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Charging a bit more for pizza

Jessica Montoya takes joy in watching her children being entertained during a magic show at the St. Patrick’s Day festival Saturday in Olde Town Arvada.

Arvada restaurant helps environment with new car-charging stations By Crystal Anderson

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Hundreds of people dressed for the day and filled Grandview Avenue in Arvada for the St. Patrick’s Day Festival Saturday in Olde Town Arvada. See additional photos on Page 4

When eating out, do you think about being environmentally conscious? Whether you do or not, one Colorado restaurant is one step ahead of you. In late February, Beau Jo’s Colorado Style Pizza announced the installation of four CT4000 ChargePoint electric carcharging stations — the latest venture in their ever-evolving effort to become an environmentally and health-conscious eatery. “We definitely want to be a spot where people can charge,” said Pam Friedentag, vice president of sales and marketing for the business. The charging station, located on the southeast side of the Beau Jo’s parking lot, allows two electric vehicles to charge at a time, either a full or partial charge. To charge, owners must use a key card to activate the station, and select either a full or quick charge. A typical charge gives owners around 40 miles for their vehicle and can take up to eight hours for a slow charge. “We’ve had the stations around a month,” Friedentag said. “It’s been really positive, people like it, they’re curious (about electric cars), but they’re not that

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School board transparency bill dies Sponsor cites lack of support in Senate as reason for killing effort By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Legislation aimed at creating greater transparency for what happens behind closed doors at school board meetings will not happen this year. A bill sponsor on March 12 asked a Senate committee to indefinitely postpone the legislation, meaning the bill is dead this session. The legislation would have required that all conversations that take place during school board executive sessions be recorded, including those involving attorney-client discussions. Sen. Mary Hodge, D-Brighton, said she had enough votes for House Bill 1110 to clear the Senate Judiciary Committee. However, getting it past the full Senate was going to be an entirely different story.

Hodge — who sponsored the bill with Rep. Cherylin Peniston, D-Westminster — said the bill was one vote short of the support needed to pass the Senate. That vote belonged to Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver. Steadman said he had concerns that the bill only targeted school boards and no other governing bodies, such as city Report councils. But S t e a d m a n’s “overriding” concerns had to do with attorney-client matters. Current law already requires that school board executive sessions be recorded. The bill would have expanded that requirement to include attorneyclient conversations. All Republicans and a few Democrats voted against the bill in the House, in part over concerns that

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lawyers wouldn’t be able to have effective conversations with their clients, if there was a possibility that those discussions could be made public. “I think there’re some concerns for me about the precedent it would have set,” said Steadman, who is an attorney. Under the bill, recordings of executive sessions would have been stored and would be made available through a court petition process. A judge would have listened to a recording upon a filer’s request and determine whether that information should be made public. The bill was a response to recent controversies over transparency issues involving school boards in Douglas and Jefferson Counties. The Douglas County School Board has been the subject of criticism over its use of executive sessions. The conservative Bill continues on Page 10

beau Jo’s, a Colorado pizza restaurant, recently installed four CT4000 ChargePoint electric car charging stations across the state, including the Arvada location. Photo by Crystal Anderson

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Never too late to dream, discover a gift Three times she almost quit. The inspiration wasn’t there. Unlike the others in the class, she had never painted, and the challenge of creating something worthy seemed quite overwhelming. In all her 94 years, Jean Barron hadn’t even picked up a paintbrush. She knew nothing about art, didn’t much care for it, had determinedly avoided art museums. But that was before Cézanne’s “The Blue Vase.” And a teacher who broke the work into manageable, unintimidating parts that seamlessly fit together, like pieces of a puzzle. When Jean was done replicating the masterpiece, she looked at her canvas with the blue vase and flowers, fruit scattered on the table. “Did I really paint that?” she thought. “It was just amazing.” Three years later, Jean is passionate about painting. Her work is so good that local TV and newspapers are telling her story. She understands the reason they’re interested is because she discovered this talent so late in life. But then, “to be learning something new,’” she says, “that’s what keeps us young.” Jean, who celebrated her 97th birthday March 18, will tell you she feels quite young. She’s in total agreement with the popular notion that 60 today is the new 40. “I am so blessed with health and, usually, a fairly sound mind,” she says with a slight smile. “I don’t know where the time has gone. I can’t believe I’m as old as I am, and I never expected to be around at this age. … But I don’t feel like I’m older than 60. I don’t feel like I’m 97, my goodness.”

That self-appraisal is encouraging. I, too, recently celebrated a birthday. And like, Jean, I also feel much younger than my 54 years. It turns out that impression isn’t unusual. The older people get, the younger they feel, according to a Pew Research survey. “Moreover,” the report said, “the gap in years between actual age and `felt age’ widens as people grow older.” Nearly half of survey respondents 50 and older said they felt at least 10 years younger, but among those between 65 and 74, one-third felt 10 to 19 years younger and one in six said they felt at least 20 years younger than their age. A New York Times blog in 2008 talked about a study that found people 70 and older generally thought of themselves as 13 years younger. “This concept of how you feel about your age is so important and defines, in a way, how we act,” said Jacqui Smith, a psychologist at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, who was interviewed in the story by Tara Parker-Pope. “If you self-define yourself as someone who is old, then you probably act that way.” Another Pew study found more than

two-thirds of Americans would like to live to between 79 and 100 years old, with the median desired life span being 90 years — about 11 years longer than the U.S. life expectancy of 78.7 years. And statistics show, adults 60 and older — because they are healthier and more active — are living longer. So: We want to live longer. We are living longer. We are living longer better. I like that prognosis, that extended lease on life, because I worry about not having enough time to fulfill my constantly renewing pot of dreams. I hope to be like Jean — healthy, creative, still learning, still looking for new experiences. On this afternoon, she walks slowly, steadily, down the hall to her apartment. She has just returned from a bus trip to the Mayan exhibit at the Museum of Nature and Science. She sits on her sofa, slightly out of breath, but soon recovers. She moved to Colorado from Ohio seven years ago, 21 years after the death of her husband, to be near her two daughters. The days go fast: Exercise and yoga three to four mornings a week, art class every Thursday afternoon, other activities and excursions interspersed. Depending on the week, she spends two to three afternoons painting at the easel she sets up at her kitchen counter. She prefers oils to watercolors because she can more easily correct mistakes. The time she spends coaxing the canvas to life seems almost to stand still. “I get so absorbed. … I lose all track of time — almost a sense of wonder. I guess it’s the creativity and appreciation for the gift that God has given me.”

Since she began, Jean has completed 39 paintings, mostly landscapes, some for her daughters, a handful for friends, many of the Scottish countryside that links her to her heritage. Many hang on the walls throughout her apartment. “I look at my work and I can’t believe I did it, but, well, I didn’t do it,” she says. “The Lord and I did it together. I kept asking the Lord how I could glorify him more in my life, and this was His answer.” That faith, which takes away her worries and stress, is key to her longevity, she believes. “That’s the biggest secret of a contented, healthy, long life.” Needless to say, Jean looks at art differently these days. She enjoys art museums, is curious about the masters and their styles, is fascinated by their different brushstrokes. In her bedroom hang two paintings she did of Monet landscapes, one of a boat on water, the other of a landscape, also with water in it. “I learned he painted on water,” she says, with a touch of wonderment. “He had a boat and he just floated around and did his painting.” That, she says, would be difficult to do. But then, she only has to paint at the easel in her kitchen to find herself transported to a place where there is just the brush and the canvas — and the miracle that comes with it. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-566-4110.

