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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 147, Issue 27

Wood, Sharp honored

Golden teachers cited for their years of service

By Glenn Wallace

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Jenesis Lucero, of Denver, reacts as she slides down an incline Friday at The Splash at Fossil Trace, Jefferson County’s largest water park.

Splish splash PHOTOS BY T.J. THOMSON The Splash at Fossil Trace features tube slides, a leisure pool complete with play structure, small water slides, spray fountains, and a 500 gallon dump-bucket, as well as a beach-like sand area, a gentle spray fountain play and a lap pool with a diving board. The park, at 3151 Illinois St., is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. during the summer.

Lilly Black, of Golden, smiles while lounging in one of several pools Friday at The Splash at Fossil Trace, Jefferson County’s largest water park.

School budget health on upswing Board president takes conservative stance looking forward

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Jeffco students will spend more time in the classroom next year, and teachers’ salaries will be restored to 2010 levels under a new school district budget approved May 30.

With a 4-1 vote, the Jefferson County Board of Education passed the 2013-2014 budget, which benefited from last year’s voter-approved mill levy override, and an increase in state revenues that will translate to greater district funding.

The district’s shift in fortune is notable, considering that it wasn’t that long ago that it had planned on 2013-2014 expenditure reductions totaling $45 million — coupled with the loss of 600 jobs.

But the new budget still falls short of POSTAL ADDRESS

full-funding status.

“We’re not entirely out of the woods,” said Board President Lesley Dahlkemper “We’re behaving cautiously and conservatively as we move forward.”

Dahlkemper, Jill Fellman, Robin Johnson and Paula Noonan voted in favor.

The lone no vote came from Laura Boggs, who expressed concern afterward that the district would end up having to make more spending reductions down the road.

Boggs unsuccessfully tried to amend the budget to allow for the hiring of more teacher-librarians, the elimination of bus fees, and fees associated with advanced placement classes. And, Noonan sought to reduce student outdoor lab fees as “one small way to help (parents) out and their children out.”

However, the majority of the board’s members rejected those efforts.

Miller said that it “would be wonderful” for the district to be able do everything it wants, but that “this is not the ideal world right now.”

“If somebody can find a way to fund that, I’d love it,” she said.

Highlights of the new budget – which will operate from July 1 through June of next year – include fewer early release days for students, from nine last year to five for the coming school year.

This means that students will receive about six to eight hours of more classroom time, compared to last year.

School employees also benefit from the new budget.

Teachers will work four additional days next school year. And, after having experienced a three percent pay cut over the last few years, all Jeffco employees will see their pay restored to 2010 levels.

Also, employee furlough days will be eliminated from next year’s budget.

Jeffco will receive more money from the state than it has in recent budget cycles.

Thanks to improved revenues, the state, under the current School Finance Act, has legislated an overall increase in revenues to Budget continues on Page 19

Two Golden High School teachers were recently honored for fifty years and counting of service.

Dewain “Woody” Wood and Lowell Sharp are two names quite familiar to generations of GHS alumni, and in honor of their continued roles in improving the school experience, a parking lot roundabout and lane will now bear their names.

The new signs were unveiled at a reception gathering on May 21 in the school library.

“We’re here to celebrate two men who have been in Golden for many years and are really part of the fabric of who we are,” GHS Assistant Principal Todd Rago said.

Tammie Peters, Lowell Sharp’s daughter and an English teacher at GHS, said a few words about her father.

“He wanted to make this the best school possible for the teachers and students,” Peters said.

According to Peters, her father began teaching at the school in 1963, instructing in Social Studies and English. A former college debater, Sharp founded the school’s Forensics program.

Sharp has helped coach Golden’s speech teams to consistently strong showings, commonly ranking in the top 10 percent of teams in the nation. Retired from teaching in 2000, Sharp still helps coach the speech team, which competed in nationals again this year.

“He’s been so successful that he was inducted into the CHSAA Hall of Fame, as only one of two non-athletic coaches,” Peters said.

“Nobody will ever get as many trophies Honor continues on Page 19

Golden High School Teachers Dewain “Woody” Wood and Lowell Sharp may be retired, but they both have stayed active volunteers and program coaches at Golden High School. On graduation day 2013 the duo was honored for 50 years of service to the school. In their honor, portions of the school parking roundabout and lane have officially been named after them. Photo by Glenn Wallace

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What an interesting week it has been to watch how culture affects organizations.

And when I say “culture,” I am not talking about demographics and ethnicity and cosmetic factors such as those.

I am talking about how an organization communicates what matters to it and what is expected of the members of the organization.

For instance, you have the Colorado Avalanche hiring Joe Sakic to run the hockey operation, and his first act was to hire Patrick Roy to run the club from the bench.

Joe Sakic had many fine qualities as a hockey player, but the one I always admired most was his professionalism; Patrick Roy was an amazingly gifted goalie, but what I remember most about him was his intensity.

Well, that, and the fact that the two of them won two Stanley Cup titles together.

What sort of message do you think the organization is trying to communicate to their players and their fans?

I think we should expect a very different Avalanche team than we’ve seen the last few years.

The Denver Broncos have undergone a similar transformation in the last couple of years. First was the hiring of John Elway to run the football operations, which was quickly followed by the Peyton Manning signing and the Tim Tebow departure.

That was quite a statement from the organization, but, after a disappointing playoff loss last January, they needed to send another message. So they brought back Alex Gibbs to be an offensive line consultant.

Now, it’s possible that they needed more help on the offensive line, but they were pretty good there last year. I think Gibbs’ hiring is a lot more about culture — from all accounts, in the old days, he was the man who enforced the “mean” in the trenches, when the Broncos had unparalleled success with their blocking schemes.

And, at the same time that all that was happening in our sleepy little hamlet, you had the odd spectacle in Washington, D.C. of the news slowly trickling out that the

I.R.S. systematically targeted conservatives and conservative groups for “heightened scrutiny” over the past few years.

Even stranger, you had any number of pundits arguing that it was not a systemic issue while, every day, new groups from all over the country came out and said they were targeted, too.

Do I think somebody from high up the chain — even the White House — delivered an order for this to happen? No, I don’t. For one thing, career bureaucrats know better than to leave a trail that leads back to them by delivering a real order.

However, what I do believe is that I.R.S. agents in the field came, somehow, to believe that it would okay for them to do this. Somehow, the culture around the I.R.S. went from coldly professional to politically hostile. And culture comes from somewhere, usually from high up the chain.

If government in general, and the I.R.S. in particular, wants to regain its credibility, they would do well to take the example of a couple of Colorado sports teams and attend to their culture.

Clean house, and then bring in somebody with an impeccable reputation for ethics and competence.

Unless they can, y’know, find somebody from the glory days to turn things over to.

Are there any living members of Lincoln’s cabinet left?

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Schooling the competition Bell iSTEM SeaPerch teams goes to nationals

By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Four students from Bell Middle School’s iSTEM program recently competed at the national level in an underwater robotics competition held at Purdue University in Indiana.

The Bell Middle School program introduces seventh-graders to science, technology, engineering and math-related practical learning.

This year’s class helped set up and maintain a tilapia fish aquaponics system.

Four students — Zander Jones, Payton Douglass, Tyler Greenhalgh, and Natalie Capaul — tackled a different type of fish project however, called SeaPerch.

SeaPerch, named after two U.S. Navy submarines, in a Navy-supported project to teach students how to build and operate underwater remote-operated vehicles (ROV’s).

New teams are given a base kit to build their first robots, but innovation, and new designs are encouraged.

Each SeaPerch two-student team includes a spotter and a driv-

er, who can compete in two different events, and are also judged on their technical presentation of their ROV specifics.

In October both teams competed in the state competition, held in Colorado Springs.

Even while competing against some high school teams and several other STEM program schools that have had years of practice at the events, the Bell teams took first and third place.

Greenhalgh said finishing so high on their first try, even against some high school teams, was a cool experience.

“We finished, and other teams were struggling with their first hops still,” Greenhalgh said.

“I think it was because we practiced a lot.”

For the national competition, the four students traveled to Purdue University in Indiana, to try out their ROV skills in the university’s Olympic-sized swimming pool.

“I wasn’t expecting the pool to be that big, but it was really exciting,” Jones said.

The Bell team said they had some engine trouble in the national competition, but enjoyed the chance to compete, and meet with other teams.

Jones said he already had some ideas about how to alter the generic SeaPerch design to be more efficient for next year’s competition.

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Bell Middle School iSTEM students competed in the national SeaPerch underwater robot competition on May 18. From left, teacher Andrea Oreskovich, Natalie Capaul, teacher Brian Van Voorhees, Tyler Greenhalgh, Payton Douglass, Zander Jones, and teacher Shanna Shocklee. Photo courtesy of Bell Middle School

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Buyer Activity Slows Down Slightly — Except for Listings Over $600,000

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June 6, 2013

Passel of pot bills signed into law Regulations, tax measure tied to historic legalization vote

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews. com Gov. John Hickenlooper on May 28 signed several pieces of marijuana-related legislation into law, including those having to do with the regulation and proposed taxation of retail pot sales, which will soon become legal under Amendment 64.

The governor said at a Capitol bill-signing event

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that Colorado is “chartering new territory” when it comes to putting in place a regulatory model on a newly created industry that voters approved in November.

“The voters passed Amendment 64 by a clear majority,” said Hickenlooper, who opposed last fall’s ballot measure, which legalized recreational marijuana use and retail pot sales in the state. “That’s why we’re going to implement it as

effectively as we possibly can.”

