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District, teachers agree to new deal Jefferson County School District and teachers’ union find common ground after 2 months By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul welcomes cyclists to his first bicycle tour of the Lakewood area on May 14. Part of the tour included celebrating the opening of the Garrison Bike Station. Find more coverage inside on PAGE 3. Photo by Clarke Reader

Lakewood chief of police to retire Paletta to leave department after 35-year career By Clarke Reader creader@colorado communitymedia.com

Well-known restaurateur and community member Ray Valente Sr. died on May 6 at age 91. Courtesy photo

Restaurateur remembered Community mainstay Ray Valente dies at 91 By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Raymond Valente Sr., or Ray or Senior as he was known to his friends, died at the age of 91 at Mountain Vista Senior Living Center on May 6. Valente continues on Page 5

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Lakewood’s police chief Kevin Paletta announced his impending retirement at the end of May after 35 years with the department, including eight-and-a-half years a chief. During his time as chief, the department maintained its Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies accreditation, which represents professional excellence and shows that the department meets the highest standards. Last October, Lakewood also was the second agency in the state to receive U.S. Department of Justice’s procedural justice training, which outlines a policing philosophy that emphasizes fair-

ness, respect, legitimacy and transparency in interactions with residents. According to information provided Paletta by the city, Lakewood is currently designing a transition plan, which includes appointing current Division Chief Dan McCasky as interim police chief and conducting a national search for a new chief that is expected to take several months. We called Paletta to talk about his time with Lakewood and what’s next: What made you want to be a police officer? I was in college studying for an accounting major at Arizona State University, and I realized I didn’t really

A proposed contract between the Jefferson County Education Association and the school district will implement a new salary schedule that gives teachers raises based on their degree, years of experience and effectiveness rating. “This puts us on the right track to build stability and halt the exodus in Jeffco,” said John Ford, president of the association, referring to the large amount of teachers leaving the district. “It’s a start.” After two months of negotiations, the union and the district agreed to a five-year contract — the longest contract they’ve ever had — that would put teachers back on a salary schedule instead of strictly using the pay-for-performance model implemented in 2014. Evaluation ratings still play a role in an educator’s salary. Former board members Ken Witt, Julie Williams and John Newkirk implemented the pay-for-performance plan. Community members successfully recalled the three in last November. “I think the length of the agreement is a testament to the strength of the contract,” said Superintendent Dan McMinimee in a news release. “Both parties feel stability is important and this negotiation has gone well. My staff worked hard, the board gave as much compensation as possible, and JCEA was understanding of district limits.” If ratified by the union, the agreement will come before the board for approval June 2. Union members have until May 27 to vote. If accepted by both parties, the contract will begin July 1 and extend to Aug. 31, 2021. Most of the changes in the contract are minor and include such items as keeping instrumental music at elementary schools. In the 2015 negotiation season, the district and union settled on a 10-month contract after a tense five-month process. The new board of education, elected in November to replace the recalled members and fill two open seats, campaigned as a slate against the direction of the former board. “It is a major change, there’s no question about that,” said Ron Mitchell, president

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NEWS IN A HURRY Jeff Baxter is the new lead pastor at River Church in Lakewood. Baxter is eager to revitalize the church and do more outreach to the community. Photo by Clarke Reader

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JEFF BAXTER New lead pastor for River Church About me … I have been in ministry for 20 years, in and out of Colorado. My time has mainly been in Indiana and the Midwest. I first came out here right after seminary in 1997 and went back and forth between the Midwest and Colorado for a while. I’ve spent 14 years here in Colorado. I grew up in Michigan, and have been married for 21 years. We’ve spent most of our days here in Colorado, and we have three kids, ages 16, 13 and 8, so we’re busy.

Being a pastor … I was on a short-term mission trip to Romania in summer of 1993 and God did two things on trip — there was a girl on the trip I fell in love with, who is now my wife, and he called me into full-time ministry. I was in the middle-to-end of my undergrad stuff in Michigan and knew I needed to go in for more training, so I headed to seminary after that trip and got married. I went to Columbia International University in South Carolina, and Fuller Theological Seminary for my doctorate in Family Ministry. A new home at River Church ... I came to this church in October and we changed the name to River Church from Light and Life Community Church, complete with a new logo, webpage, all that jazz. I came from Foothills Bible Church in Littleton, where I had been for seven years. This is my first lead pastor position, but I’ve been an associate pastor for a long time. I knew God was calling me to be a lead pastor, but I was probably dragging my feet a little bit. It’s been an exciting journey since been here. We’ve seen growth and we’re trying to rebrand. I don’t want to be known as the best-kept secret behind

the Olive Garden anymore. I’ve only been at churches with congregations of 600 and above, so coming to a smaller church to revitalize and rebuild is new and exciting, challenging. My favorite part of my job ... I love teaching the Bible, I love helping some sometimes complex things be easy to understand and helping folks know who Jesus really is and bring the Bible to life. I love being a resourceful generalist and having your hands in a lot of different things. We’re a super diverse congregation, economically, ethnically, and we’re intergenerational. It’s really fun to have diverse people to minister to. There are lots of challenges around that, but super fun. Our biggest challenge is being known. We’re not a typical church, we’re primed to grow, and I want to help individuals grow and our church grow. River Church is at 220 S. Yarrow St. For more information, visit www.riverchurchmovement.org. If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., contact Clarke Reader at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Moench found guilty of shooting police agents A Jefferson County jury found Gordon Lee Moench, 56, guilty of 16 counts, including counts of Attempted Murder, for shooting two Lakewood Police agents. Following seven days of trial, the verdict was returned on May 11. The jury returned guilty verdicts for four counts of attempted first degree murder (two after deliberation and two extreme indifference), five counts of first degree assault and seven counts of crime of violence. The incident occurred on July 5, 2014. In response to two separate 911 calls, Lakewood police agents were dispatched to 9740 W. Jewell Place. Police arrived to find Moench outside the residence, in the back of his truck, armed with three firearms. The first police agent arrived in his marked patrol car and was slowing in preparation to stop a few houses away from Moench when the agent was shot through the windshield. After the first police agent was shot, the second police agent began to approach Moench. She was also shot and collapsed onto the sidewalk. A third police agent then encountered Moench, who was walking down the middle of the street carrying a .44 Magnum handgun. The agent ordered him several times to drop the gun, however Moench failed to comply. As Moench lifted the gun, the agent fired and shot him. Moench was transported to the hospital where he was treated for his injuries. Both of the police agents survived their injuries. Moench continues to be held without bond at the Jefferson county jail. Sentencing has been set for June 23. Ground breaks on new ER and Urgent Care in Lakewood Pinkard Construction, with Centura Health and ERDMAN Architecture, broke ground on Centura Health’s Briefs continues on Page 22

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Garrison Bike Station garners attention Bridge is finished, bicycle station now open for use

Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul and Gary Harty, founder of Lakewood Bicycle Advisory Team, get started on their bicycle tour of Lakewood on May 14. Photo by Clarke Reader

By Clarke Reader creader@colorado communitymedia.com There will be a few fewer traffic headaches in Lakewood with the completion of construction on the Garrison Street Bridge. On May 9, community leaders gathered with representatives from the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to celebrate the project’s completion. “This work being done is a big deal for people,” said Shailen Bhatt, CDOT executive director. “Not only that, but the project was done on time and under budget.” Later in the week and farther on down the road, Mayor Adam Paul introduced the city’s cyclists to the new Garrison Bike Station at West 13th Avenue and Garrison Street. The station was highlighted on a bike tour Paul was doing of northern Lakewood with residents. “It’s great to be here like this,” said Paul at the start of the bike tour. “This is the first event like this we’ve had, and I’m excited to see the city this way.”

The Garrison Street Bridge was originally built in 1962, and had to go through some serious repairs to be back in optimal shape. Now drivers have greater visibility on U.S. 6, improved drainage, wider lanes on both U.S. 6 and Garrison Street, better sidewalks, improved signals, bike lanes, artwork integrated to the design and lighting under the bridge. The new Garrison Bike Station ties into Lakewood’s longest northsouth bicycle route with

a dedicated bicycle lane through most of it. It’s also across the street from the Garrison Station for the W light rail line. The highlights of the station include that it’s free and makes it easy to ride to the station, park the bicycle and commute to points east or west without having to bring the bicycle on the light rail. The station is covered, which provides protection from the weather and secure locking facilities for about 20 bicycles. Here are some of the

best things we heard at the events: 1. Kevin Brown, CDOT resident engineer: “We used alternative construction methods and innovation in our contractors on this project. There is now a 75-year design life on the new wall here. The difference between a successful project and a smoldering hole in the ground is leadership, and we worked together to plan and react to any situation appropriately and productively.” 2. John Cater, Federal Highway Administration

division administrator: “One of the great things about working in transportation is having the opportunity to tangibly

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Elementary students put on show of hands

Sixth-grader Antonia Bishop signs the story of “The Lion King” during the Vivian Elementary School’s sign club practice, May 10. The club hosted a musical movie night in which 24 students signed songs from eight musicals. Photo by Crystal Anderson

Sign club sings children’s classics in school’s Musical Movie Night By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Princesses, sharks, a panther, a street rat and other famous Disney characters lined up inside Vivian Elementary School’s gym, to tell a story through song and sign language. “In a faraway land a young prince lived in a faraway castle …,” said sixth-grader Leilani Johnsen-Soto as she narrated the story of “Beauty and the Beast.” On May 10, these 24 students, all hearing abled, began to share the story of eight well-known children’s musicals by signing and singing along to two classic tunes in their final rehearsal for their annual Movie Musical Night. “Now, go on and get up,” said the club’s founder, Karen Chernoff at the start of rehearsal. “I want to do a few songs and the narration today.” And the stories began. Over the course of the next hour, the students, aided by six staff interpreters and club alumni, signed the story of each movie plot — “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” “Mary Poppins,” “Willy Wonka,” “Finding Nemo,” “The Jungle Book” and “The Wizard of Oz” — showcasing their skills in public speaking and signing. “Two more days guys, just two more days,” Chernoff said encouragingly to her students as she gave them some final directions. “Let’s do Hakuna Matata!” “Yeah,” they replied in excitement, jumping into position. As the students — ages kindergarten through sixth grade — signed along to the lyrics, their excitement and energy for their final show grew. “Let’s do the Candy Man, do the

