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Readying for round two Jeffco board finalizes negotiations protocol By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Heading into the 2015-2016 negotiation season, the Jeffco Board of Education said they’re starting with a fresh perspective, and hope to smoothly negotiate a new agreement with the county’s teacher union, the Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA). “It is my hope that we can start with a
clean sheet of paper that we put our best thinking forward,” said Board President, Ken Witt. “We have to start all considerations from our first priority, our mandate is to educate Jeffco students.” In 2014 negotiations between the JCEA and the district broke down, leading to mediation, which also failed to produce agreement between the two parties. For the first time in at least 45 years, the district and the teachers union had to call in a federal fact finder to evaluate the dispute. In September, the fact finder issued a report and suggested a resolution that the board later rejected in a 3-2 vote. Following that decision, the board approved a $18 million compensation increase for teachers
and district workers that included provisions the JCEA had not agreed to. This year the full JCEA contract is up for negotiations, including all articles and memorandums of understandings (MOUs). Both parties are agreeing to bargain in open sessions through an interest based bargaining (IBB) process, a joint problem-solving method of negotiations. “I was really happy to hear about interest based bargaining and moving in that directions because I think that’s been a very positive direction for the school district,” said Board Member Lesley Dahlkemper. “It makes a whole lot of sense ... It really puts on the table what’s in the best interest of kids, how do we support staff, and what
does that look like overall as a district.” Along with interest based bargaining, the board also stressed a need to have the negotiations streamed and planned for both evenings and weekends to allow all members of the community to observe the proceedings. “We should manage all negotiations from the priorities of having an effective teacher in every classroom, that we recognize and reward great teachers and that we allocate our resources efficiently to maximize academic achievement of Jeffco students,” Witt said. No specific dates have been set, but according to the JCEA contract, the process must begin in March.
Gateway to growth Metro West looks to build family housing on Alameda By Clarke Reader
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Visitors attend the opening of “How She Sees It” — the Athena Project’s first art show of 2015. The show takes a look at the world through women’s eyes. Photos by Clarke Reader
Athena rising Arts group kicks-off festival at 40 West By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com As the Greek goddess of the arts, Athena was the source of artistic inspiration and growth. The Athena Project, which has the same aims for female artists in the metro Denver area, is celebrating another year of growth in women’s artistic accomplishments with a two-week-long exhibit at a local gallery. “How She Sees It” opened Jan. 28 at 40 West Arts’ gallery, 1560 Teller St., and will be on display until Feb. 7. “These works look at the world through the female eye,” said Angela Astle, executive director of the Athena Project. “The exhibition was curated by Janice Schindler, an artist whose work we came at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. We really liked what she had to say and our continuing collaboration with her led to this show.” A real need exists for arts that give voice to women, according to Natalie Osborne, an intern at Athena Project from Bennington College in Vermont. “Statistics show women are still vastly underrepresented in the arts,” she said. “It’s so important that this is happening — it’s important for Denver and for women.”
“How She Sees It” takes a look at the world through woman’s eyes and features artists like Lydia Riegle. The show also serves as an informal kick-off for its annual arts festival, which features the world premiere of the play, “Harm’s Way,” workshops of new plays, and female musicians, dancers and visual artists. “I think this is the year we’re really starting to expand,” she said. “Theater is our bread and butter but each year we grow in a different area, and this year those areas are music and fashion.” To herald the growth in fashion, Athena is hosting a pop-up art and fashion boutique from 5:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 6 at the 40
West gallery. Featured designers are Salwa Owens and Caroline Smith. Admission is free and both art and fashion designs and accessories will be available for sale. Twenty percent of all sales will benefit the Athena Project. “Angela has done a lot of work with the Edge and it’s part of our philosophy to partner and collaborate with other arts groups,” said Bill Marino, chair of 40 West. “We want to help artists any way we can.” For more information call 303-2190882 or visit www.athenaprojectfestival. org.
Metro West Housing Solutions is at it again. The organization that brought affordable art space with Lamar Station Crossing — and is currently bringing the Belmar experience to seniors with CityScape Belmar — now looks to invest in the Alameda corridor with its latest project. Metro West is planning to purchase 5800 W. Alameda Ave. (the former Martischang property) and develop it into multifamily housing that will revitalize the area. The organization held a small meeting on Jan. 27 to share the first information about the project. Tami Fischer, executive director and CEO of Metro West, said the project is still in the beginning stages. The group will be applying for the necessary state and federal low income housing tax credits to fund the project. “We are under contract to purchase the property and we don’t want to just build housing — we are the property managers and supporters of resident services,” she said. “We are very excited about the transformation that can happen here.” Brendalee Connors, chief asset management officer with MWHS, led the presentation and said the group aims to buy the office tower and building adjacent to it for the project. The New American School on the property and new Red Rocks Church will both remain where they are. “We want to create a mixed-income residential apartment community and when we renovate the two buildings, will have around 155 apartments,” Connors said. She discussed the initial funding plans, which will rely on several sources including tax credits, loans and grants. The estimated cost of the project is $31,880,609 and the value of the state credit allocation Metro West will ask for is around $6.7 million. The annual allocation will be around $1.5 million and total over six years will be around $9.3 million. “We will be applying for the first round of funding in the coming weeks and if we receive it, we hope to start construction nine to twelve months later,” Connors said. “We’re expecting construction to be a 13 to 14 month process, which means we would open in early 2017.” Several members of the Alameda Gateway Community Association were on hand Growth continues on Page 13
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LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Legislative group hosts monthly town hall
Details for February’s Town Hall at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 South Allison Parkway. The meeting will be 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7. Former State Senator Maryanne “Moe” Keller will be on hand to give a presentation titled “Mental Wellness For All of Us.”
Students, bus driver get into altercation
At approximately 3 p.m. on Jan. 30, the Lakewood Police Department responded to Bear Creek K-8 on a disturbance involving a school bus driver and a 12 year old male student. The driver was identified as 62 year old David Blanchard, who is a substitute driver for the Jefferson County School District. The incident began when the student cut in front of other students to get on the bus. The student was asked by other staff members to exit the bus so that the other students could get on. The student refused to exit the bus and cursed at the staff. The driver, David Blanchard, then intervened and instructed the student to exit the bus. The student complied and the staff spoke with him before allowing him back onto the bus. Once on the bus, the driver was speaking to the other students when the same student became disruptive and was yelling over the driver voice. Blanchard and the student engaged in another verbal altercation that escalated to a physical altercation between the two of them. Another student tried to intervene to end the confrontation. Several student witnesses are cooperating with the investigation. The student may face a charge of harassment for pushing the driver. He was taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center by the Lakewood PD. Blanchard was charged with child abuse and released on a summons from the Lakewood Police. The student involved in the altercation sustained several scratches and abrasions. The student that intervened was not injured.
Newborn Baby Dropped off at West Metro Fire Station in Lakewood
Around 8:15 a.m. on Jan. 27, a middleaged couple dropped off a newborn baby
at West Metro Fire Station 1, located at 14th and Lamar Street, in Lakewood. The couple had been given the newborn at a local retail establishment in the area of 14th and Wadsworth Blvd. by a woman. The newborn is in good condition and has been well cared for. West Metro Firefighter/Paramedics transported the newborn to an area hospital for medical care. In April 2000, The Colorado General Assembly passed the Colorado Safe Haven for Newborns law. Colorado criminal law states that abandoning a baby is punishable by up to 26 years in prison. The Safe Haven law provides an affirmative defense against prosecution if a parent relinquishes the baby, unharmed, at a hospital or fire station within 72 hours after birth. Any residents with information on the case should contact Chief Gary Armstrong at 303-201-4820.
