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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 29, Issue 48
May 23, 2013
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Funding next step for beltway CDOT to weigh funding requests, Golden plan By Glenn Wallace
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Gov. John Hickenlooper – surrounded by mental health advocates and legislators – signs SB13-266 and HB13-1296 into law on May 16. SB13-266 creates a coordinated behavioral health crisis response and HB13-1296 creates the civil commitment statute review task force. Photos by Clarke Reader
Hickenlooper signs mental health bills Jefferson Center for Mental Health hosts signing By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews. com The mood was celebratory at the Jefferson Center for Mental Health on May 16 as Gov. John Hickenlooper signed two mental health bills into law. “The Jefferson Center is proud to host the signing for these bills,” said Harriet Hall, Center president and chief executive officer. “This is place where we truly believe that recovery is possible and treatment works.” The governor signed SB13266 — Coordinated Behavioral Health Crisis Response — and HB13-1296 — Civil Commitments Task Force — with sponsors Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp (D-Arvada), Rep. Dave Young (D-Greeley) and Sen. Jeanne Nicholson (DBlackhawk) on hand as well. “Almost anyone you talk to today has a story about men-
Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp (D-Arvada) speaks at the Jefferson Center for Mental Health on May 16 before Gov. John Hickenlooper signed SB13-266 and HB13-1296 into law. Kraft-Tharp sponsored both bills. tal health issues or is connected to someone who has dealt with them,” Hickenlooper said. “These bills are the first
‘I’m so glad leaders were able to come together to set up the crisis system, and we’ll definitely make good use of it.’ Lorraine Bowen POSTAL ADDRESS
step to building a system that will be able to help everyone who needs it.” All three sponsors spoke, sharing stories about the hard work that went into getting these bills passed, and their own experiences trying to help those with mental health issues. “I am honored to have been the prime sponsor for the crisis response bill in the senate,” said Nicholson. “We finally have the funding we’ve waited for years and years.” Mental health groups and advocates from Jeffco and surrounding counties were all present to see the two bills signed, since they will benefit mental health facilities statewide. “There’s been a lot of work put into the building of a crisis system that doesn’t have boundaries,” Hall said. “It’s a
great thing for the state, and now we have a lot more work to do to carry it out.” Lorraine Bowen, who sits on the Jefferson Center board of directors, was at the signing with her son, David, a mental health consumer. “I’m so glad leaders were able to come together to set up the crisis system, and we’ll definitely make good use of it,” Lorraine said. “Cooperation is a key part of this, since almost everyone has been touched by the issue.” David said that finding new sources of income to help people is extremely important, especially for an issue like this. “It’s really good for the community,” he said. “It gives people a chance to get help when its necessary.”
Western Beltway Plan watchers have had a lot to look over this month with a major Colorado Department of Transportation agreement with the city of Golden, and state transportation funding is up for grabs. On May 9, the city of Golden ended more than 20 years of contention with CDOT by agreeing to a shared development vision for the U.S. Highway 6 and State Highway 93 corridor. That section of roadway was initially studied by CDOT as one of the last links in the 470 beltway design. Initial CDOT plans envisioned the corridor as being six lanes across, with an elevated freeway and speed limits as high as 70 mph. After years of negotiations, the leaderships of CDOT and Golden reached a joint agreement. The pact would keep speed limits within their current range of 45-55 mph, include better sound mitigation, and limit the corridor to four lanes until traffic reaches volume levels of at least 70,000 vehicles a day. The agreement does not address the broader issue of completing a regional beltway link. John Putnam, special counsel to the city of Golden, said he would anticipate CDOT officials signing the agreement in “months, but not many months.” He cautioned city officials that the agreement could be tossed out by future CDOT or Golden city councils. “The ultimate protection for the city is to put some of those items in place in plans and in concrete,” Putnam said. Golden has already taken two steps in that direction. The council approved $150,000 for preliminary design engineering on portions of the new plan. The city also applied for some of CDOT’s Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and Partnership (RAMP) funding to help bring the agreed-upon plan into existence, beginning with improvements to the U.S. 6 and 19th Avenue intersection.
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At the county level, meetings concerning the $750,000 Western Beltway study have continued. At the county’s May 14 meeting the three Jeffco commissioners talked with Western Beltway Study’s project manager Lee Kellar, who is with the firm Parsons Brinckerhoff. The beltway meeting included a review of initial RAMP applications, which contained requests for several sections of the planned beltway ramp. CDOT is scheduled to report back to Golden and Jeffco on May 31 about which projects had been narrowed down for final consideration of funding. The county meeting also included a report from public relations firm CRL Associates regarding outreach efforts with the Beltway continues on Page 20
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May 23, 2013
Graduates seek to ‘know yourself’ “This above all else: to thine own self be true.”— “Hamlet”
About 25 years ago, I pictured myself as a leader. All through my schooling, in a variety of roles both inside and outside the classroom, I pictured myself as a person who was going to be at the head of organizations someday. Boy, was I kidding myself. It turns out that that is not my best role. I don’t like making decisions for other people, and leaders have to do that. It turns out that my strengths lie in other areas. Analyzing, over-analyzing, presenting options — these are all things that are in my wheelhouse. Personnel decisions, giving orders — not so much. Which is why, even while I was pursuing my delusions of leadership, somehow I gravitated to roles that would place me in an advisory position. I was my class vice president; I was an
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associate newsletter editor; perhaps my favorite role ever was serving as an assistant baseball coach for my best friend. And even today I’m a lot more comfortable seated at a keyboard working my thoughts out on paper than I am making snap decisions and choosing other peoples’ courses of action. It’s taken a long time to let go of the image I had in my head, so that I could just deal with my own reality as it is. I bring this up because this week Jeffco
Schools are sending thousands of young men and women out into the world as certified high school graduates. And among all the pieces of advice they’re going to receive (as we desperately try to get in one last lesson), the most important one that anybody can take to heart is “know yourself.” And that’s not just me spouting off: when my buddy Jay and I were researching our book, that was the single, most important piece of advice we heard from dozens of our friends. You, young graduate, with the entire world in front of you and myriad dreams to choose from, should start your journey to your Perfect Life in front of a mirror. How sad, how frustrating will your life be if the dream you pursue is of being a heart surgeon, but you find out later that the sight of blood makes you queasy? Or if your dream is to be a Navy SEAL, but you really hate the water? You, young graduate, in spite of how we have treated you for the last twelve years
of schooling, are a unique, special young person with unique talents and passions. Don’t waste the gifts you’ve been given pursuing dreams that were meant for other people; figure out how you were made, what contribution you were intended to make, and then pursue that with everything you’ve got. Because then it must follow, as the night the day, that the universe will conspire to make your dreams come true. Because when your purpose matches your gifts, a harmony is created that resonates throughout your life. And your dreams will present themselves to you as realistic probabilities. That is how to start to build your perfect life. Good luck! Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
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Legislation designed to protect pets in state Bill backs training for law enforcement agencies By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews. com Dogs had their day in Denver on May 13, as Gov. John Hickenlooper signed two pieces of legislation that led to some serious tail-wagging from our fourlegged friends. The governor — who brought his dog Sky to a bill-signing at the Denver Animal Shelter — put his signature on a bill aimed at protecting dogs whenever police are called to their owners’ homes, and another that designates dogs — and cats — that are adopted from animal shelters as the state pets. “These pets become a huge part of people’s lives,” Hickenlooper said. Each bill received support from Democrats and Republicans in the General Assembly this legislative session. “This is a bipartisan day for dogs,” said Sen. David Balmer, R-Centennial, who was flanked by Democratic lawmakers, Sen. Lucia Guzman and Rep. Lois Court, both of Denver. The three co-sponsored Senate Bill 226, known as the “Dog Protection Act.” The bill requires law enforcement agencies to put in place training, and to adopt policies and procedures that officers would be required to adhere to when-
ever they respond to homes where there are dogs. The measure allows dog owners the opportunity to put their pets outside or into another room whenever police come to the home for calls involving non-violent situations. The bill calls for the creation of a volunteer task force that will outline officer training guidelines. The bill was the result of recent headline-grabbing stories involving officer-related dog shootings around the state. Erie resident Brittany Moore’s German Shepard, Ava, was 4 years old when it was shot to death by a police officer there two years ago. “We’ll always miss her and she’ll always be in our hearts,” Moore said afterward. “But I think this was a huge deal, this bill. I think it’s going to help a lot of situations,” The bill received unanimous support from both legislative chambers this session. The same cannot be said about Senate Bill 201, which designates cats and dogs that have been adopted from state animal shelters and rescues as the state pets. The bill received criticism from animal breeder and retail groups, who felt that the legislation created a perception that it’s better to obtain pets from shelters and rescues, than from other places where pets can be adopted or purchased. At times, legislative committee hearing testimo-
ny, and debate inside the House and Senate, resulted in lengthy discussions. Democratic Sen. Andy Kerr of Lakewood, a bill sponsor, who brought his young son and his dog to the event, joked about the contentious nature of the legislation. Just before Kerr was about to speak, playful dogs behind the podium
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of Senate Bill 201, said the challenges that surrounded the legislation were worth it, in the end. “These are our most vulnerable animals, who need homes,” she said. “And it’s about bringing awareness and the importance of adopting animals.”
