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Boy overcomes heart defect Reinert to become Children’s Hospital Colorado Ambassador

By Amy Woodward

awoodward@ coloradocommunitymedia.com “I feel awesome,” Casey Reinert said while munching on veggie chips. Reinert, a Golden resident and a gregarious 8-yearold with a hardy appetite, is one of Children’s Hospital’s great success stories and is now Children’s Hospital’s Colorado Ambassador for 2014.

“He is unbelievable, absolutely unbelievable,” Reinert’s father, Keith said.

Reinert was born with a rare congenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot that causes abnormalities of the heart’s anatomical structure causing changes to the normal flow of blood through the heart.

In Reinert’s case, a hole was present in his ventricular septum, a wall which separates the heart’s upper chambers. He also had a narrow pulmonary valve known as pulmonary stenosis and an overriding aorta that interferes with the transferring of oxygen-rich blood to the pulmonary artery. A fourth symptom was not present in Reinert that includes “Right Ventricular Hypertrophy” a thickening of the right ventricle muscle.

“You never know how bad it’s going to be until they are born,” Keith Reinert said.

At four months, Reinert had open heart surgery at the hands of Dr. Max Mitchell, who was able to mend the ventricular septum and overriding aorta and stretch the

pulmonary valve. Which is good, said Keith Reinert, because it means Casey won’t need open heart surgery every two years.

“He is superman!” Casey said.

Eventually, as Casey grows into an adult he will need open heart surgery to replace his pulmonary valve. Today, Reinert is an active boy engrossed in sports who is involved in soccer, basketball, alpine skiing and tennis. He is considered the fastest runner in his third-grade class at Mountain Phoenix Community School. He is also a rising philanthropic for Children’s Hospital, having created a fundraising website with the help of his parents. In lieu of presents for his birthday last year, Reinert asked his friends to donate to Children’s Hospital — he raised $1,431. When asked why he has decided to raise money for Children’s, Reinert replied, “Because they saved my life.”

On top of his sports and academics, Reinert will take on the duties of an ambassador with an official launch of his position at a luncheon at the Denver Zoo. He expressed he isn’t daunted by the prospects of public speaking and actually enjoys public presentations.

“I might even make some friends,” he said.

When he grows up, Reinert wants to be the first person to go to Mars. Every year on Oct. 4, Reinert and his family celebrate what they call his “heart birthday,” the day his heart was fixed. Thanks to Children’s Hospital, Reinert is able to shoot for the stars.

To assist Reinert in his ongoing Children’s fundraising, visit teamchildrenscolorado.kintera.org/casey.

Casey Reinert, 8, has become a huge supporter of Children’s Hospital after being born with a rare congenial heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot which causes abnormalities with the heart’s structure. At four months old, Reinert had open heart surgery which repaired the defect and he is now an active kid engrossed in sports. Courtesy photo

Veterans outpatient clinic opens Facility offers medical services, compensation exams

By Amy Woodward

awoodward@ coloradocommunitymedia. com With the opening of the newest veteran’s outpatient clinic in Golden, about 42,000 Jeffco veterans will now have a more spacious facility that offers a spread of medical services along with compensation and pension exams.

The Golden clinic located at 1020 Johnson Road is a brand new two-story 39,634-square-feet building that replaces the Lakewood VA Clinic at the Denver VA Regional Office on Van Gordon Street. The Lakewood location was considerably smaller than the Golden clinic at approximately 2,000 square feet in size.

“We’re the third largest county for veterans’ population in the state of Colorado,” said Peter Mortaro, veterans service officer at Jeffco Human services.

We’re second to Arapahoe County

The new veteran’s outpatient clinic in Golden opened Friday, Feb. 21. The new facility is a two-story, 39,634 square feet facility will provide many medical services including compensation and pension exams. Photo by Shawn Fury which has about 800 more veterans than we do,” he said. As the Jefferson County Veterans Service Officer, Mortaro’s job is to provide assistance for the filing of claims for veterans injured while on active duty. Mortaro can also assist with state benefits including ser-

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vice connected compensation, none service connected pension, Survivors Pension, burial benefits, educational benefits such as the GI Bill and enrollment in the VA Health Care System, he said.

Patients can expect a wide range of services to be available at

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the Golden facility including primary care, mental health, X-ray, physical therapy and labs. Services for compensation and pension exams have been consolidated to one location contributing to a more comprehensive service center for veterans.

“It is going to be great for the veterans and families to get to with the light rail just up the street from the building,” County Commissioner Faye Griffin said. “It is also close to the County’s Veteran Services,” she said. “I was so glad there were a large number of veterans who attended this grand opening.”

Jeff Birdwell, U.S. Army veteran and adjutant for Chapter 1041 for the Military Order of the Purple Heart in Arvada, said the new facility will help tremendously by relieving the large case load from the main hospital. “It’s great, the more clinics they open the more veterans they can serve the better,” he said.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart is a volunteered based organization run by veterans who are dedicated to working on community based projects including providing funds to VA hospitals.

Birdwell, a Purple Heart recipient after his military experience in Vietnam, hopes to open up a coffee and popcorn kiosk at the outpatient clinic.

For more information on services visit: www.denver.va.gov/ locations/Lakewood.asp.

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which he toured throughout the U.S. and Mexico for four years.

In 1999, the cancer returned. And “with all the pain in my soul, I had to leave the band.” For much of two years, he communicated only by writing, praying that God would let him keep his voice. Eventually, his throat healed.

That twist in the road, however, brought him to Colorado and to the job he now holds and which, he says, he loves.

Six years ago, working hard to improve his English, he became a U.S. citizen.

Five years ago, he began to sing again.

The first time he performed, he cried.

“It was a very big emotion, very big, very big. … The people, they liked my work, accepted my style. … I was happy.”

He calls himself “El Vale de Michoacán,” after the nickname his late father called him as a child — val-ay, buddy. Two to three times a year he heads to Mexico to perform.

Life is good. He is content.

But he harbors one more dream, to one day dedicate himself only to his music.

Dreams are important, he says.

“When you know you can be someone, but you don’t have the means, well, it is dreams that one uses to fight.”

Like Ruben did.

Un sueño, one dream, at a time.

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cido,” he says. Thanks be to God, I never gave up. “Luché, luché, luché, luché.”

He fought, always.

And there was much to fight.

He lived in Corona, a rural town in Michoacán, a state just west of Mexico City.

He was one of 13 children of a homemaker mother and a father who did everything from plumbing to bricklaying and construction.

Some of his brothers cut sugar cane; Ruben did, too. Mostly he picked strawberries with two of his sisters. He’d arrive at the field at 7 in the morning and pick for an hour, then head to school. At noon, he’d leave school and return to the fields for another two hours, before finishing out the afternoon with play and homework — “the typical life of a boy of 8 years old.”

Because he had to leave school to help his father, he repeated first grade four times. He never made it to second grade.

“Es una tristeza,” he says softly. “It is a sadness.”

That reality derailed an early dream to be a priest, to study in a seminary. Instead, at 12, he left home for Mexico City to sell popsicles and snow cones. He lived with seven others who rented a house together.

“I believed that was the best way I

could help my parents,” he says.

But another dream — the one in which he was a singer — stayed quietly alive.

It was born in his home, among the instruments dispersed in corners — the guitar, the violin, the guitarrón of the mariachi tradition. His father played them all.

His mother sang with “a precious voice.”

And his brothers and he joined in also.

“Nos traían esa herencia,” he says. They gave us that heritage.

And much happiness.

At 9, he had won his first singing competition at the local theater, the first of many such performances in those young years.

But at 17, searching for a better life, he crossed the border illegally to join his brother in Los Angeles. He washed dishes and cars, worked in metal and carpet factories. He also learned to play the bass guitar and joined a mariachi group that performed in Mexican neighborhood nightclubs. It became a second, welcome source of income.

His voice, smooth and sonorous, brought him work in variety shows in Los Angeles and Las Vegas on long weekends.

When he married at 25, he turned to norteño music, most comparable to American country music, Ruben says. And for seven years he performed with a band.

During that time, in 1986, Ronald Reagan’s immigration policy, which provided amnesty to 3 million illegal immigrants, opened the door for Ruben to become a legal resident.

But then came the “sickness in his throat.” Cancer. He stopped performing for two years to treat it, then joined another band, the most successful one, with

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Of what could be.

When he was 8, picking strawberries in the fields of his Mexican town.

When, at 12, he left home for the big city to sell popsicles and snow cones to help his parents provide for their family.

When, at 17, he walked from Tijuana over the mountain range into California, wanting the American dream.

“Era muy triste — la pobreza,” he says.

The poverty — it was very sad. “And it made me very sad. My dreams were different.”

What he saw was a life of possibility — and music.

Singing.

Performing.

Applause.

And although it may not be exactly the original dream, what Ruben Escalera has now, at 54, is close enough to make him happy.

By most days, Ruben is a school custodian who takes pride in keeping his Douglas County high school neat, clean, ready for the students who fill its halls. Other days, he trades his working polo shirt for a crisp button-down, his white baseball cap for a black cowboy hat, and steps onto a stage to croon norteño music in a deep, resonant voice before crowd-packed venues in several Mexican states.

He is a wiry, compact man, a divorced father of three with brushes of gray in his sideburns and a closely trimmed beard and mustache. He walks with a measured step, and speaks with quiet assurance born of devout faith that seeks good in what comes his way.

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March 6, 2014

Bombshell impacts GOP Senate field

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A head-spinning development in Colorado politics from a game of musical chairs on Feb. 26 resulted in a consensus front-runner emerging in the Republican field of U.S. Senate candidates.

U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner dropped his reelection bid and now has his sights set on unseating Democratic Sen. Mark Udall.

Gardner, who represents the state’s 4th Congressional District, takes the place of Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck in the Republican field. Buck — who lost a tight race to Sen. Michael Bennet in 2010 — dropped his Senate bid to run for Gardner’s House seat.

“We need to replace Mark Udall in the Senate, and I believe Congressman Cory Gardner is in the strongest position to make that happen,” Buck said in a Feb. 26 news release.

Gardner, who officially announced his candidacy at a press conference in Denver on March 1, was elected to the House in 2010 after defeating incumbent Rep. Betsy Markey. Before that, Gardner served in the state House. The Yuma resident is known as a rising star in the GOP and has been an outspoken critic of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. With Buck out and Gardner in, the Republicans stand a better shot at taking Udall’s seat, according to one longtime Colorado political scientist.

“I would say Cory Gardner is the strongest (Republican) candidate in the race at the moment,” said Bob Loevy, a retired Colorado College political science professor. “Having a sitting member of the U.S. House of Representatives in the race, that’s a big improvement for the Republicans.”

Loevy, a Republican who is well-respected among politicos for his impartial analysis, said the party is better off not having Buck involved in another Senate race. Buck made national headlines in 2010 for comments he made about women, which cost him in his race against Bennet.

“It’s a plus that Buck is out of the race,” Lovey said. “He already ran for the Senate and lost, so he already has a loser image which is hard to overcome in politics. I think he is much better off and has a much better chance of getting elected to House.”

Buck already has company in the House race. State Sen. Scott Renfroe, of Greeley, announced his candidacy the day after the news broke. Other names have also emerged as potential candidates, including state lawmakers Jerry Sonnenberg of Sterling and Tim Dore of Elizabeth.

The 4th Congressional District includes many counties in the eastern plains region of Colorado, but also encompasses some territory close to the Denver metro area, including Parker, Lone Tree, Castle Rock and Elbert County.

The fallout from the Gardner-Buck moves was substantial in the Senate race. State Rep. Amy Stephens, R-Monument, announced through a news release the following day that she was dropping her Senate bid as well to back Gardner, whom she called “an outstanding public servant who will unite our party and communicate our conservative principles.”

Stephens thanked her supporters and said she would continue doing her work as a state representative, but did not offer any reason behind her decision to drop out of the race.

But it was clear that Stephens had a tough road, especially because of her sponsorship of last year’s legislation that set up Colorado’s health insurance exchanges, which came as a result of “Obamacare.”

“I think she may have found that while many people may have admired her for `Amy Care,’ I think she may have discovered in a GOP primary that would be a tremendous burden,” Loevy said.

Stephens was not at the Capitol the day of her announcement and she did not return a phone call seeking comment.

While Stephens is now out of the race, state Sen. Owen Hill, R-Colorado Springs, vows to continue his candidacy in spite of a party establishment move that he thinks left Republican voters “hoodwinked.”

“This has been in the works for a while,” Hill said of Gardner’s late entry into the field.

“This has all been coordinated. This is exactly what’s been losing it for Republicans in Colorado for a while — these insider, backroom deals that give people the sense that, `I’m sorry, you’re part of the party, but you have no say in who your candidates are going to be.’

“That makes it feel like it’s a coronation and not an election.”

Lovey said he doesn’t know what was behind the Gardner-Buck switch, but he said that Hill may be on to something when he says that the party establishment played a big role.

“I don’t know what the Republican establishment is doing, but I will say this is the kind of move that party big wigs try to engineer so that the party goes into the election in the strongest strategic position as possible,” he said.

The field also includes state Sen. Randy Baumgardner of Hot Sulfur Springs, and three others who do not hold public office: Mark Aspiri, Tom Janich, and Floyd Trujillo.

Loevy said that Udall would be the favorite regardless of who emerges from the GOP field. The Udall name has been “a magical name for more than a generation in American politics.”

But if Gardner becomes the Republican nominee, things could get interesting, he said.

“I think it’s a tougher race,” he said. “Now I’d say we have a candidate who has a real chance at defeating Udall.”

