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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 29, Issue 36

Owner drawn to caregiving as child New in-home care company opens in Wheat Ridge By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Though FirstLight HomeCare opened in Wheat Ridge just last November, it could be said owner Amanda Koch has been planning it since she was a little girl. “My passion goes back to my childhood,” Koch said. “When I was very young we lived with my grandparents because my grandmother contracted giambre, which is a couple stages pass the flu, and it paralyzed her from the neck down for nine months, so we lived with them so my mom could help my grandpa when she was in the hospital.” Koch said she remembers playing on the physical therapy balls and how nice the physical therapist was when her grandma went to therapy. Koch graduated from college with a degree in math, but soon realized her passion wasn’t numbers, but working with people. “I decided I needed to talk to people because numbers didn’t talk back to me,” she said. “I went into being a caregiver after college and just fell in love with it. I loved what I was doing, but I felt a need to touch more lives than just one client at a time, so that is what led us to owning this sort of business — the passion for caring for the elderly.” FirstLight HomeCare is a home care franchise based in Ohio founded by a team of care professionals with a combined 80 years of experience. FirstLight provides services to all adults, from expectant and new mothers to disabled adults and the elderly, Koch said. Services include any in-home care that is not medical — like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, transportation, laundry, showers and medicine reminders. “We want to be the leader in quality homecare in the greater Denver area,” Koch said. Amanda and her husband Chris Koch received their state license in November and are still hiring staff. “I hire based on heart, not just ability,” she said. “When I was getting into caregiving, they kept asking me how much experi-

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Trails get $2 million Big money for Rocky Mountain Greenway By Glenn Wallace

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Della Blan, a resident in assisted living at The Gardens of St. Elizabeth, left, and Amanda Koch of FirstLight HomeCare share a visit. Photo by Andy Carpenean ence I had and I didn’t have any, but I really wanted to do it. We have very qualified girls on staff who will assist training someone who wants to learn. If this is something you’re passionate about, we would definitely be willing to talk to them and see if it’s something that would be a good fit, but a CNA is always optimal.” FirstLight Wheat Ridge is already servicing about 10 clients, including Della Blan. Blan’s daughter Alice Choury hired FirstLight to help her mother, who has dementia and Parkinson’s, take a shower, get dressed, remind her to take her medicine and other tasks. “My mom thinks the world of Amanda and her caregiver,” said Choury, whose mother has been a client of FirstLight since November. “It’s all about making her happy and feel safe and secure.” Choury also said she appreciates that FirstLight is able to help her mother maintain her feel safe while maintaining her independence and still be able to live on her own. “I think it’s important for most people to remain independent,” Koch said. “You’re happier when you’re independent. You’re happy when you have your home. You have all those memories of kids and grandkids and family and functions, things that happen.”

Clients’ family members are also able to log on to the client’s website portal and see all of the services provided to the client per day after the caregiver checks in to provide peace of mind that their loved one is being properly cared for. Pricing for FirstLight services is determined on a client-per-client basis. If someone is interested in their services, Koch goes to the potential client’s home to evaluate their needs and the environment. “After figuring out what their needs are, I determine how much time it will take and relay that to the family and we talk about how much is necessary and wanted,” she said. Choury said she would recommend FirstLight to everyone. “They’re awesome,” Choury said. “They’re great. I’ll call my mom after they leave and she’ll say ‘Amanda is such a doll.’ I just have nothing but praise. They help reassure my sister and I that mom is safe.” For more information about FirstLight, visit wwww.FirstLightHomeCare.com. To set up an in-home assessment, call Koch at 303-953-9575. The FirstLight HomeCare office is located at 3000 Youngfield St. Ste. 163 in Wheat Ridge.

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.

Annual hockey day brings together friends for fun competition Adapted teams gather for fun, competition By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com Bryan 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 com-

petition 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

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got four games going at once,” he said. “We really want to make sure we’re giving everyone playing time and making 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 important days like these are for both the kids and the families,” she said. “It’s great to hear the band, and see Adapted continues on Page 3

Paul Slevin of Wheat Ridge Middle School hits a ball during Jeffco Adapted Athletics hockey tournament at Alameda High School Wednesday, Feb. 20. Photo by Andy Carpenean

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Resolution is brief break from brawling 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 “hayhauling” 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 co-sponsored the resolution that honored mem-

bers 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 com-

Residents of unincorporated Jefferson County may soon have the opportunity to keep chickens and bees in their backyards. Due to popular demand, Jeffco Planning & Zoning staff is proposing a change to the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution that would allow a limited number of chickens and bees in some residential zones. A Planning Commission public hearing will be held at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in Hearing Room 1, at the county administration building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, in Golden. The proposed changes would expand chicken and beekeep-

ing allowances to include single family detached and duplex lots through a miscellaneous permit. A draft of the changes can be found from the main Planning & Zoning page, www.jeffco. us/planning, under the “Zoning Resolution Revisions” announcement. For more information, please contact Heather Gutherless at 303-271-8716 and hgutherl@ jeffco.us; or Nina Ruiz at 303-2718732 and nruiz@jeffco.us.

