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County Evening surveys in finances Jeffco budget assessments begin

By Glenn Wallace Preliminary meetings began in April between Jefferson County Budget Director Tina Caputo and the Jeffco Board of County Commissioners, where they have discussed general budget policy and the timeline for assembling next year’s budget.

Adoption of next year’s budget will take place in December. The fiscal year begins Jan. 1 The 2013 budget, which totaled $468 million, may just be entering the second quarter, but Caputo said she already had several questions, mostly about process and general budget policy, that she wanted county commissioner direction on, including whether to hold strategic budget meetings with department heads, and whether to let the commissioners do more of the early sorting of capital improvement project planning.

In discussions so far, the three commissioners — District 1 Commissioner Faye Griffin, District 2 Commissioner Casey Tighe, and District 3 Commissioner Donald Rosier — seemed to prefer a blended approach on both topics.

Information-only meetings, designed to give each department an overview of the county’s finances are to be set up for later this year.

“It’s important to get all the information in front of everyone, to make sure they feel it’s open and transparent,” District 3 Commissioner Don Rosier said at the April 24 budget discussion meeting.

Rosier added that he would not want to see those meetings extend into budget decision-making though.

On the question of capital improvement projects, the commission decided to request copies of all county project proposals as they are submitted by different departments, while still asking the budget office and county management staff develop a recommendation list.

“I wouldn’t mind seeing the whole list, since we end up hearing about them anyway,” District 1 Commissioner Faye Griffin said, also at the April 24 meeting.

The early budget meetings revealed some good news.

End-of-year accounting found the county overcharged some county departments for IT and facilities costs according to Caputo. Much of the reimbursed money ($3.1 million) will stay in the General Fund, but will be available to different departments to help offset 2013 costs. Among the bigger beneficiaries are Opens Space ($119,000), Social Services ($634,000), and libraries ($30,000).

Future financial pressures look to be increasing for the county. Caputo told the commissioners that the early county budget projections showed only a 2-percent rise in property tax revenue in coming Budget continues on Page 23

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PHOTOS BY SARA VAN CLEVE Seniors from the region enjoyed the Silver Sneakers Senior Prom May 3 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities in Arvada.

The prom featured a dinner, the crowning of a king and queen, dance lessons and a lot of dancing. The event’s theme was “Evening in Paris.”

Prom Queen Kathleen Mullen, left, and King William Scheeley are crowned during the annual Silver Sneakers Senior Prom May 3 at the Apex Center. Senior Prom royalty is selected at random from the seniors in attendance at the event each year.

Members of the Rockyettes CanCan Dancers, a dance troupe led by Ann Kennedy at the Apex Park and Recreation District Community Recreation Center, perform during the Silver Sneakers Senior Prom May 3 at the Apex Center.

Ceremony for fallen U.S. service man Golden resident, brother going to France for Memorial Day ceremony honoring their uncle

By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com One American family is invited to a small city in the south of France each year to participate in a Memorial Day ceremony honoring the U.S. servicemen who fought and died in a little-known but very important battle of World War II. This Memorial Day, May 27, Golden resident Stephen Katz and his brother, Jeffrey Katz, who lives in New York state, have been invited to that special ceremony at the Rhone-American Cemetery and Memorial in Draguignan, France, where their uncle Jerome is buried.

Often overshadowed by the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, the Allied Forces conducted a second, smaller invasion of south France code named Operation Dragoon, which began Aug. 15.

Stephen Katz confesses that growing up, the brothers had assumed their uncle died at Normandy.

“We just knew he had died during the invasion of France,” Katz said.

Some historic sleuthing by Katz’s younger brother eventually revealed the truth, that Jerome Katz, 19, had died during the

first day of Operation Dragoon, somewhere near to the city of Draguignan that is believed to have been the inspiration for the invasion’s code name.

“I’m bringing a plaque from Golden (City Council), recognizing the City of Draguignan for all they have done to honor U.S. servicemen who gave their lives to help liberate France,” Katz said.

The official presentation of the plaque will take place at the May 9 Golden City Council.

Golden Education & Healthy Communities Coordinator Julie Brooks worked on the proclamation and plaque, and said she was surprised by what her research discovered.

Jerome Katz “We live in an era where people are used to seeing us bring our soldiers home, one way or another. I think a lot of people would be surprised at how many we still have overseas — about 125,000 war dead buried and another 94,000 on tablets of the missing,” Brooks said.

According to Katz, he first visited the gravesite in 2000, but had never managed to make it to the big Memorial Day celebration.

His wife, Margaret, who was the Collections Conservator for the Colorado School of Mines, was always busy that time of year with thesis paper work.

Katz says the trip will be a bittersweet

one. His wife passed away in October of last year due to cancer.

The two met at graduate school while attending Tulane University, where they both were earning degrees in French.

For years, they made annual vacations to France, and eventually joined the group Souvenir Franco-American, which maintains the cemetery in Draguignan, located roughly 20 miles west of Cannes.

“They really do wonderful work, and it’s all to give thanks to the men who gave their lives to liberate their country,” Katz said.

There are 860 American graves at the Draguignan cemetery, most marked by crosses, interspersed with the Star of David for Jewish soldiers, like the one marking the final resting place of Jerome Katz.

Jerome had been part of the Army infantry that had “slogged his way up the beach,” according to Katz.

“We’re not exactly sure where he was killed, but it was the first day, that much we know,” Katz said.

Katz’s father also served in the Army in World War II. He was part of an armored division that fought under General Patton.

Katz said his father did not speak very much about the war. Jerome died two years before Katz was born, and his father died when he was a young man, making the pilgrimage to the gravesite a way of reconnecting to the past, he said.

“It does help to feel closer to my uncle, and also my father,” he said.

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Pot debate finally lives up to billing For much of the legislative session, there was one thought that would enter into my mind, perhaps more than any other: This marijuana stuff is pretty boring.

Seriously. For a drug that’s capable of making everyday experiences pretty interesting for a whole lot of people out there — and can make those old Allman Brothers vinyls sound even sweeter — for the most part, covering the Legislature’s attempts to regulate the newly legalized retail pot industry had been quite the snooze fest.

So, thank goodness for the last few weeks of the legislative session, which produced a slew of pot activity — including some profound philosophical debates over the regulation of the drug — that managed to put the “Wee!” back in “weed.”

But things surrounding the implementation of Amendment 64 — the voter-approved measure that legalizes recreational marijuana use — sure did start out slow this legislative session. There were committees after committees after committees, many of which started at 7:30 in the morning. Ugh! And from those hearings emerged super-exciting terms like “vertical integration”; “excise tax”; “egress”; “ingress.” But, I digress. Thankfully, the last couple of weeks of legislative pot talk made up for all of the months of boring regulatory language, trite marijuana puns and over-used Cheetos references.

Thoroughly entertaining debates over how to tax the drug and where people should be allowed to congregate to smoke it emerged at sessions’ end.

And the political lines over those issues became about as blurred as highway lines might appear to a stoner on his way home

from a String Cheese Incident show at Red Rocks.

“It’s been all over the place,” said Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont, in a recent interview. Singer was the sponsor of House Bill 1318, which puts in place an Amendment 64 taxation model.

Singer said it was “refreshing” to see that debates over marijuana knew no political boundaries.

“Ninety percent of the folks here have this really open mind about it, like, `So, what do you think?’,” Singer said. “And my answer is, `I don’t know, what do you think?’

And were figuring it out together.”

Breaking news: Republicans don’t like taxes. And they, like many people, don’t like drugs. So what was fascinating to observe over the last couple of weeks of the session was members of the Grand Old Party arguing in favor of lowering tax rates on retail marijuana sales. Their argument was sound — they didn’t want the drug taxed too high, out of fear that the black market would benefit. But the irony is that the end result of lowering taxes on marijuana makes it cheaper for people to buy drugs! That irony was not lost on Singer.

“The traditional conservative argument

to drink Kool-Aid?” Crowder quipped during a recent Senate debate. “If you want to go to a party that has it, then go ahead and smoke it.”

See what I mean? Pretty cool, eh?

“The political lines are blurred, in some sense, in the Republican caucus (on this issue),” said Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs, in a recent interview. “This topic cuts across party lines and philosophic lines that are really complex.”

By the time this column hits Colorado Community Media’s papers, the General Assembly should have already wrapped up work on the implementation of Amendment 64 regulations.

Jahn said she’s learned a lot about marijuana over the course of the session.

“I know more about this than I thought I ever wanted to know,” Jahn told me. “Who would’ve thought? However, if you really look back at over the last five or 10 years, you could really see it’s been moving this way and the attitudes in Colorado and through the country have really changed.”

That may be true. But legislators like Gardner — who opposed Amendment 64 — would just as soon be talking about something else.

“I’ve heard more marijuana testimony than I have on any other subject in the General Assembly,” Gardner said. “That is astounding to me. I never thought it was something that was a good use of our time, but we have no choice.”

Vic Vela is the legislative reporter for Colorado Community Media. Email Vic at: vvela@ ourcoloradonews.com. Also, follow Vic’s legislative updates on Twitter: @VicVela1

INSIDE THE PRESS THIS WEEK

CORRECTION In the Michael Alcorn column that appeared in April 25 editions should have referred to Peak to Peak (not Twin Peaks) as a Colorado charter school nationally identified as a top school. The newspaper regrets the error. To report corrections or clarifications, call 303-566-4127.

for less taxes kind of steps in the way for the traditional conservative argument for less drugs. So, how do we balance that?” Singer said. “Same thing on the progressive side.

There’s people on that side worried about social factors of drug addiction and the social factors of incarcerating people because of drugs.

“It’s a little off kilter.”

You can say that again. Case in point was a fascinating debate in the Senate over whether the state should allow the existence of marijuana clubs, where people could have a common place to enjoy the drug, like “Cheers” for pot smokers. Wouldn’t you like to get away?

This issue sure made for some strange political bedfellows. Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, joined forces with Sen. Greg Brophy, R-Wray, to propose an amendment to one of the marijuana regulation bills, that would have treated marijuana clubs like cigar bars — only they wouldn’t be allowed to actually buy the drugs there, just smoke them.

