I’m especially excited about our kids, who will have another outdoor pool to enjoy in our community for years to come. Eddie Lyons, Arvada Say no to school facilities plan The facility plan being proposed by the new Jeffco school board moves sixth graders to many middle schools but doesn’t add sixth grade to Manning. Seems like the death of Manning to me because I don’t see many parents being willing to send their children to two middle schools. Students in all those elementary schools that no longer have sixth grades will be forced to choose a middle school for sixth grade. How many of those families will be willing to again move their student to Manning? District staff says the plan provides more choices for families and there are families today which choose middle school for their sixth grade. But they don’t tell us that in most cases there is still sixth grade in the elementary schools. They don’t tell us how many students from those schools without sixth grade choose middle school A for sixth grade and then middle school B for 7th grade. How is this plan possibly good for Manning? Attend one of the upcoming meetings about the proposed facility plans. Meeting dates, times and locations can be found on www.jeffcopublicschools.org/ fmp. Stephen R. Alley Jr. Lakewood Is the Jeffco Facility Plan a done deal? Many of us remember the last time the Jeffco school board sought input for a large set of facility changes. In 2008 the school board directed the superintendent to convene a facility usage committee with 50 community members. They spent 10 months understanding facility capacities, programs, choice-in and choice-out populations at schools and the number of students in school boundaries. The committee came up with a series of recommendations and then spent nearly two months having community meetings all around the district getting feedback on multiple ideas. The new school board is discussing just one plan which staff continues to say should be an all or nothing plan. Is that an effective way to manage a billion dollar plan? Shouldn’t the board be looking at how many more buildings would see improvements if they weren’t going to move sixth graders, which requires adding capacity to middle schools? Shouldn’t the board look at the cost to families if parents have to pay for busing to get to the new super-sized elementary schools? Shouldn’t the board consider other grade configurations which wouldn’t require adding capacity? There are 1,000 less students in district schools than there were just four years ago. How can the board be looking at hundreds of millions of dollars to add new capacity? Why not look at K-3 and 4-6 schools? Or 7-12 schools in more neighborhoods? And shouldn’t the board look at how many buildings could get improvement with $420 million if we weren’t moving sixth graders and closing schools? With just one plan on the table, has the board already made the decision to move forward with this plan? Attend one of the upcoming meetings about the proposed facility plans. Meeting dates, times and locations can be found on www.jeffcopublicschools.org/ fmp. Ronda Lentz, Arvada
Saying no to supersized elementaries The Jeffco facility plan the new school board is discussing kills neighborhood schools, proposing the closing of 12 of the smaller Jeffco neighborhood schools. Glennon Heights and Pleasant View elementary schools would close and not be replaced. These 10 schools would also close with a new super-sized school being built on the site of the first school listed: Allendale/Campbell, Vivian/Stober, Kendrick Lakes/Patterson, Parr/Little, Prospect Valley/Kullerstrand. That is 12 schools worth of students who won’t be going to school with their neighbors. Glennon Heights and Pleasant View students will be split and sent to two different schools in each case. At the super-sized schools half of these students will now be on buses. What will that cost families in both finances and time? Is there any research that says larger elementary schools improve student achievement? The district says there will be operating savings because there will be less administrators, but at what cost to families and taxpayers? And what will happen to the seven closed schools? Does anyone really think there aren’t a ton of charter school leaders salivating at the opportunity to open schools in the middle of some of Jeffco’s best neighborhoods? Is this really the “we love our community schools” board we elected last November? As an impacted parent or tax payer, attend one of the upcoming meetings about the proposed facility plans. Meeting dates, times and locations can be found on www.jeffcopublicschools.org/fmp. Karen Buelter, Golden School plan would split communities Jeffco’s new school board is suggesting a facility plan that hurts Arvada families. The proposal has elementary schools east of Wadsworth becoming K-5’s while schools west of Wadsworth stay K-6’s. North Arvada Middle School gets sixth graders, but for middle schools west of Wadsworth, some get sixth graders, others need a bond to pass before that can happen. How is that good for kids? Take a family that lives east of Wadsworth. Their student goes to a local elementary school kindergarten through fifth grade. They now have to go to a middle school with sixth grade, but if the middle school they want doesn’t offer sixth grade they now have to make two changes in two years. They have to go to middle school A for sixth grade and middle school B for seventh grade. How is that good for kids? As the plan is written now, we know this will be true for families in Lakewood/ Golden that want their students to attend Manning middle school as there are no plans to add sixth grade to Manning. Which other middle schools won’t get sixth grade? That is not exactly clear as the plan is written today. How can Arvada families support a plan that is so bad for their children? Matt Van Gieson, Arvada Jeffco new facility plan = tax Increase So let me get this straight, in order to save money, the district is going to close 10 schools, build 10 new schools and add over 100 new classrooms to elementary and middle schools? The first phase is projected to cost $640 million (and that doesn’t include interest costs in the $420 million in bonds the district wants to help pay for the plan) and phase two will cost nearly $160 million putting total costs at over $800 million over the next six years. The plan also calls for changing many existing K-6 elementary schools to K-5 and moving those sixth graders to middle school. There are also plans for boundary changes. I’m not quite sure whether the operating cost savings are worth the huge debt payments we will be making. I do see huge tax increases for taxpayers to pay off all this new debt.
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During the 2012 bond request, the school board spent over 10 months soliciting community feedback. This board is asking for nearly a billion dollars, and has only a dozen community forums scheduled over the next seven weeks and they are floating only one possible plan. Note, the first community meeting at Dakota Ridge (and the only one scheduled for south Jeffco) was on April 23, only two days after the facility plan was presented to the board. How did this give the community time to understand the plan, much less plan their schedule so they could attend the meeting? In addition, two-thirds of the planned community meetings will be held after the school year is over. This school board is asking for nearly $1 billion with minimum community engagement! How is that transparent? How does that respect the voice of the community? Doesn’t it seem like this is just a rushed plan to be on the November ballot asking for nearly $1 billion dollars with minimum community input? Furthermore, I don’t like the part of the plan that closes 10 schools and builds five super-sized elementary schools. On a good note, the closed schools would leave empty buildings for charter schools to use. Leonor Lucero, Littleton Jeffco board asking for nearly $1 billion from taxpayers Jeffco’s new school board has put out a new facility plan asking taxpayers for over $800 million. Didn’t they just spend $78 million on COPs without taxpayer approval? For the record, my pockets are not filled with gold coins nor are they bottomless. Yes, I understand buildings need to be improved, but is that the reason why our kids not learning, because buildings are not perfect? Academic results were recently presented at the school board — 56 percent of Jeffco third-graders did not meet Language Arts standards and 84 percent of eighthgraders did not meet math standards. And 49 percent of 11th-graders did not meet English language arts standards.
