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Children auditioning for the Missoula Children Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” listen as instructors tell me how to deliver their lines during the audition process. Photo by Clarke Reader
Hickenlooper hones in on the economy Says workforce development, funding education key to supporting middle class By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Gov. John Hickenlooper delivered his annual State of the State address Jan. 15 during a joint session of the General Assembly, commending the state’s booming business sector and encouraging bipartisanship. “The state of our state is strong,” Hickenlooper said. “According to almost every national ranking, Colorado is now one of the top states for business climate and job growth.” Hickenlooper credits the state’s economic success to collaboration between state and local economic development developers. Pointing to the state’s economic development strategy to recruit talents and lure companies to Colorado from across the nation, Hickenlooper highlighted companies such as Panasonic, Cool Planet Energy Systems and Arrow Electronics as prime contributors to the state’s economic successes through job creation. Helping companies like Lockheed Martin, Charles Schwab and Woodward to grow has also added to the state’s growing job market, Hickenlooper said. Supporting the middle class and Colorado’s rural areas, where unemployment remains high, through workforce development will be met with an effort to jumpstart Hickenlooper’s economic plan in what he called Colorado Blueprint 2.0 from the Office of Economic Development and International Trade. “The team will again be visiting all 14 regions of the state soliciting a vision for economic development starting with the counties where employment is most lagging. Counties like Otero, Costilla, San Miguel, and Huerfano,” Hickenlooper said. “Our challenge is to make sure economic prosperity reaches every household in all 64 counties.” The governor spoke briefly about his frustrations with TABOR but gave little guidance as to how the Legislature should
The Rooney Rd. Recycling Center has been accepting hazardous materials as an alternative to disposing of them in the local landfill. Photo by Amy Woodward
Gov. John Hickenlooper delivers the annual State of the State address Jan. 15. Photo by Amy Woodward navigate taxing and spending conflicts. “Amendment 23 demands more new money than we can possibly expect to have two years from now,” Hickenlooper said. “If we do nothing, if we pretend the future will take care of itself, and we’re back here in two years facing what was clearly an avoidable crisis, history will show that we failed future generations of Coloradans.” While the state must continue to support workforce development, funding education must part be part of business growth, the governor said. Hickenlooper’s budget proposal includes a $200 million addition to the state education fund as a one-time increase for school districts. He supports continued assessments in English and math for high school students but said that easing testing demands on seniors in social studies and science “might be among the right answers.” “Beyond questions of funding, we need to confront the truth about whether Colorado’s kids are getting the education they need to compete and succeed in the job market,” Hickenlooper said. The governor said he looks forward to the recommendations from the oil and gas task force appointed last year. But he Economy continues on Page 18
Recycling center could use a recharge By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Although it successfully disposes of millions of pounds of hazardous waste, the Rooney Road Recycling Center is struggling financially because of shrinking revenues and too little money to manage the facility. For more than 20 years ago, the recycling enter has accepted hazardous household items from residents throughout Jeffco’s nine jurisdictions which hold an intergovernmental agreement with the center. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Rooney Road is the only facility of its kind in the county. Between 2010 and 2013, the facility recycled or disposed of 1.3 million pounds of material that included household chemicals, propane cylinders, automotive products, paints and electronic waste. Local law enforcement agencies also drop off hazardous materials that are not used for evidence. Since opening in 1994, the center has collected an estimated an 4.9 million pounds of material. With more than 500,000 residents calling Jeffco home, the recycling facility serves only 1 percent of the county’s population. But although the center has the potential to expand services, it will have to overcome
funding obstacles to do so. Chris Naber, chairman of the Rooney Road Recycling Center Authority board said the county’s growing population will eventually “outstrip” the budget. “At some point we need to come up with a plan to be able to manage that and that’s just to maintain the services we have,” Naber said. “We also, in general, would like to grow the use of the facility and be able to advertise more openly and really be more involved in the community to get this material out.” The center relies on monetary contributions from the county’s nine jurisdictions including Arvada, Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, and unincorporated Jeffco. Fees are based on population size. For example, cities such as Lakewood and Arvada pay a higher fee than Golden or Lakeside. Unincorporated Jeffco contributes the most at $113,733 a year. Although public donations are encouraged, a quick scan of the center’s current and past budgets shows revenues falling short of operational expenses. The center’s general fund has dropped by 78 percent in the past three years due to the authority using the fund to meet operating expenses. Center continues on Page 18
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January 22, 2015
Work hard to find life memories amid death Every one of us faces a time in our lives when we have to say goodbye to someone else. And in this case I am speaking specifically to that time in our lives when a close friend or family member passes away and we have come to that point where we say our final farewells. In the past two weeks I have had to say goodbye to two very close friends who lost their individual battles with cancer. Both were relatively young and passed away much too soon, with both being survived by spouses and children. Very sad situations indeed, and I know many of you, if not most of you, have faced similarly sad situations and the passing away of friends and loved ones too. As I prepared myself to deliver both eulogies as a remembrance and tribute to their lives, I found myself fighting the profound sadness that filled my heart and balancing that against the incredible joy and wonderful memories I experienced with each one of them. The sadness I felt was powerful and I cried as I wrote the words that I would be speaking and sharing at each of their services. Yet even as the grief overwhelmed me, I was captivated by the thoughts, stories, and rich history I
experienced with my friends. It turned out that the single best thing I did in order to alleviate some my blues and sorrow was to speak with other friends and family members. Now I know this happens as a natural part of remembering someone when we gather for memorial services. We speak to people we haven’t seen in years and we talk about the same old stories of high school fame or of youthful mischievous behaviors. And in some cases not-soyouthful mischievous behaviors. We talk about the good times and we seem to let the bad times slip into oblivion. All of this is very helpful for some as they reminisce the good old days. What I found most helpful was not just talking about the quick stories we share
when we don’t know what else to say, but rather digging in and going deeper into some of the most meaningful events that were shared. Some of the deepest feelings that others were willing to share. And as I asked those deeper questions and pressed slightly harder for more depth in their responses, I found the others very willing to open up and share more from their hearts. In both cases as I probed my own memory, which led to intimate exchanges of information with the friends and family members, and a true celebration of life was forming in my mind and on my pad of paper. It became so much more than just what I was “supposed” to say during a eulogy or what would be deemed as “appropriate.” What materialized were robust, dynamic, funny, loving, passionate and provocative life stories. Things worth celebrating and sharing with the world. Giving the pastor and the priest fair warning of irreverent stories turned out to be the right move. Balancing humor with compassion, and finding a way to tell their “real” life story to celebrate a life well lived, allowed me to deal with my own grief better and gave me the ability to share the stories in a way far more meaningful than
the “supposed to say” and “church appropriate” language. You may never have to give a formal eulogy, but we all eulogize those we loved and lost in our hearts. So I share this story with you today so that maybe you too can find a little more relief and happiness by going deeper into the memories you shared with those who have passed away. Talk to your cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends, find out what they knew and what they enjoyed most. There is no doubt you will hear stories of love, laughter, mystery, hard work, character and a life worth celebrating. If you are also dealing with the loss of a loved one, I give you my condolences. And if there is anything you would like to share with me, I would love to hear all about the way you are celebrating their life at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we give time to respect and grieve, but also find ways to truly celebrate what we had, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
Szabo selected to serve as Jeffco commissioner Plans pending for swearing-in ceremony By Amy Woodward awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Colorado Rep. Libby Szabo from District 27 was selected as Jefferson County commissioner for District 1.
Szabo, who successfully ran for a third term in November, will be filling the vacancy left behind by former county commissioner Faye Griffin Szabo Griffin was elected to a four-year term in 2012 , but left her post early after winning the 2014 election for Jeffco clerk and recorder.
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Out of 11 people who applied for the vacancy, the list was narrowed down to five finalists with the Jefferson County Commissioner Vacancy Committee voting unanimously for Szabo, said E.V. Leyendecker, chairman for the Jeffco GOP. Her knowledge of governments and business helped to set her apart, Leyendecker said. “We liked her experience in election po-
sitions and her ability to work with others,” he said. Plans to swear in Szabo are still pending. Szabo’s move creates a new vacancy for District 27 in the state legislature, which a GOP vacancy committee will also have to appoint someone to. As of press time Reps. Clarice Navarro of Pueblo and Polly Lawrence of Douglas County have expressed their interest.
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January 22, 2015
New Hope Ministries halts funeral Protests held in response by friends, family By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com New Hope Ministries in Lakewood was the center of a protest on Jan. 13 after its Pastor Ray Chavez halted a funeral service for Vanessa Collier three days earlier. According to those in attendance Collier’s service was stopped because Chavez
comment about the service or his reasons for stopping the service 15 minutes in. Collier’s friends and family have not been reimbursed for the cost of the funeral. “When I read the stories in the Denver Post my heart broke for the families and people involved in the funeral. I’m grieving that things went down the way they did,” said Reg Cox, director of the Lakewood Church Network and senior minister at the Lakewood Church of Christ, in an e-mail interview. “I can’t speak for the churches in Lakewood but I can speak for the hearts of the pastors I know … this is not how we would normally respond to anyone.”
Cox added he doesn’t know Chavez personally, but those who do know him as “a tireless servant of the most marginalized and abandoned members of our community for over 15 years.” “He had a bad day and made a bad decision, and I hope that we won’t judge the man or the church by one bad choice,” Cox concluded. “I, like most folks, only have the story as it is relayed in the newspapers. I don’t know the rest of the story. But from what I do read I can see that people were hurt and emotionally crushed. This deeply grieves me.”