Sen. Vicki Marble, R-Fort Collins, argued in favor of Steadman’s amendment — which, now that I think about it, could very well be the first time that a Colorado legislative reporter has ever written that sentence.

Awesome!

“The last thing you want them to do is to hang out in a back alley and smoke it,” Marble said on the Senate floor recently.

Democratic Sens. Cheri Jahn of Wheat Ridge and Gail Schwartz of Snowmass opposed the pot club amendment, along with Sen. Larry Crower, a Republican from Alamosa.

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ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Western Bowl hosting fundraiser for Aravada West School Foundation scholarships

Western Bowl is hosting a fundraiser for the Arvada West High School Foundation, a newly formed organization that is awarding three Arvada West seniors college scholarships this year. The bowling fundraiser is from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Western Bowl, 10000 Ralston Road in Arvada.

Guests can bowl two games and rent shoes for $10; children 6 and under are free. All of proceeds during this time will be donated to the Arvada West High School Foundation to support scholarships and other programming. There will also be face painting and a silent auction during the fundraiser.

Walk-ins are welcome, but guests can also make a reservation by emailing ArvadaWestHighSchoolFoundation@hotmail.com. For more information about the foundation, visit www.ArvadaWestHighSchoolFoundation.org.

Post office, food bank to collect donations for Arvadans in need

The United States Postal Service and the Arvada Community Food Bank have teamed up to ‘Stamp Out Hunger” for the 21st year.

The ”Stamp Out Hunger” food drive is set for Saturday, May 11.

Residents can set non-perishable food items by their mail boxes by 10 a.m. May 11 to be picked up by postal carriers and food bank volunteers. Since the food drive started in 1993, postal branches across the nation have collected more than 100 million pounds of food for those in need in many communities.

As children get out school for the summer, many do not receive their free or reduced

lunches for the summer months, meaning the need for the food bank is greater. Though the need is greater, the supply is lower as there are fewer food drives in the spring and summer and supply from holiday food drives is nearly depleted. Food collected in Arvada stays in the city by going to the Arvada Community Food Bank to serve those in need locally.

Arvada Police accepting applications for summer teen academy

Arvada teenagers have the chance to learn about policing directly from officers through the Arvada Police Teen Academy July 15 -19.

Taught by members of the Arvada Police Department, participants in the academy will learn about many aspects of policing including building searches, arrest tactics and criminal law. They will also have the chance to drive a patrol car and process a crime scene. The class runs from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. July 15-19 at the Arvada Police Department, 8101 Ralston Road. Priority enrollment is given to students from Arvada Senior, Arvada West, Pomona and Ralston Valley high schools as well as Faith Christian Academy students and Arvada city residents. Wheat Ridge High School students may also apply.

Participants must be between 16-18 years old with a valid Colorado driver’s license and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. To apply, teens must also write a short biography or essay expressing why they are intersted in attending the teen academy. Visit www.arvadapd.org and click on the community partnerships/ teen academy tabs for an application or call 720-898-6660. Registration is $20. Applications must be received by June 30, 2013.

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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Parks master plan input

Jeffco Parks has scheduled a series of meetings to hear from the public and to collect information that will be used in crafting a Parks Master Plan. The parks department has scheduled a series of public meetings to gather input on future plans for the Boettcher Mansion, CSU Extension in Jeffco, the fairgrounds and Open Space parks. The public will review maps, information and themes. A short presentation will be followed by group interaction. Meetings at the Jeffco Fairgrounds, Jeffco Open Space and Boettcher Mansion include a tour the facilities.

Public Input Opportunities: Thursday, May 16, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jeffco Fairgrounds 15200 W. 6th Ave. Service Rd., Golden, CO 80401 Tuesday, May 21, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Coal Creek Canyon Community Center 31528 Colorado Highway 72, Golden, CO 80403 Wednesday, May 22, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ken Caryl Ranch House 7676 S. Continental Divide Rd., Littleton, CO 80127 Thursday, May 23, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jeffco Open Space700 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401 Tuesday, May 28, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Boettcher Mansion Colorow Road, Golden, CO 80401 ADVERTISEMENT

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Summer Reading Club begins

Signups for the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) 2013 Summer Reading Club have begun. Kids, teens and adults can sign up online at jeffcolibrary.org/summerreading or at any JCPL location. Summer Reading Club runs from June 1 through July 31. The Summer Reading Club encourages kids and teens to read more over the summer, and to explore other services available at community libraries.

Once they have accomplished certain goals, kids and teens in the club will receive a free book, compliments of the Jefferson County Library Foundation. Additional rewards and coupons can be earned by continuing to earn achievements, including the chance for kids, teens and adults to win a Kindle.

Not to be left out, adults can participate in “Groundbreaking Reads” events all summer to be entered to win a Kindle of their own. See jeffcolibrary.org/summerreading for additional information.

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The first civil union issued from the Jeffco Clerk and Recorder’s office on May 1 went to Tana Trujillo, left, and Jennifer Whitton of Lakewood. Photos by Glenn Wallace

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Even a springtime snowstorm did not keep 17 samesex couples from making it into Jefferson County offices on May 1 to receive their license for a Civil Union.

The county motor vehicle offices, along with the clerk and recorder office, are the only places to acquire a civil union or marriage license.

The first couple to get a civil union in the state went to the Arvada Motor Vehicle office.

The first Civil Union license seekers were reportedly from the Arvada Motor Vehicle office, shortly before 8 a.m.

At 8:05 a.m. Jennifer Whitton and Tana Trujillo of Lakewood walked into the county Clerk and Recorder’s office for a Civil Union license.

Employees of the office applauded the couple.

“My name’s already (printed) on there, but I would be honored to sign that,” Jeffco Clerk and Recorder Pamela Anderson said.

Anderson’s signature is printed on every civil union/marriage license because that’s one of her duties as an elected official.

She offered to sign the first Civil Union license in

Lakewood couple Jeff Wong, left, and Kevin Sylves hold hands as Magistrate Chris Voisinet reads the vows of their civil union. person.

The couple accepted.

“We got married in Vermont two and a half years ago,” Whitton said.

While Whitton said the civil union did not change their relationship, it would afford them more legal protection, and simplify future issues, particularly concerning their unborn child.

“This is amazing,” Trujillo said. “I grew up here and didn’t think for a million years that this would happen. This used to be something that you didn’t even talk about.”

District 2 County Commissioner Casey Tighe also

stopped by the Clerk and Recorder’s office, and congratulated the couple.

Barbara Adams and Jennifer Foster were second in line to get a license. The pair said they would celebrate with a small ceremony at their church in Arvada.

Foster said the pair had questioned whether to bother with the civil union though.

“It’s still not marriage. It’s still not federal rights,” said Foster, who is a federal employee, and unable to extend her benefits to Adams.

The state bill that grants the right of Civil Union for gay and lesbian couples was

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signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper on March 21.

A similar bill was blocked by some Republicans during the 2012 legislative season.

May 1 was the first day for the new Civil Union license to be available.

The bill represented a major shift from the state’s past — a voter referendum in 2006 made gay marriage illegal as part of the state constitution.

Boulder and Denver counties held midnight license events, and 199 couples had obtained their civil unions before the sun came up.

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Play shows how small ‘what ifs’ affect life

By Sara Van Cleve

s va n c l e ve @ o u rc o l o ra donews.com The latest show at the Arvada Festival Playhouse is a bit like “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” meets “Groundhog Day.” The 11 Minutes Theatre Company is performing Yasmina Reza’s “Life X 3” at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, May 10 and May 17, and Saturdays, May 11 and May 18, and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays, May 12 and May 19 at the Arvada Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.

“It’s basically three renditions of the same night,” said artistic director and 11 Minutes Theatre Company founder Janine Kehlenbach. “Two couples come together for a ‘dinner party,’ and the idea is that it’s the same day, but it happens in three ways.”

The combination of human relations and repetition is why Andy Anderson, who plays Hubert Finidori, said it’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” meets “Groundhog Day.” “People always wonder ‘What if this one thing went differently, what would happen?’ and this play shows them that,” Kehlenbach said.

Hubert Finidori, played by Andy Anderson, left, listens as Sonia, played by Dawn Bower, defends her husband in one of three renditions of the same night in Yasmina Reza’s “Life X 3,” currently showing at the Arvada Festival Playhouse, 5665 Wadsworth Blvd., by 11 Minutes Theatre Company. Photo by Sara VanCleve Couple Henry and Sonia, while trying to get their young son to bed, play host to Hubert and Inez Finidori for a “dinner party,” which was scheduled to happen the next day.

In each act, the interactions between all of the characters change, even in the smallest way. Human interactions are a focus of much of Reza’s work, Kehlenbach said.

‘I hope that this play gives the audience something to think about.’

Dawn Bower, who plays Sonia

Across the three acts, few consistencies remain, but two that do are an apple and cosmic halos.

Sonia and Henry’s young son wants an apple as he lies in bed, after brushing his teeth, which he isn’t supposed to have.

The apple causes tension between the couple and between the couple and their guests.

On the opposite end of the size spectrum, but almost as equally important, is cosmic halos.

Henry spent the past few years researching if halos are round or flat and is about to publish a paper when Hubert tells him another team already did so,

causing Henry much distress, specifically about his career.

“There’s a whole metaphor about galaxies in the show, specifically about spiral galaxies,” said Todd Black, who plays Henry.

“The thing about spirals is they get closer and then go back out, get closer and go back out. That’s how the third act is. He slides into a euphoric state and then right back into depression then he comes back again.”

The characters continually bring up the halos research throughout the play and at one point Inez, before being told by Hubert to stop asking about something she’ll never un-

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derstand, asks Henry what difference it makes if halos are round or flat.

“To our everyday life,” Henry replies. “None.”

“I hope that this play gives the audience something to think about and they think about our place in the world and what our purpose is on Earth,” said Dawn Bower, who plays Sonia.

While the story is important to the meaning, what’s equally important is the language.

“Every word means something,” Bower said.

Though it was translated from its original French to English for American performances, the meaning of each word remains the same, Black said.

Tickets to “Life X 3” are $15 per person and are available by calling 720333-3499 or at the door the day of the show.