Dismal results like this were consistent across all grades for both subjects. And the board is asking for nearly a billion dollars for buildings? Do they think that this will hide the poor achievement performances of Jeffco kids? Do they think parents will overlook sub-standard education if the building looks nicer? Where is the conversation about poor student performance? Shouldn’t the focus be on improving student achievement? Or is the thought that low performance is directly correlated to older buildings? My house is over 40 years old and it still provides great shelter. The “I want” and “I have to have this” has become a greater priority than student achievement. Does the board really think parents will get so wrapped up in the building conversations we won’t focus on student achievement? I would rather see the board ask for funds for more teachers, teacher training and teacher retention versus fancy walls. Deb Eigenbrod, Littleton
Facilities smoke screen Is the Jeffco Teacher’s Union-subservient school board now trying to hide its inability or unwillingness to improve the quality of its educational offering for its long-deprived students by substituting a massive $800 million public works project as a ‘smoke-screen’ in its stead? Where will the balance of the required $800 million come from, when is to be only half-covered by the board’s advertised $420 million school bond / tax increase ballot measure? Will not the missing funds have to come out of present classroom expenditures, further starving our students’ future prospects? Will not elementary mega-schools only lead to the increased spread of contagious diseases? Where in our country have massive infrastructure projects alone ever produced an increase of wisdom or knowledge? Russell W Haas, Golden
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Small-town memories loom large I had the occasion last weekend to speak with the man who gave me my first job out of college. I’d graduated a semester early, in December, and had returned to live with my parents in my hometown of Monte Vista. I was born there, grew up there and graduated high school there. I hadn’t given much thought, though, to whether I would live there. I assumed I’d find a job somewhere else and my sojourn at home would be just that — temporary. How hard could it be for an English major to find a job? Ultimately, within a few months of my return to Monte Vista, I landed a job as a graphic artist (my minor) in Colorado Springs, and I never returned to the Valley to live again. But I’m ahead of myself here. I’m not quite sure how I landed the job wrapping Christmas packages at Rominger’s Hardware. Because Monte Vista is such a small town, Mr. Rominger
may have heard that I was coming home. Or perhaps my father knew that Rominger’s was looking for young ladies to wrap gifts during the holiday season. In any case, it all fell into place about the time I got Andrea Doray home. If you would like ALCHEMY a trip down memory lane, consider the goods that Mr. Rominger sold in his store. Hardware, of course. Garden hoses, seeds, sprinklers, stakes. Light bulbs, cords, plugs. Cookware and accessories, some of which ended up under my family’s Christmas tree. In the center was a large flat wooden counter with huge rolls of red and
green, blue and white, silver and gold wrapping paper, which I learned to wield like a pro. My friends, my family — and young men I recalled that I wanted to get to know again — were our frequent customers. All this came rushing back as a friend called me over to chat with Mr. and Mrs. Rominger. Although I wouldn’t have known them without that reintroduction — it’s been 40-some years — and they wouldn’t have recognized me, our reunion was warm and friendly. When I told Mr. Rominger that he had provided that first-job-out-ofcollege opportunity, we all laughed. Then he said something that gave me pause, and I reflected on his words during my drive home. “I remember a time,” he said, “when the store needed you young ladies to handle all that gift wrapping.” Like much of what’s currently in the news, Mr. Rominger’s store had become less relevant, whether because of larger chain stores, online purchasing or a stag-
nating economy that takes an especially hard toll on rural America. My question now: Is small-town America also irrelevant, or is it becoming so? I hope not. I know much has changed in Monte Vista. The grand old trees in the park are gone. The hospital where I was born is gone. Rominger’s Hardware is gone, but when I left to start my job in Colorado Springs, the store was thriving. As I watch even retail giants struggling today, I remember, with Mr. Rominger, a time when customers crowded around my gift-wrapping table. I’m forever grateful to him for that first job, and for the nostalgia about home I still carry with me. Andrea Doray is a writer who also worked for a short stint at the Monte Vista Journal, which solidified her ongoing passion for journalism. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
Breakfast is good, no matter what time Breakfast is becoming the meal of choice for any time of day. Children like the texture of the foods, and families like the nutritional value. Children can easily help with these meals of pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, fruit and yogurt smoothies or breakfast sandwiches. Microwaved eggs Help children learn how to cook eggs. A microwaved egg takes only a minute. As children grow they may choose an egg instead of junk food after school. Start by helping young children spray cooking oil on the inside bottom of a microwave-safe bowl about the same size as the toast, bagel or tortilla. Show them how to crack an egg into a bowl, mix it up with a fork, and add a little salt. Cover the bowl
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Famous Dave’s delivers traditional late spring/early summer fare — barbecue, that is — without the hassle and mess. “We are seeing a trend in graduation parties — more and more of them are being catered,” said Dallas Massey, director of marketing for Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, with locations along the Front Range. And the great thing about smoked and grilled meats? They make fine leftovers, especially for hungry after-party teens. Courtesy photos
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argely gone are the days when graduation parties consisted of backyard burgers and dogs — and if you were lucky, a keg of light beer for the adults. For starters, kids want, well, starters and other fancier fare — appetizers and additional finger foods can add a touch of class to a party and make for easy pickings for guests. “Teens these days have pretty mature palates,” said Brittny Thompson, field marketing manager for Noodles Inc., with 400 locations nationwide, including in Westminster, Thornton, Arvada, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge. “They are not afraid to try something new.” But beyond that, catered parties have a real appeal to the adults who organize the parties and can’t necessarily make time for a grand trip to the grocery followed by a full day of manning the grill. “We are seeing a trend in graduation parties — more and more of them are being catered,” said Dallas Massey, director of marketing for Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, with locations along the Front Range, including in the Larkridge Shopping Center in Broomfield. He said they receive a lot of catering requests this time of year. “It’s already a stressful, emotional day and a reputable catering company ... can help alleviate a lot of that stress,” he said. “People are starting to figure out that it’s really not that much more expensive to let the professionals handle the hard work, while they enjoy their party.” To help keep this year’s party “stress-free,” here’s a few local catering options for your grad’s party: Biscuits and Berries Easy and affordable are the key
For teens and their increasingly sophisticated tastes, places like Noodles and Co., which offers up fan-favorite pad thai (pictured), among other entrees, offers a broad range of plates that are partial to almost any age group. Even those with less-seasoned palates can rely on traditional Noodles dishes, like their famous macaroni and cheese. components for most graduation cater events, according to Stacey Skelton, director of sales and marketing with Biscuits and Berries, a catering company based in Golden. She said hors d’oeuvres are popular choices, “since they’re sending kids to college.” Catering companies like Biscuits and Berries offer different levels of service, she said. Having food prepared off-site and brought to a home or event hall is often more affordable, though the special touch of on-site food preparation can also be nice. Biscuits and Berries also handles catering on the Auraria campus, making it a potential choice for any family looking for nearby event space if their
graduate has his or her ceremony downtown. “Often, we’ll get a request for a bartender,” Skelton said — someone to make sure beer and wine are available for adults, but not the teens. Favorite teenager food items off the Biscuits and Berries menu include authentic Mexican street tacos, a fajita bar and the lasagna, she said. Noodles and Co. Fast-casual pasta catering to the health-conscious is pretty popular these days, judging by the success of Noodles and Co., which has opened hundreds of locations nationwide since 1995 and is now a top catering
option for all manner of party. “We are made different,” Thompson said. “Real food. Real cooking. Fresh ingredients. Real flavors, unique flavors from all over the world — American, Asian, Mediterranean.” Building on the same success that has contributed to the boom of many fast-casual eating options in the past two-plus decades, Thompson said people appreciate the chain restaurant’s “commitment to quality ingredients. “(We) target healthy ingredients (like) cage-free chicken and naturally raised pork — both antibiotic free and hormone free, vegetarian-fed,” she Catering continues on Page 13
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‘Pomp and Circumstance’ has worn out its welcome
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People will pull a Tevye from “Fiddler on the Roof” and shout “Tradition!” but “Pomp and Circumstance” has got to go. In the 115 years since Edward Elgar composed the march for the coronation of England’s King Edward VII, hasn’t there been another piece of music we can use in lieu of “Pomp’s” repeti-
tious monotony? As a student or parent, Elgar’s march is one you’ll hear perhaps twice as a student at high school and college graduations, and a few more times as a parent, depending on how many children you have. But even then, I’m not sure anyone actually hears the tune: Students are focused on not tripping down stairs and too excited to concentrate; parents are too busy jockeying for a prime photo position or quietly sobbing into their Kleenex. But what about the teachers, who
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said. “No animal byproducts. Our milk, cheese and tofu are made with organic ingredients.” The pasta at Noodles and Co. also is GMO free, and Thompson said the restaurant has gluten-free options to boot. And while the popularity of traditional mac-and-cheese is no surprise, that sophisticated palate Thompson spoke of is evident in choices like pad thai, Korean meatballs and penne rosa. The most unique current request?
CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Beyoncé’s “Lemonade,” released on Columbia/Parkwood records. Review: Queen Bey returns after three years of relative quiet with her most fiery, cohesive and personal album to date. Ostensibly an album about a relationship on the rocks, Beyoncé uses R&B, rock, country and funk to
explore her identity and relationship to the world. An introspective, inspiring and invigorating masterwork. Favorite song: “All Night” Best song to soundtrack a truly epic argument: “Don’t Hurt Yourself”
listen to it year after year? The band students who actively produce the music? And journalists — like me — who cover three or more graduations in a week? It’s time for a change. Even “Pomp’s” composer would agree. “I’ve a got a tune that will knock ‘em — knock ‘em flat,” Elgar wrote while working on the piece, according to a June 2015 article by The Guardian, one of England’s oldest newspapers. “Pomp and Circumstance” didn’t become associated with graduations until 1905, a May 2003 story on NPR reports, when it was played as a recessional as Elgar received an honorary doctorate from Yale. The work became a reliable source of income for Elgar, but “he came to tire of its jingoism and the fact it overshadowed everything else he wrote,” accord-
ing to The Guardian. I sympathize. Options are endless for a song to replace “Pomp and Circumstance.” And let’s not be afraid to have some fun with the challenge. Does the replacement need to have a repetitive melody that can be played over and over on a loop? How about Eddy Grant’s “Electric Avenue?” Or the classic rock staple “Smoke on the Water?” Imagine watching students try to navigate a choreographed number in their robes? There’s also always the option to include a little sense of humor. Walking down the aisle to ‘90s R&B star Mark Morrison’s smash “Return of the Mack” would do everyone about to sit through an hours-long ceremony some serious good. Certainly AC/DC’s classic “High-
“Japanese pan noodles with cheese sauce,” Thompson said. “I hear it is really good, although I have never tried it.”
going to be much of Dave’s BBQ hitting the bottom of the trashcan at most grad parties. “Barbecue sandwiches are always a popular choice because they are easy to eat and the meat holds temperature for an extended period of time,” Massey said. And Dave’s has learned, much like Noodles and Co., that some “kid” favorites never go out of style. “Dave’s Cheesy Mac & Cheese is also a popular choice. It’s a grown-up version of every kid’s favorite, but Dave’s includes jalapeños and corn that adds a ... kick.” The biggest challenge to catering graduation parties, Massey said, is figur-
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que offers fare probably most associated with latespring and early-summer parties like those of the graduation variety: Grilled and smoked meats. The chain — with more than 200 locations nationwide and a handful along the Front Range — offers pork ribs, chicken, beef brisket and a variety of flavors of barbecue sauce. In house, Dave’s All-American BBQ feast is served family-style on a trashcan lid. But, rest assured, there’s not likely
Author’s visit brings nostalgia to communty Longtime residents reminisce about Magic Mountain, Heritage Square
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Magic Mountain was the first theme park in the country to open after Disneyland, which opened on July 17, 1955, in California. Magic Mountain was in operation from 1957 to 1960.
