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February 28, 2013
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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 89, Issue 29
Trails get $2 million
HISTORIC VICTORY
Big money for Rocky Mountain Greenway By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Federal funds announced Feb. 18 strengthens the vision of a pedestrian and bicycle greenway corridor connecting three national wildlife refuges and the Rocky Mountain National Park with the Denver metro area. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and FTA Administrator Peter Rogoff joined with Gov. John Hickenlooper and Jefferson County officials at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge to announce the $2 million in funding, to improve Metro Denver resident’s ability to walk and bike their way to nature. Of that grant money, $1,735,000 will go directly toward expanding the Rocky Mountain Greenway — a project to build trail connections between national wildlife refuge sites at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Two Ponds, and Rocky Flats, with eventual extensions to the Denver metro area trail system on one end, and north to the Rocky Mountain National Park on the other. Specifically, the $1.7 million will build a seven-mile link between Arvada and the eastern edge of the Rocky Flats refuge. While the former nuclear weapon manufacturing area has been designated a wildlife refuge, the property remains closed to the public, and does not have the trail and visitor center amenities of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal site. The trail section lies within Jefferson County, and two commissioners attended the announcement: Chair Donald Rosier and District 1 Commissioner Faye Griffin. The grants are part of a total allocation of $12.5 million for 29 projects in 20 states “to improve access to America’s national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges,” according to the statement released by the FTA. Within Colorado, the municipalities of Estes Park and Durango also will receive some of the FTA funding, also for the completion of recreational and transportation trails.
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Aaron Cisneros celebrates after winning the first state wrestling championship in the history of Jefferson High School Saturday night. Cisneros captured the Class 3A 126-pound title with a 18-1 technical fall over Joseph Prieto of Holy Family. See Pages 21-23. Photo by Alan Yamamoto
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ryan Wickoren, adapted physical education coordinator for Jeffco Schools, kicked off Adapted Athletics hockey tournament by saying, “Let the puck drop and have fun,” at Alameda High School on Feb. 20. Adapted teams from Alameda, Arvada, Arvada West, Bear Creek, Chatfield, Conifer, Golden, Lakewood, Ralston Valley and Wheat Ridge high schools, Ken Caryl Moore, O’Connell Middle and Arvada K-8 and Fletcher Miller all showed up for a morning of competition and companionship. “The students really enjoy it, and we’ve been practicing for this in class,” said Dan Bennett, Alameda’s challenge class teacher. “They also really enjoy getting a chance to see some of their old friends.” The players used hockey sticks with foam and a large ball to play, and had help from student coaches as they raced to the net, passing to their teammates in an attempt to score goal. High fives are thrown all around when someone does score. Wickoren said that the number of schools who participate grows every year — the first hockey day had around six teams and this year’s had 14. “This is the first year we’ve got four games going at once,” he said. “We really want to make sure we’re giving everyone playing time and making
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Quentin Swedenberg of Miller Special School in Lakewood gets ready to hit a ball during Jeffco Adapted Athletics at Alameda High School Wednesday, Feb. 20. sure everyone is participating.” Events like this are a way for teachers to fill the gaps that some funding cuts have caused to adapted programs, according to Bennett. Despite these cuts, he said the Jeffco Adapted Athletics mission — to provide students with disabilities the same opportunities as other students to enjoy the benefits of a quality middle school/high school program and help to become active members in society who lead healthy lifestyles — is the driving force behind keeping these sporting events going. Hockey is one of four sports that Jeffco adapted teams gather to play every year, including softball, basketball and soccer. Jeffco school board member Jill Fellman was on hand at her alma mater to support the students and schools. “I know by experience how
Darby Colbert of Bear Creek High advances the ball while playing in the Jeffco Adapted Athletics hockey tournament at Alameda High School Wednesday, Feb. 20. Photos by Andy Carpenean important days like these are for both the kids and the families,” she said. “It’s great to hear the band, and see the integration of kids.” Alexis Paxton, a junior at Arvada West, was in the school to help the students compete, and said that their excitement for
the event is contagious. “The kids are always so enthusiastic, and I’ve learned so many things like how to solve problems with them,” she said. Fellman perhaps summed up the spirit of the day best when she said, “Everybody wins on days like this.”
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Resolution is brief break from brawling A On the heels of a contentious week in the General Assembly that involved some heavy-duty debate on — you guessed it — gun-control issues, there came a moment where even the hardest of the hard-nosed legislators shared some ... um, love? No, really. It was straight out of a Disney movie. The only thing missing was an Elton John soundtrack. “We had been fighting all week and we came together,” said Rep. Tracy KraftTharp, D-Arvada. “Even when I left the floor I still was in tears.” Kraft-Tharp was referring to her fellow legislators’ gushing support of a resolution that she sponsored in the House of Representatives, which proclaimed Feb. 20 as Awareness Day for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. The resolution recognized persons with developmental disabilities, as well as those who provide services to members of that community. “It was a moment for us to recognize the courage of people with these disabilities,” Kraft-Tharp said. The resolution proved to be a tearjerker for a few House members, some of whom shared personal accounts of how disabled persons have had positive impacts on their lives. Rep. Lois Landgraf said her 40-year-old son has been developmentally challenged since he suffered a brain injury at the age of 17. “From a grateful mother, thank you,” the teary-eyed Fountain Republican told Kraft-Tharp. But perhaps the most touching
moment came when Rep. Jim Wilson, R-Salida, choked back tears as he recalled spending time with a young, mentally disabled girl named Lisa, while he worked in a “hay-hauling” business as a young man. “Every time she saw me, she’d come up to me and say, ‘I love you, Jim Wilson,’” he said. “And it irritated the heck out of me because that’s the way it was supposed to be when you’re a macho guy.” Wilson said that the type of “unconditional love” he received from Lisa “needs to be in this chamber, in this state,” and that, in a sense, people with developmental disabilities are “a gift from God.” “They teach us what we forget when we get older and become jaded,” Wilson said. It’s not every day when all lawmakers agree on … well, anything. So it was refreshing to see the two sides take a break from the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robot-like action that’s been going on lately - albeit, temporarily.
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By the way, Sen. Andy Kerr cosponsored the resolution that honored
members of the developmentally disabled community. Perhaps he came up with the idea while he was on one of his many bike rides to the Capitol. The Lakewood Democrat has set a personal goal to ride his specialized, Roubaix brand road bike to work, for at least half of the days of this legislative session. Kerr has been using Twitter to provide updates on his efforts. “It’s a good way to put pressure on myself,” Kerr said. “And it’s a good way to get the word out that it’s a viable and healthy way to get to your job.” Now, I walk several blocks from my place to the Capitol every day. But that effort seems puny in comparison to a guy who rides his bike all the way from Lakewood. With all these marathon-like legislative sessions going on in the Capitol these days — and all the free food being carted in on a daily basis — it’s no wonder that lawmakers like Kerr grab hold of every exercise opportunity that they can.
Quote of the week
“I’m not Akin, man.” — Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, Feb. 19. It was a rough week for Joe Salazar. The freshman Democrat found himself embroiled in a controversy — one that garnered national attention, especially in conservative media outlets — over a rape comment that he made during a recent floor debate on a bill that seeks to ban concealed weapons from being carried on college campuses. Republicans have pounced on the
West Chamber seeks young leaders Youth class prepares next generation By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com The West Chamber is currently accepting applications for its 2013-14 Youth Leadership Jefferson County class. Applications are due May 6. The YLJC is a program created to develop the leadership potential of Jeffco high school students and is patterned after the Chamber’s Leadership class for adults. According to Marta Murray, director of the leadership programs at the Chamber, the YLJC was created based on the idea that high school students
should have the same opportunity to learn about leadership as adults do. “The whole point is we want kids to get interested in leadership, because we think there are leaders in every group of kids,” Murray said. “We take 35 students, and try to get representation from the entire county.” Students in the program meet once a month and learn about a wide variety of issues in the community, from public safety and arts and media to nonprofits and businesses. There are lectures, group discussions, panels and interactive activities, all geared at teaching participants about how the community functions. “We really want the students to have a wide perspective on the community,” Murray said. “We also want to broaden and instill an interest in
giving back to the community.” West Chamber President Brian Willms said there are three critical aspects to the program - making sure the students understand all the different areas in the community and how they work holistically, understanding the importance of collaboration and making connections. “I think it’s crucial that this program is a proactive approach rather than a reactive one,” he said. “We’re really preparing the next workforce and leaders of that force.” To be accepted, there are GPA requirements, students need letters of recommendation, and must fill out the application. For more information, call 720399-5655 or visit www.westchamber. org/lead-yljc.asp.
comment, likening it to failed Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin’s infamous interview from last year, where he said that women who are victims of “legitimate rape” don’t get pregnant. Salazar has since apologized for his comments, and has said that Republicans By C are playing politics with his unfortunate crea comment, as Colorado Community Media La reported in a previous story. cultu I recently took part in an interview about the Salazar controversy with Colo- since rado Public Radio’s Bente Birkeland, and large “F the Denver Post’s Lynn Bartels. You can find that conversation at www.kunc.org/ wood post/capitol-conversation-rape-comment- ter, 8 gene enters-colorado-gun-debate. abou “W Tweet of the week From Rep. Polly Lawrence, R-Littleton: long trato “Been around horse**** all week, I mari needed some gun powder to balance it into out.” beek Lawrence posted a picture with her tweet that showed her holding a gun on ricul Th what looks to be a shooting range. were Now, the question is: Was she literally referring to being around manure all of au week, or was she opining on some of the phot stuff being said during debates of the gun area “W bills? there I’ll just leave that one up to your ent a imagination. So terso Vic Vela is the legislative reporter for
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INSIDE THE SENTINEL THIS WEEK Environment: Sustainable Neighborhoods program helps residents go green. Page 5
Opinion: Columnist Michael Alcorn takes a view from the classroom. Page 6 Movies: Two-time Oscar winner Emma Thompson in supernatural romantic thriller “Beautiful Creatures.” Page 17
Life: “Traveling Route 40” photo exhibit ready to roll. Page 8
Sports: Bear Creek’s Garcia wins 5A Championship again. Page 21
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Agricultural past comes to life Heritage Center ties history to modern times By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Lakewood’s history is steeped in agriculture and farming, a fact often forgotten since the city has become one of Denver’s largest suburbs. “From the Land: Agriculture in Lakewood,” the new exhibit at the Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St., aims to remind older generations and inform new generations about Lakewood’s rural history. “We hadn’t covered farming here in a long time,” said Heritage Center administrator, Andrea Miller. “Lakewood was primarily an agricultural area before it grew into the city it is now. We have a history with beekeeping, apple orchards and general agriculture.” The exhibit features two tractors that were used for farming, as well as a plethora of authentic tools and vintage books and photographs of families who lived in the area at the time. “We wanted to honor different families there were here and focused on these different areas of farming,” Miller said. Some of these families include the Peterson, Addenbrooke-Everitt, Schnell, Car-
IF YOU GO WHAT: From the Land: Agriculture in Lakewood WHERE: Lakewood Heritage Center 801 S. Yarrow St. WHEN: Through Aug. 10 Tuesday through Saturday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. COST: Free INFORMATION: 303-987-7850 or visit www. lakewood.org/heritagecenter
Examples of tools used at dairy farms on display at the From the Land exhibit.
