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A WET AND WILD PARTY
Olde Town open for comment Parking structure sees minor changes By Crystal Anderson
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Around 30 members of the Arvada Police Department and Mayor Marc Williams took part in the ice bucket challenge, where they were doused with more than 300 gallons of ice water in an effort to raise around $500 for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Recycling law to hike paint prices Republicans raise hue about consumer cost By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Paint prices will eventually go up because of a new law aimed at promoting recycling. The law, parts of which took effect last week, tacks on a fee for household paint purchases. The fee will go toward the creation of a paint recycling drop-off program. State Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, who backed the legislation that led to the law, said she hopes the program will have a positive environmental impact. “It is the highest volume product that is not recycled,” Newell said of used paint
cans. “It either ends up in landfills with paint inside cans or it ends up sitting in people’s basements, or it ends up in the water stream.” The dropReport off centers will be located at home improvement and hardware stores, where cans can be recycled at no cost. “Retailers themselves don’t have to do this,” Newell said, “but the majority will want to be a retail recycling site because it drives traffic to their stores.” The process of creating the program began last week. After the new year, retailers will get together to discuss the full implementation of the program, Newell
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said. The per-can fee amount is not detailed in the legislation’s fiscal analysis, but it is estimated that at least $93,000 in fees will be needed to be collected in the first year in order for the state to cover administrative costs. The cost doesn’t sit well with Republicans, the overwhelming majority of whom voted against the bill earlier this year. “Once again Governor (John) Hickenlooper and the Democrats have created yet another burdensome program that heaps more unnecessary fees onto consumers in Colorado,” House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, said through an emailed statement. “Now that this law has gone into effect, Coloradans can thank the Democrats for the increased cost of paint.”
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) and the City of Arvada hosted a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, Aug. 7, to discuss the changes surrounding an environmental reevaluation of the Olde Town Parking Facility. More than 50 residents and business owners filled the Vineyard Church, 5445 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., to hear about the draft environmental reevaluation and see conceptual designs of the site with the proposed changes. “How can we build a parking structure in Olde Town that adds to the poetic character of Olde Town, that increases public spaces, and increases better circulating pedestrian transit system,” asked Liz Telford, Environmental Project Manager for RTD. Changes to the site include the moving of the garage west of Vance Street, adding an additional plaza, and three elevators. The garage will incorporate 600 spaces, an eight-stall bus facility, a kiss-and-ride site, and three connecting, pedestrian platforms. In the depictions of the site, RNL Architect, Tony Thornton, proposes to use warm tones, bricks, add a clock tower, and planters around the site to give it character and blend in with Olde Town. “We want an elegant, nice garage, it’s going to be a looker — in terms of a parking garage,” he said. During the presentation Thornton described the views of the station from key points along Grandview Avenue. Currently, views of the garage along the avenue would reach 39 feet at the highest point, with the proposed clock tower extending 70 feet, looking up from the base level of the structure. Comment continues on Page 3
School tip line now under state control New laws include change for violence reporting system
to a lack of funding before the Legislature unanimously passed a bill earlier this year that transfers its control to the state. The hotline was set up after the 1999 Columbine High School shootings as a way By Vic Vela vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com for students to provide anonymous reports of potential campus threats. The state The reorganization of a school violence claims that since its implementation, the hotline was among a handful of new safety hotline has prevented some school attacks laws that took effect last week. and suicides and has led to intervention in The Safe2Tell Act moves an existing more than 2,000 bullying instances. anonymous tip line from the nonprofit “Students are often the first to hear sector to a state-run program that is oper- threats against a school, or to see bullying ated through the Department of Law. or drug use, so they play a critical role in DRW_Community 1 7/21/14 11:26 AM Page 1 The programNewspapers_6x1.75_Layout was set to shut down due preventing these problems,” state Senate
President Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, a bill sponsor, said through an emailed statement. “Safe2Tell empowers students to break the silence in an anonymous, proactive way so that kids can focus on learning while at school.” Also taking effect last week was a separate public safety effort that imposes new penalties on businesses that sell designer drugs. The law subjects vendors who sell synthetic marijuana, often called “spice,” to civil liability. Synthetic drugs have been known to be more dangerous than marijuana and have resulted in some deaths.
“Despite their growing popularity, synthetic drugs are incredibly dangerous and this new law is a crucial step in taking action against these harmful substances,” state Rep. Lois Landgraf, R-Fountain, a bill sponsor, said through an emailed statement. “I’m comforted knowing this law is now in place to help keep synthetic drugs out of Colorado children’s hands.” Also taking effect last week is a new public safety law that makes operating a vehicle chop shop a Class 4 felony. The law is meant to curb cases of automobile thefts in the state.
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Talk puts fracking front and center Hickenlooper says panel seeking compromise will be his responsibility By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Gov. John Hickenlooper said last week that he will be the one who selects the members of a task force that will be charged with finding a compromise on issues surrounding hydraulic fracturing. The governor also addressed concerns on the part of Republicans that the commission’s work could result in more regulations on the oil and gas industry. Hickenlooper talked about fracking during an Aug. 8 roundtable event with several business leaders at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce in Centennial, as well as during an interview with Colorado Community Media afterward. The governor said his administration hasn’t quite figured out how the 18-member commission will be selected or how it will ultimately operate. But the governor put aside any question as to who will put the task force together. “People ask me, ‘Who’s gonna pick ‘em?’ I am,” Hickenlooper said. “The buck stops here, and I guarantee you we’re going to have everybody pissed off again. The one criteria is that everyone who is going to be on that list is someone who believes we can get to a yes (on a compromise).” The task force was born out of a deal the governor reached with Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Polis earlier in the week that will keep anti-fracking initiatives that Polis was backing from appearing on the November ballot. The measures would have required greater distances between wells and occupied structures and would have given communities more control over fracking — the process in which water and chemicals are blasted into the ground to free up trapped oil and gas.
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try were fearful that the initiatives would essentially ban fracking in Colorado and cripple the state’s economy. Instead of the voters, it will be the task force that will take up those issues and that will provide recommendations for potential legislation to the General Assembly. But Republican lawmakers are already feeling uneasy about the commission. And their concerns were heightened following comments Hickenlooper made during an energy summit in Denver earlier in the week. According to the Associated Press, Hickenlooper said the task force’s “success is dependent upon it ending in regulation.” That comment didn’t sit well with House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland. “We should go into it from the premise that the commission take a look at whether we actually need regulations,” DelGrosso said in an interview prior to the governor’s Chamber of Commerce event. “He’s starting with the premise that it’s going to be set up to regulate.” Hickenlooper, in an interview with Colorado Community Media, insisted that’s not what he said, even though he made his comments in front of a group of reporters. “What I said was legislation,” the governor said. “Go back and look at the quotes. I never said we needed more regulation. Now, we might. Again, this is the whole point of getting people from all the different viewpoints in the same room and letting them have a discussion in such a way to try to figure out: `Is there a compromise here?’” Hickenlooper said he would like to see the task force’s effort result in some kind of legislation, even if it’s merely “taking existing regulation and codifying it.” “Unless we get it into legislation, I mean we would have made progress, even if we just discuss it we will have made progress,” he said during the interview. “But I think that the best success will be if we get to some level of legislation.” Hickenlooper said the commission will have a “narrow focus,” one that he hopes will result in work getting done in a timely manner.
Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks during an Aug. 8 round table discussion with business leaders at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce in Centennial. Photo by Vic Vela “We’re not going to be out there talking about air quality; we’re not going to be out there talking about water quality,” he said. “We’re really going to look into surface use issues, a very narrow set of issues to talk about.”
From 48 to 18
The governor said there were different opinions among his staff regarding the makeup of the commission, including an initial suggestion that the task force have 48 members. The governor believes that an 18-member commission will have the appropriate balance of interests being considered. “The idea is there’s six spots for the oil and gas industry, but that would include pro-industry sides like home builders and agricultural interests,” he said during the roundtable forum. “There should be six from the local control and the environmental side of things ... And then six civic leaders who as far as we can tell are not on the record one way or the other, who are what the Quakers call a fair witness.” The governor acknowledges that there are logistics that still need to be figured out.
“We still have a lot to work through,” he said. “You know, (such as) if you want a representative from agriculture, is it from the Cattlemen’s Association or the wheat growers?” State Rep. Max Tyler, D-Lakewood, the chairman of the House Transportation and Energy Committee who crafted several pieces of energy-related legislation, said he is hopeful that the task force will result in legislation that is needed to tackle this “really thorny problem.” “We need to make sure that everybody has a voice,” Tyler said in a phone interview. “Ballot initiatives are a huge sledgehammer and you never know what the consequences are going to be and you can’t make changes. And that’s not good policy.” But DelGrosso said he doesn’t know “if you’ll actually see legislation come out of the commission.” And, when asked how a battle over fracking would rank on the list of other controversial measures taken up by the General Assembly in recent years, DelGrosso said, “Extremely high.” “The reality is the economic impact that the oil and gas industry has in Colorado is tremendous,” DelGrosso said.
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ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Conley to plead guilty
Accused conspirator Shannon Conley, 19, has filed a notice of disposition in her case against the United States. According to a U.S. Department of Justice release, the disposition signals a resolution has been reached between the prosecution and the defense where Conley has agreed to plead guilty to her charges. She is charged with one count of Information with Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to a Designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. A change of plea hearing is yet to be scheduled. At the hearing, Conley will be allowed to change her plea to guilty. City seeks members for new committee The City of Arvada is looking for interested community members to apply for the Citizens’ Capital Improvement Plan Committee. The committee will focus on reviewing the current 10-year capital improvements plan, look at both recommended and non-included capital improvement projects and craft ideas and strategies to fund such projects. Persons interested should plan on serving for 10 months, at least twice a month, on a committee of 21 people from throughout Arvada. Applications are available online via www.arvada.org, or by calling the City Clerk’s office, 720-898-7550. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, with the committee selection and initial meeting occurring in September. Food bank closure The Arvada Community Food Bank will temporarily close due to a complete excavation and installation of their parking lot. The bank will be closed beginning Monday, Aug. 25, through Friday, Sept. 5. The food bank will not be available to clients during this time but can receive a copy of resources from the food bank prior to closure. Food bank staff asks that donations be made prior to Friday, Aug. 22, or be held until Monday, Sept. 8. The bank will reopen at noon, Monday, Sept. 8, for clients. For more information, visit www.ArvadaCFB.org. Replacement Auditions Replacement Auditions for ”Lyle, the Crocodile” will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20. The auditions will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., with callbacks on Thursday, Aug. 21. The roles require actors with character, vocal and dance skills. Actors interested in playing Lyle should also prepare a specialty skill. Auditions will be held by appointment for actors 18 years old or older. For more information or to schedule an audition, contact the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, 720898-7200. Senior Services Forum The City of Arvada will host a neighborhood forum discussing senior services, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. The forum will be held at the Mile High Vineyard Church, 5445 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., and is part of a quarterly series focusing on strengthening city neighbor-
hoods. This forum will focus on topics such as adult day care, senior chore assistance, senior art and recreational opportunities, safety programs, respite and transportation services, and more. For more information, contact Linda Hoover at lhoover@arvada.org or 720-898-7454.
