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The music man’s final year Beloved Ralston Valley band director retiring after 36 years in Jeffco district

ST. PATRICK’S DAY Arvada celebrates the Emerald Isle. PAGE 5

By Crystal Anderson Canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com With 76 trombones in the big parade and 110 cornets right behind, “The Music Man” Ralston Valley High School’s band director Ken Sawyer is marching his way through his final year of teaching and into retirement. “You mention Ken Sawyer, and everyone knows who he is,” said TJ Thomas, a friend and fellow teacher at Ralston Valley High School. “For all the people around him — kids, adults, everyone — he’s just a very, very caring and loving person.” For the past 36 years, Sawyer, 60, has taught band and orchestra in Jeffco schools. His love of music began the moment he picked up his first trombone, back in the sixth grade. And from that instant, he was hooked. Sawyer, the director of Ralston Valley’s latest musical, “The Music Man”, chose this production for sentimental reasons. “’The Music Man’ was my very first musical I got to conduct, and I wanted it to be the last musical to conduct,” he said. “I think I’ve played every trombone book you can get on it. “ He began his directing career teaching instrumental music at elementary schools across the district. After four years, he lost that job to budget cuts, but by luck, he says, obtained the instrumental director position for Alameda High School. “My whole thing was I wanted to be an instrumental music director,” he said. “I wanted to be a band director.” For 15 years he poured himself into music at Alameda. There, he not only taught music, but also directed and grew the band and orchestra programs, and directed the school’s musicals. In 2000, he left Alameda for a chance to be on the core team that opened Arvada’s Ralston Valley High School. It was, he said, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “The opportunity to open a new school and do music — that doesn’t come around very often,” he said. “This school is really incredible.” The teacher currently instructs 106 Music continues on Page 7

Jeffco women unite! About 150 gather for International Women’s Day By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Women across the globe celebrated each other’s social, economic, political and cultural accomplishments on March 8 in observance of International Women’s Day. And joining in on the occasion were at least 150 Jefferson County women — and a few men — who gathered at the Fossil Trace Golf Club for a luncheon. “It’s always a great day when women come together to share ideas, business opportunities and friendships,” said Women continues on Page 14

Ralston Valley High School’s band director, Ken Sawyer, excitedly hugs his daughter and the school’s drum major, McKenna, sharing the moment where they made it to the Colorado State Semi-Finals Marching Band competition last fall. Both Sawyers will be leaving Ralston Valley at the end of this year, as Ken will retire after 36 years in the district and McKenna will graduate. Courtesy photo

Westminster councilman faces uphill race Baker admits obstacles, both from incumbent congressman and from his own party By Jeremy Johnson jjohnson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Westminster City Councilman Bruce Baker, saying he offers an “alternative to cardboard politicians,” is running on the GOP ticket against popular Congressman Ed Perlumutter in the 7th Congressional District race this November. “Elections should be Baker — not that they are — a chance to offer voters alternatives,” said Baker, a retired pharmacist who was elected to

Westminster City Council in November 2013. “A lot of times … there aren’t really any alternatives being offered. Nothing new is ever offered. But in this campaign, I intend to offer the voters true choices.” Based on past election challenges to the seat, campaigning will be no easy feat against Perlmutter, a Democrat who first served in the state Senate from 1993 to 2003. Perlmutter has represented the 7th Congressional District since 2006 and most recently won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014, when he handily defeated Republican Don Ytterberg in the general election by more than 25,000 votes. “It’s a very difficult Perlmutter mountain to climb,” Baker acknowledged. “Ed is very, very popular.” Baker, who recently stirred contro-

THE DISTRICT The 7th Congressional District includes Westminster, Northglenn, Thornton, Arvada, Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge and parts of unincorporated Adams County.

versy when he called for a flat-out end to immigration, also has been unable, so far, to garner support from fellow Republicans. The Adams County Republican Party did not respond to a request for comment. But party officials in February told the Colorado Statesman, a Denverbased political publication, that Baker would have to run independently of the Republican party if he chose to run on Baker continues on Page 9

Barb Warden, webmaster of www.golden. com, walks back to her table after receiving a communicator award. The local celebration brought women from all over Jefferson County for a luncheon that took place March 8 at Fossil Trace Golf Club in Golden. Photo by Christy Steadman

BASKETBALL Ralston Valley advances to the final four of state playoff tournament. PAGE 22

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Does your car have a recall? Three things you need to know about handling vehicle recalls

By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Receiving a vehicle recall notice on your car is about as exciting as getting another bill in the mail. But, the Carfax guys warn, it’s something you don’t want to miss. “Recalls are good things,” said Chris Basso, public relations manager at Carfax. “They keep vehicles safe and maintained.” According to a Carfax survey, one in five vehicles in the Arvada area has an unfixed safety recall. These range from a small defective part that can cause a fire to a defect that will cause an explosion. “These are real safety issues that can injure the vehicle’s passengers as well as the people on the road around that vehicle if that safety defect does not get fixed,” Basso said. Therefore, it’s important to: Be in the know: Roughly 19 percent of vehicles in Arvada have at least one unfixed safety recall. They’re just a portion of the more than 840,000 vehicles statewide and 47 million that have a recall, the study showed. When a defect is found, the car manufac-

turer will mail a notice to all registered owners of that vehicle to alert them. In Colorado, SUV and minivan owners have the highest risk for a recall. Oftentimes, Basso said, these mailers get missed. He suggests doing your own research with tools such as the myCarfax app and through www.safercar.gov/vin, which find recalls based off a license plate or vehicle’s identification number (VIN). Call your dealer: Once alerted to a recall, call your dealer. “The easiest way to fix them is to call your dealer,” Basso said. “Tell them you have a recall and get it fixed.” Wait — it’s fast and free: These defects are manufacturers’ errors and are often fixed within a day, and usually at no cost to the owner. Some major reasons people don’t bring their vehicles in are awareness and time, Basso said. “We shouldn’t be too busy to help keep our vehicles, our families and, ultimately, our roads safe,” he added. “That small inconvenience really pales in comparison to what could happen if you don’t get that recall fixed.” For more information on recall rates or to check to see if your car has a recall, visit www.vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/ or www. myCarfax.com.

Dear readers: Brian Granley is a father of three, ages 17, 14 and 10, who wants to teach his children the value of helping others. “However, even with church and other activities,” he said, “it is difficult to find something that is a match for my family where we can all participate.”’ So Granley recently suggested to Colorado Community Media that we start a feature that lists volunteer opportunities. “I think our community of ‘willing helpers’ could more easily be matched up with those who can use the assistance,” he said. “The result would be a more connected community where needs are met and volunteers are engaged to give.” We couldn’t agree more — what a great idea! So we are kicking off “How to Make a Difference” this week. But we need your help: If your organization needs volunteers to help make your mission happen, then

send us your information. Let us know: • Who you are • What you do • What kind of help you need • The appropriate age range for your activity • Your address and contact information Email your information to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com or calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Write “Giving Back” in the subject line. Please be concise so that we can include as many organizations as possible. Thanks in advance for helping us create a more connected community.

