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Tax donations fund nonprofits Arvada family benefits from Checkoff Colorado By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com For Isabella Billyard, 11, a weekend retreat in the mountains at Roundup River Ranch with her family allows her time to be a kid and to socialize with other kids who share in her disability. “I look forward to meeting other kids who have the same disability that I do,” said Isabella, who was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 8. “It’s kind of different for everyone but we still get to do the same things, even if we’re different in some sort of way.” Over the past two years, the Billyards, a family of four, have been able to go to Roundup River Ranch, a camp for children with serious illnesses, free of charge — something they wouldn’t have been able to
do without the help of Checkoff Colorado. “We are 100 percent funded through donations, individual grants and special events,” said Katie Santambrogio, Roundup’s director of development and marketing. “Now with Checkoff, we see this as being a really great advantage to spread awareness and build our revenue sources.” A grassroots awareness campaign, Checkoff helps educate and encourage citizens to donate to certain charitable organizations, like Roundup River Ranch, that they may not have heard of before. By seeking donations throughout tax season, Checkoff has raised more than $30 million since its inception in 1977, and more than $1.4 million in 2014 alone. “I think there’s a lot of families who don’t know that they can donate in that way or that it affects people in their area,” Billyard said. In total, eight funds were selected by the state legislature to be a part of the 2015 Tax continues on Page 25
While hanging out at camp last September, Isabella Eddings-Billyard and her siblings, Dillon Billyard and Madelyn Eddings-Billyard spend some time making crafts. Courtesy photo
Committees approve constructiondefects reforms
OVERCROWDING BRINGS CHANGES
Bills portrayed as ways to boost condos By Amy Woodward
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Overcrowding at Stein Elementary was the catalyst for a new plan approved by the Jeffco School Board to merge Alameda High School and O’Connell Middle School and move Stein Elementary to the O’Connell building. The plan will be implemented over the summer. Photos by Clarke Reader
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Jeffco decision affects three Lakewood schools By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com A plan to address the overcrowding at Stein Elementary means the closure of O’Connell Middle School and the relocation of its students to Alameda High School. The plan was approved by the Jeffco Schools Board of Education on Feb. 19, and implementation is already getting started. The $1.1 million plan will combine Alameda’s International Baccalaureate (IB) program with O’Connell’s IB Middle Years program, in addition to addressing Stein’s overcrowding, which principal Samantha Salazar estimates is around 164 percent capacity.
Stein Elementary is estimated to currently be at 164 percent capacity. “This started because of a faculty discussion we had because of the situation here,” she said. “O’Connell is significantly below capacity and we thought it was a possibility to reduce overcrowding.” The approved plan was the result of several meetings with the
community, which allowed parents and neighbors to voice their opinion on the changes. “When we were first asked to look at this, there was some trepidation,” said Susie Van Scoyk,
Senate committees last week approved two pieces of legislation dedicated to reforming the state’s construction-defects laws. Proponents looking to reform the laws have argued that lessening the rigid process between homeowners seeking arbitration with home builders over construction defects will increase HOW YOUR SENATORS VOTED the production of condos and CHERI JAHN, D- WheatRidge, Yes townhomes. Opponents TIM NEVILLE, R-Jefferson County, Yes argue that any LINDA NEWELL, D-Littleton, excused reform may pre-
vent a homeLAURA WOODS, R-Arvada, Yes owner from resolving construction defects related to their home. Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy reported that no condos have been built in Lakewood since 2006. After the state failed to address construction-defects reforms in the 2014 legislative session, Lakewood developed and passed its own construction-defects ordinance. “If by any chance the state doesn’t do something there will be a lot of dominos that fall,” Murphy said in regard to other Colorado cities that may pass their own ordinances if the state fails to address the issue again this year. Senate Bill 91: The bill would decrease the statute of limitation for a homeowner to sue a builder, architect, contractor, or builder vendor, engineer, or inspector performing or furnishing the design, planning, supervision, inspection, construction, or observation of construction of any improvement to real property from eight years to four years. Sponsors of the bill made amendments that reduced the time from eight years to six years and took out the bill’s application to multi-family units Passed with amendments: 3-2 Senate Bill 177: “The Arbitration Bill” concerns homeowners’ associations and prerequisites that are needed before pursuing resolution disputes associated with construction defects.
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Careful consideration trims task overload I am not sure about you, but these first three months of 2015 have been incredibly busy for me. I mean, I have found myself lately telling people that I am just too busy right now to do anything else. After carefully considering that remark, I had to laugh at myself. Am I really too busy to do anything else? Obviously the answer is no, I am not too busy. But you know what I mean, right? Sometimes it just feels like we are too busy, too many projects, too many things on our plate, and just juggling too many balls at one time. We feel like we are simply spread way too thin. Although we acknowledge that this could be a problem, I would suggest that it is a good problem. It really is better than the alternative, wouldn’t you agree? Having nothing to do only leads to boredom and maybe even trouble. A couple of proverbs speak directly to this, “Idle hands are the
devil’s workshop” and “Lazy hands make for poverty; but diligent hands bring wealth.” So where do we find the balance? Because right now if I shared my calendar, you would say to yourself that there is no room for anything else as I am already double-booked and triple-booked on certain days and at specific times. Here’s what I did: I went back into my
list of tasks, obligations and follow-up items. And I carefully analyzed the level of importance of each item, thought about who I can ask for assistance or better yet, who I could delegate the task to. I also went back to my personal goals list and tried to see where my priorities were aligning with my goals and where they were actually disrupting my path toward the achievement of my goals. Basically looking at what I want to be doing, what I should be doing versus what I am actually doing, and where I am spending my time. The next question I had to ask myself was this: “What are the things I can say no to, in order to say yes to the things I want to do or should do?” Sometimes saying no is harder than it seems, at least it is for me anyway. Now don’t get me wrong, I recognize that we all have things that we “have to” do.
And whenever I think about those “have to do” items I think of the quote by Zig Ziglar: “Discipline yourself to do the things you need to do when you need to do them, and the day will come when you will be able to do the things you want to do when you want to do them.” Are you too busy? Are you struggling with where to spend your time? Are you compromising the things you want to be doing? I would love to hear all about it and maybe offer up some tips if you will email me at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we realize that we are really never too busy, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a Colorado resident, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Beautiful Junk Sale
The Beautiful Junk Sale returns this spring at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28. The sale offers 10,500 square feet of collectibles, home decor, vintage clothing & jewelry, artwork, sporting goods, toys and more all at garage sale prices. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Action Center, which provides basic human needs as well as resources to self-sufficiency to struggling residents of Jeffco and the homeless. On Friday, March 27, there is an Early Bird Sale for bargain hunters that want first dibs on shopping. The Early Bird Sale begins at 7 a.m. on Friday morning and admission is $20. The main event runs 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. Friday hours were extended this year in order to give everyone the opportunity to stop by
after work. Admission is $3 for individuals 16 and older. Bring two or more nonperishable food donations and receive $1 off admission. For more information about the Beautiful Junk Sale, visit theactioncenterco.org/about-us/special-events or call the Action Center at (303) 237.7704.
Bunny Express Train The Colorado Railroad Museum presents its annual Bunny Express Train on Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum Members and children under 2 are free, Children $5, Adults $15, Seniors $10. The railroad museum is located at 17155 W. 44th Avenue in Golden. For more information, call 303-279-4591 or go to www.coloradorailroadmusem.org
Jeffco EDC Honors Lockheeed and others
The Jeffco EDC honored leading businesses in innovation and economic impact on Jeffco during its 22nd annual industry awards. Lockheed Martin Space Systems was awarded the highest honor- The Pioneer Award. This award is given to a company demonstrating a pioneer attitude within their industry and among businesses in the county. Additional awards included The Genesis Award, which honors a company that has contributed to the economic vitality of Jefferson County through creative leadership, innovation, facilitation, and collaboration in the community. This year’s Genesis Award recipient was Red Rocks Community College. Other awards included: • Innovative Technology Award -given to a company that is on the forefront of new and advanced technologies • Johns Manville, for their new reactive
glass technology developed for thermoplastic composites. • Surefire Medical, for their specialized catheter used in the delivery of targeted chemotherapy to liver cancer patients. • Business Recognition Award — given to companies showing growth in primary employment and/or capital investment. Award recipients: Blackhawk Equipment, CoorsTek, Lutheran Medical Center, Meurer Research, and Pason Systems USA Corp. • Jeffco EDC’s Board Chair, Rob Osborn, Xcel Energy, awarded Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport the 2014 Chairman’s Choice Award for its contribution to the Jefferson County economy and its continued efforts to being an outstanding community partner.
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Lakewood vets home receives landscaping award Honored by ALCC for healing garden By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Lakewood’s Veterans Affairs Domiciliary Home received the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado’s first annual ELITE — Elevating the Landscape Industry through Excellence award for Community Stewardship Award. The veteran’s home was recognized for the healing garden currently being built. “We’ll be breaking ground on the garden this spring,” said Jennifer Verprauskus with Cooperative Design Resource. “The design and construction documents are finished and soon we’ll be working with the vets during construction.” Working with veterans has been a constant part of the process since the garden’s inception, and the final garden mixes both therapeutic and edible gardening techniques. The garden will house plants with low-watering requirements, many native to the area. Seven stations of healing within the garden include hope, empowerment, gratitude, happiness, respect, forgiveness and nurture. The association’s awards recognize workmanship, innovation, environmental stewardship and community service. Categories include: Sustainability, Innovation, Community Stewardship, Installation/Construction, Irrigation Management, Maintenance, and Customer Service. “The transition to this new awards program has been more than a year in the making and the ELITEs reflect the values of our industry in the 21st Century. The ELITEs honor a landscape company’s dedication to
The Veterans Affairs Domiciliary Home’s healing garden received the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado’s first award for Community Stewardship Award. Photo courtesy of Cooperative Design Resource sound business practices, innovative problem solving, environmental stewardship, community service and having a culture wherein employees can excel,” said Kristen Fefes, ALCC executive director, in a statement.
State’s nonprofits are honored Weeklong celebration wraps up with Capitol event By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The work of nonprofits impacts more than just the people they serve — it leaves an indelible impact on the community while inspiring others to donate their time. March 16 through 20 was Colorado Nonprofit Week, giving these vital organizations a chance to celebrate their work and look ahead to new goals and achievements. “This is a chance to draw attention to the essential work nonprofits do,” said Renny Fagan, president and CEO of the Colorado Nonprofit Association. “They serve a variety of needs in the community, and yet many
residents don’t realize how much of their quality of life is impacted by nonprofits.” To celebrate the special week, nonprofits all over the state held events, like the Lakewood Cultural Center hosting LunaFest with Girls on the Run and Red Rocks Community College Foundation. There will also a rally for civil rights by Kids Against Alcohol Drugs and Crime (KAADAC) at the Capitol on March 28. The Colorado Nonprofit Association also hosted its annual award luncheon and recognized both organizations and legislators for the work they do with nonprofits. According to information provided by Fagan, there are more than 1,000 nonprofits currently at work in Jeffco, and these groups are an important part of the economy. A common sentiment repeated by several groups was that for nonprofits to survive and keep doing their work, integration and collaboration are increasingly important.
The project was a unique opportunity for Cooperative Design Resource to work with the community and veterans, and a way to thank the veterans for their service. “We loved the interactive aspect of the project and we really enjoyed hearing the
needs of the veterans,” Verprauskus said. “As designers we really appreciate the resources of ALCC, and the importance of this work.” To view photos of the award-winning projects, visit www.alcc.com/elite-2015.
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Beware of Internet Rental Scams It happened again this week. I got a call from someone who saw a craigslist post advertising one of my listings for rent at a bargain rate. Fortunately, this person knew it was a scam and was kind enough to tell me. I asked her to flag the posting so that it would be removed and I immediately hung the sign rider at right under my “for sale” sign at the house. This kind of scam has been propagated for years, which is why I have this ready-touse sign rider in my office. What happens is that some person, often in Nigeria, scans the internet for homes for sale, then advertises them for rent on craigslist. (Scammers don’t want to spend money, of course, to list
homes on rentals.com or another paid web site.) They usually target vacant listings because their victims can be expected to go to the home and peek through the windows. The scammer usually tells a story of how they are serving as a missionary in Africa, their house isn’t selling, and they just want a renter who, for a superlow rent will “love the house as much as we do.” They tell you to wire them the first month’s rent plus a security deposit, and they’ll mail you the keys. My clients aren’t hurt by the scam, but I hate to hear of would-be renters being hurt, which is why I rush to put up the sign rider. Be careful out there! Only rent from someone you can meet in person at the property.
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Voices of the next generation Youth advisory council makes recommendations to legislators By Amy Woodward and Clarke Reader
awoodward@coloradocommunity media.com and creader@colorado communitymedia.com Colorado youths made a compelling presentation to state legislators on March 16, showing a young generation’s attempt to address and mend statewide issues. The 40 members of the Colorado Youth Advisory Council made their annual policy recommendations to lawmakers. COYAC was created by the Colorado General Assembly in 2008 to help bring the voice of the state’s youths to the Capitol. Members of COYAC represent 35 state Senate districts and five at-large seats. “It’s really, really empowering for students to get a chance to participate in this program,” said Juliana Rodriguez, of Lakewood. “Every member of our group has a say on the recommendations we make to the Legislature.” This year’s policy priorities focused on
CALL FOR STUDENT LEADERS Student in COYAC participate for two year terms, which means that there is always space for new members. Any student interested in applying can visit www. coyac.org for more information and applications. K-12 testing, public safety, water and mental health. Students broke into groups to tackle these various topics and then came back together to make recommendations. Students from the behavioral health committee of COYAC highlighted the widespread presence of depression and suicide in Colorado’s youths. “A lot of kids have trouble dealing with a lot of stress, including myself,” said COYAC member Taylor Kallsen of Centennial. “We wanted to help encourage teachers to know the warning signs of depression, anxiety and different mental disorders that I think a lot of times are overlooked.” The committee made three detailed recommendations, including: funding measures for mental health, mandating school districts to make Youth Mental Health First Aid available to all educators, and creating
a statewide mental health online chat program that is run by mental health professionals and implemented by schools. The online forum would give students a chance to connect with others who might be experiencing similar feelings, and a chance to reach out to professionals when needed, Rodriguez said. Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, expressed her support for COYAC and reported she is currently working on legislation that would increase mental health first aid to teachers. “Please, please, please continue the work you do,” Newell said. “Not only here, but beyond in future years because we need more people like you.” Many of the topics presented are areas of concern that are being addressed through legislation. COYAC’s water committee tackled issues surrounding the state’s most precious resource and recommended that residential properties be allowed to collect rainwater. A measure was passed last week by the House Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources Committee, sponsored in part by Rep. Jessie Danielson, D-Wheat Ridge, that would allow someone to collect rain water from their roof in up to two rain barrels. K-12 testing remains a topic of interest for
students. Members from COYAC’s K12 standardized testing committee addressed issues that have raised discontent among students and recommended that legislators implement a “State Explore Test” and “State PLAN Test” in lieu of PARCC until Common Core has been fully implemented at the high school level. “We’re not trying to attack Common Core or try to take a stance on it,” said Jackson Chen, a COYAC member from Broomfield. “We’re also not trying to attack standardized tests — we’re just trying to make them more worthwhile.” Students would like to see standardized tests that feel a bit more like the state’s ACT tests, and still provide paper tests for students who don’t take online tests as well, Rodriguez added. There is some follow-up by the students with the legislators to see what — if any — action has been taken on their recommendations, and to provide an opportunity for the students to stay connected. “The legislative process can be so foreign to students, but this is a great bridge to the process,” Rodriguez said. “Because students had this exposure, many now want to get into politics.”
LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD During the regular meeting of March 23, city council approved a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement to create a regional criminal justice records management system and an ordinance that allowed Lakewood to join the WestConnect corridor coalition.
Criminal justice records management system John Pickard, commander of Lakewood Police’s support services division, presented to council about the proposed Regional Criminal Justice Records Management System Consortium (RMSC), which allows Lakewood Police share information in real
time with departments all over Jefferson County. Participating departments include Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge and the Town of Mountain View. Implementation of the new system will be staggered, with the first agency launching online a year from when the contract is signed, Pickard said. He expects Lakewood will go online some time in the third quarter of 2016. The resolution was unanimously approved by council.
WestConnect Corridor Coalition
Jeffco County commissioner Donald Rosier invited Lakewood to join Golden and Arvada in the WestConnect Corridor Coalition, which aims to address transportation issues that affect all of Jefferson County. The coalition was formed to provide various public and quasi-public entities a forum for engaging in a coordinated and collaborative process to improve mobility for the C-470, 6th Avenue, State Highway 93, Jefferson Parkway and Interlocken Loop Corridors from Kipling Parkway to the Northwest Parkway, according to Rosier. In addition to local entities, Colorado Department of Transportation, Federal
Highway Administration, Regional Transportation District, and Denver Regional Council of Governments have all joined. If the coalition decides to participate in a Planning and Environmental Linkage study, the city will contribute $60,000 as its share of the total $2 million. Additionally, the City agrees to fund another $7,500 (15 percent of $50,000) for a professional mediator. The ordinance was unanimously approved by council. The next council meeting is a study session at 7 p.m. on April 6 at Civic Center South, 480 S. Allison Parkway. — Compiled by Clarke Reader
APPLEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Applewood Golf Course remains open through at least 2016
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EDUCATION NOTES Jefferson Area Plan
The Jeffco Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the remainder of the Jefferson Area Plan, during its March 19 study session. The vote came following a move by board member John Newkirk to rescind his d original motion to approve a new matriculation plan proposed by members of the n Wheat Ridge Education Alliance, on March n 5. With this approval, Stevens Elementary will move into the Wheat Ridge 5-8 campus e for the 2015-2016 school year, establishing a K-6 school on the site. Over the next year, . students from the Sobesky Academy will d move into Stevens in an effort to expand the special education services for those students. Crafted by six Jefferson Area principals, T
this plan creates a 7-12 high school at Jefferson High School and incorporates new programming, such as extended dual language options, problem based learning and more into the structure to help increase student achievement.
Middle level learning initiatives
During the Jeffco Board of Education’s March 19 study session, district staff presented an update around the district’s academic goal for middle school learners. The presentation discussed the work done over the past three years to enhance and improve achievement and practices in literacy, math and cross-content learning. According to the presentation, teachers at the selected schools have used a variety of methods and practices to focus on individual student needs to help in-
crease achievement. Since implemented, those schools have seen some increases in literacy and math for both seventh and eighth grades overall, while some areas are mixed. To further increase achievement, the district said they plan to explore partnering with innovative professional learning opportunities, perform lesson studies, encourage collaboration with peers, have increased teacher monitoring and continue to extend this support to the high school level.
Compensation update
In a unanimous vote, the Jeffco Board of Education approved a new hiring plan for district teachers and hard-to-fill positions. The plan starts off all licensed staff with a bachelors degree, new to K-12 educa-
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Negotiations
Board received an update regarding the JCEA, CSEA and Jeffco Public Schools negotiations process. Currently, the negotiation teams are using an interest-based bargaining model, and have brought forth their issues, fleshing out priorities within each one. The JCEA and Jeffco teams have split into small groups, focusing on each issue and its respective priorities, and will publicly meet again April 13 to discuss their findings. CSEA negotiations will start Friday, April 3.
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South Lakewood Elementary recognized by CDE One of five schools in state to receive distinction By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com South Lakewood Elementary School was designated as a High Achieving School by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). The school is one of five elementary schools in the state to receive this designation. “The CDE came in and looked at three years of tests results and our proportions of minority and at risk students, as well as English as second language and special needs learners,” said principal Loren Huwa. “A CDE team visited us and interview parents, teachers and students and spent a lot of time in the classroom. They also visited with students before and after school.” The CDE awarded South Lakewood $20,000 for use in purchasing school resources. CDE collected data and examined the more successful schools. According to their
data, some of the practices that set South Lakewood apart include the use of instructional rounds to develop learning opportunities for the entire school, instructional coaching, collaboration and the evaluation and feedback process. “Our support staff here allows us to collaborate a lot with our teachers,” said Sheri Rendon, a literary coach at South Lakewood. “We have weekly team meetings that help us to take the pulse of the student body and address their needs.” The community is very involved in the goings on in the school, said English as a second language teacher Jennifer Durso. Parents volunteer often at the school, and the diversity of the 500 students who attend South Lakewood bring a wide cultural approach with them. She also said the school is working on bringing language education to all grade levels. Moving forward, the school will work with teams from the other recognized schools to share knowledge and tactics for bettering their programs and student offerings. “We have a real welcoming environment here — the teachers make sure all the students feel like they belong,” Rendon said.
South Lakewood Elementary School was designated as a High Achieving School by the Colorado Department of Education. The school is one of five elementary schools in the state to receive this designation. Photo by Clarke Reader
LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Action Center hosts Beautiful Junk Sale
The Beautiful Junk Sale returns this spring at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. The sale offers 10,500 square feet of collectibles, home decor, vintage clothing & jewelry, artwork, sporting goods, toys and more all at garage sale prices. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Action Center. On Friday, March 27 there is an Early Bird Sale at 7 a.m. on Friday morning and admission is $20. The main event runs 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. Friday hours were extended this year in order to give everyone the opportunity to stop by after work.
Admission is $3 for individuals 16 and older. Bring two or more non-perishable food donations and receive $1 off admission. For more information about the Beautiful Junk Sale, call 303-237-7704 or visit theactioncenterco.org/about-us/specialevents.
course. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on April 10. The class will be from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursdays, April 23 through June 18. The class will be hosted at the Lakewood Civic Center, 480 S. Allison Parkway. To apply, go to www.Lakewood.org/ Civics101.
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Lakewood is accepting applications for its free Civics 101 course. This nine-week class covers what residents’ taxes pay for, how traffic lights operate and how the city budget works. Civics 101 is open to Lakewood residents, and participants must be able to attend all nine sessions to register for the
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The Lakewood Symphony Orchestra’s next concert, “Sister Cities Music Scholars” will be held at 7:30 p.m. on April 2, in the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. The concert will feature Nicholas Bradley-Cheste of England on saxophone and Rebecca Moritzky of Lakewood on harp, both participants in the city’s Sister Cities program. For tickets call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewoodsymphony.org.
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Takács Quartet comes to Lakewood
Multiple Grammy award-winning Takács Quartet returns to the Lakewood Cultural Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, bringing its unique blend of drama, warmth and humor to the stage. Recognized as one of the world’s greatest ensembles, Takács Quartet includes Edward Dusinberre and Károly Schranz, violins, Geraldine Walther, viola, and András Fejér, cello. The ensemble will perform the Quartettsatz by Schubert, Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 76, No. 3 and Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 59, No. 1. Tickets start at $18 and are available at 303-987-7845, www.Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents or the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway.
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
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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 nonprofit community arts group serving Jefferson County and the garden tour is one of their annual fundraising events. Please contact the council at 303-9800625 or LAC@lakewoodartscouncil.org to provide your name and contact information.
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 volunteer-run, nonprofit health fair program, is urging anyone over 18 to attend. In addition to offering free and lowcost 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 the 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.
‘Rapunzel’ comes to Lakewood
The Lakewood Cultural Center presents Phamaly Theatre Company’s production of”Rapunzel.” Book and lyrics by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, music by Michael Skloff and directed by Bryce Alexander. The hour-long musical production will Hurry continues on Page 7
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be 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 4 at the cultural center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Designed with an appeal to young and adult audiences alike, the play has a
contemporary moral about parent-child relationships, the struggles of growing up, the joys of love and the challenges of being different. Tickets start at $5 at www.Lakewood. org/LCCPresents, 303-987-7845 or at the Box Office.
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 ap-
plication. Vendors at last year’s market included food trucks like Rolling Italian and Lauer Krauts and goods vendors like Great Harvest Bread and Table Mountain Farms.
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Millennials ‘epic fail’ in education I’m going to start this column with something — well — unorthodox. I am going to start this column with an apology. I am sorry. Because what’s coming next is a whole slew of statistics. Again, I apologize. I wouldn’t do this if it wasn’t important. Don’t you hate that? That’s like my mother once telling me to “stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about.” If I didn’t have something to cry about, I wouldn’t be crying. You might not agree, but something got me. Well, if something is important, why should I apologize? So, suck it up, buttercup — I’m about to lay some knowledge on you. In 1990, the United States spent $9,473 per student in the public schools (in 2013 dollars); in 2012-13, the United States spent $12,608 per student. That represents an increase of 33 percent in the last two decades. In 1997, Colorado instituted the Colorado School Assessment Program, the CSAP, to test students’ achievements in school. In 2001, Congress passed No Child Left Behind, which expanded the testing regime and made it mandatory in all 50 states. In 1980, 25.7 percent of 18- to 24-yearolds in America were enrolled in college; in 2012, the last year that data is available, that number had risen to 41 percent. I cite these statistics to make a point: American Millennials — those who were born after 1980 — are the most-tested generation in history, they have been the best-resourced generation in history, and they are the most educated generation
in history. Since the genesis of this, er, generation, America has made a remarkable investment in its education. Oh, and, coincidentally, they are also the most technologically-dependent generation we’ve ever seen. And what have we gotten in return for our investment? According to the Education Testing Service out of Princeton — nothing. Zip. Zilch. Nada. Jack squat. Recently, the ETS administered an international assessment to see where people from different countries and age groups stacked up in terms of skills that employers value most: literacy, practical math, and ... wait for it ... problem-solving in a technology-rich environment. And American millennials performed, to quote one of the researchers, “abysmally.” In fact, this generation, which has been so much the focus of our collective efforts, even performed badly compared to older Americans. Apparently, the last time this generation was smarter than its forebears was about the point where it was showing us how to set the clock on our VCRs. In literacy, which involved such com-
plicated tasks as, um, following directions, American millennials placed 21st out of 23; in numeracy, which is using math in everyday situations, American millennials placed dead last out of 23. And, in my favorite test, American millennials placed tied for 20th in the smart use of technology. Apparently, the test was less than impressed with selfies as solutions. Kind of helps make an argument for more immigration, doesn’t it? Funny thing is, I don’t see how we can possibly put the onus for this problem on the millennials themselves. They’re not the ones who foisted high-stakes testing on the school system; they’re not the ones who put more money into the system, but saddled it with increasingly silly mandates; they’re not the ones who tell them that they have to go to college or they’ll never amount to anything. I’ve been in education for a good chunk of this time frame we’re talking about, and frankly, sometimes I’m not sure what we’re trying to accomplish. It’s no wonder this generation is so muddled. I guess the good news is that now this generation is starting to take its place in positions of leadership and power. Maybe, in their apparently confused state, they’ll just default to a position of non-interventionism in the schools. Maybe that would give the next generation a chance. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His second novel, “Enemies Unseen” is available now at MichaelJAlcorn.com.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are you going to do this spring?
“Camp, wherever I can get a spot. I go with my wife and grand kids. I’m also getting ready to move in to a new home.” Victor Chavez, Brighton “Sports! My son’s going into soccer and tee ball.” Tiffany Mrotek, Brighton
We asked folks out and about in Brighton on the first day of spring, what they were going to do this season.
that something is wrong. There are, of course, pitfalls to such reliance. One is the autocorrect function for common words, such as “and” or “the” or “thanks.” The hazard here is that the autocorrected word might not actually be the word I want – such as “and” for ant” – though this happens less in word processing than in texting. If you haven’t seen those hilarious texting autocorrect fails online, it will be worth the giggle to go look them up! Yet it’s the other more insidious corrections we initiate ourselves that may trip us up, often to our embarrassment and sometimes to our detriment. We run a spellcheck program that identifies our misspelled word and suggests a replacement … that we inadvertently choose. I’ve seen many instances of this in my years as a wordsmith, and have committed a few of
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Why we can’t rely on spellcheck When a friend told me recently that his granddaughter had won the 4th grade Spelling Bee at her school, I immediately told him that I’m glad we’re still teaching spelling in school. (Don’t even get me started on the fact that schools are dropping cursive writing.) Spelling – and grammar – are not the just the building blocks of our language, but are also some of the primary ways we understand each other. And because the English language is beautifully complex, intriguingly hybrid, and sometimes frustratingly contradictory, we need all the clarity we can get. First we have words that sound alike but mean different things, such as to/two/too or there/they’re/their. Then we have words that are spelled the same but have very different meanings, such as lead ... is this something heavy or a dog leash? A person who goes out in front, or even the act of doing it? If you’re like me, much of spelling correctly is simply paying attention. I admit that, as a writer, I pay extra attention to my use of language. I usually write longhand first, and find that most of my own spelling mistakes are often keystroke errors when I input what I wrote. In these instances, I rely on the little squiggly red or green lines in my word processing program to alert me
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them myself. For example, a friend spotted this in a letter of reference – the word “contentious” instead of “conscientious.” Sure hope the organization was looking for some backchat. I saw this one in a cover letter for a job application: “I expect the salary to be commiserate with my experience.” We actually interviewed him, but it didn’t work out, so perhaps he was consoled by another employer. Some spellcheck fails are definitely red-faced misses, such as when the word “genital” suggests itself when we mean “gentile” or even “gentle.” Or when we get “incontinence” instead of “inconvenience,” though the two could surely be related. And using “illicit” in a government contract proposal instead of “elicit” is funny in a pathetic sort of way. Of course, spellcheck also doesn’t know my intent, like when I miss a word, such as “not,” when I say that something is a problem and I mean the exact opposite. Or when I actually mistype “not,” but I mean “now.” So not, if you will excuse me, I am off to right hour next column! Andrea Doray is a writer who does know how to spell misspell. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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How do I help a loved one who won’t seek help? Editor’s note: Readers are encouraged to send their mental-health-related questions to Ask A Therapist, and — space permitting – Community Reach Center therapists will answer them. Please email your questions to AskATherapist@CommunityReachCenter. org. Q: My daughter has bipolar disorder. She doesn’t want to seek help or take medications. What is the best way I can help her? A: As a parent, it can be extremely worrisome to watch a child struggle with mental illness, especially when she is unwilling to accept the support and treatment that will improve her functioning and contribute to a higher quality of life. Without knowing the age of your child (which can make a difference in your intervention options), I would suggest you educate yourself about bipolar disorder, particularly how it affects individuals functioning at a similar level to your daughter, and adjust your expectations for her accordingly. You may want to track her symptoms for yourself, identify any environmental triggers that affect her mood/behavior and begin to take steps that ensure her safety
during high-risk times. Symptoms of bipolar disorder can be highly reinforcing, for example, there are times when individuals with bipolar disorder feel highly energetic, grandiose, and as if they are on a high. This can serve as a deterrent toward their desire to get treatment. During these times you may want to engage her in productive activities, invite her to join you in the things you are doing, and attempt to keep her close so you can monitor for safety. Isolation increases risk, so do what you can to increase your daughter’s regular engagement with friends, family, community, and work/school. Frequent check-ins during episodes of depression are important — as is encouraging her to participate in activities and hobbies that she enjoys.
