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LET PEACE RING OUT Area churches sound bells to honor victims of gun violence on PAGE 12.

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Local airport brings new business to county

Swiss-based aircraft company among new tenants creating jobs

By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com With the additions of a Swiss-based airplane company, a convenience store and a fast-food restaurant, the Jefferson County-owned and -operated municipal airport is continuing to live up to expectations as a positive economic force in the community, county and airport officials say. Pilatus Aircraft, a Swiss company that develops,

produces and sells aircraft to customers around the world, broke ground in July at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. Not only will it generate jobs locally, airport director Bryan Johnson said, the company also plans to start an apprenticeship program at the airport. “As an airport, we’re thrilled to invest in them and have them on board,” Johnson said. Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, spanning about 1,870 acres, is home to about 300 tenants and customers and 400 aircraft, and pumps $460 million into local coffers. About 2,600 jobs, from maintenance to administration, are based at the facility, which

occupies mostly unincorporated county land, but is partially located in Broomfield and borders Westminster and Superior. County Commissioner Libby Szabo described the airport as an economic and community driver, providing jobs and attracting businesses, as well as being a place for recreational flying, flight school and fun community events, such as air shows. “People are fascinated with aviation,” Szabo said. The airport should “be something in the community — in Jefferson County — that is worldrenowned.” Airport continues on Page 6

Jeffco voters asked to ‘close gap’ in funding School board approves $568 million bond and mill levy package to improve schools and programs By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Jefferson County voters will be asked to approve a $568 million bond and mill levy package to repair the school district’s aging schools, build new ones, hire new mental health staff and update technology and other school operations. “We have got to make sure that we become the masters of our own destiny in this district and that we maintain the funds to retain the very best teachers in this district…,” said Brad Rupert of the Bond continues on Page 8

Mike Sexton watches as Ahmad Ghais of Arvada sets a ﬂower on a Muslim-American tombstone, which is represented by the symbol of a crescent and star. The brother of the 78-year-old Ghais died in 1968 ﬁghting for the U.S. in the Vietnam War. He was 24 years old. Photo by Alex DeWind

‘Decorate the grave of someone’ different Man issues call to honor Muslim-American soldiers at Fort Logan Cemetery

By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Ahmad Ghais, 78, standing in Fort Logan National Cemetery, hugged a framed photograph close to his chest.

The photo was of his younger brother, Taher, a Muslim-American soldier who died in the Vietnam War in 1968 when he was 24. So when Ghais, an Arvada resident, learned about an event called “Honor for the Fallen,” asking people to show up to Fort Logan to decorate the graves of Muslim-Americans who served in the military, he had to come. He’s personally offended, he said, by

recent rhetoric against Muslim-Americans. “This is not the country we signed up for,” he said with tears in his eyes. “Have we forgotten the value?” Mike Sexton of Highlands Ranch organized the Aug. 7 event. On a Facebook page last week, Sexton invited people to Fort Logan to honor Muslim-American Cemetery continues on Page 5

AROUND THE FIELD Turning a double play in softball can also turn a team’s momentum. Check out this story and others as we kick off three weeks of fall sports previews on PAGE 22.

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Convicted murderer sentenced to life term

FACES AMONG US Sabryna Silva received this year’s Cochran Award for exceptional care of oncology and hospice patients. Her passion for hospice care came from the experience of losing a close friend at a young age, and she’s shared that passion with countless patients. Photo courtesy of Lutheran Medical Center

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SABRYNA SILVA Lutheran Medical Center nurse and Cochran Award winner About me I am 27 years old, and was born in Denver and raised by my father, Robin Johnson. My biological mother moved to California when I was a baby and I have had minimal contact with her. Luckily, my dad was not alone. He had a lot of help from friends and family to help look after me. I graduated from Northglenn High School in 2006. I am married with three children — two girls and one boy. My career in nursing My grandmother in New Hampshire worked as a licensed practical nurse, and her line of work seemed to fit my interests. I started my first certified nursing assistant job at Colorado Lutheran Home in Arvada in 2007. In mid-2009, I experienced a friend declining from renal cancer at the young age of 24 and who passed away at Lutheran Hospice at the Collier Center in Wheat Ridge. The experience sparked my interest in hospice care.

Within a month of his passing, I interviewed and transferred to the Collier Center. I worked on my pre-requisite courses at the Community College of Denver and was accepted into an accelerated associate degree nursing program at Concorde Career College. My passion is caring for the terminally ill in all aspects, listening to their stories, holding their hand, singing praise, bathing and caring for them, providing medications for comfort and preparing for the natural dying process. It’s also very important to support and provide reassurance to families. Receiving recognition The Cochran Award recognizes exceptional care of oncology and hospice patients. This year, when I got the call from my manager, I just cried in awe. It was such an incredible, yet overwhelming feeling to receive such value and praise. This award really means a lot to me. I was nominated for this award last year and really enjoyed participating in the breakfast and ceremony. It was very touching to be present, hear the other nominees’ stories and wonderful things said about their care and work. My future goals I look forward to continuing to advance in my career as a hospice and palliative care nurse. I feel it is very important to continue to keep learning, use research and theories in nursing practice and continue to be open to the future of healthcare, nursing and technology. I hope that I can inspire people to work towards their goals, and while doing so, lay the framework for the next goal. If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., contact Clarke Reader at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Staff report A man with six prior felony convictions was handed a life sentence on Aug. 4 for his role in the murder of an Arvada man. Billy Edward Scott, 54, appeared in Jefferson County court last week where he was sentenced to life in prison, plus 60 years for the death of Troy Pitman, 44. Scott The co-defendant in the case, Leslie Barrett, 46, pleaded guilty to accessory to murder and menacing and was sentenced to 12 years in prison earlier this year. In June, Scott was convicted of first-degree murder, three counts of burglary, and menacing with a deadly weapon, among lesser charges. According to investigators, on March Barrett 9, 2015, Scott and Barrett went to Pitman’s Arvada home regarding a bail bond issue. Pittman had put up collateral for a woman who had failed to appear for a court date. Barrett was a licensed and insured bail bond agent. Scott had accompanied Barrett that day to act as protection for her. Scott was also Barrett’s boyfriend and business partner. When Scott and Barrett arrived, they entered the garage, uninvited, and attacked Pitman. An altercation ensued. At some point Barrett raised a gun, investigators said. Scott ran behind Barrett, put his arms around her, and his hands over her hands on the gun and pulled the trigger. Pitman was shot once in the back and later died.

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NEWS IN A HURRY Sustainable NREL Walking Campus Tour The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Sustainable NREL Walking Campus Tour takes place from 9:30-11:15 a.m. Aug. 19 at the NREL Education Center, 15013 Denver West Parkway, in Golden. Tours are free and open to the public. Participants must be 18 or older, a U.S. citizen and have a photo ID. Space is limited and advance registration is required. The tour is outdoors, so visitors are urged to wear comfortable walking shoes and to dress for the weather. Visits include the NREL Education Center, Research Support Facility, NREL Parking Garage and Central Detention Pond. For more information, visit www.nrel. gov or call the education center at 303384-6565.

from Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Local politicians will also make a few of their own whistle-stop speeches. Admission for the Whistle Stop Tour is $15 for adults, $5 for children, $10 for seniors and museum members, and children under 2 are free. Admission includes unlimited rides. Colorado Rails and Cocktails: Politics and Trains takes place from 5:30 to about 8 p.m. The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Admission includes snacks and two beverages of your choice. Colorado Rails and Cocktails events are limited to patrons 21 years of age or older. For more information on the events or the museum, or to purchase tickets, visit www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org.

