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Typewriters changed often during the years of their prominence, from color to build. Features like a standardized keyboard and widespread use by women both contributed to their popularity in society. Photos by Clarke Reader
NEWS TECHNOLOGY
Phonographs/radio
The introduction of sound recording, both for entertainment and information, drastically changed the way people communicated. KLAK was one of the area’s first radio stations, and according to research found by museum curator Caitlin Lewis, it featured country and Hawaiian music, as well as comedy and musical acts. The station was owned by Maurice “Morey” Davolt, and became KEPN, a local ESPN affiliate, in the 1980s.
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The development of communication technology is largely a process of miniaturization and mobility, said Lewis, and perhaps no technology is more indicative of that fact than the evolution of the telephone. Telephone service came to the city in 1909, and was located out of a family home near West Colfax Avenue and Carr Street.
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he Lakewood Heritage Center’s newest exhibit taps into the vibrant history of how people get their news. From newspapers and radio to television and computers, the exhibit collects devices from the 20th century that tell the story of evolving technology and how it influenced society.
“Decoding the History of News in Lakewood” will be on display at the center, 801 S. Yarrow St., through Aug. 15. “This exhibit is more about the people and how they get the news, then the actual news itself,” said Caitlin Lewis, museum curator. “Developments paralleled a lot of the
communication changes that were happening in the U.S.” Most of the items on display come from the center’s collection, but residents, History Colorado and Telecommunications History Group all contributed. Katie Steinberg went through the Heritage Center’s paper archives to
pull stamps, postcards and some newspapers — all early providers of news. “I really like the photojournalism section — it’s great to see the colors and things photographers used during that time,” she said. “Much of how people communicated then is different than we think of now.”
Print and photo journalism
Color printing signaled a huge change for print media, and gave residents a new color palette in which to see the world. The Lakewood Sentinel embraced the changes, and has been keeping the pulse of the community for 83 years. The paper started with just 2,000 subscribers.
Harvesting for a good cause Olive Garden, Action Center work to bring fresh food to clients By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com After a year in its new location in Denver West, Olive Garden has donated nearly 9,000 pounds of food to the Action Center through the restaurant’s Olive Garden Harvest program. The restaurant started giving early, said general manager Gregg Young. While the restaurant was preparing for its grand opening, the staff was preparing and testing Olive Garden dishes, and all those preparatory dishes went to clients of the Action Center. “We love those soft opens,” said Mag Strittmatter, Action Center executive director, with a laugh. During the year, Young and his team donate between 80 and 300 pounds of food a week to the Action Center. The food comes from a variety of sources, including large to-go orders that don’t get picked up to changes in promotions and menu items that require some culinary testing. “Anything we can send to them, we do, so everything gets utilized,” Young said. “It’s
QUICK FACTS Olive Garden’s restaurants have been participating in the Harvest program since 2003, and have donated more than 66 million pounds of food to those in need. Soup is one of the most common dishes that gets donated to the Action Center, but any dish can be donated.
great to see how excited our team here gets about helping people out through donations.” The restaurant has a freezer where they keep all the food that will be donated, and once the Action Center picks it up, the food doesn’t stay on the organization’s shelves for long. “We’re transitioning from our pantry set-up to something more like a self-selected grocery store, and retrievable food is a big part of that,” Strittmatter said. “We want our food to get to our clients as close to fresh as we can.” Grocery shopping is a client’s last stop when they visit the Action Center, after they visit with caseworkers and volunteers to help address their needs, and clients are provided a shopping list that focuses on healthy and balanced eating. Olive Garden relied on community out-
Denver West Olive Garden general manager Gregg Young loads soup to be donated to the Jeffco Action Center. In the past year the restaurant has donated around 9,000 pounds of food to the Action Center. Photo by Clarke Reader reach to find out which organizations had the most need, and Young said the Action Center was the name he kept hearing. “It’s gratifying that our imprint still makes a difference,” Strittmatter said. “We’re all part of the great ‘we’ and the work we’re doing is touching people here in the community.” The community-minded spirit that ac-
companies the campaign has infused the staff at the restaurant, and Young is very proud of the work everyone is doing. “We want to consistently be doing projects like this,” he said. “What I love is how touched the staff is by all the work the Action Center does. They’ve become its biggest advocate.”
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Bill organizes study group for body-worn cameras By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Lawmakers have proposed a slew of bills addressing law enforcement procedures, including the creation of a policy group and grant program for police body-worn cameras. In January, 170 police agencies were surveyed and it was found that 47 of those agencies use body-worn cameras to some degree, according to Lone Tree Police Chief Jeff Streeter. A bill proposed by Rep. Angela Williams, D-Denver, and Rep. Daniel Kagan, D-Englewood, creates a policy group made up of law enforcement officials as well as district attorneys and public residents who would draft policy recommendations for law enforcement agencies who want to deploy body-worn cameras.
Recommendations presented to the general assembly in 2016 would be used as a guideline for law enforcement agencies who may want to apply for a grant to help purchase cameras. “Public confidence in our police agencies is low,” said Williams. “Without public support the difficulty of the law enforcement becomes even harder,” she said. “The use of technology can improve police practices and build community trust and legitimacy.” The grant program would be administered by the Department of Public Safety. “From the sheriff’s perspective there are an awful lot of things about this bill that we’re really pretty excited about,” said Chad Day, representative for the County Sheriffs of Colorado. “Body-worn cameras are a great option for a tool for law enforcement to have … it also provides some extra accountably for deputies and officers.”
A LOOK AT THE BILLS HB15-1290 Rep. Joe Salazar and Rep. Daneya Esgar — Stop Police Interference Cop Incident Recordings Summary: Bill creates a private right of action against a law enforcement agency if a person records an incident involving a peace officer and a peace officer destroys the recording or seizes the recording without receiving consent or obtaining a warrant or if the peace officer intentionally interferes with the recording or retaliates against the person making the recording. The person who recorded the incident is entitled to actual damages, a civil penalty of $15,000, and attorney fees and costs. Vote: bill laid over for future action What they said: “This bill is intended to protect our first amendment right to record police officers in a public place and to uphold our fourth and 14th amendment rights when it comes to protections against seizure or destruction of recordings and or property,”
said Rep. Daneya Esgar, D-Pueblo. HB15-1287 Rep. Angela Williams and Rep. John Cooke Peace Officer Training Improvements What this bill does: Currently there are 20 members of the peace officers standards and training board. The bill expands the membership to 24 members by adding four more lay members to the P.O.S.T. board. The bill requires the governor to consider an applicant’s age, gender, race, professional experience and geographic location when making appointments to the board. Vote: Passed 13-0 What they said: “It is vital that law enforcement provides training that recognizes the unique needs and characteristics of minority communities; whether they are victims, witnesses of crimes, subjects of stops or criminal suspects,” said Rep. Angela Williams, D-Denver.
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“Dale Cat-Huly” by Carla Pawlewicz is just one example of the the myriad creations artists can make with their fiberglass cats as part of the Tails of the Painted Cats. The annual event is the main fundraiser for the Cat Care Society. Courtesy photo
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creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Cat Care Society’s annual Tails of the Painted Cats fundraiser is underway, and the painted fiberglass cats will be traveling the region during the summer while they are up for auction. Here are five things you should know:
The Tails of the Painted Cats event is entering its fifth year as the organization’s top fundraising event. The cats must completed by June 4, when they are set to debut at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery. The Cat Care Society is changing this up next year. They will change the Tails of the Painted Cats event into a biennial event, to alternate with a new “Paws on the Green” golf tournament at Meadows Golf Course. There will be 23 cats decorated for this year’s event, and the organization’s 100th cat will be sold this year, Dorsey said. Artists are kept involved with their creation throughout the entire process, until it finds its forever home. The cats will be auctioned off at an Oct. 10 gala at Pinehurst Country Club. Bidding will end a week before the gala. The event will also feature a silent auction of 18 “flat cats” decorated by artists. “If you’ve been thinking about getting one of these cats, you’ll definitely want to this year, because there won’t be any more until 2017,” said Jane Dorsey, event coordinator and artist. Bids can be made at the event or at www.catcaresociety.org.
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Field of Dreams comes true Long-awaited facility opens at Foothills Elementary By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Foothills Elementary’s new baseball field has been three years in the making, but on a sunny afternoon in April, the Field of Dreams finally became a reality. Students and staff of the school, along with faith leaders, Jeffco board and city staff were all on hand on April 3, to cut the ribbon and start a new season for the school. “We’ve waited for this for a very long time. It was over three years ago that we first sat down and thought hard about this day,” said principal Sue Borzych. “We believed it would hap- pen, and didn’t give up.” The school fields, 13165 W. Ohio Ave., had not been updated in decades and could not be safely used by the students. Thanks to fundraising efforts by the school and community, the project received a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), which will pay for $339,090 of the $450,000 project. The school had to
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raise the remaining $148,000 on its own. The project got started in 2011 when Reg Cox, pastor of Lakewood Church of Christ, and the Lakewood Pastor Group — which is made up of pastors from 16 different churches — had a meeting to hear about local schools’ needs. “This is a really blessed day for all of us, and we have great school leaders that have worked with us,” he said. “This is the first project for the Lakewood Church Network, but we’re already working on three other school projects.” While the day was a celebration, the project is not yet finished. “This is only the end of phase one, and we have phase two coming, which will include features like community gardens,” said Ward 4 councilman David Wiechman.
Ward 4 city councilman Adam Paul and Jeffco superintendent play a game of catch at the opening of Foothills Elementary’s Field of Dreams. Photo by Clarke Reader
RESIDENTS REACT Mayor Bob Murphy We talk a lot about a concept called community building, and today is about all of you coming together to work on this field. I’ve talked a lot about a project called Lakewood Linked, which is about this very thing. And didn’t we hit a home run?
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This has very much been a team effort, a community effort. Today is a tribute to the way we can all come together.
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This is not just a field — it’s an intersection, a crossroads. It’s a way for all of us to do something for the common good.