Crown Hill work on hold

Construction work in Crown Hill Park has been put on hold, pending the results of more community input. Community opposition has ris-

Tweet of the week From Rep. Polly Lawrence, R-Littleton: “Been around horse**** all week, I needed some gun powder to balance it out.” Lawrence posted a picture with her tweet that showed her holding a gun on what looks to be a shooting range. Now, the question is: Was she literally referring to being around manure all week, or was she opining on some of the stuff being said during debates of the gun bills? I’ll just leave that one up to your imagination. Vic Vela is the legislative reporter for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@ourcoloradonews.com. Follow his legislative updates and stories on Twitter: @vicvela1

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ment, 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 are playing politics with his unfortunate comment, as Colorado Community Media reported in a previous story. I recently took part in an interview about the Salazar controversy with Colorado Public Radio’s Bente Birkeland, and the Denver Post’s Lynn Bartels. You can find that conversation at www.kunc.org/ post/capitol-conversation-rape-commententers-colorado-gun-debate.

en 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 Project can be found on the Open Space website, www.co.jefferson. co.us/openspace.

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Nate Powell, Mikki LeVett, Susan Franklin and Danielle Reeves conduct the keynote discussion at the Power of Partnership Conference on Feb. 21. Photo by Glenn Wallace

Churches and county find ways to partner By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com 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. “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

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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 com-

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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

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Stage 6 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge returns to town 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

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

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

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Jeffco’s ACT scores beat state average By Cassie Monroe

cmonroe@ourcoloradonews.com 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

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

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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Glenn Wallace, Linda Detroy and Darin Moriki won second place in the Best Sustained Coverage category for Pro Challenge bike race coverage. pany comprises 22 newspapers, including the Wheat Ridge Transcript, 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 Best Agriculture Story for a story headlined “Drought hikes up hay prices,” and second place in the Best Health Enterprise Story for a story headlined “Pertussis outbreak spurs action, concern.”

Cities target stormwater backup, point source pollution By Darin Moriki darinm@ourcoloradonews.com

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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

of other stuff.” Through the years since, Bowman said, the stormwater system has become cleaner and easier to maintain. While many cities have recognized the importance of other essential city services, he said,

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“Unquenchable Thirst - Water Series,” a series that spanned more than six months, won first place the Best Series category. Lindsay Lovato won first place in Best Feature Page Design for the page above that appeared in the series. Glenn Wallace, Linda Detroy and Darin Moriki won second place in the Best Sustained Coverage category for Pro Challenge bike race coverage. Judge’s comment: Interesting look at bike race from many different aspects - art to nutrition. Sara Van Cleve won second place in the Best Deadline News Reporting category for “Rancher loses cattle to dog attacks.” Judge’s comment: Good story telling. She won second place in the Best Health Feature Story category for a story headlines “Engineer brings Gluten Free Things.” Judge’s comments: Great headline! Creative story that is well-written. Van Cleve won second place in the Best Education Story category for “Camp fosters talent, growth.” Van Cleve won second place in the Best Health Enterprise for “Caregiver bridges challenges.” And she won third place in the Best Agriculture Story category for “City Council welcomes more chickens, turkeys in city.” Andy Rickard won first for Jeffco Classifieds in the Best Classified Pages or Section category. Judge’s comments: Great layout. Nice use of photo to draw your

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Mr. & Mrs. Jay Byerly of Golden, CO are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Holli Byerly to Conrad Eskelinen, son of Bill and Joan Eskelinen of Walled Lake, Michigan. Both reside in Key Largo, FL where Holli is employed by Dolphin’s Plus and Conrad is CEO and Marketing Director of his film production and visual design company. A late fall wedding is being planned.

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Immigrant tuition bill advances Handful of Republicans help measure pass Senate By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Undocumented immigrant children are part of the “melting pot” of our society, and they should have “the same opportunities as other kids do.” And that’s Republicans talking. A bill that would allow undocumented students in Colorado to pay in-state tuition rates at colleges and universities passed the Senate on Feb. 25, with three Republicans joining all 20 Democrats in voting yes on Senate Bill 33. The bill, which has been dubbed ASSET — Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow — would apply to all students, so long as they have graduated from high school and have attended a Colorado school for at least three years. “There are some pretty great kids out there who could benefit if we pass this,” said Sen. Greg Brophy, R-Wray, during a Senate floor debate in the days leading up to the final vote.

Joining Brophy in voting for the bill were fellow Republican Senators Owen Hill of Colorado Springs and Larry Crowder of Alamosa. Any issue involving illegal immigration has been a dicey one for Republicans in recent years. On one hand, the number of Hispanic voters only continues to grow — and they overwhelmingly support Democrats. At the same time, Republican lawmakers face pressure from the right wing of their party to oppose any efforts that it sees as being akin to softening on issues surrounding illegal immigration. “(Republicans) who vote for this bill are risking everything, politically,” Brophy said. “It takes a lot of courage to vote for this bill.” Crowder said that it’s wrong to expect undocumented immigrant students to forgo life goals and “flip burgers.” “We just look at it differently down there,” he said of his Senate District 35. “I’m of the opinion that this is a very conservative idea.” Crowder also reminded his Senate colleagues that the country needs more workers to pay into Social Security, and that can be helped by cre-

ating an environment where more people have opportunities to gain an education and earn better salaries to pay into the system. Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton — who voted against a similar bill in 2009 — agreed with Crowder, as she voiced her support of the legislation this time around. “We are going to have a huge shortage of workforce for our businesses,” she said. This is an emotional issue for many Democrats, and that was on display during the floor debate leading up to the final vote. Sen. Angela Giron, R-Pueblo, a bill co-sponsor, spoke through tears as she said how “this legislation changed my life,” and how she decided to run for office because of it. Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster, who is a former teacher, recalled how “emotionally crushing” it was to see some of her students lose hope of ever being able to attend college. “They get this subtle message that they are not valued,” she said. The bill ended up passing the Senate on a 23-12 vote. ASSET now heads to the House of Representatives.

