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STOBER CHECKS OUT THE FUTURE OF STEM AT WRHS

Wheat Ridge High School STEM students with sixth-graders from Stober Elementary gather recently around the high school’s award-winning carbon fiber hydrogen fuel-cell car.

Stober students visited the school to learn about the STEM program. To read more about the visit, and about the STEM program’s future, turn to PAGE 5. Photo by Clarke Reader

Candidates backed by recall organizers outraise incumbents High cost of election ‘disheartening,’ one candidate says

By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com The recall organizer-backed, fivemember ‘clean slate’ has raised almost $200,000 in the Jeffco school board race, compared to two of the three incumbents’ approximate $6,500, according to the most recent Colorado Secretary of State campaign finance report.

“We have been at this for a long time and have been working very hard,” said slate member Ali Lasell, candiONLINE: date for District 3 who has the largest Go to the contributions. “It Lakewood is a reflection of Sentinel the tremendous website amount of supportlakewood ers I have, and the sentinel.com people who have for election confidence in me as results the a candidate.” night of Nov. 3.

Candidates running for the recall election were required to file campaign finance reports Oct. 20 with the secretary of state’s office. The candidates for the two open seats in districts 3 and 4 filed their reports on Oct. 13.

According to the Colorado Secretary of State reports, the slate members have raised the following amounts: Ali Lasell, $48,155.50; Ron Mitchell, $46, 076.50; Susan Harmon, $34,764.50; Amanda Stevens $34,568; and Brad Rupert, $33,406.50.

The board majority has raised the

“It makes me sad. I don’t feel good about the amount of money that we’re spending on this election …

I wish we could take this money ... and build a playground in a schoolyard or something.”

Ron Mitchell, Jeffco school board candidate

JEFFCO SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS BY THE NUMBERS 2013 The future board majority candidates were largely outspent: John Newkirk - $6,815 Julie Williams - $7,111. 73 Ken Witt - $11,302.05 Compared to their opponents:

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Ali Lasell - $48,155 Ron Mitchell - $46,076.50 Susan Harmon - $34,764.50 Amanda Stevens - $34, 568 Brad Rupert - $33, 406.50 Others: Kim Johnson - $10,630 Tori Merritts - $4,735

Tonya Aultman-Bettridge - $27,902.09

Paula Noonan - $385

Frederic Alonzo Rodriguez - $3,763.97

Regan Benson - $329.94

2015

Matthew Dhieux - $268.94

Board majority:

Source: The Colorado Secretary of State’s website http://tracer.sos.colorado.gov/PublicSite/homepage.aspx

*John Newkirk’s filing date is 10/27

following: Ken Witt, $5,740; and Julie Williams, $725. John Newkirk did not have to file until Oct. 27 because of a clerical error in the secretary of state’s office, legislative director Tim Griesmer said.

These totals do not reflect third-par-

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com

ty money being spent to try to influence voters.

Mitchell, who said the high cost of the election is disheartening, received contributions from a variety of sources

Slate:

Gordon Vandewater - $39,850.66

Julie Williams - $725

Influx of information, more outreach cited In a surprise move, Lakewood’s city council decided to table until March 28 the vote for the ordinances and resolutions that would get the Federal Center Station Neighborhood off the ground.

“Much has been said and written about these proposals in the past weeks and months, and it’s a complex proposal — one that ultimately I believe is extraordinarily good for this community and for the city,” said Mayor Bob Murphy, before making the motion to table the issue during the Oct. 26 meeting. “There’s a lot of information here, and we’re still getting new information, as recently as this past Friday. I think we need to extend the conversation. I think it’s the right thing to do.”

The move was met by applause from residents in attendance — so many that some had to sit in overflow seating.

The proposed neighborhood would sit in the 59 acres directly north of the Federal Center station — empty land that stretches to West 6th Avenue. The federal government, which owns the land, would transfer the property to Lakewood in return for the construction of a new lab facility at the Federal Center.

The plan has garnered much attention since it first debuted in front of the public at a Sept. 21 study session, raising questions from residents on both sides of

Jeff Lamontagne - $59,150.32

Ken Witt - $5,740

Council pushes Fed Center vote to March

*Numbers do not include outside committee funding

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Q&A: Dennis Meyer

FACES AMONG US

HELLO

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My Name Is

A glimpse of the people in our community

Owner and president of Lakewood’s Office Liquidators

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com

KIM HARRIS

For most businesses, a milestone anniversary like the 30th is a chance to have a big sale or a party to celebrate all the years in operation.

Lakewood’s Office Liquidators, located at 11111 W. 6th Ave., decided instead to have an anniversary giveaway for Jeffco Schools and other area nonprofits to commemorate three decades of business.

The company ended up donating $174,000 in furniture to 17 schools and dozens of nonprofits, and we called owner and president Dennis Meyer to talk about Office Liquidators and what made him want to celebrate his company’s anniversary with such a huge giveaway.

‘Singing rabbi’ serves at Congregation B’nai Chaim About me I grew up in Columbia, South Carolina, and I went to the University of South Carolina, which is where I met my husband, Brian — we were both in the marching band. I got my master’s in education, and I taught first graders for 13 years.

What is a cantor?

A cantor is kind of like a singing rabbi.

Cantors work alongside rabbis in giving sermons, and lead the musical parts of the service. I also serve as the spiritual leader for the congregations, and at B’nai Chaim, I am one of the few cantors who leads the congregation, instead of a rabbi.

Becoming a cantor …

My husband and I were always very active in our synagogue, and would do things like sing in the choir. Being active is what led me to want to be a cantor, and so I went to the Hebrew Union College in New York City. The first year of the program you have to do in Israel, but then I spent the following three years in New York. I trained alongside rabbinic students, although being a cantor is usually more of a liturgical specialist.

We took classes in various texts and in counseling and life cycles, as well as many different musical expressions.

Finding myself in Colorado …

I had a big pulpit in Chicago for 11 years, but I eventually came to realize I just didn’t fit with a crowd that size. I began searching for different, smaller pulpits and came to B’nai Chaim for the High Holy Days. I was struck by how friendly

Cantor Kim Harris came to Colorado from Chicago in search of a more personal relationship with her congregation, and has found it at Congregation B’nai Chaim.

Courtesy photo and kind everyone was here, and was so sad to leave. So when I heard the rabbi there was leaving, I interviewed to take over as cantor and leader of the congregation.

It’s my dream job — I really get to be involved in people’s lives, and love the small, intimate nature of the congregation. My job is to communicate the meaning of the texts through singing, and I take it very seriously.

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What is Office Liquidators’ background?

I started it 30 years ago, and have been in Lakewood since 2001. When we started, it was just me and a couple of employees, and now we have around 35.

We sell both new and used furniture.

We do a lot of work in Jefferson County, particularly with Jeffco Schools — we’ve been working with them for 10 to 12 years. My kids went to Jeffco Schools.

What makes Office Liquidators special?

We deal with used furniture different

than most places. We will completely reupholster pieces that need it, and refinish wood desks and tables. We totally refurbish the used furniture that comes through here. I find that kind of work fascinating, and love to make furniture look new.

Talk about the 30th anniversary giveaway.

Most of the furniture came to us a result of a merger between Forest Oil Corp. with Sabine Oil & Gas of Houston.

When the Denver office of Forest closed, we bought five floors’ worth of furniture.

A lot of desks, chairs, bookcases, conference tables, and filing cabinets. We had some options — we could sell it off cheap, auction it or donate it to our community.

Nonprofits rarely have a budget for office furniture, so for the first phase of the giveaway, we sent out letters to some of the many nonprofits in the county, and told them they could pick out up to $3,000 worth of furniture. And it went better than expected. And we have had a great relationship with Jeffco Schools for a while, so then we reached out to them, so they could pick out furniture.

Why celebrate in this way?

I think it’s the best thing a business can do — give back to the community.

And it’s a lot of fun to see people’s reactions. They would come to us and walk around and see all this furniture and ask if it was really free, and it was great to say yes.

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How Do You Decide When It’s Time to Downsize? It’s a Very Personal Decision Downsizing is one of the more common patio home where all exterior maintenance and lawn care is handled by their HOA. reasons that homeowners make the deciAs our cities and neighborhoods get sion to put their home on the market. It’s not an easy decision to make, REAL ESTATE more crowded and built out, I encounter sellers who want to downand it can take years to “pull the TODAY size their environment and not trigger.” just their home. Put bluntly, they There are many reasons that just want to get away from people people want to downsize — to and the traffic they create. When buy a smaller house on a smallthey bought their current home, it er lot. was quieter and less crowded and The “empty nester” is probathey didn’t have as much traffic to bly the most familiar example. contend with when they did their The children are off to college or daily errands or commuted to have simply moved away, and you’re heating a lot of excess

By JIM SMITH, work. Now maybe they’re retired (or are getting close to retiring) square footage each winter.

