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Hickenlooper hones in on economy Says workforce development, funding education key to supporting middle class By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Gov. John Hickenlooper delivered his annual State of the State address Jan. 15 during a joint session of the General Assembly, commending the state’s booming business sector and encouraging bipartisanship. “The state of our state is strong,” Hickenlooper said. “According to almost every national ranking, Colorado is now one of the top states for business climate and job growth.” Hickenlooper credits the state’s economic success to collaboration between state and local economic development developers. Pointing to the state’s economic development strategy to recruit talents and lure companies to Colorado from across the nation, Hickenlooper highlighted compa-
nies such as Panasonic, Cool Planet Energy Systems and Arrow Electronics as prime contributors to the state’s economic successes through job creation. Helping companies like Lockheed Martin, Charles Schwab and Woodward to grow has also added to the state’s growing job market, Hickenlooper said. Supporting the middle class and Colorado’s rural areas, where unemployment remains high, through workforce development will be met with an effort to jumpstart Hickenlooper’s economic plan in what he called Colorado Blueprint 2.0 from the Office of Economic Development and International Trade. “The team will again be visiting all 14 regions of the state soliciting a vision for economic development starting with the counties where employment is most lagging. Counties like Otero, Costilla, San Miguel, and Huerfano,” Hickenlooper said. “Our challenge is to make sure economic prosperity reaches every household in all 64 counties.” The governor spoke briefly about his frustrations with TABOR but gave little
Gov. John Hickenlooper delivers the annual State of the State address Jan. 15. Photo by Amy Woodward guidance as to how the Legislature should navigate taxing and spending conflicts. “Amendment 23 demands more new money than we can possibly expect to have two years from now,” Hickenlooper said. “If we do nothing, if we pretend the fu-
ture will take care of itself, and we’re back here in two years facing what was clearly an avoidable crisis, history will show that we Economy continues on Page 5
Enrollment numbers raise expansion pressure Jeffco school board debating new construction By Crystal Anderson
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Inside the school house, a now transformed upscale whiskey bar, are hundreds of makeshift card catalogs, a bar top crafted from No. 2 pencils, wooden chair and desk combination light fixtures and more school-themed items. Photo by Crystal Anderson
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New school-themed restaurant opens in Olde Town Arvada By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com In 1882, Benjamin F. Wadsworth donated money to build a brick schoolhouse — one of the first in Arvada — in the heart of the emerging city’s downtown. Today, after several changes of hand the Olde Town schoolhouse has a new owner, Scott Spears, who’s going back to the building’s roots roots in an innovative way. Opening the first week of February, School House Kitchen and Libations, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., will be the latest addition to the array of Olde Town Arvada dining options. Located in the former DiCicco’s building, the comfort-style American restaurant will offer family din-
ing, a lounge area with a bar and an expanded rooftop deck. “Our goal is to give something that’s more of a Denver style that’s not downtown,” he said. “Olde Town Arvada as a whole is fun and vibrant, and we want to continue to do that.” A casual restaurant, School House Kitchen and Libations features a classroom-like atmosphere with No. 2 pencils lining the bar top, wooden desks transformed into light fixtures, bus seats turned into seating and basketball courts as tables. “We always had it in the back of our heads,” Spears said about buying the schoolhouse. “It’s an old schoolhouse, built in 1882 and that’s what it was supposed to be — so we just kinda rolled with it.” The restaurant, which also includes a whiskey bar, boasts a selection of 25 craft beers on tap and more than 250 varieties
of whiskey for customers to imbibe. “They’ll come in (customers) and see something from school and, hopefully, it’s a good memory,” Spears said. “If it’s a bad memory, don’t worry, we’ve got drinks to help you forget it.” Inspired by Denver establishments, Spears said he hopes the restaurant draws visitors from across the metro area, something his fellow merchant, Karen Miller, owner of Paws and Play, 7403 Grandview Ave., appreciates. “We’re thrilled that Scott is not only preserving the old schoolhouse, but accentuating it with his decor. This is a place that everyone will want to come see,” said Miller, also president of the Historic Olde Town Arvada merchants association. “We’ll see that corner come to life the same way Arvada Beer enlivened the corner to the south.” For more information, visit www.facebook.com/Schoolhousearvada.
During a heated discussion, the Jefferson County Board of Education voted for a third time, 3-2, to table a decision about financing future facilities amid growing enrollment concerns. “Let’s not overrun our $99 million dollar budget, let’s honor the budget, operate within it and make the hard choices just like every parent does with their checkbook every month,” said Board President Ken Witt. The discussion, centering around the district’s pressing needs to accommodate an influx of students, began at the beginning of the school year. Since that time, Steve Bell, Jeffco’s chief facilities operator and his team have asked the board to examine the district’s growth and possibly finance the creation of two schools and completion of an existing expansion project. This growth, stemming from the increased amount of community and housing developments, is spiking area enrollments in north Arvada and Lakewood, prompting the need for an additional 4,500 seats. “What I’m trying to do is figure out how we’re going to educate 5,000 children ... In two years, we may be in a different spot and you guys are going to be sitting there again, and we’re going to have the same conversation,” said board member Jill Fellman. “We need to look long term.” To solve the growing issue, Bell suggested applying for $80 million in Certificates of Participation (COPs), a way to fund the projects immediately and repay the amount over the next 20 to 25 years. “We think the best option that we have is to issue what as known of Certificates of Participation, that works best right now,” Bell said. “It’s a good opportunity for us as a borrower.” According to Bell, this option would not place a burden on taxpayers and allows the district more time to pay off the amount
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Repeal on guns laws introduced Sz Bills aim to reverse criminal background checks, large ammo cap By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com In the first batch of proposed bills for the legislative session, Republicans wasted little time introducing repeals on state gun laws. Two separate measures were introduced in the state House, including House Bill 1050 and HB 1009. HB 1050 proposes to repeal the state’s requirement for criminal background checks concerning private gun transfers from unlicensed gun dealers.
The bill banishes the requirement for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to impose a fee for the instant criminal background check, which is $10, although the fee may be adjusted in the future. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Janak Joshi, R-Colorado Springs, and co-sponsored by newly elected Sen. Laura Woods, R-Arvada. “We’re basically taxing the Second Amendment,” Woods said. “It doesn’t keep guns out of the hands of bad guys and you look at gun-free zones — Chicago, Paris — you’ll see that gun laws do not prevent bad people from getting guns because by definition bad people don’t care what the laws are and they get guns anyway.” The state Legislature approved expanding background checks for gun purchases in 2013, along with the 15-round limit on ammunition magazines. Through HB 1009, Republicans are looking to reverse the ban
on larger ammunition magazines. Rep. Patrick Neville, R-Franktown, is helping to sponsor HB 1009 and said the original bill to ban large ammunition magazines is not enforceable. The gun laws in general, including the required criminal background check, is more about gun control than public safety, he said. “I don’t even think it’s really enforceable in the first place, and that’s usually one of the initial goals of the gun-control agenda is to have a registration so they can identify, and that’s what this is attempting to do over a period of years is create that universal registration,” Neville said. “Responsible gun ownership comes from the people, not the government.” Both bills have been assigned to the State, Veterans, and Military Affairs committee in the House.
“About 80 percent of the people in Colo-Pla rado support the background checks,” said swe Max Tyler, D-Lakewood, who sits on State, Veterans and Military Affairs committee. “This has definitely been a good tool forBy A public safety,” he said, citing CBI’s 2014 dataawoo that reported 285 people were denied gunscom through private purchases due to criminal C history. Dave Hoover, Lakewood resident and27 w member of Everytown for Gun Safety, a national organization that works to end gun violence, said the attempts to reverse the state’s gun laws are a “slap in the face.” “It’s just an insult,” said Hoover, who lost his nephew in the Aurora movie theater shooting of July 2012. “These laws hold people accountable. And for our politicians not to understand — it astounds me that they don’t get it.”
ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Chocolate Affair The 9th annual Chocolate Affair will scrumptiously take over Olde Town Arvada, Saturday, Feb. 7. Held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the annual dessert festival will showcase local chefs, bakers and chocolatiers’ finest chocolate creations to tantalize the taste buds. From chocolate cake to chocolate wine, visitors can be sure to find a delectable treat for the even the pickiest of chocolate lovers.
Treat tickets are $1 a piece or 6 for $5 with proceeds benefiting the Ralston House, a nonprofit organization providing support services for youth victims of sexual assault. For more information, call 720-8987403.
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seeking public input regarding potential topics at their Jan. 27 meeting. Held at 1 p.m. at Sportline Team Sports, 6543 Wadsworth Blvd., the meeting will decipher what topics the group will choose to educate its members and the community vital to local, state and national issues. For more information, contact 303-6780873 or visit www.lwvjeffco.org.
The League of Women Voters is currently planning its 2015-2016 year, and is
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Szabo named new Jeffco county commissioner Plans pending for swearing-in ceremony By Amy Woodward awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Colorado Rep. Libby Szabo from District 27 was selected as Jefferson County com-
missioner for District 1. Szabo, who successfully ran for a third term in November, will be filling the vacancy left behind by former county commissioner Faye Griffin Griffin was elected to a four-year term in 2012 , but left her post early after winning the 2014 election for Jeffco clerk and recorder. Out of 11 people who applied for the vacancy, the list was narrowed down to five
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finalists with the Jefferson County Commissioner Vacancy Committee voting unanimously for Szabo, said E.V. Leyendecker, chairman for the Jeffco GOP. Her knowledge of governments and business helped to set her apart, Leyendecker said. “We liked her experience
in election positions and her ability to work with others,” he said. Plans to swear in Szabo are still pending. Szabo’s move creates a new vacancy for District 27 in the state legislature, which a GOP vacancy committee will also have to appoint someone to. As of press time Reps. Clarice Navarro of Pueblo and Polly Lawrence of Douglas County have expressed their interest.
