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Zenzinger on Discovery Tour Senator converses with local leaders, businesses and constituents By Crystal Anderson

canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Sen. Rachel Zenzinger embarked on her first District Discovery Tour, Saturday, April 5, as an opportunity to engage with and learn more about the businesses in her district. The senator stopped by five area businesses to meet with the owners, discussing triumphs and challenges and discover what is changing and how she should focus her work at the capitol.

”I really wanted an opportunity to listen to the business community to figure out what opportunities are important to them and what I should work on down at the capital,” Zenzinger said. Sen. Zenzinger represents Senate District 19, covering Arvada and Jefferson County within Westminster. She currently serves on the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Local Government Committee. During her tour, Zenzinger met with proprietors from 40 Weight Coffee, The Journey: Brain Injury Community Services, Jack’s Bar and Grill, Hi Country Wire and Telephone, and La Patisserie Bakery throughout the day, taking tours of their organizations,

listening to their concerns and providing feedback about what work is being done in the Senate to addressing their concerns. ”I’ve seen, in the past, our state representatives and senators be very helpful, pushing policy that was very meaningful and helpful with people in the brain injury community,” Cheryl Catsoulis, director of The Journey, said. To learn more about the concerns of the businesses, Zenzinger said she came not just to listen, but to ask questions so she could learn what was going on, how business is changing, and what she could do to help. For proprietors like Catsoulis, Tour continues on Page 10

Sen. Zenzinger smiles while taking notes as Cheryl Catsoulis, director of The Journey Brain Injury Community Services, explains her business. Photos by Crystal Anderson

State firefighting fleet cleared for takeoff Oswaldo Baca caught the wind as he ran around the Stenger Soccer Fields, flying his blue, United States Navy plane during the festival.

Plan would set aside $21 million to purchase or contract planes, helicopters By Vic Vela

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One way or another, the state will soon free up money to get an unfunded aerial firefighting fleet off the ground. The governor’s office and legislative leaders are on board with a spending plan that would set aside $21 million to purchase or contract planes and helicopters that are equipped to fight fires. The money was approved through an amendment to the annual state budget that was debated in the Senate on April 3. Gov. John Hickenlooper’s office and lawmakers will have to get creative to find where in the budget the fleet funding will be secured. But all sides agree that this will happen this year — much to excitement of the legislator who has been instrumental in driving the creation of the Colorado Firefighting Air Corps. “Quite frankly, this is the most important legislation of my life,” said Sen. Steve King, R-Grand Junction. The funding behind King’s effort comes on the heels of a much-anticipated state fire report that was released last week. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control found that the state lacks resources in key firefighting areas, including a lack of aerial firefighting capabilities. “Colorado does not have the ability to deliver appropriate aviation resources in a timely fashion to support local suppression response to small fires while they are still small,” states the report, which was authored by CDFPC Director Paul Cooke. The report was mandated through last year’s passage of a bill — sponsored by King and Sen. Cheri Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge

The 12th Annual Arvada Kite Festival saw thousands of kite-flying enthusiasts, residents and children soaring kites of all colors, shapes and sizes, Sunday, April 6. Held at Stenger Soccer Complex, 11200 W. 58th Ave., the festival incorporated areas for small, large, recreational and demonstrative kite flyers as well as giant gerbil ball rides; bol kite races; performances by the Jeffco Brass Ensemble and the Mile High Band; numerous food and business vendors; and an interactive kids-zone of child-friendly activities.

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Oil and gas health impact study clears panel Bill and bill’s price tag expand during committee talks By Vic Vela vvela@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The potential health impacts of oil and gas operations among Front Range residents will be studied, under a bill that is making its way through the Legislature. But increased costs to the legislation that were added during a recent House committee hearing left the bill sponsor worried that the effort might not get funded. House Bill 1297 would require the state to study the impacts that oil and gas operations may have on a person’s Report health and quality of life. The three-year study would focus on residents living in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld counties. Those counties include cities that have placed limits on fracking — the mixing of water, sand and chemicals that are blasted deep into the surface to crack porous rock to free up blocked oil and gas. So far, five Colorado cities and more than 100 municipalities across the nation have either placed bans or other limits on the practice. The bill would require the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to review scientific literature regarding the health impacts of oil and gas operations, and would then conduct a health survey of randomly selected Front Range residents. If the findings warrant further research, a second-tiered part of the study would kick in, which could involve the review of medical records.

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The final reports would then be presented to Legislators and would be made available through the CDPHE’s website. Rep. Joann Ginal, D-Fort Collins, told the House Health, Insurance, and Environment Committee on April 1 that she is not “targeting” oil and gas companies. Ginal acknowl-

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driving communities to enact bans and moratoriums and fear should not be the motivation in this case.” The committee’s vote to move forward with the study fell on party lines. Rep. Spencer Swalm, R-Centennial, said that communities are already working together to deal with fracking without the state’s involvement. Swalm cited an agreement between Arapahoe County and the oil and gas industry, which would allow companies to expedite fracking applications if they exceed state standards. “Arapahoe County has come to a good understanding of how to address this approach,” Swalm said. “The elected officials out there worked hard to come to that.” Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, said he didn’t want to see a state-sponsored study that he thinks would slant toward the viewpoint of fracking opponents. McNulty said that the oil and gas industry is already being watched in a way that protects the public. “A well-regulated industry does not pose public health threats to our citizens,” he said. The bill passed the committee, but came out of it more expensive than when it arrived. The original bill would have focused only on the oil and gas-related health impacts to those who live in the counties of Adams, Boulder, Larimer and Weld. However, against Ginal’s wishes, the committee amended the study to include Arapahoe County and the City and County of Broomfield. That expects to add an additional $200,000 to the legislation, bringing the bill’s cost to about $700,000. Rep. Sue Schafer, D-Wheat Ridge said she was concerned that the added cost could be “a game changer” when it goes before the House Appropriations Committee for funding consideration. “I am supporting the bill, but I am concerned about adding the extra cost,” Schafer said. “My county and other counties care very much about this issue, but let’s start with a small, controlled study and, in a future year, we can expand on it.”

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Community Foundation funds enhancement Arvada Vitality Alliance provides support for Arvada nonprofits, community culture

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canderson@ coloradocommunitymedia.com To fill a caretaking niche within the City of Arvada, Councilman Bob Dyer decided to form an organization committed to the enhancement and beautification of the city. Founded in the fall of 2011, the Arvada Vitality Alliance (AVA) is a community foundation dedicated to helping fund charitable organizations and projects throughout the City of Arvada. Inspired by the work done by the Golden Civic Foundation, AVA seeks to help local nonprofits fund their work and enhance the city by instilling a public art program. “Being a resource for local nonprofits and getting a public art program for the City of Arvada are my short term goals,” Dyer said. “I would love for people to become aware of AVA as an organization dedicated to the betterment of Arvada.” Made up of 12 board members, AVA looks for organizations throughout the community whose purpose provides services to disadvantaged individuals and those which enhance Arvada’s culture and community. One-hundred percent of all funds raised go directly towards the organizations AVA supports. “We want to help that smaller guy that doesn’t have a program to help them fundraise and meet their needs,” AVA’s Vice President Jerry Marks said. Since its inception, AVA has helped 10 local nonprofits, such as Bessie’s Hope,

canderson@ coloradocommunitymedia.com A few weeks after leaving the Jeffco school district, former superintendent Cindy Stevenson says she has a brain tumor. Stevenson reported doctors found a non-malignant, or benign, tumor the size of a small boiling potato growing up her spinal cord after having a brain scan in late February. The tumor is placing pressure on her brain stem and will be surgically removed on May 13.

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Following the surgery, Stevenson will be in intensive care for 24 to 48 hours, then remain in the hospital for a week, with two weeks of recovery at home. “I don’t mind talking about it, and here’s why,” Stevenson said, ”First of all I’m going to be fine; secondly, I’ve got good medical care; and thirdly, don’t ignore the nagging little symptoms that don’t go away.” Stevenson said she fully intends to be fully recovered and back to work in her position at the Colorado Association for School Executives (CASE) after her recovery period.

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Arvada’s second retail Goodwill location, 6340 McIntyre St., will open with a grand opening celebration, Saturday, April 10. Photo by Crystal Anderson

Donating spreads impact Goodwill launch Arvada’s second retail location By Crystal Anderson

canderson@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Goodwill will open its second retail store April 12 in west Arvada, expanding the organization’s impact throughout the Arvada community. “We have had the opportunity to work closely with the Goodwill team and have been extremely impressed by their community driven initiatives and willingness to become a true community partner in Arvada,” Kami Welch, president of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce said. The store, opening at 6350 McIntyre Parkway, will be the chain’s 26th retail location in the Denver-metro area and one of three new locations opening in 2014. The location will provide around 20,000 square feet of retail space, encompass a drivethrough donation drop-off point, and employ 25 people. According to Vanessa Clark, a spokesperson for Goodwill, after seeing the growth of Arvada and the success of the donations and sales at the Lake Arbor location, 7547 W. 80th Ave., it was apparent the western Arvada location was a good fit for the organization. “As Goodwill has grown, so too has Arvada,” she said. “That area is expanding and growing, and there’s a lot of growth with families and neighborhoods in that area; it was just a good fit for us,” Clark said. The organization, which seeks to have

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A bill that seeks to provide tuition relief for out-of-state American Indian students will be scaled back because of difficulties over the cost assessment of the legislation, according to the bill sponsor. The original intention of House Bill 1124 was to allow all students living out of state who have tribal connections to Colorado to receive in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities. But the legislation is expected to be amended to apply only to incoming students and not American Indians who are currently enrolled. “What do you say to that person?” said Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, the bill sponsor. “Maybe that’s something we can

work on next year.” Salazar said the changes to the bill became necessary after learning more about how colleges and universities count American Indian students. Under the bill, only students who are among one of the 48 federally recognized tribes that have historical ties to Colorado qualify for in-state tuition. But Salazar said that estimating costs is difficult because schools don’t dig deep into the specific tribal backgrounds of students. The Legislative Council estimates that the bill’s first-year cost to the state will exceed $668,000. Also, state colleges and universities were estimated to lose more than $5 million in tuition revenue under the original version of the bill. However, they are expected to see an increase of students who wouldn’t otherwise attend their schools. But all of those statistics would be difficult to calculate under the current system of American Indian student calculation, which Salazar calls a counting system that results in “pie in the sky numbers.”

