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Youth on autism spectrum share art 40 West to host show in Lakewood gallery By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com One of the best things about art is its openness — anyone who feels compelled to create can take up a pencil, a brush or a chisel and make something the world has never seen before. For sixth-grade Northglenn resident Max Boyer, the urge to draw has helped him to communicate his feelings and struggles with autism. Now Boyer is partnering with the 40 West Arts District to host a show in April featuring the work of children on the autism spectrum. “It allows kids to share art with the entire community,” he said. “We want to show that kids on the spectrum are not that different from other kids.” Boyer is putting out the call for artists, and any child — 18 and younger — can submit up to three pieces of art in any medium for entry. The deadline for submission is March 26. “Youth Artists on the Spectrum: A Celebration of Neurodiversity” will be on display at 40 West, 1560 Teller St., April 2 to 25.
“This is a chance for 40 West to showcase these kids’ art and raise awareness,” said Bill Marino, director of 40 West. “We’re delighted to work with them and show what they can do.” Art has been a huge part of Boyer’s life recently, with his first collection of art, “Hello, My Name is Max and I Have Autism,” getting published last year. “Max is definitely not alone in his ambitions,” said Rebecca Miller, Boyer’s mother. “The power of art has changed our lives for sure.” The partnership with 40 West came by way of a Lakewood institution — Chicago Style Beef and Dogs — and its owners, Luanne and Joe Margotte and Dianne Margotte Zimmerman. Miller is originally from Chicago, and loves the atmosphere at the restaurant, but there is a more personal reason for her attachment. “This was the only place where we were welcome when Max was younger and going through the early issues with autism,” she said. “Now we’re part of a family here, and I think it speaks to the importance of friendly businesses.” The Margottes are very active along Colfax, and introduced Boyer to 40 West, and planning took off from there. Since Boyer is familiar with the challenges faced by children on the spectrum, she wants to ensure
I’m Stuck With It by Max Boyer. Boyer uses his art to express his feelings as he has grown up with Autism. Photo by Clarke Reader the show caters to them. In that spirit, there will be two events on April 4: a sensoryfriendly opening from noon to 3 p.m. and a formal opening 4-6 p.m. The artists will be selling their work and 15 percent of proceeds go to 40 West Gallery, 5 percent to the Boyer’s Blue Ribbon Arts Initiative, 40 percent to Autism Speaks and the rest goes to
the artist. “A lot of kids on the spectrum are interested in creating something,” Boyer said. “There’s a future for all of them, and some people think there’s no hope for them — we will prove them wrong.” For more information visit www.blueribbonartsinitiative.weebly.com.
Alameda facilities plan could be winner Community helps shape school proposal By Crystal Anderson
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Lakewood residents attend a meeting at Lamar Station Crossing about where federal funds should be spent concerning low-income families. Photo by Clarke Reader
Lakewood wants more affordable housing Citizens weigh in on federal funding priorities By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Affordable housing for low-income residents is a major concern in Lakewood and needs to be a top priority for the city and county, according to residents who attended a federal funds spending meeting. The Feb. 17 meeting, hosted by BBC Research and Consulting, the City of Lakewood and Jefferson County, collected information from residents to be factored into a new consolidated plan concerning Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds.
“The consolidated plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from organizations that receive these grants,” said Heidi Aggeler, managing director with BBC. “The purpose of the plan is to find out a jurisdiction’s housing and community needs and goals, and to figure out how the funds should be spent.” CDBG funds cannot be used for citywide projects — the focus must be on low- to moderate-income areas — and are limited in transportation options that can be funded. Residents in attendance spoke about the need to keep existing homes safe and healthy, and also questioned the push toward homeownership. Residents also spoke of a need for more even distribution of affordable housing in the city. “There are many areas around the city to build low-income housing, but many homeowners don’t want them
in their neighborhood,” said Jeff Boyd, with the Two Creeks Neighborhood. Another issue of concern residents discussed is the lack of sidewalks and other pedestrian-friendly means of transportation, especially along big corridors like Wadsworth and Simms. In previous years, Lakewood and Jeffco have used CDBG and HOME funds for projects as varied as transitional shelters for homeless families, rehabilitation of commercial areas and scholarships for child care. The community information will be factored into the goals and priorities of the consolidated plan, which will be available for discussion and public comment. For more information, or to provide input, contact Amy DeKnikker with Lakewood at 303-987-7822 or amydek@ lakewood.org, or Emily Sander with Jeffco at 303-271-8373 or sander@jeffco.us.
With excess capacity and an ever-increasing enrollment in the Alameda articulation area, the community brought forth a solution, one that the Jeffco community and school board find amenable. “I’m very enthusiastic about this plan,” said Ken Witt, school board president. “I love to see the work that’s gone into it and thinking that’s gone into it, and the community involvement, feedback and revising that’s gone into this.” During the Feb. 19 Jeffco Board of Education meeting, the district’s chief school effectiveness officer, Terry Elliot, and the principals of Alameda International High School, O’Connell Middle School and Stein Elementary School, Susie Van Scoyk, Jennifer Kirksey and Samantha Salazar, presented an updated proposal on a new seventh-through-12th-grade school located on the Alameda International High School Campus and the relocation of Stein Elementary to the O’Connell Middle School site. The plan would cost approximately $1.1 million, and combine Alameda’s current International Baccalaureate (IB) program with the area’s IB Middle Years program in one site, and will attempt to decrease dropout rates, boost student achievement and increase resources available to students and staff. “I’ve been in this area for 15 years, and I know the struggles of this area,” Van Scoyk said. “Whatever the decision is, I think the greatest thing to come out of this entire process is the voice of our Facilities continues on Page 10
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Leading by example is powerful If you are like me, you really enjoy it when you can see a leader leading by example. There are some who lead their families, others lead companies or teams, and still others lead communities, organizations, and associations. And yet the ones we seem to respect the most are NOT the ones who lead from afar, or give direction from the ivory tower; the ones we seem to gravitate towards are the leaders who lead from the front. In my line of work I have been truly blessed to have worked for leaders, coaches and trainers who have led by example. Men and women of character and integrity who wouldn’t ask others to do anything that they weren’t prepared to do themselves. I honestly believe that I would not have achieved success in both my personal life or my professional life had it not been for the leaders in the companies I worked for, the leaders who worked with me when I was the CEO or president, the leaders in my church, and the leaders in my community. And I say thank you to each one of
them. So as you can see, I have a great appreciation for active, intentional leadership. If you are into history, one leader who led from the front, truly led by example, comes to mind: George Washington. If you haven’t read any of the books written about him, the book “1776” by David McCullough is a great place to start. But I digress, so let me get back to our story. As I said, one of my very favorite things to observe is when managers, leaders, business owners, fathers, mothers, or others who are in a leadership role lead by example and we get to see it and witness
their behavior. If we are smart enough, we may even try and emulate that behavior. And I have a recent story I would like to share with you about someone who truly leads by example. Her name is Nina Hinnendael. I happened to be skiing in Beaver Creek and had the opportunity to see for myself how Nina worked and led by example. She is a manager of a couple of “on-mountain” restaurants and actually the one person who inspired the Candy Cabin at the top of the Strawberry Park lift, chair 12 in Beaver Creek. Her attitude, smile, and work ethic speak for themselves. And as I sat there as a patron I was so impressed by the fact that even as a leader and a manager, she was cleaning tables, greeting customers, socializing with guests, and directing her staff all at the same time, and I asked her permission to write this column. You see I am also a leader. I have a staff, I work in my community, I volunteer, and I get so caught up in my responsibilities I often forget that I should also be leading by
example and manage and lead like Nina, doing some more of the heavy lifting. Now, if we focus on you, yes you, you the business owner, you the vice president, you the venture capitalist, you the manager, you the leader of your family, are you leading by example or are you relying solely on what you accomplished in the past? That is one of the challenges that we have, managers and leaders who have met with success but have forgotten what got us there in the first place … hard work, character, and effort. And we know that talent without effort breeds mediocrity. How about you? Are you a Nina? Do you lead from the front and by example? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we remember what leadership is all about, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a Colorado resident, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD During the Feb. 23 regular meeting, city council unanimously approved an ordinance updating the city’s tax codes. Finance director Larry Dorr provided the staff presentation to council, and said the updates are designed to make it more efficient for businesses to both collect and pay taxes, provide better community understanding of taxes and create a more efficient tax management policy for the city. One of the key things the ordinance
changes regard sales by charitable organizations. The changes include removing the sales tax on sales made for charitable purposes (like bake sales and other fundraising events). The funds must be controlled by the charity and there are some transaction limits: For example, the tax will be removed for any purchase of $5,000 or less. Dorr said these changes were based on feedback received from the tax division. The ordinance also adds standardized
national language and simplifies the process for businesses concerning the city’s telephone tax. The change doesn’t affect the tax rate or revenue for businesses. There are also some typos and definitions in the tax code the ordinance addresses as well. Dorr wrapped up the presentation with an update on the tax division, and said the city aims to make the tax return process paperless by 2016.