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Spring brings light to popular youth program Jeffco Open Space recruits for Trail Stewardship Team By Amy Woodward

awoodward@ colorado communitymedia.com In the 34 years that Kim Frederick has led the Trail Stewardship Team, he has never cancelled a day of work. Rain or shine, hot or cold, for seven weeks in the summer, Jeffco’s youth is out working sections of the county’s 225 miles of trail. The Trail Stewardship Team (TST) is a youth work program at Jeffco Open Space that draws 300-500 applications a year. Going into its 39th year, TST will be accepting applications until the end of March before their lottery draw of 80 lucky kids aged 14 to 18 who will get to spend some time outdoors while getting paid for it. “It’s really a great pro-

gram, I’m happy to be a part of it,” said a grinning Frederick, trails services supervisor at Jeffco Open Space. “They work hard.” This year, participants will work three days a week at various parks in Jeffco. Managing erosion, clearing trails from overgrowth and breaking rocks are just some of the tasks assigned to the program. A lot of walking and hiking is also to be expected. Frederick estimates workers to hike well over 100 miles, enough to take them from here to Grand Junction, he said. Over the years, TST has picked 150 to 160 kids at one time for the season’s work. Due to the large pool of applicants received each year, it is one reason why the program decided to implement a lottery system. Another reason is to give kids a break from the monotonous interview while providing an opportunity for everyone from every gender, race, social status or disability.

“We have the entire spectrum of society,” Frederick said. “The only expectation I have is that they all do their best.” Cyclists Brett Jaros of Littleton and Thor Loechell of Morrison, frequent Jeffco’s trails. During the warm weather on Friday, March 14, they took a ride on the North Table Loop. After learning about the hard efforts and fun opportunities from TST, they were pleased about Jeffco Open Space’s attention to trails. “That’s awesome,” Thor Loechell said. “With as much use as they get, it takes a lot of maintenance.” “I think as a whole (the trails) drain well,” Brett Jaris said. “Once the wet season passes, they’re usually always maintained well, the ruts are always smoothed out, and they flow nicely. I don’t see any spots on them that I would call trouble spots.” Applications for TST will be available online until March 31 with a lottery

Participants for the Trail Stewardship Team stop for a photo while clearing pathways and debris. This year’s team will have 80 kids with a drawing in early April. Courtesy photo draw in early April. Participants will begin in midJune and work until the end of July. For more information including applications visit http://jeffco.us/parks/ trail-stewardship-team/ or call the program hotline at 303-271-5965.

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jeffco newS in a hurry Scholarships for Jeffco Seniors The Colorado County Clerks Association has created a scholarship fund for Colorado resident high school seniors who are hoping to pursue higher education at any university, college, junior college or technical institution. The CCCA will grant one-time awards in the amount of $1,000. Applicants must be graduating from a Colorado high school. Selection will be based on a minimum 3.25 grade point average; community involvement with an interest in government, business, political science; and financial need or hardship. The application deadline is Friday, April 4, and must be turned in to the Jefferson County Clerk & Recorder’s Office. The scholarship information sheet and the application form are available at www.Jeffco.

us/clerk-and-recorder under “CCCA Scholarship Information.”

Fundraising luncheon with the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum The “Fabric & Friends” fundraising luncheon with a live and silent auction will be Saturday, March 29, at the Arvada Center. Reservations are required with an RSVP by Monday, March 24. Cost is $45 per person. To register call 303-277-0377. Donations for auction items are welcome and can be taken to RMQM at 1213 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401 or call 303-215-9001.

JCLF donates to library programs Jefferson County Library Foundation (JCLF) announced today that it will donate $170,000 in 2014 to support library programs including the

Summer Reading Club, the Traveling Children’s Library and Early Literacy Playscapes and Programming. Funding will also go toward digital formats such as computers and laptops for teen areas, Early Literacy Stations with educational software, mini iPads for the eTrain mobile computer training lab and more computer tables available for checkout. JCFL will support the Library’s Culture Pass program, which offers free passes to local cultural attractions; Jeffco Stories, a program designed to capture and archive oral histories from Jefferson County residents; and Book Club Kits to promote a culture of reading in the community. To donate to the Foundation, visit jeffcolibrary.org/donate, or mail contribution to The Jefferson County Library Foundation, 10790 W. 50th Ave., Suite 200, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

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Zillow Raids Realtor.com’s Executive Suite, Drawing Legal Action

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This is an industry topic, more interesting perhaps to us in the real estate business, but since everyone is interested in real estate, it is also very much a consumer story. As recently as five years ago, realtor.com was the dominant consumer real estate website. It also powered many broker websites, such as www.remax.com. That has all changed. Nowadays, realtor.com is the third or possibly fourth most popular real estate website among consumers, behind Zillow and Trulia. Yet we as Realtors — i.e., members of a Realtor association — are told that we must protect the Realtor brand and stop the wholesale syndication (that is, giveaway) of our listing data to companies like Zillow and Trulia, which then use our data to sell buyer leads to agents, including those of us who created the data. Now we find that two top executives have been lured away from

realtor.com’s operator (Move, Inc.) by Zillow — one on March 5th and the other this Monday. Members of the National Association of Realtors (which owns realtor.com and pays Move, Inc. to operate it) will see some of their dues money spent on suing Zillow and their former top executive for misappropriation of trade secrets. Zillow and Trulia are indeed taking “our” listing data and using it for their profit. They are successful at this because they produce a better consumer experience. We need to accept this new reality instead of fighting it. An extended version of this article can be found online at www. JimSmithColumns.com.

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rvada’s third annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival attracted a steady flow of people Saturday afternoon on Grandview Avenue in Olde Town Arvada. The local businesses featured specials, and all types of treats, drinks and entertainment were in abundance. Entertainers included the Bennett School of Irish Dance, Angus Mohy, a Celtic-themed rock ‘n’ roll band, and activities for children, such as face painting, clowns and magic shows. Green beer was in evidence as well as a festive Irish inspired attire. Although it was breezy and a little chilly, the street was busy all afternoon. Although an official count was not available, the festival may have achieved its goal of attracting 5,000 people. The festival was formed as an alternative to downtown Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day festival.

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Arvada’s Tyler Lucci, who has attended the St. Patrick’s Day Festival the past two years, says he enjoys sporting his Paddy’s Day moustache.

The crowd on Grandview Avenue parted for the marching Centennial State Pipes & Drums during the St. Patrick’s Day Festival Saturday at Olde Town Arvada. PHOTOS BY MIKKEL KELLY

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Spelling bee stimulates the mind Arvada Senior Spelling Bee sharpens skills in test of orthography By Crystal Anderson

canderson@colorado communitymedia.com “Slough, that was the hardest word.” Pronounced (slo), the word, one that outfoxed the 2013 third-place spelling bee participant, Mary Lou Welborn, inspired her to challenge her vocabulary and prepare for this year’s competition. Held from 1-3 p.m., March 20, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wad-

sworth Blvd., the fifth-annual spelling bee will challenge participants to a game of spelling. Started in 2010, the contest was modeled after a student spelling bee and used to help strengthen participant’s skills and exercise their minds. “I thought it was a good fit,” Nancy Wellnitz, the organizer of the event said. “We want to challenge some people who think they can’t anymore, but they can.” Open to residents, aged 60 and older, the contest allows individuals to utilize their spelling and communication skills, in a lighthearted and challenging way. “It’s fun,” Welborn said, “I don’t compete to win, I compete because one, it keeps you sharp, and two, everything they do here [the Community Recreation Cen-

Lawmakers divided over minimum wage hike State Democrats support increase to $10.10 an hour By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com State lawmakers spent more than four hours on March 13 debating an issue they have no control over. House Democrats argued in favor of a resolution to support an increase in the federal minimum wage, an economic poliReport cy debate that is currently raging at the national level. The resolution is non-binding and will do little to impact the battle that will soon take place in Congress. Still, Democrats and Republicans argued at length — and at times fiercely — over a proposed federal wage hike for low-income earners. Democrats argued that the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour makes it difficult for workers to afford housing and basic necessities. And, Democrats said, raising the wage would reduce the need for low-income earners’ reliance on government assistance programs. “I think we can all recognize that families are struggling and continue to struggle,” said Rep. Dominick Moreno, DCommerce City, who was a reduced lunch fee recipient as a student and who once worked for minimum wage. “I know what it’s like not being able to fill your (gas) tank all the way because you can’t afford the gas.” But Republicans countered that a hike in the minimum wage would have an adverse impact on low wage earners because small business owners wouldn’t be able to afford to keep them employed.