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Uncomfortable with business casual in workplace As I write this, I am pondering what to wear for a business meeting in a few hours. The meeting invitation said “business casual,” which immediately sent a shaft of dread into my chest. That’s because, to my mind, business casual is one of the worst things to happen to women in the workplace. I’m not talking here about a gender-discrimination topic — but this is a gender-based issue. The concept of a relaxed dress code at work started for me in the 1980s with what was known around the office as “California casual.” This term has always had a certain kind of cachet to me, a land-locked Colorado-born girl, that conjured up visions of breezy pastels and topsider boat shoes with jaunty white leather laces. In reality, I wasn’t that far off—lightcolored khaki pants became preferred attire, usually with an open-collared shirt. Topsiders were acceptable, as long as they were worn with socks.

Now, you might have noticed here that what I am describing is clothing perfectly suitable for men for California casual, casual Fridays, dress-down days, and, ultimately, business casual. Of course, women were also free to adopt this casual style, but in my experience, women in khakis and a shirt looked less professional than the men (and far less comfortable). And as I’m backpedaling though my mind about what my options are for my meeting, I’m aware of my own discomfort with business casual attire.

I usually prefer not to wear pants, unless they’re jeans, which do occasionally sneak into a casual dress code if they are “nice.” I’ve also noticed that when said dress code also allows tennis shoes, I have a literal spring in my step and I go about my work with more of a lilt. But tennies are often off the list, and the quandary for me becomes what shoes to wear with pants … I do not like wearing socks. It’s far easier for me to pair flats with a casual skirt, but there’s also a catch to that — for much of my professional career, we women have been required to wear pantyhose. This sort of takes away the whole aspect of going casual! Not only are bare legs more fashionable these days — check out any red carpet — but going without hose is way more comfortable, especially in warmer weather. But this item of women’s wear is so contentious that sometimes whole meetings are dedicated to this decision,

and it never seems to be the women who object to a no-hose policy. I’m not really sure why it matters to people who don’t have to wear them ... Granted, there are some months in Colorado when tights or pants are preferable simply because of the temperature. And I found when I worked in health care that wearing hose was non-negotiable, and I accepted that, usually opting for slacks or a suit with pants and regular socks and shoes. But today it’s springtime in the Rockies, and as soon as put down my pen, I’m going to rummage up a swingy skirt and toss on a blazer and greet the world in barelegged beauty. And I’m quite comfortable with that. Andrea Doray is a writer thinks instant tanning lotions are the best thing ever to happen to bare legs. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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Making a present of the past My daughter is now about seven weeks away from graduating high school. Wow, that time went fast! I still remember the day she was born, as, I think, most parents remember the days their children are born. What we have a hard time remembering is who we were on the day our children were born. There is a line in the movie “Field of Dreams” that has always struck me: when Ray Kinsella’s father takes off his catcher’s mask and looks around, Ray — played by Kevin Costner — says, “I only saw him later, when he was worn down by life.” What an interesting thought! Our children, for all the time we spend watching them grow (in the blink of an eye!), never, ever get to see who we were at their age. In some cases, this is a really, really good thing. There are a lot of things in all of our pasts that I’m sure we’d be just as happy our children never know about. And yet, there is a part of me that sincerely wishes my daughter knew who I used to be, who the boy was that her mother fell in love with. I wasn’t always the guy who spent hours at a time trying to figure out our taxes or how to pay for them; I didn’t always stew for days over major purchases like cars; and I certainly wasn’t always the guys who rolled his eyes and sighed when things didn’t go the way I planned. No, seriously — I used to be a very laid back, roll-with-the punches sort of guy. I was even frequently known to laugh. But she’ll never get to know that guy. And, that’s all right — if I were still that guy, our house would have been foreclosed on and all our stuff repossessed years ago. Frankly, I was kind of an idiot, and if I hadn’t been “worn down by life,” she wouldn’t have much of a future in front of her. But there are lessons to be learned in that, too. If she could see how many mistakes I recovered from, she might learn to be less afraid of risk. If she could see when I let an opportunity slip by because of uncertainty, she might learn to seize the day. If she knew how much my life changed the

day she was born, she might understand some of the decisions I’ve made since then, and how much her life will change someday, too. So, in the interest of allowing her a glimpse of who that person was, several years ago I started writing a letter to her, trying to capture at least a shadow of who I used to be. It’s not that I want to recapture any of my past “glory” for her (what a short and boring story that would be!), but just to give her a small picture in my old voice. Frankly, I haven’t been nearly as diligent in maintaining that letter as I would have liked to be, but it’s still better than nothing. My wife told me the other day about another idea she heard: when a child is born, open an email account in their name. As the years go by, send to that account pictures, stories, notes, ideas— anything that might give them a picture of their past. Then, when they turn 18, or 21, or whatever, give them the password to the account. But the method is of no matter — the effort is important. I would encourage anybody out there with a child on the way, or who intends to have a child some day, start some sort of a record of yourself. Your children deserve to know who you are, not just who you are going to be. 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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The truth probably isn’t in the middle So the other day I found myself in the middle of a situation. I was a third party to two other people debating and even arguing over an event that had taken place. They both viewed and experienced the circumstances differently and at this point had become quite agitated with one another. When they asked me my opinion and who I thought was right, my first instinct was to run as fast I could away from the situation. Although that was probably the right move, it was almost impossible based on where we were at the moment. And then my over-developed sense of obligation kicked in anyway and I tried to mediate as best I could. I went to my “goto” line in these situations and said something like, “It sounds like you both have a strong opinion about what happened and the truth can probably be found somewhere in the middle.” Is that a cop-out or what? So much for my “go-to” line. If truth is really truth, how can it be found in the middle? Are we compromis-

ing truth for political correctness and making sure we smooth over feelings for all parties involved, making sure everyone in the situation is OK? And if so, is there anything really wrong with that approach? Unfortunately I think there is — it’s called avoiding the truth. Now there are some people who are extremely direct and never have an issue with speaking their mind or telling others exactly how they feel and how they perceive things. This doesn’t mean they are right or even necessarily telling the truth, it just means that they are direct. These folks typically live by a saying, “Seldom

right, but never in doubt.” The other extreme is people who will not utter a word; they will stand by and passively watch or listen as someone spins a story or even tells an outright lie. They know it’s wrong but they would prefer to keep quiet instead of risking the wrath of the other person or just take the position of going along to get along. I am not sure about you, but no matter how much it might hurt, and it has hurt when it has happened to me … I would rather someone be honest, even brutally honest with me and tell me what I need to hear, not just want I want to hear. I want them to tell me the truth or call me out when they feel I am not telling the truth. And here’s what I have personally experienced in each situation: When the truth is actually revealed, regardless of how painful it might be, everything becomes better much faster for all parties. There may have been initial hurts and disappointments, but truth is truth and no one has to continue a lie or perpetuate a story that could cause drama or future problems.

There is a Proverb that reads, “An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.” There is so much truth in that one simple Proverb. It is so frustrating for everyone involved when we search for the truth in conflicting agendas and personalities. Drama gives way to truth and we find ourselves back in the vicious cycle of political correctness and making sure everyone feels good. Maybe it’s more like the epic line by Jack Nicholson in the movie “A Few Good Men” when he shouts from the witness stand, “You can’t handle the truth!” How about you, is the truth found somewhere in the middle? Is an honest answer like a kiss on the lips? Can you handle the truth? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we learn to live in the truth it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.

The times — they are a changin’ When Bob Dylan wrote the above song lyrics he probably never grasped how many times op-ed columnists would use his song title. However, it fits the current times. We see it everywhere including most aspects of our lives. Certainly in politics, we are seeing a shift in the public’s increasing preference for Republicans over Democrats. For those of us who follow the “political scene”, we know that it is a forever ebb and flow of change. Catch these partial lyrics from his song — “Come senators, congressmen. Please heed the call. Don’t stand in the doorway. Don’t block up the hall. For he that gets hurt will be he who has stalled…” A LOT OF CANDIDATES ARE UP The latest Associated Press-GfK poll demonstrates the shifting tide toward Republican candidates in the upcoming mid-term Congressional elections. Remember your high school civics class — the entire 435 members of the House of Representatives are up for grabs and 1/3 of the U.S. Senate seats are to be determined this coming November. Plus in Colorado, we have the Governor’s race, State legislator candidates and county elected officials on the “chopping block.” So, all seven Congressional seats representing different parts of Colorado are to be determined along with U.S. Senator Mark Udall’s re-election bid for another 6 year term. Governor Hickenlooper will face the successful Republican gubernatorial candi-

date from their primary election. POLL FAVORS GOP The AP-GfK poll shows the GOP gaining ground. Those polled who are registered and are most interested in politics show Republicans favored by a healthy margin of 14 percent, or 51 percent to 37 percent in March. In January, this group was about evenly split. Also, favorable views of the GOP have improved with 38 percent overall saying they hold a favorable impression of the party. Voters are becoming more disenchanted with the Democratic Party’s “package” as the “new normal” in jobs sets in. However, when it comes to overall Congressional approval, the results show a stagnant and negative picture. A whopping 82 percent disapprove of the job which Congress is doing regardless of party preference. Amen!! UDALL “UNDER THE GUN” Here in Colorado, it would appear that incumbent U.S. Senator Mark Udall will not have a “cake walk” in his bid for

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thank you I want to thank the Arvada Police Department and Det. Moretti for the way they handled the burglary and robbery at my house Feb. 3. They were efficient,

courteous, and caring. We in Arvada are grateful to have them taking care of us. Thanks. James Bishop

re-election. He tied himself too close to President Obama on too many high profile issues. In particular, Udall has lost favor with voters over his strident support of the Obamacare health plan and how existing policyholders could keep their current policy. Plus, the Republicans recently pulled a major coup by “switching dance partners” with Congressman Cory Gardner now running against Udall instead of extremist Ken Buck and others. My gut tells me that Gardner just might pull off an upset. It would be similar to the UConn Huskies upsetting the University of Florida Gators, the No. 1 seed in the March Madness basketball tournament. CHANGING TIMES FOR ALL That is enough election stuff for now.

Ellington

Marjorie Ellington Marjorie Ellington of Arvada, Colorado passed away on March 20, 2014. Preceeded in death by her husband John Ellington. Survived by her daughter Amy Newton and son John Ellington. She has 2 grandchildren. Services scheduled for Saturday, April 12 at 1pm. Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave.

Sally (Fleming) Giffin

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There are many other examples of our changing times. Just look at the continued demise of printed newspapers; the ever increasing use of technology in so many facets of our lives, more popularity in organically grown foods; more families opting out of traditional public schools; less Christians worshipping in main-stream churches; more toll road and commuter rail lines being financed and operated by private sector companies and on and on and on. Needless to say, Bob Dylan knew what he was singing about way back in the 1960’s when he recorded this popular hit song.

