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Tax donations fund nonprofits Arvada family benefits from Checkoff Colorado By Crystal Anderson

canderson@colorado communitymedia.com For Isabella Billyard, 11, a weekend retreat in the mountains at Roundup River Ranch with her family allows her time to be a kid and to socialize with other kids who share in her disability. “I look forward to meeting other kids who have the same disability that I do,” said Isabella, who was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 8. “It’s kind of different for everyone but we still get to do the same things, even if we’re different in some sort of way.” Over the past two years, the Billyards, a family of four, have been able to go to Roundup River Ranch, a camp for children with serious illnesses, free of charge — something they wouldn’t have been able to

do without the help of Checkoff Colorado. “We are 100 percent funded through donations, individual grants and special events,” said Katie Santambrogio, Roundup’s director of development and marketing. “Now with Checkoff, we see this as being a really great advantage to spread awareness and build our revenue sources.” A grassroots awareness campaign, Checkoff helps educate and encourage citizens to donate to certain charitable organizations, like Roundup River Ranch, that they may not have heard of before. By seeking donations throughout tax season, Checkoff has raised more than $30 million since its inception in 1977, and more than $1.4 million in 2014 alone. “I think there’s a lot of families who don’t know that they can donate in that way or that it affects people in their area,” Billyard said. In total, eight funds were selected by the state legislature to be a part of the 2015 Tax continues on Page 24

While hanging out at camp last September, Isabella Eddings-Billyard and her siblings, Dillon Billyard and Madelyn Eddings-Billyard spend some time making crafts. Courtesy photo

FIGHTING INJUSTICE WITH STYLE

Dressing for freedom Bridal shop raises funds for nonprofit Set Them Free By Crystal Anderson

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t’s starting a conversation. In support of National Sexual Assault month and local nonprofit, Set Them Free, Amanda’s Bridal and Tux, 7430 W. 52nd Ave., is donating 1 percent of its April proceeds to the organization. “It’ll create conversation about it,” said Jan Mount, store owner. “We’re hoping to create conversation about it and awareness.” During the month of April, Mount will donate proceeds from the store’s sales, bridal items, tuxes, prom gear, accessories, shoes and alterations. The idea for the fundraiser, which will raise approximately $1,400 (based off 2014 sales), came to Mount after hearing of the organization through Set Them Free volunteer and Amanda’s Bridal seamstress Bernadette Ward. “If you’re getting married, this is where you should come,” Ward said, “Not only are you buying a dress and getting everything for your wedding, but they help to support Set Them Free.” In 2010, following a harrowBride-to-be Melanie Leise can’t stop smiling while she tries on a strapless ivory wedding gown ing experience in China, Arvaat Amanda’s Bridal. Photo by Crystal Anderson dans Gianni and Betsey Vecchiarelli decided they needed to do more than donate to help save to fund, the further we want to dive in head-first women and girls trapped in the into fighting this injustice.” sex trafficking industry. By starting Set Them Free, Volunteers from the organization will be at a nonprofit that partners with the International Amanda’s Bridal on Saturday, April 11, to help Justice Mission to rescue women, the Vecchiarellis promote and educate shoppers about the cause. For were able to give back beyond the money in their more information, visit www.set-them-free.org. checkbook. “It kind of hits you as being a woman,” Ward said. “For me, at the moment, I am an incurable fanat“It’s women helping other women, and these are ic. The more and more involved we get in the fight, kids … it’s a good cause, something you didn’t hear the more and more broken-hearted we become,” Gianni said. “The more rescue missions we are able about for a long time and it’s everywhere now.”

Committees approve constructiondefects reforms Bills portrayed as ways to boost condos By Amy Woodward

awoodward@coloradocommunitymedia.com Senate committees last week approved two pieces of legislation dedicated to reforming the state’s construction-defects laws. Proponents looking to reform the laws have argued that lessening the rigid process between homeowners seeking arbitration with home builders over construction defects will increase HOW YOUR SENATORS VOTED the production of condos and CHERI JAHN, D- WheatRidge, Yes townhomes. Opponents TIM NEVILLE, R-Jefferson County, Yes argue that any LINDA NEWELL, D-Littleton, excused reform may pre-

vent a homeLAURA WOODS, R-Arvada, Yes owner from resolving construction defects related to their home. Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy reported that no condos have been built in Lakewood since 2006. After the state failed to address construction-defects reforms in the 2014 legislative session, Lakewood developed and passed its own construction-defects ordinance. “If by any chance the state doesn’t do something there will be a lot of dominos that fall,” Murphy said in regard to other Colorado cities that may pass their own ordinances if the state fails to address the issue again this year. Senate Bill 91: The bill would decrease the statute of limitation for a homeowner to sue a builder, architect, contractor, or builder vendor, engineer, or inspector performing or furnishing the design, planning, supervision, inspection, construction, or observation of construction of any improvement to real property from eight years to four years. Sponsors of the bill made amendments that reduced the time from eight years to six years and took out the bill’s application to multi-family units Passed with amendments: 3-2 Senate Bill 177: “The Arbitration Bill” concerns homeowners’ associations and prerequisites that are needed before pursuing resolution disputes associated with construction defects. Reforms continues on Page 24

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Careful consideration trims task overload I am not sure about you, but these first three months of 2015 have been incredibly busy for me. I mean, I have found myself lately telling people that I am just too busy right now to do anything else. After carefully considering that remark, I had to laugh at myself. Am I really too busy to do anything else? Obviously the answer is no, I am not too busy. But you know what I mean, right? Sometimes it just feels like we are too busy, too many projects, too many things on our plate, and just juggling too many balls at one time. We feel like we are simply spread way too thin. Although we acknowledge that this could be a problem, I would suggest that it is a good problem. It really is better than the alternative, wouldn’t you agree? Having nothing to do only leads to boredom and maybe even trouble. A couple of proverbs speak directly to this, “Idle hands are the

devil’s workshop” and “Lazy hands make for poverty; but diligent hands bring wealth.” So where do we find the balance? Because right now if I shared my calendar, you would say to yourself that there is no room for anything else as I am already double-booked and triple-booked on certain days and at specific times. Here’s what I did: I went back into my

list of tasks, obligations and follow-up items. And I carefully analyzed the level of importance of each item, thought about who I can ask for assistance or better yet, who I could delegate the task to. I also went back to my personal goals list and tried to see where my priorities were aligning with my goals and where they were actually disrupting my path toward the achievement of my goals. Basically looking at what I want to be doing, what I should be doing versus what I am actually doing, and where I am spending my time. The next question I had to ask myself was this: “What are the things I can say no to, in order to say yes to the things I want to do or should do?” Sometimes saying no is harder than it seems, at least it is for me anyway. Now don’t get me wrong, I recognize that we all have things that we “have to” do.

And whenever I think about those “have to do” items I think of the quote by Zig Ziglar: “Discipline yourself to do the things you need to do when you need to do them, and the day will come when you will be able to do the things you want to do when you want to do them.” Are you too busy? Are you struggling with where to spend your time? Are you compromising the things you want to be doing? I would love to hear all about it and maybe offer up some tips if you will email me at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we realize that we are really never too busy, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a Colorado resident, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

NEWS IN A HURRY Two charged in early march homicide Leslie Barrett and Billy Scott were charged in the March 9 murder of 44-year old Troy Pitman, March 20. Barrett and Scott were charged with numerous counts including first degree murder, burglary, and felony menacing, possession of an illegal weapon and six habitual criminal counts. On March 9, Barrett and Scott were arrested following the shooting of Pitman, who was found lying on his garage floor at 8450 Gray Street. According to the Jeffco District Attorney’s office, the shooting was a result of an altercation between Scott and Pitman regarding a bond Pitman had cosigned for an individual who failed to appear in court. Barrett fired the shot that resulted in Pitman’s death. Both are being held without bond at the Jefferson County Detention Center and are scheduled to reappear in court on April 6.

Arvada Plaza construction

On March 16 construction on the new Auto Zone began at the Arvada Plaza. This is the first step in the renovation of the site, which will undergo demolition following the move of the Auto Zone into its new location. The business will remain open during the building process. Construction on the Wal-Mart is anticipated to begin later this year.

Weigh and win

To promote healthy eating and active living in the community, the City of Arvada’s Healthy Places initiative has installed a Weigh and Win kiosk at the Arvada Library. Located at 7525 W. 57th Ave., the kiosk, funded largely by Kaiser Permanente was installed to help residents shed pounds by giving daily support with personalized coaching via email and text, track progress with quarterly weigh-ins, and by providing

cash incentives for weight improvement and maintenance. To learn more about the program or to sign up, visit www.weighandwin.com.

Apex Bunny Breakfast

Apex’s annual Bunny Breakfast kicks off Easter celebrations with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, Saturday, March 28. Beginning at 9 a.m., guests can eat breakfast and meet the Easter Bunny, play games and take part in the Easter egg hunt at Stenger Soccer Complex. The hunt starts at 11 a.m. Registration for the event is required. Tickets are $5 and will not be available at the door. For more information visit www.apexprd.org.

Colorado Lutheran Home Egg Hunt

The Colorado Lutheran Home is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday,

March 28. Starting at 9:30 a.m., kids aged infancy — 10 years old can participate in an egg hunt and photo op with the Easter Egg Bunny. The event is free and open to the public. It will be held at the Colorado Lutheran Home, 7991 W. 71st Ave.

Robbery identification

The Arvada Police Department is seeking any identifying information related to the suspect of a March 17 Westerra Credit Union robbery. According to a press release, the suspect is a 5 feet 7 inches to 5-foot 10-inch Hispanic male with facial hair, average build and around 20-30 years of age. During the robbery, the individual was wearing sunglasses, a dark jacket over light colored shirts and dark pants. To report information, contact Arvada Police Detective Matt Moretti, 720-8986768 or mmoretti@arvada.org.

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EDUCATION NOTES

WILDCATS PAVING THE WAY

Jefferson Area Plan

The Jeffco Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the remainder of the Jefferson Area Plan, during its March 19 study session. The vote came following a move by board member John Newkirk to rescind his original motion to approve a new matriculation plan proposed by members of the Wheat Ridge Education Alliance, on March 5. With this approval, Stevens Elementary will move into the Wheat Ridge 5-8 campus for the 2015-2016 school year, establishing a K-6 school on the site. Over the next year, students from the Sobesky Academy will move into Stevens in an effort to expand the special education services for those students. Crafted by six Jefferson Area principals, this plan creates a 7-12 high school at Jefferson High School and incorporates new programming, such as extended dual language options, problem based learning and more into the structure to help increase student achievement.

Middle level learning initiatives

During the Jeffco Board of Education’s March 19 study session, district staff presented an update around the district’s academic goal for middle school learners. The presentation discussed the work done over the past three years to enhance and improve achievement and practices in literacy, math and cross-content learning. According to the presentation, teachers at the selected schools have used a variety of methods and practices to focus on individual student needs to help increase achievement. Since implemented, those schools have seen some increases in literacy and math for both seventh and eighth grades overall, while some areas are mixed. To further increase achievement, the

Bill Ashton, a member of the Arvada West High School Hall of Fame, speaks with a current Arvada West student about the Walk of the Wildcats, a brick fundraiser for the Arvada West High School Foundation. Courtesy photo

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How Should a Seller (and Listing Agent) Handle Multiple Competing Offers? Just because homes sell quickly with multiThere is no rule — or law — against doing ple offers does not mean they sell easily. It’s so. I heard attorney Oliver Frascona tell a hard being a buyer’s agent and winning a class on contracts that it was perfectly okay to bidding war, but it’s no easier being a listing reveal the terms of competing offers to agents agent guiding your seller through REAL ESTATE (or to unrepresented buyers) who the process of choosing the best are competing for your listing. TODAY offer. Ask yourself: Is a listing agent The term “agent” carries with it, serving his or her seller properly if under Colorado law, the legal he doesn’t do, within the bounds obligation to represent your client of law and ethics, what he has to with “utmost good faith, loyalty in order to obtain the best price and fidelity.” The listing agent is and terms for his seller? also obligated to seek the price When I’m on the buyer side of a and terms contained in his/her bidding war, I appreciate being listing contract with the seller. fully informed, because I don’t In today’s competitive seller’s By JIM SMITH, want my client to lose a house he market, however, I believe that wants, especially when it sells for Realtor® I’m obliged to seek not just the a price he would have exceeded if listing price, but the highest possible price he’d only known what was needed. through the process of competitive bidding. I certainly understand the upset of a buyer I touched on this topic in my Dec. 6, 2014, and his/her agent who thinks conducting an column with the headline, “Negotiating Multi- auction is unfair or plain wrong. Agents accusple Offers Can & Probably Should Resemble tomed to blindly submitting their buyer’s an Auction,” which you can read online. There “highest and best” offer without knowing their is, however, disagreement among agents and competition may feel that the seller is being their brokers regarding this process. greedy, but that’s not a fair criticism. A seller I’ve observed that most agents subscribe to is entitled to get the most he can for his home, the idea that you shouldn’t reveal the terms of and it’s my job as his agent to make it hapcompeting offers to agents who want to know pen. Read rest of article at JimSmithColumns.com. “what it will take” to submit the winning offer.

Beware of Internet Rental Scams It happened again this week. I got a call from someone who saw a craigslist post advertising one of my listings for rent at a bargain rate. Fortunately, this person knew it was a scam and was kind enough to tell me. I asked her to flag the posting so that it would be removed and I immediately hung the sign rider at right under my “for sale” sign at the house. This kind of scam has been propagated for years, which is why I have this ready-touse sign rider in my office. What happens is that some person, often in Nigeria, scans the internet for homes for sale, then advertises them for rent on craigslist. (Scammers don’t want to spend money, of course, to list

homes on rentals.com or another paid web site.) They usually target vacant listings because their victims can be expected to go to the home and peek through the windows. The scammer usually tells a story of how they are serving as a missionary in Africa, their house isn’t selling, and they just want a renter who, for a superlow rent will “love the house as much as we do.” They tell you to wire them the first month’s rent plus a security deposit, and they’ll mail you the keys. My clients aren’t hurt by the scam, but I hate to hear of would-be renters being hurt, which is why I rush to put up the sign rider. Be careful out there! Only rent from someone you can meet in person at the property.

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ARVADA CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD The Arvada City Council voted on the following legislation during its March 16 regular business meeting. Council members in attendance were Mayor Marc Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Mark McGoff, District 1 Councilman Jerry Marks, District 3 Councilman John Marriott, District 4 Councilman Bob Dyer, and CouncilmenAt-Large Don Allard and Bob Fifer.

Spring Cleanup program

City Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of Arvada and Waste Connections of Colorado, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $325,000 for the city’s annual Spring Cleanup Program.

Due to the increased volume and increased costs the city is asking for a higher amount than the previous $200,000. Starting May 4th, the city will collect different types of waste through the Spring Cleanup program. This year, the city is anticipating collecting over 1,800 tons of waste over the three-week period.

Richards Farm Metropolitan District Service Plan

Council held a public hearing regarding the Richards Farm Metropolitan District Service Plan. With this plan, the developer sought the special district because with this development the costs were inordinately high, and

Nonprofit recognizes youths of Arvada, Wheat Ridge 15 seniors get scholarships to Red Rocks Community College By Crystal Anderson

canderson@coloradocommunitymedia. com For some students, working hard at living is all they can manage, and for those struggles they’re being recognized. The Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth recognized 103 Jeffco students at their 14th annual recognition and scholarship ceremony, March 10. Held annually, the event honors Arvada and Wheat Ridge seventh- through 12th-grade students who have overcome some sort of physical, social, academic or psychological adversity in their lives. “These are kids who probably never get recognized,” said Joel Folk, AWRSAY cochair of the event, while describing their honorees. “We don’t pick them based on grade point average, we don’t pick them off of sports ...” “We pick them because they’re working hard at living,” interjected co-chair Duane Whisler.

Each fall, organizers put a call out to all the Arvada and Wheat Ridge middle and high schools, youth organizations and faith-based communities seeking nominations for this program. Nominators submit a letter about the student, and in turn, the student must submit an essay about his or her hardships. “When you read these nominations, and you see some of the adversities these students have overcome — that’s where the reward comes in,” Whisler said. “If they don’t get it from us, they’re probably not going to get it, and they need to be recognized for overcoming these challenges.” At this recognition ceremony, $25,200 in scholarships to Red Rocks Community College was given to 15 seniors. Along with those scholarships, several seventh- to 11th-graders were given the opportunity to receive $200 to use this summer towards a camp or courses that will help them grow individually. All nominees were honored at the ceremony. “These kids are part of our community,” Whisler said, “but because of the things they have gone through, well, sometimes all somebody needs is a pat on the back, saying you’re OK, you’re doing good.”

this distinction would offset those costs. According to the presentation, the plan would create two districts along 72 Avenue between Ward Road and Alkire Street. Within these boundaries, approximately 126 single-family homes will be built on 32 acres This plan would cost approximately $4.3 million and account for the design, acquisition, construction, installation, relocation and redevelopment of public improvements at the development.

Regional Criminal Justice Records system

City Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental agreement between Arvada, Edgewater,

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Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge and the Town of Mountain View for the creation, use and maintenance of a regional criminal justice records system. This system would annually cost the city around $200,000 and would help streamline management of records to better analyze crime trends that occur throughout the county and aid in helping agencies with case filing. Arvada would pay 29 percent of the total cost of the project, and it would go live in 2016. The next Arvada City Council meeting will be 6 p.m. Monday April 6, Arvada City Hall 8101 Ralston Rd. — Compiled by Crystal Anderson

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Tips for making Easter eggs last Metro Creative Connection Families gather on Easter to participate in many different traditions that have been passed down through time. One such tradition is coloring Easter eggs. Millions of eggs are harvested and sold this time of year to be included in Easter festivities. However, soon after egg hunts have been completed

and family dinners are brought to the table, those colored eggs may be relegated to the trash. When colored with food-grade dyes, such as those manufactured and readily available around Easter, the eggs remain safe to eat. Colored eggs that are stored in a refrigerator can last up to a week if their

shells remain intact. Peeled eggs may last up to five days, says the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Once eggs are boiled and dyed, they should be promptly put into the refrigerator to keep them fresh and edible. It’s adviseable to use plastic, wood or papier-mâché eggs for Easter egg hunts, as eggs made

of such materials will not spoil. Otherwise, hide and refrigerate hard-boiled eggs if this task can be completed within two hours. After that time frame, the eggs have the potential to spoil. By eating colored eggs, you can reduce waste and add a tasty appetizer to Easter meals.