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Citizens’ Academy open
Applications are being accepted for the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy which starts Wednesday, March 18. The program runs 10 weeks, each Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m. Participants will learn the many aspects of law enforcement from veteran deputies who teach in their own areas of expertise. In a classroom setting — enhanced with tours — citizens will acquire firsthand knowledge of patrol, criminal er is investigations, K-9, Bomb Squad, detention operations, and more. 5th Participation in any physical activities ng is strictly voluntary. Commitment to the program is required, and participation is ace free. Applicants must be residents of Jeffco are and at least 18 years old. For further informera. mation and an application, go online, or arks contact Mark Techmeyer, public informaksvi- tion officer at 303-271-5602 mtechmey@ jeffco.us.
Applications accepted for House District 27 seat
The HD 27 vacancy committee is ac-
cepting applications for the district seat as Rep. Libby Szabo moves to sit as Jeffco commissioner for District 1. An applicant must be a United States citizen, at least 25 years of age, a resident of House District 27 for the past 12 months, and a registered Republican. Qualified candidates may apply to be appointed as state representative by obtaining a questionnaire from House District 27 vacancy committee chair Denise Mund (or online at http://www.jeffcorepublicans.com/), and returning it to Mund by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Following in-person finalist interviews, a formal vote of the 15-member committee will be taken at a location to be determined on Saturday, Jan. 31, at noon. To make sure information about the process is clearly and consistently shared, potential applicants are invited to participate in a conference call with executive members of the House District 27 vacancy committee on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10:45 a.m. The conference call number is 605475-4000 (Code 618101#).
Jeffco’s 4-H Summer Day Camp’s registration
The Jefferson County Extension office announced open enrollment for 4-H Summer Day Camps. The outdoor based camps include a variety of activities that educate elementary age students to learnabout ecology, sustainability, Colorado history, and teamwork in a hands-on, interactive atmosphere. The programs incorporate day trips to Jefferson County parks and open space. The camps are divided by grade level, and available for students going into the third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades. The 4-H summer day camps run Monday through Friday throughout June and July. To learn more about the 4-H Summer Day Camps, the daily curriculum, or to register online, please visit. http://jeffcoextension.org/4h/4h-camp.shtml.
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Two Rivers Coffee shop opens new location New spot brewing up more than just fresh coffee By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com With the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the air, Eric Yochim saw a vision turn into reality while celebrating the expansion and renovation of his business — Two Rivers Café and Roastery. “We had an opportunity to move just a few doors down into this new location and really kind of mature into the vision that’s been brewing for a while and live into the dreams that we’ve wanted to for Two Rivers,” he said. On Jan. 16, the upscale coffee shop opened its doors at 7745 Wadsworth Blvd. with a larger space, café and in-house roastery. With seating for 80 and a larger patio, the shop can offer guests more space to enjoy their favorite coffee drinks and the café’s new food options. “We want to focus on the creation of food and the quality of food,” Yochim said about sourcing locally and creating high quality food. “That’s something I think we’ve lacked … We’re hoping that will really allow us to have different kind of events.” The new café, run by Chef Chris Teigland, winner of the 2014 Denver International Food and Wine Festival, will feature a variety of grab-and-go items, pastries and a few signature plated dishes. From breakfast burritos to short-rib grilled cheese, guests will have a myriad of items to choose. Central in the new location is the coffee connossieur’s in-house roastery. A specialty coffee shop, Two Rivers roasts its own cof-
While educating guests about the benefits of coffee, Two Rivers Barista, Randall McNeal, pours a fresh cup of coffee during the grand re-opening celebration, Jan. 16. fee, allowing control over the freshness, flavor and shelf life of the product. Over the past year and a half, the shop has been roasting its own beans at a facility in downtown Denver and with this expansion, Yochim and his staff can now roast in-house, visually educating guests about the coffee. “Coffee being one of the most complex food items in the world; it has a lot of flavor to offer,” Yochim said. “So when we can roast that in house, we can really roast with the intention of bringing out the natural characteristics of the coffee and not im-
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The new in-house roastery allows customers to visually see the roasting process from beginning to end. Photo by Crystal Anderson parting any negative characteristics.” For longtime customer Rob Martin, this expansion allows him the opportunity to learn more of the roasting process and really enjoy high quality coffee in his local community. “I’m really looking forward to him (Yochim) bringing the roastery into the shop,” Martin said. “Besides a coffee shop, it’s a community center for local artists and business owners. Arvada needs something like him, besides this coffee shop, he really likes to help out the community.” Along with the café and roastery, Yochim said he would really like to host a variety of
Park and recreation district seeks community input By Crystal Anderson
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Over the next three months, the APEX Park and Recreation District will host three community meetings to better learn about community’s desires for recreation and gain feedback about the district’s master plan. “We’re going to ask for some help from the community to help us determine that the previous information we’ve gathered from the citizen’s committees and community surveys is still valid,” said Mike Miles, executive director of the Apex Park and Recreation District. The meetings, held monthly through March, seek to gain input on a variety of possible projects, such as an east Arvada recreation facility, improvements to the Lutz baseball fields, Long Lake Ranch facility, Simms Street Recreation Center, the Indian Tree Golf Course maintenance facility and the addition of outdoor aquatic facilities at the Apex Center. Part of the master plan, these projects have yet to be prioritized and would need voter approval to allocate the funding before the current bond expires in 2017. “We want to ask the citizens to help us
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community events, such as coffee cuppings (tastings), coffee pairings, 4 to 7 course tasting dinners, receptions and more to help foster and create more of a high quality atmosphere in the suburbs. “It’s going to be interesting,” he said. “It’s a little bit of a shake up of the identity of what we do, and it’s going to be maybe a little weird to see this place as a coffee shop in the morning and at night we’re doing this fancy tasting dinner — but I think it’s going to be a lot of fun.” For more information on Two Rivers Café and Roastery, visit www.tworiverscoffee.com.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS 6:30 p.m., Jan. 24, 2015, Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave. 6:30 p.m., Feb. 26, 2015, Apex Field House, 5724 Oak St. 6:30 p.m., March 26, Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. make some decisions related to what’s most important to them,” he said. “I’m hoping to hear confirmation of what we already know or something we don’t know and that we need to hear about in the first place.” Following these community meetings, the district will evaluate the information and begin talking about the direction the district should be heading in May. If interest is found for these projects, the district will evaluate the possibility of renew the current bond in an upcoming election cycle. “It’s a choice the community has to make,” he said. “If the citizens want more facilities they can extend the bonds so there’s no new taxes we’ll get money to build them, and if they don’t want anything then taxes will go down a little bit and have no new facilities.” The first community meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 29, at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave.
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n Prices put ski industry in bind years since. The trend has raised a question that has dogged the ski industry for years: Is the sport becoming unaffordable for the middle class? Industry leaders say that even though last-minute lift tickets at some resorts now exceed $100, skiing has never been more affordable, if you’re savvy about discounts.
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failed future generations of Coloradans.” While the state must continue to support workforce development, funding education must part be part of business growth, the governor said. Hickenlooper’s budget proposal includes a $200 million addition to the state education fund as a one-time increase for school districts. He supports continued assessments in English and pingsmath for high school students but tast-said that easing testing demands on helpseniors in social studies and science y at-“might be among the right answers.” “Beyond questions of funding, said.we need to confront the truth about ntitywhether Colorado’s kids are getting ybe a shop g this oing
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and eventually own the improvements. In 2012, Jeffco voters approved a bond issue to raise money for new facilities and other capital improvement projects, including the Sierra project. “We believe, our belief here in facilities, promises made, are promises we keep,” Bell said. While seeing the need, the board majority said using COP’s could be fiscally irresponsible.
Despite the availability of deals, a report commissioned in August by the National Ski Areas Association found that skiing in the U.S. has increasingly become a sport for the wealthy. The percentage of people who participate in snow sports with household incomes over $100,000 has risen over the past eight seasons from 45 percent of
the education they need to compete and succeed in the job market,” Hickenlooper said. The governor said he looks forward to the recommendations from the oil and gas task force appointed last year. But he did not speak on constructiondefects laws, one of the more publically anticipated reactions from the General Assembly this year. “I was surprised that constructiondefects reforms was not mentioned, that is a real problem with Colorado and it has been discussed for several years here in the legislature,” said Rep. Kevin Van Winkle, R-Highlands Ranch. “I was hoping he would become a champion on the issue.” Bills related to construction-defects laws remain to be seen this session but Sen. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, said he expects measures regarding the issue to come from Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Westminster, and Sen. Mark
Scheffel, R-Parker. “I am very confident that is going to get through the Senate, where there seems to be strong bipartisan support there,” Sen. Holbert said. The governor encouraged bipartisanship in a split Legislature that hasn’t been seen in 10 years. “Now is when we must come together to address these issues,” Hickenlooper said. “We don’t need to throw knives, just the political courage to face the facts and do some real math.” It’s a message the governor routinely gives, said Sen. Cheri Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge. “In his speech, what I heard is what I we’ve heard so many times from him — it’s a lot of collaboration and people working together,” Jahn said. “He hit on the big things that really are important to everyone in the state. “People can say he kicks the can down the road, I don’t see it that way.”