“Next time somebody brings me a bill and says this is a nice, easy little bill ...” quipped Kerr. “It’s kind of like taking your 3-yearold son and your dog to a bill-signing, and then trying to catch the Colorado flag at the same time.” Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, also a sponsor
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three hotels,” he said. “And this is all because members of the private sector decided to come together and find an innovative job-creating solution.” But while Udall cites the Oxbow model as an example of success, he also points out that the transition to renewable resources must come gradually. “We will eventually get there,” he said. “When you think about it, fossil fuels are finite.” But in the meantime, Udall said the state should continue responsible development of more traditional energy resources. “We in Colorado have a tremendous opportunity to lead the world in oil and natural gas production,” he said. “Why? Because there have been innovations in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing and they will help fuel our economic recovery and make our nation more energy-independent.” But Udall admits development is moving closer and closer to residential areas. “I believe that oil and gas development is an industrial process, and it can be done safely when it’s done right,” he said. “But the public is raising some serious and legitimate concerns about the process, specifically hydraulic fracturing.” As many Colorado communities begin to define oil and gas exploration regulations, Udall acknowledge the heated debates are just the beginning of a longer conversation. “I know you all will agree that one well contaminated is one well too many,” he said. “I want the industry to do everything possible to be transparent with the public, especially with their efforts with hydraulic fracturing.” But that comes with a caveat. “The state has to be informed by science,” said Udall, listing a number of ongoing research projects on the topic. “No rhetoric, no speculation.” Overall, Udall thinks the state’s on the right track, but shouldn’t rest on its laurels. “We can’t wait until the next energy crisis, natural disaster or national tragedy forces Congress and all of us to act,” he said. “Investments in innovation by industry are essential to helping the United States transition to a more reliable, affordable and secure energy future.” WHEAT RIDGE TRAnscRIpT
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Asthma awareness highlighted By Hugh Johnson
The month of May is dedicated to the estimated 300 million people around the world who suffer from asthma. Asthma awareness month serves to remind those asthmatics that it’s possible to lead a normal, healthy life. The primary event of Asthma Awareness Month was World Asthma Day on May 7. The theme at this year’s World Asthma Day was “You can control your asthma.” According to the Global Initiative for Asthma website, programs focused on improved education, pharmacotherapy and follow-up have reduced asthma-related hospitalizations as much as 68 percent in some countries. Western States Clinical Research Incorporated, located in Wheat Ridge, helps to provide that education through clinicals studies. WSCR, Inc. is a clinical research site whose mission is to promote the health and well being of humanity by the development of new medicines through highquality clinical research and a closely held
philosophy of striving for excellence. WSCR, Inc. works with a variety of diseases including asthma, COPD and gout. One of WSCR, Inc. current studies monitors the effect of combining certain study medicines used to treat asthma. WSCR, Inc. has worked in conjunction with Dr. Jeffrey Rumbyrt of Denver Allergy and Asthma on 25 allergy and asthma studies in the past 21 years. Nancy Fingerhood, recruitment coordinator for WSCR, Inc., was on hand at Denver’s World Asthma Day providing information about the clinical study WSCR, Inc. is conducting. The event took place at the state capital and featured a special appearance from Gov. Hickenlooper. Martin Carlos is a patient of WSCR, Inc. and an asthmatic. Carlos extols the organization’s research saying that it helps to provide a better understanding of how to treat asthma. “This research is an important mechanism to bring new more effective treatments to those populations who may ben- Staff members Mary Reid, Falon Casey, Jodi Frazier, Cheri Casey, Nancy Fingerhood during a holiday gathering. Submitefit,” Carlos said. ted photo
Wheat Ridge asks for more funds for Forward Jeffco By Hugh Johnson
l beecid- Jefferson County Economic Deativevelopment Corporation (EDC) is requesting that the city of Wheat Ridge modelgive $10,000 per year to finance the s outForward Jeffco Initiative. The city cururcesrently gives $6,600 per year. Fred Baker, chair of the Jefferson said.County EDC Board, made the request s areat a May 13 study session. Baker announced that the goal of the Forward stateJeffco Initiative is to create 7,500 jobs. ment The EDC’s five-year, $3.9 million plan also looks to generate $860 mils op-lion in consumer spending, $900 milnatu-lion in disposable income and over ause$61 million in tax revenue. ontal The Jefferson County EDC betheylieves that it’s time for the county to andlive up to its potential. For the past 18 pen-months, the EDC has been developing a plan that will help transform the oving
ment done “But egitApplewood golf tourney ecifiThe Applewood Business Association has in to announced the Annual ions, Applewood Business Assos are ciations 2013 Golf Tournation. ment is planned for June 7 well at Applewood Golf Course. ” he A networking lunch and hing registration will begin at ublic, noon followed by a 1:30 aulic p.m. shotgun start. The event will include the chance to meet busisciness owners in the Applef onwood area and serves as a “No fundraiser for Rock House Teen Center in Idaho n the Springs. rels. For registration and y crimore information visit gedy www.applewoodbusiness. said. com/events/aba-golf-toury are nament-2013/. trand se-
RED Day cleans up Wheat Ridge
About 60 employees of Keller Williams associates volunteered their time on Thursday, May 16, to help spruce up the Mountain Vista Health Center. The center, 4800 Tabor Street in Wheat Ridge, was chosen by the Keller Williams Avenues Realty office as part of the company’s “Give Where They Live” RED Day annual realty industry event. RED Day is short for “Renew, Energize and Donate.” The volunteers, wearing red shirts, spent the day planting bushes, perennials and flowers on the retirement community
corporation into an organization that specializes in creating jobs and cultivating growth. Baker said that in the past the EDC has merely scraped by with a “minimalist” attitude. The Forward Jeffco Initiative report states that the EDC is looking to produce measurable results during the next five to twenty years. “It’s not just a matter raising more money. It’s a matter of being able to provide a reasonable service in the areas we believe are important within the county,” Baker said. Baker and the EDC is looking to bring well-paying jobs to Jefferson County. Baker estimated that the county would need to construct 2 million square feet of new buildings in order to create 7500 jobs. According to the staff report, the EDC wants Wheat Ridge to increase
its annual participation amount from $6,600 to $10,000. Mayor DiTullio calculated that each of Wheat Ridge’s 30,000 residents would need to pay $1.67 over five years to reach the request amount of $50,000 over five years. While they were unwilling to say what the city’s participation amount should be, council members Joyce Jay of District II and Davis Reinhart of District I voiced their support for the initiative. “I think it’s very hard not to become a part of this effort,” Jay said. “It is very hard for a small city to gather those sorts of resources. We would be on plateau with other sections of the metro area should we be involved in this.” Council will discuss the request and how much they will give to the program at a future budget meeting.
