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Mayor looks to future in his last state of city Murphy charts goals as he nears end of tenure By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy’s last state of the city speech was a chance to celebrate the city’s accomplishments while looking ahead to goals yet to be achieved. “I have the enormous satisfaction of being able to look back over 21 years of service with no regrets,” Murphy said. “I have the satisfaction of being a part of truly moving this great city forward, the honor of being one of just seven mayors in our city’s history.” The speech was a kind of a greatest-hits list for the mayor. He recognized L a k e w o o d ’s economic and artistic growth, particularly with the opening the W lightrail line, St. Anthony Hospital Murphy and 40 West Arts District. Murphy also took the opportunity to make some big announcements concerning the future of the city. “The Federal Center is also looking forward to reinvesting in their future and their facilities. Part of that plan is to divest their land north of the Federal Center Light Rail Station and invest that value into What did you think of Mayor improving an important Murphy’s last state of the city Federal Center buildspeech? ing that provides jobs in Lakewood. The land “I was super thrilled to hear about would then be available the ArtSpace progress, which could for Lakewood to transbe a game-changer for us. I’m also form it into a unique so excited for the redevelopment community asset,” he at the Lamar Station Plaza, and announced. “Our vithe way the city is holding on to its sion for the new Federal history while moving forward.” Center Station Neigh— Liz Black borhood is a sustain“I’m glad he recognized how the able live-work village community is involved in so many that will employ thoudecisions to make Lakewood a sands of people while better city.” hundreds more will call — George Valuck it home. This year, City “Bob Murphy has been such Council plans to coma force for change, and he is so plete that transaction, giving. His leadership is evident create a governing auin everything he does, and it’s bitthority and seek quality tersweet that he’s leaving. It will be development proposals a different city without him in the from the private sector.” mayor’s chair.” Murphy also an— Kevin Yoshida nounced the city has an agreement in principle to collaborate with Artspace on a new development in the 40 West Arts District. He said council will take action on the issue in April. As Murphy is term-limited, he wanted to use the speech to address some of the challenges still facing the city — from city infill and high density to a November election that could change the direction of the city. “We have enjoyed steady forward progress here, precisely because of our continuity of strong forward-thinking leadership. We’ve come too far to reverse direction
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The completely full auditorium and long line of neighbors wishing to comment on the proposed development to Applewood Golf Course on March 3. Photos by Clarke Reader
Applewood neighbors jam golf course meeting Crowding cuts meeting on course closure short By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The first public meeting about the development of Applewood Golf Course was called off after less than an hour because the more than 300 people in attendance filled the auditorium at the Manning School to a “dangerous level of over-capacity.” The announcement was met with loud boos and signs reading “NO redevelopment of Applewood Golf Course” being held aloft. At that point in the meeting, only about 10 people who were lined up to speak and ask questions had the chance to address Scott Carlson, a representative of the development team under contract from Molson-Coors, and Alan Tiefanbach, a planner with Jefferson County Planning and Zoning. “The property was zoned industrial and agricultural by Coors in 1973, and they built the golf course as an interim use — it was never meant to be permanent,” Carlson said during the presentation portion of the meeting. “Coors has determined the property is surplus land, and it will be sold. What we’re trying to determine is what the most appropriate use of the property is.” The 145 acres owned by MolsonCoors is zoned primarily industrial, with some agricultural zoning and commercial use. While a full rezoning proposal has not been submitted to the county, developers are expected to submit an application for the mixed-use development, which would include 454 homes and duplexes. “If the rezoning isn’t approved, the property will be sold and developed under its current zonings,” Carlson said, to audible sighs and scoffs from the audience. “Several years ago there were efforts made to sell the property to Wheat Ridge and the county at a lower price, and the golf course operator had first opportunity
Scott Carlson, a representative of the development team under contract from Molson-Coors, answers residents’ questions about the development at Applewood Golf Course during the first community meeting on March 3. to purchase the land and declined.” Carlson said they have found two primary impacts of the rezoning — the loss of the course as a community amenity and traffic in the area. If the proposal moves forward, there will be no changes to the course’s operations this year, and Carlson said he wouldn’t expect to see any changes until 2016. He went on to add that the clubhouse is an integral part of the community, and the developers have had early talks with the Prospect Recreation and Park District about donating the clubhouse land to the district. “We have made no agreement or commitment to anything happening here,” said Jim Zimmerman, chairman of Prospect’s board of directors. “We’ve had preliminary talks but have made no agreements to take the clubhouse, or of any other nature.” Traffic impacts will be mitigated in several ways, Carlson told the crowd, including new bike lanes and a new roundabout, but there will be no ex-
pansion of the right of way. Tiefanbach added there would have to be a traffic study completed as part of a rezoning application. Residents spoke about the damaging effects the development would have on traffic, despite the proposed mitigation options, and the overcrowding of local schools that would happen as a result of so many new residents in the area. Carlson said there have been some meetings with the Jeffco School District and it believes it has the capacity within the system to handle the influx — a statement that was met by loud laughter from the audience. Tommy Dowd, Wheat Ridge High School’s golf coach, said the loss of Applewood would be devastating to youth golf in the area. Other residents spoke about the environmental impacts, both for wildlife and for the land itself. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date and time to be announced soon.