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“There’s going to be less people employed as a result of that and we’re actually going to hurt those we’re trying to help,” said House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland. President Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress are pushing for legislation that would increase the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. Democrats argue that the wage hike would lift millions of Americans out of poverty. The Colorado House resolution asserts that raising the federal minimum wage would “significantly boost the economy at large by increasing purchasing power of workers, thereby increasing the United States’ gross domestic product.” Democrats also contend that Coloradans are on their side on this issue, citing the voter-backed 2006 Initiative 42, which raised the state minimum wage and tied it to inflation. The state’s current minimum wage is $8 an hour. But Republicans cited a study by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, which estimates that the proposed minimum wage hike would result in the loss of 500,00 jobs. The White House points to estimates in the same study that indicate that more than 16 million Americans would get larger paychecks through a minimum wage increase. At one point during the lively House debate, Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, had to gavel the House to order after cheers and applause rang out from Republicans, who were supporting their GOP colleagues’ arguments in opposition to the resolution. Republicans also tried to tack on an amendment to the resolution that would have required it to be heard in a House committee — something that is usually reserved for legislation — so that citizens could show up to testify. The resolution passed the House following a 38-24 vote. Rep. Jared Wright of Fruita was the only Republican who voted yes.

ter] is just a hoot.” The contest will assess spelling skills from around 25 citizens, utilizing words from a variety of sources including, commonly misspelled words lists, crossword puzzles, and unfamiliar words found in articles, books and magazines. Participants are encouraged to prepare for the contest by studying the origins, definitions and pronunciations of words. “It’s paying attention to words and what they mean,” Welborn said. “If you read an article, and you haven’t seen a word, look it up.” Wellnitz described the pace of the contest, as one that will start out with less challenging words, progressing steadily to harder words with more difficult pronun-

ciations and spellings. Each participant has the right to ask for the origin, definition or pronunciation for every word, and may challenge the pronunciation prior to spelling out the word. All residents 60 and older are encouraged to sign up for this free event. Organizers will make accommodations for individuals with hearing, handicap or other disabilities. “As you age, it gets very difficult to focus in,” Welborn said. “By having the spelling bee at the Community Recreation Center, we’re not only able to have a sense of community, but it keeps us sharp.” For more information on the bee or to register, contact Nancy Wellnitz, 303-4259583.

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Executive session bill worth another listen Click on, click off. A bill that would have likely decreased numbers of times recording machines are turned on and off at school board executive sessions was tabled last week. The bill had some traction and seemingly enough votes to clear the Senate Judicial Committee before it was pulled by state Sen. Mary Hodge, D-Adams County, who said there were enough votes to clear the House but not the Senate. The bill would have required attorneyclient discussions during school board executive sessions to be recorded, no longer excluded from being recorded with other portions of executive session topics and interactions. Had the measure passed, the recorded information would have been only made available to the public after a ruling by a judge finding that matters that should have been public were discussed behind

our view closed doors — which is the standard for all other recorded executive session topics. We like the idea of the entirety of executive sessions being recorded. In our estimation, having the executive sessions taped and safely stored in case they require review by a judge has worked very well. It provides another measure of accountability — another mechanism in the name of good government. On the face of the argument, taping an attorney-client discussion can seem just plain wrong, and we understand opposition arising from the Colorado Bar Association, but school boards are doing

the business of the public — the taxpayers — and thereby should be held to higher accountability with safely secured recordings of its exchanges with attorneys. The bill also required that executive session minutes reflect the number of minutes spent on each topic. This adds details that could be provided with little extra effort — another good government measure — but is secondary to whether the additional recording takes place. From the chair of reporters through the years, we notice that elected officials — especially the newly elected — don’t always sync into the role of doing public business in public. It feels much more natural for decision-makers, many from the private sector, to privately discuss and craft decisions and then either adopt an action or compile a report for review at another level.

This is a central reason it is so important to check executive sessions and make sure participants don’t stray from the appropriate closed-door topics, which are generally pending litigation, personnel matters and negotiations. Further, at the Statehouse, debate included talk that this measure should be extended to city councils, where we see various amounts of executive sessions and various concerns across the state, but we are not so sure that should be the next move. Instead we believe this issue with school boards is worth another go around independently at some point, and whether this aspect of executive sessions is changed or not, every debate related to executive sessions and open meetings serves as a strong reminder of the attention to the law required in doing the public’s business in the open.

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What are you most looking forward to about spring? We asked folks in Arvada and Golden what they were most looking forward to, as the seasons change.

“Riding my motorcycle.” Angela Geyer, Littleton

“Riding; no snow, no mud, having a beer afterwards.” Brett Jaros, Littleton

“Spring break – I’m going to Disneyland!” Shawna Fritzler, Arvada

“Riding!” Thor Loechell, Morrison

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Fire ‘em if they’re part of the problem Okay, quick show of hands ... how many of you are having fun doing your taxes right now? That’s what I thought. I, myself, spent about six hours working on mine yesterday, and they’re still not done. Research, phone calls, several people not knowing the answer to some questions, other people contradicting each other about some points ... It’s ridiculous! Have you ever seen the U.S. Tax Code? It comes in at about 4 million words, which makes it longer than the Bible. Without any of the great stories. In fact, if it were to be categorized as literature, the U.S. Tax Code long ago passed from horror to tragedy into farce. And how stupid is it? A friend of mine was relaying the story of how her company just took a loan against the property that her branch sits on, because her branch is one of the few in the black. In effect, the company turned a profitable office into an unprofitable office, freed up some cash flow in the process, and created a tidy little tax write-off for themselves in so doing. Only in Washington does something like this make sense. My first act, should I ever go to Congress, would be to introduce the Tax Attorney Unemployment Act. The goal of this piece of legislation would be to dramatically overhaul the Tax Code and make it manageable for the ordinary citizen. Of course, in the process, that would put out of work many of the professionals who work some of the 6 billion man-hours Americans spend every year on their taxes. Of course, that would never fly, because you know which lobby donates

huge sums of money to one side of the aisle? That’s right—the Bar Association. The other side has been clamoring for a while to alter and simplify the tax code, but, if there have been concrete proposals, I haven’t heard of any of them. Most of the time, as soon as someone brings it up, someone from the other side starts hollering about “fairness” and the rich being able to negotiate the code to their benefit. Which, of course, is also true. I’m sure the company my friend works for employs an army of lobbyists, too, who spread money around in Washington to protect ridiculous write-offs like the one they took advantage of. This is not a Republican/Democrat problem; it’s not even a Conservative/Liberal problem. This is very much a Washington vs. the rest-of-the-country kind of problem. And Republicans could have done something in 2005, and Democrats could have done something in 2009, and neither of them did. And, like one of my favorite movie characters says, “If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem!” Washington, D.C. is the problem, and it needs to be cleared out. The denizens Alcorn continues on Page 7

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Looking forward to 40-year reunion, with an alibi I just found out that my 40-year high school reunion is this summer. Naturally, I knew the reunion was this year (2014 -1974 = 40 years). I just didn’t know the what, the when, and the where. The “what” is a gathering of the Monte Vista High School Class of 1974. Hovering around 4,300 people for the past 20 years, Monte Vista is the most populous city in Rio Grande County in the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado. But Monte Vista was much smaller in 1974. Rio Grande County itself had 20 percent fewer people. My high school graduating class was about 100 people, and we were one of the largest classes ever. Based on attendance at previous reunions, I’m expecting about 25 of us to congregate in Monte (affectionately pronounced MAHN-ee) this summer. Some are far-flung, some have other commitments, and some just don’t care. Sadly, too, some are deceased … a disproportionate number, in our eyes. But I can’t wait to reconnect with those who do attend.

