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Softball field named for longtime coach George Andrews has been community pillar for decades

By Clarke Reader creader@colorado communitymedia.com Long-time Alameda High School volunteer and softball coach George Andrews, who retired last year, had a vital impact on the lives of countless athletes during his time at the school.

So it was fitting these same athletes, friends and family gathered on Oct. 4 for a softball field-naming ceremony in his honor, at AHS. His family read the aptly titled “I Believe in Softball” poem aloud (written by Andrews), and his colleagues had the opportunity to reminisce about working with Andrews. Here are some of the most memorable quotes from the ceremony:

Longtime Alameda High School volunteer and coach George Andrews speaks at the naming ceremony for the school’s softball field. Andrews said he was incredibly honored by the recognition. Photo by Clarke Reader

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Emily Andrews, Andrews’ oldest daughter: “My dad has been a coach and volunteer in the area for years. He volunteers his time to provide pitching lessons because they can get so expensive. Last year he retired, and we were told this was going to be happening at the end-of-year athletic banquet. It’s been a real community effort to get everyone together, and I know it’s a real honor for him.”

Tom Dillingham, former Alameda head coach: “I had the opportunity to coach with George for 30 years, and we started an incredible friendship. The way he used softball is a miracle for life for these girls.”

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Andrea Sabadosh, assistant principal: “Last year we decided to have this dedication, because we thought it was a fitting way to honor him. He’s been a pillar to the community for years and years and affected the lives of so many people. He dedicated so much time to the game, so the honor is really ours.”

George Andrews: “Alameda has always been supportive of athletics, and they’ve always been supportive of me. This was completely unexpected, and I want to thank all the players I coached over the years, and all of you for being here.”

GOLF TOURNEY

The 2015 Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale comes to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Oct. 23-25. The sale will offer people the opportunity to browse about 100,000 library items—most of which are priced at $3 or less.

Pictured is last year’s sale, prior to the community coming to shop and take home books and other items.

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Get lost in a sea of used books Jeffco library foundation’s Whale sale takes place Oct. 23-25

By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Browsing the 100,000 items at the Jefferson County Library Foundation’s Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale is kind of like going a huge treasure hunt.

“People find books they’ve been searching for their whole life,” said Linda Abbott, one of the event’s volunteers.

The 2015 Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale takes place Oct. 23-25 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The sale benefits the library foundation, which supports the libraries’ programs.

Admission is free and most items are $3 or less— including tax. People can find books for all ages, in all genres and categories, nonfiction and fiction.

Plus, there will be audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs and records for sale.

“There’s just about everything you can think of,” Abbott said.

Volunteers work all year boxing and sorting books for the two whale sales in the fall and spriing, said Sara Holdren, the Jefferson County Library Foundation’s community resource manager.

Through the year, items come in on a daily basis, Holdren said. The items are either considered discards, which means the library has more than needed in stock, or they are donations from the public.

People will often come to a whale sale and stock up, Holdren said, and after they’ve read the book, they’ll bring it back to be donated.

“It’s so much fun,” she said. “We definitely have some real book lovers out there.”

Friday is the first day of the sale, so it will offer people the best selection, Holdren said. Saturday is generally the day to come for those who wish Books continues on Page 7

Lakwood’s Griffin Barela tees off on the 10th hole at the Fort Collins Country Club on Oct. 6. Barela helped lead the Tigers to a very close second place finish in the state tournament. Read about the tourney on PAGE 27. Photo by Jim Benton

INSIDE: The 2015 Colorado Community Media candidate questionnaire election guide is located inside. Turn to Page 13 of this edition, and pull out information on all the candidates running for your city’s council race, as well as information on the Jeffco school board.

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FACES AMONG US

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My Name Is

A glimpse of the people in our community

DEBRA DACORTE Outside sales professional at Fastsigns of Lakewood About me I’m from Nebraska and moved here 20 years ago because I got married and my husband lived out here. I originally came from the tanning industry, before moving into my current work.

Freddie Steinmark’s brother, Sammy, hugs Wheat Ridge athletic director Nick DeSimone at an event to honor Steinmark at the high school on Sept. 30. Photo by Clarke Reader

A hero among us

About my job I’ve been at Fastsigns for five years, and as the outside sales professional, I get to do really diverse work. It ranges from big outside signs to smaller ones inside.

My background is in sales, and I’ve taken some graphic design classes. I actually came here with more of an intention of doing graphics work, but selling is what I do best. Now I get to work with graphic designers.

We’ve worked hard to build up a clientele, and have a lot of return customers.

We have business accounts that we work with over and over.

In my free time I like to hike, and I think I want to try paddle boarding next year. I also like to read and write — I really like (John) Grisham.

lina), and I’ve received the award four years in a row. We’re a franchise, so our numbers go to the corporate office, and they decide the awards.

My job has great variety — every day is something different. With a name like ours, it’s a fun challenge.

The Bronze Sales Award recognizes outside sales professionals who achieved sales between $300,000 and $499,999 from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. With more than 590 Fastsigns centers worldwide, only 52 professionals received this award.

Award-worthy work This year I received the Bronze Sales Award (at the 2015 Fastsigns Outside Sales Summit, held in Charlotte, North Caro-

Written by Clarke Reader. If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact Clarke at creader@coloradocommunitymedia. com.

Steinmark remembered at Wheat Ridge High School

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com The athlete Freddie Joe Steinmark, known for his football prowess and tenacity in fighting cancer, is an inspiration.

Everybody who knew him took a part of his spirit along with them. And his family and friends gathered at his alma mater, Wheat Ridge High School, to celebrate that influence.

The event was part of the lead-up to “My All American,” a movie about his life based on Bower Yousse’s biography, “Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, Football.” The movie will be released on Nov. 3, and Yousse, screenwriter and Wheat Ridge graduate, hosted the evening.

“We were all blessed to be in the same place and the same time as Freddie,” Yousse said. “I was very nervous about writing his book, because I knew anything I wrote couldn’t measure up to Freddie.”

Steinmark grew up in Wheat Ridge and

went to the University of Texas, where he was one of the leaders of the team during its national title win in 1969. He died in 1971 from a cancer that cost him his leg.

The evening featured conversations with some of the people Steinmark knew best — teammates and family members who were with him as he grew up in Wheat Ridge. About 53 members of Steinmark’s 1967 graduating class attended.

And Kent Cluck, David Dirks and Rick Nabors, all of whom played football with him, remembered their experiences on stage.

“He was confident, dedicated, vicefree, selfless, honorable and fearless. He was a mentor me, especially because he was so spiritual,” Nabors said. “If kids have a passion for something they really want to do, they should apply the same traits Freddie did, and the world would be a better place.”

His teammates spoke about his dedication to the team and how he never put himself above his fellow players.

Colorado’s prestigious Steinmark Hero continues on Page 30

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Conference gives parents tools to raise healthy children Jeffco hosts 25th free annual event to help build parenting skills

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Jeffco parent Alicia Smith left the recent Helping Kids Thrive Conference armed with a few more tools to meet the daily challenges of good parenting and buoyed by the knowledge she’s not alone.

“This is something I look forward to every year — I appreciated the information,” Smith said. “The candid conversations with other parents about topics relevant to my family was refreshing, and I enjoyed finding new ways to communicate with and support my child.”

For the past 25 years, Jefferson Center for Mental Health has hosted the Helping Kids Thrive Conference to provide parents free resources and classes for parenting children of all ages. During that time, the

25 YEARS OF HELPING KIDS THRIVE The conference started in 1990 by a coalition of community organizations concerned about the high incidence of youth suicide in Jefferson County and the prevalence of other destructive behaviors such as drug/alcohol use and youth violence. Led by Jefferson Center for Mental Health, the program includes representatives from Jeffco Public Schools, the Jeffco District Attorney’s Office, Jeffco PTA, JCAA, the Second Wind Fund and more.

“We said we have to do something about

conference has served more than 4,500 parents and adults.

This year’s conference, hosted at Creighton Middle School in Lakewood on Oct. 8, provided more than 200 parents with information on a variety of organizations, from Colorado Access, The Colo-

this,” said Jeanne Oliver, vice president of marketing and development with the Jefferson Center for Mental Health. “We thought, what if we talked to adults — the parents, coaches and teachers — and try to provide them with some ‘Aha moments,’ because the kids needs us.”

The program expanded beyond suicide awareness, but volunteer Marta Murray said topics like cyber-bullying are still top priorities.

rado Trust, Jeffco PTA and the Jefferson County Education Association.

It’s not easy after a long day to come spend an evening in classes with us,” said Jeanne Oliver, vice president of marketing and development with the center.

“Parents can come here and feel a little

stronger, a little more hopeful, that raising healthy kids maybe isn’t so hard.”

The nearly 20 classes included perennial favorites like The Early Years (ages 3-5): Creating a Blueprint for Success and The Teen Years (ages 12-19): Framing Boundaries and Expectations to new offerings like Marijuana and the Developing Brain and Parenting After Trauma.

One of the most popular classes was Lori Hoffner’s Empowering Successful Kids: Raising Confident, Caring Young People. In the class, she discussed topics like positive asset-building and the importance of children’s perception.

“Any way we can give parents opportunities to be great parents, we’ll do that,” said Marta Murray, a long-time volunteer with the center. “We try to vary our offerings, adding a couple topical classes every year. When parents are thinking they’re in this all by themselves, they’re looking for something to help them out. We provide that.”

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Is Your Denver Area Home Listed On the Right MLS? What You Need to Know The I-25 corridor from Ft. Collins to Colo- Multiple Listing Services, or MLS’s, exist for the purpose of “cooperation and comrado Springs is home to three MLS’s, and pensation,” meaning that each member those MLS’s have a decade-old arrangement by which the members of REAL ESTATE agrees to publish all his or her listings on the MLS, allowing any one MLS can search and find — TODAY other member of the same MLS and sell — listings on the other to sell that listing and earn a pubtwo MLS’s. The three front range lished “co-op” commission for MLS’s are: doing so. A non-MLS member is 1) IRES, based in Loveland, not promised that commission. which serves Northern Colorado.

The agreement between the three Their consumer-facing website is Front Range MLS’s listed above www.ColoProperty.com, which works the same way — any memcarries only IRES listings.

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By JIM SMITH, ber of one MLS can sell any listing on all three MLS’s and earn known by its corporate name, Realtor® the advertised commission.

Metrolist, is based in the Denver Because of this arrangement, some Tech Center, and serves the Denver metro area, including Jeffco. The consumer-facing agents believe they can list a home on any one of the three MLS’s, regardless of its website is www.REcolorado.com, which doubles as the agent website once an agent location, and achieve the same result for their seller. Let me tell you why it is essenlogs in. tial that your home be listed on the MLS 3) PPAR, serving the Colorado Springs market, is owned by the Pikes Peak Associ- which primarily serves where the house is ation of Realtors. Its consumer-facing web- located — in our case, REcolorado.com.

As I write this column (Monday, Oct. 12) site is www.PPAR.com, which displays only PPAR listings. I have limited familiarity with there are 30 Jefferson County homes listed this MLS, since it serves El Paso and Teller on IRES, but not listed on REcolorado.com.

See the box at right for their addresses.

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It was a shock and disappointment in 2013 when the block of three conservatives seized control of the Jeffco School Board, forced the resignation of Superintended Cindy Stevenson, and paid $80,000 more for a newbie with none of Cindy’s experience and expertise.

The conservative majority has displayed its “Tea Party” stripes time and again, and I’m so glad that a citizen group was able to get their recall on the ballot and found five excellent candidates to replace them. One of them I

know — Brad Rupert, who has worked side by side with me for many years supporting an interfaith coalition that has raised funds to build 15 Habitat for Humanity homes. (Our biggest fundraiser is our pumpkin patches at 68th & Wadsworth and Garrison & Alameda — come buy your pumpkins so we can build our 16th Habitat for Humanity home!)

I’m proud of the effort made to reverse that 2013 take-over and hope you’ll join me in voting for the recall and those candidates.

Another 37 IRES listings of Jeffco homes were also entered on REcolorado.com and therefore do appear on our consumer-facing website — either because the listing agent belongs to both MLS’s or has co-listed the property with an REcolorado member.

I myself am a member of both MLS’s so that I can list my north metro listings on IRES. That way, my listings not only appear more readily to IRES members, but they also appear on IRES’s consumer website.

How much does this matter? For starters, we all know by now that over 90% of buyers do their own online home searches and tell their agents which houses they want to see. And www.REcolorado.com is, I’m told, second only to Zillow in the number of visitors per month and other important metrics. That’s more visitors than realtor.com, more than Trulia, and more than any company website such as redfin.com. If you list

your home with an agent who is not a member of the Denver MLS, you’re giving up a sizable audience of prospective buyers.

But it gets worse, because when agents search for listings on REcolorado, they can default to REcolorado listings only. Members must not do that for them to see any of the 30 listings in the box below. Also, many of us REcolorado members still utilize a vendor solution called Virtual Office from Hillside Software for finding listings, and that software does not include IRES listings.

The proof can be found in the days each listing spends on the MLS. There are currently 67 IRES listings under contract in Jefferson County. The median days on market for them is 8 days. The three listings with the longest days on market — 77, 90 and 95 days — were never listed on www.REcolorado.com. They were Arvada homes listed only on IRES.

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A spoonful of sugar Corporate refugee takes a chance on coffee

From brown to green Tax credits, partnerships make remediation process manageable

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com

By Clarke Reader creader@colorado communitymedia.com There are Starbucks on every corner, but not everyone likes feeding the corporate machine every day.

That’s where Donna Stallman and the Sugar Cube coffee stand in South Wheat Ridge come in.

Located at 4313 Wadsworth Blvd., right next to the Buy Back Games, Sugar Cube offers coffee, espresso and pastries with a truly independent flair. The stand is open from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the week, hours which Stallman said people are loving.

Stallman took ownership of the stand just a little under a month ago and reopened it on Sept. 28, so she is still getting into the swing of things. But she picked the perfect time to start: Coming by early in the morning, it’s just cold enough to see your breath, and Stallman is happy to supply customers with plenty of smiles and hot drinks to combat the chill.

“I was tired of being in the corporate world, and so I talked to my dad about what I should do,” she

Brownfields are not the developmental bogeyman they once were.

Through the work of legislators and companies specializing in handling these areas, brownfields have come to carry a far smaller stigma than in previous years.

“They’ve become fairly routine for developers, particularly in metro areas,” said Jay Hutchison, director of Lakewood’s public works Fifteen of the 59 acres at the proposed department.

Federal Center Station Neighborhood (lo“Typically, cated north of the Federal Center to West brownfields 6th Avenue) are classified as brownfields, raise the and would require some remediation. question of how to adThose 15 acres were used for waste dress them disposal and trash burning. David Walker, instead of with the state health department, said at whether or city council meetings that the acres could not to invest still be developed, but would need more in the site.” attention and careful design.

The exact definition of a brownfield is a little nebulous, but the general agreement is a site that has in some way become contaminated, and is in need of remediation, usually for developmental purposes.

Common brownfield locations include former gas stations, automotive businesses and dry cleaner sites. The chemicals these businesses regularly use often seep into the soil, and can cause health and safety problems down the line.

According to Hutchison, the city doesn’t have any kind of requirement or way to track which sites are

FEDERAL CENTER STATION NEIGHBORHOOD

The Sugar Cube coffee stand, newly reopened under the ownership of Donna Stallman, offers an independent spirit for coffee drinkers.