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Being go-to person offers big benefits You know that moment where we need help with a situation or project and someone around us says, “Don’t worry, I’ve got a guy?” Sometimes they don’t just say it, they whisper it like it’s a best-kept secret or like it’s the kind of situation or project that calls for the kind of guy that shows up in the shadows, comes from the underworld, and has a crooked smile where the short end of a cigar dangles from the corner of his lips. You know the feeling right, that, “I’ve got a guy from Detroit,” or `I’ve got a guy from New York,” who can really help you with anything — that kind of feeling. Since I am originally from New Jersey, I joke around a lot with my friends about this subject. Anytime that they bring up a situation or express a need, I say, “Don’t worry, I’ve got a guy.” Now the truth is that in most situations I do have a guy, or a gal, or a company who can help them out. You see, I have developed a fairly robust network of friends, colleagues, contractors, customers and associates who are always willing to help out if and when I need them. And one of my
favorite things to do is to help connect the dots where I can so that I can help as many people as possible whenever I can. Some people call it networking and that is fine, because I guess that is what it really is at the end of the day. I prefer to feel like I am building solid win-win relationships with people who also understand that they can contact me at any time as well should my skills, resources or services be of value to them in their time of need. Now the network of friends, people and companies I have developed and nurtured to become what they are did not happen overnight. This has been a lifetime of giving back to them, demonstrating my
love and loyalty and willingness to help. Being available to talk or act as needed. As a matter of fact, throughout my career I have made it a point to continually reach out and stay in touch with as many people as possible. A very proactive approach to staying connected. Some of you may say, well that’s just not my thing, or that is not important to me. And that’s OK, I just wanted to give you some of the benefits I see when it comes to having a guy or gal or someone you can go to in time of need. Or better yet, the benefit of being that guy or gal when someone calls you in their time of need. Recently I have helped connect the dots for people looking for work. I get resumes all the time and I always promise to keep my eyes and ears open for opportunities to share those resumes. And recently that has worked out well for a few of my connections. When a friend of mine from New Jersey had a son visiting Colorado and needed assistance with some short-term housing, I was able to help. And when I was traveling and away from my home when a blizzard hit, I had a guy I called who handled all of
the snow removal at my home so I didn’t return in the middle of the night to a driveway full of snow. (Thank you, Tim.) You see, having a “go-to” person or being that “go-to” person really does have its benefits. And when we take the time to build those relationships over the course of a lifetime, we will have such a vast network of people who are always willing to help us and we will have such a sense of accomplishment as we are able to look back on each time or event where we were placed in a position to help others as well. Are you that “I’ve got a guy” or “I’ve got a gal” kind of person? Can your skills, resources, or services be of benefit to someone else today? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we become part of someone else’s network while building a network of our own, 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 CRIME REPORT Dominguez-Castor sentenced for murder
James Dominguez-Castor, 23, was sentenced to life in prison plus 54 years for the murder of 79-year-old Robert Phippen in Lakewood in February, 2014. This was his third felony conviction. Dominguez-Castor was also convicted of two habitual criminal counts at the hearing. Dominguez-Castor was on probation in two cases at the time of the murder. One of those was a Burglary and the other was Theft from an At-Risk Adult, in which the victim was also Phippen. On March 1, 2014 Lakewood police found Phippen brutally murdered at his home at 1550 Depew. He suffered over 60 knife wounds to his body and his throat had been slashed. His house had been robbed, ransacked, and his van had been stolen. Dominguez-Castor and co-defendant Stephvon Atencio, 21, were arrested for the
murder. The duo had gone into Phippen’s home on Feb. 24, 2014 to rob him. The robbery became a brutal murder. On January 28, a Jefferson County jury found Dominguez-Castor guilty of: 2 counts of Murder 1 (F1); 2 counts of Aggravated Robbery (F4); Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft (F4); Robbery of an At-Risk Adult (F4); 3 counts of Identity Theft (F4); and Tampering with Physical Evidence (F6). Atencio pleaded guilty on Jan. 7 to Second Degree Murder (2) and Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery (F4). He testified during the trial of Dominguez-Castor. On Feb. 26, Atencio was sentenced to 36 years in prison for his role in the murder.
Martines sentenced for menacing police officers
Alex Robert Martines, 22, was sentenced to nine years in prison for felony menacing
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two police officers who responded to a 911 domestic violence call. On May 6, 2014, Lakewood police agents were called to the Wal-Mart at Colfax and Wadsworth Boulevard. Sonja Maes-Medina, the girlfriend of Martines, placed the 911 call. She said that Martines had a gun and had threatened to shoot up her house and car when she tried to break up with him. Maes-Medina said earlier in the evening, when she was going to call the police, Martines said he would shoot at police so that they would shoot him. She gave this information to the 911 operator. Police agents arrived and approached Martines in the parking lot. The police report that they repeatedly told him to put his hands where they could see them. He did not and instead, immediately pulled a gun from his waistband and lifted it up in the direction of one of the agents. The
police agent fired at Martines. Martines was injured and fell to the ground. Martines still had the gun in his hand while he was on the ground and pointed it at another police agent who was yelling at him to drop the gun, prompting agents to fire again. Martines continued to grip the gun despite being shot a second time. Police agents continued to order him to drop the gun. “Less lethal” rounds were used to bring the situation to a close. Martines was transported to the hospital where he was treated for his injuries and released later the same day. During the investigation it was determined that the weapon Martines pointed at officers was an airsoft pistol. Following four days of trial in January, a Jefferson
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work p us Bicyclist involved m- in fatal accident The Lakewood Police on ed Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal bicycle and automobile accident lls, that took place at 7:50 p.m. on March 5 in the 700 block ear of Wadsworth Blvd. Daniel Houtz, 54, was and e’s riding his bicycle eastbound ur across Wadsworth Blvd. and was struck by a Ford F-150 d pickup that was traveling northbound on Wadsworth the in the left lane. The driver ora- of the Ford F-150 stopped ess and remained on scene after the accident. Houtz was crossing in mid-block and was not in a crosswalk. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives do not suss pect drugs or alcohol are
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ATM card and credit cards and using them without authorization. After maxing out one of her credit cards, he convinced her to raise the limit on the card. He stole $2,765 from his mother’s
accounts. After Ralston was arrested he attempted to get a witness to sign an affidavit saying that he’d had his mother’s permission to use her accounts. The witness
refused because it was not true. Ralston pled guilty to Theft of and At-Risk Adult (F3) and Tampering with a Witness (F4). He pleaded guilty and was sentenced on
Ralston sentenced for theft
Craig Cordell Ralston, 51, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for stealing from his elderly mother. Ralston was on parole at the time of the offense and living with his 76-year-old mother in Lakewood. In 2012, Ralston paroled to his mother’s house at 3344 S. Ammons St., after serving a portion of a 20 year prison sentence for aggravated robbery. His mother, Jodi Ralston-Jones, told investigators that she knew that her son had done some things wrong, but she wanted to help him. She let him live with her when he was released on parole, hoping that he had changed. Between October and December 2013, Ralston began taking his mother’s
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March 3, 2015. This was his sixth felony conviction.
