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May 5, 2016 VOLUME 92 | ISSUE 38

Lakewood swimming enters the home stretch.

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District’s plan would consolidate, close schools School officials say $420 million proposal addresses Lakewood needs, enrollment trends

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Green Mountain High School agriculture students visit the show pigs at Flatland Showpigs farm in Merino. Photo by Clarke Reader

Living life on the farm Green Mountain ag students visit east Colorado farms for hands-on experience

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Editor’s Note: This is the sixth in an occasional series that follows Green Mountain High School’s agriculture program for its first year.

Students in Green Mountain High School’s animal sciences class

recently took their learning from the classroom to real life. And that meant getting their hands sticky, their shoes muddy and their noses used to the pungent odors of farm life.

Instructor Courtney Mayo and 30 of her students recently toured the Quail Ridge Dairy Farm in Fort Morgan and Flatland Showpigs in Merino.

“It’s important for these students to come out here and learn about this culture and make the connection,” Mayo said. “I can stand there and lecture all day, but out here they can actually put their hands on the topics they’re learning about.”

The animal sciences students are part of Green Mountain’s first agricultural studies program, which launched in August and provides students with an in-depth study of the ways agriculture impacts daily life.

They learn about agricultural careers, Future Farmers of America and get hands on learning opportunities.

The two farms allowed students to compare large-scale, businessoriented farming with smaller family approaches.

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Sustaining the Lakewood community City recognizes businesses, organizations and individuals who make city healthier

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com For the ninth year, Lakewood celebrated the enormous strides and innovation accomplished in the area of sustainability with the Lakewood Sustainability Awards on April 25.

“We have a great opportunity to honor folks in our community who take

time out of their busy schedules to try to make the community a better place,” said Mayor Adam Paul during the awards ceremony. “It’s amazing to listen to what’s going on in our community and how people are just doing little things to improve their world.”

The city receives nominations for businesses, organizations and individuals who are working to make their community healthier. A committee then considers nominees based on the project’s overall scope, how innovation was embraced and challenges overcome, and transferability to other communities and initiatives.

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The 2016 Jefferson County Schools facilities master plan proposes dramatic changes over the next seven years, including the closure of seven schools, consolidating 10 elementary schools into five new buildings, moving 44 sixth grades to middle schools and modifying boundary lines.

The $420 million plan affects each of the 154 schools in the district — providing needed renovations to many — but has left many parents, teachers and community members asking for more information.

“It’s a very large plan that leaves questions for every school community in the district and some items don’t have answers yet,” said Shawna Fritzler, Arvada parent and founder of Support Jeffco Kids. “There are specifics that parents need to bring up to ensure the best possible outcomes. Even things the district has not thought of must come to light in these discussions.”

Introduced to the public and the Board of Education on April 21, the plan examines each facility’s maintenance needs and condition, past bond promises, efficiency, program growth, population density changes and enrollment trends.

“The objective is to provide an optimal environment for teaching and learning,” said Steve Bell, chief facilities officer for Jeffco Public Schools. In January, the school board directed the facilities staff to revise the existing plan, which happens every five years.

Eight community meetings will be held from May 31 to June 9 to give all stakeholders the opportunity to review the plan and provide feedback on their area’s proposals. To find a list of these meetings, visit www.jeffcopublicschools.org/fmp.

Changes may occur in each of the district’s articulation areas — which designate the neighborhood elementary, middle and high school students attend according to where they live. If approved by the school board, the projects listed

“Each of these recipients had innovative and beautiful ideas in sustainability,” Ward 1 councilwoman Ramey Johnson said. “My hope is you will look at what some of these folks have done, copy it in your area and maybe improve on it.”

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JULIA EHRLICH Dakota Ridge student and future CU cheerleader

About me I was born in Denver. I grew up in Lakewood and went to school in Littleton at Dakota Ridge High School. Growing up I have loved to explore the outdoors hiking, visiting Red Rocks and swimming at local pools. In my youth I did tennis, dance and gymnastics, but of these things, I favored the tumbling aspect of gymnastics. I have a younger sister and two loving parents that have supported me all throughout my life.

School and the future I have attended Dakota Ridge High School for the past four years. I was quiet around people I did not know. But as high school continued, I learned to become more comfortable around people and become the social and outgoing person who I am today.

I started cheerleading six years ago.

My freshman year I made varsity and my team won the state championship in the co-ed division as well as back-toback state champions my sophomore year. I am looking forward to cheering on the Buffs at the University of Colorado Boulder.

In my free time In my free time I like to explore the outdoors, travel and stay active. Hiking is one of my personal favorites. I love to discover the secrets that Mother Nature has to offer. I also like to travel to different places in order to experience different

Dakota Ridge student Julia Ehrlich will be graduating in less then a month and is looking forward to attending the University of Colorado-Boulder in the fall.

She also made the college’s cheer team.

Courtesy photo culture and how others live. Whether it be close to home or a plane trip away, I always enjoy traveling to new places. Like any other cheerleader, I love to tumble wherever I can.

What I learned as a cheerleader As a cheerleader I have learned that that the work is worth it. I trained hard and put in work to make my high school team, and in reward I could not have asked for a better high school experience.

There have been many times in my life where I have struggled to find the answer.

But I realized that if I put time and effort into what I want to accomplish I know that there will be a reward and I will succeed. I found this out when I wanted to join the CU-Boulder cheerleading team and I put in hard work and effort by not only getting into the school I wanted, but also becoming a cheerleader for the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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Wendy Hightower, 35 and eight months pregnant, sat on the grass near a small gray and bronze headstone adorned with trinkets of family life — a snow globe from Disney World, a ceramic Easter Ann Macari bunny, shiny pinwheels that spin in a Healey breeze.

As she had done almost every day for two years, Wendy talked to her daughter, Madison, an exuberant 2-year-old who had died suddenly from an E. coli infection.

Regan Beisenherz-Rouse, 18, exploring the cemetery for photos to shoot for class, noticed as Wendy laid crimson Stargazer lilies — a flower Regan loved — on the ground. She saw the tears on her face.

And she felt compelled to walk over.

Wendy told her she had lost a child.

That these 15 minutes on her way home were her one-on-one prayer time with Madison. That when the baby was born, she wouldn’t be able to visit every day.

Regan told Wendy about her passion for photography and dancing with the Littleton High School team. They talked for about 20 minutes, then said goodbye.

But Wendy couldn’t stop thinking about Regan, wondering how she spelled her name, turning the conversation over and over in her mind.

“I don’t know why I felt so strong about it — I just did,” Wendy says about the encounter. “I didn’t have her last name. I didn’t figure I’d ever see her again.”

A week later, Wendy found a Ziploc bag resting on Madison’s grave. Inside was a photograph of her headstone. On the back, these words: “Now, you’ll be able to see her every day. Regan.”

Regan Beisenherz-Rouse, left, meets her namesake, Regan Hightower, for the first time. Courtesy photo Wendy started to cry.

And so begins this story about how an act of kindness nearly 17 years ago set in motion a chain of events that spun threads of joy from sorrow. How, sometimes, something as simple as a name can mean everything. And how, maybe, just maybe, unseen forces weave a little magic when it’s most needed.

• • • Madison was the third child in Wendy and Dennis Hightower’s family. Soon after her death in August 1997, they decided to reverse Dennis’ vasectomy, performed after Madison’s birth.

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Making community stronger Comcast Cares partners with nonprofit Action Center to make a difference

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Action Center is well-known in Jefferson County for the work it does to help people return to the path of selfsufficiency.

Now, national companies are taking notice.

On April 30, about 100 Comcast employees turned up at the center for the annual Comcast Cares Day. Volunteers sorted donated school supplies, packed nonperishable foods, stocked the grocery area and helped to clean up the facility.

“We’re getting larger and larger companies several times a month doing service days with us,” said Barbara Penning, director of Volunteer Programs and In Kind Donations with the center. “We go through a tremendous amount of product here, and it’s wonderful when we can focus volunteer groups on these tasks.”

Comcast has had care-day events for the past 14 years all over the country. Leslie Oliver, director of media and external communications for Comcast, said about 8,000 employees donated their time to local organizations in Colorado.

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“It shows our employees the impact of joining together to make an impact,” Oliver said. “The Action Center is such a great organization for the Jeffco community, and the work it does really resonates with residents.”

This is the first time Comcast and the Action Center have worked together like this, said Rebecca Ullman, Comcast’s project coordinator.

“There’s some great team-building and camaraderie that gets developed during these events,” she said. “People bring their families and it’s an enjoyable day for everyone.”

The Action Center has also recently worked with AT&T. Penning said the interest from large companies is a result of the incredible work done at the center, and community awareness about the importance of these services.

“People know when they volunteer here they will donate their time and leave knowing they made a difference,” she said. “Our role is to take advantage of this desire in the community and bring that energy to the fore.”

For Comcast employees, volunteer opportunities are one of the best things about the job, Oliver said.

“The purpose of all our technology is to connect people,” she said. “When people are connected, and connected to their community, that community is stronger.”

Stefanie Suntum, Advanced Services project manager, works with a Comcast volunteer at The Action Center as part of Comcast Cares Day. Courtesy photo

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REAL ESTATE galvanized pipe or aluminum wirMy experience has been that TODAY ing? Does it have a backflow premost sellers are completely forthvention device and does that device coming in disclosing known dework? fects, both past and present, in Also, there are sections of this their homes, and that post-closing form which ask whether an applidiscovery of undisclosed defects is ance is in working condition, and almost unheard of. Compare this many sellers check “no” when they to when you purchase a used car. should check “not applicable.”

Even when you buy the car from a These are some of the reasons why dealer offering a used car warranI like to check my sellers’ data entry ty, it is truly “buyer beware.”

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Although the listing agent required by law to disclose all Realtor® should not complete the disclosure, known material defects in a home they are selling. The listing agent is particular- I recommend that the listing agent function as the seller’s scribe. By that, I mean that he or ly at risk for failing to disclose any defects she pulls up the form on their computer and known by him or her, but it is possible that a asks each question, explaining where necesseller may fail to reveal known defects to his sary and filling in the answers which the seller or her listing agent.

While disclosure is required, the completion provides. It speeds up the process and of the state-approved Sellers Property Disclo- makes the document as accurate as possible.

As the listing agent, I rarely need to impress sure is not required. The only time you’re upon my sellers the importance of being comlikely to see that document not completed by pletely honest, and only once in 14 years has the seller is when the seller is an investor or a buyer of one of my listings made a claim inheritor of the property and frankly is not faafter closing that certain known defects had miliar with the property. The same is true of lenders who acquire the property through fore- not been disclosed. In that case lawyers were retained by both parties (and by me as the closure.

The Sellers Property Disclosure is a compli- agent), but the case was not pursued by the buyer because (1) the buyer had chosen not cated 6-page document that should be completed by the seller to his or her “current actual to hire his own inspector and (2) there was no knowledge.” It asks about every aspect of the way to prove that the hidden defects were property — structural, HVAC, appliances, en- known to the seller (or to me as agent).

Let’s say, however, that a seller has failed vironmental issues, electrical & plumbing systo disclose to his agent and to the buyer a tems, water & sewer, roof, and much more.

Although a seller can check “do not know” for known defect, which is then discovered by the buyer. What is the buyer’s recourse? each item, I encourage my sellers to answer First of all, the contract to buy the property “yes” or “no” according to their current actual knowledge, so it doesn’t raise questions in the states that both parties must go through mediation before suing, although case law sugmind of a buyer.