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Go all out, or get out Well, last week was an interesting week of consequences. I am, of course, referring to the exodus from Denver Broncos headquarters. A number of major contributors to their Super Bowl win just a month earlier chose to seek greener pastures elsewhere. As if it gets any greener than being the defending Super Bowl Champions. The one that is of most interest to me is the departure of Brock Osweiler. There is a great deal of speculation in the media this week about how insulted Brock was to be benched in week 17, after showing signs of real promise in his first six starts. But, the team wasn’t playing well that day, and Coach Kubiak was looking for a spark, so he turned to the veteran Peyton Manning, who came in and saved the day. And then won three playoff games while Brock never needed to wash his uniform. Funny thing is, there has also been a lot made of the strain in the relationship between Manning and the team. Apparently, the sheriff didn’t really care for how the team treated him, either. But it all worked, right? Whatever it was that Kubiak did to his two quarterbacks, it got the job done, because they won the Super Bowl. In other words, he did whatever was necessary to win this year, even though it may have cost him for next year. It reminds me of a different, but analogous situation a few years ago. There is

a pitcher on the Washington Nationals baseball team by the name of Stephen Strasburg. Strasburg is a phenomenon — 100 mph fastball, great command, good secondary pitches. He is remarkable. When he came up to the majors Michael Alcorn six years ago, the team announced that they HITTING were not going to let him throw more HOME than 200 innings that season. Teams do this so that young pitchers don’t have to pitch through fatigue, when most injuries happen. But then the team went on a run, with the real possibility of winning the World Series. But, still, the team insisted on enforcing that 200 inning count, regardless of how the team stood in the playoffs. They ended up having a nice run, but couldn’t get the World Series win out of it. And, ironically enough, Strasburg has since spent a significant amount of time on the injured list. Now, I understand all the arguments for protecting a young pitcher. However, I thought at the time that it was a mistake to keep him out of the playoffs: you don’t get that many chances, so you grab the ones

that you have and wring from them every ounce of life that they’re willing to give you. You may not win all of them, but you have to go down knowing you gave it everything you had. And that is not just a sports thing: In the real world, you also only get so many opportunities for greatness, regardless of your field of endeavor. Don’t you have to give them everything you can, even at the risk of some uncertainty in the future? I know in most fields, the thought of taking unusual risks for the chance to accomplish something great is just not part of the lexicon. Perhaps we have a limited definition of “great;” or, maybe, those opportunities are just so rare they’re hard to recognize. But they’re there. Academia, politics, career, family ... love ... I wonder how many of us really go “all in” at the rare opportunities for greatness that present themselves to us. I dare say, not many. I think Coach Kubiak sleeps just fine at night, even if there is great uncertainty now about next season. There is no doubt that he went “all in” to get the Super Bowl, and I’m sure he’s quite content to pay the price it is extracting from the team now. I believe the gurus call that an “opportunity cost.” Totally worth it. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com

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“Good for him. I think he had a great career and he went out in style. I think there are only a handful of NFL players who were able to win the Super Bowl and retire.” — Brook Svoboda of Lakewood “Everything I hear about football, I hear from other people because I don’t watch it. From what I hear, he’s had a very proliﬁc career, so that’s great for Denver.” — Zenobia Rivera of Lakewood “It was time. His skills had diminished to the point that he needed to stop.” — Roland DeBruyn of Highlands Ranch

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Ten things may happen if you get old If you turn on your television today you’ll see ads for gazillions of age defying products. You’ll be pitched to buy lotions that erase wrinkles and procedures to lift your neck, your tummy or your fanny. A billion dollar business is hair color to keep your hair from going grey. And whether you like it or not, you’ll see ads for pills to enable older men sexually active, whenever the mood strikes. Nothing wrong with the concept, but still strange to me to see the ads pop up on TV in the middle of a show. Okay so let’s say some person buys every age defying product on television, there’s just some things about aging that can’t be avoided. What I am saying is, if you get old these 10 things might happen to you: 1. Half awake you brush your teeth with shaving crème. Tastes awful. Aaaagh. 2. You try to raise the head of your

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select comfort bed with the Direct TV remote. 3. You back up your car without first looking into the rear view mirror. Watch out flowerbeds,watch out mailbox. Cats, dogs and people scatter in your path. 4. At King Soopers you try to slide your Safeway card through the scanner. Instead of saying “Welcome Loyal Customer,” it reads

“Hello traitor!” 5. While still at the checkout counter you insert your credit card into the chip

Still time for snowy dog adventures Welcome to Colorado, where temperatures in the city are a balmy 50 degrees while the mountains continue to get new snow almost daily. Since historically March is our snowiest month, there is still Shelley Sheets time for fun and adventure outdoors PAW with your dog. Two of my favorPRINTS ite winter activities are skijoring at Devil’s Thumb Ranch, and cross-country skiing on the canine trails at Snow Mountain Ranch, which even offers dog friendly cabins. Can’t make it to the mountains? A few of the local golf courses can be great places Paw Prints continues on Page 21

scanner at the bottom. You are not wearing your glasses and don’t see” DO NOT REMOVE CARD.” You yank out your card and feel like an idiot. Technology yech! 6.In a poorly lit closet you dress in a black outfit. Once you get outside you notice you are covered with cat hair. You don’t have time to change so you just smile, say “Meow” and go to the library. 7. At the library you scan your books with your Regal card. When you leave you set off the buzzer, and instead of going back you hurry into your car. 8. On a one way street you drive the wrong way and see cars coming toward you and honking. You wave and keep driving. 9. Just for the heck of it, in one day you adopt three dogs. 10. You start working on your taxes and on the Turner Classic Movie station you look up from your accounting. James

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Pickering’s has made other changes in low energy usage lighting and oil burning for heat, moving towards sustainability. With the solar array at Lakewood, and the changes in lighting, Pickering’s has almost become selfsufficient on electricity for its 10,500 sq. ft. building. We have two locations and are obviously enticed to install a similar solar array in Arvada. For any business however, especially a small family owned business, the cost has to be weighed. Back

Cagney is playing a convict who has become a dentist. He says, “You’re lying through your teeth. Or at least some of your teeth.” The above mentioned things may happen if you get older . Even if you look good with a tummy tuck, a smooth face and and cover up your grey. And even if you have an active sex life. Mistakes made in your older years can’t be avoided forever. Just have a laugh at yourself and get out there and have some fun. Life is for the living. Mary McFerren Stobie is a syndicated columnist for Senior Wire News Service and Colorado Community Media and in the past The Chicago Tribune. Her memoir “You Fall Off, You Get Back On” contains stories about rodeo, Hollywood, and the foibles of aging. Contact her at mry_jeanne@yahoo.com or her at www. marystobie.com. in 2010 when we first installed solar at Lakewood, there were very good federal and Xcel Energy programs that helped. We are currently waiting for those same types of programs to come back. For those who have the financial backing to be able to afford such improvements, we urge them to do so. Not only will the project pay for itself over and over, but it will help with reducing the environmental impact throughout our communities for years to come. With a community that has been so good to us all, we ask for any business, large or small, to consider doing their part by contributing to a clean energy future with solar power.

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CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH

SOME TIPS FOR WARMING UP, COOLING DOWN, STRETCHING Warm up: • Engage in five to 10 minutes of submaximal exercise, focusing on increasing intermuscular temperature and activating the cardiovascular system. Choose dynamic movements that mimic exercises that will be completed during the workout or activity. Cool down: A light, five- to 10-minute walk or jog will help gradually slow down heart rate and increase blood flow back to the heart. Although the acute effects of stretching are debatable, a stretching routine should be included in your cool down as it can improve range of motion and physical function and help decrease blood pooling.

Grant Medina, exercise physiologist and health fitness specialist for MillerCoors’ Wellness Program, says stretching is just one part of a proper cool down following exercise. “A proper cool down is just as important as warming up,” he said. “Post exercise your heart is still beating faster than normal and your blood vessels are dilated, meaning a sudden stop in exercise will cause blood pooling in your extremities, and you can become dizzy or even faint. A light jog or walk for five to 10 minutes will aid in gradually slowing down your heart rate and increase the blood flow back to your heart.” Photo by Stefan Brodsky

he secret’s out. Earlier this month, U.S. News called Denver the best place to live in all of America. Colorado Springs came in fifth. While myriad attributes factored into the rankings — including job market, cost of living, schools and transportation— quality of life carried the most weight, accounting for 30 percent of a city’s scoring. And in Colorado, all along the Front Range, quality of life is code for vast recreational opportunities and ample natural resources. After all, where else can a person go skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, sledding, tobogganing, snow tubing or snowshoeing in the morning, only to travel back “down the hill” and find opportunity for hiking, biking, running, golfing, kayaking, a mountain of team sports and a host of other outdoor activities? With so much to choose from and lots of sunny skies to be had, it’s easy to get carried away. Which is why it’s important not to let ambition turn into affliction. Downhill danger Ask Dr. Mark Wisthoff about the most serious winter sports injury he’s ever seen and his warm smile frowns at the corners and his tenor takes a somber tone. “This dad was skiing with his 9-yearold kid. They were from the east coast, and they were not wearing helmets,” said Wisthoff, who recently joined St. Anthony North Campus in Westminster, working in primary care and sports medicine. “Well, the kiddo lost control and hit a tree.” The child was transported by helicopter to a nearby trauma center, but “ended up passing a few hours later,” Wisthoff said. “It was one of those horrific accidents you never forget. That’s why it’s so important, whatever you’re doing, to just wear your helmet. It only takes a few seconds.” That advice is a no-brainer, said longtime ski enthusiast Mike Wodzianski, of Golden, who likes to “get after it. “These days adrenaline is the only buzz for me, so I like to ski fast and take harder lines and kind of push myself,” said Wodzianski, who has skied injuryfree for four decades. “But when you push yourself you’re opening yourself up to the potential for more injuries … So, for me an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure.” Prevention means stretching, proper training and nutrition, and gearing up for whatever he might find, below or above the tree line. “I’m wearing a helmet but also the

