March 27, 2014 Jefferson County, Colorado | Volume 90, Issue 32 A publication of
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Mayor Bob Murphy and Ward 5 councilman Tom Quinn and others break ground on the Mountair Park Community Farm on March 18. Photos by Clarke Reader
The seeds of a great thing Sprout City and Lakewood break ground on Mountair Park farm By Clarke Reader
creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Spring is here, and that means it’s time to get planting for summer and fall, and the Mountair Park Community Farm will soon be ready for the season after its groundbreaking on March 18. Sprout City Farms was on hand along with Mayor Bob Murphy, Ward 5 councilman Tom Quinn, city staff and residents to dig into the soil of the one acre park. “We talk a lot about community gardens and the healthy food and educational opportunities they provide,” Murphy said. “We’re really, really excited about this, and we knot it’s just the start.” The garden is part of the 20-minute neighborhood initiative, which is funded by the Denver Regional Council of Governments and focuses on enhancing the neighborhood around the Sheridan transportation hub and aims to make the community safer. Sprout City, a nonprofit that is committed to creating community farms that provide both food and education, has set up one similar garden at the Denver Green School and will run this second farm at Mountair. “We’re really looking forward to getting the community out here, and we will be having regular volunteer days so people can get involved,” said Allison Hatch, director of development and outreach with Sprout City. “We want the community to help us and give ideas on how they want the farm run.” The food grown at Mountair will be distributed through a Community Supported Agriculture program. Sprout City will also operate a farm stand with produce from the farm beginning in August. In addition to the food, residents will have a chance to participate in workshops, schools programs and cooking demonstrations at the new garden.
On Thursday, March 20, the Jeffco School Board seemed to finally put to rest the issue of the 2090 Wright Street property. During a special meeting, the board voted to end the lawsuit concerning the ownership of the property, with newlyelected Jeffco School Board members Ken Witt, Julie Williams and John Newkirk voting against continuing the suit. “Every person who believes in responsive government should rejoice,” 2090 Coalition Co-Chair Heather Wenger said in a statement. “The newly-elected members of the Jeffco School Board have shown that they put students and the public ahead of special interests.” The lawsuit started in 2012 and in January of this year, Judge Enquist ruled the property was Lakewood Open Space. The cost of the lawsuit so far is around $250,000 for Jeffco Schools. “The three new Jeffco School Board members have repaired the trust that the previous school board had broken with Jeffco residents,” Wenger said in her statement. “Now it is time for the City of Lakewood to apologize to neighbors for spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to try to get rid of this parkland.”
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Features new services, training By Clarke Reader
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Allison Hatch, Meg Caley, and Jordan Gorrell, all of Sprout City Farms, at the groundbreaking for the Mountair Park Community Farm. Hatch, Meg Caley, director of farming operations and education with Sprout City, and Jordan Gorrell, Sprout City’s gardener for Mountair were all on-site to field questions about the next step for the farm. According to information provided by Allison Scheck, marketing and community relations manager with the city, activities and events at the farm will be guided by a Community Advisory Group. This group will be formed of local residents, individuals from partner agencies such as Molholm Elementary School, 11th Avenue Head Start, Metro West Housing Solutions, as well as others. Initial construction costs to the City of Lakewood are projected to fall between $11,200 and $14,000. Funding has been allocated out of the Department of Com-
munity Resources Conservation Trust funds. Ongoing costs to the city associated with this partnership include water and electrical utilities, one port-o-let and trash pickup. Those costs are projected to fall between $2,122 and $2,436 per year. Hatch said when seeds will actually be planted will depend on weather and soil, but will hopefully begin mid to late April. “We at the city really support these kinds of efforts, and our other community gardens around the city have been very popular,” Quinn said. “It’s great that so many of these projects are driven by the citizens, and that they would like to get to the root of sustainability.” For more information on the park and to donate to its Kickstarter campaign, visit www.sproutcityfarms.org.
Senior populations all over Jefferson County are increasing exponentially, and Arvada, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge are just a few cities where the elderly population is expected to continue this trend. In an effort to provide an emergency department that cateers specifically to this group of patients, Lutheran Medical Center started a Senior Emergency Room in Oct. 2011. According to Jan Dionne, clinical nurse specialist and program manager for the Senior ER, the department featured only eight beds and wasn’t in the best condition. “It used to be a pediatric after hours emergency care space, and we thought what could we do with it,” she said. “We ended up starting the state’s first Senior ER, and soon had more patients than beds.” Last week the Senior ER reopened with more beds and increased space. “The need for this service has been Senior continues on Page 18
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The debate over the ‘nanny state’ If you have ever seen a 1950’s sitcom, a la “Leave it to Beaver,” you know exactly how opponents of perceived “nanny state” government intrusions view some of the bills that have emerged from this legislative session. “Aw, gee whiz, mom. Do I have to?” So far this session, we have seen legislation aimed at curbing smoking, tanning and talking on cell phones. But the bills have a worse winning percentage than the Buffalo Bills. Legislation that sought to ban the sale of cigarettes to folks under 21 failed in a House committee recently, as did a separate effort that would have required drivers to use hands-free devices when talking on their cell phones. Meanwhile, a bill that prohibits people under 18 from using tanning beds barely passed the House and faces an uncertain fate in the Senate. The bills have led to fascinating debates among lawmakers over government’s role in the balancing of setting sound public health and safety policy while protecting citizens’ rights to make decisions for themselves – whether they’re bad ones or not. “To pass a law against everything all the time is, once again, the nanny state,” Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs. Republicans like Gardner typically don’t like this kind of stuff – bills aimed telling people what they can and can’t do. But this year’s efforts have blurred politi-
