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Kids’ take on Lakewood The theme for Mayor Adam Paul’s Lakewood is the city through the eyes of a child, and to that end, Paul wants to know what the children of the city think about Lakewood. Children are encouraged to send thoughts and comments to Mayor Paul at Lakewood.org/YouthView, and some of their ideas will be shown on the page and posted to Facebook. Children should tell the mayor what they think about: what challenges do they face in Lakewood? What do they like the most? What don’t they like? Mayor Paul made this yearlong initiative of listening to what Lakewood kids have to say a centerpiece of his State of the City speech last week.

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Gates Cambridge Scholar About me I was born in Louisville, but I came to Golden when I was a baby. I’m 21 now. I went to Kyffin Elementary, but attended middle school and high school in Lakewood. I graduated from Lakewood High School in 2013. Now I attend the University of Colorado in Boulder. I’m studying applied mathematics. I like CU because it’s close to my family, and it’s a big campus with a lot of research opportunities — especially for undergraduates, which is unusual. I also love hiking, and Boulder is a perfect place to do that. Gates Cambridge Scholar I’ve always been interested in mathematics, but my high school teacher, Mr. Gabaldon, influenced me to study it in college. I love solving puzzles and the fact that mathematics can provide proof. You can’t really prove anything in other sciences. I won a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to attend school at the University of Cambridge in England. I was quite surprised to hear that I won the scholarship because it’s very selective — only 36 people in the U.S. won it. I’ll be earning a PhD in mathematical analysis, and my research will focus on machine learning algorithms. The ultimate goal of my research will be to provide medical practitioners with an artificial intelligence to assist with diagnostics. I’ll be starting school there this October, and I’ll be there for four years. Golden visits I’m unbelievably excited to head out to England.

Derek Driggs, 21, grew up in Golden, graduated from Lakewood High School in 2013 and is currently a student at CU Boulder. He is one of 36 U.S. students who won a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to attend school at the University of Cambridge in England. There, he will pursue a Ph.D. in mathematical analysis. COURTESY PHOTO

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When the Federal Reserve raised its factors as inflation, the market for bonds, and interbank rate by a quarter percent last week, consumer confidence. It is also affected by several media outlets (you know, the Fake financial instability overseas which can cause News guys) reported that this REAL ESTATE money to flow into America. would result in higher mortgage Banks compete for your busiTODAY interest rates. However, mortness (of course!), so it only gage rates proceed to fall. Why? makes sense that what they Let me first say that I am not charge for their product — money an economist or even close to it. — is subject to the laws of supply The last time I studied economand demand. ics was as a sophomore in colBy that reasoning, if the econlege, and that was only the introomy is healthy and businesses ductory course. And since I’m are borrowing a lot of money, not in the mortgage industry, I then banks can charge more for only know what my mortgage it, and that impacts what they partners have taught me — and charge for all kinds of borrowing, one thing they have taught me is By JIM SMITH, including for a home purchase. Realtor® that the Fed Funds rate, which is Inflation has a direct impact on the rate banks are charged for overnight interest rates, and since any increase in the lending, has little or no impact on mortgage Fed Funds rate is designed to slow inflation, interest rates. it actually helps to keep interest rates low, Yes, it is understandable that the aver- not increase them. age American home buyer (or seller), unIf the Trump administration follows trained in business economics, might think through on its promised investment in infrathat an increase in the Fed’s interest rate structure spending, that could spur the econmight apply to mortgage loans, but it doesn’t. omy, which could put upward pressure on Here’s what I have learned, both from my interest rates. And if there are massive tax mortgage partners over the years and, frank- cuts, the government may have to borrow ly, by Googling “What affects mortgage more money to keep operating, which can rates?” Try that yourself if you want to delve also cause mortgage interest rates to rise. deeper. Another influence on mortgage interest Mortgage rates are influenced by such rates not obvious to the general public has to

‘Taste of Golden’ Returns on Monday, Mar. 27th

This event is a great excuse for out-oftowners to visit Golden this coming Monday, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Eat a light lunch so you can savor the offerings of several craft breweries, at least one winery, one distillery and over a dozen great local restaurants. The event, in its fourth year, is held at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th Street, on the corner of Washington Avenue in downtown Golden. Golden Real Estate is a sponsor, and we’ll be manning a table in the hallway outside the event. The event is sponsored by the Golden Chamber of Commerce — full disclosure,

I’m on the board of directors — and tickets are $30 at the door, or $25 if purchased in advance at www.GoldenChamber.org. This event has sold out in each of the past three years, so don’t count on purchasing tickets at the door. The event is open to all ages (tickets for children under 12 are $12.50), but anyone consuming alcohol will have to present a valid ID at the door. MillerCoors is the major supporting sponsor of the event, and will be pouring its Colorado Native, made 100% from Colorado ingredients, but six Golden micro breweries will be pouring their products, too.

do with the Fed’s continued buying of mortgage-backed securities (MBS), in a policy known as “quantitative easing.” The government holds about $1.7 trillion of these securities and only buys new ones to the extent that existing loans are paid off. My understanding of MBS and its impact on mortgage rates is that the Fed’s purchase of such securities keeps mortgage interest rates low, and that if rising rates cause fewer homeowners to refinance — that is, to pay off their current mortgages — then there will be less purchasing by the Fed of new mortgage-backed securities, which will only further feed a rise in mortgage rates. The “bottom line” is that the market rate for mortgages may adjust upwards in 2017, but not in step with, or related to, any increases in the Fed Funds rate. What you as a mortgage borrower should focus on is what type of mortgage you apply for, and how you might improve the one key factor in the interest rate you pay — your credit score. I’ve written about this before. Read my Feb. 23, 2017, column, which is

archived at www.JimSmithColumns.com. As for loan products, most buyers automatically gravitate to 30-year fixed loans, but those are the most expensive loans. If you can afford a bigger mortgage payment each month, a 15-year fixed rate loan carries a much lower interest rate and will save you tens of thousands of dollars in interest over the life of the loan. If you need to amortize your home over 30 years, but don’t expect to keep your home for 10 or more years, you should consider an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM), which will be fixed at a lower rate for 5, 7 or even 10 years before adjusting upward. The savings during that initial term can be big enough that a 5-year ARM might save you money over the cost of a 30-year fixed rate loan, even if you keep it for six or seven years. I’m guilty of making that mistake myself. For as long as I have owned homes (that’s since 1982), I’ve never kept a house more than seven years, yet all of my homes were financed with fixed-rate loans. I would have saved by getting an ARM each time.

