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North Arvada wonders: Where are the seats? School board gives $15 million, but rest of funding a mystery By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com The Jefferson County School Board approved $15 million to help fund a new school in Northwest Arvada, yet questions around the utilization of these funds, the location, and how that school will look remain unanswered. “I don’t understand all the nuances of what it means to take money out of the underspend,” said Darcie Bolton Weiser, a parent at Meiklejohn Elementary School. “I’m afraid that maybe that’s not the most effective way to use those dollars.” During the board’s budget development talk, Board President Ken Witt made the motion to use the dollars from this year’s budget underspend — savings from various funds — to fund the creation of a new school in Northwest Arvada. “I believe we have available funds of $15 million, I believe we have an acute need for construction of a new facility in the Northwest Corridor and I believe we should use those funds to accomplish that,” he said. The $15 million would pay for a portion of what the district’s facilities team has sug-
gested – building a $25 million state-of-theart K-8 school at the Table Rock location, located at 58th Avenue and Highway 93. The 10-acre site would accommodate the 800-1,000 students, and would bring relief to the overcrowding at nearby West Woods and Meiklejohn Elementary schools. The new school would also affect the boundaries for those in the Arvada West, Golden and Ralston Valley articulation areas “The schools that we build, the schools that we are proposing, will be state of the art schools appropriate to the educational needs of today’s students,” said Facilities Executive Director Tim Reed. This move, while many note is a step towards solving the issue, raised concerns about whether that is the right way to spend the dollars, while other longstanding projects, such as the Sierra Elementary Phase II build out (also in Arvada), hang in the balance. “They have to act in tandem if we’re going to do this,” said Jeffco Superintendent Dan McMinimee of completing the Sierra project and building a new school. “There’s four or five schools that will be impacted … We recognize there’s going to be additional seats put up in the North Area, but we’re trying to manage the movement of boundaries multiple times.” A disconnect continues between the board and district staff regarding funding.
Inside West Woods Elementary School, many classrooms, such as this 29-student half-day kindergarten class, are at their limit for capacity. Normally, this class should be 20-22 students. Photo by Crystal Anderson According to facilities staff, the only way to build a new school and finish the Sierra Project, would be by the purchase of $40 million in Certificates of Participations (COP). For the board majority, this isn’t an option, and the three asked the district staff to look into and report back with any other funding ideas and surplus sites that could be liquidated to raise the needed funds. For now, no concrete long-term plan has
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been established to solve the over capacity issue for current and future students at West Woods and Meiklejohn Elementary Schools. “Now we have $15 million dollars … for what?” Bolton Weiser said. “Nothing happened. There’s $15 million sort of sitting in a black hole — we really have no more answers now than we did nine months ago.”
Vaping banned in public places In-store sampling still allowed By Crystal Anderson
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Following the unveiling of the Vicory Clock, a testament to the legacy left behind by Olde Town business owner Justin Vicory, family and friends gathered around his wife, DeeDee, for a hug and to celebrate his life. Photo by Clarke Reader
In a 5-2 vote, the Arvada City Council banned the use of vaporizers and other electronic smoking devices in public places. The ordinance, which was passed during a May 4 Arvada City Council public hearing, didn’t allow sampling within vapor retailers as originally written, an aspect many said is crucial to the success of not only the business, but to the consumer as well. “My standpoints on this issue are quite complicated,” said Sari Isaak, a member of the vaping community. “Many people who find they cannot quit smoking cigarettes with the patches or the gum, they fall short on it and come to us in the vaping community looking for another answer.” For vapers, like Isaak, the issue around the ordinance wasn’t about vaping publicly, but rather the language restricting the retailers’ and consumers’ ability to sample various e-juices. “In-store sampling is what concerns us the most … It’s a very consultative experience among our businesses,” said Mike Weber, president of the Colorado Vape Association. “Instore sampling is essential — it’s part of our practice, and by banning it will drive businesses out of Arvada.” Following the hearing and some council discussion, Councilman John Marriott proposed an amendment to allow specialty vapor stores, such as Arvada’s Elements of Vapor and Vapor Clouds, to sample out flavored e-juice to consumers and potential customers within the store prior to making a purchase. “These businesses that exist in Arvada, these are valuable members of our community,” Marriott said. “I think this amendment allows 99 percent of what Mr. Doyle and other anti-smoking people want to gain, which is the use of vapor devices in public will not happen … the only exception is that businesses that are currently operating will be able to operate as is.” With much rejoicing from the audience, the amendment passed 6-1, with Councilman Bob Fifer opposing, due to his desire for the ban to to have no exceptions. With the amendment, the ordinance specifically bans the use of electronic smoking devices, such as e-cigarettes and vaporizers, any place where smoking is currently illegal. It places a ban on the use of such devices or the selling of these devices to minors, but allows for specialty vapor stores (which derive a majority of their income from the sales of these devices and their accessories) to sample out products prior to purchase. “For me the compelling evidence and testimony is that because of all the different flavors and the ability to be able to try different types, particularly for individuals who are trying to get off smoking,” said Mayor Marc Williams, “it makes sense to allow the sampling.”
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Arc marks anniversary Organization grows to meet expanding needs of clients
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creader@colorado communitymedia.com When it came time for Lloyd Lewis, president and CEO of Arc Thrift Stores, to celebrate his first decade with the organization, there was no doubt about whom he wanted to celebrate with — the more than 200 Arc Ambassadors (employees with disabilities) the company has hired in his tenure. “They are party people — I take it as a good sign the conga line started within an hour,” he said. “When I started here, we only had about 10 employees with disabilities — adding so many more has been embraced throughout the entire company.” Arc Thrift Stores, which is headquartered in Lakewood, has grown by leaps and bounds in the past 10 years, and the company has had to grow and change to provide services desperately needed by those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We enacted better business practices and emphasized our mission,” Lewis said. The company’s mission maintains a dedication to “creating and funding programs that serve those individuals living with intellectual/developmental disabilities, with complex and evolving needs.” Arc addresses those needs through its operation of 22 thrift stores and 15 donation sites throughout the state. The stores provide funding to Arc Chapter, which in turn provides advocacy for the organization’s clients. Lewis said the company aims to add at least one or two new shops per year, and has hopes to keep up its hiring streak. When he started, Arc had around 500 employees, and now it’s around 1,400. “The needs of people with disabilities are almost endless. We have advocates to work with people, but we need more,” Lewis said. “About 80 percent of people with developmental disabilities are unemployed.”
Arc Chapters across Colorado collected almost $20 million in cumulative funding in the 10 years prior to Lewis’ tenure. That figure has grown to over $50 million in cumulative funding in the last 10 years during his tenure. Increased the number of retail stores nearly 35 percent by the end of 2015 employing over 1,300 people across the Front Range. Funded millions to various nationwide charities and Front Range charities including Arc Chapters, Vehicles for Charity participants, employment of individuals with disabilities, vouchers for victims of disaster relief, and more than 1,000 tons of food donated to Volunteers of America. For more information, visit www. arcthrift.org.
To provide the services for their ever-increasing number of clients, it’s key to work with other organizations. Arc works with national organizations like Volunteers of America and local groups like the Arvada Center, Arvada Community Food Bank and City of Lakewood. Their projects range from community-based efforts, like the Arvada Community Food Bank providing clothing vouchers for Arc clients applying to jobs, to national efforts like their vehicle donation program. Stephanie Landree, director of business development for Arc, said the vehicle donation program helps several nonprofits by letting Arc handle all of the work leading up to getting the vehicle sold. The proceeds are then split between Arc and the donating group. “It’s an example of one nonprofit helping another,” Landree said. “We’re one of the few remaining true nonprofits.” While Arc has hit some pretty major milestones under Lewis’ watch, the nonprofit is nowhere near finished yet. “I want to grow the number of employees, the number of stores — I want to double everything again,” he said. “We’re trying to be everywhere.”
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Dahlkemper will not run for re-election Jeffco board member says family and nonprofit will take precedence
on focusing on her work at the Colorado Education Initiative, staying active and engaged for great schools in Jeffco, spending time with her family and being more involved with her daughter. “I think for the time being, I’m just going to take a little break, get my sea legs again,” she said, “I’ve felt very thin but for all the right reasons … I feel very privileged to have served on the board for this time and that people trusted me to serve on the board, they elected me to do it — it’s a real honor.”