Over time your daughter’s willingness to accept help may increase, so you will want to continue to suggest interventions such as mental health counseling, which are likely to include pharmacological treatments; they have been proven to reduce symptoms of her illness. To increase the likelihood that she will consider your suggestions, recall times when she accepted your advice with a positive outcome. Think about the conditions that precipitated productive discussions in the past. Were you at a restaurant? Driving in a car? Was it after a crisis? What was your tone? Make use of your experiences. Try ascertaining how she’s feeling, probe about any potential triggers for mood changes, and engage with her about things in her life that make her feel good. If talking creates tension and stress on your relationship, you may want to consider writing your thoughts down so you can be more easily understood. Above all, prioritize yourself, manage your stress well, and utilize your support system. You will be most effective if you are rested, getting regular exercise, eating well, and making time for regular spiritual/ religious practice. You might also check out
a support group, like the monthly Friends and Family Support Group sponsored by the Adams County Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) that meets monthly at Community Reach Center. — Kristen Jernigan, LPC, Clinical Supervision Specialist
This column is for educational purposes only, and opinions are not those of this publication or Colorado Community Media. Answers are not specific to any individual and are not a substitute for regular or urgent medical consultation and treatment. Individuals with medical or personal problems need to seek the advice of their own physician or health-care professional. Do not stop any medication or change the dose of your medication without first consulting with your physician. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, dial 911 or call Colorado Crisis Services at (844) 493-TALK (8255). To learn more about Community Reach Center, a non-profit mental-health center with five outpatient offices in Adams County, visit www.CommunityReachCenter.org or call (303) 853-3500.
An Arizona adventure involving the Rockies, Frank Lloyd Wright Spring training in Scottsdale
My friends Cathy and Kathy and I flew to Phoenix recently to watch a little Rockies baseball. Cathy works for the Rockies so we all feel a special connection to the team. I am definitely ready for the regular season to start and seeing the boys in action whet my appetite for the real deal. I’m happy to say that on the day we were there, the Rox won. It was a treat to see Tulo on the field again and just to put the icing on the cake, he hit a home run. I also was glad to see Justin Morneau at first base. On the day we were there, Christian Friedrich and Jhoulys Chacin pitched. I’m happy to say they both looked great. Cargo and Charlie Blackmon were in the dugout but didn’t play. Also saw Corey Dickerson, Drew Stubbs and Nolan Arenado. It’s always a treat to see coaches Vinny Castilla (special assistant) and Eric Young (first base). And manager, Walt Weiss, was in fine form, too. Obviously this is just a
of the Rockies Clubhouse. You will see Kelly McGregor’s fingerprints everywhere. His inspiration is still being felt even though he’s no longer physically with us.
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partial list of the players and coaches we saw at the ball park that day, I just can’t remember all of them and, in spring training, there are no programs. By the end of the regular season, I’ll have it figured out. The next day we went across town to Goodyear to watch the Giants and the Reds. Unfortunately the heat got the better of us and we bailed out before the game was over. I must say, the Rockies/Diamondbacks have outstanding facilities at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. If you’re there for spring training, do take the tour
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OBITUARIES William Kenneth Caldwell Feb. 17, 1925 – Feb. 4, 2015
It was the shock of my life At 9 this morning, from my open bedroom window, I heard voices. I peeked out and saw a rare sight. A group of my neighbors huddled together in the street talking loudly. Flinging on my bathrobe, I marched barefoot out my front door and approached them. “What’s going on?” Marge said excitedly, “I called the tree company yesterday because I saw little orange creatures in my Maple tree. The tree man looked at the critters and said ‘Sorry madam I only treat trees, not animals.’ I asked him if he could trap them. He said his company doesn’t trap anything but they do spray for pests.” Herb, another neighbor said, “They’re Aliens! From a blimp size spaceship. It’s shaped like a beetle!” I tried to picture such a thing. “You’re joking!” “No! I’m not!” he insisted. “Where are they?” I asked. “Crown Hill Lake.” “You’re putting me on!” I gasped. “No, we’re serious, very, very serious.” Marge’s eyes were as big as saucers. “We heard it on the police radio! People driving by on Kipling saw them.” “Holy Toledo!” I said. “The police radio said the officers rescued a mother who thought the spaceship was a play area for her children.” “Let’s go check this out!” I grabbed the keys to my Taurus and jumped in. Herb and Marge hopped in with me. Ignoring stoplights, I turned south down 26th Avenue to Crown Hill Lake and parked. The Giant Beetleship next to the lake looked alive. It was black and had weird diaphanous wings and spindly legs. It must have been 50 feet tall. I plucked out my binoculars and stared at a Cottonwood tree by Crown Hill Lake. It was full of critters hopping about. “Oh me, oh my,” I said. “They look like little tiny humanoids with huge heads.” “I’m scared, terrified and fluttery,” Marge
Another highlight of our trip was a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s incredible landmark Taliesin West that is located a bit northeast of the ballfields. I have long wanted to see this impressive institution and it exceeded my expectations. Students working on advanced degrees in architecture spend the winters at Taliesin West and head back to the Wisconsin campus during the summer months. Wright obviously liked to be comfortable.
Taliesin West consists of a number of building which are made from native materials and consequently, blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. Wright’s use of space and light have withstood the test of time. His creative use of materials is awe-inspiring and has left a lasting impression on me. Wright also drew plans for a new state capitol and, while it was never built, the fanciful spire which was to be the focal point was built and can be seen in a small park at the corner of Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. and Scottsdale Road.
cried. I dabbed the moisture from my forehead with a tissue. Then I wondered if the creatures were male and female. A man in a police uniform wearing headphones with a laptop stood near our car. He concentrated on his laptop screen. I squinted and saw the readout which looked like red jibberish. “What are you doing, officer?” I asked. “Interpreting space language,” he muttered. “I guess we have to welcome strangers, travelers,” I said to the officer. “This visitation will help Jefferson County have a welcoming spirit.” “You must be nuts, Mary Stobie,” Herb said. Welcoming strangers is important, a social issue of our time. We must consider where we will house them when they come out of the trees. And plan where to educate them so they can adjust to our culture. Our schools are not ready for this. The question will be bilingual or immersion? And health care. Surely they will need therapy when they try to adjust.” “You’re right! I just need to calm down and not be such a weenie,” Marge said. “Yes, yes everything will turn out all right,” I said. “No reason to fear change!” April Fool! Mary McFerren Stobie writes for CCM. She only wears her bathrobe to chat with neighbors during Alien invasions. Contact her at mry_jeanne@yahoo.com.
William Kenneth Caldwell, 89, of Lakewood, Colo., passed away February 4, 2015. He was born to the late Willie and Ivy Seaton Caldwell, February 17, 1925, in Grahamville, Kentucky. Kenneth graduated from Metropolis Community High School in 1943. Kenneth had a passion for flying and attended Aviation Cadet Training in 1943. But by 1944, the Army needed reinforcements. Though disappointed, he faithfully served his country during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946, earning three service citations. In 1951 he received a BS in Business Administration from the University of Denver and married Jane Schwob. Kenneth worked as a Directory manager for U.S. West, until his retirement in 1984. Kenneth never forgot his rural roots and the importance of family. He often spoke fondly of farm life, eagerly lending a hand at his daughter’s farms both in CO and MT. Kenneth often shared family photos, old stories and genealogies with his children. His love of beekeeping, traced back to his grandfather. He played the trombone and guitar and enjoyed singing
harmony- his love of music no doubt kindled from sitting next to his mother as she played the pianohis love of growing things, inspired by her as well. His simple but elegant rose garden will be one of the family’s fondest memories of him. Kenneth was fascinated with wood working. Over his lifetime he designed and built furniture, restored antiques, and with his love of the west and horse drawn vehicles, built an authentic Concord Stagecoach in the family garage. Kenneth was also an accomplished architect and successfully planned and built two homes for his family. The work was tedious but leant itself to his patient and precise nature. Kenneth’s mind seemed to never stop-he always kept a file of drawings and detailed notes of his ideas in his workshop. Many of his inventions were ahead of his time but would appear in his children’s generation-brought to fruition by others-while Kenneth tended to a busy home and work life. Above all, Kenneth will be remembered by close
friends and family as bright, optimistic, gentle, sincere and caring, always eager to share his wisdom and experience- ready in an instant to lend a helping hand to anyone, no matter what their station in life. A man at peace with himself and his accomplishments, always hopeful, not looking to go, but with his strong faith, ready when the time came. A loving son, husband and father who always took time to smell the roses and taught others to do the same. Kenneth did not want a formal memorial service. But his family and friends will honor him with a living memorial- leading their lives by his example. Be patient and persistent, be generous to others, be okay with what is but always strive for more, love and support your family, and never stop looking for the beauty in life. “If you ignore beauty you will soon find yourself without it…But if you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life.” Frank Lloyd Wright Kenneth is survived by his wife: Jane Caldwell, of Lakewood; daughters: Deborah Skow, of Keenesburg; and Carolyn Withrow of Holyoke. He is also survived by his nephew Craig Marshall, of Parker.
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Easter Sunday (April 5) • 6:30 a.m. Sonrise Worship at Arvada Cemetary • 10:00 a.m. Worship with Flowering of the Cross
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Marino recognized by CBCA
Recipient of John Madden Jr. Leadership Award
By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com
The 40 West Arts District’s executive director, Bill Marino, was recognized by the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) at its luncheon on March 11. Marino received the John Madden Jr. Lead-
ership Award, which recognizes a business sector individual who has made significant contributions to advancing arts and culture in Colorado. We called Marino to talk about the recognition, and what it means for 40 West going forward. Was receiving this award expected? BM: It was announced at the luncheon and I had no advance notice. I was completely shocked, amazed and humbled by the award. What was the process for winning the award like? BM: I was nominated by some people at
the city of Lakewood, and the CBCA committee narrowed it down to three finalists. They then selected the winner at the luncheon. What was your reaction to winning? BM: The sward is really about our community, and its ability to come together behind a common vision to create a renaissance on West Colfax. The work we do doesn’t happen without the community’s commitment What does this award say about the work being done by you and 40 West? BM: I think it’s a tribute to our ability to partner with diverse organizations, from the city to the Rocky Mountain College of Art +
Design to The Edge Theater. More and more people are recognizing the economic impact of the arts, and the impact it can have on businesses. What does this mean for the organization in the future? BM: It means the work we’re doing is being noticed. We’re making progress as a creative community, and we’ll see more investment in that community. We’ve made progress, but we still have plenty to do. We all wake up every morning and take another step forward.
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Celebrate Easter with us! 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Breakfast (in the fellowship hall) 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt
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Maundy Thursday – April 2 at 7:00 pm Good Friday April 3 at 7:00 pm
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March 26, 2015
National candy retailer moves West It’Sugar opens doors to second Colorado location in Lakewood By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Unwrap a memory. For candy retailer, It’Sugar, that’s what the business is all about. Pop Rocks. Reese’s Pieces. Zots. Razzles. Big League Chew. “Everyone has a memory in candy and I want to know yours before you leave my store,” said Karol Kratkiewicz, It’Sugar’s west district manager. “…We can make a million people smile everyday with just a cherry gummy bear.” The newest confections retailer to hit the Colorado Mills Mall, 14500 W. Colfax, Ave., Lakewood, It’Sugar is a candy fiend’s paradise. With a variety of sour, chocolate, and gummy bulk candies and more packaged on the shelves, this retailer is hoping to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth and create sugar memories. Started in 2006 in South Florida by wellknown candy man, Jeff Rubin, the company boasts a vibrant, colorful atmosphere with an engaging staff that enjoys indulging the frivolous nature of childlike euphoria. It’Sugar has access to more than 10,000 types of bulk, gummy, retro, mints, gums, jelly beans, novelty and international candies and snacks. The company also boasts a giants section, with oversized boxes of Nerds, Sweet Tarts, Mike and Ikes, giant KitKat bars, gummy bears and more. “We live at the intersection of attitude and fun, so whether you’re four, you’re 40 or you’re 80, you’re going to come in and get that same experience,” Kratkiewicz said. An international chain, It’Sugar has more than 70 locations worldwide and is known for staying ahead of the game on candy trends, such as the popular giants industry. The second location in Colorado, Kratkiewicz said Lakewood was a natural choice for them to expand their footprint. “The Mills locations have been a good
Along with sour, chocolate and gummy candies, this candy store specializes in old school, out-of-the-box and international flavors you may not find in other candy stores. Photo by Crystal Anderson venue for us,” she said. “Lakewood sits at the base going into the mountains, so it’s going to get high traffic here just coming down I-70…We have a really great path here.” A location that is ideal for both It’Sugar and the Colorado Mills mall, said Kirma Perkins, general manager of the mall. “It’Sugar is a welcome addition as an innovative, nationally-recognized candy chain that will further enhance our unique brand of shopping with great retail, dining and entertainment options all under one roof.”
Along with their assortment of sweet treats, It’Sugar has a variety of edible and non-edible novelty items to lure customers, such as milk chocolate balls called “Shweddy Balls” based off of the Saturday Night Live skit, walkie talkies, bacon air fresheners, oversized gummy bears, and more. For It’Sugar’s District Training Manager, Paul Smith, candy is about creating an engaging atmosphere and a memory. “We are very interactive with our customers, and we love to have fun,” Smith said. “We love to do dance-offs and we have a good time.”
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Golf-course chef garners culinary win I am officially an egg head. To thank me for judging the fourth annual Farm to Fork Culinary Competition — a part of Colorado Agriculture Day Wednesday at the Colorado State Capitol — the Colorado Egg Producers Association donated 70 dozen eggs on my behalf to the Food Bank of the Rockies. That makes me feel sunny side up! But I was happy to donate my time and taste buds, along with fellow judges Kevin Seggelke, president and CEO of Food Bank of the Rockies, and Denver Post reporter William Porter, to test entries from 14 chefs using made-in-Colorado ingredients. The runaway winner of the culinary contest was Sanctuary Golf Course executive sous chef Rhett Montague with his smoked lamb barbacoa tacos, which tempted me to break my one-bite-only rule whenever judging a food competition. And the judges were also unanimous is awarding top dessert honors to Mike DeGiovanni, executive chef at MorningStar Senior Living, for his caramel frosted blondie made with Hacienda Maize’s hot pepper jellies.