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Kennedy announces election run Worked for Perlmutter, Tyler
CHRIS KENNEDY QUICK FACTS • Born in Colorado Springs. Moved to Lakewood 10 years ago. • Attended college at University of Colorado Boulder and studied Architectural Engineering. Received master’s at University of Colorado Denver in political science. • Works with Max Tyler, Mark Ferrandino and Ed Perlmutter. • Hobbies include biking, snowboarding, hiking, camping and tubing. • He likes to explore new restaurants and breweries. • Started his own rock band. For more information, visit www.kennedy4co.com.
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creader@colorado communitymedia.com State House Rep. Max Tyler is term limited, and while he still has until 2016 to serve district 23, he has already endorsed a successor to the seat — Chris Kennedy. We sat down with Kennedy to talk about his experiences working for Tyler, congressman Ed Perlmutter and what he would like to accomplish if elected. What made you decide to run for election? CK: When I first started in politics, it was because I was frustrated with my career as an engineer and with things that were going on in the world. I started volunteering, taking night classes in political science and working with Max Tyler, the Jeffco Democrats and Ed Perlmutter. I discovered this is the work I want to do — I really thrive getting into the weeds on policy issues. What are some of the issues you’d like to address if elected? CK: Environmental issues have always been big for me — when I was in high school I got involved in an open space issue. There are a lot of things we need to do to protect the air, earth and water. The Lakewood Sustainability Plan is incredible, and shows this issue doesn’t have to be about Democrats and Republicans. I’m also very interested in tax policy, and issues like TABOR. What do you think the best way is to ad-
dress the partisan issues facing the legislature? CK: You have to realized that 95 percent of what happens at the capitol are bipartisan, but it’s that five percent that you hear most about. There’s a real role for conservative voices in politics — I know conservatives who have a keen sense of unintended consequences and are careful not to jump on everything right away. It starts with open communication. What did Tyler and Perlmutter think of your decision to run? CK: They’ve been some of my strongest supporters. Max has been trying to get me to run for a year now, and Ed is very excited for me. I think Ed’s approach to politics is something any young, aspiring politician should look up to. He may not always do what people wants, but he always listens to
Chris Kennedy them and always tells the truth. What the next step for you? CK: I’m going to be getting to know people, and want them to get to know me.
I want to get out there and listen to people. I’ll be knocking on doors this summer and next summer so I can get a sense of what residents what their legislators to do.
LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD During the April 6 study session, city council received an update on Lakewood’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). Amy DeKnikker, an associate planner with the city, led the presentation about the 2015-19 consolidated plan. She said the city receives around $900,000 every year from the federally funded program
and all the money the city receives must benefit low-to-moderate income families and individuals. The consolidated plan for the next four years is the guiding document for the city’s block grant funds, and names some of the focus area for Lakewood. There are three main needs in the plan, Deknikker told the council, including
Council moved the issue forward for approval during the April 13 regular meeting. For more information, visit www.lakewood.org/CDBG. The next council meeting is a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on April 13 at Civic Center South, 480 S. Allison Parkway. — Compiled by Clarke Reader
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Budget update and forecast The board of education heard a presentation by Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Ackleson regarding the budget priorities for the community and staff in the district and the financial forecast. During her presentation, she highlighted the response from the community, staff and schools budget forums and their compensation and facilities budget priorities. She also informed the board of a decrease of $175 million in statewide, onetime funding for schools from the legislature. With this development, she urged the board to think carefully about their budget priorities and make decisions conservatively. The board also placed priorities on compensation, highlighting the need to look at increasing substitute teacher pay and those with relevant masters degrees as well as placing more dollars in the facilities funds.
Outdoor Lab sustainability The board heard a budget and sustainability update from the district’s Outdoor
Lab program. A week-long educational camp for sixth-grade students, the program allows them to study earth science, wildlife biology, astronomy, and forestry subjects in the Rocky Mountains. The presentation highlighted the organization’s structure, budgetary needs and assumptions, their tiered student fee structure and partnerships with schools, local business and the community.
Boundary modification Due to new construction and over capacity, the district is moving the articulation boundary around Stober and Vivian Elementary Schools. With this change, the 116 percent-capacity school should see a decrease in enrollment for those will move the boundaries to West 17th Avenue and Owens Street to the east; West 15th Place to the south, Quail Street to the West and 17th Avenue to the North. This will move an anticipated 24 students to Vivian Elementary, which can handle the influx of students at this time.
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Hold Congress accountable for shutdown In October 2013, Congress shut down the federal government for 16 days, putting the U.S. economy at risk and leaving 800,000 people out of work nationwide — 40,000 in Colorado. Estes Park sales tax revenue alone dropped 18.2 percent, two of our national parks lost more than $2 million in revenue each, and Colorado Springs had one of the top percentages of workforce affected by the shutdown. In addition to jeopardizing the nation’s safety, security and credibility, Standard and Poor’s estimated that the shutdown took $24 billion out of our economy. For countless Coloradans suffering the aftermath of unprecedented flooding, this shutdown was a kick in the teeth. While paralysis in Washington, D.C., extended the shutdown for more than two weeks, workers across the state continued to do their jobs, day in and day out. From police officers to teachers, business owners to assembly-line workers, they showed up to carry out their duties and fulfill their responsibilities. Coloradans didn’t shut down. Why should Congress?
Congress can learn a little something from the people in our state. That’s why Sen. Cory Gardner and I introduced a resolution last month to put pressure on Congress to avoid, or at least quickly end, these needless, damaging crises. Our plan establishes new procedures to keep senators at work until they end the shutdown. It would set in motion a constant series of live quorum calls and roll call votes until a bill to reopen the government has been signed into law. This would mean that senators would have to remain on or near the Senate floor — forcing them to open the lines of communication and work with
one another — until the government is reopened. This is how it would work. Following a full or partial government shutdown, the Senate would convene at 8 a.m. the following day. If a majority of senators are not present, a roll call vote to request the attendance of the absent senators would take place. Once a majority of senators — or a quorum — is achieved, a roll call vote will occur every hour up until midnight to ensure that the senators are in the chamber and working toward a solution to reopen the government. The new procedures would also include consequences for senators who choose not to show up. If the absent senators don’t respond to the request for their attendance, a motion to require their attendance would be put to a vote. The Sergeant at Arms would report the names and locations of the senators who have failed to report to the Senate floor. If the Senate still cannot achieve a quorum at that point, the Sergeant at Arms would be issued warrants to arrest the missing senators and bring them
to the Senate. Ideally, a bill like this wouldn’t be necessary. But Washington’s habit of turning routine responsibilities into government shutdowns has to end. At best, these changes will motivate Congress to avoid a crisis and do the work they were elected to do. At worst, they would at least force lawmakers to stay on the floor and work together until they find a solution to reopen the government. This type of political theater hurts our economy and competiveness, puts our safety and international reputation at risk, and most importantly continues to erode the American people’s faith in their government. No county commissioner or city councilor in the state of Colorado would put their credit at risk or jeopardize their community because of a disagreement or to prove a point. People wouldn’t stand for it. Coloradans don’t shut down, and Congress shouldn’t either. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.
Waking up to urban renewal in the metro area
Recent actions and a renewed awareness by citizens in the Denver metro area regarding Urban Renewal Authorities give dmany of us hope. We are heading in the right direction when it comes to government subsidizing development. But, we can do better to manage growth in a more creative, sensible, sustainable and financially prudent way. The passing of legislation by the citizens of Littleton last month, which limits the powers of their URA, ‘LIFT,’ is the most significant action taken in decades on this issue. Even after being outspent in the special election campaign 25-1, voters ensured they would have a say in how urban renewal projects in their city will be developed, funded and subsidized in the future. This vote is of landmark importance for citizens that feel the unchecked and often-misguided powers of URA agencies,
YOUR VIEW primarily at the municipal level, need to be addressed and redefined. Concerned citizens of Wheat Ridge (the Wal-Mart at 38th,) Westminster (mall redevelopment.,) Denver (the St. Anthony’s and Sloans Lake area,) and Arvada, where I live, (a Wal-Mart, a hotel, and two large apartment blocks in two years,) who value their community, believe it does and they are assembling, educating themselves and making their voices heard in a big way. At the heart of the argument is how the cities and URA’s fund these projects, which in most cases, is through a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) mechanism. Simply put, the TIF takes the potential, future property
tax revenues generated on the so called ‘blighted’ sites, that are earmarked for education and government services, and refunds them back to developers and the authorities themselves for up to 25 years. In an age where we cannot adequately fund education in this state this only exacerbates our budget problems. Citizens must stand up, speak up, and demand that these agencies are truly looking out for their best interests, both financially and culturally. We need to question whether retail is the answer for all these communities needs. What about subsidizing other needs like low-income and senior housing and transportation. We need to demand that they use (and provide us) factual financial data from prior projects and other planning and research tools when analyzing the details of these binding decisions that spend our future tax revenue. Do these projects actually
pay their way? There is evidence, presented by urban planning and similar organizations nationwide, that they do not. We have to slow down this massive ‘development train,’ that hands out subsidies primarily to developers and multi-national corporations, before it is too late. We can work to preserve community in the metro area through increased citizen awareness and involvement, a higher level of government accountability and potential legislative action in the state house. Don’t forget, it’s OUR hard earned tax money they are spending. Stand up folks and be heard! Di Giacomo, grew up in Arvada and is a building design and planning consultant focused on sustainable and managed growth. He is on Arvada’s Citizens’ Capital Improvement Plan Committee and ran unsuccessfully for the Arvada City Council in 2013.