The theme park might have failed as Magic Mountain, then closed as Heritage Square after 45 seasons, but what is important to remember is that it did succeed in delivering Walter Cobb’s vision to provide destination for many, many children to enjoy for many, many years. That’s according to Bob McLaughlin, author of “Magic Mountain,” which was released on April 25. “People today might not remember Magic Mountain,” said Goldenite Bill Robie, “but they will remember Heritage Square.” And both parks, he added, are a “very significant part of Golden’s history.” McLaughlin, of Massachusetts, who is also the author of “Freedomland” and “Pleasure Island,” visited the Denver-metro area May 4-8 for book signing and lecture events for “Magic Mountain.” McLaughlin has done so many lectures on “Freedomland” and “Pleasure Island” that he could probably do them in his sleep, he said, but the Denver trip was his first time to present on “Magic Mountain.” “I am so pleased to come out here and do this,” McLaughlin said. The Magic Mountain theme park was Cobb’s dream, McLaughlin said, and it was designed by Marco Engineering of Los Angeles — made up of former Disneyland employees. Sadly, though, McLaughlin said,
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It was designed by Marco Engineering, which consisted of art directors, people working in special effects and other talent who left Disneyland to strike out on their own. Magic Mountain was a “valiant attempt to try to build such a huge undertaking during the infancy of the theme park industry. Sadly, for multiple reasons, the park was never able to reach its full potential.” Magic Mountain was one of three sister parks that tried to mimic Disneyland, and Disney ended up suing Marco Engineering. The other two parks were Freedomland in New York and Pleasure Island in Massachusetts.
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Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he congratulates all graduates, their friends and family on making it through “Pomp and Circumstance” at their ceremonies. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share the song you’d replace “Pomp and Circumstance” with at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.
ing out how many guests will stay for a full meal and how many will nibble before moving on to the next party. “We’ve gotten pretty good at ‘tweaking’ the menu to make sure they can feed as many guests as possible, regardless of budget,” he said. Fortunately, BBQ makes for great leftovers, which is good for those customers who go all out and order, say, a fully roasted hog. “It’s not really a strange request, since we are a BBQ restaurant,” Massey said. “But we do frequently get asked to roast a whole pig at someone’s event.” All the more reason for guests to pig out.
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Magic Mountain went bankrupt. It was mothballed until another visionary, Steve Arnold, president of the Woodmoor Corporation, opened Heritage Square in 1971.
Magic Mountain went bankrupt, and was only open from 1957 to Labor Day weekend in 1960. The Cobb family lived in Wheat Ridge at the time, and Walter Cobb’s daughters still reside in Jefferson County — Sharon Gardner and Kathryn Anderson live in Arvada, and Karolyn Moody lives in Lakewood.
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High School students create experience through shoe art
By Crystal Anderson canderson@colorado communitymedia.com At first glance, the four cubbies full of Vans tennis shoes in the Fresh 23 Studio makes you wonder what shoes have to do with art. But for the past nine years, those shoes, and hundreds of pairs before them, have been a blank canvas for student creativity, personal growth and leadership. “I really like them to be the leaders of this whole thing,” said Franky Scaglione, art teacher at Wheat Ridge High School. “It gives them a new perspective on what an art show can be — a new format, a different venue and concept — while really encouraging them to work as a team.” On May 14, 32 Visual Arts students will throw a party centered around one event: the Fresh 23 Fashion Show. From start to finish this show — centered on Vans Shoes — has been conceptualized, organized and performed by Scaglione’s 10th- through 12th-grade visual arts students. Students come up with a concept, such as this year’s “Welcome to the Jungle,” and design artwork for 23 pairs of Vans shoes. Students also organize the event, from finding sponsorships to creating the set design. “It’s kind of cool because I’ve never been in a position where I’m in charge so heavily,” said Bailey Carkeek, a junior and the show’s head of sponsors. “I’ve learned how to communicate better with people in my team and outside in the community … It’s created responsibility for us in a time when we really need it.” From cartoon farm animals
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Alex and Kevin Sanders, an 11th and 12th-grade brother-sister team, work together as they plan out their shoe art. Courtesy Fresh 23 Studio instagram attending a ball in the jungle to fairies and gnomes, the fashion show captures the creativity, imagination and talent of Wheat Ridge’s visual arts students in one thematic event. “Being an artist is about how you represent yourself and your work,” Scaglione said of the skills the show teaches his students. “Every year it’s different. Every year there are different kids. But it still has this same high energy and it gives us something to look forward to the next year — these kids in here are already think-
ing about what they can do next year.” It all began with an idea. In 2007, Scaglione and his friend, Shawn Gruenhagen, a sales rep with Vans shoes, decided to use an extra shipment of shoes as a project for Scaglione’s art students. What they came up with, Scaglione said, was authentic, creative and customized. And so the Fresh 23 Fashion Show began. For the first few years, Wheat Ridge students continued to cultivate a culture around the
show, having a giant celebratory party for the visual arts students, families and friends. “Part of the magic of this event is that it takes artists, students that typically don’t get the limelight in high school, and puts them literally center stage to show off their skills,” Gruenhagen said. “Meanwhile the the students that typically get that attention are in the audience … cheering for them! Its pretty cool to see the entire baseball team sitting in the front row going crazy and cheering!”
After a few years, the party grew and gained national attention from Vans’ creators. Inspired by the students’ passion and work, they took the students’ concept and founded the Vans Custom Culture competition. Today, the competition features fashion shows at more than 3,000 schools worldwide, highlighting students’ creativity and skills while bringing attention to diminishing high school art budgets across the world. “Fresh 23 is one of the most special events at Wheat Ridge due to the fact that the art kids get a night for themselves to show off their ability and dedication to their passion,” said Rielly Marquez, who’s one of the group’s captains and in his second year with the program. “Every year it get’s better and better and I can’t wait to attend all the other Fresh 23 events after this year to see the new and upcoming artists take the lead.” While the event has grown, the goal for his students, Scaglione said, has always remained the same. “It started here in this room,” he said. “I really like the students to be leaders with this whole thing. They have had a lot of great creative leaders who’ve come before them to look up to. It’s really a family — The Fresh 23 Family — that continues to grow.”
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The business of marijuana is still being examined and critiqued as Colorado comes to grips with regulating a substance the federal government still considers illegal. “We’re trying to evolve with the industry,” said Mary Bahr, one of the founders of Good Meds Dispensary in Denver. “This is an industry that came out of people’s basements, but now we’re moving to the more agricultural aspects.” To foster understanding of the industry’s challenges and growth, the West Chamber hosted the first Business of Marijuana bus tour and panel on May 3. “This is about education for everyone,” chamber president Pam Bales said. “It’s part of our state now, and we need to understand it.” The event was split into two sections — a tour to two marijuana businesses and a panel discussion with experts. Some attendees such as John Kovacs, with Mile High Human Resources, a consulting firm, came to learn about specific industry areas like employee rights. Others just wanted to learn. “I am just interested in knowing more about it,” said Pat Dolan with AAA Colorado. “Legalized marijuana is in our society now, and I want to know more about it.” Colorado legalized medical marijuana 12 years before voters legalized its recreational use in 2012. As such, the medical portion of the industry has had more time to get up and running. Bahr and her husband started Good Meds as a medicinal marijuana dispensary six years ago in Clear Creek. It also has locations in Lakewood and Englewood for patients. Good Meds is the only marijuana business in the chamber. The grow facility in Denver has about 55 employees. Good Meds has 200 unique strains it can grow for patients, and staff size allows trimmers to trim about one pound of marijuana leaves a day. Prepacking is also done at the facility. Another area business the tour visited is Best Colorado Meds in Wheat Ridge, which provided a look at the relatively young recreational industry. Best Colorado Meds is a medicinal and recreational business with facilities in Wheat Ridge and Fort Collins. Many challenges face these kinds of businesses, manager Max Gentry said. He highlighted the difficulties his company faces with regulations and uncertainty about the industry’s status. Because of that, it’s hard to do any kind of banking services or find business partners, Gentry said. “When we find someone who will work with us, we work closely with them and spread the word about the business,” he
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Although short-lived, Magic Mountain offered its guests some amazing performances, local historian Rick Gardner said. There were live, Old West shootout re-enactments between outlaw bank robbers and Wyatt Earp and his posse, a group of high schoolers went around the park in two wagons performing plays such as the “Wizard of Oz,” and Blinky the Clown also performed there, he said. “The entertainment history there is fun,” Gardner said. The theater experience at the location began with the Magic Mountain Play House, which hosted live melodramas, Gardner said. Then, when the park was rebooted as Heritage Square in 1971, a group of players from Estes Park started the Heritage Square Opera House, and they performed live melodramas. It became a dinner theater in 1973. In 1988, under the direction of T.J. Mullin, it became “the Heritage Square Music Hall that everyone knew and loved,
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“Dad was really enthusiastic about it,” Moody said. “He was a kid at heart.” Her sisters agreed. Magic Mountain “was one of his crowning achievements,” Gardner added. He put in a lot of hard work for the park, Anderson said, and added that the family is happy McLaughlin wrote his book. “This is the way that Magic Mountain should be remembered.” Plans for Magic Mountain fascinate people, said Shelly Bleckley, the Golden History Museums’ visitor services coordinator. “If the park had been completed, we would likely be looking at a very different community than we have now,” she said. “Imagine living within a few miles of Disneyland — that’s what the developers were hoping for.”