After a seller completes this form to the best gests that this provision does not apply after closing. (Courts typically will require it, howevof their ability, I always check it before they er, when a lawsuit is filed.) The cost of mediasign because there are many questions that

tion is a few hundred dollars paid in advance by each party. The mediator will attempt to have the parties compromise rather than hold out for legal action, which either party can do.

As long as the real estate professional was unaware of a hidden defect, his mandatory errors & omissions insurance will cover him for the claim and provide his legal defense.

Inspectors should have their own errors & omissions coverage. Hire an inspector with that coverage so you will have recourse if the

defect was something he or she should have reasonably been expected to uncover.

Although licensed real estate professionals has limited legal authority for reviewing stateapproved real estate contracts, it is appropriate on occasion for buyers and sellers to consult with a real estate attorney. Our attorney is Hap Burnham, 303-278-2200, who reviewed this article prior to publication. He welcomes calls from readers about specific legal issues regarding a real estate transaction.

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Wheat Ridge High School senior Mark Dingle explains his Capstone project as part of the school’s Capstone Evening on April 25. Photo by Clarke Reader

It’s an oft-repeated statistic that the number one fear for most people is public speaking.

This might be particularly true as a teenager, when young people are still growing into themselves and in confidence.

To help students overcome this fear, Wheat Ridge High School Principal Griff Wirth invites Wheat Ridge community leaders, residents, former students and friends to participate in the school’s Senior Capstone Evening.

The sixth annual Capstone Evening was April 25 this year, and nearly 100 judges participated by listening to presentations from seniors about their year-long capstone projects.

“We try to engage the community in the

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was treated for a traumatic head injury, multiple facial fractures and subdural bleeding. He died on Aug. 22, 2014.

One of Gomez’s three roommates reported she was awakened at 11:30 a.m. by another roommate who had witnessed part of the assault, and as she was dialing 911, Brammeier came back into the house, took money from Gomez’s pockets and retrieved the Mag-Lite he had used as a bludgeon, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said.

Brammeier went to his parent’s home in Larkspur where he broke in, stole property, then left Colorado. He was located in Hartley County, Texas, on Aug. 5, 2014 and extradited to Jefferson County.

During his trial, Brammeier testified that he was angry about a $20 drug

Jury finds Brammeier guilty of murder Following a week-long trial and five hours of deliberation, a Jefferson County jury found Charlie Robert Brammeier, 32, guilty for the death of Lakewood resident Timothy Gomez, 43.

Verdicts came in on April 26, and the jury found Brammeier guilty of two counts of murder, burglary, aggravated robbery and aggravated motor vehicle theft. All are felony charges.

At 11:45 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2014 Lakewood police responded to 1250 S. Pierce St. and found Gomez lying on the couch after being brutally assaulted. Gomez was transported to the hospital where he

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lives of our kids,” Wirth said during an introduction to the judges. “It’s a tough thing to do for anyone to get up there and present ideas, and then defend them.”

Judges were spread out in classrooms, the library and lobby. They listened as students presented on a variety of topics, from addiction and artistic movements to designer drugs and mass shootings.

The projects were intensive and researchbased and included the creation of a product associated with the research and organization of a portfolio detailing this process.

In one room, judges heard presentations from students like Jaden Martinez, who discussed the importance of animal rights.

“I was inspired to do this because of how the relationship with my dog positively impacts my life,” he said. “Human rights

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and animal rights are intertwined, and we need to protect animals from harm.”

The products that students created were all practical and helpful. Martinez drafted a law to address leaving animals in hot cars, while others made an interactive guide book to deal with mental illness. Another developed a water filtration system for people in poor and developing countries.

Feedback from judges didn’t affect students grades, but judges did ask questions to test students’ knowledge of their topic.

Instead, it was a way for students to receive feedback from impartial audiences and improve public speaking skills.

“We’re trying some new formats to give the students more experiences,” Wirth said. “I want judges to welcome students to the adult world and show them how professionals are treated.”

transaction. His defense was that he was in a crack cocaine-induced psychosis when he bludgeoned Mr. Gomez with the Mag-Lite.

Jeffco jail escapee to spend 72 years in prison A man who escaped from the Jefferson County jail in October 2014 will spend 72 years in prison for escape and the 11-day crime spree that followed.

In January, Travis Edward Sandlin, 34, was found guilty of 33 felony charges, including escape from jail and numerous counts of burglary of a dwelling, aggravated motor vehicle theft, vehicular eluding, identity theft and trespass of a vehicle.

Sandlin was also given a 13-year prison

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When he escaped from jail, Sandlin had five prior felony convictions, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. While the case was pending he was convicted in eight additional felony cases, most of which predated his escape. He was sentenced as a habitual criminal.

Between Oct. 6 and Oct. 15 in 2014, Sandlin stole four cars and took items from them, including a laptop, CDs, credit and debit cards, the sheriff’s office said. Vehicles were stolen or broken into in Golden, Evergreen, Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines, Thornton and Broomfield.

He was arrested on Oct. 15, 2014.

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RACHEL GRIFFIN WHAT: Bruce Peoples Eco-Employee Award

GREEN MOUNTAIN AREA HOMESCHOOLERS

PROGRAM: Employees’ Committee for a Sustainable Lakewood

WHAT: Defender of the Planet Youth Award

WHAT IT DOES: In 2008, Rachel Griffin became one of the founding members of the Employees’ Committee for a Sustainable Lakewood. The committee established a mission of encouraging the coordination of sustainability across city departments, establishing outreach programs and exploring opportunities to enhance sustainability through policy.

PROGRAM: Habitat Awareness and Action

Griffin was influential in creating the Sustainability Awards program as a way to recognize innovations and advancements by the local business community.

WHY SUSTAINABILITY IS IMPORTANT: “Sustainability is more than just ‘being green.’ It’s being efficient and effective, with a long-term strategy for viability.

“Economic sustainability ensures quality long-term development and growth and it keeps money in the Lakewood community. For every dollar the city or local businesses spend on energy costs, that’s one less dollar recirculating in Lakewood.”

— Rachel Griffin WHAT THE AWARD MEANS: “City council and leaders in city staff recognized that due to the overwhelming success of our volunteer group’s programs, such as the sustainability awards, sustainability fair, educational events and more, our small volunteer-based group morphed into a staffed division that works to integrate the principles of efficiency, education, cost savings, long-term vision and sustainability into all departments and divisions citywide,” Griffin said.

KIDS LEAF COMPOSTING PROJECT WHAT: Community Sustainability Award PROGRAM: Kids Leaf Composting Project WHAT IT DOES: In 2015, building off of the success of the previous year, Sustainable Southern Gables held its second annual leaf collection composting day. This time, it expanded operations by providing volunteers who made themselves available to assist neighbors who couldn’t easily rake, collect and transport the leaves themselves to the collection site.

WHY SUSTAINABILITY IS IMPORTANT: “The Sustainable Southern Gables group believes sustainability is important because our actions today set the stage for the future of our community and our world; we want our actions to help create a positive future.”

— Christy Cerrone, neighborhood leader WHAT THE AWARD MEANS: “It is a great way to recognize the contributions of our volunteers and our partners in our leaf-composting event. We could not have done it without the work and dedication of each and every one of our volunteers,” Cerrone said.

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WHAT IT DOES: Green Mountain Area Homeschoolers used their service-learning project to improve local habitat and spread sustainability awareness throughout the community.

The students demonstrated leadership abilities by coordinating with city and county officials and other community agencies, including the Jane Goodall Institute, to complete their project.

Students pulled invasive weeds, planted thousands of wildflower seeds and built nest boxes. They also made an educational exhibit that was on display at the Belmar Library.

WHY SUSTAINABILITY IS IMPORTANT: “Sustainability is important because we want future generations to enjoy the same wildlife that we have today.”

— Wyatt Gorner, fourth-grade homeschool student WHAT THE AWARD MEANS: “We hope that it makes other kids think of doing similar projects to improve our community,” Gorner said.

SOUTH LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY WHAT: Defender of the Planet Youth Award

JOVIAL CONCEPTS WHAT: Community Sustainability Award PROGRAM: Jovial Gardens WHAT IT DOES: Jovial Concepts has brought together 14 Lakewood homeowners and more than 200 Lakewood volunteers to address hunger, health and education through the Jovial Gardens Project. Volunteers transform their neighbors’ yards into productive, organic gardens to feed themselves and others in need.

WHAT: Community Sustainability Award

Using the gardens as classrooms, participants learn principles of sustainable agriculture, environmental awareness, nutrition and food systems. The project focuses on low-income neighborhoods, increasing access to nutritious food, combating chronic diseases and empowering the community.

The Micro Farms model uses biointensive, chemical-free gardening practices to produce food that is sold in shares through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model.

WHY SUSTAINABILITY IS IMPORTANT: “At this time, while we are being so politically divided, sustainability offers a unique opportunity for communities and neighborhoods to come together by taking ownership of our own local needs.

We are able to use sustainability as a platform to work together to lower our carbon footprint and to preserve ecosystems and biodiversity for generations to come.”

— Kristina Welch, executive director of Jovial Concepts WHAT THE AWARD MEANS: “This award means that our community is aware, involved and appreciative of the work that we have been doing. We hope, as Ward 1 councilwoman Ramey Johnson mentioned, that these awards inspire others in our community to create their own sustainability initiatives or to improve upon the current work being done,” Welch said.

PROGRAM: Kids Working Towards a Better Environment WHAT IT DOES: Student leaders at South Lakewood Elementary took a holistic and comprehensive approach to thinking about sustainability by developing an outreach and education plan that covered renewable energy, water conservation and waste diversion.

The students spent time with the school’s building engineer to learn about the amount of energy saved through the school’s solar panels, as well as how weather affects energy use. They also learned about smart irrigation systems, water conservation and how to expand recycling to each classroom.

WHY SUSTAINABILITY IS IMPORTANT: “This year in student council, our students have been working diligently on the School Improvement Committee. Together with Blaine Myers, our building engineer, they have been working on ways to beautify our school facility. One of their projects has been learning that South Lakewood Elementary has solar panels and how they help save both money and energy.”

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LINDSEY RANKIN WHAT: Community Sustainability Award PROGRAM: TerraCycle School Recycling Program WHAT IT DOES: Lindsey Rankin, a mother of two and avid recycler, discovered there was a program that would recycle difficult items like tape and pens, and launched the TerraCycle School Recycling Program at Hutchinson Elementary.

By working with the school to place a variety of collection bins in the facility, and through education and training of students and teachers, Lindsey’s personal initiative has kept more than 50 pounds of writing utensils, 2,500 ink and toner cartridges and more than 544 baby food pouches out of the landfill.

PROGRAM: Yard Partners Program WHAT IT DOES: The company takes underutilized space, such as lawns and backyards, and transforms them into vegetable gardens. It brings fresh, local food to the community, using food to connect people to nature.

WHY SUSTAINABILITY IS IMPORTANT: “Colorado’s population is forecasted to increase approximately 60 percent by 2035 and double by 2050 with most forecast to occur along the Front Range.

The state projects a significant future water supply gap, beginning to develop in 2014 and growing to 1,000,000 acre feet by 2050. Furthermore, according to the USDA, consumer demand for organically produced goods continues to show double-digit growth.”