Consider Demanding a ‘Closing Protection Letter’ Title companies are regulated by the State Division of Insurance, but almost anyone can start a title company. The DOI’s only requirement is that the owner of the title company prove a net worth of over $10,000. That’s pretty shocking when you realize that title companies hold millions of dollars of buyer’s money in their escrow accounts. The Division of Insurance reports that over the last 10 years, title companies have misappropriated $9.4 million dollars in closing/escrow funds related to real estate transactions. To better protect consumers, the Division of Insurance now requires that title insurance companies inform consumers of the availability of “Closing Protection Letters’ (“CPLs”) in

their title commitments, but that disclosure is buried in the title commitment and probably goes unnoticed by most buyers and sellers. At Golden Real Estate, we recently devoted one of our weekly office meetings to the topic and title insurance and the importance of obtaining CPLs to protect our clients. Lenders have always demanded and received CPL’s to protect themselves, and that coverage protects the parties to the transaction, but some buyer and/or sellers are getting added peace of mind by obtaining their own CPLs, which range in price from free to $25 per side. A cash buyer should definitely request a CPL for their transaction.

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Calm before a brewery’s busy anniversary weekend BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If one owns a brewery, it’s a good sign when St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday — it all but ensures a big evening crowd to celebrate. But for Anthony Martuscello, owner of WestFax Brewing Company, March 17 wasn’t just a holiday, but the beginning of a weekend of celebrating the brewery’s anniversary. “We’re going to have beer releases, giveaways and some great food,” Martuscello said as he opened on the 17th. “It’s been a challenge at times during the first year, but it’s also been fun.” It was quiet at about 2 p.m. as Martuscello prepared for the afternoon and evening, but he expected a two-day celebration full of customers new and old. In addition to the aforementioned giveaways and beers specials, WestFax,

WestFax Brewing Company and ShaWING food truck both celebrated their first anniversaries the weekend of March 17. It’s a fitting match, as the two worked together during their opening weekends. CLARKE READER located 6733 W. Colfax Ave., partnered with two food trucks — ShaWING on Friday and Mile High Cajun on Saturday. ShaWING brought Chris and Jessi Rizzo’s take on chicken wings, with a wing-

eating contest that evening. On Saturday, Mile High Cajun set up two separate buffets — a Colorado-inspired one paired with a Peach Saison, and a Cajun buffet paired with Concussion Protocol Belgian Quad.

Being part of WestFax’s celebration had a special significance for the Rizzos — they had been on site for WestFax’s opening, and it was also the anniversary of the ShaWING truck. “We were there that first

weekend, and there were such great people here,” Chris said. “It’s been a stellar year for us, and we’ve grown by leaps and bounds.” Both Martuscello and Rizzo spoke about the challenges of their first years, but also the incredible opportunities they’ve had. “I think I underestimated how stressful it would be. It can definitely be a roller coaster,” Rizzo said. “But it’s a labor of love for us.” WestFax is already looking ahead to its second year, with plans for growth and expansion. “We’ve received so much support from the City of Lakewood and 40 West Arts District,” Martuscello said. “We want to say thank you to all our customers for supporting us, and to come back and see us.” And as a few people began trickling in for an early taste, the weekend began.

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Jefferson County Public Schools has a plan to move Long View High School, a small alternative school, into the campus of another larger school for next school year. But parents, students and alumni say doing so would be the demise of the program. This was not a decision that the Board of Education voted on, but a decision made by Jeffco Public Schools staff. The Long View community however, believes the board should be involved in this decision. “Because it’s a school for at-risk kids, it has a smaller population and in many cases, the parents aren’t as involved,” said parent and advisory board member Dayna Ashley-Oehm.

“I think that it’s floated under the public radar and because it was a smaller program and not a closure, there was the notion that this didn’t have to be a board decision. But I am encouraging the board to start to look at this issue. As an advocate for this funky school that was the key to my son’s success, I’m not going to go quietly.” Long View High School — the smallest comprehensive public school in the metro area serving students in grades 10-12 in Jeffco — has four fulltime teachers and no more than 60 students a year. As of Feb. 15, enrollment for this year was 47 students. In its 23rd year of operation, it is housed in a 50-year-old temporary structure on the hill of Jefferson County Public Schools’ Life Long Learning Center campus in Lakewood. “Almost 24 years ago, we thought about the fact that there were a lot of kids who weren’t having their needs met by traditional schools,” said Pete Tierney, co-founder of Long View High School. “Some kids need more,

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Jeffco school district plans to move Long View High, and alternative school, to a new campus. COURTESY PHOTO and a sense of community and family — they were getting lost and dropping out.” So, with support from the school board at the time, Long View High School was formed. But the fate of the small school, which students affectionately refer to as “the shack on the hill” — or “home” — is now up in the air. District staff has recommended moving the school into the larger campus at McClain High School, which is also located on the Life Long Learning Campus. The move would save the district about $30,000 a year. Reasons for the move cited by the district include poor facilities, low student enrollment and a high operations

cost of $5.31 per square foot, which is higher than two of the five schools proposed for closure earlier this year. District staff proposes relocating the school to the McLain building, and demolishing the existing temporary buildings that Long View is currently operating out of. McLain, which can house up to 800 students, is at 62 percent capacity in 2016-17 with a student enrollment of 494. The 50 additional students from Long View would still keep student population there small, the district said. “We thought this was a done deal, but now it doesn’t look like it,” said SEE LONG VIEW, P16

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More and more people are coming to Colorado because of the numerous kinds of entertainment and activities to be found in the state according to The West Chamber. And The West Chamber wants to ensure its members and the community are wellversed in what Jefferson County has to offer. To that end, the chamber revived its quarterly Hospitality and Tourism program, which provides educational meetings and Bales networking opportunities in the county. “These meetings every quarter will focus on a different topic,” said Janice Holmes, director of membership and programs at the West Chamber. “Anyone in the community is invited to attend, but West Chamber members are able to attend for free.”