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Students from Jefferson County Open School are making the trip to Selma to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights March. Courtesy photo
Students travel to honor Selma legacy Jeffco contingent marks anniversary of voting rights event By Clarke Reader
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The 50th anniversary recognition of the Voting Rights March came to Selma, Ala., this year and students from Jefferson County Open School were there to celebrate the historic event. The students, 17 members of a year-long Black American History class, and two teachers left on March 4 to drive to Selma, and along the way they visited historical sites related to the civil rights movement like the Brown vs. Board of Education Historical Site in Topeka, Kansas, and the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. “We have done a civil rights trip several times before. This year is particularly special because it is the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights March, and, given the recent events concerning race in places like Ferguson and New York, we realized that this wasn’t something we could miss out on,” wrote junior Taylor Frisbee, in an email interview. Students planned and paid for the trip themselves, Fris-
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A mainstay of Golden for nearly 20 years, Golden Music has moved its main location to join the vibrant scene on West Colfax Avenue with its newly opened home. The music shop, now located at 10395 W. Colfax Ave., is giving new life to music education and fine stringed instruments with two floors of sales and learning space. “We’re going to be carrying more ethnic instruments and we have a violin vault to store our specialty pieces,” said Mary Brainerd, who owns the store with her husband, Alex Qualtire. “Our second floor will be entirely devoted to our school program, from summer camps to individual classes.” Music education has been a passion of Brainerd’s for years, and she has been recognized for her efforts to get more students involved in music. Brainerd and Qualtire have traveled the world in search of the finest violins, and bring master luthiers (a person who makes and repairs stringed instruments) from Europe to work with the luthiers employed at Golden Music. “Strings have long been our focus, and helped us to survive,” she said. “We have several hundred violins, some from as far back as the 1700s.” Brainerd bought the building on Colfax in July of 2014 and started renovation in October. Golden Music had its soft opening in early February and its official ribbon cutting on March 11. The shop will continue to host educational events, from learning about how strings are made to performances, in the coming weeks and months. “We’re planning a community partnership with Rockley’s Music down the road. There’s no adversarial relationship between our shops — we specialize in different areas,” Brainerd said. “We’re already talking about a ‘Music on Colfax’ event.” Getting people excited about music has worked for the business for years. Employee Devon Kerger started as a customer and lover of guitars before going to work at the shop. “It’s really fun getting new players in for the first time,” he said. “It’s amazing to watch them learn about their instruments, and we expect bigger things for the future here.” Golden Music helped spread awareness and a love of the art in Golden, and Brainerd aims to continue that in Lakewood. “Everyone has been so welcoming, and we’re so excited to work with 40 West Arts on Colfax,” she said.
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OPINION Have we reached peak selfie?
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I have a friend — you know, the Facebook kind of friend — who just loves to post videos of her daughter singing the latest, greatest hits. And her daughter, who is very cute, is also very talented. I kind of enjoy her singing. But she’s 6 years old. I can’t help but wonder if this child is going to grow up believing that she does not exist unless something of her is posted online every day. For some people, existence is saying good morning to their children; for others (my wife), their day isn’t real until they’ve told somebody else all about it; for me, I guess I have to write about it; or, I have a doctor friend who says “it doesn’t exist until it’s written down.” For this young girl, life is a selfie. I have long mocked the trend among the youth to turn their phones backwards, make an odd expression (my daughter calls it “duck face”), and instantly post, for the world to see... them. Doing absolutely nothing. And this is what passes for being connected. However, I have come to realize in the last few months that, perhaps, this is not a trend confined to youth. Perhaps, just maybe, the fault lies with us. For example, did you realize that, with the victory of “Birdman” as Best Picture at the Academy Awards this year, three of the last four Best Pictures have been movies
about . . . wait for it ... making movies. Yes, it’s true, the leading edge of cultural enlightenment in America — Hollywood (yes, that’s sarcasm) — has seen fit in three out of four years to reward its craft with awards of its craft. Doesn’t get much more navel-gazery than that. The only surprise, I suppose, was that the aging actor acting like an aging actor didn’t win for Best Actor. But it’s not just there. Oh, no, even our leading lights cannot resist the urge to listen to the sound of their own voices. President Obama’s State of the Union Address two months ago clocked in at almost exactly 60 minutes — 59 minutes, 57 seconds. And that was his second-shortest SOTU in his six years. Can you think of a single memorable line from that speech? How about something remotely meaningful, or poetic? Yeah, me neither. So, why did he talk about for an hour? Beats me.
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By contrast, Abraham Lincoln required just 272 words to express the condition of the country and our best hopes as a people in the most famous American speech, The Gettysburg Address. 272 words. To make the Gettysburg Address last 60 minutes, you would have to say just one word every 13 seconds. Not even William Shatner can pull that one off. Introspection is a good thing. We all have to look in the mirror once in a while and assess where we are, where we’re going, and what we’re trying to accomplish. But, really, if all we’re doing is taking snapshots of ourselves, we’ve crossed over in full-blown narcissism. And this can’t end well. We’re just one selfie of a writer writing a screenplay about a speechwriter writing a speech about winning the award for best writing in an original screenplay about the documentary “Selfie” away from the spacetime continuum imploding upon itself, sending all of us hurtling into space at the speed of light. Which, come to think of it, would make for a great selfie. Michael Alcorn is a public school teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His second novel, “Enemies Unseen,” will be available on March 14 at MichaelJAlcorn.com
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Superstitions: I don’t believe in them, do I? Right now, the floor under my feet is a little gritty … or, should I say, a little salty. That’s because I just tipped over the salt shaker and – according to both popular lore and my father – I had to throw a pinch over my left shoulder. Do I believe that something bad will happen if I don’t? Not really. Did I do it anyway? Better to be safe than sorry. With one Friday the 13th behind me, and the second of two more staring me in the face (the other is in September), such superstitions intrigue me. I am not, though, one to suffer triskaidekaphobia, an irrational fear of Friday the 13th. In fact, I usually find such days to be lucky for me, if not just downright unremarkable. Personally, I don’t have a lot of superstitions. In fact, I may not have any, except perhaps for tossing that salt over my left shoulder, never walking under a ladder or opening an umbrella in the house, and changing my route to avoid black cats in my path. No, seriously, I don’t believe in such things, even though I was exposed to superstitions at an early age by my father, although some of his seemed to be more rituals than superstitions. For example, my dad wore red socks – and I mean bright red
socks – on Sundays and holidays. I’m not sure if this was a holdover from football Sundays, because we all know about rituals for winning football games, such as not washing a jersey or always sitting on the same side of the couch. My father was also pretty adamant about some of his other beliefs. When we left on a family road trip vacation, we would never, ever, turn back for anything. Not for anything. It didn’t matter what we forget or left behind, we would not return to retrieve it. I’m not sure what would have happened if one of us kids didn’t make it into the car – “Home Alone” style – but I think I have a pretty good idea. My mom was more into premonitions, such as an itchy palm that meant we would be receiving company soon. (I never actu-
ally tracked those, and I still don’t today. Well, not really. Or not often, anyway.) My friends tell me that they have their own rituals and superstitions. A former classmate says his ritual might be “silly,” but that when he is finished petting and scratching his dogs, he always pats them three times. Always. And I have a friend raised in a South Asian household who told me she could give me pages. Here are some of her favorites: Never cut the air with scissors … it will cause a fight in the home. Drive a new car over lemons to prevent accidents. Whistling at night attracts snakes into the house. And this one, which would actually work just the opposite for me: Sleep with a knife under your pillow to avoid bad dreams. These are interesting, of course, but they don’t really mean anything. I have to go now to hang a horseshoe open side up on my door, and get ready – knock on wood – for another wonderful Friday the 13th. Andrea Doray is a writer who prefers to be blessed after sneezing. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com with your own superstitions or rituals.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What’s your favorite Girl Scout cookie? Alas, Girl Scout cookie season is coming to an end. While they toured our Golden office, we asked members of Boy Scout Troop 613 what their favorite Girl Scout cookie was.