Staying in the game Prevention trumps cure for those seeking asylum in the Colorado’s great outdoors By Jeremy Johnson | jjohnson@coloradocommunitymedia.com

right gear, the right clothes,” Wodzianski said. “It’s better to have it and not need it.” Similarly, insufficient food and water can lead to dehydration and fatigue, he added. Improper nutrition “can predispose you to injury because you’re dehydrated and tired and hungry — everything kind of adds up and you get injured from that,” he said. Start at the bottom So before even looking to the top of the mountain, Wodzianski and Wisthoff

recommend first starting slowly at the bottom. “A lot of people have to drive to get to the slopes and are just sitting in the car, and then when they get there they jump out and just go for it,” Wisthoff said. “I know you want to get on the slopes, but you really need to be careful.” Wodzianski stretches his legs, shoulders and back before strapping on his skis. Wisthoff recommended adding active warm-ups — slow cardiovascular Fitness continues on Page 15

ONE TOKE OVER THE LINE While doctors and outdoor enthusiasts alike agree there’s a certain advantage to “staying loose” in terms of avoiding injury, being too loose can be equally dangerous. “I know this is going to sound crazy in Colorado, but drugs and alcohol when you’re skiing is not a good idea,” said outdoors enthusiast and longtime skier Mike Wodzianski, of Golden. Dr. Mark Wisthoff, who recently joined St. Anthony North Campus in Westminster, working in primary care and sports medicine, has witnessed ﬁrsthand the negative impacts. “With collision-type injuries, you’re involving someone else,” Wisthoff said. “The most no-

table (I saw) was this lady, she was 82, skied in Colorado since she was 16 and had never, ever been injured. And a snowboarder came plowing down, out of control, intoxicated, and slammed into her. She fractured her hip.” The chance of a collision is compounded by crowded slopes, Wisthoff added. “At that intensity, where you’re coming down a mountain at a pretty good clip, where you could injure somebody else, you really want your senses to be top-notch,” he said. “If you’re blunting your senses with alcohol or marijuana or any other substance, your risk of injury goes up exponentially, as well as the risk of injuring others.”

Stretching With stretching, stick with dynamic, static or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (active and pasive) techniques. Avoid bouncing. A routine of at least 10 minutes that focuses on major muscle/tendon groups is recommended post-exercise for most adults. Only stretch to tension or mild discomfort. Stretching should not be painful. Stretches could include: • Runners’ lunge with side stretch. Begin in a low lunge position with your right (forward) knee bent above your right foot. Extend your left leg directly behind you. Extend your left arm directly above you and lean to your right side, and drop your left knee for deeper stretch. Repeat on the other side. • Seated hamstring stretch. While seated, extend your legs straight. Bend the unstretched leg in at the knee to protect your lower back. Then, lean forward, bending at the hips towards the foot of the straight leg until you feel tension. Repeat. • Pigeon pose. Cross one leg in front of you with a bent knee while extending the other directly behind you. Place the outside edge of the forward leg on the floor, then lean forward, bending at your hips while keeping your hips squared forward. Repeat. • Downward-facing dog. Begin on your hands and knees with your hands shoulder-width apart. Raise your buttocks into the air straightening your legs until you feel tension, then lower your head between your arms, straightening your spine. Push your heels into the ground until you feel tension. • Twisted arm stretch. Bring your arms out in front of your body, bend your elbows to 90 degrees, and cross your arms one over the other. Twist your hands such that your palms are facing each other and try to touch your fingers together, then push your hands towards the ceiling to get a deeper stretch. • Chest-opener stretch. In a standing or seated position, straighten your back and pull your shoulders down and back. Interlock your hands behind your back and, with straight arms, bring your hands towards your head until you feel tension. Source: Grant Medina, a certified exercise physiologist and health fitness specialist for MillerCoors’ Wellness Program

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Yeezy taught me — to believe in myself Kanye West is easily one of the most polarizing figures in music and ranks up there on the list of most discussed popular music stars ever — with interesting ideas and points on all sides of the debate that includes vile, hateful talk as well. So it goes in the age of the Internet. West’s extravagant ideas in all areas of his creative life were on display a month ago at his Madison Square Garden unveiling of the Yeezy Season 3 clothing line/“The Life of Pablo” album release party, an event streamed live to theaters throughout the country. I joined about two dozen others at Lakewood’s Belmar movie theater. The event managed to simultaneously come off as slapdash and over-planned, and featured West at his most grandiose, with hundreds of models wearing his new clothes in a scene that looked straight out of “The Hunger Games.” Most of us were there to hear West’s new album for the first time. And it was almost a community-building experience to share that first listen with strangers in the dark. We laughed at the same lines, wooed at others and fully immersed ourselves in West’s latest sonic world. As I watched, I realized one of my biggest frustrations with all the talk about West is how little of it focuses on his music. This is due in large part to West’s own restless actions, which have seen him take steps outside of the art into design, fashion and creative development — moves he often gets blasted for. As if anyone as creative as West is could possibly stay in one lane. If you’ve met me, you know I don’t care

about fashion. And I especially didn’t back in my college days when I first delved into West’s music. So, for me (and I’d argue most of his fans) music is what I always think about when I think about Kanye West. And in music, he Clarke Reader is unassailable. West is the only LINER true genius working NOTES any genre of music right now. There are many extremely talented people, but genius is a whole other ball game. His every release (and we’re up to eight now) have been the epicenter of major musical shifts — not just in rap, but music as a whole. Particular credit goes to his 2008 album, “808s & Heartbreak,” panned by many critics and casual listeners at the time, but which has become perhaps his most influential record. It was even Elton John’s favorite album that year. We wouldn’t have such artists as Drake and Future, among countless others, if not for West’s pushing of emotive, synthy rap. Frankly, if you haven’t given West’s music an honest, open listen, it’s time to do so. What most rubs people the wrong way about West is his earnestness — especially when it comes to his belief in himself. The man has never been anything less that vocal about his talent and skill levels. Even