UPCOMING MEETINGS March 30 - arts and culture 7:30-9 a.m. Lakewood Cultural Center, community room 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood May 25 - great outdoors 5-7 p.m. Mount Vernon Country Club 24933 Clubhouse Circle, Golden August 24 - arts and entertainment 7:30-9:30 a.m. Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden The cost for nonmembers to the events is a $10 preregistration fee or $15 at the door. Register atwww.westchamber.org The cost for non-members is a $10 preregistration fee or $15 at the door. “This program is something we started years ago, but it kind of fell away as time went on,” explained Pam Bales, president and CEO of the chamber. “We had members approach us last year about getting this back off the ground, especially because we have so many great hotels, SEE CHAMBER, P9

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In school and in life, you never get an “A” from just one day of effort

HITTING HOME

Michael Alcorn

wrote last week about the “Hollow Person,” who completeness as a person — their relative proximity to the Best Self — is dependent on their willingness to put forth maximum effort. Before I proceed with the role of teachers and coaches in this process, however, I feel it necessary to dispel a couple of myths about effort. The first myth I’d like to dispel is what I call the “Myth of Today,” as in, “I tried really hard … today.” Allow me to illustrate. This past weekend my family and I went to see the Ralston Valley High School production of “The Little Mermaid”, and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Let me tell you, it is really amazing

what high school kids pull off. The songs, the music for the orchestra, the emotions expected of the actors — these are things that were conceived of and created for adults, grown up people with years of training. That schools attempt some of this stuff is just a little insane … but completely entertaining. And not just because the cute clarinet player shares a last name with yours truly… Anyway, imagine how effective such a performance would be if the lead actors showed up the night of the performance and “tried really hard,” but didn’t have their lines memorized and didn’t know their songs and didn’t know where they were supposed to be

on stage. “Trying really hard”, in most walks of life, is of almost no use at all unless you try hard on a sustained, focused basis over many weeks, months or years. And you hear this all the time in schools: “Johnny, how’d you do on your test?” “Oh, man, I really tried hard to do my best.” “Really? So how much have you been studying for the last four weeks?” “Well, like, I spent three hours on this stuff last night.” “And didn’t I see a drool puddle on your desk after class a couple days ago?”… SEE ALCORN, P11

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

… not that I personally pay attention to what’s popular or trendy, you understand. But seriously, did you know that we’re supposed to eat carbs? That’s right, our bodies need carbohydrates to work correctly, including proper brain function (which might explain a lot to those of you who’ve been around when I’m on a diet). Here are some other myth-busters of what I thought I knew:

Who is protecting the general welfare? Republicans hate Obamacare because it takes money from the wealthy to assist Americans who need help obtaining decent medical care. They think less fortunates should stand on their own two feet and fend for themselves. That’s the American way. Government help is “socialism” and socialism is bad. That’s why they also try to unravel Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security. Why is such “socialism” bad? Because it exacts too high a price from individuals and corporations. They must share their wealth with others in ways that reap them no particular benefit. But do we not all benefit from stable, strong and safe communities? Of course, we do. Indeed, our constitution recognized this by giving Congress “the power to provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.” Republicans love to spend ever increasing billions on defense, but cry foul when it comes to spending billions on the general welfare of the people. General welfare certainly includes the good health of all people in our communities. Thousands have clamored at town hall meetings throughout the country for Republicans to keep their hands off Obamacare. But neither Trump nor Republicans will listen. What can you expect when Trump and Senate Republicans filled so many cabinet positions with millionaires and billionaires? These are not people who need assistance to get health care. When the wealthy run the government, the common man has few good prospects. The wealthy ensure the government serves their interests, as recent government bailouts for banks and companies and a rash of deregulation establishes. (Heaven forbid coal companies should be prohibited from polluting public waterways!) But who is looking after the general welfare? Not this president and not this Congress. Peter F Munger, Arvada

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Challenging food factoids to chew on ALCHEMY

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arch is National Nutrition Month, and in my recent work for an organization that provides nutritional counseling, I learned a lot about healthy eating, weight loss and wellness and, no, my extensive knowledge about losing weight is not just from decades of back-and-forth dieting. In this world of gaslighting and alternative nutrition facts, there are a lot of myths about healthy eating that have been perpetuated by popular culture or trendy diet plans

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Say no to SB61 I wanted to speak out against Senate Bill 61. This Senate bill pretends it is about equality for all students. But equality is not in treating everyone the same, but rather treating everyone differently, according to their needs. This bill ignores our state’s chronic underfunding of schools. It blatantly dodges the civil rights disaster of our school funding situation in Colorado. Our schools are underfunded by almost a billion dollars, and the state plans to cut more. TABOR laws are creating a disaster, and the state is failing to take the mess to the public for help. Pushing this bill forward, that pits schools against one another in competition for the

meager resources at hand, is unconscionable. This is the beginning of a DeVoss-style school voucher disaster, and it must be cut off at the knees before more children are harmed, and more of their civil rights violated. Please oppose Senate Bill 61. Many Colorado charters have failed to demonstrate a willingness to be accountable to parents and community stakeholders, but democracy and public education demand both. These charter school funding schemes, without checks and balances, are wrong for public schools and do nothing to help our most vulnerable students. Please contact your senator today, and help him or her understand that we do not want DeVoss-style programs in Colorado’s already struggling school systems. Amalthea Aelwyn, Wheat Ridge