Botanic Gardens takes top spot “42nd Street,” the classic Broadway musical about Broadway, comes to the Lakewood Cultural Center April 10-26. The show follows a chorus girl who suddenly finds herself thrust into the spotlight. Courtesy Photo
Performance Now brings classic to Lakewood Cultural Center By Clarke Reader
creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com There are some shows that are so quintessentially Broadway that they never go out of style — classic shows that helped make Broadway the cultural American landmark it is today. “42nd Street” is one of those shows. The Performance Now Theatre Company is working with the Lakewood Cultural Center for the 10th time to bring the musical to the center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, April 10 through 26. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. “This is a truly a classic musical with so much great tap-dancing,” said Performance Now’s executive director and musical director for the production, Ken Goodwin. “The cultural center is doing so many wonderful things there, and the theater itself is just beautiful.” The story of “42nd Street” follows aspiring performer Peggy Sawyer (Rachel Whyte), who joins a chorus line on Broadway, only to accidentally knock leading lady Dorothy Brock (Lee Ann Scherlong) out of commission. All of a sudden Peggy finds herself filling in for Dorothy, with only two days to prepare, and has only one chance to get it right. The production also features Keegan Flaugh as Julian Marsh and Andy Sievers as Billy Lawlor. Favorite numbers from the show include “Shuffle Off to Buffalo,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway” and “42nd Street.” This is the 98th show Bernie Cardell has directed in the area, and he describes “42nd Street” as the quintessential Broadway musical about Broadway. He said the show has so many characters familiar to those who work in the industry — the young ingénue, the
IF YOUGO WHAT: “42nd Street” WHERE: Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood WHEN: April 10-26 Friday - Saturday - 7:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday - 2 p.m. COST: Start at $18 INFORMATION: 303-987-7845 or www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents stage diva, the theater producers — and has a blast playing with those traits and personality. “Since this show is so well known, there are things audiences expect, like all the tap-dancing,” he said. “I wanted to create a faithful production to what people expect while adding my own little touches.” The cast spent a lot of time working on the choreography by Andrew Bates, so they could bring the most professional performance possible to audiences, Cardell added. He said Bates has been doing some very interesting things with the dances for this production of the show. For Goodwin, serving as musical director is a chance to balance the business side of his work with the artistic side. “I’ve been a musician all my life, so it’s great to play with the other six musicians in the pit,” he said. “42nd Street” is a chance for Cardell to work with a multi-talented cast to bring audiences the best show possible. “The show appeals to me because of how much fun it is,” he said. “It’s the perfect show to see for people who need a two-hour vacation from their lives.” For more information call 303-987-7845 or visit Lakewood.org/LCCPresents.
Denver Botanic Gardens has earned the distinction of being the most visited public garden in North America, with 1,411,116 visitors in 2014. The major increase in attendance is attributed in large part to the hugely successful Chihuly exhibition that attracted visitors from around the globe, but the addition of two new structures (the Science Pyramid and the outdoor Hive Garden Bistro) as well as the opening of the Ellipse garden contributed as significant draws. The popular Summer Concert Series, Blossoms of Light, Trail of Lights, Pumpkin Festival, corn maze and plant sales also spurred attendance. In addition to the attendance record, the Gardens is included in the North American Garden Tourism Conference’s “Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Traveling For” 2015 Awards. Full recipient list (in alphabetical order): The Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia; Chanticleer Garden, Wayne, Pennsylvania.; Denver Botanic Gardens; Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix; Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami; Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Marino, Calif.; Jardín Botánico de Culiacan, Culiacan, Mexico; Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania; Montreal Botanical Garden, Montreal; Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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Tom Curley has been named general manager of The Westin Denver International Airport. Curley comes to the hotel from The Westin Denver Downtown, where he has served for the past 12 years as general manager. Curley will continue to serve as area managing director for Starwood Hotels and Resorts in Colorado overseeing Westin, Sheraton and St. Regis brand hotels. “We were delighted that Tom has been named GM for The Westin Denver International Airport,” said Denver International Airport CEO Kim Day. “He is a well-respected professional, a wonderful community partner, and we look forward to working with him in his new position.” The Westin Denver International
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Jefferson County Public Health
2014 ANNUAL REPORT
Covered? We’ve got you covered. Jefferson County Public Health
Letter from the Executive Director Last year was a big year for public health, not only in Jefferson County, Colorado, but across the United States. In 2014, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) took action on a wide range of health threats, including monitoring travelers from Ebola affected countries in West Africa in response to the largest outbreak in history; fighting heart disease, the County’s leading cause of death, by educating about the leading risk factors, tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and inability to access quality healthcare; improving the condition and security of our food and drinking water resources; and, protecting our communities from animal-borne diseases. Additionally, our public health clinics continued to educate and provide services to prevent unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections as well as immunizations to protect against vaccine preventable diseases. We also took action moving forward with our community health improvement plan (CHIP) by building and strengthening partnerships and developing shared strategies for creating conditions in which everyone in our County can be healthier through better access to healthy foods and active living. Last year was also the year the Affordable Care Act’s major provisions went into effect and in Colorado alone, according to Connect for Health Colorado, over 150,000 people acquired health insurance for the first time. JCPH continues to help people with accessing health insurance and now accepts many forms of health insurance in our preventive health clinics. In addition, we completed the move of most of our programs and services to our new location at 645 Parfet St. in Lakewood, and rewrote our mission and vision statements to more accurately reflect the work we do:
Mission: “To promote and protect health across the lifespan through prevention, education, and partnerships.” Vision: Healthy People, Healthy Places” With all of these changes and improvements, we want everyone to know, that when it comes to public health services, JCPH HAS YOU COVERED. Whether it’s a kit to test for radon gas in your home, a home visit from a public health nurse, help with enrollment in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program, birth control resources, immunizations, planning for emergencies, support for municipalities to become more walkable and bikeable, creating more community gardens, encouraging mass transit, or getting a birth or death certificate, We’ve got you covered! Public health is the foundation of our nation’s health system, and as the Institue of Medicine said in 1988, “Public Health is what we as a society do collectively through organized actions to assure the conditions in which all people can be healthy!” JCPH will continue to work to improve the quality of life and health of our individuals, communities, and health systems, both in our natural and built environments. Please visit our web site at jeffco.us/public-health to learn more about JCPH and the services we provide to keep you covered across the lifespan.
Healthy People Healthy Places
Mark B. Johnson, MD, MPH Executive Director, Jefferson County Public Health
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Creating a Culture of Health and Wellness through Policy and Partnerships Achieving healthier neighborhoods, businesses, communities and institutions is at the core of Jefferson County Public Health’s new vision, mission and the community health improvement plan (CHIP) entitled, “Healthy People Healthy Places Jefferson County.” Broader partnerships and innovative strategies are resulting in healthier places where people live, work, learn, play and age. In the past two decades, there has been a stronger focus on the role of the built environment and health, particularly the built environment’s role in fostering sedentary lifestyles and ultimately chronic disease. In Jefferson County, we are experiencing increased rates of obesity, diabetes and hypertension. As a result, public health and its partners are examining how built environments can be transformed to increase opportunities for daily physical activity and access to healthy, fresh and affordable food regardless of age, income, ethnicity and gender. Land use planners, transportation specialists, parks, recreation, and open space staff, educators, health care, mental health, public health, local government, business and economic development, elected officials and many more disciplines are working together to plan, budget and maintain communities that ensure access to public transportation, playgrounds, parks, trails and recreation centers, safe and walkable neighborhoods, community gardens, farmers’ markets and places to meet, gather and celebrate. We know that the health benefits of welldesigned places have cross-cutting benefits for communities. These places are proving to be safer, more attractive to live and, foster a sense of place and community and help older adults age in place. Jefferson County Public Health received a Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, and Pulmonary Disease Prevention (CCPD) grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to support various built environment improvements, its CHIP and to implement the new program, “Creating a Culture of Health and Wellness in Jefferson County Through Policy.” Supported by the Jefferson County Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) policy team, staff will work to provide technical assistance to local partners on a variety of land use, transportation and food policy areas. Some exciting and innovative 2014 partner accomplishments include:
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• The City of Arvada “Healthy Places Arvada” (healthyplacesarvada. org) is one of three Colorado communities that received the Colorado Health Foundation Healthy Places Initiative funding to improve access and connectivity to open space and neighborhoods, making it easier to walk, bike, play and engage in daily activities that encourage movement and connection with the community. • Bike Colorado (bicyclecolorado.org), Bike Jeffco (bikejeffco.org) and
“These places are proving to be safer, more attractive to live and, foster a sense of place and community...”
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municipalities in Jefferson County, continually address inter and multi-jurisdictional approaches to build and maintain bike facilities to support active transportation options in Jefferson County. Grassroots networks like the Wheat Ridge Active Transportation Advisory Team are working to educate and engage policy makers on the importance of funding new bike improvements in neighborhoods. The Cities of Arvada, Golden and Lakewood have or will update their comprehensive, recreation, parks or sustainability plans to incorporate public health policies, practices and programs. Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) updated their Open Space Master Plan (jeffco.us/open-space/plans/open-space-master-plan). This new plan includes numerous references to public health, and the important role of green space in supporting wellbeing. JCOS also supports the Jeffco Outdoors program (www.jeffcooutdoors. org) connecting people with the outdoors to create healthier individuals and families. Employers and health care facilities in Jefferson County are exploring new and exciting ways to integrate physical activity into employees’ daily lives like physical activity breaks, walking meetings and encouraging the use of stairs. Multiple Jefferson County municipalities, CSU Extension Jefferson County (www.extension.colostate.edu/jefferson) and partners like Denver Urban Gardens (dug.org) are increasing the number of community and school gardens, and community supported agriculture opportunities to increase residents’ opportunity to grow and source healthy, affordable local produce. The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Sustainable Communities Initiative (www.drcog.org/planning-great-region/ sustainable-communities-initiative) is working to align planning, investments, programs and policies to support mixed-used, pedestrian and bicycle-friendly and transit oriented development to maximize the use of transit, including the forthcoming FasTracks Gold Line (www.rtd-fastracks.com/gl_1)
• Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge joined the HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign (livewellcolorado.org/healthypolicy/heal-cities-and-towns) by adopting resolutions committing • their jurisdictions to support healthy eating and active living policies, environments, and programs. A partnership between LiveWell Colorado and the Colorado Municipal League, the HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign provides training and technical assistance to help municipal officials adopt policies that improve access to physical activity and healthy food in their communities. All the participating • municipalities in Colorado met for a two-day summit in Golden during October 2014 to share practices and lessons learned with national and local partners. • Jeffco Public Schools received a Colorado Department of Transportation Safe Routes to Schools Grant to educate and build awareness on safe cycling among youth. In addition, countless Jefferson County individuals, families, schools and local governments implemented safe and fun community building activities like Walking For more information on ways to support changes to the built School Buses, walking or bike audits, or community walking groups environment to foster healthier lifestyles, contact Molly Hanson to support a culture of physical activity. mhanson@jeffco.us or Max Gibson maxgib@gmail.com.
2014 In Review As we look into the future and plan for a healthier Jefferson County with better access for all to healthy eating, physical activity and health care, we would also like to review some of Jefferson County Public Health’s accomplishments in 2014.
Tobacco Policies Work to Protect Health for All
For most of us, consistently making healthy choices is not easy. A major role of public health is to help individuals, families and communities make the healthier choices the easier ones to make. Whether it is improving nutrition, getting more physical activity, or living tobacco-free, there are proven strategies to support people in making the choice for health the easier and more natural option. For example, if there’s a safe and accessible walking or biking trail near your work or home, it’s easier to get out for a walk or bike ride. If you have affordable, nutritious food available and accessible, it’s easier to pass up the less healthy options. And, if you live or work in a place where tobacco use is restricted, it’s easier for youth and adults to live tobacco-free. Community-level policies which assure healthier resources and protections are helping people across the nation slow and even reverse some of the most debilitating disease trends - like diabetes, heart disease and lung cancer. One of the most well-researched areas of the power of policy change is tobacco control and smoke-free public places laws. Communities with more comprehensive smoke-free workplace and public places laws see the greatest benefits when it comes to youth tobacco prevention and reducing adult use of tobacco. In addition to protecting workers and residents from the toxic chemicals in secondhand smoke and e-cigarette aerosol, comprehensive smoke and vapor-free policies make it easier for youth to say no to the use of tobacco and make it easier for adults who use to cut back and quit. In Jefferson County in 2014, the communities of Edgewater, Lakewood and Golden strengthened their smoke-free public places laws to cover more areas and/or include prohibiting the use of electronic smoking devices where smoking is prohibited. Thanks to policy changes, making the healthier choice just got a little easier for many in Jefferson County. For more information, contact Donna Viverette at 303-275-7555 or email dviveret@jeffco.us.
Improving Water Quality . . . New Septic Regulations
The year 2014 saw the most significant modifications in the onsite wastewater treatment (septic) system regulation in several decades. Based on changes in state law and regulations – in which Jefferson County Public Health was an active participant – significant new requirements governing the design, installation, operation and use of these systems were adopted. A broadDrainfield based stakeholder process preceded the Soil adoption of the new regulations, allowing Pipe for community input and addressing local concerns to the extent possible. New and more rigorous requirements for soil testing and design standards mean that systems will Soil be better suited to actual site conditions, thus Groundwater providing improved treatment and groundwater protection. Additional oversight of mechanical, “higher level treatment” systems will assure that these complex wastewater treatment units are properly maintained and that the homeowner is more fully involved in the process. In addition, the Department made significant progress towards an online the oil and
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application platform for wastewater permits that will provide faster, more efficient services for our clients. Stay tuned for even more progress in 2015! For more information, contact Craig Sanders, EHS Supervisor at 303-271-5759 or email csanders@jeffco.us.
Mental Health Matters . . .
Increasing Awareness and Treatment of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety JCPH’s maternal and child health programs work to maximize the quality of life and health of mothers, infants, children and their families in Jefferson County. Our public health nurses work in partnership with caregivers to assist them in setting goals that improve the lives of their families. We know that depression and poor mental health among childbearing women and caregivers can have devastating effects on families and communities. We see and understand how stress and other mental health issues (big and small) can impact perinatal health and are working to improve birth outcomes and promote healthy growth and development for all of our families through education and awareness. It is estimated that nearly 20% of mothers experience depression, anxiety or other mental health issues before, during or after giving birth. These perinatal conditions are fairly common and yet they often go unrecognized and untreated, leaving mothers and children at risk. Depression and anxiety, especially during the post-partum period, is known to affect moms’ ability to care for the infant and other children, decrease infant bonding and have lifelong negative impacts on a child’s growth and development. In 2014, JCPH expanded its resources to address caregiver mental health and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS) though a Pregnancy-Related Depression grant from the Community First Foundation. The grant allows public health nurses to work in the community and with individuals to increase awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including the negative health effects of toxic stress, and provide mental health support and community resources. Throughout the first year of the Program’s implementation in 2014, JCPH provided extensive outreach to medical providers and community organizations on the prevalence of PMADs and best-practice screening and treatment options. In its second year, we look forward to continuing work in the community in addition to providing increased support for our staff and clients by employing a mental health specialist at JCPH. For more information, contact Sara Bauer, RN, MN, MA, Public Health Nursing Manager at 303-275-7582.
Introducing the Foothills Healthcare Coalition . . . Preparing Gilpin, Clear Creek and Jefferson Counties Responding to public health emergencies is made that much easier when all the different players have planned and prepared and planned again. The Foothills Healthcare Coalition was convened in 2014 to better prepare the public health and healthcare systems of the Colorado counties of Clear Creek, Gilpin and Jefferson to respond to emergencies. On the heels of various public health threats and emergencies, including wildfires, floods and disease outbreaks, JCPH’s Emergency Preparedness Program brainstormed with other emergency response agencies in the County to develop a volunteer healthcare coalition. The Foothills Healthcare Coalition’s mission is to collaborate on planning which will enhance and sustain the ability and capacity of the public health and health care systems, community partners, and individuals in the three counties to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from all-hazard emergencies, particularly those whose scale, timing, or unpredictability threatens to overwhelm routine activities.