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exercises — to fully prepare. Yet, all the preparation in the world won’t do any good if technique is poor or training is insufficient. And when it comes to training, Wodzianski said it’s imperative to seek certified instructors, rather than a relative, spouse or partner. “For instance, a husband teaching a wife, not only is that a good way to get into a really big argument, but they’re probably going to learn bad habits,” he said. “Professional instruction is huge, and they should be up to speed with their latest certificamovement screens, as well as proper movetions, so you’re learning from somebody ment analysis, to look for these weaknesses who has the latest and greatest training.” and prescribe a unique treatment plan Dr. Vance Schuring, who along with his for these individuals to get them better,” wife co-owns Denver Sports Medicine in Schuring said. Lakewood, agrees. “There’s huge importance in making Fine line between cavalier, confident sure athletes have the proper technique or After that, it’s a matter of knowing when foundation before they go out and exercise, to be confident rather than cautious, Wisso they don’t injure themselves,” he said. thoff said. “Generally (injuries are caused by) either “I definitely think there’s got to be a faulty training, shoes or musculoskeletal imbalances, not training before they go out balance because I have a lot of people who get injured and then they’re too timid and and do sports specific activities, as well as wind up injuring themselves more,” he not being properly evaluated by a training said. “But I see a lot, especially younger professional. athletes … they just go for it and aren’t Schuring also recommends an evaluacalculating. It’s best to start with something tion in addition to proper training. MtnVista Ad 10.25x4 March2016.2_Layout 1 3/3/16 1:18 PM Page 1 lower first and make sure you can do it “We put people through functional

a cursory Google search of West will show some pretty hilarious memes about his self-confidence. And although he sometimes veers into grandiosity, when it comes to music he’s absolutely correct. He’s far from the first musician with this kind of hubris: Check out John Lennon’s ego or some of the best soundbites from Oasis in its prime. But it’s unusual for a black artist to be this vocal, which may be a large, unadmitted part of it for many people. “The Life of Pablo” is messier than most of West’s albums, but still features the artist scaling some of his highest heights and falling to his dumbest moves. For an artist who helped rap kick its prominent homophobia in the mid-2000s, the lazy misogyny is even more glaring — especially when he’s been called on it so many times. For any other artist, this would be enough to erase him or her from the pop culture lexicon. But it’s a testament to West’s music and production that you’re able to excuse it, if not condone it. He still has a lot of growing to do in some areas. The best part of the Madison Square Garden event wasn’t the celebrity cameos or even the music, but watching West behind his laptop, rapping and dancing along with his music. His joy was contagious. West has taken a lot of flak lately, some of it rightfully so. But those moments highlighted what his best work can do — make you believe in yourself and let go of inhibitions to create what you want. One of my favorite Kanye West quotes isn’t from any song, but from an interview

Outdoor enthusiast Mike Wodzianski, of Golden (center, orange pants), engages in a safety check with some friends from Powder Addiction Grand Adventures before heading down a slope last November at Jones Pass, near Berthoud Falls. A self-described adrenaline junkie, Wodzianski has skied injury-free for more than four decades due to just the right amount of confidence, along with proper equipment, training and pre-ski preparations, including stretching and good nutrition. Photo by Nate Swenson before you just start going.” Trail runner Ellen Lambert Bagnato, of Broomfield, said it was that cavalier approach that contributed to her broken ankle a year ago. “I think that taking things for granted, your ability to avoid injury, to avoid hazards, is easy for some of us to do, but can ultimately lead to injury,” Bagnato said. Once the commitment is made, however, Wodzianski said an athlete has to trust his or her abilities. “You never know what you’re going to see when skiing, and so you have to be comfortable, relaxed with a lot of different conditions,” he said. “I think that keeps the body at ease and you’re a little looser.”

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Kendrick Lamar’s “untitled unmastered,” released on TDE/Aftermath/ Interscope records. Review: Lamar released this EP of demos from his “To Pimp A Butterfly” recording sessions as a surprise on Feb. 11, and it’s still better than most rapper’s full albums. The EP is a powerful blend of free jazz, funk and hip-hop with some of Lamar’s most versatile and relaxed verses. Favorite song: “untitled 06 │06.30.2014.” Lyric that hits me the hardest: “Why you wanna see a good man with a broken heart?” — from “untitled 05 | 09.21.2014.”

with Zane Lowe on the BBC in 2013: “If you’re a Kanye West fan, you’re not a fan of me, you’re a fan of yourself. You will believe in yourself. I’m just the espresso.” Thanks for that lesson, Yeezy. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he’s ready for the haters. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite Kanye West song at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Spring forward Down the hill in Denver and along the Front Range, spring sports present their own pitfalls and potential for injury. One of the most common roots of injury, according to Wisthoff, is essentially eagerness and foolish pride. In other words, spring fever causes many outdoor enthusiasts to forget how they spent the previous three to five months. “For instance, we see (a lot of injuries) when people start running programs,” he said. “They go out and jog six or seven miles and when they come back they have all these injuries because they didn’t start slowly enough.” Trail runner Greg Wobbema, of Lakewood, sees it happen all too often. “I have already (heard) three stories about friends who upped their weekly routines too heavily and ended up with injuries,” he said. “The best advice I ever got was to start small. You make a mistake and hurt something this early in the season, it could have a drastic effect on your entire season.” For some, the key to staying injury free is to simply keep moving. And that’s where the year-long activities afforded to Colorado residents comes into play. “The best way to not get injured in spring is to keep active in winter, whether that is running, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing or the gym,” said Denver all-around athlete, Amy Lease. “To avoid injury, stay active and think about the terrain that exists for your activity.”

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How to tell if your tax pro is right for you If you are one of the 55 percent of individuals who file tax returns via a paid professional, this might be a good time to decide whether that person is meeting your needs and earning his or her fee. There are two main questions to ask right up front: Is this person qualified, and is this person ethical? The person can legally prepare your tax return in Colorado without a license or certification, but you might feel more comfortable with one who has the education, affiliation with professional organizations and (very important) a “preparer tax identification number.” Of course, the ethical ingredient is critical, because you don’t want an unethical preparer to suck you into a compromising situation. Also keep in mind, this person has

access to your financial information and your Social Security number. A few other things to check out and verify: • Service fees. Avoid preparers who base their fee on a percentage of the refund or those who promise larger refunds than other preparers. • Better Business Bureau record. Make sure the preparer’s history is clean. And it helps to know that the preparer has a license through the IRS Office of Enrollment. • Ask for e-ﬁle. Any paid preparer who prepares and files more than 10 returns for clients generally must file the returns electronically. • Proper documentation. Don’t use a preparer who is willing to e-file a return using

the latest pay stub instead of the Form W-2. The IRS requires a W-2. Sometimes, disreputable preparers will suggest to their clients that they sign a blank tax return, with the expectation that the preparer will fill in the details later. This is a big red-flag indication that you might have chosen the wrong preparer, since you have no way of knowing what will end up in that return. Which brings us to the next item of concern: Make sure you review the information on the return and ask questions, because you are responsible for the content, no matter who prepared it. Finally, you will want to ensure that your preparer plans to make himself or herself available for any follow-up issues after the

tax return is filed. Taxpayers can designate their paid tax return preparer or another third party to speak to the IRS concerning issues on the return. Follow these tips and sleep well at night. Regis University graduate Fran Coet founded Coet2 CPAs of Westminster in 1986, and the firm now serves more than 1,000 individuals, corporations, partnerships and other fiduciary entities in their tax-related issues. Fran holds three professional designations and has qualified as an expert witness regarding business valuations, professional ethics and income tax issues in litigation environments, and is a trained instructor of tax law topics. She has also worked for the Internal Revenue Service as a taxpayer service specialist and classroom instructor.

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Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan, front, and Wendy Armstrong of Golden Body Works, give a round of applause March 8 during the International Women’s Day luncheon at Fossil Trace Golf Club in Golden. Photo by Christy Steadman

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Frances Owens, former first lady of Colorado and current community relations manager for the Anchor Center for Blind Children. The area didn’t have a formal observation of International Women’s Day, said Deborah Deal-Blackwell, CEO of IX Power Foundation and an organizer of the event hosted by IX Power Foundation, the Economic Development Commission for the City of Golden and the JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop. “I thought that was a shame because it is an international observance that is well over 100 years old,” DealBlackwell said. The idea behind the luncheon was to bring Jeffco women together, regardless of organization affiliation, to network with those they may not normally meet, Deal-Blackwell said. The event was also meant to be affordable and available for any woman who wanted to attend. “We like to think of it as a friend-

raiser, not a fundraiser,” Deal-Blackwell said. Turnout was great, she said, expecting the Jeffco gathering to become an annual event. The international theme for 2016 was “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality.” Events took place all over the world in more than 40 countries — in New York, the bell at the New York Stock Exchange was rung for gender equality; in London, the Women of the World festival featured a weeklong series of events; in New Delhi, women participated in a march and cycling rally; and in Hong Kong, a gala lunch took place. In Golden, speakers included Kelley Jackson Condon, economic develop-

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Mondays The Arvada Chorale, an auditioned community chorus, rehearses Monday evenings from September to June at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. The chorale performs three concerts a year plus many community events. For audition information, call 720-432-9341, or email info@arvadachorale.org. Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, ﬁnancial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:15-5:30 p.m.; workshop runs 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/checks only). Get help taking the next step with unbiased information and resources. Learn the

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www.paintcare.org • (855) 724-6809

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Holy Thursday - March 24 Mass at 7:00 pm Good Friday - March 25 Stations of the Cross at 3:00 pm Good Friday Service at 7:00 pm Easter Vigil - March 26 Mass at 8:00 pm Easter Sunday - March 27 Masses at 7:45 am & 10:15 am

8:30 & 10 a.m.