Trains and politics at Colorado Railroad Museum The Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave. in Golden, is offering a few ways to learn how trains have been a part of politics since the early 19th century. The exhibit, Trains in Politics: Getting Out the Vote, is in the upper gallery until November. The Whistle Stop Tour takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 20. The museum will recreate some of the famous whistle-stop campaign speeches

Car show and cookout The public is invited to an auto show and cookout 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 20 at Wheat Ridge Bowling Lanes, 6595 W. 38th Ave. The food will be prepared by West Denver Trout Unlimited volunteers. For more information on the auto show, call the bowling lanes at 303420-2523. For more information on the cookout, call 303-437-3032. To learn more about West Denver Trout Unlimited, visit www.westdenvertu.org.

Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia. com. Ongoing Animal Rescue of the Rockies Rescues homeless dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters Need: Foster-care families for deathrow shelter dogs and cats

FIRE AND FOOTBALL TOGETHER IN NEW MURAL

Artist Alex Gastineau stands in front of his mural in Arvada’s new restaurant, Firehouse Subs. The mural represents the ride the Arvada Fire Protection District provided the Denver Broncos cheerleaders during the Super Bowl 50 championship parade. The restaurant is located at 7961 Wadsworth Blvd. Courtesy photo

Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org Arvada Visitors Center Need: Help assemble welcome bags for new Arvada residents. Specific dates and times are scheduled. Contact: Jean Gordon, jean@visitarvada.org or 720-898-3380 Cat Care Society Nibbles `N Kibbles Food Bank Works to reduce number of abandoned and surrendered cats Need: Donations of canned and Sign up continues on Page 28

Sign of the Times: Denver’s MLS Adds Data Fields for Smart Home Technology The headline for my Jan. 14, 2016, column was “Indications Are That 2016 Will Be the Year Home Automation Goes Mainstream.“ Denver’s MLS, www.REColorado.com, proved me right last month when they introduced new data fields for “Smart/Connected Home Features.” Listing agents can now check up to 15 of the following devices, although hardly any listings so far have any of them: Air Quality Monitor Alarm/Security System Audio/Video Controls Carbon Monoxide Detector Ceiling Fans REAL ESTATE Dishwasher TODAY Door Locks Dryer Freezer Garage Door HVAC/Fans/Vents Lighting Microwave Pool Alarm Radon Detector Refrigerator Security Cameras By JIM SMITH, Smoke Detector Realtor® Sprinklers Stove/Oven Thermostat Video Doorbell Washer Water Leak/Flood Alarm

Window Coverings What, you might ask, is a “”smart/connected” device? One such device that you have probably seen advertised on TV is the video doorbell. By connecting this device to your home’s internet WiFi, you can have the doorbell “ring” on your smartphone, no matter where in the world you are at the time. This is a great security device, because the person ringing your doorbell has no way of knowing you’re not home when you answer the ring and start talking to him or her over your phone. You also see the person on your smartphone screen. The video doorbell can also detect motion and display on your phone (and record in the cloud) video of the person approaching your front door and perhaps stealing that Fedex package which are just delivered. The most common brand is available from www.Ring.com, where you can also purchase a camera alone (no doorbell) so you can monitor any area inside or outside your home. Another “smart” device you’ve probably seen or heard of is the Nest smart thermostat, which you can read about and purchase online at www.nest.com. They also sell smart smoke detectors and security cameras. You can turn anything in your home on or off from your smartphone by buying a Wi-Ficonnected device which you plug into any outlet and then plug the device you want to control into that device. You can buy these “smart outlets’ at www.ConnectSense.com/smart-outlet.

National Drive Electric Week Is Coming to Golden Sept. 18

Whether you already have an electric vehicle (“EV”) or are thinking of buying one, you’ll want to put Sunday, Sept. 18, 9am-3pm, on your calendar. That’s when owners and would-be owners get to know each other and share what they know and want to know about driving electric cars. It’s all happening in Golden Real Estate’s parking lot at 17695 S. Golden Road, Golden. I’ll be there, of course, with my Tesla (above) and my Chevy Volt (left), and offering rides in each. You can register your participation, with or without an EV, at www.DriveElectricWeek.org. See you there! Meanwhile, I continue to give my PowerPoint presentation entitled “Gas Cars Are Obsolete — And Here’s Why” to any group that would like to hear it. You can see a PDF of my PowerPoint slides at www.GasCarsAreObsolete.info, or call me at 303-525-1851 to arrange a presentation.

They work with Apple’s HomeKit, which you can read about at www.apple.com/ios/homekit. This app connects the apps which control individual smart home systems through “scenes.” For example, you could create a “Leaving home” scene which turns off lights, locks your doors and lowers the thermostat, all with one command. You can create any number of other “scenes” which combine multiple instructions to your internet-connected home appliances from your smartphone. Interestingly, there is no place on our MLS to

specify “dumb” versions of many of the “smart/ connected” devices listed above. For example, there’s no MLS field for carbon monoxide detectors, even though there is a field for smoke alarms. There’s also no place to specify a radon detector, flood alarm or security cameras that aren't “smart” or “connected.” As a result, I suspect that some agents will inadvertently check these fields for devices that are not actually smart/connected. Do you use smart home technology in your own home? Let me know!

Do You Know About Sub-Surface Lawn Watering? I was recently made aware of a new concept in lawn irrigation that saves water. Instead of applying water above ground with sprinklers, it involves drip watering below the surface. This avoids loss of water to wind and overspray as well as to evaporation.

Sounds like a pretty neat idea. Before I write in detail about this innovation, I’d like to hear from readers who know about and/or have installed such a system. Email me at Jim@GoldenRealEstate.com if you can contribute to my research on this topic.

Price Reduced on High-End North Golden Home This home at 827 N. Ford Street was built to the highest standards by the seller, intending to make it his family’s “forever home.” Watch the narrated video tour at www.NorthGolden Home.com and you will learn about features such as these — 10 zones of radiant floor heating, even in the unfinished basement; birch hardwood and travertine tile throughout, except in the bedrooms, which are carpeted; knotty alder cabinets and doors; two sets of high-efficiency washers and dryers, one of them in the master bedroom walk-in closet; gourmet kitchen with slab granite countertops and travertine backsplash, two pantries, French door refrigerator with double drawer freezer, second sink, 5-burner gas cooktop with pot-filler, and professional exhaust fan; 10’ ceilings on the main floor, 9’ ceilings upstairs and in the basement; oversized garage with 60 amps of 220-volt service and 75 amps of 110-volt service; plumbed gas grill on the patio and wood-burning fire pit in the yard. There is no HOA, and RV parking can be arranged on the adjoining empty land owned by the seller. Open Saturday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Story behind the shoes a classic children’s tale Miners Alley retells Brothers Grimm piece By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Brothers Grimm may have written some of the most famous stories in history, but sometimes they skimped on details when it came to character. Rory Pierce, writer and director of Miners Alley Playhouse’s children’s theater, says one of his favorite stories, “The Shoemaker and the Elves,” suffers from this very problem. So he decided to do something about it. “I wrote most of the children’s theater up at Heritage Square, but I hadn’t written anything in probably three years,” Pierce said. “This is the first play I’ve written specifically for Miners Alley and our space.” Pierce’s take on “The Shoemaker and the Elves” runs at Miners Alley, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, through Aug. 20. Performances are 1 p.m. on Saturday. In Pierce’s version, the Shoemaker is a young man trying to impress the woman he loves. The problem is he’s not very good at making shoes. That is, until a couple of elves, Aelfgar and Aelfgifu (Pierce and Lisa Ann Gaylord), start helping. “Aelfgifu is a really fun character to play,” Gaylord said. “Rory’s elf is the one who does more playing around, but really knows what’s best in the end. Mine has really good intentions, but a really child-

