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Robotics students take third worldwide Faith Christian beats 447 other teams By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Sitting around a workshop table, six Faith Christian students laugh and talk as they reminisce on their recent experience winning third place at the 2015 VEX World Robotics Competition. A cheerleader. An intellectual. A theater nerd. A burgeoning engineer. A sporty girl. A computer programmer. “There’s a place for everyone, it doesn’t matter who you are,” said sophomore Keith Horton, the engineer. In April these six students, all part of Team 1826 “The Fuse” — Faith Christian’s
robotics team — headed down to Louisville, Kentucky, for the competition. Once there, the team, one of 450 qualifying teams worldwide, spent the next few days competing in qualifying, divisional tournament rounds and then the world championship round with a robot they’ve been programming, constructing and reconstructing over the last year. “It was pretty surreal … when I was up on stage I was like ‘oh, this is really happening?’ and wasn’t excited, but now I’m all like ‘yay,’” said Alexandra Perkins, a sophomore and lead coach for the final championship round at the competition. “We started this (robot), at this time last year, as soon as this game was announced, we started building.” Faith’s robotics program has steadily Robotics continues on Page 23
Teams from Faith Christian, Ashland, Virginia and Dunwoody, Georgia prayed together before entering one of their tournament rounds. Courtesy photo
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MOVING TO ARVADA Milk bank, children’s health agency planning to relocate BY CRYSTAL ANDERSON • CANDERSON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
To accommodate growth and expand services, Denver-based Mothers’ Milk Bank and the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation are relocating to Arvada.
DONATION STATISTICS • Mothers’ Milk Bank processes up to 3,100 ounces of milk daily. • In 2014, the bank processed more than 500,000 ounces of donated breast milk. • Mothers’ Milk Bank has collection depots and receiving hospitals in more than 40 states, and has received donations from donors in all 50 states. • It is the second-largest milk bank in the country, according to a 2014 Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) Conference, and is on the fast track to being No. 1.
One of the Mothers’ Milk Bank technicians mixes different milk donations together to create optimal fat content in the milk supply. Photos by Crystal Anderson “We need to grow,” said Luanne Williams, executive director of the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, which operates the milk bank. “Even though last year we did 500,000 ounces, our goal in 3-5 years is to produce a million ounces, and in order to do that we need to have more space.” Started in 1983, Mothers’ Milk Bank, a nonprofit program of the children’s foundation, receives, pasteurizes and sends donated human breast milk to neo-natal intensive care units (NICUs) across the country, helping pre-term and sick infants thrive. “Around 9 million ounces of milk are needed, per year, to fill the gap between mom’s own milk not being available and pre-term infants who could very much benefit from human milk,” said Laraine Lockhart Borman, director of outreach for the Mothers’ Milk Bank. “Pre-term infant lives can be saved from donor milk,
because it prevents infections.” Beginning in June, the bank and the foundation, which provides a variety of resources to pediatric patients and their families, will be housed at 5394 Marshall St. Currently housed on two campuses at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, the organizations will double the space for receiving and shipping donated milk as well as allow the bank to add and utilize a stateof-the-art milk processing ISO 7 lab, a distinguishing factor that the group believes would be the first in the country. “We’re kicking it up a notch,” Williams said of the new lab. “Basically, it’s a clean room … it ensures there’s no particulates in the air; it has a special air filtration Nonprofit continues on Page 23
Donated milk is stored in four-and eight-ounce jars following pasteurization, and then shipped out to various hospitals around the nation.
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Doing good in Jefferson County
Annual breakfast honors Jeffco organizations, individuals
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The Jefferson County Good News Breakfast celebrated its 25th anniversary this year on April 28 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The event was taglined “Celebrating a Quarter Century of Community Building,” and had a theme of “Jefferson County — Here for Good.”
The event is held annually to recognize some of Jefferson County’s key individuals and organizations that work toward benefiting the county. The event drew more than 500 people this year — one of the bigger crowds in the event’s history. The 2015 Good News Coalition’s Hall of Fame recipient is Applewood Kiwanis, and keynote speaker was the Rev. Dr. Alan Landes, who was involved with the initial creation and development of the event.
The Rev. Dr. Alan Landes delivers the keynote speech at the Jefferson County Good News Breakfast April 28 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The event celebrated its 25th anniversary this year with the theme ‘Jefferson County — Here for Good.’ Landes was a key player in the development and creation of the event when it began. Photos by Christy Steadman
2015 GOOD NEWS BREAKFAST HONOREES The Action Center Family Tree Max Haug Jefferson Center for Mental Health and Harriet Hall Jefferson County Mediation Services Kiwanis Club and Riggs Smith Tori Merritts
Mountain Resource Center Ralston House Child Advocacy Center Jack Seman Seniors’ Resource Center and Jack Zabawa Serving Kids Volunteers Wheat Ridge Rotary
NOMINEES: Aging Well in Jefferson County Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson and Gilpin counties Kevin Davenport Lutheran Medical Center Cancer Center of Colorado Infinitus Pie Jefferson County Education Association
Jefferson County Open School Barb Ludwig Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Power of Partnership Red Rocks Community College Foundation Responsible Fatherhood Program Severe Weather Collaboration Martin Speech and Associates
Sixteen individuals or organizations were honored at the 2015 Jefferson County Good News Breakfast April 28 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. This year’s recipient of the Good News Coalition’s Hall of Fame recognition is the Applewood Kiwanis.
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World seemed ready ‘to tilt upside down’ Nepalese business owner in Golden tells family’s story after April 25 quake By Christy Steadman
csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lhakpa Sherpa spent two days and nights trying to reach his family in Nepal, but the devastating earthquake had knocked out power and telephone services. He knew his mother visited the Boudhanath Stupa near her Kathmandu home every day to walk or meditate. The Buddhist religious monument and UNESCO World Heritage site was damaged by the April 25 temblor that destroyed many other historical temples. So to get the call from his mother in the late afternoon of April 27 brought him joy. “It was one of the best phone calls I’ve ever received,” said Sherpa, 40, a Golden resident for about 16 years who runs a landscaping company and is the founding owner of the Sherpa House, a Himalayan restaurant and cultural center in downtown Golden. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook Nepal on April 25, leaving 11 districts of the small Asian country severely damaged and many others with a “significant loss of life and property,” the World Health Organization reported. An estimated 8 million people were affected, with a death toll of more than 5,000 people as of April 29. Video footage of the damage “almost creates a depression,” Sherpa said, making it difficult to sleep at night and find motivation during the day. Besides Kathmandu, where his parents live, Sherpa also has family in a small village called Lukla, which is the beginning point for all Mount Everest expeditions in the Himalayas. Power returned to the city April 27, Sherpa said, but rural areas remained without communication. Sherpa’s mother told him the immediate family is fine. However, his cousin’s brother died in the avalanche on Mount Everest, leaving a wife and two young daughters. A few other people Sherpa knew lost their lives, he said, including a friend in Kathmandu who died after an electrical pole fell on the taxi he was in during the earthquake. Sherpa said his father told him he had never experienced anything like this in his 60 years. “He said he thought the world was going to tilt upside down,” Sherpa said. Aftershocks — some measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale, according to the United States Geological Survey — caused even greater damaged.
HOW TO HELP There are a couple of immediate ways people can help the Nepalese earthquake victims. Donate Donate medical supplies, clothing and shoes and blankets at the Golden City Brewery or the Sherpa House. The Saint Joseph Catholic Parish of Golden has an international aid group that is responsible to getting the donations to Nepal. Contact the brewery: 9201/2 12th St., Golden; www.gcbrewery.com; (303) 279-8092; Or on the GCB Facebook page Contact the Sherpa House: 1518 Washington Avenue, Golden; www.ussherpahouse.com; (303) 278-7939; Facebook page available Both establishments are also accepting monetary donations. Crowdfund The Sherpa House and Golden City Brewery have set up a crowdfunding page on the website Indiegogo Life. The tagline is HELP Nepal!, but Indiegogo Life has a number of crowdfunding options for Nepal, so to support the local efforts, visit the Sherpa House’s Facebook page or the Golden City Brewery’s website for a direct link. The goal is to raise $10,000 in 15 days. As of April 29, $5,815 has been raised, with 11 days left.
“People are terrified to live inside their homes … all the houses are cracked and damaged,” Sherpa said. “So they’re trying to live outside of the house in the open space in a tent … with very limited supplies.” Fundraising for relief efforts began shortly after the shock wore off, Sherpa said. Locally, people have approached him to ask how they can help. “The wonderful people in Golden have shown a lot of interest in the people of Nepal,” he said, and people all over the world are reaching out to help the Nepalese people. “Nepal is such a beautiful country,” Sherpa said, but “one of the poorest in the world.” A politically unstable country, Nepal has few jobs, and education and infrastructure problems, Sherpa said. Because of that, he said, the country needs not only immediate relief for earthquake victims, but also long-term sustainable help. But despite the devastation and suffering, the Nepalese people, known for being caring and hospitable, have strength and endurance, Sherpa said. “At the end of the day, they have a smile on their face,” he said. “They will honor you with the best mattress they have, or (offer) you the best cup of tea they have.”
People have been rolling up dollar bills to place them on the shrine at the Sherpa House, which is located at 1518 Washington Avenue in Golden. The money and donations will go to earthquake victims in Nepal, which was hit by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake on April 25. The death toll rose to the thousands, and much of the small Asian country’s homes and businesses are left in ruins. Photo by Christy Steadman
Volunteers with Hike for Help, Lhakpa Sherpa’s nonprofit organization, help build a trail in the Mount Everest Region of Nepal. Trails help the Nepalese people travel from village to village, and help Nepal’s economy by providing a trail for tourist mountain climbers. Courtesy photo
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Jeffco school schedules negotiated Ongoing talks also tackle collaborative teaching By Crystal Anderson canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Ongoing Jeffco school district negotiations with the the Jefferson County Education Association union centered around teacher, school and district scheduling during the April 27 meeting.
“I hope that other schools see that power (around collaboration) and I feel if it’s not reflected in our negotiated agreement it won’t be there — that’s my fear,” said Barb Aswege, a teacher and member of the association’s negotiating team. Throughout the meeting the group discussed a draft proposal for teacher schedules, the district cal-
endar, the 40-hour workweek, how schools may utilize noncontact days and administrative, school and teacher planning time. For the group, major points of the conversation centered around the need to have more collaborative time at the teacher, team and school levels as well as creating a 185-day calendar, and how that might look. “I’m going to be selfish as an educator here because I think there are somethings in the negotiated agreement that needs to go along with the educator work day,” said JCEA President John Ford, on the importance of planning time for teachers. “And
one of those is the planning time that I have … One of the things I’ve always struggled with, as a professional, is ‘How am I going to get this stuff done?’” The team will meet again to discuss the proposal and other items in the hiring, induction and mentoring document as well as other topics during their subsequent May meetings. The next negotiations meeting will be held Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Jefferson County Education Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden.
Local Girl Scouts earn Gold Award for projects The Gold Award is the highest honor Girl Scouts can earn. And they must truly earn it, said Girl Scouts spokeswoman AnneMarie Harper. “It asks girls to look at themselves and find out what their interests are,” Harper said. Then, “how can they use that interest to do something good for the community?” Gold Award projects must have some sort of sustainability, and it generally takes a Girl Scout about two years to complete her project, Harper said. The Gold Award is an individual effort, not a troop effort, Harper said. It is not required for Girl Scouts, and not every Girl Scout pursues it. Here are the local Girl Scouts who earned their Gold Award are at right.
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Gold Award project: Creative Kits for Kids What did she do? Colosimo worked with children who have Cystic Fibrosis, a disease that causes severe damage to the lungs and digestive system. Treatment generally requires patients to spend a lot of time in hospitals and clinics. The project entailed making kits for the children to have fun. The kits included activities, such as making string bracelets, paper bag monsters, stickers and coloring pages. She said it: “The entire project was a huge learning experience with kids, the hospital and nurses, and learning about how people are improving the lives of people who suffer from the disease.”
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Gold Award project: Free Little Library What did she do? Denbow built a book exchange at a local park, and held a book drive at her high school. The book exchange is part of an international organization called The Little Library Organization. She said it: “People come to the park and use the little library all the time to get and leave books … People in the community have let me know how much they appreciate it.”
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School issues still stirring Rallies, walkouts have died down, but district politics far from calm
e - By Crystal Anderson l canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com t he Jefferson County School District sparked national media attention last fall, as teacher compensation and e a proposed review of AP U.S. history led to walkouts , and protests by teachers and students. , The district has quieted down since then, with the school board backing away from the AP history review, and current district-teacher negotiations being civil. When asked for comment recently about the level of dischord within the district, school board president Ken Witt said he hopes everyone involved in Jeffco could remail “laser focused” on education, not politics. “Our mission is to unite around the important task of providing our kids with a world-class education while supporting our teachers and staff,” Witt said. But this spring, signs of continuing unrest have continued. The three listed below are particularily notable. Colorado Community Media made three attempts to reach Jefferson County Education Association President John Ford for comment on these issues, with no response.
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JCEA lawsuit
On April 7, the county’s teachers union, the Jefferson County Education Association, filed a lawsuit against the district. The suit, which was instigated by the adoption of a compensation plan for the 2015 hiring season, highlights a variety of grievances by the union and asks the court for several things. The suit seeks an order stating the district violated the negotiated agreement and another stating it violated its duty to bargain in good faith; an injunctive relief requesting the district not implement any changes not negotiated with JCEA in the agreement and requiring the district to restore conditions to the status quo before any such changes; an order requiring the district to bargain in good faith; an order requiring the district to pay for any attorney fees and costs incurred by the suit; and any other legal and equitable relief the court finds applicable. The suit claims the district repeatedly violated the 2011 contract with the union, and “continues to make or threatens to make, unilateral changes in wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment without negotiating with JCEA.”