“For myself, it seems a little premature to make decisions on these things until we have a better idea of what we’re getting from the state,” said board member John Newkirk. To obtain COPs takes approximately 90 to 120 days. If the board approves the funding this school year, it would allow facilities to open the new schools and complete the existing projects by 2017. “We can’t yet again break our promises to our voters,” said board member Lesley Dahlkemper. “We were very clear about what the bond package was, what that bond package would pay for. And I agree, promises made are promises kept.”
Following this discussion, the board voted to table the decision, pending more information about the legality and specifics of the voter approved 2012 bond initiative which gave funding for new facilities. Upon hearing this, a frustrated Bell walked out of the room while the board continued to discuss the bond and finishing the existing Sierra expansion project. Around 15 minutes later, he resumed his place with staff members sitting in front of the board, where they are available to answer questions. “Please pardon absence,” he said “I had to regain my composure a little bit.”
ski area visitors in the 2006-07 season to 56 percent of visitors in the 2013-14 season, according to the report. Meanwhile, visits by those with household incomes under $50,000 dropped from Ski continues on Page 19
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What remains of your resolutions? Statistically speaking, as you’re reading this, nearly one-third of you have already given up on your New Year’s resolutions. That’s pretty depressing, isn’t it? Yes, it’s true — those of you who turn the calendar on January 1st and are convinced that this is the year for [blank] are frequently turning the calendar on February 1st remembering that this wasn’t even the month for [blank]. Care to test my hypothesis? Some time today or tomorrow, wander in to any 24hour Fitness or Y.M.C.A. and take a quick, approximate inventory of the number of people working out; then do the same thing in two weeks. Gym rats hate January, for that reason. Luckily, they know that they’ll have the place to themselves again in short order. I’ve frequently wondered about the wit and wisdom of New Year’s resolutions. Change, it turns out, is difficult. I saw this as a personal trainer: changing habits that get built over the course of decades, and to try to replace them, practically overnight, is a painful process. It is one that people embark on with the absolute best of intentions, but, all too frequently, fall short. Of course, when you’re talking about getting in shape, that is, quite literally, a painful process. Very often the clients that I worked with would come in because they didn’t like what they saw in the mirror or
because they had some event coming up that they wanted to look differently for. The problem with that motivation is that, as uncomfortable as that may be, it does not quite compare to the actual physical pain of exertion. So that brand of motivation fades. Quickly. A famous therapist used to say that people are capable of change, but only when whatever they’re doing now becomes more painful than change will be. I always used to think that that idea sold people short. I don’t any more. It works on an institutional level, too. That’s why the Denver Broncos, er, “parted ways” with Coach John Fox last week. Apparently, losing to the Ravens two years ago wasn’t painful enough, getting killed in the Super Bowl last year wasn’t painful enough, but the pathetic showing against the Colts was finally painful enough for John Elway to pull the trigger and enter into the uncertainty of a job search and a new regime.
Personally, I love the sentiment first voiced by University of Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley and repeated last week on sports talk radio, that “that which must be done eventually is best done immediately.” If something is bothering me, I try to work on it before it becomes painful to me or to somebody close to me. Do I succeed? Rarely. But there is a certain power inherent in facing problems on my own terms, rather than after a judge orders me into rehab. Is there some change that you’re trying to accomplish, some great goal that you’re chasing after? How many times have you told yourself “I’ll get started on that, just as soon as I . . .” In fact, how many of you pared down your list of resolutions this year to make it more “manageable”? I would encourage you to take up those issues today. And even if it’s only a few minutes a day, some small, new habit— that is usually the stuff of which life change is made. Don’t make 2015 “the year” — make the next five minutes “the time.” You’ll be astonished at what might happen. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His first novel, “The Accidental Christmas,” is available at MichaelJAlcorn. com.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What would you like to see implemented in your city in 2015? We asked folks in Arvada what they would like to see happen in and around their city in 2015.
“The first thing that jumps off my head is I’d like to see the city come up with some sort of a mechanism for advertising events as people come into Arvada.” John Bodnar, Arvada
“I would really like to see more support of small, local businesses over larger chains.” Sadie Russo, Arvada
“I’ll be really thrilled when the light rail is in place and I think that will help commuters because our commute is terrible. I’d also like to see the continuing build out of Olde Town.” Micki Nelson, Arvada
“I find we continue to push building and population growth without improving and expanding the infrastructure, particularly the roads and streets that support it. I’d like to see more street widening and improvements.” Don Storey, Arvada
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January 22, 2015
Work hard to find life memories amid death Every one of us faces a time in our lives when we have to say goodbye to someone else. And in this case I am speaking specifically to that time in our lives when a close friend or family member passes away and we have come to that point where we say our final farewells. In the past two weeks I have had to say goodbye to two very close friends who lost their individual battles with cancer. Both were relatively young and passed away much too soon, with both being survived by spouses and children. Very sad situations indeed, and I know many of you, if not most of you, have faced similarly sad situations and the passing away of friends and loved ones too. As I prepared myself to deliver both eulogies as a remembrance and tribute to their lives, I found myself fighting the profound sadness that filled my heart and balancing that against the incredible joy and wonderful memories I experienced with each one of them. The sadness I felt was powerful and I cried as I wrote the words that I would be speaking and sharing at each of their services. Yet even as the grief overwhelmed me, I was captivated by the thoughts, stories, and rich history I
experienced with my friends. It turned out that the single best thing I did in order to alleviate some my blues and sorrow was to speak with other friends and family members. Now I know this happens as a natural part of remembering someone when we gather for memorial services. We speak to people we haven’t seen in years and we talk about the same old stories of high school fame or of youthful mischievous behaviors. And in some cases not-soyouthful mischievous behaviors. We talk about the good times and we seem to let the bad times slip into oblivion. All of this is very helpful for some as they reminisce the good old days. What I found most helpful was not just talking about the quick stories we share
when we don’t know what else to say, but rather digging in and going deeper into some of the most meaningful events that were shared. Some of the deepest feelings that others were willing to share. And as I asked those deeper questions and pressed slightly harder for more depth in their responses, I found the others very willing to open up and share more from their hearts. In both cases as I probed my own memory, which led to intimate exchanges of information with the friends and family members, and a true celebration of life was forming in my mind and on my pad of paper. It became so much more than just what I was “supposed” to say during a eulogy or what would be deemed as “appropriate.” What materialized were robust, dynamic, funny, loving, passionate and provocative life stories. Things worth celebrating and sharing with the world. Giving the pastor and the priest fair warning of irreverent stories turned out to be the right move. Balancing humor with compassion, and finding a way to tell their “real” life story to celebrate a life well lived, allowed me to deal with my own grief better and gave me the ability to share the stories in a way far more meaningful than
the “supposed to say” and “church appropriate” language. You may never have to give a formal eulogy, but we all eulogize those we loved and lost in our hearts. So I share this story with you today so that maybe you too can find a little more relief and happiness by going deeper into the memories you shared with those who have passed away. Talk to your cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends, find out what they knew and what they enjoyed most. There is no doubt you will hear stories of love, laughter, mystery, hard work, character and a life worth celebrating. If you are also dealing with the loss of a loved one, I give you my condolences. And if there is anything you would like to share with me, I would love to hear all about the way you are celebrating their life at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we give time to respect and grieve, but also find ways to truly celebrate what we had, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
If I can’t save the world, at least I would save … Recently, in response to one of my columns, I was told that I can’t save the world. I know this intellectually and even emotionally, and I do understand that the world is vast and its challenges massive. However, I just heard of an intriguing approach. To paraphrase: “If I can’t save the world, at least I can save this puppy.” I realized that there are things –people, or places, or ideals – that individuals can work to save. So I asked people I know to share what they would save … if they couldn’t save the world. As you might imagine, the results are as varied as the people who answered. In some cases, the choices are tangible, but in most, the desired “saves” are bigger than one person’s ability. However, what I learned is that my friends – a small subsection of society as a whole – want to make a difference on a large scale, and are willing and able to try. Here are a few of their responses. It’s probably not surprising that several responses concern literature such saving books, saving poetry, and saving bookstores … all of which may be considered
endangered. Saving the printed word is easy: buy or borrow books, patronize bookstores and libraries, and continually stretch our minds with enjoyable, challenging, and beloved texts. The environment is high on many lists – soil for growing and trees for shade, and eliminating the floating plastic island in the Pacific, for example. And this: “I would like to preserve our natural habitats, and each community would take precious care of everything with a heartbeat.” One person may not be able to solve these problems, but working together we can inch closer, especially if we follow this example: “I recycle everything I can, use cloth grocery bags, and buy products respectfully.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR What about immigration’s cost to us? I enjoyed reading Ann Healey’s article on Rocio Mendez. She sounds like she is very dedicated and very deserving of our support. However, I have a concern. Who has paid for her education so far and who will pay in the future? While Rocio is only one person and I am sure the “system” was able to absorb her education expenses, I do not think that the taxpayers can or should cover the costs of the millions of illegal immigrants that are getting free educations at the expenses of taxpayers’ children. How many English as a second lan-
guage classes have had to be added to our schools for these children? How many other classes, such as art and music, have had to be canceled because the schools do not have the resources to cover these classes? It seems like today, parents are having to pay for many, many items that previously the schools were able to provide. I agree that the illegal children should be given the opportunity to get an education, but their parents should be helping to pay for the costs, just like the rest of the taxpaying citizens. Jim Young Parker
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Personally, I have three times the recycling as I have trash! More all-encompassing choices include joy, kindness, and this: “If I can’t save the world, I would at least like to save my belief in the humanity of its citizens.” Saving people came up often – from a spiritual standpoint, from the more-anonymous “someone in need,” and the more-personal “my sons.” A teacher said, “My kids,” and another friend said, “When I’ve complained about not doing enough for the world, I’m told that I’m doing good by raising a happy, healthy, caring kid who will hopefully pass on good values and concern for making things better.” My own choices? I would like to establish and preserve peace – from personal serenity to a world free of violent conflict. Noble? Sure. Doable? All I can do is try … starting with peace in my own heart.