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Cadet Andrew Heiny, a former Arvada student, graduated from the United States Military Academy, May 28. At West Point, Heiny obtained a bachelor’s degree in international relations. Following his graduation, he was commissioned a second lieutenant and has been stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Prior to this station, he will travel to Fort Benning, Georgia, where he will receive an additional nine months of training.
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A woman was at her home in the 10000 block of W. Allendale Drive around 1 a.m. on July 19 when she heard her dogs loudly barking outside the residence. Upon investigating, she was confronted by a female who proceeded to pull a knife on the woman and threatened to kill her. The woman hit the suspect, who then fled and was contacted again after causing a disruption in the 10800 block of W. 60th Avenue. The woman and her husband positively identified the suspect, who was later jailed and charged with a felony for menacing.
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“The concerns are the final design, the way it’s going to look,” said Mayor Pro Tem, Mark McGoff, “The lack of the final answers doesn’t indicate anything more than that, we’ll just have to take another look at it three or four months down the road.” RTD has opened a 30-day comment period for the proposed changes. Feedback may be given through www.tinyurl.com/Olde-Town-Comments.
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BEAUTIFUL SIGHTS AT JEFFCO FAIR
Joylene Albarado takes part in a cultural performance with the Colorado Mestizo Dancers at the Jeffco Fair on Sunday, Aug. 9. Her fellow dancer, Mariah Anderson, left, helped bring Mexican folk dances to the stage adorned in colorful costumes and using intricate footsteps as part of their culture’s tradition and heritage. Photo by Amy Woodward
Bar manager Todd Dickler, sous chef James Wamboldt, general manager Christina Hunt and executive chef Rob Rotella, left to right, make up the executive and creative team behind Fire and Ice Bistro, in Olde Town Arvada. Photo by Crystal Anderson
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Eclectic American Bistro opens in Olde Town Arvada
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awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Hundreds of rubber duckies are ready to take to the water to race toward success for disadvantaged teen moms during the annual Duck Race and Carnival on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Rolling Hills Country Club in Golden. The Junior Foundation, a youth organization which raises money for charities, sponsors the duck race. This year’s beneficiary for the race is Hope House Colorado, a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower teen moms to self- sufficiency. “We really just believed in what they have going and really wanted to get behind their program,” said Colton Hellman, vice president of the Junior Foundation at Rolling Hills Country Club. In 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported that 305,420 babies were born to females between the ages of 15-19. In 2011, Colorado ranked 29th in teen birth rates. At Hope House, nearly 150 teen moms, ages 16-20, are involved in the many programs available such as a residential and community programs which offer GED certifications, college and career support services, parenting classes, mentoring and more. Recruitment at Hope House is volun-
tary, but completion of the programs is required in order to stay enrolled. “We are 100 percent committed to getting our girls self-sufficient,” said Lisa Steven, executive director of Hope House Colorado. “Almost all of them just kind of have had a rough story and they need a second chance and a place to gather themselves while they put things together.” The percentage rate of teen moms who graduate with a GED through Hope House Colorado is 45 to 50 percent but of the half that graduate, 90 percent are successful at living independently, Steven said. The decision to support Hope House Colorado by the Junior Foundation board was unanimous, said Grace Emich, treasurer of the board. “We want to be very involved with high schoolers and children,” Emich said. For the girls at Hope House, community encouragement for their success goes a long way. “It’s a big deal for someone who hasn’t had a lot of support in their life to feel like there are people out there who really want to see them succeed,” Steven said. “They’re working really hard to overcome an awful lot of stuff to get out on their own and take care of their kids.” Cash prizes are available for the first 10 winners of the race with options to keep the money or donate half or all of the winnings back to the Junior Foundation. It is $20 for one racing rubber ducky or $100 for six. For more information about Hope House Colorado visit www.hopehouseofcolorado.org.
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canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Arvada’s newest bistro creates a fusion of the elements bringing a fiery flavor to a cool palate. A little under a month ago, the Fire and Ice Bistro, 5515 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., took over the former Woodburns Deli with a flair for show. Created by Executive Chef Rob Rotella, and Woodburn owners Rick and Debbie Reeves, Fire and Ice provides a cool, modern ambience for those who enjoy a Denver-type establishment with a fiery bit of spice, not for the faint of heart. “I wanted to create something that was going to be using some of the elements,” Rotella said. “That’s why we have liquid nitrogen drinks, frozen things ... We’ll have the fire side, which is basically a lot of fire drinks and we’ll flame some of the dishes tableside as well — the inspiration is kind of crazy.” A farm to table restaurant, the 1,900-square-foot bistro serves mainly American fusion entrees, such as the Fire and Ice Burger or Pyro dish, with some Asian and Mexican influences. Many of the entrees revolve around fire, and use Hatch peppers, scorpion chili and ghost chili to add flavor and heat to the dish. “It’s not contemporary diner-style
food, everything has a bit of a flavor punch to it and we try to do a lot of different flavor profiles too,” Rotella said. With a multitude of fresh, local ingredients, both on and off the bar, bistro customers and chefs alike aren’t limited in terms of creativity. “I love that I can be creative,” said sous chef James Wamboldt. “If there’s something that I want to try, I can throw it together, and if it works, he’ll let me run it as a special.” Along with the fusion on the table, Fire and Ice also offers a variety of icecold beverages for their customers. With 10 Colorado craft brews on tap, nitrogenfused and flaming drinks, create your own adult milkshakes, the bar menu is frozen in flair. To be inclusive and health-conscious, the bistro accommodates individual dietary needs as well as desires, willing to make custom entrees, deserts or drinks a customer might be craving. “This is really something that Arvada doesn’t have, this kind of vibe,” said Christina Hunt, general manager of the restaurant. “It’s lively, warm and inviting.” Open for lunch and dinner daily, the restaurant offers a variety of options to salivate and, possibly, scorch the palate. “We’re going to be hot,” Rotella said. “It’s going to be one of the happening’ places, and we’re going to blow Arvada out.” For more information or to see a menu, visit www.fireandicebistro.com.
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Arvada man travels to the tropics to research sharks By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorad communitymedia.com Wading through the warm waters off the coast of Belize is a predator whose species is on the verge of collapsing. And Arvada resident, Ed Talbot, his family and a host of volunteers are trying to help. “I’ve been pretty involved and passionate about environmental issues for some time,” he said. “We need to do more about this problem.” Talbot, an avid environmentalist, has been volunteering his time with Earthwatch for several years. This latest venture was his fifth overall, but the first for his family.
From June 21-28, Talbot, his wife, daughter, and five other volunteers traveled to Glovers Reef, a declared world heritage site, to be a part of a research team trying to find answers for the species’ decline. For eight days, the team sailed the waters around the reef, looking for sharks. “There’s a lot of attention with what’s going on with shark species around the world, and frankly what we’re seeing is a rapid decline of sharks worldwide,” he said. Focusing on finding ways to preserve and repopulate shark species, the research team has scoured the waters surrounding Glovers Reef, a marine reserve, and South Water Caye, a known fishing area around the Turneffe Atolls, to study whether or
not Caribbean sharks are rapidly declining in areas where fishing and finning prevail. According to a 2012 research report from the project’s lead scientist, Dr. Demian Chapman, gill-netting, a mass fishing technique, has led to the annual capture of sharks, increasing their decline. “Gill-netters heavily fish Turneffe atoll. We have a long-running landings monitoring program at this site and have found that thousands of sharks are being landed each year, comprising at least seven species,” Chapman wrote. During the week-long trip, Talbot and his family were able to help tag 13 sharks, both Nurse and Reef; take samples of their tissue
and monitor their behaviors and movements. By doing this, they found few sharks in fished areas, while higher numbers swam in the ocean preserves. “What’s happening with these species over the last 10 years, especially the last five, is the amount of fishing, they’re taking such an enormous amount of sharks,” Talbot said. Currently, an estimated 100 million sharks are taken annually, with 70 percent of them hunted for their fins, to be used as pulp in shark fin soup, an Asian delicacy. By studying the shark populations in both areas, researchers are able to obtain current
While on the boat, each member of the team had shared responsibilities, here, Talbot baits iron hooks to attract sharks. Photo courtesy Ed Talbot data and work with the Belizean Government to establish sustainable ecosystem and population management practices for these marine predators. Talbot said he is already
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Make voter registration a priority Don’t come up three words shy in family life is good tip to live by. In the civic arena of the early election season, we say don’t be four words short. Be able to stand up and say, “I registered to vote.” Even though matters of hydraulic fracking have gone the way of a task force instead of ballot questions, plenty of other heady issues and candidate choices will be in play Nov. 4. The general election will be conducted with mail ballots expected to land in mailboxes by the second week of October. Those who voted in the primary are generally confident of their registrations and simply await their ballots. But those not in the thrust of Republican and Democrat party primary activities may want to take a few seconds to double check their registration status at respective county websites. Not to cause worry, but it really only takes a moment to check a voter registra-
OUR VIEW tion through links on county websites — and to newly register is an easy process as well. Something good to know is that registered voters remain registered in perpetuity by state law. Registrations are removed only when a mail ballot comes back as undeliverable for two election cycles. So a long as voters keep address information up to date and accurate, the ballots keep coming. Those who register before the eighth day before the election at www.govotecolorado.com will automatically receive a mail ballot. After the eighth day, those wanting to register must visit one of the Voter Service and Polling Centers in their
FOR MORE INFORMATION County voting registration links Adams County www.adcogov.org/index.aspx?NID=169 Jefferson County jeffco.us/elections/voting-and-registration/ respective counties. Applications received through voter registration drives must be received 22 days before the election. And ultimately, in Colorado citizens may register Election Day in-person at a county voter service and polling center. And who can vote? The basics: A voter must be 18, a United States citizen, have resided in Colorado for 22 days before the election and not serving certain types of criminal sentences. So come November don’t be even two words shy. Let’s all be wearing “I voted” stickers.
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Over Super Bowl heartbreak? The 2014 Denver Broncos season has officially arrived but after last season’s Super Bowl heartbreak Denver’s fans seem a little weary going into this season. So we asked several of our loyal readers if they were over the Broncos ugly 43-8 Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks or are they still suffering from Super Bowl heartbreak?