I’ve also learned that an all-70s gathering is planned, which means I can catch up with schoolmates who graduated before and after me — perhaps my senior prom date, my fellow cheer squad members, and classmates of my sister’s who are important to me because they are important to her. The “when” was predictable, and I was delighted when my classmate Myrna, reunion organizer extraordinaire, messaged through Facebook that, once again, we’ll gather during Ski Hi Stampede (pronounced sky high) on the last weekend of

July. Affectionately called just Stampede, the event is Colorado’s oldest pro rodeo, which also features concerts, dances, and an iconic multi-day parade. The carnival, though … ah, the carnival, so eagerly awaited that our parents would drive us up by a couple of times a day as they were setting up. Gritty cotton candy, stuffed animals, and screaming “Stam-peeeeede” from the top of the Ferris wheel with my dad when I was a child color my memories. I’m not sure that I’ll partake of the carnival this year, but I might break out my boots for a little scootin’ at the dance. It’s the “where” this year, however, that has me impatient with anticipation. The all-70s evening is Friday evening at the Elks. Need I say more? And then our Class of 1974 40-Year High School Reunion Celebration officially convenes Saturday night at a restaurant that wasn’t there when we graduated, called Alibi’s. Think about that … Alibi’s. Is there a

more perfect name for just such a congregating of late-50-somethings returning to the scene of the crime (metaphorically speaking, of course)? An alibi is a defense based on the premise that a defendant is truly innocent. After 40 years, I’m eager to return to a form of innocence I found only in such years as those of high school. A form of innocence that looked ahead with promise and enthusiasm. An innocence that believed anything is possible. That’s not to say that I don’t feel this way today. Often, I do. But when I mingle with the people who were so much a part of me in 1974, I’ll recapture some of that bright flame of promise and enthusiasm and bring it back with me to my 2014 life. And that’s my alibi. Andrea Doray is a writer who doesn’t get to the (affectionately called) Valley all that often, but the reunion weekend will make up for that. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

Everybody benefits when we invest in teachers Swanson Elementary School in northeast Arvada is home to 400 students, and 82 percent of them are on free or reducedprice lunch. Principal Carla Endsley observes that many of them – far too many – are already behind the educational curve the first time they step through Swanson’s front doors. Despite those challenges, under Carla’s leadership, the school is beginning to see progress in reading and test scores. Some of the teachers have gone through leadership training, and the school has rigorous data collection methods that track the programs’ effectiveness. But if Carla wants to generate the sense of urgency and “leadership responsibility” that she believes is critical to the school’s improvement and the transformation of the students, she needs resources to provide training. She doesn’t have it. “I need everyone to be on board,” she says. “I have the hardest-working teachers in Jeffco. They want to be here and they want to do what’s best for their kids.” But, she acknowledges, without effective training resources, hard work isn’t enough. It’s like asking a carpenter to nail two boards together without providing a hammer, and asking him to compensate by “trying harder.” Swanson isn’t alone. Across our state, more than 100,000 students attend one

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of our nation’s capitol know that the more complicated the tax code, the more people in Washington have jobs. A simple tax code deprives lobbyists of purpose; it deprives some of the thousands of Congressional staffers of things to do; and maybe, just maybe, it puts a few of the thousands of new I.R.S. agents that have

of 190 “priority improvement” or “turnaround schools,” as they are called (an official designation by the Colorado Department of Education). When CDE determines that a school falls short of certain standards, the school has five years to demonstrate significant improvements in student achievement. If the Colorado students in turnaround schools comprised their own district, it would be the biggest school district in the state. I believe it’s our responsibility to our students and to our state’s future to make sure that all of our schools meet basic standards. We all pay a price when students emerge from schools without the ability to contribute to society. We must make improving and investing in these schools a top priority. That’s why I’ve introduced Senate Bill 14-124, which would create a School Turnaround Leaders Development Program. After teacher qual-

The Trail Stewartship Team is accepting applications from Jeffco youth, ages 14-18, until March 31. The program employs community youth through the summer to help with seasonal trail maintenance and construction. The position pays $8 per hour and is physically demanding and challenging. Selection will be 11 a.m., April 4, at the Open Space office. The position will begin Jun. 17. Selected applicants will need to attend an orientation, Jun. 3. For more information or to apply, call the Open Space Trail hotline, 303-2715965.

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doing their best to help Colorado students enjoy productive lives of independence. But some of these schools need more than just new technology or a new curriculum. They need leaders. It’s a noble request that deserves our full attention and cooperation. Sen. Rachel Zenzinger serves Colorado Senate District 19, which spans most of Arvada and the Jefferson County portion of Westminster. She was appointed to her seat and sworn into office on Dec. 13, 2013. She serves on the Senate Education Committee, Senate Local Government Committee and she is a Senate adviser to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. For more information about Sen. Zenzinger, go to www.RachelForColorado.com or call her at 303-866-4840.

been hired recently out of a job. And all of that sounds terrible, in the ears of people who think Washington is important. To me, sitting at the kitchen table, killing hours and billions of brain cells trying to comply with the Byzantine Tax Code, that sounds like glorious music! Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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ity, leadership is seen as one of the most important factors that determines student success. This bill would provide resources to identify and prepare the teachers, principals, and administrators who are on the front lines every day in the efforts to transform low-performing schools. But simply throwing money at the problem is not a solution. The bill comes with important protections that maximize the likelihood that these leadership programs work as advertised. Under the bill, schools and districts compete for grants that allow them to invest in leadership training. Colorado already has a strong accountability system for teacher performance, and we should hold our leadership programs to the same standard. Across our state, talented and dedicated educators like those at Swanson are

Education Association (CEA) have begun negotiations with the Jeffco Board of Education. The unions will hosting six weeks of meetings 4-9 p.m., at the Jeffco Education Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden. The negotiation meetings will work with the two entities to develop processes and ideas, working together to meet the needs of the school district and its students. The first meeting was held March 10, where the two parties outlined the workload, contract extensions, class sizes, and leaves. Moving forward they will discuss budgets, benefit packages and information and continue with previously discussed topics. For more information or to find an upcoming meeting, visit www.jcea.coloradoea.org.

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LEGISLATIVE NEWS IN A HURRY Gordon honored by lawmakers

Lawmakers took a break from their work on March 11, to pay tribute to a former legislative leader. Members from both chambers of the General Assembly came together to remember Ken Gordon, a Denver Democrat who died of a heart attack in December at the age of 63. Gordon, a former state public defender, served in the House from 1992 to 2000 and was House minority leader for two years before being elected to the Senate, where he became that chamber’s majority leader in his final year of office in 2008. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle lauded Gordon as an ethical and fair man and a revered party leader. “He believed very much in what we do here under this gold dome and how it impacted the lives of everyone in this state,” said Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver.

Prisoner earned time bill fails

A Senate committee on March 12 killed legislation that sought to revoke prisoners’ earned time credits when they commit new, violent crimes while behind bars. The bill had previously passed the House with large bipartisan support. But Democrats on the Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee voted down the bill, with some arguing that the legislation was over-broad and might discourage good behavior on the part of inmates. Right now, the Department of Corrections is unable to strip away early release credits that prisoners earn for good behavior or for taking part in treatment programs behind bars, regardless of whether inmates commit violent crimes while incarcerated. The bill — which was sponsored by Republican House members Frank McNulty of Highlands Ranch, Mark Waller of Colorado Springs and Republican Sen. Bernie Herpin, also of Colorado Springs — was crafted in response to last year’s murder of former DOC chief Tom Clements, who was shot to death at his Monument home. The man suspected of killing Clements, Even Ebel, had received early release credit,

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A bill that seeks to provide more counseling services students at secondary Help for Wanted schools passed a Senate committee on March 13. Senate Bill 150 would double the funding that’s available through the current School Counselor Corps Grant Program, which was created by the Legislature in 2008 to improve counseling services in schools. The bill, which is sponsored by Democratic Sens. Rachel Zenzinger of Arvada and Nancy Todd of Aurora, would increase school counseling funds that are provided by the State Board of Education to $10 million a year, an increase of $5 million in annual funding. The bill provides more counseling services — which were cut as part of education budget woes during the recent recession — to students in grade levels 6-12. The bill now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill into law on March 10 that will ban greyhound racing in Colorado. Greyhound racing hasn’t taken place in the state for several years and was a sport that had seen its revenues decline for several years here before the last track closed in 2008. House Bill 1146 bans greyhound racing from here on out, although it will remain legal to bet on the sport through simulcast wagering that is available at off-track betting venues.