By Crystal Anderson
canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com A vice president, a board member, a wife and a mom. Lesley Dahlkemper wears many hats, weathering what feels like multiple full-time positions on a daily basis. But now she says, it’s time for a break. “I’ve felt stretched very thin and when I do things I like to do them very well,” she said. “Being a great mom, working in a leadership position at a statewide nonprofit and serving on the board and doing all of those things well leaves little time for anything else.” In early May, Dahlkemper announced she will not be running for reelection this year. Elected to the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education in 2011, Dahlkemper has spent the last four years working to serve the interests of students and fostering great schools in Jeffco. She’s served as both president and a member of the board and has actively been seen as a voice for the community. “It has been such a privilege to serve on this board for the last four years because the decisions we make affect more than 84,000 kids, they affect communities as diverse as Edgewater, Westminster, Conifer, unincorporated South Jeffco and I think it is one of the most if not the most important elected position,” she said. “It was a very hard decision not to run again.” Her time on the board has been one she said she’ll never forget. Over the last four years she’s worked to weather district wide budget cuts, she’s worked collaboratively with the community to develop and help pass the 3A/3B bond issue, and has actively engaged the community in her policy and work in the district. Fellow board members say the work she’s done on the board is both tremendously valued and appreciated. Selfless. Intelligent. Courage. Strength. Commitment: Just a few of the words her colleagues around the table used to describe her. “Lesley is one of the most knowledgeable, thoughtful, and insightful people I know,” said Jill Fellman. “She cares deeply about ALL students and has demonstrated her love for Jeffco by tirelessly advocating for each and every student. I know that she will continue to give all that she can in her role as a board member and after that as a parent and community activist.” “Ms. Dahlkemper has given selflessly of her time and energy to support the students, parents and educators of
Following her announcement to not run for re-election, Jeffco School Board member Lesley Dahlkemper, vice president of the strategic engagement of communications for the Colorado Education Initiative, is preparing to have more time for her work in both the nonprofit realm and as a mom. Photo by Crystal Anderson Jefferson County. I and this board are grateful for her dedicated service,” said board president, Ken Witt. “Lesley has been an exceptional board member,” said former Jeffco Superintendent Cindy Stevenson. “She represented students, staff, and community with grace and dignity. She consistently displayed courage and intelligence. I have missed my work with Lesley but I know she will continue to make Colorado a better state.” Aside her work within the district, Dahlkemper spends her time working with the Colorado Education Initiative to promote and celebrate the good work being done in education and Colorado schools. She’s wife to Colorado lawyer, Mike Feeley and mom to year old daughter Grace, who will be entering middle school in the fall. “I think one of the things I’ve really missed is not being as engaged in my daughter’s school as I’d like to be,” she said. “At different points in your life you’re engaged in different ways and I think the thread throughout is a real dedication to our public schools and wanting to do anything I can to support our schools. It will be fun seeing what that looks like moving forward.” After the November election, Dahlkemper said she plans
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that those homes should have sold for on the same dates they actually sold. There were 84 Jefferson County homes that actually sold on June 30, 2014, and logic would suggest that, if those transactions were “arm’s length,: then the price they sold at should be the price they “would” have sold at on that date. But the assessor’s computer program does not consider when or for what price a particular property sold. Rather it applies its algorithms to that property and looks at all comps to determine the proper valuation. Here are 19 randomly selected property that sold on that date:
Randomly Selected Homes That Actually Sold on 6/30/2014
Zip Sold on Assessor’s Code 6/30/14 Valuation 80002 $282,000 $293,950 80003 $258,000 $238,500 80004 $430,000 $439,410 80005 $305,000 $291,400 80021 $430,000 $415,620 80033 $340,000 $281,200 80123 $420,000 $425,290 80127 $565,000 $542,970 80128 $333,300 $366,930 80215 $436,100 $401,710 80226 $300,000 $294,110 80227 $415,000 $431,090 80228 $639,700 $631,220 80232 $283,000 $332,880 80401 $780,100 $726,070 80403 $528,500 $473,160 80433 $615,000 $488,320 80439 $600,000 $467,750 80465 $235,000 $216,260 The inconsistencies between the above charts are interesting. To appeal your valuations isn’t that hard. Simply follow the instructions spelled out in last week’s column. It’s archived at www. JimSmithColumns.com or I can email it to you.
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Spotlight on service Arvada Rotary helps Nepal relief, Boy Scout troop By Crystal Anderson
canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com A single chime of a bell symbolizes more than just the start of the meeting for the Arvada Evening Rotary Club. Gathered around four tables in a meeting room at the Indian Tree Golf Course clubhouse, 20 Rotarians opened their April 29 meeting with a smile, and a song: “Smile when the world sings.” Socializing with one another at their tables, they wel-
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comed new and returning members to the meeting, talking about recent life successes, their professions, upcoming holidays, manners, their passions and current endeavors in life. “Bill needs two napkins!” “Who here has been to Key West?” “Carrie, what do you teach?” “Hey now, who’s happy?” It’s this last question that spurred another chiming of the bell, symbolizing the transition to a collection. As a member, Rich Nichols, jauntily walked around the tables, he collected not only single dollar bills or “Happy Dollars” as they call them, but the happy moments in each donating Rotarian’s life. Moving into the club’s business, the lead Rotarian led the group through updates on the club’s recent open house, the health of various members, district news, and updates from a sister service organization, the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Alliance for Youth. In a somber, heartwarming
Standing around their signs, the Arvada Evening Rotary Club Rotarians gather for a quick photo following their April 29 meeting. Photo by Crystal Anderson
touch, the group took a moment to remember a member who passed away, reading a thank-you card from his wife. As the evening’s club business came to a close, a few members sought support for international projects, sending more Nepal relief boxes, and honored an Arvada Boy Scout troop with a check for help in the organization’s Flower Power drive. “Make sure you get the check!” a member shouted to the troop leader, with resounding laughter from the room. And with one final chime of the bell, the meeting ended.
ARVADA CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD The Arvada City Council voted on the following legislation during its May 4 regular business meeting. Council members in attendance were Mayor Marc Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Mark McGoff, District 1 Councilman Jerry Marks, District 3 Councilman John Marriott, District 4 Councilman Bob Dyer, and Councilmen-At-Large Don Allard and Bob Fifer.
Reno Park Zoning City council unanimously approved the rezoning of the Reno Park Neighborhood.
The decision came after an organized group of Reno Park residents came to the city seeking the re-zoning of 58 properties from Residential Multifamily (RM) to Residential Small Lot (RSL). The group approached the city in November 2012 as an effort to help preserve the historic neighborhood and the homes that are there. Through outreach and work with the city, the two entities developed the rezoning ordinance, which makes it so duplexes, multifamily homes and nursing homes are not allowed,
daycares allowed by conditional use and food and beverage and baking facilities are not allowed.
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Council approved three ordinances regarding the Davenport Property, 4955 Carr St. The approval annexes the property into the city and rezones it to a one and two family residence. This ordinance stems from the owner’s desire to obtain city water. — Compiled by Crystal Anderson
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Three priority funding matters are highlighted for 2015-16 By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com The Jefferson County School Board approved the following funding placeholders for the 2015-2016 budget. The draft budget is currently being finalized for the district’s first public hearing, following the May 7 board direction on the items listed below. Facilities: The board of education ap-
2015-16 BUDGET HEARINGS 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 11, 2015 *Both held in the fifth floor board room of the Jeffco Education Center, 1829 Denver West Dr. Link to budget presentation: http://bit.ly/1zI6Y1E
proved (3-2) the appropriation of the $15 million underspent from the 2014-15 budget to fund the creation of a new elementary school in the Northwest Corridor. Two members of the board majority (Ken Witt
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and John Newkirk) suggested the district seek other sources of funding to complete the $25 million project. The board did not approve funding for the Sierra Elementary phase two build-out at this time. Compensation: The board has placed a $11.9 million placeholder for the district’s compensation plan. This placeholder includes the PERA retirement increase, accounts for changes in the Affordable Care Act, a 1 percent increase in compensation across the board, an increase in substitute pay, and a 1 percent increase for employees who have master’s degrees and are in hard-to-fill positions.
Reserves and student-based budgeting: With the $15 million appropriation of the district’s underspend, the board is putting $1.5 million, rather than the suggested $3 million, into reserves. Kathleen Ackleson, the district’s chief financial officer and Steve Bell, the district’s chief facilities officer, said they believe this move wouldn’t adversely affect the district’s bond rating. The board also placed $2 million as an increase in the placeholder for studentbased budgeting. For more information on the budget, visit www.jeffcopublicschools.org/ finance/2015%20Budget%20Development/ index.html.
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Renewable energy lab celebrates 43 patents Annual awards ceremony recognizes employees Staff Report At an annual awards ceremony, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory celebrated the issuance of 43 U.S. patents in fiscal year 2014, which is the largest number in lab history, and exceeds 2013’s total by nearly three times. Min Zhang was recognized as Distinguished Innovator for dedicating 25 years of work with the lab’s Energy Department’s Bioenergy Technology Program. Two people were given a Rising Star award, which recognizes the lab’s employees who have fewer than six years of service: Chuck Booten, who works in buildings and thermal systems, and John Simon, who works in materials applications and performance. The awards ceremony, which took place this year on May 7 at the Denver West Marriott in Golden, celebrates the lab’s innovation and technology transfer accomplishments from the past year. Following the ceremony was a networking reception.
May 14, 2015
ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Fifer in running for reelection
Councilman-At-Large Bob Fifer has announced his intent to run for re-election to his city council seat in the 2015 election. In his announcement, Fifer describes his time in Arvada, specifically his experience volunteering, serving with the city and his ability to get to know the community, his neighbors, and the city’s community partners. He also promises to use his experience, perseverance and ethics to ensure community interests are a priority for the city. Fifer is a longtime resident of Arvada and is part of five generations rooted in the city. Professionally, he is a director at Sungard Availability Services. When he’s not leading a team of project managers at Sungard, he plays an active role on several national, regional and local organizations. Currently, Fifer plays an active part of the National League of Cities’ Information Technology and Communications Steering and Policy Committees; he serves as the Vice Chair of the Colorado FirstNet Governance Board as well a member of several Denver Regional Council of Governments subcommittees and the Board of Directors; he is also Vice President of the Arvada Community Food Bank. He and his wife
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Natural Grocers, a specialty grocery store, will open its new location at 4900 Kipling Ave. May 19. The store offers a variety of natural food choices, products, meals, supplements and nutritional education information. Along with this opening, the location plans to host a series of community events, such as a block party, a gluten-free tasting expo and a spa day. For more information visit www.naturalgrocers.com.
DRCOG recognizes Arvada project
The City of Arvada was recently recognized for its Memorial Neighborhood Park revitalization project by the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG). The city was recognized with the Bronze Award, a category that honors projects statewide for their efforts to attract and serve residents of all ages, through various mobility, access, housing and community living aspects.
