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Rolling into spring

By Glenn Wallace

Monthly Bike Cruise returns in Golden

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Even a springtime snowstorm did not keep 17 same-sex couples from making it into Jefferson County offices on May 1 to receive their license for a Civil Union.

The county motor vehicle offices, along with the clerk and recorder office, are the only places to acquire a civil union or marriage license.

The first couple to get a civil union in the state went to the Arvada Motor Vehicle office.

The first Civil Union license seekers were reportedly from the Arvada Motor Vehicle office, shortly before 8 a.m.

At 8:05 a.m. Jennifer Whitton and Tana Trujillo of Lakewood walked into the county Clerk and Recorder’s office for a Civil Union license.

Employees of the office applauded the couple. “My name’s already (printed) on there, but I would be honored to sign that,� Jeffco Clerk and Recorder Pamela Anderson said.

Anderson’s signature is printed on every civil union/ marriage license because that’s one of her duties as an elected official.

She offered to sign the first Civil Union license in person.

The couple accepted. “We got married in Vermont two and a half years ago,�

Whitton said.

While Whitton said the civil union did not change their relationship, it would afford them more legal protection, and simplify future issues, particularly concerning their unborn child. “This is amazing,� Trujillo said. “I grew up here and

By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com The location and the organizers might be new, but the Golden Cruise seems to still be on a roll.

The first bicycle cruise of 2013 took off on April 30 in spite of an uncertain springtime weather forecast.

The theme, matching the city’s own motto, was “Where the West Lives.�

Golden resident Sophie Scully, wearing a Native American headband with some feathers to match the western theme, was among the first cruise participants. “I wouldn’t miss it for the world,�

Scully said. “My best memories in Golden have been on the Cruise.�

Now in its seventh year, the Golden Cruise has grown into a summertime tradition for fans of fun and cycling in the city. This year however, the cruise underwent some modifications, in the form of the Golden Civic Foundation taking the handlebars.

District 2 City Councilor Marcie Miller, who also works with the Civic Foundation, said she had participated in the cruise for the last couple of years, and seen the event’s growing pains as it started attracting hundreds of riders each month, outgrowing its birthplace in the parking lot next to Woody’s Pizza at 1305 Washington Ave. “In the height of summer, it was getting up to around 400 people,� Miller said. “It’s such a great family event with kids and grandparents though. I didn’t want to see it die.�

After Miller spoke with cruise founder and Woody’s General Manager Mike Helms, as well as with other bicycle-related organizations around town, two problems were clear, she said. The ride required more volunteer POSTAL ADDRESS

Couples joined with civil union licenses

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Biking continues on Page 11

Golden City Council will consider approving a draft agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation that would create a roadmap for transportation projects within the city over the coming years and decades.

Consideration of the agreement will take place at the May 9 council meeting. The meeting is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. at Golden City Hall, 911 10th St. The draft agreement is available at www.GettheFactsGolden.org.

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May 9, 2013

Pot debate finally lives up to billing For much of the legislative session, there was one thought that would enter into my mind, perhaps more than any other: This marijuana stuff is pretty boring.

Seriously. For a drug that’s capable of making everyday experiences pretty interesting for a whole lot of people out there — and can make those old Allman Brothers vinyls sound even sweeter — for the most part, covering the Legislature’s attempts to regulate the newly legalized retail pot industry had been quite the snooze fest.

So, thank goodness for the last few weeks of the legislative session, which produced a slew of pot activity — including some profound philosophical debates over the regulation of the drug — that managed to put the “Wee!” back in “weed.”

But things surrounding the implementation of Amendment 64 — the voter-approved measure that legalizes recreational marijuana use — sure did start out slow this legislative session. There were committees after committees after committees, many of which started at 7:30 in the morning. Ugh! And from those hearings emerged super-exciting terms like “vertical integration”; “excise tax”; “egress”; “ingress.” But, I digress. Thankfully, the last couple of weeks of legislative pot talk made up for all of the months of boring regulatory language, trite marijuana puns and over-used Cheetos references.

Thoroughly entertaining debates over how to tax the drug and where people should be allowed to congregate to smoke it emerged at sessions’ end.

And the political lines over those issues became about as blurred as highway lines

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might appear to a stoner on his way home from a String Cheese Incident show at Red Rocks.

“It’s been all over the place,” said Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont, in a recent interview. Singer was the sponsor of House Bill 1318, which puts in place an Amendment 64 taxation model.

Singer said it was “refreshing” to see that debates over marijuana knew no political boundaries.

“Ninety percent of the folks here have this really open mind about it, like, `So, what do you think?’,” Singer said. “And my answer is, `I don’t know, what do you think?’ And were figuring it out together.”

Breaking news: Republicans don’t like taxes. And they, like many people, don’t like drugs. So what was fascinating to observe over the last couple of weeks of the session was members of the Grand Old Party arguing in favor of lowering tax rates on retail marijuana sales. Their argument was sound — they didn’t want the drug taxed too high, out of fear that the black market would benefit. But the irony is that the end result of lowering taxes on marijuana makes it cheaper for people to buy drugs!

That irony was not lost on Singer.

place to drink Kool-Aid?” Crowder quipped during a recent Senate debate. “If you want to go to a party that has it, then go ahead and smoke it.”

See what I mean? Pretty cool, eh?

“The political lines are blurred, in some sense, in the Republican caucus (on this issue),” said Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs, in a recent interview. “This topic cuts across party lines and philosophic lines that are really complex.”

By the time this column hits Colorado Community Media’s papers, the General Assembly should have already wrapped up work on the implementation of Amendment 64 regulations.

Jahn said she’s learned a lot about marijuana over the course of the session.

“I know more about this than I thought I ever wanted to know,” Jahn told me. “Who would’ve thought? However, if you really look back at over the last five or 10 years, you could really see it’s been moving this way and the attitudes in Colorado and through the country have really changed.”

That may be true. But legislators like Gardner — who opposed Amendment 64 — would just as soon be talking about something else.

“I’ve heard more marijuana testimony than I have on any other subject in the General Assembly,” Gardner said. “That is astounding to me. I never thought it was something that was a good use of our time, but we have no choice.”

“The traditional conservative argument for less taxes kind of steps in the way for the traditional conservative argument for less drugs. So, how do we balance that?”

Singer said. “Same thing on the progressive side. There’s people on that side worried about social factors of drug addiction and the social factors of incarcerating people because of drugs.

“It’s a little off kilter.”

You can say that again. Case in point was a fascinating debate in the Senate over whether the state should allow the existence of marijuana clubs, where people could have a common place to enjoy the drug, like “Cheers” for pot smokers.

Wouldn’t you like to get away?

This issue sure made for some strange political bedfellows. Sen. Pat Steadman, DDenver, joined forces with Sen. Greg Brophy, R-Wray, to propose an amendment to one of the marijuana regulation bills, that would have treated marijuana clubs like cigar bars — only they wouldn’t be allowed to actually buy the drugs there, just smoke them. Sen. Vicki Marble, R-Fort Collins, argued in favor of Steadman’s amendment — which, now that I think about it, could very well be the first time that a Colorado legislative reporter has ever written that sentence. Awesome!

“The last thing you want them to do is to hang out in a back alley and smoke it,” Marble said on the Senate floor recently.

Democratic Sens. Cheri Jahn of Wheat Ridge and Gail Schwartz of Snowmass opposed the pot club amendment, along with Sen. Larry Crower, a Republican from Alamosa.

“Kool-Aid is legal, but do we need a

Vic Vela is the legislative reporter for Colorado Community Media. Email Vic at: vvela@ourcoloradonews.com. Also, follow Vic’s legislative updates on Twitter: @VicVela1

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The first official Golden Super Cruise of 2013 rolled through South Golden on Saturday. The event officially runs on the first Saturday of the month, May through October. Hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, and other unique vehicles cruised along South Golden Road, Johnson Road, and 10th Avenue. Sponsors Brent and Vicky Decker of Jalopyz Hot Rod in Golden said this year the Jalopyz van provided musical entertainment in the Pizza Hut parking lot. “It’s a great event. You can see just about everything you could imagine,” Decker said. The next Golden Super Cruise is scheduled for June 1. Photo by Glenn Wallace

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NEWS IN A HURRY Golden food program wins $20,000

The Golden Backpack Program, which sends hungry children home with food for the weekend through local schools, has won $20,000.

The award comes from Walmart’s Fighting Hunger Together campaign.

Nationwide, more than 443,000 votes were placed online for hundreds of food bank and food distribution programs. In the end, the top 40 food banks and top 60 feeding agencies with the most votes won prizes.

Golden Backpack Executive Director Peggy Halderman has said that winning the award would assist the program in launching a new summer feeding program.

Clear Creek trail section complete

The City of Golden recently completed construction on the Clear Creek Trail, widening the portion between the Billy Drew Bridge and the Golden RV Park entrance.

The widening brought the previously eight-food wide trail up to 12 feet in hopes of easing congestion problems with the popular path.

Construction was completed Friday, May 3.

On Monday, May 6, the second phase of the widening project began, closing the section of trail from the kayak course to the water treatment plant for widening.

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Wengrovius celebrates 25 years

The Rev. John Wengrovius, senior pastor at Calvary Episcopal Church, was the recipient of a “Toast and Roast” celebration recognizing his 25th anniversary of service to Golden on Sunday, May 5.

Event organizers reported more than 400 attended the celebration, which was held in the Great Hall of Calvary.

Wengrovius oversaw the expansion of the church in 2000, nearly tripling its size.

Under his leadership, the church has been an active participant in many community events, and charitable programs.

Today, Calvary has one of the largest congregations in the Colorado Episcopal Diocese.

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Ceremony to honor vet Golden man invited to French cemetery for Memorial Day

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One American family is invited to a small city in the south of France each year to participate in a Memorial Day ceremony honoring the U.S. servicemen who fought and died in a littleknown but very important battle of World War II. This Memorial Day, May 27, Golden resident Stephen Katz and his brother, Jeffrey Katz, have been invited to that special ceremony at the RhoneAmerican Cemetery and Memorial in Draguignan, France, where their uncle Jerome is buried.

Often overshadowed by the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, the Allied Forces conducted a second, smaller invasion of south France code named Operation Dragoon, which began Aug. 15.

Stephen Katz confesses that growing up, the brothers had assumed their uncle died at Normandy.

“We just knew he had died during the invasion of France,” Katz said.

Some historic sleuthing by Katz’s younger brother eventually revealed the truth, that Jerome Katz, 19, had died during the first day of Operation Dragoon, somewhere near to the city of Draguignan that is believed to have been the inspiration for the invasion’s code name.

“I’m bringing a plaque from Golden (City Council), recognizing the City of Draguignan for all they have done to honor U.S. servicemen who gave their lives to help liberate France,” Katz said.

Jerome Katz, 19, posthumously awarded the Purple Heart for his role in liberating France in World War II. Courtesy photo The official presentation of the plaque will take place at the May 9 Golden City Council.

Golden Education & Healthy Communities Coordinator Julie Brooks worked on the proclamation and plaque, and said she was surprised by what her research discovered.

“We live in an era where people are used to seeing us bring our soldiers home, one way or another. I think a lot of people would be surprised at how many we still have overseas — about 125,000 war dead buried and another 94,000 on tablets of the missing,” Brooks said.

According to Katz, he first visited the gravesite in 2000, but had never managed to make it to the big Memo-

rial Day celebration.

His wife, Margaret, who was the Collections Conservator for the Colorado School of Mines, was always busy that time of year with thesis paper work.

Katz says the trip will be a bittersweet one. His wife passed away in October of last year due to cancer.

The two met at graduate school while attending Tulane University, where they both were earning degrees in French.