Realtor® and, as much as they love the Sometimes the urge to downsize home they’ve lived in all these years, they is to forestall those children returning — what we’ve come to know as “boomerang” want to move to a quieter environment, children. You’re glad they’ve left your nest where the homes are further apart and there are more trees. and don’t want them to return except on Then there are the elderly for whom holidays with the grandchildren!

Recently I listed a 5-bedroom home for a downsizing means moving into assisted couple that were not empty nesters. They living. Perhaps they’ve fallen in their home not only have children, but they’ve accepted and are worried about falling again. Or they friends of their children into their home, be- have cooked three meals a day for 50 years cause of their big hearts. Now they want to and like the idea of not cooking any more.

It’s hard to leave that home, but common move into a 3-bedroom home so that they sense dictates that it’s time. I wrote about won’t allow themselves to have as many this topic a couple months ago when I disextra live-ins!

Another common scenario is the home- covered Care Patrol, a business that helps owner with a large lot, including perhaps a people in this situation choose the best asgarden. They love gardening and they love sisted living or senior community. As real having the big yard, but they’re also getting estate professionals, we’re ill-equipped to on in years and worry about it becoming too assist or advise beyond selling their home.

Now I’m joined in my listing appointments by much. The only way for them to cut down Jenn Gomer or Kim Thomson from Care on the hard work of gardening and yard maintenance is to get rid of the yard. It’s not Patrol, who fill that need beautifully. Just this Monday I had a closing with a couple in their that they no longer enjoy it, but they know 80’s whose transition from home ownership they can’t keep it up forever and they see the possibilities in releasing that obligation. to assisted living was eased by Care Patrol, and it warmed my heart.

These are the buyers who want to buy a

Health is a big motivator. One couple I know received a diagnosis of early stage Parkinson’s disease. This couple owns an RV and loves to travel, so they decided to sell their home and hit the road while they could still enjoy it. Another couple, getting on in years, loved to sail. They sold their house and bought a boat they could live on and moved to the Caribbean! The theme is the same — enjoy life while you can. If you

have enough equity in your home and enough savings, it can be a viable option!

(It has Rita and me thinkin’…)

Whatever your own reason for downsizing, you may find it worthwhile to brainstorm with a Realtor about your options. Certainly, we Realtors at Golden Real Estate are happy to do so without any obligation to hire one of us as your agent. Let’s put our heads together and look at what’s possible.

Get Your Last-Minute Pumpkins from One of the Habitat for Humanity Pumpkin Patches

Each year about now the stores have run out of good pumpkins, but you’ll find plenty at the Habitat for Humanity pumpkin patches at Garrison & Alameda and at 68th & Wadsworth. The pumpkin sales also benefit the Navajo tribe which grows them in southwestern Colorado.

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The perfect pumpkin patch It’s not just fun, but fulfilling

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Halloween is just a few days away, and for the Habitat for Humanity pumpkin patch at West Alameda Avenue and Garrison Street, that means business is booming.

And the best part is, it is business for a good cause.

Organized by the West Metro Habitat Interfaith Coalition for the past 16 years (which also runs the pumpkin patch at the Arvada Center), the patch not only features pumpkins, but gourds and other seasonal vegetables for shoppers’ decorative needs.

“The pumpkins are grown at the Navajo reservation in Farmington, New Mexico, and they receive 40 percent of the profits,” said volunteer Tom Brunn.

“The rest goes to sponsor housing project for people in need — this will be our 15th house.”

The patch has become a traditional visiting place for many families in the area, according to Brunn, and almost always sells out by the time the big day finally arrives.

“That’s the way you want it,” he said, as he watched families of all ages pick their way through the patch.

Volunteers from the coalition, which includes the Green Mountain United Methodist Church, Jefferson Unitarian Church and Congregation B’nai Chaim, among others, are on hand at

Lakewood resident Carolyn Wrapp searches for the perfect pumpkin for her home at the Habitat for Humanity pumpkin patch at Alameda and Garrison. Photo by Clarke Reader all times to help with recommendations in size and shape, and to lend a tape measure to those who need one.

The benefits of particular specimens are debated and discussed the same way a vineyard owner talks about their grapes.

“I’m here to get one for my house.

I’ve been coming here every year for a while,” said Carolyn Wrapp. “I keep coming back because I know the

people here — my church is one of the ones that volunteers here. We get to help out Habitat and the Native Americans, which is what I care about.”

That sentiment is one shared by almost everyone at the pumpkin patch.

“When you buy pumpkins here, you’re helping people across the world, and locally,” Brunn said. “That’s charity I can get behind.”

Police investigate home invasion Lakewood Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred around 4 a.m. on Oct 20.

Three individuals entered a residence in the 1400 block of South Ames Street and attempted to physically assault a resident., police said. When the victim fought back, two of the suspects displayed black handguns, fired twice towards the residence while fleeing the location.

All three suspects entered a black Kia-style sports utility vehicle with unknown Colorado registration and drove south on South Ames Street. A Halloween style mask, white shoe and a dark blue/gray sweatshirt was recovered outside the home.

One suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5-foot-2 to 5-foot-5, with short black hair and “chubby.” The victim was unable to describe the second male suspect, or the female associated with the males.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Turnbull at 303-987-7217.

Bear Creek Reservoir lowered Bear Creek Reservoir was lowered five feet from the normal operating pool elevation of 5,558 feet on Oct. 23 to allow for inspection and repair work at Bear Creek Dam. Around 50 cubic feet per second (cfs) were released, which falls within channel capacity and is significantly less than the maximum summer release of 500 cfs.

The drawdown is expected to take about a week.

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Full STEAM ahead Wheat Ridge STEM adds arts component

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com When Wheat Ridge High School launched its STEM program last year, 16 students joined what would become by year’s end an award-winning team studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

In year two, the program now includes more than 40 students, a new artistic component and national recognition.

But instructor Chuck Sprague still sees all of this as the first steps in developing the school’s program.

“We’re teaching design for the computer, and how to assemble and manufacture what we’re creating,” he said. “We’ve always had a little architecture, but we’re seeing more interest. And now we’re offering a STEAM class, which seemed like a natural way to grow the school’s engineering program.”

The STEAM class (the “A” is for arts) is taught by Andy Yutzy, and marries the two seemingly disparate disciplines in a creative project for students.

“We’re making a sculpture inspired by (former football player) Freddie Steinmark that is going to be around 10 feet tall and set up at Lutheran Hospital,” said junior Amy Leasure. “STEM work is a big part of where we are in the process, and it’s crucial we incorporate it properly as we work on our designs.”

The program’s architectural program, which is still growing, is receiving assistance from Denver’s Martin/Martin architecture firm this semester. Designers are giving students feedback and advice on their work.

Sprague wants students to capitalize on their first-place car design from last year’s Shell Eco-Marathon. So the class will now be working on two hydrogen fuel cell cars. One, as with last year’s, will be in the prototype category, but the team also

WHEAT RIDGE STEM GALA The STEM program is partnering with the Wheat Ridge Foundation to throw its first STEM Gala next year, from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the Stonebrook Manor in Thornton.

Plans are still being worked on, but the gala is expected to include exhibits, auctions, a variety of cars on display and food.

The event still needs sponsors, and anyone interested should contact instructor Chuck Sprague at clspragu@jeffco.k12. co.us.

is designing a car for the urban concept category, which means it needs to be street ready with everything from doors to windshield wipers.

One big leg up for students this year is the addition of a large CNC four-axis milling machine, which will allow students to stay in-house for nearly all of the cars’ mill work.

Students are ahead of last year in the design process, but there’s still work to do before they head back to Detroit for the Eco-Marathon in April. Part of that work is gathering community and financial support for the students’ projects.

They attend events with the car to raise awareness and speak before groups like the Wheat Ridge Optimists. Sprague provides feedback after each performance, which incorporates public speaking lessons.

Outreach isn’t limited to adults, either.

