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Swiss-based aircraft company among new tenants creating jobs
By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com With the additions of a Swiss-based airplane company, a convenience store and a fast-food restaurant, the Jefferson County-owned and -operated municipal airport is continuing to live up to expectations as a positive economic force in the community, county and airport officials say. Pilatus Aircraft, a Swiss company that develops,
produces and sells aircraft to customers around the world, broke ground in July at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. Not only will it generate jobs locally, airport director Bryan Johnson said, the company also plans to start an apprenticeship program at the airport. “As an airport, we’re thrilled to invest in them and have them on board,” Johnson said. Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, spanning about 1,870 acres, is home to about 300 tenants and customers and 400 aircraft, and pumps $460 million into local coffers. About 2,600 jobs, from maintenance to administration, are based at the facility, which
occupies mostly unincorporated county land, but is partially located in Broomfield and borders Westminster and Superior. County Commissioner Libby Szabo described the airport as an economic and community driver, providing jobs and attracting businesses, as well as being a place for recreational flying, flight school and fun community events, such as air shows. “People are fascinated with aviation,” Szabo said. The airport should “be something in the community — in Jefferson County — that is worldrenowned.” Airport continues on Page 12
Jeffco voters asked to ‘close gap’ in funding
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School board approves $568 million bond and mill levy to improve schools, programs By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Jefferson County voters will be asked to approve a $568 million bond and mill levy package to repair the school district’s aging schools, build new ones, hire new mental health staff and update technology and other school operations. “We have got to make sure that we become the masters of our own destiny in this district and that we maintain the funds to retain the very best teachers in this district…,” said Brad Rupert of the Jefferson County Board of Education. “We’ve got no reason to believe that suddenly there will be a miraculous solution to the funding problem and the Bond continues on Page 20
AROUND THE FIELD Lakewood police officers, including a lucky few who received a massage from one of the masseuses from Massage Envy, participated in this year’s National Night Out event on Aug. 2. See more on PAGE 5. Photo by Clarke Reader
Turning a double play in softball can also turn a team’s momentum. Check out this story and others as we kick off three weeks of fall sports previews on PAGE 23.
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OSCAR REISS Recipient of several World War II medals from Ed Perlmutter Editor’s Note: Dr. Oscar Reiss received his World War II medals at a ceremony arranged by Congressman Ed Perlmutter on Aug. 3. Perlmutter has held several medal ceremonies for local veterans who were never awarded or presented with the medals and honors they earned during their service. Reiss received the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct, European-African-Middle Easter Campaign, World War II Victory and Army of Occupation of Germany medals. About me Born in Rhineland, Germany, I moved to New York City in April of 1937. I eventually was certified in animal husbandry and creamery and became a herdsman of 40 Ayrshire cattle, delivering 250 gallons of milk. I wanted to volunteer for the military, but was unable to because I was not a U.S. citizen. In 1944, I was drafted into the Army and did my basic training at Ft. McLellan, in Alabama. As part of that process, I finally received my citizenship. My time in the service I was sent to Cherbourg, France, and was assigned to the 79th Infantry Division B. Company. In Alsace, also in France, we guarded the right flank during the Battle of the Bulge. In 1945, I was awarded the Silver Star Medal. Several days later, I was wounded by shrapnel and taken to a hospital in Liege, Belgium, and was later awarded the Purple Heart for these injuries.
Dr. Oscar Reiss, right, finally receives his World War II medals at a ceremony arranged by congressman Ed Perlmutter. Reiss received the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct, European-African-Middle Easter Campaign, World War II Victory and Army of Occupation of Germany medals. Photo courtesy of Ed Perlmutter’s office Life after the war I was admitted to the University of Chicago, where I studied for a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. More than 10 Nobel laureates were on campus at the time, and I am grateful for the GI bill that made my studies financially possible. After receiving my bachelor’s, I went on to receive a Ph.D in biochemistry. In 1959, I moved to Denver for a position at the Webb-Waring Lung Institute, which was associated with the University of Colorado Medical School. We did some of the early research on emphysema and smoking. I also worked with medical students during this time. Finally receiving my medals The medal ceremony congressman Perlmutter arranged was impressive, especially because there were 20 to 30 Army members there, in addition to friends and other family members. It was just tremendous — and overwhelming. It was so overwhelming that after it was over, I went home and went right to bed. If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., contact Clarke Reader at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
Outstanding Sustainable Neighborhoods honored The South of 6th Neighborhood will be recognized for its sustainability at 6 p.m. on Aug. 22 at Civic Center Plaza, 480 S. Allison Parkway. Light refreshments will be served. Four other Lakewood neighborhoods will also receive their Outstanding Sustainable Neighborhoods recertification. At 7 p.m., the City Council will recognize the neighborhoods during the regular meeting. The other neighborhoods are Eiber, Belmar, Southern Gables and Lake Lochwood. Some of the initiatives in the neighborhoods include an Adopta-Gulch project, an alternative transportation workshop, a progressive neighborhood bicycle ride, an annual Earth Day seed-and-plant swap, a “Protecting Pollinators” workshop and resilience circles where sustainability issues are discussed while building relationships among neighbors. The South of 6th neighborhood is working to create better connections with its children and teens through its Youth Connections Initiative, and part of that initiative has included fire station tours for the youth. To make connections with other South of 6th residents, the neighborhood created the “Ask an Arborist” to learn about local trees and also organized a protein food drive in the neighborhood to donate to the Action Center. To learn more about the program, visit SustainableNeighborhoodNetwork.org. Fire restrictions in place at Lakewood’s regional parks Lakewood has issued fire restrictions starting today for Lakewood’s Bear Creek Lake Park, Thunder Valley Motocross Park and William Frederick Hayden Park on Green Mountain. The restrictions limit visitors to having only certain kinds of fires while visiting these outdoor facilities and where visitors can smoke.
For more details, visit Lakewood. org/FireRestrictions. Solterra hosts Taste of Hope event The Solterra housing development in Lakewood is hosting the 4th Annual Taste of Hope on Sept. 17 at the Retreat at Solterra, 15250 W. Evans Ave. The event is put on by the Glenn Garcelon Foundation, a nonprofit organization devoted to supporting brain tumor patients and their caregivers through direct grants. The evening features wine, chocolate and cheese tasting, along with a silent auction and Wall of Wine. For more information, visit www. glenngarcelonfoundation.org. RMCAD announces 2016 FARMCAD dates Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) announces its second-annual FARMCAD event series, a free summer food, arts and craft market held on the college’s 23-acre, historic campus at 1600 Pierce St. The outdoor market will showcase local artists and vendors selling original, handmade goods; food crafts and food trucks; and live entertainment. Each event will also feature art activities for children and adults, including demonstrations and hands-on activities. FARMCAD will be open — rain or shine — from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17. On Aug. 20, FARMCAD will be held in collaboration with 40West Arts and the West Colfax Community Association’s West Colfax Mural Fest.This event will feature extended hours and additional events, including the unveiling of a mural by Denver-based artist and RMCAD alumnus Daniel Chavez that will permanently be on display at RMCAD. For more information about the FARMCAD series, visit FARMCAD. net.
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Golden Business & Financial Services, Inc. Financial & tax counseling - business & personal Jon Geiger’s ROAM installation is moved by crane into place atop the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design’s Texas Building on Aug. 4. ROAM will remain there until mid-October. Photo by Clarke Reader
ROAMing through RMCAD Black Cube artist sets up installation on school roof By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Travelers on West Colfax should not be alarmed if they see a neon tumbleweed in the sky over the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design for the next two months. The college worked with Black Cube, a nomadic art museum that establishes
temporary exhibits in a variety of locations, and artist Jon Geiger on the piece, entitled ROAM. “It was a natural fit for us to work together,” said Courtney Lane Stell, executive director and chief curator at Black Cube. “It’s really wonderful to engage with college students and inspire them to be ambitious in their own projects.” ROAM is a 26-foot, animated, white neon tumbleweed, consisting of five neon structures, each illuminated individually to create the feeling of movement. “Geiger incorporated three icons of
the American West into the work,” Stell explained. “The icons are neon signage, billboards and tumbleweeds, which all symbolize different aspects of the west.” ROAM was placed on the roof of RMCAD’s Texas Building on Aug. 4 — a day that has been coming for more than a year, said Karina Marconi, the college’s business development and outreach ambassador. “We were looking for something special for both the community and our students,” Marconi said. “This is the first exhibition like this we’ve had on our campus, and what an incredible piece of art to start with.”
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Sign of the Times: Denver’s MLS Adds Data Fields for Smart Home Technology The headline for my Jan. 14, 2016, column was “Indications Are That 2016 Will Be the Year Home Automation Goes Mainstream.“ Denver’s MLS, www.REColorado.com, proved me right last month when they introduced new data fields for “Smart/Connected Home Features.” Listing agents can now check up to 15 of the following devices, although hardly any listings so far have any of them: Air Quality Monitor Alarm/Security System Audio/Video Controls Carbon Monoxide Detector Ceiling Fans REAL ESTATE Dishwasher TODAY Door Locks Dryer Freezer Garage Door HVAC/Fans/Vents Lighting Microwave Pool Alarm Radon Detector Refrigerator Security Cameras By JIM SMITH, Smoke Detector Realtor® Sprinklers Stove/Oven Thermostat Video Doorbell Washer Water Leak/Flood Alarm
Window Coverings What, you might ask, is a “”smart/connected” device? One such device that you have probably seen advertised on TV is the video doorbell. By connecting this device to your home’s internet WiFi, you can have the doorbell “ring” on your smartphone, no matter where in the world you are at the time. This is a great security device, because the person ringing your doorbell has no way of knowing you’re not home when you answer the ring and start talking to him or her over your phone. You also see the person on your smartphone screen. The video doorbell can also detect motion and display on your phone (and record in the cloud) video of the person approaching your front door and perhaps stealing that Fedex package which are just delivered. The most common brand is available from www.Ring.com, where you can also purchase a camera alone (no doorbell) so you can monitor any area inside or outside your home. Another “smart” device you’ve probably seen or heard of is the Nest smart thermostat, which you can read about and purchase online at www.nest.com. They also sell smart smoke detectors and security cameras. You can turn anything in your home on or off from your smartphone by buying a Wi-Ficonnected device which you plug into any outlet and then plug the device you want to control into that device. You can buy these “smart outlets’ at www.ConnectSense.com/smart-outlet.
