Lakewood Sentinel 0319

March 19, 2015 VOLU M E 9 1 | I S SUE 31

LakewoodSentinel.com J E F F E R S O N C O U N T Y, C O L O R A D O

A publication of

Student ambassadors from the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design work with students from Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation work on clay creations at a “Masterpiece Making Event” at the college. Courtesy photos

RMCAD, JDRF bring art to students Youth ambassadors host ‘Masterpiece Making Event’

By Clarke Reader creader@colorado communitymedia.com The Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) is working with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to show the power of collaborative partnerships.

Six of RMCAD’s youth ambassadors

and faculty worked with 15 students from JDRF on March 1 for a “Masterpiece Making Event” that let the students — children ages 7 to 18, living with Type 1 Diabetes — work with ceramic artists and learn how to throw clay on the wheel.

“The kids really seemed to love it — they wanted to stay longer,” said Amanda O’Neill, development director of the foundation. “They made a bunch of different things, and some of those pieces will be auctioned off at an event for our group.”

The pieces selected will go up for auction at the JDRF’s 2015 Dream Gala — License to Cure on April 11.

The organization has done youth art projects before, and wanted to work with the college to build a greater sense of community, O’Neill said. The school got involved thanks to the efforts of the college’s CEO Christopher Marconi, whose own son has diabetes.

“I invited JDRF to RMCAD and they fell in love with the campus,” he said. “We want to build a partnership and a collaborative event with them — to leverage the art making ability of RMCAD with the work JDRF is doing.”

Moving forward, Marconi wants to keep the two organizations working closely to-

gether. He already has plans for JDRF to hire the college students as interns, which allows the students to give back to their community.

“The work we’ve done with RMCAD is just the first part, and we’re looking to do more and more,” O’Neill said. “It’s great to see these kids coming together, relate to one another and be normal kids.”

These kinds of partnerships are crucial for organizations to flourish, and Marconi welcomes a chance to help people.

“This is helping young kids to create art to save lives,” he said.

Foundation awards grants to impacted schools Stein and Peck recognized for great achievement despite challenges

S

tudent achievement is something all schools strive for, and this spring two of Jeffco’s most impacted buildings are recognized for their success in fostering a culture of achievement.

Jeffco’s Peck and Stein Elementary will receive grants from the Foundation for Great Schools, a coalition recognizing success in education. A collaboration of five Colorado nonprofit organizations, The Anschutz Foundation, The Daniels Fund, Fox Family Foundation, Gates Family Foundation, and the Piton Foundation joined together to reward

schools with a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch students for the success they’ve seen both in and outside the classroom.

“There are some really amazing schools out there, who, with some difficult circumstances, are doing very well,” said Tom Kaesmeyer FGS spokesperson.

STEIN ELEMENTARY

PECK ELEMENTARY

Arvada’s Peck Elementary, with 322 students, will receive $15,000 from the foundation.

“With this grant, we will use that money to continue what we’re doing,” said Principal John Katsanis. “We are so appreciative of it.”

After seeing an increase in the school’s free and reduced lunch population and a dip in assessment scores, Katsanis decided it was time to take a deeper look at their strategies for success. Those included Peck faculty implementing Success In Sight, a research and data-based school improvement program, offering free, full-day kindergarten for all students, maintaining two teachers per grade level and maintaining intervention for students who aren’t at grade-level.

Using this model and other strategies the school began to change, developing a familylike culture which encourages and celebrates achievement.

“This is a place you walk in and you know we care about each other,” said Lauren Kreider, a sixth grade teacher at Peck. “Once you’re here, you don’t want to leave because there is this community with our kids and with each other.”

The program begins looking at schools in the fall, nominating those with an increased free and reduced lunch population and assessment scores. From there, the organization goes into individual schools and evaluates them on a variety of traits, such as leadership, teacher effectiveness, school culture and data analyzation and management.

Kaleigh McCabe logs on to her chromebook, a lightweight laptop used in her fifth-grade class to create presentations on the human body, among other projects at Peck Elementary.

In Lakewood, Stein Elementary, a school of more than 700 students and a 92 percent free and reduced lunch population will receive $20,000 from the foundation. Money, Principal Samantha Salazar said will go help increase and update the school’s technology.

“We have a technology gap in our school in comFrom left, Jesse Del Rio Hernandez, Joanna Minor and Kiara Lopez, read parison to the surrounding out loud a Spanish children’s book, sounding out their words and spellareas,” she said, “something ing new vocabulary at Stein Elementary. we’re striving for over the next four years is to be a one-to-one school with some kind of mobile device.”

This year, the staff at Stein have been working to develop strong Professional Learning Communities, or PLCs, a form of collaboration among teachers to help increase student achievement. Salazar said with this model she hopes to have staff work better in collaboration and using technology to better meet the needs of students.

Stein has received this grant five years in a row now, something Salazar attributes to the work her teachers are doing to help their students, in and outside the classroom.

“We are doing great things here in this school,” she said, “the teachers are passionate about the work that they do and they are committed to seeing their students succeed.”

STORY AND PHOTOS BY CRYSTAL ANDERSON / CANDERSON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

2 Lakewood Sentinel

March 19, 2015

Make your ‘selfie’ the picture of success Taking a picture of ourselves, better known as a “selfie,” these days, is all the rage. There are even accessories like the selfie stick so we can capture even better photos and angles. And then we post our selfies on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or we text our pics to our friends and family.

Now think about this for a minute: Do we ever take the time to take a look at ourselves, or our “selfie,” and reflect on where we are and what we are doing? A little selfie-reflection, if you will. And if we do, what do we see?

For many of us, we are very satisfied with exactly where we are at in our personal and professional lives, and that is awesome. Others may do a little selfiereflection and think that there are things in their life that need changing. But here’s the deal, too often people who want to see a change or make improvements in some area of their life expect the change to happen all by itself.

Change does not happen until we

change, it’s as simple as that.

If we want to experience a change in our productivity we have to change our behaviors. A salesperson cannot simply state that they would like to win more business and then magically win more business. The salesperson must do the behaviors that will lead to more prospects and take the time to develop the skills necessary to develop a slight edge over the competition.

Some of us have goals to improve our physique or make a change in our physical conditioning. Again, we cannot expect to see any changes unless we change our

diet, make the effort and go to the gym or begin some type of exercise program. The weight will not come off and the muscles will not appear by wanting to see a change; the results will only happen when we do something and make a change.

I like taking selfies, I have become pretty good at it. And I really like a little selfiereflection from time to time. For me, I also like to ask others for feedback on where they see me and where I can still make improvements in my life. Friends, family members, advisors as well as my associates have all played a role in helping me reflect on who I am, where I am and what I am.

Having people in my life who are willing to be open and honest with their view of who I am only helps me in the pursuit of my own goal of continuous improvement.

There is that old saying, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Well, how can we change if we do not take the time to look in the mirror once in a while or take that selfie to determine where we are? Change starts and stops with us, and

change does not happen until we change our actions, our behaviors, our attitudes, or our belief system.

Again, many of you reading this column are doing just fine. As you take the time for self-reflection, you are perfectly happy right where you are, and that is awesome.

And for those of us who see a little room for improvement when we look at our selfie, well, we would do really well to recognize that the only way that change happens is when we personally make the decision to change and hold ourselves accountable to take the actions necessary to create the change we want to see in our lives.

Is there something you want to change?

I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we take a minute to take a selfie, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a Colorado resident, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corp., a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach

JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Jefferson Symphony Young Artist performs Pianist Sherry Kim and winner of the 2015 Jefferson Symphony International Young Artists Competition will give a 35-minute solo recital on Saturday, March 21, at a fundraiser for the 2016 young artist competition. Her selections will include Scarlatti, Mozart, Liszt and Shostakovich.

The event starts at 7 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra at 303-278-4237.

On Sunday, March 22, Kim will perform her outstanding winning concerto, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Jefferson Symphony. Works by Marquez

and Bernstein are also on the 3 program.

Tickets may be purchased via phone or by going online at jeffersonsymphonyorchestra.org.

Jeffco Historical Hall of Fame The Jefferson County Historical Commission is seeking nominations for the 2015 Jefferson County Hall of Fame.

Nominations may be made for either living or deceased people that have helped mold and shape the history of Jefferson County. Individuals may be nominated for contributions in fields of writing, research, photography, politics, business, commu-

nity service, education or culture.

The 2014 honoree for the Deceased Category was John W. Green Sr., a pioneer business man and community leader from Buffalo Creek and in the Living Category, Marian Metsopoolis, historian from Lakewood. To obtain nomination forms and get more information, go on line at historicjeffco.org or contact Dennis Dempsey in the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Office, at 303 271-8734.

Nominations must be received by May 1, and mailed to the Hall of Fame Award, Jefferson County Historical Commission, c/o Planning and Zoning, Attn: Dennis

Dempsey, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 3550, Golden, CO 80401.

‘Switch’ screening at CSM The Jefferson Energy Action Project is very happy to be sponsoring the screening of the documentary “Switch, Discover the Future of Energy” at the Colorado School of Mines, 6 p.m., March 25 at the Green Center at 924 16th Street in Golden.

The event is free and open to the public.

Register at switchatmines.eventbrite.com.

A Q&A session will follow the film.

Colorado Community Media

Colorado Community Media

Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

COLORADO

303-202-0260

COLORADOMILLS@PUTTINGEDGE.COM

BUY ONE, GET ONE

FREE!

puttingedge.com

14500 WEST COLFAX AVE. LAKEWOOD, CO 80401. INSIDE THE MALL AT ENTRANCE 3

$20 OFF

YOUR NEXT puttingedge.com

FREE play with the purchase of any mini golf admission at regular price. Admission fee must be of equal or lesser value. No cash value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. One coupon per customer per visit. Expires: April 30, 2015.

Coupon Code: COBGCM Colorado Putting Edge 14500 West Colfax Ave. Lakewood, CO 80401

BIRTHDAY PARTY

puttingedge.com

Valid on Funtastic and Ultimate Birthday Party packages only. No cash value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. One coupon per customer per visit. Must present at time of booking.

Expires: April 30, 2015.Coupon Code: COBDCM Colorado Putting Edge 14500 West Colfax Ave. Lakewood, CO 80401

Full-Day and Half-Day Options Available!

New Families Receive

$

200

off your 1st month

when you bring in this ad 14711 W. Morrison Rd. Morrison, CO 80465 | school@rrm.org | 303.922.8850

Lakewood Sentinel 3

March 19, 2015

Jeffco district, teachers begin negotiation talks Sides form issues and begin laying out bargaining process Staff Report Negotiations between the Jefferson County Education Association and the Jeffco Public Schools District began to a calm start the week of March 9.

During the first two meetings, both sides presented their issues, or what items they wish to build an agreement on this negotiating season. For the district, aligning a contract with strategic objectives, student

learning goals, supporting and rewarding teachers under a clear, flexible and collaborative framework was key.

JCEA presented seven issues, which included educating the whole child; family school and community partnership; class size conducive to student success; time to teach and time to learn; culturally relevant education; effective edu-

cators and respectful collaboration.

“While it might not look like a traditional IBB (Interest based bargaining) process, we are very committed to the collaborative aspects of the IBB process,” said Jim Branum, Jeffco’s lead negotiator and district counsel.

“By working around the table, we’re going to come out with a much better agreement.”

After presenting, each side delved into their priorities for each issues, highlighting what each side is looking for. Although most of the meetings were congenial, some points of contention arose around compensation and the over testing of students.

“There’s a very real problem for the dis-

trict right now in that some of the details of a complete compensation plan are not in place, and Amy (Weber) needs some of those details rather quickly or maybe yesterday in order to be effective in her role as the head of HR in doing that recruitment of highly effective teachers,” said Negotiations Moderator Jon Numair on the current compensation model. “I think this is probably one of the very difficult pieces we might have in front of us.”

Moving forward, the sides will continue to discuss their top issues, how to put together small study groups for each issue and what the priorities are for each.

Lakewood8 station gets upgrade Means clearer picture on broadcast, online

By Clarke Reader

creader@colorado communitymedia.com Lakewood’s city council, candidate forums and “Spotlight on Lakewood” are now broadcasting to the city in high definition.

Lakewood’s cable channel 8 received a significant upgrade and can be found on

channel 880 for those in the city looking for HD programming. The update also includes better image quality for those who view programming on the broadcast channel.

We called Kit Lammers, communications manager with the city, to ask him about the upgrade and what it means for residents.

What was the process for getting Lakewood’s channel up to date?

KL: We’ve been working on this for a while. It wasn’t just about the HD channel

— we wanted to go from an analog to digital broadcasting to get rid of the low-quality picture and sound. We started with an analysis of where we were with the equipment we have. We did some rewiring to help things - we redid the flow of audio and video feeds.

How were you able to change the system?

KL: We worked with Comcast and with their PEG (Public, Educational and Governmental) Fund to bring our system up to date.

WOW!!

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? Want to know what clubs, art exhibits, meetings and cultural events are happening in your area and the areas around you? Visit our website at www.coloradocommunitymedia.com/calendar.

YOU CAN BUY A NEW FURNACE

What will the changes do?

KL: The will improve the overall quality for everyone, which will help us reach viewers. It allows us to showcase the city in the way we say it and the way it should be. It’s really about the content we provide our citizens — they can be involved in their government just by sitting on their couch.

Anything we can do to make it easier and accessible to get people information.

For more information, or to stream video online, visit www.Lakewood.org/Lakewood8.

FOR

$995*

Buy A New $3,395 LENNOX 80% Furnace For $995* Or A New $5,495 LENNOX 95% Furnace For $1,995* *When You Purchase & Install Air Conditioning At Our Regular Price

Amazing Low Price LENNOX Furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAVE UP TO $3,500 Xcel Energy Furnace Rebate On Qualifying Furnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAVE UP TO $220 Xcel Energy Air Conditioner Rebates On Qualifying Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAVE UP TO $500 Xcel Energy Air Conditioner Trade-In Rebates On Qualifying Equipment . . . . . . . SAVE UP TO $500 Lennox Rebates During Dates Offered on Qualifying Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAVE UP TO $1,700 No Money Down!

WAC, Minimum payment required

Designer of Fine Jewelry In Historic Downtown Golden

Serving Lakewood Since 1983

CALL TODAY • (303) 366-1112 HURRY! THESE REBATES AND INSTANT DISCOUNTS END SOON!!

1 3 2 3 W A S H I N G T O N A V E . G O L D E N , C O T U E S - S A T 1 0 A M - 5 P M ( 3 0 3 ) 2 7 7 - 14 2 4

Not good with any other offers Limited time offers

www.coffmanco.com

We Buy Gold! Call For PriCinG.

ADVERTISEMENT

What Should You Do When You Get an Offer on Your Unlisted Home?

By JIM SMITH, Realtor ®

More and more, we see homes going under contract and selling without ever going on the MLS. I can understand the attraction of accepting some agent’s offer to sell your home to his or her buyer and pay only a 2.8% commission instead of paying another 3% or more to list it with a Realtor and put it on the MLS. You’ve no doubt heard of listed homes getting bid up and selling well above their listing prices. For example, my recent listing for $250,000 sold with multiple offers for more than $300,000 before I could even hold the scheduled open house.

You may have received postcards or letters from agents claiming to have a buyer, as well as from buyers directly. The agent or buyer may be offering a price that seems too attractive to pass up. But what should you do?

My advice is to thank them but call an experienced Realtor of your choice and put your home on the MLS at their offered price. You will quite possibly get competing offers that are much higher. If not, that buyer, if real, will still be there.

Whatever you do, don’t list your home with an agent who claims to have a buyer for your home. Rather, let the agent show your home and treat you as a for-sale-by-owner...

This Week’s Featured Listings from Golden Real Estate $895,000

Appraised last May at $1,050,000, this home at 25462 Westridge Road is a real steal. If you like the idea of living in the mountains yet only 20 minutes from Golden and Boulder, you’ll love this house. At 7,500 feet, sitting on a ridge, this home offers panoramic views of the plains to the east as well as the mountains to the west. Built by Modern Log Homes, it has a true “great room,” as you’ll see in the narrated tour at www.BlueMountainHome.info. Features include metal roof and interior sprinkler system, which reduce insurance costs. The main-floor master suite has two walk-in closets, a 5-piece bath, and opens to the deck with its awesome views.

The 3-car oversized garage has epoxy floors and great cabinetry. With 3 bedrooms and 3½ baths, it has 4,386 SF of space, plus a 10x16 Read rest of article at JimSmithColumns.com. storage shed. Open Saturday, 1-4 pm.

$535,000

$745,000

This 3,252-sq.-ft. home at 1821 Mt. Zion Drive in Golden’s Beverly Heights (under the “M”) will sell quickly. It is within walking distance of the School of Mines and downtown Golden. Interior features include a great master suite created from two upstairs bedrooms, hardwood floors in every area except the bedrooms and basement — even the stairs!

Narrated video tour at www.BeverlyHeights Home.com. Open Saturday, 1-4 pm.

This home at 491 Mesa View Way is at the very top of the Village at Mountain Ridge, offering panoramic views of Golden, the Table Mountains and beyond. You’ll like its 4car garage, home theatre, new Trex decks (including outside the master suite), hardwood floors, fabulous kitchen with SubZero refrigerator and granite counters, and more, all of which you can view at MountainRidge Home.com. Open Saturday, 1-4 pm.

Jim Smith Broker/Owner

Golden Real Estate, Inc. DIRECT: 303-525-1851

EMAIL: Jim@GoldenRealEstate.com

All Agents Certified EcoBrokers

17695 South Golden Road, Golden 80401 WEBSITE: www.GoldenRealEstate.com

4 Lakewood Sentinel

March 19, 2015

Summer program offers passport to health Registration begins April 4

PASSPORT TO RECREATION

By Amy Woodward

awoodward@coloradocommunitymedia.com The City of Lakewood’s Passport to the Parks summer program returns in April, giving residents an opportunity to explore the vast urban parks systems while soaking up nature’s benefits.

Last year, one Lakewood couple visited over 60 parks, said Brent Berninger, recreation supervisor for adult programs.

“It was pretty fun to see that kind of dedication,” he said.

The program, organized by the City of Lakewood and partnered by Kaiser Permanente, offers a fun incentive for residents to get out and get healthy while enjoying the city’s numerous parks.

“I think it just really helps people discover these incredible resources and jewels that are in their city beyond perhaps their backyard,” said Allison Scheck, marketing manager. “There’s a lot of adventure to be had.”

Lakewood features 97 parks within the city limits with the municipality managing 7,100 acres of open space parks and trails.

Each participant in the program will receive a passport booklet with each month’s featured park. Posted signs at the featured park will direct participants to the stamp rub they will need for their passport.

Participants may also enter for the monthly prize drawings with a chance to win many rewards including a one hour massage gift certificate, or a $50 recreation gift card.

“One of my big interests is connecting children with nature,” said Margaret DeK-

Passport to the Parks kicks off on Saturday, April 4 at 9 a.m. at the Charles Whitlock Recreation Center.

