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Construction-defects bill introduced Staff and wire report A simmering dispute over liability in home construction is heating up at the Colorado General Assembly. On Feb. 10, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 177, which addresses the construction-defects law. The law governs how homeowners can sue builders for shoddy construction. “Currently, there is a defect in state law preventing Coloradans from access to affordable housing such as condominiums,” Senate Majority Leader Mark Scheffel, RParker, said in an emailed statement. “Colo-
radans need more affordable housing, and this bipartisan legislation is an important step toward achieving that goal. It’s vital that we reach across the aisle and work together on the issues facing Colorado, and I’m proud to join Sen. Jessie Ulibarri (DWestminster) in sponsoring and advocating for this important legislation.” Developers say Colorado’s law, passed in 2005, has created a litigious environment and makes it expensive to get insurance, chilling development and contributing to a housing shortage. Consumer advocates fear that reform efforts would push the needle too far in favor of developers.
Condos represent just 3 percent of new housing starts in Colorado, compared to 23 percent in 2007, according to the Homeownership Opportunity Alliance, a coalition of Colorado businesses groups and community leaders. That leaves a lack of alternatives to either buying a single-family home or renting an apartment. “We would obviously like to see more diverse housing, having more opportunities for buyers and not having folks forced into the rental market,” said Loren Furman, senior vice president of state and federal affairs for the Colorado Chamber of Com-
From being helped to being a helper
Dancer shares story of healing to assist Children’s Hospital
WHAT’S NEXT Next steps for comprehensive plan Joint planning commission/city council study session - March 2 Planning commission hearing - March 18 City council hearing - April 27 Next steps for sustainability plan Joint planning commission/city council study session - March 2 Planning commission hearing - April 1 City council hearing - May 11
Comprehensive, sustainability plans near finish line
By Clarke Reader
creader@coloradocommunitymedia. com After beating a rare disorder that temporarily left her unable to breathe or walk on her own, Julia Simpkins, 17, refused to consider doctors’ prognosis that it would take her six months to walk again. “I told them I wasn’t going home in a wheelchair,” she remembers. “This is my senior year and I’m not going to miss it.” And she didn’t. Thanks to hours of effort, and the help and dedication of hospital staff, the Lakewood resident and Golden High School senior walked out of Children’s Hospital Colorado six weeks after entering it. Now, Julia has given back to the hospital by participating in the Alice 105.9 Cares for Kids radiothon hosted by the station on Feb. 12 and 13. The event has raised more than $17 million since its inception. Alice 105.9 holds the title of the top radiothon in the nation. All the money goes to Children’s Hospital. The Alice radiothon raised about $1.6 million. Julia contributed by sitting down with DJs Slacker and Steve and sharing her story, live from Children’s Boettcher Atrium. “I try to focus on all positives, and that’s why I became an ambassador for Children’s Hospital,” she said. Hospital staff nominate patients to serve as representatives in the community. These patients and their families share stories of hope and perseverance through interviews, presentations, and events supporting Children’s Colorado. Julia’s road to being an ambassador began early last June after she had knee surgery because of a dance-related injury. As her mother, Lori, remembers, Julia started to get a tingling in her feet — a tingling that eventually ascended up her body, bringing with it extreme illness and weakness. “We took her to St. Anthony’s and she was then transferred to Children’s, and that’s when we found out she had GuillainBarre,” Lori said. “She was put on a ventilator and remained on it for 30 days while doctor tried different treatments.” Guillian-Barre is a rare disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves. In some cases it can shut down organs, which makes it a potentially deadly illness. The cause of the disorder is still undetermined. At its worst, Julia wasn’t able to speak and could only communicate with the simplest of gestures.
merce and Industry. Some metro-area cities are tackling the issue on their own. Lakewood passed an ordinance in October. Parker and Lone Tree also have moved toward doing so and Castle Rock is considering it if legislation isn’t passed at the state level. In addition to Scheffel and Ulibarri, SB 177 is sponsored by state Reps. Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, and Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont. — Colorado Community Media reporter Amy Woodward and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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getting better. A large support system of friends, family and neighbors also greatly helped, Lori said. “We’d never faced anything like this before, and we were fortunate to have good insurance and the community behind us,”
Lakewood’s updated comprehensive plan and first sustainability is nearly done, and the city threw open its doors to give residents a look at the drafts before the approval process begins. On Feb. 10 and 12 city staff and planners were on hand to answer questions about the updated drafts. “I think we’ve come up with a really good draft - one that’s forward thinking and protects the residents,” said Holly Boehm, a planner with the city. “We worked with the community and every city department to address the needs of our residents.” Work on the plans began in 2013 with a series of open houses to get public input and since then several committees with specific focuses were created to dig into the details of the plan. Residents and community members like Julie Byerlein and Patricia Merkel led these small committees and worked with experts in various fields to create the best plan for the city. “I really enjoy the insight you get from working with people with a different perspective,” said Byerlein, who worked on the sustainability section of the sustainability plan. “The themes of jobs we discussed dovetailed really well into the work being done on West Colfax.” One of the crucial areas of focus on the sustainability side is making sure the environmental goals are measurable, so changes can be made if needed. “We need to be able to show progress and have to look at the metrics for these areas,” Merkel said. “All of our groups
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Julia Simpkins during her recovery period at Children’s Hospital. While she used the wheelchair there, she refused to come home in one. Photo courtesy of Lori Simpkins “The whole thing was pretty scary,” Julia said, “but losing control of my legs and the breathing problems were probably the worst.” Eventually Julia underwent tracheotomy surgery, which allowed her to breathe on her own and communicate. Once she moved to rehabilitation, Julia was able to dedicate all her energy to
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February 19, 2015
Weed windfall doesn’t measure up Marijuana no pot of gold for state By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press
Colorado finally learned Feb. 10 how much tax revenue it collected from recreational marijuana in the first year of sales, and the haul was below estimates — about $44 million. The release of December sales taxes gave Colorado its first full calendar year of the taxes from recreational pot sales, which began Jan. 1, 2014. Colorado was the first government anywhere in the world to regulate marijuana production and sale, so other governments are watching closely. In Washington, where
legal pot sales began in July, the state had hauled in about $16.4 million in marijuana excise taxes by the end of the year; through November, it brought in an additional $6.3 million in state and local sales and business taxes. Colorado’s total haul from marijuana for 2014 was about $76 million. That includes fees on the industry, plus pre-existing sales taxes on medical marijuana products. The $44 million represents only new taxes on recreational pot. Those new taxes were initially forecast to bring in about $70 million. “Everyone who thinks Colorado’s rollin’ in the dough because of marijuana? That’s not true,” said state Sen. Pat Steadman, a Denver Democrat and one of the Legislature’s main budget-writers. By all accounts, the $70 million estimate was a guess. And Colorado has already adjusted downward spending of the taxes, on
everything from substance-abuse treatment to additional training for police officers. Still, Colorado will likely have to return to voters to ask to keep the pot tax money. That’s because of the 1992 TABOR amendment to the state constitution that restricts government spending. The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights requires new voter-approved taxes, such as the pot taxes, to be refunded if overall state tax collections rise faster than permitted. Lawmakers from both parties are expected to vote this spring on a proposed ballot measure asking Coloradans to let the state keep pot taxes. Colorado’s tax results underscore a big conflict facing public officials considering marijuana legalization. Taxes should be kept low if the goal is to eliminate pot’s black market. But the allure of a potential weed windfall is a powerful
argument for voters, most of whom don’t use pot. “Being able to claim some non-trivial tax revenue is important to the legalization movement,” said Jeffrey Miron, a Harvard University economist who follows national drug policy. So far, Colorado’s trail-blazing marijuana experiment shows the tax revenue isn’t trivial. But Colorado has also shown that potsmokers don’t necessarily line up to leave the tax-free black market and pay hefty taxes. If medical pot is untaxed, or if pot can be grown at home and given away as in Colorado, the black market persists. “If you make it voluntary, people won’t necessarily pay,” said Pat Oglesby, a former congressional tax staffer who now studies marijuana’s tax potential at the Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Center for New Revenue.
LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Fed Center accepting vendors for summer market
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The Federal Center is accepting vendor applications for the 2015 summer markets. Interested vendors should visit www. gsa.gov/dfcfarmersmarket to find an application. Vendors at last year’s market included food trucks like Rolling Italian and Lauer Krauts and goods vendors like Great Harvest Bread and Table Mountain Farms.