Sally Giffin, 68, passed away in her home on March 30, 2014. She graduated from Arvada High School in 1963 and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado in 1967. Heer Mortuaries of Fort Morgan, CO. www. heermortuary.com (970867-5414).

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Marilyn Sue Gangwish July 29, 1943 – Mar. 26, 2014

Marilyn Sue Gangwish, born July 29, 1943, in Ottawa, Kansas as Marilyn Sue Bundy, passed away at her home in Arvada, Colorado on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents Randolph and Eleanor Bundy. Marilyn is survived by her husband Nick Gangwish, children, Kimberly Gangwish, Timothy Gangwish and Christopher Gangwish, sister Sandra Edmonds, grandchildren, Casey Zahorik, Jacob Zahorik, Stephanie Gangwish and Eric Gangwish. Marilyn graduated from Ottawa High School and

attended school at Emporia State College. After her marriage to Nick in 1963, they settled in Arvada, Colorado to raise their family. Marilyn spent her life as a dedicated wife and mother, who enjoyed more than anything to spend time with her family. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that a donation be made to the Arvada Community Food Bank. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 12th at 11:00am. At the North West Friends Church, 9889 W. 66th Ave, Arvada Colorado.

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Tim Sandsmark, director of Lookout Mountain Ranger Center, demonstrates water drainage to Brownie Girl Scout Troop 4451 of Littleton, at Apex Park on Monday, March 31. Troop 4451 brought 180 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to Apex volunteers that will be handed out during flood recovery efforts the spring and summer. After the demonstration, the troop was given a tour of the flood damage around Apex. To the right of Sandsmark is Shyanne Augenstien, 6; Zoe Nash, 7; and Audrey Birkey, 8. Photo by Amy Woodward

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Over 12 years, students’ minds are shaped and molded by teachers, influencing who they grow into and become as adults. To honor their educators, a group of 24 seniors from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will recognize their most influential teachers, Sunday, April 13. “Teachers should be recognized because teachers do a lot of work and go unrecognized for it,” Arvada West senior Chase Haymond said. “She [his fifth-grade teacher] should be recognized for her work, she really helped me out.” Started around 15 years ago, organizer and Denver-metro Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake President, Michael Jones, said the event was a way to reach out and honor their students’ educators.

the committee notifies nominated teachers and invites them to the celebration, where each student will have the opportunity to share the moment with their teacher. “She was one of the first teachers who showed that I have potential as a student,” Haymond said. Beginning at 7 p.m., students will stand up, in front of families, friends and peers and tell their teachers how they’ve made an impact on their lives and in the community. “It’s always an honor to be nominated by a student who feels you’ve made a difference for them,” said Jeff Talley, Ralston Valley High School’s music teacher. The event is open to the public and will be held at 7 p.m., Sunday, April 13, at the Arvada Stake Center, 7080 Independence St. “It’s a tremendous tradition we look forward to continuing,” Jones said. “We get to show support for the teachers and appreciate what they do.”

IF YOU GO What: Teacher Appreciation Night When: Sunday, April 13 Time: 7 p.m. Where: Arvada Stake Center, 7080 Independence St. Who: Public Cost: Free “With our educators, we wanted to reach out and recognize the people who teach our youth,” he said. “We have Outdoor Lab, elementary, high school, sports teachers honored; they’re diverse in what they do but always have an impact.” Every year a committee reaches out to all the senior students throughout the stake’s eight wards, or congregations, and asks them to think about and select their favorite teacher, one who has made an impact or played a role in their life. After gathering the nominations,

leGIslatIve news In a HUrrY Senate passes long bill

The Senate passed the annual state budget bill on April 4, with bipartisan support. The $23 billion “long bill” had previously passed the House. The Senate’s work included the passage of an amendment that sets aside $21 million for the creation of a state aerial firefighting fleet. The 2014-2015 fiscal year budget features a $200 million increase in K-12 education funding and $100 million that would backfill education budget cuts that the Legislature enacted during recession years. The bill also includes $100 million in additional higher education funding and provides relief for homeowners who were impacted by last year’s floods and wildfires. The long bill now heads back to the House for the consideration of Senate amendments.

Plumbing fixtures bill leads to partisan battle

A bill that would prohibit the sale of low-efficiency plumbing fixtures in Colorado is on its way to the governor’s desk. The bill would ban the sale of faucets, shower heads and toilets that

are not “WaterSense” certified by the federal government. The ban would take effect in 2016. The bill had previously passed the Senate and it received similar debate in the House last week, with Democrats arguing that the changes could conserve billions of gallons of water. But Republicans said the bill is another example of government telling people what to do. Gov. John Hickenlooper has not given any indication as to whether he intends to sign the bill.

Flood relief bill passes House

Changes made to a flood relief bill appeased Republicans in the House on April 4. The legislation provides tax relief for victims who were impacted by last year’s floods. The bill also provides relief for future victims whose homes might be destroyed by a natural disaster. Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee said during a recent hearing that they were concerned about the ongoing cost to the state. That problem seemed to have been fixed on April 4, when the bill was amended to create a process that

allows future legislatures to conduct reviews of the legislation. The bill received initial approval through a voice vote in the House and was expected to pass with overwhelming bipartisan support during a final vote that was scheduled for April 7.

Remote testimony bill advances Residents of rural parts of Colorado may no longer have to drive several hours to testify on legislation at the Capitol, under a bill that passed a House panel on March 31. House Bill 1303 — sponsored by House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, DDenver and Rep. Ray Scott, R-Grand Junction — would allow legislative committees to take remote testimony from witnesses from different parts of the state. Videoconferencing links would be set up in a few different areas of the state, with a requirement that one of the links be set up in the Western Slope. The bill received unanimous support from the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee and now heads to the Appropriations Committee for further consideration.

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Marijuana task force turns to public for input Citizens share their thoughts on recreational pot in Golden By Amy Woodward

awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com The city of Golden’s A64 Task Force held a public meeting on April 1 to receive feedback and hear recommendations from citizens on whether to allow recreational marijuana within city limits. A turnout of 40 or more people sat in council chambers at City Hall to hear arguments from both supporters and opponents on recreational pot. Most supporters for retail marijuana who spoke at the meeting came from a medical marijuana background in which they either cultivated plants or owned stores. Other speakers were neutral on the topic recommending the A64 Task Force to look into restricted signage for retail businesses. But tax revenue was the premise for supporting arguments with speakers relaying the $3.5 million the state of Colorado received from pot revenue in January earlier this year. “This is a gold rush,” Golden resident Barbara Harvey said. “This is going to augment our tourist economy and its going to augment our revenue where we will have money to do some great things for Golden.” Still, less than a handful of attendees who chose to speak, were against the idea of allowing recreational marijuana stores in Golden citing concerns over children’s health and safety. “My main concern is access to youth,” said Su Niedringhaus, golden resident and former health educator for young students. “I just want us to really consider how this might affect the youth population, it’s a great point that it’s around money, who doesn’t want to see more money coming into our community, but I’m just not sure it’s worth the possibility of sacrificing our kid’s health.”

After the passing of Amendment 64, most cities throughout Colorado, including Golden, placed a temporary moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses. Currently, unincorporated Jefferson County, along with neighboring communities of Arvada and Lakewood have moratoriums or bans on commercial pot operations, though Wheat Ridge has not. In lieu of making a decision solely on Golden city staff findings, council appointed nine members to the A64 Task Force whose backgrounds ran from legal to human and health services to representing local businesses and citizens. Their duty is to research the many aspects and impacts of retail marijuana and issue recommendations which will be submitted to council in a packet filled with public input and task force findings. The A64 task force will release recommendations to council which will be available for public view on April 24. Council will officially hold a formal public hearing on recreational marijuana on June 5. Council will make the final ruling on retail marijuana choosing from several options such as allowing and regulating recreational pot shops, prohibiting shops or deferring their decision to continue to evaluate options and system operations. If council chooses prohibition, they may do so with some flexibility to allow recreational shops in the future. The task force has received several emails from citizens that has mirrored many of the comments made at the public meeting said Bill Fisher, chairman for the A64 Task Force and former city councilor. “The public report that the task force will be producing — I think that will actually provide a lot of information,” he said. “People raised a lot of issues here and I think the idea is for us to get at some of the answers behind what people are asking and understand them and understand what they mean for Golden specifically.” The task force continues to welcome public input. Opinions and recommendations may be sent to A64@cityofgolden.net.

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— that created the Colorado Firefighting Air Corps, a state-owned firefighting fleet. The “idea” of the fleet became law, but the legislation went unfunded, at least until the state could learn more about the feasibility of having its own fire fleet. Prior to the release of the fire report, Hickenlooper had been non-committal on the idea of undertaking the potentially enormous costs that come with operating a state-owned aerial fleet. However, Hickenlooper had been open to exploring ways of sharing those costs through a multistate effort. For months, it was uncertain whether the fleet would ever become a reality. That all changed after Cooke released his 103page fire report on March 28. Cooke presented the report’s finding to a special legislative committee on April 3. He told lawmakers that Colorado competes with other states for federal resources to fight fires, and that the state doesn’t have the proper amount of tools needed to combat early or late-season wildfires. Cooke also said that the state currently has just two, single-engine air tankers available to deal with the entire state’s firefighting needs. “The state, in terms of being able to help to bring overwhelming force to a wildfire, that’s not the case...” he said. Cooke’s report recommended that the state acquire $33 million worth of firefighting aircraft and other technology. But Cooke later told the governor’s of-

fice that it should hold off on acquiring two large, fixed-wing air tankers — as his report recommended — because precipitation from this winter’s weather makes it difficult to determine when those large tankers would even be needed this year. That cuts price tag by $12 million. So the state plans to move forward with the purchase of two multi-mission fixedwing planes and will contract for the use of four Type III rotor wing planes and four single-engine air tankers. The state will also spend $100,000 to set up a wildfire information management system, which will provide real-time fire information within the statewide fire communications system. The rest of the $21 million will be spent of airport fees, equipment and other related expenses. The Senate set aside the fleet money for this year’s budget in a placeholder funding area, until it is moved to another area within the budget. Henry Sobanet, the state’s budget director, said that the funding is expected to come from the state’s Tax Payer Bill of Rights reserves and through the delaying of paying back certain cash funds. “I think we’ll get the funding from the exact places where we want to see it come from,” Sobanet said. Alan Salazar, Hickenlooper’s chief strategist, said the governor’s office believes this is a large investment worth undertaking. “We don’t throw $20 million around lightly,” Salazar said. “But in the context of the potential costs of the fire and getting ahead of it, the consensus... is that this is a wise new position for the state to take.”