Good Friday 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday

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Easter Services

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WEBSITE

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11:30 A.M. & 6:45 P.M.

EASTER UN-BUNNY EVENT SATURDAY, MARCH 26 9:00-11:00 A.M. CHILDREN 3-12 YRS. MAKE CRAFTS, PLAY GAMES, HUNT FOR EGGS AND HEAR THE

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EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP MARCH 27 8:00 A.M. TRADITIONAL 9:30 & 11:00 A.M. CONTEMPORARY

Join us for 2016 Holy Week and Easter Celebrations! Thur., Mar 24 Fri., Mar 25 Sat., Mar 26 Sun., Mar 27

7:00 PM - Maundy Thursday 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM - Good Friday 7:18 PM - The Great Easter Vigil EASTER FESTIVAL SERVICES 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM en Español Brunch, Easter Egg Hunt & Pinata & Fiesta Intercession Episcopal Church 3101 East 100th Ave. (NE corner of 100th Ave & Steele)

Thornton, CO 303.451.8085 / iethornton.net

March 20 – Palm Sunday 10 a.m. – Worship Service w/Palm Parade 11 a.m. – Donkey Rides

7 p.m. – Reflective Worship w/Communion

7:30am, 9:00am & 10:30am

MAUNDY THURSDAY, MARCH 24 GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 25

www.churchofthebeloved-ecc.org (303) 489-7046

March 24 – Maundy Thursday

Easter Services (3/27):

CELEBRATE CHRIST’S RESURRECTION

Palm Sunday, March 19, Saturday 5 pm Holy Thursday, March 24, 6:30 pm: Mass of the Last Supper Good Friday, March 25, 6:30 pm: Veneration of the Cross Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 26, 9 pm Easter Sunday, March 27, 8 am

Children’s programming available all morning

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3031 W. 144TH AVE. BROOMFIELD 303-469-3521

The Ecumenical Catholic Communion offers a wonderful way to celebrate your Catholic faith this Easter. Please join us for a rich, familiar Mass, a small caring community and Communion open to all: families, singles, divorced, remarried, gay or straight, and non-Catholics. There are five ECC parishes in the metro area.

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RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

10500 Grant, Northglenn

Holy Week Services

Palm Sunday

2035 Ellis Street Golden, CO 80401 303·279·2162 www.avumc.org

Church of the Beloved

March 25 – Good Friday

6:30 p.m. – International community dinner

He is Risen! Maundy Thursday Service 7 p.m.

Good Friday Service 7 p.m.

Easter Worship with Holy Communion

at Presbytery Center, 1720 S. Grant St.

7:30 p.m. – Worship with Covenant Community at Presbytery Center

March 26 – Egg-stravaganza

9:30 a.m. – Brunch and egg hunt for children

March 27 – Easter Sunday 9:15 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship 10 a.m. – Worship Service

9 a.m.

Easter breakfast following the service

St. Andrew Lutheran Church 6774 W 66th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003

66th Avenue and Pierce Street (303) 421-5197 • www.StAndrewArvada.org

11500 W. 20th Avenue Lakewood, Colorado 80215 303-238-2482 • www.soth.net

JOIN US FOR OUR EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES

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Join us for Palm Sunday and Holy Week Palm Sunday (March 20 at 10:00am) • “The Gifts of Misfits” from “Gifts of the Dark Wood” • Mark 1:14-15

Maundy Thursday (March 24 at 6:30pm) • Six guests will “visit” in Fellowship Hall • Communion will be served

Good Friday (March 25 Noon-3:00pm) • in the Sanctuary • Scriptures, reflection and meditation

Easter Sunday (March 27 at 10:00am) • “Where We Go from Here” from “Gifts of the Dark Wood”

5592 Independence St. www.arvadapc.org 303-422-3463

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Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church

Golden First Presbyterian Church South Golden Road at W. 16th Ave. 303-279-5591

Holy Thursday: March 24

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7:00pm Mass

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17707 W. 16th Ave

Easter Services at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

Maundy Thursday

March 24th at 7:00pm

Good Friday

March 25th at 7:00pm

Easter Sunday Worship

3:00pm Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

7:00pm Stations and Veneration of the Cross

Holy Saturday: March 26 8:00pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday: March 27 7:00am, 9:00am, and 11:00am Mass

3900 Pierce Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 424-3706 ext. 10

•3/24:

“Traditional Seder Meal Sampling” Presented by Jews For Jesus. 5:30pm and 7:15pm. Please contact the church office for a reservation.

For ages 2-10. 10am-11:30am.

Easter Breakfast. 7:30-10:30am.

•3/25: Good Friday Tenebrae Worship. 7pm •3/26: Community Easter Egg Hunt & Carnival. •3/27: Easter Festival Worship. 7, 9,11am.

March 27th at 8:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

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Celebrate Easter with us! 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

11040 Colorado Blvd. Thornton, CO 80233

303.457.2476

stjohnsthornton.org (across from Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center)

Everyone Welcome! “Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors.”

NORTHGLENN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1605 W. 106th Ave. | Northglenn, CO 80234

303.452.5120 | www.numc.org

Holy Week Maundy Thursday Service March 24 @ 7:00 p.m.

He Is Risen! Easter Sunday Services March 27 @ 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sermon:

Our Faith in Jesus: The Living God Rev. Dr. Michael Motsko Westminster Presbyterian Church 3990 W. 74th (74th & Bradburn) 303-429-8508

Holy Week Schedule

St. John’s Lutheran Church

12735 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, CO 80002 - 303-420-1232

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THINGS TO DO TOP 5

THEATER/FILM

Women and Film Festival The Denver Film Society presents its Women+Film Festival through Sunday, March 20 at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. The festival showcases a high profile, women-centric mix of documentaries, feature presentations and short films. Festival passes include all films and access to receptions and special events. Go to DenverFilm.org. ‘Getting Out’ The Edge Theater presents “Getting Out” through Sunday, April 3, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Released from prison “Arlene” wants to put the past behind and start her life over. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays; and 8 p.m. Monday, March 21. No performance on Sunday, March 13. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www. theedgetheater.com. ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Emperor’s New Clothes” through April 30 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Show presented at 1 p.m. Saturdays. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com for tickets and information. Appropriate for ages 12 and under, and the people who love them.

