May 22, 2014 Jefferson County, Colorado | Volume 90, Issue 40 A publication of
lakewoodsentinel.com council debates e-cigs, marijuana rules During the May 19 study session, city council received an update on the W Rail Line Neighborhood Transportation Study and directed staff to move forward on ordinances relating to e-cigarettes and retail marijuana.
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Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy recognizes former city manager Mike Rock’s efforts in bringing Belmar to life at a celebration of the development’s 10th anniversary on May 15. Photos by Clarke Reader
A decade of change Belmar marks 10 year anniverary By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Numerous awards and national recognition aren’t the best ways to measure the success of Belmar in the 10 years since its opening. For that, one need only take a walk around the development. “The results of what we’ve accomplished are everywhere — the sound of construction, the views around us and the people walking around,” Linda Kaboth, vice president of national division with GF Real Estate Group, told the small crowd who gathered on May 15, to celebrate the anniversary of Belmar’s first decade. Belmar — whose name is a combination of May Bonfils-Stanton’s mother (Belle) and the abbreviation of her namesake, Mary — was an attempt by the city of Lakewood, Continuum Partners developers and many other partners to reinvent the suburbs, according to Continuum’s founder and CEO, Mark Falcone. “This is a very exciting day, and you are all here because in some way you were all involved in this project,” Falcone said. “After 10 years this is a wonderful chance for us to reflect on what we’ve accomplished in 10 years.” The development has grown by leaps and bounds in the past decade. When Belmar first opened on May 14, 2004, there were 24 shops and two restaurants, with Galyan’s as the main anchor. The retail square footage was around 90,000 square feet and no residents in Belmar. Currently, there are 76 shops and 21 restaurants, with Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack, Best Buy, Target, Dick’s
Former Lakewood Mayor Steve Burkholder and current mayor Bob Murphy reminisce about the road to Belmar’s birth during a celebration of its 10th anniversary. Sporting Goods and Century 16 Belmar all serving as anchors. Retail square footage has increase to 851,829 square feet and there are now 2,030 residents living in the district, with 4,200 residents in walking distance. All of this seemed unimaginable in the late 1990s when the only thing at the location was the run down Villa Italia mall, but lead by Falcone, then city manager Mike Rock and other elected officials, as well as community members, Belmar developed in just a handful of years into the heartbeat of Lakewood’s downtown. Falcone said that Rock is the one person without whom the project would not have been finished, and mayor Bob Murphy added that Belmar is Rock’s legacy for the city. “I am humbled by the opportunity I had to work with people that I both like and trust — when that happens every-
thing else is easier,” Rock said. “When we were working on this other cities would ask if they could do something similar and I said no — they could only do a cheap imitation. You need this particular group of people to do this.” Murphy said Belmar has become a source of community pride for Lakewood, and former mayor Steve Burkholder commended the city council’s courageousness in leading the way on the Belmar project. “Belmar will not be the same in 10 years and that’s important,” Burkholder said. “Lakewood is not afraid to change as the community does.” Belmar continues to grow and with six new residential projects coming, it appears to be fulfilling the role that was always envisioned for it. “When we first started Belmar, we didn’t want it to just be a project,” Falcone said. “We wanted it to be a neighborhood.”
Jay Hutchison, director of public works, gave an update on a study that focused on the effects of the W Rail in the areas around the Two Creeks and Eiber neighborhoods. Hutchison said there has been a lot of data collection in the area, particularly during the opening weekend of the line. Some of the areas focused on in the study are travel along 13th Avenue, pedestrian and bicycle facilities and lighting. “People in the neighborhood had concerns about motor vehicle volume which we have seen has remained essentially unchanged and speeds have stayed low at around 25 MPH,” he said. Sidewalks are also of concern to residents in the area and Hutchison said the city is looking into working with developers to add sidewalks as part of their redevelopment projects. There are also funded projects in the works for some bike and street intersections like at Kipling Street and the Pike View Street Underpass. “The community has done a great job and we’ve made good progress so far,” Hutchison said. “It’s an ongoing process and there is still a lot to do.”
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Bob Doyle, executive director of the Colorado Tobacco Education and Prevention Alliance, and Janet Young, police legal adviser, presented council with information about the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaporizers, especially in regards to young people. “We’re seeing a perfect storm here with the development of these products,” Doyle said. “One of the most dangerous things about these devices is it’s so difficult to know what is actually being vaporized in them.” Doyle said that the use of these devices seems to be aimed and young people, and since ads for e-cigarettes are currently allowed on television, it is reaching an audience that cigarettes haven’t been able to in decades. Young said that so far there isn’t a lot of legislation on a national or state level regarding these devices — she said three states have passed legislation to ban ecigarettes where smoking is banned and there are 180 municipalities nationwide who have enacted similar legislation. In Colorado Durango and Edgewater have passed these kinds of rules, and Fort Collins is discussing it. Council reached a consensus to direct staff to create an amendment to the city regulations that would ban these devices in the same places where smoking is prohibited.
Retail marijuana
City Attorney Tim Cox lead the discussion about retail marijuana in the city, and focused on the business side of the issue, looking at four areas — marijuana cultivation facilities, manufacturing facilities, testing facilities and retail shops. “You really have three options as a council — you can legislatively decide to permit any of these four areas, you can decide to legislatively ban all of them Council continues on Page 17
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Fine reads for journey through summer July
You made your reservations months ago. This was a vacation you’ve been planning for… well, it seems like forever. One of those once-in-a-lifetime trips is what you’ve always dreamed about, and you’ve bought all new clothes and even a new suitcase for it. So why would you take just any old book on your vacation this summer? Instead, why not look for something new by an author you love?
May So a Memorial Day getaway is in the plans and you can’t wait. Before you go, grab one of these new books released toward the end of the month… Conservative writer Ben Carson has a new book out about America ’s Future. There’s a new book out, co-written by Bill Geist, too. In fact, you’ll find quite a few memoirs out toward the end of May, as well as novels by Terry Hayes, Tom Robbins, Robert Ludlum, and Joseph Finder. And Bob the Street Cat has a new book out, too, and fans will want it.
June Summertime reading bolts out the door like a teenager off curfew with new novels by Mary Alice Monroe, Dorothea Benton Frank, and Jeff Shaara; cookbooks; a busi-
ness book by William Poundstone and one on commodities; a book about Sally Ride by Lynn Sherr; and Hillary Rodham Clinton’s much-anticipated biography. And that’s just the first week… Later in June, look for new novels by Diana Gabaldon, Jennifer Weiner, Janet Evanovich, Linda Fairstein, Ridley Pearson, James Patterson, Jude Deveraux, and Dean Koontz. You’ll find a book about a dog that flew during World War II (and why). Learn how to do math in a fun way. Read about Justice Antonin Scalia. Pick up some new Will Shortz puzzle books in June. And learn how to use your manners when you have to swear. For the kids, look for a new Dork Diaries installation; an encyclopedia of animated characters; a few new mysteries for middle-grade readers; a new book about Charlie the Ranch Dog; and a book about farting fish.