The event runs from April through September Fee: $5 per person / $10 per family (Set up as $5 for Resident and $10 for Nonresident) Registration: Packets will be available at the following locations: • Carmody Recreation Center • Charles Whitlock Recreation Center • Clements Community Center • Green Mountain Recreation Center • Lakewood Link Recreation Center • Wilbur Rogers Center For more information about the program and how to enter into the monthly prize drawings, visit www. cityoflakewood.org/parks or call Brent Berninger at 303-987-4806.

oven, physician’s assistant in pediatrics with Kaiser Permanente. “One of the things we really stress when they come in for their physicals is how important it is for their mental health and physical health to be outdoors…”

DeKoven estimates she has given out a couple hundred passports to her patients every year.

She plans on expanding her outreach by partnering with low-income schools where higher obesity rates occur, DeKoven said.

“Being able to partner with the City of Lakewood on this great Passport to the Parks program is there’s a great little way that we can promote children spending time in nature and give them a wonderful little incentive to do that near their home … near their school.”

Peter Hanley, of Aurora, plays a game of tennis with Lakewood resident, Allison Forrest at Lakewood Park on Tuesday, March 17. For this year’s Passport to the Parks program, Lakewood Park will be one of six featured parks in July. Photo

by Amy Woodward

Council to upgrade stormwater system

Accelerated improvements could double or triple utility fees MOUNTAIN PEAK

By Clarke Reader

creader@colorado communitymedia.com City council directed staff to draft an ordinance that would accelerate improvements to the city’s stormwater manage-

Better hearing starts right here.

OUR GUARANTEE!

HEARING

303-425-3344 Our Hearing Aids will Improve Your Hearing or we will Refund your Money within a 60-Day Adjustment Period.

GOLDEN

1030 Johnson Rd. Ste 350

WHEAT RIDGE

4045 Wadsworth Blvd. Ste 110

Join us for

ment utility and examine increasing the monthly cost from $1.98 to the range of $3.70 to $6.24.

Council also wants the possible increases indexed to inflation, and will also consider adding a sunset provision to the increase.

“You don’t wait around for a crisis to become a problem,” said Ward 5 councilman Tom Quinn. “We don’t want to tread water on this — we want to move forward.”

Jay Hutchison, director of public works, has been leading the discussion on the topic with council for more than a year, ever since the floods of 2013 reinvigorated the conversation.

“It’s a quality of life issue, as well as a public safety and peace of mind discussion,” Hutchison said.

The current service fee of $1.98 will only allow the city to address the top 10 highest priority major projects over the next 32 years, Hutchison told the council. He said the city has around 180 stormwater projects that need addressing, with a cumulative cost of between $125 and $155 million.

The city currently has $1.25 million per year to spend on these projects.

According to information Hutchison provided council with, an increase to $3.70 would allow the 10 most important projects to be finished in 10 years, and an increase to $6.24 would bring the total closer to 65

projects.

He added that the average in the state is around $6.24, so Lakewood is well below what most cities charge.

In terms of a sunset provision, if that is something council wanted to add, it could be done in several approaches, ranging from implementing it when certain improvements are completed or at a specific date.

Council questions ranged from what other communities are doing to the use of bonds purchases to fund the projects.

“This is something residents can’t fix on their own, and it’s the responsibility of the city and community to fix the problem,” said Ward 1 councilwoman Karen Kellen.

Ward 1 councilwoman Ramey Johnson emphasized the importance of getting as much community feedback on the idea as possible, and Ward 4 councilman Adam Paul said the city should be able to include information in city publications to spread the word.

If council approves any proposed ordinance, Hutchison doesn’t expect any kind of large construction to begin until 2018.

The design process will take up most of 2016 and go into 2017, with small projects possibly beginning that year.

To stay updated on the discussion, visit www.lakewood.org/stormwaterutility.

WHAT'S HAPPENING NEAR YOU? Want to know what news is happening in your area and the areas around you? Visit our website at ColoradoCommunityMedia.com.

EASTER BRUnch Buffet

869 Hill and Dale Rd. Unit B

7952 Kunst Rd.

Join us for our Easter Extravaganza at The Golden Hotel and Bridgewater Grill Seatings beginning at 10 a.m., Final Seating at 2:30 p.m.

Celebrate with us and enjoy the complimentary balloon artist, face painter, Easter egg hunts scheduled for 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. and the Easter Bunny hopping around!

Reservations Recommended: Adults | $42 Seniors | $34 303-279-2010 Children 6-12 | $16 Children 5 and under | Complimentary

800 Eleventh Street • Golden, Colorado TheGoldenHotel.com • BridgewaterGrill.com

Joy Brandt

Sunday, April 5

1,618 Sq. Ft., 2 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths | $383,950 www.869HillandDale.com Live in a gated community in the foothills with easy access to the city. This spacious condominium in the Pines at Riva Chase offers an open floor plan for easy living and easy entertaining with three doors to the 550 sq. ft. covered patio to enjoy your morning coffee and the wildlife close by.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Lakewood Sentinel 5

March 19, 2015

Six indicted in effort to hinder gang GKI has hundreds of members in Denver area

By Amy Woodward

awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com A Jefferson County grand jury indicted six members from a street gang known as the Gallant Knights Insane or GKI, who have run a very organized crime enterprise in the Denver and Jeffco area for 11 years.

Gang founders Jimmy Valanzuela, Timmy Valanzuela and Michael Valanzuela were indicted on several counts in relation to the attempted murder of rival gang member Theodore Alex Trujillo on Feb. 23 at Hart’s Corner Bar in Lakewood.

“GKI is very violent,” said Lt. Lee Condreay, commander for the Metro Gang Task Force. “The shooting that started with this indictment has nothing to do with drugs, it had to do with respect.”

Additional members and associates Jaime Venegas, Anthony Saleh and Tanya

Gutierrez were also indicted.

Saleh was charged with an attempt to influence a public servant after he allegedly threatened to kill a magistrate judge in Arapahoe County who denied Saleh’s request for new counsel.

There are more than 800 documented members of the GKI gang in the Denver area, and about 2,000 members statewide, according to the Metro Gang Task Force.

Colorado is the founding state for the nationwide gang, which has a presence in other states such as Texas, New Mexico, South Dakota and California.

The Metro Gang Task Force ran a twoyear investigation into GKI in 2005 and 2006 that resulted in 56 search warrants and 47 indictments, and seized 26 firearms, plus two pipe bombs.

The indictment is a reminder that cities such as Arvada, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge are not immune from gang activity.

“It’s not more quiet (on the west side),” Condreay said. “If you have a city or two between you and Denver, you’re probably a little bit safer,” he said, adding that unincorporated areas of Jeffco usually do not

Jimmy Valanzuela

Michael Valanzuela

experience any gang activity.

Organized burglaries, robberies, auto thefts and murder are some of the more common gang activities.

The indictment released by the Jeffco District Attorney’s Office shows that GKI was heavily involved in the selling of narcotics, and aimed to punish or eliminate its rivals or those who acted against its code of conduct.

Violence that is not related to drugs is over “the most ridiculous stuff you can

imagine,” Condreay said.

GKI’s remarkable reach in the Department of Corrections allows for continued communication among gang members who are incarcerated, including solicitations for murder.

Timmy “The intent of Valanzuela the investigation was to dismantle the upper echelon of the gang, causing a ripple effect felt throughout the Department of Corrections and into the streets,” Condreay said.

It’s doubtful that street gangs such as GKI will be going away anytime soon, but the members from the Metro Gang Task Force are happy with the indictments.

“To take these kind of people out of the community just makes the community that much safer,” Condreay said. “It’s a great example of the DA’s work with our task force.”

Mammography tech lab moves near fairgrounds Invision Sally Jobe expands 3D Mammography availability

By Crystal Anderson

canderson@colorado communitymedia.com To help increase mammogram accuracies and the early detection of breast cancer, imaging services center, Invision Sally Jobe, is bringing 3D Mammography technology to women across the Front Range.

“The goal is to save lives,” said Lora Barke,

medical director for the Invision Sally Jobe Breast Network. “Screening does work, and it helps us not only find breast cancer early but it decreases the advance stages of cancer in women.”

The 3D mammogram technology, known as tomosynthesis, offers doctors a clear, indepth image of a woman’s breast tissue. Now available at the Red Rocks Medical Center, 400 Indiana St., Golden, the technology is available to all patients seeking a mammogram. The process, which takes 50-60 images of the breast, allowing technicians to see slices of tissue, going beyond areas that are

WHAT THE HAIL! - The Preferred Local Roofing Company for Many Insurance Companies, Hundreds of Agents, and Thousands of Coloradans - No Creepy Door Knockers - Free Inspections

more dense, to find smaller cancers that may have been previously hidden on 2D image.

“Tomosynthesis is finding a small area of architectural distortion that’s very subtle, and one of the areas tomosynthesis was able to improve on is finding those invasive cancers,” Barke said.

According to the CDC, breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of death among women today.

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (http:// bit.ly/1GPSrD6) doctors were able to see a 41-percent increase in detection of invasive

cancers, 15-percent decrease in false alarms callbacks, and 29-percent increase in detection of all breast cancers by using the 3D technology.

Barke said while most women who get tested leave with good news, it’s crucial to get women get tested annually, once they reach the age of 40.

“The most important thing is women get screened,” Barke said. “It’s important to know there are important tools to help them and improvements in technology are available at several of our sites where they can get better care.”

SM

CALM AFTER THE STORM SM

Thank You For Voting Us Best of

ARVADA, GOLDEN, CENTENNIAL, ENGLEWOOD, BRIGHTON, LONETREE

303-425-7531 www.jkroofing.com

N

Real Estate

6 Lakewood Sentinel

Real Estate Home for Sale

March 19, 2015

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Homes

®

Isn’t selling a house quick and over asking price a sign of under pricing?

Flex / Industrial Space Available

Located in the heart of the Ken Caryl Business Park of southwest metro Denver, this 6-unit building offers the tenant a top quality space with great access to C-470. Currently two spaces available at $15-$16/SF, modified full service gross. Tenant just pays in-suite janitorial. Suite A/B is 3,281 SF and Suite F is 1,512 SF. Call Mike Haley or John Becker.

CONTACT “Mr. Real Estate” Colorado’s Trusted Expert

ED TOMLINSON 303 596 5555

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Home for Sale

RENTALS

IMMEDIATE DEBT RELIEF!

Commercial Property/ Rent

Senior Housing

For Lease in Elizabeth 2,907 Sq.Ft. Large O/H Door 3 Phase Electric Cheap!

Stuck w/a house you can't afford or no longer want?

We take over pmts/by cash or terms - Foreclosure OK 720-550-9604

www.FullerRE.com (303) 534-4822

Office Warehouse

Call 303-688-2497 Office Rent/Lease

OPEN HOUSE

GREAT TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME!

Saturday, March 21st 10am - 2pm

Inventory of homes for sale is low and the market value of homes is up.

This is a great time to sell your home.

Contact me if you are ready to sell or if you are in the market to buy a home.

GrandView of Roxborough Luxury Senior Community in Littleton

VARIOUS OFFICES 100-2,311 sq.ft. Rents from $200-$1750/month.

Full service.

405-409 S Wilcox

Castle Rock

Wasson Properties 719-520-1730

Roommates Wanted

TOM JOHNSON

Reserve your Residence Exclusive Opportunity to Own!

Trusted Real Estate Advisor Broker Associate RE/MAX ALLIANCE

6265 Roxborough Park Rd

303-744-8000

Refreshments will be served. www.grandviewlife.com

720-471-4581

BUY & RECEIVE 1% or OF PURCHASE PRICE

* Everything Included * Free Market Analysis * MLS Placement * PlacementonRealtor.com * Internet Exposure

SELL

Senior Housing

* No Advertising Fees * Relocation Exposure * Realtors Show Home * Sign & Lockbox * No Upfront Fees

Run a 2 column x 2” ad in two counties.

Adams & Jefferson or Arapahoe & Douglas counties

BEST OF THE BEST R E A L T O R S

Charles Realty

720-560-1999

Green Mtn. female preferred to share my townhouse. Exclusive use of 2 rooms + prvt. full bath, share lvng/dining room, kitchen, W/D, microwave, internet, A/C, covered prkng. $450 + 1/2 utilities, N/S, N/D. 303-988-1740

+2.8% MLS CO-OP

FULL SERVICE BROKERAGE OWNER 25 YEARS!

Now Leasing

Senior Apartments • Controlled Access Entry • Fitness Salon • Smoke-Free • Social Activities • Classes Nestled next to the foothills in Lakewood

DENVERREALESTATECHARLES@GMAIL.COM

303-237-2878 Call Joyce for a tour. Hurry they go fast!







$50 A WEEK!

Westhaven offers affordable senior apartments where you can enjoy activities with friends, shop, and have direct access to light rail. Views of the mountains and the city are right out your window.

With a new name and new management in 2013, this community received a bold new look and delivers on old fashioned values.

Reserve space 303-566-4091



 

       

 

CASTLE ROCK CASTLEWOOD RANCH - 303.500.3255

Founde r’s kw Par ay

Single Family Homes from the Mid $500’s 7001 Weaver Circle, Castle Rock

R N.

dg

i

 

Ro

Wea ve r

e

GRAND WINNER

Exit 181 Plu m reek Parkwa y C

ad

Circle

HOUSING INNOVATION AWARD

kelson Bl v d Mi

Mitchell St

newtownbuilders.com Prices, features, specifications and other terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. *Estimated monthly savings of New Town Builders home with a HERS of 52 versus a Typical Resale home with a HERS of 130. Based on standard operating condition. Promulgated by the residential Energy Services Network (RESNET).

Lakewood Sentinel 7

March 19, 2015

REGIONAL NEWS IN A HURRY West Side Live! Presents: CU Buffoons Fun-filled A Cappella Founded in the fall of 1962, The CU Buffoons are one of the oldest and most established college a cappella groups in the country. This all male undergraduate group has members between the ages of 18 to 23,freshmen to seniors, representing various majors and degree paths. Performing over 60 shows per year, the song list of the Buffoons is diverse — ranging from Stevie

Wonder’s “Signed Sealed Delivered” to Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away,” to more contemporary songs such as “Soul to Squeeze” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The CU Buffoons will be performing at the Jefferson Unitarian Church at 14350 W. 32nd Ave., in Golden on Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 at the door. For tickets contact Sarah Leversee at contact@westsidelivepresents.org or call 303-279-5282.

Mount Vernon welcomes John Abercrombie On Wednesday, April 8, guitarist, John Abercrombie returns to Mount Vernon with his piano quartet, featuring pianist, Marc Copland. Abercrombie’s tying together of jazz’s many threads made him one of the most influential acoustic and electric guitarists of the 1970’s and early `80s; his recordings for ECM have helped define that label’s progressive chamber jazz reputation.

The guitarist’s style draws upon all manner of contemporary improvised music; his style is essentially jazz-based, but he also displays a more-than-passing familiarity with forms that range from folk and rock to Eastern and Western art musics. Tickets are $49.95 for dinner and concert at 6 p.m. or $25.00 for just the concert which starts at 8 p.m. Reservations should be made by calling 303-526-0616. Mount Vernon Country Club is located 17 miles west of Denver.

RTD PROPOSED FARE CHANGES Attend a Public Hearing

ShopLocalColorado.com

ShopLocalColorado.com

Local ads, coupons, special offers & more

Your voice is important to us. Please attend a public hearing or view the proposed fare changes at rtd-denver.com/farestudy and give us your feedback.

Edgewater City of Edgewater Recreation Center 5845 W. 25th Avenue Monday, March 23, 6:30 p.m.

Longmont Longmont Public Library 409 4th Avenue, Room A/B Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 p.m.

Denver RTD Administrative Offices 1600 Blake Street, Rooms T & D Wednesday, March 25, Noon Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 p.m.

Parker Parker Town Hall 20120 E. Mainstreet Council Chambers Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 p.m.

Lakewood Clements Community Center 1580 Yarrow Street Wednesday, March 25, 6:30 p.m.

Englewood Englewood Public Library 1000 Englewood Parkway Thursday, April 2, 6:30 p.m.

Aurora Aurora Municipal Center 15151 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora Room Thursday, March 26, 6:30 p.m.

Aurora Expo Recreation Center 10955 E. Exposition Avenue Monday, April 6, 6:30 p.m.

East Denver Stapleton Master Community Association 7350 E. 29th Avenue, #300 Thursday, March 26, 6:30 p.m.

Boulder Boulder Public Library 1001 Arapahoe Avenue Boulder Creek Room Monday, April 6, 6:00 p.m.

Arvada Arvada City Hall 8101 Ralston Road Monday, March 30, 6:30 p.m.

Westminster Front Range Community College 3705 W. 112th Avenue College Hill Library Monday, March 30, 6:00 p.m.

Thornton Anythink Huron Street Public Library 9417 Huron Street Monday, April 6, 6:00 p.m.

Littleton Ken Caryl Ranch Metro District 7676 S. Continental Divide Road Ranch House Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 p.m.

Highlands Ranch Highlands Ranch Metro District 62 Plaza Drive Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 p.m.

Attendance at public meetings is not required to comment. You may also comment online at rtd-denver.com/farestudy or call 303.299.3273 no later than Wednesday, April 8, 2015.

Para más detalles sobre el estudio de las tarifas, visite rtd-denver.com/farestudy

Regional Transportation District 303.299.6000 rtd-denver.com

8 Lakewood Sentinel

Y O U R S

OPINION

March 19, 2015

&

O U R S

Do you hear the students sing?

In my life, I have been a part of, as either performer, conductor, or musician, 12 musicals. So, when I am thinking about spending my entertainment dollar, you should understand that I rarely go to see high school performances. I’ve been a part of them, and I admire them, but, frankly, I would rather see the pros.

I say that to make the point that it takes a rather extraordinary show to get me into the seats of a high school auditorium — when Faith Christian Academy decided to take on “Les Miserables” this year, that got my attention. I love that story, the music is sublime. I was curious to see what a high school would do with it. So, last Friday I grabbed my daughter and we went to go see the show.

Now, I don’t want this to turn into a theater review — other people in this newspaper do that job very well already.

But, I must tell you, I was impressed! The production, from the lighting, to the sets, to the sound, to the coordination, was very professional; the orchestral arrangement and performance was solid; and the acting was quite good. If you’ve never seen the play before, believe me, there are some ... mature ... elements of the book that demand a range you wouldn’t expect from high-school actors, and these kids pulled it off. And, the voices! I don’t know where a small school gets that much talent, but there were four, maybe five, kids up on stage that have a legitimate future in singing if they want it.

But, let me tell you what stuck with me:

the beauty of great ambition. As I’ve hinted at, I would not have expected high-school actors or singers to be able to handle the emotional or musical content of that story.

I just wouldn’t. But they did, mostly. And they are better for it.

Sure, there are other musicals that are, perhaps, better suited to high-school performers. The beauty of what Jeanie Gordon and William Welsh accomplished with this production was to stretch their students in ways that other musicals would not have. And, I think, it speaks to some of the great debates we’re having about education these days. When you ask much of students, using great materials, they grow.

Isn’t that what we’re supposed to be doing?