‘Pinocchio’ Production Colorado ACTS presents “Pinocchio,” a production by 8- to 12-year-old actors. Geppetto wants a son, and his wish comes true when his carved puppet comes to life. Pinocchio has long-nosed consequences when he ventures to all the wrong places to find acceptance. Come along on Pinocchio’s adventures with Jiminy Cricket, Blue Fairy, Sly Fox and more. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at 8270 W. 80th Ave., Suite 1, Arvada. Tickets are sold at the door. New Social Security Law Updates A new Social Security law changes spousal fiscal options. Find out what is changing and whether you or your spouse should take action before May. The free class runs from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at the FirstBank of Belmar, 550 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Learn strategies to reduce SS taxes, avoid the most common filing mistakes and find out if you’re maximizing your benefit. Learn about the pros and cons of today’s retirement income sources. Class is taught by a certified financial planner. Registration is requested. Go to www. joannholstadvisers.com or call 720-2875880 to register. It’s in the Air About one in five people suffers from runny noses, itchy eyes and sinus congestion every spring. These seasonal symptoms are often caused by immune system reacting to harmless airborne substances such as pollen. Wave goodbye to pollen problems by learning what nutrients and foods help support a balanced immune response to airborne irritants. Program is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Natural Grocers, Green Mountain, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www. NaturalGrocers.com/gm or call 303-9865700. Reigning in Carbon Colorado Renewable Energy Society, Jeffco chapter, presents “Reigning in Carbon: The Clean Power Plan” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Learn how the EPA’s Clean Power Plan works and hear an up-to-date analysis of its fate in the courts and what Colorado can do to keep going forward. Program is led by Erin Overturf, senior staff attorney with Western Resource Advocates (http://wradvocates.org/). Contact Martin Voelker at 303-215-1110 or mv@ martinvoelker.com. RSVP at http://tinyurl. com/jcres-rsvp Lakewood Center Presents ‘Ragtime’ The Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company present “Ragtime,” based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow. Performances are Friday, March 25 to Sunday, April 10 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. This sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America tells the story of three families in the pursuit of the American Dream. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, with an additional performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7. For tickets and information, call 303-987-7845, go to www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or stop by the cultural center box office. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events

MUSIC/CONCERTS

Colorado Chamber Players The Arvada Chorale hosts the Colorado Chamber Players in a program that explores the music of Dmitri Shostakovich and his contemporaries, including Aaron Copland, Colorado composer Cecil Efﬁnger and Samuel Barber. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Go to ArvadaChorale.org or call 720-432-9341. For tickets, go to http://www. arvadachorale.org/#!with-a-voice-of-singing/c14wn. Brass Arts Trio Performs Lakewood Cultural Center presents the New York Brass Arts Trio at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Three world-class virtuoso soloists have come together to revolutionize the brass trio. For tickets and information, call 303-987-7845, go to www.Lakewood. org/LCCPresents or stop by the box ofﬁce. Orchestra Showcase The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra presents a special showcase performance featuring its talented musicians performing in small ensembles. The showcase is at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at First United Methodist Church, Golden. A reception with light refreshments will follow the performance and offer an opportunity for audience members to meet the musicians. Tickets are available at the door. Children accompanied by an adult are admitted free. Contact www.jeffsymphony.org or call 303-278-4237. World-Class Pianist to Perform World-class pianist and recording artist Natasha Paremski will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 in a special event added to the Second Tuesdays at Trinity Concert Series at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada. Paremski’s repertoire will include Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” A dessert reception will follow; her CDs will be available. For tickets, call 303-422-3656, ext. 6000 or go to https://www.presbyterianmissionexchange.org/natasha-paremski-tickets.

ART/CRAFTS

Nature Art from Around the World Discover art techniques and materials used by other cultures to make unique and interesting creations. Connect with Japanese, Native American and other peoples by their association with nature through their art. Program runs from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays from March 30 to May 18 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Class is for ages 6-12 years; register by March 27. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada. org/nature for cost and other information. Art Classes, Workshops The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery is beginning new session of art classes and workshops. For registration and information, go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. The gallery is at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.

EVENTS

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Colorado Lutheran Home plans its annual Easter egg hunt and holiday festivities from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at 7991 W. 71st Ave., Arvada. The event is open to the community. The hunt, for ages 0-10, starts right at 9:30 a.m. and it goes fast. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos. Parking is free. Bring an Easter basket. Call 303-403-3059 or go to www.lutheranmedicalcenter.org. Fairy Garden Workshop Create a retreat for the fairies in your life and enjoy the magic. Take home a fairy garden you make in class. Workshop is from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration and materials fee required. Space is limited. Call 303-424-7979 for reservations. Go to www. echters.com or call 303-4247979 for information on this and other Echter’s classes.

Book Club Discusses ‘Founding Brothers’ The next meeting of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters nonfiction book club will focus on discussing “Founding Brothers,” by Joseph J. Ellis. Meeting is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19. “Founding Brothers” looks at some of the enduring arguments our founders wrestled and which still confound our people today: Revolutionary War debts (today think multi-trillion dollar debt), federal vs. state powers (Burns, OR), ideological purity vs. collaborative compromise, slavery (now racial divides), oligarchy vs. virtue and talents. Please read the book in advance of the meetings; public is welcome. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for locations and information. Republican Men’s Club The Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club and friends meet from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave. Cost of food not included in meeting fee. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, are welcome. Upcoming schedule: Monday, March 21, Steve House, chairman, Colorado State Republican Party, “Catching Up and Keeping Up in a Truly Demanding and Important Election Year, 2016”; Monday, March 28, Chris Forsyth, “A New Way to Get Involved and Help with the Judicial Integrity Project.” Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303421-7619. Conspiracies Considered Commonly reported cover-ups, schemes, and secrets will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Conspiracies: What `They’ Don’t Want You to Know,” features a filmed interview with Ross Hemsworth, a well-known radio personality and speaker at conferences addressing conspiracies and conspiracy theories. During the episode, Lifetree participants will be given an opportunity to share their opinions of commonly reported conspiracy theories including the JFK assassination, UFO landings, and genetically engineered viruses. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net. Snowshoe Trips APEX/Community Recreation Center plans a snowshoe trip Tuesday, March 22. Registration required. Stop by the center at 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, or call 303-425-9583 to register or for more information. Natural Grocers’ Eggcellent Adventure Enjoy a healthy Easter egg hunt with activities and prizes Friday, March 25 at Natural Grocers. Hunts are at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, and at 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www. NaturalGrocers.com. Composting & Soil Improvement Recycle your yard waste and watch your garden thrive. Learn how to create the ‘black gold” that nourishes your garden. Class is from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.echters.com or call 303-424-7979 for information on this and other Echter’s classes. Hall of Fame Nomination The Jefferson County Historical Commission is seeking nominations for the 2016 Jefferson County Hall of Fame. Nominations may be made for living or deceased people who have helped mold and shape the history of Jefferson County. Individuals may be nominated for contributions in fields of writing, research, photography, politics, business, community service, education or culture. Nominations must be received by May 1. To obtain nomination forms and get more information, visit www.historicjeffco.org or contact Dennis Dempsey at 303 271-8734 or ddempsey@jeffco.us. Gardens Wanted The Lakewood Arts Council is looking for gardens to be on its annual garden tour. The tour is Saturday, June 25, and includes a self-guided tour of six to seven gardens in the west metro area, with lunch for ticket holders included at the council’s new gallery location at Lamar Station Plaza (near Casa Bonita). Garden hosts may preview the garden tour Friday, June 24. If you’re an avid gardener and would like to share your hard work, contact Ann Quinn at 303-881-7874 or annquinn75@gmail.com as soon as possible. Go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.

HEALTH

Paleo Wraps Are you stuck in a lunch-time rut? Break the bread habit by learning how to make a delicious paleo lettuce wrap instead. Cooking healthy paleo dishes doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming. Program is from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 19, at Natural Grocers, Green Mountain, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers. com/gm or call 303-986-5700. Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonﬁls Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonﬁls.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Sunday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood; Tuesday, March 22, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Union Tower, 165 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood; Wednesday, March 23, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., National Park Service, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood; Thursday, March 31, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood. Calendar continues on Page 21

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Marketplace

Calendar Advertise: 303-566-4100

Omega-3 Recipes for Optimal Health Ever wonder what makes omega-3’s so essential to our quality of life? These unique fats are vital to optimal health and play a key role in brain, heart and weight and joint health. Try out simple, everyday omega-3 rich recipes from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Public Notice

Historical Castle Rock garage available for free

to interested parties willing to incur all costs associated with its relocation. Current owners hope to build a new 3 car garage sometime this year in place of their older 20 x 20 garage which may have some historical value. We believe the existing garage was built between 1929 and 1936. The garage is not entirely in its original form. It has been painted, has a new roof and the original accordion push style door was replaced with a single electric door. See Photos below. Parties interested in relocating the garage should email csugrad75@gmail.com no later than April 5th, 2016.