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On April 16, Jeffco School Board member Julie Williams shared a link on her personal Facebook page from an organization encouraging parents to keep their children home on April 17, in a counter protest to “A Day of Silence,” a national student protest to stop bullying against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. The link stated the day taught students to “support and embrace the unnatural and unhealthy homosexual-bisexual-transsexual agenda and will label anyone who’s against it a “bigot,” “a hater,” or worse ...” She later issued an apology to the community stating it wasn’t her intent to be malicious and hurtful, rather informative to her constituents who raised concern about the event. Asked again about the link, Williams said parent reaction had ranged from anger to appreciation. “Many just want to be informed of what is happening in their kids’ schools and have their parental right to opt in or opt out, and I respect that,” Williams said.
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On April 17, Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute, a Colorado conservative think tank, issued a letter to all Jefferson County parents seeking support of a grassroots endeavor to “replicate the success in Dougco and to ensure similar reforms across the state can be achieved.” The eight-page document begins with: “Teachers Unions are a threat to our children’s future.” The letter advocates in favor of several of the actions of the Douglas County School District, specifically the end of the district’s contract with the teachers union, as “successes.” The letter requests donations from residents to help fund the campaign for similar reforms in Jeffco. Since the letter’s delivery, several teachers and parents who support the Jeffco teachers union have been vocal in their criticism of it.
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High-school student’s art headed to nation’s capital WINNER OF CONGRESSIONAL ART SHOW 1st Place: Mingxin Ye, “Storyteller” Golden High School 2nd Place: Hannah Lemmons, “Windows” Ralston Valley High School 3rd Place: Katy Kiusalaas, “Exposed” Golden High School Honorable Mentions: Page Cirillo, “Between the Stars” Arvada West High School Katherine Phenna, “Rainbow Bird” Golden High School Tyler Schessler, “Clock Smoothie” Lakewood High School
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Putting education in PARCC I am not what anybody would mistake for a handy man. Home projects and me are, well, not exactly constant companions. Frankly, it drives my wife a little bit crazy, because it takes me forever to get started on things, even when I readily acknowledge the need to start on a project. In my defense, some of my reluctance to start on things is because I know myself a little bit. For one thing, as I mentioned, I’m not terribly skilled, which means projects tend to take longer than they should; and, for another, once I get started, I have a difficult time stopping. Once moving, I find it easier to just not stop at all, even if that means working into the wee hours of the morning. For me, getting things done is a matter of momentum. The same thing is true of my writing — once I get a story line flowing, I tend to crank out many pages at once, rather than putting things together piecemeal. The first third of the novel takes twice as long as the remainder. Oddly, writing the column takes less work than remember to submit it, it seems, but that’s another story . . . Momentum is a wonderful thing. When you have it, it’s like riding a wave on the ocean, all direction and speed; when you lose it, it’s like swimming against the tide. Just ask the Colorado Rockies: remember 2007, when they won 21 of their last 23, then blew through the first two rounds of
the playoffs into the World Series? Momentum. Then they had to wait a week for the Red Sox to join them in the Series, and they never got their game going. That is why this school year has been particularly challenging for me. To illustrate: my last class last week had a special school event, so we did not meet; the day before was Take Your Child to Work Day, so several of my classes did not meet, or were but a fraction of their useful selves; Wednesday, one of my schools had testing, so those classes did not meet; on Monday, another of my schools had testing. And this week, of the 36 sections I teach, 14 of them will be cancelled due to testing of one kind or another. Starting in March of this year, with the first round of PARCC testing in the schools, and making allowances for Spring Break, special events, and school trips, it seems the one constant in our schools has been
interruptions. It’s difficult to build any momentum that way. I can’t speak for every teacher in every classroom, but I have a hard time imagining that a whole lot of actual education has been going on the last couple months. And, by the way, most of this is mandated onto the schools from places much higher up the food chain than the individual school, or even the school district. I have mentioned before that I believe in testing, I believe that assessing and measuring student progress and achievement is an essential component of education. But I have also been an outspoken critic of how we are accomplishing that end. PARCC was supposed to improve on this, but, so far, I haven’t seen it. That’s why I will be watching very carefully the movement forming to opt out of testing, and even legislation designed to lessen the impact of testing in the classroom. We have a school calendar that is roughly 180 days, a number that is far less than some of our international competitors. We really can’t afford to waste too many of them, and I really do wonder if our testing regime is the best use of those days. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His second novel, “Enemies Unseen”, is available now at MichaelJAlcorn.com.
April 22 was Earth Day, and we went to a tree planting event in Lakewood hosted by Natural Grocers to find out why celebrating the planet is important.
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APPLEWOOD GOLF DEBATE
Let’s bring Molson Coors to the table With less than two weeks left in the 2015 legislative session, our state faces urgent issues impacting the middle class. I have spent this session fighting to protect Colorado seniors, working families and victims of sexual assault. In the past month, five of my bills passed the House of Representatives, moving us forward on the path to building a better Colorado. However, my work as your state representative is not finished when I leave the Capitol. Earlier this month, I stood with thousands of Wheat Ridge and Golden residents at the Applewood Golf Course community meeting to express our concerns about the proposed redevelopment of the property, owned by Molson Coors. A local development company, Carlson and Associates, presented its plan for Applewood Golf Course, which includes developing hundreds of new homes, in effect destroying a cherished community asset that is a key part of local residents’ quality of life.
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Residents have spoken loud and clear: This is the wrong development, in the wrong place, at the wrong time. I have heard from hundreds of constituents who are concerned about the loss of local habitat and wildlife; the inevitable traffic jams on already busy streets; the impact on the very schools that attract people to Jefferson County in the first place; the loss of a community recreation space that would leave high school golf teams with nowhere to practice and remove a beloved course used by thousands of locals. I believe there is a way forward that addresses residents’ concerns and brings people together in good faith. It’s already started with the passionate outpouring
of concern by the community. Leaders like U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter have stepped up. Now it is time that other stakeholders publicly join the conversation. Most importantly, we need one of this community’s neighbors, Molson Coors, to come to the table and join the conversation its neighbors are having to find a way forward together that makes our community stronger. Molson Coors has been a tremendous asset to our community for decades. I hope the company will join all the community members and local officials that are ready to find a solution that helps everyone while protecting the unique character of the neighborhoods around Applewood Golf Course. State Rep. Jessie Danielson represents House District 24, in north-central Jefferson County. Visit www.jessiedanielson.com or follow her at www.facebook.com/jessiedanielsonforcolorado for more information.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘Shall we march?’
My transportation as a tiny child was a horse and buggy, and we accepted our freedom as permanent. But now, at age 92, I won’t be as affected as my descendants will be, but they, and thousands of others will be horribly affected — when, and if, our country is destroyed by a leader who plans to turn our country into a Socialist nation. If we want our freedom, we must stop our leader from his path of destruction. I have always loved my country with all my heart and have been thankful that I was born in the USA. Now our president is allowing people to flood into our country illegally and we are losing our freedom. Those who are here illegally are thrilled to be here, but not for the correct reason. Are they looking for freedom? No, they want freebies in every form they can get them. The foreigners plus many U.S. citizens don’t seem to know or care that the money our government uses to set up these new programs is really to buy loyalty and votes. Some of this money paid to foreigners and our citizens was from the taxes the U.S. citizens paid. The sad part is that will cause our taxes to continue to increase faster and faster. This is only one tiny area. Our government is starting one new program right after another to bankrupt our country. They, of course, will deny this. They are the ones who are learning from our president and others how to rule our country as a dictatorship. Will you join me in prayer to save our country from these people? Shall we march on Washington, D.C.? Esther Beckwith, Arvada
‘Day of Silence’ causes stir
Recently, the “Day of Silence,” a student-planned demonstration against bullying and in solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning youth, caused new controversy in Jeffco. In our public schools, we guarantee a safe place for all students — one child at a time.
We don’t ask a child where she was born. We don’t ask a child who he loves. We don’t ask a child how he prays. We welcome each and every child. More than that, we celebrate the beauty and strengths of diversity! For a quiet moment, feel the weight of the high numbers of depression, homelessness, and suicide among LGBTQ youth. Though only 4 percent of youth identify as LGBTQ, 40 percent of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ — they are 10 times over represented — and 30 percent of LGBTQ youth attempt suicide near age 15. Feel the sting of the hurled slur as if it were meant to shame you out of sight. Sit with the stone in your stomach, wondering if you are an OK person, and upon finding the confidence to embrace yourself, having to realize some people will refuse your embrace on principle. Every school board member must be able to look in the eye of each and every child in our schools and say, “I am here to serve you, to protect your place here, and I’m so glad you are with us.” This role, governing our public schools, is a sacred trust. When an action creates a real wound, real reconciliation requires more than fast apologies. Amanda Stevens, Lakewood
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Sheriffs in Colorado and two other states may not like legal marijuana, but they don’t have the ability to force the state not to allow it, Colorado argued last week in a motion asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit from 10 county sheriffs in Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska. The lawsuit is one of several legal challenges Colorado faces after legalizing recreational pot in 2012. The sheriffs say that recreational pot burdens law enforcement and should be axed. Colorado asked the U.S. District Court in Denver to dismiss the claims. Colorado bans exporting marijuana, the state attorneys argue, so any complaints about pot showing up in neighboring states can’t be blamed on the state. “Colorado continues to prosecute outof-state marijuana trafficking,’’ Colorado’s lawyers wrote, citing indictments in March against 37 people accused of diverting pot from Colorado to Minnesota. The state’s lawyers also flatly repeated Colorado’s insistence that states are free to regulate drugs however they like and that Congress can ban marijuana but not tell states how to enforce the ban or even whether to enforce it. “States maintain primary responsibil-
Insider calls letter into question
I suspect the Independence Institute’s President Jon Caldara looks from afar at the Jeffco Teachers Union in his 11-page diatribe against it. In contrast, I’m an insider, having presented in period costume Thomas Jefferson and the puritan leader Jonathan Edwards to students from fifth grade through high school advanced placement history/English Literature classes. Since the 1980s, Jeffco’s superintendents of schools have provided me with grants to make history come alive, up-close and personal.
I am a Jeffco grandparent, parent and a former educator who taught 34 years in Jeffco Public Schools. Members in my community recently received an 11-page mailer from the Independence Institute bashing Jeffco teachers. I am deeply offended and appalled by the hateful tone of this letter. While working for Jeffco, I was a member of the JCEA and the union never wrote my curriculum or put together the content of my lesson plans as the Independence Institute implies! They claim, “Teachers unions are a threat to our children’s future. Free kids from the coercive power of the union.” It is so misguided to compare teachers to “factory workers” and our children to “eggs in a machine.”
ity for protecting public safety by defining crimes and enforcing them,” Colorado argued. The Colorado plaintiffs are Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith, Yuma County Sheriff Chad Day, Elbert County Sheriff Shayne Heap, Hinsdale County Sheriff Ronald Bruce, Kiowa County Sheriff Casey Sheridan and Delta County sheriff Frederick McKee. The lawsuit is the latest challenge to legal weed. Nebraska and Oklahoma have appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down marijuana legalization in Colorado. The Supreme Court hasn’t said yet whether it will hear that case. A group of Colorado residents have filed their own federal challenge, saying marijuana reduces property values. The sheriffs noted that more than half of Colorado’s recreational pot sales last year were sold to out-of-state visitors, according to data from Colorado’s marijuana regulators. “The scheme enacted by Colorado for retail marijuana is contrary and obstructive’’ to federal drug laws, the sheriffs argued. There was no timeframe from the federal court in Denver to decide whether to dismiss the sheriffs’ lawsuit. The Nebraska plaintiffs are Deuel County Sheriff Adam Hayward, Deuel County Attorney Paul Schaub, Cheyenne County Sheriff John Jenson and Scotts Bluff County Sheriff Mark Overman. The Kansas plaintiffs are Sherman County Sheriff Burton Pianalto and Charles Moser, attorney for Sherman, Wallace and Greeley counties.
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The teachers with whom I collaborate are impressive educators. They dress up classrooms with motivational posters, give special attention to slow learners, somehow find time to do lesson plans when testing demands much time, and answer queries from parents who expect teachers to be energetic, funny, uplifting and creative. These tutors need the Teachers Union to go to bat for them when community expectations get ridiculous. Jefferson rankles Mr. Caldara, who insists free enterprise be taught in the classroom. Students quiz me because our third president owned slaves, an upward of 800 during his life. Facing grievous debt, at his death Jefferson released from bondage only a handful of house servants. Caldara wants excised this dark chapter in our nation’s free market history. And he’s trying to take down the Jeffco Teachers Union as he concocts fictitious U.S. history to fit his right-wing political agenda. Jack R. Van Ens Arvada
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Virginia Mae Burkhardt
‘Teachers much be respected’
State asks court to dismiss sheriffs’ pot lawsuit Plaintiffs say recreational marijuana burdens law enforcement
The content of Mr. Caldara’s letter speaks to how his organization would direct the education of the children, exactly what he wrongfully accuses the teachers’ union of doing. Teachers must be respected, listened to and supported! Our children and future are counting on them. Toni Trebilcock, Arvada
April. 23, 1925 – May 1, 2015
Virginia Mae Burkhardt passed away on May 1, 2015 at her home in Ellicott City, Maryland with her husband Walter and her son Robert at her side. Virginia was born on April 23, 1925 in Chicago to Robert Lyle and Lura Mae Campbell. In 1961 she met Walter Burkhardt at a dance and later that year they were married. They spent the next 53 years together until her death. In 1970, while living in Deerfield Illinois, she noticed an ad in the paper about job openings for Walter in Colorado and she and Walter and their two sons moved from Chicago to Arvada, Colorado just west of Denver. She wanted her sons to grow up in a western environment with mountains around them. Through the years, they spent many happy days in the mountains hiking and camping and the two sons learned to enjoy ski-
ing. They purchased some property up on Columbine Lake next to Rocky Mountain National Park and built a summer cabin there. She loved sitting on her back deck and watch the deer and moose come down to the lake to feed. They spent many a happy year there and would bounce back and forth between their cabin and their home in Arvada on Lake Arbor golf course. She loved to play golf and even though she never thought she was very good, she continued to play golf until she was 85 years
Velasquez
old. In 2012, she and Walter made a big move and moved out to Maryland to be close to her sons Robert and Walter who by now were living in the Washington DC area. She is survived by her husband Walter, sons Walter Jr. and Robert, two granddaughters Andrea and Julie, sister Dorothy, and 6 nieces and nephews. They will all miss her very, very much. Visitation will be Saturday from 9-11 AM at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine, MI, where services will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Constantine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Denver Zoo at http:// denverzoo.org/ or Dumb Friends League of Denver (takes care of abandoned pets) at http://www.ddfl. org/. Condolences may be left for the family at www. eleyfuneralhomes.com.