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Law enforcement officers honored

Recognition given to five officers who died in the line of duty in 2012

By Glenn Wallace

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The names of officers who died in the line of duty were added to the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial on the morning of May 3.

The ceremony was attended by nearly 300 family, friends and fellow law enforce-

ment officers of the five officers who all died in the line of duty in 2012.

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at the base of the memorial after the ceremony.

An additional 10 names were added to the memorial, based on historic research.

The historic inclusions had death dates ranging from 1873 to 1966. In total, 250 names are now written on the memorial.

James H. Davis, executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, conducted the ceremony, held at the memorial, which is located in front of the Colorado State Patrol headquarters in Golden.

Davis said that it was hard for him to speak about the sacrifices made by those who died in the line of duty.

“But this memorial is our duty, to serve and protect their memory,” Davis said.

B Davis added that the sacrifices of thea surviving family members should also be remembered.

Captains in the Denver, Coloradot Springs, Lakewood and Englewood Policed Departments, as well as Pueblo’s Sheriff,S all placed wreaths at the base of the memorial in honor of the officers who died1 under their command. b The ceremony included the singing of the national anthem, Lakewood Policep Department Honor Guard provided a 21-a gun salute, and a flock of white doves wash released at the ceremony’s conclusion. a

Bill pitches incentives for efficient homes

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Colorado homebuyers would be eligible for new financial incentives toward the purchase of energy efficient homes under a Democrat-sponsored bill that passed the state Senate on April 30.

The measure now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature.

But Republicans opposed the “Colorado Energy Saving Mortgage Bill” the entire way this legislative session, arguing that the bill is another example of Democrats subsidizing tax dollars for a “feel good” program that doesn’t really do anything.

House Bill 1105 gives Coloradans up to $8,000 in incentives to either buy or rehabilitate homes that are energy efficient.

Homeowners would be eligible to pocket the incentives in multiple ways, including having the option of an interest rate buy-down, or having the down-payment of their mortgage reduced.

Rep. Max Tyler, D-Lakewood, a

House sponsor of the bill, said the program not only saves homeowners’ money, it can also lead to positive environmental impacts on the state.

“It’s an attempt to drive the marketplace, to some degree, to more energy efficiency,” Tyler said.

Capitol The bill Report redefines the existing Colorado Energy Star mortgage incentive program — which is administered by the Colorado Energy Office — by creating an energy-saving mortgage cash fund that is made up of state appropriations and matching funds from utility companies.

The bill passed on party-line votes in both chambers of the General Assembly this session, most recently by a 20-15 vote in the Senate on April 30.

Though there was no debate in the Senate, Republicans argued against the bill during a March 26 House debate, where they stressed the bill promotes energy efficiency

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Rep. Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen, didn’t care how her colleagues voted on the bill because she considered the legislation useless.

“This is a feel-good bill, but doesn’t do anything,” she said.

The bill is one of several energyrelated pieces of legislation that Tyler has been promoting this legislative session.

The legislation includes bills that expand financing of new energy improvements for commercial properties, and separate legislation that expands state contracts that seek energy-cost savings to include those that increase state vehicle operation and fuel cost savings.

Tyler said he’s been able to move on energy bills this session compared to years past when Democrats did not have the majority power they now enjoy.

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DNA questions arise in case

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com

Questions concerning DNA contamination were raised during Friday’s motions hearing in the Austin Sigg homicide case.

Sigg is accused of murdering 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway in October 2012 in Westminster.

Last month he entered a not guilty plea, despite an alleged confession and the discovery of her remains in his home.

He faces life in prison with parole after 40 years.

According to the prosecution, a contamination memo does not mean

contamination did in fact occur, it just means contamination was possible.

The 18-year-old’s defense team asked for documents from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation concerning DNA samples taken by bureau in the case.

According to the defense team, three Sigg contamination memos were produced Oct. 23-26, 2012, regarding DNA samples in two cases.

Two memos were connected to the DNA in the Jessica Ridgeway case, who was abducted and murdered last October, and one memo was connect-

ed to the Kentner Lake jogger case, in which Sigg is accused of attempting to kidnap a woman over Memorial Day weekend last year.

Sigg’s defense team filed a motion for validation of the DNA samples and a review of the machines used to test the samples.

The machines haven’t been reviewed since 2010, when CBI began using the machines, but regular maintenance is done and protocols of the machines are met daily.

CBI lab director Kathleen Fetherston testified during the hearing describing how the machines work and how DNA contamination is possible.

A second motions hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. on June 21.

Better yet, knock ‘em alive I am sure that most of you, if not all of you, are all familiar with the statement, “knock ‘em dead.”

It is usually given as a well-wish or send-off for someone about to give a performance or a speech.

Many years ago a good friend of mine, Bryan Flanagan, changed it a little so that it was more encouraging, and he enthusiastically says it this way, “Knock ‘em alive!”

The cool thing is that it has become more than just a well-wish or inspirational encouraging send-off — Bryan uses it many times as we say our goodbyes.

Many of you who know me personally or through this column are aware that I have stolen Bryan’s line on more than one occasion. OK, maybe not stolen, but certainly borrowed.

I just love the thought about leaving a person or an audience more inspired and motivated than they were before we spent our time together. I want to knock ‘em alive!

There have been many times in my life where I was either dragging bottom or feeling low. Or maybe I was stuck or stalled, hitting a plateau and needed someone to come along and knock me alive. And I have to tell you that it felt and feels incredible when it happens.

Have you ever thought about it?

Have you thought about what a person or group might feel like when you leave their presence?

Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could have that kind of impact on a person, group, or situation? I mean it’s truly wonderful, especially when someone, anyone, brightens our day or leaves a positive impact that changes our moment, our hour, our day or even our week or month just by some gesture, kind word, or smile. They knock us alive.

The sentence is so obvious for a speaker or performer, no one really wants to knock their audience out, do they?

No, we want them alive, responsive, cheering, and laughing or crying, or maybe even laughing so hard they are crying. In every situation we are looking for that spark, that reaction.

And I think that is why I believe

the way Bryan Flanagan changed the phrase is such a fitting and powerful way to say goodbye and not just to be used before someone goes on stage.

Just imagine how much better each and every goodbye would be if we left one another with, “knock ‘em alive” after every encounter.

This is one of those simple things that we can all do that doesn’t require us to be a motivational speaker, performer, or coach.

We can just change one little thing that we do, add one tiny yet powerful statement to our communications, and we can make such a positive impact in our families, with our friends, in the community and who knows, maybe just maybe knocking ‘em alive here in Colorado could lead to someone having an impact in other states and around the world. You just never know the power and reach that words can have.

I would love to hear all about how you plan to knock ‘em alive at gotonorton@gmail.com, and as we all make that effort it will certainly be a better than good week.

Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com

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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

W Rail opening shines green light for region By about 5 p.m. April 27, the line of people at the Jefferson County Government Center building light-rail station in Golden no longer extended over the hillside toward the foothills.

The moment seemed to round out a monumental weekend for RTD that featured two days of free rides on the newly opened W Rail light-rail line.

We witnessed an enthusiastic launch for a project that came in eight months ahead of schedule, and we later reported that RTD estimated 35,000 riders rode the rail on that Saturday.

We went for a ride as well and were impressed with the 35-minute trip from Golden to Union Station.

The train mostly travels a track line that has existed for a century — so as expected, homes, buildings and business properties are nestled by the track. And interspersed

OUR VIEW with the old is new development.

Yes, times have changed.

Interestingly it has been more than one economic downturn since “smart growth� and “infill� development were common terms in these parts. But we remember the concepts and are pleased to consider the impact of the W Rail in offering another mass transit option and infill redevelopment.

Increased mass transit is welcome in many ways, not just for redevelopment but for quality of life — consider Jefferson County, which sports one of the oldest

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What is your favorite outdoor activity?

Although spring snowstorms have brought inches and inches of snow, Coloradans still manage to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. So we asked people at the Front Range Community College campus in Westminster about their favorite outdoor activities.

My favorite activity is definitely running, and I’ll go wherever I can. It’s just a release of everything.

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I really like long boarding. I just love to go fast and feeling free.

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Probably fishing. I like to go where everyone else is going, just anywhere really.

Jaden Hawk

I usually fish at least once a week so that’s my favorite activity.

It’s mostly about being outside in nature and appreciating the environment.

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populations in the state with about 13.1 percent over 65 years of age while the state average is 11.3 percent.

The corridor’s 11 new W Rail stations — including the Federal Center, Red Rocks Community College — are important stops, sure to be energized day in and day out. The idea to schedule “parties,� — in other words activities and booths — at each stop along the 12.1-mile route was a good way to introduce the personalities of the stops and their adjacent neighborhoods to the region.

And the new line extends east to existing light-rail stops at Auraria West for Metropolitan State University, the Pepsi Center, Sports Authority Field and finally Union Station.

We heartily welcome this line that extends straight west, a little different from the more north and south oriented

existing Denver metro rail corridors. Locally some business development folks said the project has put Jefferson County on a more even playing field.

The business community is primed to tap opportunities to develop the corridor and attract workers – after all the corridor was on the drawing board before FasTracks was approved.

And from a more regional point of view, we know the impact of the entire plan will increase as each additional corridor is completed and the FasTracks plan — which is admired internationally — comes to fruition.

Sure FasTracks has had its cost issues and completion issues — particularly with the North Metro Rail Line — but for now we can enjoy the freshly energized corridor between Golden and downtown Denver.

Re-learning the art of admitting our mistakes A pitcher, frustrated at giving up a big hit, loses his concentration and watches as the next batter jogs casually around the bases after hitting a home run.

A driver, failing to leave on time for a job interview, speeds down the road and gets pulled over by the state patrol.

A school district, criticized after making an early call for a snow day that never materialized, finds itself a week later not calling a snow day when conditions might have warranted one (just joking, boss—it’s always kinda fun to see who’s reading).

Do you know what all of these are?

These are examples of making the next mistake. Funny thing, being human — we tend to screw things up.

Perhaps with the best of intentions and through little fault of our own, we try things that just don’t work out very well.

The thing is, most of the time, everybody around us is willing to forgive us those mistakes. It’s usually the next mistake that’ll kill you.