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Citizens’ Academy open
Applications are being accepted for the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy which starts Wednesday, March 18. The program runs 10 weeks, each Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m. Participants will learn the many aspects of law enforcement from veteran deputies who teach in their own areas of expertise. In a classroom setting — enhanced with tours — citizens will acquire firsthand knowledge of patrol, criminal investigations, K-9, Bomb Squad, detention operations, and more. Participation in any physical activities is strictly voluntary. Commitment to the program is required, and participation is free. Applicants must be residents of Jeffco and at least 18 years old. For further inforers,” mation and an application, go online, or contact Mark Techmeyer, public information officer at 303-271-5602 mtechmey@ ding. jeffco.us. y for ich a Applications accepted for House District 27 seat ve to The HD 27 vacancy committee is ac-
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did not want a video and photos of Collier and her wife on display due to the images of an alternate gay lifestyle. The family refused to edit the video or take down the photos of the 33-year-old Thornton resident and moved the service across the street to Newcomer Funeral Home. Collier was the mother of two young girls, and died on Dec. 30. Family and friends organized the protest the pastor’s treatment of the family in a time of mourning. Protestors held signs that read “Shame on Pastor Ray!” and “Indignity in death.” Chavez did not respond to requests for
cepting applications for the district seat as Rep. Libby Szabo moves to sit as Jeffco commissioner for District 1. An applicant must be a United States citizen, at least 25 years of age, a resident of House District 27 for the past 12 months, and a registered Republican. Qualified candidates may apply to be appointed as state representative by obtaining a questionnaire from House District 27 vacancy committee chair Denise Mund (or online at http://www.jeffcorepublicans.com/), and returning it to Mund by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Following in-person finalist interviews, a formal vote of the 15-member committee will be taken at a location to be determined on Saturday, Jan. 31, at noon. To make sure information about the process is clearly and consistently shared, potential applicants are invited to participate in a conference call with executive members of the House District 27 vacancy committee on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10:45 a.m. The conference call number is 605475-4000 (Code 618101#).
Jeffco’s 4-H Summer Day Camp’s registration
The Jefferson County Extension office announced open enrollment for 4-H Summer Day Camps. The outdoor based camps include a variety of activities that educate elementary age students to learnabout ecology, sustainability, Colorado history, and teamwork in a hands-on, interactive atmosphere. The programs incorporate day trips to Jefferson County parks and open space. The camps are divided by grade level, and available for students going into the third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades. The 4-H summer day camps run Monday through Friday throughout June and July. To learn more about the 4-H Summer Day Camps, the daily curriculum, or to register online, please visit. http://jeffcoextension.org/4h/4h-camp.shtml.
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Mortgage Lending Gets More Challenging All the Time; Here’s the Latest
I don’t envy mortgage brokers their work. No wonder so many of them have left the business! As a real estate broker, I only have to deal with rule changes and new forms every year or two. The poor mortgage broker has new rules, guidelines and rates coming at him or her every hour of every day! There are FHA, conventional, CHFA, HUD, VA and other loans and new underwriting guidelines for each of them which can change at any time, with or without notice. If the loan officer or underwriter fails to follow each guideline or rule precisely, not only will the loan not be funded, but if the mistake is caught in a post-closing review, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac could make the mortgage company which wrote the loan buy it back. This can put a mortgage company out of business very quickly, because mortgage companies must sell their loans to Fannie, Freddie or someone else so that they will have the cash to fund future loans. If several loans have to be bought back because of underwriting errors, the mortgage company quickly runs out of working capital and close
up shop. This has happened too often. One of our trusted lenders, Bruce Gustafson of Crestline Mortgage (303-5960780), spent an hour this week going over some recent mortgage lending developments at our weekly meeting. There’s only room to share some of what he taught us. 1) Denver has renewed funding for its Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program which allows buyers with income under $93,360 to get 30% of their mortgage interest refunded to them on their tax returns (up to $2,000 per year) for the life of their mortgage loan. It’s expected that the statewide MCC program will be funded again by the end of March. 2) Starting April 2, buyers with deferred student debt will have their debt-to-income ratios — so important in qualifying for a mortgage — recalculated to include 1% of their loan balance each month, which can make them unable to purchase a home. If you have student debt and can qualify for a conventional loan instead of FHA, get under contract and apply for your loan before April 2nd. With FHA, a similar rule goes into
effect in June. Ask your loan officer for details. 3) The Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) has long offered buyers the ability to put down only $1,000 to buy a house by writing a second mortgage to go along with an FHA or conventional loan, but starting Feb. 2nd, they will change that second
mortgage to an outright grant that does not have to be repaid! Again, ask Bruce or another CHFA-certified lender for details. This just skims the surface of what Bruce shared this week, so perhaps you can see why being a loan officer can’t be second or part-time job! I’m glad I’m a Realtor, not a loan officer!
A homeowner qualifies for the senior property tax exemption when he or she is over 65 on January 1st and has lived in their home for the previous 10 years. Here’s a scenario I experienced recently. In December 2014, my client was selling his home to a young couple. Come April, this young couple will have to pay the 2014 property taxes, but at what rate and how should the 2014 taxes be pro-rated at closing? The title company and we agents were
under the impression that come April, when property taxes are due, the new owner would not benefit from the senior property tax exemption — but my seller did his research and proved us wrong. It turns out that the law says that if the person who owned the home on January 1st was a qualified senior, then whoever owns the property later that year still gets to enjoy the senior property tax exemption for the whole year.
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January 22, 2015
Quiet on the home front Construction defects becomes larger issue for state By Clarke Reader
creader@coloradocommunitymedia. com In the months after Lakewood’s decision to revise the way builders handle construction defects, there has been no influx of developers coming to the city. According to the city’s director of planning Travis Parker, there hasn’t been much new interest in building new condominiums or other high occupancy dwellings, but noted it is still too soon say for sure how the ordinance will affect development.
“I’ve talked to three developers about land purchases, but that’s all so far,” he said. “There are certainly indications that builders are looking at it but because of the previous regulations, no one had any kind of application ready to go.” One change Parker mentioned is townhomes will now be able to have HOAs (home owners associations) — they weren’t allowed to previously because they made it difficult for the builders to get insurance. HOAs were the main vehicle for suing builders, but Lakewood’s ordinance changed that. In a 7-4 decision on Oct. 13 council approved an ordinance that makes it more difficult for homeowner associations (HOAs) to sue developers over alleged construc-
tion defects, by giving builders a chance to fix the problems before litigation starts. The ordinance also requires 51 percent of homeowners to approve moving forward on a suit instead of 51 percent of the HOA board. The ordinance only applies to future projects. The city’s move to change regulations on construction defects has inspired many other communities to look at their system and elected officials are examining the issue in the new session. “What it has done is push the issue forward on the state level,” said Adam Paul, ward 4 councilman and member of the Jeffco Economic Development Corporation. “More communities are taking it up and
discussing it.” The Community Associations Institute (CAI) was very involved in the issue and spoke vehemently against the ordinance. Since the passage, the group has turned its focus to the larger legislative questions. “This issue is a matter of statewide concern,” said Molly Foley-Healy, attorney and legislative liaison for the CAI Legislative Action Committee. “We don’t want it to be handled in a patchwork matter and so we’re really focusing on the legislative level.” When asked about key topics to be tackle in 2015, the first thing Sen. Cheri Jahn said is construction defects and affordable housing. She added one of the first things young people buy is a condo, but there aren’t any available to own.
JEFFCO BOARD OF EDUCATION: ON THE RECORD The Jefferson County Board of Education discussed the following legislation during its Jan. 15 regular business meeting. Board members in attendance were President Ken Witt, First Vice President Julie Williams, Second Vice President Lesley Dahlkemper, Secretary John Newkirk and Treasurer Jill Fellman.
Alameda expansion
The board heard a presentation from district staff around the proposed Alameda International High School expansion. This project would address the current overcrowding issue the district is seeing at Stein, Deane, Kendrick Lakes and Lasley Elementary Schools by creating one, sev-
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enth-12 grade high school. If approved, the proposal will create the new school in the existing building, housing two grades in each of the specific halls. The school would also create an International Baccalaureate Primary, Middle and Diploma Program for all students in the area. The board advised staff to continue developing the plan, which will be voted on at a later date.
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The board of education heard a presentation regarding the Jefferson Area Articulation Plan, a model addressing student attendance, achievement and teacher performance in the Jefferson area. The model would create a seventh-12th grade neighborhood school that offers multiple pre-college/career pathways for student success, such as college prep, career focused pathways, STEM classes, certificates of workforce readiness and more. This building would house students from the Jefferson High School, Wheat Ridge fifth-eighth grade, Edgewater Elementary School, Lumberg Elementary School, Molholm Elementary School and Stevens Elementary articulation area. In addition to the new structure, the plan also incorporates having committed
and effective educators in every classroom, and utilize problem based learning communities to ensure best practices are used and implemented in every classroom. The board advised staff and plan organizers to continue researching and developing the plan, which will be voted on at a later date.
PARCC Waiver
The board voted 3-1 with Dahlkemper opposed (Fellman abstaining) to apply for a waiver from all performance based testing on the PARCC assessments. If granted this waiver would affect 3rd-11th-grade students, who , would not take the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) English Language or Math assessments in March. This request came from Board President, Ken Witt, following the State Board of Education’s Jan. 8 decision to allow districts to ask the state Commissioner of Education, Robert Hammond, to be waived from testing if they so choose. Colorado’s Attorney General’s office is currently exploring the legality of this issue and will issue a statement within the coming weeks.