Instead of constantly trying to re-engineer our curricula to hit tiny little interestgroup check boxes, why not take on the great works and let the students approach them from that standpoint?

Is there anything in “modern” literature that addresses the idea of mercy as effectively as when the Bishop covers for Jean Valjean, gives him the means to re-

forge his life, and says “you must use this precious silver to become an honest man”?

And is there any more important lesson in this day and age? Is there anything in “modern” literature that addresses the plight of the severely impoverished as effectively as the chorus singing “the shirt on your back doesn’t keep out the chill, and the righteous hurry past, they don’t hear the little ones crying”? Is there anything in “modern” literature that addresses honor as effectively as when Jean Valjean stands up and claims his name from someone wrongly accused, knowing it would probably mean returning to jail for life? Can you address war and peace without considering “Henry V;” how about politics without “Julius Caesar”?

There is, I believe, nothing in the human condition that is not dealt with by truly great works of art. I wish we could get past our obsession with interest-group politics and just ask more, be more ambitious, for our students.

But, in the end, I really just want to say congratulations to Faith Academy, and all those elsewhere, who take on projects that are “too big” for them. Keep stretching, keep striving, keep aiming high — you’ll make us all better for it!

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He sign copies of his new novel, “Enemies Unseen,” at 40 Weight Coffee on Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. to noon.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What’s your favorite thing about St. Patrick’s Day?

“It’s the people; they’re dressed up, it’s people watching. I just feed of the energy of it, and I love it.

Although, I’m Irish every day of the year.”

Michael Markle, Arvada

“The green beer, and just being with friends having fun.”

Lisa Gossett, Amarillo, Texas

There are many very nutritious foods that also taste good. By having the knowledge on what foods to buy and how to prepare them, both taste and nutrition can be combined for optimum health. The

Mailing address: 9137 Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Phone: 303-566-4100 Fax: 303-279-7157 On the Web: LakewoodSentinel.com Get Social with us

GERARD HEALEY President GLENN WALLACE Editor CLARKE READER Community Editor MINDY NELON Marketing Consultant ERIN ADDENBROOKE Major Accounts and Classified Manager AUDREY BROOKS Business Manager SCOTT ANDREWS Production Manager SHARI MARTINEZ Circulation Manager

News and Business Press Releases Please visit LakewoodSentinel.com, click on the Submit Your News tab and choose a category from the drop down menu.

Calendar calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com Military Notes militarynotes@coloradocommunitymedia.com School Accomplishments schoolnotes@coloradocommunitymedia.com

“I look around, and I’m thinking, St. Patty’s Day is like being in Las Vegas, everything is fun, everyone’s cooler — even the cops are cooler.”

Barb Tedesco, Arvada

“Beer, definitely the green beer, that’s all I really like.”

Mandy Strawn, Golden

Sports sports@coloradocommunitymedia.com Obituaries obituaries@coloradocommunitymedia.com To Subscribe call 303-566-4100

Columnists and Guest Commentaries

Healthy eating shouldn’t be a chore

Use healthy snacks

722 Washington Ave, Unit 210 Golden, CO 80401

We welcome event listings and other submissions.

We asked revelers at the St. Patrick’s Day festival in Olde Town Arvada what they liked most about the holiday.

Eating more meals at home is one step toward eating healthier and doesn’t have to be a chore, according to Laura Gauthier, registered dietician. Eating out several times a week may be quick, easy and socially enjoyable for most people, but restaurant meals may be a big source of unwanted salt, fat and sugar.

Start by going through the store ads with children to find valuable coupons.

Look for foods the family enjoys and think of meals that incorporate these foods.

Make a meal plan for even a few days and post on the refrigerator. Include side dishes of fruits and vegetables. Watch for produce to be in season and on sale. They may be something your family has never tried and become a new family favorite! Make a list, shop together, and teach children how to find fresh produce. Point out brown or wilted food.

A publication of

Internet can be a great resource to learn how to prepare or eat a certain unfamiliar fruit or vegetable.

Incorporating healthy snacks into the family’s daily routine can be a great weight and nutrition management technique.

Energy levels can be increased and hunger managed by eating the right snacks.

Combining lean protein and fiber makes a powerful nutrient combination that will help with optimum fullness and overall satisfaction. Some examples of these combination snacks include homemade trail mixes, yogurt parfaits and smoothies.

Sneak in veggies

A perfect way to combine taste and

nutrition is by gradually adding “nutrition” to foods you enjoy. Take for example a smoothie. A fruit smoothie is naturally sweet, which tastes really good! A little fresh or frozen spinach adds vitamins without compromising the flavor.

Try leftover vegetables in an omelet at breakfast; add extra tomatoes or spinach to your sandwiches. Sliced peppers, snap peas, or cucumbers add extra crunch to lunchtime favorites. Children will enjoy using a table knife to cut veggies into math shapes. Soups and casseroles can have extra vegetables added. Substitute or add pureed fruits and veggies and extra whole grains for baked goods.

It is very important to enjoy what you are eating. It’s no surprise that taste wins over nutrition when it comes to food choices. As in previous mottos, “All foods can fit,” all foods that you enjoy can become a part of your family’s new daily diet.

This month focus on experimenting with foods. On the weekends, children can help wash and chop while you carry on a conversation. Refrigerate extras, and use all week. For more, see grandparentsteachtoo.org.

The Sentinel features a limited number of regular columnists, found on these pages and elsewhere in the paper, depending on the typical subject the columnist covers. Their opinions are not necessarily those of the Sentinel.

Want your own chance to bring an issue to our readers’ attention, to highlight something great in our community, or just to make people laugh?

Why not write a letter of 300 words or fewer.

Include your full name, address and the best number to reach you by telephone.

Email letters to editor@coloradocommunitymedia.com

WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER Our team of professional reporters, photographers and editors are out in the community to bring you the news each week, but we can’t do it alone.

Send your news tips, your own photographs, event information, letters, commentaries...

If it happens, it’s news to us.

Please share by contacting us at newstip@coloradocommunitymedia.com, and we will take it from there.

After all, the Sentinel is your paper.

Lakewood Sentinel 9

March 19, 2015

Officials hide information, left and right It’s getting harder and more expensive to use public records to hold government officials accountable. Authorities are undermining the laws that are supposed to guarantee citizens’ right to information, turning the right to know into just plain “no.”

Associated Press journalists filed hundreds of requests for government files last year, simply trying to use the rights granted under state open records laws and the U.S. Freedom of Information Act. What we discovered reaffirmed what we have seen all too frequently in recent years: The systems created to give citizens information about their government are badly broken and getting worse all the time.

We’re talking about this issue now because of Sunshine Week, created a decade ago to showcase the laws that give Americans the right to know what their government is up to. These days, Sunshine Week is a time to put a spotlight on government efforts to strangle those rights.

The problem stretches from town halls through statehouses to the White House, where the Obama administration took office promising to act promptly when people asked for information and never to withhold files just because they might be embarrassing.

Act promptly? Hardly.

Shortly after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 went missing over the South China Sea, we

GUEST OPINION asked the Pentagon’s top satellite imagery unit, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, what the U.S. was doing to help the search.

Agencies are supposed to give at least a preliminary response to such questions within 20 days. A full year later, after the largest and most expensive search in aviation history, the agency is telling us only it has too many FOIA requests to meet its deadlines.

A few months ago, the Treasury Department sent us 237 pages in its latest response to our requests regarding Iran trade sanctions. Nearly all 237 pages were completely blacked out, on the basis that they contained businesses’ trade secrets.

When was our request? Nine years ago.

It takes the State Department about 18 months to answer — or refuse to answer — anything other than a simple request.

Recently, we filed a lawsuit against the department for failing to turn over files covering Hillary Rodham Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state, including one request we made five full years ago.

As the president said, the United States should not withhold or censor government files merely because they might be embarrassing.

But it happens anyway.

In government emails that AP obtained in reporting about who pays for Michelle Obama’s expensive dresses, the National Archives and Records Administration blacked out one sentence repeatedly, citing a part of the law intended to shield personal information such as Social Security numbers or home addresses.

The blacked-out sentence? The government slipped and let it through on one page of the redacted documents: “We live in constant fear of upsetting the WH (White House).”

To its credit, the U.S. government does not routinely overcharge for copies of public records, but price-gouging intended to discourage public records requests is a serious problem in many states.

Officials in Ferguson, Mo., billed the AP $135 an hour for nearly a day’s work merely to retrieve emails from a handful of accounts about the fatal shooting of Michael Brown. That was roughly 10 times the cost of an entry-level Ferguson clerk’s salary.

Other organizations, including BuzzFeed, were told they would have to pay unspecified thousands of dollars for emails and memos about Ferguson’s traffic citation policies and changes to local elections.

Last year, the executive editor of the South Florida Gay News asked the Broward Sheriff’s Office for copies of emails that

contained a derogatory word for gays. The sheriff’s office said it would cost $399,000 and take four years. “They succeeded in stonewalling me,” said the editor, Jason Parsley.

In Mississippi, the state Education Department demanded more than $70 an hour to review records when a reporter asked for its reorganization plans.

Despite head-pounding frustrations in using them, the Freedom of Information Act and state open records laws are powerful reporting tools. But it’s important to remember that they don’t exist just for journalists.

They are there for everyone.

The right to know what public officials are doing, how they’re going about it, what money they are spending and why … that right belongs to all citizens.

Government works better when the people who put it in office and pay for it with their taxes have an unobstructed view of what it is doing.

And that is why it is vital that we all fight every attempt — from federal foot-dragging to outrageous photocopying bills — to hide the public’s information behind a big, padlocked door.

We need to let the sun shine in.

Gary Pruitt, president and CEO of The Associated Press, is a former First Amendment lawyer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘Don’t do this to us’ My husband and I have lived in Applewood for over 40 years. We didn’t even realize when we bought this house how lucky we were. We raised four children here, and had three grandchildren raised a couple blocks away.

The Applewood golf course gives a sense of openness, a place to rest one’s eyes. Many times I have laughed to see avid golfers playing in the middle of winter, also chuckled at geese on the course, and gazed in awe when a thick frost turned grass and trees into a magical serene wonderland. One does not have to play golf to appreciate that course. Kiwanis dinner meetings, even weddings, are held there.

Various youth organizations and schools use it for practice. There is also a lot of wildlife taking advantage of the area, even a snapping turtle and eagles. We need this

wildlife more than ever. The golf course is the pride and centerpiece of Applewood.

Now the golf course is to go — replaced by 454 homes. Hundreds of families feel like they have just been punched in the gut.

These homes would undoubtedly be sold. But if the buyers are thinking they will now be living in lovely Applewood, they will be very disappointed. Applewood will no longer exist. It will just be a suburb that suddenly has much more traffic than it was ever meant to handle, with the resulting accidents and injuries. The new homes will be denser, no longer a pleasure to the eyes.

There is no way the current very excellent schools could handle the sudden bombardment of students; they are at capacity already. Water, wastewater, storm water — how are these to be handled? It all seems like a nightmare.

Please don’t do this to us, to the Apple-

wood community. Don’t let this development be a done deal. We deserve better.

The Coors reputation and legacy deserve better.

Judy Olson, Applewood

‘Lakewood deserves committed mayor’ I am supporting Ramey Johnson for Lakewood mayor. Lakewood citizens deserve a mayor committed to transparency and collaboration. Ramey is a great listener, spends hours researching the issues, then asking the tough questions before she

makes well-reasoned decisions.

After careful consideration, she commits the city resources to the best long term interests of Lakewood citizens. She generously shares information and seeks out the opinions of a wide variety of experts and everyday folks to solve problems.

That is the voice I want to endorse on Lakewood’s City Council!

I’ve already put my money where my mouth is: donate to Ramey’s campaign at www.RameyJohnson.com.

Carol Johnson, Lakewood

Colorado senators team up on anti-shutdown resolution Bennet, Gardner introduce resolution to ‘motivate Congress’

By Donna Bryson Associated Press

Colorado’s U.S. senators have joined across party lines to try to derail government shutdowns.

The Shutdown Accountability Resolution that Democrat Michael Bennet and Republican Cory Gardner introduced last week would, in the event of one or more government agencies stopping work because lawmakers refused funding, establish rules designed to ensure that senators are at least in the same place.

Once they are on the Senate floor, Bennet and Gardner hope they will work together to resolve disputes.

Under their proposal, which so far has no other sponsors, votes would be held regularly during any shutdown until a bill reopening government is signed into law. If lawmakers don’t show up for votes, the sergeant at arms could be dispatched to drag them to the Senate floor, but only if lawmakers vote to take that extreme step.

“These changes would at best motivate Congress into avoiding crisis and getting the work done it was elected to do,’’ Bennet said in a statement. “At worst, they would force senators to stay on or near the Senate

floor and actually communicate with one another until they open the government back up.”

Gardner added: “I wish we didn’t need legislation like this, but I’m happy to support it.”

The two made their comments in a joint statement.

“Colorado prides itself on being a place where people can see across party lines,” said Seth Masket, a University of Denver political scientist.

Richard Arenberg, a Brown University political scientist who specializes in Congress and served as an aide to several senators, said the Bennet-Gardner proposal likely had little more than symbolic value.

“There’s a tendency to kind of build these Rube Goldberg machines that will somehow keep Congress from doing damage to itself,” Arenberg said. “When really what is needed is for the Congress to get back to the fundamentals of trying to address the real issues, the real problems the American people have.”

Parts of government halted in 2013 over Republican opposition to Democratic President Barack Obama’s health reform law.

This year, Congress sent Obama Homeland Security funding legislation, dropping demands for immigration concessions that Republicans had been making for months and averting a partial shutdown of the agency.

HAVE A STORY IDEA? Email Lakewood Community Editor Clarke Reader at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com or call 303-566-4133.

In Loving Memory Place an Obituary for Your Loved One. Private 303-566-4100 Obituaries@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

Funeral Homes Visit: www.memoriams.com

10 Lakewood Sentinel

Careers

N

March 19, 2015

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT Life Care Center of Evergreen

IT’S BACK!

Sign-on bonus available!

Full-time position available for a Colorado-certified nursing assistant. Long-term care experience preferred. We offer great pay and benefits in a team-oriented environment.

Metropolitan State University – Auraria Campus 890 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO CLASSES

MEET THE EMPLOYERS

March 23 & 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

March 25, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Attend classes and receive early entrance to the hiring event!

To register go to: www.mvee.org

Open To All Active Duty, National Guard And Reserve Service Members, Veterans, And Their Spouses!

BEST OF THE BEST is Back!

LOG ON & VOTE TODAY! LAKEWOODSENTINEL.COM/BOB

or complete the ballot in this week’s issue

Help Wanted

THRIVENT FINANCIAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Build a values-based business helping others be wise with money and live generously. Be a part of a Fortune 500 membership organization of Christians, voted one of the world’s most ethical companies* as a Thrivent Financial representative. You’ll build strong relationships as you help members feel comfortable and confident about their financial picture.

You’ll enjoy a full benefits package, opportunities for training, unlimited earning potential and the personal rewards that come from meaningful work.

To begin your career, you’ll need to obtain required state insurance licenses (life, health and annuity), and maintain Series 7 and 66; Series 7, 65 and 63; or Series 6 and 63 FINRA registrations.

If you are a good relationship builder, have a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills, we’d like to talk to you.

Please apply online or contact Heidi Munholland at Heidi.munholland@thrivent.com.

Resume Required.

Visit us at whythrivent.com. *Ethisphere Institute, March 2012-2014 Thrivent is an equal opportunity employer.

Appleton, Wisconsin • Minneapolis, Minnesota Thrivent.com • 800-847-4836 •

28138 R4-14

Academy for Dental Assisting Careers Spring Classes

Brighton, Longmont, Littleton

Leanne Lysne 303-674-4500 | 303-674-8436 Fax 2987 Bergen Peak Dr. | Evergreen, CO 80439 Leanne_Lysne@LCCA.com LifeCareCareers.com EOE/M/F/V/D – 57005

Professional Driver Hiring Event

Saturday 3/28, 10:00am-5pm Come find out why Estenson Logistics is the best kept secret in transportation.

Business is Booming!

Now Hiring: Drivers with Van, Curtain Side & Flatbed Experience DRIVERS HOME EVERY NIGHT. CDL, Class-A 1yr experience Pre-Register by completing an application online!!

Come Prepared to Interview and Road Test (Valid DL and Current Medical Card Needed).

Qualified, Pre-Registered applicants could receive a conditional Job Offer ON THE SPOT!!

Apply Now at: www.goelc.com.

Pre-Registered applicants will receive first priority!

Estenson Logisitcs 5100 East 58th Avenue Commerce City, CO. 80022 Call Today: 1-855-433-7604

Class Starts March 28 & April 11

303-774-8100

academyfordentalassistingcareers .com

Caregivers to provide in-home care to senior citizens who need assistance with activities of daily living.

Call Today 303-736-6688 www.visitingangels.com /employment

Seasonal Positions Available!

Code Compliance Technician Golf Course Mow Crew Parks Workers Recreation Seasonal Code Compliance Officer Youth Summer Programs Visit our website for more details www.cityofthornton.net EOE

Craftsmen / Remodelers

Experienced craftsmen needed • Work close to home • Set your own hours • Stay independent • $30+/hr.

• Immediate openings • Call Mr. Woods today

720-242-7681

FIRSTBANK is seeking FT Tellers for its Evergreen & El Rancho locations. Applicants should be friendly, motivated & detail oriented. Four weekdays 8:30-6:30 & Saturdays 8:30-12:30. Position starts at $12.00/hr. w/opportunity for advancement. Excellent benefits package & paid training provided. Join one of the Denver Post’s 2014 Top 5 Workplaces.

Interested applicants should apply online at efirstbank.com. FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

STAFFING COORDINATOR CNA Life Care Center of Evergreen Full-time position available for a Colorado-certified nursing assistant with computer knowledge and long-term care experience. We offer great pay and benefits in a team-oriented environment.

Leanne Lysne 303-674-4500 | 303-674-8436 Fax 2987 Bergen Peak Dr. | Evergreen, CO 80439 Leanne_Lysne@LCCA.com LifeCareCareers.com EOE/M/F/V/D – 56886

LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com Medical Needed part time MA, LPN or RN in Highlands Ranch/Ken Caryl area for busy pediatric office.

Includes Saturday mornings Please fax resume to Nita 303-791-7756

Run a 2 column x 2” ad in 18 papers Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas & Jefferson Counties

$50 A WEEK! Reserve space 303-566-4091

Lakewood Sentinel 11

March 19, 2015

Colorado youth survey on sex, drugs on hold State Board of Education delays vote on parental consent

By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press

Alarmed by anonymous surveys asking Colorado’s middle and high school students about their sex lives and drug habits, the state Board of Education delayed action last week on considering changes to how the 24-year-old survey is collected.

Controlled by Republicans, the board delayed a vote to require parental consent for the surveys after their vote on the matter brought only one side, parents and health officials asking them not to make such a change.

The Healthy Kids Colorado Survey has been given to a sampling of students every other year since 1991.

