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Fossils unearthed by highway construction Mesozoic creatures added to long list of area finds
Nicole Peavey, paleontologist for the Colorado Department of Transportation, looks at the fossils discovered by Linking Lookout excavation crews March 17. Linking Lookout is a construction project taking place near U.S. 6 and 19th Street in Golden. Photo courtesy of the City of Golden
By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com Commuters on U.S. 6 stuck in construction traffic can sometimes feel like they are fossilizing, but it turns out they’re driving past the real thing. On March 17, excavating crews on the Linking Lookout project, which is taking place near U.S. 6 and 19th Street in Golden, discovered baculite fossils, estimated to be about 70 million years old. Two
pieces were found, which are about 4 or 5 inches long. Baculites swam with the mosasaur — a giant sea lizard — and a fish called the Xiphactinus during a time when Colorado was covered in saltwater. Finding baculite fossils is an interesting discovery, said Nicole Peavey, paleontologist for the Colorado Department of Transportation, but not unexpected because they’re quite common in this area. “It’s always cool when the crews find fossils,” she said. This discovery is “like finding a really cool seashell.” The find was not significant enough to stop the construction
project. However, “we’ll definitely be keeping an eye out going forward,” Peavey said. The Golden area is known for fossil finds, said Karlyn Tilley, the city’s communications manager. “In fact, our golf course is named Fossil Trace, in part, because fossils were found there as they were creating the golf course,” Tilley said. The discoveries are “just one more thing that makes our city an incredible place.” The baculite was a cephalopod, meaning it was a squid-like creature, and it lived late in the Cretaceous period of the Mesozoic Era. Fossils continues on Page 16
CRAFT BREWS ON WEST COLFAX WestFax is open, and serving up the beer. Read about the new addition to the neighborhood on PAGE 17.
Lakewood resident Jessica Edgar is niece to Arizona rancher LaVoy Finicum, who was killed during protests in Oregon. Edgar is committed to spreading his story and the importance of protecting liberty. Photo by Clarke Reader
Standing by LaVoy Finicum Lakewood resident continues work of rancher uncle By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lakewood resident Jessica Edgar — committed to carrying on the legacy of her uncle, LaVoy Finicum — has started a national Stand By Me for Liberty campaign in his honor.
Finicum, 54, was an Arizona rancher and one of the leaders of the Jan. 2 protesters who occupied the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon, to protest the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the arrest of ranchers Dwight Hammond and his son, Steven Hammond. About 26 people participated in the occupation, which came to a close on Feb. 11. The Hammonds were convicted of arson on federal
land and were sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. Finicum died on Jan. 26 after shots were fired when police and FBI agents stopped seven protesters in two vehicles on Highway 395 as they headed to a public meeting. Finicum was driving a white truck that kept moving after police gave commands to stop. When he came to a roadbloack Edgar continues on Page 11
Spring snowstorm slows down city Staff Report The blizzard on March 23 brought more than 14 inches of snow to the Lakewood area, and caused a virtual shut down of the city by the early afternoon. The city offices closed at noon, as did all Lakewood’s recreation center and
the Wilbur Rogers Center. Bear Creek Lake Park also closed at noon, and the Shamrock Full Moon Hike was cancelled as well. The cultural center closed two hours later at 2 p.m. Local businesses were also shuttered for the day due to the weather. The Colo-
rado Mills Mall closed at 1 p.m. and restaurants White Fence Farm, Jose O’Shea’s and Chad’s all closed around midday. Jefferson County schools were on spring break, but Red Rocks Community College and the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design students received a snow day.
Making a difference in the lives of children Jeffco/Gilpin CASA celebrates 15 years as new volunteer training begins By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) come from all different backgrounds, both in profession and personal experiences. There is no specific profile of the perfect CASA, said Leah Varnell, executive director for CASA Jeffco/Gilpin. “The only thing,” she said, “is CASAs have to be committed to children’s safety and making sure they grow up in a safe and loving permanent home.” CASA Jeffco/Gilpin celebrated its 15year anniversary in March. And although the organization has helped more than 2,500 children since 2001, only 30 to 40 percent of children in the court system received advocates. CASA continues on Page 5
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FACES AMONG US Shop owner Judy Farley organizes a shelf at the Wings of Eagles’ new location at 805 12th St. in downtown Golden. The shop was at Heritage Square for more than two decades before the square closed, and Farley opened the new location March 23. People can contact Wings of Eagles at 303273-9708. Photo by Christy Steadman
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By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com A move to a new place I’m the owner of Wings of Eagles. I just moved from Heritage Square to downtown Golden. I’ll be opening very soon — hopefully before the end of March. (Editor’s note: The new shop is now open, with a grand opening set for 4-7 p.m. this Friday, April 1, at 805 12th St.) My late husband Rick and I opened the shop in 1993. We wanted to show what authentic Native American culture and
artwork is, and how important it is. It’s such a big part of Colorado history. I sell Native American jewelry, pottery, art, artifacts, books, bows, dreamcatchers, music, among other things. We have represented more than 40 different Indian tribes through the years. ,,, I’m adding a few new things to this store so I can also include non-native, Colorado-made products. I have four rooms and hundreds of things to see. When I moved from Heritage Square, I decided to bring the historic barn wood and brick from that store to the new one so I could set up our full-sized tepee. We’ve always had people come in who are very surprised at what they find. I’m looking forward to seeing the customers I’ve known for the last 20 years come in to visit and see the new shop. History and roots at Heritage Square Wings of Eagles was at Heritage Square for 23 years. We liked the location because it was at the foot of the Apex Trail, which, historically, was an Indian trail from their summer camp to their winter camp. Lots of artifacts have been found in that location because it was an Indian encampment for a long time.
ETHICS IN BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON The Rotary Club of Golden and the Golden Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you to join us for the eleventh annual Ethics in Business Awards luncheon. Friday, April 22, 2016 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sheraton Denver West Hotel 360 Union Boulevard, Lakewood Two organizations will be honored, one for-profit and one nonprofit, for leading the way in business ethics, integrity, and civic and social responsibility. The keynote speaker at the luncheon is Dr. Douglas Jackson, the President/CEO of Project C.U.R.E, the world’s largest provider of donated medical supplies and equipment. With a team of 15,000 yearly volunteers, they have changed lives in 133 countries. The master of ceremonies will be the always-popular Ed Greene, CBS4 weather and news anchor. Tickets for the event are $60 each, and seating for the event is limited. For reservations and more information, go to www.goldenrotaryethics.org.
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It was bittersweet when I found out that Heritage Square was closing because it was so soon after Rick passed. But I knew I wasn’t ready to let go of this part of our life. I brought some things from the old store that were very important to him. I think his spirit will always be a part of this. I think about him a lot, but it’s also very important for me to be able to know that I can do this on my own. Love of Colorado Rick was Ute, retired Air Force and a disabled vet. He knew everybody, and everybody knew him. He used to play his flute and tell stories to all the kids that came in. He loved it, and the kids loved it. I was not born in Colorado, but I’ve been here since I was 2. I grew up in Aurora. I got my degree in technical journalism from CSU in Fort Collins. I’m 66, and I’ve lived in southwest Lakewood for more than 20 years. With the shop located in downtown Golden, I’m 10 minutes away and it never feels like I’m in rush hour. I’m near Bear Creek, so I’m close to the open space and lots of animals. I love it. I can’t imagine living somewhere else.
Overcoming adversity defines students Arvada nonprofit gives scholarships to 56 Jefferson County students By Crystal Anderson Canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
For some students, the climb to success is significantly more difficult. To honor 56 Jefferson County School District students who have overcome great adversity, the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors of Youth is hosting a recognition ceremony April 5. Nominated by counselors in the Arvada and Wheat Ridge areas, all had to overcome some form of adversity, such as homelessness, language Contact Duane barriers or having Youse, one of to provide for their the founders families. of AWRSAY, “Every child, via dbyouse@ every kid deserves comcast.net. some recognition,” said Jill Fellman, board member of the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth (AWRSAY). “So often we hear about negative things. but it’s never too early to instill a desire in those kids to give back — and you do that by giving back, by telling them they’re worth it.” Recipients will not only receive recognition. Some also will receive scholarships to help with continued education. Seven of the seniors will
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LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Lakewood a finalist for 2016 All-America City The National Civic League announced finalists for the 2016 All-America City Award (AAC), and Lakewood is among the 20 finalists. The award, given to 10 communities each year, celebrates and recognizes neighborhoods, villages, towns, cities, counties, tribes and regions that engage residents in innovative, inclusive and effective efforts to tackle critical challenges. The focus of the 2016 All-America City Award is on communities that have taken innovative action to engage residents in ensuring that all children are healthy and supported to succeed in school and life. The goal with this spotlight is to raise up local examples of innovative and effective community problem-solving that recognizes all influences on the success of children and inclusively uses all sectors to address those barriers. Teams of residents, leaders from nonprofit, business and government, and young people from each of the communities will present their stories and programs to a jury of nationally recognized business, local government, and philanthropic leaders on June 17 through June 19 in Denver. Police department needs volunteers for Colfax Marathon The Lakewood Police Department is looking for volunteers to assist with the upcoming Colfax Marathon. The race will take place on Sunday, May 15. Approximately 100 volunteers are needed from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to assist with monitoring traffic at intersections along the marathon route. Competitors will begin the marathon on the east side of Denver City Park Lake. The route will take runners along Colfax through Lakewood to the Glens, out to Garrison and then back along Colfax to the starting point. Volunteers will help with traffic control to ensure runners have a safe course to follow. For more information, call 303-987-7105 or e-mail LPDVolunteerCoordinator@LakewoodCO.org. Lakewood Symphony hosts ‘German Giant’s’ program The Lakewood Symphony presents its “German Giants” program at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21. The concert will be held at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Appearing as soloist in Carl Maria von Weber’s “Clarinet Concerto #2 in E-Flat” will be Jason Shafer, principal clarinetist of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Other pieces on the program include Mozart’s
“Overture” to Don Giovanni Brahms’ “Symphony #4 in E minor.” For more information and tickets, call 303-987-7845 or visit lakewoodsymphony.org. Jeffco LWV reports on Colorado’s severance tax A severance tax is paid to compensate for the removal of a “nonrenewable” resource from the land such as oil, gas, molybdenum, oil shale and coal. The tax is designed to offset the resource loss and lessen the impact of removal. The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will discuss Colorado’s severance tax provisions and distribution at its three April public unit meetings in Lakewood. The meetings are: • 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave. Call Darlene at 303-238-8996 for information. • 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, Jeffco LWV Office, 1425 Brentwood St., Suite 7. Call Lucinda at 720-254-5741 for information. • 9:15 a.m. Thursday, April 14, Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St. Call Susan at 303-988-5847 for information.
www.denverchristian.org/celebration. DCS also has sponsorship opportunities for this event, which is detailed at www.denverchristian.org/ celebration. Sponsors have the chance to personally meet Cousins at a VIP gathering before the main event. Applications available for Federal Center Farmers Market The Federal Center’s annual Farmers Market will run Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 16 through Sept. 9 at Bicentennial Park, 4th Street and Main Avenue. The General Services Administration organized the market to create a community that promotes healthy living and eating while supporting local businesses. The market features easy access for the public, free parking, shaded landscaping, open-air pavilions and picnic benches. Interested vendors should visit www.gsa.gov/dfcfarmersmarket to find an application for participation.