A good craft beer blends several ingredients and flavors to fit a certain style or profile. But to get that brew into a pint glass, brewers must have hot and cold side equipment, which Olde Town Arvada’s New Image Brewing Company just installed at its brew pub. The team installed a boil kettle, a mash tun grain cooler and a 20-barrel tank. For Brandon Capps, head brewer and co-founder of the brew pub, this installation brings all their brewing capabilities on site, and increases capacity by 60 percent. Before this, the team had been utilizing equipment at another brewery since opening in March. “It’s great because now we can do everything on site,” Capps said. “I’m consistently getting empty kegs, which is a good problem to have. It’s a lot to keep up with, but we’re doing it, and this will help out a lot.” Photo by Crystal Anderson

Miners Alley Playhouse bring a unique spin to the Brothers Grimm classic “The Shoemaker and the Elves.” Photo by Jonathan Scott-McKean like way of getting what she wants.” As a children’s theater writer, Pierce said he likes to give characters arcs and lessons, without becoming too heavyhanded. “It’s always a challenge to write a new show and have it make sense,” he said. “I write them to be interactive learning experiences. This production is about doing good things without expecting a reward.” Children’s theater, and Pierce in particular, was the inspiration for Gaylord to pursue acting, and she has held onto her love of the genre. “I teach children’s classes, and encourage children to come to the theater,” she said. “With Rory’s shows, they can get up on and stage and see what it’s like. There’s always an opportunity to feel connected.”

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soldiers — and any soldier of any background — buried at the cemetery in Denver. Sexton’s idea for the gathering took root when Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump criticized the parents of Capt. Humayun Khan, a Muslim-American soldier killed in 2004 during the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Khan’s father, Khizr, who immigrated with his wife, Ghazala, from the United Arab Emirates in 1980, delivered a speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention that talked about the U.S. Constitution and Trump’s views of Muslims and other minorities. The Khans’ three sons grew up in Maryland. “We were blessed to raise our three sons in a nation where they were free to be themselves and follow their dreams,” Khizr Khan said. “Our son, Humayun, had dreams of being a military lawyer. But he put those dreams aside the day he sacrificed his life to save his fellow soldiers.” Khizr Khan also directed parts of his speech at Trump. “You have sacrificed nothing and no one,” he said. Trump responded with public criticism against the Khan family, which prompted Sexton to take action. Sexton, a computer programmer, doesn’t have a military background, but his brother is an active duty colonel in the Army and his father served in the Navy. He’s not Muslim, but through work he’s had many Muslim colleagues and friends, he said. He organized “Honor the Fallen” to show support for the Kahn family, members of the military and Muslim-American service men and women, he wrote on his Facebook page. He only expected him and his wife to show up. But by 10 a.m. on Sunday, about 20 people had congregated at the entrance of the cemetery, carrying bundles of red and pink roses and holding American flags. “I’m flabbergasted,” said Sexton. “People just came together as Americans — complete strangers from all different walks of life.” Sexton encouraged guests to honor a grave of someone different than them, whether it be race, ethnicity or religion. “If you are a Christian, place the flag on the grave of a Jewish vet,” he wrote, “If you are white, find the grave of an African-American or Latino vet and place a flag there. The important part is that we honor our fellow Americans when we can.” Jill and Samuel Jenkins, an AfricanAmerican couple from southeast Aurora, wore patriotic T-shirts and carried colorful flowers. Samuel’s parents and Jill’s father are buried at Fort Logan. The bottom line, Jill said, is that everyone in the cemetery is a hero — no matter what race, color or religion. “We have to remember these people fought for our freedom and they should never be forgotten,” she said. Sexton plans to organize an “Honor the Fallen” day at Fort Logan National

Mike Sexton, of Highlands Ranch, gives a short speech to the crowd of people at Fort Logan Cemetery before reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and reading the Gettysburg Address. “I ask you all, in that spirit,” he said, “to decorate someone’s grave.” Sexton organized the “Honor the Fallen” event. Photos by Alex DeWind

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I’m flabbergasted. People just came together as Americans — complete strangers from all different walks of life.” Mike Sexton, Honor the Fallen organizer

Cemetery once every couple of weeks. He will post updates on his Facebook page. His message to fellow Americans: “Find a military cemetery — it doesn’t have to be Fort Logan — and decorate the grave of someone with a different background than you,” he said. “It’s something simple — anyone can do it.”

WHERE IS FORT LOGAN NATIONAL CEMETERY? Fort Logan National Cemetery is located at 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., two blocks south of Hampden Avenue on the east side of Sheridan Boulevard. Burial in the cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Natural fresh-cut ﬂowers may be placed

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Suzette Cowles, of Arvada, sets a blue stone on a tombstone that has a Christian symbol of a cup with an X in the middle. “I’m not sure what this is,” she said of the symbol, “but it’s different.”

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on graves at any time of the year. Artiﬁcial ﬂowers are allowed on graves from Oct. 10 through April 15, and 10 days before through 10 days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day. Christmas wreaths, grave blankets and other seasonal adornments may be placed on graves from Dec. 1 through Jan. 20. Permanent plantings, statues, vigil lights, breakable objects and similar items are not permitted on the graves. Source: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Ahmad Ghais holds a photo of his brother, Taher, who died while ﬁghting in the Vietnam War at 24 years old. “I was utterly surprised,” he said of the event at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Aug. 7. “I certainly wanted to take part.”

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Along with maintenance shops, flight schools and corporate hangars, other businesses at the airport include car rentals, a hotel and restaurants. The airport also boasts a U.S. Customs Office available 24 hours a day. Pilatus is expected to be operational at the airport by summer 2018, Johnson said. Also coming soon are a 7-Eleven convenience store and an Arby’s restaurant. Leases for both are already in place, Johnson said. The 7-Eleven is expected to open by November and Arby’s sometime next year. Both will be on airport property, but can be used by anyone. They will be “great for the airport and the community,” Johnson said. A new advisory board Also in the works is the creation of a five-member airport advisory board to help determine the airport’s direction and its role in the community. “We live in a complex world,” Johnson said, so having additional ideas is always positive. County Commissioner Casey Tighe noted the county often uses advisory boards to help commissioners with decision-making. For instance, Jeffco Open Space Parks and Trails, which provides residents with a variety of outdoor recreational activities, has an advisory board that brings in views from all stakeholders. And it’s important to have that diversity of opinion with the airport, Tighe said. “We want to hear all those voices.” As proposed, the board would consist of an airport user; a representative from Broomfield, Westminster or Superior; a citizen at-large; an adjacent business owner; and a neighboring resident. From Aug. 15 to Aug. 26, an online survey concerning the advisory board will be conducted and meetings of the

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN METROPOLITAN AIRPORT BY THE NUMBERS $460 million —

the airport’s economic impact in the community

$154 million — payroll at

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130,000 —

approximate number of takeoffs and landings at the airport in a year

2,600 — number of jobs at the airport

400 —

approximate number of aircrafts based at the airport

300 —

approximate number of tenants/customers of the airport The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is located at 11755 Airport Way in Broomfield. To learn more, visit www.jeffco.us/ airport — Source: Jefferson County airport’s already existing focus groups will take place to discuss the subject. Information from those meetings and the survey will be presented to the county commissioners on Sept. 13. The commissioners’ comments and suggestions will then be added to the recommendation, and following that, the implementation of the advisory board is expected to begin.