— Micro Farms Colorado website WHAT THE AWARD MEANS: “We are dedicated to sustainably strengthening our community through healthy food accessibility, outreach and education.”

THE ACTION CENTER WHAT: Community Sustainability Award PROGRAM: Food Rescue Program WHAT IT DOES: The Action Center’s Food Rescue program collects leftover, high-quality food items from community grocers and restaurants and provides them to individuals and families in need.

The program has helped provide fresh food to families while helping address the country’s food waste issue.

WHY SUSTAINABILITY IS IMPORTANT: “We take sustainability and the utilization of best practices very seriously. For every vendor that participates in this program, we have more healthy foods that we can provide for the hungry in our community and decrease the amount of waste going to landfills.”

— Mag Strittmatter, Action Center executive director WHAT THE AWARD MEANS: “We are so thrilled to be recognized for this award by the City of Lakewood. It is a win-win all the way around,” Strittmatter said.

WHY SUSTAINABILITY IS IMPORTANT: “Sustainability has always been important to me. I am so sad what we’re doing to our poor Earth. I’m dedicated to doing something, even if it’s tiny.”

— Connie Ranker, digital teacher librarian

— Lindsey Rankin

WHAT THE AWARD MEANS: “The purpose is to honor the Lakewood community and encourage working together to improve our neighborhoods while preserving our natural resources both in the natural world and in our people,” Ranker said.

WHAT THE AWARD MEANS: “I was quite surprised about by this award, especially because I’m a very private person. It’s wonderful to listen to what other people are doing to help the environment. I’m proud to be part of this community.”

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Campus Cycles closes Campus Cycles, 7130 W. Colfax Ave., closed its doors on the weekend of April 29.

Campus Cycles also has a shop on Washington Street near the University of Denver, which will remain open.

Lakewood mayor celebrates Arbor Day by planting trees Two Lasley Elementary School fourth grade classes will join Mayor Adam Paul and the city’s forestry staff in planting 10 trees at Lasley Park in celebration of Arbor Day and the City’s designation as Tree City USA at 9

a.m. on Wednesday, May 5 at 1401 S. Kendall St. The mayor will speak to around 86 students about the role trees play for a community and will read the Arbor Day proclamation. Allen Gallamore of the State Forest Service will talk about the Tree City USA award and present it to the mayor. The students, after planting trees adjacent to their school in Lasley Park, will leave with tree seedlings to plant at home.

Seth Tuffour book signing at Full Moon Books Local author Seth Tuffour will be having a book signing at Full Moon Books and Event Center, 9100 W. 6th Ave., from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 7.

Tuffour will be singing “The Journey To Gospel,” published book by Tate Publishing.

Jeffco Destination Imagination hosts fundraiser at Chick-Fil-A Jefferson County’s Destination Imagination team is hosting a fundraiser at Chick-Fil-A to raise money for the team’s trip to the Global Finals at Knoxville, Tennessee.

The fundraiser is at the Belmar Chick-Fil-A, 565 S. Vance St., from 6-8 p.m. on May 10. A portion of diner’s purchase will go to the team.

Diners need to tell staff they’re with Destination Imagination for the organization to get credit.

Lakewood’s outdoor siren warning test scheduled for May 11 The City of Lakewood will conduct a test of its outdoor siren system at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11.

The test should conclude by 11:30 a.m.

All 26 sirens in the system will be activated with a long wail, followed by a voice test message over the public address portion of the system. The test will then conclude with one long siren wail. The annual test of the outdoor siren system is required to ensure that all 26 siren sites in Lakewood are functioning correctly.

If at the time of the siren test, weather conditions are such that a tornado watch or warning may be issued for the Lakewood area, the siren test will be cancelled.

Read about what to do during a siren at www.Lakewood.org/Sirens and learn about emergency preparedness at www.Lakewood.org/EmergencyPrep.

understand the condition of existing major paved trail corridors, to identify possible future trail connections and to develop strategies to enhance the system.

The city is hosting an event at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, for residents to share their opinion on the following trails: Bear Creek, Alameda, Kipling, West Line (13th Avenue) and C-470.

This project is funded in part by Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Trails Program.

In addition, trail visitors can access an online survey to give their feedback at Lakewood.org/Projects.

To learn more about the project, call 303-987-7800 or visit Lakewood.org/Projects.

RRCC hosts Out of the Woods woodworking exhibit Red Rocks Community College’s fine woodworking department hosts the Out of the Woods woodworking exhibit on May 14.

The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 14th, at the Susan K. Arndt Gallery at the college, 13300 W. 6th Ave. Out of the Woods shows the original creations of students in the woodworking program.

Mayor rolls out new bicycle station Mayor Adam Paul invites residents to join him as he tours Lakewood on his way to introducing the City’s newest bicycle amenity, the Garrison Bike Station.

The event goes from 9 a.m. to noon, May 14 and starts at Civic Center Plaza, 480 S. Allison Parkway.

The first stop is the Garrison Bike Station at West 13th Avenue and Garrison Street and includes several other locations in northern Lakewood. Cyclists can join the ride at any point.

The Garrison Bike Station ties into Lakewood’s longest north-south bicycle route with a dedicated bicycle lane through most of it. It’s also across the street from the Garrison Station on the W light rail line.

Visit Lakewood.org for a map of the route.

Meridian Westland seeks volunteer, supply donations Lakewood’s Meridian Westland, 10695 W. 17th Ave., is seeking supplies to make hospital gowns for children and volunteers to help with a project from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 21.

City asks residents for trail feedback The city is embarking on a trail assessment to

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The retirement community and its residents are working on a project to make youth-sized hospital gowns for patients at Children’s Hospital.

For more information, or to donate, contact Jamie Jue at 303-232-7100.

City holds yard waste cleanup events for Lakewood residents Residents will have the opportunity to recycle green, organic yard waste during Lakewood’s free yard waste cleanup events from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 and 14 in the parking lot of

the Jeffco Public Schools building at 809 Quail St. All material collected will be composted, so only green, organic waste will be accepted such as tree branches, yard clippings, leaves and shrub prunings.

Logs smaller than 24 inches long and 6 inches in diameter will also be accepted.

Items not accepted include plastic, sod, dirt, trash, treated wood and construction materials such as plywood, brick, concrete, pavers, edging and fencing.

Proof of Lakewood residency is required, but there is no cost to drop off acceptable items. No business or private contractors allowed.

For more information, please visit Lakewood.org/Cleanup or call 303-9877193.

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Can’t always play by the rules I tell you what — sometimes this world presents parents with impossible choices.

My whole life, I’ve been taught that it is good to be virtuous; that is, living by virtues is a good thing. So, I was raised to be compassionate, to try to “walk a mile” in other peoples’ shoes. I was also taught that maintaining self-control is a good thing, that bad things come of losing your composure and your temper.

And, in turn, I try to raise my children with some of those values. I want them to give other people the benefit of the doubt, to always be looking for the good in people, and never assume bad intention or nefarious motive. I try to get them to have a soft heart, to treat others kindly and respectfully. I also want them to work hard, to be humble enough to keep working and to let their work speak for itself.

And, when they do that? As often as not, they get walked on by more aggressive or, shall we say, less restrained peers. And, please, my children are not perfect— I’m just saying how I would like for them to act.

My son, 9, plays by the rules. He understands sports pretty well, seems to get the rules, and expects others to be fair and abide by the same rules. Sure, there are times when he won’t call a foul on himself or fudges the out-of-bounds line, but he doesn’t go around making up new rules out of whole cloth whenever the mood suits him. So, I can’t tell you how many times

this little guy, who stops to hug the dogs every time he walks in the door, comes home from school upset that some of the more aggressive and competitive kids just make up new rules on the playground at recess, and the adults can’t do anything Michael Alcorn about it.

HITTING Obviously, these are small things. I HOME don’t get worked up about stuff like that, because I know that, over time, all of those problems will sort themselves out. I wish it didn’t happen, but, that’s part of life.

And then I read a story from Delaware, about a 16-year old girl who got into a fight in a school bathroom, was overwhelmed when two additional girls jumped into the fray against her, was videotaped by other girls standing around watching the fight (NOT seeking help for her), and died later that day from the vicious beating.

I’ll bet she went into that confrontation thinking that the other girl would fight her own fight. I’ll bet she never imagined that her classmates would be so barbaric as to inflict serious injury. I’ll bet she never

doubted that, if things got out of hand, someone would help her out.

And, I’ll bet her parents never, in a million years, imagined that when they kissed her goodbye that morning that it would be the last time they would do so.

But, the world we live in now seems to be one in which the bold and the brash get the fame (see Kardashians), in which the aggressive make up their own rules and facts (see any number of recent or current political debates), in which people without consciences simply take what they want (see Enron), and in which might makes right.

And in which it is no longer safe to assume basic humanity from other people.

I will still teach my children kindness and compassion, because in a world like this, those traits are ever more valuable. But I will also teach them caution, suspicion, evasion, self-defense, and that, if the stuff does hit the fan, fight to win—and not just this fight, but all the ones that might be coming after.

I hate to think that way, I really do. But, I would hate it even more to have to walk the next mile in the shoes of that poor girl’s parents.

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com

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Preserving both safety and liberty I grew up in Monte Vista, a small town in the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado.

In my memory, there were two stoplights, although there may be more now. I remember once when my mother was stopped while driving by a member of the local police force. No doubt this man played gin rummy with my dad at the American Legion, and his wife probably chatted with Mom in the grocery store.

Nevertheless, he was all business when he approached her driver’s side window.

“Rosemary,” he said, “you were speeding.”

She pointed out that she was actually well within the speed limit, but apparently, in those days, automobiles emitted a small puff from their tail pipes when drivers let up on the gas. What my mom replied when that policeman told her that he’d seen that telltale puff has stayed with me. “I don’t care if I’m going 5 miles an hour,” she said.

“If I see your lights in my rear-view mirror, I’m going to take my foot off the gas.”

Perhaps you followed the standoff between the federal government and Apple over its iPhone encryption. The government wanted Apple to develop a “back door” that would allow the FBI to unlock a phone Andrea Doray used by one of the San Bernardino ALCHEMY killers. Apple, which has built much of its business on assuring privacy for the people who use its devices, servers and cloud, refused to create a way to crack this encryption and thus potentially expose everything its users had entrusted to the company.

Ultimately, the government used – most

likely, hired – hackers to unlock the phone.

I understand that the phone didn’t yield any usable information but I’m sure I don’t have all the facts, and that’s beside the point, anyway.

What stood out for me in this situation is not whether the government could – or should be able to – force a business to deliberately debilitate a proprietary process. Even a privacy advocate like me has mixed emotions about the cost of giving up civil liberties for the potential of crucial information.

No, what raised its head again was the notion that anyone who has nothing to hide would be the least bit concerned about his or her private and personal information being “unlocked” by the very company that promised to protect it. Or, for that matter, by a government that is clearly struggling to balance citizens’ rights guaranteed by the Constitution with the need for national security.

Basically, if you aren’t speeding, why would you need to take your foot off the gas?

However, as my mother unintentionally taught me so long ago, you can be doing everything right and still be the subject of scrutiny. So when the NSA surveils my communication, and the FBI unlocks my phone, don’t tell me I shouldn’t worry if I have nothing to hide.

My real worry is that of Benjamin Franklin’s around the time of the birth of our nation: “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.”

Whether we are residents of small-town rural America or part of the larger global society, as U.S. citizens, we need to preserve both.