In politics, it’s said that it’s never the crime that ends careers—it’s the cover-up (see “Nixon, Richard�).

We’re all getting a little lesson in that this week, as the House is holding hearings on the events of last Sept. 11 in Benghazi, Libya, which left an American ambassador and three others dead.

At the time of this writing, we still don’t know all of what will be said in those hearings. What we do know, however, is troubling enough. In spite of repeated warnings about the deteriorating security situation in Libya, reinforcements were never sent; in spite of the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, no additional resources were committed to American personnel; and in spite of clear evidence to the contrary, we were repeatedly told that this attack was “spontaneous demonstration� that got out of control.

Whatever the first mistake actually was, it’s clear that a whole series of next mis-

takes led to the death of four people and an ugly Washington scandal.

I think sometimes we’re so conditioned to avoid mistakes that, when we do make one, our instinct is to hide from it or to make an excuse — to rush headlong into the next mistake.

We see celebrities and politicians double-speak and hide behind clever legal maneuvers to avoid ever having to say “I was wrong,� and our kids are learning from us that there’s no mistake so big or so costly that it can’t be hidden behind the right media strategy.

Wouldn’t it be refreshing to train the next generation, which is notorious for not taking responsibility for anything, to get in the habit of stopping, taking a deep breath, and saying “my bad?�

That moment of calm, that reflection, is often enough to stop the next mistake; and that owning up to our mistakes is usually enough to earn forgiveness and, more importantly, to move ahead smarter.

It’s a hard thing to do, and certainly one that’s taken me most of my life to figure out (if at all). But imagine how much lighter the world would be if we could all just relearn the art of admitting our mistakes.

Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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ARVADA POLICE BRIEFS Air let out of Penske truck tires in front of private residence

7:01 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 10700 block of Allendale Drive An unknown suspect let the air out of the tires of a Penske moving truck in front of a private residence.

The homeowner and his wife rented the truck because they were moving to Boston. The man awoke because his dogs were barking around 2 a.m. April 13. When he looked outside, he saw two men in dark gray hoodies walking away from his home.

The two men were reported getting into a four-door car across the street and drove away. A diesel pickup truck was also reported leaving scene at that time. The homeowner said he suspected a woman who applied to rent his house was involved because he had denied her application.

Police contacted the woman, and she denied involvement in the situation. She said she was sleeping at 2 a.m. because of her early work schedule. The truck and its tires were not damaged.

Man steals laptop from computer store while ‘checking out’

12:15 p.m. Saturday, April 13, Like New PCs, 7320 W. 52nd Ave An unknown suspect stole a laptop computer from Like New PCs after telling the manager he wanted to purchase it.

The suspect, a black male 6-feet to 6-feet-2 inches tall with an athletic build, told the manager of the store he wanted to buy a silver and black HP Probook 6550B with an Intel Core I52.4 Ghz processor. The computer is valued at $399.99.

The manager unlocked the laptop and carried it to the front register.

When the manager turned his back momentarily, the suspect grabbed the computer and ran out the door.

Witnesses outside the store told the manager they saw the man leave

in a dark green �get-away car� driven by an accomplice. The vehicle went east on W. 52nd Avenue.

The suspect was wearing a black cap with a shiny sticker on top of the bill, sunglasses, a short-sleeve shirt with blue and white horizontal stripes and blue jeans.

The manager submitted three surveillance images of the man, but there are no identified subjects at that time.

Man arrested for displaying gun with magazine at bar

10:16 p.m. Saturday, April 13, Red Lion, 9502 W. 58th Avenue A man was arrested and transported to the Jefferson County Jail after showing a loaded gun to patrons while at a bar.

A man reportedly was bragging to fellow patrons at Red Lion that he had a gun and at one point removed it from his person, removed its magazine and showed it to a fellow patron.

He did not point the gun at anyone or make any threats.

Police found a man matching the suspect’s description sitting at a bus stop in the 9500 block of W. 58th Avenue.

As the bus approached the stop, police arrived and the man attempted to board the bus, The man was detained and officers found a Glock .40 caliber pistol with a magazine containing nine rounds under the bench on the concrete.

After being arrested and read his Miranda Rights, the man agreed to speak to police. He said he was at the bar and had five drinks, but the gun was not his; he told police the man who left the gun had just got on the bus and they “let the real bad guy get away.�

Police said the man was visibly intoxicated. Other bar patrons identified the man as the man with the gun at the bar.

The man was transported to the

Helen Eleanor Lyells

November 16, 1924 ~ April 17, 2013

Arvada Police Department, where an officer completed a summons and a warrantless affidavit. The man was then transported to the Jefferson County Jail.

Woman’s car stolen from driveway while left running, unattended

8:48 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 6700 block of W. 51st Avenue A woman’s car was stolen from outside of her residence when she left the running vehicle unattended.

The woman was warming up her white Ford Taurus, left it momentarily to go inside and get her infant to put in the car and when she returned, the car was gone.

The car was in her driveway facing north and was unlocked.

Inside the vehicle was an infant car seat, the woman’s pink �Guess� purse and baby sunglasses and a tiara hanging from the mirror. The woman’s driver’s license was also in her purse.

The woman did not see any suspects, but a neighbor did see a suspicious person near the home.

A neighbor was warming up his car and scraping ice off his car when he saw a suspicious man walking westbound on the north sidewalk of 51st Avenue.

After seeing the man disappear to the west, the man locked his running vehicle and went inside his home momentarily. When he returned, his neighbor’s car was gone.

The suspicious person was described as a 5-feet-10-inches tall Hispanic male with short brown hair and approximately 18-24 years old. The neighbor said he wasn’t appropriately dressed for the weather, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, gray baggy pants and white tennis shoes.

There are no suspects in the case at the time.

The car was entered into the Arvada Police Department’s stolen vehicle system.

Helen Eleanor Lyells was born in Barnesville, Minnesota, November 16, 1924 and entered into rest April 17, 2013, Arvada, Colorado.

She was the 9th child of 12, born to her parents Henry Alfred and Johanna Marie Anderson. After graduating high school in 1943, she studied nursing at Grand Forks Deaconess Hospital and also attended the University of North Dakota. She began her nursing career in Everett , Washington, where she also met her husband Bill Lyells. They were married in Denver, June, 1948. Bill and Helen bought their home in Arvada in 1958 and where they would reside for 51 years.

Helen worked as a Registered Nurse at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado until her retirement in 1983.

Helen is survived by her two children David Lyells and Michelle Nichols (Chuck), six grandchildren Reed Lyells (Jolyn), Casey Lyells (Nicole), Travis Lyells, Chris Nichols (Taylor), Hanna Nichols (Alvin), Katie Nichols and two great-grandchildren Camden and Hadley Nichols.

The Celebration of Life was held April 22, at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Arvada.

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YOUR VIEWS Recently a member of the Jeffco community contacted me about a very important issue for our citizens with disabilities, which is parking and access. Often times, in our busy lives and the rush to get things done, we don’t think too much about parking.

We forget how important it is to make sure everyone in our community has access to stores, restaurants and other businesses and offices. But, for those who have disabilities that limit their mobility, parking and access is an important aspect of their everyday life.

When a person with a disability needs to shop, visit a government building or simply stop by a local park they have to be able to find a place to park that accommodates their needs or they will go home empty handed.

What might be a minor inconvenience for some, can result in the inability to access a building, a store or doctor for a person with a disability.

Unless you have a current disabled parking permit, please don’t give in to the temptation to use a parking spot marked with the familiar blue sign with the white figure in a wheel chair, even if you think it will be “just a minute.�

And when you park next to these spaces, leave a little extra room so individuals in wheel chairs can easily get in and out of their specialized vehicles.

These vehicles need much more clearance than the average vehicle and we

applaud those parking lots that offer special spots for them.

Not only is it considered bad manners to park in one of these spots if you are not a person with disabilities, but it is also illegal. Violators can face fines of a minimum of $350.

Next time you are parking, please don’t disable those with disabilities.

Remember not to park in the spots designated for persons with disabilities and if you park near one of those spots, park a little further away from the line to give them the extra space that they may need.

For more information on Colorado’s parking program for persons with disabilities, please go to www.colorado. gov and type “persons with disabilities� in the search box.

Casey Tighe, Jefferson County Commissioner Golden

Keep eye on open space For several months, I have been following the situation at Crown Hill Open Space (between Lakewood and Wheat Ridge), where JeffCo Open Space proposed to build several structures that the public did not want.

I presented comments to the county commissioners on April 30 and to the Jefferson County Open Space Advisory Committee on May 2, and I want to share these concerns with the general public in order to promote as much

participation as possible in the upcoming JeffCo Open Space/Parks Master Plan process.

I have noticed several issues that will continue to generate negative publicity and waste taxpayer dollars if they are not addressed: s ,ACK OF INFORMATION TAILORED FOR Jefferson County on how to connect children and families to nature. Need to conduct public outreach on the topic. s ,ACK OF SHARED VISION AND GOALS between the public and the staff. s ,ACK OF PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AT ALL levels of parks and open space planning. s .EED TO DEVELOP TRANSPARENCY requirements with input from professional resources and the public, put them in writing, and then follow them. s ,ACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY .EED TO conduct a review by a qualified, disinterested third party to ensure that the open space program is abiding by program guidelines, legal covenants from Great Outdoors Colorado, and other relevant rules and obligations.

If you share these concerns and would like to volunteer to ensure that county open space is a leader in public involvement, transparency, accountability and connecting children to nature, send an email to fojcos@yahoo. com.

If you would like to participate in the master plan process, please call JeffCo Open Space at 303-271-5925 or Thea Rock, communications manager, trock@jeffco.us.

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West MetroLIFE Manning mangles music manfully We can only hope he keeps his day job, but Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning diverted from the playbook and took the stage with country-western singer Luke Bryan during the April 27 Celebration of Caring Gala in Indianapolis, which benefits that city’s Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.

Manning, who played 14 seasons as the Indianapolis Colts quarterback, attended the event to show support for the hospital that bears his name. And although Manning looked far less comfortable on the stage than he does on the gridiron, he was a good sport by joining Bryan, this year’s Academy of Country Awards entertainer of the year, in a “rendition” of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” and Waylon Jennings’ “Luckenbach, Texas.”