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY campus. They also built flower beds. “I think it is absolutely wonderful that Keller Williams thought of our campus to spend the day beautifying” said Evan Burlingame, who is president of the Vista Village resident council.
Boettcher scholars named
The competition was stiff, with more than 1,300 applicants from the state of Colorado all vying for a 2013 Boettcher Foundation scholarship. Four Jeffco students rose to the top and are officially Boettcher scholarship winners: • Arvada High School’s Maren Blair, • Green Mountain High School’s Noha Kikhia, • Lakewood High School’s Corey Baron, • Wheat Ridge High School’s Liam McGrail. The scholarship is good for any Colorado school of the student’s choice, and is essentially a full-ride to any 4-year institution in Colorado. The goal of the Boettcher program is to keep the best students in Colorado by connecting them with outstanding opportunities offered by in-state institutions. Now in its 61st year, the Boettcher Scholarship Program has awarded more than 2,300 scholarships, with more than $3 million
paid out each year.
Summer lunch program
Jeffco Public Schools Summer Food Service Program offers free lunch to children ages one to 18 years old. The program runs Monday, June 3, through Friday, Aug. 2, at several Jeffco sites. Children do not have to be registered Jeffco Public School students. There is no service at any location on Thursday, July 4, or Friday, July 5, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Locations include:
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Gun deaths take steady toll in state Colorado Springs neighborhood has state’s worst numbers By Kevin Vaughan I-News Network
Tragedies like those at Columbine and Aurora drive the public debate about guns, but the truth in Colorado is that the state experienced an unremitting loss of life involving firearms — 6,258 deaths — over the 12 calendar years that fell between those mass shootings. That’s 10 gun deaths a week — every week — during that span. And the area that experienced the most gun deaths from 2000 through 2011 was not a gang-weary section of Denver or Aurora but a southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of 1960s tract homes, apartments and schools where postcard-perfect views of Pikes Peak frame the skyline, an I-News analysis of health and census data found. The area is designated by the federal government as Census Tract 54.00, one of 1,249 geographically distinct districts in the state. And from 2000 through 2011, 24 of its residents died of gunshot wounds. The next deadliest census tract, with 20 deaths, was located in Grand Junction, and another in Denver had 19, I-News found. Five of the top six neighborhoods for gun homicides were in the Denver or Aurora, while the top four neighborhoods for gun suicides were in Grand Junction, Montrose or Mesa County. Over that span, 76 percent of the state’s gun deaths were suicides, 20 percent homicides. “It is a public health issue,” said state Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, the mother of a son murdered by gunfire. “We pay for it in the end. Society — we pay for the medical treatment, the loss of productivity. It’s a ripple effect. When someone gets murdered or harmed by gun violence, it affects the family, it affects the community — not just that one person.” The death toll for residents of Census Tract 54.00, part of the Colorado Springs neighborhood known as Pikes Peak Park, included 12 homicides and 12 suicides. That made it an anomaly among the deadliest neighborhoods in that it had as many homicides as suicides. The second deadliest tract, in Grand Junction, had 17 suicides and three homicides. The tract in Denver’s Platte Park area that experienced 19 deaths had 10 suicides, eight homicides and one classified as “other” — a police shooting, accident or undetermined fatality. Four other tracts had 17 gun deaths during the 12-year span — three in Grand Junction, Montrose and Teller County driven by suicides and one in Denver’s Montbello neighborhood driven by homicides. The I-News investigation of Colorado’s shooting deaths found a strong relationship
At A graffiti-ridden “Neighborhood Watch” sign at the edge of Census Tract 54:00 in Colorado Springs on May 3. This section of southeast Colorado Spring was Colorado’s deadliest neighborhood during the 12 years between the mass shooting tragedies at Columbine and Aurora. Photo by Joe Mahoney/I-News Network at Rocky Mountain PBS between poverty and firearms homicides — and no discernible link between being poor and gun suicides. For example, the average poverty rate in 656 census tracts with no gun homicides was 10 percent. It jumped to 16 percent in neighborhoods with at least one gun homicide, to 22 percent in tracts with at least three, and to 24 percent in areas with at least four. It was vastly different with suicides: The average poverty rate fluctuated around 12.7 percent in neighborhoods with no gun suicides and up to and including those with four or more. In that way, Census Tract 54.00 fell in line with homicide statistics and bucked suicide statistics. The area, developed in the 1960s, includes ranch and multi-level suburban homes, apartment complexes, a commercial district, and four schools. And its 5,615 residents face serious socio-economic challenges. The median family income was $29,313 in 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau — down significantly from 1980, when median family income was the equivalent of $40,010 in today’s dollars. More than 20 percent of families — and nearly 44 percent of children — live in poverty. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment data included the census tract where each victim lived but, because death certificates are not public, not the identities of those who died. I-News was able to identify many using police, court and coroner’s records and other public documents. The loss of life in Census Tract 54.00 was a mosaic: A father who shot his teenage son while trying to teach him gun safety. A gang-
GUN DEATHS BY COUNTY What the numbers say about gun deaths between 2000 and 2011 in the region covered by Colorado Community Media:
COUNTY
TOTAL
BY SUICIDE
BY HOMICIDE
TOTAL PER 100,000
ADAMS
503
342
149
10.4
ARAPAHOE 679
498
152
10.6
DENVER
831
437
342
12.1
DOUGLAS
207
170
30
7.0
EL PASO
804
596
180
11.6
ELBERT
29
27
2
10.9
JEFFERSON 624
526
77
9.9
52
6
24.0
TELLER
64
Totals include deaths by suicide, homicide, accidents and legal shootings by law enforcement officers, plus unexplained shootings. Source: I-News research
land slaying. Solitary suicides. A jealous former boyfriend who fired blindly through a door. Four domestic violence murder-suicides. And an utterly random shooting carried out by a Fort Carson-based U.S. Army soldier. “Some of them, they are domestic-related and they are very personal, to the very random or motivated through drugs or through property crimes or through any number of things,” said Colorado Springs Police Cmdr. Kirk Wilson, whose division includes Census Tract 54.00. “There is no pattern, if you will, for why some of these homicides take place.” Joy Kelly-Blackwell, whose sister, Leslie Brown, was murdered in 2004 by a former boyfriend, grew up in south Colorado Springs and has a sober view of life there. “Where there’s poverty, there’s drugs — drugs and alcohol,” she said. “Where there’s drugs and alcohol, there will be guns. Therefore there will be crime.” Poverty and guns are definitely a part of life in Pikes Peak Park — and it is nothing new. “These children were at war,” said Rich Caruth, who managed an apartment complex in the neighborhood for years and initiated an anti-gang program. “When they’d go outside their house, they had to worry about a drive-by shooting. They had to worry about being robbed and losing their tennis shoes.” But the neighborhood’s problems aren’t only economic. Transience is a way of life — an I-News examination of property records found that nearly 30 percent of the 1,181 single-family homes are rentals, and the neighborhood includes 772 apartment units and 131 townhome and condominium units. People come and go often, tearing at the sense of “community” — the perception of belonging to a place and caring about it. Katherine Giuffre, chair of the sociology department at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, knows transience — she lives next to a rental home, where tenants have come and gone every three months or four months for 17 years. “I don’t even bother to know who they are because they’ll be out soon,” Giuffre said. “I’m not baking a banana bread and going over there.” Poverty, transience, and neighborhood violence confront the teachers and administrators at the four public schools in the tract — Centennial, Monterey and Pikes Peak elementary schools and Carmel Middle. There, the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch is high — 81.5 at
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eOne party control not good Furman calls for balanced legislature in Statehouse By Mikkel Kelly
mkelly@ourcoloradonews.com The Colorado Legislature did a lot of work but the results would be better with a different mix, said to Loren Furman, Colorado Association of Commerce and industry senior vice president for state and federal relations. “I would like to see a balanced legislature. It forces folks to come to the middle and compromise,” Furman said at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce breakfast forum Friday, May 17.