hosting comedic plays and musical comedies,” he said. Rory Pierce opened the Heritage Square Children’s Theatre in 1993, but in 2013, both the Music Hall and the Children’s Theatre closed. However, in 2015, “Pierce and the rest of the gang got together” and started the Children’s Theatre at Miners Alley Playhouse in downtown Golden, where it still continues, Gardner said. Times were lean when Betty Bloom, 82, came to Golden in 1959, she said, because her husband was attending the Colorado School of Mines as a doctoral student. So, although she knew it existed, she never had the opportunity to go to Magic Mountain, but did go to Heritage Square. Bloom loved going to see the melodramas at the Opera House. “It was the best,” she said. Barb Warden of Golden also used to go to the Music Hall at Heritage Square because her neighbor, Carol Quirk, had children who worked there. However,
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Warden enjoyed the Alpine Slide, and her fondest memories of Heritage Square come from taking her daughter — who is now 23 and living in Nebraska — there for birthday parties. Gardner’s father, Conrad Gardner, whose brother married Sharon Cobb, has fond memories from his 20s of spending time at Heritage Square. “Heritage Square brought lots of joy to lots of kids,” Conrad Gardner said. He especially liked the trains at Heritage Square because of his interest in trains from working on the Santa Fe Railway. People did very much enjoy the trains, said Rich Purcell of Arvada, the former train engineer at Heritage Square. Most of Colorado’s railroads were originally Ute Indian trails, which became wagon roads to haul ore to Golden, then became narrow-gauge railroad beds and eventually today’s highways, Purcell said.
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THIS WEEK’S
THINGS TO DO TOP 5
MUSIC
Americana Music The Lakewood Arts Council presents “Americana Music” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood (next to Casa Bonita). Tickets sold at the door. Call 303-980-0625 or go to www.lakewoodarts.org. Samsara Dance Performance Zikr Dance Ensemble plans its spring benefit from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Mile Hi Church Community Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Enjoy a cocktail reception and preview performance of Zikr’s June “Samsara” performances while supporting the nationally acclaimed dance troupe. Go to www.zikrdance.com. Spring Concert Series The music department of Applewood Valley United Methodist Church presents its annual spring concert series, presented in memory of longtime member and friend Joe Downing. Series schedule includes Tuesday, May 17, Amoroso Guitar Duo (visit http://goo.gl/gH7lLb for more information); and Tuesday, May 24, Christie Hageman Conover presents “Women of the West” (visit www.christieconover.com for more information). Performances are at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden. Contact music director Scott Finlay at scott.finlay.avumc@gmail.com or visit www.applewoodvalleychurch.com. New Directions Veterans Choir Celebrate Armed Forces Day with New Directions Veterans Choir, an awardwinning a cappella group that sings doo-wop, soul, gospel and popular music, at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. The choir consists of men and women who served in the U.S. military and then became homeless. Call 303-987-7845, stop by the box office or go to www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents for tickets.
Hike Doggie Sniff ‘n Social Help celebrate the launch of Hike Doggie, a regularly scheduled weekly hiking service, at the Sniff ‘n Social event from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Lions Park East Pavilion, 1300 10th St., Golden. Celebration includes hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, doggie-focused contests, raffle prizes and the unveiling of the Hike Bus models. Go to https://www.facebook. com/events/1037558722984195 for details. ‘Time of My Life’ Theater Company of Lafayette presents “Time of My Life” by Alan Ayckbourn. Show runs from Saturday, May 14 to Saturday, June 4 at Theater Company of Lafayette, the Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19; and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22. Tickets available at www.tclstage. org or call 1-800-838-3006. Investigative Reporter to Speak Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council welcomes Judith Miller, an author a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter formerly with the New York Times, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Mount Vernon Country Club. Miller is an adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of its magazine “City Journal.” Since 2008, she has been a commentator for Fox News, speaking on terrorism and other national security issues, the Middle East, American foreign policy and the need to strike a balance between protecting both national security and civil liberties in a post-9/11 world. Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council regular programs are free and open to the public. There is an optional buffet dinner at the Mount Vernon Country Club prior to the program at 6 pm. Call the Country Club for reservations at 303-526-0616. Homeopathy to Treat Diseases Dr. Cheri King, ND, will talk about the benefits of homeopathy from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Learn to use homeopathy to treat colds, flu, diarrhea, tantrums, fears, anxieties - almost any ailment. Great for kids, pets and adults. Program is free; call Megan Grover at 303-423-0990. Opening Reception The Lakewood Arts Council plans an opening reception of “Artist Choice” from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-980-0625 or 303-987-7876 or go to www.lakewoodarts.org
Denver Pops Orchestra Auditions The Denver Pops Orchestra is seeking musicians for the 2016-2017 season. The orchestra will have auditions Wednesday, May 25, for the following spots - concertmaster, string bass, principal horn, tuba, viola, substitute musicians for all sections. For auditions, please prepare a classical excerpt, a pops or jazz excerpt and some sight reading. Denver Pops is a volunteer orchestra with high quality musicians and plays some difficult music. Season runs from late August to mid-May. Visit www.denverpopsorchestra. org more information and to request an audition.
THEATER/SHOWS
Take a Trip to the Roaring Twenties Set in New York City in 1922, “Thoroughly Modern Millie” tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself. Her grand plan is to find a job as a secretary for a wealthy man and then marry him. However, her plan goes completely awry. The owner of her dingy hotel kidnaps young girls to sell to the Far East; her wealthy boss is slow in proposing marriage; and the man she actually falls in love with doesn’t have a dime to his name - or so he tells her. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, at the Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Tickets available at the door. For group reservations, call 303-456-6772. ‘Biloxi Blues’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Biloxi Blues” from Friday, May 20 to Sunday, June 26 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. As a young army recruit during WWII, Eugene Jerome learns some harsh life lessons while stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show on Sunday, June 26. Tickets are available at 303-935-3044 or minersalley.com. ‘Casa Valentina’ The Edge Theater presents “Casa Valentina” through Sunday, May 22 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays, and 8 p.m. Monday, May 9 (no performance on Sunday, May 8). Tickets are available at 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheater.com. Parking is free. Spend Your Summer on Stage Colorado Actor’s Company and Theatre School is taking online registrations for summer camps for students ages 4-18. Shows include Aladdin, Twelve Dancing Princesses (and Some Princes too!), Mysterious Missing Mystery, Once Upon a Fairy Tale, Androcles and the Lion, The Prince Charming Dilemma, Shining Stars Camps for Differently-abled Students, and the family and friends production of Oliver! Register online at http:// www.coloradoacts.org. Call 303-456-6772 for more information.
ART/FILM
Arts Guild Member Exhibit The Arvada Fine Arts Guild will have its 58th member exhibit through Wednesday, June 15 at the Arvada Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. A reception is planned from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 12; guests can meet the artists and enjoy the artwork. Jill Soukup will juror the exhibit. Art Shows The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery has a number of upcoming shows with approaching entry deadlines. “Garden Inspirations” is open to all media, and the theme is gardens, flowers and plants. Show runs through May 27 at 6731 W. Colfax Ave. “Artist’s Choice” is open to any tw0-dimensional work. Show dates through July 22 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. “The Human Experience” is open to any two-dimensional work and the theme is human emotions. Entry deadline is Friday, May 20, with show dates from May 27 to June 25 at 6731 W. Colfax Ave. Contact www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. Art Classes, Workshops The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery is beginning new session of art classes and workshops. For registration and information, go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. The gallery is at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.