National Drive Electric Week Is Coming to Golden Sept. 18
Whether you already have an electric vehicle (“EV”) or are thinking of buying one, you’ll want to put Sunday, Sept. 18, 9am-3pm, on your calendar. That’s when owners and would-be owners get to know each other and share what they know and want to know about driving electric cars. It’s all happening in Golden Real Estate’s parking lot at 17695 S. Golden Road, Golden. I’ll be there, of course, with my Tesla (above) and my Chevy Volt (left), and offering rides in each. You can register your participation, with or without an EV, at www.DriveElectricWeek.org. See you there! Meanwhile, I continue to give my PowerPoint presentation entitled “Gas Cars Are Obsolete — And Here’s Why” to any group that would like to hear it. You can see a PDF of my PowerPoint slides at www.GasCarsAreObsolete.info, or call me at 303-525-1851 to arrange a presentation.
They work with Apple’s HomeKit, which you can read about at www.apple.com/ios/homekit. This app connects the apps which control individual smart home systems through “scenes.” For example, you could create a “Leaving home” scene which turns off lights, locks your doors and lowers the thermostat, all with one command. You can create any number of other “scenes” which combine multiple instructions to your internet-connected home appliances from your smartphone. Interestingly, there is no place on our MLS to
specify “dumb” versions of many of the “smart/ connected” devices listed above. For example, there’s no MLS field for carbon monoxide detectors, even though there is a field for smoke alarms. There’s also no place to specify a radon detector, flood alarm or security cameras that aren't “smart” or “connected.” As a result, I suspect that some agents will inadvertently check these fields for devices that are not actually smart/connected. Do you use smart home technology in your own home? Let me know!
Do You Know About Sub-Surface Lawn Watering? I was recently made aware of a new concept in lawn irrigation that saves water. Instead of applying water above ground with sprinklers, it involves drip watering below the surface. This avoids loss of water to wind and overspray as well as to evaporation.
Sounds like a pretty neat idea. Before I write in detail about this innovation, I’d like to hear from readers who know about and/or have installed such a system. Email me at Jim@GoldenRealEstate.com if you can contribute to my research on this topic.
Price Reduced on High-End North Golden Home This home at 827 N. Ford Street was built to the highest standards by the seller, intending to make it his family’s “forever home.” Watch the narrated video tour at www.NorthGolden Home.com and you will learn about features such as these — 10 zones of radiant floor heating, even in the unfinished basement; birch hardwood and travertine tile throughout, except in the bedrooms, which are carpeted; knotty alder cabinets and doors; two sets of high-efficiency washers and dryers, one of them in the master bedroom walk-in closet; gourmet kitchen with slab granite countertops and travertine backsplash, two pantries, French door refrigerator with double drawer freezer, second sink, 5-burner gas cooktop with pot-filler, and professional exhaust fan; 10’ ceilings on the main floor, 9’ ceilings upstairs and in the basement; oversized garage with 60 amps of 220-volt service and 75 amps of 110-volt service; plumbed gas grill on the patio and wood-burning fire pit in the yard. There is no HOA, and RV parking can be arranged on the adjoining empty land owned by the seller. Open Saturday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Ships on the horizon lift spirits Power of art helps brighten commuters’ day
By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Travelers on the W Rail Line get some art for their buck at every station along the line, but perhaps none are as striking as the work at the Oak Street Station. Just a stone’s throw from the west end of West Colfax, the station adds some color to a more industrial setting. For amidst the concrete, beige buildings and brick, boats rise into the air. The seven boats, all on legs of various sizes, are the creation of Joshua Wiener. Entitled “Tread Lightly,” they bring a sense of lift to travelers, and even on a perfect August summer morning, there are riders who need it. Waiting for the train, the noisiest people are those who are
having a rough morning. Several riders are heading west to the Jefferson County Courts and Administration Building, and are audibly annoyed about the trip and the fines they’re facing. Others voice loud disbelief that they forgot their keys or bills, saying the day is starting out crummy and it’s only a couple of hours old. The majority of travelers on the line are off in their own world — listening to headphones, reading books or papers on their devices, or just staring into the sky. It’s a mostly quiet ride, except for the automatic voice advising travelers of upcoming stations, but it’s entertaining to watch heads lift up and eyes move when those boats add their splash of color to the horizon. It’s not an overt effect, but the whimsy and momentary freedom from gravity helps. That’s the power of art to improve a person’s day.
The W Line heads down the line after stopping at Oak Street Station. Photo by Clarke Reader
South Table Mountain fire burns 29 acres Staff report A fire on South Table Mountain burned 29 acres of Jefferson County Open Space on Aug. 2. West Metro Fire Protection District responded to a call that came in just before 7 p.m. Crews continued to work overnight
and had the fire 90 percent contained by about 12:30 p.m. Aug. 3. The call most likely came from a residence in a nearby apartment building, said West Metro Fire’s spokeswoman Ronda Scholting. For cautionary measures, a level one evacuation warning was issued to 570
households in the areas of Pleasant View and Denver West around 8 p.m. in the early stages of the fire, asking surrounding residents to be ready to evacuate if the situation worsened. The evacuation warning was lifted an hour later. The cause of the fire is thought to have been lightening.
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A fun, soggy National Night Out Belmar braves summer storm for police-community event By Clarke Reader | creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com
A summer storm that brought in about 10 minutes of heavy rain couldn’t scatter the community spirit created at Belmar’s sixth National Night Out event on Aug. 2. “Our first event started in the corner of the park, and now we’re here in the plaza with almost all our restaurants participating,” said event organizer Judy Davis. “It’s just awesome seeing everyone out. I’m like a kid at a candy store.” The annual party was part of the nationwide National Night Out event, which promotes police-community partnerships by letting residents and officers interact in a fun, block party environment. Chefs from restaurants like Tstreet Roadhouse, Little India and Grappa Italian Bistro offered delicious samplings as police officers learned more about their community. “Being able to put a face on the idea of police is so important,” said officer Chad Smith. “Events like this humanize us for a lot of people.”
Here are some of the best comments we heard at the event:
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“Police do so much to ensure our safety, and I’m so grateful that they’re here to make sure crime stays down in Belmar.” — Judy Davis
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“Police officers risk so much in their job, it’s important for all of us to show our support and love for what they do.” — Audrey DiFrancia, new owner of Paciugo Gelato
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“I love participating in this event because you get to meet a lot of new people, and see old friends.” — Sara Livingston, facility coordinator at Lakewood
Lakewood police officers visit with National Night Out volunteers during Belmar’s sixth annual celebration. Photos by Clarke Reader
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“We love the National Night Out event because it gets all our residents together. We like to see our tenants out enjoying each other. And it’s great to support the police, because we wouldn’t be able to do what we do there without them.” — Vicki Dunbar, marketing coordinator at Belmar
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Officer Chad Smith: “We can’t fight crime effectively without having a good relationship with our community, so the goal of this event is to bring neighbors together so they can get to know us.”
Many of Belmar’s restaurants participated in the area’s National Night Out event on Aug. 2. The restaurants provided free tastes and treats for attendees.
Belmar residents and shoppers get to know Lakewood police officers at the area’s National Night Out.
Many of Belmar’s restaurants participated in the area’s National Night Out event on Aug. 2. The restaurants provided free tastes and treats.
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New school year upon us When families prepare for the first month of school, they often include grandparents who provide before- and after-school care, when possible. Sometimes they are on call in case of emergencies or available on FaceTime or Skype for children to discuss a problem immediately when a parent is not available. All kinds of support systems are being generated this time of year. Teachers and physicians offer tips to prepare for a positive school start and successful year. More than ever, success in school depends on a partnership between extended families and school. A helpful school family checklist • Check out school supply lists, bus schedules and other transportation needs. • Are registration information and vaccinations current? • Who will be with the children before and after school?
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• Is there a backup plan for sick LIFELONG days and vacations? • Does the school LEARNING offer before- and after-school programs and tutoring/homework help so children of all ages do not go home to an unsupervised house with access to the internet and friends? • Is there a quiet spot to do homework, daily reading and projects at home? • Are all technologies like TVs, computers, personal devices and phones in the kitchen or family room and not in the privacy of children’s bedrooms? Do they have child protection? Are they checked often for site history and communication with others? • Are technology rules discussed, written and supervised? Macalady continues on Page 9
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POLICE NEWS IN A HURRY Police investigate fatal accident Lakewood police are investigating an overnight fatal accident that occurred Aug. 4 in the area of 10th Avenue and Garrison Street. Shortly after 11:40 p.m., Lakewood police responded to a man lying in the street in a lane of traffic on Garrison Street near the intersection of 10th Avenue. The man was identified as Brandon Ross Kableman, 30 Police also observed damage to property along the street and to power poles and traffic signals in the intersection. Although there was no vehicle on the scene, police believe one was involved in the accident. Kableman was transported to a local hospital and died of his injuries a short time later.