Fox Hollow Men’s Golf Club openings
The Fox Hollow Men’s Golf Club is now open to serious golfers that love a friendly game and the thrill of competition. The club’s 2015 golf season will host over 16 events designed for fun and challenge for players of all skill levels at one of the best Front Range public golf facilities. With two membership levels golfers can pick one that fits their schedule, playing interests and affordability. For information and sign up go to www. FHMGC.com or contact Fran Sincere at
West Metro, Wheat Ridge host firefighter suicide workshop
Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance and Captain Jeff Dill present the workshop a workshop entitled “Saving Those Who Save Others: suicide prevention and awareness.” The workshop will be from 8 a.m. to noon on March 2 at the West Metro Training Center, 3535 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. The workshop is co-hosted by West Metro Fire Rescue and Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District and provides a direct look into suicides within the fire service. The event will bring to the surface the startling facts and statistics about the rising number of firefighter suicides. Information includes: signs and symptoms, videos, group discussion and a question and answer session. To reserve a seat, please contact Chief Bob Olme at 303-403-5900 or bolme@
wrfire.org. This workshop is funded by a FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant. A donation of $25 per registration is suggested but not required. All donations to go directly to the Colorado Professional Fire Fighter Foundation to help firefighters and their families that have been stricken by tragedy. For more information about FBHA see www.ffbha.org
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 Lakewood are eligible to receive awards, and the winners will be honored during the City Council meeting on April 27. Applicants are evaluated on achievement in one or more of the following areas: climate change and energy conservation; preservation of ecology and biodiversity; green design; waste reduction and recycling; community health and engagement; and economic sustainability. Applicants also must demonstrate how their projects have a positive impact, embrace innovation, overcome challenges and transfer easily to others in similar situations. Online nominations are preferred, but nominations may be sent by email to sustainabilityawards@Lakewood.org or mailed to Sustainability Awards, 480 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, 80226.
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Julia Simpkins with DJs Slacker and Steve. As an ambassador for Children’s Hospital, she recorded an interview for the Alice 105.9 Cares for Kids radiothon. Courtesy of Lori Simpkins
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Lori said. “The community here absolutely rallied around her.” Julia returned to school Sept. 15, and was able to participate as a member of the dance team for the first time during a basketball game in January. Julia still has work to do in her recovery, but she has learned from the experience not to take anything for granted. “It helped me to figure out what I want to go to school for,” she said. “I want to be a pediatric nurse at Children’s on the rehabilitation floor I was on.”
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had people with really diverse backgrounds that helped us throughout the process.” Both documents will be coming before planning commission and city council soon, and the public are invited to examine the plans and comment on their content. “It’s both a challenge and really exciting,” said Jonathan Wachtel, sustainability coordinator. “As we break the trail on this, we need to share the follies and successes. I think this puts Lakewood in the leadership category for other communities.” For more information and to see the draft plans visit www.Lakewood.org/MovingForward/cpac.
A revolutionary new disaster prediction system could be integrated as a tool for first responders statewide. State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp has championed the technology developed by the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder through a House bill, which passed its first committee hearing in a 10-3 vote Feb. 9. Using advanced computer modeling and data sampling, the fire and flood predictor would give first responders 18 hours’ warning of where and when fires and floods are likely to start, what areas they will affect and when it will reach the affected area. The bill requires an appropriation from the general fund for the implementation of the system at $10 million for the next five years. “I see this bill as one that has the potential of saving a great deal of general fund dollars,” said Rep. Don Coram, R-Montrose. “I think it will certainly be beneficial
to the state in the long run.” If the bill makes it through the House and Senate, the system could go online as soon as the spring of 2016. “These Colorado-developed technologies provide Colorado with the unique opportunity to take the lead in putting these systems to work across the state to save lives and property,” said William Mahoney, deputy director of the research applications laboratory at NCAR. The disaster prediction technology will change the way firefighters think on how to fight fires, said Gary Briese, executive director of the nonprofit Colorado State Fire Chiefs group. He added that the decision process by officers in command centers will be sped up significantly and will provide them with resources never seen before. “An accurate, predictive weather forecast can mean life or death to citizens and firefighters,” he said. “This is not just about the technology, it’s about how we think and how we utilize the technology to make those better command decisions.” The most expensive wildfire in Colorado history was the June 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado Springs with insured losses totaling $453.7 million, according to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association.
COSTS OF DISASTER SYSTEM Fiscal Impact Summary* FY 2015-2016 FY 20162017 FY 2019-2020 State Revenue Potential increase Cash Funds State Expenditures $2,284,872 $2,397,229 $2,397,229 General Fund 2,232,904 2,329,754 2,329,754 Centrally Appropriated Costs** 51,968 67,475 67,475 FTE Position Change 3.5 FTE 4.5 FTE 4.5 FTE TABOR Set-Aside Potential increase. Appropriation Required: $2,232,904 - Department of Public Safety (FY 2015-16) * This summary shows changes from current law under the bill for each fiscal year. ** These costs are not included in the bill’s appropriation.
“We do know that Colorado’s dense forest, our irregular terrain, our growing wildlife urban interface and our periodic droughts leave our state susceptible to damaging wildfires and floods,” KraftTharp said. “The cost and the risk from flooding and fire will only increase with rising population and development.”
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Country club welcomes saxophonist
Grammy award winner David Sanchez, a saxophonist, will lead his quartet, the Heartbeats, during a special performance on Wednesday, March 11, at the Mount Vernon Country Club. The concert begins at 8 p.m. with a buffet dinner preceding the concert at 6 p.m. Tickets for dinner and concert are $49.95 per person or $25 a person for concert only seating. In 2005, Sanchez won the Grammy award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for “Coral.” He recorded in the Czech Republic with The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Reservations should be made by calling 303-526-0616. Mount Vernon Country Club is located at 24933 Club House Circle, west of Golden off U.S. 40. MasterCard and Visa are accepted.
Golden Elks tanned your hides
Since 1948, the Elks have collected hides donated by hunters to have them tanned and distributed free to VA Medical Centers all over the country for use in recreational and occupational therapy programs. The Golden Elks have partici-
pated in the program for the last 10 years and requested hides for nearly the latter half of 2014. Thanks to donations received, the Golden Elks processed 250 hides made up of antelope, deer, elk and even cows this year — a record number. Dan Daigle and his wife, Rosile, from Arvada Lodge did most of the processing, and a relative of Dan’s built and donated a metal storage bin for the hides to keep animals from dragging hides all over the neighborhood. Ed Utsch of Golden Lodge, Wayne Rogers and John Collier also helped to bring the project together.
Wrangler’s Run at White Ranch Park reopens Wrangler’s Run at White Ranch Park reopened to recreation on Feb. 11. The half-mile trail was heavily damaged in the September 2013 floods and is reopening thanks in part to support from Jeffco Open Space Trails Volunteers. A stretch of trail about 400 feet long has been rerouted to better withstand future storms. A 1.8-mile section of Mustang Trail remains closed. This section will be rerouted and open to the public by July 2015.
Throughout flood recovery, Jeffco Open Space has benefited from funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Great Outdoors Colorado.
Climbing closure in Clear Creek Canyon Park
Through July 31, Jeffco Open Space has implemented a climbing closure in Clear Creek Canyon Park. Four crags and 12 routes used for climbing in Clear Creek Canyon Park have been closed for the protection of nesting golden eagles. This will ensure compliance with the Federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The following areas will be closed: Stumbling Block, Bumbling Stock and Skinny Legs/ Blonde Formation. These areas are located west of Tunnel 1 in Clear Creek Canyon. Violations of this closure may result in a fine of $100,000, imprisonment, or both.
Jeffco announces Dipper Bridge construction
Dipper Bridge at Lair o’ the Bear Park, four miles west of Morrison on Highway 74, is undergoing repairs to reopen the bridge for the first time since the extreme floods of September 2013. Construction is scheduled for completion March 3.
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State Senate Considers Construction Defects Bill With Its Own Defects
By JIM SMITH, Realtor ®
Several times in the past I have written about the serious problem of construction defects litigation, which I firmly believe is responsible for the drying up of condo construction and the resulting reduction in entry level housing stock throughout Colorado. It is why we see so much construction of rental apartments and so little construction of condos for purchase. All builders and developers must buy insurance to protect them from claims, but virtually all the insurance companies previously writing such policies made good on their threats to stop writing such policies because of current laws on construction defects. Republicans in Colorado’s General Assembly have sponsored legislation in the past to curtail such litigation, with Democrats resisting on the basis that homebuyers deserve protection against shoddy construction. With Republicans now controlling the State Senate, there’s a new bill, SB-177, which is in many ways worse than previous efforts. Clearly, there’s a middle ground, but this isn’t it. Under current law, an HOA board can, without a vote of its membership, engage a contingency law firm to sue builders
or developers for construction defects. HOA boards are solicited by such firms with a seemingly no-lose proposition: the HOA pays nothing unless and until a settlement is reached, not only for legal expenses but also for invasive and non-invasive testing for defects. I witnessed this process at the Millstone development on Clear Creek several years ago. The process dragged on for years, during which condo owners could only sell their units for cash because lenders won’t lend on a condo whose HOA is involved in litigation. SB-177 goes beyond requiring that an HOA’s membership approve such litigation by a majority vote at a membership meeting to requiring a majority vote of all members of the HOA — without even allowing proxies. Can you imagine getting 51% of any HOA’s members to show up at such a meeting and vote unanimously (since 49% aren’t present) on anything, much less a motion to engage in litigation on construction defects? Another requirement is that homeowners and not lawyers must go to district court at their own expense (no lawyers allowed) to file their claim and request arbitration.