ODC dance comes to Lakewood ODC, a contemporary dance ensemble known for its athleticism, passion and intellectual depth, returns to the Lakewood Cultural Center stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. In “Boulders and Bones,” choreography by ODC artistic directors Brenda Way and KT Nelson pair their dance with time-lapse video projections of work by sculptor Andy Goldsworthy. The work is set to a score created by Zoë Keating, using a cello and foot-controlled laptop. Tickets start at $20 and are available at 303-987-7845, www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Kirk Cousins and Avalon headline Denver Christian School “Light the Way” event Denver Christian School (DCS) families, staff, alumni and supporters will celebrate Denver Christian School’s `past present and future’ at the Seawall Grand Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. Highlights will include special guest speaker and professional football player Kirk Cousins and multiaward-winning Christian band Avalon. This dinner event is a fundraiser for DCS and open to the public. Tickets are $70 and can be purchased at ADVERTISEMENT
Listing Agents Seem Confused About How to Handle Today’s Multiple Offer Situations Now that multiple offers are common on ple offers. You will not be blindsided. If your homes that are priced to sell, listing agents offer is not the best offer at any point, I will let you know, and I will let you know what it seem confused about how to handle what can be a confusing and awkward situawill take to become the best ofREAL ESTATE fer.” tion. TODAY Section 5.8 of the state-mandated I have found that buyer agents listing contract has a box to check appreciate this approach more than indicating whether or not the listing the “highest and best” approach. agent will “disclose to prospective After one or more offers have buyers and cooperating agents the been received, then my response to existence of offers on the Property,” the next call is, again, to be totally but that section doesn’t provide any transparent. I will let that agent guidance as to disclosing the details know that we have “x” number of of each offer. offers in hand and the best offer is One long-standing model has “x” dollars. Once it becomes apparbeen to inform each buyer or buyer’s By JIM SMITH, ent that the house may sell for more agent that there are multiple offers than it might appraise for, I add that Realtor® and request them to submit their I’m expecting the winning bidder to “highest and best” offer, without any guidance have a provision waiving appraisal objection. as to how good their highest and best needs to Under this “auction” model, each subsequent be. This remains the standard procedure when offer is likely to ratchet up the price, and it’s the seller is a bank or other institution which important to let the previous bidders know when obtained the property through foreclosure. they have been outbid so they can decide to The “highest and best” method is certainly the improve their offer or drop out. In doing so they easiest process. It gets the bidding over in a deserve the same transparency. I let them know single step with no back-and-forth discussion or what they have to beat. negotiation. Think for a moment about how a live auction For the individual seller, however, I have con- works. Every bidder knows exactly what the cluded that open negotiation and disclosure of current high bid is. In many states and localicompeting offers yields the best and fairest reties, including Denver, auctioneers, like real sult for all parties. I describe it as similar to estate agents, are licensed and are not likely to conducting an auction but without the sing-song endanger their license by misrepresenting the voice (which I could never do anyway). existence of other offers. Even where not reguThis “auction” model of negotiating multiple lated, auctioneers, like Realtors, have a code of offers begins before the first offer is received. ethics to follow and a reputation to protect. That’s because buyers’ agents don’t blindly That’s why I’m pleased to report that I cannot submit offers on listings, especially on new ones recall, in my 14 years of practicing real estate, that are priced to sell. They call the listing agent being misled in this regard, and I certainly have first to ask if any offers have been received. never misled another agent. If the listing agent believes he or she has Later in the bidding, it’s appropriate to let the priced the house right to get multiple offers, the buyer’s agent know the existence of any escalaresponse to the first such call would be, “Not tion clauses. Thus, instead of saying to an yet, but I’m expecting multiple offers.” (Note: agent that “our best offer is ‘x’ dollars,” I might Listing agents should — and do, in my experisay, “our best offer is ‘x’ dollars, with a provision ence — always answer truthfully.) that they'll beat any competing offer up to ‘y’ Given this response, the buyer’s agent (also dollars.” I also share if a competing offer has known as the “cooperating agent”) naturally waived inspection or buyer will only object if wonders how to price his offer, so I add the major health & safety problems are found. following: “Let me tell you how I handle multiCall me if you’d like to know more.
This Week’s Featured Listings from Golden Real Estate Golden Ranch With Walk-Out Mother-in-Law Quarters & Amazing City/Mtn Views $675,000
This ranch-style home at 397 Mesa View Way is near the top of the Village at Mountain Ridge subdivision in north Golden. It has three bedrooms and three full baths on the main floor plus two more bedrooms and a full bath in the walk-out basement. You’ll relish the view of Golden and the table mountains from both its fullVideo Tour at www.MountainRidgeHome.com width deck and basement patio. Behind the homes across the street is the Mt. Galbraith Open Space Park, and there’s a trailhead a few blocks away. A city-maintained park is also close by. Mitchell Elementary School is within walking distance via a pedestrian bridge over Highway 93. Clear Creek, downtown Golden, and the Colorado School of Mines are a short distance further — and within view of this home! The basement has its own kitchen, making it suitable as a mother-in-law apartment with its own exterior entrance. The main-floor master suite has its own door to the beautifully rebuilt deck with hot tub (included), and a second master suite faces the front yard with its view of the foothills. The oversized 3-car garage has room for a workshop, ATV or motorcycle. A walk-around gas fireplace separates the living room from the dining room in an open floor plan that includes a vaulted ceiling. Take a narrated video tour at the above website, then come to our open house this Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Or call me for a private showing.
Fixer-Upper Near Old Town Arvada Offers Great Potential
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath brick ranch home at 8130 W. $289,000 64th Ave. sits on a quarter-acre lot in a quiet Arvada neighborhood. The 1,311-square-foot home features an oversized two-car garage, two fireplaces and an unfinished basement with 1,311 additional square feet of space. Sold “as is,” this home is priced to sell and will no doubt attract multiple offers. Showings start this Thursday. It is listed by Broker Associate Kristi Brunel, Video Tour at www.ArvadaRanch.info who will be holding it open this Saturday, 2-5 p.m., after which all offers will be considered by the Seller. Be sure to visit the website above to view a narrated video tour of this home, inside and out. It’s just like an actual showing. For more information and/or a private showing, call Kristi at 303-525-2520.
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Furry friends bring joy to hospital By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Being in a hospital can be a scary experience, but St. Anthony Hospital has some furry faces to help. The hospital’s Paws for Patients pet therapy dog program, sponsored by the Volunteers Services Department, brings volunteers and their pooches to the besides of those in need of some comfort. On March 15, the dogs and their handlers gathered in the hospital’s main lobby for some recognition and a little star treatment. The dogs were able to trip the light fantastic on a red carpet. Their owners handed out “paw-ographed” photos to adoring fans. “We know dogs do make a difference when we see how patients are positively affected by them when they visit,” said Vicki Harding, director of volunteer services at St. Anthony. “These dogs can just feel who needs some love or a hug.” Dakota, Ely, Lewis Molly, Sammie, Samson, Sunny and Teller had no shortage of attention during the event, with doctors, nurses, patients and families
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receive a $1,000 Founders Scholarship toward one year at Red Rocks Community College. Sixteen students will receive a scholarship for one semester. And seventh- through 11th-grade
stopping by to shake paws and scratch behind their ears. Nurses shared some of their favorite stories of how the dogs brightened someone’s day. And almost everyone had to get a photo or two with their favorite dog. The Paws for Patients team receives requests from patients and families about visits, explained Loralee Sturm, manager of communications and public relations at St. Anthony. The dogs are particularly popular with children and patients who have been through traumatic events, Harding added. The goal is to grow the program so dogs are available every day for patients. Samson, a golden retriever, made new friends as his owner, Lisa Cole, looked on. He was the therapy dog at Jefferson High School, and he sat in on many French classes — so many that most of his commands are now in French. “I brought him to the hospital because he’s just so good at loving on people,” Cole said. “I just wanted to share the joy.”
students who applied will receive a $200 scholarship toward a leadership course of their choice. This is the program’s 15th year. Last year, the group doled out $25,200 in scholarships. “In the past 15 years we have recognized 1,115 seventh- to 12th-graders and awarded over 330 scholarships to students who have overcome all kinds
Dogs in St. Anthony’s Paws for Patients program share their positive energy with visitors during a celebration of the program at March 15. Photo by Clarke Reader
of adversities in their lives,” said Cheryl Barone, a member of AWRSAY. “Our ceremony is a chance to publicly praise these kids. We hope this helps them to recognize and act on their potential to succeed.” The event will be 5:30-9 p.m. at Wheat Ridge High School, 9505 W. 32nd Ave. Guests also will hear from past winner Daisy Adamson and guest speaker
Jes Ward, executive director of Colorado’s outdoor education nonprofit, cityWILD. “These students have had to overcome something that a lot of kids have not,” Fellman said. “Whether that is being homeless, losing a leg, or not having a parent — they’ve overcome that experience and want to use it to give back to the world.”
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Fairfield Commons sold to Phillips Edison Kensington sells center for $34.28 million Staff Report Fairfield Commons, a shopping center at 1st Street and Wadsworth Boulevard that includes Planet Fitness and the new Sprouts, was sold by Kensington Real Estate Group for $34.28 million to an affiliate of the Phillips Edison Group. “It’s exciting when companies recognize the upside of commercial real estate investment in Lakewood,” wrote Robert
Smith, Lakewood’s economic development manager, in an email interview. “It’s great the Fairfield Commons has been positioned over the last year to become a really attractive investment. It’s thriving over there.” Other tenants at Fairfield Commons include T.J. Maxx, Chili’s Bar & Grill, Black-eyed Pea, Starbucks, Rue 21, Red Wing Shoes and Citi Financial. According to information provided by Kensington, Fairfield was purchased in 2007 for about $22 million. “We held onto it through some very trying cycles, including the recession,”
said Pal Galentine, co-owner and operator of Kensington. “It was a two-year process getting Sprouts and Planet Fitness set up there, and the City of Lakewood was instrumental in helping us.” The city works with businesses and property owners to help centers like Fairfield thrive, Smith said. He also said there’s positive energy when these types of transactions are completed. Fairfield Commons was 40 percent vacant at the time of Kensington’s acquisition and the company executed a major renovation and expansion plan. A total of 16,000 square feet was demolished to ac-
commodate the recently-opened Sprouts. “There is still work in the center that needs to be done, especially now that it’s home to a daily-needs occupant like Sprouts,” Galentine said. “Fairfield has all the right ingredients and Phillips Edison will take it to the next level.” For the city, the sale demonstrates that Lakewood is a great place to do business. “The purchase and sale of shopping centers are fairly typical real estate transactions,” Smith wrote. “But when they occur it’s usually because investors recognize our community is a great place to invest.”
Florida man accuses Coors of false statements Man says he wouldn’t have bought Coors Light if he’d known it wasn’t brewed in Golden
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com A Florida man is upset that his Coors Light purchases from supermarkets in Miami Beach were not brewed in Golden and is suing the MillerCoors brewing company for false advertising.