On Oct. 21, sixth-grade students from Stober Elementary in Lakewood visited the school to tour the STEM classes and program. STEM students Nicole Ortega and Elizabeth Pedlow explained the different offerings to visitors and showed just a few of the many opportunities STEM provides.

Representatives from Martin/Martin Architecture work with students in the STEM archiectural class. Photos by Clarke Reader

Wheat RIdge STEM student Elizabeth Pedlow shows students from Stober Elementary how the hydrogen fuel cell car from last year works.

“Our sixth-graders were doing research on different STEM programs at different schools, and we thought it would be good to bring the students here to see it in person,” Stober Principal Josh Shapiro said. “STEM is definitely something our students are interested in. In the world

today, having science and technology experience is so important.”

Judging from the number of excited hands that shot into the air when Ortega asked students who wanted to pursue STEM in middle and high school, the message came through loud and clear.

Belmar development sold to Starwood group New owners consider reshuffling current tenants, bringing in new ones

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lakewood’s award-winning Belmar development is in new hands, after Starwood Capital Group purchased the project in a $250-million deal.

“We really like what’s been going on in Lakewood, with the millennial population that is moving into the area,” said Scott Wolstein, CEO of Starwood Retail Partners. “The demo trends in the area are very strong, and the tenants in Belmar do very well.”

Belmar will be managed by Starwood Retail Partners, which redevelops, leases, manages and operates the retail centers in Starwood Capital Group’s portfolio.

“Starwood is the perfect steward for the future of Belmar,” wrote Linda P. Kaboth, vice president of former owner GF Real Estate Group’s national division, in an email interview. “They have the resources, knowledge and strategic insight to successfully manage this vibrant community and our firm looks forward to watching Belmar flourish in the coming years.”

Wolstein pointed to facts like: the 871,000 square feet of retail space, 96 percent of which is leased to well-known tenants like Whole Foods, Best Buy and Nordstrom Rack; 282,000 square feet of Class A office space that is 100 percent leased; and 171 Class A apartments that are 97 percent leased as reasons why Starwood wanted to invest in the community.

Starwood aims to bring in some new tenants, Wolstein said, and is considering doing some reshuffling of current tenants to increase everyone’s successes.

“There are some issues that we’d like to

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see addressed,” he said. “We want more synergy between the tenants, and to generate more traffic for our retailers.”

During the due diligence process, Starwood representatives had the chance to meet with many of Belmar’s tenants, and are looking forward to working with all invested in Belmar.

“We’re looking forward to being part of the revitalization of the community, and we want to be a part of the community and environment residents can be proud of,” Wolstien said. “A single place where people can like, work and play is a trend we’re seeing all over, and we have a very positive plan for Belmar.”

Retailers are eager to see what changes and opportunities Starwood will bring to the area.

“We are super excited, and I think Starwood taking over will be a really positive opportunity for retailers here,” said Shalane Vashaw, with ME Spa. “I’ve been here for nine years, and things are constantly improving, but there are still people who don’t know where Belmar is. I think the ideas Starwood has will benefit all of us.”

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Cuts in Jeffco library hours affect patrons Yes to 1A would expand hours and librarians

By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Christine Deines’ children like to visit the Belmar library near their Lakewood home to use the Internet and to check out books, movies and music. But they often can’t get there because it closes too early.

On most days, the library closes at 5 p.m.

“Hours are not suitable for after school,” Deines said, noting her fourthgrade and seventh-grade children are not home until about 4:30 p.m. And weekends include sports, other extracurricular activities and family outings. “It’s been difficult.”

Belmar’s schedule is reflective of the challenge faced by most Jefferson County

Library patrons, who must adjust their timetables to the varying hours of local branches because ongoing budget cuts have forced the libraries to greatly reduce hours of operation.

Thirty years ago — the last time Jefferson County voters approved more tax funding for libraries — the larger county libraries were open an average of 63 hours a week.

But since 2011, those same library branches are now open an average of 51 hours, said Linda Rockwell, who formerly sat on the libraries’ board of trustees and is now the grassroots coordinator for Yes on 1A, this November’s ballot question asking for more property tax to help reverse that trend.

“There is a real commitment to restore hours to 63,” she said. “It’s the No. 1 demand of the people.”

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library tax rate by one mill, up to a maximum of 4.5 mills. The increase would mean Jeffco homeowners would pay about 67 cents more a month for every $100,000 of home value or, on average, about $23.40 a year.

Along with increasing library hours at all branches, the extra tax revenue would go toward improving access to technology and restoring investments in books, resources and other materials, and refurbishing existing facilities that need work.

Library officials say they plan to address all those issues within five years.

“People want the library to be open more,” said Tim O’Neil, a volunteer with the Jefferson County Library Foundation.

“They need more flexibility on the time they can go to the library.”

But it’s not as easy as just extending library hours, Rockwell said.

More hours means having to hire more librarians, she said, and the libraries’ biggest expense is payroll.

When the 2007-08 recession hit, the libraries invested in automatic sorters from

reserve funds, Rockwell said.

Automatic sorters — machines that help organize library items — helped cut payroll costs, she said. “But on the other hand, a lot of hourly employees lost their job.”

And there is no replacement for qualified librarians, Rockwell added. “Librarians are expected to be able to access all kinds of information.

Deines believes everybody should have quality access to their public library.

She will often put a request hold on an item, only to be unable to pick it up when it becomes available because library hours are not convenient for her to make it before closing time. So, frequently, she has to go back on the wait list for the item.

The Belmar library installed an afterhours book drop-off, Deines said, which helps with avoiding late fees, but it doesn’t help with being able to pick things up.

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October 29, 2015

Recall

STATE SAYS POLITICAL FUNDING GROUPS SHOULD REVEAL PURPOSE The following information about independent expenditure committees — like Colorado Independent Action, which backs the Jeffco board incumbents in the school board race — is provided on the Colorado Secretary of State’s website.

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including the Jefferson County Education Association Small Donor Committee, which gave $9,000. Other notable contributors were former Jeffco superintendent Cindy Stevenson and former Jeffco school board member Hereford Percy, who donated $2,000 and $500, respectively. All three also contributed similar amounts to Harmon’s and Rupert’s campaigns.

“I’m being honest here, it makes me sad,” Mitchell said. “I don’t feel good about the amount of money that we’re spending on this election … I wish we could take this money that I’m spending on the campaign and build a playground in a school yard or something.”

In comparison, the other recall successor candidates, Matthew Dhieux, Paula Noonan and Regan Benson have raised only about $300 each, with Dhieux trailing at $268.94.

“An independent expenditure committee is one or more persons who make independent In districts 3 and 4, incumbents Jill Fellman and Lesley Dahlkemper, respectively, decided not run again.

Kim Johnson, also running for District 3 against Lasell but not on the clean slate, has raised $10,630. And Tori Merritts, a nonclean slate candidate for District 4 running against Stevens, has raised $4,735.

When asked about the slate’s funding support, Merritts said it was disheartening to see her opponent team up with an organization that seemed to only work with

expenditures in an aggregate amount in excess of $1,000, or that collect in excess of $1,000 from one or more persons for the purpose of making an independent expenditure. The requirements applicable to independent expenditure committees apply to all persons, groups, businesses, and other entities that meet the definition of independent expenditure committee.”

Democrats.

“Jeffco needs independent thinkers and governance experience on our board,” Merritts said. “I am doing what I can to get the message out that I have and will listen to all voices.”

Witt said the overall finances are reminiscent of the 2013 election: In 2013, when voters elected Witt, Williams and Newkirk, the numbers were similar in that they also raised far less money than their opponents.

“I haven’t focused on fundraising — I’ve

These committees must register with the secretary of state’s office. Information they are required to provide includes a description of the group’s purpose. “This information should be detailed, including candidates, ballot measure numbers, or policy positions that you will support or oppose,” the secretary of state’s website says. focused on improving education in Jeffco as I was elected to do,” Witt said. “I’m proud to see my contributions were from moms and dads and not politicians who stand to benefit from the status quo.”

But Witt and Mitchell agreed on one thing: The money behind the election is not the real issue — education is.

“The real decision will come from the parents, the teachers and the community members who want to see education in this district move forward,” Witt said.

Outside groups spend big on school campaigns Jeffco United for Action, an independent group that organized the recall vote of board majority members Ken Witt, Julie Williams and John Newkirk, has raised $255,880 in donations, according to the Colorado Secretary of State.

It is using that money to purchase newspaper ads, and create and circulate flyers and banners promoting the recall effort.