cal lines. The under-21 smoking ban bill received Republican sponsorship. And some Democrats opposed both the youth tanning bed ban and the bill that deals with drivers’ use of cell phones. “There is a streak within Colorado, both among Democrats and Republicans, who have a Libertarian tendency, and I tend to be one of those,” House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, said. Ferrandino voted against the tanning bill and said he would not have supported the smoking ban bill, either. “There’s a difference between when it impacts you and you’re making your own decision versus what the impact on what someone else is,” he said. But the House’s second-in-command disagrees. House Majority Leader Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, D-Gunbarrel, voted for the youth tanning bed legislation and supported the effort to ban the sale of smokes to those under 21. “We act all the time in this body and at all legislative bodies across the country
to attempt to improve public health and safety, and this is one pretty good idea that I support,” she said. Supporters of the so-called “nanny state” bills say the policy proposals aren’t government’s way of telling adults not to run with scissors. They believe they are setting sound public safety policy. Breaking news: cancer is bad for you. And smoking and ultraviolet rays cause it. And the last person you want to be driving behind on the interstate is some dumbbell who is flipping through every conceivable application on his phone while others drive by, flipping him off. Rep. Jovan Melton, D-Aurora, who sponsored the cell phone legislation, said people once thought that laws requiring people to wear seat belts were also nanny state efforts. “I think we found that over time that it became acceptable, and now it’s become a complete habit to buckle your seat belt when you get into a vehicle,” Melton said. “I think its more than just government trying to tell you what to do, but also looking at how can we lower some of our costs by doing some things now.” But does Joe Public like legislative efforts to curb bad or unhealthy behaviors? “You have certain constituencies that are very passionate about these issues,” said Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, who used the youth tanning bed bill as an example. “But I can tell you that the people who I represent, it’s not even at
the top of their list – don’t even make their list.” But do politicians practice consistency when they talk about not wanting the government to intrude on people’s affairs? Republicans will blast government attempts to intervene in a person’s life, but do their views on a woman’s right to choose or support of gay marriage bans confuse the issue? At the same time, if Democrats want the government to stay out of people’s bedrooms, why is it OK for it be in tanning rooms? Ferrandino acknowledges that, on issues like these, “sometimes it becomes a political thing, rather than a fundamental ideology thing.” “I really appreciate people who are consistent in their Libertarian identity,” the House speaker said. Efforts to curb bad behaviors have been a staple of state and federal government for a long, long time and I doubt they’re going any where, any time soon. But does telling someone not to do something that’s bad for them really work? I’m not sure. But it reminds me of a line from the Dudley Moore classic comedy “Arthur,” when Arthur’s fiance tells the lovable drunk that “a real woman can stop you from drinking.” “It’d have to be a real big woman,” Arthur said.
news in a hurry Champions for Children Breakfast 2014 A free, one-hour breakfast hosted by the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Jeffco and Gilpin counties will be 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Denver Marriott West at 1717 Denver West Blvd., Golden, CO 80401. Registration begins at 7:10 a.m. The breakfast
allows community members to learn Jeffco Economic Development more about CASA Jeffco/Gilpin’s imporCorporation honors businesses tant work of advocating on behalf of child The Jefferson County Economic abuse and neglect victims in Jefferson and Development Corporation (Jeffco EDC) Gilpin counties. RSVP by Friday, April 4, honored 10 Jeffco businesses at the 21st with Melissa Hellmuth at 303-271-6539 Annual Industry Appreciation Awards, or via email at melissahellmuth@casajef-B:10.25”Thursday, March 20. More than 200 indifcogilpin.com. T:10.25”viduals from area businesses and corpora-
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ADOPTION TIME
Erin Askeland, rescue supervisor for Adams County Animal Shelter, works with Kraemer, 2, a shepherd kettle dog mix. Camp Bow Wow in Golden teamed up with Adams County for a “Mutt Madness” adoption event on Saturday, March 22. More than 8 million animals enter shelters each year. Of those, 3 to 4 million are euthanized, according to the Humane Society. Photo by Amy Woodward
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Sellers Ask Themselves: Should I Sell Now, or Wait Until the ‘Selling Season’? (1) We don’t know when this We tend to think of real estate as seasonal — the “selling season” hot market will cool off. Will the supply of listings explode in May begins in May when school gets and the crazy multiple out and parents can REAL ESTATE -offer dynamic we are move without disrupting TODAY witnessing now distheir children’s educasolve? tion. (2) Interest rates Just this Monday I are known to be rishad a listing appointing. It’s a major motiment where we disvation for today’s cussed the pros and competing buyers. cons of listing a home (3) You don’t have now vs. in May. to accept a buyer’s In this seller’s case, By JIM SMITH, proposed closing he was single with no Realtor® date. Every aspect of children, but he couldn’t move until June because of a job a contract can be countered, incommitment. (He’s moving out of cluding closing and possession the area.) Since homes are selling dates. If a buyer must close before June 1st for financial reasons (e.g., quickly now, he was afraid to list an interest rate lock is about to now and have to move before expire), you can close in May and June. Also, he knew his home would look better once the trees in lease back the property until June. (4) If you have nice summerhis yard leafed out, looking more beautiful and giving his home more time pictures of your yard, they can be scanned and used on the MLS. privacy. (5) January and February Those are good points, but here are some arguments I offered him proved to us that there is no “selling season” nowadays. People for listing now instead of waiting.