Photo by Clarke Reader said. “I came across this place and was really interested. I don’t want to chance anything — just make it better.”

So far, the majority of Stallman’s customers are people who want to support local businesses, and she is paying that idea forward by giving back in any way she can. She recalls giving a soldier a free coffee in her first week open, and is looking forward to working with children’s homes in the near future.

“Giving back to the kids is just one of the many things I’d like to do,” she said.

It’s the personal touches that make the Sugar Cube special.

While waiting for customers in the early morning, Stallman writes quick inspirational sayings on the coffee cups she’ll give to customers — phrases like “take time to stop and smell the roses.”

A little wisdom to go with your morning coffee.

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Musical magic helps take away stigma Nonprofit provides instruments to kids in cancer treatment

CONNECT!

By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com

For general information about Blue Star Connection, visit www.bluestarconnection. org.

In 2005, a 17-year-old boy named Colin Connors told musician John Catt that — after returning home from chemotherapy — all he wanted to do was play his guitar.

That’s when Catt realized the difference music can make to cancer patients, ultimately leading to the creation of the Blue Star Connection nonprofit foundation.

The stigma that you’re not a regular kid anymore when you have cancer can be removed when you hand a child an instrument, he said. “Instead of being referred to as sick kids, they are referred to as musicians.”

Connors, still battling cancer today, paved the path to form Blue Star Connection. “It was his attitude,” said Catt, adding he gained confidence, self-esteem and pride.

Based in Winter Park, the nonprofit works with music therapists and 45 children’s hospitals across the U.S. with the goal of bringing music to children and young adults fighting cancer and other life challenges.

“Music therapy is a growing field,” said Catt, who as a musician is a strong advocate of the power of music. “Kids in treatment really respond to music.”

The nonprofit provides instruments for music therapy departments in hospitals, but also gives instruments to children to keep. That encompasses almost every instrument one can think of — harps, guitars, cellos, pianos, upright basses, trumpets, saxophones, thousands of harmonicas and violins by the dozens.

The nonprofit is partially funded through benefit concerts. Blue Star Connection performs about 12 benefit con-

For more information on …

Blue Star Connection:

Donations and general inquiries, contact John Catt at 970-531-1641 or jcatt@bluestarconnection.org.

Hospitals program, contact Don Ritter at donr@bluestarconnection.org.

Instrument donations, contact Dave Strong at daves@bluestarconnection.org.

Rachel & the Ruckus, a melodic blues/rock band from Boulder, performs at a concert to benefit Blue Star Connection on Oct. 9 at the Buffalo Rose in Golden. Blue Star Connection is a nonprofit based in Winter Park that works with 45 children’s hospitals across the U.S. to bring music to children and young adults who are fighting cancer and other challenging situations. Courtesy photo

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brownfields, but he said developers are mostly aware of brownfield risks, and the resources available to deal with them.

Legislators like state Sen. Cheri Jahn (D-Lakewood) have worked hard to make it as easy and economical as possible for developers to remediate brownfields. In 2014, Jahn sponsored and passed Senate Bill 73, which made use of state income tax credits to help fund remediation projects.

“This was an issue that kept coming up, and it’s very important because of the economic development issues, especially in rural areas,” she said. “I did a lot of research and studied on brownfields, and

certs a year in various states.

Sometimes, the concerts are simply a fundraising event with local or touring acts, Catt said. But other times the kids perform — or are at least welcomed on stage.

“They get to be rock stars — kind of,” Catt said.

Rachel Alena’s band, Rachel & the Ruckus of Boulder, played a benefit show for Blue Star Connection on Oct. 9 at the Buffalo Rose in Golden.

“Music is a great way to connect with people,” Alena said. And “for the kids to get music, it brings the connection to them. It gives them some hope and some joy — wonderful, needed things.”

Alena is no stranger to cancer wards — as a child, she spent a lot of time in them.

Her mother battled cancer for eight years, and her aunt and grandfather died from the illness.

“Cancer research is extremely important,” Alena said. “It’s important for people to know that, especially in the month of October.”

Alena’s favorite part about being a musician is connecting with people, she said, so her hope is that fans learn more about how easy it is to help children with cancer.

Hospitals depend on Blue Star Connection, Catt said, and Blue Star Connection depends on the community.

“Finding a cure for cancer is overwhelming,” he said. “But finding a small way to help a kid or their family through a difficult time is something the everyday person can do.”

working on it was great because it was an almost completely bipartisan issue. It’s an economic development issue, an environmental issue and a community issue, but not a party one.”

The time it takes to remediate a site can be lengthy in many cases, and Jahn also worked to make sure developers have the time to do the necessary work while holding on to their credits.

“We pulled all kinds of people together — developers, environmental advocates and economic development experts — to work on this for months,” she said. “We wanted something that would work for everybody.”

Some of Lakewood’s most popular locations started as brownfields, according to Hutchison.

“Belmar started as a brownfield, as did the St. Anthony Hospital site and the Home Depot on Colfax,” he said. “We

were able to get grants from the Environmental Protection Agency and the state to assess these sites and help pay for remediation.”

One of the most successful brownfield reclamation projects is Metro West Housing Solutions’ Lamar Station Crossing, a low-income housing development located along the W Rail Line. Many areas near the line are brownfields, but that didn’t stop MWHS from investing there.

“This was the first environmental project we worked on that had this level of complexity,” said Ryan McCaw, sustainability and grant programs manager with MWHS. “Sites like this have a high upfront cost to get it ready for use, and so it can be tough to get investors to take a chance on a project like this. But we were already taking a risk building this kind of housing.”

The work paid off, and in September

Blue Star Connection can accept monetary donations and any instrument in good, working condition. However, instruments needing minor repairs, such as a woodwind instrument missing a reed or a guitar missing strings, will be accepted.

Rachel & the Ruckus: Find Rachel & the Ruckus online at www. rachelandtheruckus.com or on Facebook: rachelandtheruckus.

Links to purchase and download Rachel & the Ruckus’ music off the Internet are available on the band’s website.

GET INVOLVED!

All musicians are welcome to get involved with Blue Star Connection and help kids with cancer, said the nonprofit’s founder, John Catt. Here’s how: Play a benefit show: Contact Blue Star Connection to inquire about being booked for a benefit show.

Play a local gig and promote: Spread the word to fans and show-goers that the bands will be collecting instruments and monetary donations for Blue Star Connection at the concert.

“No matter what Blue Star receives from a show,” Catt said, “it helps.”

MWHS received a Phoenix Award at the National Brownfields 2015 conference in Chicago. The award honors groups working to “solve critical environmental or social challenges, transforming blighted and contaminated areas into productive new uses and sustainable development projects.” Criteria considered for winners include the magnitude of the problems and project and cooperative efforts of multiple parties to undertake the project, including financing solutions.

“We don’t see brownfields as a deterrent — we see them as an opportunity.

The Martischang site we’re working on at Alameda has some brownfield issues, but we’re addressing them,” McCaw said.

“This kind of thing is exactly what we’re supposed to do: enhancing the public good and improving the neighborhood.”

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During a press conference, Jeffco School Board President Ken Witt announces that he has filed a complaint against himself with the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission, an entity with no apparent jurisdiction in the matter. Photo by Crystal Anderson

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Witt seeks probe of his own actions School board chief calls for ethics investigation

By Crystal Anderson Canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com In the middle of a recall campaign that is seeking to drive him from office, Jefferson County School Board President Ken Witt tried to make a splash in his campaign by calling for the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission (IEC) to investigate his alleged violations of Colorado’s open meetings laws.

“This is a serious charge of unlawful behavior and it’s now going to be printed on an official election ballot, but for this accusation to be taken seriously, a complaint should have been filed,” Witt said during an Oct. 8 press conference. “There’s already a frivolous accusation out there, and I’m just calling their bluff.”

According to Luis Toro, director of the nonprofit Colorado Ethics Watch, if this was a “real complaint” Witt would be prosecuting himself.

“It’s unprecedented. No one has filed a complaint against themselves,” Toro said, adding that Witt’s actions were especially strange

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given that the commission ruled six years ago that it doesn’t have jurisdiction over school boards.

While the IEC has no jurisdiction, those allegations have been a central issue of the recall campaign to remove Witt, and fellow board members Julie Williams and John Newkirk, from office this November.

Since being elected in 2013, Witt and the other two members of the board majority have been repeatedly accused of having closed-door meetings, meeting as a three-person majority outside of board meetings to discuss board issues and policies, and violating the board policies. The three have denied violating those policies. No outside investigation of wrongdoing has ever been announced.

One board policy, GP-02 Governing Style and Philosophies, states: “The Board will not take a position on discussion agenda items the first time such items are placed on the agenda for Board consideration.”

Jeffco school board member Jill Fellman says that policy is one Witt and the board majority have broken several times.

“There’s the letter of the law and there’s the spirit of the law, and there is no consequence for breaking the spirit of the law,” she said regarding the Colorado open meetings laws.

“I think they violated the spirit of the law, but with board policy and the hiring of Mr. Miller (board attorney Brad Miller), well, they said they’ve been meeting with him since before they were sworn in.”

Fellman and fellow minority member Lesley Dahlkemper declined to comment on Witt’s announcement.

Toro said that elected officials having chain discussions, either between themselves, or with an attorney, to reach a decision outside of a public meeting would constitute a violation of state law.

Jeffco United for Action, the group that sponsored the recall effort, released a statement after Witt’s press conference, calling his claims political in nature and inaccurate. The group said several district parents have filed complaints with the commission, but those were later dismissed because of the lack of jurisdiction.

The commission declined to confirm or deny whether it has received those dismissed complaints.

“Ken Witt’s political stunt this morning is exactly why thousands of parents and educators are seeking to recall him,” said Lynea Hansen, spokeswoman for Jeffco United for Action.

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Chris Mintz. Chris Mintz. Chris Mintz.

Why do I keep repeating the name Chris Mintz? Because I want his name to become a household name, I want you to know his name, I want you to be able to pull it off of the top of your head without working at it. Chris Mintz, for those of you who don’t know, is the man who threw himself at the door at Umpqua Community College two weeks ago to try to prevent the shooter from getting in the room. For his troubles, he took five bullets (some reports say seven), and likely prevented many more deaths and injuries. Chris Mintz is an honorably discharged soldier from the United States Army. Chris Mintz was at Umpqua Community College to make his life better. Chris Mintz performed his act of heroism on his son’s sixth birthday.

So, why don’t you know his name yet?

Why do I have to make a big deal over it right now? Why hasn’t he been on the “Today Show” and the “Tonight Show” every day since this happened two weeks ago? Why hasn’t he gotten a high-profile, well-publicized invitation to visit the White House?

I don’t know.

But, I have a guess. I think it’s because, in latter-day America now, we are so addled about what is important that we no longer have the ability to recognize or honor real courage.

How confused are we? We are so confused that a high-profile sports network

gave its Courage Award for last year to a person who hasn’t been in sports for 40 years, rather than giving it to a college athlete who played through cancer, and used her platform to raise more than $1 million for cancer Michael Alcorn research.

How confused are HITTING we? We’re so confused that we regularly laud HOME celebrities for the “courage” of saying things in public that they know will be well-received, but we almost never recognize or celebrate the celebrities who spend months on end traveling into war zones to give our soldiers a tiny bit of distraction from the horrors all around them.

How confused are we? We’re so confused that two weeks ago, at a local high school, an honor student, who has legitimate, serious health issues of her own, such that leaving the house at all some days is an act of courage, was hauled into the office for saying something “mean.” What, you might ask, did she have the temerity to say? Well, she used the wrong pronoun when addressing a friend of hers who had, for several years, been a girl, but who now wants to be

a boy.

And, by the way, you can’t really fault the school too much for this one. If, in the trauma, the young lady/man were to commit suicide or do something else violent, then the school would likely be in line for a lawsuit. And there’s nothing that rattles the courage of public institutions more than the sight of lawyers coming for them.

So I will repeat the name Chris Mintz a few more times in this column, so that you remember a name to put with real courage.

Actually, I would add several more names to the list, names of students at Umpqua who refused to deny their faith, and were killed for it; names of several Christian missionaries who have been beheaded by ISIS in the last year; names of police officers who meet aggression with compassion every day, or firefighters who run against the tide, toward danger.

There are many, actual, inspiring stories of courage around us all the time, but we don’t hear enough about them. So I will bring up the name Chris Mintz as often as I can, as a proxy for all the stories we miss out on. And we should invoke his name often, to remind ourselves that there is great courage still in the people of this country.

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His third novel, “Gameplan: Inside Hell, Inc.” is now available at MichaelJAlcorn.com

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Skeptical about brownfields grounds I went to a Lakewood City Council meeting, hoping to see a balanced, fact-based discussion of the Mayor’s plan to have Lakewood spend $25 million to purchase environmentally compromised land at the Federal Center (DFC), called a brownfields development.

I should have known better. It was light on details, with gleaming generalities about limitless possibilities, but also this: absolutely NO opportunity to ask any questions (and no hardcopies for an almost two hour presentation). It was immediately obvious that this “discussion” was only for show.

It resembled a time-share sales pitch, designed to glamorize a potentially risky venture, to a city with no experience or expertise in such undertakings.

Having been general counsel for multiple environmental remediation firms over the years, I obtained a copy of the environmental assessment for the former World War II munitions manufacturing site. As legal advisor to a firm involved with the Rocky Flats Superfund site, I appreciate the potential limits of such assessments. This one was no

different. In spite of spending over $500,000 for this study, the report is unable to guarantee there aren’t more, or unknown, hazardous material contaminants. Federal sites such as Rocky Flats and the DFC, operated for many years under a cloak of secrecy, have a greater likelihood for problematic record keeping.

As a long-time resident of Lakewood, a taxpayer and voter, it is my opinion that our City Council (and as mayor) do not have a mandate from the voters to unilaterally undertake risky developments such as this one being proposed by lame duck city councilmembers and a lame duck Mayor.

These people have not provided meaningful disclosure or opportunity for input from citizens. This is the ultimate height of hubris. I urge you to please let them know by your vote in November what you think of this manner of governance.

Larry Gardner Lakewood, Forget mudslinging, vote Paul Recently I received a mailer in regard to the Lakewood Mayor’s race- a nasty one which did not bring much truth to the

campaigns. My first question is when did negative campaigning and mudslinging enter local and city politics?

Secondly, as I read the mailer it occurred to me that both candidates did vote for a majority of the issues listed in the mailer.

Then the question becomes, what is wrong with the votes to keep our city attractive and viable to all? Had I been serving on council, my votes would have been the same on these issues.

In the newspaper recently, the city of Lakewood was named one of the top livable cities in the U.S. I have found our city, with Adam Paul’s votes, to be very cautious when spending the taxpayer’s money. They have eliminated the tax on groceries, weathered the recession very nicely, and at the same time have consistently put money into the reserve fund.

With this background, I believe we should all vote for Adam Paul for Mayor as he believes in a reasonable, responsible, and rational government.

Norma Anderson, Lakewood

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Making college more accessible, affordable Colorado’s economy is outpacing much of the nation in economic growth and job creation. Today, after the worst recession since the Great Depression, Colorado’s unemployment rate is 4.2 percent, and the state has created jobs in 42 of the last 44 months. Yet, many hard-working families are still struggling to obtain the education and skills they need to succeed in the 21st-century economy. In too many cases, college is unaffordable.