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Growing older, (maybe) wiser Aging is full of odd contradictions, I’m learning. For instance, I had assumed getting older would translate into wiser, which, in some addled way, I also thought meant smarter. Um, not so much. I might actually be wiser — might — but I’m a lot dumber. Turns out that, in my particular case, all I’m doing is forgetting more stuff, and that’s makes me dumber. Some new things get in, a few things stick, and, in the process, lots of stuff that used to be useful gets pushed out of my brain. But I still remember every line from “Ghostbusters.” Similar things happen when I engage in what I charitably describe as athletic endeavors. Good athletes recognize when they get older that they can’t do all of the same things that they used to be able do. But it’s okay, because they learn to anticipate what’s coming next, so they adapt their reactions and seem to be ahead of the game a little bit. Their aging, slow, first reaction is mitigated by taking the step before anybody else. However, in my case, being the highly trained athlete I am not, my sense of anticipation is disrupted by my own process of thinking. Something like “Ooh, I think this is about to happen ... what can I do about it ... should I try, no, maybe I’ll ... hey, why’s that guy got the ball I just had?” Yup,
Why celebrate local history in our communities? The history of small communities is a key part of why so many people are investing in these areas. We went to the first annual West Colfax Lately luncheon to find out the importance of celebrating local history.
I’m slower, but at least I’m dumber. Here’s my favorite contradiction: just when I seem to be getting shorter –and there wasn’t a lot of room to go in that direction — what I seem to need most is longer arms. Familiar with this? My kids hand me something to read, and I reach out as far as I can just to try to get a decent look at it. And then, I either ask them to walk across the room to show it to me again, or I have to hunt around the whole house to find my reading glasses. This is very baffling to me. Just at that point in my life in which I should be devoting my energies to reading and writing, and not spending so much time as a physical creature, my body makes it impossible to do so without technological intervention. But, come to think of it, I think that’s probably part of the design. I think, at this point in my life, failing eyesight is God’s
way of saying “you’re not supposed to focus on yourself and your small, parochial concerns any more. Now is the time in your life when you should focus out, away from yourself.” Biology isn’t the only force that teaches this. Different philosophical traditions hold that there is a natural progression of life that moves from growth and learning to creating and building and on to serving — from being centered on the self, then to the family, and then to the community. It is a perfectly natural and normal progression, and, I suppose, we get into trouble when we try to hold on to one stage past its normal lifespan. We Americans are famous for trying to hold on to our youths for too long, thus denying the natural progression of life. In so doing, I think we withhold from our communities some of the hard-earned wisdom life imparts on us (well, some of us, anyway) in this phase of life. Personally, I don’t care to hold on to my youth, I’m pretty happy right where I’m at. Or, at least, I would be if I could see exactly where that was at any given moment. 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.
Read Aloud Every Day It’s fun. It’s a special time with your child. Reading helps children learn many new words to prepare them to be excellent readers in first grade. Here is the wise eight list: 1) It’s never too early to start. Babies
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Small actions with big results Parents, Grandparents, and other caregivers often ask how they can help children be successful in school. According to medical providers there is one easy but very important activity that can ensure that young children come to school with a great background, good language development, curiosity, and a love of learning. The answer, at every age, is read aloud every day! Local libraries have fliers published by the organization Reach Out and Read. Below, with permission, is good advice taken from their publication titled “Reading Tips for Your Family”. What great information for all who want to give children a head start for a lifetime of success. (For more information see reach out and read.org and grandparentsteachtoo.blogspot.com.)
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Let children choose some books to bring home. When children are read to by people they love, children learn to love books!”
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love to be held and to hear your voice. 2) A few minutes are OK. Very young children may sit still for only a few minutes. They will listen longer as they grow. 3) Let children turn the pages. Give a little help if they need it. 4) Ask children questions about the story. Be sure to give them lots of time to think and answer. 5) Make the story come alive. Read with fun and excitement in your voice. 6) Talk about the pictures. Make up stories to go with the pictures. Let the listeners join in. 7) Read anywhere, anytime. Read at playtime bedtime and naptime. Read any place you have to wait. 8) Go to the local library to get more books.
Medical providers stress that direct, positive verbal interaction between caregivers and children is crucial to the development of language and understanding. Reading aloud, along with meaningful conversations, have a very important place in early learning. As the first teachers, families and other caregivers have the wonderful opportunity and responsibility to help children build for a future of success. Reach Out and Read is a national nonprofit organization of medical providers and volunteers who promote early literacy and school readiness by integrating books and advice to parents during actual well child visits. Since it’s founding in Boston in 1989, Reach Out has distributed over 6 million books to children and their families. They serve more than 4 million families annually, and the number reflects participation in every state in the country.
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Cash economy living a daily reminder When I check out in a grocery or department store, or pay the check at a restaurant, I lay out rectangles of green-tinted paper and, on occasion, circles of shiny metal, often to the astonishment of the recipient. Yes, that’s right. I pay for most of my purchases in cash. Real, in-my-hands cash. I may be exaggerating about the astonishment, but I certainly encounter surprise. Because, for about a year now, I have been living on a cash economy. I didn’t come to this decision lightly and I don’t recall any certain incident that triggered this lifestyle choice. Perhaps it was when I started depositing my rent in cash right into the owner’s bank account. Or maybe it was a way to keep holiday spending under control (with moderate success). But today, in any case, that’s how I roll. It’s kind of fun. A merchant who sees me regularly says, “There’s my cash girl!” My
friends who use credit like to put the whole amount on their cards and use my cash portion when we split a check for a little pocket money of their own. Of course, using cash is sometimes impractical or inconvenient. Filling up my car is a perfect example – the ease of paying at the pump is hard to pass up. The grocery store is another. I shop every six weeks whether I need to or not – usually because I have run out of coffee creamer –
and my purchases easily exceed a couple of hundred dollars. Who wants to carry that kind of cash? So I write a check, sometimes to the dismay of the people behind me, but I’m a pro … I’m preapproved and I have everything filled out before I get to the cashier. Of course, there are disadvantages to living on a cash economy, and the biggest one for me is getting airline miles. Between frequent business trips and credit card purchases, I’ve been able to fly (essentially) free on miles for several occasions. However, as part of this still-experimental lifestyle, I’ve decided to forego these miles. There are a couple of reasons for this. One, when I use a credit card, I’m likely to spend more than I would if I were laying out cold hard cash. The other is that credit card purchases accrue interest, and I have to admit that it’s all too easy to rack up charges that I’m not wild about paying off
in full at the end of the month. And what I might pay in interest over time could offset what I would pay for that plane ticket anyway. Like many of us, I’ve been hit by a faltering economy, and basic expenses, such as out-of-control health insurance premiums, take a larger chunk of my income than they used to. So I changed such recurring payments from my credit card to automatic withdrawal from my checking account, and my bank sends me an alert every day. I see my expenses in real time. And perhaps “real” is the key word for me: The reality is that I can live on a cash economy when I actually touch my money every single day. Andrea Doray is a writer who would love to split the check with you over a nice vanilla soy latte. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
Reducing red tape will help incomes, outcomes Colorado’s world-class universities, highly educated workforce, excellent quality of life and pioneering spirit have made the state a hub for inventors, entrepreneurs and innovators. The state’s diverse bioscience industry in particular is thriving, creating good-paying jobs and bolstering the economy. The industry currently encompasses more than 600 companies, employs 27,000 people with an average salary of $84,000, and adds $10 billion to the state payroll annually. The collaboration between private companies and public policy has played no small part in supporting bioscience companies. Unfortunately, America is still ranked 50th in the world for getting medical products to market, and such products are often available to patients two to eight years earlier in Europe than the in the United States. While we have taken steps to reduce unnecessary regulations and cut red tape, there is still more we can do to spur innovation and increase Colorado companies’ competitiveness on the global market. We recently launched our Colorado Health Innovation: Improving Outcomes and Incomes tour to meet with industry leaders and business owners to highlight these issues and to hear firsthand what we can do to continue supporting this boom-
ing industry. At Welltok in Denver — a company that has developed apps to help people improve their eating and exercise habits — we met a woman who used the app to lose 75 pounds. We toured the largest medical device company in Colorado Springs, Spectranetics, and saw how they use lasers to clear arteries and prevent amputations. In Broomfield we visited Corgenix, which recently received FDA approval for a test that can detect the Ebola virus in minutes. We also went to SomaLogic in Boulder, where they can measure proteins in your blood to try to predict illnesses that may be in your future. These companies are all developing unique, cutting-edge technology, but one thing they all shared was a desire to work with the FDA to remove burdensome regulations. We successfully passed a measure
Fifty is pretty nifty Fifty what you ask? It’s not your fiftieth birthday, Mary, we know that. Some women lie about their age, and I occasionally do but now the truth will be out. 2015 is my fifty year high school reunion. I attended Wheat Ridge High School for my sophomore and junior years and still live in Wheat Ridge. If I’d have stayed at Wheat Ridge High School I would have graduated in l965. So I’m going to the reunion. I want to know how people have weathered the years, hear their joys and sorrows, have some laughs and do some dancing . I love good dance music and the list I turned into the WRHS planning committee for the DJ of my favorite Top Dance Hits from the Sixties are: 1. “ I Wanna Hold Your Hand” by the Beatles 2. “I Got You” (I feel good) by James Brown. 3. Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett 4. Gloria Van Morrison 5. I Can’t help myself Four Tops 6 .Let’s Twist Again Chubby Checker 7. Pretty Woman Roy Orbison 8. It’s Not unusual Tom Jones 9. Satisfaction Rolling Stones 10. I heard it through the Grapevine Gladys Night If people ask how I’m doing, I’ll tell them that my favorite comic strip is Pickles and I can never find my iPhone. Just this morning at 5:30 a.m. I got up to write. Because it was cold in the house, I slipped on my zippered pink hoodie. But it was so cold the hoodie wasn’t enough so I slipped on my fuzzy robe over it and tied the sash. Went into the kitchen to make a pot of Columbian coffee. Poured myself a cup and took a sip. Time to go downstairs and write. Since I use my iPhone as a timer, I felt in my robe pocket for it. Not there. What the heck? It’s time to write. I wandered back to the bedroom, and the bathroom, no cell
phone. Where the Martin Bubers was it? Then I remembered! I had on my hoodie when I put it in my pocket. So I reached under my robe and Voila there it was. But if anyone asks at the reunion about what I love about aging, I’ll say my little grandkids are the light of my life. I’ll also say my marriage to Dick late in life feels like a gift from God. I’ll also say I am grateful for my mobility, health, and ability to write. And I have a book out which is turning into public speaking gigs. I’ve been through some tough times with health issues and loss of a first marriage but now life has turned around and I’m rising from the ashes, accepting my aging as a gift for extra years to savor. Yes, I guess I’ll fit right in with the other folks from the class of l965. I’ll be dumber and less accomplished than some, and smarter and more accomplished than others. I’ll be fatter than some and skinnier than others. Isn’t that what high school is all about? Within an hour we’ll get over all the selfconsciousness and dance the night away! Information about Mary Stobie’s recently published humorous memoir You Fall Off, You Get Back On is at www.marystobie. com. Mary will read a story from her book at the Mercury Café Jungle Room Tuesday May 26, at 7 p.m. You are invited, please say hello. No cover, excellent food and other storyteller friends of Mary’s will also read.
