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Adventure Point opens
The Denver Area Council of the Boy Scouts opened Colorado Adventure Point April 18, at the Hamilton Scout Headquarters, 10455 W. Sixth Ave. The new facility features a two-story rock climbing wall, archery and air rifle shooting range, STEM classrooms and handcraft spaces. The space will aid scouts in earning merit badges, but will also be open to the community, organizations and schools for a variety of uses, including rental space for parties, meetings and classes. For more information, call 303-4555522 or visit coloradoadventurepoint.org.
Above, one of the many features of the Colorado Adventure Point is a HAM radio section, where scouts can learn how to used the devices and communicate with them.
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One of the features of the newly opened Colorado Adventure Point is a two-story climbing wall.
Council’s visit to city greenhouse
By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymendia.com City council visited the Community Resources Department greenhouse and shops during the April 20 study session, and learned about how the division keeps the city looking green.
City council visited the Community Resources Deparment’s greenhouse during the April 20 study session, and learned about how staff keep the city growing. Photo by Clarke Reader
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Types of plants: The greenhouse monitors the city’s perennials and annuals throughout the year, and ensure that the city’s gardens and landscapes are growing. Staff members said they are currently working on perennials cut backs, seeding and doing weed control.
Preparing for the annual perennial sale: The city’s sale is 8-11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, and greenhouse staff has been growing the plants for this event since October. They select 40 to 50 different varieties, and are including shrubs for the first time this year.
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An increase in jobs and a decrease in unemployment rates were among recent updates presented by the Jefferson County Economic Development Commission to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, April 14. Employment increased 3 percent in Housing continues on Page 15
ECONOMIC HEADLINES A well monitored ecosystem: The greenhouse has temperature monitors that keep plants at the right temperature and humidity (currently it’s around 70 degrees). There is also a system in place that will call staff members in case of problems.
Central irrigation control: Almost all of the city’s irrigation is handled in the central irrigation control room in the Community Resources Department’s shop. In this one location staff can monitor irrigation in the city, and make changes when necessary. “We’ve been acquiring central irrigation equipment since 1989, and right now we’re in the process of getting the most current upgrade to the system,” said Steve Carpenter, urban parks manager.
Hub of activity: The Community Resources shops are home to paint, wood and metal shops, as well as a mechanics area and chemical storage room. Around 37 staff run the shops, as well as fieldwork.
FedEx Corp. announced a new location at RMMA’s Verve Innovation Park. The company plans to construct a 216,000 sq. ft distribution center occupying 26 acres at 112th Ave., west of Simms St. The project brings more than $16 million in new capital investment and 144 jobs to Jeffco. The Empanada Market LLC announced plans to open a manufacturing facility for their successful empanadas. The company will occupy 6,300 sq. ft. in Westminster and plans to hire 30 employees over the next couple of years. The project brings $800,000 of new capital investment to the county. Mountain Toad Brewing, located in Golden, announced plans to build Toad Mesa, a 21,000 sq. ft. production and packaging facility in the Coors Technology Center. The new facility will also include a small tasting room and beer garden. The project will bring an additional 10 jobs and over $800,000 in new capital investment to the county. Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation is relocating their operations from Denver to Arvada. The new 14,750 square foot facility will also house a milk bank. The project will bring 24 jobs and $500,000 in new capital investment to the county.
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School negotiations get more specific
Nitty-gritty issues will be tackled By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Negotiators dived into core topics during recent negotiation meetings between the Jefferson County Education Association and the Jeffco Public Schools District. Following a month of small group meetings, the bargaining teams came together April 13, 15 and 20 to discuss their findings. Each small group, Educator Effectiveness, Collaboration and Autonomy, Educating the Whole Child, and Compensation, presented a brief, high-level overview of the work done to date, highlighting what they felt was important to possibly include in a potential Collaborative Bargaining Agreement (CBA). “District and JCEA acknowledge that
structures adopted for collaboration and shared leadership are not as important as the commitment to a collaborative culture and shared leadership. In other words, it’s vital to understand unless all the stakeholders are on board and all the stakeholders have that voice, the whole system breaks down,” according to a vision of collaboration read by Jayson Haberkorn, a member of the JCEA bargaining team. Following these brief presentations, the group selected criteria, or standards, by which the possible contract options would be evaluated and dived into their first topic, Collaboration and Autonomy, discussing potential contract items and structures to be in place around school-level autonomy, collaboration and conflict management. Within each of those topics, the group discussed the creation of committees to
Image is of the negotiating team, both the district and the Jefferson County Education Association, sitting in a roundtable during their March 14 meeting. Courtesy photo by Gabriel Christus address collaboration, scheduling, grievances and other topics, ensuring that they don’t duplicate each other’s work and that the district maintains an appropriate-level of direction, along with what disciplinary activities will be handled at school and district levels and what types of committees
should be and are necessary to be created. Negotiations will continue throughout the month of April, with the next being on Monday, April 27, at the Jefferson County Education Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden.
EDUCATION NEWS IN A HURRY JCEA files lawsuit against district
The Jefferson County Education Association filed a lawsuit against the Jefferson County School District, April 7. The suit states the district has repeatedly violated their 2011 contract with the union, and “continues to make or threatens to make, unilateral changes in wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment without negotiating with JCEA.” According to the suit, JCEA is requesting five things: an order that states the district violated the negotiated agreement; an order stating the district violated its duty to bargain in good faith; an injunctive relief requesting the district not implement any changes not negotiated with JCEA in the agreement and requiring the district to restore conditions to the status quo before any such changes; an order requiring the district to bargain in good faith; an order
requiring the district to pay for any attorney fees and costs incurred by the suit; and any other legal and equitable relief the court finds applicable. Colorado Community Media made repeated requests to speak with both the district and JCEA President John Ford, with no response.
highest amount of votes will win. The teacher will receive a $100 gift card for teaching supplies, and the school with the most votes will get a breakfast provided by the Jeffco Public Schools Cabinet. Winners will be announced May 5. To submit an entry, visit woobox.com.
Thank a Teacher contest
Outdoor Lab, the Outdoor Lab Foundation is hosting its ninth-annual gala, Saturday, April 25 to celebrate Jeffco’s sixth grade educational program. The gala, held at the Denver West Marriott Hotel, 1717 Denver West Boulevard, Golden, is $80 per person with proceeds benefiting the foundation, and providing more opportunities for Jeffco students to attend the program.
Jeffco Public Schools is hosting a “Thank a Teacher Video Contest” in an effort to recognize the district’s teachers work. The contest encourages students, staff, teachers and other community members to submit a short video describing how a particular Jeffco teacher has impacted their life. The community will then have the opportunity to vote for their favorite teacher in the contest, and the teacher with the
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Pomona receives outstanding arts award
In early April, Pomona High School was
honored as one of two Outstanding Arts Schools in the state by Think 360 Arts for Learning. Pomona will receive recognition by the Colorado Department of Education and Think 360 Arts, free admission for one teacher to attend the Institute for Creative Teaching, and a one-day arts-focused Think 360 workshop. According to a Think 360 Arts press release, Pomona and Aurora’s Thunder Ridge Middle School, showed commitment to the arts by both staff and students through an extensive amount of arts opportunities and courses offered through their curriculum as well as co-curricular activities. The schools will be honored at a ceremony from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., May 5, Jazz @ Jack’s, Denver Pavilions, 500 16th St., No. 320, Denver.
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10 years of ethics in business
Congressman Ed Perlmutter poses with representatives from McKinstry, at the 10th annual Ethics in Business Awards in Lakewood. McKinstry was the for-profit winner of the 2015 award. The non-profit award winner was The Denver Hospice. The ethics award is judged by ethics students at the Colorado School of Mines to select those organizations that best epitomize ethical behavior. The 10th annual awards luncheon, April 17th, featured keynote speaker Rebecca Love Kourlis, former state supreme court justice. It was presented by The Rotary Club of Golden, Golden Chamber of Commerce, and the West Chamber. Courtesy Lena Reese Photography t
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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Benefit barn dance for Jeffco 4-H to be held Treat the family to an evening of barbecue, auctions and dancing at the Jeffco Fairgrounds on May 2, and support 4-H youth development in Jefferson County through Colorado State University Extension. Festivities will be held in the Event Center Indoor Arena, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., in Golden. The evening kicks off at 5, with a barbecue dinner and silent auction. To reserve tickets, call CSU Extension in Jefferson County at 303271-6620 or purchase at eventbrite.com and search for 4-H Barn Dance. Tickets must be purchased by April 24.
Annual courage walk honors victims of crime On Saturday, April 25, victim advocates will host the 22nd annual courage walk for victims’ rights at the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. The walk, which
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coincides with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, is free and open to anyone in the community. The purpose of the walk is to honor the strength and courage of crime victims, and to honor those who lost loved ones to violence. The walk begins at the Jefferson County Courts and Administration Building, 500 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with a free continental breakfast. The walk begins at 11 a.m. The one-halfmile walk is wheelchair accessible and dogs on leashes are welcome. A suggested donation of $10 is encouraged. Donations will be used to maintain the Courage Garden, train victim advocate volunteers and provide for the needs of crime victims. For more information or to donate, visit victimoutreach.org or contact Lindsay Krug in Victim Services at 303-271-5570.
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Above, To celebrate 100 years, Denver Christian Schools held a celebration on April 16. The event also served as welcome party to the school at its new location. Students were able to participate by having a balloon release. Above right, Lakewood mayor Bob Murphy joined Denver in proclaiming April 16 Denver Christian Schools Day. Murphy was on hand at the school’s April 16 celebration to announce the proclamation. Photos by Clarke Reader
Legislature furthers bill that cuts testing
Senate Appropriations committee passes testing bill
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In response to the outcry of opposition surrounding the amount of student assessments, the Colorado Senate Appropriations Committee passed SB 15-257, which would eliminate some assessments throughout Colorado’s K-12 education system. “This bill, like several others that have been introduced implement the 1202 Commission recommendations,” said Senate District 22 Senator Andy Kerr (D-Lakewood). “257 cuts back on the amount of tests our students are taking while respecting the federal mandates around testing that we’re under.”
STATE TESTING REQUIREMENTS Colorado schools currently are required to carry out 22 different assessments on students, often ranging over several grades. An additional eight assessments are optional.