Just because summer’s half over doesn’t mean your reading list is! Before the fireworks even begin, look for new novels by Jojo Moyes, Susan Wiggs, J.A. Jance, Jacqueline Winspear, and Amy Sohn. There’s a new book coming out about Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio; a new book that debunks myths about sex; a new book by Ja Rule; a skinny book about crossword puzzles and why we love them; a self-help book on “wallowing” the right way; and a cool true-crime book about how amateurs have been solving cold cases and bringing killers to justice. Later in July, you’ll find more favorites: novels by Brad Thor, Iris & Roy Johansen, Anne Rivers Siddons, Terry Brooks, Catherine Coulter, Brad Taylor, Conn Igguldon, Stuart Woods, James Lee Burke, Ace Atkins, and Julie Garwood; a new memoir by singer Rick James; a biography on Michelangelo; a new book about families and race; a tell-all about the Clinton’s political life; and a memoir of faith and football. The kidlets will love finding new Guardians of the Galaxy books; new joke books to while away the summer; the latest Fancy Nancy installment; and a new graphic novel by Neil Gaiman.
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You’re not done yet. There’s still plenty
of summer – and plenty of time to read – left! The first part of August will see a new book by Andrew Cuomo; a new novel by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child; a new W.E.B. Griffin tome; a new book about crime-scene profilers; and a book about the woman behind the Mona Lisa. Also in August, look for a book about college football conferences; a business book about getting organized and one on prosperity; new cookbooks for backyard and for fall; and new novels by Carl Weber, William Kent Krueger, Debbie Macomber, Kelly Armstrong, Elaine Hussey, Randy Wayne White, Tami Hoag, Paul Coelho and Kathy Reichs. Get the kids in back-to-school mode with a new children’s book by Malala Yousafzai; a new Cupcake Diaries installment; ghost stories; and a kid’s book about paying it forward.
And now the disclaimer Yes, some of these books can be shifted, moved, or cancelled altogether. Titles can change; so can subject matter. If you’ve got a question about your favorite author, Nicely ask your librarian or bookseller – this is why they get paid the big bucks. Seriously, they’re experts at this stuff. Have a great summer and happy reading!
so much inside the Lakewood sentineL this week LIFE: Entertainment aplenty at the Arvada Center. Page 9
COMMUNITY: Southern Gables enjoying a very green spring. Page 8
SPORTS: GM getting hot at the right time, headed to state semis. Page 11 BUSINESS: Casa Bonita has a new landlord. Page 4
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Special district election results West Metro rejects tax, chooses board By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The results of the West Metro Fire Protection District’s first mail ballot election are official, and represent the largest turnout yet for the district. According to West Metro, more than 300,000 voters cast their ballots in the election. The following tally was made official
by the Canvass Board on Monday, May 19. In the issue of increasing the mil levy by 3 mills, the votes against are 17,004 and for are 16,144. In the race for the District 1 seat, Cassie Stenstrom is leading with 16,964 to Fred Clifford’s 10,196. In the three person District 2 race, Marta Murray is leading with 15,477 to Dan Smith’s 8,253 and Devin Howard’s 3,201. For the District 3 seat, Tony Gonzalez is leading with 13,363 to Clyde Wadsworth’s 8,835 and Joseph (Joe) Margotte’s 4,610. In District 5 Michael T. Munden is running unopposed and has 23,267 votes.
jeffco news in a hurry Jeffco board schedules special meeting
Jefferson County Board of Education scheduled a special meeting, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, to vote whether or not to hire Daniel McMinimee, assistant superintendent of seconday education in Doublas County, as Jeffco’s next superintendent. After the meeting’s announcement on Monday, May 19, board member Lesley Dahlkemper, sent out an email to inform the media that a contract to review in advance of the meeting had not been
received and said she would like to have public comment at the meeting. A call to find out when the contract would be available was not returned as of press time. McMinimee was chosen by a 3-2 vote as the sole finalist for the position on Saturday, May 10, out of around 60 candidates. Since then the district has hosted two meet-and-greets with the public to take input, learn about the candidate and
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JCRS Shopping Center approaches the singularity Broad Street Realty invests in West Colfax landmark By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The JCRS Shopping Center, whose most famous tenant is Casa Bonita, has a new owner for 191,000-square-feet of its retail property. Broad Street Realty, a commercial real estate services firm, made the $8 million purchase on the property, located at 6500 W. Colfax Ave. “We opened an office in Denver about a year ago,” said Broad Street CEO Michael Jacoby. “This is our first major purchase in
Colorado, and now that we have it we’re figuring out what the best options moving forward are.” Bill Marino, executive director of the LakewoodWest Colfax Business Improvement District, said that the sale of the space — which is just two blocks from the Lamar Station and is adjacent to the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design — is a big deal for the redevelopment of West Colfax. “JCRS is a significant presence in the district, and I think the fact that we can attract a quality developer speaks to the continued momentum of the corridor,” Marino said. The entire shopping center is owned by three different owners, according to Marino, but for the past 30-plus years, Ted Knowles has been the ma-
jority owner. He added that Broad Street is considering acquiring the rest of the center down the road. The center is currently 30 percent unoccupied, but home to businesses like the ARC Store, Dollar Store and Save-A-Lot, as well as Casa Bonita, and Jacoby said Broad Street is working to keep these long-time business locations while opening the center up to redevelopment. “We like all the redevelopment work along the corridor, and like the nearness of the W Rail and Lamar Station,” he said. Jack Buchanan and Erinn Torres, both with Broad Street’s Denver office, collaborated with Carrie Mesch from MESCH Commercial Real Estate to manage the acquisition of the JCRS Shopping Center, according to information pro-
Casa Bonita is part of the JCRS property sold to Broad Street, LLC. Photo by Clarke Reader vided by Broad Street. Kyle Underwood with Legend Realty Group represented the seller.
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fective by asking you to ratify an agreement that will not be approved by members of the Board of Education.” When asked, school board president Ken Witt declined to answer whether the board had directed staff to send the memo. “I will speak to the process,” he said. “If the JCEA is to take a set of terms they know the board cannot agree to, then we go to fact finding (third-party dispute evaluation), which is a new process in this (negotiation), and then the board of education will make a decision based on those recommendations.” The tentative agreement covered step compensation increases for teachers, the standardization of district benefits, additional compensation after the increased cost of PERA, the district’s public pension and retirement fund, and having a competitive wage for newly-hired teachers. According to the memo, compensation for probationary teachers is the only item left to be resolved by both parties. “The district believes it is important to differentiate in terms of compensation between the vast majority of teachers who are rated effective and the small number of teachers who haven’t met that standard,” reads the memo. The district has a compensation placeholder in its preliminary budget, increasing the amount from $11.7 million to $17 million for step increases for teachers. “My position is that performance needs to be part of compensation,” Witt said. “I think we need to give raises to our effective teachers, and have a performance-based compensation plan in place.” In early April, the JCEA negotiating team declared an impasse, noting its concerns were not being met during open negotiations. The two sides began mediation, resulting in the tentative memorandum of understanding agreement. With budget deadlines at hand, the two sides must settle on a version of the agreement or move on to fact finding. “With a new superintendent coming on, the end of the year, and all the things happening, I think it would be best to put it (mediation) to rest and move forward,” Prichard said. “I think the agreement we put together is very much in line with what the community expressed and what they want to see.”