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Joaquin Lorenzo filed the complaint Feb. 10. He said MillerCoors misleads consumers by using advertising slogans such as “Proudly Brewed in our Rocky Mountain Tradition,” “When the Mountains Turn Blue It’s as Cold as the Rockies,” “What Would We Be Without Our Mountains?” “Our Mountain is Brewing the World’s Most Refreshing Beer” and “Born in the Rockies.” In a statement, MillerCoors spokesman Marty Maloney called the lawsuit “baseless and without merit” and said Coors Light’s birthplace in the Rockies in 1978 is an
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“These are our children,” Varnell said. “It’s up to all of us to take care of the children in our community.” The program is always looking for advocates. Those interested can sign up for the next training session, which begins on April 11. Or, Varnell said, there will be another one in June. In fact, CASA has three or four training opportunities each year for new volunteers. CASAs truly make a difference in the life of a child, Varnell said. “They can establish a relationship that the child does not have with anybody else,” she said. “And it ends up feeling really meaningful for the volunteers to know they’re making a difference.” A glimpse into the life of a CASA Michelle Halsne Michelle Halsne, 47, is a Golden resident who stays busy as a medical device sales representative and as co-founder of Fuel 100, which is a sports nutritional company. In May, Halsne will celebrate one year as a Court Appointed Special Halsne Advocate (CASA). In her opinion, CASAs have one job, which is to discover what is in the child’s best interest. “You can measure any community by
April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties is looking for more volunteers to serve children within the court system. Previous experience is not necessary, and training for new volunteers will begin April 11. Training consists of about 15 hours of inperson sessions and 15 hours of independent study. In-person sessions take place at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, in Golden. For more information, contact Tiffany Schlag at 303-271-6537 or tiffanyschlag@ casajeffcogilpin.com. the way they care for their most vulnerable,” she said. “I think the most vulnerable are the children.” Halsne’s CASA child is a 10-year-old girl who loves to take pictures. They take walks together, color posters and the girl tries to teach Halsne to play guitar. Halsne is “overwhelmed and humbled” by the children’s strength and resilience. “They’re so open to love and happiness,” she said. “We’re impacting not only a life, but a lifetime.” Brian Quarnstrom Brian Quarnstrom is a real estate agent in Golden. The 33-year-old has been a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for six years. Quarnstrom’s CASA child recently
incontrovertible fact. “The brand’s messaging continues to be inspired by its Rocky Mountain birthplace,” the statement said. “We are proud that its popularity allows us to brew Coors Light in several of our breweries and we clearly communicate that fact on our packaging.” Coors Light is brewed in all eight of the company’s major breweries: Albany, Georgia; Eden, North Carolina; Elkton, Virginia; Ft. Worth, Texas; Irwindale, California; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Trenton, Ohio and Golden, Colorado. As of 1991, Coors Light became available in all 50 states, plus
Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the company website. Court documents state that Lorenzo “is a reasonable consumer” and that he “would not have purchased Coors Light but for the marketing messages” and “would have purchased other beer, including less expensive beer.” The documents also state that Lorenzo was “deceived and harmed by the marketing messages,” furthermore “induced to pay for beer that had a different origin than advertised and by paying a price premium for beer.”
turned 18. The two young men play basketball and talk about sports. To Quarnstrom, being a reliable and consistent adult in a child’s life is an important role that CASAs play. “I can tell it’s appreciated by the children,” he said. Before becoming a CASA, Quarnstrom was looking into various volQuarnstrom unteer opportunities in which he could give back to the community. “This seemed like a good fit,” he said. “It’s very rewarding.” One of his favorite memories is when he went to parent-teacher conferences. Several of the child’s teachers told him how the child was excelling. “I could tell how proud the child was,” Quarnstrom said, “and that made me very proud of his progress.”
are interested but have busy schedules. A number of volunteer opportunities exist with CASA, she said, even if it’s not directly with children. Stoecklein’s CASA child is a 10-yearold boy, and together they do what Stoecklein calls adventures — swimming and hiking, for example. They’re ageappropriate “active things” that he hasn’t been exposed to before, she said. “For most children, smiling comes easily. But for these children, it is a real special moment,” Stoecklein said. “Everybody cares about something. For me, it’s always been children’s needs.”
Alex Stoecklein Alex Stoecklein, 60, of Genesee, first learned about the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in 1979 or 1980 when she lived in Chicago. But she worked full-time and was raising three children. “I’ve always wanted to do it,” she said, “but never felt I had the time.” Stoecklein Now, Stoecklein has been a CASA for two years, and still works full-time as a school psychologist. She wants people to know there are options for those who
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Staff Report After the March 23 snowstorm that dumped up to 2 feet of wet, heavy snow in many parts of the Denver metro area, homeowners may be wondering how to protect and repair snow-damaged trees in their yards and neighborhoods. Although the first impulse may be to start sawing when a tree is damaged, homeowners should first assess the situation to avoid hurting themselves or further damaging the tree, said Keith Wood, community forestry program manager for the Colorado State Forest Service. Wood and the forest service offer the following tips, adapted from International Society of Arboriculture recommendations: • Check for hazards. Before approaching a tree, examine your surroundings to
avoid making contact with downed utility lines or standing under broken, hanging branches. • Contact city officials if necessary. Trees between the street and a city sidewalk may be the responsibility of city crews. • Assess the damage. If a tree is healthy overall and still possesses its leader (the main upward branch), most of its major limbs and 50 percent or more of its crown, the chance is good for a complete recovery. • Be careful knocking snow off branches. This may cause the branches to break. If you must remove snow, gently push up on branches from below to prevent adding additional stress. • Remove broken branches. This minimizes the risk of decay and insects or diseases entering the wound. Prune at the branch collar — the point where a branch
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The health department reports that, in Jeffco, 28 percent of adults and 19.1 percent of children are drinking at least one sugary beverage every day. Which is why the department’s health initiative is tackling the issue head-on this year through its Jeffco Community Health Improvement Network, which aims to make healthy choices easier for county workers and residents. “To get a society to change, it’s easier to take small steps,” said Nancy Braden, Jefferson County Public Health’s communications manager. “We’re doing what we can to provide a healthier environment.” The Community Health Improvement Network focuses on improving healthy eating, active living and psychosocial well-being, with a spotlight on low-income families with children. Partners in the network include schools, nonprofits, medical organizations, faith communities, government organizations, community members, students, scouting
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JEFFERSON COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY Jefferson County Public Library celebrates expanded hours Jefferson County residents are invited to celebrate expanded library hours by attending mini celebrations on April 4, at all Jeffco Public Libraries. The mini celebrations will include balloons and cookies, compliments of the Jefferson County Library Foundation. Patrons will also be able to meet new staff members and learn about the libraries’ expanded inventory of books, materials and technology. Beginning April 4, the larger libraries — Arvada, Belmar, Columbine, Evergreen, Golden, Lakewood and Standley Lake — each will be open 65 hours a week, an increase from 51 hours weekly. The smaller libraries — Conifer, Edgewater and Wheat Ridge — each will be open 48 hours a week, an increase from 40.5 hours weekly. To learn more, or to find a schedule of the expanded hours, visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.
Jeffco Innovators’ Workshop April 7 “Raising Money for Your New Product and Business,” a workshop presented by the Jeffco Innovators’ Workshop, will take place 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 7 at Connects Workspace Golden, 1301 Arapahoe St., Suite 105, in Golden. The workshop is free, and attendees must RSVP. Space is limited and reservations will close before event day. Guest speaker will be John R. “Grizz” Deal, an international teacher and lecturer whose companies have been featured widely in publications, including INC. Magazine’s “On the Road with a Super Salesman” and FAST COMPANY magazine. To learn more, visit www.meetup.com/ Innovators-Workshop/events/228529279. Good News Breakfast April 12 The 26th annual Good News Coalition Breakfast will take place 6:59-8:29 a.m. April 12 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., in Golden.
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Prudent fallbacks prevent freak-outs No worries, no pressure, no problem. Much easier said than done, right? I mean who doesn’t worry, who feels no pressure, and who among us doesn’t have any problems? There are a few old sayings and quotes that I rely on when I am feeling worried, stressed, or pressured and that usually bring me back to center, “Wait to worry,” “Don’t sweat the small stuff, because it’s all small stuff,” and “Panic is your worst enemy.” There are many more, but those are my “go to” self-help lines. I am often asked about what it’s like to be a coach or motivational speaker and if I ever have those same down days or stressful and pressure packed moments or seasons of life. Some people wonder if I ever really get upset or angry, assuming I just go through life with an easy and even temperament all the time. You know, smooth sailing and never having my boat rocked. Well I can share with you that just like every one of you reading this column, I too have my moments of anger, frustration, worry, stress, doubt and fear. And never mind about smooth sailing and never rocking the boat, sometimes it all happens at once like a tidal wave crushing down upon me. Have you been there yourself? Maybe not everything at once, but I am confident that we have all shared some of the very same feelings and emotions. So the natural progression of the con-
versation turns into a question as someone might ask me how I personally deal with those feelings, emotions and situations. I will share with you what I have shared with them. Wait to worry. Statistics say that 98 percent of things that Michael Norton we worry about are not worth worrying about WINNING at all. They have either WORDS already happened and now we just have to work through and past the fallout; what we worry about actually turns out to be an opportunity instead of a threat or problem; worrying will never change the outcome, it will actually limit our ability to see and think clearly enough to address the situation; or the things we are worrying about will actually never happen. So wait to worry. Don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s all small stuff. Have you ever noticed how one simple little problem can escalate to a massive issue in our own mind? We sometimes have a tendency to get so focused on the little situations, tasks, and events that we lose sight of all of the beauty and wonderful things surrounding us. We get caught up on
the little faults of our friends, family, and coworkers that we forget all about the incredible gifts and talents they have to offer. When we sweat the small stuff we will find even more small stuff to sweat. When we look for the good, we will find the good things in life to celebrate. Panic is your worst enemy. How many times have we jumped to conclusions and fell victim to our fears and doubts? We get so entrenched in the fear that we cannot possibly feel hopeful or see a positive outcome or resolution. Panic also clouds our judgment and ability to respond properly. When we panic we tend to overreact to the situation at hand. When calm replaces panic it gives birth to hope. And when we have hope and live with hope our actions and attitudes reflect that hope and we can find our way out of the worry, pressure and problems that we face. How about you? Can you wait to worry, stop sweating the small stuff, and replace panic with calm? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can minimize the worry, pressure, and problems in our lives, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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As usual, things at The Edge Theater are, well, edgy. AROUND This play is no exception. TOWN Arlene (Missy Moore) has just been released from prison and is anxious to get her life on track in the real world. She has made many changes during her incarceration. She has gone from being a crazy, out-of-control, enraged wild woman to a cooperative, helpful and responsible inmate. From time to time, she has vivid flashbacks of her previous behavior when she was known as “Arlie” (Zandra Prestia Turner) and had fits of rage and screamed and cursed the guards. One of the guards, Bennie (Robert Michael Sanders), found a way to get around her wild behavior. She turned into a model prisoner when he offered her a stick of gum. After her release from prison, Arlene, as she now insists on being called, returns to her rundown apartment with plans to begin a new, purposeful life.