Stabbed victim dropped off at St. Anthony
At approximately 10:57 a.m. on Jan. 27, the Lakewood Police Department responded to St. Anthony’s West Hospital in reference to a male victim who was admitted for a stab wound. The identity of the victim was not released. The victim was dropped off at the hospital by an unknown male. The Lakewood Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male and the vehicle obtained from the hospital’s video surveillance system. At this time the Lakewood Police Department does not have any leads as to the location of where the victim was injured. The victim has life threatening injuries and is unable to speak to the Police. If residents have any information about this incident or the person and vehicle, please contact the Lakewood Police Department at 303-987-7111.
Pettersen’s early childhood education improvements Clear Ed Committee
Two bills to improve Colorado’s early childhood education programs and increase the number of slots available for preschool students passed the Education Committee this on Jan. 26. HB15-1001, sponsored by Reps. Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, and Alec Garnett, D-Denver, creates a scholarship program
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for early childhood educators who continue their own education and improve their teaching skills. The committee vote was 6-5. HB15-1024, also sponsored by Rep. Pettersen, creates an additional 3,000 slots in Colorado’s preschool program for half-day or full-day preschool students. The committee vote was 6-5. Both bills are now headed to the Appropriations Committee. Pettersen is also working with Reps. John Buckner, D-Aurora, and issued statements on Jan. 28 after a hearing at which the state Standards and Assessments Task Force released its report on Colorado’s K-12 academic testing standards. “Making sure students achieve proficiency in subjects like math and English is critical in meeting our shared goal of providing an excellent education to our students,” Rep. Pettersen said. “It’s clear from the Standards and Assessments Task Force’s report that the current system of assessment is not serving Colorado as well as it should. I look forward to working with my fellow legislators to develop the task force’s recommendations into legislation that will allow students to spend more time learning and less time prepping for a test.”
RRCC hosts College Goal Sunday
Red Rocks Community College will be hosting the eighth annual College Goal Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m., on Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Lakewood campus. College Goal Sunday will help provide Colorado families assistance in the financial aid process. Families will receive free professional guidance on ways to pay for college, specifically how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is a crucial step in the college planning process. The FAFSA must be completed for a student to receive any type of federal financial aid, including grants, work study, student loans and even many scholarships. Students are encouraged to submit their FAFSA as soon as possible after the first of the year to maximize their chances of receiving aid, because some funding is limited. Families are encouraged to bring their 2014 income information and federal tax records if available, to ensure they can work through the FAFSA during the time
they have with financial aid experts. Even if families haven’t filed taxes; they can estimate earnings and tax information. Spanish translators will also be available at most of the College Goal Sunday sites. In addition to free assistance, more than $20,000 in scholarships will be given away through the College Goal Sunday program. For more information at the RRCC location, please contact Tena Harris at 303-9146258 or tena.harris@rrcc.edu. For more information visit College Goal Sunday at www.collegegoalcolorado.org.
Lakewood Historical Society announces essay contest winners
The Lakewood Historical Society announced the 2014 winners of the Dennis Vanderhoof Lakewood History Essay Contest. The first place winner is Grace Wagner for her work titled “The Jewish Consumptives’ Relief Society” and second place winner is Troy Seate for “A City in Transition.” Sean Jones received honorable mention for “Lakewood and Her Sisters.” In the youth category the first place winner is 16-year-old Kaylyn Schull for “Colorado Christian University: A Century of Education that Found Its Home in Lakewood,” and second place went to 10-year-old Andrew Jones for “White Fences Farms.” Isaac Schull, 14, received honorable mention for “The Rise of Belmar, The Fall of Villa Italia.”
Front Range Senior Care relocates
Front Range Senior Care, a local and independent provider for non-medical home care, has moved to a new location at 8790 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 206, in Lakewood. The new office offers more space for our staff and for caregiver training.
Several positions open on Lakewood committees
Lakewood is looking for volunteers for several open spots on a variety of committees. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Lakewood.org/GetonBoard, which provides a full description of the Hurry continues on Page 3
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n Continued from Page 2 stinish qualifications for each opening. For more of information, call 303-987-7080. Lakewood Planning Commission - Ward han 4: The opening is for a resident from Ward ay 4 to serve from April 1, 2015, to March 31, am. 2019. The Planning Commission conducts ca- public hearings on rezoning and subdivi14- sion applications, approves certain special use permits and reviews site plans. Commission members also serve as the City’s t Board of Adjustment. Regular meetings are 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays ay of each month, and study sessions are 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community: Several openings for unexpired terms and several for full terms are er available. Commission members serve p- in an advisory role to the City Council by researching specific topics of interest to winLakewood residents and making recom.” mendations to City Council on those issues. for Members should plan to attend a minimum of two meetings a month. For more information, visit Lakewood.org/ACIC. Board of Appeals: Two openings are available for three-year terms starting April 1. The board is a quasi-judicial body that o hears and decides appeals from any order, nces requirement, decision or determination able made by the codes administrator. Meetings ll of occur as needed but typically happen four or five times a year for about one to two hours. Members must be qualified by experience and training in building construction. inHistoric Preservation Commission: The me opening is for a four-year term that will 90 W. begin April 1. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in or knowledge of historic presour ervation. Members should be a professional in a preservation-related discipline such as architecture, history, American studies, urban planning or other related fields. Please visit Lakewood.org/GetonBoard to see the or . ard, e
full list of qualifications. The commission conducts public hearings on applications for landmark designation and also reviews certificates to alter structures and applications to relocate designated structures. Meetings occur as needed, but the commission must meet a minimum of four times a year.
Lakewood hosts comprehensive plan meetings
Lakewood is updating its Comprehensive Plan and developing its first Sustainability Plan, two essential documents that lay out the vision for Lakewood’s future. The city is hosting two open houses, both 5:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 10 and 12 to provide an opportunity for residents, property owners and businesses to provide their ideas and comments about the plans. The meetings will be at City Council Chambers, 480 S. Allison Parkway. The two plans provide critical guidance by articulating what community members want to see in their city and how they want their values reflected in the choices Lakewood officials make. The City Council will use these plans as the framework for future decision-making regarding Lakewood’s quality of life and related issues. For more information about the plans, call 303-987-7500 or visit Lakewood.org/ MovingForward.
day, Feb. 12 at the Cason-Howell House, 1575 Kipling in Lakewood. Call Susan at 303988-5847 for information. Nominations open for 2015 Sustainability Awards It’s time to nominate Lakewood’s “green hero” - the youth, adults, businesses or nonprofits that are leading the way in making Lakewood more sustainable. Nominations are now open for the City’s 2015 Sustainability Awards at www.Lakewood.org/SustainabilityAwards. The deadline to submit a nomination is March 6. Awards are given in three categories: Community Sustainability, Defender of the Planet for youth and Eco-Employee for Lakewood employees. Businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, individuals and schools with projects based in Lake-
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Bristlecone Shooting opens in Lakewood By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Bryan and Jacquelyn Clark want to change the way people think about shooting ranges. The couple has been recreational shooters for many years, but when they moved to west Jefferson County they discovered a severe lack of places for enthusiasts to practice. That’s not the case anymore, with the opening of Bristlecone Shooting, Training and Retail Center on Feb. 6. The range is located at 12015 W. Cedar Drive. The $4 million, 20,000 square-foot facility features 14 shooting lanes, a tactical shooting bay, virtual training simulator and around 4,500 square-feet of retail space. The goal of Bristlecone is to bring a high-
end shooting range to the area — something that many people may not be familiar with. “We partnered with the National Shooting Sports Foundation to do market research for us and we started looking at communities and liked Lakewood a lot,” Jacquelyn explained. “We also hired a range development consultant to help build the range to the right specifications.” The couple put thought into every aspect of the design, and worked with DCB Construction, Meggitt Training Systems and Carey’s Small Arms Ventilation to provide the most comfortable experience possible at Bristlecone. As Bryan explained it, the state-of-theart ventilation system installed in the ranges and rubber shooting wall cut down on lead in the air. The ranges also feature extra room behind the firing line, ballistic win-
dows and viewing areas that open up the atmosphere. “The tactical range we have set up is the only one in west Denver and the more advanced range allows us to do a lot of different things,” Bryan said. “We can simulate things like a home invasion, with walls and doors that we can set up on the range.” In addition to all the space for shooting, there are classrooms Bristlecone will use for a variety of subjects, from general firearms classes to CPR and emergency medicine. There is also a gunsmith in the building to help customers. The Clarks are looking to open up Bristlecone for groups, business meetings and special events. One event Jacquelyn is particularly excited about getting off the ground is a “ladies locked and loaded event” that will introduce women into the social aspect of the sport.