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Making a ‘healthy’ promise to myself Have you ever heard the phrase: “If I’d known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself?” I was reminded of these words last week as a result of my BMI, my BP, and my LDL. That’s because I recently participated in the 9HealthFair at the Apex Center. The health professionals there recommended both better nutrition and more exercise for basic things such as body flexibility, sleeping better, and maintaining a healthy weight. Actually, everything except my LDL – too high – and my overall cholesterol – way too high – was in the acceptable range. In most cases, I’m average for a female in her 50s. A little low here and there, and little high on some scales, but still within defined limits for good health. For example, my BMI (Body Mass Index) is normal and my BP (blood pressure) is excellent. But my cholesterol – what’s up with that? The overall number has been climbing for the last several years and, although
that’s an undesirable trend, it hasn’t been this far out of the defined limits for risk. Cholesterol is an essential blood fat found in nearly every body tissue. Yet, as most of us know, elevated levels of cholesterol are associated with a higher risk of heart disease and clogged blood vessels. I learned a few years ago that there is actually a “good” cholesterol, the high-density lipoproteins (HDL). This conglomeration of blood fats acts as a scavenger, removing excess cholesterol from artery walls. On the other hand, HDL’s evil twin,
LDL (low-density lipoproteins) is lurking in my blood vessels, literally. This is the cholesterol that forms deposits on artery walls, so the high level of my LDL is really concerning to me. More than a science lesson, too, these results have me wondering why my numbers are as high as they are. Some forms of high cholesterol are hereditary, but to our knowledge there is no history of high cholesterol in our family. My diet isn’t extreme in any direction, healthy or unhealthy, and I’ll be interested to learn whether these are numbers that I can change by adjusting what I eat. In any case, more fruits and veggies and lean protein are just right for summer meals anyway. But exercise … my exercise routine is, well, nonexistent. The routine part, that is. And, actually, since I returned from trekking in Nepal around Thanksgiving time, the exercise part itself has largely gone missing as well. This time last year, I was
training for the trek by hiking at altitude at least once a week and I have yet to get back into that groove. And, I wonder, too, could my cholesterol have been this high even while I was getting my exercise by putting down the miles every week for months? Or has it suddenly shot out of control since the holidays? Neither option makes me comfortable, and I’m headed to the doc’s office to figure it out. I owe it to myself to take better care of me. Fortunately, these longer and warmer summer evenings hold the promise of getting out on my bike and now, especially with my results form the 9HealthFair, that’s a promise to myself that I intend to keep. Andrea Doray is a writer who intends to incorporate more of the good stuff and less of the bad stuff into both her diet and her lifestyle. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
question of the week
Will the Rockies reach new heights? The Rockies’ winning record is taking many by surprise. We asked folks around Denver whether those wins will continue to pile up.
“Yes. Their pitching is better, and they’re getting some hits from their outfielders, and I think that’s going to continue to be the case.” Rick Longworth
“No, because they suck.” Ben Clapper
“I don’t know. They’re my team, but they are the Rockies, after all.” Kenny Lobato
“Yes, but there’s still 100 games to go. It’s too early in the season to really know.” George Adsit
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Find a life worth loving Well, that does it. As you are reading this, it is quite possible that my oldest daughter is walking up to the podium at the 1st Bank Center to accept her diploma and officially become a high school graduate. With that, Elizabeth Kay Alcorn becomes, well, her own person (which, incidentally, is why I am using her name in a column for the first time ever). And, being her own person, she is now busy figuring out “what’s next?” The thing is, most of those high school seniors walking with her have probably been told what’s expected of them next. Whether overtly, or subtly, they’ve been told that they should go to college, or get a job, or go in the military. But, telling an 18-year old what is expected of them has almost no relation at all to what they want to do, or what they will end up doing. So Lizzie, and others, allow me to give you some food for thought. What you do to earn money to pay bills is one of life’s most important decisions. And, to get to the point where you earn money, some of you will have to spend 2, 4, 7 or even 11 more years in more schools just to get the opportunity to work. And work, it turns out, is hard; but it is infinitely harder when you end up doing something that you hate, no matter how well-paid. So, consider well the path ahead of you. Ask yourself, “Is this what I really want to be doing, or am I just trying to live up to someone else’s expectations for me?” Which bring up the question: How do you know? When my buddy Jay and I wrote on this subject a few years ago, we asked a lot of people, and they told us the way to know if what you’re doing is good for you is that your passion for it drives you out of bed in the morning. It consumes your thoughts on your free time, perhaps it even becomes a distraction for you when you’re trying to get other things done. True passion is the fuel of great achievement. Think about the things that cause
you to lose track of time, that will push you to work through your lunch break and through other appointments — that is your passion! Find a way to earn a living at that, and you will never have the sad, desperate lives that ordinary men (and women) lead. It’s possible, of course, that many of you have never found something that drives your passions like that. And that’s okay — there’s time. But, can I suggest, rather than go off to “find yourself” at a college that you don’t love for the low, low price of $30,000 of debt, that you divert your energies into service for a while? Whether that means the military, or a mission trip, or something like the Peace Corps, it makes no difference: you will learn more about yourself in three months of service to others than you will in four years of directionless college. As for Lizzie, she’s doing all of that (and came up with it all on her own!) and we — her mother and I — could not be prouder! One of her great gifts, perhaps even greater than her dancing, is her heart for helping people, for serving them. So, Lizzie is entering the National Guard, with an eye on eventually getting her college degree and becoming a Physician’s Assistant through the Guard. She wants to be one of the first people on the scene after a disaster, to be a part of putting the pieces back together, and that’s what the Guard does. Well Alcorn continues on Page 7
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Stand firm Jeffco board: Keep the values of quality education, transparency and collaboration at the heart of your work. As former members of the Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education, we have developed unique and independent perspectives on what Jeffco’s schools, students, teachers and administrators stand for, and what they’ve achieved. While we come from different backgrounds and ideologies, and served on very different boards, we have come together to voice our shared beliefs about some fundamental values that have always been at the core of our work for Jefferson County Public Schools. First, there has been much discussion lately about charter schools and choice. What we know for certain is that our district has offered educational options for 44 years. That’s when the very first option school, Jeffco Open School, opened its doors. Dennison Elementary, opened in 1974, was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2003 and 2010 for sustaining high achievement over time, and was recognized most recently in 2013 as a John Irwin School of Excellence. Then there’s Warren Tech – a highly regarded career and technical education school – and D’Evelyn – a rigorous liberal arts option school. In addition, students who wish to stay in their neighborhood schools can take advantage of a variety of educational choices including International Baccalaureate, Gifted and Talented, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs. We are proud of the extensive list of choices within the district, and believe it illustrates how important choice is — and has always been — to Jeffco. Secondly, we learned during our service on the Board of Education that transparency of board activities is key to maintaining the trust of the community – a fundamental requirement for any governing organization that hopes to function at a high level. We believe that soliciting