So perhaps the response that sums up the entire discussion for me is this one: “If I can’t save the world, at least I would like to save one person at a time. It seems like a worn-out song, but it can be done if we make a difference in our realm of influence – how we meet the day and the people around us. It only takes a moment to say ‘thank you’ or ‘have a great day.’” In this nugget of wisdom, I believe we might find the means to achieve even the most noble of our “saves.” So to everyone out there, thank you for making a difference … have a great day! Andrea Doray is a writer who found two of her own favorites – tequila and saving oneself from reality TV by watching good cinema – among the responses. What would you save? Contact Andrea at a.doray@ andreadoray.com.
OBITUARIES KESSON
Shirley Kesson
Feb. 17, 1934 – Jan 19, 2015
Shirley Kesson after a long battle with melanoma. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Shirley will be missed. Memorial information and the full obituary is available at www.coloradocrematory. com. JONES
Valda M. Jones Valda M. Jones, 85 of Westminster/Arvada died December 31, 2014. Valda lived in Westminster for the longest period of her life and Arvada for her latter years. She was originally from Shattuck, Oklahoma and lived in various towns in Colorado and even spent some time in Sante Fe, New Mexico. Valda leaves behind a son, Mike Jones (Janet), daughter Aleta Crawford (Chuck), and daughter Kelli Ann Weiskopf (Bill), nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and three great, great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on January 24, 2015 at 1:30p. at the Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center, 6363 West 35th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Jefferson County Library Foundation.
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January 22, 2015
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Grab a fork — Restaurant Week coming Visit Denver has unveiled the menus and list of restaurants participating in the 2015 Denver Restaurant Week at www. denv.co/2015drw. This year’s dine-around runs from Feb. 20 through March 1, which includes two weekends. “We want people to be intrigued by new restaurants or tantalized by menus from some of their favorites and go online and book reservations right away,” said Richard Scharf, president and CEO of Visit Denver. More than 250 eateries in Denver and the surrounding suburbs will offer multi-course dinners for the fixed price of $30, not including tax or tip. Many of the participating restaurants also include wine, beer and drink specials. “The fun of restaurant week is looking at how all the chefs, faced with the same challenge of providing a knockout multi-course meal for just $30, get creative to find different solutions,” Scharf said. “Denver’s restaurant scene is exploding and gaining a huge national reputation, so this is an excellent time to get out and explore some dining spots.” More restaurants sign up daily, so diners should check the site often for new listings at www.denverrestaurantweek.com.
The Edge’s latest takes darkly comedic look at addiction By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The Edge Theater has never shied away from a chance to push the envelope. In just a few short years it has tackled a variety of taboo subjects and is again diving into deep waters with its latest show. Stephen Adly Guirgis’ “The Motherf---er with the Hat” takes audiences into the seedy side of New York City to examine addicts and their relationships. The regional premiere of the show is playing at The Edge, 1560 Teller St., through Feb. 15. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. The play is for mature audiences. “Motherf---er” tells the story of Jackie (Kent Randell), a drug dealer recently released from prison, who is trying to stay clean. He has been in love with Veronica (Karen Slack) since eighth grade, but she is battling her own addiction with cocaine. When Jackie discovers a hat in the bedroom that doesn’t belong to him, the situation gets complicated fast. The play also features Rick Yaconis as Ralph D., Patty Ionoff as Victoria and Jude Moran as Cousin Julio. “It’s a comedy but it’s gritty and honest,” said director of John Hartwell of the show, which was nominated for the 2011 Best Play Tony Award. “The characters all believe so strongly in what they’re fighting for.” Randell added the show has something for all people, even those who
Rick Yaconis and Kent Randell are part of the ensemble that director John Hartwell said makes The Edge Theater and “The Motherf---er with the Hat” so special. Photo by RDGPhotography aren’t typically fans of theater. The play is the first time Hartwell, Randell and Slack have worked at The Edge but they have worked together in other theaters for years. “It’s been a great experience working with everyone and we were able to get into a really nice groove early on,” Slack said. “It’s an ensemble piece, so it was important we all have a nice rapport with each other.” Randell is a longtime fan of small, intimate theaters which makes The Edge the perfect place to put on this show. “There is something about the intimacy of the space — you’re able to people a little uncomfortable at times,” he said. “The show is real and relatable and helps everyone to find some kind of emotional release.” While all three describe the play as a dark comedy, they said the focus
is on each character and how their addictions influence the relationship with everyone else. “I love to dive into a good script and it helps to be a writer myself because I can help bring the writer’s words to life,” Hartwell said. “This script is so well written that Guirgis did all the work for me.” Slack said audiences will definitely laugh, but that laughter may stick in the throat a bit because of the situations the characters experience. “Relationships need patience, they need to be cared for. It’s an investment of time to keep them going,” she said. “Addiction changes one’s priorities and so for the show, it’s about tapping into those addictions. Everyone has an addiction.” For more information call 303232-0363 or visit www.theedgetheater. com.
Gabby Gourmet’s husband dies
Mark Miller, my friend and a huge fan and friend of Denver’s restaurant community, died on Jan. 11 after a lengthy illness. He was 82. Mark, husband of author and TV/radio personality Pat “Gabby Gourmet” Miller, was the power behind the throne. As Gabby’s chief of staff, Mark ran the business of being The Gabby Gourmet. There was no better friend to the local restaurant community. Mark was both revered for his gentle gentleman persona and feared for his fierce advertising sales prowess.
Prom show comes to Denver
TLC’s national program “Say Yes to the Prom” is coming to Denver, and The Cable Center has been chosen as one of five partners by TLC’s parent company Discovery Communications to host one of its 2015 events. Now in its fourth year, “Say Yes to the Prom” will give a select group of deserving girls from Abraham Lincoln High School the opportunity to develop mentoring relationships with industry professionals, build their self-confidence and self-image and, of course, “say yes to the prom dress.” To make this a special event for the girls involved, The Cable Center will host a Prom Dress Drive from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 31 at The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel Blvd. More than 500 new and gently used dresses, with dry-cleaning tags, are needed in order for the girls to have the best shopping experience. For more information, go to www.cablecenter.org.
DeGeneres talks Colorado pot
On her talk show on Jan. 13, daytime diva Ellen DeGeneres was discussing how low gas prices are these days. “In Colorado gas is less than two dollars per gallon,” she said. “That’s how they do it there. Gas prices are low and people are high.”
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Musically inclined: Singer takes on pop scene By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com At age 12 Meredith “Phee” Thaler began writing music, developing a passion that would later launch her, popping, onto the music scene. “I’ve always been really inclined towards it,” Phee said. “I think (music) is such a personal way to connect to people; it touches hearts and I like to be a part of that.” Growing up across Colorado, Phee said she knew at an early age she wanted to be a musician. After high school she moved to Hollywood to pursue her music career, attending The Musicians Institute and working as an intern with World Audience Man-
agement and Warner Brothers Records. Upon completion of her schooling, Phee moved back to Colorado, landing in Arvada and joined two bands, Reunion Drive and Smallz the Cat. With music as a driving force within her, Phee eventually decided to branch off into a solo, pop-punk career. “Through doing music, I want to help people feel they’re not alone,” she said, “So when they hear it, they can connect with it, and I think that’s a really cool personal thing.” Now, in her mid-twenThaler ties, Phee, is jumping into Denver’s pop-punk music scene with two recently released synthetic pop singles,
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“Sex and Love” and “Mexico.” She is releasing a piano-driven album later this year. Influenced by Irish punk, vintage rap, and modern radio hits, Phee said her initial album will focus on a variety of things, but have amore emotional and earthy sound, similar to her next single, “Go,” a song written by Denver’s Bob Matros about reconnecting with someone whom you care about. “Pop and punk both are sounds that I kind of gravitate towards … I have that longing towards it,” she said. “There’s just kind of this thing inside me that I can’t ignore, it’s not going away, so it’s just everyday doing stuff (music).” With her singles available on Pandora Internet Radio, iTunes, and the album coming out later this year, Phee’s music is gain-
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Say no to the munchies Bethenny Frankel, the beauty and brains behind the Skinnygirl adult beverages brand, is putting her Skinnygirl stamp on marijuana. According to Us Weekly magazine, the former “The Real Housewives of New York City” star will launch her own line of Skinnygirl “no munchies” marijuana in states where cannabis is legal, including Colorado. “It will be a specially engineered strain of pot designed to not give you the munchies,” an insider close to the Skinnygirl cocktails creator, 44, tells Us magazine. “She read about how profitable the cannabis industry is and wants to get in on that.”