But the survey was expanded dramatically in 2013 and has since come under additional scrutiny. The survey asks the students about having sex, using drugs, considering suicide, bringing guns to school and other unhealthy behaviors.

Public health officials consider the surveys a vital tool to gauge what young people are doing, not what their parents think they are doing. “It’s our best source of our information about our youth and their health behaviors,” said Dr. Larry Wolk, Colorado’s chief medical officer.

But some board members have taken issue with the questions, and they disagree that the surveys are voluntary. Currently the

state allows parents to decline the survey, but school districts are allowed to collect surveys from pupils whose parents haven’t affirmed their kids can participate.

“There are major problems with this survey, in terms of its content,” said board member Debora Scheffel, a Republican from Parker.

Another questioned the need for them.

“You don’t need the survey to be able to tell kids to practice safe behavior and avoid unhealthy behavior,” said Pam Mazanec, a Republican from Larkspur.

The board heard from nearly two dozen health officials and parents asking them not to change how the survey is collected.

No one spoke in favor of changing how the survey is done.

But the seven-member board agreed

to delay after Republicans asked for more feedback from parents.

The surveys aren’t given until this fall, giving schools officials time before deciding whether to require changes.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which considers the surveys voluntary, may consider sending the surveys directly to school districts if the state Department of Education backs out, Wolk said.

But he urged the board to keep the surveys unchanged, especially in light of marijuana legalization.

“Everybody wants to know how the legalization of marijuana will impact our youth, and this is the single best data source that we can answer that question with,” Wolk said.

Teen honored as hero after crash Arvada West student receives award for help at fatality scene

By Crystal Anderson

canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com It can happen in a moment.

While changing the station on her car radio, Mikayla Brown heard something she would later come to recognize as a defining moment in her life.

“That day, that whole thing solidified what I wanted to do,” Brown said of her lifelong dream to be a firefighter. “That’s my getaway, that’s my medicine, is in the back of an ambulance helping someone else.”

On May 2, 2014, a 16-year-old Brown was stopped at a red light at 36th Avenue and Kipling Street in Wheat Ridge when she witnessed a hit-and-run accident. Having grown up around firefighters and taken her own first-aid and fire academy training, Brown pulled her car over to help.

“For me, it was just my natural instincts, that’s all I really have,” Brown said. “Some people feel

led to do something and that’s what I felt led to do right there — I knew someone needed help, and when someone needs help that’s just my natural instinct, to just go.”

Brown jumped in to the dusty scene, first checking the safety of the children involved, then moving to the victim, a 18-year-old Jordan Sprouse, who was lying face-down and unconscious across the seat. Brown, with the help of another, pulled Sprouse from his car, covered him with her grandfather’s bunker jacket, immobilized his spinal cord to prevent further injury, and performed CPR on him until a faint heartbeat could be detected and paramedics arrived on scene.

“At that point, I had seen the guy run, the guy who hit Jordan, and at that point a Marine and a biker actually ran after him,” Brown said.

“I just sat there thinking, how could you do that to someone, how could you leave your girlfriend and your two babies as well as a guy who’s lying pretty much dead on the sidewalk?”

That driver, Alton Kirkland, was caught, and would received a 35-year prison sentence.

Sprouse would later succumb to his injuries.

Currently, Brown spends her time interning

with Arvada Fire Protection District, taking the EMT courses at Warren Tech, working and finishing her degree at Arvada West. Around eight months after the incident, Brown recalls feeling blessed, after receiving a phone call from the American Red Cross, letting her know that for her act of service, she was being awarded the Red Cross Youth Hero Award.

“It was amazing how composed, mature and compassionate she was as a 17-year-old,” said Patricia Billinger, communications director for the Colorado and Wyoming region of the American Red Cross. “She wasn’t just a bystander; she had training in CPR and first aid and she recognized a need and didn’t just stand there, but jumped right in.”

Brown was one of five individuals honored as heroes this year. As for herself, she said she doesn’t consider herself a hero, but rather an ordinary person who helped someone in need. She said, as negative an event as the accident was, it solidified her future, giving her the confidence she needed to pursue a lifelong dream.

“I want to say thank you to Jordan,” Brown said. “For giving me that confidence that I can do this and that this is the career I want to take.”

NOTICE Archway Housing and Services will submit an application to the Colorado Division of Housing (DOH). The purpose of this application is to request $590,000 to develop 60 of rental or homes for purchase at 5830 West Colfax Avenue. The request of funding from DOH is to benefit persons with low and moderate incomes by increasing the availability of affordable housing in Lakewood CO. It is not the intent to cause displacement from any existing housing; however, if persons are displaced from their existing residences reasonable housing alternatives shall be offered.

All interested persons are encouraged to contact the applicant for further information. Written comments should be sent to Joyce Alms-Ransford, 142 West 5th Ave., Denver CO 80204 , jalmsransford@archwayhousing.org and will be forwarded to DOH for consideration during the application process.

Members of the public may request a public meeting and should arrange a request with the Applicant.

Applicant shall post notice of meeting (Date, Time, and Location) to ensure other members of the public are aware of meeting. If reasonable accommodations are needed for persons attending the public meeting, please contact the Applicant.

First Publication: March 12, 2015 Last Publication: March 12, 2015 Publisher: Lakewood Sentinel

12 Lakewood Sentinel

W E S T

LIFE

March 19, 2015

M E T R O

New Elitch slide is a real monster Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park is erecting SlideZilla, a monstrous new addition in its Water Park this year. The six-story water slide accelerates four riders through a curved chute and into a swirling 2-foot bowl before unexpectedly dropping 57 feet and then up into a massive fourstory high tornado wave.

After cresting the water wall, the riders slide into a splashdown. Colorado’s first hybrid slide was named Best Water Attraction in 2014 by IAAPA and consists of two thrilling custom features, the BehemothBowl and TornadoWAVE. “SlideZilla will spin you around, swallow you up and spit you out,” said marketing director Tracy Durham. “It truly is a Hydro-Beast and we can’t wait for guests to try and tame the creature.”

For more information, visit www.ElitchGardens.com.

Monfort part of Macaroni deal

Miller play in Arvada explores espionage

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com

IF YOU GO

rt is cyclical.

Stories, themes and ideas that apply to the time in which they were written often become important again, and apply to a new era in the future.

Arthur Miller tapped into the tensions of the Cold War 1970s in his espionage drama “The Archbishop’s Ceiling,” but his story of spying on artists and governmental secrets feels as prescient today as it did when it was written.

“The Archbishop’s Ceiling” is playing at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., March 24 through April 19. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, 1 p.m. Wednesday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Attendees can come early for a short talk before the performance and/or stay for a moderated talk-back conversation after the performance. Prologue discussions begin 30 minutes before curtain time in the theater and last 15 to 20 minutes.

“It’s topical and relevant to right now, and I think it will probably still be relevant in 50 years,” said director Brett Aune. “Miller is a little vague about the time and place the story takes place in, and so we need to make it accessible to the audience at large.”

The entire show takes place in the room of a former archbishop’s Eastern European palace and is loosely based on Miller’s experiences visiting Czechoslovakia in 1967.

Sigmund (Michael Morgan) has written a manuscript over the past five years and the document embarrasses the government — to the point they have taken it from him. In his effort to find some kind of artistic and political validation, he enlists the help of Marcus (William Hahn) and Maya (Heather Lacy) — both former artists, now struggling to make a living under the ever-watchful eye of the government.

The cast is rounded out by Adrian (Rodney Lizca-

WHAT: “The Archbishop’s Ceiling” WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada WHEN: March 24-April 19 Tuesday-Saturday — 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday — 1 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday — 2 p.m., Pre-show and moderated talk-back with each performance COST: $25 INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org

A

Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort threw a curveball recently by announcing that he is part of Arizona-based Redrock Partners, LLC, which is acquiring Romano’s Macaroni Grill from Ignite Restaurant Group.

Monfort’s business partners are two industry veterans who will be taking over ownership and operations of the popular restaurant chain: John Gilbert, who is the current president and will continue to serve as CEO of Romano’s Macaroni Grill and Dean Riesen, who will serve as chairman of the organization.

Redrock Partners expects to complete the transaction within 30 days.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill is an Italian restaurant brand founded in 1988 by Phil Romano. Inspired by the Italian “country” cuisine served in Romano’s grandmother’s kitchen, Macaroni Grill has grown to more than $300 million in U.S. sales and another $40 million through its franchise operations.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill has restaurants in Aurora, Broomfield, Golden, Greenwood Village and south Jefferson County, near Littleton.

PunchBowl Social Clubs lands at Stapleton no) and Irina (Adrian Egolf ) — a kind of substitute for Miller.

“The paranoia about being listened to can sometimes be worse than actually being listened to,” Han said.

“There’s a great dynamic at play, because all these characters know each other, but since someone could always be listening, you have to wonder — is what these characters are saying just what they want someone to hear?” Morgan added.

As artists themselves, the actors are all familiar with the challenges that accompany trying to make a living and how that affects the choices individuals make.

“As an artist you have to do what you have to do when it comes to paying the bills, and there are times when you do have a lack of options,” Lacy said.

With all the correlations to contemporary society, from the NSA to Edward Snowden and government overreach, the show remains relentlessly probing and fascinating in a way that Miller does best.

“I want the conversations people have on the way to the car to be about the characters in the play and modern-day issues,” Aune said. “Arthur Miller is inescapable, and this is his shot at a thriller.”

More than 20 years after the last plane landed at Stapleton Airport, master developer Forest City and Denver-based Seasoned Development announced plans to restore the highly visible air traffic control tower complex. The iconic building will be home to Denver’s second Punch Bowl Social as well as the company’s corporate headquarters.

“This community has been looking for a way to activate the tower space for a long time,” said Denver City Council President Chris Herndon, who represents Stapleton.

“Punch Bowl Social offers a family-friendly environment for dining and entertainment, and a great neighborhood option for date night for parents. It’s exciting to have a homegrown company invest in our community and add to the vibrancy and character of Northeast Denver.”

The first Punch Bowl at 65 Broadway was built in the space that formerly housed a Big Lots store. The new location will include six bowling lanes and similar entertainment options as the Punch Bowl on Broadway (ping pong, arcade games, pinball, private karaoke rooms, darts, skee ball and shuffle board).

Parker continues on Page 13

Lakewood Sentinel 13

March 19, 2015

Beer is faster than happiness Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

The Declaration of Independence says those are things you get just for living here.

But did you ever notice that the third one takes some work? You have to pursue happiness, but how can you chase something so ethereal?

Dave Barry has some ideas for you.

And in his new book “Live Right and Find Happiness (Although Beer is Much Faster),” you’ll catch them.

Contrary to popular belief, money can buy happiness. The truth, says Barry, is that you “need a really large quantity of it.”

And if you don’t have money, “you’re going to have to face the harsh truth: You need more beer.”

And yet, sometimes Barry wonders if he’s really happy, in the way he was when he was “young and carefree and basically an idiot.” He envies his daughter for the fun she has, just like he envies his Greatest Generation parents for the fun they made years ago. David Beckham, though: Barry envies him because he’s “considered to be the hottest man on Earth by essentially

Parker Continued from Page 12

Robert Thompson, founder of Punch Bowl Social, said he expects the project to be complete in the first half of 2016.

Located at the intersection of Central Park Boulevard and Martin Luther King Boulevard, the control tower is at the heart of the Stapleton community, which was built on the site of the city’s former airport.

For more information, visit www. punchbowlsocial.com.

Wheat Ridge manager honored

The Colorado City and County Management Association has named Wheat Ridge City Manager Patrick Goff Manager of the Year. Goff received the award last month at the CCCMA’s Winter Conference

CATHOLIC

ST. JOAN OF ARC C AT H O L I C C H U R C H

Proclaiming Christ to the Mountains & Plains www.SaintJoanCatholic.org 12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232 Daily Masses: 8:30am, Mon-Sat Confessions: 8am Mon; Wed – Fri 7:30am & 4:00pm Sat Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 am, 5:30pm

PRESBYTERIAN

Golden First Presbyterian Church

On the round-about at South Golden Rd. and West 16th Ave. Sunday Praise & Worship................... 9:00 am Fellowship Time ................................. 10:00 am Church School ................................... 10:30 am

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Miriam M. Dixon

Nursery provided

303-279-5591

every woman on Earth…”

Including Barry’s wife, who’s a soccer writer for a major newspaper.

Not that he’s bitter about it…

Maybe happiness comes with a driver’s license. Barry’s daughter is awfully excited about that, even though “there isn’t anybody that the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles doesn’t think can drive a car.” If it was left up to Barry, at any rate, Sophie would drive a 1961 Plymouth Valiant station wagon for a while.

But seriously (if that’s possible here), our parents had much more fun than we’re having, maybe because “They were just not as into worrying as we are today.” In Brazil ,

in Glenwood Springs. Goff joined the City of Wheat Ridge in 2002 as administrative services director then deputy city manager before being promoted to city manager in 2010.

The Manager of the Year award honors a CCCMA member that has made an outstanding contribution to local government in the past year. Goff was nominated by the city’s executive management team for his leadership in 2014.

“Last year was a landmark one for the city and Patrick was a driving force in many key initiatives,” said Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay. He not only helped promote economic growth and development, but fostered partnerships and leveraged funding to make Wheat Ridge a better community.”

In 2014, developers broke ground on three new residential communities, a new retail center housing the city’s first Sprouts

they know what happiness is, whether their soccer team wins or not (preferably not “not”).

Russians are people just like us – they love their families, they want nice things, they hate referees – and they certainly seem happy. On the other hand, happiness is not found on TV or through the American Dream, and it’s definitely not found in DIY stores.

Maybe happiness is found with family, past and present, near and far.

“If not, there’s always beer.”

Take a hike around any bookstore, and you’ll see that the Self-Help section is pretty good-sized. It can be difficult to know which book will make the most impact on your life, so why not make it easy for yourself? Just grab “Live Right and Find Happiness (Although Beer is Much Faster)” and call it even.

I’m kidding: this book will be found in the humor section.

Still, the point is that author Dave Barry will make you happy laughing at his rants and hilarious (but spot-on) observations about, well, just about everything from high school nerdiness to Vladimir Putin.

Nothing’s safe from his gentle pokes – and that includes your heart, at the end of this book.

That’s typical, vintage, perfect Barry and fans are going to love it. If that’s you, then “Live Right and Find Happiness (Although Beer is Much Faster” is a book to pursue.

Farmer’s Market began construction and Wheat Ridge was ranked as one of the best places in the nation to retire.

salads, subs, wings, Jet’s Bread and Jet Boats.

Phone the Littleton store at 303-7071100 or visit www.jetspizza.com to order online.

Jet over to pizza spot To celebrate its official grand opening, Jet’s Pizza of Littleton will give away free slices of its signature Detroit-style, deep dish square pizza (one per person) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28. The first 200 people also will receive a free gift.

The store, located at 7935 S. Broadway, is the first Colorado location for the Michigan-based company.

“Our family vacationed in Colorado for the past seven years and I fell in love with this area,” said Chad Jetts, owner of the Littleton store. “I’ve made Colorado my home and brought a slice of Michigan along with me.”

The store, near West Mineral Avenue in the Market at SouthPark plaza, also offers

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a wife to her husband who spilled coffee on the car mat: “Thank you for cleaning the mat, dear.

“I’d go to the mat for you, dear.”

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 Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

George Morrison, Senior Pastor

Please join us for our weekend and mid-week services

62nd & Ward Road

Family Worship Center Saturday ........................................ 5:00 pm Sunday .......................9:00 am & 10:45 am Wednesday ................................... 6:30 pm

4890 Carr Street

Sunday ........................................ 10:30 am

Arvada Christian Church 8010 West 62nd Avenue

303-422-5412

Worship.............................9:30 am Wed. Night Bible Study/meal...6:00 pm Nursery Available

CROSSROADS

CHURCH OF DENVER

A PLACE TO DO LIFE

SERVICE TIMES Sunday: 9 aM and 10:30 aM WedneSday: 6:30 PM

Do you experience vaginal dryness, itching, irritation, or painful intercourse?

Then the Rejoice Trial may be right for you!

This national medical research study is evaluating an investigational medication to see if it can help reduce the severity

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FOR ALL AGES 9725 W. 50th • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 421-3800 Main

of these symptoms, which are often experienced by postmenopausal women.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

www.wpcpres.org

8:45am Church School for all ages 10am Worship then Fellowship th

9180 W. 38 Ave. 80033

303-422-2354

Jefferson Unitarian Church 14350 W. 32nd Ave.

303-279-5282 www.jeffersonunitarian.org A Religious Home for the Liberal Spirit Service Times: 9:15am / 11:00am Religious education for all ages.

Nursery care provided.

To advertise your place of worship Call 303-566-4100

Horizons Clinical Research Center 4495 Hale Parkway Denver

Red Rocks OB/Gyn 255 Union Blvd.

Lakewood

Downtown Women's Health Care 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive Denver

Call 800-70-REJOICE (800-707-3564) or visit RejoiceTrial.com for more information and to see if you qualify.

G/WR/L

RJOY-0014-CCM 2/15

Where People Care

14 Lakewood Sentinel

March 19, 2015

LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Jahn’s foster children bill passes

& Garden SPRING 2015

Springtime is the number-one season for home improvements and renovations, making it the right time to advertise your home products and services. Our Spring Home & Garden section is the right place to reach more local homeowners as they make plans to complete the projects they put off during the cold winter months, and incoming tax refunds leave many with extra cash to fund home upgrades.

Sales Deadline: March 26, 2015 Publication Date: April 9, 2015 Section will insert into 17 publications reaching over 150,500 households across the north, west and south metro areas. Process color and free ad design included with any size ad purchase. Publication will also be available on each of our community websites reaching additional online only readers.

Spring is just around the corner.

Contact your marketing consultant today!

303.566.4100

The Senate unanimously approved legislation lead by Sen. Cheri Jahn to ensure missing foster kids are found as quickly as possible.

Missing foster kids are targets for human trafficking, a widespread problem in Colorado. To protect foster kids, the bipartisan bill would require that: state or county departments of human or social services, learning that a minor in their custody has disappeared, must report the disappearance to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and to law enforcement; the law enforcement agency must notify the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, for transmission to the FBI for entry into the National Crime Information Center Database; and missing children must be reported immediately, and according to the bill, in no instance should the initial report take place more than 24 hours after learning of a disappearance.

The bill now goes to the Governor to be signed into law.

Lakewood man guilty of sexual assault of three children

A Jefferson County jury found Richard Henry Threlkeld, 67, guilty of sexually assaulting three children while they were in his care between 2009 and 2013. The two girls and one boy were related to Threlkeld and often spent time with him with their parents’ permission.

The two girls were 7 and 10 years old and the boy was 8 years old when the assaults began. Threlkeld sexually assaulted the children numerous times over the four year time period. The sexual contact included him rubbing the children’s genitalia both over and under their clothing, coercing the children into rubbing his genitalia and performing oral sex on him. He also performed oral sex on the children.

The sexual assaults occurred at Threlkeld’s house at 9378 W. Maryland Place, in Lakewood, and also in his camper at a campground in Monument. He would frequently take the kids camping during the summer.