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Tackling crimes against seniors By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Editor’s note: This is part three of a fourpart series, exploring the challenges of Alzheimer’s in the region. George’s name has been changed to protect his identity. George, 74, a retired psychiatrist, admits he has always been gullible, even before his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. But recent events have caused him to seek the advice of his family before being tricked into a situation that could leave his pocket empty or worse. Although advertisements on the Internet, which offer price specials on medicinal products, allow George to think his purchase through, face-to-face interactions in which he is being targeted seem to be a little more confusing. As he walked home from the store in the afternoon, a car pulled up next to him driven by a woman he didn’t recognize who said, “Hi, I think I know you.” George had no idea who she was but her story seemed plausible: Yes, he and his wife used to live around here. Yes, they both dined at area restaurants, so why wouldn’t it be possible this woman used to be their waitress, as she claimed? She offered him a ride home in the car, where a young man who sat in the vehicle listened carefully as George conversed with the woman. George accepted and entered the car. When they reached his home, he gave her his number so they could meet for coffee, as she suggested. She called him frequently trying unsuccessfully to schedule a meeting. When that didn’t work, she asked to come over to his house. When George informed her he was living with his wife, the woman stopped calling. “These scam artists are much better than … doctors at identifying people that have cognitive impairment,” said Dr. Robert Parker chief of community geriatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. “They know they’re not firing on all eight cylinders, they know they have the money, they’ve retired ... they’re just extremely vulnerable.” Arvada Senior Liaison Officer Tom VanderVeen is the only police officer in Jefferson county whose primary duty is outreach services for the senior community. Every Tuesday at the Apex Community Recreation Center in Arvada, he shares information with seniors about the latest scams, cons and local police activity reports. He highlights senior safety, home security and discusses programs and services. Every month, he visits 15 different locations including assisted living homes, independent living homes and a memory care center. “Nine years ago they (the city) did a tax initiative position just for this position,” VanderVeen said. “This is paid for by taxpayers, I’m in investigations but I’m not a detective and 99 percent of the stuff I do is all senior related, all senior activities.” This includes educating himself on scams he can share with seniors as well as informing them on how they can protect themselves. “Right now I can identify probably about 15 legitimate scams that are out there right now that are done over and over that are coming back around,” he said. “But every now and then there’s a new one.” Cary Johnson, director of crime prevention programs at the Jeffco district attorney’s office and president of the Jefferson County Council on Aging, has been instrumental in working with the county’s law enforcement agencies. His job is to help keep seniors safe by hosting more than 138 crime prevention program presentations a year, and overseeing a fraud hotline for seniors that takes calls Monday through Friday. Johnson receives about 60 to 100 calls a month on the hotline. He restarted TRIAD, an organization built on collaboration between senior community members, the district attorney’s office, law enforcement and senior service providers created by former DA Scott Storey. TRAID serves Jeffco and Gilpin counties and is designed to help prevent seniors from becoming victims of scams and providing them better law enforcement services. Johnson is co-chair of TRIAD. “I want to be out with seniors as much as I possibly can,” Johnson said. “That’s what we’re passionate about just seeing if we can keep them from becoming a victim in the first place.” Johnson testified for a mandatory reporting bill on elder abuse which took effect July 1. For the first time in the state,
Arvada Senior Liaison Officer, Tom VanderVeen, center, sits with a group of seniors at the Apex Community Recreation Center in Arvada to update them about the latest scams targeting the senior population. Photo by Amy Woodward
TYPICAL RED FLAGS INVOLVING SCAMS Uninitiated contact
Criminals contacting the recipient when the recipient did not ask to be contacted and asking for personal information is a red flag. Delete the email, hang up the phone or shred the letter
The need for secrecy or confidentiality
Receiving letters or calls which state the recipient is on the “Winning List” or is part of a “Chosen Few” opportunity and no one can know including spouse, family or friends.
The need for urgency
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It affects memory, thinking and behavior with symptoms worsening over time. Abnormal protein buildup in the brain is believed to cause the symptoms. There is no cure. Treatment only slows symptom progression. The disease is most common in those 65-and-over, but “early onset” is occasionally seen in patients in their 40s and 50s. — Source: The Alzheimer’s Association when George has bouts of sickness, is one avenue he will likely take before stepping into an assisted living facility. “I have a decision to make with my wife,” he said. In regards to lessons learned about
The criminal will insist the act to move right away, and to visit the local Wal-Mart, King Soopers or Safeway to wire money as soon as possible
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Scams always involving sending money in order to win money. Always remember: “If it sounds too good to be true … it probably is.” — Source Arvada Police Department a comprehensive list of ongoing scams can be found online at arvadapd.org/aboutarvadapd/senior-liaison-police-officer
persons witnessing or suspecting elder abuse are required to report it to their local law enforcement agency. This requirement extends to clergy and financial institutions. Jefferson County’s Elder Abuse Unit under the DA’s office is the only one of its kind in Colorado. About 54 percent of cases handled in 2012 by the unit dealt with theft and burglary with perpetrators the victim’s family, neighbors and nurses. Assault accounted for 34 percent of cases followed by robbery and theft from a random person at 11 percent and sexual assault at 1 percent. “(Seniors) are the forgotten victims although, we are making strides,” said Storey, senior chief of the Elder Abuse Unit. Jefferson County and its cities are pulling together and progressing faster than most counties in the state to tackle elder abuse and present the tools needed to keep seniors safe from crime, Johnson said. When Johnson was brought on in 2005 to expand the crime prevention program, he aimed to pull together Jeffco’s senior related services together. “Let’s see if we can’t get everyone in Jefferson County who’s involved in senior stuff playing well together, working together, and I think that’s happening,” Johnson said. “I’m really proud of Jeffco and especially as I look at a lot of the other counties.” George has talked before about the appeal of assisted living but the psychiatrist within him waits for “objected evidence” that his disability is worsening. The prospect of reconciling and moving in with his wife, who has remained a support system
online scams and strangers approaching him on the street, he speaks with his daughter and wife about such incidents. “I’m really trying to be cautious,” he said. Perhaps the greatest asset for George since his diagnosis has been the Alzheimer’s Association’s Colorado Chapter. George continues to attend support groups comprised of individuals and families who are facing the same challenges, going through life changing conditions that only those who are living with it can understand and express. He shares unwavering praise for an organization that has given him so much. For George, his time with the association has been filled with positive experiences and encouragement against a disease that is determined to take it all away.
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John Clinton Head, 69, of Arvada, went home to the Lord on 8/2/14. He is survived by his wife of 40 years; his three sisters, many nieces, nephews and their children. He will be greatly missed. Services will be Aug. 20, 6:00p.m. at Calvary Chapel Broomfield. Boyle/Young
Mary Boyle/Young Family were county pioneers. Born June 20, 1921 to John & Frances Boyle in Coal Creek Canyon. Died July 17, 2014 in SD. Married cattle ranchers John Kerstiens, then Robert Young. Survivors: sons Chuck & Jack Kerstiens, SD; brother, John Boyle, Golden.
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Bryonna D. Mulvaney, Samantha Katlyn Snethen and Taylor Nicole True, of Arvada, earned degrees from the University of Wyoming. Margaret Siegrist, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at the College of Saint Benedict. Siegrist, the daughter of Annie and Rick Siegrist, is a junior music and communication major. Abigail Burck and Derek LePore, of Arvada, were named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Harding University. Ian Harkreader, of Arvada, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Drake University. Colby Jacob McKinney, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. McKinney is majoring in health and human performance (K-12 teaching and coaching). Lauren Kelly Dwyer, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s
Joanne Gemma Glynn, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Glynn is a senior majoring in art. She is a 2009 D. Evelyn High School graduate. Gabrielle A. Makatura, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Makatura is a sophomore majoring in international business and economics. She is a 2012 Green Mountain High School graduate. Carolyn A. Campbell, of Wheat Ridge, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Campbell is a senior majoring in political science. She is a 2010 St. Mary’s Academy graduate. Alicia Nagla, of Wheat Ridge, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Hartwick College. Nagla is majoring in economics.
honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Dwyer is a senior majoring in general studies. Phillip J. Cross and Alisha Marie Roat, of Golden, earned degrees from the University of Wyoming. Leah Witthohn, of Golden, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Grove City College. Leah is a 2010 graduate of Golden High School and is the daughter of Terri Rogers, of Golden. Samantha Sherman, of Golden, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Fairfield University. Calyn Hull, of Golden, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Austin Peay State University. Lisa Gay Harris, Stephen T. Schaller and Allyson Zinke, of Lakewood, earned degrees from the University of Wyoming. Laney Harden, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Whittier College.
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Jeffco District Attorney’s Safety Fair The 6th annual Safety Fair is scheduled 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Jeffco Fairgrounds at 15200 West Sixth Ave., in Golden. The fair is free and offers tips and tools for every age group. The fair will continue to have its more popular events including document shredding, small electronics recycling, drug take-back, free 911 cell phones for seniors, free credit reports, Inter-
Christopher Sullivan Charged with Child Sex Trafficking The man responsible for the crime spree on Lookout Mountain on July 23 that resulted in his arrest including 46 counts filed against him, Christopher Sullivan has also been charged with one count of Human Traffick-
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ing of a Minor for Sexual Servitude in an unrelated case filed on Aug. 5. Sullivan is alleged to have been in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 21 when he solicited a 17-year-old female for sexual purposes, the Jeffco District Attorney’s Office reported. According to court records, the teen left New Mexico with Sullivan to Colorado on July 22. He is accused of harboring, transporting and making available for sex an underage female. His cash bond is set at $500,000.
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ARVADA CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD Arvada City Council discussed the following legislation during its July 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.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Council heard an update from city staff regarding the 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). This annual report describes the city’s financial state. Auditors found the city to have a clean, unmodified opinion, and issued one restatement, which was required by new standards. According to the update no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies were found and the auditing team issued small, minor recommendations for management to help improve overall operations.
Court Cost Assessments for Handicap Parking
City Council unanimously passed an ordinance to allow the municipal court to assess court costs to handicap parking cases where defendants are found parked in a handicap space without a placard.
The costs are incurred would be $30 per case in addition to the assessed fine or judgment, should the defendant be found to have not had a placard in their vehicle.