“I like the Samoas, but Thin Mints are the best, and what I always get.” Garrett Ross, Lakewood
“A Tagalong, because I really like Thin Mints, but that’s all my family gets. It’s a nice change to get that peanut butter taste.” Steven Dykes, Golden
“Thin Mints! If you freeze them, they’re delicious and my dad likes them too, so it must be genetic.” Max Mahurin, Golden
“My favorite is Samoas because the balance between coconut and chocolate is perfection.” Isaac Clemons, Golden
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Jeffco teacher negotiations begin Staff Report Negotiations between the Jefferson County School District and the Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA) began March 9. In this negotiation season, the two parties are engaging in interest-based bargaining to come up with a new contract.
During the session, both sides will discuss items such as teacher compensation, paying for advanced degrees, communication, increases in teacher librarians, smaller class sizes, having an effective educator in every classroom, student achievement and teacher performance, among other topics. March negotiation dates are confirmed, with meetings tentatively sched-
LETTER TO THE EDITOR A ‘straw-man story’
A breaking news story: “JeffCo students finally won. The board decides not to review the curriculum. There are no plans to review the new advanced placement U.S. history curriculum.” This straw-man story, typical of leftist strategy, implies that the evil Board of Education was chastised by use of teacher sick-outs and student street demonstrations. Those “impromptu sick-outs,” planned months in advance, were organized last August by the JCEA teachers union. Thinly-veiled threats forced teachers to participate. Students were promised favorable recognition for demonstrating. We are not permitted to know which teachers participated in the sick-outs because of an injunction demanded by the union. Of course there never was any plan for curriculum revision, although the law requires review. This was a manufactured complaint based on a false premise. Actual review will be by a broadly-representative committee of teachers, students and residents. High-profile disruptions organized by out-of-state union personnel were aimed at eventual petitioning for recall and union take-over of the district. Looking for excuses, they jumped all over the personal comments of board member Julie Williams. She mentioned that there should be some exceptional elements of American history included to balance the evolving hate-America message. New history revisionists demand a curriculum devoid boring stuff, such as George Washington and World War II. Give this remarkable board and appointed curriculum observers have a chance. Tom Graham, Arvada
uled through the end of June. The district will continue to confirm future dates on an ongoing basis. All meetings will be held in the Board Room at the Jefferson County Education Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden. Colorado Community Media will offer weekly recaps, in print and online, throughout the negotiation process.
TEACHER NEGOTIATION MEETING DATES 4-8 p.m., Monday, March 9 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, March 14 4-8 p.m., Monday, March 16 4-8 p.m., Monday March 30
Children’s Theatre proves successful MAP Children’s Theatre The Miners Alley Playhouse launch of Children’s Theatre is a rousing success with the inaugural production of “Rumpelstiltskin.” Rory Pierce heads up the new venture. You may remember Rory from Heritage Square Music Hall. Joining Rory were T.J. Mullin, Annie Dwyer, Alex Crawford and Randy Johnson. The current run ends March 7. Performances are Saturdays at 1 p.m. The day I was there, I saw more adults than children, all wanting to see their friends from HSMH. We were not disappointed. This is a wonderful addition to our local theater scene.
‘Godspel’ at Miners Alley Next up at MAP for the adults is “Godspell (The Revival)” which runs Mar. 27 to May 3. This updated version features new arrangements and references to current topics. The story is based on The Gospel According to St. Matthew. The followers of Jesus use a variety of interesting methods to help their “boss” tell parables. Tunes
include “Day by Day” and “Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord.” For tickets and info about both the children’s and/or the “adult” productions, call 303-935-3044 or visit the website at minersalley.com. The theater is located at 1224 Washington Ave., in Golden.
‘All My Sons’ celebrate Arthur Miller at CCT Cherry Creek Theatre Company celebrates the 100th birthday of playwright Arthur Miller with their production of “All My Sons,” running from Mar. 6 - 29 at the Shaver-Ramsey Showroom, 2414 E. Third Ave. (Third and Josephine). You will be impressed
and amazed at the play’s staging ... all of which must be removed after each performance. George Deever returns from the war to learn that his father Herbert is in prison for manufacturing faulty parts that were responsible for killing many people. His partner Joe Keller has gone free. Arthur Miller also wrote “Death of a Salesman,” and “The Crucible” among many others. For tickets and info, call 303-8006578 or online at cherrycreektheatre. org.
Baseball beckons I am ready for some baseball so Cathy and Kathy and I are headed to Phoenix in March for Rockies Spring Training. We’ll see some games, visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, and drop a few bucks at the casinos. Can’t wait. Columnist Harriet Hunter Ford may be reached at hhunterford@gmail. com.
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Irma-Jean Kuehn, who preferred to be known as “I.J.”, was born in Golden, Colorado on July 22, 1932, and entered into rest on December 3, 2014 in Rapid City, South Dakota. A Remembrance will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015, at the Green Mtn. United Methodist Church, 12755 West Cedar Drive, Lakewood, CO, at 11:00 am. I.J. was the daughter of Harley and Lulu Mae Diltz. She married Wesley M. Shoe on April 15, 1951 in Reno, Nevada. They had 2 children, Gary Wayne Shoe and Terri Lynne Harper. I.J. had 5 Grandchildren: John Douglas Shoe, Galen Harris Shoe, Michael Joseph Metze (deceased), Joel
Thomas Metze, and Kelly Marie Bond. There are currently 8 Great Grandchildren: Owen Wesley Shoe, Emilia Kathleen Shoe, Benjamin Zev Shoe, Charlie Jane Metze, Wesley Robert Metze, Edith Rose Metze, Maria Renee Metze, and Cora Lynne Bond. There are 2 Step-great Grandchildren: Matthew and Zoey. I.J.’s devoted Daughter-in-Law is Maureen C Shoe. Gerry Harper, deceased just a year ago, was I.J.’s tireless
caregiver and Son-in-Law. While raising 2 children and still working full and part time jobs, I.J. earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and History and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Colorado in 1970. She taught Art at Everitt and Carmody Jr High and Green Mountain High School in Jefferson County, Colorado in ’70’s and ’80’s. She inspired countless students to develop their creative skills, some of whom became professional artists. For a biography and details about her remarkable life as a Teacher and Artist, please visit: kinkadefunerals.com/search_obit. php?quy_str=kuehn
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Thrifty show has passion for fashion
The Truth & Perception Fashion Show Fundraiser and Boutique will be held in Lakewood and will feature the designs of Enuma Duhu, Quieesha Burns Corii, Ionita Pierre, Kirstine Hanson, Caroline Smith, and Darlene C. Ritz and Deserrie Aguirre. Photo by Danielle Herzog
Athena Project taps into vibrant community
Festival puts spotlight on works by women By Clarke Reader
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quality has come a long way in the area of women’s rights, but the arts are an area in which women are still dramatically underrepresented.