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Jefferson County Board of Education. “We’ve got no reason to believe that suddenly there will be a miraculous solution to the funding problem and the funding will be given to us. … We have to do what we can to try and close the gap in funding.” The school board voted Aug. 2 to place the two proposals — a $535 million bond issue and a $33 million mill levy — on the Nov. 8 ballot. The school district serves 86,000 students. The bond would fund both phases in the district’s Facilities Master Plan, including replacement of four school facilities and construction of three new elementary schools; renovation and construction of additions at 45 schools and facilities; and repair and update 110 schools, including technology, lab spaces and furnishings. The increase in the mill levy would increase per-pupil funding for STEM, art, music and career/tech programs; improve safety and security, including hiring additional school counselors; cover any funding gaps; and provide additional monies for compensation to attract and retain good teachers. “The need has been very well documented for us in the few months we’ve sat on this board,” board president Ron

August 11, 2016 Mitchell said. “The timing in financing bonds is very good and this is an opportunity we should not miss.” If approved, the bond and mill levy proposals would cost a homeowner $49.51 a year for each $100,000 of home value and non-residential property owners $180.38 a year for each $100,000 of property value. That means the owner of a $300,000 home — a little more than the average residential assessment in Jefferson County — would pay $148.53 a year. A business owner would pay $541.14 a year for property assessed at $300,000. Former Board of Education member Ken Witt, who was defeated in a recall election last year, was critical of the bond package. “If your financial advisor suggested you borrow $568 dollars with a $1000 dollar payback over time, you would probably fire them. Yet, this Jeffco board is pursuing a $568 million bond and mill levy package with a $1 billion payback,” he said. “This 2016 bond and mill will sell out Jeffco students’ futures and break the backs of Jeffco taxpayers.” The few residents who spoke during the July 28 and Aug. 2 board meetings said they would support those tax increases. “I believe that this board would stand with me for making this pledge and commitment to work with the best of our ability to ensure the opportunities will be better for my granddaughter than they were for my son,” said Bill Bottoms, a parent of a Jeffco graduate and member of the citizen group, Citizens Who Support Jeffco Schools, which was founded to promote the bond and mill levy override.

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Jennifer Granberry, a parent at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School in Lakewood, said now is the time to push for the funding, as her school, along with the district’s other 153 schools, is rapidly aging. “It has become clear that we can no longer wait to put off the deferred maintenance..., especially given the lead issue,” she said. “We need this money and we need this bond and mill levy money now.” Annually, district officials said Jeffco has been receiving $77 million less in state funding because of the negative factor, which reflects the amount of money a district does not receive because of a reduction in statewide K-12 education funding. In all, the district has received $485 million less in state funding since the 2009-2010 school year because of the negative factor. “The deficits, the impact on our kids cannot continue…,” board member Susan Harmon said. “When we are looking at this, we are broadly looking at this and we appreciate the significance and the impact. But the impact on our kids far outweighs the tax increase.” The last time Jefferson County voters were asked to raise taxes for education was in 2013, when 65 percent of voters turned down Proposition 66, a sales tax increase to fund statewide education. Jill Fellman, who served on the school board from 20112015, said she supports the current board’s decision. “I share the belief that it is critical we ensure Jeffco students excel in an engaging, safe learning environment that prepares them for college or career,” she said. “We also want to attract and keep top teachers and make sure they have the resources they need to address the diverse needs of all learners.” But not everyone in the district is pleased. Jeffco resident Cindy Kruse wrote a critical email to the board after its decision, saying: “You need to see just where you can cut corners on your wasteful spending and all those run-down schools should have been kept up from the start.” If approved, the bond tax will be in place for the next 20 years, and the mill tax will be permanent. “PreK-12 funding in Colorado faces a lot of challenges,” said John Ford, president of the district’s teachers’ union in an email. “… The negative factor, passed during the Great Recession, is still in effect and continues to grow. Once we have a finalized proposal for a bond and mill levy override, it will go through our process where our members, the educators who are in the schools every day, will determine if JCEA will support the effort this fall.” The district plans to provide information to students, staff and Jeffco taxpayers on what the additional cost might looks like for individual households. Harmon emphasized it’s time to lessen the deficit’s impact on Jeffco students. “Our programs deserve this,” she said. “Our kids deserve this.”

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Benefits to being in good company “You are known by the company you keep.” – Aesop This restatement of one of Solomon’s proverbs was one of hundreds of thoughts that my father tried to impress upon me as I was growing up. And it wasn’t that I made a habit of hanging out with boneheads or troublemakers — he just knew and tried his best to give all of us the best chance we could have. He knew that the people you surround yourself either help you achieve or they distract you from achieving. And, in a surprise development, my dad was right. When I went to college, I knew nothing. I mean, like most 18-year-olds, I thought I knew everything, but, in reality, I was clueless. I had come from a fairly small pond, musically speaking, one in which I could usually get by on my limited natural abilities and a minimum of effort. So, when I arrived at the University of Colorado, I started drowning in the culture shock within days. Luckily for me, fate had chosen great company for me. My roommate my freshman year was a young man that I had never met before, but who was, also, a music student. And not just any music student — Matt was a bassoon player. Now, I must digress. For those of you who aren’t musicians, most of the different instruments have their own, shall we say, personalities. Trumpet players are like fighter pilots

— everything has to be higher, faster, louder. And, yes — we have the egos to match. Drummers are, typically, like the Sweat Hogs from “Welcome Back, Kotter” — boisterous, inappropriate and obnoxious (though, it must be noted, really good percussionists are Michael Alcorn among the truly brilliant in the world). And HITTING tuba players tend to HOME be a little like offensive lineman — subdued, team-oriented, sometimes a little slow, but absolutely priceless. Bassoonists, and their cousins, the oboe players, tend to be like uptight engineers: precise, meticulous, disciplined, and tireless. My roommate Matt was all of those things. The first week of classes, Matt got very excited because he got a shipment of raw sugar cane. I know — thrilling, right? What I didn’t know at that time — because, remember, I knew nothing — was that cane is the raw material that woodwinds make their reeds out of. And, since the reed is actually the thing that makes the initial sound, it’s a pretty important thing. I then watched Matt proceed to evaluate

every single piece of cane in the batch, sort them, make a few initial carvings of them, and then set them aside to be worked on later. That took two hours. Why was he setting them aside for later? Because it was time for him to practice. Three hours. Which led up to a rehearsal — two more hours. After rehearsal and dinner, two more hours of practice. Then Matt got to work making his reeds out of the raw cane. Sure, I watched all this, and thought it was a bit psychotic. Then I watched him repeat this routine every day for the next two weeks. And I understood: Being good at something is nothing more than the repeated pursuit of good habits, applied over time. I started practicing more, studying more, listening more, building habits, and, after a while, I knew a few things. One of these days, I’ll be good at it. So, young people, as you are gearing up to start a new school year, and especially those of you off on the new adventure of college, my one piece of advice to you is this: Choose well the people you surround yourself with. It doesn’t mean don’t have any fun — it means the smart people will show you how and when to have fun. Preferably, in celebration of something great! 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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Truth is welcome during the election season In the 1990s, I read “What I Saw at the Revolution,” authored by Peggy Noonan, who was President’s Reagan’s speechwriter and who also coined such phrases as “kinder, gentler nation” and “thousand points of light” for George H.W. Bush. After reading Noonan’s account, I decided that I, too, wanted to be a political speechwriter. To anyone who asked why, I told them that, in political discourse, you can tug on people’s heartstrings and you can play fast and loose with the facts. I cringe now when I recall this. I write often in this space to exhort those in political life (as well as those of us who are not) to stick to the facts, to be transparent, and to be accountable for what we say and do. After all, facts are facts, right? A thing is either true or it is false. So went my reasoning, until a conversation I had yesterday about – of all

things – my golf shirts. While in San Diego last fall, I visited Torrey Pines Golf Course, where I purchased a great golf shirt from the pro shop. Now, based on the state of my game, me wearing a golf shirt with the Torrey Andrea Doray Pines logo is akin to out-of-staters ALCHEMY coming to ski in Colorado all decked out in the latest gear and clothing and spending the week on the bunny slope. In our conversation, when asked if I would ever say that I had actually golfed at Torrey Pines, I replied that I could respond with something like “I didn’t have

a great round that day.” True? Yes. Misleading? You betcha! (My friend suggested that a better response would be “I could have had my best round ever.” Just as true, but waaaay more misleading.) Either response, however factually accurate it is, would lead most people to believe that I had golfed at Torrey Pines and 1) did not pay well, or 2) had my best round ever. True? Not one bit! So I would clearly be playing fast and loose with the facts … and that did not make me feel good. That’s why I’m grateful for all the factcheckers during this election season. Because of instant access to information, speeches and statements are analyzed in real time, and results are posted within minutes. With just one click, I can see whether a given “fact” is true, false, or the dreaded “true but misleading” … just like my bogus responses about Torrey Pines.

