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Spring brings light to popular youth program Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy gave his seventh state of the city speech, championing opportunity and impact in the city. Photo by Clarke Reader

Lakewood in 2014 a year of opportunity and impacts

Mayor looks ahead in 7th state of the city Participants for the Trail Stewardship Team stop for a photo while clearing pathways and debris. This year’s team will have 80 kids with a drawing in early April.

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Jeffco Open Space recruits for Trail Stewardship Team

By Amy Woodward

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n the 34 years that Kim Frederick has led the Trail Stewardship Team, he has never cancelled a day of work.

Rain or shine, hot or cold, for seven weeks in the summer, Jeffco’s youth is out working sections of the county’s 225 miles of trail.

The Trail Stewardship Team (TST) is a youth work program at Jeffco Open Space that draws 300-500 applications a year. Going into its 39th year, TST will be accepting applications until the end of March before their lottery draw of 80 lucky kids aged 14 to 18 who will get to spend some time outdoors while getting paid for it.

“It’s really a great program, I’m happy to be a part of it,” said a grinning Frederick, trails services supervisor at Jeffco Open Space. “They work hard.”

This year, participants will work three days a week at various parks in Jeffco. Managing erosion, clearing trails from overgrowth and breaking rocks are just some of the tasks assigned to the program. A lot of walking and hiking is also to be expected. Frederick estimates workers to hike well over 100 miles, enough to take them from here to Grand Junction, he said.

Over the years, TST has picked 150 to 160 kids at one time for the season’s work. Due to the large pool of appli-

cants received each year, it is one reason why the program decided to implement a lottery system. Another reason is to give kids a break from the monotonous interview while providing an opportunity for everyone from every gender, race, social status or disability.

“We have the entire spectrum of society,” Frederick said.

“The only expectation I have is that they all do their best.”

Cyclists Brett Jaros of Littleton and Thor Loechell of Morrison, frequent Jeffco’s trails. During the warm weather on Friday, March 14, they took a ride on the North Table Loop.

After learning about the hard efforts and fun opportunities from TST, they were pleased about Jeffco Open Space’s attention to trails.

“That’s awesome,” Thor Loechell said. “With as much use as they get, it takes a lot of maintenance.”

“I think as a whole (the trails) drain well,” Brett Jaris said. “Once the wet season passes, they’re usually always maintained well, the ruts are always smoothed out, and they flow nicely. I don’t see any spots on them that I would call trouble spots.”

Applications for TST will be available online until March 31 with a lottery draw in early April. Participants will begin in mid-June and work until the end of July. For more information including applications visit http://jeffco.us/parks/ trail-stewardship-team/ or call the program hotline at 303271-5965.

Jeffco school board considers fighting 2090 decision Following the March 13 board meeting, the Jefferson County School District has filed an appeal to the court decision regarding ownership of the 2090 Wright St. decision.

“We are concerned,” 2090 Coalition cochair Heather Wenger said. “The district

is approaching $250,000 in attorney fees over the issue.

We’re hoping the board will take a public vote on the issue, because Jeffco taxpayers need to know they’re spending money to fight this instead of their kids’ education.”

The city of Lakewood had no comment on the move, stating that it doesn’t comment on decisions other elected boards have made.

Jeffco Schools was contacted for comment, but did not respond by press time.

By Clarke Reader

creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy trumpeted the opportunities and impacts available to residents and businesses in his seventh, and penultimate State of the City speech.

“It’s really our one opportunity each year to focus on Lakewood, to celebrate our successes, to acknowledge our challenges, and, together, to envision our future,” Murphy said.

During his speech, Murphy highlighted the Belmar and W Rail developments and the potential of the “horseshoe property” that is just north of the Federal Center/St. Anthony Hospital Station.

“An eye sees opportunity, an opportunity born from the convergence of 1) a multimodal transit station, 2) a federal campus with over 6,000 jobs, 3) a dynamic new medical campus, 4) a Union corridor with 13,000 jobs, and 5) all of this soon to be connected to DIA,” he said about the property.

The speech was a time for Murphy to highlight some of the many accomplishments the city has made in the past year, from the crime rate dropping for the fifth time in the last six years to Lakewood spending less than it brought in for the ninth straight year.

“Despite the financial crisis, on through the Great Recession, nine straight years of adding money to our savings account,” he said. “We’ve done it with no layoff or furloughs, we lowered taxes, and very importantly, we were able to give our dedicated employees competitive merit raises each year.”

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March 20, 2014

Never too late to dream, discover a gift Three times she almost quit. The inspiration wasn’t there. Unlike the others in the class, she had never painted, and the challenge of creating something worthy seemed quite overwhelming.

In all her 94 years, Jean Barron hadn’t even picked up a paintbrush. She knew nothing about art, didn’t much care for it, had determinedly avoided art museums.

But that was before Cézanne’s “The Blue Vase.”

And a teacher who broke the work into manageable, unintimidating parts that seamlessly fit together, like pieces of a puzzle. When Jean was done replicating the masterpiece, she looked at her canvas with the blue vase and flowers, fruit scattered on the table.

“Did I really paint that?” she thought. “It was just amazing.”

Three years later, Jean is passionate about painting. Her work is so good that local TV and newspapers are telling her story. She understands the reason they’re interested is because she discovered this talent so late in life.

But then, “to be learning something new,’” she says, “that’s what keeps us young.”

Jean, who celebrated her 97th birthday March 18, will tell you she feels quite young. She’s in total agreement with the popular notion that 60 today is the new 40.

“I am so blessed with health and, usually, a fairly sound mind,” she says with a slight smile. “I don’t know where the time has gone. I can’t believe I’m as old as I am, and I never expected to be around at this age. … But I don’t feel like I’m older than 60. I don’t feel like I’m 97, my goodness.”

That self-appraisal is encouraging. I, too, recently celebrated a birthday. And like, Jean, I also feel much younger than my 54 years.

It turns out that impression isn’t unusual.

The older people get, the younger they feel, according to a Pew Research survey.

“Moreover,” the report said, “the gap in years between actual age and `felt age’ widens as people grow older.”

Nearly half of survey respondents 50 and older said they felt at least 10 years younger, but among those between 65 and 74, one-third felt 10 to 19 years younger and one in six said they felt at least 20 years younger than their age.

A New York Times blog in 2008 talked about a study that found people 70 and older generally thought of themselves as 13 years younger. “This concept of how you feel about your age is so important and defines, in a way, how we act,” said Jacqui Smith, a psychologist at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, who was interviewed in the story by Tara Parker-Pope. “If you self-define yourself as someone who is old, then you probably act that way.”

Another Pew study found more than

two-thirds of Americans would like to live to between 79 and 100 years old, with the median desired life span being 90 years — about 11 years longer than the U.S. life expectancy of 78.7 years.

And statistics show, adults 60 and older — because they are healthier and more active — are living longer.

So: We want to live longer. We are living longer. We are living longer better.

I like that prognosis, that extended lease on life, because I worry about not having enough time to fulfill my constantly renewing pot of dreams. I hope to be like Jean — healthy, creative, still learning, still looking for new experiences.

On this afternoon, she walks slowly, steadily, down the hall to her apartment.

She has just returned from a bus trip to the Mayan exhibit at the Museum of Nature and Science. She sits on her sofa, slightly out of breath, but soon recovers.

She moved to Colorado from Ohio seven years ago, 21 years after the death of her husband, to be near her two daughters.

The days go fast: Exercise and yoga three to four mornings a week, art class every Thursday afternoon, other activities and excursions interspersed.

Depending on the week, she spends two to three afternoons painting at the easel she sets up at her kitchen counter. She prefers oils to watercolors because she can more easily correct mistakes.

The time she spends coaxing the canvas to life seems almost to stand still. “I get so absorbed. … I lose all track of time — almost a sense of wonder. I guess it’s the creativity and appreciation for the gift that God has given me.”

Since she began, Jean has completed 39 paintings, mostly landscapes, some for her daughters, a handful for friends, many of the Scottish countryside that links her to her heritage. Many hang on the walls throughout her apartment.

“I look at my work and I can’t believe I did it, but, well, I didn’t do it,” she says.

“The Lord and I did it together. I kept asking the Lord how I could glorify him more in my life, and this was His answer.”

That faith, which takes away her worries and stress, is key to her longevity, she believes.

“That’s the biggest secret of a contented, healthy, long life.”

Needless to say, Jean looks at art differently these days. She enjoys art museums, is curious about the masters and their styles, is fascinated by their different brushstrokes.

In her bedroom hang two paintings she did of Monet landscapes, one of a boat on water, the other of a landscape, also with water in it.

“I learned he painted on water,” she says, with a touch of wonderment. “He had a boat and he just floated around and did his painting.”

That, she says, would be difficult to do.

But then, she only has to paint at the easel in her kitchen to find herself transported to a place where there is just the brush and the canvas — and the miracle that comes with it.

Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-566-4110.

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March 20, 2014

Study session receives informational updates CDBG and Urban Renewal covered

By Clarke Reader

creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com During the March 17 study session, Lakewood City Council heard presentations about the 2014 Community Development Block Grant and the Urban Renewal Authority.

2014 CDBG Action Plan Amy DeKnikker, of the city’s planning department, spoke about the importance of the entitlement program, which is administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). She also discussed the budget for 2014.

“Lakewood has received funds since 1974, usually around $900,000 annually,” she said. “All projects that we use CDBG funds for must meet one of three categories: benefit low- and moderate-income persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slum or blight, or meet urgent community development needs.”