On the other side, Americans for Prosperity, which has launched a twoweek ad series promoting the board majority reforms, has stepped out vocally and financially in support of Witt, Williams and Newkirk. When asked for the price tag for the ad campaign,

Michael Fields, Colorado state director for the organization would only say “a low, six-figure number.”

“The policy debate is really elevated and it’s a time to really take advantage of the fact that people are paying attention now,” Fields said. “This is one area where Americans for Prosperity is engaging on the grassroots level. These issues are important and our people want to talk to their neighbors about it.”

The nonprofit Colorado Independent Action, which is linked to the Independence Institute and paid for television ads featuring Julie Williams that ran in August, and Americans fro Prosperity are not required by law

to list their finances, as the ad wasn’t directly promoting the election.

Recall-organizer Tina Gurdikian, however, described the amount of donations Jeffco United for Action has received as outstanding and reflects community support for the recall.

“From the people who have sent notes with their donations saying that they are sorry to have voted for the board majority and doing what they can to correct their error, to students giving us the change in their pockets, we have seen this community unite behind moving our schools forward like never before,” Gurdikian said in an Oct. 20 press release.

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VOICES

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An open letter to my elected officials To those of you serving, or seeking to serve, in elected office: I’m writing to you today about leading and managing. In a workplace discussion recently, several of us identified qualities we want – and do not want – in our colleagues, our managers, specifically. It occurred to me that these qualities translate to what I want (or don’t want) from my elected leaders.

You see, those of you whom I elect to lead me, to serve me, are also actually managing me on a wider scale, telling me what I can and cannot do through your legislation and enforcement.

Let me be clear: I’m not saying this is a bad thing. I believe that, in a civilized society, we need rules of order, and it follows that someone must determine what these rules are and then help to enforce them — a system that works best, of course, in collaboration. And, as a member of the public, I want to collaborate with managers who also understand what it means to lead.

For one thing, I want to collaborate with managers who don’t pit people against one another. Sure, competition is a healthy part of a free society, but divisive maneuvers designed only to disparage the other side

result in uncertainty, mistrust and anger.

When you are dragging each other down, it lowers us all.

I also want to collaborate with “A to E” managers – leaders with whom I can agree on a starting point, A, and what the end result should be, G – as Andrea Doray well as the freedom to ALCHEMY get there in my own way. I don’t need to be legislated into every step I take. I’m smart enough to figure out B, C and D for myself.

I want to collaborate with managers who understand that I have a place in the big picture, that I actually have a voice in the way things should be run. I want to collaborate with managers who value my contribution.

“We’re all in this together” is never more true than between those who govern and the governed.

I want to collaborate with managers who take responsibility and make the tough deci-

sions. I want you to weigh all the facts and then give it to me straight, honestly and with integrity. Because, you know what? I can take it. I can take the rough times and the slow times and the uncertain times when I know that we are all, ultimately, colleagues collaborating to build our communities, our state, our country.

I want to collaborate with leaders who are also good managers and with managers who are also good leaders — not that much different from a high-performing workplace.

And, as confusing, discouraging and alarming as both our national and local political races can be, my belief in you elected officials is unwavering.

I admire that you want to serve. I admire what you want to do. We are so many and you are so few. I thank you for managing, for leading, for serving. Seems like a pretty good collaboration to me.

Andrea Doray is a writer who loves politics, but not the politics of politics, if that’s not too confusing. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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October 29, 2015

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘Appalled’ by PAC support in mayor’s race As I read the article “Mayor’s race leads in campaign spending” in this week’s edition, I was struck by the amount of money coming from the Metro Housing Coalition, Apartment Association of Metro Denver and Denver Metro Area Realtor, all of which are political action committees (read lobby groups) that stand to profit from the City of Lakewood’s venture into becoming a “developer” as it pertains to the northwest corner of the Federal Center.

I am appalled that many of the City of Lakewood leadership believe they should initiate a development venture into an area of private enterprise by using taxpayer monies and physical assets. I am appalled that the three PAC’s mentioned are trying to buy leadership votes for this venture and appear to be successful. I am appalled that there has been zilch transparency regarding this venture. Sure, there has been a glossed-over web display/newspaper article but only a few weeks before the council vote.

I am not against development of the Federal Center property. I am against having the City of Lakewood take on the role of “developer.” They need to stick to governance. That is their mission. Let private enterprise take the risks and rewards ... it’s the American way.

Bill Murphy Lakewood Support Adam Paul for mayor Another mailer from a special interest group in Colorado Springs trying to influence our Lakewood City election! More rumors and half-truths about Adam Paul!

I don’t know about you, but when I see money from Colorado Springs coming into my local election, it makes me suspicious.

Why would a group from the home base of Douglas Bruce care about who becomes Lakewood’s mayor? What will they gain?

I had already decided to support Adam Paul for Lakewood mayor because he thinks carefully and makes decisions based on fact, and has the vision to see a bright future for our city. This latest mailer only confirms my decision. Adam’s campaign has been run with integrity and honesty, not rumor and falsehood. He is the leader Lakewood needs. Please join me in voting for Adam Paul for Lakewood mayor!

Lorna Fox, Lakewood About the Federal Center property The federal center property presents such an important opportunity, it’s worth the wait. Monday night we voted unanimously to delay the decision about purchasing 59 acres until March of 2016. This will give community members additional time to learn about the proposed sustainable neighborhood. In the meantime, here are my thoughts on the project: Housing — Yes!! According to Forbes magazine Denver is the best place in the nation for business and careers. That’s why our population is growing, property values are going up, and it’s getting harder to find a house.

Traffic — The way to keep traffic flowing is to build walkable communities near transit while continuing to invest in infrastructure.

Free Market — This land presents an opportunity for a private public partnership, a collaboration that will allow Lakewood’s citizens to see their vision become reality. Either way private companies will be the developers. The question is whether residents and their elected representatives can have input into the eventual outcome, like we saw with the creation of St. Anthony Hospital or Belmar.

Contamination — Yes, 16 of the 59 acres is contaminated, primarily with building material waste. Those 16 acres have been capped and a portion of them currently serve as an RTD parking lot. Saint Anthony Hospital, Lamar Station Crossing, LoDo, and Union Station were all built on previously contaminated land. The level of contamination is similar to what we saw at St. Anthony Hospital.

Taxpayer Money — The proposal is to buy the land and then sell it to developers, recouping the costs in the process.

We have listened to what citizens want by incorporating their vision into planning documents, by spending years negotiating with the federal center, and by delaying this vote so that together as a community we can make the best choices for Lakewood.

Shakti, Lakewood City Councilwoman

Vote Yes on 1A Last week, TABOR notices were mailed to registered voters in Jefferson County.

The notice included a “con” statement related to Jefferson County Public Library’s mill levy initiative, which is creating serious misconceptions.

Opponents of 1A would have you believe that the library will receive a “substantial” increase in revenue due to the recent rise in property values. This is not true. Given TABOR restrictions, any increase in property tax revenues will be limited to approximately 3.5 percent, not nearly enough to restore and protect library services.

They characterize 1A as a 30-percent increase in property taxes. This sounds like an alarming increase, but in reality, a one-mill increase will cost the owner of an averaged priced home in Jefferson County $1.95 more per month, or approximately 6 cents a day.

They suggest that the library will be able to tax and spend with abandon. Again, not true. The library submits an annual budget to the Library Board of Trustees and the Board of County Commissioners for review. Both invite community input, and both have the authority to adjust the library’s budget to protect taxpayers from excessive spending.

Finally, they suggest that a tax increase will hinder economic development. We disagree.

Research shows that properly funded public library systems have a major positive impact on their community’s quality of life, economic development and property values.

The fact is, if we want a competitive county, if we want to attract new businesses and further economic development, if we want to give our residents the library services they want and deserve, we need to join together in support of our libraries and Vote yes on 1A! Bob Murphy, Lakewood mayor Steve Burkholder, former mayor of Lakewood Marv Kay, former mayor of Golden

We voted for them to accomplish badly needed reform. Let’s keep moving forward.

Beverly McAdam Arvada

Board majority not as advertised Board majority supporters claim that strong leadership by the board majority is improving the schools and that the recall is due to resistance to needed changes. This may be a compelling story, but it does not match reality.

Many of the accomplishments claimed by the board are actually efforts led by others and approved unanimously. This includes the new math program and the reorganization in the Jefferson High School and Alameda articulation areas.