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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 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 high-pressure 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.

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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 be crushing students 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 everybody-play-nice, work-as-a-cooperative-team, bully-proof, not-keepingscore, not-giving-ribbons-on-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. What happens next week when Caleb has to sit still 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 about 40 percent of college enrollees; a typical 11th-grade boy writes at the same level as an eighthgrade girl; and the old advantages boys had in math and science have all but disappeared. He concludes that schools need more (wait for it) diversity: Schools need to allow for both cooperation and competition, both calm and rambunctiousness, both learning to share and learning to win and lose. Both Hamlet and Prince Henry. As a 21-year teacher, I still believe in the mission of public schools. But now that there are so many educational choices, families of bold, outgoing, bounce-off-the-wall boys (and girls) have enough viable alternatives that they 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.

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Flight for Life has a new Colorado license plate design to support the organization and help keep it flying. lThe plate requires a minimum ofile $25 donation to Flight for Life, in e addition to a $50 fee vehicle regisayoff tration offices charge for all group ific special plates. “It’s a pretty simple design, with Cup. orange and the mountains and s the Flight for Life logo,” said Kathy e t’s

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Mayer, director for Flight for Life Colorado. “But we think it’s really distinctive.” More than 50 plates have been sold since they became available Jan. 3, according to the organization. Flight For Life, was started as the first civilian, hospital-based air ambulance program in 1972 with only one helicopter. It has expanded to six bases in the state, five helicopters, three fixed-wing planes and Critical Care Transport ambulances. Its reach extends to nine states. Mayer said the organization initially thought of the tags simply as a way to raise awareness about Flight’s work, but then found out it

could raise money as well. “There is a whole process you have to go through, including getting 3,000 signatures in support of the plates, then we had to submit the design for approval,” Mayer said. From idea to reality took three years, she said. Gretchen Guerra, development officer for the St. Anthony Health Foundation, helped Flight for Life as it worked through the system, and now helps people gain access to the plates. Buyers must donate at least $25 to Flight for Life, and can do so at www.stanthonyhealthfoundation. org, by check in the mail or at the hospital, according to Guerra. The person will then receive a certifi-

cate to take to the DMV. There are more than 20 special group license plates in the state, including state parks, support the horse and 10th mountain division. “We really want to encourage people to call the DMV office they’re going to and make sure they have the plates in stock,” she said. Mayer said that seeing the plates on cars has been great and the organization hopes to see more soon. “It’s really rewarding — we’ve worked a long time, and then to actually hold one in my hand has been really exciting,” she said. For more information, visit www.stanthonyhealthfoundation. org or www.flightforlifecolorado. org.

Health-care reform suffers pre-existing condition You don’t get to be my age without a pre-existing condition. Fortunately, in my case, I’m not battling a chronic disease. I simply have the misfortune of having seen a doctor before my COBRA coverage from the Peace Corps ran out. Why a misfortune? Because, according to 2010 census figures, I am one of 196 million Americans with private health insurance — nearly 65 percent of our population. And such private insurance health plans are not cheap, often several hundred dollars a month, even with obscenely high deductibles, for, ahem, middle-aged individuals. But because bad things do happen, and even small accidents can cost big bucks, my monthly insurance premiums are a financial priority. For example, the simple combination of a screaming tea kettle, a ringing phone and a lope up the stairs two at a time resulted in a spiral fracture of my fifth metatarsal. In other words, I broke my foot. Eight weeks and two casts later,

my only option was a surgically implanted plate and six screws to hold everything together. By the time all that was left is a neat little scar, the overall cost for a twosecond misstep was more than $30,000, most of which was offset by the great employer-sponsored insurance I carried at the time. Please don’t misunderstand me — I still have insurance now. But I mostly pay office visits and prescriptions out of pocket because of the coverage I’m able to purchase as an individual. My monthly premium is insurance in the truest sense of the word: financial protection against significant loss or harm. In our state, CoverColorado

is one health insurance option for individuals with pre-existing conditions or those who have exhausted their COBRA benefits, as I did. Some lapse-in-coverage restrictions also apply. GettingUSCovered is another health care option for Coloradoans. This plan covers individuals who have been uninsured for at least six months and have medical problems, such as diabetes, that prevent them from getting other individual insurance. Oh, but wait … this option is no longer available. Quietly, very quietly, citing financial concerns, the federal government has now directed GettingUSCovered, part of the Obama administration’s PreExisting Condition Insurance Plan, to no longer accept applications “until further notice.” The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan was designed as a stopgap solution until health-care reform measures take effect on Jan. 1, 2014, when full consumer protections will prevent insurance companies from turning people away because of poor health. (I’ll