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Children enjoy adventures in map-making Children are naturally eager for knowledge. With a little preparation, families can have fun together providing a learning environment and inviting discovery. Map-making activities are fun Esther Macalady and help develop a LIFELONG sense of order. When young chilLEARNING dren play with snaptogether blocks on the floor, they can construct rooms and furniture for their tiny play figures. Explain that they can also look down on the room and draw a picture map of all the furniture, doors, and windows with lines, rectangles and squares. They can make
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set up by law enforcement, he exited the car with his hands up, and began walking away from the officers, according to video released from the FBI. The video shows Finicum reaching for his pocket twice, at which point he was shot by an Oregon trooper. Law enforcement found a loaded 9 mm semi-automatic handgun in the pocket Finicum was reaching for, according to an FBI statement. Video of the inciden has been released by authorities. Edgar called her uncle’s death an “assassination.” She remembers her uncle as a God-fearing patriot and said there was no reason for the situation to end as it did. To that end, she and her campaign host rallies to spread the word about Finicum and the importance of what she calls Constitutional dedication. Here, Edgar talks about her uncle, the campaign and the change she hopes to see in the country. About Finicum: I’ve grown up my whole life knowing LaVoy Finicum ... he was an amazing man and always fun to be around. My uncle owns a ranch and him and his family lived out in the ranch for a few years now. My uncle was the man who brought in troubled kids and taught them how to ranch ... and brand cows and ride a horse. My uncle has always been a law-abiding citizen. How she found out about the situation in Oregon: I was watching my uncle’s videos (on Youtube) — he was talking about his ranch and the BLM and what his encounters with them were. No one ever expected the outcome that happened. I didn’t know he was killed on (Jan.) 26th. My mom called me at 5 a.m. the morning of the 27th and told me, “Jess, I need to tell you before you see Facebook.” She told me what happened. And I don’t
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Bennie, the guard, has resigned his job and drives Arlene back home, which is in another state. Bennie wants to be much more than friends and proceeds to assault her. Her mother (Erica Sarzin-Borillo) shows up and nothing Arlene does is right by her mother. She meets a new friend, Ruby (Kelly Uhlenhopp), who also lives in the apartment building. Before she went to prison, she had a pimp named Carl (Kent Randell), who now shows up on the scene wanting to start right back where they left off. Needless to say, Arlene wants no part of her past life and tries to get Carl to leave. Ruby steps in and stands up to Carl, who actually backs down. It is clear that Arlene is being pulled toward her old ways. The interaction between the characters is stunning and the acting impeccable. As always, the crew at The Edge does a masterful job of making
circles to represent their play figures. You don’t need to do this every time they construct, just when they are in the mood. Making maps may become a habit when they build. Treasure maps Another time, help them draw a simple paper treasure map of their bedroom. Draw some ovals where you plan to place plastic eggs. Explain that if they were Spiderman stuck to the ceiling, this is what they would see. Then walk around the room while following the map and place the eggs. Use words like ”turn right and walk around the chair” to practice directions. Add a
VIDEO OF INCIDENT The FBI has released video of the Jan. 26 situation that led to LaVoy Finicum’s death. There is a condensed for time version here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=gjl1hefqqWI The full, 27-minute video here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=aAGxDWKrjPQ
know what is surging through my body right now, but it’s making me want to tell the truth and make sure people know the truth of who he was, who I knew him as, the influence that his kids have taken on from him and the person his wife his. I feel like it’s important to get the truth out there. And along the way I’ve been learning about liberty and the liberty we’re losing through our Constitution not being followed by people we’re electing to represent us as people. On Finicum’s death: Why did they (law enforcement) choose a stretch of highway when they were on the way to the next town? Why (were) there men lined up in the trees, FBI agents in the trees, and why was there a road block ahead? ... That’s our goal in this, to find the truth, to tell people what we know is not the truth, and the things we do know, and to let people know who he was, who my uncle was, ‘cause it’s not what they’re saying he is, or what the mainstream media has said he is. The Stand By Me for Liberty campaign: ... the weekend after he was killed me and my kids and my cousin stood out on the corner of Colfax and Broadway with signs and just wanted to get the word out there. On Feb. 13, I went and stood out there and about 200 people showed up. I probably reached about 500 people who had no clue about what had happened in Oregon and so many people still don’t know. So from there I was inspired to start a national event. I know 42 states stood up all the way across the nation — states that
the small space seem much larger than it actually is. This time, Arlene’s apartment occupies the majority of the stage while a two-story “prison” where “Arlie” rages takes up a much smaller space. The contrast between Arlene and “Arlie” is stark and dramatic. Arlene has made profound changes in her life, thanks largely to the prison chaplain who befriends her before he is moved to another assignment. Before he leaves, he asks one of the guards to give the emerging Arlene a picture of a painting of Jesus, which she cherishes and hangs on her apartment wall as soon as she gets home. Rick Yaconis directs the action with a deft hand. “Getting Out” plays through April 3 at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, in Lakewood. There is ample free parking on-site. Performances are on weekends. For tickets, call 303-232-0363 or at www.theedgetheater.com. This gripping and touching play is definitely worth seeing. Columnist Harriet Hunter Ford may be reached at hhunterford@gmail.com.
map key and a title “My Bedroom Treasure Map” Together you can make more treasure maps and include eggs for others to find. Place the plastic eggs under and behind objects around the bedroom so the seeker must follow the map. When young children feel like playing map games again, help them draw a treasure map of more rooms. Keep the maps very simple and hide eggs where others will need to follow the map instead of taking one look and spotting the eggs. Fun with maps Together make treasure maps of their room’s location in the house and their
all got out there and taught and handed out the Constitution like my uncle did, taught people what liberties were being taken from the ranchers right now and about the situation in Oregon. And from there we decided to we were going to build a website (www.nationalstandbymeforliberty.com) and start the Stand By Me For Liberty Campaign. So we’ve now started that campaign to promote the ideals of LaVoy Finicum, which is “God, love and liberty” and that is what our website is based on. The goal of the campaign: We’re going to be having at least two rallies every month. On the second Saturday of every month we’ll be having a rally for all liberty causes. It doesn’t matter what your liberty cause is — we want to stand with you and fight with you. Because the root to all of this is our Constitution not being followed by the people’s representatives ... We’re going to call our legislators, call our state leaders and state representatives and let them know we’re watching to be sure they’re being constitutional. We want to encourage people like me who have never been involved in politics, who have never voted in their life.
house on the street. Introduce other kinds of maps of places they visit. Show them where Santa lives on a world map or globe and draw a line to their house. Children might also like to see locations on Google Maps. Other helpful places include: ”Follow That Map!” by Scot Ritchie, and “Me on the Map” by Joan Sweeney.
Esther Macalady lives in Golden. Grandparents Teach Too is an organization that helps families prepare young children for success in school and a lifetime love of learning. More information at www. grandparentsteachtoo.org and www. grandparentsteachtoo.blogspot.com.
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My uncle was a Godfearing man. He lived his life by the word of God, and he believed if you stood for liberty, you stood with God.”
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How Edgar wants Finicum to be remembered: My uncle was a God-fearing man. He lived his life by the word of God, and he believed if you stood for liberty, you stood with God. Our Constitution and nation is based off of that — one nation under God. He believed that standing up for other Americans, his neighbor, loving his neighbor, was the right thing to do, and that’s what he did.
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A Strider Bike is the latest trend for newbie cyclists. Made to help little ones learn to balance on a bike without worrying about pedaling gives young children a feel for cycling from a young age. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Riding is the ticket Bicycling as a family promotes quality time, brings other benefits
STAYING SAFE AND HEALTHY Riding formations: When riding together, Wheat Ridge Cyclery Director of Marketing, Evan Lee, suggests using these models for best safety practices:
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or many families, including Golden’s Macarelli family, riding bikes together provides benefits that definitely outweigh the costs. “One of the biggest benefits we’ve seen as a family is the time together on the bike — that’s present time,” said Katie Macarelli, mother of two teenage daughters. Together, the familiy bicycles recreationally and as a sport around Golden and the Jefferson County area. And from the health benefits of daily exercise, to the quality time with one another as a family, bicycling offers riders more than a trip around town, Macarelli said. “The time you have with your kids outside the car is invaluable,” she said. “On the bike you’re fully present to who you are with and your surroundings — it’s a happy time together.” Healthy side of things A workout for the heart and lungs, cycling helps people get into better physical shape, toning and building muscles. It also helps decrease the risk for coronary heart disease and can protect against certain types of cancers, according to a Discovery News article. Cycling also helps boost mental health. A New York Health Department study found people who integrate physical activity, such as biking, into their daily lives greatly improve their emotional health along with their fitness. Those benefits, said Lakewood bicyclist Gary Harty, are his first priority. “Our lifestyles have changed,” he said. “We’re seeing an increase in obesity in our
Always have a parent ride behind a child’s bike. If riding with two parents, have the child ride between them, single file if there is traffic. For more about the health benefits of cycling: http://news.discovery.com/adventure/ the-top-7-health-benefits-of-cycling.htm www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2009/ pr077-09.shtml
EQUIPMENT TO GET STARTED One to 5 years old : Trailer. Hooks on to the back of the bike, allows young children to ride with parents as they bike, or take a rest after pedaling on their own bikes.
The Macarelli sisters, avid cyclists, enjoy a fun day of riding around the Golden Bike Park. Courtesy photo young kinds, an increase in Type 2 diabetes because of an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise. But families who bike together are decreasing that trend and putting a stop to those things.” Environmentally friendly Bicycling requires only one main source of energy — human power — making it an environmentally friendly hobby, sport and
vehicle. “We’re in our car very little,” said Macarelli, who rides her bike to work daily. Her family often rides to the grocery store, school and for other errands in town rather than use the car. “You find so many good paths right around your house. You just have to ride around and maybe get lost a little, but that’s OK, too.” Bicycling continues on Page 13
Two to 6 years old: Balance bikes. An alternative to the training wheel method, these balance bikes teach children how to ride by allow them to get used to the feel and balance of a bike without having to worry about learning to pedal. Six and up: Own bike. By age six children can ride on their own bike and it should fit them comfortably. Safety equipment: Always use safety equipment — helmets, knee and arm pads — to best be prepared for a ride. If children resist, look for a fun way to show them it’s cool to be safe.
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Grace notes in times of sorrow and loss As a journalist, you’re never supposed to make the story about you. You’re just the eyes and ears for the community. That’s not always an easy task, especially when you have to report an event that hits close to home. I lost a close friend to a car accident in high school, so covering the loss of Lakewood High School basketball player MacKenzie Forrest to an accident revived painful memories. And just as I did in high school, I retreated to music for safety and comfort. I’m not alone in turning to music for solace in times of loss. Therapists are embracing the healing powers of music to help people process their emotions, especially those who have difficulty articulating feelings. In a March 2014 Los Angeles Times article, writer Sandy Banks profiled music therapist Arvis Jones. Jones visits crime scenes, hospitals, funerals and schools with instruments to help children process their grief. “With grief, the pain is sometimes so deep it hurts too much for kids to talk about what they feel,” Jones said in the article. “Music breaks down their defenses. They think they’re having fun.” For teens, rap lyrics can “…reveal
emotions that are hard to claim,” Jones said. “A silent preschooler can signal distress with the vigorous shake of a tambourine. A withdrawn child can learn to trust by becoming part of a handbell troupe. A hurting child Clarke Reader can learn to selfLINER soothe by humming Grandma’s favorite NOTES tune.” Reddit, the Internet’s largest discussion site, has an onging conversation about songs that have most helped deal with grief and loss. Selections run the gamut from Simon and Garfunkel’s classic “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and Fleetwood Mac’s “Songbird” to “What Sarah Said” by Death Cab for Cutie and “Lonely Day” by System of a Down. There are no right or wrong song selections to get you through a rough time — the choice is always personal. And because grief is such a powerful and intimate emotion, the songs we select will
CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Night Moves’ “Pennied Days” released on Domino records. Review: Night Moves blends ‘70s rock with modern indie aesthetics, and the results are some of the most luminous rock music you can find. The guitar lines waterfall over John Pelant’s haunting vocals, creating a musicscape well worth wandering through. Favorite song: “Border on Border” Extended jam Neil Young would be most pleased about: “Hiding in the Melody”
be the ones that touch us the deepest. Many of my comfort songs come from folk artists like James Taylor, Jackson Browne and Patty Griffin. I like the intimacy of music created by instruments and performed by a few people. That’s why one of my very favorite songs in times of loss is Eric Clapton’s “Tears In Heaven,” which he wrote after the death of his 4-year-old son. The acoustic guitar-driven song swells with
beauty and heartbreak. You know the lyrics are coming from someone who has suffered a traumatic loss. In part because grief can be difficult to vocalize, it makes sense that music is so powerful. Even if you strip away the lyrics, feelings that transcend words and description can still be expressed — often better — with instruments. Classical or New Age music, for instance, generates a salve that wraps you up. Jazz is my go-to instrumental genre. I find something extremely comforting in Louis Armstrong’s “Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams.” And anything off of John Coltrane’s “Blue Trane” album feels warm and comforting. There’s no way to avoid grief in life. But there’s solace in knowing we can all find comfort in a few notes and lyrics from someone we’ll probably never meet. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he sends good thoughts to all who are suffering loss. Check out his music blog at calmacil20. blogspot.com. And share the music that helps you through rough times at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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Helmets are key for many outdoor sports, and cycling is no exception. Various bike stores have several types and styles of helmets for all ages to help keep those heads safe. Photo by Crystal Anderson
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The Macarelli family is one of several who use bicycling as an alternative method to get to school and work. The national Safe Routes to School program encourages school and neighborhood communities to build infrastructure and awareness for alternative methods to get to school, other than by bus or car. At many participating schools, bicyclists and physical activity personnel promote bicycling, hosts bike rodeos and educate students about the benefits of cycling and how to safely bike to school. “It’s an opportunity to open up a whole new world of mobility,” Harty said. “It’s an important program that addresses the needs of a more active community.” All about the time — family time A hobby you can do by yourself, in tandem with another or as a group, biking is something many families said has one outstanding benefit — time. “It’s a great family bonding experience and there are so many great opportunities across our state to do it,” said Evan Lee, director of marketing at Wheat Ridge Cyclery, 7085 West 38th Ave. “It’s such a great way to spend really quality time together around a fitness activity.” By riding as a family, parents are teaching their children a new sport, giving them a little independence while fostering a love for exercise, and spending quality one-on-one time together. “Camaraderie — you’re out there sharing a sport with your children,” Lee said. And “it’s a skill that you can do for an entire lifetime. Whether commuting or competing — you can do it forever.” Macarelli agreed. The time she shares with her children while pedaling is her favorite aspect of their hobby. “The best conversations my daughters and I have are on the bike,” she said. “It truly makes the world a better place if you can get your kids on bikes.”
