May 8, 2014 Jefferson County, Colorado | Volume 9, Issue 49 A publication of
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Voting issue causes tension Jefferson County Board of Education member seeks outside legal counsel By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Jeffco Board of Education Treasurer Jill Fellman, announced she will be seeking outside legal counsel from David Foster, of the Foster and Grahm law firm, after receiving what she believes is a legally threatening email.
The email was sent by the board’s attorney Brad A. Miller to Fellman, the other board members, Chief Operating Officer Steve Bell, Chief Financial Officer Lorie Gillis, and a representative from Caplan and Earnest, at noon on April 24. According to Fellman, it stated that if she did not listen to Miller’s advice regarding executive sessions, she would be personally liable. “His basic message was, if you don’t listen to me and take my advice you could be individually liable,” Fellman said. The email came after a 2-3 vote not go into an executive session in regards to an update about the impending mediation with the Jefferson County Educators Asso-
ciation (JCEA) following the declaration of the impasse. To move into an executive session, the board must have four out of the five members voting in favor of the motion. “We have counsel so we can get good advice,” Board President Ken Witt said. “It’s critical that all board members share their responsibility to the district so we can properly direct the district in regards to negotiations with associations.” According to Miller, the email was informative, reminding the board of its responsibilities to the community. “It’s incumbent on me to make sure the board is aware of its legal obligations and
that the board is aware of its fiduciary duties,” Miller said. In the past two board meetings where an executive session about JCEA mediation was on the agenda, Fellman and Second Vice President Lesley Dahlkemper voted against it, stating an update of information where no direction is given should be open to the public. “I share Ms. Fellman’s concerns,” Dahlkemper said. ” We have to be judicious about when we go into executive session and have a strong rationale to go into Voting continues on Page 19
Traffic cameras not going away Measure hits brick wall upon reaching House By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com After a bill cruised through the Senate, the House last week put the brakes on the measure, which sought to ban red-light cameras and photo radar systems in Colorado. The legislation officially met its demise during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on April 30, but the bill’s sponsor, House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, DDenver, had pretty much accepted its Report defeat before it even got there. Senate Bill 14 would have prohibited local governments from using photo-radar technology to capture drivers who speed or run red lights. It was gutted by the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, which passed a stripped-down version of the bill on April 28. The gutted version only would have allowed for a state study of the technology’s public-safety effectiveness, something that Ferrandino didn’t think was necessary. “I think we have enough studies to show that it’s not effective,” Ferrandino told the Appropriations Committee. Ferrandino and other bill supporters argued that photo-radar technology is a cash cow used by local governments to rack up revenue, courtesy of lead-foot drivers. The House speaker also said the technology does little to prevent accidents. “They give a sense of public safety, but don’t actually increase public safety,” Ferrandino said. But several law-enforcement representatives testified otherwise during the committee process. Supporters of the technology asserted that the devices serve as a blessing for understaffed police agencies and that the presence of the cameras curbs
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As part of the Skal Farm exhibit, children were allowed to play with three goats. Here, Kristen DeWitt carefully hands Terrapin the goat to Sophia Wedlake to hold.
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To encourage sustainable living and conservation, the Arvada Festivals Commission in conjunction with the Sustain Arvada Committee hosted the second annual Sustain Arvada Festival. During the festival, more than 1,000 people stopped by to learn about a variety of conserving methods and reusable and energy-efficient products all while playing with farm animals, riding bikes around Wolff Park and learning about ways to save the environment.
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Farm animals were available as part of educational exhibits, including this newly hatched chick.
Felicia Kruger shows her daughter, Miliana, how to build a plant holder during the Sustain Arvada Festival. Printed on recycled newsprint. Please recycle this copy.
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Lawmakers: Moderates needed to further debate Every couple of years, the Legislature loses familiar faces, for better or for worse. Some have to leave because of term limits. But others decide on their own that government and politics just aren’t for them any more — giving us hope that politicians aren’t entirely crazy. It’s common for lawmakers who are leaving the Capitol to reflect on the past and look toward the future. But during recent conversations with three outgoing female lawmakers, I found it interesting how concerned they were over one thing in particular — the loss of moderate representation at the Capitol. “I think it’s very sad that three moderate women are opting out of a fourth term,” said Rep. Sue Schafer, D-Wheat Ridge. Schafer referenced herself and Republican Reps. Carole Murray of Castle Rock and Cheri Gerou of Evergreen as three lawmakers whose exits will leave a void at the General Assembly. The three women — who have served in the House for a combined 18 years — have been known to cast votes that blur party lines. For example, Schafer sometimes bucks her party on small business issues. “I don’t always vote with my caucus,” she said. “Sometimes we have bad bills and so do the others across the aisle.” Murray was a co-sponsor of the Student Success Act, a major bipartisan education bill. And she shed tears and raised eyebrows when she voted for last year’s bill that created civil unions in Colorado — joining only a few Republicans to do so. Gerou also voted for the civil unions bill and has often crossed the aisle on legislation, which sometimes ruffles the feathers of those on the more conservative wing of the Republican Party. Both Gerou and Murray said they are
concerned that their party is losing touch with moderate voters. That’s been a struggle for a party that has not fared well at the state or national level in recent years. Gerou did not hesitate when I asked whether she was concerned about the state of her party. “Oh, absolutely,” she said. “It’ll guarantee that we’re in the minority for a really long time. I talked to Sue Schafer and she’s concerned there’s no moderation, and it’s on both sides. But I think it’s your own party that bugs you the most because you expect certain things from the other party, but it disappoints you when your party does things you don’t like.” Gerou said it is social issues — such as gay marriage, debates over abortion and immigration reform — that is hurting the GOP brand. “I hope they stop focusing on social issues and get back to doing what Republicans have always done well, and that’s represent business,” Gerou said. “I wish the social issues would go away. “I look back at someone like Barry Goldwater, when they asked him his thoughts on gays in the military. And he said, `I don’t care. If they want to serve our country, let them serve our country.’ That’s the type of Republican I like to be around.” Murray agrees that social issues have hurt the party and have turned off many voters, including many Republicans. “It’s particularly difficult to the old-line,
establishment Republicans who have not been accustomed to the social issues being brought into the conservation,” Murray said. “And the new Republicans, too. All of the young interns and aides at the Capitol have a hard time relating to the hard stance that we take on certain issues. “I’ve had many friends who feel like they don’t recognize the party and that gives me pause. Because, as a party, we can’t be pushing people away. We need to find out a way to bring people in.” Murray said that Republicans should do more to reach out to Hispanics, who are growing in population and in political strength. “If we don’t bring them in — and soon — we may never win again,” Murray said.
Gerou feels the same way and hopes that the party gets back on track by focusing on economic issues and not social ones. But don’t expect Gerou to change parties any time soon. “I’m not going to become a Democrat; I just can’t,” Gerou said while laughing. “I couldn’t do that to my grandparents. It’s like when I was younger, I couldn’t live with a guy because if my grandmother ever found out, I couldn’t face it. “I’m 58 years old and my grandmother still controls my life.” Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Or, follow him on Twitter: @VicVela1.
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legislative news Annual budget signed into law
Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law a $24 billion state budget on April 30 that includes increased funding for education and disaster relief. The annual long bill
replaces some of the education funding that was lost during recession years and pumps $100 million into the higher education system. The budget also includes about $21 million that will go toward the leasing or purchasing of an aerial firefighting fleet. In addition, money will be set aside to provide assistance for those who are impacted by wildfires and
flooding. Rainy day funding will jump from 5 percent to 6.5 percent, under the new budget.
Suicide commission clears Legislature
A bill that creates a suicide prevention commission is on its way to the governor’s desk. The legislation aims
to provide answers as to why Colorado has such a high suicide rate. Colorado consistently ranks in the top 10 of states with the highest number of suicides. Senate Bill 88 creates a state commission that provides recommendations to the governor’s office, the Legislature and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
The bill passed the House on May 1 after it had previously passed the Senate. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Linda Newell, DLittleton, and Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada.
Education measure goes to governor
A bill that provides $180 million dollars in new K-12 education funding is on its
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Carnival camps out for science Thomson Elementary hosts outdoor-themed carnival in support of Outdoor Lab By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Camp is a timeless childhood tradition. And for sixth-graders across Jefferson County, it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to engage their education in the great outdoors. To help ensure students have that opportunity, Thomson Elementary will be hosting an outdoor recreation-themed carnival and walkathon Saturday, May 10, as a fundraiser for the Outdoor Lab program. “The parents in the community have been interested in supporting this because Outdoor Lab has had such a positive impact
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Thomson students, the better the chances we have to meet that need.” The event will include a camping demo, giant sand pile, numerous vendors, a bouncy house, a silent auction, gardening clinic, a wacky trike bike clinic, door prizes and more. Admission is free, but a majority of the attractions will cost a ticket, which are on sale for five for $1. Organizers hope to raise approximately $5,000 at the event. All proceeds will be donated to the Thomson Elementary Scholarship Fund. “I know of no other place in the country where as many citizens of the city or county can all relate to one event at school the way Jefferson County all have this common connection, `Hey I went Outdoor Lab’,” said James Hoekstra, a sixth-grade teacher at Thomson. “It’s not just fact they went, but that it was an educational week up in the mountains, almost like a rite of passage that is really hard to provide anymore.”