Detectives say Kableman was in a vehicle with his sister in-law, and his wife was in a second vehicle in the vicinity, which stopped after the accident occurred. Detectives identified and contacted the sister-in-law several blocks away in a heavily damaged SUV. She said the two had been arguing while traveling on Garrison Street, and that he had jumped from their moving vehicle. The sister-in-law said she was attempting to control the vehicle when the power poles and traffic signals were hit. Although she said Kableman was driving, detectives have not confirmed her account. Detectives are awaiting toxicology reports to determine if drugs or alcohol were involved. Arrests also have not been made at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call the Lakewood Police Department at 303-987-7111.
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Benefits to being in good company “You are known by the company you keep.” – Aesop This restatement of one of Solomon’s proverbs was one of hundreds of thoughts that my father tried to impress upon me as I was growing up. And it wasn’t that I made a habit of hanging out with boneheads or troublemakers — he just knew and tried his best to give all of us the best chance we could have. He knew that the people you surround yourself either help you achieve or they distract you from achieving. And, in a surprise development, my dad was right. When I went to college, I knew nothing. I mean, like most 18-year-olds, I thought I knew everything, but, in reality, I was clueless. I had come from a fairly small pond, musically speaking, one in which I could usually get by on my limited natural abilities and a minimum of effort. So, when I arrived at the University of Colorado, I started drowning in the culture shock within days. Luckily for me, fate had chosen great company for me. My roommate my freshman year was a young man that I had never met before, but who was, also, a music student. And not just any music student — Matt was a bassoon player. Now, I must digress. For those of you who aren’t musicians, most of the different instruments have their own, shall we say, personalities. Trumpet players are like fighter pilots
— everything has to be higher, faster, louder. And, yes — we have the egos to match. Drummers are, typically, like the Sweat Hogs from “Welcome Back, Kotter” — boisterous, inappropriate and obnoxious (though, it must be noted, really good percussionists are Michael Alcorn among the truly brilliant in the world). And HITTING tuba players tend to HOME be a little like offensive lineman — subdued, team-oriented, sometimes a little slow, but absolutely priceless. Bassoonists, and their cousins, the oboe players, tend to be like uptight engineers: precise, meticulous, disciplined, and tireless. My roommate Matt was all of those things. The first week of classes, Matt got very excited because he got a shipment of raw sugar cane. I know — thrilling, right? What I didn’t know at that time — because, remember, I knew nothing — was that cane is the raw material that woodwinds make their reeds out of. And, since the reed is actually the thing that makes the initial sound, it’s a pretty important thing. I then watched Matt proceed to evaluate
every single piece of cane in the batch, sort them, make a few initial carvings of them, and then set them aside to be worked on later. That took two hours. Why was he setting them aside for later? Because it was time for him to practice. Three hours. Which led up to a rehearsal — two more hours. After rehearsal and dinner, two more hours of practice. Then Matt got to work making his reeds out of the raw cane. Sure, I watched all this, and thought it was a bit psychotic. Then I watched him repeat this routine every day for the next two weeks. And I understood: Being good at something is nothing more than the repeated pursuit of good habits, applied over time. I started practicing more, studying more, listening more, building habits, and, after a while, I knew a few things. One of these days, I’ll be good at it. So, young people, as you are gearing up to start a new school year, and especially those of you off on the new adventure of college, my one piece of advice to you is this: Choose well the people you surround yourself with. It doesn’t mean don’t have any fun — it means the smart people will show you how and when to have fun. Preferably, in celebration of something great! 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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Truth is welcome during the election season In the 1990s, I read “What I Saw at the Revolution,” authored by Peggy Noonan, who was President’s Reagan’s speechwriter and who also coined such phrases as “kinder, gentler nation” and “thousand points of light” for George H.W. Bush. After reading Noonan’s account, I decided that I, too, wanted to be a political speechwriter. To anyone who asked why, I told them that, in political discourse, you can tug on people’s heartstrings and you can play fast and loose with the facts. I cringe now when I recall this. I write often in this space to exhort those in political life (as well as those of us who are not) to stick to the facts, to be transparent, and to be accountable for what we say and do. After all, facts are facts, right? A thing is either true or it is false. So went my reasoning, until a conversation I had yesterday about – of all
things – my golf shirts. While in San Diego last fall, I visited Torrey Pines Golf Course, where I purchased a great golf shirt from the pro shop. Now, based on the state of my game, me wearing a golf shirt with the Torrey Andrea Doray Pines logo is akin to out-of-staters ALCHEMY coming to ski in Colorado all decked out in the latest gear and clothing and spending the week on the bunny slope. In our conversation, when asked if I would ever say that I had actually golfed at Torrey Pines, I replied that I could respond with something like “I didn’t have
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Questioning the school bond Does the Jeffo taxpayer exist primarily for the nourishment of its fiscally irresponsible over-spending (R-1) School Board? Why should any single entity (especially one that has a declining public school enrollment no-less) expect to command the majority of my property tax bill, as my so-called educational hit will go from 47.5 percent to 52.5 percent of the total tax? Shouldn’t the board’s historic propensity to defer maintenance be rectified first by using current funding, rather than irresponsibly with 25-year money (principle + interest)?
Shouldn’t our district emulate Denver first and greatly increase the number of its charter schools, thus saving significant facilities costs? As 50 years of testing have verified the 1966 Coleman Report, which showed that the students’ achievement outcomes depend almost entirely on the integrity of their home lives, not on spending levels or exotic buildings, should we not tell the board: Show us improved results first? Should not Jeffco voters adamantly say no to this bloated bond and mill levy increase? Russell W Haas, Golden
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a great round that day.” True? Yes. Misleading? You betcha! (My friend suggested that a better response would be “I could have had my best round ever.” Just as true, but waaaay more misleading.) Either response, however factually accurate it is, would lead most people to believe that I had golfed at Torrey Pines and 1) did not pay well, or 2) had my best round ever. True? Not one bit! So I would clearly be playing fast and loose with the facts … and that did not make me feel good. That’s why I’m grateful for all the factcheckers during this election season. Because of instant access to information, speeches and statements are analyzed in real time, and results are posted within minutes. With just one click, I can see whether a given “fact” is true, false, or the dreaded “true but misleading” … just like my bogus responses about Torrey Pines.
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• When the family is home is there a time scheduled for a snack and schoolwork before TV, play or personal classes and sports? • Do children know how to fix themselves a bowl of cereal or make a cheese or nut butter sandwich? Can they find a piece of fruit like an apple or banana, vegetables, or cheese and crackers to hold them until dinner? • Is someone ready to help with assignments? Are backpacks checked each evening for notes and updates from school? Are school papers looked over? Is there a schedule for longterm projects to avoid night-before craziness? Does someone check regularly with the teacher and teacher’s website? Are papers coming home? Are desks checked for stashed papers? Is the
I admit I often attempt to tug on your heartstrings, especially when I’m writing about my family, or about people who are abused or oppressed, or about love and loss. Some of you tell me that I have done this. By the same token, some of you have told me, on occasion, that I may not have my facts straight, and I appreciate your comments, as well as the opportunity to set the record right. Sometimes it’s a simple matter of clarity. But, as a journalist, my own personal code is to be purposely truthful with you. And, in the ever-morecontentious run-up to the presidential election, I challenge our politicians to do the same. Now that could bring a tear to the eye. Andrea Doray is a writer who welcomes your comments. Contact her at a.doray@ andreadoray.com. teacher contacted before conferences if there is suspicion something is not quite right? Take time around dinner for a moment to talk with children daily about two good things that happened, something new they learned, and something that was not good, not right, or worrisome at school. Stay alert for “friends” problems. Families may wish to encourage reading for relaxation before sleeping. It tends to calm the brain. Games and internet activity excite the brain and make it more difficult to sleep. Scientific studies suggest children need about 10 hours of sleep every night to avoid a sleep deficit by Friday. Esther Macalady is a former teacher who lives in Golden and participates in the Grandparents Teach Too writing group. For more learning tips, see grandparentsteachtoo.blogspot.com, the wnmufm.org/ podcasts and the website grandparentsteachtoo.org.
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The Rev. Brian Winter tolls the bell inside the historic chapel at Christ’s Episcopal Church every Wednesday at 1 p.m. The church is one of many in Colorado participating in a project that focuses on prayer and remembering victims of violence. Photo by Shanna Fortier
For whom the bells toll Bells in Episcopal churches ring weekly to remember victims of gun violence and promote peace By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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t 1 p.m. every Wednesday, the bell in the historic chapel at Christ’s Episcopal Church in downtown Castle Rock rings 49 times — one toll in remembrance of each person killed in the Orlando, Florida, shootings on June 12. As the bells toll, pastors and community members in attendance pray not only for those killed in Orlando, but also people killed, injured and bereaved in San Bernardino, California; Aurora; Newtown, Connecticut; Dallas and countless other communities across the nation that have experienced tragic and deadly shootings. “My hope for the bell tolling is that it would bring the community to prayer and also to discernment of how we can bring peace,” said the Rev. Brian Winter of Christ’s Episcopal. “How can we be that spark of joy and peace in people’s lives?” The Castle Rock church is only one of many embracing the Tolling of the Bells project. Episcopal churches across Colorado are participating with a goal to bring change to their neighbors, community and elected representatives in the U.S. Congress by bringing continues awareness to gun voilence. Rev. Susan Springer, of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Boulder, organized the project that continues through Nov. 2. The Episcopal Church in Colorado is made up of 103 worshipping communities with approximately 30,000 members. Since the early Middle Ages, churches have rung bells to call people to prayer and a community to attention, both facets represented in the Tolling of the Bells project.