only believe that when I see it.) The feds will also start subsidizing coverage for the millions of people without access to employer plans. (Ditto here on the skepticism scale.) At the same time, however, other provisions are projected to take effect that will significantly increase the cost of coverage for millions of individuals, families and small businesses. Spiraling medical costs continue to drive up the cost of coverage, requiring an even greater share of government budgets and threatening the long-term ability of our nation to provide for the millions of Americans who don’t have — or can’t get — coverage. For now, I have insurance. But who really benefits from health care reform in America — with all its own pre-existing conditions — is yet to be seen. Andrea Doray is a writer whose insurance premiums come off the top of her monthly budget … right after her haircut. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com for info on the latest mishap on her stairs.

Wheat Ridge Transcript 7 Neil Olson Neil Olson passed away 2/15/13. Neil was a long time employee of Coors Porcelain and Doc Holiday’s Casino. Celebration of Life was held at Table Mountain Inn in Golden on 2/21/13.

Anna Mae Peachey Anna Mae Peachey Palmer died Sunday, February 10, 2013 at The Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge. She was born on January 16, 1927 in Del Carbon, Colorado to William and Anna Mae Peachey. She was the youngest of three children. Anna Mae was married to the love of her life, Floyd Bransford Palmer, on June 16, 1946 in Oak Creek, Colorado. This union produced three children, William B in 1947 (Wanda); Gregory A in 1953 (Cheryl); and Cheryl A in 1957 (Mark). Anna was a lifelong resident of Wheat Ridge where she was a homemaker. She enjoyed tole painting, cooking, word search puzzles, watching football (Broncos!), reading books, and being with her grand/ great grandchildren. She was a member of the Easter Star. Anna Mae is survived by her three children, 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and one sister in law. Anna is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and two brothers. Donations in Anna’s memory may be made to the Center for Gait and Movement Analysis at Children’s Hospital Colorado, 13123 E. 16th Ave. Aurora, CO 80045.

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Apartment complex purchases credited to promising trend By Hugh Johnson

newsroom@ourcoloradonews. com Five apartment complexes from Wheat Ridge, Arvada and Golden were part of a massive, two-transaction sale totaling $22.7 million. Transwestern, a real estate firm with 33 offices in the United States, brokered the transactions and announced the sales Feb. 18. In one sale, Wheat Ridge Gardens in Wheat Ridge and Golden Arms and Miner’s Mesa in Golden, were sold by the Faber Family Partnership to Agin Properties and Investment for $9.1 million. In the

second sale, a private family partnership purchased two complexes in Arvada, The Flats at Sky Village and the Reserve at Oak Park, for $13.6 million. There are a total of 271 units among the five properties. These transactions are evidence of promising trends in Denver’s renting market, according to Transwestern’s press release. It added that Denver features historically low purchase money debt and consistent annual rent growth exceeding 4 percent. Steven Rahe, the senior vice president of the Multi Housing Investment Group for Transwestern, said he believes the

increase in renters and apartment rent is due to economic recovery. “Following the horrible national economy in 2009 and 2010, we had substantial rent growth in Denver metro apartments in 2011 and 2012,” Rahe said. “Some of the residents who had been doubling up in apartments were now signing leases on their own.” Another factor may be the steady increase in Denver’s metropolitan population. According to metrodenver.org, Denver’s metro population growth has outpaced the nation since 1930. The metro population is currently around 2.9 million and the expectation is that

it will exceed 3.2 million by 2020. Naturally, this means more business for Denver’s suburbs as well. Rahe highlighted Golden’s high occupancy rate and Wheat Ridge’s low turnover rate as reasons why owners are attracted these locations in particular. “Golden has long been considered an excellent submarket to own apartments,” Rahe said. “Occupancy is generally high – partly thanks to the proximity to the School of Mines and Coors ... Wheat Ridge is a popular place to live due to the access to the mountains, downtown, and the west side office market.”

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January 16, 1927 ~ February 10, 2013 Anna Mae Peachey Palm- enjoyed tole painting, cooker died Sunday, February 10, ing, word search puzzles, 2013 at The Collier Hospice watching football (Broncos!), reading books, and Center in Wheat Ridge. She was born on Janu- being with her grand/great ary 16, 1927 in Del Carbon, grandchildren. She was a CO to William and Anna member of the Easter Star. Anna Mae is survived Mae Peachey. She was the by her three children, 10 youngest of three children. Anna Mae was married grandchildren, 15 great to the love of her life, Floyd grandchildren, and one sisBransford Palmer, on June ter in law. Anna is preceded in death 16, 1946 in Oak Creek, Colorado. This union produced by her husband, parents, three children, William B. and two brothers. Donations in Anna’s in 1947 (Wanda); Gregory A. in 1953 (Cheryl); and Cheryl memory may be made to the Center for Gait and MoveA. in 1957 (Mark). Anna was a lifelong resi- ment Analysis at Children’s dent of Wheat Ridge where Hospital Colorado, 13123 E. she was a homemaker. She 16th Ave. Aurora, CO 80045

John Richard Cleland, age 73 of Waldport, OR passed away on February 14, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. John was born March 14, 1939 in Van Wert, Ohio to Loren and Helen Cleland. He spent most of his life chasing radiation and other dangerous materials for the D.O.E ., so we could all be safe. Unfortunately the radiation damage to his body caught up with him. He was a great and wonderful man that enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. John will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He, and those like him who work behind the scenes, as well as our military, put their lives on the line for all of the rest of us. They are the unsung heroes! John was the father to Kelly and Brandy, grandfather to Mike and Amanda, great-grandfather to Marianna and Dominic, brother and brother in law to Sue, Bob and Carol. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Bateman Funeral Home.