The children’s area at the exhibit has a tractor and small garden for children to learn about how farming works. Photos by Clarke Reader mody, Hayden, Devinny, O’Kane, Beers and William Thomas Gorrell families, names that many residents will recognize from buildings and landmarks in the city. The museum’s curator Katy Lewis described the building of the exhibit as a great collaborative effort, with staff members of all kinds of departments coming together to work on the project. One of the most informative things created is a map of modern Lakewood, with the locations of many of the key farms highlighted in bright colors. It gives visitors a chance not only to see how large some of the farms were, but where they are in relation to contemporary Lakewood. An area for children, with a small wooden tractor, as well as a felt garden with vegetables to plant, has also been created, to
LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Tyler’s IT bill passes committee
A bill from Rep. Max Tyler that would create an oversight committee to measure the effectiveness of information technology services in government passed the House State, Military and Veterans Affairs committee. The bill passed with a 10-1 vote. HB131079 would create a Joint Technology Committee, which would be made up of three members from each chamber. The committee would meet to review and discuss investments in software and
teach the youth a little about what farming used to be like. “Farming is a common background for
many people, so the exhibit has something to offer for so many people,” Miller said. “We’re also tying it into modern urban and backyard farming.” Miller said the city partnered with Agriburbia — an organization redevelopment of land for urban gardening — as a way to bring farming to life for people interested in it. “There are so many different aspects to the exhibits, that there’s really something for everyone,” Lewis said. “You can bring your dad and your little kids as well.” For more information, call 303-987-7850 or visit www.lakewood.org/heritagecenter.
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During the regular Feb. 25 meeting, council unanimously approved a temporary moratorium on any new marijuana businesses opening in the city. City attorney Tim Cox said the measure will give council a chance to see what regulations the state adopts before the city makes any decisions about how to regulate marijuana.
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Colorado Community Media won 95 awards, including 38 first-place honors, in the Colorado Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. Winners of the annual contest were announced at a ceremony in downtown Denver on Feb. 23. CCM papers claimed a pair of special honors among the tally. The Golden Transcript won the Sweepstakes award for editorial excellence in Class 4. The Douglas County News-Press did likewise on the advertising side in Class 1. The awards ceremony came a year into the CCM venture, which brought together under one umbrella newspapers in Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, Jefferson, El Paso and Teller counties. This year’s awards total was a major jump for the company’s papers, which combined for 28 honors last year. “Last year, we embarked on a quest for excellence and our peers have recognized that by awarding us with a nearly four-fold increase in the total awards we won this year,” said Jerry Healey, president and publisher of CCM. “I am very proud of the entire organization for their commitment to quality and the effort involved for what it takes for us to deliver outstanding newspapers and websites for our communities.” In all, the media company comprises 22 newspapers, including the Lakewood Sentinel, and 19 websites. Some of the winning entries that appeared in Jefferson County papers — the Golden Transcript, Arvada Press, Lakewood Sentinel and Wheat Ridge Transcript — include the following entries. “Unquenchable Thirst - Water Series” won first place the Best Series category. Staffers Megan Quinn, Linda Detroy, Darin Moriki, Clarke Reader, Justin Sagarsee, Glenn Wallace, Lindsay Lovato, Karen Randall and Mikkel Kelly teamed on the six-month series project. Clarke Reader won third place in the Best Feature Story category for “Quilts by men.” Lindsay Lovato won first place in the Best Feature Page Design for a water series story headlined “Rangers of water.” Judge’s comments: A wonderful combination of strong graphic elements, including the photography but also the graphic and the headline typography. Lovato also won first place in the Best News Page Design category for “Golden in a bottle.” Judge’s comments: Good dominance, nice fonts. The flag is really unusual; clean and modern. The touches of color are subtle, but they bring the page together. John Rosa won first place in the Best Sports Event Story category for the story headlines “Comeback downs Mustangs at state.” Judge’s comment: Very effectively, builds drama. Mikkel Kelly won first place in the Best Editorial Writing category for several editorials one headlined “Give pause to voter ID question.” Judge’s comments: The one on photo IDs for voting was outstanding. The writer balanced the need to eliminate fraud with the need to count each legitimate vote, pointing out that studies show ID laws reduce “eligible” voter participation by 11 percent, an unacceptable barrier. Darin Moriki won third place in the Best News Story category for a story headlines “On track for national distinction.” Judge’s comments: Great information, good topic. I learned a lot reading this one. He won first place in the
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IF YOU GO What: Male Call: Quilts By Men When: Through April 28 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays Where: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum 1213 Washington Ave., Golden Info: Visit www. rmqm.org
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ppreciation for quilting could be limited by the erroneous notion that the craft is done only by women who create warm but traditional patchwork quilts. One look at the quilts on display at the “Male Call: Quilts By Men” exhibit on display through April 28 at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum (RMQM) in Golden will dispel any and all previous notions about what can be achieved with quilts — and by whom. Some quilts are made of thrift-shop clothes, while others attempt to freeze movement on a quilt. Quilts made by men has been a biennial exhibit at the RMQM, 1213 Washington Ave., since 1992. “When we started, it was based on the novelty that not many men quilt, but now more do, and we get a lot of diversity,” said Irene Berry, exhibits
manager at the museum. “This year we have quilters from across the country, one from Australia and one from Germany.” The exhibit includes work from 38 artists, whose quilts feature a wide variety of styles, from an enormous floor-to-ceiling sculptural piece to large bed quilts to intricate, miniature pieces. Berry said the exhibit was designed around the idea of showing off different techniques and creativity, including hand-sewn pieces and those based on ideas taken from computers, rather than focusing on the gender of the artist. “I definitely wouldn’t say you’d walk into the exhibit and say, ‘That was made by a man,’” she said. The museum has a large national following, which has given it a chance to bring in some of the top names in men’s quilting, including Shawn Quinlan, David Taylor and Jimmy McBride. One of McBride’s quilts, M1 V2 (The Crab Nebula), is made entirely of recycled thrift-shop gar-
ments. The quilter, who lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., created an entire series of quilts inspired by objects in the solar system. Berry called his work “the closest quilting gets to performance art.” She said that visitors still sometimes wonder why men quilt, a question she doesn’t really see as relevant. “It’s an interesting thing that people still ask, ‘Why do men quilt?’ Why does anyone quilt?” she said. “They quilt for a variety of reasons, just like women. Some do it for art, some for money, some just to keep someone warm.” The museum will host a meet-the-artist night 5to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 6. Hours for the exhibit are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. The fee is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for students; children 5 years old and younger get in free. For more information on “Male Call: Quilts By Men,” and the RMQM, go online to www.rmpm.org.
Clarke Reader won third place in the Best Feature Story category for “Quilts by men.”
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ark Bowman still remembers the first time he and his crew had to clean Arvada’s stormwater system in 2004. Although the system itself had been in place before he began working for the city in the late 1970s, Bowman said, there were no records that mapped the city’s 215 miles of storm pipe, 26 miles of irrigation pipe, 2,369 storm and irrigation manholes, and 3,634 storm inlets that follows into seven tributaries. “Not only were we getting high levels of toxins into the creeks, but our storm systems weren’t very efficient,” Bowman said. “We would have grates that were plugged, inlets that were plugged, or pipes that were halfway full of silt. We would pull up to an inlet, where all the water goes in, and it would be full of silt, trash, trash bags and a whole bunch
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“Unquenchable Thirst - Water Series,” a series that spanned more than six months, won first place in the Best Series category. Lindsay Lovato won first place in Best Feature Page Best Agriculture Story for a story headlined Design for the page above that appeared in the series.
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Tom Danielson, a member of Team Garmin-Sharp-Barricuda and who lives in Boulder, touches hands with fans before the start of Stage 6 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge race in Golden Saturday morning. Photo by Charlotte Cowie Bozner
By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com
Bikes. A lot of bikes. Golden was filled with bikes Saturday. The twowheeled stars of the day were the feather-light, carbonfiber models ridden by the professionals in the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge. Hundreds of bicycles of a more mundane variety filled the city. Every available rack was stuffed with bikes, and they leaned against every open span of fence, against trees and signposts. They were the bikes of spectators who crowded, four and five deep, along both sides of Washington Street to watch the start of Stage 6 of one of the country’s largest
By Cassie Monroe
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With the junior year of high school comes a test that some believe will determine their chance of getting a higher education. This year, juniors in Jefferson County outperformed their peers around the state on the ACT test, with some Jeffco students earning the highest scores in Colorado. The Colorado Department of Education released the 2012 ACT scores last week. On a 36-point scale, the average score in the state of Colorado was 20.0, with Jeffco Public Schools students averaging 21.1. Individual schools outscored the POSTAL ADDRESS
cycling events. “We rode our bikes here from Prospect Park,” said Donna Prouty, of Westminster, while she sat on the Washington Street Bridge with four of her friends, awaiting the start of the race. “It’s actually a perfect place to start, a good mix of mountain and prairie,” she said. Even the Golden Police Department was on bikes for the event. “Certainly we’re more approachable. Also I can use all my senses without the glass and engine noise of a vehicle being in the way. I prefer to be on a bicycle, even in winter,” Officer Matt Cole said, as he patrolled downtown on two wheels with his partner, Jamie Guess. Prerace, 11th Street became “Autograph Alley” as one
state by much more. Students at D’Evelyn Junior and Senior High School in Denver earned the highest average score in the district with a score of 27.4. The school has performed best in the district for the past 11 years, and although some students take prep courses outside of the districts, D’Evelyn Principal Terry Elliot attributes most of their success to work in district classrooms starting in ninth grade. “That’s why they come to school every day,” Elliot said. He said building the students’ content knowledge is achieved in the curriculum and practicing skills in class. students are required to take biology, chemistry and physics, he said, which means they go into the test with knowledge of three science branches. Students are taught geometry and algebra in an integrated class over a three-year period, so they should have a good working math knowledge when
by one, the pro’s team buses and RV’s rolled in. Team mechanics quickly appeared, setting up rows of team bikes, while the riders slowly disembarked to sign autographs and make last minute adjustments to their rides. The street was filled with fans. Huge cheers erupted around the different team buses as the big-name riders appeared. The biggest groups gathered around Team BMC (home of favorite Tejay van Garderen and 2011 Tour de France champion Cadel Evans) and Team Garmin-Sharp-Barricuda (a Boulder-based team including Christian Vande Velde, who on Sunday became this year’s overall race winner; Tom Danielson, who went home with the 2012 Evolve Most Aggressive Rider jersey; Tyler Farrar, who received the 2012 Waste Management Race continues on Page 3
they take the test. The week before the ACT, which is generally taken in the third week of April, the school holds a two-day, after-school seminar to help students learn how to take the test most effectively. “That’s really just getting them prepared for what to expect, how the test works and strategies,” Elliot said. He said he believes the 11-year record of achieving the highest score is a motivator for students to do well, so they are not the class to break the legacy. Jefferson High School Principal Mike Little said he has seen great improvements in the number of students taking the ACT at his school in the last five years. He said the numbers went from only a handful taking the test, to almost full participation by the junior class. Jefferson also has several programs in place at the school for students to prepare for the test. “My kids cannot afford to buy special prep programs, so we do a lot inside the classroom and inside the curriculum to prepare kids,” Little said. One of the programs is Avid, which identifies students who have a gradepoint average between 2.5 and 3.2. These
are the students who are wondering if they can get into college, Little said. Avid is an elective program that begins with the freshman year of high school and helps students prepare for the ACT through course selection and strategies. In the last five years the program went from having 20 students to almost 120 students enrolled this year. The Ascent program is another program aimed at preparing Jefferson students for college. Students who pass the college readiness test in the 10th grade are then allowed to take some collegelevel courses at Jefferson with teachers who have earned credentials to teach at that level. Materials are provided, and students are able to earn college credit while still in high school. Little said once the students get a couple of college courses under their belt, the idea of going to college after high school seems much more achievable.