All three children testified during the trial.

The jury deliberated just four hours before returning their guilty verdicts. He was convicted of three counts of Sexual Assault of a Child under 15 by one in a Position of Trust.

The jury returned its verdict on March 9. Each count carries a mandatory prison sentence. The sentencing range is 8-24 years to life in prison.

Lakewood Recreation hosts summer job fair

The City of Lakewood’s Recreation Division is hosting a job fair 4-6 p.m. on Friday, March 20 and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at the Lakewood Link Recreation Center, 1295 S. Reed St. Jobs opportunities are available for ages 15 and up and include lifeguarding and summer camp positions. Some positions, particularly in the aquatics area, are year-round part-time opportunities while others are part time for the summer only. The job fair is a great opportunity to meet with recreation staff members, learn about the various opportunities, fill out an application and set up an interview time for a position.

For more information, please contact Katherine Dawson at 720-963-5371 or katdaw@lakewood.org. Job opportunities can always be found at Lakewood.org/Jobs.

Denver Chapter of Mensa hosts tests

The Denver Chapter of Mensa is hosting entrance tests from 9:45 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 25 at St. Anthony’s Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place.

The Mensa Admission Test includes two exams that feature questions involving logic and deductive reasoning. A person who scores at or above the 98th percentile on one of these exams qualifies for membership in the international organization.

A certified Mensa proctor supervises the testing session. Both a check for $40 made out to “American Mensa” and a current photo ID must be brought to the testing session. Any person at least 14 years of age on the date of the test is eligible to participate. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

Current information is available at www.denver. us.mensa.org/membershipdrive.php. Contact Testing Coordinator Kathy Molnar at fociyuyu@gmail.com for further information.

LAC seeks gardens for annual Garden Tour The Lakewood Arts Council is looking for gardens and yards to be considered for their 2015 Garden Tour, scheduled for Saturday, June 27. Sites should be in the west metro area such as Lakewood, Golden, Morrison or Wheat Ridge.

The Lakewood Arts Council is a non-profit community arts group serving Jefferson County and the garden tour is one of their annual fundraising events.

Please contact the council at 303-980-0625 or LAC@ lakewoodartscouncil.org to provide your name and contact information.

LWV host TABOR discussion Carol Hedges, executive director of the nonprofit Colorado Fiscal Institute, will give an update on Colorado’s TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights) amendment to the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County at a general public meeting from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24.

Hedges, a recognized expert on the effects of TABOR, will also discuss the options of refunding tax money to taxpayers or using the money for education and other state obligations.

The meeting is at the Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Way, Lakewood. There will be handouts and time for questions.

There is no charge to attend.

For more information call 303-238-0032 or visit www. lwvjeffco.org.

9Health Fair comes to RRCC On April 18, Red Rocks Community College is partnering with 9Health Fair to present free and low-cost health screenings, as well as education, for people to keep their health in check. 9Health Fair, Colorado’s largest volunteerrun, non-profit health fair program, is urging anyone over 18 to attend.

In addition to offering free and low-cost health screenings that address today’s most critical health issues, including skin, diabetes, colon cancer, cervical cancer, breast, mental health and more, the 9Health Fair at Red Rocks Community College also offers: screening results, with information on how to read results, mailed directly to patients’ home to share with their doctor; calls from volunteer doctors and nurses within 72 hours of 9Health Fair to people if a critical health issue is discovered; free interpretation and translation services (limited availability); free “Ask A Medical Question / Get A Referral” services; free health education from many local organizations; and free blood work vouchers available for your community’s underserved.

There is no social security number or personal identification required. Doors open at 7 a.m. and the fair ends at noon. Visit www.rrcc.edu for directions to the campus or call 303-914-6600.

Decoding the History of News in Lakewood opens in April The Lakewood Heritage Center will be opening its new exhibit, Decoding the History of News in Lakewood, with a free opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 2.

Visitors will have the chance to return to the beginning of news in Lakewood, a time of switchboards and typewriters, party line phones and floor model radios. Visitors will be able to try out some old and new technology while learning about local newspapers, radio and television stations.

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

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.

Lakewood Sentinel 15

March 19, 2015

To feds, pot business smells suspicious The handling of money is a conundrum for shops

By Katie Kuntz

Rocky Mountain PBS I-News The federal government is stockpiling hundreds of “suspicious activity reports” that could provide federal agents with sufficient evidence to shut down any statelegalized marijuana business.

While it may appear that federal authorities have taken a wait-and-see approach to marijuana legalization in the 23 states that now allow either medical or recreational use, these reports are poised like a blade over the budding industry should federal laws be enforced.

This risk of federal prosecution has led some cannabis companies to literally launder their money.

“You used to be able to just smell it,” said Jennifer Waller, vice president of the Colorado Bankers Association, speaking of the cash from marijuana shops. “But now they are using Febreze a lot, putting the money in dryers, a lot of different things to try to disguise the scent because marijuana has such a distinct odor.”

And that distinct odor is considered a red flag by federal authorities who require that banks file a suspicious activity report for every transaction that might be associated with illegal activity, including selling marijuana, even for state licensed businesses.

“It’s because of the illegal nature of it,” Waller said. “In banking, if you are accepting the funds from a marijuana company and you are aware of it … you can be charged with money laundering yourself.”

Banks fear the repercussions of holding deposits related to marijuana, still a Schedule I illegal drug under federal law.

That could mean prison time for individual tellers, fines for the bank, and the bank could even lose its federal deposit insurance, meaning it could be also be closed.

If a marijuana store is charged with money laundering, it could lose every-

thing.

“Even before a conviction, the feds could freeze your assets,” said Chris Myklebust, commissioner of the Colorado Division of Financial Services. “And if there is a money laundering conviction, the feds can seize the assets, too.”

The federal government has already collected more than 1,100 reports that implicate different cannabis companies in financial crimes nationwide.

“Just in a moment’s notice, the U.S. Justice Department could literally take down every single dispensary in Colorado, probably within about a day.” said Rob Corry, a Denver attorney and marijuana advocate.

Corry has worked on several cases where federal agents have seized assets — cars, cash, bank accounts — though many of the records are sealed and it’s hard to gauge just how often this occurs.

More often, banks simply shut down marijuana-related accounts. Between February and August 2014, banks filed more than 475 “Marijuana Termination” suspicious activity reports — indicating they closed hundreds of accounts because of possible criminal activity.

“I’ve lost my personal bank account, my brothers have lost their personal bank accounts,” said Sally Vander Veer, operator of Medicine Man dispensary in Denver. The dispensary also lost its account in August.

She says that without a bank account, all Medicine Man employees are paid in cash.

“I can’t protect them. They walk out of here with a pocket full of cash and, in essence, they become another target and a potential victim of not having banking in the marijuana industry,” Vander Veer said.

The dilemma has resulted in private businesses like Blue Line Protection Group that employ former military or law enforcement officers equipped with handguns, bulletproof vests, tactical training and armored trucks to transport cash and product to undisclosed locations for safekeeping.

“When we started, the clients we were picking up had a manager taking (cash) in a Honda Civic or some kind of Subaru, un-

Exceptional Senior Living AT SPRINGWOOD

Cash is collected at a Strainwise marijuana store in Denver on Nov. 17, 2014. Legal marijuana businesses are a cashheavy operation and many stores rely on armored car services like Blue Line for cash transportation and protection.

Photo by Rocky Mountain PBS I-News armed, no vests, no tactics, no skills,” said Dominic Powelson, who works for Blue Line Protection Group. “People are gladly saying, `Yeah, just go, we will pay you some money to do it for us.’ ” State regulators in Colorado and Washington have also tried to ease access to banking. Mycklebust, the Colorado financial services commissioner, issued a charter to the first ever marijuana-focused credit union in November. The new credit union will not immediately have federal credit insurance, although it has applied.

Mycklebust said the new credit union must also file suspicious activity reports.

The so called “SARs” stem from the guidelines set forth by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, a branch of the U.S. Treasury Department.

The guidelines were meant to ease access to banks.

“Banks are required by law to report when they think that a business is making money from something illegal, and marijuana is still federally illegal,” said Steve Hudak, spokesman for FinCEN. “We attempted to provide guidance that would help to get cash off the streets and some of

the public danger that is associated with that, so we went about as far as we could.”

But the guidelines didn’t actually legalize banking for marijuana businesses — only Congress can do that. And so far, Congressional leaders have been opposed. “(FinCEN’s) guidance is dangerously misleading,” wrote U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., in a letter of reprimand to the agency. “Indeed, following the guidance may expose financial institutions to civil or criminal liability.”

Still, some U.S. representatives from Colorado and other states have introduced legislation to federally legalize state-approved marijuana, or at least legalize the industry’s access to banking. But those bills have not advanced.

As is, state-approved marijuana businesses operate solely as a matter of federal discretion. And that could change at any time.

Colorado Community Media brings you this report in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS I-News. Learn more at rmpbs.org/news. Contact Katie Kuntz at katiekuntz@rmpbs.org.

ETHICS IN BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON The Rotary Club of Golden and the Golden and West Chambers of Commerce cordially invite you to join us for the tenth annual Ethics in Business Awards Luncheon.

Friday, April 17, 2015, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sheraton Denver West Hotel 360 Union Boulevard, Lakewood Two organizations will be honored, one for-profit and one non-profit, for leading the way in business ethics, integrity, and civic and social responsibility.

Comfort and convenience are just steps away.

Whether you choose easy Retirement Living or one of our Assisted Living options, you can enjoy all the things you love and we’ll take care of the details.

The keynote speaker at the luncheon is Rebecca Love Kourlis, former Colorado Supreme Court justice and now Executive Director of the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver.

The master of ceremonies will be the always-popular Ed Greene, CBS4 weather and news anchor.

Tickets for the event are $60 each, and seating is limited.

For reservations and more information on the luncheon, go to www.goldenrotaryethics.org.

(303) 424-6550 / (800) 659-4656 TTY 6550 Yank Way, Arvada, CO 80004 www.springwoodretirement.com

INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE

Help Celebrate Ethics in Business!

16 Lakewood Sentinel

March 19, 2015

Spring

TIRE SALE PASSENGER

PICKUP/SUV

GREAT BUY

GREAT BUY

All season traction Affordable pricing

39

$

Perlmutter visits center In anticipation of Rep. Ed Perlmutter’s appearance, the Seniors Resource Center had members of its art classes compete in a painting for a work to be presented to the congressman. Perlmutter poses with the center’s president and CEO John Zabawa. Photos by Clarke Reader

All season tread Economy pricing

89

99

$

P155/80R-13

Tread design may vary.

Your size in stock. Call for size & price.

99

235/75R-15

Tread design may vary.

Your size in stock. Call for size & price.

ON SALE! ON SALE! PASSENGER

PICKUP/SUV

ECLIPSE

WILDCAT A/T 2

All season traction Advanced design tread

Traction in all seasons Smooth ride

OUR BEST

OUR BEST

ON SALE! ON SALE! PASSENGER

PICKUP/SUV

ULTRA Z900

OPEN COUNTRY A/T II

All season design 60,000-80,000 mile warranty

Outstanding traction Long-lasting tread

(Depending on size)

FREE WITH EVERY PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE PURCHASE Peace of Mind Tire Protection Whatever the road throws at you — from potholes to nails — if your tire is damaged from any road hazard, we will replace the value of your tire. See store for details.

• If your tire is damaged beyond repair, we’ll replace its value • Our workmanship is guaranteed for the life of your tires • We offer free pre-trip safety checks

Lifetime Tire and Mileage Care To help you get more mileage out of your tires and more miles per gallon of gas. We provide: • Free flat tire repairs • Free tire rotations • Free tire rebalancing • Free air checks • Free brake & alignment checks • Hundreds of Les Schwab locations to serve you

JOIN OUR CELEBRATION! LOVELAND LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER, MARCH 19TH-21ST LOVELAND 184 W. 64TH ST. • 970-342-2046

GIVEAWAYS & MORE!

Rep. Ed Perlmutter visits with the Seniors Resource Center’s chef about the healthy and colorful options they prepare for the center’s visitors daily.

IX Power proposes cleaner water from fracking Golden business sees way to use better technology

By Amy Woodward

awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Produced water from “fracking” for gas and oil is normally treated as a waste product, but one Golden business is looking to decontaminate those waters that are dumped via injecting wells at about 70 billion barrels of water a year.

“We need to treat more water and we need to use a little bit smarter technology to do it,” said John R. Grizz Deal, CEO and co-founder of IX Power.

The technology Deal is proposing is IX’s OrganiClear’s water treatment system that removes many biological organisms and organics such as benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylenes, known as BTEX. Napthalene, phenanthrene and dibenzothiaphene or NPD can also be extracted through OrganiClear. The system also removes arsenic, phenols, lead and cadmium.

“The oil business is really hampered by this water disposal problem,” said Gary

“Comprehensive Lawn, Tree & Shrub Care.”

BATTING CAGE & SPEED PITCHING BOOTH FROM 10 TO 4 PM SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST FUN! INFLATABLE

SPIN TO WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

WIN!

FREE!

• COLORADO EAGLES TICKETS • MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TICKETS (INCLUDING OPENING DAY SEATS)

• HAMBURGERS • POPCORN • CRACKER JACKS • HOT DOG CART FROM 11 TO 3 PM SATURDAY

11 COLORADO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! AURORA

3430 N. Tower Rd 303-371-0666

CENTENNIAL

15787 E. Arapahoe Rd 720-870-3201

COMMERCE CITY

DENVER

10489 Chambers Rd 303-287-4159

2001 Federal Blvd 303-455-9424

THORNTON

HIGHLANDS RANCH

800 E. 88th Ave. 303-288-9053

945 Sgt Jon Stiles Dr 303-471-1512

PARKER

11265 S Pikes Peak Dr 303-840-0420

LAKESIDE

5871 W. 44th Ave 303-477-4336

LITTLETON

13331 W Bowles Ave 303-798-4071

LONGMONT

633 S. Emery St. 303-485-2345

NOW OPEN IN LOVELAND! 184 W. 64TH ST. • 970-342-2026

www.LesSchwab.com

Prices good through April 30, 2015

Beers of Industrial Water Permitting and Recycling Consultants, LLC. “Historically, oil companies will tell you they are recycling 90 to 95 percent of their water. What they’re doing is their taking produced water out of their existing wells (and) moving it forward into well development.”

That system works for a while Beer said, until oil prices drop and they stop new well development.

Many countries such as Brazil, Mexico and Abu Dhabi have shown interest in the OrganiClear as water scarcity related to oil and gas operations continues to fuel a need for better water treatment systems.

Chris Luiz, OrganiClear product manager for IX, said the biggest hurdle is convincing oil and gas companies to perceive its water waste product as being reusable for separate uses like agriculture and livestock.

“We’re bringing something up, a valuable resource, and putting it in a place that we’ll never get to — it’s irresponsible in the grand scheme of things,” Luiz said. “If we can provide water they already have and give it to a state, they can use again for less money, the argument isn’t difficult to make that’s worthwhile for.”

CO SERVING LORADO • Tree & Shrub Pruning & Removal • Stump Grinding • Insect & Disease Control • Spraying & Injections • Lawn Care Fertilization & Weed Control • Fertilizing • Organic Based • Certified Arborists & Degreed Specialists

LICENSED • INSURED

SINCE 1937

www.schulhofftlc.com

• 303-279-1910 •

14200 W 32nd Ave, Golden

Lakewood Sentinel 17

March 19, 2015

How do I get over a painful relationship?

Dear Neil: I’m completely lost about a 10 year relationship. We started dating when I was 28 (at the time he was 37 and working as a surgeon). A month later, he wanted me to move in with him. But one day, when I surprised him with a visit, I learned he had another woman in his life.

So I cut off all contact. Four years later, we hooked up again, and once more I discovered another woman, and I broke off the relationship. But we reunited, and — you guessed it — the same thing has happened all over again.

Since the beginning, he talked about marriage and kids. Now I am 38, and neither of us are married. How can I get over this relationship? It’s still hurting me, and I don’t want to end up alone.

— Burned All Over Again Dear Burned: First, you have to decide once and for all that he is bad news for you, and you have to hold yourself accountable for not being enticed back into a relationship with him. Nothing is going to change

if you are unable to do that. And the pattern you described makes it predictable that one of you will reach out to the other sometime in the future. This pattern has got to stop if you want to reclaim control over your life.

Getting over the loss of an important relationship is a complicated process, but I will simplify some of the more important steps. You could look very carefully at what your part of the problem has been, so you can make sure you don’t repeat the same mistakes in the future. Explore what

that relationship offered you, or what you received from it. It’s important to learn why you allowed yourself to return to the same dynamic over and over again, so you can learn whatever lessons you need to in order to understand your motives and come to self-forgiveness.

Then decide what you are wanting for your future—the type of relationship you seek. And when you are ready to try again, put yourself out there in order to meet new people—and keep yourself out there until you meet someone promising. Then look very carefully at him and his behaviors before you give him your heart.

Dear Neil: Recently you wrote about a woman whose sister was living in a car.

Among the things you said was that the sister had very low self-esteem. But she also may be suffering a mental illness, like severe depression or schizophrenia. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, about 80 percent of the mentally ill are jobless, and about 25 percent of the

mentally ill are homeless.

I am one of the lucky ones. I was homeless for 3 months. My family was not willing or able to help me when I “went crazy.”

Most people do not realize that highly intelligent people can often “fake out” people and just appear to be eccentric. So perhaps the sister could try to help her homeless sister get mental health help.

— Doing Better in Longmont Dear Doing Better: You are right, and several readers wrote to me suggesting I missed this possibility in my advice.

Thanks for catching my oversight.

Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder. His column is in its 24th year of publication and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at 303-758-8777, or email him through his website: heartrelationships.com. He is the author of the new book: “Love, Sex and Staying Warm: Keeping the Flame Alive.”

The Zapor Law Office, P.C. “Law for Living”

7475 W. 5th Ave., #202, Lakewood, CO 80226 303-866-0990 t Medicaid Planning – Remember the 5 year lookback! Protect your home and assets t Guardianship / Conservatorship – Protecting your Loved Ones when they can’t protect themselves t Probate Administration and Litigation – When you need a lawyer to represent the estate in court. t VA Benefits – by a VA accredited Attorney and/or VA accredited agent t Mediation – Abraham Lincoln said, “Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.”

30 minute free consultation

Home Visits Available by appointment

S O M A N Y WAYS TO

Plan to enjoy yourself.

Contact me to schedule a free consultation

Golden’s Best Bar-B-Que

Julia J. Smith

Dine In  Take Out  ICE Cold Local Beers

720.354.5091

julia.smith@lpl.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC.

16400 S. Golden Rd. Golden, CO 80401  303.279.0361 tinstarcobbq.com

DR. JAMES M. FARRELL

Colorado Chiropractic Assoc.

CHIROPRACTOR OF THE YEAR 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2011

Top 3 Reasons NOT to Visit a Chiropractor...