input for the annual budget was a critical part of our jobs as leaders of the school board. We did so by creating budget committees and conducting surveys as well as hosting public hearings and forums. We then carefully considered the feedback we received when adopting the final budget. We sought support from voters through mill and bond elections where we specifically laid out how the additional funds would be spent. We won taxpayer support for these mill levy and bond issues because they knew exactly what would be done with the money. We kept our promises to taxpayers and remained accountable by creating financial oversight committees that reviewed how all monies were spent and ensured we stayed within budget. To ensure transparency, we judiciously limited executive sessions — only when required to discuss personnel and legal issues – and encouraged public participation in our board meetings. All of us appreciated the value of public input as part of the democratic process of school governance. Everyone was permitted to speak under the same rules and guidelines, and no one person or group was favored over another. The current erosion of transparency is particularly troubling to us. Examples include creating different rules for members of the public wishing to address the board and seemingly making decisions outside the boardroom without the input of either the full board or the public. Disagreements are inevitable, but dishonesty and disingenuousness are not. Effective leaders work hard to engender trust with their stakeholders. When that trust is diminished, it is no longer possible to move forward in a constructive, coordinated manner with the best interests of all at heart. Last, but certainly not least, we believe our teachers are our most valuable assets in providing a quality education for all students in Jeffco. Teachers are doing the critical work of the district, taking on the additional responsibilities to implement changes that have enabled our district to
increase performance over time. Treating teachers poorly will undermine future directives. And if we don’t consider our teachers as worthy collaborators in setting the course for our district, how do we trust them to shape and educate children, our most precious commodity? In past years, Jefferson County has been widely recognized as a national model of collaboration between teachers and the district. In speaking to the National Press Club, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan noted how in “... Jefferson County, Colorado unions and management are working together to find new and better ways to evaluate teacher effectiveness and reward success in the classroom.” A recent story on Colorado Public Radio noted that before the new board majority took over last fall, our “86,000 student district has been largely free from turmoil found in other large districts.” This is a legacy of which we are immeasurably proud. Unfortunately, we fear that what we worked so hard to build is being destroyed by the actions and decisions of the new board majority. As people who care deeply about the future of Jeffco students and our district, we urge the new board majority to keep the values of quality education, transparency and collaboration at the heart of their work. By Jon DeStefano David DiGiacomo Robin Johnson Sue Marinelli Debby Oberbeck Hereford Percy Judy Pierce Bill Ross Rick Rush Dave Thomas
Keep standards up My mother is a 30-plus year veteran teacher with Jefferson County Public Schools. Sitting beside her last week, I was reminded of all the great Jeffco educators who have influenced my life. Ms. Kirstein
made me love learning in kindergarten. Mr. Frederickson instilled a love of science in me. Mr. Wood and Mr. Determan provided me with a world view. Ms. Klemm taught me how to write. And Mr. Brown encouraged me to pursue a journalism major and gave me the tools to be an effective coach. They, along with so many others, made significant contributions to who I am today. I am thankful my own children each have a list of Jeffco educators who have had a profound impact on them as well. That’s why I am so disheartened by the actions of the Jeffco School Board in its negotiations with the teachers’ association. In order to balance the district’s budget, our teachers gave up pay increases, took furlough days, managed increased workloads and more. All in the name of doing what’s best for their students. Yet as district money concerns have diminished, this board deems it more important to do anything but meaningfully improve teacher compensation. Never mind that results of a county-wide survey overwhelmingly supported better compensation for our teachers. I want Jefferson County Public Schools to continue ranking among the top school districts in the nation. We need to stand beside our teachers. You can’t put students first if you put teachers last. Sydney Ayers Golden
Schrader for Jeffco sheriff Jeff is a long time resident of Jefferson County and has had a 30 year career with the Sheriff’s Department. Jeff has served in leadership roles and supervised operations of all the divisions of the department. His experience, dedication, caring, and commitment is needed to continue providing for the safety and security of the residents of Jefferson County. Please vote for Jeff in the Primary Election on June 24. Rita Peterson Lakewood
Preparing for 2015 New website gives citizens outlet for discussion
2015 is going to be a big shake-up for Lakewood City Council. There will be a new mayor and and five city council seats will be up for grabs. In preparation for the coming election, and as a way to inform residents on issues affecting them and their city, resident Randy Little has launched a new website called “Citizens for Lakewood 2015 and Beyond.” The website — which can be found at www.CFL15.com — features forums and message boards where residents can talk about issues that affect them, a city council score card and vote tracker. “I was approached by residents who wanted more interaction and the ability to comment on issues,” Little said. “At city council meetings residents only have three minutes to speak to council and councilmembers can take as long as they want to respond with no rebuttal. This is a way for them to have their rebuttal.” Little, who developed and runs the site, said that he is neutral when it comes to the
issues up for debate on the site. He said that since the site is independently run it will ensure a freedom and lack of bias to the proceedings. “All citizens can create a profile and log in to participate in these talks,” he said. “We’ve also invited the mayor and city council to get involved as well so they can participate in the dialogue.” The site has been open for right around three weeks and already has nearly 300 people signed up — Little said that anywhere from 10 to 35 new people are signing up every day. “Right now we have a survey up about recreational marijuana in the city that is getting a lot of interest,” he added. “We also have a rating system for how the mayor and city council are doing and we’re trying something that has never been done before — vote tracking for the elected officials.” Little said the vote tracker will be a great way for residents to keep track of how their elected officials are voting on issues that matter to them. “So far we’ve had a great response from people,” he said. “The site is a way for people to see and have a voice on the decision their elected officials make.” For more information, contact Little at info@CFL15.com.
Alcorn
to make the world a better place. We’re still here to help — but you have the keys now. Good luck, and God Speed!
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played, Sunshine! So, graduates, here it is: life. Live it to the fullest! Learn who you are and what drives you, and then use that knowledge
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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Going green as a group Southern Gables neighborhood recognized by city By Clarke Reader
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celebrate the neighborhood’s achievement of becoming an Outstanding Sustainable Neighborhood in year’s time. “I think you reached this level in record time,” Murphy told the crowd in attendance at the event at Green Gables Elementary School. “This is a remarkable accomplishment that you’ve achieved here.” The Southern Gables Neighborhood is around 900 homes just northwest of the Wadsworth Boulevard and Morrison Road intersection. According to Robert Young, a member of the neighborhood, in the past year residents have taken a variety of sustainable programs, from water conservation to waste reduction and xeriscaping. “We’ve had classes on things like gardening and raising chickens,” he said. “We’ve also had a seed-swapping meeting. Dana Gutwein, one of the leaders in the community, addressed the crowd to talk about how these projects have grown out of partnership with the city. “This is a really special program that has led to some great projects,” she said. “These are all things we can be really proud of, and shows how much of a family our neighborhood is.” Lakewood’s Sustainable Neighborhoods Program was started in 2012 by Sustainability Manager Jonathan Wachtel and gives neighborhoods the opportunity to work toward varying levels of certification by hosting projects and events that reduce their ecological footprint. Participating neighborhoods earn credits for their efforts and can receive Lakewood’s designation as a Participating Sustainable Neighborhood or an Outstanding Sustainable Neighborhood based on their credits. “It’s so exciting to be here when a neighborhood receives this distinction,” Wachtel said. “It’s really uplifting to see the success and all the energy the neighborhoods put into it.” During his speech, Murphy highlighted the mosaic of neighborhoods that makes up Lakewood, and that is something that Kerr reflected in his remarks. “Neighborhoods are the building block of community,” he said. “It really shows the hard work and cohesion that you have together.” Pettersen spoke about the inspiration all the projects provide, and Quinn said that sustainability isn’t just an academic idea — it’s something that people see every day in their homes, jobs and community. In the end, Gutwein probably summed up the feeling of the neighborhood best. “There’s nothing we can’t do and I’m excited to see what we do next year and the year after that,” she said. For more information, visit www.Lakewood.org/GreenNeighborhoods or http://sustainableneighborhoodnetwork.org.