The bill, which has a $4-5 million price tag, addresses testing concerns by eliminating state assessments for eleventh and twelfth-grade students. Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics to all third-eighth-grade students and in one high school grade — as chosen by the district, charter administration, or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) — would continue. Students will also take a science assessment, at a grade level chosen by the Colorado Department of Education.
All eleventh-grade students would be required to take a college entrance exam. “I’ve heard loud and clear from teachers, parents and students that there’s too much testing going on in our schools right now,” Kerr said. “While I don’t think this bill is the perfect solution to this, I think it gets us closer and strikes a fairly good balance between our accountability and our need to lessen the testing burden.” While passed in appropriations, the bill has to be heard and passed in the house before it can move to be included in the state’s $25 billion budget, which was passed in early April. If passed, the bill would give local education providers, such as the Jeffco School District, more of a say on who takes what students test at the high school level, but not below. For Jeffco’s Chief Academic Officer, Syna Morgan, that’s where the problem truly lies.
“This doesn’t make a difference for our elementary schools and middle schools and it doesn’t address the significant burden of testing for our third-eighth graders,” she said. “From Jeffco’s perspective, we’re very large, so we have a lot of varying point of views on the testing issue. If the legislature doesn’t provide a clear solution, then the problems at districts and schools are going to continue.” Morgan said, the increasing number of assessments third-eighth graders take, not only needs to be addressed but drastically reduced before this problem is solved. An issue, both she and Kerr said, can be solved at the state level. “I believe the state needed to decide what the purpose is of the state assessments,” she said. “In my opinion, I think the state assessments should be holding districts and schools accountable to student achievement.”
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Paying homage to World War II
Staff at Red Rocks Community College dress as important figures of the era on WWII Day on April 9. The day was filled with lectures, costumes and USO shows. Members of the public also had the chance to meet veterans of the war. Photo by Clarke Reader
State legislators approve $25 billion budget Plan includes $70 million for surplus tax refunds in 2016 By Ivan Moreno Associated Press
A $25 billion Colorado budget with taxpayer refunds and more funding for education was sent to the governor’s desk after state lawmakers gave final approval to the spending plan last week. “No one pretends that this year’s budget was perfect. But it was collaborative,’’ said Republican Sen. Kevin Grantham, one of six legislative members of the budget-writing Joint Budget Committee. “We worked together. We didn’t get everything we wanted. We didn’t get rid of everything we wanted.” The GOP-led Senate approved the budget April 17 on a 31-2 vote, with only Democrats dissenting. The budget previously cleared the Democrat-controlled House on a 45-20 vote. Republicans were the only no votes there. The budget, which takes effect July 1,
includes funding increases for education, transportation, and money earmarked for surplus refunds for residents required under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. The document calls for money to be returned to taxpayers when the state’s revenue growth exceeds the rate of population growth and inflation. Most of the $25 billion includes federal funds over which lawmakers have little control. Included in the overall budget figure is $9.6 billion general funding — tax revenue that lawmakers oversee. However, even within that pot of money there’s little wiggle room. Schools alone receive $3.5 billion in general fund spending, an increase of $200 million from last year. “Not only are we working to restore past cuts to K-12 (education), this year our budget again makes significant new investments in higher education to reverse past budget cuts and to do what we are able to do to mitigate tuition increases,’’ said Democratic Rep. Pat Steadman, a member of the Joint Budget Committee. Public colleges are getting nearly $857
million in general fund dollars, about $100 million more from last year. Health Care Policy and Financing, which oversees Medicaid, takes up $2.5 billion in general fund spending and nearly $8.9 billion in federal dollars. For surplus tax refunds, lawmakers are budgeting about $70 million for next year when people file income taxes, and $117 million the following year. The first refunds will average between $15 and $47 for individuals, and between $30 and $94 for joint returns, depending on income. The Senate Democrats who voted against the budget criticized the refunds at a time when they would like to see more money for schools and colleges to continue restoring cuts from the Great Recession. Lawmakers approved the budget a day after Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper sent them a letter outlining a plan to try to resolve what he calls the state’s “fiscal thicket,” a series of conflicting constitutional and state legislative mandates that restrict taxing and spending. Part of Hickenlooper’s plan calls for re-
classifying what is known as the hospital provider fee, a charge enacted in 2009. The state then uses the money to get a federal match to help pay for more Medicaid patients. Currently, the revenue collected from those fees does not go into the general fund, but they still create a refund liability that the general fund must pay for, potentially at the expense of other budget areas. Hickenlooper’s administration says it wants to refund money to taxpayers the next two years. But by reclassifying the hospital provider fee, the state could avoid refunds in future years, making money available instead for transportation projects and schools. The plan was has received a lukewarm response from lawmakers. Some say there’s little time in the session to do anything about the governor’s proposal; others support refunding money to taxpayers. A more traditional way for the state to keep the money is to go to voters for permission — a politically risky move Democrats are reluctant to make.
LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Identification made in fatal traffic accident
The Lakewood Police Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred at South Wadsworth Boulevard and West Jewell Avenue at approximately 2:10 a.m. April 16. The investigation shows that a 2010 Honda Fit driven by 20 year-old Robert Buckingham of Centennial was travelling southbound on South Wadsworth Boulevard approaching West Jewell Avenue. A King Soopers semi-tractor and trailer was making a left turn from West Jewell Avenue onto northbound South Wadsworth Boulevard after receiving a green arrow. Buckingham failed to stop for the southbound red light and collided with semi-trailer in the intersection. Buckingham’s vehicle was lodged under the trailer when it came to rest. Buckingham was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi-truck was uninjured. There are no indications of alcohol or drugs involved with the semi-truck driver. Toxicology results for Buckingham are pending. At this point in the investigation, no charges will be filed.
Traffic shifts and closure of Westbound US 6 over Garrison Street
As part of the replacement of the structurally deficient bridge on US 6 over Garrison Street, CDOT will require multiple traffic shifts to place traffic on a temporary bridge structure. Beginning Thursday, April 16, traffic on eastbound US 6 will shift south onto the temporary bridge structure. Early this week, westbound US 6 traffic will shift onto the existing eastbound lanes. This traffic configuration over the temporary bridge structure will last until late-May. All local businesses remain open during the construction project and access will be provided. Three lanes will be maintained in each direction of US 6 during peak hours. The City of Lakewood has been an important partner in the planning and development of this project, which is scheduled for completion in late 2015.
House passes bill to address retirement crisis
The House gave voice-vote approval April 17 to a bill to seek solutions for the looming statewide problem of inadequate retirement planning. HB15-1235, sponsored by Reps. Pettersen and John Buckner, D-Aurora, would
create the Colorado retirement security task force to study and make recommendations on the factors that affect Coloradans’ ability to save for a financially secure retirement. One of the options for consideration would be the feasibility of creating a Colorado retirement savings plan for private-sector employees.
RRCC to host a sustainability celebration in Honor of Earth Day
Red Rocks Community College will host a Sustainability Celebration from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 27, at Lakewood campus, 13300 W. 6th Ave. The festivities will include a vendor fair, exhibits, lectures, workshops, and other educational activities to expand our community’s knowledge on preserving the environment. This event will also support the Girl Scouts as they earn their Junior Journey Badges and seek funds/donations of high efficiency light bulbs to donate to “A Little Help,” a non-profit that helps elderly in need. For more information, contact mariah. rossel@rrcc.edu or maria.ferguson@rrcc. edu.
New 2015 Jeffco Citizen’s Guide provides facts for citizen action
The 2015 “Citizen’s Guide for Jefferson County,” which lists national, state, regional, county and municipal officials for county residents, is now widely available within the county. The directory, compiled by the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County, contains nonpartisan information related to voting, schools, courts, and all levels of government affecting county residents. Additionally, it directs citizens to other information sources as well as to specific agencies and officials. Information contained in the booklet is current as of March 2015. For information on changes occurring after this date, please contact the information number at the appropriate state, county or local office. This guide was made possible through the generous tax-deductible donations to the League of Women Voters of Colorado Education Fund. Visit: www.lwvjeffco.org Free copies of the guide may be obtained at Jefferson County libraries, Jefferson County clerk’s and city clerks’ offices or from the Jeffco LWV Office, 1425 Brentwood, Suite 7, Lakewood, CO 80214, call: 303-238-0032, email: league@lwvjeffco.org.
Lakewood’s popular perennial plant sale returns
The City of Lakewood’s Urban Parks Division is holding its annual perennial plant sale from 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 2 at the Lakewood Greenhouse, 9556 W. Yale Ave. Greenhouse staff will be available to help local gardeners choose from the amazing assortment of hard-to-find perennials, shrubs and ornamental grasses offered for ecological, Western-style gardens and water-wise landscapes. Staff will provide informational handouts and advice regarding low water and sustainable gardening practices. Plants start at $6. Arrive promptly at 8 a.m. for best selection because plants sell out quickly at this popular event. For more information, please contact the Urban Parks Administration office at 720-963-5240.
Fox Hollow hosts open in May
Fox Hollow Open will be on May 30 this year. The tournament is a 7 a.m. shotgun on the Canyon-Meadow courses at Fox Hollow, 13410 W. Morrison Road. The Fox Hollow Open is available for sign up until May 21 for male golfers 18-years and older with a current GHIN handicap. Enter on GHIN.COM and go to “Find a Club” enter Fox Hollow and click Men’s Club home page. Contact Mark Lundquist at 303-6747147 or marklunq@aol.com.
City holds yard waste cleanup events for residents
Residents will have the opportunity to recycle green, organic yard waste during Lakewood’s free yard waste cleanup events 8-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2 and 9, at two locations each day. All material collected will be composted, so only green, organic waste will be accepted such as tree branches, yard clippings, leaves and shrub prunings. Logs smaller than 24 inches long and 6 inches in diameter will also be accepted. Items not accepted include plastic, sod, dirt, trash, treated wood and construction materials such as plywood, brick, concrete, pavers, edging and fencing. Residents can drop off their organic material both days at O’Connell Middle School, 1275 S. Teller St., or Jefferson
County Public Schools Building, 809 Quail St. Proof of Lakewood residency is required, but there is no cost to drop off acceptable items. No business or private contractors allowed. For more information, please visit Lakewood.org/Cleanup or call 303-987-7193.