as part of the 2012 FDA Reform Bill, to create a “Breakthrough Therapy” designation for certain drugs and treatments that show dramatically positive responses early in development. This “Breakthrough” designation can reduce the FDA approval process by up to 10 years, ensuring that life-saving drugs developed by innovative bioscience companies aren’t mired in Washington bureaucracy. Out of the last 55 drugs approved in the past six years, 23 of them have been approved as a “Breakthrough Therapy.” Also included in the 2012 FDA Reform Act was a bill we sponsored to reduce the regulatory burdens that unnecessarily delay new medical devices from reaching the market. In addition, we passed a measure to track all prescription drugs from the time they are manufactured to the moment they are picked up at the drugstore. On the Senate HELP Committee Innovation Working Group, we are collaborating to develop more common-sense
measures to increase opportunities for the high-tech industry, particularly the bioscience field. We are currently working to pass the MEDTECH Act, which would exempt low-risk medical software and apps that promote health and fitness from FDA regulations, benefiting companies like Welltok right here in Denver. We also recently introduced a bipartisan bill to help bring breakthrough medical devices that show lifesaving potential to patients faster. More than a decade ago, policy-makers, scholars and businesses leaders from throughout the state came together to develop the foundation of what is now one of the top 10 bioscience industries in the country. At the national level, we will continue to advocate for practical measures to reduce red tape and foster innovation, driving better health-care outcomes and strengthening our economy. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.
OBITUARIES TOLBERT
Mary Charlyne Tolbert Dec. 1, 1938 – Apr. 29, 2015
Former Arvada resident, Mary Charlyne (Char) Tolbert, passed away on April 29, 2015, in the presence of her family. Born on December 1, 1938 in Denver Colorado, she was married to Raymond E. Tolbert; June 28, 1958. She was a devout volunteer at the hospitals in Denver and Delta, CO. She spent much of her time finding ways to help others beyond the challenges of everyday life. Char is survived by her
husband, Raymond; three sons, Donald,(Cindy), David,(Mare) and Mike,(Traci); two daughters, Mary,(Bobby) and Raeann; one brother Edward Ingram; fourteen grandchildren; and eighteen great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at St. Phillips in Cedar Edge, CO on 5/16. The family asks for contributions in the memory of Mary Charlyne (Char) Tolbert to Davis Phinney Foundation Memorial fund.
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The Passion for Glass and Colorado Creates Glass exhibits at the Foothills Arts Center gathers some of the best glasswork the state has to offer under one roof. The exhibits are on display through May. Photos courtesy of Foothills Art Center
lass has the power to enhance, distort, cloud and clarify. It can show the world writ large and make the enormous seem small. The Foothills Arts Center has collected some of the best glass pieces from Colorado collectors and examples of creations from local artists for its new exhibits, Passion for Glass: Art Glass from Colorado Collections and Colorado Creates Glass. The two shows are on display at the FAC, 809 15th St. in Golden, this May. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. IF YOU GO “This is the first time a WHAT: Passion for Glass: Art Glass from Colorado Colcollection like lections and Colorado Creates Glass this has been WHERE: Foothills Art Center 809 15th St., Golden shown in the Rocky WHEN: Passion - Through May 31 Mountain region,” said Tuesday - Saturday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ro Medina, marketing Sunday - noon - 5 p.m. and outreach director Colorado - Through May 15 at Foothills. “Glass Tuesday - Friday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. is able to take on all COST: Passion - Members: free kinds of textures, Adults: $8 and we have a lot of Seniors and students (with valid ID): $5 variety on display.” Children younger than 10 - free The Passion for Colorado - Free Glass exhibit feaINFORMATION: 303-279-3922 or tures around 100 www.foothillsartcenter.org works by American, European, Australian and Japanese glass artists from seven Colorado private glass collections. The works are culled from a variety of glass movements, from the 19th through the 21st century. Among the contemporary studio glass artists included in the exhibition are Dale Chihuly, Lino Tagliapietra, Harvey Littleton, William Morris, Toots Zynsky, Dan Dailey, Karen LaMonte and Bertil Vallien. Historic factory glass will be represented by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Daum Frères, and Nancy and Loetz Witwe. Visitors will see everything from functional vases and cups to lifelike statues and more abstract creations. Collectors include Judy and Stuart Heller Collection, Karen and Daniel Johnese Collection, Sandy and Duke Kaminsky Collection, Rosemarie Wipfelder Kumpe and David Kumpe Collection, Jerome J. Landy M.D., Ph.D. Collection, Jon C. and Judith S. Liebman Collection and the Donna and Mickey Mandel Collection. Local artists like Corey Silverman and Horace Marlowe of C&H Glassworks have works on display in the Colorado Creates Glass exhibition. C&H Glassworks wants to become the most active glassblowing studio in the state and has spent the past eight years steadily growing in prestige and accomplishment. “We started out working together and teaching advanced glass-blowing,” said Marlowe. C&H specializes in unique creations that run the gamut from wine and pint glasses to life-sized glass pumpkins in a variety of hues. Silverman and Marlowe have worked with a variety of artists and designers to create larger pieces, and their products can be found all over the country. The studio has an eye on the future, and is looking to expand to a bigger studio space, which would allow Marlowe and Silverman room to have a gallery and work on all facets of glass. C&H is still early in the process of finding a new space, and is working with 40 West Arts on finding a new space. Everything in the Colorado Creates Glass exhibit is for sale, which allows visitors to take a part of the exhibit home with them. For more information call 303-279-3922 or visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.
Here’s a best list I can get my beak around. Thrillist.com, the arbiter of all things “best” in Denver’s food world, has assembled a coop of 13 local eateries serving the best fried chicken, in the opinion of the Thrillist hipsters. And although fried chicken heads up my last meal wish list, I can’t say I have found a place yet that makes me want to scratch my way back over and over again. Lou’s FoodBar, mentioned first on the Thrillist list comes closest, but I am willing to try out the rest of the top chick picks to find a fave. Here’s what Thrillist said, “If good fried chicken were as easy to come by as it is to describe, there’d be a lot fewer vegetarians in the world. When it’s crunchy and well-seasoned on the outside yet tender and juicy on the inside, resistance is futile. But far too often, the skin is doughy or dripping grease or peeling off like a nasty scab while the meat is half-raw or dry and stringy. Then no one eats it, and everyone’s depressed that a bird had to die for nothing, and the herbivores win. Fortunately, 13 places help preserve the integrity of the food chain by serving the best damn fried chicken in and around Denver. The list: Lou’s FoodBar, Sunnyside; Welton Street Cafe, Five Points; CoraFaye’s Cafe, Park Hill; African Grill & Bar, Green Valley Ranch; The Asian Cajun, Southwest Denver; Funny Plus, Aurora; Jamaican Grill, Santa Fe Art District; Kirk’s Soul Kitchen, Aurora; Jus Cookin’s Restaurant, Lakewood; Jezebel’s Southern Bistro & Bar, LoHi; The BSide, Uptown; Block & Larder, Berkeley; The Post Brewing Co., Lafayette. And assorted special mentions. Check out the whole story at www. thrillist.com/eat/denver/the-bestfried-chicken-in-denver.
Blues show hits the big 3-0
“Blues from the Red Rooster Lounge,” heard Sunday nights from 9 to 10 p.m. on 97.3 KBCO, celebrates its 30th anniversary this month. Producer Cary Wolfson, aka the Red Rooster, came to Boulder in the early ‘70s, beginning his radio career at local community Boulder radio station KGNU. He served as a DJ, music director and director of the station’s radio training program. While possessed of wildly eclectic musical knowledge, Cary made his mark on behalf of the blues, the bedrock of most of America’s best popular music. He helped found KGNU’s still-running “Blues Legacy,” where he created the character of the Red Rooster, a music-loving hipster who spins the hottest and duskiest discs. In May 1985, Wolfson moved the program to 97.3 KBCO. Soon, the program was picked up by the Longhorn Radio Network, which distributed it to a small group of stations scattered around the country. Produced for KBCO every week, today “Blues from the Red Rooster Lounge” can also be heard on stations around the country.