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Dirt on Community Garden Project Applewood Valley United Methodist Church is constructing a community
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garden adjacent to the church at 2035 Ellis St., across from the fire station. Gardeners would have their own plot for growing vegetables and flowers and access to tools or a place to store their own tools. If you’d like to dig in and plant a summer garden, contact John Dunnewald at ApplewoodValleyUMC@gmail.com. Outdoor Cooking - Cowboy and Native Styles Dutch ovens to ash cakes. Orange rinds to bamboo. Learn to cook outside and over a fire in many different, nifty ways. Enjoy a wonderful fire, great people, and tasty food. Sign up in advance. Outdoor cooking cowboy style is Thursday, May 12, and native style is Friday, May 13. Both classes last from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature KNECT Garage Sale KNECT, the youth group at Shepherd of the Hills, plans a garage sale to help fund its various summer trips this year. Sale will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 11500 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. Items for sale include household items (dishes, glassware, decorations), sports and camping gear, garden items, electronics, books, toys, games and more. Money raised will help fund the youth group’s three trips in June and July. Call 303-238-2482. Morning Bird Walk See some amazing birds that may visit your back yard at the morning bird walk from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. May is a spectacular time of year to see a variety of birds. Stroll around Oberon Lake to view resident and migratory birds. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Spotting scope will be provided. Registration required 720-898-7405. Or register online. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature Scatology Children ages 6-12 will get a little giggly as we discover what animal’s scat can teach us at the Scatology program from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Program is free. Registration required; call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature. Little Green Thumbs Instill a love of all things gardening in your tyke. The Little Green Thumbs program is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Your kiddo will investigate plants, plant seeds and transplant flowers, and get his hands dirty, again. Registration required; call 720-898-7405. Or register online. Go to www.arvada.org/ nature. Fun Summer/Safe Summer Find out some of the fun things in store for the summer at the Fun Summer/Safe Summer program from 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Some things planned for the summer include the summer reading program “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read”; nature programs at Majestic View Nature Center; art classes at the Arvada Center for the Arts; and hiking, biking, swimming and camping. In addition the police and fire departments will give guests the chance to learn about and get up close to big rigs they use every day. Contact Leslie Hauschildt at leslie.hauschildt@jeffcolibrary.org. Fairy Gardens Do you love fractured fairy tales? Create your own vision of a fairy garden. All supplies provided. For grades 6-12. Program runs from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Contact Pam Lowe at pamela.lowe@jeffcolibrary.org. Volunteer BBQ Join more than 1,000 volunteers to pick up litter and trash in the open space, along trails and in the parks from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, May 14. Perfect for individuals, families, scouts, neighborhood groups and more. Contact Patti Wright at 303-658-2201. Open All Breed Horse Show The Colorado Stock Horse Association’s open all-breed shows take place May 15, June 5, July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18, at the Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada. Shows are in the large outdoor arena, with a second arena available for warm-ups. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with classes at 8:30 a.m. For information and entry forms, call or text 720-9352026, call 303-424-4977, go to www.ColoradoStockHorse.com, or email ColoradoStockHorse@yahoo.com. Mystery of Autism One family’s journey through a child’s diagnosis of autism will be examined at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “The Mystery of Autism: Understand. Support. Connect,” features a filmed interview with Patty Smith, a mother whose son Patrick was diagnosed with autism at an early age. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss their experiences with autism. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. Colorful Colorado: Night with a Naturalist Series Learn about Colorado’s parks, wildlife and history, and plan new adventures for the summer. Program is from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Program is free and suitable for all ages. Registration required; call 720-898-7405 or go to www. arvada.org/nature. Grand Opening Celebration New Apostolic Church plans the grand opening celebration of its new metro area church at 5290 Vance St., Arvada. Free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, and includes food, face painting, outdoor games, live music and more. Go to http://www.nac-denver.org/ for more information. DAR Prospective Members Daughters of the American Revolution presents its prospective membership workshop from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Golden Public Library, 1019 10th St., Golden. Do you have an ancestor who fought in or supported the American Revolution? Do you want to make a difference in your community and preserve America’s heritage? The workshop is hosted by the Mount Lookout Chapter of NSDAR. Reservations are not required but are appreciated. Contact Joni Lewis, chapter regent, at mtlookoutregent@gmail.com or call 303-888-4395; or Marcy Kimminau, chapter registrar, at marcyk12@msn.com or 303-271-0797. Calendar continues on Page 18
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Casino Day The Lakewood Arts Council invites you to a Casino Day fundraiser Saturday, May 21. For a $20 donation (which includes bus ride and other goodies). Coach leaves from Lamar Station Plaza at 2 p.m. and returns at 7 p.m. Call 303-980-0625 or go to lakewoodarts.org. Moms Fight Back Join an open discussion with local leaders, experts and law enforcement that will answer questions and get views on the biggest issues facing Colorado at the Colorado Moms Tour at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Golden View Classical Academy, 601 Corporate Circle, Golden. At the end of the tour, Moms Fight Back will release its first State of the State report. Contact Aley Desiderio at 719-464-4006 or email aley@momsfightback.org. Go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/557854234383289/ for information and to RSVP. Norwegian Smorgasbord Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge in Lakewood plans its Norwegian Smorgasbord, a main course and dessert extravaganza, at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Sons of Norway Trollheim Lodge, 6610 W. 14th Ave. in Lakewood. The gift shop will also be open for interested shoppers. Call 303-989-4496 for cost and other information; RSVP by Sunday, May 15 for lower pricing. Review of Legislative Year Members of the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will review the recent legislative year at its public unit meetings in May. The league’s Legislative Action Committee and staff lobbyist Christine Watson followed more than 100 bills through the Colorado General Assembly this year. Bills covered voting rights, gun control, health care, higher education, children’s issues, fiscal opportunity, income assistance and reproductive choice. Learn how new laws will affect you. Meetings are at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Arvada Elks Lodge, 5700 Yukon St., call Becka at 303-421-1853; at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood, call Darlene at 303-238-8996; at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Jeffco league office, 1425 Brentwood St., Suite 7, Lakewood, call Lucinda at 720-254-5741; at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, May 26, at Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St., Lakewood, call Susan at 303-988-5847. Go to www.lwvjeffco.org. Track Club 50-Year Celebration Colorado Flyers Track Club plans a 50-year celebration during the Memorial Day weekend. A reunion and exhibit is planned from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at the Blair-Caldwell Denver Public Library, 2401 Welton St., Denver. The 11th Freddie Houston meet of champion track meet is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Evie Dennis Campus, 4800 Telluride St., Denver. A brunch is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Schlessman Lobby. Tickets are available at thecoloradoflyers.wix.com/thecoloradoflyers. Contact Robert P. Smith at 303-961-6240 or robertsmith9939@gmail.com. Gardens Wanted The Lakewood Arts Council is looking for gardens to be on its annual garden tour. The tour is Saturday, June 25, and includes a self-guided tour of six to seven gardens in the west metro area, with lunch for ticket holders included at the council’s new gallery location at Lamar Station Plaza (near Casa Bonita). Garden hosts may preview the garden tour Friday, June 24. If you’re an avid gardener and would like to share your hard work, contact Ann Quinn at 303-881-7874 or annquinn75@gmail.com as soon as possible. Go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
EDUCATION
South American Animals Meet some southern animal neighbors that live at the Downtown Aquarium from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. You might see feathered friends, slow-moving creatures or an animal covered in body armor. Registration is required; call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature. World Turtle Day: Who Knew? What’s the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? See live turtles (and tortoises) and help Majestic View Nature Center celebrate World Turtle Day at an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Open house includes games, activities and information about turtles. No registration needed. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/ nature. Got Vegetables? Managing your Plentiful Harvest Learn to select, store and prepare fresh, local produce from 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Gain strategies to get the best from your CSA store or local farmers’ markets. Food preservation techniques, recipes, tips and tricks for planning and using weekly summer harvests of vegetables. Presented by Pioneer Farmsteaders. Registration required; call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature. Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www. msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More info at www.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
May 12, 2016
Marketplace
Advertise: 303-566-4100
Garage Sales
WOMAN’S LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY (a fraternal non-profit, benefit organization) ALL PROCEEDS OF THIS YARD SALE GO TO THE NATIONAL CAUSE “FEEDING AND HOUSING THE NEEDY IN COLORADO” DATE: Thursday May 19th and Friday May 20th - 2016 HOURS: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm LOCATION: 13135 Monroe Court, Thornton, CO 80241 Large supply of NEW - PLUS SIZE CLOTHING (2X AND 3X), Men and Women’s Clothing, Christmas Items, Bath, Kitchen, Household Items, Dishes, Books, Tools, Toys, Games, CD’s, Shoes, Handbags, Jewelry, Hats, Candles, Dog & Cat Items, large amount of new Crafting Supplies, knickknacks, and much more. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Garage Sales Gigantic Garage Sale in the Pradera Golf
Auctions
Community Subdivision Fri & Sat, May 13th & 14th 8am-4pm Numerous homeowners in the Pradera community will be participating in this event Major cross streets into Pradera are Bayou Gulch and Parker Road., Parker 80134 Call Dotson Skaggs, Kentwood Company, 303-909-9350 for more information.
Classic Car Auction Saturday May 21st Memorabilia 9am Open 8am
Douglas County Fairgrounds 500 Fairgrounds Drive Castle Rock CO 80104 To buy or sell call
970-266-9561
Specialty Auto Auction www.specialtyautoauction.com
Highlands Ranch Huge neighborhood garage sale Sat. May 21st. 7-2. S of Grace, E of Fairview, W of Wildcat, across from Valor. Rain date, June 4th. Call Diane with questions, 303-875-7341.
Misc. Notices Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
Split & Delivered $250 a cord Stacking available extra $25 Delivery charge may apply Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173
Buy a dog from a store or online & they will breed the mother again, & AGAIN, & AGAIN, & AGAIN,..... Visit CanineWelfare.org & learn how to find healthy puppies & AVOID PUPPY MILLS!
Furniture
TRANSPORTATION
8' Floral print couch like new $125 Blue Rocker Recliner good condition $25 303-841-9387
Autos for Sale
Pine/Fir & Aspen
Lawn and Garden
quartered, halves and whole
Pasture
MERCHANDISE
Saturday, May 14th PERENNIALS, ANNUALS, VEGETABLES, HERBS Vectra Bank Parking Lot (SW corner of 72nd Ave. & Irving in Westminster) 9 am – 3 pm or until sold out Rain date: Sunday, May 15th
Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo 719-775-8742
40 acre pasture - wooded area $200 for up to 10 cows, favored 5 heads North East of Kiowa, no horses, fenced with creek 303-422-3562
Appliances GE Electric Cook Top Profile Great condition, works perfect 30" $495 White - Castle Rock 303-972-6563
GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Garage Sales
Bicycles
Arvada Fellowship Covenant Church Annual Yard Sale 5615 West 64th Ave 64th & Depew in Arvada (a few blocks West of Sheridan) in the church gym Thursday May 12th and Friday May 13th from 8am-4pm and Saturday May 14th from 8am-2pm Bradbury Ranch
Community Garage Sale
in Parker off of Jordan between Lincoln & Mainstreet. Fri. & Sat. May 20th & 21st 8am-2pm. Mapquest 10925 McClellan Road. Wildcat Ridge COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday May 13th & 14th 7am to 2pm South of Lincoln off of Quebec 10511 Serengeti Drive, 80124 *Follow the signs* HUGE SALE - OVER 30 FAMILIES
2.5 2005 Nisan Altima runs great under 80,000 miles $3500 720-231-7681
Queen Pier bedroom set $975.00. Search: craigslist Denver, Queen bedroom set 80004 for pictures & details. (303)949-6645
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RUMMAGE SALE is back for the 14th year. Deliveries accepted May 9th, 10th & 11th 7am-6pm. Sale on Thursday May 12th & Friday May 13th 7am-6pm on Saturday May 14th 7am-noon. This is a huge sale with large value items. Come see what we have. Location of sale St. Mark's Parish Center. 3141 W. 96th Ave. Westminster. just off Federal Blvd. parish center behind church on the north side. All profits are donated to charity.