Over the past 35 years, college tuition at public universities has nearly quadrupled, with the average in-state public tuition in Colorado rising to nearly $9,500 annually. The average net cost of college now accounts for 84 percent of the income of low-income families, while accounting for about 15 percent of affluent families’ income — money many families just don’t have.

The federal government provides grants and loans to help families pursue higher education, but the process for applying for finical aid is complicated, overwhelming and time-consuming. We

must do more to make college affordable, and we can start by making it easier for families to access the existing resources to pay for college.

Last month, the process got a little easier for the roughly 20 million U.S. Sen. families that fill out Michael Bennet the Free Application for Federal Student GUEST Aid (FAFSA) every COLUMN year. At our urging, students will now be able to fill out the FAFSA in October rather than the end of the year and use tax information from a previous year to fill out the form. These two simple, common-sense changes will equip students with vital information about grant and loan availability when they are deciding where to apply for col-

lege, instead of after they’ve already been accepted. Any parent who has endured the college application process will appreciate how these two changes will add some sanity to an already stressful process.

This is a good step that follows calls from Congress and from across the country to help simplify the FAFSA. We began pushing for this change as a part of our Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act that we sponsored with Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee.

But we need to do more to simplify the process and make it easier for families.

We need to drastically reduce the number of questions on the FAFSA. Our proposal shrinks the 108 question form down to two questions that fit on a postcard: family size and family income. This change would reduce the time it takes to fill out the FAFSA to a few minutes, saving thousands of hours every year.

We’ve met with parents, students and college and high school administrators

from Denver to Grand Junction and Fort Collins to Pueblo who have shared stories about their difficulties with the FAFSA. One student at Metro State in Denver was almost unable to start school because his aid was delayed due to a simple clerical error. At Front Range Community College in Westminster, administrators told us that simplifying the form would free up staff time and allow them to work one-onone with students.

In 2014, less than half of the high school seniors in Colorado completed the FAFSA form. We know that providing kids with the opportunity to attain a higher degree increases their salary and success, strengthening our workforce and competiveness. In fact, there are few steps we could take that would add more velocity to our economic recovery then ensuring all of our kids have the chance to attend and succeed in college.

Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.

recently excluding groups such as the Jeffco PTA from the new District Accountability Committee. If the board cared about local control and putting students first, they would have approved financing to build new, much needed schools in overcrowded and high growth areas.

Instead they put their political ideology first, showing they care more about protecting Tea Party-minded taxpayers than the students they were elected to serve.

As a parent, I am not only concerned about the drop in teacher morale and 50 percent increase in teacher turnover, but also about big business and politics taking over our schools. Please support the recall.

Katie VanGuilder Lakewood

Support for Stevens and Lasell I strongly support Amanda Stevens and Ali Lasell for the two “open” Jeffco School Board seats on the November ballot. I have spent a good deal of time with both of them and I am endlessly impressed with their genuine heart for students, experience as teachers, forward-looking vision, and independent, critical thinking.

They don’t agree with me or each other on everything, but that doesn’t matter as much as the fact that I trust them both implicitly with my kids, my community, and the school district they seek to lead.

Amanda Stevens is simply unparalleled at integrating intangibles like compassion, grace, and tenacity with a native, incisive intelligence and a vast knowledge of the workings of Jeffco Schools. There are few people that I have met in my life that match Amanda Stevens’ powerful mix of both analytical acumen and depth of spirit.

Ali Lasell is every bit as formidable.

Ali effortlessly moves back and forth between big picture philosophies and trends related to education, to the details of district operations and the mechanics of the classroom, and then back again.

Her sense of humor is engaging, but she is no-nonsense when it comes to making sure that all kids have optimal access to the very best educational opportunities.

If the ultimate measure of a school board candidate is how much they really put students first, I can say from firsthand experience that in my conversations and experiences with them, both Ali and Amanda always — always — keep coming back relentlessly to how board decisions would affect Jeffco youth. By that measure, Ali Lasell and Amanda Stevens are peerless and I can’t wait for them to lead us.

Jeff Lamontagne, Lakewood

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Teaming-up candidates: ‘Baloney’ In response to the new candidates and my letter a couple of weeks ago.

The new candidates are now “teaming up.” Of course they are, they are all Democrats and pro-teachers union. Ron Mitchell said that the candidates have “no political agenda,”baloney! Their agenda is liberal and pro union, don’t think we are naive to believe that they have no agenda. Brad Rupert also says that “large outside money is pouring into the current board,” more baloney! The large money is pouring in from outside teachers unions to the recall campaign.

The new candidates pontificate as though they are innocent of political bias, ha! They just don’t tell us what they really want to accomplish, a pro-union ,democrat-liberal board. I wish these people would just be honest but the left always try to mask their true intentions. Thank you.

David Albertsen Arvada Incumbents not qualified When deciding who to vote for in the Jeffco School Board election, voters should consider the qualifications of potential board members.

Having been a teacher or had an education in “education” is desirable. None of the present conservative school board members have that. Apparently their first interest in managing or supervising any county school system was their running for the Jeffco school board. For instance, Julie Williams by her own statement hadn’t fully read the curriculum that she proposed to revise. Furthermore, she didn’t know that Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and M. L. King were included in all eleven of the Jeffco approved history books.

This suggests that the real interest of Julie Williams and her fellow conservative board members is to promote their conservative political agenda. And, in addition, that is why they can expect campaign contributions from wealthy conservatives around the country.

Kendell Dickinson Lakewood School board misleading on ‘choice’ The board majority and their supporters would have you believe that they are the only ones who care about “Choice” in schools, turning it into a black and white issue with only them on the correct side.

Jeffco has historically been a leader in choice by allowing choice enrollment into a combination of option, neighborhood, and home-grown charter schools. The kind of “Choice” we will see if we continue down the current board’s path is more for-profit charter schools coming into our district, as out-of-state charter companies start to see Jeffco as a place where money can be made. We need choice, but we also need to make sure that every school is great to ensure that every student gets a good education. To let district money go into the hands of big corporations would be shameful when it could instead be used to help improve schools we already have.

Additionally, the board has limited the input of local community members, even

Alcorn wrong on Obama speech President Obama’s statement on the Umpqua College mass shooting was about much more than “four guns (that) marched themselves into the science building”.

By the way, the shooter brought six guns to the school, leaving seven behind at his apartment. Did you actually hear or read his speech?

He talked about the anguish of the families and the community.

He talked about the mental illness of the shooter and how we don’t yet know his motivations.

He stated that we do not have sufficient common-sense gun laws, and that the majority of our citizens, including law-abiding gun-owners, want the existing laws to be changed.

He talked about the difficulty of that happening, given the highly charged political atmosphere around this topic.

He lamented, as you probably do, the knee-jerk reactions that can be expected in the face of this tragedy. He deplored the numbness we’ve all come to feel, as shooting after shooting happens and nothing changes.

Take the time to read his statement.

You have mischaracterized his speech as a response just about guns, and nothing could be further from the truth. This is a disservice to the readers of the newspaper.

Pamela Mitchell Golden Not buying recall I have been following this with much interest. I voted against the teachers union in the last election. Primarily as my children and grand kids graduated in Jeffco, not prepared to do much of anything!

Why is it most of the info we see is by teachers, their supporters, union people, etc.? Because they see the writing on the wall. I do not think they are underpaid or over worked! I have worked at every menial labor job here and with an advanced degree ended up making $12-15 an hour.

I receive calls, flyers and emails about the recall, and not one has been close to anything I know to be truth! Lets move on and keep Jeffco a better place for students, the teachers will follow!

Ron Biggerstaff Arvada

OBITUARIES BURROUGHS

Garvin L. Burroughs

April 16, 1923 - October 05, 2015

Garv was a Colorado native and was born and married in Golden where he lived most of his life or very close by... Lakewood and Golden Gate Canyon.

He is pre-deceased by his wife of 67 years, Eileen and his first born grandson, Curt Lindsay, also nephew, Chuck Nachtwein.

Garvin is the last of a large family who lived in Golden most of their lives; Son of Leroy and Emma Burroughs; brother of Gladys and Bill Morgan, Kelly Burroughs, Ileene Nachtwein and Blanche Reeves.

He is survived by his 2 daughters, Marlene Lindsay

(Cal) and Marjorie Amick (Bob), 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by many loved nieces and nephews, friends and family.

We thank each of you who knew and loved him for

your prayers and kindness!

He will be missed.

Thank you STBM – we love you!

Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Mount Vernon Event Center 17173 Mt. Vernon Rd. Golden, CO 80401. Interment Golden Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials to www.boystown.org in Garvin’s memory.

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October 15, 2015

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

The spirits of the air live on the smells of fruit; and joy, with pinions light, roves round; the gardens, or sits singing in the trees ...

— William Blake, ‘To Autumn’

Eateries, brewers among those satisfying desire for fall flavors

By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com

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or some, autumn can be described as the simple changing of the seasons. For others, like Front Range restaurateurs, brewers and bakers, it’s a little bit more than that. Fall foods are colorful, hearty and earthy. Like a breath of fresh air, these flavors — pumpkin, apple, cinnamon — fall into the menus of local establishments like the gold, orange and deep red leaves fall from Colorado’s famous aspen trees. With the changing of the season, local entrepreneurs are introducing autumn-inspired foods and drinks to entice customers’ taste buds and heartily enjoy the season.

“It’s part of nature,” said Cheri Miller, owner of Arvada’s Great Harvest Bread Bakery, 7745 Wadsworth Blvd. “We like things when they’re ripe — vegetables, pumpkins and apples are harvested then — it just kind of goes.”

Local eateries dive head-first into the season by using the creamy, sweet flavor of pumpkin and the spicy, nostalgic scent of apples and cinnamon to cater to the season and satiate growing appetites.

“Our society is trending and getting us into the holidays, but it also gives us chefs an opportunity to gear up people for the holiday seasons,” said Mark Willig, executive chef of Golden’s Bridgewater Grill. “Once you mix that stuff in, it helps get people more festive and it moves you into that time — it basically makes people feel good.”

At local eateries, like Arvada’s Great Harvest Bread, chefs and bakers alike feel inspired by the season’s ingredients to make fall favorites, like the bakery’s Roasted Turkey Call sandwich. Photo by Crystal Anderson

Pumpkin A traditional flavor and fun spherical squash, pumpkin is iconic of fall. From pumpkin pie lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin beer and everything in between, the roasted and sweet earthy flavor is the season’s prominent ingredient.

“Who doesn’t like pumpkin and chocolate?” asked Miller, describing Great Harvest’s pumpkin chocolate chip tea cake and pumpkin walnut bread. “They’re comfort foods to people, and they’re warm, cozy and they smell really good (when baking).”

At the Bridgewater Grill, Willig said his pumpkin soup and other squash-inspired eats, including fall entrees created for his Oct. 19 fall beer-inspired dinner, will be on the menu throughout the season.

Broomfield’s Four Noses Brewing’s Tommy Bibliowicz, co-owner and brew master, says a good pumpkin beer is something he loves to drink on a crisp fall afternoon or during a football game.

“Certain beers, like food, are things that should be served at certain times, and with our philosophy on using local ingredients, it’s important to highlight what’s available in that season,” he said.

Four Noses’ Pump Action Imperial Pumpkin incorporates 200 pounds of pureed pumpkin, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon sticks to give you an intense flavor reminiscent of your grandmother’s pumpkin pie.

Pass the whipped cream.

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October 15, 2015

A month of haunting melodies, sonic scares Few things fit October better than Halloween and horror movies — but the key to any good film in either of these genres is the right use of music.

Films such as “Psycho,” “The Exorcist” and “Halloween” deservedly receive attention for the way music heightens the tension and scares. There are, however, lesser-discussed musical moments for the season of fright.

‘The Passion of Joan of Arc’ (1928) This French silent film isn’t a horror film in any traditional sense. No scares or disfigured creatures stalk the heroine.

Just humanity’s devils. But it is a terrifying examination of the dangers of religious fanaticism. And the camera’s focus almost exclusively on the characters’ faces allows the expressions of hatred and despair to invade your head and stay there — making it an arrestingly beautiful and disturbing film.

Many scores have accompanied the film in its 80-plus years, but if you watch it now the soundtrack is composer Richard Einhorn’s “Voices of Light.” His music is as haunting as the film, especially with the sounds of an enormous choir and ominous strings. What really makes the pairing work is the libretto, the lyrics of which mainly derive from the writings of medieval female mystics. Combining the gorgeous and ethereal voice with the image of Joan’s struggle makes the film a more harrowing experience.

‘The Innocents’ (1961) Any time young English children sing

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Apples and cinnamon Pumpkin flavoring is iconic to autumn, but the smell of freshly sliced simmering apples and cinnamon sticks emanating from the kitchen is second to none. That combination is a warm and sweet sensation seen throughout fall desserts, ciders and ales.

“Beer in itself is sweet, and I think the concept just goes,” Bibliowicz said of his desire to play with local ingredients, such as apples, to create a cider or ale.

Along with those apple creations, Great Harvest is baking a variety of whole-grain, wheat flour and gluten free cinnamon and apple favorites in the kitchen. Outside of their traditional Cinnamon Chip and Autumn Apple Breads, the bakers are making a Cinnamon Apple Swirl, Extreme CinnaChip breads, Cinnamon Burst Scones, Cinnamon Cream Cheese Scones, and Cinnamon and Pecan Cinnamon Rolls.

From freshly baked goods and apple ales to the main course, Willig said this flavor combination is one he’s looking forward to incorporating in his menus.

Along with his pumpkin-inspired foods, he said he also will deconstruct Golden’s Blue Moon Brewing Company’s Cinna-

in a movie, you know the situation is about to become horrendous. This is particularly true in this underrated film adaptation of Henry James’ “The Turn of the Screw.”

“The Innocents” transforms a simple children’s song into Clarke Reader the movie’s sonic theme.

LINER The film opens NOTES with a lone child’s voice singing “O Willow Waly,” written by Georges Auric and Paul Dehn for the film. A charming — albeit incredibly eerie — children’s song, until you pay attention to the lyrics: “We lay my love and I beneath the weeping willow./A broken heart have I. Oh willow I die, oh willow I die.” The melody keeps popping up throughout the film and, by the end, takes on the most sinister of connotations.

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ (1966) Jazz was still looking for mainstream acceptance when Vince Guaraldi broke through with his compositions for the classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” in 1965. He stayed in that lane for the next year’s follow-up, adding “The Great Pumpkin Waltz” to his oeuvre of standards.

The song has that great jazz shuffle

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and some of Guaraldi’s nimblest piano work, incorporating some autumnal melancholy with the woodwind instruments.

A perfect encapsulation of the season in less than three minutes.

‘The Omen’ (1976) This Richard Donner classic is responsible for what must surely be one of the strangest songs to ever receive an Academy Award nomination for “Best Original Song.” That song — “Ave Satani” — is perhaps the most terrifying use of Gregorian chant you’re ever likely to hear, particularly with the tinkling keys and booming horns behind it.

Composer Jerry Goldsmith actually crafted the song to be the inverse (or anti, if you will) of a typical Catholic Latin Mass. To wit, all references to Christ are replaced with Satan. As someone who has

always found Gregorian chant to be a bit creepy, this song expounds that fear to the breaking point.

‘The Shining’ (1980) The score to Stanley Kubrick’s horror mainstay, by Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind, doesn’t need any help to raise your hackles. Those vocal trills and tuba theme do more than enough to make the hair stand up on the back of your neck.

And yet, I’ve always found the inclusion of Al Bowlly’s early jazz standard, “Midnight, the Stars and You,” to be the most ingenious musical touch.