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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 fireand-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 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 fer-

menter,” 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 bestselling 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 worried 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, said. “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.” 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.

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Metro Brokers/Malone & Associates 11941 West 48th Avenue Suite 100 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Office: 720-974-5900 Direct: 720-974-5955 jmalonerealestate@gmail.com Where were you born? I was born in Detroit, Michigan and have been in Denver since 1976.

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What do you like most about it? Arvada has a real community feel to it and is close to the foothills, which is a urse, great location for outdoor activities. It ious. boutis a great area for the outdoor activities that I enjoy so much as I enjoy skiing, storyhiking, snowshoeing and cycling.

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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. ■

A change in the status of a neighborhood can also give rise to higher property taxes. An influx of new residents or new construction of stores and homes can have a major effect on the assessed value of your home.

If you suspect your property taxes are high, here are the steps to take. • Get a copy of your property tax assessment from the local assessor’s office and double-check all the information contained to see if it is correct. • Check the assessments of five comparable homes that have sold in your neighborhood in the last three years. • An independent appraiser can also provide you accurate information at a cost. Make sure he or she is licensed with the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers or by the American Society of Appraisers. • It’s not possible to lower the property tax rate, just the assessed value of the home through an official appeal. There may be fees associated with this appeal, however.

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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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Ski scene seen

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.”

Art from the heart

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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“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 By Clarke Reader

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Limelight for LoDo

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 303-628-5428. Parker continues on Page 18

Photograph by Paul Hildebrandt

Colfax 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 loca-

tions 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 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.

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Do you remember the time? Do you remember the time, the first time that you fell in love? Do you remember the time when you first met that special someone? Well, I wish I could lay claim to those words, but they actually come from a Michael Jackson song titled “Remember the Time.” I was coaching one of my sales clients recently and all he could say was that he remembered a time when he was really successful, making sales, making money, and had lots of close clients and friends. Then as we talked more and we started to dig a little deeper we found that he had stopped doing the very things that had earned him those clients and close friends, earned him that money, and helped him make those sales. You see, he started to take for granted the hard work and effort he put into his career and the attention he placed on his prospects and clients. All of a sudden he was living in a comfort zone, not paying attention

to detail, not doing the little things, and not going the extra mile to win the business. So what happened? He found himself moving from the top of the leaderboard in his company to almost the bottom. They were getting ready to let him go. Funny thing is that I had another client that I was coaching. He also remembered a time when he was really successful, had a great marriage, was having lots of fun, and thought he had found bliss. Then as we talked more and we started to dig in a little deeper we found that he

too had stopped doing the very things that had first connected him and his wife, he stopped courting her, he stopped paying attention to what was important to her, and he found himself staring down at the potential for divorce. You see, he too took for granted the hard work and effort, the romance that he had placed on his relationship to win her hand in marriage. All of a sudden he too was living in the comfort zone, not paying attention to detail, not doing the little things, not sharing his heart or feelings. And the same thing that happened to our sales champion happened to him. He went from being the star in his bride’s eyes to being at the bottom. She was ready to let him go. Do you remember the time? Do you honestly remember the time? The time you fell in love and what made you fall in love, the time you first placed eyes on your spouse, the time you first held hands, or the time you first kissed. You know what I am talking

about, it’s that time when your heart falls to your stomach and maybe even your toes. Well if you find yourself and your relationship at the bottom, think back to when it all first happened and when it all made sense. Because, if you let your mind sing the song, “Do you remember the time …” you can possibly get back to doing all those things you did that once made you famous, famous as a spouse, girlfriend or boyfriend, employer or employee, or even sales champion. It’s not too late to claim your spot back atop the leaderboard. Are you remembering the little things, the extra effort, the hard work in all that you do? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and I know that when you do remember, it will definitely be a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com

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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, hardworking 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 transfor-

mation 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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GOLDEN’s FiRsT FRiDAY GOLDEN’s FiRsT FRiDAY continues during the winter months. The activities are from 5:00 to 8:00pm in Historic Downtown Golden on Friday March 1. There will be many shops, stores and restaurants open for you to get in some serious shopping, dining, entertainment, etc. Several of the shops will have treats and specials along with entertainment for you to enjoy while you are

shopping and enjoying the great atmosphere in Historic Downtown Golden. There will be free horse drawn carriage rides (weather permitting) through Historic Downtown. sO come on down to the main streets of Golden on the first Friday of every month and have a great meal, an adventure into shopping and special enjoyment.