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Breakfast honors those who serve others By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com It was an early start to a positive morning at the 24th annual Good News Breakfast at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, April 29. This year’s theme, “Service Projects Strengthen Our Community,” awarded local volunteers, clubs and organizations that have created impressive services which have made an impact within the communities they serve. “When you’re working in service, you’re working alongside some truly amazing people,” said Teo Nicolais, keynote speaker and president-elect of the Kiwanis Club of Alameda West; a global organization separated into local entities which perform various community service projects. “Through service we strengthen others, our personal communities and of course we also strengthen ourselves,” Nicolais said. A total of 12 service projects scattered throughout Jeffco received awards including Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth’s Santa House which provides holiday gifts for students from 16 Arvada and Wheat Ridge elementary schools; The Neighborhood Rehab Project a volunteered based home improvement program which helps residents in Golden with everyday home reAP
pair and garden work; The Senior Resource Center’s Holiday Food Baskets which have become a tradition with seniors creating 130 decorated boxes filled with food and gifts. These boxes are delivered to the elderly and persons with disabilities during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Former Jeffco public schools superintendent, Cindy Stevenson, was this year’s Golden News Coalition’s Hall of Fame recipient. After 41 years, Stevenson announced her abrupt resignation in February, ahead of her scheduled departure in June. “Dr. Stevenson, you are my mentor, my friend, you have always made one thing apparently clear — that students are first and foremost in your heart,” said Ron Castagna, principal of Lakewood High School. “You deserve much, much more, you led all of our schools, you were a mentor to many of us as educators and I will always call myself teacher because of you.” Students from the Lakewood High School Choir joined the stage to serenade an emotional Stevenson as they sang their appreciations and goodbyes with “To Sir with Love” by classical music singer Lulu. “We create a great district for our children and we create a great district for our teachers and now it’s your job,” Stevenson said to the audience. “I miss you every day, thank you for a great career and thank you for this incredible honor.”
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Theatrical season entertains diversity Arvada Center announces its 20142015 theatre season By Crystal Anderson
canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com A line-up of comedy, soulful rock ‘n’ roll, the suspenseful power struggles and love, the Arvada Center presents a diversely intriguing entertainment for the 2014-2015 theatrical season. “I’m always excited with the seasons at the Arvada Center,” Nancy Adam, a longstanding patron from Vail said. “I appreciate the quality and the diversity of their programming.” The season will launch in an explosion of soulful rock, gospel and blues with the musical, “Memphis.” From there, audience members can expect a feel-good romantic comedy with, “Last Romance,” and a warm, heartwarming comedic musical about love with, “She Loves Me.” “I look for variety of options to give our audience an experience that’s enjoyable and challenging,” said the
Arvada Center’s artistic producer, Rod Lansberry. “I approach every show fresh and new and bring the show to our audience in a fresh, new way.” Lansberry will bring a classic comedy, suspenseful drama, and a musical of self-discovery to the center’s patrons. To kick off 2015, the classic comedy of a man conversing with an invisible rabbit in, “Harvey” will take the main stage. Followed by a the celebration of famed playwright, Arthur Miller, and the regional premiere of Lansberry his suspenseful, littleknown, drama, “The Archbishop’s Ceiling,” about a power struggle between the individual and government. “It really is a balancing act to pick a full season that fits all needs,” Lansberry said. “All (shows) are going to be unique, yet satisfying and bring something new to our audience.” Closing the season will be the regional premiere of “A Man of No Importance”. According to Lansberry, this musical, set in Ireland, uses Irish-
inspired folk music to help the main character find strength, which will entertain and resonate with audiences. “The shows are always worthwhile — always entertaining,” Adam said. “All of our lives have enough stress, so it’s great to be entertained.” For more information on the Arvada Center or the 2014-2015 season, visit www.arvadacenter.org. Season Line-up: Memphis September 9-28, (previews Sept. 5-7) The Last Romance Sept. 30 - Oct. 26, (previews Sept. 26-28) She Loves Me Nov. 25 - Dec. 21, (previews Nov. 21-23) Harvey Jan. 27 - Feb. 22, (previews Jan. 2325) The Archbishop’s Ceiling March 24 - April 19, 2015 (previews March 20-22) A Man of No Importance April 28 - May 17, 2015 (previews April 24-26)
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Tuition bill sponsor blasts colleague after defeat Salazar rips fellow Adams County Democrat over her vote on bill By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A sponsor of a bill to ease tuition costs for American Indian college students accused a fellow Adams County Democrat of being “politically motivated” in her deciding vote to kill the legislation. Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, blasted Sen. Mary Hodge, D-Brighton, for voting against the bill during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on April 29. Hodge’s vote caused the bill to fail by a single vote, preventing it from being voted on by the full Senate. “I’m extremely disappointed in my senator, Sen. Hodge, who overlaps my district, because she was the deciding vote on killing it,” Salazar told Colorado Community Media. “And I think the community demands answers and the community should get answers.” But Hodge said her vote on the bill was nothing personal and that it had everything to do with the cost to the state. “We have a lot of priorities, and we have to make tough choices sometimes,” Hodge said.
Salazar’s bill would have allowed out-of-state American Indian students to attend Colorado state colleges and universities at in-state tuition rates. House Bill 1124 would have applied to any student, regardless of where they reside in the counReport try, so long as they are a member of one of the 48 federally-recognized Indian tribes with historical ties to Colorado. The bill had passed the House with Republican support. Salazar said he was particularly upset because he found out about the bill’s demise as he was speaking to an American Indian group that was visiting the Capitol. After informing the group that the bill had died, Salazar said the audience reacted with “astonishment.” “This was the feel-good bill of the year … and I think there needs to be answers as to why this bill was killed,” Salazar said. “I want to hear why Mary Hodge killed this bill.” Salazar said Hodge’s opposition to the bill stems from his “staunch opposition” to a bill of Hodge’s that died in the House earlier in the month. Hodge was a co-sponsor of Senate
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Bill 93, which clarified that oil pipeline companies could acquire rightsof-way by eminent domain. But Hodge said that “accusation is just silly” because she wasn’t a primary sponsor of that legislation. Hodge did co-sponsor the bill, but did not carry it through the committee process. Hodge said Salazar’s bill cost too much. The bill would have increased state expenditures by at least $668,000 annually. But the biggest hit would have been to colleges and universities, which would have seen their revenues decrease by $5.3 million annually, had the bill passed. “The bill would have taken $5 million from very strapped colleges and universities,” she said. Salazar considered the cost earlier and had once thought of scaling back the legislation to apply only to incoming students. But Salazar said he didn’t end up doing that because it was his understanding that the bill was going to be funded in its original form. Salazar said he will bring the bill back next year. The bill’s Senate sponsor shared Salazar’s disappointment over the bill’s defeat, but she hopes that Salazar learns not to take legislative losses so personally. “One of the things you need to learn is you carry them, you don’t marry them,” said Sen. Lois Tochtrop, D-Thornton.
Oil-gas study measure dies By Vic Vela
vvela@colorado communitymedia.com A bill that would have created a study of the health impacts of oil and gas drilling on Front Range residents died in a state Senate committee on April 29. The bill — which increased in cost over time — was killed in the Senate Appropriations Committee, following a 5-2 vote. Democratic Sens. Pat Steadman of Denver and Mary Hodge of Brighton joined all Republican committee members in voting against the measure. A dejected bill sponsor expressed disappointment after her effort failed. “I think the people’s voices have been silenced,” said Rep. Joann Ginal, D-Fort Collins. House Bill 1297 would have required the state to conduct a threeyear health impact study on residents living in the Front Range counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld.
The study would have included the surveying of residents living in those areas and the possible review of medical records. The effort was a response to concerns over the practice of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” — the practice of mixing of water, sand and chemicals and blasting the mixture deep into the ground to crack porous rock and free up oil and gas. The study would have focused on counties that include communities that have sought to either ban or limit the practice of fracking over the last few years. Ginal and other bill supporters said a study would provide both a health and educational benefit for Coloradans who want to know more about the impacts of the controversial oil and gas industry money-maker and job creator. However, the bill received only a single Republican vote in the House. Some legislators and oil and gas industry leaders opposed the effort for reasons that included concerns that the study would be slanted toward the
viewpoint of fracking opponents. Money was also an issue. Originally, the bill sought only to include Adams, Boulder, Larimer and Weld counties as part of the study. But a House committee added Arapahoe County and the City and County of Broomfield to that list. The additions increased the study’s cost to about $700,000 — something that concerned Ginal before it even got to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate President Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, said she did not know if cost or other factors led to the bill’s defeat. Carroll did say that she supported the bill and that “it’s a basic responsibility (of the state)” to look out for the health of its residents. “I think sooner or later it behooves all of us to get a credible and independent study,” Carroll said. “And, from the oil and gas perspective, if (fracking) is as safe as they say, then they should have credible independent studies that confirm that.” Ginal said she intends to revive the effort next year.