Gardner’s statement Congressman Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) officially announced his bid for the U.S. Senate on March 1. The following excerpts are from a news release announcing his candidacy: “Today, we begin a nine-month fight for the future of our country.

And don’t let anyone say otherwise — this fight is about the future, for our families, children and grandchildren. This past year the nation has watched Colorado push back against overreach and indecisive leadership. Today, we join the nation and bring Colorado into focus as we push back against Harry Reid and President Obama.

“The United States that we know is fading. Amidst big government boondoggles and unaccountable bureaucracies, the people of this country find themselves working harder and harder each and every day only to see the promise of opportunity slip further and further from their reach.

“It doesn’t have to be this way. Today, while surrounded by a loving family and everyday Coloradans who know we can do better, I announced my intention to run for the United States Senate and to begin the hard work of rebuilding our great nation.”

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Then we set about finding their replacement home. Sometimes the seller has already identified a house they want. The trick is getting it under contract before it sells to someone else. With homes selling quickly, it may not be possible to find a house and then get your current house under contract in time to submit a contract on the new home.

If, however, you can find a house that is for sale but not currently on the market — for example, a home that was withdrawn without selling last year — then it’s possible that the seller would accept a contingent offer that won’t be bested by an offer from another buyer.

That’s exactly the scenario that played out successfully last month for one of my clients. The seller was planning to put their home back on the market in May, and that gave my buyer the time he needed for me to

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The hardest part about today’s tight real estate market can be timing the sale of your current home to match the purchase date of your replacement home.

Most of us can’t buy our replacement home without selling our current home, and we can’t expect to get a contract on that replacement home if our current home isn’t at least under contract and past the allimportant inspection objection deadline.

None of us wants to end up homeless as a result of selling our current house without finding a home to buy. With good rentals even harder to find than homes for sale, that could be a real possibility!

So, how do you make it work for you? Over the years, I have guided clients through exactly this kind of dilemma, and here are some ways the buyers and I have made it work.

First of all, I make sure the seller is willing to price their current home so that it will sell quickly. An overpriced home can fail to sell, even in a seller’s market.

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March 6, 2014

Hickenlooper touts ‘rigorous’ new oil and gas rules Says air will be cleaner ‘than it was before fracking’

By Vic Vela

vvela@colorado communitymedia.com Gov. John Hickenlooper was lauded by energy industry leaders and environmental groups on Feb. 25, two days after a state commission approved sweeping new air pollution rules that will regulate oil and gas activity in the state.

The new rules will make Colorado the first state to impose regulations designed to detect and reduce climate-harming methane emissions.

“They are the strongest rules on air pollution ever

adopted in the U.S.,” Fred Krupp, the national leader of the Environmental Defense Fund said. “It is really a model for the nation.”

The rules, approved by an 8-1 vote of the Colorado Air Quality Commission on Feb. 23, was a result of Hickenlooper’s calls for tougher rules aimed at protecting Colorado’s air.

“We (now) have the most rigorous air and water regulations around oil and gas in the country, without question,” the governor said at a Capitol press conference. “I think that goes a long way toward demonstrating to people that this trio of (environmental) nonprofits, the (oil and gas) industry, and the government, that if we work hard enough and are willing to make those compromises, we can make real progress.”

Larry Wolk, director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and En-

vironment, said the new regulations “truly are a significant achievement.”

Wolk said the new rules will reduce more than 92,000 tons of organic compound emissions annually. The VOC emissions contribute to “groundlevel” ozone depletion and smog, which can lead to health afHickenlooper fects such as increased asthma attacks and respiratory conditions.

The rules also aim to reduce 60,000 tons of methane emissions each year.

The natural gas causes a greenhouse effect when in the atmosphere. In addition, the rules target hydrocarbon emissions that also have ozone and climate change impacts.

The new rules are ex-

pected to take effect midApril. However, Wolk said it will take several years to implement all the regulations. The key will be the installation of infrared cameras that will be used to detect air pollution at oil and gas sites, he said.

The work in getting the regulations put in place made for strange bedfellows among environmental advocates and those in the energy industry.

“What this is about is smart and cost-effective regulations,” Ted Brown of Noble Energy said. “What this is about is making sure that oil and natural gas is developed in the safest way possible.”

Not everyone is in love with the new rules. The Colorado Oil and Gas Association argued for softer regulations. However, COGA’s Tisha Schuler, who attended the press conference, said her group is

ready to move on.

“We did not get everything we wanted in this rule, but the rule passed so we’re focused on moving forward,” she said. “And we’re going to emphasize how can we implement these rules cost effectively.”

Hickenlooper also used the press conference to maintain his support of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in Colorado.

Fracking has received a great deal of attention of late, with five cities in the state having placed some form of ban or limitations on the practice — the state is currently suing the city of Longmont over its voterapproved fracking ban.

Add to that, a potential November ballot initiative would ask Colorado voters to give municipalities the ability to decide for themselves what kinds of activities occur within city limits, including fracking.

The governor, who is a geologist, acknowledged the “friction” surrounding the fracking issue while voicing support of the practice.

“There is a group that wants to ban all hydrocarbons; they want to ban fracking,” he said. “I think what we demonstrated (through the new rules) is that we’re going to make the air cleaner than it was before fracking.”

Hickenlooper talked about the often-contentious split estate issues, where dual property ownership can lead to “character of neighborhood versus the value of retirement” battles over residents’ and mineral rights.

“These are closely held values that are hard to negotiate,” he said. “But in the end, when they’re in conflict, we’ve got to figure out how to negotiate and how to find a compromise.”

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Early detection of Alzheimer’s key to treatment Why it’s important to know warning signs

By Amy Woodward

awoodward@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Alzheimer’s disease is a prevailing illness that develops in an American every 68 seconds, reports the Alzheimer’s Association, a leading organization in the advancement of research, resource and education.

While a cure for Alzheimer’s remains to be seen, researchers have discovered a pathway to slowing the disease’s progression and maybe one day stopping the disease’s attack on the brain by catching it in its early onset. Today, most patients with Alzheimer’s are usually diagnosed at midstage, but with education on the 10 warning signs of the disease individuals may be able to get ahead of the disease.

During an informative presentation at the Golden Community Center hosted by the Front Porch, Ron Uchida, volunteer for Alzheimer’s Association featured the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s, starting with memory changes.

“In the case of Alzheimer’s what we’re really talking about is things that disrupt our daily lives, things that occur over and over again,” Uchida said. Symptoms associated with memory changes include repetitive questioning, forgetting something recently

learned and relying on memory aides such as sticky notes, he said.

Confusion with time and place and trouble understanding spatial relationships are also indicators of Alzheimer’s along with mood changes, social withdraw and challenges with planning and solving problems.

“Every Alzheimer’s patient is going to differ,” Uchida said. “We don’t understand what the pathology is but the way the disease attacks the brain seems to vary from individual to individual,” he said. What is constant is that patients will exhibit one or more of the symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s.

“The earlier folks can recognize it, the earlier they can take action as far as finding support and educating themselves,” said Lacey Hayden, care coordinator at the Senior Resource Center. “The earlier you know the better your chances are for getting in on clinical trials and also being a part of your care decisions.”

If a person suspects they may be experiencing the onset of Alzheimer’s, it is important to seek a diagnosis from their primary care provider who will be able to administer physical examinations, mental tests and receive information regarding family history and mental illness. These examinations which typically do not require a costly head scan are 93 percent accurate, Hayden said.

Today, it is hard to predict who will get Alzheimer’s and what specifically causes

10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S - Typical age-related changes: Sometimes forgetting names or appointments, but remembering them later Warning sign: Memory changes that disrupt daily life - Typical age-related changes: Making occasional errors when balancing a checkbook Warning sign: Challenges in planning or solving problems - Typical age-related changes: Occasionally needing help to use the settings on a microwave or record a television show Warning sign: Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure - Typical age-related changes: Getting confused about the day of the week but figuring it out later Warning sign: Confusion with time or place - Typical age-related changes: Vision changes related to cataracts Warning sign: Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships - Typical age-related changes: Sometimes having trouble it but recent statistics shared from the Alzheimer’s Association indicate the older a person gets, the more likely they are to develop Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association has reported that one in three seniors die with Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia. By 2025, the number of people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease is estimated to reach 7.1 million, a 40 percent increase from the 5 million aged 65 and older currently affected.

“If you can arrest the disease before those brain cells are dead, than you’ve

finding the right word Warning sign: New problems with words in speaking or writing - Typical age-related changes: Misplacing things from time to time, such as a pair of glasses or remote control Warning sign: Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps - Typical age-related changes: Making a bad decision once in a while Warning sign: Decreased or poor judgment - Typical age-related changes: Sometimes feeling weary of work, family and social obligations Warning sign: Withdrawal from work or social activities - Typical age-related changes: Developing very specific ways of doing things and becoming irritable when a routine is disrupted Warning sign: Changes in mood and personality Source: The Alzheimer’s Association done a tremendous amount for preventing it from becoming really severe,” Uchida said.

For more information visit Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or call the help line at 1-800-272-3900. The Senior Resource Center provides services for families and their loved ones dealing with Alzheimer’s. Educational courses for caregivers of their loved ones will be held in June. To learn more contact Erika Cisorso, family care specialist at 303-235-6986 or Lacey Hayden, care coordinator at 303-235-6950.

LEGISLATIVE NEWS IN A HURRY Cyberbullying bill advances

A bill that would make cyberbullying a crime passed a House committee with unanimous support on Feb. 25.

House Bill 1131 would make it a misdemeanor when “a child or a teenager is harassed, humiliated, embarrassed, threatened or tormented using digital technology,” according to Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, the bill’s sponsor.

The legislation comes as a result of increased cases where youths are bullied through social media outlets and text

messaging.

The bill passed the House Education committee following a 12-0 vote. The legislation heads to another committee before it gets a vote on the House floor.

Gay tax bill signed into law

country, and who now reside here, file their state taxes the same as they do at the federal level, either through joint or individual returns.

The bill, sponsored by Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, follows last year’s Internal Revenue Service ruling, which determined

Gov. John Hickenlooper on Feb. 27 signed a bill into law that gives gay married couples living in Colorado the ability to file joint state tax returns.

Senate Bill 19 requires that gay couples who married out of state or in another

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Senate-race shockwaves come with territory When U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner changed course last week from re-election mode to pursuit of the Senate, it was a reminder of just how critical Colorado is in the national political landscape.

Gardner was well on his way to being voted back to Washington in the 4th Congressional District, a Republican stronghold made up of farming-based eastern plains counties and conservative Denver suburbs. The congressman’s decision was a personal gamble — if he loses, he’s out of a job — but not so much for the GOP, which seeks to regain control of the upper house.

For the Republicans, it was simply putting their best foot forward. The 39-yearold Gardner, labeled a “rising star” in the party in virtually every media report, gives the GOP a chance against Democratic incumbent Mark Udall. That’s something that couldn’t be said with any confidence

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our view about the previous field of candidates, which included Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck.

Meanwhile, Buck has shifted his sights to Gardner’s House seat, which, unless a high-profile Republican primary challenger emerges, he should be able to garner.

The maneuvering strikes us as shrewd, but with Colorado’s primary elections still nearly four months away and the general election eight months off, it’s enough to give some the purple-state blues.

Indeed, until the first Tuesday in November, it’s going to be all politics, all the time in this battleground state. If you’re squeamish, you might want to look away

• Republican Congressman Mike Coffman wages a fight for his political life against Democrat Andrew Romanoff, Colorado’s former speaker of the House.

The race is for the 6th Congressional District seat, a post that represents residents of Aurora, Centennial, Highlands Ranch and Littleton, among other areas. Like the Senate battle, it is one that looms large on both major parties’ national radar, and campaigning is already at a fever pitch.

• Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper works to fend off a Republican challenger chosen from among a slew of contenders.

The field already includes former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo and Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler. It may soon include former Congressman Bob Beauprez, who, as of this writing, hadn’t announced a run but reportedly was very close to doing so. His entry would certainly enliven the

race and perhaps give the GOP a better shot at unseating Hickenlooper, which if achieved, would be a coup celebrated by Republicans across the country.

• Republican lawmakers, fueled by the frustration of taking a pounding in consecutive sessions, pull no punches in their attempt to take back the state Legislature.

Many issues will be discussed, but make no mistake, the centerpiece is the Second Amendment. The GOP will try to turn gun control legislation passed by the state’s Democratic lawmakers in 2013 against them, and national party leaders on both sides will be watching. This could get really nasty.

There’s an old phrase, one we embrace, that says, “All politics is local.” To that, given the current political climate, we add, “… unless you’re in Colorado.”

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“It’ll be about as snowy as this month (February).”

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“I think we’ll get a lot more snow. I’d rather have two or three big storms than little snow.”

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“We’re going to get two good weeks of spring and then two bad weeks of winter.”

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Just what if it happens Do you let yourself daydream about what you would have done had you held the $425 million Powerball ticket a couple weeks ago? I did. Not that I devoted a lot of RAM or my working hours to it, but, y’know, as I was falling asleep, or waiting at red lights, I’d let my mind wander.

It’s funny. Once upon a time, idle fantasies like that would run to things like opening up a sports bar, or buying a baseball team, or my own personal helicopter.

But a funny thing happened this time. All my thoughts went a different direction — they went to my nephew who has cystic fibrosis, or to my good friend who has Lou Gehrig’s Disease, or to my daughter’s best friend, who has a very rare blood disorder. $425 million pays for a lot of research and/ or medical bills.

I don’t tell you this to make myself look good — I think many of us dream of being in a position to do great things.

And, make no mistake, I still want to own a baseball team.