The song is the only reprieve from the aforementioned score. But this lovely, romantic tune soundtracks the moment when Jack Nicholson’s Jack Torrance decides his wife and son need some “correcting.” The far off, echo-y tone gives the song a haunting quality and firmly cements the notion Jack’s mind is finally gone.

That a swing-era jazz tune can create such uneasiness in the midst of an already intense film is nothing short of remarkable and shows just what power music has in the cinematic world.

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he will be listening to “Monster Mash” for another two weeks.

Check out his music blog at calmacil20. blogspot.com. And let him know some of your favorite scary soundtracks at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

‘People want more soups and heartier foods. I always say they’re putting on their sealskins because it’s heartier. As people change with the seasons, so their foods change.’

Mark Willig, executive chef of Golden’s Bridgewater Grill

mon Horchata Ale to make his popular Cinnamon Apple Strudel.

Hearty flavors As a cooler season, the drop in autumn temperature increases appetites, Willig said.

“People want more soups and heartier foods. I always say they’re putting on their sealskins because it’s heartier,” Willig said. “As people change with the seasons, so their foods change.”

To accommodate this change, Willig, Bibliowicz and Miller are using heavier and rich flavors — such as buffalo, turkey

Embracing the fall flavor of pumpkin, Four Noses Brewing uses more than 200 pounds of pureed pumpkin in each batch of its seasonal Pump Action Pumpkin Ale. Photo by Crystal Anderson and rye — in their seasonal concoctions.

From Oktoberfest lager and autumn ales to buffalo meatloaf and roasted turkey and cranberry sandwiches, these eateries are embracing the savory es-

sences of fall in delectable ways.

“When we do have these ingredients, there isn’t anything special about it — it’s just the way it should be,” Bibliowicz said.

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Stepping it up at the Federal Center

Employees, public encouraged to get active

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com It can be tricky to find the motivation to exercise, especially when the entire day is spent at the office.

The U.S. General Services Administration at the Federal Center is giving employees a chance to get up and about during the day with its three-month-long Step It Up Program.

“The GSA gets some of the highest scores in the country on employee engagement, and part of that’s because of our culture here,” said Sue Damour, regional administrator for the Rocky Mountain region. “Health and wellness is not just physical health, but emotional as well, and these walks address both.”

The Step It Up program was launched by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, and at the Federal Center, it has been used to not only increase health but collaboration and education.

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The topical walks feature experts in health and wellness, who provide information on healthy living strategies during the walks. The exercise walks are brisker and for those who want to get more of a workout.

Information provided by Sally Mayberry, regional public affairs officer, said that since the program began on Sept. 22, 53 people have participated and walked around 53 miles. Each walk is typically around 20 to 30 minutes.

“Not only do these walks build better health, but they build better collaborations and relationships,” Damour said. “The social aspect of it is a great way to encourage people to actually change their behaviors.”

The GSA has partnered with St. Anthony Hospital and Walk 2 Connect, an organization dedicated to increasing awareness of the benefits of walking.

According to Rachel Hutlin, program director for Walk 2 Connect, the organization is providing incentives like Fitbits and other prizes to encourage Federal Center employees to participate.

“We have trained six volunteer trip leaders, so these walks can be led by employees’ peers,” Hutlin said. “We have some great champions here who will keep moving the program forward.”

One of the best things about the program, according to participants, is the easy access and short time the walks take.

“It’s hard to get active when you’re at work,” said GSA employee Danielle Bradley, during a walk on Oct. 1. “This is nice for changing that.”

Tanya Burks, another GSA employee participating in the walks, added that they help break up the day.

“It’s a nice way to get a little reset by walking outside,” she said.

There is plenty of space for the program to continue inside as the weather gets colder, and the main goal is make this kind of activity a habit for everyone.

“The focus isn’t just on fitness — it’s a whole health outcome we’re looking at,” Hutlin said. “The social component deepens the connection, and that’s what keeps people participating.”

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QUESTIONS 1) Please use three words to describe your leadership style.

2) Describe the skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the job.

3) Please list your top three priorities if elected.

How would you address oincreased density in Lakewood?

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5) How would rate the way Lakewood has taken advantage of the opportunities brought by the W Rail, and what work do you think still needs doing?

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CHARLEY ABLE Lakewood City Council, Ward 1

TY HULL Lakewood City Council, Ward 1

JEFF YEAGER Lakewood City Council, Ward 1

RAMEY JOHNSON Lakewood mayoral candidate

ADAM PAUL Lakewood mayoral candidate

Address: 7707 W. 4th Ave., Lakewood Background: I am a 25year resident of Lakewood’s Ward 1. I’m a retired Rocky Mountain News reporter and have helped a number of neighborhoods and individuals deal with local issues.

Contact: charleyforlakewood@gmail.com, www. charleyable.com, 303-2337275 1) Informed, Pragmatic, Accountable 2) As a Rocky Mountain News reporter covering Lakewood and other local governments, I gained in-depth knowledge of the way city council works, as well as an understanding of how it should work. I am a skilled observer, a careful listener and am adept at recognizing misleading or slanted information. I do my homework.

3) Increase our commitment to — and investment in — public safety. Ensure that growth enhances our community without altering its open and inviting character. Address neighborhood issues including drainage, traffic and aging infrastructure.

4) New high-density neighborhoods should be spread strategically across the city, well-buffered from less dense neighborhoods, and placed near activity centers and mass transit.

And we should return to requiring that developers set aside land for schools and open space to help mitigate the social consequences of increased density.

5) Except for the benefits to nearby Colfax Avenue and a few pricey new multifamily residences, the areas immediately adjacent to the rail line have seen little or no improvement.

We should further buffer adjacent neighborhoods and attract mom-and-pop shops, small cafes or food truck areas to commercial sites along the rail line.

Address: 1295 Everett Court, Lakewood Background: A selftaught IT project manager, I have led many projects for companies like Merck, Pfizer and Amtrak. I currently own a small IT consulting business in Lakewood since 2007.

Contact: ty4Lakewood@ gmail.com, www.ty4lakewood.com, www.facebook. com/Ty4lakewood, 720666-5990 1) Experienced, Consistent, Fair 2) Leadership skills — developed in the U.S. Navy but has continued to develop over the last 15 years of project management over many diverse projects and staff.

Relationship building — I have a very keen ability to create positive relationships. I believe in win-win relationships. I work hard to listen first. I am committed to building positive relationships with constituents and fellow council members.

Analytical thinker — I am a critical thinker; one of my stronger skills is troubleshooting. I have a strong ability to use data to track down the root cause of a problem and develop solutions. My real-world and project management experience helps me deliver a tangible impact.

Lakewood’s rapid growth will need forward-thinking solutions.

3) Economic growth and job creation. Infrastructure issues including drainage, noise and traffic. Community Inclusion — Getting more citizens involved in the process early.

4) I don’t think it is council’s job to specifically address an increase in density, but the council is in a position to set policies and apply resources to plan for it and mitigate any decline in quality of life for existing residents.

5) Lakewood and its residents have done a great job embracing light rail. I am a strong believer that the Federal Station Neighborhood opportunity or similar projects would increase light rail ridership and have a positive impact on our city.

Address: 500 Estes Street, Lakewood Background: I’m a lifelong Lakewood resident with community involvement and experience as the neighborhood chairman of the Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community and a former employee for the City of Lakewood.

Contact: www.yeagerforlakewood.org 1) Trustworthy — While growing up in Lakewood, working for Lakewood and volunteering, I have gained the trust and respect of residents, businesses and community leaders. Communication — Knowledge is power. I will communicate the pros and cons of our community issues with all stakeholders while providing access to the research and facts. Commitment — The more time I volunteer in Lakewood, the more giving back becomes a part of me. I hope to continue my commitment to the community as a city council representative.

2) As the neighborhood chairman of ACIC and former chairman of the Volunteer Connection of Jefferson County and working for the City of Lakewood, I have the experience of serving in a leadership role and making decisions that have a positive impact on our community.

3) Safety, growth and sustainability.

4) We will address increased density concerns through strong communication and collaboration efforts with a variety of entities (Jeffco Schools, water/utility companies, Fire Department, etc.). We need to ensure our culture and economic growth remain balanced. Every stakeholder will need to share their thoughts to help find the proper pace and balance toward a smart and managed plan.

5) We need to work on creating user friendly ways to and from the light rail stations. Belmar created a unique transportation system to assist their visitors and residents. We can support collaboration efforts to duplicate these types of programs and services.

Address: 675 Estes St., Lakewood Background: 47-year career — professional nurse, former state legislator, chairwoman Jeffco Marijuana Task Force, chair State Medical Services Advisory Board, graduate Harvard/Kennedy Executive Education program, married 48 years, three children Contact: www.rameyjohnson.com 1) Statesmanship, Listener, Inclusive 2) Broad professional background and career and raising a family gave me life experiences needed for mature judgment and common sense. Active listener — seek all input prior to thoughtful decision on “what’s best for our city’s future?” Decades involvement in our community, all levels.

3) Address overdevelopment — Use of high density-high profile buildings and overcrowding strains services and community spirit.

Fiscal responsibility — More oversight of tax dollars-spending money on property we do not own. Avoid decisions that ultimately lead to lawsuits, attempt give-away of open space.

Increase transparency — All council have information at the same time, retreats in Lakewood, fewer executive sessions, allow more time to post notice of resolutions 4) Ask: How much density is appropriate given our land mass? Should we fulfill population projections? Ideal density and ultimate population desirability considering people are attracted to our open spaces, large lots and somewhat rural feel.

We now see beginnings of our future. Form task force comprised of diverse citizens who have a reverence for stewardship of land and future.

5) Re-examine model that assumes we must have high density and everyone will bike, walk or use rail.

One size fits all density may not work along entire spur.

Encourage developers to build quality construction and pleasant architecture that complements preexisting neighborhoods.

Encourage historic preservation of older buildings along rail. More sidewalks, increased connectivity and weed control.

Address: 1837 S. Cole Court, Lakewood Background: I am a lifelong Lakewood resident, Jeffco Schools graduate and small business owner. I have served on city council for eight years, including the last two years as Mayor Pro Tem. Contact: www.adampaulforlakewood.com, www.facebook.com/PaulforLakewoodMayor, 303988-6484 1) Trustworthy, Collaborative, Forward-thinking 2) a. I have made sensible decisions serving Lakewood for the past 14 years. b. I graduated from University of Colorado, and as a small business owner for 15 years I appreciate the importance of managing every tax dollar wisely. c. My inclusive leadership style involves reaching out and listening to residents before city council makes important policy decisions.

3) a. Smart growth — Protecting our neighborhoods by ensuring inevitable growth only occurs where it is appropriate. b.

Public safety — I will invest in additional officers and youth crime prevention programs. c. Housing — I will work with the private sector to provide attainably priced housing options for young professionals, families and seniors.

4) I voted for the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan and added changes that protect our neighborhoods.

I supported our first rezoning update in over 30 years to ensure development happens in the right places and the right way. Developers need to “pay as they go” providing sidewalks, street improvements and open spaces.

5) We’ve done a great job! I want to see our years of thoughtful planning turn into positive results.

We have more potential for job creation, connecting citizens to their homes and businesses, and managing traffic and parking more effectively. Light rail is a tremendous asset to Lakewood residents, which we need to continue capitalizing on.

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QUESTIONS

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1) Please use three words to describe your leadership style.

2) Describe the skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the job.

3) Please list your top three priorities if elected.

4) How would you address increased density in Lakewood?

5) How would you rate the way Lakewood has taken advantage of the opportunities brought by the W Rail, and what work do you think still needs doing?

RICHARD ‘DICK’ BRYANT Lakewood City Council, Ward 2

SHARON ANN VINCENT Lakewood City Council, Ward 2

STEVEN LY Lakewood City Council, Ward 2

Address: 5621 W. 4th Ave., Lakewood Address: P.O. Box Address: 1311 Saulsbury Background: I’m 26 260079, Lakewood St., Lakewood years old, lived in LakeBackground: Resident Background: I have wood, graduated from of Lakewood for 28 years. lived in Lakewood and Dakota Ridge High School, Flexible benefits consulspecifically in Ward 2 with tant, involved in numerous my family for over 25 years. attended University of Denver and majored in civic activities: West Alam- A graduate of Alameda eda Gateway Business and High School, BA in History architecture engineering.

O’Kane Neighborhood Park and Communications from And now running for city associations and Advisory Western State College Uni- council for Lakewood Ward I. Would like to make a Commission for an Incluversity, Master’s in Comsive Community. munication and Alternative change in our community and to help each other out.

Contact: richardbryDispute Resolution degree Contact: www.Stevenant2015@gmail.com, www. from University of Denver. richardbryant.org Paralegal certification from lakewoodcitycouncil.com, www.facebook.com/ste1) Integrity, Accessible, Community College of venlycampaign2015, 303Cooperative Denver.

2) My background as Contact: Vincent4coun- 472-4592 1) I’m one of the younga small businessman, cil@gmail.com est candidates. I want to fix knowledge of my neighbor1) Open, Collaborative, the issues, I want to learn, hood’s concerns and ability Accessible and I love to get involved to collaborate on key issues 2) Active involvement with the Lakewood comof concern between the for many years in a variety citizens and the city. of activities; the Two Creeks munity. I’m not a politician, I’m a Lakewood native.

3) Making sure that Neighborhood Board; 2) Learn the basis of the the Comprehensive and Citizens for Lakewood’s issues of both sides and Sustainability Plans are Future, which helped work together to create a implemented in a timely establish West Colfax compromise. manner, improving comCommunity Association; 3) Graffiti, crime and munication between the extensive involvement with citizens and the council, the Light Rail implementa- parks for our ward.

4) The increased density and ensure responsible de- tion; the Lakewood Board is high because this year’s velopment with emphasis of Appeals; and Lakewood storm fees are rising higher on maintaining the charac- Historical Preservation throughout all wards in ter of the various neighbor- Commission.

Lakewood. hoods so that Lakewood is 3) 1. The rapid growth 5) This I would rate a community where young taking place in Ward 2 and an OK statement. This is families, seniors and all the impact this growth is residents enjoy. having on our community. where the Denver side is coming into Lakewood and 4) I understand that by 2. The economic vitality that’s how it started in Ward implementing Lakewood’s of our major arteries in 2, which has the highest Sustainability and ComWard 2, including Colfax, crime rate. Denver is bringprehensive Plans we can Sheridan and Alameda. 3. continue to maintain our The creation of opportuni- ing this to Lakewood and neighborhoods and accom- ties in the oldest section of other issues ... since the W rail was built. modate growth that we all Lakewood. see as inevitable. By keep4) We should explore oping development where it portunities for parks, bike belongs, along our corpaths, sustainability and a ridors, our high quality of housing mix that includes life will continue for many senior, affordable- and years to come. single-family stock.

5) Light rail serves as 5) Lakewood has some a positive influence by success, however more encouraging our residents work needs to be done to ride the west line instead to ensure that there is of driving our cars. This will a reason for citizens to help improve our air qual- want to use the W Rail. As ity and our environment. someone who takes the I believe ridership will train, I realize that there continue to grow as people are issues with neighborbecome accustomed to this hood connectivity. There new mode of transportais inadequate lighting in tion. I will do what I can to many sections of Ward 2 encourage increased usage. that make walking difThe light rail brings new ficult. We need to work on development along its line having reasons for citizens and we must make sure to stay in the area. Much that it is managed carefully of the work worth doing that it does not intrude in to take advantage of the W the quality of life in our line is why I addressed the neighborhoods. increased density question as I did.