“After each mass shooting we, like many other Americans, are outraged and deeply saddened,” the project page on episcopalcolorado.org reads. “We pray. In time, the shock of the incident diminishes. The demands of our own lives intervene and draw our attention elsewhere — until the next tragic incident occurs. We find ourselves praying that each incident will be the last, and yet they continue.” For Winter, prayer is the beginning. “It has to start with prayer and hopefully prayer can change the world,” he said. “But it also changes us. It makes us more aware of who we are and what our part in all of this is.” At the same time the bells toll in Castle Rock, they are tolling at St. Philip in the Field Church in Sedalia. “There’s a solidarity in a sense of bonding,” the Rev. Janet Fullmer said of the bells ringing at the same time throughout the state. “It underscores that we’re not alone in caring and remembering and thinking and praying and trying to be agents of change.” Some churches, such as St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Littleton, don’t have bells to toll. So the congregations is raising awareness with a plywood sign in the shape of a bell, which is displayed in front of the church on Dry Creek Road. “I think everybody is heartbroken by the different violence around us, so we wanted to be part of speaking up for more descent community values,” said Rev. Michael Carney of St. Timothy’s. “We hope to remind the com-
munity that there are so many decent, caring people everywhere and that we all stand together against this terrible violence.” In Castle Rock, Winter hopes the bell from his church will be heard blocks away on Wilcox Street. And he hopes that, when townspeople hear it, they will think about how they can be God’s instruments of peace in the world today.
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Seniors and youths come ‘Together’ in show
The cast of the musical “Together” ranges in age from 9 to 88. An integral part of the play is about how different generations can help each other. Courtesy photo
Special musical performance raises funds and awareness Staff report The premise of the musical “Together” is that by uniting youths who feel isolated or unappreciated with seniors, who often feel the same, great things can happen. The musical — playing the Lakewood Cultural Center Aug. 19-28 — features a cast with an age range of 9 to 88 to explore that concept. But the idea isn’t just for the stage. The play doubles as a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization, Bessie’s Hope, which actually does bring together disenfranchised youth with nursing home seniors. “There’s that generational power of this, with these kids realizing these old folks are cool,” said Linda Holloway, cofounder of Bessie’s Hope. Holloway, along with co-founders Sharron Brandrup and Marge Utne, founded the organization after seeing the conditions that the elderly, such as Holloway’s grandmother Bessie, had to endure in nursing homes. Now in its 22nd year, the organization helps find volunteers, trains them in how to have meaningful interactions with elders at all levels of cognitive functioning, and connects them with senior care facilities across the Denver metro area. The original musical “Together” was written by the Bessie’s Hope founders in 1994. It was last staged in 2001. The organization puts on a performance of it every few years to help raise money and awareness for its mission, said Holloway. This year’s show features a cast of 25 and a four-person crew. “The 88-year-old happens to be my mother,” Holloway said, adding that grandmother Bessie made sure music, including piano lessons, was part of her family. The cast also includes performers of
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ning performances; Friday, Aug. 26, evening; Sunday, Aug. 21 and 28, matinee.
WHAT: “Together” is a musical about the relationships between nursing home elders and youths. It is sponsored by the Robert and Judi Newman Family Foundation.
American Sign Language interpreters will sign the opening night and closing matinee.
WHERE: Lakewood Cultural Center Theater, 470 S Allison Pkwy. WHEN: Friday, Aug., 19, opening night celebration and performance, with food, wine and silent auction for $100. Saturday, Aug. 20 and 27, matinee and eve-
all skill levels, from an 82-year-old former Broadway performer to first-timers. A musical was an apt medium for spreading the organization’s message, since music therapy has been shown to be effective with brightening the moods of dementia patients, Holloway said,
TICKETS: Regular-performance tickets: $22 adults; $12 children under 13; $19 seniors and teens; $18 for groups of 10 or more. INFO: To buy tickets, call 303-987-7845. For additional information about Bessie’s Hope or sponsorship opportunities, call 303-8309037, email info@bessieshope.org, or go to www.bessieshope.org.
which is something she saw firsthand with her grandmother. “She’d take my little keyboard and plink out her favorite songs,” Holloway said. “I’d play them back to her and play a wrong note on purpose and she’d immediately notice.”
Meet actor Molly Frickes Golden resident Molly Frickes has been in numerous local productions including “Annie Jr.,” “Wizard of Oz,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Frozen Summer” and “Suessical Jr.” She has attended the Broadway Theater Intensive course in New York and has studied at the Actors Academy for the Performing Arts in Boulder.
Three can’t-miss productions to check out Among many wonderful options for area theatergoers are these three productions: ‘Evita’ - PHAMALY Theatre Company Once again, this talented troupe presents its own special version of the classic musical “Evita.” Every member of the cast has a disability of some kind. Many are obvious; others are not. But each presents challenges for the actors, directors and choreographers. For instance, Jenna Bainbridge (Eva Peron) has a pronounced limp, the result of a spinal cord injury. Despite this, she is brilliant in her portrayal of Evita. Her voice is spectacular. Leonard E. Barrett, Jr. (M.S.) shines as Peron, and Daniel Traylor (hearing loss/hip malformation) is marvelous as the rebel Che. The entire cast embodies a “Yes, I can” attitude. The story chronicles the rise of
Eva from slums to palace. She is beAROUND loved by the masses. I finally understood TOWN the essence of the musical because of the precise diction of the cast members and the direction of Bryce Alexander. “Evita” plays through Aug. 7 at the Univeristy of Denver’s Newman Center (a one-time change of location), at 2344 E. Iliff. For tickets, call the box office at 303871-7720.
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‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Miners Alley The quirky and very dark comedy, “Little Shop of Horrors,” plays through Aug. 21 at Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden. Seymour discovers he’s created a blood-thirsty mutant plant that he needs to keep happy by feeding it human blood.
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The all-star cast features some of my favorite actors, including Carter Edward Smith (Seymour, the shop assistant), Jacquie Jo Billings (Audrey, the object of Seymour’s affection), Tim Fishbaugh (Mr. Mushnick, the shop owner), Jake Mendes (Orin, Audrey’s boyfriend), and Rory Pierce (Audrey II, the killer plant). Jamie Billings directs. For tickets, call 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com. ‘The Last Romance’ at the Barth Hotel This is environmental theater at its finest. “The Last Romance” is the only annual fundraiser for Senior Housing Options, a residential home for area seniors and disabled people. “The Last Romance,” features Jim Hunt (Ralph) and Billie McBride (Carol), each of whom has won the Colorado Theatre Guild’s Lifetime Achievement
Award. Ralph, who lives with his younger and over-protective sister, Rose (Anne Oberbroeckling), has a chance meeting with Carol at a park. Ralph once dreamed of becoming an opera star, but decided on a more ordinary job to support his family. Rounding out the cast are Jeffrey Parker and Benjamin Wood. The bittersweet story, directed by Christy Montour-Larson, melts the heart. The Barth Hotel is at 1514 17th St. in downtown Denver. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www. seniorhousingoptions.org or call 303-5954464x14. You can’t go wrong by going to any or all of the aforementioned productions. These are all quality casts, musicians, directors and crews. Break a leg, good people. Columnist Harriet Hunter Ford may be reached at hhunterford@gmail.com.
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Nicaraguan boys ‘bless’ donations of baseball gear Players used sticks for bats, rolled-up socks wrapped with adhesive tape for balls
By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Hamberto Gardian, a San Isidro, Nicaragua 16-year-old, grinned as he tried on the full set of baseball catcher’s gear that once belonged to a Highlands Ranch baseball player his age. “This equipment is special for me and for others who catch for our school team. It is the first time I have used a batter’s helmet like this and it feels good,” Gardion said through an interpreter. “I thank the catcher who shared his equipment with me and I thank those who brought it here to our school. God bless them all.” The catcher’s gear was part of the baseball equipment that members of the Casa Unida Foundation delivered to Eben-Ezer School in San Isidro on July 25. It was the first of three schools visited during the week-long trip. The Lakewood-based all-volunteer organization began the equipment program when the foundation learned Nicaraguan schools receive no money for sports or physical education equipment. The three schools visited in July make a total of seven Nicaraguan schools
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Along with maintenance shops, flight schools and corporate hangars, other businesses at the airport include car rentals, a hotel and restaurants. The airport also boasts a U.S. Customs Office available 24 hours a day. Pilatus is expected to be operational at the airport by summer 2018, Johnson said. Also coming soon are a 7-Eleven
Members of the baseball team at Eben-Ezer HIgh School in San Isdiro, Nicaragua check out the equipment donated to their school. The equipment included a complete set of catcher gear donated by Highland Ranch resident Sean Healey and delivered to the school by members of the Lakewood-based Casa Unida Foundation. Photo by Tom Munds that have received equipment from the foundation. The foundation team came to northern Nicaragua the last week in July to deliver equipment to three schools, to gather information on how much baseball equipment the average school had and to check out the playing fields as part
of a project the organization hopes will generate the support to deliver equipment to many more schools. The foundation team delivered the catcher’s gear along with a duffel bag of three bats, two dozen baseballs, 12 righthanded gloves, two left-handed gloves and a catcher’s mitt to San Isidro.