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Neighborhoods pursue sustainability City program offers support to projects
DETAILS Sustainable Neighborhoods Program applications due March 22
By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Lakewood wants to help neighborhoods become a little greener with its Sustainable Neighborhoods program. The voluntary program provides city assistance to areas that want to implement sustainability projects where they live. The deadline for the project is March 22. “The city helps get them resources, and show how projects could be done, but it’s really driven by the neighborhoods,” said sustainability planner Jonathan Wachtel. “The city is really just there for support.” In the program’s first year it signed up two neighborhoods — Eiber and Belmar — and is looking for another one-to-two for 2013. It is looking for
More information at www.lakewood.org/ greenneighborhoods. one or two more for 2013. “It’s really important for us to see that most of the neighborhood wants to step up and do this,” Wachtel said. “The application process includes information about what the neighborhood boundaries are, what the character is like, a primary contact, and a preliminary idea for some projects.” In Eiber and Belmar projects range from community gardens to courses on green living, how to use native plants and alternate travel, Wachtel said. Neighborhoods can earn points for the projects in competition to be recognized by the city as a sustainable
neighborhood. Bill Spriggs, who lives in the Eiber area, said the neighborhood came up with about 10 different categories to work on. Spriggs has been focusing on health and bicycle connectivity. “Some people don’t know that the West Rail Line has a parallel bike path, and so we did some work on the Tour de FasTracks,” he said. “I’ll be doing some individual bike tours where we’ll ride all the way down to the Auraria campus.” Spriggs also said he wants to get teachers from Eiber Elementary into biking because it’s something their students might pick up. Wachtel said that it’s been great to see the different projects. “It’s really exciting to watch neighbors with expertise share it with other neighbors and get projects started.” For more information, including an application, visit www.lakewood.org/ greenneighborhoods.
Program helps city’s seniors get around WANTED: 5 HOMES Focus is on assisting with public transit By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com The W Rail Line will open a whole new world of transportation options, and a new program in Lakewood wants to make sure older residents can take advantage of it. The People on the Move program has been launched with the goal of promoting self-sufficiency for the city’s residents 55 and older by expanding their transportation options. “The objective is to provide training and positive trip options, which will help older adults to safely and comfortably use public transportation to expand their travel,” said Edie Richey, older adult program supervisor with Lakewood. “Public transportation provides freedom to travel spontaneously and independently and offers
more options at lower costs.” The program is a collaboration between Lakewood’s Older Adult Programs and Lakewood Rides, the Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council (DRMAC), Via Mobility Services and RTD. Richey said People on the Move is modeled on Via Mobility Services, which is a travel training program from Boulder, and the work DRMAC has been doing. According to Kelli Schlicher, project coordinator with DRMAC, the nonprofit has been providing people with transportation resources since its creation in 2005. “We work with a number of providers to improve travel efficiency, and to make people feel more comfortable traveling,” she said. The way People on the Move works is those interested in learning about travel options will meet with Teresa Koch, the program’s travel trainer, and will have a one hour training session
that will include information on bus routes and RTD’s schedules. Then participants will go on a fourhour small group day trip to any locations in Arvada, Lakewood, Golden, Denver and Wheat Ridge. Richey said that the program was created because there is a lack of transportation services for seniors, and the city wants to get them more involved in travel. “There’s a growing senior population in the city, and many of them still want to be able to travel,” she said. Since the program started in September, People on the Move has helped around 28 residents learn how to navigate public transit and been introduced to other organizations that can help. “There has really been a lot of interest, and people so far seem to really like it,” Richey said. For more information on People on the Move, call 303-987-4820 and ask for Edie Richey.
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Airport runway safety area expansion outlined A shifting intersection and larger safety area for RMMA By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Major changes are scheduled to arrive at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (RMMA) this year. Airport Manager Kenneth Maenpa reported to the Jefferson County commissioners that a $13 million project to expand a runway safety area will break ground this year, and be done by December, if all proceeds as planned. Maenpa was quick to say that the airport work would not add a single inch to the existing roadway length. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines call for a 1,000-foot long and 500-foot wide safety area off the end of a runway like the one used at RMMA. The current runway, built more than 40 years ago, requires substantial expansion to meet those requirements, according to Maenpa. “And darn it, that expansion is right in the middle of that (Interlocken Loop and Highway 128) intersection,” just to the north of the existing airport, Maenpa said. To accommodate the
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A proposed safety expansion of the Rocky Mountain Municipal Airport (green-dotted line), has required Jefferson County to shift the alignment of Highway 128, at the Interlocken Loop intersection. Construction is scheduled to be complete in December 2013. Map courtesy of Jefferson County necessary safety space, the county is shifting the entire intersection, and associated roadways, to the north, accounting for much of the project’s cost. Maenpa said phase one of the project began last summer, and was to acquire the land and begin dealing with the work involved to untangle and move “an incredible spaghetti maze of utilities” that follow those roadways. “That’s the largest part of this project, right there,” said Jeffco Commission
Chair Donald Rosier at the meeting. Phase two is the intersection change and utility shifting, which is currently under way. This phase includes the moving of a highpressure gas line and regulation station. Phase three, the building up of a slope to accommodate the runway safety area, will begin this summer, and involve an estimated one million cubic yards of fill dirt, building up as much as 58 feet. Of the project costs,
the FAA is providing $11,450,000 in grants. Local matching funds are being provided by the Colorado Department of Transportation ($1 million), and Jefferson County’s Airport Division ($636,111). Maenpa said the airstrip would have to be closed for one 30-day period this year to accommodate the shifting of some radar equipment, but that the Forest Service fire suppression operations and the airport’s annual air show should be unaffected.
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Olympic wrestling decision falls flat Last weekend’s state high school wrestling tournament brought together some of the most dedicated young men and women in Colorado to showcase a sport that is off the mainstream radar. The hundreds of teenagers who competed in Denver spent months, maybe years, working on moves and strategy, running, lifting weights and sweating. During the season, many monitored their weight down to the ounce. What’s more, they carved out a certain toughness they might not otherwise have known was there. For most of them, their moments on the mats at the Pepsi Center would be the ultimate stage. But some of the young grapplers, no doubt, have aspirations to extend their wrestling careers. First, college. Then, if they can beat the odds, the Olympics. But have the odds already beaten them? As you may have heard, the International Olympic Committee voted on Feb. 12 to
OUR VIEW drop wrestling from the Summer Games following 2016. The sport doesn’t grab the headlines, the TV ratings or the ticket sales of many other athletic endeavors. True, the only wrestling champion many people can name is Hulk Hogan, who performed in a professional, scripted version made for TV. But the amateur sport, real wrestling, has history on its side, dating to the first modern Olympiad in 1896. Going back even further, more than 2,000 years ago, Greeks saw fit to grapple. Wrestling ultimately took hold in many nations and continues as a true test of not only athletic aptitude but of one’s self.
Last summer, Forbes.com ran an article with the headline “Why wrestlers make the best employees.” The story began with a quote from Olympic gold medalist Dan Gable. “More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill — none have wrestled without pride.” Who wouldn’t like to see more people in the workplace — and in the community — with greater self-control and more pride in what they do? If the Olympics serve as a source of motivation for young athletes to continue honing these traits, why take that carrot away? There is still a fighting chance for the sport to appear in the 2020 games. In May, the Olympic committee will consider adding one more sport. Already, efforts are under way in the wrestling community to make sure their sport is the one. There’s even talk of the United States
and Iran working together for the cause, a true display of how sports can unite. We won’t use this space to trash other sports, ones that could be kept out so that wrestling might stay. All sports, in their own way, teach pride and self-control when done right. But consider this: LeBron James has the NBA Finals. Regardless of what wellintentioned players might say, high-profile professional sports reach their pinnacle within the confines of their league’s playoff tournament. Or in a global, sport-specific championship, such as soccer’s World Cup. Amateur wrestling has major events that unite the world’s finest besides the Olympics. Did you know that? No? That’s the point. Wrestling needs the Olympics’ stage. And the Olympics need wrestling to help it remain something the world takes genuine pride in, not just watches like so much reality TV.
Sanitize environments could Will no mail on Saturday impact you? Al be crushing students QUESTION OF THE WEEK
We stopped by City Park Fitness Center and City Park Recreation Center in Westminster to hear how people felt about the U.S. Postal Service’s decision to cease Saturday mail delivery starting in August.