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WHERE TO BIKE Regional: The Clear Creek Trail is a paved path following the banks of Clear Creek that stretches 19 miles through Adams, Jefferson and Denver counties, following the I-76 to I-70 east to west. Parking and trail junctions to other major trails stretch through Golden, Wheat Ridge, Arvada and Thornton. Arvada: Little Dry Creek Trail runs for six miles through Arvada, offering access to Woodrun, Michael Northey, MacArthur, Lakecrest and Little Dry Creek Parks. Van Bibber Creek Trail, Beginning at Easely Rd. and West 60th Avenue. Ralston Creek Trail, Beginning at Sheridan Boulevard and 56th Avenue.
Golden: Access to multiple paved bike trails, including the Tucker Gulch and Clear Creek Trail. Golden Bike Park offers a pump track and a downhill course. Parking at 4471 Salvia St. Lakewood: Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 West Morrison Road, features paved trails (plowed in winter!) and 15 miles of dirt paths that weave around the park’s hills and waterways. Bear Creek Trail features beautiful scenery at the base of Lair O’Bear Park. Trailhead: 22600 State Highway 74, Idledale. Westminster: The Little Dry Creek Trail is
2.4 miles of trail, connecting the Standley Lake Park area with the Clear Creek Trail. The trail has 10 pedestrian underpasses, keeping cyclists far from vehicles. Westminster/Thonrton: The Big Dry Creek Trail is 11.4 miles of mostly paved bikeway, beginning near the north shore of Standley Lake, and through an I-25 underpass, to the Thorncreek Golf Course, 136th Avenue and Washington Street. Wheat Ridge: Multiple access points for the Clear Creek Trail. Founders Park is located at 37th Avenue and Jay Street. The small park features curvy paths, and even some hills to conquer for beginning cyclists.
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Rockin’ and rollin’ to benefit kids with cancer Blues/rock show, gear drive at Buffalo Rose April 9
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com When Michaela Rae was 10 years old, she performed with her guitar for some children with cancer at a camp in Winter Park. It was the first performance put on by Blue Star Connection. All the children in the audience were about Rae’s age, she said, and everyone had a lot of fun interacting with each other. “It was cool to see them all smiling,” she said. And Rae, now a 20-year-old student studying finance and accounting at CU Boulder, is still at it. Rae will be performing with the Austin Young Band as the opening act for blues guitarist Ana Popovic at the Buffalo Rose in Golden on April 9. The concert benefits Blue Star Connection, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing music into the lives of children and young adults who are
fighting cancer and other life-challenging situations. “This one’s for the kids. We’re just there to help and support,” Rae said. “If it makes one more kid smile, then it’s worth it.” Musician John Catt, founder of Blue Star Connection, expects the concert to be “rockin’ and rollin’.” Popovic “is a big deal,” he said. “It’s going to be a magical time.” Popovic studied music in Holland and started her band in 2001. She moved to Memphis three years ago and has been performing live and touring since. Her new album, “TRILOGY,” will be released in May. It features three CDs worth of songs and includes music genres for different listening periods of the day. Volume 1 is funk and soul, volume 2 is rock and blues and volume 3 is jazz. “You get a whole day of music,” Popovic said. This will be Popovic’s first time to perform in Golden, but the fourth or fifth time she has performed in Colorado. She hopes to see a lot of her Colorado fans at the Buffalo Rose, she said.
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Blues guitarist Ana Popovic will perform at 8 p.m. April 9 at the Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave., in Golden. Courtesy photo “It’s great to see friendly faces,” Popovic said, “and it’s a treat to come back to play in Colorado.” Popovic has known Catt for about six years, and this will be her third time performing for a Blue Star Connection concert. She loves to help in any way she can, Popovic said. “The show will be full of energy,” Popovic said. “There will be a little for everyone, but especially the guitar-lovers.” The concert will also serve as a gear drive for Blue Star Connection. People are encouraged to bring new or gently-used musical instruments, which will be given to the children, Catt said. Just about any instrument is accepted as long as it is in good condition — the children tend to enjoy keyboards, guitars and hand drums, and small electric amps are also needed. Once an instrument is given to a child, it is his or hers to keep. The child recipients are found through children’s hospitals and therapy programs across the U.S., but every once in awhile a child in a different country will receive an instrument. And instruments are given to children on almost a daily basis, Catt said. “Children all over the world have chosen music to cope,” Catt said. “We have found that music therapy is one of the most powerful medicines.” Rae began performing live with her
TICKETS: $15 each for general admission and $25 for reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased online on the Buffalo Rose’s website. FOR MORE INFO: On the concert, call 303-278-6800 or visit www.buffalorose.net. Ana Popovic, visit www.anapopovic.com. Blue Star Connection, visit www.bluestarconnection.org.
WHAT’S IN A NAME? Instead of coming up with the name for Blue Star Connection himself, the nonprofit’s founder, John Catt, brainstormed with some children who received instruments. This is what they came up with: Blue: because Catt loves blues music Star: because all the children are stars Connection: to express the connection of kids and music
dad when she was 5 years old. Music has always been a passion, she said. “It’s cool to see other people having fun when I’m performing.” The joy is something she likes to share with others, Rae said. She believes that while doctors and medicine work to heal a person’s body, music heals a person’s soul. “It uplifts them,” she said. “Music is something that can be there for them.”
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Peavey’s best guess is that the fossils are about 70 million years old. “It represents Colorado right around the time at the end of the dinosaurs,” Peavey said. The fossils provide “a cool snapshot of what the Golden area looked like back then.” Baculites are believed to have varied in size, and grew cone-shaped shells, that could grow to 10 feet long in some species, they kept for their entire lives, said Matthew Mossbrucker, director and chief curator at the Morrison Natural History Museum. Although dozens of the baculite have been found here, and they’re usually well-preserved, Mossbrucker said he commonly finds segments of the shell. It’s “very rare to find one whole.” The fossils found during the Linking Lookout project will be spending more time with Peavey for study, but she will eventually offer them to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. If the fossils are not needed at the museum, they will stay with CDOT to be used as a teaching tool for construction crews. The first discoveries of baculites in the area helped people learn that Colorado was once covered under a body of saltwater, Mossbrucker said. Cephalopods only live in saltwater, and baculites only existed during a certain time period. “The Denver-metro area is full of fossils that help us know what Colorado was like before there were people here,” he said. “All fossils tell stories on what life was like then.”
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If it’s not work if you love it, then Anthony Martuscello and Alex Stansbury of the newly opened WestFax Brewing Company are in for a world of fun. The two opened the first brewery located on West Colfax in Lakewood, at 6733 W. Colfax Ave., at the beginning of March and have been introducing the area to unique concoctions ever since. “I wanted to focus on Colfax because there’s not really any breweries in the area and hasn’t been for a while,” said Martuscello, who owns the brewery. “And setting up right next to Casa Bonita has been great because there is so much traffic that comes through here.” The idea of starting a brewery came to Martuscello after years of working in corporate America. He had developed an interest in home brewing in his free time and progressed from there. “I wanted a shot at owning my own business, but wasn’t sure what I wanted to do,” he said. “I fell in love with craft beers and the culture around it. I like the ‘co-petition’ of it all.” The lease for a space in the newly developed Lamar Station Plaza was signed in March. At first, Martuscello wanted to run the business and brew, but decided it would be better to have a brewer he could work with. He searched professional brewing forums online, which is how he found Stansbury. “I started as a home brewer, and have been a professional brewer for 16 of the last 18 years,” Stansbury said. “It’s kind of nice being a one-man show here. I don’t have to worry about politics or cleaning up anyone else’s messes.” WestFax has eight beers on tap, with room for more as interest grows. One beer is called Casa Roja (as a nod to the brewery’s neighbor) and has citrus and floral notes. The company also has a pale ale, IPA and Belgian Dubbel. “We don’t yet know what we’ll keep on and what we’ll change for the seasons,” Martuscello said. “Our customers will tell us what to keep.” Both Martuscello and Stansbury
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Classic Blended Burger Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes Servings: 4 1/2 pound cremini or white button mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 4 buns Finely dice mushrooms or gently pulse in food processor. In skillet, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium-high heat and add mushrooms, sauteing 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes. Transfer cooled mushrooms to medium bowl. Add ground beef and salt, mixing until combined. Make 4 patties. Add remaining olive oil to pan and cook burger patties on medium-high heat until desired doneness. Plate and add desired toppings to bun. Topping recommendations: feta cheese, romesco sauce, sweet peppers and sauteed red onions.
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8 ounces fresh mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion 1 red pepper, finely chopped 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
In food processor with metal blade, pulse mushrooms, onion, garlic and ginger until finely chopped. Add ground beef; pulse until combined. In large, nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushroom mixture, thyme, oregano, mustard, garlic and dried onion. Cook, stirring often, 10 minutes, or until browned. Stir in red pepper, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and vinegar. Simmer 5 minutes; remove from heat. Serve in Boston lettuce leaves garnished with shredded carrots and chopped cashews.
inding the right daily nutritional balance is no easy feat. Managing sugar, carbohydrate, fat and red meat intake takes serious effort and planning, but transforming your favorite recipes into more nutritious family meals may be easier than you realize. Adopting the blenditarian lifestyle is a simple solution to healthier eating. It involves, simply, blending mushrooms into meat to make every day dishes more healthful and delicious. Adding chopped mushrooms to ground beef at a ratio of at least 25 percent mushrooms can enhance the taste of dishes, deliver an extra serving of vegetables and beneficial nutrients, and trim total calories and fat intake. Any mushroom variety will work. Creminis and portabellas lend rich, earthy flavors to any meal, while white button mushrooms offer a more delicate taste. For the more adventurous eaters, maitake and shiitake varieties bring a bold woodsy taste and meaty texture to the plate. The key to blending is developing the perfect mushroom consistency. For example, if using ground meat for tacos or burgers, chop mushrooms to mimic the familiar crumbled texture, using a knife and cutting board, food processor or vegetable chopper. For stews, halve or quarter mushrooms, or slice them to match strips of meat in fajitas or stir-fry. Practice your blending technique with these recipes and find more deliciously blended dishes to share with your family at MushroomInfo.com.