Thirty percent of the city’s tax payers already pay online, and he expects the number to go up this year and again in 2016. By making the process paperless, Dorr expects to save the city $14,000 in postage and will save 50,000 sheets of paper and 27,000 envelopes. The next council meeting is a study session at 7 p.m. on March 2 at Civic Center South, 480 S. Allison Parkway. — Compiled by Clarke Reader
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CCM earns dozens of awards in annual contest Staff Report
Colorado Community Media won 74 individual awards and four special honors in the Colorado Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, announced Feb. 21 during the annual convention in downtown Denver. The Tri-Lakes Tribune (Class 1), Golden Transcript (Class 4) and Parker Chronicle (Class 5) each won the advertising sweepstakes award. The Tribune took home the contest’s General Excellence award for the second year in a row. The following is a look at some of Colorado Community Media’s individual winners: Tri-Lakes Tribune (Class 1; 24 awards) First place Scott Andrews: black and white ad Scott Andrews: house ad promotion Scott Andrews: circulation promotion Scott Andrews: cover design Scott Andrews, Gary Benware, Brandon Eaker, Erin Franks, Tina Meltzer, Andy Rickard: advertising layout and design Rob Carrigan: photography portfolio Rob Carrigan: story/picture combination Rob Carrigan: public service Rob Carrigan: agriculture story Brandon Eaker: automotive ad Tina Meltzer: real estate ad Tina Meltzer: advertising campaign s alDanny Summers: sports event story um- Second place 6. Scott Andrews: health care ad Rob Carrigan: environmental story age Brandon Eaker: circulation promotion Brandon Eaker: small space ad d
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Brandon Eaker: real estate ad Third place Scott Andrews: use of color in an ad Scott Andrews, Brandon Eaker, Erin Franks, Tina Meltzer, Andy Rickard: advertising special section Rob Carrigan: serious column writing Rob Carrigan: feature photograph Rob Carrigan: story/picture combination Brandon Eaker: health care ad Littleton Independent (Class 2; 9 awards) First place Stephanie Dyke-Ogren: informational graphic Chris Rotar: editorial writing Chris Rotar, Ben Wiebesiek: feature page design Staff : news page design Second place Chris Michlewicz: news photograph Chris Rotar, Jennifer Smith, Amy Woodward: series Jennifer Smith: health feature story Third place Jane Reuter: business news story Ryan Boldrey, George Lurie, Chris Michlewicz, Jane Reuter, Chris Rotar, Jennifer Smith: sustained coverage Golden Transcript (Class 4; 22 awards) First place Scott Andrews: circulation promotion Scott Andrews: website promotion Scott Andrews: house ad promotion Brandon Eaker: small space ad Glenn Wallace: headline writing Amy Woodward: health feature story Second place Crystal Anderson: business feature story Crystal Anderson: feature story Scott Andrews: automotive ad Scott Andrews: house ad promotion Scott Andrews: cover design Scott Andrews, Brandon Eaker, Erin Franks, Tina Meltzer:
advertising special section Scott Andrews, Gary Benware, Brandon Eaker, Erin Franks, Tina Meltzer, Andy Rickard: advertising layout and design Tina Meltzer: health care ad Andy Rickard: classified pages/section Amy Woodward: environmental story Amy Woodward: business news story Third place Scott Andrews: real estate ad Daniel Williams: sports story
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Jeffco failing at ozone levels Jefferson County was ranked by the
American Lung Association’s 2014 report as the worst county in Colorado for ozone pollution and was given a grade of F. What warranted this ranking and what is being done about it? Join the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County in March to learn more on this topic, including monitoring, sources, contaminants of concern, health risks, ecosystem effects, current air pollution studies, new proposed standards and community efforts to reduce air pollution. The public is welcome to attend. In the Applewood area, the league will meet at 9:15 a.m. on March 11 at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood 80215. Call Ruth at 303-238-3969 for information. For those unable to attend a daytime meeting, the league has an evening meeting available. Call 303-238-0032 or visit lwvjeffco.org. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that neither supports nor opposes candidates from any party. The league’s mission is to promote informed and active participation in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy after consideration by its members.
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We use a Brita pitcher to fill our water glasses. When going out, we use refillable water bottles. It’s great how the Golden Community Center and other places have installed water fountains that are designed for refilling water bottles. Rita and I are hooked on it! 22) Recycle those toner & ink cartridges. All the office supply stores pay $2 per cartridge to bring them back to the store. Now, that’s what I call a no-brainer! 23) Buy American, buy local! Transporting products from afar is a significant component of their carbon footprint. That’s why suggestion #12 was that you buy produce at farmer’s markets. This suggestion applies even more to hard goods, such as countertops. Corian, quartz and concrete countertops are manufactured in the United States, including here in Denver. Granite and other stones are shipped from distant countries. 24) Compost your food and organic waste, such as grass clippings. The resulting compost is great for use in your garden or flower beds. 25) Try induction cooking. It saves lots of electricity, gas or propane, and is safer for children who can’t burn themselves on…
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40 West hosts third show about fabled street Through four seasons, there is only one Colfax By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Ever since its creation three years ago, the 40 West Arts District has celebrated its namesake in February with a new take on West Colfax. This year the organization is showcasing a full year in the life of the avenue with “Four Seasons of Colfax.” The exhibit runs March 27, Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. at the 40 West gallery, 1560 Teller St. The district is hosting an opening event 5 to 7 p.m. on March 6, as part of Month of Photography Denver. “Colfax is endlessly interesting and has so much history to explore,” said Julie Byerlein, a member of the board for 40 West and a volunteer with its champion group. “There’s year-round activity on the street and we want to celebrate that.” The show features works in all mediums from more than 20 artists, including Paul
Hildebrandt, Wendy Scheck and Pati Tyler. About half the artists in the show are new to 40 West — a consistent trend for the district, Byerlein said. It is juried by Jonny Barber, co-founder of colfaxavenue.com, and Bree Davies, a Westword journalist who has written a great deal about Colfax. “With our jurors we look for some connection to the theme, and both Bree and Jonny know so much about Colfax,” said Bill Marino, chair of 40 West. “Our Colfax show is always an important, fun show for us and is usually the one with the highest attendance.” “Four Seasons of Colfax” also features several images from Evan Semon, whose work with the Civic Center Conservancy captures the activity of the street in and around Civic Center in downtown Denver, including the Colfax Marathon, Independence Day celebration, Taste of Colorado, and the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. “If we’re going to have a Colfax show, you want people who understand and care about the street,” Byerlein said. For more information visit 40westarts. org.
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Sandlin fled Jeffco jail for 10-day crime spree First inmate in detention center’s history to escape indicted on 35 counts By Amy Woodward
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Featuring all of your favorite microbreweries, restaurants and distilleries! American Mountaineering Center. 710-10th Street, Historic Downtown Golden. 5p—7:30p TICKETS GO ON SALE on March 27th at GoldenCOchamber.org or from a Golden Chamber Ambassador $25 before April 26th/$30 at the door For more information, call the Golden Chamber at (303) 279-3113 or email Jayne Byl, Member Services Director at Jayne@goldenCOchamber.org Additional Sponsorship by PReSeNTeD BY The GOlDeN ChAMBeR AMBASSADORS
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP SERIES Thom Norland, owner of Tenor Global, will lead us through three modules. Attend one, two, or all three. Workshops are March 11, 18 & 24 from 11:30a—1p ($25 each: includes lunch). At the Golden Visitors Center. Register at GoldenCOchamber.org at least two days in advance. Module 1 (March 11): Leadership in Performance Management: This module introduces a systems perspective for organizational performance management. Leadership, Strategy & Planning, and Customer & Market Focus represent the leadership triad. Module 2 (March 18): Workforce and Process Performance Management: Workforce Focus, Operations Focus, and Results represent the results triad. An organization’s workforce and key operational processes accomplish the work of the organization that yields the overall performance results.
WE’RE GROWING! Please help us welcome our new membership team member, Tori Bowersock!
Tori grew up in Colorado and has an extensive background in sales and customer service. Having worked as a Regional sales Representative for several states, she loves a challenge and is excited for the opportunity to work with the Golden Chamber and Business Community. Tori loves spending time with her family, friends and enjoys biking and hiking. Contact her at GoldenChamberTori@gmail.com or 720.317.3502.
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Module 3 (March 24): Measurement, Analysis and Organizational Knowledge Management: Measurement, Analysis, and Knowledge Management are critical to the effective management of an organization and to a fact-based, knowledge-driven system for improving performance and competitiveness.