Community involvement is a huge area of focus moving forward, and both Bryan and Jacquelyn are eager to share their knowledge about the culture with visitors. “People are excited about the educational aspects of this place,” Jacquelyn said. “It’s the kind of place people are yearning for, but didn’t realize until they saw it.” All people are welcome to stop by Bristlecone and see what it’s all about. “Lakewood has been great to work with and I think we bring a great balance to the Union corridor,” Bryan said. “Customer service and the full customer experience are central concepts at Bristlecone and we’ve worked hard to create an environment that is both welcoming and unintimidating.” For more information call 303-985-0989 or visit www.bristleconeshooting.com.
Fitting in the family Planet Fitness opens at Lamar Station Plaza By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The first new business to come to the Lamar Station Plaza since Broad Street Realty bought the property opened its doors on Jan. 26. Planet Fitness opened its new Lakewood location at 6601 W. Colfax Ave. with the West Chamber and donated $6,500 to Make-AWish foundation. “We always want to give back to the community and we’ve worked with MakeA-Wish before,” said co-owner of the gym, Kristi Jost. “We’re excited to be a part of this community and to find another way to give back.” This is the second Planet Fitness the Jost family (Jonny, Rich and Kristi) have opened in the city (first location at 3265 S. Wad-
sworth Blvd.) and second time they have worked with Make-A-Wish. “When we invested in Planet Fitness, we agreed to an area development of five clubs,” Kristi said. “Construction here began in October and we were able to finish up pretty quickly.” West Chamber CEO Dan Rodriguez and other members were on hand for the official grand opening, as was Ward 2 councilwoman Cindy Baroway who thanked the club for answering a need in the community. “The Jost family is so community-minded, we’re just thrilled to have them here,” enthused Bill Marino, executive director of the West Colfax Business Improvement District. The new club is about 21,000 square feet and offers state of the art cardio machines and strength equipment, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chair, tanning booths and beds, and Total Body Enhancement booths, according to information provided by Planet Fitness. The club will be
The newly opened Planet Fitness in Lamar Station Plaza is the first new business to open in the shopping district since Broad Street Realty bought it in late 2014. Photo by Clarke Reader open and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Planet Fitness is just one of the changes Lamar Station Plaza will bring to the area, and the Josts are excited to be part of the process. “We learned about the history of the
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Congress urged to fund VA hospital By Dan Elliott
tration did a horrible job on this,” he said. “There were hundreds of millions of dollars in cost overruns, and the project is years behind schedule. But at the same time, we have an obligation to give our veterans the health care they deserve.” The contractor, KiewitTurner, stopped construction in December after a federal appeals board said the VA breached its contract by insisting on a design that couldn’t be built for $600 million. Work resumed under an interim contract after the VA enlisted the Army Corps of Engineers as project advisers. A longer-term contract is under negotiation. The VA has said it would investigate possible misconduct or mismanagement in the project. The agency also
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asked the Corps of Engineers to review the VA’s overall handling of big projects. Coffman said he plans to introduce a bill to strip the VA of the power to manage construction and move the authority to the Corps of Engineers. The 184-bed hospital being built in Aurora will replace an old facility in Denver and include a traumatic brain-injury center, nursing care and other clinics. The VA’s most recent projection said the hospital is expected to be complete in 2016. Coffman said the contractors foresee it taking until 2017. Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet, Republican Sen. Cory Gardner and all the other members of Colorado’s House delegation are co-sponsors of the bill.
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Great to be part of the process I must admit, when the judge read my name, and said “You are dismissed, sir,” I had mixed emotions. Serving on a jury would have been interesting. But being dismissed was predictable. The single mother who worries that her fiancée won’t be around for very long if he keeps drinking too many energy drinks, and who is not very forgiving of parents who don’t take their responsibilities seriously, was probably also a predictable dismissal. As was the immigrant mother, whose son is a police man, and who doesn’t understand why American children are so coddled. Oh, and, for the record, I had an energy drink in my lunch box at my feet the whole time. I saved it for later. So, I suppose it was obvious, when I described one of the hypotheticals posed by the defense attorney “stupid” that I was going to be dismissed. What were the odds that I would have a strong opinion, right? So I, and five others, were dismissed from the panel of 12, leaving a final jury of six. In truth, I wasn’t supposed to have even been among the 12. There were 25 of us initially, brought in from a staging room of about 75, and then that 25 was culled down to 12. I was not among that 12, but one of them had an issue that made it impossible for her to serve, so there was an opening. Lucky me. Once there were 12, the part called “voire dire” began. This is when the at-
torneys get to ask questions of the jurors, the end purpose of which is for each side to dismiss three jurors each, to arrive at a final panel of six jurors. Apparently, this is supposed to be a highly theoretical part of the process, as at one point one of the attorneys objected because the questioning was “too close to the facts.” This, of course, led to some of the funniest moments of the process, as hypothetical questions lend themselves to amusing interpretations, and we discover what people think on everything from legalized marijuana to corporal punishment. It was also when the lady next to me noticed with admiration the defense attorney’s high heels, which also draws attention from the guy on the other side of me, who recognizes the scar of an ACL arthroscopy. At any rate, these 12 were the stars of the first act of this trial — this is the fun part. Which is good, because it follows the really boring part. That was where 75
people report to a room first thing in the morning, and then sit around doing nothing for two hours. Don’t get me wrong: the little educational video, narrated by Ed Sardella, was inspiring (“You get to fulfill your duty and privilege of guaranteeing that the rule of law is observed.” Isn’t freedom grand?), but the information wasn’t anything I didn’t get from years of watching “L.A. Law” or “The Practice.” But the system, as inefficient as it appears, works pretty well, all things considered. The six jurors who were left, I am very confident, will sit through the next act of the trial, and carefully consider the facts presented and afford the defendant their presumption of innocence. At which point they will deliberate and render a fair and impartial verdict. And I realized, as I drove away, that me going through that is the only thing that guarantees that, if I ever need a jury of my peers to sit in judgment of me, there will be a fair and impartial panel to make my case to. And even though I was dismissed from the actual jury, it was a privilege to have been a part of the process. Freedom is pretty grand, actually. 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.