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Music, movies brighten those summer nights
Swallow Hill, Arvada Center team up for concert series By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com There’s nothing quite like a summer concert under the stars, and the Arvada Center has a new partnership with Swallow Hill Music to bring a variety of talented acts to the center for its summer series. The summer concert series will kick off at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., on June 9 with Jamie Cullum and ends on Aug. 30 with The Mavericks. Swallow Hill, which has put on concerts all over the Denver area — perhaps most famously at the Denver Botanic Gardens — is a similar organization to the Arvada Center, according to Tom Scharf, CEO of Swallow Hill Music, which is one of the reasons he is excited about working with center. “We’ve been aware of the program that they’ve been doing over there, and we like to work with unique Colorado nonprofits,” Scharf said. “We’re always looking for ways to help other organizations like ours.” Roger Menell, director of concerts at Swallow Hill, said that he and other Swallow Hill staff received a tour of the Arvada Center and had a chance to meet with staff and learn about the center. “We talked a lot about the history in the area,” he said. “We want to learn what the customers want and are asking for. Who is the audience, and what do they like?” For this first season working together, both Scharf and Menell said the goal is to bring a lot of diversity in terms of performers and see what kind of artists draw the largest crowd. “We have something for singersongwriter fans, jazz, and roots music, which is a specialty of ours,” Menell said. “We’re always looking for ways to get different kinds of artists to perform.” Some highlights for the coming season include the original lineup of The Subdudes, who are going on the
IF YOU GO WHAT: Arvada Center 2014 Summer Concert series WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada WHEN: June 9 - Aug. 30 Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. COST: Varies per concert $12 to $60 INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or www.summeratthecenter.com road together for the first time in 17 years. The New Orleans-based band has created an acoustic-tinged style that has made the band extremely popular in the Denver area. According to Menell, in 2013 the bestselling show of the season was the Robert Cray Band, and so the blues-guitar master will be back this year on June 21 for an evening of stellar blues-rock. On Wednesday, July 30, classic singer-songwriters Don McLean and Judy Collins will be visiting the center. Collins has been touring and inspiring artists and audiences in the country and folk genres for years, while promoting social activism in her songs. In addition to these kinds of artist driven performances, the Arvada Center will also play host to the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the Denver Brass and Colorado Ballet. The Arvada Center is a favorite concert spot not only for its great acoustic and intimate setting, but also for the relaxed atmosphere and picnic baskets that audiences are allowed to bring. “We want to keep growing the program here in Arvada, and we really think we have a schedule that has something for everyone,” Scharf said. “I think this shows what our mission is really about — connecting people to music,” Menell added. “We’re thrilled the community in Arvada has welcomed us.” For tickets and more information call 720-898-7200 or visit www.summeratthecenter.com.
The ArvAdA CenTer 2014 SUmmer COnCerT SerIeS Mon. June 9 Jamie Cullum Thu. June 12 Asleep at the Wheel and Jake Shimabukuro Fri. June 20 Wonderbound presents Memories feat. Hal Aqua and The Lost Tribe Sat. June 21 Robert Cray Band Thu. July 3 Celebrate America with the Colorado Symphony Thu. July 10 Colorado Symphony presents Boston Pops Tribute Thu. July 24 Colorado Symphony presents Mozart Under Moonlight Fri. July 25 Pat Metheny Unity Group w/Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez, Ben Williams, and Giulio Carmassi Wed. July 30 Don McLean and Judy Collins Tue. Aug. 5 Los Lonely Boys and Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Sat. Aug. 16 Colorado Ballet presents An Evening Under the Stars Sun. Aug. 17 The Subdudes - The Original Lineup Reunited! Fri. Aug. 22 The Manhattan Transfer Sat. Aug. 23 The Denver Brass: A Space Odyssey w/ Edd Nichols as Hal the Computer Sat. Aug. 30 The Mavericks
Film on The Rocks is the talk of the town, and not just in Morrison, home of Colorado’s beloved Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The 2014 Film on the Rocks schedule is out and features old favorites, like “Caddyshack” and “The Big Lebowski.” And, of course, each film night features some great bands. Films are on Tuesdays except for June 16, a Monday. The Film on the Rocks 2014 schedule was revealed May 15 on Facebook and here’s the complete schedule (more details at www.facebook.com/filmontherocks): June 3: “Caddyshack” with Ark Life and Covenhoven June 10: “Fight Club” with Flashbulb Fires and Face Man June 16: “Labyrinth” with Grizfolk and Total Ghost June 24: “This is Spinal Tap” with School of Rock USA July 1: “The Fast and the Furious” with Native Daughters July 8: “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” with Boy & Bear and Inner Oceans July 29: “Pitch Perfect” with Tracksuit Wedding and The Messers Sept. 2: “The Big Lebowski” with The Congress and Tyler Lee Holter
Brown Palace names chef
Chef Daniel Sturm, formerly with the Wynn in Las Vegas, has been named the new executive chef of the storied Brown Palace Hotel. Sturm has also worn the top toque at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, and he graduated from the University of NevadaLas Vegas with a degree in hotel administration.
Christina Crawford at Lannie’s
Leave your wire hangers at home. Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, at Arapahoe and the 16th Street Mall, has landed the off-Broadway show “Surviving Mommie Dearest — An Evening With Christina Crawford,” a documentary film and talk back, at 8 p.m. June 6 and at 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. June 7. This show covers 100 years of show business and details the turbulent relationship between Christina and her adoptive mother, movie legend, Joan Crawford. Christina’s memoir, “Mommie Dearest,” was the basis for the 1981 film of the same name starring Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford. There will be a meet and greet on June 6 following the 8 p.m. show and on June 7 before the 6:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $25 each, and available at www.Lannies.com, or by calling the box office 303-293-0075.
Dyer changing duties
Churn, churn, churn. Add 9News morning anchor Kyle Dyer’s name to the growing list of Channel 9 on-air talent leaving their posts. Unlike sports anchor Susie Wargin, who is trading her microphone for a career in real estate, and entertainment reporter Kirk Montgomery, who took an Parker continues on Page 10
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anchor job in Michigan, Dyer is sticking around the station on the 11 a.m. and noon news show and will be taping pieces that will air on various newscasts. Oh, and don’t forget traffic watcher and meteorologist Amelia Earhart, who departed not long ago. The job switch, which Dyer says was per her request so she could spend mornings and evenings with her husband and two daughters, takes place mid-July. Dyer has been a fixture on the morning news set for 18 years. Dyer explains her reasons for leaving the morning newscast (with its 1 a.m.
May 22, 2014 wake-up call) and her new duties in a video interview at www.9news.com/story/ about-us/2014/05/12/kyle-dyer-9newsmorning-anchor/8982829/.
Colorado rough on moms
Is Colorado selling moms short? The state ranked an embarrassing No. 44 in Wallethub.com’s rating of the Best and Worst States for Working Moms (http:// wallethub.com/edu/best-states-for-working-moms/3565/). For child care, WalletHub ranked Colorado a 42, for professional opportunities a 37, and for work-life balance a 22. You can check out how other states ranked, and the criteria used for the results at the link above.
Hotel Teatro eatery gets update
Prima, the second restaurant inside The
Hotel Teatro, helmed by chef Kevin Taylor, closed at the end of March and will reopen in July as The Nickel on the renovated ground floor of the historic hotel. A chef-driven culinary concept, the menu will draw inspiration from its Rocky Mountain heritage, incorporating locally sourced ingredients into rustic stripped-down Colorado fare. The decor of the space will echo the menu, featuring textiles sourced from the Rocky Mountain region, custom-made furnishings and industrial materials. The restaurant’s name pays homage to the hotel’s storied past. With an original vault dating back to the property’s origins as Denver’s Tramway Building in 1911, the space was once used to collect nickels from customers riding streetcars. Leading The Nickel is chef/restaurateur, Jake Linzinmeir, a certified sommelier and executive chef. Coming from the mountains of Telluride to Denver, Linzinmeir brings an extensive knowledge of homegrown Colorado foods, having personally worked with farmers, ranchers
and foragers across the state. For more information, please visit: www.hotelteatro.com/the-nickel.