No, I guess I don’t get that much mail, and I don’t think that one day will impact most people. I don’t have a huge business or anything. But I think if you did have a business it might impact you. - Lynn Riley, Westminster
No, it won’t impact me. I don’t get fun mail anymore, I just get bills. - Beverly Weaver, Broomfield
Yes, it will impact me. If you get paid Friday and need something overnighted, Saturday and Sunday aren’t available so you have to wait all weekend. If you procrastinate like me, no mail on Saturday could affect you. - Tyler Anderson, Arvada
No, I don’t think it will impact me. I just never thought about it before. - Willow Hawley, Westminster
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Let me tell you a little about “Caleb” (not his real name). Caleb is a very nice young man, and unfailingly courteous. Every single day he comes through the doors of my classroom with all of his equipment, all his music and a smile on his face. He even gets distracted from setting up his own stuff by helping others set up their stuff. Sounds great, right? Isn’t Caleb the dream child we’ve tried to create in our everybodyplay-nice, work-as-a-cooperative-team, bullyproof, not-keeping-score, not-giving-ribbonson-field-day socially-engineered world? The problem is that in the four days since I last saw Caleb he hasn’t gotten out his equipment once to practice, he hasn’t cracked his music book open once to try to decipher the odd assortment of lines and circles, and he hasn’t developed any capacity for self-reliant learning. When I talk to his other teachers about him, they tell me the same story: Caleb is a nice kid who’s great in a group but hasn’t turned in homework in three years. So what happens next week when Caleb has to sit still and quiet for the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) for 90 minutes every day for two weeks? How are we supposed to take this creation of ours and suddenly turn him into an independent achiever for two weeks when for the other 35 weeks of the school year we want him to be Stepford child? I honestly don’t know if Caleb would be any better a student if his setting were more competitive, if it asked more from him than just being a nice kid. But I’m worried that the sanitized environment we’ve created for boys like Caleb is crushing them. David Brooks, the New York Times columnist, wrote an essay about this phenomenon recently, using the Shakespearian characters of Henry V and Hamlet to draw out his point. Henry was a wild and rowdy youth who grew into a great military leader. On the other hand, our Hamlet-like boys, according to Brooks, only comprise
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Al Scho talki tourn cham Se about 40 percent of college enrollees; a typical 11th-grade boy writes at the same level as an top p eighth-grade girl; and the old advantages boys ing a had in math and science have all but disap- the C peared. He concludes that schools need more Asso (wait for it) diversity: Schools need to allow for Heri “I both cooperation and competition, both calm and rambunctiousness, both learning to share to w and learning to win and lose. Both Hamlet and men Prince Henry. dram As a 21-year teacher, I still believe in the had mission of public schools. But now that there recei are so many educational choices, families of La bold, outgoing, bounce-off-the-wall boys (and scho girls) have enough viable alternatives that they stud have almost no reason to stay in the system. This is a problem that no politician can solve — this is a problem that only the schools can solve for themselves. Unfortunately for all of us, as good at schools have become at correcting instruction, the soft culture underneath that instruction — a product of liberal arts higher education, a collectivist mentality, and the general infantilization of the next generation — has, if anything, solidified. And that will someday be tragic for students like Caleb, because the “real world” won’t care how nice he is if he doesn’t get his work done. 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.
YOUR VIEWS Council on a witch hunt
I write in response to Karen Kellen’s Feb. 21 “personal” opinion published over her official title as an elected official from Lakewood, Ward 1. It is not appropriate to publicly denounce another elected official and sign the opinion with her official title. The council and mayor should address their concerns to Councilman Wiechman privately and leave the decision about his future on the council between him and the voters of Ward 4. Mr. Wiechman has taken appropriate public action to express his regrets and remorse. The council must pursue its official duties of governing the city under the leadership of our mayor. Who is Kellen to judge the level of Mr. Wiechman’s sincerity? Is she in Ward 4? No! The public persecution is a destructive behavior condoned by the mayor. Mayor Murphy’s unacceptable leadership and weakness compromises the affairs of the council. The mayor should govern and let the employee relations process take its confiden-
tial course. Kellen and other council members should be disciplined for their public witch hunt exacerbating the issue before us. The regrettable event is now a full-fledged political campaign in opposition to Councilman Wiechman with the silent approval by the mayor. Stop it! Bert Ornelas, Lakewood
Agrees that Wiechman should resign
Many thanks to Karen Kellen, Lakewood City Council member, for expressing my feelings and numerous comments I have received from citizens concerning the unforgivable behavior of Dave Wiechman. His “apology” was a pitiful example of his disregard of our city employee and the people he supposedly represents. I hope this sends a strong message to people living in Ward 4 to wake up and pay attention to how they vote in the future. His explanation of pornography as art is a joke! I feel strongly that he should resign immediately! Sue King, Ward 3 Lakewood City Council
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Garlic Knot brings New York pizza to city Restaurant aims to support community By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com The Colorado-based Garlic Knot pizza restaurants have a new location in Lakewood for afficianados of New York pizza. The restaurant is in the Mission Trace Shopping Center, 3200 S. Wadsworth Blvd., and opened on Feb. 1. The branch was opened by Christopher Rome, who has been an employee at the Garlic Knot’s original Littleton location for eight years before deciding to set up a shop of his own. “I decided to take the bull by the horns, and put my career under my own control,” he said. “I’ve been given
this opportunity to make something that can be part of the community.” Garlic Knot started in Littleton in 2001, and started offering franchising opportunities in 2010. Since then it has opened six locations in Colorado and Florida, and have at least another four slated for opening in 2013. According to Joe Giampierto, franchise developer for Garlic Knot, it’s very important to the company that the right people are opening new locations. “The people have to really want to be an owner, and has to have worked in the business before they can become one,” he said. “Once we find that person, we help with site selection, kitchen set-up and everything else they need to get started.” Giampierto said that franchising has been so successful for Garlic Knot because the restaurant offers a mid-
dle-ground between take-out places and full Italian restaurants. Features like an ice cream bar, parties where children can build their own pizzas and spirit nights where community groups can raise money are all part of the way the chain is separating itself from other restaurants. Rome said he’s been wanting to franchise for years, and it has been thrilling to see his dreams come to life in front of him. The location began construction in early October, and he said that already the restaurant has received a warm welcome from the community. “We’re going to be open as a place for people to do fundraisers and spirit nights,” he said. “It’s been great walking through the restaurant and seeing a full dining room.” For more information on Garlic Knot and it’s other locations, visit www.garlicknotpizza.com.
Alameda speech team wins twice over Senior wins championship in two categories By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Alameda International High School let its speech team do the talking at the 2013 speech festival tournament and came away with two championships. Senior Stephen Sautel took the top prize in both creative storytelling and humorous interpretation at the Colorado High School Activities Association’s (CHSAA) tournament at Heritage High School Jan. 25-26. “It’s extremely rare for one student to win two in events in one tournament,” said Scott LaBelle, speech and drama instructor at Alameda. “We had nine students compete, and we received six awards.” LaBelle said that CHSAA separates schools into two groups based on student body size, and Alameda falls
into the festival category, which is for smaller schools. The Alameda team is made up of 12 students, who start practicing in September and competing in October through January. “A lot of our speech students are also actors,” LaBelle said. “It can be a really great blending of the two arts.” Sautel is an actor at the school, which is where he first heard about the speech team as a freshman. He’s been an active member in both areas ever since. The creative storytelling event he won first is really about thinking on your feet, Sautel said. “You are given three prompts and you pick your favorite one, and than have 15 minutes to come up with a story that has a complete arc — beginning, middle and end,” he said. “The only preparation you can do is really be ready for anything that is thrown at you.” Sautel practiced by having LaBelle, friends and teammates cre-
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Churches and county find ways to partner By Glenn Wallace
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LuAnn Turner, a multihousing pastor stands at her information table during The Power of Partnership Conference Thursday, Feb. 21, at WaterStone Community Church in Littleton. Photo by Andy Carpenean “It’s really tremendous when you come here and start seeing other options that maybe hadn’t even occurred to myself and my congregation,” Scarato said. There was no lack of opportunities for those looking to help. The ministry organization Love Inc. for instance helps to match church volunteers with charitable programs and people in need. The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Jefferson County had a booth to attract volunteers to help work with abused or neglected children who end up in the court system. “They get messed up, of no fault
of their own, and they need an advocate,” said four-year CASA volunteer Tom Ashe. Ashe said the county only has enough volunteers to advocate for one out of every three children in need. Jefferson County Administrator Ralph Schell attended the conference, sitting in on a special session to discuss housing trends, and said the conference would have real benefits. “Human Services has done a great job of working with the faith-based communities to maximize the resources available to us, to help address issues in our community,” Schell said.
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The trinity of human services — churches, nonprofits and government — came together in Jefferson County last week to create and strengthen the many partnerships between the three. A keynote panel started the conference, with representatives from each group. Community Assistance Division Manager Susan Franklin said the conference began as a way to shore up those connections that helped all three groups take care of the community. “Together, we can accomplish more,” Franklin said. The Power of Partnership Conference, Feb. 21 at Waterstone Church in Littleton, was the third time the groups had gathered. Case workers with Jeffco Human Services, nonprofit organizers and community church volunteers all had a chance to meet each other, learn about other programs and organizations in the county, share ideas and make partnerships. Attendees were divided into separate areas depending on their passion: Building Communities, Education, Family, Housing, Hunger/Poverty or Special Populations. Among the attendees moving between groups was Gregg Scarato, a pastor at Living Hope Community Church in Westminster, who said his first visit to the conference had been eye-opening.
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Local chow crowd could get awards This year’s James Beard Awards semifinalists — which many consider the Oscars of the restaurant industry — are out with several nods to Denver-area nosheries. Here are the contenders: Best Chef Southwest: Alex Seidel, Fruition; Max MacKissock, The Squeaky Bean; and MacKissock’s wife, Jennifer Jasinski, Rioja (which should make for some interesting pillow talk). Rising Star Chef of the Year: Jorel Pierce, Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen (who works for owner Jasinski). Outstanding Wine Program: Frasca, Boulder. Outstanding Restaurateur: Frank Bonanno, owner of Mizuna, Luca d’Italia, Osteria Marco, Russell’s Smokehouse and more. Outstanding Bar Program: Williams & Graham. Finalists will be announced March 18; awards ceremony (a fancy-schmancy affair in New York City) is May 6.
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“Traveling Route 40” is the 40 West Arts District’s first photograph-only show and is a celebration of Colfax Avenue. Courtesy photos
Colfax shines in photo show 40 West Arts celebrates avenue’s history
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olfax Avenue has a history as old as the Denver Metro area, and a future that continually looks brighter, and the 40 West Arts district has captured that spirit in its “Traveling Route 40” photo exhibit. This is the art district’s, 1560 Teller St., first photography only exhibit, and will be on display from March 1 through April 29. ‘”We couldn’t be more excited about this show,” said Bill Marino, executive director of the Lakewood-West Colfax Business Improvement District. “Our juror (Boulder photographer Richard Van Pelt) carefully went through all the images that were submitted, and everyone who submitted work has at least one photo in the show.” “Traveling Route 40” will do just that, and be on display at seven different locations during that time, following the street it is honoring. After opening at 40 West, half the show will go on a tour of different locations — including the Golden Hill Office Center, Confluence Ministries and The Collection
IF YOU GO WHAT: “Traveling Route 40: Celebrating the Character of Colfax Avenue” WHERE: 40 West Arts 1560 Teller St. WHEN: March 1 through April 29 COST: Free INFORMATION: www.40westarts.org/ Colfax_Photo.html
If you’re a “Today” show watcher, you know that lead host Matt Lauer was absent from the show last week. According to my spy, Lauer and his family were spotted on a ski vacation in Vail. Meanwhile, over at Avon, another spy reports that Academy-Award-winning actress Frances McDormand and her filmmaker-husband Joel Coen were staying at The Westin Riverfront last week. I was told that “they are skiing and relaxing.”