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January 22, 2015
t A new stance on learning Molholm teacher invests in innovation
itute and ance. ed its By Clarke Reader . con-creader@colorado y andcommunitymedia.com ative to be At some point all students get antsy sitwe’reting in class for too long. But when Amy Clink, a first and second tack-grade teacher at Molholm Elementary in JahnLakewood found that her students were dablehaving a hard time learning because they hingshave to sit still for so long, she decided to therechange things up. “The kids weren’t using the chairs and the principal here (John D’Orazio) said I could change the classroom,” Clink said. “I decided to change it to different height levels on the desks for different positions.” oom, Clink moved the desks together into difm- ferent pods, each one with a different apsed proach — one pod is made up of tall desks for students who want to stand, there is a very low pod for those who want to kneel, a third pod made up of T-stools, which red ed quire balance to stay upright, and another pod where the students sit on exercise balls. There is also an area for students to lay down with clipboards and work if that is per more comfortable. The students were making movement for est- choices based on an environment that wasn’t conducive to it, she explained, and so she wanted them to have choices about not the best position for them to learn. mic “I’ve found ways to incorporate a lot of Math movement into our class,” Clink said. “It’s so hard for these students — especially the young boys — to have to sit down for such rd
Keeping students active is a focus of Amy Clink’s class and she downloads child-friendly dance and Zumba videos to keep them active. Photo by Clarke Reader
long periods of time.” Clink loaded up child-friendly videos of dances and Zumba from YouTube so her students can get some exercise to shake things up. D’Orazio has been very supportive of Clink’s efforts to innovate and she’s continually researching new methods and techniques.
pare her students for careers that haven’t even been invented yet. “I want to value the choices these kids are making, because they don’t get a whole lot of them,” she said. “I like to think outside the box, because if I’m not changing and growing, how can I expect my students to?” To follow her progress, visit Clink’s blog at www.aclassroomofmyown.blogspot.com.
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The students in Clink’s class seem to be enjoying the new situation as well. The class set-up gives the students a chance to focus on their goals. “I’m staying with reading because I want to get a higher score,” said Evangelina, a student in the class. By tapping into technology and new approaches to learning, Clink hopes to pre-
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Budget Forums The board of education will host three community budget forums to hear input on the 2015-2016 budget cycle.
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January 22, 2015
Good dog, good karma New business taps into Nepalese heritage By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Many families rescue dogs from Colorado’s animal shelters, but few are inspired to create a business in the process. When Raju and Brenda Gurung rescued their dog Ginger, the couple decided to tap into Raju’s family history in Nepal and make clothing for Ginger. The built a business out of it and launched Dog Karma Clothing. “Most of our products are made in Nepal, because they have a small production industry that we wanted to support,” Raju said. “Brenda was buying Ginger all these clothes, and I thought we could launch this business out Nepal, because no one is doing anything like it there.” Brenda said pet culture is relatively new in Nepal and people there just don’t think of making
clothing for their dogs. All of this made things particularly difficult for Raju when he went there for six months to get things started. “We started out small — three different kinds of jackets and three kinds of bag holders for waste bags,” she explained. “When Raju was in Nepal designing the clothes he had a hard time find small dogs to design for because most of the dogs there are large.” The jackets Raju and Brenda designed tap into a retro, 1980s vibe — think Marty McFly’s jacket from “Back to the Future.” Their other main product is a collar wallet that owners can put waste bags in so they’re not looking for one when needed. Dog Karma Clothing officially launched in November as a website where shoppers can order items and began working with nine boutique pet shops in the area, including Pet World in Lakewood, Green Paw and Spaw in Golden and Chow Down in Evergreen. The couple often hit the area trails with Ginger and some of their jackets as free gifts to spread the word about Dog Karma, and
Raju and Brenda Gurung’s dog Ginger was the inspiration for the pair to start Dog Karma Clothing. The company designs jackets and other items for dogs, and all their products are made in Nepal. Photo by Clarke Reader Raju is already designing clothes for the new seasons. “Some people may think it’s silly that dogs wear clothes, but for us it’s a practical matter,” Brenda said. “We go out hiking a lot here and it can get very cold for ani-
mals.” Raju credits Ginger as the main inspiration for his works, and he knows other people love their pets as much as the Gurungs love theirs. “We’d love to expand our busi-
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Enrollment numbers raise expansion pressure Jeffco school board debating new construction By Crystal Anderson
canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com During a heated discussion, the Jefferson County Board of Education voted for a third time, 3-2, to table a decision about financing future facilities amid growing enrollment concerns. “Let’s not overrun our $99 million dollar budget, let’s
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honor the budget, operate within it and make the hard choices just like every parent does with their checkbook every month,” said Board President Ken Witt. The discussion, centering around the district’s pressing needs to accommodate an influx of students, began at the beginning of the school year. Since that time, Steve Bell, Jeffco’s chief facilities operator and his team have asked the board to examine the district’s growth and possibly finance the creation of two schools and completion of an existing expansion project. This growth, stemming from the increased amount of community and housing developments, is spiking area enrollments in north Arvada and Lakewood, prompting the need for an additional 4,500 seats. “What I’m trying to do is figure out how we’re going to educate 5,000 children ... In two years, we may be in a different spot and you guys are going to be sitting there again, and we’re going to have the same conversation,” said board member Jill Fellman. “We need to look long term.” To solve the growing issue, Bell suggested applying for $80 million in Certificates of Participation (COPs), a way to fund the projects immediately and repay the amount over the next 20 to 25 years. “We think the best option that we have is to issue what as known of Certificates of Participation, that works best right now,” Bell said. “It’s a good opportunity for us as a borrower.” According to Bell, this option would not place a burden on taxpayers and allows the district more time to pay off the amount and eventually own the improvements. In 2012, Jeffco voters approved a bond issue to raise
money for new facilities and other capital improvement projects, including the Sierra project. “We believe, our belief here in facilities, promises made, are promises we keep,” Bell said. While seeing the need, the board majority said using COP’s could be fiscally irresponsible. “For myself, it seems a little premature to make decisions on these things until we have a better idea of what we’re getting from the state,” said board member John Newkirk. To obtain COPs takes approximately 90 to 120 days. If the board approves the funding this school year, it would allow facilities to open the new schools and complete the existing projects by 2017. “We can’t yet again break our promises to our voters,” said board member Lesley Dahlkemper. “We were very clear about what the bond package was, what that bond package would pay for. And I agree, promises made are promises kept.” Following this discussion, the board voted to table the decision, pending more information about the legality and specifics of the voter approved 2012 bond initiative which gave funding for new facilities. Upon hearing this, a frustrated Bell walked out of the room while the board continued to discuss the bond and finishing the existing Sierra expansion project. Around 15 minutes later, he resumed his place with staff members sitting in front of the board, where they are available to answer questions. “Please pardon absence,” he said “I had to regain my composure a little bit.”
Taking schools to the 21st century Area schools apply for new grant By Clarke Reader
creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com For many students, the key to success in the classroom is finding a way to connect with the school. Brady High School, 5220 W. Ohio Ave. in Lakewood, Jefferson High School, 2305 Pierce St. in Edgewater and Pennington Elementary School, 4617 Independence St. in Wheat Ridge, are applying for a Colorado Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant to provide expanded programs to deepen students’ connection to their schools. “This grant will help us to engage kids that are not participating in their school,” said Brady princi-
pal Troy Braley. “It will also help us to get families in the schools with their kids to help them.” The stated purpose of the 21st CCLC program is to provide opportunities for applicants to establish or expand activities in community learning centers. Provided services focus on helping children in low income schools succeed academically through the application of scientifically based practice and extended learning time by: providing for opportunities for academic enrichment, including providing tutorial services to help students meet state and local student performance standards in core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and math; offering students a broad array of additional services, programs, and activities, such as youth development activities, drug
and violence prevention programs, counseling programs, art, music, and recreation programs, technology education programs, and character education programs, that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students; and offering families of students served by community learning centers opportunities for literacy and related educational development. “The grant is for five years and so we need to find a way to make sure the programs are sustainable,” Braley said. “We want the programs to stay with us after the grant finishes. Jefferson High School’s application will be a partnership with Wheat Ridge 5-8, Lumberg Elementary and Stevens Elementary. “We’ve been working on this application for some
time,” said Jefferson principal Michael James. “There’s not a better community for the grant. The applications are due Jan. 21 and community members are invited to provide input for the application. Community members can contact the schools if they wish to comment on the grant. Braley said he and staff have been talking to students to get a sense of what kind of programs they would like to see if awarded the grant, and that’s a project James has been working on as well. “We want to be able to provide a cushion to the learning day before and after school,” James said. “These kinds of programs are essential to student success — we need to provide the ‘want’ to be at school, and any kind of extracurricular helps us.”
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On Friday afternoon, Jan. 16, Lakewood Animal Control responded to Forsberg Dog Park, 14760 W. Alameda Ave., in response to a dog fight. When Animal Control Officers arrived they found a dog with a puncture wound to its side. Initially it was unknown if the wound was the result of the dog fight or if it was a knife created stab wound. The injured dog was taken to Fox Hollow Animal Hospital and at the hospital it was confirmed that the injured dog had been stabbed with a knife or knife like object. The injured dog was operated on and is expected to make a full recovery. Lakewood Animal Control Officers are currently following up on numerous leads but at this time the suspect is still outstanding. Lakewood Animal Control is asking for the public’s help. If you have any information about this crime please contact the Lakewood Police Department at 303-9877111.
TCF Bank robbed
On Jan. 18 at approximately t dog 1:20 p.m. Lakewood Police Agents s out responded to the TCF Bank located at e us, 7070 W. Alameda Ave. in response to a their bank robbery at gunpoint. Lakewood Police Agents quickly arrived on scene and through the visit assistance of information being provided by witnesses, agents were able to spot the suspect fleeing the area in a vehicle. Lakewood Police Agents stopped the vehicle and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. No one was hurt during the robbery or the arrest.