Clear Creek Valley Park Development and Wanco Expansion Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Highlands Hills Park and Recreation District, Wanco, Inc., and the City of Arvada regarding the initial phases of the Clear Creek Valley Park development and a property purchase for the expansion of Wanco, Inc. The agreement comes following a decade of work with Wanco, Inc. regarding their expansion. With this agreement, the city will provide $500,000; Wanco will provide $750,000 to the park and recreation district to be used in conjunction with approximately $2.5 million to begin initial development of the project. This development will help expand the company, create the 81-acre Clear Creek Valley Park as well as create and retain a substantial amount of jobs for the Arvada community. — Compiled by Crystal Anderson
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Evergreen duo’s tiny home gets big attention
Clear Creek, which runs through Golden, is a popular attraction for tubers and paddle boarders. Photos by Hannah Burlingame
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alk down Golden’s main street during the summer, and be ready to view the rushing waters of Clear Creek carrying tubers underfoot, beneath the Washington Street Bridge. Tubing down Clear Creek has been a favorite activity for residents and those looking to escape the summer heat for years, and a marked increase of people are taking in this recreational water sport. “We get a lot of traffic looking for tube rentals so we’re offering that for the first time,” said Bart Pinkham, owner of Golden River Sports, which rents tubes. “We get a lot of people who are in town and want to go on Clear Creek.” A bike path parallels Clear Creek from as far upstream as Tunnel 1 on U.S. Highway 6 in Clear Creek Canyon and allows tubers to jump in at any point and they can ride the water all the way through a kayak white water course, down to Parfet Park in downtown Golden. “White Water Park is a great, short section that people can do and then easily back up to start again,” Pinkham said. The 800-foot long course has manmade features — including drops, boulders and eddies — that help direct and pool the water, which also makes it a good place to swim. While tubing may look like a casual activity — and many people treat it as such — there are dangers that people have to keep in mind. As recently as late May of this year tubing was banned in Golden due to high water levels. Water flow is measured in cubic feet per second (cfs) and 40 cfs is a good place to start when it comes to tubing, according to information provided by Colorado Water Sports. If the flow is at 100 to 500 cfs, it’s a good time for people with more experience to hit the river. Anything higher than 1,000 cfs is dangerous and is best left for kayaking and canoeing. Companies like Apex Ex Colorado offer adventure tours for those looking for a little more professional operation. It also notes the importance of safety, stating that white
IF YOU GO WHAT: Clear Creek White Water Park Dedicated in 1998, the 800-foot long course is divided into sections designed for kayaks and canoes. The top is a series of drops and pools of different experience levels and has some fast eddies. The middle portion consists of flat, broad, shallow surf waves with huge random boulders — a prime workplace for gates. The bottom section entertains paddlers with more extreme surf and wave drops. Stream volume varies, but at lower levels the creek becomes better suited to tubing. There are no fees for drop-in usage and the course is unsupervised. Parking is located at Lions Park, the ball fields and adjacent areas. Vanover Park is also available for parking and provides a take-out site for those continuing downstream after maneuvering the course. The course has hosted various events including the Colorado School of Mines Spring Icebreaker, The Clear Creek Whitewater Festival, The Open Canoe Championships, The Junior Olympic Championships, The Golden Games and the Eddie Bauer Invitational. WHERE: 1201 10th St. in Golden
water tubing is an adventure sport, not just a float down a lazy river. Tubers must wear water shoes or heel strap sandals, a helmet and life jacket. There will be slides and rapids along the way, and riders can hit them or simply hop out of the water and walk past them. Children 12 and older can handle the tubing, but both Apex Ex and Colorado Water Sports cautious that any young might be dangerous. “It’s great that it’s right in town, and as water levels come down, you’re going to see tubers come out and really enjoy themselves,” Pinkham said. Visit Golden’s website at cityofgolden.net for information on White Water Park and water conditions.
Evergreen couple Kristen Moeller and David Cottrell and their two dogs were already living in a 1,200-square-foot tight space when their home burned to the ground, a casualty of the Lower North Fork Fire. Everything was gone save the dogs and some wedding pictures Moeller snagged before evacuating. As they rebuilt their lives after such a tremendous loss, they opted to rebuild their dwelling — this time a 500-square-foot tiny home, less than half the size of their former house. Either by choice or by circumstance, there’s a growing number of homeowners joining the tiny house movement, as featured in the series “Tiny Home Nation”, on A&E’s sibling network FYI. TV hosts John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin travel across America to document miniature houses and their full-size inhabitants. The episode about the Evergreen couple, “Rocky Mountain Mansion,” airs at 8 p.m. MDT on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on FYI. According to the “Tiny House Nation” website, www.fyi.tv/shows/tiny-house-nation, “Renovation experts and hosts, Weisbarth and Giffin, travel across America to show off ingenious small spaces and the inventive people who live in them, as well as help new families design and construct their own mini-dream home in a space no larger than 500 square feet. From a micro-apartment in New York City to a caboose car turned home in Montana to a micro-sized mobile home for road tripping — this is a series that celebrates the exploding movement of tiny homes. From pricey to budget friendly, `Tiny House Nation’ is not a typical design show, but one that proves size doesn’t always matter — it’s creativity that counts.” Lowest prices for tiny homes hover around $20,000, depending on the construction and labor cost, while customized homes with upgrades can run upward of $50,000.
Twelve’s number is up
Twelve, the Ballpark neighborhood restaurant that much-lauded chef-owner Jeff Osaka opened in November 2008, will serve its last supper on Aug. 23 in the 2233 Larimer location. Osaka said he plans to reopen in a new space that allows more seating than the tiny eatery now accommodates. “I opened Twelve on the same day that Barack Obama was elected president of the United States, and I’m closing Twelve on my 50th birthday, so I guess you could say that I’m a man who marks milestones,” said Osaka, whose own mark on the Denver dining scene has resulted in a swell of accolades, including a 2014 James Beard semifinalist nomination for Best Chef Southwest. Osaka, who opened Twelve when the Ballpark area was still in its infancy, rose to culinary prominence with his seasonally intensive, peak-produce menus that changed on the first day of each month, an endeavor that resulted in 70 menus and more than 1,000 different dishes. For reservations through Aug. 23, call 303-293-0287 or go to www.opentable.
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com. After Twelve closes, the space will become Butcher’s Bistro, a retail butcher shop and restaurant helmed by Scott Bauer, the regional manager of Snooze, and Tyson Holzheimer, the regional chef at Snooze. Butcher’s Bistro plans to open in October, serving lunch, happy hour and dinner from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Yacht Club sets sail
Yacht Club, a community bar inspired by the casual drinking and social cultures from around the world, will open Aug. 20 in the center area at the Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd., in the space formerly occupied by the CapRock Farm Bar. Owned by Mary Wright, the Yacht Club aims to be a gathering place for locals, visitors and industry professionals. A full service bar, the Yacht Club will build on the idea of social drinking. ”We want the space to have something for everyone and also showcase how diverse the world of booze can be,” Wright said. “In the islands, you have Ti Punch, in Spain (there are) sherry or gin and tonics, as well as favorites here like juleps, cobblers, or a shot and a beer. At the Yacht Club we will showcase some of these
ideas, as well as some of our own.”
‘Taste’ makes return Take a bite (or 12) out of Douglas County at the 12th annual Taste of Douglas County, where local restaurateurs will show off fine fare 5-8 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Douglas County Events Center. “Twelve years ago I realized that Douglas County had a fine selection of restaurants and decided to put on an event that would highlight many of those places to area residents,” said Mike Boyle, host of the Restaurant Show on Newstalk KNUS 710 AM radio and Comcast Channel 8. “This will give people an inexpensive evening out while enjoying wonderful cuisine from many area restaurants and food service establishments.” Restaurants and other dining establishments will offer selections from appetizers to main courses to desserts. Tickets are $10 in advance or $20 at the door. Kids four years old and under are free. The admission ticket includes food from each of these various establishments and free parking. Restaurants participating include Old Stone Church, Pegasus on the Square, Outback Steakhouse, Old Chicago, Rockyard American Grill & Brewery, Crave Real Burgers, Fowl Line Sports Grill, Stumpy’s Pizza, and many more. There will be beverages from Lost Coffee, Sugarland Sodas, Keva Juice smoothies and more. Additional information is available at www.tasteofdouglascounty.com or by calling Boyle at 303-903-0017.
Overheard Eavesdropping on a man and his mother: “Mom, why don’t we go to the optometrist so you can get bifocals?” “If I have bifocals, I’ll look old.” “You’re almost 88. You’re wearing two pairs of glasses now and you have one pair resting on your forehead while you use the other one. That kinda makes you look old.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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A pitch for peripheral vision Ah, technology. The wonders that we can do with these marvelous little devices we all haul around in our pockets. Of course, if you’re a teenage girl, they’re not really in your pocket, are they? They’re more like protruding out your back side, precariously pinched into the tiny space that passes for a back pocket in your short shorts, waiting at any minute to either go flying to freedom or be crushed under you when you sit down, forgetful of its presence. (sigh) And why, you might ask, do I have time to ruminate about things such as this? Well, because, at the moment, I’m sitting in a parking lot, my turn signal ticking away, waiting for the person who got into her car six minutes ago to finally pull out of the parking spot and go on her merry way. But no! First she has to check her email, text messages, Facebook updates, and pose for a selfie in front of her two bags of groceries she just emerged from the Safeway with, as if surviving the grueling test of fortitude that is the super-
market is worthy of a digital victory lap. Perhaps that’s being too harsh. I suppose it’s also entirely possible that, before she headed home, she had to ask her phone to map the route. The technology at play in many of these devices is truly exceptional, but I fear that we — and, when I say “we,” I mean people younger than me — have become too reliant on it, and that it may be making us, well, for lack of a better word, dumb. I kid about the unfathomable need of teenagers to have access to all of their friends’ thoughts at all times; I poke fun at
the person who feels the need to get completely updated on their little world before they can pull out of a parking spot. But the whole “selfie” thing makes me think that youth’s natural gravitation towards selfcenteredness is taking a twisted leap off a cliff into an abyss of narcissism, and the inability to discover even the most rudimentary of processes (like finding a route home) without a cell phone’s assistance is disturbing. But, unfortunately, all of this has a dangerous element to it, as well. The other day, I observed an attractive young lady walk out of a place of business in a neighborhood that she was unfamiliar with, and which was, perhaps, of questionable safety. This young lady was less than 10 feet from the exit to the property before she was in her phone, and walked the 300 yards to her car without once looking up to check on her surroundings. My friend Jay teaches women’s self defense, and the NUMBER ONE thing he teaches is situational awareness — know
what’s going on around you. A person, no matter how vulnerable physically, can almost always stay out of, or get out of, trouble if they see it coming. This young lady would have had no idea if someone was sneaking up behind her, if someone had broken into her car, or if somebody was juggling chainsaws right in her path. Zero awareness. Young ladies, piece of advice: put the phones down and look at the world around you as you go through it. And, by the way, don’t worry about that young lady — she was my daughter, and I was “stalking” her because she was in an unfamiliar neighborhood, and wanted some backup for her first trip there. If you doubt me, I took a selfie of the whole incident ... Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
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Dustin Martin, a student at Holy Family High School and member of the youth advisory board for A Precious Child unloads a bin of backpacks and school supplies on July 26 at the Broomfield Wal-Mart during the Fill A Backpack, a school supply drive for Broomfield-based nonprofit A Precious Child. The drive lasts until Aug. 15 and the goal is to provide backpacks filled with school supplies to more than 6,500 children in a number of school districts, including Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Jefferson County. Donations are being accepted daily at the A Precious Child Resource Center at 557 Burbank St. Unit E in Broomfield. Photo by Pam Wagner
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Reunion reflections soften over the years I attended my 40-year-high school class reunion last month in Monte Vista, my hometown in the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado. I had been anticipating this event for months, even more than for our 10-, 20-, or 30-year reunions, although each of these, too, was preceded by excitement, curiosity, and some trepidation. After 10 years, I returned to the Valley for our reunion after having moved away for college and career. My memories of 12 years (plus Kindergarten) are fond, except for the angst-filled recollections of crying on the playground in grade school or waiting alone outside the doors in junior high until they were unlocked after lunch. On the whole, though, at my 10th, I was eager to wander the halls of the high school and to visit the 9-hole gold course where had I worked in the summers. Our class picnic was at Chapman Park, across the street from the hospital where I had been born 27 years earlier. We cooed over our classmates’ children and mourned those who had already left us so soon. I almost didn’t go to my 20th. I was newly single after 14 years, and only attended because my sister made the trip with me. I felt fragile, bereft and alone in my plight, the only one in such a sad situation. Of course, I was not, and I learned from my classmates about their own struggles and how to go forward on my own. Our 30-year class reunion was more sparsely attended than the previous ones – only 23 of about 110 of us in 2004 compared to 34 in 1994. But for those of us who gathered for dinner and celebration, our 30th was about sharing: who had traveled the furthest to be there, who had the most children or grandchildren, who had visited the most countries. It may have been a genial competition, but it felt like a competition nevertheless. Not so at our 40th … depending on
the count from either Friday or Saturday nights, we had up to 33 classmates in attendance – I had predicted only 25. And, as my friend Jean said, “This was the most relaxing reunion we’ve had. We have all accomplished many things in our lives but there wasn’t any competition. Rather, we had sincere admiration for what others had done and who they became.” My friend Janet added: “Wish I could have had fun like that 40 years ago and not worried what others thought of me. I’m already looking forward to our 50th.” Even though much has changed – the hospital where I was born now houses law enforcement and the fields around my childhood home have sprouted with businesses – much has also stayed the same. I am still afraid of rodeo clowns, so my friends shielded me at the parade. I loved my classes, so my friend Jacque and I had coffee with our fifth-grade teacher, Miss Wood. And, as my friend Patti said, “It was like time stood still and we were back in high school. Funniest to me was getting all of us settled down for the group picture! Still a totally fun bunch of kids, 40 years later.” I agree … we are great and much, much more – we’re the class of ’74!