Roadhouse Hospitality Group has acquired the 40-yearold Wazee Supper Club at 1600 15th St. in LoDo, making it the 17th restaurant for the family-operated Coloradobased company. Roadhouse Hospitality Group has been one of the state’s best-established restaurant family dynasties for nearly three decades. Owned by the brothers Dan, John and Mike Shipp, the group comprises such diverse eateries as the popular Washington Park Grille, Reiver’s, Spanky’s Roadhouse in the University of Denver neighborhood, the upscale pair of dining experiences that are the two Hodsons (downtown and Southglenn) and myriad mountain destinations such as the Kickapoo Tavern in Keystone, as well as four Dusty Boot Steakhouse & Saloons in Greenwood Village, Aurora, Eagle and Beaver Creek. The Shipp brothers plan renovations for Wazee that will revisit its past while highlighting significant features that the beloved and now-famous restaurant — President Obama ate pizza there in 2014 during a Denver stop — lost over the years through ownership changes and remodels.
Arvada baker makes a move
The locally owned Great Harvest Bread Co. bakery in Arvada is expanding by moving locations from its existing spot to the next-door space at 7745 Wadsworth Blvd. The bakery will continue to provide the same whole grain and specialty breads and sweets as before in addition to an expanded line of breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The grand reopening celebration took place on Jan. 16. To celebrate the new location, customers who buy any soup mix will receive a half dozen bag of rolls or a mini loaf for free throughout January.
ing momentum. While finishing her album, she spends time working with a few bands, performing small Denver shows and at local open-mic nights around Arvada. “I’m here, it (pop-punk music) exists,” Phee said. “There’s not a lot of that electronically-driven style; it’s definitely started to happen and it’s figuring out what avenue to go down.” Outside of music, Phee spends the majority of her time hosting a science-fiction radio show called “Master Control,” playing video games, participating in local Live Action Role Playing (LARP) dueling tournaments and spending time with her family and friends. For more information about Phee or to listen to her music, visit https://www.facebook.com/MetPhee.
Owner Cheri Miller says: “We want people to come in and stay a while as they enjoy a good cup of coffee, soup and a sandwich. This new space gives us the opportunity to be more of a community gathering place.” The Arvada Great Harvest is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit www.ArvadaGreatHarvest.com or find the bakery on Facebook under Arvada Great Harvest.
Beat up on cancer Put on your boxing gloves, Denver. It’s time to hop in the ring and put up one heck of a fight against cancer. The University of Colorado Hospital Foundation’s “Let’s Knock Out Cancer” gala is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center, 650 17th St. Learn more about the event and buy your tickets today at www.knockoutcancergala.org.
Overheard Eavesdropping on Facebook: “I just finished a 40-mile bike ride, came in the house and sat next to (my wife) on the couch and reached over for a big handful of popcorn. She turned and looked at me and said, `You know you’re smelly.’ Well, good to see you, too!” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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Engineering/ Distribution Clerk $16.72 - $22.57 Hourly The Consolidated Mutual Water Company is a mutual non-profit corporation whose revenue is derived primarily from the distribution of water to its stockholders. At this time we have an opening for an Engineering/ Distribution Clerk for the preparation and processing of all Company and customer tap/ engineering applications. Handles customer inquiries, problems and complaints over the telephone, operation of two-way radio base stations and performs a wide variety of clerical duties. Candidate Qualifications Education, Experience, Skills and Formal Training Required • Graduation from High School preferable supplemented by one or more courses in Business Education, equivalent experience may be substituted. • Customer service skill and detail oriented. • Ability to adapt to a variety of work and be well organized. • Experience with radio dispatch helpful. Benefits include both Company-sponsored and employee-contributed programs such as: Health, dental, and vision Insurance, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, term life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick, 401(k) and Defined Benefit Pension Plan. A Consolidated Mutual Water Company online employment application is required for this position. The application, your cover letter and resume can be e-mailed to hr@cmwc.net.
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Maintenance Worker 1 Enjoy working outside in beautiful surroundings? Castle Pines Metro District is looking for a positive, motivated, team oriented person to fill a Maintenance Worker Level 1 position. Duties include landscape maintenance; signage repair; storm drainage maintenance; water and sewer maintenance; snow removal; some OT. Must have 6 months to 1 year of experience, high school diploma or GED, valid CO driver’s license and clean MVR. Full time (Monday-Friday), starting salary $30,000 per year + full benefits + retirement plan. Fax current resume to C. Frainier, 303-688-8339, or email to cfrainier@castlepinesmetro.com
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January 22, 2015
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The Rooney Rd. Recycling Center has been accepting hazardous materials as an alternative to disposing of them in the local landfill. Photo by Amy Woodward
Recycle center could use a recharge AT A GLANCE
By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Although it successfully disposes of millions of pounds of hazardous waste, the Rooney Road Recycling Center is struggling financially because of shrinking revenues and too little money to manage the facility. For more than 20 years ago, the recycling enter has accepted hazardous household items from residents throughout Jeffco’s nine jurisdictions which hold an intergovernmental agreement with the center. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Rooney Road is the only facility of its kind in the county. Between 2010 and 2013, the facility recycled or disposed of 1.3 million pounds of material that included household chemicals, propane cylinders, automotive products, paints and electronic waste. Local law enforcement agencies also drop off hazardous materials that are not used for evidence. Since opening in 1994, the center has collected an estimated an 4.9 million pounds of material. With more than 500,000 residents calling Jeffco home, the recycling facility serves only 1 percent of the county’s population. But although the center has the potential to expand services, it will have to overcome funding obstacles to do so. Chris Naber, chairman of the Rooney Road Recycling Center Authority board said the county’s growing population will eventually “outstrip” the budget. “At some point we need to come up with a plan to be able to manage that and that’s just to maintain the services
The Rooney Road Recycling Center accepts more than 40 types of material deemed hazardous waste. Some of the more dangerous materials include asbestos, mercury and MAPP Gas. In July 2013, the state mandated e-waste recycling, which is also accepted at the recycling center. These items include: Computers Computer monitors Televisions Printers Fax machines DVD and VCR players Keyboards/mice Radios/stereos Video game consoles Laptops Notebooks Ultrabooks Netbooks Tablets
we have,” Naber said. “We also, in general, would like to grow the use of the facility and be able to advertise more openly and really be more involved in the community to get this material out.” The center relies on monetary contributions from the county’s nine jurisdictions including Arvada, Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, and unincorporated Jeffco. Fees are based on population size. For example, cities such as Lakewood and Arvada pay a higher fee than Golden or Lakeside. Unincorporated Jeffco contributes the most at $113,733 a year. Although public donations are encouraged, a quick scan of the center’s current and past budgets shows revenues falling short of operational expenses. The center’s general fund has
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dropped by 78 percent in the past three years due to the authority using the fund to meet operating expenses. The general fund for 2014 is $35,689. The 2014 budget for December shows the facility ending the year 8 percent over budget. “While this is not a big deal for one year, it is not sustainable. If we go over budget every year, our reserve and emergency funds will be eroded such that the authority will not be able to continue serving residents at our current level,” Naber said. But the authority has options before cutting back on services, said John Moody, co-chair of the authority board. Last year, the Colorado General Assembly established a paint stewardship program for proper disposal, transportation, reuse and recycling of paint. The bill, which takes effect July 1, may reduce costs for the Rooney Road center in its intake of paint, Moody said. “We really don’t know how that will financially affect us,” he said. “It should reduce our cost of disposing of paint.” Tom Quinn, Lakewood city councilman and member of the board of directors 3RC Foundation, which is in charge of fundraising for the center, said the board is reviewing other forms of revenue including grants from the Environmental Protection Agency and private foundations. But over the next few months, the board also must evaluate the possibility of raising fees from participating cities, Quinn said. “The center provides a vital service in recycling household hazardous waste that otherwise would end up most likely in the trash, so it does play a vital role in terms of protecting the health and the life of Jefferson County,” he said. “We could probably play a larger role with increased funding.”
Filling bowls with music By Crystal Anderson
c a n d e r s o n @ c o l o ra d o communitymedia.com A simple bowl of chili and a down-home country western shindig in Arvada is hopefully going to feed a great number of people. The Arvada Young Singles Ward of Arvada’s Latter Day Saints will host the Can Roundup, an empty bowls fundraiser for the Arvada Community Food Bank (ACFB) on Jan. 24. “To me, if you’re going to give food to the food bank, it feels good to actually give to the food bank,” instead of just cash, said Lee Humrich, a supporter of the event. With a donation of canned food, the countryWestern themed gathering will offer guests a homemade chili dinner and twohour performance by Jeneve Rose Mitchell, a 15-year old western songwriter and instrumentalist. Stemmed from a desire to help showcase Mitchell’s talent, Humrich said he wanted to support the community, and hopes to raise more than 10,000 cans of food for the food bank.