Good Times ode to bacon
On May 1, Good Times introduced all-natural, nitrate-free bacon in all of its locations across Colorado and
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Protecting ourselves from identity theft Criminals regularly develop new and more sophisticated approaches to take our money from us, but we can protect ourselves by learning how they operate and by taking preventative steps that minimize our chances of becoming a victim. Identity theft takes billions of dollars from victims each year and it has been the No. 1 citizen concern reported to the Federal Trade Commission for the past 15 years. Our chances of becoming a victim of identity theft are too high for us to ignore the risk. Identity thieves obtain our personal and private information, such as name, date of birth, Social Security number, address, bank and credit account numbers, as well as other private information. They use that information to take money by using our accounts and our credit. They find our information in a number of ways: snooping through our trash, stealing our mail, copying or “skimming” our credit card numbers, “hacking” into the records of a business we visit, stealing our wallet or purse, laptop computer or mobile device, scamming us into giving them our information, sending us malicious email links or attachments and numerous other methods. Once our private information is known to them, identity thieves obtain false identification in our name and begin opening credit accounts. If they have our bank account information they may also drain our accounts, and they will continue to use our information as long as they can get away with it. Many victims spend hun-
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dreds of hours and thousands of dollars in an attempt to clear their name and rebuild their credit, in addition to recovering any financial loss they may have suffered from the actual theft. To minimize our chances of becoming an identity theft victim, here are some helpful steps: • Never give private information to anyone in response to a call or email message you did not initiate. • Always check your bills, statements and credit reports to look for items you didn’t purchase and credit inquiries or accounts that you are not familiar with on your credit report. • You can get one free credit report every 12-month period from each of the three credit bureaus: Equifax 800-525-6285, Experian 888-397-3792, and Trans Union 800-680-7289 • Take immediate steps to stop any suspicious activity you find by contacting all the banks, credit card companies, businesses involved in the activity, etc. and tell them you suspect fraud. • Additionally, you may wish to put a “security freeze” or “fraud alert” on your name at the credit bureaus, but be aware that your own access to your credit may be denied in addition to denying others
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support that conclusion, perhaps because seniors under-report identity theft. If you are victimized, report the theft to your local law enforcement agency and report it to the Federal Trade Commission. The information provided in this short article is not intended to be comprehensive. It is provided to stimulate thinking about identity theft, start conversations and provide the stimulus for individuals to take steps to protect themselves.
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May 14, 2015
Ready for motorcycle safety season
Dan Townsend poses on a custom bike. Photo courtesy of Travis Heacock Photography
Dan Townsend of Arvada has more than 20 years experience riding a motorcycle. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month, and Ride Wise is a public outreach initiative to encourage all Colorado motorcyclists, even those with years of experience, to get safety training. Photo courtesy of Enrique Rayon
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Dan Townsend has been comfortable on a motorcycle since he was 10. The Arvada resident is now 38. “It’s just amazing to ride,” he said. “Wind in your face. The sound of the engine. No hood to quiet it down.” Riding a motorcycle gives Townsend “freedom from enclosed doors.” May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month, and the Colorado Department of Transportation would like to reach out to all motorcycle riders — even the experienced riders such as Townsend — on the importance of safety training. Motorcycles make up 3 percent of the vehicles on the road, but account for 17 percent of motorized accidents, said CDOT spokesman Sam Cole. In 2014, 92 motorcyclists lost their lives in fatal crashes in Colorado, and preliminary data shows there has been more than 15 deaths so far this year, he said. “Motorcycles are hugely vulnerable on the roadways,” Cole said. But “there’s a lot of things motorcyclists can do to keep themselves safe and alive.” Ride Wise is a public outreach initiative to encourage all Colorado motorcyclists to get the safety training. The training classes, offered through a program called Motorcycle Operator Safety Training, incorporate classroom education with real-life application on controlled courses. Tragic results can happen to a rider who is unskilled, Cole said, and added there are simple steps they can learn that may be the difference of life and death. Motorcycle-riding season is just about to begin, he added. “This is when people are getting on their bikes,” Cole said. “They may be a bit rusty from not riding all winter. It’s a good time to brush up on some skills.”
FIND A MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CLASS The Colorado Motorcycle Operator Safety Training is a program designed to provide motorcycle training courses for various riding abilities. The courses are offered state-wide through 13 independent vendors. Here is a list of west metro-Denver participants: ABATE of Colorado Multiple locations, including Red Rocks Community College 303-789-3264 www.abateofcolo.org BLACK B.A.G., LLC 8820 N. Washington St., Thornton, 80229 303-233-0081 www.bbmct.com Full Throttle Riding Academy Westminster, range address differs from mailing address 303-503-7381 www.fullthrottleacademy.com
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TIPS FOR DRIVERS TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH A MOTORCYCLE Eliminate distractions — Distracted driving is dangerous for all motorists, and can include everything from playing with an electronic device or eating and drinking, to grooming and even talking to a passenger. Anything that keeps a person’s eyes off the road for any given amount of time. Pay attention at intersections — Follow the right-ofway. Be aware of a motorcycle that may be going straight through an intersection when you’re making a left-hand turn. Special attention should be taken at a traffic lights or stop signs. Give notice — Drivers can give advanced notice for a lane change or turn to motorcycles by turning on turn signals slightly earlier than normal. Check mirrors and blind spots —T his is especially important when making a lane change. A motorcycle approaching from behind is harder to see than an approaching vehicle. Evaluate a motorcycle’s speed when possible — A motorcycle is smaller than vehicles, so it is good to try to evaluate a motorcycle’s speed when passing, changing lanes and at intersections, to make sure the motorcycle clears the area before potential collision. *Information provided by Colorado State Patrol spokesman Trooper Nate Reid
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Wear the right gear — A person has a better chance of avoiding serious bodily injury if the correct gear is always worn. Proper gear includes a helmet, face or eye protection and protective clothing. Know the motorcycle — Make sure all the mechanics, such as lights, turn signals, horn, etc., are working properly. Familiarize yourself with the motorcycle’s gear pattern, such as the throttle, clutch and brakes. See and be seen — Motorcycles are smaller than cars, so make sure other vehicles on the road is able to see an approaching motorcycle. Keep a safe distance from vehicles, both in front, behind and to the side. Know what’s going on around you — Improve riding strategy by applying a five step process to make judgments in traffic: Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide and Execute. Learn the tips — Operating a motorcycle is different than operating a car. Riders should educate themselves on turning properly, riding at night or in different weather elements, group riding and carrying passengers or cargo. *Information gathered from the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook
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Negotiations: planning, management and hiring Jeffco and JCEA negotiations continue to seek collaboration at school-level By Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Negotiations between the Jefferson County School District and the Jefferson County Education Association centered on issues of scheduling and how the two want to tackle hiring in the future. “I guess the question is … is there a onesize-fits all for all school environments?”
said Moderator, Jon Numair regarding collaboration and planning time. The group discussed setting parameters for collaborative and individual planning time, teacher contracts, and other hiring topics during the May 4 and 9 meetings. After breaking early from the May 4 meeting, the group came together Saturday, resolving issues about hiring, time management and planning time. Early Saturday, the group came to a 8020 compromise, which focuses 80 percent
of the weekly total 270 minutes to be spent on individual planning time and suggesting 20 percent be devoted to collaborative work. “If I was not forced to collaborate with my peers, I would not see the power that it has within student results and student engagement,” said Barb Aswege, North Arvada Middle school teacher and member of the JCEA team. “We (at North Arvada Middle School) have had the best sores that we have ever had in our history … it all comes down to us as teachers being able to collaborate.” Following that discussion, the group moved on to the hiring segment of the collective bargaining agreement. To best ad-
dress the issues, the group split into their respective small groups, reading through the document and asking each other key questions around what they want hiring to look like in the district. Once gathered together, the group focused on what practices should be placed in the agreement and which could be moved to a hiring guide, with some contention around reducing teacher staff based on seniority or evaluations. The next negotiations meeting will be Monday, May 18, from 4-8 p.m., at Jefferson County Education Center, 1829 Denver West Dr., Golden.
EDUCATION NOTES Stevenson honored at Jeffco Schools Foundation event
Colorado Association of School Executives Leadership Initiative.
Former Jeffco Superintendent Cindy Stevenson was recognized with the Norma Anderson Lifetime Service Award during the 2015 Jeffco Schools Foundation Love Our Schools event. The event, held annually, recognizes individuals from the district who have repeatedly given their time and resources to help foster a better learning environment for students and student success. She currently serves as the Director of the
Superintendent subs P.E. classes across the district In an effort to raise fundraising efforts and support at schools, Jeffco Superintendent Dan McMinimee subbed three P.E. classes across the district the week of May 4. Arvada K-8, Parmalee and Mitchell Elementary Schools were the three chosen
schools, each picked because they raised the highest amount for the obesity-fighting Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. Arvada K-8’s totals increased 426 percent from 2014; Parmalee held the highest total in online donations and Mitchell raised $19,676.83 for the American Heart Association.
Jefferson High School receives books The Jefferson High School library received
100 new multicultural books in honor of Children’s Day. These books came from a “Books for All Students” fundraiser organized by members of the teachers and classified school employees associations in partnership with First Book and several community partners and is part of the Book Day celebration. The event that promotes literacy and that which is inclusive of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Annual Shred-a-Thon returns
The annual Shred-a-Thon event comes to Jeffco from 7 a.m. to noon May 16. The event takes place in the lower west parking lot of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, 200 Jefferson County Parkway. The process is drive-thru and drop off. Three boxes or plastic grocery bags of documents per vehicle will be accepted. There is no need to remove staples, paperclips or other metal pieces on the documents before shredding. It is recommended to shred cancelled checks, ATM and credit card receipts, old credit cards, credit card offers, bills and old bank statements. Tax records, medical records and pay stubs are also accepted, but should be kept for seven years before shredding. Shred-a-Thon is a fundraiser for Crime
Stoppers, and tax-deductible donations are encouraged. For more information, contact Mark Techmeyer, spokesman for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, at 303-271-5602.