Andrea Doray is a writer who believes in balance, and is desperately seeking some sort of balance in the presidential campaigns.

Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

Letter from Jakarta: U.S. too violent My son Jim, 31, has been teaching English in Jakarta, Indonesia, for a year. Since he is still single, I am happy he is having a chance to see “the world” before he “drops anchor,” as he calls it. He says he likes Jakarta better than Colorado.

I have mixed feelings about his preference. I would love it if he liked Colorado better and would move back here, but on the other hand I want him to be happy. If he moved back here and did nothing but whine and complain, that wouldn’t be good. Jakarta and the Indonesian people have provided a glimpse of the joy of life for him.

Jim says that Colorado is too violent. He was 14 when the shootings at Columbine happened. The Aurora Theater shootings shocked the world. A few years back Jim’s cousin was brutally attacked in Denver and beaten within an inch of his life. Luckily, he survived and graduated from CU Denver.

His latest Facebook post asks, “Is anyone else here getting fed up with the absurd level of violence in the U.S.? Every-

day another cop gets shot, or someone gets blasted in traffic. Every time I check the U.S. news from Indonesia there is nonstop moronic violent acts from top to bottom. Go check out 9news.com and see Mary McFerren what kind of chaos Denver is descendStobie ing into.”

I can see where WIT AND Jim’s reading or GRIT watching the news from Denver can give him that impression. I feel the Denver Post makes bad choices in what they make into front page news. Too much shock for my taste. Maybe he’s right about the word “moronic.” Pardon the insult, but the editors and readers may be “moronic” if they like what they are

When spring doesn’t bring sunshine Spring has (sort of) sprung here in Colorado. And although spring is typically associated with flowers, butterflies and bunnies, many don’t realize that it is actually a time when depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are at the highest for some individuals.

It’s overwhelming to suffer from anxiety or depression, but it can also feel overwhelming when we don’t know how to help a loved one who is suffering. You may feel confused and frustrated yourself.

Perhaps you feel like you’re walking on eggshells because you’re afraid of upsetting them even more. Or maybe you’ve tried giving advice or avoiding the situation, but neither of those seems to be helping either.

So what can do you do to help someone who’s going through more than “just the blues?” Here are five things to consider when supporting a loved suffering from depression and anxiety: 1. Be there.

This is truly the best thing you can do.

Talk to them about how they’re feeling, hold their hand when they cry, just sit in silence with them. If you’re not sure what they need, simply come out and say, “Tell me what I can do to help.” They will appreciate your willingness to help immensely.

2. Remember little things.

Talking about feelings not your forte?

Not a problem — there are many nonverbal ways to show support. Grab a cup of coffee with them, send a good morning text, watch a funny video on the Internet with them, send a card, cook a meal and bring it over … the possibilities are endless.

3. Stop judging.

It’s difficult when you don’t understand where this person is coming from, but

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it’s important not to judge. Avoid saying things such as: “I think this is really all just in your head. If you got up out of bed and moved around, you’d see things better.” This can make the person feel like they have chosen to be depressed and to feel miserable. (I assure you, no one makes this choice freely.)

4. Don’t minimize

their pain.

Statements such as “You’re too sensitive, lighten up!” or “Why do you let every little thing bother you?” can make a person feel worse. It invalidates what they’re experiencing and completely glosses over the fact that they’re struggling with a difficult disorder – not some weakness or personality flaw.

5. Be patient.

This can be the most difficult thing to remember; however, patience is a pivotal part of supporting your loved one.

And this patience has a powerful result.

I recently read a quote that said: “With patience, comes hope.” And hope is vital when dealing with mental health disorders.

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feeding each other.

I haven’t even had my coffee and I feel jarred as I read the morning’s headline on the front page of the Denver Post. “DPD officer killed unarmed suspect.” Yikes, I think to myself, “a human being has been killed.”

Is anybody safe, anytime, anywhere?

In Jim’s Facebook post, he goes on to lament violent TV shows like “Walking Dead” and others that depict rape and violence against women. Go, Jim, go. I agree with him and wonder if watching, reading about and inhaling violence with our morning coffee causes tension inside us that may lead to more violence. With mass shootings that are sensationalized in the media, we then see copycat acts of violence soon after.

Jim goes on to say in his post “I don’t see

how people can enjoy watching things on TV that are so obviously criminal and evil, but I guess that’s just me. America exports violence to the world and I guess it’s befitting that so many people don’t see a problem with all this, the real zombies are actually on the other side of the screen.”

My comment is that the constant exposure to violence may have changed how we think, numbed us out, and created stress in us and our children in ways we don’t even understand.

I would love to hear what you think about this topic. Please email me at mry_ jeanne@yahoo.com.

Mary McFerren Stobie is a public speaker and author. Her website is www.marystobie. com. Email her at mry_jeanne@yahoo.com.

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Shirley Marie Carter Becker, daughter of Clifford L. Carter (deceased) and Alda Rodena Boggess Carter (deceased), sister of Joann Carter Foote (Arvada, CO), born in Red Oak, Iowa, December 3, 1927, she moved to Denver when she was 8 years old, EMAN

Shirley passed away March 16, 2016, in Lakewood, CO. of natural causes.

Shirley was married Robert R. Becker (deceased) in 1948 in Denver, CO and was divorced by 1967. She is survived by her three children, Steven J. Becker, Deanette Ann Becker

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May 5, 2016

CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH

Goldenite Crystal Vockel, pictured in the green sweatshirt in the center, reads with her three youngest children, from left, Isaiha, 9, Anthony, 6, and Michael, 13, Zamora in the family’s home. With the help of teachers at Pleasant View Elementary School in Golden who provided some tips and advice, Vockel implemented a strict at-home reading routine for her four children to improve skills and desire to read. Courtesy photo

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and advice from their teachers to help reads to his mom for 20 minutes, then develop the routine. she reads to him for the remaining 10.

“I want to help them grow and suc“It’s been amazing,” she said. “It has ceed,” Vockel said. “If they come up to really helped them tremendously.” hen Golden resident Crysme and want to read, I drop everything.”

Donna Walker, Jefferson County Pubtal Vockel caught one of her At least once a lic Library’s director children re-using homework week, the family also of public services assignments to get away with not doing plays games to help A baby might a extra reading, she knew something had learn “trick words,” hold book upside to be done. which are commonly “I realized we had to have a routine,” down, but at least used words the chilshe said. “Even on busy days.” he or she is holddren need to know for So about a year ago, Vockel develing a book. A child school. Vockel likes oped a strict reading schedule for her may be wandering Go Fish or Memory. four children — Anthony, 6, Isaiha, 9, around during stoAlso, there are stickyMichael, 13, and Mickayla, 16. rytime, but at least notes all over the “It was a struggle at first, but now it’s he or she is listenhouse — inside closet routine,” Vockel said. “I don’t even have ing. A toddler may doors or cabinets — to say it — they’re so good about doing giggle as his or her with the trick words it now.” mom or dad sings written on them.

Reading to — and with — children “Row, row, row, row “So, whenever every day is a piece of advice parents — Crystal Vockel, your boat” while Anthony opens the may commonly hear from a librarian or dishes, but Golden resident, washing cupboard, he has to teacher. However, not only do librarians at least the child is mother of four paying attention to say the word,” Vockel and teachers stress the importance of reading, parents, such as Vockel, also see said. the words.

It took time for the value in it.

All of these prochildren to learn their According to a survey of 2,252 mote early literacy. good reading habits, Vockel said, and Americans by the Pew Research Center It’s all to “help them find their way to it hasn’t always been easy. Not only are conducted in 2012, half of the parents the excitement of reading,” Walker said. all four children involved with sports, with children under age 12 read to their “And we know it makes a difference.”

Vockel, 30, is a busy mom. She works at child every day, and 58 percent of them Turning on the television is easy, Pleasant View Elementary in Golden and Walker said, but reading with — or to — have children under is studying for her the age of 6. Addia child is an intentional act parents and GED at Red Rocks tionally, 26 percent caregivers can do for the child.

Community Colof the parents read “It demonstrates the value of reading lege. She plans to to their child a few to a child when other people take the pursue a degree that times a week. time to read to them,” Walker said. allows her to conEach of the Barb Yeutter Roig, manager of the Jeftinue working with children must read fco library’s Kids and Families outreach children. for 30 minutes a program TALK to your child.

Her children inday — in addition to Yeutter Roig was only half-kidding spired her to return whatever homework when she said parents can start reading READ with and to your child. to school. assignments they to their newborns as soon as they get SING with and in front of your child.

“They see me bring home. Michael home from the hospital. struggling,” Vockel and Mickayla enjoy WRITE with your child.

“It is so important for children as said. “But I knew if reading, so they are soon as they’re born,” she said. “It does PLAY with your child.

I didn’t do it, they allowed to read by make a difference. Children need to be wouldn’t do it.” themselves in a bedengaged.”

Vockel believes room or other quiet The Kids and Families team visits preit’s important to place. But, after their schools, Head Start programs, daycares reading time, they must either discuss or show interest and be involved with her and preschools in Jefferson County, children. So, when she saw her children summarize the book with their mother.

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I want to help them grow and succeed. If they come up to me and want to read, I drop everything.”

5 EASY TRICKS THAT PROMOTE EARLY LITERACY

WHAT KIDS SAY ABOUT READING Anthony Zamora, 6 Anthony’s favorite books are the “Orson and Taco” series, authored by Charlot Wilson and illustrated by Meredith Johnson, because they’re both “little and big.”

“Orson has big stuff, and Taco has little stuff,” Anthony said.

Anthony enjoys reading with his mother and his older siblings.

“We read together, and it’s fun.”

Isaiha Zamora, 9 Isaiha enjoys when his mother reads to him.

“She’s good at reading,” he said.

In fact, Isaiha likes reading at home more than at school. He likes to read comedy, and especially enjoys Dr. Seuss.

“It’s funny,” Isaiha said, “and it rhymes.”

Michael Zamora Jr., 13 Although Michael finds playing sports more fun than reading, he likes when a book “draws you in so you want to keep reading it.”

Michael reads chapter books, and especially enjoys mysteries because they’re actionpacked and “you don’t know what’s going to happen next.”

But he likes letting other people know what’s happening in the book he’s reading, and guessing what might happen.

“Even if I’m right, I’m still surprised,” he said.

Mickayla Zamora, 16 Mickayla reads for pleasure on a daily basis, and enjoys fiction and reading about sports.

Reading is an important skill, she said.

“Reading is everywhere — you can’t really avoid it.”

The teen likes to challenge herself when reading to improve her vocabulary and skills.

“The more you read,” Mickayla said, “the easier and more fun it will be for you.”

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The doctor warned that conceiving a child would be difficult and recommended artificial insemination. Eight months passed. Nothing. But on Valentine’s Day 1999, after the final insemination, Wendy was pregnant.

They knew it was a girl and had chosen Morgan as a name. Like Jordan, then 9, and Colton, 6 — and Madison — all names ending in “n,” it seemed to fit.

But meeting Regan changed that.

“She really understood . . . and cared enough to come back and take that picture and write that note and leave it for me,” Wendy says. “She just made a huge impression.”

The name, after all, ended in “n.” But more than anything, it just felt right.

So, on Oct. 7, 1999, Wendy and Dennis named their new daughter Regan and reveled in her blessing.

“She brought joy back in the family,” Wendy says. “We were all heartbroken, and she brought that back.”