But the reality is that very few of us have unlimited resources to do great things. And, frankly, those who actually are in a position to do great things have been made to feel so guilty about their success and shame for their plenty over the last few years that, were I in that position, I would take my wealth and hide away, far from the eyes of men.

And it isn’t just wanting the massive resources to do good. The near collapse of the economy six years ago, and the ongoing struggle for it to gain any traction beyond stagnation, have left too many with such a small margin that it’s hard to even be in a position to help out in small ways. That kind of thing has an impact on our sense of community — in just the last two months, two of my daughter’s other friends have moved out of state because their parents had to go where a job was, there being none around here.

However, I was reminded the other night that it doesn’t take great resources to make a difference. And, strangely, that reminder came from children’s movie —

which, like all good children’s movies, is not really a children’s movie. Buried in one of the songs in “The Prince of Egypt” (music and lyrics by the incomparable Stephen Schwartz) is this line: “That’s why we share all we have with you, though there’s little to be found, When all you have is nothing, there’s a lot to go around.”

It doesn’t take great resources to do GOOD things. It doesn’t take a fancy car to offer a neighbor’s child a ride home; or unlimited credit to help an elderly person get carry their groceries to their car; it doesn’t take a trip to Starbuck’s to bring a friend a cup of hot coffee on a cold morning.

We may not have the glut of disposable income that we’d become accustomed to for most of the last 30 years, and we’ve probably developed some bad habits that make it harder to deal with that. But I don’t think we should let that become an impediment to making the world a better place in very specific, small ways.

So if you, like me, are given to making a change during this season of Lent, try small things that make other people’s lives better in small ways. Because, as the song says: “How do you measure the worth of a man? By what he builds or buys?

You can never see with your eyes on earth — look through Heaven’s eyes.”

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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I am not my hair, but it tops off my life “I am not my hair.”

I wish I had grabbed that magnet by the checkout counter at the Hallmark store when I first saw it. Because I am not my hair, even though it’s often been my most noticeable first-impression feature.

From my earliest memories, I’ve been cursed with the curl of it. “Oh, how lucky you are with naturally curly hair!” This came from my mother’s friends in the days when “curl” for them meant a regular seat under the dome-like dryer at the local beauty shop and a satin pillowcase at home to keep everything in place until their next appointment the following week.

For me, managing my curl as a teenager meant huge spongy pink foam rollers and an hour at night under a plastic bonnet hair dryer with hot air roaring to it from a UFO-shaped heater. I endured this ritual even though my daytime ’do would never, could never, be the straight, parted-downthe-middle, 1970s “It-Girl” style. (One night I

woke up to see sparks skittering over the bed; I went back to sleep.)

Later, I discovered wondrous new electric magic from my college roommate, magic I could hold in my hand. I used her blow dryer only once though. After 30 minutes on my curls — right before it quit blowing at all — the thing blasted supernova-heated air, gave off a terrible stink, and actually shuddered in my palm. I had another roommate the following year.

However, what colors my most recent memories about my hair is, literally, the color. About the time short curly hair like mine became an actual style (with the miraculous introduction of styling products), I began wrestling with my roots. Heredity was raising its ugly head in the guise of gray hair.

And although I remember my mother as gorgeous with her white hair, I immediately began writing checks for my own monthly brunette boost.

When I decided to teach overseas for a brief stint, though, I was forced to face up to both the color and the color — I couldn’t seriously expect to commute from Central Asia every three weeks. So I had my hair sheared to about three quarters of a shocking-white curly inch that would look great with a headscarf.

It was there that I experienced my firstever moment of actual hair clarity: on a Turkmenistan bus that was hot, overcrowded, and noisy in a language whose decibels I

almost understood. As I squeezed down the aisle, a daiza—a Turkmen “aunt”— pulled me down beside her to the one empty seat on the bus. My mortification increased as younger women gave up their seats to other daizas who boarded the bus. I went right back to my village market, bought a box and dyed my hair with what turned out to be black. It looked great with a headscarf.

At home now, I do thank that daiza every day although I’m still trying to make peace with what nature and my parents handed me. Today I’m sporting a lighter brown short curly cut that usually looks okay … with or without a headscarf.

But if you see one of those magnets at the checkout counter, would you please send one along?

Rather than get into spirited intellectual discussions with your buddy, why don’t you try just being his friend? How is his health, his marriage, his family, his spirit, his outlook on life, his goals or dreams for the remaining years, his regrets, his fond memories—and so on? All of us change through the years (I am not the same person I was at 20. Most of us aren’t). Perhaps it is now time to change your friendship from that of intellectual equals to simply being friends, compadres, a sounding board for each other and familiar companions.

aware of?

Andrea Doray is a writer who realized before long that no one else except the village elders had gray hair in Turkmenistan anyway. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

Long-distance relationship can’t compete Dear Neil: For three years I have been involved with a lady online. We have talked about living together, and I am seeking to relocate in order to be with her. Yet she keeps getting with local guys. It’s as if she will fall for anyone who whispers in her ear. Why would she do this?

Are women no longer loyal? What should I do?

Long Distance Relationship in Texas Dear Long Distance: Learn this lesson — an online relationship is not as compelling or engaging as someone you can have and hold. It sounds as if she wants someone in person — not long-distance.

She may also have second thoughts about you that she is not communicating. Address this with her directly: Is she having reservations about you? Is she interested in someone else? What would speed up the two of you being together full time?

I think she is saying that she is getting lonely in a long-distance relationship. The time for action may be now.

Dear Neil: A relationship with an old friend is spiraling downward. It feels to me that his thinking is lacking in rigor. I don’t know everything, but I do have some sense of how to move from A thru B to C. What are some steps for me to take, or would it be best for me (as well as him) to abandon this friendship of 60 years?

Not Communicating Well in Denver Dear Not Communicating: If this is a 60 year friendship, it may be that your friend has lost some of his mental agility over the years, and is indeed not as mentally rigorous as he has been in the past.

Don’t feed the animals Struggling wildlife in frigid winter conditions is a sight that tugs at ones heart strings, but Kevin Madler, wildlife officer with the Division of Parks and Wildlife, insists “we need to refrain from feeding wildlife anytime and that includes the depth of winter.” As the Front Range communities encroach into natural wildlife habitat we see more bear, deer and coyotes, some elk, even mountain lions in our backyards and open space lands. Madler reminds the public that “it became illegal to feed big game animals as result of state law passed by the State’s General Assembly in 1992.”

When wildlife is fed they are encouraged to congregate into smaller, confined areas and that close assemblage of wildlife can result in spread of disease among the herd and it encourages more threatening predator game such as mountain lions and bobcats to gather near such herds.

In turn, Madler insists “domestic pets are threatened by the predators, normal migration patterns of deer and elk can be altered risking added threats and risk of limited natural food sources for big game.”

Illegal feeding of wild game can reported to Operation Game Thief at 877-265-6648.

Two weeks remain in the Cabela’s Colorado Classic Ice Fishing Tournament, held in cooperation with the DPW. Anglers can fish Eleven Mile Reservoir in Eleven Mile State Park March 8. An entry fee of $80 is required for a two-person team with nearly $2,000 in prize money in the offing.

Call 719-748-0317 to enter and get additional information. DPW officers encourage anglers fishing the mountain lakes be mindful of safety by fishing in teams, drilling test holes to know ice thickness, wear life jackets, carry ice picks, 50 feet of rope and a cell phone.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission added a significant stretch of prime trout waters to the Gold Medal Trout Waters program. One hundred and two miles of the upper Arkansas River sys-

tem from the confluence with Lake Fork near Leadville, downstream to Parkdale at the Highway 50 Bridge above the Royal Gorge is now GMTW. The added mileage has resulted in a 50-percent increase in statewide GMTW, which now totals 322 total miles. This stretch of the Arkansas will be the longest reach in the Colorado GMTW program.

GMTW criteria requires a body of water support trout stocking of 60 pounds per acre, support a minimum average of 12 quality 14 inches trout per acre. Over 65 percent of this stretch of the Arkansas River is open to public access due to federal and state-owned lands and numerous cooperative lease agreements with private landowners. The GMTW program initiate in 1999 has expanded as a result of effective and significant river and stream habitat transformation, water quality improvements, controls of heavy metal mining pollution, together extending the average life of trout from three to then years and providing sustainable food sources and spawning and quiet waters for the growing numbers of wild and stocked trout. Ask the nearly 100,000 who fish this popular trout waters each year.

“This draw is why the Arkansas ranked as the favorite fishing destination for residents of Colorado in the 2012 angler survey,” according to Greg Policky, CPW Aquatic Biologist.

Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.

Dear Neil: Our amazing daughter is in a relationship with someone who is a loner, emotionally distant and has a limited employment history. They are planning on buying a house together. Her down payment investment will be 6 times as much as his, as both her net worth and employment history are solid. Are there personal/legal/financial pitfalls for my daughter that she needs to be

Highlands Ranch, Colorado Dear Highlands Ranch: Clearly your daughter sees something in her beau that you don’t. If this relationship leads to a happy, long-term commitment, perhaps you will come to see in him what she does.

In the meantime, she could cover her bases by having an attorney create a document that says that in the event of a split-up, she would be entitled to an 85% ownership share of the house—or from the proceeds of the house. I trust a contract (or a domestic) attorney would know what to do.

Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder, Colorado. His column is in it’s 22nd year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at (303)758-8777, or email him through www.heartrelationships.com. He is not able to respond individually to queries.

OBITUARIES Stone Harmonie Sue Stone died Feb. 16 in Wheat Ridge.

Skilled and respected as an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist and massage therapist, she helped countless individuals throughout her long career in the healing arts.

She was born January 26, 1954 in Lima, OH to the late Ewan Watersun and Marguerite Kehres. At age 19, Harmonie received her Massage Therapist Certification from The Detroit School of Swedish Medicine. She went on to earn a BS in Zoology from Michigan State Univ. and an MA in Psychology from Antioch Univ. West.

Harmonie later moved to CO and opened her massage therapy business “Golden Wellness” near Denver. Always drawn to acupuncture, she entered SW Acupuncture College in Boulder, CO, ervin Willis was born in Frontier County, Nebraska on September 2, 1923 to Elmer and Clara Ervin. He passed away peacefully on February 23, 2014 in Golden, Colorado.

He was 90 years old.

Willis attended a one room schoolhouse in Frontier County, Nebraska and graduated from the State of Nebraska School for Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska.

He went to the University of Nebraska for three semesters before being called to active duty in World War

Harmonie Sue Stone

Jan 26, 1954 - Feb. 16, 2014

earning her Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine in 2001.

She was an active member in the American Massage Therapy Assn, the Acupuncture Assn of CO, the Conifer and Platte Canyon Area Chambers of Commerce and the Conifer Community Church.

Harmonie and her husband Ron were Golden residents for several years.

In 2005 they moved to their mountain home above Bailey and Harmonie relocated her business to nearby Pine. She is survived by her

husband, step-son Todd of Aurora, CO, step-daughter Monica Stone of San Diego, CA and sisters Kat Knecht of Ventura CA, Gretchen Richmond and Carol Walker of Grand Rapids, MI. Throughout her life, Harmonie was loved as a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, teacher and above all, healer. Her spiritual gift and loving nature will be remembered by all those who met her.

A musical celebration of Harmonie’s life will take place on Friday, March 7th at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Golden. A potluck reception will immediately follow the service.

Gifts in Harmonie’s memory may be sent to SW Acupuncture College Library Fund, 6620 Gunpark Dr, Boulder 80301 (303-5819955).

J. Willis Ervin

Sept. 2, 1923 – Feb. 23, 2014

II. After his discharge from the Army he returned to the University to complete his education. He graduated in 1948 with a BS in agronomy.

Afterwards he went to work for the Bureau of Reclamation retiring after 34 years of service. He received the Bureau’s Distinguished Service Award. After his retirement he enjoyed traveling, especially to see family, working on projects, gardening and genealogy.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Georgianna

Ervin of Golden, Colorado; three children – Bethene Ervin of Odenton, Maryland; Luanne Todd of Golden, Colorado; and Roger Ervin of Beaverton, Oregon; three grandchildren and two great-grandsons. He is preceded in death by his two sisters, Lois Boson and Verda Ervin, and three brothers, Lloyd, Ernest, and Carl.

Services will be at 10:00 Wednesday, March 5 at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden, CO 80401

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Memoir on life and death a must-read “Things I’ve Learned from Dying: A Book about Life” David R. Dow, 2014, $25.00 / $28.00 Canada, 273 pages Just one more bedtime story.

You wanted that as a child because you’ve always been someone who hates endings (one more for the road). Everyone knows you never get out the door on time (let me just look again). Coat on, hat on, and you start another story (did I tell you…?).

“Goodbye” sounds so final and it’s not a bad thing that you can’t take Dow your leave. But, as in the new book “Things I’ve Learned from Dying” by David R. Dow, sometimes, it’s time to go.

The crime was horrifying for its brutality: four teenagers broke into the home of an eighty-four-year-old woman, slinked upstairs to where she was watching TV in bed, took her car keys, and killed her.

Later, Texas law allowed Eddie Waterman, who did not shoot the fatal bullet, to be sentenced to die for the crime.

In Huntsville , where “inmates spend twenty-three hours a day in a sixtysquare-foot cell with … a slit of translucent plastic for a window” David Dow met Waterman, his new client. Dow, a lawyer for Death Row inmates, had been down this road before. At their first meeting, he “did the math” and figured Waterman would “be dead in twenty-eight months.”

Still, he would try to overturn the sentence.

Dow’s father-in-law, Peter, asked why Dow wanted to save Waterman’s life. It was a good question from a man who was dying himself: Peter had metastatic melanoma.