MEMBER ORIENTATION It’s everything you always wanted to know about the Golden Chamber of Commerce! Presented by the Chamber staff, Board of Directors and Committee Chairs. You will learn more about member benefits, sponsorship and marketing opportunities, committees, events, volunteering and much, much more! We Promote Business, Community & ethics in Support of economic Vitality WeDNeSDAY, MARCh 11th | GOlDeN hOTel 800-11th Street (Historic Downtown Golden) Registration starts 7a. Adjourn by 8:45a THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND: Please R.S.V.P. EARLY! (Seating is limited) Breakfast Buffet Provided Register online @ www.goldenCOchamber.org Or contact Jayne Byl, Member Services Director at Jayne@goldenCOchamber.org or (303) 279-3113
Is your band interested in playing at a Golden Street Fair this year? Please submit your information (link to demos, etc.) to Dawn Smith by February 27th. The Golden Street Fairs are June 5. July 3, August 7 and September 4th this year. We’re getting ready for our Farmers’ Market! (June 6 – October 3) Vendors’ applications now being accepted. Learn more at GoldenFarmersMarket.org
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Time with children never wasted There is a park up on a mesa close to where we live that I like to visit when I want to clear my head. At night, it’s got a great view of the city lights on one side, and, on the other side, the foothills and the Flatirons and dark, star-filled skies. But, there was a day a few years ago, when that park served a different, and wonderful, purpose. One beautiful summer evening, I took our two littlest ones up to that park to play. And the playground itself is pretty nice; but, the best feature, in the summer, is that it is well-treed, and the wild grasses grow pretty tall. In other words, it is a nearly perfect park to play war games with water guns. Yes, yes, I know — I play with toy guns with my children and none of them are murderous psychopaths. Yet. That particular day the three of us crawled in and out of weeds, hid in trees, made wild sprints to the cover of playground equipment, got wet, and had a grand old time for a couple hours at dusk. And it struck me the other night, as I was clearing my head of some other event, that times like that are a memory—with “13” headed into high school next year, we’ll never have that kind of “play” time again. It’s OK, I understand the whole growing up thing. It’s a part of the process. I’ve already had a similar experience with Lizzie, who just turned 19 (sheesh!). Her
eighth-grade year I spent hours and hours every week taking her to and from dance. I was part of the carpool, and she danced five days a week, so we ended up spending a lot of time together. I learned a great deal about dancers—I learned who was having boyfriend problems, and who couldn’t care less; I learned who was getting injured from dancing, and who wasn’t working very hard; I also learned that dancers aren’t bashful about smells (feet, in particular), or about belching. It was a great year. At the time, I did not appreciate it. It was, to say the least, a pain in the neck, and, sadly, I’m pretty sure I let her know it. Just when I would sit down at night to get something done or, God forbid, relax, I would have to get right back up again and go drive a bunch of adolescent girls around the neighborhood. So, it was against this backdrop that I was looking forward to her
getting her driver’s license and being able to take care of that herself. Boy, was that a mistake. Listening to your child interact with her friends is an illuminating experience, one that cannot be duplicated by the grunt response to “how was dance tonight?” Hearing the disdain in a teenage girl’s voice for one her teachers or peers teaches you more about both her and who she’s talking about than your own daughter telling you “So-and-so is mad at what’s-his-name.” And watching your children work together to set a trap for you is never matched by even the most clever smart-aleck reply at the dinner table. I know this is nothing new, and I know I’m not the first person to ever stumble on this nugget of wisdom, but I think it’s worth saying again: children grow up fast. So put down your phone and your tablet, crawl around with them, drive the carpool, start the food fight, or drop by the school just to look in on them. Those moments linger, when it seems the only concrete thing that remains is the sound of the door closing behind them. 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.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR A little kindness goes a long way Small acts of kindness. They creep up on you when you least expect it. I was shopping with my husband and our three small children at the King Soopers at 80th and Wadsworth. Our family and half of Arvada were there preparing for the “snowmageddon of 2015.” When it came time to navigate the checkout, I knew we needed to hunker down for a long wait. “Move in and rearrange the candy kids, we’re going to be here a while,” I thought. We were parked with our overflowing cart, seemingly stuck and motionless. The kids started in on the cardboard Cadbury display, the one with the mini eggs in the bright purple packaging and the big eggs wrapped like shiny Christmas presents. Their eyes fell blank when they realized there was only one egg left. They grabbed it quickly and declared it for dad, as it is a favorite of his. They have never had one of these cream eggs. To our right stood an older gentlemen. His cart spoke of an empty nest. He noticed my three joyous children, and saw the empty card board container and the empty look in their eyes. He spoke a few quick words to them. He quickly left his cart and moved a few aisles down to procure three more eggs. My daughter’s eyes lit up as he told her, “now make sure you don’t leave before me.” He clutched the eggs in his hand like gold as he waited to check out. I stepped in, introduced myself to “Terry” and thanked him for
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his kindness. I shared with him the fact that grandparents were not an active presence in the kids lives, so this meant a great deal to me. He shared that he was a father, but not a grandfather and adored children. The lines inched forward and before we knew it, we were both at our checkers. Terry asked his checker to ring up his precious cargo first. He turned to quickly pass the eggs to each of my children, locking eyes long enough for my children to offer a genuine thank you. My oldest placed his egg up on the check-writing stand for safe keeping with mom and dad. Before we grabbed it, it rolled quickly off the other side. As we fumbled to find it behind the receipt printer, Terry was done checking out. He was gone. We finished checking out and we headed to the car. My daughter, age 6, asked, “Why did he do that for us?” My response was, “Some people are very kind.” In the car, buckled safe in their seats, they quickly opened their eggs. Never having eaten an egg they didn’t know what to expect. Clearly the art of egg eating is a learned behavior. My oldest wrestled his into his mouth almost whole. My daughter was dripping with gooey goodness and my youngest made his last nearly all the way home. For some, it was just an egg. For Terry and my children, it was a moment of kindness. Thank you Terry for showing my children such kindness. We wish you and your family a lifetime of it. Amanda Hassenstab Arvada
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Why is it important to address the needs of the low-income population?
It’s important to get community input on these issues and address the needs in way that brings the community together. Angel Foster, Wheat Ridge
They are our most underserved population, and they have so many needs that need addressing. Samantha Smith, Denver
The more help we give them, the less costly it will be socially. Shawna Lanham, Denver
There just aren’t enough opportunities for them to seek out help. Jeff Boyd, Lakewood
We went to Lakewood’s Lamar Station Crossing to ask about the importance of addressing the needs of the low-income population.
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Johnson joins race for mayor Candidate calls for more transparency By Clarke Reader creader@colorado communitymedia.com Ward 1 Councilwoman Ramey Johnson entered the race for the Lakewood mayor’s seat in November with a promise to shake up the status quo of city government. “We’re going to have a different composition on council and that will bring a different energy. It’s a brand new beginning,” she said. “People started approaching me, telling me they wanted me as their new mayor, and that got the ball rolling.”
Johnson has lived in Lakewood for most of her life, attended Jefferson High School and has a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Colorado Health Science Center. She worked as a nursing home inspector and hospice, critical care and urgent care nurse for many years. Johnson served in the state legislature as the representative of House District 23 from Johnson 2003-04 and has served on city council since 2011. Looking back on her years of service, not only on council, but in the Legislature, Johnson said she learned a great deal about working with people and asking the right questions.
“I want to create a very honest and transparent government, not only for the citizens but for city council,” she said. “We can rise to the highest level of governance and do things different here at the city.” Transparency is one of the top priorities for Johnson, and she wants to ensure that all residents know they are not just being heard, but listened to. She also wants to see council work better — she said no councilmember can have a honest vote without having all the information on the topic of discussion. “I believe a mayor is not only a cheerleader for the city, but inspires council to act on a higher level,” Johnson said. “I want our council to think of themselves as statesmen and always act in the best interest of the city.”
Development and growth are inevitable, but they need to be done in a responsible way, and that means protecting property values, she said. “We need to look at what brought people here in the first place, and make sure we protect our heritage,” Johnson said. “There are some things you only have one shot at doing right.” Johnson aims to use her experience in the community and as an elected official to help all residents. “There’s a lot to be said for life experience, and I’ve found that public policy is not a zero-sum game,” she said. “I want to work to create a city we will all want to live in for the next 30 to 40 years.” For more information, visit rameyjohnson.com.
Quality consignment kids clothes Haute Tots offers parents well-made clothes for used prices By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com For nearly a decade, Heather Brion and Kristi Hard have coordinated a rather popular biannual kids consignment sale, and registration is open for consigners and volunteers who want to take part in the action. The Haute Tots Upscale Consignment Sale is a sought-after shopping opportunity for moms that are looking for brand-name clothes at a discounted price, said Kristi Hard, Golden resident. Since the beginning, Brion and Hard have been sticklers for quality control, which has set them apart from mega consignment sales. With only 120 consigners accepted at a time, it allows for Brion and Hard to control inventory that meets their high standards. It’s also a reason why they do not plan on opening a store despite the estimated 1,000 transactions that take place. Instead, they hold their sales at temporary locations in Jeffco, usually the Arvada United Methodist Church. “I don’t think the inventory would be the same,” Heather Brion said. “We are pretty picky.” Clothes older than five years are usually pulled so Haute Tots can offer styles that are in fashion. The sale offers clothes for newborns
through youth up to size 16, from brand names such as Janie and Jack, Baby Gap and Justice. Toys, baby accessories, electronics, cribs and strollers are accepted from consigners but items must be clean and fully assembled. “We give our consigners very, very specific instructions on what they need to do in order to put their stuff on sale,” Kristi Hard said. “And if they don’t follow the rules, then we pull it.” Perhaps the biggest contribution the sale provides is the opportunity it affords to families in need. “We have shoppers that are clearly below the poverty line,” Brion said, and it’s a good feeling to know that a child is getting quality clothes that help them feel good about themselves. At the end of the sale, consigners have the option to keep their merchandise not sold at the sale or donate it to the Savio House, which offers services for families in crisis. Jefferson County Human Services began a partnership with Savio in 2013. Dana Johnson, child protections supervisor at the Savio House, was unable to give a full interview by press time but said she was happy to comment about all the great things Kristi and Heather do and how their donations help the families Johnson works with. “We love the fact that people shop the sale and say to us on their way out, ‘your stuff is so great, your stuff is awesome,’” Brion said.