What motivated the recall is the arrogance and incompetence of the board majority, hiring an unnecessary high-priced lawyer for the board, overpaying for an inexperienced superintendent, constantly violating the board’s own rules, a unilateral salary compensation schedule that was thrown out by the court, and a lack of respect for the school community.

These actions show poor judgment and are impacting the quality of education in the schools as teachers at their peak effectiveness are leaving the district. Before you vote based on a TV ad or the claims of the board majority, ask someone involved with schools what is happening.

Bruce Morrison Arvada

Former board member for recall As a former Jefferson County School Board member for 14 years I believe Jeffco has consistently been one of the finest

Reject the recall I’m all for holding people accountable, but attempting to recall elected officials because they vote different than some prefer is NOT a reason to recall. The Denver Post in its Oct. 13th editorial said “Jeffco schools recall effort should be rejected”; recalls should be used is cases of “malfeasance and corruption, or when the official can’t do the job.”

The claims being made by those behind the recall have all been proven false. Chalk it up to a disgruntled teachers’ union that doesn’t want to be accountable through pay for performance.

The recallers are saying the Jeffco school board majority isn’t transparent. Is funneling union donations through front organizations transparent? Is telling lies transparent?

I’m glad that this new board majority has taken a tough stance on reforming public education. It’s about time someone had the courage to stand up to special interest groups, including many from out of state, to put our children’s education first. Witt, Newkirk and Williams have stood firm for children.Remember they are volunteers in these elected positions.

A Jeffco fable Once upon a time, the County of Jefferson, the voters for the Jeffco School Board decided that the unkept promises of improved performance required a different approach. By a margin of 60 percent to 40, the voters elected a new majority board promising to reform the failed efforts of the past.

The teachers union (JCEA), amid much wringing of hands and sobbing, said “oh woe is us,” we’ve lost control. Bob cried “the sky is falling, we must do something.”

But Bill said “they won a fair election, we can’t do anything until the next one, it’s the way the system is supposed to work.”

So they formed a recall committee.

Debbie said “Mark Twain said ‘a lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.’ If we get there first, people will believe us.”

Secondly, the board is proposing a pay for performance plan. It isn’t fair. Then Bob said “but isn’t that what real business does?” We’re not real business Bob, we’re teachers and Bob was asked to resign the committee.

Thirdly, the board suggested forming a committee to review the AP History curriculum suggesting that it may be too biased and negative, not well balanced.

Even though nothing ever developed and the idea was dropped, the committee said “hey, we can get the kids to stand on street corners and protest that that is censorship” Note: the College Board that writes the AP History curriculum recognized that in fact the old curriculum was too negative and unbalanced and is rewriting it.

And so the recall progressed. On November 3rd, we get to vote to throw the board out or honor our system and let the duly elected board serve their term. The choice is yours.

Frank King Lakewood

school systems in our country. Today however Jefferson County Public Schools needs a fresh start. I believe our district is endangered and that the high quality education Jeffco schools has provided in the past is being systematically derailed.

One side clearly believes that board members Ken Witt, John Newkirk and Julie Williams have been consistently uncooperative, inappropriate and unethical. The other side does not believe what they have done is wrong. We are all familiar with the various arguments and accusations so let’s put them aside and consider just one thing: how do we get our schools back on track, focused on the education of our children.

We need our Jefferson County school leaders working together as they have almost always done in the past through strong ideological differences like this and even great challenges like Columbine.

The great divide and polarization in our district created by Its current leaders needs to be resolved. It has already resulted in nearly 1,000 quality Jeffco teachers and administrators leaving our district in just the last two years, many going to neighboring school districts where they can get a fresh start, focus on their work and have a more stable future.

Isn’t that what our schools need too?

Therefore, I strongly urge you to support the recall of Ken Witt, John Newkirk and Julie Williams. Elect a school board committed to working together and doing what is best for kids. Jefferson County Public School needs a fresh start. Do your part vote for people who are leaders and are willing to work together.

Jon DeStefano Bailey Recall roots in deceit Before the start of the 2014 Jeffco school year, NEA sent 48 organizers from 18 states. Result: three quarters of the teachers from two high schools phoned in sick. Students demonstrated in the streets. Classes were cancelled.

Successful inciting: Board censoring curricula. One member expressed the personal opinion that the new AP curriculum Letters continues on Page 12

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October 29, 2015

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

Sarah Krafft, a doula from Cocoon Birth, supports a mother in labor. Coccoon Birth is a Denver-based, full-service doula agency. Courtesy photos

Women helping women Doulas, midwives offer mothers-to-be support and delivery choices

By Corrie Sahling• CSahling@ColoradoCommunitymedia.Com

V

eronica Garcia was talking a million miles per minute — explaining that her patient needed her, and she had to go. As a doula at the St. Anthony North Health Campus, Garcia provides emotional, physical and informational support for women in labor. She also serves as a medical translator for the patients and families who speak Spanish. Garcia’s patient for the day was about to receive an epidural and kept telling her, “Please don’t leave me, please don’t leave me.”

Having a woman there that can look into your eyes and know what you’re going through... not being alone — that was a big part of it.”

Mom Amy Simpkins about how a doula helped during her delivery

So, Garcia hurried back to the mother because, she said, that’s her job — supporting the mom 100 percent and making her feel comfortable.

“I love it,” Garcia said. “I wouldn’t change anything.”

Across the Denver metro area, and nationwide, there are an increasing number of doula and midwife options for expecting mothers.

Research over the past decade reveals that although a small percentage of deliveries use a doula, the trend is growing. The reasons: shortened labor times, decreased use of pain medication and a reduction of Caesarean sections by half.

The use of a midwife also has been increasing since the 1990s with an almost 5 percent increase, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Doulas A doula is a trained professional that focuses on what a woman in labor needs. Typically, doulas provide physical, emotional and informational support, but they do not provide any medical advice or help.

A doula can offer services no matter where the birth occurs — in a birthing center, a hospital or at home, according to Heather Scott, co-owner of Denver-based, full-service doula agency Cocoon Birth.

A doula is generally sought out and paid for individually by a family early on in a pregnancy.

Cocoon Birth uses an online registration process to try and make it easiest on families. The form helps to connect them to the right doula.

The program at the North Health Campus provides Spanish-speaking patients with a Spanish-speaking doula if desired, and it is free for the family.

“It does not cost the patient anything because it is grant-funded for Spanish-speaking patients,” said John Tynes, chief medical officer of St. Anthony North Health Campus.

The program was created in 1999 because of the large Spanish-speaking population that comes to the hospital.

The hospital wanted the moms to have support with understanding medical choices and processes, Tynes said.

“If you are at a hospital where they do not speak your

A maternity room at the St. Anthony North Health Campus. language, it is very hard to communicate,” Garcia said.

“Patients tend to hate using a translation phone.”

Doulas are beneficial even when there isn’t a language barrier, according to Scott.

“Having someone by your side that knows what labor looks like is so helpful,” Scott said. “A doula will never make a decision for the family, but they help with education before labor to help with the eventual decisions.”

Midwives Laura Thielke was driven to try and improve healthy birth outcomes in the United States.

Thielke is a certified nurse midwife and director of midwifery at Baby + Company, a freestanding birth center that opened its doors in Wheat Ridge in July.

Midwives are licensed to practice medicine and assist women deliver in low-risk pregnancies. For example, a woman having twins would not be considered low-risk, Thielke said.

“We are the doctor figure in the room, but we don’t Women continues on Page 11

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October 29, 2015

A musical dialogue on politics, hope Nobody really likes election season, right?

The idea behind it is one thing: Nobility and inspiration in the notion of citizens having a voice in their government and, if necessary, changing it peacefully.

But the multi-year trial that election season has become, particularly with presidential races —consider we still have a full 12 months to go — can cause even the most ardent of patriots to despair.

But despite the system’s imperfections, there are times when the dialogue surrounding our country’s direction can create something beautiful.

The turbulent 1960s led to some of the best music ever recorded. So many of those songs were birthed out of political frustration and helplessness. Bob Dylan rightly stands out as the pinnacle of this kind of expression, and his 1963 anthem “Blowin’ in the Wind” helped to bring protest music into the mainstream.

It’s never left.

Today, protest music has worked its way into all genres — you can hear it in the Dixie Chicks’ and Tom Morello’s take on folk, Green Day’s pop-punk, and rap from Public Enemy to Kendrick Lamar.

But “Blowin’ in the Wind” remains unassailable.