But as hard as Dow fought to save the life of Waterman, who had nothing and wanted to live, Peter, who had everything to live for, wanted to die. Every possible legal chance was used to help Water-

City council passed a resolution approving a request for a GOCO Path to Parks grant for the West 44th Ave. trail project. The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) grant could help fund a trail along 44th Avenue connecting the Clear Creek trail with Tony Grampsas Complex. The grant request is for the sum of $447,576 which equals 50 percent of the total project costs. The city plans to contribute $223,788 with contributions from Jeffco Open Space at $223,788 for a total project cost at $895,152.

Council unanimously approved a bid to construct a sound berm and trail to McCollum’s Excavating for earthwork in the amount of $92, 657. The sound berm and trail will be constructed north of Pine Ridge Road, east of Highway 93. The

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Meanwhile, Dow’s wife, Katya, desperately searched for viable alternative treatments for her father, who’d decided there’d be no more chemotherapy.

“I know you know how to let go,” Peter wrote to Dow. “I need you to teach it to Katya.”

In a file stored somewhere in my computer, there’s a flexible list of my Top Five Books Ever. “Things I’ve Learned from Dying” is there.

As a meditation on life, author David R. Dow first takes his readers on a dual path of sorrow (“My entire life consists of trying to put off the end.”). The situations, together, drip with irony; his good memories of Peter seem grief-flat, dry, and joyless.

It’s hardly believable, then, that Dow’s dog falls ill during this time, which feels to readers like another kick to the stomach.

That’s overwhelming — obviously for the author as much as it is for us – but it’s also so affecting that you’ll find your hand creeping over your mouth as you read. You may even cry. But you won’t avoid being moved.

This memoir on life and death is a must-read for both sides of the capital punishment fence. It’s a must-read for anyone who’s lost a loved one. Start “Things I’ve Learned from Dying,” and I don’t think you’ll be able to leave it.

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Don’t forget breakfast this Patty’s Day

By Metro Creative Connection

Saint Patrick’s Day is a beloved holiday regardless of a person’s ethnic background. Whether you or your ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle or not, everyone is Irish come Saint Patrick’s Day, when celebrations that offer music, food and beverages combine to make for a festive event.

While it’s easy to think of after hours revelry on Saint Patrick’s Day, you can begin celebrating Irish heritage at the breakfast table. Irish breakfast is served at many Irish pubs across the globe, but those who want to try something new can whip up the following recipe for “Irish Oatmeal, Bacon and Cheddar Souffle,” courtesy of internationally renowned chef Michael Foley and Irishcentral.com.

Irish Oatmeal, Bacon and Cheddar Souffle

Serves 4 to 6 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 3/4 cup quick cook Irish oatmeal 1/2 cup grated Irish cheddar cheese 1/3 cup low-fat cream cheese 1/2 cup chopped crisply fried bacon 4 large egg yolks, beaten 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat leaf parsley 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 large egg whites, stiffly beaten Using 2 tablespoons butter, generously grease an 8-inch souffle dish. Dust with flour and set aside.

Place milk and remaining butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and heat until almost boiling.

Slowly stir in oatmeal. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes or until thick.

Remove from heat and beat in the cheeses. When well combined, stir in bacon, then egg yolks, parsley, mustard, salt, and cayenne and black pepper.

Fold beaten egg whites in thirds into the souffle mix, taking care not to deflate the egg whites. When well incorporated but not overly mixed, spoon into prepared souffle dish.

Place in cold oven. Turn heat on to 350 F and bake, undisturbed, for about 40 minutes, or until center is still slightly soft but souffle has risen and set.

Serve immediately.

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Among the porcelain geisha and warrior dolls, stood some wooden dolls, crafted by the artist Kazuko Koga. Photos by Crystal Anderson

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Porcelain geisha dolls were on display among hundreds of styles of dolls throughout the festival, showing the artistic skills and craftmanship of the artists Esther Hashiba, Kazuko Koga, Midori Allymeyer and Paula Matsumoto.

A variety of Japanese style dolls were displayed throughout Simpson United Methodist Church, 6001 Wolff St., for the Japanese Doll and Culture Festival, March 1-2. The festival showcased a wide variety of dolls, cuisine, and cultural events from the Japanese culture. Among the artistry displayed by the dolls, performers also demonstrated tea ceremonies, Japanese songs, judo martial arts, traditional dances and more.

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Handgun permit renewals to ease A bill that would expand concealed handgun permit renewals passed a Senate committee on Feb. 26.

Current law requires permit holders to renew their permits with the county sheriff who issued them.

House Bill 1166 would allow nontemporary permits to be renewed in the counties where they reside. The bill also applies to counties where a permit holder maintains a second

home or owns or leases a business property.

The bill passed the Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee and now heads to the Senate for a full vote. The legislation had previously passed the House.

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Living the La La land lifestyle Emily Paton Davies plays Maureen and Emma Messenger is Mag in The Edge Theatre’s production of “The Beauty Queen of Leenane.”

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Mikael Padilla, local hair stylist and owner of Mikael Padilla Salon at 300 Fillmore St. in Cherry Creek, was in La La land last weekend for a trip to the Oscars.

Padilla attended the March 2, Academy Awards with friend and client, Taryn Rose, an orthopedic surgeon-turned shoe designer. You can see her designs at www.tarynrose.com. Rose is a Vietnamese refuge and became a doctor like her father before creating a successful shoe business, designed out of frustration with shoes that left women with aching feet.

Padilla also had an appointment to color Camila Alves’ hair on March 1. Who is that you ask? Only the wife of Best Actor nominee Matthew McConaughey, nominated for his work in “Dallas Buyers Club.”

Fallon takes ‘pot’ shot at Colorado

Edge Theatre’s latest is Irish classic

By Clarke Reader

creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com People in a room hashing it out.

It’s a simple recipe for drama, but perhaps one of the most tried and true methods for wringing all the humor, bitterness and humanity out of a story.

Martin McDonagh’s “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” expertly tackles the complicated relationship between a mother and her daughter with more than a few surprises thrown in.

The Edge Theatre, 1560 Teller WHAT: “The Beauty Queen of St., will be hosting “Beauty Queen” Leenane” through March 30. Performances WHERE: The Edge Theatre will be 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1560 Teller St., Lakewood 6 p.m. Sunday, March 2 and 9; 2 WHEN: Through March 30 p.m. Sunday, March 16 and 30.

Friday and Saturday - 8 p.m.

“The play really shows the dark, Sunday, March 2 and 9 - 6 p.m. comic side of the human condiSunday, March 16 and 30 - 2 tion,” director Michael Stricker p.m. said. “At its foundation it is about COST: $20 advance, $22 at people who desperately want to be the door needed.”

INFORMATION: 303-232-0363 The play takes place in the Irish or www.theedgetheater.com village of Leenane, Connemara, in the early 1990s and focuses on Maureen Folan (Emily Paton Davies), a 40-year-old spinster, and Mag (Emma Messenger), her manipulative mother.

According to Davies, the two have a fractious relationship at best, made only more complicated by Mag’s interference with Maureen’s relationship with Pato (Mark Collins) and his brother, Ray (Michael Bouchard).

“She (Maureen) really longs to find love and escape her situation, and she attempts to escape in several ways — from reading romance novels to find a love interest,” Davies explained.

To create the character of Maureen — a character that Davies said resonates with her on several levels — Stricker and Davies worked a lot on finding relatable faucets in her nature.

“We worked to pinpoint things that were universal in her character,” Davies said. “Things we’ve all dealt with like longing and dealing with disappointment.”

With such a small cast, it is crucial that every actor brings

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their A-game, and Davies said that Stricker has assembled a great team to bring the story to life.

Both Stricker and Davies said one of the biggest challenges for the show was getting the Irish dialect down pat, but working together the cast has been able to create the sound they need.

“There is a boldness that comes from great interaction, and I think this show has two of the best women roles,” he said. “This is my first time at The Edge and it’s been a great experience.”

Stricker also credits the Edge’s crew with helping to make the show a standout.

For the cast, the show can be a bit of an emotional battlefield, but according to Davies, it has been well worth it.

“Real life is not just one thing — it goes from being hilarious one minute to tragic the next,” she said. “It will take audiences for a ride to the unexpected and keep them guessing.”

Stricker said the Edge’s small space is a perfect fit for “Beauty Queen.”

“The dialogue is undeniably great, and it’s the perfect play in my mind for the intimate setting,” he said. “The show hasn’t been done for a while in the area and I think it’s time for it to come back.”

For more information call 303-232-0363 or visit www.theedgetheater.com.

Spanking new “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon took a pot shot at our own Gov. John Hickenlooper Feb. 25 by making jest of Colorado’s legal retail marijuana laws.

“Colorado expects to make $100 million from taxing legalized marijuana,” the comedian said. “Governor John Hickenlooper (big audience laugh at the name) says he will use a lot of that money to build new schools.

Suggested names? “U. Holden Academy, Hot Pocket Prep and St. Mary Jane’s.”

Seth Meyers coming Colorado

Speaking of NBC late-night hosts: Seth Meyers, the new host of NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” will perform live at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Sept. 13.

Meyers replaced Fallon as host of “Late Night” on Feb. 24.

Tickets for the show are $49.50 to $59.50 and went on sale Feb. 28.

Proceeds will benefit The Zarlengo Foundation, a Colorado-based 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization whose guiding principle is to support families of learning disabled children.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to schools and programs in the community that provide specialized education for children with learning disabilities, including but not limited to language-based, attention and nonverbal disabilities such as dyslexia and attention deficit disorder.

TAG Burger Bar busts budget on Zagat list

Got a burger budget to burn? Zagat has some ideas on where to go and one of those selected was TAG Burger Bar in Denver’s Congress Park neighborhood.

The Zagateers wrote: “Troy Guard’s funky Congress Park tavern opened well over a year ago, and still no one’s managed to outdo his Andrew Jackson burger — a $20 topping.”

TAG Burger Bar is located at 1222 Madison St.

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Actor John C. McGinley dined at Elway’s Cherry Creek on Feb. 17. McGinley Parker continues on Page 12

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YOUR WEEK & MORE FRIDAY/MARCH 7 ROUNDTABLE BREAKFAST American Legion Post 161 hosts the Arvada Roundtable Breakfast at 7 a.m. March 7, at 60th Avenue and Lamar Street. The meeting is open to the public and allows attendees to hear what issues are being addressed by city, county, state and federal levels of government from the government representatives.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/MARCH 7-9 GARDEN EXPO Echter Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, presents its Spring Echxpo March 7-9. A number of classes will be presented, including “The Power of Plants to Change the World” from 1:30-3 p.m., “Butterfly Gardening” from 3:30-4 p.m., and “6 Easy Container Designs” from 4:30-5 p.m. Friday, March 7; “Backyard Farming” from 9-10 a.m., “Drip Irrigation” from 10:30-11 a.m., “Landscaping your Colorado Garden” from 11 a.m. to noon, “Improving Your Soil” from 11:30 a.m. to noon, “4 Steps to a Perfect Lawn” from 12:30-1 p.m., “Many Shades of Green” from 1-2 p.m., “Pretty All Summer” from 1:30-2 p.m., “This Herbs for You” from 2:30-3 p.m., “Easy Color with Summer Bulbs” from 3:30-4 p.m., “Flower Power” from 4-5 p.m., “Starting a Bonsai” from 4:30-5 p.m., and “Orchids” from 5:30-6 p.m. Saturday, March 8; and “Growing Plants from Seed” from 11 a.m. to noon, “Rock Gardens in Containers” from 12:30-1 p.m., “Beauty Beyond the Bloom” from 1-2 p.m., “Healthy Soil” from 2-2:30 p.m., “Biological Solutions for your Garden” from 3-3:30 p.m., and “Rose Pruning” from 4-4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9. Go to www.echters.com or call 303-424-7979 for details.

SATURDAY/MARCH 8 GRANDMA’S GARDEN Country Fair Garden Center presents “Even More Secrets from My Grandma’s Garden,” led by Don Eversoll, local author, botanist and gardener, at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Eversoll will show a slide presentation on how to create super soil and will discuss new tricks for growing heirloom vegetables. Program is free. Call 303-209-4394 for reservations.

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LIFETREE CAFÉ The impact of post-traumatic stress disorder will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Wounded Warriors: When War Comes Home,” will explore post-traumatic stress disorder in the lives of military veterans and provide helpful resources and strategies for coping with PTSD. The program features the filmed story of a veteran who saw his buddy killed in combat. His return to civilian life was disrupted by lingering mental distress, violent tendencies, and relationship problems. He eventually found hope and stability. 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 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

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HEALTHY HOME PranaTonic, 807 14th St., Golden, presents healthy home care classes, including product samples, 4-5 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. Topics include moxibustion use (Jan. 11); topical products for aches and pains (Feb. 8); natural remedies for high blood pressure (March 8); making herbal teas (April 12); beating allergies and congestion (May 10); natural sleep support (June 14). Topics from July to December are to be determined. Call 303-274-5733 or go to www.PranaTonic.com.

BREWING HISTORY Foothills Genealogical Society presents “Of Mines and Beer: The History of 19th Century Brewing in Colorado and Beyond” at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2034 Ellis St., Golden, CO. Program at 1:00 PM “Of Mines and Beer; the history of 19th century Brewing in Colorado and Beyond,” presented by Dave Thomas, retired from Coors Brewing Company; now Brewer Emeritus at Dostal Alley Brewpub in Central City. Book Nook open before and after meeting. For more information see http://foothillsgenealogy.org.