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An artistic kind of job fair RRCC hosts event for performing arts careers By Clarke Reader
creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com It may seem like careers are limited in the performing arts fields, but according to Red Rocks Community College, there are many options for interested artists to consider. On Wednesday, March 19, the college hosted a career fair for students and the community to learn about what kind of jobs there are in the field of performing arts. “I get questions from parents a lot about how will my child be able to find a ‘real job’” said Pamela Mencher, a member of RRCC’s theatre faculty. “Actually, the industry is big enough that anyone can make a living, and not just as teachers. Performers
can do it as well.” The job fair featured representatives from RRCC and four-year colleges — like Metropolitan State University, CU Boulder and UNC — promoting their programs in these areas. “This is a way for students to learn more about what different schools offer in performing arts careers,” said Sarah Burger, academic adviser at RRCC. “The representatives are able to provide information on careers and give advice for people looking to join.” The highlight of the fair was a panel discussion, which featured nine panelists in three different areas of the performing arts — dance, theater and music. “The panelists discussed a variety of topics, from talking about working in major venues to getting started,” Mencher said. “Some of the panelists teach here at Red Rocks — we like to hire people who are still active in the areas they teach.” Panelists include Mike Lucas, profes-
LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY HAWK signal up and running at Union
A High-intensity Activated Cross Walk (HAWK) has been installed at 260 Union Blvd., with the aim of creating a safer crossing and access to businesses in the area and the Federal Center transit station. According to information provided by the city, the signal addresses one need identified in the Union Boulevard Corridor Urban Design Plan. The signal was funded by Funding Advancement for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery (FASTER), a state program to improve highway safety. The cost was around $165,000, with $138,000 coming from FASTER. To motorists, the signal looks like a triangular arrangement of a traditional stoplight. The way the signal works is that once a pedestrian presses the walk button a yellow light in the lower portion of the triangle will flash, signaling drivers that a pedestrian wants to cross. The flashing yellow light will then turn a solid yellow to warn motorists to slow down to prepare to stop. Next, the top two lights in the triangle will turn red, requiring motorists to stop. The pedestrian receives the signal to cross the street at this time. As the pedestrian crosses the street, the top two lights will remain red and flash. At this point, the flashing red lights function the same way as a stop sign. The flashing lights indicate that motorists may proceed after stopping as soon as it’s safe for both the motorists and pedestrian. When there are no pedestrians present, lights in the triangle are not lit and remain dark.
Hicks found guilty of Noren murder
A Jeffco jury found Ryan Hicks guilty on all counts in the murder of David Noren on Friday, March 21. Hicks was found guilty of: murder 1 after deliberation, murder 1 felony murder (robbery), aggravated robbery (F3), aggravated motor vehicle theft (F4), five counts of identity theft (F4) (Hicks stole, used, and attempted to use David Noren’s credit and debit cards), tampering with physical evidence (F6), and abuse of a corpse (M2). The trial lasted 12 days. Hicks was sentenced to the max on all counts. Life in prison was sentenced on both of the murder counts, and were merged for one life sentence. The judge imposed the maximum on all the other counts, and they were ordered to be served concurrently.
Lighthart named general manager of Evergreen Metro District
David W. Lighthart, Operations Manager for the Evergreen Metropolitan District for the past 19 years, has assumed the post of General Manager following the retirement this month of Gerry Schulte. Lighthart, a 29-year employee of the District, was named the Wastewater Division Manager in 1986 and Operations
Manager for the District in 1995. He has served as Deputy General Manager over the last year as the district prepared for a transition to new management. David has served as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bear Creek Water and Sanitation District in Lakewood for the past 14 years. The Evergreen Metropolitan District serves customers in the Evergreen, Upper Bear Creek, Kittredge, Bergen Park and El Rancho areas, and provides services for the West Jefferson County Metropolitan District, Upper Bear Creek Water and Sanitation District, and Creek Water and Sanitation District, and Kittredge Sanitation and Water District.
sional musician; Bob Studinger, composer; Doug Tapia, pianist, producer, and production consultant; Sheila Sears, arts education manager for Colorado Creative Industries; Judi Hofmeister, president of Colorado Dance Educators Organization; Kim Olson, choreographer, dancer and artistic director of Sweet Edge;Dean P. Ladany, president of Local 7 stagehands union; Kate Folkins, associate artistic director at Curious Theatre Company; and Kelly Jo Eldredge, opera singer/former Broadway performer. Sear gave the keynote address, speaking about the state of the arts community, and chances for growth and development. The panelists fielded questions about their various careers in the performing arts and
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The Lakewood Arts Council will be bringing new shows to its gallery in April. Upstairs in the loft gallery, there will be artwork by the Ken Caryl Art Guild, and downstairs in the members’ gallery there will be an open-themed exhibit, and the art of Peggy Schey will be highlighted in the display window. New workshops to be offered in April are jewelry making with Anita Lamprell, a floral watercolor workshop with Susan Gordon and in the literary sector is a free book discussion group facilitated by the Lighthouse Writers Workshop. The book is “Housekeeping” by Marilynne Robinson. The gallery, located at 85 S. Union Blvd., is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303 980-0625 for details.
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Yesterday was so yesterday It has been a while since I shared a quote or thought from my mentor Zig Ziglar, and as I prepared for this column I was reminded of something that Mr. Ziglar used to remind us of all the time. He would say, “We cannot make any more yesterdays, but we can make all of the brand-new tomorrows that we possibly can.” I was thinking of this because I found myself in the “woulda, coulda, shoulda” trap as I thought about the ways I handled things over the past 12 months, opportunities I might have missed, activities I wanted to pursue and challenges I needed to overcome. Have you ever been there? We ask ourselves things like, “Why didn’t I say this?” or “Why didn’t I do that?” “Life would be so different if I only did things differently.” And many other such statements and examples. Zig used to also say: “Failure is an event and not a person. Yesterday really did end
last night.” So when we can separate ourselves from what we could have or should have done or said, and realize that tomorrow is a brand-new day, our entire view of the world would shift. Optimism and hope would replace our regret and fear. Tomorrow is filled with promise. Tomorrow is filled with hope. We are in control of how we see our future and what we choose to do in the pursuit of our life goals, our careers, our relationships and our health. Tomorrow has distanced itself from yesterday when it comes to
our errors, poor judgment and mistakes. Tomorrow offers encouragement and builds upon the successes of our yesterdays. When was the last time we took an inventory of all of the great accomplishments, achievements, and goals where we exceeded our own expectations? Looking at past successes builds confidence and serves as a launching point for our next journey and path forward to greatness. So we talked about yesterdays, and we talked about tomorrow. What about today? What can we do today to remember or successes of yesterday, learn from and overcome our prior mistakes, and ensure that our tomorrows are filled with hope, encouragement, opportunity and achievement? Mr. Ziglar talked about the fact that we cannot create any more new yesterdays, but we can create all of the brandnew tomorrows of our life. And it starts with today. We can actually create the next brand-new 30 seconds of our lives, the next brand-new five minutes, the next new
hour, and all we have to do is start. We can start to let go of the past or build upon our past, and the choice is ours. Today, as you read this column, think about where you are. Think about your own story — are we still living in the glory days or many years ago? Are we living and feeling the hurts of yesterday? Or are we placing our stake in the ground today and committing to our future, the best and brightest future that is waiting for each and every one of us? Life is a series of choices. Are you choosing to live or learn from your yesterdays? Are you planning today for your successes of tomorrow? Either way, I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we plan today for greatness tomorrow, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.