LAGRONE
Phyllis Jean Velasquez
June 24, 1936 - March 15, 2015
Jean was born June 24, 1936 in an elevator at the old Denver General Hospital and passed away peacefully on March 15, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Ramon, daughter Victoria, son-in-law David, grandson Joseph, son Gregory, parents Verne and Amy Schade, brothers Jack and Jim Schade and sisters Mary Musgrave and Dorothy Linnebur. She is survived by daughters Mary (Dale) of Arvada, Theresa (Harold) of Arvada, Ann (Daryl) of Weston, Elizabeth (Brad) of Glenwood Springs, Amy (Scott) of Hygiene; sons Ramon Jr. (Cynthia) of South Carolina, Joseph (Sue) of Idaho, Paul (Angie) of Golden, 23 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, brother in law Pete (Rene) of Weldona, several Schade and Mudgett cousins, and numerous Schade, Musgrave, Linnebur,
Mark L. LaGrone
Oct. 14, 1942 – Apr. 29, 2014
Velasquez, Padilla, and Rocha nieces and nephews. Jean was a proud descendant of eastern Colorado farming pioneers; attended school in Ft. Morgan; and graduated from South High in Denver. After the youngest of her ten children graduated from Arvada West High School, Jean earned an Associate’s degree in American History from Red Rocks Community College. She was an avid sports fan, and especially enjoyed following the Avalanche. She loved her mountain home and greatly enjoyed watching the abundant wildlife and birds there. A voracious reader, she never met a book or a library she didn’t like! In accordance with Jean’s wishes, there were formal services, but rather a gathering of friends and family in celebration of her life at Amy & Scott’s on July 25th beginning at 3 p.m.
In Memorium Mark, the loving and honorable husband; the devoted father and grandfather; and the loyal friend. You are missed every single day and loved even more with each shared memory. Those memories are now our most valued treasure. Love Forever, Sherryl and Family
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May 7, 2015
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ARVADA CENTER EVENT BEING HELD FOR 38TH YEAR
Denver gets visit from TV foodie
Pottery sale is spring thing By Clarke Reader
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There is no teacher like experience. Giving students a chance to learn is one of the main goals of the Arvada Center Ceramics Studio, and in addition to teaching them about the different techniques and approaches to pottery, the studio also offers a chance to learn by offering them a role in the center’s Spring Pottery Sale. The 38th annual sale is at the center’s Upper Gallery, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., May 12 through 17. Sale hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. There is a free opening reception on May 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. The sale features the work of 45 students and staff from the center’s ceramics studio. “All the proceeds go to supporting the program here at the center and the artists,” said Bebe Alexander, ceramics coordinator at the Arvada Center. “Many students use this as an opportunity to pay for their classes, and it’s a great learning experience for them.” In addition to making all the work they sell, participants also have to come up with all the pricing and display for their pieces. “It’s hard to put a value on yourself,” said Josh Hamilton, a teacher and artist in residence at the center. “I tell the artists you’re doing something a lot of people can’t do, and they’re paying for your pieces because they love the work.” Hamilton got his start at the center thanks to the recommendation of a college professor, and worked his way up to teaching introductory pottery classes for adults and children. As a major comic book fan, Hamilton has channeled that love into his work. His pottery creations often include graphic elements taken from the world of comic books. “My work is an attempt to connect with the
WHAT: The 38th annual Spring Pottery Sale WHERE: Arvada Center Upper Gallery 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada WHEN: May 12 - 17 Tuesday - Saturday - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday - 1 - 5 p.m. Free opening reception - May 12 - 7 - 9 p.m COST: Free INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org
inner child as an adult,” he explained. “I like to remind people that play is still acceptable.” Hamilton also appreciates the functionality of pottery, and the process of building something that will be used on a daily basis from the ground up. To that end, he has created cups, bowls and plates, all for the sale. Students and staff have also been preparing for the sale, and Alexander and Hamilton said the center’s kilns have been firing almost full time so all the work will be ready. But while the work is nearly completed, there’s another area teachers can only advise students in — confidence. “I try to prevent our students from being afraid to try something. The success rate when you start with ceramics is pretty low,” Hamilton said. “They’re learning about preparation and practice in creating this work.” It takes a lot of courage to come in and do something you’re not good at, Alexander added. For the artists, the sale is a chance to meet art appreciators and talk about their work. “It’s nice to talk to people, and I love getting people excited about my work,” Hamilton said. For more information, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.
It would take the costume and makeup crews at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts to disguise Guy Fieri, the distinctive host of the Food Network hit show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” The spiky platinum blond hair, pounds of bling, accessory sunglasses, signature shorts and flip-flops and sidekick red classic Camaro are dead giveaways. So it came as no surprise when alert Denver diners spotted the impish TV show host around town recently. According to a story on Eater Denver (www.denver.eater. com), Fieri spent a couple days filming at Dae Gee, a Korean barbecue spot with outlets in Westminster and Denver, followed by two more stops at Biju’s Little Curry Shop in RiNo and Axios Greek Restaurant in the Berkeley neighborhood. Here’s what Eater said, “One of those was RiNo’s favorite quick-casual spot Biju’s Little Curry Shop. When the restaurant closed on Wednesday (April 22) for the filming of the show, owner Biju Thomas told guests that the Indian eatery was closed for a private event and sent them to neighbor Park Burger for a one-time special made with Biju’s sauce. The other chosen spot for the show was Axios Estiario, a Greek eatery in the rapidly growing Berkeley neighborhood.” Read the rest of the story at www.denver.eater.com/2015/4/24/8493113/guyfieri-bijus-little-curry-shop-axios-dinersdriveins-dives. The air dates for the show will be announced on www.foodnetwork.com/ shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives.html.
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Root Down DIA, a Mission Yogurt Inc. restaurant, was recognized as Airports Council International-North America’s “2015 Best New Food and Beverage FullService Concept” on April 26 during the awards gala at the first-ever ACI-NA Business of Airports Conference in Phoenix, which was attended by more than 500 commercial management, human resource and finance representatives from North America’s airport industry. “Mission Yogurt is honored to be recognized for Root Down DIA by one of the most respected airport trade organizations in the world,” said Rod Tafoya, president of Mission Yogurt Inc. “We’re proud of the success of Root Down at DIA, and look forward to continuing to serve travelers at DEN.”
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Dom Perignon and fried chicken? You bet your beak! Max’s Wine Dive (696 Sherman St. — www.maxswinedive.com/denver-east7th-avenue/), which opened next door to Racines on April 14, hosted an invite only party recently with sips and snacks worthy of a future visit. My friend and I sampled from the menu that features fried chicken, stuffed peppers, oysters many ways and wines by the glass at happy hour prices. The new space, owned by a Texas-based company that operates nine Max’s, is small, cozy and comfortable — befitting the Governor’s Park neighborhood. And the best part? I can walk there from my Cap Hill abode. As for the Dom and fried chicken, on Parker continues on Page 13
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Spirits in the Wind hosts functional art show this month By Clarke Reader
creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Spirits in the Wind Gallery is hosting the work of artist K. Brooks through May 31. Brooks’ functional stoneware has been dubbed “crackle glass ceramics,” and can serve as purely decorative, in addition to its functional uses. “I was so taken with her work — it’s so unique and beautiful,” said gallery co-owner Pam Eggemeyer. “I was looking for natural looking artwork, and Brooks’ is just so colorful.”
1 2 3 Crackle glass — Before putting each piece into a kiln to fire the glaze, Brooks’ adds wax and crushed glass to the center of the piece. Once inside the kiln, the wax and glass both melt - the wax evaporates and the glass crackles as it cools and solidifies.
Food safe — All the pieces are functional and food safe, although Brooks recommends using them for only dry foods, to avoid staining the crackle. “The work is so beautiful you almost want to use it, wash it and then hang it back on the wall,” Eggemeyer said.
May sale — Brooks’ work will be on display in the gallery, 1211 Washington Ave. in Golden, through the month of May. More information can be found by calling 303-279-1192 or by visiting www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.
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A heartfelt lesson from Nepal My friends Nawaraj, Ram, and Narendra are safe, although at least one lost his home in the devastating earthquake of April 25 in Nepal. I met them while trekking there with my childhood friend Jacque in November 2013. Ram was an assistant manager at our lodging in Kathmandu. Narendra was a guide on our treks in the Annapurna region and along the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. I met Nawaraj on this second trek, at a teahouse where we had stopped for lunch. Nawaraj was a teacher in his village and we chatted in his fine English – rather than my faulty-at-best Nepali – about poetry and great literature. We all exchanged Facebook information and I now chat regularly with each of them from halfway across the world. At this writing, the death toll has surpassed 7,200 people, and is expected to top 10,000. Hundreds of thousands are homeless. People are seeking shelter in tents – if they are lucky – or are living outside because the buildings are unsafe. Hospitals are beyond capacity. Pregnant women are giving birth on yoga mats in soccer fields. The power, water, food, and sanitation circumstances are dire. My heart aches. In addition to these human and highly personal tragedies, centuries-old structures –temples, shrines, palaces – have been destroyed. In a series of photos on the Internet, the ones I took as an awestruck visitor could be the “before” shots. The “after” photos shock and sadden me. When I was personally able to connect with Narendra a couple of days ago, our conversation caught me off guard. He and his family are displaced because of the damage to his home. His livelihood is in jeopardy because the trekking season has all but shut down. The tourists who have such a major economic impact on Nepal are not able to land in Kathmandu, and even planes with foreign aid are often diverted. The organization with which Jacque and I traveled has advised its clients to cancel their tickets. And yet, and yet … After Narendra
told me that he and his family survived, I expressed my sadness for Nepal, and he thanked me for remembering his country. And then he said, “It’s okay. It was a natural disaster, out of control. Hard times come and go … this is life.” I sat there, stunned. When all I could do was repeat how relieved I am that they are safe, he replied simply, “Yes, life is nothing without them.” Such courage, wisdom, and resilience are so ingrained in the Nepalese culture … and yet not unique to them. I reflect now on the violent storms and the tornadoes and the hurricanes that have wreaked such havoc in our own country, and the wildfires, floods, and mudslides here in Colorado. And I recall the words of survivors: “At least we still have each other.” I am grateful that my friends have survived this tragedy, but so many did not. And if I could, I would be on my way to Nepal. However, aid organizations are asking people like me to stay home. They don’t need more mouths to feed. So I am offering my heart, if not my hands. If you would also like to support the relief efforts in Nepal, you can donate to the Red Cross at redcross.org/donate, or the many other agencies you can find online.
Andrea Doray is a writer who is sending her thoughts and her prayers and her donations to the people of Nepal. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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Arvada has ‘Saturday Night Fever’
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold auditions for the musical “Saturday Night Fever” at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., on June 9 and 10 (chorus dance call on June 8) and in New York City on June 4. Denver callbacks are scheduled for June 15. The Arvada Center production will be directed by Arvada Center artistic producer Rod A. Lansberry with musical direction by David Nehls and choreography by Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck. Colorado principal/chorus auditions are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 9 and 10 by appointment only. The women’s chorus dance call is from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., and men’s chorus dance call is from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 8. All dance calls are by appointment only and dancers may be asked to sing. Call the Arvada Center Box Office at 720-898-7200 to schedule an appointment time. Actors must be 18 or older to audition.
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Tickets went on sale May 1 for the whiskey and barbecue tasting tour during the 22nd annual Colorado BBQ Challenge June 18 to 20 in Frisco. Each year more than 70 barbecue masters travel to “The Main Street of the Rockies” to compete for a variety of awards, including the
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ACTION CENTER OPENS Jeffco Action Center executive director Mag Strittmatter addresses the crowd during the opening celebration of the organization’s new program services building last month. She said the community and volunteers raised around $4.2 million for the project. Jeffco County Commissioner Casey Tighe was among the ceremony attendees. Photo by Clarke Reader
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LWV working to curb corrupting influence of money in politics The League of Women Voters is taking an active role to curb the corrupting influence of money in politics. It has been just over a year since the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated limits on the total amount an individual can donate to candidates or political parties. As a result, that corrupting influence is worsening, according to Clean Slate Now and the Center for Responsive Politics, two other groups working for the same goal. Last year’s mid-term election was the most expensive in history, according to these groups. Outside spending on Senate elections has more than doubled since 2010 and campaign contributions from political action committees rose by 34 percent for U.S. House candidates in 2014. However, there is a bright side in the growing movement for clean elections. Mark Mehringer, executive director of Clean Slate Now, says that
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Now’s Mehringer. It makes it possible for average citizens to play a greater role in campaign finance. That organization recently endorsed the Government by the People Act, which would provide matching funds for candidates who refuse PAC money. “Instead of Congressional candidates relying on special interest groups for their funding, the matching funds from the Government by the People act will ensure individual contributions matter as much or more than those special interest group contributions,” Mehringer says. The non-partisan group Represent Us is working to introduce AntiCorruption Acts in states, cities and towns across the nation. Missouri became the latest state to introduce legislation that would overhaul the state’s ethics, lobbying, and campaign finance laws.