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HEALTH CLASSES Bridges Integrative Health and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center is offering community health and wellness services and classes in February at 8300 W. 38th Ave. Free parking is available. Space is limited. Go to www.WellnessAtBridges.com or call 303-425-2262 to register or for information and costs. Upcoming classes are:

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AROMATHERAPY, 6-7:30 p.m. last Wednesday, Aromatherapy III: Sacred Scents & Essential Oils (March 26); Aromatherapy IV: Herbal Infused Honey (April 30).

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BLOOD DRIVE Golden Library community blood drive is 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 1917 10th St., Golden. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

SWIM CLINIC The Golden Marlins offers a post ski season, four-week session beginning Sunday, April 6. Registration forms and information about the swim program is available at www.goldenmarlins.org.

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VISION SYMPOSIUM The Denver Chapter of the Foundation Fighting Blindness will host a Vision for the Future Symposium 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, in the Rainer Auditorium at Exempla St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. Learn about the latest preventions, treatments and clinical trials for age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa and related retinal diseases. Contact Denver@FightBlindness.org or call 866-782-7330.

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History Society welcomes Allan Turner, speaking about Facebook for genealogists at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, in the seventh floor training room of the Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway. The Internet has facilitated our ability to communicate ideas and perform research. It has also enhanced the world of genealogy. Allan Turner will discuss how to use social media, such as Facebook, to enhance your research. He is the webmaster for http://www.wise-fhs.org, the W.I.S.E. website. The society also presents a seminar on tracing your Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 8. This day-long genealogical research seminar features Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt of the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast, Northern Ireland. They will present four programs valuable to those researching ancestors in any part of Ireland, as they use examples from both Northern Ireland and the Republic.Use the form at http://www.wise-fhs.org to register. The seminar will be in the lower level conference center of the Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway. There is a fee for materials.

INVENTIONS HUMAN beings often invent by learning from nature and famous inventions frequently have as much to do with chance as they do with intelligence and curiosity. Join Active Minds as we tell the fascinating stories of inventions and inventors that changed the world from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 11, at First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W. 10th Ave. This class will cover the invention of the abacus, safety glass, the paper clip, and the hypodermic syringe.

TUESDAY/MARCH 11 WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Denver West Women’s Connection plans its March Spring

Showers luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. For reservations, call 303-985-2458.

TUESDAY/MARCH 11 Jackowski, director of the Center for Innovation at MSU Denver, at its March 11 breakfast, 7-8:45 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4105 Kipling St. Brand

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He was in town for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation event, Be

STRESS RELIEF monthly workshop series, 6-8 p.m. every second Thursday: Being a Perfectionist isn’t Perfect (March 13); Mind-Body Connection (April 10).

THURSDAY/MARCH 13 MEMBERSHIP MEETING American Legion Post 161 has its next monthly membership meeting at 7 p.m. Thursdays, March 13 at 60th Avenue and Lamar Street. The group gets veterans to help veterans.

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St. Pat’s: Donctha wanna Slainte It’s a little hard to be thinking about green when you look out your window and all you see is white, but everyone’s favorite green holiday is just around the corner.

That’s right, St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on Monday, March 17.

My mother was Irish, so that makes me half Irish and I always like to celebrate this day with a vengeance. I am a St. Patrick’s Day connoisseur. Trust me when I tell you that there is a proper way to mark this holiday and it has to be just right or else it’s a disaster.

To begin with, there has to be beer.

Green beer is a lot of fun, but they have to serve it in a clear glass or cup. Otherwise, you can’t see the cool green color of the beer, it’s just a horrible looking green foam at the top of the cup.

Then there is the food. Yes, corned beef and cabbage is the dish of the day, but it has to be cooked right. There are seasonings that go into it, and for crying out loud, trim the fat off the beef, OK? You would be amazed at how many non Irish restaurants I have been to that miss that detail and bring out a plate of inedible grizzle.

And of course, there has to be Irish music. If you have never been around a collection if Irishmen, half in their cups, singing along to Irish protest songs and traditional Irish folk songs, then you haven’t really experienced St. Patrick’s Day. I bet you didn’t know that there are 147 verses to Danny Boy. OK, well maybe there aren’t that many, but it sure seemed like that when one of my friends from Dublin got home sick and called me up at two in the morning. He sang it for twenty minutes into my answering machine.

So, after years of checking out every Irish scene west of the Mississippi, I am proud to announce that this year I will

be traveling about twelve blocks from my house to check out a new St. Patrick’s Day adventure that looks like it just might be the place to be, right here in beautiful Golden, Colorado.

Where?, you might ask. It’s at the second largest brewery in town, the Golden Brewery. That’s right, you can now attend a St. Patrick’s Day celebration right at the brewery, which has pretty much been every Irish guy’s dream since, well … Since forever!

They will be having a great party all day, with the doors opening at 11:30 a.m.

There will be green beer, as well as regular beer if you have a problem with getting green teeth. They will also have food there provided by Tin Star Smokehouse who will be serving corned beef and cabbage plus BBQ for those of you who would prefer that. My English girlfriend was happy to hear that she gets a choice this year.

And, of course, the music. The Irish band Mulligan Stew will be performing 4:30-6:30 p.m. with plenty of selections that you can sing along with.

The Golden City Brewery is located at

920 1/2 Twelfth Street in Golden. You can check out their website at www.gcbrewery. com or give them a call at (303) 279-8092 for more information. You can also check out their Facebook page by clicking on the big letter “F” on their website. They post pictures and special deals on there all the time.

Now, don’t forget to wear something green. Also, if you really want to participate, but don’t know any of words to the songs well, believe it or not, there is actually a website called Irish-Song-Lyrics. com where you can get the lyrics to 111 different Irish standards. Just go there and download a bunch of them, or better yet, bookmark it on your smart phone. Just remember not to get too carried away and drop your phone into the green beer, OK?

“Manifest Destiny” including conflicts with Native Americans as well as Spanish Mexico, all of which added significant territory to the United States. Program is free and takes place at Emeritus at Green Mountain, 12791 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. RSVP by calling 303-237-5700.

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Hollywood,” is from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Wheat Ridge 5-8 School, 7101 W. 38th Ave. Event includes live music, food and a dance-off. All seniors are welcome. RSVP by calling 408-332-3763.

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SATURDAY/MARCH 15 ST. PATRICK’S festival The Historic Olde Town Arvada

Association again presents it St. Patrick’s Day Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 15, featuring live music, beer, wine, food, family fun and plenty of shopping options from street vendors. For information on this event, including vendor, volunteer, and sponsorship opportunities, visit the Historic Olde Town Arvada website at www.historicarvada.org. Snow date will be March 22.

SATURDAY/MARCH 15 LEPRECHAUN GARDENING Create a mini green garden for the Leprechauns from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Materials cost includes container, soil plants, accessories and surface covering. Then 11 a.m. to noon, create miniature furniture for your Leprechaun garden. Cost varies depending on materials.

Call 303-209-4394 for information and reservations; space is limited.

SATURDAY/MARCH 15 DRESS EXCHANGE Prom is just around the corner, and the

Prom Dress Exchange Corp. and Tebo Store Fixtures of Denver are hosing the 2014 Prom Dress Exchage. Metro teens can shop from thousands of gently-used and new designer dresses.

Entrance is free; however a valid student ID and donation are requested if the student finds a dress. Seamstresses will be on-site to repair broken zippers, straps and snaps, and adjust hems. The exchange is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Tebo Store Fixtures, 5771 Logan St., Denver. Visit www.Prom-

PURIM WEEKEND Congregation B’nai Chaim celebrates the holiday of Purim with a weekend of events, March 15-16.

Events on Saturday, March 15, include Rocky Mountain Jewgrass concert at 6 p.m. Go to www.bnaichaim.org for ticket information. On Sunday, March 16, is the Fun Fest, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The festival includes a carnival, silent auction and more.

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COMING SOON/MARCH 19 CAREER SPOTLIGHT Red Rocks Community College will spotlight careers in performing arts 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, March 19, in the community room at the college’s Lakewood campus, 13300 W. 6th Ave. Panel members who are professional musicians, composers, artistic directors, choreographers and dancers will answer questions about their careers.

GARDENING CLASSES Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, presents Vegetable Gardening 101 from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15; Pruning Trees & Shrubs from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16; Fairy Garden workshop from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22 (registration required); Terrarium workshop at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22 (registration required); Beekeeping for Beginners from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 23 (registration required); Composting and Soil Improvement from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 29; Perennial Color Through the Year from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29; Seeding a New Lawn from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 30.

Go to www.echters.com for details or call 303-424-7979 to register for those classes that require it.

COMING SOON/MARCH 20 SPELLING BEE Here’s a fun way to exercise your mind. Challenge other spelling whizzes in the fourth annual spelling bee for adults ages 60 and older from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583. Free, but register early as this event can fill. amandal@darlingdoubles.org.

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NEW WORLD OF OLD BOOKS

Apolline Streetman, 22 months from Evergreen, with her mom Astrid Liverman, looks through a colorful book during the March Madness Mega Used Book Sale by the Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends of JCPL at Jeffco Fairgrounds on Friday, Feb. 28. The used book sale which ran all weekend long, featured 40,000 books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and more. Book lovers were able to find treasures from all genres starting at 50 cents to $2.50 with hard back fiction set at $1. Proceeds from the sale support Jeffco Public Library programs like the Summer Reading Club, the Culture Pass program and others. Last year, over $325,00 was raised. Photo by Amy Woodward

Books to devour this winter “Three Squares: The Invention of the American Meal” by Abigail Carroll 2013, Basic Books $27.99 / $31.00 Canada 304 pages\ You can just about taste it now.

Imagine: right out of the oven, the traditional dish Grandma used to make and now your sister does. Biscuits from a recipe your mom found in a magazine before you were born. New favorites brought to the family by new in-laws and old friends.

You feast because it’s a holiday, but what about the other days? Find out why your mealtime looks the way it does in “Three Squares: The Invention of the American Meal” by Abigail Carroll.

When the settlers first came to America some 400 years ago, they were reportedly aghast at Native American eating habits.

Not only did tribal peoples ignore the idea of regular mealtimes, they also fasted – sometimes for “extended periods.”

That was unheard-of for the settlers, but it isn’t like they had the corner on mealtime rule-keeping. For them, eating was “generally informal, variable, and socially unimportant.” Tables and chairs

were rare and, because knives were the only silverware used – if, indeed, silverware was used at all – mealtime was rather messy.

“For most, food was fuel,” says Carroll, “and eating was less about enjoying the pleasures of the palate … than replenishing work-weary bodies …”

Early eighteenth-century colonists, of course, were mostly British and “proud of it.” As the hardships of life eased, therefore, they reached for their English roots in the kitchen. Meat comprised most meals and was, in fact, often the only dish; aside from potatoes, vegetable consumption was uncommon.

By the late 1800s, industry had grown

and the “shape of work” shifted. This led to the (larger) midday meal being pushed to a later time of day, to accommodate workers who toiled away from home. Dinner became a family event and “an indicator of one’s class status.” Dining rooms were ushered into homes in the Victorian era, and mealtime became reason for strict etiquette, elaborate place settings, and sumptuous foods, including the new mandatory course, dessert. Lunch was “invented” as a bridge between early breakfast and the later meal.

And breakfast? In the mid-1800s, it was still a meat-laden belly-filler that, it was believed, would aid digestion. Some thought, though, that all that food was not healthy, so an itinerant preacher and a health-conscious doctor “cerealized things …

Now you’re feeling hungry, aren’t you?

And curious, too, which means you must take a bite out of “Three Squares.”

In her introduction, author Abigail Carroll says that her initial intention with this book was to look at our habit of snacking, but she quickly realized that she couldn’t do that without looking at meals

in general.

The two, as you might imagine, are tied together but they haven’t been (and might not be) for long. The reasoning – and the way meals have morphed – makes this a fascinating and lively look at all the things we put on a plate.

I ate it up, and I think the pop-culture lover, the cookbook fanatic, and Queen (or King) of the Kitchen will all want this on their shelf. For them, “Three Squares” is a book they’ll devour. *** What’s a meal without something to wash it down? In “Fizz: How Soda Shook Up the World” by Tristan Donovan, you’ll read how our love of bubbly soft drinks began, how it became an American treat, how it’s weaved into our culture, how it changed nations, and why it’s blamed so widely for health issues. This book is a snacker’s dream, a soda-lover’s delight, a historian’s pleasure, and something that’ll make you say “Cheers!”

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Safety meeting The Jeffco Senior Squadron of the Colorado

Civil Air Patrol will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the Runway Grill for a safety meeting. Anyone interested in aviation is welcome; membership is not required to attend. The Runway Grill is at 11705 Airport Way, Suite 200, Broomfield. Contact 2nd Lt Scott Lyons, assistant public affairs officer, at 720-441-8502 or s.lyons@jeffcocap.org.

Coming Soon/marCh 20 head Shaving A St. Baldrick’s head shaving event is from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at Arvada West High School, 11595 Allendale Drive, Arvada.

Coming Soon/marCh 20 egypt in Turmoil The civil unrest that began in late January 2011 with the ouster of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak continues to roil this critically important Arab country. Subsequent President Mohammad Morsi, an Islamist and Egypt’s first freely elected leader, was ousted by the army in July 2013 after mass protests. Join Active Minds from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, as we explore the origins and implications of Egypt’s current situation and where this story may go from here. Program is free and takes place at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. RSVP at 303-742-4800.

Coming Soon/marCh 21 Blood drive Belmar Library-Lakewood community blood

drive is 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Friday, March 21 in Bonfils’ mobile bus at 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

Coming Soon/marCh 22 dinner party St. Paddy’s dinner and entertainment at Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge, 8810 W. 14th Ave. in Lakewood, is planned for Saturday, March 22. Dinner of corned beef and cabbage is served at 5 p.m., with entertainment by the Wick School of Irish Stepdancing at 6 p.m. Call 303-989-4496 for information about cost and to make reservations.