ALCORN FROM PAGE 10

Do you really think the secret of Peyton Manning’s success was that he “tried really hard” on game day? NO! His secret was that he was trying real hard on Feb. 17 (or any other meaningless day in the off season) to study film, and do physical therapy to heal, and work on footwork and study his playbook. To use our Hollow Person, if you spend three months at 70 percent, then the very best you can expect of yourself when the chips are down, no matter how hard you try, is 70 percent. The second myth I’d like to dispel is what I call “The Myth of Effortlessness,” as in “the very best at their things don’t seem to be trying at all.” There was one particular performer in “The Little Mermaid” who was especially effective in her role. Now, it’s true that Ursula, the Octopus-Witch, is a secondary role, so the amount of music and script she had to memorize was only half that of the two leads, but that doesn’t matter — she owned

the performance! The inflection in her speech was flawless, she altered the written music so that it better communicated humor and attitude to the audience, and the way she interacted with the audience from the stage was like a seasoned, mature professional. She truly made it look effortless. Which, of course, it couldn’t be. It is simply that she knew her role so well, had studied it so much, that she was able to improvise off of it to play the crowd better. Jazz musicians, who spend most of their lives improvising, call the process “woodshedding,” or “sheddin’”, based on an old image of taking your music and your instrument out behind the woodshed and practicing it until you know it so well it’s part of your DNA. “Effortlessness” is nothing more or less than the public end result of great efforts made in private. And most of those moments, with students, are the result of teachers and coaches going 100 percent. More on that next week. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com

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DORAY FROM PAGE 10

Don’t eat potatoes. Fake news! Potatoes themselves are not fattening – which is great news for a girl who grew up in the San Luis Valley and loves her some potatoes. It’s when we embellish by slathering on the butter and sour cream that we add a lot of calories. (I will have to work on this one.) We’ll gain weight if we eat after 8 p.m. Myth! According to the Registered Dietitian Nutritionists where I worked, there is no “magic time” to stop eating at night (also good news to a person whose circadian rhythm regular misses a few beats) as long as I’m not eating too many calories during the day. Oh …

well, there’s that. Health foods are better for us. Alternative fact! And just how do we define “health food,” anyway? So-called health foods – such as granola with added sugar, for example – can be just as high in calories, fat, and salt as other foods, and are often more expensive. Just because they call themselves health foods doesn’t mean they really are. We all need to drink eight glasses of water each day. Myth! Drinking eight glasses of water is overrated. The actual amount of water you should drink is based on your age, gender, weight and activity level. One guideline is to drink in ounces an amount equal to half your weight in pounds, up to 100 ounces per day. For some people, that’s fewer than 8 glasses, and more than 8 glasses each day for others. Mine varies with my

weight (see above). Fresh foods are always healthier than frozen/canned foods. Gaslighting! Because fresh foods may lose nutrients while sitting in the grocery store (or your refrigerator), both canned and frozen vegetables can be good choices. Frozen foods are usually flash-frozen shortly after harvest and retain the most nutrients possible. Canned foods are often processed quickly and retain most of their nutrients. But check to make sure that fruits and vegetables

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Three area couples that work together share their secrets

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or Mark Albrecht, the key to running a business with his wife on a daily basis is for each to know their strengths and weaknesses. “One of the things that I think is critical is to allow the other to lead in their sweet spot, what they’re good at,” he said. Kim, for instance, is exceptional at social media. Mark focuses on longrange planning issues. “I like to think and look ahead and plan ahead,” he said. The Albrechts own Cream City Market, which they run out of their Littleton home. The business revolves around selling a regional delicacy from their home state of Wisconsin — cheese curds — the solid parts of curdled milk. Before starting Cream City Market, Mark worked in industrial sales and Kim worked at a music conservatory. But they’re not alone in going into business together. Small business researcher Glenn Muske of North Dakota State University has estimated that around one in 10 households owns a family-run business. Jeremy and Katherine Yurek of Wheat Ridge also started a home-based business together. Katherine agrees with Mark Albrecht that letting each partner focus on what they’re good at is key. “He’s way more organized than I am,” she says of her husband, Jeremy, her business partner at Baba and Pop’s Pierogi. While he handles buying supplies and most of the production of their products, she concentrates on online sales, marketing, press and booking events. Baba and Pop’s, started as a food truck by Jeremy five years ago, is based around recipes for pierogi, filled Eastern European dumplings, handed down by his Polish immigrant greatgrandparents. The name, Baba and Pop’s, pays homage to them. The business has since expanded into online sales. “It was his idea that you couldn’t really find great pierogi in Denver,” Katharine said. Gwen and Patrick McCarroll, who own Java Jam Cafe, Restaurant and Guitar Bar at the Lincoln RTD Station in Lone Tree, also split up the work. Gwen handles the front-of-house operations, with Patrick taking the back-of-house duties as well as keeping the books. But for the McCarrolls, the best advice is to get help. “Don’t try to do everything yourself like we do,” Patrick said. “Because

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TIPS FOR FAMILY-RUN BUSINESSES Careerbuilder.com has some advice for families considering going into business together: Put everything in writing Spelling things out from the start prevents misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and fights because the written documents serve as a point of reference. Details include what each person’s specific tasks and responsibilities are, how decisions are made, how compensation will be determined and what the business’ long-term goals and succession plan are. Treat people fairly When it comes to managing family members, small business leaders often fall prey to extremes. They may fail to hold their relatives to the same high standards as other employees, or they may push too hard and be overly

critical. Either scenario sets the stage for resentment and discord. Prioritize communication While frequent, prompt communication should be a priority at any small company, it is especially vital at a family business. Undiscussed problems run the risk of causing damage both in and out of the office. Leave work at the office Don’t let your small business get in the way of enjoying time with loved ones outside the workplace. Constantly “talking shop” takes away from nurturing other aspects of your relationship. Try a no-business-atthe-dinner-table rule, cheer on a beloved baseball team together, or simply catch a movie that makes you both laugh. And don’t forget to give each other space.

you’re going to get tired.” Java Jam has several employees, but Patrick said he and Gwen are almost always there. Java Jam combines a coffee shop, a bar and a small music venue, and the McCarrolls play in their own duo, Power of Two. “We wanted to have a place where musicians could come and play,” Gwen said. The McCarrolls had been in business together before opening Java Jam three years ago. They owned a construction company, and Gwen had the previous experience of helping run a coffee shop in Syracuse, New York. Having a relationship that is already on solid ground is essential for running a family business, Kim Albrecht said. “The same things that apply to your personal relationship can translate into a business relationship,” she said. “And that can be good or bad.”