Among the bills signed by the governor was House Bill 1317, which puts in place the regulatory framework retail pot shops must obey, when they are allowed to begin operations on Jan. 1.

In-state residents who are 21 and older will be able to purchase up to an ounce of marijuana at retail stores, per transaction, while outof-state visitors are limited to a quarter of an ounce.

Colorado residents can also grow their own pot and possess up to six marijuana plants.

Existing medical marijuana dispensaries will have a nine-month head start on

‘At the end of the day, this is probably the most important public safety legislation that has been signed into law this year.’

Mark Waller, House Minority Leader, R-Colorado Springs other businesses looking to enter into the retail pot arena.

Pot shops — which will not be able to sell food or drinks that do not contain marijuana — must sell the drug in child-resistant packages that denote potency.

The state Department of Revenue will regulate the

retail pot industry.

“When you are in uncharted territory, you need a North Star,” said Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver, a House Bill 1317 sponsor. “And the North Star we used was public safety and making sure we kept marijuana out of the hands of kids, cartels and criminals.”

The regulatory bill is also aimed at trying to appease the federal government, which has yet to respond to the pot legislation in Colorado. Marijuana use and sales are illegal under federal law.

Hickenlooper said he expects the feds will be “more specific” in how they respond to states like Colorado and Washington, where voters also recently approved recreational pot use, “relatively soon.”

Hickenlooper also signed House Bill 1318, which calls for the drug to be taxed at a 15 percent excise tax rate, and a 10 percent retail tax rate. That’s in addition to other state and local taxes.

Funds generated from the excise tax will go toward school construction.

Voters must approve the

new taxes in November.

Hickenlooper and other bill sponsors called on voters to support the tax measures, or run the risk of marijuana regulatory money being taken out of the state’s general fund.

“This is a plea to the people of Colorado to pass these taxes in the fall,” Pabon said.

Also becoming law on May 29 was House Bill 1325, which sets a standard by which it is illegal to get behind the wheel while under the influence of marijuana.

The bill limits drivers to five nanograms per millileter of blood for active THC, marijuana’s psychoactive ingredient. House Minority Leader Mark Waller, RColorado Springs, joked that his multiple attempts at trying to pass a drivingstoned standard in the last few years have set a “modern Major League record.”

However, he’s pleased that his efforts have finally become a realization.

“At the end of the day, this is probably the most important public safety legislation that has been signed into law this year,” Waller said.

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w School-finance ball is in voters’ court Lobato ruling means no quick rescue for funding

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com

Those who had hoped that the Colorado Supreme Court would come to the rescue of underfunded public schools now turn their attention to persuading taxpayers to provide more money for classrooms in school mber.districts across the state. r bill In a highly anticipated ruling, the court ers toon May 28 overturned a lower court’s deures,cision that declared that the state’s school uanafunding system — which plaintiffs said was beinginadequate and unfair — is unconstitugen-tional.

Now, the only immediate way that school thefunding will reach levels that are even on passpar with the rest of the nation — Colorado ” Pa-spends nearly $2,000 less per pupil than the national average — is if Colorado votw oners decide to foot the bill of about $1 billion 1325,annually that is tied to a major piece of legd byislation that overhauls the school-finance t be-formula. nder “It’s really our last best hope,” said Jefferana. son County Public Schools Superintendent rs to liletTHC, ctive inorr, R- In the name of water oked Maite Russell, a mpts sophomore student vingCompass Montessori e last mod- in Golden, works ord.” toward completion that of her work at the y be- Denver Chalk Festival

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Cindy Stevenson.

Jeffco schools was one of 67 plaintiffs in the high-profile Lobato case that the Colorado Supreme Court ruled on this week.

The case originated from a 2005 lawsuit that was named after a San Luis Valley family who alleged that Colorado was not living up to its constitutional mandate of providing a “thorough and uniform” system of funding for education.

Plaintiffs argued that the state’s funding system particularly affects poor students and that money is not equally allotted among school districts.

A state district court agreed with the plaintiffs in 2011. However, the state Supreme Court overturned that decision, ruling that school financing decisions should be left to lawmakers, and not for the courts to remedy.

“While the trial court’s detailed findings of fact demonstrate that the current public school financing system might not be ideal policy, this court’s task is not to determine `whether a better financing system could be devised,’ but rather to determine `whether the system passes Constitutional muster,’” wrote Justice Nancy Rice in the court’s majority opinion.

Gov. John Hickenlooper, a supporter of

the court’s decision, told reporters after the decision that the high court did not rule that schools are funded adequately, but that a civil action “was not the right way to increase that funding.”

Although Stevenson said she was disappointed with the court’s decision, she agrees with the governor’s assessment of the ruling.

“What it says that is that it needs to be determined through the people or the Legislature, and not for the court system to remedy,” she said.

“I don’t think either side is cheering about this.”

Republican lawmakers released statements in favor of the court’s ruling. Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman of Colorado Springs said the decision “affirms the constitutional authority of an elected legislative body to represent the people of this state.”

Rep. Carole Murray, R-Castle Rock, said that “a plaintiff victory would have drained the general fund and intruded on the General Assembly’s constitutional authority to appropriate taxpayer dollars.”

Colorado’s K-12 education system already consumes about 40 percent of the state’s general fund. Supporters of the decision said that, had the court sided with the

plaintiffs, it would have put a greater burden on the state.

Now, the focus turns to Senate Bill 213, which has been dubbed the Future School Finance Act. The legislation, which has been signed

by Gov. John Hickenlooper, would fund fullday kindergarten and provide more money for at-risk students and English learners.

The act also aims to fund school districts in a more equitable fashion.

State Republican lawmakers flatly objected to the bill this past legislative session, arguing that the act imposes a $1 billion tax increase on Coloradans without addressing true reform needs.

But bill supporters say there is now a greater sense of urgency for voters to pass the tax hike, on the heels of the Lobato decision.

“We’ll be in a deep, deep hole that we may never be able to get out of if we don’t get that ballot measure passed,” said Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster. “It’s very important.”

Although the Jeffco school board has yet to take a position on Senate Bill 213, count Stevenson as a supporter.

“I see it as our best hope, at this point, for increasing funding,” she said.

Chalk art PHOTOS BY MIKKEL KELLY Alex Goetz, a junior at Lakewood High School, touches up some lettering at the Denver Chalk Festival in Denver on Sunday.

Students from the school recreated the well-known work “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt. Student teams from around the state participated in the festival’s Youth Challenge division, spending two-days to create their pieces.

on Larimer Sqaure in Denver Sunday.

She said her work, based on one of her sketches, conveys the importance of water conservation not just for people but for animals. Student teams from around the state participated in the festival’s Youth Challenge division, spending two-days to create their works.

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A quarter century at Calvary Episcopal Path to Calvary

Wengrovius celebrates 25 years with church

By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Some things get better with time.

Rev. John Wengrovius says he believes that to be the case with Calvary Episcopal Church, where he preaches most Sundays.

The original chapel, the oldest continuously used Episcopal Church in the state, was established in 1867.

“The church has just sort of been marinated in prayer over the years,” Wengrovius says with a chuckle. “And you can feel it when you walk in there, it’s clear that it’s holy space.”

For the past 25 years, Wengrovius has been a key ingredient in many of those prayers. Under his watch, Calvary has undergone a major expansion, nearly tripling in size.

“The church was poised to grow,” Wengrovius says.

When the Vestry (governing council of the church) first interviewed Wengrovius, he said they made it clear that they hoped the next reverend of Calvary could help the church expand in both size and scope.

“A church for the community has always been part of Calvary’s DNA. We just felt there was room for us to grow in that role,” Wengrovius said.

There were growing pains, Wengrovius says. When he arrived in 1988, there was no other full-time church employee. Nowadays, Calvary has 11 staffers, and four clergy members.

He said his seminary training did not include much in the way of management training for running such a large church organization, leaving him to learn on the job, and seek out mentors for advice.

Rev. John Wengrovious stands at the altar of Calvary Episcopal Church in Golden, where he has served his congregation and the community for 25 years. Photo by Glenn Wallace Ask longtime community figures, like former Golden Mayor Marv Kay, and Wengrovius received a lot of credit for Calvary’s growth, and the many ways in which the church has helped the community over the years.

“Everything that has a community focus to it, John and his church have been represented and I think that starts with his leadership,” Kay said. “I’ve always felt that he’s an important part of the fabric of this community.”

Ask Wengrovius however, and he demurs. According to him, the church was a deeply integrated part of the community form the beginning, built on land donated

by William Loveland. Adolph and Louisa Coors donated the funds to paint the interior and buy the pews in the early 1900s.

“This has long been a church that could help host many community events, whenever appropriate,” Wengrovius said, giving examples of community food drives and funerals of public figures, even those who were not members of the Episcopal Church.

“We feel very honored to be able to do things like that,” Wengrovius said.

Wengrovius said that while part of his job is to be the “face man” for the church, much of the hard work of community engagement is actually done by another 25year veteran of the church, Pastor Bethany Thomas, who was ordained as a deacon in the church just a few months after he arrived.

“She really deserves most of the credit,” Wengrovius said.

Wengrovius was born and raised in Colorado Springs, and raised in the Episcopal Church. Still, it was not a straight line into the clergy.

“I went east to college, and finished in CSU. Started in physics, and eventually changed my major to German,” Wengrovius says with another laugh.

About to graduate, and no clue how to combine physics and German into any sort of rewarding career, Wengrovius said he had “a distinctive call to go into ministry.”