GOP moves pro-fracking measure ahead of report Senate bill would bring penalties on local governments that limit drilling By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press
Republicans in Colorado’s Senate advanced a pro-fracking measure Feb. 20 that makes a statement in advance of a longawaited report on new limits on the oil and gas industry. The Senate bill would penalize local governments that limit drilling procedures, especially hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. When a government makes a mineral owner’s underground property less valuable, the government should pay the owner, Republicans said. “People have a right to be compensated,” said Sen. John Cooke, RGreeley. Democrats opposed the measure, which faces almost certain defeat in the Democratic House. They argued that if mineral owners are owed money for fracking bans, then surface property owners should be owed money, too, if drilling near their homes diminishes property value. “It’s a dangerous place,” said Sen. Mi-
chael Johnston, D-Denver. Drilling has been the elephant in the room this session, with lawmakers avoiding the divisive topic until the release this week of a task force report on the dilemma. The task force was set up to broker compromise between the oil and gas industry and critics who say cities and counties should be free to place strict limits on drilling practices. For the last few years, lawmakers have tried and failed to agree on giving local communities more say in drilling regulations. Democrats expressed optimism that the task force would bring suggestions to make both sides happy. “Hopefully, the task force will come up with something real, said Sen. Matt Jones, D-Louisville. Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper, who has sided with the energy industry against local fracking bans, assembled the group last year to avoid ballot measures on the question. The task force submits recommendations to lawmakers Feb. 27. The GOP penalty bill won preliminary approval on a partisan voice vote. One more formal vote is required this week before the measure moves to the House, which has repeatedly rejected similar measures in the past.
Kristi Hard, left, and Heather Brion, right, meet at the Windy Saddle Cafe to discuss the upcoming spring sale. Photo by Amy Woodward To register or volunteer, visit www.hautetots.com. The spring/summer sale is Friday, April 17 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat-
urday, April 18, at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arvada United Methodist Church at 6750 Carr Street, Arvada, CO 8004.
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Carolyn Dagny Stolte
Sept. 28, 1939 – Feb. 3, 2015
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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February 26, 2015
LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Police investigating burglary
Lakewood police detectives are trying to identify a couple that is part of a burglary investigation. Homeowners returned from trip to find a burglary had taken place at their residence. Numerous items were stolen including credit card(s) which were used at Walmart on West Quincy as well as King Soopers stores in Lakewood. Male and female suspects are also suspected of burglaries in other jurisdictions in metro area, including Douglas County. Anyone with information should contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913STOP (7867) or text 274637 (CRIMES) then title DMCS and enter the message. There is an up to $2,000 reward. Callers can remain anonymous. The tip line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Action Center host volunteer fair
The Action Center will host a “Volunteer Opportunities Fair” on March 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the new Program Services Building at 8745 W. 14th Ave. in Lakewood. Interested applicants will learn about the client programs located in the newly renovated building and the many volunteer opportunities that support these programs. The new facility is scheduled to open to the public in late April. The new Program Services building will include a self-select
grocery in which individuals choose their own food based on the USDA’s nutritious “My Plate” standards. In addition, there are volunteer opportunities in the clothing and household areas, client intake, client advocacy, greeters, grocery shopping assistants and grocery restock volunteers. The Action Center relies on more than 80 volunteers each day to run everything from drop-in intervention services to the appointment based case management program. An additional 50 volunteers are needed each week to assist clients and staff in the new facility. Applicants interested in both long-term and one-time volunteer opportunities are welcomed to attend.
Public invited to discuss future of O’Kane house
The City of Lakewood will host a second public meeting to discuss next steps in the potential rehabilitation process of the O’Kane house and auxiliary structures located in O’Kane Park at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 19 at Lakewood Christian Church, 25 S. Newland St. At the first public meeting held last September, attendees showed support for rehabilitation of the property understanding that future reuse of the house and structures would need to be identified before proceeding. Staff and attendees then brainstormed
suggestions for use of the property. At this second meeting, staff will present options that best fit the property and surrounding neighborhood for further discussion. The O’Kane family bought the home in 1895 and was among the earliest settlers in Jefferson County. The family operated a dairy farm on the five-acre parcel located on West First Avenue near Pierce Street. In 1977, the City purchased the land surrounding the house, now O’Kane Park, and in 2001, the City purchased the O’Kane house and auxiliary structures. Members of the public can contact the Department of Community Resources at 303-987-7800 or email CRInfo@Lakewood. org with any questions or comments and to request Spanish translation services. For more information, contact Allison Scheck at 303-987-7872 or allsch@lakewood.org
LWV hosts air quality discussions
Jefferson County was ranked the worst county in Colorado for ozone pollution and was given a grade of F by the American Lung Association’s 2014 report. What warranted this ranking and what is being done about it? The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will host three meetings in March to learn more on this topic, including monitoring, sources, contaminants of concern, health risks, ecosystem effects, current air
pollution studies, new proposed standards, and community efforts to reduce air pollution. The public is welcome to attend. The first meeting is 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. Call Ruth at 303-2383969 for information. The second is a 6 p.m. brown bag dinner meeting on Wednesday, March 11, at the Jeffco LWV office, 1425 Brentwood, Suite 7, Lakewood. Call Lucinda at 720-254-5741 for more information. The final meeting is 9:15 a.m. Thursday, March 12, at the Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St., Lakewood. Call Susan at 303-5033992 for more information. Visit www.lwvjeffco.org to learn more.
Fed Center accepting vendors for summer market
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.
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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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teams up with her sister (Antje Traue) and “half witch” niece Alice (Alicia Vikander) to carry out her wishes. At first it seems like there might be an epic battle of the sexes brewing. For Master Gregory, death is the only option for a witch. You almost start to feel bad for Mother Malkin and her kind, wishing for a final showdown between the two warring forces. But “Seventh Son” swerves into something much more conventional and expected in that there’s no real subversion happening at all: The craziest characters are the women with the broken hearts. All of this could be forgiven if “Seventh Son” was at least entertaining. Nearly every piece of dialogue sounds like a parody of the genre and the attempt to alternate between humor and action falls flat on all fronts. As painstakingly designed and choreographed as the fight sequences are, they just never manage to excite or thrill and the actors couldn’t seem more disconnected from one another.
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There’s a fine line between charm and cheese in fantasy epics, and movies as silly and overwrought as “Seventh Son” only help to illustrate just how hard it is to hit the right tone when balancing action, romance, (attempted) wit, and the creation of the world. For every “Princess Bride” or “Lord of the Rings,” there are 10 “Jack the Giant Slayers,” and as studios cram more and more computer-generated spectacle into each final product, it seems that storytelling and character are the consistent casualties. “Seventh Son,” directed by Sergei Bodrov, is no exception. Based on Joseph Delaney’s novel “The Spook’s Apprentice” (the first in a series), “Seventh Son” tells the story of Master Gregory (Jeff Bridges), a skilled witch hunter (or, “spook”) who must train a new apprentice after the evil witch Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore) escapes her im-
prisonment. He takes on Tom Ward (Ben Barnes) because Tom, you see, is the seventh son of the seventh son, which makes him especially suited to the job of killing supernatural beings. Bridges is as marble-mouthed as ever and barely comprehensible as the hardboiled spook. He’s trying something here that is not quite working and actually makes it difficult to become emotionally invested in his relationship with the apprentice. It’s entirely possible that he and Barnes have some sharp exchanges and witty banter, but when you’re not straining to decipher exactly what nonsense exposition was mumbled, they’re doling out such sitcom-level gems as “I’m starting to wish I was the sixth son.” Moore, who is riding high on her stellar, Oscar-nominated “Still Alice” performance, doesn’t fare much better as the scorned, shape-shifting witch, who aims to unleash vengeance on humanity because of one betrayal. Mother Malkin
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Eateries vie for coveted Beard prize The Miller (Rory Pierce) and the Miller’s Wife (Annie Dwyer) have a problem with their daughter and only one person can help them, in Miners Alley’s “Rumpelstiltskin.” Photo by Amy Woodward
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Five Colorado entries for the 2015 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards have been named semifinalists in the coveted contest. They are: • Outstanding Pastry Chef — Yasmin Lozada-Hissom. She has been nominated several times but never won. The Beard Foundation seems to think she is still at Spuntino, but she and her husband, chef John Broening, sold it last year. According to the blog Culinary Colorado, she is developing products for Udi’s Granola. • Best Chef: Southwest — Alex Seidel, Fruition and Mercantile Dining & Provision; Dana Rodriguez, Work & Class and Steven Redzikowski of Oak at Fourteenth and Acorn. Rodriguez was previously executive chef at Bistro Vendome, where she was the culinary protégé of James Beard winner Jennifer Jasinski. • Outstanding Restaurant — Frasca Food and Wine. The James Beard Foundation will announce the final Restaurant and Chef Award nominees, as well as the nominations for the Book, Journalism, Broadcast Media and Restaurant Design Awards, at the James Beard House in New York City on March 24. The 2015 James Beard Awards gala will be held at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on May 4. The Foundation’s Book, Broadcast & Journalism Awards Dinner will take place at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City on Friday, April 24. See all of the 2015 nominees at www. jamesbeard.org/blog/2015-restaurantand-chef-award-semifinalists.