For years, they made annual vacations to France, and eventually joined the group Souvenir Franco-American, which maintains the cemetery in Draguignan, located roughly 20 miles west of Cannes.

“They really do wonderful work, and it’s all to give thanks to the men who gave their lives to liberate their country,” Katz said.

There are 860 American graves at the Draguignan cemetery, most marked by crosses, interspersed with the Star of David for Jewish soldiers, like the one marking the final resting place of Jerome Katz.

Jerome had been part of the Army infantry that had “slogged his way up the beach,” according to Katz.

“We’re not exactly sure where he was killed, but it was the first day, that much we know,” Katz said.

Katz’s father also served in the Army in World War II. He was part of an armored division that fought under General Patton. Katz said his father did not speak very much about the war. Jerome died two years before Katz was born, and his father died when he was a young man, making the pilgrimage to the gravesite a way of reconnecting to the past, he said.

“It does help to feel closer to my uncle, and also my father,” he said.

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Family members of the fallen officers were given seats at the front of the ceremony.

Several could be seen placing flowers at the base of the memorial after the ceremony.

An additional 10 names were added to the memorial, based on historic research. The historic inclusions had death dates ranging from 1873 to 1966.

In total, 250 names are now written on the memorial.

James H. Davis, executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, conducted the ceremony, held at the memorial, which is located in front of the Colorado State Patrol

headquarters in Golden.

Davis said that it was hard for him to speak about the sacrifices made by those who died in the line of duty.

“But this memorial is our duty, to serve and protect their memory,” Davis said.

Davis added that the sacrifices of the surviving family members should also be remembered.

Captains in the Denver, Colorado Springs, Lakewood and Englewood Police Departments, as well as Pueblo’s Sheriff, all placed wreaths at the base of the memorial in honor of the officers who died under their command.

The ceremony included the singing of the national anthem, Lakewood Police Department Honor Guard provided a 21-gun salute, and a flock of white doves was released at the ceremony’s conclusion.

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May 9, 2013

Play shows how small ‘what ifs’ affect life

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the The latest show at the Arvada Colo-Festival Playhouse is a bit like busy“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” apermeets “Groundhog Day.” The 11 Minutes Theatre Comitter-pany is performing Yasmina Reza’s ay in“Life X 3” at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, May .

10 and May 17, and Saturdays, May hool11 and May 18, and at 2:30 p.m. rsity,Sundays, May 12 and May 19 at the greesArvada Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. vaca- “It’s basically three renditions of inedthe same night,” said artistic direcican,tor and 11 Minutes Theatre ComDra-pany founder Janine Kehlenbach. miles“Two couples come together for a ‘dinner party,’ and the idea is that work,it’s the same day, but it happens in menthree ways.” their The combination of human relations and repetition is why ravesAndy Anderson, who plays Hubert mostFinidori, said it’s “Who’s Afraid of withVirginia Woolf?” meets “Groundhog diers,Day.” sting “People always wonder ‘What if this one thing went differently, Armywhat would happen?’ and this play y upshows them that,” Kehlenbach said.Couple Henry and Sonia, e hewhile trying to get their young son thatto bed, play host to Hubert and Inez Finidori for a “dinner party,” thewhich was scheduled to happen art ofthe next day. nder In each act, the interactions ber didtween all of the characters change, ar. Je-even in the smallest way. Human wasinteractions are a focus of much of e wasReza’s work, Kehlenbach said. mage Across the three acts, few conctingsistencies remain, but two that do are an apple and cosmic halos. o my Sonia and Henry’s young son d. wants an apple as he lies in bed, after brushing his teeth, which he isn’t supposed to have.

The apple causes tension between the couple and between the couple and their guests.

On the opposite end of the size spectrum, but almost as equally important, is cosmic halos.

Henry spent the past few years researching if halos are round or flat and is about to publish a paper when Hubert tells him another team already did so, causing Henry much distress, specifically about his career.

“There’s a whole metaphor about galaxies in the show, specifically about spiral galaxies,” said Todd Black, who plays Henry.

“The thing about spirals is they get closer and then go back out, get closer and go back out. That’s how the third act is.

He slides into a euphoric state and then right back into depression then he comes back again.”

The characters continually bring up the halos research throughout the play and at one point Inez,

Hubert Finidori, played by Andy Anderson, left, listens as Sonia, played by Dawn Bower, defends her husband in one of three renditions of the same night in Yasmina Reza’s “Life X 3,” currently showing at the Arvada Festival Playhouse, 5665 Wadsworth Blvd., by 11 Minutes Theatre Company. Photos

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gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com From left, Hubert Finidori, played by Andy Anderson; Inez Finidori, played by Margaret Amateis Casart; Sonia, played by Dawn Bower; and Henry, played by Todd Black discuss Henry’s scientific research and a similar paper published by another scientist, which could great effect the future of Henry’s scientific career in Yasmina Reza’s “Life X 3.” The 11 Minutes Theatre Company is currently showing the play that features three rendition of the same evening to show how the smallest change can alter a night or even life. before being told by Hubert to stop asking about something she’ll never understand, asks Henry what difference it makes if halos are round or flat.

“To our everyday life,” Henry replies. “None.”

“I hope that this play gives the audience something to think about

and they think about our place in the world and what our purpose is on Earth,” said Dawn Bower, who plays Sonia.

While the story is important to the meaning, what’s equally important is the language.

“Every word means something,” Bower said.

Though it was translated from its original French to English for American performances, the meaning of each word remains the same, Black said.

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Bill pitches incentives for efficient homes

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Colorado homebuyers would be eligible for new financial incentives toward the purchase of energy efficient homes under a Democrat-sponsored bill that passed the state Senate on April 30.

The measure now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature.

But Republicans opposed the “Colorado Energy Saving Mortgage Report Bill” the entire way this legislative session, arguing that the bill is another example of

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Democrats subsidizing tax dollars for a “feel good” program that doesn’t really do anything.

House Bill 1105 gives Coloradans up to $8,000 in incentives to either buy or rehabilitate homes that are energy efficient.

Homeowners would be eligible to pocket the incentives in multiple ways, including having the option of an interest rate buy-down, or having the down-payment of their mortgage reduced. Rep. Max Tyler, DLakewood, a House sponsor of the bill, said the program not only saves homeowners’ money, it can also lead to positive environmental impacts on the state.

“It’s an attempt to drive the marketplace, to some degree, to more energy efficiency,” Tyler said.

The bill redefines the existing Colorado Energy Star mortgage incentive program —

which is administered by the Colorado Energy Office — by creating an energy-saving mortgage cash fund that is made up of state appropriations and matching funds from utility companies.

The bill passed on party-line votes in both chambers of the General Assembly this session, most recently by a 20-15 vote in the Senate on April 30.

Though there was no debate in the Senate, Republicans argued against the bill during a March 26 House debate, where they stressed the bill promotes energy efficiency on the backs of taxpayers, and that the legislation should have been targeted more toward lower-income families.

Rep. Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen, didn’t care how her colleagues voted on the bill because she considered the legislation use-

less.

“This is a feel-good bill, but doesn’t do anything,” she said.

The bill is one of several energy-related pieces of legislation that Tyler has been promoting this legislative session.

The legislation includes bills that expand financing of new energy improvements for commercial properties, and separate legislation that expands state contracts that seek energy-cost savings to include those that increase state vehicle operation and fuel cost savings.

Tyler said he’s been able to move on energy bills this session compared to years past when Democrats did not have the majority power they now enjoy.

“After playing defense the last couple of years, we’re able to move things forward again,” he said.

Jefferson County budget assessments begin

By Glenn Wallace Preliminary meetings began in April between Jefferson County Budget Director Tina Caputo and the Jeffco Board of County Commissioners, where they have discussed general budget policy and the timeline for assembling next year’s budget.

Adoption of next year’s budget will take place in December. The fiscal year begins Jan. 1 The 2013 budget, which totaled $468 million, may just be entering the second quarter, but Caputo said she already had several questions, mostly about process and general budget policy, that she wanted county commissioner direction on, including whether to hold strategic budget meetings with department heads, and whether to let the commissioners do more of the early sorting of capital improvement project planning.

In discussions so far, the three commissioners — District 1 Commissioner Faye Griffin, District 2 Commissioner Casey Tighe, and District 3 Commissioner Donald Rosier — seemed to prefer a blended approach on both topics. Information-only meetings, designed to give each department an overview of the county’s finances are to be set up for later this year.

“It’s important to get all the information in front of everyone, to make sure they feel it’s open and transparent,” District 3 Commissioner Don Rosier said at the April 24 budget discussion meeting.

Rosier added that he would not want to see those meetings extend into budget decision-making though.

On the question of capital improvement projects, the commission decided to request copies of all county project proposals as they are submitted by different departments, while still asking the budget office

and county management staff develop a recommendation list.

“I wouldn’t mind seeing the whole list, since we end up hearing about them anyway,” District 1 Commissioner Faye Griffin said, also at the April 24 meeting.

The early budget meetings revealed some good news.

End-of-year accounting found the county overcharged some county departments for IT and facilities costs according to Caputo. Much of the reimbursed money ($3.1 million) will stay in the General Fund, but will be available to different departments to help offset 2013 costs. Among the bigger beneficiaries are Opens Space ($119,000), Social Services ($634,000), and libraries ($30,000).

Future financial pressures look to be increasing for the county. Caputo told the commissioners that the early county budget projections showed only a 2-percent

rise in property tax revenue in coming years, and added that current budget projections looking five years and more into the future, still show zero pay increases for county employees, which she characterized as “unrealistic.”

She said future budget meetings would contain preliminary reports on what pay increases for county employees would look like.

In looking to increase revenue to maintain services, one topic that the county commissioners will have to decide upon is whether to increase county taxes up to the level they are already entitled to. The county mill levy is currently less than what the county government could collect, without voter approval.

“Twenty-six million dollars seems like the gap between what we did collect and what we could collect,” if taxes were raised to the maximum in 2012, Caputo said.

ON THE RECORD The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners took the following action during its April 30 meeting. All three commission members — District 1 Commissioner Faye Griffin, District 2 Commissioner Casey Tighe, and District 3 Commissioner Donald Rosier — were in attendance.

Golden Berm approved

The BCC unanimously approved a request from the City of Golden, granting an easement to construct an earthen berm near North Table Mountain Park, parallel to State Highway 93.

The county’s Parks, Recreation, and

Open Space Director Tom Hoby said Golden requested the berm to lower highway noise impact on nearby residents.

The new topography would also help shield a new 10-foot-wide, multi-use trail that the city will build.

Hoby said that the city would be responsible for the berm construction and maintenance, while the county would retain operational duties for the trail.

Readjustment of voting precincts

The commissioners voted unanimously to approve a precinct boundary adjustment that had been proposed by the county clerk and recorder’s office.

After redrawing the lines, the change reduces the total number of precincts in Jeffco from 262 to 257. Prior to the change the county had 14 precincts with more than or nearly more than the state limit of 2,000 active registered voters.

Eight other precincts had relatively low active voters. Jeffco Deputy of Elections Josh Liss told the BCC that one precinct had dipped as low as 300 active voters.

The City of Lakewood proposed the realignment of three precincts to better align with the city’s adjusted Ward boundaries.

The reduction in precinct polling places is expected to reduce the county’s election costs.

May declared Mental Health Month

The commission unanimously approved a proclamation declaring May to be Mental Health Month.

The proclamation “calls upon all citizens to support increased awareness and understanding of mental health, provide appropriate and accessible services for all citizens, and make mental health a priority.”

The next County Commissioner meeting will be 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, in Hearing Room One, 100 Jefferson County Parkway.