I admit I often attempt to tug on your heartstrings, especially when I’m writing about my family, or about people who are abused or oppressed, or about love and loss. Some of you tell me that I have done this. By the same token, some of you have told me, on occasion, that I may not have my facts straight, and I appreciate your comments, as well as the opportunity to set the record right. Sometimes it’s a simple matter of clarity. But, as a journalist, my own personal code is to be purposely truthful with you. And, in the ever-morecontentious run-up to the presidential election, I challenge our politicians to do the same. Now that could bring a tear to the eye.

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pecially one that has a declining public school enrollment no-less) expect to command the majority of my property tax bill, as my so-called educational hit will go from 47.5 percent to 52.5 percent of the total tax? Shouldn’t the board’s historic propensity to defer maintenance be rectified first by using current funding, rather than irresponsibly with 25-year money (principle + interest)? Shouldn’t our district emulate Denver first and greatly increase the number of its charter schools, thus saving significant facilities costs? As 50 years of testing have verified the 1966 Coleman Report, which showed that the students’ achievement outcomes depend almost entirely on the integrity of their home lives, not on spending levels or exotic buildings, should we not tell the board: Show us improved results first? Should not Jeffco voters adamantly say no to this bloated bond and mill levy increase? Russell W Haas, Golden

Bad road repair in Arvada The city of Arvada has adopted a practice of repairing roads by milling out sections and then refilling them with asphalt. Great idea if you want two seams that are just cracks waiting to happen where there was just one before the repair. The repairs are so bad that driving down the road is worse than the road before the repairs. I have no idea what the rest of the plan is but where they have done this repair before the road is as rough as any county dirt road. This is a total waste of time and money. The only thing is they may have invented the only proven method that will prevent texting and driving as the road is so bad even my passenger cannot text while I drive. Simms from 64th Avenue, north to the railroad, has definitely been completed, but is really bad. Partially completed projects that look to be using the same technique: 64th Ave from Wadsworth East Pierce from Ralston Road North to

64th Kipling from Ralston Road South There may be more. As everyone that has ever driven a car knows, patches are never smooth. The city has effectively replaced the road with dozens of bumps. Sometimes leaving I would guess less than 50 percent of the original roadway surface. This method may save materials cost but the labor cost should outweigh the savings. They have been working on 64th for weeks, when paving that section would only take a couple of days. And the final product is far worse than the standards of any other city I have traveled in. If they are going to come back in and mill the whole surface flat from curb to curb then fully resurface the whole street, great. I am not optimistic based on the results on Simms Street Monty Purcella, Arvada

Look before you sign Colorado is under siege from out-ofstate signature collectors who want to use innocent-sounding ballot proposals to gut a major part of our state’s economy. According to a study from the University of Colorado, the proposals being pushed would lower Colorado’s gross domestic product by an average of $7.1 billion during the next five years alone and put $1.2 billion in tax revenue at risk – revenue that is used to build schools and make communities safer. Before you sign what looks like a well-meaning ballot petition, read it closely. The job you save may be your own. Jeremy Story, Golden Questioning the school bond Does the Jeffo taxpayer exist primarily for the nourishment of its fiscally irresponsible over-spending (R-1) School Board? Why should any single entity (es-

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Barth, Germany for the remainder of the war. After a brief stint in civilian life, he rejoined the US Air Force and served as Navigator on the B-29 Super Fortress and weapons officer on the F-89 Scorpion, and F-101 Voodoo fighter interceptors. Initially retiring to Colorado Springs in 1969, he later moved to Barksdale AFB in Shreveport, Louisiana where he worked for nearly 20 years for the State of Louisiana as an employment agent. In 1998 he moved with his wife to Denver to be near his children and grandchildren. A huge patron of the arts in his golden years, he thoroughly enjoyed nights out at the ballet, symphony, and theatre. His calm sensibility, wonderful sense of humor

and love of his family will be sorely missed. His beloved Glenna preceded him in death in 2001. He was buried with Glenna, with full military honors, at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Surviving are his sons, Gregory and Jerry, a brother Robert Hakes, three grand children and two great-grand children. Donations can be made to theWounded Warrior Project.

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The Rev. Brian Winter tolls the bell inside the historic chapel at Christ’s Episcopal Church every Wednesday at 1 p.m. The church is one of many in Colorado participating in a project that focuses on prayer and remembering victims of violence. Photo by Shanna Fortier

For whom the bells toll Bells in Episcopal churches ring weekly to remember victims of gun violence and promote peace By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com

t 1 p.m. every Wednesday, the bell in the historic chapel at Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Castle Rock rings 49 times — one toll in remembrance of each person killed in the Orlando, Florida, shootings on June 12. As the bells toll, pastors and community members in attendance pray not only for those killed in Orlando, but also people killed, injured and bereaved in San Bernardino, California; Aurora; Newtown, Connecticut; Dallas and countless other communities across the nation that have experienced tragic and deadly shootings. “My hope for the bell tolling is that it would bring the community to prayer and also to discernment of how we can bring peace,” said the Rev. Brian Winter of Christ Episcopal. “How can we be that spark of joy and peace in people’s lives?” The Castle Rock church is only one of many embracing the Tolling of the Bells project. Episcopal churches across Colorado are participating with a goal to bring change to their neighbors, community and elected representatives in the U.S. Congress by bringing continues awareness to gun voilence. Rev. Susan Springer, of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Boulder, organized the project that continues through Nov. 2. The Episcopal Church in Colorado is made up of 103 worshipping communities with approximately 30,000 members. Since the early Middle Ages, churches have rung bells to call people to prayer and a community to attention, both facets represented in the Tolling of the Bells project.

“After each mass shooting we, like many other Americans, are outraged and deeply saddened,” the project page on episcopalcolorado.org reads. “We pray. In time, the shock of the incident diminishes. The demands of our own lives intervene and draw our attention elsewhere — until the next tragic incident occurs. We find ourselves praying that each incident will be the last, and yet they continue.” For Winter, prayer is the beginning. “It has to start with prayer and hopefully prayer can change the world,” he said. “But it also changes us. It makes us more aware of who we are and what our part in all of this is.” At the same time the bells toll in Castle Rock, they are tolling at St. Philip in the Field Church in Sedalia. “There’s a solidarity in a sense of bonding,” the Rev. Janet Fullmer said of the bells ringing at the same time throughout the state. “It underscores that we’re not alone in caring and remembering and thinking and praying and trying to be agents of change.” Some churches, such as St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Littleton, don’t have bells to toll. So the congregations is raising awareness with a plywood sign in the shape of a bell, which is displayed in front of the church on Dry Creek Road. “I think everybody is heartbroken by the different violence around us, so we wanted to be part of speaking up for more decent community values,” said Rev. Michael Carney of St. Timothy’s. “We hope to remind the com-

munity that there are so many decent, caring people everywhere and that we all stand together against this terrible violence.” In Castle Rock, Winter hopes the bell from his church will be heard blocks away on Wilcox Street. And he hopes that, when townspeople hear it, they will think about how they can be God’s instruments of peace in the world today.