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Voices of the next generation

Youth advisory council makes recommendations to legislators

By Amy Woodward and Clarke Reader

awoodward@coloradocommunity media.com and creader@colorado communitymedia.com

Colorado youths made a compelling presentation to state legislators on March 16, showing a young generation’s attempt to address and mend statewide issues. The 40 members of the Colorado Youth Advisory Council made their annual policy recommendations to lawmakers. COYAC was created by the Colorado General Assembly in 2008 to help bring the voice of the state’s youths to the Capitol. Members of COYAC represent 35 state Senate districts and five at-large seats. “It’s really, really empowering for students to get a chance to participate in this program,” said Juliana Rodriguez, of Lakewood. “Every member of our group has a say on the recommendations we make to the Legisla-

ture.” This year’s policy priorities focused on K-12 testing, public safety, water and mental health. Students broke into groups to tackle these various topics and then came back together to make recommendations. Students from the behavioral health committee of COYAC highlighted the widespread presence of depression and suicide in Colorado’s youths. “A lot of kids have trouble dealing with a lot of stress, including myself,” said COYAC member Taylor Kallsen of Centennial. “We wanted to help encourage teachers to know the warning signs of depression, anxiety and different mental disorders that I think a lot of times are overlooked.” The committee made three detailed recommendations, including: funding measures for mental health, mandating school districts to make Youth Mental Health First Aid available to all educators, and creating a statewide mental health online chat program that is run by mental health professionals and implemented by schools. The online forum would give students a chance to connect with others who might be

experiencing similar feelings, and a chance to reach out to professionals when needed, Rodriguez said. Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, expressed her support for COYAC and reported she is currently working on legislation that would increase mental health first aid to teachers. “Please, please, please continue the work you do,” Newell said. “Not only here, but beyond in future years because we need more people like you.” Many of the topics presented are areas of concern that are being addressed through legislation. COYAC’s water committee tackled issues surrounding the state’s most precious resource and recommended that residential properties be allowed to collect rainwater. A measure was passed last week by the House Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources Committee, sponsored in part by Rep. Jessie Danielson, D-Wheat Ridge, that would allow someone to collect rain water from their roof in up to two rain barrels. K-12 testing remains a topic of interest for students. Members from COYAC’s K12 standard-

ized testing committee addressed issues that have raised discontent among students and recommended that legislators implement a “State Explore Test” and “State PLAN Test” in lieu of PARCC until Common Core has been fully implemented at the high school level. “We’re not trying to attack Common Core or try to take a stance on it,” said Jackson Chen, a COYAC member from Broomfield. “We’re also not trying to attack standardized tests — we’re just trying to make them more worthwhile.” Students would like to see standardized tests that feel a bit more like the state’s ACT tests, and still provide paper tests for students who don’t take online tests as well, Rodriguez added. There is some follow-up by the students with the legislators to see what — if any — action has been taken on their recommendations, and to provide an opportunity for the students to stay connected. “The legislative process can be so foreign to students, but this is a great bridge to the process,” Rodriguez said. “Because students had this exposure, many now want to get into politics.”

JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Beautiful Junk Sale The Beautiful Junk Sale returns this spring at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28. The sale offers 10,500 square feet of collectibles, home decor, vintage clothing & jewelry, artwork, sporting goods, toys and more all at garage sale prices. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Action Center, which provides basic human needs as well as resources to self-sufficiency to struggling residents of Jeffco and the homeless. On Friday, March 27, there is an Early Bird Sale for bargain hunters that want first dibs on shopping. The Early Bird Sale begins at 7 a.m. on Friday morning and admission is $20. The main event runs 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27, and 8

a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. Friday hours were extended this year in order to give everyone the opportunity to stop by after work. Admission is $3 for individuals 16 and older. Bring two or more nonperishable food donations and receive $1 off admission. For more information about the Beautiful Junk Sale, visit theactioncenterco.org/about-us/special-events or call the Action Center at (303) 237.7704.

Bunny Express Train The Colorado Railroad Museum presents its annual Bunny Express Train on Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum Members and children under 2 are free, Children $5, Adults $15, Seniors $10. The railroad museum is located at

17155 W. 44th Avenue in Golden. For more information, call 303-279-4591 or go to www.coloradorailroadmusem.org

Jeffco EDC Honors Lockheeed and others The Jeffco EDC honored leading businesses in innovation and economic impact on Jeffco during its 22nd annual industry awards. Lockheed Martin Space Systems was awarded the highest honor- The Pioneer Award. This award is given to a company demonstrating a pioneer attitude within their industry and among businesses in the county. Additional awards included The Genesis Award, which honors a company that has contributed to the economic vitality of Jefferson County through creative leadership, innovation, facilitation, and collaboration in the community. This year’s Genesis Award recipient was Red Rocks Community College. Other awards included:

• Innovative Technology Award -given to a company that is on the forefront of new and advanced technologies • Johns Manville, for their new reactive glass technology developed for thermoplastic composites. • Sureﬁre Medical, for their specialized catheter used in the delivery of targeted chemotherapy to liver cancer patients. • Business Recognition Award — given to companies showing growth in primary employment and/or capital investment. Award recipients: Blackhawk Equipment, CoorsTek, Lutheran Medical Center, Meurer Research, and Pason Systems USA Corp. • Jeffco EDC’s Board Chair, Rob Osborn, Xcel Energy, awarded Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport the 2014 Chairman’s Choice Award for its contribution to the Jefferson County economy and its continued efforts to being an outstanding community partner.

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Millennials ‘epic fail’ in education I’m going to start this column with something — well — unorthodox. I am going to start this column with an apology. I am sorry. Because what’s coming next is a whole slew of statistics. Again, I apologize. I wouldn’t do this if it wasn’t important. Don’t you hate that? That’s like my mother once telling me to “stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about.” If I didn’t have something to cry about, I wouldn’t be crying. You might not agree, but something got me. Well, if something is important, why should I apologize? So, suck it up, buttercup — I’m about to lay some knowledge on you. In 1990, the United States spent $9,473 per student in the public schools (in 2013 dollars); in 2012-13, the United States spent $12,608 per student. That represents an increase of 33 percent in the last two decades. In 1997, Colorado instituted the Colorado School Assessment Program, the CSAP, to test students’ achievements in school. In 2001, Congress passed No Child Left Behind, which expanded the testing regime and made it mandatory in all 50 states. In 1980, 25.7 percent of 18- to 24-yearolds in America were enrolled in college; in 2012, the last year that data is available, that number had risen to 41 percent. I cite these statistics to make a point: American Millennials — those who were born after 1980 — are the most-tested generation in history, they have been the best-resourced generation in history, and they are the most educated generation

in history. Since the genesis of this, er, generation, America has made a remarkable investment in its education. Oh, and, coincidentally, they are also the most technologically-dependent generation we’ve ever seen. And what have we gotten in return for our investment? According to the Education Testing Service out of Princeton — nothing. Zip. Zilch. Nada. Jack squat. Recently, the ETS administered an international assessment to see where people from different countries and age groups stacked up in terms of skills that employers value most: literacy, practical math, and ... wait for it ... problem-solving in a technology-rich environment. And American millennials performed, to quote one of the researchers, “abysmally.” In fact, this generation, which has been so much the focus of our collective efforts, even performed badly compared to older Americans. Apparently, the last time this generation was smarter than its forebears was about the point where it was showing us how to set the clock on our VCRs. In literacy, which involved such com-

plicated tasks as, um, following directions, American millennials placed 21st out of 23; in numeracy, which is using math in everyday situations, American millennials placed dead last out of 23. And, in my favorite test, American millennials placed tied for 20th in the smart use of technology. Apparently, the test was less than impressed with selfies as solutions. Kind of helps make an argument for more immigration, doesn’t it? Funny thing is, I don’t see how we can possibly put the onus for this problem on the millennials themselves. They’re not the ones who foisted high-stakes testing on the school system; they’re not the ones who put more money into the system, but saddled it with increasingly silly mandates; they’re not the ones who tell them that they have to go to college or they’ll never amount to anything. I’ve been in education for a good chunk of this time frame we’re talking about, and frankly, sometimes I’m not sure what we’re trying to accomplish. It’s no wonder this generation is so muddled. I guess the good news is that now this generation is starting to take its place in positions of leadership and power. Maybe, in their apparently confused state, they’ll just default to a position of non-interventionism in the schools. Maybe that would give the next generation a chance. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His second novel, “Enemies Unseen” is available now at MichaelJAlcorn.com.

What are you going to do this spring?

“Sports! My son’s going into soccer and tee ball.” Tiffany Mrotek, Brighton

We asked folks out and about in Brighton on the first day of spring, what they were going to do this season.

“Vacation, back to home. Back to Missouri.” John Kurkowski, Ft. Lupton

“Help get my grandmother’s house cleaned up, so spring cleaning.” Taylor Settergren, Brighton

An Arizona adventure involving the Rockies, Frank Lloyd Wright Spring training in Scottsdale

My friends Cathy and Kathy and I flew to Phoenix recently to watch a little Rockies baseball. Cathy works for the Rockies so we all feel a special connection to the team. I am definitely ready for the regular season to start and seeing the boys in action whet my appetite for the real deal. I’m happy to say that on the day we were there, the Rox won. It was a treat to see Tulo on the field again and just to put the icing on the cake, he hit a home run. I also was glad to see Justin Morneau at first base. On the day we were there, Christian Friedrich and Jhoulys Chacin pitched. I’m happy to say they both looked great. Cargo and Charlie Blackmon were in the dugout but didn’t play. Also saw Corey Dickerson, Drew Stubbs and Nolan Arenado. It’s always a treat to see coaches Vinny Castilla (special assistant) and Eric Young (first base). And manager, Walt Weiss, was in fine form, too. Obviously this is just a partial list of the players and coaches we saw at the ball park that day, I just can’t remember all of them and, in spring training, there are no programs. By the end of the

regular season, I’ll have it figured out. The next day we went across town to Goodyear to watch the Giants and the Reds. Unfortunately the heat got the better of us and we bailed out before the game was over. I must say, the Rockies/Diamondbacks have outstanding facilities at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. If you’re there for spring training, do take the tour of the Rockies Clubhouse. You will see Kelly McGregor’s fingerprints everywhere. His inspiration is still being felt even though he’s no longer physically with us.

Taliesin West Another highlight of our trip was a

tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s incredible landmark Taliesin West that is located a bit northeast of the ballfields. I have long wanted to see this impressive institution and it exceeded my expectations. Students working on advanced degrees in architecture spend the winters at Taliesin West and head back to the Wisconsin campus during the summer months. Wright obviously liked to be comfortable. Taliesin West consists of a number of building which are made from native materials and consequently, blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. Wright’s use of space and light have withstood the test of time. His creative use of materials is awe-inspiring and has left a lasting impression on me. Wright also drew plans for a new state capitol and, while it was never built, the fanciful spire which was to be the focal point was built and can be seen in a small park at the corner of Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. and Scottsdale Road. Columnist Harriet Hunter Ford may be reached at hhunterford@gmail.com.

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Why whee can’t rely on spellcheck When a friend told me recently that his granddaughter had won the 4th grade Spelling Bee at her school, I immediately told him that I’m glad we’re still teaching spelling in school. (Don’t even get me started on the fact that schools are dropping cursive writing.) Spelling – and grammar – are not the just the building blocks of our language, but are also some of the primary ways we understand each other. And because the English language is beautifully complex, intriguingly hybrid, and sometimes frustratingly contradictory, we need all the clarity we can get. First we have words that sound alike but mean different things, such as to/two/too or there/they’re/their. Then we have words that are spelled the same but have very different meanings, such as lead ... is this something heavy or a dog leash? A person who goes out in front, or even the act of doing it? If you’re like me, much of spelling correctly is simply paying attention. I admit

that, as a writer, I pay extra attention to my use of language. I usually write longhand first, and find that most of my own spelling mistakes are often keystroke errors when I input what I wrote. In these instances, I rely on the little squiggly red or green lines in my word processing program to alert me that something is wrong. There are, of course, pitfalls to such reliance. One is the autocorrect function for common words, such as “and” or “the” or “thanks.” The hazard here is that the autocorrected word might not actu-

ally be the word I want – such as “and” for ant” – though this happens less in word processing than in texting. If you haven’t seen those hilarious texting autocorrect fails online, it will be worth the giggle to go look them up! Yet it’s the other more insidious corrections we initiate ourselves that may trip us up, often to our embarrassment and sometimes to our detriment. We run a spellcheck program that identifies our misspelled word and suggests a replacement … that we inadvertently choose. I’ve seen many instances of this in my years as a wordsmith, and have committed a few of them myself. For example, a friend spotted this in a letter of reference – the word “contentious” instead of “conscientious.” Sure hope the organization was looking for some backchat. I saw this one in a cover letter for a job application: “I expect the salary to be commiserate with my experience.” We actually interviewed him, but it didn’t work out, so perhaps he was consoled by

another employer. Some spellcheck fails are definitely red-faced misses, such as when the word “genital” suggests itself when we mean “gentile” or even “gentle.” Or when we get “incontinence” instead of “inconvenience,” though the two could surely be related. And using “illicit” in a government contract proposal instead of “elicit” is funny in a pathetic sort of way. Of course, spellcheck also doesn’t know my intent, like when I miss a word, such as “not,” when I say that something is a problem and I mean the exact opposite. Or when I actually mistype “not,” but I mean “now.” So not, if you will excuse me, I am off to right hour next column! Andrea Doray is a writer who does know how to spell misspell. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

New anti-trafficking measure should get green light Many who read the words “human trafficking” imagine something distant, foreign, and far removed from the everyday life of Americans. But Coloradans are finding that it’s a problem much closer to home; and sometimes even in our own backyards. We saw evidence of this recently when Colorado Springs police launched a human trafficking investigation after a woman, found crying and fearing for her safety in a motel lobby, claimed she’d been lured there from Greeley to work as an escort but felt pressured to perform sexual services that the suspected trafficker advertised online. And lawmakers recently heard a moving speech at the State Capitol from trafficking victim Jessa Dillow-Crisp, who was lured into a life of pornography and prostitution after escaping an abusive home life in Canada. Dillow-Crisp eventually found help in Colorado, which can take pride in being one of the most proactive states when it comes to battling this scourge. But hers is one of the rare trafficking stories with a happy ending. We still have work to do on this front. Over the past few years, the legislature has passed several laws intended to fight human trafficking in Colorado. Last year, for instance, the state passed a law that codified a comprehensive legal definition of human trafficking and classified the sex trafficking of a minor as a sex offense. Lawmakers also extended Colorado’s rape law to apply to human trafficking cases and

created the Colorado Human Trafficking Council to further explore anti-trafficking efforts. That’s a good start to strengthening protections for trafficking victims. But the General Assembly has an opportunity to build on that foundation by passing House Bill 15-1078, a bill I’m proud to sponsor. On Wednesday, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously passed House Bill 15-1078. If signed into law, this bill would require that Colorado’s Department of Human Services file a missing persons report with law enforcement and report to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children within, at most, twenty four hours of a child in their custody going missing. This would help bolster protections for one of trafficking’s biggest victim pools: children in the state foster care system. Runaway children are much more likely to become victims of human trafficking, and because foster kids run away from their homes in larger numbers, these children

It was the shock of my life At 9 this morning, from my open bedroom window, I heard voices. I peeked out and saw a rare sight. A group of my neighbors huddled together in the street talking loudly. Flinging on my bathrobe, I marched barefoot out my front door and approached them. “What’s going on?” Marge said excitedly, “I called the tree company yesterday because I saw little orange creatures in my Maple tree. The tree man looked at the critters and said ‘Sorry madam I only treat trees, not animals.’ I asked him if he could trap them. He said his company doesn’t trap anything but they do spray for pests.” Herb, another neighbor said, “They’re Aliens! From a blimp size spaceship. It’s shaped like a beetle!” I tried to picture such a thing. “You’re joking!” “No! I’m not!” he insisted. “Where are they?” I asked. “Crown Hill Lake.” “You’re putting me on!” I gasped. “No, we’re serious, very, very serious.” Marge’s eyes were as big as saucers. “We heard it on the police radio! People driving by on Kipling saw them.” “Holy Toledo!” I said. “The police radio said the officers rescued a mother who thought the spaceship was a play area for her children.” “Let’s go check this out!” I grabbed the keys to my Taurus and jumped in. Herb and Marge hopped in with me. Ignor-

ing stoplights, I turned south down 26th Avenue to Crown Hill Lake and parked. The Giant Beetleship next to the lake looked alive. It was black and had weird diaphanous wings and spindly legs. It must have been 50 feet tall. Welcoming strangers is important, a social issue of our time. We must consider where we will house them when they come out of the trees. And plan where to educate them so they can adjust to our culture. Our schools are not ready for this. The question will be bilingual or immersion? And health care. Surely they will need therapy when they try to adjust.” “You’re right! I just need to calm down and not be such a weenie,” Marge said. “Yes, yes everything will turn out all right,” I said. “No reason to fear change!” April Fool! Mary McFerren Stobie writes for CCM. She does not wear her bathrobe out to chat with the neighbors except during Alien invasions. Contact her at mry_jeanne@yahoo.

are at a far greater risk. Requiring the department to immediately report cases of missing children would help immensely. There’s strong bipartisan support for the bill thanks to co-sponsors Sen. Cheri Jahn (D-Wheat Ridge) and Reps. Dan Nordberg (R-Colorado Springs) and Beth McCann (D-Denver.) And we’ve heard supporting testimony from a wide range of stakeholders, from the Jefferson County Department of Human Services to the Colorado chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Even the FBI voiced support, authorizing Denver Police Officer Daniel Steele to speak on its behalf. “Last year, between the task force and our local law enforcement partners, we had ninety-four kids that were recovered from the commercial sex industry,” Officer Steele told the committee. “Twenty-nine

of those kids came from state care: foster care, group homes, and other environments where this bill would shore up that deficiency to ensure that those kids are being immediately reported to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.” The bill passed the House of Representatives, and the Senate will take it up next. If it passes and Gov. Hickenlooper signs it, Coloradans will have closed off yet another avenue for human traffickers and made the state a much safer place for foster children. Who says lawmakers can’t cross partisan lines to get meaningful things done in the State Legislature? Woods is a freshman Republican representing Arvada.

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Frank J. Quinn Jr.

December 4, 1923 – March. 18, 2015

Frank, 91, went to be with his beloved wife Mary, on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. Although his passing was officially recorded on March 18, 2015, he took his last breath on St. Patrick’s Day, as appropriate for a proud son of an Irish immigrant. He was born on December 4, 1923 in Denver, Colorado, to Frank and Agnes Quinn. He died peacefully in his son’s home surrounded by family. Frank attended Denver East High School and the Colorado School of Mines. After two years in college, he enlisted in the Army and served in WWII in New Guinea and Japan. Returning to college after the war, he graduated in 1948 with a degree in Metallurgical En-

years he played bridge with new friends at the Community Recreation Center.

gineering. Frank’s first job was at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington State, where he met Mary, who would be his wife for 62 years. They later moved to Denver where Frank worked at Rocky Flats for 32 years, becoming an R&D manager. After retirement he and Mary spent winters in Mesa, Arizona. They also traveled to Ireland and Hawaii, and around the US in a motorhome. In his later

Surviving Frank are his sister, Marilyn Simpkins; brother, Jack Quinn; sons, Bill (Carol) and Joe (Susie) Quinn; daughters Carol (David) Miller and Allison (Ben) Zarlingo; and grandchildren Brian Quinn, Melinda Hiigel and Lauren Zarlingo. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Frank’s name to Rocky Mountain PBS or the School of Mines Scholarship Fund. People who knew Frank are welcome to join us in a celebration of his life on Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada.

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Golf-course chef garners culinary win I am officially an egg head. To thank me for judging the fourth annual Farm to Fork Culinary Competition — a part of Colorado Agriculture Day Wednesday at the Colorado State Capitol — the Colorado Egg Producers Association donated 70 dozen eggs on my behalf to the Food Bank of the Rockies. That makes me feel sunny side up! But I was happy to donate my time and taste buds, along with fellow judges Kevin Seggelke, president and CEO of Food Bank of the Rockies, and Denver Post reporter William Porter, to test entries from 14 chefs using made-in-Colorado ingredients. The runaway winner of the culinary contest was Sanctuary Golf Course executive sous chef Rhett Montague with his smoked lamb barbacoa tacos, which tempted me to break my one-bite-only rule whenever judging a food competition. And the judges were also unanimous is awarding top dessert honors to Mike DeGiovanni, executive chef at MorningStar Senior Living, for his caramel frosted blondie made with Hacienda Maize’s hot pepper jellies.