Compiled by Glenn Wallace

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Jeffco Parks has scheduled a series of meetings to hear from the public and to collect information that will be used in crafting a Parks Master Plan.

The parks department has scheduled a series of public meetings to gather input on future plans for the Boettcher Mansion, CSU Extension in Jeffco, the fairgrounds and Open Space parks.

The public will review maps, information and themes. A short presentation will be followed by group interaction. Meetings at the Jeffco Fairgrounds, Jeffco Open Space and Boettcher Mansion include a tour the facilities.

Public Input Opportunities: Thursday, May 16, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jeffco Fairgrounds 15200 W. 6th

Ave. Service Rd., Golden, CO 80401 Tuesday, May 21, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Coal Creek Canyon Community Center 31528 Colorado Highway 72, Golden, CO 80403 Wednesday, May 22, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ken Caryl Ranch House 7676 S. Continental Divide Rd., Littleton, CO 80127 Thursday, May 23, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jeffco Open Space700 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401 Tuesday, May 28, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Boettcher Mansion Colorow Road, Golden, CO 80401 Wednesday, May 29, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Conifer Area (TBD) For more information, contact Thea Rock, Jeffco Parks Communications Manager, at trock@jeffco.us or (303) 271-5902.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Citizens with disabilities — parking and access

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Recently a member of the Jeffco community lated contacted me about a very pro- important issue for our citizens with disabilities, pand which is parking and acs for cess. Often times, in our egis- busy lives and the rush to seek get things done, we don’t that think too much about parkfuel ing.

We forget how imporn en- tant it is to make sure years everyone in our commuma- nity has access to stores, restaurants and other busiuple nesses and offices. But, for ward those who have disabilities that limit their mobility, parking and access is an important aspect of their everyday life.

When a person with a disability needs to shop, visit a government building or simply stop by a local park they have to be ming able to find a place to park pro- that accommodates their into needs or they will go home es for empty handed. What might rized be a minor inconvenience for some, can result in the ould inability to access a buildpay ing, a store or doctor for a look person with a disability.

Unless you have a main- current disabled parking unty permit, please don’t give in on is to the temptation to use a o the parking spot marked with oun- the familiar blue sign with t the the white figure in a wheel hout chair, even if you think it will be “just a minute.� like And when you park next and to these spaces, leave a aised little extra room so individuals in wheel chairs can easily get in and out of their specialized vehicles.

These vehicles need much more clearance than the average vehicle and we applaud those parking lots that offer special spots for them.

Not only is it considered bad manners to park in one of these spots if you are not a person with disabilities, but it is also illegal.

Violators can face fines of a minimum of $350.

Next time you are parking, please don’t disable those with disabilities.

Remember not to park in the spots designated for persons with disabilities and if you park near one of those spots, park a little further away from the line to give them the extra space that they may need. n, For more information on Colorado’s parking p.m. program for persons with k disabilities, please go to enter www.colorado.gov and type ay

“persons with disabilities� in the search box.

Casey Tighe, Jefferson County Commissioner Golden

Keep eye on open space For several months, I have been following the situation at Crown Hill Open Space (between Lakewood and Wheat Ridge), where JeffCo Open Space proposed to build several structures that the public did not want.

I presented comments to the county commissioners on April 30 and to the Jefferson County Open Space Advisory Committee on May 2, and I want to share these concerns with the general public in order to promote as much participation as possible in the upcoming JeffCo Open Space/Parks Master Plan process.

I have noticed several issues that will continue to generate negative publicity and waste taxpayer dollars if they are not addressed: s ,ACK OF INFORMA tion tailored for Jefferson County on how to connect children and families to nature. Need to conduct public outreach on the topic. s ,ACK OF SHARED VISION and goals between the public and the staff. s ,ACK OF PUBLIC INVOLVE ment at all levels of parks and open space planning. s .EED TO DEVELOP TRANS parency requirements with input from professional resources and the public, put them in writing, and then follow them. s ,ACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY Need to conduct a review by a qualified, disinterested third party to ensure that the open space program is abiding by program guidelines, legal covenants from Great Outdoors Colorado, and other relevant rules and obligations.

If you share these concerns and would like to volunteer to ensure that county open space is a leader in public involvement, transparency, accountability and connecting children to nature, send an email to fojcos@yahoo. com.

If you would like to participate in the master plan process, please call JeffCo Open Space at 303271-5925 or Thea Rock, communications manager, trock@jeffco.us.

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DNA questioned in Sigg case

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Questions concerning DNA contamination were raised during motions at the April 26 hearing in the Austin Sigg homicide case.

Sigg is accused of murdering 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway in October 2012 in Westminster.

Weeks ago he entered a not guilty plea, despite an alleged confession and the discovery of her remains in his home. He faces life in prison with parole after 40 years.

According to the prosecution, a contamination memo does not mean contamination did in fact occur, it

just means contamination was possible.

The 18-year-old’s defense team asked for documents from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation concerning DNA samples Sigg taken by bureau in the case. According to the defense team, three contamination memos were produced Oct. 23-26, 2012, regarding DNA samples in two cases.

Two memos were connected to the DNA in the Jessica Ridgeway case, who was abducted and murdered last October, and one memo was connected to the Kentner Lake jog-

ger case, in which Sigg is accused of attempting to kidnap a woman over Memorial Day weekend last year.

Sigg’s defense team filed a motion for validation of the DNA samples and a review of the machines used to test the samples.

The machines haven’t been reviewed since 2010, when CBI began using the machines, but regular maintenance is done and protocols of the machines are met daily.

CBI lab director Kathleen Fetherston testified during the hearing describing how the machines work and how DNA contamination is possible.

A second motions hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. on June 21.

Better yet, knock ‘em alive I am sure that most of you, if not all of you, are all familiar with the statement, “knock ‘em dead.�

It is usually given as a well-wish or send-off for someone about to give a performance or a speech.

Many years ago a good friend of mine, Bryan Flanagan, changed it a little so that it was more encouraging, and he enthusiastically says it this way, “Knock ‘em alive!�

The cool thing is that it has become more than just a well-wish or inspirational encouraging send-off — Bryan uses it many times as we say our goodbyes.

Many of you who know me personally or through this column are aware that I have stolen Bryan’s line on more than one occasion.

OK, maybe not stolen, but certainly borrowed.

I just love the thought about leaving a person or an audience more inspired and motivated than they were before we spent our time together. I want to knock ‘em alive!

There have been many times in my life where I was either dragging bottom or feeling low.

Or maybe I was stuck or stalled, hitting a plateau and needed someone to come along and knock me alive. And I have to tell you that it felt and feels incredible when it happens.

Have you ever thought about it?

Have you thought about what a person or group might feel like when you leave their presence?

Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could have that kind of impact on a person, group, or situation?

I mean it’s truly wonderful, especially when someone, anyone, brightens our day or leaves a positive impact that changes our moment, our hour, our day or even our week or month just by some gesture, kind word, or smile. They knock us alive.

The sentence is so obvious for a speaker or performer, no one really wants to knock their audience out, do they? No, we want them alive, responsive, cheering, and laughing or crying, or maybe even laughing so hard they are crying.

In every situation we are looking for that spark, that reaction.

And I think that is why I believe the way Bryan Flanagan changed

the phrase is such a fitting and powerful way to say goodbye and not just to be used before someone goes on stage.

Just imagine how much better each and every goodbye would be if we left one another with, “knock ‘em alive� after every encounter.

This is one of those simple things that we can all do that doesn’t require us to be a motivational speaker, performer, or coach.

We can just change one little thing that we do, add one tiny yet powerful statement to our communications, and we can make such a positive impact in our families, with our friends, in the community and who knows, maybe just maybe knocking ‘em alive here in Colorado could lead to someone having an impact in other states and around the world.

You just never know the power and reach that words can have.

I would love to hear all about how you plan to knock ‘em alive at gotonorton@gmail.com, and as we all make that effort it will certainly be a better than good week.

Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo. com

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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

W Rail opening shines green light for region By about 5 p.m. April 27, the line of people at the Jefferson County Government Center building light-rail station in Golden no longer extended over the hillside toward the foothills.

The moment seemed to round out a monumental weekend for RTD that featured two days of free rides on the newly opened W Rail light-rail line.

We witnessed an enthusiastic launch for a project that came in eight months ahead of schedule, and we later reported that RTD estimated 35,000 riders rode the rail on that Saturday.

We went for a ride as well and were impressed with the 35-minute trip from Golden to Union Station.

The train mostly travels a track line that has existed for a century — so as expected, homes, buildings and business properties are nestled by the track. And interspersed

OUR VIEW with the old is new development.

Yes, times have changed.

Interestingly it has been more than one economic downturn since “smart growth� and “infill� development were common terms in these parts. But we remember the concepts and are pleased to consider the impact of the W Rail in offering another mass transit option and infill redevelopment.

Increased mass transit is welcome in many ways, not just for redevelopment but for quality of life — consider Jefferson County, which sports one of the oldest

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What is your favorite outdoor activity?

Although spring snowstorms have brought inches and inches of snow, Coloradans still manage to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. So we asked people at the Front Range Community College campus in Westminster about their favorite outdoor activities.

My favorite activity is definitely running, and I’ll go wherever I can. It’s just a release of everything.

Amber Haschenburger

I really like long boarding. I just love to go fast and feeling free.

Kevin Wayts

Probably fishing. I like to go where everyone else is going, just anywhere really.

Jaden Hawk

I usually fish at least once a week so that’s my favorite activity.

It’s mostly about being outside in nature and appreciating the environment.

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populations in the state with about 13.1 percent over 65 years of age while the state average is 11.3 percent.

The corridor’s 11 new W Rail stations — including the Federal Center, Red Rocks Community College — are important stops, sure to be energized day in and day out. The idea to schedule “parties,� — in other words activities and booths — at each stop along the 12.1-mile route was a good way to introduce the personalities of the stops and their adjacent neighborhoods to the region.

And the new line extends east to existing light-rail stops at Auraria West for Metropolitan State University, the Pepsi Center, Sports Authority Field and finally Union Station.

We heartily welcome this line that extends straight west, a little different from the more north and south oriented

existing Denver metro rail corridors. Locally some business development folks said the project has put Jefferson County on a more even playing field.

The business community is primed to tap opportunities to develop the corridor and attract workers – after all the corridor was on the drawing board before FasTracks was approved.

And from a more regional point of view, we know the impact of the entire plan will increase as each additional corridor is completed and the FasTracks plan — which is admired internationally — comes to fruition.

Sure FasTracks has had its cost issues and completion issues — particularly with the North Metro Rail Line — but for now we can enjoy the freshly energized corridor between Golden and downtown Denver.

Re-learning the art of admitting our mistakes A pitcher, frustrated at giving up a big hit, loses his concentration and watches as the next batter jogs casually around the bases after hitting a home run.

A driver, failing to leave on time for a job interview, speeds down the road and gets pulled over by the state patrol.

A school district, criticized after making an early call for a snow day that never materialized, finds itself a week later not calling a snow day when conditions might have warranted one (just joking, boss—it’s always kinda fun to see who’s reading).

Do you know what all of these are?

These are examples of making the next mistake. Funny thing, being human — we tend to screw things up.

Perhaps with the best of intentions and through little fault of our own, we try things that just don’t work out very well.

The thing is, most of the time, everybody around us is willing to forgive us those mistakes. It’s usually the next mistake that’ll kill you.

In politics, it’s said that it’s never the crime that ends careers—it’s the cover-up (see “Nixon, Richard�).

We’re all getting a little lesson in that this week, as the House is holding hearings on the events of last Sept. 11 in Benghazi, Libya, which left an American ambassador and three others dead.