Check out the melodically challenged Manning’s duet at: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=NSG7FeGxRwY.

“Bikini Shot Spectators” is a piece featured in “This is Not A Test: The Atomic Art of Doug Waterfield” exhibit.

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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor dined at Benny’s Restaurant and Tequila Bar (nice choice!) in Capitol Hill on May 1.

Sotomayor was in town to attend the opening ceremony of the new Ralph L. Carr Justice Center downtown on May 2.

“Downtown Vegas, 1958” is a piece featured in “This is Not A Test: The Atomic Art of Doug Waterfield” exhibit. Courtesy photos

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“This is Not A Test: The Atomic Art of Doug Waterfield” is at the museum, 5612 Yukon St., Arvada, until May 31. The exhibit is free.

“Waterfield’s exhibit has traveled to many of the nuclear museums in the country,” said Conny Bogaard, executive director at the museum. “There are a lot of photographic exhibits about the nuclear age but not many use oil and acrylic.”

Waterfield is chair and associate professor in the University of Nebraska at Kearney Department of Art and Art History.

His fascination with the nuclear age was born out of a love for science fiction and horror films of the 1950s.

“When you begin to learn the backstory of where the monsters came from, you find atomic radiation as a common denominator,” he said.

Waterfield’s research lead him to the Nevada Test Site, where he learned about the construction of “survival towns”

Get happy

USA Today has come up with its top 10 list of happy hours at high-end restaurant chains across the country. Many of the top 10-ers have outposts in the metro area, with McCormick & Schmick’s logging in at No. 1.

Check out the entire list at www. usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/03/09/the-best-happy-hourdeals-nationwide/1974659/.

“Rocky Flats” is a piece featured in “This is Not A Test: The Atomic Art of Doug Waterfield” exhibit.

by Civil Defense organizations.

“These were actual buildings that were constructed meant to represent the typical suburban town, in an effort to understand the effects of an atomic blast and how to prepare to survive a blast,” he said. “The buildings were commercial and residential, and were populated by mannequins, dressed in clothing donated by JCPenney, so that they could advertise the durability of their clothing later on.”

The mannequins were posed in daily routine scenes like eating, watching TV and sleeping, which Waterfield said he found particularly creepy, in light of what was about to happen to them. The paintings in “This is Not A Test” are based on actual Department of Energy photographs, and Bogaard said the darkly comic scenes provide a lighter but still affecting look at nuclear testing.

One of the other major themes of the show is famous paintings of the Las Vegas strip with mushroom clouds in the background, which is also based on reality, Bogaard noted.

“Casinos in Las Vegas would have rooftop viewings of the

tests, where people were served an atomic cocktail by Miss Atomic Bomb,” she said. “This was one way to domesticate what was going on and make the bomb into a pop culture symbol. It made it more kitsch and less sinister.”

Waterfield said that these paintings are an effort on his part to show some of the stranger aspects of atomic testing and how America dealt with the bomb and manifested it into its culture.

Bogaard said that Waterfield’s paintings provide an alternative to the often more oppressive kind of nuclear exhibits. They feature bright colors and dark humor, while still serving as a critique of what was happening at the time.

“For the museum, since we’re still in development, this is a way to tap into a new audience, so they can learn about the nuclear age,” she said.

“We’re looking to get more of the community involved and interested in the museum, and this exhibit can really be used as an educational tool.”

For more information on the exhibit call 720-287-1717 or visit www.rockyflatsmuseum.org.

Think pink

Adam Vance, Elway’s Cherry Creek sommelier, needs your help choosing pink wines to put on the summer menu. Join Adam on the Elway’s patio to taste and evaluate more than 30 rose wines from France, Spain, Austria, California, Italy and Greece that are under consideration for a summer rose flight on the Elway’s wine list.

The event, from 6 to 8 p.m. May 29, costs $35 per person including tax and tip.

Chef Tyler Wiard also will prepare light hors d’oeuvres to enjoy during the sip soiree. For reservations, call Lara at 303399-7616.

Train drives gala’s engine

A group that deserves the limelight on stage, Train, headlined NightShine, a benefit for Denver Health Foundation on April 27 at the National Western Events Center.

After the presentations and recognitions were over — including the 2013 Denver Health Stars award-winners James Q. Crowe (Level 3 CEO) and Pamela Crowe — Train lead singer Pat Monahan engineered the popular band through hits such as “Calling All Angels,” “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)” and fan favorite “Drive By.” But this was no ordinary, roped-off, don’t-block-the-aisles affair; rather Monahan encouraged a stampede of gowned gals who didn’t hesitate to swarm the stage.

No doubt the best concert at a gala that I’ve ever seen.

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“steered� Train into making tracks to the Denver event.

Broncos’ Decker visits school

Swanson Elementary School in Arvada got a special visitor — Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker — as a reward for the school’s wellness program. Decker visited the school on April 19 as part of the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, founded by the National Football League and the National Dairy Council. Fuel Up to Play 60 is geared to help kids and schools support health and wellness.

Swanson fourth-grade teacher Valerie Cordova sponsored the after-school wellness club, which is in its third year.

Decker’s visit was a reward for the program’s success. Principal Carla Endsley says student behavior also has improved because of the wellness program. Endsley says the club is run by students and they set a variety of healthy initiatives for students throughout the year and provide announcements about eating healthy and exercising each day. Cordova was chosen as FUTP60’s Teacher Advisor of the Year.

Farewell to Fey

I was invited to attend Denver music icon Barry Fey’s funeral on April 30, where nearly 200 of his friends and family gathered within a few hours’ notice to honor the man who really put this town on the

music map.

The service, held at Feldman Mortuary at 17th and York, was a standing-roomonly event, as Barry would have loved. His sons gave testimony in honor of the father who was complicated and imperfect yet a profound influence on each of their lives.

After the service, Patty Calhoun, Wendy Aiello and I thought it would be apropos to raise a glass to Barry at Strings, which was also seeing its end that evening, but we were turned away because the restaurant was readying for the auction and cocktail party later that night.

It was an ironic moment because I could never imagine Strings owner and founder Noel Cunningham ever turning away anyone. Instead, we drove over to another Denver institution — the 17th Avenue Grill. There, we ordered martinis

with bleu cheese olives (sparkling wine for Calhoun) and toasted our fallen friend who didn’t drink.

Monumental plan

Opie Gone Bad lead singer Jake Schroeder has been leading the effort to have a statue of late music promoter Barry Fey placed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. If you’d like to donate to Schroeder’s effort, you can email him at jschroeder@denverpal.com.

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Tech Redefining the classroom one e-device at a time Story and photos by Darin Moriki

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“I think my hands are a lot cleaner — they’re not covered in marker and chalk,” Jezek said jokingly in a May 17 interview with Colorado Community Media. “I rarely use markers on my board — I use this app (Edmoto) almost every day.”

Jezek’s teaches mathematics to seventh- and eighth-graders at Clayton Partnership School in Thornton, and student participation is a hallmark of her approach — along with incorporating modern technology into her lesson plans.

Students in Jezek’s class, like seventh-grader Laksmin Lavanderos, use more modern devices to solve mathematics equations that date back hundreds, if not thousands of years.

“Using the information you have here for the base and the height, what would the equation be to solve the area of this parallelogram,” Jezek asks Lavanderos as she uses her wireless stylus pen to write in the angular measurements on her iPad several yards away at her desk.

Lavanderos then uses another stylus pen — along with the measurements, which appear simultaneously on a whiteboard projection screen at the front of the class — to write an equation using given measurements that appear on the screen and on Jezek’s iPad. Jezek’s classroom — like many others in school districts throughout the state — is a example of how students learn, share and research information in an in-

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creasingly digital age.

“I think in order to succeed in this world, they need to have access to technology and be able to use it, otherwise they’re not even going to be in the running for things later on,” said Lisa Furlong, a Clayton Partnership fourth-grade teacher who transitioned from a chalkboard to an interactive board last year after the school relocated into Mapleton Public School’s new Skyview campus.

“It’s finally allowing (students) to be competitive at an early age instead of trying to force it all at the very end to make sure that they learn it,” Furlong said. “ If they’re starting it at this age, they’ll actually be able to compete in the job field when they get older.”

Moving forward, changing perceptions

Using new devices and tools in classrooms is not necessary a new trend for school districts and educators as technology innovations are regularly introduced and marketed to consumers.

But what has changed, school officials say, is the general perception of how learning occurs in the classroom.

“Tech used to be what I refer to as ‘the icing on the cake,’ but

‘The device knows more than the instructor, so what we see is an adjustment in the way teachers teach – they begin to facilitate lessons and not just lecture.’

Matt Cormier, executive director of educational technology we can’t do it that way anymore because it’s in the standard for most core content areas,” said Julie Bowline, instructional technology and library services director at Adams 12 Five Star Schools.

“We used to just stress the learning of technology tools, but what I’ve seen is more of a shift toward having students learn those tools and apply it throughout their curriculum.”

Top, Jonathan Rust, a fifth-grader at Clayton Partnership School in Thornton, uses an iPad to write out a fractional equation for his mathematics class that is displayed on the SMART Board at the front of the room. Mobile devices, such as tablets and notebooks, are being introduced as learning tools within school classrooms as the costs for these devices decrease over time.

Left, Kimberly Jezek, a seventh- and eighth-grade mathematics teacher at Clayton Partnership School, sketches a parallelogram for her seventh-grade class on an iPad using a program called Educreations, which turns an iPad device into a whiteboard by recording live video and handwriting movements that are then projected on a screen at the front of the classroom.

Bowline said this shift of perception over the last decade also illustrates a need for educators to stress the importance of technology literacy and informed use, since almost anything — regardless of credibility — is available at a student’s fingertips with a few computer keystrokes.

Matt Cormier, executive director of educational technology at Jefferson County Public Schools, said these perception shifts have also changed the traditional instruction model within the classroom.

Since answers to simple questions are easily searchable on the Internet, Cormier said teachers must now formulate more complex questions for students as a way to stimulate the learning process.