Botanic Gardens takes top spot “42nd Street,” the classic Broadway musical about Broadway, comes to the Lakewood Cultural Center April 10-26. The show follows a chorus girl who suddenly finds herself thrust into the spotlight. Courtesy Photo

Performance Now brings classic to Lakewood Cultural Center By Clarke Reader

creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com There are some shows that are so quintessentially Broadway that they never go out of style — classic shows that helped make Broadway the cultural American landmark it is today. “42nd Street” is one of those shows. The Performance Now Theatre Company is working with the Lakewood Cultural Center for the 10th time to bring the musical to the center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, April 10 through 26. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. “This is a truly a classic musical with so much great tap-dancing,” said Performance Now’s executive director and musical director for the production, Ken Goodwin. “The cultural center is doing so many wonderful things there, and the theater itself is just beautiful.” The story of “42nd Street” follows aspiring performer Peggy Sawyer (Rachel Whyte), who joins a chorus line on Broadway, only to accidentally knock leading lady Dorothy Brock (Lee Ann Scherlong) out of commission. All of a sudden Peggy finds herself filling in for Dorothy, with only two days to prepare, and has only one chance to get it right. The production also features Keegan Flaugh as Julian Marsh and Andy Sievers as Billy Lawlor. Favorite numbers from the show include “Shuffle Off to Buffalo,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway” and “42nd Street.” This is the 98th show Bernie Cardell has directed in the area, and he describes “42nd Street” as the quintessential Broadway musical about Broadway. He said the show has so many characters familiar to those who work in the industry — the young ingénue, the

IF YOUGO WHAT: “42nd Street” WHERE: Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood WHEN: April 10-26 Friday - Saturday - 7:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday - 2 p.m. COST: Start at $18 INFORMATION: 303-987-7845 or www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents stage diva, the theater producers — and has a blast playing with those traits and personality. “Since this show is so well known, there are things audiences expect, like all the tap-dancing,” he said. “I wanted to create a faithful production to what people expect while adding my own little touches.” The cast spent a lot of time working on the choreography by Andrew Bates, so they could bring the most professional performance possible to audiences, Cardell added. He said Bates has been doing some very interesting things with the dances for this production of the show. For Goodwin, serving as musical director is a chance to balance the business side of his work with the artistic side. “I’ve been a musician all my life, so it’s great to play with the other six musicians in the pit,” he said. “42nd Street” is a chance for Cardell to work with a multi-talented cast to bring audiences the best show possible. “The show appeals to me because of how much fun it is,” he said. “It’s the perfect show to see for people who need a two-hour vacation from their lives.” For more information call 303-987-7845 or visit Lakewood.org/LCCPresents.

Denver Botanic Gardens has earned the distinction of being the most visited public garden in North America, with 1,411,116 visitors in 2014. The major increase in attendance is attributed in large part to the hugely successful Chihuly exhibition that attracted visitors from around the globe, but the addition of two new structures (the Science Pyramid and the outdoor Hive Garden Bistro) as well as the opening of the Ellipse garden contributed as significant draws. The popular Summer Concert Series, Blossoms of Light, Trail of Lights, Pumpkin Festival, corn maze and plant sales also spurred attendance. In addition to the attendance record, the Gardens is included in the North American Garden Tourism Conference’s “Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Traveling For” 2015 Awards. Full recipient list (in alphabetical order): The Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia; Chanticleer Garden, Wayne, Pennsylvania.; Denver Botanic Gardens; Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix; Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami; Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Marino, Calif.; Jardín Botánico de Culiacan, Culiacan, Mexico; Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania; Montreal Botanical Garden, Montreal; Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Curley named DIA Westin GM

Tom Curley has been named general manager of The Westin Denver International Airport. Curley comes to the hotel from The Westin Denver Downtown, where he has served for the past 12 years as general manager. Curley will continue to serve as area managing director for Starwood Hotels and Resorts in Colorado overseeing Westin, Sheraton and St. Regis brand hotels. “We were delighted that Tom has been named GM for The Westin Denver International Airport,” said Denver International Airport CEO Kim Day. “He is a well-respected professional, a wonderful community partner, and we look forward to working with him in his new position.” The Westin Denver International

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How do I help a loved one who won’t seek help? Editor’s note: Readers are encouraged to send their mental-health-related questions to Ask A Therapist, and — space permitting – Community Reach Center therapists will answer them. Please email your questions to AskATherapist@CommunityReachCenter. org. Q: My daughter has bipolar disorder. She doesn’t want to seek help or take medications. What is the best way I can help her? A: As a parent, it can be extremely worrisome to watch a child struggle with mental illness, especially when she is unwilling to accept the support and treatment that will improve her functioning and contribute to a higher quality of life. Without knowing the age of your child (which can make a difference in your intervention options), I would suggest you educate yourself about bipolar disorder, particularly how it affects individuals functioning at a similar level to your daughter, and adjust your expectations for her accordingly. You may want to track her symptoms for yourself, identify any environmental triggers that affect her mood/behavior and begin to take steps that ensure her safety

during high-risk times. Symptoms of bipolar disorder can be highly reinforcing, for example, there are times when individuals with bipolar disorder feel highly energetic, grandiose, and as if they are on a high. This can serve as a deterrent toward their desire to get treatment. During these times you may want to engage her in productive activities, invite her to join you in the things you are doing, and attempt to keep her close so you can monitor for safety. Isolation increases risk, so do what you can to increase your daughter’s regular engagement with friends, family, community, and work/school. Frequent check-ins during episodes of depression are important — as is encouraging her to participate in activities and hobbies that she enjoys.

Over time your daughter’s willingness to accept help may increase, so you will want to continue to suggest interventions such as mental health counseling, which are likely to include pharmacological treatments; they have been proven to reduce symptoms of her illness. To increase the likelihood that she will consider your suggestions, recall times when she accepted your advice with a positive outcome. Think about the conditions that precipitated productive discussions in the past. Were you at a restaurant? Driving in a car? Was it after a crisis? What was your tone? Make use of your experiences. Try ascertaining how she’s feeling, probe about any potential triggers for mood changes, and engage with her about things in her life that make her feel good. If talking creates tension and stress on your relationship, you may want to consider writing your thoughts down so you can be more easily understood. Above all, prioritize yourself, manage your stress well, and utilize your support system. You will be most effective if you are rested, getting regular exercise, eating well, and making time for regular spiritual/ religious practice. You might also check out

a support group, like the monthly Friends and Family Support Group sponsored by the Adams County Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) that meets monthly at Community Reach Center. — Kristen Jernigan, LPC, Clinical Supervision Specialist

This column is for educational purposes only, and opinions are not those of this publication or Colorado Community Media. Answers are not specific to any individual and are not a substitute for regular or urgent medical consultation and treatment. Individuals with medical or personal problems need to seek the advice of their own physician or health-care professional. Do not stop any medication or change the dose of your medication without first consulting with your physician. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, dial 911 or call Colorado Crisis Services at (844) 493-TALK (8255). To learn more about Community Reach Center, a non-profit mental-health center with five outpatient offices in Adams County, visit www.CommunityReachCenter.org or call (303) 853-3500.

Learn to party (like a president) “Party Like a President: True Tales of Inebriation, Lechery, and Mischief from the Oval Office” by Brian Abrams, illustrated by John Mathias c.2015, Workman $14.95 / $18.95 Canada 272 pages The campaigning has started already. It sure seems like the last election ended yesterday, but here we go again. So: Democrat? Or Republican? Does policy influence your politics, or do you consider personal matters in the voting booth? Read “Party Like a President” by Brian Abrams, illustrated by John Mathias, and you might drink to both. Like every good citizen, you had a hand in putting somebody in the White House a

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Airport is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of this year. The 14-story hotel is part of the new Hotel and Transit Center, which also includes an outdoor plaza and a public transit center with rail service to downtown Denver.

Fine dining at Wind Crest

Windows Restaurant, which has opened at Wind Crest retirement community at 3235 Mill Vista Road in Highlands Ranch, offers residents and guests a fine dining experience. : The 80-seat, reservations-only restaurant serves a seasonal dinner menu with two daily chef specials. A wall of windows overlooks the Denver skyline and Rocky Mountain foothills. Inside, modern light fixtures hang from a vaulted two-story ceiling.

few years back. Or maybe you didn’t; either way, you expect a sense of steady decorum and respectability from POTUS. But that’s not always what you get. Take our first president: contrary to what pop culture wants you to believe,

Chef Ed Kent, who worked closely with Dining Director Marcus Cordova and Wind Crest’s team of chefs, designed the Windows menu from scratch. Kent pulled from his diverse experience in the restaurant industry. The menu features classic American fare. For reservations, call 303-876-8476.

Grammy’s opens in Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge’s newest restaurant, Grammy’s Goodies at 4601 Harlan St., celebrated the opening of its first brick-and-mortar location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 21 featuring Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay. For the past decade, Vickie Corder and her husband Jeff have been dishing up Italian specialties at outdoor festivals across Colorado. With the opening of Grammy’s Goodies, fans of Corder’s giant pizza and Bada Bing burgers can now satisfy their cravings for Vickie’s homemade fare indoors year-round. Grammy’s menu will include many festival favorites as well as Italian mainstays as lasagna, garlic knots,

George Washington wasn’t just some stuffy old guy with bad dentures. Yes, he was tucked snugly in bed by 9 p.m., but there was a reason: in addition to being an accomplished white lightning distiller, ol’ George could reportedly put away the vino. Other presidents were no slouches in that department, either. Thomas Jefferson had a wine budget of somewhere around $300,000 in today’s dollars. James Madison was famous for lively parties, mostly thanks to his wife, Dolley. Andrew Jackson kept his staff properly, um … hydrated. Herbert Hoover enjoyed cocktails throughout the prohibition era. But a bit of imbibing isn’t all that’s happened in the White House. The widowed

John Tyler unabashedly wooed a woman young enough to be his daughter, as did Grover Cleveland (who also took responsibility for an illegitimate child). Woodrow Wilson was a philanderer, and Warren Harding liked to nickname his body parts. John Quincy Adams played billiards (gasp!). Ulysses Grant loved his smokes, while Chester Arthur loved to eat … and eat … and eat. This book obviously isn’t for stuffedshirts who can’t take politics with a sense of playfulness. It’s irreverent, hilarious and the illustrations by John Mathias make it easy to read — so find this book before the next election. “Party Like a President” will make it easy to plan your next party.

sausage and pepper sandwiches and an array of sweet treats all based on recipes from Vickie’s 92-year-old grandmother, Grammy. “Opening Grammy’s fulfills a longtime dream for me and my family,” said Corder, who grew up in Wheat Ridge. “It’s so nice to come back home.” Grammy’s will operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

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Swallow Hill names new CEO

Overheard Eavesdropping on a woman talking about the jazz group playing an original waltz written for sisters at Nocturne: “I wish I liked my sisters well enough to write a waltz for them.”

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EASTER WORSHIP Deadline March 19

Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church Holy Thursday: April 2nd 7:00pm Mass

Good Friday: April 3rd 3:00pm Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

7:00pm Stations and Veneration of the Cross

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Holy Saturday: April 4th 8:00pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday: April 5th 7:00am, 9:00am, and 11:00am Mass

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Christ on the Mountain Catholic Church Holy Week Services Holy Thursday Mass April 2 at 7:00 pm

Traditional Stations of the Cross

Holy Week Maundy Thursday Service April 2 @ 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday Worship

April 3 at 3:00 pm

Good Friday Service April 3 at 7:00 pm

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April 4 at 8:00 pm (NO 4:30 pm Mass!)

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April 5 at 7:45 am & 10:15 am

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Maundy Thursday (April 2) • 7:00 p.m. Seder Dinner

Palm/Passion Sunday: • 10am Worship • 11am Fellowship Maundy Thursday: 5:45pm Intergenerational Dinner & Worship Good Friday: • 4pm Silent Meditation • 5:30pm 30-minute Worship Easter! • 8:00 am Pancake Breakfast • 9:30am Egg Hunt • 10am Worship • 11:15am Fellowship Child care available at all worship services.

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Good Friday (April 3) • 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service

Easter Sunday (April 5) • 6:30 a.m. Sonrise Worship at Arvada Cemetary • 10:00 a.m. Worship with Flowering of the Cross

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April 5

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REGIONAL NEWS IN A HURRY Action Center hosts Beautiful Junk Sale

The Beautiful Junk Sale returns this spring at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. The sale offers 10,500 square feet of collectibles, home decor, vintage clothing & jewelry, artwork, sporting goods, toys and more all at garage sale prices. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Action Center.

On Friday, March 27 there is an Early Bird Sale at 7 a.m. on Friday morning and admission is $20. The main event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. Friday hours were extended this year in order to give everyone the opportunity to stop by after work. Admission is $3 for individuals 16 and

older. Bring two or more non-perishable food donations and receive $1 off admission. For more information about the Beautiful Junk Sale, call 303-237-7704 or visit theactioncenterco.org/about-us/specialevents.

Earth Hour

Colorado School of Mines encourages

the Golden community to go lights-out for an hour on Saturday, March 28, from 8:309:30 p.m. during the annual Earth Hour global event. More than 7,000 towns and cities in over 150 countries will be turning off their non-essential lights in honor of Earth Hour. Golden’s iconic M on Lookout Mountain will also be turned off in recognition of this event.

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EASTER WORSHIP Join Us on the Hill March 29 at 8 am and 10 am for our

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Golden First Presbyterian Church South Golden Road at W. 16th Ave. 303-279-5591

Maundy Thursday:

7:00 pm, April 2nd, 2015

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9:00 am, April 5th, 2015 Easter egg hunt and breakfast following service.

with Jeffco Brass

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Celebrate Easter with us! 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Breakfast (in the fellowship hall) 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

Everyone Welcome! “Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors.”

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Palm Sunday – March 29 at 10:30 am Children’s Palm Processional

Maundy Thursday – April 2 at 7:00 pm Good Friday April 3 at 7:00 pm

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National candy retailer moves West It’Sugar opens doors to second Colorado location in Lakewood By Crystal Anderson

canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Unwrap a memory. For candy retailer, It’Sugar, that’s what the business is all about. Pop Rocks. Reese’s Pieces. Zots. Razzles. Big League Chew. “Everyone has a memory in candy and I want to know yours before you leave my store,” said Karol Kratkiewicz, It’Sugar’s west district manager. “…We can make a million people smile everyday with just a cherry gummy bear.” The newest confections retailer to hit the Colorado Mills Mall, 14500 W. Colfax, Ave., Lakewood, It’Sugar is a candy fiend’s paradise. With a variety of sour, chocolate, and gummy bulk candies and more packaged on the shelves, this retailer is hoping to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth and create sugar memories. Started in 2006 in South Florida by wellknown candy man, Jeff Rubin, the company boasts a vibrant, colorful atmosphere with an engaging staff that enjoys indulging the frivolous nature of childlike euphoria. It’Sugar has access to more than 10,000 types of bulk, gummy, retro, mints, gums, jelly beans, novelty and international candies and snacks. The company also boasts a giants section, with oversized boxes of Nerds, Sweet Tarts, Mike and Ikes, giant KitKat bars, gummy bears and more. “We live at the intersection of attitude and fun, so whether you’re four, you’re 40 or you’re 80, you’re going to come in and get that same experience,” Kratkiewicz said. An international chain, It’Sugar has more than 70 locations worldwide and is known for staying ahead of the game on candy trends, such as the popular giants industry. The second location in Colorado, Kratkiewicz said Lakewood was a natural choice for them to expand their footprint. “The Mills locations have been a good

Along with sour, chocolate and gummy candies, this candy store specializes in old school, out-of-the-box and international flavors you may not find in other candy stores. Photo by Crystal Anderson

venue for us,” she said. “Lakewood sits at the base going into the mountains, so it’s going to get high traffic here just coming down I-70…We have a really great path here.” A location that is ideal for both It’Sugar and the Colorado Mills mall, said Kirma Perkins, general manager of the mall. “It’Sugar is a welcome addition as an innovative, nationally-recognized candy chain that will further enhance our unique brand of shopping with great retail, dining and entertainment options all under one roof.”

Along with their assortment of sweet treats, It’Sugar has a variety of edible and non-edible novelty items to lure customers, such as milk chocolate balls called “Shweddy Balls” based off of the Saturday Night Live skit, walkie talkies, bacon air fresheners, oversized gummy bears, and more. For It’Sugar’s District Training Manager, Paul Smith, candy is about creating an engaging atmosphere and a memory. “We are very interactive with our customers, and we love to have fun,” Smith said. “We love to do dance-offs and we have a good time.”

AMERICA’S FAVORITE CANDY 1. M&M’S 2. REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups 3. HERSHEY’S Bar (Milk Chocolate) 4. SNICKERS Bar 5. ORBIT Gum — SOURCE Bloomberg

Jefferson County Public Health

2014 ANNUAL REPORT

Covered? We’ve got you covered. Jefferson County Public Health

Letter from the Executive Director Last year was a big year for public health, not only in Jefferson County, Colorado, but across the United States. In 2014, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) took action on a wide range of health threats, including monitoring travelers from Ebola affected countries in West Africa in response to the largest outbreak in history; fighting heart disease, the County’s leading cause of death, by educating about the leading risk factors, tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and inability to access quality healthcare; improving the condition and security of our food and drinking water resources; and, protecting our communities from animal-borne diseases. Additionally, our public health clinics continued to educate and provide services to prevent unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections as well as immunizations to protect against vaccine preventable diseases. We also took action moving forward with our community health improvement plan (CHIP) by building and strengthening partnerships and developing shared strategies for creating conditions in which everyone in our County can be healthier through better access to healthy foods and active living. Last year was also the year the Affordable Care Act’s major provisions went into effect and in Colorado alone, according to Connect for Health Colorado, over 150,000 people acquired health insurance for the first time. JCPH continues to help people with accessing health insurance and now accepts many forms of health insurance in our preventive health clinics. In addition, we completed the move of most of our programs and services to our new location at 645 Parfet St. in Lakewood, and rewrote our mission and vision statements to more accurately reflect the work we do:

Mission: “To promote and protect health across the lifespan through prevention, education, and partnerships.” Vision: Healthy People, Healthy Places” With all of these changes and improvements, we want everyone to know, that when it comes to public health services, JCPH HAS YOU COVERED. Whether it’s a kit to test for radon gas in your home, a home visit from a public health nurse, help with enrollment in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program, birth control resources, immunizations, planning for emergencies, support for municipalities to become more walkable and bikeable, creating more community gardens, encouraging mass transit, or getting a birth or death certiﬁcate, We’ve got you covered! Public health is the foundation of our nation’s health system, and as the Institue of Medicine said in 1988, “Public Health is what we as a society do collectively through organized actions to assure the conditions in which all people can be healthy!” JCPH will continue to work to improve the quality of life and health of our individuals, communities, and health systems, both in our natural and built environments. Please visit our web site at jeﬀco.us/public-health to learn more about JCPH and the services we provide to keep you covered across the lifespan.