That’s not nearly good enough for the multi-talented women of the Denver area, and so the Athena Project Festival was born to offer women a venue to explore theater. It has grown in the past three years to include all the arts, and now has a home in five different arts districts. The Athena Project Festival this year is inspired by the theme “Truth & Perception” and is hosting events in the Downtown Denver, Santa Fe, RiNo, Aurora Cultural and 40 West Arts districts March 20 through April 5. The lead sponsor is the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. “It was always our vision for the festival to include more than the theater,” said Angela Astle, founder of the project. “Artists are mutually supportive of each other — we know the time and effort that it takes to create our pieces.” The festival includes the world premiere of Marilyn Harris Kriegel’s “Harm’s Way” at the Aurora Fox Studio Theatre, starring Karen Grassle, of “Little House on the Prairie” fame. The play takes a look at paranoia, denial and the desensitization of society toward violence. The project will host its first full music festival at Cervantes’ Other Side in Denver on March 29. Performing musicians include Serephine, Bianca Mikhan, The Horse Latitudes, Melissa Ivey The Gypsy Rocker, and Wheelchair Sports Camp. “Last year we had musicians performing before plays start and at some of the galleries, but we wanted to expand our music offerings,” Astle said. Art galleries will feature works of photography by female visual artists at The ACAD Gallery and Metropolitan State University of Denver Center for Visual Arts, Emerging Artist Gallery, in collaboration with Month of Photography.
IF YOU GO WHAT: Athena Project Festival WHEN: March 20 - April 5 WHERE: Downtown Denver, Santa Fe, RiNo, Aurora Cultural and 40 West Arts districts COST: Free - $25 INFORMATION: athenaprojectfestival.org The Athena Project is also working with Metro’s Center for Visual Arts to present an Evening of World Dance on March 25. From samba to Bollywood, each dance channels the accumulated experience of generations of women who have developed these dances. In Lakewood, RMCAD is helping the organization host a fashion show and boutique fundraiser at Weston Solutions on April 1. The show is curated by Caroline Smith of Janie G. Couture and will blend performance art and fashion into a unique show benefiting the Athena Project. Designers include Enuma Duhu, Quieesha Burns Corii, Ionita Pierre, Kirstine Hanson, Caroline Smith and co-designers Darlene C. Ritz/Deserrie Aguirre. “We’re thrilled to have this show in Lakewood, and our pop-up show at 40 West was a great way to get to know the district,” Astle said. There will be a film festival, and a roundtable discussion by male supporters of Athena called “Closet Feminism.” The signature events of the festival are the Plays in Progress series, which gives shows written by women several workshop readings with one play chosen to be produced in 2016, and the Girls’ Write PIP
Emmy Award-winning fashion icon Tim Gunn and Denver-based designer Mondo Guerra hosted fashion show fundraiser Goodwill En Vogue at Denver Union Station on March 5. The event featured a fashion show put on by local high school students in Goodwill Denver’s career development programs and ultimately raised more than $118,000 for the nonprofit. Gunn co-hosted the fundraiser with 7NEWS meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo. Guerra, winner of “Project Runway AllStars,” oversaw a team of judges who scored the student design competition, which was the first fashion show held at the recently restored historic Union Station. The student winner, Jackie Rodriguez, is a junior at CEC Middle College of Denver and is receiving help to prepare for her future through Goodwill’s programs at her school. Her winning design incorporated drapes found at a Goodwill store that were transformed into an elegant pantsuit, inspired by the style and society of the 1920s, which earned her a coveted fashion design internship with Guerra. More than 450 guests viewed a multitude of upcycled designs by students from Goodwill’s high school programs, each inspired by a different decade in history. In addition, area celebrities modeled in a show of upscale, chic trends from Goodwill’s Déjà Blue Boutique in Cherry Creek North. All proceeds from the event benefited Goodwill’s career development programs for at-risk students, struggling adults, and individuals with disabilities. For more information about Goodwill’s local life-changing programs and how you can help, visit www.goodwilldenver.org.
Union Station makes top 11
For the first time the Athena Project is hosting a music festival, featuring musicians like Melissa Ivey The Gypsy Rocker. Courtesy photo Series. The girls’ event features workshop productions of 10 to 15 short plays written by members of the Girls’ Write program, all seventh-graders, with participants also acting and helping behind the scenes. “It’s one thing to write a play, and another to see it performed on stage. The impact this program can have on girls doesn’t last for just one day, but into the future,” said Connie Findley, an Athena Project board member. “I am always blown away by what the girls write about.” For a full schedule of events, visit athenaprojectfestival.org.
Thrillist.com’s travel team rode the rails — at least virtually — for its list: The 11 Most Beautiful Train Stations Across America. And no surprise to Denver dwellers, the rehabbed Union Station downtown was included in the lauded list. Thrillist looked for stations that are so “beautiful, so historic, so straight-up cool that you’re more than happy to get stuck, if only to wander around for a bit and pretend you’re Eliot Ness trying to take down Al Capone.” Here’s what the website said about our spiffed-up train station: “Union Station, like Uma Thurman, may have undergone a few nips and tucks recently, but that hasn’t compromised its Beaux Arts facade, which was built in 1914. Today, the station’s most striking features include its exposed Train Hall (made of 11 steel arches), a 112-room boutique hotel, a slew of restaurants, shops, and bars and over 600 works of art on display throughout. And if that’s not enough, there’s even a 22-gate underground bus concourse lit by skylights. Okay, that was probably enough.” To see the rest of the best, go to www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/ grand-central-union-station-andmore-of-america-s-most-beautifultrain-stations.