“I was impressed with the family and impressed with her, and I just had to bring her to Denver, to Arvada, and do something for Arvada,” Humrich said of his experience with Mitchell. At the event, guests can sample a variety of chili in handmade ceramic bowls, complementary after a donation. Following the chili dinner, Mitchell and her father, Tim, will perform a humorous and Westernthemed concert, featuring original songs by Mitchell, who plays the fiddle, cello, harp and guitar. “I really like performing concerts that benefit others, you know you’re not only making people happy , but you’re helping someone,” Mitchell said. “Expect western music, in a bunch of different styles, different instruments and a fun show, because there will be a lot of humor.” The fundraiser will begin at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7060 Independence St. “This is going to be a lot of fun to do, and I just hope they (residents) enjoy it,” said Humrich.
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YOUR WEEK MORE EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
from 7-9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at Howard Johnson Denver West, JohnPH Restaurant, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Personally select breakfast buffet included in cost ($12, cash preferred). The group meets each Monday, and new members are always welcome. Future meetings: Tom Tancredo (Monday, Feb. 2). Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619.
MONDAY NIGHT TALKS TRAINING WITH Grace presents free Monday Night Talks on various dog training topics. Attendees should bring note-taking materials and questions. Talks are free, and donations for Favor’s Project are accepted. Some talks have openings for dogs; those whose dogs participate are asked to make a donation to the Grace Fund. The next talk, Snow Days, is Monday, Jan. 26; class will discuss indoor games and exercises to work dogs’ minds and body while keeping warm in the winter months. Talks are from 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Training With Grace, 9100 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Go to www.TrainingWithGrace.com or call 303-238-3647.
LEARN ABOUT BONE HEALTH NATURAL GROCERS Lakewood presents Bone Builders and Bone Breakers 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, led by Kelly Andis. It’s never too late to build bone health (men too); however, drinking milk is not enough. Bones are living tissues that respond to bone building care. Support lifelong bone health by knowing how to get all the nutrients your bones need. Program is at Natural Grocers Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Denver. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS GRASSROOTS PLANNING LEAGUE OF Women Voters will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Sportline, 6543 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, for its grassroots meeting. Members and the public are invited to attend and offer suggestions for the topics to be studied in the 2015-2016 year, beginning next September. Call Exal at 303-678-0873 or visit www.lwvjeffco.org for more information and for an evening meeting schedule.
TREES AND THREES TALK SHAPES, colors and counting through nature’s lens.
Trees are diverse. Bring kids ages 2-5 to learn tree songs, crafts and more. Program is from 10-10:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Sign up in advance at 720-898-7405. Program is free.
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THEATER/SHOWS THEATER PRODUCTION THE EDGE Theater presents “The Motherf---er with the Hat” from through Sunday, Feb. 15, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. For tickets and information, call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com. Show is for mature audiences only. ‘THE FANTASTICKS’ PHAMALY THEATRE Company presents “The Fantasticks,” the world’s longest running
musical, from Thursday, Jan. 29, to Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora; and from Friday, Feb. 27, to Sunday, March 1 at the Arvada Center. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Go to www.phamaly. org for details. A sensory-friendly performance for patrons with autism and their families will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at Aurora Fox.
THEATER PERFORMANCE MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “The Cripple of Inishmaan” from Friday, Jan. 30, to Sunday, March 8, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. No performances on Sunday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 14. Contact 303-935-3044 or go to www.minersalley.com.
ART EXPLORE ANIMAL KINGDOM THROUGH ART
BACKYARD BEEKEEPING HAVE YOU ever wondered what it takes to keep your own beehive? Class, presented by Pioneer Farmsteaders, will cover the equipment and resources needed to start a backyard hive. Program is from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Discuss the life of the honeybee and the important role that small-scale beekeepers play in supporting a healthy honeybee population. January is the perfect time to start thinking about starting a new hive so you have plenty of time to have everything in place for the spring pollination season. Register in advance. Call 720-898-7405 for information on costs and to sign up.
DRAW, PAINT, sculpt an use other art techniques to learn about the many living creatures that make up the animal kingdom. Artist David Sullivan will guide you. Classes are from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 18, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 6-12 years. Register by Jan. 11; call 720-898-7405 for information on costs and to register. NATURE’S BASKETS LEARN HOW to construct soft fiber, pine needle and cattail baskets 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Jan. 24 (soft fiber), and Jan. 31 (pine needles), at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 10 and older. Call 720-898-7405 for information on costs and to sign up.
BONE BUILDERS, BONE BREAKERS A FREE seminar on bone health is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at West Colfax Natural Grocers, 9030 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Program is led by Caitlin Updyke. Seminar includes information on how bones live and transform throughout life. How to get enough calcium and the nutrients your bones need. And it’s never too late to build bone health (for men, too). Contact 303-232-6266 or nutritionist.wc@naturalgrocers.com. MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION INSTRUCTOR KIMBALL Cicciu leads mindfulness training for stress reduction from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturdays, from Jan. 24 to Feb. 28, at PranaTonic, 805 14th St., Golden. Go to www.PranaTonic.com or call 303-274-5733 for cost information and to register. Cost is less if registering before Jan. 17. Training includes gentle yoga and mindful stretching, guided mindfulness meditations, daily home instructions, group awareness discussions and practical guidance or attentive living. WEST METRO COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES
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KIDS AGES 7-13 are invited for a hands-on creative art workshop in which they will explore drawing, mixed media, knitting, photography and more, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 31, at St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church, 13151 W. 28th Ave., Golden. From 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, all participants are invited to celebrate with an art exhibit and reception. Space is limited; register at www.stjohngolden.org. Cost includes all supplies and materials, along with the art reception.
BRIDGES HEALTH and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center offers a free plant-based eating class 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29; and beginning and advanced Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention on Tuesday mornings starting Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Free parking is available. Go to www. WellnessatBridges.com or call 303-425-2262; space is limited.
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MICHELLE BONNE of Dottera Oils will teach about natural ways to stay healthy using essential oils. Program is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Payment required at time of registration. Call 303-209-4394 for cost and to register.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY Business Resource Center presents Start Up 101 as part of its best education series training. Program is from 5:45-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 1667 Cole Blvd., Building 19, Suite 400, Lakewood. Go to www.jeffcobrc.org/education to register. Hear an overview on starting a business and learn the simple steps needed for success, including how to do a trade name search, how to choose the right legal structure, how to register with the state, what are local licensing requirements, what is the business planning process and what are options or financing.
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DENVER ASSET Building Coalition needs volunteers for its 2015 income-tax preparation season. The coalition provides free tax preparation for eligible households and individuals. Training dates are offered in January. Go to www.denverabc.org to find out more about trainings. Several roles are available, including greeters, screeners, tax assistants, site coordinators and more.
KIDS CAN make their own bird feeder at Country Fair Garden Center’s kids workshop at 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. Winter is an important time to feed the birds as their food may be scarce. Payment required at time of registration. Call 303-209-4394 for cost and to register. The garden center is at 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada.
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Wednesdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn techniques that allow artists to express their impressions of the environments. Call 720-898-7405 for information on costs and to sign up.
JOIN MARTI Henry on trombone and his swinging friends at Jazz Over Easy, from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Café Del Sol, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Reservations are recommended. Call 303-238-7999 for reservations. For information, call Marti at 303-954-9143 or marti@ mhenrhomes.com.
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A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the West Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., at National Park Service, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (contact Lori Kinser, 303-969-2917); Saturday, Jan. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, Biel Fellowship Hall, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (contact Brad and Debbie Rash, 303-986-1206).
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THE TREND of most men avoiding church will be considered at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Why Men Hate Church: An Open Forum on the Male Exodus,” features a filmed interview with author and church analyst David Murrow. Participants will have the opportunity to talk about both the reasons for and consequences of men abandoning church involvement. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
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BOND WITH YOUR CAT CAT BEHAVIORIST and certified trainer Billie Reynolds leads a seminar on Building a Better Bond with Your Cat from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 24, at The Cat Care Society, 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Reynolds will discuss ideas for interactive play with your cat, how to enrich the sights, sounds and scents of your cat’s environment, plus tips on how to think like a cat. To RSVP, call 303-239-9680 or email FrontDesk@CatCareSociety.org. This seminar is free, but seating is limited; RSVP required for first priority seating. REPUBLICAN MEN’S BREAKFAST MEETING MATT ARNOLD will speak at the next Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meeting,
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Chatfield at Standley Lake, girls basketball, Jan. 12 By Scott Stocker A slow start to a game in any sport can certainly be an impediment. But the slow start certainly didn’t impede the Standley Lake girls basketball team against visiting Chatfield Chargers, Jan. 12. Trailing 14-5 after the first quarter of play, the Gators finally found a way to bite back to an eventual 48-45 victory. Standley Lake managed to tie Chatfield, 21-21, on a three-point basket by Meghan DeHerrera with 1-minute to go in the first half. The Gators would go ahead 25-23 following a pair of baskets by Casey Torbet within the first minute of the third quarter for a lead they would not relinquish the rest of the way. It wasn’t a big night for putting points on the board, that’s for sure. But Class 4A, Standley Lake can feel pretty good about improving to 8-2 with the Gators victory over 5A Chatfield, 4-7. Standley Lake’s Caylie Hartman and Hayley Davis would be the only players for the Gators to manage double figures with 12 and 11 points, respectively. The only player to reach double figures for Chatfield was Jessica Jarecki with 11. The beginning of the game was not what Standley Lake coach, Lee Gibson, Jr., had
hoped for. But a victory, despite the score, is all a coach can hope for. “We seemed to have a terrible start, but came through for a fine finish,” Gibson Jr. said. “Hayley Davis gave us a lot of energy and Caylie was a solid rebounder and that certainly was a key for us tonight. Hayley was actually tremendous for us and just played so well. We do need to do a better job and just be able to energize our game plan.” Despite the low score, it was a game in which all the players were energized as full court presses throughout the game help set the pace. And, one thing certainly holding the scoring back was the turnovers that both teams encountered. Hartman, a quick senior guard, scored seven of her points in the first half. “Our team did a good job and it was a good effort against a 5A team,” Hartman said. “Our key is having confidence and getting those first shots off and for me, finally getting my baskets. This game is a rivalry for us and it’s good to play against them. I think we were very competitive against them, even though we got off to a slow start.” A nine-to-four effort to get the second quarter off and running, was a key for Standley Lake and for Davis. Her offensive output was a good thing, as her twin sister Hanna was having a tough time finding the basket with only four points in the game.