At the time of this writing, we still don’t know all of what will be said in those hearings. What we do know, however, is troubling enough. In spite of repeated warnings about the deteriorating security situation in Libya, reinforcements were never sent; in spite of the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, no additional resources were committed to American personnel; and in spite of clear evidence to the contrary, we were repeatedly told that this attack was “spontaneous demonstration� that got out of control.

Whatever the first mistake actually was, it’s clear that a whole series of next mis-

takes led to the death of four people and an ugly Washington scandal.

I think sometimes we’re so conditioned to avoid mistakes that, when we do make one, our instinct is to hide from it or to make an excuse — to rush headlong into the next mistake.

We see celebrities and politicians double-speak and hide behind clever legal maneuvers to avoid ever having to say “I was wrong,� and our kids are learning from us that there’s no mistake so big or so costly that it can’t be hidden behind the right media strategy.

Wouldn’t it be refreshing to train the next generation, which is notorious for not taking responsibility for anything, to get in the habit of stopping, taking a deep breath, and saying “my bad?�

That moment of calm, that reflection, is often enough to stop the next mistake; and that owning up to our mistakes is usually enough to earn forgiveness and, more importantly, to move ahead smarter.

It’s a hard thing to do, and certainly one that’s taken me most of my life to figure out (if at all). But imagine how much lighter the world would be if we could all just relearn the art of admitting our mistakes.

Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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Golden opportunities to get off ‘The Front Porch’

I have to tell any younger people reading this column a little secret ... as you get o- older things in your body will change but your mind usually is a little bit behind on s nty catching up with that.

I tell everyone I know that when I wake to up in the morning, I feel like I’m 20 years dor old — then I get out of bed. When did I get dor to an age where I can’t move without making some kind of noise?

It’s just one of those facts of life that as view, we all age things can start to slow down a bit, and if you aren’t careful to keep acor tive you will end up sitting in a chair on the front porch watching everyone else’s — mes lives go by while yours starts to become a memory.

Luckily here in Golden there is one es front porch that won’t let that happen to for you. It’s the Golden Community Center’s Front Porch program designed for people d wn over the age of 50 to keep them active with games, sports, social events, trips and volunteer activities.

In the upcoming month they have three trips scheduled that sound really fun, and something anyone, no matter what their age, would enjoy.

First up is a trip to Fort Collins to tour

the New Belgian Brewery. These are the guys who make Fat Tire Beer, and it’s going to include the tour, story telling, art gazing, and of course the best part, beer sampling.

They will also be stopping for lunch on the way.

The trip is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and I am cutting this one a bit close as the registration deadline is today, Thursday, May 9. If you are reading this a bit later, give them a call anyway, they may still have a spot open.

The cost is $24 for the van ride and tour, but bring your lunch money too.

If you miss that trip, don’t worry the next one is going to be great, too. It’s to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge for Disappearing Treasures: Na-

POTHOLES WINNER OF THE WEEK The final winner of the weekly Golden Pothole Contest is Terry Beck.

Beck reported a mammoth pothole at South Golden Road and Sunset Drive that the city Public Works crew measured at 10 inches, by 22 inches, and two inch deep.

For his help in finding and patching potholes, Beck was awarded a free lube, oil and filter change plus a tire rotation and balance for a standard size passenger car courtesy of Goodyear Tire.

He also won a tote cooler courtesy of MillerCoors.

For the entire month of April anyone who reported a pothole within the city limits to the Public Works Department

was entered into the weekly contest. The city attempted to patch every reported pothole within 48 hours, weather permitting.

The contest was organized by Golden Street Superintendent Ron Revis, with the support and sponsorship of numerous Golden businesses.

Though the contest is over, potholes can still be reported by calling 303-384-8151 or using the city website at www.cityofgolden. net/links/YourGov.

tional Eagle and Wildlife Property Repository Tour.

Every day there are hundreds of illegally imported animal products that are confiscated at the U.S. borders, and this is the facility that stores all of them. It’s a one-ofa-kind place for sure.

Also, as many people know, eagle feathers are highly protected and Native Americans are one of the only groups of people who can legally posses them.

This is the place that manages the Native American Eagle Feather program and you will find out all about how that works.

The tour is Friday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the cost is $11 and includes the van transportation and the tour.

Once again, bring your lunch money.

Registration/cancellation for this event needs to be made by Wednesday, May 15.

The third trip will be June 3, and that one is going south to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs.

This is a great zoo nestled right at the foot of the mountains, and it’s always a lot of fun to see. After visiting the zoo, the trip will continue up the mountain to see the Will Rogers Shrine.

Now, I have to warn you that the folks

putting this one together rate the exertion level as “5” because there will be a lot of walking at higher altitudes, and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has a lot of hills, so be prepared for that.

The trip will cost $24 for the van ride only, so bring enough money for the zoo admission as well as, you guessed it, lunch money.

Registration/cancellation for this one needs to be made by May 30. The van leaves at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m..

To find out more about these trips, as well as all the other great activities that the Golden Community Center’s Front Porch has to offer go to their website at www. cityofgolden.net/links/frontporch or call them at 303-384-8130.

Better yet, just drop by the Community Center in person and see what all is going on over there.

John Akal is a well-known jazz artist/ drummer and leader of the 20-piece Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra. He also is president of John Akal Imaging, professional commercial photography and multimedia production.

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LEGION EVENTS American Legion Post 161 is at 6230 W. 60th

LEASH MANNERS Walking on leash is not natural for dogs.

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CANDLELIGHT VIGIL The city and the Northglenn Police Department will host a memorial to honor Northglenn Police Cpl. E.B. Rains Jr. and other peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The fallen officer memorial candlelight vigil is from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11801 Community Center Drive. In 1984, Rains responded to a call at a city residence, where he was shot. Webster Lake Park was renamed E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park the next year.

Ave., Arvada. Upcoming Legion events:

POST MEETINGS: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9. Open to all

veterans.

ROUNDTABLE BREAKFAST: 7 a.m., Friday, May 3. This breakfast provides an opportunity for representatives of city, county, state and federal government to coordinate and communicate current issues with other levels and their constituents.

Open to the public. Charge at the door for breakfast.

MEMORIAL DAY ceremony and parade: Ceremony is at 10

a.m. Monday, May 27, at the west end of the Arvada Cemetery.

Parade is at 11 a.m. from 60th Avenue and Lamar Street to 53rd and Marshall Street. Both events are presented by the Arvada VFW and American Legion.

THURSDAY/MAY 9 PAINTED CATS Tails of the Painted Cats 2013 will debut from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, with a public reception at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery. Cat Care Society is accepting design entries for Tails of the Painted Cats 2014. Create an art piece from a fiberglass cat or a 10-by-10 canvas with a feline theme for exhibit and auction to benefit the homeless, stray and abandoned cats at Cat Care Society. For an entry form and information, email your street mailing address to paintedcats@ catcaresociety.org or jmcd02222@comcast.net. Indicate your preference for painted cats or flat cats. Visit www.catcaresociety.org.

THURSDAY/MAY 9 MONTHLY MEETING No Kill Colorado plans its monthly meeting from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Jefferson County Resource Center, 3232 Depew St., Wheat Ridge. Learn about the No Kill movement for shelter animals. The program is on how to help animals through our Community Festival/Adoptathon Just One Day Denver from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at City Park.

Visit www.nokilldenver.org.

SATURDAY/MAY 11 BOWLING FUNDRAISER The Arvada West High School Foundation will host a bowling “fun”draiser from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Weatern Bowl, 10000 Ralston Road, Arvada. Enjoy two games of bowling with bowling shoes included in the fee. Don’t miss face painting for the kids and a silent auction.

To learn more about the foundation and become a member or donate go to www.arvadawesthighschoolfoundation.org Proceeds from this fundraiser and donations will go towards supporting scholarships and programs for Arvada West High School students.

We have to teach them what is expected and make it something they want to do. Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue will help you teach your dog these things so it is enjoyable for both of you from 1:45-3:15 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Doggie Delights, 1432 S. Broadway, Denver. Registration required. Visit www.mishamayfoundation.org or call 303-2390382. We will work with several dogs individually during the class.

SATURDAY/MAY 11 FESTIVAL SUSTAIN Arvada Festival is from 10 a.m. to 4

p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Olde Town Square and Grant Place.

Focused on living sustainably, the festival includes exhibits, adult’s and children’s activities, food, lively music, and informative presentations - all based on learning fun and easy ways to conserve resources and enjoy living sustainably through earth-friendly practices. Spend a day at the festival and learn how to trim your energy waistline; recycle, reclaim, repurpose, and reuse; reduce waste; conserve resources; and practice community sustainability. Learn how the City of Arvada is conserving resources, generating its own power, recycling and composting, and leading the way in responsible governmental sustainability. Visit https://arvada.org/about-arvada/sustainarvada-festival.

SATURDAY/MAY 11 PUPPY SOCIALIZATION Free weekly drop-in puppy socialization class is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Doggie Delights, 1432 S. Broadway, Denver. Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue will teach puppy socialization, playtime, relationship building, developmentally appropriate activities, and training foundations. Proof of vaccines required.

RSVP preferred. Email mishamayfoundation@gmail.com to receive registration form ahead of time. Puppy handbook included.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MAY 10-11 THEATER SHOW Colorado ACTS presents a 12- to 18-year-old production of “Annie Get Your Gun” at 7 p.m. May 3-4, 10-11 at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303456-6772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org.

MONDAY/MAY 13 FLOWER ESSENCES Misha May Foundation Dog Training and

Rescue teaches about flower essences for people and animals from 7-9 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the Center for Wholistic Health, 8600 W. 14th Ave., Suite 3, Lakewood. For information, visit www.mishamayfoundation.org, e-mail mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382.

fun. Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue can show you the steps to teaching it so that it is truly learned and maintained. The class is from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Li’l Angel Pet Boutique, 1014 S. Gaylord St., Denver. Registration required at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or 303-239-0382.

Visit www.mishamayfoundation.org. We will work with several dogs individually during the evening.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The cycle of domestic violence will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “When Love Hurts: Ending the Cycle of Domestic Violence,” provides practical strategies for removing those suffering domestic violence from their abusive situations. Lifetree representative Craig Cable said one in four women experiences domestic abuse. And one in nine men is a victim of abuse. Admission to the 60-minute event is free.

Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

TUESDAY/MAY 14 FEELING ENERGETIC The Golden branch of the Wellness Champions will host a free class called “Five Secrets to Feeling Vibrant and Energetic Well into Your Senior Years” from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Golden Recreation Center, 1470 10th St., Golden. Guests will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Whole Foods gift card. Refreshments will be served. For information or to register, call Lacey Pfeiffer at 303-589-2811.

WEDNESDAY/MAY 15 DOG TRAINING Off leash reliability is crucial for safety and fun. Learn the steps to teaching it so it is truly learned and maintained from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Kriser’s Pet Supply, Colorado Mills, 14710 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.

Request a registration form at mishamayfoundation@gmail. com or 303-239-0382. We will work with several dogs individually during the evening.

THURSDAY/MAY 16 EDIBLE LANDSCAPING Learn about edible landscape plants and practices so you can create your own beautiful, productive landscape in this free class at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive.

Topics include plant choices, soil preparation and efficient watering for drought conditions, as well as design, planning and maintenance. The focus will be on vegetables, with some edible flowers. Register in advance by contacting Jeanette Sánchez at

THURSDAY/MAY 16 BLENDED FAMILIES Join Integrative Counseling to learn how to improve the functioning of your blended family and learn evidence-based parenting concepts and practical tips for implementation. The workshop is from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at 651 Corporate Circle, Suite 120, Golden. Childcare is available on site. Register at www.IntegrativeCounselingLLC. com on the Workshop page. For more information, or to register over the phone, call 303-500-3266.