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Resident arrested for indecent exposure
On Jan. 13 Lakewood police detectives arrested 22-year-old Michael Anthony Peduzzi of Lakewood, for indecent exposure and failing to register as a sex offender. At about 7 p.m. that evening, Lakewood agents responded to the Light Rail station near the Federal Center to investigate a complaint made by a woman who had been a passenger on the Light Rail. The woman told Lakewood agents that a man later identified as Peduzzi had exposed himself to her while riding the train. She further indicated that the man was still at the station and pointed him out to the agents. Lakewood police contacted Peduzzi and after interviewing him learned he was a registered sex offender although he had failed to register after moving to Lakewood. Peduzzi was taken into custody and transported to the Lakewood Police Department for booking. Subsequently he was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on charges of indecent exposure and failing to register as a sex offender. Peduzzi is currently on probation and detectives feel there is a high probability that he may have been involved in similar incidents in the
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Flamenco company comes to Lakewood
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, one of the nation’s premier flamenco and Spanish dance companies, comes to Lakewood for the first time at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21. Celebrating their 30th anniversary season, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana upholds the purity and traditions of flamenco dance while pushing the boundaries of the art form in new directions. With innovative live music, fiery cante jondo, and exotic movements, the artists’ power and passion continues to electrify and educate audiences throughout the nation. In addition to their performance at Lakewood Cultural Center, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana will be conducting a dance workshop for people age 55 and better at Clements Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. The workshop cost is $5 per person and advance registration is required. Interested parties can call 303987-4820 for more information or to register. Tickets for the performance start at $18 and are available at 303-9877845, www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway.
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What remains of your resolutions? Statistically speaking, as you’re reading this, nearly one-third of you have already given up on your New Year’s resolutions. That’s pretty depressing, isn’t it? Yes, it’s true — those of you who turn the calendar on January 1st and are convinced that this is the year for [blank] are frequently turning the calendar on February 1st remembering that this wasn’t even the month for [blank]. Care to test my hypothesis? Some time today or tomorrow, wander in to any 24hour Fitness or Y.M.C.A. and take a quick, approximate inventory of the number of people working out; then do the same thing in two weeks. Gym rats hate January, for that reason. Luckily, they know that they’ll have the place to themselves again in short order. I’ve frequently wondered about the wit and wisdom of New Year’s resolutions. Change, it turns out, is difficult. I saw this as a personal trainer: changing habits that get built over the course of decades, and to try to replace them, practically overnight, is a painful process. It is one that people embark on with the absolute best of intentions, but, all too frequently, fall short. Of course, when you’re talking about getting in shape, that is, quite literally, a painful process. Very often the clients that I worked with would come in because they didn’t like what they saw in the mirror or
because they had some event coming up that they wanted to look differently for. The problem with that motivation is that, as uncomfortable as that may be, it does not quite compare to the actual physical pain of exertion. So that brand of motivation fades. Quickly. A famous therapist used to say that people are capable of change, but only when whatever they’re doing now becomes more painful than change will be. I always used to think that that idea sold people short. I don’t any more. It works on an institutional level, too. That’s why the Denver Broncos, er, “parted ways” with Coach John Fox last week. Apparently, losing to the Ravens two years ago wasn’t painful enough, getting killed in the Super Bowl last year wasn’t painful enough, but the pathetic showing against the Colts was finally painful enough for John Elway to pull the trigger and enter into the uncertainty of a job search and a new regime.
Personally, I love the sentiment first voiced by University of Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley and repeated last week on sports talk radio, that “that which must be done eventually is best done immediately.” If something is bothering me, I try to work on it before it becomes painful to me or to somebody close to me. Do I succeed? Rarely. But there is a certain power inherent in facing problems on my own terms, rather than after a judge orders me into rehab. Is there some change that you’re trying to accomplish, some great goal that you’re chasing after? How many times have you told yourself “I’ll get started on that, just as soon as I . . .” In fact, how many of you pared down your list of resolutions this year to make it more “manageable”? I would encourage you to take up those issues today. And even if it’s only a few minutes a day, some small, new habit— that is usually the stuff of which life change is made. Don’t make 2015 “the year” — make the next five minutes “the time.” You’ll be astonished at what might happen. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His first novel, “The Accidental Christmas,” is available at MichaelJAlcorn. com.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What would you like to see implemented in your city in 2015? We asked folks in Arvada what they would like to see happen in and around their city in 2015.
“The first thing that jumps off my head is I’d like to see the city come up with some sort of a mechanism for advertising events as people come into Arvada.” John Bodnar, Arvada
“I would really like to see more support of small, local businesses over larger chains.” Sadie Russo, Arvada
“I’ll be really thrilled when the light rail is in place and I think that will help commuters because our commute is terrible. I’d also like to see the continuing build out of Olde Town.” Micki Nelson, Arvada
“I find we continue to push building and population growth without improving and expanding the infrastructure, particularly the roads and streets that support it. I’d like to see more street widening and improvements.” Don Storey, Arvada
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Where the head goes, the body will follow 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. Question: How are psychological or mental health issues related to one’s physical health? Answer: This is a big question, so I’ll use it to focus on stress, which is prominent and disruptive in many people’s lives. Maybe you’ve heard that stress affects your health, but do you know how? Our brains are wired to react to intimidating situations with a burst of energy and shutting down any systems that are “non-essential” for fighting or running away from an immediate threat. In today’s stressful world it seems intimidating challenges are around every corner: Financial burdens, work demands, family conflicts, busy schedules, grief and loss, social pressures, even stories on the news may be perceived as threatening. Each of these stressors can turn on the part of your brain that says, “Deal with this problem right now!” Instead of long stretches of rest punctuated by brief bouts of urgency, which is how our brains were designed to work, we are dealing with chronic pressure. When your brain is chronically reacting to stress, it’s suppressing “non-essential functions” such as — you know — digesting your food properly, running your immune system, repairing damaged cells and sleeping. These systems may not be
needed to fight off a threatening animal, but they are very much part of your health. If we can’t learn to relax, our health suffers. Studies show feeling stressed, impatient or angry is associated with heart disease. Stress temporarily raises blood pressure, and chronic stress does cardiovascular damage over time. Being stressed also makes us more susceptible to viral and bacterial infections like colds, the flu or sinus infections, and stressed people take longer to recover from illnesses. Stress even can worsen skin problems like acne, eczema or psoriasis. That is something to stress about! Stress causes pain. Migraines can be caused by stress and chronic pain feels worse during times of high stress. Some studies suggest that fibromyalgia may act up in times of stress. Other studies suggest chronic stress may cause our immune systems to attack insulin-producing cells, which may lead to diabetes in people who are at risk. Stress may be related to infertility, and fertility treatments are suggested to be more successful when stress is successfully controlled.
Let’s not forget how stress makes us act. It often makes us sedentary and slouched, which results in tight muscles, pain and weight gain. It makes us crave junk food and want to overeat. It makes us feel like we need to use mood-altering substances like alcohol and nicotine, which are detrimental to our health. This is because the same chemicals that our brains release when threats are gone (and it’s time to relax) are released when we eat high-calorie foods or use nicotine. Some of these behaviors feel like they help our mental health in the short-term, but they can result in risky long-term health consequences. Clearly an important step to staying healthy is managing stress. We don’t need to live stress-free – that’s hard to do – but we do need to take responsibility for how we react to stress. If you get worked up or feel angry throughout the day, take some deep, calming breaths until your heart rate returns to normal. Notice when your mind is racing and use self-talk to combat repetitive negative thinking. Tell yourself it’s for your health! Set aside time each week to create a stress-free mindset by ignoring your responsibilities and doing something enjoyable. Several times each week, spend quiet time in which you allow your muscles and mind to become very relaxed, such as during meditation or yoga. And remember: Moderate exercise is a great stress reliever. And for many, prayer is an unsurpassed way to feel at peace in body, mind and
spirit. If your stress is hard to tackle, it’s a good idea to consult with a professional. Often mental-health problems lead to stress that is too much to tackle by yourself, no matter how strong you are! Let a therapist help you calm those racing thoughts and learn relaxation techniques. Let a case manager help you figure out a way to manage your finances. Try a therapy group to learn what works for other people in your situation, and get some support from people who care. Where your head goes, your body will follow. Manage your stress for a healthy life! – Jeremy Shuman, M.S., Outpatient Therapist, Community Reach Center This column is for educational purposes only, and opinions are not those of Colorado Community Media. Answers are not specific to any individual and not a substitute for 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 the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-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.
OBITUARIES KESSON
Shirley Kesson
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Bonnie Beth Palmateer
Feb. 17, 1934 – Jan 19, 2015
If I can’t save the world, at least I would save … Recently, in response to one of my columns, I was told that I can’t save the world. I know this intellectually and even emotionally, and I do understand that the world is vast and its challenges massive. However, I just heard of an intriguing approach. To paraphrase: “If I can’t save the world, at least I can save this puppy.” I realized that there are things –people, or places, or ideals – that individuals can work to save. So I asked people I know to share what they would save … if they couldn’t save the world. As you might imagine, the results are as varied as the people who answered. In some cases, the choices are tangible, but in most, the desired “saves” are bigger than one person’s ability. However, what I learned is that my friends – a small subsection of society as a whole – want to make a difference on a large scale, and are willing and able to try. Here are a few of their responses. It’s probably not surprising that several responses concern literature such saving books, saving poetry, and saving bookstores … all of which may be considered endangered. Saving the printed word is easy: buy or borrow books, patronize bookstores and libraries, and continually stretch our minds with enjoyable, challenging, and beloved texts. The environment is high on many lists – soil for growing and trees for shade, and eliminating the floating plastic island in the Pacific, for example. And this: “I would like to preserve our natural habitats, and each community would take precious care of everything with a heartbeat.” One person may not be able to solve these problems, but working together we can inch closer, especially if we follow this example:
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Shirley Kesson after a long battle with melanoma. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Shirley will be missed. Memorial information and the full obituary is available at www.coloradocrematory.com. HARRISON
Dale E. Harrison
Aug. 13, 1923 – Jan. 12, 2015
Dale E. Harrison of Golden died on Jan. 12. He was 91 years old. Services were held at First Baptist Church of Golden on Mon., Jan., 19, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. Private burial was at the Golden Cemetery. He was born in Arkansas City, KS on Aug. 13, 1923. He grew up in Tulsa, OK, and attended schools there including graduating from the University of Tulsa. He joined the US Army Air Corps and received his Pilots Wings in La Junta, CO. He was a pilot of a B-17 and made 29 combat missions in Europe during World War II. Later he married Carolyn Barkhurst and they have four sons: Dan (Debbie) of Silt, CO; Steve (Maureen) of Pine, CO; Dave (Cindi) of Boulder, CO and Rick (Vicki) of Bozeman, MT. He has seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. His beloved wife Carolyn and grandson William predeceased him. Dale’s career was in Oil & Gas Exploration with several oil & gas companies in the USA and Canada. He retired in 1981 and he and Carolyn had a wonderful retirement and traveled to many countries and most all of the USA and Canada. Dale was proud to be an American. He was a member and past Deacon in the First Baptist Church of Golden. Dale and Carolyn had been married for 65 years prior to her passing in 2012 and resided in Golden since 1972.