STANDLEY LAKE 48, CHATFIELD 45 Chatfield 14 7 5 19 — 45 Standley Lake 5 16 10 17 — 48 C: Grace Koza 2 0-0 4, Peyton Gibler 2 1-3 7, Gabriel Miller 1 0-1 2, Catherine Day 0 0-0 0, Rikkie Mijares 2 0-0 5, Jessica Jarecki 2 6-6 11, Jordan Laczkowski 3 2-4 9, Danielle Starks 0 0-0 0, Kailey Keene 0 3-4 3, Perry Hayman 1 2-3 4. Totals: 13 14-21 45. Three-point baskets: Gibler (2), Mijares,
“I think we actually played great as a team and were able to come out well,” Hayley said. “We didn’t have a good start, but came on strong in the second quarter like we wanted to do. I felt good on my rebounds and we all were able to keep our heads in the game. I felt strong and was able to talk with my teammates through the game.” Jarecki was held scoreless in the first half. She only had two baskets from the field, one a three-pointer, and was 6-for-6 at the free throw line. “We played well as a team, but the balls and our plays did not fall our way,” said Jarecki, a junior. “I felt our team was 110 percent behind me and I couldn’t have asked for more. The ball just didn’t fall our way. Our key is to try and be strong the rest of
Jarecki, Laczkowski. Fouls: 23. Fouled out: Keene. SL: Camille Garcia 0 0-0 0, Caylie Hartman 5 1-2 12, Karah Burkel 0 0-0 0, Meghan DeHerrera 2 2-5 8, Jacqui Dunnigan 1 2-5 5, Casey Torbet 3 1-2 7, Hanna Davis 0 4-6 4, Hayley Davis 5 1-3 11, Kailey Neugebauer 0 1-2 1. Totals: 16 12-25 48. Three-point baskets: DeHerrera (2), Hartman, Dunnigan. Fouls: 18. Fouled out: None.
the way, play hard and be physical. It was a tough loss.” Indeed, a tough night for Chatfield coach, Mike Deutsch. “We were inconsistent,” Deutsch said. “We came out well to start and were able to be attentive in the first quarter. We got the early lead, but we couldn’t hold on to it. Grace (Koza), Kailey (Keene) and Jessica did well. Jessica has great speed and plays through defenders. She’s our motor. Kailey was good on the boards and did a heck of a job, too.” While Koza and Keene only scored four and three points, respectively, their defensive efforts helped keep Chatfield in the game.
A lucky seven for the hall of fame Capra, Milne among honorees By Scott Stocker One might say that it was a ‘Lucky Seven’ who were inducted into the Colorado Dugout Club’s Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015. Yet, it is more than luck as the seven are definitely well known to the state’s baseball community. Comprising this year’s class is Jim Capra, Rick Harig, Warren Kettner, Mike Letofsky, Darryl Milne, Joe Rossi and Tim Schiebeler. The Colorado Dugout Club, formerly the Colorado High School Baseball Coaches Association, decided to construct its own Hall in 2010. A total of 70 coaches, former athletes, officials, trainers and members of the press have now been inducted into the Hall since its inception. This year’s ceremony was held at the Marriott Denver Tech Center Hotel, Jan. 16. It has, though, been more than luck that has resulted in their induction. It was their resolve and dedication to baseball that these men have accomplished above the norm over their lengthy careers. Their contributions and influence created legacies along the way that impacted those involved in the sport throughout the region, state, country and internationally, nothing short of superb. The careers and honors of the inducted seven are too numerous to mention in this article, but here are a few of the reasons they were honored:
JIM CAPRA
Capra is currently the head coach at Adams State University in Alamosa, his college alma mater. But he started coaching at Arvada West High School, 35 years ago where he compiled more than 300 wins. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1975 where he earned all-conference honors in football and baseball. Capra has been able to steer more than 60 players into college baseball programs and more than a dozen have been selected in the major league drafts. His top player could certainly be two-time Cy Young Award winner, Roy Halladay. “This is a great honor,” Capra said at the awards dinner. “When you get older you can realize what you have been able to accomplish. I have so many people to thank and it was so fine to be among so many good players, coaches and students. I just want to thank all the people who have made a difference in all that I have been able to do. They have made it such a great journey.” Capra is also a former president of the Colorado High School Baseball Association. He coached in the Colorado High School
All-state Game in 1995, also the first high school game ever played at Coors Field.
RICK HARIG
There is little doubt Harig has a ‘feel’ for the game of baseball. He began his coaching career in 1983 as the head coach of the Fairview, Legion C summer team. From there, he moved up the coaching ladder also becoming the assistant coach at Fairview in 1985 then becoming the head coach for the Knights in 1990. Harig has also had a part-time job with the San Diego Padres and has been a consultant with several colleges and universities. He has had time off from his coaching duties at Fairview, but has been the head coach since 2007. Harig has seen over 100 of his players go on to play college ball and three have reached the major leagues. He is also credited with bringing the current double-elimination format to the Colorado state tournament. Harig, who is also the cochairman of the math department and head of the Industrial Tech Department at Fairview, has been able to compile a 1,312-380 with his teams on the diamonds. They have also been able to win 10 state titles in the process. “I have learned most lessons in life were free and that you are only as good as the people around you,” said Harig at the Hall inductions. “Good players make it easy for coaches and I’ve learned that my strong family has also been good for my job. “It amazing for coaches to continue in their sports for a long time,” Harig said. “I thank my family, friends, students and players for what they have helped me accomplish.”
DARRYL MILNE
For the past two seasons, Darryl Milne has been a special assignment scout for the Baltimore Orioles. But prior to his current assignment, he has definitely had a checkered career among the high school, college, professional, and various club teams and associations. Milne played professionally with the Los Angeles Angels from 1962-1967. And, it was his professional experience on the diamonds that helped propel him into coaching for the San Diego Padres, first as an area code team and then a minor league pitching coach from 1997-2001. He also worked for two seasons with the Boston Red Sox as their minor league pitching coach. Milne started as an associate scout for the Padres from 1982 through 1984 and became their Four Corners area scout from 1984-1996. During his coaching time with the Padres, his Idaho Falls advanced rookie league team won the Pioneer League twice
and was a division champion once. In 1997, Milne became a national pitching cross-checker for the Padres. After four seasons, the Red Sox hired him in the same position, one he held for the next 10 years. Milne coached high school at Lakewood and was successful right from the start. He coached the Tigers to the Class 3A state championship in 1982 also earning Jefferson County League titles in 1983 and 1984. “This is so humbling and unexpected and I’m so appreciative of such a great honor,” Milne said at this induction. “I couldn’t be happier. This is so terrific and I’m so delighted this has happened. I’m really flattered and it’s such a great honor to be here and to be honored with all these fine men.”
JOE ROSSI Joe Rossi has excelled when it comes to outstanding accomplishments as an umpire. It was a job within the ranks on the diamond he did for 34 years. Now, at the age of 80, he has left the game – physically, that is. Rossi began his career behind the plate in 1959 and was part of the committee that eventually formed the Colorado High
School Baseball Umpires Association. In 1990 he became the chairman of the Association, which is now named the Joe Rossi Colorado High School Baseball Umpires Association Hall of Fame. But his career has not always been associated with baseball as he was a mail carrier for 33 years. He said he needed the post office job for the health insurance. He retired from his regular occupation in 1990 and officially retired from umpiring after calling the 5A state championship game in 1993. “This is really a great achievement and so nice after all the years I’ve been able to put into baseball,” Rossi said at the Association’s inductions. “I’ve enjoyed working with the coaches and athletes in the high school, college and club ranks. I have had a lot of fun and there are times and games that I will never forget.” Rossi also said that he has taken his wife suggestions. “Retire on top because if you stay too long people remember the one bad call and not all the good ones you made,” Rossi said. “I’ve enjoyed working with my fellow umpires and coaches. They have also made me feel at home.”