“In the past, the teacher was the person who had the knowledge and was delivering that knowledge to kids, but that isn’t always the case anymore,” Cormier said. “The device knows more than the instructor, so what we see is an adjustment in the way teachers teach — they begin to facilitate lessons and not just lecture.”

However, Cormier said, this collaborative learning process between teachers and students is no longer confined to the classroom.

An example, Jezek said, are individual Gmail e-mail accounts created by the Mapleton Public School district for each one of her students. These email accounts allow for students to reach out to her for help even when class is not in session.

“For many years, we could say, ‘Education happens within these four walls and happened from Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.,’” Cormier said.

“What we see with technology is that it breaks those walls down.”

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YOUR WEEK & MORE

FRIDAY/ MAY 9, MAY 27 LEGION EVENTS American Legion Post 161 is at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Upcoming Legion events: POST MEETINGS: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9. Open to all veterans.

ROUNDTABLE BREAKFAST: 7 a.m., Friday, May 3. This break-

fast provides an opportunity for representatives of city, county, state and federal government to coordinate and communicate current issues with other levels and their constituents. Open to the public. Charge at the door for breakfast.

MEMORIAL DAY ceremony and parade: Ceremony is at 10 a.m.

Monday, May 27, at the west end of the Arvada Cemetery. Parade is at 11 a.m. from 60th Avenue and Lamar Street to 53rd and Marshall Street. Both events are presented by the Arvada VFW and American Legion.

THURSDAY/MAY 9 PAINTED CATS Tails of the Painted Cats 2013 will debut from

6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, with a public reception at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery. Cat Care Society is accepting design entries for Tails of the Painted Cats 2014. Create an art piece from a fiberglass cat or a 10-by-10 canvas with a feline theme for exhibit and auction to benefit the homeless, stray and abandoned cats at Cat Care Society. For an entry form and information, email your street mailing address to paintedcats@catcaresociety.org or jmcd02222@comcast.net. Indicate your preference for painted cats or flat cats. Visit www.catcaresociety.org.

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Opportunities as challenges

While the advent of technology has changed the way learning happens both in and out of the classroom, school officials say a lot more needs to be done to make technology more accessible to students.

At issue for many officials are the high costs associated with newer technology innovations, such as interactive boards and laptops, which can easily exceed $1,000.

The solution, Cormier and Bowline said, are smaller consumer devices, such as portable tablets, clickers and lower-cost interactive board substitutes.

Securing these new technologies has been a challenge for school districts across the state as per-pupil funding fluctuated over the past five years.

“There are times when kids are trying to use technology and it’s kind of dragging along slowly because we just don’t have the infrastructure,” Bowline said. “It’s a constant battle. Adams 12 is trying so hard to keep class sizes at reasonable sizes, and I think there’s always a glaring need for technology improvements, but there’s always a need for other things that directly affect

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on living sustainably, the festival includes exhibits, adult’s and children’s activities, food, lively music, and informative presentations - all based on learning fun and easy ways to conserve resources and enjoy living sustainably through earth-friendly practices. Spend a day at the festival and learn how to trim your energy waistline; recycle, reclaim, repurpose, and reuse; reduce waste; conserve resources; and practice community sustainability.

Learn how the City of Arvada is conserving resources, generating its own power, recycling and composting, and leading the way in responsible governmental sustainability. Visit https://arvada.org/ about-arvada/sustain-arvada-festival.

SATURDAY/MAY 11 BOWLING FUNDRAISER The Arvada West High School Foundation will host a bowling “fun”draiser from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Weatern Bowl, 10000 Ralston Road, Arvada. Enjoy two games of bowling with bowling shoes included in the fee. Don’t miss face painting for the kids and a silent auction. To learn more about the foundation and become a member or donate go to www.arvadawesthighschoolfoundation.org Proceeds from this fundraiser and donations will go towards supporting scholarships and programs for Arvada West High School students.

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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MAY 10-11 THEATER SHOW Colorado ACTS presents a 12- to 18-year-old production of “Annie Get Your Gun” at 7 p.m. May 3-4, 10-11 at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-4566772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org.

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our kids.”

In Jefferson County, Cormier said the school district cut funding for Discovery Education streaming — a Discovery Channel-backed educational video resource — several years ago as state per-pupil funding declined. To stave off further cuts over the years, Cormier said the state’s largest school district — like many others — worked to find cheaper technology alternatives that could provide similar services, such as substituting laptops for clickers when conducting assessments.

To address this issue, Cormier and Bowline said school districts across the state are gradually allowing students to bring their own mobile devices into the classroom.

But this option comes with its own unique obstacles.

“When you’ve got all of those different devices out there, compatibility issues make it harder for the teacher to plan with a specific device or application in mind,” Cormier said.

School officials say, however, that many school districts are taking it in stride, understanding that technology alone cannot foster learning.

“Success in the classroom really starts with a masterful teacher,” said Karla Allenbach, who is the learning services director at Mapleton Public Schools.

“Our teachers skillfully incorporate a

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TUESDAY/MAY 14 DOG TRAINING The “come” command is crucial for safety and fun. Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue can show you the steps to teaching it so that it is truly learned and maintained. The class is from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Li’l Angel Pet Boutique, 1014 S. Gaylord St., Denver. Registration required at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or 303-239-0382.

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TUESDAY/MAY 14 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The cycle of domestic violence will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “When Love Hurts: Ending the Cycle of Domestic Violence,” provides practical strategies for removing those suffering domestic violence from their abusive situations. Lifetree representative Craig Cable said one in four women experiences domestic abuse. And one in nine men is a victim of abuse. Admission to the 60-minute event is free.

Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

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plants and practices so you can create your own beautiful, productive landscape in this free class at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Topics include plant choices, soil preparation and efficient watering for drought conditions, as well as design, planning and maintenance. The focus will be on vegetables, with some edible flowers. Register in advance by contacting Jeanette Sánchez at 303-450-8935 or jsanchez@northglenn.org.

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Department will host a memorial to honor Northglenn Police Cpl. E.B. Rains Jr. and other peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The fallen officer memorial candlelight vigil is from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11801 Community Center Drive.

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how to improve the functioning of your blended family and learn evidence-based parenting concepts and practical tips for implementation. The workshop is from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at 651 Corporate Circle, Suite 120, Golden. Childcare is available on site. Register at www.

IntegrativeCounselingLLC.com on the Workshop page. For more information, or to register over the phone, call 303500-3266.

FRIDAY/ TO MAY 19 LIFE X 3 11 Minutes Theatre Company presents “Life X 3” by Yasmina Reza. Do you believe in déjà vu, or just wish that we could have a do-over? Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, from May 3-19, at The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Email

jjj103125@gmail.com or call 720-333-3499 for reservations.

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MONDAY/MAY 20 GENTLE YOGA Living Water Spiritual Community will offer gentle body-mind yoga for beginners and those managing chronic pain at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, and Monday, May 20, at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Bring a mat, blanket and water bottle. Email yogawithjammie@gmail.com.

TUESDAY/MAY 14, 21, 28 FAMILY CAREGIVER workshops Are you caring for an aging parent or relative with Alzheimer’s disease. Find out about what causes dementia and the signs to watch for a free Alzheimer’s family caregiver workshops from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in May at Home Instead Senior Care, 2095 S. Pontiac Way, Denver. Call 303-389-5700; RSVP by the Friday before the workshop you want to attend.

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YOUR WEEK: BOWLING, QUILTS & CINEMA COMING SOON/MAY 11-12

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THURSDAY/MAY 9 AWARDS CEREMONY The Arvada Police Department will recognize officers and citizens making a difference in our community at its spring awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. In addition, the Arvada Police will recognize second-graders from Arvada elementary schools who participated in the fifth annual Police Officer Appreciation coloring content. The ceremony is open to the public; the event is free, and coffee and desserts will be served immediately following the ceremony.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY/MAY 9-10, MAY 16-17 GOLDEN HS events Golden High School presents One Act

Plays by the school’s Stage Right Productions on May 9-10. The school’s music department presents its pops concert at 7 p.m.

May 16-17. All events are in the auditorium at the high school.

For information about the events, or tickets, contact Angela Becker at abecker@jeffco.k12.co.us.

COMING SOON

POTTERY SALE Potters for Peace will have its annual pottery sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church, 12755 W. Cedar Drive, Lakewood. Visit www.pottersforpeace.org. Volunteers and donations of pots are needed. For information, contact Sue Howell at suehowell0@gmail.com.

COMING SOON/MAY 14 MOMS LUNCHEON Colorado Women’s Connection plans its Moms of All Ages luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-985-2458 for reservations. Visit www. coloradowomensconnection.com.

SPAIN FROM its heights as the dominant country in the world in the 16th century, Spain is now one of the European countries struggling with debt. Join Active Minds from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, as we explore the roots and legacy of the Spanish Empire and how this important country fits into the regional and global puzzle today. The free program will be at First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. No RSVP required.

SOMALIA SOMALIA’S history is a story of Colonialism

COMING SOON/MAY 11 BOWLING FUNDRAISER The Arvada West High School Foundation plans a bowling fundraiser from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Western Bowl, 10000 Ralston Road, Arvada. Proceeds will go toward supporting scholarships and programs for Arvada West students. For one price, you can enjoy 2 games of bowling, shoes included. Face painting for the kids and a silent auction also are planned. Reservations are recommended by April 26.

Email arvadawesthighschoolfoundation@hotmail.com for reservations, or visit www.arvadawesthighschoolfoundation. org for information.

MOVIE SHOWING “The War,” starring Kevin Costner as a Vietnam War vet who deals with a rivalry between his son and another group of children, will show at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Living Light of Peace, 5925 Miller. The movies was rated PG-13 in 1994. Movie is free; adults, teens, and older children are welcome.

SUSTAIN ARVADA Does the idea of conserving resources and saving money put a smile on your face? Then the place to be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11 is Olde Town Arvada for the first Sustain Arvada Festival. Celebrate community successes as we showcase examples of resource conservation and teach ways to practice conserving in your daily life.