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YOUR WEEK MORE THEATER/SHOWS
CHILDREN’S ‘COPPELIA,’ TOYMAKER’S TEA PARTY BALLET ARIEL presents a children’s version of “Coppelia” followed by the Toymaker’s Tea Party at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. “Coppelia” is the story of eccentric toymaker Dr. Coppelius and his doll Coppelia. Tickets are available at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, by calling 303-987-7845 or at the Lakewood Cultural Center box office. THEATER REGIONAL PREMIERE THE EDGE Theater presents “Cock,” by Mike Bartlett, through Sunday, April 5 at 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. No show on Sunday, March 15. Industry night is at 8 p.m. Monday, March 23. Tickets are available at www.theedgetheater.com or by calling 303232-0363. For mature audiences.
MUSIC/CONCERT MUSICA SACRA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA ‘QUILTERS’ PERFORMANCE COLORADO ACTORS Company and Theatre School pres-
ent a community production of “Quilters,” which blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic that captures the sweep and beauty, the terror and joy, the harsh challenge and abiding rewards of frontier life. Show is at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28, with a special matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. 1-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Show contains some mature content; may not be suitable for children younger than 10. Contact 303-456-6772, www. coloradoacts.org or coloradoacts@yahoo.com.
AUGUSTANA ARTS presents Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra, with internationally renowned teacher and cellist Rodney Farrar at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets are available online at www.lakewood.org/hca/, by phone at 303-987-7845 or in person at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office. The concert is presented again at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Tickets are available at www.augustanaarts.org or by calling 303-388-4962. Farrar lives in Littleton. ST. JOHN PASSION LUTHERAN CHORALE, based in Lakewood, presents “St. John Passion,” by Bob Chilcott, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1600 Grant St., Denver. Chilcott’s mighty setting of words from the Gospel of St John is a dramatic yet uplifting retelling of the Passion story. A free will offering (and nonperishable food donations) will be collected at both concerts to benefit local food banks. Visit www. thelutheranchorale.org or email thelutheranchorale@Comcast.net. YOUNG ARTIST PERFORMS CONCERT YOUNG ARTISTS Competition winner Sherry Kim will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines Campus, 924 16th St., Golden. Tickets available at www.JeffSymphony.org, by calling 303-278-4237, or at the door before the concert.
ART EXPLORE ANIMAL KINGDOM THROUGH ART ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL CELEBRATE ST. Patrick’s Day in Olde Town Arvada, noon
to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 14, on Grandview between Yukon and Webster Street. The festival features live bands, arts and crafts booths, food booths, kids’ entertainment, and more. Admission is free, and the street will be closed to traffic. Call 720-898-3380.
CONCERT SERIES MUSIC AT St. Paul concert series presents Confluence Choir in a Sacred Music Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9200 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. Snow date is 3 p.m. March 22. Call 303-279-2932 or visit www. confluencechoir.org for information and tickets.
DRAW, PAINT, sculpt an use other art techniques to learn about the many living creatures that make up the animal kingdom. Artist David Sullivan will guide you. Classes are 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 18, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 6-12 years. Register by Jan. 11; call 720-898-7405 for information on costs and to register. CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES ON POP ART MASS MEDIA, culture and production will be the focus of the first exhibition in 2015, otherwise known as Pop Art. Pioneers of the American Pop Art movement such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg, and James Rosenquist will be featured, while the rest of the exhibition will highlight regional contemporary artists and their perspectives on Pop Art today. Exhibit is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 29 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Go to www.ArvadaCenter. org.
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT WORKSHOPS
HIGH TEA FOR SENIORS SENIORS ARE invited to high tea 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Event is free. Call 720-898-3380 for details. GOLF CLUB MEMBERSHIP MEETING INDIAN TREE Women’s Nine Hole Golf Club will host a membership meeting with refreshments on St. Patrick’s Day. New members come at 9 a.m. and returning members at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 17. Prize for the “greenest” member. Applications are available at the club house. Call 303-423-0772.
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 through Tuesday, March 31 at Spirits of the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Go to www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.
WINTER MORNING HIKES MEET AT the Standley Lake Open Space trailhead for a morning hike on Little Dry Creek Trail. Along the hike, hikers will visit three of Arvada’s newer parks, Hills at Standley Lake Park, Beeman Park and Russell Park. Hike lasts from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 21. Call 720-898-3380 for details. NATURE PROGRAMS MAJESTIC VIEW Nature Center offers a number of programs this winter. Must register by calling 720-898-7405 or stop by the center. Schedule: Getting Ready to Grow, a series to help you plan your vegetable garden, from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 21 (tending the soil), March 28 (watering wisely). Meet a Mammal: Campfire Series, learn about the mammals that share our great state, from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Are Ladybugs Ladies? Explore the beloved but often misunderstood ladybugs 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 21. Spring break half-day camp, 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday through Thursday, March 24-26 (clay cooking pots, March 24; cordage and netted bags, March 25; friction fire class, March 26). Preschool fun with animals, learn about raccoons, beavers, bugs and birds, from 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays through March 25. Tai chi, redirect the stress of live into something smooth, nourishing and strengthening, through Monday, March 30 (beginning class is 6:15-7:15 p.m. and continuing class is 5-6 p.m.). Sharks and Minnows, Spiders and Flies, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. Nature Art from Around the World, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 1 to May 20. 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/ ARVADA COLTS BASEBALL 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.
HEALTH 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: Sunday, March 15, 8 a.m. to noon, Mountain Parish, 13922 W. Utah Ave., Lakewood (contact Julie Hayes, 303-988-2222); Sunday, March 15, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood; Monday, March 16, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Church Range Office Park, 7237 Church Ranch Blvd., Westminster; Wednesday, March 18, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster; Friday, March 20, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood; Sunday, March 22, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Crossing Church of the Nazarene, 3501 W. 104th Ave., Westminster; Thursday, March 26, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Union Tower Building, 165 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. HOW YOUR BODY REALLY WORKS
SENIORS’ RESOURCE Center presents CarePartner work-
shops from 10-11:30 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at its office at 3227 Chase St., Denver. Hands-on caregiving skills is Thursday, March 19; Care for the CarePartner is Thursday, April 16; Downsizing Tips for CarePartners is Thursday, May 21.
WEST WOODS Men’s Club is accepting applications for the 2015 golf season. The club will have its spring kickoff meeting 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the club, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. All events take place at the 27-hold West Woods Golf Club, Arvada, including the club championship, match play event, skins game and more. Membership includes a Colorado Golf Association handicap, eligibility for more than a dozen tournaments and an end-of-season banquet. Go to www.WestWoodsMensClub.com.
KNOWING HOW nutrients work with your body makes it easier to understand which supplements to take and why. Class is 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Natural Grocers Lakewood, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt. HEALTHY, DELICIOUS TASTING FAIR FOOD QUALITY makes a big difference for your health and taste buds. Learn how your food was handled, from seed to table. The healthy and delicious tasting fair is noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Natural Grocers, Lakewood, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-989-4866.