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No go best signal for red-light bill A bill to ban red-light cameras and photo-radar systems inspired healthy debate in the Statehouse but ultimately did not get the green light, and we’re fine with the call. Further we agree with one of our local legislators, Rep. Max Tyler, D-Lakewood, who opposed a late amendment to the respective bill to fund a study on red-light camera effectiveness. Funds that would go toward a study, could perhaps go to another CDOT bridge, Tyler noted. No pressing need for more research. Both sides have sources — on one hand that the technology improves public safety and on the other hand the use of the technology actually has the reverse effect, and further that the practices function more as a cash cow than a tool targeting public safety.
our view It’s worth noting that this proposed and oft-discussed ban on red-light cameras and photo radar got a strong push at the Legislature this year with bipartisan support. Rep. Scott Renfroe, R-Greeley and House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, were among those who gave arguments that the cash-producing systems do not improve safety. But with every urging to do away with the cameras, plenty of legislators and others stepped forward to say the technology comes to the aid of public safety in their neck of the woods. We value these local
voices, and support local control of the technology. Technology and the automation of tasks that would otherwise be carried out by people increases efficiency and can often in practice be much more consistent and comprehensive. To that aim, earlier in the session, we reported Jessie Ulibarri of Commerce City saying technology is especially vital in areas where “human management is impossible.” But that’s the trick and where some controversy lies. We recognize a healthy mistrust of the mounted cameras keeping tabs on drivers. People wonder if existing regulations governing the use of the cameras is enough. Further, are yellow lights shortened to bring in more revenue or does common sense balanced with guidelines and regu-
lations prevail? And are camera practices going to instant-replay pro sports heights with each line drawn hard and fast and little left in the way discretion? For now, we are glad the practices remain in local control. The debate has been eye-opening for many and should encourage cities to make sure red-light cameras and photo radar systems are being used in a way that is truly focused on public safety and efficiency. With each advance in technology comes many questions about ethics and appropriate use. We are in the thick of the increasing prevalence of lenses that watch everything everywhere. In this case, better to refine it — the where, when and how of it all — rather than switch it off.
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What will you remember about high school? We asked a few soon-to-be graduates from Mapleton Public Schools what they will remember most about their time in high school?
Everything MESA provided for me. I don’t think I would be who I am if I didn’t go here. Amelia Atencio Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts (MESA)
The thing I’ll remember most is the bond I made with my classmates and the teachers. Brian Ortiz Global Leadership Academy
Everybody was so accepting and compassionate toward the students. I love MESA, they made strangers into a family. DeShawn Howard Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts (MESA)
I was so close to everybody. We’re a small school here and we got to know each other pretty well. Alicia Juarez Academy High School
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Getting divisive over diversity What an interesting couple weeks it has been for “diversity” in our country. A study in contrasts, if you will. In one corner is the strange case of the really, really rich old guy who, it turns out, is a racist. Donald Sterling, billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Clippers professional basketball team, was found to have made some really repugnant racist remarks to his personal assistant. How was he “found” to have done that? Well, turns out his personal assistant, who is 50 years his junior and used to be his mistress, tape recorded many of his conversations and then released some of them to the entertainment show “TMZ.” Yep, I was thinking the same thing: class act! And, in the other corner, is an opinion piece on the website Chalkbeat.org, in which Dr. Alphonzo Rodriguez, doctorate, comes within inches of accusing the new Jeffco School board president of being a racist. Apparently, at an April 3 study session, (and, by the way, I’m going to quote the article in the interest of accuracy) “Witt is on record as saying during a presentation by Ray & Associates regarding the attributes of a new Superintendent that he, ‘Was not interested in diversity.’” Further, “board members Lesley Dahlkemper and Jill Fellman requested that a bullet point about valuing diversity be included on a promotional flier recruiters would use to solicit applicants. Board President Ken Witt said he didn’t believe the flier needed to include that copy because cultural sensitivity should be expected of any candidate.” For that, Dr. Rodriguez called Mr. Witt’s comments “prejudiced,” accused he and other Board members of “disenfranchising our diverse student population,” and worried that our “reputation as a district (would) be viewed as racist and having no compassion.” We’ve come a long way, as a society, since slavery, segregation, and Jim Crow. Are we all the way there? Are we at a point yet where all God’s children are viewed on the content of their character rather than the color of their skin? No, we’re not My best friend from high school, the grandson
of Japanese immigrants, recounts how he was subject to awful racist verbal abuse after the Virginia Tech massacre a couple years back (perpetrated by an Asian man). So, no, we’re not there. But, for the most part, I think we are at a point where the majority of people recognize just how abhorrent racism is That’s why Donald Sterling was run out of Los Angeles in a, er, New York minute. And that’s why the charge of racism should be reserved for actual, honest-togosh examples of racism. Is it really so outlandish to say that cultural sensitivity should be expected of candidates? And, honestly, the list of attributes that describe a good candidate for superintendent is as long as my forearm — I would be surprised if there are 30 people in the whole country who qualify (and even more surprised if more than five of them are willing to take the salary). I think there are higher priorities than checking off another box on the demographic profile. Actual racism is foul and moronic, but, sadly, there will always be morons. And, sometimes, there are simply anachronisms: sad men and women living in an age that has passed them by and with, at best, a tenuous grasp of reality, easily manipulated by cheap courtesans. Not worth our hate — just our pity. However, specious charges of racism where none exists does real harm to the cause of equality, also. It betrays a weakness of actual argument, desensitizes people to actual racism, and is the rhetorical equivalent of Alcorn continues on Page 9
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Strong counselors make strong schools Tammy Lawrence is a graduate of Thornton’s Horizon High School, an Adams 12 Five Star School, where she now works as a counselor. Tammy’s been at Horizon since 2002. In 2010, she was part of the team forced to deal with millions of dollars in spending cuts that led to the departure of 13 counselors across the Adams 12 district. Working as a counselor, Tammy has seen firsthand the critical work that counselors provide Colorado students. It’s not just helping students overcome social and emotional hurdles. Every day, counselors are keeping students in school, helping them succeed academically, and guiding them through the college application process. Colorado already has a program in place to invest in school counselors. The School Counselor Corps Grant Program (SCCGP) was established in 2008 with the goal of increasing Colorado high school students’ access to effective counseling. The program provides grant funding to schools and districts to hire and train school counselors, with the dual goals of reducing dropout rates and improving
students’ readiness for college. A 2013 report from the Colorado Department of Education shows that the program works. Schools employing counselors as a result of the SCCGP saw their student-to-counselor ratios improve from an average of 363-to-1 in the 2010-2011 school year to 261-to-1 the following year. Tammy knows full well the importance of the Counselor Corps program. The same year that the district was forced to cut 13 counseling positions, Adams 12 Five Star Schools received a grant from the program that helped offset these cuts and allocate three full-time counselors to the four high schools in the district. In the three years since, these high schools have
seen dropout rates decrease and rates of college acceptance increase, mirroring progress at other Counselor Corps participating schools across the state. But student-to-counselor ratios are still too high, preventing students from receiving the personalized attention they need to succeed in high school and prepare for postsecondary education. More, bettertrained counselors are needed to continue to reduce dropout rates and improve students’ college readiness. It’s critical that we double down on this important effort — and so Sen. Nancy Todd, D-Aurora, and I have introduced Senate Bill 14-150. This legislation has passed both the House and the Senate and is headed to the Governor for his signature. The bill will extend the existing grant cycle to four years and double the size of the total grant amount to $10 million. Senate Bill 14-150 gives priority to schools that demonstrate a particular need for strengthening their counseling programs. The bill improves the likelihood that all Colorado students, no matter where they go to school, will benefit from effec-
tive counselors. By expanding eligibility, extending grant funding cycles, and increasing the size of available grants, we can help bring down Colorado’s studentto-counselor ratio, which currently stands at an average of 400-to-1 — an unacceptable level. It’s important that Colorado legislators focus on effective programs like Counselor Corps. As Tammy has seen firsthand, it’s a critical investment in helping Colorado students succeed and excel in high school and college. Sen. Rachel Zenzinger serves Colorado Senate District 19, which spans most of Arvada and the Jefferson County portion of Westminster. She was appointed to her seat and sworn into office on Dec. 13, 2013. She serves on the Senate Education Committee, Senate Local Government Committee and she is a Senate adviser to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. For more information about Sen. Zenzinger, please go to www.RachelForColorado.com or call her at 303-866-4840.
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ON THE RECORD The Jefferson County Board of Education discussed the following during its May 1 regular business meeting. Board members in attendance were President Ken Witt, First Vice President Julie Williams, Second Vice President Lesley Dahlkemper, Secretary John Newkirk and Treasurer Jill Fellman. Prior to the meeting the more than 400 Jeffco teachers, parents and district supporters gathered at each entrance around Bear Creek High School, 9800 W. Dartmouth Place, to rally in support of the district. More than 900 individuals attended the meeting, filling the auditorium and overflow seating had to be arranged.
Budget Update
During the board’s study session, the board heard a presentation from the district’s Chief Financial Officer, Lorie Gillis. The presentation showed a $217 increase in the district’s per pupil revenue, but added this number will likely increase. Pending the legislation, the district can expect to see a $144 increase for the funding, totaling a $361 increase in per pupil revenue. During the business portion of the meeting, Dahlkemper moved to reinstate
the $600,000 budget item for the expansion of 13 free full-day kindergarten classes in five district schools. The motion was voted against (3-2, Newkirk, Williams and Witt) after a discussion, where Newkirk and Witt sought additional information, such as figures for the teacher compensation for the 13 classrooms and what the fiscal cost would be if instated for Jeffco’s 34 percent free and reduced lunch population.