Coming Soon/marCh 22 native landSCaping Learn about select native Colorado

plants at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Learn about some great plants that will thrive in our conditions and help plan your landscape to make the most with what we have here. Call for

Computer ClaSSeS Learn basic to advanced use of the computer in a small class setting at the Community Recreation Center of Apex, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. One-on-one personal training is also available. Call 303-425-9583 for times and fees. get aCtive Get and stay in shape. Choose from more than 30

fitness and dance classes at the Community Recreation Center of Apex, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., including seated or standing classes in yoga, tai chi, and Zumba, as well as stretching, weight room, and much more. Call the center at 303-425-9583 or pick up your activities guide for details. Many classes are free or discounted for SilverSneakers.

ConCordia lutheran Choir invites you to come and sing

at Concordia’s worship services during the Lent and Easter seasons. The choir is looking to add new voices. Concordia’s choral director is Dr. Frank Eychaner of Colorado Christian University. The choir practices at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood. If you have question, contact Eychaner at 303-963-3137.

arvada running Club is offering $1,200 in college track or

cross-country scholarships to one or two graduating high school girls for the 2013-14 school year. Eligible students must live in Arvada and/or attend an Arvada-area high school and plan to participate in a formal track or cross-country program during their freshman year in college. This is the third year in a row the club has offered scholarship funds. Applications are available on Arvada high school Naviance websites. For more information, contact arvadarunningclub@gmail.com or ltkrapes@msn.com.

Women’S netWorking group in Arvada has openings for women in business who can commit to a weekly Wednesday morning meeting. One member per business category. Contact Info@OurConnection.org or call 303-438-6783. health map Need a boost? Looking to have more fulfilling, healthful, meaningful days? Prefer to help yourself rather than seek coaching or attend psychotherapy? Lorie Gose will share free information about a daily personal “road map” to determine how you want to be, think and feel. Get ready to ascend beyond your inhibiting beliefs and self-concepts. Join Gose from 8-9 a.m. Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Contact Gose to let her know that you’re going to be there. Go to www.DrLorieGose.com, or contact 303-500-2340 or Lorie@DrLorieGose.com.

its 25th season Friday, Feb. 21, with Deborah Brevoort’s “The Women of Lockerbie,” directed by Larisa Netterlund. The show runs weekends through March 8 at the Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville. Visit www.cctlouisvile.org for information and tickets. Performances are at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets available at www.cctlouisville.org or by calling 303-665-0955.

reCurring/through marCh 9 forever plaid Evergreen Chorale presents “Forever Plaid” from Friday, Feb. 21, to Sunday, March 9, at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Purchase tickets online at www.evergreenchorale.org or call 303-674-4002. Suitable for all ages. reCurring/through marCh foothillS Women’S Golf Par-3 Club plays Thursday mornings from April through September at Foothills Golf Course, 3901 S. Carr St., Denver. New members are being accepted through March for the 2014 season. Call Elaine Luft at 303-3783074 or go to foothillswomensgolf.com for information. reCurring/January to marCh ClaSSeS/WorkShopS lakeWood Arts Council offers a number of classes and workshops at the Lakewood Arts Council Art Center, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. Call 303 980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org for information or to register. oil painting: Beginner and advanced, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30

p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 26. Intermediate, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 27. Instructor for both classes is Barbara Tobiska.

Watercolor: Intermediate/advanced, 1-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20; March 6, 13, 20. Instructor for all classes is Kathy Cranmer.

WaterColor: intermediate/advanCed, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, Feb. 15, 22, March 8; March 15, 22, 29. Instructor is Loraine Miller. reJuvenate your Drawing: Instructor is Courtney Armstrong; from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 11, March 25.

Watermedia Creativity: Led by instructor Becky Enabnit Silver; from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 12. reCurring/through marCh 9 theater ShoW Miners Alley presents “Parallel Lives” at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, from Jan. 31 to

March 9, with a 2 p.m. show on Sunday, March 9, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. A non-stop comedy about how women and men respond to the circumstances of their lives. Contact 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com.

reCurring/through marCh 14 art ConteSt Entries for the cover art contest for the 2014 Colorado Farm Fresh Directory will be accepted through March 14. The directory is a listing of farms, farmers’ markets, roadside stands and more that offer fresh produce and other farm products directly to the consumer. Amateur and professional artists are welcome to submit original artwork for the contest. Entries must relate to Colorado agriculture in some way; artwork may be created in any medium and must be submitted as digital files. The winning artist will receive $500, and the work will be featured on the cover of the directory. Contact Loretta Lopez at 303-239-4115 or go to www.coloradoagriculture.com. reCurring/through marCh 30 theater ShoW The Edge Theatre presents “The Beauty Queen of Leenane,” a dark and comic tale of a plain, lonely woman and her manipulative mother. The show runs from Feb. 28 to March 30. Contact 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheater.com for information and tickets. The Edge Theater is at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Parking is free. reCurring/through marCh 31 golf CluB Foothills Women’s Golf Par-3 Club New members are being accepted for the 2014 season. Group plays Thursday mornings April through September at Foothills Golf Course, 3901 S. Carr Street, Denver (Littleton/Lakewood). Call Elaine Luft at 303-378-3074 for information or go to www.foothillswomensgolf.com. reCurring/through marCh 31 SCholarShip time The Financial Steward Associates LLC Scholarship Program is accepting applications through March 31. The scholarship is available to any graduating high school student who plans to attend any post-secondary educational institution. The scholarship will be limited to the first-year cost of tuition not to exceed $500. To apply, students must complete the application, write a 500-word essay relating to financial responsibility and provide a current academic record, list of community service work, extracurricular activities and/or work experience. To receive an application or more information, please contact Heather Sebastian at 303-444-5440 or heather. sebastian@lpl.com.

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Colorado food stamp assistance rises Numbers higher today than during recession

By Adrian D. Garcia

I-News at Rocky Mountain PBS More Coloradans are receiving food assistance today than during the worst months of the Great Recession.

Since 2007, the number of people receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program — formerly known as food stamps — has more than doubled. An average of 508,200 residents qualified for SNAP dollars each month during 2013, according to the Colorado Department of Human Services.

This year the state predicts that an additional 44,000 Coloradans will sign up for help in putting food on the table. But the available assistance is limited. The average SNAP household of 2.5 people receives about $300 a month, according to government figures, or $10 a day.

“The big challenge right now is in November food stamp benefits were reduced when the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009’s temporary boost

ended,” said Michelle Ray, spokeswoman for the advocacy group Hunger Free Colorado.

The dollar deduction means some families are sacrificing nutritional food like milk and produce for cheaper, less healthy alternatives, Ray said.

In some cases food banks have stepped in to help.

“We don’t care if they get food stamps, a lot of people just need help” Vic Ocana, executive director of Compassion Food Banks said. He said Compassion’s nine locations in Colorado all report growing lines for food distribution since last fall.

“We try to give them enough food for the month but people are more anxious for help now,” Ocana said.

In recent years the SNAP program has become caught up in political infighting in Washington, with House Republicans wanting to cut benefits in the name of reducing government spending, while Senate Democrats, among others, argue that the program is important in the fight against hunger.

In Colorado, about 40 percent of “working age” SNAP users, those 16 to 65, were employed as of June 2013.

“Seeing one person abusing the system

ruins it for everyone else,” said Andrea Fuller, executive director of the monthly newspaper Denver VOICE, of allegations that the program is sometimes misused.

“For the majority of people on SNAP it’s humiliating and humbling.”

Before getting her position with VOICE in November, Fuller said she relied on SNAP benefits to help feed her family.

“Even working multiple part-time jobs I wasn’t earning enough,” Fuller said.

In 2011 she enrolled in the SNAP program.

“It’s one thing for me to be hungry, but I can’t bear to see my children hungry.”

Many SNAP users just aren’t earning enough to feed themselves and their families, Fuller said. Others need government assistance after losing a job. Some are disabled.

The population is diverse, Fuller said, and “not enough people have enough income right now.”

Communication from the state can be confusing for SNAP users, Fuller said, and attempting to contact a caseworker can be “frustrating” in that it can take several days.

Keeping up with the rapid increase in SNAP participants has been a challenge for

offices across the state, especially in rural areas, acknowledged Sue McGinn, director of the state’s food and energy division.

One problem — in which 5 percent of Coloradans on SNAP were accidentally overpaid by the state and then forced to pay back the money — has been addressed, McGinn said.

In July, the state will implement new software that should improve communication.

“The program has never had a 100 percent increase in participants in such a short amount of time,” she said. “Colorado’s participation rate is still low compared to other states. We tend to be in the bottom five when ranked nationally.”

State officials remain skeptical that SNAP participation rates will return to 2007 levels any time soon.

“Once the economy gets better I’m not expecting a huge shift back,” McGinn said.

“We’re just seeing the stabilization of the program.”

I-News is the public service journalism arm of Rocky Mountain PBS. To read more, please go to inewsnetwork.org. Contact Adrian D. Garcia at garcia.d.adrian@ gmail.com

JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Jeffco5 petition drive

On March 8th, Jeffco5 will be in front of the Lakewood and Belmar Libraries 10 a.m. to Noon and at the Edgewater Library 1-3 p.m. Voters will be able to sign, check out a petition, or return completed petitions. For more information visit www.jeffco5.com or find them on Facebook at Jeffco5Grassroots.

Volunteers for New Taskforce on Marijuana

The Board of County Commissioners are seeking individuals interested in serving on a Marijuana task force to help staff identify and report on impacts of marijuana establishments. The task force

will meet for approximately six months and will meet on some, but not all, Monday afternoons. Applications can be found at jeffco.us/bcc/volunteer-board-vacancies/ and can be submitted electronically to countyadministrator@jeffco.us, or mailed to the County Administrator’s Office, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80419. Completed applications must be received by March 12, 2014. For questions, call Jeanie Rossillon, director of Development and Transportation, at 303-271-8575 or visit http://jeffco.us/bcc/volunteer-boards/ marijuana-taskforce/

March is National Nutrition Month

Jeffco Public Health dietitians are teaming up with WIC educators (Women, Infants and Children) to celebrate National Nutrition Month by offering healthy recipes to “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right” Beginning March 17, JCPH Nutrition Services will provide food demonstrations and healthy recipes for their WIC clients in the Jeffco WIC clinics, Arvada, Lakewood and Edgewater. Visit the JCPH Nutrition Services webpage for tips on eating healthier or on social media via Pinterest board to get recipes. Jefferson County Nutrition Services provides nutrition education and counseling, the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program and more. For more in-

formation or to enroll in the WIC Program, call the Lakewood office at 303-239-7143.

Volunteers for Sustainability Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is looking for volunteers from the community to serve on the newly formed sustainability commission.

To apply, please go online to www.jeffco.us/bcc/volunteer-board-vacancies/ and complete the general application. Deadline to apply is March 28, 2014. For more information, visit, www.jeffco.us/bcc/volunteer-boards/sustainability-commission/ or contact Nate Emswiller, nemswill@jeffco. com or 303-271-8886.

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Careers *Pinery Country Club* Maintenance Enjoy working outside Hiring starting in April Free Golf!!

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City of Black Hawk. Hiring Range: $17.59 $20.23 per hour DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license Class R with a safe driving record with the ability to obtain a Class A with P rating within one year of hire, and the ability to lift 80 pounds.

To be considered for this limited opportunity, please apply online at www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/ employee_services. Please note: Applicants are required to upload their resumes during the online application process. Please be sure your resume includes all educational information and reflects the past ten (10) years’ work history. Applicants must apply online and may do so at City Hall which is located at 201 Selak Street in Black Hawk. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service!

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LITTLETON Open House Tues., March 11th 6:30pm - 8pm Come, tour & enroll 8 Sats. ONLY. Class starts March 29th 12999 W. Bowles Dr

(2 blks E. of C470) 303-774-8100 academyfordentalassistingcareers .com

Academy for Dental Assisting Careers ENROLL NOW! NEW Brighton School Class Starts March 8th

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TEACHING ASSISTANTS NEEDED Assistant Teachers needed at a qualified Montessori preschool in the vicinity of C470 & I25.

Early Childhood Teacher certification prefered.

Competitive benefits.

Please Call 303-799-8540

Bennett’s BBQ Arvada is Hiring!

Looking for Cooks, Cashiers & Servers Apply in Person: 7490 W. 52nd Ave, 10am-2pm 3700 Peoria St, Denver 2-5pm

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

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

Come join our team!

• Fun working environment • Half price meals while at work • Flexible schedule • Opportunity for advancement Apply online at www.wendys.com Drivers wanted to transport railroad crews in the Denver area.

Paid training, benefits, & company vehicle provided.

Starting pay $.20 per mile or $9.00 per hour while waiting.

Apply online at www.renzenberger.com.

Drivers: $2000.00 Sign-On Bonus!

Home Nightly Flatbed Runs.

CDL-A, 1yr Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics.

Apply: www.goelc.com 1-888-399-5856

Advertise: 303-566-4100

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Academy for Dental Assisting Careers

Admin Assistant – part time (2-3 days/wk) 2+ years office mgm’t, bookkeeping experience.

Must be proficient in QuickBooks, Word, Excel Organized, self-motivated, and efficient $13+/hr DOE 303-814-2863

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Savio House needs foster parents to provide temporary care for troubled teens ages 12-18.

Training, 24 hour support and $1900/month provided. Must complete precertification training and pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check.