Ban on online lottery sales passes committee

A bipartisan bill that seeks to place a three-year prohibition on online or telephone purchases of lottery tickets cleared its first legislative hurdle on March 13. Sponsors of House Bill 1142 argue that lottery sales through technological sources would hurt local businesses, especially convenience stores, who make thousands of dollars from those sales every year.

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The Jefferson County Board of Education held a study session, March 13, at the Jeffco School District Education Center, 1829 Denver West. Drive, Golden. Board members in attendance were President Ken Witt, Vice President Julie Williams, Second Vice President Lesley Dehlkemper, Secretary John Newkirk, and Treasurer, Jill Fellman. During the meeting, the board heard an update on the 2014-2015 budget from district Chief Financial Officer, Lorie Gillis. The presentation highlighted figures for health care reform; transfers to other funds, such as money for the Colorado Preschool Program; Special Education; mobile readiness; compensation; free full-day kindergarten and more. At the end of the presentation, the board questioned and approved further exploration of budget line items, such as mobile readiness, athletic transportation and equipment, and Virtual Academy expansion costs while leaving others to be discussed at the next budget meeting. The board then approved ten placements to the Community Representatives for the Performance Evaluation Council, or the 1338 Committee. In late February, the board announced an open application process for this committee, at which point administrators, educators, community members and district staff could apply to be a committee member. The next board of education meeting is a special meeting held on March 20, and is a meeting between the board and the neighboring city councils and mayors.

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aware of it.” The charging station is one of nine charging stations within Arvada, the others located at various Walgreens and Kohls stores. According to Arvada’s Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Arvada, Jessica Prosser, the city is working on installing several in the upcoming years, including one at City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, and several in the Olde Town parking garage. “It makes sense to place them (electric car charging stations) in places where people stay a while,” Prosser said. “it makes sense to have the opportunity for people to charge.” Promoting environmentally-friendly aspects is ingrained in the Beau Jo’s chain, having made conscious adjustments since the restaurant’s inception 40 years ago. “Our owner is extremely environmentally conscious, so anything that is going to help out the environment he’s on top of it,” Friedentag said. The restaurant utilizes several energy-saving, environmentally-friendly products and appliances, such as electric company cars, geothermal technology, solar panel roofs, wind source technology, dual-flush toilets, biodegradable to-go containers, recycled print materials, and now an electric car charging station. “This is his (Beau Jo’s owner) passion, and always has been,” Friedentag said. “Beau Jo’s has been around for 40 years, and they’ve always had that passion and direction.” The charging station is available for Beau Jo’s patrons during business hours, while they’re dining in. For more information on Beau Jo’s visit www.beaujos. com.

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board has pushed for controversial reforms, including those that would limit the influence of teachers’ unions. New conservative members of the Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education have also received criticism over transparency issues. In December the three new members approved a lawyer’s contract without disclosing the terms during a public meeting. Potential misuse on the part of school board members is a concern that is shared by Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, the vice chairwoman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. But Newell said that although she would have voted the bill out of committee, she was torn over how she would ultimately vote once it got to the Senate floor. “I am a big transparency fan and I absolutely believe that there are potential misuses going on,” she said. “But it really is a tough bill.” Hodge said she is disappointed over the outcome of the bill, but said she expects this effort to be taken up again next year. “I think it’s an important issue,” Hodge said. “I think transparency should always be paramount.”

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Anniversary brings strength to the future Pomona high school celebrates 40th anniversary with classic American production By Crystal Anderson

canderson@ colorado communitymedia.com It’s been a 40-year ballgame, and on March 20, students at Pomona High School will celebrate the legacy of the school with a performance of the classic musical “Damn Yankees.” Pomona, a neighborhood high school located at, 8101 W. Pomona Drive, began in 1974, has grown

into a thriving comprehensive choice school serving four grades of more than 1,500 students today. “We always want to celebrate milestones, and you never know how many you are going to get,” said Tim Vialpando, one of Pomona’s English teachers and student council guide. Similar to “Damn Yankees,” Pomona too has a celebrated history among the students, staff, alumni and parents, having been a home for generations of Arvada residents over the years. Currently, the school employs 13 alumni staff members, and has a high level of choice enrollment too. ”There’s a certain atmosphere that exists here,” Vialpando said, ”Over 40

Bill offers tax assistance to victims of flooding Members of both parties back legislation By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A bill that aims to provide tax relief for homeowners whose properties were wiped out by last year’s floods passed a House committee with bipartisan support on March 12. Under the bill, residents whose homes were destroyed by floods that decimated parts of Colorado last September would not be required to pay property taxes going back to January 2013. County assessors and treasurers already provide tax relief under those circumstances, but only retroactively

percent of students open enroll, they choose this, and the staff choose to be here, and that makes this (Pomona) unique.” Including this run, “Damn Yankees” has been performed three times in the school’s history, aiding to the nostalgia of the event. Through this recent production, organizers have brought together cast members from former performances who’ve recorded soundbites, alumni from throughout the school’s 40 year history, family and friends to honor Pomona and enjoy in musical theatre.

”We picked this show because it’s our 40th year,” said Beau Augustin, Pomona’s theater teacher and director of the Catwalk Theatre Company. “We did this show in 1985, ‘02, and now, because we knew we could honor those productions and have it match the 40th anniversary.” ”It (the musical) takes two things that don’t normally match up together, athletics and musical theater, and puts baseball in that lens,” Augustin said. “It’s very baseball-themed, attractive to musical theatre goers, and honoring to Pomona’s history and anni-

IF YOU GO What: Damn Yankees Where: Pomona High School, 8101 W. Pomona Drive When: March 20-22 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: General Admission: $8 Reserved Seating: $10 versary.” Throughout the storyline of Pomona’s history, the Panthers have embraced tradition and encouraged students’ achievement, and throughout 2014 they’ll be hosting an array of celebrations. From performances and new projects in the school to past yearbooks and photographs along the

wall and a celebration rally on May 2, the celebrations of Pomona’s legacy continues, one they hope extends way into the future. “For all the reasons we shouldn’t be doing well; everything’s against us, but we beat the odds, and there’s a certain atmosphere that exists here,” Vialpando said.

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World on a string Arvada’s Kite Festival is set to soar around city By Crystal Anderson canderson@ coloradocommunity media.com

On one spring day, thousands of people will look up to the sky, watching as hundreds of colors and shapes soar to the highest of heights, held up by nothing more than a simple string. The 12th annual Arvada Kite Festival, themed High Flyin’ Fun, is set to bring thousands of residents, kite flyers, and kite enthusiasts to Arvada, Sunday, April 6. “Kites are a big thing, and a big thing around here,” Dudley Weiland, an organizer of the event said. “there’s the thrill of seeing kites fly, and feeling it in your hands.” The event, which has been moved to the first Sunday in April, will be held at Stenger Soccer Complex, 11200 W. 58th Ave., to accommodate the festival’s increasing number of visitors, have more space for parking and divert festival traffic congestion. The festival, one of few in the state, will have a variety of outside activities, including four kite competitions, jumping castles, caricaturists, music from the Mile High Community Band and Jeffco Brass Ensemble, and more for individuals and families to par-

take in. “People like to see something like that, it’s sort of magical,” said Judith Denham, member of the Arvada Festivals Commission. New to the festival will be the bol kite races. In this race, four to six participants are attached to a round, parachute-shaped kite with a round hole in the center, and they run as fast as they can, while the kite flies up high behind them, in an attempt to reach the race’s end. Along with the bol kite races, individuals, families, and kite enthusiasts may fly their favorite kites, high in the air, for fun, watching a demonstration, or in one of four kite competitions. To fly a kite, participants must register at the event. Competitions will be held for the largest and smallest kite, the most visually appealing kite and the highest flying kite in two age groups. “There are all these different types of kites,” said Brenda Berg, special events coordinator with the City of Arvada, “it’s amazing.” An outside event, no dogs will be allowed at the festival. A weather date of Sunday, April 13 is set in the case of inclement weather. “You can do it at almost any age,” Denham said. “When you get up high, you can’t control anything up there, it’s like magic up there.” For more information, visit www.arvadafestivals. com or call 720-898-7403.