Challenging fare in theaters I refer to my self as a theater “reviewer” because I don’t know enough theater esoterica to claim to be a “critic.” I recently have seen a couple of plays that have confirmed the wisdom of that decision. The plays have very tell different stories, yet, at the same time have somewhat similar themes. I’m still pondering both stories.
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You know it’s going to be a long sit when the Executive/Artistic Director tells you the play runs for three hours with two intermissions, but Rick Yaconis assured me that “the time will fly by.” While I’m not sure about the “fly by” part, I do know that I was engaged the entire time. The play is set in the woods where we see a small, dilapidated trailer with a structure attached to it. The attention to detail is remarkable with beer and whisky bottles, tires, odds and ends of who-knows-what strewn about. And, of course, a sofa to complete the picture. It is the home of Johnny “Rooster” Byron – an extraordinary non-conformist to say the least. His life is devoted to thwart-
ing the town council’s plans to allow homes to be built on “his” land. He surrounds himself with young, rebellious teenagers who use his quarters as a crash pad. I’m still not clear on the meaning of this story but I have no question that the acting and directing were first-rate and the technical aspects were exceptionally well done. “Jerusalem” plays through May 28 at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., in Lakewood. For info, call 303-232-0363 or visit www.theedgetheater.com.
Arvada Center does ‘A Man of No Importance’ The one thing I’m sure of is the presence of a live band on stage during the entire performance of “A Man of No Importance” at the Arvada
Center, enhanced the whole evening for me. If you’re not familiar with the local Irish-folk band Colcannon, you need to see this play. Having them on stage is a brilliant move by director Rod Lansberry. Alfie Byrne has a fascination with playwright Oscar Wilde and his ambition, as director of the local amateur theater group is to put on Wilde’s “Salome” in the local church hall. The resultant furor causes ripples Alfie hasn’t predicted. Alfie lives with his sister who is putting off marriage until her brother is married and off on his own. As it becomes evident, it is her beau who ends up causing Alfie’s dreams to be shattered. As is true with many Irish plays, there is much laughter and also much tragedy. As always at the Arvada Center, all aspects of the production are impeccable. And, a special shout-out to Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck for her masterful choreography. The play runs through May 17 at the Arvada Center. For info, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org. Be aware, the production contains mature subject matter.
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GOLDEN NAR-ANON family group meets 7:30-9 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.
WHEAT RIDGE Rotary Club meets 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.
GOLDEN CHAPTER, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every
first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst 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. 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.
JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County. 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. TUESDAYS ARVADA SUNRISE Rotary Club meets 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. GOLDEN ROTARY meets 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. They build, support, and organize. They 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. NORTH JEFFCO Republican Women meet the first Tuesday
of every month at the 911 Driving School, 9100 100th Ave., Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is at 6:30 p.m. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Each month, speakers present information vital to the community. Join us to deepen your knowledge of election candidates, elected officials, current legislation and upcoming events. Both men and women are invited. Admission is free.
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 rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.
DENVER APPLE Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group,
meets 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.
WEDNESDAYS 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 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 303-431-9657.
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. More information is available at www.buffalotoastmas-ters.org. 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.
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.
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. WOMEN NETWORKING Women’s Business Group Wednes-
day morning networking group in Arvada has openings for women who can commit to a weekly morning meeting. Limited to one business per category. Call for available openings, 303438-6783, or go online to info@OurConnection.org.
THURSDAYS SALTY DOG Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month at members’ homes. Members come from all along the Front Range. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. STUCK IN the Middle, a social support group for spouses and
caregivers of those with chronic illnesses, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. You’ve been a caregiver for years, spouse or family member has moved to a facility and now you are faced with the isolation of living alone. Or loved one is at home and you need time for yourself. Would you like to meet others in similar situations? SITM meets in member’s homes. Call or e-mail Karen, 303-422-1196 or sitm@comcast.net; or Bonnie, bonnieforsitm@earthlink.net, for information.
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. CERTUS PROFESSIONAL Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S.
liferingcolorado.org.
LIFERING SECULAR Recovery is a network of support groups for people who want to live free from alcohol and other addictive drugs. Meetings are at 6 p.m. Saturdays at 6655 W. Jewell Ave. Unit 100, Lakewood. Appointments and membership are not required. LifeRing’s approach to sobriety focuses on empowering individuals through the strength of sober conversation. Go to liferingcolorado.org. COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com. VIETNAM VETERANS of America Chapter 1071 meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Elks Lodge #1777, 1455 Newland St., Lakewood. Beforehand, join the group 8-10 a.m. for a low-cost breakfast at the Elks Lodge. Chapter helps all veterans with health care, benefits, employment and training, monetary assistance and other veteran’s issues. Go to www. vva1071.org for more detailed information or call 303-8702428. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, where we work on our models and get help from experienced modellers. Go to www.rockymountainshipwrights. org for information. SUNDAYS FREE WALTZ/POLKA lessons Polka Lover Klubs, Denver Kickers, 16776 W. 50th Ave. in Golden, meets 3-7 p.m. Sundays. Live music. Beautiful dance floor. Admission $4 members, $6 nonmembers. Annual membership $15. Contact Leo at 720232-0953 or leoincolorado@gmail.com. ONGOING/ EDUCATION DISCUSSION GROUPS Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays
WADSWORTH BLVD., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork.com.
at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-4244828.
COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.
ESL CLASSES — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method
of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.
ONGOING /FINE Arts
and Entertainment
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact Joan at joan@concordialcms.org or 303-989-5260. DANCE CLUB — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova.RoundDanceClub@gmail.com. MUSIC PERFORMANCES Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield St. Call 303-237-1133 for more information. SINGERS NEEDED The Troubadours Choir is looking for a director and new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more information, call Gary at 303-477-1380. SYMPHONY AUDITIONS The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information. WEEKLY MUSIC Jazz @ the Creek is every first Wednesday of the month at Living Water Unity, 59th and Vance in Olde Town Arvada. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come listen to an hour of great jazz. For more information, call 720-935-4000 or email livingwaterunity@comcast.net.
ONGOING /HEALTHCARE BOOT CAMP Get out of the gym and get results. Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and results-driven fullbody workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels will succeed. Revamp your fitness routine by getting out of your routine. Indoor location is just behind Super Target at Kipling Street and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park by Stenger soccer fields. Email Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp. com or go online to www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com.
INVESTORS’ MEETINGS The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor. org for details. 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 rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. FRIDAYS CALMUP JOURNEY Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340. GOLDEN GATE Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate
Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www.goldengategrange.com. New members welcome.
HEARTPULSE LEARN how to take an active role in your health and wellbeing. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Contact HeartPULSE for information on cost. Each session features an educational presentation, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. Contact heartpulse@att.net. SOUTH JEFFCO Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Contact Bruce at 303-919-3741. GRAND PIANO Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www.grappabistro.com. Call 303-273-8882 for reservations and information.
SATURDAYS LIFERING SECULAR Recovery is a network of support groups for people who want to live free from alcohol and other addictive drugs. Meetings are 6 p.m. Saturdays at 6655 W. Jewell Ave. Unit 100. Appointments and membership not required. LifeRing’s approach to sobriety focuses on empowering individuals through the strength of sober conversation. www.
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YOUR WEEK MORE author in the quilting world. Enjoy a meal and admire quilts on display, made by pioneer families, that are archived at the center. For information or reservations, call 303431-1261. Visit us at www. arvadahistory.org.
ALL SHOOK UP: A MUSICAL
MONDAY NIGHT TALKS
COLORADO ACTS presents “All Shook Up: A Musical,” a production of the Thursday night 12- to 18-year-old group. Afternoon At the Hop is a musical variety show displaying the wholesome charm of the 1950s. The only problem is the cast isn’t so keen to perform what they’re told. During a broadcast, they lock their producer in a closet and take over the show. Now playing more modern music, the kids create their own dance routines and unseemly presentations. It appears to be going well until their parents start getting suspicious. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 8-9 at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.
TRAINING WITH Grace presents free Monday Night Talks on various dog training topics. Attendees should bring note-taking materials and questions. Talks are free, and donations for Favor’s Project are accepted. Some talks have openings for dogs; those whose dogs participate are asked to make a donation to the Grace Fund. Talks are from 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Training With Grace, 9100 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Go to www.TrainingWithGrace.com or call 303-238-3647. Upcoming dates and topics: Monday, May 11, So you want to be a dog trainer?; Monday, May 18, Wellness; Monday, June 1, Body language; Monday, June 8, Puppies, puppies, puppies; Monday, June 15, Polite leash walking; Monday, June 22, Fluffy come!
THEATER/SHOWS COMEDY NIGHT AT WEST WOODS TO CELEBRATE two years of live comedy, two shows are planned next month with Phil Palisoul. Shows are planned at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13, at West Woods Golf Course, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. For tickets for May 12, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-west-woods-tuesday-may12-2015-tickets-16255512676. For tickets on May 13, go to https://www.eventbrite. com/e/comedy-night-west-woods-wednesday-may-13-2015-tickets-16256351184. Future shows include Sam Adams on Wednesday, June 10; and Steve McGrew on Wednesday, July 8. For future shows, contact SlapHappyEnt@gmail.com. INDIAN MARKET, POWWOW TESORO CULTURAL Center plans the Indian Market and Powwow, open 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, at The Fort, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. Event features American Indian art, cuisine, dance, music and hands-on educational activities for the kids. Visit www.tesoroculturalcenter.org or call 303-839-1671.
THEATER PRODUCTION OF ‘JERUSALEM’ THE EDGE Theater presents “Jerusalem” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m.
Sundays through May 24 at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. No show on Sunday, May 10; industry night is at 8 p.m. Monday, May 11. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www. theedgetheater.com. For mature audiences.
SUMMER CLASSES, CAMPS REGISTRATION IS now open for Colorado ACTS Theater summer classes and camps. Upcoming are a friends and family musical production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! along with summer week-long camps including Young King Arthur, Happy Birthday of America! Stories of Patriots, Beauty & the Beast, the Frozen Tale of the North, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Shining Stars Camp for Differently Abled Students. Community class offerings include Hamlet, group guitar lessons and tap dance. Find and register for all classes and camps at www.coloradoacts.org. Classes take place at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. coloradoacts.org.
MUSIC/CONCERT
PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE INSIDE OUT
ORCHESTRAL LUNACY
LEARN ABOUT ways to keep your skin healthy, inside and out. It takes more than sunscreen, such as good food and nutrition. Learn more at this program 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at Natural Grocers Lakewood, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Go to www.NaturalGrocers. com/mt.
LAKEWOOD CULTURAL Center and Lakewood Symphony present Orchestral Lunacy: Tomáš Kubínek Meets the Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May 8, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets available at www. Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, 303-987-7845 or the box office.
INTROVERT STRATEGIES INTROVERT STRATEGIES for an Extroverted World class will be 7-9 p.m. Monday, May 11, through Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue at the Center for Wholistic Health, 8600 W. 14th Ave., east side entrance, Lakewood. Learn strategies for coping with expectations and for setting boundaries; learn energy management to avoid burnout; become familiar with the advantages of being an introvert. Registration is required at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or 303239-0382.
MELT HAND AND FOOT TREATMENT STIMULATING THE hands and feet through self-treatment techniques, you can provide relief from neck and low back pain, arthritis, bunions, carpal tunnel and more. MELT instructor Monica Roy, PT, introduces the MELT hand and foot treatment. An introductory class is offered from 1:30-2 p.m. Monday, May 11, after which you can sign up for a four week session at PranaTonic, 807 14th St., Golden. Bring a water bottle. For details on cost and other information, call or email Monica at 303-981-5682 or nutritiousliving@msn.com.
‘THE SHACK’ AUTHOR INTERVIEW THE AUTHOR of the best-selling book “The Shack” will weigh in on whether God loves imperfect people at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Can God Love a Mess Like Me?” features a filmed interview with William Paul Young, author of “The Shack” and “Cross Roads.” Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.
SEASON FINALE CONCERT JEFFERSON SYMPHONY Orchestra wraps up its concert season at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, with a performance of Brahms’ masterpiece Ein deutsches Requiem, featuring the Evergreen Chorale. Concert takes place at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center, 924 16th St., Golden. Tickets are available at www.Jeffsymphony.org, or by calling 303-278-4237. LUTHERAN CHORALE CONCERT
LUNCHEON SINGING IN the Rain Luncheon is noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Luncheon will feature fashions by Christopher and Banks. For reservations, call 303-985-2458. NORWEGIAN SMORGASBORD TROLLHEIM SONS of Norway Lodge, 6670 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood, plans its annual Norwegian Smorgasbord at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 17. A varied and inclusive menu features many delicacies. Enjoy the food, entertainment and shopping in our Butikken. RSVP through Tuesday, May 12. Call 303-989-4496. INNOVATORS’ WORKSHOP LEARN ABOUT leasing and buying real estate along the Front Range at the next JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Golden City Hall, 911 10th St., Golden. Chris Ball and Esther Kettering of DTZ, formerly known as Cassidy Turley, will provide advice on leasing or purchasing office/manufacturing space for startups and small businesses; and discuss trends in Front Range commercial and industrial real estate. Admission is free; however, a donation for the munchies is appreciated. RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/Innovators-Workshop/. HEROES, VILLAINS, DAMES AND DISASTER
FOOTHILLS GENEALOGICAL Society presents “Heroes, Villains, Dames & Disaster,” presented by Michael Madigan. Program starts at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Applewood Valley Methodist Church, 2034 Ellis St., Golden. The 192-page collection presents 150 historic front pages and original reports from Colorado’s oldest newspaper Rocky Mountain News. Go to www.foothillsgenealogy.org. FORE THE KIDS GOLF TOURNAMENT WEST WOODS Elementary PTSA plans its 6th annual Fore the Kids Golf Tournament Friday, May 15, at West Woods Golf Club, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. Event is an 18-hole scramble tournament with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Check-in and event day registration will begin at 7:15 a.m. Register at westwoodselementaryptsa.com/ events/fore-the-kids-golf-tournament. Proceeds benefit West Woods Elementary School in Arvada. Registration includes range balls, cart use, lunch, event T-shirt, golf towel, event bag, giveaways, prizes and much more. The tournament is open to the public. Visit westwoodselementaryptsa.com/events/fore-the-kids-golf-tournament or contact West Woods Elementary PTSA at wweptsa@gmail.com. SPRING YARD SALE THE ARVADA Historical Society plans its annual yard sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 15, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 16, at Arvada United Methodist Church Fellowship Center, 6750 Carr St. Items featured include household to hardware, sports items, jewelry and collectibles. Donations will be accepted from Monday, May 11, to Thursday, May 14. No clothing, large appliances, computer items, or TVs will be accepted. To donate or for more information call 303-431-1261 or Catherine at 303-815-4154.