According to DeKnikker, 85 percent of the funds the city has used from the program have gone to benefiting low-and moderate-income people. Some past projects include repairing sidewalks, land acquisitions, park improvements and housing rehabilitation.

For 2014, the total budget is expected to be around $1,108,000, and will go toward several projects, including neighborhood revitalization, housing administration and code enforcement and clean-up.

One man’s junk Spring Beautiful Junk Sale helps Action Center

By Clarke Reader

creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Spring cleaning is in the air, and The Action Center is using that energy to host its biannual Beautiful Junk Sale to raise funds for the work the organization does.

The sale will be 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 21, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at the Jefferson County Fairground’s Exhibit Hall, 15200 W. 6th Ave. in Golden.

The price of admission is $3 for everyone 16 and older, and visitors can get $1 off admission if by bringing two or more non-perishable food donations.

“This is our chance to invite the public to a really fun event to raise

City council directed staff to prepare a resolution for the April 14 regular meeting, approving the action plan.

Urban Renewal Authority

The discussion on the Urban Renewal Authority, led by Deputy City Manager Nanette Neelan, was mainly an informational update on how the process works, especially for the new city council members.

“This is a tool that cities have to help with revitalization,” Mayor Bob Murphy said in preface to Neelan’s presentation.

“We’ve only had two major programs using this process — it’s something we use very judiciously.”

Murphy also highlighted the fact that the discussion was purely for informational purposes, and not to discuss any new revitalization areas.

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money and awareness for our organization,” Mag Strittmatter, executive director for the center said. “We fill up every square inch of the space, and it takes hundreds of volunteer hours to get it ready.”

The sale draws thousands of shoppers, and has become a tradition, not only for people looking for great deals, but for volunteers as well.

“I’ve been volunteering with the center for 14 years,” said Lisa Markley, who the lead volunteer for pricing and set up at the sale. “When we first started we only needed a small building, but now it’s something we prepare all year for.”

All the items on sale are items that have been donated to the center, but are either something that clients don’t need or aren’t appropriate, according to Strittmatter. Sale items include jewelry, collectibles, vintage odds and ends, sporting goods, holiday decor and a vast array of household items.

“The prices range from 25 cents

WHAT: Beautiful Junk Sale WHERE: Jefferson County Fairground’s Exhibit Hall 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Friday, March 21 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Saturday, March 22 COST: $3 for everyone 16 and older $1 off admission if by bringing two or more non-perishable food donations INFORMATION: 303-237-7704 or www. theactioncenterco.org to a couple hundred dollars. Basically anything you could see at a thrift store, we have here,” Markley said.

“People are always amazed when they visit by all the things we have.”

According to Markley, its the variety of items for sale, and the cause that it champions that keeps people coming back year after year.

“We like to say it’s the unofficial start of garage sale season,” Strittmatter said.

For more information about the Beautiful Junk Sale, call 303-237-7704 or visit www.theactioncenterco.org.

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Neelan walked council through the urban renewal process, covering the program on a large scale, then Lakewood’s Reinvestment Authority, areas and plans and projects.

“Our projects are decided on a case by case basis, and we make sure it fits the city’s vision and is feasible,” she said.

Neelan discussed in detail the two major projects, Belmar and Creekside, which have helped to create 3,000 jobs and strengthened the Colfax and Wadsworth areas, respectively.

“We’ve also use urban renewal on some of the W Rail station betterments,” she said. “This has helped to improve the city’s image, created enjoyable public spaces and set the tone for future development.”

All council meetings and study sessions can be viewed at www.lakewood.org.

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Zillow Raids Realtor.com’s Executive Suite, Drawing Legal Action

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This is an industry topic, more interesting perhaps to us in the real estate business, but since everyone is interested in real estate, it is also very much a consumer story.

As recently as five years ago, realtor.com was the dominant consumer real estate website. It also powered many broker websites, such as www.remax.com.

That has all changed.

Nowadays, realtor.com is the third or possibly fourth most popular real estate website among consumers, behind Zillow and Trulia.

Yet we as Realtors — i.e., members of a Realtor association — are told that we must protect the Realtor brand and stop the wholesale syndication (that is, giveaway) of our listing data to companies like Zillow and Trulia, which then use our data to sell buyer leads to agents, including those of us who created the data.

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Excellence in care Villa Manor receives recognition for Parkison’s services

By Clarke Reader

creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s can be an overwhelming ordeal, but care centers with trained professionals can help patients live full lives after the diagnosis.

Villa Manor Care Center in Lakewood has been working for three years to specialize in Parkinson’s care, and has been named a Rehab Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s program by its parent company, Life Care Centers of America.

“We have training with a lot of disciplines relating to Parkison’s care,” said JoEllen Greenwood, rehab service manager at the center. “We offer speech programs, programs like Big and Loud and exercises.”

Villa Manor, 7950 West Mississippi Ave., has spent years establishing relationships in the community with neurologists and offers social workers, medicine management and in-house specialists, according to Jennifer Fritz, assistant director of rehab.

Life Care centers undergo an annual

111-point audit and facilities that achieve high scores are eligible to develop a specialty program based on the community’s needs. Once that specialty has been evaluated and proven strong, the facility is designated a Rehab Center of Excellence.

Villa Manor decided to focus on Parkison’s.

“We strive for a whole team approach to treating the disease,” Greenwood said. “For people battling Parkinson’s, their voices can get quieter and less articulate and their movements become smaller. We help with articulation, and try to make everything bigger for them.”

According to Fritz, it is important that the programs and exercises are specific to Parkinson’s patients, and not just general programs.

“Medicine isn’t the only part of treatment — exercise is crucially important,” she said. “We keep up with different foundations and groups that are spreading awareness, and work to make sure that no patient will go 30 minutes without receiving the treatment they need.”

Staff members have also participated in several community events, including the Pedal for Parkinson’s fundraising bike ride this summer and the Vitality Walk, the annual fundraiser for the Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies.

According to Barry Haneke, regional

Villa Manor in Lakewood has been recognized for the work done to provide Parkinson’s Care. Photo by Clarke Reader rehab director for the Rocky Mountain Region, and Mary Mlot, area marketing director, it is Villa Manor’s commitment to providing individual treatment and working in the community that makes it so special.

“It’s a true resource and they have incredible care here,” Haneke said. “For people who have Parkinson’s, this is some of the best possible care they can get.”

For people like Fritz who work with patients, it goes beyond just care giving.

“It’s passion,” she said. “To see the light in their eyes, and the power we help them take. When they realize they can have a beautiful life and keep their health. That’s what it’s for.”

For more information about the Parkinson’s rehab program, call 303- 776-5000.

Unincorporated Jeffco prohibits pot clubs Proposal also limits cultivation to residential, 12 plants max

By Amy Woodward

awoodward@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The Board of County Commissioners will be passing on a zoning resolution to the planning commission that prohibits private marijuana clubs and limits cultivation in unincorporated Jeffco.

Not only would the new section in the zoning resolution prohibit smoking estab-

lishments but it would also ban any events associated with marijuana and prevent any promotion of pot at local fairs.

The proposal also includes limited cultivation for any residence or co-op, with a total of 12 plants being the allowed maximum.

“Part of the idea is to deal with co-ops, the idea of several individuals coming together renting a greenhouse or some location and growing a lot of plants together,” said Eric Butler, assistant county attorney for Jeffco. “That couldn’t be done under this proposal because one, you have to be at a residential property and two, even if you did have a greenhouse on residential

property it would be limited to 12 plants total,” he said adding that a person would also have to be living at the property unless they are a patient of a caregiver. This section falls under the provisions of Amendment 20 which authorizes the use of medical marijuana for people who have a debilitating injury or illness in which pot may help with symptoms associated with the medical condition.

The limitation is similar to restrictions placed in Denver. Jeffco placed a moratorium on pot establishments including retail and smoking bars as well as cultivation or processing of pot outside of a residential home. The moratorium is set to expire this

May. The county will move forward with a Marijuana Task Force after applications are turned in on March 21. The task force is set to meet for six months before handing over its findings to county commissioners.

“Going forward, if its deemed from the Marijuana Task Force that no, clubs should be allowed or yes, clubs should be allowed, we’ll make adjustments,” Commissioner Don Rosier said.

Commissioners Casey Tighe and Faye Griffin agreed with Rosier’s comments.

The resolution will head to the planning commission before coming back to the BCC for a public hearing about final approval.

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March 20, 2014

Summer drive program heats up Cities urging residents to cut back on auto trips

By Clarke Reader

creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The heat during the summer does more than just make people sweat. It also contributes to ground-level ozone, making the summer months the worst of the year for the atmosphere.

The Regional Air Quality Council is

teaming up with the cities of Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge to encourage residents to reduce their driving by two car trips a week in an effort to make the air cleaner.

“This is our fifth year doing the program, and it really helps to have a measurable impact on the summer air quality,” said Kate Cooke, transportation program manager with the RAQC. “This has been a really good partnership, and key to the success of the project.”

Last year the program, named Every Trip Counts, had about 2,300 participants,

resulting in a reduction of more than 1.2 million vehicle miles of driving.

“The program is incentive based, so people who participate can win things like coupons and gift certificates to bike shops,” Lakewood Sustainability Manager, Erich Harris said. “This is a great program that inspires people to get out of the car more and instead do healthy activities, especially since we have a lot of people in our city looking for other options to get around.”

According to Cooke, the key to success in the program is to focus on the flexibility

of the program. People can bike, walk, take the bus, carpool, vanpool, or stay at home to reduce the number of times they start their car.