Writing and Math end goals
The board heard an update regarding two of its end goals, writing and math. The board set to increase the writing and math proficiency during their board retreat in December 2013. The presentation focused on using professional learning and tools and resources to help teachers and students excel in these areas. According to the presentations, this school year has focused on having teachers learn together to wrap around services for all students. To help teachers stay cutting edge, the district is offering professional development through graduate level courses and certifications in both writing and math, while approaching these subjects with comprehensive approach instruction (CALI), a critical
LETTER TO THE EDITOR I am writing this letter in response to the two letters in the Arvada Press May 1 from Dave Chandler and Lyman Parkhurst. By the time this letter is published, the Arvada Fire Protection District election will be over. The fire board made a recommendation regarding fellow member Matt Kramer. There was no ordering or requiring any district employee to heed that advice. If the fire board carries any clout with district employees or citizens then it would be only be because of the hard work and good efforts of the board. To somehow claim foul because you are supporting another candidate or because you think the board is corrupt may be your right — but you are wrong. The board is made up of sincere, hardworking, honest and well-meaning people, not good old boys or insiders trying to pull fast ones on the public. One needs only to look at this department, it is well run, very
efficient and made up of the best people in the fire service. Success or failure starts at the top. The success of this department has something to do with the way the board has handled business. No amount of false criticism can change the reality of how well this department is run. Claims of the board rising taxes or pushing for term limitation removal were all decisions that were made by the people, not the board. As one of the remaining members of this board I commit to work with whoever the people have elected. However, I will never stand by idly and allow inaccurate statements to go unchallenged. In this case especially since I know what we at AFPD are really trying to do. That is to give the best service to the citizens that are possible. Ted Terranova Vice president of the Arvada Fire Protection District Board
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the character of someone with whom you disagree, then maybe your case isn’t worth making.
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yelling “shut up!” Policy disagreements aren’t necessarily because of character flaws — if you can’t make your case without impugning
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.
thinking guide and thinking maps. The board will see a final update after receiving TCAP results in August.
Social media update
The board heard an update from Communication Director Lynn Setzer, regarding social media protocols and responsibilities. She detailed the practices and statistics of the district’s social media (Facebook and Twitter) implementation.
Legislative Update
Two bills, HB-1292 and HB-1298, are regarding school assessment and school finance. Both passed in house on May 1. Due to the recent passing of both bills,
Jeffco can expect to receive $554 million including assumption money in Jeffco charters and a certain number of preschool spots. This figure is a nearly $30 million increase in state funding. According to the district’s lobbyist, the numbers are not final, with some uncertainty in numbers at this time as both bills have not yet been finalized. During this topic, the board talked about the language to several resolutions regarding upcoming legislation at the capital, such as a resolution on testing, specifically the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) testing. — Compiled by Crystal Anderson
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Harold Lee Headrick was born in Cheraw, Colorado on July 18, 1928. He grew up on the farm with his 8 siblings. He learned to work hard and he was always a farmer at heart. He earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado. Harold taught industrial arts in Jefferson County for 25 years and was a talented woodworker. After he retired, he moved to Conifer where he enjoyed the mountain weather, open space and gardening. He was a member of Friendship Force for many years and enjoyed the adventures of traveling, meeting new people, and learning about different cultures. Harold has three children: Lynn (Kip), Craig (Janelle), Kurt (Donna) and his adopted
daughter, Keep. He has six grandchildren of whom he was very proud: Hilary, Grant, Connor, Logan, Kyra, and Brandon. Family was very important to him and he enjoyed the times we spent together. Harold passed away on April 15, 2014. He was a man dedicated to hard work, high values, and being a productive member of society. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, and his values and teachings will be carried on through all of us. A celebration of life and burial of ashes will take place at East Holbrook Mennonite Church in Cheraw, CO on May 17th at 11:00 am. Please go to www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to find more information and to share memories.
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Shires touts firsthand experience By Amy Woodward awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Jim Shires will be running against Jeff Shrader during the 2014 Jefferson County Sheriff primaries this June. A native of Oklahoma and resident of
Wheat Ridge, Shires will be going into his 29th year with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in August. Shires, was promoted to sergeant since 2012, and promoted again to field training sergeant within six months. His continued interaction with deputies and the general public is what gives him
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a better insight into the changes that are long overdue at the Jeffco Sheriff’s office, Shires said. “Understanding what the current job demand is because I’ve stayed connected with the job … helped me understand what the citizens want from their local law enforcement agency,” he said. “I’m the only candidate that’s made an arrest in the past 20 years.” While his priorities are similar to other candidates including school safety and Shires protecting the second amendment; Shires has plans to address mental health while increasing responsibility to protect senior citizens as well as developing more userfriendly online reporting tools for citizens. His viewpoint on low morale among deputies isn’t all about pay raises, he said. “Pay doesn’t fix morale within businesses and employees,” Shires said. “It’s how either the businesses are being run or how the employees are being treated, and I think we have a combination of both of those which has caused morale to be as low as it is.” While working in the jails, Shires has seen numerous inmates who are afflicted with mental illnesses who are not receiving adequate treatment. In some cases, “chronic visitors” to the jail is common, with one inmate in particular being trans-
ported to a local hospital for self-mutilation two to even three times a day, Shires said. If elected, he plans to reach out to community mental health experts and centers that can assist in ensuring that inmates are evaluated properly and receiving the correct treatment in the most appropriate place. “We as a community need to work together to ensure that these people are getting the help that they need in the most efficient manner.” George Mumma, senior investigator for the Jeffco District Attorney’s Office, has been working closely with Shires to help develop and organize Shires’ priorities into a plan of action. Shires said he is looking forward to collaborating further with Mumma, who has worked at the DA’s office for 20 years and was instrumental in creating a juvenile assessment center under former DA Dave Thomas. Shires, who calls Mumma his “right hand man” plans to bring him in as an undersheriff should the voters of Jeffco elect him as sheriff. “I’m not part of the establishment, I’m not a bureaucrat.” Shires said. “I pledged 28 years ago to give the best service I can and my pledge is stronger now than it ever has been.” For more information about Jim Shires, go to www.shires4sheriff.com.
crime news Motor Vehicle Theft
Police were dispatched to the grocer, Sprouts, 7725 County Street Highway 121, regarding the theft of a 1995 blue Honda Civic. The subject stated he had left the car at his home, near the 7300 block of W. 84th Way, when he discovered it missing at 4:45 a.m.
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See your way to outdoor glass exhibit Denver Botanic Gardens will present the Rocky Mountain region’s first outdoor exhibition of artwork by celebrated American glass artist Dale Chihuly. His dramatic sculptures will be on view June 14 through Nov. 30 at the gardens, 1007 York St. in Denver. Chihuly is credited with revolutionizing the Studio Glass movement and elevating the perception of the glass medium from the realm of craft to fine art. He is renowned for his ambitious architectural installations around the world in museums and gardens.
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‘Lyle the Crocodile’ waddles into Arvada Center By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The key to children’s theater is to just tell the story, and let the children come to it in their own way. That’s the guide that the actors are bringing to the season’s production of “Lyle the Crocodile,” a comedic romp filled with laughter and music. Based on Bernard Waber’s children’s favorites, “The House on East 88th” and “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile,” “Lyle” was adapted for the stage by Kevin Kling with music by Richard Gray. It is directed by Billie McBride. The show will be running at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through May 23. Performances are at 10 a.m. and noon on Tuesdays through Fridays, and some Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. “The show is incredibly fun and energetic,” said Melissa Swift-Sawyer, who plays six different characters. “It’s a happy little show about a crocodile that turns up in a family’s bathtub and turns their lives upside down.” Lyle
IF YOU GO WHAT: Lyle the Crocodile WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada WHEN: Through May 23. 10 a.m. and noon - Tuesdays - Fridays, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - some Saturdays COST: $8 to $10 INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org (Parker Redford) throws the Primm family into chaos when he mysteriously shows up in their home, and immediately starts changing those around him with his singing and dancing. The Primm’s neighbor, Mr. Grumps (Daniel Langhoff), is less than pleased with the new resident, and try to lock the reptile in the zoo. It’s up to the Primms to save their new friend from captivity. The characters include Hector (Michael Bouchard), Joshua (Sarah Grover), Mrs. Primm (Emma C. Martin), Miss Nitpicker (Boni McIntyre), Mr. Primm (Brian Murray), and Moving Man (Andrew Russell). For some of the cast this is the first taste of
children’s theater, and for others like SwiftSawyer, introducing children to the stage has been a passion for many years. “This is my first stab at children’s theater and it’s been great,” said McIntyre. “Watching their faces light up as the show goes along is just fantastic.” Redford said that the role of Lyle is a challenging one, since he doesn’t speak or make any sounds. Instead he has to rely on facial expressions and body movement to convey what he’s thinking. “Lyle is the nicest character you’re going to see,” he said. “When he meets someone, he sees their real heart. I think he offers the kids a real lesson because Lyle loves everyone for who they are.” Swift-Sawyer, McIntyre and Parker all raved about the quality of the costumes in the production, noting that the bulk of them were designed almost straight out of the books. For everyone involved, one of the best parts of being in children’s theaters are the “tech talks” that the cast gets to have with the audience after the show. “They ask some fantastic and are so smart,” Redford said. “You really can’t play down to them, because they notice everything.” Swift-Sawyer said that theater is a great experience for children because it’s a great outlet, especially for the shy children who have a hard time speaking up. “In this age of electronic entertainment, it’s important that kids have the experience of live entertainment,” McIntyre said. “And I get to dance with a crocodile — you can’t beat that.” For more information, call 720-8987200 or visit www. arvadacenter.org.