“I can’t quite say it was like hearing a voice, but it was about as close to that as possible, saying, ‘Be a priest’ and I never had any doubt after that.”

Wengrovius served as Curate (entry level clergy) at a small church in Lakewood, and had three years of teaching seminary in Malawi before being asked by the Calvary vestry to come to Golden. Wengrovius, with his wife and three young children, said the family saw the city as a terrific place to settle down.

“We feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude at being here at Calvary and Golden,” Wengrovius said.

That gratitude has only increased with time.

“There are people here, that for the last 25 years we’ve accompanied one another through life. I’ve now baptized the babies of babies I baptized here at Calvary,” Wengrovius said.

Asked about a particularly memorable moment in those 25 years, Wengrovius pauses for a while, then says that it is hard for him to isolate any one moment.

More than anything, it’s the tremendous privilege one feels being invited into people’s lives at important times: Times of joy, times of sadness, times of celebration, times of crisis.”

Golden Young Professionals use postal service to help those in need Staff report The Golden Young Professionals worked at the Lakewood post office during the 21st annual Stamp Out Hunger event on Saturday, May 11.

This national project is a collaborative effort between the Campbell Soup Company and the National Association of Letter Carriers to provide assistance to the increasing number of Americans who are fighting hunger.

Connected to the project by the Jefferson County Action Center, residents were asked to put out a bag of non-perishable

food items for their postal carrier to pick up.

The volunteers sorted and boxed the 9,927 pounds of food brought in throughout the afternoon.

“I’m very proud of this team, and the Golden Young Professionals, and how they are really giving back to the community today through the Stamp Out Hunger program,” said Brian VanKeuren, 2013 Chair of the Golden Young Professionals.

The Golden Young Professionals is a membership organization for those ages 21 to 40. Those who live or work in the Golden area and are interested in joining, contact Krista Braton at info@goldencochamber.org.

Golden news in a hurry Snack’n Wagon launches

The Golden Backpack Program, which provides food for children and their families during the school year, will officially expand to offer a mobile food pantry.

Named the Snack’N Wagon, the service will begin on July 1. The wagon will serve weekday lunches to any child 18 years or younger. he wagon will be making two stops a day: • Fox Hill Apartments, 17611 West 16th Ave., 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m.

• Mountainside Estates, 17190 Mt. Vernon Road, noon to 1 p.m.

The program is made possible through a partnership with the Food Bank of the Rockies, and the Federal Summer Food Service Program.

Three volunteers are needed at each location, every day. For more infor-

mation, or to volunteer, contact volunteer staff coordinator Judy Maxwell at judy.maxwell23@gmail. com

Fisher not running

Golden Ward 4 Councilor Bill Fisher announced via Twitter that he will not be running for re-election.

His term expires in January 2014.

“As a nurse and public health advocate, I look forward to continuing progress on health and other issues. As a parent, I look forward to seeing my kiddos on Thursdays. So ...

Thank you,” the statement read in part.

In the same statement, Fisher endorsed Laura Weinberg to take his place.

Weinberg’s campaign website is lauraforgolden. com.

Golden Music Fest

The Golden Music

Festival (formerly Summer Solstice Music Festival) is an annual tradition at Clear Creek History Park, featuring music, food, and fun.

This year, the festival has been extended over three days — June 14, 15, and 16. The festival is a fundraiser for Golden History Museums’ programming and exhibits.

The festival is held in the grassy natural hillside amphitheater at Clear Creek History Park, and will feature a variety of live bluegrass, folk, and Americana music, including the music of Russ Chapman, as well as hometown group Chris Thompson and the Coral Creek String Band.

Golden History Museums website www. goldenhistory.org includes more information and a link to purchase tickets, or call 303-278-3557.

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We have a lot of beer in Golden.

There’s a huge plant, you might have noticed it, called Coors that Colmakes quite a bit of it. opal We also have the Golden City Brewintoery, Blue Moon Brewing Company, The Cannonball Creek Brewing Company ed inand the AC Golden Brewing Company. ually Then there’s the guy who lives next rovi-door to me that makes some kind of concoction in his basement that he w tocarries around in a bucket. When it anycomes to beer, well … We’ve pretty saidmuch got that covered around here. inis- What if your taste runs to a different kind of spirit? Of course there have ng abeen distilleries making every kind of at asliquor all over the world for centuries. neverWe get them all, imported and domestic, at our local liquor stores. But until y lev-now, there really hasn’t been a local ood,distillery making something uniquely naryfrom Golden.

Cal- Well, my friends, wait until you hear rovi-this! There is a pretty cool new distilldren,ery opening in Golden this month and rrificthey will be making all kinds of great products with an entirely different grat-approach than most companies have den,”nowadays.

It’s called the Golden Moon Distillwithery-Maison De La Vie, Ltd..

The founder, Stephan Gould, is taking a bit of a step backwards to e last othercreate some new products in the way abiesdistillers did back in mid-to-late 1800s.

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distillation processes through history.

Some of these are quite rare, dating back to the 1500s.

Golden Moon-Maison De La Vie will be producing premium handcrafted herbal liquors and liqueurs utilizing herbs, spices and botanicals.

Right now they are using four antique stills from the early 1900’s in their pilot plant to make them. Most of the ingredients are grown locally too, so it’s going to have it’s own Golden flavor.

Ok, so what are they making?

First off, Golden Moon Gin. This sounds pretty good as it’s going to have juniper berries and wild grown mint in it’s list of ingredients.

Next is Redux Absinthe. This one took years of research and tasting and comparison of several rare vintage absinthes and the company promises that it’s paid off well and they have a unique new creation based on the methods used to make the Absinthes of the Belle Epoche era. No, I don’t know what that means. If you want to know what the Belle Epoche era was, you look it up.

Then there is the Golden Moon Grappa, which is a grape liqueur made

grape pomace from various Colorado wineries and Golden Moon Colorado Apple Jack, made from…Do I have to tell you what that’s made from?

Throw in things called Crème de Violette, Dry Curacao and Amer dit Pecon to round out the offerings, and you can have a pretty happy time just sampling them all.

Now, keep in mind that this is an artisan premium distillery that’s only using four antique stills to make this stuff, so it’s going to be produced in a very limited quantity. Luckily it’s made right here in Golden, so we get first crack at it. This is the kind of thing you might want to buy to impress those people who go on and on about their 30 year old Scotch or whatever.

You can get that stuff anywhere, but Absinthe from Golden? You’ve got to come to my house.

According to the Golden Chamber of Commerce website the Golden Moon Distillery-Maison De La Vie, ltd. will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony with a free open house on Saturday, June 18 featuring refreshments, sampling and tours from 4-6 p.m. They are located at 412 Violet Street in Golden.

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A smart direction on school safety Armed guards patrol banks, ballparks and airports. It is rarely argued they are out of place in those venues.

Schools are different. They are places of learning, places for children, our nation’s most precious resource. Years after Columbine, months after Sandy Hook, talk of placing armed security personnel in schools evokes a broad range of reactions.

If done wrong, such a move could be disruptive and create fear among students.

But if done right, there is little to lose and perhaps, lives to be saved.

We see a partnership in Douglas County between the school district and local law enforcement agencies as an example of a way to bolster security while allowing for an unfettered learning environment.

Beginning with the next school year in August, plainclothes officers from the sher-

our view iff’s office and three police departments will patrol the county’s public elementary and middle schools. At the high school level, armed resource officers have been a presence on campus for years.

A safety committee’s work on this new program began shortly after December’s mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut. It is a multifaceted plan that incorporates security measures beyond the presence of officers, including improved screening of visitors and enhanced use of technology.

But the move to place armed officers on campuses, announced May 30, is what has made headlines. That’s understandable. Creating a police state at our schools is not something anyone should want. To be clear, though, that’s not what is being planned in Douglas County.

The School Marshal Program will see deputies and police officers assigned to schools in nearby proximity, and the officers will be a daily presence at the schools.

The plan is to allow for greater ability to respond to an incident, as well as be a deterrent to those with ill intent.

“We’re not aware of any other program like this in the country,” said Elizabeth Fagen, superintendent of the Douglas County School District.

Strengthening community bonds is among the most laudable elements of the

program. Douglas County’s safety committee has representatives from law enforcement agencies, the school district and various community members.

Some may question whether the program will be worth its price tag — at least $500,000 on the part of the school district and an undisclosed amount absorbed by the law enforcement agencies. It’s a fair question, but we’re not prepared to set a dollar limit on children’s safety.

Douglas County is among the most affluent areas of the entire nation, and the program’s cost may make it prohibitive for many school districts and communities to fully implement. But the root ideas of a multi-pronged approach and community cooperation are worthy of serious consideration in Colorado and around the country.

Communicate not What has been your to be misunderstood most fun summer job? question of the week

We asked folks along Washington Street in Golden Friday to think about past summer jobs as they ate lunch and enjoyed a cool afternoon breeze.

“Creating awesomeness at Blackbox Case (where wooden cases for iPads and other products are made in Golden) being woodworkers.” Greg Hydle

“I got married at age 15, so I didn’t have summer jobs. My job has been raising my family and doing fun things like go to SeaWorld.” Rachel Cox

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As I writer, I’m always trying to make some point. Here in this column, for example. In writing for my clients. In public speaking.

The points I’m trying to make in my creative writing may be a bit more obscure, but nevertheless, there is communication going on. I want you to understand what I’m saying. Or rather, I want you to not misunderstand what I mean. There’s a difference.

Any kind of communication — written or otherwise — has a point to make or information to impart, whether it’s directions to the family picnic, or the number of miles to the gallon, or even something as simple as “sign here.”