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What are your plans for spring break? During this time of year, students from elementary school all the way to college get a week or two off from their studies during spring break. We asked students at Front Range Community College in Westminster what their plans were for spring break, which is March 24-28.
I’ll be busy working all week here at Front Range or at the Chop House restaurant. Keith Kersley
Mostly I’ll be skating. I’m sponsored by Verve, so I’ll be doing some filming. Clyde George
I plan look for a job and try to work out more. I want to keep my New Year’s resolution. Jorge Alonso
I’ll be working at an after school program in Boulder. But it’s only for about four or five hours a day. Brandon Henninger
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Postal service delivers, above and way beyond The numbers 2, 2, 3, 4, and 8, when arranged in a certain order, comprise a ZIP code in Detroit. When arranged in this same order, they also indicate the block, building, and apartment numbers of my nephew’s home in Japan. I know about the Detroit ZIP code because of an error I made when I mailed my nephew a Valentine’s Day package. The United States Postal Service (USPS) processes addresses from the bottom up, starting with the five numbers in the ZIP code. The first three digits refer to the sectional center facility where mail is processed, which is then sorted according to the other digits for delivery. All of this is important because that’s how my nephew’s mail went to Detroit instead of Japan. Although some countries use U.S. ZIP codes, most have separate postal code systems. In Japan, with what I consider to be great good sense, addresses start with this code and then move down through prefectures, regions, towns, and finally the exact location. My nephew’s five-digit exact location, because of where it’s placed in his address — at the end — looks just like, well, a U.S. ZIP code. I might have known by the price that my envelope was headed to the wrong place when I only paid $3; the price seemed right to me. (It’s not.) And although I was surprised when I learned the package would arrive in three days, I figured that with air mail and all, this was also correct. (It wasn’t.) Perhaps you’ve guessed what happened. When my nephew hadn’t received my package after 15 days, I checked my receipt. His house address had been entered as a ZIP code and the envelope went to Detroit and, because I hadn’t asked for tracking, there wasn’t any way to find it, though it would likely come back to me eventually via my return address.
Then, 23 days after I sent the package, I got an email from my nephew that he had received it at his home in Japan. Flabbergasted, I called the post office in Detroit and learned that a worker who sorts mail had spotted the error and re-routed the package to Japan before it even left the processing facility for delivery. I didn’t get to talk to this kind and competent woman, but I asked the person on the phone — who seemed surprised that I would be so grateful to someone who was only doing her job — to pass on my profuse thanks. But her job meant a great deal to me. To be sure, the fault was mine. The USPS requires that the last line of an address for an item mailed domestically for foreign delivery is the name of the country. Duh. And I can’t help but wonder … was additional postage needed? I won’t make this mistake again. I will print J A P A N in big bold letters. I also won’t expect to send mail to my nephew for $3. And although I won’t expect the USPS to always correct my mistakes, I’m very glad that someone in Detroit cared so much about an auntie in Colorado who just wanted to send Valentine’s wishes to her nephew in Japan. Andrea Doray is a writer who still uses ZIP codes because she still mails cards and letters. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray. com.
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Kate and Jim Curtis have owned Lakewood’s Village Roaster for 20 years. One of their major claims to fame is the quality of coffee that they roast in-house. Photo by Clarke Reader
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creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com It’s easy to forget in the modern age of coffee shops that it wasn’t that long ago that specialty coffee shops were few and far between. Lakewood’s Village Roaster, which is celebrating its 35 anniversary this month, was one of the pioneers of the specialty coffee business in the area, and has become a landmark not only for residents, but coffee aficionados all over. The shop, 9255 W. Alameda Ave., will be marking the occasion with a customer appreciation event, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29. “When it was first started, it was coffee, tea, spices as well as a lot of cookware and other items,” said Kate Curtis, who owns Village Roaster with her husband, Jim. “We wanted to focus more on coffee, and our No. 1 business has become selling pounds of coffee. The social aspect — the cafe and all that — is our second.” The Village Roaster was started by Kate’s sister and her husband, Gary and Maryellen Mencimer. The Mencimers were living in Portland, Ore., at the time and fell in love with some of the local coffee shops out there. When they decided to move back to Colorado, they wanted to start one up, and so the Village Roaster was born. Kate and Jim were working at Colorado National Bank at the time, but would help out when they had the chance. After 15 years the Mencimers decided to sell it, and Kate and Jim bought it.
Since then the business has grown, and the Village Roaster now sells coffee at the Lakewood Cultural Center and St. Anthony Hospital. According to both Kate and Jim, the roasting of the coffee that they do in house has been a major factor in the business’ success. “We get samples from our coffee brokers and decide which ones we want, and roast it and bag it here,” Jim said. “We’ve gotten coffees from all over the world, and that shows in what we have to offer.” Of equal importance in the Village Roaster’s success is the way it has become a part of the Lakewood community. Located across from Colorado Christian University, the shop has benefited not only from its students, but parents, groups and employees of local businesses. “We have a pretty good mix of people from the community who visit us,” Kate said. “We also have people from all over the country who love our coffee and we ship to them.” Jim estimates that in its 35 years, the shop has employed well over 1,000 students and community members. “We’ve definitely educated and shared coffee with the world,” he said. Recently the shop has embraced sustainable practices, and was a 2013 sustainability award winner. After 35 years, the Village Roaster is still looking to grow with its customers, and with the changing tastes. “We’re always going to be looking for that perfect cup,” Jim said. For more information, visit www.villageroaster.com.