Overheard
Eavesdropping on a “dude from Wyoming” wearing a camouflage hat talking to a woman in a Capitol Hill bar: “Hi. I think you’re attractive, and I have to leave soon, but I was wondering if you date boys or girls? I noticed you’re not wearing a wedding ring.” “That was an interesting opener.” “I’m told in this neighborhood, you have to ask.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
Rolling into INSPIRE Week By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Colfax Avenue’s history is long and storied, and the 40 West Arts District is honoring one of the main methods of traveling the street. “Rolling Route 40: The Hubcap Art Show” will be on display June 6 through 28 at the 40 West Gallery, 1560 Teller St., and at
three local housing communities — Lamar Station Crossing Apartments, 6150 W. 13th Ave., the Meridian Westland, 10695 W. 17th Ave., and Westhaven Apartment Homes, 1430 Nelson St. “The hubcap show is our leading piece for INSPIRE Arts Week,” said Bill Marino, executive director of the Lakewood-West ColINSPIRE continues on Page 13
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Rams surge in playoffs Green Mountain bumps off Farmers, advance to the state semis By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com AURORA — All season long it was Wheat Ridge who was supposed to be 4A Jeffco’s best team and one of the best 4A teams in the state. Green Mountain was looked at as “the other pretty good team” in 4A Jeffco. Perhaps that motivated the No. 5 Rams who eliminated the No. 6 Farmers from the 4A state baseball tournament 5-3, Saturday at Cherokee Trail High School. Green Mountain (17-7) will now face No. 7 Durango (15-9) with the opportunity to advance to play for a state championship Friday at 12:30 p.m. at All-Star Park. The Rams lost their opening game in the double elimination tournament falling to No. 4 Niwot 15-11 in an offensive slugfest. But since they lost that game they have caught fire beating Ever-
Wheat Ridge pitcher Nick Ricigliano fires a fastball for a strike against Valor Christian Friday during the 4A state baseball playoffs at Cherokee Trail High School. The Farmers beat Valor 4-2 but were eliminated by Green Mountain 5-3 on Saturday. Photo by Daniel Williams green 8-2 and then the Farmers on Saturday. And despite finishing fourth in 4A Jeffco behind Wheat Ridge,
Evergreen and D’Evelyn, they are the last team standing with a legitimate shot at winning a state title.
The Farmers on the other hand are certainly disappointed they could not advance. Wheat Ridge rallied for a 4-2 comeback vic-
tory over Valor Christian Friday at Cherokee Trail High School. However, the Farmers were then beat by Durango 4-1 later that afternoon before being eliminated by Green Mountain on Saturday. Wheat Ridge (19-5) wraps up what was still a very successful season not only being just one of the eight teams that earned a berth to the state tournament, but by winning a 4A Jeffco league title in one of the toughest leagues in the state. But with the Farmers out of the picture Green Mountain can now focus on winning a state championship, which they very well could do. The Rams will enter their game with Durango as a favorite and if they win they will then face the winner of No. 2 Longmont and Niwot. Durango already beat Longmont 7-1 in a tournament opening upset victory, meaning if Green Mountain and Niwot meet again in the state championship game, the Rams will have to beat Niwot twice to win the state title.
Athletes on the run State track and field crowns new champs By Scott Stocker Peter Gireco of Wheat Ridge didn’t come through with his best effort of the season in the Triple Jump, but when you’re a state champion it’s hard to argue with “effort.” Gireco won the Class 4A state title in the Triple Jump last Saturday in competition at Lakewood’s Jefferson County Stadium with a mark of the 45-feet 11 1/2 inches. For that matter, Connor Turnage of Highlands Ranch is not about to complain, either, as he won 5A with a 48-9 3/4 effort. “This was not my best effort of the year,” Gireco said. “But I’m really excited to win as this also is my last meet. I had hoped for a PR, but I didn’t get it. Still I’m happy with the way it came out for me.” Regardless of not coming through with a best effort, winning a state championship in any event for any athlete will be one remembered for the rest of the athlete’s life. And, certainly was a fine day for the athletes from the Metro area. Bear Creek’s Osabisi Johnson will certainly remember his title in the 110-High Hurdles as well as his seventh place finish in the 300 Hurdles. Spencer Long of Poudre was the winner in the 300’s with a time of :37.83-seconds. “I’m just excited,” Johnson said. “Last year I was ninth and I had just hoped for improvement. All the guys in this group are good. I came in third in the prelims — now first. Just great. My speed today certainly proved to be the difference.” Moving down a few classifications saw Holy Family’s Ryan Younggreen come through with the 3A title in the 110 Hurdles with a time of :14.56. His effort also helped the Tigers to a fifth-place finish in the team standings with 52 points. The classification, by the way, was won by The Classical Academy with 103 points. “It was a good race to be sure,” Younggreen said. “The key was keeping right on focus and not let the others get to my head.
I just wanted to go out, keep going, and do what I had to do.” Columbine’s Bernard McDonald had to go through one of the biggest disappointments of the 5A meet in his Long Jump competition, and event in which he was the defending champion. The winner was Ben Morgan of Highlands Ranch with a leap of 22-8 ½. “I’m disappointed as I won it last year,” McDonald said. “In the finals I scratched on all three of my jumps, so I’m glad I at least had a few good ones in the prelims. I had one fine jump in the finals that I barely scratched on. My steps were not right as it turned out in the finals today. My steps were just not right today.” Arvada West’s Stephanie Bess finally came through with a title within the trio of field events. She won the Triple Jump on Saturday with a 37-foot-11 ½ inch effort and she certainly came close in the Pole Vault and Long jump. She was second in the Pole Vault behind Loveland’s Heather Waite, as she had more misses with each going over 11-9. She was third in the Long Jump with a 17-11 effort, an event won by Chyna Ries of Denver East with a mark of 20-4 ½. “Oh, my gosh,” said Bess, who also enjoyed playing the lead of Christine in Phantom of the Opera at school. “Last year was my first doing the Pole Vault in high school and I just wanted to have the positive attitude. A third and a second today – now I want to go for first in my last event, the Triple.” And Bess did just that. Zoe Gilbertson of Mountain Range had one of the finest improvements a freshman could ask for in the 5A, 100-meter hurdles. “I got a PR today and I had been seeded 18th,” Gilbertson said. “I ended up in sixth. I’m so happy as a freshman to have been in the state finals. The key for me this week was just to have a good mindset and to stay confident. Now, I’ve got a lot to live up to over the next three seasons.” Faith Christian’s Luke Yeager and Holy Family’s Erich Hixson placed third and fourth, respectively in the 3A 800-meters. Yeager ran 1:56.40 while Hixson clocked in at 1:56.50. The event was won by Robert Delfeld
If you make it to the finals, that means you had success at the state championships. And Bear Creek’s 4x100 meter relay team was honored to have been the seventh fastest team in the state on Saturday. Photos by Daniel Williams of St. Mary’s in 1:55.32. “I didn’t get what I wanted, but I did get a PR by two seconds,” Yeager said. “The key was to hang in with the others and to be pushed.” Added Hixson, “I got a PR by six seconds today and that’s a pretty fantastic feeling, but I just wish I could have finished higher. But I got beat by good guys and by Luke, who is a very good friend.” here is little doubt that everyone had an eye on the Niwot Cougars’ Elise Cranny in her distant events. After all, she is one of the highest rated prep track stars in the nation. And, she certainly proved her worth in winning the 800, 1,600 and 3,200-meter events. Not only that, Cranny paced the Cougars to the 4A girls title with 66 points, as well as setting two new records. She broke her own record in the 1,600 with a time of 4:47.54. More importantly, Cranny broke the 3,200 record of 10:21.37 that had been held by Boulder’s Melody Fairchild since 1991. Her time was a heart throbbing 10:17.48. “It was actually stressful and I was very nervous in the 800,” said Cranny, who ran the event in 2:12.05. “I just didn’t want it to get to me. I wanted to stay strong. It was windy and I’m not up to it. I finally got the
Faith Christian senior Tex Ritter spins, and then spins again, before launching his discus up and into the air during one of his preliminary throws Thursday at Jeffco Stadium. record in the 3.200 and it was such a fantastic one by Melody to break. I just always want to stay focused in what I do. There are runners out there who will stay with me for a while and that’s good for all of us.”