When we have something to say or a point to make, we share this information — in our jobs, in our volunteer work, at school, and around the dinner table. We say what we mean and we mean it sincerely … most of the time, anyway. We merely want to be understood.

So why does this communication so often go awry?

In spoken communication, it’s easy to stumble over our words and say the wrong thing. But it’s also easier to correct these mistakes when we’re talking with someone else, face to face, over the phone, Skype, FaceTime, whatever.

Written communication, however, is quite different, because of both the time until the information reaches the recipient, and the distance between sender and receiver.

A letter (remember those?), a newspaper article, a blog post, a document, a form to fill out, or no-tools-needed assembly instructions leave little room for getting questions answered.

Even our instant communication — email, texting —is harder to correct once we’ve hit “send.”

What makes the difference between understanding and misunderstanding is usually explaining why you have said, or written, what you did.

Here’s an example from some of the

plain language work I do, an application for assistance that used to say: “Failure to report or verify an expense will be seen as a statement by your household that you do not want to receive a deduction for the unreported and/or unverified expense.”

Whaaat? What does that mean? Why would we not report what we’re asking for?

So, how about this instead: “Please be sure to enter all of your expenses so that you can qualify for the full amount of reimbursement.”

Okay, we know what we need to do — instead of what not to do — and why we need to do it. These instructions are not only easier to understand, but less likely to be misunderstood. That’s makes the difference.

I’m thinking back now to a lengthy exchange of multiple emails last week that resulted from a misunderstanding among eight people replying to “all” instead of just asking me “why” or “what do you mean?”

If I had taken a few more seconds up front to explain the “why,” I might have been understood the first time and saved time explaining what I meant to say in the first place.

To be understood is what most of us want. And now it’s even more important to not be misunderstood.

And that will make all the difference.

Andrea Doray is a writer, speaker, and language watcher who embraces the 1960s song lyrics, “Please don’t let me be misunderstood.” Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

Letters to the editor riding the roads Recently Alicia Caldwell (a bicyclist herself) had a column in the Denver Post titled “Stop signs are for you, too, bicyclists.”

It is wonderful to see all the bicyclists getting their exercise and enjoying the great outdoors, but they need to follow all the ‘rules of the road.’

I recently completed an AARP Driver Safety course where the instructor told us to watch out for ‘youngsters’ on bicycles as they do not yet know the ‘rules of the road’.

My reaction was that many “adult” bicyclists don’t seem to know the “rules of the road” either.

All motorists and motorcyclists need to know them and pass a test in order to get a

license to drive on the roads.

I feel all bicyclists, young and old, should be required to do the same, and then be required to purchase a license plate to display on their bikes.

Then, as they are seen riding four abreast, ignoring stop signs, speeding and ignoring other road rules, their license plate numbers could be reported.

If they use the roads they should also pay to use them. They should be ticketed and fined just as others are for not following the ‘rules.’

Then we would all be safer on our roads.

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Jeffco schools, students get boost in budget

The voters of Jefferson County knew it was time to step up for the future of students when they gave a mit- resounding “yes” to ballot meace- sures 3A and 3B last November.

Voters’ generosity ensured that Jeffco Schools would not have to o- make $45 million in reductions ast during the 2013-14 school year.

These reductions would have ict by resulted in the loss of 600 jobs and the elimination of important pror a grams for our students.

The 2013-14 budget approved last week by the Jeffco Board of the Education keeps our promises to voters, reflects the funding priorii- ties of our community and demeas onstrates our focus on student achievement.

Here is what our students will ous the keep and gain next year: • All students will have two more days in school, thanks to the elimination of furlough days.

• K-8 students will be in school several more hours because there are four fewer early release days.

• Class sizes will be maintained – not increased.

• Elementary students will con-

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tinue to have instrumental music classes.

• Sixth-grade students still will be able to attend Outdoor Lab. • Schools will not see a reduction in teacher-librarians.

The board also restored salaries to 2010 levels for all Jeffco Schools employees. Employees sacrificed 3 percent of their pay during tough economic times. Additional funds from the state will cover these costs and the move results in increased days in school for students and more professional development for teachers and principals. Staff will continue to absorb the increasing cost of health care, which has tripled over the last 10 years.

Because we can’t predict the future, the 2013-14 budget will put

Storm chasers lost in Oklahoma tornado

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Famous storm chasers Tim Samaras, his son Paul, n and Carl Young all died doto ing what they loved.

The Samaras lived in n as Bennett, Colo., and Young u the lived in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., .”

The trio were killed by a y for? tornado that struck El Reno, be Okla., on May 31.

The three men were at eim- among 13 whose deaths were attributed to the — storms that devastated parts of Oklahoma. e Tim Samaras, 55, Paul ot ly Samarus, 24 and Young, 45, were chasing a severe, multi-vortex tornado that was headed toward Oklathat homa City when it sharply ong changed direction. just Tim was the founder of n?” the tornado research project Twistex, based in Lakep wood. e “This is a devastating ed the

loss to the meteorological, research, and storm chasing communities,” said Tony Laubach of Twistex in a statement on June 1.

“I ask that you keep the families in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. There is some comfort in knowing these men passed on doing what they loved.”

Tim was a pioneer in research on measuring the environment inside a tornado. Both Tim and Paul were subjects of the Discovery Channel series “Storm Chasers” and frequent contributors to The Weather Channel.

The Weather Channel released a statement about the loss on In a statement released June 2, The Weather Channel, stated, “Many of us were fortunate to have worked with them and have great admiration for their work. They went in the field focused on collecting data to enable meteorologists to further the science.”

$9.5 million in our rainy day fund to help us weather any monetary storms ahead. Not only is it required by law, it is fiscally sound decision-making.

After all, it was the district’s rainy day fund – as well as employee salary reductions – that helped us prevent deeper cuts to classrooms. It’s time to slowly rebuild those reserves.

As the board took its final vote on the budget, motions were offered to increase the number of librarians in schools, reduce costs for Outdoor Lab and decrease bus fees. It was suggested that the money to pay for these additional costs would come from reserves.

As the economy improves, I’m hopeful we will be able to address these issues and others in the future; they’re sound recommendations.

But now is not the right time to take on those additional expenses, and they are not true to the commitment we made to voters when they passed 3A and 3B. The state has cut $1 billion from public education.

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Even with the passage of 3A, which provides $39 million in funding, Jeffco Schools is below 2009-10 spending levels. It’s important to underscore that 3A does not include new programs – it only maintains what we have now and helps prevent further budget cuts next year. We are grateful to Jeffco voters for their support of 3A and 3B. The budget approved by the board on a 4-1 vote maintains the overall financial health of the district by balancing the learning needs of all 85,000 students and has been vetted over a long period of time with our community.

It’s impressive that more than 3,000 people took part in the budget development process, which began with our Citizens’ Budget Academy two years ago and ended with public hearings this month.

Thanks to good financial stewardship, our students, staff and community have a strong, solid budget that saves valuable programs and people, and invests dollars where they matter most – on student achievement.

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Pointers for young women starting out W

hile the job market appears to be col on the mend, recent college graduates know they need to go the extra mile in order to get a foot in the door of their desired profession.

And according to a Legal Momentum analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau, young women with college degrees may face an even more difficult battle than their male counterparts. dis The earnings disparity between men and qualifica women of similar qualifications has long been known and can be traced to a host of factors (for example, men tend lucra to earn degrees in more lucrative fields than women), but women are also facing lower employment rates than men, despite holding an advantage in educational attainment. In

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available for a fast paced Independent Insurance Agency located in Castle Rock. Insurance license preferred but not required.

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To place a 25-word COSCAN network ad in 82 Colorado newspapers for only $250, contact your local newspaper or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117.

AUCTION

HELP WANTED - SALES

Bankruptcy Auction Case#1138054-EEB 6/18/13 Operating RV Resort Loveland, Colorado. 158 Spaces w/Amenities; Just off I-25.

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WANTED: LIFE AGENTS; Earn $500 a Day; Great Agent Benefits; Commissions Paid Daily; Liberal Underwriting; Leads, Leads, Leads LIFE INSURANCE, LICENCE REQUIRED. Call 1-888-713-6020

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you become to prospective employers.

Don’t be afraid to take an internship after graduation.

Many young people think internships are only valuable while they are in college. But an internship after you have graduated can be just as valuable, especially in an ultracompetitive job market like the one today’s graduates have found themselves in. Even if the internship won’t earn you a dime, it’s a chance to get your foot in the door and gain experience. Many companies are more inclined to consider past or current interns for full-time entry level positions than they are outside candidates. Don’t be afraid to expand your job search to internships even if you already earned a college degree. Such opportunities might just prove your best chance to get your foot in the door.

Volunteer. Volunteering is a great way to give back, avoid the stir craziness that can accompany unemployment and

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analyzing data on women between the ages of 21 and 30, Legal Momentum found that 30 percent had a bachelor’s degree, while just 23 percent of men in the same age bracket had a bachelor’s degree.

Young women aware of such figures should rightfully be concerned. While there may be little recent female college graduates can do to address those concerns, there are steps they can take to improve their chances of landing a job in their chosen fields.

Get experience. Any experience in your chosen field, regardless of how small your role might be, is potentially valuable experience. A willingness to tackle any task and get a better grasp of the industry will stand out to a prospective employer, especially if you are currently working as an intern with no promise of a full-time position come the end of your internship. The more you can learn about the industry you hope to work in, the more attractive

I F YO U U S E D T H E M I R E N A I U D between 2001-present and suffered perforation or embedment in the uterus requiring surgical removal or had a child born with bir th defects you may be entitled to compensation. Call Johnson Law and speak with female staff members 1-800-535-5727 HELP WANTED 25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to drive for Swift Transpor tation at US Truck.