Adopting the blenditarian lifestyle is a simple solution to healthier eating. It involves, simply, blending mushrooms into meat to make every day dishes more healthful and delicious.
Mushroom Tacos with Salsa Verde Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 12-15 minutes Servings: 8
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Tacos 1/4 pound 85-percent lean ground beef salt and pepper, to taste 3/4 pound white button mushrooms 3/4 pound cremini mushrooms 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 cups julienned sweet onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic 4 tablespoons ground chili pepper lime juice, to taste 1 cup shredded green cabbage 2 ablespoons chopped cilantro 8 corn tortillas 4 tablespoons Avocado Salsa Verde (recipe below) 4 tablespoons Cotija cheese, grated
Heat saute pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; season with salt and pepper. Saute 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Chop mushrooms to size and texture of ground beef and saute in separate pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil 3-5 minutes. Combine mushrooms and meat and set aside. Heat pan used for ground beef over medium-high heat. Add remaining olive oil and onions; saute until golden brown. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add mushroom and beef mixture and chili pepper. Saute 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and lime juice. Toss shredded cabbage with salt, pepper, lime juice and cilantro. To make Avocado Salsa Verde, combine all salsa ingredients and refrigerate at least 1 hour. To serve, place 2 tablespoons shredded cabbage on tortilla and top with 2 tablespoons of mushroom and beef mixture. Top with 1 tablespoon Avocado Salsa Verde and sprinkle with Cotija cheese.
Avocado Salsa Verde 1 large, ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/3 cup diced tomato 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon seeded and minced serrano chili
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Tips to build resilience and emotional flexibility How resilient are you? Are you able to roll with the punches life tends to throw at us? Resiliency is an important skill that allows us to be flexible when life knocks us down; it allows us to come back stronger. Resilient people still experience adversity but do not let it define them. They often think, “Times are tough, but I know they will get better.” Shannon Gwash While many people are naturally ASK A resilient, have no fear if you are one of them. It is possible to THERAPIST not strengthen your ability to take the tough times as they come. Here are five ways to build your resiliency: Keep good company Surround yourself with other resilient people – whether it’s for fun or when you need support. Other resilient people will be empathetic, but will also give you space to work through emotions. This support system should listen without trying to solve your problems, calming you rather than frustrating you. Know what you need and when you need help. And know that it’s OK to ask for help. (Really, it is!) Cultivate self-awareness A large part of being resilient is simply understanding yourself. I have grown to be very self-aware, listening to my body’s cues and being mindful of my mood shifts during challenging situations. I do allow myself to feel both positive and negative emotions; however, I also try to find the silver lining. In my personal experience, I’ve found sometimes bad things have happened to open my eyes ... to wake me up to the reality of how I was living and the gap between there and where I wanted to be.
Know you don’t have to have all the answers When we get stuck on the “why” of every situation, we end up blocking answers that arise naturally. Resilient people find strength in knowing it’s OK to not have all the answers. I’ve come to learn that I am the master of my heart. I may not control situations or know why something happens, but I can control my reaction. Take care of yourself Self-care goes hand-in-hand with self-awareness. Resilient people have a list of healthy habits they go to when they need it most. This includes of both physical and mental practices. And daily habits and routine count! Getting enough sleep, eating your veggies and keeping stress levels low will support your ability to handle negative situations. Spending time outdoors (just 20 minutes in the sunshine) can nurture your resilience, as can meditating and having spiritual practice. Bonus tip: Humor. Did you know that laughing can help relieve pain, both for body and mind? It’s true! Get out of your head In difficult situations, stress and negative thoughts can overwhelm our minds. This can make us dizzy with anxiety and feeling disconnected. How do we get back on track? Write it all down. Get those thoughts out of your head and onto paper (or a screen). People who engage in journaling report feeling happier and more positive than before they began writing. Life happens in bell-shaped curves. It ebbs and flows, with both positive and negative events. In any situation, we can only control our effort, not the outcome. It can be overwhelming at times, but by strengthening your resiliency, you can become more flexible during negative situations and bounce back much quicker. Shannon Gwash is the marketing and public relations manager for Jefferson Center for Mental Health. She is also a Certified Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach. Contact her at shannong@jcmh.org.
AREA CLUBS Mondays The Arvada Chorale, an auditioned community chorus, rehearses Monday evenings from September to June at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. The chorale performs three concerts a year plus many community events. For audition information, call 720432-9341, or email info@arvadachorale. org. Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:15-5:30 p.m.; workshop runs 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/checks only). Get help taking the next step with unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist
and wealth manager. Discussions include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. Contact 303210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com. English as A Second Language tutorial classes available Sunday and Monday evenings at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Registration required. Call Kathy Martinez at 303-882-2751. Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite are counted among its alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@gmail. com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.
Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-477-6291 or go to NarAnon.org. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join. Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com. Clubs continues on Page 26
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Animal Rescue of the Rockies Rescues homeless dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters Need: Foster-care families for death-row shelter dogs and cats Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org Cat Care Society Nibbles ‘N Kibbles Food Bank Works to reduce number of abandoned and surrendered cats Need: Donations of canned and bagged cat food and litter Contact: 303-239-9680
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Edge Theater Lakewood area community theater Need: Friendly and outgoing volunteers to tend bar Contact: Patty Yaconis at 720-841-7631 or www.theedgetheater.com Foothills Art Center Golden’s premier art facility Contact: volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter.org
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Girl Scouts Youth organization for girls Need: Volunteers for jobs ranging from running troops to helping with a science event or office work Age requirement: Men and women 18 and older Contact: girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708 Golden Optimists Bicycle Recycle Group helps repair or recycle bicycles in the community Need: All ages, knowledge levels to work on bicycles Contact: www.goldenoptimists.org Golden Visitors Center Provides information about Golden and surrounding areas Need: Volunteers to man front desk and greet visitors, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; two 4-hour shifts offered Requirement: Must be 18 and older, training provided Contact: Mary Gomez, 303-279-2282 or marygomezvisitorcenter@gmail. com Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org Health Passport Centura Health program that provides health and wellness services Need: Volunteers to support patients and families in the hospital and upon discharge with outreach, marketing and social networking; connecting patients, families and volunteers to services and programs; hosting classes at various Health Passport locations; contributing to the health and wellness of those in the community; counseling clients who need prescription drug assistance; and helping with day-to-day living expenses, Medicare and Medicaid issues. Contact: Kerry Ewald, Health Passport volunteer coordinator, 303-629-4934. Hospice of Covenant Care Nonprofit, faith-based hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039
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Chicago Company to Perform Ballet 5:8, a Chicago-area performing company in its fourth season, performs “Out of the Dust” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Cleo Parker Robinson Theatre in Denver. Tickets are available at www.Ballet58.org or by calling 312-725-4752; any remaining tickets will be available at the box office at the door. ‘Getting Out’ The Edge Theater presents “Getting Out” through Sunday, April 3, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Released from prison “Arlene” wants to put the past behind and start her life over. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays; and 8 p.m. Monday, March 21. No performance on Sunday, March 13. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www. theedgetheater.com. Lakewood Center Presents ‘Ragtime’ The Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company present “Ragtime,” based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow. Performances continue through Sunday, April 10 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. This sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America tells the story of three families in the pursuit of the American Dream. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, with an additional performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7. For tickets and information, call 303-987-7845, go to www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or stop by the cultural center box office.
‘Heaven Help the Po’taters’ Colorado ACTS presents an old-fashioned melodrama “Heaven Help the Po’taters” or “I’da Hoe the Taters But They Just Won’t Grow” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. There’s trouble in Tatertown for Irish and Etta Tater and their family. Call 303-456-6772 for tickets and information. Evergreen Players Presents ‘Dear Ruth’ Evergreen Players presents “Dear Ruth” from Friday, April 1, to Sunday, April 17 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Using the name of her elder sister, a young girl carries on a romantic correspondence with an overseas soldier. When the soldier returns he finds that his distant lover is already engaged, as this romantic comedy follows a series of hilarious complications and plot twists. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. For tickets and information, call 303-6744934, go to www.evergreenplayers.org or stop by the box office. Arvada Kite Festival Go fly a kite at the 13th Arvada Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at the Stenger Soccer Complex, West 58th Avenue and Quail Street. Bring a kite or purchase one at the event. Event includes jumping castles, face painters, balloon artists, hamster balls and more. Enjoy exhibits by professional kite flyers. Visit booths by community and general vendors offering consumer goods and services, and enjoy food vendors. Ride your bike to the festival. Meet at 10 a.m. at Van Bibber Trailhead, 5575 Ward Road. Go to www.arvadafestivals.com or call 720-898-7403. The Vitality Code: Eat, Think, Move for Health Set aside everything you’ve learned about dieting, calorie counting, deprivation, exercise regimes and hard work. Those approaches aren’t fun, and they simply don’t work long-term. What does work to create endless energy and lasting vitality is a whole-person plan to think, eat and move in ways you enjoy and that support your health. The Vitality Code session is offered from 6-7:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Comedy Night at West Woods See two headliners for the price of one at the Wednesday, April 6 Comedy Night @ West Woods. Vic Alejandro and Brent Gill will be featured. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. at West Woods Golf Club, 6655 Quaker St. Show will be hosted by nationally touring comic Bob Meddles. Tickets are available at www.SlapHappyEntertainment.com. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Emperor’s New Clothes” through April 30 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Show presented at 1 p.m. Saturdays. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com for tickets and information. Appropriate for ages 12 and under, and the people who love them. ‘You Can’t Take it With You’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “You Can’t Take it With You” through Sunday, May 1, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. At first the Sycamores seem mad, but if they are mad, the rest of the world is madder. For tickets and information, call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.
MUSIC/CONCERT
Alpine Chorale Concert Alpine Chorale presents “A Festival of Roses” featuring Les Chansons des Roses by Morten Lauridsen, as well as inspirational and celebratory pieces by other composers such as Vijay Singh and Benjamin Britten, and the evocative “Dark Night of the Soul” by Ola Gjeilo. The chorale will be joined by the Pomona High School Chorale. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9, at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Tickets available at www.alpinechorale.org or at the door.
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Arts Council Event The Lakewood Arts Council & Gallery plans its First Friday event 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, April 1, at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood (next to Casa Bonita). Event includes food, music and an artist demo. Call 303-980-0625 or go to lakewoodartscouncil.org. Nonfiction Book Club Looks at Mid-East The Jefferson County League of Women Voters nonfiction book club will discuss “Lawrence in Arabia,” by Scott Anderson. The discussion is 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at a location to be determined, and again from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at the library at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. Book reaches back to World War I to discover the origins of many of today’s most intractable problems in the Middle East. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for information and for location of the April 20 meeting. Everyone is welcome at these meetings. Read book ahead of the April meeting. Lakewood Arts Council Calls to Entry Artists are invited to submit entries for Lakewood Arts Council & Gallery upcoming shows “Garden Inspirations” and “Artist’s Choice.” Entry deadline for both shows is Friday, April 22. The “Garden Inspirations” show is open to all media and has a theme of gardens, flowers and plants. Show dates are May 1 to May 27. The “Artist’s Choice” show is open to any 2-dimensional work. No theme. Show dates are May 9 to July 22. Both shows are at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. For information, call 303-980-0625 or go to www.lakewoodartscoucil.org. Art Classes, Workshops The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery is beginning new session of art classes and workshops. For registration and information, go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. The gallery is at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.