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As the countdown finished, hundreds of racers set off on the .5k endurance race around Olde Town Arvada on Aug. 2, supporting the Ralston House, a nonprofit serving abused children and teens. Photo by Crystal Anderson
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The 24th annual Golden Fine Arts Festival will be Aug. 16-17. This summer event favorite features exceptional artwork from more than 130 artists in a variety of categories such as fiber arts, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture and many more. Admission is free and features live music and horsedrawn carriage rides. The ArtReach Kids Art Zone provides plenty of activities for children. For information, visit www.goldenfineartsfestival.org.
Annual Golf Tournament for Kyle Lewis
The 8th annual Memorial Golf Tournament for Kyle Lewis will be 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Park Hill Golf Course in Denver, CO. It costs $55 per player that includes golf, cart, range balls, lunch and prizes. All proceeds go to support under privileged children golf lessons. To sign up, call Park Hill at 303-333-5411.
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on Aug. 23. The museum is accepting fabric, thread, sewing and craft supplies, quilt and craft kids, art supplies, gently used books, patterns, notions, studio décor items, vintage items, etc. Sewing machines and small appliances will be accepted as long as they are working. Large pieces of furniture, exercise equipment and large standing quilt frames will not be accepted. Donations may be dropped off at the RMQM office, 651 Corporate Circle, Unit 102, 303-215-9001.
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Aspect Foundation is looking for more families to host international student. Exchange students are aged 15 to 18, speak English, and have their own spending money and insurance. Volunteer host families provide room, board, home environment for a semester or academic year. For information about hosting an Aspect Foundation international exchange student, call Susan Erker at 303-410-7142, the Aspect Foundation national office at 1-800-US-YOUTH or visit www.aspectfoundation.org.
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Registration at 7:30 a.m. Classes at 8:30 a.m. Information and entry forms at 720-9352026 (call or text), or 303-424-4977 (call or text). Go to www.ColoradoStockHorse.com or email ColoradoStockHorse@yahoo.com.
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SENTIMENTAL SOUNDS PERFORMS ENJOY the best in Big Band and Swing music with Sentimental Sounds Swing Band,
performing from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., in Olde Town Arvada. There is no cover charge, and this event is suitable and lots of fun for all ages. Call 303-463-6683 for information.
HOW ANCIENT practices can help us connect with God will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Encountering God: What Ancient Practices Can Teach Us Today,” features a short film depicting how various groups and individuals have tried to grow spiritually. Lifetree participants will explore how ancient practices might benefit their own spiritual lives. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. DA PLANS SAFETY FAIR THE JEFFERSON COUNTY District Attorney’s Office plans its safety fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Shredding, electronics recycling, prescription drug return, free credit reports run and reviewed by bank officers, free 911 cell phones for seniors, 80+ exhibits, demonstrations and activities with information and giveaways for adults, kids and seniors. Free parking lot shuttle. Call Pam Russell, 303-271-6905.
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“WILD IN the City!” is an exhibit of artwork by award-winning artists
Dorothy DePaulo and Heidi Snyde. Natural resource specialist Mary Ann Bonnell, from Jefferson County Open Space, will be at the gallery on Friday, Aug. 15, to talk about the wildlife in the exhibit and how we can enjoy and preserve these plants and animals in their urban environment. Valkarie Gallery is at 445 S. Saulsbury St., Belmar, Lakewood. Go to www.valkariefineart.com or call 720-220-7587.
COMEDY IMPROV FESTIVAL THE 7TH ANNUAL Smile Train Comedy Improv Festival, benefitting Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft repair charity, comes to Arvada at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., in Olde Town Arvada. Admission cost is by donation. To make a donation, go to http://support.smiletrain.org/site/TR?pg=fund&fr_ id=1040&pxfid=14770. For details on the festival, go to www. thedenverwigs.com/smiletrain.html. For information on Smile Train, go to www.smiletrain.org.
CPR CLASS DENVER BRASS PRESENTS SPACE ODYSSEY HAL THE COMPUTER, from “2001: A Space Odyssey,” will guide you through a universe of space age entertainment: Jupiter, Mars, Orsen Wells’“War of the Worlds,” Star Trek, Zarathustra, Apollo 13 and more. The Denver Brass performance is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater. Call 720-898-7200. Go to http://arvadacenter.org.
THEATER/PERFORMANCES REGISTRATION FOR FALL THEATER CLASSES REGISTRATION IS now open for Colorado ACTS fall classes, which include “Mother
Goosed,”“Keeper of the Tales,”“Robin Hood” and “Fairy Tales for DifferentlyAbled.” GO to www.coloradoacts.org for information and to register.
FORTY-YEAR CELEBRATION THE WHEAT RIDGE Art League will celebrate 40 years of meetings
during its participation at the Wheat Ridge annual Carnation Festival on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16. The exhibit of paintings will be shown 4-10 p.m. Aug. 15-16 in the Anderson Gym at Anderson Park, 4355 Field St., Wheat Ridge. Contact lartus@ msn.com or t.f.douglas@comcast.net, or 303-278-8247 or 303-4211356.
JEFFERSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM FREE CONCERT THE JEFFERSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA will perform a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at Parfet Park in Golden. The concert wraps up the Golden Fine Arts Festival, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16-17. For information, go to www. jeffsymphony.org.
PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS NEIL SIMON COMEDY MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “The Odd Couple,” the award-winning comedy by Neil Simon, running through Sunday, Aug. 24. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show on Sunday, Aug. 24. The playhouse is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303935-3044 or go to www. minersalley.com for tickets and information. BENEFIT AT THE BARTH
MAKE TIME FOR YOUR HEALTH
“ON GOLDEN POND ” by Ernest Thompson is the 2014 choice for Senior Housing Options’ always-popular benefit production. Larry Hecht and Billie McBride are featured. It will run at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays from through Aug. 30 at the Barth Hotel, 1514 17th St., Denver (one of SHO’s facilities.) Reserved-seat tickets cost $35 preferred, or $25. Contact 303-595-4464, ext. 10, or seniorhousingoptions.org.
BRIDGES INTEGRATIVE Health and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center offers a variety of community health classes in August. Month-long classes include prenatal yoga, 8:45-10 a.m. Fridays; mom/baby yoga camp, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Fridays; and restorative yoga from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Fridays. Advanced foam rolling is from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26; and stress relief: mind-body connection is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27. Classes are at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave. Free parking available. For cost information or to register, go to www.WellnessatBridges.com or call 303-425-2262.
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MONDAY NIGHT TALKS
“A STREETCAR Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams will play through Sept. 7 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Craig Bond. Haley Johnson, Kurt Brighton and Patrick Collins reprise their 2008 roles. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets available at 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com.
TRAINING WITH Grace presents Monday Night Talks 7-8 p.m. at 9100 W. 6th Ave.,
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ELEMENTARY ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR
REPUBLICAN MEN’S CLUB TO MEET
THE THIRD annual Stober Elementary School, Golden, arts and craft fair is from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Booth space is available, and applications are being accepted now through Wednesday, Sept. 3. Contact Anne Drobny at annedrobny@gmail.com for an application.
CONVERSATION WITH ANNE FRANK’S STEPSISTER ARVADA CENTER
presents “Eva Schloss: Anne Frank and Me,” an intimate conversation with Anne Frank’s stepsister, 6-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. Eva Schloss is a trustee of the Anne Frank Educational Trust. She has published two books and is the subject of James Still’s play “And then they came for me: Remembering the world of Anne Frank.” Like her stepsister, Eva went into hiding in Holand and was betrayed, captured and sent to the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. Beverage concessions and book sale will be from 5:30-6
HOLY SHEPHERD Lutheran Church offers a CPR class 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 16, at 920 Kipling St., Lakewood. Call 303-233-2740 for information on costs and to sign up. This is a non-certified course.
EVENTS CERTIFIED MASTER CHEFS REUNION THE COLORADO Chefs Association will have a reunion culinary event from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion, 400 E. 8th Ave., Denver. For information, contact Joan Brewster at brewster@acfcoloradochefs.org or go to http://acfcoloradochefs.org. ALL BREED HORSE SHOW COLORADO STOCK HORSE ASSOCIATION Open All Breed Shows at Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada, meets the third Sunday of each month from June to September (Aug. 17, Sept. 21). Large outdoor arena with second arena for warm up.
JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club welcomes Sen. Kevin Lundberg from 7-9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at Howard Johnson Denver West, JohnPH Restaurant, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Future meetings will feature Dan McMinimee on Aug. 25. Contact Fred Holden, president, 303-421-7619. ACTIVE MINDS: SOUTH AFRICA AS THE world honors the passing of Nelson Mandela, join Active Minds as we explore the history of South Africa, its struggle with Apartheid, Mandela’s legacy, and the country’s journey to rejoin the international community since Apartheid’s end in 1994. Program is from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 Pierce St., Lakewood. RSVP by calling 303-742-4800.
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Ralston Valley tired of coming up short; Bear Creek ready for breakout By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com ARVADA - Rarely is a team unsatisfied with winning a league championship but Arvada West had been there and done that. The Wildcats have won three consecutive 5A Jeffco league titles, which is an incredible feat. However, A-West also has three early playoff exits over that time and their coach Troy Gette is tired of his season ending sooner than he would like. “I am pretty sure the rest of the league is getting tired of us winning league titles,” Gette said. “And while we are proud of those titles this season we want to be a more well rounded team ready to make a run in the state playoffs.” While the Wildcats would love to have a fourth straight league crown, this season their ultimate goal is to make a run at a state championship. Last season, Arvada West was upset in the first round of the state tournament by No. 22 Liberty. The year before that Gette said he thought A-West was the best team in the state — but was also upset at the start of the tournament. But this year feels different for the Wildcats, who not only have a great young core returning, but also add Jeffco’s leading goal scorer from last season. Junior Kyler Fowkes, who was a sophomore at Standley Lake last season, has moved to Arvada and transferred to A-West. Fowkes led the Gators in goals last season with 12 and he did it on a really good team that finished 12-41 (4-3-1 in 5A Jeffco). “He is a really good player and we know that from playing against him. Kyler is go-
Bear Creek soccer is tired of finishing in the middle of the pack. Players have worked extra hard this summer and coach Chuck Nour thinks he has the recipe to take the Bears to the top of the mountain in 5A Jeffco this season. Photo by Dan Williams ing to make a great addition to our team and we think we can be better than we were last year,” Gette said. Ralston Valley has plans of their own of finally breaking through and claiming a 5A Jeffco league championship. The Mustangs (10-5-1, 5-3 in league last season) have been on the cusp of winning a league crown over the past few seasons but this year they might have the right tools to get the job done. Ralston Valley returns their two leading scorers in senior’s Peter Hendricks (nine
goals) and Jordan Quinlisk (seven goals). Five other players return who scored at least two goals for the team last season. Moreover, the Mustangs actually scored eight more goals in league play than AWest did last season, and they had 13 more total goals than the Wildcats. But what has made the difference between Arvada West and Ralston Valley in recent years has been defense. A-West gave up only four goals in eight league games last season, compared to Ralston Valley’s 11.
Bear Creek also plans on being in the mix to finish in the top half of 5A Jeffco this season after struggling recently. Coach Shane Daniels had his players motivated to improve over the offseason after a two win campaign last season and the team has looked much improved this preseason. The Bears will have one of the youngest teams in the league this season but are anchored by their senior goaltender Derick Kipp, who made 85 saves last season.
Wheat Ridge looking ripe for 4A Jeffco repeat Valor welcomed into league; Golden thinking league title By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com Alameda: The Pirates have struggled over the past couple seasons for a couple different reasons (4-11, 2-5 in league last season). One is the fact that Alameda was a young team. Another reason is that the Pirates play in a really tough league in 4A Jeffco. But coach Steve Houwen is on a mission to get his team back to .500 and back in the top half of his league standings. The team showed signs of maturing down the stretch, evident by a 4-2 win over Conifer late last season. Arvada: Slowly but surely the Bulldogs are moving forward and improving. After back-to-back one win seasons, followed by a winless season two years ago, the program had hit rock bottom. However, new coach Neil Magor has the team showing signs of improvement, and last season Arvada went 3-12. But the team was still 0-7 in 4A Jeffco. If Arvada wants to get back into the top half of the league standings it will have to start competing against the likes of Green Mountain, Alameda and D’Evelyn. D’Evelyn: Last season the Jaguars finished under .500 yet they were in the mix for a 4A league title with a 5-2 league record. D’Evelyn was a 7-9 team that played much better than the standings might indicate. But perhaps the tough luck that the Jaguars had last season will fuel a potential league title this season. D’Evelyn won four straight games down the stretch of last season, if the team can do that again, this year could end with a league championship trophy. Keep your eye on: junior Giovanni Franzese, who not only has the coolest name in Jeffco but he also had three goals and three assists last season. Golden: Last season the Demons had the goods to win a 4A league title but they didn’t have the good luck. Golden lost only one league game yet finished fourth in the
Golden senior, far left, Sean Rehn took on all comers last season including Pomona captain Tanner Osiecki. This season it will be the Demons who will be the targets as they plan to compete for a league crown. Photo by Dan Williams standings. Moreover, the Demons had the fewest overall losses of any team in their league but they had three ties that are better than losses but in the end cost them winning a league crown. Golden tied eventual league champion Wheat Ridge 0-0 last season, but a 1-0 loss to D’Evelyn doomed a chance at a league title. However, Golden returns most of last season’s team, including the top two goal scorers, and look like the biggest threat to dethrone Wheat Ridge. Keep your eye on: senior Casey Crowley who not only had four goals last season but is also one of the niftiest passers in Jeffco. Green Mountain: The Rams finished in the middle of the pack in 4A Jeffco last season (6-9, 3-4 in league). And while they lost a leading scorer to graduation there is a very good chance that Green Mountain will actually be better for it. The Rams had some of the best young players in their league last season and after one more year of maturation there is a good chance that they could be the breakout team in Jeffco this season. Keep your eye on: sophomore Ian Jonsson, who scored four goals in only six games last season. Jonsson could be the next star in Jeffco soccer. Lakewood: The Tigers wrapped up last
season as one of the hottest teams in league winning four straight games down the stretch. They also had a five game stretch without a loss (four wins and a tie). Yet they still finished dead center in the 5A Jeffco standings. Lakewood thinks that this is the year to go from middle of the pack to top of the mountain as the team returns its top two scorers in junior Alejandro Avila and senior Juan Lujan. Keep your eye on: senior Ryan FurrJohnson, who could be the straw that stirs the drink for the Tigers this season. Pomona: The Panthers are going through a rebuild, with the loss of five graduating players who were all key contributors. But the team was still 5-10 overall and this overhaul of the roster could be the perfect thing for Pomona moving forward. In addition, they have several returning players who look ready to take that next step and there is a good chance the Panthers could be better than they were last season. Keep your eye on: senior Jake Semple, who will be one of the new leaders on the team. Standley Lake: The Gators very well could have been 5A Jeffco league champions last year if things had happened a little
differently. Standley Lake suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Ralston Valley last season and then fell 2-0 to eventual champs Arvada West. If the Gators had found a way to beat the Mustangs there was a good chance that they would have fared better against A-West that next game. But that is couldashoulda-woulda and all Standley Lake can do now is use it to motivate them this season. However, they will have to do it without their leading scorer from last year in junior Kyler Fowkes, who transferred to A-West this season. Keep your eye on: junior Nick Rosser, who not only is a potent goal scorer but is also an elite passer. Valor Christian: Despite being nowhere near Jefferson County Valor has been tabbed to join 4A Jeffco for the next two years at least in all sports except for football. And while it is still unknown what the Eagles will bring to Jeffco this season one thing for sure is that they have several very talented players. Valor (11-6 last season) had seven different players who scored multiple goals last season. Despite losing a leading scorer to graduation Valor still has junior Brendan Clark and his eight goals from last year returning. Keep your eye on: sophomore Robert Lanz, who’s six goals and four assists last season made him one of the state’s best freshman. Wheat Ridge: If the Farmers don’t repeat as 4A Jeffco league champions it would be a disappointment. Despite losing a few contributors from last year’s team to graduation Wheat Ridge will return two leading scorers who accounted for 19 goals last season (junior Max Sweeney 12 goals and senior Dan Van Note seven goals). That duo could very well be the state’s best one-two offensive punch in any classification. The duo is also the reason why the Farmers went undefeated in 4A Jeffco last season (and 10-5-1 overall). Keep your eye on: junior goaltender Chase Odean, who could be the difference in Wheat Ridge being good or being great this season.