For a long time, Dylan claimed it wasn’t a protest song, saying at an early performance in April 1962, “This here ain’t

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consider ourselves doctors,” Thielke said. “Doctors — they are experts in the abnormal.”

At Baby + Company, birth is different than at a hospital, according to Lizzie Mara who works in the company’s communications department.

Prenatal visits, for instance, last an hour, which is essential. “Trust is built, which is a very powerful aspect for mom seeking natural childbirth,” Mara said.

Another emphasized aspect of using a midwife is rigorous education prior to birth.

Baby + Company enter the mother-tobe and her partner into a care model that provides classes and appointments with midwives. One class each trimester provides intensive education and surrounds parents with resources specified to their needs.

Even during labor, a midwife is more than willing to help educate the parents.

“We are in the moment,” Theilke said, “whether it is educating or holding momma’s hand.”

A mother’s experience As an engineer, Amy Simpkins did not treat research about birth lightly — she had assumed she would do what her mother had done, go to the hospital. But the more reading she did, the more she changed her mind.

“I found that you are treated like a patient,” Simpkins said about delivering a baby in a hospital, “not an empowered

no protest song or anything like that, ‘cause I don’t write no protest songs.”

And in regards to “Blowin’ in the Wind,” he’s right. It’s not angry. He’s not throwing out blame at any particular person or instituClarke Reader tion. And he’s certainly not pushing LINER for any change or NOTES remedy.

Instead of offering answers, it’s all questions: “How many deaths will it take till he knows/That too many people have died?” and “How many years can some people exist/Before they’re allowed to be free?”

There are no hard and fast answers.

The questions were meant to be pondered and debated.

“Blowin’ in the Wind” was a challenge to the world that changed the way many people thought about society.

One who perhaps heard Dylan’s call the clearest was Sam Cooke, who translated what he heard into “A Change is Gonna Come,” Cooke’s crowning achievement and a standard of the Civil Rights era.

According to Rolling Stone magazine,

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Majical Cloudz’s Are You Alone?, released on Matador Records.

Review: Vocalist Devon Welsh and instrumentalist Matthew Otto are Majical Cloudz, and their sophomore album is a gorgeous meditation on sadness and romance. Perfect music for cool, gray autumn days.

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what really impressed Cooke was the way Dylan wrote a song that transcended race so powerfully. Reportedly, Cooke said “Jeez — a white boy writing a song like that?”

Inspired by Dylan and pulling from his own experiences — including being arrested for disturbing the peace in Louisiana in 1963 when he and his band tried to check in at a white motel — Cooke used his soaring vocals tell a story of despair and the strength of hope.

The way he stretches out the word “born” in the first line still gives goose-

bumps. His lyrics about loss are immediately recognizable to all who have experienced it: There been times when I thought I couldn’t last for long But now I think I’m able to carry on It’s been a long time coming But I know a change is gonna come, oh, yes, it will “A Change is Gonna Come” remains vital, not just to the African-American community (still waiting for the realization of many of the promises made), but also to all hoping for a change in the world. The song is regularly name-checked in rap songs, ensuring younger generations stay aware of its message and power.

The musical dialogue between these two men is indicative of the power of discussion. And that’s what elections should be about.

Because those same answers are still on the wind. And there’s only one way that change is gonna come.

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, Sam Cooke is his favorite singer of all time. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com.

And tell him your favorite political songs at creader@coloradocommunitymedia. com.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? What is a doula?

Doula, meaning “a woman who serves” in Greek, now refers to a trained, experienced professional who accompanies a woman during the entire birthing process to provide physical, emotional and informational support. Doulas do not consult on or make medical decisions, but are there to support the mother in whatever she wants.

What is a midwife?

Midwives are trained medical professionals with expertise in supporting women with individualized care to maintain healthy pregnancies and to have optimal births and recoveries post-partum. A midwife may deliver babies at birthing centers, homes and at hospitals. Typically, choosing a midwife means the woman wants very little medical intervention and has had no complications with her pregnancy.

women going through a natural process.”

Simpkins and her husband decided to deliver their first baby at a birth center with a midwife and also hired a doula.

The labor Simpkins had with her first child lasted 16 hours; she said having a doula was very helpful. The doula was even able to relieve Simpkins’ husband to sleep for a little while, promising to wake him when he was needed.

But the best part, Simpkins said, was the support.

“Having a woman there that can look into your eyes and know what you’re going through,” she said. “Also, it was the

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Kari, a Cocoon Birth doula, supports Amy Simpkins during labor. Amy used Cocoon Bith services for the births of all three of her children. Courtesy photo. not being alone — that was a big part of it.”

Being in a birth center with a midwife created a calm, homelike environment, Simpkins said. The best part was how quickly the family was able to go home.

“You’re not there long enough to be disturbed,” Simpkins said. “By the time everyone was ready to drift off to sleep, they send you home.”

For her second and third births, Simpkins kept with the same plan — although by the third baby, Simpkins and her husband felt a doula wasn’t necessary because they knew what they were doing.

Unfortunately, during her third birth, Simpkins was transferred to the hospital

for precaution with a complication. And, as soon as the decision to transfer was made, the family hired a doula to help make the hospital experience was positive as possible.

“It was great having the support of a doula there in that scary moment,” Simpkins said.

In the end, the family’s third baby was born healthy.

For Simpkins, no matter where a mother chooses to give birth, a doula is a key to a better labor experience.

But, she said, “birth is a very individual experience, so it’s important to choose the right venue and right services for you.”

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Activist Lynea Hanson’s, Strategies 360 received $18,000 by August. The Union proclaims to have no relationship to Jeffco United, or political partisanship, despite Ms. Hanson being spokesperson for both Jeffco United and JCEA. The registered Jeffco United agent is Colorado Democrat Party attorney. “Concerned parents?” Give us a break!

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LAKEWOOD ARTS NEWS IN A HURRY Cultural center hosts magic show The Mile High Magicians Society presents the 10th annual Magic —Beyond Belief! at 7 p.m., Nov. 7, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

There will be close-up magic in the lobby followed by two solid hours of exciting magic and amazing feats. This night blends magic, merriment and mystery in a delightfully entertaining evening the entire family will enjoy.

Tickets cost about $25. The event is a fundraiser for the Mile High Magicians Society.

For more information or tickets, call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewood.org/tickets.

LSO plays pops concert The Lakewood Symphony Orchestra is playing its Pops Potpourri Pops Concert and benefit auction at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

The concert features music from Broadway and movies to pop music and video games.

Cultural Center presents ‘Red Riding Hood’ The Lakewood Cultural Center is hosting Phamaly Theatre Company’s production of “Red Riding Hood.”

Showtime is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Written by Mike Kenny with music and lyrics by Julian Butler, the story conveys emotional, heartwarming and hilarious messages to which everyone can connect. Appropriate for all audiences, this performance will be ASL-interpreted for the hearing impaired.

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Tickets start at $20 at the cultural center box office, 303987-7845 or www.Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents.

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Colorado ACTS presents “Murder by Indecision,” a murder-mystery comedy within a comedy. Fans of classic Agatha Christie mysteries will love this delightful spoof. Performances are at 7 p.m.

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The societal impact of heroin addiction will be examined at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 5675 Field St., Arvada.

The program, “The Heroin Addict Next Door: One Man’s Painful Story,” features a filmed interview with Rocky Romano, a former heroin addict.

During the interview, Romano explains that his downward spiral began with alcohol and grew worse from there. The Lifetree episode also will explore whether a connection exists between early childhood trauma and self-destructive behavior. Admission is free. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

Free Kids’ Halloween Carnival All are welcome and invited for a safe and fun environment for our neighborhood children. Come and enjoy games, crafts, candy and prizes 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church, 13151 W. 28th Ave., in Applewood near Manning and Maple Grove schools. Go to www.stjohngolden. org.

Jeffco LWV Legislative Reception The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County plans an afternoon wine and cheese reception 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. County residents and members of the Colorado General Assembly who represent districts in Jeffco will socialize with constituents and make brief presentations on their legislative priorities for the 2016 session. This event replaces the LWV’s legislative breakfast, held for many years in December. There is no charge and reservations are not required. Go to www. lwvjeffco.org.

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First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford St., Golden, plans its 31st annual Craft Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7.

Browse among 25 vendors showing handmade crafts of all kinds. There will be Christmas décor, cards, photography, floral arrangements, and a room full of white elephant treasures. The event is sponsored by United Methodist Women who will offer a delicious lunch for sale each day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring homemade fruit pies for dessert. Contact Sharon Kirts at 303-279-1063.