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A ‘fined’ philosophy By now we know that the New England Patriots barely bested the Seattle Seahawks to take home the Vince Lombardi trophy as Super Bowl champions. (I find it hard to call Super Bowl winners “World Champions” when we are the only country playing.) Among my observations of game day are that Katy Perry’s halftime show was better than I expected, the eagerly awaited commercials were not as good as I had hoped, and that, no matter how big you are, throwing punches at guys in helmets is pretty futile. But my biggest take-away from the Super Bowl this year came a couple of days before the big game. Perhaps you saw or heard of Seattle star running back Marshawn Lynch’s performance at Media Day, an event for which the NFL sells tickets and where players such as Lynch are contractually required to appear. To say that Lynch is allergic to the media is to put it mildly. Lynch has been fined before by the League for skipping press con-
ferences – often for big bucks – so although he showed up for Media Day, he answered questions with curt but polite: “I’m here so I won’t get fined.” Reactions to Lynch’s performance have been mixed, including the somewhat obvious opinion that his routine became the most talked-about quote of the whole event. But what I learned personally is that his philosophy could also come in handy in situations other than Super Bowl Media Day. For example, because of my propensity
The bond that can’t be broken The National Western Stock Show, held January 10 through 25 — has changed over the years. When I was 12 I competed in western horsemanship and received a ribbon. In those days, the judged horse events were combined with the rodeo events in one performance, so spectators not only got a taste of rodeo events, but also western pleasure, English riding and jumping. I enjoyed watching those performances because of the different breeds of horses. Now the Coliseum rodeo is separated from the judged horse events, which are held in the event center. The Stock Show was special for me this year because I had completed my memoir, which covers the time I was a Little Britches Rodeo champion and then a rodeo photographer for the Rodeo Sports News from 1971-1973. I wanted to give my book to an old friend, Henry Vold, my favorite stock contractor from when I was a photographer. At the Stock Show behind the bucking chutes I met Kirsten Vold, Henry’s daughter, who manages the Harry Vold Rodeo Company and brought 30 bucking broncos to the Stock Show from her father’s herd. I told her in 1971, (before she was born,) her father brought the bucking stock to the location of a movie I worked on in Carlsbad, New Mexico. “Your father is fondly mentioned in my memoir and he’s central in a group photo taken after completion of ‘The Honkers,’ the Hollywood movie with James Coburn and Slim Pickens,” I said. “The photo is in the book. Would you be able to take a copy to him?” “Sure,” she said. “And if you want to go visit him on the ranch, he’d enjoy it. He’s 90, but still sharp. He’d probably remember you.” So on Martin Luther King’s Day, my husband Dick and I drove down to Harry’s ranch in Avondale, outside of Pueblo. Down many long dirt roads and through an electric ranch gate, we drove up the hill to the house and knocked on the door. As Kirsten promised, Harry was still sharp, and looked sharp, too. Seeing Harry,
gave me a sense of being connected to my past — to involvement with rodeo, a special time in my life. Harry showed me his office covered with awards, memorabilia, and photos of friends and family from his rodeo days. Many of his bucking horses won trophy buckles and halters for being voted “Bucking Horse of the Year.” He also had a headdress from the Sarcee Indians, who made him an honorary chief. Harry drove us in his one ton truck around the property to see the cemetery where top broncos are buried: Necklace and the bull Crooked Nose. In his truck, Harry also drove us to the pasture to see the broncos. It seemed so natural, horses in a herd, instead of separated into stalls. They’re a professional unit, important creatures. They travel, they make money. They work less than an hour a year (an 8 second ride) and bring in big bucks. Favorite horse companions travel together which makes them more secure and they perform better. My husband Dick and I are still talking about what fun we had meeting Harry at his ranch. Though the National Western Stock Show has changed over the years, some things stay the same. Horse and rodeo people are warm and friendly and form a bond which lasts over the years.
for driving with a lead foot, I’ve visited my share of county courthouses. I’m wondering if appearing before the judge and saying, “I’m here so I won’t get fined,” could positively affect the outcome … it just might produce a chuckle that’s beneficial for me in the end. It’s worth giving it a shot, although I don’t plan to try it out any time soon. I could also honor the spirit of Lynch’s intent – if not his actual words – when attending some mandatory training for work about, say, the dress code. Rather than risk corporate displeasure by inadvertently wearing sandals instead of sneakers, it’s probably best that I show up to get the scoop on Casual Fridays. If skipping such a session could result in undesirable action down the line, why take the chance? There are other situations I might encounter sometime where Lynch’s point of view could also forestall negative consequences: a homeowners’ association meeting where the whole discussion is about what color to paint the baseboards
in the clubhouse. A multi-day conference where everything there was to be learned happened at the opening cocktail party. Or how about a third cousin’s uncle’s grandson’s high school graduation … just in case everyone else shows up and they want to take a family portrait. I’m not saying that every occasion necessitates an appearance just to avert a fine (of any sort). I’m just simply suggesting that stoically adopting Lynch’s philosophy could prevent such a thing from happening. Who knows? I might even enjoy the graduation. Well, I’m off to tell my weight lifting boot camp instructor that I’m just there so I won’t get fined … I’ll let you know how it goes. Andrea Doray is a writer who prefers to avoid traffic court altogether, and who’s still pretty darn proud of the Broncos. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
LAKEWOOD ART NOTES Red Rocks holds USO auditions
The Red Rocks Community College Theatre Arts and Dance Department will be holding auditions in Feb. 5 and 6 to recreate a live USO show from World War II. The show will be part of a college-wide event on April 9 at the Lakewood campus to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Open auditions for the show will be held on both days. Singers, stand-up comedians, and actors from RRCC and the community are welcome to audition. Auditioners are encouraged to bring a song from the 1940s or a comedy bit to the audition. There will be two performances during the day on April 9. For more information and to reserve an audition time, contact Kelly Jo Eldredge at 303-914-6458 or theatre@rrcc.edu.
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. For more information, call 303-987-4820. Tickets for the performance start at $18 and are available at 303-987-7845, www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway.
OBITUARIES BOWSER
Geraldine T. Bowser
Jan. 25, 1910 – Jan. 24, 2015
In loving memory of Geraldine T. Bowser… a longtime resident of Wheat Ridge and a founder of the Wheat Ridge Women’s Club. Geraldine passed away January 24, 2015, one day short of her 105th birthday. She was active and independent up until her last few weeks. Born in Ohio in 1910 to Verne and Zella Thompson, she experienced a century of American history from the days of horse transportation. Geraldine met Clyde Bowser when he was attending Ohio St. Univ. They fell in love and after Clyde graduated and joined the Tennessee
Valley Authority, they wed and lived in Murphysboro, TN. in 1934. They lived in many towns in the area and when the TVA completed the project, Geraldine and Clyde moved to Wheat Ridge in 1948. Geraldine and Clyde had two boys, who survive her, Jerry (spouse Nina- deceased) and Alan (spouse Karen). Her grandchildren are Sharon Smith of Casselberry FL; Deborah Minke of Rio Rancho, NM; Elizabeth Austin of Amarillo, TX; Kristan Benefiel of Lakewood, CO, and Kelly Bowser of Arvada, CO. Great grandchildren are
Ethan Smith, Kate Smith, Jordan Minke, Bobby Austin, Jesse Austin, Matt Austin, Andrew Benefiel, Christopher Benefiel, Kameron Bowser and Peyton Bowser. Clyde passed away in 1993 after 59 years of marriage. Geraldine continued living in Wheatridge until 2009 when she moved to Arvada Estates Independent Living Community. She was active with social activities to the end. She succumbed to congestive heart failure and pneumonia. There are no services. She donated her remains to the Colorado State Anatomical Board for research.