convenience store and an Arby’s restaurant. Leases for both are already in place, Johnson said. The 7-Eleven is expected to open by November and Arby’s sometime next year. Both will be on airport property, but can be used by anyone. They will be “great for the airport and the community,” Johnson said.
said, so having additional ideas is always positive. County Commissioner Casey Tighe noted the county often uses advisory boards to help commissioners with decision-making. For instance, Jeffco Open Space Parks and Trails, which provides residents with a variety of outdoor recreational activities, has an advisory board that brings in views from all stakeholders. And it’s important to have that diversity of opinion with the airport, Tighe said. “We want to hear all those voices.” As proposed, the board would consist of an airport user; a representative from
A new advisory board Also in the works is the creation of a five-member airport advisory board to help determine the airport’s direction and its role in the community. “We live in a complex world,” Johnson
The coach at the San Isidro school thanked the team for the equipment, because so many school players didn’t have gloves and the school had no bats or balls. “The catcher’s gear is very special,” he said with a smile. “Our catcher will probably be the best protected catcher we will see all season.” The catcher’s gear originally belonged to Sean Healey, who played baseball at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch. He graduated in 2014. The baseball equipment project took on added importance when local officials told the foundation that baseball has replaced soccer as the number one sport in Nicaragua. The lack of adequate equipment is compounded because schools have no money for equipment and few families can afford to buy equipment for their sons, they said. In the Somoto area, the average daily wage is about $5 and a cheap baseball costs $6. Gloves like the foundation delivered to the schools would cost a family $80 to $100. At all three schools that the foundation visited and donated to in July, coaches told foundation members that their leagues provide some equipment for players. The borrowed equipment makes playing the game better, but there
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Broomfield, Westminster or Superior; a citizen at-large; an adjacent business owner; and a neighboring resident. From Aug. 15 to Aug. 26, an online survey concerning the advisory board will be conducted and meetings of the airport’s already existing focus groups will take place to discuss the subject. Information from those meetings and the survey will be presented to the county commissioners on Sept. 13. The commissioners’ comments and suggestions will then be added to the recommendation, and following that, the implementation of the advisory board is expected to begin.
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FREE parking! All parking for the event is complimentary and available on a first-come, first served basis. Parking at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds is limited and therefore, we encourage you to plan accordingly. A designated area is available for bicycle, motorcycle and scooter parking in our general parking lot area near the event's main entrance off of Frontage Road. Overflow parking is located at the Lakewood campus of Red Rocks Community College. The shuttle departs from the overflow parking lot area of Red Rocks Community College and will drop guests off at the main entrance of the event near Parking Lot A. Shuttles will depart approximately every 20 - 30 minutes.
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Juried artists bring A-game to Golden Golden Fine Arts Festival takes place Aug. 20 and 21
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com There will be so much to experience on the three blocks that make up the Golden Fine Arts Festival that it will be like a living slide show of amazing art. That’s what jewelry designer Rocky Stiers thinks. “Everyone brings their A-game,” he said. “It’s definitely a world-class show.” Stiers, of Nederland, in his 12th year of participating in the festival, always looks forward to being with the best of his peers. Each artist, he said, brings his or her most interesting and innovative work — all original. The Golden Fine Arts Festival takes place Aug. 20 and 21 in historic downtown Golden. The two-day festival will feature more than 130 artists who are juried in nine media categories, including 2D art, photography, sculpture, glass, fiber art, mixed media, jewelry, painting and ceramics. “Having such a variety, in itself, is exciting,” said Barb Ludwig, one of the festival’s committee members, with 17 years of experience. But other factors that makes the festival attractive are the free admission and different price points for artwork. “Most people will be able to find some-
thing ... they can afford,” Ludwig said. And the festival’s other attractions also are not to be missed, said Leslie Klane, the Golden Chamber of Commerce’s president. Both days will have a live music stage, a corporate trade show area and free art activities for children, plus food vendors, complementary water and two locations to purchase wine and locally brewed beer. Jesse Crock, a painter from Golden, looks forward to the festival every year because it gives him an opportunity to display his newest work. But he also likes it because he gets to connect with a large variety of people. One way he does this is by doing live painting at the festival. It “allows people to see how I create,” Crock said, and provides an opportunity to talk to them “about the artistic path.” People really enjoy engaging with the artists, Ludwig said. “It makes a purchased piece of art more valuable and personal,” she said, “because you’ve had a chance to talk to the creator.” The festival probably attracts at least 35,000 people into Golden during the two days, Klane said. Because it’s nestled in the heart of the Golden community, art lovers and buyers, and festival-goers in general, tend to enjoy the whole experience, she said. “The beauty of the Golden Fine Arts Festival is not only the quality of art featured,” Klane said, “but (also) the beautiful city which hosts it.”
Jesse Crock, 33, a Golden native, paints at the 2015 Fine Arts Festival. Photo by Christy Steadman
IF YOU GO What: 26th annual Golden Fine Arts Festival When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 and 21
Where: 11th Street between Maple and Arapahoe streets in downtown Golden
Cost: Free More info: www.goldenchamber.org/ golden-fine-arts-festival
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New to the Golden Fine Arts Festival this year is a reception that takes place from 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 19 at The Briarwood Inn, 1630 8th St., in Golden. Tickets cost $22 per person and include appetizers, sweet treats and complementary wine and beer. A quartet of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will perform and attendees will have the opportunity to meet-and-greet with featured artists of the Golden Fine Arts Festival.
All ages are welcome and the event is open to the public. A limited number of tickets are available and must be purchased by Aug. 17. Tickets are available online at www.goldenchamber.org. The reception is presented in partnership with The Briarwood Inn and the Golden Chamber of Commerce.
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Federal government to sell 59 acres of Lakewood center Sale slated for summer 2017 Staff report The federal government is selling off a 59-acre parcel of the Denver Federal enter. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the start of the sale process last week. The property in question is the northwest corner of federal center, at West 6th Avenue between Union Boulevard and Kipling Street in Lakewood. Sally Mayberry, a regional public affairs
officer for the GSA said the same is part of a larger effort to sell off unused land to benefit local municipalities. “In 2007, GSA sold 15 acres to the City of Lakewood for the subsequent sale of the land to the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for construction of the light rail and bus intermodal facility, and 50 acres to the City of Lakewood for the subsequent sale of the land and construction of St. Anthony Hospital in deal valued at $25 million,” said Sue Damour, GSA regional administrator, in a statement. The government had originally planned to exchange the land with Lakewood to provide a new laboratory/
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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.
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@
The sales process is expected to take a year, and is contingent on several steps: -Federal screening (currently taking place) -GSA highest and best use determination, US Department of Housing and Urban Development Homeless screening -State environmental review (late spring/early summer 2017) -Public sale (slated for early summer 2017) -Award is targeted for summer 2017 For frequently asked land disposal questions, visit http://disposal.gsa.gov/ FAQ. The land auction information is at www.gsaauctions.gov.
AREA CLUBS Ongoing Activities, Ongoing /Business Groups 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.
office facility for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and establish a Federal Center Station Neighborhood. Facing some community concerns, city council decided against the deal in a vote on Oct. 6. In last week’s statement, the GSA said it no longer considers the exchange program to be financially viable, and is concurrently working with USGS and FDA to explore other options. The parcel is zoned Mixed-Use Core Transit, and is immediately north of W Line Federal Center Station and St. Anthony Hospital.
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. Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community.
Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets 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 303-947-1565. 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.