Takács Quartet comes to Lakewood
Multiple Grammy award-winning Takács Quartet returns to the Lakewood Cultural Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, bringing its unique blend of drama, warmth and humor to the stage. Recognized as one of the world’s greatest ensembles, Takács Quartet includes Edward Dusinberre and Károly Schranz, violins, Geraldine Walther, viola, and András Fejér, cello. The ensemble will perform the Quartettsatz by Schubert, Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 76, No. 3 and Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 59, No. 1. Tickets start at $18 and are available at 303-987-7845, www.Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents or the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway.
LAC seeks gardens for annual Garden Tour The Lakewood Arts Council is looking for gardens and yards to be considered for their 2015 Garden Tour, scheduled for Saturday, June 27. Sites should be in the west metro area such as Lakewood, Golden, Morrison or Wheat Ridge. The Lakewood Arts Council is a nonprofit community arts group serving Jefferson County and the garden tour is one of their annual fundraising events. Please contact the council at 303-9800625 or LAC@lakewoodartscouncil.org to provide your name and contact information.
Fed Center accepting vendors for summer market The Federal Center is accepting vendor applications for the 2015 summer markets. Interested vendors should visit www. gsa.gov/dfcfarmersmarket to find an application. Vendors at last year’s market included food trucks like Rolling Italian and Lauer Krauts and goods vendors like Great Harvest Bread and Table Mountain Farms.
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In a synergistic and contrasting pairing class, Chocolate Therapist Erin Beffa teaches guests how to pair flavored meltaway chocolates with four varying whiskeys. Photo by Crystal Anderson
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Schoolhouse Kitchen and Libations hosts first whiskey, chocolate pairing
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n an indulgence for the palate, Schoolhouse Kitchen and Libations, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., hosted its first whiskey and chocolate pairing event with Littleton’s Chocolate Therapist. Hosted by chocolatier Erin Beffa and Schoolhouse’s whiskey connoisseur James Menkal, the event featured a two-hour sampling of four whiskeys with eight different chocmolates. Want to pair at home? Here are five key things to take note of when hosting your own pairing event.
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Respect the palate: During a pairing, remember the palate can handle only so much, so start with the lighter whiskey and go heavier. Choose contrasting and synergistic flavor profiles, and remember: “A good whiskey will be so complex with so many flavors it should be good on its own,” Beffa said.
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Talk about variety: When selecting your spirits and chocolates, use a variety. With liquors, the best strategy is to start dry and end sweet. In her most recent class at Schoolhouse, Beffa said it’s important to pair liquors (whiskeys, wine, beer) with both a synergistic and contrasting chocolate, giving your palate both the complementary, fruit-forward flavors and the contrasting flavors of the whiskey’s flavor profile.
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Appreciate the value of precision “Some people find inspiration in cooking their families and their dogs. “Others find inspiration in cooking, their families, and their dogs.” I saw that on Facebook the other day, and the caption was “punctuation matters.” But, for me, it could just as easily been “precision matters.” I am slowly learning to appreciate the value of precision. Precision leads to clarity, clarity leads to understanding, and understanding is a good thing. It prevents — well — misunderstandings. For instance, you’ve all probably heard the commercials for a certain cell phone provider — who shall remain nameless — that they will pay your early termination fees if you switch to their service. What a great deal, right? Sadly, it turns out that a more precise version of that advertisement would have read “We will reimburse you for the early termination fees you pay when you switch to our service.” Actually, to be even more precise, it should read, “A company that we outsource to and who may or may not suffer from, well, a language barrier, will reimburse you for the early termination fees you pay when you switch to our service. After overcoming the language barrier to get your
Why is it important to take Mental Health First Aid training?
In preparation for Mental Health Month in May, we asked employees at Community Reach Center in Adams County why it’s important for the community to take a Mental Health First Aid class, which is an evidence-based, public-education program that helps people understand mental illnesses and teaches a five-step action plan for providing assistance to someone in crisis. Free MHFA classes are offered statewide through Mental Health First Aid Colorado. For more information, visit www. mhfaco.org.
address correct.” Now, that’s not completely fair to the cell phone company, who actually did work pretty hard to assuage those difficulties, once they became aware of them. But it doesn’t change that more precision would have taken care of any misunderstandings from the get-go. The world of commerce is full of such ambiguities, and they usually work in favor of the company, because, obviously, such precision lacks a certain commercial poetry. I mean, how effective would the ad be that read “Nationwide is on your side ... after you pay your deductible and comply with section three, paragraph b of your contract regarding reporting requirements.” Just rolls off the tongue, don’t it? But it’s also true in more interpersonal
sorts of interactions. It’s like the car salesman who says, “Just make an appointment and we’ll get your new car all detailed and cleaned up,” when what he should say is “Just make an appointment — for a Thursday when the weather is nice —and we’ll get your new car all detailed and cleaned up.” The problem is that such imprecision has started to creep into far more important conversations in our national life. For instance, the secretary of state has recently struck an agreement, in principle, to continue conversations which will lead to a framework for understanding the talks which might lead to a nuclear agreement with Iran. In support of this agreement, the White House has released a series of talking points, which make the agreement sound like the most important document since the U.N. Charter. The problem is that Iran, through its supreme leader, its minister of defense, and its president, has refuted most of the important talking points that the White House has put out. Now, I understand that there is a language barrier to deal with, Alcorn continues on Page12
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“It’s important to take Mental Health First Aid because it teaches participants how to offer support to any person in a mental health crisis especially if someone is thinking about suicide.” Ashley Lewis, MHFA trainer
my sister married her Colorado-born-andbred husband, and then, nearly 30 years from my own San Luis Valley entrance, their children were born here. Apart from the humorous “You know you’re a Coloradoan if…” lists circulating on the Internet, how can you tell I’m a native? For one thing, I don’t like to walk, especially if I’m not trying to get somewhere. I didn’t even walk three straight blocks to high school, but instead hitched 1.5-minute rides with friends who came into town from “the country.” Even now, when friends (usually from the East Coast) suggest we walk somewhere, it’s all I can do to keep from asking, “Why? Is your car in the shop?” – followed by a gaping stare. Then there’s time. There are good reasons why I embrace our Colorado rush
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How to go native wherever you go I’m a native, the dark-green-bumpersticker-that-looks-like-a-Colorado-licenseplate-type of native (although I don’t have one on my car). Born in the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado, I’ve always been able to claim this status. And, yes, I’ve been known to sport socks with my Tevas or sweaters with my shorts. My sense of direction is “the mountains are west.” I have a surge protector on every outlet. And my collections of sporting equipment are my most valued possessions. I have a sweet mountain bike and a decent road bike (and covet a street cruiser), rock climbing harness and gear, skis and boots and everything that goes along this, a couple of tennis rackets, and a nice set of golf clubs that used to be my sister’s. I also plan to use my REI dividend for a set of disk golf “clubs.” (Oh, I do have some SCUBA gear, but I don’t use it in Colorado.) At the moment, I have both skis and clubs in my car, as well as one of the tennis rackets. My native-ness was once unique in our family. My mom was from Chicago and my dad, the South. Through a quirk of timing, my sister was born in Phoenix. There had not been another native in our family until
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hour that starts around 6:30 a.m. In the country, for example, when I waited tables in college, my breakfast crowd was the farmers who came in after a few hours already in their fields … up with the sun, or before. Working now in the city, I like the early rush hour because I want get to work so I can get out and use all that sporting equipment. My non-native colleagues may come in later and leave later, but to me, the sun always sets too quickly and daylight is precious at any time of year. Finally, I’m not ready to trade the mountains for anything … yet. And, with a few exceptions, this seems to be true for most of us 5,355,866 Colorado residents. This 2014 estimate represents a 6.5 percent increase from the 2010 census, compared to only a 3.3 percent growth in the U.S. No matter where we live in our 103,717.53 square miles of foothills and peaks, plains and high desert, we love it. And, in my book, that makes us all natives, no matter how we got here. Andrea Doray is a writer who welcomes everyone to her beloved state … just please use only the water you need. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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Anxiety can be serious problem Readers are encouraged to send mentalhealth-related questions to Ask A Therapist, and — space permitting – Community Reach Center therapists will answer them. Email your questions to AskATherapist@ CommunityReachCenter.org. Q: How do I know if I have an anxiety disorder? A: As humans, we all experience normal levels of anxiety from time to time. Anxiety is essential in a fight or flight situation, where we need to run or fight off a dangerous predator. Anxiety can become problematic when we continue to experience this type of panic but are not in a situation where fight or flight is necessary. Approximately 18 percent of adults have an anxiety disorder in a given year, according to Mental Health First Aid, a publiceducation program available through Community Reach Center and throughout Colorado. There are various forms of anxiety. Generalized anxiety disorder is when people experience a general worry that is difficult to control. They may experience panic attacks, irritable mood, trouble with concentration, problems sleeping (sleeping too much or too little), and problems with appetite (eating too much
ASK A THERAPIST or too little); it also can cause uncomfortable physical symptoms, e.g., headaches and stomach aches, shortness of breath, trembling and shaking, and heart palpitations. A panic attack may cause a person to feel like they are out of control or having a heart attack or stroke. Post-traumatic stress disorder occurs after a traumatic event when the person felt that their life or someone else’s life was in danger, such as from physical or sexual abuse, combat experience, witnessing domestic violence, or being in a natural disaster like a fire or earthquake. An individual may continue to re-experience the trauma through flashbacks or nightmares; they may feel numb, confused about the details of the event, have memory loss, avoid traumatic triggers, or have an increased startled response (jumping when there is a loud noise). Sometimes, PTSD can cause acting out or regressive behaviors, especially in children, or mood instability.
Obsessive compulsive disorder is when a person has uncontrollable thoughts, impulses, or behaviors. A person may have unrealistic fears and may do repetitive behaviors to help control their worry or fear. An example may be a fear of dirt; the person may continue to wash their hands to the point of chaffing. A person also may make multiple checks to ensure that their stove is off and the doors are locked. A person may have to count to a specific number before doing a task, such as eating or leaving the house. These types of behavior interfere with the person’s daily life and can impact relationships or functioning at work. Phobias are a form of anxiety in which a person has an exaggerated fear of something that is usually harmless. There are many types of phobias — of certain animals, being in a social setting, blood, driving over bridges, and small places. The fear can cause panic attacks. Anxiety can be a serious mental health issue requiring therapy and family support; it may require medication. If you experience any of the forms of anxiety I have mentioned, please know your anxiety is treatable and does not have to be a long-
life condition. Things that can help with anxiety include seeking professional help from a mental-health provider, listening to music, deep breathing, exercising, medication, guided visualizations and eating a healthy diet rich in vegetables and fruits. — Adrienne Sines, MA, LPC, NCC, Bilingual Intake Therapist
This column is for educational purposes only, and opinions are not those of this publication. Answers are not specific to any individual and are not a substitute for regular or urgent medical consultation and treatment. Individuals with medical or personal problems need to seek the advice of their own physician or an appropriate health-care professional. Do not stop any medication or change the dose of your medication without first consulting with your physician. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, dial 911 or call Colorado Crisis Services at (844) 493-TALK (8255). To learn more about Community Reach Center, a non-profit mental-health center with five outpatient offices in Adams County, or Mental Health First Aid, visit www. CommunityReachCenter.org or call (303) 853-3500.