FRIDAY/ TO MAY 19 LIFE X 3 11 Minutes Theatre Company presents “Life X 3” by Yasmina Reza. Do you believe in déjà vu, or just wish that we could have a do-over? Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, from May 3-19, at The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Email jjj103125@gmail. com or call 720-333-3499 for reservations. Cash and checks only.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 SKATING PARTY Lace’EmUpSkating plans free skating party 4-5 p.m. Sundays, June 9, at Foothills Ice Arena , 2250 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Registration required at www.LaceEmUpSkating.com.

MONDAY/MAY 20 GENTLE YOGA Living Water Spiritual Community will offer gentle body-mind yoga for beginners and those managing chronic pain at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, and Monday, May 20, at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Bring a mat, blanket and water bottle. Email yogawithjammie@gmail.com.

TUESDAY/MAY 14, 21, 28 FAMILY CAREGIVER workshops Are you caring for an aging parent or relative with Alzheimer’s disease. Find out about what causes dementia and the signs to watch for a free Alzheimer’s family caregiver workshops from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in May at Home Instead Senior Care, 2095 S. Pontiac Way, Your week continues on Page 21

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The first civil union issued from the Jeffco Clerk and Recorder’s office on May 1 went to Tana Trujillo, left, and Jennifer Whitton of Lakewood. Photo by Glenn Wallace A similar bill was blocked by some Republicans during the 2012 legislative season.

May 1 was the first day for the new Civil Union license to be available.

The bill represented a major shift from the state’s past — a

voter referendum in 2006 made gay marriage illegal as part of the state constitution.

Boulder and Denver counties held midnight license events, and 199 couples had obtained their civil unions before the sun came up.

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“Why couldn’t those nonprofits pitch in for a share of the revenue?� Miller said.

A new fundraising system was created.

Each cruise will now be staffed by a volunteer organization.

At the end of the 2013 cruise season, each one of those organizations will receive one-seventh of the beer sale revenue from the entire summer (ensuring even volunteers at a rained out event will receive something).

The volunteer groups will also be able to set up their own booth at the cruise, and keep whatever revenue they generate.

The April ride was supported by 20 volunteers from the Mitchell Elementary PTA. Pam Waltz, co-president of the PTA, said the group quickly said yes when approached by the Civic Foundation. “We pretty much do anything we can do to make money for our school,� Waltz said while her son, and other Mitchell students milled around, waiting for the ride.

Other students rode bikes around the parking lot, chasing after the Mitchell Mustang mas-

WHERE: Golden Library parking lot at 1019 10th Street, Golden WHEN: The last Tuesday of each month, through October. Folks start gathering around 6:15 p.m.

The next ride will be May 28, featuring volunteers from the Golden Chamber.

THEMES: May 28 - Tie Dye; June 25 Superheroes; July 30 - Beach/Hawaiian; August 27 - Pirates; September 24 - Cavemen; October 29 - Zombies. cot, who also proved to be proficient on two wheels.

Miller said another change for this year’s cruises will be an increase in safety awareness.

St. Anthony’s hospital representatives will have a tent at the cruises, offering free kids bike helmets for a suggested $5 donation. The cruise will also feature route marshals, and all participants will now be required to fill out a liability waiver.

The waiver can be filled out online and printed ahead of time, by going to www.goldencivicfoundation.org.

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Manning mangles music manfully

“The Not Living Room” is a piece featured in “This is Not A Test: The Atomic Art of Doug Waterfield” exhibit. Courtesy photos

Adding color to a dark time Rocky Flats Museum highlights nuke testing, culture in new exhibit

WHAT: This is Not A Test: The Atomic Art of Doug Waterfield WHERE: Rocky Flats Cold War Museum 5612 Yukon St., Arvada

WHEN: Through May 31 Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

COST: Free (suggested donations) INFORMATION: 720-287-1717 or visit www. rockyflatsmuseum.org

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor dined at Benny’s Restaurant and Tequila Bar (nice choice!) in Capitol Hill on May 1.

Sotomayor was in town to attend the opening ceremony of the new Ralph L. Carr Justice Center downtown on May 2.

USA Today has come up with its top 10 list of happy hours at high-end restaurant chains across the country. Many of the top 10-ers have outposts in the metro area, with McCormick & Schmick’s logging in at No. 1.

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The 1950s and ‘60s were a time of concern and paranoia about atomic weapons and testing, and the newest exhibit at the Rocky Flats Cold War Museum uses paintings to delve into the time.

“This is Not A Test: The Atomic Art of Doug Waterfield” is at the museum, 5612 Yukon St., Arvada, until May 31. The exhibit is free.

“Waterfield’s exhibit has traveled to many of the nuclear museums in the country,” said Conny Bogaard, executive director at the museum. “There are a lot of photographic exhibits about the nuclear age but not many use oil and acrylic.”

Waterfield is chair and associate professor in the University of Nebraska at Kearney Department of Art and Art History.

His fascination with the nuclear age was born out of a love for science fiction and horror films of the 1950s.

“When you begin to learn the backstory of where the monsters came from, you find atomic radiation as a common denominator,” he said.

Waterfield’s research lead him to the Nevada Test Site, where he learned about the construction of “survival towns” by Civil Defense organizations.

We can only hope he keeps his day job, but Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning diverted from the playbook and took the stage with country-western singer Luke Bryan during the April 27 Celebration of Caring Gala in Indianapolis, which benefits that city’s Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.

Manning, who played 14 seasons as the Indianapolis Colts quarterback, attended the event to show support for the hospital that bears his name. And although Manning looked far less comfortable on the stage than he does on the gridiron, he was a good sport by joining Bryan, this year’s Academy of Country Awards entertainer of the year, in a “rendition” of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” and Waylon Jennings’ “Luckenbach, Texas.”

Check out the melodically challenged Manning’s duet at: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=NSG7FeGxRwY.

Think pink

“Downtown Vegas, 1958” is a piece featured in “This is Not A Test: The Atomic Art of Doug Waterfield” exhibit.

“These were actual buildings that were constructed meant to represent the typical suburban town, in an effort to understand the effects of an atomic blast and how to prepare to survive a blast,” he said. “The buildings were commercial and residential, and were populated by mannequins, dressed in clothing donated by JCPenney, so that they could advertise the durability of their clothing later on.”

The mannequins were posed in daily routine scenes like eating, watching TV and sleeping, which Waterfield said he found particularly creepy, in light of what was about to happen to them. The paintings in “This is Not A Test” are based on actual Department of Energy photographs, and Bogaard said the darkly comic scenes provide a lighter but still affecting look at nuclear testing.

One of the other major themes of the show is famous paintings of the Las Vegas strip with mushroom clouds in the background, which is also based on reality, Bogaard noted.

“Casinos in Las Vegas would have roof-

top viewings of the tests, where people were served an atomic cocktail by Miss Atomic Bomb,” she said. “This was one way to domesticate what was going on and make the bomb into a pop culture symbol. It made it more kitsch and less sinister.”

Waterfield said that these paintings are an effort on his part to show some of the stranger aspects of atomic testing and how America dealt with the bomb and manifested it into its culture.

Bogaard said that Waterfield’s paintings provide an alternative to the often more oppressive kind of nuclear exhibits. They feature bright colors and dark humor, while still serving as a critique of what was happening at the time.

“For the museum, since we’re still in development, this is a way to tap into a new audience, so they can learn about the nuclear age,” she said. “We’re looking to get more of the community involved and interested in the museum, and this exhibit can really be used as an educational tool.”

For more information on the exhibit call 720-287-1717 or visit www.rockyflatsmuse-

Adam Vance, Elway’s Cherry Creek sommelier, needs your help choosing pink wines to put on the summer menu. Join Adam on the Elway’s patio to taste and evaluate more than 30 rose wines from France, Spain, Austria, California, Italy and Greece that are under consideration for a summer rose flight on the Elway’s wine list.

The event, from 6 to 8 p.m. May 29, costs $35 per person including tax and tip.

Chef Tyler Wiard also will prepare light hors d’oeuvres to enjoy during the sip soiree. For reservations, call Lara at 303399-7616.

Train drives gala’s engine

A group that deserves the limelight on stage, Train, headlined NightShine, a benefit for Denver Health Foundation on April 27 at the National Western Events Center.

After the presentations and recognitions were over — including the 2013 Denver Health Stars award-winners James Q. Crowe (Level 3 CEO) and Pamela Crowe — Train lead singer Pat Monahan engineered the popular band through hits such as “Calling All Angels,” “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)” and fan favorite “Drive By.” But this was no ordinary, roped-off, don’t-block-the-aisles affair; rather Monahan encouraged a stampede of gowned gals who didn’t hesitate to swarm the stage.

No doubt the best concert at a gala that I’ve ever seen.

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THURSDAY/MAY 9 AWARDS CEREMONY The Arvada Police Department will recognize officers and citizens making a difference in our community at its spring awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. In addition, the Arvada Police will recognize second-graders from Arvada elementary schools who participated in the fifth annual Police Officer Appreciation coloring content. The ceremony is open to the public; the event is free, and coffee and desserts will be served immediately following the ceremony.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY/MAY 9-10, MAY 16-17 GOLDEN HS events Golden High School presents One Act Plays by the school’s Stage Right Productions on May 9-10. The school’s music department presents its pops concert at 7 p.m.

May 16-17. All events are in the auditorium at the high school.

For information about the events, or tickets, contact Angela Becker at abecker@jeffco.k12.co.us.

COMING SOON

SUSTAIN ARVADA Does the idea of conserving resources and saving money put a smile on your face? Then the place to be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11 is Olde Town Arvada for the first Sustain Arvada Festival. Celebrate community successes as we showcase examples of resource conservation and teach ways to practice conserving in your daily life.

CHILDREN’S TEA Celebrate Mother’s Day with your children or grandchildren by introducing them to the luxury of a firstrate tea party. Arvada Historical Society presents A Children’s Tea at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Enjoy herbal tea with scones, tea sandwiches and desserts along with a program, “The Hanky Hit Parade” by Katie Dix, Vintage Hanky Raconteur. Enjoy storytelling and fun activities about handkerchiefs. Each guest will receive a gift of a new or vintage hanky. Prepaid reservations are required. Call 303-431-1261 to make your reservation.

COMING SOON/MAY 11-12 POTTERY SALE Potters for Peace will have its annual pottery sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church, 12755 W. Cedar Drive, Lakewood. Visit www.pottersforpeace.org. Volunteers and donations of pots are needed. For information, contact Sue Howell at suehowell0@gmail.com.

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COMING SOON/MAY 11 BOWLING FUNDRAISER The Arvada West High School Foun-

dation plans a bowling fundraiser from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Western Bowl, 10000 Ralston Road, Arvada. Proceeds will go toward supporting scholarships and programs for Arvada West students. For one price, you can enjoy 2 games of bowling, shoes included. Face painting for the kids and a silent auction also are planned. Reservations are recommended by April 26.

Email arvadawesthighschoolfoundation@hotmail.com for reservations, or visit www.arvadawesthighschoolfoundation. org for information.

MOVIE SHOWING “The War,” starring Kevin Costner as a Vietnam War vet who deals with a rivalry between his son and another group of children, will show at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Living Light of Peace, 5925 Miller. The movies was rated PG-13 in 1994. Movie is free; adults, teens, and older children are welcome.

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“steered” Train into making tracks to the Denver event.

Broncos’ Decker visits school

Swanson Elementary School in Arvada got a special visitor — Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker — as a reward for the school’s wellness program. Decker visited the school on April 19 as part of the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, founded by the National Football League and the National Dairy Council. Fuel Up to Play 60 is geared to help kids and schools support health and wellness.