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How do you respond to change? The world is changed ... I can feel it in the water; I can feel it in the earth; I can smell it in the air ... And Lady Galadriel probably made a killing in the stock market that winter. Because we recently bought and watched the final Hobbit movie, my family and I took a little time one day over Spring Break to watch the original “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. And, of course, those lines up above were the opening of the whole trilogy. And it got me thinking: when you sense change, what do you do about it? Turns out, times of great turmoil are also times of great opportunity. More millionaires, per capita, made their money during the Great Depression than at any other time in U.S. history. During the financial crisis and recession of 2008-09, Warren Buffett made billions of dollars investing in troubled investment firms; likewise, the U.S. Federal Reserve profited $82 billion in 2010 in investments it bought during the crisis. But, it’s not just financial crises that require quick thinking. Natural disasters require a special sort of thought process to survive. When a tsunami struck southeast Asia in 2004, 225,000 people died. But not everybody. In fact, there were people on the beaches who survived. What was their secret? They recognized that it was abnormal for the shore line to suddenly recede; they recognized danger, and they acted decisively to find safety. Others saw the shore line, but did
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nothing. They were trapped by what psychologists refer to as “normalcy bias,” that tendency of humans to compartmentalize new information into existing patterns so that their brains can continue to believe that everything is normal. Sometimes, things aren’t normal. We just celebrated Easter, an event which caused Christians, Romans and much of the known world, to embrace a “new normal.” Of course, then following the events last week in Indiana, there are a whole series of new normals to be dealt with. The pastor at the church we attend has spoken frequently about the changing patterns of American life and how they effect the church. He has noted that, based on public surveys, it is no longer possible for the church, writ large, to act as if it is a primary ethical authority in American life. The reasons for that are many, but the reality is that smart churches are changing their approach in their communities. Teachers in Jefferson and Douglas
counties are dealing with a “new normal” right now. The elected school boards in these districts are undertaking ambitious and widespread reforms. Some of these reforms reflect the reality I wrote about two weeks ago — that three decades of enormous investment have yielded embarrassing results. In some cases, those reforms have dubious basis in research; in others, they are nakedly political moves to strike at the power base of teachers. What remains to be seen is if teachers overcome their collective normalcy bias, and embrace the possibility that there may be real opportunities here, or if they devote all their time and energy to fighting for the status quo. Which, by the way, is not to say that there is not a plausible middle ground. But that’s for another day. These are interesting times we live in. Name an industry, I’ll show you people scrambling to figure out “what’s next.” Those who answer that correctly will be the leaders for the next 20 years. My father used to say that there is only one constant in life: change. The question is always how ready are you when the change comes, and how nimbly do you negotiate the new reality. 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.
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Stop and savor the poetry Have you ever played that game where you choose the three people you would most like to have dinner with? In one scenario (I have multiples), all three of mine are poets: Robert Frost – “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” Elizabeth Bishop – “One Art,” and William Blake, “The Tyger.” There are dozens more poets, of course, but I would absolutely delight in the company of these three. None of these poets is living, but that’s part of the magic of this game. We lost Bishop in 1979. Frost lived from 1874 to 1963, and Blake from 1757 to 1827. From experience, I know some of you are thinking, “Poetry? Really?” And, even as a poet myself, I do understand. Unlike the days of Bishop and Frost, and especially those of Blake, poetry is far less mainstream, yet, like any art, poetry has a dedicated following. And although poetry may be one of the most beloved art forms, it’s also one of the most misunderstood.
Some of the comments I get about poetry – my own included – are, “I just don’t get it,” and, “But what does it mean?” On occasion I struggle to respond, so because April is National Poetry Month, I wanted to clarify my own thinking. Simply stated, in his “Ars Poetica” from Pulitzer Prizewinning poet Archibald MacLeish, “A poem should not mean/But be.” Michael Henry, executive director of Lighthouse Writers Workshop (of which I am a member, and faculty in their Young
Writers Program), offers his take: poetry is catching the mind in the art of thinking. Lighthouse is the largest nonprofit literary center in Denver and the Mountain West, and Henry himself has been a poet since his college years, when, as a biology major, he applied to an Intro to Poetry class. For Henry, as it has been for most of us poets, the experience was transforming. Henry believes that – in contrast to work that seems intimidating – poetry doesn’t have to complex, and that, for him, the poems he enjoys most are those that share with the reader the experience of what it’s like to be human. I agree. Even as a poet myself, I am sometimes daunted by poems that are inaccessibly obscure … what Henry calls “hermetically sealed.” Of course, this doesn’t mean that I don’t appreciate work that is difficult … again, including my own. I read poetry for pleasure, for the rhythm, the sound, the images, the very music of
the words. But I also consume poetry to be challenged, to view the human experience from different perspectives, to just be with the poem. Although April is officially National Poetry Month, it’s not unrealistic to say that, for me, every month is a celebration of poetry, as are every week and every day. Poetry doesn’t have to be intimidating, but rather both stimulating and satisfying. So I heartily encourage you to try poetry if you haven’t, to find a poet that you like and spend some time with the work. Personally, to truly enjoy poetry, I need to slow down – never a bad thing – and savor each word as if I were at dinner with a most select group of friends. Andrea Doray is a writer who would love to suggest some poets to try. Do you have a favorite? Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
Poll: Income inequality not a rising concern Public’s focus on the issue relatively unchanged over the last few decades By Associated Press Interest in income inequality is all the rage in public debate nowadays, with political figures from Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the left to Republican presidential prospect Jeb Bush on the right decrying the widening gap between the wealthy and everyone else. But Americans aren’t nearly as fascinated by the issue as their leaders seem to be. The public’s focus on income inequality has remained stagnant over the past 36 years, according to the General Social Survey, which measures trends in opinion. Republican support for the government doing something to narrow the gap between rich and poor reached an all-time low in 2014, and even Democrats were slightly less interested in government action to address the issue than they were two years ago. The survey is conducted by the independent research organization NORC at the University of Chicago. Because of its long-running and comprehensive set of questions about the public, it is a highly regarded source of data about social trends. Numbers from the 2014 survey came out last week and an analysis of its findings on income inequality was conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the General Social Survey. Less than half of Americans — 46 percent — say the government ought to reduce income differences between the rich and the poor, a level that has held fairly steady since the survey began asking the question in 1978. Thirty-seven percent say the
government shouldn’t concern itself with income differences, while the rest don’t feel strongly either way. Division between Democrats and Republicans on the issue is at its widest point ever, with 64 percent of Democrats, but only 24 percent of Republicans, saying the government ought to do something to address it. The survey also finds a significant gap between different income groups. Only a third of those making more than $75,000 a year, but more than half of those making less than $30,000, want the government to take action. Younger adults — those under age 35 — are more likely than older adults to say the government should do something about the gap. “This is an elite debate, and it’s filtered through partisan lenses,” said John Halpin of the liberal Center for American Progress in Washington. “It hasn’t been strong enough to change the public’s mind.” It’s not necessarily the case that Americans don’t see income inequality as a problem. A Pew Research Center poll conducted in 2012 found 65 percent of Americans think the income gap has grown in the past 10 years, and 57 percent think that’s a bad thing. Halpin noted that polls consistently find high support for increasing taxes on the wealthy. And an AP-GfK poll conducted in January and February found 66 percent of Americans think the government does too much to help the wealthy, while 72 percent think it does too little to help the middle class and 58 percent think it does too little for the poor. Even among Republicans, half think the government does too much to help the wealthy and 74 percent think it does too little to help the middle class. But only 38 percent think it does too little to help the poor. Still, the new poll findings suggest limit-
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School vaccination records incomplete
You may have read that Colorado has the lowest vaccination rates in the nation among kindergartners, but a new law making this information available on request is a welcome change. Thanks to a state law passed last year, anyone — including parents — can now ask a school or child care facility for these rates. However, as I recently learned when researching preschools for my two-yearold son, the data on vaccination rates is incomplete. The Jefferson County school I was looking at, like others in Colorado, has a large number of students classified as “noncompliant.” That can mean parents are either getting their children immunized but not turning in the documentation, not filling out the paperwork to exempt their
children from getting immunizations, or the student is not vaccinated. But there is no way to know the difference. That’s troubling. Transparency around immunization rates is critical for parents like me who have children too young to be fully vaccinated. Not only do parents have a right to know about this data, but they also should be assured it is accurate. New rules being considered by the Colorado Board of Health should help. I’m also hopeful that as more parents ask for this information, schools will get better at documenting and reporting this data. After all, parents have a right to know the risk level of the environments in which they put their children. Emily Adams, Lakewood
ed interest in government action to change that. The results also find that American attitudes are sensitive to the way the issue is talked about. For example, 6 in 10 Americans think the country spends too little on “assistance to the poor.” But only 2 in 10 think it spends too little on “welfare,” a word that is more likely to carry negative connotations. Veteran Republican pollster Whit Ayres has tested extensively whether Americans respond more to cries to do something about income inequality or to increase middle class opportunity. The latter is a key part of the platform of Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, whose nascent presidential campaign Ayres is advising. “Defining the problem as the difference
between the rich and the poor is fundamentally not resonating with the vast majority of Americans — that is a more European definition,” Ayres said. “Most Americans don’t believe inequality is the problem. They want to make sure there are avenues of success for their children.” Ayres’ ideological opposite, Larry Mishel, president of the liberal Economic Policy Institute, agreed — to a point. “People may not rally around income inequality — that’s a bloodless thing,” he said. But then he noted some common political applause lines. “If someone is talking about the middleclass squeeze, wage stagnation or trying to lift people out of poverty, they’re talking about income inequality,” he said. Find more information at www.apnorc. org.
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“Godspell” at Miners Alley Playhouse taps into the community building that accompanied Jesus’ ministry. Photo by Cody Schuyler
‘Godspell’ spreads message of love Miners Alley hosts regional premiere of revival show By Clarke Reader
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here are some aspects of Jesus’ life and ministry that people are never going to agree on — that’s been the case for nearly 2,000 years. About one thing there can be little doubt — Jesus knew how to bring the people around him together. The message of connection and community is at the heart of Miners Alley Playhouse’s production of the 2012 revival of “Godspell.” The regional premiere of the show, featuring music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by John Michael Tebelaks, runs at Miners Alley, 1224 Washington Ave., through May 3. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. “I’ve always loved the show, the music, the message,” said director Brenda Worley Billings. “There’s this great sense of Jesus building this community around his teachings that comes through in the show.” “Godspell” is based on Matthew’s gospel, and follows Jesus as he gains followers through games, storytelling and more than a little comic panache. The revival version features new arrangements and contemporary references for the show by the original authors. “Jesus is the glue that brings this group of people together, so it’s a role to take charge,” said Matt Kok, who plays Jesus. “Jesus was forming this group of people around him who all love each other — how does he do that? It’s through all this different methods that you see in the show.” The cast also features Drew Horwitz, Jacquie Jo Billings, Ashley Brown, Jenna Haimes, Leslie Randle, Felicia Tuttle, Ian McCauley, Gabriel Morales and Carter Edward Smith. Growing up in a religious background helped Kok locate the characteristics that drive his portrayal of Jesus, but he said working on the character was a unique and thrilling opportunity.