Apr. 5, 1932 – Jan. 10, 2015
Bonnie Beth Palmateer was born April 5, 1932 in Wray, Colorado and died January 10, 2015 in Golden, Colorado at the age of 82. Parents were May Leda Peterson “Campbell” and James Harold Rogers and step father Charlie Parks. Bonnie was raised by grandparents Gus and Elsie Peterson in Wray, Colorado. Bonnie was married to Lyman “Max” Wall for 17 years, they had 6 children; Connie, Janet, Mike, Larry, Nancy and Judy. Bonnie married George Palmateer on November 6, 1976. They were very involved in the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion for most of their lives. Bonnie held many
offices in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, including all chairs in Post 4171 to President, all chairs in District 10 to President and State chairs to State President in 1995 to 1996. Bonnie and George traveled extensively as officers in the VFW. She especially enjoyed the trips to Hawaii, Italy and New Orleans. Bonnie loved animals of all kinds. She especially loved cats, as she used cats as her theme as state president. She also loved birds. She raised doves for several years. She was preceded in death by her parents, and great grandson, Jourdan Wall. Bonnie is survived by her husband George Palmateer,
children Connie and Rick Hall, from Hines, Oregon; Janet and Don Durant, from Sedalia, Colorado; Mike and Sandra Wall from Granby, Colorado; Larry and Joanne Wall from Arvada, Colorado; Nancy Wall from Golden, Colorado; Judy Wall from Golden, Colorado; and step daughter Cindy and Mike Nesseth, from Aurora, Colorado. She also had 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Memorial service is Saturday, January 24, 2015, 11:00 am at VFW Post 4171, 15625 W. 10th Ave., Golden, Colorado, with luncheon to follow. Donations may be made to, the wonderful people at Halcyon Hospice.
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Ernest “Ernie” W. Anderson Ernest “Ernie” W. Anderson passed away peacefully on January 5, 2015 at his home in Grand Junction, Colorado surrounded by his loving family. Ernie was born on September 15, 1921 to John W. and Gwendolyn Anderson in Golden, Colorado. He was the fourth of ten children and attended schools in Golden. Ernie answered the call of his country and served during WWII in General Patton’s Third Army. Ernie was in four major campaigns in Europe during WWII, including D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge, and received the Bronze Star in France in 1944. Ernie met Elaine Churches (daughter of Ralph J. and Vivian Churches) on the day he returned home from WWII. They were married in Denver in 1946. Ernie and Elaine started their life together in Golden where Ernie worked in construc-
Sept. 15, 1921 – Jan. 5, 2015
tion for Coors Brewing Company and Elaine worked in the Coors Porcelain Plant. Ernie and Elaine moved to Steamboat Springs in 1959 as the new owners of the Ski-Vu Motel. In 1962, they purchased Steamboat Floral and Greenhouse. At that time, Ernie also started his general contracting business building custom homes, cabins and cabinetry, as well as remodeling. Ernie later hired Donnie Sandelin and they worked together for 20 years. After retiring from his business, Ernie became a familiar face as a shuttle bus driver for Steamboat Ski Corporation where he worked for 12 years. Ernie and Elaine
permanently retired to Grand Junction in 1992. Ernie was a true Colorado native loving the outdoors, hunting, fishing and all that the Colorado mountains have to offer. Ernie and Elaine loved sports and were avid fans and supporters of the local junior high and high school athletic events. Ernie is survived by his wife of 69 years, Elaine; daughters Pam (Joel) McKeehen of Loma, and Janet (Scott) Hartwigsen of Fort Collins; two granddaughters, five great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgranddaughter. Ernie was a mentor to many, and will be remembered for his honesty, integrity, strength of character, love of life, firm hand shake, winning smile, infectious laugh and warm heart. At Ernie’s request, there will be no services. A private remembrance will be held at a later date.
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January 22, 2015
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Grab a fork — Restaurant Week coming Visit Denver has unveiled the menus and list of restaurants participating in the 2015 Denver Restaurant Week at www. denv.co/2015drw. This year’s dine-around runs from Feb. 20 through March 1, which includes two weekends. “We want people to be intrigued by new restaurants or tantalized by menus from some of their favorites and go online and book reservations right away,” said Richard Scharf, president and CEO of Visit Denver. More than 250 eateries in Denver and the surrounding suburbs will offer multi-course dinners for the fixed price of $30, not including tax or tip. Many of the participating restaurants also include wine, beer and drink specials. “The fun of restaurant week is looking at how all the chefs, faced with the same challenge of providing a knockout multi-course meal for just $30, get creative to find different solutions,” Scharf said. “Denver’s restaurant scene is exploding and gaining a huge national reputation, so this is an excellent time to get out and explore some dining spots.” More restaurants sign up daily, so diners should check the site often for new listings at www.denverrestaurantweek.com.
The Edge’s latest takes darkly comedic look at addiction By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The Edge Theater has never shied away from a chance to push the envelope. In just a few short years it has tackled a variety of taboo subjects and is again diving into deep waters with its latest show. Stephen Adly Guirgis’ “The Motherf---er with the Hat” takes audiences into the seedy side of New York City to examine addicts and their relationships. The regional premiere of the show is playing at The Edge, 1560 Teller St., through Feb. 15. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. The play is for mature audiences. “Motherf---er” tells the story of Jackie (Kent Randell), a drug dealer recently released from prison, who is trying to stay clean. He has been in love with Veronica (Karen Slack) since eighth grade, but she is battling her own addiction with cocaine. When Jackie discovers a hat in the bedroom that doesn’t belong to him, the situation gets complicated fast. The play also features Rick Yaconis as Ralph D., Patty Ionoff as Victoria and Jude Moran as Cousin Julio. “It’s a comedy but it’s gritty and honest,” said director of John Hartwell of the show, which was nominated for the 2011 Best Play Tony Award. “The characters all believe so strongly in what they’re fighting for.” Randell added the show has something for all people, even those who
Rick Yaconis and Kent Randell are part of the ensemble that director John Hartwell said makes The Edge Theater and “The Motherf---er with the Hat” so special. Photo by RDGPhotography aren’t typically fans of theater. The play is the first time Hartwell, Randell and Slack have worked at The Edge but they have worked together in other theaters for years. “It’s been a great experience working with everyone and we were able to get into a really nice groove early on,” Slack said. “It’s an ensemble piece, so it was important we all have a nice rapport with each other.” Randell is a longtime fan of small, intimate theaters which makes The Edge the perfect place to put on this show. “There is something about the intimacy of the space — you’re able to people a little uncomfortable at times,” he said. “The show is real and relatable and helps everyone to find some kind of emotional release.” While all three describe the play as a dark comedy, they said the focus
is on each character and how their addictions influence the relationship with everyone else. “I love to dive into a good script and it helps to be a writer myself because I can help bring the writer’s words to life,” Hartwell said. “This script is so well written that Guirgis did all the work for me.” Slack said audiences will definitely laugh, but that laughter may stick in the throat a bit because of the situations the characters experience. “Relationships need patience, they need to be cared for. It’s an investment of time to keep them going,” she said. “Addiction changes one’s priorities and so for the show, it’s about tapping into those addictions. Everyone has an addiction.” For more information call 303232-0363 or visit www.theedgetheater. com.
Gabby Gourmet’s husband dies
Mark Miller, my friend and a huge fan and friend of Denver’s restaurant community, died on Jan. 11 after a lengthy illness. He was 82. Mark, husband of author and TV/radio personality Pat “Gabby Gourmet” Miller, was the power behind the throne. As Gabby’s chief of staff, Mark ran the business of being The Gabby Gourmet. There was no better friend to the local restaurant community. Mark was both revered for his gentle gentleman persona and feared for his fierce advertising sales prowess.
Prom show comes to Denver
TLC’s national program “Say Yes to the Prom” is coming to Denver, and The Cable Center has been chosen as one of five partners by TLC’s parent company Discovery Communications to host one of its 2015 events. Now in its fourth year, “Say Yes to the Prom” will give a select group of deserving girls from Abraham Lincoln High School the opportunity to develop mentoring relationships with industry professionals, build their self-confidence and self-image and, of course, “say yes to the prom dress.” To make this a special event for the girls involved, The Cable Center will host a Prom Dress Drive from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 31 at The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel Blvd. More than 500 new and gently used dresses, with dry-cleaning tags, are needed in order for the girls to have the best shopping experience. For more information, go to www.cablecenter.org.
DeGeneres talks Colorado pot
On her talk show on Jan. 13, daytime diva Ellen DeGeneres was discussing how low gas prices are these days. “In Colorado gas is less than two dollars per gallon,” she said. “That’s how they do it there. Gas prices are low and people are high.”
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Say no to the munchies
Bethenny Frankel, the beauty and brains behind the Skinnygirl adult beverages brand, is putting her Skinnygirl stamp on marijuana. According to Us Weekly magazine, the former “The Real Housewives of New York City” star will launch her own line of Skinnygirl “no munchies” marijuana in states where cannabis is legal, including Colorado. “It will be a specially engineered strain of pot designed to not give you the munchies,” an insider close to the Skinnygirl cocktails creator, 44, tells Us magazine. “She read about how profitable the cannabis industry is and wants to get in on that.”