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the bastion of classical taste and the guardian of musical tradition, is encouraging patrons to bring pot to the party during Classically Cannabis: The High Note Series, which marks a growing partnership between the CSO and the burgeoning cannabis industry in Colorado. Clever those symphony folks, who, for this series, seem to be swapping black tie for Rasta wear. Ganja! The High Note Series will be at The Space Gallery, 400 Santa Fe Drive, and all proceeds will benefit the Colorado Symphony. Classically Cannabis themes include Pan American Highway on May 23, Mississippi Blues Highway on July 18 and Summer Monsoon on Aug. 15. The series will culminate with a Red Rocks concert on Sept. 13; details to be announced soon. Note that the consumption of cannabis at Red Rocks is prohibited by law. “This partnership is part of an overall effort to reach out to every segment of our community,” said Jerome H. Kern, the Colorado Symphony’s CEO and, with Mary Rossick Kern, co-chair of its board of trustees. “Like the Colorado Symphony, the cannabis industry is entrepreneurial, innovative and responsive to the people of Colorado. These businesses have expressed a willingness to support the Colorado Symphony’s mission. Our doors are open to any legal, legitimate business that wants to help.” Since the symphony announced this cutting-edge musical series last week, spokeswoman Laura Bond says, “We’ve been pleased and energized by the response so far. … We’ve heard from people in Los Angeles, Australia, all over the country and the world. People recognize that this is a bold move, not without risks, and most have applauded the effort.”
Band in Hard Rock battle
Local band Aspen Hourglass is in contention to win Hard Rock Rising, the world’s largest battle of the bands. Fans can vote for Aspen Hourglass on the Hard Rock Cafe Denver Facebook page, www.facebook.com/hardrock?sk=a pp_205164529573076, until May 7 to help the local vocals move into the top 25, and one step closer to performing in Rome. After battling it out with several of the area’s top bands at Hard Rock Cafe Denver, Aspen Hourglass is among the Parker continues on Page 12
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ARVADA COUNCIL ON THE RECORD Arvada City Council discussed the following legislation during its April 28 meeting. Council members in attendance were Mayor Marc Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Mark McGoff, District 1 Councilman Jerry Marks, District 3 Councilman John Marriott, District 4 Councilman Bob Dyer, and Councilmen-At-Large Don Allard and Bob Fifer.
Ralston Creek sketch plan
Council heard a presentation from city
staff regarding the proposed Ralston Creek (Binder/Parkway Center) redevelopment. The presentation showed a sketch plan, proposing a rezoning of the area for a mix of housing types, including 130 detached homes, 76 cluster homes and 37 town home properties. City staff recommended to council not to move forward with this project to stay consistent with the current commercial zoning in the comprehensive plan. Council agreed with this recommendation,
stating it may be too premature to declare the area residential.
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Council heard an update from the Community Development, Finance, Police Department and the Public Works departments regarding their strategic issues, results and missions for each aspect of the organization. The presentations were part of the Focus Arvada initiative, which transitions
city departments to a customer-focused, results-oriented business model. This update was the last of several Focus presentations from city departments. The city manager will present council with a results mapping showing how each strategic result links to the council’s 30 strategic goals. The next council meeting is 6 p.m. Monday, May 12, at City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, in Arvada. — Compiled by Crystal Anderson
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Medical marijuana not approved for PTSD Two Democrats join Republicans in killing bill, 6-5, in committee By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A bill that would have allowed marijuana to be used as a treatment option for post-traumatic stress disorder failed in a House committee on April 28. House Bill 1364 would have added PTSD to a list of eight other conditions that qualify sufferers for medical marijuana treatment. Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont, a bill sponsor, argued that those with PTSD should be given the option to consult with
doctors as to whether medical pot is a viable treatment option for their condition. That’s better practice than sufferers having to resort to figuring out their best pot pathway through retail pot shop clerks, he said. “Should it be the bud-tenders on Colfax or the doctors at Kaiser?” Singer asked the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. Colorado voters, through the 2000 passage of Amendment 20, approved eight conditions that qualify for medical pot treatment, including cancer, glaucoma and AIDS. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has the ability to add other conditions to that list, but it has not done so since Amendment 20 passed. Several witnesses testified that marijua-
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na has helped alleviate their PTSD symptoms, including military veterans who served in conflicts and wars, ranging from Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan. “Cannabis made it to where I don’t have to take any of these prescription drugs,” testified Sean Azzariti, an Iraq War veteran. “It saved my life.” Singer said that it should be up to doctors to decide what is best for their patients and cited high suicide rates among veterans as reason enough to keep all treatment options open. “I don’t think that every veteran who commits suicide … could have used medical marijuana and it would have saved their life. I don’t believe that for a second,” Singer said. “But I do believe that some of them might have been able to use this as a tool in their toolbox to have that conver-
sation with their doctor to make the right decisions for them.” Key opposition testimony came from Dr. Larry Wolk, CDPHE’s chief medical officer. Wolk said that CDPHE already has a process in place that allows the department to add health conditions to the medical marijuana list. Wolk said the department has considered the addition of PTSD to the list twice before and rejected it both times. Wolk also said that there isn’t enough research to show that marijuana is an effective treatment for PTSD. Some committee members had legal concerns over the bill, with some wondering whether the legislation would be akin to lawmakers taking it upon themselves to changing Amendment 20 language in the state Constitution.
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BIG STRIDES FOR LITTLE GUYS Arvada resident Kristy Seidenstricker, far right, gathers with family and friends during the March of Dimes Walk in Denver on Saturday, April 26. Seidenstricker got involved with the organization through her employer, Cigna, and walked in honor of her niece Frankie Jae, who was born prematurely, three months early on March 16. Courtesy Photo
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Open Space Flood Recovery Events
the DDRC board of directors. Winters began her new position on Thursday, May 1. She has worked for DDRC for many years holding various positions including residential counselor, Medicaid waiver coordinator, case manager, director of resource coordination, assistant executive director, associate executive director and now executive director. She has assisted in strategic planning and directing programs and operations of the nonprofit organization, serving more than 3,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families and management of more than 500 employees. Former Executive Director, Dr. Hogling wrote to staff: “Having had the privilege of working with Beverly for many years, I know that our Board of Directors has made an outstanding choice. Beverly received a unanimous vote from the Board upon the conclusion of an exhaustive and comprehensive search.”
The 4th annual Spring into Service cosponsored by the Colorado Mountain Club will need volunteers to repair damage during Jeffco Open Space’s Phase 2 trail repair which includes Hardscrabble Trail and the upper half of Apex Trail. Jeffco Open Space plans to open the entirety of Apex by the end of Sept. 2014. Smaller projects are ongoing at Apex, Alderfer/Three Sisters, North Table Mountain and White Ranch Parks. Registration for all flood recovery events is required at www.jeffcoopenspace. eventbrite.com. Trail volunteers should wear hiking or work boots that go over the ankle and long pants; and bring work gloves, sunscreen and a day pack with water and rain gear.
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“Glorious” by Jeff Guinn 2014, Putnam $26.95 / $31 Canada 407 pages Everybody deserves a second start. You’d never begrudge a down-on-hisluck fellow a new lease on life. It’s his right to begin over, to get another chance to fix what broke, and to seize new opportunities. Yep, a clean slate does a body good and, as you’ll see in “Glorious” by Jeff Guinn, it keeps him from getting killed. Cash McLendon always had a knack for people skills. It started when he was young, when he convinced businessmen not to fire his nogood, alcoholic father. It continued when his father died, and McLendon talked his way into a place to sleep and a clean-up job where he eavesdropped for gossip that he passed to factory owner Rupert Douglass. His industriousness impressed Douglass enough to take the young man under his wing, into his home, and into his family. Finally, McLendon had everything he’d ever wanted in life – money, power, and status – but it came with a price. Douglass’ daughter, Ellen, was prone to fits of whitehot anger and irrationality, and McLendon hoped he’d grow fond of her after their marriage. Still, he couldn’t forget Gabrielle, the woman he really loved. She was on his mind, in fact, as he fled St. Louis after Ellen was found dead by her own hand. McLendon knew Douglass would find him, just as he knew Douglass would blame him for Ellen’s suicide. So, partly as a hiding place and partly as a second chance at love and life, McLendon followed Gabrielle to Glorious, Texas. Perched near the Pinal Mountains, Glorious was little more than half-finished shacks and a few tents surrounded by desert and Apache territory. It boasted a hotel and a drinking establishment, a livery, a Chinese laundry, and a dry goods
store that serviced the miners. It was dry, sticky-hot, dangerous, and dying; few visitors ever came through and fewer stayed, though residents hoped Glorious’ nearest neighbor might help save the town. Wealthy rancher Colin MacPherson owned most of the valley anyway – and early in his stay, Cash McLendon knew that MacPherson wanted to own Glorious, too… Set in 1872, “Glorious” is a surprisingly modern old-time western that starts out with a gruesome murder but tames almost immediately. That’s good for readers who want an mystery rather than bloodand-torture, but not so good for anyone who wants a little more gunsmoke and gunslinging. While I liked the basic premise of this book, I wasn’t wild about Cash McLendon. Author Jeff Guinn makes McLendon quite the dandy, uncomfortable on a horse and unable to shoot, which seemed to be the antithesis of a western hero to me. I also had some problem with the book’s predictability and the choppiness. Still, there were some surprises in the story and enough Old West to keep me occupied until the cliffhanger ending. If mysteries have a subgenre called “cozy,” this slower-paced western could be said to be a “mosey.” It’s leisurely with some spice and, despite its flaws, ain’t all bad. And if that’s what you need, then “Glorious” is a book you should start.