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Since community is such a key theme of the play, it was crucial the cast all got along with each other, and to ensure this, Billings tapped into an improv atmosphere. “I was really sparked by the more improvisational feeling of the revival show, and that all comes down to casting,” she said. “I structured the call-backs in an improv setting so I could see which actors play best with each other. This led to hiring open-minded people who are willing to try new things.” Kok confirmed the sense of camaraderie between the actors carried over into their real lives. “We’ve been together and felt a lot of the same things,” he said. “It means so much on the stage, because we really feel the same way about each other.” Miners Alley’s intimate theater arrangement is perfect for “Godspell,” according to both Billings and Kok, because it makes it easier for the cast to break the fourth wall and interact directly with the audience. While the story of “Godspell” follows one religious figure, Billings and Kok said the message goes deeper than any single religion. “It is really about relationships and loving the people around you,” Kok said. For more information call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.
On April 13, get a sneak peak of the highly acclaimed golf movie “The Squeeze” with producer/director Terry Jastrow and producer/actress Anne Archer days before the national theater release. The event is a benefit for The First Tee of Denver. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Wellshire Event Center & Golf Course, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., with an open bar and appetizer reception; screening begins at 6:30 p.m. with an introduction from Jastrow. After the screening, there will be a Q&A I session hosted by Jastrow and Archer followed by an informal reception and cash bar. Cost is $85 for a single and $300 for a foursome. Register at www.TheFirstTeeofDenver.com/TheSqueeze. Email EventOvations@msn.com or call 303-7449195. “The Squeeze” features Jeremy Sumpter (“Peter Pan,” “Friday Night Lights”) and Chris McDonald (“Happy Gilmore”) who tee off in high-stakes gambling matches. The movie is Jastrow’s feature-film directorial debut from his screenplay based on a true story from Texas.
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As a partner of the Colorado Rockies, The Tavern Hospitality Group has created ways to bring some fun to the baseball season. Rockies tickets will be given away every Monday during happy hour at all neighborhood Taverns. Tavern Downtown has a buy-one-get-one draft beer special with a same-day Rockies ticket. And at Tavern Ballpark in Coors Field, Tavern will give $1,000 to a lucky winner if the Rockies hit a home run in the first inning. At all Taverns (excluding Ballpark and Mile High), guests can win Rockies tickets during Rockies Happy Hour Ticket Giveaway, to 7 p.m. Mondays. Guests can enter every Monday. During the 2014 season, Tavern gave away almost 10,000 tickets. Tavern locations include Littleton, Denver Tech Center, Lowry, Downtown and more. Tavern Hospitality Group owner Frank Schultz said, “Rockies season brings a lot of fans to our locations to watch the games, especially when spring fever kicks in and people want to hang out with friends on our patios. Our partnership with the Rockies allows us to add to those guest experiences and give them another reason to spend some time with us.” For additional information, visit www. tavernhg.com.
American Indian eatery opens
The metro area now has two locations of the American Indian-owned and -operated Tocabe restaurants. The newest location opened on March 7 in Greenwood Village. Traditionally, Americans have little understanding of food in the American Indian culture. This fact was a main motivation in creating Tocabe. Owner Ben Jacobs and his team wanted to help bring a voice to what Native food can be in today’s world. Tocabe’s Berkeley neighborhood location was featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in 2011. Tocabe’s Berkeley location is at 3536 W. 44th Ave., 720-524-8282. The Greenwood Village restaurant is at 8181 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite C, 720-485-6738.
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Homebrewing up a community
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he dark liquid woke me with a jolt of espresso-like flavor. But it wasn’t my normal cup of joe. It was beer. Black Sheep, to be precise. There were others, too: Red Banshee, Out of the Ashes, Malt Monster, Major Tom’s American Wheat and so many more, all beers representing local brewers who had gathered for an afternoon of conversation, friendship and beer. An undertone of excitement flowed among the more than 200 beer enthusiasts who crowded into the tavern at Fort Collins Brewery for one of the American Homebrewers Association rallies. That’s beer culture: A gathering of folks from across a region talking shop about beer, the homebrewing experience and sharing tips of the trade while appreciating the flavors enclosed in a pint glass. A new homebrewer myself, I couldn’t wait to drink in all the knowledge I could and become part of this down-to-earth, unpretentious community that revels in creating not only a beautifully crafted beer but also a family. “The craft-brewing industry has grown
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Inverness Hotel gets makeover
The Inverness has completed the first phase of a multi-million-dollar renovation project. The award-winning full-service hotel and conference center, situated east of Interstate 25 and north of County Line Road near Centennial Airport, underwent a $1.3 million renovation to its lobby, entrance, food and beverage outlets and event corridors. “We are thrilled to unveil the first phase of our renovation project, bringing a fresh, new vibe to the hotel,” said George Fischer, managing director of The Inverness. “The new design incorporates distinct elements of Colorado and the West with a modern and renewed style. Our updated design aesthetic allows guests to feel like they’re visiting a mountain retreat with a city feel.” Local interior architectural design firm Greenwood & Black designed the overhaul of the hotel’s open and bright lobby and gathering spaces. With local artists filling the halls and covering the walls with various pieces, guests can now enjoy playful Western
to be such a cultural phenomenon,” said Matt Bolling, the association’s event coordinator. “The amount of people who started breweries across the country started as homebrewers, doing these events as a way to bring it full circle and showcase the brewers that got their start through homebrewing.” I traveled around the tavern, speaking with brewers young and old in age and experience. I gathered tips on what equipment to use for my next batch; like where
references throughout the striking new lobby and meeting areas at every turn. Denver-based artist Grant Louwagie contributed major artwork to the lobby, and other featured Colorado artists include Lisa Kowalski, Jeff Jackson, Chris Kates, Ken Elliot, Maura Allen and Michael Baum. For more information, go to www. invernesshotel.com.
Mothersbaugh exhibit extended
Because of the overwhelming interest of art patrons, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) is extending the exhibit “Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia” to April 26. Organized by MCA Denver, this retrospective exhibition brings together the first comprehensive presentation of Mothersbaugh’s art and music to date. Though well known as a founding member of the popular band DEVO, Mothersbaugh has been a prolific artist since before the band’s inception. For more information about the exhibition “Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia,” ticketing information, special events and programming, or general museum questions, visit www.mcadenver.org.
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to find the best local IPAs, what makes the best ingredients for a sour beer. “It’s a blend of creativity and science,” said Steve Parr, the association’s assistant director. And, he added that beer is something meant to be shared. For me, that’s what beer is all about: Drinking a crisp IPA with friends on a warm Colorado day, discussing life. Towards the end of the three-hour rally, I sat down at the communal table that stretched from one end of the tavern to the other. Ideas and experiences surrounded me: how cherries intensify the taste of a sour beer, the importance of mastering consistency, and how beers vary in Germany, Ireland and Guatemala. I took a sip of a malt-like Chocolate Stout. Full-bodied and smooth, it was as easy to drink as chocolate milk. And I thought about the afternoon’s camaraderie, the knowledge I’d gained and the energizing excitement of the new community I’d found — all enclosed in a pint glass.
John Besh lunching at Rioja on Larimer Square March 27. Besh, based in New Orleans, was in town as the guest speaker for the graduation of the Colorado Culinary Academy. One of the scholarship recipients of the John Besh Foundation was graduating. Janet Elway, former wife of Broncos legendary quarterback and current General Manager and Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway, and her eldest child, Jessica Elway, trying out makeup at Posh the Salon for Jessie’s June wedding in Cabo San Lucas.
IN YOUR WORDS Floyd Morris, a financial services leader from Fort Lupton, began homebrewing when he lived in Georgia 14 years ago. “To be honest ... there was lousy beer where I was living,” he said. “There weren’t too many microbrews out there, so I had to start brewing my own.” Denver couple Darrell and Heather Schrock enjoy the quality time homebrewing brings to their marriage — it keeps them, they said, young and happy. “It’s engaging,” Heather said. “He and I love the freshness of homebrewed beer - there’s nothing better than a fresh craft beer coming out of my kegerator.” John Lyttle, an older Fort Collins brewer, likes how the skill of brewing creates a community of tastes, styles and friends. “It’s lots of fun to make your own beer and give it to your friends and have them try it,” he said. He calls one of his most recent brews Raspberry Wheat.
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Telling stories that span generations The Arvada Center 2015-16 Season
Arvada Center announces lineup for 2015-16 season
Saturday Night Fever (regional premiere)
By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Moments of questioning and discovery reside at different times in everyone’s life, popping up as different generations try to figure out this thing called life. Who am I? What am I doing in life? Is this who I want to be? Those questions and more will be asked and answered by the 2015-16 Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities theatrical season. “We have such a broad, diverse audience element that it (this season) will bring back memories, it’ll bring back recognition in each of those differences in time,” said Rod Lansberry, artistic director for the Arvada Center. The Arvada Center’s upcoming season presents a variety of shows to target all generations. From the search for the perfect man to the reality of death, this year’s performance lineup will have audiences making connections with each piece and searching for more. “As I was going through the shows, the ones that kept moving up the list as I started to eliminate this season, the shows I was actually looking the closest at kind of fit a generation,” Lansberry said. “It covers everything from the 1920s up to the 1980s and into current.” Lansberry will kick off the season with soulful funk and a dance in the stage version of the 1977 film, “Saturday Night Fever.” Following the trip into the ‘70s, will be a Creede Repertory Theatre World Premiere of “Good On Paper,” a modern-day story of discovery and being careful for what you wish for, and Irving Berlin’s lighthearted, seasonal favorite “White Christmas.” In 2016, audiences will watch as Jeremy Hatcher narrates his learning experiences around manners and etiquette in the comedy, “Mrs. Mannerly.” In the ‘60s drama
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Creede Repertory Theatre (world premiere) Good on Paper
By George Brant Black Box Theater Sept. 29 - Oct. 25, 2015 (previews Sept. 25, 26 and 27) Please note: This production contains some mature language and adult situations
White Christmas (based on the movie)
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The Mountaintop By Katori Hall Directed by Gavin Mayer Black Box Theater March 22 - April 17, 2016 (previews March 18, 19 and 20) Please note: This production contains some mature language and is performed without an intermission
“(I hope) that they’re able to relate to the piece, that they’re able to connect to the characters in the piece. Whether they see themselves, see someone they know, someone from their past — they don’t just leave thinking it was a good show. It’s in their head and they make a connection.”