JEFFCO EDUCATION NEWS Senate finalizes approval for teacher evaluation system

Senate Bill (SB) 14-165 was passed by the Colorado Senate, Tuesday, April 1, providing school districts with flexibility on how they use student data with teacher evaluations. The bill gives both districts time to

decide how and whether to use data or not in teacher evaluations and provides teachers with the opportunity to practice using data and practices in the evaluations. Beginning in the current school year, all districts need to use an evaluation based upon education standards and student academic growth data.

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the tour provided an opportunity to inform the senator about her work and begin a relationship, one she’s hoping to extend in the future. “For each of us to keep each other in the loop,” Catsoulis said, “When something comes up, I’m able to call her office and know what’s going on or coming up and can seek her help to advocate for us.” According to 40 Weight Coffee owner and Arvada resident, Debbie Evans, the

tours provide business exposure and networking opportunities for her and her business. “Like anybody else, casting a network is good, and I’m happy to meet new people and make connections,” Evans said. This is the first district listening tour for the senator, but not the last. Currently, Zenzinger is planning on hosting an event where she will meet with constituents and proprietors in an open forum, as well a monthly District Discovery Tour. “I think when you’re in the session it’s hard because your trapped in the capitol,” she said. “I think it’s really important for those who represent the community to know what’s going on in the community.”

ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Arvada Police Department Accreditation

The Arvada Police Department has been accredited for the ninth time. The accreditation, given on March 22 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), is a national recognition of excellence. In December, the police department went through an on-site evaluation by CALEA, where the policies, procedures and practices were assessed. The department needed to be compliant with 480 standards set forth by the commission to remain accredited. The designation represents the work done by the police department and the efforts made striving towards excellence.

Lawsuit dismissed

Arvada resident, Russell Weisfield, filed a lawsuit against the City of Arvada in early February stating secret ballots were used by city council in a special meeting Jan. 10 election to select Councilman Jerry Marks. The lawsuit also cited the ballots violated Colorado’s Open Meeting laws, which states public meetings must be announced and posted in a timely manner, such as a 24-hour notice, and notes the use of secret ballots is prohibited. The lawsuit asked for Marks to be removed from office until another election could be held, in which the council members votes

were publically recorded. The lawsuit was dismissed March 30 by Jefferson County District Judge Margie Enquist citing that the process may have violated the law but Weisfield did not have standing to bring forth his claim as no personal injury was demonstrated in the matter.

Electronics recycling event

Trusthall Insurance will host a electronics recycling event, 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 12. A variety of electronic items are acceptable for free, while some items, such as televisions or items with flat-panel screens will have a small charge. Drop off will be held at the Sonsio building parking lot, 5630 Ward Rd. For more information contact SustainAbility at 720-291-0826.

MULTI-HOUSING CLASS

The Community Response Impact Team (CRIT) will offer a Crime Free MultiHousing class, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, April 18. The class will teach students how to increase rental property and multi-tenant buildings through different methods designed to keep criminals away. For more information, contact the CRIT team, 720-898-7760. Community Garden Plots Available

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YOUR WEEK & MORE THURSDAY/APRIL 10

ACUPUNCTURE AND Allergies, 5:30 p.m. Thursday,

CIVIL WAR Red Rocks Community College’s History

Department will present Civil War Day to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness. This event will take place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at the Lakewood campus. The Union and Confederate military forces will take the field about 1:30 p.m. A narrator will provide a historical background of the Battle of the Wilderness, its significance during the 1864 campaign of Generals Grant and Lee, and a description of the battle tactics. Contact Linnie Pawlek at 303-914-6282 or linnie.pawlek@rrcc.edu.

THURSDAY/APRIL 10 MONTHLY COFFEE Colorado Sen. Rachel Zenzinger

will devote her monthly “Coffee with Constituents” to general discussion and Q&A about legislative issues April 10 at the Indian Tree Golf Course Club House, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. After opening remarks at 7 a.m., Zenzinger will encourage participants to set the agenda and express their concerns on issues of greatest priority. She will be especially interested in receiving feedback in regard to the “Three E’s” (education, economy, elders) that have received so much of her attention in the Senate. While anyone from the public may attend the meeting, the content will generally focus on issues that most affect residents of Senate District 19, which Zenzinger serves. Coffee will be available, but attendees will be required to purchase their own breakfast. Go to www.RachelForColorado.com or call her at 303-866-4840.

THURSDAY/APRIL 10 THEATER SHOW “Cinderella Waltz,” presented by Red Rocks Community College theater arts and dance department, opens April 10. Show times are 7:30 p.m., April 10-12 and April 18-19, and 2 p.m. April 13. Contact 303-914-6458 or theatre@rrcc.edu for tickets and information.

April 17. Free; registration required.

FRIDAY AND Saturday/April 11-12 THEATER SHOW Colorado ACTS presents a community class production of “Treachery at Cartilage Creek,” at 7 p.m. April 3-5, April 11-12 and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. For tickets and information, call 303-456-6772 or go to http://www. coloradoacts.org/ FRIDAY and Saturday/April 11-12 TOY/CLOTHING SALE A kids’ clothing and toy sale is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, at the Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St, Arvada. Most clothing and toy items are $1. Also selling books, baby equipment, and furniture. All proceeds benefit Kids’ Discovery Days Preschool. Everything is half price after noon on Saturday. FRIDAY to Sunday/April 11-13 OPEN HOUSE West Woods, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada, will have its annual spring open house April 11-13. Vendors will answer questions and help get you ready for spring and summer. SATURDAY/APRIL 12 SPRING TEA Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge’s ladies’

group, Trollheim Dameklubben, presents its annual Spring Tea 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. The tea features a Norwegian flair and unique delicacies. Call 303-989-4496 by April 5 to RSVP and for details about cost.

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THURSDAY/APRIL 10

SWING BAND Sentimental Sounds Swing Band will perform 4-6 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the D Note. The band plays swing, ballroom, Latin, polkas and boogie, so there’s something for everyone. There is no charge, and everyone is welcome. Contact rdodich@comcast. net or 303-422-3330.

STORY OF Chocolate Christian Women’s Connec-

SATURDAY/APRIL 12

tion meets Thursday, April 10 at Vista Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. Ave., Golden. Enstrom Candies will share the story of chocolate, from bean to treat. Speaker Shirley Bervig. Call Isabel at 303-233-9655 or Nancy at 303-421-6484.

THURSDAY/APRIL 10 OPEN HOUSE Thunderbolt Orators Toastmasters

group plans an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Tallgrass Energy 370 Van Gordon St., Lakewood. An icebreaker speech and guest speeches will be featured. Come learn about Toastmasters where anyone can gain confidence in public speaking. Food will be served. Contact Colette Smith at 303-914-4934 or Richard Eveleigh at 303-803-2943.

THURSDAY/APRIL 10, 17, 30 HEALTH CLASSES Bridges Integrative Health and

Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center is offering community health and wellness services and classes in February at 8300 W. 38th Ave. Free parking is available. Space is limited. Go to www.WellnessAtBridges.com or call 303-425-2262 to register or for information and costs. Upcoming classes are:

BABY YOGA camp, 8:45-10 a.m. Fridays from April

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Trust Hall Insurance

Services, in partnership with SustainAbility Recycling, plans an electronic recycling events 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in the Sonsio parking lot, 5630 Ward Road, Arvada. Call 720-291-0826.

SATURDAY/APRIL 12 COURAGE WALK The 21st annual Courage Walk on

Saturday April 12, honors victims of crime in Jefferson County. Registration and continental breakfast start at 10 a.m. in front of the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway. The one-mile walk starts at 11 a.m. Kids and leashed pets welcome. Hosted by victim advocates in Jefferson County. A $10 registration is suggested but not required. Call 303-271-6567.

SATURDAY/APRIL 12 LAWN CARE Majestic View Nature Center presents

“The Grass is Greener on My Side of the Fence” 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Register at 720-898-7405. Learn ways to get your lawn off to a quick start, including aeration, watering schedules, fertilizer times, proper mowing, weed control and more. Program is free.

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SATURDAY/APRIL 12

STRESS RELIEF monthly workshop series, 6-8 p.m.

EGG HUNT Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation plans

every second Thursday: Mind-Body Connection (April 10).

PRENATAL YOGA, 8:45-10 a.m. Mondays through

April 28.

AROMATHERAPY, 6-7:30 p.m. last Wednesday: Aromatherapy IV: Herbal Infused Honey (April 30).

SATURDAY/APRIL 12 JAZZ CONCERT Jazz at the Point concert series presents Carl Dixon and the Jazz Kats 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Crossroads Theater, 2590 Washington St., Denver. Go to www.denvercrossroads.com or www. carcroons.net. Tickets available at www.jazzatthepoint. org.

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

SATURDAY/APRIL 12, May 10, June 14 HEALTHY HOME PranaTonic, 807 14th St., Golden, presents healthy home care classes, including product samples, 4-5 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. Topics include moxibustion use (Jan. 11); topical products for aches and pains (Feb. 8); natural remedies for high blood pressure (March 8); making herbal teas (April 12); beating allergies and congestion (May 10); natural sleep support (June 14). Topics from July to December are to be determined. Call 303-274-5733 or go to www.PranaTonic.com. SATURDAY AND Sunday/April 12-13, June 22-22,

Aug. 2-3

TEACHING WORKSHOP Colorado-based Teaching Heart Institute is offering workshops on how to teach Social and Emotional Learning skills in the classroom for teachers, school counselors, and principals K-8. During the two-day workshop, teachers will explore a variety of simple and easy-to-do classroom strategies for developing students’ social and emotional intelligence. Each participant will receive the book “In Focus: Developing Social and Emotional Intelligence, One Day at a Time,” which uses a brain-based approach to teach social emotional learning to students in grades K-8. Classes are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13, June 21-22, and Aug. 2-3, at Wilderness Early Learning Center, 2845 Wilderness Place, Boulder. Contact Tom McSheehy at 720-369-3000 or email Tom@teachingheartinstitute.com. To register, go to http://teachingheartinstitute.com/teacher-workshops/

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MONDAY/APRIL 14 NEUROMUSCULAR RE-EDUCATION Wheat Ridge Recreation Center plans a Somatics Neuromuscular Re-education class on Mondays, April 14-28. The Monday, April 14, class will be an hour, 5:30-6:30, and the remaining classes are from 5:30-6 p.m. To register, call 303-231-1300 or visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/ registration. TUESDAY/APRIL 15, 22, 29 FIRE BASICS Majestic View Nature Center presents

“Fire without Matches” from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 15, 22, 29, at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Register at 720-898-7405. This three-part class is for ages 10 and older, and it will cover the basics of fire making.