Photograph by Jeremy Nix Gallery in Aurora. “This is great because it’s showing how 40 West can have an impact on working with partners,” Marino said. “We’re open to collaborating with other districts, so this is a great way to start.” The other half of the exhibit will be on display at the McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., through April 21. Julie Byerlein, a member of the board for the district and a volunteer with its champion group, has been working with partners to get the traveling exhibit set-up. She said that the idea for the exhibit came from wanting to participate in the Month of Photography in Denver, and grew into the collaboration it became. “The photos are a nice mix between rural routes and historical places and more contemporary-feeling architecture and business,” Byerlein said. “It’s also features some of the interesting characters of Colfax.”
Byerlein said that the exhibit will be a great conversation starter for people who are interested in discussing Colfax’s 150year history. “Colfax is a fascinating place, and there’s a lot of excitement around it right now,” she said. “I think the show is a great way to inspire discussions about the best things on Colfax.” For Marino, there is no doubt that Colfax is the star of the show. “Whether characterized as the longest continuous main street in the United States or the gateway to the Rockies, Colfax Avenue has been at the epicenter of entrepreneurial and cultural activities in the metro area for 150 years,” he said. “This show is a tribute to the Avenue’s rich history, its present personality and its possibilities for the future.” For more information, including tour dates, visit www.40westarts.org/Colfax_ Photo.html.
The Madden Museum of Art, 6363 S. Fiddlers Green Circle in Greenwood Village, is opening “Inspired by Art: The Building of a Legacy,” which showcases the artwork collected by John and Marjorie Madden during their 50 years of world travel, exploration, philanthropy and office building development, with a reception from 6-9 p.m. March 16. The permanent installation is the sum of 50 years of collecting and is curated by Museum of Outdoor Arts executive director and co-founder Cynthia Madden Leitner. The opening celebration will feature traditional Irish fare, cocktails, refreshments and Celtic-themed entertainment. John Madden formed the John Madden Company, a real estate development business, in the mid-1960s, which continues to operate today. The Maddens call Denver home. For more information, go to www. maddenmuseum.com.
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The Limelight Awards, LoDo’s coveted annual awards and meeting event, takes place beginning at 5:30 p.m. March 14 with a silent auction and cocktail reception at the historic McNichols Civic Center Building at 14 W. Colfax Ave. (on the corner of Colfax and Bannock). The event recognizes LoDo’s notables for their achievements in 2012. Your ticket includes Wynkoop Brewing Company suds, an assortment of fine wines, Ceren vodka cocktails, fine fare, live music and an evening of glamorous networking. Please RSVP by March 1. Tickets can be purchased online at www.lodo.org or by contacting info@lodo.org or by calling 303628-5428. Parker continues on Page 19
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aying property taxes is a necessary side effect of home ownership. Across the United States, residents are required to pay property taxes based on an assessment of their homes’ value. Taxes on land and the buildings on it are one of the biggest sources of revenue for local governments. Property taxes are not imposed by the states, but by the smaller governing bodies in cities, towns, townships, counties, and other jurisdictions. Although the taxes are mandated by a higher governing power, the rate at which you pay taxes could be based on a very local assessment of the area in which your house is located and the current market conditions. An assessor will visit a home • usually prior to purchase • and make a determination on the percentage of tax to be paid depending on the condition of the home, the
improvements that have been made and the climate of the economy in your particular town or city. Property taxes are usually calculated by taking the assessed value of your home and multiplying it by the tax rate that has been determined by your local government. While no one can “legally” escape paying property taxes, there are several ways to have them lowered. Getting your home re-assessed is one such way. Individuals who have reached a certain age may be eligible for certain discounts on property taxes. But this may require a very low income to qualify. There are also some tax credits or homestead exemptions that may qualify you for a limited assessed value on the property. For those of you who think you pay a “Lion’s Share” in taxes, take this into account. According to data from the Tax Foundation and Forbes,
areas of New Jersey, New York and Illinois boast some of the highest property taxes. Residents of Hunterdon County, New Jersey paid on average $8,600 a year between 2005 and 2009. Those in Lake County, Illinois pay around $6,500. People living in Westchester County, New York can plan on spending $8,400 per year. And to our friends to the north, statistics indicate that homes located in Ontario cities in central Canada have the highest property taxes. Toronto residents, for example, pay an average of $3,900. In this tough economy, lowering property taxes (which are generally rolled into the mortgage amount for ease of payment) could substantially reduce bills. As many as 60 percent of properties across the United States are overassessed, according to the National Taxpayers Union, a nonprofit group that promotes lower taxes. ■
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Emma Thompson plays two roles in “Beautiful Creatures,” a witch and a zealot. Photo by Warner Bros.
Emma Thompson delights in ‘Beautiful Creatures’ By Tim Lammers For two-time Oscar winner Emma Thompson, playing southern in the new supernatural romantic thriller “Beautiful Creatures” wasn’t just about doing an accent, but having an attitude. And better yet, she was able to give off that attitude in more ways than one. “We had the most wonderful accent coach called Rick Lipton who helped me get into that mindset completely — and not just one mindset but two, since I play two different roles,” Thompson told me in a recent interview. One, Thompson delightfully described, is “a bigoted, frustrated and frustrating woman who hates everything, who can’t control her feelings, who has probably had the most ghastly life and has a bad relationship with her son.” “And then I play a witch who is also frustrated in many ways and has a very bad relationship with her daughter,” Thompson added, laughing. “So they’re all connected in more ways that you might think.” Opening in theaters nationwide on Valentine’s Day, “Beautiful Creatures” stars Alice Englert as Lena Duchannes, the beautiful, mysterious niece of Macon Ravenwood (Jeremy Irons), a reclusive, wealthy owner of a gothic mansion. With a host of family secrets dating back to the Civil War, the members of the Ravenwood clan are outcasts in the small, conservative town of Gatlin, S.C., but that doesn’t stop the open-minded 17-year-old Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich) for falling for Lena. After a strange series of events, Ethan discovers Lena is a caster — another name for a witch — who upon her 16th birthday, will beyond her control be chosen by the forces of the Light or the Dark. If she’s chosen by the Light, she will remain good; but if she’s
chosen by the Dark, she will transform form of evil the world cannot imagine. Thompson plays Mrs. Lincoln, a fire-and-brimstone religious zealot who wants Lena banished from the town — as well as Sarafine, an all-powerful dark caster who controls Lincoln’s body. The interesting thing is about Thompson’s dual roles is, her human character, Mrs. Lincoln, professes to be a do-gooder, and the caster Sarafine delights in being evil. But if you take the two at face value, you’ll actually find Sarafine to be more engaging and Mrs. Lincoln to be more unnerving — strange attributes that presented a rare character dynamic for the prolific actress to play with. “Mrs. Lincoln is unnerving, because she has the kind of ignorance that leads the ultimate evil, which is racism, bigotry, cruelty and finally, genocide. She’s the ideal candidate for that. She’s a perfect evil fermenter,” Thompson observed. “Of course, evil, per se, like Sarafine, is so delicious. She’s so amoral. And what she says about human beings is so incontrovertible.” Thompson is only person in film history to win Oscars for both acting and writing — for 1993’s “Remains of the Day” and 1995’s “Sense and Sensibility,” respectively — so you can bet she has a close eye on the script before she commits to a role in front of the camera. For “Beautiful Creatures,” she saw a great opportunity to work with heralded filmmaker Richard LaGravenese, who not only directed the film, but adapted the screenplay from the first novel in the best-selling series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. “I love the script and I love Richard, plus I’ve never played two characters at the same time — in particular, one that’s folded in the other,” Thompson said. “But the thing that swung it for me was when Richard, in a wor-
ried way told me, ‘We’re not going to be using any CGI. You’re going to have to just change into her in front of our eyes.’ I told him, ‘That makes me want to do it even more.’” Thompson has covered a tremendous amount of ground genre-wise in the past year, having starred in the sci-fi action comedy “Men in Black III,” the animated adventure “Brave” and now a supernatural film in “Beautiful Creatures.” And while the scripts had a lot to do with her committing to the films, the Thompson admits the company she gets to keep on the project plays a huge factor, too. “There aren’t a lot of great scripts out there, so I mainly go with the scripts, but for ‘Beautiful Creatures,’ it was also about the people I was going to be working with,” Thompson, 53, explained. “I had so much fun with those kids. They’re such wonderful young actors and they’re so interesting to be with. It’s wonderful working with the young.” In a way, Thompson said, acting the opposite of likes of Englert reminds her of the time when she was honing her acting skills. “Being around them recharges your batteries, plus, you can also parse out any useful tips to them,” Thompson said. “It’s a lot of fun, because the younger actors have a lot of energy. Alice Englert was a chip off the ol’ block, she really does remind me of me when I was younger. She’s just an extraordinary girl.”
For sure, it was a case of cute overload in black-and-white. Nobody could’ve set up a shot that adorable: Two pure white polar bear cubs, romping in the snow with Mama Bear looking on with a watchful eye. They looked yummy, like you could scoop those babies up. The picture almost made you want to go hug something. What will we do if global warming causes polar bear extinction? Author Zac Unger wondered that, too, and in his new book “Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye,” published by Da Capo Press, he shares his ice-cold journey to find out. Cannibalism. It’s horrible to contemplate, so when Zac Unger read a report claiming that hungry polar bears were resorting to cannibalism, he was repulsed and intrigued. Could global warming be at the root of the phenomena? A “tree hugger” from way back, Unger became “obsessed” with finding out. Not everyone agrees with global warming, of course. Some scoff at the idea of it, while others think that melting polar ice caps is a manmade, imminent disaster. Unger tried to get audience with researchers who fell into the latter camp, believing like they did that the planet was in danger and polar bears were doomed. But polar bear scientists — the ones he called the “Heavy Hitters” — didn’t return his calls. Instead, Unger found himself in Churchill , Manitoba , at the side of a tenured professor from New York City who’d been studying polar bears for 40 summers. Churchill, you see, is where the bears are. Every year, just before the Hudson Bay ices over, polar bears congregate near Churchill to wait for the ice. They’ve eaten little-to-nothing over the summer and though it’s known that bears will eat more than just seals, the animals are hungry — which means danger for any human foolish enough to be around when the bears are moving. Knowing that, Unger moved his family to bear country with an eye toward studying bears and a promise to his 4-year-old son that they’d see a “polar” up close. Unger thought he knew what
Tim Lammers is a syndicated movie reporter whose work appears on more than 50 TV news and entertainment websites across the country. You can see Tim’s work on his website, StrictlyCinema.com, and follow his tweets at Twitter.com/ TimLammersFilms. You can also “Like” Tim on Facebook. com/StrictlyCinema.
he’d find. He figured he’d have an adventure and go back home to California with answers. But what he found left him with even more questions. You try to keep your carbon footprint small. You recycle, reuse, and refuse to waste. And what you learn in this book may surprise you. It did me. Part travelogue, part history lesson, and part memoir, “Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye” bear-ly scratches the surface of ecopolitics, too, although author Zac Unger surely tries to look at the subject from all sides. Unger is serious in the research he presents, but that’s about as far as the solemnity goes: This book will make you laugh, it will entertain you, and it will make your heart pound just a little. It’s also a good argument-starter, so if you’re looking for discourse on global warming, you’ll find it here. Read “Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye” — because even in the snow, nothing is ever black and white.