Mark and Kim Albrecht of Littleton own Cream City Market. Their advice to couples going into business together is to let each other specialize in what they are good at. KYLE HARDING

Katherine Yurek said she and Jeremy sometimes butt heads when setting goals for the business. “We argue and we bicker,” she said, “but we easily get over it.” Running a business means that couples will spend a lot of time together. The McCarrolls, who live across the street from Java Jam, spend nearly every moment together. The Albrechts spent a lot of time together even before they started Cream City Market. They share hobbies and have the same group of friends. “That set us up to succeed with this,” Mark said. Being together is part of the appeal to Katharine Yurek. Before moving back to the Denver area from Nashville, Tennessee, Jeremy worked in the music industry. Katharine joined the business later after growing unhappy in her accounting career. “We saw each other only at night,”

CONTACT INFORMATION Cream City Market www.creamcitymarket.com Baba & Pops Pierogi www.babaandpops.com Java Jam Cafe, Restaurant & Guitar Bar www.javajamcafe.com she said. “Now we get to see each other all the time.” Though each couple acknowledges challenges in their businesses, it’s still what they want to be doing. “We knew it was going to be hard,” Patrick McCarroll said. “But we both had the same idea of what we want to have happen here.” For the Albrechts, the business allows them to chase their passion. “We love food,” Kim said. “So the fact that we sell a food product is fun.”

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Marathoning theater at the Arvada Center Three repertory shows connect in themes, characters and diversity

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A lot of life is spent waiting — waiting for people to arrive or depart, for things to happen, or for answers to be made clear. This spring at the Arvada Center, the three repertory shows all examine characters waiting — for a bus to make it through a snowstorm in Kansas, for a deadly husband to arrive, and for meaning. “There’s this great theme we explore in all our plays this spring,” said Geoffrey Kent, an actor and director in the spring shows. “Not only waiting for something to happen, but what people do when they’re waiting.” “Bus Stop” runs at the Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through April 15. “The Drowning Girls” also runs through May 21, followed by Samuel Becket’s classic, “Waiting for Godot,” which runs April 21 through May 20. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 1 p.m. on Wednesday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Written by William Inge, “Bus Stop” tells the story of eight weary travelers forced to spend a night in Grace’s Diner in Kansas, because of a blizzard that has closed down the road. In “The Drowning Girls,” written by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson and Daniela Vlaskalic, based on true events, three women take back their voices and stories after being killed by the same twisted man. “There are lots of plays where men play a lot of characters, but you don’t see as many with women,” said director Lynne Collins. “These women didn’t have voices at the time of these murders, so we’re interested in showing how and why they became victims.” And in Becket’s “Waiting for Godot,” two men are trapped in a kind of absurdist limbo as they wait for the unseen Godot to arrive. “People may think they know this play, but many don’t know the full work,” said Sam Gregory, who is in

Same actress, different story. Emily Van Fleet plays Cherie in “Bus Stop” and Alice in “The Drowning Girls,” both running at the Arvada Center. Van Fleet is a member of the repertory group that has made the Arvada Center home this season. COURTESY PHOTO

“Bus Stop” and “Waiting for Godot.” “It’s an absurdist piece, so there’s a lot that’s not said, and some aspects that are really heavy, and others that just leave you laughing.” The 2016-2017 season is the first time the Center has taken a repertory approach to its plays, which means hiring an ensemble company of actors, directors and designers

who will put on all of the season’s productions. This leads to a lot of overlap — many of the actors are in two of the plays. All three shows run on the same stage, and there is even some performance overlap between “Bus Stop” and “The Drowning Girls,” and “The Drowning Girls” and “Waiting for Godot.” While this approach does provide

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Let’s go fly a kite! The 16th-annual Arvada Kite Festival will take over the Stenger Sports Complex Sunday, April 2. Families attending the event can bring their own kite or purchase one there. There will also be a Kids Zone for children ages 3-18 with interactive games, a jumping castle, face painters, balloon artists and hamster balls. Professional kite flyers will also give demonstrations. The annual Kite Festival is produced by the City of Arvada Festivals Commission. For more information visit www.arvadafestivals.com or call 720-898-7403. The City of Arvada’s Majestic View Nature Center is offering kite-making classes for children ages 4-10 in advance of the festival on March 31 and Saturday, April 1. The class costs $5