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ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Small business grant program accepting applications

The Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA) is accepting applications for their Small Business Grant program. The grant supports Arvada businesses and property owners seeking to make exterior improvements to properties. This is a 50-50 grant matching program using AEDA funds for capital improvement projects. Applicants for this quarter must apply by 5 p.m., March 31. For more information or to download an application visit, www.arvadaeconomicdevelopment.org/financial.

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Colorado’s PREMIER scholarship is a scholarship open to any student, high school or post graduate, who has completed their Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) and that is a member of Premier Credit Union. Two awards will be given, one $2,000 and one $2,500 scholarship. Applications are due by 5 p.m, April 30. Winners will be notified by July 1. For more information or to apply, visit www.pmfcu.org

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Mayor Pro-Tem Mark McGoff will host the next hike in his winter hike series, Saturday, March 22. The hike will begin at 9 a.m., departing from the Arvada Square shopping center’s parking lot, travelling east along the Ralston Creek Trail to Pierce Street and

then return. This hike is rated easy and is approximately four miles. Organizers recommend bringing a water bottle, light snacks and wear sturdy shoes or boots.

Goodwill to open Arvada location

Goodwill Industries of Denver will open the new Arvada location, Saturday, April 12. The 20,000 square-foot retail store, located at 6350 McIntyre Parkway, will open at 7:45 a.m., April 12, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and most items on sale for 50 percent off. The location will also serve as a donation drop-off site. Donations will be accepted beginning March 17. Following the opening, the store’s regular business hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www.goodwilldenver.org.

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March’s Indoor Winter Market will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, March 23, at DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant’s Schoolhouse. The indoor market will include a variety of vendors and fresh products from local farmers, chefs and artisans. Several local products such as homemade jams, breads and honey, along with fresh produce will be featured at the market. The market is part of a larger effort to supply fresh, local products to consumers year-round. For more information visit, www. localradius.net.

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canderson@ coloradocommunitymedia.com It’s called Jugger, and it is not the next dance craze like the ‘Dougie’ or ‘twerking’, but rather, it’s a live action game that’s played here in Colorado, and around the world. “It was really popular here, and for a long time,” Doug Hanks, founder of the Colorado Jugger League (CJL) said. “As the years progressed, I had heard about some guys in Europe playing and then grabbed a couple of guys and said `hey, would you want to try this?’, the rest it’s history. ” The league (CGL) is a group of around 25 members of all ages and genders, who regularly get together, practicing and playing the sport they’ve come to love, and be good at. A relatively young sport, the organization has grown swiftly, increasing their membership, playing games throughout the Denver-metro area, hosting their own tournaments, and securing a spot in the

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Wheat Ridge, Green Mountain open season with wins By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com New coach looking for first win Arvada lost a slugfest to Skyview falling 12-10 Saturday at Skyview High School. The loss was the Bulldogs’ second of the season, as they lost their season opener to Peak-to-Peak 5-2 Thursday at Arvada High School. First year Arvada coach Eugene Carbajal may still be in search of that first victory, but his Bulldogs do look much improved from last season. Arvada (0-2) was 3-15-1 (1-13 in 4A Jeffco) last season. This season the team looked to get back to .500. The Bulldogs will host Arvada April 2 at 4 p.m. Rams tough on Adams City in blowout Green Mountain pounded Adams City 21-1 in its season opener Thursday at Adams City High School. The Rams scored 14 runs in the fourth inning and blew out Adams City behind junior Josh Ramirez who went 2-for-3 with a home run. Ramirez also threw three innings giving up two hits and a single run. In addition, Green Mountain freshman Dylan Jacob went 2-for-2 with a home run and five RBI’s. The Rams (1-0) will host George Washington Thursday at 4:15 p.m. Farmers open 2014 with victory Wheat Ridge won its season opener dropping Roosevelt 8-5 Thursday at Roosevelt High School. The Farmers got three runs in the first inning and then three more in the sixth inning and were able to hold off Roosevelt who cut Wheat Ridge’s deficit to 6-5 late in the contest. But Wheat Ridge got two more runs in the seventh inning with the help of junior Willie Harris who went 2-for-5 and drove

After only three wins in 2014 Arvada had designs on becoming an impact team in 4A Jeffco led by first year manager Eugene Carbajal this season. Photo by Daniel Williams in a run. In addition, junior Diego Garcia hit a three-run home run, and senior Lane Wagoner went 2-for-3. The Farmers (1-0) will play at Arcadia, a school in Arizona, in the Coach Bob National Tournament Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Pirates can’t hang on to beat JFK Despite a dozen strikeouts from their ace, Alameda was beat by John F. Kennedy 3-2 in its season opener Thursday at Kennedy High School. Down 2-1 the Pirates tied the contest 2-2 in the seventh inning, only to give the

lead back to Kennedy in the bottom half of the same frame. Alameda junior pitcher Anthony “Bubba” Bellante threw good enough, which included 12 strikeouts, but the Pirates could not seal the deal. Bellante also went 1-for-3 and scored a run. In addition, Alameda senior Raul Rivera went 2-for-3 and drove in two runs. The Pirates (0-1) will play at Thornton Thursday at 4 p.m. Mustangs show no mercy in victory Five different Ralston Valley players had multiple hits in their 13-2 win over Eaglec-

rest Saturday at Eaglecrest High School. The Mustangs erupted for nine runs in the third inning behind senior Jake Griffins’ 2-for-3 outing that included four RBI. Senior Mitch Robinson was also very productive for Ralston Valley going 2-for-3 with two RBI. And senior Jordan Holloway went 3-for4. Holloway also recorded his first victory of the season throwing five innings while giving up three hits on five runs and striking out seven batters. Ralston Valley (1-0) will play Flowing Wells, a team in Arizona, Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Faith Christian boys finish third at state tourney No. 9 Eagles make incredible run to the Final Four By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com COLORADO SPRINGS — No. 9 Faith Christian boys’ basketball had its Cinderella bid at another state championship fall short. The Eagles fell to No. 4 Colorado Academy 66-46 in the Final Four on Friday at Air Force Academy. Colorado Academy went on to lose to No. 2 Holy Family 53-52 in dramatic fashion in the 3A state championship game. Faith Christian then beat No. 3 Colorado Springs Christian 53-52 to take third place at the state tournament. The Eagles led the entire first half but the Lions took a third quarter lead and both teams battled down the stretch. And though Faith Christian fell short

of winning yet another state championship, its road to third place this season was very impressive. The Eagles lost three of the first five games of the season before they got it figured out. But once they did, they became one of the best 3A teams in the state. Faith Christian (18-9, 6-2 in league play) won eight of nine games during one stretch mid season, and despite losing two games in the Metro league tournament just two weeks ago, the Eagles made an incredible run to the Final Four. Faith Christian beat No. 24 The Academy, No. 8 Alamosa and No. 16 Manitou Springs before falling to Colorado Academy. In addition, the Eagles could go from No. 9 seed to No. 1 seed next season as they graduate just three seniors and return the core of their team including their top two scorers in junior Spencer Bazz (15.9 points per game and 4.9 rebounds per game) and sophomore Gabriel Hegarty (11.7 ppg and 5.8 rpg).