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Ambivalent. In a word, that was my reaction to the Arvada Center’s current production, “The Great Gatsby.” It is a rare thing for me to be less than enthusiastic about anything I see at the AC, but this offering left me a bit cold. What it amounts to is that I’m just not over the moon about this story and that’s obviously no fault of the theater. The storyline is somewhat hard to follow although the stage play is far less esoteric than the movie. Set in the 1920s, a time of few boundaries ... especially for the wealthy, the liquor flows freely (in spite of prohibition), and Jay Gatsby is able to establish himself as a self-made millionaire. Gatsby has set his sights on Daisy, a beautiful, young, married socialite. The story is told by Nick Carraway, next door neighbor of Gatsby and cousin of Daisy. The intertwined relationships spiral out of control and the result is tragic. I was enchanted by the gorgeous costuming. The technical aspects of the production were, as usual, impeccable. But using the Black Box Theatre instead of the Main Stage Theatre caused things to be a bit under scaled and the actors would have benefited from a larger space. At times it felt as if the acting was simply too intense for the small stage. It truly pains me to write something about an Arvada Center production that is less than positive; however, this time it simply cannot be avoided. You see, it’s personal to me. I was a volunteer in the theater before the doors even opened at the Arvada Center in July of 1976. That theater is still my baby. I guess even babies can disappoint. “The Great Gatsby” runs through May 25. For tix and info, call 720-898-7200 or visit the website at www.arvadacenter.org. On the radar The Edge Theater at 1560 Teller St.,
Lakewood presents “A Round Heeled Woman” through May 18. Divorcee Jane, hoping to add a little spice to her life, places a personal ad in the newspaper. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com. Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden will stage history’s longest running musical, “The Fantastics” from May 23 to June 29. Tunes include “Try to Remember,” “They Were You,” and “Soon It’s Gonna Rain.” Call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre will stage “Shrek The Musical” from May 17 to Sept. 6. This will be a treat for children of all ages (including me and my pal Cathy ... a devoted Shrek fan). A big green ogre shows up to rescue a beautiful, although feisty princess. Oh, my. That’s not what’s supposed to happen. Where is the handsome prince, anyhow? Call 303-449-6000 or visit www.bouldersdinnertheatre.com. Do yourself a favor and get yourownself to a live theater production. There’s just nothing like it. And, while we’re at it ... how ‘bout those Rockies. Get on down to Coors Field and check out The Rooftop, the new place to watch the ballgame, grab a brew and some food and have a terrific view of the Front Range. And, who knows, you might even run into Todd Helton like I did on a recent evening. Columnist Harriet Hunter Ford may be reached at hhunterford@msn.com.
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YOUR WEEK & MORE
FRIDAY/MAY 9 COMMUNITY GARDEN Arvada residents who enjoy gardening can join the Arvada Gardeners, which operates the Arvada Community Garden at 9195 W. 57th Ave. You can rent a plot for the season, or join the club. For more information on the garden, contact Jim Richards, 303-4565436 or richards177@comcast.net, or go to www.arvadagardeners.org. Sign up is open through May 9. FRIDAY/MAY 9
POTTERY SALE Potters for Peace is seeking volunteers to help with its annual sale and to donate pots. Set-up will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 9. Also, volunteers with trucks are needed at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 11, to bring pots back to Sue Howell’s house in Morrison. A picnic will follow. Donations of pottery and people to collect and deliver pots are also needed. Contact Sue Howell at 303-697-1622 or suehowell0@gmail.com. SATURDAY/MAY 10
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ORIGINAL BALLET Ballet Ariel’s “Coppelia” is presented at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets available at www.Lakewood.org/tickets, 303-987-7845 or at the box office. Go to www.BalletAriel.org or call 303-945-4388 for information.
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CONCERT ACOUSTIC Alley presents Dan
Navarro in concert at 7:30 p.m. May 9 at the Miner’s Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. For tickets and information, call 303-935-1389 or go to www. acousticalley.org.
Kiwanis melodrama is Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, at the St. Anne’s School auditorium (57th and Upham in Arvada). The fun starts at 6 p.m. with a dinner including hot dogs, brats, beans, pop, water, beer, and cookies followed by the melodrama. The show this year is “The Treasure of Shiver River or … It’s hard to drive cattle when their horns are frozen.” As always the cast includes a few unsavory characters. Tickets include dinner and show. Fundraiser will benefit Kiwanis International’s Eliminate Program to wipe out neo-natal tetanus to save babies around the world. Call 303-421-2032 for tickets or information.
DINOSAUR DISCOVERY Join the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, for a day of geology and fossil fun at Dinosaur Ridge. Free hands-on activities such as gold panning, fossil sifting, and dinosaur track painting will be available at the visitor center. On the trail, guides will explain the geology and fossils along Dinosaur Ridge. Biking and hiking the trail is free, or take the shuttle for a fee. Contact Amber at amber_cain@dinoridge. org or 303-697-3466 ext. 107. SATURDAY/MAY 10 CYCLING LEAGUE The Colorado High
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in Golden, with guest host Georgia Gould. Participants will have an opportunity to ride with Gould on the roads and trails near Golden 2-3:30 p.m. The ride is limited to 30 participants (aged 12-18). Go to http://www.coloradomtb.org/events/ cyclefest-2014/
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ART WORKSHOP Kids ages 7-13 are invited for hands-on creative art workshops from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10, and Saturday, May 17. An art exhibit and celebration is from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Kids will explore a variety of media: drawing, cross-stitch, painting, batik, knitting, photography, crochet and mosaics. Cost includes all art supplies and materials, plus the reception. Workshops and art exhibit will be at St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church, 13151 W. 28th Ave., Golden. Complete details, instructor information and more is online at www.stjohngolden. org. Sign-up deadline is May 1.
SWING BAND Sentimental Sounds Swing Band will perform 4-6 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the D Note in Arvada. The band plays big band swing plus a variety of other favorite musical styles. Bring your friends and family for a fun musical evening. There is no cover charge. SATURDAY/MAY 10 SPRING CARNIVAL Thomson Elementary will have its walkathon and spring carnival from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, May 10, to support Outdoor Lab scholarships. Families can enjoy outdoor-themed attractions like bouncy house, wacky trikes, giant sand box, bike clinic, garden clinic, cake walk, fire truck, camping demo, games fairway and face painting. Prizes/auction items have been donated by local restaurants, museums, hotels, rec centers, outfitters and more. We’ll have several free attractions, affordable games and food, and a chance to sponsor a student walkathon participant. Thomson is at 7750 Harlan St. (between W. 80th and W. 76th Aves. near Sheridan). Admission is free.
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interview with Todd Burpo, author of New York Times best seller “Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back,” will be screened at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. Admission is free. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
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MUSIC PERFORMANCES WestSide Chorale presents “Sentimental Journey: A Tribute in Song to the Greatest Generation” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, Armed Forces Day., at Peace Lutheran Church, Arvada. The 1940s music will be performed as a radio broadcast with actor John Nance as announcer. Rare collection of photos of WWII bomber nose art will be shown.
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POTLUCK LUNCHEON Foothills Genealogical Society will meet on Wednesday, May 14, at Applewood Valley Methodist Church, 2034 Ellis St., Golden. A potluck luncheon provided by members begins at 11:30 a.m. and program begins at 1 p.m. Meeting topic is The Story of Lakewood Amusement Park, presented by David Forsyth. THURSDAY/MAY 15 PUTIN’S RUSSIA Having influenced the country far beyond the term of his first official presidency and now having returned to the role and consolidated his power, Vladimir Putin’s leadership of Russia suggests a return to an authoritarianism that, for some, feels similar to the days of Soviet control and the Czars of old. Active Minds will examine the story of Russia under the influence of Vladimir Putin from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. Call 303-742-4800 to RSVP. THURSDAY/MAY 15; SATURDAY/ JUNE 21 CLASS REUNION Fort Lupton classes of 1953, 1955, 1963 and 1965 are invited to the combined 50th and 6oth reunions of the classes of 1954 and 1964 on Saturday, June 21, at the Fort in Fort Lupton. Cost of $20 includes food and entertainment. Tours/photos of the Fort start at 4 p.m., and dinner/entertainment starts at 6 p.m. Send reservation request to Sharon Schuyler, 840 Broadway Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621. Space is limited; deadline is May 15. Call Sharon at 303-857-6721 with questions. Open to Fort Lupton graduates and their families.