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In 2014, the Foothills Healthcare Coalition brought together over 90 members from over 50 agencies for public health and health care emergency preparedness planning. The coalition hosted four meetings that addressed a variety of topics, from the Ebola outbreak to pandemic preparedness to emergency operations coordination. For more information, or to get involved contact Christine Billings, Emergency Preparedness Supervisor at 303-271-8394 or visit the Coalition’s website at: foothillshealthcarecoalition.com.
Mission: To promote and protect health across the lifespan through prevention, education, and partnerships.
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2014 Achievements and Health Outcomes
Jefferson County Public Health is committed to promoting health and preventing injury and disease for all of the residents of Jefferson County, Colorado. Public health is what we as a society do collectively to prevent illness and premature death and promote health in our neighborhoods and communities. Public health professionals monitor, identify, diagnose, investigate and solve public health problems in communities and promote policies, practices and behaviors to assure our populations stay healthy. It is the collaborations and efforts of all of us that ultimately determine the County’s health. With the support, policy oversight and mandates of the Jefferson County Board of Health, our programs work to prevent and control contagious diseases and epidemics; investigate health and safety hazards; protect our environment; prevent foodborne illness; link people to health care services; promote active living and healthy eating; and, advocate and enforce laws that protect the health and safety of everyone. Administrative Services (Admin) provides
department administration and financial management as well as the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program and Vital Records, Epidemiology and Health Planning. • 6,008 birth and 4,971 death certificates (first copy) were issued providing residents with essential identification documents as well as providing a snapshot of the number and causes of death in the county throughout the year. •
JCPH Emergency Preparedness and Response Program updated or wrote 12 plans; provided county wide support for Ebola Preparedness and Response activities within the County; represented JCPH on 2 national planning committees; participated in 3 national trainings; participated in 5 statewide trainings; provided 9 countywide emergency related trainings; partnered with Jeffco schools to provide disease control guidance and coordinated the response to 45 disease outbreaks.
Environmental Health Services (EHS) works to prevent, investigate and respond to health threats in the County from environmental sources such as our air, water, land, the food we eat and the domestic and wild animals and insects we encounter. EHS inspects facilities including schools, daycares and restaurants for adherence to public health safety and disease control measures. • 3,647 food-service establishment inspections were performed and 116 food handlers were educated to protect people from common foodborne illnesses such as E. coli, Salmonella and hepatitis A. The JCPH Retail Food Inspection web page was visited 59,428 times by persons seeking information on food-safety records of various eateries. • 231 land development and rezoning cases were reviewed for compliance with public health requirements. • 587 inspections of childcare centers, pools and camps were performed protecting children and adults from disease and safety hazards. • 563 onsite wastewater system inspections were performed and 212 permits were issued to protect residents from waterborne illnesses and protect the county’s groundwater from contaminants. • 853 time-of-sale wastewater permits were approved and onsite wastewater permit records for nearly 1,400 additional properties were added to the septic system computer database, providing easier and much more efficient access for public queries. • The Zoonosis (animal-borne disease) Program investigated potential disease threats such as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, bubonic plague, tularemia, West Nile virus, and rabies, submitting 173 animal specimens for testing resulting in 11 bats testing positive for rabies, 2 squirrels and 1 rabbit testing positive for tularemia, and 1 prairie dog testing positive for bubonic plague. The Department also tracked 36 cases of humans bitten by domestic animals, • 317 inspections were conducted of a variety of air pollution emission sources throughout the County.
Health Promotion and Lifestyle Management (HPLM) works to improve health through policies,
programs and activities enabling people to increase control over their health. Policies, programs and services promote healthy eating and active living, tobacco free environments and access to health communications and public information. Policy work involves working with elected officials and our communities to adopt policies that promote healthy eating, tobacco free public places and built environments that support safe walking, biking and multimodal transportation. • 10,106 women and children were provided with nutrition education and counseling and food prescription vouchers to be used for healthy foods at local grocery stores. • Our web site had 141,686 views and 5,422 people followed our social media pages, for diverse public information and health education materials. A monthly newsletter reached 2,010 individuals and 51 news releases sent out to media and media • Tobacco control activities to reduce initiation and use of tobacco continued in 2014. More than 5,246 youth and young adults ages 14 – 24 participated in activities to raise awareness about tobacco and impact local policies proven to reduce tobacco use and exposure. Another 548 youth and young adults and 6,010 adults participated in or were referred to services to help them quit. Local media and public information activities focusing on protecting youth from tobacco and secondhand smoke exposure reached more than 678,432 people. Our goal is to reduce youth and young adult tobacco use and initiation by 50% by 2020. 528 providers of education, mental health, housing and health care services were trained in approaches to address tobacco with patients and clients.
Jefferson County Board of Health Bonnie McNulty - President Maureen Sullivan - Vice President Beverley Dahan - Secretary Greg Deranleau - Member Linda Reiner - Member
Community Health Services (CHS) programs and services work to improve health and quality of life through communicable disease surveillance, prevention, control, education and treatment. Diverse programs provide essential preventive health screenings, health education, and public health nursing interventions, resource referral as well as access to health care for the County’s uninsured or underinsured residents. • 5,201 immunizations were given protecting the County’s children and adults from vaccine preventable diseases. • 2,488 disease surveillance contacts were made to investigate and follow-up in response to potential communicable disease threats. • 3,822 nurse home visitations were made to improve health outcomes for infants and mothers. • 6,697 enrolled in Medicaid and CHP+ received follow-up in the Healthy Communities Program to assure that they accessed health care benefits and community resources; 1,680 were assisted with referrals to community health care resources. • 7,235 clinic visits (4,400 family planning, STI, HIV visits and 2,835 immunization visits) were made by individuals seeking dental, reproductive health and chronic disease prevention screenings and consultation.
JCPH Budget 2014 Total 2014 Revenue = $13,138,302 HPLM 20%
EHS 8%
ADMIN 51%
CHS 21%
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Casey Tighe - Chair, District 2 Libby Szabo – Chair Pro Tem District 1 Donald Rosier – District 3
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Where to Find Us: Clinics, WIC, Tobacco, Health Communications: 645 Parfet Street, Lakewood CO 80215
303-232-6301
Administration, Health Promotion & Environmental Health Offices: 645 Parfet Street, Lakewood CO 80215
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Arvada WIC: 6303 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada, CO 80003
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Edgewater WIC: 1711 A & B Sheridan Blvd., Edgewater, CO 80214
303-239-9580
Vital Records: 800 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 1300, Golden, CO 80401
303-271-6450
Emergency Preparedness: 800 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
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March 26, 2015
Edge Theater presents stark production Challenging play has no scenery or props By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com The audience is seated on three sides of an industrial-looking enclosure at The Edge Theater, as a cello plays in the background. Hopefully, audience members have brought an imagination with them to the production of “Cock.” Director Robert Kramer’s notes tell of Olivier-winning playwright Michael Bartlett’s instructions: “The audience is raked down towards the actors. There is no scenery, no props, no furniture and no mime. Instead the focus is entirely on the drama of the scene.”
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Airport is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of this year. The 14-story hotel is part of the new Hotel and Transit Center, which also includes an outdoor plaza and a public transit center with rail service to downtown Denver.
Fine dining at Wind Crest
Windows Restaurant, which has opened at Wind Crest retirement community at 3235 Mill Vista Road in Highlands Ranch, offers residents and guests a fine dining experience. The 80-seat, reservations-only restaurant serves a seasonal dinner menu with two daily chef specials. A wall of windows overlooks the Denver skyline and Rocky Mountain foothills. Inside, modern light fixtures hang from a vaulted two-story ceiling.
IF YOU GO “Cock” plays through April 5 at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays: 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets cost $26, 303-232-0363, theedgetheater.com. Kramer thinks: “Wait … what? The story takes place in coffee shops, train platforms, marketplaces, an elegant London flat … But we can’t show that? The characters meet, fight, make love and get run over by cars … but we can’t act that out? “Love. We need love just as surely as we need air and food and water. That’s what the characters are fighting for, that’s what moves them around the stage, they orbit each other longing to connect …” Moves are carefully blocked and language is rhythmic, almost musical at times,
Chef Ed Kent, who worked closely with Dining Director Marcus Cordova and Wind Crest’s team of chefs, designed the Windows menu from scratch. Kent pulled from his diverse experience in the restaurant industry. The menu features classic American fare. For reservations, call 303-876-8476.
Grammy’s opens in Wheat Ridge
Wheat Ridge’s newest restaurant, Grammy’s Goodies at 4601 Harlan St., celebrated the opening of its first brick-and-mortar location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 21 featuring Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay. For the past decade, Vickie Corder and her husband Jeff have been dishing up Italian specialties at outdoor festivals across Colorado. With the opening of Grammy’s Goodies, fans of Corder’s giant pizza and Bada Bing burgers can now satisfy their cravings for Vickie’s homemade fare indoors year-round. Grammy’s menu will include many festival favorites as well as Italian mainstays as lasagna, garlic knots,
creating a most unusual evening of theater. (Admittedly, with adult language — not for little people.) The acting is skilled. Lights go up on a quarreling pair — John and M: “We’re fundamentally different people — this relationship is not working. It’s over. Stand over there — you’re creating the distance — you want your boyfriend to help with the woman you’re sleeping with???” John (Michael Bouchard) and M (Brian Landis Folkins) have been in a stable relationship for a number of years and decide to take a break. John falls for a woman, W (Rachel Bouchard), and is conflicted and feeling guilty, uncertain which way to turn. He wants it all. Discussions about relationships, identity and sexuality follow between John and M; between John and W; and ultimately between the three of them and M’s no-nonsense father (Chris Kendall), who tries to
sausage and pepper sandwiches and an array of sweet treats all based on recipes from Vickie’s 92-year-old grandmother, Grammy. “Opening Grammy’s fulfills a longtime dream for me and my family,” said Corder, who grew up in Wheat Ridge. “It’s so nice to come back home.” Grammy’s will operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Swallow Hill names new CEO
Swallow Hill Music announced that Paul M. Lhevine has been appointed chief executive officer of the 36-year-old Colorado home for roots, folk and acoustic music. Lhevine’s appointment comes at the end of a six-month national search guided by Arts Consulting Group. He will begin his duties at Swallow Hill Music on April 6. “On behalf of our entire music community, we are excited to welcome Paul as our new CEO,” said Swallow Hill Music Board Chairman Saul Rosenthal. “Paul brings a commitment to innovation, a love of music and a remarkable record of success in community outreach, leadership and civic
Michael Bouchard is John and Brian Landis Folkins is M in “Cock” by British Playwright Mike Bartlett at the Edge Theater in Lakewood. Courtesy photo
resolve matters. The cockfight is ultimately between M and W for John’s affection and the dialogue flows dramatically as it interweaves stories.
engagement to his new position. We expect great things from Paul as he builds on the significant growth Swallow Hill Music has enjoyed these last six years and leads our organization to new heights.”
Overheard Eavesdropping on a woman talking about the jazz group playing an original waltz written for sisters at Nocturne: “I wish I liked my sisters well enough to write a waltz for them.” 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. Want to advertise your business to run with Penny’s column? Contact Trisha at trilind@hotmail.com.
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March 26, 2015
Golden Girl Scout enriches STEM for students Teen earns Gold Award for community project
GOLD AWARD TIDBITS In the 2014-2015 Girl Scout award cycle, only 50 girls in Colorado earned a Gold Award out of the nearly 25,000 state-wide membership.
By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com For young women involved in Girl Scouts, earning a Gold Award places them among a select group of women who have taken on the task of creating a lasting project to improve their community. Christina Bear, 17, of Golden, became a part of that 100-year-old history when she earned her Gold Award after successfully creating and sustaining a STEM enrichment program for minority students through Horizons, a summer student enrichment program under Colorado Academy in Denver. “This is an extremely prestigious award,” said Anne Marie Harper, public relations director for Girl Scouts. “It’s not an award they win — it’s an award they earn.” Bear’s pilot project engaged minority students enrolled at Horizons in STEM through a mentoring program, but her project did not end there. Since only 6 percent of Hispanics account for the STEM workforce, a statistic that drove Bear toward her project, her pilot program was picked up by Horizons and in-
cluded in its summer enrichment curriculum for minority children. She also created a mentoring manual available on her website, Project STEM Student Mentors, which will help guide future high school students and volunteers who want to help expose STEM to minority students. She composed a proclamation about her project which Gov. John Hickenlooper signed in January during STEM Mentoring Month. “My current goal is to really bolster that manual and make it more comprehensive,” Bear said. “I honestly do want to reach more chapters of Horizons. But I also want to reach more high school students to have them initiate their own sort-of STEM enrichment program.” Girls pursuing their Gold Award spend one and a half to two years on their projects. Bear’s 11-page report outlined her purpose for the project and its impact on communities. “She did awesome,” said Rae Ann
Christina Bear, left, works with Alyssa Lucero on STEM related activities as part of her student mentoring summer program at Horizons. Courtesy photo Dougherty, Bear’s Gold Award mentor. “It’s an excellent idea. Everybody knows that we don’t have enough STEM focus. To target and work with diversity … is so well needed.” In the beginning, Bear said she wanted to take on the world. But as Bear quickly learned, and as Girl Scouts has always taught, focusing on smaller contributions
at a local level can have the greatest impact. “I think that is one of the biggest takeaways for me and the rest of my life, that I’m going to have big problems that I’m going to have to face,” Bear said. “But thanks to mentors and advice, I know that I can take baby steps and slowly achieve different parts of the project to make it a comprehensive project.”
Dressing for freedom
Bridal shop raises funds for nonprofit Set Them Free
By Crystal Anderson
anderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
It’s starting a conversation. In support of National Sexual Assault month and local nonprofit, Set Them Free, Amanda’s Bridal and Tux, 7430 W. 52nd Ave., is donating 1 percent of its April proceeds to the organization. “It’ll create conversation about it,” said Jan Mount, store owner. “We’re hoping to create conversation about it and awareness.” During the month of April, Mount will donate proceeds from the store’s sales, bridal items, tuxes, prom gear, accessories, shoes and alterations. The idea for the fundraiser, which will raise approximately $1,400 (based off 2014 sales), came to Mount after hearing of the organization through
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Bride-to-be Melanie Leise can’t stop smiling while she tries on a strapless ivory wedding gown at Amanda’s Bridal. Photos by Crystal Anderson Set Them Free volunteer and Amanda’s Bridal seamstress Bernadette Ward. “If you’re getting married, this is where you should come,” Ward said, “Not only are you buying a dress and getting everything for your wedding, but they help to support Set Them Free.” In 2010, following a harrowing experience in China, Arvadans Gianni and Betsey Vecchiarelli decided they needed to do more than donate to help save women and girls trapped in the sex trafficking industry. By starting Set Them Free, a nonprofit that partners with the International Justice Mission to rescue women, the Vecchiarellis were able to give back beyond the money in their checkbook. “For me, at the moment, I am an incurable fanatic. The
Littleton Bride-to-be Melanie Leise tries on an Ivory-colored strapless gown while shopping for her October wedding.
more and more involved we get in the fight, the more and more broken-hearted we become,” Gianni said. “The more rescue missions we are able to fund, the further we want to dive in head-first into fighting this injustice.” Volunteers from the organization will be at Amanda’s Bridal on Saturday, April 11, to help promote and educate shoppers about the cause. For more information, visit www.set-them-free.org. “It kind of hits you as being a woman,” Ward said. “It’s women helping other women, and these are kids … it’s a good cause, something you didn’t hear about for a long time and it’s everywhere now.”