Plan could fix veterans’ health care system Want to know how the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital system is doing? Colorado residents need only look to the VA hospital under construction in Aurora. It is now years behind schedule, and the VA says it needs hundreds of millions of additional tax dollars to continue construction. Never mind that the hospital’s initial $328 million price tag has now ballooned to $1.73 billion. This fiasco is just one of many problems that have plagued veterans’ care in the state of Colorado. Shortly after the Phoenix VA scandal erupted last year, we learned that VA staffers in Colorado were also guilty of falsifying data and keeping secret wait lists to make average patient wait times look better. And amazingly, VA officials knew staffers were cooking the books as far back as 2013, yet failed to address it, according to CNN. In response to these scandals, Congress passed and funded the Veterans Access, Accountability and Care Act of 2014 (VAACA), but as of this month, wait times in Colorado remain among the worst in the nation, according to VA data. This isn’t surprising, since the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is a historic anomaly. It was created and vital when America’s civilian health care system lacked the competence and capacity to satisfy veterans’ health care entitlements. But now the VHA is utterly dwarfed by the convenience, efficiency and competence of America’s civilian-sector health care system. And as a legacy bureaucracy, the VHA struggles with change and worries about survival and relevance. Demographics alone assure these worries will not subside. VA projects that the sheer number of veterans will decline dras-
tically during the next 20 years. And with the passing of Vietnam-era veterans like me, a much smaller percentage of veterans will seek and/or be entitled to care through the VA. Given these truths, VA health care must either be blended into America’s civilian sector, or it will inevitably become dramatically more expensive per patient, more incompetent, more inconvenient or, more likely, suffer a combination of these three ills. VAACA, though well-intended, is an expensive and inefficient attempt to address only the wait time and inconvenience symptoms of VHA’s basic, legacy malaise. What’s been needed for some time is fundamental VHA reform that both improves care for veterans and saves tax dollars. That’s where the Veterans Independence Act comes in. Proposed by Concerned Veterans for America and its partners in the Fixing Veterans Health Care Taskforce, this proposed law would effect real and permanent VHA reform. First and foremost, the Veterans Independence Act would expand veterans’ health care choices. At present, veterans need the VA’s approval to use their health care benefits, and it rarely allows them to seek private treatment. The Veterans Independence Act allows veterans to use VA
Town hall examines state budget By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com During the Lakewood legislative group’s April town hall meeting, Sen. Pat Steadmean, a member of the Joint Budget Committee, shared information about this year’s budget process and some interesting facts about the document. Rep. Max Tyler called the budget as a “moral document” for the state. Here are five things discussed at the meeting: 1. The budget is primarily built by three sources: the general fund, which includes the income and state sales tax; federal funds, like the gas tax and human services funds; and cash funds, which are user fees from particular programs (fees from car registration, college tuition) and must be used to support those programs. 2. The largest part of general fund goes to public education. The total in this year’s fund is around $3.6 billion, or 37.7 percent
of the general fund. 3. Higher education funding is an interesting aspect of the budget, Steadmean said, because there is no constitutional mandate to provide higher education. “That’s why it’s one of the first things to get cut in tough times,” he said. This year, funding for higher education is around $869 million (or 9.1 percent of the general fund), up from the $762 of last year. 4. All the programs that aren’t the “big six” (public education, state Medicaid, department of human services, higher education, department of corrections and the judicial department) come from 6.1 percent of the general fund. That totals around $578 million this year, and this has led to the decision make more use of user fees to pay for the work of these various departments. 5. One of the most interesting features of this year’s budget is money going to flood plain mapping. “The floods we had in 2013 changed the rivers here and the geography has been forever changed,” Steadmean said.
benefits at private practices wherever and whenever they want. It separates the VA’s payor and provider functions, greatly lessening VA’s bureaucratic tendency to protect its budget by finding more and more things to spend it on. The Veterans Independence Act would move the VA’s provider function (the hospitals, clinics, staff, equipment, etc.) into a not-for-profit, quasi-private entity that would compete for veterans’ health dollars and have the independence to make management decisions to increase efficiency, quality and customer service. Basically, the Veterans Independence
Act puts the veteran in the driver’s seat. Either go to the VA or go elsewhere: It’s the vet’s call, not the bureaucrat’s. For the Veterans Independence Act to become law, we need Colorado’s 390,000 veterans to join together to fight for it. Concerned Veterans for America intends to lead that fight — and I hope you’ll join them. Former Congressman Jim Marshall (DGeorgia, 2003-2011) is a former president of the United States Institute of Peace and a member of the United States Army Ranger Hall of Fame.
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Historical realism takes the stage Arvada Center channels Dublin in “Man of No Importance” By Clarke Reader
creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Bringing a snapshot of history to life on the stage is never an easy task. There are countless details that must be addressed to create a world both actors and audiences can get lost in. For the final production of the 2014-2015 season, the Arvada Center called upon all its powers to bring working-class Dublin to life in Terrence McNally’s “A Man of No Importance.” The regional premiere of show comes to the center, located at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., from April 28 through May 17. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. “Everyone here is such a professional that they’re able to get so much detail and realism to everything they do,” said director and Arvada Center artistic producer Rod A. Lansberry. “A Man of No Importance” follows bus driver and aspiring actor Alfie Byrne (Kevin Loreque) through 1964 Dublin as he attempts to perform Oscar Wilde’s “Salome” with his amateur theater troupe in a local church hall. While Alfie sees the stage as a chance to take people out of their workaday lives, his show selection riles up the church leaders. It’s the connections Alfie has made with his passengers that help him figure out where he belongs. The show features Colorado’s own Irish-folk band Colcannon performing music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. To give the show the historical accuracy required to bring the time and place to life, Lansberry traveled to Dublin to look around and see how he could capture the same atmosphere on stage. “I spent three days in Dublin, and got out of the city and into more of the blue-collar areas,” he said. The design team members do their own research, examining photos and other historical data, to incorporate into their work. Costume designer Sally Anne Burke said there is a lot of collaboration with Lansberry and other members of the design team as the show develops. “Rod never casts bodies just because we have costumes with a particular fit,” she said. “We push ideas back and forth, but in the end, it’s about making things work for everyone.” Burke is creating a coordinated look for the show from clothes from the era that she’s found,
IF YOU GO WHAT: “A Man of No Importance” WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada WHEN: April 28 - May 17 Tuesday - Saturday - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday - 1:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday - 2:00 p.m. COST: $53 - $73 INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org
“The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon’s peeps intercepted a live shot exchange between 9News meteorologist Kathy Sabine and anchor Kyle Clark discussing the weather forecast recently. If you’ve caught their act before, you know that Sabine and Clark love to banter during the newscast. But for a 9News newbie, the exchange was a bit prickly. Standing in the “backyard” set, Sabine says that something smells like orange blossoms. Clark retorted that he thought the odor was Sabine’s hairspray. “You don’t have any product (in your hair)?” Sabine asked Clark as she stroked his locks. Clark: “Don’t ever touch me again.” Fallon’s line: “The forecast is cloudy with a chance of go to hell, Brenda.” See for yourself at www.kbco.com/onair/ the-bco-morning-show-49696/9-newsteam-becomes-world-famous-13489876/.
Elder Manning, Griese at event
On May 5 at the Judi’s House Inaugural Speakers Series Luncheon “Strength in the Face of Adversity,” former NFL quarterback legends Archie Manning and Bob Griese will engage in a personal conversation about how the loss of their fathers at a young age affected their personal and professional journeys as athletes, fathers, husbands and men. Former NFL quarterback and co-founder of Judi’s House, Brian Griese, will lead the conversation with these two remarkable men, and take the audience from the depths of their personal struggles to the peak of their professional triumphs. The luncheon takes place 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 5 at the Denver Marriott City Center, 1701 California St. Event chairs are Sheila and Hassan Salem and Mimi and Ed Roberson. Honorees are Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake. More information at www.judishouse. org.
City Park Jazz’s 29th season
Lansberry said. The props in “A Man of No Importance” are all very mechanical, and that has been one of the main challenges for props mistress Meghan Markiewicz. “We need to make something that looks like Guinness, since it has that signature look, and so I had to learn about beer engines,” she said. “There’s also a ticket machine we’ll be using in the production.” Scenic designer Brian Mallgrave made use of Lansberry’s photos from Dublin in his set work. “This set is all about textures, and I wanted everything to look very real. These people are workers, so everything has a utilitarian feel,” Mallgrave said. “Everything we’re doing is from scratch, and it’s all these worlds coming together to create one unified world.” Everyone involved is tapping into the characters and setting to connect with the audience. “There are many elements of the working class in the show. They bring a lot of family and heart,” Mallgrave said. For more information, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.
City Park Jazz heads into its 29th season with a great lineup of free Sunday concerts in the park. Spanning 10 weeks across June, July and August, the collection of local musicians in this year’s lineup crosses cultures, styles and genres in a way that reflects the musical and cultural diversity of Denver. “We’re really excited about this year’s slate of amazing performers,” said Bob Nelson, president of the nonprofit City Park Jazz Board of Directors. “We open with longtime Denver favorite Selina Albright, we have a very funky newcomer to our stage in The Messers and we’re closing out with the Sammy Mayfield Revue. We’ve got a great, eclectic and culturally diverse mix of bands sprinkled in between.” The season runs every Sunday evening 6-8 p.m. starting June 7. The free concerts are staged at the bandshell in City Park. For information, visit www.cityparkjazz. org.