EACH MAY, we take a moment to pause and remember – a cherished friend, an important event, music composed or dedicated to remember loved ones. Lutheran Chorale, a community Christian choir, will present a variety of gospel, bluegrass, folk, patriotic, and classical pieces, including a composition written to honor the Civil War during this, the 150th year since the end of the war. Show is at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Eternal Savior Lutheran Church in Lafayette, and at 7:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church in Longmont. Go to www.thelutheranchorale.org or email thelutheranchorale@Comcast.net.
COLORADO MILLS presents a Discover Denver expo 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Local businesses will promote their products and services, and showcase their work to thousands of potential customers. Call 303384-3000 or visit www.coloradomills.com.
PASSION FOR GLASS EXHIBIT
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR
FOOTHILLS ART Center, 809 15th St., Golden, presents “Passion for Glass: Art Glass
SEVERAL AGENCIES will be available at an emergency preparedness fair noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood. A barbecue is planned, and everyone is welcome.
from Colorado Collections” through Sunday, May 31. Exhibit features about 100 works by American, European, Australian and Japanese glass artists from seven Colorado private glass collections. Exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Go to http://foothillsartcenter.org/fac/portfolio/main-gallery/
ART/FILM SPRING SHOW, SALE THE DENVER Potters Association spring show will bring together 40 top local artists. One-of-a-kind functional and sculptural ceramics, the show will feature the best in jewelry, glass and wood art. Show is open from Thursday, May 7, to Sunday, May 10, at Sixth Avenue United Church, 3250 E. Sixth Ave., Denver. Hours are 3-7 p.m. May 7; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 8; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10. Admission is free. Go to www.denverpotters.com. SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST EXHIBIT SPECIAL EFFECTS artist Sonya Shannon will have an exhibit that features 13 original prints, including a triptych, through Sunday, July 26. The digital art on display is created using photos, hand-painting and up to 100 layers in each work. Shannon did special effects on “Star Trek II: The Search for Spock.” Her work has appeared at the Guggenheim Museum, the Times Square Jumbotron and Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. The exhibit is open 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays, and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Contact sonya@sonyashannon.com or www.sonya-shannon.com.
EVENTS MOTHER’S DAY TEA THE ARVADA Historical Society plans a Mother’s Day Tea 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Arvada Center History Museum, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Our featured speaker will be Harriet Hargrave, owner of Harriet’s Treadle Arts, who is a well-known
DISCOVER DENVER EXPO
ALL BREAD HORSE SHOW COLORADO STOCK Horse Association presents its open all breed shows on the third Sunday of each month from May to September (except July), at the Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada. Shows are in the large Outdoor Arena with a second arena for warm-ups. Registration is at 7:30 a.m., classes are at 8:30 a.m. For information and entry forms, contact 720-935-2026 (call or text), 303-424-4977 (call), or ColoradoStockHorse@ yahoo.com or go to www. ColoradoStockHorse.com. Show dates are May 17, June 21, Aug. 16, Sept. 20. GOLF CLUB MEMBERSHIP OPEN WEST WOODS Men’s Club of Arvada is recruiting members for the 2015 golf season. This year the club will have 13 tournaments including a club championship, match play and a Ryder Cup style event with Calcutta. Membership includes CGA handicap, year-end banquet and the chance to compete against golfers of similar ability on a top-notch course. The initiation fee is being waived for the 2015 season so now is the time to join one of the best men’s golf clubs in the state. Go to www.WestWoodsMensClub.com for info or to download an application.
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Misc. Notices
Lawn and Garden
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COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 375 + Families May 9th 8am-1pm Roxborough Village Littleton, 80125 ANNOUNCEMENTS Auctions Classic Car Auction Saturday May 30, 2015 Memorabilia 9am Open 8am
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FARM & AGRICULTURE Farm Products & Produce
Garage Sales KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RUMMAGE SALE is back for the 13th year. Deliveries accepted May 11th, 12th & 13th 7am-6pm. Sale on Thursday May 14th & Friday May 15th 7am-6pm on Saturday May 16th 7am-noon. This is a huge sale with large value items. Come see what we have. Location of sale St. Mark's Parish Center. 3141 W. 96th Ave. Westminster. just off Federal Blvd. parish center behind church on the north side. All profits are donated to charity.
Happy Transplants Garden Club 15th Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, May 9th PERENNIALS, ANNUALS, VEGETABLES, HERBS Vectra Bank Parking Lot (SW corner of 72nd Ave. & Irving in Westminster) 9 am – 3 pm or until sold out Rain date: Sunday, May 10th
Miscellaneous 1. FREE fabric, patterns, notions, and yarn. due to health condition I can no longer sww. 2. Fol up wagon with shade top. Only used once. Original price, $135, for sale $100. Great for summer! 3. Serger sewing machine. NEVER used. Original price $449. For sale $400. Comes with 4 spools of thread. Instruction book included 714-797-3357 2 NorthFace bikes. men's/women's, like new helmets Sears Toro high wheel mower like new Golf Clubs, Nordic Trac 303-457-1316
PETS
Estate Sales 1381 Kennedy Drive Northglenn Saturday May 9th 8am-2pm 1 day only Tools, Furniture, Lots of misc. items
Estate Sale: 1322 S Tomichi Dr. Franktown home 5/8 and 5/9 9a-3:30p ea day with tools, washer/dryer, furn., decor, car equip., PLUS. Info and Photos on View Sales tab at CaringTransitions.net/AuroraCO
MERCHANDISE
Dogs Tea Cup Yorkie 3 pounds, spaded, registered 1 year old $1700 Pure Bred Yorkie, 6 pounds, registered, spaded 3 years old $1000 both up to date on all shots 303-815-7068
TRANSPORTATION Autos for Sale
Arts & Crafts 18th Annual Winter Park Colorado Craft Fair
Aug. 8th & 9th. Applications available call 970-531-3170 or email jjbeam@hotmail.com bgmtnmn.wix.com/ winterparkcraftfair
Bicycles
Electric Bicycles
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SPECIAL GRADUATION GIFT 2005 Toyota Prius 1-owner 61,000 care miles, Approx 42 miles per gallon $11,900 Call 303-798-6224 / 303-260-9809
Boats and Water Sports Mad River 17 Ft Fiberglass Canoe wicker seats with backs and 2 paddles. Great Condition $450 OBO 720-842-5223
Classic/Antique Cars Bus Conversion
Classic 57' Trailways Fully converted and ready to go cruising the interstate Sleeps 6 in Brighton $35,000 303-808-5614
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Motorcycles/ATV’s
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2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 $4,200.00 This bike is powered by liquidcooled, 4-stroke, 296cc, DOHC, parallel-twin engine. Fuel injection makes for effortless cold starts and smooth power delivery. This is a great starter bike with low mileage. It has Two Brothers custom pipes, but owner still has the original pipes as well. If interested please call Dave @ 303-570-1277 or email @ jessneibauer@gmail.com
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GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Garage Sales Bradbury Ranch
Community Garage Sale
in Parker off of Jordan between Lincoln & Mainstreet. Fri. & Sat. May 15th & 16th 8am-2pm. Mapquest 10925 McClellan Road.
GOOD STUFF Garage Sale May 8th & 9th 8am-3pm 8246 Fwadley Court, Arvada Huge Church Garage Sale St. Joseph Episcopal Church 11202 W. Jewell Ave. Lakewood Fri & Sat, May 8 & 9 8am – 4pm
ELECTRIC BIKES Adult electric trikes Electric Scooters NO Drivers License Needed NO Registration Needed NO Insurance Needed NO Gas Needed NO Credit Needed EASY- FUN - EXCERSISE
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Wanted Firewood Pine/Fir & Aspen
Split & Delivered $225 Stacking available extra $25 Some delivery charges may apply depending on location. Hauling scrap metal also available (appliances, batteries etc.) Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173
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Sarah S. Pettis, of Arvada, was named to the winter 2014-15 scholastic honor roll at Oregon State University. Pettis is a senior majoring in human development and family science. Jamie Pickett, of Arvada, participated in community service through Simpson University’s strike teams during the fall 2014 semester. Pickett is majoring in communications. Ashley Cristescu, of Arvada, has received her MBA in management and strategy from Western Governors University. Rye T. Knowles, of Arvada, was named to the winter 2014-15 scholastic honor roll at Oregon State University. Knowles is a senior majoring in horticulture. Samantha S. Tucker, of Arvada, was named to the winter 2014-15 scholastic honor roll at Oregon State University. Tucker is a sophomore majoring in prebusiness. Robert Blair, of Arvada, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship through the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program. Blair attends Arvada High School. Debra Connelly, of Arvada, was inducted into the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society. To achieve induction, students must have completed at least fifty percent of the credit requirements toward their degree, a minimum GPA of 3.7, and Saint Francis University faculty support for candidacy. Charlee Ottersberg, of Arvada, was inducted into Alpha Delta Sigma, the national honorary society sponsored by the AAF that recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising studies. Ottersberg also received a HFA Scholarship through her involvement with the campus’s American Advertising Federation Club. Ottersberg is majoring in advertising and public relations at Marietta College, and will graduate in May 2015. Ottersberg is a graduate of Arvada West High School. Charlee Ottersberg, of Arvada, was recently inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society. A student at Marietta College, Ottersberg is a graduate of Arvada West High
School and will graduate in May with a degree in advertising and public relations.
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Reid S. Sweetkind, of Golden, was named to the winter 2014-15 scholastic honor roll at Oregon State University. Sweetkind is a senior majoring in biology. Danielle Wood, of Golden, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Wood was initiated at University of Wyoming. Joel Berdie, of Golden, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Tufts University. Lauren Redosh, of Golden, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Tufts University.
Lakewood
Adriana Gonzales-Cortez, of Lakewood, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship through the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program. Gonzales-Cortez attends Alameda High School. Brett Conrad, of Lakewood, graduated with degrees in theater and psychology from Goshen College. Morgan Hays, of Lakewood, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship through the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program. Hays attends Warren Tech. Leah Shaffner, of Lakewood, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship through the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program. Shaffner attends Lakewood High School. Brian Ancell, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Biola University. Joel Smith, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Biola University. In the Community
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Cheryl Ann Kruschke, Ed.D, MS, RN, CNE, of Wheat Ridge, was appointed to the Veterans Community Living Centers Board of Commissioners. Kruschke has expertise in nursing home operations and has experience in multi-facility management of nursing homes.
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May 7, 2015
Lacrosse charges into mainstream High school participation rides wave of interest in sport
DID YOU KNOW? ORIGINS: Lacrosse originated in North America centuries ago. Native Americans played a version of the game in which there were often 100 players or more per side and the contests went on for days.
By Jim Benton
jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Glance at a park, field or back yard these days and there’s a good chance you’ll see youths playing catch with a lacrosse ball or bouncing one against a wall. Lacrosse continues to gain popularity in high schools in Colorado and across the nation. This week, teams across the state open the playoffs in the quest for a championship, a showcase of how far the game has come. “The sport is exploding for one reason: It is so fun,” said Mountain Vista boys coach Jake Herman. “My wife never played, but one of her favorite things to do is go play catch. Lacrosse to me is the perfect mix of soccer, basketball and hockey. It has a tough-guy side with it being physical, yet requires finesse to do well.” This season there are 73 Colorado high school boys teams and 45 girls teams, compared to a combined 43 teams when the sport was first recognized by the state high school sports governing body in 1999. Colorado is one of 23 states to sanction boys lacrosse and one of 25 states, and the District of Columbia, to approve girls lacrosse. Many of the teams in Colorado are co-op clubs with players coming from different schools. For the 2013-14 season, lacrosse participation increased by 9,744 from the previous season to 188,689 nationwide, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations. “It’s a very magnetic game; kids love to play it,” said Cherry Creek boys coach Bryan Perry. Despite the swelling participation, lacrosse is still a mystifying sport to many people. “One of the ways I kind of describe it for people who might not have held a stick or played lacrosse, or even seen it, is it’s a lot like hockey, where you have to skate, puck-handle and use your stick and have your balance at all times,” said 2006 Arapahoe High graduate Drew Robertson, who is now the junior varsity boys coach at Denver South. “But in lacrosse, it’s obviously running. It’s constant running and constant eye-hand coordination.” The increase of youth lacrosse teams, the influence of the University of Denver’s collegiate program and the addition of the Colorado Mammoth and Denver Outlaws professional teams have helped spur in-state lacrosse interest. “Kids are starting to play at a younger age and it is affecting the level of high school play,” Robertson said. “Players are getting scholarship looks from major Division I programs. When I was in high school you had to do the recruiting yourself. The growth in youth programs has been crazy.” Kirsten Greenlaw, who plays on the ThunderRidge girls team, will be playing next season at San Diego State. “Girls now are starting the recruiting process as sophomores, and that is really awesome how fast we are growing,” she said. Wheat Ridge boys coach Chris Knott credits increased visibility, thanks largely to the Mammoth and Outlaws, with helping the growth of the sport. “One neighbor gets another neighbor going and brings home a stick,” he said. “It’s really hard not to fall in love with the game once you try it.” Golden High boys coach and Arapahoe graduate Kurt Ohlen emphasized that almost all types of youths can play lacrosse once the basic skills are learned. “It’s a sport that is kind of acceptable to everyone in terms of physicality,” said Ohlen.