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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 Sunday, 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.

Our community is encouraged to invite a veteran (or veterans) to join them in a short appreciation walk Saturday, Nov. 7. Open to all ages; program is free. Walks will take place within Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge, 9210 W. 80th Ave., led by Mayor Pro Tem Mark McGoff, and at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., led by Naturalist Dudley Weiland. This is an opportunity to enjoy the natural landscape while reflecting on our many freedoms and most importantly, to spend time with veterans and say, “Thank you.” Walks begin at both sites at 9 a.m.

Walkers and community members are welcome to share light refreshments inside Majestic View Nature Center at 10 a.m. Call 720-898-7405 if you plan to take part in this free event. Sponsored by Founders and Friends of Two Ponds NWR and Majestic View Nature Center.

MUSIC/CONCERTS Piano Trio Performs The Lysander Piano Trio, with baritone Mischa Bouvier, performs at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 30, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets are available at the center’s box office, by calling 303-987-7845 or online at www.Lakewood. org/Tickets.

Concordia Choir Seeks Voices 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 Halloween Party Inspired Wellness Center plans its eighth patient appreciation Halloween Party 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at 8435 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Dress up in costume and enjoy kid-friendly activities, trick-or-treating, snacks, drinks and more. Go to www.inspired-wellness.com/

Scandinavian Christmas Fair Enjoy a huge selection of Scandinavian holiday imports, food, decorations, crafts, rosemaling, vendors, and butikken at the Trollheim Lodge, Sons of Norway Scandinavian Christmas fair Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6610 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood. Lunch (for an additional cost) is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and includes open faced sandwiches, lompe dogs with surkål, lefse. Parking available, wheelchair accessible. Call 303-2321700 or go to www.trollheimlodge.com.

Evergreen Players Show The Evergreen Players presents “The 39 Steps” through Sunday, 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). Tickets are available at 303-6744924 or www.evergreenplayers.org.

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Arvada Kiwanis Oral History Program Arvada Historical Society’s next oral history program will feature the history and stories of the Arvada Kiwanis and the Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis.

The program runs 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Scheduled presenters are Max Haug and Duane Youse. If you are a past or current Kiwanis member please come and lend your support as we celebrate their history. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Each oral history is recorded on DVD and available to purchase. The event is free and open to the public. Call 303-431-1261 or visit www.arvadahistory.org.

HEALTH 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: Sunday, Nov. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Green Mountain United Methodist Church, 12755 West Cedar Drive, Lakewood (contact Mary Bloomstran at 303-278-4469); Monday, Nov. 2, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Green Mountain High School, 13175 W. Green Mountain Drive, Lakewood (contact Miles Schwartz at 303-982-9500); Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada; Wednesday, Nov. 4, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Golden Library, 1019 10th St., Golden; Saturday, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (contact Brad and Debbie Rash at 303-986-1206).

Seed Picking for Rocky Flats

Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic

Jefferson County Nature Association presents its 2015 seed pick for Rocky Flats restoration. The final date for the year is Saturday, Oct. 31. Volunteers pick native grass and forb seed, which will be used to enhance Rocky Flats. Picks last 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 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.

A licensed veterinarian will administer vaccinations 5:30-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Pets N Stuff, 7777 W. Jewell, Lakewood. The low-cost clinic is on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointments needed. Go to www.vaxsmart.com for full pricing. Pets must be leashed or in a kennel. Must be in line at least 15 minutes before end of clinic to receive services.

Service in Remembrance of Children Christ Congregational Church will have a special service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in remembrance of children who have passed. The service is non-denominational and interfaith, with a focus on grief, remembrance and healing, not evangelism. It is specifically designed for people impacted by miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and other forms of infant loss, but all who have affected by the loss of a child are welcome. Call 303-9358350 for information. The church is at 2500 S. Sheridan Blvd, Denver.

EDUCATION Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303556-3657. Application not required. More information on Facebook www.

Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative.

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Pomona’s Grace Cordova is tagged out by Mountain Range third baseman Ally Richter during the Class 5A State Championship game.

Photo by Jim Benton

Errors derail Pomona’s bid for state title Mountain Range scores 12 runs in two innings to win in finals

By Scott Stocker Although Pomona — so close to capturing the 5A softball trophy — let victory slip away to Mountain Range through a series of errors, the team’s coaches and players remained proud of how far the Panthers came.

“I can’t emphasize how hard they played,” coach Jim Biddle said. “It was just a tremendous effort for the girls in the tournament. We were seeded low, but they came out and I think they surprised a lot of people.”

The Panthers upset third-seeded Broomfield 6-1 in the first round, then beat Grandview 9-3 in the quarterfinals.

They followed with a 13-11, eight-inning

victory against Fossil Ridge to reach the championship game, which they lost 12-2 in a game riddled with seven errors.

Pitcher Lexie Kimminau, catcher Alex Median and infielder Lily Sale, all seniors, had a good tournament for Pomona.

“Second? It just got to our heads,” said Kimminau. “But this tournament is proof as to how hard we have played this season. We just gave it all we had. I don’t think many thought we could finish this high.”

Medina and Sale agreed.

“This was tough and the mistakes killed us,” Medina said. “I love this team, but today we kind of beat ourselves.

We’ve had a great season, and I’m proud of what we have been able to accomplish.”

Sale: “We gave it all we had to the last out, but we seemed to beat ourselves in the end. But it’s been a good season and we did do better in the tournament than

a lot of people thought we would.”

Mountain Range trailed Pomona 2-0 going into the bottom of the fifth inning.

And it looked as if the Panthers, seeded 14th among the 16 teams, would pull off another upset for a state title against the fourth-seeded Mustangs.

But Mountain Range, coached by Dane Craig, scored seven runs in the fifth inning and closed out the game with five more in the sixth. At that point, the game was over because of the 10-run rule, with the Mustangs still having two more outs remaining.

Mountain Range won its first title in seven state appearances.

“I think we were able to keep our heads and be tough and not let the crowd get to us,” said third baseman Riley Craig, who scored the eventual winning run for Mountain Range on a Pomona error.

“This championship was my goal, and I’ll always remember it.”

Wheat Ridge girls show grit in finals Run at title showed ‘a lot of heart’

By Brent New Special to Colorado Community Media What was the biggest takeaway from Wheat Ridge’s run into the Class 4A state softball finals?

Was it Ann Marie Torres’ two-run go-ahead home run in the bottom of the sixth inning against Vista Ridge — on a 3-0 count?

When Christina Nelson threw a complete game shutout with only 62 pitches against Falcon?

Or Gianna Welker’s leaping catch that sent her barreling though the temporary outfield fence and sent the Farmers into the finals?

Wheat Ridge coach Marty Stricklett thought for a moment when asked about it.

“Their heart,” he said, his voice breaking, “a lot of heart.”

His team’s road ended with a 2-1 finals loss to Valor Christian on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Aurora Sports Park.

The Farmers, who went 8-0 in the Class 4A Jeffco League to nab the top spot in the regional and state tournaments, hadn’t lost to a Class 4A opponent this season, before Oct. 25.

The way they rolled along through their first three postseason games — with big play after big play helping clinch wins — defeat didn’t seem probable until the end.

“Every single girl seemed to come up with a big play for us this weekend,” Nelson said. “These girls are amazing to play with.”

Nelson wasn’t bad herself.

After pitching only four innings on the year coming into the weekend, she allowed just one run through 5 1/3 innings in the Oct. 25 finals, a day after she pitched nine scoreless innings and earned wins against Vista Ridge and Falcon.

One of her few mistakes came to Valor’s Abby Zuschlag, who stayed back on a curveball and broke a 1-1 tie with a oneout sixth-inning shot over the left field wall.

“I’d been throwing 95 percent curveballs and she just hit it before it broke,” Nelson said.

“When it hit the bat I knew it was going to get over,” Zuschlag added.

Earlier, Torres had tied the game at 1 with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning. Elated, she sprinted around the bases and jumped into a mob of teammates at

Wheat Ridge’s Ann Marie Torres hits a lead-off homer in the bottom of the first for the Farmers. However, it was the only run Wheat Ridge managed in a 2-1 loss to defending champion Valor Christian in the Class 4A title game. Photo by Jim Benton home plate.

It didn’t seem like anything could slow her down.

Over the two days of the state tournament the senior feasted, clubbing three of her seven home runs on the year.