Furman said the lawmakers’ work was dominated by headline issues including gun bills, civil unions, elections and marijuana, with gun legislation causing the most tension. She said having the House, Senate and governorship controlled by the Democrat party — means legislation was influenced more by unions, environmental groups and other liberal special interest groups. Further she said attempts to introduce bills late in the session often backfired, and the lesson learned is to try to work out compromises earlier. Furman, who described CACI’s main role as promoting business interests, said she expects more oil and gas legislation to return next session. Several other lawmakers commented at the breakfast.
Sen. Evie Hudak, D-District 19, agreed that there was a lot of tension during the session, but she was very pleased with the passage of Senate Bill 111 requiring mandatory reporting of elder abuse. The bill requires that nursing home staff and others in care positions for seniors to report abuse within 24 hours. Freshman state Rep. Tracy KraftTharp, D-District 29, said she disagreed with the idea that long meetings and contentious issues made for a tiring session. “I was sad the day it was over. I thought it went really fast, and I was glad to work with so many great partners,” she said. The 2013 legislative session convened Jan. 9 and adjourned May 8.
Attacker told teen, ‘get ready to die’ South Jeffco man headed to trial for attempted sex assault By Glenn Wallace
nnial,gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com ualify me in A south Jefferson County man 55 orhas been arrested for the attempted
sexual assault and severe beating of a cipal,15-year-old girl. hools The man, Xaiver Sebastian McDanaclesiels, 20, was in court on May 15 for a eanspreliminary hearing to determine jack-whether there is probable cause to try elp ahim on the seven felony counts that
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Prosecutors called two witnesses, both investigators with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, to present some of their evidence in the case. On the afternoon of April 4, a 15-yearMcDaniels old girl returned to her apartment located near S. Simms St. and W. Bowles Ave. She told investigators that she closed the door behind her, only to have a stranger enter the apartment. Jefferson County Investigator Lee Hoag said she interviewed the victim after the incident. In that interview, Hoag said the stranger demanded the victim remove her shirt, which she declined to do. “Then he said, ‘get ready to die’ and took out a metal paring knife,” Hoag said. According to court testimony, a struggle ensued, and the knife blade snapped. The victim was able to fight
off the attacker. The victim called 911, and reported seeing the suspect drive away in a 1990s model white Jeep Cherokee. Police later discovered a matching white Jeep in the same apartment complex. The owner of the Jeep, McDaniels, also bore “a striking resemblance” to the composite drawing of the suspect. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital. Doctors reported that she had suffered a hematoma, fractured tooth, and numerous bruises and cuts. McDaniels, who was on bond on a charge of unlawful sexual contact in Douglas County, was arrested on April 6. Investigators said they found what they believe to be bite marks on his middle finger. McDaniels parents spoke on his behalf at the hearing and asked for his $1 million bond to be reduced. Judge Ryan Stuart ruled against a reduction in bond.
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As the tassels turn, students punch their tickets The book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss is often gift-wrapped by well-wishers and then unwrapped by graduates. The title is suitably upbeat for a celebration. After all, the line that follows “Oh, the places you’ll go!” is “There is fun to be done.” Later the story reads, “KID YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!” We appreciate the spirit of the season. Graduation commencements are so fun, and the rows of students all look so brilliant. “You won’t lag behind, because you’ll have the speed. You’ll pass the whole gang and you’ll soon take the lead,” the book assures us. But we take a moment to pause and remind the graduates — younger students take note — that the book also states, “You will come to a place where the streets are not marked,” and “When you are alone, there’s a very good chance you’ll meet things that scare you right out of your pants.” So students of all ages, tighten your
OUR VIEW belts and prepare well. About 40 percent of Colorado’s high school class of 2011 needed remedial courses, although down from 41 percent the year before. And at four-year-level schools in the state, the retention rate for students not assigned to remediation was 79 percent, compared with 60 percent for those needing remediation. That’s not good, and it costs money — a lot of money. The estimated cost associated with remedial courses was about $58 million in 2011-12, with the state’s share at $19 million, according to the Colorado Department of Higher Education 2012 Legislative Report on Remedial Education executive summary.
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What is the importance of better mental health services? At Gov. John Hickenlooper’s bill signing for two major mental health bills, we asked people why improving mental health services is important.
One-fifth of people in Colorado have a mental health issue, and so it is important that we get them a lot of services. Alan Girard
People are in need of services in all communities. Scott Glasser It is important because we need people to do more integration with the physical aspect of health care. Ana Jones
A lot of people are in need of treatment, but the stigmata about it makes it difficult to go get it. Liz Ury
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Critics can say by the time students have graduated from high school they have already gone a lot of “places” — academically — compared with other countries, such as China, where electives are fewer and core skills are stronger. The world doesn’t wait for everyone to be road ready or then provide a smooth ride. So to the students who have a good idea of a place they want to go, we encourage them to follow their ambitions without reservation. To the rest, don’t be swayed by the notion that there is this vast amusement park of career fields to sample after high school before committing. Instead consider making a choice with 4G speed, and don’t back away from your instincts by the idea that you might not want to stay in that chosen field for a lifetime. The somewhat questionable general statistic that the average American will experience seven careers in a lifetime can be comforting or disturbing — depending on your point of view. We say ignore
it, dig into a direction and dig in. Do your best to see that your courses are accountable to provide the training for the needed skill sets and the knowledge to understand the changing world. Learn as much as you can, and be competitive in earning door-opening good grades. So that’s our skinny to students on their journeys. And a final thought — in contrast to “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” which has the words “you” or “your” more than 100 times — the future can be less selfcentric and involve a direction to help someone or to seek an important answer. The words of neurologist Viktor Frankl, author of “Man’s Search of Meaning,” sometimes find their way into some of our favorite commencement speeches. “Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual,” he wrote. Oh, the people you can help.