New owners for Wazee Supper Club
Roadhouse Hospitality Group has acquired the 40-year-old Wazee Supper Club at 1600 15th St. in LoDo, making it
the 17th restaurant for the family-operated Colorado-based company. Roadhouse Hospitality Group has been one of the state’s best-established restaurant family dynasties for nearly three decades. Owned by the brothers Dan, John and Mike Shipp, the group comprises such diverse eateries as the popular Washington Park Grille, Reiver’s, Spanky’s Roadhouse in the University of Denver neighborhood, the upscale pair of dining experiences that are the two Hodsons (downtown and Southglenn) and myriad mountain destinations such as the Kickapoo Tavern in Keystone, as well as four Dusty Boot Steakhouse & Saloons in Greenwood Village, Aurora, Eagle and Beaver Creek. The Shipp brothers plan renovations for Wazee that will revisit its past while highlighting significant features that the beloved and now-famous restaurant — President Obama ate pizza there in 2014 during a Denver stop — lost over the years through ownership changes and remodels.
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from 7-9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at Howard Johnson Denver West, JohnPH Restaurant, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Personally select breakfast buffet included in cost ($12, cash preferred). The group meets each Monday, and new members are always welcome. Future meetings: Tom Tancredo (Monday, Feb. 2). Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619.
MONDAY NIGHT TALKS TRAINING WITH Grace presents free Monday Night Talks on various dog training topics. Attendees should bring note-taking materials and questions. Talks are free, and donations for Favor’s Project are accepted. Some talks have openings for dogs; those whose dogs participate are asked to make a donation to the Grace Fund. The next talk, Snow Days, is Monday, Jan. 26; class will discuss indoor games and exercises to work dogs’ minds and body while keeping warm in the winter months. Talks are from 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Training With Grace, 9100 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Go to www.TrainingWithGrace.com or call 303-238-3647.
LEARN ABOUT BONE HEALTH NATURAL GROCERS Lakewood presents Bone Builders and Bone Breakers 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, led by Kelly Andis. It’s never too late to build bone health (men too); however, drinking milk is not enough. Bones are living tissues that respond to bone building care. Support lifelong bone health by knowing how to get all the nutrients your bones need. Program is at Natural Grocers Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Denver. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS GRASSROOTS PLANNING LEAGUE OF Women Voters will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Sportline, 6543 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, for its grassroots meeting. Members and the public are invited to attend and offer suggestions for the topics to be studied in the 2015-2016 year, beginning next September. Call Exal at 303-678-0873 or visit www.lwvjeffco.org for more information and for an evening meeting schedule.
TREES AND THREES TALK SHAPES, colors and counting through nature’s lens.
Trees are diverse. Bring kids ages 2-5 to learn tree songs, crafts and more. Program is from 10-10:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Sign up in advance at 720-898-7405. Program is free.
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THEATER/SHOWS THEATER PRODUCTION THE EDGE Theater presents “The Motherf---er with the Hat” from through Sunday, Feb. 15, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. For tickets and information, call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com. Show is for mature audiences only. ‘THE FANTASTICKS’ PHAMALY THEATRE Company presents “The Fantasticks,” the world’s longest running
musical, from Thursday, Jan. 29, to Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora; and from Friday, Feb. 27, to Sunday, March 1 at the Arvada Center. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Go to www.phamaly. org for details. A sensory-friendly performance for patrons with autism and their families will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at Aurora Fox.
THEATER PERFORMANCE MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “The Cripple of Inishmaan” from Friday, Jan. 30, to Sunday, March 8, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. No performances on Sunday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 14. Contact 303-935-3044 or go to www.minersalley.com.
ART EXPLORE ANIMAL KINGDOM THROUGH ART
BACKYARD BEEKEEPING HAVE YOU ever wondered what it takes to keep your own beehive? Class, presented by Pioneer Farmsteaders, will cover the equipment and resources needed to start a backyard hive. Program is from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Discuss the life of the honeybee and the important role that small-scale beekeepers play in supporting a healthy honeybee population. January is the perfect time to start thinking about starting a new hive so you have plenty of time to have everything in place for the spring pollination season. Register in advance. Call 720-898-7405 for information on costs and to sign up.
DRAW, PAINT, sculpt an use other art techniques to learn about the many living creatures that make up the animal kingdom. Artist David Sullivan will guide you. Classes are from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 18, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 6-12 years. Register by Jan. 11; call 720-898-7405 for information on costs and to register. NATURE’S BASKETS LEARN HOW to construct soft fiber, pine needle and cattail baskets 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Jan. 24 (soft fiber), and Jan. 31 (pine needles), at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 10 and older. Call 720-898-7405 for information on costs and to sign up.
BONE BUILDERS, BONE BREAKERS A FREE seminar on bone health is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at West Colfax Natural Grocers, 9030 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Program is led by Caitlin Updyke. Seminar includes information on how bones live and transform throughout life. How to get enough calcium and the nutrients your bones need. And it’s never too late to build bone health (for men, too). Contact 303-232-6266 or nutritionist.wc@naturalgrocers.com. MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION INSTRUCTOR KIMBALL Cicciu leads mindfulness training for stress reduction from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturdays, from Jan. 24 to Feb. 28, at PranaTonic, 805 14th St., Golden. Go to www.PranaTonic.com or call 303-274-5733 for cost information and to register. Cost is less if registering before Jan. 17. Training includes gentle yoga and mindful stretching, guided mindfulness meditations, daily home instructions, group awareness discussions and practical guidance or attentive living. WEST METRO COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES
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KIDS AGES 7-13 are invited for a hands-on creative art workshop in which they will explore drawing, mixed media, knitting, photography and more, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 31, at St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church, 13151 W. 28th Ave., Golden. From 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, all participants are invited to celebrate with an art exhibit and reception. Space is limited; register at www.stjohngolden.org. Cost includes all supplies and materials, along with the art reception.
BRIDGES HEALTH and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center offers a free plant-based eating class 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29; and beginning and advanced Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention on Tuesday mornings starting Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Free parking is available. Go to www. WellnessatBridges.com or call 303-425-2262; space is limited.
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MICHELLE BONNE of Dottera Oils will teach about natural ways to stay healthy using essential oils. Program is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Payment required at time of registration. Call 303-209-4394 for cost and to register.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY Business Resource Center presents Start Up 101 as part of its best education series training. Program is from 5:45-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 1667 Cole Blvd., Building 19, Suite 400, Lakewood. Go to www.jeffcobrc.org/education to register. Hear an overview on starting a business and learn the simple steps needed for success, including how to do a trade name search, how to choose the right legal structure, how to register with the state, what are local licensing requirements, what is the business planning process and what are options or financing.
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DENVER ASSET Building Coalition needs volunteers for its 2015 income-tax preparation season. The coalition provides free tax preparation for eligible households and individuals. Training dates are offered in January. Go to www.denverabc.org to find out more about trainings. Several roles are available, including greeters, screeners, tax assistants, site coordinators and more.
KIDS CAN make their own bird feeder at Country Fair Garden Center’s kids workshop at 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. Winter is an important time to feed the birds as their food may be scarce. Payment required at time of registration. Call 303-209-4394 for cost and to register. The garden center is at 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada.
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Wednesdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn techniques that allow artists to express their impressions of the environments. Call 720-898-7405 for information on costs and to sign up.
JOIN MARTI Henry on trombone and his swinging friends at Jazz Over Easy, from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Café Del Sol, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Reservations are recommended. Call 303-238-7999 for reservations. For information, call Marti at 303-954-9143 or marti@ mhenrhomes.com.
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A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the West Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., at National Park Service, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (contact Lori Kinser, 303-969-2917); Saturday, Jan. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, Biel Fellowship Hall, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (contact Brad and Debbie Rash, 303-986-1206).
CREATE PAINTINGS of nature and the animals that share our world 6-7:30 p.m.
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THE TREND of most men avoiding church will be considered at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Why Men Hate Church: An Open Forum on the Male Exodus,” features a filmed interview with author and church analyst David Murrow. Participants will have the opportunity to talk about both the reasons for and consequences of men abandoning church involvement. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
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Tharp hosts two community coffees Thursday, Jan. 22 to discuss the 2015 legislative session and Kraft-Tharp’s legislative priorities. Coffees are 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and 6:307:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. This is an opportunity for constituents to openly share their questions, comments and ideas with their local state representative.
BOND WITH YOUR CAT CAT BEHAVIORIST and certified trainer Billie Reynolds leads a seminar on Building a Better Bond with Your Cat from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 24, at The Cat Care Society, 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Reynolds will discuss ideas for interactive play with your cat, how to enrich the sights, sounds and scents of your cat’s environment, plus tips on how to think like a cat. To RSVP, call 303-239-9680 or email FrontDesk@CatCareSociety.org. This seminar is free, but seating is limited; RSVP required for first priority seating. REPUBLICAN MEN’S BREAKFAST MEETING MATT ARNOLD will speak at the next Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meeting,
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RELIEVE ASTHMA SYMPTOMS NATURAL GROCERS Lakewood presents Allergy and Asthma Awareness 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, led by Tzeching Wang. About 4 million children are affected by asthma. Winter-time carries a high incidence of asthma attacks. Using synthetic drugs can result in unwanted side effects. Chinese medicine is know to relieve the symptoms of asthma and treat the disease at the root. Program is at Natural Grocers Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Denver. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt. TAI CHI AT MAJESTIC VIEW BEGINNING AND continuing tai chi classes are offered at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Beginning classes are 6:45-7:45 p.m., and continuing classes are from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 9; Feb. 23 to March 30; and April 13 to May 18. Classes are outside in the gardens and lake at Majestic View. Bring water and dress for the weather. Call 720-898-7405 for cost and more information.