MOMS LUNCHEON Colorado Women’s Connection plans its Moms of All Ages luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-985-2458 for reservations. Visit www. coloradowomensconnection.com.

SPAIN FROM its heights as the dominant country in the

world in the 16th century, Spain is now one of the European countries struggling with debt. Join Active Minds from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, as we explore the roots and legacy of the Spanish Empire and how this important country fits into the regional and global puzzle today. The free program will be at First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. No RSVP required.

SOMALIA SOMALIA’S history is a story of Colonialism yielding to authoritarianism dissolving into anarchy. Chaos has reigned since the early 1990’s with rampant wars between rival

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clans, with no functional government in charge. Severe famine prompted the United Nations and the United States to intervene in the 1990s with decidedly mixed results. Lately, heavily armed Somali pirates in speedboats have been seizing passing cargo ships and oil tankers and holding the ships and crew for ransom. Join Active Minds from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St. The program is free; RSVP at 303-742-4800.

cross-country scholarships to one or two graduating high school girls for the 2013-14 school year. Eligible students must live in Arvada and/or attend an Arvada-area high school and plan to participate in a formal track or cross-country program during their freshman year in college. This is the third year in a row the club has offered scholarship funds. Applications are available on Arvada high school Naviance websites. For more information, contact arvadarunningclub@gmail.com or ltkrapes@msn.com.

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LECTURE SERIES Unique Lives & Experiences welcomes lecturers, artists and celebrities who will share perspectives from their lives. The series is at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. On Monday, March 11, the series welcomes Vicente and Marta Fox, Mexico’s former president and first lady. The series also includes Jane Goodall, primatologist and conservationist, on Monday, April 1; Sissy Spacek on Tuesday, May 14; and Dionne Warwich on Tuesday, June 4. The lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 1-866-449-8118. Visit www.uniquelives.com.

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COMING SOON/MAY 14 UPCOMING CONCERTS Future performances in the Tuesdays at Trinity series continues April 9 with Miriam Kapner and Friends featuring chamber music paying tribute to the oboe; and May 14 with Nicolo Spera offering an evening of classical guitar. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada. Tickets are available at the door, by online reservation at www.tpcarvada.org, or by calling 303422-3656, ext. 25. Parking is free.

RECURRING EVENTS DOG TRAINER Become a dog trainer with Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue, using behavior science, holistic approaches and positive reinforcement techniques tailored to each individual dog, pet parent and specific situation. Learn to evaluate behavior, design exercises, coach humans, handle dogs, deliver presentations, and resolve and prevent a variety of behavior problems. Classes in Denver and Lakewood. Request an application at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com. Contact mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382 for information.

ARVADA RUNNING Club is offering $1,200 in college track or

Swanson fourth-grade teacher Valerie Cordova sponsored the after-school wellness club, which is in its third year.

Decker’s visit was a reward for the program’s success. Principal Carla Endsley says student behavior also has improved because of the wellness program. Endsley says the club is run by students and they set a variety of healthy initiatives for students throughout the year and provide announcements about eating healthy and exercising each day. Cordova was chosen as FUTP60’s Teacher Advisor of the Year.

the man who really put this town on the music map.

The service, held at Feldman Mortuary at 17th and York, was a standing-roomonly event, as Barry would have loved. His sons gave testimony in honor of the father who was complicated and imperfect yet a profound influence on each of their lives.

After the service, Patty Calhoun, Wendy Aiello and I thought it would be apropos to raise a glass to Barry at Strings, which was also seeing its end that evening, but we were turned away because the restaurant was readying for the auction and cocktail party later that night.

Farewell to Fey It was an ironic moment because I I was invited to attend Denver music could never imagine Strings owner and icon Barry Fey’s funeral on April 30, where founder Noel Cunningham ever turning nearly 200 of his friends and family gathaway anyone. Instead, we drove over to ered within a few hours’ notice to honor another(b1) Denver institution — the 17th Denver;Lakeside Heating & A/C Inc.;C09239;6.78x6

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CHOIR AUDITIONS Auditions for P’zazz Children’s Choir and Dynamix Singers will take play from 3-6 p.m. daily through May. P’zazz is for singers ages 9-12. Singers should prepare the Star-Spangled Banner, sung a cappella. The choir meets from 4:14-6:15 p.m. Mondays at Studio, 11905 W. 107th Ave., Broomfield. Dynamix is for singers ages 13-18, and singers should prepare a song with a CD track and the Star-Spangled Banner. The choir meets from 4:14-6:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Studio. Visit www.singpzazz.com for information, or call Jeannie Card for audition appointment, 303-466-8275.

RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 12 Theater show Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, presents “South Pacific” through May 12 at 470 S. Allison Parkway. During World War II, love blooms between a young nurse and a secretive Frenchman. Show times are 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Call 303-987-7845 or visit www.performancenow.org.

RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 17 QUILT ENTRIES Firehouse Quilts is looking for quilt entries for its eighth annual quilt show to support its mission of helping children in crisis. The special theme this year is Patriotic, plus there are 13 other categories you can enter. The show will be July 19-20 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock.

Final entries are due by June 21, but entries received by May 17 receive an early bird rate. All forms and instructions are available at www.firehousequilts.org; click on “Quilt Show” at the top.

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Avenue Grill. There, we ordered martinis with bleu cheese olives (sparkling wine for Calhoun) and toasted our fallen friend who didn’t drink.

Monumental plan Opie Gone Bad lead singer Jake Schroeder has been leading the effort to have a statue of late music promoter Barry Fey placed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. If you’d like to donate to Schroeder’s effort, you can email him at jschroeder@denverpal.com.

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.

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provided following the service. Call 303-697-2668 or visit our website at www.bnaichaim.org for information.

can head out to the pool patio for a luau lunch at noon Friday, May 17, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. RSVP at 303-450-8801.

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COMING SOON/MAY 17 FRIDAY CINEMA Living Water Spiritual Community presents its Friday Cinema program at 7 p.m. May 17 at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Participate in discussions, sharing of viewpoints, life experiences, and a whole lot of fun. Popcorn and candy are available. Discussion will follow the feature presentation.

Some films may have language or subject matter unsuitable for children. Contact Kay Ford Johnsen for information at 720-9334964 or email kayfordjohnsEn@aol.com.

COMING SOON/MAY 17 RABBI INSTALLATION Rabbi Joel Schwartzman will be installed as Rabbi Emeritus at 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Congregation B’nai Chaim, 4716 S. Coors Lane. Refreshments will be

SKATESHOP APPRECIATION Square State Skate will have its second annual Skateshop Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 18, at the 40,000-square-foot Arvada Skatepark. The day celebrates core, skater-owned skateshops in Colorado and around the county. Activities will include best trick contests, challenges, prizes, demos from the shops’ riders, skate-related games and direct instruction for the younger kids. Community Skate Shop will host a barbecue and some of Square State Skate’s snack sponsors (from their Balanced Kids Initiative) will provide snacks. Contact Brian Ball at 720-394-5749 or e-mail squarestateskate@gmail.com. Find us on the web at www. squarestateskate.com.

COMING SOON/MAY 18 PET ADOPTION The 14th Counselors for Critters pet adoption event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday May 18, at PETCO,

17132 W. Colfax Ave., Golden. This event is sponsored by the Jefferson County Bar Association and PETCO. More than 25 rescue group and shelters will be there with dogs, cats, puppies, kittens and small animals. Call Diana Richett at 303-989-6295.

COMING SOON/MAY 18 LANDFILL DAY Free landfill day, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 18, offers Northglenn residents an opportunity to dispose of items that are too large to fit in a polycart. Tires and appliances with Freon are not accepted at the landfill. Call for a special pick up for these items at 303-450-4004. All loads to the landfill must be covered. Proof of residency such as a driver’s license and/or current utility bill is required. Front Range Landfill is at 1830 Weld County Road 5, Erie. Call 303-450-4004 for more information.

COMING SOON/MAY 18 ROCK CLIMBING The Northglenn Recreational Alternative

Programming series for ages 11-18 plans a rock climbing trip from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Red Rock Canyon.

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This lesson is open to any level of climber. Pack a lunch, wear athletic clothing, have sunscreen and bring plenty of water.

Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. Meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive.

COMING SOON/MAY 18 BABYSITTING CLASS First-time babysitters ages 11-13 can take a class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive.

The course teaches skills such as CPR, first aid, growth and development, safety, feeding, discipline, diapering and bathing.

Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

COMING SOON/MAY 18 BASKETBALL CHALLENGE Youth ages 9 to 14 can take on officers of the Northglenn Police Department in a good-natured basketball game as part of National Police Week. The Kops vs.

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Tech Redefining the classroom one e-device at a time Story and photos by Darin Moriki

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imberly Jezek’s students use today’s technology to solve age-old math problems.

“I think my hands are a lot cleaner — they’re not covered in marker and chalk,” Jezek said jokingly in a May 17 interview with Colorado Community Media. “I rarely use markers on my board — I use this app (Edmoto) almost every day.”

Jezek’s teaches mathematics to seventh- and eighth-graders at Clayton Partnership School in Thornton, and student participation is a hallmark of her approach — along with incorporating modern technology into her lesson plans.

Students in Jezek’s class, like seventh-grader Laksmin Lavanderos, use more modern devices to solve mathematics equations that date back hundreds, if not thousands of years.

“Using the information you have here for the base and the height, what would the equation be to solve the area of this parallelogram,” Jezek asks Lavanderos as she uses her wireless stylus pen to write in the angular measurements on her iPad several yards away at her desk.

Lavanderos then uses another stylus pen — along with the measurements, which appear simultaneously on a whiteboard projection screen at the front of the class — to write an equation using given measurements that appear on the screen and on Jezek’s iPad. Jezek’s classroom — like many others in school districts throughout the state — is a example of how students learn, share and research informa-

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“I think in order to succeed in this world, they need to have access to technology and be able to use it, otherwise they’re not even going to be in the running for things later on,” said Lisa Furlong, a Clayton Partnership fourth-grade teacher who transitioned from a chalkboard to an interactive board last year after the school relocated into Mapleton Public School’s new Skyview campus.

“It’s finally allowing (students) to be competitive at an early age instead of trying to force it all at the very end to make sure that they learn it,” Furlong said. “ If they’re starting it at this age, they’ll actually be able to compete in the job field when they get older.”

Moving forward, changing perceptions

Using new devices and tools in classrooms is not necessary a new trend for school districts and educators as technology innovations are regularly introduced and marketed to consumers.

But what has changed, school officials say, is the general perception of how learning occurs in the classroom.

‘The device knows more than the instructor, so what we see is an adjustment in the way teachers teach – they begin to facilitate lessons and not just lecture.’

Matt Cormier, executive director of educational technology “Tech used to be what I refer to as ‘the icing on the cake,’ but we can’t do it that way anymore because it’s in the standard for most core content areas,” said Julie Bowline, instructional

technology and library services director at Adams 12 Five Star Schools. “We used to just stress the learning of technology tools, but what I’ve seen is more of a shift toward having students

Top, Jonathan Rust, a fifth-grader at Clayton Partnership School in Thornton, uses an iPad to write out a fractional equation for his mathematics class that is displayed on the SMART Board at the front of the room. Mobile devices, such as tablets and notebooks, are being introduced as learning tools within school classrooms as the costs for these devices decrease over time.

Left, Kimberly Jezek, a seventh- and eighth-grade mathematics teacher at Clayton Partnership School, sketches a parallelogram for her seventh-grade class on an iPad using a program called Educreations, which turns an iPad device into a whiteboard by recording live video and handwriting movements that are then projected on a screen at the front of the classroom.

learn those tools and apply it throughout their curriculum.”