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Ralston Valley expects lots of high-fives after scoring runs as they did here during one of their 14 wins last season. The Mustangs think they can be the class of 5A Jeffco this season and they have the goods to do it. Photo by Dan Williams
Fight for 5A Jeffco league crown By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia.com Alameda: The Pirates (9-10, 0-7 in 4A Jeffco last season) took a big step forward last season — even without a single league win. Alameda improved by three wins last season from the previous season, and expects the same kind of leap this season. The Pirates started off last season with four straight and they were great against the non-league opponents. However, once league play rolled around they struggled and dropped eight of their last 10 games. Keep your eye on: sophomore Arielle Apodaca, who last season had a stat line of .400, 25 runs, 22 hits and 12 RBI. Arvada: When Bulldogs coach Jamie Winsor took the Arvada softball program over two years ago they were coming off several one, and two-win seasons. But last season the Bulldogs finished 6-13 (1-6 in league) and while that still left them near the bottom of the 4A Jeffco standings it was a giant step forward considering where the team was. In addition, the team graduated just two players and returns most of their core from last season. Keep your eye on: sophomore Danea Howes, who hit an even .400 last year as a freshman. Arvada West: Despite being one of the highest scoring teams in Jeffco last season the Wildcats still finished in the middle of the pack in 5A Jeffco (10-11-1, 4-4 in league). The reason why A-West struggled was that the team also gave up the most runs of any team in league. The Wildcats lost 10 seniors to graduation but they still return several of the players that made them an offensive juggernaut this season. A-West will be a bit of a wildcard this season and could be a sleeper contender in 5A Jeffco. Keep your eye on: junior Jessi Kenney, who had a monster stat line of .450, 29 runs and 27 hits last season. Bear Creek: The Bears were an interesting team last season (7-12, 1-7 in league). They started off the season winning five straight games but soon after they had separate losing streaks of four games and five games. Bear Creek was also the victim of being in a really tough league, one they plan on being tougher in themselves this season. In addition, the Bears’ seven wins were more than they had in three of the previous four seasons when the team was coming off two and three win seasons. Look for Bear Creek to be much improved this season. Keep your eye on: senior Taylor Dins, who last season hit .308 with 20 runs and 12 hits in 18 games. Golden: By the end of last season the Demons started to figure it out. But they had such a poor start to their season that you wouldn’t quite know it by looking at their record (6-13, 2-5 in league). The fact remains that coach Chad Herbers took over a program that won just two games the year before he took over and slowly but surely Golden is reestablishing themselves as a legitimate soccer program. And this can be the year that the Demons go from the bottom of the league standings to the top, as they lost just three players to graduation. Keep your eye on: junior Kristin Dunson, who last season hit .435, 27 hits, 23 RBI and a home run. Faith Christian: Not a Jeffco school but in the Jeffco district is Faith Christian, who last season went through a rebuilding phase (7-13, 5-1 in league). The Eagles were a young team that played well inside their league but struggled against non-league foes. However, this season could be have resurgence for Faith, who returns several big time players who all expect impact players this season. Keep your eye on: McKenna Gubanich, who hit a ridiculous .684, with 12 hits and 13 RBI in just nine games last season. Pomona: The Panthers finished last season right in the middle of 5A Jeffco (8-12-1, 4-4 in league). And while at times they showed they can compete with the elite teams in their league they were also very inconsistent. Pomona had a mid-season stretch, winning five of six games and looked like a contenders. But the Panthers would then go on to lose five straight games to close out their season. This time Pomona may have what it takes to finish in the top half of the league standings. Keep your eye on: junior Cassie Sloan, who hit .421 off of 16 hits in 15 games last season. Ralston Valley: Last season the Mustangs finished on top of the 5A Jeffco standings (14-7, 7-1 in league). But it will be a challenge for Ralston Valley to repeat that same success with the loss of six senior players. Luckily, the Mustangs simply reload with good young talent every season and 2014 could be the same. Maintaining that level of play may not be enough for Ralston Valley though, as the rest of 5A Jeffco looks much improved this season. Keep your eye on: sophomore Alexa Samuals, who hit .389 last season with 28 hits in 19 games. She also hit two home runs. Jeffco continues on Page 22
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Bid First Publication: August 7, 2014 NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF documents may also be obtained at the Last Publication: August 14, 2014 WEST 88TH AVENUE; THENCE ALONG office of the City Engineer upon payment Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript SAID NORTHERLY LINE THE FOLLOWof $30.00 per set, which is non-refundand the Arvada Press ING TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE able. COURSES; GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE Public Notice 1.) 23.73 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RAExterior and interior surface preparation NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT DIUS OF 15.00 FEET, A CENTRAL and painting of one non-elevated 350,000 Notice is hereby given that disbursements ANGLE OF 90°37'27" AND A CHORD gallon steel potable water storage tank. in final settlement will be issued by the WHICH BEARS S45°23'47"W A DISDimensions are 45 ft. diameter by 30 ft. Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., TANCE OF 21.33 FEET; height Bidders, subcontractors and suppliAugust 26, 2014 to CTM Inc. for work re2.) THENCE N89°17'30"W A DISTANCE ers must be familiar with the current City lated to Project No. 94923 – Leyden OF 1682.39 FEET TO A POINT ON THE of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards Creek Park Revitalization and performed NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF and Specifications for the Design and under that contract dated October 21, WEST 88TH AVENUE RECORDED AT Construction of Public Improvements, 2013 for the City of Arvada. RECEPTION NO. 89053018; THENCE dated July 19, 2011, which will be comAny person, co-partnership, association of ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE THE bined with the Bid Documents to form the persons, company or corporation that furFOLLOWING THREE (3) CONSECUTContract Documents for the Project. A nished labor, material, drayage, sustenIVE COURSES; copy of the Standards may be obtained ance, provisions or other supplies used or 1.) N00°39'31"E A DISTANCE OF 2.10 from the office of the City Engineer upon a consumed by said contractor or his subFEET; non-refundable payment of $30.00. Holdcontractors in or about the performance of 2.) THENCE N88°29'13"W A DISTANCE ers will be notified when supplemental rethe work contracted to be done by said OF 135.26 FEET; visions and additions are available as they CTM Inc. and its claim has not been paid, 3.) THENCE N89°17'30"W A DISTANCE are adopted. The Standards are also may at any time on or prior to the hour of OF 74.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEavailable at no cost on the City's web site the date above stated, file with the FinGINNING. at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsance Director of the City of Arvada at City ible for keeping current their City of ArHall, a verified statement of the amount SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 107.261 vada Engineering Code of Standards and due and unpaid on account of such claim. ACRES (4,672,310 SQ. FT.), MORE OR Specifications. CITY OF ARVADA LESS. The Project Engineer for this work is /s/Kristen Rush, Deputy City Clerk Timothy R. Hoos, at 720-898-7644 BASIS OF BEARINGS CITY OF ARVADA Legal Notice No.: 80793 BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE /s/Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer First Publication: August 7, 2014 SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHLast Publication: August 14, 2014 EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, Legal Notice No.: 80776 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST First Publication: July 31, 2014 and the Arvada Press OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN Last Publication: August 14, 2014 BEARING S89°17’30”E AND BEING Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript MONUMENTED BY A FOUND 3” ALUand the Arvada Press MINUM CAP PLS #17488 AT THE Public Notice SOUTH QUARTER CORNER AND A PUBLIC NOTICE FOUND 3-1/4” ALUMINUM CAP PLS NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT #13155 AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER. Notice is hereby given that disbursements The following resolution can be viewed in in final settlement will be issued by the its entirety in electronic form by going to PREPARED BY Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking RICHARD A. NOBBE, PLS September 2, 2014 to Edge Contracton Current Legal Notices. The full text verFOR AND ON BEHALF OF ing, Inc. for work related to Project No. sion is also available in printed form in the MARTIN/MARTIN INC. 13-DR-01 – Quaker Street Storm Sewer City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 12499 W. COLFAX AVE. Outfall and performed under that contract if you have questions. LAKEWOOD, CO. 80215 dated June 2, 2014 for the City of Arvada. Resolution 14-109, Accepting an An(303) 431-6100 * (303) 431-4028 FAX Any person, co-partnership, association of nexation Petition, Richards Farm, W. September 25, 2013 persons, company or corporation that fur72nd Ave. and Alkire Street, Setting a nished labor, material, drayage, sustenPublic Hearing for September 15, 2014 Legal Notice No.: 41183 ance, provisions or other supplies used or First Publication: August 14, 2014 consumed by said contractor or his subLegal Notice No.: 80791 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 contractors in or about the performance of First Publication: August 7, 2014 Publisher: Golden Transcript the work contracted to be done by said Last Publication: August 28, 2014 Westminster Window Edge Contracting, Inc. and its claim has Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press not been paid, may at any time on or prior and the Arvada Press to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of Public Notice Public Notice the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT CITY OF ARVADA Sealed bids for the construction of City of Notice is hereby given that disbursements /s/Kristen Rush, Deputy City Clerk Arvada Project No. 14-WA-09 entitled in final settlement will be issued by the Northwest Water Tank Painting will be Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., Legal Notice No.: 80811 August 26, 2014 to ECI Site Construcreceived at the office of the City Engineer First Publication: August 14, 2014 tion Management for work related to until 10:00 am on August 19, 2014, and Last Publication: August 21, 2014 Project No. 91048 – Ralston Central Park then publicly opened and read aloud. Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and performed under that contract dated The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Adand the Arvada Press vertisement for Bids, Information for BidMay 6, 2013 for the City of Arvada. ders, Special Conditions, Addendum when Any person, co-partnership, association of issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid persons, company or corporation that furSchedule forms may be examined at the nished labor, material, drayage, sustenfollowing locations: ance, provisions or other supplies used or City of Arvada Engineering Division consumed by said contractor or his sub- 8101 Ralston Road, contractors in or about the performance of Arvada, Colorado 80002 the work contracted to be done by said
August 14, 2014
Reigning state champs Valor Christian joins 4A Jeffco PUBLIC NOTICE
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Golden poised to compete with Valor; other coaches too By Daniel Williams dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com HIGHLANDS RANCH - It may not seem fair but in this case as the saying goes, it is what it is. Valor Christian has joined 4A Jeffco is every sport except for football for the next two-year cycle, CHSAA decided during the offseason. That means Valor’s juggernaut golf program has joined D’Evelyn, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Green Mountain, Evergreen and Conifer in 4A Jeffco. That also means that those original six 4A Jeffco teams absolutely have their work
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Standley Lake: Last season the Gators thought they were a better team than their record indicated (11-12, 3-5 in league). Standley Lake’s problem was in being too streaky. The Gators would win three games in a row but would then follow those wins up with three consecutive losses. Standley Lake hopes the maturation of several young and talented players from last season will be the difference in competing for a 5A Jeffco title in 2014. Keep your eye on: senior Madison Schmidt, who hit .406 off 28 hits while scoring 16 runs.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Apex Park and Recreation District (the “District”), of the City of Arvada and Counties of Jefferson and Broomfield, on or about July 29, 2014, cut out for them if they want a petition praying for to the compete exclusion of certain land from the District. with the reigning state champions.