A few weeks passed. Then a neighbor’s son, Pat Lytle, a student at Highlands Ranch High School, and his girlfriend — who knew the story of the name — decided to try to track down Regan during the school’s football game against Littleton High School.

They walked over to the Littleton side and asked a cheerleader if she knew a girl named Regan who was on the dance team.

“She’s my best friend,” the girl answered. “She’s sitting right there.”

The teens approached Regan.

“Do you know Wendy Hightower?”

For a minute, Regan couldn’t place the name. “Well, she had her baby and she named her after you.”

Regan was stunned.

“What do you say to that? It was the most lovely thing that had ever happened to me.”

A few days after meeting Wendy in the cemetery, Regan — unable to forget Wendy’s sadness or her love and dedication to her daughter — had returned to Madison’s grave with her camera.

She developed the film and printed the photograph in the school’s darkroom. She wrote the note on the back and placed the picture in a Ziploc bag, in case of rain. And then she drove back to the cemetery and left it on the headstone.

A week later, she returned. The photograph was gone.

When she was 18 years old, Regan Beisenherz-Rouse left this photograph on Madison Hightower’s headstone for her mother, Wendy, so that she’d still be able to see her every day. Courtesy photo “I really just wanted her to be happy . . . to heal,” Regan says. “It was really obvious she was still hurting.”

After the football game, Regan visited Wendy at her home and met baby Regan. When Regan graduated later that school year, Wendy and Dennis — and little Regan — came to her graduation party. During the ensuing college years, Wendy and Regan wrote every now and then, but eventually lost touch.

Neither, however, forgot the connection. Both believed there was a reason they had met.

Maybe God had something to do with it.

Maybe, Madison.

• • • In February, Wendy and Dennis, now 52 and 56, and their daughter, Regan, 16, traveled from Austin, where they’d moved in 2001, for a volleyball tournament in Denver.

Wendy and Regan Beisenherz-Rouse, now 34, married and pregnant with her first child, had found each other a few years back through Facebook. They’d messaged back and forth, but hadn’t seen each other in person.

So they planned lunch at a restaurant in Littleton where the two Regans — referred to by Wendy as “little” Regan and “big” Regan — could finally meet.

Little Regan was a bit nervous, wondering if conversation would come easily. It did. “She was super-easy to

talk to,” little Regan says. “And supersweet.”

They peppered each other with questions. About little Regan’s volleyball and school and her older brother and sister.

About big Regan’s baby due this month, her family, her photography business.

“She’s just as wonderful as one of Wendy’s children would be, relaxed and confident in her own skin,” big Regan says. “She was just genuine.”

They discovered both had brothers in the music field in Austin. And both of their families are from Texas.

They hugged when they left.

And as they walked out, little Regan told her mom, “If you had to name me after somebody, I’m glad you picked her.”

Little Regan has no doubt that Madison had something to do with that.

“Madison is definitely the reason I’m Regan and not Morgan,” she says.

She grew up understanding she had a sister in heaven. Madison was always part of the conversation and little Regan always made sure her presence was remembered.

Wendy says, “Anytime anybody would ask me how many kids I had, and I said three” — because explaining

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Noise affects babies’ learning “What a child hears in a noisy environment is not what an adult hears,” according to Dr. Lori Liebold. Scientists reporting at the American Association for Advancement of Science note that noisy daycare and family homes with T.V., electronic toys and loud music in the background are much more distracting to children’s brains than adults’ brains.

This noise can hinder how children learn to talk and learn in general. A noisy background interferes with the natural, intense, focused listening to voices needed to pick up speech sounds.

Young children also try to pick up language organization and vocabulary in the midst of hectic noisy lives and abundance of electronics. For them, it’s like struggling to carry on an important intense conversation in a bar with bad acoustics.

Learning language By the time a baby is a few months old most have well-developed hearing.

That’s not the problem. During tests by researchers, young children can recognize a person’s speech among several others’ only if voices are kept soft. This problem of inability to isolate voices persists well into adolescence. Therefore, quiet classrooms are extremely important.

How can families use this information?

Find a quiet time and place to read to children without background noise. When searching for a daycare or classroom, notice the noise and room acoustics. Is the staff trained to use quiet, clear voices?

Are children trained to use quiet, indoor voices? Noise exposure early in life has a negative consequence to learning.

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Noise masks words Sudden noises are LIFELONG also a problem for LEARNING children. Noises drown out parts of words and sentences children are trying to understand since they don’t have the experience to use context to fill in information.

If a home is loud and hectic around dinnertime children may not actually hear or understand directions and give blank stares. They are not ignoring you. They cannot extract the information from the noise.

Researchers find it is important to read stories and talk to children even while in the womb. Premature babies may have additional problems when they spend a long time in an incubator. Their brains get accustomed to the fan’s white noise and have trouble learning from Mom’s voice. A full-term baby can pick out Mom’s voice because the auditory cortex is more developed. Many hospitals now pipe in a soft voice reading into the incubator when a parent is not around.

At home, scientists suggest turning off electronics, speaking clearly and making eye contact so children see your mouth.

If a child doesn’t understand, use simpler words. If a child is having behavior problems check hearing and the noise level in the classroom. Children with hearing loss have an especially difficult time with noise.

Esther Macalady is a former teacher, who lives in Golden, and participates in the Grandparents Teach Too writing group. For more learning tips see grandparentsteachtoo.blogspot.com the wnmufm.org/ podcasts and the website grandparentsteachtoo.org.

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When you come right down to it, you need to do what’s in your heart.”

Regan BeisenherzRouse

Madison’s death made others uncomfortable — “she would always correct me and make sure I would include Madison.”

For little Regan, it’s simple: “If Madison hadn’t of passed away, I most likely wouldn’t be here . . . and I can’t imagine what they went through losing her. But it makes me smile just thinking of her.”

She also knows this: “Take nothing for granted. Tell the ones you love that you love them because you never know what will happen.”

Wendy is certain the name was meant for her daughter.

“It was a good feeling, the way it happened,” Wendy says. “I just remember how impactful and purposeful it felt.”

Big Regan looks at Wendy and Dennis and little Regan and sees a shining example of how life should be lived, with love and compassion and hope.

She’s grateful her instincts pushed her to be a part of their story: “When you come right down to it, you need to do what’s in your heart.”

These days, just weeks away from the birth of her first child, big Regan finds profound meaning in all that has happened — and wishes for more goodness in everyday life.

“If I could change anything,” she says, “I would change people’s days, just by being kind.”

Like she did on a long-ago afternoon in a cemetery when a grieving mother touched her heart.

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“The parents are the drivers of this,” Yeutter Roig said. “Without the parents, we wouldn’t have a shot.”

Storytimes at the library are great for promoting early literacy, but busy families can’t always attend.

“The goal is to promote early literacy to the whole community,” Yeutter Roig said.

One tip is as easy as talking to a child, which exposes them to words and language.

“The more words they have in their word bank, the more successful they’ll be,” she said. “Talking is the easiest, most effective thing a parent can do for their child.”

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at Anythink Wright Farms in Adams County Storytimes at the seven Anythink library locations, which serve Adams County, are generally at capacity, McGowan said.

“Adults and parents are really involved with it,” she said.

Parents who attend storytimes get tips and resources to use at home, but a big part is the social aspect — “they can talk with other parents.”

However, there are plenty of things families can do at home to promote early literacy.

Fifteen minutes of time spent together at home reading can “instill a lot,” McGowan said.

“Plus, there’s the bonding of parent and child,” she said. “It becomes a positive experience.”

Children are constantly learning, McGowan said, so with reading, just like any other skill, repetition is important.

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Susie Spiegler, reading specialist for kindergarten and first grade at Pleasant View Elementary School in Golden Reading together should be a shared and enjoyable experience, Spiegler said.

In fact, it shouldn’t be forced, and plenty of ways exist to ease children into wanting to read, Spiegler said.

Spiegler suggests setting aside time when cell phones and other electronic devices are turned off to read together.

Not only will it help build confidence in reading, families engage in sophisticated conversations — no matter what level of reading. She suggests to start small and build.

“Let your child be the one to direct that,” she said.

A parent doesn’t necessarily have to be a superior reader, she added. “It’s important to share in that learning experience.”

Parents who are having a difficult time motiviating their child to read can always lean on the school or teachers for advice.

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come up with a solution,” Spiegler said.

“We want to make it work for them.”

Kim Ballantyne, coordinator for Jeffco Summer of Early Literacy program and the Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act administrator for Jeffco libraries It’s important to think about all the different ways to read, Ballantyne said.

Find ways to engage children with all kinds of text, she said, and help them find a purpose for reading. It can be reading a recipe to learn to cook something new or the instructions manual for assembling shelves in a bedroom.

“It’s not always sitting down and reading a novel,” Ballantyne said.

Finding the right book can also make a difference in children who are reluctant to want to read. Some children like to read fiction, while others enjoy learning all about something, such as dinosaurs, for example, in an illustrated nonfiction book.

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in the plan would be paid for either through existing capital funds or a bond measure.

“Every single school in the district has some repair need, with many of them facing critical issues such as faulty wiring, outdated fire alarms and other needs,” Supertintendent Dan McMinimee said during the April 21 meeting.

“Fully implemented, this plan could significantly enhance the use of general fund dollars and significantly improve student learning and teaching conditions.”

Major changes include the consolidation of 10 elementary schools into five new schools, build five to six new buildings to replace outdated facilities and create new schools, and the integration of sixth graders from 44 elementary schools into the middle school level.

“We have elementary schools that are pushing capacity and this option would help allow for enrollment growth at those sites,” Bell said of the shift to a six-eight middle school. “We did our homework and found the six-eight model is also the preferred education model.”

District staff said they’d like to receive board direction at the board’s June 16 meeting, the final one of the school year. If the board doesn’t aprove the plan in June, it will revisit it in September.

Jeffco is the second-largest school district in Colorado serving 86,000 students across suburban, mountain and unicorporated communities. The plan addresses facility needs where schools are overcapacity as well as where they are underutilized, Bell said.

“This plan provides a long-term blueprint for successful management of our 12 million square feet of space, $2.7 billion of facility assets and 176 sites,” he said.

The board will hear an update on community feedback to the plan at the

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LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS Below are proposed projects in the 2016 Jeffco Facilities Master Plan for schools in Lakewood.

Dates are only included where specified by the facilities plan. The projects would: Bear Creek feeder area Convert most elementary schools into K-5 schools — exactly which are not specified. The change would reduce crowding at the area elementaries, resulting in modular classroom reductions from 28 to four.

Possibly move sixth-graders from Green Gables, Peiffer and Red Rocks elementary schools to Carmody Middle School.

Review boundary changes between Westgate and Green Gables elementary schools, and Red Rocks and Bradfords elementary schools.

Close and rebuild Green Gables into a K-5 facility to open by the 2018-19 school year. That would help accommodate more than 200 new area students. Currently, Green Gables has $4.2 million in building deficiencies.

Green Mountain feeder area Renovate Green Mountain High School, including site redevelopment, relocation of athletic fields and construction of locker rooms, auxiliary gym, mechanical and electrical services.

June 16 meeting. Board president Ron Mitchell said he’d like to look at these decisions individually, rather than as a whole.

“Community input and their ability to help us solve these issues is a critical layer of this process,” Mitchell said. “I do not believe that we will approve it as an entire plan, but do it in bits and pieces based of the community feedback, board conversation and financial need.”