Bowline said this shift of perception over the last decade also illustrates a need for educators to stress the importance of technology literacy and informed use, since almost anything — regardless of credibility — is available at a student’s fingertips with a few computer keystrokes.

Matt Cormier, executive director of educational technology at Jefferson County Public Schools, said these perception shifts have also changed the traditional instruction model within the classroom.

Since answers to simple questions are easily searchable on the Internet, Cormier said teachers must now formulate more complex questions for students as a way to stimulate the learning process.

“In the past, the teacher was the person who had the knowledge and was delivering that knowledge to kids, but that isn’t always the case anymore,” Cormier said. “The device knows more than the instructor, so what we see is an adjustment in the way teachers teach — they begin to facilitate lessons and not just lecture.”

However, Cormier said, this collaborative learning process between teachers and students is no longer confined to the classroom.

An example, Jezek said, are individual Gmail e-mail accounts created by the Mapleton Public School district for each one of her students. These email accounts allow for students to reach out to her for help even when class is not in session.

“For many years, we could say, ‘Education happens within these four walls and happened from Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.,’” Cormier said.

“What we see with technology is that it breaks those walls down.”

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Kids basketball challenge is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May

18, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Immediately after, the cops will play against North Metro Fire Rescue firefighters in an exhibition.

Ave., Arvada. Bring a mat, blanket and water bottle. A love offering will be taken. Email yogawithjammie@gmail.com or call 720-935-4000.

COMING SOON/MAY 21 BUSINESS EXPO The Denver Gay & Lesbian Chamber of

sociation. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/ recxpress to register.

Commerce business expo is from 5:50-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., Denver. The event is free and everyone is welcome. Come and network with gay and gay-friendly business professionals and owners.

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UPCOMING CONCERT West Side Chorale presents “One Voice, Many Songs” at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. For information and to buy tickets, call 720-232-7825 or visit www.WestSideChorale.org.

PROSPERITY PICTURE A free Long Term Care Insurance & Your Prosperity Picture class is offered at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. The free class will go over two financial topics.

First, learn about long-term care insurance, including options in funding a policy and what to look for when selecting a policy.

Then, create your prosperity picture through a five-step system to manage your money, design your life and create your future.

All attendees will be able to sit for a special Mother’s Day photo compliments of professional photographer Chris Douglas.

Register in advance for these classes by contacting Jeanette Sánchez at jsanchez @northglenn.org or 303-450-8935.

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RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 19 THEATER SHOW The Edge Theatre presents “The Shadow

Box” from April 19 to May 19 at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Parking is free. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-521-8041 or visit www.theedgetheater.com.

COMING SOON/MAY 19 ICE CREAM May is National Preservation Month, and in

celebration, the Northglenn Historic Preservation Foundation is having an enormous ice cream sundae that is free for the public.

Also, enjoy music from the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars and check out exhibits at the car show. Northglenn’s largest ice cream sundae will be served from 1 p.m. until the ice cream is gone, Sunday, May 19, at Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway. For information, contact Mayor Joyce Downing at 720-232-4402 or nhpf1999@aol.com.

COMING SOON/MAY 20 INVESTING EDUCATION West Metro Real Estate investing education group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Meet in classroom 1.

COMING SOON/MAY 20 YOGA CLASS Gentle Body-Mind Yoga specifically for beginners and folk managing chronic pain is at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, at Living Water Spiritual Community, 7401 W. 59th

COMING SOON/MAY 22 DEEKSHA EXPERIENCE the waves of crystalline sound and energetic healing of deeksha from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Living Water Spiritual Community, 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Bring a mat, blanket and pillow. Call 720-935-4000.

RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 22, ON WEDNESDAYS WILDLIFE ART Discover wild animals from Australia, South

America and Africa, from giant lizards and poisonous frogs to deadly snakes. Use a variety of fun art techniques to examine these fascinating inhabitants of our planet. The eight-week session for ages 6-12 meets from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays from April 3 to May 22 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Bring a healthy snack each week. Register by March 29 at www.arvada.org/nature. Instructor is David Sullivan.

RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 26 SPRING EXHIBIT Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art presents its spring exhibit “The Museum of Broken Relationships,” through May 26. Visit bmoca.org, email brokenships@bmoca. org or call 303-443-2122 for information. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is at 1750 13th St., Boulder.

RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 26 THEATER SHOW Miners Alley Playhouse presents “The Memory of Water” at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m.

Sundays, from April 19 to May 26. A 2 p.m. show is planned on Sunday, May 26. Call 303-935-3044 or online at www. minersalley.com for tickets and more information. Miners Alley Playhouse is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden.

RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 31 EXHIBIT OPENING The Rocky Flats Cold War Museum, 5612 Yukon St., Arvada, presents Doug Waterfield’s exhibit of oil and acrylic paintings “This is not a Test: The Atomic Art of Doug Waterfield.” The exhibit opens with a wine and cheese reception from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 19, and the exhibit runs through May 31. Visit www.dougwaterfield.com. Admission is free. Visit www.rockyflatsmuseum.org.

RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 31 JUNIOR GARDEN camp Star Acre Farms and the Jefferson Conservation District offer a junior master gardener certificate course for students entering third through eighth grades. Kids will engage in hands-on farm activities such as planting, growing, and harvesting and discuss topics like water conservation, insects and plant disease, soil types, etc. Classes meet from 8-10 a.m. (third through fifth grades) and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (sixth through eighth grades) for eight weeks, from June 11 to July 30 at Star Acre Farms, 8412 N. Alkire St., Arvada.

Space is limited. Contact Kaitlin Fischer at 720-544-2869 or Kaitlin.Fischer@co.nacdnet.net to sign up today.

RECURRING/MONTHLY THROUGH MAY 31 FAMILY CONCERTS The Music Train and Swallow Hill Music presents the family concert series, at 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month through May at Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver; and at 4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month through May at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. For information and tickets, visit http://ridethemusictrain.com.

RECURRING/THROUGH JUNE 13 PILATES CLASSES A new 10-week session of Pilates for Ageless Adults is offered from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays from April 11 to June 13 at the Arvada Center. Cost can be paid to the Arvada Center. Instructor Laurie Wood is a certified Pilates post-rehab practitioner, a licensed massage therapist and a dance with more than 25 years’ experience. The class is a gentle,

therapeutic approach to Pilates. A half-inch thick foam exercise mat is needed; no yoga mats please. Call 720-898-7200 for information on costs and to register.

RECURRING/THROUGH JUNE 14 AGELESS JAZZ Laurie Wood leads a fun-filled, energetic, basic

jazz dance class from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays from April 12 to June 14 at the Arvada Center. Wood is a dancer, choreographer and healing artist with more than 25 years’ experience teaching movement classes to all ages and populations. Wear tennis shoes or jazz shoes and dress comfortably. Call 720-898-7200 for information on costs and to register.

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While the advent of technology has changed the way learning happens both in and out of the classroom, school officials say a lot more needs to be done to make technology more accessible to students.

At issue for many officials are the high costs associated with newer technology innovations, such as interactive boards and laptops, which can easily exceed $1,000.

The solution, Cormier and Bowline said, are smaller consumer devices, such as portable tablets, clickers and lower-cost interactive board substitutes.

Securing these new technologies has been a challenge for school districts across the state as per-pupil funding fluctuated over the past five years.

“There are times when kids are trying to use technology and it’s kind of dragging along slowly because we just don’t have the infrastructure,” Bowline said. “It’s a constant battle. Adams 12 is trying so hard to keep class sizes at reasonable sizes, and I think there’s always a glaring need for technology improvements, but there’s always a need for other things that directly affect our kids.”

In Jefferson County, Cormier said the school district cut funding for Discovery Education streaming — a Discovery Channelbacked educational video

Laksmin Lavanderos, a seventh-grader at Clayton Partnership School, uses a stylus pen to solve a geometry problem on a SMART Board at the front of her mathematics class. Photo by Darin Moriki resource — several years ago as state per-pupil funding declined. To stave off further cuts over the years, Cormier said the state’s largest school district — like many others — worked to find cheaper technology alternatives that could provide similar services, such as substituting laptops for clickers when conducting assessments.

To address this issue, Cormier and Bowline said school districts across the state are gradually allowing students to bring their own mobile devices into the classroom.

But this option comes with its own unique obstacles.

“When you’ve got all of those different devices out there, compatibility issues make it harder for the

teacher to plan with a specific device or application in mind,” Cormier said.

School officials say, however, that many school districts are taking it in stride, understanding that technology alone cannot foster learning.

“Success in the classroom really starts with a masterful teacher,” said Karla Allenbach, who is the learning services director at Mapleton Public Schools.

“Our teachers skillfully incorporate a variety of resources and tools to help each child find success in the classroom. Technology is not the only tool, but it is certainly one of the tools our teachers use to help each student develop a love of learning and master standards.”

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Ralston Valley, D’Evelyn lead Jeffco state qualifiers A-West also sends four teams to state; Lakewood High sends three

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews. com DENVER — Ralston Valley continued dominant play in Class 5A Jeffco into the regional tennis tournament as all seven of the Mustangs entries qualified for the state tournament Friday at Mullen High School.

After an undefeated regular season, the Mustangs dominated regionals. All eleven of their varsity players will participate in the state tournament at Gates Tennis Center starting Thursday.

“Our success this season is attributed to the work done in the offseason by these girls. With the weather issues and limited practice time we’ve encountered, I felt comfortable knowing these athletes had put in a lot of time in the off season on grooving their strokes and game,” Ralston Valley coach Kim Greason said.

Ralston Valley No. 1 singles Alex Purfield, No. 2 singles: Isabella Melena, and No. 3 singles Megan Wewel were among the state qualifiers.

D’Evelyn shines at state

D’Evelyn, last year’s runner up in Class 4A, proved itself again as the elite team — in not only 4A Jeffco — but in the entire state.

The Jaguars qualified all but one of their teams for the state tournament.

D’Evelyn No. 1 singles Lorraine Smith, No. 2 singles Annie Horn and No. 3 singles Lexi Reed all qualified to play at state.

D’Evelyn No. 2 doubles team of Abby Lyderns and Kara Robbins, No. 3 doubles team of Amanda Seamann and Sarah Dinegar and No. 4 doubles Izzy Lydens and Katherine Jacobs qualified as well.

“We knew we had a really good team coming back but we also had to go out and prove it, which we did. I am very proud of our team,” D’Evelyn coach Marshall Carpenter said.

D’Evelyn No. 1 singles Lorianne Smith is just one of nine Jaguar state qualifiers. Photo by Dan Williams Lakewood sent three of its teams to the state tournament in No. 3 singles Paige Stockton, No. 1 doubles Sasha Harrison and Schafer Kowalchik, and No. 3 doubles Ze Ching and Cristi Kraut.

Arvada West on the rise

Last but certainly not least was the surprise play of Arvada West.

After qualifying only one team to state last year, as well as losing several key players to graduation, the Wildcats qualified four teams to the state tournament.