PETE ROYBAL Lakewood City Council, Ward 3

GARY HARTY Lakewood City Council, Ward 3

Address: 6445 W. Nevada Place, Lakewood Background: Incumbent and owner and operator of Roybal Maintenance Company. Volunteer with various veterans groups, including the American GI Forum Mile High Chapter, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), the American Legion and other organizations.

Contact: www.peteroybal.com, 720-432-7554 1) Dedication, Experience, Knowledge 2) As your Ward 3 representative for four years, I know how to get things done for my constituents.

I understand the issues and the people. As a business owner, I know how to manage budgets, resources and people. Finally, I don’t just make promises. The accomplishments speak for themselves.

3) First, I am dedicated to smart growth, rather than the chaos we now have. I am opposed to spending $25 million of your tax dollars and mortgaging city hall to buy highly contaminated land on the Federal Center just to create yet another development. In addition to building 1,400 more multi-family housing units, the City of Lakewood will be building a new building for the Federal Center.

Secondly, the revitalization of the older parts of our ward, including the Sheridan corridor.

My third highest priority is protecting our personal freedoms, such as your right to choose your own trash hauler. Also, I don’t believe you have to write a check every year for your storm water fee/tax. There are better ways to fund this.

4) Our existing neighborhoods come first. In my opinion, little thought has gone into the impact of our multi-family housing growth. We need to develop a smart growth plan and put an end to the current chaos. We need to be in constant contact with our HOAs. By working together, problems will be anticipated.

5) It’s here. Leave it alone. Let the free market force determine how the business community will respond. Give it more time.

It will happen.

Address: 6014 W. Colorado Lane, Lakewood Background: I am a former educator and youth coach and currently retired.

I am using leadership, communication and organizational skills to serve Lakewood’s Sustainability Plan and the Lakewood Bicycle Advisory Team.

Contact: garyhartyforlakewood@gmail.com, www.garyhartyforlakewood.com, www.facebook. com/garyhartyforlakewood, 303-929-5477 1) Engagement, Empowerment, Collaborative 2) Leadership — I played leadership roles in a number of organizations.

Most recently, I started the Lakewood Bicycle Advisory Team, helping the city improve its Bicycle Friendly Rating.

Organizational ability — Being a teacher is one of the best ways to develop strong organizational abilities. To make a class run smoothly you need a solid structure and strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to analyze complex issues — We all want to live in a great city, but sometimes it’s not obvious which steps will lead us there. Watching council made me realize how important it is to have people in leadership who are thoughtful, take time to study the issues, meet with staff and talk to citizens.

3) I want to work to: First, protect our parks and open spaces; second, address the need for a wide range of attainable housing options while protecting our unique neighborhoods; and third, work to solve transportation congestion and improve transportation options for all.

4) We should continue to encourage transit-oriented development with multiple housing options along our transportation corridors while protecting our unique single-family neighborhoods.

5) Lakewood’s Comprehensive Plan and zoning is well designed to take advantage of the W-Rail line. Obviously, the work is not complete and many opportunities still exist to maximize opportunities.

Transit-oriented planning and building should continue in the areas zoned for Mixed Use Transit.

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QUESTIONS 1) Please use three words to describe your leadership style.

2) Describe the skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the job.

3) Please list your top three priorities if elected.

4) How would you address increased density in Lakewood?

5) How would you rate the way Lakewood has taken advantage of the opportunities brought by the W Rail, and what work do you think still needs doing?

MICHAEL COUGHLIN Lakewood City Council, Ward 4

BARB FRANKS Lakewood City Council, Ward 4

DANA GUTWEIN Lakewood City Council, Ward 5

JESSICA SKIMEL Lakewood City Council, Ward 5

Address: 2484 S. Kilmer St., Lakewood Background: I have owned 240 Union restaurant for 27 years and moved to Lakewood 10 years ago because I wanted to live in the community I was serving daily.

Contact: www.coughlin4lakewood.com; www.facebook.com/ coughlin4lakewood 1) Pragmatic, Principled, Committed 2) Small business owner in Lakewood for 27 years. Responsible for managing, collaborating and being financially responsible. I have served on the West Chamber of Commerce and the Red Rocks Community College Foundation boards and been actively involved in the community for over 20 years. I always listen and work to bring people together.

3) Safe Community — We need to invest in more police officers and grow programs like National Night Out and Neighborhood Watch.

Responsible Growth — We need to address infrastructure needs as new development occurs.

Recreation and parks — I will protect, maintain and grow our parks and open space and ensure adequate funding for our rec centers.

4) I support the vision of the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan that protects our neighborhoods and is thoughtful in where development is allowed. We need to respect and honor our commitment to development that is appropriate in strategic areas, with developers investing back in roads, sidewalks and other infrastructure needs.

5) Lakewood has done a good job, but there is more to be done.

We need to connect residents to the line and make sure it is easy to use. This means addressing parking and housing near stations. The W Line is a spoke in the wheel for some of our transportation needs.

Address: 2120 S. Youngfield St., Lakewood Background: Twenty-plus year project management career. Longtime community advocate. Leader in bringing a popular community garden to life. Successfully saved Lakewood open space from development, twice. Happily married to husband, Glenn.

Contact: www.BarbFranks. com, 720-515-6501 1) Visionary, Collaborative, Honest 2) Project manager — with years of experience listening to opposing viewpoints, building consensus and solving problems.

3) Over-development — Manage growth to ensure it integrates well into the surrounding neighborhoods and doesn’t overburden our aging infrastructure (roads, water and sewer lines, etc.). Oppose tax subsidies that encourage development of massive multifamily complexes, which puts the financial burden on taxpayers, most of whom will see no benefit from cramming high-density housing into every nook and cranny.

Fiscal Responsibility - Keep city out of the development business.

Protect our emergency reserves and assets by opposing the complex DFC land-money-building exchange. Stormwater revenues should be spent across all five wards to address flood control, not disproportionately spent on a commercial corridor along Colfax. Protect all our parks and open space from development. Support individual choice of trash hauler.

Avoid senseless legal fees.

Transparency — Citizens should be given adequate notice about issues coming before council and be given more time to give input and suggestions. All viewpoints need to be included in Looking@Lakewood and on Lakewood8.

4) The vast majority of citizens that I’ve spoken with want less density, desiring quality over quantity. City needs leaders who will channel those desires into good policy-making. I will support quality development that integrates well into our community.

5) We need to improve bus route connections to light rail stations, and provide station amenities, like bathrooms.

Address: 2205 S. Flower St., Lakewood Background: A former oilfield engineer, I am a problem solver. I work hard with our community to build the best life and future for my kids, for all, here in Lakewood.

Contact: www.danaforlakewood.org, 720-507-5604 1) Collaborative, Practical, Positive 2) Being an engineer gives me practical tools for improving our quality of life and future. I collaborate with schools, churches, neighbors, and leaders because in a community we make improvements together. I am a community leader and civic volunteer with years of experience: helped found and lead award-winning Southern Gables Sustainable Neighborhood, Lakewood’s Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community, VP of neighborhood organization, and more. I stay informed on neighborhood and citywide issues by attending neighborhood meetings, Ward 5 and city council meetings.

3) 1. Our Lakewood: Maintain our high quality of life — public safety, parks, beautiful neighborhoods. 2. Our Future: Keep Lakewood vibrant, maintain fiscal responsibility, improve resource responsibility. 3. Collaborate at every step and make it even easier to be informed — for example, with quick updates, input opportunities and events sent straight to your phone or email.

4) The Denver Metro Area and Lakewood are expecting growth.

We need to be realistic and plan how and where. That’s why Lakewood adopted the Comprehensive Plan, created with community and expert input. With growth focused by light rail and public transit, we can maintain quality of life, limit traffic increase, meet demand for walkable options and preserve neighborhood character.

5) The W rail provides exciting long-term opportunities.

For example, building walkable communities around light rail and providing quick and easy access to light rail by shuttle.

Address: 11732 W Asbury Pl., Lakewood Background: Hold a degree in finance and have 10 years combined work experience in both the financial and IT sectors. Successfully saved Lakewood park land.

Wife and mom of two energetic boys.

Contact: www.jessicaskimel. com 1) Driven, Thoughtful, Doer 2) As a community advocate, I have a proven track record in the community of being a leader and following through on my commitments. My leadership style includes evaluating and researching issues before settling on a solution and reaching out to experts to enhance my knowledge. I encourage all parties to voice their opinions, whether they match mine or not, because all ideas help solve problems.

3) Fiscal responsibility and individual rights — Use emergency reserve funds for emergencies only and continue to encourage and incentivize citizens to reduce/ recycle their trash, but in the end people should be able to choose their own trash hauler.

Improve transparency — Continue to improve citizen/city collaboration and notifications for upcoming council agenda items.

The city should add a monthly round table question-and-answer session with the citizens, mayor and councilmembers because the current public comment period is a presentation style and does not allow for citizens to ask follow-up questions.

4) Be mindful of how high density development affects the quality of life of Lakewood residents. We must evaluate immediate demand, as well as long-term growth, to be sure we are meeting a need rather than “building to build.” Preserving our quality of life and parks are a priority for many residents.

5) Enhance the experience by adding more bus routes from surrounding neighborhoods to the light rail station(s).

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QUESTIONS

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1) Please use three words to describe your leadership style.

2) Describe the skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the job.

3) Please list your top three priorities if elected.

4) How would you address shortand long-term challenges of rising enrollment and overcrowding?

5) What methods would you use to retain and attract quality teachers?

TERMS Jeffco school board members are elected to four-year terms.

However, because the 1st, 2nd and 5th districts are subject to a recall election, they appear on this ballot as well. The winner of those seats will complete the remaining two years of those terms.

BRAD RUPERT Jefferson County School Board, District 1 Address: 6888 Otis Court, Arvada CO Background: A Colorado native, I’m an attorney practicing in business, real estate and estate planning. I’m active in many Arvada nonprofits. My children graduated from Ralston Valley.

Contact: BradforJeffcoKids. com, 303-578-9151 1) Open-minded, mission-driven, consensus-building 2) I have participated/lead civic organizations in transition to identify and achieve goals. I was board chair of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce during a period of restructuring. The board was a diverse group of business leaders with varying political views. By keeping the focus on our mission and goals, we almost always reached consensus to move the organization forward. While board president of the Arvada Community Food Bank for four years during the recession, we expanded services to children and families, we expanded facilities, and we refocused our attention on outcomes with our clients rather than just measuring the volume of food delivered.

3) First, stop the loss of experienced, effective teachers and leaders from our schools. Second, take immediate steps to relieve overcrowding and accommodate the anticipated growth in portions of the district. Third, shift the focus away from boardroom theatrics, politics and manipulation, and toward providing excellent education to every child every day.

4) We will start pursuing the construction and growth strategies repeatedly outlined by the district staff over the last 18 months. The current board’s delay has cost us time and money with increased construction costs.

5) We will project an attitude of respect for those who are doing the work of teaching our children. We will examine the budget to find room for salary adjustments to make Jeffco competitive with neighboring districts.

JULIE WILLIAMS Jefferson County School Board, District 1 incumbent Address: PO Box 2029, Broomfield CO 80038 Background: I’m a Colorado native, raised in Jeffco and married my high school sweetheart of 30 years. We have a child with autism and a gifted child — both are unique learners.

Contact: http://williamsforjeffco.com/ 1) Passionate, faithful, driven 2) I represent the mom’s voice on the board. We have enough educators and district insiders. I grew up in a single-mom home and my husband lost his mom at a young age. Even though we were considered typical kids, there was much we went without. Our children are on opposite ends of the spectrum so together we represent almost every category of Jeffco students.

3) Raise ALL student’s achievement levels. Eliminate unfunded mandates, including PARCC Testing, Common Core and intrusive data mining on our children and teachers. Fiscal responsibility to the citizens of Jeffco.

4) The first way I have addressed the rising enrollment in the high-growth area is I voted to build a new school without incurring debt. There will also be a bond brought to the people to decide if they wish to finance another new school. In the meantime, we should continue to save and eliminate as many unfunded mandates, such as PARCC and Common Core, that would enable us to pay cash for another school.

5) I voted to increase the starting salary of new teachers and a pay-for-performance model so our effective and highly effective teachers are rewarded and those who do not meet that category will receive targeted professional development, because every child needs a great teacher.

JOHN NEWKIRK Jefferson County School Board, District 2 incumbent Address: 26214 Grand Summit Trail, Evergreen, CO 80439 Background: John Newkirk is a 48-year resident of Jefferson County who, along with his wife and three children, have over 30 combined years in the Jeffco public schools.

Contact: www.keepnewkirkforjeffcoschools.com

MATTHEW DHEIUX Jefferson County School Board, District 2

SUSAN HARMON Jefferson County School Board, District 2

Address: Not provided Background: As a former teacher, a father, soccer coach, and medical provider, I have the knowledge, experience and passion to advocate for all students free from political agendas or bias.

Contact: www.matthewdhieux.com, 303-550-7323

Address: 14313 W. Wesley Circle, Lakewood, CO 80228 Background: Contact: susan@susanforjeffcokids.com, 720-460-0473 The following answers were compiled from previous interviews by Colorado Community Media because the questionnaire was not received by press time.

1) Respectful, thoughtful, efficient 2) As the only candidate in District 2 with teaching experience I know what students and teachers need to be successful.

I have the skills to work with all viewpoints to find the best solutions to complicated problems.

3) Restore respect, as priorities 1, 2 and 3. We can not move forward as a district without a clear priority of respecting our students, community and teachers. This begins with active listening, free from political bias. We need to work together as a community to hire, keep and train the best teachers, support families and students with low socioeconomic status, and to stop wasteful spending in order to maximize every tax dollar.

4) The current and projected student growth in Jeffco has created an immediate and long term need for additional facilities. The current plan is akin to hunting a mountain lion with a fly swatter.

With rapidly growing constructions costs and low interest rates, waiting three years to build facilities we need today will end up costing significantly more.

5) Our district is in constant competition to hire and keep the best teachers. Quality teachers represent the most important school-based factor in student achievement. We hire the best by providing competitive salaries and aggressive recruitment.

We keep the best teachers by creating an environment of respect and providing the training and resources they need to be successful.

1) Listen. Listen. Decide.

2) As a Jeffco graduate, local businessman and longtime resident, I’ve worked hard to ensure each Jeffco student will be treated fairly and have the opportunity for a worldclass education. This simple message has resonated with our community and I was elected by a large margin despite being outfunded 10:1 by my opponent.

3) Choice. Fairness. Safety and security.

4) After over a decade of declining enrollment, our student population is growing once again. We must now seek to make efficient use of our existing facilities and

1) Go-getter, researcher, planner 2) A mother of two Jeffco students, Harmon said her experience as an active PTA and accountability committee member and attorney have prepared her to look at district issues on a broader scale.

3) Growth — create a plan for the immediate, short-term and long-term growth the district is seeing across the county.

Teacher retention — remove contention from the board room, reevaluate the teacher contract.

Restoration — bring stakeholders back into the picture.

4) Answer unavailable because questionnaire was not received by press time.

5) Answer unavailable because questionnaire was not received by press time.

at the same time bring a number of capital construction proposals (new schools, renovations, stadium, etc.) to a vote of the people for approval.