Healthy People Healthy Places

Mark B. Johnson, MD, MPH Executive Director, Jefferson County Public Health

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Creating a Culture of Health and Wellness through Policy and Partnerships Achieving healthier neighborhoods, businesses, communities and institutions is at the core of Jefferson County Public Health’s new vision, mission and the community health improvement plan (CHIP) entitled, “Healthy People Healthy Places Jefferson County.” Broader partnerships and innovative strategies are resulting in healthier places where people live, work, learn, play and age. In the past two decades, there has been a stronger focus on the role of the built environment and health, particularly the built environment’s role in fostering sedentary lifestyles and ultimately chronic disease. In Jefferson County, we are experiencing increased rates of obesity, diabetes and hypertension. As a result, public health and its partners are examining how built environments can be transformed to increase opportunities for daily physical activity and access to healthy, fresh and affordable food regardless of age, income, ethnicity and gender. Land use planners, transportation specialists, parks, recreation, and open space staff, educators, health care, mental health, public health, local government, business and economic development, elected officials and many more disciplines are working together to plan, budget and maintain communities that ensure access to public transportation, playgrounds, parks, trails and recreation centers, safe and walkable neighborhoods, community gardens, farmers’ markets and places to meet, gather and celebrate. We know that the health benefits of welldesigned places have cross-cutting benefits for communities. These places are proving to be safer, more attractive to live and, foster a sense of place and community and help older adults age in place. Jefferson County Public Health received a Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, and Pulmonary Disease Prevention (CCPD) grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to support various built environment improvements, its CHIP and to implement the new program, “Creating a Culture of Health and Wellness in Jefferson County Through Policy.” Supported by the Jefferson County Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) policy team, staff will work to provide technical assistance to local partners on a variety of land use, transportation and food policy areas. Some exciting and innovative 2014 partner accomplishments include:

Healthy People Healthy Places

• The City of Arvada “Healthy Places Arvada” (healthyplacesarvada. org) is one of three Colorado communities that received the Colorado Health Foundation Healthy Places Initiative funding to improve access and connectivity to open space and neighborhoods, making it easier to walk, bike, play and engage in daily activities that encourage movement and connection with the community. • Bike Colorado (bicyclecolorado.org), Bike Jeﬀco (bikejeﬀco.org) and

“These places are proving to be safer, more attractive to live and, foster a sense of place and community...”

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municipalities in Jefferson County, continually address inter and multi-jurisdictional approaches to build and maintain bike facilities to support active transportation options in Jefferson County. Grassroots networks like the Wheat Ridge Active Transportation Advisory Team are working to educate and engage policy makers on the importance of funding new bike improvements in neighborhoods. The Cities of Arvada, Golden and Lakewood have or will update their comprehensive, recreation, parks or sustainability plans to incorporate public health policies, practices and programs. Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) updated their Open Space Master Plan (jeffco.us/open-space/plans/open-space-master-plan). This new plan includes numerous references to public health, and the important role of green space in supporting wellbeing. JCOS also supports the Jeffco Outdoors program (www.jeffcooutdoors. org) connecting people with the outdoors to create healthier individuals and families. Employers and health care facilities in Jefferson County are exploring new and exciting ways to integrate physical activity into employees’ daily lives like physical activity breaks, walking meetings and encouraging the use of stairs. Multiple Jefferson County municipalities, CSU Extension Jefferson County (www.extension.colostate.edu/jefferson) and partners like Denver Urban Gardens (dug.org) are increasing the number of community and school gardens, and community supported agriculture opportunities to increase residents’ opportunity to grow and source healthy, affordable local produce. The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Sustainable Communities Initiative (www.drcog.org/planning-great-region/ sustainable-communities-initiative) is working to align planning, investments, programs and policies to support mixed-used, pedestrian and bicycle-friendly and transit oriented development to maximize the use of transit, including the forthcoming FasTracks Gold Line (www.rtd-fastracks.com/gl_1)

• Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge joined the HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign (livewellcolorado.org/healthypolicy/heal-cities-and-towns) by adopting resolutions committing • their jurisdictions to support healthy eating and active living policies, environments, and programs. A partnership between LiveWell Colorado and the Colorado Municipal League, the HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign provides training and technical assistance to help municipal officials adopt policies that improve access to physical activity and healthy food in their communities. All the participating • municipalities in Colorado met for a two-day summit in Golden during October 2014 to share practices and lessons learned with national and local partners. • Jeffco Public Schools received a Colorado Department of Transportation Safe Routes to Schools Grant to educate and build awareness on safe cycling among youth. In addition, countless Jefferson County individuals, families, schools and local governments implemented safe and fun community building activities like Walking For more information on ways to support changes to the built School Buses, walking or bike audits, or community walking groups environment to foster healthier lifestyles, contact Molly Hanson to support a culture of physical activity. mhanson@jeffco.us or Max Gibson maxgib@gmail.com.

2014 In Review As we look into the future and plan for a healthier Jeﬀerson County with better access for all to healthy eating, physical activity and health care, we would also like to review some of Jeﬀerson County Public Health’s accomplishments in 2014.

Tobacco Policies Work to Protect Health for All

For most of us, consistently making healthy choices is not easy. A major role of public health is to help individuals, families and communities make the healthier choices the easier ones to make. Whether it is improving nutrition, getting more physical activity, or living tobacco-free, there are proven strategies to support people in making the choice for health the easier and more natural option. For example, if there’s a safe and accessible walking or biking trail near your work or home, it’s easier to get out for a walk or bike ride. If you have affordable, nutritious food available and accessible, it’s easier to pass up the less healthy options. And, if you live or work in a place where tobacco use is restricted, it’s easier for youth and adults to live tobacco-free. Community-level policies which assure healthier resources and protections are helping people across the nation slow and even reverse some of the most debilitating disease trends - like diabetes, heart disease and lung cancer. One of the most well-researched areas of the power of policy change is tobacco control and smoke-free public places laws. Communities with more comprehensive smoke-free workplace and public places laws see the greatest benefits when it comes to youth tobacco prevention and reducing adult use of tobacco. In addition to protecting workers and residents from the toxic chemicals in secondhand smoke and e-cigarette aerosol, comprehensive smoke and vapor-free policies make it easier for youth to say no to the use of tobacco and make it easier for adults who use to cut back and quit. In Jefferson County in 2014, the communities of Edgewater, Lakewood and Golden strengthened their smoke-free public places laws to cover more areas and/or include prohibiting the use of electronic smoking devices where smoking is prohibited. Thanks to policy changes, making the healthier choice just got a little easier for many in Jefferson County. For more information, contact Donna Viverette at 303-275-7555 or email dviveret@jeffco.us.

Improving Water Quality . . . New Septic Regulations

The year 2014 saw the most significant modifications in the onsite wastewater treatment (septic) system regulation in several decades. Based on changes in state law and regulations – in which Jefferson County Public Health was an active participant – significant new requirements governing the design, installation, operation and use of these systems were adopted. A broadDrainfield based stakeholder process preceded the Soil adoption of the new regulations, allowing Pipe for community input and addressing local concerns to the extent possible. New and more rigorous requirements for soil testing and design standards mean that systems will Soil be better suited to actual site conditions, thus Groundwater providing improved treatment and groundwater protection. Additional oversight of mechanical, “higher level treatment” systems will assure that these complex wastewater treatment units are properly maintained and that the homeowner is more fully involved in the process. In addition, the Department made significant progress towards an online the oil and

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application platform for wastewater permits that will provide faster, more eﬃcient services for our clients. Stay tuned for even more progress in 2015! For more information, contact Craig Sanders, EHS Supervisor at 303-271-5759 or email csanders@jeﬀco.us.

Mental Health Matters . . .

Increasing Awareness and Treatment of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety JCPH’s maternal and child health programs work to maximize the quality of life and health of mothers, infants, children and their families in Jefferson County. Our public health nurses work in partnership with caregivers to assist them in setting goals that improve the lives of their families. We know that depression and poor mental health among childbearing women and caregivers can have devastating effects on families and communities. We see and understand how stress and other mental health issues (big and small) can impact perinatal health and are working to improve birth outcomes and promote healthy growth and development for all of our families through education and awareness. It is estimated that nearly 20% of mothers experience depression, anxiety or other mental health issues before, during or after giving birth. These perinatal conditions are fairly common and yet they often go unrecognized and untreated, leaving mothers and children at risk. Depression and anxiety, especially during the post-partum period, is known to affect moms’ ability to care for the infant and other children, decrease infant bonding and have lifelong negative impacts on a child’s growth and development. In 2014, JCPH expanded its resources to address caregiver mental health and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS) though a Pregnancy-Related Depression grant from the Community First Foundation. The grant allows public health nurses to work in the community and with individuals to increase awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including the negative health effects of toxic stress, and provide mental health support and community resources. Throughout the first year of the Program’s implementation in 2014, JCPH provided extensive outreach to medical providers and community organizations on the prevalence of PMADs and best-practice screening and treatment options. In its second year, we look forward to continuing work in the community in addition to providing increased support for our staff and clients by employing a mental health specialist at JCPH. For more information, contact Sara Bauer, RN, MN, MA, Public Health Nursing Manager at 303-275-7582.

Introducing the Foothills Healthcare Coalition . . . Preparing Gilpin, Clear Creek and Jefferson Counties Responding to public health emergencies is made that much easier when all the different players have planned and prepared and planned again. The Foothills Healthcare Coalition was convened in 2014 to better prepare the public health and healthcare systems of the Colorado counties of Clear Creek, Gilpin and Jefferson to respond to emergencies. On the heels of various public health threats and emergencies, including wildfires, floods and disease outbreaks, JCPH’s Emergency Preparedness Program brainstormed with other emergency response agencies in the County to develop a volunteer healthcare coalition. The Foothills Healthcare Coalition’s mission is to collaborate on planning which will enhance and sustain the ability and capacity of the public health and health care systems, community partners, and individuals in the three counties to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from all-hazard emergencies, particularly those whose scale, timing, or unpredictability threatens to overwhelm routine activities.

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In 2014, the Foothills Healthcare Coalition brought together over 90 members from over 50 agencies for public health and health care emergency preparedness planning. The coalition hosted four meetings that addressed a variety of topics, from the Ebola outbreak to pandemic preparedness to emergency operations coordination. For more information, or to get involved contact Christine Billings, Emergency Preparedness Supervisor at 303-271-8394 or visit the Coalition’s website at: foothillshealthcarecoalition.com.

Mission: To promote and protect health across the lifespan through prevention, education, and partnerships.

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2014 Achievements and Health Outcomes

Jefferson County Public Health is committed to promoting health and preventing injury and disease for all of the residents of Jefferson County, Colorado. Public health is what we as a society do collectively to prevent illness and premature death and promote health in our neighborhoods and communities. Public health professionals monitor, identify, diagnose, investigate and solve public health problems in communities and promote policies, practices and behaviors to assure our populations stay healthy. It is the collaborations and efforts of all of us that ultimately determine the County’s health. With the support, policy oversight and mandates of the Jefferson County Board of Health, our programs work to prevent and control contagious diseases and epidemics; investigate health and safety hazards; protect our environment; prevent foodborne illness; link people to health care services; promote active living and healthy eating; and, advocate and enforce laws that protect the health and safety of everyone. Administrative Services (Admin) provides

department administration and financial management as well as the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program and Vital Records, Epidemiology and Health Planning. • 6,008 birth and 4,971 death certificates (first copy) were issued providing residents with essential identification documents as well as providing a snapshot of the number and causes of death in the county throughout the year. •

JCPH Emergency Preparedness and Response Program updated or wrote 12 plans; provided county wide support for Ebola Preparedness and Response activities within the County; represented JCPH on 2 national planning committees; participated in 3 national trainings; participated in 5 statewide trainings; provided 9 countywide emergency related trainings; partnered with Jeffco schools to provide disease control guidance and coordinated the response to 45 disease outbreaks.

Environmental Health Services (EHS) works to prevent, investigate and respond to health threats in the County from environmental sources such as our air, water, land, the food we eat and the domestic and wild animals and insects we encounter. EHS inspects facilities including schools, daycares and restaurants for adherence to public health safety and disease control measures. • 3,647 food-service establishment inspections were performed and 116 food handlers were educated to protect people from common foodborne illnesses such as E. coli, Salmonella and hepatitis A. The JCPH Retail Food Inspection web page was visited 59,428 times by persons seeking information on food-safety records of various eateries. • 231 land development and rezoning cases were reviewed for compliance with public health requirements. • 587 inspections of childcare centers, pools and camps were performed protecting children and adults from disease and safety hazards. • 563 onsite wastewater system inspections were performed and 212 permits were issued to protect residents from waterborne illnesses and protect the county’s groundwater from contaminants. • 853 time-of-sale wastewater permits were approved and onsite wastewater permit records for nearly 1,400 additional properties were added to the septic system computer database, providing easier and much more efﬁcient access for public queries. • The Zoonosis (animal-borne disease) Program investigated potential disease threats such as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, bubonic plague, tularemia, West Nile virus, and rabies, submitting 173 animal specimens for testing resulting in 11 bats testing positive for rabies, 2 squirrels and 1 rabbit testing positive for tularemia, and 1 prairie dog testing positive for bubonic plague. The Department also tracked 36 cases of humans bitten by domestic animals, • 317 inspections were conducted of a variety of air pollution emission sources throughout the County.

Health Promotion and Lifestyle Management (HPLM) works to improve health through policies,

programs and activities enabling people to increase control over their health. Policies, programs and services promote healthy eating and active living, tobacco free environments and access to health communications and public information. Policy work involves working with elected ofﬁcials and our communities to adopt policies that promote healthy eating, tobacco free public places and built environments that support safe walking, biking and multimodal transportation. • 10,106 women and children were provided with nutrition education and counseling and food prescription vouchers to be used for healthy foods at local grocery stores. • Our web site had 141,686 views and 5,422 people followed our social media pages, for diverse public information and health education materials. A monthly newsletter reached 2,010 individuals and 51 news releases sent out to media and media • Tobacco control activities to reduce initiation and use of tobacco continued in 2014. More than 5,246 youth and young adults ages 14 – 24 participated in activities to raise awareness about tobacco and impact local policies proven to reduce tobacco use and exposure. Another 548 youth and young adults and 6,010 adults participated in or were referred to services to help them quit. Local media and public information activities focusing on protecting youth from tobacco and secondhand smoke exposure reached more than 678,432 people. Our goal is to reduce youth and young adult tobacco use and initiation by 50% by 2020. 528 providers of education, mental health, housing and health care services were trained in approaches to address tobacco with patients and clients.

Jefferson County Board of Health Bonnie McNulty - President Maureen Sullivan - Vice President Beverley Dahan - Secretary Greg Deranleau - Member Linda Reiner - Member

Community Health Services (CHS) programs and services work to improve health and quality of life through communicable disease surveillance, prevention, control, education and treatment. Diverse programs provide essential preventive health screenings, health education, and public health nursing interventions, resource referral as well as access to health care for the County’s uninsured or underinsured residents. • 5,201 immunizations were given protecting the County’s children and adults from vaccine preventable diseases. • 2,488 disease surveillance contacts were made to investigate and follow-up in response to potential communicable disease threats. • 3,822 nurse home visitations were made to improve health outcomes for infants and mothers. • 6,697 enrolled in Medicaid and CHP+ received follow-up in the Healthy Communities Program to assure that they accessed health care beneﬁts and community resources; 1,680 were assisted with referrals to community health care resources. • 7,235 clinic visits (4,400 family planning, STI, HIV visits and 2,835 immunization visits) were made by individuals seeking dental, reproductive health and chronic disease prevention screenings and consultation.

JCPH Budget 2014 Total 2014 Revenue = $13,138,302 HPLM 20%

EHS 8%

ADMIN 51%

CHS 21%

Jefferson County Board of Commissioners

Casey Tighe - Chair, District 2 Libby Szabo – Chair Pro Tem District 1 Donald Rosier – District 3

Total 2014 Expenditures = $13,138,302 HPLM 21%

Jefferson County Public Health

ADMIN 28%

EHS 16%

Mission: To promote and protect health across the lifespan through prevention, education and partnerships.

CHS 35%

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March 26, 2015

Colorado youth survey on sex, drugs on hold State Board of Education delays vote on parental consent By Kristen Wyatt

Associated Press

Alarmed by anonymous surveys asking Colorado’s middle and high school students about their sex lives and drug habits, the state Board of Education delayed action last week on considering changes to how the 24-year-old survey is collected. Controlled by Republicans, the board delayed a vote to require parental consent for the surveys after their vote on the matter brought only one side, parents and health officials asking them not to make such a change.

The Healthy Kids Colorado Survey has been given to a sampling of students every other year since 1991. But the survey was expanded dramatically in 2013 and has since come under additional scrutiny. They survey asks the students about having sex, using drugs, considering suicide, bringing guns to school and other unhealthy behaviors. Public health officials consider the surveys a vital tool to gauge what young people are doing, not what their parents think they are doing. “It’s our best source of our information about our youth and their health behaviors,” said Dr. Larry Wolk, Colorado’s chief medical officer. But some board members have taken issue with the questions, and they disagree that the surveys are voluntary. Currently the

state allows parents to decline the survey, but school districts are allowed to collect surveys from pupils whose parents haven’t affirmed their kids can participate. “There are major problems with this survey, in terms of its content,” said board member Debora Scheffel, a Republican from Parker. Another questioned the need for them. “You don’t need the survey to be able to tell kids to practice safe behavior and avoid unhealthy behavior,” said Pam Mazanec, a Republican from Larkspur. The board heard from nearly two dozen health officials and parents asking them not to change how the survey is collected. No one spoke in favor of changing how the survey is done. But the seven-member board agreed

to delay after Republicans asked for more feedback from parents. The surveys aren’t given until this fall, giving schools officials time before deciding whether to require changes. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which considers the surveys voluntary, may consider sending the surveys directly to school districts if the state Department of Education backs out, Wolk said. But he urged the board to keep the surveys unchanged, especially in light of marijuana legalization. “Everybody wants to know how the legalization of marijuana will impact our youth, and this is the single best data source that we can answer that question with,” Wolk said.

Coffee by day, bourbon by night Arvada cafe/bar presents new combination for Olde Town By Crystal Anderson Canderson@colorado communitymedia.com The Bluegrass Cafe & Bourbon Bar seeks to fill a niche in the Olde Town Arvada scene. Two niches actually. “There’s such an increase in demand out here for things that we just want to make sure that we’re filling that void, and we’re

filling it with something that’s new and an up-and-coming kind of venture,” said Drew Ferguson, co-owner of Bluegrass. Crafted from the desire to bring a bit of her home-state flavor to Colorado, Kentucky-born-and-raised Sheena Ferguson said her concept is simple: Bring Kentucky bourbon and Southern hospitality to the West. “We don’t want people to be overwhelmed when they come in with a ton of choices, a big bar,” she said. “We want a simple, casual atmosphere and friendly people, that’s kind of what we’re going for.” A coffee house by day, the Bluegrass will offer specialty roasted coffee from Boul-

der’s Dragonfly roastery, and locally made bourbon-laced and specialty pastries. By night, the eatery will turn into a bourbon bar, featuring a range of Kentucky bourbons, signature bourbon cocktails, wine from Lexington’s Talon Winery, and a selection of craft beer. To complement the bourbon, the bar will also offer artisan pizzas, and bourbon-themed desserts. “I’m from Kentucky and I’m very familiar with bourbon,” Sheena said. “There’s a lot of bourbon bars across the United States popping up, it’s almost as if people are becoming connoisseurs of bourbon — it’s a trend, it’s edgy and I think there’s a lot to offer and show people what you can do with it.”