Portable toilets to be added near rail station Golden, Jeffco work to provide W Line facilities By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Portable toilet facilities are planned near the W Line light-rail station at the Jefferson County Government Center in Golden. “It can really be a problem after a long trip from downtown Denver,” said Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan. City staff has received numerous concerns from citizens regarding the absence of toilet facilities at the RTD light-rail station, which is the location
for the end of the W line on the west end of the Denver area, Sloan said. Golden decided to initiate a request with the county to add restrooms near the station. The nearby Jeffco buildings have public restrooms, but those are not accessible after hours or on weekends. “If you got here after a Rockies game — you’re stuck,” said Kate Newman, deputy Jeffco administrator. The county partnered with the City of Golden to split the approximate $30,000 construction costs for the portable toilets. Golden will pay a $200 monthly fee, while the county will continue to manage the maintenance for the facilities. Two portable toilets will be placed
near the county administration building to serve handicapped and nonhandicapped citizens. Newman said the portable toilets will be installed once the ground thaws sometime in the spring, depending on the weather. “We don’t have anything out there,” Newman said, referring to the station’s unusual isolated location, where commerce and development in close proximity is not present. Collaboration with the county has been a success, Sloan said, in their shared concern for citizens’ convenience. “It also helps out people that are walking along those trails or biking,” she said.
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Heritage Road says goodbye to traffic signals Two roundabouts will be installed as part of city trend By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com The Heritage Road Improvements Project will commence in the following weeks, causing road closures and detours that will impact commutes. On Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at Shelton Elementary at 420 Crawford St., a public meeting will be held to discuss phasing plans
for the project that starts at Eagle Ridge Road and ends at Berthoud Way. The project will include the construction of two roundabouts, one at Eagle Ridge Drive and another at Fourth Street to replace existing traffic signals. Continue reading to learn more about Golden’s history with roundabouts. You can follow Public Works on Twitter @GoldenPW for updates on the Heritage Road Improvement Project and to receive immediate road closure announcements.
Roundabouts in Golden
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• South Golden Road and Ulysses Street, 1999 • Next three on South Golden Road, 2000 • Illinois Street, 2003 • Ford Street near Golden High School, 2008 • Heritage Road and Kimball, 2015 • Eagle Ridge Road, coming soon
• Yield to drivers in a roundabout • Look left for oncoming traffic • Do not stop in a roundabout • Look for pedestrians and use a turn signal when exiting a roundabout • Roundabouts can accommodate larger vehicles by drivers utilizing the “truck apron” or a raised section of pavement around the central island. The apron is meant to be driven on to help with tight turns • Splitter islands or curbs may also be used to assist in tight turns as the curves are not vertical • Central islands are usually filled with trees or statutes to prevent the driver from seeing across the traffic circle “Part of keeping things slow is by not letting you see more than you need and to have you focus where you need to focus,” said Dan Hartman, public works director.
Why the city likes them • Safety, including a sharp decrease in accident rates • Golden conducted a three-year study at South Golden Road before a roundabout was installed. After its construction, the city continued its study for five years. Results show 68 percent fewer accidents after the roundabouts were installed • Slower speeds that also result in less severe accidents. “You have less property damage, you have less injury accidents, and so the level of accidents — the trauma, the property damage — is way reduced,” Police Chief Bill Kilpatrick said. “So, my belief is it’s been a much better solution.”
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NOTE FROM CEO DAWN SMITH It’s Time to Grow! Spring is in the air and it’s a special time to be out and about in our lovely Golden, Colorado. As you move from winter tasks to new beginnings, consider planting networking seeds to grow your business. I recently read an article by JM Freuler, and thought you would enjoy it too. 7 Ways to Network with Other Small Business Owners - by JM Freuler 1. Leverage Your Current Network - Before you go out and try to reinvent the wheel, you should consider leveraging the network that you already have. Dawn’s Note: The complete Golden Chamber Business Directory is on line at www.GoldenCOchamber.org. 2. Utilize Social Media - Social media is one of the most effective tools available to business owners today. It’s a great way to connect with clients and customers, but you can also use it to get connected to other business. Dawn’s Note: It’s time to get on Instagram. 3. Don’t Neglect Coffee Meetings - Even with the Internet holding more importance in business today than ever before, there are plenty of reasons to still hold those time-tested coffee meetings. Dawn’s Note: And plenty of local coffee shops, restaurants and Happy Hours in Golden to conduct your meeting! 4. Meet Online Contacts Offline - Let’s say there’s a new business that just opened in your town and you’ve “liked” them on Facebook, perhaps even exchanged a few messages with the owner. You can get a lot of mileage out of taking your online contacts offline; by scheduling a casual meet and greet to talk about the new business, for example. After all, there’s no substitution for an in-person network. Dawn’s Note: See #3 above and you can find them at www.GoldenCOchamber.org. 5. Attend Corporate Events - Corporate events can get a little tiresome at times, but that’s not to say they aren’t of the utmost importance. Dawn’s Note: But they don’t have to be stuffy. The Buffalo Bill Days Chamber Luncheon is now a Happy Hour Mixer with live music! Pencil in Wednesday, July 15th from 5p – 8p at the Buffalo Rose, and more details soon. 6. Connect with Old Colleagues - Connecting with old colleagues is a great way to build your network, especially if they are involved in the same field or industry as yourself. Dawn’s Note: And don’t just connect on Facebook. 7. Volunteer Your Services - One of the most important things you can do for your business is to give back to the community. Networking can be hard work, but a little bit of effort can get you a long way! Dawn’s Note: We are presently recruiting volunteers for the Street Fairs (June 5, July 3, August 7 and September 4th); the Farmers’ Market (June 6 – October 3rd except Buffalo Bill Days); the 25th Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival (August 15-16) and more! Sign up today at www. GoldenCOchamber.org or contact the Chamber at 303.279.3113. Thank you! Read the entire article at http://blog.fundinggates.com/2013/08/network-with-small-business-owners/ Happy Spring, and thanks for Shopping Locally! All Good Wishes, Dawn Smith
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MOUNT VERNON COUNTRY CLUB Mount Vernon Country Club, nestled in the foothills of Golden, overlooks the city lights of Denver and beautiful mountain vistas. Only 10 minutes from downtown Golden, we are available for rental to non-members for weddings, large and small events and business meetings. Though we are a membership oriented private club, our doors open to the community for jazz concerts featuring national artists. Our members enjoy dining, cooking classes, wine tasting, dancing, pool, tennis and much more. We are closer and more affordable than you might think... yet a world away. Schedule your tour today and begin your foothills escape. www.mountvernoncc.com. (303) 526-0616
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* CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS Downtown Merchants meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30a at the Buffalo Rose. South Golden Merchants meet the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2p at South Golden Road Pizza Hut. *April 2 from 4:30p—6:30p: Chamber Mixer at Colorado Hair Co. 17853 West Colfax Avenue. April 4: Golden Kiwanis Easter Celebration. Parfet Park and Downtown Golden. *April 7 from 5p—7p: Golden Young Professionals D.R.A.W. The Fort. 19192 Highway 8. Morrison. April 9-11: CSM E-Days. Contact Kelsi Buol at kbuol@mines.edu or 303-384-2538. *April 9 from 4p – 6p: Olde Towne Golden Realty Relocation Ribbon Cutting Party. 908 Washington. Food, fun & networking! Photo at 5:30p. April 10 from 6:30p—7:30p: Young Life Wine & Cheese Fundraiser. Golden History Center. Please RSVP to Olly Summers, the Young Life Area Director, at ojsummers@yahoo.com.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Euro Tech Automotive Ernie Keller (303) 279-1989 ernie@eurotechdenver.com Truly Boutique Deena Weller (303) 278-7084 deena@Trulybohotique.com AC Golden Brewing Company Glen Knippenberg (303) 292-3926 knip@acgolden.com Mount Vernon County Club Linda McFarlin (303) 526-3135 linda@mountvernoncc.com Pangea Coffee Roasters Matt Kurgan (720) 515-1154 info@pangeacoffeeroasters.com Hagerty Classic Insurance Sara Bain (720) 476-9696 sbain@hagerty.com Holiday Inn Express – Interwest – Golden Paul Urioste (303) 475-5977 paul.urioste@HIxGolden.com
THANK YOU FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP! A & E Technologies Ace Hi Tavern Baseline Engineering Corporation Blue Canyon Grill & BC Underground Cassidy Turley Colorado Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Rejuvenate Colorado School of Mines Creekside Jewelers Domino’s Pizza El Dorado Mexican Restaurant Foothills Art Center Glandt, Ron Golden Moon Speakeasy GTO Physical Therapy Kaiser Permanente Baseline Medical Office MillerCoors Miners Alley Playhouse Olinger-Woods Chapel Pansy’s Parlor Bed & Breakfast Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Spirits in the Wind Gallery Wagner, Vicki
April 14th from 7:30a – 8:45a: Member Orientation. Golden Hotel. Learn about your chamber benefits while eating breakfast at the Golden Hotel. You must register to Jayne by Friday, April 10th at jayne@goldenCOchamber.org. *April 14 from 4p—6p: Westside Rolfing Ribbon Cutting and Celebration. Photo at 5:30p. 1111 Washington Ave., Suite 220. April 17: Rotary Club of Golden Ethics in Business Awards. 11:30a-1p. Sheraton Denver West. Lakewood. GoldenRotaryEthics.org. *April 24 from 3:30p – 5:30p: The Wild Game Grand Opening Open House and Ribbon Cutting (in conjunction with the Evergreen Chamber). Live entertainment and refreshments. Photo at 4:30p. *April 27 from 5p—7:30p: Second Annual Taste of Golden. American Mountaineering Center. Tickets at GoldenCOchamber.org. May 2: Golden Super Cruise May 7 from 4p-8p: Ladies Only Sample Tour. (L.O.S.T.) *May 12 from 5:30p—7:30p: Chamber Mixer at The Grease Monkey - South Golden. 17218 S Golden Rd. May 15 – 17: The Golden Games. Clear Creek Kayak Park. www.TheGoldenGames.com. *May 28 from 5p—7:30p: Jefferson County Chambers Mixer. TBD.
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MONDAYS WHEAT RIDGE Rotary Club meets noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community. GOLDEN CHAPTER, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday
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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.
JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-4217619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County.
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OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com. TUESDAYS ARVADA SUNRISE Rotary Club meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The
Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.
GOLDEN ROTARY meets 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. They build, support, and organize. They save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions. NORTH JEFFCO Republican Women meet the first Tuesday of every month at the 911
Driving School, 9100 100th Ave., Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is at 6:30 p.m. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Each month, speakers present information vital to the community. Join us to deepen your knowledge of election candidates, elected officials, current legislation and upcoming events. Both men and women are invited. Admission is free.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. DENVER APPLE Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com. WEDNESDAYS AMERICAN LEGION Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org. ARVADA BIZ Connection www.meetup.com/Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098. ARVADA JEFFERSON Kiwanis meets at 7 a.m. every Wednesday for a breakfast meeting at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For more information or to attend a meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697. ARVADA ROTARY meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657. BUFFALO TOASTMASTERS meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www.buffalotoastmas-ters.org. FOOTHILLS MUSIC Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday
of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-988-9565.
MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments. PROFESSIONAL WOMEN NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. WOMEN NETWORKING Women’s Business Group Wednesday morning networking
group in Arvada has openings for women who can commit to a weekly morning meeting. Limited to one business per category. Call for available openings, 303-438-6783, or go online to info@OurConnection.org.
THURSDAYS BUSINESS SPIRITUALITY Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933. CERTUS PROFESSIONAL Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S.
WADSWORTH BLVD., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www. CertusNetwork.com. COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:307:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. INVESTORS’ MEETINGS The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor.org for details. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. FRIDAYS CALMUP JOURNEY Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose. com or 303-500-2340. GOLDEN GATE Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www.goldengategrange.com. New members welcome. HEARTPULSE LEARN how to take an active role in your health and wellbeing. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Contact HeartPULSE for information on cost. Each session features an educational presentation, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. Contact heartpulse@att.net. SOUTH JEFFCO Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Contact Bruce at 303-919-3741. GRAND PIANO Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www.grappabistro. com. Call 303-273-8882 for reservations and information. SATURDAYS LIFERING SECULAR Recovery is a network of support groups for people who want to live free from alcohol and other addictive drugs. Meetings are 6 p.m. Saturdays at 6655 W. Jewell Ave. Unit 100. Appointments and membership not required. LifeRing’s approach to sobriety focuses on empowering individuals through the strength of sober conversation. www.liferingcolorado.org. LIFERING SECULAR Recovery is a network of support groups for people who want to live free from alcohol and other addictive drugs. Meetings are at 6 p.m. Saturdays at 6655 W. Jewell Ave. Unit 100, Lakewood. Appointments and membership are not required. LifeRing’s approach to sobriety focuses on empowering individuals through the strength of sober conversation. Go to liferingcolorado.org. COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com. VIETNAM VETERANS of America Chapter 1071 meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Elks Lodge #1777, 1455 Newland St., Lakewood. Beforehand, join the group 8-10 a.m. for a low-cost breakfast at the Elks Lodge. Chapter helps all veterans with health care, benefits, employment and training, monetary assistance and other veteran’s issues. Go to www.vva1071.org for more detailed information or call 303-870-2428. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, where we work on our models and get help from experienced modellers. Go to www.rockymountainshipwrights.org for information. SUNDAYS FREE WALTZ/POLKA lessons Polka Lover Klubs, Denver Kickers, 16776 W. 50th Ave. in Golden, meets 3-7 p.m. Sundays. Live music. Beautiful dance floor. Admission $4 members, $6 nonmembers. Annual membership $15. Contact Leo at 720-232-0953 or leoincolorado@gmail.com. ONGOING/ EDUCATION DISCUSSION GROUPS Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-424-4828. ESL CLASSES — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.
ONGOING /FINE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CONCORDIA LUTHERAN Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact Joan at joan@concordialcms.org or 303-989-5260. DANCE CLUB — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova. Clubs continues on Page 25
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MUSIC PERFORMANCES Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield St. Call 303-2371133 for more information. SINGERS NEEDED The Troubadours Choir is looking for a
director and new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more information, call Gary at 303-477-1380.
SYMPHONY AUDITIONS The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information. WEEKLY MUSIC Jazz @ the Creek is every first Wednesday of the month at Living Water Unity, 59th and Vance in Olde Town Arvada. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come listen to an hour of great jazz. For more information, call 720-935-4000 or email livingwaterunity@comcast.net.
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HEALTH GROUP A women’s health group with the motto “Your health, your life: Take charge” meets noon-1 p.m. Fridays at 9797 W. Colfax Ave, No. 3AA, in Lakewood. Learn about natural alternatives to health concerns. No charge to be part of this group. For more information, call Linda at 303-883-5473 or email lindagoesgreen@prodigy.net. HOME CARE Always Best Care Denver West provides in-home care, skilled nursing and free senior community placement. Always Best Care provides every individual and family with welltrained personal care attendants and expert nursing support. We help families make informed decisions about senior care, and guide them through comprehensive solutions designed specifically for their unique situations. To learn more, go online to www. AlwaysBestCare.com/DenverWest or call 303-952-3060. TAI CHI is now taught at Lakeview Wellness and Event Center 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-9896300 or 303-730-0986 for cost information and reservations. WEIGHT LOSS — The EZ Weight-Loss Challenge 12-week program meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Free coaching, metabolism test and nutrition information. Cash prizes awarded to the top three biggest achievers. For information on cost or to preregister, call Chris at 720-320-2394.