5) Among my early actions as a board member was to raise initial teacher salaries from $33,600 to $38,000. This has resulted in many talented, qualified and eager new applicants who would not otherwise have applied to teach in our district. By streamlining our union contract, I also helped remove traditional seniority barriers with regards to rewarding and retaining our most highly effective teachers.

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October 15, 2015

QUESTIONS 1) Please use three words to describe your leadership style.

2) Describe the skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the job.

3) Please list your top three priorities if elected.

4) How would you address shortand long-term challenges of rising enrollment and overcrowding?

5) What methods would you use to retain and attract quality teachers?

TERMS Jeffco school board members are elected to four-year terms.

However, because the 1st, 2nd and 5th districts are subject to a recall election, they appear on this ballot as well. The winner of those seats will complete the remaining two years of those terms.

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KIM JOHNSON Jefferson County School Board, District 3

ALI LASELL Jefferson County School Board, District 3

Address: 12650 W 64th Ave., Unit E-413 Arvada, CO 80004 Background: I am mom to two Jeffco students, an active community and school volunteer and the daughter of public school teachers. My professional career has been in commercial real estate management.

Contact: www.KimforJeffcoSchools.com, 720-295-0339

Address: Golden Background: Adams 12 teacher, with 25 years teaching experience. Has two boys in Jeffco. served as an instructional team lead, school data analyst, coached basketball and baseball. Holds a principal license.

Contact: http://alilasell.com/

1) Respectful, enterprising, committed 2) My experience guiding organizations, managing large budgets and designing long-term capital plans, combined with my perspective as a parent, passion for education and volunteer service, will serve Jeffco well. I am an independent voice and will focus on rational discussions, asking questions, finding common ground and making decisions that are best for Jeffco students.

3) Students — evaluate decisions from the lens of what helps them achieve success. Educators — provide our professionals with the flexibility to teach and inspire our students in order to raise student achievement. Community — prioritize facilities planning, expand community engagement, work closely with municipalities, Jefferson County and local businesses.

4) After updating the master facilities plan through transparency and community discussions, Jeffco should ask voters for approval of a thoughtful and comprehensive capital bond package in 2016.

This plan must address existing deficiencies, accommodations for growth and plans for currently unused facilities.

5) Jeffco must provide a climate that attracts and retains quality teachers. I am committed to providing our educators the opportunity to respond to the individual needs of their students and communities. School-level collaboration, guided by great leaders, is an important step in achieving this.

We must provide teachers support to ensure they can meet the high standards expected of them and Jeffco students. Collaboration between district leadership, administrators and educators to make sure teachers are respected and heard is critical.

1) Collaborative, ethical, knowledgeable 2) I believe that my experiences in teaching, coaching, leading, and mentoring uniquely qualify me to understand how policy meets the classroom, how to motivate and retain the best teachers, and how Board policies can help support that goal.

3) First, restore trust among all stakeholders and listen to all voices in order to bring civil discourse and thoughtful decision making back to the boardtable.

Second, provide our students with a great education every day to get them ready for life after graduation, whether that be career or college. Our first step needs to be with our educators. We need to attract and retain the very best teachers and leaders so that our students are learning from the highest quality educators.

Third, be diligent and thoughtful with tax dollars to ensure budget decisions are focused on the most impactful needs and finances are transparent to our stakeholders.

4) I would listen to the experts.

Short term solutions include adding temporary classrooms to the schools. Long term solutions would include Certificates of Participation to accommodate the immediate growth needs, possible boundary changes as well as a Mill and Bond.

5) Lengthen the teacher contract, so they don’t feel threatened.

Competitive pay which means we need to work on making our evaluation system fair and reliable.

Provide opportunities for growth to our teachers and leaders.

AMANDA STEVENS Jefferson County School Board, District 4

TORI MERRITTS Jefferson County School Board, District 4

Address: 7001 W. Kentucky Ave., Lakewood, CO 80226 Background: Jeffco native, B.A., M.Ed., English and Literacy teacher, mother of two, School Accountability Chair, District Accountability Committee and Choice Committee member, GED tutor, K-12 funding legislative advocate Contact: amandaforjeffcoschools.com, 720-962-5204

Address: 470 Cody Drive, Lakewood, CO 80226 Background: I have worked for more than 40 years primarily serving kids and the education community with hundreds of people in leadership positions on countless boards, steering committees and task forces.

Contact: irot@aol.com. torimerritts.com, 303-229-2928

1) Positive, Collaborative, Outcomes-focused 2) Thanks to my experiences as a Jeffco student, an excellent educator and a Jeffco parent advocate, I know the challenges and celebrations Jeffco schools face today, and I know what it takes to bend the learning curve for all students.

3) 1. Excellence—in K-12 academic learning, enriching opportunities and healthy relationships that develop thriving students ready for successful futures. 2.

Transparency—true accountability around student learning outcomes and dollars allocated so that continuous improvement is won for all students. 3. Cooperation— respect and partnership among all stakeholders so that debate leads to solutions laser-focused on helping students flourish. With this outlook, the first issues I’d direct our attention to include early childhood education, retention of excellent educators and narrowing the achievement gap for students living in poverty. Thankfully, strong early childhood learning and ongoing teacher excellence is why Jeffco already has high school graduation rates that strongly outperform demographic predictors.

4) Short-term: modest, community-supported grade and boundary shifts, and fiscally-responsible C.O.P.s. Long-term: continued advocacy for improved K-12 state funding and a Jeffco bond task force.

5) A positive work environment grounded in collaborative efforts for continuous student learning improvement, competitive compensation, and career pathway opportunities; willingness to negotiate in good faith with Jeffco’s education association to meet ongoing challenges of limited funds and growing student needs.

1) Experienced, Collaborative, Initiator 2) While on the Jeffco School Board for nine years, I worked with a dozen board members and three superintendents. Between my extensive involvement working with people in the community, with those board members and superintendents, I am prepared to work with whomever is elected in November. I have experience doing the real work of a board member.

3) 1. All graduating seniors need to be college- and career-ready, prepared for a world of globalization and emerging technologies. 2.

The district must be razor-focused on continuous improvement — academic and systemic. 3. Value must be squeezed from every dollar.

4) 1. Use one-time dollars to build a new facility without going into debt. 2. Engage/educate the community about facilities and reinvestment in them. Current needs are in the range of $350 million to $750 million.

5) Increase salaries and develop differentiated pay scales that reward expert teachers and those who take on specialized roles and responsibilities. Create high-quality induction programs for new teachers. Adopt policies to include teachers in school-based decision-making and provide greater teacher autonomy in the classroom. Work with universities to develop teacher education programs that focus on providing potential teachers with the specific skills and knowledge necessary to succeed. Implement policies that support reduction of class size and increase funding for quality resources, facilities and materials.

How the recall ballot works In a typical year, only District 3 and District 4 would be up for election this year. However, a recall campaign has successfully made its way to the ballot, placing the other three districts on the ballot as well.

Your ballot will contain both the regular election and the recall election. There will be

a recall question – one for each of the school board incumbents. Each will require a vote.

First will be the recall statement of justification, followed by the question of whether or not to recall that individual. You can vote yes for the recall or no. A no vote would be the same as voting for the incumbent.

Following the question will be a list of suc-

cessor candidates, of which you can vote for one.

For more information Arvada Chamber of Commerce is hosting its breakfast forum on Friday, October 16, 7-9 am, $15, Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.

Contact: 303-424-0313

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QUESTIONS 1) Please use three words to describe your leadership style.

2) Describe the skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the job.

3) Please list your top three priorities if elected.

4) How would you address shortand long-term challenges of rising enrollment and overcrowding?

5) What methods would you use to retain and attract quality teachers?

TERMS Jeffco school board members are elected to four-year terms.

However, because the 1st, 2nd and 5th districts are subject to a recall election, they appear on this ballot as well. The winner of those seats will complete the remaining two years of those terms.

PAULA NOONAN Jefferson County School Board, District 5

REGAN BENSON Jefferson County School Board, District 5

RON MITCHELL Jefferson County School Board, District 5

Address: 7140 S Depew St., Littleton CO 80128 Background: BA, Cornell University; MA, University of California at Santa Barbara; Ph.D. University of Denver. Resided in South Jeffco since 1983. Involved in Jeffco schools since 1988 on bonds, mills, accountability, school board.

Contact: paulanoonanforjeffcoschools.org, 303-246-7140

Address: P.O. Box 17222, Golden, CO 80402 Background: Parent of three former Jeffco students. Nonprofit founder and non-attorney advocate for kids and families in the public education system through Every Student Matters Project.

Contact: reganforkids.com

Address: 4240 Zephyr St., Lakewood, CO 80235 Background: A graduate of the University of Northern Colorado, Mitchell took a teaching position in Jeffco, moving into an administrator role as an assistant principal, a principal and area achievement director.

Contact: www.RonForJeffcoKids.com, email: Ron@ronforjeffcokids.com

1) Openminded, encouraging, rigorous 2) I have deep knowledge of education policy and challenges and the impact of state and federal mandates on schools. I understand the state’s school finance budget and how it affects Jeffco. I have worked as a parent leader on legislation to reduce standardized testing and increase student data privacy protections. Four years on the school board provided comprehensive knowledge of the district budget, facility needs, programs, success areas, challenges and where to put resources. Teachers sacrificed their take-home pay for programs and kids; that experience gave me deep respect for district employee commitment to educating our kids.

3) The current PARCC testing system must be reduced or eliminated as a performance measure for teacher performance evaluation and compensation; the district should expand choice within traditional neighborhood schools to include language immersion, STEM, career readiness, the arts; the district must prepare information for capital investments through a bond.

4) Capital investment through bond; certificates of participation, if necessary, to be refinanced through bond.

5) Better training and integration of new teachers; respectful employment environment that rewards collaboration, best practices, added value; strategic compensation as already tested by the district and implemented in schools in central Jeffco; salary levels that compete with surrounding school districts; a steady hand of board and district leadership; change developed and implemented based on collaboration, deliberation, action.

1) Transformational, proactive, consistent 2) Having experienced the Jeffco school system for 17 years as a parent, I’ve developed a skill set of what it takes to advocate for kids that aren’t succeeding. I am the best candidate for this job as my willingness is unsurpassed of the others when it comes to putting kids first.

3) Eliminating wasteful spending with these strategies: 1. Tying district-level and school-based budgeting overruns to the superintendent evaluation. 2. Reexamine current budget to justify current spending levels. 3. Provide ample opportunity for in-depth community budget conversations.

4. Increase student engagement by increasing vocational opportunities, building upon concurrent enrollment opportunities, making Jeffco a welcoming environment for all kids. Student Achievement: more classroom support to assist teachers in differentiating instruction at all levels and more targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.

4) Jeffco is a large school district spanning through numerous communities new and old. It is exciting to see enrollment growing again. To support this we need to have community conversations about better utilizing our current facilities, and when the needs arise for new schools we should ask voters for permission before we go out for debt.

5) As Jeffco continues to strive at securing only the best teachers for our kids through pay-forperformance, Jeffco will once again become the premier district of the state where teachers want to teach.

1) Collaborative, fair, honest 2) Through over 35 years as an educator and administrator, I have sharpened my skills as a communicator, problem-solver and listener. These experiences translate directly into the boardroom and make me the most qualified candidate to bring respect, hard work and openness to our school board.

3) 1. Stop teacher attrition. 2.

Build a strong Board of Education team. 3. Listen to our constituency.

4) I would jump immediately into facing housing in our district when elected. I would ask for the opinions of our professionals to determine their short- and longterm strategies, and then study the plan of action that is the most realistic. The research we need to be doing must include possible use of certificates of participation and a possible bond election in 2016. The answer isn’t isolating one plan — the housing needs of our district are critical, but it takes time to implement these strategies.

5) We have seen our teachers take the biggest hit the past two years. In the boardroom, I would reinforce my belief that teachers need a seat at the table. Creating a positive work environment for teachers needs to be the number one priority. Ensuring they have the support and training to do the best for our students, recognizing teacher needs on the front lines and offering competitive pay does this. The school board needs to involve teacher voices in creating overall vision for Jeffco Schools.

KEN WITT Jefferson County School Board, District 5 incumbent Address: P. O. Box 620235, Littleton, CO 80162 Background: A Colorado Native, Witt has a degree in business and works in information and technology security.

Contact: Ken@WittForJeffcoSchools.com, 720-383-4KEN (4536) The following answers were compiled from previous interviews by Colorado Community Media because the questionnaire was not received by press time.

1) Passionate, educationfocused 2) Witt has said he has a strong passion for education and a background in business, two qualities that make him a strong candidate for his position on the board.

3) 1. Move the needle forward in terms of student achievement. 2. Focus on expanding choice, STEM and vocational opportunities. 3. Continue to work on the district’s teacher evaluation system and compensation plan.

4) Answer unavailable because questionnaire was not received by press time.

5) Answer unavailable because questionnaire was not received by press time.

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Lakewood town hall all about election

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Attendees at the October Lakewood legislative town hall Oct. 3 meeting had a chance to learn about the issues and candidates on this November’s ballot.

1. Jefferson County libraries: Jeffco library volunteer Donna Walker spoke about the library’s need for more funds, which led to the proposed mill levy increase.

“Services offered by libraries have changed dramatically, and we’ve fallen behind a lot of our peers in offering 21st century services,” she said. “We’re not providing the competitive services the community needs.”

The ballot issue asks Jefferson County residents need to approve an increase in the library’s mill levy to a maximum of 4.5 mills from 3.5 mills. That means Jeffco homeowners would pay about 67 cents more a month for every $100,000 of home value, according to Walker.

“With the funds we’ll be able to get our foundations in order, be open longer have more materials and update our technology,” she said. “If it doesn’t pass, it will be more of the same, and we’ll fall even more behind.”

2. Proposition BB: State representative Jonathan Singer (HD11) shared his

knowledge about Proposition BB, which asks voters decide whether or not the tax money raised from legal marijuana should be given back to tax payers or go to schools.

If the vote is yes $40 million will go to school construction, the next $20 million will go to programs like 4-H, anti-bullying, after school and drug and alcohol programs.

If the vote is no, the excise tax dollars, about $20 million, would be refunded to marijuana growers, the next $20 would be returned in the form of sales tax reduction, and the rest would return to all tax payers.

3. School board candidates: School board candidates Susan Harmon, Ali Lasell, Tori Merritts, Ron Mitchell, Brad Rupert and Amanda Stevens were all on hand to speak about their races.

Harmon, Mitchell and Rupert — the three recall candidates — all highlighted their commitment to changing the current course of the school board and ensuring that no more qualified teachers leave the district.

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LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Action Center wins Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce award The Action Center was presented the Non-Profit of the Year award at the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Luncheon on Oct. 7.

Organizations and businesses were honored for creating a workplace that supports the highest level of personal and professional accomplishments for women employees.

The Action Center was nominated due to the considerable number of women who hold leadership roles at the organization. The Action Center encourages those in leadership positions to reach their full potential by enrolling them in the West Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Jefferson County program and by ensuring equitable compensation and opportunities for growth within the organization.

adult (age 20 and older) and youth (age 19 and younger). The deadline for entries is Nov. 1.

The contest will include cash awards: adult; first prize, $300; second place, $200; and honorable mention, certificate. In the youth category; first prize, $200; second place, $100; honorable mention, certificate.

All entries must be an original essay by the person submitting. Entries shall be no more than 3,000 words and no less than 1,000 words. All the rules are available on the Society’s website at www.historiclakewood.org.