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Miners Alley stages shows for children Former music-hall performer returns By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Miners Alley is helping to revive the frivolity of Heritage Square’s Children’s Theatre with the addition of fun and exciting children’s shows at the Golden playhouse. Led by the famed Rory Pierce, who performed at the former Heritage Square Music Hall for almost 25 years, Pierce has brought with him his adored performance skills and expertise along with a handful of actors from the music hall. “I love children’s theater,” said Pierce, who started the children’s program at Heritage Square. “There’s just something really cool about doing Tickets to “Rumpelstiltskin” may shows for be purchased online at www. kids.” minersalley.com for $10 a person. Interested patrons may sign up for Directors an email list for future children’s Len Matheo plays by sending an inquiry to Rory and Lisa Pierce at rory@minersalley.com. For DeCaro of group rates call 303-935-3044. Miners Alley have wanted to add a children’s theater to the Saturday afternoon performances. “Part of our mission here is to be a community hub of the performing arts in Golden,” Len Matheo said. Pierce’s fan following and knowledge of children’s plays made him an ideal choice to help get the children’s theater running, he said. The hallmark of the Miners Alley children’s theater is to include the young audience members in the play. “It’s not a passive thing — they’re engaged,” Pierce said. Reminiscing on his days at the music hall, Pierce said he discovered then that children can help move the story along.
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Former Heritage Square actress Alania Bethreel tries to hide children from the audience from the greedy king played by Luke Tredinnick, back, by disguising them as a chair during a production of Rumpelstiltskin at Miners Alley’s Children’s Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 14. Bethreel is joined by her fellow Heritage Square performers which includes Tredinnick, Rory Pierce, T.J. Miller, Annie Dwyer, Alex Crawford and Randy Johnson. Photo by Amy Woodward And he was right. The debut of the Brothers Grimm’s fairytale classic “Rumpelstiltskin” on Feb. 14 resulted in a roar of laughs and giggles as children were called on stage to help turn straw into gold. “They get to experience the books on a stage and get to see the story come alive,” said Jennifer Stickel of Golden. “It’s fun.” Longtime fans of the actors from the music hall were also present to watch their beloved performers once again.
“We’re here to see the Heritage Square performers from the Heritage Square Music Hall because we love them and we’ve missed them,” said Myrna Wazny of Castle Rock. “We’re kids at heart, even though we’re senior citizens.” “Rumpelstiltskin” will run for five weeks, with a four-week break afterward as Pierce puts together another performance and to allow for the construction of the main stage for Miners Alley’s changing evening plays. As the new director of children’s pro-
gramming at Miners Alley Playhouse, Pierce is working to expand and build a theater education program, which can travel to Denver-area schools while bringing in drama students to Miners Alley to hone their performance skills. “We’re losing, I think, the opportunity for kids to see real live entertainment,” he said. “This exposes them to live theater … and I would like to see that continue … I just think there is a joy to live theater that you don’t get with movies and films.”
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February 19, 2015
LAKEWOOD ART NOTES Symphony hosts third part of concert series
The Lakewood Symphony Orchestra’s next concert, “Tonal Palette” is the third of five concerts in their Painters and Poets Transformed series and will be held at 7:30 p.m. on at Feb. 26 in the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. The symphony will perform RimskyKorsakov’s Russian Easter Overture. Soloman Silber, an internationally known guitarist, is featured in the performance of Manuel Ponce’s Concierto del sur for guitar and orchestra. Finally, the symphony will perform the Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. For more information call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewoodsymphony.org.
‘China Rising’ film comes to Lakewood
The Lakewood Cultural Center presents filmmaker Dale Johnson’s high-definition tour of China’s past and its sparkling, modern future with “China Rising.” The movie will be screened at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. The film takes a breathtaking journey through the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall. “China Rising” tours the Yarlung Tsangpo Canyon in western China, which is much deeper and longer than the Grand Canyon, then takes the audience on a drive through the agricultural region of Heilongjiang Province, before hopping aboard the High Speed Bullet train to Shanghai. Tickets begin at $7 and are available at 303-987-7845, www.Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents and the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway.
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Winner of multiple international jazz vocal competitions, Cyrille Aimée is coming to Lakewood for the first time at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27. Tickets begin at $18 and are available at 303-987-7845, www.Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents and the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and West Alameda Avenue).
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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 303-987-4820 for more information or to register. 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.
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Time for feds to reimburse Colorado Coloradans, perhaps more than anyone else, appreciate the beauty and adventure of the great outdoors, the innovation and job creation that come with a $600 billion recreation economy and the importance of preserving our national treasures. Nearly one-third of our state is federal land. We have more national parks than 46 other states. This year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of those parks. Whether you’re climbing Longs Peak, watching the elk during the fall rut, or just driving Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park offers some of the best hiking, scenery and wildlife viewing that Colorado has to offer. It’s no wonder almost 3 million people visited the park in 2013. And Colorado’s national parks are serious business. In Colorado, more than 5 million people visited our parks spending more than $330 million and supporting nearly 5,000 jobs in 2013 alone. Nationwide, more than 273 million visitors spent about $14.6 billion in the surrounding communities. Unfortunately, the national park system was caught up in the dysfunction of Washington. When Congress shut down the federal government in 2013, the national parks closed along with almost everything else. More than 400 parks and monuments across the nation, employing more than 20,000 Americans, were forced to close
their gates. Fortunately, six states — Arizona, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and our own home state — advanced the National Park Service $2 million to temporarily reopen iconic parks like Rocky Mountain National Park, the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore and the Statue of Liberty. After 16 days, Congress managed to end the manufactured crisis. However, the states that stepped up to foot the bill were never repaid. That’s why we are teaming up with Republican senators including Cory Gardner, Jeff Flake, John McCain, Lamar Alexander and others to sponsor the National Park Access Act. This bipartisan bill will ensure that states are reimbursed for the funds they spent to temporarily reopen national parks during the shutdown. For Colorado, the shutdown couldn’t have come at worse time. It fell during one of Rocky Mountain National Park’s peak seasons, as visitors flocked to see
the changing aspen leaves. Worse, communities like Estes Park, which rely on the tourism, were still reeling from devastating flooding. While Congress was wasting time in endless debates, Coloradans were dealing with an unprecedented natural disaster. An entire year of rain fell in one day, damaging more than 18,000 homes, forcing tens of thousands of Coloradans to evacuate, tragically killing 10 people. The revenue generated by the visitors to the legendary park was crucial in helping Estes Park rebuild following the catastrophic destruction. Thankfully, Colorado intervened to keep the gates open when Congress couldn’t get their act together to pass a funding bill for the year. From the Great Sand Dunes to Mesa Verde to Rocky Mountain, our national parks are not only one of the most valuable legacies we can pass on to the next generation, but are also key economic drivers for towns and cities throughout Colorado and the nation. Thankfully in a time of crisis, our state took the necessary steps to keep the park gates open and support recovering communities. It’s about time that the federal government kept its promise and reimbursed Colorado and other states. Our bill will make certain that happens. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.