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Diana Wilson chief communications officer for Jeffco Public Schools, after the decision was challenged by the Long View community. “I know they are happy there, but our facility people don’t feel that we should be housing students there.” Long View was originally recommended for closure at the same time as Martensen Elementary and Zerger Elementary in 2010. In the spring of 2016, Long View was again named for closure in the original rollout of the facilities master plan. Those closures did not happen and the board launched a mill and bond campaign. But in the wake of the failure of that November 2016 bond and mill package, the district is once again looking at budget cuts. “In all honesty, I don’t think we would be having this discussion if the mill and bond was passed,” Wilson said. For the people that are making this decision to move Long View instead of closing it, Wilson said, “it felt like a victory.” But for those connected to the program, the move feels like a closure. “I think our students would say if they wanted to go to McClain, they would go there,” said Tierney, who retired last year after 22 years at Long View. “To have us inside McClain is counter-productive.” While Tierney reports a consistent graduation rate of 95 percent, the school district reports only a 37 percent graduation rate for 2016. “I know people feel this program is successful and helpful, but the data doesn’t support that,” said Wilson. “We’re spending a lot of money per student to run this program and the results

of it are negligible at best.” Tierney says the results are skewed because to be considered a graduate by the state, schooling needs to be completed in four years. Seventy-five percent of Long Views students don’t graduate in four years, Tierney said, because they come to the school behind in credits. “We take the long view of students,” Tierney said. “It’s not about getting in and out and getting credits as fast as you can. Our objective is to get you ready on all levels for whatever is next in your life. That takes time.” Tierney stressed that the school is not a credit recovery school. If a student comes to the school a year behind, it will take them an extra year to graduate. In 2015, Long View was chosen as a School of Opportunity by the National Education Policy Center. The center describes the recognized schools to “illustrate practices designed to close gaps in opportunity between students who come from advantaged and disadvantaged circumstances. They model what true reform is all about. Each and every one keeps the welfare of students at the center of their reforms.” Seven schools in Colorado were chosen. Wilson said right now, there are no plans for the board of education to weigh in on this matter. Tierney said he hopes the Jeffco Public Schools will think about its mission statement to provide quality education to all children. “If all means all, then our kids are part of that, and what they need is a small school that’s a separate facility,” Tierney said. “It’s a model that I think works, but I think it only works as a separate facility. I think moving it would be the demise of it. It’s not just the resistance to change. What we’re resistant to is hurting students who need a certain type of learning environment.”

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‘Stella and Lou’: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 24-25 and March 30-31, and at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. March 24-25 shows are in the Grace Theater; March 30-31 shows in the Carson Theater. Presented by Vintage Theatre. Call 303-444-7328 or go to www. thedairy.org for tickets and information. ‘The Nance’: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays through Sunday, April 2 at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. In the 1930s it was easy to play gay and dangerous to be gay. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com for tickets. Free parking. Adult themes. ‘Stage Kiss’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday from March 24 to April 15 at The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver. A pay-what-youcan industry night planned for Thursday, April 6. Second show in Equinox Theatre Company’s ninth season. Tickets and information at www.EquinoxTheatreDenver. com.

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Healing Power of Music: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 at Lifetree Cafe, 5675 Field St., Arvada. “Unlocking the Mystery of Music: New Findings on How Music Heals and Relieves” features a filmed interview with Sarah Johnson, a neurologic music therapist. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.

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Kite Making Classes: 4-5 p.m. Friday, March 31; 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Assemble, decorate and take home your own sled kite. Then fly your kite at the Arvada Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2 at the Stenger Soccer Complex. Go to arvada.org/public-classes. ‘Damage’ Art Exhibit: open through February 2018 at Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, in the mezzanine near the library. Denver artist Sharon Brown’s exhibit features psychologically charged paint-

vehicles, dance lessons, and staff and students in period costumes. Go to www.rrcc.edu/WWI.

this week’s TOP FIVE Self-Defense Class: 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 27 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Two-hour ranger-designed program includes psychological and physical self-defense techniques. For ages 14 and up. Dress in comfortable workout attire and bring water. Bring weight lifting, biking or MMA gloves, if you have them. Do not eat a large meal before class. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

‘Hello, Dolly!’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March 24 to April 9 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Presented by the Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company. Call 303-987-7845, stop by the box office or go to www.Lakewood. org/LCCPresents for tickets. Evergreen Players presents ‘Enchanted April’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays from March 24 to April 15 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Under the wisteria vines and sunny skies, four women discover their true selves, rediscover romance and forge lasting friendships. Call 303674-4934 or go to www.evergreenplayers.org. ‘A Skull in Connemara’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays from March 24 to April 30 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Additional shows at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 9, 16 and 23. A raucous and unsettling comedy about death and dirt. Call 303-9353044 or go to minersalley.com.

Arvada After Dark: April Fool’s Prank War: 6-8 p.m. April 1 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Get your prankster on and bring your best tricks to help your team win the Prank War. For ages 11-18. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org to register.

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Seed Starting: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn to start plants from seed using scientifically proven methods. Class covers starting mixes, light, heat and water for the best germination rates as well as schedules, storage methods and seed packet information. Space is limited. Go to arvada.org/ public-classes. Seed Swap and Giveaway: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Bring unused or unwanted seed packets and see what is available to pick up. Go to arvada.org/ public-classes.

Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada,

Wine, Cheese Fundraiser: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at The Club at Rolling Hills, 15707 W. 26th Ave., Golden. Guest speaker is Jonah Werner. Business casual attire. Adults only. Learn how Young Life impacts the lives of kids in central Jefferson County. All proceeds benefit Young Life in Golden, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood and the surrounding areas. RSVP by March 31 at www.centraljeffco. younglife.org.

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Dark Night, Star Light: 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, March 24 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 6 and up. Enjoy a night of stargazing while exploring those shiny points of light. Presented by Mike Dempsey of Jefferson County Open Space. Register at arvada.org/public-classes.

Exploring Black Anger: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15 at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. The non-fiction book club of the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will read and discuss “Between the World and Me,” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Please have book read before meeting. The group also will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at a site in Littleton. Call Lynne at 303-9855128 for information and location.

Bee Keeping for Beginners: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn about housing, handling, harvesting, equipment, common problems, benefits and other questions. Bring a copy of Bee Keeping for Dummies and a note pad and pen. Registration required. Lunch provided by Busy Bee Farm. Reservations at 303-424-7979. Spring Break Fun: 1-4 p.m. March 27 (movie time); 1-4 p.m. March 28 (Lego play); 1-4 p.m. March 30 (movie time) at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. We’ll show movies and play with Legos. Open to all ages. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. Hands Dirty, Feet Wet: 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 28 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Nature playdate is open to all ages. Kids can build snow forts, climb on logs, jump stump to stump, balance rocks, and connect with their world. Visit arvada.org/publicclasses.