TODAY’S GAME: • Boys lacrosse teams field 10 players per side and girls squads have 12 per team. • Boys play four 12-minute quarters and girls play two 20-minute halves. • The field is 110 yards long, with nets set up near the end of each side. • In the boys game, contact called “checking” — similar to hockey — is allowed, above the waist. It is against the rules of the girls game, but players may make contact with their sticks. • Goals are worth one point. • The stick and ball: Players carry sticks more than 3 feet in length with a webbed pouch on the end. The ball is made out of rubber and is slightly smaller than a baseball, but heavier. THE COSTS:
Players from Ralston Valley, blue uniforms, and the Heritage/Littleton team rush in to battle for a ball the faceoff sent high in the air during a girls lacrosse game earlier this season. While boys lacrosse is often physical, girls lacrosse is more of a finesse game. Photo by Tom Munds
Helmet prices start at around $100 but can retail for upward of $200. Sticks can be found for under $100 but a good one can go for more than $150. Gloves, shoulder pads, shoes and other equipment can add a few hundred more dollars to the cost of suiting up.
South metro area sets the standard By Jim Benton
Boys and girls high school lacrosse has been dominated by teams in the southern part of the Denver metro area. Cherry Creek, Mountain Vista, Regis Jesuit, Kent Denver, Arapahoe, Rock Canyon and Castle View were in the top 10 in the most recent CSHAANow.com Class 5A rankings. The girls poll finds Cherry Creek, Arapahoe and ThunderRidge ranked first, fifth and seventh. Golden boys coach Kurt Ohlen played at Arapahoe before the Colorado High School Activities Association sanctioned the sport in 1999. “A lot of those areas breathed lacrosse a lot earlier,” Ohlen said. “A lot of those programs have deep roots. I would also say there is probably something of a socioeconomic component to it. Lacrosse is an expensive sport, not as expensive a hockey, but kind of intimidating to get into. So you have a part of town where people have the disposable income to get their kids into it and that has something to do with it, too.” On the boys side, Kent Denver, located in Cherry Hills Village, has won five state
titles and been the runner-up twice. Cherry Creek has brought home four state titles to Greenwood Village and been second five times. Cherry Creek has dominated the girls state playoffs, winning 10 championships, and has been the runner-up seven times. Kent Denver has secured three state titles and been second five times. While there are many boys and girls teams in the south suburbs, the ranks are small in the north and west suburbs. “It is going to come,” said Wheat Ridge boys coach Chris Knott, whose Farmers won the 2013 Class 4A state title and were runners-up to Ponderosa last season. “Jefferson Academy is adding a boys program next year. Field space, coaching, referees are at an all-time low. In order to start programs we just don’t have what it takes to carry it and help it be successful. “It’s my wish like football or baseball that every high school has a team. It just needs to be done when the time is right for all programs. We draw from seven different high schools for the Wheat Ridge team and that’s what helps makes our program so strong. We haven’t reached that point yet where it makes any sense to add another program but in the next couple years
“In basketball, you kind of have to be a little taller and in football you kind of need to be bigger. In lacrosse, you don’t necessarily need any of those things. There’s a sport for everyone on the field.” The physical nature of play in the boys
sport — the girls version has much less contact — is also a draw. At the same time, the contact in boys lacrosse doesn’t lead to as many season-ending or career-ending injuries as in football. Mountain Vista senior Christian
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Travis Torline spearheads a Wheat Ridge attack against Cherry Creek defenders during the March 19 FarmersBruins boys lacrosse game. The ball was deflected and the Bruins went on to win the game, 8-5. File photo
I could see that happening like at Ralston Valley or Arvada West.”
Barker is one of many players who appreciate the blend of finesse and force. “There’s still hitting enough that you like it and it’s fun,” he said. “The physicality aspect is there and it’s not football, where people are coming at you and trying to hurt you.”
BY THE NUMBERS 2,143
5,205
$105 million
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Number of boys and girls playing high school lacrosse in Colorado during the 1998-99 school year.
Number of boys and girls playing high school lacrosse in Colorado during the 2013-14 school year.
Amount spent on lacrosse equipment in the United States in 2014, according to statista.com
Number of teams in Major League Lacrosse. The league began play in 2001, and its teams include the Denver Outlaws.
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May 7, 2015
Mustangs gallop into playoffs Girls team competing against state’s best By Scott Stocker It’s been an interesting and competitive season for Ralston Valley girls on the lacrosse fields. Now, the Mustangs can only hope they can close the season with a huge success. Ralston Valley, coached by Katie Lohmiller, will take a 12-3 record into the playoffs which got underway this week. The championship game is scheduled for May 20. Lohmiller and her team, which plays in the Jefferson County League, would like nothing better than to be playing on that date. Strange as it may seem, there is only one classification composed of 47 teams for girl’s lacrosse in Colorado. Fruita-Monument has the top record to this date of the season having won 14 games while losing only one. Sitting in the number two position as the season closes down is Cherry Creek, 12-2. The top two leaders are followed by five teams, all with 12-3 records. Joining Ralston Valley on the list is Arapahoe, Aspen, Colorado Academy, and Columbine. Golden also earned a bearth in the tourney as a number-20 seed.
“The girls have come together as a team and they push hard to constantly improve and move to their next level of play,” Lohmiller said. “Their desire has to be one fine team and that is a key. They want to win and to help each other and not just to put individual pressure on anyone.” Senior Sydney Hauffman and juniors Madison Winchester, Olivia Sandoval and Marin Felsoci have been key players throughout the season for Ralston Valley. No doubt, this foursome and their teammates would like nothing better than to go all the way. Ralston Valley has certainly been able to put the ball into the nets. Through the season the Mustangs have been able to score 230 goals while allowing 107. And, the aforementioned quartet have been sparkplugs throughout the year. “Sydney has been a big spark for us,” Lohmiller said. “She is a leader and she is solid with the rest of the girls. Madison is one of the hardest workers and she just seems to have more drive than some of the other girls. She is the heart of the team and just has great desire.” Hauffman and Winchester are certainly high on how the season has progressed for Ralston Valley and they would like nothing better than to finish this one on a high note. “Overall, we’ve had to put in a lot of work
for each other,” said Hauffman, who will continue her career at the University of Indianapolis. “I just want to go out and make the smart passes to my teammates and take care of the ball when I have it. I just want to make sure that we all have our heads on to help each other.” Ralston Valley lost its first game of the season to ThunderRidge, 11-10, but then went on to win the next five games. The Mustangs lost their other two games this season to Columbine, 11-7, and Arapahoe, 14-12. There have been 10 other games this season in which Ralston Valley has scored better than 15 goals. Defensively, they have held their opponents under 10 goals, nine times. And, in a handful of those games, Winchester has been able to produce at least five an outing. “The beginning of the season we started well and we have been able to develop as a team,” said Winchester. “The key is going out and working hard and to play strong defense. I think I’ve grown as a player, but we all have. We just want to have the intensive drive. We don’t like losing.” Juniors Olivia Sandoval and Marin Felsoci have also come on strong this season for Ralston Valley. “Olivia just continues to develop and is confident,” Lohmiller said. “She works
hard for the girls and is a leader in practice that helps get them going. Marin has also matured into a fine leader. She is a skilled player with many capabilities and can be dynamic out there on the field.” And, it’s the dynamics that Sandoval and Felsoci would like to see continued on the field. “We want to keep meshing together as a team,” Sandoval said. “We work hard with our team and we just don’t like to lose and we never give up. Our key is to take our game to the next level. I, too, what to play at a higher level. I’m going to Fresno State and want to continue playing in college.” Added Felsoci, “it’s been good and strong this year and I’m having a good season. I just want to help and have that good interaction in practice to help all of us play at a higher level. We just don’t want to settle at a lower level. “I want to keep my game strong and play hard to get us to the next level,” Felsoci said. “I’m going to go Piffer University in North Carolina and will play there.” “All the girls want to play as hard as they can and I’m pleased with the efforts they have been able to do,” Lohmiller said. “It’s been a good season and we just want to keep playing as long as we can.”
Arvada girls take a pelting Bulldogs played hard but couldn’t stop D’Evelyn
I miss being in the field but I really like playing goalie. I’ve played all the positions in soccer and goalie is the hardest to play.” She said she likes sports and she plays softball, basketball, throw the shot and discus in track and play soccer.
By Tom Munds
tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com There was no lack of effort on Arvada’s part but they couldn’t counter the explosive attack as they lost the April 22 league girls soccer game to D’Evelyn, 10-0. “We took over a program that was rebuilding and that is still in progress,” Bulldogs Coach Liana Signorile said after the game. “This is a great group of players and wouldn’t choose any other group of girls. They are working hard and I am proud of how far we have come since day one.” Key moments: The first 10 minutes of the half was a see-saw battle but gradually D’Evelyn took control of the tempo of play. They scored first and kept up the pressure, put the ball in the net to make the score 10-0 so the game ended at the end of the first half. Key players/statistics: Arvada has battled but only won one game as they bested Manual 2-1 on March 19. Despite determined efforts, the team has only scored five goals this season. They said it: Signorile said the team has struggled so all season, the focus hasn’t been the score but working on personal improvement. She also said everyone pitches in and is willing to move into different positions to help the team. Maranda Diaz is an example as the freshman who started
Arvada goalie Maranda Diaz scoops up the ball to prevent D’Evelyn’s Becca Mazur (4) from kicking the ball into the net during the April 28 league girls soccer game. Diaz made the save but D’Evelyn won the game, 10-0. Photo by Tom Munds the season as a midfielder has move in to play goalie. “I think the reason I am in goal is because I talk well to the other players,” she said. “I had never played goalie before but we had a problem with communication so they moved me up from junior varsity to be the varsity goalie.
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Good and bad for Rams baseball Ramirez pitches no-hitter as team hopes for playoffs By Scott Stocker It’s been an interesting season for the Green Mountain boys baseball team this season, one the players call up-anddown. Yet, despite the final outcome for the year, the Rams are pleased with the results. Green Mountain, coached by Brad Madden, finished the regular season, 13-6 overall and 6-3 in the Jefferson County League. Of course, he could only wish the total outcome for the THE NO-HIT EFFORT regular season would have been better. The GREEN MOUNTAIN 4, EVERGREEN 0 Rams have been able to put the runs across the Evergreen 0000000 — 000 plate though, scoring Green Mountain 000040x — 460 167 times while allowing 55 through the reguE (At bat, hits, runs, RBI): Ryker Eagen, 3-0lar season schedule. 0, Liam Daly, 3-0-0, Dane Kapande, 3-0-0, The team “lucked Alex Moens, 2-0-0, Sam Hudd, 2-0-0, Dylan out” in just making a Schmoker 2-0-0, Eli Ausman, 2-0-0, Ben wild card berth into the Setlak 1-0-0, Brett Muscatello, 1-0-0, Adpost season, according dison Leinen 1-0-0, Ben Dlin, 1-0-0. Totals: to Madden. 21-0-0-0. Losing pitcher, Dane Kapande. Green Mountain’s GM (At bat, hits, runs, RBI):Wyatt biggest win of the seaFeatherston 3-1-1-2, Reid Effrein 3-1-0-1, son, in terms of runs Cole Shetterly 3-0-0-0, Talon Schaller scored, was against 3-0-0-0, Josh Ramirez 3-2-1-0, Chase Thornton, a 24-1 vicUpson 3-1-0-0, Anthony Martinez 3-1-1-1, tory. Their biggest loss Luke Kuberski 2-0-0-0, Braden Carpenter of the season, again in 2-0-0-0. Totals: 25-6-4-4. Winning pitcher: terms of runs allowed, Josh Ramirez. was 2-7 against Valor Christian. “It has been interesting this year and the boys have played tough baseball,” said Madden, in his sixth season at Green Mountain. “I’m certainly pleased with the efforts that the boys have been able to put forth. We have the potential to finish strong and we’ll just have to see how it comes out.” Pitcher Josh Ramirez came through with a tremendous finish in his final regular season game on the mound against Evergreen, April 29. That tremendous finish, by the way, was a no hitter, won by a 4-0 score. “I felt like we have had an up and down season, but we have played hard and no one has really run away from us,” Ramirez said. “I’m 5-2 this year and I feel that I’ve been finding myself out there. I like the way my teammates go out and try to do their best no matter what are situations may be at the time in any game. “We all just want to go out and do the best we can each time out,” Ramirez said. “All the guys have worked hard this season and that makes for an enjoyable year, win or lose. We’ve had some good close games and some have gotten away from us.” Anthony Martinez, who has pitched and played in the outfield for Green Mountain, was an Academic, All-conference selection last season, and he could well achieve the same status again this Spring. “We just want to keep coming on tough and we want to make the best of it,” said Martinez. “The season has been good, but we are not where we want to be right now. Friendships have been important for us and that certainly helps when we play. We’ll just have to see what happens.” Chase Upson, who can be at home whenever he plays at third base or in the outfield, also earned All-academic, All-conference honors last season. “It’s been a tough season, with the good and the bad,” Upson said. “I think we overlooked some of our competition this year. I just work hard to do my job and it’s been fun. I believe in my team and I also want to take care of myself out there. We want to make a strong run here at the end of the season.” And, it’s a strong effort that Wyatt Featherston, who earned All-state honors a last season, wants to see from himself as well as his teammates. He has been strong on the mound and also in the outfield for the Rams during their 2015 campaign. “We just want to stay plugged in,” Featherston said. “We’ve had some bad losses, but we had the good wins too. I just want to stay with myself and in my personal zone on the court, and do what I have to do and help my teammates. We’ve put in some good efforts. I think we’re excited on how we might be able to pull through.” Ramirez was certainly pleased with his no-hitter against Evergreen as was coach Madden. Not only that, but he would score the first run of the game, certainly considered the game winner. Following his opening inning double in the fifth, he would eventually be driven in by Anthony Martinez. “This is my second no-hitter, but first on the varsity,” Ramirez said. “I felt I had my best stuff and this is cool. You don’t see something like this very often. I was spot up on my pitching.” “Josh just had that fine game and he got us rolling,” Madden said. “But he had plenty of help in the outfield as the guys came through with a fine defensive effort all around. From there, we were able to go out and get them with our bats.” Featherston would also account for a pair of runs driven home in the inning via a double and would eventually score the fourth run on a single by Reid Effrein. “Josh really put out a fine effort for us today,” Featherston said. “Yet, this was a game in which we all were able to come through and help him get the no-hitter. We played tough and we came through with a fine win.” However, the final game of the regular season didn’t go Green Mountains way as the Rams were beaten by D’Evelyn, 3-1, April 30. D’Evelyn finished the regular season, 18-1, and will certainly be counted among the favorites as the state playoffs get underway.