YOuNG ADuLT JOB FAiR YOuNG ADuLT JOB FAiR will be Tuesday, March 5 from 1:30 to 5:30pm at THE JEFFERsON COuNTY FAiRGROuNDs, 15200 W. 6th Avenue, Golden. Over 1,000 young adults are expected to come to this job fair seeking advice and employment. They will be ready to get engaged, meet face to face with employers hiring in the county, attending a job readiness workshop, connecting with community resources, exploring

career possibilities in emerging industries and much more. If you as a business/employer are interested in participating with a booth, contact Melissa Beck at msbeck@co.jefferson.co.us for all the details. This great resource for young adults of Jefferson County is sponsored by Governor’s Summer Job Hunt, Tri-County Youth Council, Colorado Workforce Center and Jefferson County Workforce Center.

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ALWAYs WANTED TO KNOW ABOuT THE GOLDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, BuT WERE AFRAiD TO AsK” This program is for all members of the Chamber who want to be updated and is especially for new members. All committees are inviting members to join them in their plan of action. There is no cost to attend but space is limited. A full breakfast will be provided, RSVP to the Chamber 303-279-3113 or email jayne@goldencochamber.org

sTATE OF THE CiTY MEMBERsHiP LuNCHEON sTATE OF THE CiTY MEMBERsHiP LuNCHEON is on Thursday, March 21 from 11:15am to 1:00pm at THREE TOMATOEs sTEAKHOusE & CLuB @ FOssiL TRACE GOLF CLuB, on Illinois St. off Jefferson County Parkway. Golden City Manager Mike Bestor will present “sTATE OF THE CiTY”. He will be presenting a recap of 2012 revenues and expenditures, 2013 revenue projections,

capital improvement projects and economic development updates. Several members of city staff will be available to discuss other items with you. This very popular luncheon has normally sold out. Cost is $30.00 members and $35.00 non-members with payment upon making reservations. Please RSVP to the Chamber at 303-279-3113 or on line at www.goldencochamber.org

LuNCH & LEARN LuNCH & LEARN on Tuesday, March 28 will be from 11:30 am to 1:00pm at the Chamber and Visitors Center Board Room, 1010 Washington Avenue in Historic Downtown Golden. Julie Urlaub of Taiga Company will present “Why Twitter and Facebook are a Win for Your Business”. Answers to the following questions

will be in order. What is Social Media Marketing? How Can Social Media Marketing Help My Business? What Do I Need To Create for a Successful Media Campaign? There is no cost to attend. RSVP to Jayne@goldencochamber.org A brown bag lunch is available for $8.00, order form provided at time of RSVP.

GOLDEN FAMiLY EAsTER GOLDEN FAMiLY EAsTER will continue to provide family entertainment as in years past. The event will kick off at 10:00am on Saturday, March 30 with a canned food drive for the Christian Action Guild and a FREE Easter Egg hunt in Parfet Park (10th & Washington Ave.). It is planned to have over 5,000 Easter eggs hidden in the park. Other fun events will continue

on the Avenue such as cookie decorating at Table Mountain Inn, Face Painters and Animal Balloon Makers at various locations, register to win the huge Easter Basket displayed at Avenue Gifts and donated by Meyer Hardware. Golden Family Easter is hosted by the Golden Kiwanis Club, CSM Key Club, GHS Key Club and the Golden Downtown Merchants Association.

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Golden’s First Friday in Historic Downtown Golden

Tuesday-March 5

Young Adult Job Fair at Jefferson County Fairgrounds

Wednesday-March 6

Member Orientation at The Golden Hotel

Halu Sushi Asian Bistro

Wednesday-March 13

Foss Building Wine and Spirits Jefferson County Schools Kelly Electrical Services, Inc. Kristofco Law Firm, P.C. Laurel Property Services Fred & Cathy Lyssy Mahnke Auto Body MillerCoors Montessori School of Golden, Inc. New West Physicians Oh Goodness, LLC Olinger Woods Chapel Rotary Club of Golden RTD Sirona Physical Therapy SkyVenture Colorado Spirits in the Wind Gallery Three Trusts, Inc Waddell & Reed

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Thursday-March 21

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Thursday-March 28

Lunch & Learn “Social Media 101 – Why Twitter and Facebook are a Win for Your Business”

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Golden Family Easter in Parfet Park and Downtown Merchants

Please make reservations for all of these great functions by calling the Chamber Office at 303-279-3113 or the numbers listed with the function EvENTs AND FuNCTiONs with a cost require advance reservations with guaranteed payment. Walk-ins to these events will be welcome; however members with a reservation will be guaranteed a seat and a meal, if one is to be part of the program. Cancellations require 24 hours notice prior to the event. No-shows will be invoiced.

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YOUR WEEK: GARDEN TOUR & THEATER

THURSDAY/FEB. 28 HISTORY OF Denver Come learn the stories of the Mile High City from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. You will learn how the city was founded and the roles played by William Larimer, John Evans, and others. Bring your favorite Denver trivia to share. This Active Minds program is free. RSVP at 303-742-4800. EXPORT SEMINAR The Colorado Department

of Agriculture presents “Explore Exporting: The World is Waiting,” a seminar to provide insights and access to state and national programs to help new exporters succeed in adding exports to their sales mix. The seminar is 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at Denver Renaissance Hotel. The registration fee includes lunch. Visit www. wusata.org/wusata/eventreg/eventdetail.aspx?ev ent=M13SRTGCO&section=Events2.