“We know everyone is busy and it can be difficult to find the time, but it really is the small things we do that can make a difference,” she said. “If you sign up for the program, people will have access to car pool information, as well as mass transport like RTD.” For more information and to sign up to participate, visit www.EveryTripCounts. org.

LAKEWOOD CRIME REPORT Arrest made on suspicion of sexual assault

Lakewood police have arrested Richard Henry Threlkeld, 66, on suspicion of three counts of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust. The potential charges involve three separate juvenile victims Threlkeld shared a familial relationship with.

Threlkeld was arrested on a warrant on March 13, and booked into the Jefferson County Jail.

Detectives were initially contacted in late February by additional family members and made aware of the allegations against Threlkeld. The investigation led detectives to believe Threlkeld had sexually assaulted the victims over the past 15 months.

The assaults are alleged to have occurred at Threlkeld’s residence and in a vehicle he owned. Currently detectives have no evidence or reason to suspect there are additional victims.

Threlkeld is employed as a bus driver for the Jefferson County Public School District. He has been advised of the charges and is now being held on a $20,000 bond.

Due to the nature of the charges and the fact that the victims are juveniles, further information is very limited.

Anyone who feels they may have information that would assist in the investigation and/or regarding Threlkeld is asked to contact Lakewood police detective Mark Adams at 303-987-7111.

Nordstrom Rack and Rite Aide robbed

Lakewood detectives are asking for assistance in identifying a man and woman they believe robbed both a Lakewood Nordstrom Rack and Rite Aid store. The couple threatened an employee with a knife in each of the robberies when they were confronted and asked to stop.

On Feb. 24 the couple entered a Nordstrom Rack store in the area of Wadsworth and Alameda at about 6 p.m. After spending a short time in the store, the couple selected fragrance bottles, concealed them and left the store.

They were confronted by a store employee and asked to return. The male suspect dropped the stolen items and threatened the store employee with a knife. Both suspects ran and were not located. Store surveillance cameras captured images of the couple.

On March 6 the same couple entered a Rite Aid store in the area of Wadsworth and Jewell. Again, the couple selected two fragrance bottles and left the store. When a loss prevention officer contacted the couple outside, the male again dropped the stolen items and threatened the em-

ployee with a knife.

The couple ran and were last seen boarding a RTD bus. Shortly afterward Police agents stopped the bus however the couple had already exited and were not located. RTD onboard cameras captured images of the couple, who were wearing the same clothing in both robberies.

The white male suspect is described as being approximately 5 foot and 5 inches with brown hair and goatee and weighed 130 to 140 pounds. He wore a black hooded sweatshirt and had a backpack.

The white female is described as being about 5 foot and 5 inches tall, with brown hair possibly with red highlights, wearing a sweatshirt and carrying a camouflage backpack.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have information that would help identify the suspects or would assist them in their investigation to call Lakewood Police Detective Case Byl at 303-987-7111.

King Soopers robbed

Lakewood police searching for a male suspect who robbed a King Soopers in the 12000 block of W. Alameda Parkway at gunpoint.

The robbery occurred at around 11 p.m. on March 9, police responded to a call at the store, and when they arrived police established that the male suspect had been in a back storage room for at least a couple of hours prior to the robbery. The suspect had cut away the metal fencing of a cage where particular store items are kept.

When confronted by the store manager, the suspect threatened him with a handgun. The manager was detained in the rear of the store while the suspect gathered numerous items before leaving with them, through the front entrance.

Once outside the store, the suspect loaded the stolen items into a white panel van before leaving the scene.

It is unknown whether or not there were additional occupants in the van.

Store surveillance cameras captured images of the suspect as well as the van.

The white male suspect is described as being approximately 35 years of age, dark hair, approximately 5 foot 7 inches tall, weighing about 165 lbs. He wore a gray beanie type cap, brown and black gloves, sunglasses possibly blue in color, blue jeans and a black jacket.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have information that would help identify the suspect or would assist them in their investigation to call Lakewood Police Detective Marquez at 303-987-7111 or Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP(7867).

Callers can remain anonymous.

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Executive session bill worth another listen Click on, click off.

A bill that would have likely decreased numbers of times recording machines are turned on and off at school board executive sessions was tabled last week.

The bill had some traction and seemingly enough votes to clear the Senate Judicial Committee before it was pulled by state Sen. Mary Hodge, D-Adams County, who said there were enough votes to clear the House but not the Senate.

The bill would have required attorneyclient discussions during school board executive sessions to be recorded, no longer excluded from being recorded with other portions of executive session topics and interactions.

Had the measure passed, the recorded information would have been only made available to the public after a ruling by a judge finding that matters that should have been public were discussed behind

our view closed doors — which is the standard for all other recorded executive session topics.

We like the idea of the entirety of executive sessions being recorded. In our estimation, having the executive sessions taped and safely stored in case they require review by a judge has worked very well. It provides another measure of accountability — another mechanism in the name of good government.

On the face of the argument, taping an attorney-client discussion can seem just plain wrong, and we understand opposition arising from the Colorado Bar Association, but school boards are doing

the business of the public — the taxpayers — and thereby should be held to higher accountability with safely secured recordings of its exchanges with attorneys.

The bill also required that executive session minutes reflect the number of minutes spent on each topic.

This adds details that could be provided with little extra effort — another good government measure — but is secondary to whether the additional recording takes place.

From the chair of reporters through the years, we notice that elected officials — especially the newly elected — don’t always sync into the role of doing public business in public. It feels much more natural for decision-makers, many from the private sector, to privately discuss and craft decisions and then either adopt an action or compile a report for review at another level.

This is a central reason it is so important to check executive sessions and make sure participants don’t stray from the appropriate closed-door topics, which are generally pending litigation, personnel matters and negotiations.

Further, at the Statehouse, debate included talk that this measure should be extended to city councils, where we see various amounts of executive sessions and various concerns across the state, but we are not so sure that should be the next move.

Instead we believe this issue with school boards is worth another go around independently at some point, and whether this aspect of executive sessions is changed or not, every debate related to executive sessions and open meetings serves as a strong reminder of the attention to the law required in doing the public’s business in the open.

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Fire ‘em if they’re part of the problem Okay, quick show of hands ... how many of you are having fun doing your taxes right now?

That’s what I thought.

I, myself, spent about six hours working on mine yesterday, and they’re still not done. Research, phone calls, several people not knowing the answer to some questions, other people contradicting each other about some points ... It’s ridiculous!

Have you ever seen the U.S. Tax Code?

It comes in at about 4 million words, which makes it longer than the Bible.

Without any of the great stories. In fact, if it were to be categorized as literature, the U.S. Tax Code long ago passed from horror to tragedy into farce.

And how stupid is it? A friend of mine was relaying the story of how her company just took a loan against the property that her branch sits on, because her branch is one of the few in the black. In effect, the company turned a profitable office into an unprofitable office, freed up some cash flow in the process, and created a tidy little tax write-off for themselves in so doing.

Only in Washington does something like this make sense.

My first act, should I ever go to Congress, would be to introduce the Tax Attorney Unemployment Act. The goal of this piece of legislation would be to dramatically overhaul the Tax Code and make it manageable for the ordinary citizen. Of course, in the process, that would put out of work many of the professionals who work some of the 6 billion man-hours Americans spend every year on their taxes.

Of course, that would never fly, because you know which lobby donates

huge sums of money to one side of the aisle? That’s right—the Bar Association.

The other side has been clamoring for a while to alter and simplify the tax code, but, if there have been concrete proposals, I haven’t heard of any of them. Most of the time, as soon as someone brings it up, someone from the other side starts hollering about “fairness” and the rich being able to negotiate the code to their benefit.

Which, of course, is also true.

I’m sure the company my friend works for employs an army of lobbyists, too, who spread money around in Washington to protect ridiculous write-offs like the one they took advantage of.

This is not a Republican/Democrat problem; it’s not even a Conservative/Liberal problem. This is very much a Washington vs. the rest-of-the-country kind of problem. And Republicans could have done something in 2005, and Democrats could have done something in 2009, and neither of them did. And, like one of my favorite movie characters says, “If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem!”

Washington, D.C. is the problem, and it needs to be cleared out. The denizens Alcorn continues on Page 7

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Economy, education bills among Tyler’s goals We have nearly arrived at the midpoint of this year’s legislative session and we have been busy! This is the least contentious and most bipartisan session I have ever been a part of in the Capitol.

We are getting a lot done on behalf of the people of Colorado, especially when it comes to flood and wildfire recovery and Colorado’s education system.

Many of the bills recommended by the interim Flood Disaster Study Committee and the interim Wildfire Matters Review Committee have made their way through the House and are now in the Senate.

These bills are critical to helping Colorado recover from the historic natural disasters we suffered and I was happy to support them. The Student Success Act, which was recently introduced in the House, is a major bipartisan K-12 education funding package. We are working toward making a substantial investment in K-12 education and I am proud to support this effort with my Democratic and Republican

colleagues.

I am sponsoring various bills this session, but I want to highlight a couple that I think are especially important to making progress in Colorado. HB14-1107, which I am sponsoring with Sen. Linda Newell (D-Littleton), was approved by my House colleagues with unanimous support. The bill gives taxpayers the option of receiving tax notices electronically instead of through the postal service. I introduced the bill in order to streamline state government and bring our tax code into the

twenty first century. I am glad it received such widespread support.