A pair of Arvada West defenders surround Poudre’s Naomi Austin during the Wildcards 4-0 victory Monday at North Area Athletic Complex. Photo by Daniel Williams

fast 3-0 start for Arvada West girls soccer But Wildcats have plenty of competition in 5A Jeffco By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com FORT COLLINS — The season has barely started but Arvada West girls’ soccer is already on a roll. The Wildcats rallied to improve to 3-0

on the season beating Rocky Mountain 3-2 in overtime Friday at French Field. Rocky Mountain scored two first half goals and took a 2-1 lead into halftime after getting goals from Morgan Abbitt and Marissa Mascio. But knowing that have a potent offense that can score at anytime, the Wildcats tied the game with junior Carly Kading’s Soccer continues on Page 16

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After tough week Lady Jags looking for first win of season D’Evelyn trying to regain form from 2012 season By Daniel Williams

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Emily Garnier of D’Evelyn explodes the ball off her foot and attempts to set up her teammates near the net during the Jaguars’ 2-0 loss to Chatfield Saturday at Lakewood Memorial Field. Photo by Daniel Williams

LAKEWOOD - D’Evelyn girls’ soccer is still in search of its first victory of the season after falling to a pair of 5A Jeffco teams last week. The Jaguars were beat by Chatfield 2-0 Thursday at Lakewood Memorial Field. D’Evelyn was not outclassed by its opposition from a higher class but the Jaguars are having problems scoring. Chatfield sophomore Bree Bezdek scored the Chargers first goal in the second half. And junior Made Giomona made it a 2-0 game with her goal in the second period that barely beat D’Evelyn sophomore goaltender Courtney Stutheit. The loss wasn’t for lack of effort. The Jaguars had multiple scoring opportunities and peppered two Chatfield goalies for nine total shots in goal. They simply could not convert.

Earlier in the week the Jaguars were beat by Bear Creek 1-0 Monday at Bear Creek High School. The Bears’ single second half goal stood up as the winning goal, and junior goalie Hunter Worthley stopped everything D’Evelyn kicked at her. D’Evelyn is struggling to replace graduated Madi Hall, who led the team with eight goals last season. The Jaguars have now scored only a single goal in three games this season, a first half goal by Laura Wolff in a 5-1 loss to Valor Christian last Thursday. The Jaguars finished 9-5-2 last season and their 5-2 4A Jeffco record had them in the mix for a league title up until the last game of the regular season. D’Evelyn finished just behind Green Mountain and Evergreen in 4A Jeffco last season but they finished 2013 on a seven game winning streak which included a playoff win over Weld County. If the Jaguars want to put themselves back in play for a league title they need to regain their 2013 form before the start of league play in two weeks. D’Evelyn (0-3) will play Centaurus Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the North Area Athletic Complex.

Golden gets impressive 5A win after ugly loss Demons being tested early in hopes of later payoff By Daniel Williams dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com ARVADA - Golden rebounded from one of the ugliest losses it has had in years with an impressive victory last week. The Demons were beat up by 5A Dakota Ridge 7-0 Wednesday at North Area Athletic Complex. The Eagles scored all seven goals all in a first half that seemed like a blur for Golden on Wednesday night. However, give credit to the Demons for not giving up seven more goals in the second half and stopping the bleeding by not

allowing another goal. Pride kicked in the second half of a game that quickly got out of hand after sophomore Alaina Sneddon scored three goals for an impressive hat trick. Four other Eagles also recorded goals including sophomore Rachel Bolin who added an assist as well. But Golden was able to shake off the lopsided loss and then beat Lakewood 2-1 Friday at NAAC. Demons’ senior Sierra Reed took matters into her own hands and took the game over offensively in the first half, scoring a pair of goals. Golden junior goaltender Kesley Wheeler stopped four of five shots on goal, and the Demons held on to beat the 5A Jeffco squad. The 4A Demons (1-2) only have one win this season, but all three of their op-

ponents have been 5A Jeffco teams. Golden dropped their season opener to Arvada West 2-1 last Thursday at NAAC. Perhaps the Demons tough early season schedule was planned by Golden coach Josh Nolker, who used the 5A opponents to toughen up and prepare for 4A Jeffco league play in two weeks.

Last season Golden finished 5-9-1 overall and just 2-5 in 4A Jeffco league play. But this season 4A Jeffco looks to be much more wide open with the opportunity for a team or two to step in and surprise the rest of the league at the top. The Demons will play Eaglecrest Thursday, 4 p.m. at NAAC.

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goal in the 68th minute. A-West junior Cassie Moosberger then converted the game winner eight minutes into overtime when she beat Rocky Mountain’s goaltender Ragan Garner. The win over Rocky Mountain comes three days after Arvada West beat Poudre 4-0 Monday at North Area Athletic Complex. Senior Beanna DeVita scored a pair of goals and the Wildcats converted on two penalty kicks leading to the lopsided victory. A-West has now outscored their three opponents this season 9-3.

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The Wildcats early season sense of urgency might be due to the fact that they barely lost last season’s 5A Jeffco league title to Ralston Valley. A-West finished 11-3-1 last season but their 6-1-1 league record, though impressive, was a half game worse than Ralston Valley’s 7-1 record. The Wildcats are all-in on getting over the top and winning a 5A Jeffco title this season, and they have eight seniors on the roster who are going to help them get it done. However, Ralston Valley is also already 3-0 this season and Columbine is 4-1. And 5A Jeffco could prove to be one of the best 5A leagues in the state this season with up to five different teams who could compete for a league crown. Arvada West (3-0) will play at Bear Creek at 4 p.m.

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Prep sports Scoreboard RALSTON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Baseball Ralston Valley 13, Eaglecrest 2 Senior Jordan Holloway and senior Jacob Knipp went 3-for-4 in the game against Eaglecrest. The Mustangs scored nine runs in the third inning and two in both the second and fifth innings. Ralston Valley forced the mercy rule at the end of the fifth inning. Pitcher Holloway struck

out seven batters. Senior Connor Roth had a triple in the game.

Girls soccer Ralston Valley 5, Rangeview 0 Ralston Valley sophomore Emma Musson scored two goals in the win against Rangeview. Sophomores Alaina Snedden and Alyssa Kaiser and freshman Lindsay Guerrero scored one goal each. Sophomore Megan Za-

vori, senior Taylor Lawerence and Snedden each had one assist. Junior goalkeeper Renee Roemer had four saves in the game.

Mia Alvarado had five saves.

Ralston Valley 7, Golden 0 Alaina Snedden scored three goals against the Demons in the 7-0 win. Janelle Feldmann, Lindsay Guerrero, Sarah Bevington and Rachel Bolin all scored one goal. Feldmann, Alyssa Kaiser, Shae Sellers, Bolin, Snedden and Emma Musson all had one assist. Senior goalkeeper

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Asphalt Removal: 300 SY 6” Vertical Curb and Gutter: 505 LF Concrete Sidewalk: 300 SY Hot Mix Asphalt Patching: 225 SY Segmental Retaining Wall: 1,940 SF Structural Fill (CDOT Class 1): 940 CY Seeding – Low Water Mix: 14,900 SF Guardrail Installation: 205 LF Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. The Project Engineer for this work is Matt Knight, at 720-898-7660, or mknight@arvada.org. CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Patrick Dougherty, P.E. - City Engineer

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Public Notices Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE of RESCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing scheduled for March 17, 2014 regarding CB14-013, An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, R & B Peterson, from R-L (Residential-Low Density) to R-I (One and Two Family Residence), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 10625 W. 58th Avenue was vacated and rescheduled for April 21, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Legal Notice No.: 80542 First Publication: March 20, 2014 Last Publication: March 20, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 13-ST-16 entitled, Lamar Street Sidewalk Extension (BNSF Railroad to W. 56th Place), will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 1:00 PM on March 25, 2014 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Sample Forms, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 13-ST-16 entitled, Lamar Street Sidewalk Extension (BNSF Railroad to W. 56th Place), will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 1:00 PM on March 25, 2014 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Sample Forms, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after March 6, 2014. Bid Documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: Asphalt Removal: 300 SY 6” Vertical Curb and Gutter: 505 LF Concrete Sidewalk: 300 SY Hot Mix Asphalt Patching: 225 SY Segmental Retaining Wall: 1,940 SF Structural Fill (CDOT Class 1): 940 CY Seeding – Low Water Mix: 14,900 SF Guardrail Installation: 205 LF Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. The Project Engineer for this work is Matt Knight, at 720-898-7660, or