Press club picks honorees
Five distinguished journalists have been chosen to be inducted into the Denver Press Club Hall of Fame during the 20th Annual Denver Press Club Hall of Fame Banquet, beginning at 7 p.m. Sept.18. The class of 2015 includes photographer Rich Clarkson, political reporter (and, for my money, the best reporter in Colorado) Lynn Bartels, architecture writer Mary Chandler and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Mike Keefe. The legendary Damon Runyon, for whom the club’s Damon Runyon Award is named, is being inducted posthumously. “This is a great class of inductees, with one of the nation’s top sports photographers, a top-notch political writer, a reporter who knows everything about Denver architecture and a Pulitzer Prizewinning cartoonist,” said Bruce Goldberg, president of the club’s board of directors. “We look forward to a great night of nostalgia and honoring solid journalism.” The banquet will be held at the club’s landmark building at 1330 Glenarm in Denver. Seating is limited and this event is always sold out. To purchase a ticket, go to www.blacktie-colorado.com, and click on Sept. 18. Tickets cost $65 per person.
Cities noted for innovation
Two Colorado burgs landed in the top 10 on NerdWallet.com’s list of America’s Most Innovative Cities, “NerdWallet’s guide for understanding where the impact of tech funding, innovation and startup activity is the strongest.” Boulder ranked No. 2 behind San Jose, the epicenter of Silicon Valley in California’s Bay Area. Fort Collins placed a respectable No. 6.
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The West dominated with only two East Coast places in the top 10 list — Boston and Burlington, Vermont. And every area in the top 10 is located near a major university, suggesting that higher education and innovation are closely linked. For the entire list, go to www.nerdwallet.com/blog/cities/americas-most-innovative-tech-hubs/.
Lakewood arts program moves
Forced to vacate its Union Boulevard location last fall to make way for luxury apartments, 40 West Arts District, the long-running Lakewood Arts program opted to move next to Casa Bonita in the Lamar Station Plaza so the 27-yearold nonprofit could reside in the heart of the thriving arts district, according to a story in The Denver Post. “They’re an amazing organization and bring to the table a breadth of experience in the visual arts, both in the creativity of the artists that display with them but also the programming activities,” Bill Marino, chairman of the 40 West Arts District, told the Post. “We’re thrilled to have them.” There’s a whole new set of programming options being considered, including literary and performing arts, said Meg Quinn, council vice president. The group also wants to re-establish classrooms, get a solid revenue stream, rent the space out on occasion and have a larger gallery once the remodel is complete next month. “The new gallery is in a space with more square footage, it’s better organized and all on one level,” Quinn told the Post. “40 West will eventually have a gallery right next to ours, and being on Colfax and next to Casa Bonita, we hope will give us more visibility.” The building’s new owners, Broad Street Realty, offered to let the arts council stay lease-free for the first year.
Feast fit for felines
The Cat Care Society’s February Feasting for Felines event will be hosted by south metro-area restaurant La Dolce Vita. A longtime supporter of Lakewood’s cage-free shelter for homeless, abused and abandoned cats, La Dolce Vita will donate 20 percent of proceeds from lunch and dinner service on Feb. 26 to cats in need. Feasting for Felines takes place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 26 at La Dolce Vita, 361 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines. For reservations and more information, call 303663-3421. The Cat Care Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for homeless, injured and abused cats in the Denver metropolitan area. The shelter provides a loving, temporary refuge for more than 50 cats at any given time, affordable veterinary services to the general public and a free food and litter bank for cat owners experiencing temporary financial challenges. For more information, visit www.catcaresociety.org. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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WHEAT RIDGE Rotary Club meets noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community. GOLDEN CHAPTER, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www. coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo. JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County. OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com. TUESDAYS ARVADA SUNRISE Rotary Club meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people. GOLDEN ROTARY meets 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. They build, support, and organize. They save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions.
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Heritage Square closings prompt historians to speak up Creator of theme park hired art directors from Disney By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Many locals reacted with nostalgia when news broke that portions of Golden’s Heritage Square would close at the end of the year. The alpine slide and the square’s shops and businesses will close at year’s end but the amusement park and Victorian Event Center will remain open. Historians are stepping up to speak out about the importance of preserving the iconic, albeit struggling, amusement site that was spearheaded by a once-prominent businessman in Wheat Ridge, Walter Francis Cobb. Cobb hired art directors from Disney who once had big plans for the theme park, which was one of three parks in the nation to be based upon the fantastical Disneyland entertainment park. In 1960, Magic Mountain opened, and with it, the future of Heritage Square’s main street and event center. “Magic Mountain was only open 68 days,” said park enthusiast and author Bob McLaughlin, who writes for Arcadia Publishing. “It was a financial problem all the way through.” Problems arose when stock, sold at a $1 each, didn’t yield any dividends from the 3 million shares sold, McLaughlin explained. “They just didn’t have enough money to finish the park,” he said. McLaughlin, who lives in Massachusetts, will head to Colorado in March to gather information for his fifth book, which will explore the history of Magic Mountain. During his studies for his previously released book, which focuses on another failed theme park, Pleasure Island, and his upcoming book about Freedomland, McLaughlin discovered that both theme parks were designed by the same team that designed Magic Mountain. “Not all of Heritage Square is important to preserve, or even a majority of it,” said local Golden historian Rick Gardner, in an email to Colorado Community Media. “However, places among it are among the crown jewels of Jefferson County and are of the highest importance to preserve.” Specifically, these sites include the Magic Mountain structures such as Centennial City, known as main street, the event center, once known as the Magic Mountain Railroad Depot, the prominent wedding chapel and remaining log structures.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION To attend the Heritage Square reunion, contact Rick Gardner at 303-278-0900 or oldnews@gardnerhistory.com. Questions about the event can be directed at Bill Robie at 303-278-2862 or billrobie@ prodigy.net. Bob McLaughlin will accept any photos or information on Magic Mountain for his book. For submissions, email McLaughlin at tcmclaughlin@ gmail.com.
“In my own assessment, the buildings of Heritage Square’s main street and the event center are eligible for the National Historic Register; others are eligible for Golden’s historic designation,” Gardner said. In an announcement sent to Golden’s City Council, Steve Glueck, community and economic development director, said staff will keep the community informed of any changes to the land use of the site. “Prior to any change to any structures,
Students take time out for fitness Kyffin Elementary takes part in Jam Day By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Students at Kyffin Elementary took time out to participate in a worldwide fitness break on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Sponsored by the Jam School Program, a free wellness resource for schools, 49 states and 13 countries signed up to participate in the third-annual Jam Day World Record. Participants in the event took a oneminute break for fitness. Colorado came in third for the largest percentage of members who joined the jam. “The jam is a celebration of taking a break throughout the day,” said Candy Pulst, physical education instructor at Kyffin. “You shouldn’t just sit all day long, you need to get up and re-energize.” It’s a philosophy that is already woven into the curriculum at Kyffin in which students take “brain breaks” at least two to three times a day. The breaks consist of five to 10 minutes of physical activity that involves curriculum-based games covering cover math and geography.
Sometimes, the breaks can be as simple as walking around the school or playing hopscotch. “I like that it refreshes my mind so I can think about what I was thinking and work,” said Kyffin student Liam Watkins, 8. Evidence on physical activity and its relation to academic achievement has been well documented. The Centers for Disease Control reported students who are physically active tend to have better grades and school attendance along with improved cognitive performances and classroom behavior. “It doesn’t take up my instructional time, it actually adds to my instructional time because the more they can stay focused within their learning, that’s what I want,” said Kyffin second-grade teacher Willow Seely. “Healthy mind, healthy body is what we want for the whole child.” According to the Jam School Program’s website, a total of 1.6 million people registered for the event. “You need to exercise to get your body moving,” said Maggie Reid, 8. Reid is a student in Seely’s class and is the “brain master” of the class, where she has responsibilities to set the schedule for breaks throughout the day. “You need to go outside to get some fresh air after staying in the house to watch TV,” she said.
the owner has committed to staff to allow (and hopefully assist in) a full recordation and documentation of the structures, site features and historic background of the
property,” Glueck wrote. “In addition, they indicate a willingness to allow the chapel (an old one-room schoolhouse) to be relocated if appropriate.” Gardner will organize a reunion that is open to the public for people to attend and share their memories of Heritage Square. The event will be on March 28 at 4 p.m. at Heritage Square, 18301 W. Colfax Ave. “I am hopeful that the place’s owner and the Golden community are open to possibilities that might preserve these historic places far into the future,” Gardner said. “Once they’re gone, the region will never see anything like them again.”