Candy Man!” said Crimson McCarthy, a third-grade student in the club. “How about Tale as Old as Time?” Chernoff replied. Since January, the club — held at the school for the past 15 years — has been learning the words and practicing their signing skills along with the music, rehearsing twice a week for the show. A center-based school, Vivian Elementary is known for their deaf and hard-of-hearing program. Currently, the school has 20 students who are hard-of-hearing or deaf, and six interpreters who aid them in their day to day education. Upon her arrival at the school, Chernoff decided she wanted to help increase communication among these students and their peers while making a more welcoming environment, so the sign club was born. “We love it because we are able to teach our hearing students how to sign so they can communicate with their classmates and in the world,” said Tori Mason, one of Vivian’s sign language interpreters. Normally a mix of deaf, hard-ofhearing and hearing abled students, the 18-week club practices the language through music and theatre, each encouraging students to communicate in alternative ways. Along with the spring performance, the club performs a holiday show, “Signs of the Holidays,” at local Barnes and Nobles bookstores and the Colorado Mills Mall. And on May 12, after months of rehearsal, the students finally got their chance to show off their skills. Dressed up in their costumes and with their various makeup designs painted on, the sharks from Finding Nemo, the princesses — Jasmine, Belle and Nala, the panther Bagheera and a street rat named Aladdin took to the stage. “And now I’m in a whole new world with you,” they signed together.

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to see a project that fits into the community like this. But we can’t just be building highways - we have to look at other transportation methods. “ 3. Adam Paul, Lakewood mayor: “It’s great that there’s going to be a public art piece to this, which really makes it a living piece of infrastructure.” 4. Shailen Bhatt, CDOT executive director: “There are two things that make projects like this work - hard work and funding. Without funding, these projects just don’t happen.” 5. Gary Harty, founder of Lakewood Bicycle Advisory Team: “Lakewood really brought this event together, and it’s a fun thing for all of us to try.”

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of the Jeffco board of education, said about the proposed compensation model. “We believe we need a schedule if we are going to be competitive with other districts across the metro area.” In the proposed model, teachers are placed in a lane based off their degree and

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like accounting. So, I leafed through schedule of classes and came across a criminal justice class. What really got me interested was when I went on a ride along. Once I did that I was kind of hooked by the freedom officers had and their ability to assist the public. What was your background before joining Lakewood? Why did you pick Lakewood? In my senior year I was finishing my degree and applying to law enforcement agencies in California, with no luck. I was resigned to getting on in a department in Arizona, but Lakewood’s police department came to our class as part of a regional recruiting program. This was because the department required its officers to have a four year degree. I listened to what the officer had to say, and I became interested in Lakewood. At that age I knew I wanted to try something different, rather than stay in Arizona. I came to visit and fell in love

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Survivors include his wife, Elaine, sons Ray Jr. and Mark, daughter-in-laws, Linda Valente and Paula Valente, granddaughters, Jaida Paolini and Gia Valente, grandson-inlaw, Alessandro Paolini and great granddaughter, Marcella. Ray was a community mainstay, owning

years of experience, said David Bell, Jeffco’s director of compensation and records. Movement is based solely on their effectiveness ratings. A committee is being formed to evaluate whether other factors, such as graduate-level educational credits or future advanced degrees will play a role in compensation in the future. According to the human services department, the plan would cost $4.5 million to re-grid educators and take several years to reinstate. This plan, Ford and Bell agreed, is a strategic move.

“I think we came up with a pretty fair and balanced compensation system that will help keep us on track, and keep teachers here in Jeffco,” Ford said. “Getting back on a fair, transparent salary structure was really important, and it’s going to take time to get everyone back on that grid.” “We are providing market competitive rates throughout the schedule (upon hire and for currently employed teachers); we are accepting market-competitive years of experience for new hires; the schedule provides some predictability of future

earnings; and establishing the work group ensures continued review of compensation and factors that are considered,” Bell said. Board member Amanda Stevens praised the cordial and respectful manner of negotiations and said she’s looking forward to reviewing the contract in full if approved. “I am deeply impressed by the robust, respectful conversations between the district and JCEA negotiations team,” she said. “They navigated complicated issues, and serving the success of all students was at the center of their work.”

with the Lakewood area. I started my career at Lakewood in June 1981 as officer. I served three years in the patrol division, then was a detective in the juvenile crime unit for five years. From there I transitioned to back the patrol division, and then I was promoted to sergeant. I was promoted to chief in January, 2008.

security on inner perimeter of the events, and there was a good reason Lakewood was picked — because of our professional image. I’m also very proud of our regionalization efforts. The department has embarked on a number of projects, including a regional training academy and regional crime lab. We’re in the process of setting up a regional records system and just passed a regional communication center. We did all of this because it enhances our services and reduces costs. We’ve done more regionalization in the past eight years than the previous 40 years.

What was behind the decision to retire?

What are some of the accomplishments as chief you’re most proud of? We’d gone through a series of personal and professional tragedies at the department when I took over as chief, so in my first six months I held meeting about our core beliefs and the fact that how we deliver services is just as important as what we do. I told them we need to provide a “wow” level of service to the public. We needed to exceed residents’ expectations, respect them and have concern for their situations. I was very proud of how we handled the Democratic National Convention in 2008. We committed half of sworn our personnel to assist with security throughout. Lakewood was hand-picked by Denver as the agency that provided

and operating Valente’s Italian Restaurant, at 38th Avenue and Reed Street in Wheat Ridge for 44 years, and Marc’s Restaurant, also on West 38th for 18 years. “It’s so hard to pick a favorite memory with my dad,” Mark said. “I’ll always remember playing golf with him, and the holiday and family dinners. Those were some of the nicest times.” We attended Ray’s celebration of life at Wheat Ridge’s Sons of Italy to speak to those who knew him best, about their favorite memories and what they will miss most.

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What challenges are still facing the department? There are always changing management challenges we face, especially with all the regionalization efforts. Growing our relationship with community is also a big challenge. We already have a good foundation with citizens, and there are opportunities to build on that, particularly in lower income areas of city. We want people to have a new image of officers — not the image they get off television or hearing tragic stories, but understanding that they’re there to help.

1. Don Pergola: “I was Ray’s first pizza maker in 1964, and I worked for him from junior high basically through college. He was always so funny, and was the hardest worker I ever met. I’m going to miss his laugh and leadership.” 2. Irene Fanning: “I’ve known Ray for 50 years. I went to the same school as him and I saw him at the restaurant all the time. Our families went to Italy together and we did business together for years. I still miss his restaurants.” 3. Jerry Mollendor: “Our families go way

It was a strictly personal decision. I’ve done this job for 35 years, and while I enjoy it tremendously, it is very taxing. It wears on you, and you realize you just don’t have energy that the job requires, and that’s when it’s time to step down. What is your favorite part about the work you do? The people. The citizens we serve and the employees who commit to life of service are the best. Policing has changed immensely in the past 35 years, but the one thing that remains the same is that policing is a people industry. It’s all about how you treat people. When policing gets off track, it’s when we’ve lost track of that fact. What will you miss most about being Lakewood’s police chief? The people we work with. They’re all very selfless people. I’ll also miss the opportunity to change people’s lives for better. The rewards are tremendous when you improve someone’s life.

back, and we used to see each other all the time. For so many years we had all our parties at Ray’s restaurants. He was just a prince. He had the gift of talk, and he never met a stranger.” 4. Robert and Roberta Lusso: “He had an absolutely beautiful personality.” 5. Paula Valente: “I met Ray for the first time at his restaurant when I was probably eight or nine years old. I couldn’t have hand-picked a better father-in-law. He was generous, loving, just a great man. He loved everybody. I’ll miss that big voice of his.”

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Small pond can be best choice I’d like to tell you about a young man, who is a family friend, named Kyle. Kyle barely made it through high school — he never showed much aptitude for science or math, nor did he seem to particularly care. When Kyle graduated from high school, he headed for Montana State University, which is not on anybody’s list of top colleges. But Kyle discovered that he really enjoys physiology and, in particular, the human brain. Kyle started working hard, doing extra projects, and eventually graduated summa cum laude in only three years with a doublemajor in cellular biology and neuroscience. Kyle is now waiting to apply for medical school, based on the timing of his MCATs. But, in the meantime, he will be spending the next year doing a post-graduate fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Kyle is the perfect example of the “Big FishLittle Pond Effect” identified by psychologist Herbert Marsh, and expounded on brilliantly by Malcolm Gladwell in “David and Goliath.” Had Kyle sought out a bigger pond—say, an elite institution like an Ivy League school—it is highly unlikely that he would have been given the opportunity to discover his new talent and passion, or that he would have a chance to make up the ground other kids covered in high school. For contrast, Gladwell profiles a young man he called “Stephen.” Stephen was the opposite of Kyle in high school—4.0 GPA, taking college-level math as a freshman, earning a nearly perfect score on his SAT. He ended up