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Help Wanted FACILITY MAINTENANCE

Duties: Bldg maintenance, snow removal & landscape projects.

Min 3 yrs exp general facilities maint & operation of light-to-heavy motorized equipment.

Must have or be able to obtain a CO Class A CDL with hazmat. $18.41 to $21.17/hr DOQ. Excellent paid benefits. Add’l info pwsd.org.

Fax 303.841.8992 or email districtjobs@pwsd.org

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Sur veyed, utilities, low bank financing. Owner must sell! Call anytime 866-696-5263 SYNC2 MEDIA CLASSIFIED ADS Buy a state wide 25- word C O S C A N c lassified line ad in newspaper s across Colorado for just $250 per week.

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put something positive on your resume rather than a big gap.

In addition, volunteering can be a great opportunity to meet people and do some networking. A fellow volunteer might work in your field or know someone who does, and this person or persons can prove an invaluable resource for a young person just starting out.

Stay focused. A job hunt can be exhausting, and it’s easy for a young unemployed person to grow disillusioned about a process that seems to rely so heavily on randomness. But studies show that young women are already facing an uphill battle when looking for a job, and losing focus or allowing yourself to be discouraged will only make that hill more steep.

If you are truly passionate about your field of study and devoted to finding a job within that field, then your chance will come if you remain patient and continue to focus on your job hunt. ■ Metro Creative Services

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The City of Black Hawk has an opening for an To place a 25-word COSCAN network ad in 82 Colorado unskilled or semi–skilled position involving newspapers for only $250, contact your local newspaper horticulture work with specific responsibility or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117. for the care and maintenance of flowers, trees, and shrub beds at City’s properties and street HELP WANTED - SALES AUCTION lights. Main emphasis will be on maintenance of annual floral displays along with other landscape WANTED: LIFE AGENTS; Earn $500 a Day; Bankruptcy Auction Case#11-38054-EEB maintenance duties.

Position reports to Street 6/18/13 Operating RV Resort Loveland, Colorado. Great Agent Benefits; Commissions Paid Daily; Superintendent.

Must Just be off at I-25. leastSelling 18 toyearsLiberal of Underwriting; Leads, Leads, Leads 158 Spaces w/Amenities; age. Requiresthehigh L I F E I N S U R A N C E , L I C E N C E REQUIRED. Highestschool Bidder! diploma or GED; valid Colorado Class C driver’s license withCalla 1-888-713-6020 www.LovelandRVResortAuction.com 877-765-3786 safe driving record; experience in greenhouse and/or landscape maintenance preferred, any HEALTH/BEAUTY LOTS & ACREAGE combination of education, training and experience considered.

Scheduled work term:2001 Summer So Colorad o Liquidation Sale! 60 IF YOU USED THE MIRENA IUD between 2013.

Hours: M-W-F 8:00 AMperforation – 5:00 PM. orWages: a c r e s - o n l y $ 3 9 , 9 0 0 Rocky Mtn views.

- present and suffered embedment in the uterus requiring Sur veyed, utilities, low bank financing. Owner $10.00 – $14.00/hour DOQ/E. The surgical City of Black removal or had a child born physical with bir thexams, must sell! Call anytime 866-696-5263 Hawk conducts pre-employment you may be entitled to compensation. drugdefects testing, skills testing and background Call Johnson Law and speak with female staff investigations as a condition of employment. To SYNC2 MEDIA CLASSIFIED ADS members 1-800-535-5727 apply, please submit a completed City Application HELP WANTED to: Employee Services, City of Black Hawk, P.O. Buy a statewide 25-word COSCAN Box 68, Black Hawk, CO 80422 or Fax to 30325 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! c lassified line ad in ne wspa per s acr oss 582-0848 or hand deliver to City Hall, 201 Selak Learn to drive for Swift Transpor tation at Color ado for just $250 per week.

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Constructors, Inc. is seeking Formwork Carpenters & Laborers, Concrete Finishers, Pipefitters, and Millwrights (process equipment installations) for large wastewater project located in Denver area.

Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8-5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325.

WSCI is an EEO Employer.

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in Castle Rock experiencing rapid growth has immediate openings for the following positions: Cook, Caregiver and qualified QMAPs. Apply in person 1855 Low Meadow Blvd. Castle Rock, CO 80109 or call for more information 303-681-3752

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now has immediate openings for the following positions: Drivers Class A&Bexperience required Construction Supervisor Equipment operators Lab Technician Our company is an EEO employer and offers competitive pay and benefits package. Please apply in person at 14802 W. 44th Avenue Golden, CO 80403 Retired?

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Good fit for retired.

Please call Kelley Trucking Inc. Dave Hayner 303-279-4150

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quartered, halves and whole

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Can deliver 720-434-1322 schmidtfamilyfarms.com

Feed, Seed, Grain, Hay Horse hay for sale

$12.00 65 lb bales Brome Orchard 303-618-9744

Wanted Wanted to rent; quiet space w/hookups for 36' RV. We're quiet, have references and no pets.

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GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Garage Sales 2 Family Garage Sale 12674 W 77th Dr Arvada 12897 W 78th Circle Arvada Fri/Sat June 7th & 8th 8-4 antique glass ware, beautiful home decor, tools, sm furniture GREAT STUFF! 9435 Sandhill Pl. Highlands Ranch Fri & Sat June 7th & 8th 8am-3pm great men XL wardrobe/access, brighton belts & purses, twin bed/bunk beds, Pop-a-shot, sporting equip, bike, rzr pocket rocket Cash or Credit Card Arvada

Maplewood Estates Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale Friday & Saturday June 7th & 8th 8:00am 60-75 Families Lots of Great Stuff!

Tons of Fun!

Follow the Signs From W. 64th or W. 72nd Ave. Between Kipling & Simms in West Arvada Sponsored by

DON & ROBYN SIKKEMA RALSTON VALLEY REAL ESTATE 303-200-4657

100+ SALES!

HUGE Multiple Community Garage Sale!

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Medical

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Castle Rock - Plum Creek, Compass Circle, Newport Circle, Mt. Royal. Antiques, Vintage, Collectibles, Childrens Things, Furniture, Exercise Equip., Electronics, Tools, and much more! Friday June 7th & Saturday June 8th, 9am-2pm

Garage Sale Saturday June 8th 7-3 5721 W. 111th Pl Westminster 80020 massage table, wedding gown, mirrored closet doors, closet shelf organizer, clothes, household and kitchen items, misc

Yard Sale Fri June 7th 8:30-4:00 Sat June 8th 9-3 208 Cedar Ave, Castle Rock electronics, cedar chest, comforter sets, tools, toboggan, car ramps TO MUCH TO LIST!

Exel Stairlift

Giant Tool Sale

Estate Sales

Miscellaneous

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE WYNDHAM PARK 64TH AND WYNDHAM PARK DR JUNE 7TH AND JUNE 8TH 8AM - 2PM

Community Sale

June 8th 9am-5pm Thornton - Heritage and Crossings 3281 East 103rd Place #1410 Featuring Artist Doll Collection Porcelain, Vinyl & Felt all limited edition over 200 dolls.

If rain June 15th Cash only

Community Wide Garage Sale

Turtle Creek HOA Corner of Hilltop & Pine Drive in Parker 156 homes Saturday June 8th 8am-3 Empty Nester Cleaning House!

Fri & Sat June 7th & 8th 8am-3pm 6427 Newcombe St # A, Arvada Variety of household items

Neighborhood Sale 72nd place, just off 72nd and Carr.

June 7th and 8th 8am-1pm

1143 East Phipps Ct.

Highlands Ranch Saturday June 8th 9am-1pm Leather & Fabric Sofas & Chairs, Sofa Sleeper, Beds, Bedding, Lamps, Water Ski Vests, Snow Skis, Kitchen, 16 piece ceramic white dish set, Bath Decor, Household & Much More

Monster Garage sale,

tools, fabulous antiques, furn, decorator, old and new, electronics, toys, books,fishing gear, sports memorabilia, recliner couch all priced to sell June 7-9 8am 6060 W. 82nd Place Arvada GARAGE SALE! 815 Eaglestone Dr. Castle Rock Sat. June 8 & Sun. June 9, 8am -2pm Household, Teenage girls clothing name brand ages 12 - 17 Toys, electronics, Misc.

Garage Sale June 7,8,9 Fri-Sun 9am-4:00pm anitiques, Koker barber chair, Southbend cook stove, tools, slot machine, quilting supplies and crafts, lots of material 980 Dudley St Lakewood

Community Garage Sale

8201 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton (Santa Fe & C470) Friday & Saturday June 7th & 8th 8am-4pm Power Tools, Fishing Gear, Furniture, Appliances, Household Items, Exercise Equipment, much more!

Gigantic Garage Sale in the Pradera Golf Community Subdivision Fri, June 7th & Sat, June 8th Numerous homeowners in the Pradera community will be participating in this event.

Major cross streets in Pradera are Bayou Gulch and Raintree Circle, Parker Call Dotson Skaggs, Kentwood Company, 303-909-9350 for more information.

Huge 5 family Sale Furniture, books, clothes lots of miscellaneous 13474 West 65th Drive, Arvada (near 64th and Defrane) Fri. & Sat. June 7th & 8th 8am-4pm.