Creating jobs and growing Colorado’s economy have been a priority for everyone at the Capitol this year. I am sponsoring HB14-1012 with Sen. John Kefalas (D-Fort Collins) and Rep. Cheri Gerou (R-Evergreen) to help advanced industries across our state. The bill creates a tax credit for angel investors who invest in an advanced industry. It will give companies the capital they need to continue to develop and bring high-quality, good-paying jobs to Colorado. The bill passed the House Finance Committee on a bipartisan vote and is waiting to be heard by the House Appropriations Committee.

Another example of this session’s strong bipartisanship has been the work of the Joint Technology Committee, which is made up of Democratic and Republican members of both the House and Senate.

This year I am the chair of the committee, and I am striving to ensure that the money

being spent to update state technology and software systems is used in the most effective and efficient way possible so that taxpayer dollars are not wasted. Right now, the committee is reviewing Gov. John Hickenlooper’s proposal to update the Department of Motor Vehicles software systems to reduce the long and frustrating lines many Coloradans experience when visiting the DMV. Every decision the committee has made this session has been unanimous.

I am excited and looking forward to continuing to work on behalf of my constituents in House District 23 and the people of Colorado for the rest of the session.

ity, which is why I am also working on legislation that increases access to college.

I put myself through school and know first-hand the difficulties many students face with the rising costs of tuition and securing scholarships and financial aide. I am working with a broad coalition to craft legislation that will encourage state and private investment and matching funds

for grants and scholarships for aspiring students.

I am also carrying two bills that came out of the poverty reduction task force that I was a part of during the summer.

House Bill 1072, the child care tax credit bill, will ensure that working families, who earn below $25,000, are able to receive a state tax credit to offset the cost of child care. Colorado has one of the most expensive costs for child care in the country and that can force many parents, especially those in low-income households, to leave their careers. This bill will incentivize selfsufficiency by helping parents stay in the workforce while their children receive the care they need.

I am also sponsoring the Property Tax, Rent and Heat Rebate grant program, which was recommended by the poverty reduction task force. I am very excited to

be working on this rebate program that helps seniors and persons with disabilities live independently in their homes. It will help with basic necessities like food, rent and heating and ultimately saves taxpayers money. I feel strongly that we must protect the seniors living in our community. This is an issue I campaigned on and I will work tirelessly to guarantee its success.

I am honored to be your representative and grateful that I get to go to work every day to build for a better future for Lakewood and all of Colorado.

I always enjoy hearing from constituents. Please call me at 303-866-2939, or email me at brittany.pettersen@state.co.us with any questions or concerns.

State Rep. Max Tyler’s House District 23 includes northern and western Lakewood.

Contact him at Max@MaxTyler.US or 303866-2951.

Productive session is rapidly progressing The legislative session is flying by, and we have been very busy at the Capitol. I am incredibly excited about the legislation I am working on to build a better future for my constituents and Coloradans.

I am cosponsoring a major bipartisan K-12 education package that will help schools across Colorado recover from the recession era budget cuts, support successful implementation of existing policies and implement new reforms. This legislation will provide increased funding for programs that ensure reading proficiency by third grade, provide additional support for English Language Proficiency, funding for construction of kindergarten facilities and increase transparency so parents can see exactly where money is being spent in their child’s school and in their district.

Access to post-secondary education is directly correlated to economic vital-

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“The Beauty Queen of Leenane” runs through March 30 at The Edge Theatre, 1560 Teller St. in Lakewood. As with most of Martin McDonagh’s plays, this one is described as a dark comedy. While there certainly are some funny moments, the story is far more dark than comedic.

Maureen Folan (Emily Paton Davies), a bitter single woman in her early forties, lives with her seemingly feeble and definitely manipulative mother Mag (Emma Messenger). Mag goes to great lengths to ensure that Maureen’s social life is completely stifled. When her daughter falls in love with their neighbor Pato Dooley (Mark Collins) Mag takes great glee in sabotaging the budding romance. When Pato’s brother Ray (Michael Bouchard) tries to deliver Pato’s messages to Maureen, Mag intercepts and destroys them.

The end results are surprisingly tragic.

The production is first-rate in all respects. The cast, under the direction of Michael Stricker, is spot on with stunning character development. The set design enhances the gloomy storyline. For tix and info, call 303-232-0363 or visit www. theedgetheater.com. There will be six more shows this very ambitions season (which they will pull off with flair and high quality). Next up is “A Round-Heeled Woman” which opens Apr. 18 and plays through May 18.

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Samuel Stephens

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While I have seen several productions of the Reginald Rose classic “12 Angry Men,” Cherry Creek Theatre captured my attention in a manner I hadn’t before experienced. Director Bernie Cardell brought a new depth to the story of a jury deliberating the fate of a young man who is accused of killing his father. The story begins with an initial vote of eleven guilty and one not guilty. James O’Hagan-Murphy is the jury Foreman; Erik Sandvold is the original hold-out, and it becomes obvious that Juror #3 (Jude Moran) has issues that go far beyond the trial.

The jury is rounded out with Todd Black, Cris Davenport, Josh Lamb, Dylan Rush, Brock Benson, Scott Swaggart, Ken Street, Claude Diener, and Kevin Lowry.

Mark Rossman is the guard.

For tix and info, call 303-800-6578 or online at www.cherrycreektheatre.org.

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Samuel David Stephens 97, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 of natural causes.

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of our nation’s capitol know that the more complicated the tax code, the more people in Washington have jobs. A simple tax code deprives lobbyists of purpose; it deprives some of the thousands of Congressional staffers of things to do; and maybe, just maybe, it puts a few of the thousands of new I.R.S. agents that have

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been hired recently out of a job.

And all of that sounds terrible, in the ears of people who think Washington is important.

To me, sitting at the kitchen table, killing hours and billions of brain cells trying to comply with the Byzantine Tax Code, that sounds like glorious music!

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Looking forward to 40-year reunion, with an alibi I just found out that my 40-year high school reunion is this summer. Naturally, I knew the reunion was this year (2014 -1974 = 40 years). I just didn’t know the what, the when, and the where.

The “what” is a gathering of the Monte Vista High School Class of 1974. Hovering around 4,300 people for the past 20 years, Monte Vista is the most populous city in Rio Grande County in the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado.

But Monte Vista was much smaller in 1974. Rio Grande County itself had 20 percent fewer people. My high school graduating class was about 100 people, and we were one of the largest classes ever.

Based on attendance at previous reunions, I’m expecting about 25 of us to congregate in Monte (affectionately pronounced MAHN-ee) this summer. Some are far-flung, some have other commitments, and some just don’t care. Sadly, too, some are deceased … a disproportionate number, in our eyes. But I can’t wait to reconnect with those who do attend.

July. Affectionately called just Stampede, the event is Colorado’s oldest pro rodeo, which also features concerts, dances, and an iconic multi-day parade.

The carnival, though … ah, the carnival, so eagerly awaited that our parents would drive us up by a couple of times a day as they were setting up. Gritty cotton candy, stuffed animals, and screaming “Stam-peeeeede” from the top of the Ferris wheel with my dad when I was a child color my memories.

I’m not sure that I’ll partake of the carnival this year, but I might break out my boots for a little scootin’ at the dance.

It’s the “where” this year, however, that has me impatient with anticipation. The all-70s evening is Friday evening at the Elks. Need I say more?

And then our Class of 1974 40-Year High School Reunion Celebration officially convenes Saturday night at a restaurant that wasn’t there when we graduated, called Alibi’s.

Think about that … Alibi’s. Is there a

I’ve also learned that an all-70s gathering is planned, which means I can catch up with schoolmates who graduated before and after me — perhaps my senior prom date, my fellow cheer squad members, and classmates of my sister’s who are important to me because they are important to her.

The “when” was predictable, and I was delighted when my classmate Myrna, reunion organizer extraordinaire, messaged through Facebook that, once again, we’ll gather during Ski Hi Stampede (pronounced sky high) on the last weekend of

more perfect name for just such a congregating of late-50-somethings returning to the scene of the crime (metaphorically speaking, of course)?

An alibi is a defense based on the premise that a defendant is truly innocent.

After 40 years, I’m eager to return to a form of innocence I found only in such years as those of high school. A form of innocence that looked ahead with promise and enthusiasm. An innocence that believed anything is possible.

That’s not to say that I don’t feel this way today. Often, I do. But when I mingle with the people who were so much a part of me in 1974, I’ll recapture some of that bright flame of promise and enthusiasm and bring it back with me to my 2014 life.

And that’s my alibi.

Andrea Doray is a writer who doesn’t get to the (affectionately called) Valley all that often, but the reunion weekend will make up for that. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

School board transparency bill dies Sponsor cites lack of support in Senate as reason for killing effort

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Legislation aimed at creating greater transparency for what happens behind closed doors at school board meetings will not happen this year.

A bill sponsor on March 12 asked a Senate committee to indefinitely postpone the legislation, meaning the bill

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is dead this session. The legislation would have required that all conversations that take place during school board executive sessions be recorded, including those involving attorney-client discussions.

Sen. Mary Hodge, D-Brighton, said she had enough votes for House Bill 1110 to clear the Senate Judiciary Committee.

However, getting it past the full Senate was going to be an enReport tirely different story.

Hodge — who sponsored the bill with Rep. Cherylin Peniston, D-Westminster — said the bill was one vote short of the support needed to pass the Senate.

That vote belonged to Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver.

Steadman said he had concerns that the bill only targeted school boards and no other governing bodies, such as city councils. But Steadman’s “overriding” concerns had to do with attorney-client matters.

Current law already requires that school board executive sessions be recorded. The bill would have expanded that requirement to include attorney-client conversations.