EDUCATION DINOSAUR TALKS AND TRAININGS DINOSAUR RIDGE offers a series of dinosaur talks and trainings for its volunteers and the public. Each week through April 6, a volunteer training session on dinosaurs is offered. Sessions are from 10-11:30 a.m. at Dinosaur Ridge visitor center, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. Dates are Thursday, Jan. 22 (Long-Necked Dinosaurs); Friday, Jan. 30 (Meat-Eating Dinosaurs); Monday, Feb. 2 (Bipedal Ornithopods); Tuesday, Feb. 10 (SpikeTails and Armored Dinosaurs); Wednesday, Feb. 18 (Thumb Spike Dinosaurs); Thursday, Feb. 26 (Duck-Billed Dinosaurs); Friday, March 6 (Horned Dinosaurs); Monday, March 9 (BoneHeaded Dinosaurs); Tuesday, March 17 (Non-Dinosaurs/Archosaurs); Wednesday, March 25 (Non-Dinosaurs/Mammals); Thursday, April 2 (Dinosaur Ridge Guided Tour/Training). Contact Amber_Cain@dinoridge.org or go to www.dinoridge.org. ROCKS AND MINERALS AROUND US MAJESTIC VIEW Nature Center presents the North Jeffco Gem & Mineral Club’s exhibit featuring Lyons sandstone, Mt. Antero granite, fossilized wood, smoky quartz, garnets, pyrite and more. The exhibit is on display through January. The nature center is at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405.
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School board presidents’ meeting sparks concern Jefferson County union reps believe their board may follow Douglas County’s lead By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com A public gathering of five Colorado school board presidents sparked concern among some in Jefferson County who are uneasy about the direction their current school board may be heading. The Jan. 8 meeting at Jose O’Shea’s restaurant in Lakewood included Douglas County School Board president Kevin Larsen and Jefferson County School Board president Ken Witt, and the presidents of Steamboat Springs, Thompson and Adams 12 Five Star districts. Jeffco teachers’ union staff member Scott Kwasny photographed the men, after he said a parent eating at the restaurant alerted him and others after reportedly overhearing the men talking about teacher contracts. Because the five serve on different boards, they did not violate Colorado’s open-meetings law, which requires a gathering of three or more members of a local governmental body to be open to the public. “I know they are the presidents of the Tea Party reform boards in Colorado,” Kwasny said. “From my understanding, they were talking about contracts; that’s all I know.” Witt did not respond “yes” or “no” to questions from Colorado Community Media asking whether the board presidents discussed teacher contracts. He said most of the discussion was about school financing, testing and other education-related topics related to the Colorado legislative session. “I don’t recall a particular conversation about contracts,” he said. “I’m sure we discussed whatever was on our minds. That’s a Jeffco issue I’m not sure any of them care about.” Witt noted the day the men met was the same day the Colorado State Board of Education voted to let school districts seek waivers from March PARCC testing, and that was a central point of their discussion. “It was a great opportunity to sit down and chat with other boards about their thoughts around the PARCC waiver,” he said. “I do my best to meet with every school board across the state, and will continue to do so.” Kwasny, communications director for the Jefferson County Education Association, said the association believes Jeffco plans to follow in Douglas County’s footsteps, eventually severing its contract with the teachers’ union and enacting other contentious reforms. “We’re expecting the same script to play out here in Jeffco,” said Kwasny. “We’ve had a collaborative relationship for 45 years, and we’re going to do everything we can to come out of it with a contract. “We’ve certainly benefitted from seeing (negotiations) play out in Douglas County, but I don’t know if the results will be different.” Witt, elected to the Jeffco school board in November 2013 with two other conserva-
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“I recycle everything I can, use cloth grocery bags, and buy products respectfully.” Personally, I have three times the recycling as I have trash! More all-encompassing choices include joy, kindness, and this: “If I can’t save the world, I would at least like to save my belief in the humanity of its citizens.” Saving people came up often – from a spiritual standpoint, from the more-anonymous “someone in need,” and the more-personal “my sons.” A teacher said, “My kids,” and another friend said, “When I’ve complained about not doing enough for the world, I’m told that I’m doing good by raising a happy, healthy, caring kid who will hopefully pass on good values and concern for making things better.” My own choices? I would like to estab-
From left, school board presidents Kevin Larsen of Douglas County, Thompson’s Bob Kerrigan, Adams 12’s Mark Clark, Steamboat’s Roger Good and Jeffco’s Ken Witt meet in a Lakewood restaurant Jan. 8. Courtesy photo tive candidates, said then the board had no intention of being Douglas County. Former DCSD assistant superintendent of secondary education Dan McMinimee, who led the ultimately unsuccessful 2012 Douglas County teachers’ union negotiations, was hired as Jeffco’s superintendent in June 2014. The Jefferson County board declared during its Jan. 15 meeting its intention to negotiate a successful agreement with the teachers’ union, Witt said. “It’s my hope we can all work together and come up with the right contract terms to make sure we are aligned for an effective teacher in teach classroom, recognizing and rewarding great teachers, and efficiently using our resources to maximize academic achievement.” He added, “It takes two parties to arrive at an agreement.” Larsen said also did not recall discussing teacher contracts. “That’s just not what we’re (DCSD) focused on,” he said. “We have moved forward. That’s a decision they get to make.” Roger Good, president of the Steamboat Springs School Board, also said he could not remember such a conversation. “If there was, I don’t recall it,” he said. “We spent a great deal of time talking about the state board allowing options for testing.” Adams 12 Five Star board president Mark Clark said it was a brief get-together to discuss best practices and learn what is happening in other districts. “To me, it was just a chance to talk to my peers,” he said. “We were all drinking tea, so I guess it could be considered a tea party. But I don’t know their (the other presidents’) political stance; that’s not what we discussed. We were just talking about what’s best for our kids.” Larsen said he met the men met during December’s Colorado Association of School Boards annual convention, and they decided to meet again. “It’s called networking,” he said. “You reach out when there are issues of common interest. It’s timely and smart to be looking at issues we have in common, especially now that the legislative session has started. “Every district is unique, but we’ve got some things in common.” Larsen said the men met in a public place because they had nothing to hide. He also said his positions on education issues are not based on politics. “Some people may believe it and some may not, but everything I’m trying to do for Douglas County School District, I’m doing it to the best of my ability with the best interest of kids in mind,” Larsen said.
lish and preserve peace – from personal serenity to a world free of violent conflict. Noble? Sure. Doable? All I can do is try … starting with peace in my own heart. So perhaps the response that sums up the entire discussion for me is this one: “If I can’t save the world, at least I would like to save one person at a time. It seems like a worn-out song, but it can be done if we make a difference in our realm of influence – how we meet the day and the people around us. It only takes a moment to say ‘thank you’ or ‘have a great day.’” In this nugget of wisdom, I believe we might find the means to achieve even the most noble of our “saves.” So to everyone out there, thank you for making a difference … have a great day! Andrea Doray is a writer who found two of her own favorites – tequila and saving oneself from reality TV by watching good cinema – among the responses. What would you save? Contact Andrea at a.doray@ andreadoray.com.
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A lucky seven for the hall of fame Capra, Milne among honorees By Scott Stocker One might say that it was a ‘Lucky Seven’ who were inducted into the Colorado Dugout Club’s Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015. Yet, it is more than luck as the seven are definitely well known to the state’s baseball community. Comprising this year’s class is Jim Capra, Rick Harig, Warren Kettner, Mike Letofsky, Darryl Milne, Joe Rossi and Tim Schiebeler. The Colorado Dugout Club, formerly the Colorado High School Baseball Coaches Association, decided to construct its own Hall in 2010. A total of 70 coaches, former athletes, officials, trainers and members of the press have now been inducted into the Hall since its inception. This year’s ceremony was held at the Marriott Denver Tech Center Hotel, Jan. 16. It has, though, been more than luck that has resulted in their induction. It was their resolve and dedication to baseball that these men have accomplished above the norm over their lengthy careers. Their contributions and influence created legacies along the way that impacted those involved in the sport throughout the region, state, country and internationally, nothing short of superb. The careers and honors of the inducted seven are too numerous to mention in this article, but here are a few of the reasons they were honored:
JIM CAPRA Capra is currently the head coach at Adams State University in Alamosa, his college alma mater. But he started coaching at Arvada West High School, 35 years ago where he compiled more than 300 wins. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1975 where he earned all-conference honors in football and baseball. Capra has been able to steer more than 60 players into college baseball programs and more than a dozen have been selected in the major league drafts. His top player could certainly be two-time Cy Young Award winner, Roy Halladay. “This is a great honor,” Capra said at the awards dinner. “When you get older you can realize what you have been able to accomplish. I have so many people to thank and it was so fine to be among so many good players, coaches and students. I just want to thank all the people who have made a difference in all that I have been able to do. They have made it such a great journey.” Capra is also a former president of the Colorado High School Baseball Association. He coached in the Colorado High School All-state Game in 1995, also the first high
Coach Jim Capra speaks at the 2015 Dugout Baseball Hall of Fame ceremony on Jan. 15. Photo by Pam Wagner school game ever played at Coors Field.
RICK HARIG There is little doubt Harig has a ‘feel’ for the game of baseball. He began his coaching career in 1983 as the head coach of the Fairview, Legion C summer team. From there, he moved up the coaching ladder also becoming the assistant coach at Fairview in 1985 then becoming the head coach for the Knights in 1990. Harig has also had a part-time job with the San Diego Padres and has been a consultant with several colleges and universities. He has had time off from his coaching duties at Fairview, but has been the head coach since 2007. Harig has seen over 100 of his players go on to play college ball and three have reached the major leagues. He is also credited with bringing the current double-elimination format to the Colorado state tournament. Harig, who is also the cochairman of the math department and head of the Industrial Tech Department at Fairview, has been able to compile a 1,312-380 with his teams on the diamonds. They have also been able to win 10 state titles in the process. “I have learned most lessons in life were free and that you are only as good as the people around you,” said Harig at the Hall inductions. “Good players make it easy for coaches and I’ve learned that my strong family has also been good for my job. “It amazing for coaches to continue in their sports for a long time,” Harig said. “I thank my family, friends, students and players for what they have helped me accomplish.”