CHILDREN’S TEA Celebrate Mother’s Day with your children

or grandchildren by introducing them to the luxury of a firstrate tea party. Arvada Historical Society presents A Children’s Tea at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Enjoy herbal tea with scones, tea sandwiches and desserts along with a program, “The Hanky Hit Parade” by Katie Dix, Vintage Hanky Raconteur. Enjoy storytelling and fun activities about handkerchiefs. Each guest will receive a gift of a new or vintage hanky. Prepaid reservations are required. Call 303-431-1261 to make your reservation.

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years, and added that current budget projections looking five years and more into the future, still show zero pay increases for county employees, which she characterized as “unrealistic.” She said future budget meetings would contain preliminary reports on what pay increases for county

yielding to authoritarianism dissolving into anarchy. Chaos has reigned since the early 1990’s with rampant wars between rival clans, with no functional government in charge. Severe famine prompted the United Nations and the United States to intervene in the 1990s with decidedly mixed results. Lately, heavily armed Somali pirates in speedboats have been seizing passing cargo ships and oil tankers and holding the ships and crew for ransom. Join Active Minds from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St. The program is free; RSVP at 303-742-4800.

tion Dog Training and Rescue, using behavior science, holistic approaches and positive reinforcement techniques tailored to each individual dog, pet parent and specific situation. Learn to evaluate behavior, design exercises, coach humans, handle dogs, deliver presentations, and resolve and prevent a variety of behavior problems. Classes in Denver and Lakewood. Request an application at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com. Contact mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382 for information.

ARVADA RUNNING Club is offering $1,200 in college track or cross-country scholarships to one or two graduating high school girls for the 2013-14 school year. Eligible students must live in Arvada and/or attend an Arvada-area high school and plan to participate in a formal track or cross-country program during their freshman year in college. This is the third year in a row the club has offered scholarship funds. Applications are available on Arvada high school Naviance websites. For more information, contact arvadarunningclub@gmail.com or ltkrapes@msn.com.

RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 19 RECURRING/THROUGH MAY CHOIR AUDITIONS Auditions for P’zazz Children’s Choir and Dynamix Singers will take play from 3-6 p.m. daily through May. P’zazz is for singers ages 9-12. Singers should prepare

LECTURE SERIES Unique Lives & Experiences welcomes lecturers, artists and celebrities who will share perspectives from their lives. The series is at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. On Monday, March 11, the series welcomes Vicente and Marta Fox, Mexico’s former president and first lady. The series also includes Jane Goodall, primatologist and conservationist, on Monday, April 1; Sissy Spacek on Tuesday, May 14; and Dionne Warwich on Tuesday, June 4. The lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 1-866-449-8118. Visit www.uniquelives.com.

at Trinity series continues April 9 with Miriam Kapner and Friends featuring chamber music paying tribute to the oboe; and May 14 with Nicolo Spera offering an evening of classical guitar. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada. Tickets are available at the door, by online reservation at www.tpcarvada.org, or by calling 303422-3656, ext. 25. Parking is free.

RECURRING EVENTS

RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 17 QUILT ENTRIES Firehouse Quilts is looking for quilt entries for its eighth annual quilt show to support its mission of helping children in crisis. The special theme this year is Patriotic, plus there are 13 other categories you can enter. The show will be July 19-20 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock.

Final entries are due by June 21, but entries received by May 17 receive an early bird rate. All forms and instructions are available at www.firehousequilts.org; click on “Quilt Show” at the top.

To list your congregation services call Viola Ortega at 303-566-4089

CATHOLIC

UPCOMING CONCERTS Future performances in the Tuesdays

RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 12

Theater show Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, presents “South Pacific” through May 12 at 470 S. Allison Parkway. During World War II, love blooms between a young nurse and a secretive Frenchman. Show times are 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Call 303-987-7845 or visit www.performancenow.org.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

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the Star-Spangled Banner, sung a cappella. The choir meets from 4:14-6:15 p.m. Mondays at Studio, 11905 W. 107th Ave., Broomfield. Dynamix is for singers ages 13-18, and singers should prepare a song with a CD track and the Star-Spangled Banner. The choir meets from 4:14-6:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Studio. Visit www.singpzazz.com for information, or call Jeannie Card for audition appointment, 303-466-8275.

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church

Proclaiming Christ to the Mountains and Plains www.SaintJoanCatholic.org 12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232 Daily Masses: 8:30 AM, Mon-Sat Confessions: After Mass, Mon, Wed-Fri; Sat: 9:00-10:00 AM; 4:00-4:45 PM Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 AM, 5:30 PM

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Jefferson Unitarian Church 14350 W. 32nd Ave. 303-279-5282 www.jeffersonunitarian.org A Religious Home for the Liberal Spirit Service Times: 9:15am / 11:00am Religious education for all ages.

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In looking to increase revenue to maintain services, one topic that the county commissioners will have to decide upon is whether to increase county taxes up to the level they are already entitled to. The county mill levy is currently less than what the county government could collect, without voter approval.

“Twenty-six million dollars seems like the gap between what we did collect and what we could collect,” if taxes were raised to the maximum in 2012, Caputo said.

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Ralston Valley, D’Evelyn lead Jeffco state qualifiers A-West also sends four teams to state; Lakewood High sends three

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews. com DENVER — Ralston Valley continued dominant play in Class 5A Jeffco into the regional tennis tournament as all seven of the Mustangs entries qualified for the state tournament Friday at Mullen High School.

After an undefeated regular season, the Mustangs dominated regionals. All eleven of their varsity players will participate in the state tournament at Gates Tennis Center starting Thursday.

“Our success this season is attributed to the work done in the offseason by these girls. With the weather issues and limited practice time we’ve encountered, I felt comfortable knowing these athletes had put in a lot of time in the off season on grooving their strokes and game,” Ralston Valley coach Kim Greason said.

Ralston Valley No. 1 singles Alex Purfield, No. 2 singles: Isabella Melena, and No. 3 singles Megan Wewel were among the state qualifiers.

D’Evelyn shines at state

D’Evelyn, last year’s runner up in Class 4A, proved itself again as the elite team — in not only 4A Jeffco — but in the entire state.

The Jaguars qualified all but one of their teams for the state tournament.

D’Evelyn No. 1 singles Lorraine Smith, No. 2 singles Annie Horn and No. 3 singles Lexi Reed all qualified to play at state.

D’Evelyn No. 2 doubles team of Abby Lyderns and Kara Robbins, No. 3 doubles team of Amanda Seamann and Sarah Dinegar and No. 4 doubles Izzy Lydens and Katherine Jacobs qualified as well.

“We knew we had a really good team coming back but we also had to go out and prove it, which we did. I am very proud of our team,” D’Evelyn coach Marshall Carpenter said.

D’Evelyn No. 1 singles Lorianne Smith is just one of nine Jaguar state qualifiers. Photo by Dan Williams Lakewood sent three of its teams to the state tournament in No. 3 singles Paige Stockton, No. 1 doubles Sasha Harrison and Schafer Kowalchik, and No. 3 doubles Ze Ching and Cristi Kraut.

Arvada West on the rise

Last but certainly not least was the surprise play of Arvada West.

After qualifying only one team to state last year, as well as losing several key players to graduation, the Wildcats qualified four teams to the state tournament.

A-West No. 3 singles Madison Fortunato, No. 2 doubles team of Kristin Thompson and Maddy Teter, No. 3 doubles team of Molly Esfahani and Sarah White, and the No. 4 doubles team of Rachael

STATE QUALIFIERS CLASS 4A

NO. 2 SINGLES: Isabella Melena, Ralston Valley

NO. 1 SINGLES: Lorraine Smith, D’Evelyn

NO. 3 SINGLES: Madison Fortunato, Arvada West; Paige Stockton, Lakewood; Megan Wewel, Ralston Valley

NO. 2 SINGLES: Annie Horn, D’Evelyn NO. 3 SINGLES: Lexi Reed, D’Evelyn NO. 2 DOUBLES: Darian Trengove and Rvede Degiovanni, Wheat Ridge; Abby Lyderns and Kara Robbins, D’Evelyn NO. 3 DOUBLES: Amanda Seamann and Sarah Dinegar, D’Evelyn NO. 4 DOUBLES: Izzy Lydens and Katherine Jacobs, D’Evelyn 5A JEFFCO STATE QUALIFIERS:

NO. 2 DOUBLES: Kristin Thompson and Maddy Teter, Arvada West; Breanna Harr and Karleigh Kimble, Ralston Valley NO. 3 DOUBLES: Ze Ching and Cristi Kraut, Lakewood; McKenzie Reed and Taylor Reed, Ralston Valley; Molly Esfahani and Sarah White, Arvada West NO. 4 DOUBLES: Rachael Schauer and Katie Guettlein, Arvada West; Ellen Manwaring and Katherine Richards, Ralston Valley

NO. 1 SINGLES: Alex Purfield, Ralston Valley Schauer and Katie Guettlein will all continue to play postseason tennis.

“I am so proud of our girls and

NO. 1 DOUBLES: Allyson Goto and Kelsey Maass, Ralston Valley; Sasha Harrison and Schafer Kowalchik, Lakewood

everything they were able to accomplish this year. It shows how hard working of a group we have

and I am really proud of the season we had,” A-West coach Jenna Marvin said.

Final putt caps comeback in regional golf Tait wins tournament but 5A Jeffco shines at Raccoon Creek

‘I knew if I stayed

By Daniel Williams

playing smart golf

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews. com LITTLETON — Some of Class 5A’s best golfers swung through Raccoon Creek Golf Course for what turned out to be a dramatic finish at regionals Saturday.

5A Jeffco dominated the tournament but the best was saved for last as Columbine’s Jaylee Tait erased a three-shot deficit over the final six holes for a comeback victory over

Left, Area golf teams competed in the Region 5 golf tournament on Monday at Raccoon Creek Golf Course. Photo by Jonathan Maness

focused and kept that I would have a chance to win.’

Jaylee Tait Dakota Ridge’s Sydney Merchant.

Tait made her final putt and then cheered as a crowd applauded her 74 score comeback win.

“I knew if I stayed focused and kept playing smart golf that I would have a chance to win,” Tait said.

Merchant finished with a

77. But Jeffco golfers dominated the day on the challenging Raccoon Creek course.

Arvada West’s Ali Peper qualified for the state tournament with her 87, which was good enough for a fourthplace finish.