All Republicans and a few Democrats voted against the bill in the House, in part over concerns that lawyers wouldn’t be able to have effective conversations with their clients, if there was a possibility that those discussions could be made public.

“I think there’re some concerns for me about the precedent it would have set,” said Steadman, who is an attorney.

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have been stored and would be made available through a court petition process. A judge would have listened to a recording upon a filer’s request and determine whether that information should be made public.

The bill was a response to recent controversies over transparency issues involving school boards in Douglas and Jefferson Counties.

The Douglas County School Board has been the subject of criticism over its use of executive sessions. The conservative board has pushed for controversial reforms, including those that would limit the influence of teachers’ unions.

New conservative members of the Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education have also received criticism over transparency issues. In December the three new members approved a lawyer’s contract without disclosing the terms during a public meeting.

Potential misuse on the part of school board members is a concern that is shared by Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, the vice chairwoman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. But Newell said that although she would have voted the bill out of committee, she was torn over how she would ultimately vote once it got to the Senate floor.

“I am a big transparency fan and I absolutely believe that there are potential misuses going on,” she said. “But it really is a tough bill.”

Hodge said she is disappointed over the outcome of the bill, but said she expects this effort to be taken up again next year.

“I think it’s an important issue,” Hodge said. “I think transparency should always be paramount.”

The Jefferson County Board of Education held a study session, March 13, at the Jeffco School District Education Center, 1829 Denver West.

Drive, Golden. Board members in attendance were President Ken Witt, Vice President Julie Williams, Second Vice President Lesley Dehlkemper, Secretary John Newkirk, and Treasurer, Jill Fellman.

During the meeting, the board heard an update on the 2014-2015 budget from district Chief Financial Officer, Lorie Gillis. The presentation highlighted figures for health care

reform; transfers to other funds, such as money for the Colorado Preschool Program; Special Education; mobile readiness; compensation; free fullday kindergarten and more. At the end of the presentation, the board questioned and approved further exploration of budget line items, such as mobile readiness, athletic transportation and equipment, and Virtual Academy expansion costs while leaving others to be discussed at the next budget meeting.

The board then approved ten placements to the Community

Representatives for the Performance Evaluation Council, or the 1338 Committee. In late February, the board announced an open application process for this committee, at which point administrators, educators, community members and district staff could apply to be a committee member.

The next board of education meeting is a special meeting held on March 20, and is a meeting between the board and the neighboring city councils and mayors.

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Spirits in the Wind hosts first glass show

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creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Spring is fast approaching and Golden’s Spirits in the Wind Gallery is reflecting that change this season with its latest glass show.

Eight glass artists will have their work on display at the gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., until April 12. Spirits in the Wind is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed Wednesday.

“We have mostly local artists, and a few national artists,” Pam Eggemeyer, the gallery owner and director said. “I wanted artists that didn’t just do vases, but also fused and blown glass, and sculptures.”

According to Eggemeyer, this is the first glass show featured in the gallery, but she has long enjoyed glass art and has been incorpoWHAT: Glass art show rating it into the items WHERE: Spirits in the Wind she sells for years.

Gallery “All the artwork 1211 Washington Ave., Golden is different, and that WHEN: On display until April is what I love about 12 glass — that one of a Monday through Saturday, 10 kind beauty,” she said. a.m. to 6 p.m.

“You never know how Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the work is going to Closed Wednesday come out — even as an COST: Free admittance artist you have limited INFORMATION: 303-279-1192 control.” or www.spiritsinthewindgalThe artists on dislery.com play are: Heidi Riha, who does art fused glass; Lorraine Coyle, who does crystal carving; Marcia Klump, who works in slump glass; Tammy Bality, who creates led crystal sculptures; Tammy Bality, who creates led crystal sculptures; Dave LaMure Jr.; who does glass sculpture; Steve

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The glass work on display at Spirits in the Wind gallery highlights the versatility of the medium and features functional and sculptural pieces. Courtesy photos Quintero, who creates hand blown glass; Paul Lockwood, who creates hand blown glass; and Anne Nye, who does art fused glass.

Some of the art on display will be functional — like tables and bowls — while others will be incredibly detailed pieces for display. Costs on items start as low as $10 and go up from there.

Coyle is a Colorado-based artist who has been working in the glass field for around 33 years. Glass work was something she became interested in as a young adult, and her work has received increasing amounts of attention as her skills have grown.

She opened up Evergreen Crystal, and has done work for the National Press Foundation, vocational awards presented by former president George H. Bush, and President Barack Obama’s 2008 inaguration luncheon.

“It’s been fun over the years to develop the skills that I needed to create these different kinds of pieces,” Coyle said. “Glass is a blank canvas, and its fun to find the shape I want in it.”

Coyle met Eggemeyer at a show in Denver, and the built up a relationship, that lead to Eggemery featuring Coyle’s work at the gallery.

“Anything people can visualize, I can do,” Coyle said.

“It’s a really funny process to work with people and get what they have in their mind out. It gives me a chance to get really creative.”

The glass show is a way for Eggemeyer to try something new out at Spirits in the Wind — something that she still gets excited about, 21 years after opening the gallery.

“We’re always looking for something unique to highlight here,” she said. “We want to give attention to things that other galleries may not do.”

For more information, call 303-279-1192 or visit www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

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FRIDAY/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.

FRIDAY/MARCH 21 TO APRIL 13 THEATER SHOW Evergreen Players presents “Apartment 3A” at 7:30 p.m. Fridays

and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, from March 21 to April 13, at CenterStage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Tickets available at 303-674-4934 or www. evergreenplayers.org. Show is rated R.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/MARCH 21-22 THEATER PRODUCTION Colorado ACTS presents “Alice in Wonderland,” a produc-

tion by the 8 to 12-year-old class, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 21, and at 2 and 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 22, at 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. A donation-only performance is at 2 p.m. Friday, March 21. Call 303-456-6772 or email coloradoacts@yahoo.com; go to www.coloradoacts.org.

SATURDAY/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.

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JAZZ CONCERT Café Del Sol presents an evening of jazz with Jazz Over Easy, from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Join Marti Henry on trombone and his swinging friends and enjoy Café Del Sol’s Mexican cuisine and famous Margaritas. Call 303-238-7999 for reservations.

SUNDAY/MARCH 23 AMERICAN TRIBUTE Colorado Repertory Singers will perform a celebration of American music in “Landscapes: An American Tribute” at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 23, at Golden Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis St. This is the third in a “Snap Shots” series of concerts. Sunday’s concert is free with donations accepted.

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SUNDAY/MARCH 23 ART AUCTION Wildcat Coffee, on the northwest corner of Simms and 64th, plans a silent art auction and show to benefit the Dumb Friends League. The theme of the show is Furry Friends. Artist Natasha McConnachie, of Golden, will display illustrations from her book “Kitty Cat Finds a Home.” Local artist Robin Lacey will have handmade cards with 100 percent of her profits going to DFL. The opening party is Sunday, Feb. 23, but you can drop by, see the art and put in bid anytime. Closing bid pay will be March 23.

WEDNESDAY/MARCH 26 BLOOD DRIVE St. Anthony Hospital community blood drive is 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 in Auditorium A located at 11600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

THURSDAY/MARCH 27 CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP Rock out with some fun garden crafts, such as rock sculptures, paintings, drawings and decorations. Stations will be set up so kids can choose which crafts they want to make. Cost depends on crafts. Rock and Roll garden crafts is at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 Your Week continues on Page 12

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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 cost and reservations, 303-209-4394.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY/MARCH 22-23, MARCH 29-30 GARDENING CLASSES Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, presents Vegetable Gardening 101 from 10-11:30 a.m. Fairy Garden workshop 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.

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TUESDAY/MARCH 25 ART LEAGUE The Wheat Ridge Art League will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., Wheat Ridge. After the meeting, local well-known artist Doug Dawson will present a demonstration about night scene pastels. Anyone in the Denver metro area is welcome to attend. Contact 303-2788247 or 303-421-1356 or lartus1@msn.com or t.f.douglass@comcast.net.

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COMING SOON/APRIL 5-6 CHOIR PERFORMANCE St. Martin’s Chamber Choir performs “Audience and Singer Favorites: Echoes from Twenty Years” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5, St. Elizabeth’s Church, Auraria Campus, 1060 St. Francis Way, Denver; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4500 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge. Go to StMartinsChamberChoir.org or call 303-298-1970.

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ESTATE PLANNING Pet trusts, outright bequests to caregivers and guardianship provisions will be discussed at Estate Planning for Pet Owners, a free seminar 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Dumb Friends Leauge, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver. RSVP by April 3 by calling 720-241-7150 or emailing mgrimme@ddfl.org.

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COMING SOON/APRIL 12 EGG HUNT Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation plans its annual Easter egg hunt for ages 2-9 at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Panorama Park, West 35th Avenue and Fenton Street. Children should arrive by 9:45 a.m. Cost is free; children need to bring their own baskets. The Easter Bunny will greet hunters. Call 303-231-1300; in case of inclement weather, call for reschedule information.

RECURRING EVENTS 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. Oneon-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.

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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.

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schools in the community — not only Jefferson County schools, but higher education in the city like Colorado Christian University, Red Rocks Community College and the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design.

“Their kids are our kids. Our kids are their kids. We simply cannot succeed unless they do,” he said.

Since opening the W Rail in April, the interest in developments in the areas has increased, and Murphy said there are 10 different proposed housing projects in the pipeline, which would create more than 1,800 housing units.

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cially along West Colfax, received a lot of attention during the speech. The impact the W Rail stations will have on the neighborhoods surrounding them will help spur growth and investment, like the Lamar Station Crossing apartments.