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Billy Joel set for show at Pepsi Center
Art center celebrates artistic possibilities of books By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Books have always been art. From the meticulously crafted transcripts of the medieval era to the leather-bound collectibles of the 19th and 20th centuries, books have long been used as creatively as the words inside. The Foothills Art Center is taking the concept of books as art to new heights of creativity and wonder in its new exhibit. “Beyond Words” is on display at the art center, 809 Fifteenth St. in Golden, through March 22. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. “With this exhibition, Foothills Art Center hopes to increase awareness of the diversity and quality of contemporary book art and the role it plays in the world of fine craft and art,” said curator and director of educational programs, Marianne Lorenz. The works on display in “Beyond Words” represent a huge range of possibilities, from design bookbinding to sculptures made from books to creative creations that use book imagery (like pages and binding) for source material. “When we put out the call we wanted it open to interpretation,” said Ro Medina, marketing and outreach director at Foothills. “Some of our artists repurposed books and other use books to invoke feelings.” Book artist Alicia Bailey juried the show and had to consider 286 submitted works from 134 artists. In the end, 50 pieces were accepted from 40 artists. Of those artists, seven are from Colorado, 28 are national and five are international. To complement the juried part of the show, Foothills invited sev-
Some of the creations in “Beyond Words” use a variety of technical skills to create beautiful book-inspired creations. Photo by Clarke Reader
IF YOU GO WHAT: “Beyond Words” Contemporary book art WHERE: Foothills Art Center 809 Fifteenth St., Golden WHEN: through March 22. Tuesday - Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday - noon to 5 p.m. COST: Members: free Non-members: $8 - Adults $5 - Seniors, students (with valid ID) Children under 10 years old - free INFORMATION: 303-279-3922 or www. foothillsartcenter.org eral artists who are known for their inventive work in the field of book art. The invited artists include Brian Dettmer, Monique Lallier, Adele Outteridge, Susan Porteous, and Claire Van Vliet. “I was just giddy with delight at the unique components of the exhibition,” said Kim Keith, executive director of Steamboat Springs Arts Council. A beautiful compilation of the variety of book art being created. It is a lovely, thoughtful show.” For visitors who get inspired by “Beyond Words” and want to try
their hand at creating book art, Foothills has several special events to help aspiring artists get started. There is a handmade book workshop with Pam Fortner that runs on Wednesdays in March and Bailey will host a class on book art on March 8. Interested people should visit the center’s website for prices and registration. Medina said the center is working to change its gift shop to match the exhibitions, and in that spirit the FAC is partnering with Two Hands Paperie during “Beyond Words” run. Visitors can find Two Hands’ handmade paper and bookmaking tools, as well as decorations for the home. Medina said the show is a great star for people who are looking to learn more about an ever-growing aft form. “A lot of people are curious about what book art can be,” she said. “People have been blown away by the unique style of books we have on display.” For more information call 303279-3922 or visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.
After a five-year hiatus, piano man Billy Joel makes his return to Denver Sept. 16 at the Pepsi Center. The show starts at 8 p.m. Joel’s last performance at Pepsi Center was in February 2010. “We are incredibly excited to welcome back Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend, Billy Joel, to the Pepsi Center in Denver,” said Jim Martin, president and CEO of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. “It is a true honor to host one of music’s most storied performers for what will be a memorable evening for his fans in Denver and throughout Colorado.” In December 2013, Joel received The Kennedy Center Honors, one of the United States’ top cultural awards. He also has won six Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Legend Award, and has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 6 at www.AltitudeTickets.com.
‘The Taste’ of success
Boulder-bred chef Gabe Kennedy, who now calls New York City home, was the record-setting champion of season three of the ABC cooking competition “The Taste.” Kennedy, who was named the show’s winner on Jan. 22, gets his own cooking show on ABC.com, $100,000 and “The Taste” trophy. The culinary tug-of-war puts 16 contestants — from home cooks to pros — going tongs to tongs to create a single spoonful of food judged by heavyweight foodies Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre and Marcus Samuelson. Kennedy’s journey to victory earned him the most gold stars in the series’ history. For the rest of the story, go to www. heavy.com/entertainment/2015/01/gabekennedy-winner-the-taste-who-won-finale-season-3-wins-eliminated-eliminationresults-2015/.
Parsons heads visitor board
Cindy Parsons, regional vice president of public relations for Comcast, will serve as the 2015 chair of Visit Denver, the Convention and Visitors Bureau. She replaces Joe Ellis, president and CEO of the Denver Broncos, who served as 2014 chair. Parsons has long been active in Denver communications and public relations and has served on the Visit Denver Board since 2009. In her current position, Parsons is responsible for Comcast’s external affairs, including media relations, communications, community outreach and Comcast Foundation programs across the region. Prior to that, she led communications for Comcast’s West Division, developing media relations strategies and tactics for product roll-outs and community outreach. Prior to Comcast, she held a variety of public relations and community investment roles for AT&T Wireless in the western part of the United States. “I look forward to continuing the legacy of strong, committed leadership at the Bureau and following up on the recordbreaking years that Denver’s tourism industry has enjoyed since 2005,” Parsons said. She noted that since 2005, Denver’s tourism has increased 48 percent, versus national tourism which increased only 15 percent over the same time period. “Denver had its strongest convention year ever in 2014, and we will be working on many cooperative marketing programs with the Parker continues on Page 11
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city and our members throughout the year to continue to grow tourism to Denver.”
Baritone performs at Lone Tree
Nathan Gunn, one of the world’s most in-demand baritones, makes his Denverarea debut at 7:30 p.m. March 10 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Gunn’s performance will be accompanied by Julie Jordan Dunn, his wife and accomplished pianist. The decorated baritone has appeared with the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Paris Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, Glyndebourne Opera Festival, Theater an der Wien, Teatro Real in Madrid and more.
Tickets to the Lone Tree concert range from $65 to $75, and can be purchased online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org or by calling 720-509-1000 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Kachina hosts Bison & Beer Dinner
Guerra to host design event
Hotel Monaco Denver will host the free launch party for local Denver fashion designer and “Project Runway All Star” winner Mondo Guerra’s new collection 5-8 p.m. Feb. 7 in the hotel lobby. Guerra’s new collection, MONDO, will feature textural novelty sweater knits and versatile separates. The new collection will also coincide with the launch of a new logo and website for the designer as well. “Keeping the collection all black and white reminded me why my ideas are so colorful: because I dream in color. I challenge the notion that it’s black and white versus color. The two work dually to give balance to your style,” Guerra said. Hotel Monaco Denver is offering a special “Monaco Loves Mondo” rate of $175
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Kachina Southwestern Grill in the Westin Westminster (10600 Westminster Blvd.) hosted the first Bison & Beer Dinner of 2015 on Jan. 29. Chef Jeff Bolton, the ranchers of Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch in Limon and Boulder Beer provided a fun night of bison and beer. After a cocktail reception with the ranchers and brewers, a four-course dinner featured the best cuts of bison paired with beer from Colorado’s first craft brewery. Menu items included: bison pintxos with pickled onion, cotija cheese and chipotle aioli; bison machaca tamales; roasted bison tenderloin with diver scallops; a center cut bison ribeye with bitter chocolate and espresso mole, arroz verde,
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Christopher Weed’s 24-foot by 14-foot public art piece “Connected” was installed on Jan. 19 at 14th and Lamar. The piece represents the neighborhoods coming together to support the revitalization of the West Colfax corridor. Photo by Clarke Reader
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Republicans selected Lang Sias to serve as state representative for House District 27. The vacancy committee announced their pick on Saturday, Jan. 31. HD 27 was previously held by Republican Libby Szabo. She was recently named by a Jeffco vacancy
committee appointed her to fill another vacancy on the county’s Board of County Commissioners. “We were impressed by the number of quality candidates who stepped forward to fill this important position,” said Denise Mund, House District 27 va- Sias cancy committee member in a written statement. “After an open process, we are confident that Lang will bring the experience and capabilities to do
an outstanding job of representing the citizens of House District 27 in the state legislature.” Sias ran for senator in 2012 for Senate District 19. He is a former attorney and Navy fighter pilot and sat as the national veterans’ director for John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign. He currently serves on the board of Excel Academy charter schools. The vacancy committee received 11 applications to the fill the seat. Christine Jensen, current Arvada Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee chair, was also interviewed as a finalist.