Fox Hollow Golf Season: The Men’s Club plans its spring tee off party at 5 p.m. March 31 at Den Restaurant, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. A new member orientation is at 8 a.m. April 1 at the Den. Fox Hollow based CGA members are welcome to play in the club’s first 2017 tournament scheduled April 15. Go to fhmgc.org. Mile High Dowsers: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Learn about dowsing with the Mile High Dowsers. This month, Jennifer Newton leads beginning dowsing, and Bo Hanson leads practical dowsing. Hank Innerfeld shares Perspectives for 2017. Go to www. milehighdowsers.org. World War I Day: Thursday, April 6, at Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood campus. A free community event to commemorate World War I. Activities are free and include Vaudeville shows, a speakeasy, museum exhibits, historical guest speakers, re-enactments of trench warfare, presentations from academic departments, a display of 1920s

rear entrance (across the street from Beau Jo’s restaurant). Contact Gertrude at 303-902-6794. Fun with Animals: 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays in March at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 3-6 years. Learn about coyotes, beavers, bugs and fish. Use books, stories, crafts and games. Sign up at arvada.org/public-classes.

HEALTH

Immune 101: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Keeping your immune system fed with proper nutrition will ensure that your body is ready to handle whatever comes its way. Class is free. Call Kate Sheets at 303-4230990. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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SPORTS D’Evelyn sophomore Laryssa Hamblen (5) attempts to head in a corner kick during the first half March 16 at Lakewood Memorial Field. The Jaguars defeated Lakewood 4-0 in the non-league game. DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

D’Evelyn impressive in win over Lakewood BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAKEWOOD — D’Evelyn’s girls soccer team played greedy March 16 at Lakewood Memorial Field. The Jaguars (3-0 record) simply wouldn’t give up the ball on their way to a 4-0 non-league victory against Class 5A Jeffco’s Lakewood. “We definitely try to go forward as much as we can, but as long as we possess it we know at some point we are going to get it in,” D’Evelyn sophomore Laryssa Hamblen said. D’Evelyn, ranked No. 8 in the CHSAANow.com preseason 4A girls soccer poll, dominated possession which led to a pair of goals in the opening 15 minutes. Hamblen knocked in a rebound after a free kick in the 7th minute. Junior Anna Wright gave D’Evelyn a 2-0 lead on a straight-on run toward Lakewood senior goalie Brynne Davis in the 14th minute. “When the goalie started coming out on me I knew I had to place it,” Wright said of her goal. “I just went for it and it went in.” The Jaguars tacked on another pair of goals in the second half. Sophomore Shiloh Miller got a little lucky when her outside shot hit the cross bar, but bounced off the back of Davis and into the back of the net in the 48th minute.

Miller is one of three high-level club players who decided to play at the high school level this season. D’Evelyn coach Paul Moline says the added talent has “changed the dynamics” of the squad. “We were a very good team last year, but I don’t think we had the depth like we have this year,” Moline said. D’Evelyn lost 1-0 in the second round of the 4A state tournament last year to eventual state champion Lewis-Palmer. Sophomore Anne Pampalone closed out the scoring volleying in a ball off a corner kick in the 73rd minute. D’Evelyn has outscored Chatfield, Battle Mountain and Lakewood 11-2 in its three earlyseason victories. “I think we are doing very well,” Wright said. “Our possession is very good moving from defense to midfield to forward.” D’Evelyn has a pair of nonleague games against Dakota Ridge and Centaurus next week before heading into spring break the final week of March. The Jaguars begin their conference schedule against No. 7 Wheat Ridge (4-0) on April 4. “It’s a monster. Hopefully you are ready to plan in the tournament after playing in 4A Jeffco. It’s a handful,” Moline said of the 4A Jeffco League that features four teams that were in the top-10

in the CHSAANow.com 4A girls soccer preseason poll. “Valor is loaded. That’s the team to beat.” Lakewood (1-3) has a trio of games in four days this week. Tigers’ coach Tom Noor believes next week might be the biggest week of the season for Lakewood. “I think more important for us is next week when we aren’t playing top-10 teams,” Noor said. “We’ve got to get some wins.” All three of Lakewood’s losses have come against ranked teams — Evergreen and D’Evelyn in 4A and Arapahoe in 5A. The Tigers were also missing a pair of starters last Thursday who were at a club tournament in Las Vegas and have also been dealing with injuries already this season. “They are a good team for sure. No doubt about it,” Noor said about D’Evelyn. “We got a little beat up Tuesday against Evergreen, another top-10 4A team. I don’t know if we’ve recovered from that.” After a busy week, the Tigers have nearly a two-week break before the start of their 5A Jeffco slate that begins against Ralston Valley on April 6. Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco coverage, go online at CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS Kynlee Post, soccer, junior, Arvada West: She scored the game’s only goal in the Wildcats’ 1-0 win over Golden on March 15. Noah Mitchell, baseball, junior, Golden: He had five RBI on two hits in three at-bats in the 10-0 win over Conifer on

March 16. Kegan Hufford, lacrosse, sophomore, Lakewood: In a 20-7 Tigers’ triumph over ThunderRidge on March 15, Hufford scored five goals and was credited with two assists. Christian Cedillo, baseball, senior,