Bliss on Broadway
Ella Bliss Beauty Bar, a new salon, spa and bar, celebrates its grand opening on May 2 at Sixth and Broadway. Ella Bliss should help fill the void left by the longstanding “Beauty Bar” that recently closed in Capitol Hill. Ella Bliss also holds a Parker continues on Page 11
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THINGS YOU EXPANDED PROGRAM FOR PARENTS AND KIDS SHOULD By Clarke Reader Creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com KNOW After a successful first year, Teacher’s Professional Resources aims to help low-income and academically struggling students become ABOUT successful in math and STEM fields. Working with Faith Mountain Church, Green Mountain Elementary and Summer Scholars has al-
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Teacher Professional Resources is bringing its fun math activities to summer camps this year. Students can get a head start on math and STEM learning in a fun atmosphere. Courtesy photo
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Working with low-income families: “We don’t want to just help kids who can pay — we want to work with those who don’t have the money to access us normally,” Hansen said. “This is a chance for us to work with kids who not only want to do math, but need to.” Adding STEM to the mix: Since so much of the work in STEM programs involve math, Teacher’s Professional has will now offer camps related to STEM. One of the highlights of the new offerings is a STEM classes for girls only, which will focus on mechanical engineering. New partnerships: This summer Faith Mountain Church is allowing Teacher’s Professional to use its facility, and in return the company is providing scholarships to the camps for students being tutored at Green Mountain Elementary. Helping parents: “Parents know to read to their kids, but they often don’t get them started at math young enough. Kids are born to do math, and that gets ignored,” Hansen said. “We see a lot of kids coming to kindergarten very behind in math if they don’t start young. Nothing to fear: One of the main topics covered in the camps is math anxiety, and how it is actually a fear of failing, Hansen said. She said third grade is when kids start making assessments of what they’re good at, and that’s a dangerous time for math. “No one needs to have math anxiety,” she said.
Overheard Eavesdropping on a kid and his mom in the check-out line at Albertsons: “We learned about North Korea today in social studies, Mom!” “Nice. So how was baseball practice? Did you get to hit?” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column
gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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Kite festival flying in
Wheat Ridge Police are excited to partner with the Wheat Ridge Kite Flight Festival for Kites, Cops and Kids! Come join the department at Anderson Park, 4355 Field St., on Saturday, April 25 for a day of kite flying, bike rodeos and a child safety fair. Kites, Cops and Kids will also offer fun activities such as face painting, a miniature fire truck and a free bicycle drawing. Parents can get free child ID kits, free bike and helmet inspections for the kids, and free child safety seat inspections and replacements.
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Jeffco citizen’s guide
The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County have compiled a citizen’s guide listing national, state, regional, county and municipal officials for all Jeffco residents. The guide is a comprehensive, nonpartisan information book related to voting, schools, courts, and all levels of government that affect Jeffco residents. It’s now available for free at locations throughout the county, including the Jefferson County libraries, the Jeffco clerks and city clerks offices and the Jeffco League of Women Voters office, 1425 Brentwood Suite 7, in Lakewood. For more information, call 303-238-0032.
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and I also understand that the language of diplomacy is ambiguous out of necessity, even more than most political language. But I’m afraid, as much as peace is both a desirable end and an elusive target, it’s starting to sound like this may be the most important document since Munich, 1938. Of course, I must confess, there are times a little ambiguity works very much in my favor. But that’s a subject I’ll have to dive into soon ... or in a little while ... at some point. If you know what I mean (and anybody who has told me what time to meet them knows what I mean).
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HELP WANTED Turf Farm in need of Installers for Natural and Artificial surfaces - Temporary positions available now thru Nov 1, 2015. Prepare soil, sod, operate equipment; cut, fertilize, lawn maintenance; clean up. Landscape or carpet installation experience a plus. Must be able to lift 50lbs. $13.52/hr; $20.28/hr OT; 40hrs/ wk, OT Varies – Some weekends req’d; Transportation provided from central location to multiple jobsites. Please call 800-280-8873 to apply
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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Contemporary quilts at RMQM
Beginning April 30 through July 28, the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum will feature Gwen Marston: Contemporary Quilts along with Native American designs. The exhibit is open Monday-Saturday at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets at $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for students. Members of RMQM may view the exhibit for free. For more information, call 303-277-0377.
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Historical society antique appraisal
The Arvada Historical Society will host its annual antique appraisal event, Saturday, April 25. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visit the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave., with personal antiques to discover what they may be worth.
April 23, 2015
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Are you seeking a management level position and like wearing multiple hats? Have the skills to run our digital platform while also being an able Assistant Editor? Colorado Community Media seeks a versatile Digital/Assistant Editor to help us grow our digital platform while performing traditional Assistant Editor duties for our print products. What you will do: Work with Publisher and Executive Editor on increasing the presence of our digital platforms; Innovate new digital offerings; Work with our digital CMS provider to implement changes and improvements; Upload content to our websites; Work with advertising to innovate, implement and maintain advertising/ revenue digital offerings; Keep an eye out and implement changes to increase our SEO performance; Copy edit reporters stories for grammar, style and facts; Assist the Editors in our Highlands Ranch and Golden locations on deadline days; Proof print pages prior to going to press; Increase stickiness of our websites; Help staff grow our presence on all of our social media platforms. What you will need to be successful: Thrive in a fast paced environment; Like multitasking; Thorough knowledge of grammar and AP style; Ability to self-pace to meet deadlines; A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience; At least one year of editing experience; At least one year of digital experience; Previous management experience a plus; Some HTML knowledge a plus; Be adept at social media; Be positive and have an enthusiastic attitude; Be an out of the box thinker. Contact: Email cover, including an explanation as to why you will be successful, resume and any other supporting documents to: ahealey@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com Please include job title in subject line. No phone calls, please.
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It’s story time
Annual gathering brings tellers of tales together By Amy Woodward
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tory time isn’t just for kids anymore. The Rocky Mountain Storytelling Conference presents a weekend of tales and fables told by some of the country’s best storytellers in “Wickedly Funny & Soul Deep: The Story Road.” Presented for the first time in Golden, the third annual concert and conference makes its debut at the American Mountaineering Center on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2. The event offers story concerts and workshops for a weekend of fun and education. “Oral language is our first language and we are hard-wired for story,” said Lev Ropes, known as “Grandbear, the storyteller,” of Golden. “We just automatically tune to stories.” IF YOU GO Storytelling is one of many forms of communication that Tickets and schedules to the may be applied in professional fields where working with peers, 2015 Rocky Mountain Storytellpublic speaking and presentations is part of the deal. ing Conference, set for May 1-2, “If you want to be a better communicator, then storytelling may be purchased online at is your key,” said award-winning storyteller Judith Black. “It is a www.rmstory.org or by calling folk art and everyone can do it.” Kate Lutz at 303-941-1749. Based out of Boston, Black is the featured performer for Friday concert tickets are $10 “Wickedly Funny” and will host a Saturday morning workshop; online or at the door, space “Authentic Interactions: Creating Spontaneous Bridges Beavailable. tween Listeners, Story and Ourselves.” Saturday conference tickets Black was the 2001 inductee in the National Storytelling begin at $55 for advance purNetwork’s Circle of Excellence, one of the largest storytelling chases, and $90 at the door. Satmembership organizations. urday tickets includes Friday’s Rocky Mountain Storytellers has 75 members including concert and Saturday lunch. about 40 storytellers. Norma Levo is considered the founder of the organization during the 1970s, when she started an annual conference which has since transformed into the yearly gathering presented now. “Storytelling right now is the hottest new art form across the country,” said Kate Lutz, storyteller and treasurer of Rocky Mountain Storytellers. “It is just blossoming everywhere.” Every month, Swallow Hill in Denver presents different themes for its “storySLAM,” a live storytelling event in relation to the globally recognized live storytelling event “The Moth.” Lutz is anticipating the conference to be one of Golden’s treasured community traditions, with a fixed home at the American Mountaineering Center. “Adults love stories,” Lutz said. “So this is an opportunity to hear top-ranking, professional, well-delivered stories that will just knock people’s socks off.” And the best part is, “there are no commercials,” Ropes added.
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YOUR WEEK MORE THEATER/SHOWS THEATER PRODUCTION OF ‘JERUSALEM’ THE EDGE Theater presents “Jerusalem” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays April 24 to May 24 at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. No show on Sunday, May 10; industry night is at 8 p.m. Monday, May 11. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www. theedgetheater.com. For mature audiences. TRUTH ABOUT LABELS FOOD HAS changed more in the last 100 years than the
last 10,000, especially animal products. Natural, free range, grass-fed – what do these labels really mean, and which is best? Kelly Andis will help you understand the rules and loopholes so you can shop with confidence, and find the products you are looking for. Program is 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Natural Grocers-Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers. com/mt.
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 through 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.
‘VINCENT VAN GOGH’ BALLET BALLET ARIEL presents “Vincent Van Gogh” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. The ballet explores the turmoil and tragedy that marked the career of artist Vincent Van Gogh. Tickets can be purchased at the cultural center box office, by calling 303-987-7845 or at www. Lakewood.org/Tickets. TAKE A TRIP BACK TO THE 50S
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COLORADO ACTS presents its Tuesday night 8- to 12-year-old production of “What’s So Fabulous about the 1950s?” written by Jenn and Elie Sharp. Ms. Oswald is determined to teach her class how fabulous the 1950s were and are. She doesn’t have a time machine, so she leans on teaching the kids to use their imagination. The class needs to figure out what has Rizzo in such an awful mood. Will Penny ever find out how to help her friend? Will Johnny ever B. Goode? Performances are 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, and 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org for information and tickets.
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 SPRING SHARING OF DANCE WEAVE ONE Heart, a spring sharing of the Rocky Mountain Network of the Sacred Dance Guile, is presented at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Lowry Community Christian Church, 855 Yosemite St., Denver. A sharing involves the gathering of dancers and dance groups sharing expressions of dances presented in the area churches. Dancers and audience members are needed. Call Christina Bryan at 303-359-1878 or e-mail christinabryan@ colorado.edu. SWING BAND SHOW SENTIMENTAL SOUNDS Swing Band will play 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Arvada Elks Lodge, 5700 Yukon in Olde Town Arvada. This event is open to the public and there is no cover charge. Food and drink will be available for purchase. There is on-site parking and a large dance floor. Call Don at 303-359-3092. DAKOTA BLONDE CONCERT
ANTIQUE APPRAISAL BRING YOUR favorite antique or treasure to Arvada
Historical Society’s Antique Appraisal 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. A panel of experts, with more than 100 years combined experience, from Nostalgia-plus will evaluate your items. You may bring two items at a time for a $5 donation per item. Nostalgia-Plus is a Professional Estate and Personal Property Liquidators and Appraisers organization. All proceeds benefit Arvada Historical Society projects. Call 303-431-1261 or visit www.arvadahistory.org.