going to Harvard for physics. Guess what he’s doing now? After being frustrated by a quantum mechanics class his junior year, he ended up in law school, and is now a tax lawyer. Because that’s what the world needs more of—tax lawyers. Michael Alcorn I think we’ve done some of our students a HITTING huge disservice in the HOME last 15 years. It seems to me that the overwhelming message to high school students is “your next step must be college.” I think at some places that message is so strong as to imply “if you don’t go to college, you are a failure.” And then, within that, is the subculture that says “if you don’t go to an elite college, you are a failure.” Not much pressure there, for an 18-year old. The thing is, matriculation to an elite college is not, as one would assume, an automatically good thing. Given the choice between an Ivy League school or a strong state college, it is not simply safe to assume that the Ivy League school is the right choice, even if you only consider the small subset of kids who are qualified to attend an Ivy League school. The numbers Gladwell cites are eye-popping. In a world in which a science degree

is the equivalent of a gold key to a young person, less than half of all students who enter college seeking a STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) end up finishing that degree. And, to make matters even more challenging, Mitchell Chang of the University of California, has established that for every 10-point increase in a school’s average SAT score, the odds of completing a STEM degree drop by 2 points (3 points for minorities). In other words, choosing the School of Mines (SAT 1320) instead of Colorado State (SAT 1142) drops your odds of getting that oh-so-valuable degree from 50 percent to 14 percent. Perhaps more telling, when you look at publication records of post-graduates, it is clear that it is better to be a top student at a middle-of-the-road school than it is to be a middle-of-the-road student at a top school. The “Big Pond” has advantages, to be sure, but it should never be assumed that the “Big Pond” is automatically better than the “Little Pond.” If you are thinking about college for yourself, or for a child, I would urge you to read Chapter 3 of “David and Goliath.” In fact, I would go so far as to say that chapter should be required reading for high school guidance counselors. At any rate, Congratulations, Class of 2016, and Godspeed! Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com.

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Danielson: Vets, seniors and homeowners helped this session The second session of the 70th General Assembly came to a close May 11. With a divided legislature, every bill that passed did so with bipartisan support. Each and every day of the session, I worked hard to support legislation that best serves House District 24 and all of Colorado. I am proud to say that I passed several bills this session that will increase conservation awareness, level the playing field for veterans entering the workforce and support senior citizens across Colorado. After two years of work, my bill to legalize rain barrels (HB16-1005) passed and was signed into law. This commonsense bill now allows Coloradans to install barrels to catch rainwater that falls on their property, letting homeowners conserve a little water for their tomato plants or flowers. I also passed a bill that will help vet-

erans transition into the civilian workforce. This bill (SB16134) ensures that the skills and education a vet gains while in service are considered as qualifications when receiving a license from the state. This breaks down bureauJessie Danielson cratic barriers standing between a vet and GUEST economic security for their family. COLUMN Continuing my fight against elder abuse, I passed HB16-1027, which will allow videotaped depositions to be used in court. Criminals who prey on older Coloradans deserve to be brought to justice,

and this bill helps preserve the evidence to lead to successful convictions. Sadly, Senate Republicans killed several important bills. My Equal Pay in State Contracts Act (HB16-1001) would have required businesses that receive state contracts pay women and men equally for the same work. Senate Republicans also killed my bill that would have protected employees from retaliation if they discuss their wages with each other. And although my Wage Theft Transparency Act passed the House with strong bipartisan support, it was defeated by Senate Republicans. Their “no” vote provides protection for dishonest employers who are caught cheating employees out of their pay. So we had wins and losses, but I was brought up to know that many things worth fighting for don’t come easily. That’s

why I am more determined than ever to keep fighting to protect Colorado working families, who deserve a fair shot at economic security when powerful interests stack the deck against them. That’s how we rebuild a strong Colorado middle class and a better Colorado. It is an honor to be represent you at the Capitol. Please contact me with any comments, concerns or questions at jessie. danielson.house@state.co.us or 303-8665522. For more information on Town Hall Meetings or my monthly happy hours, visit jessiedanielson.com.

time to start enforcing these ordinances. Locals efforts to urge the City and County to enforce speed, noise, and passing ordinances have yielded lack-luster results. What now? What do we do about the racing, noise, and passing violations that occur every day, all day long? When will LMR cease to be a playground for thoughtless racers with their new go-fast toys? Since the city and county encourage tourists and residents to utilize Lariat Loop, there’s an implicit expectation they should enforce ordinances. The police should not allow LMR to be an ongoing safety and noise problem. It has been the scene of murders, driving deaths, bicycling deaths, DWI’s, and much more. Enough is enough. When can we expect the City and County to take enforcement of existing ordinances more seriously, and make LMR safe and enjoyable for all? Bill Connelly, Golden

vide them with less funding. During the April 21 board meeting, the school board unanimously voted against a bill that would require funding charter school students equitably. In fact, not only was this a reversal of the previous school board’s decision, but also demonstrated a lack of transparency. This took place without any public discussion whatsoever. Since when don’t all students deserve to be funded equitably? Parents have many school choices in Jeffco. Parents choose a school for many different reasons. Students should not be penalized for going to a school that best meets their learning needs even if that happens to be a charter school.

The entire movement against charter schools implies that parents do not know what is best for their children. How absurd! What message are they sending to school children in Jeffco? The school board should represent all children equally, not pick and choose some to get full funding and leaving others with less. All students deserve equal funding. Priority should be placed on helping all children achieve academic success regardless of school choice. As a taxpayer, I disagree with the board’s vote against equalized funding. Mary Beth Smaldone, Golden

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Take a better look at Lookout Mountain Much has changed since 1914 when Cement Bill completed construction of Lookout Mountain Road (LMR). This “gateway” road provides access to Buffalo Bill’s Grave at the summit, and Colorado mountain parks to the west. Sadly the brass plaque commemorating Cement Bill was stolen from the top of LMR some years ago and was never replaced. LMR is a key leg of scenic Lariat Loop. Bicyclists, runners, tourists, and residents use this one-of-a-kind road and enjoy the eight hairpin turns and breathtaking views of Denver below. Unfortunately, it also attract countless vehicles who thoughtlessly race up the mountain on loud motorcycles and sports cars. The first mile of LMR is within Golden city limits, and the remaining 3.5 miles are in Jeffco. To deal with the dangers and annoyance of these “hot rods,” residents have encouraged several new ordinances. Last year, Jeffco enacted a 30-foot length limit to keep large tour buses off. The County just enacted a night-time “no parking” ordinance. Golden just erected a noise monitoring sign at the bottom of the road. Now it’s

Disagreement with Jeffco board’s support of equalized funding Jeffco charter school students are not second class citizens even though the Jeffco school board is saying it is OK to pro-

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retired in 1996. Dixie was preceded in death by her son Mark Johnson and brother Dean Staley. She is survived by her husband Alvin, and three children, Beth, Tim and Jay, along

with 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a niece, Michelle Staley. Memorial donations may be sent to the Lakewood Police Department, Lakewood Victims Compensation Fund, Attn: Jackie Granados, 445 S. Alison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226. Private services will be held in Kansas at a future date.

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Fitness trackers prove helpful with accountability By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com

astle Rock resident Amber Lindstrom rarely takes her Fitbit HR Charge off her wrist: After all, it not only helps her track her daily steps, it also monitors her calorie burn, heart rate and sleep patterns. “I’m 100 percent more aware of my health,” she said. The 36-year-old travel agent stepped into the Fitbit world two years ago when she bought the Fitbit Flex as a motivation to be more active. “I felt that if I could get my daily steps in, I would be on my way to being more active,” Lindstrom said. And that has happened — the fitness tracker helps push her a little further each day. The idea of tracking steps or walking to achieve better health is nothing new. But the capabilities of wearable fitness trackers are constantly innovating to provide users with a more complete understanding of their personal health. Fitbit, the leading fitness tracker, came on the market in 2007 with a ramped-up version of the traditional pedometer. In 2011, Jawbone, a leading computer technology company, released UP, its version of the wearable technology. Since then, technology and fitness companies like Garmin, Under Armour and Microsoft have jumped on board creating their own products. Depending on the product you choose, users can track swimming, know how many minutes they were restless during sleep, and know when they’ve hit their target heart rate. For most users, though, it starts with a step. “Before, I always thought I put in a lot of

steps, but you don’t realize it until you track it,” Lindstrom said. “Some days I thought I walked a lot, but then I saw that I was only at 5,000 or 6,000.” The daily step goal on the Fitbit and most fitness trackers is 10,000 steps a day — the equivalent of about five miles. Many health experts cite the benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day, including lower blood pressure levels and better cardiovascular fitness. It has also been reported that 10,000 steps a day helps lower blood glucose levels and cuts the risk of developing diabetes. Oral Roberts University, a Christian university in Tulsa, Oklahoma, believes so much in the health benefits of walking that it recently announced a requirement for all incoming freshmen to wear fitness trackers. The fitness data of all first-year students will be tracked by the school — and will contribute to their grades, said Oral Roberts University Provost Kathaleen Reid-Martinez in a press release. The fitness requirement at the university isn’t new, but embracing the wearable technology will replace handwritten logs and add accountability for students. Accountability is something boot camp instructor Josh Stanton said is important and he expects it from his clients. When a client doesn’t show up for a workout, Stanton, owner of Generation Fitness in Parker and Castle Rock, calls or texts him or her. Fitness trackers also are one way people can hold themselves accountable, he said. “I think it’s an awesome accountability step for people to get into.” For Lindstrom, her Fitbit both keeps her accountable and encourages her. Since she links hers to the iPhone app, Lindstrom gets messages throughout the day notifying her that she is “2,000 steps away from her goal” and to “keep it up.” Or to tell her that she needs to “get moving!” “It keeps motivating me and cheers me on throughout the day,” Lindstrom said. She also likes the competitions feature. Fitbit allows users to compete against other users in weekly challenges like the Workweek Hustle and the Weekend Warrior. “I’m a very competitive person when it comes to doing the challenges,” Lindstrom said. “I strive for more than my usual — 15,000 to 20,000 (steps) a day. I think it really pushes you to a new level.”

WHICH FITNESS TRACKER DO I NEED?