Looking to the future, Murphy said all the saving the city has done will allow for some strategic investments to increase development.

“We will in the coming year undertake frank assessments of areas of need like the JCRS Center, Jewell and Wadsworth and parts of Sheridan and Alameda boulevards,” he said. “We will inventory and prioritize capital spending and beautification projects throughout the city. We will assess how to continue meeting the needs of our growing seniors population.”

2014 is the 45th anniversary of Lakewood becoming a city, and

Murphy said its time to embrace the changes that are coming.

“Former Mayor Steve Burkholder always told me that ‘communities will either get better or worse — they cannot remain the same,’” Murphy said.

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Bill Marino, executive director of the Lakewood-West Colfax Business Improvement District, said that he thought the mayor’s speech was a courageous one, which embraced the opportunity all residents have to change the city.

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March 20, 2014

Cell phone use while driving ban fails

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com An effort to ban most cell phone uses while driving failed in a House committee on March 12.

The bill would have prohibited motorists from talking on cell phones unless they were using hands-free devices. The legislation also would have created tougher penalties for drivers who talk on their cell phones in school zones and construction areas, and would have banned phone gadgets from being used while behind the wheel, such as web surfing and applications.

Text messaging while driving is already illegal in Colorado.

But Democrats and Republicans alike expressed a myriad of concerns about the bill. Some said that the measure would lead to potential enforceability issues for law enforcement, while others didn’t think the proposed penalties went far enough.

Rep. Jovan Melton, D-Aurora, the bill sponsor, told the House Transportation and Energy Committee that, “at any given time, 9 percent of drivers are on their cell phones, so the likelihood of crashes increases.”

“We want to encourage people to put the phone down and put their hands on the wheel and focus on the road,” Melton said.

Melton’s effort was highlighted by emotional testimony on behalf of his bill from a Fort Collins woman whose daughter was killed by a driver who was distracted by her phone.

Shelley Forney wept as she told the story of her 9-year-old daughter Erica, who was riding on her bike, on her way home from school in 2008. A driver – who was talking

on her cell phone – became distracted and veered into the bike lane, striking the girl and causing her body to flip eight feet in the air before landing on the windshield.

The girl died two days later.

“She had a life that was taken from her for something that should have never happened,” Forney said.

Forney is a constituent of Rep. Randy Fischer, D-Fort Collins. Her testimony caused Fisher to choke back tears and to thank her for her courage in fighting for the legislation before he voted in favor of the bill.

But other lawmakers on the committee expressed concern with the bill before testimony ever began.

Rep. Ray Scott, D-Grand Junction, wondered how police could possibly enforce the law with their limited officer resources, with so many drivers using cell phones these days.

And Rep. Polly Lawrence, R-Douglas County, said it doesn’t take a cell phone to distract a driver. She said that a crying child or changing radio stations also can lead to accidents.

“There’s a lot of things that affect distracted drivers,” she said. “I don’t understand why we’re focusing just on a cell phone.”

It wasn’t just Republicans who had concerns. Rep. Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City, who also voted no, wasn’t fond of the law’s penalty structure, telling Melton that they “don’t go far enough.”

The bill would have created a “primary offense” for drivers who use their cell phones through school zones and construction areas, meaning police could impose

Rep. Jovan Melton, D-Aurora, listens as Shelley Forney speaks in support of his legislation that sought to ban most uses of cell phones while driving. The bill failed in the House Transportation and Energy Committee on March 12. Photo by Vic Vela a citation for the mere act of being on the phone. But, in all other cases, violating the cell phone law would have only resulted in a “secondary offense,” meaning drivers could only be cited for talking on their cell phones so long as they were initially stopped for another violation.

The bill’s maximum fines for violations would have been $50 for the first offense and $100 for the second.

Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada, also voted no. She was concerned that the law would hurt ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft, where drivers rely on cell phone applications to pick up drivers.

“I don’t know if we fully know what the scope of this is,” she said of the legislation.

But Rep. Max Tyler, D-Lakewood, the committee chairman, voted in favor of the measure. He took issue with a comment that was made by Scott, who talked about the difficulty of legislating “personal responsibility.”

“I don’t think we’re talking about personal responsibility,” Tyler said. “I think we’re talking about personal actions, which we legislate all the time.”

The bill failed in the committee following a 7-6 vote. However, the committee did not vote to officially kill the legislation this session, meaning Melton could still make changes and bring the effort back this year, if he chooses to do so.

legislative news in a hurry Gordon honored by lawmakers

Lawmakers took a break from their work on March 11, to pay tribute to a former legislative leader.

Members from both chambers of the General Assembly came together to remember Ken Gordon, a Denver Democrat

who died of a heart attack in December at the age of 63.

Gordon, a former state public defender, served in the House from 1992 to 2000 and was House minority leader for two years before being elected to the Senate, where he became that chamber’s majority leader

in his final year of office in 2008.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle lauded Gordon as an ethical and fair man and a revered party leader.

“He believed very much in what we do here under this gold dome and how it impacted the lives of everyone in this state,”

said Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver.

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jeffco news in a hurry Scholarships for Jeffco Seniors

The Colorado County Clerks Association has created a scholarship fund for Colorado resident high school seniors who are hoping to pursue higher education at any university, college, junior college or technical institution. The CCCA will grant one-time awards in the amount of $1,000.

Applicants must be graduating from a Colorado high school. Selection will be based on a minimum 3.25 grade point average; community involvement with an interest in government, business, political science; and financial need or hardship.

The application deadline is Friday, April

4, and must be turned in to the Jefferson County Clerk & Recorder’s Office. The scholarship information sheet and the application form are available at www.

Jeffco.us/clerk-and-recorder under “CCCA Scholarship Information.”

Fundraising luncheon with the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

The “Fabric & Friends” fundraising luncheon with a live and silent auction will be Saturday, March 29, at the Arvada Center.

Reservations are required with an RSVP by Monday, March 24. Cost is $45 per person.

To register call 303-277-0377. Donations

for auction items are welcome and can be taken to RMQM at 1213 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401 or call 303-215-9001.

JCLF donates to library programs

Jefferson County Library Foundation (JCLF) announced today that it will donate $170,000 in 2014 to support library programs including the Summer Reading Club, the Traveling Children’s Library and Early Literacy Playscapes and Programming. Funding will also go toward digital formats such as computers and laptops for teen areas, Early Literacy Stations with educational software, mini iPads for

education news in a hurry Jeffco Open Space Youth Trail building

The Trail Stewartship Team is accepting applications from Jeffco youth, ages 14-18, until March 31.

The program employs community youth through the summer to help with seasonal trail maintenance and construction. The position pays $8 per hour and is physically demanding and challenging.

Selection will be 11 a.m., April 4, at the Open Space office. The position will begin Jun. 17. Selected applicants will need to attend an orientation, Jun. 3.

For more information or to apply, call the Open Space Trail hotline, 303-2715965.

Union negotiation meetings begin

The Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA) and the Colorado

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Education Association (CEA) have begun negotiations with the Jeffco Board of Education.

The unions will hosting six weeks of meetings 4-9 p.m., at the Jeffco Education Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden.

The negotiation meetings will work with the two entities to develop processes and ideas, working together to meet the needs of the school district and its students.

The first meeting was held March 10, where the two parties outlined the workload, contract extensions, class sizes, and leaves. Moving forward they will discuss budgets, benefit packages and information and continue with previously discussed topics.

For more information or to find an upcoming meeting, visit www.jcea.coloradoea.org.

LAC kicks off new events in April

Lakewood Arts Council will be bringing new shows to its gallery in April.

Upstairs in the loft gallery, there will be artwork by the Ken Caryl Art Guild, and downstairs in the members’ gallery there will be an open-themed exhibit, and the art of Peggy Schey will be highlighted in the display window.

New workshops to be offered in April are jewelry making with Anita Lamprell, a floral watercolor workshop with Susan Gordon and in the literary sector is a free book discussion group facilitated by the Lighthouse Writers Workshop. The book is “Housekeeping” by Marilynne Robinson.

The gallery, located at 85 S. Union Blvd., is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625 for details.

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the eTrain mobile computer training lab and more computer tables available for checkout. JCFL will support the Library’s Culture Pass program, which offers free passes to local cultural attractions; Jeffco Stories, a program designed to capture and archive oral histories from Jefferson County residents; and Book Club Kits to promote a culture of reading in the community.

To donate to the Foundation, visit jeffcolibrary.org/donate, or mail contribution to The Jefferson County Library Foundation, 10790 W. 50th Ave., Suite 200, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

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Lakewood Police Department’s Youth Police Academy will take be June 2-6 at the Lakewood Police Department.

The academy is daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Teens ages 16-18 from local high

schools with a GPA of 2.0 or better are eligible.

Participants experience hands-on activities such as slow speed driving maneuvers, making an arrest and even participating in a “shoot — don’t shoot” exercise similar to those used by police agents.

In addition, teens learn what it is like to investigate a crime scene, participate in a mock trial and even interact with a live police K-9 unit.

Applications are available at the Lakewood Police Department Front Desk or on line at www.lakewood.org/YPA/ and are due by April 7. If accepted, there is a $20 registration fee.

Submitted completed applications to the Lakewood Police Department, Juvenile Crime Unit, Attn: Meg Bogacz, 445 S Allison Parkway, Lakewood CO 80226 or drop them at the Lakewood Police Department front desk.

For further information on the Youth Police Academy, contact: Investigative Technician Meg Bogacz, Lakewood Police Department, Juvenile Crime Unit at 303987-7230 or megbog@lakewoodco.org.