Background check again, and again I’m either on every no-fly list in the world, or I am so squeaky clean that I could walk into the cockpit and pilot the plane myself. Why? Because I’ve had eight background checks in the last five years. The kind of background checks that want to know the name and phone number of every supervisor I’ve ever had, a somewhat exhaustive list in my case. The kind that want to know the address of every place I’ve ever lived … I need an extra sheet for that. But I accept this as part of the job. As a writer, I work in a variety of industries, and those subject to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations require background checks, no matter how remote the possibility might be that I would have access to personal information. I’ve also had background checks when I’m writing for financial institutions, especially those regulated by the SEC, FDIC, etc. My involvement in any kind of securities fraud, insider trading, or such, would be an immediate no-go. Well, duh. When I worked with federal agencies such as IRS and Veterans Benefit Administration, I underwent background checks for badge access, which let me, as a contractor, go through building security and directly to my work area without needing an escort. These government agencies deal with huge amounts of private, personal information, and — although in my work I don’t deal with any of this information — they screen everyone. (Just to reassure you … despite all the personal information handled at these agencies, it’s carefully guarded and protected. I know this first-hand.) In my volunteer work, background checks have also been essential. I can’t imagine the Peace Corps not checking out applicants, because any such program could be an effective way to outrun obligations or escape unpleasant consequences back home. In confidential
reference checks, the Peace Corps specifically asks whether the applicant wants to leave the country for this purpose. As a volunteer in the public schools, I happily submit to the background screenings that would reveal histories of people who are not suited for work with kids. And as a volunteer at a hospital, I was screened for both because of the HIPAA requirements and to determine my suitability to work with children. I can’t help but speculate about what factors figure into background checks. • Am I given a number, like a credit rating? • Some sort of grade? • Do these continued “hits” on my background send some sort of signal to those who watch such things? In any case, I’m not going to call further attention to the situation by inquiring about it! Next time, I plan to ask the organization what, specifically, they are looking for, and I’d really like to know where I land on the spectrum between watchlist and squeaky clean. Doubtless, I’ll be asked for at least one more background check this year. In fact, I recently agreed to a background check for the home I’m leasing … so make that nine checks in five years. This must be some kind of record. I’m going to check into that. Andrea Doray is a writer who doesn’t want to fly the airplane, just to recline the seat and read downloads on her Kindle. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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Participating in Village of Five Parks Community Garage Sale 8645 Coors St. Arvada June 1st, 9am-5pm
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Living room furniture, coffee tables, end table, art, 5 piece bedroom set, futon, exercise equipment, sports equipment, patio furniture, tools and more. 9545 Painted Canyon Cir, Highlands Ranch Friday May 31 8a-2p, Saturday June 1 8a-12noon
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CNN salutes suds cities Aviation Park, 1890 Teller St., one of the locations in the 12 Parks in 12 Weeks program, featuring public art pieces. Photos by Clarke Reader
Adventures in your
Summer program encourages park explorations By Clarke Reader
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ummer in Colorado is a time for taking advantage of the countless parks and outdoor amenities the state has to offer, and Lakewood is inviting visitors and residents alike to enjoy the city’s parks. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, at Addenbrooke Park, 600 S. Kipling Parkway, the city, partnered with Kaiser Permanente, is kicking off this year’s “Passports to the Park Challenge —12 parks in 12 weeks.” Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to walk, run, bike or play in as many parks as they can in the 12-week period that runs from through August. Registration is $8 and includes a passport with information on the 12 parks, Tshirt and map of Lakewood’s parks. “This is a program we’ve had before, but it was called ‘Walk Lakewood,’” said Polly Zimmerman, fitness specialist with Lakewood. “We have around 70 parks in Lakewood, and we want to inspire people to visit other parks aside from just their neighborhood ones.” According to Allison Scheck, marketing and community relations administrator, the 12 parks that were chosen are
backyards
spread out throughout the city, to show the diversity of options for outdoor enthusiasts. “We want people to know no matter what you’re looking for — from short loops for runs to long trails — we have a park that will fit,” Scheck said. New to this year’s program is a passport for children, which Scheck said has some more information and activity ideas for children who visit the parks. The activities include games like nature scavenger hunts. The parks don’t have to be visited in any particular order, and since each park is different, including its layout and amenities, visitors are encouraged to really explore each park. “There are so many ways to connect with the outdoors, and we want to provide some examples for people who want to experience them,” Scheck said. Another part of the program is the city’s and Kaiser’s celebration of July as National Park and Recreation month with Fitness in the Park. From 9 to 10 a.m. on each Saturday in July, a free class will be taught at the Bonfils-Stanton Ampitheater at the Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. July 6 is zumba, July 13 is yoga, July 20 is tai chi and July 27 is a special family program featuring zumba and zumbatonic for children. “Kaiser is a big sponsor of the fitness events in the park,” Zimmerman said. “We want to get people out and active as
Details WHAT: 12 Parks in 12 Weeks WHEN: June through August PArks: Addenbrooke Park, Aviation Park, Bear Creek Greenbelt, Belmar Park, Chester-Portsmouth Park, Coyote Gulch Park, Daniels Park, Kendrick Lake Park, Mountainside Park, Mountair Park, Ray Ross Park, Sanderson Gulch Greenbelt • 12 Parks in 12 Weeks kick-off WHErE: Addenbrooke Park, 600 S. Kipling Parkway,
Lakewood
WHEN: Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. • fitness iN THE PArk WHErE: Bonfils-Stanton Amphitheater at Lakewood Heritage Center 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood WHEN: July 6, Zumba; July 13, Yoga; July 20,Tai Chi; July 27, a special family program featuring Zumba and Zumbatomic for kids. cost: Free More info: 720-963-5366 much as possible.” She added that just being outside motivates people to exercise more, and for children, getting them outside and exercising leads to healthier eating and development. For more information and to register, call 303-987-5400, stop by any Lakewood recreation center or visit www.Lakewood. org/Recreation.
CNN Travel recently ranked beer towns in the U.S., and deemed Denver as No. 5. Now, we could argue with that — especially considering that our governor helped put this cow town on the beer map — but national exposure is all good. Here’s what CNN had to say: “The history of beer in the United States is a rich one dating back to the colonies, when soldiers were paid in spruce beer and cider. From there, beer weathered a Revolution, Prohibition and a right turn at Albuquerque before positively exploding with deregulation of the industry through the early 1980s. “Ever since, Americans have been sampling, celebrating and sophisticating the unofficial national beverage in ways previously unimaginable and it seems nearly every town’s gotten into the act. “But not all cities are carbonated equal. Some have begun to take beer personally, innovating its craft and consumption and throwing festivals to honor the finest ales and lagers — creating a blueprint for the rest of the country to follow. Still others have been doing this all along.” To check out the story, go to cnn.com and enter “best beer towns” in the search bar.
Memorial to be dedicated
The Colorado Freedom Memorial in Aurora is soon to be dedicated to Colorado and the nearly 6,000 Colorado Gold Star Families whose loved ones make up the memorial’s roll call. Beginning with the Gold Star Concert on May 25, and carrying through to the Home with Honor Dedication on May 26, the Colorado Freedom Memorial will proudly stand in honor of those who gave all in service to their country. The dedication weekend events that are open to the public include: The Gold Star Concert from 5 to 7 p.m. May 25, celebrating “Heroic Lives” with performances by the 101st Army Band, Face Vocal Band and Mollie Weaver on The Great Lawn at the Aurora Municipal Building, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. Tickets are limited and available at www.militaryevents.us/rsvp using event code: CFM. On May 26 at 2 p.m., the dedication will begin with the arrival of the dedication processions at the memorial. The procession will include a horse-drawn caisson, full military honors, representatives from each branch of the military, VIPs and Colorado Gold Star Family representatives. The dedication ceremony will feature VIP guest speakers, representatives of Colorado’s legislative delegation, honor guard and color posting, a wreath-laying ceremony, bird release and performances by the 101th Army Band. The dedication ceremony is open to the public, and will be held at the Colorado Freedom Memorial/Springhill Community Park, 756 N. Telluride St., Aurora.
Going for `Big Break’
Former University of Colorado AllAmerican women’s golfer Emily Talley
Belmar Park, one of the locations in the 12 Parks in 12 Weeks challenge.
Addenbrooke Park, 600 S. Kipling Parkway, where the 12 Parks in 12 Weeks program will kick off on Saturday, June 1.
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Jeffco Public Schools Summer Food Service Program offers free lunch to children 1 to 18 years old at several Jeffco sites. Participating children do not have to be registered Jeffco Public School students. The chart above indicates when and where the service is available. Photo by Information provided by Jeffco Public Schools
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is participating on Golf Channel’s reality show “Big Break.” And, after the airing of just one show (May 13), Talley already has seen an elevated level of fame. “I posted that I was going to be on the show on Facebook and it was the most response I have ever had,” Talley said. “I don’t think I could say I’m getting married and get that much response. But it’s fun, you see how many people love the show, how many people are rooting for you. “A lot of people you don’t know connect with you on a TV show, you have a lot of people rooting for you,” Talley said. “Maybe I made them laugh or maybe they felt my frustration.” “Big Break,” which was filmed at an Iberostar resort about 45 minutes south of Cancun in Mexico, airs at 7 p.m. Mondays on the Golf Channel. Last July, Talley heard she had made the first round of cuts and would be brought in for an interview. But it wasn’t until November that she heard anything. She was at the Arizona State Open when she got a call saying that she had made it to the third round of interviews. Then after missing her LPGA card by three strokes at the third stage of qualifying school, she got the call that would change her life. “You don’t hear anything forever,” Talley said. “I had a feeling they were waiting for Stage 3 to be over, because if you do well there, you have your card, you don’t need your Big Break.” It was then another six weeks before she would leave for the filming of the show, which took 3½ weeks.But it wasn’t all margaritas and birdies. “It was a stressful situation,” Talley said. “But it was some of the best fun I’ve ever had. We had to get up at 4:30 a.m. every morning, we were mic’d up by 5 and by the time we were at the course, had the competitions, it was 5 p.m. before we were back.