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Literacy Update
During a Jan. 29 Jeffco Board of Education study session, the board received a literacy update on the intervention progress for third grade reading. The update informed the board that the district has seen more than 70 percent of the students in this program advance one or more reading levels this school year. At the beginning of this school year, the district placed reading interventionists at 11 schools, to work with students individually and in smaller
groups to help increase their reading scores. The program is currently targeting 300 students who were hovering under proficient or had sever reading deficiencies. Each student spends approximately 30 minutes a day with their interventionist, who introduces new vocabulary, helps students sound out difficult words, hosts discussions about story themes and concepts, and gifts children with books to add to their home libraries.
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arship program is now accepting nominations for children ages six to 18 who have made a positive impact in their communities. The program will award 2,500 volunteers with $400,000 in scholarships and prizes, such as a $1,000 donation to a nonprofit of their choice or a Kohls gift card. Nominations will be accepted through March 13. To nominate a child, visit www.kohlskids.com.
Healthcare career pathways
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received $100,000 to establish two new pathways surrounding healthcare careers. Working in conjunction with Jeffco Public Schools/ Warren Tech and the University of Colorado College of Nursing at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the programs, stemming from the Expanding Educational Pathways (E2P) project, will allow low-income students to train in both medical assistance and nursing areas. For more information on this project, contact Kristin Aslan, kristin. aslan@rrcc.edu.
Man sentenced in hit-and-run case Kirkland gets 35 years By Amy Woodward
awoodward@coloradocommunitymedia.com Alton Kirkland, 23, was sentenced to 35 years in prison on Tuesday, Jan. 27 for the hit- and-run death last May of 18-year-old Wheat Ridge resident, Jordan Sprouse. Kirkland pleaded guilty to nine counts related to the incident including vehicular homicide, DUI and reckless driving.
The collision took place May 2, at Kipling Street and West 32nd Avenue in Wheat Ridge. Friends and family of Sprouse, who was one week away from graduating high school, packed the courtroom during the sentencing hearing. “Not a Sprouse day goes by in nearly nine months that I have not shed a tear for my boy,” said Jessie Sprouse, Jordan’s mother.
CHARGES Kirkland pleaded guilty to nine counts, including: • Vehicular Homicide - DUI (F3); • Leaving the Scene of an Accident causing Death (hit and run) (F3); • Menacing (F5); • 2 counts of Child Abuse (M1) • Third Degree Assault (M1); • DUI (M); • Driving Under Restraint (M); and • Reckless Driving (T2).
Family described Sprouse as an insightful and talented young man who was mature beyond his years. Sprouse enjoyed writing poetry, journaling and making music. On the night of his death, he was driving eastbound on West 32nd Avenue toward Kipling after depositing a $30 check from his mom at a local bank. According to the Jeffco District Attorney’s Office, Kirkland was driving between 60 to 100 mph, and under the influence of alcohol, heading southbound on Kipling Street from West 44th Avenue. Kirkland’s girlfriend, Lanisha Walker, and their two small children were also in the car. Police reports show Walker and Kirkland were arguing, and Kirkland was trying to scare Walker by driving fast and weaving in and out of traffic. Witnesses indicate Kirkland ran a red light at Kipling Street and West 32nd Avenue, where he hit Sprouse in his 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. The damage to Sprouse’s car was extensive; the driving wheel was pushed from the left side to the center of the car and the driver’s seat was
left overlapping the passenger’s seat. Kirkland fled the scene soon after impact although witnesses tried to capture him. Sprouse later died at a nearby hospital. “This was not an accident — it was a willful act that had a complete disregard for anyone else’s wellbeing,” said Richard Ackerman, Sprouse’s great uncle. “Jordan’s life wasn’t lost, it was taken.” Kirkland gave a written statement to the judge in which he took responsibility for the incident but prosecutors said during sentencing that his statement was nothing more than a facade. The assistant district attorney produced letters between Kirkland and Walker in which Kirkland wrote, “I ain’t gonna do too much time. I got a few tricks up my sleeve.” Caroline Bissonnier, Jessie Sprouse’s girlfriend, mourned Jordan’s death during the sentencing hearing. “Our lives will never be the same,” she said. “A part of us has died with him.”
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EVENTS TOWN HALL MEETINGS STATE REP. Jessie Danielson will have a town hall meeting 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Golden City Hall. ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM JOIN THE Arvada Historical Society 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, in the Community Room of the Arvada Community Food Bank, 8555 W. 57th Ave., Arvada, to hear the history of a couple of special programs. The theme of the program is “Service to Kids.” Homer Anderson will speak about the history of Ginny’s Kids, a program that sends families of a child facing a life-threatening illness on a special trip. Then Duane Youse will provide insight on Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth and the Santa House, which provides Christmas gifts for children in need. Refreshments will be served. The oral history will be recorded on DVD and will be available for purchase later. The event is free; call 303-431-1261 or go to www.arvadahistory.org. MONDAY NIGHT TALKS
CHOCOLATE AFFAIR ARVADA’S LOVE affair with all things chocolate returns 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, in Olde Town Arvada. Produced by the Arvada Festivals Commission and Historic Olde Town Arvada, the event features Taste of Chocolate, during which you can sample chocolate-based food and drink; chocolate treasure hunt; chocolate baking contest; and carriage rides. Call 720-898-7403.
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.
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. 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. Upcoming topics: Monday, Feb. 9, Body Language. WAYS TO KEEP LOVE ALIVE EXPLORED AT LIFETREE CAFÉ PRACTICAL TIPS for keeping relationships fresh and fulfilling will be considered at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Keeping Love Alive: Keys to Staying Close Every Day,” includes a film of a married couple who discovered they were drifting apart. Participants will gain practical principles and strategies for keeping romantic relationships and friendships fresh and rewarding. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Refreshments available. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. JEFFCO INNOVATORS’ WORKSHOP NXGENLEARNING WILL be the featured presenter at the next JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Golden City Hall, 911 10th St., Golden. NxGenLearning owners David and Sheila Lucas will talk about how they are building their company and changing the way STEM subjects are taught in schools. RSVP at www. meetup.com/innovators-workshop. Admission is free. Call 303-277-9520. VALENTINE’S DANCE
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SELECTIONS OF A.R. Gurney’s play “Love Letters” will be presented by Janine Kehlenbach and Jeff Bontreger of the 11 Minutes Theatre Company at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Valentine’s Tea. The play has been on Broadway and includes correspondence exchanged over a lifetime between two people, who followed very different paths but always maintained a spiritual connection through their letters. Prior to this presentation, the Arvada United Methodist Women will have served you a wide array of tasty teas and eats, including gluten free items if pre-requested. Ticket sales will be limited to 120 and will be sold at the church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, or by calling 303-420-5239. Nursery care by reservation only.
swine flu, AIDS and others has increased dramatically. Join Active Minds 1-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, as we seek to understand the current threats by examining both the science of how diseases spread and the history of pandemics. Program is at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. RSVP at 303-232-7100.
NATURE IN WATERCOLOR CREATE PAINTINGS of nature and the animals that share our world 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 11, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn techniques that allow artists to express their impressions of the environments. Call 720898-7405 for information on costs and to sign up.