A long time resident of Lakewood died Mar 9, 2014. Born in Ainsworth, NE on Aug 26, 1924. Memorial Service Fri. Mar 28, 1 pm at Inn at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. Private committal Ft Logan National Cemetery, in honor of his military service. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Denver Hospice, or your favorite charity.
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creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Every life is a complicated tapestry of events and people, and few had a more public battle with her demons than Judy Garland. Peter Quilter’s “End of the Rainbow” shines a light on Garland’s final months, encompassing all the talent, wit and humanity that she brought to everything she did. The Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., is hosting the regional premiere of “End of the Rainbow” through April 13. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at 1 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. “There’s something called ‘factual fiction’ which is when a story is not necessarily true, but it has been told so many times that it begins to be true,” explained director Rod A. Lansberry. “A lot of people know stories about Judy that may or may not be true, and the play itself is an example of factual fiction.” The story takes place in London in December 1968 and Garland (Tari Kelly) is with her young new fiance Mickey Deans (Zachary Clark) and her devoted pianist Anthony (Jonas Cohen). Garland is preparing for what she hopes will be a comeback in “The Talk of the Town,” but her past struggles with addiction and relationships still affect everyone around her. The show features some of Garland’s most famous numbers, including “Come Rain or Come Shine” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Kelly — who was an understudy for Liza Minnelli in “The Boy from Oz” — said that she spent a lot of time watching footage of Garland’s performances and interviews and studying addiction to get in touch with who Garland was. “Judy wants to be protected, but gets upset with people who try to protect her,” Kelly said. “She managed to stay very funny, and I think this is a true portrayal of a
human being. People put her on this pedestal, but I wanted to show someone who dealt with addiction and insecurities.” According to Clark, the challenge with playing Deans was finding a balance between some of the more unflattering accounts of his relationship with Garland, and Deans WHAT: “End of the Rainbow” autobiography, WHERE: Arvada Center which paints 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada perhaps too WHEN: Through April 13. rosy an image Tuesday - Satruday - 7:30 p.m. of the man. Wednesday - 1 p.m. “He reSaturday - Sunday - 2 p.m. ally thinks he COST: $53-$73 knows what INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or www. he’s doing — arvadacenter.org that he knows how to fix her and put her back on top,” Clark said. “There are a lot of questions about his motivations, and how much affection he actually has for her.” As opposed to Garland and Deans, Anthony is a fictional character, a kind of composite of different people from Garland’s life, which in some ways made Cohen’s task of creating a character easier because he didn’t need to match it to a real person. “He adores Judy and feel very protective of her,” Cohen said. “In a way he’s kind of a representation of a whole community of people who really worship her. However, he gets to see the fragile person beneath.” Both Kelly and Cohen spoke about how the relationship between artists can meld and grow as they work together, which gives Anthony the ability to speak some truths to Garland that many wouldn’t. Lansberry, Kelly, Clark and Cohen all spoke about how Garland’s story, especially the one presented in “End of the Rainbow” is a tragically timeless one, a story that people can still see today in the untimely deaths of talents like Edith Piaf, Amy Winehouse or Philip Seymour Hoffman. “There’s a connection and understanding with the audience,” Lansberry said. “It may not be the Judy that the audience thinks they know, but you’re still drawn in by the empathy and sympathy.” “And Judy can still break your heart with just a word or a note,” Cohen added. For more information, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.
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rewarding part of working with teens is helping those who may feel out of place, and helping to share stories. “For those who don’t realize what other kids there are going through, this also gives a new perspective,” he said. “Everybody has a story to tell, so to see the light in the students’ eyes when they find theirs is something.” For more information, and to sign up, visit www. theedgetheater.com.
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Families in attendance at the opening event for the Equity Art Exhibit on March 14. Courtesy photo “We appreciate the opportunity to work with art teachers in Jefferson county schools to exhibit the work of our extraordinary students, ranging from the grades of first through 12th,” she said in an interview. “The Jeffco Schools Foundation Equity and Excellence art exhibit is a wonderful opportunity to display student art work along with a written description that explains the educational process experienced in the classroom.” Delgado said that not only are the art shows a great chance for students to gain the experience of what is like to see their work on display, it also provide the opportunity for them to build confidence in the value of what they create. “The foundation started purchasing some of the art, which has been amazing,” he said. “In the high school show, there is also a chance for students to receive scholarships.” Participating in the shows are a rare chance for both the community and students, and one that Bubeck said everyone should embrace.
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Marijuana regulations tightened Hickenlooper signs bills, one that aims to keep pot away from kids By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Gov. John Hickenlooper signed two bills into law on March 17 that tighten regulations of marijuana sales and aim to make it more difficult for the drug to be consumed by children. House Bill 1122 will require that medical marijuana that is sold in edible form — such as pot brownies or cookies — are wrapped in opaque packaging that does not create an “attractive nuisance” for kids. The law seeks to prevent incidents where children accidentally eat pot-laced
edibles, which can sometimes result in emergency room trips. “Child-resistant packaging is required for things like Tylenol because it works,” Hickenlooper said during a Capitol press conference. “You should have no different standard for marijuana.” Regulations that the LegisReport lature put into place last year as a result of the 2012 passage of Amendment 64 — which legalized recreational pot use in Colorado — already includes strict packaging requirements for retail sales. This law sets that same standard for medical marijuana sales.