FARM & AGRICULTURE
Dogs
Firewood
2005 Toyota Camry LE 4 cylinder automatic 1 owner, 135,000 miles Blue, new tires complete detail, complete engine and transmission service immaculate in and out NADA value $6,800 asking $6,500 303-482-5156
94 Ford Explorer 4 wheel drive 4.0 V6, great condition $3200 720-427-0507
Happy Transplants Garden Club 17th Annual Plant Sale
RV’s and Campers 2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C 31SS, E450 Engine, excellent cond. 20,000 mi., Loaded with options, 719-439-4673 butecht0312@gmail.com
Miscellaneous Queen Headboards 2 new in box 1 used, Queen Bed Frames, Antique Oak Picture Frame, Table Lamps, Photos & pricing available wiretwistergmc@q.com
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Cash for all Vehicles! Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s
Any condition • Running or not Under $700
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ELECTRIC BICYCLES
No Drivers License Needed No Registration Needed No Insurance Needed No Gas Needed Fun & Easy to ride Adult 2-Wheel Bicycles and 3-Wheel trikes New & used all makes & prices CALL NOW
303-257-0164
DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 14 years of service (go onto website to see 57 Chevy)
Donate your unwanted Cars, Trucks, RV's, Boats to the Parker Senior Center Fully Tax Deductible these funds are transportation services for seniors to donate call 303-841-5370
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May 12, 2016
SPORTS
LOCAL
Three take down wrestling awards
Littleton catcher Jared Dreiling tags out the Arvada runner sliding into home plate during the May 4 league baseball game. Dreiling helped his team win the game 14-5 as he caught, pitched a couple inning and collected three hits and two RBI. Photo by Tom Munds
Bulldogs stay close early Arvada outscored in late season action By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Game summary: Arvada took a onerun lead in the third inning, but Littleton had a big fifth inning and won the May 2 league baseball game, 14-5. Key moments: Littleton hit the ball and took advantage of miscues to score a pair of runs in the first inning of a
game that was moved to the Lions’ home diamond because of field conditions at Arvada. The Bulldogs loaded the bases in the home half of the third inning, scoring three runs, including two on a double by Chris Smith. Arvada played well, but the Lions tied the score in the top of the fourth and then collected five hits and pushed six runs across the plate in the top of the fifth inning to secure the Littleton win. “I am proud of our kids. It has been a long journey to do all the things like
getting good grades and being good citizens,” Bulldog coach Gino Carbajal said after the game. “We are making progress. We spent yesterday at Jefferson Unified Schools working with kids who are not as blessed as we are. We worked with those kids at that school, teaching the unified students how to play and helping play the game of baseball.” Key players/statistics: Chris Smith had a pair of hits for the Bulldogs that included a bases-loaded double that drove in a pair of runs while Dominic Moon had Arvada continues on Page 20
Alameda bats produce win over Englewood Pirates wait to see if they make post-season roster
Two former Douglas County High School wrestling coaches and a Legacy standout were honored May 7 at the Marriott Hotel in Colorado Springs. Mike Allison, Jim Benton who was head at Douglas OVERTIME coach County for six years before moving to Grand Junction, received the Lifetime of Service award by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame - Colorado Chapter. Rich Fell, a 1970 Douglas County graduate and undefeated state champion, accepted the Dave DeGiacomo award for his service as a board member. Fell was an assistant coach for the Huskies for six seasons, including the 1991 state runner-up team. Legacy senior Ryan Deakin took home the Dave Shultz High School Excellence Award. Deakin placed four consecutive years at the state tournament, was a three-time finalist and two-time state champion. He wrapped up his prep career with 177 wins, which included 123 pins. Area soccer teams headed to Boise There will be 11 Denver-area teams competing in the U.S. Youth Soccer Region IV Far West Championships June 20-26 in Boise, Idaho. These teams won the recent Youth Soccer Colorado State Championships and included eight Real Colorado teams from Centennial. The Real boys U12, U13, U14, U15, U16 and U17 teams will be playing next month in Idaho, along with the U13 and U14 Real girls teams. The Colorado United U12 girls team from Littleton also will be playing in the Far West Championships. Young Cup team is sixth Six American teams took part in the ITF Young Seniors World Team Championships in Umag, Croatia, on May 4-7 and the team led by Simona Bruetting of Highlands Ranch had the third highest finish of the six, fourperson USA teams. Bruetting, a professional at the Colorado Athletic Club-Inverness, was the captain of the Young Cup women’s 40 and older team that finished sixth.
By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Game summary: The Alameda-Englewood game on May 4 remained close early. The score was tied 4-4 at the end of the fourth inning and Englewood led 6-6 going into the top of the sixth inning. That was when Alameda got the bats going, scoring four runs in the sixth inning and five in the seventh inning to post the 13-6 victory on the Englewood diamond. “We have had our ups and downs, but I feel we have finally hit our stride coming into the last part of the season,” Alameda Coach Nate Breece said after the game. “We are a senior-dominated team this season. But our junior varsity team is about .500. We don’t have a third-level team so we have a lot of freshmen on our junior varsity squad. So, I have some young players from the varsity that I expect to take that next step and move up to help us build a strong varsity team next season.” Key moments: Alameda took the lead for good in the sixth inning. The Pirates strung together five hits, a walk and an Englewood miscue to push four runs across the plate and go ahead 8-6. The next inning, the Pirates continued capi-
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Alameda catcher Damian Gutierrez provides a target for the throw to try to tag out the runner during the May 4 league baseball game against Englewood. Englewood’s runs did score in the game on the team’s home diamond, but Alameda’s bats provided the difference as the Pirates won the game, 13-6. Photo by Tom Munds talizing on scoring opportunities with timely hitting and aggressive base running to add five more runs that provided the winning 13-6 margin. Key players/statistics: Eight Pirates banged out 16 hits. Alex Sanchez had three hits that included a pair of triples and he also drove in four runs while
teammate Casey Pruit had three hits and two RBI. A trio of Pirates — Daniel Sanchez, Angel Mojica and Joey Vasquez — each had two hits. Carlos Rosales was the starting Alameda continues on Page 20
Holy Family grad on regional team Regis College freshman infielder Macy Cox, a Holy Family graduate, was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s Division II AllSouth Central regional softball team. Cox, a first-team Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference selection, hit .364 with three home runs, 26 runs batted in, 26 runs scored and seven stolen bases. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
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Angel Mojica slides safely into home plate to score a run for Alameda during the May 4 league baseball game against Englewood. The Pirates banged out 13 hits and won the game, 13-6. Photo by Tom Munds
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ARVADA SPORTS ROUNDUP ARVADA BULLDOGS BASEBALL The Classical Academy 18, Arvada 7 The Bulldogs fell to the Classical Academy Titans 18-7 during their May 7 tournament game. Key performers: Sophomore Jayson Peterson led the team in batting with three hits, one run and two runs batted in. Junior Jaden Mortimer had eight putouts. Wheat Ridge 10, Arvada 0 Arvada fell to the Wheat Ridge Farmers 10-0 during their May 4 conference away game. Key performers: Junior Jaden Mortimer
and senior Dominic Moon each had one hit in the no-run game. Green Mountain 9, Arvada 5 Arvada fell to the Green Mountain Rams during their May 3 conference home game 9-5. Key performers: Senior Jayson Peterson led the team in batting with two hits, one run, and one run batted in. Senior Chris Smith had one hit, two runs and two runs batted in. He also had one home run. Junior Jaden Mortimer had nine putouts.
Arvada lost 13-5 to the Littleton Lions during their May 2 conference away game. Key performers: Senior Dominic Moon led the team in batting with two hits and one run. Junior Jaden Mortimer had five putouts. GIRLS SOCCER Standley Lake 10, Arvada 0 The Bulldogs fell to the Standley Lake Gators 10-0 during their May 2 conference home game. TRACK AND FIELD
Littleton 13, Arvada 5
Jeffco Qualifier No. 3 The Bulldogs Track and Field teams attended the Jeffco Qualifier No. 3 May 4-5 at the Jeffco Stadium. The following are the team’s top scores. Junior Hayden Green took fourth in the men’s 400-meters with a time of 53.36 seconds. Senior Michael Lambert placed 12th in the men’s 100 meters with a time of 11.70 seconds. Senior Courtney Raab placed first in the women’s long jump with a distance of 16 feet 4 inches. She also placed ninth in the women’s 100-meters in 13.08 seconds.