HAWK BACK SALOON MUSIC FESTIVAL MICHAEL HORNBUCKLE Band brings its eclectic blues-rock sound to Golden on Saturday, April 25, when it co-headlines the Hawg Back Saloon Music Festival, 15800 W. Colfax Ave. Show time is 2 p.m.; admission is free. The band also will play Friday, May 1, and Friday, May 22, at the Buffalo Rose in Golden. Call 303-953-9079 or go to www.facebook.com/TheHawgBackSaloon?fref=ts. The Hornbuckle family is known as Denver’s First Family of Blues, because of the musical success achieved by Hornbuckle brothers Michael and Brian, as well as their father, late Denver blues musician Bobby Hornbuckle. Go to www. hornbucklemusic.com. CONCERT SERIES THE MUSIC at St. Paul’s Concert Series presents Confluence
Choir in “Scenes from Stage and Screen” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9200 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. Join the Confluence singers as they take on sad, silly, tragic, comic, fun and serious roles from favorite shows. Enjoy highlights from Kiss Me, Kate, Carousel, ‘Bye, ‘Bye, Birdie, Les Miserables, The Music Man, O Brother, Where Art Thou, and more. Call 303-279-2932 or visit confluencechoir. org.
CONGREGATION B’NAI Chaim, a Reform Jewish Synagogue in Southwest Metro Denver, welcomes Dakota Blonde at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25. The dynamic trio has a huge following across the country. Their acoustic mix of folk, bluegrass, country, and Celtic music is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Refreshments provided. Tickets at the door or by visiting https://tikly.co/events/520. For the location of B’nai Chaim, visit www.bnaichaim. org, or call 303-697-2668. PIANO CONCERT
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 MINERAL, FOSSIL SHOW VENDORS FROM Colorado and the nation will show and sell minerals, fossils, meteorites, jewelry, gems, lapidary supplies, metaphysical items, gifts and decorator pieces at the Colorado Mineral and Fossil Show. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Ramada Plaza Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St., Denver. Admission and parking are free. Go to www.mzexpos.com. colorado_spring.html. BOWL-A-THON FAMILY PROMISE of Greater Denver plans its Bowl-A-Thon noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Brunswick Zone Green Mountain, 945 S. Kipling Parkway, Lakewood. The event benefits Family Promise and its mission to provide shelter, meals and services to homeless families in the Denver area. Raffle prizes include activity passes, restaurant gift cards and tickets. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Volunteers can call 303-6750713 or email jchambers@ familypromiseofgreaterdenver. org. Go to FamilyPromiseOfGreaterDenver.org. ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT TRUST HALL Insurance Services plans an electronics recycling event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the Sonsio parking lot at 5630 Ward Road, Arvada. Items such as computer towers, radios, game systems, cell phones, keyboards, cameras and more are accepted for free. Monitors and TVs are accepted for a fee. Unacceptable items include refrigerators, air conditioners, water coolers, light bulbs and anything containing oil or gas. Program is done in partnership with SustainAbility Recycling; go to www.sustainability-recycling.com. Call James at 303-424-1719 for details. FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY PROGRAMS THE WALES. Ireland. Scotland. England. Family History Society presents “Irish Miners in Leadville and Beyond,” at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway. Go to www.wise-fhs.org. The program will focus on the Irish miners in Leadville, where they came from in Ireland and North America, where they settled in Colorado, and what they contributed to our state history. The Colorado Irish will also be placed into a national context, relating them to the wider story of the Irish diaspora. Dr. James Walsh, our speaker, is co-author of “Irish Denver,” a book about the history of Irish culture in Colorado. He is a senior instructor in the political science department of the University of Colorado at Denver, where he has taught for 17 years. The group presents the W.I.S.E. Way to Say Goodbye at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23. Sylvia Tracy-Doolos will discuss the British Isles traditions and records surrounding death and burial. On Saturday, June 16, the group will take a field trip to Colorado Springs to tour the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, followed by the option of a tea at Glen Eyrie Castle. SUSTAINABILITY CELEBRATION
SUSAN HUTCHINSON Banning will present a piano concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26,
PHOTO 4.27 LAKEWOOD Sustainability Fair: Yarrow Spitzfaden, from RRCC’s water quality management program, staffs an exhibit at a past sustainability event.
PASSION FOR GLASS EXHIBIT
RED ROCKS Community College plans a Sustainability Celebration 3-8 p.m. Monday, April 27 at the Lakewood campus. The festivities will include a vendor fair, exhibits, lectures, workshops, and other educational activities to expand our community’s knowledge on preserving the environment. This event will also support the Girl Scouts as they earn their Junior Journey Badges and seek funds/donations of high efficiency light bulbs to donate to “A Little Help,” a nonprofit that helps elderly in need. Go to www.rrcc.edu.
at Rockland Community Church, 17 S. Mt. Vernon Canyon Road, Golden. The concert will celebrate and dedicate Rockland’s new piano. The concert will feature new arrangements available from contemporary composers/arrangers, along with some original arrangements by Banning. The concert also features some surprise guests who are friends of Rockland. A light reception will follow the concert.
FOOTHILLS ART Center, 809 15th St., Golden, presents “Passion for Glass: Art Glass from Colorado Collections” through Sunday, May 31. Exhibit features about 100 works by American, European, Australian and Japanese glass artists from seven Colorado private glass collections. Exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Go to http://foothillsartcenter.org/fac/portfolio/main-gallery/
ART/FILM ART CLASSES, WORKSHOPS LAKEWOOD ARTS Council presents Alternative Techniques in Watercolor: Leaves,
12:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 (instructor Gail Firmin); and It’s Time to Play, using acrylic, watercolor, ink, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25 (instructor Marcia Brill);at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Call 303-980-0625 or go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org for information. Other upcoming classes and workshops include: Watercolor, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, from May 20-June 24 (instructor is Paul Gesso); Try Mosaics, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, and 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 17 (instructor Lynnette Kupferer).
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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. Wednesday, April 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. ASIAN FOOD BAZAAR THE 65TH annual Asian Food Bazaar is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Simpson United Methodist Church, 6001 Wolff St., Arvada. Beef teriyaki/chow mein dinner is $10 for adults and $6 for children. Take out service available. Sushi, Omanju and home baked good are also available. ARVADA COLTS BASEBALL
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, at 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood. Visit www. valkariefineart.com, www.ImagesByJulie.net and www.BobCollerJewett.com.
ARVADA COLTS is looking for host families in the Denver Metro area for the summer 2015. Players with the baseball team would stay with families from Memorial Day through Aug. 5. The Colts’ schedule for this summer includes: meet and greet barbecue, Saturday, May 30, First Choice ER; youth game, 8 a.m. to noon, June 1-4, Pioneer Park; opening night, 7 p.m., Friday, June 5, Long Lake Park; golf tournament, 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20, Applewood Golf Course; Colts softball game against Arvada Fire, Monday, July 6; Regional Tournament, July 13-19, Long Lake Park. Contact info@arvadacolts.com for details and to sign up as a host family.
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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. Wednesday, April 29 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405.
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.
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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
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.
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Fast-moving fight scenes, outrageous auto antics and a sprinkling of ridiculous one-liners make “Furious 7” a campy, crowd-pleasing escape. Never mind that the film repeatedly presents the impossible _ a muscle car attacks an airborne helicopter — fans of the franchise know to suspend disbelief at the door. With nonstop action from start to finish, it’s easy — if a bit exhausting — to go along for the high-speed ride. Reality intrudes at the end: The film is dedicated to Paul Walker, who died in a car crash in 2013, and concludes with a montage of images of the actor from his five previous “Fast and Furious” appearances. Walker’s brothers acted as stand-ins and special effects were used to maintain his presence throughout his final film, which was still in production when he died. There are a couple of creepy allusions to his death in the film that could briefly jar viewers. At one point, Roman (Tyrese Gibson) asks Brian (Walker) to promise their
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the third quarter of 2014 compared to 2013, according to a first-quarter report by the Jeffco EDC. The percentage represents an additional 6,600 jobs. Construction reported the largest increase in employment with an added 1,670 jobs, rising 13.4 percent over the years 2013 and 2014. Professional and business services, wholesale trade and information sectors also contributed to job growth. Retail trade fell behind by 0.1 percent, representing 19 fewer jobs. Lower apartment vacancy rates, higher selling prices for homes and a lag in salary increases raised concerns with county commissioners. The EDC reported Jeffco having the second lowest apartment vacancy rate out of
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team won’t face any more funerals. When Brian replies, “Just one more,” he’s referring to that of the film’s villain (Jason Statham), but one can’t help but think of the actor’s own accidental death. Another scene shows Brian telling wife Mia (Jordana Brewster) that if she doesn’t hear from him after the crew’s latest mission, she should “move on.’’ It almost feels like a message to his co-stars. Like its predecessors, the seventh installment of the hit franchise features a multicultural cast, international settings and a dazzling array of cars. While this critic is partial to American muscle cars, the $3.5 million Lykan Hypersport from Dubai-based W Motors is incredible to see. Only seven such vehicles exist. (No Lykan Hypersports were harmed during the making of the film.) The story is just a framework for car chases and fight scenes. Dom (Vin Diesel) and his crew are acclimating to life on the right side of the law when they’re attacked by Shaw (Statham), bent on avenging the death of his brother, who was killed in “Fast & Furious 6.’’ Shaw is elusive, and the crew needs help.