DOES ANYONE KNOW THIS MAN?

My name is Sherry and I live in Tennessee. I am reaching out to the people of Colorado for help in finding my dearest friend, STEVEN (STEVE) EARL PERMENTER. He is 5”11, has brown eyes and dark brown hair. He was last seen wearing a full beard. Birth date:11-17-1960. The pictures attached are older photos. Steve is 55 years old now. His last known whereabouts were in the Brighton and Westminster areas of Colorado between April and July of 2015. Steve deserves to know that he is not alone in this world and that there is someone that loves him unconditionally. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Please text or call 931-305-3959. I work during the day so leave a message if no answer and I will return your call. Steve, I know you said this would happen. It’s been a long time coming. You also said to make sure that I found you because you didn’t want to miss it. It’s been a long journey but I have found you in Colorado; just don’t know exactly where. I need some help. Please contact me! Forever yours. Love, Sherry

Auctions

Estate Sales

Auction on 03/27/2016 at 9AM Units:18,25,100: Home appliances & furniture, commercial equipment, misc items U-Store-It CO 3311 W. 97th Ave Westminster, CO 80031 (720)217-9647 for more info.

LUCKY IRISH ESTATE SALE

Misc. Notices Family researcher seeking info &pic Great grandma Vada Dyer b. 1872 Naomi Blumfield, then Nevada Dorsey Vada Herring, Vada Dyer 870-404-8539 Non-Profit Volunteers Needed!

Join the Halcyon Hospice volunteer team and impact a patient’s life. Volunteers share their time as companions, provide shopping assistance, bereavement support, office assistance and much more! All training is provided and you can serve near your home, weekdays or weekends. For more information , contact volunteer@myhalcyon.org or Volunteer Services at 303-329-0870 OPOCS SINGLES CLUB-55 PLUS Receive a monthly newsletter Listing all of our monthly activities Thru out all of the metro areas Meet new friends and join the fun!!!!!! Call JoAnn Cunningham (Membership Chair person) @ 303- 751-5195 Or Mary Riney ( President) @ 303-985-8937 Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

Feed, Seed, Grain, Hay Pasture 40 acres with creek for cows only max 10 including calfs North East of Kiowa $250 No Horses 303-940-1021

4223 Kestrel Place, Castle Rock, CO 80109 9am - 4pm : Thu, Fri, Sat : March 17, 18, 19 Chockfull of great inventory this liquidation features nice furniture, kitchen items and small appliances, electronics, household goods and decor, artwork, tools, camping equipment, yard and garden items and more! More info, map, pictures www.weekendcache.com

MERCHANDISE

303-257-0164

Firewood Pine/Fir & Aspen

Split & Delivered $250 a cord Stacking available extra $25 Delivery charge may apply Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Free Stuff

Arvada Moving/ Garage Sale

Furniture

ARVADA ESTATE SALE 6720 Allison Street 80004 Thursday March 17th Sunday March 20th 9am 1950's Furniture, Antique Glassware, Mid Century Nick Nack's, Tools, Lots of Misc. 303-422-5909

NutriSoft Peletized Gypsum 40 pound bag free 303-432-2626

Musical GRAND PIANO: 6’ WEBER, satin ebony. Excellent for party rental or entertainment venue with a removable piano bar which seats 10-12. Instrument is in excellent condition, case is in good condition. Photos available. $5,000 OBO. Professional move available. 303-988-1092.

Sporting goods Camping Gear

FOR SALE Used in good to like new condition. Coleman Duel-Fuel Stove, Dual-Fuel Lantern, & Flourescent Lantern, 3 Mountainsmith Backpacks, 20degree Slumberjack sleeping bag, 3man REI Dome tent. Send email address for Photos, Pricing, & Details. Gary 303-988-0200 gary@beaverbuilt.com Spin Fishing Gear FOR SALE Used in like new condition. 6'6" Shimano spinning rod & reel, Abu Garcia reel, Mitchel reel, assorted Rapala, Fox, Mepps lures, and assorted spin fishing tackle. Send email address for Photos, Pricing, & Details. Gary 303-988-0200 gary@beaverbuilt.com

PETS

Dogs Buy a dog from a store or online & they will breed the mother again, & AGAIN, & AGAIN, & AGAIN,..... Visit CanineWelfare.org & learn how to find healthy puppies & AVOID PUPPY MILLS!

Garage Sales

Estate Sales

2 used snowmobiles & new trailer (paid $200) Great buy for all at $500 303-771-1688

ELECTRIC BICYCLES

FREE - 5 ceiling fans for handyman - you pick up (303)432-2626

12837 West 78th Circle Arvada 80005 Saturday March 19th 9am Freezer, Sleeper Couch, China, Glassware, Silverware, Framed Pictures, Lamps, Books, Large Coffee Maker, Luggage, Folding Chairs, BBQ Grill, Wall Clock, Clothing, Blankets and more

Miscellaneous

Bicycles

No Drivers License Needed No Registration Needed No Insurance Needed No Gas Needed Fun & Easy to ride Adult 2-Wheel Bicycles and 3-Wheel trikes New & used all makes & prices CALL NOW

Beautiful 9 piece hardwood dining room set excellent condition. Asking $475/obo (303)791-8211 Solid Maple1960 Dining room table and 6 chairs $250 (303)906-1171 view pictures online coloradocommunitymedia.com

Medical Electric Hospital Bed Excellent Condition $300 Wheel Chair $100 303-404-0124

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Horse & Tack Eagle's Nest Ranch

Benefit Yard & Tack Sale March 18th & 19th 9AM-4PM both days No early birds All sales final 40757 County Road 21 Elizabeth On the corner of Singing Hills & CR 21

Autos for Sale 99' Ford 350 7.3 Super Duty Diesel Club Cab, One Ton, Great Cond. Lots of new: Tires, Brakes, Alt., Oil Pump, Trans.. Custom Lumber Rack, $7495/obo (719)748-0317

Aromatherapy 101 Explore “Aromatherapy: The Art and Science of Using Plant Oils for Treatment,” from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Thursday, March 25 at Rolling Sands Yoga Boutique and Fitness Store, 5709 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy that takes into account the mind, body, and spirit, as well as one’s lifestyle, stress levels, eating patterns, etc. Aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years to lift moods, relax the nervous system, stimulate the brain, reduce anxiety, and more. This Aromatherapy class will be led by Brandi Wilcox, the founder of Inhalations. Call 303-422-1452 for reservations, or sign up on the Rolling Sands Facebook page. Class is

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for skiing or snowshoeing with your pet. Be sure to check the rules before doing this as each golf course is different. One way to protect your dog’s paws from the cold is to apply topical protection such as Bag Balm or Mushers Secret. These products offer minimal protection from the elements but can be a more desirable alternative than trying to get your dog to wear boots. Canine footwear is difficult to keep on, much more expensive, and can be very annoying for your pet. Mushers Secret can be found online or at pet stores and Bag Balm can be purchased at drug stores, pet or farm stores. What about coats? A dog’s natural coat will generally offer adequate protection when going on a neighborhood walk. However, if your dog has shorthair and you are going to be out for an extended period of time, you may want to consider

Arvada Press 21 free; donations are accepted. Nutritional Coaching Megan Grover, master of medical science and nutritional health coach at the Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, offers free one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions for the public. Call the store at 303-423-0990 for an appointment.