Camping in Open Space to require permit
To be effective on May 21, tent campers will be required to obtain a permit to camp in three campgrounds in Jeffco Open Space. Camping in Jeffco Open Space is allowed only in three designated campgrounds: Idylease Campground at Reynolds Park, and Sawmill Hikers Campground and Sourdough Springs Equestrian Campground at White Ranch Park. All three sites are semi-primitive, tent-only and cannot be accessed by vehicle. Prior to arrival at any of the three campsites, campers will be required to obtain a permit. Drop-in or sign-in camping will no
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Ceremony marks National Drug Court Month in Jefferson County
To celebrate National Drug Court Month,
a ceremony for graduates of the Jefferson County Family Integrated Treatment Court and the First Judicial District Recovery Court will take place at 4 p.m. May 19 in the atrium of the Jefferson County Combined Courts building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. Guest speakers are to include Denver Drug Court Magistrate Albert Zweig, Jefferson County Commissioner Don Rosier and Children and Family Futures program director Phil Breitenbucher. District Court Judges Tamara S. Russell and Ann Gail Meinster will recognize graduates and hand out awards to the courts’ community partners. For more information, please contact sarah.roisman@judicial.state.co.us or call 720-772-2685. An RSVP to attend the event is requested.
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP Drone measure fails
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r Colorado lawmakers — who adjourned h from this year’s session May 6 — have y given up their efforts to put new limits on drone surveillance. o The Senate voted May 5 to ax the last surviving measure of the year to limit - drones. Sponsors say they couldn’t find a d way to limit surveillance without trampling e on free speech rights or the ability of law - enforcement to carry out investigations. n This is the third year the state Legislature has failed to craft a bill limiting surveillance by drones or other remote recording e technology. Republican Sen. Kevin Lundberg r sponsored the failed efforts and vowed to try again next year. He says advancing technology leaves citizens unsure how to
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Rockmount Ranch Wear, the Denver-based Western wear company, has been asked by the John Denver estate to develop a special shirt collection to celebrate his music and cultural legacy. “John holds a special place in American culture, especially the
Lawmakers OK school violence bill
Legislation to make Colorado public schools legally liable for student safety was sent to the governor. The state House and Senate agreed May 4 on final language in the bill to allow public schools to be sued for negligence in cases of school shootings or other violence. Gov. John Hickenlooper has said he supports the bill, meaning it is likely to become law. The bill is named for Claire Davis, who was killed at Arapahoe High School in 2013. She was shot by a fellow student who then turned the gun on himself. Lawsuits would be limited to $350,000 per victim or $900,000 per incident.
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Denver honored as bike-friendly city The League of American Bicyclists has awarded the City and County of Denver with a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Business award, joining more than 950 visionary businesses from across the country. “From employee initiated bike clubs to the Bicycle Advisory Committee, which among other things promotes Bike to Work Day, we’re constantly working to find new opportunities for our employees and residents to bike to work every day,” said Mayor Michael Hancock. Denver encourages bicycling as an easy option by providing amenities such as free, secure bike parking and a bike maintenance stand in the Webb garage, as well as incentives such as B-cycle memberships for employees
Rain-barrel ban stays
Colorado’s only-in-the-nation ban on backyard rain barrels is sticking around for another year. The state Senate moved May 5 to reject a bill to allow homeowners to use up to two 55-gallon rain barrels. The maneuver was a late-evening vote to delay the bill, meaning it won’t make it to the governor’s desk before lawmakers conclude work for the year. The state House previously passed the bill, and it had bipartisan support in the Senate, too. But other Republicans opposed the measure as a dangerous precedent. Colorado’s rain-barrel ban is little known and widely flouted. But the barrels violate Colorado water law, which says that
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Lawmakers agreed on a bill to increase annual salaries for future legislators, the governor and other members of the executive branch. State lawmakers would get pay raises of 27 percent, from $30,000 a year to about $38,000 a year. The governor would get a 30 percent pay hike, from $90,000 a year to about $117,000 a year. The idea had its detractors, including lawmakers who say they can’t justify the increases so soon after the economic downturn. But supporters pointed out that pay rates for the offices cited in the bill haven’t increased in nearly 20 years. — Compiled from the Associated Press
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YOUR WEEK MORE THEATER/SHOWS
MEDDLES HEADLINES IMPROV BOB MEDDLES will headline at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Denver Improv, Northfield, at I-70 and Quebec. Meddles regularly opens the Comedy Night at West Woods shows. Tickets available at http://denver.improv.com/event.cfm?id=396517; enter code BOB for a discount. Meddles’ opening act is Talon Saucerman, a West Woods favorite. COMMUNITY DINNER THEATER COLORADO ACTS presents “Murder at the Formica Dinette” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
SWING BAND CONCERT SENTIMENTAL SOUNDS Swing Band will play from 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Arvada Elks Lodge, 5700 Yukon in Olde Town Arvada. Event is open to the public and no cover charge. Food and drinks are available for purchase. On-site and nearby street parking are available, and there is a large dance floor. Call Don at 303-359-3092 for information.
May 22-23 and May 29-30, at 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Josie, the waitress, has been busy slinging hash to all the regulars while they await the arrival of a hurricane. Then a tall stranger arrives and changes everything. Only one person knows who he is, and she isn’t telling. As the storm is brewing outside, murder is on someone’s mind inside the Formica Dinette. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org.
BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Brighton Beach Memoirs” from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, June 28 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show Sunday, June 28. Tickets available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com. 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. IT’S IN THE AIR PROBLEMS WITH pollen? Approximately one in five suf-
fer from runny nose, itchy eyes and sinus congestion every spring. These seasonal symptoms are often caused by our immune system reacting to harmless airborne substances such as pollen. Wave goodbye to your problems by learning what nutrients and foods help support a balanced immune response to airborne irritants. Program is from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Natural Grocers, LakewoodMission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt.
INDIAN MARKET, POWWOW TESORO CULTURAL Center plans the Indian Market and Powwow, open from 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. 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.
SUMMER THEATER CAMPS, CLASSES REGISTRATION IS open through July for summer camps and classes at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Offerings include a family and friends musical production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!” and several week-long camps: “Young King Arthur,”“Beauty & the Beast,”“The Frozen Tale of the North,”“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Shining Stars Camp for differently abled students. In addition, community classes offered on “Hamlet,” group guitar and tap dance. For information and to register, go to www. coloradoacts.org. Call 303-456-6772 or email coloradoacts@yahoo.com.
MUSIC/CONCERT LUTHERAN CHORALE CONCERT 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.
HORNBUCKLE BAND SHOWS MICHAEL HORNBUCKLE Band brings its eclectic blues-rock sound to Golden Friday, May 22, at the Buffalo Rose, Golden. Call 303-953-9079 or go to www.facebook.com/ TheHawgBackSaloon?fref=ts. The Hornbuckle family is known as Denver’s First Family of Blues, because of the musical success achieved by Hornbuckle brothers Michael and Brian, as well as their father, late Denver blues musician Bobby Hornbuckle. Go to www.hornbucklemusic.com. PASSION FOR GLASS EXHIBIT FOOTHILLS ART Center, 809 15th St., Golden, presents “Passion for Glass: Art Glass 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 POTTERY SALE
LONG LOST: LIFE, LOVE & T RAGEDY ON THE HIGH SEAS LONG LOST is the story of a group of pirates who grow up on the high seas together. Journey back to the 1700s as two star-crossed lovers face the soaring heights and the murky depths of life as a pirate. Long Lost will take audience members on a journey of life, love and tragedy on the high seas. Featuring Iluminar’s professional company with special guest roles by our youth and adult student companies. Show is at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, and Friday, May 22, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www.iluminaraerial.com/events. Tickets available at www.lakewood.org/tickets.
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 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 16, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 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 till 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. KITTREDGE PARK COMMUNITY DAY EVERGREEN PARK and Recreation District plans a park clean-up from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 16, at Kittredge Park. The design for park improvements, scheduled for fall, will be presented between noon and 2 p.m., while participants enjoy a free barbecue lunch. Go to www.evergreenrecreation.com. DISCOVER DENVER EXPO 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 303-384-3000 or visit www.coloradomills.com. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR SEVERAL AGENCIES will be available at an emergency preparedness fair from 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. 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. 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. Call 303-989-4496. MONDAY NIGHT TALKS 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 18, Wellness; Monday, June 1, Body language; Monday, June 8, Puppies, puppies, puppies; Monday, June 15, Polite leash walking; Monday, June 22, Fluffy come! WHEN LIFE IS UNFAIR WHAT TO do when life seems unfair will be examined at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Where’s the Justice?” includes a filmed interview with Jasmine Lima-Martin, whose husband, Rene Lima-Martin, served 10 years in prison for a robbery conviction. After rebuilding his life and finding employment, Rene was sent back to prison when it was discovered the court made a mistake regarding the length of his sentence. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. FEASTING FOR FELINES THE CAT Care Society, Lakewood’s cage-free shelter for homeless, abused and abandoned cats, will get 20 percent of proceeds from lunch and dinner service at 730 South Bar & Grill, 730 S. University Blvd., Denver. The dining opportunity runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. For reservations, call 303-7441888. Print and present the May Feasting for Felines flyer to activate the donation http:// www.catcaresociety.org/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=54286.