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Ongoing Activities, Ongoing /Business Groups Mondays The Arvada Chorale, an auditioned community chorus, rehearses Monday evenings from September to June at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. The chorale performs three concerts a year plus many community events. For audition information, call 720-432-9341, or email info@arvadachorale.org. Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:15-5:30 p.m.; workshop runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/ checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com. Drop-in Storytimes Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless classics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme. Drop-in storytimes are at 10 a.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www. arvada.org/nature or call 720-898-7405. Suitable for all ages. No registration required. English as A Second Language tutorial classes available Sunday and Monday evenings at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Registration required. Call Kathy Martinez at 303-882-2751. Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@ gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo. Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join. Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens

the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com. Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community. Tuesdays

Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and ﬁtness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.

Applewood Kiwanis Club meets from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. These are just three of our many projects. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565.

Wheat Ridge Art League meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave, Wheat Ridge. Social time starts at 6:45 p.m. Enjoy an art demo by an award-winning artist each month at 7:30 pm. All art mediums and abilities welcome. Contact Pat McAleese at 303-941-4928 or mcpainter03@ comcast.net for information. No meeting August or December.

Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.

Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273.

Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com. Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden. org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021. Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-718-7307 with questions. Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550. New members welcome. Northside Coin Club is a group of collectors that meets monthly to promote the hobby of numismatics among its members and the public. The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 12205 Perry St., at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village in Broomﬁeld. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Find more information about our club at www.northsidecoinclub.org/ or look for us on Facebook. Master Networks of Belmar Entrepreneurs and professionals interested in growing their business and personal connections, this is the group for you. We use a national platform that includes an educational component along with traditional networking aspects. Group is oriented toward entrepreneurs and professionals. The group meets from 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at DeMarras Bourbon Bar & Eatery, 11100 W. Alameda Ave. For information, visit a meeting or call Suzie at 303979-9077 or email Littleton@Mathnasium.com.

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American Legion Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org. Arvada Biz Connection www.meetup.com/ Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303997-9098. Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets from 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-4314697. Arvada Rotary meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657. Looking for a speaking club in Golden? Buffalo Toastmasters meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the ﬁrst and third Wednesday of each month at the Denver West Ofﬁce Park, 14142 Denver West Parkway, Building 51, Suite 195, Golden. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or http://www. meetup.com/Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment. Dawn Yawn Toastmasters meets from 6:458:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s Restaurant, 565 Union Blvd., Lakewood (on the southwest corner of 6th Avenue and Union Boulevard). You

need Toastmasters training because communication is not optional, it is required. Do you communicate with confidence, are you worried about your next big presentation or job interview. Attend the first three meetings for free. Call 303988-2025 for directions. For information about the club, contact dawnyawn.toastmastersclubs. org or John Googins, VP of membership, at 303547-0084, john.googins@gmail.com. Foothills Music Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-9889565. Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join. Kiwanis Club of Alameda West meets from 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the IHOP Restaurant, 389 S. Wadsworth Blvd., in the Lakewood City Commons Shopping Center. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Alameda West Kiwanis Club is dedicated to serving the community through various service and fundraising projects. Our club has been of service to our community for more than 35 years. Join us at one of our meetings or for a service project. Contact Bob Zachman at 303988-5678 or visit us at Alameda West Kiwanis on Facebook.

Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments. New Apostolic Church food pantry is open 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at 5290 Vance St., Arvada. Come in through the rear entrance of the church. Order Sons of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055. Professional women NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. Thursdays All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by providing them items made by hand. We encourage you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our fun group. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Phillips Methodist Church, 1450 S. Pierce, Lakewood. Contact actofcolo@gmail.com for more information. Arvada Associated Modelers hosts training night, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays from May to September (weather permitting) at the Arvada Airpark, 7608 Highway 93, Golden (use the Pioneer entrance between Leyden Road and 64th Clubs continues on Page 19

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MILESTONES Arvada Mattea Keister, of Arvada, earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2016 semester from the University of Kansas. Elijah Larimer, of Arvada, was awarded a skill point certificate in carpentry from Warren Occupational Tech Center in Lakewood. This certificate is one of the nation’s highest awards for career and technical skill. Cooper Pauley, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Monmouth College. Pauley is a junior majoring in wellness administration. He is the son of Guy and Gina Paula, of Arvada. Weston Peterson, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2016 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Andy Pruett, of Arvada, earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2016 semester from the University of Kansas. Michael Porter, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Grinnell College. Porter is the son of David and Michelle Porter, of Arvada. Samuel Adam Reinicke, of Arvada, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Molly Seaman, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Cabrini University. Cassandra Stephanie Valdez, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2016 president’s honor roll at the University of

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Avenue). Anyone interested in learning to ﬂy radio control models is invited to take a no obligation, introductory ﬂight with an instructor. No previous experience is needed, and the club provides radios and airplanes. Training is free and open to everyone. It’s fun for the entire family. Go to www. arvadamodelers.com/pilot-training/. Business spirituality Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed

Wyoming. Golden Petty Officer 2nd Class Lisa Harrison, of Golden, is serving in the U.S. Navy and participating in the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise, the Rim of the Pacific Exercise. Harrison is a D’evelyn High School graduate. She is a culinary specialist aboard USS Shoup, operating out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. As a Navy culinary specialist she is responsible for all shipboard food service paperwork to serve the over 300 sailors aboard three meals a day. Information about Rim of the Pacific Exercise is available at http:// www.cpf.navy.mil/rimpac/ Shannon Lynn Pallas, of Golden, graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University. Lakewood Laura E. Beach, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. McKenzie Moriah Danforth, of Lakewood, graduated with a master’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Joanna M. Farrell, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Austin James Foster, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Foster is a junior majoring in management. Austin Grogan, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933. CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www. CertusNetwork.com.

roll at Fort Hays State University. Grogan is a sophomore majoring in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking). Lilia Kerski, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Pepperdine University. Dana Lubieniecki, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 honor roll at Montana State University, Billings. Joseph Anthony Majetich, of Lakewood, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Katie Nichole Marcheso, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 president’s

honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Rachel C. Parziale, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Zachary Everett Witters, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2016 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Andra L. Zimmerman, of Lakewood, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Wheat Ridge Blake Weiman, of Wheat Ridge, earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2016 semester from the University of Kansas.

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THEATER/SHOWS

‘Shoemaker and the Elves’ Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Shoemaker and the Elves” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 20 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Appropriate for ages 12 and under. Contact 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com. ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horrors” through Sunday, Aug 21, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Comedy, horror, rock musical about a hapless ﬂorist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. For tickets and information, call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com

MUSIC Prince Charming’s Dilemma Fairy Godmothers gone bad. Witches turned good. Five princes not necessarily looking for love, and princesses ﬁghting off dragons. Enjoy of this seriously mixed-up fairy tale comedy, with a dash of true love thrown in for zest, and see if situations turn out for better or for worse. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13 and Aug. 19-20 at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Tickets available at the door. Call 303-4566772 for information. Go to www.coloradoacts.org to register for fall classes. Safety Awareness Fair The Jefferson County District Attorney plans its Community Safety Awareness Day safety fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Free safety services includes document shredding (limit 5 boxes), prescription round-up, Medevac Helicopter, free bike helmets for kids and bike rodeo, free 911 cell phones for seniors, 70 booths, activities for kids, demonstrations and giveaways. Parking lot shuttle. Contact Cary Johnson at 303-271-6970 or csjohnso@ jeffco.us Community Garden Open House Arvada Community Garden will have an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at 9195 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. In its 49th year, the community garden includes more than 100 plots that are operated and maintained by club members for residents who do not have space of their own for a garden. Gardeners will bring dishes made from items grown in their gardens. Go to www.arvadagardeners.org Concert Boo Ray performs at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Little Bear Saloon, 28075 Colorado Highway 74, Evergreen. Go to www. booraymusic.com. Boo Ray is a southern troubadour who has forged and honed his sound in South Georgia honky-tons, Gulf Coast jukes, Nashville nightclubs and Los Angeles songwriter joints. Set in Nashville, Boo Ray is set to release his ﬁfth album, Sea of Lights. Winston Churchill As one of the key architects of the Allied victory in World War II, Winston Churchill is widely regarded as one of the most important political leaders of the 20th century. Join Active Minds from 2:303:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, as we examine Churchill’s life before becoming prime minister of England, his years in the job, and his lasting impact on his country and the world. Program takes place at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. Call 303-742-4800 to RSVP.