ARVADA WEST WILDCATS BASEBALL Lakewood 6, Arvada West 0 Arvada West fell to the Lakewood Tigers 6-0 during their May 5 conference away game. Key performers: Senior Luke Lastoczy and senior John Swedensky each had one hit. Senior Landon Brown had five putouts. Dakota Ridge 1, Arvada West 0 The Wildcats fell to the Dakota Ridge Eagles 1-0 during their May 4 conference away game. Key performers: Senior Derick D’Amico led the team in batting with two hits. Senior Landon Brown had seven putouts. Arvada West 7, Ralston Valley 5 The Wildcats won their May 3 conference away game against rival Ralston Valley 7-5. Key performers: Senior Reece Hartman had one hit and two runs batted in. Senior Jack Spaw had two hits, one run and one run batted in. Senior Kennedy Badgett had a home run. Senior Landon Brown had 10 putouts.
GIRLS SOCCER Arvada West 1, Eaglecrest 0 The Wildcats shut out Eaglecrest 1-0 during their May 4 nonconference home game. Key performers: Senior Abby Kostelecky scored one goal. Junior and goalie Maysie Poland had eight saves. Arvada West 2, Dakota Ridge 1 The Wildcats won, 2-1, their May 3 conference away game against the Dakota Ridge Eagles. Key performers: Senior Kynlee Post had and senior Ally Ochs each had one goal. Senior and goalie Caity Wooley had five saves. Arvada West 1, Green Mountain 0 The Wildcats won 1-0 their May 2 nonconference away game against the Green Mountain Rams. Key performers: Senior Olivia DeVita scored the team’s only goal. Junior and goalie Maysie Poland had five saves. TRACK AND FIELD
Jeffco Qualifier No. 3 The Wildcats Track and Field teams attended the Jeffco Qualifier No. 3 May 4-5 at the Jeffco Stadium. The following are the team’s top scores. Senior Donte Makatura placed third in the men’s 200-meters with a time of 22.68 seconds. He also placed sixth in the men’s 100-meters with a time of 11.24 seconds. Junior Marshall Haymond placed third in the men’s 3,200-meters with a time of 10:45.81. Sophomore Claire Pualey placed sixth in the women’s 1,600-meters with a time of 5:42.12. Senior Jessica Kenney placed second in the women’s high jump with a distance of five feet. She also placed fourth in the women’s discus with a distance of 113 feet 1.5 inches. Cherry Creek and Grandview Invitational The Wildcats attended the Cherry Creek and Grandview Invitational on May 7 at the Stutler Bowl in Greenwood Village.
The following are their top scores. Senior Jessica Kenney placed third in the women’s discus with a distance of 107 feet eight inches. BOYS SWIMMING Multi teams at Jeffco Mini Invite The Wildcats took third place during the May 6 meet against Green Mountain and Lakewood. The following are their best finishes. Sophomore Spencer Mousseau placed second in the one-meter diving competition with a score of 259.85. Junior Brandon Prose placed fifth in the 50free event with a time of 29.27 seconds. Sophomore Caden Montano placed fourth in the 100 free with a time of 1:01.2. He also placed second in the 200 free event with a time of 2.22.93. Junior Chris Lively placed second in the 100 fly event with a time of 1:08.72.
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ARVADA SPORTS ROUNDUP FAITH CHRISTIAN EAGLES BASEBALL Faith Christian 20, Jefferson Academy 6 The Eagles won 20-6 their May 7 conference home game against Jefferson Academy. Key performers: Freshman Macklin Brockmeyer led the team in batting with three hits, two runs and four runs batted in. Senior Sean Hyman had six putouts. Junior Landon Ford had three hits, three runs and three runs batted in. Faith Christian 14, Manual 0 The Eagles shut out Manual 14-0 during their May 6 conference away game. Key performers: Senior Nick Cortes had two hits, two runs and one run batted in. Senior Sean Hyman and sophomore Collin Stone each had four putouts. Faith Christian 10, SkyView Academy 0 Faith Christian shut out SkyView Academy 10-0 during their May 5 conference home game. Key performers: Senior Gabe Hegarty had two hits, one run and one run batted in. Senior AJ Stephens had two hits, two runs and one run batted in. Senior Austin Stone had four hits, two runs
and one run batted in. Sophomore Collin Stone had 16 putouts. Prairie View 13, Faith Christian 12 The Eagles fell to the Prairie View Thunderhawks by one point during their May 4 nonconference home game. Key performers: Senior Austin Stone had two hits, two runs and two runs batted in. Senior Sean Hyman had two hits, one run and four runs batted in. Sophomore Corey Ferro and senior Sean Hyman each had one home run. Stone had seven putouts. Faith Christian 11, Brush 4 The Eagles won their May 2 nonconference away game against Brush 11-4. Key performers: Senior Gabe Hegarty had two hits, including one home run, two runs and three runs batted in. Junior Michael Gubanich had two hits, two runs and five runs batted in. Senior Sean Hyman had nine putouts. GIRLS SOCCER Faith Christian 6, Resurrection Christian 1
The Eagles won their May 6 nonconference game against Resurrection Christian 6-1. Key performers: Senior Amanda Lopez led the team in scoring with four goals. Sophomore and goalie Mckenna Louth had eight saves. Faith Christian 2, Peak to Peak 1 The Eagles won their May 5 conference away game 2-1 against Peak to Peak Key performers: Senior Amanda Lopez led the team in scoring with two goals. Sophomore and goalie Mckenna Louth had eight saves. Faith Christian 4, SkyView Academy 2 The Eagles won 4-2 their May 3 conference home game against SkyView Academy. Key performers: Senior Amanda Lopez led the team in scoring with two goals. Freshman Georgia Swanson and Senior B Johnson each scored one goal. Sophomore and goalie Mckenna Louth had seven saves. TRACK AND FIELD
3A Metro League Meet The Eagles attended the May 6 Metro League Meet at Twin Peaks Charter High School in Longmont. The following are the team’s top performers. Sophomore Mitch Black placed second in the men’s discus with a distance of 128 feet. Senior Zac Schulstad placed third in the same event with a distance of 124 feet 9 inches. He also placed second in the men’s shot put with a 45 feet 5.5 inches throw. Junior Sarah Yocum took first in the women’s 200-meters with a time of 25.45 seconds and she placed first in the 400-meters with a time of 58.65 seconds. She also placed first in the 300-meterhurdles with a time of 44.77 seconds. Junior Sophia Baldwin placed first in the women’s long jump with a distance of 15 feet 8.25 inches. Junior Jessica Blahnik placed fourth in the women’s long jump with a distance of 15 feet 1.25 inches. Senior Lily Zellmer placed third in the women’s discus with a distance of 96 feet 1 inch. She also placed second in the shot put with a toss of 32 feet and 4 inches.
POMONA PANTHERS BASEBALL Chatfield 6, Pomona 3 The Panthers fell to the Chatfield Chargers 6-3 during their May 5 conference home game. Ralston Valley 10, Pomona 9 The Panthers fell to the Ralston Valley Mustangs 10-9 during their May 4 conference home game. Dakota Ridge 10, Pomona 3 Pomona fell to the Dakota Ridge Eagles 10-3 during a May 2 conference away game. GIRLS SOCCER Arapahoe 5, Pomona 0 The Panthers fell to the Arapahoe Warriors 5-0 during their May 3 nonconference away game. Lakewood 3, Pomona 1 The Panthers fell to the Lakewood Tigers 3-1 during their May 2 conference away game.
TRACK AND FIELD Jeffco Qualifier No. 3 The Panthers attended the Jeffco Qualifier No. 3 at the Jeffco Stadium May 4-5. The following are their top scores. Sophomore Max Borghi placed first in the men’s 100-meters with a time of 10.87 seconds. He also placed first in the 200-meters with a time of 22.29 seconds. Senior Vincent Workman placed second in the men’s 800-meters with atime of 1:55.94. Sophomore Ryan Marquez placed third in the men’s 300-meter-hurdles with a time of 40.96 seconds. Senior Danny Williams placed first in the triple jump, and second in the long jump with distances of 43 feet 3 inches and 20 feet 10.5 inches respectively. Senior Clae Walters placed first in the discus and shot put events with distances of 147 feet 8 inches and 49 feet 11.75 inches respectively.
Junior Semaye Johnson placed third in the women’s 100-meters with a time of 12.46 seconds. Senior Hannah McClure placed first in the women’s shot put with a distance of 37 feet 11.25 inches. DPS Viking Invitational The Panthers attended the DPS Viking Invitational at the All-City Stadium May 6. The following are their top scores. Senior Clae Walters placed first in both the men’s discus and shot put events with distances of 146 feet 3 inches and 52 feet 10 inches respectively. Cherry Creek and Grandview Invitational The Panthers attended the Cherry Creek and Grandview Invitational at the Stutler Bowl in Greenwood Village on May 7. The following are their top scores. Junior Nolan Krone placed third in the men’s pole vault with a distance of
13 feet and 1 inch. Junior Isaac Lopez placed fourth in the shot put with a distance of 47 feet 8 inches. BOYS SWIMMING Multi teams at D’Evelyn, Golden, Pomona, Standley Lake The Panthers attended the May 7 Pomona, Golden, D’Evelyn, and Standley Lake meet in Lakewood. The following are top scores from the event. Senior Levi Garcia placed first in the one-meter diving event with a score of 304.8. Junior Anthony Laurita placed first in the 50 free event with a time of 22.36 seconds. He also placed first in the 100 free event with a time of 50.93 seconds. Senior Keegan Foulke placed first in the 200 free event with a time of 1:50.49. He also placed first in the 500 free event with a 5:00.22.