Located at 7415 Grandview Ave., the eatery is a passion project for Sheena, who grew up in the restaurant industry. With round whiskey barrel and Kentucky-shaped tables inside, two outdoor patios, live bluegrass and blues entertainment and a horse track with derby horses running around the ceiling, Bluegrass brings a Southern flair to the streets of Olde Town. “This has always been my passion,” Sheena said. “I’ve always had my business plan … and now I’m in a place in my life where I really want to bring Kentucky to Colorado and follow my dream.” Bluegrass Café and Bourbon Bar will open May 1.

Golden Girl Scout enriches STEM for students Teen earns Gold Award for community project By Amy Woodward

awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com For young women involved in Girl Scouts, earning a Gold Award places them among a select group of women who have taken on the task of creating a lasting project to improve their community. Christina Bear, 17, of Golden, became a part of that 100-year-old history when she earned her Gold Award after successfully creating and sustaining a STEM enrichment program for minority students through Horizons, a summer student enrichment program under Colorado Academy in Denver. “This is an extremely prestigious award,” said Anne Marie Harper, public relations director for Girl Scouts. “It’s not an award they win — it’s an award they earn.” Bear’s pilot project engaged minority students enrolled at Horizons in STEM through a mentoring program, but her project did not end there. Since only 6 percent of Hispanics account for the STEM workforce, a statistic

that drove Bear toward her project, her pilot program was picked up by Horizons and included in its summer enrichment curriculum for minority children. She also created a mentoring manual available on her website, Project STEM Student Mentors, which will help guide future high school students and volunteers who want to help expose STEM to minority students. She composed a proclamation about her project which Gov. John Hickenlooper signed in January during STEM Mentoring Month. “My current goal is to really bolster that manual and make it more comprehensive,” Bear said. “I honestly do want to reach more chapters of Horizons. But I also want to reach more high school students to have them initiate their own sort-of STEM enrichment program.” Girls pursuing their Gold Award spend one and a half to two years on their projects. Bear’s 11-page report outlined her purpose for the project and its impact on communities. “She did awesome,” said Rae Ann Dougherty, Bear’s Gold Award mentor. “It’s an excellent idea. Everybody knows that we don’t have enough STEM focus. To target and work with diversity … is so well need-

Christina Bear, left, works with Alyssa Lucero on STEM related activities as part of her student mentoring summer program at Horizons. Courtesy photo ed.” In the beginning, Bear said she wanted to take on the world. But as Bear quickly learned, and as Girl Scouts has always taught, focusing on smaller contributions at a local level can have the greatest impact. “I think that is one of the biggest take-

aways for me and the rest of my life, that I’m going to have big problems that I’m going to have to face,” Bear said. “But thanks to mentors and advice, I know that I can take baby steps and slowly achieve different parts of the project to make it a comprehensive project.”

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Feds need to help counties in West For decades, communities across Colorado and the West have engaged in a contract with the federal government. This is because many counties have large swaths of federal land within their borders in the form of BLM land, national forests, and national parks and monuments. These lands aren’t taxable, and local communities often cover the expenses of maintaining access to these lands and providing safety and other first-responder services. To help offset those losses, the federal government has reimbursed states and counties through a program called Payment in Lieu of Taxes. It’s often referred to as PILT. Colorado is 36 percent federal land, and some counties in the state contain more than 90 percent federal land, making PILT critical to their budgets and planning. Twelve counties depend on more than $1 million a year in PILT funding, and Garfield and Mesa counties rely on more than $3 million in funding. In 2014, Colorado counties were owed $34.5 million in total. Communities use this money to fund critical services, such as law enforcement, fire protection, emergency response programs,

road and bridge maintenance, and search and rescue operations. In recent years, ensuring the federal government lives up to its end of the bargain has been difficult. With the end of mandatory funding due to congressional inaction, funding now has to be reauthorized every year. With all of the dysfunction in Washington, we’ve had some close calls. Many times counties have been forced to wait until deep into the fiscal year. Two years ago, we were able to secure a oneyear PILT extension in the 2014 Farm Bill after it was omitted from a government funding bill. For 2015, we funded it by cobbling together resources from two different bills. But there is no guarantee for 2016. We’ve seen similar problems with a

program called Secure Rural Schools (SRS), which has a similar purpose and has actually expired completely. Counties rely on the SRS program to provide critical services like maintenance projects and forest restoration, and it’s an important resource for rural schools. In 2014, Colorado’s rural communities received more than $10 million in SRS money. With its expiration, many rural school districts are facing tremendous budget shortfalls that will impair their ability to educate our students. With these programs in jeopardy, we joined forces with Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon and Republican Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho to introduce a bill to restore mandatory funding for the PILT program and extend the SRS program for three years. It will provide roughly $360 million annually for more than 700 counties across the nation. These resources are an essential lifeline for communities facing continuously shrinking budgets, and it is funding the federal government owes to them. We have worked with Colorado counties for years on these issues and have heard from county commissioners and school

districts across the state about their significance. The counties encompassing the San Juan Mountains rely on PILT funding to plow the region’s scenic mountain passes and roads, like Yankee Boy Basin Road in Ouray County, that attract thousands of visitors annually. In Gunnison County, the funding is crucial for conducting search and rescue operations in the national forests, as well as for maintaining road access to the forests. In Silverton, SRS funding makes up a significant portion of the school budget. If Chaffee County lost PILT funding, commissioners would be forced to make devastating cuts that could result in a loss of emergency medical services. The federal government has made a promise to these rural communities. There is no reason for Congress to leave them in limbo year after year. Our bill ensures that local governments have the certainty they need to plan and budget so they can provide these crucial services. It’s time for the federal government to honor its contract with Colorado counties. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.

Democrats reintroduce ‘Frack Pack’ regulations By Mead Gruver Associated Press A group of bills called the “Frack Pack” announced last week by four Democratic congressmen would impose more stringent federal environmental regulations on a domestic petroleum industry lately suffering from its own success

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amid a persistent downturn in oil prices. The Western Energy Alliance petroleum industry group criticized the measures as unnecessary in part because they duplicate existing state regulations. “All of these bills are based on false information about supposed gaps in state and federal regulations that are actually talking points from the environmental lobby, and not based on reality,’’ the Denver-based group’s vice president of government and public affairs, Kathleen Sgamma, said in a statement. The bills all have been introduced before without success. They attempt to address problems associated with a recent surge in domestic oil and gas development made possible by advances in techniques including hydraulic fracturing, the process of blasting pressurized volumes of water mixed with fine sand and chemical products underground to crack open oil- and gas-bearing deposits. The production surge has contributed to a global slump in oil prices that in recent months has led to a sharp decrease in drilling nationwide. One of the reintroduced bills addresses fracking directly: Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette’s FRAC Act, which would regulate fracking under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The bill also would require public disclosure of chemicals used during hydraulic fracturing. “I support fracking so long as it’s done responsibly. Unfortunately, the current regulatory framework does not make sure this is the case. Our laws are riddled with loopholes that exempt fracking from protections that are vital to the safety of people and communities,’’ DeGette, D-Denver, said on a conference call hosted by the Environment America federation of environmental groups. A bill brought by Colorado Rep. Jared Polis, the BREATHE

Act, would end exemptions to federal air pollution rules for the petroleum industry. The bill would require air pollution from many small sources to be regulated collectively rather than just individually. “One or two fracking pads might not make much of a difference. But you suddenly put thousands of them in a limited area, it has an enormous impact on air quality which is currently exempt from the Clean Air Act,” Polis said. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Illinois wants to require pollution testing of water sources before and during petroleum development under her SHARED Act. Under the FRESHER Act, oil and gas producers would need to get permits for development that would increase stormwater runoff. There is no good reason to exempt the oil and gas industry from federal environmental regulations that apply to other industries, said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Matt Cartwright of Pennsylvania. “It’s not like the oil and gas companies are less likely to pollute than other companies. It’s just that they are more able to strong-arm amendments and grant themselves exemptions here on Capitol Hill,” Cartwright said. States with significant oil and gas development have adopted their own regulations to address pollution from the oil and gas industry. Wyoming, for example, recently implemented a rule that requires oil and gas developers to test nearby groundwater for pollution before, during and after drilling. Wyoming also was the first state to require companies to disclose to state regulators the ingredients in the chemical products used during fracking. “All other states with oil and natural gas production have stringent rules and exemplary safety records that don’t require new, redundant federal regulations,” Sgamma said.

Lakewood vets home receives landscaping award Honored by ALCC for healing garden

The Veterans Affairs Domiciliary Home’s healing garden received the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado’s first award for Community Stewardship Award. Photo courtesy of Cooperative Design Resource

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creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lakewood’s Veterans Affairs Domiciliary Home received the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado’s first annual ELITE — Elevating the Landscape Industry through Excellence award for Community Stewardship Award. The veteran’s home was recognized for the healing garden currently being built. “We’ll be breaking ground on the garden this spring,” said Jennifer Verprauskus with Cooperative Design Resource. “The design and construction documents are finished and soon we’ll be working with the vets during construction.” Working with veterans has been a constant part of the process since the garden’s inception, and the final garden mixes both therapeutic and edible gardening techniques. The garden will house plants with low-watering requirements, many native to the area. Seven stations of healing within the garden include hope, empowerment, gratitude, happiness, respect, forgive-

ness and nurture. The association’s awards recognize workmanship, innovation, environmental stewardship and community service. Categories include: Sustainability, Innovation, Community Stewardship, Installation/Construction, Irrigation Management, Maintenance, and Customer Service. “The transition to this new awards program has been more than a year in the making and the ELITEs reflect the values of our industry in the 21st Century. The ELITEs honor a landscape company’s dedication to sound business practices, innovative problem solving, environmental stewardship, community service and having a cul-

ture wherein employees can excel,” said Kristen Fefes, ALCC executive director, in a statement. The project was a unique opportunity for Cooperative Design Resource to work with the community and veterans, and a way to thank the veterans for their service. “We loved the interactive aspect of the project and we really enjoyed hearing the needs of the veterans,” Verprauskus said. “As designers we really appreciate the resources of ALCC, and the importance of this work.” To view photos of the award-winning projects, visit www.alcc.com/ elite-2015.

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CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY ONGOING/ACTIVITIES, ONGOING/ GROUPS MONDAYS WHEAT RIDGE Rotary Club meets noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community. GOLDEN CHAPTER, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www. coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo. JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m.

Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County.

OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@ gmail.com. TUESDAYS ARVADA SUNRISE Rotary Club meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people. GOLDEN ROTARY meets 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling

Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. They build, support, and organize. They save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions. NORTH JEFFCO Republican Women meet the first Tuesday

of every month at the 911 Driving School, 9100 100th Ave., Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is at 6:30 p.m. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Each month, speakers present information vital to the community. Join us to deepen your knowledge of election candidates, elected officials, current legislation and upcoming events. Both men and women are invited. Admission is free.

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and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.

DENVER APPLE Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com.

MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

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p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.

ARVADA BIZ Connection www.meetup.com/Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098. ARVADA JEFFERSON Kiwanis meets at 7 a.m. every Wednesday for a breakfast meeting at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For more information or to attend a meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697. ARVADA ROTARY meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary. org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657.

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FOOTHILLS MUSIC Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-988-9565.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP.

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BUFFALO TOASTMASTERS meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www.buffalotoastmas-ters.org.

day morning networking group in Arvada has openings for women who can commit to a weekly morning meeting. Limited to one business per category. Call for available openings, 303438-6783, or go online to info@OurConnection.org.

THURSDAYS BUSINESS SPIRITUALITY Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www. bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933. CERTUS PROFESSIONAL Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. WADSWORTH BLVD., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork.com. COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the

fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.

INVESTORS’ MEETINGS The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor. org for details. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. FRIDAYS CALMUP JOURNEY Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340. GOLDEN GATE Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www.goldengategrange.com. New members welcome. HEARTPULSE LEARN how to take an active role in your health and wellbeing. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Contact HeartPULSE for information on cost. Each session features an educational presentation, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. Contact heartpulse@att.net. SOUTH JEFFCO Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Contact Bruce at 303-919-3741. Clubs continues on Page 23

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GRAND PIANO Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www.grappabistro.com. Call 303-273-8882 for reservations and information. SATURDAYS LIFERING SECULAR Recovery is a network of support groups for people who want to live free from alcohol and other addictive drugs. Meetings are 6 p.m. Saturdays at 6655 W. Jewell Ave. Unit 100. Appointments and membership not required. LifeRing’s approach to sobriety focuses on empowering individuals through the strength of sober conversation. www.liferingcolorado.org. LIFERING SECULAR Recovery is a network of support groups for people who want to live free from alcohol and other addictive drugs. Meetings are at 6 p.m. Saturdays at 6655 W. Jewell Ave. Unit 100, Lakewood. Appointments and membership are not required. LifeRing’s approach to sobriety focuses on empowering individuals through the strength of sober conversation. Go to liferingcolorado.org. COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the

intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com.

VIETNAM VETERANS of America Chapter 1071 meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Elks Lodge #1777, 1455 Newland St., Lakewood. Beforehand, join the group 8-10 a.m. for a low-cost breakfast at the Elks Lodge. Chapter helps all veterans with health care, benefits, employment and training, monetary assistance and other veteran’s issues. Go to www.vva1071.org for more detailed information or call 303870-2428. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, where we work on our models and get help from experienced modellers. Go to www.rockymountainshipwrights.org for information. SUNDAYS FREE WALTZ/POLKA lessons Polka Lover Klubs, Denver Kickers, 16776 W. 50th Ave. in Golden, meets 3-7 p.m. Sundays. Live music. Beautiful dance floor. Admission $4 members, $6 nonmembers. Annual membership $15. Contact Leo at 720-232-0953 or leoincolorado@gmail.com. ONGOING/ EDUCATION DISCUSSION GROUPS Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-424-4828. ESL CLASSES — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org. ONGOING /FINE Arts

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CONCORDIA LUTHERAN Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact Joan at joan@concordialcms.org or 303-989-5260. DANCE CLUB — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova. RoundDanceClub@gmail.com. MUSIC PERFORMANCES Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield St. Call 303-237-1133 for more information. SINGERS NEEDED The Troubadours Choir is looking for a director and new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more information, call Gary at 303-477-1380.

WEIGHT LOSS — The EZ Weight-Loss Challenge 12-week program meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Free coaching, metabolism test and nutrition information. Cash prizes awarded to the top three biggest achievers. For information on cost or to preregister, call Chris at 720-320-2394. YOGA FOR Survivors Whether you’re a longtime cancer survivor, in treatment or a caregiver to a cancer survivor, Yoga for Cancer Survivors & Caregivers is a great WAY TO live more comfortably in your own body. Benefits include decreased stress and pain, improved sleep and energy, improved lymphatic flow, reduced nausea and a greater sense of well-being. Class led by Shari Turney, a registered yoga instructor with specialized training through Yoga for Survivors. Class offered 1:30-2:45 p.m. Sundays at Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. Contact Shari Turney at 720-3193703 or szturney@mac.com before taking your first class to ensure a safe practice.

ONGOING /RECREATION, CLUBS AND SERVICES AA MEETINGS There are more than 1,000 AA meetings in the Denver metro area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. Call 303322-4440 for a meeting in your area, or visit the website at www.daccaa.org. CANSURVIVE IS a support group for those who have experienced or are receiving cancer treatment. The meeting format is simple with an opening invocation followed by brief member introductions along with a check-in to see how attendees are doing. The discussion topic centers around healing and healing modalities, and may include a guest speaker or a guided-healing visualization. The free support group meets 10 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of every month at Mile High Church, 9079 West Alameda Ave., Lakewood. For more information or support do not hesitate to contact Lawrence Connors RScP at 303-910-3473 or Lawrence-RScP@msn.com. COLUMBINE #96 Rainbow Girls meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at the Golden Lodge, 400 Tenth St. in Golden. Youth activities for girls ages 10-19. Contact Eve at etrengove@comcast.net or 303-424-0134. DOG TRAINER program Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue is offering a “Become a Dog Trainer” program in Arvada and Denver. The licensed nonprofit organization rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes dogs at risk, regardless of breed or mix, behavior or medical issue, or amount of time needed. The dog trainer program includes puppy, basic obedience and behavior solutions. Email mishamayfoundation@ gmail.com or call 303-239-0382 for an application or more information. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. every second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas, 303-517-8558. FIGHTING FRAUD The District Attorney’s Office offers free Power Against Fraud seminars for groups of all sizes and people of all ages. Don’t become a victim of identity theft or other consumer fraud. Contact Cary Johnson, 303-271-6980, for more information. FLATIRONS VIEW Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday

of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment. For more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/.

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SYMPHONY AUDITIONS The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information. WEEKLY MUSIC Jazz @ the Creek is every first Wednesday of the month at Living Water Unity, 59th and Vance in Olde Town Arvada. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come listen to an hour of great jazz. For more information, call 720-935-4000 or email livingwaterunity@comcast.net.

ONGOING /HEALTHCARE BOOT CAMP Get out of the gym and get results. Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and results-driven full-body workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels will succeed. Revamp your fitness routine by getting out of your routine. Indoor location is just behind Super Target at Kipling Street and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park by Stenger soccer fields. Email Robyn@ FrontRangeBootCamp.com or go online to www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com. HEALTH GROUP A women’s health group with the motto “Your health, your life: Take charge” meets noon-1 p.m. Fridays at 9797 W. Colfax Ave, No. 3AA, in Lakewood. Learn about natural alternatives to health concerns. No charge to be part of this group. For more information, call Linda at 303-883-5473 or email lindagoesgreen@prodigy. net. HOME CARE Always Best Care Denver West provides in-home care, skilled nursing and free senior community placement. Always Best Care provides every individual and family with well-trained personal care attendants and expert nursing support. We help families make informed decisions about senior care, and guide them through comprehensive solutions designed specifically for their unique situations. To learn more, go online to www.AlwaysBestCare.com/DenverWest or call 303-952-3060. TAI CHI is now taught at Lakeview Wellness and Event Center 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-989-6300 or 303-730-0986 for cost information and reservations.

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Springtime is the number-one season for home improvements and renovations, making it the right time to advertise your home products and services. Our Spring Home & Garden section is the right place to reach more local homeowners as they make plans to complete the projects they put off during the cold winter months, and incoming tax refunds leave many with extra cash to fund home upgrades.

Sales Deadline: March 26, 2015 Publication Date: April 9, 2015 Section will insert into 17 publications reaching over 150,500 households across the north, west and south metro areas. Process color and free ad design included with any size ad purchase. Publication will also be available on each of our community websites reaching additional online only readers.

Spring is just around the corner. Contact your marketing consultant today! 303.566.4100

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CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY wellness event that offers acupuncture, massage, reflexology, psychotherapy and coaching, and energy work.

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residents who meet certain federal guidelines. God’s Table

and Food Pantry is located at 6400 W. 26th Ave. in Edgewater, behind the Vietnamese Central Baptist Church. For more information, call Beverly at 303-525-7685.

FOOD PANTRY Agape Life Church (ALC) distributes Jefferson

County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at ALC, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. ALC provides this service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-4316481.