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Patterson started her artistic career with a “Feminine West” series, which depicted the women of the early west. She eventually expanded into equine arts, with a focus on draft horses, wild mustangs and Indian paints of the western prairie. Petterson can be found in Who’s Who in American Art and Who’s Who in America. Her work has been published in Art of the American West, Directional Publishing Company and Inspirations Unlimited. She has won numerous awards including Best of Show at the Draft Horse Classic, Western States Horse Expo, Snake River Showcase. She was the 2003 Poster Artist for the Cowboy Poetry Festival in Big Bear Lake, California. All the paintings of dogs were produced specifically for this show, Eggemeyer said. “It’s a unique show, and something different than we’ve done before. Golden is such a dog-friendly community, we thought this would be a great way to commemorate man’s best friend,” she said.
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By Jeffrey Hatcher Directed by Edith Weiss Black Box Theater Jan. 26 - Feb. 21, 2016 (previews January 22, 23 and 24) Please note: This production contains some mature language
Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston Book by Peter Stone and Thomas Meehan Directed by Rod A. Lansberry Main Stage Theater April 26 - May 15, 2016 (previews April 22, 23 and 24)
“The Mountaintop,” the characters explore sociological and civil divides during the time of Martin Luther King Jr. Ending the season will be the main stage regional premiere of the musical “Death Takes A Holiday,” a story exploring death’s involvement in life and why mortals fear death. “I hope that they don’t just watch,” Lansberry said.
Artist Margo Petterson has been featured in the gallery for nearly 21 years, according to Spirits in the Wind co-owner Pam Eggemeyer. “I just fell in love with her work, and thought it would be a perfect fit for Golden,” Eggemeyer said.
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Based on the Paramount/RSO Film and the story by Nik Cohn Adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oakes Directed by Rod A. Lansberry Main Stage Theater Sept. 15 - Oct. 4, 2015 (previews Sept. 11, 12 and 13) Please note: This production contains adult situations
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YOUR WEEK MORE THEATER/SHOWS MUSICAL COMEDY, TAP DANCERS LAKEWOOD CULTURAL Center and Performance Now Theatre Company present “42nd
Street,” a razzle-dazzle musical comedy with a spectacular chorus line of tap dancers. Show runs from Friday, April 10, to Sunday, April 26 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For tickets, go to www. Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, call 303-987-7845 or stop by the box office.
CLASSIC GREEK TRAGEDY THE RED Rocks Community College theater arts and dance department presents “Me-
dea,” the classic Greek tragedy, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, Monday, April 13, Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, and two matinee performances at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12 and April 19, at the Lakewood campus. Go to www.rrcc.edu.
EVERGREEN PLAYERS SHOW 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. KITE MAKING, KITE FESTIVAL ASSEMBLE, DECORATE and take home your own sled
kite. Kite making classes are at 4 p.m. Friday, April 10; and at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Class for ages 4-10; cost includes all materials. Call 720-898-7405 to register. Participants are encouraged to come fly their new kites at the free Arvada Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Stenger Soccer Complex, 11204 W. 58th Ave. The festival also features pros flying their spectacular kites. Go to www.ArvadaFestivals. com or call 720-898-7403.
SNOW WHITE COLORADO ACTS presents “Snow White: Frozen Particles
of Ice with No Color,” adapted from the classic story by Cindy Troup and Shannon Stricker. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 10-11 and April 17-18, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, April 18, at the Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road, North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org for information and tickets.
THEATER SHOW MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Godspell (The Revival)” through 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.
MUSIC/CONCERT FOR EVERY CHILD A SONG ALPINE CHORALE and special guests the Casper Children’s Chorale perform songs rang-
ing from the silly “I Bought Me a Cat” to the soaring “River in Judea” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Tickets available at the door.
RABBI JOE BLACK CONCERT CONGREGATION B’NAI Chaim, a Reform Jewish Synagogue in Southwest Metro Denver, presents an uplifting evening with Denver’s Rabbi Joe Black. Well-known throughout the country, his musical skills are the vehicle for his message of spiritual awareness. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at B’nai Chaim in Morrison. Refreshments provided. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by visiting https://tikly.co/events/462. Go to www.bnaichaim.org or call 303-697-2668.
ART/FILM PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT VALKARIE GALLERY presents Vigorous Revelations, photographs by Julie Powell and Bob Coller Jewett. Powell is an Arvada-based fine art photographer whose portfolio consists of macro botanical works. Jewett is a photographic artists and fine art printer. The show runs through Saturday, May 3, with an opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 10, at 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood. Visit www.valkariefineart.com, www.ImagesByJulie. net and www.BobCollerJewett.com. CASTLE CLAY ARTISTS SPRING SHOW, SALE MORE THAN 30 local artists will gather for the Castle Clay Artists spring show and sale
Thursday, April 9, to Saturday, April 11, at the Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. In addition to functional and sculptural ceramics, the show will feature the best in jewelry, wood and glass creations. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 9-10, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11. Admission is free. Go to www.castleclayartists.com.
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PROBIOTICS: WHOLE BODY HEALTH BEGINS IN YOUR GUT GUT BACTERIA influences how every part of your body works – how easily you gain or lose weight, how your immune system functions, and your ability focus. Knowing supplements is essential for keeping your gut healthy. Program is from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Natural Grocers Lakewood, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Go to www. NaturalGrocers.com/mt. TRIM YOUR TREASURES EXPO IS YOUR home full from decades of collecting antiques, teacups, stamps, coins, or just general stuff? Come to the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, from 8:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, to learn from local businesses how to downsize. Also, register for one free seminar “Stories, Pictures, and Heirlooms” at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., presented by Karen Brady, P.C. Seminar space is limited. This event is free to the public; call 303-425-9583 to register. Vendors call 303-467-7197 for details and fees. EARLY SPRING POND MAINTENANCE BEAUTIFUL PONDS begin with an understanding of the natural balance of the pond habitat and the products that maintain the system. Instructor is Jeff Echter, Echter’s hardgoods manager. Program: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com.
EXPLORE THE colorful and fascinating world of some of Earth’s most unique creatures through art. Learn about their anatomy and lifestyles as you learn to bring birds to life on paper, discover key techniques for drawing them masterfully, and put those skills into practice with watercolor. From songbirds to raptors and more, come explore their world, where only the sky’s the limit. Program runs 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 15, 22, 29 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405. 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 REPUBLICAN MEN’S CLUB-ERS AND FRIENDS JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. The meeting is a breakfast buffet. All Republicans are welcome. The club’s upcoming meetings and speakers are: Monday, April 13, Randy B. Corporon, radio talk show host and Arapahoe Tea Party president, “What is the Liberty Movement, How to Keep it Going and Keep it Growing”; Monday, April 20, Dr. Paul Prentice, economics professor of excellence, “Privatizing Veteran’s Administration Healthcare.” FREE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS SONSIO OFFERS free vehicle inspections 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in celebration of National Car Care Month. Inspections include fluid levels, tires, lights and other
system components. Booths, displays, food, prizes, a car show and more also are planned. Sonsio is at 5630 Ward Road, Arvada. Visit www.ArvadaCarCareFest.com.
POND IN A POT IF YOU want a pond, but don’t have the space, pots are the answer. Create an aquatic garden in a container – it is easy, creative and fun. Instructor is Cory Wernstrum, Echter’s garden décor, pottery and nature specialist. Program: 6-7 p.m. Monday, April 13, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www. echters.com. PLANTING FOR SUCCESS TIPS AND techniques for planting trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals. Ensure success this season and get your new plants on the right track by planting properly. Learn how to improve soil, water properly, mulch appropriately and place plants in your landscape. Instructor is Brian Anglin, Echter’s landscape specialist. Program: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www. echters.com. HEARING GOD WHETHER GOD provides direction for decisions in life will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “How Do I Know What God Wants Me to Do?” includes a film featuring Michael Binder, who asked God to weigh in on whether he should switch careers. Lifetree participants will consider whether God provides guidance and, if so, how to hear it. Contact Polly Wegner at 303424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. SPRING FLING LUNCHEON CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S Connection plans its Spring Fling luncheon noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Reservations required; call 303-985-2458. FIRE BY FRICTION RUBBING STICKS together to make fire – you’ve seen it on TV but can it really be done? Learn from Sarqit Outdoor Living School the ancient technique of making fire from 6:308:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 15, 22, 29, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Once you master fire the opportunities are endless. We will focus on different types of friction fire each day: April 15, bow drill set; April 22, hand drill and plow; April 29, friction with metal. Call 720-898-7405. CHOCOLATE, WHISKEY PAIRING SCHOOL HOUSE Kitchen and Libations and the Chocolate Therapist host a Chocolate and Whiskey Pairing Class at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. RSVP with The Chocolate Therapist at 303-795-7913. INDIAN TREE MEN’S GOLF CLUB INDIAN TREE Men’s Golf Club is accepting applications now through the end of April. The club is one of the most affordable in the Denver Metro area. Our main objective is simply to play golf at a reasonable price. The club holds 16 weekend tournaments from April through October, along with summer-long single and two-man match play events, 6 Wednesday night 9-hole tournaments, and the summer-long CGA Interclub event. Indian Tree Golf Course is at 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Write to mensclubindiantree@gmail. com or go to www.ghin.com/eclub/cga/indian_tree_golf_course/ ARVADA COLTS BASEBALL ARVADA COLTS is looking for host families in the Denver Metro area for the summer 2015. Players with the baseball team would stay with families from Memorial Day through Aug. 5. The Colts’ schedule for this summer includes: meet and greet barbecue, Saturday, May 30, First Choice ER; youth game, 8 a.m. to noon, June 1-4, Pioneer Park; opening night, 7 p.m., Friday, June 5, Long Lake Park; golf tournament, 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20, Applewood Golf Course; Colts softball game against Arvada Fire, Monday, July 6; Regional Tournament, July 13-19, Long Lake Park. Contact info@arvadacolts.com for details and to sign up as a host family. 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: Nature Art from Around the World, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through May 20. GARDENS NEEDED FOR TOUR THE LAKEWOOD Arts Council needs gardens/yards to be considered for its 2015 garden tour on Saturday, June 27. The council is a nonprofit community arts group serving Jefferson County. The garden tour is one of its annual fundraising events. Sites should be in the west metro area such as Lakewood, Golden, Morrison or Wheat Ridge. Contact the arts council now through June at 303-980-0625 or LAC@lakewoodartscouncil.org to provide your name and contact information.