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 smallscale 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 over-the-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. FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/MARCH 1-3 MUSICAL THE Evergreen Chorale presents

“1776,” a musical that chronicles 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.

(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/MARCH 1 TO MARCH 16

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.

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

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SATURDAY/MARCH 2

SUNDAY/MARCH 3

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 house rules. The traditional set program list is replaced en with an iPod. The players press shuffle and play ritish whatever piece shows up on the screen. ut at Sun- SALE TWIN Connection hosts its annual children’s show clothing and equipment sale from noon to 3 alley. 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

MUSIC OF Ireland Lakewood Cultural Center pres-

ents 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 303987-7845 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 719-3710560 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 303-4243282 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 Hwang-Alnomae-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 Presbyte-

rian 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. Your Week continues on Page 24

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Home Based Business Tip: Catching Customers Congratulations, you’re a small business owner! Starting your own business offers a plethora of exciting possibilities – opportunity to implement your own vision, enjoy the fruits of your labor and utilize your leadership skills. However, having no guaranteed monthly income can also cause stress and anxiety. To ensure a consistent cash flow, you need customers. For many new business owners, this means casting as wide a net as possible and catching any customer they can. Brian Willms, While going after a large market seems like President/CEO a logical choice to create more opportunity, the reality is just the opposite. Going after a larger market actually decreases your opportunity to connect with an actual customer. Think about fishing in a large body of water: although there is a greater quantity of fish overall, they are more spread out and face greater competition from other predators. This metaphor applies directly to your business: a larger market faces a diluted customer base and higher competition from large corporations. Keep in mind large established businesses have something you don’t: purchasing power! Their ability to operate in bulk – in regards to both products and advertising – gives them a significant advantage in the larger market. Instead, you need to differentiate yourself and do what the mammoth companies cannot: provide a highly customized product or service. As a small business, you too have an advantage; you don’t need to attract the everyday consumer since you don’t have the massive overhead of big businesses. Instead, you need to focus on a small market and offer them something special. Large companies are unable to do this because they need to remain generic to appeal to the masses. You need to connect with the niche market that is seeking the customized product or service you offer. When marketing your new business, it’s important to think long and hard about what sets you apart from the competition and what type of customer will best benefit from the service you’re offering. Do you offer more personalized customer service? Provide greater detail? Offer more features? A higher quality level? Who will best benefit from these services? Identify what you do differently and make it your unique selling proposition. Next, focus on this niche market that values your specialty; this is your target audience. As a Chamber professional, I’ve seen my share of small businesses come and go, chiefly because of one mistake: they market their business to the masses. Understand, not everyone will find your product or service to be of value. That’s okay. Over time, you’ll gain a loyal customer following in your niche and ensured income. Eventually, this will lead to added revenue that will allow you to branch into new markets and territories. In the meantime, stay focused and if you need help we invite you connect with us at The West Chamber.

Welcome to our New Members FirstLight Home Care Chris Koch 3000 Youngfield St. Suite 163 Wheat Ridge, CO 80215 (303) 953-9575 Office Team - Robert Half International Paul Saporite 300 Union Blvd. Ste. 410 Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 987-8696

Six & Geving Insurance, Inc. Nancy Kersey 225 Union Blvd. #575 Financial Plaza Lakewood, CO 80228 (720) 962-0930

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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.

Thank you to our Renewing Members Abrusci’s Italian Restaurant Allstaff Medical Resources, Inc. Arrowhead Landscape Services Arvada Center Banquet & Conference Facility Avalanche Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. Bear Creek Lake Park Better Health Acupuncture C.C. Riff Accounting Carmody Recreation Center Charles Whitlock Recreation Center Chase Bank USA, NA Golden Chase Bank USA, NA - Colfax & Garrison Chase Bank USA, NA 64th & Indiana Alberstons Chase Bank USA, NA 64th & Sheridan Chase Bank USA, NA 80th & Sheridan Chase Bank USA, NA Alameda Branch Chase Bank USA, NA Arvada Branch Chase Bank USA, NA City Center Chase Bank USA, NA Corporate Chase Bank USA, NA Evergreen Chase Bank USA, NA Green Mountain Chase Bank USA, NA Ken Caryl Banking Center Chase Bank USA, NA Lakeside Branch Chase Bank USA, NA Meadows West Meadows Chase Bank USA, NA Wadsworth & Belleview Chase Bank USA, NA Westminster Branch City of Lakewood City of Lakewood Economic Development & Sustainability Division Collaborative Growth