To the community, schools are more than just facilities, Fritzler said.

“For families, schools become our community,” she said. “Our friends, neighbors and support system are all within that school community, so it’s so far beyond a simple discussion of facilities.”

Build an addition at Dunstan Middle School to house a sixth-grade level and increase capacity to 1,100.

Add eight classrooms at Green Mountain Elementary and move sixth-grade classes to Dunstan Middle School.

Split the Glennon Heights Elementary School boundary between Belmar and Green Mountain elementary schools.

Close Glennon Heights Elementary School.

Convert elementary schools to K-5 to reduce enrollment and build capacity into schools.

Modify the boundary at Devinny, Hutchinson and Rooney Ranch elementary schools to better utilize Hutchinson Elementary School, which is under capacity. This would increase enrollment at Hutchinson and reduce enrollment at Rooney Ranch and Devinny.

Build a new 576, K-5 student elementary school at Coyote Gulch site with potential expansion to 786 students. This is not the district’s preferred recommendation.

Lakewood feeder area Add eight classrooms to Creighton Middle School to convert it to a 6-8 facility. This would increase capacity to 1,100 students from 958 students.

The school has a projected 2016-17 enrollment of 714 students.

Add six classrooms each at Belmar and Eiber

IN THEIR WORDS “The school was built in 1973 to last for 10 years; 43 years later our building is in desperate need for maintenance and upgrades so that our students receive similar opportunities as those in surrounding schools that have been newly built.”

— Colleen Owens, principal of Green Mountain High School in Lakewood “Schools strengthen our neighborhoods and sense of community. When they close, it comes at a cost. If the school board does decide closures are necessary, they should move quickly to find another purpose for the vacated properties because shuttered schools offer no benefit to surrounding neighborhoods.” — Charley Able, Lakewood City Council Ward 1 “At this point, none of it is final, but it would accommodate our growth.” — Bridget Jones,

elementary schools and remove the modular classrooms.

Close Glennon Heights Elementary School and move students to Belmar and Green Mountain elementary schools and Creighton Middle School.

Convert elementary schools to K-5 to reduce enrollment and build capacity into schools.

Alameda feeder area Relocate Stein Elementary School students back into newly renovated Stein in 2017.

Tear down and rebuild Kendrick Lakes Elementary School. Its students would be sent to Emory Elementary, the former O’Connell Middle School, during construction.

Close Patterson Elementary and consolidate its students with the new Kendrick Lakes school.

Rebuild Patterson Pre-K as a larger facility to accommodate current enrollment projections.

A second option would move the pre-K to Emory Elementary.

Consolidate Stein Pre-K students into Stein Elementary.

Renovate Rose Stein Elementary into a Pre-K-tosixth-grade school, to re-open in 2017.

Renovate Alameda High School according to past bond promises, including a turf field and tennis courts. The remaining 230,000 square feet will be built out and it will remain a 7-12 grade campus.

principal of Bell Middle School in Golden “I am very scared and sad for the plan to close Pleasant View. I think the kids are the ones that will suffer tremendously. Our school has worked really hard to customize the kids to a routine to help them succeed. The schools that they are going to send them to are amazing schools, but they cannot accommodate the needs of these children.” — Crystal Vockel, parent at Pleasant View Elementary in Golden “Taking small children and putting them in the six-eight grade model is an issue for me, and they seem to be doing this without the forethought for what’s going to happen downstream. I’d like to see them invest that $420 million into our elementary schools instead of expanding our middle schools and reconfiguring schools across the board.” — Tracey Cloud, Arvada parent.

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May 5, 2016

THINGS TO DO TOP 5

Mental Health First Aid Training An in-person training that teaches proven ways to help people who are experiencing signs and symptoms of an ongoing emotional problem or personal crisis is offered in two eight-hour classes. The Mental Health First Aid training is offered 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10, at Eaton Senior Communities, 333 S. Eaton St., Lakewood; and from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, May 23, and Tuesday, May 24, at Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster.

Reservations required; call 303-698-6367 or email mentalhealthfirstaid@vnacolorado.org. Go to www.vnacolorado.org.

Spring Concert Series The music department of Applewood Valley United Methodist Church presents its annual spring concert series, presented in memory of longtime member and friend Joe Downing. Series schedule includes Tuesday, May 10, Paul Shinn Jazz Trio (visit www.paulshinntrio.com for more information); Tuesday, May 17, Amoroso Guitar Duo (visit http://goo.gl/gH7lLb for more information); and Tuesday, May 24, Christie Hageman Conover presents “Women of the West” (visit www.christieconover.com for more information).

Performances are at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden. Contact music director Scott Finlay at scott.finlay. avumc@gmail.com or visit www.applewoodvalleychurch.com.

Hike Doggie Sniff ‘n Social Help celebrate the launch of Hike Doggie, a regularly scheduled weekly hiking service, at the Sniff `n Social event from 2-6 p.m.

Saturday, May 14, at the Lions Park East Pavilion, 1300 10th St., Golden. Celebration includes hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, doggiefocused contests, raffle prizes and the unveiling of the Hike Bus models.

Go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/1037558722984195 for details.

‘Time of My Life’ Theater Company of Lafayette presents “Time of My Life” by Alan Ayckbourn.

Show runs from Saturday, May 14 to Saturday, June 4 at Theater Company of Lafayette, the Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19; and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22. Tickets available at www.tclstage. org or call 1-800-838-3006.

Samsara Dance Performance Zikr Dance Ensemble plans its spring benefit from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Mile Hi Church Community Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Enjoy a cocktail reception and preview performance of Zikr’s June “Samsara” performances while supporting the nationally acclaimed dance troupe. Go to www. zikrdance.com.

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THEATER/SHOWS

Take a Trip to the Roaring Twenties Set in New York City in 1922, “Thoroughly Modern Millie” tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself. Her grand plan is to find a job as a secretary for a wealthy man and then marry him.

However, her plan goes completely awry. The owner of her dingy hotel kidnaps young girls to sell to the Far East; her wealthy boss is slow in proposing marriage; and the man she actually falls in love with doesn’t have a dime to his name - or so he tells her.

Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 6-7 and May 13-14, with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Tickets available at the door.

For group reservations, call 303-456-6772.

‘Casa Valentina’ The Edge Theater presents “Casa Valentina” through Sunday, May 22 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Performances are at 8 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays, and 8 p.m. Monday, May 9 (no performance on Sunday, May 8). Tickets are available at 303-232-0363 or www. theedgetheater.com. Parking is free.

Spend Your Summer on Stage Colorado Actor’s Company and Theatre School is taking online registrations for summer camps for students ages 4-18. Shows include Aladdin, Twelve Dancing Princesses (and Some Princes too!), Mysterious Missing Mystery, Once Upon a Fairy Tale, Androcles and the Lion, The Prince Charming Dilemma, Shining Stars Camps for Differently-abled Students, and the family and friends production of Oliver! Register at www.coloradoacts.org. Call 303-456-6772 for more information.

ART/FILM

Art Shows The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery has a number of upcoming shows with approaching entry deadlines. “Garden Inspirations” is open to all media, and the theme is gardens, flowers and plants. Show runs through May 27 at 6731 W. Colfax Ave. “Artist’s Choice” is open to any two-dimensional work. Show dates from May 9 to July 22 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. “The Human Experience” is open to any tw0-dimensional work and the theme is human emotions. Entry deadline is Friday, May 20, with show dates from May 27 to June 25 at 6731 W. Colfax Ave. Contact www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625.

Arts Guild Member Exhibit The Arvada Fine Arts Guild will have its 58th member exhibit through Wednesday, June 15 at the Arvada Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. A reception is planned from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 12; guests can meet the artists and enjoy the artwork. Jill Soukup will juror the exhibit.

First Friday The Lakewood Arts Council & Gallery plans its First Friday event, 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 6, at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, (next to Casa Bonita). Food, music and artist demo. For information, call 303-980-0625 or lakewoodarts.org.

Art Classes, Workshops The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery is beginning new session of art classes and workshops. For registration and information, go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. The gallery is at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.

EVENTS

Dirt on Community Garden Project Applewood Valley United Methodist Church is constructing a community garden adjacent to the church at 2035 Ellis St., across from the fire station. Gardeners would have their own plot for growing vegetables and flowers and access to tools or a place to store their own tools. If you’d like to dig in and plant a summer garden, contact John Dunnewald at ApplewoodValleyUMC@gmail.com.

New Moon Labyrinth Walks The first in a series of free community labyrinth walks is planned at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, May 6, at the outdoor Chartes labyrinth Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Hosted by the Creative Live Center, the walk highlights the experience of the natural cycle of beginning, coming to fullness and ending to begin again. Admission is free. All ages are invited. Information online at www.creativelifecenter.org.

Hope House Derby Dash 5K, Fun Run Walk, run or even crawl to the finish line and stay for family fun activities at the conclusion of the Hope House Derby Dash 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, May 7, at Lake Arbor Park, 6400 Pomona Drive, Arvada. Proceeds will benefit Hope House, a nonprofit organization that works to empower disadvantaged teen moms in the Denver-metro area. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. and the fun run starts at 9:30 a.m. Go to www.Hopehouseofcolorado.org.

Asian Food Bazaar Simpson United Methodist Church plans its annual Asian food bazaar from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at 6001 Wolff St., Arvada. Dinner plate includes chowmein, beef teriyaki and rice. Also available are fresh baked treats and authentic Japanese foods of sushi, omanju and ohagi. Call 303-428-7963 or go to www.simpsonumc.com.

Vegetable Container Gardening It’s often hard to contain our excitement, but we can contain our garden. Join us and an expert from the master gardener program to explore the process of container gardening. It’s a perfect solution for small spaces. Program runs from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Contact Sean Eads, sean.eads@jeffcolibrary.org.

Container Gardening A CSU-trained master gardener will teach you how to grown your favorite vegetables in containers by growing them vertically. Learn design and maintenance tips. Program runs 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.

Busy Bees and Other Things Make a native bee house to take home and encourage these beneficial insects to spend more time with you. Learn about the importance of plant pollination and helping all the pollinators in our backyards. It’s not just honey bees that are busy.

Presented by Pioneer Farmsteaders, program runs 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Suitable for ages 5-10 years. Registration required; call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/ nature Lifetree Café Honors Mothers The love, selflessness, and personal sacrifice of mothers will be examined at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Love Ya, Mom: Celebrating Mothers,” highlights the transformation women undergo when they take on the role of a mother. Lifetree Café national director Craig Cable explained this Lifetree session is designed to honor the work of mothers while giving participants an opportunity to reflect on the impact of moms in their own lives. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.

Outdoor Cooking - Cowboy and Native Styles Dutch ovens to ash cakes. Orange rinds to bamboo. Learn to cook outside and over a fire in many different, nifty ways. Enjoy a wonderful fire, great people, and tasty food. Sign up in advance. Outdoor cooking cowboy style is Thursday, May 12, and native style is Friday, May 13. Both classes last from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature

HEALTH

Healthy Glow from Head to Tow Learn about how to better your skin care regime from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. A DIY body care scrub station will be open from 1-3 p.m. Or learn how to get rid of skin care chemicals and learn DIY body care using oils, foods and everyday ingredients at home. The DIY body care program is from noon to 1 p.m.