HEALTH COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Texas Roadhouse, 5515 Vance St., Arvada; Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Colorado School of Mines, Ballrooms, 1600 Maple St., Golden. HEALTHIER LIVING PROGRAM A PROGRAM to help people deal with the challenges of living with an ongoing health condition such as heart disease, a lung condition, diabetes or arthritis will be offered 1:30-4 p.m. Thursdays from April 9 to May 14 at Kaiser Permanente-Lakewood Medical Office, 8383 W. Alameda Ave. in Lakewood. Class is free and open to the community. For information and to register, contact Joni Saunders at COAW, 303-984-1845 or email joni@coaw.org. Visit www.coaw.org. COMMUNITY HEALTH, WELLNESS BRIDGES HEALTH and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center offers affordable community health and wellness services and classes. Classes include Mind-Body Connection, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 23; Yoga Basics, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, through May 29. Classes at 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Parking is free. Go to www.WellnessatBridges.com, or call 303-425-2262 to register; space is limited.
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April 9, 2015
STRIKEOUTS APLENTY Witherspoon lifts Jaguars over Holy Family
By Scott Stocker Just finding a way to first base became a struggle for the batters, but not necessarily a struggle for the pitchers, in last Tuesday’s nonleague game between D’Evelyn and visiting Holy Family. All but one player on each team struck out in a least once at bat in the game, finally won by D’Evelyn, 5-0. The only player for D’Evelyn to not strike out ironically was pitcher, Grant Witherspoon, who came on the pitch in the sixth inning and would be credited with the win. He replaced Cameron Brown on the mound. The only player not to go down via the strikeout for Holy Family was Kennedy Phillips. In all, there were 27 strikeouts in the game. Austin Brown had struck out 14 batters before being replaced by Witherspoon. The game was scoreless until the bottom of the sixth inning where D’Evelyn scored all of its five runs. Ironically, the game’s first run was scored on a wild pitch from losing pitcher, Xavier Chavez. And, it just so happened that run, considered the game winner, was scored by Witherspoon. D’Evelyn improved to 9-0 with the victory while Holy Family, now in its first season in Class 4A, dropped to 4-4. Over the course of
D’EVELYN 5, HOLY FAMILY 0 Holy Family 000 000 0 – 0 5 3 D’Evelyn 000 005 x – 5 3 1 HF (AB, Runs, Hits): Jake Karty 4-0-1, Kennedy Phillips 2-0-1, Alex Comeaux 3-0-0, Jon Coufal 3-0-0, Austin Brown 3-0-1, Joseph Jachmiak 3-0-1, Nick Kreutzer 3-0-0, Andrew Tinnon 3-0-1, Paul Elliot 3-0-0, Cameron Miller 1-0-0. Totals: 28-0-5. LP: Kennedy Phillips. DE (AB, Runs, Hits): Grant Witherspoon 2-1-0, Mitch Menard 2-0-0, Jonathan Strotz 2-1-0, Dylan Nelson 3-1-1, Matt Helmreich 3-0-0, Christian Cedillo 2-1-0, Cameron Brown 2-1-1, Adam Jolton 1-0-0, Jacob Boyer 3-0-0, John Zaller 1-0-1. Totals: 21-5-3. Home runs: Nelson. WP: Witherspoon
the season, the Jaguars have scored 111 runs while allowing only 12. On the other hand, Holy Family has scored 53 runs this season while giving up 58. Witherspoon was the opening batter of the inning for D’Evelyn in the sixth and he reached first on an error. He then advanced to second and third bases on wild pitches by Chavez and scored on yet another wild pitch making it 1-0. Two batters later, Jonathan Strotz singled and would eventually score on a home run by
Dylan Nelson that made the score 3-0. Following Nelson’s home run, D’Evelyn’s Christian Cedillo and Cameron Brown would later reach base via walks and eventually score the game’s final two runs off an error. “We got the hits when we finally needed them,” said Nelson, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound junior, who made up for his early two strikeouts. “That was my third home run of the season. We just tried to put the ball in play and had out troubles through the game. Despite Family’s record, we haven’t played a team that played us this hard yet this season. It was a good test for us.” Indeed, it was an interesting game for both coaches, D’Evelyn’s Dan Porreco and Holy Family’s Eric Nakayama. “These were two good teams out there today that played hard,” Porreco said. “It was lefthanders against a lot of left-handed batters. We did make the adjustments, but give their pitcher a lot of credit. Neither of us could get a lot of batters on base, but no one gave up out there. We haven’t faced this tough of opposition all year and they gave us a good game.” As it turned out, D’Evelyn only came through with three hits in the game. Besides the homer by Nelson, Brown and Adam Jolton had the other two hits. And, Holy Family didn’t help its cause by committing six errors in the
game. “We’re seeing some good baseball up here in 4A,” Nakayama said. “The kids are being tested and our pitcher did pretty good today. We’re an average baseball team and now being in 4A, we have to be more prepared.” There was a tense moment in the game when Holy Family’s Phillips was hit on the right side of his face by a pitch from Brown. “It was a pitcher’s duel and I think we all gave it some good efforts,” Phillips said after the game. “We just have to strive to get better, but this was a good game between two pretty good teams out there today. We need to concentrate more and that will help us be more competitive and I know we will. Getting hit in the face was just a freak accident.” Added teammate Mitch Menard, “They had a fine pitcher against us today and it was a pitcher’s battle. We just have to come out and be a lot tougher and do better overall. I think we’re gaining the experience we need and we just need to play our hearts out. We felt that we could pull it out, it just didn’t happen.” Holy Family plays its next game while opening Tri-Valley, 4A league play, April 6, at Roosevelt. D’Evelyn, from the 4A Jefferson County League, played Loveland, April 2, defeating the Indians, 16-6 in its final league outing.
Ralston Valley also came through with individual championships in the 110-meter and 300 hurdles where Andrew Wingard won them both. He took the 110’s with a time of :14.67 and won the 300’s, clocking :39.57. In both races he defeated Bear Creek’s Olabisi Johnson. Johnson ran :14.7 in the 110’s and :40.54 in the 300’s. However, Wingard came up short in the 200-meters where he was edged out by a lean from Lakewood’s Brock Miller, :22.35 seconds to :22.44. ThunderRidge had one individual champion on the day with Henry Frauenhoff winning the Triple Jump with a 44-10 ½ effort. It was good enough to better Denver East’s Julian Smith, who went 42-7. ThunderRidge had a good day in the relays as the Grizzlies won the 3,200 in 8:07.94 and the 1,600 relay in 3:28.29. They would also finish third in the 800 relay. The Discus was won by Patrick Byerly of Mountain Range, who came through with a toss of 148-feet, 1-inch. Sean Glenn of Longmont was second, throwing 142-8. This certainly was a meet in which the numbers of individuals in each event were going to get their opportunities to participate in major meet. And thank goodness the weather was outstanding for the most part. Yes, the
wind came up a few times, but not enough to really hamper all the events through the day. Monarch’s Issac Green was able to win the 800-meters with a time of 1:57.38. It was good enough to best 55 other runners among the various heats. It was, by the way, the event which had the lowest number of individual competitors. Pine Creek’s Zachary Alhamra helped his teammates in the team race with his second-place finish behind Green, timed in 1:59.18. “It was my race and I just wanted to go out and run it hard,” Green said. “We got out fast in our heat and it was tough all the way. There were some good guys who were not here today, but this is a confidence builder.” Ben Morgan of Highlands Ranch had to beat 63 others in the long jump. He was more than pleased with the win against the numbers in the field, but not with his distance of 23-0 feet. He was able to beat Lakewood’s Braden Smith, who leaped 22-3. “It was not nearly my best meet, but my third this season go at least 23 feet,” Morgan said. “I have a lot of confidence. It was a good day, though, and the key was to stay focused. I was second in the Chandler, Arizona meet and that had over 300 in the competition. So far, I’m real confident. I want to try and get 24 before state.”