WEDNESDAY/APRIL 16 SPRING CARNIVAL Arvada High School plans a

free spring carnival 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in the gym. Carnival games including pin the tail on the bunny, bean bag toss, doughnut eating contest, hula hoop contest, an obstacle course, pop-shop, frog in lily pad, face painting, and more are planned. If you have any questions, call Arvada Highs School at 303-982-3422.

WEDNESDAY/APRIL 16 TRAILS TALK Jeffco Open Space is providing a new

its annual Easter egg hunt for ages 2-9 at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Panorama Park, West 35th Avenue and Fenton Street. Children should arrive by 9:45 a.m. Cost is free; children need to bring their own baskets. The Easter Bunny will greet hunters. Call 303-2311300; in case of inclement weather, call for reschedule information.

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format for dialog on experiences in the parks and on the trails. Trails Talk is 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come to listen, join the conversation, sign up to put boots on the ground, or contribute to small discussion groups exploring big ideas. Trails Talk is a chance to Your Week continues on Page 16

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@applewood baptist church HE IS RISEN AS HE SAID

Resurrection Celebration Services at 8 am, 11 am and 6 pm on Sunday, April 20. Bible study at 9:30 am for all ages

Easter Worship S E R V I C E S

Child care for ages birth thru kindergarten during all services.

Applewood Baptist Church 11200 W 32nd Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO www.applewoodbaptist.com

Holy Week Maundy Thursday Service April 17, 7:00 p.m. Sermon: Ò A New CommandmentÓ

Join us for Holy Week starting April 13, 2014

He is Risen!

Palm Sunday (April 13)

Easter Sunday Service April 20, 10:30 a.m. Sermon: Ò The Laughter of the UniverseÓ -Rev. Dr. Jack Cabaness

• 8:00 a.m. Learning Center Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser • 10:00 a.m. Worship Service

Maundy Thursday (April 17) • 7:00 p.m. Worship, hand-washing and communion

Music: 20-member Chancel Choir * Westminster Presbyterian Church 3990 W. 74th (74th & Bradburn) - 303-429-8508

Good Friday (April 18) • 7:00 p.m. A solemn Tenebrae Service of the Passion of Christ in the Sanctuary

Easter Sunday (April 20) • 6:30 a.m. SONrise Worship - Arvada Cemetery • 10:00 a.m. Worship and decorating the Flowering Cross

5592 Independence St. www.arvadapc.org 303-422-3463

Easter

at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

April 20

April 13 – Palm Sunday

Worship Service 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Breakfast Brunch 7 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt 9:30 a.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church (ELCA)

11040 Colorado Blvd. Thornton, CO 80233

303.457.2476

Join Us on the Hill April 13 at 10am for our

stjohns05@gmail.com (across from Thornton Recreation Center)

9:30 a.m. – Palm Parade 10 a.m. – Worship Service 11 a.m. – Donkey Rides

April 17 – Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. – Worship Service

April 18 – Good Friday

6:30 p.m. – International community dinner 7:30 p.m. – Worship Service with South Metro Saints Covenant Churches

April 19 – Egg-stravaganza

11 a.m. – Brunch and egg hunt for children

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Palm Sunday

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LoneLy voices

Arvada Center event examines Beckett & Still By Clarke Reader creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com

In direct opposition to many who paint the 1950s in America as a golden age for the country, the decade was a time of deep anxiety and simmering fear that bubbled up in many expected and unexpected areas. The arts were a perfect place for these feelings to be expressed, and writer Samuel Beckett and painter Clyfford Still were both pioneers in expressing the abstract in their mediums. The Arvada Center will be hosting a

discussion about these two artists and the places they intersect during Samuel Beckett & Clyfford Still: Uncommon Perspectives in the Late 1950s. The event will feature a live discussion and then reading of Beckett’s radio play “Embers.” The event will be at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, at the Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. It is presented in partnership with the Clyfford Still Museum in support of its exhibition 1959: The Albright-Knox Art Gallery Exhibition Recreated. “The Arvada Center is looking at ways for the different arts to collaborative, and this partnership is really exciting,” said Amanda Giguere, Ph.D., a lecturer from the CU Boulder, Department of Theatre and Dance. “How the arts talk to each other is really interesting, and this is a great way to look at that.” The evening will kick off with a talk lead

IF YOU GO

by Giguere, which will provide context and information on the late 1950s. She said the discussion will help to explain why so many artists were exploring different aspects of the anxieties of the time. Giguere will also cover Beckett’s impact on the theater, his resonance with other artistic experiments in visual arts, music, and dance. Then comes a reading of Embers,” directed by Laura Jones and performed by Robert Michael Sander (Henry) and Kate Berry (Ada). “Even though it’s a radio play, there is something to seeing it live - the actors have these facial expressions and gestures they bring to the performance,” Jones said. “It’s a stage reading, not a staged reading.” According to Jones, both Beckett and Still were explorers of their own mindscapes, and this internal nature in their

WHAT: Samuel Beckett & Clyfford Still: Uncommon Perspectives in the Late 1950s WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada WHEN: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14 COST: $10-$15 INFORMATION: 720-898-7200

work compliments each other. “People will find this a low-key sampler of these artists,” she said. “It takes audience participation, but on a different level than people might expect.” For Giguere, the works of these two men reflects perfectly contemporary times and experiences. “I see this as a way of understanding our time,” she said. “We live in an age with so much information that there is a definite appeal for art that asks us to minimalize.” Tickets are $10-$15. For more information and tickets, call 720-898-7200.

news In a hUrrY Bike Tour

A Golden community bike tour will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, starting and ending at Golden Oldy Cyclery at 17224 West 17th Place, Golden. The ride will cover 30 miles including roads around the Table Mountains and an added loop of

Arvada Reservoir. For questions call 720497-1100.

Food Vendors Needed for June Bike Event

Golden is looking for food vendors interested in participating in the finish festivities for Ride the Rockies bike event on

Friday, June 13. The event will draw 2,000 cyclists as well as staff, visitors and family of the riders. Vendors should be prepared to serve food between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Specific food requirements are needed due to the dietary needs of riders. These requirements include complex car-

bohydrates and foods low in fat. Festival foods are also requested such as burgers and barbecue. Vegetarian and gluten free food are highly desired. For more information, contact Julie Brooks at 303-384-8013 or jbrooks@cityofgolden.net.

Easter Morning Service

Easter Worship S E R V I C E S

Sunday, April 20th ~ 10am • Choir Presentation • Easter Message • Blossoming of the Cross • Nursery & Pre-School activities available.

Good Friday Candlelight Communion Service, April 18th ~ 7:00pm

Everyone is welcome! Shepherd of Love Fellowship 13550 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield www.shepherdoflove.org Info: 303-466-5749

Sunday, April 13 @ 9:00am: Palm Sunday Wednesday, April 16 @ 12:00 pm and 6:30 pm: Stations of the Cross and Holy Communion Thursday, April 17 @ 7:00 pm: Maundy Thursday Service Friday, April 18 @ 7:00 pm: Good Friday Service Saturday, April 19 @ 7:00 pm: The Great Vigil of Easter Sunday, April 20 @ 9:00 am: Easter Day “By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.”

Rev. Bruce H. Swinehart St James Episcopal Church 8235 W 44th Ave Wheat Ridge CO 80034 Office: (303) 424-1118

Website: sjwr.org

Church of the Beloved Ecumenical Catholic Community

HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Palm Sunday, April 12th, 5PM Holy Thursday, April 17th, 6:30PM. Last Supper and Washing of the Feet Good Friday, April 18th, 6:30PM The Passion and Veneration of the Cross Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 19th, 9 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 20, 8 a.m. The Ecumenical Catholic Communion offers a wonderful way to celebrate your Catholic faith. We invite you to join us for a rich, familiar Mass, a small caring community and Communion open to all: families, singles, divorced, remarried, gay or straight and non-Catholics. There are five ECC parishes in the metro area including Longmont and Ft. Collins.

10500 Grant • northGlenn For more information, call 303-489-7046 www.churchofthebeloved-ecc.org

EASTER

Golden First Presbyterian Church South Golden Road at W. 16th Ave. 303-279-5591

Maundy Thursday:

7:00 pm, April 17th, 2014

Easter Worship:

9:00 am, April 20th, 2013

Easter egg hunt and breakfast following service.

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West Metrolife Bring others up by chowing down

Elsa (Miriam BC Tobin) takes care of Helen Martins (Deborah Curtis), an artist living in rural South Africa, in “The Road to Mecca.” Photo by Sarah Roshan

The road to a deeper self

Miners Alley Playhouse explores art, aging By Clarke Reader

creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Aging is an inevitable part of every life, but it is up to each person to determine the grace and dignity with which they move through their later years. Miners Alley Playhouse’s latest production is by award-winning South African playwright Athol Fugard, and tells the story of Helen Martins and her journey to aging on her own terms. “The Road to Mecca” will be playing at the theater, 1224 Washington Ave., through May 4. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday. According to director Len Matheo, the show follows the true story of Helen Martins (Deborah Curtis), an elderly woman living in South Africa, who goes out on her own in her life and art, and earns the ire of her conservative village. “The show isn’t about politics or religion, but instead is about the power of creativity and independence,” Matheo said. “Fugard also expertly dives into aging, trust and friendship. It’s an amazing play that can explore all these things.” “Miss Helen” — as she is referred to in the play — is living outside of a small village, creating sculptures and living as a kind of pariah. However, when she receives pressure from the Rev. Marius