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Best overall ﬁtness tracker: Fitbit Blaze, $249.99

Best for swimming: Moov Now, $79.98

Best for notiﬁcations: Garmin Vivosmart HR, $149.99

Best for a tight budget: Misﬁt Flash, $24.99

Best for simplicity: Jawbone UP2, $99.99 Best for accuracy: Misﬁt Shine 2, $99.99 Best for heart rate monitoring: Fitbit Charge HR, $149.95 Best for sleep tracking: Jawbone UP3, $179.99 Best for ecosystem: Under Armour Band, $180 Best for running: Microsoft Band 2, $249.99

Best for multisports: Garmin Vivoactive, $249.99 Best for bling: Misﬁt Swarovski Shine, $249 Best for style: Mondaine Helvetica No.1 Smart, $850 Best clip-on activity tracker: Jawbone UP Move, $49.99 Source: Published on wareable.com on April 4

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hey are the future — the faces of tomorrow. Ask them about their dreams and they’ll tell you they want to make a difference. They are passionate about becoming better people, learning more, living life. They care about their families, the world, each other. They are loyal, kind and adventurous. Colorado Community Media salutes the Class of 2016: Listen to some of their hopes for the future. It’s exciting to know our future is in good hands.

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Sonali Punn is from New Dehli,

My favorite part about high school was ... India. She loves to watch TV, clean I loved being with my around the house and friends, and the two years think about being an RN. spent in sports, exercise She also studies very and health sciences class hard. She is a Certiﬁed have been amazing. I am Nursing Assistant and going to miss all of the an Emergency Medical pep rallies that made Responder. She has me cry and think about been a member of the IB graduation. I am going to miss my IBCP team and career-related program especially my favorite in health. She plans to teacher, Mr. Houwen. pursue an associate’s Sonali Punn degree in psychology As I head into the next and a bachelor’s degree chapter of my life, I’m ALAMEDA in nursing. INTERNATIONAL most excited about ... Getting my prereq’s done JR./SR. HIGH If you really knew me, and getting started with you’d know that ... SCHOOL my studies for nursing. I I am outgoing, social, have heard that nursing funny and always there for my friends. school is hard, but I believe if you want I am small, but courageous and very something you will have the power to achieve it. caring.

Jhomaira Morga Corral

My favorite part about high school is ... was vice president of her senior Being able to ﬁnd class. She is the 2016 valedictorian and also myself and being took classes at the part of amazing Denver campus of groups like the University of Colorado. Jefferson Saints She completed more cheer team. than 100 hours interning at the As I head into the Lakewood Municipal next chapter of Court. And she was my life, I’m most captain of the varsity excited about ... cheer team and part of Jhomaira Morga Attending my dream the yearbook team for Corral school. I managed three years. JEFFERSON to receive various HIGH SCHOOL scholarships to If you really knew make it possible me, you’d know that for me to attend the University of ... Denver, majoring in Socio-Legal Everything I put my mind to I am Studies. able to accomplish.

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If you really knew me, Cailynn Trujillo is a you’d know that … singer. Her favorite subI am a very forgiving person. ject is choir and she loves My favorite spending part about time with her high school was … grandfather Meeting Mrs. outside of Targoff. She school. Her was a huge favorite role model for accomplishme and she ment has pushed me been making to get this far. Cailynn Trujillo it this far in Without her, I would not have high school. ARVADA gotten this far. After graduHIGH SCHOOL ation she As I head plans to work into the next chapter of fulltime to save money be- my life, I am most excited fore attending Red Rocks about … Community College to Being able to buy all the cats I want! pursue a nursing degree.

WHAT WORD BEST DESCRIBES YOUR CLASS? Hardy

This year’s seniors have endured a lot, and we still are giving our all. Joscelyn Peters, Lakewood High School

United

We have been through a crazy adventure together. Yet, unlike any other, we support each other through all the tough and fun times. Honestly, we’re the best! Joe Pham, Lakewood High School

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Like family, everyone stands with each other and no one can forget family. We are spirited and prideful. Michael Policarpio, Lakewood High School

Pride

I chose pride because we are always so prideful of everything we do. Elizabeth Ponce, Lakewood High School

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If you really knew me, Earnest Gendill is a you’d know that ... history buff. Throughout I love to live life to the school his fullest. favorite subjects My favorite surrounded part about history, high school especially was ... the history Growing of the United close with my States, compadres because and learning he loves life lessons. learning about the Ernest Gendill As I head past and the into the next POMONA origins of chapter of HIGH SCHOOL Americans. my life, I’m After most excited graduation, he’ll be about ... headed to San Diego Being able to see the to train to do aviation world from a new support with the U.S. perspective while serving my country. Marine Corps.

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My favorite part about high school a driven was ... softball Meeting my player. Her amazing favorite class friends and being a part is anatomy of student and she is council. planning on attending As I head Fort Lewis into the next College in Cassie Sloan chapter Durango of my life, POMONA to study most exercise HIGH SCHOOL I’m excited science. about ... She wants to be a sports Getting to be able to study what I love. physical therapist.

My class is like family even though I may not know everyone personally. We have been together through good and tough times. Jeremy Sanchez, Lakewood High School

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Because we’re full of school spirit and we’re always out there trying new things. We’re always very exciting, and excited. Bryanna Cox, Standley Lake High School

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We are built to strive forward into the world we are entering, and that takes effort and pride — we will do it courageously! Perla Guzman, Wheat Ridge High School

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Erin Char’s favorite subjects are If you really knew me, you’d know that ... math and science. I am very athletic and She tried to push am passionate about herself in her classes science. and participate in My favorite part school clubs, so about high school she did quite a bit was ... of work for them at I loved the opportunities home. Some of her I was given to create accomplishments connections with include winning the others and pursue my AP Biology award passions. Erin Char and graduating with I head into the BEAR CREEK As a GPA over 4.0. She next chapter of my participated in many HIGH SCHOOL life, I’m most excited sports, including about ... running, tennis and ﬁgure skating. Diving deeper into my favorite She will attend University of subjects and exploring new places and experiencing campus life. Colorado-Boulder. Nicholas Rosser

If you really knew me, you’d know that ... “I’m athletic and fun ... actually maybe ‘open’ is a better word.”

A Colorado native, Rosser’s family moved to Texas, but moved back in time for him to start — and now complete My favorite — his K-12 part of high education in school was … “I enjoyed Westminster. going to Being around practice every the same day after friends and school in the peers for so fall. It’s cool many years to represent has been a your school source of at the highest comfort. “It’s level you can. Nicholas Rosser really nice,” And those he said. “It’ll STANDLEY guys — we be a huge LAKE HIGH just all came change going together like a SCHOOL to college family.” without them.” A four-year varsity soccer As I head into the next player, Rosser takes pride chapter of my life, I am in his team and his school. most excited about … He hopes to play some club “It’ll be difﬁcult without all soccer moving forward. my friends, but I’m looking He will attend Colorado forward to growing up a State University to major in little bit and facing new economics. challenges.”

Oscar Rodriguez is a

If you really knew me, you’d know that … ﬁrst-generation American. I am a very accepting His favorite subject in school person. science because he loves to see how My favorite things around part of high him work. His school was favorite ac… complishment To be meetwould be that ing new he was part of people. the ﬁrst class to graduate in the dual-lanOscar Rodriguez As I head guage program into the next ARVADA in Jeffco of schools. After HIGH SCHOOL chapter my life, I am high school, most excited he plans to attend CU-Denver and major about … Traveling the world and in medicine. He would like to meeting new people. become an ER nurse.

Mallie Bruce A student-athlete with a high grade-point average, Mallie Bruce’s favorite subject is math. She is attending the University of ColoradoBoulder in the fall. If you really knew me, you’d know that .... I run for fun.

My favorite part about high school was ... Being able to meet so many great people. As I head into the next chapter of my life, Mallie Bruce I’m most POMONA excited HIGH SCHOOL about ... Being independent and preparing for my future.

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Emily Powers’ favorite subject

My favorite part about high school was ... Watching everyone grow up into the people they were made to be.

If you really knew me, you’d know that ... I love learning and talking to people.

was president of DECA and is attending Seattle University to study economics.

As I head into the next chapter of my life, I’m most excited about ... Everyone is pursuing their passions and what they want to do for the rest of their lives.

in school was English. On top of cheerleading for two years and working on both yearbook and newspaper, she has been on the LHS Honor Roll for four years. She will attend the University of Missouri in the fall to study journalism.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL

My favorite part about high school was ... Finding people similar to me and forming relationships. As I head into the next chapter of my life, I’m most excited about ... Seeing what the future holds and what I will do after college.

Emily Powers

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Brandon Nguyen really enjoys math and chemistry and is graduating in the top 10 percent of his class. He’s seen as a peer mentor and a great supporter for his friends and fellow classmates. He really enjoys spending time with people that he cares about and makes every moment count. He plans to attend University of Colorado-Denver to pursue a pre-med major and a career in the field of pharmaceuticals.

My favorite part of high school was ... Building bonds and the networking. There are so many opportunities to meet people, and those people may become the closest people in your life. I know from experience that it can happen and anyone can become the closest person to you. I am also grateful for the opportunities and chances I took. The synergy of the two helped shape me into the person I am right now. All the mistakes and all the successes led me to this point.

As I head into the next chapter of my life, I’m most excited about ... If you really knew me, you’d I hope I get the chance to make know that ... a difference in the community. I am not scared to show my Brandon Nguyen Not only that, but I look forward emotions, and not scared to ARVADA WEST to being a better version myself. stand up for what I believe in College is a new experience, and I and the people I believe in. I am HIGH SCHOOL hope that in that experience I can always willing to offer social ﬁnd myself. Along the way I want advice to anyone that needs it. At the same to make new friends that complement me just as time, I am always making jokes of any situmuch as I can complement them. The future is, ation. But when things have to get serious, honestly, scary, but to end a chapter of my life is I will take the initiative to lead the group or refreshing. I look forward to: the bigger things, the better things and the uncertainty. myself in the right direction.