Kings of the mountain
Ralston Valley wins Mountain Range track meet
By Scott Stocker
It certainly was a fine day on the track for Ralston Valley’s Mark Rockwood in the Mountain Range Invitational last Saturday. Not only that, it was a great day for his teammates. Rockwood was able the beat 92 other runners in the 400-meters to come away with a stellar victory in the highly contest event. He came through with a time of :50.86-seconds outsprinting Denver East’s Haylem Fitsum down the stretch. Fitsum was clocked in :51.37 with Prairie View’s Nicholas Maldonado finishing third, :52.0. “I just wanted to go out hard,” Rockwood said. “The wind had been down for much of the day, but came up and it was a killer in our race. But I think this is my best win in a long time against some very good competition. It felt good all the way through, despite the wind. My best has been a 51.8, but I think I may have gotten my PR today.” While Rockwood’s event was stacked with a wealth of runners, it was certainly that way the rest of the way for contestants. Yet his win
MOUNTAIN RANGE INVITATIONAL TEAM: Ralston Valley 66.5, ThunderRidge 62, Lakewood 54, Castle View 50.5, Monarch 44, Prairie View 39, Highlands Ranch 35, Longmont 35, Mountain Range 35, Bear Creek 33, Broomfield 31, Denver East 26, Arvada West 25, Pine Creek 24, Boulder 20, Fairview 17, Legacy 13, Lyons 13, Palmer Ridge 12.5, Horizon 12, Brush 11.5, Rock Canyon 11, Centaurus 7, Adams City 5, Aurora Central 5, Greeley West 5, Niwot 5, University 5, Montbello 0, Northglenn 0, Shinning Mountain Waldorf 0, Peak to Peak 0, Skyview 0, Standley Lake 0, Thornton 0. certainly helped Ralston Valley win the team title in the 35-team competition. The Mustangs scored 66.5 points to nip runner-up ThunderRidge, which scored 62, and thirdplace Lakewood, 54. The Mountain Range Invite could well be one of the biggest, if not the biggest, invitational of the season. What made the meet that much more interesting was each of the state’s classifications was represented by at least one of the competing schools. Not only that, each event had numerous competitors. For example, there were 115 boys who competed in the 100-meters,
Wheat Ridge kickers come through in OT By Scott Stocker When it comes to overtime games, twoout-of-three victories isn’t bad. That certainly was the case for the Wheat Ridge girls last Friday at Lakewood Memorial Stadium as the Farmers came through with a 2-1 soccer victory in overtime against 4A, Jefferson County League rival and visiting Standley Lake. Unfortunately for the Gators, it was their second loss in overtime to go with their one OT victory. Frankee Broer came through with the game winner with a scant 1:37 left in overtime on an unassisted shot from approximately 20-yards out to the front of the Standley Lake goal. The Farmers of coach Dan Watkins improved to 7-1 overall and 2-0 in the league while the Gators dropped to 5-3, 1-1. “This game gave me a lot of energy and to win in this situation is always special,” said Broer, a junior. “I told myself before the game that I was going to score in this game and that’s how it came out in the end. Standley Lake gave us a very tough game, playing us hard from the opening moments. “I think everyone on the team had a feeling
WHEAT RIDGE 2, STANDLEY LAKE 1 (OT) Standley Lake 0 1 0 — 1 Wheat Ridge 0 1 1 — 2 Second half: SL, Caylie Hartman, :29.42, penalty kick. WR, Alexandra Nillen, 13:22. OT: WR, Frankee Broer, 8:23.
we were going to win today,” Broer said. “Our team is like a family and this makes for a fun family gathering. Now, we just have to keep our momentum going and play well the rest of the season.” Wheat Ridge won its season opener in double-overtime against Holy Family, 2-1, March 9. But the very next day, lost to Ponderosa, 1-0, also in two overtimes. Standley Lake had lost to Doherty, 1-0, defeated Green Mountain, 2-1, before the Gators lost in their third overtime encounter to the Farmers. Standley Lake, coached by Jeff Vigil, took advantage of a penalty kick by Caylie Hartman with 29:42 left in the second half, for the Gators only goal. Wheat Ridge would rebound with 13:22 remaining in second half regula-
tion on a goal by Alexandra Nillen. “This was a game between two excellent teams and both fought eye-to-eye the entire way,” Watkins said. “It just came down to those final minutes. The girls had a lot of energy today and played with strong intensity. I’m just really proud of the effort and the determination they were able to show. This was a game in which neither team had an abundance of shots on the goal as defense seemed to prevail.” Nillen was also well pleased with the way her Wheat Ridge teammates played on a sunny, but somewhat of a windy afternoon. “We just came out and played with a lot of spirit and Frankee came through with that game winner,” said Nillen, who has seven goals this season.“It was fine competitive soccer out there from both teams and Standley Lake proved to be very competitive. Any time you go into overtime, you know it’s going to be tough.” Hartman, who also played 15-minutes in goal, certainly had high hopes the Gators would pull it out in the end. “This is our first year in 4A and I think that we’ve been coming out good,” said Hartman,
a senior. “Our team played hard to the end today. Our competition in 4A has been tough, but we still have to be more competitive. I just want to be able to step up my own game to help us get the wins.” Hannah Frazier also had a solid game for Standley Lake, yet this blooming freshman felt her team could pull it out in the end. “We worked hard, but things like this happen,” Frazier said. “We are confident, though, we can come through with a good and successful season. We just have to work hard to get those wins the rest of the year.” It was a difficult loss for Standley Lake coach Jeff Vigil. It definitely was a game in which most of the action throughout was played in the middle of the field. Overall, shots from the players on both sides were in short commodity. “I think the girls played their guts out there,” Vigil said. “This was a tough loss, but playing hard like that is what this game is all about. There was just a lot of great effort, with a lot of heart. We start five freshmen and I think the girls are playing beyond their years. Now, we just have to go forward.”
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April 9, 2015
Big meet means big times Girls score personal bests at Mountain Range Invitational By Scott Stocker
There’s nothing better than coming through with a personal best in any track event. And, what makes it all the better is doing it against the competition in one of ethe largest meets of the season. g That certainly was the case for Horizon’s .Madison Mooney as she came through to gwin the 800-meters with a time of 2-minutes, :16.94-seconds in last Saturday’s eMountain Range Invitational. She was able eto beat 83 other girls in the competition. The effort was good enough to beat Boullder’s Emery Bradlina, who clocked 2:17.76. r “I’m feeling awesome,” said Mooney. ,“I wanted to PR and I was able to do it by ythree seconds today. This meet has some -great competition and I’m very happy with emy performance. I really want to make it to nstate. A key is that my sister gives me a lot of good competition this season. She wasn’t in ythe race today, but I have her backing.” s The Mountain Range Invite could well
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be one of the biggest, if not the biggest, invitational of the season. What made the meet that much more interesting was each of the state’s classifications was represented by at least one of the 35 schools in the competition. Not only that, each event had numerous competitors, not just a couple of races in each event. For example, there were 115 boys and 105 girls who competed in the 100-meters, the largest contingents in any single event. The smallest number of com-
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Arvada West 2, Bear Creek 0 – Abby Kostelecky scored on an assist from Sarah White and set up a goal for Ally Ochs as the Wildcats won at home against the Bears on April 2. Caity Wooley saved three shots in goal for Arvada West. Alameda 2, Aurora Central 0 –Michelle Lopez set up Jacky Recinos for the opening o goal of the game, then curled in a free-kick from just outside the 18-yard box to life e the Pirates to a road win on April 1. Jamie d Gallegos went the distance in goal for the e shutout win. D’Evelyn 2, Conifer 0 – Stellar defensive
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of the year.” It was a record-breaking day in the weight events. Longmont’s Keely Parish broke the stadium record in the discus while Peak to Peak’s Tessa Anderson, was able to accomplish the same in the shot put. “I think I broke the stadium record, but it was not my best throw,” said Parish, who won with her toss of 153-feet, 2 inches. “It was very good competition and it was good to be here and perform well. Having the good weather today was certainly a blessing for all of us.” Anderson was able to better a field of 77 in the shot put and she was able to do it with a personal best effort of 38-4. Again, a teammate, Sarah Martinez, placed second with a heave of 35-11 1/2. “Winning here was hard and I took my time,” Anderson said. “This is a big PR for me and I just want to carry over to state. The stadium record was 38-1 1/4 and I threw 384. I was able to warm up a lot better than usual and it paid off. Now, I just want to do well at state and win it.” Pine Creek’s Amelia Henry and Dakota Divich finished one-two in the Long Jump to add to the success for the meet winners. Henry leaped 17-7 while Divich went 17-1.
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Poudre 1, Arvada West 0 – Arvada West - placed four shots on goal, but gave up a y goal in the second half to fall at home on e April 4.
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petitors was in the pole vault in which 41 boys and 36 girls competed. Thank goodness the weather was outstanding for the most part. Yes, the wind came up a few times, but not enough to really hamper the efforts. It also was a meet in which the top individuals in each running event were matched against each other in the first group of the track. The top individuals in the field events went against each other in the final groupings. The Pine Creek girls certainly put forth a good effort on the day with Alleandra Watts and Heide Baron coming though with fine winning efforts in the 100 and 400- meters, respectively. Watt was able to beat Lakewood’s Frankie Bernado with her winning time of :11.98 seconds to her close foes, :12.64. And, it was certainly not a win to be overlooked by this two-sport, Spring sport participant. On this particular afternoon, she was able to outrun 104 other competitors. “I just want to be good in both my sports as I’m also playing soccer this season,” said Watts. “I felt confident, but I just need to push myself more. Two sports is special and I’m just going to see what happens the rest
play from the Jaguars limited the Lobos to only one shot on goal as the Jaguars notched 12 in a road win on April 3. Two first-half goals were enough for the win thanks to the defense. Wheat Ridge 2, Standley Lake 1 (OT) – Wheat Ridge scored nine minutes into the extra-time period to claim a home win against Standley Lake on April 3. Caylie Hartman scored a second-half goal for the Gators in the loss. Wheat Ridge 2, D’Evelyn 0 – The Farmers scored twice in the second half to defeat the Jaguars in the first league game of the season for both squads on April 1 at D’Evelyn. Green Mountain 10, Arvada 0 – Green Mountain overwhelmed Arvada for 10 goals as the Rams won at home on April 3
in a league match. Standley Lake 2, Green Mountain 1 (OT) – Standley Lake found the net three minutes into the extra-time period to knock off home-standing Green Mountain on April 1. Taylor McRae and Meghan DeHerrera each scored with McRae tallying an assist on DeHerrera’s goal. Emily Naysmith set up McRae for her goal. Valor Christian 3, Golden 0 – Golden challenged Valor’s freshman keeper with eight shots on goal, but could not find the net in a home loss to the No. 3 team in 4A Girls Soccer, according CHSAANow.com’s rankings, on April 3. Littleton 1, Golden 0 – The Lions’ Carli Murray slotted home a second-half goal to lift Littleton over Golden in the first game of league action for both teams on April 1.