Huge assortment of antiques horse drawn farm equip. and collectables, yard art, lots of antique glassware, tools.

Everything imaginable!

June 6,7,8,9 Thurs-Sun 8:00AM 10824 E Black Forest Dr Parker 80138

Huge Fund Raiser

Lakewood Sister Cities Exchange Program Multifamily Sale Saturday June 8th 8am-3pm 3130 Youngfield Street at Maple Grove Grange, Wheat Ridge Everything you need + Food & Drinks June 8th 7712 Webster Way, Arvada 8am-3pm Books, bicycle, puzzles, wading and much more!

Large Sale Fri & Sat, June 7th,8th 8am-4pm Sunday June 9th 8am-1pm home and garden furniture, constructions tools and misc, 10335 Glennon Dr Lakewood

Moving Sale

Friday June 7th Saturday June 8th 8am-4pm 2272 Eileen Way, Parker 80138 (Elbert County) Everything Priced To Sell Moving Sale Sat -June 8 9am-1pm T.V., dining table, childrens furniture, bedroom furniture Everthing Must Go! 10947 Melody Drive, Northglenn

Multi-Family Mid-Lakewood

Neighborhood Garage Sale.

Fri-Sat June 7-8 from 8am-4pm.

Boundaries are N. of Alameda, E. of Garrison, W. of Wadsworth and S. of 6th Ave.

Thornton: 128th Ave & Colorado Blvd 6/7 to 6/8 ~ 8-5pm

Sponsored by Shelli Dore, REALTOR® 303-931-9944

200 feet East of Oak Street on 70th Place in Arvada June 7th & 8th 9am-5pm Power Drills, Sanders, Drill Bits, Hammers Its Big Bits, Routers,Unusual Items for Woodworking

LOCAL ADS, COUPONS, SPECIAL OFFERS & MORE ShopLocalColorado.com

Terra Lago Community Garage Sale June 7th & 8th 8am-3pm.

3804 E. 127th Way, Thornton.

128th & 1 block west of Colorado Blvd.

The Pinery Community Wide Garage Sale Friday June 7th & Saturday June 8th 9am-3pm.

Maps at entry (Highway 83 at North Pinery Pkwy & South Pinery Pkwy) Parker

Huge Estate Sale

Very Quality Items Friday-Saturday June 14th-16th Chenango Sub Division Watch for Details next week golightlyauctions.com for more details & pictures

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Small and small-medium size pet carriers. $25. 303 688-9171

Sporting goods Coleman Tailgate, fold able gas grill. Clean Bright red $200 new best offer accepted (303)979-9534 Olhausen Oak Pool Table, includes stand with cues, two sets of balls, $600 Call 937-321-3809

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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Painting

Painting DEEDON'S PAINTING

Long lasting Specialty Services interior & exterior Over 40 yrs. experience References and guarantee available.

Call Frank

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JACK BISHOP Owner Operator

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Call Ray for free estimates • Licensed & Insured 20 years in business in Metro area

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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Tree Service

Tree Service

Majestic Tree Service

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THURSDAY/JUNE 6; FRIDAY/JUNE 7

MARKETING SERIES Business Education Series Training, a

partnership of Jefferson County municipal and non-profit business specialists, presents its marketing for business series.

SCHEDULE IS: • THURSDAY, June 6, 9-11 a.m.: LinkedIn Marketing Tips for Small Business, Location TBD. Speaker is Kim Mears, Mears Interactive.

• FRIDAY, June 7, 9-10:30 a.m.: Facebook 101 at the Jefferson County Business Resource Center, 1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg 19, Golden. Class limit is 12; guest speaker is Sharon Trilk, 285Bound.com.

• FRIDAY, June 14, 9-10:30 a.m.: Facebook 102 at the Jef-

ferson County Business Resource Center, 1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg.

19, Golden. Class limit is 12; guest speaker is Sharon Trilk, 285Bound.com.

• WEDNESDAY, July 10, 9-10:30 a.m.: Twitter-Best Practices

for Business Use at the Jefferson County Business Resource Center, 1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg. 19, Golden. Class limit is 12; guest speaker is Sharon Trilk, 285Bound.com.

• WEDNESDAY, July 17, 9-10 a.m.: How to manage Your

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

at the Jefferson County Business Resource Center, 1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg. 19, Golden. Guest speaker is Stella Peterson, Stella PR + Marketing.

VISIT WWW.JEFFCOBRC.ORG for information on costs and

registration.

THURSDAY/JUNE 6 CONCERT LEGENDARY poet, author and singer Jonny Barber will perform a one-night-only concert Thursday, June 6, at Mt. Vernon Country Club to benefit Historic Preservations Inc and The Berchert Ranch Animal Rescue. Local area merchants also will put on a silent auction. The concert is part of a dinner and show package produced by Mt. Vernon Country Club. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and show at 8. Show-only tickets are also available. Reservations can be made by calling 303-526-0616.

FRIDAY/JUNE 7 THEATER SHOW The Edge Theatre presents “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” opening Friday, June 7 at its new space at 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. For tickets and information, go to www.theedgetheater.com.

FRIDAY/JUNE 7 TURQUOISE JEWELRY Artist Randy Christensen will lecture

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Good impressions The school year is wrapping up, graduations and summer vacations, “no more teachers, no more books ...” And now there will be some new candidates for the school board out introducing themselves.

I recently met a pleasant, thoughtful man named Jeff Lamontagne who is one of the candidates. His wife is a teacher and his two kids are students in Jeffco Schools.

Jeff seems to understand the good and the not quite good enough yet in our public schools, and we had a good chat.

Remember how “works well with others” was a key grade on your report card?

Jeff struck me as that kind of guy. First, he listened to what I had to say. Next, he offered some good suggestions.

His focus, like mine, was on what we can all do better to help our Jeffco kids get a better education. They are our future, they deserve to be well prepared, and they sure don’t need closed-minded adults dictating their own personal philosophies to them.

Jeff is out walking neighborhoods, knocking on doors, introducing himself.

I think it’s worth a few minutes to have a conversation with him.

Jim Engelking Golden

Support for Lamontagne I am writing to ask everyone to vote for Jeff Lamontagne for Jeffco School Board this November. He is an effective leader who represents a moderate, balanced perspective for Jeffco students.

You may know Jeff as the co-founder of the Second Wind Fund, a teen suicide prevention program that was started in 2002.

Jeff has also served on the Jefferson Foundation Board.

I have known Jeff for many years, and have found him to be a very honest, sincere, and hard-working individual. I know that he will be an asset to the Jeffco School Board.

Jeff, who is a parent of two Jeffco students, supports well-funded schools that always strive to improve.

He also understands the importance of

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There is some additional information related to the article on state funding for the beltway.

The initial plans made by the CDOT NW Corridor Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Study were for a four-lane freeway from the end of the NW Parkway toll road to C-470 and I-70 in Golden.

When it became obvious that the more than $1 billion to build the project would not be available for the foreseeable future, CDOT directed the contractors to redesign the highway as a tolled highway.

That meant that SH-93 through Golden would be six lanes (the existing two free lanes plus four new tolled lanes), and U.S.. Highway 6 would become eight lanes (the existing four free lanes plus four new tolled lanes).

Both the freeway plan and the tolled plan included shifting SH-93 to the west, per the Muller Engineering Design that Golden had done in 2003.

The plan being considered by CDOT for approval includes the same speed limits and sound mitigation construction as is in the original 2003 plan.

The major change in the latest plan is that the two new lanes on SH-93 will be tolled in order to help pay for the project.

As there can be no traffic lights on tolled highways, the intersection of Washington and SH-93 will be built as a gradeseparated interchange.

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Reverend Julie Armour Home of the Daily Word

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on Villa Grove Turquoise and mining in Colorado during Golden’s first Friday and block party from 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 7. Check out jewelry on www.spiritsinthewindgallery. com. The gallery is at 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-279-1192.

FRIDAY/JUNE 7 BREAKFAST MEETING Wilmore-Richter American Legion Post 161 will have a roundtable issues breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. Friday, June 7, at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Guest speaker is Pam Anderson, Jefferson County clerk. Breakfast will be served at 6:45 a.m. and the presentation starts at 7. Contact the American Legion at 303-424-0324 or alp161@hotmail.com.

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all schools for the first time since the 2009-2010 school year, according to budget documents.

With that funding, the district will see its per-pupil funding reach $6,540, an increase over recent budgets.

The total planned funding amount that the district has budgeted for the coming fiscal year is still about $48 million short of what was budgeted in the 2009-2010, according to budget

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The new budget includes funds collected from the $39 million mill levy override that voters approved last year. But that money will not equate to the creation of new programs or restoration of old cuts.

Most of the funds from the override will go toward filling a $45 million budget gap that would have existed, had taxpayers not stepped in last year.

The district, which is made up of about 86,000 students and makes up 10 percent of the state’s school funding, has lost more than $78 million from its general funding operating expenditure budget over the last four

years.

Superintendent Cindy Stevenson said before the meeting that the district still has funding problems, but that she is pleased with many aspects of the budget.

“We’re holding steady,” she said.

The budget does not take into account assumed bumps in revenue from Senate Bill 213, the Future School Finance Act. The bill, which overhauls the state’s school funding system, was recently signed by Gov. John Hickenlooper.

However, voters must approve the tax increases associated with the bill before it takes effect.

Wood said he was offered the job at GHS over the phone, sight unseen.

There he taught woodshop and social studies.

Wood said he still remembers the moment he first stepped into the break room to meet the rest of the faculty.