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Driver charged after death of sergeant Misdemeanors follow deadly crash Staff Report Blair Gledhill, 22, of Denver, was charged with causing a collision that took the life of Jeffco Sheriff’s Sgt. Sean Renfro in January. The Jeffco District Attorney’s Office has charged Gledhill with four class 1 traffic misdemeanors that include one count of careless driving causing death and three counts of careless driving causing bodily injury. A class 1 traffic misdemeanor has the
potential to carry at least one year in jail and a fine up to $1,000, according to the Jeffco DA’s office. Gledhill was served a summons since she was not arrested for the accident. The Colorado State Patrol led the investigation. Based on CHP findings, Gledhill allegedly lost control of her vehicle on an icy roadway, causing her to cross the median and wind up in a collision involving Renfro and a vehicle that was already involved in a previous accident. Three people were injured in the crash involving Gledhill, including her passenger, a friend of Renfro’s and a state trooper. Gledhill’s arraignment is scheduled for April 14.
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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.
THE EDGE Theater presents “Cock,” by Mike Bartlett, from Friday, March 6 to Sunday, April 5 at 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. No show on Sunday, March 15. Industry night is at 8 p.m. Monday, March 23. Tickets are available online at www.theedgetheater.com or by calling 303232-0363. For mature audiences. 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. HIGH DEFINITION TRAVELOGUE LAKEWOOD CULTURAL Center presents “China Rising,” a high-definition travelogue narrated live by filmmaker Dale Johnson, at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. The film takes a tour of China’s past and its sparkling, modern future. Tickets are available at www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, by calling 303-9877845 or at the box office.
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 303-2383647. Upcoming dates and topics: Monday, March 2, Greetings (learn the appropriate way for your dog to meet another).
OVERCOME ECONOMIC, RACIAL, OTHER DIVISIONS HOW TO overcome economic, racial, and other divisions will be considered at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Coming Together: Finding Common Ground When It Seems Impossible,” features a screening of the lighthearted, award-winning South African short film “Kanyekanye.” The film follows the romance of a young man and woman who live in an imaginary town divided by a disagreement about what color apple is best. When Thomas (green), falls in love with Thandi, whose family favors red apples, tensions rise. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. DOCUMENTARY SPOTLIGHTS DECLINE OF THE CHURCH THE DOCUMENTARY, “WHEN God Left the Building,” will be screened at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. A short discussion will follow the 90-minute film, which reveals the decline of the American church and focuses on the current spiritual climate. A preview of the film is available at WhenGodLefttheBuilding.com. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. JAPANESE DOLL FESTIVAL DISPLAYS OF dolls, kimonos and ikebana, live performances, martial arts, taiko, Japanese dance and music highlight the Japanese Doll Festival, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, at Simpson United Methodst Church, 6001 Wolff St., Arvada. Call 303-428-7963. INDIAN TREE MEN’S GOLF CLUB INDIAN TREE Men’s Golf Club is accepting applications now through the end of April. The club is one of the most affordable in the Denver Metro area. Our main objective is simply to play golf at a reasonable price. The club holds 16 weekend tournaments from April through October, along with summer-long single and two-man match play events, 6 Wednesday night 9-hole tournaments, and the summer-long CGA Interclub event. Indian Tree Golf Course is at 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Write to mensclubindiantree@ gmail.com or go to www.ghin.com/eclub/cga/indian_tree_golf_course/
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ARVADA COLTS is looking for host families in the Denver Metro area for the summer 2015. Players with the baseball team would stay with families from Memorial Day through Aug. 5. The Colts’ schedule for this summer includes: meet and greet barbecue, Saturday, May 30, First Choice ER; youth game, 8 a.m. to noon, June 1-4, Pioneer Park; opening night, 7 p.m., Friday, June 5, Long Lake Park; golf tournament, 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20, Applewood Golf Course; Colts softball game against Arvada Fire, Monday, July 6; Regional Tournament, July 13-19, Long Lake Park. Contact info@arvadacolts.com for details and to sign up as a host family.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS PROBIOTICS: WHOLE BODY HEALTH BEGINS IN YOUR GUT GUT BACTERIA influences how every part of your body works, how easily you gain or lose weight, how your immune system functions, and even your ability to focus. Knowing supplements are essential for staying healthy. Program is 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Natural Grocers, Lakewood, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-989-4866. COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP FOR TEENS, ADULTS A WORKSHOP on improving communication between teens and adults is 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Connect with Respect will focus on ways adults and teens can communicate more effectively together. A combination of large group time and breakout sessions are planned. Workshop is led by Julie Munson, LCSW, and Amy Lythgoe, youth pastor at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church. Workshop is free and open to all teens and adults, but registration is requested. Contact Marcia Canter, 303-421-5135 or marcia@arvadaumc.org.
EVERGREEN CHORALE presents “Little Shop of Horrors” through 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.
ART EXPLORE ANIMAL KINGDOM THROUGH ART DRAW, PAINT, sculpt an use other art techniques to learn about the many living
creatures that make up the animal kingdom. Artist David Sullivan will guide you. Classes are from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 18, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 6-12 years. Register by Jan. 11; call 720-898-7405 for information on costs and to register.
EVENTS TAE KWON DO CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT 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. 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: Amazing adaptations, meet ambassador animals from the Downtown Aquarium, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28;After Nappers Club, let a naturalist guide your child (ages 2-5) through the wonders of Majestic View Park from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, 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. Thursday, March 5. Program is for ages 8 and older; Tai Chi, redirect the stress of live into something smooth, nourishing and strengthening, through Monday, March 30. Beginning class is from 6:15-7:15 p.m. and continuing class is 5-6 p.m.; No Stress, No Math, Astronomy, join the Denver Astronomical Society for a guide to understand the basic targets of astronomy, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3; Preschool fun with animals, learn about raccoons, beavers, bugs and birds, from 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays from March 4-25; Loom beading, learn to weave a 7-bead band, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4; Getting Ready to Grow, a series to help you plan your vegetable garden, from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 7 (garden planning), March 21 (tending the soil), March 28 (watering wisely).
HEALTH MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION INSTRUCTOR KIMBALL Cicciu leads mindfulness training for stress reduction from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturdays, through Feb. 28, at PranaTonic, 805 14th St., Golden. Go to www.PranaTonic.com or call 303-274-5733 for cost information and to register. Cost is less if registering before Jan. 17. Training includes gentle yoga and mindful stretching, guided mindfulness meditations, daily home instructions, group awareness discussions and practical guidance or attentive living. PATIENT EDUCATION SERIES LUTHERAN MEDICAL Center offers a series of free, educational seminars on a variety of health and medical topics, led by physicians. Upcoming classes are Thinking About Having a Baby? 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Class location is Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Entrance 2, Wheat Ridge; meet in the Learning Center, second floor. Register at lutheranmedicalcenter.org/classes or call 303-425-8375. TAI CHI AT MAJESTIC VIEW BEGINNING AND continuing tai chi classes are offered at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Beginning classes are 6:45-7:45 p.m., and continuing classes are from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays through 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. COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Tuesday, March 3, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada (call Sean Eads, 303-403-5110); Wednesday, March 4, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Golden Library, 1019 10th St., Golden. FIRST FRIDAY FROLIC PRANATONIC PLANS its First Friday Frolic yoga grand opening celebration Friday, March 6, at 805 14th St., Golden. From 6-7 p.m. take a Vinyasa Yoga class, and enjoy a
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PHOTO LANDSCAPES IN COLORADO DON DEMOVICH, oil; Nikolo Balkanski, oil; Margaret Jensen, oil; Tony Eitzel, photography and oil; Randy Van Been, oil; and Neil Paterson and Sonia Reid, oil, are featured in the Landscapes of Colorado show Sunday, March 1, to Tuesday, March 31 at Spirits of the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Go to www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com. ‘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.
LAKE ARBOR Ladies Nine Hole Golf Club will host a membership meeting and coffee at 10 a.m. Monday, March 2, at Lake Arbor Golf Club, 8600 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. This is a great club for women wanting to transition from playing par-3 golf courses to a regulation course. The club plays each Monday from April to October. Contact Lee Kauffman at 720-898-7360 or Shirly Simons at 303-421-5835. 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
party complete with food, libations, door prizes and socializing with the yoga teachers from 7-9:30 p.m. Call 303-274-5733 or to go www.PranaTonic.com
GUT HEALTH GET OFF the sugar and heal your gut. Discover the connection between gut health and overall health. Learn how processed foods and sugar damage your gut and cause an overgrowth of yeast. Dr. Carrie Stone will discuss ways to wean yourself off of sugar by changing what you crave and which foods and supplements support gut health. Program is from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at Natural Grocers, Lakewood, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-989-4866.