Remember what it means to be a team The other day, I was eating lunch at one of my schools, and it was one of those gorgeous days we’ve been having, so I ate outside and watched the kids playing at recess. Some of the older kids were playing basketball, and there were four kids who obviously knew and liked each other on one team, and there were five other guys who got together to play against them, so the four recruited one kid who was watching them to play on their team. And I have no idea why. After they told the one kid who to defend on the other team, it was like he didn’t exist. They didn’t pass to him, they didn’t throw screens for him, they didn’t “high five” him after good plays, and, when the game was over, they didn’t thank him or pat him on the back. And the four aren’t bullies, and the fifth wasn’t terrible. But somewhere, somebody forgot to tell them what it means to be on a team. This was especially interesting to me, given all that has happened in the “bigtime” sports world over the last few weeks. Coaches Mike Krzyzewski of Duke University and Greg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs both won their 1,000th games as a basketball coaches. And, even though they both have great players, they win games by playing great team basketball. And there was also the Super Bowl, which was about as exciting a game as I can remember. On the one side were the Seattle Seahawks, a team who boasted an incredible team defense, which is bril-
liantly designed to work as a team; on the other side was the New England Patriots, who will beat you throwing, or running, or even by deflating the football. It’s a total team concept. And on the fateful play, one of the stars was required to simply stuff his man at the line so a 5th-string player could be the hero. Brilliant teamwork. “Team” has become a somewhat passé concept in this day and age. Many athletes long ago abandoned the idea of considering their needs second to the needs of their teams. And who can blame them? When the difference between superstardom and a “nice” career is a few hundred million in endorsements, you can sympathize with that attitude. The problem with that attitude is that it has trickled down to permeate other parts of society. How many people are actually adept at working with others to solve problems, regardless of who gets the credit? How many people do you know who willingly share tips and secrets and wisdom
with peers, with no thought to personal reward? And the most important team in all of society has a staggering rate of failure: the family. One in two marriages ends in divorce, while roughly 40 percent of all children born enter the world with only one parent by their side. That’s not a recipe for success. It has taken me a long time to realize it, and it will take me the rest of my life to get good at it, but my team are the people who sleep under the same roof as I do every night. And we’re a good team: there are things I’m an idiot at that my wife is a genius at, and my children have learned how and when to contribute, and they work together (sometimes to our chagrin) to get things done, and what I lack in wisdom I make up for in energy. And things start getting rough around the house only when one or more of us starts thinking about ourselves and not caring about the team. I don’t know if the breakdown of teams is because of the breakdown of the family, or if the two are coincidental victims of larger cultural influences. But I do know this: life, like sports, is a lot better when the team comes first. Who’s your team? 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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What movie or actor are you rooting for during this year’s Oscars?
“Steve Carell in ‘Foxcatcher’” Phillip Dieterle
“Reese Witherspoon in ‘Wild.’” Lindsay Yoxsimer
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Contemplating what ‘to die for’ means Organic and natural food grocery stores are popular … so popular, in fact, that parking there is often an exercise in futility. Recently, I parked across the street and walked over. As I strolled through the lot, I noted more than one car circling and hovering, hovering and circling. When I saw another shopper leaving the store, keys in hand, the thought that sprang to mind was, “People would kill for your spot.” But this phrase caught me short — I rarely think it, and when I do, I make sure not to say it out loud — because I don’t believe that people would kill for a parking spot, although recent road rage-type incidents may be proving me wrong. Likewise, I cringe on the rare occasions when — usually in praise of some gastronomical delight — I might think, “This hot salsa is to die for!” I prefer other reactions, such that for as my world-famous chicken green chili that will drop you to your knees, for instance.
This has made me consider what is to die for. Most of us can point to a person or people in our lives for who we would jump in front of a bus to shove them out of the way. There are also, of course, people who choose employment where their jobs are to take a bullet for someone else, so certainly they believe that the people they protect are worth that risk. Our armed forces, too, accept an everpresent reality that they might have to make the ultimate sacrifice (and I believe
this phrase is true) for their ideals — ideals of family, country, home, of freedom, of liberation, of the concept that strength is for the purpose of protecting the weak. Countless other people throughout time — who usually start out as ordinary as you or I - have ended up dying for what they believe in, for what they hold dear: human rights, civil rights, social injustice, freedom … freedom from oppression, from slavery, from tyranny. So it seems appropriate after President’s Day, a holiday celebrating our country’s leaders, to honor those people around the world who have died for what they believe in. For example, last year when I visited the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the presence of such courage, such conviction was palpable. Assassinations such as Abraham Lincoln’s have rocked the very foundations of our society, along with that of Martin Luther King, Jr., to name just a couple. I
grieve their loss and ache for the whatmight-have-beens. I grieve the loss of Benazir Bhutto and am horrified by the attack on Malala Yousefzai, who fortunately survived to continue her advocacy for the girls of the world. I remain in awe of their ideals, their convictions, and their courage. So the next time a cliché phrase pops into my mind such as, “People would kill for that parking spot,” or “This salsa is to die for,” I will banish it as quickly as it came. Yes, there are people and situations and ideals for which any of us might accept the possibility of such a thing happening… and for me, they are not in a parking lot or on the dining room table. Andrea Doray is a writer who will gladly share her drop-you-to-your knees chicken green chili recipe. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
Helping children meet challenges Resilient children take responsibility for their actions, have a healthy positive outlook on life, accept themselves, and move forward after failure, disappointment, or other difficulties. They keep a positive attitude, develop coping skills, and arise to meet challenges with strength and determination to do their best no matter what. It’s not easy to raise these children, but easier than picking up the pieces later. By request here are more suggestions from the American Psychological Association.
Making connections Encourage children to be a friend in order to get friends. Teach them how to make friends, including the skill of feeling another’s pain. Sometimes they need help looking for others who have their same interests. Not all children love sports, but they can try a variety. Tennis anyone?
There are children with the same interests everywhere who can become friends for play dates. Analyze their skills and what they like to do. Do they love Lego’s, math, reading, art, music, science, or building? Find classes even if you have to teach them. One family started a Lego Club before school and found friends. Do they like to read? Attend library programs and find reading friends. Unfortunately, not all friends may go to the same school, but
they have the same interests. Connecting with people provides social support and strengthens resilience. Teach them “finding friends” words and habits. Let others go first and compliment sincerely. For practice, give children opportunities to help younger ones look at pictures in a book. Teachers often have more suggestions. “Some children find comfort in connecting with a higher power, whether through organized religion or privately, “according to the APA. Many parents and grandparents introduce children to traditions of worship and help children find new friends this way, by helping others, doing volunteer work, and not focusing so much on themselves.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Why didn’t board members vote for waivers? Why do we have a split in the school board, with members pulling in opposite directions, and disrupting the progress of the newly-elected majority? Holdover member and former board president Lesley Dahlkemper works for the Colorado Education Initiative, which received $22 million from the Gates Foundation and supports Common Core. This is counter-productive. Holdover member and former board secretary Jill Fellman is on that page also. Neither lady voted with the board majority to apply for waivers from Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers tests. Waivers are a must because of the flood of complaints about excessive test preparation at the expense of productive learning. PARCC is causing consternation in the ranks of students, parents and teach-
ers. Its connection to the widely-disliked Common Core adds even more need for wasteful test cramming. Common Core, with its federally-driven standards, College Board curricula slanting and data-mining, has been attacked from all quarters. What is the reasoning of these union-supported members? Dahlkemper and Fellman also voted yes on the plan to sell $80 million worth of Certificates of Participations for an unnecessary stadium. This was defeated, but indicates the negative activities these two union-supported board members. COPs are the risky, expensive way to finance an unpopular project without public approval. Not only are they endangering the education process and taxpayer wallets, but are working to return control of the school district to unions. Parents and taxpayers, watch out! Tom Graham, Arvada
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dren “independence to try new things they initiate” with safety in mind such as opening a container or climbing a slide. Be there with a watchful eye, but give them space. Point out struggles as challenges to overcome, not tests to avoid. Teach them family phrases such as “this too shall pass,” “every challenge makes you stronger,” to nurture this outlook. The refrain can be sung loudly like the Kelly Clarkson song with different words and emphasized with hugs. Highly recommended is a new book by Dr. Deborah Gilboa, “Get the Behavior You Want Without Being the Parents you Hate!” She is a down-to-earth expert, married with four young boys and a sense of humor. For more see grandparentsteachtoo.org and wnmufm.org for “Learning Through the Seasons” pod casts and live Tuesdays 4:35 pm and Saturdays 8:35 am during NPR news.
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Margaret (Elaine) Pepper Margaret Pepper of Arvada & Wheat Ridge passed away 1/3/2015. GIESER
Joyce M. Gieser Joyce M. Gieser, of Arvada passed away on January 25, 2015. Joyce is survived by her husband, Steve; children, Tammera, Cheri, Tammy, Travis, Tonya, Todd and Troy; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; borthers, Henry, Robert (Joe) and Perry (Lee Roy); and sister, Hazel. She was preceded in death by her father, Perry; mother, Ethlemae; and brother, Ted (Monty). A memorial service will be at 2 PM, Thursday, February 19 at Northglenn Christian Church, 1800 E. 105th Pl in Northglenn.