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legislation that sought to revoke prisoners’ earned time credits when they commit new, violent crimes while behind bars.

The bill had previously passed the House with large bipartisan support. But Democrats on the Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee voted down the bill, with some arguing that the legislation was over-broad and might discourage good behavior on the part of inmates.

Right now, the Department of Corrections is unable to strip away early release credits that prisoners earn for good behavior or for taking part in treatment programs behind bars, regardless of whether inmates commit violent crimes while incarcerated.

The bill — which was sponsored by Republican House members Frank McNulty of Highlands Ranch, Mark Waller of Colorado Springs and Republican Sen. Bernie Herpin, also of Colorado Springs — was crafted in response to last year’s murder of former DOC chief Tom Clements, who was shot to death at his Monument home. The man suspected of killing Clements, Even Ebel, had received early release credit, even though he had committed violent crimes behind bars.

Student counseling bill moves forward

A bill that seeks to provide more counseling services for students at secondary schools passed a Senate committee on March 13.

Senate Bill 150 would double the funding that’s available through the current School Counselor Corps Grant Program, which was created by the Legislature in 2008 to improve counseling services in schools.

The bill, which is sponsored by Democratic Sens. Rachel Zenzinger of Arvada and Nancy Todd of Aurora, would increase school counseling funds that are provided by the State Board of Education to $10

million a year, an increase of $5 million in annual funding.

The bill provides more counseling services — which were cut as part of education budget woes during the recent recession — to students in grade levels 6-12.

The bill now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Greyhound racing bill signed into law Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill into law on March 10 that will ban greyhound racing in Colorado.

Greyhound racing hasn’t taken place in the state for several years and was a sport that had seen its revenues decline for several years here before the last track closed in 2008.

House Bill 1146 bans greyhound racing from here on out, although it will remain legal to bet on the sport through simulcast wagering that is available at off-track betting venues.

Ban on online lottery sales passes committee A bipartisan bill that seeks to place a three-year prohibition on online or telephone purchases of lottery tickets cleared its first legislative hurdle on March 13.

Sponsors of House Bill 1142 argue that lottery sales through technological sources would hurt local businesses, especially convenience stores, who make thousands of dollars from those sales every year.

For years, online lottery sales had been banned by the Colorado Lottery Commission because the U.S. Department of Justice said those sales violated the federal Wire Act. However, the justice department dropped the prohibition in 2011.

After having previously passed the House, the bill — which is sponsored by House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland and Sens. Jeanne Nicholson, D-Black Hawk and Kevin Grantham, RCanon City — passed the Senate Finance Committee last week and will soon be voted on by the full Senate.

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Jeffco Baseball Highlights: Arvada loses slugfest Wheat Ridge, Green Mountain open season with wins

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com New coach looking for first win Arvada lost a slugfest to Skyview falling 12-10 Saturday at Skyview High School.

The loss was the Bulldogs’ second of the season, as they lost their season opener to Peak-to-Peak 5-2 Thursday at Arvada High School.

First year Arvada coach Eugene Carbajal may still be in search of that first victory, but his Bulldogs do look much improved from last season.

Arvada (0-2) was 3-15-1 (1-13 in 4A Jeffco) last season. This season the team looked to get back to .500.

The Bulldogs will host Arvada April 2 at 4 p.m.

Rams tough on Adams City in blowout Green Mountain pounded Adams City 21-1 in its season opener Thursday at Adams City High School.

The Rams scored 14 runs in the fourth inning and blew out Adams City behind junior Josh Ramirez who went 2-for-3 with a home run. Ramirez also threw three innings giving up two hits and a single run.

In addition, Green Mountain freshman Dylan Jacob went 2-for-2 with a home run and five RBI’s.

The Rams (1-0) will host George Washington Thursday at 4:15 p.m.

Farmers open 2014 with victory Wheat Ridge won its season opener dropping Roosevelt 8-5 Thursday at Roosevelt High School.

The Farmers got three runs in the first inning and then three more in the sixth inning and were able to hold off Roosevelt who cut Wheat Ridge’s deficit to 6-5 late in the con-

After only three wins in 2013 Arvada had designs on becoming an impact team in 4A Jeffco led by first year manager Eugene Carbajal this season. Photo by Daniel Williams

test.

But Wheat Ridge got two more runs in the seventh inning with the help of junior Willie Harris who went 2-for-5 and drove in a run.

In addition, junior Diego Garcia hit a three-run home run, and senior Lane Wagoner went 2-for-3.

The Farmers (1-0) will play at Arcadia, a school in Arizona, in the Coach Bob National Tournament Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Pirates can’t hang on to beat JFK Despite a dozen strikeouts from their ace, Alameda was beat by John F. Kennedy 3-2 in its season opener Thursday at Ken-

nedy High School.

Down 2-1 the Pirates tied the contest 2-2 in the seventh inning, only to give the lead back to Kennedy in the bottom half of the same frame.

Alameda junior pitcher Anthony “Bubba” Bellante threw good enough, which included 12 strikeouts, but the Pirates could not seal the deal. Bellante also went 1-for-3 and scored a run.

In addition, Alameda senior Raul Rivera went 2-for-3 and drove in two runs.

The Pirates (0-1) will play at Thornton Thursday at 4 p.m.

Mustangs show no mercy in victory

Five different Ralston Valley players had multiple hits in their 13-2 win over Eaglecrest Saturday at Eaglecrest High School.

The Mustangs erupted for nine runs in the third inning behind senior Jake Griffins’ 2-for-3 outing that included four RBI. Senior Mitch Robinson was also very productive for Ralston Valley going 2-for-3 with two RBI. And senior Jordan Holloway went 3-for4. Holloway also recorded his first victory of the season throwing five innings while giving up three hits on five runs and striking out seven batters.

Ralston Valley (1-0) will play Flowing Wells, a team in Arizona, Tuesday at 5 p.m.

After tough week Lady Jags looking for first win of season D’Evelyn trying to regain their form from 2012 season

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com LAKEWOOD — D’Evelyn girls’ soccer is still in search of its first victory of the season after falling to a pair of 5A Jeffco teams last week.

The Jaguars were beat by Chatfield 2-0 Thursday at Lakewood Memorial Field.

D’Evelyn was not outclassed by its opposition from a higher class but the Jaguars are having problems scoring.

Chatfield sophomore Bree Bezdek scored the Chargers first goal in the second half.

And junior Made Giomona made it a 2-0 game with her goal in the second period that barely beat D’Evelyn sophomore goaltender Courtney Stutheit.

The loss wasn’t for lack of effort. The Jaguars had multiple scoring opportuni-

Emily Garnier of D’Evelyn explodes the ball off her foot and attempts to set up her teammates near the net during the Jaguars’ 2-0 loss to Chatfield Saturday at Lakewood Memorial Field. Photo by Daniel Williams ties and peppered two Chatfield goalies for nine total shots in goal. They simply could not convert.

Earlier in the week the Jaguars were

beat by Bear Creek 1-0 Monday at Bear Creek High School.

The Bears’ single second half goal stood up as the winning goal, and junior goal-

Faith Christian boys finish third at state tourney

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com COLORADO SPRINGS — No. 9 Faith Christian boys’ basketball had its Cinderella bid at another state championship fall short.

The Eagles fell to No. 4 Colorado Academy 66-46 in the Final Four on Friday at Air Force Academy.

Colorado Academy went on to lose to No. 2 Holy Family 53-52 in dramatic fashion in the 3A state championship game.

Faith Christian then beat No. 3 Colorado

Springs Christian 53-52 to take third place at the state tournament.

The Eagles led the entire first half but the Lions took a third quarter lead and both teams battled down the stretch.

And though Faith Christian fell short of winning yet another state championship, its road to third place this season was very impressive.

The Eagles lost three of the first five games of the season before they got it figured out. But once they did, they became one of the best 3A teams in the state.

Faith Christian (18-9, 6-2 in league play) won eight of nine games during one stretch

mid season, and despite losing two games in the Metro league tournament just two weeks ago, the Eagles made an incredible run to the Final Four.

Faith Christian beat No. 24 The Academy, No. 8 Alamosa and No. 16 Manitou Springs before falling to Colorado Academy.

In addition, the Eagles could go from No. 9 seed to No. 1 seed next season as they graduate just three seniors and return the core of their team including their top two scorers in junior Spencer Bazz (15.9 points per game and 4.9 rebounds per game) and sophomore Gabriel Hegarty (11.7 ppg and 5.8 rpg).

ie Hunter Worthley stopped everything D’Evelyn kicked at her.

D’Evelyn is struggling to replace graduated Madi Hall, who led the team with eight goals last season. The Jaguars have now scored only a single goal in three games this season, a first half goal by Laura Wolff in a 5-1 loss to Valor Christian last Thursday.

The Jaguars finished 9-5-2 last season and their 5-2 4A Jeffco record had them in the mix for a league title up until the last game of the regular season. D’Evelyn finished just behind Green Mountain and Evergreen in 4A Jeffco last season but they finished 2013 on a seven game winning streak which included a playoff win over Weld County.

If the Jaguars want to put themselves back in play for a league title they need to regain their 2013 form before the start of league play in two weeks.

D’Evelyn (0-3) will play Centaurus Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the North Area Athletic Complex.

SportS quiz 1) In 2013, Henry Blanco became the second majorleague catcher to hit a grand slam at age 41 or older.

Who was the first?

2) How many players were picked ahead of Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter in baseball’s Amateur Draft in 1992?