Colorado Christian University Colorado Lending Source EduCyber, Inc. Exempla Green Mountain Medical Center FirstBank Corporate Headquarters FirstBank Lakewood-Belmar FirstBank Lakewood-Green Mountain Branch FirstBank Lakewood-Kipling and Jewell FirstBank South Jefferson County-Academy Park FirstBank South Jefferson County-Bear Valley FirstBank South Jefferson County-Chatfield Branch FirstBank South Jefferson County-Ken Caryl & Simms FirstBank South Jefferson County-Kipling & Bellview FirstBank South Jefferson County-Wadsworth & Coal Mine FirstBank, 26th & Federal Branch FirstBank, 58th & Independence Branch FirstBank, 64th & Sheridan Branch FirstBank, 64th & Ward Branch FirstBank, Aspen Park Branch FirstBank, Colfax & Miller Branch FirstBank, Colorado Mills Branch FirstBank, Edgewater Branch FirstBank, Evergreen Branch FirstBank, Evergreen Branch FirstBank, Golden Branch FirstBank, Jefferson Branch FirstBank, West Woods Branch FirstBank,44th & Wadsworth Branch FirstBank-32nd & Youngfield

Branch FirstBank-38th & Wolff Branch Food For Thought Catering Front Range Birding Company Golden Real Estate, Inc. Green Mountain Recreation Center Hampton Inn Denver Southwest Jefferson County Library Foundation Jefferson County Workforce Center Joni Inman Consulting, LLC Lakewood Community Resources Lakewood Cultural Center Lakewood Heritage Center Lakewood Link Recreation Center LegalShield MillerCoors MillerCoors Brewing Company Guest Relations Minshall, John Moose Hill Cantina – Kipling National Home Improvement, Inc Office Depot - Store #256 Pearson & Paris, P.C. Pro Cuts - Littleton Propp Realty, Inc. Renewed Life Counseling & Coaching Roper Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. Scendent, Inc. Solera National Bank Solera National Bank St. Anthony Health Foundation Sterrett Financial Strategies, Inc. The Publishing House VCA Anderson Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic Walmart #5049 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

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March 5, 2013

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

March 14, 2013

Young Professionals Professional Development Luncheon Social Media How-to 11:30am-1:00pm Location TBD

March 22, 2013

Business Before Hours 7:30am-9:00am Colorado Christian University Beckman Hall 8787 W Alameda Ave Lakewood, CO 80226

March 26, 2013 4th Tuesday Business Insights Amendment 64 11:00am-1:00pm Holiday Inn Lakewood 7390 W. Hampden Ave Lakewood, CO 80226

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OUT OF BOUNDS BY THE NUMBERS

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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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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Wheat Ridge and Golden boys basketball players scramble for a loose ball Friday night at Golden High. Photo by Andy Carpenean

Demons beat Farmers in regular season finale Golden gets win as both teams prepare for state tournamemt By Daniel Williams

GAME OF THE WEEK BASKETBALL

2013 CHSAA Boys and Girls Championships The state basketball playoffs kicked off this week, with postseason action scheduled in all classes. Class 4A and 5A girls started things off Tuesday night, with the boys taking the court a night later and the second round slated for this weekend. Classes 1A-3A must have district play completed by March 2. THEY SAID IT

“It feels awesome. It is such a special feeling.” Pomona wrestling coach Sam Federico on winning state

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com GOLDEN - Golden regained steam and in the process cooled Wheat Ridge off in their 78-46 rout Friday at Golden High School. It was the regular season finale for both teams and after Golden had dropped two straight games they were desperate to finish their regular season on a high note. On the other side, after a very slow start to the season Wheat Ridge had put themselves in position to be a post season team winning five of six games down the stretch. However, with the loss to the Demons,

Wheat Ridge has now dropped two straight games themselves. It was all Golden on Friday night as the Demons jumped on the Farmers early, leading 18-8 after the first quarter and took a 47-23 lead into halftime. Golden (15-8, 10-4) would continue to pour it on in the second half and Wheat Ridge (8-15, 7-7) was left to mentally prepare for the upcoming state tournament. Golden had four double digit scorers, including junior Rory MacCallum’s 17 points and five rebounds. Senior Lexi Barrett added 13 points and six rebounds in the convincing victory. “When we play like that we feel like we can compete and beat anyone,” Golden coach John Anderson said. “It was important for us to finish our season positively going into the

state tournament.” Still, the Farmers have had an impressive second half of their season considering they started their season 2-10. After a slow start it looked like their season might have been done by Christmas. But something changed for Wheat Ridge at the start of 2013 and they looked like a different team in the season’s second half. Golden senior Ryan Girtin scored a gamehigh 22 points and recorded three steals in the loss to Golden, but he and fellow senior Noah Brookman have already forgotten about this loss and are now focused on the state tournament. “It’s a tough loss but Golden is a really good team,” Wheat Ridge senior Noah Brookman said. “We are still excited about the state tournament. It’s a new season for us.”

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.

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The Demons won five of their final six games to qualify for the tournament. In the 5A bracket No. 3 Ralston Valley (21-2, 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.

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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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Pomona rallies to capture 5A team championship Panthers’ Colgan crowned as 160-pound champion By Daniel Williams

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Wheat Ridge Farmers Tyler Kubasta looks to make a pass against Alameda earlier in the season. Photo by Andy Carpenean

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.

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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 disappointed 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 Tomas 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.

Pine Creek’s Geordan Martinez takes down Pomona’s Austin Marvel Feb. 23 during state finals. Marvel lost the match and took second place in the 5A 138-pound weight class. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen

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