A-West No. 3 singles Madison Fortunato, No. 2 doubles team of Kristin Thompson and Maddy Teter, No. 3 doubles team of Molly Esfahani and Sarah White, and the No. 4 doubles team of Rachael

STATE QUALIFIERS CLASS 4A

NO. 2 SINGLES: Isabella Melena, Ralston Valley

NO. 1 SINGLES: Lorraine Smith, D’Evelyn

NO. 3 SINGLES: Madison Fortunato, Arvada West; Paige Stockton, Lakewood; Megan Wewel, Ralston Valley

NO. 2 SINGLES: Annie Horn, D’Evelyn NO. 3 SINGLES: Lexi Reed, D’Evelyn NO. 2 DOUBLES: Darian Trengove and Rvede Degiovanni, Wheat Ridge; Abby Lyderns and Kara Robbins, D’Evelyn NO. 3 DOUBLES: Amanda Seamann and Sarah Dinegar, D’Evelyn NO. 4 DOUBLES: Izzy Lydens and Katherine Jacobs, D’Evelyn 5A JEFFCO STATE QUALIFIERS:

NO. 2 DOUBLES: Kristin Thompson and Maddy Teter, Arvada West; Breanna Harr and Karleigh Kimble, Ralston Valley NO. 3 DOUBLES: Ze Ching and Cristi Kraut, Lakewood; McKenzie Reed and Taylor Reed, Ralston Valley; Molly Esfahani and Sarah White, Arvada West NO. 4 DOUBLES: Rachael Schauer and Katie Guettlein, Arvada West; Ellen Manwaring and Katherine Richards, Ralston Valley

NO. 1 SINGLES: Alex Purfield, Ralston Valley Schauer and Katie Guettlein will all continue to play postseason tennis.

“I am so proud of our girls and

NO. 1 DOUBLES: Allyson Goto and Kelsey Maass, Ralston Valley; Sasha Harrison and Schafer Kowalchik, Lakewood

everything they were able to accomplish this year. It shows how hard working of a group we have

and I am really proud of the season we had,” A-West coach Jenna Marvin said.

Final putt caps comeback in regional golf Tait wins tournament but 5A Jeffco shines at Raccoon Creek

‘I knew if I stayed

By Daniel Williams

playing smart golf

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews. com LITTLETON — Some of Class 5A’s best golfers swung through Raccoon Creek Golf Course for what turned out to be a dramatic finish at regionals Saturday.

5A Jeffco dominated the tournament but the best was saved for last as Columbine’s Jaylee Tait erased a three-shot deficit over the final six holes for a comeback victory over

Left, Area golf teams competed in the Region 5 golf tournament on Monday at Raccoon Creek Golf Course. Photo by Jonathan Maness

focused and kept that I would have a chance to win.’

Jaylee Tait Dakota Ridge’s Sydney Merchant.

Tait made her final putt and then cheered as a crowd applauded her 74 score comeback win.

“I knew if I stayed focused and kept playing smart golf that I would have a chance to win,” Tait said.

Merchant finished with a

77. But Jeffco golfers dominated the day on the challenging Raccoon Creek course.

Arvada West’s Ali Peper qualified for the state tournament with her 87, which was good enough for a fourthplace finish.

Pomona’s Zarena Brown finished tied for fifth at 88 with Ralston Valley’s Ashlyn Kirschner.

After a forgettable front nine, Kirschner turned it on the back nine and shot a 39, which catapulted her up the leaderboard.

“I am definitely proud of the way we golfed today. There are so many great players out here that you have to keep fighting, and I think we did that today,” Ralston Valley coach David Butler said.

5A Jeffco accounted for all top six shooters at the regional.

A complete list will be posted online as it comes available.

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Golden survives thriller over Wheat Ridge D’Evelyn wraps up league title; Green Mountain finishes strong

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews. com GOLDEN — Golden baseball outlasted a scrappy Wheat Ridge team in a 2-1 extra innings victory Saturday at Golden High School.

Golden senior Eli Thornquist struck out 16 batters over nine innings in one of the best pitching performances in 4A Jeffco this season.

Sophomore Paul Richy scored the game winning run in the 10th inning for the Demons and he also pitched well in relief.

Wheat Ridge senior Nick Ricigliano also pitched well striking out nine batters over seven innings.

But the Farmers offense wasn’t able to crack Thornquist who was nearly unhittable.

Wheat Ridge (10-8, 8-5) wrapped up its regular season schedule at Evergreen on Monday.

Golden (7-11, 6-7) wrapped up its regular season schedule Monday at Alameda High School.

RAM TOUGH DOWN STRETCH

Green Mountain baseball stayed hot with a 10-0 victory over Alameda High School Saturday at Green Mountain High School.

The Rams (11-7, 9-4) wrapped up their regular season with four straight victories and finished second in Class 4A Jeffco.

Freshman Wyatt Featherson went 1-for-2 with a two-run triple and junior Justin Akiyama hit a two-run single as well. Alameda senior Jorge Gonzalez went 1-for2 and junior Lucious Harris also went 1-for-2.

The Pirates (4-14, 2-11) struggled to a seventh-place finish in 4A Jeffco but they also have seven sophomores and three freshmen on their varsity roster.

JAGS CLINCH LEAGUE TITLE

D’Evelyn baseball sealed the Class 4A Jeffco league title with a

12-2 victory over Arvada Saturday at D’Evelyn High School.

The Jaguars had nine different players record a hit including senior Brandon Morrison going 3-for-3 with two RBIs. The victory was also the 17th of the season for D’Evelyn (17-1, 121), which also was a perfect 7-0 at home.

After starting the season unbeaten in its first three games, Arvada ended its regular season in a slump not winning in more than a month.

But the Bulldogs (3-13-1, 1-12) were also one of the youngest teams in the league featuring a roster of 10 underclassmen including three freshmen.

TIGERS TAME WILDCATS

Lakewood managed to finish the regular season in the top half of Class 5A Jeffco with a 9-4 victory Friday at Arvada West High School.

Lakewood senior George Coughlin threw six innings of strong baseball giving up a pair of runs.

George also went 2-for-3 at the plate with a double.

The Tigers (10-8, 4-4) won three of four games down the stretch.

Arvada (6-12-1, 3-5) struggled over the first half of its schedule but went 5-5 over the last 10 games.

PANTHERS BEAT RIVAL ‘STANGS

Pomona dealt rival Ralston Valley a 3-1 loss to wrap up both teams regular season schedule Saturday at Ralston Valley High School.

Pomona’s victory was fueled by senior Sean McClure who hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning to break up a one-run game.

Ralston Valley senior Josh Peterson went 2-for-3 at the plate but the Mustangs weren’t able to generate any offense.

The Mustangs (11-8, 4-4) finished fourth overall. The Panthers (7-11, 3-4) snapped a three-game losing streak with the victory.

RARE LOSS FOR FAITH CHRISTIAN

Wheat Ridge’s Diego Sanchez fires up after a Golden batter strikes out. Photo by Dan Williams

Faith Christian suffered a rare loss falling to Eaton 6-2 Monday at Faith Christian High School.

The loss snapped a 14-game winning streak for the Eagles.

However, Faith Christian dominated league play finishing 14-0 in the Class 3A/2A Metro league standings.

Sports quiz 1) What was R.A. Dickey’s career high for wins in a major-league season before he won 20 games with the New York Mets in 2012?

2) Who is the winningest manager in majorleague history whose last name begins with the letter “Q”?

3) Name the first SEC player to win a Heisman Trophy.

4) In the past 25 years (1987-2012), eight coaches have taken a team to consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals. Name five of them.

5) Entering 2013, when was the only season that the Columbus Blue Jackets made the NHL playoffs?

6) Two women have tallied 30-plus goals in a season for the U.S. national soccer team. Name them.

7) Who did Sugar Ray Robinson defeat to win back the middleweight boxing crown in 1957?

Answers

1) Eleven, in 2010.

2) Frank Quilici, with 280 wins in four seasons with the Minnesota Twins.

3) Georgia’s Frank Sinkwich, in 1942.

4) Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, Larry Brown, Byron Scott, Rudy Tomjanovich, Jerry Sloan, Chuck Daly and Eric Spoelstra.

5) It was the 2008-09 season.

6) Michelle Akers (39 goals in 1991), and Abby Wambach (31 in 2004).

7) Gene Fullmer.

The Eagles (15-2, 14-0) hadn’t lost since March but perhaps the loss serve as a catalyst as Faith’s players prepare for the playoffs.

Faith Christian is led by senior Tyler Tucker, who this season has a .400 batting average, 20 RBIs and a pair of home runs.

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Time to embrace the outdoors It is spring.

If you have an observant eye you will see a growing level of wildlife activity subtlety occurring all around.

During the winter, Canada geese and ducks were seen in large flocks moving from night water roosts to feed on grass parks and golf courses, or beyond the cities to grain fields.

Squirrels, rabbits and prairie dogs and other small animals followed similar habits as they forged for winter food and water.

With the seasonal transition, you can see pairs and couples among the goose, duck and bird populations.

Squirrels, rabbits and prairie dogs may look slightly larger and may move a bit slower as they approach birthing days.

Small birds, hawks and eagles can be seen in pairs, selecting nesting sites. Some mated pairs have already selected nests and are warming eggs already laid.

Spring is a time of year when we need to sharpen our senses and be more aware of the wild world around us.

The cities have done a commendable job in setting aside considerable open space along creek bottoms, wondering irrigation canals, timbered areas, ponds, river access and weeded natural habitat.

What too often goes without thought is the responsibility we play in protecting and

supporting wildlife in our own backyards.

Having thousands of acres of protected open space does not on its own assure the natural environment we seek. With that open space goes our role to protect the environment of the wild creatures that share the urban setting with us.

There are a number of basic things we can do in our own backyards to support and encourage the presence of birds and small animals.

Place bird feeders in trees or garden plots and provide bird baths for water.

Plant shrubs and trees that provide habitat, nesting and protection for the birds and animals.

When pruning trees and shrubs be watchful for nests or lodging sites and protect them. Be observant of family pets, to assure they do not disturb nests or lodging sites.

Birds will soon emerge from their nests

and small animals such as cottontail rabbits, squirrels will move from their lodges.

A growing population of American bald eagles and a wide variety of hawks and owls are making the north area their nesting and fledgling areas.

When taking pets on trail walks be watchful of newborn animals and birds and avoid contacts by pets.

One of our worst sins in our coexistence with wildlife is the carelessness in which we sometimes drive.

To many of us nothing is more unsettling than to see a driver hit and kill a squirrel racing across the street or ignoring a rabbit at curb side before making the run to the other side of the street.

We need to be more mindful that there are mutual elements in our wild environment.

We can do a better job protecting wild creatures.

Talking with infants important to development Raising children can be exhausting, and confusing. There is so much information.

However, when parents and grandparents sift through it, some principles survive through the decades.

For more information see grandparentsteachtoo.org and wnmu.org pod casts “Learning Through the Seasons.”

Converse With Your Children

The key to learning is talking with children from birth.

Some studies suggest talking to babies when they are in the uterus. This is calming and quiet talk. Tell them about your day.

Tell them how much you love them.

Once babies are born the key to early learning is more talking — the more the better — 3 million words before school.

With parent-to-child talk, even little, highpitched short sentences are important.

Here are some examples: “Feel Teddy’s tummy. It’s so soft! Trucks make loud noises. Look, there is a yellow one. Oh, you’re crying. Baby feels hungry? Now Daddy is opening the refrigerator. I’ll get you something to eat. You’ll feel better

soon. Is it time to change your diaper? Oh yes, Grandpa thinks we need to change your diaper. Let’s go to the changing table and put on a new diaper.”

There is complete focus on the baby here.

William Staso states in his book that children should be spoken to as if they understood every word you were saying. In the beginning months your baby will not understand the words you say — but there is much about your voice patterns and the word sounds you make that are important. Good foundations of language begin shortly after birth and affect the brain for a lifetime.

Conversation Difficult?

Sometimes adults have trouble beyond

giving children directions like, “Eat your peas.” The city of Providence, R.I., just received a $5 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to teach families to put down smart phones, turn off DVD’s and computers, carry on family conversations while doing simple fun activities, and read out loud.

Activities like art, going for a stroll, and playing together with figures, cars, and blocks on the floor naturally lead to family conversations.

When adults can’t think of anything else to say, this is a good time to reach for a book and begin reading.

Esther Macalady is a former teacher, who lives in Golden, and participates in the Grandparents Teach Too writing group.