3) In 2012, Frank Gore set a 49ers record with his 51st NFL career rushing touchdown. Who had held the record?

Answers 1) Carlton Fisk was 43 when he did it for the Chicago White Sox in 1991.

2) Five players.

3) Roger Craig and Joe Perry.

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S LAX: Golden starts with double loss March 20, 2014

Rams, Farmers both cruise to wins in season openers

Scoreboard D’EVELYN HIGH SCHOOL Track and Field 4A Jeffco Meet D’Evelyn came in first place for both the boys and girls with 150.5 and 164.5 points, respectively. The Alameda girls came in sixth place with 25 points, while the boys came in eighth place with 25 points. Green Mountain girls had 12 points for eighth place and the boys had 33 points for seventh place.

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com Demons looking for first win Golden boys’ lacrosse dropped both of its season opening games falling 10-1 to Dakota Ridge Wednesday at Trailblazer Stadium.

Then on Saturday the Demons were beat 10-3 by Windsor at Trailblazer.

Windsor took a 7-2 lead into halftime, and although Golden was much improved in the second half they were never able to generate enough offense to get back into the contest.

Despite the losses the Demons look like an improved unit from last season. Golden coach Kurt Olhen has put together a challenging nonleague schedule to prepare his team for 4A Jeffco foes Wheat Ridge and Green Mountain once league play rolls around.

So while the Demons might struggle in the early part of the season, Olhen hopes that will translate to late season victories.

Rams split first two of 2014 Green Mountain split its first two games of the season winning its season opener 12-9 Wednesday at Pueblo West High School.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL Girls lacrosse Green Mountain 5, Cherry Creek 18 The Green Mountain girls fought hard against Cherry Creek. Hannah Petro was amazing in goal with 23 saves.

Payton Gabriel and Lauren Conant scored two goals each and Genevieve Marion-Kramer scored one goal.

LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Boys swimming Golden’s Thomas Topper who is known for being a stout defender unloads on his Dakota Ridge counterpart during the Demons’ 10-1 loss to Dakota Ridge Wednesday at Trailblazer Stadium. Photo by Daniel Williams The Rams scored five third period goals to come back and take the lead which they would never relinquish.

Green Mountain junior Jack Day scored four games, and senior Greg Haller scored three goals and assisting on two more.

However, the Rams were beat by Steamboat Springs 10-4 Friday at Trailblazer Stadium.

Steamboat Springs scored four second period goals, and Green Mountain could never

close the gap.

The Rams (1-1) will play at St. Mary’s Friday at 6 p.m.

Farmers pick up where they left off Reigning champs and top ranked Wheat Ridge improved to 2-0 with a pair of opening week wins.

The Farmers went on the road to beat Utah’s Brighton 8-7 Friday in Salt Lake City.

Senior John Roach scored three goals, and junior Dima Makarov score a pair of goals as

Wheat Ridge held off its out-ofstate opponent.

The Farmers also won their season opener 9-8 Monday at Mullen High School.

Wheat Ridge scored five third period goals needed to come back to beat the Mustangs.

Markaov scored four goals, and senior Max Marcum added three more goals in the victory.

The Farmers (2-0) will host Air Academy Friday at 4:30 p.m. at Pennington Field.

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Lakewood 559, Bear Creek 371.5 Lakewood qualified both their 200 free relay team as well as their A and B Medley relay teams for the 5A state meet. The 200 free relay finished with a time of 1:45.21.

The two medley teams finished at 1:36.52 and 1:42.62, respectively.

UPCOMING GAMES Boys swimming FRIDAY 4 p.m. - Lakewood @ Green Mountain SATURDAY 8;30 a.m. - Lakewood vs. Dick Rush Invitational @ Thornton

Track and Field SATURDAY 9 a.m. - D’Evelyn at Sabercat Invitational @ Sports Authority Stadium

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF MaR 10, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to apr 19) although you tend to bore easily and leave others to finish what you start, this is one time when you’d be wise to complete things on your own. Then you can move on to something new.

TAURUS (apr 20 to May 20) Your indecision about a personal situation might come out of those mixed signals you’re getting. Best not to make any commitments until you have a better sense of how things are going.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) a dispute appears to be getting out of hand. But you should be able to step in and bring it all under control soon. Be patient. News about a potential career move might be delayed.

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GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Career obligations could interfere with important personal plans. But using a combination of common sense and compromise helps resolve the dilemma to everyone’s satisfaction.

LEO (Jul 23 to aug 22) a stressful situation drains some of your energy reserves. But you soon bounce back in time to finish your tasks and enjoy a welldeserved weekend getaway.

VIRGO (aug 23 to Sept 22) This is a good time to throw a party for friends and colleagues and surprise them with your dazzling domestic skills. You also might want to reconsider that career move you put on hold.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) a sudden change of mind by someone you relied on could cause a delay in moving ahead with your plans. But those whom you’ve helped out before are prepared to return the favor.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) You start the week feeling too shy to speak up in front of others. However, your self-assurance soon takes over, giving you the confidence you need to make yourself heard.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) One way to deal with a pesky personal dilemma this week is to meet it head-on. Insist on an explanation of why the situation reached this point and what can be done to change it.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) The creative Capricorn finds several outlets for her or his talents this week. also note that while a romantic connection looks promising, remember to allow it to develop on its own.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) You stand out this week as the best friend a friend can have. But be careful that you don’t take too many bows, or you might see gratitude replaced with resentment.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) What seems to be an ideal investment should be checked out thoroughly before you snap at the offer and find yourself hooked by an expensive scam.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your wisdom is matched by your generosity. You are a person who people know they can rely on. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia.com WHEAT RIDGE - The Lady Farmers are off to a fast start, beating a pair of 5A Jeffco teams last week.

Wheat Ridge came back to beat Dakota Ridge in overtime in its season opener Monday at Wheat Ridge High School.

Sophomore Susan Whitney was positioned perfectly and buried a cross to beat the Eagles in extra time.

This was after her teammate freshman Alexander Nillen tied the game at 1-1 with a goal in the second half.

However, Wheat Ridge was beat three days later by 5A Jeffco power Columbine 1-0 at Columbine High School.

The Farmers gave up a second half goal to Rebels’ junior Kelcey Cavarra which stood as the game’s only score.

Columbine already has four wins this season.

But Wheat Ridge responded Saturday getting another victory over a 5A Jeffco squad beating Bear Creek 2-0 at Lakewood Memorial Field.

The Farmers are on a mission to win a 4A Jeffco league title this season, something they fell just short of doing last season.

Wheat Ridge finished fourth in a very competitive league last season with a 12-5-2 overall record and a 4-2-1 league record.

The Farmers (2-1) will play Mullen Thursday, 6 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Field.

However, its overall record was better than both Evergreen, and D’Evelyn who finished second and third.

In addition, their 12 wins matched league winner Green Mountain’s 12. But the Rams were 6-0-1 in league last season and have set the standard Wheat Ridge is now trying to match.

The Farmers (2-1) will play Mullen Thursday, 6 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Field.

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Fun twists in ‘Thicket’ “The Thicket” by Joe R. Lansdale 2013, Mulholland Books $26 / $29 Canada 352 pages You know who your friends are.

They’re the ones who keep your secrets, or your car keys when you need them to.

They’ll loan you five minutes or five dollars, tell you when your ideas are good and your breath is bad, and can be counted on, but never out. You’d like to think they’d even take a bullet for you but, as in the new novel, “The Thicket” by Joe R. Lansdale, you hope you’ll never have to know.

It all started with the pox.

Right after Jack Parker and his Grandpa finished burying Jack’s Ma and Pa, dead from the disease, Grandpa decided that Jack and his little sister, Lula, would be better off in Kansas City with their Aunt Tessle.

And that might’ve been true – they’d never know because, while crossing the Sabine River, they were attacked by bandits and Lula was kidnapped.

His Grandpa dead, his sister gone, 17-year-old Jack ended up in a nearby town where he hoped to find The Law but instead found a dead sheriff, a black boar hog with tusks, and a tall Negro man who was commencing to bury the aftermath of mob justice. The man introduced himself as Eustace, and told Jack that he was a tracker and could help him find the men that took Lula – but it wouldn’t come cheap and he wouldn’t do it unless they could “get Shorty to sign up.”

With the hog tagging alongside, Eustace took Jack down a “rabbit path” to meet with Shorty. As they neared Shorty’s home, Jack saw a child peering through a telescope and it took him a minute to understand that he wasn’t meeting with a child. He was meeting with a dwarf.

Eustace seemed a little unstable. Shorty

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He didn’t want violence or bloodshed. He didn’t want any trouble at all, really. He only wanted his sister back.

And he’d learn quick enough what it would take to get her. Let’s say you planned to write a story set in, oh, about 1916 in Texas. Borrow a little from The Wizard of Oz, a little Mark Twain, and make a nod toward classic western literature. Add humor, some savagery, and remove just about everything “PC” – and you might come close to the perfection that is “The Thicket.”

Actually, scratch that. Don’t even try.

Nobody does a modern-western novel like author Joe R. Lansdale.

And that’s good because you won’t find any fully-stereotypical “western” characters in a Lansdale novel. You’ll find the gunslinger, a prostitute, and a man-boy who grows up fast, yes, but they don’t do things the way they do in other westerns.

You’ll find them in shocking situations of cruelty and violence with rays of goodness and surprising playfulness, though, and it works. It works wonderfully.

If you’re in the mood for something down-and-dirty but oh-so-enjoyable, here’s your book. Read “The Thicket” and then loan it out carefully.

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