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IS THERE one true religion? Or many? These questions will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Only One Way to God? Can One Religion Really Have All the Answers?” features the story of Valerie Winn, an American. Winn describes her encounters with various religions and how they shaped her. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
ECHTER’S GARDEN Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, presents a Meet the Experts series. Saturday, March 14: Turf Maintenance through the Year, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Starting a Lawn from Seed, 1-2 p.m.; The Secret Life of Soil, 3-4 p.m. Saturday, March 21: Orchids, Easier Than You Think, 10-11 a.m.; This Herb’s For You, 1-2 p.m.; Sweet and Sassy Succulents, 3-4 p.m. Saturday, March 28: Landscape With the Natives, 10-11 a.m.; Garden to Pantry: Trees and Shrubs with Good Taste, 1-2 p.m.; Paradise on the Patio and in the Garden, 3-4 p.m. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com for details.
FREE SPEECH AND THE ISLAMIC FAITH
Join Active Minds 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, as we explore the sometimes violent reaction from parts of the Muslim world to what many deem as “free speech” in other parts of the world. From the death sentence issued against Salman Rushdie, to the recent deadly attack on the French satire magazine Charlie Hebdo, this conflict has clearly intensified. Seek to understand this complicated issue in part by examining the values held by free speech supporters and followers of Islam. Program at Brookdale Green Mountain, 12791 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-237-5700.
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EARLY SPRING GARDENING CLASSES ECHTER’S GARDEN Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, presents its early spring classes. Learn gardening tips on Sundays in the spring. Sunday, March 15: Composting and Soil Improvement, 11 a.m. to noon; Windowsill Herb Garden Workshop, 2-3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Terrarium Workshop, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Fairy Garden Workshop, 2-3:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 29, Bee Keeping for Beginners, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com for details.
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The faces of Lakewood girls basketball players reflect the disappointment of the lost in the Class 5A Great 8 playoff game to Broomfield. The loss ended the Tigers bid to advance in the state playoffs. Photo by Tom Munds
Girls fall short with quarterfinal loss Team loses only one senior, looks to do better next year By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Broomfield’s 65-39 romp over Lakewood in a Class 5A girls Great 8 basketball game March 6 at the Denver Coliseum was painful. However, all Tigers coach Chris Poisson had to do was look at his roster and he start-
ed to feel a little better. Lakewood, the Jefferson County League champions, finished the campaign with a 20-6 record with a team that had seven juniors, one sophomore, three freshmen and just one senior. “That helps a little bit on the pain,” said Poisson. “It takes the sting off a bit, but you still didn’t want the season to end. “Two years in a row, we were back-toback league champs, but we can get better and we have everybody back. They need to learn from this loss.” Lakewood held a 17-13 lead with 5:11 remaining in the second quarter, but the
Eagles went on an 18-4 run to grab a 31-21 halftime lead. “In the second quarter, they had a great run,” Poisson said. “Our passing got really slow. We had lazy passes, and if you do that to them they are going to make you pay. “In that run, our movement was less, we weren’t flashing to get their attention. They savor that, they look for that. It’s a credit to them, they’re so darn good.” Lakewood pulled to within nine points with 3:18 remaining in the third quarter after a 3-pointer by Marisela Perez, but the Eagles scored 10 of the game’s next 12 points and then coasted in the final eight
minutes. “The first half, we played 12 great minutes and four bad minutes, and there’s the ball game,” said Poisson. “In the second half it was kind of the same. We played less good minutes. “They’re great kids and they want to win. It gives us something to build off of.” McKenna Bishop, a 6-foot junior, led the Tigers against Broomfield with 14 points and nine rebounds. Perez finished with eight points. Lakewood committed 23 turnovers and was outrebounded 36-20 by the Eagles.
A not-so-sweet defeat Golden boys lose in final seconds By Scott Stocker It was a back-and-fourth night for the Golden boys basketball team in their Class 4A, Sweet 16, state tournament game against visiting Air Academy High. It just didn’t turn out to be so sweet. Golden was defeated by Air Academy, 45-41, in a game that went down to the wire. And, it was a game that an overflowing crowd was definitely into. In fact, it went down to the final 5 seconds. With 2 minutes and 15 seconds left in the game, Golden was able to gain its last tie, 41-41, on a basket by Ryan Blodgett. From there, Air Academy began some stall tactics. But Golden was not about to go out and force fouls shots. Instead they were just hoping to come up with a turnover somewhere along the line. Golden was able to pull off a jump ball with 1:09 left, but lost the ensuing effort, as it was Air Academy’s turn for the throw in. With :13 left in the game, Air Academy, coached by Barry Clark, called a timeout. Then, with just 5 seconds left, Air Academy’s Andrew Dewing was fouled on a drive to the basket, which he missed. However, he convert both free throws for a 43-41 lead. Golden couldn’t retaliate following the Dewing scores. The ball stolen by Air Acad-
AIR ACADEMY 45, GOLDEN 41 Air Academy 11 5 17 11 — 43 Golden 8 13 12 8 — 41 AA: Austin Dewing 1 2-2 5, Mark Beatty 0 0-0 0, Bailey Sexton 0 0-0 0, David Louthan 5 3-3 14, James Sims 6 0-0 15, Adam Brown 2 0-0 5, Henry Yocum 0 0-0 0, Blake Becco 0 0-0 0, Grant Butler 0 0-0 0, Nate Renfrew 1 2-2 4, Paul Ambuul 1 0-0 2, Logan Negley 0 0-0 0. Totals: 16 7-7 45. Three-point baskets: Sims (3), Dewing, Louthan, Brown. Fouls: 14. Fouled out: None. G: Jesse Capaul 0 0-0 0, Mark Seaholm 0 0-0 0, Cole Harris 0 0-0 0, Jake Katzman 0 0-0 0, Phil Katzman 0 0-0 0, Ryan Thistlewood 5 2-2 14, Camden Parker 0 0-0 0, Jason Johnson 0 2-2 2, Cole Greff 0 1-2 1, Ryan Blodgett 7 1-4 15, Nick Capaul 2 0-0 4, Kayden Sund 2 0-0 5. Totals: 16 6-10 41. Three-point basket: Thistlewood (2), Sund. Fouls: 11. Fouled out: None. emy’s David Louthan, who took it in to score with just one second on the clock. For the Demons, that was it. Blodgett led Golden with 15 points while his teammate, Ryan Thistlewood added 14. They were the only Demons to come through in double-figures and only four other teammates managed to put any points on the board. Kayden Sund scored five points for Golden, Nick Capaul had four, Jason Johnson, two, and Cole Greff, one, to round out the low-scoring effort by the Demons. Air Academy led, 11-8, after the first