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Carolyn Dagny Stolte returned to her heavenly home on February 3, 2015. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in our Lord supported her in her battle with cancer and ultimately gave her peace. She was born September 28, 1939 in Greeley, Colo. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2470 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, Colo. 80214. Carolyn requested to be cremated. Her ashes, along with her husband’s ashes, (Les Stolte, who preceded her in death), will be interred at the family plot in the Arvada Cemetery in
Arvada, Colo. A reception at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will follow; all are welcome. Carolyn is survived by daughters, Sharon (Tommy) Howell of Overland Park, Kan., and Susan (James) Hurley of Gardner, Kan.; Son, Russell (Pam) of Brighton, Colo.; her grandchildren, Sam, Hanna, Molly, Cooper and Kristin (Bobby) Strain; great grandchild, Mac; her in-laws, Robert and Barbara Stolte, William and Kathy Austin, Bud Capps, Ruth Sorensen and Donna Sorensen; and her many nephews and nieces. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
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Maybe the answer is all in the question Have you ever found yourself so distracted during a conversation where you had to ask the other person, “What did you say?” And maybe it’s not even the fact that you were distracted — maybe the other person was just talking too slow or too fast for you to comprehend what they had said, so again you ask, “What did you say?” Or the discussion could just be very confusing or shocking and just so you make sure that you are abundantly clear on what was being said you ask the same question, “What did you say?”
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discussion, we are all just out of practice. One person I spoke with didn’t focus or point the finger of blame on texting and technology, instead they felt like we are all so busy, running a million miles an hour, and caught up in what we “have” to do that we have forgotten how to slow down and take the time to talk with others. Not talking “at” others, but talking “with” others. And when this happens, our personal agendas are so important to us that we just don’t listen anymore. How are you doing at the whole listening thing? If you are struggling with it, let me give you a few things that I have used to help me become a better listener. • Ask questions instead of making statements: The more you ask others about themselves and their jobs, hobbies, or families, the more interesting they will become. So instead of trying to jump in with your own stories, just replace what you had wanted to say with another question • Write things down: The more we write down, the more people will talk. This is usually suggested in a business conversation like a sales call, team meeting, or a job interview. However, in social settings when someone gives me a good idea or recommends something I ask if it would be okay if I made a note to myself. The other person is generally gracious and feels a sense of pride that they can be of help. • Repeating a question or statement: If you are really struggling with listening, this tip should help you the most. When you are engaged in a conversation, try repeating back what the other person had said or turn it into a question like, “Excuse me, but what I think I heard you say was that you are a respiratory therapist, is that correct?” The point of all three tips is that you become an intentional listener and not just a casual listener. This places the focus squarely on the other person and their interests and you will minimize and maybe even eliminate the need to ask, “What did you say?” So again, how about you? Are you an intentional listener already? Do you have listening tips of your own? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we take the time to become a better listener, who knows, we may just learn something along the way too. So listen up and let’s make this a better than good week. Michael Norton is a Colorado resident, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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The Jeffco Schools Foundation 2015 Equity and Excellence Art Exhibit features work of Catherine Comitor, of Golden High School. Courtesy photos
Foundation holds annual show at education center By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Many students’ art gets hung on the refrigerator, but thanks to the efforts of visual arts instructors and the Jeffco Schools Foundation, some get their art hung for all to see. The foundation will host its 14th annual Equity and Excellence art exhibit at the Jeffco Public Schools Education Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, No. 27, in Golden. The free show runs through March 31 and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit is in its 14th year, and is coordinated by art teachers Aimee Pickar, of Swanson Elementary School, and Phyllis Bubeck, of Wayne Carle Middle School. It is the only kindergarten-through-12th-grade Jeffco student exhibit. “The show has always been an optional thing for students to participate in, and over the years it has grown in size to the point we had to hang it at the education center,” said Shannon May, visual art curriculum coordinator with Jeffco. “This is different from other shows we do, in that the teachers do a write-up on the process and what Colorado Arts standards are addressed with each work. Teachers also get artist statements from students on what it took to create art.” The focus of the art in the exhibit is the students’ varying perspectives on the cultures they grew up in and see all around them. “The nice thing about Jeffco is we’ve always had art in every level, from elementary to middle school and high school,” May said. This is the sixth year the Jeffco Schools Foundation has supported stu-
Rioja owners Beth Gruitch and Jennifer Jasinski threw a “coming out” party Feb. 9 to show off the extensive remodel of the 10-year-old restaurant on Larimer Square. Drinks flowed, bites were passed and local movers and shakers — including Larimer Square boss Jeff Hermanson — came to ogle the new digs. “We’ve grown up,” Jasinski said about the sleeker, sparer and more sophisticated restaurant decor from Denver-based Boss Architecture. James Beard award-winning chef Jasinski and business partner Gruitch reopened their flagship restaurant on Feb. 4 after a nearly monthlong complete renovation. “Our food, service and wine program have never been better,” Jasinski said. “Now, we’ve got a sexy new design to show off our skills. I can’t wait for everyone to see it.” A fully re-envisioned seating concept complete with chairs and booths covered in a sage green crushed velvet, multiple booth and banquette seating options, and a more intimate lounge area are all part of the new look. To celebrate the robust nature of the wine program at Rioja, the wine display is the centerpiece of the new design as it moved out from the edge of the space into the center of the room. Rioja is the flagship restaurant of Crafted Concepts and is located at 1431 Larimer St. More information at www.riojadenver. com or by calling 303-820-2282. Other Crafted Concepts restaurants include Bistro Vendome, Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen in Larimer Square, and Stoic & Genuine in Denver’s historic Union Station.
Foxworthy coming to Denver
Aimee Pickar and Phyllis Bubeck are the show chairs of the Jeffco Schools Foundation 2015 Equity and Excellence Art Exhibit. The show features the works kindergarten through 12th-grade students. dent art shows, and Bubeck said these kinds of programs wouldn’t be possible without the organization’s continued dedication. “We are very grateful for the continued support of the Jeffco Schools Foundation of this show and their support of all of the district art shows,” she wrote in an email interview. “Without their support, we would not have the opportunity to continue this show.” Arts teachers all over the county submit students’ work for the show, and May said the quality of the work reflects the strong arts curriculum students have in Jeffco. “I come from a middle-school teacher background and it was so heartwarming to see students whose work is on display visit the show,” she said. “They seek out the works by students at the elementary school they attended and then look at the work from the high school they are going to, so they have an idea of what’s possible.” In addition to the visibility, students
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come away from the experience with a new perspective on art and self-esteem. With society becoming more and more visual, May said the exhibit is a chance to get a look at the business side of art. “This show provides an opportunity for the community to view wonderful works of student art and to gain insight into the learning process of the history, culture, skills and techniques that are involved in the teaching and the making of the art,” Bubeck wrote. For more information visit jeffcoschoolsfoundation.org.
The Zarlengo Foundation presents country-style comedian Jeff Foxworthy at 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Bellco Theatre inside the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. Tickets are on sale for $45 to $65 plus service charges at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Proceeds will benefit The Zarlengo Foundation, a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose guiding principle is to support families of learningdisabled children. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to schools and programs in the community that provide specialized education for children with learning disabilities, including but not limited to language-based attention and nonverbal disabilities such as dyslexia and attention deficit disorder. For additional information about The Zarlengo Foundation, visit www.zarlengofoundation.org. For information on sponsorship packages, please contact Kathryn Zarlengo at 303-357-5633 or kmzar@ comcast.net.
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In the prime of Colorado’s ski season, Paradise 4 Paws, Denver’s new pet resort, has introduced a guiltless boarding package for pet parents who ski or snowboard. Paradise 4 Paws Denver opened in Denver International Airport’s WorldPort facility in December; however, the below package includes round-trip transportation to and from the resort’s Boarding Lounge at Pets on Broadway in central Denver, in addition to other ski-themed and snuggly amenities, such as the PAWpres-Ski Package:
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The package, a $200 value, is available for $140 for two nights in an Executive Dog suite. Additional suite types and stay lengths are available starting at $112. Special package pricing expires March 26. Paradise 4 Paws features expansive pet suites, complete with premium bedding, nightly tuck-in service, playtime and access to public-area webcams. Many suites also include flatscreen televisions with canine-friendly programming and personal, 24-hour in-suite private webcams. For more information, go to www.paradise4pawsdenver.com.