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campaign, including the Alzheimer’s Association Fund, the Colorado Cancer Fund, the Homeless Prevention Activities Program Fund, the Roundup River Ranch Fund, 9Health Fair Fund, the Make-AWish Foundation of Colorado Fund, the Military Family Relief Fund and the Unwanted Horse Fund.
include decreased stress and pain, improved sleep and energy, improved lymphatic flow, reduced nausea and a greater sense of well-being. Class led by Shari Turney, a registered yoga instructor with specialized training through Yoga for Survivors. Class offered 1:30-2:45 p.m. Sundays at Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. Contact Shari Turney at 720-319-3703 or szturney@ mac.com before taking your first class to ensure a safe practice.
To give, residents need only check off the box on line 38 of the Colorado state tax form or talk with the tax preparer to fill out a separate form available here, http://bit. ly/1BN6KVT. “There are organizations like Roundup River Ranch that are out there, that need their support,” Billyard said. “I volunteer for Denver Comic Con, and it’s out there, it’s known, Roundup River Ranch is not ... I wouldn’t have ever known about Roundup River Ranch had she not been diagnosed with epilepsy.” Check the box, it’s that simple.
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Passed with amendments: 6-2 “What we’ve done is ensured that there is a remedy — an ability for homeowners to get an issue resolved if there is a defect,” said Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Westminster. “This protects their ability to get a remedy but at the same time it provides certainty that the alternative dispute resolution methods that are potentially outlined in a declaration are the ones that you’re going to use.” Patricia Pacey of Pacey Economics Inc. in Boulder testified that the housing market contributes to the drop in multi-family units. “There is really no direct economic tie or link from relaxing the construction-defect law to increasing condos in the urban centers,” Pacey said. “It will reduce costs, certainly, of building a condo.” What civic leaders are saying about Senate Bill 177: “The Fair Housing Act requires local elected officials to No. 1 identify the impediments to fair housing, No. 2 to eliminate the
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principal at Alameda. “After looking into it with staff and parents, we found this new structure to be very viable at our school.” Salazar and Van Scoyk said the process developing the plan and moving to the school board was very collaborative, and they both credited O’Connell principal Jennifer Kirksey with being a vital leader in the process. “This is the best option, but it’s difficult because we have employees who have been in this building for 15 years,” Kirksey said. “O’Connell has been part of the community for 30 years, and we’ve become very close as a staff.” Some of the teachers will transition to Alameda and others will look for new employment options, she said. Kirksey accepted a position as the principal at Dunstan Middle School. There will be more community meetings
impediments to fair housing and No. 3 to affirmatively further fair housing in all of our communities,” said Douglas County Commissioner Jill Repella. “The lack of access to adequate multi-family options is one of the identified impediments to fair housing in Douglas County … a failure to address this issue in a way that Senate Bill 177 can will be a failure under the federal mandate.” “Would-be first-time homebuyers have significantly fewer options and are increasingly being forced into the skyrocketing rental market,” said Jeffco Commissioner Don Rosier. “Jeffco is home to the largest populations of adults over the age of 65 in the state; this lack of owner-occupied multifamily options also leaves behind many of our seniors who are looking to downsize from their single-family homes.” “Any vibrant, successful city depends on a true mix of housing types to accommodate the needs of various populations,” said Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. “This includes attainably priced for-sale, multifamily homes that appeal to our growing population of young millennials, first-time homebuyers, and older residents looking to downsize their homes,” he said. “But here in Denver, we are not seeing this market grow like we would hope.”
as the school year winds down, and facilities staff has already visited both Alameda and Stein to gauge the kind of work necessary for the new uses. “There are many steps we need to complete before August, and there are still issues we need to address,” Salazar said. “Parents have raised questions about safety and security and transportation, now that their school isn’t as class as it was.” At Alameda, Van Scoyk said teacher and staff are hard at work figuring out the best way to transition the new students to a high school earlier than expected. Kirksey added there will be teachers and counselors available to her students who feel anxious or uncertain about going to a new school. “Having the IB program on one campus is a great thing, and it will allow the teachers and students to work together in the program,” Van Scoyk said. On May 9, Kirksey is hosting a celebration at O’Connell for staff, alumni and community members. “It’s a great thing for Stein, but change can be scary,” she said. “It also brings opportunities.”
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YOUR WEEK MORE THEATER/SHOWS 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. BEAUTIFUL JUNK SALE
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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.
vintage clothing and jewelry, artwork, sporting goods, is open 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 27, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Action Center, which provides basic human needs as well as resources to selfsufficiency to struggling residents of Jefferson County and the homeless. An early bird sale begins at 7 a.m. March 27, for an added entrance fee. Visit theactioncenterco.org/aboutus/special-events or call the Action Center at 303-237-7704.
‘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 27-28, 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. 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. MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF ‘RAPUNZEL’ PHAMALY THEATRE Company presents a musical production of “Rapunzel” at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. For tickets, go to www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, call 303-987-7845 or stop by the box office. PHAMALY THEATRE PRODUCTION
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PHAMALY THEATRE Company presents its touring production of “Rapunzel,” a witty, tongue-in-cheek, one-hour musical retelling of a perennial favorite that gives us a possessive mother who happens to be a witch, a tentative young man who happens to be a prince and a strong-willed but naïve young girl with the longest hair you’re ever likely to come across. Performances are: Saturday, April 4 (11 a.m.) at Lakewood Arts and Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-987-7845 or go to www.lakewood. org/tickets for tickets. Saturday, May 2 at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Performance time and ticket sale date to be announced. Go to www. phamaly.org. THEATER REGIONAL PREMIERE
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.
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 online at www.theedgetheater.com or by calling 303-232-0363. For mature audiences.
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THE EVERGREEN Players present “Reality Check” through 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.
The ninth annual Senior Connection Health Fair will run 9
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The fair will feature products and services that promote health and wellness for area seniors and adult children. Covenant Village of Colorado, in Westminster, will be at the fair, offering information about the community and its various programs and services. Go to www.covenantcolorado.org or call 877-341-0295 for information or to RSVP.
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ALZHEIMER’S BASICS Learn the facts about Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s
Association of Colorado presents the Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Chelsea Place, 14055 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora; from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, April 2, at Kaiser Aurora Center Point Clinic, Amethyst Room, 14701 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora; 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 11, at Village at Lowry, 150 Quebec St., Denver; 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Brookdale, 9160 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch; 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, Covenant Village, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster.
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., Arvada. 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. LEARN CANINE MASSAGE LEARN AND practice the basic strokes and routines to support the physical and emotional well-being of your furry friend. Canine massage class is 1-3:45 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Doggie Delights on Broadway, 1432 S. Broadway, Denver. Class benefits Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue. Bring your dog and a dog bed and small rug. Register at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382. DOG TRAINING MISHA MAY Foundation Dog Training and Rescue offers a free introductory class 2-3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Canine Rehabilitation and Conditioning Group, 3760 S. Lipan St., Englewood. Class gives an overview of force-free philosophy and methods, and teaches basic fundamentals and techniques. Attending one of these classes will enhance your overall training experience. No dogs. RSVP at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or 303-239-0382. RELIGIOUS DISCUSSIONS HOW TO live out faith without being a jerk will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “How to Be True to Your Faith (Without Being a Jerk): Confessions of a Religious Ethicist,” features an interview with religious ethicist Jacob Robinson. Participants will gain practical skills for having religious conversations in a way that engages people instead of pushing them away. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. EASTER EGG Hunt JOYLAND CHURCH plans its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 4, at 10605 Green Mountain Falls Road. Kids can hunt 10,000-plus eggs, enjoy bounce houses and games, eat a barbecue lunch and win prizes. A special family friendly musical “On the Third Day” will be performed. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Bring a basket or bag for collecting eggs. Event is free; donation suggested for the lunch. TROLLHEIM SPRING TEA
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LUTHERAN CHORALE, based in Lakewood, presents “St. John Passion,” by Bob Chilcott, 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/ ARVADA COLTS BASEBALL
otherwise known as Pop Art. Pioneers of the American Pop Art movement such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg, and James Rosenquist will be featured, while the rest of the exhibition will highlight regional contemporary artists and their perspectives on Pop Art today. Exhibit is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 29 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Go to www.ArvadaCenter.org.
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.
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DON DEMOVICH, oil; Nikolo Balkanski, oil; Margaret Jensen, oil; Tony Eitzel, photog-
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.
MASS MEDIA, culture and production will be the focus of the first exhibition in 2015,
2 p.m. or from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Lil’ Angel Pet Boutique, 1014 S. Gaylord, Denver. Class benefits Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue. All supplies and snacks are included; for ages 10 and up. Register at 303-777-0224.
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. As an added attraction, 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.
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TROLLHEIM SONS of Norway plans its spring tea at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Trollheim Lodge, 6610 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. With the special delicacies and the lovely setting, it is a very popular event and sells out quickly. Tickets are $18 per person. Reservations accepted from now through April 11, or until sold out. Call 303-989-4496.
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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.
raphy 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.
SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST EXHIBIT SPECIAL EFFECTS artist Sonya Shannon will have an exhibit that features 13 original prints, including a triptych, through 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.
EVENTS NATURE PROGRAMS MAJESTIC VIEW Nature Center offers a number of programs this winter. Must register by calling 720-898-7405 or stop by the center. Schedule: Getting Ready to Grow, a series to help you plan your vegetable garden, from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 28 (watering wisely). Tai chi, redirect the stress of live into something smooth, nourishing and strengthening, through Monday, March 30 (beginning class is 6:15-7:15 p.m. and continuing class is 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. FAMILY HISTORY PROGRAM
HEALTH TOMANDO CONTROL-DIABETES TRAINING TOMANDO CONTROL Colorado-Diabetes Leader Training will be offered 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 at the Link Recreation Center in Lakewood. This one-day free leader cross-training is worth 1.2 CEUs. The training certifies leaders to facilitate the evidence-based diabetes self-management class from Stanford University for Spanish speaking communities. To register, participants must have attended a Tomando Control Colorado four-day training in the past or complete the training March 23-26. Training participants should speak Spanish fluently. For more 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. CRAVINGS AND WEIGHT GAIN ACHIEVING YOUR healthiest weight is not about dieting or even pure willpower, but rather understanding how certain foods affect blood sugar levels and appetite. Learn how nutrient-dense meals support healthy metabolism and which nutrient supplements support healthy blood sugar levels and appetite control. Program is 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Natural Grocers, Lakewood, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-989-4866.
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From left, Cheryl Busch (third place), Susan Drexler (second place) and Nancy Bielak (first place), the winners from the March 19 Senior Spelling Bee, stand smiling and laughing with one another as they talk about their prizes. Bielak won by correctly spelling boutonniere. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Learn to party (like a president) “Party Like a President: True Tales of Inebriation, Lechery, and Mischief from the Oval Office” by Brian Abrams, illustrated by John Mathias c.2015, Workman $14.95 / $18.95 Canada 272 pages The campaigning has started already. It sure seems like the last election ended yesterday, but here we go again. So: Democrat? Or Republican? Does policy influence your politics, or do you consider personal matters in the voting booth? Read “Party Like a President” by Brian Abrams, illustrated by John Mathias, and you might drink to both. Like every good citizen, you had a hand in putting somebody in the White House a few years back. Or maybe you didn’t; either way, you expect a sense of steady decorum and respectability from POTUS. But that’s not always what you get. Take our first president: contrary to what pop culture wants you to believe, George Washington wasn’t just some stuffy old guy with bad dentures. Yes, he was tucked snugly in bed by 9 p.m., but there was a reason: in addition to being an accomplished white lightning distiller, ol’ George could reportedly put away the vino. Other presidents were no slouches in that department, either. Thomas Jefferson had a wine budget of somewhere around $300,000 in today’s dollars. James Madison was famous for lively parties, mostly thanks to his wife, Dolley. Andrew Jackson kept his staff properly, um … hydrated. Herbert Hoover enjoyed cocktails throughout the prohibition era. But a bit of imbibing isn’t all that’s happened in the White House. The widowed John Tyler unabashedly wooed a woman young enough to be his daughter, as did Grover Cleveland (who also took responsibility for an illegitimate child). Woodrow Wilson was a philanderer, and Warren Harding liked to nickname his body parts. John Quincy Adams played billiards (gasp!). Ulysses Grant loved his smokes, while Chester Arthur loved to eat … and eat … and eat. This book obviously isn’t for stuffedshirts who can’t take politics with a sense of playfulness. It’s irreverent, hilarious and the illustrations by John Mathias make it easy to read — so find this book before the next election. “Party Like a President” will make it easy to plan your next party. Teddy Roosevelt’s drug of choice was caffeine; he was said to drink more than a gallon of coffee every day. JFK was notorious for his many vices, and FDR loved nothing more than a good toga. But not everybody living at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue was wild: Andrew Johnson rarely drank. James Polk was too busy working to indulge in anything. And William Henry Harrison wasn’t in office long enough to do anything improper. Presidents are people, too, so it shouldn’t surprise you that the Oval Office has been the Oh!-val Office a time or two in history. “Party Like a President” makes it all fun to read about. But scandal isn’t only what you’ll find in this book. Because this is, after all, a collection of historical anecdotes, author Brian Abrams also informs his readers while he
Abrams entertains them with tales of Washington wickedness and executive excess. Abrams debunks myths, offers up tasty sidebars, and serves up laughs – then he includes authentic drink recipes so we can guzzle with the GOP and dance with the Dems, too. This book obviously isn’t for stuffedshirts who can’t take politics with a sense of playfulness. It’s irreverent, hilarious and the illustrations by John Mathias make it easy to read — so find this book before the next election. “Party Like a President” will make it easy to plan your next party.
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Goalie Nolan Hector makes a save for Wheat Ridge during the March 19 boys lacrosse game against Cherry Creek. Hector made nine saves, but the Bruins pressed the attack in the second half and won the game, 8-5. Photo by Tom Munds
Farmers lose tough battle Cherry Creek edges young Wheat Ridge lacrosse team, 8-5 By Tom Munds tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Wheat Ridge coach Chris Knott would have preferred a win, but he still was pleased by his young boys lacrosse team’s performance in an 8-5 loss to Cherry Creek. “We came out tonight to make a stance, and, for the most part, I’m not overjoyed but I’m content with the way we played,”
the coach said. “For the most part, the team stepped up, worked their butts off and that’s all a coach can ask.” The March 19 loss gives the Farmers a 2-2 record going into spring break. But the team won’t be idle this week, traveling to California to play games against Santa Fe Christian, Pacific Ridge and Eastlake. After the spring break trip, Wheat Ridge returns home to local lacrosse action April 1, with a home game against Monarch. Last year was a banner season for the Farmers. Wheat Ridge was 7-0 in league, seeded No. 1 in the state tournament and advanced to the finals by winning three games by 5 goals or more. However, Wheat
Ridge lost the classic matchup of two evenly matched teams to Ponderosa, 13-11. “This is a new year and new challenges for us,” Knott said. “We are very young with only four seniors on the roster. Also, we are stepping up as we move from 4A to 5A against the big boys.” The March 19 game started off well for Wheat Ridge as the Farmers scored twice and took a 3-1 advantage into the second quarter. The Farmers maintained the advantage and took a 3-2 lead into halftime of the game that was marked by a fast-tempo and hard hits. Wheat Ridge scored the first goal of the third period, but then the Bruin offense
shifted into high gear, scoring four unanswered goals to build a 6-4 advantage going into the final period. The Bruins went on to win the game, 8-5. “We had a good outing tonight and went into halftime with the lead,” Coach Knott said. “But this is a young team, and we are still growing. We had a rough third quarter, but, for the most part, it was a good step for us. I see us steadily getting better. It was a little rough out there tonight but playing rough with a team like this only makes us get better.” Against Cherry Creek, Zack Hall and Regan Devine each scored a pair of goals and each had one assist.