HIGH FLYING Faith Christian’s Spencer Bazz shoots between The Academy’s defenders Devin Caswell (4) and Alex Rodriguez (5) in the 74-43 win over the Wildcats on Wednesday in Westminster. Bazz scored 16 points in the win and the Eagles, ranked No. 2 in Class 3A have now improved their winning record to 11-0. Photo by Pam Wagner
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Chatfield at Standley Lake, girls basketball, Jan. 12 By Scott Stocker A slow start to a game in any sport can certainly be an impediment. But the slow start certainly didn’t impede the Standley Lake girls basketball team against visiting Chatfield Chargers, Jan. 12. Trailing 14-5 after the first quarter of play, the Gators finally found a way to bite back to an eventual 48-45 victory. Standley Lake managed to tie Chatfield, 21-21, on a three-point basket by Meghan DeHerrera with 1-minute to go in the first half. The Gators would go ahead 25-23 following a pair of baskets by Casey Torbet within the first minute of the third quarter for a lead they would not relinquish the rest of the way. It wasn’t a big night for putting points on the board, that’s for sure. But Class 4A, Standley Lake can feel pretty good about improving to 8-2 with the Gators victory over 5A Chatfield, 4-7. Standley Lake’s Caylie Hartman and Hayley Davis would be the only players for the Gators to manage double figures with 12 and 11 points, respectively. The only player to reach double figures for Chatfield was Jessica Jarecki with 11. The beginning of the game was not what Standley Lake coach, Lee Gibson, Jr., had hoped for. But a victory, despite the score, is all a coach can hope for. “We seemed to have a terrible start, but came through for a fine finish,” Gibson Jr. said. “Hayley Davis gave us a lot of energy and Caylie was a solid rebounder and that certainly was a key for us tonight. Hayley was actually tremendous for us and just played so well. We do need to do a better job and just be able to energize our game plan.” Despite the low score, it was a game in which all the players were energized as full court presses throughout the game help set the pace. And, one thing certainly holding the scoring back was the turnovers that both teams encountered. Hartman, a quick senior guard, scored seven of her points in the first half.
“Our team did a good job and it was a good effort against a 5A team,” Hartman said. “Our key is having confidence and getting those first shots off and for me, finally getting my baskets. This game is a rivalry for us and it’s good to play against them. I think we were very competitive against them, even though we got off to a slow start.” A nine-to-four effort to get the second quarter off and running, was a key for Standley Lake and for Davis. Her offensive output was a good thing, as her twin sister Hanna was having a tough time finding the basket with only four points in the game. “I think we actually played great as a team and were able to come out well,” Hayley said. “We didn’t have a good start, but came on strong in the second quarter like we wanted to do. I felt good on my rebounds and we all were able to keep our heads in the game. I felt strong and was able to talk with my teammates through the game.” Jarecki was held scoreless in the first half. She only had two baskets from the field, one a three-pointer, and was 6-for-6 at the free throw line. “We played well as a team, but the balls and our plays did not fall our way,” said Jarecki, a junior. “I felt our team was 110 percent behind me and I couldn’t have asked for more. The ball just didn’t fall our way. Our key is to try and be strong the rest of the way, play hard and be physical. It was a tough loss.” Indeed, a tough night for Chatfield coach, Mike Deutsch. “We were inconsistent,” Deutsch said. “We came out well to start and were able to be attentive in the first quarter. We got the early lead, but we couldn’t hold on to it. Grace (Koza), Kailey (Keene) and Jessica did well. Jessica has great speed and plays through defenders. She’s our motor. Kailey was good on the boards and did a heck of a job, too.” While Koza and Keene only scored four and three points, respectively, their defensive efforts helped keep Chatfield in the game.
JEFFCO BOARD OF EDUCATION ON THE RECORD The Jefferson County Board of Education discussed the following legislation during its Jan. 15 regular business meeting. Board members in attendance were President Ken Witt, First Vice President Julie Williams, Second Vice President Lesley Dahlkemper, Secretary John Newkirk and Treasurer Jill Fellman.
Alameda expansion
The board heard a presentation from district staff around the proposed Alameda International High School expansion. This project would address the current overcrowding issue the district is seeing at Stein, Deane, Kendrick Lakes and Lasley Elementary Schools by creating one, seventh-12 grade high school. If approved, the proposal will create the new school in the existing building, housing two grades in each of the specific halls. The school would also create an International Baccalaureate Primary, Middle and Diploma Program for all students in the area. The board advised staff to continue developing the plan, which will be voted on at a later date.
Jefferson Articulation Plan
The board of education heard a presentation regarding the Jefferson Area Articulation Plan, a model addressing student attendance, achievement and teacher performance in the Jefferson area. The model would create a seventh-12th grade neighborhood school that offers multiple pre-college/career pathways for student success, such as college prep, career focused pathways, STEM classes, certificates of workforce readiness and more. This building would house students from the Jefferson High School, Wheat Ridge fifth-eighth grade, Edgewater Elementary School, Lumberg Elementary School, Molholm Elementary School and Stevens Elementary articulation area. In addition to the new structure, the plan also incorporates having committed and effective educators in every classroom, and utilize problem based learning com-
munities to ensure best practices are used and implemented in every classroom. The board advised staff and plan organizers to continue researching and developing the plan, which will be voted on at a later date.
PARCC Waiver
The board voted 3-1 with Dahlkemper opposed (Fellman abstaining) to apply for a waiver from all performance based testing on the PARCC assessments. If granted this waiver would affect 3rd-11th-grade students, who , would not take the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) English Language or Math assessments in March. This request came from Board President, Ken Witt, following the State Board of Education’s Jan. 8 decision to allow districts to ask the state Commissioner of Education, Robert Hammond, to be waived from testing if they so choose. Colorado’s Attorney General’s office is currently exploring the legality of this issue and will issue a statement within the coming weeks.
Budget Forums
The board of education will host three community budget forums to hear input on the 2015-2016 budget cycle. The meetings will be: 6-7:30 p.m., Jan. 22, at Bear Creek High School, 9800 West Dartmouth Place, Lakewood and Pomona High School, 8101 West Pomona Drive, Arvada. 10-11:30 a.m., Jan. 24, at Columbine High School, 6201 South Pierce Street, Littleton and Alameda International High School, 1255 South Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. 6-7:30 p.m., Jan. 28, Conifer High School, 10441 County Road 73, Conifer and Wheat Ridge High School, 9505 West 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. The next Jeffco Board of Education meeting will be 5:30 p.m., Jan. 29 at the Jefferson County Education Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden. — Compiled by Crystal Anderson
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30 percent to 19 percent over the same period. The number of visitors who make between $50,000 and $99,999 remained steady over the years at about 25 percent. “Snow sports participants continue to skew significantly more affluent than the general U.S. population,’’ according to the report, which was based on surveys of skiers and snowboarders at 87 U.S. resorts. The resorts surveyed hosted 31.9 million of the nation’s 56.5 million skier and snowboarder visits last winter. David Becher, who helped write the report, said the drop in participation by people earning under $50,000 may have been due to the recession, but “now that the economy is improving, we might see lowerincome segments in the population having more confidence.’’ He also cited other possible explanations for a lack of participation at lower income levels, including interests in other sports and lack of exposure to the sport among those who grew up in nonskiing families. Michael Berry, president of the NSAA, said ski resorts are working to attract participants from all income brackets.
“The trend certainly over the past decade has been to make the price lower, in toto,’’ he said. Ways to save money include half-day access, skiing at smaller resorts, and discounts for kids, seniors and groups. Evan Reece, co-founder and CEO of San Francisco-based Liftopia, an online marketplace for lift tickets, says buying early and booking multiple days also goes a long way in lowering the price of getting on the mountain. “If customers buy in advance, they will be rewarded by doing so,’’ he said. “It’s very easy to understand. You wouldn’t wait until the last minute to buy an airline ticket.’’ Reece, who helped start Liftopia in 2005, also recommends that skiers and snowboarders — especially beginners — look locally when choosing from one of the more than 450 resorts across the country. “To give skiing a try, you don’t need to book a weeklong vacation to Colorado from New York. There are a lot of local ski areas where you can learn,’’ he said. “People will be surprised to find what is in their backyard. Sometimes the trendy spots, they’re awesome for a great reason. But there are some areas that will surprise you.’’ And while large resorts like Vail, Breckenridge and Keystone offer varied terrain and more amenities, smaller resorts can provide their own charm, shorter lift lines,
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Now with Vail’s Epic Pass, skiers and snowboarders have access to those four mountains, plus 18 more resorts for $769. “People rushed out to buy it because they thought we had made a mistake,’’ said Vail spokesman Russ Pecoraro. The pass could pay for itself in a week, depending on where and when you go. The debate over pricing will likely continue, but industry leaders contend that a day of skiing and snowboarding is, well, priceless. “There’s really no better value for a family,’’ said Pecoraro. “To get your family out there. To participate together. It’s the value you get from the experience and it’s not always about the price.’’
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following variances from the Land Development Code (LDC) have been requested: VAR2015-0001: Shawn Haggerty, 13758 W. 62nd Dr., requests a variance to place a hot tub 1’ from the rear (south) property line when Section 6.2.3 of the LDC requires a hot tub to be no closer than 10’ from a rear property line. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on February 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may speak at the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Department or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT /s/ Jenny Riley, Secretary
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., February 10, 2015 to Tower One Construction for work related to Project No. Project 94677 – Long Lake Restroom and Concession Structure and performed under that contract dated September 16, 2013 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Tower One Construction and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this January 13, 2015 /s/Kristen R. Rush, Deputy City Clerk
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