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Alameda defender Faith Sullivan (17) races to drive the ball up the field and away from her team’s goal before Englewood’s Sierra Mazur (13) is able to battle for the ball. Sullivan cleared the ball out of her end of the field on this occasion but Englewood eventually found the net as they won the game, 4-0. Photo by Tom Munds
Alameda loses Pirates skirmish
Englewood bests Alameda in league girls soccer action
By Tom Munds
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Alameda and Englewood have the same mascot and wear the same colors, so it was certain the blue-and-white Pirates would win the league soccer game when they met April 14. The girls game was a heated, physical battle from the beginning. Alameda launched an early attack and got the ball deep in Englewood territory. Englewood was able to turn aside the threat and quickly pushed the ball up the field to attack the
Alameda goal. Englewood scored less than eight minutes into the game and added two more goals to take a 3-0 advantage into halftime. Alameda coach Sean Stephans urged his team to pick up the pace and the players responded in the final 40 minutes, making it more competitive. Most of the second half was played between the 20-yard lines, but Englewood managed to add one last goal, winning 4-0. “We have a better record this year than we did last year but I’m not satisfied where we are,” the Alameda coach said after the game. “We are struggling with our identity right now. We came into the week with a 3-5 overall record where we had three games on the schedule. We had every opportunity if we had played well, to have won last night against Arrupe Jesuit and tonight against
Englewood. But those teams just seemed to want it more than we did.” Key moments: Alameda opened with a solid attack. They took the ball deep into Englewood territory and looked for an opening for a good shot on the goal. However, Englewood defenders were able to turn aside the threat and push the ball up the field. At that point, Englewood set the tempo of play for most of the rest of the game. Key players/statistics: Alameda isn’t a high-scoring team, with six goals in the eight games they have played. Tania Martinez is the team scoring leader with two goals. Five players, Lexi Romero, Addeline de la Torre, Jacky Recinos and Michelle Lopez each have scored a goal for Alameda. Recinos, de la Torre and Lopez each have an assist. Jamie Gallegos has been in goal for
eight games and has recorded two shutouts. They said it: Recinos is a team captain and midfielder. “I played goalie some but I like playing midfield better because I am out in the open and not in goal as a target for shots by the other team,” she said. “I am a senior and my biggest contribution to our team is leadership. At midfield I do get to take shots on goal but I like to try to provide assists to teammates who have a better shot at the net.” Going forward: Alameda is in the home stretch of the girls soccer season with three league games remaining in the regular season. They are at home April 29 against Skyview and on the road April 30 against Vista Peak. Alameda is scheduled to play Weld Central on May 1.
Green Mountain stands tall
By Scott Stocker
It didn’t take Green Mountain long to gain its baseball victory over visiting Littleton. Green Mountain improved to 9-2 overall and 2-0 in league action as the Rams defeated Littleton, 16-1, in their five inning game, April 13. With the loss, the Lions dropped to 6-5, 1-1. Littleton scored its only run in the game in the first inning following a fielder’s choice out in which Christian Corah scored. He was the first batter of the inning for the Lions and doubled to begin the game. After that, the Lions just couldn’t produce any offensive threats and only one other hitter, Joe Drennan, would have a hit. Wyatt Featherston singled to begin the game for Green Mountain and would soon score off a single by the Rams Cole Shetterly. Shetterly would come around to score would can be considered the winning run off a double by Josh Ramirez. Green Mountain virtually put the game away when the Rams scored an additional six runs in the first inning for an 8-1 advantage. Featherston would also double in his
GREEN MOUNTAIN 16, LITTLETON 1 Littleton 100 00 — 1 2 1 Green Mountain 804 4x — 16 12 0 L (At bat, runs, hits, rbi): Christian Corah 2-1-1-0, Scott Corwin 1-0-0-0, Dylan Nickless 2-0-0-0, Joe Drennan 2-1-0-0, Scott Robb 2-0-0-0, Enrique Duran 2-0-0-0, Ivan Buss 2-0-0-0, Jacob Fuchs 2-0-0-0, Sam Kail 2-00-0, Jacob Dreiling 2-0-0-0. Totals: 19-2-1-0. Losing pitcher: Corah. GM (At bat, runs, hits, rbi): Wyatt Featherston 2-2-3, Reid Effrein 2-1-0, Cole Shetterly 3-2-1, Talon Schaller 3-1-1, Josh Ramirez 3-1-1, Jeremy Whorton 2-0-1, Anthony Martinez 2-2-3, Harrison Trafas 2-1-1, Luke Kuberski 1-1-2, Tony Catbagan 1-0-1, Chase Upson 1-01, Dylan Jacob 1-1-1, Roy Anderson 1-0-0, Matthew Ramirez 1-0-0. Totals: 25-12-16. Winning pitcher: Trace Mulberry.
next at bat in the first, then score his second run of the inning, thanks to a single by Reid Effrein. Green Mountain, coached by Brad Madden, would score four more runs in the third inning and four in the fourth. The
Rams didn’t have to bat in the bottom of the fifth as their 15-run lead ended the game. Trace Mulberry was the winning pitcher for Green Mountain and had a solid effort. He only struck out five batters and walked one, but the times Littleton hitters got their bats on the balls, they didn’t go far. “In the first inning, we knew that we had to settle down to get started,” Mulberry said. “We knew that we had to score and get going and that’s what we did and got the job done. We had good defense and our bats were good for us. It’s confidence that we played with.” Effrein was also high on the effort by his teammates. “It was a good rally to start and we just didn’t let up,” Effrein said. “We got the runs and our defense was solid. The key has been to work hard off the field and always work hard in practice. Definitely, a good and solid game for us today.” Anthony Martinez and Harrison Trafas had back-to-back doubles in the third inning. Luke Kuberski and Featherston would then be walked and would eventually score on a double by the Rams Talon Schaller.
And, this inning certainly seemed to set the stage for Rams in the fourth. The first three Green Mountain batters were walked. A single by Dylan Jacob would score Tony Catbagan, still leaving the bases loaded. A fly ball out by Roy Anderson, would give Matinez a chance to come home and score again thus making the score 14-1. The scoring would soon end as Chace Upson and Jacob would both cross home on bases loaded walks. “We finally played a complete game,” Madden said. “In that first inning we hit the line drives and we took advantage. After their first batter had a hit and scored we reeled them in. The key is that we’ve still got to get better in every game. “They were actually tough and we just held them back,” Madden said. “They had beaten Valor 17-7 before they played us and we didn’t want to overlook them.” Micah Bernhardt, who coaches Littleton, summed up the game thus: “That first inning was certainly big for them and that built us a big hole to get out of,” Bernhardt said. “Their pitcher threw strikes and it was tough.”
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on April 17. Kent Denver 3, Faith Christian 0 – Faith Christian fell to CHSAANow.com’s No. 3-ranked team in Class 3A Girls Soccer, Kent Denver, on the road on April 14. Englewood 4, Alameda 0 – Alameda could not overcome three first-half goals from Englewood as it fell on the road on April 14. Chatfield 3, Bear Creek 1 – Chatfield scored twice unanswered in the first half and Bear Creek fought to a 1-1 stalemate in the second half of a league loss at home for the Bears on April 14. Golden 10, Arvada 0 – Hannah Stoner’s hat trick and Emily Oltmanns’ two goals and two assists all came in the first half to lead the Demons to a home, league win over Arvada on April 15. Freshman Jessie Fell scored her first career goal for Golden in the win. Golden 6, Englewood 1 – The Demons’ Emily Oltmanns scored twice and Jordan Lairamore, Katie Kriedle, Rylie Wehner, and Hannah Stoner each scored once as Golden defeated Englewood on the road on April 13. Littleton 1, Standley Lake 0 – A late Lion goal handed Standley Lake its first loss in three matches in a league contest at home on April 15. Standley Lake 1, Valor Christian 1 (2OT) – Camille Garcia scored a secondhalf goal and the Standley Lake defense held Valor, ranked fourth in CHSAANow. com’s Class 4A Soccer rankings, scoreless for 20 extra minutes in a April 13 draw at Valor. Arrupe Jesuit 2, Alameda 0 – Alameda hosted non-league opponent Arrupe Jesuit and were defeated on April 13.
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Chatfield 9, Wheat Ridge 3 – Mason Marcum made 14 saves in goal, but Wheat Ridge struggled to score in a loss at home to Chatfield on April 17. Dan O’Connor, Zach Hall, and Austin Haid scored in the loss. Chatfield entered the contest ranked ninth in CHSAANow.com’s Class 5A Lacrosse rankings. Evergreen 11, Golden 4 – The Demons scored the opening two goals of the game and led 2-0 after the first quarter before the Evergreen attack scored 11 goals over the final three quarters to defeat Golden in
league play on April 15. JP Simpson scored twice for Golden in the loss. Fairview 12, Lakewood 6 – Lakewood trailed 9-4 at the halftime break in a home loss in league play to Fairview on April 15. Thompson Valley 12, Green Mountain 1 – Green Mountain held Thompson Valley scoreless in the first and third quarters, but gave up six goals in both the second and fourth quarters to fall in league play at home on April 15. Green Mountain 17, Gateway 3 – The Rams snapped a seven-game losing streak in dominating fashion in a home win over Gateway on April 13. Twelve players found the net for Green Mountain led by Jack Day with three goals. Travis Larkin, Jack Lucas, and Nick Warns each scored two goals.
league action at Trailblazer Stadium on April 18. Marin Felsoci scored five times and notched three assists, Jessica Gibson matched Felsoci’s five goals, Sydney Hauffman scored four times, and Mackenzie Winchester found the net three times. Wheat Ridge’s Ryann Pierce scored five times in the loss. Ralston Valley 18, Chatfield 9 – Olivia Sandoval, seven goals and one assist, and Marin Felsoci, eight goals, led a potent Ralston Valley attack to a win at home over Chatfield on April 14. Columbine 13, Green Mountain 4 – Green Mountain could not keep up with the goal scoring of Columbine as it fell at Trailblazer Stadium in league play on April 14.