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Shayna Watkins saved seven shots in goal to notch her fourth shutout in seven games this season. The loss was the first of the season for the Demons. Evergreen 11, Arvada 0 – Arvada surrendered 11 first-half goals in its defeat in the first league game of the season at home on April 1. Lutheran 5, Faith Christian 4 (2OT) – Freshman Abigail Justus found the net for the third time in the second period of extra time to secure a March 31 home win and keep Lutheran undefeated on the season. Brenna Bloom scored the other two goals for the Lions. Amanda Lopez of Faith Christian matched Justus with a hat trick of her own. Roundup continues on Page 18
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Jefferson 4, Bennett 1 – Jefferson rebounded from a loss to knocof off league opponent Bennett at home on April 4. Kenya Alvarez’s brace and goals from Reyna Medrano and Estafani Lopez provided the offense. Middle Park 7, Jefferson 0 – The Saints dropped a home, league match to undefeated Middle Park on April 2. Jefferson 8, Nederland 0 – Kenya Alvarez led the Saints to a road win on March 31 by scoring a hat trick and assisting three goals. Josephine Quezada and Carmen Bustamante each scored twice in the win. Lakewood 4, Prairie View 1 – Three first-half goals sent the Tigers to their fourth-straight win on the road on April 3. The win is the sixth in seven games for Lakewood. Lakewood 1, Chatfield 0 – Ali McLagan’s second-half goal propelled the Tigers to a win in their first league game of the season at home on April 2. Dana Coren recorded four saves and a shutout between the sticks. Lakewood 4, Northglenn 0 – Lakewood’s Bridgette Woodward bagged a brace to lead the Tigers to an away win on March 31. Ali McLagan scored and assisted a goal to hand Northglenn its first loss on the season. Brighton 2, Pomona 1 (OT) – The Panthers scored in the second half to force extra-time before the Bulldogs struck in the ninth minute of the extra period to hand the Panthers a road loss on March 31.
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Conifer 14, Green Mountain 2 – Green Mountain surrendered nine second-half goals as they were held scoreless in the half on the road on April 3. Golden 10, Lutheran 3 – The Demons stayed perfect at home on the season as JP Simpson and Grant Kochmann each scored three goals to lift them to a win over the Lions on April 2. Chatfield 17, Lakewood 3 – The Tigers were overwhelmed at home by Front Range League opponent Chatfield on April 1. Monarch 12, Wheat Ridge 8 – Wheat Ridge allowed seven goals in the first quarter before attempting a comeback in a league defeat at home on April 1. The Farmers have alternated wins and losses through their first eight games.
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Ralston Valley 20, Conifer 0 – Twelve Mustangs found the net in a big home victory on April 4. Marin Felsoci and Olivia Sandoval combined for seven goals and three assists to lead the Mustangs attack to 14 goals in the first half. Emily Hipp, Jessica Gibson, and Jordan Winchester each scored two goals. Chatfield 23, Wheat Ridge 4 – Ryann Pierce’s three goals were not enough as Chatfield triumphed over Wheat Ridge on April 2. Amanda Malecki scored the fourth goal for the Farmers. Golden 19, Green Mountain 12 – Sage Windell scored seven goals and Morgan Dasch scored six times to lift the Demons over the Rams in league action on April 4. Gaby Hayden recorded 14 saves between the pipes for Golden. Douglas Co./Castle View 15, Green Mountain 12 – The Huskies held the Rams to three second-half goals as they logged a league win at home on April 1. Kyleigh Peoples and Megan Miller led the attack combining to score nine goals and assist five others. Freshman goalie Beth Setters saved seven shots for the Huskies. Golden 14, Thompson Valley 13 – Olivia Hayden scored seven times as Golden edged Thompson Valley at home on March 31. Sage Windell contributed with four goals and two assists.
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Wheat Ridge 5, Ralston Valley 4 – Freshman Ape Apodaca drew a twoout, bases loaded walk and scored Cole Dombrowski for the Farmers to knock off the Mustangs in literal walk-off fashion on April 4. Dombroski led the Farmers with two hits and two runs scored with Nate Sanchez finishing 2-for-4 at the plate with a run and a RBI. Arvada West 21, Castle View 15 – The Wildcats notched 19 hits and drew nine walks to knock off the Sabercats on the road on April 4. Luke Lastoczy finished 4-for-6 including a double and a triple with three runs scored and three RBI. Reece Hartman scored five times as a courtesy runner and Jesse Gonzales drove in four runs with three hits.
Green Mountain 24, Thornton 1 – Josh Ramirez homered, doubled, and drove in seven runs and Matthew Ramirez allowed one run on three hits and struck out eight in five innings as Green Mountain thumped Thornton on April 1. Reed Effrein knocked two doubles in a three-hit game to drive four runs in and score three times and Cole Shetterley drew four walks and scored three times. Legacy 7, Bear Creek 6 – The Bears scored in the top of the seven to even things at 6-6, but the Lightning came away with a walk-off win on April 4. Christian Hiep scored three times and drove a run in with three hits in five plate appearances. Kolby Bonato finished 2-for-3 at the plate with two doubles and two RBIs. Bear Creek 19, Horizon 2 – Bear Creek scored 10 runs in the bottom of the third to bring their April 1 home contest with Horizon to an end after five innings. Christian Hiep, Thomas Martinez, and Owen Pigati each drove in three runs and Pigati, Brett Carr, and Walker Rumsey each scored three times. Shane Cavallo struck out six and allowed two runs on four hits in five innings to take the win on the mound. Faith Christian 11, Bishop Machebeuf 0 – AJ Stephens’ five-inning, two-hit shutout lifted Faith Christian to a 3A Metro League road win on April 1. Stephens dominated the Buffaloes hitters with nine strikeouts. Sean Hyman went 3-for-3 at the plate with a double as Marcus Graves and Elijah Abeyta drove in two runs apiece. Gabe Hegarty and Nick Cortez each scored twice. Valor Christian 6, Pomona 5 – The Panthers scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh, but came up one run short of sending the game to extras in a home loss on April 4. Zach Langerak homered and drove three runs in in a two-hit performance for Pomona. Rocky Mountain 10, Pomona 0 – Second-ranked Rocky Mountain scored five runs in the first and tacked on three more in the second in a five-inning loss for Pomona at home on April 1. Four Rocky Mountain pitchers combined to hold the Panthers to two hits. D’Evelyn 16, Loveland 6 – The Jaguars win-streak to open the season is at 10 as they locked down another five-inning win at home on April 2. Grant Witherspoon tripled and scored three runs in a 3-for-4 day at the plate. Dylan Nelson reached base in all four of his plate appearances scoring twice and driving two runs in. D’Evelyn 5, Holy Family 0 – D’Evelyn’s Cameron Brown and Holy Family’s Austin Brown dueled on the mound for five innings before the Jaguars capitalized on four errors to score five runs in the sixth and win at home on March 31. Cameron Brown struck out 12 and allowed four hits in a no-decision as he gave way to Grant Witherspoon in the sixth. Austin Brown went the distance allowing three hits and striking out 12 in the loss. D’Evelyn’s Dylan Nelson hit a two-run home run in the sixth. Standley Lake 19, Thornton 0 – Ten Gators crossed home plate before the end of the first inning as Standley Lake captured a home win on March 31. Colton Guern had all the support he needed tossing five innings of scoreless ball allowing two hits and striking out nine. Brandon Maher doubled, tripled, and drove in four runs at the plate. Fossil Ridge 5, Lakewood 3 – Lakewood dropped their first home game of the season while being held to seven hits on March 31. Danny Collins recorded the only multi-hit day finishing 2-for-3 at the plate with two singles while also tossing 5.1 innings on the mound. Chase Powell, Marcelo Sanchez, and Jimmy Garcia each scored a run in the loss. Platte Canyon 11, Jefferson 7 – Eight errors and 11 allowed runs in the first five innings sent the Saints to their third-straight defeat on the road on April 2. The Academy 16, Jefferson 1 – The Saints lost their second league game on the season in a mercy rule-shortened game at home on March 31. Alameda 9, Berthoud 8 – Alameda took advantage of seven walks and six errors to score six unearned runs and hold off Berthoud in a neutral site game on April 3. Alameda 18, Arvada 1 – The Pirates exploded for 18 runs in four innings, including 13 in the second inning, to win a non-league contest at home on April 1. Allen Elliott struck out four and allowed an unearned run on three hits in a five-inning complete game. Elliott also scored three times and drove in two runs at the plate. — Compiled by Chase Ellis, cellis@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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A HEALING WHEEL Fundraiser seeks awareness for sexual abuse prevention By Crystal Anderson
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• Find a visible spot • Take blue and silver pinwheels, stake and hammer. • Hammer stake into ground to create a hole. • Lightly hammer pinwheel into ground • Enjoy! Individual pinwheel sponsorships cost $5; small gardens, $250; and large gardens, $1,000.
the growing need for these services in the Front Range communities. “This is really our chance to get the word out about child abuse prevention,” said Ashley Lapp, Ralston House development officer. “It’s a symbol of hope and healing for victims everywhere — it’s a positive show of support for victims.” Now in its fifth year, the Pinwheels program raises funds for the nonprofit’s victim advocacy, interview and medical services. It was originally started by Ralston House board president Ann Demers as a way to increase community awareness. Organizers hope to raise $55,000 this year. For the leadership at Faith, and other community partners, this program isn’t a fundraiser, but an opportunity to give back to the community and to be a voice for the voiceless. “We are responsible for our own community and this is part of our responsibil-
Ralston House Development Officer, Ashley Lapp, plants a pinwheel outside the Heritage Community Bible Church, 5615 W 64th Ave. Photo by Crystal Anderson ity,” King said. “Any time you raise awareness to the need in the community, it compels us to do something about it.” To sponsor a pinwheel or purchase a garden, visit www.ralstonhouse.net or con-
tact Lapp, 720-898-6744. “You can always treat the symptoms of the problem,” Kind said, “But by raising awareness for that, it compels us to find the solution to the problem.”
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