Pomona’s Zarena Brown finished tied for fifth at 88 with Ralston Valley’s Ashlyn Kirschner.

After a forgettable front nine, Kirschner turned it on the back nine and shot a 39, which catapulted her up the leaderboard.

“I am definitely proud of the way we golfed today. There are so many great players out here that you have to keep fighting, and I think we did that today,” Ralston Valley coach David Butler said.

5A Jeffco accounted for all top six shooters at the regional.

A complete list will be posted online as it comes available.

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May 9, 2013

Golden survives thriller over Wheat Ridge D’Evelyn wraps up league title; Green Mountain finishes strong

stretch.

Arvada (6-12-1, 3-5) struggled over the first half of its schedule but went 5-5 over the last 10 games.

By Daniel Williams

Pomona dealt rival Ralston Valley a 3-1 loss to wrap up both teams regular season schedule Saturday at Ralston Valley High School.

Pomona’s victory was fueled by senior Sean McClure who hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning to break up a one-run game.

Ralston Valley senior Josh Peterson went 2-for-3 at the plate but the Mustangs weren’t able to generate any offense.

The Mustangs (11-8, 4-4) finished fourth overall.

The Panthers (7-11, 3-4) snapped a three-game losing streak with the victory.

PANTHERS BEAT RIVAL ‘STANGS

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com GOLDEN — Golden baseball outlasted a scrappy Wheat Ridge team in a 2-1 extra innings victory Saturday at Golden High School.

Golden senior Eli Thornquist struck out 16 batters over nine innings in one of the best pitching performances in 4A Jeffco this season.

Sophomore Paul Richy scored the game winning run in the 10th inning for the Demons and he also pitched well in relief.

Wheat Ridge senior Nick Ricigliano also pitched well striking out nine batters over seven innings. But the Farmers offense wasn’t able to crack Thornquist who was nearly unhittable.

Wheat Ridge (10-8, 8-5) wrapped up its regular season schedule at Evergreen on Monday.

Golden (7-11, 6-7) wrapped up its regular season schedule Monday at Alameda High School.

JAGS CLINCH LEAGUE TITLE

D’Evelyn baseball sealed the Class 4A Jeffco league title with a 12-2 victory over Arvada Saturday at D’Evelyn High School.

The Jaguars had nine different players record a hit including senior Brandon Morrison going 3-for-3 with two RBIs. The victory was also the 17th of the season for D’Evelyn (17-1, 12-1), which also was a perfect 7-0 at home.

After starting the season unbeaten in its first three games, Arvada ended its regular season in a slump not winning in more than a month.

But the Bulldogs (3-13-1, 1-12) were also one of the youngest teams in the league featuring a roster of 10 underclassmen including three freshmen.

RAM TOUGH DOWN STRETCH

Green Mountain baseball stayed hot with a 10-0 victory over Alameda High School Saturday at Green Mountain High School.

The Rams (11-7, 9-4) wrapped up their regular season

Rare loss for Faith Christian

Wheat Ridge’s Diego Sanchez fired up after a Golden batter strikes out. Photo

by Dan Williams with four straight victories and finished second in Class 4A Jeffco.

Freshman Wyatt Featherson went 1-for-2 with a tworun triple and junior Justin Akiyama hit a two-run single as well. Alameda senior Jorge Gonzalez went 1-for-2 and junior Lucious Harris also went 1-for-2.

The Pirates (4-14, 2-11) struggled to a seventh-place finish in 4A Jeffco but they also have seven sophomores and three freshmen on their varsity roster.

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TIGERS TAME WILDCATS

Lakewood managed to finish the regular season in the top half of Class 5A Jeffco with a 9-4 victory Friday at Arvada West High School.

Lakewood senior George Coughlin threw six innings of strong baseball giving up a pair of runs. George also went 2-for-3 at the plate with a double.

The Tigers (10-8, 4-4) won three of four games down the

Sports quiz 1) What was R.A. Dickey’s career high for wins in a major-league season before he won 20 games with the New York Mets in 2012?

2) Who is the winningest manager in major-league history whose last name begins with the letter “Q”?

3) Name the first SEC player to win a Heisman Trophy.

4) In the past 25 years (19872012), eight coaches have taken a team to consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals. Name five of them.

Faith Christian suffered a rare loss falling to Eaton 6-2 Monday at Faith Christian High School.

The loss snapped a 14-game winning streak for the Eagles. However, Faith Christian dominated league play finishing 14-0 in the Class 3A/2A Metro league standings.

The Eagles (15-2, 14-0) hadn’t lost since March but perhaps the loss serve as a catalyst as Faith’s players prepare for the playoffs.

Faith Christian is led by senior Tyler Tucker, who this season has a .400 batting average, 20 RBIs and a pair of home runs.

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If you have an observant eye you will see a growing level of wildlife activity subtlety occurring all around.

During the winter, Canada geese and ducks were seen in large flocks moving from night water roosts to feed on grass parks and golf courses, or beyond the cities to grain fields.

Squirrels, rabbits and prairie dogs and other small animals followed similar habits as they forged for winter food and water.

With the seasonal transition, you can see pairs and couples among the goose, duck and bird populations.

Squirrels, rabbits and prairie dogs may look slightly larger and may move a bit slower as they approach birthing days.

Small birds, hawks and eagles can be seen in pairs, selecting nesting sites. Some mated pairs have already selected nests and are warming eggs already laid.

Spring is a time of year when we need to sharpen our senses and be more aware of the wild world around us.

The cities have done a commendable job in setting aside considerable open space along creek bottoms, wondering irrigation canals, timbered areas, ponds, river access and weeded natural habitat.

What too often goes without thought is the responsibility we play in protecting and supporting wildlife in our own backyards.

Having thousands of acres of protected open space does not on its own assure the natural environment we seek. With that open space goes our role to protect the en-

A pair of bald eagles feeding at nest. Photo courtesy of the National Wildlife Federation

vironment of the wild creatures that share the urban setting with us.

There are a number of basic things we can do in our own backyards to support and encourage the presence of birds and small animals.

Place bird feeders in trees or garden plots and provide bird baths for water.

Plant shrubs and trees that provide habitat, nesting and protection for the birds and animals.

When pruning trees and shrubs be watchful for nests or lodging sites and pro-

tect them. Be observant of family pets, to assure they do not disturb nests or lodging sites.

Birds will soon emerge from their nests and small animals such as cottontail rabbits, squirrels will move from their lodges.

A growing population of American bald eagles and a wide variety of hawks and owls are making the north area their nesting and fledgling areas.

When taking pets on trail walks be watchful of newborn animals and birds and avoid contacts by pets.

One of our worst sins in our coexistence with wildlife is the carelessness in which we sometimes drive.

To many of us nothing is more unsettling than to see a driver hit and kill a squirrel racing across the street or ignoring a rabbit at curb side before making the run to the other side of the street.

We need to be more mindful that there are mutual elements in our wild environment.

We can do a better job protecting wild creatures.

What you donate in Arvada, stays in Arvada.

On Saturday May 11, 2013 our community will participate in one of the largest single-day food drives in the world. Thanks to our local Arvada Letter Carriers, what you donate here in Arvada will stay in our community to help our neighbors in need.

On May 11th, place your food donations outside by your mail box by 10:00am.

Your postal carrier or one of our volunteers will pick up throughout the day.

Our goal this year is 55,000 pounds.

For more information, visit: www.ArvadaCFB.org

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May 9, 2013

Ethics in business recognized

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The Rotary Club of Golden recently recognized a Littleton handyman company and a Golden civic nonprofit as part of its annual Ethics in Business Awards.

The eighth annual Ethics in Business awards luncheon was held April 18 in the Denver West Marriott.

This year’s for-profit winner was A Master’s Hands, owned by Jim and Michele Bartlett, while the non-profit winner was the Golden Civic Foundation.

Rotary clubs around the world seek to promote ethical behavior by asking their members to consider four questions for all of their words and deeds: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned?

Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Is it beneficial to all concerned?

Every year the Rotary Club of Golden canvases the community for nominations for businesses and nonprofits.

Those applications are then given to an ethics class at the Colorado School of Mines, where the winners are chosen.

The business started after Jim Bartlett was laid off from a high paying job in high tech. Having grown up in a household of master craftsmen, Jim Bartlett had always been handy, and began doing odd jobs for friends and neighbors hwhile looking for a new tech position.

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“Sometimes they have a really long honey-do list, but no honey to do that list,” Jim Bartlett said.

“We serve every client as if we were serving God,” Jim Bartlett added.

Golden Civic Foundation’s board president Mike Cruson accepted the award on behalf of his organization, and led the room in a round of applause for the 95-year-old organization founder Heinie Foss, who was in attendance.

Longtime Civic Foundation supporter Randy Chapman gave a brief history of the organization, from its founding by Foss, through the revitalization of many of the buildings in downtown Golden, and including the

foundation’s “generous and consistent support to Golden’s nonprofit and cultural organizations.”

CBS Weatherman Ed Greene was the master of ceremonies for the luncheon, which was attended by Golden City Council members, Congressman Ed Perlmutter, Former Colorado First Lady Francis Owen, and Jefferson County Commissioner Faye Griffin.

The keynote speaker was Dr. Corey Ciocchetti, associate professor of Business Ethics and Legal Studies at the University of Denver.

Also in attendance were award winners from previous years, including My Pie owner Peter Crouse from Wheat Ridge, and staff from The Action Center serving Jefferson County.

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Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 6th day of Ma , 2013: Ordinance 4386: An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between the City of Arvada and Leyden Rock Metropolitan District No. 1 Ordinance 4387: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Berry Patch, from City of Arvada A-1 (Agricultural) to City of Arvada R-E (Residential-Estate), and Amending Arvada, Colorado, 7000 Lee Street Legal Notice No.: 80084 First Publication: May 9, 2013 Last Publication: May 9, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript _______________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE The following Council Bill was CONTINUED by the City Council of the City of Arvada to May 20, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.: CB13-016: An Ordinance Amending Section 182 of Chapter 102, Utilities, of the Arvada City Code Pertaining to Water Surcharges Legal Notice No.: 80087 First Publication: May 9, 2013 Last Publication: May 9, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

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