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RRCC hosts transfer fair Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave., is hosting a two-day transfer fair from 3 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22.

The workshops will offer information on new transfer programs, scholarships, costs, deadlines, and what classes to take at RRCC to make efficient use of students’ time and money.

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St. Anthony hosts Mensa admissions test The Denver Chapter of Mensa will have two admissions testing opportunities this October, with one in Lakewood. In recognition of Mensa Testing Day on Oct. 17, admissions testing fees will be reduced from $40 to $20 throughout the month.

The test will be from noon to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, at St. Anthony’s Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place (Conference Rooms F & G), in Lakewood.

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RRCC presents ‘Conversation with Jake Jabs’

Jake Jabs, founder and CEO of American Furniture Warehouse, will visit Red Rocks Community College next month to present to business students and the rest of the college community. “A Conversation with Jake Jabs: Values and Business Success” will be presented from noon to 1:30 p.m.

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Edge Theater seeking volunteers The Edge Theater is seeking volunteers to assist the theater, mostly with concessions and sometimes with ushering and box office. The shows are usually provocative, thoughtful and “edgy.”

The Edge is currently in need of volunteers for its next production, “Woman in Mind,” a very funny British farce with some sharp observations on the human condition. The show opens on Oct. 16 and closes on Nov. 15.

The Edge is located at 1560 Teller St. in Lakewood. Shows begin at 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at 6 pm on Sundays.

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Everitt Farms expands to ranch for meat production Everitt Farms, an independent urban farm located on Alameda Avenue and Garrison Street, has grown consistently since its inception more than a year ago, and now owners Derek and Kamise Mullen want to expand to meat production for local Community Supported Agriculture Programs.

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Wheat Ridge businesses honored

By Staff Report The City of Wheat Ridge and the Wheat Ridge Business Association (WRBA) recognized outstanding businesses in the community at the 12th Annual Business Appreciation Awards Breakfast on October 8th. Local leaders and members of the business community joined Councilmember Bud Starker to celebrate the achievements of Wheat Ridge businesses

in six categories. A Special Recognition Awards were presented during the ceremony to highlight two local companies.

Citizens and local businesses nominated businesses for the Business of the Year and the Reinvestment Award. Nominations were reviewed and winners selected by a team of Jefferson County business professionals. The individual or organization sponsoring the other awards selected their winners.

The Wheat Ridge Business Association winners for 2015.

From left: Tyler Downs of Wazee Partners, Cindy Troup, executive director with Colorado ACTS, Tim and Tammy Glover of AAA Propane, Gayle and Anthony Mohr of Anthony M’s Visions in Gold, Greg Moran from Confluent Development, and Tom Schmucke with Quality Auto Care and Tire. Courtesy photo The 2015 award recipients are: Business of the Year: Anthony M’s Visions in Gold; Quality Auto Care.

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THINGS TO DO THEATER/SHOWS Evergreen Players Show The Evergreen Players presents “The 39 Steps” from Friday, Oct. 16, to Nov. 8, at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (no show on Oct. 31).

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Miners Alley Production Miners Alley Playhouse presents “My Name is Asher Lev” through Sunday, Oct. 18. A young Jewish painters is torn between his Hassidic upbringing and his desperate need to fulfill his artistic promise. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show Sunday, Oct. 18. The theater is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-935-3044 or www.minersalley.com.

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Restore, Celebrate Trails Volunteers will help to restore damaged trails throughout Alderfer/Three Sisters Park in Evergreen on Saturday, Oct. 17. Registration is required at www.jeffcoopenspace.eventbrite.com. Event is from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the afternoon reserved for celebratory activities. Volunteers can choose to leave after lunch.

Teaching Bach Patricia Chen will discuss “Teaching Bach’s Two-Part Inventions” during the Foothills Music Teacher’s Association monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Bear Valley Church, 10001 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood. Business meeting begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by refreshments. The program will begin at 10:15 a.m.

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Hall of Fame Awards The Jefferson County Historical Commission 2015 Hall of Fame Awards Evening, celebrating Historic Preservation in Jefferson County, is 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Mount Vernon Country Club. Complimentary buffet appetizers and cash bar will be provided. No attendance charge; however. space is limited. RSVP to Dennis Dempsey at 303 2718734 or ddempsey@jeffco.us.

Lakewood Cultural Center presents the Golden Dragon Acrobats at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

The Golden Dragon Acrobats are recognized throughout the world as China’s premier acrobatic company. Tickets are available at the center’s box office, by calling 303-987-7845 or online at www.Lakewood.org/ Tickets.

Theater Show The Edge Theater presents “Woman in Mind,” Susan’s hilarious hallucinations convert her boring life to one where she is an ideal wife and mother with an ideal family. Show runs through Nov. 15, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and Monday, Nov. 2, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.TheEdgeTheater.com for tickets and information. Parking is free.

Fall Theater Classes Registration is now open for Colorado ACTS Theater fall classes.

Classes include The Snow Queen, We Don’t Want to Grow Up, Wizard of Oz, Jungle Book Creative Drama, Molly Brown and the Miners, A Christmas Carol, Murder by Indecision, and Super Saturday classes. Register at www.coloradoacts.org. Classes take place at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge.

MUSIC/CONCERTS Christian Choir Concert The Lutheran Chorale, a community Christian choir, presents a concert of chorale works including “Psalm Nineteen” by Benedetto Marcello and a lovely arrangement of “Jesus Loves Me” by John Ferguson. The “Sola Gracia – A Reformation Concert” will be presented Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Arvada, and at 7:30 p.m. at Wheat Ridge Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wheat Ridge. A free will offering will be taken. See www.thelutheranchorale.org.

Chamber Music Piano Series

lunch is provided. Efforts are scheduled in the Rocky Flats area between Golden and Boulder. This is the last year of the program. Register with Jean Tate by emailing djt_co@yahoo.com. Use JCNA in the subject line, and include your name, email, date(s) attending, number of adults/ youth, address and phone number. Contact Jean or Paul Kilburn (PDKilburn@msn.com) with any questions. In 2014, 13 pounds of raw forb seed ad 17 pounds of raw grass seed were picked and given to Jody Nelson of Legacy Management, who will plant it on Rocky Flats restoration areas to increase their diversity and native genetic component.

Capitalize on Turning Points How to make the most of life’s transitions will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 5675 Field St., Arvada.

The program, “Reboot Your Life: The Art of Turning Your Life Around,” features a filmed interview with Vinh Chung, a Vietnamese immigrant and author of “Where the Wind Leads.” After their empire of rice mills in Vietnam was confiscated by a communist regime, Chung’s family made a risky decision to leave the country in search of a better life.

Chung visited Vietnam 20 years after his parents’ departure and shared his experiences with Lifetree during the filmed interview. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

Right Way to Lose a War For nearly a century, up until the end of World War II in 1945, America enjoyed a Golden Age of decisive military triumphs. And then suddenly, we stopped winning wars. The decades since have been a Dark Age of failures and stalemates, exposing our inability to change course after battlefield setbacks. In what is sure to be a provocative presentation, award-winning scholar Dominic Tierney reveals how the United States has struggled to adapt to the new era of intractable guerrilla conflicts in a program Tuesday, Oct. 20. Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council regular programs are free and open to the public. There is an optional buffet dinner at the Mount Vernon Country Club prior to the program at 6 p.m. Call the Country Club for reservations at 303-526-0616.

Caribbean Isles Travel Series Tour four Caribbean islands: Aruba, Barbados, Grenada, and Hispanola.

Learn about their environments and history, see both towns and countryside, and walk with scores of iguanas. See nutmeg and aloe factories, coastal scenes and ancient churches. Enjoy a presentation by Joe and Nickie McMillan about the sites of these iconic places. Program is from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Register by Friday, Oct. 23. Call 720-898-7405.

Open All-Breed Show A Rising Star Equestrian Center, 9470 Indiana St., Arvada, plans ARS (A Rising Star) open all-breed shows Sunday, Oct. 25 (Halloweeen show). Indoor and outdoor arenas will be used, with room for warm-up.

Registration is at 7:30 a.m. Classes start at 9 a.m. For information and entry forms, contact 303-431-4675, www.ARisingStarEqCenter.com/ horse-shows, or rjbeyer08@aol.com.

Opening the Friends of Chamber Music’s ninth piano series at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, is Richard Goode, performing on the new Steinway concert grand he helped FCM select at the Steinway factory in 2013. Goode is hailed for music-making of tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness. Program will include works by Mozart and Brahms. Concert is at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. Call 303-388-9839 for information and tickets. Go to www.friendsofchambermusic.com.

HEALTH

Concordia Choir Seeks Voices

Delight of Partner Yoga Spend an afternoon learning partner yoga from 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Pranatonic, 807 14th St., Golden. Like Thai massage, partner yoga is a dance between two bodies, both playful and meditative.

Partner yoga uses the same asanas/postures you may be familiar with in your own yoga practice. Workshop is for all levels and ages. Contact Stefanie at embodywellbeing@gmail.com for cost and registration information. Go to www.PranaTonic.com.

Concordia Lutheran Church Choir is starting its fall choir program and is looking to add new voices. The choir is a great cross section of the community and welcomes newcomers who have a desire to praise God with their voice. Concordia Lutheran is directed by Dr. Jill Schroeder-Dorn of Colorado Christian University. The choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood. Contact 303-989-5260.

EVENTS Rescue, Shelter Workshop Training With Grace presents a rescue and shelter workshop, led by Ana Melara, from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1930 Wadsworth Blvd.

Lakewood. Workshop is free for rescue workers and shelter volunteers; a $25 contribution is requested from all others. Go to www.TrainingWithGrace.com or call 303-238-3647 for information or to register.

Avian Arvada: Bird Walks in Local Spaces Join an Audubon master birder from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge, 9210 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Free program is suitable for all ages. This is a perfect time to sneak a peek at migratory birds. Expect to see more than 20 species and hope for a few surprises. Bring binoculars if you have them, a few extras will be on hand. Dress for the weather, bring water and a snack. The walk is about 3 hours. Call 720-898-7405 to register.

P.A. Ritzer Author Signing Visit Barnes & Noble at Denver West at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and get your signed copy of P.A. Ritzer’s new book. He’ll be signing the latest addition to his classic western series, “Seven Ox Seven, Part Two: Escondido Loosed.” It’s a continuing story of the pioneer experience in the American West, framed in a turbulent period of Texas history.

Contact Barnes & Noble at Denver West, 14347 W. Colfax Ave., Golden; 303-215-9060.

Meet City Council Candidates Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp will host a town meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Standley Lake Library. Meet and chat with Arvada and Westminster city council candidates. Kraft-Tharp hosts town meetings every third Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Standley Lake Library. She also has community coffees the fourth Saturday, of each month, from 8-9 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera at Walnut Creek, Westminster. Go to www.Tracyforstaterep.com.

Seed Picking for Rocky Flats

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Jefferson County Nature Association presents its 2015 seed pick for Rocky Flats restoration. Dates for this year are Saturdays, Oct. 17, and Oct. 31. Volunteers pick native grass and forb seed, which will be used to enhance Rocky Flats. Picks last from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and

Vital Vitamins Fair Quality supplements are a good source of health. Join Natural Grocers for a guided vitamin aisle tour that explains how to find what you need, plus get free samples and prize drawings. Program is from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Natural Grocers, Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt

Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www. bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Monday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10001 W. 58th Ave., Arvada; Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood.

Truth About Labels Food has changed more in the last 100 years that in the last 10,000, especially animal products. Natural, Free Range, Grass-Fed – what do these labels reall mean and which is best? We’ll help you understand the rules and loopholes so you can shop with confidence and find the products you’re looking for. Program is from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Natural Grocers, Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt Gluten-Free Living Seminar Learn the basics for the healthiest approach to gluten-free living. We will share shopping and cooking tips for gluten-free living, as well as advice on dietary supplements for nutritional support. Immediately after, join us for a gluten-free health fair with door prizes and free samples. Program is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Natural Grocers, Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt Community Health, Wellness Classes Lutheran Medical Center offers community health and wellness services and classes through Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Free parking available. Health coaching also is available.

Contact Shannon Levitt at 303-425-8045 or Shannon.Levitt@sclhs.net for details on coaching. For information on classes offered, or to register for classes, go to www.WellnessatBridges.com or call 303-425-2262.

EDUCATION Top 10 Fall Garden Tasks Before you put away your tools and wash your gloves, make sure you give your garden a proper send off for the season. Learn from a CSU master gardener about 10 things that you can do this fall to ensure a healthy, productive garden in 2016. Program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Sign up early; call 720-898-7405.

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Marketplace Heritage Square Alpine Slide going out of business sale Fri/Sat./Sun October 16/17/18 10a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tools, ladders, signs, memorabilia,office equipment, cash registers,sheds, fencing, vinyl and metal, tables, flag poles, sinks,and more. park in main HS parking lot and walk up to Alpine Slide sales building.

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Garage Sales Moving Sale 4035 Blacktail Court The Meadows in Castle Rock Northwest of The Grange Friday & Saturday October 16th & 17th 9am Furniture, Tools, Household Items, Clothing, Holiday Decorations, Outdoor, Lawn/Garden Many Misc. Items 6 glass front merchandising display cases approx. 70" long 18" wide 38" high exc cond $1200 1 dining table - ash w/4 chairs various computer/work desks Misc. Lapidary and Jewelry items Some new inventory from closed gift shop Call for appointment to view 303-791-3112

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Family in Christ Church 8th Annual Craft Fair Friday, October 23rd, 10am-4pm & Saturday, October 24, 9am-3pm 11355 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster Suggested admission is nonperishable food for the Growing Home Food Pantry.

Café and Cookie Walk available to support our Nursery & Children’s Ministries.

Vendor apps taken until October 16th

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Multiple Vendor Showcase Unique food and gift items Saturday October 17th 9am-4pm Country Road Clubhouse 7879 West 87th Drive Arvada CO 80004

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Christian Action Guild volunteers, from left, Aimee Valdez and Carolyn Abey of Golden organize some of the fresh produce received during the week for the guild’s food bank.

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Hotpoint electric stove - white ceramic flat top $150 Maytag convection stove - black ceramic flat top $150 GE Washer - white used only 6 times $300 Pellet Stove - self light $800 Vitamaster Exercise bike $200 303-841-0811

Tools Chainsaw McCulloch Pro Mac 610 used once 18" bar, manual and original work bench maintenance kit 303-457-1393

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CLUBS Ongoing Activities, Ongoing/Business Groups Mondays Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite are counted among its alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development.

We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@ gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.

Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:309 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-4217619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.

Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community.

Tuesdays Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m.

Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.

Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com.

Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m.

Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden. org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

Federal employees The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions.

Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.

Wednesdays Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273.

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

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

Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in

need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303997-9098.

Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets 7-8 a.m.

Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-4314697.

Arvada Rotary meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www. arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-4319657.

Buffalo Toastmasters meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome.

Look for signs pointing you to the right room. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or www.meetup. com/Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment.

Concordia Lutheran Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact 303-9895260.

Foothills Music Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month.

FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-988-9565.

Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to

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

Order Sons of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055.

Professional women NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. Thursdays All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by providing them items made by hand. We encourage you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our fun group. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Phillips Methodist Church, 1450 S. Pierce, Lakewood. For information, contact Sue King at susaneking70@msn. com or 303-986-1098.