IF YOU GO WHAT: “The Road to Mecca” WHERE: Miners Alley Playhouse 1224 Washington Ave., Golden WHEN: Through May 4. 7: 30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday 6 p.m. - Sunday COST: $23 adult $20 senior and youth $12 children under 12 INFORMATION: 303-935-3044 or www.minersalley.com (Tim Fishbaugh) to move out of her home and go to a retirement home, Elsa (Miriam BC Tobin) helps her stand on her own. Curtis said that “The Road to Mecca” has been on her radar for a long time, an she is thrilled to act in a role that she has long wanted to play. “I feel very privileged to get this chance — it’s not something you get to do often,” she said. “I’m so inspired by the real woman and the real creations that are now in museums.” Martins would go on to become South Africa’s top Outsider Artists, and her home is now a collection of her works. According to information provided by Miners Alley, she was fascinated with the interplay of reflection and space, of light, dark, and different colors. She decorated the inside of her house, and then continued on to her garden, which she filled with biblical

figures, Oriental saints, mythical figures, birds, and castles made from cement, empty bottles, and pieces of glass, which all face east towards Mecca. After 1976 when Martins died, her home — called The Owl House — became a museum. “Her character and strength in not becoming what the culture said she had to be is just amazing,” Curtis said. “Through the course of the play she really discovers her own inner strength, and that was exciting to play.” One of the biggest challenges in bringing the show to life, according to Matheo, was getting the South African dialect right, and so a dialect coach was enlisted to help out the actors. “That accent is a big part of transporting the audience to this village,” he said. “I also did a lot of research about what it would have been like in that time, especially for a woman to speak out the way she did.” Curtis found the character of Martins incredibly relatable, and that is something she is hoping to convey in her performance. She also wants to highlights the inspiring meaning behind Martins’ struggle. “Working on this character brought me to this deep emotional place, especially as an aging woman myself,” Curtis said. “The themes are are bigger than just one woman — they’re a struggle we all go through. It was a profound experience.” For more information, call 303-9353044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

On April 24 you can dine out for a cause. There are 250 restaurants participating in Dining Out for Life this year, and they expect to raise more than $300,000. Racines and the Cherry Cricket have participated since day one and several venues have participated for more than 10 years. This event raises money for Project Angel Heart, which supplies essential food and nutrition to those living with HIV/ AIDS and other illnesses such as cancer or diabetes. You can help raise money by simply dining out. Check out the list of restaurants at www.projectangelheart.org. Try a new kid on the block at Old Major, The Populist, Olive & Finch or beast + bottle. Some of the local favorites to try are Fruition, Opus Fine Dining & Wine Bar and Mizuna. Support a great organization for an even better cause by simply Dining Out for Life. Among the participating suburban eateries: Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta (Lone Tree, Littleton, Parker, Golden and Highlands Ranch); 24 Union (Lakewood); Beau Jo’s Colorado Style Pizza (Arvada and Boulder); Bent Fork (Aurora); Bent Noodle (Aurora); Farro’s (Centennial); Foolish Craig’s Cafe (Boulder); Great Scott’s Eatery (Broomfield); The Grill at Legacy Ridge (Westminster); Kachina Southwestern Grill (Westminster); Little India (Lakewood); Marco’s Coal Fired Pizzeria (Inverness area); Old Neighborhood restaurant (Arvada); Romano’s Italian Restaurant (Littleton); Street Kitchen Asian Bistro (Inverness area); Taco House (Lakewood) and The Wooden Table (Greenwood Village).

Ice cream eatery the bombe

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! And the Hilltop and Crestmoor neighborhoods may be screaming the loudest now that the High Point Creamery is coming soon at 215 S. Holly St. on the southwest corner of Holly and Cedar. Husband and wife team Chad Stutz and Erika Thomas are opening their first retail location of High Point Creamery this spring with several more planned. The signature item will be the “bombe,” which Thomas describes as “a molded ice cream dessert that has its origins in Victorian-era France. First we layer ice cream, let it harden, and then we add a meringue, let that harden and then top it off with another layer of delicious ice cream. All of this then sets in an authentic copper mold from the 1960s. After it hardens, the bombe is removed from its mold and sliced like a cake to serve.” High Point also will serve sorbets and unusual ice cream toppings such as candied violets or black lava salt. The Creamery plans to host chefs from notable area restaurants to collaborate on their own specialty offerings.

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No fun like work “Real Happiness at Work” by Sharon Salzberg c.2014, Workman Publishing $13.95 / $17.50 Canada, 262 pages You started a business to make money. You accepted the job to feed your family, pay bills, or save for retirement. You founded a corporation because you saw a need and it could be lucrative. You took the position because it was in your field and it offered opportunities. You didn’t accept work because it makes you happy … but it would be nice if it did. And you might actually achieve that if you read “Real Happiness at Work” by Sharon Salzberg. Put a bunch of different-thinkers in a building. Give them tasks, salaries commensurate on experience, ability to voice their opinions, and tell them to work together. That can be recipe for drama and stress; for sure, it’s representative of the place where most full-time-working adults spend the majority of their waking hours. So how can you ensure that your experiences in that place are good ones? Salzberg says that there are Eight Pillars of Happiness in the Workplace you should shoot for: balance, concentration, compassion, resilience, communication and connection, integrity, meaning, and open awareness. Without the first pillar, balance, Salzberg says that it’s “hard to do a good job or enjoy our work.” Balance can be achieved

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Lombardi back for more

The 5th Annual Flight to Luxury Hangar Party which raises money for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver will welcome Vic Lombardi back for a second year as the official emcee for Flight to Luxury. The CBS4 sportscaster (and a personal favorite of moi) will return to the runway to entertain the audience with his strut down the catwalk and endless jokes. The Sept. 12 event will be held at two of the area’s private jet hangars: XJet and Signature Flight Support, at Centennial Airport. Presented by Cuvée Escapes, the event will showcase custom-couture private villas by Cuvée, elite jets, exotic cars, and live entertainment. The goal is to raise $1 million for the Boys & Girls Club. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.flighttoluxury.com.

Foundation to honor DeAngelis

As part of the Jeffco Schools Foundation’s fifth annual Love Our Schools Luncheon, Columbine High School Principal Frank DeAngelis will be honored on Thursday, April 10. As principal, DeAngelis became the reassuring voice of the 1999 Columbine shooting tragedy. He ends his 18-year ca-

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through meditation, mindfulness, and allowing for “mental space,” even when you’re in a crowded room. One of the keys to balance is keeping personal life and work life separate. Concentration allows us to focus on individual tasks, which “frees our mind of distraction and actually makes us more productive.” Humans, remember, are not well-wired for multitasking. Compassion allows you to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, and eliminates judgment for others as well as for yourself. Utilize compassion for you, and you’ll overcome self-doubt and self-blame. Resilience lets you bounce back “without rumination or regret.” Communication and connection promote “skillful self-expression.” Integrity keeps you on a path you can live with. Meaning allows understanding for how you experience work: is it a job, a career, or a calling? Your answer will help you find pleasure in your work. reer as principal and more than 35 years in public education when the school session ends this spring. In honor of his contributions to Columbine and to students and schools around the nation, DeAngelis will be honored with the 2014 Norma Anderson Lifetime Service Award. The fifth annual Love Our Schools Luncheon is a fundraiser for the programs of Jeffco Schools Foundation. The luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 10 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. The lifetime service award is named for Jefferson County legislator and education advocate Sen. Norma Anderson.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a conversation between a real estate agent buying “open house,” “under contract” and “sold” signs with a customer-service representative at RMD Signs, a real estate and commercial signs manufacturer in Englewood: “I guess I look awfully optimistic buying all these signs when I haven’t even shown the house yet. But I am optimistic it will sell and sell quick in this market.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Arts & Crafts Spring Craft & Bake Sale

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Bridal Salon closed.80+wedding Gowns to sell all at 50% off tag prices.Spread the word to all Brides-to-Be!!! APRIL 25-27, 10:00am - 3:00pm.All proceeds will go to benefit Rosies Ranch in Parker.This is a wonderful organization where children with deafness or other oral language hurdles can expand verbal and reading skills through equine connections. All of these dresses are new or Designer samples and will be selling at 50% off the retail tags. APRIL 25,26,27, 10:00 AM - 3:00 pm at Rosies Ranch, 10556 E Parker Rd. Parker, CO . PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO ANY FUTURE BRIDES YOU MAY KNOW AS THIS IS A GREAT SAVINGS!!!

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learn how different stewardship methods may be applied and tested on Jeffco Open Space trails.

Wednesday/april 16 Climbing adventure Mount Ver-

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non Country Club is hosting an arm chair Himalayan Alpine Climbing Adventure at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, featuring 40-year legendary alpine climber George Lowe. Optional Nepalese dinner buffet offered before program. For reservations, call 303-526-0616 or go to www. mountvernoncc.com. Mount Vernon is at 24933 Clubhouse Circle, Golden.

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girlfriends night Echter’s Garden Center presents Girlfriends Night Out, a benefit for Ralston House, a child advocacy center in Jefferson, Adams and Broomfield counties that helps young people and their families start healing after the trauma of abuse. Half the cost of tickets will benefit Ralston. The event is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 17. Call 303-424-7979 to purchase tickets. thursday/april 17

Korean War Active Minds will look at the origins, key events and lasting legacy of the Korean War. The program also will discuss the roles played by the United States, China and the Soviet Union as part of the broader Cold War. Program is 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. RSVP at 303-742-4800. thursday/april 17 travel series Majestic View Nature Center presents “The Extraordinary Faces of Costa Rica” from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Register at 720-898-7405. Join adventure traveler and videographer Carolyn Adam on an exploration of Costa Rica. For ages 10 and older. thursday/april 17; Friday/April 18;

Sunday/April 20

holy WeeK Golden First United

Methodist Church, 1500 Ford St., Golden, has Holy Week and Easter services at 7:30 p.m. Holy Thursday, April 17; at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday, April 18; and at 6:15 a.m. (sunrise service), 8:30 a.m. (contemporary service) and 11 a.m. (traditional service) Easter Sunday, April 20. An Easter breakfast will be served in the church hall

from 7-10:30 a.m.