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CELEBRATIONS Heidi E. Deisch, Kaela Beth Fischer and Richard Weston Linde, of Lakewood, were named to the fall 2012 provost’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Ryan Reno, of Lakewood, made the fall 2012 dean’s list at Northeastern Junior College. Tabbitha Pedersen, of Lakewood, made the fall 2012 president’s list at Northeastern Junior College.
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THURSDAY/FEB. 28 THROUGH APRIL 11; JUNE 15 GARDEN TOUR The Wheat Ridge Garden Tour Committee is looking for gardens in Wheat Ridge to be included in its third annual Wheat Ridge Garden Tour on Saturday, June 15. We are looking for gardens of all shapes and sizes, from small-scale urban gardens to larger country gardens. If you are interested in having your garden be considered as a part of this exciting new event (or
can recommend a garden), email Milly at millynadler@gmail.com or call her at 303-319-0690.
THURSDAY/FEB. 28 THROUGH APRIL 27 AUCTION ITEMS Designer’s Loft Hair Design Inc. in Wheat Ridge welcomes donations for its upcoming fundraiser/silent auction to benefit the programs and services of Family Tree. The event is at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Designer’s Loft Hair Design, 7110 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/MARCH 1-2, MARCH 8-9 HOMESCHOOL PRODUCTION Colorado ACTS presents Friday 12- to 18-year-old class homeschool production “Backstage”by Pat Cook. We all know that the real drama in a theater takes place backstage and creates quite a comedy to watch. Lines and plot twists fly in this theatrical farce where overthe-hill prima donnas reign — or think they do — and most of the rest of the cast is betting on who comes out on top. Shows are at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. March 1, and at 7 p.m. March 2 and March 8-9 at 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Tickets available at www.coloradoacts.org or by calling 303-456-6772.
the events surrounding the development and signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is renowned for its music, humor and historical accuracy; much of the dialog is taken directly from the writings of the founding fathers themselves. Tickets are available at www.evergreenchorale.org or by calling 303-674-4002. Show is at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 1-3, and 3 p.m., Sunday, March 3, at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen.
FRIDAY/MARCH 1 TO MARCH 16 INSTRUMENT DRIVE Colorado Public Radio kicks off its annual instrument drive on Friday, March 1. The community program is designed to promote and strengthen music education and appreciation in Colorado. Coloradans are encouraged to donate their band or orchestra instruments through March 16 at one of 13 drop-off locations, including Golden Music Center, Music and Arts (Westminster) and Rockley Music Company (Lakewood). After they’re donated, instruments are repaired by Colorado Institute of Musical Instrument Technology, and then Colorado Public Radio works with the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation to match refurbished instruments with the needs of underfunded school music programs in Colorado.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/MARCH 1-3 MUSICAL THE Evergreen Chorale presents “1776,”a musical that chronicles
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FRIDAY/MARCH 1 TO APRIL 7 REGIONAL PREMIERE Miners Alley Playhouse presents
the regional premiere of “The Pitmen Painters.” What happens when a bunch of British miners wander into a painting class? Find out at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays from March 1 to April 7, with a 2 p.m. show on April 7. Tickets available at www.minersalley.com or by calling 303-935-3044.
SATURDAY/MARCH 2 SHUFFLE EFFECT Lakewood Cultural Center presents “The Shuffle Effect” SYBARITE5 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and Alameda). Tickets on sale now at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, 303-987-7845 or at the box office. This is no ordinary chamber music. From the moment the group’s bows attack the strings, SYBARITE5 engages the senses and redefines the rules. The traditional set program list is replaced with an iPod. The players press shuffle and play whatever piece shows up on the screen. SALE TWIN Connection hosts its annual children’s clothing
and equipment sale from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Gently used kids clothes, maternity clothes, toys, baby equipment, books, videos and more will be sold. Cash or check only. Visit www.Facebook.com/TwinConnectionColorado.
SUNDAY/MARCH 3 MUSIC OF Ireland Lakewood Cultural Center presents Danu, performing Traditional Music of Ireland at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at Tickets on sale now; visit www.Lakewood. org/Tickets, call 303-987-7845 or stop by the box office, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Free parking available. SUNDAY/MARCH 3, MARCH 10 LOVE & Logic Do you have a strong-willed child? Do you ever feel like your kids have earned a black belt in the art of arguing? Are you tired of the hassle of getting chores and homework done? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then basic Love & Logic techniques could help. Learn how to put an end to arguing, avoid power struggles, get chores and homework done without hassle, and more from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 3 and March 10 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Registration required; call Tonya Lewis at 719-371-0560 to register and for information on costs. MONDAY/MARCH 4
Golf league Lake Arbor Ladies Nine hole golf league is hosting a membership meeting/coffee at 10 a.m. Monday, March 4, at Lake Arbor clubhouse, 8600 Wadsworth Blvd. League play is each Monday morning from April through October. New members of all skill levels are welcome/encouraged to join a fun group of women. Handicaps will be acquired through play. For more information, including cost of membership dues, contact head golf pro Lee Kauffman at Lake Arbor, 720-898-7360.
FINANCIAL CLASS Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University class begins at 6 p.m. Monday, March 4, and runs for nine weeks at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Contact Deanna at 303-424-3282 or Deanna@arvadachurchofgod.org for more information. SUMMER CAMP Registration begins March 4 for summer camps offered by the Arvada Center. Arts camps are offered in theater, visual arts, dance, ceramics, music, creative writing, storytelling and photography for ages 5-18, and ArtStart camps for age 1 ½ to 4. All sessions are taught by highly trained teachers. The Arvada Center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Camps start June 3 and run through mid-August. Visit www. arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200. MONDAY/MARCH 4, March 12, April 9, May 14 UPCOMING CONCERTS Future performances in the Tuesdays
at Trinity series includes a March 4 (a Monday date) concert featuring The Mendelssohn Trio; March 12 with The HwangAlnomae-Hsu Trio; 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 303-422-3656, ext. 25. Parking is free.
TUESDAY/MARCH 5 START SEEDS Join Jackie Raehl, owner of Star Acre Farms, to learn basic seed starting techniques from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn about seed starting mediums, heirloom seed saving, and growing vegetable seeds for transplanting into your home garden. Leave with seeds, information and materials for starting your own heirloom plants such as peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes. Open to ages 12 and older. Sign up early; call 720-898-7405 or visit www.arvada.org/nature to register and for information on costs. LIFETREE CAFE How to make difficult decisions will be
explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Making Life’s Toughest Decisions,” features a screening of the award-winning short film “The Last Race,” which portrays a family suddenly faced with a decision about whether to donate the organs of a loved one. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available.
WEDNESDAY/MARCH 6 CITIZEN’S POLICE academy Have you ever wanted to learn
more about the Arvada Police Department or wanted to get an inside look at policing? You can do so by attending the Arvada Police Department’s Spring Citizen’s Police Academy. The academy meets on 12 consecutive Wednesdays between March 6 and May 15. Classes are in classrooms and field settings, and
give participants insight into many aspects of police work. Visit www.arvadapd.org to complete an application. A criminal background investigation will be done on each applicant. The academy is offered twice a year, and class size is limited. Call 720-898-6660.
WEDNESDAY/MARCH 6-27 PRESCHOOL FUN Jody Weiland teaches about a different kind of animal from 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays from March 6-27 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. This four-week session includes fox, ants, raccoons and coyotes. Enjoy a glimpse into their wonderful worlds, using books, stories, crafts, and games. Program for ages 3-6 years. Sign up early; call 720-898-7405 or visit www.arvada.org/nature to register and for information on costs. THURSDAY/MARCH 7 MULTIMEDIA PERFORMANCE Marta Burton and Sheldon Sands present “Unbounded: Breaking the Chains of Modern Day Slavery,” a multimedia performance that draws upon the music, historical narratives and images of Jewish and African-American experiences of oppression and slavery to raise awareness of those enslaved globally today. The concert will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver. Tickets are available at http://www.mizelmuseum.org. For information contact Deanne Kapnik at dkapnik@mizelmuseum.org or 303-749-5019. CHILI COOK-OFF The Golden High School PTA plans its first chili cook-off to raise money for after-prom, senior scholarships and classroom grants. The event is from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7. Support the school by showcasing your chili or buying a ticket to help judge. Tickets include a bowl, spoon and bottle of water, and are available in advance or at the door. The evening also will feature a silent auction, raffle and bake sale. Visit http://goldendemonspta.org/chili-cook-off/ for more information and to register.
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Wolff quitting Goodwill
After nearly three years as president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Denver, Jesse Wolff has announced he is resigning. During his tenure, Wolff has made a significant impact growing the venerable nonprofit’s mission, building the brand, investing in its employees and facilities and transforming the culture of the organization. Since Wolff was hired in 2010, Goodwill’s revenues have nearly doubled and community donations have increased significantly. Also under Wolff’s leadership, Goodwill has created nearly 500 new jobs in Denver and northern Colorado, and the company is now among the 60 largest private employers in the state with nearly 1,400 employees. Also over the last three years, Goodwill has opened 15 new retail stores, Outlet Worlds and donation centers — contributing millions in economic impact to the state. “This was not an easy decision to make,” Wolff said. “In my time at Goodwill, thanks to the hard work of so many talented, hard-working employees across the company we’ve accomplished so much — we’ve increased revenues by more than 40 percent, we’ve increased the reach of our mission programs tremendously and we added 500 new jobs, just to name a few.
The transformation of Goodwill that I envisioned has become a reality and I feel like I’m leaving Goodwill in a really good place. “The decision of who will replace me will ultimately be made by Goodwill’s Board of Directors led by Carrie Mesch. I feel we have one of the strongest boards a nonprofit could ask for, so I am confident they will find someone who will continue to lead Goodwill on its path of increased mission impact, retail growth and employee investment.” Upon Wolff’s departure, for which a date has not yet been set, David Brunick, Goodwill’s vice president of human resources, will act as interim CEO.
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5280, Denver’s “Mile High magazine” is looking for a restaurant critic who can “build upon the success for their established food coverage.” If you think you’re the ideal candidate, email a brief cover letter, resume, three clips, and a sample restaurant review to diningteam@5280. com. No phone calls! 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 penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
COMING SOON/MARCH 8 THEATER PRODUCTION Lakewood Cultural Center presents Aquila Theatre Company in Edmond Rostand’s “Cyrano de Bergerac” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8. Tickets on sale now at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, 303-987-7845 or at the box office, 470 S. Allison Parkway.