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May 22, 2014
D’Evelyn finished third in state Jeffco 5A struggles in tough field By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia. com THORNTON — D’Evelyn found itself in the mix for a 4A swimming state championship but was forced to settle as the state’s third best team Saturday at Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center. The Jaguars impressively racked up 204 team points but was beat out by second place Thompson Valley (244 points) and
state champion Air Academy (280 points). It was the third consecutive state title for the Kadets — and it wasn’t really close in the end even though they were pushed by D’Evelyn and Thompson Valley early. Air Academy won three events, including the 200 and 400 relays and Brennan Mays won the 500 free in 4:35.07. The Jaguars Daniel Graber won the 200 individual medley in 1:53.79, making him Jeffco’s only event winner in both 4A and 5A. Thompson Valley’s John Thorne won both the 100 back and 100 fly, making him the unofficial MVS (most valuable swimmer) of the 4A meet.
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Regis Jesuit absolutely dominated the 5A meet finishing with 410 team points — 220 points ahead of second place Cherry Creek who finished with 190 points. Fairview finished in third with 179 team points. It was the fourth straight state championship for Regis who won six of the 12 events and had top finishers in every single event. Highlands Ranch’s Nathan Mueller won both the 200 free and 500 free, and was one of the few swimmers who was able to shine through Regis’ massive success. Jeffco’s other top team finishers were Pomona, who finished in 15th place with 58 team points and Lakewood, finishing 18th with 43 points.
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And 4A’s only other multi-event winner was Estes Park’s Forrest Bessley who won both the 50 free and 100 free. In addition, 4A Jeffco had a couple more strong finished as Wheat Ridge finished as the state’s 14th best team with a team total of 61 points and Green Mountain finished in16th, with 56 points. 5A Jeffco didn’t fare as well as its 4A teams, without a school finishing in the top 12. Chatfield was 5A Jeffco’s top performer finishing in 13th place with 74 team points. Jeffco’s lackluster 5A showing was due partially because the competition in 5A swimming is so deep.
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Using their heads Green Mountain went on a incredible playoff run that ended with the Rams falling 1-0 to Cheyenne Mountain the 4A state semifinals Saturday at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker. Photo by Daniel Williams
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Jue added that some of the hubcaps will relate to memory function and Alzheimer’s. Keeping in the travel lane, 40 West will be hosting a classic car show from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at the gallery. “Hubcap Annie,” who Byerlein said is a famous Denver entrepreneur and business woman, will be on hand to review the hubcaps and share some of her stories. For more information, visit www.40westarts.org/Hubcaps.html.
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County locates potential ICCS home By Amy Woodward
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Heights/Hills neighborhood and Mesa View 6th Avenue West Estates. “We’re doing everything we can to meet with people,” Schell said. While there’s still a lot of “ifs” staff is currently working on a proposal to Goltra who have already proposed to lease the land at $20,000 a year beginning with construction, for a 40-year period. There will be two options to renew for an additional 15 years, totaling a 70-year lease, according to county staff notes. So far, there have been “several” contractors who are interested in designing the 50,000 square ft. building which will “in essence” be an apartment complex with 250 available beds, Schell reported. “The only thing we can really say right now is, we have grave concerns about the current site that’s under consideration,” said Cici Kesler, community manager of Mesa View Estates.
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May 22, 2014
Rodriguez hired as West Chamber president Denver native previously served on Parker chamber By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The West Chamber has a new president and CEO in Dan Rodriguez, who was recently announced as the successor to Brian Willms. Willms resignation is effective May 27, and Rodriguez will officially take over on May 28. “Dan has a lot of great chamber experience,” said Joni Inman, chairman of the board of directors, said. “He was at the Parker chamber and brought a lot of health
and vitality to their chamber. He also has a great business perspective.” Rodriguez, a Denver native, got his start in the business world thanks to his ability to perform. “When I was younger I did a lot of magic shows and eventually got sponsored by McDonalds and went to work for them for many years,” he exRodriguez plained. “I eventually got into purchasing franchises and my wife and I opened our first location in 1994 in Nevada.” The wide open desert didn’t suit someone from an urban area like Denver, and so Rodriguez returned to Colorado, this
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Instruction Former 6th Grade Math, Science, Language Arts Teacher and current GED Tutor with limited weekly availability to Privately Tutor your 4th - 6th Grader or a GED Student Effective and results proven techniques can help make your student an independent problem solver Please call Carolyn Pastore 720-272-5424
Garage Sales Garage Sale /Charity Fundraiser Saturday and Sunday May 24 and May 25 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Shelter Parking Lot 2540 Youngfield St Come Shop for a Cause and Help the Animals We Need Volunteers Angels with Paws 303-274-2264 Parker
Found - Mans watch at Spring Gulch Park. Call Mark to identify 303-506-7221
MOVING SALE May 23 & 24 8am-3pm 21558 Omaha Avenue 73 VW Bug Exercise/Audio/Video Equip. Household Items, Sporting Goods Roll top desk, Quilting Frame, Bunk Bed, Couches, Lots MORE!
Misc. Notices
Estate Sales
Lost and Found
Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
Arvada Estate Sale Everything goes! 55 years of collecting Friday & Saturday May 30-31 8am Tools, Garage Items, Furniture, Kitchenware, Clothing, Beds, Dressers, Handicap Equipment, Everything for sale including the House.
Miscellaneous 17th Annual Winter Park Colorado Craft Fair
Aug. 9th & 10th. Applications available call 970-531-3170 or email jjbeam@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Deluxe zig-zag sewing machine by Singer. Walnut Console, Exc. cond., Has all accessories, professional way with dial settings, speed controller, button holes, zig-zag stitching and more. $150 call 303-770-3576
Wanted to Buy
COINS FOR CASH:
buying individual coins and entire collections.
Call Todd: 303-596-6591
PETS
Bicycles
Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo
quartered, halves and whole
719-775-8742
Locally raised, grass fed and grain finished Beef & Pork. Quarters, halves, wholes available. Can deliver 720-434-1322 schmidtfamilyfarms.com
Feed, Seed, Grain, Hay
ELECTRIC BIKES Adult 2-Wheel Bicycles & & 3 wheel Trikes No Drivers License, Registration or Gas needed 303-257-0164
$11.00 65 lb bales Brome Orchard 303-618-9744 Franktown
Autos for Sale
Garage Sales Arapaho Hills Neighborhood garage sale.
SATURDAY, May 24, 8am-3pm. This mid century modern neighborhood is located North of Berry, West of Lowell. 10+ homes participating.Come find your treasures!