INDIAN TREE MEN’S GOLF CLUB INDIAN TREE Men’s Golf Club is accepting applications now through the end of April. The club is one of the most affordable in the Denver Metro area. Our main objective is simply to play golf at a reasonable price. The club holds 16 weekend tournaments from April through October, along with summer-long single and two-man match play events, 6 Wednesday night 9-hole tournaments, and the summer-long CGA Interclub event. Indian Tree Golf Course is at 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Write to mensclubindiantree@ gmail.com or go to www.ghin.com/eclub/cga/indian_tree_golf_course/
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PHAMALY THEATRE Company presents “The Fantasticks,” the world’s longest running musical, through 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.
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THEATER PERFORMANCE MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “The Cripple of Inishmaan” through 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. CONCERTS/MUSIC SPRING ORCHESTRA Concert
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GOLDEN GATE Grange will have its Valentine’s Dance 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road. Enjoy dancing, refreshments and live music. Magic Moments will entertain with hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. For information or tickets, call Elle or Rich Phillips, 303-277-1933, or Phoebe or Neil Reese, 303-277-1742.
VIOLINIST GREGORY Walker will be the featured guest artist at the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra’s spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines, 924 16th St., Golden. Tickets available at www.jeffsymphony.org, by calling 303-278-4237 or at the door.
INSTRUCTOR KIMBALL Cicciu leads mindfulness training for stress reduction 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturdays, through 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. 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. PATIENT EDUCATION SERIES
BOB MEDDLES presents Comedy Night at West Woods, featur-
LUTHERAN MEDICAL Center offers a series of free, educational seminars on a variety of health and medical topics, led by physicians. Upcoming classes are The Aging Spine, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, led by Dr. Andy Castro; Treatment of Vein Disease and Varicose Veins, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, led by Dr. Martin Fejka; Thinking About Having a Baby? 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Class location is Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Entrance 2, Wheat Ridge; meet in the Learning Center, second floor. Register at lutheranmedicalcenter.org/classes or call 303-425-8375.
ing Nancy Norton, “Evening at the Improv: Nick at Night Moms’ Night Out,” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com; keyword “West Woods.” Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-nightwest-woods-february-2015-tickets-15377774337.
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ART EXPLORE ANIMAL KINGDOM THROUGH ART 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 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. LOVE LETTERS
ART SHOW
MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Love Letters,” a story of
ATHENA PROJECT’S art show “How She Sees It” will be on display through Saturday, Feb. 7, at 40 West Arts Gallery, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Works on display reveal each artist’s individual ideas of truth and perception and works that celebrates or are a reflection of female identity. Athena Project will host a pop-up art and fashion boutique 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Admission is free and both art and fashion designs will be available for sale.
love through a lifetime of letters. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 14, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-935-3044 or go to www.minersalley.com.
COLORADO ACTS presents a 12- to 18-year-old Friday morning homeschool class production of “Murder’s in the Heir” at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, and Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, at 11455 W. 1-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.ColoradoACTS.org. Almost every character in this mystery has the weapon, opportunity and motive to commit the unseen murder. It’s up to the audience to decide who did it. 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 10-11:30 a.m. at Dinosaur Ridge visitor center, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. Dates are Tuesday, Feb. 10 (Spike-Tails and Armored Dinosaurs); Wednesday, Feb. 18 (Thumb Spike Dinosaurs); Thursday, Feb. 26 (Duck-Billed Dinosaurs); Friday, March 6 (Horned Dinosaurs); Monday, March 9 (Bone-Headed 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.
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Dominating Demons Golden stars beat a very young Arvada squad By Scott Stocker Golden just might want to change the name of freshman Haley Bass to Haley Bassketball. Indeed, Bass, who stands in at 5-foot, 5 inches, is certainly a rising star on the girls basketball courts in the Jeffco League and in Colorado. She also helped lead the way for the Demons last Thursday as they defeated visiting Arvada, 72-15. Bass scored a game high 24 points as she helped Golden improve to 6-9-1 overall and 2-6 in the league. In the meantime, an extremely young Arvada team dropped to 3-13, 0-8. Golden, coached by Shea Scarlett, zoomed to a 19-2 first quarter lead over the youthful Redskins and an eventual, 39-11, lead at the half. They shut their visiting foe out in the third quarter and only gave up four in the final eight minutes. “I thank my teammates for helping me to play hard and for me to help them push through,” said Bass, who also accounted
GOLDEN 72, ARVADA 15 Arvada 2 9 0 4 – 15 Golden 19 20 13 20 – 72 A: Jodie Mair 0 0-0 0, Lindsey Pachello 0 0-0 0, Courtney Raab 3 0-2 7, Marina Diaz 1 0-0 2, Michele Adjei 0 0-0 0, Cierra Gonzales 0 0-0 0, Meranda Diaz 2 0-9 4, Ally Doyle 0 0-0 0, Luisa Poot 0 2-3 2. Total: 6 2-14 15. Three-point baskets: Raab. Fouls: 18. Fouled out: Diaz. G: Rylie Wehner 4 0-0 8, Riley Sanders 0 8-10 8, Maren Donnelly 0 0-0 0, Haley Bass 8 5-6 24, Emily Sabo 6 0-0 12, Grace Carlson 1 0-0 2, Mia Johnson 0 0-3 0, Sabrina Jones 1 0-0 2, Katie Scherf 2 1-2 5, Maddy Brotherton 3 1-2 7, (51) 1 0-0 3. Total: 26 16-25 72. Three-point baskets: Bass (3), (51) 1. Fouls: 14. Fouled out: None
for three, three-point baskets. “My key is to keep the ball moving and I think this was my best game of the season. I just want to help us pick up our pace and for myself to play with confidence.” Bass had her best output of the game in the second quarter as she scored the final nine points for the Demons in the final twominutes of the quarter.
Emily Sabo, a 5-8, senior, was dynamic on defense for Golden and would also come through with 12 points, second highest for the Demons in the game. “I was more aggressive tonight than I’ve been in a few of our past games,” Sabo said. “I want to get my confidence back for the rest of the season and I get much of my energy from my teammates. In the past few games I’ve had some rough nights and I just want to get on my game for the rest of the season. We all played with a lot of heart tonight.” Definitely a good night for Scarlett. “This was a good one for us after starting slow this season,” Scarlett said. “We played without three girls, who couldn’t be here tonight for various reasons. We just wanted to put on our press against them and get the turnovers. “We’re trying to build on our confidence and this was a good one to help out,” continued Scarlett. “We next play Valor and this is a game that helps us get ready to play them. Haley has certainly has come out of her shell and is gaining confidence. This game, so to speak, can be considered her coming out party.” It’s been a learning season for Arvada and coach, Justin Carpenter. The Redskins
varsity is composed of only one senior, Jodie Mair, and two juniors, Courtney Raab and Cierra Gonzalez, who also by the way, are the only two juniors in the entire program this season. The rest of the Arvada varsity is composed of four sophomores and three freshman. It was one of those freshmen, Meranda Diaz, who had a decent game. The remainder of the junior varsity and Level III squads are filled by 10 sophomores and nine freshman. “I want to stay positive and try hard,” Diaz said. “It was a tough game for us, but I think we all tried hard to do our best.” While the final score looks horrendous for Arvada, it’s not because the girls didn’t try hard. Right from the beginning they were putting out their best efforts. A lot of shots just bounced the wrong way off the rim. “We’ve got a lot of young girls on the team, only the one senior,” Carpenter said. “We just want to keep working hard and to gain experience and to build success. I’m excited to coach these girls. We’re just so inexperienced this year. I want them to be persistent and they are so coachable. It’s youth, and we have a ways to go.”