1. I Like Walking With a Limp! 2. No Pain...No Gain! 3. I Still Have Some Vicodin!

Colorado Native & 26-Year Golden Resident

A publication of

SUBSCRIBE! 303-566-4100

Or subscribe online: Visit GoldenTranscript.net and click ‘Subscribe’ Y O U R

L O C A L

C O M M U N I T Y

P A P E R

S I N C E

1 8 6 6

hange I can c mind! your arrell -Dr. F

75. $ 1st VISIT 25! s: -EXAM -CONSULTATION Value $

Include

-ADJUSTMENT

00

With this coupon. Valid for 1st visit only. X-Ray’s. if necessary are NOT included. Not good with any other offers. Expires 3/31/15 5 Minutes from Downtown Golden & West Arvada.

On the North side of North Table Mtn.

18580 W. 60th Ave. Golden • 303-279-6448 www.RockyMountainChiro.com

To advertise on this page please contact Mindy Nelon at 719-778-2343 or mnelon@coloradocommunitymedia.com A publication of

18 Lakewood Sentinel

March 19, 2015

YOUR WEEK MORE THEATER/SHOWS EVERGREEN PLAYERS SHOW THE EVERGREEN Players present “Reality Check” from Friday, March 20, to Sunday, April 12, at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Four wildly different takes on our world. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. (No performances April 3-5.) Call 303-674-4934 or go www.evergreenplayers.org for information.

Show is PG-13 for adult language.

‘QUILTERS’ PERFORMANCE COLORADO ACTORS Company and Theatre School present 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 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.

CHILDREN’S ‘COPPELIA,’ TOYMAKER’S TEA PARTY

DOLL SHOW AND SALE THE 38 Table Mountain Treasures Doll Club annual show and sale is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. An early sale is open 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 20. Contact Mary Ann at 303-985-2770.

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.

STRING QUARTET CONCERT AUGUSTANA ARTS presents the Carpe Diem String Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Parkway, Denver. Call 303-388-4962 or go to www.augustanaarts.org for tickets and information.

THEATER SHOW MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Godspell (The Revival)” from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, May 3. A group of people help Jesus Christ tell parables using a variety of techniques and songs. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, May 3. The theater is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden.

Call 303-935-3044 or go to www.minersalley.com.

QUINTET TO PERFORM CYRILLE AIMEE Quintet performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Winner of multiple international jazz vocal competitions, Cyrille Aimee has a style that is part jazz, part gypsy and part Brazilian. Go to www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, call 303-987-7845 or stop by the 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 303-232-0363. For mature audiences.

MUSIC/CONCERT 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.

SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST EXHIBIT SPECIAL EFFECTS artist Sonya Shannon will open an exhibit

that features 13 original prints, including a triptych, from Sunday, March 22 to Sunday, July 26. The digital art on display is created using photos, hand-painting and up to 100 layers in each work.

Shannon did special effects on “Star Trek II: The Search for Spock.”

Her work has appeared at the Guggenheim Museum, the Times Square Jumbotron and Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. The exhibit is open 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays, and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Contact sonya@sonyashannon.com or www.sonya-shannon.com.

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.

MUSICA SACRA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 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 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 online at www.augustanaarts.org or by calling 303-388-4962. Farrar lives in Littleton.

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, 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 from 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 from 6:15-7:15 p.m. and continuing class is from 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.

FLOWER ESSENCES FOR ANIMALS LORRAINE MAY, M.A., of Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue, will teach Flower Essences for Emotional and Behavioral Changes for Animals, 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, at Kriser’s, Colorado Mills Mall, 14710 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Registration required at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com. Call 303-239-0382.

COMMUNITY COFFEE CONVERSATION REP. TRACY Kraft-Tharp plans the next monthly community coffee conversation Thursday, March 26, 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. Enjoy casual conversation of a cup of coffee while asking questions about what is happening in the Legislature.

FAMILY HISTORY PROGRAM W.I.S.E. (WALES. Ireland. Scotland. England.) Family History Society presents Understanding the Anglican Church at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway. Barbara Price will describe paths to Anglican records and their information about our ancestors. Anglican membership is an estimated 80 million souls, making it the third largest Christian denomination in the world. Bound together by shared tradition, its beliefs are written in the Holy Bible and the Articles of Religion.

The 1662 English Book of Common Prayer forms the historical basis for most Anglican liturgy.

EASTER EGG HUNT WHEAT RIDGE Parks and Recreation and the Wheat Ridge/Arvada Kiwanis plans its annual Easter egg hunt for children ages 2-9. Hunt starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at Panorama Park, West 35th Avenue and Fenton Street. Children should arrive by 9:45 a.m. Cost of the event is free and children need to bring their own baskets. The Easter Bunny will be there to greet all the young egg-hunters. Call the Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation at 303-231-1300. In case of inclement weather on the day of the hunt, call 303-231-1300 for reschedule information.

EASTER EGG HUNT COLORADO LUTHERAN Home will have its annual Easter egg hunt and holiday festivities 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at 7991 W. 71st Ave., Wheat Ridge. The hunt starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. Kids ages 0-10 are welcome, and the Easter Bunny will be available for photos. Parking is free; bring your Easter basket. Visit www.exemplalutheran.org.

INDIAN TREE MEN’S GOLF CLUB

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.

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/

JAZZ CONCERT

ARVADA COLTS BASEBALL

JAZZ OVER Easy returns 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Café Del Sol, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Don’t miss out on a swinging evening of jazz with Marti Henry on trombone. Reservations recommended. Call 303-238-7999.

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.

TASTE OF JAZZ METROPOLITAN JAZZ Orchestra presents “A Taste of Jazz,” an afternoon of music, at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the historic Grant Avenue, 216 S. Grant St., Denver. Sample artisanal craft beer and local urban wines. During the performance, Eric Matelski (a.k.a.

“The Art Pimp”) will create a painting of the band that will be auctioned off following the show. Go to www.MetropolitanJazzOrchestra.com.

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 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 29 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Go to www.

ArvadaCenter.org.

GARDENS NEEDED FOR TOUR THE LAKEWOOD Arts Council needs gardens/yards to be considered for its 2015 garden tour on Saturday, June 27. The council is a nonprofit community arts group serving Jefferson County. The garden tour is one of its annual fundraising events. Sites should be in the west metro area such as Lakewood, Golden, Morrison or Wheat Ridge. Contact the arts council now through June at 303-980-0625 or LAC@lakewoodartscouncil.org to provide your name and contact information.

HEALTH COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES

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.

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: 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.

EVENTS

TOMANDO CONTROL LEADER TRAINING

WINTER MORNING HIKES

A CLASS to certify leaders for Tomando Control Colorado, a chronic disease self-management class for Spanish speaking communities, will be offered 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday, March 23, to Thursday, March 26 at The Link Recreation Center in Lakewood. The Consortium for Older Adult Wellness is offering the leader training at no cost. Training participants must speak Spanish fluently. Leaders certified through the program will be required to commit to leading two series in the following 12 months. Community members and health professionals are encouraged to attend. For information and to register, contact Kellee Jackson at COAW, 1-888-900-2629 or 720-724-3809. Email kellee@coaw. org. For more information on the programs, visit www.coaw.org.

PHOTO LANDSCAPES IN COLORADO

PRACTICAL TIPS for living a happier life will be revealed at Lifetree Café at noon or 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Be Happy,” features a filmed interview with Gretchin Rubin, author of the New York Times bestselling book “The Happiness Project.” Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

NATURE PROGRAMS

ST. JOHN PASSION

ART

HAPPINESS SOLUTIONS

calming ovals from 2:20-3:20 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Doggie Delights on Broadway, 1432 S Broadway, Denver. Calming ovals, and the self-control they help strengthen, can be used to calm an overly-excited dog before heading out for a walk, practiced before a training session to help attain focus, or implemented before a stressful event, such as a vet visit. Registration required. For more information, go to www.mishamayfoundation. org or call 303-239-0382.

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.

CALMING OVALS WITH YOUR DOG MISHA MAY Foundation Dog Training and Rescue will teach down owners how to do

Lakewood Sentinel 19

March 19, 2015

Marketplace

Advertise: 303-566-4100

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1929 Player Piano Lindeman & Son's

Misc. Notices

Colorado History, average condition $650/obo (303)328-1049

Want To Purchase

minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

ELECTRIC BIKES

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES

PETS

Adult electric trikes Electric Scooters NO Drivers License Needed NO Registration Needed NO Insurance Needed NO Gas Needed NO Credit Needed EASY- FUN - EXCERSISE

303-257-0164

Estate Sales Estate Sale - Friday, March 20 8:00 am to 2:pm and Saturday, March 21 8:00 am to noon Armoire; Iron Bed / Full size; a variety of chairs; antique rockers, Country French 4 door buffet; Lenox china serving pieces; various Christmas china pieces; silver plate serving pieces; miscellaneous items. in The Pond - 8786 Iris Street, Arvada cross streets are 88th & Independence Estate/Furniture Sale 10936 West 55th Lane Arvada CO Friday March 20th 9am-4pm One Day Only Everything Must Go! Pool Table, Saddle/young adult, Oriental Treasure Dining Table and Hutch, Golf Clubs, Exercise Equip. and Misc. Furniture

MERCHANDISE

Appliances Maytag Fridge with pull out freezer, Microwave, Dish Washer, and Range, All white, less than 2 years old, Working cond. $700 for all or sold separately Call Gary (303)233-6670

Bicycles

Electric Bicycles

electric3 Wheel Trikes electric Scooters - ebike conversion No license required No gas required No credit required Easy-Fun-Fitness Call the ebike experts

303-257-0164

Musical

Bicycles

Firewood Pine/Fur & Aspen

Split & Delivered $225 Stacking available extra $25 Some delivery charges may apply depending on location. Hauling scrap metal also available (appliances, batteries etc.)

Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Furniture MOVING (everything new) sleigh bed/table-4 poster cherry bed,dresser,mirror,table-modern slate table w 2 captain chairs, 4 regular chairs-drk grn couch, loveseat,lg chair w ottoman-sm bakers rack-bookcase desk w chair and mat-1 end table-med curio cabinet-schwinn eliptical and recumbent bike-electric fireplace w new element-vintage side board-grill-cannon pix (wi fi printer,scan,fax)-BRONCO suede nice coat-ALL VERY NEW AND BARELY USED 720-838-6084

Dogs Chihuahua Puppies 2 boys & 1 girl 2 1/2 months old $150 each, current shots (303)279-2322 leave message

TRANSPORTATION

Autos for Sale

Miscellaneous

CADILLAC, CHEVY, BUICK, GMC Eligible For FREE Oil Change/Tire Rotation! Visit www.Shop.BestMark.com or call 800-969-8477.

COMPANION CRYPT FOR 2

Wanted

CROWN HILL TOWER OF MEMORIES, WHEAT RIDGE CHAPEL FLOOR HALL OF SERENITY OWNERSHIP TRANSFER HANDLED BY OLINGER $12,000 OBO – save over $7,000

Cash for all Cars and Trucks Under $1000 Running or not.

Any condition

303-909-8693

(303)741-0762 bestcashforcars.com

FAST TREES

Grow 8-10 feet yearly. $16-$22 delivered.

Potted. Brochure online:

www.fasttrees.com or 509

447 4181

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-8086.

14 years of service

Red Rocks STEM program helps girls Scouts will gain badges by taking part

By Clarke Reader

creader@colorado communitymedia.com There are more and more STEM jobs available to today’s young people, but not enough of those jobs are going to women.

Red Rocks Community College renewable energy and skilled trade programs has joined forces with the Girl Scouts to keep young girls interested in these types of programs through a series of STEM-based badges for Girl Scouts in fourth through twelfth grades. The events will be held March 16 through April 27 in the renewable energy department on Red Rocks’ Lakewood campus, 13300 W. Sixth Ave., west end, second floor.

“We want girls to explore STEM careers, laboratories and tools — to give them hands-on experience,” said Mariah Rossel, a faculty member at RRCC. “It’s really exciting to see these girls do this kind of work.”

Some of the badge events are single-day projects, like a woodworker project or room makeover project. There is another, multiple-day “journey” event where students will take an energy pledge by looking at energy issues and existing energy efficiency solutions and identifying an issue in the community. The participants will then design a plan to mitigate the issue.

Red Rocks will host a sustainability celebration and showcase of participants’ projects on April 27. This event will complete the journey badge for high school juniors, and is a chance for others to support their fellow Girl Scouts as they receive their badges.

“This is a great way to reach out to our girls so they can be more involved in STEM classes,” said Cortney Kern, director of

STEM BADGE PROGRAMS AT RRCC Junior Journey Dates: March 16, March 30, April 13, April 27, May 11 Time: 5-7 p.m.

Grade: 11th grade Cost: $10 (includes badges) Woodworker Badge Date: April 9 Time: 5-8 p.m.

Grade: Cadette Cost: $5 (includes badge) Room Makeover Badge Date: April 16 Time: 5-8 p.m.

Grade: 12th grade Cost: $5 (includes badge) STEM Badge Date: April 20 Time: 5-8 p.m.

Grades: 6-12th grade Cost: $5 (includes badge) RRCC Sustainability Celebration Date: April 27 Time: 3-8 p.m. (girl scouts only attend 5-7 p.m.)

All ages Cost: Free

community partnerships for Girl Scouts Colorado. “It tends to be around middle school that girls to start to lose interest in science and math. We’ve had great feedback from the girls who have participated in STEM programs before.”

Rossel added the programs are helping young girls address the deficiencies in STEM-related careers.

“There aren’t enough women in these areas and it’s amazing to watch girls try them for the first time,” she said.

To register, visit www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/activities. For details and questions, contact Rossel at Mariah.Rossel@rrcc.edu.

Miners Alley Playhouse

“Come Play in the Alley”

Run a 2 column x 2” ad in two counties Adams & Jefferson or Arapahoe & Douglas counties

$50 A WEEK! Reserve space 303-566-4091

Award-Winning Theatre in the Heart of Downtown Golden

15 Minutes from Denver

March 27th ~ May 3rd Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm

ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

Sunday 6:00pm

303~935~3044 www.minersalley.com 1224 Washington Ave Golden Co 80401

SPORTS

20 Lakewood Sentinel

March 19, 2015

Ralston Valley’s scoring effort by Olivia Sandoval (39) is stopped by the stick work of Heritage-Littleton goalie Kellen Toomey. Toomey was credited with a save but the aggressive Mustang attack prevailed as Ralston Valley evened its early-season record at 1-1 by winning the game, 14-9. Photo by Tom Munds

Ralston Valley wins girls lacrosse game Mustangs, HeritageLittleton do battle in early-season contest

By Tom Munds

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com The fast tempo and aggressive attacks marked the March 13 non-league lacrosse game between Heritage/Littleton and Ralston Valley. The Mustangs won the game, 14-9.

“I thought we played pretty well today,” Mustangs Coach Katie Lohmiller said. “We moved the ball around pretty well, and our defense was strong. But the season is early and we still have a lot of work to do.”

The March 13 game was a pretty even battle. Ralston Valley scored the initial goal, but the Heritage/Littleton team took the lead by scoring three unanswered goals.

Each team looked to establish the tempo of play, and, eventually, the Mustangs got an aggressive attack going and led 8-6 at halftime.

The intense play continued in the second half with the teams exchanging goals.

A DIFFERENCE IN SPORT GIRLS LACROSSE is very different than the boys

version.

BOYS LACROSSE is a physical game with checks and blocks. But blocking or checking in the girls sport draws an official’s whistle because those are fouls.

Zoe Smith, girls lacrosse official, said the game is to be played with minimum physical contact. Rules establish what a legal screen is as well as how a player can use the stick to attempt to knock the ball away from an opponent.

ANOTHER DIFFERENCE is the number of players on the field. There are 10 players on the boys team, three defenders, three midfielders and three attackers. The defenders are not allowed to cross the midfield line so there can be six players pressing the attack. The extra player raises the potential number of players mounting an attack to seven.

The Gryphons put on a determined attack, but Ralston Valley posted the win, 14-9.

The win raised the Mustangs record to 1-1 and they upped that to 2-1 on March 14 by beating Cherokee Trail, 21-9. Ralston Valley was on the road at Pine Creek March 17 and at Thompson Valley March 19. They

return to action after spring break with a league game April 2 against Dakota Ridge at Trailblazer Stadium.

Snyder Hauffman was the leading scorer for the Mustangs with four goals while teammates Marin Felsoci and Mackenzie Winchester each scored three goals.

Hauffman, a senior, said it was a hard fought game against Heritage/Littleton.

“We got a little behind at the beginning, but we relied on teamwork to take care of the ball and make open passes to set up the attacks,” she said. “It was a little hard out there today because we haven’t had the opportunity to be on the full field. But I am proud of our team and how we met the challenge.”

Hauffman started playing lacrosse just before entering high school. She likes the sport, she said, and also competes in gymnastics and is a diver on the swim team.

The team has 41 players on the team, with 19 on the varsity and 22 on the junior varsity, the coach said.

The Mustangs defense is strong, which helps the attack, she said. The coach expects the team to score goals this season because the players have good stick-handling skills so they can pass and catch the ball to move it around, working for a good shot on goal.

Rachael Tilton and Alexandra Coy shared the leading scoring honors for Heritage/Littleton as they scored two goals each.

Heritage/Littleton’s loss makes the earlyseason record 0-3. The Gryphons were on the road at Rampart March 19 which is the last game scheduled before spring break.

The team returns to action April 1 in a league game against Air Academy at Littleton Public School Stadium.

The Gryphons’ Coy said it was a rough game that got a little physical.

“The refs called a lot of fouls today,” she said. “I know that is the rules but sometimes the whistles break the flow of the game but sometimes it doesn’t.”

She, too, said it was a challenge playing outside because the weather had kept them in the gym for most practices.

“It was tough today because we have had so few outside practices,” Coy said. “But I thought we did pretty well overall. Personally, it was a little rough for me. I know I shut down when I miss a shot. I know I shouldn’t do that, but I did it today.”

The senior said she has been playing lacrosse for eight or nine years.

“I started playing soccer, I didn’t like it so I tried lacrosse,” she said. “I really like the game, and now it is the only sport I play.”

Faith fights for third in state Arvada school wins final game at the buzzer

By Scott Stocker There is little doubt that the Faith Christian and Lutheran boys basketball teams would have like to have played against each other for the Class 3A state championship.

It just didn’t work out that way.

Instead, Faith Christian, which came into the tournament with a 21-2 record, and Lutheran, 20-4, played against each other for third-place last Saturday, March 14, in Golden.

Faith Christian was able to come away with an exciting 61-59 victory at the buzzer, thus ending its season with a 23-3 record, Lutheran, 21-6. Both teams, though, had certainly hoped they would have been playing against each other in the final.

Faith Christian was beaten by Colorado Academy, 73-67, in overtime in its semifinal game. The Eagles, coached by Andrew Hasz,

defeated Jefferson Academy, 61-54, again in overtime, in their quarterfinal game.

Lutheran fell victim to eventual champion, Colorado Springs Christian, 40-31, in its semifinal game. The Lights, under coach Ryan Bredow, defeated Brush, 66-51, in their tournament opener.