Todd Nelson loved

being an athlete, participating in track and football. He earned a scholarship to play football for Cornell College in Iowa. He will also be applying for a music scholarship at Cornell as he plays the saxophone. He’d like to major in the performing arts. If you really knew me, you’d know that …

I was born in Saskatchewan, Canada. My favorite part of high school was … All of the new experiences and meeting new friends.

Todd Nelson

ARVADA HIGH SCHOOL

As I head into the next chapter of my life, I am most excited about … Playing football and music at the next level.

Brooke Herzog attended Faith Christian for 13 years. She spends a lot of her free time being artistic and creative. She loves psychology and honors English. She was executive chaplain of the student council, in charge of organizing chapels and leading prayer meetings. She plans to take a gap year and pursue different internships to ﬁgure out what she wants to do with her life, beginning in North Carolina interning for different churches or nonproﬁts. Someday, she hopes to go into ministry of some sort, or become a writer.

As I head into the next chapter of my life, I’m most excited about ... I am most excited to feel freedom. I have only ever lived in Colorado, and I’ve Brooke Herzog never really had to make new If you really knew me, you’d FAITH friends, so moving into this know that … new season is really exciting CHRISTIAN I love people and am a total and scary. I feel like my bubble ACADEMY extrovert! I enjoy hunting of protection is about to burst with my dad and also getting and that gives me mixed dressed up with my mom. You would know feelings! Overall, I’m trusting that the Lord that I would do anything for anyone, and will be guiding every step I take, and I need that I am the biggest people pleaser on the to remember that He holds my future in planet. His hands.

Sam Goodwin loves to play soccer and has traveled to Senegal, Africa. One of his favorite subjects is calculus and he has participated in school musicals. He’s also the student body president and lead worship for chapel services every week. He will attend Liberty University in Virginia to earn a degree in worship studies with an emphasis on biblical studies.

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life-changing experience. The missionaries I stayed with were incredible people who taught me so much. I learned how to be real and open up with people. But most importantly, my horizons were broadened and I learned just how blessed I am here in the States.

As I head into the next chapter of my life, I am most excited about … If you really knew me, you’d Getting to study music. Music know that … is my favorite thing in this I am a total super-hero nerd. I world and it will be amazing love comics, super-hero movies Sam Goodwin to be able to go to school for and video games. it. I will get to learn so much FAITH more about the art of music My favorite part about high CHRISTIAN and I will get to create it on a school was … ACADEMY daily basis instead of doing Studying abroad in Senegal subjects like history. I’m very for ﬁve months. I got to meet excited to be able to study my passion even incredible people, serve the impoverished and love on those who needed it. It was a further.

Natalie Brunel

Miners Alley Playhouse

My favorite part about high school was … The friendships I’ve built. Some of them I have known since kindergarten and others I’ve met only this year, but the bonds we have created set the foundation for how we create and maintain relationships. That is something I wouldn’t trade for the world.

One of Natalie Brunel’s accomplishments is her grade-point average. She is graduating in the top 10 percent of her class, and was part of the National Honor Society her sophomore through senior years. Through the honor society, she volunteered in the library at Pleasant View Elementary School. Brunel also played soccer and was part of the choir all four years. She will be attending Regis University next year to study environmental science.

ecology and being outside. I love to hike and connect with the outdoors. My favorite part about high school was ... Choir. I made some amazing friendships over the four years. I learned a lot about myself — my full potential and how to persevere. It’s the same with soccer. I learned to work hard and never give up.

Natalie Brunel

As I head into the next chapter of my life, I’m most excited about ... Attending college. It sounds simple, but I’m really excited to take that next educational step. I’m excited to meet new people and every piece of the college experience.

GOLDEN HIGH SCHOOL

If you really knew me, you’d know that ... I love being in nature. I’m really into

in my life and I started my freshman year of Hunter Peterson’s favorite subjects high school by coming here from are Differential Equations and another state and literally knowing Anatomy/Physiology. He was no one at the start of high school. National Honor Society president and loves to play the piano in his My favorite part about high free time. He is a huge dog lover school was … and is fascinated with the human The incredible staff we had here at brain and neuroscience. He plans RVHS. The teachers here are truly is to attend Montana State Uniinspired to teach kids and help versity and major in bioengineerthem ﬁnd their passions, and I feel ing with a pre-med requisite that honored to call them my mentors. allows him to apply for University of Washington’s medical school. As I head into the next chapter Hunter Peterson of my life, I’m most excited He’d like to enter neurosurgery or neuro research after medical RALSTON about … school. The opportunities for the research If you really knew me, you’d know that … I have moved over four times

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program at my university since I am in love with discovering the unknown about the human body.

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Blake Harris is a triplet of three brothers who all attended Golden High School. Harris played golf all four years, but academics were most important to him. He plans to attend Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, and along with taking honors courses, will double major in English and communications. He will then pursue a master’s degree with aspirations to become a college professor.

geared for. Communication is really important in the world. I also had a good teacher, Tamsen Hall, who really inspired me. My favorite part about high school was ... The friends I have and how close we are. My two brothers, Alec and Cole, were on the basketball team. I enjoyed supporting them at their games. I went to all the games — even the away games.

If you really knew me, you’d know that ... Blake Harris As I head into the next I’m passionate about a lot GOLDEN chapter of my life, I’m most of things — I’m a passionate person. School has always HIGH SCHOOL excited about ... Continuing my education and been my main focus. I took AP the challenges I’m going to face. I enjoy a and honors classes all through high school. English is my favorite subject — it’s what I’m challenge.

proud. I try to live my life for him since he Yajaira Silva received a variety of didn’t get the chance to live for himself. awards during her high school career, including leadership, honor My favorite part about high roll and attendance, and school was ... was elected junior class vice president and senior class The community and sense of president. She also was a family that has been built with state representative for the my teachers and my peers. Colorado High School Activities They have helped me grow as a Association Leadership in 2015person and as a student. High 16. She wants to become an school made me realize my aerospace engineer and create potential. spacecrafts for NASA. She will study two years at University of As I head into the next Colorado in Colorado Springs, Yajaira Silva chapter of my life, I’m most then transfer to the University JEFFERSON excited about ... of California in Los Angeles. HIGH SCHOOL Making my mother proud. She raised me on her own and I If you really knew me, you’d want to be able to give her everything she know that ... I do everything to make my younger brother deserves.

AREA CLUBS Ongoing Activities, Ongoing /Business Groups 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 720-432-9341, 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 from 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). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting 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. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com. Drop-in Storytimes Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless classics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme. Drop-in storytimes are at 10 a.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.arvada.org/nature or call 720-898-7405. Suitable for all ages. No registration required. 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 303882-2751. Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst 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 800-4776291 or go to Nar-Anon.org. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 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.

aspects. Group is oriented toward entrepreneurs and professionals. The group meets from 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at DeMarras Bourbon Bar & Eatery, 11100 W. Alameda Ave. For information, visit a meeting or call Suzie at 303-979-9077 or email Littleton@ Mathnasium.com.

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.

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.

Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets from 7-8 p.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. These are just three of our many projects. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-9471565. Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 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 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. 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. 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, 720937-2550. New members welcome. Northside Coin Club is a group of collectors that meets monthly to promote the hobby of numismatics among its members and the public. The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 12205 Perry St., at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village in Broomfield. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Find more information about our club at www. northsidecoinclub.org/ or look for us on Facebook. Master Networks of Belmar Entrepreneurs and professionals interested in growing their business and personal connections, this is the group for you. We use a national platform that includes an educational component along with traditional networking

Wheat Ridge Art League meets at 7 p.m. the last

Tuesday of the month at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave, Wheat Ridge. Social time starts at 6:45 p.m. Enjoy an art demo by an award-winning artist each month at 7:30 pm. All art mediums and abilities welcome. Contact Pat McAleese at 303-941-4928 or mcpainter03@comcast.net for information. No meeting August or December. Wednesdays Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273. American Legion Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.

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Community Dinner Theater Colorado ACTS presents A Fractured Fairy Tale community dinner theater production of “Fairy Godmother Explains it All” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 20-21 and May 27-28 at 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Tickets available for dinner and show, or for the show only. For dinner reservations, call 303-456-6772. Menu includes Princess pulled pork, Prince Charming potato salad, Wickedly Good corn bread and chocolate peanut butter truffle pie. DAR Prospective Members Daughters of the American Revolution presents its prospective membership workshop from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Golden Public Library, 1019 10th St., Golden. Do you have an ancestor who fought in or supported the American Revolution? Do you want to make a difference in your community and preserve America’s heritage? The workshop is hosted by the Mount Lookout Chapter of NSDAR. Reservations are not required but are appreciated. Contact Joni Lewis, chapter regent, at mtlookoutregent@gmail.com or call 303-888-4395; or Marcy Kimminau, chapter registrar, at marcyk12@msn.com or 303-271-0797. Walk with a Doc: Sleep Issues Join Revolution Health Center with a walk around Crown Hill Park at 9307 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Each month, the health care providers at Revolution walk, talk and move into a healthier lifestyle. Learn about health conditions so you can become more knowledgeable about preventing them in the first place. Topic for discussion for the Saturday, May 21, walk will be sleep issues. Walk starts at 8 a.m. Contact Chris Bantock, docbantock@gmail.com. Go to http://revolutionhealthcenter.net/resources/events/walk-with-a-doc-denver/ New Directions Veterans Choir Celebrate Armed Forces Day with New Directions Veterans Choir, an award-winning a cappella group that sings doo-wop, soul, gospel and popular music, at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. The choir consists of men and women who served in the U.S. military and then became homeless. Call 303-987-7845, stop by the box office or go to www.Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents for tickets. Review of Legislative Year Members of the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will review the recent legislative year at its public unit meetings in May. The league’s Legislative Action Committee and staff lobbyist Christine Watson followed more than 100 bills through the Colorado General Assembly this year. Bills covered voting rights, gun control, health care, higher education, children’s issues, fiscal opportunity, income assistance and reproductive choice. Learn how new laws will affect you. Meetings are at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Arvada Elks Lodge, 5700 Yukon St., call Becka at 303-421-1853; at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood, call Darlene at 303238-8996; at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Jeffco league office, 1425 Brentwood St., Suite 7, Lakewood, call Lucinda at 720254-5741; at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, May 26, at Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St., Lakewood, call Susan at 303-988-5847. Go to www.lwvjeffco.org. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events