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COMING SOON/MARCH 8-9 ORCHESTRA CONCERT Augustana Arts presents Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra performing “The Matter of Music: Wood,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Colorado Christian University Music Center, 9200 W. Ellsworth, Lakewood; and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Call 303-388-4962 or visit www. augustanaarts.org for tickets and information. COMING SOON/MARCH 8-17 PLAYHOUSE PERFORMANCE Festival Playhouse and 11 Minute Theatre Company present “Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner,” by Pat Cook. What do you do when you have three geriatric sisters as patients and all they want to do is sit at home and talk to one another – all at the same time? You move another person in with them. At least, that is what Doc Lomax does when he has a new nurse needing a place to live. Performances are at the Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-422-4090 or visit www.festivalplayhouse.com. COMING SOON/MARCH 9 CHANNELING DEMYSTIFIED Eclectic Horizons presents a
program in which you will learn the different types of channeling, how to communicate with a spirit and the components of true channeling. The class is from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at The Cloisters in Lakewood. Call 720-248-8396 for information on costs; register at bit.ly/AspenEvents.
JAZZ CONCERT The Arc presents “Swing, Swing, Swing!” with Dez Rubano & Friends. The jazz swing concert to benefit The Arc is at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets available by calling 303-987-7845; online at http://bit.ly/14Gi6sk or www.arcjc. org; or at the box office. Free parking. MOVIE SHOWING The movie “Living for 32” will be the March
Movies that Matter at Living Light of Peace, 5927 Miller Street, Arvada, at 7pm on Saturday, March 9. This is the inspirational story of Colin Goddard, a survivor of the tragic gun shooting massacre which occurred on the Virginia Tech campus, April 16, 2007. Discussion and updates on the gun violence issues to follow after movie. All are welcome. Free.
COMING SOON/MARCH 9-10 GARDENING CLASSES Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison
St. in Arvada, offers early spring classes for gardeners. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www.echters.com. Admission is free and no registration is required, unless otherwise noted. Schedule for March 9-10:
SATURDAY, MARCH 9: “Growing Plants from Seed,” 9:30-
10:30 a.m. Do it yourself, save money, have fun. Instructor is Ryan Schmitt, Botanical Interests. “Spring Bulbs,” from 1-2 p.m. Color the summer garden with bulbs. Instructor is Todd McNulty, Van Bloem.
SUNDAY, MARCH 10: “Vegetable Gardening 101,” from 11
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you want to begin gardening, this class is for you. Get started now, the right way. Instructor is Chris Doolittle. “Pruning Trees & Shrubs,” from 2-3:30 p.m. Learn the basics of what to prune, when to do the job and how to prune properly and avoid common mistakes that can lead to problems later. Instructors are Quinn Farrington & Gay Bechir. Coming Soon continues on Page 20
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On the round-about at South Golden Rd. and West 16th Ave. Sunday Praise & Worship................. ......9:00 am Fellowship Time .....................................10:00 am Church School ................................ .......10:30 am
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COMING SOON/MARCH 11, APRIL 1, MAY 14, JUNE 4 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. COMING SOON/MARCH 12 COLORADO PREDATORS Sharp teeth, sharp vision and keen hunting skills make people take pause when they come across Colorado predators. Join local naturalists Tabbi Kinion from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Kristen Libberton to learn more about the fascinating lifestyles of bears, lions, coyotes
and other local wildlife. We’ll talk biology, play games and do activities to find out what it feels like to be the predator and their prey. Call ahead to register; 720-898-7405. The program is from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Visit www.arvada.org/ nature.
historic proclamation did and did not do. It will examine its impact, both immediate and longer term, from the perspective of slaves, slave owners, Northerners, Southerners, and the country as a whole. This free program will take place at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. RSVP at 303742-4800.
WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Denver West Women’s Connection
COMING SOON/MARCH 14
will have a Spring is on the Way luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-985-2458 for reservations.
NORTH KOREA Join Active Minds from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, for a discussion of the history of North Korea and the development of the North Korean nuclear program. This free event is sponsored by Western Hills Health Care Center and will take place at First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION Join Active Minds from
2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, as it explores what this
SPELLING BEE Compete with other spelling whizzes in the
60+ Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Arvada Press, Brookdale Senior Living’s Arvada Sterling House and Arvada Meridian, and Prime Time for Seniors Newspaper. Prizes and refreshments included. This is a free event, but both contestants and spectators must register by March 2. Contestants must be 60 and over. Sign up soon; space is limited. The spelling bee is from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.
AAUW MEETING March is Women’s History Month. Join Lakewood AAUW at its March branch meeting to hear author and speaker Preethia Burkholder in a presentation of her book
titled “17 Women Who Shook the World.” Come and learn the winning traits of Eleanor Roosevelt, Wilma Randolf, Mother Theresa, and more. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Holy Sheppard Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood. Questions: call Deanna Hanna at 303-981-6675.
COMING SOON/MARCH 14 SCARS PRODUCTION Red Rocks Community College theater arts and dance department presents “Scars: Breaking the Cycle,” beginning March 14 at Red Rocks Community College. The show runs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturdays through March 23. The production is based on real-life experiences of Red Rocks Community College Gateway students. After a two-week performance run at Red Rocks Community College, “Scars: Breaking the Cycle” will tour the Denver Metro area and be presented with community partners: D.L. Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center (March 29), Curious Theatre (April 2), Westside Live! Presents and the Jefferson Unitarian Church (April 19). For information and reservations, contact Leonard Madrid at 303-914-6458 or leonard.madrid@rrcc.edu.
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March 26, 2013 - Amendment 64
What does it mean for me and my business? 11:00am-1:00pm, Holiday Inn Lakewood Come hear panelists Senator Cheri Jahn, David Blake, Deputy Attorney General for Legal Policy and Government Affairs, and Tamara Ward, President of Colorado Concern discuss how the legalization of marijuana will affect our business environment.
April 23, 2013 - W Rail
Are you onboard for the light rail in Jeffco? 7:00am-9:00am, Sheraton Hotel The new west light rail line opens on April 26, 2013 and extends from Denver through Lakewood to Golden. Find out about hidden opportunities the presence of the light rail in your neighborhood may offer. Speakers TBA.
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Business 2 Business Leads Group Inaugural Meeting 8:00am-9:00am Wystone’s World Teas 7323 W Alaska Dr Lakewood, CO 8022
March 7, 2013
Business After Hours 5:00pm- 7:00pm Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S Allison Pkwy Lakewood, CO 80226
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March 22, 2013
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Number of place w i n n e r s out of 10 entrants the Pomona wrestling team had at last weekend’s state tournament. The Panthers won one individual championship, Archie Colgan at 160 pounds, to go along with the team title.
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Bear Creek’s P.T. Garcia, left, has a single leg on Denver East’s Devon Zavala in the Class 5A 132 pound championship match. Photo by Alan Yamamoto
P.T. cruises to back-to-back 5A state championships Garcia, Phillips both place in state tournamentfor Bears By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com DENVER - It was two long years ago but Bear Creek’s P.T. Garcia still hasn’t forgotten. In 2011, as a freshman, Garcia finished as a state champion runner up, a feat for any wrestler, let alone a freshman. But Garcia was not only disappointed with his second place finish he was devastated, as he envisioned himself as a four-time state champion. However, perhaps his shortfall in 2011 is what Garcia needed to fuel his fire and put him over the top, which he did again earning him a second straight 5A state championship Saturday at the Colorado Wrestling State Champions at the Pepsi Center. “After my loss in 2011 it just totally devastated me. I never wanted to fell like that again,” said Garcia, now a junior. “That feeling was the lowest of my life, the worst I ever felt. Knowing that could happen
P.T. Garcia celebrates his first place win Feb. 23 in the 132-pound weight class. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen again just keeps making me work harder.” Garcia, perhaps the state’s best poundfor-pound wrestler, won a 10-5 decision over Denver East’s Devon Zavala at 132 pounds in a match that was never in doubt. “Last year I won it and it felt so good. I wanted to feel it again,” Garcia said.
Garcia won a state championship at 120 pounds in 2012. And while Garcia is starting to become well-known not only regionally but nationally because of his outstanding skill, off of the mat he is equally as good of a person. “We all know how god of a wrestler he is but if you can believe it he is an even better person. He is a cut above,” Bear Creek coach Steve Burdick said. The Bears other state qualifier senior Corky Philips also had a solid showing at the state tournament. After an early exit in last year’s tournament Phillips immediately went to work for his senior campaign. And his hard work paid off with his six place finish on Saturday. Phillips lost a 4-1 decision to Coronado’s Sam Smith, but still proved himself as one of the best big-man wrestlers in Jeffco. “I am disappointed with the loss but happy with the way I ended my career at Bear Creek. I know I left it all out there and gave 100 percent,” Phillips said. Garcia and Phillips efforts over the weekend earned Bear Creek a 21st overall team finish with 31.5 points. But while Phillips’ fine career is over, Garcia is back for one more year. Already on the radar of every major collegiate wrestling program, he is leaning towards Boise State.
D’Evelyn Ladys top seed, Lakewood No. 5 in 5A Jeffco teams ready to make noise in state tournament By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com LAKEWOOD - D’Evelyn earned a top seed and a bye in the 4A bracket of the Colorado High School State Basketball Tournament starting this Wednesday. The Jaguars (22-1, 14-0) will face the winner of Glenwood Springs and Harrison Friday night. Also representing 4A Jeffco in the state tournament is No. 6 Green Mountain (14-9, 9-5), who will host Steamboat Springs Tuesday at 7 p.m. (results not available before print). No. 8 Golden (12-11, 9-5) will host Roosevelt Tues at 7:30 p.m. The Demons won five
of their final six games to qualify for the tournament. In the 5A bracket No. 3 Ralston Valley (212, 16-0) has earned a bye after their strong regular season. They will await the winning of Fairview and Littleton. No. 5 Lakewood (19-4, 14-2) may have been shortchanged with their seed and draw. The Tiger have been as good as team in 5A this season and they are looking t0 prove that when they host Westminster Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. No. 11 Arvada West (6-17, 5-11) will travel to Castle View High School for a showdown Tuesday at 7 p.m. No. 11 Pomona (9-14, 4-12) will go on the road to Monarch High School Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. And finally in 3A hoops Faith Christian (7-12, 2-7) will play at Holy Cross in Metro League Districts Monday at 7 p.m.
Number of local teams that received a firstround bye in the 4A and 5A basketball tournaments. Ralston Valley girls received a No. 3 seed and a ticket to the second round in 5A while D’Evelyn boys and girls both earned a No. 1 seed in 4A.