Colorado Springs Christian went on to win the title, beating Colorado Academy in a 56-52 thriller. With the win, the Lions finished the season with a 26-1 record while the Mustangs finished 20-7.

Spencer Bazz and his brother, Chance, played well through the tournament for Faith Christian. Spencer had 16 points in the loss to Colorado Academy, while his brother scored 12.

“I think we just went out and gave it 100 percent in this game,” Bazz said. “We tried to give it 100 percent through the season.

We all just want to be game winners in life.

It’s been a good season, but it just didn’t end the way we had hoped.”

Teammate Jake Sanders was also pleased with the way the day ended. He had a pretty good night, too, against Colorado Academy,

scoring 15 points.

“This tournament was up and down for us,” said Sanders, who stands in at 6-3. “I think we gave it everything we could. As a team, we have friendships that will bind us for life.”

It was a tough tournament for Hasz, but he was pleased with his team’s efforts and their accomplishments this season.

“There are no regrets,” Hasz said. “The boys played hard every game and I’m so blessed to have this great group of guys.”

Grant Harkness, 6-5, felt great about the season. He had scored 19 points in Faith’s victory against Jefferson Academy.

“To win this last one at the buzzer was great,” Harkness said. “We just wanted to go out strong and we gave it our all. This has been a fantastic season for us and I’m so proud of our coach and my teammates, on and off the courts. It was tough to lose (Friday), but to be here will be such a memory.”

Certainly similar thoughts from Faith Christian’s Noah Ridighiero.

“Third is a huge achievement, but we all would have like to have won state,” Ri-

dighiero said. “I was nervous before the tournament. I was confident in our defense. Defense wins games and that was my job this season.”

It was a fine season ending for Josh Keiter (6-0), Jacob Schreiner (6-0) and Grayland Balmer (6-2), the remaining three seniors playing for Faith Christian.

“I just wouldn’t want to play with anyone else,” Keiter said. “It has been so much fun playing within our conference and I just wouldn’t ask any more of the season. I just wanted to come out and be a leader for our team this year and I thank all the guys for all the efforts.”

“It didn’t end the way we wanted in the tournament at third,” continued Schreiner.

“But I’m very proud of my teammates as we all played hard. It was a fine season and we just thank God for his blessings.”

Added Balmer, “I’ve never felt closer to the guys than I have this season. We have all been close, in and off the courts. I just wanted to encourage my teammates to play hard and for me to do the same. They were able to keep it exciting.”

Lakewood Sentinel 21

March 19, 2015

Girls on the Run celebrates 10 years Founder explains mission, benefits of participation

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia. com Girls on the Run of the Rockies is celebrating 10 years of providing an activitybased youth development program and curriculum to more than 20,000 girls along Colorado’s Front Range.

The organization gives third- to eighthgrade girls a chance to push themselves physically, mentally, socially and emotionally, by participating in an after-school run-

t

g m

come really influenced by social pressures.

Girls are twice as likely as boys to suffer from depression and anxiety during this time, and we’ve lost a lot of those stress releases, like physical education. Our organization actively wants to put that kind of release back into their day.

What is the benefit of physical activity for young girls?

It has a very positive impact on everything from their self-esteem to their body image.

Why does Girls on the Run start working with girls at third grade?

You can have great discussions and conversations with girls at the young ages because they are still open to mentor advising from older people. The older they get, it be-

Boys Basketball

Faith Christian 61, Jefferson Academy 54 (OT) – The matchup between the Eagles and the Jaguars on March 12 sent one team to the Final Four and the other to the consolation bracket. In a back-and-forth affair, the Jaguars’ Joe Rodriguez sunk both freethrow attempts with under four seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime.

In overtime, Gabe Hegarty converted a three-point opportunity and added a late bucket to seal the win for the Eagles. Grant Harkness scored 18 and Spencer Bazz scored 17 for the Eagles. Joe Raff scored a game-high 19 for the Jaguars.

Girls Soccer

to life the Bears to a home win on March 12. Hunter Worthley picked up a clean sheet and win in goal with fives saves.

Arapahoe 2, Bear Creek 0 – Sophomore Madelyn Matthews’ second-half brace lifted the Warriors to a win over the Bears in a contest played at Littleton Public Schools Stadium on March 11. Danielle Babb and Sydney Maxson set up Matthews’ goals in the win.

Denver East 1, Ralston Valley 0 – An Angel goal in the first half was enough to knock off the Mustangs on March 14. The Mustangs put 10 shots on the Angel goal but could not beat the Angel goalkeeper.

Ralston Valley 2, Legacy 2 – The Mustang’s Alyssa Kaiser scored with only 11 seconds remaining in regulation to force extra-time in a draw on March 12. Legacy’s Kaylee Kennedy had scored what was thought to be the game-winner before Kaiser struck, but Kennedy picked up a minor knock late and missed most of the extra periods. Sage Heffley picked up the first goal for Ralston Valley and Renee Roemer recorded 13 saves.

Ralston Valley 3, Mountain Range 0 – Emma Musson scored once and set up her teams other two other goals in helping Ralston Valley to victory on March 10. Riley Takata provided Musson with an assist while Alyssa Kaiser and Alaina Snedden

finished off Musson’s assists. Renee Roemer notched nine saves in net for Ralston Valley preserving the clean sheet.

Golden 1, Weld Central 0 – A first-half goal for Katie Tubbs was enough to propel to Demons to a season-opening win on March 10. Tubbs’ goal came off an assist from Emily Oltmanns. Mackenzie Cunningham went the distance in net for the Demons.

Lakewood 3, Fountain-Fort Carson 0 – Dalainee Evans netted a brace and Ali McLagan added a third as the Tigers picked up a victory on March 14. Taylor Hagar, Abby Berkery, and Kate Oehm each notched an assist in the win.

Lakewood 4, Overland 0 – Sophie Caswell, Denaya Evans, Ali McLagan, and Savanna McClease-Borden each found the net in an away win for the Tigers on March 12. Mariah Northcutt and Anne King combined for the shutout in goal.

Evergreen 3, Lakewood 0 – The Tigers managed only a lone shot on goal in their season-opening loss on March 10. Kylee Petrick, Sophia Weiner, and Cassidy Formanek each found the net for Evergreen.

Green Mountain 2, Brighton 1 – The Rams peppered 17 shots on the Bulldogs net in the contest between clubs on March 10. Two first-half goals for the Rams were enough as they were able to hold off the

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

e y

d

n

Bulldogs in the second half.

Northglenn 8, Arvada 0 – The Norsemen can attack in many ways evidenced by eight different players finding the net in their win on March 12. Isabella Goddard, Alma Hernandez, and Emily Smith each notched a goal and an assist with Julie Rodriguez, Spencer Jackson, Madison Hoy, Nicole Skalla, and Vanessa Valderrama all scoring.

Pueblo West 4, D’Evelyn 1 – Three second-half goals for the Cyclones separated themselves from the Jaguars in their contest on March 10. Cyclone goalkeeper Brittany Guerrero kept the Jaguar attack frustrated racking up nine saves.

Mountain Range 3, Pomona 0 – The Mustangs slid two goals past the Panthers in the first half and tacked on another in the second to wrap up a road win on March 12.

Chaparral 4, Pomona 0 – The Wolverines scored twice in each half and kept a clean sheet on the road in their season opener on March 10. The Panthers have yet to find the net in their first two contests this season.

The Academy 8, Jefferson 0 – The Academy’s Alexis Loera and Allie Falagrady each

Roundup continues on Page 22

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 16, 2015

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Disappointed about something that didn’t go your way? Cheer up. Look at the reasons it happened, and you could find a valuable lesson about what to do (or not do!) the next time.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to do some reassessing of plans and goals -- even how you considered redoing your bathroom. The point is to be open to change if change can improve things.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Take some time to learn who is the right person (or persons)to approach and discuss your ideas with for your new project. Also, reserve time to prepare for an upcoming family event.

t

e

comes more about peer advice.

What is the feedback like from girls who participate?

We get phenomenal feedback from our girls — they say they feel stronger and more confident. We also get a lot of parents calling us to say we’ve helped to bring the light back to their daughter.

How can people support the organization?

We are a nonprofit, and each year about 50 percent of our girls use our scholarship program to fund their participation. We have a waiting list of schools and students who want to participate. People can visit our website at www.girlsontherunrockies. org to learn more, and to donate.

JEFFCO SPORTS ROUNDUP

The Academy 6, Faith Christian 1 – The Eagles managed only four shots on goal and gave up five first-half goals in their season opener on March 12.

Colorado Academy 6, Bear Creek 0 – The Bears placed three shots on goal without any luck in a loss on March 14. The Bears had to counter an offensive onslaught d from Colorado Academy that racked up 23 - shots on Hunter Worthley’s net. Worthley tallied 17 saves in the contest.

Bear Creek 2, Coronado 0 – Daniella Marquez and Dezeray Marberry each e slotted home in the second half off assists . from Taylor Brouillet-Stock and Kalin Marti

h

ning program. Girls on the Run works with 220 schools in Colorado, including area schools like Carmody Middle School, Denver Christian Schools and Stevens Elementary.

We called Lisa Johnson, founder and executive director of organization, to talk about the anniversary and the organization.

What are you doing to celebrate 10 years of Girls on the Run? We host a 5K every year in May, and we’re going to make it a bigger event by inviting alumni to participate.

Why is this kind of program important for young girls?

We saw a need for it, because you start to see girls at around 11 and 12 start to be-

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Dealing with a demanding situation, as you recently did, could drain much of your own emotional reserves. Take time to relax and indulge yourself in some well-earned pampering.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) The regal Lion might feel that she or he is above emotional displays. But showing your feelings can be liberating for you, and reassuring for someone who has been waiting for you to do so.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) An emotionally needy person might make more demands than you can cope with. Best to ask for some breathing space NOW, before resentment sets in and makes communication difficult.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) An unexpected spate of mixed signals could cause serious schedule setbacks.

Best to focus on straightening everything out as soon as possible and get everyone back on track.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Be aware that someone in the workplace could try to use a disagreement with a colleague against you. If so, be prepared to offer your side of the story with the facts to back you up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) An unexpected challenge to a previous decision can be unsettling. But your reservoir of self-confidence -- plus your loyal supporters -- should help carry the day for you. Good luck.

l

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) While the idea of making some sort of major move in the near future continues to interest you, don’t overlook a new possibility that could be emerging closer to home.

. e

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Be careful not to base an upcoming decision on gossip or anything you might hear if it can’t meet provable standards. That’s true regardless of whom the source might be.

e

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) You might still need to do some solid reassessing early in the week before you can close that sensitive situation. A new job-related opportunity could present itself later in the week.

t

BORN THIS WEEK: You are extraordinarily sensitive to people’s feelings, and you’re always ready to offer comfort if necessary. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

N1

22 Lakewood Sentinel

JEFFCO SPORTS ROUNDUP Continued from Page 21

netted a hattrick as the Saints fell on March 14.

Jefferson 4, Aurora West 0 – The Saints’ Kenya Alvarez scored a brace to lead her team to an away win on March 12. Jacky Delgado and Estafani Lopez also notched goals in the win.

Conifer 9, Jefferson 0 – The Lobos put 17 shots on goal compared to the Saints’ three and marched to a win in on March 10.

Arvada West 2, Fort Collins 1 – Annika Brunger and Olivia DeVita found the back of the net each side of the halftime break for the Wildcats in a win on March 14.

Cassie Feely and Ally Ochs assisted Brunger and DeVita. The Wildcats capitalized on a big day in net for sophomore keeper Maysie Poland who recorded 10 saves in the contest.

Arvada West 1, Legacy 0 (2OT) –Carly Kading set the ball up and Olivia DeVita rounded it home to provide a gamewinning goal in the in the 17th minute of extratime to grab a win for the Wildcats on March 9. Kaity Wooley recorded a hardearned clean sheet in net racking up 10 saves in the contest.

Wheat Ridge 2, Holy Family 1 (2OT) – It took two extra periods but the Farmers were able to capture a home victory at the expense of the Tigers on March 9. The matchup was the season opener for each club.

Denver West 4, Alameda 1 – The Pirates found the net in the first half for the first time in three contests but the Cowboys slid two goals past the keeper in each half to win on March 14. Faith Sullivan assisted Lexi Romero for a first-half goal to equalize at 1-1, but the offense sputtered after the goal.

Lincoln 3, Alameda 0 – Lincoln scored three goals in the opening twenty minutes to snatch a win in a physical match on March 12. The Pirates fell at home for the first time this season.

Kennedy 5, Alameda 0 – Kennedy notched three first-half goals before finishing off the Pirates with two more in the second half of their contest on March 10.

Alameda 1, Sheridan 0 – Tania Martinez scored her varsity goal, a game-winner for the Pirates ten minutes from fulltime, in the home opener on March 9. Martinez thought she had a goal early in the game when she hit both posts before the Rams ‘keeper pushed it away. Addeline de la Torre provided the assist on Martinez’s game-winner. Jamie Gallegos picked up the shutout in net for the Pirates.

Boys Lacrosse

Brighton 9, Wheat Ridge 6 – Wheat Ridge could not stop Brighton’s fourth quarter goal barrage in a loss on March 13.

Entering the fourth, the game was tied at 5-5 but Brighton responded with four goals in the decisive period. Austin Haid scored three times and Zach Hall scored twice in the loss.

Wheat Ridge 12, Mullen 11 – The Farmers led 4-0 after the first quarter and looked poised to run away with their match on March 11. Six second-quarter goals from Mullen changed the dynamics and the Farmers had to look to Dima Makarov, Dan O’Connor, and Zach Hall to earn their win.

Makarov provided three goals and two assists, O’Connor tallied four goals and an assist, and Hall added two goals and three assists in the win. Bryce Grunewald recorded eight saves to earn the win in goal.

Golden 15, Bishop Machebeuf 1 – The Demons led 10-0 at halftime in their win on March 12. Garrett Johnson recorded three goals and two assists, JP Simpson notched two goals and two assists, and Cole Cuttita, Grant Kochmann, and Max Pinch each scored twice. Garrett Willis saved three of the four shots he saw come his way.

Green Mountain 9, Denver South 8 (2OT) – Two goals on a power-play opportunity late in the fourth allowed the Rams to push the game to extra periods where they converted in the second frame to win on March 13. Dustin Osello scored three time and Travis Larkin and Josiah Bales found the net twice apiece to lead the attack. Pike Reed notched six saves between the pipes.

St. Mary’s 10, Green Mountain 9 (OT) – Jack Day recorded three goals and two assists but it proved not to be enough as the Rams dropped their home opener on March 9. Travis Larkin chipped in three goals of his own with Jack Lucas and JD High each recording a goal and an assist.

Girls Lacrosse

Wheat Ridge 19, St. Mary’s 4 – The Farmers won their season opener at home on March 11. Wheat Ridge was able to find the net on 19 of 28 shots including 12 of their 19 shots in the first half.

Denver East 19, Golden 10 – The Demons fell behind 15-6 at the halftime intermission before playing to a secondhalf stalemate on March 10. Golden placed 18 shots on goal in the loss.

Green Mountain 16, Denver North 1 – The Rams led 13-0 at the intermission before cruising to a win on March 14. After an overtime loss to start the season against Fruita Monument, the Rams have now recorded four straight wins outscoring their opponents 58-7 during that span.

Green Mountain 14, Kennedy 2 – The Rams jumped out to a 12-2 halftime lead in a dominating win at home on March 10.

ThunderRidge 11, Ralston Valley 10 – The Grizzlies came back from a halftime deficit to pick up a win against the Mustangs on March 9. ThunderRidge trailed by two, 7-5, at halftime but picked up six second-half goals to carry them to the win at home. The Mustangs outshot the Grizzlies 24 to 16, but the better conversion rate for the Grizzlies equaled a win. Marci Felsoci’s three goals and an assist and Sydney Hauffman’s three goals were not enough in the loss for the Mustangs.

Baseball

Bear Creek 6, Fort Morgan 2 – Bear Creek tallied nine hits and exploded for six runs across the final four innings to overcome an early 2-0 deficit on March 14.

Bear Creek 7, Delta 2 – The Bears went on the road in the season opener and knocked off Delta on March 13.

Alameda 7, Vista PEAK Prep 5 – The Pirate hitters racked up 13 hits and drew eight walks in a victory on March 13. Alameda scored once in the fifth to even the game at 4-4 before plating three runs in the sixth and holding on for the win.

Green Mountain 12, George Washington 3 – The defending 4A State Champions scored five times in the first inning and led 10-0 after four and a half innings the pick up a win in this season’s opener on March 12. Josh Ramirez, the returning 4A Player of the Year, threw four perfect innings striking out four to pick up the first win of the season. Talon Schaller lead the offensive onslaught finishing 4-5 with five RBI and three runs scored.

Pine Creek 5, Lakewood 4 – The bats started hot for each team before the pitchers caught up as Pine Creek led 5-4 after three complete and held on for the win on March 12. Luke Klatke lasted three innings giving up five runs (two earned) on four hits to pick up the loss. Ben Schechter went 2-3 at the plate with a RBI to record half of the Tigers four hits. Marcelo Sanchez drove in two and scored once in three plate appearances and Danny Collins scored a run and drove in a run in the loss.

Boys Track and Field

Arvada City Championships – Pomona (1st), Ralston Valley (2nd), Arvada West (3rd), Standley Lake (4th), Faith Christian (5th), Arvada (6th), Lakewood (DNP) – The Arvada City Championships were held March 14 in Lakewood with Pomona bringing home the team win. Marcelo Laguera won the 1600 m and 3200 m, Danny Williams won the triple jump and high jump, and Jake Moretti won the shot put.

Early Bird Invitational – Green Mountain (6th) – The Rams posted four thirdplace finished as they competed in the Early Bird Invitational on March 11. Jason Brodeur took third in the 800 m with Sean Carlson finishing third in the 110 m hurdles, David Pacheco finishing in third in the triple jump, and the 4 x 800 m relay team bringing home third. Carlson added a fourth place finish in the 300 m hurdles.

Jace Pivonka finished in sixth in both the 1600 and 3200 m runs.

Girls Track and Field

Arvada City Championships – Pomons (1st), Ralston Valle (2nd), Standley Lake (3rd), Arvada West (4th), Faith Christian (6th), Arvada (7th), Lakewood (DNP) Early Bird Invitational – Green Mountain - 2nd – Green Mountain won more competitions than any other team at the March 11 Early Bird Invitational, but the depth of Brighton helped them to the title.

The Rams won the 4 x 200 m, 4 x 400 m, and 4 x 800 m relays. Individual winners were Kiersten Allen in the 200 m, Camryn Sargent in the 400 m, Genevieve KramerMarion in the triple jump, and Alexis LaLiberte in the discus throw.

Services Cleaning

March 19, 2015 NW

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Garage Doors

Residential & Commercial Affordable Rates 10 years experience Insured References & Free Estimates Honest - Family Owned

FOR ALL YOUR GARAGE DOOR NEEDS!