MUSIC

Spring Concert Series The music department of Applewood Valley United Methodist Church presents its annual spring concert series, presented in memory of longtime member and friend Joe Downing. Series schedule includes Tuesday, May 24, Christie Hageman Conover presents “Women of the West” (visit www.christieconover.com for more information). Performances are at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden. Contact music director Scott Finlay at scott.ﬁnlay.avumc@gmail.com or visit www.applewoodvalleychurch.com. Denver Pops Orchestra Auditions The Denver Pops Orchestra is seeking musicians for the 2016-2017 season. The orchestra will have auditions Wednesday, May 25, for the following spots - concertmaster, string bass, principal horn, tuba, viola, substitute musicians for all sections. For auditions, please prepare a classical excerpt, a pops or jazz excerpt and some sight reading. Denver Pops is a volunteer orchestra with high quality musicians and plays some difﬁcult music. Season runs from late August to mid-May. Visit www.denverpopsorchestra.org more information and to request an audition.

Join an open discussion with local leaders, experts and law enforcement that will answer questions and get views on the biggest issues facing Colorado at the Colorado Moms Tour at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Golden View Classical Academy, 601 Corporate Circle, Golden. At the end of the tour, Moms Fight Back will release its ﬁrst State of the State report. Contact Aley Desiderio at 719-4644006 or email aley@momsﬁghtback.org. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/557854234383289/ for information and to RSVP. Legislative Wrap-Up State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp plans a town meeting from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 21, at the Standley Lake Library. The topic will be a legislative wrap-up. The town meetings take place the third Saturday of the month. The Saturday, June 18 town meeting will be a pro and con panel on Amendment 69, a single payer healthcare initiative on the November ballot. Call 303-421-2787. Norwegian Smorgasbord Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge in Lakewood plans its Norwegian Smorgasbord, a main course and dessert extravaganza, at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Sons of Norway Trollheim Lodge, 6610 W. 14th Ave. in Lakewood. The gift shop will also be open for interested shoppers. Call 303-989-4496 for cost and other information; RSVP by Sunday, May 15 for lower pricing.

THEATER/SHOWS

Preventing Meth Tragedies Practical ways to prevent meth use will be offered at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Meth: Stories of Horror and Hope,” features a ﬁlmed interview with Cindy Gray, a woman who lost a son due to methamphetamine use. Program also features a ﬁlmed interview with a young man who became addicted to meth but found hope and escaped his addiction. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

‘Casa Valentina’ The Edge Theater presents “Casa Valentina” through Sunday, May 22 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays, and 8 p.m. Monday, May 9 (no performance on Sunday, May 8). Tickets are available at 303-232-0363 or www. theedgetheater.com. Parking is free.

Pinterest for Business Learn how to connect with your target audience at Pinterest for Business from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Jeffco Business Resource Center, 1667 Cole Blvd., Building 19, Suite 400, Lakewood. Workshop will cover best practices, small business strategies, buyable pins, Pinterest ads, creative strategies and more. Plenty of time for Q&A; lunch included. Go to www.jeffcobrc.org to register and for information.

‘Biloxi Blues’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Biloxi Blues” from Friday, May 20 to Sunday, June 26 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. As a young army recruit during WWII, Eugene Jerome learns some harsh life lessons while stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show on Sunday, June 26. Tickets are available at 303-935-3044 or minersalley.com.

Aerial Dance Performances Iluminar Aerial, an aerial dance performance company based in Broomﬁeld, presents “Long Before: The Dawn of the Morning Star,” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28 and noon Sunday, May 29; and “Long Lost: Life, Love and Tragedy on the High Seas,” an aerial dance production at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 27-28 and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 29 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets available at www.Lakewood.org/ Tickets. “Long Before,” youth company, and “Long Lost,” professional company, are original productions that tell the story of a group of pirates from childhood to adulthood, and the evil they encounter beneath their ship. ‘Time of My Life’ Theater Company of Lafayette presents “Time of My Life” by Alan Ayckbourn. Show runs through Saturday, June 4 at Theater Company of Lafayette, the Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19; and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22. Tickets available at www.tclstage.org or call 1-800-838-3006. Spend Your Summer on Stage Colorado Actor’s Company and Theatre School is taking online registrations for summer camps for students ages 4-18. Shows include Aladdin, Twelve Dancing Princesses (and Some Princes too!), Mysterious Missing Mystery, Once Upon a Fairy Tale, Androcles and the Lion, The Prince Charming Dilemma, Shining Stars Camps for Differently-abled Students, and the family and friends production of Oliver! Register online at http://www.coloradoacts.org. Call 303-456-6772 for more information.

ART/FILM

Art Shows The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery has a number of upcoming shows with approaching entry deadlines. “Garden Inspirations” is open to all media, and the theme is gardens, ﬂowers and plants. Show runs through May 27 at 6731 W. Colfax Ave. “Artist’s Choice” is open to any tw0-dimensional work. Show dates through July 22 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. “The Human Experience” is open to any two-dimensional work and the theme is human emotions. Entry deadline is Friday, May 20, with show dates from May 27 to June 25 at 6731 W. Colfax Ave. Contact www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. 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.

EVENTS

Track Club 50-Year Celebration Colorado Flyers Track Club plans a 50-year celebration during the Memorial Day weekend. A reunion and exhibit is planned from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at the Blair-Caldwell Denver Public Library, 2401 Welton St., Denver. The 11th Freddie Houston meet of champion track meet is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Evie Dennis Campus, 4800 Telluride St., Denver. A brunch is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Schlessman Lobby. Tickets are available at thecoloradoﬂyers.wix.com/thecoloradoﬂyers. Contact Robert P. Smith at 303-961-6240 or robertsmith9939@gmail.com. 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

Mental Health First Aid Training An in-person training that teaches proven ways to help people who are experiencing signs and symptoms of an ongoing emotional problem or personal crisis is offered in two eight-hour classes. The Mental Health First Aid training is offered from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, May 23, and Tuesday, May 24, at Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster. Reservations required; call 303-698-6367 or email mentalhealthﬁrstaid@vnacolorado.org. Go to www. vnacolorado.org. Paleo Vegan Smoothies Learn to make supercharged smoothies to increase your nutrient density and get your day started with tip-top nutrition. Class runs from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call Megan Grover at 303-423-0990.

EDUCATION

South American Animals Meet some southern animal neighbors that live at the Downtown Aquarium from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. You might see feathered friends, slow-moving creatures or an animal covered in body armor. Registration is required; call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.

Dirt on Community Garden Project Applewood Valley United Methodist Church is constructing a community garden adjacent to the church at 2035 Ellis St., across from the ﬁre station. Gardeners would have their own plot for growing vegetables and ﬂowers and access to tools or a place to store their own tools. If you’d like to dig in and plant a summer garden, contact John Dunnewald at ApplewoodValleyUMC@gmail.com.

World Turtle Day: Who Knew? What’s the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? See live turtles (and tortoises) and help Majestic View Nature Center celebrate World Turtle Day at an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Open house includes games, activities and information about turtles. No registration needed. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.

Business Financing … Flexible, Fixed or Failure An expert panel workshop will cover SBA loans: Express, 7A and 504, commercial lending, equipment leasing and business lines of credit. Know the facts before you sign. Business ﬁnancing program is from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, at the Jeffco Business Resource Center, 1667 Cole Blvd., Building 19, Suite 400, Lakewood. Plenty of time for Q&A; breakfast is included. Go to www.jeffcobrc.org for information and to register.

Got Vegetables? Managing your Plentiful Harvest Learn to select, store and prepare fresh, local produce from 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Gain strategies to get the best from your CSA store or local farmers’ markets. Food preservation techniques, recipes, tips and tricks for planning and using weekly summer harvests of vegetables. Presented by Pioneer Farmsteaders. Registration required; call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.

Grand Opening Celebration New Apostolic Church plans the grand opening celebration of its new metro area church at 5290 Vance St., Arvada. Free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, and includes food, face painting, outdoor games, live music and more. Go to http://www.nac-denver.org/ for more information.

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.

Casino Day The Lakewood Arts Council invites you to a Casino Day fundraiser Saturday, May 21. For a $20 donation (which includes bus ride and other goodies). Coach leaves from Lamar Station Plaza at 2 p.m. and returns at 7 p.m. Call 303-9800625 or go to lakewoodarts.org. Moms Fight Back

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Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Whale of a Used Book Sale Semi-annual used-book sale to beneﬁt the Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends of the Library at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Need: Volunteers to work at the sale (cashiering, tidying tables, greeting customers, carrying out purchases), and also to help collect donated books in the parking lot. When: Friday, June 3 (7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.); Saturday, June 4 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.); Sunday, June 5 (10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.); preview night on Thursday, June 2 (5:30-8:30 p.m.)