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CIMARRON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT VAUXMONT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT CANDELAS SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 CITY OF ARVADA, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it may be necessary to amend the 2015 budgets of the Cimarron Metropolitan District, the Vauxmont Metropolitan District, and the Candelas Special Improvement District No. 1 (collectively, the “Districts”). Copies of the proposed 2015 amended budgets (as appropriate) are currently on file in the office of the Districts’ Accountant, GF Real Estate Group, 175 Mercado St., Suite 240, Durango, CO 81301, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2015 amended budgets will be considered at a regular meeting of the Districts to be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the offices of GF Real Estate Group, 7337 W. Alaska Dr., Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80226. Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2015 amended budgets, inspect the amended budgets and file or register any objections thereto.
Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Apex Park and Recreation District, hereinafter referred to as Owner, is accepting proposals for turnkey construction of 8 additional pickle ball courts (Phase Three of The Apex Park and Recreation District Outdoor Pickle Ball Courts Project) located at the Apex Simms Street Center (11706 W 82nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80005). Instructions to Proposers may be picked up at the Apex Simms Street Center, 11706 W 82nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80005 beginning May 12th, 2016, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm at the Guest Services Desk. Sealed Proposals will be received at the Apex Simms Street Center, 11706 W 82nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80005 until 2:00pm local time, on May 26th, 2016. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. No Proposal may be withdrawn within a period of thirty (30) days after the deadline to receive Proposals. The Owner reserves the right to award contracts by sections, to reject any or all Proposals, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it may be necessary to amend the 2015 budgets of the Cimarron Metropolitan District, the Vauxmont Metropolitan District, and the Candelas Special Improvement District No. 1 (collectively, the “Districts”). Copies of the proposed 2015 amended budgets (as appropriate) are currently on file in the office of the Districts’ Accountant, GF Real Estate Group, 175 Mercado St., Suite 240, Durango, CO 81301, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2015 amended budgets will be considered at a regular meeting of the Districts to be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednes-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it may be necessary to amend the 2015 budgets of the Cimarron Metropolitan District, the Vauxmont Metropolitan District, and the Candelas Special Improvement District No. 1 (collectively, the “Districts”). Copies of the proposed 2015 amended budgets (as appropriate) are currently on file in the office of the Districts’ Accountant, GF Real Estate Group, 175 Mercado St., Suite 240, Durango, CO 81301, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2015 amended budgets will be considered at a regular meeting of the Districts to be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the offices of GF Real Estate Group, 7337 W. Alaska Dr., Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80226. Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2015 amended budgets, inspect the amended budgets and file or register any objections thereto.
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CIMARRON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT VAUXMONT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT CANDELAS SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ Megan Becher McGeady Becher P.C. Attorneys for the Districts Legal Notice No.: 44910 First Publication: May 12, 2016 Last Publication: May 12, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript
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The Apex Park and Recreation District, hereinafter referred to as Owner, is accepting proposals for turnkey construction of 8 additional pickle ball courts (Phase Three of The Apex Park and Recreation District Outdoor Pickle Ball Courts Project) located at the Apex Simms Street Center (11706 W 82nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80005). Instructions to Proposers may be picked up at the Apex Simms Street Center, 11706 W 82nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80005 beginning May 12th, 2016, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm at the Guest Services Desk. Sealed Proposals will be received at the Apex Simms Street Center, 11706 W 82nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80005 until 2:00pm local time, on May 26th, 2016. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. No Proposal may be withdrawn within a period of thirty (30) days after the deadline to receive Proposals. The Owner reserves the right to award contracts by sections, to reject any or all Proposals, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.
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All Contractors must be licensed in the State of Colorado. This Project is scheduled to commence upon awarded Contract. By: Matt Wilgenbusch, Contract Project Manager Apex Park and Recreation District Arvada, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 44911 First Publication: May 12, 2016
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ARVADA SPORTS ROUNDUP RALSTON VALLEY MUSTANGS BASEBALL Ralston Valley 8, Bear Creek 7. The Mustangs won 8-7 their May 5 conference home game against Bear Creek. Key performers: Sophomore Nik Levensteins had two hits, including one home run, one run and four runs batted in. Junior Drake Davis had one hit and two runs. Senior Tanner Hauptman had nine putouts. Ralston Valley 10, Pomona 9 The Mustangs won 10-9 their May 4 conference home game against the Pomona Panthers. Key performers: Senior Matt Krattenmaker had one hit, one home run, one run and four runs batted in. Senior Reed Hutchin had two hits, including one home run, one run and one run batted in. Senior Lane Kimbro also had a home run. Senior Tanner Hauptman and sophomore Luke Leisenring each had eight putouts. Arvada West 7, Ralston Valley 5
The Mustangs fell to the Arvada West Wildcats 7-5 during their May 3 conference home game. Key performers: Senior Josh Robinson had two hits, two runs and one run batted in. Junior Drake Davis had two hits, one run and one run batted in. Senior Tanner Hauptman had eight putouts. GIRLS SOCCER Ralston Valley 2, Cherry Creek 2 The Mustangs tied with the Cherry Creek Bruins during their May 6 nonconference game 2-2. Key performers: Juniors Sarah Bevington and Jenna Giambrocco scored the team’s two goals. Ralston Valley 3, Niwot 1 The Mustangs won their May 4 nonconference game against Niwot 3-1. Key performers: Junior Jenna Giambrocco scored two goals. Senior Alyssa Kaiser scored one goal.
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Columbine 4, Ralston Valley 3 The Mustangs fell to the Columbine Rebels 4-3 during their May 3 conference home game. Ralston Valley 4, Chatfield 3 The Mustangs won 4-3 their May 2 conference away game against the Chatfield Chargers. Key performers: Senior Alyssa Kaiser scored two goals. GIRLS LACROSSE Ralston Valley 9, Dakota Ridge 6 Ralston Valley won 9-6 their May 7 conference home game against the Dakota Ridge Eagles. Key performers: Junior Jessica Gibson scored four goals. Senior Marin Felsoci had three assists. Sophomore and goalie Caela McCartney had seven saves. Battle Mountain 13, Ralston Valley 12 The Mustangs fell to the Blue Mountain Huskies 13-12 during their May 5 nonconference game. Key performers: Junior Jessica Gibson and sophomore Jordan Winchester scored three goals. Senior Marin Felsoci scored two goals and had three assists. Pine Creek 13, Ralston Valley 10 The Mustangs fell to the Pine Creek Eagles 13-10 during their nonconference home game May 4. Key performers: Junior Jessica Gibson and Senior Marin Felsoci each scored three goals. Felsoci had four assists. Ralston Valley 21, Wheat Ridge 3 The Mustangs beat Wheat Ridge 21-3 during their May 3 conference away game. Key performers: Senior Marin Felsoci scored seven goals and had two assists. Sophomore Mackenzie Winchester had five assists. TRACK AND FIELD Jeffco Qualifier No. 3 The Mustangs attended the May 4-5 Jeffco Qualifier No. 3 at the Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood. The following are their top scores. Junior Tyler Shannon placed second in the
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men’s 300-meter-hurdles with a time of 40.22 seconds and third in the men’s triple jump with a distance of 41 feet 10.25 inches. Sophomore Ryan Turner placed fifth in the men’s triple jump with a distance of 11 feet 2 inches. Senior Tyler Lamirato placed fifth in the men’s long jump with a leap of 19 feet 10.5 inches. Senior London Evans placed first in the women’s 100-meters with a time of 12.14 seconds. She won the women’s 200-meters with a time of 25.20 seconds. Senior Katherine Bearup placed second in the women’s 1,600-meters with a time of 5:29.05. She also placed sixth in the women’s 800-meters with a time of 2:31.38. Senior Peyton Turner placed second in the women’s pole vault, clearing 10-feet 2 inches. Highlands Ranch Memorial Invitational The Mustangs attended the Highlands Ranch Memorial Invitational May 7 at the Sports Authority Stadium in Parker. The following are their top scores. Senior Branden Bohling placed first in the men’s 1,600-meters with a time of 4:44.10. Senior Ethan Vowles placed second in the men’s 110-meter-hurtles with a time of 16.88 seconds. He also placed third in the men’s 300-meter-hurdles with a time of 42.05 seconds. Freshman Maya Provencal placed third in the women’s 100-meters with a time of 13.29 seconds. Senior Sara Sonebraker placed sixth in the women’s shot put with a distance of 32 feet 7 inches. BOYS SWIMMING Valor Christian 125, Ralston Valley 118 The Mustangs lost to Valor Christian 125118 at their May 7 meet. Freshman Nicholas Fox placed first in the 200 free with a time of 1:51.50. Freshman Cody Turner placed first in the 200 individual medley with a time of 2:22.28. He also placed second in the 100 free event with a time of 50.36 seconds. Senior Johnathan Ramsey placed second in the 500 free event with a time of 5:50.74. Freshman Corbin Gettel placed third in the 100 fly with a time of 1:03.10.
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