It’s In the Air About one out of every give people suffer from runny nose, itchy eyes and sinus congestion every spring. These seasonal symptoms are often caused by our immune system reacting to harmless airborne substances such as pollen. Wave goodbye to your problems by learning what nutrients and foods help support a balanced immune response to airborne irritants. Program is from 5-6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Contact Megan Grover at 303-423-0990.

Relay For Life The American Cancer Society Relay For Life gives communities the chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Each year, more than 4 million people participate in this global phenomenon and raise money and awareness to save lives from cancer. Following is a partial schedule of Relay For Life events: Saturday, May 14, Relay for Life of Jefferson County Public Schools.

Healthier Living Colorado A program to help people deal with the challenges of living with an ongoing health condition such as heart disease, a lung condition, diabetes or arthritis is offered from 1:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays through May 18 at the St. Anthony’s Golden Neighborhood Health Center, 750 Warner Drive, Golden. The six-week class is open to the community. The registration fee will be refunded upon attending four of the six classes. Healthier Living Colorado is the chronic disease self-management program developed at Stanford University. For information, and to register, contact Maripat Gallas at 303-984-1845 or maripat@coaw.org. Go to www.coaw.org.

Nutritional Coaching Megan Grover, master of medical science and nutritional health coach at the Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, offers free one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions for the public. Call the store at 303-4230990 for an appointment.

EDUCATION

History of Horses, Racing As we enjoy the Triple Crown season, join Active Minds 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, for a look at the history of horses including one of the most extraordinary examples of the breed, the thoroughbred racehorse. Program begins with horse domestication and their use in agriculture, the military, and other arenas and end with a review of some of the greatest racehorses and races of all time. Program is at Welcyon Fitness After 50, 3140 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Unit 120, Lakewood. After Pamper & Play the program, guests are invited for refreshments and to watch the Kentucky Mothers and mother-figures get a special day of pampering from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Derby on the big screen. Call 720-210-9342.

Saturday, May 7, at The Family Room in Wheat Ridge. The Pamper & Play event Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday features free, open play time for children and complimentary food and beveragfor publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocomes. To register, and for more information, go to http://www.thefamilyroomdenver. munitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a com/pamper-and-play. The Family Room is at 6279 W. 38th Ave., Suite 1, Wheat space-available basis.

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MILESTONES Golden James Brown, of Golden, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University.

Madeline Ivy, of Golden, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University.

Jacob F. Kepler, of Golden, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming.

Madison Draper Liming, of Golden, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming.

Claudia Pena, of Golden, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Colgate University. Pena is a graduate of Holy Family High School.

Kylie Santos, of Golden, was named the 2016 RMAC Women’s Basketball Summit Award Winner. Santos, a senior, is a business administration major with a 3.96 GPA. Earlier this season she earned a spot on the RMAC AllAcademic First Team, an honor voted on by the league’s sports information directors. She’s averaging 6.9 points and 2.9 rebounds per contest this year.

Stacey A. Tilton, of Golden, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming.

Lakewood Shuwen Chen, of Lakewood, graduated with a doctorate degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Akron.

Michelle Renae Gess, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming.

Evan Francis Giusto, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming.

Luke Hallman, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University.

Dean Haas, of Lakewood, was named to USA Cycling’s collegiate academic All-Star’s spring 2015 class.

Haas’s is majoring in economics at Fort

Lewis College. The spring 2015 class includes 79 riders from 15 schools.

Erik M. Horwitz, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming.

Clark Aaron Kelly, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming.

Rachel Lynne Mills, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming.

Alyssa Danielle Mustard, of Lakewood, graduated with a master’s degree (higher education student affairs) from Fort Hays State University.

Gregory Michael Rohr, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming.

Genevieve Spiess, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Wheaton College She is the daughter of Thomas Spiess and Rebecca Spiess.

Dusten J. Strock, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming.

Derek Trujillo, of Lakewood, has completed 10 months of national service as part of the Southern Region’s 22nd class of the National Civilian Community Corps, as a member of FEMA Corps. Trujillo spent time in the administration of emergency management and long term recovery activities. Trujillo completed his service on April 21, 2016 with an education award of up to $5,775, which can be used to continue education or pay back qualified student loans.

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LOCAL

Legend’s story one of change

Brandon Shanks swims the butterfly leg as he competed in the 200-yard individual medley event April 30. Shanks finished third in the competition as Lakewood joined D’evelyn and Valor Christian at the league swimming meet. Photos by Tom Munds

Tigers posts swim win Lakewood first, D’Evelyn third at swimming meet

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The gently falling snowflakes outside the window were a marked contrast to the heated competition by athletes from Valor Christian, Lakewood and D’Evelyn in the April 30 triangular swim meet at Carmody Recreation Center Pool.

Lakewood took first place with 121 points. Valor was second with 108 points and D’Evelyn finished third with 90 points. Lakewood is ranked 16th among 5A schools and D’Evelyn is ranked 14th among 4A schools.

“We have a fairly strong team this season that includes a number of returning all-conference swimmers ...,” Tigers coach Jennifer Snowberg said before the meet. “We have 35 on the team. While we cover all the events, our distance swimmers are doing well, and our strongest event probably is the 500 freestyle.”

Ten to 12 of her athletes, she said, are year-round swimmers.

“There are top competitors who swim just during the high school season, but most of the top athletes in the events swim all year long,” she said.

The D’Evelyn Jaguars have 20 swimmers and two divers this year.

“We are a small team but we pack a punch,” coach Mark Collings said. “We will be very competitive in the Jefferson County Class 4A league meet as we seek to win our eighth straight league title. We know winning the title won’t be easy. And we know we will be challenged by other teams including Valor, Golden, Wheat Ridge and others, but we’ll be in there looking to retain the league title.”

Lakewood won a number of events at the meet. The first event title went to Jack Linder in the 50-yard freestyle. Other

Tristin van den Bulk swims the backstroke leg for the D’Evelyn 200-yard medley relay team. The competition was part of the April 30 league swimming meet that includes athletes from D’Evelyn, Lakewood and Valor Christian.

Tiger event winners included Blaise Snowberg in the 100-yard butterfly, Bradley Jackson in the 500-yard freestyle.

Tiger teammate Mac Harrison won the diving competition.

Jackson has been swimming the distance freestyle event since his coach put him in it.

“My coach and I found I had a knack for distance freestyle,” he said. “My times on each lap are pretty even. I started winning events so I just stuck with it.”

Jackson completed the 500-freestyle and immediately took his place on the 200-yard freestyle relay team that finished second.

“The 500 and the 200 relay are two different worlds,” he said after completing his leg of the relay. “The 500, you set a pace and maintain it. This is a sprint with a different mindset — turn on the burners and go as fast as possible.”

Stamina is a big part of being able to remain competitive in back-to-back events, he said.

“I swim six to eight times a week so I spend 12 to 16 hours in the water,” he said. “In that time, I probably swim

36,000 meters a week. I swim with a club team and, for a change, I put some biking and running with my swimming when I compete in triathlons in the summer.”

D’Evelyn’ team point total grew as Jaguar swimmers won two events. Jack Moranetz won the 200-yard freestyle and, later in the meet, Moranetz joined forces with teammates Donovan Hoffman, Liam Skelton and Thomas Kyle to win the 200-yard freestyle relay.

Moranetz, a sophomore, said swimming is his sport.

“I really like swimming and I compete in swimming all year,” he said. “I like the way, in swimming, you can see yourself getting better when you work hard.”

He won the 200-yard freestyle, swam on the relay team and also finished fourth in the 100-yard butterfly.

“I like the freestyle and the butterfly, but I really like to swim the breaststroke,” the sophomore said. “My goal this year is to swim the 100 breaststroke under one minute. I am close and need to cut about half a second off, but I think I can reach my goal before the end of the season.”

GIRLS SOCCER Class 4A first-round games are set

for May 11 and the round of 16 is May 15. First- and second-round Class 5A matches are scheduled May 10 and May 14 with the quarterfinals on May 18. Class 4A quarterfinals are May 19.

Class 4A and 5A semifinals are May 20, with the finals for both classes May 25. Class 4A semifinals will be at Legacy Stadium in Aurora and the 5A at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker.

Championship games for all four divisions will by May 24 and May 25 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.

CHSAA issues weather warning Last season’s spring state playoffs were hampered by wet weather, so the Colorado High School Activities Association delivered a message to schools on what can be done when games or matches are postponed despite the forecast for sunny days this week.

Dates to complete regular-season competition can’t be changed. When the playoffs start, there is flexibility to play on the next available day, according to the bylaws.

Leagues need to make plans on how champions will be declared and the way the order of finish will be determined if some league games or matches can’t be completed.

BOYS SWIMMING The Class 5A state meet is May 20 and 21 at the Air Force Academy, with the 4A state championships May 20-21 at the VMAC in Thornton.

Local tennis player represents U.S. A call last week to talk with Colorado Athletic Club-Inverness club tennis pro Simona Bruetting of Highlands Ranch ended without a conversation.

She was unavailable because she was playing tennis in Slovakia to prepare for the International Tennis Federation’s Young Seniors World Team Championships, scheduled May 1-6 in Umag, Croatia.

Bruetting is the captain of the fourplayer USA women’s Young Cup team (40 and older).

She is the 2015 Indoor Hard Court and Clay Court national champion in singles and doubles for her age group. The

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SPRING STATE PLAYOFF SCHEDULES BASEBALL Districts tournaments for 2A/3A/4A/5A are scheduled for May 14. May 20 and 21 is the first weekend of the 3A/4A/5A double-elimination state tournament (eight teams). Final weekend of the 3A/4A/5A tournament (four teams) is May 27 and 28. The 4A semifinals and finals will be held at All-Star Park in Lakewood. The 5A Final Four will be at All-City Stadium in Denver.

Kevin Boley has had a busy spring conducting interviews.

Boley is the head basketball coach at Legend, but he’s also the athletic director who had to quiz and eventually hire head coaches for football, Jim Benton volleyball and swimOVERTIME ming.

Monte Thelen, the former Cherokee Trail head coach, was hired in early April to take over the Titans’ football program.

Last week, Boley announced that Verlyn Rosenthal will assume the coaching reins of the volleyball program from Katie Winsor to become the second volleyball coach in school history. Another Cherokee Trail coach, boys swimming coach Kipp Meeks, was hired as Legend’s new girls swimming mentor.

Rosenthal won three state championships and had a 66-match winning streak while coaching Colorado Springs Christian from 2002-06. He was head coach at Colorado Christian University for five seasons starting in 2010.

He assumes the leadership of a Legend program that has made the state tournament the past two seasons and was ranked No. 1 in the state early during the 2015 campaign. However, the Titans will graduate five top players but return Kayleigh Thompson and Katie Turner.

“I’m excited,” Rosenthal said. “I love coaching volleyball and this will be a real nice fit. The previous coach did a nice job in building the program and has some nice things in place. We will have to rely on some younger athletes next year.”

Meeks is also excited about his new venture at Legend.

“The girls program has a great deal of young talent and potential,” he said. “I hope to bring a fun atmosphere and instill a tremendous work ethic to be a successful program competing at the 5A level.”

GIRLS TENNIS Class 5A and 4A regional tournaments will be held May 4-6. The 4A state championship tournament is set for May 12-14 at Pueblo City Park with the 5A state tournament the same days at Gates Tennis Center in Denver.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP LAKEWOOD TIGERS BASEBALL Lakewood 16, Chatfield 6 Lakewood claimed a 10-point victory over conference opponent Chatfield in a home game on April 28.