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‘Decorate the grave of someone’ different from you Highlands Ranch man responds to Trump’s rhetoric against Muslim-American family whose son died as a U.S. soldier By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Mike Sexton created a Facebook group called “Honor the Fallen” early last week. On it he invited people to Fort Logan National Cemetery on Aug. 7 to decorate the graves of Muslim-Americans who served in the military. He only expected that he and his wife would show up. But by 10 a.m., about 20 people had congregated at the entrance of the Denver cemetery, carrying bundles of red and pink roses and holding American flags. “I’m flabbergasted,” said Sexton, a Highlands Ranch resident. “People just came together as Americans — complete strangers from all different walks of life.” Sexton’s idea for the Aug. 7 gathering took root when Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump criticized the parents of Capt. Humayun Khan, a Muslim-American soldier killed in 2004 during the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Khan’s father, Khizr, who immigrated with his wife, Ghazala, from the United Arab Emirates in 1980, delivered a speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention that talked about the U.S. Constitution and Trump’s views of Muslims and other minorities. The Khans’ three sons were raised in Maryland. “We were blessed to raise our three sons in a naAhmad Ghais holds a photo of his brother, Taher, who was killed in the Vietnam War at age 24. “I was utterly surprised,” tion where they were free to be themselves and follow their dreams,” Khizr Khan said. “Our son, Humayun, he said of the event at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Aug. 7. “I certainly wanted to take part.” Photos by Alex DeWind had dreams of being a military lawyer. But he put those dreams aside the day he sacrificed his life to save his fellow soldiers.” Muslim-American soldier who died in the Vietnam War Khizr Khan also directed parts of his speech at Trump. in 1968. “You have sacrificed nothing and no one,” he said. He was 24 years old at the time. Trump responded with public criticism against the Ghais, 78, said he was surprised when he saw Sexton’s Khan family, which prompted Sexton to take action. event on the news and he “certainly wanted to take part.” Sexton, a computer programmer, doesn’t have a He’s personally offended, he said, by recent rhetoric military background, but his brother is an active duty against Muslim-Americans. colonel in the Army and his father served in the Navy. “This is not the country we signed up for,” he said He’s not Muslim, but through work with tears in his eyes. “Have we he’s had many Muslim colleagues forgotten the value?” and friends, he said. Jill and Samuel Jenkins, an m He organized “Honor the African-American couple from Fallen” to show support for the southeast Aurora, wore patriotic TKhan family, members of the milishirts and carried colorful flowers. tary and Muslim-American service Samuel’s parents and Jill’s faMike Sexton’s ”Honor the Fallen” Facebook men and women, he wrote on his ther are buried at Fort Logan. page: Facebook page. The bottom line, Jill said, is that http://bit.ly/2bcP0us But he also encouraged guests everyone in the cemetery is a hero to honor a grave of someone dif— no matter what race, color or ferent than them, whether it be religion. race, ethnicity or religion. “We have to remember these people fought for our “If you are a Christian, place the flag on the grave of a freedom and they should never be forgotten,” she said. Sexton plans to organize an “Honor the Fallen” day Jewish vet,” he wrote, “If you are white, find the grave of an African-American or Latino vet and place a flag there. at Fort Logan National Cemetery once every couple of weeks. He will post updates on his Facebook page. The important part is that we honor our fellow AmeriHis message to fellow Americans: cans when we can.” “Find a military cemetery — it doesn’t have to be Sexton’s event hit close to home for Ahmad Ghais. The Suzette Cowles, of Arvada, sets a blue stone on a tombFort Logan — and decorate the grave of someone with a Arvada resident held a framed photograph close to his different background than you,” he said. “It’s something chest at Fort Logan Cemetery on Sunday morning. stone that has a Christian symbol of a cup with an X in the simple — anyone can do it.” The photo was of his younger brother, Taher, a middle. “I’m not sure what this is,” she said of the symbol,
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funding will be given to us. … We have to do what we can to try and close the gap in funding.” The school board voted Aug. 2 to place the two proposals — a $535 million bond issue and a $33 million mill levy — on the Nov. 8 ballot. The school district serves 86,000 students. The bond would fund both phases in the district’s Facilities Master Plan, including replacement of four school facilities and construction of three new elementary schools; renovation and construction of additions at 45 schools and facilities; and repair and update 110 schools, including technology, lab spaces and furnishings. The increase in the mill levy would increase per-pupil funding for STEM, art, music and career/tech programs; improve safety and security, including hiring additional school counselors; cover any funding gaps; and provide additional monies for compensation to attract and retain good teachers. “The need has been very well documented for us in the few months we’ve sat on this board,” board president Ron Mitchell said. “The timing in financing bonds is very good and this is an opportunity we should not miss.” If approved, the bond and mill levy proposals would cost a homeowner $49.51 a year for each $100,000 of home value and non-residential property owners $180.38 a year for each $100,000
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The need has been very well documented for us in the few months we’ve sat on this board.”
of property value. That means the owner of a $300,000 home — a little more than the average residential assessment in Jefferson County — would pay $148.53 a year. A business owner would pay $541.14 a year for property assessed at $300,000. Former Board of Education member Ken Witt, who was defeated in a recall election last year, was critical of the bond package. “If your financial advisor suggested you borrow $568 dollars with a $1000 dollar payback over time, you would probably fire them. Yet, this Jeffco board is pursuing a $568 million bond and mill levy package with a $1 billion payback,” he said. “This 2016 bond and mill will sell out Jeffco students’ futures and break the backs of Jeffco taxpayers.” The few residents who spoke during the July 28 and Aug. 2 board meetings said they would support those tax increases. “I believe that this board would stand with me for making this pledge and commitment to work with the best of our ability to ensure the opportunities will be better for my granddaughter than they were for my son,” said Bill
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Bottoms, a parent of a Jeffco graduate and member of the citizen group, Citizens Who Support Jeffco Schools, which was founded to promote the bond and mill levy override. Jennifer Granberry, a parent at Kendrick Lakes Elementary School in Lakewood, said now is the time to push for the funding, as her school, along with the district’s other 153 schools, is rapidly aging. “It has become clear that we can no longer wait to put off the deferred maintenance..., especially given the lead issue,” she said. “We need this money and we need this bond and mill levy money now.” Annually, district officials said Jeffco has been receiving $77 million less in state funding because of the negative factor, which reflects the amount of money a district does not receive because of a reduction in statewide K-12 education funding. In all, the district has received $485 million less in state funding since the 2009-2010 school year because of the negative factor. “The deficits, the impact on our kids cannot continue…,” board member Susan Harmon said. “When we are looking at this, we are broadly looking at this and we appreciate the significance and the impact. But the impact on our kids far outweighs the tax increase.” The last time Jefferson County voters were asked to raise taxes for education was in 2013, when 65 percent of voters turned down Proposition 66, a sales tax increase to fund statewide education. Jill Fellman, who served on the school board from 2011-2015, said she supports the current board’s decision.
“I share the belief that it is critical we ensure Jeffco students excel in an engaging, safe learning environment that prepares them for college or career,” she said. “We also want to attract and keep top teachers and make sure they have the resources they need to address the diverse needs of all learners.” But not everyone in the district is pleased. Jeffco resident Cindy Kruse wrote a critical email to the board after its decision, saying: “You need to see just where you can cut corners on your wasteful spending and all those rundown schools should have been kept up from the start.” If approved, the bond tax will be in place for the next 20 years, and the mill tax will be permanent. “PreK-12 funding in Colorado faces a lot of challenges,” said John Ford, president of the district’s teachers’ union in an email. “… The negative factor, passed during the Great Recession, is still in effect and continues to grow. Once we have a finalized proposal for a bond and mill levy override, it will go through our process where our members, the educators who are in the schools every day, will determine if JCEA will support the effort this fall.” The district plans to provide information to students, staff and Jeffco taxpayers on what the additional cost might looks like for individual households. Harmon emphasized it’s time to lessen the deficit’s impact on Jeffco students. “Our programs deserve this,” she said. “Our kids deserve this.”
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THEATER/SHOWS
‘Shoemaker and the Elves’ Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Shoemaker and the Elves” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 20 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Appropriate for ages 12 and under. Contact 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com. ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horrors” through Sunday, Aug 21, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Comedy, horror, rock musical about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. For tickets and information, call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com
MUSIC Prince Charming’s Dilemma Fairy Godmothers gone bad. Witches turned good. Five princes not necessarily looking for love, and princesses fighting off dragons. Enjoy of this seriously mixed-up fairy tale comedy, with a dash of true love thrown in for zest, and see if situations turn out for better or for worse. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13 and Aug. 19-20 at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Tickets available at the door. Call 303-4566772 for information. Go to www.coloradoacts.org to register for fall classes. Safety Awareness Fair The Jefferson County District Attorney plans its Community Safety Awareness Day safety fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Free safety services includes document shredding (limit 5 boxes), prescription round-up, Medevac Helicopter, free bike helmets for kids and bike rodeo, free 911 cell phones for seniors, 70 booths, activities for kids, demonstrations and giveaways. Parking lot shuttle. Contact Cary Johnson at 303-271-6970 or csjohnso@ jeffco.us Community Garden Open House Arvada Community Garden will have an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at 9195 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. In its 49th year, the community garden includes more than 100 plots that are operated and maintained by club members for residents who do not have space of their own for a garden. Gardeners will bring dishes made from items grown in their gardens. Go to www.arvadagardeners.org Concert Boo Ray performs at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Little Bear Saloon, 28075 Colorado Highway 74, Evergreen. Go to www. booraymusic.com. Boo Ray is a southern troubadour who has forged and honed his sound in South Georgia honky-tons, Gulf Coast jukes, Nashville nightclubs and Los Angeles songwriter joints. Set in Nashville, Boo Ray is set to release his fifth album, Sea of Lights. Winston Churchill As one of the key architects of the Allied victory in World War II, Winston Churchill is widely regarded as one of the most important political leaders of the 20th century. Join Active Minds from 2:303:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, as we examine Churchill’s life before becoming prime minister of England, his years in the job, and his lasting impact on his country and the world. Program takes place at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. Call 303-742-4800 to RSVP.
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Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra again performs a free concert in Golden’s Parfet Park at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. The concert wraps up the Golden Fine Arts Festival, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21. The orchestra welcomes guest artists, the Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra, internationally known for performing big band music with a 21st century twist. Contact www.jeffsymphony.org or call 303-278-4237.
ART/FILM
Community College Exhibits Red Rocks Community College presents “Last in the Woods” by RRCC faculty member Alexis Clements and “When Trellises Break” by Terri Bell through Thursday, Aug. 25, in the Susan K. Arndt Gallery on the college’s Lakewood campus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Last in the Woods” focuses on illustrating personal narratives through semi-constructed photographic imagery staged in a wooded landscape. Much of this work involves the installation of objects and at times incorporates use of self-portraiture. “When Trellises Break” involves a photographic and mixed media series and narrative. The artist explores the vulnerability many of us experience during springtime. Arts and Crafts Exhibitors Exhibitors are needed for the fifth annual Stober Elementary School arts and crafts fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. More than 45 booths are available; booth sizes are 8 by 8. Applications are due by Sept. 26. Contact Anne Drobny at annedrobny@gmail. com. 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
Woofstock, Burgers & Dogs BBQ Mount Vernon Country Club presents Woofstock, Burgers & `Dogs’ BBQ from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Mount Vernon Country Club, 24933 Club House Circle, Golden. All proceeds will benefit the Evergreen Animal Protective League, and dogs and cats will be on site looking for new homes. Admission is free; interactive art activities, food and dog wash available at varied costs. Music by 60s cover band The Modnicks.