quarter of play, but the Kadets trailed, 2116, at the half. It was 33-33 going into the final quarter and it was destined to stay close the rest of the way. Air Academy improved to 22-4 and will play Lewis-Palmer (19-7) in the Final Four, March 13 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder. The second semifinal will match Sierra (23-3) against top-seeded Longmont (26-0). “We just couldn’t seem to execute in the second half when we needed to,” said Blodgett, a 6-5, junior. “It was just close all the way, but we made critical errors. No matter how it would have ended, I wouldn’t want to play for any other team. “In the fourth quarter, we were in a position where we couldn’t foul and allow them to get on the line,” Blodgett said. “It was just a tough night all around and a hard way to end our season. I know, I’m already looking forward to next year and we’ll just have to see how it goes.” There won’t be a next season on the Golden court for Thistlewood, a 6-2, senior. Indeed, it was a tough way to end his prep career. “We needed to go out more aggressive and it would have come out fine,” Thistlewood said. “We didn’t execute in the second half as we should have. I think that we put up a good dog fight, but in the last two minutes we just couldn’t get the job done. They just played good against us.” Golden had entered the playoffs with a 21-3 record. The Demons had advanced with a 68-43 victory over Durango and 69-
65 over Thomas Jefferson. There was little that Golden coach, John Anderson, could do but shake his head at the end. Certainly a tough loss, but he had good words for his players afterwards. “We had the opportunities to get ahead and stay, but couldn’t,” Anderson said, in his 17th season as the Demon’s coach. “They had the pressure and we just had to many turnovers. Both of us played some tremendous defense, but we couldn’t bring out our offense when we needed it. “They made the plays and we didn’t,” said Anderson. “In the third quarter we were up and couldn’t hold. It was a good season and I’m so proud of what the boys have been able to accomplish. Credit their Air Academy, we just turned the ball over to many times.” Air Academy was led in scoring by James Simms, a 6-4, senior, who tallied 15 points and David Louthan, a 6-3 senior, with 14. Only four other players were able to help account for the Kadets scoring in this tightly played game. “We started out with a lot of jitters, but we were able to overcome them when it counted,” Sims said. Clark, too, knew that it wasn’t going to be an easy night before a huge crowd in this important atmosphere. “It was just a competitive game and I think we played great under the pressure,” Clark said. “We hit our free throws and we had the speed to keep them off of us tonight. How can you ask for a better game in such a fine atmosphere.”
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Hearty party opens hospital
More than 300 guests attended the grand opening of Centura Health’s $177 million St. Anthony North Health Campus in Westminster on Feb. 26. The 350,000-square-foot facility, which opened to patients on March 3, was designed and built with an emphasis on wellness, prevention and advanced medical care for residents of north metro Denver. The new health campus is sponsored by Catholic Health Initiatives and is part of Centura Health, the region’s leading hospital and health-care network delivering advanced care to more than half a million people each year. The new St. Anthony North Health Campus, at 144th Avenue and Interstate 25, will provide 92 inpatient rooms, including a 20-room intensive care unit; inpatient and outpatient surgery; a 12room Birthing Center; diagnostics and imaging; and an emergency room that operates 24 hours a day. The facility will employ about 1,350 people.
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First seed flies through Experienced Faith Christian couple of games from title By Scott Stocker There appears to be a lot of ‘Faith’ that the 2015, Class 3A boys basketball season will end on a high note for Faith Christian. And that high note couldn’t be much higher for the Eagles if they can come away with the classifications state championship. Faith Christian, located in Arvada and coached by Andrew Hasz, defeated Liberty Commons, 69-39, and Pagosa Springs, 6246, in last weekend’s Regional Playoffs. They will enter the state tournament to be played at the Colorado School of Mines, with a 22-2 record. They will play Jefferson Academy (18-6) in their quarterfinal encounter, March 12, at 8:30 p.m. Seniors Spencer Bazz and Grant Harkness and junior Gabriel Hegarty, have played key roles for Faith Christian. They hope that talent will pay off at state. As does their coach. Hasz has been very pleased with the way his team has played and improved this season. Now, the key is to keep moving in the right direction and hopefully earn a shot at the title. “This has just been a great group of boys to coach,” said Hasz, now in his 16th year at Faith Christian. “They have worked so hard and I’m so pleased with their efforts. They have played sound basketball and have been able to make up for their mistakes along the way. They just want to play with a lot of intensity. “Gabe and Grant have been able to step up big time,” Hasz said. “But all the boys have been able to step up big time and that’s why we’ve been able to advance so far. They are all such a joy to coach. I’ve been so pleased with the way our team has been able to step up and play. I just want the boys to hold their heads up high.” Faith Christian lost for the first time this season, Dec., 6, 2014, in a tournament game against host Gilbert, Ariz. It was a thrilling, double-overtime loss, 74-72. They lost their second game to Lutheran, 65-55, Jan. 31.
Lutheran (20-4), by the way, is on the opposite side of the state bracket and the Hawks can only hope for another encounter with the Lights with the highest results on the line. “First off, I want to give credit to God,” said Bazz. “Everybody has worked hard and played so unselfishly this year. We play for each other. We have put in a lot of hard work and it has paid off. We just can’t wait to get back to state and play hard to win.” Hegarty definitely feels good the way his teammates have played this season. And, of course he hopes that it will end on a high note. He is still aware of what can happen during a state tournament, or any game for that matter. He just doesn’t want to overlook anyone. “No one on our team plays for themselves,” said Hegarty. “No one is out for individual glory. We feel it more to go out and please God. We worked hard in the off season and it has paid off this year.” Harkness want this to be a season to savor. “We try to play for God,” Harkness said. “He has blessed up and this, too, is not about me. As a team we just don’t want to give up and hope to keep everything together this next week. It’s been hard work this season and we hope it will pay off.” Overall, this is a team with a wealth of experience. Faith Christian has seven seniors, four juniors and a talented sophomore guard, Jonathan Hardcastle. The other seniors are Josh Keiter, Jacob Schreiner, Jake Sanders, Grayland Balmer and Daniel Good. Juniors Chance Bazz, Arthur Padilla and Josh McCoyo round out the squad. “You never can tell how things are going to work out,” Hasz said. “Day in and day out it’s a challenge. The boys have all cooperated with each other and that leads to success. Now, we’ll just have to play hard to the end.” Faith will open its portion of the state tournament against Jefferson Academy. Bayfield plays Colorado Academy, Colorado Springs Christian goes up against Alamosa and Lutheran plays Brush in the other quarterfinal games. The semifinals will be played March 13, with the title game set for March 14.
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