friday/april 18 egg hunt The Evergreen Parks and Recreation District will have a free Easter egg hunt, with an appearance by the Easter Bunny, starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 18, at the Buchanan Park Recreation Center Pool, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen. Parents are encouraged to dress their kids in swimsuits, grab the goggles and bring a plastic bag to collect Easter treats. The bunny can pose for photos with the kids. Hunts are 5:30-5:45 p.m. for ages 1-3; 5:45-6 p.m. ages 4-6; and 6-6:15 p.m. for ages 7 and older. Call 720-880-1100. friday/april 18-20 mineral shoW The Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show is April 18-20 at the Ramada Plaza Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St., Denver. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission and parking; suitable for all ages. Contact Regina Aumente at 505-867-0425 or mzexpos@ gmail.com. Go to www.mzexpos.com/ colorao_spring.html. friday/april 18 to May 18

theater shoW The Edge Theater presents “A Round Heeled Woman” from April 18 to May 18 at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Tickets available at 303232-0363 or www.theedgetheater.com. For mature audiences. saturday/april 19 bunny express The Colorado Railroad’s annual Easter event, the Bunny Express Train, returns 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. Guests will explore the 15-acre rail yard with 100 historic narrow and standard gauge locomotives and rolling stock, visiting the Easter Bunny and visiting the Depot Museum and General Store. For information, call 303-279-4591 or visit www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org. saturday/april 19 family disCovery Find your roots at family discovery day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at 12995 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, in the Alkire building across from APEX. Hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; go to https://familysearch.org/. Open to the community. Free classes and informational booths. Learn how to interview yourself or family members for a historical record, and take a peek at the 1940 Census to get started. Visit the Arvada Family Discovery Center page on Facebook and link to the class registration page. Not all classes require registration. Check out www.eventbrite. com/e/arvada-stake-family-discoveryday-tickets-10881098659. Your wireless device and flash drive are encouraged. saturday/april 19 aauW member AAUW Foothills Branch hosts AAUW’s Younger Generation with Danielle Jordan speaking about being a young AAUW member. Jordan attends DU, is a financial advisor and owner of a financial services practice. She also is a member of the LGBT Center of Colorado. Program is at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Community of Christ Church, 3780 Ward Road, Wheat Ridge. Public is welcome.

saturday/april 19 toWn hall State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger hosts a town hall meeting, in partnership with Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. The meeting will feature a discussion with experts on the Colorado state budget, and will expand into discussions about fiscal and economic issues facing Coloradans. Chris Stiffler of the Colorado Fiscal Institute and Sen. Mary Hodge of the Senate Joint Budget Committee will provide insight. saturday/april 19 egg hunt West Woods, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada, will have a children’s Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19. The hunt is open for children up to the age of 10. Call 303-209-4394 before the event to sign up so we can be sure to have enough eggs for everyone to find some.

Coming soon thursday/april 24 night sKy Majestic View Nature Center presents “Jupiter and its Moons: Viewing the Night Sky” from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Register at 720-898-7405. Presented by Denver Astronomical Society. Coming soon/april 25 Quartet ConCert The Lakewood Cultural Center presents Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25. Tickets available at www.Lakewood.org/ Tickets, 303-987-7845 or at the box office, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Coming soon/april 26 Kite festival Wheat Ridge’s first Kite Flite Festival is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Anderson Park, on West 44th and Field streets. Activities and kite flying for all ages, parachute relay races. Register your kids for kite crafting classes. Festival is free. Go to www.kiteflitefestival.com. Rain date is May 3.

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Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Airport, owners of one of the nation’s busiest airports is currently accepting applications for a Business Support Specialist. The candidate must possess an Associate’s Degree in Business, Office Management, or Paralegal fields or related field; have two years of experience involving public contact and one year’s experience at an airport or as a paralegal OR equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. This a dual role position which includes providing business support to airport tenants in the areas of compliance, application review, and document preparation; performing a variety of other administrative support & recordkeeping duties as well as special projects in the areas of finance, human resourc3es and employee benefits. Attention to detail and accuracy is a must. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook software and fluency in both written and spoken English is required. This is a full-time non-exempt position with excellent benefits after 60 days. Starting salary is $19.25 per hour. You may obtain an Application for Employment and full Job Description in person or via our website at http://www.centennialairport.com/Employment. Please hand-deliver, mail or e-mail your completed application to the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, 7800 S. Peoria St., Unit G1, Englewood, CO 80112 or contact Gwen at 303-218-2904. EOE

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City of Black Hawk. Hiring Range: $17.59 $20.23 per hour DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license Class R with a safe driving record with the ability to obtain a Class A with P rating within one year of hire, and the ability to lift 80 pounds. To be considered for this limited opportunity, please apply online at www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/ employee_services. Please note: Applicants are required to upload their resumes during the online application process. Please be sure your resume includes all educational information and reflects the past ten (10) years’ work history. Applicants must apply online and may do so at City Hall which is located at 201 Selak Street in Black Hawk. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! EOE.

The Job Store Staffing is hiring for production and assemblers, multiple shifts, pay 9.80/hr. Call 303.940.9252 for more info.

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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. REPUBLICANS MEN meeting The Jefferson County

Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County.

TUESDAYS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Re-

tired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions.

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/ArvadaBusiness-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 303-997-9098.

ENTREPRENEURS CLUB The Lakewood Chapter Lutheran Entrepreneurs meets 8-9 a.m. on third Wednesdays at the Bethlehem Chapel Coffee House, located in the medical office building just south of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. The chapter coordinator is Denise Rolfsmeier. For more information, call 720-379-5889 or email cpa@rolfsmeier.com. 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. WOMEN NETWORKING Women’s Business Group Wednesday morning networking group in Arvada has openings for women who can commit to a weekly morning meeting. Limited to one business per category. Call for available openings, 303-438-6783, or go online to info@OurConnection.org. 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 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 practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www. bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933. COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:307:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. INVESTORS’ MEETINGS The Rocky Mountain

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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. FRIDAYS CALMUP JOURNEY Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340. SATURDAYS COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com. CONSCIOUS CREATION Explore holistic health resources at the Conscious Creation Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St. in Lakewood. Learn from holistic-health practitioners and get information about products, services and alternative/complementary therapies through learning-lab presentations. Admission fee applies; for more information, contact Cheryl Roach at 303-885-8584 or go online to www. consciouscreationfair.com. MEDITATION CLASSES Various styles of meditation will be explored 9:30-10:30 a.m. each Saturday at Clubs continues on Page 19

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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) A suggestion from a colleague on how to work out a problem might not sit too well with you. But before you suspect his or her motives, why not just accept it as a friendly gesture? TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) An associate might seek your counsel on a workplace dispute with another co-worker. listen to what she or he has to say, but withhold advice until you’ve heard the other side of the story. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Use your Twin gifts for creativity and practicality to score points in landing an opportunity that could open doors to a new career. Someone returns after a long absence.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Although things are pretty hectic through much of the week, some quiet time with loved ones helps restore balance. An unexpected visitor brings welcome news about a mutual friend. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Getting used to change isn’t always easy for the Big Cat. But make the adjustments gradually, and soon you’ll hardly remember when things were any different from how they are now. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Continue to stay the course you’ve chosen, and avoid distractions that could throw you off track. Some knowledgeable folks are happy to provide guidance if you need it. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Although you earned plaudits from most co-workers for your recent stand on a workplace situation, you also raised the envy quotient among others. Tread carefully for now. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) You feel more positive about that delayed project, and you’re ready to pick it up on a moment’s notice. However, you might need to re-motivate those who have since lost interest. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Some welcome news should be coming your way. in the meantime, use that Sagittarius charm to persuade some stillreluctant colleagues that your ideas have merit. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Don’t wait for a misunderstanding to work itself out. instead, ask for a chance to explain the circumstances before those bruised feelings lead to an irreversible break. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A physical problem should be checked out in order to avoid it going from just being a nuisance to something more serious. Your social life takes an unexpected but not unwelcome turn. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Yours might be the wisest sign in the Zodiac. But you still could benefit from the wisdom of a close friend who has suggestions on how to handle a perplexing personal problem. BORN THIS WEEK: Your passion for doing the right thing inspires others to follow your well-trodden path toward justice. © 2014 King Features Synd., inc.

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Guidance for parents and grandparents Sometimes advice is so good it’s meant to be posted at eye level on refrigerator. “The 101 Principles of Discipline” by Dr. Katharine Kersey is one of those. Three columns will be devoted to the list. Get your scissors and tape out. The list is printed with Dr. Kersey’s permission. Discipline That Works Dr. Kersey quotes J. L. Hymes, ”Discipline is a slow, bit by bit, time-consuming task of helping children to see the sense in acting a certain way.” Here are some selections: Demonstrate Respect Principle — Treat the child the same way you treat other important people in your life — the way you want him to treat you — and others. (How would I want them to say that to me?) Make a Big Deal Principle — Make a big deal over responsible, considerate, appropriate behavior — with attention (your eyeballs), thanks, praise, thumbsup, recognition, hugs, special privileges, incentives (NOT food). Incompatible Alternative Principle — Give the child something to do that is incompatible with the inappropriate behavior. “Help me pick out 6 oranges” (instead of running around the grocery store). Choice Principle — Give the child two choices, both of which are positive and acceptable to you. “Would you rather tiptoe or hop upstairs to bed?” (“You choose or I’ll choose.”) Timer Says it’s Time Principle — Set a timer to help children make transitions. “When the timer goes off, you will need to put away your books.” It is also a good idea to give the child a chance to choose how long he needs to pull himself together. “It’s okay to be upset, how long do you

need?” Then allow him to remove himself from the group and set the timer. You may offer the child a choice (and set the timer) when it’s necessary for him to do something he doesn’t want to do. “Do you want to pick up your toys/let Susan have the toy/take your bath — in one minute or two?” Allow Imperfection Principle — Don’t demand perfection. Remember no one likes the “perfect” child, parent or teacher. With perfection as the goal, we are all losers. Anticipation Principle — Think ahead about whether or not the child is capable of handling the situation. If not, don’t take him (an expensive restaurant, long church services with out a special room, shopping, or movies). Apology Principle — Apologize easily — when you goof, or “lose it.” (“I wish I could erase what I just said.” “You must have been scared by my reaction.” “I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings.” “I was wrong.” “I’m sorry.”) Apologize for your child (“I’m sorry he knocked you down”), but DON’T make your child apologize. (You might be making him lie OR think that wrong-doings can be rectified with an apology.) Babysitter Principle — Get one.

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PranaTonic, 807 14th St., Golden. We’ll begin with a short introduction to meditation and what to expect followed by a meditation period of 30-40 minutes and time at the end for group discussion. Call 303-274-5733. Visit www.PranaTonic. com.

SINGERS NEEDED The Troubadours Choir is looking for a director and new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more information, call Gary at 303-477-1380.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road. We meet here at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. Go to www. rockymountainshipwrights.org for information.

SYMPHONY AUDITIONS The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information.

ONGOING /EDUCATION DISCUSSION GROUPS Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-424-4828. ESL CLASSES — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.

ONGOING /FINE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CONCORDIA LUTHERAN Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact Joan at joan@ concordialcms.org or 303-989-5260. DANCE CLUB — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova.RoundDanceClub@gmail.com. MUSIC PERFORMANCES Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at

WEEKLY MUSIC Jazz @ the Creek is every first Wednesday of the month at Living Water Unity, 59th and Vance in Olde Town Arvada. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come listen to an hour of great jazz. For more information, call 720-935-4000 or email livingwaterunity@comcast.net.