Moe’s opens in Steamboat
The Steamboat Springs branch of Moe’s Original Bar B Que opened Feb. 10 at 1898 Kamar Plaza. The quick service restaurant offers its fresh from the pit meats and down-home sides as take-out, as well as a catering service serving the greater Steamboat Springs area. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Moe’s Original Bar B Que will capture the commercial west side lunch crowds while afternoon and evening hours will accommodate after-work customers with a full service bar, cheap beers, Colorado craft brews, and happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. “In a resort town that caters to visitors, Steamboat locals can often feel squeezed out of their own community during peak ski and summer tourist seasons,” said co-owner Chris Gander. “Since all of the Steamboat owners are longtime locals, we want to serve our fellow residents what they deserve and crave — reasonably priced food and cheap beers in a relaxed atmosphere away from the resort madness of Ski Town USA.” For additional information about Moe’s Original Bar B Que, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com.
On Saturday, Feb. 7 Performance Now sold its one-hundred thousandth ticket to Philip Steckley. Area businesses, restaurants and theater companies all donated to the prize package. “It was great that the winner was a long-time season ticket holder and that we could give them a ‘thank-you’ gift for supporting us over the years,” said Ken Goodwin, executive producer of Performance Now, which performs musicals annually in Lakewood. From left are, Rhonda and Philip Steckley, Ken Goodiwn, Craig Ross and Michael Bowerman. Courtesy of Performance Now
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A New York architect has won the contest to create a design for the Stanley Hotel’s hedge maze, made famous in the movie “The Shining” (which was not filmed at the Estes Park hotel). The hotel held a contest asking people around the world to submit ideas, and the winner, Mairim Dallaryan Standing, was selected from more than 300 entries from 34 countries. Standing won two plane tickets, hotel accommodations and two all-access passes to the Stanley Film Festival, which will be held April 30 through May 3. The hotel will install the maze this spring to coincide with the Stanley Film Festival.
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remembers being a self-sufficient child: his earliest memory was leaving his mother’s stay house (at age 3) to ride a mile on his trig cycle to his father’s place. That was just before his parents battled, his mother left for good, his father “got busted,” and Schmidt was sent to Southd t- ern California to temporarily live with his grandparents, who shipped him to Oregon when his father got out of jail. There, com. Schmidt and his dad lived in a series of “leftover” houses with a variety of “flower children, baby boomers and hippies” ue who taught Schmidt about sex, drugs and avoiding outsiders. When he was 7, he and his father relong cated to Seattle, where they moved in with ily his dad’s boyfriend – thus, Schmidt learned that his father was gay. Three years later, e another boyfriend got sick with a “weird fed ver” and then Schmidt’s father “came down ha with the same bug.” Schmidt pretended py to cry when the diagnosis of AIDS was confirmed. can By the beginning of his senior year, k Schmidt – whose school attendance was er. want reare
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Drug incidents rise in Colorado schools Uuneven state data doesn’t specify substances behind numbers By Katie Kuntz
Rocky Mountain PBS I-News The first months of legal recreational marijuana in Colorado saw a jump in drug policy violations in the state’s public schools, a Rocky Mountain PBS I-News analysis of Department of Education data has found. The biggest spike in violations came in the state’s middle schools, according to the analysis. The first months of legal recreational marijuana coincided with the winter and spring of the 2013-14 school year. “Middle-schoolers are most vulnerable to being confused about marijuana,”
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said Dr. Christian Thurstone, attending physician for the Denver Health Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment program. “They think, ‘Well, it’s legal so it must not be a problem.’” In many cases, marijuana is simply more available to younger teens, officials say. “We have seen parents come in and say, `Oh that’s mine, they just took it out of my room,’ and that sort of thing,” said school resource officer Judy Lutkin of the Aurora Police Department. “Parents have it in their houses more often, and the kids just can take it from home.” The hike in drug violations came as overall suspensions, expulsions and referrals to police for other transgressions decreased between the year of legalization and the previous academic year, 2012-13. The I-News analysis found: • Middle schools had the highest percentage increase in drug violations, rising 24 percent in the school year ending last spring. This led to a decade high of 951 drug incidents in middle schools. • Drug incidents reported by all public schools hit a decade high last school year, rising 7.4 percent to 5,377 incidents. There are more drug violations in high schools, but those numbers stayed flat during the first year of legalization. • Statewide, since medical marijuana stores opened widely in 2010, drug incidents are the only major category of conduct violations that rose in Colorado school districts, according to the data.
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Still, it’s hard to discern the specific types of drugs involved in the increased number of reports, as statewide policies to measure and extrapolate teen use of marijuana and other drugs are often inconsistent and unreliable. In fact, the data collected by the Colorado Department of Education does not identify any specific drugs. Instead, this data lumps prescription drugs, heroin, cocaine and marijuana all into the same category of disciplinary cases. “I would say that at any given time, any day of the week, there are probably about 10 percent of kids in the high school that are under the influence of something,” said
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school resource officer Susan Condreay, of the Aurora Police Department. Marijuana is second only to alcohol in teen substance abuse, according to the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, an annual survey from the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment. “Alcohol is by far and away the most used substance by middle-schoolers, then it goes down for marijuana and tobacco is just below that,” said Dr. Thurstone. “Prescription drug use is number four, and it’s increasing, so that’s been an alarming increase, as well, that we need to pay attention to.” The Department of Education wants to address the lack of specificity in its drug reporting, according to Rep. Polly Lawrence, R-Roxborough. She said she was asked to carry a bill that would require schools to be more transparent with their drug reporting, particularly about marijuana.
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The National Survey on Drug Use and Health ranked Colorado as the second worst state in the country for prescription drug abuse in 2013. That year, 598 people of all ages in the state died from unintentional drug poisoning, according to the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health. That’s nearly four times the number of deaths that were caused by drunk driving during the same period. Still, marijuana remains a top priority for school resource officers and treatment providers, especially in middle schools. Denver Public Schools hired a district substance abuse treatment coordinator this school year, who will focus greater attention on middle schools. “According to our data, middle schools are where most people begin to experiment,” said John Simmons, DPS executive director of student services. “It’s much easier to stop someone from using in the first place than it is to stop it once it’s started.” The Denver district saw a 7 percent increase in drug incidents, from 452 in 201213 to 482 in the 2013-14 year. Simmons says that marijuana accounts for almost every drug incident. Some say that legalization might help provide resources for addressing underage consumption of marijuana, using tax revenue generated through legal sales. “The fact is that we had a significant number using marijuana then and now (before and after legalization),” Simmons said of public schools in Denver. “We are hopeful that these changes will provide more resources.”
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Ralph Moody Silent Auction & Community Night Tuesday, February 24th from 5-8:00 PM at C.B. Potts Restaurant & Brewery (43 West Centennial Blvd., Highlands Ranch – Broadway and C-470)
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FOR ALL AGES 9725 W. 50th • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 421-3800 Main
A Silent Auction and Community Night fund raiser is being held Tuesday February 24th from 5-8:00 PM at C.B. Potts Restaurant and Brewery.
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All proceeds will be submitted to the Ralph Moody Elementary School PTO and will have a direct impact on students. It will supply additional classroom staff, new technology, cultural programs, classroom and playground equipment, supplies and more.
Jefferson Unitarian Church 14350 W. 32nd Ave.
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An awesome array of silent auction items will be available including: bicycles, Nuggets tickets, Theater/ motel/restaurant packages, spa packages, toy packages and much, much more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the auction with C.B Potts donating 10 percent of their proceeds to the fund raiser. All silent auction sales are donated directly to the school PTO.
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February 19, 2015
YOUR WEEK MORE THEATER/SHOWS HOMESCHOOL CLASS PRODUCTION COLORADO ACTS presents an 8- to 12-year-old Friday morning homeschool class production of “The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood,” at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11455 W. 1-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.ColoradoACTS.org. Join us for a swashbuckling, adventurous romp in Sherwood Forest as Robin Hood and his band of Merry Folk save the poor from the tyranny of the elite. Maid Marian and her court of maidens fair also enlist the aid of the brave men and women who stand for justice no matter the cost. ‘THE FANTASTICKS’ PHAMALY THEATRE Company presents “The Fantasticks,” the world’s longest running musical, 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. JASON BISHOP: THE PARANORMAL TOUR LAKEWOOD CULTURAL Center presents Jason Bishop: The Paranormal Tour at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets are available at 303-987-7845, at www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, or at the box office. Jason Bishop has been called surprisingly funny and truly magical while delivering his illusions to a heart-pumping soundtrack of current rock and pop music. CHILDREN’S THEATER SHOW MINERS ALLEY Children’s Theatre presents “Rumpelstiltskin” through Saturday,
March 7, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Tickets are available at 303-935-3044 or go to www.minersalley.com. Appropriate for ages 12 and younger.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS EVERGREEN CHORALE presents “Little Shop of Horrors” from Friday, Feb. 20, to Sunday, March 8, at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Purchase tickets online at www. evergreenchorale.org or call 303-674-4002. Suitable for all ages. FLAMENCO PERFORMANCE, WORKSHOP LAKEWOOD CULTURAL Center presents Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana’s “The Soul of Flamenco” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets are available at www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, 303-987-7845 or at the box office. In addition to the performance, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana will conduct a dance workshop for ages 55 and older from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Clements Community Center. Call 303-987-4820 for information or to register. SUMMER JOB FAIR
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 720898-7405 for information on costs and to register.