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JEFFCO SPORTS ROUNDUP Girls Tennis
Class 5A State Tennis Qualifiers to be played May 7-9 at Gates Tennis Center: 1 Doubles - Ralston Valley - Haley Weidemann/Adrien Horowitz 2 Doubles - Ralston Valley - Kelsey Maass/Lucy Sherman 3 Doubles - Lakewood - Wendy Dietz/ Leah Shaffner 4 Doubles - Ralston Valley - Riley Knipp/Priya Keller, Lakewood- Gianna Neathammer/Josie Osberg 1 Singles - Ralston Valley - Bella Melena 2 Singles - Lakewood - Paige Stockton 3 Singles - Ralston Valley - Murphy Harr Class 4A State Tennis Qualifiers to be played May 7-9 at Pueblo City Park: 1 Doubles - D’Evelyn - Izzy Lydens/Rachel Wilmot 2 Doubles - D’Evelyn - Angi Reed/Taylor Whatley, Wheat Ridge - Melanie Bochantin/Jolie Garcia 3 Doubles - D’Evelyn - Maggie Hime/ Elisa Dean 4 Doubles - D’Evelyn - Trinity Payne/ Cammy Lee 2 Singles - D’Evelyn - Kara Robbins 3 Singles - D’Evelyn - Kellie Geschwentner, Standley Lake - Sarah Cleaveland
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Castle View 5, Bear Creek 1 - Bear Creek trailed by only a 1-0 margin at halftime but allowed four second-half goals in a home loss to Castle View on April 30. Columbine 6, Pomona 3 - The Panthers played the No. 8 Rebels to a 3-3 second-half standstill, unfortunately for the Panthers Columbine scored three goals in the opening half and won on April 29. Grace Ford, Morgan Sorensen, and Holley Ciberay each scored a goal. Pomona 1, Bear Creek 0 - Pomona scored a second-half goal and defeated Bear Creek at home on April 27. Littleton 10, Arvada 0 - Arvada was shut out at home in a league loss to Littleton on April 30. D’Evelyn 1, Denver South 0 - D’Evelyn scored the match’s only goal in the second half to defeat Denver South on May 1. D’Evelyn 10, Arvada 0 - The Jaguars scored 10 first-half goals in a home win over Arvada on April 28. The Pinnacle 3, Jefferson 0 - The Saints
were shutout on the road in a league loss to The Pinnacle on April 29. Lakewood 1, D’Evelyn 0 - Delainee Evans converted a Hannah Straussberger pass into the game’s only goal in the first half of a Lakewood win at home on April 30. Lakewood 2, Arvada West 2 (2OT) - Ali McLagan scored once in each half for Lakewood and Arvada West scored two second-half goals as the teams battled to a draw on April 29 at Arvada West. Weld Central 10, Alameda 0 - Weld Central scored five times in each half as Alameda was defeated at home on May 1. Vista PEAK Prep 4, Alameda 1 - Alameda surrendered two goals in each half and fell on the road in league play on April 30. Skyview 4, Alameda 0 - Jamie Gallegos made 12 saves in goal for the Pirates but they were held scoreless in a home loss to Skyview on April 29. Green Mountain 2, Arvada West 1 (2OT) - Green Mountain scored the gamewinner 18 minutes in extra-time to defeat Arvada West on the road April 30. Annika Brunger scored in the loss for the Wildcats. Green Mountain 0, Valor Christian 0 (2OT) - Unranked Green Mountain held No. 2 Valor scoreless for 100 minutes as they earned a draw in a league match at home on April 28. The Rams won five corners and forced the Valor keeper into nine saves. Littleton 3, Wheat Ridge 0 - Wheat Ridge could not find the back of the net despite nine shots on goal in a league loss at Littleton on April 28. Evergreen 1, Standley Lake 0 - Standley Lake allowed a second-half goal and was defeated by No. 3 Evergreen in a league match on April 28. Caylie Hartman and Nicole Brock combined to record six saves in goal for the Gators. Peak to Peak 2, Faith Christian 1 - Faith Christian was defeated by a second-half goal in a league match with Peak to Peak on April 28. Amanda Lopez scored on a Jaalah Roberts feed to send the match to halftime in a 1-1 lock. McKenna Louth made 10 saves in goal in the loss. ThunderRidge 2, Ralston Valley 0 - Topranked ThunderRidge defeated Ralston Valley with two second-half goals on April 30. The Mustangs could not find the net despite forcing the Grizzlies keeper into six
saves. Ralston Valley 5, Niwot 0 - The Mustangs recorded their 10th win of the season with a shutout of Niwot on the road on April 28. Rachel Bolin and Alyssa Kaiser scored twice each and Mackenzi Kirschner found the net in the win. Ralston Valley 10, Dakota Ridge 0 - Three players scored multiple goals, including a hat trick from Emma Musson, as Ralston Valley earned a big road win over Dakota Ridge on April 27. Alyssa Kaiser scored twice, claiming the league lead in goals with 14, and Alaina Snedden also scored twice. Mullen 3, Golden 2 - Katie Tubbs scored two second-half goals for Golden, but the Demons fell to No. 10 Mullen on the road on April 30. Quinn Cusack and Katie Kriedle each assisted one of Tubbs’ goals. Golden 7, Conifer 0 - Golden overwhelmed league-opponent Conifer on the road on April 28. Hannah Stoner and Lauren Edwards scored two goals apiece in the win and Quinn Cook, Katie Kriedle, and Noelle VanLerberhe each found the net for Golden. Golden 9, Montbello 0 - The Demons ran their out-of-league record to 5-0 this season with a home win over Montbello on April 27. Hannah Stoner and Katie Tubbs scored twice each and Emily Oltmanns converted a penalty in the win. Ralston Valley - Our March 12 roundup erroneously omitted the first career goal for Ralston Valley senior Hannah Andresen in a 5-0 win over Grand Junction on March 7.
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Columbine 14, Lakewood 2 - Lakewood was defeated by No. 6 Columbine at home on April 29. Fossil Ridge 16, Lakewood 4 - Lakewood fell behind 13-1 at the halftime break of a loss to Fossil Ridge on the road on April 27. Wheat Ridge 10, Columbine 6 - Wheat Ridge travelled and defeated No. 6 Columbine in league play on April 27. After holding a 4-0 lead at the end of one, the Farmers saw their lead cut to 5-4 at halftime. In a big second half, Wheat Ridge held Columbine to a single goal each quarter to earn the upset. Evergreen 9, Green Mountain 7 -The
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Rams scored five times in the fourth quarter but could not overcome their deficit in a league loss at home on April 27. Jack Day and Gage Gurule each scored three goals for Green Mountain.
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Golden 20, Summit 11 - Sage Windell scored six goals and provided six assists in a 12-point for the Golden senior in a win on May 2. Morgan Dasch scored five goals and had four assists. Gaby Hayden recorded 16 saves in a busy day in goal. Ralston Valley 15, Golden 11 - Ralston Valley and Golden each had two players score five goals as the supporting cast of Mustangs outplayed the Demons to a league win on the road on April 30. Golden’s Morgan Dasch finished with five goals and four assists and Olivia Hayden collected five goals and six ground balls. Ralston Valley was led by Jessica Gibson’s five goals and five ground balls and Sydney Hauffman’s five goals. Ralston Valley 18, Green Mountain 3 - Ralston Valley jumped out to a 13-1 halftime lead to cruise to a league win at home on April 28 over Green Mountain. Marin Felsoci and Sydney Hauffman scored five goals each and Alexus Hopkins made five saves in goal for the tenth-ranked Mustangs. Colorado Academy 18, Golden 6 Golden fell to No. 2 Colorado Academy at home in a non-league contest on April 29. Golden’s Morgan Dasch scored three goals and assisted two others in the loss. Golden 19, Conifer 5 - Sage Windell (six goals, one assist) and Morgan Dasch (four goals, three assists) each notched seven points to lead Golden to a league win at Confier on April 28. Kat Adams scored three goals and Michaela Hunt added two as eight Demons found the scoring column. Dakota Ridge 14, Wheat Ridge 13 (2OT) - Ryann Pierce scored six goals and Serena Smith recorded 12 saves, but it was not enough as Wheat Ridge was defeated in double overtime on the road on April 30. Grandview 14, Wheat Ridge 4 - Grandview scored seven goals each half and Wheat Ridge could only manage two goals Roundup continues on Page 23
SALOME’S STARS FOR RELEASE WEEK OF MAY 4, 2015
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The Lamb is usually excited about taking on a new challenge. But if that’s a touch of doubt you’re feeling, maybe it’s you telling yourself to go slow on this until you learn more about it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Accepting new commitments when you haven’t yet finished the batch on hand could be a bit rash. Better to ease up on the new ones until you get further along with your current lot. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Reward yourself for what’s sure to be a dynamic week with a getaway to someplace wonderful, hopefully with a wonderful someone. You’ll return refreshed and ready for what’s ahead.
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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Some people might be anxious about your plans. So you need to take time to explain what you expect to do and how you expect do it. And don’t forget to ask for suggestions. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Dealing with an unfamiliar problem can be difficult. The wisest course you can take is to ask for advice from those who have been where you are and have come through it. Good luck. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Tackle a frustrating job problem by considering possibilities you might have ignored before. This reassures colleagues you’re serious about finding a solution, even if it’s not totally yours. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your balanced approach to life proves to be helpful this week when someone you care for needs your spiritual comfort, while someone else benefits from your tough-love practicality. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Once again, you’re likely to be asked to keep a secret for someone. But do you really want to do so? Be honest with yourself and with your needs before you make any such commitment. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Taking a more direct approach from the more diplomatic one you’ve used before could make a difference in finally resolving a too-long-held disagreement. Try it. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Being asked for advice is flattering to the Sea Goat, who has a habit of saying the right thing. This time, expect someone to be especially impressed and to act on that sentiment. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) With a number of pressures easing, your project could be making a lot more progress than you expected by this time. That’s great news. But don’t let yourself be distracted; stay with it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An interesting challenge looms that could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Discuss this with colleagues who could have much to contribute and who might want to join with you. BORN THIS WEEK: Your heart is always open to offer loving concern for others. And they, in turn, reach out to complete the circle. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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each half in a non-league loss at the Stutler Bowl on April 28.
Baseball
Brush 14, Faith Christian 12 - Brush scored nine runs in the in the sixth inning to come back and beat Faith Christian on May 2. Faith led 10-5 before the nine-run inning propelled Brush to the win. Faith Christian 14, Jefferson Academy 4 AJ Stephens finished 3-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs and three runs scored to lead Faith Christian to a five-inning win on May 1. Luke Bote scored four runs and Marcus Graves scored three times for the Eagles. Sheridan 14, Jefferson 7 - Jefferson was defeated on the road at Sheridan in the regular-season finale on April 30. Bennett 10, Jefferson 0 - Jefferson only managed two walks in a five-inning shutout at home in league play on April 28. Littleton 9, Arvada 2 - Adam Buelter hit a solo home run and Chris Smith drove a run in, but Arvada fell on the road at Littleton on April 30. Wheat Ridge 8, Valor Christian 5 - An eight-run fifth inning lifted No 1 Wheat Ridge to a win over Valor on April 30. Wheat Ridge 11, Arvada 0 - Nate Sanchez finished 3-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, five RBIs, and two runs scored as No. 1 Wheat Ridge defeated Arvada in five innings on April 29. Sylas Anderson and Travis Cowan held Arvada to three hits in the win. D’Evelyn 3, Green Mountain 1 - Secondranked D’Evelyn travelled and won at No.