May 23, 2013 We’d all have dinner together and then you’re shooting interviews until midnight, and then you do it all over again. But when it’s something like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, your body just figures out how to cope with it.”
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Prince Harry at The Market on Larimer Street May 13 (and to think I was just there three days earlier).
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Eavesdropping: Overheard at an anti-civil unions rally at the Capitol: Dan Caplis telling a woman, “My wife won’t let me Tweet.” 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.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado. com. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.
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From left, Sara Chartier, 8, Jordan Wyatt, 9, and Delaney McGowan, 7, are hard at work raking the pathways at the Anythink Wright Farms Library community garden on Saturday May 18 in Thornton. Photos by Pam Wagner
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eteran and rookie gardeners got their hands dirty Saturday preparing plots at the new Anythink Wright Farms library community garden. This new garden at 5877 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton is just one of many that are sprouting up across the Denver area. Tough economic times, a desire to eat healthier and a push for locally-grown produce have all contributed to the increase, said Abbie Harris, development and communications coordinator with Denver Urban Gardens (DUG). “In 2007 and 2009 (there) was
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(a) period of time we saw a big explosion in interest in what we do,” she said. “People were becoming more aware of what they were eating and where it was coming from — at the same time the economy took a downturn.” DUG has provided technical assistance to community gardens since the mid-1980s. It operates 127 gardens in the metro area, with 12 more gardens slated to open this year.
find a community garden Denver Urban Gardens supports more than 125 community gardens throughout the metro area. With the exception of a small number of gardens that serve specific communities, DUG community gardens are open to the public. To join a DUG community garden, call 303292-9900 or email dirt@dug.org the name of the garden you’re interested in and DUG officials will provide contact information. This is a list of DUG-only gardens that are open to the public: Arvada • Arvada Mennonite Community Garden, 5927 Miller St. • Rose Roots Community Garden, 84th Street and Alkire Street Golden • Applewood Community Garden, 12930 W. 32nd Ave.
• Golden Community Garden, 1506 8th St. Lakewood • The Belmar Community Garden at The Learning Source, 455 S. Pierce St. • Gray Street Community Garden, Gray Street & West Third Avenue • H.O.P.E Garden Community Lakewood, Taft Street & Colfax Avenue (This is a shared garden. This garden is open to the community, but there are no individual plots.) • Ute Trail Community Garden - 13130 W. Jewell Ave. Thornton • Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave. Westminster • Allison Gardens at Semper Farm, northwest corner of 92nd Avenue & Pierce Street • Westminster Community Garden, 72nd Avenue between Raleigh Street & Bradburn Boulevard
“We went from just adding a couple gardens — maybe five a year — up until 2008,” Harris said. “Now we build up to 10 to 20 gardens a year and that’s not slowing down. We have been growing a lot in Adams and Jefferson counties the past few years.” Harris said DUG is seeing the most growth in Jefferson County. “Just a couple years ago we only had a couple gardens (there), now we have 19 with more coming,” she said. There are nine DUG supported gardens in Adams County, with two more opening this year. One of those new gardens is at Anythink Wright Farms, which has 28 plots. This is the third community garden at an Anythink library location. Commerce City and Perl Mack community gardens both have around 20 plots and are in their third year. “We have this land, people want to garden — so why wouldn’t we?” said Ronnie Storey-Ewoldt, public services director at Anythink. “It’s about education and more than anything else, with the gardens and the libraries, it’s about making a connection with the community.” She said she wasn’t sure how the garden concept at Wright Farms would be received at first, but all the plots were quickly reserved and paid for. Christine Gallegos, a 27-year Thornton resident and Anythink Wright Farms employee, immediately signed up for a plot at her
Christy and Tyler Reed of Thornton participate in the first start-up/work day preparing the garden plots at the Anythink Wright Farms Library community garden on Saturday May 18 in Thornton. work. “I’ve been gardening on my own for about 30 years,” she said. “I usually share what I grow with the food bank at church and family and friends, but I’ve never gardened with people in a community and been able to share knowledge. It’s an exciting experience I think I will enjoy.” The guidelines for the Anythink community libraries are: a gardener must pay an annual fee between $30-40 for water costs, have seeds planted by June 1, commit to water their garden, use organic practices and put the plot to bed by mid-October. A gardener in good standing with the garden will get a plot the following year. People interested in a plot can contact the individual li-
braries and be put on a waiting list. Storey-Ewoldt said she does not think the other four Anythink libraries had enough space to support a garden. Mapleton Public Schools Community Garden at Skyview Campus, 8990 York St. in Thornton, is in its second year of operation. The garden is operated by the district and community members. There are 42 plots, and half of those are designated for students. “Our community garden at the Skyview Campus provides our students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for collaboration, while also helping them to give back to the community,” said Superintendent Charlotte Ciancio.
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public and elected officials, done as part of the Western Beltway study. “I think it’s fair to say nobody feels warm and fuzzy about the name ‘Beltway,’” CRL Chief Executive Maria Garcia Berry said, sparking off a brief discussion about the project’s future “branding.” Kellar also distributed draft visuals from the beltway study, showing the entire proposed route, including the future Jefferson Parkway, and associated interchanges. “Everything in Golden’s plan is included, verbatim,” Kellar said.
THURSDAY/MAY 23 COMMUNITY COFFEE Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp’s next Community Coffee is Thursday, May 23. We’ll talk about the legislative session. Community coffees take place twice on the fourth Thursday of each month. The Arvada coffee is from 8-9 a.m. (time change) at La Dolce Vita in Olde Town Arvada, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. The Westminster coffee is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. FRIDAY/MAY 24 FRIDAY CINEMA Living Water Spiritual Commu-
nity presents its Friday Cinema program at 7 pm, May 24 at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Participate in discussions, sharing of viewpoints, life experiences and a whole lot of fun. Popcorn and candy are available. Discussion will follow the feature presentation. Some films may have language or subject matter unsuitable for children. Call Kay
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SATURDAY TO MONDAY/MAY 25-27 RUMMAGE SALE Golden Gate Grange rummage
and Lamar Street to 53rd and Marshall Street. Both events are presented by the Arvada VFW and American Legion.
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and bake sale is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 25, to Monday, May 27, just 4 miles west of Route 93 at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road. Clothes, household goods, furniture, books, jewelry, toys, homemade baked goods and more. Find a deal or maybe a treasure. Lunch available. Saleable donations accepted from May 20-24. Call 303-277-1742.
FAMILY CAREGIVER workshops Are you caring for an aging parent or relative with Alzheimer’s disease. Find out about what causes dementia and the signs to watch for a free Alzheimer’s family caregiver workshops from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in May at Home Instead Senior Care, 2095 S. Pontiac Way, Denver. Call 303-389-5700; RSVP by the Friday before the workshop you want to attend.
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LEGION EVENTS American Legion Post 161 is at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada, plans a Memorial Day ceremony and parade. The ceremony is at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, at the west end of the Arvada Cemetery. Parade is at 11 a.m. from 60th Avenue
LIFETREE CAFÉ The majesty and mystery of nature will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program celebrates nature and considers how human interaction is impacting the
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environment. The program includes a screening of the award-winning short film “Saving Valentina,” depicting the actual attempted rescue of a whale that was ensnared in a fishing net. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
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Facebook 101 at the Jefferson County Business Resource Center, 1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg 19, Golden. Class limit is 12; guest speaker is Sharon Trilk, 285Bound. com.