Eight great goals for Lakewood Girls soccer moves to 3-2 following big win By Scott Stocker Lakewood’s Christine Leas-Burnley was certainly able to shine under a bright sun. And in the meantime, she helped rain goal shots down on Adams City’s soccer team. Leas-Burnley, a quick-paced sophomore striker, scored three goals in the first half to help pace the Lakewood girls to an 8-0 victory against visiting Adams City last Friday. In the process, the Tigers improved to 3-2 while the Eagles fell to 1-1-1 in the non-league encounter. Lakewood’s Delainee Evans can be credited with the winning goal as she scored the game’s first, unassisted, with 27-minutes, 29 seconds left in the first half. Her sister, Denaya, followed with the Tigers’ second goal, also unassisted, with 13:34 left in the half. The next three belonged to LeasBurnley, one unassisted, the other two on passes from her teammates, Taylor Hagar and Hannah Straussburger. “I think we played strong physically,” said Leas-Burnley, who has scored four goals this season. “We made the open
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passes and we were able to concentrate and move the ball. It was just a fine team effort on all our parts. I had a better job on my finishes than others this season. Our offense was able to finish and to be very competitive.” Leas-Burnley scored her first goal with 11:32 left in the half and the second with 7:43 remaining. She finished her quick onslaught with 2:57 left lifting Lakewood to a 5-0 lead. Then, with a scant :32-seconds left, freshman Sophie Caswell scored off an assist from Emma Cohen for the 6-0 advantage. Lakewood’s Dana Coren also had a fine game, playing both in goal and striker and
is credited with an assist on the game’s final goal from Abby Berkery’s goal. Number seven was scored by Savanna BordenMcClease with 28:00 left in the second half, unassisted. “We did play a tough team today, despite what the score shows,” Coren said. “We all worked hard and we worked together. They came out in the second half and played strong against us. I’ve been starting with the varsity since I was a freshman, but it’s always been a learning experience.” Lakewood coach, Tom Noor, was more than pleased with his team’s effort and he knew it was going to take a determined effort from the start. “We played a physical game today,” Noor said. “Last Wednesday we played Pine Creek and lost, 3-2, in overtime, but we played well. The girls were really up and it was intense out there today. We were able to make the passes today and I think a lot was due to our game with Pine Creek. The key is to play well and win our games against 5A competition.” Of note, Adams City is a young team with only two seniors in the lineup. Leading the way for the youthful Eagles is Tara Castillo and Vanessa DeLaRosa. They know well what is expected of them this season from their coach, Lez Westcott, and team-
mates. “I think we did a credible job, especially in the second half when we had some good opportunities,” Castillo said. “We just needed more touches on the ball. They were quick passers and they were able to beat our defense. We’re young, only seniors, me and Vanessa. But, there is some good young talent here.” Added DeLaRosa, “I think we actually did pretty good, especially in the second half when we were able to move the ball. We can improve and I feel confident about the rest of the season. Young, yes, but we are learning.” Westcott was disappointed in the loss, but not by the overall player of her young team. “This was a very physical game today,” Westcott said. “We played so much better in the second half and I’m proud of how our mid-field was able to work. We had some good opportunities, but our shots hitting the side and top of the goal was disappointing. I just think the girls played their hearts out and made the second half competitive. I think we are continuing to improve.” Lakewood will continue action March 31 when it plays at Northglenn. Adams City is off until April 7, when the Eagles will host Rangeview.
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SPORTS ROUNDUP Girls Soccer
Green Mountain 4, Summit 0 – Green Mountain scored three times in the first half to win on the road on March 19. Eaglecrest 1, Arvada West 0 – Caity Wooley saved ten shots in goal for the Wildcats in a road loss on March 19. The Wildcats managed six shots on goal but could not find the net. Arvada 2, Manual 1 – The Bulldogs rode two first-half goals to pick up their first win of the season on the road on March 19. Lakewood 8, Adams City 0 – The Tigers scored six times in the first half to notch a home win on March 20. Christine Leas-Burnley bagged a hat trick in the win. Pine Creek 3, Lakewood 2 (OT) - Pine Creek used an extra-time goal to knock off visiting Lakewood on March 18. Ralston Valley 2, Cherry Creek 0 – The Bruins and the Mustangs were two of four teams to drop out of the latest CHSAANow.com 5A Girls Soccer rankings, but the Mustangs responded with a win on March 18. Rachel Bolin scored a goal and set up Jenna Giambrocco for the second to lead the attack at home. Renee Roemer went the distance in goal picking up the clean sheet with four saves. D’Evelyn 4, Thompson Valley 3 – Goals from Bella Olson, Aubrey Sotolongo, Emma Leoni, and Payton Sampson led the Jaguars to a home win on March 19. Sotolongo added an assist to her goal as Alyssa Gibson led the team with two assists. Courtney Stutheit stood tall in goal in the close game, notching eight saves. D’Evelyn 1, Centaurus 0 – Becca Mazur capitalized on a pass from Aubrey Sotolongo to net a second-half gamewinner for the Jaguars on March 17. Courtney Stutheit kept the clean sheet in goal with five saves. Faith Christian 11, Frontier Academy 1 – The Eagles’ Amanda Lopez scored five goals and provided three assists in a comfortable win at home on March 17. Tabor Batug scored a brace and added assist in the win. The big win could have been larger but Faith attackers were whistled for being offside 13 times in the game. Standley Lake 2, Bear Creek 0 – Freshman Hannah Frazier scored a goal and assisted the other, both in the second half, to lift the Gators to a win over the Bears on March 19. Frazier scored her goal off of an assist from Meghan Deherrera and then assisted Caylie Hartman’s goal. Golden 2, Frederick 0 – First-half goals from Emily Oltmanns and Hannah Stoner pushed the Demons to a win on the road on March 16. Kelsey Wheeler preserved the win with the clean sheet in goal. Standley Lake 4, Thornton 0 – The Gators scored twice in each half to knock off the Trojans on March 18. Camille
Bear Creek’s Kaitlyn Chavira battles to retain possession of the ball against Standley Lake forwards Caylie Hartman, left, and Hannah Frazier. Both Hartman and Frazier would score in the 2-0 Standley Lake victory. Photo by Glenn Wallace Roundup continues on Page 31
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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) A pesky health problem should clear up soon. Meanwhile, travel -- both for personal as well as for business reasons -- is strong in the Aries aspect this week, and well into the next. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Look for Bovines to be on the move this week, whether it’s traveling for fun or for business. Other “moves” include workplace adjustments and, for some, relationship changes. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Geminis who have just gone through a hectic period involving job and/or family matters might want to take some well-earned time out to relax and restore those drained energy levels.
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Garcia scored once and notched two assists in the win. Taylor McRae, Meghan Deherrera, and Morgan Rubendall each scored a goal for Standley Lake. Eaglecrest 5, Pomona 0 – The Panthers trailed 1-0 at the halftime whistle, but a second-half goal-fest from the Raptors meant a defeat for Pomona. Pomona 9, Gateway 0 – The Panthers scored nine goals after placing 27 shots on goal in their home contest on March 19. Arapahoe 4, Pomona 0 – The Warriors solidified their No. 2 spot in the latest CHSAANow.com 5A Girls Soccer rankings with a road win on March 17. The Warriors used three second-half goals to knock off Pomona. Sydney Maxson scored a brace and Grace Parsons and Alexandra Jackson each scored in the win. Wheat Ridge 3, Brighton 0 – The Farmers found the net three times in the first half to take a road victory on March 17. Wheat Ridge placed 10 shots on the Bulldog goal in the win. Wheat Ridge 5, Pomona 0 – The Farmers used four second-half goals to take their contest with the Panthers on March 16. Freshman Macie Browne scored a brace and recorded two assists and junior Nikki Strickler netted once and added an assist. Abby Bausch picked up the clean sheet in net.
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Eaglecrest 9, Golden 8 (OT) – Two goals apieces from Max Pinch, AJ Greiner, and JP Simpson was not enough to push the Demons to a win over the Raptors on March 20. Tanner McAdoo picked up 10 saves in the loss. Golden 6, Denver South 1 – Tanner McAdoo saved 11 shots in goal as the Demons held the Rebels to a single firstquarter goal to win on the road on March 18. Adam Kreller scored once and had an assist and JP Simpson, Jamie Foster, Grant Kochmann, Max Pinch, and Joseph Encinas each scored once. Cherry Creek 8, Wheat Ridge 5 – The Farmers, No. 9 in the CHSAANow.com 5A Boys Lacrosse rankings, led the top-ranked Bruins 3-1 after the first quarter but the Bruins rallied for a win on March 19. Cherry Creek outscored Wheat Ridge 6-2 in the second half for the comeback. Wheat Ridge 15, Boulder 11 – Zach Hall scored four times and recorded four assists as the Farmer pulled away from the Panthers late to pick up a win on March 16. Dima Makarove scored twice and assisted three others with Austin Haid and Andrew Frerich scoring twice apiece. Lakewood 6, Smoky Hill 5 – Lakewood held on at home to knock off Smoky Hill on March 18. Eaglecrest 10, Green Mountain 4 – Dustin Ossello scored twice and the Rams received a goal apiece from Travis Larkin and Jack Lucas in their road loss on March 18. Summit 8, Green Mountain 3 – Junior Pyke Reed notched 20 saves in goal but the Rams could only find the net in the third quarter in a loss on March 16. Jack Day scored twice and Jack Lucas added a third, all in the third quarter, to cut a 5-0 halftime deficit to 7-3 after the quarter.
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Ralston Valley 19, Thompson valley 3 – Olivia Sandoval scored six goals and assisted two others as the Mustangs jumped out to an 11-1 halftime lead in their win on March 19. Sydney Hauffman scored three times and picked up two assists, Marin Felosci scored three goals and had an assist, and Jessica Gibson, Jordan Winchester, and Mackenzie Winchester each scored twice in the win. Valor Christian 20, Golden 15 – Sophia Niemi and Peyton Meyer combined for 11 goals and five assists to lead Valor to a road win at Golden on March 19. Morgan McDonald finished with a team-high four assists in the win. Golden 18, Eaglecrest 5 – Morgan Dasch recorded nine goals and three assists to lead the Demons to a home win on March 17. Sage Windell and Kat Adams scored three times and had two assists each in the win.
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Ralston Valley 5, Smoky Hill 3 – After the Buffaloes scored three runs across the fourth and fifth innings, the Mustangs’ Tyler Phillips came to the mound in relief and retired six straight, four by strikeouts, to hand the Mustangs a win at Coors Field on March 21. Josh Robinson led the Mustangs offense finishing 2-4 with a RBI and a run scored. Monarch 1, Wheat Ridge 0 – An un-
earned run in the bottom of the third inning sent the Farmers to a road loss on March 18. The Wheat Ridge bats were held to only a single hit by Sylas Anderson in the loss. Damian Padilla had masterful performance on the mound, despite the loss, as he struck out nine and allowed six hits and the unearned run in the contest. Mountain Vista 12, Arvada West 4 – The Golden Eagles scored five times in the top of the second to take control of their road contest as the Wildcats on March 18. Cole Brook drove in three runs and Brady Subart, Will Dixon, and Cooper Shearon each drove in two in the win. Brandon Formby earned the win by striking out six and allowing three runs in 4.1 innings of work. Lucas Ciacco finished 3-4 with a double, a homerun, four RBIs, and a run scored for Arvada West. Green Mountain 7, Castle View 2 – Josh Ramirez struck out 10 Sabercats allowing two hits and an unearned run in six innings of work to lift the Rams to a home win on March 18. Talon Schaller scored twice and drove two runs in and Chase Upson finished 2-3 with two doubles in the win. Green Mountain 10, Berthoud 2 – Three Ram pitchers combined to hold the Spartans to a single earned run on two hits with 13 strikeouts in Green Mountain’s win on March 17. Colton Faubion earned the win striking out seven and allowing an unearned run on one hit in three innings. Anthony Martinez drove in three runs and scored twice to lead the offense. Lakewood 15, Boulder 14 – The Tigers scored nine times in the fifth and four more in the sixth to secure the comeback win in their game on March 17. Danny Collins and Luke Klatke each drove in a three runs as Collins and Marcelo Sanchez each recorded three hits. Trevor Kehe scored three times and drove in two runs. Casey Thompson picked up the win in relief tossing the final 2.1 innings allowing three hits, no runs, and striking out three. Kent Denver 2, Faith Christian 0 – Faith Christian put together seven hits but could not find a way across the plate in their loss on March 17. Kent Denver scored once in the bottom of the first and once in the fourth to back up a complete game shutout from pitcher Cole Whitaker. Elizabeth 4, Alameda 1 – Elizabeth’s Sean Herr and Alameda’s Daniel Sanchez put in two quality performances on the pitcher’s mound in their teams contest on March 18. Herr earned the win going the distance allowing a single unearned run on four hits while striking out nine Pirates. Sanchez, in a hard-luck loss for Alameda, surrendered four runs on six hits over seven innings with three strikeouts. Alameda 10, Conifer 9 (9 innings) – The Pirates scored in the bottom of the seventh to send their contest with the Lobos into extra innings where the Pirates won it in the bottom of the ninth on March 16. Anthony Bellante reached base five times in six appearances and scored four runs and Jaime Berumen notched four singles, a walk, a HBP, a RBI, and a run scored in his six at-bats. Bellante picked up the win, after blowing a save due to an unearned run in the seventh, by throwing three innings allowing only three hits. D’Evelyn 10, Pueblo County 3 – The Jaguars scored four times in the fourth to erase a 2-1 deficit against the Hornets in the afternoon on March 21. Dylan Nelson went 5-5 with two doubles, an RBI, and a run scored at the plate and Jacob Boyer drove in three runs in a 3-4 day. D’Evelyn 15, The Classical Academy 7 – D’Evelyn scored seven runs in the top of the first to take an early hold of their morning game on March 21. Matt Helmreich went 2-5 with a triple, three RBIs, and two runs scored and Willie Gordon drove in three runs in the win. D’Evelyn 12, Pueblo South 2 – An eleven-run fifth inning brought the Jaguars contest with the Colts to an early end on March 20. Willie Gordon drove in three runs and Mitch Menard scored twice and drove two runs in to lead the offense. Menard allowed two runs, one earned, on six hits and struck out four in four innings to notch his second win of the season. D’Evelyn 21, Sand Creek 2 – The Jaguars crossed the plate 14 times in the bottom of the fourth inning to bring their contest with the Scorpions to a close early on March 16. The Jaguar offense took advantage of 11 walks to go with their 18 hits led by Grant Witherspoon who reached base and scored in each of his five plate appearances with two hits, two walks, and a reached on error. Witherspoon drove in three runs in the game. Mitch Menard picked up the win on the mound striking out six and allowing no hits over 3.1 innings.
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