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February 26, 2015
Golden senior Romelo Salas prepares to do battle during a 145-pound Class 4A second round consolation match at the state wrestling tournament. Salas lost in the first round of championship and won four consolation bracket matches before he lost the chance to place when he lost in the consolation semifinals. Photos by Tom Munds
Local grapplers win runner up honors No state wrestling 3A or 4A title for Metro League By Scott Stocker It definitely turned out to be a tough weekend for the Class 4A and 3A Metro wrestlers in the state tournament competition at the Pepsi Center in Denver. No teams were able to come away with an individual champion in any weight class. Coming through with the top finish among the 4A Metro League teams was Brandon Saunders of Wheat Ridge, who finished second at 182 pounds. He would pin his way into the final but then fall short, losing to Windsor’s Joe Keller, 12-5. Saunders pinned Standley Lake’s Richard Meisinger III in his first round match in 2 minutes, 52 seconds. He then shouldered Logan Beatty of Mesa Ridge in 5:49 and then Thompson Valley’s Patton Graff in 4:43 to reach his championship final. Keller, a senior, defeated Lewis-Palmer’s Brad Ellis, 12-4, in the first round then pinned Max Althouse of Palmer Ridge in 3:11 in the quarterfinals. He then came through with a 7-2, semifinal victory against Pueblo County’s Donovan Rincon. Golden’s Bailey Bowker was able to win the bronze medal at 285-pounds, losing to Pueblo East’s Jacob Robles, 11-3. With the loss he ended his senior season with a 44-5 record; the junior Robles was 46-1. Bowker, a senior, had pinned his way into the final, first against Canon City’s Xavier Byme (1:32), Fort Morgan’s Jesus Ibarra (2:37) and Windsor’s Tyler Shubert, 4:42. Bowker’s teammates, Romelo Salas at 145 and Chase Daniels at 152, finished sixth and fourth, respectively, in other matches. Littleton’s Pino Valen came through with a fourth-place finish at 152 while Arvada’s Brock Howes placed sixth at 220 to round out the Metro placing wrestlers. CLASS 3A Holy Family had the best showing among the 3A teams as Prieto brothers, Julian at 138-pounds, and Joseph, at 145, came away with second-place finishes in their respective weights. The brothers were joined in the silver medals by teammate Willy Clements, second at 285, and fifth-place finisher, Kolsen Welham at 152.
Wheat Ridge 182-pounder Brandon Saunders tries to free himself from Windsor’s Joe Keller during the state Class 4A championship match. The Windsor wrestler won the match so Saunders finished second in state at 182 pounds. Valley scored 126.5 points to win the 3A championship followed by Brush (121.5), Platte Valley (107.5), Delta (107) and Lamar (102.5). Holy Family finished in eighth with 81 points. Julian Prieto, who was seeded No. 1 with a 42-1 record, was upset by Platte Valley’s Ryan Waite, 8-6. Waite, came in with a 41-7 record, so this one had to be a shocker to Prieto, who finished his prep career with a 45-2 senior season. Julian pinned his way into his championship match. He shouldered Sterling’s Erick Krier (1:46) in the first round, Salida’s Jake Schoenfeld (1:44) in the quarterfinals, and Strasburg’s Logan Heusser (3:56) in the semifinals. He just couldn’t finish in his final as he had hoped. Joseph Prieto upset Olathe’s top-seeded Austin Shank in his semifinal match, 5-2, then went on to face Berthoud’s unbeaten Jimmy Fate (49-0) in his championship match. He was defeated, 7-3, but it was a battle closer than the score indicated. Joseph Prieto pinned Platte Canyon’s
Gary Rhoads in 1:54 in the first round, then pinned Alamosa’s Reis Martinez in 1:07 in the quarterfinals. He would eventually finish his career with the Tigers with a 40-8 season record. Clements pulled off a pair of upsets to reach his championship match at 285. And, he nearly pulled off an upset in his final against Joe Carwin of Brush, losing 3-1, to finish the season and his prep career with a 38-6 record. Fort Lupton’s Andrew Adame was the first victim of Clements as he was pinned in 1:11. The Tiger heavyweight then pulled his first upset, beating Strasburg’s secondseeded Jakob Santistevan, 3-2. From there, he needed an ultimate overtime victory against Delta’s Marcus Garcia. The pair was tied 3-3 going into the ultimate finish. Welham, a sophomore, had a good start for Holy Family winning his first two rounds, but losing in his semifinal match to Valley’s eventual runnerup, Macoy Vlannagan, 16-11. He was then defeated in consolation semifinals by Fort Lupton’s Zechariah
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ARVADA WRESTLERS DOMINATE 5A
Arvada West 220 pounder Devin Rothrock raises his hand in victory after winning the Class 5 A championship match at the state wrestling tournament. A-West was able to claim top team honors, edging out second place Pomona. A-West crowned two champions, Payton Tawater, at 152 pounds, and Rothrock, along with four runner-ups. Crosstown rival Pomona finished second in overall points, but had much better results in the championship matches, with four titles from six finalists. Photo by Tom Munds
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Conifer 81, Arvada 38 – The Bulldogs’ season came to a close on Feb. 20 by falling to the Lobos on the road. The Lobos scored 72 points over the final three quarters to pull away for the win. D’Evelyn 1, Valor Christian 0 – Due to overscheduling by Valor Christian, the de facto 4A Jeffco championship game, pitting two teams at 13-1 in the league on the season, was forced to be a forfeit in favor of D’Evelyn. The game would have been number 24 of the season for the Eagles, which is against CHSAA rules. If the game had been played, Valor would have been subject to restriction and forced to miss the postseason this year. D’Evelyn 50, Evergreen 43 – The Jaguars’ fourth straight victory assured them at least a share of the 4A Jeffco crown as they defeated the Panthers on Feb. 18. Golden 47, Wheat Ridge 42 – It was the final game of the season for each team as the Demons outscored the Farmers 19-13 in the fourth quarter to secure the comeback victory on Feb. 20. Tasha Taylor led the Farmers with a team-high nine points and 11 rebounds. The Farmers finish with a 9-14 record and the Demons finish at 7-15. Littleton 55, Wheat Ridge 33 – In 4A Jeffco action on Feb. 18, the Lions jumped out to a 21-6 first quarter lead and never looked back as they picked up their fourth consecutive victory. Kiera Lindgren led the Lion offense with 16 points while Laura Puchino pitched in 15 point and five steals on the defensive end. Faith Christian 62, St. Mary’s Academy 19 – The Lions wrapped up their regular season with a home victory over 3A Metro opponent St Mary’s Academy on Feb. 17. The win was the fourth consecutive for the Lions as they prepare to begin tournament play. Lakewood 77, Columbine 40 – The Tigers allowed 15 points in the second half of their matchup with the Rebels on Feb. 20 and locked up their 10th straight victory entering state tournament play. Four Tigers, all Juniors, scored double-figures in the game with Mckenna Bishop tallying 18, Anissa Barela 17, Mackenzie Forrest 14, and Marisela Perez 13. Bishop added a game-high 12 rebounds for the Tigers. Lakewood 63, Arvada West 30 – The Tigers locked up an undefeated home record on the season by handling the Wildcats in league play on Feb. 18. The Tigers, ranked No. 7 in the latest CHSAANow.com 5A Girls rankings, extended their winning streak to nine games. Eleven Tigers scored in the game led by Mackenzie Forrest’s 12 and Marisela Perez’s 10 points. Sara Mitchell scored 11 and Ally Ochs added 10 in the loss for the Wildcats. Green Mountain 49, Evergreen 43 – The Rams picked up a big home victory in the final regular season game on Feb. 20. Coming out of the halftime locker room down by two, the Rams put together an 11-3 third quarter and held on in the fourth for the victory. Freshman Brecon Antillo led the Rams with 16 points in the ball game while Junior Hannah Hank recorded 13 points and 12 rebounds. Valor Christian 71, Green Mountain 46 – The No. 2 ranked team in the latest CHSAANow.com 4A rankings picked up their seventh straight win as the Eagles knocked another league opponent at home on Feb. 18. The Eagles led 38-18 at the half and marched on from there as they prepare for tournament play. Fort Lupton 45, Alameda 40 – The Pirates came up just short in their away 4A Colorado 7 contest with the Blue Devils on Feb. 18. The two teams, both sitting in the bottom-half of the league, were battling for position as the regular season winds down. Bear Creek 57, Arvada West 34 – The Bears held the Wildcats to single-digit scoring in all except the fourth quarter in their contest on Feb. 20. Edino Krusko scored 11 to lead the Bears with Hunter Worthley and Amy Lenneman adding 10 apiece. Lenneman also recorded a game-high 10 rebounds in the contest. The Wildcats were led in scoring on the night by Keira Rogers’ seven points. Dakota Ridge 54, Bear Creek 44 – The Bears were outscored 38-25 in the second half as their three-point halftime lead proved to not be enough in 5A Jeffco action on Feb. 18. The Bears’ Hunter Worthley recorded 14 points, seven rebounds, and four assists while teammate Amy Lenneman scored 12 in the loss. Chatfield 53, Pomona 46 – The Panthers held even in the first half of their Feb. 20 matchup at the Chargers, but a 17-11 third quarter in favor of the home team proved the difference. The Panthers will move on to face Regis Jesuit in Round 1 of the state tournament. Ralston Valley 54, Dakota Ridge 50 – The Mustangs outscored the Eagles 33-23 in the second half to score a comeback victory on the road on Feb. 20. Ralston Valley 82, Pomona 23 – The Mustangs overwhelmed the Panthers in league play on Feb. 18. Leads of 22-6 after the first quarter and 49-9 at halftime allowed the Mustangs to roll in the contest. All 11 Mustangs that saw the court in the game found their way into the scoring column. Ashley Van Sickle led the Mustangs with 16 points and Sarah Bevington added 15 points and 10 rebounds in the win.