Blues and BBQ The 19th annual Blues & BBQ for Better Housing Block Party moves to Edgewater, which means more room to enjoy the bands, booths and beer from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Citizen’s Park, at 24th and Benson Street in Edgewater, just three blocks west of Sloan Lake Park. Proceeds go to Denver’s Habitat for Humanity. Go to www.bluesnbbq. com. Immigration Controversy The debate over national policies and practices regarding illegal immigration will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Border Wars: Is There a Compassionate Response to Illegal Immigration?” features filmed interviews with a border patrol agent, Mexican nationals, and former U.S. Representative Tom Tancredo, an outspoken critic of immigration policy. During the program, participants will examine various sides of the issue and be given an opportunity to share their own perspectives. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. 50-Plus Volunteer Fair Add a sense of purpose and zest to your senior years, and meet some wonderful people along the way. There are some great causes out there for children, adults, seniors, animals, history, environment, etc. Learn more at a volunteer fair from 8:15-11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Volunteering is associated with less depression, increased well-being, and longer life. Visit a variety of agencies that have opportunities for you to make a difference. A free Finding a Good Volunteer Fit talk is presented by Metro Volunteers at 10 am. Register for the fair and talk at 303-425-9583. Volunteer agencies, call 303-467-7197 for vendor information and fees. Community Bible Study Women, children and teens are invited to register for Denver Northwest Community Bible Study from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road, Arvada. Fall classes meet from 9:3011:30 a.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 7 and running for 30 weeks. Go to denvernorthwest.cbsclass.org or contact Robin Alexander at 720-9355024. Open All Breed Horse Show The Colorado Stock Horse Association’s open all-breed shows take place Sunday, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18, at the Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada. Shows are in the large outdoor arena, with a second arena available for warm-ups. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with classes at 8:30 a.m. For information and entry forms, call or text 720-9352026, call 303-424-4977, go to www.ColoradoStockHorse.com, or email ColoradoStockHorse@ yahoo.com.
HEALTH
Relay For Life The American Cancer Society Relay For Life gives communities the chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Each year, more than 4 million people participate in this global phenomenon and raise money and awareness to save lives from cancer. Following is a partial schedule of Relay For Life events: Friday, Aug. 12, Relay for Life, mountain area (Evergreen/ Conifer); Saturday, Sept. 10, Relay for Life, Northglenn/Webster Lake, Webster Lake. Nutritional Coaching Megan Grover, master of medical science and nutritional health coach at the Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, offers free one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions for the public. Call the store at 303-423-0990 for an appointment.
EDUCATION
Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More info at www.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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Classic play can be doubly difficult Turning one swing of a bat into two outs is a challenge for fielders — but a true gem when accomplished
Traditional double plays in high school softball are rare, but Valor Christian second baseman Abby Zuschlag, left, and shortstop Lauren Foster completed one during the fifth inning of a 1-1 game to stall a Wheat Ridge rally in last season’s Class 4A state championship contest. Valor went on to win, 2-1, to capture its second consecutive state title. Courtesy photo
By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Double plays can deflate offensive momentum, but they are rare in high school softball. Most are of the line-drive variety. Turning a classic double play — shortstop to second base to first base — doesn’t happen often. It takes precise timing, good footwork and a hard-hit grounder. The distance between bases is 30 feet shorter than in baseball, adding to the difficulty of turning two. “The double play in softball is a tough turn with just 60 foot bases and so many girls having great foot speed out of the batter’s box,” Douglas County High School coach Brian Stebbins said. “So many things have to go right that it isn’t a play we see very often.” Last season in Division I college softball, UCLA was the top team in turning double plays, with 45 in 59 games for an average of 0.79 per game. No statistics were kept for high school softball, but the averages would likely also be much less than one a game. “The traditional double play at the high school level is not seen very often,” Legend coach Kristen Shirk said. “Timing is definitely a key in turning two, along with proper footwork on the bag and knowing when as a fielder it’s best if you pop your feet to throw or backhand your throw.” Valor Christian coach Dave Atencio can’t help but celebrate whenever he sees a ground ball turn into a double play by his team. “It is one of the toughest plays to execute in the game of softball because
THE PATH AHEAD Softball teams can officially start practicing double plays and other skills Aug. 15 and can start playing games Aug. 19. Class 3A, 4A and 5A regional tournaments will be held Oct. 14, with the state tournament for all three classes scheduled for Oct. 21 and 22 at Aurora Sports Park. of the speed of the players today getting up the line,” he said. “Usually, you can get the lead runner at second but getting that second runner or the runner at first
is by far the toughest play. Your traditional double plays are few and far between.” Valor Christian turned an important double play in the fifth inning to help the Eagles defeat Wheat Ridge, 2-1, in the 2015 Class 4A state championship game. With the score tied 1-1 in the fifth inning, Valor stalled the Farmers’ rally when shortstop Lauren Foster backhanded a hard grounder, delivering an accurate feed to second baseman Abby Zuschlag, who quickly relayed the ball to first to complete the double play. “Yes I remember the play,” Foster said. “In the beginning of the game, I had the same ball hit to me and I booted the ball. I got the same play again and I made sure I got down on the ball and made a
good flip to Abby. And Abby made an awesome throw to first. That was a huge play. It was momentum changing.” Foster, who has committed to play at the University of Wisconsin, and Zuschlag are seniors who will anchor the Eagles’ infield again this season. “It’s good to have a good relationship with your second baseman, to have that feel with the other person, because if you don’t have that you are going to be discombobulated when you are trying to make that smooth double play,” Foster said. “In softball, it’s completely different that baseball. You have to be quicker, so if you are not smooth and fluid when Turn two continues on Page 24
A time and a place for team strategy Schools must rely on the pack — not just a lone wolf — to find success
THE ROAD AHEAD Official cross country practices begin Aug. 15. Regionals are set for Oct. 20-22, with the all-class state cross country meet scheduled for Oct. 29 at the Norris Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs.
By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Cross country highlights individuals, but it also is a team activity. And while not always apparent to the casual observer, there are team strategies that many coaches support and encourage. “You are only as strong as your fifth runner,” Mountain Vista coach Jonathan Dalby said. “If you take the top four spots in a meet but your fifth, sixth or seventh runner is last, you are not going to win the team title. We push the team aspect of it more than the individual aspect.” Mountain Vista is the four-time boys Class 5A state champion. Last season, the top five scoring Golden Eagles finished fifth, sixth, eighth, 11th and 22nd. Cherry Creek’s girls were the 2015 Class 5A state runners-up, and the Bruins are one of many teams that strategically study a course and have a game plan. “We try to focus mostly on the team aspects of cross country,” Cherry Creek coach Ethan Dusto said. “We train as a team and race as a team... we have team dinners and meetings to foster a bond between our athletes.” Horizon coach TJ Ricciardi embraces the team aspect of the sport. “It’s all about the grouping of runners,”
Rock Canyon coach Dan Davies talks to potential Jaguars cross country runners before a preseason workout. While cross country is often looked at as primarily an individual sport, the team element is important, area coaches say. Photo by Jim Benton Ricciardi said. “Many of the most successful teams will have a real small one through five split, meaning that the difference between their first runner’s time and their final scoring runner’s time is a smaller margin, especially if you do not have a standout first runner. “Additionally, you want your sixth and seventh runners to try to displace other teams’ five scoring runners.”
Building team unity is a goal for many coaches in a sport dominated by individual brilliance. “We build camaraderie with the whole team via weekly relationship building, like team dinners, ultimate Frisbee and other social events,” Ponderosa coach Katherine Dorman said. During races, teams attempt to run in packs.
“We can have a pack mentality where the kids try to work together as much as they can,” Dalby said. “Sometimes we’ll ask them to stick together and find a spot in the race to make a move together and try to break away,” “One thing we like to stress is to make sure our last mile of the race is faster than everybody. We want to make sure we’re moving faster than everybody else.” But how long should an elite runner stay with a pack of teammates and possibly jeopardize his or her chance of winning the race? “It kind of depends on how much of a standout they are,” Dusto said. “If they are close enough to the rest of my pack, I’ll usually try to get them to go out a little slow and build, trying to bring the rest along for as long as possible. If they are substantially better than the pack or don’t race well without a fast start, then sometimes they just need to go. In this case, it becomes a much more individual or competition-based race instead of a team-based race.”