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Facebook 102 at the Jefferson County Business Resource Center, 1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg. 19, Golden. Class limit is 12; guest speaker is Sharon Trilk, 285Bound. com.
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Twitter-Best Practices for Business Use at the Jefferson County Business Resource Center, 1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg. 19, Golden. Class limit is 12; guest speaker is Sharon Trilk, 285Bound.com.
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How to manage Your Online Reputation — Learn how to build a positive reputation, at the Jefferson County Business Resource Center, 1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg. 19, Golden. Guest speaker is Stella Peterson, Stella PR + Marketing.
VISIT WWW.JEFFCOBRC.ORG for information on costs and registration. THURSDAY AND Friday/May 30-31,
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presents a community musical production of “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” at 7 p.m. May 30-31 and June 7-8 at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-456-6772 or visit www. coloradoacts.org.
THURSDAY/MAY 30 to Sunday/June 2 BOOK SALE The Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends will host its annual spring Whale of a Used Book Sale from Thursday, May 30, to Sunday, June 2, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 31 and June 1, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2. In addition, Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library will offer a preview sale from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, and is open to Friends members only. Download an application at jeffcolibraryfoundation.org or join the night of the sale at the door. To volunteer for the sale or for information, call 303-403-5075 or email friends@jeffcolibrary.org.
COMING SOON COMING SOON/MAY 31 HOME OPENER The Arvada Colts summer baseball team will have its home opener at 6:30 p.m. May 31 versus the Jeffco Rockhounds at Long Lake Ranch. All games are free. For information, email info@arvadacolts.com. Visit www. arvadacolts.com. COMING SOON/MAY 31 SUMMER READING Jeffco Parks
will bring out a backhoe from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, May 31, at the Golden Library, 1019 10th St., to kick off the Jefferson County Public Library’s summer reading program “Dig Into Reading.” The
reading program runs from June 1 to July 31, and registration can be done at http://jeffcolibrary.org/summerreading.
COMING SOON/MAY 31 to June 9 THE MOUSETRAP The Player’s Guild at the Festival Playhouse presents “The Mousetrap,” by Agatha Christie, playing May 31 through June 9 at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-4224090 or visit www.festivalplayhouse. com. Appropriate for all ages. COMING SOON/JUNE 1 SUMMER KICKOFF Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp’s annual summer kickoff is from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in the backyard gardens at Jane and Bob Banzin’s home, 5630 W. 102nd Place, Westminster. Come enjoy some delicious food and fabulous conversation with your neighbors. A suggested donation is requested. Visit www.tracyforstaterep. com/events-2 to RSVP and for more details. COMING SOON/JUNE 1 SENIOR LAW The Jeffco District Attor-
ney’s Senior Law Day, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 1, offers educational seminars for seniors and adults who may be facing challenges with their aging parents. Jefferson County’s population is aging and this information can change the quality of life for seniors and their adult children. KCNC’s Jim Benemann will emcee. Fee includes breakfast and lunch. The event is at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road. Call 303-271-6970.
COMING SOON/JUNE 1 GOLF TOURNAMENT The Arvada Colts summer baseball team will have its third annual golf tournament June 1 at Applewood Golf Course. Shotgun start is at 1:30 p.m. For information,
email info@arvadacolts.com. Visit www. arvadacolts.com.
TRAILS DAY Celebrate Arvada’s annual Trails Day is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Learn about Arvada’s bike friendly streets and 125-mile trail system at this free family event, hosted by Majestic View Nature Center and Two Ponds Wildlife Refuge. Free ice cream is provided by Scrumptious and hot dogs will be grilled by the Arvada Fire Protection District. A free shuttle service between Majestic View and Two Ponds is offered, and parking is available at Majestic View Nature Center and at the Medical Center lot on the southeast corner of 80th and Kipling. For information and/or to volunteer, call 720-898-7400 or visit www.arvadafestivals.com. COMING SOON/JUNE 1 YARD SALE Glennon Heights Mennonite Church will host the fourth annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at 11480 W. Virginia Ave., Lakewood. All proceeds will go toward the renovation of the church to make the facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. Come check out the hundreds of bargains on furniture, household items plants, books, and children’s items. Baked goods, breakfast burritos and BBQ hot dogs will be available to snack on. Call 303-985-3606 or http://glennonheights.co.us.mennonite.net. COMING SOON/JUNE 1 CLOUD PARTY The Cloud Foundation and Horse Protection League celebrate Cloud’s 18th birthday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Horse Protection League, Churches Ranch, 17999 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call the Cloud Foundation at 719-633-3842.
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Wheat ridge dominates Air Academy Farmers perfect against 4A teams in first ever title victory By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com DENVER - Sure enough, the Farmers plowed them. One after another No. 1 seed Wheat Ridge disposed of playoff opponents and continued to get better in the process. The end result was the Class 4A state title when the Farmers dominated Air Academy 14-2 Saturday at Invesco Field. “I knew that we had this kind of team, and we were capable of this but we had to go out there and prove it,” Wheat Ridge coach Chris Knott said. “Now that we did it feels good.” It was a team effort as six different Farmers scored multiple goals with senior Josh Kaufling leading the way with three. Junior goalie Jensen Makarov shined stopping 13 of 15 Air Academy shots on goal. Makarov routinely turned great looking shots into easy saves and never let the Kadets get going offensively. Fellow senior Pete Alpet, who is playing with a severely injured ankle, repeatedly broke down Air Academy’s defense scoring twice and added four assists. “It is my senior year. I would have played on a broken ankle,” Alpet said. “We worked really hard, all of my teammates, and I am really proud to be a part of this team.” Wheat Ridge overwhelmed Air Academy goalie Barrett Riefstahl with 23 shots on goal and turned a 2-1 game at the end of the first quarter into an 8-2 game at halftime with six second quarter goals. Four days before the Farmers beat up on Valor Christian 13-5 in the 4A semifinal at Legacy Stadium. That night Alpet scored six goals, and
Wheat Ridge’s John Roach takes a breather during his team’s 13-5 victory over Valor Christian. Photo by Daniel Williams although Valor scored five goals in a fiveminute span to keep things interesting, the Farmers pulled away in the second half. On their run to winning their first ever state championship Wheat Ridge also beat No. 8 Thompson Valley 16-2 and No. 18 seed Eagle Valley 18-1. “You have to give credit to these kids. I
have never had a group like this in all my years that plays for each other and is so close knit,” Knott said. The championship game was a rematch of a game played earlier in the season. On March 18 Wheat Ridge beat Air Academy 11-6 in what was a more competitive game. Wheat Ridge finished its season win-
ning 13 of its last 14 games finishing their season 15-4 and going a perfect 6-0 in Foothills League play. The Farmers also went 14-0 against Class 4A opponents with their other four losses coming to 5A opponents and the other to La Costa Canyon, a team from Coronado, Calif.