May 19, 2016

Marketplace fundraising, planning committees

Youth organization for girls

Golden Optimists Bicycle Recycle

Ongoing

Provides information about Golden and surrounding areas

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 Common Earth Community Garden Garden project for entire community of Arvada Need: Volunteers to help build and work in garden Contact: Anthony at 303-2040840 or squiggy.as@gmail.com 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 Founders and Friends of Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge Restores native habitat and wildlife; provides opportunities to experience wildlife and nature; promotes awareness and appreciation of the National Wildlife Refuge System Need: Volunteers to help with regular clean-up of the entrance area to Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge, 9210 W. 80th Ave., Arvada; weeding and watering of the Prairie Garden inside entrance to refuge during summer; donation of fabric and sewing of children’s Ranger vests Age requirements: Adults, or children with adult supervision Contact: Janet Torma-Krajewski, 303-423-2069 or ieil@q.com Gateway Battered Women’s Services Serves domestic violence victims in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers for various

Large supply of NEW - PLUS SIZE CLOTHING (2X AND 3X), Men and Women’s Clothing, Christmas Items, Bath, Kitchen, Household Items, Dishes, Books, Tools, Toys, Games, CD’s, Shoes, Handbags, Jewelry, Hats, Candles, Dog & Cat Items, large amount of new Crafting Supplies, knickknacks, and much more.

Contact: girlscoutsofcolorado. org, email inquiry@gscolorado. org or call 1-877-404-5708

Contact: Sarah Whelan, 303403-5078 or sarah.whelan@ jeffcolibrary.org

Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org

DATE: Thursday May 19th and Friday May 20th - 2016 HOURS: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm LOCATION: 13135 Monroe Court, Thornton, CO 80241

Age requirement: Men and women 18 and older

Contact: www.goldenoptimists. org

Need: Foster-care families for death-row shelter dogs and cats

ALL PROCEEDS OF THIS YARD SALE GO TO THE NATIONAL CAUSE “FEEDING AND HOUSING THE NEEDY IN COLORADO”

Need: Volunteers for jobs ranging from running troops to helping with a science event or ofﬁce work

Need: All ages, knowledge levels to work on bicycles

Rescues homeless dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters

WOMAN’S LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY (a fraternal non-profit, benefit organization)

Girl Scouts

Age requirements: Adults and youth ages 14 and older.

Animal Rescue of the Rockies

Garage Sales

Contact: Jeneen Klippel, 303343-1856; email jkworden@ gatewayshelter.com.

Group helps repair or recycle bicycles in the community

Golden Visitors Center

Need: Volunteers to man front desk and greet visitors, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; two 4-hour shifts offered

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Auctions Classic Car Auction Saturday May 21st Memorabilia 9am Open 8am

Douglas County Fairgrounds 500 Fairgrounds Drive Castle Rock CO 80104 To buy or sell call

970-266-9561

Specialty Auto Auction www.specialtyautoauction.com

Requirement: Must be 18 and older, training provided Contact: Mary Gomez, 303279-2282 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 Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home Need: People who can commit to working with refugees on skills for self-sufficiency and helping them learn about their new home. Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome to participate). One-hour training and orientation required. Contact: David Cornish, 303225-0199 or david.cornish@ lfsrm.org; go to www.lfsrm.org.

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Garage Sales Centennial

Moving - Garage Sale

5/20 Friday & 5/21 Saturday 8am-4pm 6173 E Nichols Place Centennial Varied Items for sale including a 10" Delta table saw, large Turner DHR Downhill Bike, Large Specialized Suspension Bike, Specialized Road Bike, all bikes in great condition Complete Soft Top for a 2 door JK Jeep, Hand Made Baby Blankets, Housewares, Down Hill Safety Gear for small female, printers, monitors and many other can't live without items Signs from County Line Road and Holly

Instruction South Metro Guitar Lessons Have fun learning the guitar in private, one on one lessons! Located near C470 & Broadway. Acoustic & Electric. All ages & levels welcome from beginners to advanced. Any style of music! Call/text Jason @ 303-941-5271.

Misc. Notices Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

FARM & AGRICULTURE Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

Pasture 40 acre pasture - wooded area $200 for up to 10 cows, favored 5 heads North East of Kiowa, no horses, fenced with creek 303-422-3562

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Garage Sales 12th Annual TABLEROCK Community Garage Sale! Fri-Sat * 8am-2pm * North of Golden 3 mi on Hwy 93. Sponsor: KW Realtor Lisa Mutschler 303-507-1675

Highlands Ranch Huge neighborhood garage sale Sat. May 21st. 7-2. S of Grace, E of Fairview, W of Wildcat, across from Valor. Rain date, June 4th. Call Diane with questions, 303-875-7341. Arvada

Maplewood Estates Annual Neighborhood

Garage Sale Friday & Saturday June 3rd & 4th Starts at 8:00 am 50 -75 Families Lots of Food, Fun & Great Stuff! Follow the Signs From W. 64th or W. 72nd Ave. Between Kipling & Simms in West Arvada Sponsored by DON & ROBYN SIKKEMA RALSTON VALLEY REAL ESTATE

303-200-4657

Arvada

Meadowglen neighborhood-wide garage sale between 80th/81st Dr and Pomona/Club Crest Dr in Arvada. Fri-Sun, May 20-22. 9am

Multi-Family Garage & Huge Furniture Sale at Shepherd of Love

Thu-Fri, May 19th-20th 8a-6p; Sat, May 21st 8a-3p We have Antique & modern wood furniture pieces, professionally & beautifully refinished; clothes (all ages), books, home décor, kitchen, craft supplies, toys, tools, electronics & Home-Baked Goods. Our BBQ lunch starts at 11am with 1/3-lb. Angus sirloin burgers, brats & hot dogs (prices will be posted). Info: 303-466-5749. Located at 13550 Lowell Blvd. (corner of 136th & Lowell), Broomfield

Arvada

Rainbow Ridge Garage Sale May 21st & 22nd 8am-2pm each day 54th & Ward over a dozen homes participating Bradbury Ranch

Community Garage Sale

in Parker off of Jordan between Lincoln & Mainstreet. Fri. & Sat. May 20th & 21st 8am-2pm. Mapquest 10925 McClellan Road. Centennial

Hillcrest Community Sale Saturday May 21st 8am-2pm

Dry Creek & Holly 100 homes

MERCHANDISE

Dogs

Bicycles

Buy a dog from a store or online & they will breed the mother again, & AGAIN, & AGAIN, & AGAIN,..... Visit CanineWelfare.org & learn how to find healthy puppies & AVOID PUPPY MILLS!

TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIC BICYCLES

No Drivers License Needed No Registration Needed No Insurance Needed No Gas Needed Fun & Easy to ride Adult 2-Wheel Bicycles and 3-Wheel trikes New & used all makes & prices CALL NOW

303-257-0164

Autos for Sale 2002 Chevy Corvette Coupe 37,000 original miles Stock, Hard Top, Sun Roof, 15 disc CD player, Newer Tires $18,000 303-457-0809 94 Ford Explorer 4 wheel drive 4.0 V6, great condition $2700 720-427-0507

Motorcycles/ATV’s

Firewood

2005 Kawasaki KLR 250 Dirt/Street Bike 2003 Honda 100 Dirt/Street Bike $2000 for both, can be sold separately Call 303-940-8052

Pine/Fir & Aspen

RV’s and Campers

Split & Delivered $250 a cord Stacking available extra $25 Delivery charge may apply Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Furniture 3 large desks with office chairs computer table small round table with matching 4 chairs $500.00 720-935-3021 720-935-3020

Miscellaneous Complete 96 piece set of china for 12 $100 Wood Base oak & glass coffee table $125 Oak TV Table $20 All like new condition 303-431-0850 Queen Headboards 2 new in box 1 used, Queen Bed Frames, Antique Oak Picture Frame, Table Lamps, Photos & pricing available wiretwistergmc@q.com

Tools Snap-on-Tool Box Top and Bottom tool boxes with new Keys, size is 63"high, 53" wide, 29" deep. In very good condition. $5500.00 Cash or credit sale only. Call 720-308-6696 pic. posted on Craigslist post id (5584753166)

2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C 31SS, E450 Engine, excellent cond. 20,000 mi., Loaded with options, 719-439-4673 butecht0312@gmail.com

Wanted

Cash for all Vehicles! Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s

Any condition • Running or not Under $700

(303)741-0762

Cell: (303)918-2185 for texting

Bestcashforcars.com

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 14 years of service (go onto website to see 57 Chevy)

Donate your unwanted Cars, Trucks, RV's, Boats to the Parker Senior Center Fully Tax Deductible these funds are transportation services for seniors to donate call 303-841-5370

PETS Parker

Huge Moving Sale 11751 Stoneybrooke Street Friday May 20th 7am-4pm Saturday May 21st 7am-noon Furniture, Hunting, Tools, Patio Equipment, Smoker & Grill, Men & Womens Clothing and accessories, Antiques and Collectibles, Household Items, and much more

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Sedalia

Barn/Garage Sale Saturday May 21st 8am-2pm at 4832 Rio Grande, Sedalia Tools, Grills, lots of stuff

ADVERTISE IN THE MARKETPLACE | CALL 303-566-4091

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SPORTS

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LOCAL

Nothing like glue to keep a team together

Ralston Valley senior midfielder Alyssa Kaiser keeps the ball away from Dakota Wendell (19) of Rock Canyon during the Mustangs’ 2-0 loss to the Jaguars in a first-round Class 5A state playoff game May 10 at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker. Photo by Jim Benton