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Valor Christian 61, D’Evelyn 50 – On Feb. 18, the No. 5-ranked Eagles traveled and knocked off the No.8-ranked Jaguars in a battle of top-10 teams in the latest CHSAANow. com 4A rankings. The Jaguars fell behind 24-13 at the half but used a 17-6 third quarter to knot the score at 30 entering the final quarter. The Eagles offense would respond to the tune of 31 points in the deciding fourth to take home the victory. Sid Turnbull-Frazier scored 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on a night when the Eagles outrebounded the Jaguars 39-12. Dylan Mccaffrey scored a game-high 16 and pulled down seven rebounds for the Eagles. The Jaguars were led in scoring by Charlie Davis with 12. Valor Christian 59, Wheat Ridge 48 – The Eagles knocked down 31-39 free throws and rode the Farmers foul trouble to victory on Feb. 20. Jalen Sanders led the Eagles with 19 points, going 13-14 from charity stripe, and seven rebounds. Khameron Davis scored 11 and Sid Turnbull-Frazier scored 10 for the Eagles. The Farmers were led Vedin Kozic’s 16 points. Golden 61, D’Eveyn 46 – With the victory on Feb. 20, the Demons are the 4A Jeffco Champions for the first time in six seasons. Defense was the name of the game as the Demons held D’Evelyn to just two first quarter points and nine third quarter points. Offensively, Ryan Thistlewood led the charge scoring a game-high 18 points and contributed six assists. Cole Greff added 13 points and 11 rebounds and Ryan Blodget contributed 11 points and eight rebounds. The Jaguars were led in scoring by Grant Witherspoon’s 14 points. The Demons will take a 20-3 record and a No. 2 Ranking into the 4A State Tournament. Golden 56, Wheat Ridge 47 – The Demons are one step closer to their first 4A Jeffco championship sine the 2008-09 season are defeating the Farmers on Feb. 18. The Demons, ranked No. 2 in the CHSAANow.com 4A Rankings, owned the boards in this contest finishing with a 34-23 rebounding margin that included 14 offensive rebounds. Ryan Thistlewood led the Demons in scoring with 18 points and added five steals on the defensive end. Ryan Blodget recorded a double-double in the game scoring 13 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Vedin Kozic led the Farmers with 18 points. Faith Christian 74, St. Mary’s 55 – With a victory in their final regular season game on Feb. 17, the Lions will enter tournament play on a four-game winning streak. The Lions traveled to non-league opponent St. Mary’s to finish off their regular season with a 17-2 mark and a No. 1 ranking in the latest CHSAANow.com 3A Boys Rankings. Columbine 68, Lakewood 54 – The Tigers could not claw back from a 15-point halftime deficit as they fell on the road in their regular season finale on Feb. 20. Jacob Storey scored a game-high 22 points for the Tigers and Kolton Peterson added 14 in the loss. The Tigers will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak in Round 1 of the state tournament. Arvada West 62, Bear Creek 49 – The Wildcats will enter the state tournament on a five game winning streak after picking up a victory on the road on Feb. 20. Four Wildcats scored in double-figures led by Thomas Neff with 20. Will Wittman scored 14, Luke Neff 12, and Jesse Porter chipped in 12. Wittman recorded 10 rebounds in the game for a double-double. The Bears season comes to a close with a 3-20 record. Arvada West 84, Lakewood 57 - The Wildcats used a consistent offense, scoring between 20 and 22 points each quarter, to run away with their 5A Jeffco contest with the Tigers. Thomas Neff’s 31 points, seven rebounds, and six assists ensured the senior would end his home career in style. Luke Neff joined Thomas Neff in double-figure scoring with 24 points. Jacob Storey scored 16, Kolton Peterson added 14, and Dallas Bailey chipped in 12 in the loss for the Tigers.
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Highway 93 named for deputy Baldwin was killed in crash while on duty By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com State lawmakers have named a roadway to honor Sgt. David Baldwin, a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was killed while on duty on Highway 93 last January. On Tuesday, Feb. 17, legislators unanimously adopted a House joint resolution sponsored by Rep. Jon Keyser, R-Morrison, to designate a stretch of Highway 93 as
JCSO Sergeant David M. Baldwin Memorial Highway. The renaming of the highway will begin at mile marker zero in Golden and end at Highway 72 near Coal Creek. “This is a small token,” Keyser said to Baldwin’s family. “We grieve with you, but we hope with this resolution we can celebrate the life of service.” An Air Force veteran, Baldwin began his career with the sheriff’s office in 1987. In 1996, he was promoted to sergeant. Baldwin spent five years on the sheriff’s bomb squad as well as holding additional positions such as a firearms instructor. In 2013, he coordinated the first motorcade training course for Colorado’s law enforcement agencies and oversaw DUI enforce-
ment and DUI grants for Jeffco. At the time of his death, Baldwin was supervising the sheriff’s traffic unit. On Jan. 26, Baldwin was killed when his Harley-Davidson was hit head-on by a Saturn driven by Kenneth Hosch, 83. Hosch later pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and was sentenced to six years in community corrections. Sheriff Jeff Shrader said the recognition of Baldwin on Highway 93 will serve as a reminder to deputies that the job they hold is important. It will also serve as a stark reminder of the potential sacrifice that public safety officers face each day. “My hope is that it will cause many drivers to be very mindful of their driving be-
havior and drive in a safer manner,” Shrader said. “It’s so easy for people to drive fast on Highway 93.” During the last fiscal year from September 2013 to September 2014, Jeffco deputies issued 721 written summonses related to speeding on Highway 93. Out of that number, 78 percent were for speeds 10 to 19 mph over the posted limit, and 15 percent for speeds 20 to 24 mph over the limit. The remaining 7 percent were issued for speeds more than 24 mph over the legal limit. The dedication of the first sign for the Sgt. David M. Baldwin Memorial Highway will be in the spring.
Colorado residents are first to ask feds to block legal pot Owners of a horse farm and a hotel sue the state By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press
Colorado already is being sued by two neighboring states for legalizing marijuana. Now, the state faces groundbreaking lawsuits from its own residents, who are asking a federal judge to order the new recreational industry to close. The owners of a mountain hotel and a southern Colorado horse farm argue in a pair of lawsuits filed Feb. 19 in U.S. District Court in Denver that the 2012 marijuanalegalization measure has hurt their property and that the marijuana industry is stinky and attracts unsavory visitors. The lawsuits are the first in a state that has legalized recreational or medical marijuana in which its own residents are appealing to the federal government to block pot laws. “It is a bedrock principle of the Unit-
ed States Constitution that federal law is the supreme law of the land,’’ said David Thompson, a lawyer representing the plaintiffs. The lawsuits are also the first to claim that federal racketeering laws allow them to win damages from pot businesses that flout federal law. The plaintiffs have not specified amounts they would seek. Experts say the racketeering approach is a new one. “If these lawsuits are successful, it could be devastating for the industry,” said Sam Kamin, a University of Denver law professor who helped craft Colorado’s pot regulations. “But it will be very difficult for the plaintiffs to prove damages directly attributable to the marijuana industry.” Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman released a statement saying she would “defend the state’s marijuana laws and our clients” if the lawsuits go to trial. Marijuana legalization supporters say that states are free to stop enforcing certain drug laws, as long as they don’t try to overrule the federal Controlled Substances Act. “Colorado has every right to stop pun-
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ishing adults for using marijuana,” said Mason Tvert, who ran Colorado’s legalization campaign and joined about a dozen other legalization supporters who marched to the state Capitol on Feb. 19. They carried signs saying, “Regulation Works!” One legalization backer, Democratic state Rep. Jonathan Singer, said the pot industry has boosted tax coffers and hurt the black market. “The sky hasn’t fallen. We’re doing the right thing,” Singer said. Technically, federal law making pot illegal for any purpose remains in effect in the 23 states that have authorized its use for people with certain medical conditions. However, it’s not clear how far the federal government can go to compel states to enforce drug laws. For nearly 20 years, the U.S. Department of Justice has said that marijuana is illegal and that the federal government can enforce even small-possession crimes. However, U.S. authorities have left most enforcement to the states, saying they focus on larger drug crimes. One of the lawsuits came from the owner
of a Pueblo County horse farm, Hope Reilly, who said she’s “been horrified” to see a marijuana cultivation facility go up next door. “This land means a great deal to me,” said Reilly, who says the pot facility mars “spectacular views” of the Rocky Mountains. Also suing is the owner of a Holiday Inn, who argues that a pot shop opening nearby is keeping away families. “Marijuana businesses make bad neighbors,” the lawsuit says. “They drive away legitimate businesses’ customers, emit pungent, foul odors, attract undesirable visitors, increase criminal activity, increase traffic, and reduce property values.” Nebraska and Oklahoma also are suing Colorado for legalizing marijuana in 2012. Nine former heads of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration filed a brief Thursday with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the two states. Colorado’s pot law “impinges on the interests of all citizens and the United States in a uniform and coherent national drug policy,” the brief says.
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