Leonice & Rodney 720.284.1282 • www.shinecleaningservice.com

Air Conditioners

Concrete/Paving

Serving the Front Range Since 1955

Commercial Residential Install Repair Replace

Furnaces Boilers Water Heaters Rooftop HVAC Mobile Furnaces

720-327-9214 303-367-2080 Attorney ATTORNEY 30+ YEARS • Businesses • Contracts • Corporations • LLCs • Startups • Real Estate • Estates Louise Aron 303-922-7687 9 Metro Area Offices www.qualitylegaladvice.com

Bathrooms REGLAZE YOUR TUB!

$275 Five Star Renovations 720-999-7171

www.fivestarrenovations.net We refinish shower surrounds, shower pans, tile and sinks

Carpentry Carpenter/Handyman:

Semi retired but still ready to work for you! 34 years own business.

Prefer any small jobs. Rossi's: 303-233-9581

Cleaning

Driveways Tear Outs & Replace

• patios • sidewalks • garage floors • • porches • stamped/colored • exposed agregate • lic.& ins. free estimates

720-218-8849 www.delsolconcrete.com

FBM Concrete LLC.

Free Estimates 17 Years Experience Licensed & Insured Driveways, patios, stamp & colored concrete.

All kinds of flat work.

Let us do good work for you!

(720)217-8022

Drywall

A PATCH TO MATCH Drywall Repair Specialist

• Home Renovation and Remodel • 30 years Experience • Insured • Satisfaction Guaranteed Highly rated & screened contractor by Home Advisor & Angies list

Call Ed 720-328-5039

Sanders Drywall Inc. All phases to include

Acoustic scrape and re-texture Repairs to full basement finishes Water damage repairs Interior paint, door & trim installs 30+ years experience Insured Free estimates

Darrell 303-915-0739

Electricians • Detailed • Honest • Dependable• • Great References & Customer Service • • Insured/Bonded • • Green Products Used • Call Renee at 303-437-1791

A continental flair

Detailed cleaning at reasonable rates.

Honest & Dependable

Residential • Commercial Move Outs • New Construction References Available

720.283.2155

Concrete/Paving

• Springs, Repairs • New Doors and Openers • Barn and Arena Doors • Locally-Owned & Operated • Tom Martino’s Referral List 10 Yrs • BBB Gold Star Member Since 2002

Affordable Electrician

(303) 646-4499 www.mikesgaragedoors.com

Handyman

BR IMPROVEMENTS • Remodeling Handyman • Large and small repairs • 35 years experience • Reasonable rates

303-425-0066 Bob’s Home Repairs

All types of repairs.

Reasonable rates 30yrs Exp. 303-450-1172

Brian The Handyman All Types of Repairs

Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, Appliances and more

(303)907-5392

AFFORDABLE

HANDYMAN

Carpentry • Painting Tile • Drywall • Roof Repairs Plumbing • Electrical Kitchen • Basements Bath Remodels Property Building Maintenance Free Estimates • Reliable Licensed • Bonded Insured • Senior Discount

Ron Massa

Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 No Service in Parker or Castle Rock

Over 25 years experience

Residential Expert All electrical upgrades No Job Too Small Senior Discounts – Lic/Insured

Call

720-690-7645 ELECTRICAL SERVICE WORK

All types, licensed & insured.

Honest expert service.

Free estimates.

720-203-7385

Radiant Lighting Service **

Electrical Work All types. Honest and reliable, licensed & ins.

Free estimates.

Craig (303)429-3326

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING • Drywall • Painting • Tile • Trim • Doors • Painting • Decks • Bath Remodel • Kitchen Remodels • Basements & Much More!

Call Today for a FREE ESTIMATE

303-427-2955

HOME REPAIRS INSIDE: *Bath *Kitchen's *Plumbing *Electrical, *Drywall *Paint *Tile & Windows OUTSIDE: *Paint & Repairs *Gutters *Deck's *Fence's *Yard Work *Tree & Shrubbery trimming & clean up Affordable Hauling Call Rick 720-285-0186

All Phases of Flat Work by

T.M. CONCRETE

Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios Tear-outs, stamped & colored concrete. Quality work, Lic./Ins. Reasonable rates "Small Jobs OK!" 303-514-7364 tmconcrete.net

NAVARRO Concrete, Inc.

Yard Cleaning Commercial/Residential quality work at reasonable prices.

Registered & Insured in Colorado.

303-423-8175

Fence Services D & D FENCING

Commercial & Residential All types of cedar, chain link, iron, and vinyl fences. Install and repair. Serving all areas.

Low Prices.

FREE Estimates.

BBB 720-434-7822 or 303-296-0303

DISCOUNT FENCE CO

Quality Fencing at a DiscountPrice Wood, Chain Link, Vinyl, Orna-iron, New Install and Repairs.

Owner Operated since 1989 Call Now & Compare!

303-450-6604

Hauling Service

TRASH HAULING

Instant Trash Hauling • Home • Business • Junk & Debris • Furniture • Appliances • Tree Limbs • Moving Trash • Carpet • Garage Clean Out

Dirt, Rock, Concrete, Sod & Asphalt

FREE ESTIMATES 7 DAYS A WEEK

Call Bernie 303.347.2303 HAULING

$$Reasonable Rates On:$$ *Trash Cleanup*old furniture mattresses*appliances*dirt old fencing*branches*concrete *asphalt*old sod*brick*mortar* House/Garage/Yard clean outs Storm Damage Cleanup Electronics recycling avail.

Mark 303.432.3503

Heavy Hauling

For local news any time of day, find your community online at

ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

Asphalt & Concrete •Dirt removal & replacement • Grading • Excavating • Tractor •Trucking.

Snow Plowing/Parking Lots 303-908-9384

N2

Services

March 19, 2015

Services Hauling Service

Misc. Services

AFFORDABLE HAULING You Call - I Haul Basement, Garages, Houses, Construction, Debris, Small Moves Office - 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 Ron Massa BBB - Bonded - Insured

BOOT & SHOE

Since 1905

im’s shoe repair REPAIR

JIM JAEGER

Health & Fitness

16 North Main St. Brighton CO 303-659-3161

Painting Wonder Works Fitness Personal Training and Pilates Instruction ACE, PMA, ISSA certified Small home gym located in the Green Mountain area Rates as low as $30.00 an hour Friendly, supportive, and result oriented trainer Bridget Ericsson (720) 295-2630 bridget@wonderworksfitness.com

15% OFF

Decks*Arbors*Sheds

Tile, Drywall, Paint, Windows, Doors, Decks, Cabinets, Flooring, Roofs, Framing and More

BUILD DECKS & ARBORS NOW! ENJOY IN SPRING! FINISH THAT HONEY-DO LIST - WE FIX IT ALL! CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - SNOW REMOVAL– SHEDS

Call (303)908-5793

• Honest pricing • • Free estimates • We will match any written estimate!

Same day service!

No job too small or too big!

303-960-7665

Call Frank

303.420.0669 Bob’s Painting, Repairs & Home Improvements 30 yrs experience Free estimates 303-450-1172

LANDSCAPE

COLORADO REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

DEEDON'S PAINTING

Licensed

40 years experience Interior & Exterior painting.

References 303-466-4752

Professional painting specials

Ask about our seasonal discount

720.436.6340

Insured

www.arterralandscaping.com Deker Landscaping

Complete Landscaping Rock Decoration Sprinkler System Fences - Concrete Work SNOW REMOVAL Driveway/Sidewalk/Porch

303-257-0540 / 720-298-9091 edlawnservices@gmail.com

Lawn/Garden Services

Tree Service

Vote Now thru April 12

Rocky Mountain Contractors

Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc. * Bath * Kitch Remodels * Bsmt Finishes * Vinyl Windows * Patio Covers * Decks 30+ yrs. exp.

George (303)252-8874

A Better Colorado Tree Care

Top Service and Quality on Tree and Shrub Trimming and removal Yard Clean Ups and Landscaping Hardscaping & Concrete

720-346-2099

Roofing/Gutters

Run a 2 column x 2” ad in two counties Adams & Jefferson or Arapahoe & Douglas counties

Tree & Shrub Trimming, Tree Removal Stump Grinding Free Estimates Licensed and Insured

All Types of Roofing New Roofs, Reroofs, Repairs & Roof Certifications Aluminum Seamless Gutters Family owned/operated since 1980 Call Today for a FREE Estimate • Senior Discounts

(303) 234-1539

Roofing:

Long lasting Specialty Services interior & exterior Over 40 yrs. experience References and guarantees available.

Ideas!!

• Retaining Walls • Paver and Natural Stone Patios • Concrete Work • Drainage Solutions • Fences, Decks & Pergolas • New Plantings • Landscape Lighting • Irrigation Systems • Xeriscaping • Complete Landscape Design

Remodeling

www.AnyWeatherRoofing.com • Sales@AnyWEatherRoofing.com

Or Visit Us At www.SilvaBuildsIt.com

Landscaping/Nurseries

Advertise: 303-566-4100

720-231-5954

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Bathroom Remodels, Kitchen Remodels, Basement Finish, Estimator….Free 1st Estimate

NW

Majestic Tree Service

Home Improvement

One Stop Shop- We Do It All

Lakewood Sentinel 23

$125 off on any 3 rooms or more PLUS 1 free wall patch with texture (you will never know it was there). Or $250 off on any exterior paint-job includes scraping,power wash,caulking and primer/paint.with this coupon. expires 05-30-15. Call Rob @ 303-585-0639 or reply to racbooger@gmail.com.

Shingles, Flat Roofs, Roof Leak Repairs.

35 years of experience.

Free estimates.

Butch Metzler (303)422-8826

New, Remodel, Repair, Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Boilers,

Reserve space 303-566-4091

We also have firewood available!

Tree Service

Call today for your Free Estimate.

Credit cards accepted • Insured

720-394-1709

JAY WHITE Tree Service Serving with pride since 1975 Tree & shrub trimming & removals Licensed and Insured Firewood For Sale Call Jay (303)278-7119

www.stumpthumpersdenver.com

ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GUIDE A QUALITY HANDYMAN SERVICE NEED COMPUTER HELP? Affordable Home Repairs At Your Fingertips FREE ESTIMATES, ALL WORK GUARANTEED

• Free Virus Scan • fix ALL types of computers (PC, Mac, Linux) • Honest and Reliable Service • Cell Phone and Tablet Repair • Local Arvada Business since 2006 • Remote Infection Removal Availible

Custom Bathrooms & Kitchens, Property Maintenance & General Repairs

Plumbing ALAN Urban Plumbing

$50 A WEEK!

A Tree Stump Removal Company

Senio Discou r nt

Save $25 on any work over $100 Contact Mark at

303-293-8100

720-422-2532

(303)423-5122

Power Raking, Aeration, spring yard clean ups, fertilizing, weed control, lawn mowing, custom trimming of small trees, and bushes All your landscaping needs Call Jim or Shannon

Weekly Mowing Aeration Fertilizing Hedge Trim Maintenance

FRONT RANGE PLUMBING

POWER WASHING Homes · Fences · Decks · Driveways

303.451.1971

Commercial/Residential

BUILDING PROJECTS Fences · Decks

For all your plumbing needs

MINOR HOME REPAIRS No job is too small • Free Estimates

• Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts SENIOR DISCOUNTS FREE ESTIMATES in the metro area

www.frontrangeplumbing.com

THE GLASS RACK 7475 W. 5th Ave., Unit 150H. Lakewood, CO 80226 Automotive • Residential • Commercial Screens • Tabletops • Patio Doors • RV Glass

RALPH’S & JOE’S AFFORDABLE

Serving Lakewood, Golden, Arvada & Wheatridge

John • 303-922-2670

Complete Home Remodeling Sump pumps, water lines, garbage disposals, toilets, sinks & more

Accepting all major credit cards

Insured & Bonded

303.870.8434 WEEKLY MOWING

sign up before April 30th for

10% OFF

Family Owned & Operated. Low Rates.

THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER (new customers only)

LITTLE DOG COMBO: AERATION & FERTILIZATION $59.95 UP TO 7500 SQ FT.

www.denverlawnser vices.com Established 2000

Ron Massa Owner

Bathroom/kitchen remodeling, repair work, plumbing leaks, water damage. No job too small Window replacement.

Serving Jeffco since 1970 (303)237-3231

35 Years Experience

RepMe Help You Beautify Your Home – Quality Let Nancy Sandi Workmanship

Interior · Exterior Fences · Decks * GREENE'S REMODELING

Licensed - Bonded - Insured

Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983

Michael’s Handyman Services

Remodeling

YOUR MONTHLY BILL

Quality Work Low Prices Senior Discounts Gary (303)987-2086

Interior - Exterior - Kitchens - Baths - Basements Additions - Master Suites - Decks - Doors - Windows Siding - Roofing

Client

Papers

Free Estimates • Reliable • Quick Response

To advertise your Pf 1 Svc Guide business here,Advert Author 4-12-12 call Karen at Comments to Tina: FAX: 303-468-2592 303-566-4091 PH: 303-279-5599 ext 228

Comment

The Glass Rack

Size

Mile High Classifieds

Pub date

Call Michael

303-301-4420

READ > CONNECT > LEARN > LIVE

QC: _________ REP: _________

EPS’d: ________

tinameltzer@milehighnews.com

* 10% discount withbe returned this ad * ad rep at Mile High Newspapers within stated deadline time, or the This proof must to your

24 Lakewood Sentinel

March 19, 2015

HERES THE OFFICIAL 2015 BALLOT OR VOTE ONLINE AT

LAKEWOODSENTINEL.com/bob Ballots must be received by 11:59pm on March 31th or April 12th for online ballots Submitter’s Name

Submitter’s Phone Number

Submitter’s Email

Join our Mailing List

Your contact information will only be used for clarification purposes only.

Mail attn: BEST OF THE BEST or drop them at one of our offices: 9137 Ridgeline Blvd., Ste. 210, HIghlands Ranch, CO 80129 722 Washington Ave., Unit 210, Golden, CO 80403 8703 Yates Dr., Ste. 210,Westminster, CO 80031

RETIREMENT MEDICAL

Vote For Your Favorite of Lakewood!

HOUSE & HOME Electrician_______________________ Garage Door Service ________________________________ Garden Landscape Center ________________________________ Hardware Store __________________ Heating & A/C Company ________________________________ Home Repair/Remodeling ________________________________ Hot Tub/Spa Retailer ________________________________ Kitchen/Bath Contractor ________________________________ Maid/Cleaning Services ________________________________ Plumber ________________________ Roofer/Roofing Company ________________________________ Trash Service ____________________ Windows ________________________

AUTOMOTIVE Autobody _______________________ Auto Dealer _____________________ Auto Repair/Service ______________ Carwash/Detailing _______________ Tire Dealer ______________________ Towing _________________________

ENTERTAINMENT/ LIFESTYLE Art Gallery ______________________ Best Place to Meet New People ________________________________ Bowling Alley ____________________ Family Entertainment Center ________________________________ Golf Course _____________________ Live Music Venue _________________ Local Morning Radio Show ________________________________ Local Morning TV Show ___________ Local Theater/Playhouse __________ Singles Spot _____________________

Acupuncture ____________________ Audiologist/Hearing Aids ________________________________ Chiropractor_____________________ Cosmetic Dentist _________________ Cosmetic Surgery ________________ Dentist _________________________ Eye Care Provider ________________ Home Care Assistance_____________ Hospital ________________________ Orthodontist ____________________ Pediatrician _____________________ Physical Therapist ________________ Urgent Care _____________________ Wholistic/Naturopathic ________________________________ Women’s Healthcare ______________

RETAIL Alterations ______________________ Antique Store ____________________ Bike Shop _______________________ Book Store ______________________ Clothing Store/Boutique ________________________________ Consignment Thrift Store ________________________________ Dry Cleaner _____________________ Florist __________________________ Gift Shop _______________________ Jewelry Store ____________________ Kids Store/Toy Store ______________ Liquor Store _____________________ Music Store _____________________ Shoe Repair _____________________ Sporting Goods Store _____________ Western Store ___________________

PETS & ANIMALS

Retirement Community ________________________________

TRAVEL Travel Agency ___________________ Butcher _________________________ Café ____________________________ Coffee Shop _____________________ PROFESSIONAL Attorney ________________________ Deli/Sandwich Shop Bed & Breakfast __________________ ________________________________ Dessert _________________________ Best Boss (name company) ________________________________ Family Restaurant ________________ Catering Service _________________ French Fries _____________________ Computer Store/Repair____________ Green Chili ______________________ Dance Studio/Company ___________ Greek/Middle Eastern Funeral Home ___________________ ________________________________ Gymnastics______________________ Hamburger Joint _________________ Hotel ___________________________ Happy Hour _____________________ Hot Wings _______________________ Nursery/Day Care Facility ________________________________ Ice Cream _______________________ Photographer ___________________ Indian __________________________ Italian Restaurant ________________ Margarita _______________________ COMMUNITY Dog Park ________________________ Mexican Restaurant Hiking/Biking Trail ________________ ________________________________ Local Non-Profit __________________ New Restaurant __________________ Park ____________________________ Pizzeria _________________________ Public Art Display ________________ Seafood ________________________ Sports Bar _______________________ Swimming Pool/Waterpark ________________________________ Steakhouse _____________________ Teacher/School __________________ Sushi ___________________________ Wine Bar ________________________

EVENTS

Annual Event ____________________

FINANCE Accountant______________________ Bank/Credit Union________________ Financial Planner _________________ Mortgage Agent/Consultant ________________________________ Mortgage Company ______________

Boarder _________________________ Dog Park ________________________ FOOD/BEVERAGE Groomer ________________________ Asian Restaurant _________________ Pet Supply Store _________________ Bakery _________________________ Veterinarian _____________________ BBQ Restaurant __________________ Best Produce ____________________ REAL ESTATE Breakfast Spot ___________________ Agent/Realtor ___________________ Brew Pub _______________________ Real Estate Company _____________ Burrito _________________________

BEAUTY/WELLNESS Acupuncture ____________________ Aestetician ______________________ Day Spa_________________________ Haircut/Salon ____________________ Martial Arts _____________________ Massage Company _______________ Massage Therapist________________ Nail Salon _______________________ Waxing Services__________________ Weight Loss Center _______________ Workout/Fitness Center ________________________________

Best of the Best is a promotional contest voted on by the readers of Colorado Community Media publications. No purchase is required to vote or receive votes in this contest. All nominated businesses have an equal opportunity of winning. Contest Rules: Votes may be cast only one time per day, per person, via official paper ballot or on-line voting found at www.ColoradoCommunityMedia.com.

Official voting begins at 12:01 a.m. March 1, 2015 and ends at midnight on April 12, 2015. Employees of Colorado Community Media are not eligible to participate. Votes will be calculated by Colorado Community Media via Second Street, an on-line ballot sorting 3rd party. Any business receiving the most votes in their category at the end of the voting period will be declared the winner in that category and receive “Best of the Best” designation from Colorado Community Media. Winners will be notified by Colorado Community Media via phone or e-mail no later than 30 days after the contest ends. To provide the most accurate results by geographical area, Colorado Community Media does not require, but does encourages, readers to vote for businesses in their immediate local community.

All votes must be cast on an original copy of the newspaper. No photocopies will be accepted.