Ralston Valley exits playoffs Mustangs lose 2-0 to Rock Canyon in state playoffs By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Adversity is a factor that most high school teams in any sport have to deal with during a season. But Ralston Valley girls soccer coach Kamee Morwood hopes she doesn’t have to utter the word again in the next few seasons. All she talked about this year with her team was the challenge of facing adversity. Ralston Valley, which saw its season

end with a 2-0 first-round Class 5A playoff loss to Rock Canyon May 10 at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker, played without as many as eight starting players at times during the season. “For state was the first time we had everyone back,” said Morwood. “We never had a practice all season with our whole team at it. We fought and I’m so proud of them — the way other girls filled in. “It is always one of those things. You just have to fight as hard as you can. We did it. We get here every year. It is always hard to lose when you think you have the team that could go further.” Teams facing adversity either

fold or pull together. The Mustangs bonded, and ended the season with a 10-5-1 record. It was the eighth straight season with .500 or better record for the Mustangs, which were the state Class 5A runners-up in the 2014 season. Ralston Valley has gone 80-41-12 over the past eight seasons. The Mustangs were seeded 20th in this spring’s state playoffs. “When someone would drop, we had the depth to be able to hang with teams and play,” Morwood said. “We lost out keeper right out of the gate and both our backups (Savannah Ralston continues on Page 22

Titles can lift spirits, last a lifetime The meaning of a state championship can be found inside the hearts and minds of those involved Spring high school sports playoffs have started, and dozens of teams and hundreds of athletes in Colorado are pursuing state titles. But what does winning a championship really mean? At the high school level, MVPs don’t get invited to Disney World. Athletes generally don’t appear on talk shows. There are few national awards. In fact, a title brings little in the way of tangible rewards — hardware housed in school trophy cases, pictures of teams hung on walls and banners displayed in gyms. Still, a championship can leave an indelible mark on athletes and coaches. “I was lucky enough to be on a state championship team in high school and I can recall everything about it,” said Brad Madden, who has coached Green Mountain’s baseball team to back-to-back Class 4A state titles and played on the 1994 Arvada West state championship team. “We were pretty dominating. We had (former Major League pitcher) Roy Halladay and a lot good guys. I can remember the feeling of it and being around your buddies. That’s something you’ll never forget.”

Glue is an adhesive used to stick things together. It’s also often difficult to remove from your hands. So it is only fitting to declare that senior Alyssa Kaiser was the glue that held Ralston Valley’s girls soccer team together. Injuries sidelined as many as eight starters during the season but Kaiser, the Jefferson County League Player of the Year, was a leader who helped the team focus and play well. “She’s the one senior that didn’t get hurt and she’s the one player that continued to do her role as a center midfielder in passing the ball, even though her top targets weren’t there Jim Benton anymore because they OVERTIME were sitting down,” said Ralston Valley coach Kamee Morwood. “She continued to be a leader on the field and off the field and to encourage her teammates. “She came in as a freshman and really helped changed Ralston Valley soccer. Her points are divided between assists and goals and that is not the norm.” Kaiser, who signed to play soccer at the University of Tulsa, finished the season with 56 points on 19 goals and 18 assists and helped the Mustangs to a 10-5-1 record after a first-round playoff loss to Rock Canyon. “It was really difficult,” admitted Kaiser. “I had to work a lot harder and I had to trust other teammates that I hadn’t played with all the time. It was really difficult for us, but we powered through it and made it to the playoffs. I love distributing the ball to people and making them look good.” Tradition looming this season in baseball The diamond, I’ve noticed, has become a bit more smart-looking this season. More baseball teams and several individual players are wearing their baseball uniforms the way they were designed to be worn with stirrups showing. It’s the old-school way. The traditional way. In the 1990s, most professionals started wearing their pants down to their cleats without the stirrups (uniform socks) showing. Glad to see some young players are not following the trend. 5A lacrosse pairings on the mark Whenever pairings are announced to state playoff competition there is always some head-scratching from coaches, players and parents. This season, the boys Class 5A lacrosse pairings were right on the mark as the four top seeds advanced into semifinals, which were held May 18. No. 4 Cherry Creek played top-seeded Regis Jesuit and No. 2 Mountain Vista challenged No. 3 Arapahoe.

The Cherry Creek girls tennis team has more championships than you can shake a racket at. Photo by Jim Benton Creating a buzz Chaparral Athletic Director Rob Johnson was the boys basketball coach when the Wolverines defeated Arapahoe to win the Class 5A state title in 2012. A title, he said, creates a morale boost. “People sometimes underestimate what that does for a school,” Johnson said. “Not just the state championship game, but the whole ride getting there. The kids are so excited and the fan base

doubles and triples. For any sport, it’s great.” Pomona won state titles this season in gymnastics and wrestling and was second in football and softball. “Winning a state championship sets the tone for the school year,” said Pomona Athletic Director Michael J. Santarelli. “The success unites the student body and the faculty. It creates the ultimate Titles continues on Page 20

Names, potential are similar The state track meet for all classifications will be held May 19-21 at Jefferson County Stadium and two freshman girls with similar names could be heard from — if not this weekend — then in the future. Arapahoe’s Anna Hall, whose older sister Julia also is a standout, won the 110- and 300-meter hurdles and the high jump during the May 12-14 Centennial League meet. Anna Hart of ThunderRidge was the Continental League champion in the 400 meters and triple jump to help the Grizzlies win the team title. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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connection of academics and extracurricular activities. It also reaffirms that you as a school are doing something that is creating better people.” Ponderosa Athletic Director Tim Ottmann, who guided the Mustangs to eight of the school’s 10 state wrestling titles when he was head coach, said championships help draw positive attention to the south Parker community. At the same time, community support helps build title-winning teams. “To win a state championship,” he said, “you have to have the athletes who are willing to work hard, great coaching and you have to have parent support getting their kids places and supporting the coach.” Building on success Raising championship banners can help create a culture of winning. Cherry Creek leads the state with 193 titles across all sports. Veteran coach

Marc Johnson has won eight baseball championships. “Winning a state championship does make a difference in people’s mindset,” Johnson said. Rod Sherman is Valor Christian’s former athletic director and current football coach. The Eagles have won 16 state titles since 2007, including six in football. Winning a championship “creates excitement for the kids and validates all the work they have done,” Sherman said. “Unfortunately, we live in a society that sometimes success is the most important thing versus the journey — and that’s the hard thing about championships. But the great thing is the banners that get hung up in the gyms and kids can come back for decades and know I was a part of something special.” And tere can be a snowball effect. “With open enrollment and choice, people begin to make decisions based upon the success of athletic programs early in seventh and eighth grade and maybe before that,” Ottmann said. “People want to be around winners. State championships do draw athletes to a school for a specific sport, especially if

they maintain that level of success for a while.” Thanks for the memories Winning a state title in the spring is sometimes overlooked as classes are all but over for the school year. Rock Canyon won the Class 5A state baseball title last spring in a tournament that wasn’t decided until May 27 because of rain delays. After the Jaguars won, coach Tyler Munro returned to school the next day and the building was almost empty. While high school championship teams don’t get parades like the Super Bowlwinning Denver Broncos, it’s possible the memories and inspiration will last just as long for those involved. “Overall, a state championship just builds school pride that is sometimes kind of missing these days,” Madden said. “For a smaller school like Green Mountain and the community, it sort of builds a sense that I can go to my neighborhood school and still accomplish something. “Green Mountain is an older school,” he said. “It’s pretty neat to see the people that had gone to school a long time ago come back and stick their head in the dugout and say, ‘I played baseball here.’ “

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Cafe is a home away from home Jack of all trades, the Apple Ridge Cafe satiates all tastes By Amy Thomson Special to Colorado Community Media The Apple Ridge Cafe in Wheat Ridge is known for many things: a family atmosphere, a solid country breakfast, weekly pork chop nights. But what brings people from across borders is the green chile. “People come in and

ask for a to-go order in a quart-size container,” said Patti Huff, who’s been working as a cashier for 10 years. “Then they drive it home to Kansas.” The house-made green chile recipe has been a stalwart to the menu since Roy Jones opened the restaurant in 1986. “We make everything from scratch,” Jones said. “Homemade soups, pies, cinnamon rolls.” A variety of pies are made daily all with the same flaky dough for crust. A Swedish baker that Jones met through

the restaurant business developed the recipe, and its popularity has left it unchanged. A four-generation family business, Roy’s daughter, Amy Jones, works as a hostess and a waitress. Her sons come in the evenings after school to bus tables and wash dishes. But blood relation doesn’t define family at this home-cookin’ cafe. Connie Timson has been serving up entrees and green chile-smothered breakfast burritos for the past 32 years. “I met my husband

here,” she said. “This is where we fell in love.” Owner Roy Jones, also an officiant, married the couple, no less. A regular customer for 33 years, Michael Smith greets Timson by name when he makes the drive over from Golden. Mainly for breakfast, this cafe has become a staple for him and his family. He’s been bringing his son, Zac Smith, to the restaurant since he was born. Now 29, Zac says the ham and cheese omelet and the breakfast burritos are must-try

pork chops are offered as a special on Tuesday nights and account for almost 80 percent the meals that evening, according to Roy. “We cut our own pork chops,” Roy said. “It’s become one of our most popular items.” Best of all, if you order any of the house specials, you get a piece of homemade pie, flavor of your choice, to top off your meal.

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every year, and our programs are constantly changing.” While some camps, like magic and Washington Heights’ arts, are popular standards, the city tries to bring new offerings every year. At the end of every season, Lakewood surveys parents for feedback on what their children liked and didn’t like. A new program for 2016 is combination sports camps. One camp, for instance, combines gymnastics and cheerleading, another gymnastics and climbing, and a final pairs multiple sports with swimming. “We received feedback that kids wanted to play as many sports as possible,” Ruble said. “We also now offer engineering camps just for girls.”

Lakewood offers a unique summer program in Camp Paha, specifically designed for children and young adults with disabilities. The camp fills up within a month of registration opening every year, said Mark Snow, the camp’s coordinator. And this year is no exception. “We’re the only day camp of this type in the Denver-metro area,” Snow said. “There are overnight camps and weekend camps, but we’re the only day camp.” Camp Paha has two programs, depending on a camper’s age. The youth program is for children ages 6 to 17, and the Paha Adults in Transition program is for young adults, 18 to 25 years old. The youth camp has about 60 to 70 members, the Adults in Transition

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