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In short, putting is at a premium Long drives bring bragging rights, but a consistent stroke on the greens often wins tournaments By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Lakewood senior Griffin Barela says putting is important and missing short putts can destroy confidence which results in higher scores. Photo by Jim Benton
A massive drive is an excellent way to start, but those 3- to 6-foot putts often make the biggest difference in a golfer’s score on a hole. Many high school golfers are long off the tee, but most of the players at the top of tournament leader boards are also consistent on the greens with their putters. “As great as it is to hit a 325-yard drive, you have to make those 5-foot putts if you are going to play well,” said Lakewood senior Griffin Barela, who tied for fifth in last season’s Class 5A state tournament. “Making those putts is more important really. If you hit the shots and you don’t make the putts, it can really demoralize you.” Arapahoe golf coach Harry Buckner has different putting drills for his golfers, including one with a 6-foot circle around the pin. “We get on different spots on the green and try to putt three balls into that circle, which puts you within 3-feet of the hole,” he
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making the double play you are not going to get both outs. “You have to be smart. You have to have the feel of the game. Abby does a really great job of that, having that feel.” Zuschlag said throwing accuracy and confidence are keys in completing a
said. “The secret to not three-putting is getting that first one within 3 feet. “In both of our practices during the week, we’ll spend 80 percent of our time from 100 yards in, chipping and putting. If you can get it up and down, that’s where you save your shots. All the shots count the same.” David Rooney, a senior golfer at Douglas County High School, agrees that three-putt greens can often be avoided with good lag putts. “With longer putts, it’s more of knowing the greens you are playing on,” he said. “Most of that just comes from an athletic feel for it. You can’t really calculate it. I don’t aim for the hole. I aim for an area around the middle of it. “Those shorter putts are tough. I have trouble with super long putts, getting it in that 5-foot range. Those short putts, I’ve been doing a good job of making a lot of those.” Confidence plays a key role in putting success. “If you’re not making the putts, especially the short ones, your confidence gets really down,” Barela said. “The rest of your game starts suffering because you put more pressure on yourself trying to hit it closer and closer because you are not confident you are going to make the putts like 4 to 6 feet. “For me, it’s those 5-footers that are harder because that’s the range that you expect to
classic double play. “The most difficult thing is the accuracy of the throw,” she said. “If the throw to the player covering second base is not right where it should be, it’s going to take longer to turn and throw to first base. “Confidence is key. We practice double plays so many times it’s beginning to feel more and more natural. The double play against Wheat Ridge was probably one of the most exciting plays for Lauren and I because of how hard we work in
THE COURSE AHEAD High school boys golf teams started formal practices Aug. 8 and tournament play began Aug. 11. One-day regional golf tournaments for all classes are scheduled for Sept. 19, with the state tournaments set for Sept. 26 and 27. The Class 5A state tournament will be held at Bookcliff Country Club in Grand Junction, the Class 4A meet will be at the River Valley Ranch in Carbondale, and the 3A state tourney will be played at Saddle Rock in Aurora. make them but you still have to hit a good putt with a good read. There are no gimmes, but you do expect to make them, and if you miss them you start to get a little frustrated with yourself.” And frustration builds along with the score. “You have to put it out of your head and know your stroke is still there,” Barela said. “You are going to miss putts but you can’t let that dictate the way you putt the rest of the round.”
practice and how hard we work together. It was natural and it didn’t seem like it was something extraordinary because of how much we practice.” Martin Stricklett, who resigned as Wheat Ridge coach last January to accept the softball job at Brighton, constantly has his team working on executing double plays. “A double play is one of the things that will kill your momentum, give the other team all your momentum and will wreck you real fast,” he said. “We work
hard every day on how to turn a double play correctly, how to feed the ball, whether it is from the pitcher or any infielder and how an infielder is receiving the ball. “Most double plays today are from the pitcher to the shortstop to first base. The hardest thing is the pitcher fielding the ball and feeding the shortstop without her being there yet. A lot of double plays come down to whether the shortstop or second baseman is going to get to the bag on the feed to turn the double play.”
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For runner, volleyball is a change of pace Sarah Yocum has been working hard to get into volleyball shape. That sounds facetious for a young lady who has been running all summer. Yocum, a senior at Faith Christian Academy in Arvada, recently Jim Benton finished fifth in the hurdles at OVERTIME 400-meter the National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, California. Her preliminary time of 1 minute, 9.3 seconds was a personal best. “I was very happy with my prelim times,” Yocum said. “The heat took a little out of me and I didn’t do as well as I would have like to in the finals. I’m so happy with the way it turned out. “Right now I’m coming to end of track season. I’m starting the transition work to volleyball. During the volleyball season,
I tend to bulk up and get into the heavy weight lifting. During track, I lean out.” Yocum won the Class 3A state championship in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles as a freshman. She repeated in the 300 hurdles as a sophomore and captured the state championship in both hurdle events at the 2015 state meet. She was also second in the 200- and 400-meter dashes last spring. “I play volleyball, but track is definitely my passion,” she said. “In volleyball I just want to enjoy it and have fun with my teammates. It is definitely a secondary sport. For track, I’d like to go out and win four state titles and hopefully glorify God doing that. Reunited in Florida Well-traveled quarterback Luke Del Rio and Florida football coach Jim McElwain finally have a chance to work together this fall. Del Rio — the son of former Denver Broncos defensive coordinator and current Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio — turned down an offer from then-Colorado State coach McElwain to attend CSU when
he graduated in 2013 from Valor Christian. McElwain reportedly said Del Rio didn’t want to play in the high altitude of Colorado. Instead, Del Rio decided to walk on at Alabama, but when that didn’t work out because of the Crimson Tide’s deep pool of quarterback talent, he went to Oregon State and played three games in 2014. He transferred to Florida, sat out the 2015 season due to transfer rules, and is now reunited with McElwain — who said goodbye to CSU after three seasons to take over the Florida program. Del Rio headed into August preseason practices at the Gainesville, Florida, school as one of the candidates to land the starting quarterback job this season. Love for softball wins out Valor Christian senior shortstop Lauren Foster is the daughter of Colorado Rockies pitching coach Steve Foster. “I never played baseball but I grew up around baseball,” said Lauren, who has committed to play softball at Wisconsin. “I would watch Little League baseball and I
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Hamberto Gardian, a student at Eben-Ezer High School in San Isdiro, Nicaragua, tries on the catcher gear as teammate Elieze Norvazz holds his catcher’s helmet. Photo by Tom Munds
still were no gloves, bats or balls at the schools for team practices. One coach told foundation members that the players used sticks for bats and rolledup socks covered with adhesive tape for balls. Reymundo Lopez, coach at Solomon Ibaria School in San Luan Rio Coco, told foundation members the game of baseball was important to the school because players learn sportsmanship and discipline, plus they learn the importance of maintaining good academic standings in the school and the importance of strong moral values.
wished my parents would sign me up. But I love how quick softball is. You can talk to the girls on the field — it’s not as spread out as baseball. “I love softball but I’ve also been around baseball, and the first thing I learned to throw was a baseball. I was throwing the baseball around in the back yard with my dad. I know some mechanics and a couple pitches. I can throw a couple pitches but nothing great.” Barela wins Junior Match Play title Griffin Barela, a senior at Lakewood High School, won the Colorado Junior Match Play championship Aug. 3 at Castle Pines North. Barela notched a 19-hole victory over Lakewood teammate Jack Castiglia in the semifinals and then beat Valor Christian graduate David Leede, 1-up, in the finals. 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.
Coach Marvin Cruiz Rios at Instituto National Palacaguino had similar comments. “This equipment is a blessing to the school and to the students,” he said through an interpreter. “We now work on skills in practice we will use in games. It also helps us spend time with the players, teaching them about important values like strong academic work, good sportsmanship and strong Christian values.” The foundation’s effort to supply baseball equipment to schools began more than a year ago when Englewood High School’s baseball team donated some used gloves to the effort to gather equipment for Nicaraguan schools. Healey enclosed a note with the catcher’s gear. The note said: “I hope you enjoy
your new catcher’s gear! It served me well over many years of catching and I hope it can do the same for you. Baseball is an amazing sport and has given me many lifelong memories over the years. Baseball has taught me how to believe in myself, think strategically and created many great friendships that I will have forever. I am extremely happy to be able to pass on my gear to you and I hope it treats you well!” Gardian read the note, then wrote a reply. The interpreted reply said: “Well, first we thank God for these blessings, for everything you have given to our school,” he said of Casa Unida Foundation. “I also want to thank the catcher who sent the equipment. Bless you for sharing your equipment with us.”
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Columbine Custom Contracting & Sprinkler Service
• Interior and Exterior • Carpentry Work • Fully Insured
• Sprinkler Start Ups $40 • Aerations $40 • Fertilization $30 • Power Rakes $60 & Up • Fence Repair & Painting • Power wash decks & houses • Clean Up / Tree service • Laminate/ Hardwood Floors • Licensed Plumber
720-298-3496
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• Siding Replacement and Everbrite Metal Coatings Available
303.451.1971
Commercial/Residential
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Remodeling
Rocky Mountain Contractors
Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc. • Bath • Kitch Remodels • Bsmt Finishes • Vinyl Windows • Patio Covers • Decks 30+ yrs. exp. George - (303)252-8874
Roofing/Gutters
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303.638.0350
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720-434-7822 or 303-296-0303
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Painting
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Master Electrician.
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Landscaping/Nurseries
Bob’s Home Repairs
720-203-7385
Garage Doors
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Residential /Commercial • Winterization • System Startup • Install, Repair
System Start-Ups $35.00 Winterizations Starting At $35.00
WELDING/REPAIR
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Call Carl @ 303-422-7344
Window Services
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Residential Specialist Over 30 years experience Quality Work
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Stump grinding specialist
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• Stairlifts • Accessible Bathrooms • Wheelchair Ramps and Lifts • Vehicle Lifts • Residential Elevators
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Ron Massa Owner
35 Years Experience
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303-301-4420
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(303) 423-8733
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Stump grinding specialist
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303-301-4420
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Tree & Shrub Trimming, Tree Removal Stump Grinding Free Estimates Licensed and Insured
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• Home Beautification • Residential Snow Removal • Home Repair & Interior Painting
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