Arvada Associated Modelers hosts training night 4-8 p.m. Thursdays from May to September (weather permitting) at the Arvada Airpark, 7608 Highway 93, Golden. (Pioneer entrance between Leyden Road and 64th Avenue). We welcome anyone interested in learning to fly radio control models to take an introductory flight with an instructor. No previous experience is needed and the club provides radios and airplanes. Training is free and open to everyone. Visit www.arvadamodelers.com/pilot-training/.

Business spirituality Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.

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Pink unites football foes

For the second consecutive season Lakewood’s golf team tied for second in the Class 5A state golf tournament.

From left to right are coach Alan Gonzalez, Jeremy Mosser, Griffin Barela, Jack Castiglia and Kevin Liao. Photo by Jim Benton

Another second place tie for Lakewood golfers Tigers come within one shot of possible state title

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lakewood had a good chance to win the Class 5A State Golf Tournament at Fort Collins County Club.

Last year the Tigers tied for second place with Regis Jesuit but 21 shots behind champion Coronado.

Lakewood would up tied for second once again this season, but only one shot behind Regis when the final scores were tallied following the Oct. 6 final round.

Lakewood trailed by nine shots early in the final round but charged back and was tied for the lead with three holes to play. However, Regis finished at 441 while Lakewood and Coronado finished at 442.

“We gave it our best, we had two good days,” said Lakewood coach Alan Gonzales. “All I could ask for is that we could get a chance. We got the chance.”

“We didn’t have a chance last year we were so far back. We were really happy for second. We had a chance to win it this year. I’m proud of them. We came up short. It gives us next year to finish it off.”

Lakewood junior Griffin Barela had rounds of 71 and 73 to wind up tied for fifth on the individual leaderboard with a 2-over 144 total.

Junior Jeremy Mosser came home at 151 after rounds of 76 and 75. Senior Kevin Liao shot 77-75 for 152 and sophomore Jack Castiglia had rounds of 7281 for a 153 total.

Only the top three scores from each of the two rounds were counted in the team scores.

“We were tight from the beginning,” added Gonzales about the final round after the Tigers and Regis were tied following the opening 18 holes. “We got slow starts. We were a total of 18 over par in the first six holes. We held it together. We had a good back nine and it was fun to watch.”

“Griffin played well on the back and gave us a chance. He did it all year, he gave us a chance all year.

Jack even though he didn’t play well the last day was a big part of our success. One bad round the whole season and it came on the final round of the state tournament.”

Tyler Zhang of Regis, playing in the next to last group, birdied the 18th hole which provided the Raiders with the winning margin.

Barela knew the Tigers had a chance to edge Regis and Coronado.

“After I got a birdie on 15 and Andrew McCormick (Regis) doubled it, I knew we were within either one or two,” recalled Barela. “That’s when I knew I had to birdie one or two of the last three holes to have a chance.”

Barela parred the final holes.

“I didn’t start well but after the first couple holes I felt I played really solid the rest of the round,” he added. “I just tried to hit some decent shots to see what would happen. After the first two holes, I struck the ball really well. I didn’t make as many putts as I would have liked.”

“I didn’t feel comfortable over a lot of putts because I wasn’t sure I had the line correct. It’s been solid for us but next year as a team we want to do a little better. We only have one senior so we should have a pretty good team next year.”

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ALAMEDA PIRATES FOOTBALL Alameda 24, Denver West 13 Alameda claimed victory against conference opponent Denver West in an away game on Oct. 10.

Key performers: Senior Chris Nguyen had 25 carries for 141 yards and two interceptions. Senior Hunter Roberts and junior Anthony Lawson also had an interception each.

VOLLEYBALL Elizabeth 3, Alameda 0 Alameda was held scoreless in a home conference match against Elizabeth on Oct. 8.

Vista PEAK Prep 3, Alameda 0 Alameda fell to conference opponent Vista PEAK Prep in a scoreless match on Oct. 6.

SOFTBALL Vista PEAK Prep 24, Alameda 3 Alameda fell to conference opponent Vista PEAK Prep in the second of a double-header home game on Oct. 9.

Key performers: Juniors Ariella Apodaca and Danielle Romero both had runs. Apodaca also had two stolen bases.

Vista PEAK Prep 17, Alameda 7 Alameda fell to conference opponent Vista PEAK Prep in a home game on Oct. 9.

Key performers: Seniors Holly Dock and Shirene Huerena, juniors Alejandra Cruz, Carolina Herrera and Chelsea Trujillo and freshman Haley Bolen all had runs.

BOYS SOCCER Alameda 1, Vista PEAK Prep 0 Alameda held conference opponent Vista PEAK Prep to a goalless away game on Oct. 8.

Key performers: Senior Herbie Martinez scored the team’s only goal.

Alameda 6, Englewood 1 Alameda held conference opponents Englewood to a single score in a home game on Oct. 6.

Key performers: Senior Herbie Martinez scored three goals and senior Ben Cruz scored two.

It was a big Continental League North game between Mountain Vista and Rock Canyon.

The Golden Eagles won, 28-24, but the real winner was what was going on to support a worthy cause.

It was Rock Canyon’s annual Pink-Out game to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Jim Benton the Jill Lamb Foundation.

Jill Lamb, wife of Jaguars OVERTIME coach Brian Lamb, died from breast cancer in 2008. Susan Cash, wife of Mountain Vista coach Ric Cash, was diagnosed with breast cancer six months ago and is undergoing treatment.

Shea Stadium for the Oct. 10 game was shaded in pink, with spectators donning pink shirts. Most players on both teams appeared with something pink — socks, tape, sleeves, gloves, towels, eye shadow and even a little pink hair.

Lauren Lamb, coach Brian’s daughter, and Cash’s daughter Kat both told emotional stories about their mothers to the crowd before the game.

“It put the focus on something bigger than the game and bigger than the individual players,” said Brian Lamb. “Stats show that one in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lives. So it’s definitely important to bring awareness to try to help some people out.”

Pulling double duty Douglas County junior Ryan Lee hasn’t had much practice on the pitch this season because he is more needed for gridiron practice.

Lee is playing both soccer and football. And no, he’s not a kicker for the Huskies football team. He is an outside linebacker.

He’s also the second-leading Continental League goal scorer with 13 and is second in points with 36. He is fourth among Class 5A goal scorers and ranks fifth in points in Class 5A statistics.

Gotta hand it to him It’s not unusual and often times can be helpful.

Mountain Vista golfer Chris Raap smacks golf balls a long way hitting right handed, but when he pulls his putter out of the bag he putts lefthanded.

Raap switched to a lefthanded putter because he was dealing with “yips” putting righthanded. Many golfers have tried this approach to give them a new feel or look.

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Holy Family quarterback Chris Helbig has completed 145 of 219 passes for 2,590 yards and 30 touchdowns in six games.

He has a chance to set state passing records. If he keeps up the same pace for the remaining four regular season games, the senior will pass for 4,317 yards and 50 touchdowns — and that won’t include state playoff games, which would also be included in state records.

The state record for passing yards is 4,181 and 52 for TD passes.

In soccer, Heritage keeper Jack Schulze leads the Class 5A state statistics with 96 saves followed by Cherry Creek’s Garrett Brown with 89.

Chaparral’s Jordan Smith is the Class 5A softball home run leader with 10, one more than Kellsi Peterson of Highlands Ranch. Douglas County’s Clara Larson tops all Class 5A batters with 42 runs batted in while Shannon Bass of Chaparral, Hunter Huser of Mountain Range and Ralston Valley’s Rylie Strong share the lead for pitching wins with 16.

In Class 5A volleyball, two Highlands Ranch players are state leaders. Junior Melissa Evans has 259 kills and senior Maddie Betz has been credited with 565 assists.

What the polls say CHSAANow.com released its latest polls for the various high school sports on Oct. 12.

Ponderosa, an unranked 4A soccer team, upset ThunderRidge, ranked second in Class 5A, but voters were not impressed. The Mustangs remained unranked despite the 1-0 Contiental League victory on Oct. 8 over ThunderRidge. The Grizzlies slipped to fourth in the 5A ratings.

SkyView Academy (12-4) gained some notice and climbed to ninth in the CHSAANow.com Class 3A volleyball poll and was ranked just behind Lutheran.

The first-place votes in the Class 5A volleyball poll were divided. Top-ranked Cherokee Trail got six first place votes, Chatfield one, Rock Canyon one, Mountain Vista two and Brighton two.

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.

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D’EVELYN JAGUARS FOOTBALL D’Evelyn 35, Conifer 21 D’Evelyn claimed victory in the Oct. 9 home conference game against Conifer.

Key performers: Senior Owen Burke threw 23 passes for 317 yards. Seniors Mitch Menard and Charlie Davis both had 113 receiving yards. Junior Justin Kehoe had the team’s lone interception.

VOLLEYBALL D’Evelyn 3, Arvada 0 D’Evelyn shut out conference opponent

Arvada in an away game on Oct. 8.

Key performers: Sophomore Juli Helm had five serving aces. Senior Paige Simonavice had 13 assists.

Evergreen 3, D’Evelyn 1 D’Evelyn fell to conference opponent Evergreen in an away game on Oct. 6.

Key performers: Junior Taylor Whatley had 11 attack kills and junior Sarah Smith had four serving aces and 14 serves without any errors.

SOFTBALL D’Evelyn 5, Golden 1 D’Evelyn held conference opponent Golden to a single run in a home game on Oct. 8.

Key performers: Senior Kelsey Marvel, sophomores Angi Reed, Bailey Marvel and Mikayla Oligney and junior Hannah Dirk all scored runs.

Wheat Ridge 6, D’Evelyn 2 D’Evelyn fell to conference opponent Wheat Ridge in a home game on Oct. 6.

BOYS SOCCER D’Evelyn 3, Valor Christian 3 D’Evelyn tied conference opponent Valor Christian in a home game on Oct. 9.

D’Evelyn 5, Conifer 1 D’Evelyn held conference opponent Conifer to a single goal in an away game on Oct. 6.

Key performers: Sophomores Tanner Starnes and Bert Li, juniors Nico Denton and Wesley Tedstrom and senior Daghan Yigitbas all scored goals.

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BOYS SOCCER Lakewood 5, Bear Creek 1 The Bears lost the away conference game Oct. 5.

Key performers: Sophomore Kim Lian scored the Bears’ only goal with an assist from sophomore Eric Plascencia.

Bear Creek 6, Pomona 1 The Bears won the home conference game Oct. 8.

Key performers: Sophomore Eric Plascencia scored two goals and two assists.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN RAMS FOOTBALL Littleton 30, Green Mountain 16 Green Mountain fell to conference opponent Littleton in an away game on Oct. 9.

Key performers: Junior Dylan Jacob had 10 completions for 175 yards. Senior Roy Anderson had four catches for 108 yards.

VOLLEYBALL Green Mountain 2, Golden 0 Green Mountain held neutral tournament opponent Golden scoreless in a match on Oct. 10.

Key performers: Junior Arielle Battenberg had six

attack kills. Junior Jordan Garcia and freshman Savannah Ott both had 10 assists.

Middle Park 2, Green Mountain 1 Green Mountain fell to neutral tournament opponent Middle Park in a match on Oct. 10.

Key performers: Sophomore Abby Whorton had six kills and senior Alex Hirst had 16 digs.

Green Mountain 2, Sargent 1 Green Mountain claimed victory in a neutral tournament match against Sargent on Oct. 10.

Key performers: Junior Kiersten Allen had seven

attack kills. Junior Alexis LaLiberte had 15 digs, senior Ariel Castro had 12 and senior Alex Hirst had 11.

Vail Christian 2, Green Mountain 0 Green Mountain was shut out in a neutral tournament match against Vail Christian on Oct. 10.

Key performers: Junior Hannah Heaton had the team’s lone serving ace.

Junior Reilly West had three solo blocks and one block assist.

Valor Christian 3, Green Mountain 1 Green Mountain fell to

conference opponent Valor Christian in an away match on Oct. 8.

Key performers: Junior Reilly West had four blocks. Senior Alex Hirst had 21 digs.

Green Mountain 3, Littleton 2 Green Mountain came away with the win in an away conference match against Littleton on Oct. 6.

Key performers: Senior Alex Hirst had two serving aces and junior Arielle Battenberg had a total of nine blocks.

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Green Mountain 6, Lakewood 2 Green Mountain came away with the win against non-conference opponent Lakewood in a home match on Oct. 8.

Key performers: Senior Camille Ostler, sophomore Cassidi Villano and Haylie Johnson, juniors Shelbey Gnagy, Addison Peery and Chanel Siebenthal all scored runs.

BOYS SOCCER Green Mountain 5, Conifer 0 Green Mountain claimed a decisive win over league opponent Conifer in an away game on Oct. 9.

JEFFERSON SAINTS FOOTBALL Bennett 49, Jefferson 0 The Saints lost the away conference game Oct. 9 Key performers: Individual statistics not available.

Denver Science & Tech Stapleton 3, Jefferson 0 The Saints lost the away conference match Oct. 8.

Key performers: Individual statistics not available.

VOLLEYBALL KIPP Denver Collegiate 3, Jefferson 0 The Saints lost the home conference match Oct. 6.

Key performers: Individual statistics not available.

SOFTBALL Jefferson 22, Platte Canyon 7 The Saints won the away non-conference game Oct. 6.

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Daniela Caldera had four runs and seven RBIs. The Academy 23, Jefferson 0 The Saints lost the home conference game Oct. 7.

Golden 2, Green Mountain 0 Green Mountain was held scoreless in a home conference game against Golden on Oct. 6.

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Jefferson 24, Manual 6 The Saints won the away conference game Oct. 8.

Key performers: Senior Bailie Romero had five runs and five RBIs. BOYS SOCCER Middle Park 3, Jefferson 3 The Saints tied Oct. 6 in the home conference game.

Key performers: Sophomore Jose Berocal and seniors Richmond Adufu and Jesus Meraz each had one goal.

Jefferson 2, Aurora West College Prep Academy 1 The Saints won the home conference game Oct. 8.

Key performers: Sophomore Jose Berocal and junior Fernando Valencia each had a goal.

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“I thought we had to have some kind of award that really says something about the best athlete in Colorado,” Stocker said. “I’m so grateful that his family let us name the award after him, and we’ve had some amazing kids recognized over the years.”

Wheat Ridge Principal Griff Wirth and athletic director Nick DeSimone both highlighted Steinmark’s continued presence at the high school, along with the high bar he set for all students.

“You never know when the next Freddie Steinmark will be walking down the hall,” DeSimone said.

The most moving part of the evening came when Steinmark’s younger brother, Sammy, was joined on stage by his son, Freddie Joe, and cousins Greg Duncan, Janet Wyche, Johnny Boy Marchitti and Mike Marchitti.

The affection and awe for Steinmark was evident, but the most affecting stories came from the small, intimate moments.

Wyche remembered losing her faith after Steinmark’s diagnosis — and having it restored by the man himself in the face of such strength and humor.

Sammy remembered tailing along his older brother all the time and all the laughter the two shared.

“He was the kind of brother every little kid prayed for every night, and the one I was lucky enough to have,” he said. “Being with Freddie was like traveling with a rock star.”

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BOYS GOLF State golf tournament: Lakewood tied for second place in the 2015 Class 5A state golf tournament at Fort Collins Country Club with a total score of 442. Griffin Barela tied for fifth place with a score of 144. Jeremy Mosser tied for twenty-first place with a score of 151, Kevin Liao tied for twenty-sixth with a score of 152 and Jack Castiglia tied for twenty-eighth with as score of 153.

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October 15, 2015