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Hickenlooper was joined by Dr. Sam Wang, a pediatric emergency room physician at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Wang said there has been an increase in the number of children who are hospitalized due to accidental ingestion of marijuana. “Symptoms vary quite a bit, anywhere from mild symptoms, a little bit of sleepiness, but we’ve had some severe cases where children have actually had an inability to breathe adequately, requiring tubes.” The bill also gives retail marijuana store owners the ability to confiscate a fake ID from a person under 21 who attempts to buy the drug. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for those who are caught selling marijuana to minors. “Everybody came together on this and our kids will be better, safer and kept away from marijuana as a result,” Rep. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village, a bill spon-
sor said. Hickenlooper also signed Kagan’s House Bill 1229 into law, which will allow local jurisdictions to submit fingerprints of those applying for a retail marijuana license to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Hickenlooper said the law will weed out “bad actors” with criminal records, who try to gain access into the retail pot industry. Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, a Senate sponsor of House Bill 1122, said that legislators will continue to examine laws that regulate the newly created marijuana industry, as more becomes known about the industry. “This is probably not the last time you will hear from us because we will probably find these clean-up bills as we go through the years, after marijuana… has become a norm in Colorado,” Newell said.
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Casey Tighe Jefferson County Commissioner, District Two Casey Tighe is Jefferson County’s newest commissioner, elected in 2012 and sworn in on January 8, 2013. He is currently serving as chair pro tem for the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners and the Jefferson County Law Enforcement Authority Board. An auditor and attorney, Tighe was audit director for the Colorado Department of Transportation where he worked for 24 years. Prior to working for CDOT, Casey practiced law in Arvada for three years. After retiring from CDOT, he was office manager for Bayer and Carey PC, a law firm. Tighe previously chaired the Jeffco Audit Committee for four years and currently serves on the board of Uplift Internationale, which provides surgical care to indigent children with facial deformities. A University of Colorado graduate, Tighe earned a law degree from Creighton University. He lives in Applewood with his wife, Laura, and two sons. See his full bio at http:// www.applewoodbusiness.com
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Ralph Schell has served as Jefferson County administrator since the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) appointed him to the position in December 2009. Schell, who was director of Community Resources for 11 years before becoming county administrator, is responsible for implementing the board’s policies and overseeing the day-to-day operations of one of the largest and most geographically diverse counties in Colorado. His primary duties include ecommending the annual operating budget to the BCC, allocating resources to provide quality services to residents based on the BCC’s goals and objectives and overseeing development and implementation of the capital improvements program. During Schell’s tenure as county administrator, Jeffco has enjoyed managerial and financial stability and outstanding bond ratings from Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Services despite a decline in revenue. In 2012, an external audit of the county’s financial statement received the “highest and best opinion an auditor can give,” according to Kim Higgins, a partner with Eide Bailly, the noted certified public accounting and business advisory firm. See his full bio at http://www. applewoodbusiness.com/
Dear Applewood business, We invite you to join us as a 2014 corporate sponsor for the 2014 Leaves of Hope Run/Walk and are excited to announce that Chris Daniels, Colorado Music Hall of Fame, is our keynote speaker. Please review the sponsorship letter & form at www.applewoodbusiness.com/ events/ and say YES to joining others in becoming a 2014 sponsor. This year’s event celebrates cancer survivors, offers a Health and Safety Fair and features the music of Chris Daniels & The Kings. To view last year’s event photos or to register visit www.leavesofhope. org or for questions, please contact the Foundation at 303-467-4800. Join us for fitness, music and a great cause View/download Sponsorship Letter www. applewoodbusiness.com/events/
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Lady Rams looking to repeat at 4A Jeffco champs But first they will have to get through Wheat Ridge By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia. com LAKEWOOD - After an opening season loss Green Mountain girls’ soccer has cruised to four straight victories. Their latest is a 2-0 victory over 5A Jeffco’s Lakewood Wednesday at Lakewood High School. Sophomore Ariel Modisette and junior Daisy McCall both scored as the Rams claimed the unofficial battle for Lakewood. And Green Mountain senior goaltender Lindsey Hendon recorded her second straight shutout victory. Twenty-four hours before the Rams shutout Brighton in a 5-0 win Tuesday at North Area Athletic Complex. In that contest Modisette scored twice and assisted on another goal, and junior Jenn Brunsdon scored and added an assist. The reigning 4A Jeffco champions are rolling as they prepare for league play and have outscored their opposition this season 12-6. The Rams only loss this season came in their season opener when they fell 4-1 to 5A heavyweight Columbine. But if the two teams played a rematch today the outcome might be different. Green Mountain has developed one of the best one-two offensive punches in the state with the combination of Modisette and Brunsdon. Modisette might be the best scoring-
Green Mountain sophomore Ariel Modisette has plenty to smile about as her Rams have won four straight games as they prepare for the start of league play. Photo by Daniel Williams sophomore in Colorado and Brunsdon has five goals in five games this season. But trying to dethrone Green Mountain is Wheat Ridge, who faced the Rams in both team’s 4A Jeffco league opener Wednesday
at Lakewood Memorial Field. The Rams took home a league title last season even though they tied the Farmers during their regular season meeting. However, Wheat Ridge got their revenge
when they eliminated Green Mountain from last year’s state tournament in the second round. Both teams are expected to compete for this season’s 4A Jeffco league title.
Young Lakewood lacrosse program making strides Behind stud senior Adam Zimmerman, Tigers improving By Daniel Williams
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LAKEWOOD - It takes time to build a program. In less than two seasons Lakewood lacrosse looks like it has a strong foundation. But along the way tough times will surface, evident by the Tigers’ 14-4 loss to Chatfield Friday at Trailblazer Stadium. Lakewood was attacked almost immediately by Chatfield, which took a 7-0 lead into the second quarter. And despite the Tigers arguably outplaying Chatfield over the next three quarters Lakewood couldn’t dig themselves out of the early game hole — which is growing problem. Two days previously the Tigers were beat 13-6 by Dakota Ridge Wednesday at Trailblazer Stadium. In that game Lakewood allowed the Eagles to take a 4-1 lead before it finally got into the flow of the game.