“I’ve never met so many professional people who were interested in kids,” Wood said.

Along with fellow teacher Bob Arnold, Wood began Junior Rafting Program, and later the Senior Seminar Program. Reid said he estimates over 1,000 students have had their high

school experience enriched through the programs Wood founded, and continues to support through volunteer efforts to this day.

Wood said it was a series of helpful principals that had created an atmosphere for teachers like himself and Sharp to thrive and add to the school’s culture. He said in his case, it was finding administrators willing to see the value of experiential learning beyond the experimental learning found in the classroom.

“And now, we’re working on third generation kids in senior seminar,” Wood said.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY/JUNE 7-8 THEATER SHOW Colorado ACTS presents a community musical production of “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” at 7 p.m. May 30-31 and June 7-8 at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-456-6772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/JUNE 7-9 FATHER’S DAY events Arvada Estates, an independent retirement community, plans events to celebrate fathers during June. Each event is free and open to the public.

Arvada Estates is at 7175 Kipling St., Arvada. Visit www.arvadaestates.com. Events include Father’s Day game night at 7 p.m. Friday, June 7; classic car show at 11 a.m.

Saturday, June 8; and Father’s Day barbecue at noon Sunday, June 9. To RSVP, or to learn more, call 303-412-5480.

COMING SOON/JUNE 7-30 THEATER SHOW The Edge Theatre Company presents “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” from June 7 through June 30 at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets available by calling 303-232-0363 or going online to www.theedgetheater.com.

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for kids as Lowell Sharp,” Wood said of his longtime colleague.

Another current GHS teacher, Chad Reid, told the audience a bit more about Wood and his career.

“When I think of Duane Wood, I think of what it means to be a model citizen of the community and this school,” Reid said. “Thank you, from an awful lot of people.”

COMING SOON/JUNE 8 GARDEN TOUR The Conflict Center’s plans its 13th annual Enchanted Gardens Tour of Northwest Denver from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Attendees may visit more than 20 private, public and community gardens grouped in four neighborhood clusters. In addition, ticket holders will be able to view the lush gardens of the storied Highland’s Garden Café. All proceeds benefit The Conflict Center, a 26-year-old local non-profit agency that promotes and teaches non-violent conflict management.

Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the tour at The Conflict Center, 4140 Tejon St. Advance sales also are available at http://conflictcenter.org/events-test/garden-tour/.

COMEDY NIGHT The inaugural comedy night at Lake Arbor features headliner Steve Gastineau at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Lake Arbor Golf Course in Arvada. Named one of the funniest comedians in Denver by 9News, Gastineau tours nationwide and is a local favorite. Joining him will be Ron Ferguson and hosting the show will be nationally touring headliner Bob Meddles. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com; keyword “Lake Arbor.”

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Ruth Steiner (Billie McBride) left, and Lisa Morrison (Devon James), a former teacher-student pair, must deal with ethical questions that writing creates in “Collected Stories.”

The student becomes the master ‘Collected Works’ examines aging, creative process

By Clarke Reader

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iners Alley Playhouse’s latest production, “Collected Stories”

by Donald Margulies, takes an in-depth look at what happens when the teacher-student relationship faces the challenges of friendship, age and betrayal.

“Collected Stories” will run at the theater, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, from June 7 through July 5. Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. on Sundays.

“The show is about learning and watching the younger people take over,” said Billie McBride, who plays Ruth Steiner, a teacher and short story writer. “Time is also a big part of it — there’s the idea of what is being passed on to the next generation.”

The play focuses on Steiner and her student Lisa Morrison (Devon James), and takes place over the course of six years as Morrison evolves from a freshfaced student to a respected writer.

During that time Morrison writes a successful novel based on Steiner’s affair with a famous poet, and both characters must take a look at whether or not its acceptable to use a person’s life experiences in someone else’s work.

“It’s a great story about this teacherstudent relationship, and what do you want as a student and as a teacher,” said director Robert Kramer. “These two women are really close, but the writing business gets in the way.”

He also added that the play shines a light on the creative process, and how it is different for each person.

This production is a return to “Collected Stories” for McBride, who directed the play in 2002. She said that at the time she really wanted to play the character of Steiner, and that it’s a thrill to finally get a

Ruth Steiner (Billie McBride) left – a teacher and respected short story writer – teaches Lisa Morrison (Devon James) in “Collected Stories,” showing at Miners Alley Playhouse. Courtesy photos

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Sundays - 6 p.m.

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chance to fulfill that dream.

“Directing is different from acting, that I was basically starting from scratch on this,” she said. “What I did keep in mind going in was how interesting I found this character.”

Since the play has only two characters, there is a lot to learn and prepare for, McBride said. She added that she is only off the stage for one scene.

As a director, Kramer said that the small cast has led to greater work on the characters.

“The thing I love about the two-person cast is it gives a chance for true collaborations,” he said. “On these larger cast shows the director keeps everything going, but here we’re able to let the actresses talk more about their characters.”

As a teacher, Kramer said that he has a real appreciation for what Steiner’s character goes through with Morrison.

“It’s a difficult thing, because you want more for your students than you had, but it’s difficult when you see them start to outstrip you,” he said. “This show plays up the emotions really well.”

Neither Kramer or McBride classify “Collected Stories” as a comedy or drama, but rather somewhere in between, taking a little from both.

For McBride, the quality of the writing is what stands out.

“For me, the words are what really create the character, and this is an example of that — as well as some just good theater.”

Kramer said the relatability of the situation is one of the play’s major powers.

“All of us in our past has learned our craft from someone else, and so we can all relate to this,” he said.

Esquire magazine loves Denver, or at least two of its bars. Esquire includes Williams & Graham in the Highland neighborhood and downtown’s Ship Tavern in the famed Brown Palace Hotel in its top 17 (really, 17?) list of best bars in the U.S. Esquire writes about Williams & Graham, a unique bar with a 1920s speakeasy feel: “Williams & Graham is a love letter to the old saloon, but one conceived by a third-generation bartender who knows the difference between playing bartender and really tending bar.” Esquire suggests ordering the Unrefined Ruffian at Williams & Graham. See the review at www. esquire.com/features/best-bars-in-america-2013#slide-5.

About Ship Tavern, Esquire suggests ordering a Johnny Walker Black Manhattan and writes: “Ship Tavern, tucked away in the historic heap of bricks that is the Brown Palace Hotel, is at that peculiar stage in a fancy joint’s life when it wants to be a dive. It’s not decrepit per se, but you can feel the gravitational pull of decrepitude. Somehow that’s alluring.

Maybe it’s because that same black hole is pulling on us every single day. In any case, it is very pleasant to drink your (large) cocktails here (stick to the basics) amid the head-scratching, comprehensive nautical decor (in Denver?), which dates back at least to the 1930s.” See the review at www.esquire.com/features/ best-bars-in-america-2013#slide-4.

Denver fifth-fittest city

Denver ranked fifth of the most fit cities in the U.S., according to annual American Fitness Index, a study done by the American College of Sports Medicine.

Minneapolis-St. Paul ranked first for the third year in a row in the study, which is based various health behaviors including smoking, exercise, obesity rates, chronic health problems and access to health care. The ACSM report also considers other factors, such as availability of parks, recreational facilities, walking trails and farmers’ markets. Health and medical experts designed the fitness index, which analyzed the 50 most populous metropolitan areas in the U.S. Washington, D.C., was second, followed by Portland, San Francisco and Denver. See the full list at www.usatoday. com/story/news/nation/2013/05/29/ fittest-cities-minneapolis-stpaul/2363677/.

Douglas County: Here’s the money

In a Forbes magazine report this week, the money mag lists Colorado’s Douglas County as the eighth-richest county in the U.S. Forbes cites the county “boasts the ritzy enclave of Castle Pines, known for its world-class country club and golf course.” Five Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., highlight the list as do two New Jersey suburban New York City counties. See the Douglas County listing at realestate.msn.com/americas-richestcounties-in-2013#4.

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More than 100 Jefferson County citizens are listed on the Colorado Freedom Memorial, including service members from Arvada, Edgewater, Evergreen, Golden, Lakewood, Morrison, and Wheat Ridge. They include Congressional Medal of Honor honoree Elmer E. Fryar of Lakewood; Fireman 3rd Class Allen Arthur Davis of Golden/Fairmount, who died at his post aboard the USS Helena in the attack on Pearl Harbor; David Henry Helps Jr. of Golden, whose plane was shot down over Normandy; and many other Jeffco citizens who served in World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Desert Shield, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Also listed relating to Jefferson County is Lt. Richard H. Golden, great-grandson of Thomas L. Golden, whom the city of Golden is named after. The Colorado Freedom Memorial, formally dedicated May 26, is open to the public at 756 North Telluride St. Photo by Richard Gardner

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The 5,000-square-foot brewery and taproom features four 40-barrel fermenters and a 20-barrel brewing system, plus seating for 100. Former homebrew shop owner Vance Sabbe and his business partner, Rich Aggen, own the brewery, which plans to sell much of its beer to local restaurants and bars.

Beer By Design expects to have a dozen beers on tap by July and plans to hold a grand opening event later this month. For more information, visit Beer By Design’s website at www. beerbydesign.com.

Nifty fifty One of my favorite Denver movers and shakers, Sean Duffy, hosted his big 5-0 b-day recently at The Palm restaurant in The Westin Downtown Denver as a fundraiser for Steve Farber’s American Transplant Foundation.

The party, dubbed $50 for 50, attracted a ton o’ Duffy fans from both sides of the aisle. Duffy is a famous Republican who has supported several liberal political efforts, but this was all about raising money for transplant participants.