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Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra again performs a free concert in Golden’s Parfet Park at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. The concert wraps up the Golden Fine Arts Festival, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21. The orchestra welcomes guest artists, the Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra, internationally known for performing big band music with a 21st century twist. Contact www.jeffsymphony.org or call 303-278-4237.

ART/FILM

Community College Exhibits Red Rocks Community College presents “Last in the Woods” by RRCC faculty member Alexis Clements and “When Trellises Break” by Terri Bell through Thursday, Aug. 25, in the Susan K. Arndt Gallery on the college’s Lakewood campus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Last in the Woods” focuses on illustrating personal narratives through semi-constructed photographic imagery staged in a wooded landscape. Much of this work involves the installation of objects and at times incorporates use of self-portraiture. “When Trellises Break” involves a photographic and mixed media series and narrative. The artist explores the vulnerability many of us experience during springtime. Arts and Crafts Exhibitors Exhibitors are needed for the ﬁfth annual Stober Elementary School arts and crafts fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. More than 45 booths are available; booth sizes are 8 by 8. Applications are due by Sept. 26. Contact Anne Drobny at annedrobny@gmail. com. 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.

EVENTS

Woofstock, Burgers & Dogs BBQ Mount Vernon Country Club presents Woofstock, Burgers & `Dogs’ BBQ from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Mount Vernon Country Club, 24933 Club House Circle, Golden. All proceeds will beneﬁt the Evergreen Animal Protective League, and dogs and cats will be on site looking for new homes. Admission is free; interactive art activities, food and dog wash available at varied costs. Music by 60s cover band The Modnicks.

Blues and BBQ The 19th annual Blues & BBQ for Better Housing Block Party moves to Edgewater, which means more room to enjoy the bands, booths and beer from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Citizen’s Park, at 24th and Benson Street in Edgewater, just three blocks west of Sloan Lake Park. Proceeds go to Denver’s Habitat for Humanity. Go to www.bluesnbbq. com. Immigration Controversy The debate over national policies and practices regarding illegal immigration will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Border Wars: Is There a Compassionate Response to Illegal Immigration?” features ﬁlmed interviews with a border patrol agent, Mexican nationals, and former U.S. Representative Tom Tancredo, an outspoken critic of immigration policy. During the program, participants will examine various sides of the issue and be given an opportunity to share their own perspectives. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. 50-Plus Volunteer Fair Add a sense of purpose and zest to your senior years, and meet some wonderful people along the way. There are some great causes out there for children, adults, seniors, animals, history, environment, etc. Learn more at a volunteer fair from 8:15-11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Volunteering is associated with less depression, increased well-being, and longer life. Visit a variety of agencies that have opportunities for you to make a difference. A free Finding a Good Volunteer Fit talk is presented by Metro Volunteers at 10 am. Register for the fair and talk at 303-425-9583. Volunteer agencies, call 303-467-7197 for vendor information and fees. Community Bible Study Women, children and teens are invited to register for Denver Northwest Community Bible Study from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road, Arvada. Fall classes meet from 9:3011:30 a.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 7 and running for 30 weeks. Go to denvernorthwest.cbsclass.org or contact Robin Alexander at 720-9355024. Open All Breed Horse Show The Colorado Stock Horse Association’s open all-breed shows take place Sunday, 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.

HEALTH

Relay For Life The American Cancer Society Relay For Life gives communities the chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and ﬁght back against the disease. Each year, more than 4 million people participate in this global phenomenon and raise money and awareness to save lives from cancer. Following is a partial schedule of Relay For Life events: Friday, Aug. 12, Relay for Life, mountain area (Evergreen/ Conifer); Saturday, Sept. 10, Relay for Life, Northglenn/Webster Lake, Webster Lake. Nutritional Coaching Megan Grover, master of medical science and nutritional health coach at the Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, offers free one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions for the public. Call the store at 303-423-0990 for an appointment.

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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.

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Classic play can be doubly difficult Turning one swing of a bat into two outs is a challenge for fielders — but a true gem when accomplished

Traditional double plays in high school softball are rare, but Valor Christian second baseman Abby Zuschlag, left, and shortstop Lauren Foster completed one during the fifth inning of a 1-1 game to stall a Wheat Ridge rally in last season’s Class 4A state championship contest. Valor went on to win, 2-1, to capture its second consecutive state title. Courtesy photo

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Double plays can deflate offensive momentum, but they are rare in high school softball. Most are of the line-drive variety. Turning a classic double play — shortstop to second base to first base — doesn’t happen often. It takes precise timing, good footwork and a hard-hit grounder. The distance between bases is 30 feet shorter than in baseball, adding to the difficulty of turning two. “The double play in softball is a tough turn with just 60 foot bases and so many girls having great foot speed out of the batter’s box,” Douglas County High School coach Brian Stebbins said. “So many things have to go right that it isn’t a play we see very often.” Last season in Division I college softball, UCLA was the top team in turning double plays, with 45 in 59 games for an average of 0.79 per game. No statistics were kept for high school softball, but the averages would likely also be much less than one a game. “The traditional double play at the high school level is not seen very often,” Legend coach Kristen Shirk said. “Timing is definitely a key in turning two, along with proper footwork on the bag and knowing when as a fielder it’s best if you pop your feet to throw or backhand your throw.” Valor Christian coach Dave Atencio can’t help but celebrate whenever he sees a ground ball turn into a double play by his team. “It is one of the toughest plays to execute in the game of softball because

THE PATH AHEAD Softball teams can officially start practicing double plays and other skills Aug. 15 and can start playing games Aug. 19. Class 3A, 4A and 5A regional tournaments will be held Oct. 14, with the state tournament for all three classes scheduled for Oct. 21 and 22 at Aurora Sports Park. of the speed of the players today getting up the line,” he said. “Usually, you can get the lead runner at second but getting that second runner or the runner at first

is by far the toughest play. Your traditional double plays are few and far between.” Valor Christian turned an important double play in the fifth inning to help the Eagles defeat Wheat Ridge, 2-1, in the 2015 Class 4A state championship game. With the score tied 1-1 in the fifth inning, Valor stalled the Farmers’ rally when shortstop Lauren Foster backhanded a hard grounder, delivering an accurate feed to second baseman Abby Zuschlag, who quickly relayed the ball to first to complete the double play. “Yes I remember the play,” Foster said. “In the beginning of the game, I had the same ball hit to me and I booted the ball. I got the same play again and I made sure I got down on the ball and made a

good flip to Abby. And Abby made an awesome throw to first. That was a huge play. It was momentum changing.” Foster, who has committed to play at the University of Wisconsin, and Zuschlag are seniors who will anchor the Eagles’ infield again this season. “It’s good to have a good relationship with your second baseman, to have that feel with the other person, because if you don’t have that you are going to be discombobulated when you are trying to make that smooth double play,” Foster said. “In softball, it’s completely different that baseball. You have to be quicker, so if you are not smooth and fluid when Turn two continues on Page 23

A time and a place for team strategy Schools must rely on the pack — not just a lone wolf — to find success

THE ROAD AHEAD Official cross country practices begin Aug. 15. Regionals are set for Oct. 20-22, with the all-class state cross country meet scheduled for Oct. 29 at the Norris Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs.