EVENTS 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. 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 dates and topics: Monday, Feb. 23, Double Dog Management (for families overwhelmed by a multi-dog household); Monday, March 2, Greetings (learn the appropriate way for your dog to meet another). MAKING AN ORDINARY LIFE EXTRAORDINARY TIPS FOR transforming a normal life into a remarkable one are set to be discussed and shared at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Make a Difference Now: Choose to Be Extraordinary,” includes a filmed interview with best-selling author Mark Sanborn who will share his thoughts on living an exceptional life. Sanborn investigated this topic in his popular book The Fred Factor, the story of Fred the Postman. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. NATURE PROGRAMS MAJESTIC VIEW Nature Center offers a number of programs this winter. Must register by calling 720-898-7405 or stop by the center. Schedule: Winter Tales, cozy up by a warm fire for story time from 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday Feb. 25; After Nappers Club, let a naturalist guide your child (ages 2-5) through the wonders of Majestic View Park from 4-5 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 26, March 5; After School Club, your child (ages 6-12) will develop a stewardship for nature and a love of science while exploring the park and participating in hands-online learning, 4-5 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 26, March 5. Program is for ages 8 and older; Chicks to Hens, learn about keeping chickens including shelter, predators, buying and raising chicks, eggs, breeds and more, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21; Tai Chi, redirect the stress of live into something smooth, nourishing and strengthening, from Monday, Feb. 23 to Monday, March 30. Beginning class is from 6:15-7:15 p.m. and continuing class is from 5-6 p.m.; Amazing adaptations, meet ambassador animals from the Downtown Aquarium, from 10:3011:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. TAE KWON DO CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
THEATER PERFORMANCE MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “The Cripple of Inishmaan” through Sunday, March 8, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Contact 303-935-3044 or go to www. minersalley.com.
THE COLORADO Taekwondo Institute has scheduled its Super Bowl Championship Tournament for Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28 at Alameda International High School. The tournament is open to students of all ages and belts. It is hosted at Alameda International High School. Black belt competitions will start at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, and under black belt competitions will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Register at www.coloradotaekwondo.com. EVERGREEN ICE BIKE RACE RIDERS AGES 18 and older are invited to the Evergreen Ice Bike Race on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Evergreen Lake. Athletes can register at www.evergreenrecreation.com. Snow bikes or studded tires are highly recommended. Race day registration is from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and the race will start at 10 a.m. Contact Tong Song, Evergreen Bicycle Outfitters, 303-674-6737 or tsong72@gmail.com.
FOOTHILLS PARK & Recreation District plans a job fair from
1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Peak Community & Wellness Center, 6612 S. Ward St., Littleton. Meet department supervisors to determine their interest level and qualifications for part-time and seasonal jobs in aquatics, summer camps, maintenance and more. Dress your best and bring your resume. Tips on resumes, interviewing and the job search process will be offered. Visit www.ifoothills.org/jobs.
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/
WHERE TO START TO LOVE YOUR HEART TAKING CARE of your heart doesn’t have to be complicated. Start by uncovering some common heart myths, and then begin your journey toward heart health with three simple dietary strategies and three supplements that will pump up your heart health. Program is from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Natural Grocers, Lakewood, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303989-4866.
HEALTH FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREENING TAKE A free 15-minute functional movement screening to identify limitations or asymmetries from Stephanie Uszacki, certified athletic trainer and exercise specialist, and Becky Kellog, physical therapist, from Cherry Creek Wellness Center. Screening is designed for individuals who are healthy and active, or athletic. Seven movements will challenge your balance and strength. Screenings are offered from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 21, at Rolling Sands, 5709 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303422-1452 for reservations. Go to http://www.rollingsandsharmony.com/pages/blog. htmlfebruary-store-event-identifying-assymmetries-or-risk-for-injury/ TRY HEALTH, WELLNESS, ENRICHMENT CLASSES
CONCERTS/MUSIC JAZZ OVER EASY ARS NOVA SINGERS SHOW
JOIN MARTI Henry on trombone and his swinging friends for a swinging evening of jazz from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Café Del Sol, 508 Garrison St., Lakewood. Reserve a table; call 303-238-7999.
ARS NOVA Singers will perform Saturday, Feb. 21, and Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Fiske Planetarium at the University of Colorado in Boulder. “Out of This World: A Choral Odyssey,” will be a musical performance matched with a constellation of spectacular sights. Music will include works by Ola Gjeilo, Meredith Monk, Boulder composers Paul Fowler and Bill Douglas, and more. Shows are at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 21, and 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 22. Tickets are on sale at www.ArsNovaSingers.com, with remaining tickets available at the door.
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.
EXPLORE HEALTH, wellness and enrichment opportunities at the Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Department’s Try-Like-A-Do, a free class demonstration event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Demonstrations include chair massage, reflexology, reiki, music, art, pilates, group indoor cycling, youth sports, archery, cooking, and more. Visitors who complete a TryLike-A-Do Passport will be entered into a drawing for a choice of a free 20 visit punch card to the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 1 massage/reiki/reflexology session, 1 personal training session, 1 nutrition consulting session, or children’s activity baskets. No registration or RSVP is necessary to come to Try-Like-A-Do. Participants should wear appropriate, comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. Call 303-231-1300.
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 from 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.
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SPORTS
February 19, 2015
Three-point barrage lifts Lakewood over Ralston Valley Ralston-Lakewood split season series, now head down the final stretch of games By Scott Stocker The number three certainly came up big for Lakewood’s Mackenzie Forrest last Wednesday as the Tigers hosted Ralston Valley in a crucial, Jefferson County League game. After all, she wears the number 33. This time it was the number of threepoint baskets Forrest accounted for while leading the Tigers to a 63-34 victory against Ralston Valley. She made six three-pointers, to score a game-high 28 points. Yet, her six also helped the Tigers total 13 long-range baskets. Lakewood’s Anissa Barela and Madeline Miller each tallied three, three-point baskets, while Marisela Perez scored added one. Lakewood, coached by Chris Poisson, improved to 10-1 in the League and 15-5 overall. With the victory, the Tigers jumped
into a first-place tie for league honors. Ralston Valley, under coach Jeff Gomer, fell to 10-1 in the league, 14-6 overall. Ralston Valley won its first encounter with Lakewood, 69-41, back on Jan. 16. Now, with three league games remaining for each team, should be an interesting stretch run. Ralston Valley led 8-6 after the first quarter of play but trailed 17-10 at the half as the Mustangs only scored on a pair of free throws in the second quarter by Micheala Shaklee. And, those two came with only 40 seconds left in the half and would help Shaklee lead the scoring for the Mustangs with nine points. “This was a special game against Ralston Valley,” Forrest said. “We were working to get our shots off, and it finally paid off after our slow start. We had a great third quarter and we were able to carry over our efforts into the fourth. I felt we were playing our best game of the season against a fine opponent.” Poisson was also quite pleased with the way Lakewood was able to put the ball in the basket in the second half. The Tigers
opened the game with a pair of their threepoint baskets for a quick 6-0 lead with 6:32 left in the quarter. Surprisingly, those would be their only points of the quarter. And, it’s interesting to note their first five baskets from the field were three-pointers. The only two-pointer in the first half came with only :02-seconds left on a basket by Forrest. Lakewood opened the third quarter, scoring on a pair of free throws by Perez. They were then followed by four more three-point baskets by the Tiger shooters. “We just wanted to go out strong,” Poisson said. “This was actually a game-within-a-game between the girls. We’re up on top with them in the Jeffco League and we just want to keep our efforts going down the stretch. To be co-champs in the league would be fine right now, but there’s still three big games remaining for both of us. “Mackenzie was on her game tonight,” said Poisson. “Defensively, the girls certainly stepped up in the second quarter and that, right there, helped us to really get rolling.”