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Chatfield 21, Golden 12 – Golden surrendered double-digit goals in both halves in a loss at Chatfield on April 18. Golden was outscored 10-3 in the second half of the loss. Ralston Valley 19, Wheat Ridge 11 – Four players scored at least three goals as Ralston Valley defeated Wheat Ridge in
Ralston Valley 18, Dakota Ridge 4 – Joe Millar struck out seven batters over six innings of work and Reed Hutchin and Don Sherman both homered in a six-inning road win for Ralston Valley on April 14. Roundup continues on Page 18
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Valor Christian 2, D’Evelyn 0 – The Jaguars surrendered a goal each side of the halftime break as they were beaten on the road in league play on April 15. Valor entered the match ranked fourth in CHSAANow.com’s Class 4A Girls Soccer rankings. Evergreen 1, Wheat Ridge 0 – Undefeated Evergreen scored late in the second half to win a league match pitting two of the top six teams in Class 4A against each other at Wheat Ridge on April 15. Evergreen is the top-ranked team in CHSAANow.com’s Class 4A rankings and Wheat Ridge entered the contest at number six. Green Mountain 5, Conifer 0 – In a dominating performance, the Rams placed 26 shots on goal and held the Lobos to five total shots in a shutout, league win at home on April 15. The win broke a string of consecutive defeats for Green Mountain. Lakewood 3, Pomona 2 – Lakewood scored a second-half game winner to defeat Pomona on the road on April 14. The Tigers got a goal each from Ali McLagan, Emma Cohen, and Hannah Straussberger in the win. Columbine 2, Ralston Valley 1 – Columbine scored two second-half goals and came back from a one-goal halftime deficit to defeat Ralston Valley on April 14 in a rematch of last season’s state title game. Alyssa Kaiser scored the opening goal for Ralston Valley. Jefferson 2, KIPP Denver Collegiate 0 – Two second-half goals were enough to lift the Saints to a league win on the road on April 14. Mountain Range 1, Arvada West 0 – A second-half goal from Mountain Range knocked off the home-standing Wildcats in a non-league match on April 18. Arvada West managed nine shots on goal and could not convert a penalty chance in the loss. Dakota Ridge 2, Arvada West 1 – Arvada West surrendered two goals in the second half to let a 1-0 halftime lead evaporate in a home loss on April 14. The Arvada West attack could not find a all-important second goal despite forcing the Dakota Ridge keeper into 10 saves. Faith Christian 7, Resurrection Christian 0 – The Eagles scored five times in the first half to overwhelm non-league opponent Resurrection Christian at home n
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Bear Creek 4, Arvada West 0 – Owen Pigati’s six shutout innings led Bear Creek to a league win at home over Arvada West on April 14. Pigati allowed only a single hit while striking out six and walking five. Chris Cordova allowed a hit in a scoreless seventh inning. Eric Runkle doubled home a run and came around to score for the Bears. Lakewood 3, Chatfield 2 – The Tigers broke open a 2-2 tie with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning to win in league play at home on April 14. Casey O’Neill drove in two runs in a 2-for-3 day. Starting pitcher Chase Powell allowed two runs, one earned, on four hits in sixth inning before handing off to Jimmy Garcia who struck out two in a scoreless seventh inning. Columbine 7, Pomona 0 – Pomona was held to two hits in a league, road loss on April 14. Valor Christian 7, Green Mountain 2 – Green Mountain’s six-game win streak was snapped at home by Valor on April 15. Reid Effrein went 2-for-4 at the plate with a RBI double and Chase Upson finished 2-for-3 with two doubles and a run scored. Green Mountain entered the game atop CHSAANow.com’s Class 4A rankings and Valor entered unranked. Green Mountain 16, Littleton 1 – Trace Mulberry held Littleton to two hits and an unearned run while striking out five batters in a five-inning win at home on April 13. A balanced offensive attack from the Rams saw Josh Ramirez, Talon Schaller, Cole Shetterley, and Reid Effrein each drove in two runs. The win was the sixth consecutive for CHSAANow.com’s topranked 4A Baseball team. D’Evelyn 17, Littleton 0 – D’Evelyn has now opened the season with 13-straight wins and already more wins this season than all of last season after a five-inning league win at Littleton on April 15. Cameron Brown only allowed three base runners, all via walks, and struck out 11 through four innings on the mound and went 3-for3 at the plate. Brandon Carlton (four RBIs), Matt Helmreich (two RBIs), and Dylan Nelson (two RBIs) each homered in the win. D’Evelyn 22, Standley Lake 5 – Cameron Brown homered, drove in five runs, and scored three times in a 3-for-4 day at the plate as the Jaguar offense scored 22 runs in five innings in a road win on April 13. Mitch Menard also went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and three runs scored and Grant Witherspoon reached base in 5-of-6 plate appearances and scored four times. Alameda 10, Fort Lupton 3 – Alameda notched its fourth home win in five tries in a league win over Fort Lupton on April 15. The win snapped a string of back-to-back losses for the Pirates. Summit 10, Alameda 7 – A six-run fourth inning could not save Alameda from a home loss to non-league opponent Summit on April 14. Alameda committed six errors allowing for three unearned runs for Summit.
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Regional Sites: Arvada, D’Evelyn, Jefferson - Arvada, D’Evelyn, and Jefferson will compete in the Class 4A Region 1 at Colorado Academy from April 29 to May 1. Green Mountain – Green Mountain will play in the Class 4A Region 2 at Kent Denver on April 29 and 30. Golden, Wheat Ridge – Golden and Wheat Ridge will compete in Class 4A Region 3 at Mullen High School on April 29 and 30. D’Evelyn 7, Arvada 0 – D’Evelyn swept each of the seven matches with Arvada in straight sets, only losing two games total across the 14 sets, to win on April 14. Alameda 4, Weld Central 3 – Two of Alameda’s three losses came in three sets and all of their wins came via straight sets in a defeat of Weld Central on April 15. Zoe Ho and Vicki De La Torre won in Singles play for the Pirates. Quincy Freyta and Deymi Ogaz won in 2 Doubles and Dana Glisan and Makayla Romero won in 3 Doubles. Lakewood 5, Columbine 2 – Two wins in Singles play and three more in the Doubles portion lifted the Tigers to a April 15 win over the Rebels. Sasha Harrison and Paige Stockton provided the straight set wins in Singles. Lakewood 7, Bear Creek 0 – The Tigers swept through their seven matches with the Bears without dropping a set on April 14. Lakewood’s Singles winners were Sasha Harrison, Paige Stcokton, and McKenna Thomas and winners in Doubles were Ellen Snare/Calee White, Maya Griswold/Zeching Ong, Josie Osberg/Gianna Neathammer, and Wendy Dietz/ Sophia Beierle.
Denver North 4, Lakewood 3 – Lakewood was defeated in its contest with Denver North by coming one match-win short of a victory on April 13. Dakota Ridge 6, Green Mountain 1 – Green Mountain managed only a single win, coming in 2 Singles play, in a loss to Dakota Ridge on April 13.
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Dakota Ridge Invitational – Bear Creek (5th), Arvada West (10th), Wheat Ridge (19th), Green Mountain (20th) – Bear Creek used four top-three finishes to finish fifth in the team standings at the 26-team Dakota Ridge Invitational on April 18. To’mas Randolph provided the lone win for the Bears by winning the long jump and Olabisi Johnson finished as runner-up in the 110m hurdles and third-place in the pole vault. The Bears’ 4 x 100m relay team finished as runner-up in the event. Patriot Invite – Lakewood (2nd), Faith Christian (8th), Arvada (13th) – Lakewood won eight events to finish in a tie atop the team standings with Overland at the Patriot Invite on April 18. Brock Miller won the 100m and 200m and the 4 x 100m, 4 x 400m, and 4 x 800m relay teams all won. Noah Riley won the 800m, Nathan Gravelding won the shot put, and Anthony Brown won the long jump. Grandview Invitational – Pomona – 1st – Pomona needed absolutely every point as they eked out a one-point victory over hosts Grandview at the 17-team Grandview Invitational on April 18. Pomona managed seven top-three finishes and Marcelo Laguera managed the lone win in the 1600m. Vincent Workman finished third in the 1600m and Pomona added two of the top-three finishes in the 100m with Max Borghi taking second and Jeremy Gonzales finishing third. Frontier Clear Creek Meet – Alameda – 5th – Alameda placed fifth at the 12-team Frontier Clear Creek Meet in Evergreen on April 14 behind six top-three finishes. Three relay teams - the 4 x 200, 4 x 400m, and 4 x 800m teams – finished as runnerup in their respective events and the 4 x 100m relay team finished in third place. Christian McIntyre finished as runner-up in both the 1600m and 3200m.
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20 Lakewood Sentinel
April 23, 2015 PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
Ask your state legislator to support
SENATE BILL 177 FIX THE DEFECT IN STATE LAW
C
olorado communities are facing serious housing challenges. Rents are skyrocketing—rising faster than San Francisco and New York—making the Front Range one of the most expensive places in the country to live. The dream of homeownership for many Coloradans may soon be unreachable.
Lawmakers can fix this defect in Colorado law by supporting Senate Bill 177.
That’s because a defect in state law has virtually halted the construction of affordable and attainable housing across Colorado.
The consumer protections in Senate Bill 177 will create a quick and fair resolution for homeowners who need repairs while protecting the rights of all homeowners in a community. A coalition of 35 mayors, Democratic and Republican legislators, affordable housing advocates, and business and trade groups, as well as newspaper editorial boards support this important consumer-protection legislation.
The condos that historically provided the most practical options for first-time homebuyers, as well as seniors looking to right-size their housing, are not being built because of the threat of time-consuming litigation.
If you are concerned, please visit the Homeownership Opportunity Alliance online at Housing4CO.org to learn more.
ENDORSED BY STATEWIDE NEWSPAPERS:
“We urge [House Speaker Hullinghorst] to avoid crass partisan considerations in dealing with this bill. Too much is at stake. Coloradans need affordable housing … Do the right thing and let the full House decide.”
“Caught in the middle are would-be, first-time homebuyers, who are finding it increasingly difficult to find homes they can afford. In the absence of action from the Legislature, some communities … have taken steps to reduce builder liability in order to get construction moving again.”
— Colorado Springs Gazette, March 20, 2015
— Boulder Daily Camera, March 10, 2015
“… the main thrust of [Senate Bill 177] — to avert litigation if the problem can be resolved through other means and to make sure a majority of property owners are actually on board with a lawsuit — is certainly sound. … What would be ‘terrible,’ in fact, is if lawmakers failed to find some way to address the issue.”
“Builders should be given the opportunity to address problems, and those owning the homes where there is a dispute should know about any settlement offers by builders and what the possible costs of litigation to them could be.” — Loveland Reporter-Herald, March 9, 2015
— The Denver Post, March 11, 2015
Visit Housing4CO.org to ask your legislator to fix the defect by ensuring that Senate Bill 177 HOMEOWNERSHIP receives a fair hearing in the OPPORTUNITY Colorado House of Representatives. ALLIANCE Paid for by the Homeownership Opportunity Alliance
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