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Kite Making Classes Children ages 4-10 can make a kite at Majestic View Nature Center’s kite making classes, offered at 4 p.m. Friday, April 1, and 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2. Cost of class includes all materials. Registration required; call 720-898-7405.
Spring Tee Off Party The Men’s Club at Fox Hollow opens its 2016 season with a Spring Tee Off Party for new and returning members at 5 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Fox Hollow’s Den. Find out more about the club’s 16 event season for golfers ages 18 to super senior and all skill levels at fhmgc. com; new members are welcome throughout the season. The first tournament Saturday, April 16 is a 4 man shamble with A, B, C and D level players to mix it up and meet new golfing friends. The club also hosts its annual Fox Hollow Open on Saturday, June 4 for all handicap indexed players in Colorado. Join the club and play friendly competitive golf. Fox Hollow is at 13410 Morrison Road, Lakewood. Health Foundation’s NightShine Gala Denver Health Foundation plans its NightShine Gala, a star-studded night that culminates in a live musical performance by One Republic. The gala is Saturday, April 2, at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th St., Denver. This year’s gala will support the construction of a new Southwest Family Health Center to meet the growing healthcare needs of families in West Denver. Go to www.DenverHealthFoundation.org or contact Candice Jones at 303-602-2978 or candice.jones@dhha.org. Impact of Intimacy Anorexia on Marriages A glimpse into marriages suffering from intimacy anorexia will be shown at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Intimacy Anorexia: The Dark Secret That’s Killing Marriages,” features a filmed interview with Dr. Douglas Weiss, a licensed psychologist and an expert in the field of intimacy anorexia. Weiss explains intimacy anorexia is the intentional withholding of emotional, spiritual, and sexual intimacy from one’s spouse and is a condition that affects both men and women. Lifetree participants will learn the common symptoms of intimacy anorexia as well as practical treatment options. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. Federal Employee Tennis Association The Federal Employee Tennis Association is inviting new members to join its tennis club this summer. All levels - beginners, intermediate and expert - are welcome in both singles and doubles play. All employees and retirees of the federal government, Jefferson County government, and Denver Water Department, as well as their immediate family members 14 years old and older, are welcome. To find out more, attend the association’s spring fling at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 9 at Lakewood Park, Kipling and Alameda streets. Go to www. fetatennis.org, email playtennis@fetatennis.org or call 303-518-5173. Sign up through April 18. Hall of Fame Nomination The Jefferson County Historical Commission is seeking nominations for the 2016 Jefferson County Hall of Fame. Nominations may be made for living or deceased people who have helped mold and shape the history of Jefferson County. Individuals may be nominated for contributions in fields of writing, research, photography, politics, business, community service, education or culture. Nominations must be received by May 1. To obtain nomination forms and get more information, visit www.historicjeffco.org or contact Dennis Dempsey at 303 271-8734 or ddempsey@jeffco.us. Gardens Wanted The Lakewood Arts Council is looking for gardens to be on its annual garden tour. The tour is Saturday, June 25, and includes a self-guided tour of six to seven gardens in the west metro area, with lunch for ticket holders included at the council’s new gallery location at Lamar Station Plaza (near Casa Bonita). Garden hosts may preview the garden tour Friday, June 24. If you’re an avid gardener and would like to share your hard work, contact Ann Quinn at 303-881-7874 or annquinn75@gmail.com as soon as possible. Go to www. lakewoodartscouncil.org.
HEALTH
How Your Body Works, or Doesn’t Knowing how food works with your body (or doesn’t) makes it easier to understand what to eat and why. Natural Grocers presents the How Your Body Works class from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, and from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Warning, attendees may experience side effects such as weight loss, decreased aches and pains, balanced hormones and real energy. Nutritional Coaching Megan Grover, master of medical science and nutritional health coach at the Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, offers free one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions for the public. Call the store at 303-423-0990 for an appointment.
EDUCATION
Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More info at www.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. 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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Taking it to the limit New pitch-count rules mean keeping track of more than balls and strikes By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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oaches and managers at all levels of baseball — from Little League to the major leagues — have become concerned about the overuse of pitchers’ arms. The number of pitches thrown, or the pitch count, is monitored closely in the hope of preventing injuries. The Colorado High School Activities Association put a pitch-count rule into effect this season that mandates periods of rest for a player depending on the number of pitches thrown in a game. CHSAA abandoned its previous rule that limited pitchers to no more than 12 innings on three consecutive days but had no pitch maximum. “The trainer I always go to keeps telling us we need to keep our arms healthy,” said Cherry Creek senior right-hander Carter Van Gytenbeek. “At the age we are at and how we are developing, and we’re still growing, I feel like the pitch limit is kind of acceptable to a point.” CHSAA has set the limit at 110 pitches in varsity games and 85 for junior varsity play, and it requires three days of rest for pitchers who hit those thresholds. Adhering to the pitch limit isn’t always easy. In an early season game, Arapahoe senior right-hander Desmond Pineda allowed just one run and struck out eight batters, helping the Warriors to a 2-1 lead over Regis Jesuit. He had thrown 100 pitches, close to the limit, and didn’t pitch in the seventh inning. Arapahoe lost 7-3. “The pitch limit is something you have to get used to,” Pineda said. “It was hard for me to sit in the dugout when I knew I could have gone another inning or two. I could have (gone) out there another inning and got the win.” Van Gytenbeek understood Pineda’s frustration. “That was a tough situation to be in, but it’s also smart because you don’t want to throw out a kid’s arm this early in the season,” he said. Coaches weigh in Many coaches agree with the intent of the new rule. “Safety of the arms — that’s what it’s all about,” Mountain Vista coach Ron Quintana said. “I’m fine with that pitch limitation,” Cherry Creek coach Marc Johnson said. Littleton coach Bob Bote said there shouldn’t be a concern about overworked high school pitchers because coaches should already be monitoring the situation. “I really baby my pitchers at this age when they are still growing and developing,” he said. The count, however, remains an issue since many pitchers also play for club teams, increasing the workload on their arms. “All of baseball is trying to figure out
Elbow injuries among pitchers are common throughout the various ranks of baseball. The following is from a 2014 position paper by the American Sports Medicine Institute: “During the past few years there has been an ‘epidemic’ rise in the number of professional pitchers requiring ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (‘Tommy John surgery’). This is like deja vu, as a similar sharp rise was seen in adolescent pitchers near the turn of the century. These two rises are indeed connected; that is, today’s pro pitcher in his 20s was an adolescent pitcher a dozen years ago. Thus in many cases, the injury leading to Tommy John surgery in today’s young pro pitchers actually began while they were adolescent amateurs. Observations by orthopaedic surgeons support this link, as the torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in a pro pitcher usually looks like it has worn out over time.
Arapahoe pitcher Desmond Pineda allowed one run in six innings, striking out eight, against Regis Jesuit early this season but was taken out because he was nearing the pitch limit. The Warriors lost 7-3 as Regis scored six runs in the seventh against relief pitching. Photo by Jim Benton
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The pitch limit is something you have to get used to. It was hard for me to sit in the dugout when I knew I could have gone another inning or two. I could have (gone) out there another inning and got the win.”
the solution and I don’t really know if anybody knows the answer,” said Jerry Scavarda, an area professional scout for the Miami Marlins. “With all the club teams, kids are playing year round now. They are definitely playing more games.” There are limits to what a high school coach can do to prevent overextended pitchers, Horizon coach Ralph Garcia said. “What happens now is kids switch from high school to clubs during the summer,” he said. “So many kids are going deeper into the year and maybe their arms are getting worn out. “We don’t know how much a pitcher is throwing for club. Besides what they do at
THE RULES A look at the number of days of rest a pitcher is required to take after throwing a specified number of pitches under new rules implemented this season by the Colorado High School Activities Association: Varsity
Junior varsity
86-110 pitches: three days
61-85 pitches: three days
61-85 pitches: two days
36-60 pitches: two days
36-60 pitches: one day
26-35 pitches: one day
Desmond Pineda, Arapahoe pitcher
school, they go to these private instructors and we don’t know how many pitches they are throwing there. There are a lot of factors there, and more than the CHSAA put in place.” Working arm in arm The new pitch limits may push teams to develop more depth on the mound in case weather postponements force multiple games in a week. The state playoffs often have teams playing three games in two days. “Guys that don’t develop depth in their pitching staff, it hurts them,” Johnson said. “So if they are relying on one or two guys — and a lot of high schools like to do that — it’s going to hurt them a little bit.” Quintana said the rule will encourage teams to develop a third starter they can count on in the postseason. “In the long run, what the pitch count does for us is gets guys playing experience and big-game experience,” he said, “so if you make the playoffs, you know you have some guys to pitch.” Run totals will rise as teams struggle to develop that depth, Garcia predicts. “You are going to see scores go in the (teens) and 20s because you are going to have JV pitchers pitching varsity games.”
“Research has shown that the amount of competitive pitching and pitching while fatigued are strongly linked to injury. Other risk factors may include pitching on multiple teams, pitching yearround, playing catcher when not pitching, poor pitching mechanics and poor physical conditioning.”