The Tigers went on to score two goals in each of the second and fourth quarters, but their early deficit took them out of the game. Against Dakota Ridge, Tigers’ senior Adam Zimmerman scored four goals and assisted on one more. But the loss was Lakewood second straight. The two losses also wash away what was a strong start to the Tigers’ season, as they had just won two of their previous three games, including a 9-4 win at Pueblo West High School on Monday. In their win over Pueblo West the Tigers took a 4-0 lead and a 6-3 lead into halftime. Zimmerman scored twice, as well as two of his teammates, including junior Tyler Stauffer. Lakewood also got a strong effort from junior goaltender Nick Federico, who stopped 17 of 21 shots in goal. Perhaps spring break came at the perfect time for the Tigers, who will need to get back on track as soon as they are done “breaking.” Lakewood (2-4) is already 0-3 in league play despite the young season. In addition, they are looking up at six teams in the standings who all already have at least one league victory.
Jeffco makes waves at Dick Rush Memorial Invitational D’Evelyn, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge all noisemakers at meet By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com THORNTON - Nine Jeffco schools, both 4A and 5A, participated in Saturday’s Dick Rush Memorial Swim-Dive Invitational at Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center. But none of them came close to Regis
Jesuits who won the meet in a landslide with a team score of 301 points, beating 45 other teams for the victory. Lewis-Palmer took second with a score of 189, Cherry Creek took third with a team score of 180, Highlands Ranch took fourth with a score of 172 and Smoky Hill took fifth with a score of 130. The top 4A Jeffco finisher was D’Evelyn with a team score of 120 and the top 5A Jeffco team was Chatfield with 84 points. The Jaguars Daniel Graber was Jeffco’s only event winner and produced Jeffco’s best individual effort taking the 100 Breast with a time of 57.87. Graber capped off the
meet by taking second in the 200 Individual Medley with a time of 1:56.22. But Jeffco had plenty of swimmers push some of the state’s best swimmers for top times including Lakewood’s Aaron Sett. Sett set two Tigers’ records in both the 200 Free (1:44.86) and 500 Free (4:45.58) and had top eight finished in both individual events. Sett was also a part of both Lakewood free relays which had top 16 times. Standley Lake’s Trent Kindvall was the third best diver at the meet with a score of 458.85 and Lakewood’s Colin Shina was the meets 11th best diver with a score of
369.05. Wheat Ridge finished in the middle of pack as a team with a score of 24 points, but their 200 Free Relay team finished the meet strong with a time of 1:33.53. And although they didn’t finish as high as D’Evelyn or Regis, Farmers head coach Dean Miller has happy with the way his team finished and think his team is better for participating in the meet. “I think our guys swam well considering the high level of competition out here,” Miller said. “I also think it was good for our guys to get a chance to see and compete against some of the state’s best.”
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Offense plentiful but defense lacking on multiple teams By Daniel Williams
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Rams need tighter defense
After a monster 24-3 opening season victory over Eaglecrest, Green Mountain girls’ lacrosse has dropped three straight games. The Rams were beat 20-13 by Heritage/ Littleton on Tuesday at Trailblazer Stadium. Green Mountain was also beat by its previous two opponents, giving up at least 14 goals in all three games. The Rams have plenty of offensive firepower, but their defense has been a cause for concern this season. Green Mountain (1-3) will play at Summit Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Farmers rebound after losses
After two big opening season losses the Wheat Ridge girls’ lacrosse team has rebounded by winning two of its last three games. The Farmers hung on to beat Battle Mountain 15-11 Thursday at Trailblazer Stadium. Senior Gianna Ossello scored five goals and assisted on one more and sophomore Leah Donnelly and junior Ryann Pierce
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scored three goals each for Wheat Ridge. The Farmers have struggled with finding consistency defensively this season but if they can tighten things up they have the talent to make some noise. Wheat Ridge (2-3) will play Chatfield Thursday at Trailblazer Stadium at 4 p.m. Mustangs get back on track Ralston Valley got its record back to .500 with an 11-8 victory over Thompson Valley Wednesday at Ralston Valley High School. The Mustangs got five goals from senior Carly Licthy, who was dominant during stretches of the action. Sophomore Marin Felsoci added a pair of goals and sophomore Olivia Sandoval scored once and assisted on two other goals. Ralston Valley (2-2) will play Dakota Ridge Thursday at Trailblazer Stadium at 7 p.m.
Offense strong but defense needs work
Golden girls’ lacrosse dropped its fourth straight games falling 13-9 to ThunderRidge Thursday at Shea Stadium. The Demons won their season opener by blowing out St. Mary’s 18-1, but they have dropped four games since. Offense is not the problem for Golden, who averages 12.4 goals per game this season. However, their defense and goaltending have given up an average of 18.25 goals per game over the past four games. The Demons (1-4) will play Green Mountain Saturday at Trailblazer Stadium at 7 p.m.
Eight from Jeffco earn scholarships All eight will have their college covered — and get a laptop too By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com LAKEWOOD - Eight of Jeffco’s finest not only athletes but minds were recognized and awarded with Daniels Fund Scholarships it was announced on Friday. Wheat Ridge’s Calen Elizabeth Cartlidge and Haydar Yousuf Ibrahim, Lakewood’s Bryan Akira Yoshida, Pomona’s Jack Sale, Alameda’s Khanh Ho Duong, Standley Lake’s Soham Nalin Shah, Dakota Ridge’s Vincent Joseph Rogowski Jaconski and Bear Creek’s Kendall Ann Lundquis all learned Friday they have earned themselves a place in the Daniels Fund Scholarship Program. The eight Jeffco students were a part of 260 high school seniors from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming who were recognized for exceptional character, leadership, and commitment to the community. All 260 of the Daniels Scholars may attend any accredited nonprofit college or university in the United States, and the program covers the expenses that remain after all other scholarships and financial aid have been applied. Students also re-
ceive a laptop computer. “We provide Daniels Scholars with resources, encouragement, and support far beyond financial assistance to help them earn a four-year college degree,” Linda Childears, president and CEO of the Daniels Fund said. “This includes personal and professional development, online tools, and networking opportunities to help them succeed and thrive in life.” According to the release, with this year’s announcement, 3,022 students have received the Daniels Scholarship. At any given time, there are approximately 1,000 Daniels Scholars attending more than 200 colleges and universities in 45 states. More than $108 million in scholarships have been awarded since 2000. Bill Daniels, a pioneer in cable television known for his generosity to those in need, established the Daniels Fund to provide grants and scholarships in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. His estate transferred to the Daniels Fund when he died in the year 2000, making it one of the largest foundations in the Rocky Mountain Region. Do you want to the next Jeffco student to be a Daniels Fund Scholar? Motivated high school seniors graduating in 2015 are encouraged to visit www.DanielsFund.org to apply online for the Daniels Scholarship Program in the fall.