Jaguars win nail-biter over Valor D’Evelyn girls withstand late comeback from Eagles By Tom Munds
tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com The gym that night had all the elements that make up a great high school basketball game. There was a large, very vocal crowd cheering for both teams, there was fastpaced action on the court, outstanding plays by athletes on both teams and the outcome was undecided until the closing seconds as D’Evelyn outscored host Valor Christian 67-63. The Jan. 29 game lived up to its billing as both teams came into the contest with 7-0 league records. The victory gives the Jaguars sole possession of first place in the 4A Jefferson County League. Coach Chris Olson said the Jaguars are a young team with only one senior on the roster. “We graduated six seniors last year so this is a team that had to do some growing quickly to be competitive in this league,” he said. “We like to run a bit and shoot a bit. We like to keep the pace fast but we also can slow it down and shoot from outside.” The Jaguars are the defending state champion in Class 4A. This was the first meeting of the season with Valor, but there is a chance they could meet again during the playoffs. It was a racehorse tempo on the court for both teams and both got off to a good start, hitting the outside shots as well as scoring by driving to the basket. Valor led 24-19 with 6:23 left in the second quarter. That was when the Jaguars went on a 20-4 run to take a 39-28 halftime lead. During that stretch, D’Evelyn hit eight of 12 field goals, including a pair of threepointers. The Jaguars built their lead to 18 points halfway through the final quarter. But Valor mounted an aggressive defense, forced turnover and outscored D’Evelyn 19-3 to close to within 2 points. Three Eagles shots didn’t go and Aubrey Sotolongo hit the two foul shots with 6.9 seconds left on the clock to ice the win for the Jaguars. “If I had any hair it would have turned gray down the stretch tonight,” Olson said. “We did get kind of nervous toward the end of the game. We expected Valor to gear up and make a run down the stretch and they did. But I am so happy for our kids because
Junior Kayla Walden looks to take a shot for D’Evelyn during the Jan. 29 game against Valor Christian. Both teams came into the game with 7-0 league records.
Valor Christian junior Sara Gibson (20) brings the ball up the court against a D’Evelyn defender during the Jan. 29 league game. The play resulted in an Eagles basket. Photos by Tom Munds
Members of the D’Evelyn girls basketball team celebrate their hard-fought Jan. 29 win over Valor Christian. The Jaguars led by 18 points midway through the fourth period but it took a pair of free throws with about seven seconds left on the clock to ice the team’s 67-63 win. they worked so hard to put themselves in position to win the game.” Morgan Ducklow had 15 points, including five three-pointers and teammate Angi Reed had 12 points and led the team on the boards with eight rebounds. But Sotolongo was the scoring leader with 24 points. “It was a great night full of energy,” the junior said. “We came out and knew we had to play hard against a very good team that was also 7-0 in league play.” She said it got a little scary when Valor went on the late fourth quarter run to draw within 2 points. “We just kept playing hard and we got
Junior Aubrey Sotolongo takes a deep breath as she prepares to shoot a pair of free throws in the closing seconds of the Jaguars’ game against Valor. With her team leading by 2 points, she hit both free throws to ice the game as D’Evelyn won the game, 67-63. the win,” she said. “A win like tonight gives me greater confidence in my skills and in our team.” Sotolongo said her shot had been a little off in the past couple games, but she found
the range in the game against Valor. “I felt good tonight,” she said. “It just felt right out there tonight and my shots were falling. I am sure all the excitement around this game helped too.”
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Westminster’s Jacob Thomas took second place in the 195 lb weight class in a final match with Dolores Huerta’s Marcus Garcia on Saturday at the Thornton Invitational Wrestling Tournament. Photo by Pam Wagner
A tourney to tune up State contenders clash in Thornton By Scott Stocker Thornton’s Josh Cordova was feeling pretty confident about his chances of winning his weight class in the home standing Thornton Invitational Wrestling Tournament last Saturday. And, that’s just how it turned out. Cordova defeated Grandview’s Tyler Ross, 8-2, to win the 170-pound title. He improved his season record to 25-2. He opened his tourney competition by pinning Omar Molina of Frederick in 4-minutes, :22-seconds in the quarterfinals. He then followed with a 16-0, technical fall victory against Kameron Parker of Florence in his semifinal bout. However, the effort was not good enough to lead Thornton to the 13-team tournament title. Top honors went to Grandview, which scored 197.5 points, followed by runner up Florence, 162, and third-place Mead, 143, while Thornton would finish eighth, 113. “You never want to lose at home and this tournament help pick me up,” Cordova said. “I just wanted to stay in control, not to worry and keep focused on what I needed to do. I always want to do better and to make it to state. “I’m feeling confident,” continued Cordova. “I just want to make everyone else on my team happy and to work hard. Winning is nothing that is given to you. We’ll just have to see how it goes the rest of the way.” Ross, who dropped to 29-10 on the season, also knew he was in for a tight match. “I had a good time today, but I knew that I was going to run into strong competition,” Ross said. “This is the first time that I’ve reach a final so I feel I had a pretty good run myself. I just wanted to push hard. Hopefully I’ll make it to state.” Mead’s Sage Budd, who won the Class 4A state championship last season at 126-pounds, was the only unbeaten wrestler in the field heading into the tournament. He was able to remain that way by winning the 132-pound bracket, while also being selected the tournament’s Most Valuable Wrestler by the coaches. Seth Brown, a senior wrestling at 145-pounds, was one of two champions for Grandview. He defeated Westminster’s Brandon McKain-Miller, 6-0 for his title,
thus improving his season record to 31-6. He pinned Thornton’s Brandon Streeter in 3:59 in his quarterfinal match, then followed with a 10-4 victory over Alamosa’s Reis Martinez in the semifinals. “My opponent was not ready to quit on me and he was tough. I could probably see him again at state if we both make it,” said Brown. Added McKain-Miller, “It definitely was a tough match and we could see each other again pretty soon. I’ve had a good season and a positive record so far. This was a good experience today, but I just need to pick it up more.” Westminster’s 195-pound Jacob Thomas also finished second for the Wolves. And, it was the second time he has been pinned by Dolores Huerta’s Marcus Garcia, this time in 1:03. “I wrestled him last year and he was the first to pin me, and now, the first to pin me again this year,” said Thomas, now 25-5. “It’s been a good senior year, but it has been tough. I just don’t want to sit home for state and I think I’ve got a good chance to be there.” Mountain View’s effort was led by the tournament’s 138-pound champion, Erik Lobato-Contreras. He pinned Rangeview’s Kipp Corby in 3:43 in their championship match, thus finishing the day with three tournament falls. He pinned Logan Pethtel of Colorado Springs Christian in 1:19, then reached the final by defeating Mead’s Cristian Cortez, 4-2. “It was just a great tournament today and one which can help us get ready for the regionals and state,” said Lobato-Contreras, now 32-6. “I just want to stay confident and it couldn’t have been better for me today than this. I’m just super excited about the season.” Rangeview was not without its tournament champion, Max Gonzales at 220, and the Raiders also pick up another runner up, Dominic Wenger at 113. Gonzales pinned all three of his opponents, too. He shouldered Westminster’s Carlos Mercado in 1:41 in the quarterfinals, then pinned Alamosa’s Manuelito Casias in 3:08 in the semis. “It’s been a good season and I’m pleased with what I’ve been able to accomplish so far,” said Gonzales, now 31-4. “I just want to take one tournament at a time. I do need to work more on my technique, make quick shots. There is lot to improve and I want to feel confident and improve each time out. Now, we just have to see what will happen the rest of the way.”
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