Looking back at last year Rock Canyon used three pitchers last season to move through the Class 5A playoffs and win the state championship. If this year’s pitch-limitation rules would have been in place during last season’s playoffs, the Jaguars still would have won the title. In a 3-2 loss to Mountain Vista on May 16, Josh White threw 77 pitches. On May 17, Chris Given’s pitch count was 92 in a 7-6 win over Pine Creek and on that same day Bryce Dietz threw 79 pitches in a 5-1 win over Cherry Creek. Then on May 26 in a continuation of the double-elimination tournament, Dietz threw 93 pitches and Given 25 in a 7-6 triumph over Chatfield. Given came back May 27 with 94 pitches in a 2-1 victory that eliminated Mountain Vista. In the second game on May 27, White hurled a 97-pitch, 9-2 seven-inning conquest of Chatfield in the championship game. — Jim Benton
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Local kid a star closer Golden grad had 51 saves last season for playoff team By David Driver Special to Colorado Community Media Bradenton, Florida – Arvada native Mark Melancon pitched for the New York Yankees, Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox before he joined the Pittsburgh Pirates prior to the 2013 season. To say that his career has taken off since then would be an understatement. The Golden High School graduate became an AllStar for the first time at the major league level in 2013 and has been part of tours to South Africa and Japan since he joined the Pirates. Last season the right-handed closer had an amazing 51 saves in 53 opportunities for the Pirates, who were 98-64 and played in the National League Wild Card game in the playoffs. He was named to his second All-Star team in the National League last year. “I am living my childhood dream so you can’t beat that,” said Melancon, standing in the spring training clubhouse of the Pirates before a recent game against the Baltimore Orioles. “There is a lot of work that goes into it but it does not feel like work. I have been
fortunate to have great teachers/coaches, along the way and a great family that has supported me all of the way through. It is pretty neat.” What was it like to be a Major League All-Star? “The first time it was really cool,” he said. “Then last year it was maybe even cooler … that you have proven yourself. I mean, it is special. It is something that can’t be taken away.” Melancon, who still has family living in Aravada, was 3-2 with an ERA of 1.39 in 72 games and 16 saves with the Pirates in 2013. The following year he was 3-5, 1.90 in 72 games with 33 saves. Last season he was 3-2 with an ERA of 2.23 in 78 games while allowing just 57 hits in 76 and two-thirds innings with 62 strikeouts and just 14 walks. In his major league career he is 19-16 with 121 saves. The Colorado native said it takes a unique ability to be a closer. “I do think it is a different mentality. It is just a different switch that has to turn on,” he said. “I was able to close in college quite a bit. I was one of the few relievers that was drafted as a reliever so I have worked my whole way up.” Melancon was drafted by the New York
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ABOUT MARK MELANCON Birthplace: Arvada, March 28, 1985
Position: pitcher (closer)
High school: Golden, class of 2003
Height/weight: 6-2/215
College: University of Arizona Resides: Spring, Texas Current major league team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Throws/bats: right/right Melancon was named to his first National League All-Star team in 2013. He was drafted out of high school by the Dodgers but did not sign. He set a school record with 11
Yankees out of the University of Arizona in the ninth round in 2006 and made his big league debut with the club in 2009. He was traded to Houston during the 2010 season and then traded to Boston after the 2011 campaign. On Dec. 26, 2012 he was traded by the Red Sox to the Pirates in a multi-player deal. Melancon avoided arbitration and signed with the Pirates after last season and did not allow a run in his first five outings this spring training. “We went into the offseason thinking Mark would be a part of the bullpen until somebody compelled us to think differently,” Pirates general manager Neal Huntington told reporters in March. “No one did.” The GHS product feels relievers work best when they know their role – such as what
saves at the University Arizona in 2005, though the record has been surpassed. He took part in baseball clinics in South Africa in 2013 and was part of an MLB All-Star team that went to Japan in 2014. Melancon had 51 saves for the Pirates in 2015 and made his second All-Star club.
inning that could pitch. “I do think it is good,” he said. “When you are going every night you have to be alert 162 games. It is stressful. When there is some routine or some sort of constant in a crazy world it helps.” Melancon and the Pirates benefit from the fielding of shortstop Jordy Mercer, who grew up in Oklahoma and was drafted by Pittsburgh in 2008 out of Oklahoma State. “He is going to make the routine play, that is for sure,” said Melancon, who turns 31 on March 28. “I feel like he could get on the bump (mound) and pitch if we needed him to. He has a great arm; he is just gifted. He is a big shortstop, and a great guy off the field. You feel comfortable with him in there.” The Pirates can say the same about their closer.
Baseball teams take road trips Jim Benton
OVERTIME
Spring break used to be just that, a break. It was a couple days off from homework assignments, a time to watch a movie, not think about any class projects that might be pending and get a few days off from baseball practice. These days, student athletes still get a brief academic break, but many
baseball teams get tested by playing in tournaments in Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, California and New York. At one of the numerous spring break baseball tournaments, there were 31 Colorado teams competing in the various divisions of the Coach Bob Invitational in the Phoenix area, and 12 teams of those teams were from the
Denver metro area. Colorado teams went 40-49-1 against out-of-state opponents March 23-26. New football coach at Arvada Luke Orvis, an assistant coach at Edmond Memorial in Oklahoma, has been named the new head football coach at Arvada High School.
Arvada, which will drop to the Class 2A classification, was 1-9 last season and Orvis takes over for Richard Bortner. He becomes Arvada’s third coach in the past four seasons. Assistant coach promoted at Creek Cherry Creek promoted from with-
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SPORTS ROUNDUP ALAMEDA PIRATES BASEBALL Fort Morgan 5, Alameda 1 Alameda fell to conference opponent Fort Morgan in a home game on March 21. Key performers: Senior Hunter Roberts was responsible for the team’s sole run. Sophomore Carlos Rosales had nine put-outs out of as many chances.
D’EVELYN JAGUARS BASEBALL D’Evelyn 4, Indian Hills 2 D’Evelyn beat non-conference opponent Indian Hills in a neutral game on March 25. Key performers: Senior Kyle Pashek, juniors Rome McIintyre, Christian Cedillo and Dylan Aurich all had one run each. Junior Scott Masters had eight put-outs out of nine chances, and one assist. Senior Mitch Menard threw nine strike-outs and had two runs against. Champaign Central 5, D’Evelyn 1 D’Evelyn was held to a single run by non-
conference opponent Champaign Central in an away game on March 24. Key performers: Senior John Zahller was responsible for the team’s lone run. Junior Willie Gordon stole one base. Senior Mitch Menard had four putouts out of as many chances. D’Evelyn 9, Bloomberg Central Catholic 5 D’Evelyn took the win over nonconference opponent Bloomberg Central Catholic in a neutral game on March 23. Key performers: Seniors Adam Jolton and Mitch Menard both had two runs each.
Junior Willie Gordon had four put-outs out of five chances. D’Evelyn 9, Plymouth 2 D’Evelyn defeated non-conference opponent Plymouth in a neutral game on March 22. Key performers: Sophomore Andrew Helmreich led the team with two runs, and seniors Adam Jolton, Mitch Menard and Dylan Nelson, juniors Rome McIintyre, Christian Cedillo, Jason Naglehout and Dylan Aurich all had one run each. Junior Willie Gordon had five put-outs out of six chances.
LAKEWOOD TIGERS GIRLS SOCCER Evergreen 3, Lakewood 0 Lakewood fell to non-conference opponent Evergreen in a home game on March 15. BOYS SWIMMING Dick Rush Memorial Coaches Swim-Dive Invitational Lakewood placed 14th at the non-confer-
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in in hiring a new boys basketball coach to replace Mike Brookhart, who has decided to pursue other coaching opportunities. Kent Dertinger, a Creek graduate, math teacher at the school and junior varsity basketball coach, was confirmed by the Creek athletic department as the new 5 Bruins coach.
ence meet Dick Rush Memorial Coaches Swim-Dive Invitational. Littleton, D’Evelyn and Lakewood Lakewood placed first of three at a conference meet against Littleton and D’Evelyn. David Harrison won the OneMeter, Blaise Snowberg the 100 Free and 200 Individual Medley, Marco Borghi the
Littleton player named MVP Mikey Eyssimont, a freshman hockey player at St. Cloud State who grew up in Littleton, was named the NCHC Frozen Faceoff Most Valuable Player at the league’s tournament. Eyssimont is a 2014 Chatfield High School graduate who played junior hockey for the Thunderbirds and played for Sioux Falls of the United State Hockey League before attending St. Cloud State in Minnesota. He scored a goal against the University
100 Fly, Isaac Garcia the 100 Breast, Noah Mitchell the 200 Free and Ethan Drews the 500 Free. The relay team also won the 200 Free Relay, the 200 Medley Relay and the 400 Free Relay. Jeffco Mini Invite Lakewood placed first at the non-conference Jeffco Mini Invite. David Harrison won the One-Meter, Blaise Snowberg the 100 Free and 200
Individual Medley, Marco Borghi the 100 Fly, Bradley Jackson the 100 Back, Isaac Garcia the 100 Breast, Noah Mitchell the 200 Free and Ethan Drews the 500 Free. The relay team also won the 200 Free Relay, the 200 Medley Relay and the 400 Free Relay.
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of Denver in a 4-2 win on March 18 and two of the goals in St. Cloud’s 3-1 title win over Minnesota Duluth on March 19. St. Cloud State was upset by Ferris State in the first round of the NCAA West Regional tournament March 26 in St. Paul, Minn., 5-4 in overtime. DU beat Ferris State, 6-3, on March 27 to advance to the Frozen Four.
In Parker, Legend is still looking for a replacement for Rob Doyle and Lutheran is seeking a successor for Blair Hubbard, who took the Broomfield coaching position. Thornton has not named a coach to take over for Mike Marquez and Skyview hasn’t revealed the next coach to replace Bill Nelson.
Coaching help wanted Four football head coaching jobs had not been filled as of March 28 at area schools.
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.
Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF MARCH 28, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With change dominant this week, don’t be surprised to find new facts emerging that could put another slant on a situation and offer you another choice. Think it through before you decide. TAURUS (April 30 to May 20) There could be some lingering problems from a previous matter that involved a decision you felt you had to make. Resolve the situation with your strong Taurean no-nonsense approach. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The Gemini’s carefully made plans could be undone by someone’s unexpected decision. Getting the full story behind that surprise move can help you decide how to deal with the matter. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Recently uncovered information might put a new light on a situation you thought had been resolved. Keep an open mind about possible changes that you might have to consider. LEO (July 23 to August 22) With a potential revision of an old agreement, you can’t beat the Big Cat for knowing how to sharpen a “clause” to the best advantage. Someone close could have the news you’ve been waiting for. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Certain issues in the workplace could put you in the middle of a dispute you’d rather not deal with. Express your honest feelings before the pressure to take sides builds up.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might feel uneasy disagreeing with someone you’ve been close to. But your relationship should be able to withstand and even thrive when confronted with your true feelings. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A romantic situation seems to be creating more confusion than you can handle. If so, own up to your feelings. The sooner you do, the better your chances are for working things out. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) With change directing the Archer’s aim, consider a second look at your plans and see where they might benefit from a revision. A workplace matter is close to a resolution.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) New contacts help you learn some important information about upcoming developments. The week calls for the Sea Goat to be more flexible than usual in a number of matters. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) With both change and uncertainty in your aspect, you might feel less confident in a previous decision. That’s OK. Check it out and see where it could be modified, if necessary. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Old relationships that seemed to be sinking are buoyant again, and new relationships are benefiting from Cupid’s loving care. This could be a good time to make a major move. BORN THIS WEEK: While you prefer to tread your own path, you’ll go out of your way to help someone in need. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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GIRLS SOCCER Brighton 4, Green Mountain 0 Green Mountain was shut out by non-conference opponent Brighton in an away game on March 14. GIRLS LACROSSE Green Mountain 11, Liberty 10 Green Mountain fell to non-conference opponent Liberty by a single goal in an away game on March 16. Key performers: Junior Tory Towndrow and sophomore JD High scored four goals each. Senior Travis Larkin scored two, and sophomores Nathan Davis and Jesse Suazo-Sanchez both
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Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community. Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565. Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people. Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com. Golden Optimists meet every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Windy Saddle Cafe, 1110 Washington Ave., Golden. More information about the group is available at Goldenoptimist.org. Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021. Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550. New members welcome. Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-718-7307 with questions. Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. TOPS CO 538, a weight-loss support
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scored a goal each. BOYS LACROSSE Green Mountain 12, Summit 9 Green Mountain took the win against non-conference opponent Summit in a home game on March 16. Key performers: Junior Tory Towndrow and sophomore JD High scored four goals each. Senior Travis Larkin scored two, and sophomores Nathan Davis and Jesse Suazo-Sanchez both scored a goal each. Pueblo West 9, Green Mountain 6 Green Mountain fell to non-conference opponent Pueblo West in a home
game on March 14. Key performers: Sophomore Drake Troyer scored two goals, and seniors Travis Larkin and Colton Helmut, junior Tory Towndrow and sophomore Jesse Suazo-Sanchez all scored a goal each. TRACK AND FIELD Thornton Early Bird Invitational In the March 16 non-conference meet, the girls track and field team placed second of 11, and the boys placed fifth. In the girls, Saylor Sargent won the 400 Meter and Alexis Laliberte won the Shot Put and Discus. The relay team won the 800 Sprint Medley and 4 x 400 Meter.
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