Call Michelle 303-225-4073 or visit saviohouse.org.

Human Services

DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER

Looking for part-time providers to assist with teaching household tasks, respite, behavior intervention and community access to individuals with developmental disabilities in Littleton/Lakewood/Arvada.

Available hours and shifts vary. $12/hr. Requires reliable transportation and a good MVR, prefer experience working with DD or related field. Apply at www.ddrcco.com EOE

JEFFERSON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH 2 part time positions Black Hawk/Idaho Springs OR Evergreen/Conifer DUTIES: Provides clinical services to consumers in outpatient offices.

Provides individual, group, family psychotherapy, case mgmt, and emerg walk-in care.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: LPC, LMFT, LCSW or comparable license and four plus year’s related experience and/or training is essential.

HOW TO APPLY: Visit www.jcmh.org, Or contact Kim Mongrain @ 303-432-5037

Medical Nurse LPN, MA or RN part-time 25-30 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

Hours 8:30-5:30.

Some Saturdays 9-1pm.

Fun/Busy Pediatric office near Park Meadows area and Castle Rock location. Please fax resume to 303-689-9628 or email a.lane@pediatrics5280.com

To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 84 Colorado newspapers for only $250, contact your local newspaper or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117.

HELP WANTED - DRIVERS 25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to drive for Swift Transportation at US Truck. Earn $750 per week! CDL & Job Ready in 3 weeks!

1-800-809-2141 TSL IS currently hiring local, regional, dedicated Class A Drivers in Denver area. Minimum 1 year Tractor-Trailer experience.

Full benefits & great hometime! www.4TSL.com, 1-866-HOME-TSL

GUN SHOW Sertoma GUN SHOW March 8-9, Colorado Springs, CO. Colorado Springs Event PAID CDL TRAINING! Center 3960 Palmer Park Blvd.

No Experience Needed!

80909 Saturday 9am to 5pm.

Stevens Transport will sponsor the Sunday 9am to 4pm. cost of your CDL training! Earn up 719-630-3976 to $40K first year - $70K third year!

Excellent benefits! EOE SYNC2 MEDIA 888-993-8043 Buy a statewide classified line www.becomeadriver.com ad in newspapers across Colorado for just $250 per week.

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Integrated Petroleum Technologies is looking for a Wellsite Supervisor.

This employee must also posses • 5+ years of fracturing experience • 5+ years of wireline experience • A valid driver’s license In addition to the above requirements, all applicants are required to • Pass a motor vehicle record check • Pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen • Travel within/outside of the state of Colorado Please submit resumes to

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LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME

Receptionist part-time FOSTER PARENTS WANTED Top of the Trail Child Placement Agency is seeking loving homes for foster children. Families and singles welcome. Monthly care allowance. Background check required. For information and application packet call(970)249-4131 or (970)209-2236.

Full-time front office coordinator for one physician, ophthalmology practice. Medical experience required. Two offices in Lakewood and Thornton.

Email resume, 3 professional references to jh@rtwelter.com.

Parker Towing needs Part Time/Full Time Driver 303-841-9161

25-30 hours per week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Hours 8:00-5:15.

Some Saturdays 8-12pm. Fun/Busy Pediatric office near Park Meadows area and Castle Rock location.

Please fax resume to 303-689-9628 or email a.lane@pediatrics5280.com

Keep Kids Together Abused and neglected brothers and sisters are often separated in foster care.

There just aren’t enough foster homes to keep them together.

This leaves them sad, anxious and confused and they feel like it’s “all their fault.”

Give the Gift of Hope-Become a Savio foster parent.

Call Tracy Stuart 303/225-4152

HELP WANTED Indian Creek Express HIRING in North Colorado and Cheyenne, WY. OTR Drivers (single/teams), Fleet Technician/ Truck Mechanics Benefits, Paid/Home Weekly, FULL TIME 40+/wk 877-273-3582

HOUSEKEEPING / LAUNDRY AIDE Life Care Center of Evergreen Full-time positions available.

Housekeeping and laundry experience in a long-term care facility preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required.

We offer great pay and benefits in a team-oriented environment.

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No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com

Local Storage Facility

is seeking an energetic, people friendly, computer savvy person.

No experience necessary, 28 hours per week, willing to train the right candidate. Please call for appt. or email resume 303-972-7867, snl19@stor-n-lock.com.

Pre K Teacher Toddler Teacher & Infant Nursery Aide

needed Full Time, 12 minutes West of Golden on I70. Must be qualified by current state regulation. Looking for team players, some benefits provided. Please call Monday-Friday 7am-6pm 303-674-9070 and ask for Martha

OngOing Activities, OngOing / Business grOups MOndAys

Open Mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@ gmail.com. repuBlicAns Men meeting The Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County. tuesdAys FederAl eMplOyees The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303517-8558 with questions. rOcky MOuntAin Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance).

Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue.

Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.

WednesdAys AMericAn legiOn Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www. alpost178.org.

ArvAdA Biz Connection http://www. meetup.com/Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098. entrepreneurs cluB The Lakewood Chapter Lutheran Entrepreneurs meets 8-9 a.m. on third Wednesdays at the Bethlehem Chapel Coffee House, located in the medical office building just south of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. The chapter coordinator is Denise Rolfsmeier. For more information, call 720-379-5889 or email cpa@rolfsmeier. com.

Music teAchers Association

Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

WOMen netWOrking Women’s

Business Group Wednesday morning networking group in Arvada has openings for women who can commit to a weekly morning meeting. Limited to one business per category. Call for available openings, 303-438-6783, or go online to info@OurConnection.org.

prOFessiOnAl WOMen NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May.

Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information.

Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP.

thursdAys Business spirituAlity Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933. cOMMunity cOFFee Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. investOrs’ Meetings The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden.

Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking.

Go online to www.rminventor.org for details. rOcky MOuntAin Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance).

Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue.

Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.

FridAys cAlMup JOurney Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.

DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340. sAturdAys cOlOrAdO citizens for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them.

Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com. cOnsciOus creAtiOn Explore holistic health resources at the Conscious Creation Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St. in Lakewood.

Learn from holistic-health practitioners and get information about products, services and alternative/complementary therapies through learning-lab presentations. Admission fee applies; for more information, contact Cheryl Roach at 303-885-8584 or go online to www.consciouscreationfair.com.

MeditAtiOn clAsses Various styles of meditation will be explored from 9:30-10:30 a.m. each Saturday at PranaTonic, 807 14th St., Golden.

We’ll begin with a short introduction to meditation and what to expect followed by a meditation period of 30-40 minutes and time at the end for group discussion. Call 303-274-5733. Visit www.PranaTonic.com. rOcky MOuntAin Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Clubs continues on Page 19

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Debunking hard-boiled stories in time for Easter

By Metro Creative Connection Easter eggs are a centerpiece of many family traditions come Easter Sunday. Easter eggs symbolize fertility and rebirth to some, but many people associate Easter eggs with youngsters scouring the yard in search of treasure.

Whether Easter eggs are associated with secular or religious beliefs, these colorful staples of Easter Sunday are an integral part of springtime holiday decor and celebrations. Certain misconceptions about Easter eggs have developed over time, and the following are some of the more common myths about Easter eggs that have made the rounds.

Myth: Easter eggs are safe to eat after your egg hunt is over.

Fact: Hard-boiled eggs generally remain safe to eat at room temperature for about two hours. If the temperature outside or indoors is very warm, the eggs should be eaten within one hour. People risk food-borne illnesses if they consume Easter eggs that have been left out for several hours or overnight.

It is better to dispose of colored eggs after the annual egg hunt or at least keep hard-boiled eggs refrigerated until the hunt begins.

Myth: It is unsafe to eat all dyed Easter eggs.

Fact: Whether dyed eggs are safe or not depends on the type of dye used. Many kits use vegetablebased dyes that are food-safe. These same pigments are used in traditional food coloring. Even if the dye has penetrated beneath the shell, it should still be safe for consumption. Kits for blown-out eggs may use dyes that are not food-safe. Also, people who are allergic to certain food dyes might want to avoid eating dyed eggs.

Myth: Pastel-colored eggs have long-rooted religious significance.

Fact: An Easter egg hunt is a tradition that originated with pagan spring festivals. But like many pagan practices, Easter egg hunting was eventually adopted by Christians and assigned religious significance. In the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, Easter eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Christ shed on the cross. The hard shell of the egg symbolizes the sealed Tomb of Christ for many. In A.D. 1610 under Pope Paul V, the Christian Church officially adopted the Easter egg custom that the eggs symbolize the resurrection.

Myth: An Easter egg roll is an American tradition.

Fact: In Germany, England and other countries, children traditionally rolled eggs down hillsides at Easter. This practice may have initially symbolized the rolling away of the rock from Jesus Christ’s tomb before his resurrection. When European immigrants arrived in North America, they brought these Easter egg traditions with them. One of the more popular Easter egg rolls of modern day takes place on the White House lawn, where children push an egg through the grass with a long-handled spoon. Some say this tradition was established by Dolly Madison in 1814.

Myth: A raw egg will stand on end during the spring equinox.

Fact: It is believed that because the sun is equidistant from the south and north poles on the spring equinox, special gravitational forces apply on this day. These forces should make it possible to balance an egg on its end only on this day. However, eggs can be balanced at other times of the year. Perhaps instead of hiding eggs for Easter, families may choose to hold egg-balancing competitions.

Easter eggs are a lasting tradition and one of the more popular symbols of the holiday. Although many myths surround Easter eggs, the truth is just waiting to be unhatched.

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Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also

has a workshop at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road. We meet here at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month.

Go to www.rockymountainshipwrights.org for information.

OngOing /EducatiOn discussiOn grOups Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-424-4828.

EsL cLassEs — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W.

44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.

OngOing /FinE arts and EntErtainmEnt cOncOrdia LuthEran Church Choir meets at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact Joan at joan@concordialcms.org or 303-989-5260.

dancE cLub — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m.

on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova.RoundDanceClub@gmail.com.

music pErFOrmancEs Patrice LeBlanc performs on

keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield St. Call 303-237-1133 for more information.

singErs nEEdEd The Troubadours Choir is looking for a

director and new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more

symphOny auditiOns The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:3010 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information.

WEEkLy music Jazz @ the Creek is every first Wednesday of the month at Living Water Unity, 59th and Vance in Olde Town Arvada. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come listen to an hour of great jazz. For more information, call 720-935-4000 or email LivingWatErunity@comcast.net.

OngOing /hEaLthcarE bOOt camp Get out of the gym and get results. Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and results-driven fullbody workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels will succeed. Revamp your fitness routine by getting out of your routine. Indoor location is just behind Super Target at Kipling Street and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park

by Stenger soccer fields. Email Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp. com or go online to www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com. hEaLth grOup A women’s health group with the motto “Your health, your life: Take charge” meets noon-1 p.m. Fridays at 9797 W. Colfax Ave, No. 3AA, in Lakewood. Learn about natural alternatives to health concerns. No charge to be part of this group. For more information, call Linda at 303-883-5473 or email lindagoesgreen@prodigy.net. hOmE carE Always Best Care Denver West provides in-home care, skilled nursing and free senior community placement.

Always Best Care provides every individual and family with well-trained personal care attendants and expert nursing support. We help families make informed decisions about senior care, and guide them through comprehensive solutions designed specifically for their unique situations. To learn more, go online to www.AlwaysBestCare.com/DenverWest or call 303-952-3060. tai chi is now taught at Lakeview Wellness and Event Center 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-9896300 or 303-730-0986 for cost information and reservations.

WEight LOss — The EZ Weight-Loss Challenge 12-week

program meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Free coaching, metabolism test and nutrition information. Cash prizes awarded to the top three biggest achievers. For information on cost or to preregister, call Chris at 720-320-2394.

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Auctions Classic Car Auction March 8th 10am Memorabilia 9am Open 8am

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Autos for Sale 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS unrestored 396/350HP, blue/black white stripes, $9600, M-21 MUNCIE 4SPD manual, gathy61@outlook.com / 720-295-9869.

2001 Ford Focus ZX3 Very good condition, New Tires/Shocks/Struts $2499 (970)237-1485

Farm Products & Produce Locally raised, grass fed and grain finished Beef & Pork.

Quarters, halves, wholes available.

Can deliver 720-434-1322 schmidtfamilyfarms.com

Bicycles

Furniture FURNITURE SALE – ALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION Custom Made Sofa, Ottoman and 2 Chairs - $3,000, Glass Top Table with 6 Upholstered Chairs - $500, 2 Queen Anne Red Wood/Upholstered Chairs - $500, King Tempurpedic Mattress Set - $500, Sealy King Mattress Set - $500, Cal King Headboard with Pillow Top Mattress - $300, Sealy Queen Mattress Set - $400, Brown Leather Recliner - $250, Console Accent Table - $250, Mediterranean Chest of Drawers - $150, Mediterranean Dresser - $150, Console Table $125, Coffee Table with Glass Top - $100, Craftsman Workbench and 2 Chairs - $250, Custom Wood Pool Table Light - $400, Also Pictures, Rugs, Flower Arrangements and Artificial Plants 720-376-1675

Heavy Equipment

Firewood Pine/Fur & Aspen

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

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

Need a piece of great quality used equipment?

United Rentals has hundreds of pieces of equiment to choose from.

Anything from generators to skid steers to scissorlifts.

For information or to obtain a quote on a piece of equipment please call: Krystal Cox 303-513-6016 or KRCOX@UR.COM

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OngOing /rEcrEatiOn, cLubs and sErvicEs aa mEEtings There are more than 1,000 AA meetings in the Denver metro area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. Call 303-322-4440 for a meeting in your area, or visit the website at www.daccaa.org. buFFaLO tOastmastErs meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Federal Highway Administration building, 12300 W. Dakota Ave., Lakewood.

Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www. buffalotoastmasters.org. cansurvivE is a support group for those who have experienced or are receiving cancer treatment. The meeting format is simple with an opening invocation followed by brief member introductions along with a check-in to see how attendees are doing. The discussion topic centers around healing and healing modalities, and may include a guest speaker or a guidedhealing visualization. The free support group meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of every month at Mile High Church, 9079 West Alameda Ave., Lakewood. For more information or support do not hesitate to contact Lawrence Connors RScP at 303-910-3473 or Lawrence-RScP@msn.com. cOLumbinE #96 Rainbow Girls meets at 7 p.m. the first and

third Thursday of each month at the Golden Lodge, 400 Tenth St. in Golden. Youth activities for girls ages 10-19. Contact Eve at etrengove@comcast.net or 303-424-0134.

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Golden’s Riley Sanders boxes out her Kennedy opponent during the Demons’ first round playoff win on Tuesday. Photo by Daniel Williams

Golden nearly pulls off huge tourney upset Demons wrap up successful season, look to future

By Daniel Williams dwilliams@ colorado communitymedia.com GLENWOOD SPRINGS - A golden opportunity slipped through the fingers of the Lady Demons.

After recording a big opening round playoff victory, No. 7 Golden was barely beaten by No. 2 Glenwood Springs 48-44

in the second round of the state tournament Friday at Glenwood Springs High School.

The Demons (13-12, 8-6 in 4A Jeffco) and their average record took on powerhouse Glenwood Springs (23-2) who had only two losses on the season.

And Golden nearly gave them their third loss as the Demons managed to go toe-to-toe with the “other” Demons for four full quarters.

Golden led at halftime 25-23 but were outscored in the final two quarters. Glenwood Springs’ Delaney Gaddis, one of 4A best scorers, hit several big buckets down the stretch for her Demons.

jeffco boys state basketball highlights Ralston Valley joins Sweet 16 No. 5 Ralston Valley went on the road to advance to the Sweet 16 after beating No. 4 Fort Collins 44-43 in the second round of the state tournament Saturday at Fort Collins High School.

The Mustangs got 17 points from junior Andrew Wingard and Ralston Valley used gritty defense to hold off the higher ranked Lambkins.

Two nights earlier Ralston Valley beat Pine Creek 72-54 at home in its playoff opener.

The Mustangs (18-7, 11-5 in 5A Jeffco) will now play at top-ranked Mountain Vista on Wednesday.

D’Evelyn boys back in Great 8 D’Evelyn boys’ basketball survived a scare and then rolled its next opponent as they advanced to the Great 8.

After a first round bye the Jaguars outlasted Falcon 75-69 in the second round of the state tournament Friday at D’Evelyn High School.

One night later the Jaguars hammered Mead 69-46 in the Sweet 18 again in their building.

Senior Brian Smith broke out for a game-high 26 points and junior Grant

Witherspoon added 22 points for D’Evelyn.

The Jaguars (20-5, 13-1 in 4A Jeffco) will now face Sand Creek in the Great 8 Saturday at 12 p.m at the Denver Coliseum.

Golden falls apart in fourth quarter No. 3 Golden boys’ basketball was bounced out of the state tournament after its 72-56 loss to No. 6 Greeley Central in the second round of the state tournament Friday at Golden High School.

After earning a first round bye the Demons faced a Greeley Central team that can score in bunches. And the Wildcats did just that.

Down just two points going into the fourth quarter Golden’s defense disappeared and Greeley Central closed out the game with a 29-15 final quarter.

The Demons (19-5, 12-2 in 4A Jeffco) had three double-digit scorers, including Jevon Martinez’s 25 points.

Sophomore Ryan Blodgett led Golden with 16 points.

Golden had a couple opportunities in the game’s final minutes to tie the game but they could not convert and Glenwood Springs advanced.

“Glenwood Spring is a really good team not just a good team,” Golden coach Shea Scarlett said before the game. “We know we would have to be at our best in order to compete with them.”

No one is more disappointed with the loss more than Scarlett. Scarlett wanted to win the game for his seniors that included Haley Blodgett and Jessica King, who suited up for the Demons for the last time.

Golden will graduate six seniors but will still have strong team return next sea-

son.

Scarlett, just a first year head coach, should be very proud of the season his team had.

Scarlett has helped put Golden girls’ hoops back on the map as they competed hard against very tough league opponents in D’Evelyn and Green Mountain.

Scarlett has the program trending upwards, as evident by Golden’s opening round playoff 53-39 victory over Kennedy on Tuesday.

Blodgett had 16 points and King has 10 points in the win.

jeffco girls state basketball highlights D’Evelyn making another run at title D’Evelyn girls’ basketball advanced to the Great 8 with a pair of playoff victories last week.

After receiving a first round bye the No. 2 Jaguars beat No. 7 Canon City 56-48 in the second round of the state tournament Friday at D’Evelyn High School.

24 hours later D’Evelyn beat a hometeam No. 3 Pueblo West 74-50 in the Sweet 16 and yet again the Jaguars have advanced to the Great 8.

After a rusty tournament opener with Canon City, D’Evelyn used four doubledigit scorers to overwhelm Pueblo West.

The Jaguars (21-4, 13-1 in 4A Jeffco) will face No. 1 Mesa Ridge Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Denver Coliseum.

Mustangs headed for Sweet 16 Ralston Valley recorded a pair of blowout victories and advanced to the Sweet 16.

The No. 5 Mustangs beat No. 12 Eaglecrest 78-32 in the first round of the state tournament Tuesday at Ralston Valley High School.

Then on Friday night the Mustangs upset No. 4 Brighton 73-37 in second round of the state tournament at Brigh-

ton High School.

Ralston Valley overwhelmed Brighton with three double-digit scoring efforts that included freshman Ashley VanSickle’s 22 points.

The Mustangs (20-5, 12-2 in 5A Jeffco) will now play at top-ranked Regis Jesuit on Tuesday.

Rams can’t close, fall to Thompson Valley No. 4 Green Mountain girls’ basketball had its season ended by No. 5 Thompson Valley losing a 38-37 heartbreaker in the second round of the state tournament Friday at Green Mountain High School.

The Rams (19-5, 12-2 in 4A Jeffco) ended their surprising season by being outscored 12-5 in the fourth quarter of a game that they led for over three quarters.

Green Mountain’s season was a surprise because they were a team that was supposed to be just good but turned elite, winning 11 straight games midseason.

In addition, they pushed D’Evelyn for a 4A Jeffco title, losing to the Jaguars twice by just single digits.

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Wheat Ridge wiped out by Denver South Farmers upset Erie in first round by are outsized by Rebels

Scoreboard GOLDEN HIGH SCHOOL Boys basketball Golden 56, Greeley Central 72 Golden lost in the first round of the state tournament to Greeley Central 72-56 ending their season. Sophomore Ryan Blodgett scored 16 points and junior Cole Greff scored 13. Ryan Thistlewood scored three 3-pointers and had nine assists. Blodgett finished with eight rebounds and three assists.

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia.com DENVER - Wheat Ridge was eliminated from the state basketball tournament but not before leaving their mark.

The Farmers were overwhelmed

by Denver South 91-62 in the second round of the state basketball tournament Friday at South High School.

But two nights earlier No. 10 Wheat Ridge knocked off No. 7 Erie 60-53 at Erie High School.

The Farmers under .500 record didn’t matter on Wednesday as they upset a quality Erie team that had five more regular season wins than Wheat Ridge.

A fast start by the Farmers led by junior Jordan Jones fuelled Wheat Ridge who had three players hit double figures at Erie.

Jones led 16 points, four rebounds, four assists and four steals, and helped get his teammates into the flow of the game offensively.

Wheat Ridge trailed early in the game against Erie but closed out the fourth quarter by outscoring the Tigers

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Girls basketball Wheat Ridge’s well-under 6-foot point guard Nicco Young doesn’t stand much of a chance against South’s big men on Friday. Photo by Daniel Williams 18-13.

The Farmers used solid rebounding to keep extra possessions away from Erie and senior Stefan Hackethal provided the offense with 15 points and seven rebounds.

However, against South, Wheat Ridge lost the rebounding advantage due to the Rebels’ massive size inside.

And not only are the Rebels big, but they are one of the largest teams in the state.

Wheat Ridge actually led 14-12 after the first quarter but South then outscored the Farmers 30-12 in the second quarter, blowing the game wide open.

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used a variety of combinations of players to try and slow down South but their physicality and athleticism proved to be too much.

However, don’t feel too bad for the Farmers, because they will lose only two players to graduation.

And while one of those is Hackethal who is the Farmers’ leader, next season Wheat Ridge might have the good to compete with D’Evelyn and Golden for a league title.

The Farmers (11-14, 7-7 in 4A Jeffco) also wrapped up their season winning five of six games, while getting big production from what will be key players for them next season.

State Tournament Golden beat Kennedy 52-39 in the first round of the state tournament, but then lost to Glenwood Springs in the second round 48-44. The Demons were ahead of Glenwood Springs in the first half leading at halftime 25-23. Golden was held to just eight points in the third quarter and Glenwood took it from there. The Demons ended their 2013-2014 season.

WHEAT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Boys basketball State Tournament Wheat Ridge beat Erie in the first round of the state tournament 60-53, but then lost in the second round to Denver South 91-56. Against Denver South, Stefan Hackethal scored 17 points followed by 15 points from Vedin Kozic.

Nicco Young scored 11 points. Hackethal grabbed 10 rebounds.

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TAURUS (apr 20 to May 20) Devoting a lot of time to a current career move means having less time for those in your private life. But once you explain the circumstances, they should understand and be supportive.

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VIRGO (aug 23 to Sept 22) “Getting to Know You” should be the single Virgo’s theme song as you and that special person discover more about one another.

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LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) You might be upset at having your objectivity questioned in the handling of a dispute. But it would be wise to re-examine your feelings to make sure you’re being fair with both sides.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) a family dispute creates mixed feelings about how you hope it will be ultimately resolved. Best advice: Stay out of it and let the involved parties work it through by themselves.

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CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) a challenge to your authority can be upsetting, but your longtime supporters want you to defend your position so you can win over even your most adamant detractors.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Being unable to get involved in a friend’s problem calls for an honest approach. Provide explanations, not excuses. another friend might be able to offer support for your decision.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) You find yourself swimming in circles, looking for some way to get back on a straight course. But things get easier once you’re able to refocus your energies.

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dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com LAKEWOOD - The Lakewood Lady Tigers are so good they are lapping teams.

No. 2 Lakewood looked like a juggernaut in their 62-31 win over No. 7 Doherty in the second round of the state tournament Friday at Lakewood High School.

After sitting out the first round with a well-deserved bye the Tigers showed no rust on Friday night jumping out to a 3012 lead.

Doherty managed to slow down sophomore-sensation Mackenzie Forrest holding her to just four points.

But it didn’t matter because Lakewood’s senior leader Jessica Brooks wasn’t going to be denied.

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Doherty made one last desperation run that cut Lakewood’s lead down to 14 points in the third quarter. But the Tigers then buried Doherty with a 12-0 run.

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But the Tigers will now have to face No. 3 Highlands Ranch who is also coming off a bye and a big 91-53 victory over Cherokee Trail.

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4) In the 2012-13 college basketball season, Ben McLemore broke the Kansas freshman single-game scoring record with 36 points. Who had held the mark?

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5) Montreal (six appearances, six titles) and Boston (five appearances, two titles).

6) Carl Lewis.

7) Miller Barber won it three times (1982, ‘84-’85).

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Ralston Valley hockey repeat state champions Mustangs make Colorado high school history with perfect 23-0 season

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dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia.com DENVER - Back-to-back, jack!

The Ralston Valley Mustangs capped a perfect season by beating Monarch 4-1 to earn a second straight Colorado High School hockey state championship Saturday at the Denver Coliseum.

The Mustangs finished their season a perfect 23-0, dominating nearly every opponent they met along the way.

“Once we were around 15 wins we thought we had an opportunity to have a perfect season but that wasn’t our ultimate goal,” Ralston Valley coach Matt Schoepflin said.

“Our goal was to be state champions again.”

Greg Dyba and Lombardi each scored two goals and recorded a pair of assists. And the duo got three assists from line-mate Austin Resseguie.

The Mustangs’ top line of three of the top players in the

state all shined in their season’s final game.

In addition, Ralston Valley goaltenders Zack LaRocque was near perfect, stopping 18 of 19 Monarch shots, allowing only a single goal to Kyle Dima in the first period.

But that was after Dyba’s goal, which not only have the Mustangs an early 1-0 lead, but it set the tone for two additional first period goals that put Monarch in a tough position.

Monarch (19-2-2) was an exceptional team and they had a great season only losing twice.

And while you can call the Coyotes the second best team in the state, there is no doubt the Mustangs are Colorado’s best, beating Monarch for the second time this season (Ralston Valley beat Monarch 4-1 on Jan. 14).

“We didn’t want to leave anything out there, we knew we were the best and wanted to prove that,” Dyba said. “It feels really amazing right now.”

The Coyotes played hard for three full periods and did keep things interesting after a scoreless second period but Dyba’s empty net goal in the third period buried any hope Monarch had of a dramatic comeback.

“I hope our guys know how special this season really was. Not many teams can say they are undefeated champions,” Schoepflin said.

Ralston Valley beat Pueblo County, Bishop Machebeuf, Cherry Creek and Monarch in the state tournament en route to their championship.

Ralston Valley kept the net well covered allowing only one goal to the four it scored against Monarch. Photo by Daniel Williams

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