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THE MAYANS The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is hosting an Mayan exhibit through Aug. 24. Join Active Minds, 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 13, for an overview of Mayan history, culture, art, and science. This program will provide attendees with a solid understanding of Mayan civilization and can serve as a perfect primer for those interested in attending the exhibit. Program is free and takes place at First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W. 10th Ave. TUESDAY/MAY 13
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Congregational Church, 2500 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver. Historical fashion show will feature clothing from the 1920s through the 1970s, followed by a sit down tea and silent auction of vintage clothing and other fun goodies. All proceeds go to support the programs and missions of Christ Congregational Church. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.com.
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present “How to Accomplish Leadership with Republican Principles?” at the next Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meeting 7-9 p.m. Monday, May 5 at Howard Johnson Denver West, JohnPH Restaurant, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Wayne Williams, candidate for secretary of state, will speak on May 12. Contact Fred Holden, group president, at 303-421-7619.
HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENT The Forty Thieves, a WWII Historical Reenactment Group, will host a re-enactment at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd. The event will include a discussion on the weapons, tactics, and vehicles used during D-Day, the seminal WWII battle. Visit https://www.
FASHION LUNCHEON Denver West Women’s Connection presents its May spring fashion luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-985-2458 for reservations.
MUSIC PERFORMANCES WestSide Chorale presents “Sentimental Journey: A Tribute in Song to the Greatest Generation” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, Armed Forces Day, at Peace Lutheran Church, Arvada. The 1940s music will be performed as a radio broadcast with actor John Nance as “radio announcer.” Rare collection of photos of WWII bomber nose art will be shown. Tickets sold at the door.
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YARD SALE The Arvada Historical Society will have its ninth annual yard sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, at the Arvada Flour Mill, 5590 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. The sale features household items, collectibles, decorative items, sports equipment, jewelry, and vintage items. Donations of the above items are welcomed also. Call Catherine at 303-277-0664 or the Arvada Historical Society at 303-431-1261. Proceeds benefit Arvada Historical Society projects to preserve Arvada’s rich history. Visit www.historicalarvada.org. FRIDAY/MAY 16 FORE KIDS West Woods Elementary plans its fifth annual “Fore the Kids” golf tournament Friday, May 16, at West Woods Golf Club, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. Money raised will go toward new computers for the school. The 18-hold scramble tournament begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. All ability levels are welcome; adults only. Sponsorships available. Register at www.westwoodselementaryptsa.com/ golf-tournament. Fee includes golf, cart, lunch, T-shirt and goodie bag. SATURDAY/MAY 17 FASHION SHOW Vintage Fashion Show and Tea, 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Christ
SATURDAY/MAY 17 1950S LECTURE Hear fun facts about
the 1950s home and food costs, candies and songs when Colorado presenter Kelly Harper takes you back in time with a discussion of the 1950s using model trains, planes and automobiles. Program is at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver. After the talk come and reminisce in the museum, while viewing our special Volkswagen display. Visit https://www. facebook.com/events/634082966665487/ or https://www.facebook.com/kellysmemorytrains. Go to www.forneymuseum.org
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY/MAY 17-18 INDIAN MARKET The Tesoro Cultural Center presents the 14th annual Indian Market & Powwow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, at The Fort, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. The event features native Southwestern art, cuisine, dance, music and hands-on educational activities for the kids. Call Carolyn Doran at 303-839-1671 or visit www.tesoroculturalcenter.org.
COMING SOON SUNDAY/MAY 18 SPRING CONCERT The Golden Concert Choir will perform its spring concert “Grant Us Peace” at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Golden High School, 701 24th St., Golden. Concert will be preceded by a silent auction. Tickets may be purchased at the door. SUNDAY/MAY 18 TO JUNE 22 FLOOD HISTORY The Lyons Historical Society is looking for written stories, photographs, videos, texts, emails, artifacts and more that relates to the 2013 flood in Lyons for the Lyons Redstone Museum Flood Collection. Go to lyonsfloodhistory.org and fill out a submission form. The society hosts flood gathering events from 2-4 p.m. Sundays from May 18 to June 22 at the Walt Self Center, 335 Railroad Ave., Lyons. SUNDAY/MAY 18, Aug. 3, Oct. 26 ALL-BREED SHOW ARS (A Rising Star) Open All Breed Shows at A Rising Star Equestrian Center, 9470 Indiana Street, Arvada. Shows are May 18, Aug. 3 and Oct. 26 in the indoor and outdoor arenas with room for warm up. Registration at 7:30 a.m. Classes at 9 a.m. Information and entry forms at 303-431-4675, www. ARisingStarEqCenter.com/horse-shows, and rjbeyer08@aol.com. SATURDAY/MAY 24 FAMILY HISTORY The W.I.S.E. family history society presents John Simmons, who will talk about migrant mix-ups in the British Isles and the use of DNA, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway, in the 7th floor training room. Simmons has been working on family history for many years and has had a special interest in genetic genealogy since 2003. Go to www.wise-fhs.org.
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executive session. We have covered the bases we need to cover without going into executive session. An update on the next steps, a timeline — that can be open for the public to hear.” According to the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, a public entity holds a sovereign immunity from personable liability in matters associated with their position, unless there is a willful and wanton disregard of duties or criminal activity executed by the entity. The email sparked a concern among the board’s minority in regards to Miller’s privi-
leges, responsibilities while detracting from the district’s most important matter, students. ”The privilege is ours, not the attorney’s, but he makes decisions on what’s privileged and confidential,” Dahlkemper said. ”I think it’s unfortunate as it takes us away from our No. 1 issue, which is kids and making sure they have the teachers and the best possible situation moving forward.” Fellman is currently discussing her legal options with Foster, and will move forward by doing what is appropriate, best for the district and herself. ”For me, I would not do anything that would block negotiations,” she said. ”My intent is to help and move the process forward, but at the same time, I need to take care of myself. To me, it’s two streets.”
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bad habits on the part of drivers. “If you just look at the money side and ignore the public-safety side, to me the public-safety side triumphs,” said Rep. Jeanne Labuda, D-Denver. The bill’s gutted version called for an effectiveness study that would have been undertaken by the Colorado Department of Transportation. But House Appropriations Committee member Max Tyler, D-Lakewood, wasn’t willing to fund the legislation at the possible expense of other CDOT projects.
“I’m wondering what bridge is not going to be built, what road is not going to be protected,” Tyler said. “Where are they going to get the money for this, Mr. Speaker?” The bill’s last chance for survival would have allowed it to go to a vote in the full House, where it could have been amended to its original form. But the committee rejected that motion. Ferrandino knew there wasn’t much hope for the bill, acknowledging as much to reporters the day before the hearing. Having accepted defeat during the hearing, the House speaker — who is not accustomed to being on the losing end of a piece of legislation — drew laughter when he joked about his colleagues’ lack of support. “When did I become part of the minority?” quipped Ferrandino.