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Legal Notice No.: 80535 First Publication: March 13, 2014 Last Publication: March 20, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 17th day of March, 2014: Ordinance 4431: An Ordinance Amending the Cable Television Franchise Agreement Between the City of Arvada and Comcast of Colorado IX, LLC, to Extend the Term of the Franchise Until March 31, 2015 Ordinance 4432: An Ordinance Adopting the Cable Franchise Agreement By and Between the City of Arvada and TDS Baja Broadband LLC Ordinance 4433: An Ordinance Authorizing a Second Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between the City of Arvada and the Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 2 to Permit Blending of Water Rates within Parcel 2 of the Candelas Outline Development Plan Ordinance 4434: An Ordinance Amending Sections 102-161.5 and 102-164.5 of Chapter 102, Utilities, of the Arvada City Code Pertaining to Water Fees Ordinance 4436: An Ordinance Amend-

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of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 17th day of March, 2014: Ordinance 4431: An Ordinance Amending the Cable Television Franchise Agreement Between the City of Arvada and Comcast of Colorado IX, LLC, to Extend the Term of the Franchise Until March 31, 2015 Ordinance 4432: An Ordinance Adopting the Cable Franchise Agreement By and Between the City of Arvada and TDS Baja Broadband LLC Ordinance 4433: An Ordinance Authorizing a Second Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between the City of Arvada and the Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 2 to Permit Blending of Water Rates within Parcel 2 of the Candelas Outline Development Plan Ordinance 4434: An Ordinance Amending Sections 102-161.5 and 102-164.5 of Chapter 102, Utilities, of the Arvada City Code Pertaining to Water Fees Ordinance 4436: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 53 (“Medical and Non-Medical Marijuana”) and Article III (“Nuisances”) of Chapter 38 (“Environment”) of the Arvada City Code

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Legal Notice No.: 80543 First Publication: March 20, 2014 Last Publication: March 20, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 7th day of April, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. CB14-015: An Ordinance Approving the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority and the City of Arvada Advance and Reimbursement Agreement CB14-016: An Ordinance Amending Various Provisions of Articles 3, 6, and 10 of the Land Development Code Pertaining to Floodplains Legal Notice No.: 80544 First Publication: March 20, 2014

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Admeeting of the City Council to be held on vertisement for Bids, Information for Bid© 2014 King Features Synd.,when Inc. MONDAY, the 7th day of April, 2014, at ders, Special Conditions, Addendum 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council Schedule forms, and the Project Drawwill hold a public hearing on the following ings (12”x18”) may be examined at the folproposed ordinances and thereafter will lowing locations: consider them for final passage and adopCity of Arvada Engineering Division tion. For the full text version in electronic 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, 80002 click on Current Legal Notices, then click Dodge Plan Room – on the title of the ordinance you wish to www.construction.com view. The full text version is also available ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Contact 720.898.7550 if you have quesReed Construction Data To advertise your publicwnotices tions. w w . r e e call d p s p303-566-4100 .com CB14-015: An Ordinance Approving the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Auat www.rockymountainbidsystem.com thority and the City of Arvada Advance No cost bid documents may be obtained and Reimbursement Agreement at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on CB14-016: An Ordinance Amending Varior after March 20, 2014. Bid documents ous Provisions of Articles 3, 6, and 10 of may also be obtained at the office of the the Land Development Code Pertaining to City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per Floodplains set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE Legal Notice No.: 80544 MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: First Publication: March 20, 2014 1200 LF: Furnish and Install 48” diameter Last Publication: March 20, 2014 RCP Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript 4 EA: Furnish and Install 6’ dia. Manhole and the Arvada Press Miscellaneous items include connections to existing facilities, traffic control, citizen notification, asphalt and concrete removal, Public Notice etc. Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS must be familiar with the current City of Sealed bids for the construction of City Arvada Engineering Code of Standards of Arvada Project No. 13-DR-01 enand Specifications for the Design and titled Quaker Street Storm Sewer OutConstruction of Public Improvements, fall will be received at the office of the dated July 19, 2011, which will be comCity Engineer until 10:00 am on April 9, bined with the Bid Documents to form the 2014 and then publicly opened and Contract Documents for the Project. A read aloud. copy of the Standards may be obtained The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Adfrom the office of the City Engineer upon a vertisement for Bids, Information for Bidnon-refundable payment of $30.00. Holdders, Special Conditions, Addendum when ers will be notified when supplemental reissued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid visions and additions are available as they Schedule forms, and the Project Draware adopted. The Standards are also ings (12”x18”) may be examined at the folavailable at no cost on the City's web site lowing locations: at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsCity of Arvada Engineering Division ible for keeping current their City of Ar8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado vada Engineering Code of Standards and 80002 Specifications. Dodge Plan Room – Project Engineer for the work is www.construction.com Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., Telephone 720ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth 898-7644. Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 CITY OF ARVADA Reed Construction Data /s/Patrick E. Dougherty, P.E., www.reedpsp.com City Engineer Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com Legal Notice No.: 80545 No cost bid documents may be obtained First Publication: March 20, 2014 at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on Last Publication: April 3, 2014 or after March 20, 2014. Bid documents Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript may also be obtained at the office of the and the Arvada Press City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 1200 LF: Furnish and Install 48” diameter

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dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia.com Demons looking for first win Golden boys’ lacrosse dropped both of its season opening games falling 10-1 to Dakota Ridge Wednesday at Trailblazer Stadium. Then on Saturday the Demons were beat 10-3 by Windsor at Trailblazer. Windsor took a 7-2 lead into halftime, and although Golden was much improved in the second half they were never able to generate enough offense to get back into the contest. Despite the losses the Demons look like an improved unit from last season. Golden coach Kurt Olhen has put together a challenging nonleague schedule to prepare his team for 4A Jeffco foes Wheat Ridge and Green Mountain once league play rolls around. So while the Demons might struggle in the early part of the season, Olhen hopes that will translate to late season victories. Rams split first two of 2014 Green Mountain split its first two games of the season winning its season opener 12-9 Wednesday at Pueblo West High School. The Rams scored five third period goals to come back and take the lead which they would never relinquish. Green Mountain junior Jack Day scored four games, and senior Greg Haller scored three goals and assisting on two more. However, the Rams were beat by Steamboat Springs 10-4 Friday at Trailblazer Stadium. Steamboat Springs scored four second period goals, and Green Mountain could never close the gap. The Rams (1-1) will play at St. Mary’s Friday at 6 p.m. Farmers pick up where they left off Reigning champs and top ranked Wheat Ridge improved to 2-0 with a pair of opening week wins. The Farmers went on the road to beat Utah’s Brighton 8-7 Friday in Salt Lake City. Senior John Roach scored three goals, and junior Dima Makarov score a pair of goals as Wheat Ridge held off its outof-state opponent. The Farmers also won their season opener 9-8 Monday at Mullen High School. Wheat Ridge scored five third period goals needed to come back to beat the Mustangs.

Farmers get pair of wins By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia.com WHEAT RIDGE - The Lady Farmers are off to a fast start, beating a pair of 5A Jeffco teams last week. Wheat Ridge came back to beat Dakota Ridge in overtime in its season opener Monday at Wheat Ridge High School. Sophomore Susan Whitney was positioned perfectly and buried a cross to beat the Eagles in extra time. This was after her teammate freshman Alexander Nillen tied the game at 1-1 with a goal in the second half. However, Wheat Ridge was beat three days later by 5A Jeffco power Columbine 1-0 at Columbine High School. The Farmers gave up a second half goal to Rebels’ junior Kelcey Cavarra which stood as the game’s only score. Columbine already has four wins this season. But Wheat Ridge responded Saturday getting another victory over a 5A Jeffco squad beating Bear Creek 2-0 at Lakewood Memorial Field. The Farmers are on a mission to win a 4A Jeffco league title this season, something they fell just short of doing last season. Wheat Ridge finished fourth in a very competitive league last season with a 12-5-2 overall record and a 4-2-1 league record. The Farmers (2-1) will play Mullen Thursday, 6 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Field.

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Lawn/Garden Services

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