Thereally name and addresses of the peti“It’s going to1. be tough to compete tioners and the description of the property mentioned in such petition as follows: with Valor, they are really in a isleague of Owners: Westminstercoach Economic Develtheir own,” Green Mountain Derek opment Authority, a Colorado Urban Renewalwe Authority, its Board of Van Tassel said.”But want and to continue Directors, Owners’ Address: to get better and be able to compete with 4800 West 92nd Avenue, them.” Westminster Colorado 80031 To put things perspective, notExhibit onlyA is Legal Description: See attached hereto and incorporated herein by Valor a really good team but they are one of reference the great golf teams in theof history 2. The prayer the petitionofis Colothat the property described therein be excluded rado high school golf. from the Apex Park and Recreation District. Not only do the Eagles have the five best Accordingly, notice is hereby given to varsity golfers in the state but they could all interested persons to appear at the public hearing of the Board of Directperhaps crack ors outof the 20 District golfers that are as in the Palmer Room the previously Indian Tree Golf Course Clubgood as any ofatthe best golfers house, located at 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, Colorado, 80003, on the in Jeffco. 21th day of August 2014, at the hour of 6:30 p.m. Valor and showas cause writing, if “Everyone knows a infootball any they have, why such petition should be granted. failuresport of any person school, but in not reality theirThebest just in the existing District to file a written obmight be golf,”jection Wheat shall beRidge taken ascoach an assentTom on his part to the exclusion of the property deDowd said. “They to beat scribedmight in Exhibitbe A toable this notice. some college teams.” APEX PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT And coach Dowd is not kidding. Valor By: /s/ Lee Humrich has already won four state Secretary of the Districttitles in the school’s short existence and is expected to WESTMINSTER MALL REDEVELOPMENT OVERALL be one of the best teams in the state again BOUNDARY this year. A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF league OF SECTION 24, TOWNDefending 4A Jeffco champion SHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THEsolid SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY D’Evelyn lost five senior contributors OF WESTMINSTER, COUNTY OF JEFSTATE OFare COLORADO, to graduation. FERSON, But the Jaguars still exMORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS pecting to give FOLLOWS: Valor a run for their money as they return CaOpair ofC Iseniors MMEN N G A T Twho H E Shave OUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 24, both taken steps forward with RANGE their games TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; over the summer. THENCE N44°34’47”W A DISTANCE OF 105.18 FEET TO A POINT ON THE Stud basketball player Grant WitherEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STREET SAID POINT BEING spoon and RossHARLAN Bradley are the newTHENCE leadTHE POINT OF BEGINNING; ALONG THE SAID EASTERLY LINE THE ers of team D’Evelyn, and along with suFOLLOWING EIGHT (8) CONSECUTIVE COURSES; per-talented sophomore Nick Michas the 1.) 128.70 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVEagain TO THEthis RIGHT HAVING A RAJaguars will be solid season. DIUS OF 100.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 73°44'29" A CHORD “We lost a lot of really goodAND contributWHICH BEARS N36°09'44"W A DISTANCE OF 120.00 FEET; 2.) THENCE N00°42'30"E A DISTANCE OF 252.68 FEET; 3.) THENCE 104.72 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 20 0.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 30°00'00" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS N14°17'30"W A DISTANCE OF 103.53 FEET; 4.) THENCE N29°17'30"W A DISTANCE OF 253.49 FEET; 5.) THENCE 52.36 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 100.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 30°00'00" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS N14°17'30"W A DISTANCE OF 51.76 FEET; 6.) THENCE N00°42'30"E A DISTANCE OF 1022.79 FEET; 7.) THENCE 241.91 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 360.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 38°30'06" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS N19°57'33"E A DISTANCE OF 237.39 FEET; 8.) THENCE N39°12'36"E A DISTANCE OF 216.41 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HARLAN STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST 92ND AVENUE RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. F0832987; THENCE ALONG THE SAID EASTERLY LINE AND SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST 92ND AVENUE THE FOLLOWING FOURTEEN (14) CONSECUTIVE COURSES; 1.) S50°48'48"E A DISTANCE OF 20.34 FEET; 2.) THENCE N39°11'12"E A DISTANCE OF 55.78 FEET; 3.) THENCE 26.01 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 16.50 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90°18'15" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS N05°39'40"W A DISTANCE OF 23.40 FEET TO A POINT OF REVERSE CURVATURE; 4.) THENCE 208.95 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 393.50 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 30°25'28" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS N24°16'43"E A DISTANCE OF 206.50 FEET; 5.) THENCE N09°03'59"E A DISTANCE OF 16.12 FEET; 6.) THENCE 33.06 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 500.50 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03°47'05" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS N07°10'20"E A DISTANCE OF 33.05 FEET TO A POINT OF REVERSE CURVATURE; 7.) THENCE 38.28 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 48.50 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 45°13'15" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS N27°53'25"E A DISTANCE OF 37.29 FEET; 8.) THENCE S89°13'00"E A DISTANCE OF 100.73 FEET; 9.) THENCE S89°12'30"E A DISTANCE OF 16.89 FEET; 10.) THENCE 51.40 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1036.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 02°50'33" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS S87°47'44"E A DISTANCE OF 51.39 FEET; 11.) THENCE S86°22'27"E A DISTANCE OF 303.71 FEET; 12.) THENCE 69.00 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1260.31 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03°08'13" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS S87°56'42"E A DISTANCE OF 68.99 FEET TO A POINT OF COMPOUND CURVATURE; 13.) THENCE 8.73 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1259.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00°23'51" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS S89°42'48"E A DISTANCE OF 8.73 FEET; 14.) THENCE S89°54'43"E A DISTANCE OF 162.21 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST 92ND AVENUE RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. F1097396; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE S89°55'03"E A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST 92ND AVENUE RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. F083987; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE COURSES; 1.) S00°45'31"W A DISTANCE OF 9.26 FEET; 2.) THENCE S89°16'45"E A DISTANCE OF 495.77 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BENTON STREET AND U.S. HIGHWAY 36 RECORDED AT BOOK 2489 PAGE 903; THENCE ALONG THE SAID WEST-
Lakewood junior Kevin Liao practices at the driving range. Photo by Dan Williams
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Government Legals Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 14-WA-08 entitled Leyden Rock Pump Station will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 11:00 am on August 19, 2014 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after July 31, 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: Furnish and install one potable water pump station including three 500 GPM pumps, wet well, pump house structure, controls, etc. Miscellaneous items include connections to existing facilities, traffic control, water main fittings and other appurtenances 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 City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. The Standards are also available in the Engineering section of the City’s web site at www.arvada.org. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Engineer for the work is Timothy R. Hoos, P.E. Phone 720-898-7644 CITY OF ARVADA /s/Timothy R Hoos, P.E., City Engineer Legal Notice No.: 80775 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF EXCLUSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Apex Park and Recreation District (the “District”), of the City of Arvada and Counties of Jefferson and Broomfield, on or about July 29, 2014, a petition praying for the exclusion of certain land from the District. 1. The name and addresses of the petitioners and the description of the property mentioned in such petition is as follows: Owners: Westminster Economic Development Authority, a Colorado Urban Renewal Authority, and its Board of Directors, Owners’ Address:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Apex Park and Recreation District (the “District”), of the City of Arvada and Counties of Jefferson and Broomfield, on or about July 29, 2014, a petition praying for the exclusion of certain land from the District.
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1. The name and addresses of the petitioners and the description of the property mentioned in such petition is as follows: Owners: Westminster Economic Development Authority, a Colorado Urban Renewal Authority, and its Board of Directors, Owners’ Address: 4800 West 92nd Avenue, Westminster Colorado 80031 Legal Description: See Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 2. The prayer of the petition is that the property described therein be excluded from the Apex Park and Recreation District. Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons to appear at the public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District in the Palmer Room at the Indian Tree Golf Course Clubhouse, located at 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, Colorado, 80003, on the 21th day of August 2014, at the hour of 6:30 p.m. and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petition should not be granted. The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the exclusion of the property described in Exhibit A to this notice. APEX PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Lee Humrich Secretary of the District WESTMINSTER MALL REDEVELOPMENT OVERALL BOUNDARY A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; THENCE N44°34’47”W A DISTANCE OF 105.18 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HARLAN STREET SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SAID EASTERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING EIGHT (8) CONSECUTIVE COURSES; 1.) 128.70 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 100.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 73°44'29" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS N36°09'44"W A DISTANCE OF 120.00 FEET; 2.) THENCE N00°42'30"E A DISTANCE OF 252.68 FEET; 3.) THENCE 104.72 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 200.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 30°00'00" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS N14°17'30"W A DISTANCE OF 103.53 FEET; 4.) THENCE N29°17'30"W A DISTANCE OF 253.49 FEET; 5.) THENCE 52.36 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 100.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 30°00'00" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS N14°17'30"W A DISTANCE OF 51.76 FEET; 6.) THENCE N00°42'30"E A DISTANCE OF 1022.79 FEET; 7.) THENCE 241.91 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 360.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 38°30'06" AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS N19°57'33"E A DISTANCE OF 237.39 FEET; 8.) THENCE N39°12'36"E A DISTANCE OF 216.41 FEET TO A POINT ON THE
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August 14, 2014
Wheat Ridge still on top as others look to dethrone champs Green Mountain, D’Evelyn and now Valor to push Farmers By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com WHEAT RIDGE - Everyone wants to know what Wheat Ridge softball’s secret is and how the school manages to continually maintain itself as one of the state’s best. But their coach Marty Stricklett is happy to share his team’s secret: “hard work and toughness.” The Farmers won yet another state softball title last season cementing a dynasty that has extended nearly a decade, by hoisting four state championship trophies. What is scary — for the rest of 4A Jeffco — is that Wheat Ridge could even be better this season. The Farmers return the most dynamic hitting duo in the state in any classification in senior Analece Apocada and junior Ann Marie Torres, and they feature the most complete offensive lineup in 4A softball. And if Wheat Ridge plans to repeat as not only 4A Jeffco league champs but as state champions, they are going to need every ounce of that offense because for the first time in several seasons the Farmers don’t have an ace pitcher to lean on. “We are going to have a really good offense this season, maybe one of our best ever,” Stricklett said. “But we don’t have that pitcher just yet who can lead us where we want to go.” The team lost Jessica Salbado to graduation last season and in the process they lost one of the best pitchers in the program’s
Wheat Ridge doesn’t quite know who its next great ace will be but junior Ann Marie Torres is one of the top contenders for the gig. Torres is pictured here throwing fireballs to sophomore catcher Gabby Loya. Photo by Dan Williams history. Now, the Farmers are holding an open competition to see who will be their opening day starter and the team may dub Torres as the starter at the top of their rotation. But whether it is Torres or another potential pitchers who earn the job, turning that pitcher into the next Salbado will be a tall task. In addition, Green Mountain and D’Evelyn expect to both be improved units this season. The
Jaguars finished as runners up to Wheat Ridge in 4A Jeffco with their only league loss coming to the Farmers. However, D’Evelyn will play host to Wheat Ridge this season and perhaps home field advantage could be the advantage the Jaguars need to overtake the Farmers. And Green Mountain could be the best kept secret in Jeffco softball this season, returning all but one player from last season’s
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team that finished 10-11 (4-3 in league). The Jaguars, the Rams and Evergreen are the three teams who will attempt to dethrone Wheat Ridge from the top of the 4A Jeffco standings this season. Also, Valor Christian has been selected to join 4A Jeffco this season and they could make an immediate impact. While it is unknown what the Eagles will bring to the league, their coach is very familiar with
Jeffco softball. Valor’s coach Dave Atencio was the longtime coach at Dakota Ridge where he had tremendous success — to the point where the softball field is named after him. But he left Dakota Ridge a couple seasons ago and Atencio has now been building Valor into the same type of elite program as he did at Dakota Ridge.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Feeling uneasy about a move might not mean you’re having a case of Cancerian wavering. It could be your inner sense is warning you to reassess your situation before taking action. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Your pride could get in the way of admitting you might have erred. Best to ‘fess up now before a small mistake turns into a big misunderstanding. Make the weekend a special family time. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Trying to please someone with a less-than-glowing opinion of something you value could be a waste of time. If you like it, stay with it. The week’s end brings an answer to an old mystery. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) There might be time to make a change. But be honest with yourself: Is it what you really want, or one you feel pressured into making? Your answer should determine your next move. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Change is dominant, but so is caution: Proceed carefully, checking each step along the way to avoid encountering any unwelcome surprises that might be lurking along your path. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) It could be a mistake to rely on someone to keep his or her promise without checking out previous performances. What you learn now could save you from a painful lesson later. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Taking a strong stand on an issue you feel is too important to ignore could inspire others to follow suit. The weekend is a good time to socialize with old friends and make new ones. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Your sensitive nature gives you an insight into the problems of someone close to you. Your offer of support could be just what this person needs to start turning his or her life around. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Financial matters continue to need even more careful analysis than usual. Use caution with investment possibilities. A personal relationship might take an unexpected turn by the week’s end. BORN THIS WEEK: YYou appreciate the wonders of the world and enjoy sharing your delight with others. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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