D’Evelyn: He went 3-for-3 with four runs batted in and stole a base in the 11-1 triumph over Berthoud on March 14. Kyle Cisneros, senior, baseball, Jefferson: Cisneros had a double, triple and two home runs in the Saints’ 6-4 victory over Mitchell on March 18.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are five athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Basketball all-stars will put on a show

t turns out the Colorado high school basketball season is not over, as 20 area players have made it to The Show. There will be four games this year in The Show, which is an all-star showcase set for OVERTIME March 25 at Metro State University in Denver. The 1A-3A girls contest will start at 2:30 p.m. followed by the 1A-3A boys game at 4 p.m. The Top 20 girls game will tip off at 5:30 p.m. and the Top 20 boys game is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Top 20 Jim Benton games feature primarily 4A and 5A players. Golden’s Adam Thistlewood, Jake Belknapp of Mountain Vista and Kaison Hammonds of ThunderRidge will be on the Blue Top 20 boys team. The Top 20 boys White team includes Sam Masten of Rock Canyon and is coached by the Jaguars’ Kent Grams. Cherry Creek’s Chris Curneen will be one of the coaches for the Blue Top 20 girls team. The roster of the Blue team includes Ashley Madden, of Pomona, Sydney Mech, of Cherry Creek, Jaela Richardson, of Cherry Creek, Jana Van Gytenbeek, of Cherry Creek, Ashley Van Sickle, of Ralston Valley, and Autumn Watts, of Highlands Ranch. The Top 20 girls White team will feature Camilla Emsbro, of Lakewood, Kylie Jimenez, of Horizon and Tommie Olson, of Highlands Ranch. Benjamin Hawkins, of Faith Christian, Robert Williams, of Sheridan, and Will Willis, of Lutheran, are on the 1A-3A boys White team. Haylee Shaklee, of Lutheran, Hristina Geraskova, of Faith Christian, and Faith Barela, of Sheridan, will play on the 1A-3A girls team. Terrell Davis to speak Castle View’s Gridiron Club has lined up former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis to speak at the “Back the Cats” program scheduled for Aug. 18. Davis, the Super Bowl XXXII Most Valuable Player, will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 5, and he follows ex-Colorado State football coach Sonny Lubick, who was featured at the Castle Rock community event last summer. CVGC President Charles Oster said, “We believe this is something not just for our program but the entire community of Castle Rock.” Information can be obtained by contacting Farah Oster at 720-445-1615. A look at the rankings Late this month, spring breaks for the Douglas County, Littleton, Jefferson County, Adams 12 and Cherry Creek school districts will slow sports activities between local teams. So it might be time to look at the CHSAANow.Com polls to see which area teams are featured in the March 20 rankings. SEE BENTON, P24

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D’Evelyn sophomore pitches complete game in 11-1 win over Berthoud BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — D’Evelyn senior Christion Cedillo did whatever it took to produce at the plate March 14. In Cedillo’s first at-bat, he produced an RBI after the plate umpire ruled catcher interference on the senior’s swing. Senior Dylan Aurich scored from third base to start the scoring in the Class 4A non-league baseball game at D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School. “It’s another day at the ballpark. A fun day with my team,” Cedillo said after the 11-1 victory against Berthoud. “We’ve put in the effort during the off-season. It’s paying off and we are bonding as a team. That is what wins games.” Cedillo finished 3-for-3 from the plate with four RBIs. The Jaguars (2-1

BENTON FROM PAGE 19

In the Class 5A baseball poll, Rocky Mountain was top ranked, with Rock Canyon holding down the third position. Other area teams in the top 10: Cherry Creek (fourth), Mountain Vista (seventh), Legend (eighth),

record) actually held a narrow lead for most of the game against the Spartans. D’Evelyn’s offense exploded for a 7-run bottom of the sixth inning to induced the 10-run mercy rule and end the game. “This is a team that doesn’t have a lot of power like we’ve had in the past,” D’Evelyn coach Dan Porreco said. “We’ve got to make things happen.” Willie Gordon, Andrew Helmreich, Cedillo, Tyler Hobbs, Tanner Robberson and Justin Fritchie all reached home with two outs in the sixth inning to pile up the seven runs needed to end the game. “We did a good job of seeing the ball at the end of the game,” Fritchie said after hitting the game-ending 2-run double. “It was important to put it into play.” Fritchie, 6-foot-4 sophomore, had a

pair of hits. However, his completegame performance on the mound was even more impressive. The righty gave up just two hits over six innings. Berthoud’s lone run was an RBI groundout by Spartans’ Brogan Sontag to third base in the top of the third inning to tie the game a 1-1. Fritchie proceeded to retire 10 straight batters after that. “He (Fritchie) did an exceptional job. He trusted us with defense and we trusted him,” Cedillo said. “It was a good balance. You couldn’t ask more for a sophomore.” It was the second varsity start for Fritchie. He got one start on the mound last year as a freshman. He finished with four strikeouts and nine groundouts. “Fritchie did a nice job pitching,” Porreco said. “It’s nice to get that early in the season because of the

pitch counts.” D’Evelyn heads to Vero Beach, Florida for spring break next week. The Jaguars will play a trio of games and get in plenty of practice at the former Los Angeles Dodgers spring training facility. The Jaguars should be in the mix for the 4A Jeffco League title that features defending state champion Valor Christian. “We really need nine guys to do something during the game. We can’t have guys do absolutely nothing when we get into our league,” Porreco said. “Everyone has to chip in and our pitching has got to be good.”

ThunderRidge (ninth) and Highlands Ranch (10th). Valor Christian was top-ranked in the 4A poll and Faith Christian was No. 1 in the 3A rankings. Arapahoe was second behind Regis Jesuit in the 5A boys lacrosse poll with Cherry Creek third, Mountain Vista fourth, Rock Canyon seventh, Wheat Ridge ninth and Highlands Ranch 10th.

Valor is second in the 4A lacrosse poll with Golden fourth, Green Mountain seventh and Littleton ninth. Cherry Creek is second behind Colorado Academy in the girls ratings, with Chaparral seventh and ThunderRidge eighth. In the girls soccer rankings, Mountain Vista is third in the 5A poll, with Cherry Creek fifth, Legacy eighth and Ralston Valley ninth. Valor is No. 1

in the 4A and Wheat Ridge comes in sixth and D’Evelyn seventh. Jefferson Academy is third in the 3A rankings, with SkyView Academy 10th.

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Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco coverage, go online at CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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