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“It feels awesome. It is such a special feeling.” Pomona wrestling coach Sam Federico on winning state D’Evelyn’s Malia Shappell pulls the ball in as Golden’s Maddie Murphy tries to strip the ball away Friday Jan. 11 at D’Evelyn High School. Photo by Andy Carpenean
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Cisneros earns Jefferson’s first state championship By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com DENVER - In the very proud 58 year history of Jefferson High School they have never had a state champion wrestler. That changed after senior Aaron Cisneros made history, winning a Class 3A state championship at 126 pounds Saturday at the Colorado Wrestling State Tournament at the Pepsi Center. Cisneros, along with senior Jesse Lucero, combined to give the Saints their best ever team showing at the state tournament, finishing with 55.5 team points good for 11th overall. “This is a long time coming,” Jefferson coach Oscar Fonseca said. “This is a very special moment for not only Aaron and Jesse, but for the entire athletic program at Jefferson.” Cisneros, recognized as one of the best smaller wrestlers in all of 3A, lived up to his hype and delivered in dominant fashion. Cisneros defeated Holy Family’s Joseph Prieto 18-1 by technical fall in a match that was never close. “I have known we haven’t had a state champion the entire time I have been at Jefferson but I didn’t take that as pressure,” Cisneros said. “Instead I used it as motivation.” The senior was stoic last week after winning regionals, saying that he still had work to do to meet his end goal of a gold medal finish. But after his epic win Saturday night the emotional Cisneros jumped into his coach’s arms in disbelief. “It’s such an unbelievable feeling, I can’t even describe it. One of my coaches told me not to think about championships, or even winning matches, but just think about scoring points. And that’s what I did,” Cisneros said. Cisneros, who finished his season 49-2, has already accepted a scholarship to wrestle at the University of Northern Colorado next year. Also helping make Saints’ history was Lucero, who took third place at 285 pounds. The senior recovered from an early tournament loss and went on to pin La Junta’s Hayden Bickle in a match where Lucero manhandled his opponent. “Once I knew a state championship was out of reach I was forced to change up my goals a bit,” Lucero said. “But I stayed focused and although it wasn’t exactly what I wanted to do I am still happy with taking third.” Lucero, 41-7 on the season, started wrestling two years ago and is planning on wrestling collegiately. Besides Jefferson’s pair of seniors the Saints qualified five others for the state tournament after a strong regional showing. Fonseca and his staff of assistant coaches who are all alums have built a program over the past six years that now rivals any in 3A wrestling. “We have had a really good year, but we have also been building up to this. Kids are coming out for wrestling, they are committed, and this is just an end result of a lot of hard work,” Fonseca said.
Jefferson’s Jesse Lucero celebrates his third-place win during the Colorado Wrestling State Championships in Denver Feb. 23. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen
Jefferson’s Aaron Cisneros is in control of his Class 3A 126-pound state championship match with Holy Family’s Joseph Prieto. Cisneros won 18-1 by technical fall to earn the school’s first state title. Photo by Alan Yamamoto
‘It’s such an unbelievable feeling, I can’t even describe it.’ Senior Aaron Cisneros, 3A 126-pound State Champion
D’Evelyn top seed in 4A, Ralston Valley No. 5 in 5A Several quality Jeffco teams on display at state tournament By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com LAKEWOOD - As usual Jefferson Country will be represented well in the upcoming Colorado High School Basketball State Tournament starting this week. Top-seeded D’Evelyn (21-1, 14-0) rolls into the tournament as the expected favorite in 4A after their outstanding season. For all of their hard work they will have a bye and will wait for the winner of Eagle Valley and Erie. Also representing Jeffco in the 4A bracket is No. 9 Green Mountain (12-11, 7-7) who will travel to Falcon High School for their first round meeting on Wednesday at 6 p.m. (results of Wednesday tournament games not available before print).
However, after Golden’s (15-8, 10-4) very strong second half of the season where they won 11 of their last 15 games, the Demons earned a No. 6 seed and will host Steamboat Springs Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Finally in the 4A bracket is No. 12 Wheat Ridge (8-15, 7-7), who qualified for the tournament after a strong second half of their season. The Farmers will travel to Palisade for a meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. In the 5A boy’s bracket No. 5 Ralston Valley (15-8, 11-5) hosts Smoky Hill Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Mustangs have won 11 of their past 14 games. No. 7 Lakewood (13-10, 10-6) is looking to make a run in the tournament when they host Poudre Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Finally, No. 10 Arvada West (13-10, 8-8) is embracing the role of underdog and will travel to Montbello for their opening game Wednesday at 7 p.m. In 3A Jefferson (14-7, 7-5) looks to extend their season against The Pinnacle in the Frontier League District Tournament Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Jefferson High School.
D’Evelyn’s Luke Stratman scores a basket against Noah Brookman of Wheat Ridge during the regular season. Photo by Andy Carpenean
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Lakewood High wrestling coach Daren Stennes embraces wrestler Joey Garcia while celebrating Garcia’s victory over Fountain Fort Carson’s Tracy Hancock for third place in a 195-pound match.
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Lakewood’s Joey Garcia, left, celebrates his 195-pound victory over Fountain Fort Carson’s Tracy Hancock for third place during the 2013 CHSAA State Championships at the Pepsi Center Saturday. Photos by Andy Carpenean
Lakewood sends pair to third place matches Garcia delivers in one of the tournaments most dramatic matches By By: Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com DENVER - Four years ago Joey Garcia never thought about wrestling, he had never even tried it. The Lakewood senior always saw himself as a football player. That was until one day when while horsing around with some buddies after football practice, who were wrestlers, Garcia realized that he was a natural. Four years later, Garcia wrapped up his outstanding wrestling career with a third place finish at 195 pounds at the Colorado
Wrestling State Championships Saturday at the Pepsi Center. Garcia defeated Fountain’s Tray Hancock 4-2 in sudden death overtime with a double leg takedown, in what was one of the most exciting matches of the entire tournament. “I just told myself to wrestle smart, don’t give up any easy points and whoever makes the fewest mistakes will win the match,” Garcia said. It took overtime but an emotional Garcia beat Hancock in a match between two very evenly paired competitors with a history together. After the victory, Garcia, in a look of disbelief, looked for his family and friends in the crowd to share in his celebration. “Winning the consolation round isn’t what I wanted but going out my senior year like this is a true blessing. It just feels
so good right now,” Garcia said. Part of the reason why Garcia was shocked what he won the brutal match was not only because he was physically and emotionally drained, it was also because he had lost to Hancock in the finals of regionals just one week before. “We knew and he knew it was going to be a tough (finals) match. But we had been talking about finishing matches out strong and going the full six minutes. This time it took a little more than six minutes but Joey definitely finished,” Lakewood assistant coach Lou Busnardo said. Garcia still did have an excellent football career, to go along with his now excellent wrestling career. But the kid who always wanted to be a football player might now grow up to be a collegiate wrestler as he is considering wrestling at Adams State.
Lakewood had another outstanding run in the tournament but it was cut short because of an unfortunate injury. Junior Nick Deburyn was forced to forfeit his third place match at 220 pounds to Ralston Valley’s Jakob Buys because he tore a pectoral muscle in a previous match. Still, Deburyn’s run to the third place match was impressive. And the junior is excepted to be one of the favorites at 220 next season. “We knew we had six tough wrestlers that we sent to this tournament and although the finishes were all different, including Nick’s unfortunate injury, our kids came out and performed and we are very proud of them,” Busnardo said. As a team Lakewood finished as the 13th best team in 5A after accumulating 41 points over the weekend, just nine points shy of finishing in the top ten.
Pomona rallies to capture 5A team championship Panthers’ Colgan crowned as 160-pound champion By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com DENVER - It didn’t quite come the way they envisioned but the Pomona Panthers are the best team in 5A wrestling. The Panthers used a team score of 125 points to capture the team title at the Colorado Wrestling State Champions at the Pepsi Center. Initially, it looked as though Pomona gave away the team championship after eight of their 10 state qualifiers were defeated in the first two rounds. But the Panthers rallied behind senior Archie Colgan’s state title at 160 pounds, and senior Austin Marvel’s second place finish at 138 pounds, as well as five other top six finishers. “This is a culmination of a lot of hard work not only this season but over the last couple years of us just falling short,” Pomona coach Sam Federico said. “It feels awesome. It is such a special feeling.” Some thought perhaps the Panthers were disappointed after just two of their wrestlers made it to the finals on Saturday night. But
none of those people were Panthers. “I am so proud of the way our guys rallied and fought. When things didn’t go the way we planned we could have got discouraged and gone the other way, instead we stuck together and we kept fighting and we got it done,” Federico said. Colgan, Pomona’s lone individual champion, was a juggernaut throughout the entire tournament and was not going to be denied. After settling for third last year Colgan said he wasn’t going to let anyone stand in his way of a state championship. Colgan won a 7-6 decision over Fossil Ridge’s Austin Lindsay. “I can’t describe the way it feels to be a state champion,” Colgan said. “It’s my senior year; I knew I had to go out as a champion.” Marvel was forced to settle for runner up after his 10-0 loss to Pine Creek’s Geordan Martinez. Marvel was struck in the nose early in the match and, although the match was stopped several times to stop the bleeding of what could be a broken nose, he could never recover to beat Martinez. “I got hit in the face and hurt my nose but it is no excuse, I am definitely not going to use that as an excuse. He is a good wrestler and he beat today,” Marvel said. Although the Panthers are disappoint-
Pomona senior Archie Colgan is congratulated by teammates and friends Feb. 23 after winning first place in his weight class at the Colorado Wrestling State Championships. Pomona won the team competition with 125 points. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen ed they didn’t have a couple more of their wrestlers competing Saturday night for first place or second place, as team Pomona had enough wrestlers place that it put them over the top for their first team title in 12 years. Pomona produced seven different top six finishers including defending state champion senior Raymond Robledo who finished third at 132 pounds. Junior Joshua Rosales also took third for the Panthers at 120 pounds, freshman To-
mas Gutierrez (106) and sophomore Travis Torres (113) both took fourth, and senior Lukas Vagher took sixth at 126 pounds. In addition, coach Federico was awarded the 5A Coach of the Year after Pomona’s outstanding season as a team. “It’s an honor but it’s not my award it is my teams. We have not only great wrestlers but great kids and that is why we have been able to have so much success,” Federico said.
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Who chooses Colorado’s judges? How are they evaluated or disciplined when necessary? The Jefferson County League of Women Voters is hosting a public educational program on these issues and others from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 13. The nonpartisan educational program will be held at the Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 11500 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. The program is one of an award-winning series created by the Colorado Judicial Institute and the Colorado Bar Association. Mark C. Pautler, Senior Chief Deputy District Attorney for Jefferson and Gilpin Counties, will be the presenter. It is free and open to the public. Questions about this program can be directed to Lynne at 303-985-5128.
Construction work in Crown Hill Park has been put on hold, pending the results of more community input. Community opposition has risen in recent weeks, as the county began work to replace, or remove many of the park’s facilities. Jefferson County Open Space will host a community meeting from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 11, in Prospect Hall at the Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 80033. Jeffco Open Space is also conducting an online survey. Interested parties may register to take the Crown Hill Park Survey by sending an e-mail to crownhill@ jeffco.us no later than 5 p.m. Monday, March 18. A review of the Crown Hill Park
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