GEM/MINERAL CLUB The North Jeffco Gem and Mineral

JEFFCO SPELLBINDERS meets the third Monday of each

month at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 38th and Wadsworth in Wheat Ridge. The Spellbinders is dedicated to restoring the art of oral storytelling to connect elders to youth, weaving together the wisdom of diverse cultures throughout time. Grade-school children in Jefferson County benefit from the volunteer who visits their classroom monthly. Requests from schools are greater than we can currently fill. Training and placement available, contact jcspellbinders@comcast.net to become involved. The kids need you.

admission and saving a minimum of 90 percent of the animals.

457-0759 or Ron.Marquez@ddrcco.com.

NORTH JEFFCO Republican Women meets the second Tuesday of every month at the 911 Driving School, 9100 100th Ave., Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is at 6:45 p.m., meeting is 7-9 p.m. Each month outstanding speakers present information vital to our community. Come join us to deepen your knowledge of election candidates, current legislation, and upcoming events. Both men and women are invited to attend. Admission is free.

REALITY CHECK Learn, laugh and move beyond denial in a small, cozy, group workshop environment. Join me for a facilitated Reality Check. Put on your big-girl pants, and call 303-953-2344 for details.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meetings are 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Thursdays at First

UNITED METHODIST Church, 1500 Ford St., Golden. The

Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The meetings are open to the public.

JEFFCO SERTOMA Club meets the first and third Thursdays at Cafe del Sol, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Contact CJ Farr, 303-985-3278 or carolfarr@aol.com.

meetings provide 12-step help and fellowship. Individuals of all ages coming together to support recovery for compulsive overeaters, bulimics, anorexics and exercise addicts.

GIRL SCOUTS Snowboard. Scuba dive. Sleep over in a museum or at the zoo. Go backstage at a concert or a Broadway play. Even stage your own Project Runway. Girl Scouts turns normal days into days you’ll remember all your life. Girl Scouts offers girls of all ages and backgrounds a safe place to explore the world and discover their potential. There are now more flexible ways to be a Girl Scout than joining a troop. To explore your options, visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@ gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708.

NARCONON REMINDS families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or go to DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon also can help with addiction counseling. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-431-1754.

PET VACCINATIONS Low-cost pet vaccinations at SpayToday 3-4 p.m. every Sunday. Call 303-984-7729 for more information.

HOLISTIC GATHERINGS The Resonance Center, 6650 W. 44th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, offers Holistic Happy Hours 4-7 p.m. on the second Thursday every month with light snacks and tea for everyone. We invite the community to join this social and

Thursday of each month at Lakewood HealthSource, 963 S. Kipling Parkway, Lakewood. Everyone interested in learning about the No Kill movement is welcome. No Kill Colorado’s purpose is to facilitate a Colorado whose shelters are open

NO KILL Colorado’s monthly meeting is 6:30-9 p.m. the second

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY Support Group The Lakewood Branch of the Rocky Mountain Neuropathy Association meets 3-4:30 p.m. the fourth Saturday of every month at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 7100 W. Mississippi Ave., Lakewood. For more information about the Lakewood Branch Support Group, call Rose at 303-279-3511 or email cvm8@comcast.net. QUILT TOPS The Jeffco Hand Quilters are 18 women who gather every Monday to turn quilt tops into finished heirloom quilts. The group will do estimates 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, except holidays, at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 14th and Brentwood. Money earned from the quilting is donated to the Action Center, helping feed and clothe those who need assistance. You may call Mary Wollenhaupt at 303-986-1381 for more information. We also welcome quilters to join our group. RALSTON CREEK Sertoma Club meets Thursdays at Panera Bread, 7739 Wadsworth, Arvada. Contact Ron Marquez at 303-

CATHOLIC

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

St. Joan of Arc

Arvada Christian Church

catholic church

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

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district said they plan to explore partnering with innovative professional learning opportunities, perform lesson studies, encourage collaboration with peers, have increased teacher monitoring and continue to extend this support to the high school level.

8010 West 62nd Avenue 303-422-5412

Sunday Worship .............. 9:30 am Wed. Prayer/Bible Study .. 6:30 pm (Free Meals every 3rd Wed)

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In a unanimous vote, the Jeffco Board of Education approved a new hiring plan for district teachers and hard-to-fill positions. The plan starts off all licensed staff with a bachelors degree, new to K-12 education at $38,000, and those with a

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9 &10 am 6750 Carr St. Arvada, CO 80004 303.421.5135 • www.arvadaumc.org Nursery Available

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campaign, including the Alzheimer’s Association Fund, the Colorado Cancer Fund, the Homeless Prevention Activities Program Fund, the Roundup River Ranch Fund, 9Health Fair Fund, the Make-AWish Foundation of Colorado Fund, the Military Family Relief Fund and the Unwanted Horse Fund.

George Morrison, Senior Pastor

Please join us for our weekend & mid-week services

62nd & Ward Road

Family Worship Center Saturday........................................ 5:00 pm Sunday .......................9:00 am & 10:45 am Wednesday ................................... 6:30 pm

4890 Carr Street

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Reforms

Pastor: Bill Sanders

Living and Sharing the Love of Christ Worship: 10:00am every Sunday Sunday School: 9:00am Sept – May (nursery provided)

5592 Independence St. 80002 Tel. 303-422-3463

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Children’s activities (birth - 6th grade) provided during both services.

www.Arvadapc.com

Storyline currently meets at

Now enrolling for All Precious Children Learning Center

West Woods Elementary 16650 W. 72nd Ave. • Arvada, CO 80007

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Jefferson Unitarian Church 14350 W. 32nd Ave.

303-279-5282 www.jeffersonunitarian.org A Religious Home for the Liberal Spirit Service Times: 9:15am / 11:00am Religious education for all ages. Nursery care provided.

Sunday Services: 8:00 am Worship • 8:50 am: Bible Class Thursdays: 6:00 pm: Dinner and Classes for Teens 6:30 pm: Multi Age Bible Study We currently meet in the Christ Community Covenant Church building located at:

6757 Simms St in Arvada.

To advertise your place of worship Call 303-566-4100 AP

Passed with amendments: 6-2 “What we’ve done is ensured that there is a remedy — an ability for homeowners to get an issue resolved if there is a defect,” said Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Westminster. “This protects their ability to get a remedy but at the same time it provides certainty that the alternative dispute resolution methods that are potentially outlined in a declaration are the ones that you’re going to use.” Patricia Pacey of Pacey Economics Inc. in Boulder testified that the housing market contributes to the drop in multi-family units. “There is really no direct economic tie or link from relaxing the construction-defect law to increasing condos in the urban centers,” Pacey said. “It will reduce costs, certainly, of building a condo.” What civic leaders are saying about Senate Bill 177: “The Fair Housing Act requires local elected officials to No. 1 identify the impediments to fair housing, No. 2 to eliminate the impediments to fair housing and No.

RUNNING SCHEDULE Foothills Running and Cycling Club’s activity schedule includes long runs at 8 a.m. every Saturday and cycling rides every Sunday at 10 a.m. Both activities meet at Clear Creek History Park, 11th and Arapahoe. For more information and updates on times, visit www.frcclub.com. RUNNING AT Dawn Buddies We are a group of friendly runners of varying abilities and ages who enjoy running close to sunrise. We meet at 5:30 a.m. Wednesdays near Jackson Park in Lakewood, and run around the neighborhood, ending back at the starting location by 6:30 a.m. No fees, just neighborly good will and fun. For information, contact mdl.rivera@gmail.com. SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION offers support group meetings for patients and caregivers 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Arthritis Foundation, 2280 S. Albion St., Denver. The leader is Bonnie Schweder, 303-4387124. Visit www.scleroderma.org/chapter/colorado/support. shtm for more details or other meeting locations. SINGLES CLUB SNCW Singles Social Club, an activities club for singles over 40, meets at 6 p.m. most Sundays at the American Legion at 1901 Harlan St. in Edgewater. Don’t stay home alone; come join the friendly group for a meal, conversation, and a speaker or entertainment. For more information, call Char at 303-942-2529 or check out www.sncw.org. SQUARE DANCE Rocky Tops Square Dance Club welcomes singles and couples who have completed mainstream square and/or round dance classes 7:30-10 p.m. Thursdays at Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Cost is $7. Call 720-381-7768, email joychi5@hotmail.com, or visit www. squaredancing.com/rockytops.

master’s degree at $41,420. It also accounts for up to 10 years of previous experience, and would pay up to $49,581 to be competitive in the market place. (http:// bit.ly/1OeBWm8)

Negotiations Board received an update regarding the JCEA, CSEA and Jeffco Public Schools negotiations process. Currently, the negotiation teams are using an interest-based bargaining model, and have brought forth their issues, fleshing out priorities within each one. The JCEA and Jeffco teams have split into small groups, focusing on each issue and its respective priorities, and will publicly meet again April 13 to discuss their findings. CSEA negotiations will start Friday, April 3.

To give, residents need only check off the box on line 38 of the Colorado state tax form or talk with the tax preparer to fill out a separate form available here, http://bit. ly/1BN6KVT. “There are organizations like Roundup River Ranch that are out there, that need their support,” Billyard said. “I volunteer for Denver Comic Con, and it’s out there, it’s known, Roundup River Ranch is not ... I wouldn’t have ever known about Roundup River Ranch had she not been diagnosed with epilepsy.”

3 to affirmatively further fair housing in all of our communities,” said Douglas County Commissioner Jill Repella. “The lack of access to adequate multi-family options is one of the identified impediments to fair housing in Douglas County … a failure to address this issue in a way that Senate Bill 177 can will be a failure under the federal mandate.” “Would-be first-time homebuyers have significantly fewer options and are increasingly being forced into the skyrocketing rental market,” said Jeffco Commissioner Don Rosier. “Jeffco is home to the largest populations of adults over the age of 65 in the state; this lack of owner-occupied multi-family options also leaves behind many of our seniors who are looking to downsize from their single-family homes.” “Any vibrant, successful city depends on a true mix of housing types to accommodate the needs of various populations,” said Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. “This includes attainably priced for-sale, multifamily homes that appeal to our growing population of young millennials, first-time homebuyers, and older residents looking to downsize their homes,” he said. “But here in Denver, we are not seeing this market grow like we would hope.”

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YOUR WEEK MORE THEATER/SHOWS STRING QUARTET Concert AUGUSTANA ARTS presents the Carpe Diem String Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Parkway, Denver. Call 303-388-4962 or go to www.augustanaarts.org for tickets and information. BEAUTIFUL JUNK SALE

QUINTET TO PERFORM

The Beautiful Junk Sale, featuring collectibles, home décor,

CYRILLE AIMEE Quintet performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Winner of multiple international jazz vocal competitions, Cyrille Aimee has a style that is part jazz, part gypsy and part Brazilian. Go to www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, call 303-987-7845 or stop by the box office.

vintage clothing and jewelry, artwork, sporting goods, is open 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 27, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Action Center, which provides basic human needs as well as resources to selfsufficiency to struggling residents of Jefferson County and the homeless. An early bird sale begins at 7 a.m. March 27, for an added entrance fee. Visit theactioncenterco.org/aboutus/special-events or call the Action Center at 303-237-7704.

‘QUILTERS’ PERFORMANCE COLORADO ACTORS Company and Theatre School present a community production of “Quilters,” which blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic that captures the sweep and beauty, the terror and joy, the harsh challenge and abiding rewards of frontier life. Show is at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 27-28, at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. 1-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Show contains some mature content; may not be suitable for children younger than 10. Contact 303-456-6772, www. coloradoacts.org or coloradoacts@yahoo.com. THEATER SHOW MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Godspell (The Revival)” from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, May 3. A group of people help Jesus Christ tell parables using a variety of techniques and songs. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, May 3. The theater is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-935-3044 or go to www.minersalley.com. MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF ‘RAPUNZEL’ PHAMALY THEATRE Company presents a musical production of “Rapunzel” at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. For tickets, go to www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, call 303-987-7845 or stop by the box office. PHAMALY THEATRE PRODUCTION

TASTE OF JAZZ Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra presents “A Taste of Jazz,” an

PHAMALY THEATRE Company presents its touring production of “Rapunzel,” a witty, tongue-in-cheek, one-hour musical retelling of a perennial favorite that gives us a possessive mother who happens to be a witch, a tentative young man who happens to be a prince and a strong-willed but naïve young girl with the longest hair you’re ever likely to come across. Performances are: Saturday, April 4 (11 a.m.) at Lakewood Arts and Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-987-7845 or go to www.lakewood. org/tickets for tickets. Saturday, May 2 at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Performance time and ticket sale date to be announced. Go to www. phamaly.org. THEATER REGIONAL PREMIERE

afternoon of music, at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the historic Grant Avenue, 216 S. Grant St., Denver. Sample artisanal craft beer and local urban wines. During the performance, Eric Matelski (a.k.a. “The Art Pimp”) will create a painting of the band that will be auctioned off following the show. Go to www.MetropolitanJazzOrchestra.com.

THE EDGE Theater presents “Cock,” by Mike Bartlett, through Sunday, April 5 at 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. No show on Sunday, March 15. Industry night is at 8 p.m. Monday, March 23. Tickets are available online at www.theedgetheater.com or by calling 303-232-0363. For mature audiences.

SENIOR HEALTH CONVENTION

THE EVERGREEN Players present “Reality Check” through Sunday, April 12, at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Four wildly different takes on our world. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. (No performances April 3-5.) Call 303-674-4934 or go www.evergreenplayers.org for information. Show is PG-13 for adult language.

The ninth annual Senior Connection Health Fair will run 9

a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The fair will feature products and services that promote health and wellness for area seniors and adult children. Covenant Village of Colorado, in Westminster, will be at the fair, offering information about the community and its various programs and services. Go to www.covenantcolorado.org or call 877-341-0295 for information or to RSVP.

EVERGREEN PLAYERS SHOW

ALZHEIMER’S BASICS Learn the facts about Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s

Association of Colorado presents the Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Chelsea Place, 14055 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora; from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, April 2, at Kaiser Aurora Center Point Clinic, Amethyst Room, 14701 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora; 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 11, at Village at Lowry, 150 Quebec St., Denver; 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Brookdale, 9160 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch; 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, Covenant Village, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster.

WHEAT RIDGE Parks and Recreation and the Wheat Ridge/Arvada Kiwanis plans its annual Easter egg hunt for children ages 2-9. Hunt starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at Panorama Park, West 35th Avenue and Fenton Street. Children should arrive by 9:45 a.m. Cost of the event is free and children need to bring their own baskets. As an added attraction, the Easter Bunny will be there to greet all the young egg-hunters. Call the Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation at 303-231-1300. In case of inclement weather on the day of the hunt, call 303-231-1300 for reschedule information. EASTER EGG Hunt COLORADO LUTHERAN Home will have its annual Easter egg hunt and holiday festivities 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at 7991 W. 71st Ave., Arvada. The hunt starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. Kids ages 0-10 are welcome, and the Easter Bunny will be available for photos. Parking is free; bring your Easter basket. Visit www.exemplalutheran. org. LEARN CANINE Massage LEARN AND practice the basic strokes and routines to support the physical and emotional well-being of your furry friend. Canine massage class is 1-3:45 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Doggie Delights on Broadway, 1432 S. Broadway, Denver. Class benefits Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue. Bring your dog and a dog bed and small rug. Register at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382. DOG TRAINING MISHA MAY Foundation Dog Training and Rescue offers a free introductory class 2-3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Canine Rehabilitation and Conditioning Group, 3760 S. Lipan St., Englewood. Class gives an overview of force-free philosophy and methods, and teaches basic fundamentals and techniques. Attending one of these classes will enhance your overall training experience. No dogs. RSVP at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or 303-239-0382. RELIGIOUS DISCUSSIONS HOW TO live out faith without being a jerk will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “How to Be True to Your Faith (Without Being a Jerk): Confessions of a Religious Ethicist,” features an interview with religious ethicist Jacob Robinson. Participants will gain practical skills for having religious conversations in a way that engages people instead of pushing them away. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. EASTER EGG Hunt JOYLAND CHURCH plans its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 4, at 10605 Green Mountain Falls Road. Kids can hunt 10,000-plus eggs, enjoy bounce houses and games, eat a barbecue lunch and win prizes. A special family friendly musical “On the Third Day” will be performed. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Bring a basket or bag for collecting eggs. Event is free; donation suggested for the lunch. TROLLHEIM SPRING Tea

ST. JOHN PASSION

INDIAN TREE Men’s Golf Club

LUTHERAN CHORALE, based in Lakewood, presents “St. John Passion,” by Bob

INDIAN TREE Men’s Golf Club is accepting applications now through the end of April. The club is one of the most affordable in the Denver Metro area. Our main objective is simply to play golf at a reasonable price. The club holds 16 weekend tournaments from April through October, along with summer-long single and two-man match play events, 6 Wednesday night 9-hole tournaments, and the summer-long CGA Interclub event. Indian Tree Golf Course is at 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Write to mensclubindiantree@ gmail.com or go to www.ghin.com/eclub/cga/indian_tree_golf_course/

Chilcott, at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1600 Grant St., Denver. Chilcott’s mighty setting of words from the Gospel of St John is a dramatic yet uplifting retelling of the Passion story. A free will offering (and nonperishable food donations) will be collected at both concerts to benefit local food banks. Visit www.thelutheranchorale. org or email thelutheranchorale@Comcast.net.

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otherwise known as Pop Art. Pioneers of the American Pop Art movement such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg, and James Rosenquist will be featured, while the rest of the exhibition will highlight regional contemporary artists and their perspectives on Pop Art today. Exhibit is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 29 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Go to www.ArvadaCenter.org.

ARVADA COLTS is looking for host families in the Denver Metro area for the summer 2015. Players with the baseball team would stay with families from Memorial Day through Aug. 5. The Colts’ schedule for this summer includes: meet and greet barbecue, Saturday, May 30, First Choice ER; youth game, 8 a.m. to noon, June 1-4, Pioneer Park; opening night, 7 p.m., Friday, June 5, Long Lake Park; golf tournament, 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20, Applewood Golf Course; Colts softball game against Arvada Fire, Monday, July 6; Regional Tournament, July 13-19, Long Lake Park. Contact info@arvadacolts.com for details and to sign up as a host family.

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THE LAKEWOOD Arts Council needs gardens/yards to be considered for its 2015 garden tour on Saturday, June 27. The council is a nonprofit community arts group serving Jefferson County. The garden tour is one of its annual fundraising events. Sites should be in the west metro area such as Lakewood, Golden, Morrison or Wheat Ridge. Contact the arts council now through June at 303-980-0625 or LAC@lakewoodartscouncil.org to provide your name and contact information.

MASS MEDIA, culture and production will be the focus of the first exhibition in 2015,

2 p.m. or from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Lil’ Angel Pet Boutique, 1014 S. Gaylord, Denver. Class benefits Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue. All supplies and snacks are included; for ages 10 and up. Register at 303-777-0224.

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W.I.S.E. (WALES. Ireland. Scotland. England.) Family History Society presents Understanding the Anglican Church at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway. Barbara Price will describe paths to Anglican records and their information about our ancestors. Anglican membership is an estimated 80 million souls, making it the third largest Christian denomination in the world. Bound together by shared tradition, its beliefs are written in the Holy Bible and the Articles of Religion. The 1662 English Book of Common Prayer forms the historical basis for most Anglican liturgy.