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Cross country highlights individuals, but it also is a team activity. And while not always apparent to the casual observer, there are team strategies that many coaches support and encourage. “You are only as strong as your fifth runner,” Mountain Vista coach Jonathan Dalby said. “If you take the top four spots in a meet but your fifth, sixth or seventh runner is last, you are not going to win the team title. We push the team aspect of it more than the individual aspect.” Mountain Vista is the four-time boys Class 5A state champion. Last season, the top five scoring Golden Eagles finished fifth, sixth, eighth, 11th and 22nd. Cherry Creek’s girls were the 2015 Class 5A state runners-up, and the Bruins are one of many teams that strategically study a course and have a game plan. “We try to focus mostly on the team aspects of cross country,” Cherry Creek coach Ethan Dusto said. “We train as a team and race as a team... we have team dinners and meetings to foster a bond between our athletes.” Horizon coach TJ Ricciardi embraces the team aspect of the sport. “It’s all about the grouping of runners,”

Rock Canyon coach Dan Davies talks to potential Jaguars cross country runners before a preseason workout. While cross country is often looked at as primarily an individual sport, the team element is important, area coaches say. Photo by Jim Benton Ricciardi said. “Many of the most successful teams will have a real small one through five split, meaning that the difference between their first runner’s time and their final scoring runner’s time is a smaller margin, especially if you do not have a standout first runner. “Additionally, you want your sixth and seventh runners to try to displace other teams’ five scoring runners.”

Building team unity is a goal for many coaches in a sport dominated by individual brilliance. “We build camaraderie with the whole team via weekly relationship building, like team dinners, ultimate Frisbee and other social events,” Ponderosa coach Katherine Dorman said. During races, teams attempt to run in packs.

“We can have a pack mentality where the kids try to work together as much as they can,” Dalby said. “Sometimes we’ll ask them to stick together and find a spot in the race to make a move together and try to break away,” “One thing we like to stress is to make sure our last mile of the race is faster than everybody. We want to make sure we’re moving faster than everybody else.” But how long should an elite runner stay with a pack of teammates and possibly jeopardize his or her chance of winning the race? “It kind of depends on how much of a standout they are,” Dusto said. “If they are close enough to the rest of my pack, I’ll usually try to get them to go out a little slow and build, trying to bring the rest along for as long as possible. If they are substantially better than the pack or don’t race well without a fast start, then sometimes they just need to go. In this case, it becomes a much more individual or competition-based race instead of a team-based race.”

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In short, putting is at a premium Long drives bring bragging rights, but a consistent stroke on the greens often wins tournaments By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Lakewood senior Grifﬁn Barela says putting is important and missing short putts can destroy conﬁdence which results in higher scores. Photo by Jim Benton

A massive drive is an excellent way to start, but those 3- to 6-foot putts often make the biggest difference in a golfer’s score on a hole. Many high school golfers are long off the tee, but most of the players at the top of tournament leader boards are also consistent on the greens with their putters. “As great as it is to hit a 325-yard drive, you have to make those 5-foot putts if you are going to play well,” said Lakewood senior Griffin Barela, who tied for fifth in last season’s Class 5A state tournament. “Making those putts is more important really. If you hit the shots and you don’t make the putts, it can really demoralize you.” Arapahoe golf coach Harry Buckner has different putting drills for his golfers, including one with a 6-foot circle around the pin. “We get on different spots on the green and try to putt three balls into that circle, which puts you within 3-feet of the hole,” he

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making the double play you are not going to get both outs. “You have to be smart. You have to have the feel of the game. Abby does a really great job of that, having that feel.” Zuschlag said throwing accuracy and confidence are keys in completing a

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said. “The secret to not three-putting is getting that first one within 3 feet. “In both of our practices during the week, we’ll spend 80 percent of our time from 100 yards in, chipping and putting. If you can get it up and down, that’s where you save your shots. All the shots count the same.” David Rooney, a senior golfer at Douglas County High School, agrees that three-putt greens can often be avoided with good lag putts. “With longer putts, it’s more of knowing the greens you are playing on,” he said. “Most of that just comes from an athletic feel for it. You can’t really calculate it. I don’t aim for the hole. I aim for an area around the middle of it. “Those shorter putts are tough. I have trouble with super long putts, getting it in that 5-foot range. Those short putts, I’ve been doing a good job of making a lot of those.” Confidence plays a key role in putting success. “If you’re not making the putts, especially the short ones, your confidence gets really down,” Barela said. “The rest of your game starts suffering because you put more pressure on yourself trying to hit it closer and closer because you are not confident you are going to make the putts like 4 to 6 feet. “For me, it’s those 5-footers that are harder because that’s the range that you expect to

classic double play. “The most difficult thing is the accuracy of the throw,” she said. “If the throw to the player covering second base is not right where it should be, it’s going to take longer to turn and throw to first base. “Confidence is key. We practice double plays so many times it’s beginning to feel more and more natural. The double play against Wheat Ridge was probably one of the most exciting plays for Lauren and I because of how hard we work in

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practice and how hard we work together. It was natural and it didn’t seem like it was something extraordinary because of how much we practice.” Martin Stricklett, who resigned as Wheat Ridge coach last January to accept the softball job at Brighton, constantly has his team working on executing double plays. “A double play is one of the things that will kill your momentum, give the other team all your momentum and will wreck you real fast,” he said. “We work

THE COURSE AHEAD High school boys golf teams started formal practices Aug. 8 and tournament play began Aug. 11. One-day regional golf tournaments for all classes are scheduled for Sept. 19, with the state tournaments set for Sept. 26 and 27. The Class 5A state tournament will be held at Bookcliff Country Club in Grand Junction, the Class 4A meet will be at the River Valley Ranch in Carbondale, and the 3A state tourney will be played at Saddle Rock in Aurora. make them but you still have to hit a good putt with a good read. There are no gimmes, but you do expect to make them, and if you miss them you start to get a little frustrated with yourself.” And frustration builds along with the score. “You have to put it out of your head and know your stroke is still there,” Barela said. “You are going to miss putts but you can’t let that dictate the way you putt the rest of the round.” hard every day on how to turn a double play correctly, how to feed the ball, whether it is from the pitcher or any infielder and how an infielder is receiving the ball. “Most double plays today are from the pitcher to the shortstop to first base. The hardest thing is the pitcher fielding the ball and feeding the shortstop without her being there yet. A lot of double plays come down to whether the shortstop or second baseman is going to get to the bag on the feed to turn the double play.”

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Homestead Golf Course, 11500 West Hampden Ave., is one of two courses owned by Lakewood. The short championship course is a par 65. Photo by Clarke Reader

Behind the scenes at Homestead golf course Seasonal staff keep course a top-tier stop By Clarke Reader creader@colorado communitymedia.com Marc Kouzmanoff’s idea of a perfect start to the day is getting up around 4:30 in the morning and mowing the lawn. It just so happens the lawn he’s mowing is Lakewood’s Homestead Golf Course.

“At 5:30, I get out on the course in my mower, and you have this amazing view of the sunrise,” he explained. “Homestead has some of the best views of any golf course in the area.” Kouzmanoff, 64, is one of the course’s 21 seasonal employees who help Homestead maintain its award-winning links. The bulk of these seasonal employees are retirees like Kouzmanoff, who love golf and are looking for something to do. “Our youngest seasonal employee

plants, water features and wildlife — all of which require extreme attention to detail and care. “Homestead is an Audubon Certified Sanctuary Site, so myself and another seasonal employee, Mike Ramee, do birdcount surveys as we’re out there,” Kouzmanoff said. “I studied wildlife biology in college, and I finally get to use it here.” Kouzmanoff, who lives in Lakewood,

is 16, and our oldest is 81,” said Kevin Sjursen, assistant golf course superintendent at Homestead. “The bulk of our employees are retired, and I can’t say enough about these guys — they’re dedicated, enthusiastic and take care of all the equipment.” The course was built and opened in 2000 to 2001, and is a short championship course that measures more than 5,000 yards. The par-65 course features a range of natural features like native

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