“Our `50 for 50’ event designated

CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION WON $1000 YOU COULD TOO! “Helping to find a cure for Crohn’s disease

every dollar raised to the American Transplant Foundation’s `Patient Assistance Program’ at Children’s Hospital,” Duffy said. “What this program does is give families — mostly from rural areas — assistance with basic living expenses (mortgage, rent, utilities, etc.) while their children are awaiting or recovering from transplant surgery, most often kidney or bone marrow transplants.

“I am on the board of the American Transplant Foundation — along with a ton of the really interesting folks in town — which was founded

by Steve Farber, after he received a life-saving kidney donation from his son nine years ago. Farber was one of the first folks who befriended me and really gave me an introduction to Colorado when I came here in 2001 and I admire him and (his law partner) Norm Brownstein immensely.”

The bipartisan group of people you will be interested in who were there: Farber; Barry Hirschfeld; Dan Hopkins, former press secretary to Gov. Bill Owens (he and Duffy started with Owens on the same day in 2001); PR pros Jeff Julin and Mike Gaughen of MGA communications; David Kenney, The Kenney Group (where Duffy works); Kelly Brough (CEO of the Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce); Josh Hanfling; John Zakhem; Jason Dunn, former Deputy AG and now with Brownstein Hyatt and Farber; and David McReynolds.

Duffy opined on his half-century mark by saying: “I’ve pretty much been an old fart my whole life, so my age is catching up to my general demeanor. And since (his better half) Susan and I have 2-year-old Brendan Duffy at home, my goal has been to get him out of diapers before I get in them.

“When you turn 50, you realize how lucky and blessed you’ve been and how much other people helped along the way. So this was an opportunity for Susan and me to say thanks and help out some families who are at an incredibly challenging point in their lives.”

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Arvada West’s Justin Mulvaney drives a ball to right field Sunday at Coors Field. Photos by Daniel Williams

prep players shine at all-star game Seniors get over on underclassman again

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com DENVER — The best prep baseball players in the state invaded the home of the Colorado Rockies.

Colorado high school seniors met underclassmen at the Rockies High School All-Star Baseball Game where Seniors beat Futures 4-1 Sunday at Coors Field.

Monarch senior Cole Maltese hit a tworun single in the second inning with the bases loaded, which was the key moment of the game offensively.

But a handful of the other 40 players showed why they were invited to the marquee All-Star game for the best of the best Colorado high school baseball has to offer.

“It’s a who’s who out here,” Bear Creek’s Alex DeBell said. “It’s all of the guys you hear about and all of the guys you read about. It’s an honor being out here with these guys.”

Playing Sunday afternoon after the Rockies-Dodgers game, the schoolboys got the full boys of summer treatment, having their names announced throughout the stadium as their families and friends watched.

“I thought I would be more nervous than I actually was coming out here. But once we got going it was just baseball again,” said Arvada West’s Justin Mulvaney.

Sponsored by the Colorado Rockies and originally dubbed the Top 40 game, which then became the Top 50 seniors in the state, the Futures Game pits 20 of the state’s top seniors against 20-plus promising underclassmen, as selected by local scouts and Rockies personnel.

“It’s just such an awesome experience being not only out here at Coors Field but out here with such talented players. I am hoping to make it back here next year too,” said Holy Family’s Austin Brown.

All-StAr plAyerS Futures Roster

Austin Brown, Holy Family

Alex DeBell, Bear Creek Parker Cormack, Lakewood Keenan Eaton, Chaparral Grant Farrell, Cherry Creek Max George, Regis Jesuit Harden Gerlach, Valor Christian Lucas Gilbreath, Legacy Devlin Granberg, Holy Family Jeremy Hochmuth, Air Academy A.J. Jones, Thunderidge Tyler Loptien, Thunderidge Justin Mulvaney, Arvada West David Peterson, Regis Jesuit Matt Rindall, Cherry Creek Cole Shetterly, Green Mountain Nick Shumpert, Highlands Ranch

Carl Stajduhar, Rocky Mountain Payton Tapia, Fossil Ridge Owen Taylor, Grand Junction Carter Thorne, Palmer Ridge Reagan Todd, Regis Jesuit Cory Voss, Pueblo South Blake Weiman, Columbine Brody Westmoreland, Thunderidge Korbin Williams, Pueblo West

Seniors Roster

Derik Beauprez, Cherry Creek Marcus Bean, Rocky Mountain Reagan Biechler, Pine Creek Daniel Butler, Valor Christian Dimitri Casas, Cherry Creek Bobby Dalbec, Legend Alec Hansen, Loveland

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Jacob Hasbrouck, Highland Spencer Ibarra, Rocky Mountain Griffin Jax, Cherry Creek Denton Keys, Rye Michael Klein, Mountain Vista Max Kuhns, Chaparral Derek Larsen, Palmer Ridge Cole Maltese, Monarch Clay Miller, Bayfield Lane Milligan, Cherry Creek Dyllin Mucha, Cherry Creek Riley O’Brien, Chaparral Andrew Schmidt, Regis Jesuit Justin Seiwald, Standley Lake Kyle Serrano, Central (G.J.) Luke Stratman, D’Evelyn Reece Weber, Grandview Brody Weiss, Regis Jesuit

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Jeffco honors top athletes Svejcar named 5A Athlete of the Year; Stratman wins 4A honor

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA —The sports season is over and the awards are getting handed out.

Leading the way as 5A Jeffco’s Male Athlete of the Year is Ralston Valley’s Spencer Svejcar. Standley Lake’s multi-sport athlete Zoie Hoben was awarded 5A Female Athlete of the Year.

“I loved every minute of my time at Ralston Valley. I may have had a really good athletic career here (at Ralston Valley) but it’s only because I had great coaches and teammates,” Svejcar said.

Besides excelling on the basketball court Svejcar was also perhaps the best defensive football player in the state helping the Mustangs go to the state championship game with his play as a safety.

Hoben finished her career as one of the best female athletes to ever play at Standley Lake excelling in gymnastics, diving and track & field.

Luke Stratman was awarded 4A Male Athlete of the Year after his remarkable career at D’Evelyn. Evergreen’s Lexie Malazdrewicz was named 4A Female Athlete of the Year.

“It’s an honor,” Stratman said. “I really just tried to give it my all every time I stepped on the field or on the court. I will miss D’Evelyn.”

Stratman, who led the state in scoring with 27.5 points per game as a basketball player, will play baseball next season at Washington.

Ralston Valley’s Jeff Gomer was awarded the 5A Female Coach of the Year after leading the Lady Mustang’s basketball team to the Great 8. And Chatfield’s Steve Schimpeler was named 5A Male Coach of the Year.

Conifer’s Larry Fitzmaurice was named 4A Male Coach of the Year, and Evergreen’s Jenifer Mintle was dubbed 4A Female Coach of the Year.

A pair of Columbine assistant coaches were both named 5A Assistant Coaches of the Year in Dirk Visser (Female) and Derek Holliday (Male).

Green Mountain’s Fred Johnson was named 4A Male Team Assistant Coach of the Year. And Evergreen’s Greg Cooper was tabbed as 4A Female Team Assistant Coach

Ralston Valley senior running back Spencer Svejcar runs up field in this year’s semifinal against Cherokee Trail. Svejcar was named Jeffco 5A Male Athlete of the Year. Photo by Andy Carpenean of the Year.

Columbine and Alameda were both awarded with the 5A and 4A Paul Davis Award.

The award symbolizes athletics is an integral part of the overall educational program. It is given to honor schools displaying the qualities of honesty, fair play, cooperation, competitive spirit and respect for the rules throughout their athletic program.

In addition, Ralston Valley and D’Evelyn both won the 5A and 4A Fred Steinmark Award., named for the iconic Freddie Steinmark, a 1964-67 three-sport scholar-athlete at Wheat Ridge High School.

The award symbolizes athletic excellence in all sports and is given annually to the Jefferson County League high school with the best overall league record in male and female varsity sports.

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Arvada West in search of new head softball coach Departing McDougal built program into one of Jeffco’s best

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA — The Wildcats are looking for a new leader.

Arvada West is looking for a new head softball coach after Chalee McDougal took an administrative position with Jeffco schools.

Those interested in the position can contact A-West Athletic Director Steve Anderson at sanderso@jeffco.k12.co.us.

“We are looking for someone to help take us to the next level and help build on the great work that coach McDougal did,” Anderson said. “She will be missed as her impact on this year’s program was phenomenal.”

But this isn’t a project that needs to be rebuilt. McDougal helped create a juggernaut in 5A Jeffco in just one season.

McDougal took over a team that went 7-11-1 in 2011 turned them into a team that went 18-4, 7-1, tying Dakota Ridge with 5A Jeffco’s best league record.

The Wildcats closed out their season winning 13 of 14 games and went into the state tournament as a No. 5 seed.

Quick hits Training camp scheduled USA Olympian Ken Chertow will conduct his annual Gold Medal Training Camp for wrestlers June 7-11 at the DoubleTree in Westminster.

Chertow is a three-time NCAA AllAmerican and three-time NCAA Academic All-American at Penn State University.

He has been involved in coaching and

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teaching of wrestling for more than 20 years, and in that time he has coached the Penn State and Ohio State wrestling teams.

The camp will feature discussions about keeping wrestling in the Olympics as well as instruction from 2012 USA Olympian Ben Provisor, NCAA Champion Dan St. John and three-time NCAA AllAmerican Adam Keiswetter.

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