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Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 12-TR-01, entitled, Sidewalk Crossings of the Union Pacific Railroad will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on May 14, 2014 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Project Special Provisions, Standard Special Provisions, Addenda when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after April 29, 2014. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA): 22 SY Concrete Sidewalk 6” Thick: 356 SY Concrete Pavement 10” Thick: 276 SY Removal of Asphalt Mat: 78 SY Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. The Project Engineer for this work is Chris Sveum, P.E., at 720-898-7646. City of Arvada Patrick Dougherty, P.E., City Engineer
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Public Notices Government Legals Public Notice The following ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 5th day of May, 2014: Ordinance 4441: An Ordinance Authorizing an IGA Regarding the Colorado Information Sharing Consortium Legal Notice No.: 80655 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 8, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in order to consider a Preliminary Development Plan and Plat for LEYDEN ROCK PHASE III, located northwest of W. 82nd Ave. & Yule Way. A public hearing will be held before the Arvada City Council on May 19, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions Legal Notice No.: 80651 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 8, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 12-TR-01, entitled, Sidewalk Crossings of the Union Pacific Railroad will be received at the of-
Government Legals Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 12-TR-01, entitled, Sidewalk Crossings of the Union Pacific Railroad will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on May 14, 2014 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Project Special Provisions, Standard Special Provisions, Addenda when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after April 29, 2014. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA): 22 SY Concrete Sidewalk 6” Thick: 356 SY Concrete Pavement 10” Thick: 276 SY Removal of Asphalt Mat: 78 SY Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained
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Legal Notice No.: 50652 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 8, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following variance from the Land Development Code (LDC) has been requested: VAR2014-0012: Leyden Rock Subdivision, Inter. of 82nd Ave.& Yule Way and 82nd Ave.& Culebra St., to construct 2 Leyden Rock monument entry signs that will be 15’-5.5” in height when Sec. 6.17.4.A of the LDC limits the height of a subdivision monument entry sign to 6’. VAR2014-0021: Nikki Oliver, 7427 Garland St., to construct a 6’ fence set back 10’ from the second front (north) property line, when Sec. 6.5.8.A requires 6 ft. solid
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The following variance from the Land Development Code (LDC) has been requested: VAR2014-0012: Leyden Rock Subdivision, Inter. of 82nd Ave.& Yule Way and 82nd Ave.& Culebra St., to construct 2 Leyden Rock monument entry signs that will be 15’-5.5” in height when Sec. 6.17.4.A of the LDC limits the height of a subdivision monument entry sign to 6’. VAR2014-0021: Nikki Oliver, 7427 Garland St., to construct a 6’ fence set back 10’ from the second front (north) property line, when Sec. 6.5.8.A requires 6 ft. solid fences to be set back 20’ from the second front property line, per the approved PUD. VAR2014-0022: Kent Gaff, 8355 DeFrame Ct., to leave as installed a hot tub that is 5’-4” from the side (south) property line when Sec. 6.2.3 of the LDC requires hot tubs to be set back 10’ from a side property line. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on May 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may speak at the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Department or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT /s/ Jenny Riley, Secretary
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Legal Notice No.: 80653 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 8, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 19th day of May, 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/leg-
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Mustangs, Farmers take to the playoff field Jeffco teams scattered throughout playoff brackets By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com ARVADA - The state soccer playoffs have arrived, and Jeffco has several teams scattered all over the 5A, 4A and 3A brackets which were released late last week. But does Jeffco have a team that has the goods to make a deep playoff run? Not only must you have a great team to make a great playoff run, but you also have to have a favorable bracket draw. 5A’s Ralston Valley was tabbed as a No. 10 seed who will host No. 23 Boulder (7-62, 6-3-2 in league) on Tuesday. The Mustangs (12-3, 6-2 in league) had an outstanding season where they tied for the best 5A Jeffco overall and league record. However, they lost the tiebreaker and the league title to Columbine, who allowed one less goal in league play, to earn the league crown. Will Ralston Valley dwell on the loss or use it as motivation? Wheat Ridge was the class of 4A Jeffco and by season’s end turned into one of the best teams in all of 4A soccer. The Farmers earned a No. 6 seed and will host No. 27 Discover Canyon (7-7-1, 2-4-1 in league) on Wednesday. Wheat Ridge dominated 4A Jeffco this season earning a league championship and giving up only a single goal in seven league play games. The Farmers, who have a championship pedigree, could be Jeffco’s best bet in terms of potentially getting to the championship game. No. 12 Green Mountain will host No. 21 Longmont (9-5-1, 3-3-1 in league) on
It is hard for the competition to catch up with No. 12 Green Mountain junior Kristin O’Brien but the playoffs have arrived and the Rams will face No. 21 Longmont on Wednesday. Photo by Daniel Williams Wednesday. The Rams (12-2-1, 5-1-1 in league) feature super-talented senior goalie Lindsey Hendon and are considered a dark horse who has a chance to make a run in this tournament. Also in the 4A bracket is Golden seed-
ed at No. 23. The Demons (6-8-1, 4-2-1 in league) will travel to No. 10 Lewis-Palmer (9-3-3, 4-2-1 in league) on Wednesday and face a Rangers’ team that is very good. And not technically a Jeffco team but a team in the Jeffco area is Faith Christian who was named a No. 15 seed who will
host No. 18 Evangelical Christian (13-2, 4-2 in league) on Friday. The Lady Eagles (10-5, 5-4 in league) are perhaps a better team than their No. 15 seeding, but they will also have to go out and prove it.
Hendon holds the record 40 shutouts and counting for Green Mountain goalie By Daniel Williams
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Green Mountain goalie Lindsey Hendon broke a state record with her 40th career shutout victory Tuesday in a 10-0 win over Colorado Springs Christian. Photo by Joe Makatura
LAKEWOOD - Lindsey Hendon is stingy — but in a good way. Hendon is historically stingy in fact, particularly when it comes to giving up goals, as the Green Mountain senior goaltender just became the Colorado state record holder when she recorded her 40th career save in a 10-0 victory over Colorado Springs Christian Tuesday at Lakewood Memorial Field. Hendon has 55 wins over her illustrious career with the Rams, with 40 of those — and counting — coming as donuts for her opponents. While CHSAA doesn’t officially keep
soccer statistics, on their website they credit Overland’s Lisa Griffin as the previous record holder of 39. Griffin graduated after the 1988-89 season. Hendon has made 221 saves in her career which translates to a ridiculous 0.631 goals-against average. Ten of her 40 shutout have come this season while 11 came as a junior, 10 as a sophomore and even as a freshman Hendon recorded nine shutout victories. This season, Hendon and her Green Mountain teammates earned a No. 12 seed and will host No. 21 Longmont (9-5-1, 3-31 in league) on Wednesday. The Rams (12-2-1, 5-1-1 in league) are looked at as a dark horse who could make some noise in the state tournament. And why shouldn’t they be? They have one of the greatest goalies in the history of Colorado high school soccer. Hendon is an incredible 55-6-6 over her career and is a Iowa State recruit.
SportS quiz 1) Name the last St. Louis Cardinals pitcher 22 or younger before Shelby Miller in 2013 to win 10-plus games in his first 20 starts of a season. 2) In 2013, Chris Davis became the fifth Baltimore Oriole to hit 40 or more home runs in a season. Name two of the first four to do it. 3) When was the last time before 2013 that the University of Wisconsin football team opened the season with back-to-back shutouts of opponents? 4) In 2013, Miami’s LeBron James became the third NBA player to be named The Associated Press Male
Athlete of the Year. Who were the first two? 5) Between 2000 and 2009, five goaltenders tallied a goal during an NHL game. Name three of them. 6) In 2014, Russia’s Albert Demchenko became the oldest medalist in an individual event in the Winter Games (42 years, 74 days). What event was it? 7) When was the last time before 2012 that the University of Texas won the NCAA Division I men’s golf championship? Answers 1) Steve Carlton, in 1967.
2) Brady Anderson, Jim Gentile, Rafael Palmeiro and Frank Robinson. 3) It was 1958. 4) Larry Bird (1986) and Michael Jordan (1991-93). 5) Martin Brodeur (2000), Jose Theodore (2001), Evgeni Nabokov (2002), Mika Noronen (2004) and Chris Mason (2006). 6) He won the silver medal in the luge. 7) It was 1972. 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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A-West wins league with style By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com LAKEWOOD - Uncle Mo is carrying Arvada West baseball. Better known as momentum, the Wildcats used it to seal their 5A Jeffco league championship with a 14-5 victory Friday at Lakewood High School. Not only did Arvada West win a league title in the state’s pound-forpound toughest league, they did it going on an incredible run to finish their season. On Friday, the Tigers thought they could spoil their fortunes by upsetting the Wildcats but instead they were just another victim. A-West hit six home runs and
they scores eight second inning runs, ending any upset bid Lakewood had planned. Arvada West senior Justin Mulvaney went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. He also scored three times. In addition, senior Brody HagelPitt hit two solo home runs, and senior Joe Rosenstein went 3-for-4 and hit a home run. A-West’s offensive firework show is just further evidence that the Wildcats are the hottest team in the planet going into the playoffs. Arvada West started their season off with a pair of wins but then lost three straight games at the end of March. However, once 5A Jeffco league play opened up the Wildcats turned into a different team and simply beat everyone who got in their way. Not only was A-West good but they
were historically great, beating three ranked Jeffco teams — Columbine, Ralston Valley and Chatfield — in a six day span. The Wildcats then capped off their league championship by beating Pomona and Lakewood by a combined 17-5 runs. The Tigers on the other hand started their season as a .500 for the first month. But they then went on to lose nine straight games. Lakewood won two of the last four games of the season — both league wins — to try and set the tone for next season. The Tigers ended their season by beating Standley Lake 10-0 on the road, in a game that was ended in five innings. Lakewood junior Danny Collins went 3-for-3 with three RBI and junior Trevor Kehe went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
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Keeping the Faith Lady Eagles th nearly knocked off state’s No. 1 team
pril 26 from Noon to 3pm By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com BROOMFIELD - Battle-tested could be the theme for the Lady Eagles as they prepare for their first round playoff opponent. Faith Christian girls’ soccer ended its season with a tough loss to the 3A state tournament’s top ranked team Jefferson Academy falling 2-1 Sunday at Jefferson Academy. But the loss also showed the Eagles that they can compete with anybody, as the Jaguars are considered by many to be 3A’s best team. And Faith Christian actually put a scare into Jefferson Academy, scoring first when senior Caroline Jenkins beat Jaguars’ junior goaltender Kassidy Hastings in the first half. However, Jefferson Academy got its act together in the second half and scored a pair of goals. Junior Heidi Wendt and senior Ally Thimsen both scored for the Jaguars. Even though the Eagles threatened late, they never scored the equalizer. But it also should be noted that Faith Christian senior goalie Macy Pearman was a big factor in keeping the game close, making several brilliant saves down the stretch. The loss for the Eagles was a tough one, especially considering they had a 1-0 lead. But few teams have been able to compete with Jefferson Academy.
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Faith Christian junior Jalaah Roberts delivers on outlet pass during the Eagles’ 2-1 win even though her Peak to peak opponent doesn’t want to let her pass Thursday at Faith Christian High School. Photo by Daniel Williams The Eagles beat Peak to Peak 2-1 Thursday at Faith Christian High School. In that contest it was actually Peak to Peak who scored a lone first half. Faith Christian then scored two second half goals to come back and beat the Pumas, getting goals from senior Madison Batug and sophomore Brittany Johnson. The win over Peak to Peak was the Eagles’ fourth over a five game span
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