Arvada 3 family GARAGE SALE - Fri/Sat, May 23 & 24 - 10874 W. 79th Place, near 80th & Oak. 9 am - 4 pm. Baby stuff, tools, lots of household items and more! Arvada Garage Sale 7930 Noble Ct Arvada CO 80007 Sat. May 24th 9AM-2PM, quality furniture, sports equip, home decor, music equip, tons of toys, kitchen appliances, cash only Castle Rock Masters Club Circle in Plum Creek May 23 & 24 8am-2pm Multi-Family Designer Clothing, Complete Patio Set, Furniture and Misc. Household, Lenox Christmas Dishes, Noritake China, Silver Coffee Service, Pool Table, Miter Saw and Misc. Tools, Books and much more! Lone Tree 9483 Southern Hills Circle Friday & Saturday May 23rd & 24th 9am-1pm Furniture, KitchenAid Refrigerator, Wedding Dress from Bea's Bridal size 10, area rugs, tools - circular saw/sander, step extension ladder, and misc.
or you can decide to ban them but put it to the voters to be approved,” Cox said. “Voters can also initiate an ordinance banning these four areas if they wish to, as well.” Council clearly indicated they had no desire to legislatively permit any of the four business areas, and Mayor Bob Murphy came up with a motion that would let council legislatively ban cultivation, manufacturing and testing facilities and let Lakewood residents vote on whether or not they want to ban retail shops in the city. “Nearly 60 percent of voters in Lakewood approved Amendment 64, and we don’t know why,” Murphy said. “We don’t know if they wanted to see decriminalization or if they wanted to see retail marijuana shops.” Ward 4 councilman David Wiechman
YOUR WEEK & MORE
THURSDAY TO SATURDAY/MAY 22-24
THEATER SHOW Colorado Actors Company and Theater School presents “Quilters” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22, and 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, at the new Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. 1-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Go to www.coloradoacts.org, email coloradoacts@yahoo.com or call 303-456-6772.
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Firewood Pine/Fur & Aspen
Split & Delivered $225 Stacking available extra $25 Some delivery charges may apply depending on location. Hauling scrap metal also available (appliances, batteries etc.) Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173
Furniture
RUMMAGE SALE Clothes, jewelry, household items, small 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief 4x4 360 Engine, Less than 82,000 original miles New tires, new tint, new CD player and speakers, Great Condition, $9800 (805)310-4565
RV’s and Campers 5th Wheel- 1999 Sunny Brook 24ft. 1 slide, new roof, queen bed. Clean, smoke-free. $7000 303-841-3514
Cash for all Cars and Trucks Under $1000 Running or not. Any condition
(303)741-0762 bestcashforcars.com
Medical Medical Equipment 4 SALE Alum wheelchair ramp 3 63"x50" platforms, 16' of ramp, 34" high railings $3K cl 303-425-0435
DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 14 years of service
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CATHOLIC
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
Proclaiming Christ to the Mountains and Plains www.SaintJoanCatholic.org 12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232 Daily Masses: 8:30 AM, Mon-Sat Confessions: After Mass, Mon, Wed-Fri; Sat: 9:00-10:00 AM; 4:00-4:45 PM Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 AM, 5:30 PM
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Saturdays @ 5:30 2981 Bergen Peak Dr. • Evergreen CO
8010 West 62nd Avenue
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Worship.............................9:30 am Wed. Night Bible Study/meal...6:00 pm
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GARAGE SALE/FUNDRAISER Angels with Paws hosts at garage sale/charity fundraiser 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, in the parking lot at the shelter, 2540 Youngfield St., Lakewood. Volunteers are needed. Call 303274-2264 or go to www.angelswithpaws.net. TUESDAY/MAY 27 LIFETREE CAFÉ How to find and live a life of meaning and purpose will be discussed at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. “Living a Rich Life: Finding Meaning and Purpose” features the filmed story of Your Week continues on Page 20
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Arvada Christian Church
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appliances, tools, books, artwork, toys, furniture, homemade baked goods and more will be sold at the Golden Gate Grange rummage and bake sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road. Lunch will be available. Call Phoebe or Neil at 303-277-1742.
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2001 Chevy Impala 83,000 original miles Well maintained Great Condition $5000 (303)763-9975
Wanted Italian Furniture. Teak Wood Adam and Eve table. Leather Setee set. The price per each is $1000.00. Please call 303-269-5141.
DNA AND ANCESTRY Learn about the use of DNA to identify ancestors at the next W.I.S.E. (Wales. Ireland. Scotland. England) meeting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Denver Public Library, 7th floor training room. John Simmons gives a brief overview of British Isles history and continues with a discussion of the use of Y-DNA (paternal) and mtDNA (maternal) to identify ancestors The next regular meeting of W.I.S.E. is Sept. 20. Go to www.wise.fhs.org. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY/MAY 24-25
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urged banning all four together legislatively, but Murphy and other council members said that since the amendment passed in all Lakewood wards by 52 to 64 percent, council shouldn’t make that decision on its own. Ward 1 councilwoman Ramey Johnson voiced concern that there wasn’t enough data yet to make any kind of decision, and she voiced support for extending the city’s current moratorium — which ends in February 2015 — until 2016 to get more information. Wiechman voiced support for this but Cox and other council members spoke against dragging the issue out. In the end consensus was given to move forward on Murphy’s direction to staff. “We don’t often get a chance like this where we can go to the community and hear what they say directly,” Ward 4 councilman Adam Paul said. The next council meeting is a study session meeting at 7 p.m. on June 2 at Civic Center South, 480 S. Allison Parkway. — Compiled by Clarke Reader
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FOR ALL AGES 9725 W. 50th • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 421-3800 Main
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George Morrison, Senior Pastor
Please join us for our weekend and mid-week services
62nd & Ward Road
Family Worship Center Saturday ....................................................5:00 pm Sunday ..................................9:00 am & 10:45 am Wednesday ...............................................6:30 pm
4890 Carr Street
Sunday ....................................................10:30 am
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Golden First Presbyterian Church
On the round-about at South Golden Rd. and West 16th Ave. Sunday Praise & Worship................. ......9:00 am Fellowship Time .....................................10:00 am Church School ................................ .......10:30 am
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Miriam M. Dixon
Nursery provided
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UNITArIAN UNIvErsALIsT
Jefferson Unitarian Church 14350 W. 32nd Ave.
303-279-5282 www.jeffersonunitarian.org A Religious Home for the Liberal Spirit Service Times: 9:15am / 11:00am Religious education for all ages. Nursery care provided.
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GREENE'S REMODELING
Bathroom/kitchen remodeling, repair work, plumbing leaks, water damage. No job too small Window replacement. Serving Jeffco since 1970 (303)237-3231
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Christine Garde, who left an influential political position to launch a gang diversion program by moving into an urban gang-infested neighborhood. Admission is free. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY/MAY 27-28
STATEHOUSE BILLS The League of Women Voters has tracked some 90 bills this Colorado Legislative season and will discuss the outcomes of many of those critical measures, including oil and gas regulation, higher education affordability, mental health issues, gun safety, juvenile justice, solitary confinement, human trafficking and immunizations. Discussions are at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 27. Call Sylvia at 303-674-1715 for meeting location and information; and at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, at
Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. Call C.J. at 303-233-9696. An evening meeting also is available. Call Gwen at 303-903-4286 for details. Go to www. lwvjeffco.org.
TUESDAY/MAY 27, June 28 ART LEAGUE The Wheat Ridge Art League will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., Wheat Ridge. After the business meeting, local
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artist Anita Winter will demonstrate using water colors in paintings. Anyone who paints or is interested in painting is welcome. Residents in any Denver suburb are welcome. The art league also will have a show and reception 6-9 p.m. June 28 at the Teller Street Gallery and Studio, 7190 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. The art league is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Call 303-278-8247 or 303-421-1356 or email lartus1@msn.com or t.f.douglass@comcast.net.
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