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Green Mountain 4, George Washington 3 Green Mountain won off a walk off in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat George Washington 4-3. Sophomore Wyatt Featherston went 2-for-3 and senior Josh Rogers had two RBI in the win against the Patriots. Junior pitcher Trace Mulberry pitched four innings, but Josh Ramirez received the win.
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Girls soccer Green Mountain 2, Lakewood 0 Junior Daisy McCall scored a goal in the win against Lakewood and sophomore Ariel Modisette also scored. Junior Jenn Brunsdon had an assist. Goalkeeper Lindsey Hendon had two saves and the shut out. Green Mountain 5, Brighton 0 Sophomore Ariel Modisette led the team with two goals followed by one goal by freshman Sara Eigsti, junior Jenn Brunsdon and junior Mia Dobbin. Senior Christina Makatura, junior Ashley Harris, Modisette and Brunsdon had assists in the game. Goalkeeper Lindsey
Lakewood 427, Green Mountain 305 Lakewood junior Arron Sett qualified for the 5A state meet in the 200 IM and Lakewood’s freshman Bradley Jackson qualified for the 5A state meet in the 100 Fly. Green Mountain’s Tristan Gess placed first in the 100yard breast with a time of 1:17.92. Green Mountain’s 200 medley relay came in first place with a time of 1:59.04.
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Green Mountain freshman Lauren Conant, pictured here Thursday against Douglas County, has been a pleasant surprise for the Rams this season, scoring five goals in four games. Photo by Daniel Williams
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Mustangs rolling strong this soccer season Golden rebounds but Arvada still searching for win By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Mustangs a monster thus far Ralston Valley girls’ soccer has outscored their opponents 24-2 this season. There latest victim was Chatfield who was beaten by the Mustangs 3-2 Wednesday at North Area Athletic Complex. The two goals that Chatfield scored were the first two goals they have given up all season. Ralston Valley had shutout their four previous opponents and have turned into a juggernaut as they prepare for 5A Jeffco league play. The Mustangs (5-0) will play at Bear Creek Tuesday at 6 p.m. Bulldogs still looking for first win Arvada girls’ soccer is still in search of their first victory of the season after falling to Englewood 7-0 Thursday at Arvada High School. Englewood had a pair of two goal scorers and the Pirates scored five first half goals. Two days before the Bulldogs were beat 10-0 Tuesday at Elizabeth High School. Elizabeth’s Emily Mohlis recorded a hat trick and two other Cardinals had multiple goal efforts. Arvada (0-5) will play at Skyview Saturday at 4 p.m. Golden loses but to 5A opponents After back-to-back wins to get their record back to .500, Golden girls’ soccer dropped both their games last week. The Demons fell to 5A Standley Lake 3-0 Friday at North Area Athletic Complex. Perhaps Golden has tired legs from a tough 1-0 loss to Eaglecrest Thursday at NAAC just 24 hours earlier. But perhaps their is a method to coach Josh Nolkers’ madness, because five of Golden’s six opponents this season have been 5A teams, indicating he is trying to toughen his team up and prepare them for
Arvada’s Lauren Pettit fires a shot off her foot Saturday against Thomas Jefferson. The Bulldogs are still in search of their first win of the season. Photo by Daniel Williams league play. The Demons (2-4) will play at Valor Christian Wednesday at 7 p.m. Eagles get back over .500 A pair of seniors scored to propel Faith Christian to a 2-1 victory over The Classical Academy Thursday at Faith Christian High School. Caroline Jenkins and Madison Batug both scored and the Eagles’ defense was able to hold off the Titans to get their record back over .500. The win also washes away an ugly 8-0 loss to Evergreen earlier in the week. Faith Christian (2-1) will play at Lutheran Tuesday at 6 p.m. Saints rebound with Solis’ hat trick After back-to-back losses to open their season Jefferson girls’ soccer won their last two games. The Saints beat Aurora West College Prep Academy 5-1 Monday at Jefferson High School. Jefferson junior Laura Solis scored three goals and sophomore Jasmine Ramos added a goal in the blowout win. Jefferson also got a 1-0 victory over Sheridan last Friday.
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Spring break is finally here Children of all ages look forward to this time of year. It’s spring break! Even if the weather doesn’t quite match the date on the calendar, the idea of the arrival of springtime gives us a positive boost. While families and teachers enjoy the break away from the routines of school, this little vacation can be stressful for working parents. Sometimes finding childcare for the kids during these days is difficult. Grandparents, close friends, and parents who do not work away from home sometimes need new ideas to help these days stay fun and positive. For more ideas see “Learning through the Seasons” at the Denver Children’s Museum, the Golden Nature Center, or grandparentsteachtoo.org. Enjoy the more relaxed schedule with low stress meals. Let the kids plan and help you make a special breakfast or picnic lunch to take outside. Cooking together presents a good opportunity for quality time together. Take a trip to the library to find books about springtime and seasons. If you can, visit a greenhouse to find out how growers are preparing for the coming of warm weather. What do plants need to grow?
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