TROLLHEIM SONS of Norway plans its spring tea at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Trollheim Lodge, 6610 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. With the special delicacies and the lovely setting, it is a very popular event and sells out quickly. Tickets are $18 per person. Reservations accepted from now through April 11, or until sold out. Call 303-989-4496.

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raphy and oil; Randy Van Been, oil; and Neil Paterson and Sonia Reid, oil, are featured in the Landscapes of Colorado show through Tuesday, March 31 at Spirits of the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Go to www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST EXHIBIT SPECIAL EFFECTS artist Sonya Shannon will have an exhibit that features 13 original prints, including a triptych, through Sunday, July 26. The digital art on display is created using photos, hand-painting and up to 100 layers in each work. Shannon did special effects on “Star Trek II: The Search for Spock.” Her work has appeared at the Guggenheim Museum, the Times Square Jumbotron and Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. The exhibit is open 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays, and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Contact sonya@sonyashannon.com or www.sonya-shannon. com.

EVENTS NATURE PROGRAMS MAJESTIC VIEW Nature Center offers a number of programs this winter. Must register by calling 720-898-7405 or stop by the center. Schedule: Getting Ready to Grow, a series to help you plan your vegetable garden, from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 28 (watering wisely). Tai chi, redirect the stress of live into something smooth, nourishing and strengthening, through Monday, March 30 (beginning class is 6:15-7:15 p.m. and continuing class is from 5-6 p.m.). Sharks and Minnows, Spiders and Flies, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. Nature Art from Around the World, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 1 to May 20. FAMILY HISTORY PROGRAM

HEALTH TOMANDO CONTROL-DIABETES Training TOMANDO CONTROL Colorado-Diabetes Leader Training will be offered 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 at the Link Recreation Center in Lakewood. This one-day free leader cross-training is worth 1.2 CEUs. The training certifies leaders to facilitate the evidence-based diabetes self-management class from Stanford University for Spanish speaking communities. To register, participants must have attended a Tomando Control Colorado four-day training in the past or complete the training March 23-26. Training participants should speak Spanish fluently. For more information and to register, contact Kellee Jackson at COAW, 1-888-900-2629 or 720-724-3809. Email kellee@coaw.org. For more information on the programs, visit www.coaw.org. CRAVINGS AND Weight Gain ACHIEVING YOUR healthiest weight is not about dieting or even pure willpower, but rather understanding how certain foods affect blood sugar levels and appetite. Learn how nutrient-dense meals support healthy metabolism and which nutrient supplements support healthy blood sugar levels and appetite control. Program is 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Natural Grocers, Lakewood, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-989-4866.

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Edge Theater presents stark production Challenging play has no scenery or props By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com The audience is seated on three sides of an industrial-looking enclosure at The Edge Theater, as a cello plays in the background. Hopefully, audience members have brought an imagination with them to the production of “Cock.” Director Robert Kramer’s notes tell of Olivier-winning playwright Michael Bartlett’s instructions: “The audience is raked down towards the actors. There is no scenery, no props, no furniture and no mime. Instead the focus is entirely on the drama of the scene.” Kramer thinks: “Wait … what? The story takes place in coffee shops, train platforms, marketplaces, an elegant London flat … But we can’t show that? The characters meet, fight, make love and get run over by cars … but we can’t act that out? “Love. We need love just as surely as we need air and food and water. That’s what the characters are fighting for, that’s what moves them around the stage, they orbit each other longing to connect …” Moves are carefully blocked and lan-

IF YOU GO “Cock” plays through April 5 at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays: 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets cost $26, 303-232-0363, theedgetheater.com. guage is rhythmic, almost musical at times, creating a most unusual evening of theater. (Admittedly, with adult language — not for little people.) The acting is skilled. Lights go up on a quarreling pair — John and M: “We’re fundamentally different people — this relationship is not working. It’s over. Stand over there — you’re creating the distance — you want your boyfriend to help with the woman you’re sleeping with???” John (Michael Bouchard) and M (Brian Landis Folkins) have been in a stable relationship for a number of years and decide to take a break. John falls for a woman, W (Rachel Bouchard), and is conflicted and feeling guilty, uncertain which way to turn. He wants it all. Discussions about relationships, identity and sexuality follow between John and M; between John and W; and ultimately between the three of them and M’s no-nonsense father (Chris Kendall), who tries to resolve matters. The cockfight is ultimately between M and W for John’s affection and the dialogue flows dramatically as it interweaves stories.

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Goalie Nolan Hector makes a save for Wheat Ridge during the March 19 boys lacrosse game against Cherry Creek. Hector made nine saves, but the Bruins pressed the attack in the second half and won the game, 8-5. Photo by Tom Munds

Farmers lose tough battle Cherry Creek edges young Wheat Ridge lacrosse team, 8-5 By Tom Munds tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Wheat Ridge coach Chris Knott would have preferred a win, but he still was pleased by his young boys lacrosse team’s performance in an 8-5 loss to Cherry Creek. “We came out tonight to make a stance, and, for the most part, I’m not overjoyed but I’m content with the way we played,”

the coach said. “For the most part, the team stepped up, worked their butts off and that’s all a coach can ask.” The March 19 loss gives the Farmers a 2-2 record going into spring break. But the team won’t be idle this week, traveling to California to play games against Santa Fe Christian, Pacific Ridge and Eastlake. After the spring break trip, Wheat Ridge returns home to local lacrosse action April 1, with a home game against Monarch. Last year was a banner season for the Farmers. Wheat Ridge was 7-0 in league, seeded No. 1 in the state tournament and advanced to the finals by winning three games by 5 goals or more. However, Wheat

Ridge lost the classic matchup of two evenly matched teams to Ponderosa, 13-11. “This is a new year and new challenges for us,” Knott said. “We are very young with only four seniors on the roster. Also, we are stepping up as we move from 4A to 5A against the big boys.” The March 19 game started off well for Wheat Ridge as the Farmers scored twice and took a 3-1 advantage into the second quarter. The Farmers maintained the advantage and took a 3-2 lead into halftime of the game that was marked by a fast-tempo and hard hits. Wheat Ridge scored the first goal of the third period, but then the Bruin offense

shifted into high gear, scoring four unanswered goals to build a 6-4 advantage going into the final period. The Bruins went on to win the game, 8-5. “We had a good outing tonight and went into halftime with the lead,” Coach Knott said. “But this is a young team, and we are still growing. We had a rough third quarter, but, for the most part, it was a good step for us. I see us steadily getting better. It was a little rough out there tonight but playing rough with a team like this only makes us get better.” Against Cherry Creek, Zack Hall and Regan Devine each scored a pair of goals and each had one assist.

Eight great goals for Lakewood Girls soccer moves to 3-2 following big win By Scott Stocker Lakewood’s Christine Leas-Burnley was certainly able to shine under a bright sun. And in the meantime, she helped rain goal shots down on Adams City’s soccer team. Leas-Burnley, a quick-paced sophomore striker, scored three goals in the first half to help pace the Lakewood girls to an 8-0 victory against visiting Adams City last Friday. In the process, the Tigers improved to 3-2 while the Eagles fell to 1-1-1 in the non-league encounter. Lakewood’s Delainee Evans can be credited with the winning goal as she scored the game’s first, unassisted, with 27-minutes, 29 seconds left in the first half. Her sister, Denaya, followed with the Tigers’ second goal, also unassisted, with 13:34 left in the half. The next three belonged to LeasBurnley, one unassisted, the other two on passes from her teammates, Taylor Hagar and Hannah Straussburger. “I think we played strong physically,” said Leas-Burnley, who has scored four goals this season. “We made the open

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FIRST HALF: L, 27:29, Delainee Evans (UA); L, 13:34, Denaya Evans (UA); L, 11:32, Christine Leas-Burnley (Taylor Hagar); L, 7:43, Christine Leas-Burnley (UA); L, 2:57, Christine Leas-Burnley (Hannah Straussburger); L, :36, Sophie Caswell (Emma Cohen). SECOND HALF: L, Savana Borden-McClease (UA); L, Abby Berkery (Dana Coren).

passes and we were able to concentrate and move the ball. It was just a fine team effort on all our parts. I had a better job on my finishes than others this season. Our offense was able to finish and to be very competitive.” Leas-Burnley scored her first goal with 11:32 left in the half and the second with 7:43 remaining. She finished her quick onslaught with 2:57 left lifting Lakewood to a 5-0 lead. Then, with a scant :32-seconds left, freshman Sophie Caswell scored off an assist from Emma Cohen for the 6-0 advantage. Lakewood’s Dana Coren also had a fine game, playing both in goal and striker and

is credited with an assist on the game’s final goal from Abby Berkery’s goal. Number seven was scored by Savanna BordenMcClease with 28:00 left in the second half, unassisted. “We did play a tough team today, despite what the score shows,” Coren said. “We all worked hard and we worked together. They came out in the second half and played strong against us. I’ve been starting with the varsity since I was a freshman, but it’s always been a learning experience.” Lakewood coach, Tom Noor, was more than pleased with his team’s effort and he knew it was going to take a determined effort from the start. “We played a physical game today,” Noor said. “Last Wednesday we played Pine Creek and lost, 3-2, in overtime, but we played well. The girls were really up and it was intense out there today. We were able to make the passes today and I think a lot was due to our game with Pine Creek. The key is to play well and win our games against 5A competition.” Of note, Adams City is a young team with only two seniors in the lineup. Leading the way for the youthful Eagles is Tara Castillo and Vanessa DeLaRosa. They know well what is expected of them this season from their coach, Lez Westcott, and team-

mates. “I think we did a credible job, especially in the second half when we had some good opportunities,” Castillo said. “We just needed more touches on the ball. They were quick passers and they were able to beat our defense. We’re young, only seniors, me and Vanessa. But, there is some good young talent here.” Added DeLaRosa, “I think we actually did pretty good, especially in the second half when we were able to move the ball. We can improve and I feel confident about the rest of the season. Young, yes, but we are learning.” Westcott was disappointed in the loss, but not by the overall player of her young team. “This was a very physical game today,” Westcott said. “We played so much better in the second half and I’m proud of how our mid-field was able to work. We had some good opportunities, but our shots hitting the side and top of the goal was disappointing. I just think the girls played their hearts out and made the second half competitive. I think we are continuing to improve.” Lakewood will continue action March 31 when it plays at Northglenn. Adams City is off until April 7, when the Eagles will host Rangeview.

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Green Mountain 4, Summit 0 – Green Mountain scored three times in the first half to win on the road on March 19. Eaglecrest 1, Arvada West 0 – Caity Wooley saved ten shots in goal for the Wildcats in a road loss on March 19. The Wildcats managed six shots on goal but could not find the net. Arvada 2, Manual 1 – The Bulldogs rode two first-half goals to pick up their first win of the season on the road on March 19. Lakewood 8, Adams City 0 – The Tigers scored six times in the first half to notch a home win on March 20. Christine LeasBurnley bagged a hat trick in the win. Pine Creek 3, Lakewood 2 (OT) - Pine Creek used an extra-time goal to knock off visiting Lakewood on March 18. Ralston Valley 2, Cherry Creek 0 – The Bruins and the Mustangs were two of four teams to drop out of the latest CHSAANow. com 5A Girls Soccer rankings, but the Mustangs responded with a win on March 18. Rachel Bolin scored a goal and set up Jenna Giambrocco for the second to lead the attack at home. Renee Roemer went the distance in goal picking up the clean sheet with four saves. D’Evelyn 4, Thompson Valley 3 – Goals from Bella Olson, Aubrey Sotolongo, Emma Leoni, and Payton Sampson led the Jaguars to a home win on March 19. Sotolongo added an assist to her goal as Alyssa Gibson led the team with two assists. Courtney Stutheit stood tall in goal in the close game, notching eight saves. D’Evelyn 1, Centaurus 0 – Becca Mazur capitalized on a pass from Aubrey Sotolongo to net a second-half game-winner for the Jaguars on March 17. Courtney Stutheit kept the clean sheet in goal with five saves. Faith Christian 11, Frontier Academy 1 – The Eagles’ Amanda Lopez scored five goals and provided three assists in a comfortable win at home on March 17. Tabor Batug scored a brace and added assist in the win. The big win could have been larger but Faith attackers were whistled for being offside 13 times in the game. Standley Lake 2, Bear Creek 0 – Freshman Hannah Frazier scored a goal and assisted the other, both in the second half, to lift the Gators to a win over the Bears on March 19. Frazier scored her goal off of an assist from Meghan Deherrera and then assisted Caylie Hartman’s goal. Golden 2, Frederick 0 – First-half goals from Emily Oltmanns and Hannah Stoner pushed the Demons to a win on the road on March 16. Kelsey Wheeler preserved the win with the clean sheet in goal. Standley Lake 4, Thornton 0 – The Gators scored twice in each half to knock off the Trojans on March 18. Camille Garcia

scored once and notched two assists in the win. Taylor McRae, Meghan Deherrera, and Morgan Rubendall each scored a goal for Standley Lake. Eaglecrest 5, Pomona 0 – The Panthers trailed 1-0 at the halftime whistle, but a second-half goal-fest from the Raptors meant a defeat for Pomona. Pomona 9, Gateway 0 – The Panthers scored nine goals after placing 27 shots on goal in their home contest on March 19. Arapahoe 4, Pomona 0 – The Warriors solidified their No. 2 spot in the latest CHSAANow.com 5A Girls Soccer rankings with a road win on March 17. The Warriors used three second-half goals to knock off Pomona. Sydney Maxson scored a brace and Grace Parsons and Alexandra Jackson each scored in the win. Wheat Ridge 3, Brighton 0 – The Farmers found the net three times in the first half to take a road victory on March 17. Wheat Ridge placed 10 shots on the Bulldog goal in the win. Wheat Ridge 5, Pomona 0 – The Farmers used four second-half goals to take their contest with the Panthers on March 16. Freshman Macie Browne scored a brace and recorded two assists and junior Nikki Strickler netted once and added an assist. Abby Bausch picked up the clean sheet in net.

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Camps for fun and learning While it still is very wintery outside, a break and summer vacation are right around the corner. It’s time to look into summer childcare and activities. Vacation times are a big issue for parents who work outside the home. Everyone agrees that it is important to find good, reliable and safe care for children when they are not in school. Day camps are one source of help that may be available. This is the month to get organized, sign up and seize the day.

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Day camps offer a great alternative to an excess of free time and screen time spent with a babysitter during breaks. Learning experiences, fun times, exercise and friendships are important. After a little research into available opportunities, have a conver-

How is the staff trained and what is the child to staff ratio? What is the philosophy of the camp director? How are lunchtime and transportation handled? What kinds of learning experiences will be offered? What emergency measures are in place? How will camp staff communicate with parents? Have friends attended in the past and recommend it? sation with children to find out what activities sound interesting and fun. The cost of a day or week of specialty camps varies considerably. Below are some other things to consider as you look into camp possibilities for your children. Are the activities age appropriate? Is the physical space adequate? What kind of supervision is in place?

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Some states and communities have seasonal lists of all types of camp opportunities for children from preschool to later elementary ages. These guides are usually free and available at public places, the Y, church, university, library, school, or Children’s Museum. Camps are often offered by city centers, science museums, music organizations, art and theatre centers, botanical

gardens, aquariums, nature centers, church groups, swim and gymnastic centers. Scouts and sports camps are also offered. Check backpacks daily for information. While specialty camps might be the right idea for some families, fun and low stress activities at home with a parent or other caregiver might be the answer for other children as they look forward to break times from regular school. Parents can help plan and arrange for field trips, grandparent lunches, movies or story hours, play dates with friends, cooking times, sports activities, or many other activities which encourage growth and learning during these special days. Hundreds of activities are available at “Learning Through the Seasons” grandparentsteachtoo.org, also on the Facebook, Pinterest and Blogspot site. See the wnmu. org pod casts, live, and streaming.

Review: ‘Run All Night’ has enough gas in the tank By Jake Coyle

Associated Press There are, if not 50, at least a dozen shades of world-weary masculinity in the Liam Neeson thriller “Run All Night.” There’s Neeson as Jimmy Conlon, a washed-up Brooklyn hit-man; his mob boss and pal Shawn Maguire (Ed Harris); Joel Kinnaman as Jimmy’s straight-arrow, limodriving son Mike; and Vincent D’Onofrio’s veteran police detective. By the time Nick Nolte turns up, presumably contractually obligated to appear anywhere father-son issues are bandied and characters are gravely musing about “the things I’ve seen,” “Run All Night” can slam its cards down: a full house. The film is the latest in that curious cinematic cottage industry: Old-man Neeson Revenge Flicks. It’s a niche of thriller often more fun in theory than in practice, but on the whole, it’s hard not to root for keeping alive the pleasures of solid genre exercises. Such movies take a special set of skills, ones

that Hollywood once flashed in its sleep, but now seldom rouses. “Run All Night,” directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, who has helmed two previous entries in the late Neeson canon, may well be the best of the bunch. It’s admittedly not an extraordinarily high bar. And while there is precious little fresh ground to this familiar New York crime drama, and the film’s stylistic flourishes do it no help, for simple, well-acted genre thrills, the pulpy “Run All Night” has enough gas in the tank. Penned by Brad Ingelsby (“Out of the Furnace”), father-son disappointments flow in both directions. Neeson’s boy, Jimmy, has sworn off his alcoholic, mobbed-up father, and kept his family from ever meeting him. For the Maguires, the son, Danny (Boyd Holbrook) is the regrettable one: a brash, drug-using punk. The fathers, Jimmy and Maguire, are Irish, whiskey-swilling holdouts of a bygone criminal era. The ghosts of a grittier New York hang over them. All their friends have died away or been locked up. (Harris could be seen as playing his “State of Grace” Hell’s

Kitchen mobster after another 25 years.) They’re left to lament the changing of old hangouts like a butcher shop turned into, Maguire sneers, an Applebee’s. After Danny makes promises to Albanian heroin dealers that he can’t follow through on, he panics and kills them, only their limo driver (guess who) witnesses it. When Danny pursues Mike, Jimmy is there to shoot him. The seriousness of the situation is immediately apparent: Jimmy has just killed the son of his one true friend, who’ll surely murder him for it. He picks up the phone to confess. An all-night chase across Brooklyn and Manhattan ensues, a last ditch effort for Jimmy’s salvation as he tries to save his son’s life. “Listen to your father for one night,” he tells his son. Though Mike chafes at their reunion, when Jimmy ably jacks a car with nothing but a shoe lace, he begins to brighten. Collet-Serra links each jump between characters spread across a rainy, nighttime New York by an as-the-crow-flies camera zoom that even avian enthusiasts will scoff

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at. Such silly flashiness occasionally crops up in the film, like in a dinner scene with Jimmy and Maguire where Collet-Serra can’t stop circling them like an over-eager waiter. But when Collet-Serra isn’t getting in his own way, “Run All Night” is an engrossing thriller: the bloody last breath of a dying New York, played out in barrooms, subway stations and train yards. It does err, though, with the introduction of an absurdly elite killer (Common), who kills three cops within minutes, stealthily rampaging through a burning apartment building. The outcome, of course, is never in doubt. Through the urban gloom marches our aged hero, heavy of heart and quick with a gun: our sacrificial elder. Liam Neeson to the dark tower came. “Run All Night,” a Warner Bros. release, is rated R for “strong violence, language including sexual references and some drug use.” Running time: 108 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 23, 2015

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) A pesky health problem should clear up soon. Meanwhile, travel -- both for personal as well as for business reasons -- is strong in the Aries aspect this week, and well into the next. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Look for Bovines to be on the move this week, whether it’s traveling for fun or for business. Other “moves” include workplace adjustments and, for some, relationship changes. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Geminis who have just gone through a hectic period involving job and/or family matters might want to take some well-earned time out to relax and restore those drained energy levels.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) A romantic situation seems to have stalled, just when the Moon Child was expecting it to go forward. Could that be a bad case of miscommunication going on. Talk it over openly and honestly. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Showing a genuine interest in something that’s important to a friend, family member or colleague could open a communication line that had been pretty much shut down for a while. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Making a potentially lifechanging decision takes as much knowledge as you can gather, plus determination and patience. Take your time working it out. Don’t let anyone rush you. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) You should be back on schedule and heading in the right direction after clearing up a misunderstanding. But there could still be some setbacks. If so, correct them immediately. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A business matter keeps you pretty busy, but try to squeeze in time to be with family as well as close friends. You need the good vibrations you get from people who care for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Investing in an attractive prospect (business or personal) with little or no information can be risky. Avoid future problems by getting all the facts before you act. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Someone close to you might have an unexpected reaction to a decision you feel you’re prepared to make. Listen to his or her point of view. It could prove to be surprisingly helpful. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Don’t give up yet. That once warm, personal relationship that seems to be cooling off fast could recover with some tender, loving care, and who better than you to provide it? PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Career matters are strong this week. You might want to enter a training program to enhance your skills. Also, consider getting professional help in preparing a brilliant resume. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of respecting the feelings of others, which is one reason people feel comfortable having you in their lives. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Lakewood 6, Smoky Hill 5 – Lakewood held on at home to knock off Smoky Hill on March 18. Eaglecrest 10, Green Mountain 4 – Dustin Ossello scored twice and the Rams received a goal apiece from Travis Larkin and Jack Lucas in their road loss on March 18. Summit 8, Green Mountain 3 – Junior Pyke Reed notched 20 saves in goal but the Rams could only find the net in the third quarter in a loss on March 16. Jack Day scored twice and Jack Lucas added a third, all in the third quarter, to cut a 5-0 halftime deficit to 7-3 after the quarter.