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grown over its six years. Now with 25 students participating annually, the program’s teachers and mentors have decided to expand the program to Faith’s middle and elementary school levels. This move, slated for the 2015-2016 school year, will help students learn about the mechanical trade and get them excited about the various functioning parts and elements of robotics. “We want to make learning fun, and get them excited about learning programming and what they’re going to be learning in robotics,” said Randy Miller, mentor of the robotics team. The courses, designed by the robotics department at Carnegie Mellon University, teaches students a variety of skills targeted towards their grade level. From artistic development to coding and software develop-
8 Green Mountain, both rankings from CHSAANow.com’s latest Class 4A Baseball rankings, on April 30 behind a 15-strikeout game from Cameron Brown. Brown allowed three hits and the lone run in a complete game win. Trace Mulberry got in on the strikeout action on the mound for Green Mountain as he struck out 10 while allowing three runs on six hits in seven innings. D’Evelyn 10, Valor Christian 8 - D’Evelyn’s Matt Helmreich went 4-for-4 with a double, two triples, and three RBI as the No. 2 -ranked Jaguars held off Valor on April 29. Jonathan Strotz recorded three hits, including a triple, and drove in three runs for D’Evelyn. Green Mountain 4, Evergreen 0 - Josh Ramirez tossed a no-hitter with eight strikeouts as No. 8 Green Mountain upset No. 4 Evergreen at home on April 29. Ramirez was one walk shy of a perfect game and added two doubles in a 2-for-3 day at the plate. Evergreen 3, Golden 0 - Golden’s bullpen held No. 4 Evergreen scoreless over the final three innings, but the Demons bats were kept silent in a loss on April 30. Paul Richy and Wylie Borden each had two hits as the Demons were held to six hits as a team. Conifer 6, Golden 5 - Paul Richy went 3-for-4 at the plate and scored two runs and Matt Kneeskern drove in two runs for Golden, but Conifer broke open a 5-5 game with the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning on April 29. Skyview 9, Alameda 5 - The Pirates’ Angel Mojica finished 3-for-5 with a RBI at the plate, but Skyview defeated Alameda on May 1. Anthony Bellante finished 2-for-4 with a double and a RBI for Alameda. Alameda 9, Skyview 8 - Alameda allowed seven runs over the final two innings to fall behind 8-7 entering its final at-bat where the Pirates scored twice to win in walk-off fash-
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Jennings, P.E. on the following proposed ordinances and Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Phone 720-898-7643 thereafter will consider them for final pasReed Construction Data CITY OF ARVADA sage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to - www.reedpsp.com Timothy R. Hoos, P.E. www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System City Engineer Current Legal Notices, then click on the at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com 8101 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002 title of the ordinance you wish to view. No cost bid documents may be obtained The full text version is also available in at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on Legal Notice No.: 42607 printed form in the City Clerk’s office. or after April 23, 2015. Bid documents First Publication: April 23, 2015 Contact 720.898.7550 if you have quesmay also be obtained at the office of the Last Publication: May 7, 2015 tions. City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript CB15-018: An Ordinance Amending set, which is non-refundable. and the Arvada Press Chapter 14, Animals, of the Arvada City ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE Code by Amending Various Provisions MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: Thereof Relating to the Keeping of Mini770 LF: Furnish and Install 15” HDPE and Public Notice ature Goats and Other Animals, and RCP Amending Section 5.3.3.J of the Land De400 LF: Furnish and Install 18” RCP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING velopment Code Relating to the Keeping 300 LF: Furnish and Install 24” RCP The following variances from the Land of Animals 51 LF: Furnish and Install 24” X 36” ERCP Development Code (LDC) have been 19 EA: Furnish and Install Precast Manrequested: Legal Notice No.: 42679 holes and Inlets VAR2015-0008, Johann Kula, 6690 First Publication: May 7, 2015 1200 LF: Channel Rehabilitation Kendrick Dr., requests the following variMiscellaneous items include pipe, manLast Publication: May 7, 2015 ances: hole, and inlet removal and disposal of exPublisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript 1.) to leave as constructed a carport that isting facilities, connections to existing faand the Arvada Press is 3 ft. from the side (east) property line cilities, traffic control, flared end sections, when Section 6.2.1 of the LDC requires a concrete flatwork removal and replace10 ft. side setback. PUBLIC NOTICE ment, and other appurtenances. 2.) to leave as constructed a carport that Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers is 10 ft. from the front (south) property line ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS must be familiar with the current City of when Section 6.2.1 of the LDC requires a Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards 25 ft. front setback. Arvada Project No. 15-DR-20 entitled and Specifications for the Design and Hearing thereon will be held before the 2015 Miscellaneous Drainage Projects Construction of Public Improvements, Board of Adjustment on May 26, 2015 will be received at the office of the City dated July 19, 2011, which will be comat 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Engineer until 10:00 am on May 14, 2015 bined with the Bid Documents to form the Ralston Road, when and where you may and then publicly opened and read aloud. Contract Documents for the Project. A speak at the hearing. Additional informaThe BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Adcopy of the Standards may be obtained tion can be obtained from the Community vertisement for Bids, Information for Bidfrom the office of City Engineer upon a Development Department or written comders, Special Conditions, Addendum when non-refundable payment of $30.00. The ments may be filed therewith no later than issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid Standards are also available in the Engin8 days prior to the hearing. Schedule forms, and the Project Draw-
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ion over Skyview on April 29. Alex Sanchez tripled to drive in two runs and Angel Mojica doubled and drove in two runs for Alameda. Ralston Valley 4, Lakewood 3 - A threerun fourth inning was enough as the Mustangs held off the Tigers on May 2. Reed Hutchin pitched the final three innings in relief for Ralston Valley and held Lakewood hitless over the three frames. Danny Collins hit a two-run home run for Lakewood in the bottom of the first to take a 2-0 lead that held until the fourth inning. Chatfield 4, Bear Creek 2 - Bear Creek was held to single a run in the first and sixth innings in a loss to Chatfield on May 2. Lakewood 7, Bear Creek 5 - The Bears scored four runs over the final two innings, but Lakewood held on for the league win at home on April 30. Trevor Kehe hit his second home run of the season and finished with three RBIs and Danny Collins hit a solo home run, his fifth this season. Lakewood 11, Dakota Ridge 10 (9 innings) - Dakota Ridge scored four runs in the sixth inning to force extra innings where Lakewood scored twice in the bottom of the ninth inning to win on April 28. Marcel Sanchez and Danny Collins each hit a solo home run and scored twice for Lakewood. Luke Klatke finished 3-for-5 with three RBIs and two runs scored. Ralston Valley 3, Chatfield 0 - Ralston Valley’s Joe Millar threw a complete-game, two-hit shutout as the Mustangs won on the road in league play on April 30. Millar struck out eight and walked only one in the win. Don Sherman hit a two-RBI doubles for Ralston Valley. Ralston Valley 4, Columbine 3 - Ralston Valley withstood a Rebel comeback attempt to hold on and win a league contest on the road on April 28. Each of Columbine’s three
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the move will allow the organizations to increase staffing, outreach, community involvement and, most importantly, donations. “The whole Jefferson County area, lots of new moms, lots of young families — which is the market we need to reach — to let new moms know about the opportunity to donate milk, if they have that freezer full of milk that they know their baby is not going to use.” For more information about Mothers’ Milk Bank or the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, visit www. rmchildren.org.
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MAIL, E-MAIL OR FAX: the public hearing held on the 4th day Colorado Community Media, of May, 2015: Ordinance 4497: An Ordinance Rezon722 Washington Ave., ing Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Reno Park, from R-M (Residential Unit 210,Public Golden, CO 80401 ... Notice Multi-Family) to R-SL (Residential-Small Lot), and Amending the Official Zoning editor@coloradocommunitymedia.com NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, W. 303-468-2592 TheFax following variances from the Land 57th & Yarrow Street
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 15-SR-03 entitled Ralston Trunk Sewer Line Cleaning and Inspection will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on May 19, 2015 and then publicly opened and Ordinance 4498: An Ordinance Annexread aloud. ing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of AdDavenport Property, 4955 Carr Street vertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when Ordinance 4499: An Ordinance Rezonissued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid ing Certain Land Within the City of ArSchedule forms, and the Project Drawvada, Davenport Property, from Jefferson ings (11”x17”) may be examined at the folCounty R-2 (Residential) to City of Arlowing locations: vada R-I (One and Two Family ResidCity of Arvada Engineering Division ence), and Amending the Official Zoning 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 80002 4955 Carr Street Dodge Plan Room – Ordinance 4500: An Ordinance Amending Subsection 6.2.5 (“Olde Town BuildTo advertise your publicwww.construction.com notices call 303-566-4100 ISqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite ing Form Standards”) of Section 6.2 (“In115, Denver, Colorado 80202 tensity of Use, Lot Dimensions, Lot CoverReed Construction Data age, and Setbacks”) and Amending Subwww.reedpsp.com section 8.7.1 (“Enlargement”) of Section Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System 8.7 (“Nonconforming Structures”) of the at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com Land Development Code No cost bid documents may be obtained Ordinance 4501: An Ordinance Amendat www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on ing Certain Provisions of Division 3, or after May 5, 2015. Bid documents may Smoking Restricted in Public Places, of also be obtained at the office of the City Article VII, Air Pollution, of Chapter 38, Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, Environment, of the Arvada City Code to which is non-refundable. Make it Unlawful to Smoke Electronic ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE Smoking Devices in Public Places or MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: Sports Arenas, to Prohibit Minors from En19 LF Clean and Inspect 18” tering Smoking Businesses, and to ProVCP Sanitary Sewer Main hibit the Sale or Distribution of Electronic Smoking Devices and Other Smoking 10,645 LF Clean and Inspect 21” Products to Minors VCP Sanitary Sewer Main 2,242 LF Clean and Inspect 27” Legal Notice No.: 42681 PVC Sanitary Sewer Main First Publication: May 7, 2015 893 LF Clean and Inspect 30” RCP Last Publication: May 7, 2015 Sanitary Sewer Main 14,818 LF Clean and Inspect 36” RCP Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Sanitary Sewer Main Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards Public Notice and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS dated July 19, 2011, which will be comSealed bids for the construction of City of bined with the Bid Documents to form the Arvada Project No. 15-SR-03 entitled RalContract Documents for the Project. A ston Trunk Sewer Line Cleaning and Incopy of the Standards may be obtained spection will be received at the office of from the office of the City Engineer upon a the City Engineer until 10:00 am on May non-refundable payment of $30.00. Hold19, 2015 and then publicly opened and ers will be notified when supplemental reread aloud. visions and additions are available as they The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Adare adopted. The Standards are also vertisement for Bids, Information for Bidavailable for viewing at no cost on the ders, Special Conditions, Addendum when City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holdissued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid ers are responsible for keeping current Schedule forms, and the Project Drawtheir City of Arvada Engineering Code of ings (11”x17”) may be examined at the folStandards and Specifications. lowing locations: Project Engineer for the work is Matt City of Arvada Engineering Division Knight, P.E., Telephone 720-898-7660. 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado CITY OF ARVADA 80002 Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com Legal Notice No.: 42682 ISqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite First Publication: May 7, 2015 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Last Publication: May 14, 2015 Reed Construction Data Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript www.reedpsp.com and the Arvada Press Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after May 5, 2015. Bid documents may
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Development Code (LDC) have been requested: VAR2015-0008, Johann Kula, 6690 Kendrick Dr., requests the following variances: 1.) to leave as constructed a carport that is 3 ft. from the side (east) property line when Section 6.2.1 of the LDC requires a 10 ft. side setback. 2.) to leave as constructed a carport that is 10 ft. from the front (south) property line when Section 6.2.1 of the LDC requires a 25 ft. front setback. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on May 26, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may speak at the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Department or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT /s/ Jenny Riley, Secretary
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runs came in the sixth and seventh innings after Ralston Valley built a 4-0 lead. Dalton Pribble drove a run in and scored a run and Reed Hutchin earned the win with seven innings on the mound allowing three runs, two earned, on eight hits. Arvada West 7, Pomona 6 - Pomona scored twice in the top of the seventh to knot its contest with Arvada West at 6-6 before the Wildcats won with a walk-off in the bottom of the inning on May 2. Garret Zanon finished 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double for Pomona. Dakota Ridge 11, Arvada West 1 - Luke Lastoczy drove in Joe Kraus in the bottom of the first inning for the Wildcats lone run in a five-inning loss to Dakota Ridge on April 30. Bear Creek 14, Arvada West 4 - Christian Hiep, Kolby Bonato, Nick Madrid, and Brett Carr each drove in two runs to lead Bear Creek five inning, league win at home on April 28. Hiep finished 3-for-3 and scored three times and Medrid finished 3-for-4 with two run scored. Littleton 16, Standley Lake 8 - Half of the Gators’ eight runs came in the bottom of the seventh inning in an attempted comeback that fell short at home on April 29. Conifer 10, Standley Lake 4 - Standley Lake let a game that was tied at 4-4 after five innings get away from it as the Gators lost on the road on April 27. Columbine 11, Pomona 1 - Darrick Watts drove in Tanner Robinson for Pomona’s only run in a loss to Columbine on April 30. Chatfield 9, Pomona 1 - Garret Zanon’s fifth inning solo home run was the only run scored for Pomona in a loss to Chatfield on April 29. Darrick Watts and Zach Langerak each had a single in three plate appearances. — Compiled by Chase Ellis, cellis@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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Legal Notice No.: 42680 First Publication: May 7, 2015 Last Publication: May 7, 2015 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 4th day of May, 2015: Ordinance 4497: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Reno Park, from R-M (Residential Multi-Family) to R-SL (Residential-Small Lot), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, W. 57th & Yarrow Street Ordinance 4498: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, Davenport Property, 4955 Carr Street Ordinance 4499: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Davenport Property, from Jefferson County R-2 (Residential) to City of Arvada R-I (One and Two Family Residence), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 4955 Carr Street Ordinance 4500: An Ordinance Amending Subsection 6.2.5 (“Olde Town Building Form Standards”) of Section 6.2 (“Intensity of Use, Lot Dimensions, Lot Coverage, and Setbacks”) and Amending Subsection 8.7.1 (“Enlargement”) of Section 8.7 (“Nonconforming Structures”) of the Land Development Code Ordinance 4501: An Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of Division 3, Smoking Restricted in Public Places, of
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