Madeline Miller was the only other Lakewood player to come through in double-figures, scoring 11. But balance played a key role, too. Anissa Barela added nine points to the win while Marisela Perez hit for eight points. Ralston Valley’s Sarah Bevington, also sporting the No. 33 on her jersey, only scored seven points, but she actually had a pretty solid game on defense. She’s only a sophomore, but one can see the talent is there. “We certainly came out slow,” Bevington said. “Down seven at the half is not something a team can’t overcome, but it certainly wasn’t there for us tonight. We beat them by a lot of points the last time, but tonight, it was just their night. They came out strong against us in the third quarter and we just couldn’t seem to adjust.” Similar thoughts, too, from Gomer. “They had a good game against us and we just couldn’t seem to get our tempo up,” Gomer said. “Give them a lot of credit. We came out flat and they just played very well. It’s a tough loss, to be sure.”
PROGRESS STEADY ON MINES FOOTBALL STADIUM
The Colorado School of Mines is making progress on its upgraded football stadium on 12th street. Completion for the $21 million project, which includes an Athletic Complex and new stadium seating, is expected this summer with the first home football game on Sept. 5. The 54,830 sq.ft. complex offers 3,078 seats on the south side and 1,012 on the north side of the field for visitors. The next stage includes completing the building’s brick and metal panels. Photo by Amy Woodward
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February 19, 2015
Standley twins stand tall in win over Golden Sophomores spoil Demons’ senior night celebration By Scott Stocker It was somewhat of a twin dominance Feb. 12 in Standley Lake’s girls basketball game against home standing Golden. Sophomore twin sisters, Hanna and Hayley Davis, were forceful in helping to lead Standley Lake to a 55-45 victory over Golden. The Gators of coach Lee Gibson Jr. improved to 7-6 in the league and 13-8 overall. Golden, under Shea Scarlett, dropped to 6-15, 2-11. The disappointment for Golden was also the fact that the team was celebrating Senior Night. With that, the Demons honored its five seniors. Haley scored 19 points. Hannah only scored five, but was certainly a force on the defensive side for Standley Lake as she blocked numerous shots and hauled down
the rebounds. It was a slow start for both teams, but certainly competitive throughout the game. Standley Lake only led Golden, 10-7, after the first period of play and Golden responded for a 24-23 lead at the half. Making it all the more interesting is that the Gators led 40-39 heading into the final eight minutes of action. Standley Lake was able to secure a 47-39 lead with 5:02 left in the game and stretch the margin to 50-42 with 2:47 left. From that point, efforts at the free-throw line would help secure the Gators efforts for the win. “We played pretty good tonight, but so did they,” Haley said. “But we were able to get to the free-throw line and convert. We were also able to get the rebounds and just good enough overall efforts to come through for the win.” Her sister agreed. “We kept our heads on and we were able to play as a team,” Hanna said. “They had a tough defense, too. I thought I had a lot of positive energy. I was able to make the good
passes, get inside and get the rebounds. But our defense was pretty good, and we were able to hold them off when it counted.” Gibson was pleased with the effort from his team, but also gave Golden credit for putting up a solid night on its part. “We played hard and we were able to be up on our rebounding,” Gibson said. “That’s one thing that helped keep us in the game. The girls had to fight hard through adversity as we were facing a good team tonight. “Golden’s composure hurt our defense at first, but we kept our confidence and were able to play through our mistakes,” continued Gibson. “In the second half we got the breaks. Now, we just want to continue to play hard and see what happens.” Haley Bass, a 5-5 freshman, displayed her talents leading Golden with 14 points, while senior Emily Sabo came through with 13. Despite falling behind, 8-0, early in the first quarter, the pair, as well as coach Scarlett, felt the Demons had a chance to pull it out. But, they just couldn’t put it together in the late moments.
“They had a lot of free throws and I think we gave them to many opportunities at the line,” Bass said. “I think that both our teams played aggressive, but we just couldn’t get all our shots in. We just don’t want to give up as the season winds down and we want to finish as strong as we can.” Sabo was in agreement. “We didn’t play as well at the end as we had in the beginning,” Sabo said. “I was so proud of our seniors and happy for them. We just wanted to get a win for them tonight on a special evening for them and it’s sad that we couldn’t pull it out at the end. We have to stay aggressive the rest of the way and end our season on a positive note.” And, it’s a positive finish that Scarlett is looking for with his team. “They played hard and I thought we did, too,” Scarlett said. “I think we gave it a good defensive effort. They shot the free throws and they were able to capitalize on them. As a team, we need to be smarter, just go out and play hard.”
‘Loneliness’ controversial, provocative “A History of Loneliness” by John Boyne c.2015, Farrar, Straus and Giroux $26.00 / higher in Canada 352 pages Throughout your life, the faith you’ve held has sustained you. In times of fear, you’ve prayed for courage. On troubled days, you’ve asked for favors. You’ve thrown gratitude heavenward and you’ve demanded condemnation from the higher power you know. Some prayers are answered, some are not. But what if your religion failed you or, as in the new book “A History of Loneliness” by John Boyne, it quietly eased away? Once Odran Yates’ mother informed him that he had “a vocation,” Odran never questioned that he would someday be a priest. She told him that, shortly after their family of five became three in a tragedy they rarely discussed. She said it after she’d become devout and made Odran and his sister, Hannah, attend Mass every Sunday –
and her proclamation made sense to him. So, as a 16-year-old, Odran went to Clonliffe College seminary in his native Ireland, where he roomed with Tom Cardle, the boy he considered his best friend. While Odran was certain that he was perfectly suited to be a priest, Tom was another matter. Once, while in seminary, Tom tried to leave but his father brought him back, black and blue, and left him. Odran had wondered if that was why Tom was prone to fits of strangeness.
He’d lost contact with Tom years ago, but Odran had heard rumors that his friend was moved a lot, parish to parish. That seemed odd, and it’d been upsetting that Archbishop Cordington wanted Odran to leave his beloved position as librarian at a boys’ college to take over in Tom’s latest move. The Archbishop promised that it would be a short-term change, but weeks would become years. With his sister ailing, his nephews estranged, and the job he loved lost, Odran hated being a mere parish priest, and he “didn’t know what to think.” “But there’s the lie,” he said. “… I did know what to think. Only I could not bring myself to think it.” Respectfully outraged, timely, scandalous and loaded with more than a little controversy, “A History of Loneliness” shimmers like a multifaceted diamond. Indeed, I barely know where to start – perhaps with the character of Odran ...
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GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope
Odran is a simple man, a clueless go-along-to-get-along kind of guy who likes to think of himself as responsible and intuitive. He’s a likeable lad but not really friendship material; he’s predictable, gossipy, and staid except on the occasions when he doubts his faith and his vows. That’s when he surprises himself, as well as us but author John Boyne doesn’t stop there: in a setting of modern-day Ireland and Rome, Boyne populates this tale with close-lipped, complicated people; gives it dialogue rich with Irish brogue; and hands his readers plenty of exceptional backplots. That adds up to a stunner of a novel that feels like reading a movie, one that needs to jump to the top of your to-read list today. But first – clear your calendar. Once you start “A History of Loneliness,” you don’t have a prayer.
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 16, 2015
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) All that flattery and fawning shouldn’t affect any decision you have to make. Keep your focus on the facts and ignore all the hyperbole, especially if it gets uncomfortably personal. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Your Bovine instincts are on the mark about that “favor” you’re being asked to do. Agree to nothing unless you get a full explanation -- which you would check out first, of course. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) A somewhat unsettled recent period should give way to a smoother time going through the week. Use this quieter time to catch up on matters you might have had to let slide.
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GALLERY OF GAMES
CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Feeling a little confused is understandable with all those mixed messages. Take time to list the questions you have. Then present them and insist on answers that make sense. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Cupid can be very helpful for Lions seeking a love connection. The chubby cherub also brings warm and fuzzy feelings to paired Leos and Leonas who already share a special love line. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Travel is favored this week, whether you’ll be globe-trotting or taking a trip to a nearby getaway. You might be surprised (or maybe not) by who wants to be your traveling companion. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Getting advice on your next business-related move is a good idea, but only if your advisers are trustworthy. Get references that you can check out before you make any decisions. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Getting a boost in your self-esteem is one benefit that comes with a job well done. There are other plusses as well, including being noticed by all the right people. Good luck. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Make time to deal with family matters, especially where they concern your elderly kinfolk. Being there for them from the start can help resolve problems sooner rather than later. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Getting a project started can often be difficult. But the good news is that you won’t want for lack of assistance from colleagues who would like to work with you. So, let them! AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A lot of work-related issues might be raised this week, and you need to be prepared for whatever comes along. Things should be easier when it comes to matters in your private life. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) What might appear to be a very much unwanted change in your life right now could turn out to be a very welcome event after all. Give yourself a chance to see where it might take you. BORN THIS WEEK: You exercise your strong leadership qualities well, which is why people believe in you and feel reassured by you. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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