SHOP FOR handcrafted gifts for yourself or your garden at the spring pottery sale at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Works included range from functional tableware to sculpture, all made by staff and students of the Arvada Ceramics Education Studio. Proceeds go toward supporting the program. Sale is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 17. For information, go to http://arvadacenter.org/education.
THE WALES. Ireland. Scotland. England family history society presents the W.I.S.E. Way to Say Goodbye at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway, Denver. Learn about records and traditions surrounding death and burial in the British Isles. Program is presented by Sylvia Tracy-Doolos. For example, the burial records of ordinary citizens may be found in an index which covers the period 1538-2008 and contains over 18.5 million records, whereas the copious details of the state funeral and burial of Queen Victoria were well commemorated and copiously recorded.
SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST EXHIBIT
MILITARY ADOPTION SPECIAL
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.
ACTIVE AND retired military personnel and their families can adopt a cat age 1 year and older from Cat Care Society, 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood, for a special fee of $25. The military appreciation/Memorial Day weekend special is available Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24. Military ID is required to qualify for the special rate; standard adoption screening process applies. Go to www.catcaresociety.org.
EVENTS 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
W.I.S.E. WAY TO SAY GOODBYE
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 information or to download an application.
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May 14, 2015
Marketplace
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Misc. Notices
Bicycles
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Garage Sales
Classic Car Auction
Highlands Ranch Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th, 7:00-2:00. (Rain date May 21st and 22nd) HUGE neighborhood garage sale! Eastridge, just south of Valor Christian School. West of Fairview Parkway, East of Wildcat, South of Grace. See neighborhood signs.
Saturday May 30, 2015 Memorabilia 9am Open 8am
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US Treasury Dept. Public Auction
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Garage Sales Arvada 9 Family Garage Sale 6508 Vivian St., Arvada Fri & Sat May 15th & 16th 8am-4pm Childcare Toys/Equipment, Lots of Furniture, Books, Puzzles, Dishes, Sports Equipment, Adult & Kids Clothes/Shoes, Computer Supplies and much more! Arvada Garage Sale May 15-16th at Trail Village 64th west turn north on Virgil Way go to. 6553-6560 Umber Circle ( west of West Woods Ranch.) Huge neighborhood sale! Unbelievable items, tools and misc. Sponsored by Crystal Lawrence Remax Alliance. Arvada Multi-family Garage Sale 5664 West 67th Ave, Arvada Household Items, Furniture, Clothes, Toys, Too Much To List Friday, Saturday & Sunday May 22nd, 23rd & 24th 8am-3pm
HUGE NEIGHBORHOOD SALE 108TH & Simms North of Standley Lake Furniture & Collectibles Saturday May 16th Rain Dates 5/23 or 6/6 8am-4pm
HUGE CHURCH GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday May 15th & 16th Friday 8am-4pm Saturday 9am-1pm. 4425 Kipling, Wheat Ridge. Use South Parking Lot. HUGE CHURCH YARD SALE Fri. May15th 8am-4pm & Sat. May 16th 8am-2pm Heritage Community Bible Church Sale is inside the gymnasium. 5615 W. 64th Ave., Arvada 64th & Depew
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Matt Kurgan, co-owner of Pangea Coffee Roasters in Golden, lets the roasted coffee beans fall into the cooling tray of the roasting machine. The shop roasts coffee every day, and has a regular variety of about 10 different coffees, from light to dark roast, for customers to choose from. Photo by Christy Steadman
Roasted just right Golden has a new place for truly fresh coffee By Christy Steadman
csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Pangea Coffee Roasters now has a daily presence and a fixed place to be. Matt Kurgan and Amanda Krenn, co-owners of the coffee shop in downtown Golden, started the company in 2013. They rented a small space to fresh-roast the coffee, which they sold from a trailer that served as a mobile coffee café at farmers’ markets, bike races and other community events. The coffee shop, which is located near the intersection of 12th and Cheyenne streets, opened in IF YOU GO February. The two owners share a passion for Pangea Coffee Roasters will have its ribbon-cutting fresh-roasted coffee and high-quality event 5-9 p.m. May 20. The event features extended beans, Kurgan said, and they strive to serve hours and complimentary coffee and pastries. The com“that perfect cup of coffee,” Krenn added. munity is invited to attend. Kurgan and Krenn both have more than a decade of experience in the coffee industry, which began in Milwaukee before the two moved to Colorado about seven years ago. COFFEE ROASTING 101 There is a coffee culture in Golden, Krenn said, and people seem to appreciate Coffee beans, originally a green color, are put into the that they can get a “Golden proud” product roasting machine. They start to turn brown after about here. 12-15 minutes in the roaster. Once the roastmaster “To be able to share what we think is determines they are the appropriate shade, the beans good coffee,” she said, “and for people to be go into a cooling tray and are swirled around for three into it, too, is really cool.” to four minutes. After the swirling, they remain set in Pangea Coffee Roasters roasts coffee the tray for an additional five minutes for the machine daily, so it is always fresh. On average, the to disperse air onto the beans. The beans are then café offers about 10 different coffees, and transferred to a container to have time to release adeach variety of coffee beans comes from ditional CO2. After a period of 12 to 24 hours, the beans a different country. All are roasted a little are ready to be ground and brewed. differently, and a roast preference of light, medium or dark is always available. “A lot of people don’t know about the high-quality coffee that is available out there,” Kurgan said. “Here, and a lot of other roasters, have so many options.” He urges people to go out and try the different fresh-roasted coffee products available. Every experience will be different, Kurgan said, but when a person finds a good place, with good beans, they will go back. “There’s really nothing like it.”
SPORTS
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May 14, 2015
Holy Family once again a goal short Ponderosa ousts Tigers from playoffs, 1-0 By Jim Benton
jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Holy Family’s girls soccer team lost another close game when the Tigers dropped a 1-0 double overtime match to Ponderosa in the first round Class 4A state playoff game May 6 at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker. The Tigers, seeded 23rd in the state playoff bracket, finished their first season in 4A competition with a 9-7-0 record and all seven losses were one-goal setbacks. “This game was a typical example of the way our season went,” said Holy Family coach George Connolly. “We didn’t win the close games. If we could go back and change it, certainly we would. But part of it is not quite getting the breaks and not putting the ball in the back of the net when you have the opportunities. “No team blew us out and nobody is ever going to blow us out. But, did we get any respect from the state? No. They put us 23rd. That was a joke.” All of Holy Family’s nine wins this season were via shutouts
A key moement was when Ponderosa freshman midfielder Jensen Ellis launched a high, leftfooted shot from 30 yards out which deflected off the fingertips of Tigers’ keeper Maggie Spitzer and into the net for the game winning shot with 12:05 remaining in the second, 15-minute overtime. “There was a through ball and I just decided to shoot and it went in,” said Ellis. Josie Schroder was credited with the assist on Ellis’ goal. Both teams had chances to score in the second half. Holy Family had a shot bounce wide off the post in the 58th minute and Ponderosa’s Jordan Bryant saw her shot deflect off Spitzer’s hands and carom off the cross bar less than four minutes later. Underclass players scored 25 of the 47 goals for Holy Family during the season and the Tigers were hampered in the playoff game by midfielders who were injured or playing with injuries. Junior Olivia Bartoletti wound up as the Tigers leading scorer with eight goals and 23 points. Senior Domonique Giron led the team in goals with nine. “It was a well-played game,” said Connolly. “Soccer is a cruel sport. We had a great season. Ponderosa has a good team. We hit a post and they hit a post.” “We knew coming in that seeding didn’t mean much,” added
Krista Napierkowski of Holy Family can’t control a loose ball as Ponderosa’s Megan Zimbeck knocks in away during the Tigers 1-0 double overtime loss on May 6 at Sports Authority Stadium. Photo by Jim Benton coach Jim Engels of the 10th – seeded Mustangs. “We knew they had a good team. The second half
I felt we played better but they had some great chances. It could have
gone either way but our freshman, the only freshman on the varsity team, knocked it in.”
JEFFCO SPORTS ROUNDUP Girls Soccer
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Rock Canyon 9, Wheat Ridge 8 (OT) - A second-half comeback from Rock Canyon, and the game-winning goal in extra time, knocked Wheat Ridge out of the CHSAA Class 5A Boys Lacrosse tournament in the first round on May 6. Wheat Ridge could not hold on to a 7-3 halftime lead in the contest. The Farmers finish their first season in Class 5A Lacrosse with 10 wins.
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Colorado Academy 20, Ralston Valley 9 - Olivia Sandoval scored four goals, but Ralston Valley surrendered 10 goals in each half in a second-round loss to Colorado Academy on May 8. The Mustangs’ season finishes with a record of 12-4, the most wins for the program since the 2009-10 season. Ralston Valley 18, Fruita Monument 6 - The Mustangs scored nine times in each half to advance in the CHSAA Girls Lacrosse Tournament with a win over 19seed Fruita Monument on May 5. Olivia Sandoval led the scoring with six goals and Sydney Hauffman, Jessica Gibson, Marin Felsoci, and Jordan Winchester each scored three times. Felsoci also grabbed 12 ground balls for Ralston Valley. Air Academy 12, Golden 11 - The Demons season came to an end following a first-round loss to Air Academy on May 6 in the CHSAA Girls Lacrosse Tournament. Golden finishes with an 8-8 record to record the most wins in one season for the program in the past four seasons. Douglas Co./Castle View 14, Wheat Ridge 7 - Wheat Ridge lost its final game of the season on the road on May 4. The Farmers trailed 8-3 at the half in the loss.