Jeffco track teams leave their mark at state championship Ralston Valley boys and Golden girls both shine By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com GREELEY — Those calling this season a “down” year for Jefferson Country track and field programs aren’t paying close enough attention. There were plenty of Jeffco storylines scattered all over the 2013 CHSAA Track & Field State Championships Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Jeffco Stadium. Winning the 5A boys team title was Cherokee Trail with a score of 74.5 and the best 5A girls team was Cherry Creek with a team score of 86. The best 4A boys team was Vista Ridge with a score of 80 and the best 4A girls team was Niwot with a 70 score. But breathing down those team’s necks were several Jeffco schools. Ralston Valley (16 team points), Pomona (six) and Bear Creek (three) all left their mark on the 5A boys’ side of the meet, while Lakewood (18 team points) and Arvada West (15) scored points on the 5A girls’ side. In 4A Jeffco, Wheat Ridge (eight team points), Alameda (three) and Arvada (two) scored for the boys and Golden (18 team points) and D’Evelyn scored for the 4A girls. “I think Ralston Valley has an underrated team and I think we showed that this season,” Ralston Valley senior Keenan Gibson said. Gibson went from not qualifying for state last season to finishing fifth in the 400-meter dash on Saturday. “It is my senior year, I wanted to work as hard as possible and leave it all out
there,” Gibson said. Lakewood senior Maddie Ivy came out of nowhere and left her mark at the championship meet. Ivy was an up-and-coming track star as a freshman who had her prep career derailed because of concussions. However, Ivy gave track one more run and after dominating one week previously at Jeffco’s league championships she ran to a ninth place finish in the 1600-meter run in 5:09.61. “I thought things went really well. I wanted to really push myself and see what I was capable of,” Ivy said. Ivy also finished eighth in the 3,200-meter run in 11:00.96. In addition, Bear Creek sophomore Olabisi Johnson not only qualified for the state meet rolling over his 5A Jeffco competition last week, but he also made the podium twice with a pair of top-nine finishes in the 110-meter hurdles (15.50) and the 300-meter hurdles (40.09; 9). And perhaps the best overall Jeffco athlete to shine at the state meet was Golden’s Payton Miller. The junior finished third in the 200 meter dash (25.09) and then took fifth in the 400-meter dash with a time of 54.95.
5A Jeffco boys’ finishers
110-meter hurdles: 9. Olabisi Johnson, 15.50, Bear Creek 300-meter hurdles: 9. Olabisi Johnson, 40.09, Bear Creek High jump: 2. Hunter Price, 6-5, Ralston Valley 400-meter dash: 5. Keenan Gibson, 48.96, Ralston Valley Shot put: 9. Jacob Buys, 48-00.5, Ralston Valley 3200-meter run: 4. Marcello Laguera, 9:42.83, Pomona
Lakewood’s Maddie Ivy overcame concussions and showed her strength at the state meet. Photo by Daniel Williams
5A Jeffco girls’ finishers:
100-meter hurdles: 9. Talia Marquez, 15.37, Arvada West 1,600-meter run: 9. Maddie Ivy, 5:09.61, Lakewood 3,200-meter run: 8. Maddie Ivy, 5:09.61, Lakewood Triple jump: 3. Stephanie Bess, 379.75, Arvada West Long jump: 3. Talia Marquez, 17-9.5, Arvada West Pole vault: 3. Lauren Brunsdale, 11-8, Lakewood; 5. Lauren Santi, 11-02, Lakewood; 7. McKenzie Patarino, 10-8., Lakewood
4A boy’s finishers:
100-meter dash: 7. Jesus Castaneda, 10.99, Alameda Triple jump: 2. Peter Greco, 46-4.5, Wheat Ridge Discus: 2. Stephen Sowal, 151-8, Arvada
4A girls’ finishers:
200-meter dash: 5. Payton Miller, 25.09, Golden 400-meter dash: 3. Payton Miller, 54.95, Golden Triple jump: 9. Courtney Smith, 3407.75) D’Evelyn
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Faith Christian loses, still in quest for title Undefeated Eaton beats Eagles but run not over yet By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com LAKEWOOD — Despite falling to top-seeded and unbeaten Eaton 12-10 on Saturday, the No. 2 Faith Christian Eagles are still alive in the double-elimination Class 3A state baseball tournament. Faith Christian will face No. 4 La Junta at noon at Batch Butler Field in Greeley. “They can hit the cover off the ball, and they play real good defense,” Faith Christian coach Ralph Nance said. “But every team left in the tournament at this point is a really good team.” On Saturday the Eagles lost a heartbreaker to the juggernaut that is Eaton baseball. After three critical errors and five hit-batsmen, Faith Christian found itself down 10-2 in
the third inning. The Eagles would chip away at Eaton’s lead and made what could have been a blowout very interesting. “I like the way we clawed our way back to into that game. We lost the game but went out with a little momentum we hope to use,” Nance said. However, Eaton’s lead was too much for Faith Christian to overcome and the victory put the Reds in its 21st consecutive final four. Eaton is a perfect 23-0 this season, the reigning 3A state champion and considered unbeatable by many. At the same time, the Eagles (20-3, 15-0) went unbeaten in 2A/3A Metro league play. They also reeled off 14 consecutive wins during one stretch this season. However, that winning streak was snapped by Eaton on May 6 in a 6-2 loss at Faith Christian High School. But before they can worry about Eaton again in a potential meeting in the championship game they must
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get past La Junta. The Tigers (17-7, 5-2) are led by senior Troy Schreivogel and his .407 batting average. Besides his exceptional average Schreivogel also hits for power and he has been one of the reasons why La Junta has made it this far. The Eagles, however, should be able to handle the Tigers. Faith Christian has a trio of seniors that might also be one of the best offensive combinations in Colorado high school baseball. Tyler Tucker (.446, 25 hits, 2 home runs), Steven Galambos (.515, 34 hits, 9 doubles) and Tyler Deven (.479, 35 hits, 34 runs scored) combine to deliver one of the most potent offenses in Faith Christian’s very proud baseball history.
Faith Christian’s Steven Galambos races to third base during the Eagles’ doubleheader against Holy Family on April 25. File photo
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May 23, 2013
Piz enjoys pizazz of seeing Stanley Cup Cancer stricken teenager lives out dream of lifting cup By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA — Touching the Stanley Cup made for a great moment for Logan Piz, who is experiencing the ups and downs of fighting cancer. “This has been the best day of my life,” Piz said. “And what makes it even better is I have the opportunity to share it with everybody.” The 13-year-old, diagnosed in November 2012 with a form of bone cancer that primarily affects children and adolescents, was surprised with the NHL’s Stanley Cup at the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children on May 15. Make-A-Wish, Discover, the NHL and the hospital teamed up and granted Piz his wish of spending the day with the Stanley Cup and sharing it with his family, friends and teammates.
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Logan Piz enjoys what he called “the best day of his life” Wednesday at APEX Hockey Arena.
Logan Piz carries the Stanley Cup with his teammates surrounding him. Photos by Daniel Williams After the initial Stanley Cup surprise, Logan was taken by limosine to APEX Hockey Arena where tears of nearly 500 people soaked the packed bleachers as he suited up and skated around the rink one time while his Bantam AA teammates skated around him. Piz then walked the red carpet and helped carry the Stanley Cup onto the ice before delivering an emotional speech. “To me, the Stanley Cup is every basement hockey tournament, where every goal is with three seconds left. He shoots! He scores! For me, it’s my hometown of Arvada, Colo. For me, it’s everyone here who has supported me so much, and I am blessed to have all of that,” Piz said. In addition, Piz got to meet his favorite player, Colorado Avalanche goaltender Jean-Sébastien Giguère. “Logan has good days and then there are some bad days. This is definitely one of those good days,” Russ Hewitt, Logan’s grandfather said. “This is a once-in-a lifetime oppor-
tunity.” During his speech, Piz honored 14-year-old Ian Tuttle, an Arvada teenager who lost his battle with cancer last month. “Ian has been a big inspiration of mine. I look up to him and I respect him and he deserves to be here standing next to me today,” Piz said. Piz has played hockey pretty much since the time he could stand on his own. Logan’s dad has had him on the ice since he was a 2-year-old. But Piz last year noticed he wasn’t himself when he got a cough that he could not shake. During hockey games, he said he was short-shifting himself as he needed to come off of the ice because he was winded. An X-ray revealed a large chest tumor, a rare case of Ewing’s sarcoma. But after surgery and chemotherapy, Logan’s doctors say his prognosis is now good. Piz said his next goal is to play for Ralston Valley, the reigning state champions.