Key performers: Seniors Trevor Willson led with three runs, followed by seniors Marcelo Sanchez, Michael Seckman and Michael Vessa and junior Casey O’Neill, all of whom scored two runs each. Senior Chase Powell also hit a home run. O’Neill had 11 putouts out of 12 chances.

Lakewood 4, Pomona 0 Lakewood shut out conference opponent Pomona in an away game on April 27.

Key performers: Seniors Trevor Willson, Braden Smith, Michael Vessa and Luke

Klatke all scored runs. Senior Marcelo Sanchez and junior Casey O’Neill both had seven putouts out of as many chances.

Ralston Valley 10, Lakewood 0 Lakewood was blanked by conference opponent Ralston Valley in a neutral game on April 25.

Key performers: Senior Marcelo Sanchez had five putouts out of as many chances.

GIRLS SOCCER Columbine 11, Lakewood 1 Lakewood fell to conference opponent Columbine in a home game on April 28.

Lakewood 5, Bear Creek 0 Lakewood shut out league opponent Bear Creek in a home game on April 26.

BOYS LACROSSE Wheat Ridge 16, Lakewood 2 Lakewood fell to conference opponent Wheat Ridge in an away game on April 27.

Smoky Hill 9, Lakewood 3 Lakewood lost to non-conference opponent Smoky Hill in an away game on April 25.

BOYS SWIMMING Jeffco Mini Invite Lakewood won the non-conference Jeffco

Mini Invite on April 30.

David Harrison won the one-meter, Jack Linder the 50 free, Blaise Snowberg the 100 fly, and Bradley Jackson the 500 free.

GIRLS TENNIS Denver East 4, Lakewood 3 Lakewood narrowly lost to non-conference opponent Denver East in an away match on April 25.

The team saw victories from: freshman Carley Bennett, No. 2 singles, 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2, sophomore Gianna Neathammer and senior Amy Oldenbrook, No. 3 doubles, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, and freshman Fallon Hobson and senior Lauren Compton, No. 4 doubles, 7-6, 6-0.

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D’EVELYN JAGUARS BASEBALL Golden 4, D’Evelyn 3 D’Evelyn lost to conference opponent Golden by a single run in a home game on April 27.

Key performers: Senior Adam Jolton, junior Dylan Aurich and sophomore Matt Hansen all scored runs. Junior Willie Gordon had five put outs out as many chances.

Wheat Ridge 4, D’Evelyn 3 D’Evelyn fell by a single run to conference opponent Wheat Ridge in a home game on April 25.

Key performers: Senior Mitch Menard, junior Tyler Hobbs and sophomoreMatt Hansen all scored runs. Junior Willie Gordon had eight putouts, off of as many tries.

GIRLS SOCCER Valor Christian 3, D’Evelyn 1 D’Evelyn fell to conference opponent Valor Christian in an away game on April 30.

Key performers: Freshman Laryssa Hamblen scored the team’s only goal.

D’Evelyn 3, Littleton 0

D’Evelyn shut out conference opponent Littleton in a home game on April 27.

Key performers: Senior Casey Quirk, junior Emma Denton and sophomore Tianna Wright all scored goals.

D’Evelyn 3, Green Mountain 1 D’Evelyn took the win over conference opponent Green Mountain in an away game on April 26.

Key performers: Senior Sammy Vesterby, sophomore Tianna Wright and freshman Laryssa Hamblen all scored goals.

BOYS SWIMMING Jeffco Mini Invite D’Evelyn placed third of three at the nonconference Jeffco Mini Invite meet on April 30.

Jack Moranetz won the 200 free and the relay team won the 200 free relay.

D’Evelyn’s team placed sixth in the Jeffco 4A category at Broken Tree on April 25. The team had a score of 426.

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GIRLS TENNIS D’Evelyn 6, Valor Christian 1 D’Evelyn took the win over conference opponent Valor Christian in a home match on April 27.

The team saw victories from: senior Kara Robbins, No. 2 singles, 6-4, 6-4, sophomore Angi Reed, No. 3 singles, 6-2, 6-0, senior Trinity Payne and junior Taylor Whatley, No. 1 doubles, 6-1, 6-0, sophomores Elisa Dean and Cammy Lee, No. 2 doubles, 6-1, 6-0, junior Maggie Hime and freshman Rachael Molnar, No. 3 doubles, 6-2, 6-1, and senior Claire Jones and freshman Abby Molnar, No. 4 doubles, 7-5, 6-0.

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BASEBALL Green Mountain 6, Standley Lake 4 Green Mountain took the win over conference opponent Standley Lake in an away game on April 27.

Key performers: Senior Wyatt Featherston and sophomore JD Wadliegh both scored two runs each and juniors Brody Bettis and Luke Kuberski both scored one goal each. Featherston hit a home run in the game. Wadliegh also had 13 putouts out of as many chances.

Conifer 10, Green Mountain 7 Green Mountain fell to conference opponent Conifer in an away game on April 25.

Key performers: Senior Wyatt Featherston scored two runs and seniors Roy Anderson and Joe Anderson and junior Brody Bettis, Luke Kuberski and Dylan Jacob all scored one run each. Both of Featherson’s runs were home runs. Sophomore JD Wadliegh had six putouts out of eight chances.

GIRLS SOCCER Denver South 3, Green Mountain 0 Green Mountain was shut out by non-conference opponent Denver South in a home game on April 29.

Green Mountain 2, Summit 0 Green Mountain shut out non-conference opponent Summit in a neutral game on April 28.

Wheat Ridge 6, Green Mountain 1 Green Mountain lost to conference opponent Wheat Ridge in an away game on April 27.

D’Evelyn 3, Green Mountain 1 Green Mountain fell to conference opponent D’Evelyn in a home game on April 25.

GIRLS LACROSSE Fruita Monument 19, Green Mountain 13 Green Mountain fell against non-conference opponent Fruita Monument in an away game on April 30.

Palmer Ridge 17, Green Mountain 6 Green Mountain lost to non-conference opponent Palmer Ridge in an away game on April 28.

Ralston Valley 20, Green Mountain 4 Green Mountain lost to conference opponent Ralston Valley in a home game on April 26.

Key performers: Junior GenevieveKramer-marion scored all four of the team’s goals. Senior Alivia Roth had one ground ball and one interception.

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Green Mountain 14, Evergreen 5 Green Mountain took a commanding victory over conference opponent Evergreen in an away game on April 29.

Key performers: Senior Travis Larkin scored five goals, sophomore Drake Troyer scored three, senior Colton Helmut and Tory Towndrow scored two each, and sophomore JD High and freshman Brandon Jacob scored one.

Windsor 11, Green Mountain 4 Green Mountain lost to conference opponent Windsor in a home game on April 27.

Key performers: Senior Travis Larkin scored two goals and senior Colton Helmut and sophomore JD High both scored a goal.

Columbine 8, Green Mountain 0 Green Mountain was shut out by non-league opponent Columbine in an away game on April 25.

BOYS SWIMMING Littleton vs Green Mountain vs Wheat Ridge Green Mountain won the conference meet against Littleton and Wheat Ridge on April 28.

Tristan Gess won the one meter dive.

GIRLS GOLF Broken Tree Green Mountain’s team placed eighth in the Jeffco 4A category at Broken Tree on April 25. The team had a score of 462.

GIRLS TENNIS Standley Lake 5, Green Mountain 2 Green Mountain lost to conference opponent Standley Lake in an away match on April 27.

The team saw victories from: senior Renee Lile and junior Laura Price at No. 3 doubles, 7-6 (3), 6-4, and seniors Madison Cieciorka and Hannah Hank at No. 4 doubles, 6-1, 6-3.

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BOYS LACROSSE Class 4A first-round games must be completed by May 10. Class 5A firstround games must be completed by May

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New Lutheran football coach Lutheran has named a new football coach to replace Blair Hubbard, who departed after two seasons to become the

11. Class 4A quarterfinal games are to be completed by May 13 and May 14 for 5A. Semifinals will be May 18 at Englewood High School. Finals will be May 20 but the site is to be announced.

GIRLS LACROSSE First-round games must be completed by May 11 and second-round contests by May 14. Quarterfinal games

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baseball team with ThunderRidge second, Lakewood fifth and Ralston Valley sixth. Valor Christian is fourth in the 4A polls with Wheat Ridge ninth. Silver Creek is No. 1.

Mountain Vista is fourth in the Class 5A girls soccer poll with ThunderRidge ninth as the whole state chases topranked Grandview. Wheat Ridge is the runner-up to Lewis Palmer in the 4A soccer rankings with Valor Christian sixth and D’Evelyn ninth.

In the boys 5A lacrosse poll, Mountain Vista is second behind Regis Jesuit with

GIRLS GOLF Class 4A and 5A golfers will hold oneday regional qualifying tournaments between May 7 and 10 at various sites.

The 5A state tournament is scheduled May 23 and 24 at the Common Ground Golf Course in Aurora, with the 4A state tourney May 23 and 24 at Pueblo County Club.

Arapahoe third, Cherry Creek fourth and Chaparral tenth. Valor Christian is fifth and Golden seventh in the 4A boys with Dawson holding the top spot.

Unbeaten teams Colorado Academy and Cherry Creek are one-two in the girls lacrosse poll with ThunderRidge sixth, Arapahoe seventh and Chaparral eighth.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

SPORTS ROUNDUP ALAMEDA PIRATES BASEBALL Alameda 20, Fort Lupton 19 Alameda won a narrow victory over conference opponent Fort Lupton in an away game on April 27.

Key performers: Junior Noah Hayes scored four runs, and seniors Angel Mojica, Hunter Roberts and Damian Gutierrez all scored three runs. Senior Daniel Sanchez had five putouts, off of five chances.

Alameda 13, Vista PEAK Prep 2 Alameda claimed a commanding victory

over conference opponent Vista PEAK Prep in an away game on April 25.

Key performers: Senior Angel Mojica scored five runs, junior Noah Hayes scored three, senior Hunter Roberts and junior Casey Pruitt each scored two and senior Ruben Moya scored one.

GIRLS SOCCER Elizabeth 9, Alameda 0 Alameda was shut out by conference opponent Elizabeth in a home

game on April 28.

Fort Morgan 2, Alameda 1 Alameda fell by a single goal to conference opponent Fort Morgan in an away game on April 26.

Key performers: Junior Tania Martinez scored the team’s only goal.

TRACK AND FIELD Terry Amundson Invitational Alameda’s girls track and field

team placed sixth of 19 and the boys placed fifth of 20 at the non-conference Terry Amundson Invitational meet on April 27.

On the boys’ side, Fernando Hernandez won the 100 meter and the relay team won the 4x100 meter.

GIRLS TENNIS Colorado 7 League Championships Alameda placed fifth of six at the conference Colorado 7 League Championships on April 26.

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“This facility here was built in 2007,” Mary Kraft said. “Between this location and our other farm, Badger Creek, we milk about 4,500 cows a day.”

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“The beautiful thing about this facility is being milked shouldn’t be much of an inconvenience for them,” Mary Kraft said.

“We do a lot of preventive things here to keep all the animals in good health.”

Students visited the area where pregnant cows stay, witnessed the birth of twins and saw calves taking some of their first steps. Usually, about 20 calves are born a day, but Chris Kraft said sometimes there are “calving storms” where some 50 calves

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