Her most important long ball came in the sixth inning on Saturday, Oct. 24, when she lifted a two-run blast to take an 8-7 lead against Vista Ridge, saving her team’s season.

“I guess it was the adrenaline,” Torres said of her postseason. “I don’t know.”

Wolves become the hunted This is a story about the hunter becoming the hunted.

Westminster’s football team, which has been decent in recent years, is 8-0 this season and has a target on its collective back Jim Benton with other teams trying to knock off OVERTIME the Wolves.

“It’s great for the school itself,” said Westminster coach Kerry Denison.

“There’s a lot of positive energy going on here. It’s been a good experience. The kids understand we have a big target on our backs. The kids are understanding that it is a good feeling to have done what we have done so far.”

It’s frustrating, but nobody seems to know where the eight straight victories rank in Westminster lore. One fan sent an e-mail stating that the 1989 team, which was using the nickname Warriors, went 10-0 but lost their last two games.

That was before Westminster and Ranum merged in 2009 and the new school building was built in 2010. So the 8-0 start is considered the best in school history, meaning the new school.

“I haven’t been able to find anything either about the past,” said Denison. “We’re trying to keep our perfect record going.

The one thing we have still missed out on is a conference championship, and our goal is a conference championship. We’ve had some decent teams, but these kids have jelled together better than the teams we’ve had in the past.”

Westminster has clinched at least a tie for the Flatirons League championship and can secure the outright title with a win at home Oct. 30 against second-place Boulder.

Overcoming adversity Mountain Vista’s standout sophomore runner Allie Chipman has overcome adversity before and will have to do it again at the Oct. 31 State High School CrossCountry Championships in Colorado Springs.

Chipman is struggling with allergies, and she has dealt with asthma her whole life. She was extremely sick with pneumonia and whooping cough last winter, which slowed her during last track season.

After dominating this season in crosscountry, she skipped last week’s Region 5 meet because of foot problems. But she will compete at the state meet.

“I will be competing at state because fortunately my team qualified for me,” said Chipman. “The issue with my feet is a bone spur and plantar fasciitis. I am improving rapidly, and I will be able to compete at 100 percent with my ankle at state. It’s impossible to know how I will feel in Colorado Springs, but I am going to give state my best shot.”

Doubling up at Chaparral Alan DiGiosio will be the new head baseball coach at Chaparral next spring.

After the Wolverines lost a semifinal Class 5A game at the State Softball Tournament, DiGiosio declared he would remain as softball coach.

“I am not going anywhere,” he said. “I told them I wasn’t giving up softball, and if they didn’t let me do both that I wasn’t doing baseball.”

DiGiosio just completed his fifth season as head softball coach, and he has been the Wolverines baseball pitching coach for the past nine campaigns.

Final week of regular season There are several key football games to determine league championships as the Class 5A regular season ends.

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Benton Continued from Page 19

Grandview and Valor Christian are both unbeaten in the Centennial League and will clash for the loop title Oct. 30 in an 8 p.m. game at Valor.

Westminster has clinched at least a tie for the 5A Flatirons crown but can capture the outright title with a win over Boulder Oct. 30 in a game at Westminster.

Arapahoe plays Smoky Hill Oct. 30. The unbeaten Warriors, who have shown an amazing ability to pull out victories in a couple games that didn’t look winnable, are assured of a share of the 5A Metro League title but can avoid a tie with a win over the Buffs.

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 303-5664083.

ALAMEDA PIRATES FOOTBALL Alameda 36, Ridge View Academy 24 Alameda claimed the win against conference opponent Ridge View Academy in an away game on Oct. 24.

VOLLEYBALL Weld Central 3, Alameda 0 Alameda fell to conference opponent Weld Central in an away game on Oct. 22.

Key performers: Seniors Jailin Pierce and India Flora both had three attack kills. Freshmen

Giana Williams and Briana Lopez and junior Lexi Romero all had one serving ace each.

Englewood 3, Alameda 0 Alameda lost to Englewood in an away conference match on Oct. 20.

BOYS SOCCER Alameda 1, Skyview 0 Alameda took the win against conference opponent Skyview in a home game on Oct. 21.

Key performers: Senior Herbie Martinez scored the winning goal.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP

D’EVELYN JAGUARS FOOTBALL D’Evelyn 43, Thomas Jefferson 40 D’Evelyn claimed victory against conference opponent Thomas Jefferson in an away game, Oct. 23.

Key performers: Senior Owen Burke threw 32 passes for 348 yards and four touchdowns. Senior Mitch Menard had 11 carries for 128 yards. Senior Charlie Davis had 9 passes for 108 yards.

VOLLEYBALL D’Evelyn 3, Golden 1 D’Evelyn came away with the win against conference opponent Golden in an away match on Oct. 22.

Key performers: Sophomore Kindra Cerrone had 12 kills, and junior Mckenna Carlton had 11.

Junior Sarah Smith had three solo blocks.

Senior setter Aileen Garcia had 22 assists.

Littleton 3, D’Evelyn 2 D’Evelyn fell to conference opponent Littleton by a single point in an away game on Oct. 20.

Key performers: Junior Mckenna Carlton had 10 attack kills. Junior Taylor Whatley had three serving aces. Senior Trinity Payne had 28 digs.

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Discovery Canyon 10, D’Evelyn 6 D’Evelyn fell to Discovery Canyon in extra innings in a neutral game as part of the 2015 CHSAA Class 4A Softball Regionals on Oct. 17.

BOYS SOCCER D’Evelyn 3, Green Mountain 0 D’Evelyn shut out neutral conference opponent Green Mountain on Oct. 20.

GREEN MOUNTAIN RAMS FOOTBALL Ponderosa 45, Green Mountain 0 Green Mountain was shut out by conference opponent Ponderosa in an away game on Oct. 23.

Key performers: Junior Dylan Jacob had 13 completions for 127 yards. Senior Josh Perkins had 12 carries for 42 yards.

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VOLLEYBALL Green Mountain 3, Standley Lake 2 Green Mountain came away with the win against conference opponent Standley Lake in an away game on Oct. 22.

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BOYS SOCCER D’Evelyn 3, Green Mountain 0 Green Mountain was shut out by conference opponent D’Evelyn in a neutral game on Oct. 20.

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LAKEWOOD TIGERS FOOTBALL Lakewood 42, Arvada West 24 Lakewood claimed victory over conference opponent Arvada West in a home game on Oct. 22.

Key performers: Sophomore Ezekiel Sundberg had 10 completions for 251 yards. Junior Rudy Maestas had 25 carries for 171 yards. Senior Braden Smith received six passes for 201 yards. Senior Jonah Torrison had two interceptions.

VOLLEYBALL Lakewood 3, Columbine 0 Lakewood shut out conference opponent Columbine in an away match on Oct. 20.

Key performers: Junior Erin Gillcrist had 21 attack kills and four serving aces. Senior Emma Gerali had 24 digs.

BOYS SOCCER Lakewood 6, Fountain-Fort Carson 0 Lakewood shut out non-conference opponent Fountain-Fort Carson in a home game on Oct. 21.

Key performers: Sophomores Ben Furr-Johnson and Ryan Stoltz both scored two goals each. Senior Alejandro Avila and junior Adam Straussburger also scored a goal each.

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FOOTBALL Wheat Ridge 37, Aurora Central 14 Wheat Ridge claimed a decisive victory against conference opponent Aurora Central in a neutral game on Oct. 23.

Key performers: SeniorGino Tate had eight completions for 90 yards and two touchdowns. Sophomore Payton Dietrich had 17 carries for 142 yards. Senior Jack Evans and junior Brendan Moss both had a sack each.

VOLLEYBALL Wheat Ridge 3, Arvada 0 Wheat Ridge shut out conference opponent Arvada in an away match on Oct. 22.

Key performers: Senior Ava Kindsvatter and sophomore Allie Gammel both had seven attack kills each. Kindsvatter also had six serving aces. Sophomore Colleen Vecchiarelli had 12 digs.

Conifer 3, Wheat Ridge 1 Wheat Ridge fell to conference opponent Conifer in an away game on Oct. 20.

Key performers: Senior Julianna Duncan had seven attack kills and two serving aces. Senior Tess Greco had one solo block and three block assists.

SOFTBALL Valor Christian 2, Wheat Ridge 1 Wheat Ridge fell to Valor Christian by a single run in a neutral playoff game on Oct. 25 in the 2015 CHSAA State Softball Championships.

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