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Ralston Valley 19, Thompson valley 3 – Olivia Sandoval scored six goals and assisted two others as the Mustangs jumped out to an 11-1 halftime lead in their win on March 19. Sydney Hauffman scored three times and picked up two assists, Marin Felosci scored three goals and had an assist, and Jessica Gibson, Jordan Winchester, and Mackenzie Winchester each scored twice in the win. Valor Christian 20, Golden 15 – Sophia Niemi and Peyton Meyer combined for s 11 goals and five assists to lead Valor to a h road win at Golden on March 19. Morgan aMcDonald finished with a team-high four rassists in the win. Golden 18, Eaglecrest 5 – Morgan sDasch recorded nine goals and three asgsists to lead the Demons to a home win gon March 17. Sage Windell and Kat Adams yscored three times and had two assists ,each in the win. e -Baseball a Ralston Valley 5, Smoky Hill 3 – After the Buffaloes scored three runs across the fourth and fifth innings, the Mustangs’ Tynler Phillips came to the mound in relief and sretired six straight, four by strikeouts, to khand the Mustangs a win at Coors Field on -March 21. Josh Robinson led the Mustangs offense finishing 2-4 with a RBI and a run ,scored. - Monarch 1, Wheat Ridge 0 – An gunearned run in the bottom of the third dinning sent the Farmers to a road loss on March 18. The Wheat Ridge bats were held to only a single hit by Sylas Anderson in the loss. Damian Padilla had masterful performance on the mound, despite the loss, as he struck out nine and allowed six hits and the unearned run in the contest. Mountain Vista 12, Arvada West 4 – The Golden Eagles scored five times in the top of the second to take control of their road contest as the Wildcats on March 18. Cole Brook drove in three runs and Brady Subart, Will Dixon, and Cooper Shearon each drove in two in the win. Brandon Formby earned the win by striking out six and allowing three runs in 4.1 innings of work. Lucas Ciacco finished 3-4 with a double, a homerun, four RBIs, and a run scored for Arvada West. Green Mountain 7, Castle View 2 – Josh Ramirez struck out 10 Sabercats allowing two hits and an unearned run in six innings of work to lift the Rams to a home win on March 18. Talon Schaller scored twice and drove two runs in and Chase Upson finished 2-3 with two doubles in the win. Green Mountain 10, Berthoud 2 – Three Ram pitchers combined to hold the

Spartans to a single earned run on two hits with 13 strikeouts in Green Mountain’s win on March 17. Colton Faubion earned the win striking out seven and allowing an unearned run on one hit in three innings. Anthony Martinez drove in three runs and scored twice to lead the offense. Lakewood 15, Boulder 14 – The Tigers scored nine times in the fifth and four more in the sixth to secure the comeback win in their game on March 17. Danny Collins and Luke Klatke each drove in a three runs as Collins and Marcelo Sanchez each recorded three hits. Trevor Kehe scored three times and drove in two runs. Casey Thompson picked up the win in relief tossing the final 2.1 innings allowing three hits, no runs, and striking out three. Kent Denver 2, Faith Christian 0 – Faith Christian put together seven hits but could not find a way across the plate in their loss on March 17. Kent Denver scored once in the bottom of the first and once in the fourth to back up a complete game shutout from pitcher Cole Whitaker. Chandler (Ariz.) 10, Golden 4 – In the second game on March 21, the Demons allowed eight runs over the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings to fall to Chandler. Bryan Katzman finished 2-3 at the plate with a triple, RBI, and two runs scored. Sutter (Calif.) 14, Golden 5 – Golden continued there out of state tournament falling to Sutter in the first of two games on March 21. The Demons scored four times in the top of the fourth to claw out of a 5-0 hole, but Sutter responded by scoring twice in the bottom of the inning and two more times in the fifth. Jesse Capaul finished 1-4 with two RBIs. Liberty (Ariz.) 8, Golden 0 – The Demons went out of state for a contest with Liberty on March 20. The Demon bats were held to five hits in the shutout loss. Golden 22, Gateway 4 – The Demons scored 17 times in the third and fourth innings to end their March 17 contest after five innings. Logan Hinkle drove in a teamhigh four runs as Wylie Borden and Paul Richy scored four times each. Richy also drove in three runs and Trent Morris scored three times and drove in three runs. Golden 13, Thornton 3 – A seven-run second inning and two good pitching performances powered the Demons to a win on March 16. Joey Zitoli finished 1-2 at the plate with a home run, 4 RBIs, and two runs scored. Nick Capaul started on the mound and threw two innings of no hit ball while striking out two and was relieved by Luke Caruthers who struck out four and allowed two hits over two innings. D’Evelyn 10, Pueblo County 3 – The Jaguars scored four times in the fourth to erase a 2-1 deficit against the Hornets in the afternoon on March 21. Dylan Nelson went 5-5 with two doubles, an RBI, and a run scored at the plate and Jacob Boyer drove in three runs in a 3-4 day. Coronado 13, Arvada 8 – The Bulldogs allowed seven runs in the bottom of the sixth to lose to the Cougars on March 21. Arvada notched eight hits and drew eight walks in the loss. Arvada 9, Trinidad 8 – Arvada travelled to Pueblo for the SCL Bash on March 20 and earned a win in their first game over Trinidad. Arvada took advantage of four errors from Trinidad fielders to score six unearned runs in the win. Public Notice Gateway 22, Arvada 20 – The Bulldogs NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT racked up 13 hits, including four Notice is hereby given thatdoubles, disbursements in final will be issued by the drew eight walks, andsettlement the Gateway defense Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., April 7, 2015 to T&M Construction LLC for work related to Project No. 13-ST-18 – Garrison Street Trail and performed under that contract dated December 11, 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 T&M Construction LLC 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. CITY OF ARVADA /s/Kristen Rush, Deputy City Clerk

committed eight errors, but it still was not enough as Arvada fell at home in a slugfest on March 16. Arvada pitchers gave up 22 hits and 14 free passes in the loss. Standley Lake 21, Adams City 6 – The Gators scored in every inning en route to a five-inning victory on March 17. Standley Lake opened with six runs in the top of the first and added nine in the fifth to end the game. Westminster 17, Standley Lake 16 – The Gators powered out 14 hits and drew 11 free passes but committed seven errors and walked nine of their own in a loss to the Wolves at home on March 16. Brandon Maher went 4-6 driving in four runs and scoring twice to lead the Gator offense. Kellen Mueller added a triple, three walks, three RBI, and five runs scored in six plate appearances.

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Skyview 7, Jefferson 0 – Skyview swept their contest with Jefferson at home on March 19. Chatfield 7, Pomona 0 – Chatfield beat the Panthers in all seven matches on March 19. Ralston Valley 6, Columbine 1 – Isabella Melena, Risa Eck, and Murphy Harr secured wins in the three Singles matches to lead the Mustangs to a win on March 19. Hayley Weidemann/Adrienne Horowitz, Kelsey Maas/Lucy Sherman, and Karleigh Kimble/Maddie Wewel won their Doubles matches. Ralston Valley 7, Pomona 0 – The Mustangs swept all seven matches in their contest with the Panthers on March 17. 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Littleton’s Singles wins Schedule, CDOT and thewins Project Drawings may be examined the followin the 50 Free, 100 Breast, 100 Back,at200 came from Anna Sonju and Lauren Sehgal. ing locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division Individual Medley, 500 Free, 200 Free Relay, Doubles wins came from teams of Rachel 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, 200 Medley Relay, and80002 400 Free Relay to Pearson/Madeline Hicks, Jennifer Trigg/ Colorado Dodge17. Plan Room – Graber and take first on March Daniel Katrina Froelich, Annalise Froelich/Abbey www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – Alexander Moreland each recorded four Vankooten, and Reganne Fornstrom/Tian 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, wins on the dayDenver, with Colorado Graber80223 taking the 50 Maguire. Reed Construction Data beforeFree and 100 Breast individually Lakewood 7, Arvada West 0 – The Tigers www.reedpsp.com Public Notice Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at part of the 200 Free Relay and 200 swept their seven matches withADVERTISEMENT the Wild- FORbeing www.rockymountainbidsystem.com BIDS Medley Relay teams and Moreland winning cats, all in straight sets, to pick Sealed up a win onthe construction of City of No cost bid documents may be obtained bids for at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com Arvada, Project No.the 14-TR-01 (a.k.a 200 Individual Medley and 500 Free on March 17. Singles match-winners were or after March 19, 2015. Bid documents Federal Aid SaProject No. STU M040-026, may be obtained at the office of the 19161) entitled, Kipling Parkway Under200also Medley Relay and 400 sha Harrison, McKenna Thomas, and Paige and joining the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per pass: Van Bibber Trail Extension, will be Relay teams. set, which is non-refundable. received at the office ofFree the City Engineer Stockton. Doubles tandems were Ellen ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE until 2:00 pm on April 7, 2015 and then Snare/Calee White, Ze-Ching Ong/Maya MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: publicly opened and read aloud. 8,000 CY Unclassified Excavation (CIP) The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of AdGriswold, Wendy Dietz/Leah Shaffner, and Hockey vertisement for Bids, Information for Bid6,500 CY Rock Excavation ders, Project Special Provisions, Stand2,800 CY Structure Excavation Gianna Neathammer/Josie Osberg. Ralston Valley – Mustangs junior Tony ard Special Provisions, Addendum when 2,400 CY Structure Backfill (Class 1) Valor Christian 7, Wheat Ridge 0 –Bid The Salazar was a SF member of the First issued, Bond, Bid Proposal, Bidvoted 1,000 Block Facing 2,000 SF Retaining Wall16. (Rock) Schedule, CDOT forms, and the Project Eagles claimed wins in all sevenDrawings matches Team All-State released March Senior 80 CY Concrete Class D (Wall) may be examined at the follow250 CY Concreteas Class D (Box Culvert) ing locations: against the Farmers on March 17. Meghan Jeff Moffat was recognized Honorable 60,000 LB Reinforcing Steel (Epoxy City of Arvada Engineering Division Beer, Darby Warburton, and Lucie Mention. The All-State Coated) teams are presented 8101 Hosse Ralston Road, Arvada, 42,500 SF Concrete Bikeway (6 Inch) Colorado 80002 notched the wins in straight sets in Singles by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com, 1 LS Underpass Lighting System Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com competition as tandems of Annie Hertel/ and MaxPreps. 1 LS Construction Traffic Control Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers ISqFt Plan Room – Tiffany Parobeck, Meghan McDuff/Jackie — G, Compiledmust by Chase Ellis, be familiar with cellis@colothe current City of 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit Arvada Engineering Code of Standards Denver, Colorado 80223 Pettet, Alaina Dawson/MikaylaReed McDuff, radocommunitymedia.com and Specifications for the Design and Construction Data -

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The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. R15-042: A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Davenport Property, 4955 Carr Street, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for May 4, 2015, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and Is Considered Eligible for Annexation

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., April 7, 2015 to T&M Construction LLC for work related to Project No. 13-ST-18 – Garrison Street Trail and performed under that contract dated December 11, 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 T&M Construction LLC 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. CITY OF ARVADA /s/Kristen Rush, Deputy City Clerk

Legal Notice No.: 42305 First Publication: March 19, 2015 Last Publication: April 9, 2015 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

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Legal Notice No.: 42304 First Publication: March 19, 2015 Last Publication: March 26, 2015 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 14-TR-01 (a.k.a Federal Aid Project No. STU M040-026, 19161) entitled, Kipling Parkway Underpass: Van Bibber Trail Extension, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 2:00 pm on April 7, 2015 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Project Special Provisions, Standard Special Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, CDOT forms, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 14-TR-01 (a.k.a Federal Aid Project No. STU M040-026, 19161) entitled, Kipling Parkway Underpass: Van Bibber Trail Extension, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 2:00 pm on April 7, 2015 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Project Special Provisions, Standard Special Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, CDOT forms, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after March 19, 2015. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 8,000 CY Unclassified Excavation (CIP) 6,500 CY Rock Excavation 2,800 CY Structure Excavation 2,400 CY Structure Backfill (Class 1) 1,000 SF Block Facing 2,000 SF Retaining Wall (Rock) 80 CY Concrete Class D (Wall) 250 CY Concrete Class D (Box Culvert) 60,000 LB Reinforcing Steel (Epoxy Coated) 42,500 SF Concrete Bikeway (6 Inch) 1 LS Underpass Lighting System 1 LS Construction Traffic Control

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and Mary Yeros/Ashley Nock won in straight sets in Doubles. Arvada West 5, Bear Creek 2 – Doubles tandems of Shelby Fox/Adah Fretwell and Kaitlyn Mares/Kelly Miller won 1 and 2 Doubles, respectively, for Bear Creek but Arvada West claimed the match win on March 19. Katie Guettlein, Maddy Teter, and Nikki Kochmann swept the Singles matches and teams of Emma Eisenbrandt/ Kylei Beal and Jessica Tverberg/Shelby Theissen won the remaining Doubles matches for the Wildcats. Conifer 7, Arvada 0 – Arvada dropped all seven matches in their contest with Conifer on March 17. Alameda 6, Arvada 1 – Alameda claimed wins in all matches apart from 2 Singles in their win over Arvada on March 16. Zoe Ho and Linh Pham won 1 Singles and 3 Singles, respectively, in straight sets. Holly Zhen and An Pham won 6-4,3-6,6-2 in 1 Singles as the teams of Quincy Freta/ Deymi Ogaz, Makayla Romero/Dana Gilson, Giselle Rocha/Sierra Melendez took straight set wins in 2, 3, and 4 Doubles. Standley Lake 4, Evergreen 3 – The Gators swept the three Singles matches and picked up a win in 2 Doubles to notch a team win on March 17. Rachel Nguyen, Paulina Nguyen, and Sarah Cleaveland each won their Singles match. Ripely Hausen and Lauren Kim teamed up to win in 2 Doubles. George Washington 5, Standley Lake 2 – Freshman Rachel Nguyen won her first match as a Gator in straight sets 6-1,6-1 playing in 1 Singles on March 16 but her team fell in the first match of the season. Sarah Cleveland picked up the only other win for the Gators in a 6-3,6-3 win in 3 Singles.

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Construction of Public Improvements, www.reedpsp.com dated July 19, 2011, (“City Engineering Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at Standards”) and the Colorado Departwww.rockymountainbidsystem.com ment of Transportation’s 2011 Standard No cost bid documents may be obtained Specifications for Road and Bridge Conat www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on struction, which will be combined with the or after March 19, 2015. Bid documents Bid Documents to form the Contract Documay also be obtained at the office of the ments for the Project. A copy of the City City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per Engineering Standards may be obtained set, which is non-refundable. from the office of the City Engineer upon a ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE non-refundable payment of $30.00. HoldMAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: ers will be notified when supplemental re8,000 CY Unclassified Excavation (CIP) visions and additions are available as they 6,500 CY Rock Excavation are adopted. The City Engineering Stand2,800 CY Structure Excavation To advertise your notices call 303-566-4100 are also available at no cost on the 2,400 CY Structure Backfill (Class 1) publicards City's web site at www.arvada.org. Hold1,000 SF Block Facing 2,000 SF Retaining Wall (Rock) ers are responsible for keeping current 80 CY Concrete Class D (Wall) their City of Engineering Standards. 250 CY Concrete Class D (Box Culvert) Bidders (prime contractors) shall be on the 60,000 LB Reinforcing Steel (Epoxy Colorado Department of Transportation’s pre-qualified contractor list. Also, It has Coated) been determined that Underutilized Disad42,500 SF Concrete Bikeway (6 Inch) vantaged Business Enterprises (UDBEs) 1 LS Underpass Lighting System will participate by contracting for a part of 1 LS Construction Traffic Control the work of this Contract. The contract Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers goal for participation in this Contract by must be familiar with the current City of certified DBEs who have been determArvada Engineering Code of Standards ined to be underutilized has been estaband Specifications for the Design and lished at 10.5%. Construction of Public Improvements, A non-mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be dated July 19, 2011, (“City Engineering held on April 1, 2015 at 10:00 am in the Standards”) and the Colorado DepartAnne Campbell Room, City of Arvada, ment of Transportation’s 2011 Standard City Hall, 1st Floor, 8101 Ralston Road. Specifications for Road and Bridge ConAll questions or requests regarding this struction, which will be combined with the bid shall be submitted prior to or at this Bid Documents to form the Contract DocuPre-Bid meeting. A written response to all ments for the Project. A copy of the City questions and concerns will be issued to Engineering Standards may be obtained all those on the Planholder’s List no later from the office of the City Engineer upon a than April 3, 2015 at 5:00 pm. non-refundable payment of $30.00. HoldThe Project Engineer for this work is Chris ers will be notified when supplemental reProper, P.E. at 720-898-7645. visions and additions are available as they are adopted. The City Engineering StandCITY OF ARVADA ards are also available at no cost on the Timothy Hoos, P.E., City Engineer City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current Legal Notice No.: 42308 their City of Engineering Standards. First Publication: March 19, 2015 Bidders (prime contractors) shall be on the Last Publication: April 2, 2015 Colorado Department of Transportation’s pre-qualified contractor list. Also, It has Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript been determined that Underutilized Disadand the Arvada Press vantaged Business Enterprises (UDBEs) will participate by contracting for a part of

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