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HEALTH GROUP A women’s health group with the motto “Your health, your life: Take charge” meets noon-1 p.m. Fridays at 9797 W. Colfax Ave, No. 3AA, in Lakewood. Learn about natural alternatives to health concerns. No charge to be part of this group. For more information, call Linda at 303-883-5473 or email lindagoesgreen@prodigy.net. HOME CARE Always Best Care Denver West provides in-home care, skilled nursing and free senior community placement. Always Best Care provides every individual and family with well-trained personal care attendants and expert nursing support. We help families make informed decisions about senior care, and guide them through comprehensive solutions designed specifically for their unique situations. To learn more, go online to www.AlwaysBestCare.com/DenverWest or call 303-952-3060. TAI CHI is now taught at Lakeview Wellness and Event Center 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-989-6300 or 303-730-0986 for cost information and reservations.

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Arvada West’s Erin Rawe-Thomas and Abby Kostelecky run side-by-side and stride for stride in the 3200 meter event Wednesday at Jeffco Stadium. Rawe-Thomas went on to win the race. Photo by Daniel Williams

Pomona boys, Lakewood girls best in 5A Jeffco County track meet helps teams prep for state By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com LAKEWOOD - Pomona’s boys escaped the 5A Jeffco Track & Field League Meet with a one point victory Wednesday at Jeffco Stadium. The Panthers posted a team score of 125, which was one point better than Chatfield who finished second with 124 points.

Arvada West finished third with 91 points, two points better than Lakewood’s fourth place finish with 89 points. Bear Creek (74), Standley Lake (69), Columbine (62), Ralston Valley (34) and Dakota Ridge (22) rounded out the finished of the nine 5A Jeffco schools who participated in the meet. But it was Pomona who was best-inshow winning four of the 18 boy’s events including the 4x100 meter relay and the 4x200 meter relay. The Panthers had two individual winners including Nate O’Neill who won the pole vault with a 12 feet 6 inch distance. In addition, Marcelo Laguera won the

800 meters for Pomona in 2:02.19. And Bear Creek’s Olabisi Johnson proved to be the fastest man at the meet winning the 110 meters in 15.09. In the girl’s side of the meet Lakewood proved to be best as they dominated the girl’s meet with a team score of 174 points. Ralston Valley finished second with 142 points, followed by third place Arvada West with 120 points and fourth place Pomona (94). Bear Creek and Standley Lake finished tied for fifth with 48 points each, Columbine finished seventh (46), Chatfield finished eighth (44) and Dakota Ridge finished ninth (15).

But it was the Tigers who blew out the girl’s field winning seven of 18 events including winning both the 4x100 and 4x200 meter relay races. In addition, Lakewood’s Claire Harris won both the 100 and 300 meter hurdles, and Audrey Hogenkamp won the high jump clearing 5 feet. A-West finished third as a team but had won four girl’s events including the 100 and 400 meter races. The Wildcats also won the 1600 meter (Savannah Wiman 05:33.84) and the 3200 meter (Erin Rawe-Thomas in 12:24.60).

D’Evelyn girls trying to replace lost talent Jaguars show signs of flashes but need time to develop By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com LAKEWOOD - D’Evelyn girls’ soccer was just gaining some traction before running into 4A Jeffco’s best team. And the Jaguars were slowed down and then shutout 3-0 by Evergreen Friday at Lakewood Memorial Field. The Jags were thinking upset as they matched the Cougars intensity for the first half ,taking a 0-0 game into halftime. However, Evergreen’s star Jahna Pusedu lived up to her reputation and scored three second half goals for an impressive hat trick. Pusedu, who already has seven goals on seven games this season, singlehandedly took the game over and left Jaguars’ defenders helpless. The Cougars also put an end to what D’Evelyn was hoping was the start of a win

streak after winning back-to-back games. The Jaguars beat Lakewood 2-1 in overtime at Lakewood Memorial Field before going into spring break. Freshman Emma Denton and senior Emily Garnier both scored in the unofficial battle for Lakewood. D’Evelyn returned from spring break and beat Centaurus 2-0 Wednesday at North Area Athletic Complex. Garnier and senior Katie Cuniff each scored for the Jaguars and sophomore goaltender Courtney Stutheit was unbreakable in their shutout victory. However, this season D’Evelyn is struggling to replace six seniors lost to graduation last year, including leading scorer Madi Hall, who recorded eight goals last season. Moreover, those six seniors accounted for a total of 30 points last season. This season the Jaguars are trying to fill in those gaps by committee while they try and develop the same team that helped them push Green Mountain and Evergreen for a 4A Jeffco league title last season. But even during their transition they

D’Evelyn senior and team leader Katie Cuniff closes in on her Evergreen opponent Friday at Lakewood Memorial Field. Photo by Daniel Williams have managed to remain competitive, keeping themselves within striking distance in each of their losses this season.

D’Evelyn (2-4, 0-1 in league play) will play Green Mountain Thursday, at Lakewood Memorial Field at 4 p.m.

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Wheat Ridge ruins Arvada’s 1964 rememberance Iconic Irv Brown tosses first pitch but Bulldogs still fall

went 2-for-3 with a double and a triple. But while the Farmers’ offense will get most of the credit for their big win, their pitching should not go overlooked. Wheat Ridge senior starting pitcher Lane Wagoner and sophomore Damian Padilla combined for a four-hit shutout, with Wagoner recording the victory. The win was the Farmers third straight. The loss was the Bulldogs second straight — in ugly fashion. Arvada was beat 23-1 by Green Mountain last Wednesday. Still, the Bulldogs look very much improved this season under new head coach Gino Carbajal and their two wins this season are just one less than they had in all of 2013. Arvada (2-4) will host Alameda Thursday at 4 p.m. Wheat Ridge (4-2) has outscored the last three opponents 25-12 and has scored at least seven runs in four of the first six games of the season. The Farmers will host Conifer Thursday at 4 p.m. Wheat Ridge is one of just two teams in 4A Jeffco with an undefeated record. On the flip side, Arvada is one of just two teams still looking for a first league win.

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dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia. com ARVADA - Two was better than one for Wheat Ridge on Saturday. The Farmers spoiled Arvada’s day, beating the home team 10-0 at Arvada High School. The Bulldogs honored their 1964 state championship team before the game as Colorado sports icon and former Arvada head coach Irv Brown threw out the first pitch. But the Bulldogs could have used Brown for a few more innings because Wheat Ridge put on a hitting clinic for the old coach. The Farmers scored two runs in each of the game’s five innings getting big offensive efforts from two of their players. Wheat Ridge sophomore Chase Powell went 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. In addition, junior Garrett O’Keefe

With one of the best views of the city anywhere behind him Arvada pitcher Joe Harris delivers a pitch against Wheat Ridge Saturday at Arvada High School. Photo by Daniel Williams

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Kipling Ridge Metropolitan District of Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 6, 2014, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 113.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected for the District:

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Legal Notice No.: 80577 First publication: April 3, 2014 Last publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL KIPLING RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Kipling Ridge Metropolitan District of Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 6, 2014, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 113.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected for the District: Teresa G. Kershisnik (4- year term to May 8, 2018) Martin J. Zemcik (4-year term to May 8, 2018) Dated this 2nd day of April, 2014. KIPLING RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Denise Denslow Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 80594 First Publication: April 10, 2014 Last Publication: April 10, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

Teresa G. Kershisnik (4- year term to May 8, 2018) Martin J. Zemcik (4-year term to May 8, 2018)

Today advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 Dated this 2nd of April, 2014. KIPLING RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Denise Denslow Designated Election Official

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Legal Notice No.: 80594 First Publication: April 10, 2014 Last Publication: April 10, 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 21st 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. CB14-017: An Ordinance Approving the Second Amendment to the City of Arvada Gold Line Corridor Local Agency Contribution Intergovernmental Agreement with the Regional Transportation District CB14-018: An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Arvada and the Regional Transportation District RTD Concerning the Redesigned Olde Town Station Transit Facilities Legal Notice No.: 80597 First Publication: April 10, 2014 Last Publication: April 10, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

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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, with a decision made on the 7th day of April, 2014: 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 The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 7th day of April, 2014: Ordinance 4437: An Ordinance Approving the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority and the City of Arvada Advance and Reimbursement Agreement Ordinance 4438: An Ordinance Amending Various Provisions of Articles 3, 6, and 10 of the Land Development Code Pertaining to Floodplains Legal Notice No.: 80598 First Publication: April 10, 2014 Last Publication: April 10, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

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dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia.com LAKEWOOD - Golden boys’ lacrosse recorded one of its biggest wins under head coach Kurt Ohlen, beating rival Green Mountain 6-5 in overtime Wednesday at Trailblazer Stadium. The Demons got an all-time effort from junior Adam Kreller, and their sophomore goaltender Tanner McAdoo was a wall in Golden’s first league victory of the season. Golden used their defense to keep the Rams in check for three quarters holding them scoreless at halftime and allowing only a single goal through three full quarters. But Green Mountain refused to go away and even during a game where they weren’t at their best offensively they rallied to score four fourth quarter goals and somehow managed to send the game into overtime. The Rams got a pair of goals from both junior Jack Day and senior Bryce Woodworth in the fourth quarter

to force the overtime. However, Kreller used four goals to beat Green Mountain, while McAdoo stopped 13 shots, keeping the Rams out of the back of the net when it mattered most. Despite losing two days later, the victory for Golden confirms the growth in a program that was created just three years ago. The Demons were beat 16-4 Friday at Steamboat Springs. The Colorado Springs’ team is powerhouse and owns a perfect 9-0 this season. But coach Ohlen thought scheduling Steamboat Springs was a good opportunity to test themselves against one of the best. The Rams loss is their fourth in a row after starting the season by winning two of their first three games. However, Green Mountain certainly isn’t getting beat up. The Rams have scored at least five goals in each of their last four games, losing at St. Mary’s 9-7 before falling to Golden in overtime. Green Mountain (2-5, 0-1 in 4A Jeffco) will play at Thompson Valley High School Friday at 6:30 p.m. Golden (2-6, 1-0 in 4A Jeffco) will host Clear Creek Friday at Trailblazer Stadium at 4 p.m.

Prep sports Scoreboard POMONA HIGH SCHOOL Girls tennis Ralston Valley 6, Pomona 1 Ralston Valley was without their No. 1 singles due to injury, so the singles players played up a spot and No. 1 doubles player Allyson Goto filled in at No. 3 singles. Also the entire doubles line up was played by V2 players. Ralston swept the doubles positions and captured straight set wins at No. 1 and No. 3 singles.

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