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Green Mountain 7, Montrose 6 - Green Mountain trailed 5-3 in the sixth inning before a pinch-hit three-run home run off the bat of Luke Kuberski gave the Rams the lead to win Class 4A District 5 on May 10. Wyatt Featherston added a solo shot after Kuberski’s home run to give Green Mountain a needed insurance run.
Green Mountain 8, Canon City 7 (9 innings)- The Rams survived with a ninthinning walk off after allowing five runs in the seventh inning of a win over Canon City in Class 4A District 5 on May 10. Green Mountain finished with 11 hits, including three home runs, in the win. Alameda 9, Fort Lupton 2 - Alameda broke open a 2-2 game with three runs in the fifth inning, and four more in the sixth, to end the regular season with a league win on May 4. Hunter Robert had two hits, drove in two runs, and scored three times and Allen Elliot and Angel Mojica each drove in two runs and scored two runs in the win. Elliott improved his record to 4-3 on the season after allowing two runs on five hits and striking out 11 in a complete game. Eaton 5, Faith Christian 1 - Faith Christian led 1-0 after two innings, but lost to undefeated Eaton in the regular season finale on the road on May 4. Faith Christian had 10 hits, but all 10 were singles, in the loss as JD Waleigh finished 2-for-3 with a run scored.
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5A Western Regional - Ralston Valley (2nd), Pomona (9th) - Ralston Valley had three top-10 individual finishes and finished one-stroke behind Regional champ Legacy at the 5A Western Regional on May 4. Ashlyn Kirschner carded the low round with a 4-over-par 76 to finished in a tie for second and Sydney Prey finished fifth after a round of 78. Jordan Remley finished ninth with a 9-over-par 81. Pomona finished in ninth place, a finish made possible by Zarena Brown who matched Ralston Valley’s Kirschner with a round of 76 to finish in a tie for second. 4A Metro-West Regional - D’Evelyn (4th), Standley Lake (11th), Golden (12th), Wheat Ridge (17th), Green Mountain (20th), Arvada (21st) - The 4A MetroWest Regional concluded on May 4 with D’Evelyn finishing in fourth place following Emilee Strausburg’s fifth-place individual finish. Strausburg carded an 8-over-par 80. Leah Donnelly from Wheat Ridge finished ninth individually following a round of 84. Standley Lake’s Courtney Kauffman finished 19th individually and Golden’s Megan Vernon finished in 21st.
Green Mountain’s low round came from Carly Trimbach and Arvada’s was from Denae Howes. 5A Southern Regional - Arvada West - 4th - Arvada West took a fourth-place finish at the 5A Southern Regional on May 4. Ali Peper finished ninth in the individual competition following a 9-over-par round of 81. 5A Central Regional - Lakewood 5th - - Emma Hesse and Heather Stauter finished in a tie at 20th place to help Lakewood to a fifth-place finish at the 5A Central Regional on May 4.
Boys Swimming 5A Jeffco League Championships Lakewood (1st), Ralston Valley (3rd), Pomona (4th), Bear Creek (5th), Arvada West (6th) - Aaron Sett won the 200 Free and 500 Free to lead Lakewood to a League Championship on May 8. Pomona’s Keegan Foulke won the 100 Breast and 200 Individual Medley and teamed with Brycen Meyer, Jared Coisman, and Anthony Laurita to win the 400 Free Relay. Octavio Lucero won the One-Meter and Spencer Shaffer won the 100 Free for Bear Creek. Dylan Kirar finished as runner-up in the 100 Breast and third in the 200 Individual Medley. Arvada West’s Spencer Mousseau took a third-place finish in the One-Meter. 4A Jeffco League Championships D’Evelyn (1st), Green Mountain (2nd), Golden (3rd), Wheat Ridge (6th), Standley Lake (7th) - D’Evelyn’s Alexander Moreland and Daniel Graber each won two individual events and helped the Jaguars sweep the three relay events at the 4A Jeffco League Championships on May 8. Moreland won the 100 Free and 200 Free and Graber won the 100 Breast and 200 Individual Medley before they teamed with Se Cheong and Alec Sutton to with the 400 Free Relay. Green Mountain’s Tristan Gess won the One-Meter and Ethan Schick won the 100 Fly. Daric Sundeen claimed a win in the 100 Back for Golden, Matt Skinner of Wheat Ridge won the 50 Free, and Standley Lake garnered a win in the 500 Free from Jonah Staton. — Compiled by Chase Ellis, cellis@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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Local author Hannah Conklin released her debut novel, Seed of Hope, on Tate Publishing on April 21. The story follows Riley Malloy, a woman who cannot escape the demons of her past and must rely on her faith, and the love of people around her, to find her way to the light. We called the 22-year-old author to talk about the process of writing her book, the publishing process, and what’s next. LS: How long have you wanted to be a writer? HC: I grew up in a small town in northeast Colorado, and was writing all the time. I was raised in an artsy family, which was an inspiration. I grew up reading Christian books, and was inspired by authors who took dark subjects and found the light. LS: Tell me what Seed of Hope is about. HC: The theme is overcoming struggles and finding hope in dark times. LS: How long did your book take you to write? HC: I started the book four years ago, but stopped working on it for a while. All told, it probably took a year to write. The hardest part was being patient — it’s so easy to get wrapped up in getting the words on the pages, but it’s harder to get the flow right and make sure all the threads come together. It ended up being 37 chapters and around 312 pages. LS: What was the process like for getting your novel published? HC: Getting it published has been an amazing process — I looked online for a company that would allow me to submit a manuscript, before finding Tate. It’s been ya phenomenal learning experience to see how the publishing process works. LS: Are you planning to do any book signings or readings?
WHERE TO FIND SEED OF HOPE Hannah Conklin’s Seed of Hope can be purchased online at: www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.
Lakewood author Hannah Conklin released her debut novel, Seeds of Hope, on Tate Publishing. The book follows a woman who needs her faith to escape the past. Courtesy photo
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CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY ONGOING/ACTIVITIES, ONGOING/GROUPS MONDAYS 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.
WOMEN NETWORKING Women’s Business Group Wednesday 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. THE GOLDEN Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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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.
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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
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. 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 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 303-424Clubs continues on Page 23
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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
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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
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.
Former smoker, Chris Uribe, samples a chocolate flavor while looking for various juices for his vaporizer at Elements of Vapor in Arvada. The Arvada City Council recently amended a city ordinance banning vaping in public places, except for sampling in vaping stores. The full story is on page 1. Photo by Crystal Anderson
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Public Notice 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 read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Reed Construction Data www.reedpsp.com 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 also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 19 LF Clean and Inspect 18” VCP Sanitary Sewer Main 10,645 LF Clean and Inspect 21” VCP Sanitary Sewer Main 2,242 LF Clean and Inspect 27” PVC Sanitary Sewer Main 893 LF Clean and Inspect 30” RCP Sanitary Sewer Main 14,818 LF Clean and Inspect 36” RCP Sanitary Sewer Main Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the
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 read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Reed Construction Data www.reedpsp.com 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 also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 19 LF Clean and Inspect 18” VCP Sanitary Sewer Main 10,645 LF Clean and Inspect 21” VCP Sanitary Sewer Main 2,242 LF Clean and Inspect 27” PVC Sanitary Sewer Main 893 LF Clean and Inspect 30” RCP Sanitary Sewer Main 14,818 LF Clean and Inspect 36” RCP Sanitary Sewer Main Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available for viewing at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Engineer for the work is Matt Knight, P.E., Telephone 720-898-7660. CITY OF ARVADA Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Anyone trying to bully the Sea Goat -- whether it involves a personal or a professional matter -- will learn a painful lesson. Others also will benefit from the Goat’s strong example. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Congratulations. With things going the way they are, you should be able to spare some time and take a break from your hectic schedule for some well-earned fun and games. PISCES (February 19 to March 21) Your sharp Piscean intuition should be able to uncover the true agendas of those who might be trying to catch the Fish in one of their schemes.
Public Notices Government Legals Public Notice 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 read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Reed Construction Data www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that a vacancy currently exists on each of the boards of directors of the Hometown Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 3 and 4 (“Districts”). Any qualified, eligible elector of the Districts inPUBLIC NOTICE advertise your and public notices call 303-566-4100 terested in To filling such vacancy serving on the boards of directors should The following ordinance was adopted by file a Letter of Interest with the boards of the City Council of the City of Arvada directors of the Districts no later than May on second reading following the public 24, 2015, at the office of the Districts. hearing held at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th day of May, 2015. For the full text version in Forms of Letters of Interest are available electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legand can be obtained from the Hometown alnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 3 and 4, c/o then click on the title of the ordinance you Emilee D. Hansen at McGeady Sisneros, wish to view. The full text version is also P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denavailable in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have ver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592 4380. questions. Ordinance 4501: An Ordinance AmendHOMETOWN METROPOLITAN ing Certain Provisions of Division 3, DISTRICT NOS. 1, 3 AND 4 Smoking Restricted in Public Places, of By: /s/ Mary Jo Dougherty Article VII, Air Pollution, of Chapter 38, Attorney for Districts Environment, of the Arvada City Code to Make it Unlawful to Smoke Electronic Legal Notice No.: 42719 Smoking Devices in Public Places or First Publication: May 14, 2015 Sports Arenas, to Prohibit Minors from EnLast Publication: May 14, 2015 tering Smoking Businesses, and to ProPublisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript hibit the Sale or Distribution of Electronic Golden Transcript Smoking Devices and Other Smoking and the Arvada Press Products to Minors PUBLIC NOTICE Legal Notice No.: 42734 First Publication: May 14, 2015 The following ordinance was adopted by Last Publication: May 14, 2015 the City Council of the City of Arvada Publisher: Golden Transcript on second reading following the public Wheat Ridge Transcript hearing held at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th day and the Arvada Press of May, 2015. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you
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