DARRYL MILNE
JOE ROSSI
For the past two seasons, Darryl Milne has been a special assignment scout for the Baltimore Orioles. But prior to his current assignment, he has definitely had a checkered career among the high school, college, professional, and various club teams and associations. Milne played professionally with the Los Angeles Angels from 1962-1967. And, it was his professional experience on the diamonds that helped propel him into coaching for the San Diego Padres, first as an area code team and then a minor league pitching coach from 1997-2001. He also worked for two seasons with the Boston Red Sox as their minor league pitching coach. Milne started as an associate scout for the Padres from 1982 through 1984 and became their Four Corners area scout from 1984-1996. During his coaching time with the Padres, his Idaho Falls advanced rookie league team won the Pioneer League twice and was a division champion once. In 1997, Milne became a national pitching cross-checker for the Padres. After four seasons, the Red Sox hired him in the same position, one he held for the next 10 years. Milne coached high school at Lakewood and was successful right from the start. He coached the Tigers to the Class 3A state championship in 1982 also earning Jefferson County League titles in 1983 and 1984. “This is so humbling and unexpected and I’m so appreciative of such a great honor,” Milne said at this induction. “I couldn’t be happier. This is so terrific and I’m so delighted this has happened. I’m really flattered and it’s such a great honor to be here and to be honored with all these fine men.”
Joe Rossi has excelled when it comes to outstanding accomplishments as an umpire. It was a job within the ranks on the diamond he did for 34 years. Now, at the age of 80, he has left the game – physically, that is. Rossi began his career behind the plate in 1959 and was part of the committee that eventually formed the Colorado High School Baseball Umpires Association. In 1990 he became the chairman of the Association, which is now named the Joe Rossi Colorado High School Baseball Umpires Association Hall of Fame. But his career has not always been associated with baseball as he was a mail carrier for 33 years. He said he needed the post office job for the health insurance. He retired from his regular occupation in 1990 and officially retired from umpiring after calling the 5A state championship game in 1993. “This is really a great achievement and so nice after all the years I’ve been able to put into baseball,” Rossi said at the Association’s inductions. “I’ve enjoyed working with the coaches and athletes in the high school, college and club ranks. I have had a lot of fun and there are times and games that I will never forget.” Rossi also said that he has taken his wife suggestions. “Retire on top because if you stay too long people remember the one bad call and not all the good ones you made,” Rossi said. “I’ve enjoyed working with my fellow umpires and coaches. They have also made me feel at home.”
Chatfield at Standley Lake, girls basketball, Jan. 12 By Scott Stocker A slow start to a game in any sport can certainly be an impediment. But the slow start certainly didn’t impede the Standley Lake girls basketball team against visiting Chatfield Chargers, Jan. 12. Trailing 14-5 after the first quarter of play, the Gators finally found a way to bite back to an eventual 48-45 victory. Standley Lake managed to tie Chatfield, 21-21, on a three-point basket by Meghan DeHerrera with 1-minute to go in the first half. The Gators would go ahead 25-23 following a pair of baskets by Casey Torbet within the first minute of the third quarter for a lead they would not relinquish the rest of the way. It wasn’t a big night for putting points on the board, that’s for sure. But Class 4A, Standley Lake can feel pretty good about improving to 8-2 with the Gators victory over 5A Chatfield, 4-7. Standley Lake’s Caylie Hartman and
Hayley Davis would be the only players for the Gators to manage double figures with 12 and 11 points, respectively. The only player to reach double figures for Chatfield was Jessica Jarecki with 11. The beginning of the game was not what Standley Lake coach, Lee Gibson, Jr., had hoped for. But a victory, despite the score, is all a coach can hope for. “We seemed to have a terrible start, but came through for a fine finish,” Gibson Jr. said. “Hayley Davis gave us a lot of energy and Caylie was a solid rebounder and that certainly was a key for us tonight. Hayley was actually tremendous for us and just played so well. We do need to do a better job and just be able to energize our game plan.” Despite the low score, it was a game in which all the players were energized as full court presses throughout the game help set the pace. And, one thing certainly holding the scoring back was the turnovers that both teams encountered. Hartman, a quick senior guard, scored seven of her points in the first half.
“Our team did a good job and it was a good effort against a 5A team,” Hartman said. “Our key is having confidence and getting those first shots off and for me, finally getting my baskets. This game is a rivalry for us and it’s good to play against them. I think we were very competitive against them, even though we got off to a slow start.” A nine-to-four effort to get the second quarter off and running, was a key for Standley Lake and for Davis. Her offensive output was a good thing, as her twin sister Hanna was having a tough time finding the basket with only four points in the game. “I think we actually played great as a team and were able to come out well,” Hayley said. “We didn’t have a good start, but came on strong in the second quarter like we wanted to do. I felt good on my rebounds and we all were able to keep our heads in the game. I felt strong and was able to talk with my teammates through the game.” Jarecki was held scoreless in the first half. She only had two baskets from the field, one a three-pointer, and was 6-for-6 at the free
throw line. “We played well as a team, but the balls and our plays did not fall our way,” said Jarecki, a junior. “I felt our team was 110 percent behind me and I couldn’t have asked for more. The ball just didn’t fall our way. Our key is to try and be strong the rest of the way, play hard and be physical. It was a tough loss.” Indeed, a tough night for Chatfield coach, Mike Deutsch. “We were inconsistent,” Deutsch said. “We came out well to start and were able to be attentive in the first quarter. We got the early lead, but we couldn’t hold on to it. Grace (Koza), Kailey (Keene) and Jessica did well. Jessica has great speed and plays through defenders. She’s our motor. Kailey was good on the boards and did a heck of a job, too.” While Koza and Keene only scored four and three points, respectively, their defensive efforts helped keep Chatfield in the game.
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Hitchin’ a ride with MountainsTaxi Jeffco taxi service extends to west end By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Public transportation connectivity is a work in progress in Jefferson County, and the addition of a new local cab service aims to fill some gaps. MountainsTaxi, an already established cab service for parts of Jeffco, has received authorization from the state to extend its services to the west end of the county and beyond — serving Golden, Conifer, Genesee as well as Blackhawk, Idaho Springs and several other mountain communities, making MountainsTaxi one of the only cab services readily available for the area. Don Bausch, manager of MountainsTaxi and one of three owners, has been overseeing the taxi service for five years. “We consider ourselves the hometown taxi company,” Bausch said. “We’re a traditional taxi company with certain upgrades — our cabs are clean, our drivers live in the area, they can communicate with the passengers.” Regulated by the Public Utilities Commission, drivers at MountainsTaxi undergo background checks and vehicles are insured. As a special bonus, MountainsTaxi requires its employees to be residents of Jeffco in order to provide the best knowledge and driving experience for the area, Bausch said. “We are the best ambassadors for the people not familiar with the area,” he said. Adam Paul, Lakewood city councilman and owner of Colorado Corporate Car, which offers limo service for special events as well as trips to DIA for the western parts
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did not speak on construction-defects laws, one of the more publically anticipated reactions from the General Assembly this year. “I was surprised that constructiondefects reforms was not mentioned, that is a real problem with Colorado and it has been discussed for several years here in the legislature,” said Rep. Kevin Van Winkle, RHighlands Ranch. “I was hoping he would become a champion on the issue.” Bills related to construction-defects laws remain to be seen this session but Sen. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, said he expects measures regarding the issue to come from Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Westminster, and Sen. Mark Scheffel, R-Parker.
of Jeffco, said services like MountainsTaxi brings a new twist to public transportation options and provides a service to passengers on the light rail when they reach the end of the line but are in need of going farther. “I think the whole mountain area is somewhat underserved,” Paul said. “Being on the city council for Lakewood, I definitely understand the need for transportation especially on the west side,” he said. “Having MountainsTaxi have more of this area is critical to get people around.” Since MountainsTaxi is regulated, meter rates are similar to that of its competitors that are also regulated such as Metro Taxi or Yellow Cab for example. A 15 percent discount for rides to and from DIA is offered at MountainsTaxi but the real message Bausch drives home is clean and knowledgeable customer service that benefits not only the passengers but also Jeffco’s cities. “Is Golden not better served by our picking somebody up at the airport and letting the passenger know about the Coors brewery, about the Table Mountain Inn, about the Golden Hotel about NREL, about shopping at Colorado Mills?” he said. With Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft who have revolutionized the taxi industry — for better or for worse — small, regulated and independent taxi cab services like MountainsTaxi may prove to be a fierce competitor for both TNCs and larger cab companies. “The cab companies are waking up that they have to raise their standards (for a better passenger experience),” Bausch said. “The industry is changing, and I think it’s a good thing.” For more information about MountainsTaxi and its services, visit www.mountainstaxi.com.
“I am very confident that is going to get through the Senate, where there seems to be strong bipartisan support there,” Sen. Holbert said. The governor encouraged bipartisanship in a split Legislature that hasn’t been seen in 10 years. “Now is when we must come together to address these issues,” Hickenlooper said. “We don’t need to throw knives, just the political courage to face the facts and do some real math.” It’s a message the governor routinely gives, said Sen. Cheri Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge. “In his speech, what I heard is what I we’ve heard so many times from him — it’s a lot of collaboration and people working together,” Jahn said. “He hit on the big things that really are important to everyone in the state. “People can say he kicks the can down the road, I don’t see it that way.”
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The bill, which takes effect July 1, may reduce costs for the Rooney Road center in its intake of paint, Moody said. “We really don’t know how that will financially affect us,” he said. “It should reduce our cost of disposing of paint.” Tom Quinn, Lakewood city councilman and member of the board of directors 3RC Foundation, which is in charge of fundraising for the center, said the board is reviewing other forms of revenue including grants from the Environmental Protection Agency and private foundations. But over the next few months, the board also must evaluate the possibility of raising fees from participating cities, Quinn said. “The center provides a vital service in recycling household hazardous waste that otherwise would end up most likely in the trash, so it does play a vital role in terms of protecting the health and the life of Jefferson County,” he said. “We could probably play a larger role with increased funding.”
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