EDUCATION

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Ralston Valley’s run ends in Final Four Mustangs make the most of their season before falling to Highlands Ranch By Scott Stocker Special to Colorado Community Media The Mustangs ran a little wild in the second half of the Class 5A Final Four March 10 at the University of Colorado-Boulder’s Coors Event Center. Too bad they were tamed for the first half. Ralston Valley played on an equal level against Highlands Ranch in the second half but, after trailing 28-13 in the first, the game became a foregone conclusion. The Mustangs dropped to 23-4 on the season while the Falcons flew on to a 26-1 record. Highlands Ranch would be dealt its second loss of the season March 12, falling 47-32 to ThunderRidge. The points certainly didn’t fall in favor for Ralston Valley’s first Final Four appearance. While 6-foot junior Sarah Bevington had a pretty good night scoring with 22 points, she was the only player on her team to reach double figures. Michaela Shaklee was next in line with eight points, followed by Chloe Gillach with seven. “We missed the free throws and even our shots at point blank range tonight,” said Ralston Valley Coach Jeff Gomer. “We just didn’t have the defense. It something to work on, but I think the girls are going to rebound for next year’s season in very good form.” The good thing to come out of the game and season is the fact that Ralston Valley will lose just one player — 6-foot senior forward Hannah Weber. From all the experience returning for Ralston Valley, it appears the Mustangs will be ready to gallop into the 2016-2017 season. “The girls were dedicated and they played with a lot of heart this season,” Gomer said. “This year was a step up and I’m excited for our team this season, and what we should be able to accomplish next season.” Weber has been pleased with her senior campaign and has nothing to

Ralston Valley’s Samantha Van Sickle snares an offensive rebound ahead of Highlands Ranch’s Blair Braxton (11), as opponents Leilah Vigil and Sarah Bevington also battle for position during first-half action of the Class 5A girls basketball Final Four game March 10 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder.

Ralston Valley’s Sarah Bevington drives against Highlands Ranch’s Leilah Vigil during the first half of a March 10 girls basketball state championship semifinal at the Coors Events Center. Bevington led all scorers with 22 points in the losing effort, as the Falcons prevailed 66-46, setting up a rematch in the 5A championship against ThunderRidge. Photos by Stefan Brodsky

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RV: Ashley Van Sickle 1 2-2 4, Samantha Van Sickle 0 0-0 0, Makela Shaklee 2 2-4 8, Abby Wright 1 0-0 3, Chloe Gillach 2 2-3 7, Shelby Nichols 0 0-0 0, Hannah Weber 1 0-0 2, Alessia Capley 0 0-0 0, Sarah Bevington 9 4-4 22. Totals: 16 10-13 46. Threepoint baskets: Shaklee (2), Gillach, Wright. Fouls: 14. Fouled out: None. HR: Jordan Matthews 0 0-1 0, Tori Beck 0 0-0 0, Tommi Olson 0 1-2 1, Blaire Braxton 9 0-0 18, Courtney Humbarger 1 0-0 3, Autumn Watts 0 0-0 0, Symore Starks 7 2-4 16, Kasey Neubert 0 0-0 0, Brianne Stiers 5 5-7 15, Leilah Vigil 5 3-5 13. Totals: 27 11-19 46. Three-point baskets: Humbarger. Fouls: 16. Fouled out: None. good thoughts about her teammates and next year’s season. “It has been a great season for me

and I couldn’t be more proud of my teammates and coach,” Weber said. “I don’t think many expected us to get

this far this season. Highlands Ranch just came out and got the best of us. They were more mental on the court than we were tonight and they just seem to come here every year. “I’m not sure where I’m going to go for college, but the University of Colorado is in the picture,” Weber said from the floor of the university’s event center. “I don’t think I’ll play college basketball. I’m just not sure. Again, thanks to all my teammates and Coach Gomer for a fine year.” Bevington was also excited about the game and her season with Ralston Valley, and the 6-foot junior forward hopes she and the team can continue Mustangs continues on Page 23

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OVERTIME

It will be strange to visit Cherry Creek and not see Mike Brookhart either coaching on the sidelines or visiting with someone while watching a Bruins athletic team compete. I can remember covering games decades ago while writing for the Rocky Mountain News and Brookhart was play-

ing for the Bruins. Brookhart, a 1979 Cherry Creek graduate and three-sport letterman who went on to play baseball at Northern Colorado, has resigned after 14 seasons as the Cherry Creek boys basketball coach. He said he would like to continue coaching. “I just won’t be coaching at Cherry Creek,” he said. Brookhart was a teacher and dean at Creek but retired before this school year. He stayed on as basketball coach, and the Bruins advanced to the state quarterfinals, where they lost in overtime to Chatfield earlier this month. He also doubled as the Bruins’ head

football coach for four seasons, stepping down after the 2011 campaign. Now, he’s made a tough decision to move on to another school. “I’m going to coach,” Brookhart said. “I told our principal that this was going to be my last year at Cherry Creek. I need a change. It is not only good for the individual but the program too. “I’ll be OK with that. I’ll miss it and it’s been nothing but a great career. I’ll always be a Bruin and I wish them success in everything they do. I’ve been really happy.” So what’s the next coaching job for the 55-year-old Brookhart? “Nothing that I can talk about this second,” he said. Back on the pitch Area teams ranked in the preseason CHSAANow.com girls soccer poll are off to a hot start, going 10-2-2 after the first week of the season. In Class 5A, Mountain Vista (2-0-0) was ranked third, Cherry Creek (1-1-0) fourth, ThunderRidge (2-0-0) seventh, Ralston Valley (2-0-0) eighth and Rock Canyon (1-0-0) 10th. Preseason rankings in Class 4A had Ponderosa (1-0-1) seventh, Standley Lake (1-1-0) eighth and Wheat Ridge ninth (00-1) ninth.

Mountain Vista and Cherry Creek squared off, with the Golden Eagles earning a 3-1 win. And, Ponderosa and Wheat Ridge tied 1-1 in another top 10 matchup. Lutheran football coach moves on Blair Hubbard’s tenure as Lutheran’s football coach was two seasons. Hubbard has been named the new football coach at Class 4A Broomfield and the Lions are now searching for a replacement. In his first season as Lions coach in 2014, Lutheran was undefeated until a loss in the first round of the playoffs. Hubbard’s two-year record was 16-5 at the Parker school. Hubbard coached for 15 seasons at Faith Christian before coming to Lutheran. Rugby player goes 10-for-10 Sophomore Duncan Swanson, who was the kicker last season for the Douglas County football team, accomplished an amazing feat by converting 10-of-10 conversions on a windy day March 5 for the Castle Rock Pirates rugby team in a win over Summit County. “I’ve been around rugby for a long time and I’ve never witnessed that before, and what made it even more unbelievable is the wind running at about 20 mph,”

said Pirates coach Robbie Winter. A rugby conversion is like kicking the extra point in football. But in rugby, the conversion kick is taken from a perpendicular line making the conversions much harder. Swanson scored two tries and had 30 points during the game. Vista wins Western Slope Open Mountain Vista opened the girls tennis season March 12 by winning the Western Slope Open in Grand Junction. The Golden Eagles amassed 197 points to win the tournament with Heritage coming in third and Ralston Valley was fifth. Vista had champions in five different categories of competition. Casey Zhong won the No. 1 singles championship for Vista and Madi Allen was the No. 3 singles winner. Ashlen Grote and Alex Begler won at No. 1 doubles for Vista, while Amy Zhong and Sami Bheemreddy were first at No. 3 doubles. Hannah Smith and Hunter Ernest were the No. 4 doubles winners. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP RALSTON VALLEY MUSTANGS BASEBALL Ralston Valley, Palmer After a nine-run third inning, Ralston Valley shut out Palmer 10-0 during the March 11 home non-conference game. Key performers: Senior Peter Carlson led the team in batting with a 1.000 batting average, three hits, two runs and four runs batted in. He also had one home run. Sophomore Luke Leisenring had nine putouts.

scored three goals, Kaiser had four assists. BOYS LACROSSE The boys lacrosse team will play their first match against Eaglecrest March 19. GIRLS LACROSSE Ralston Valley 20, Heritage/Littleton 2 The Mustangs beat Heritage/Littleton by 18 points during their March 12 non-conference game. Senior Marin Felsoci scored six goals and five assists. Sophomore Caela McCartney saved four goals.

GIRLS SOCCER Ralston Valley 12, Glenwood Springs 2 Ralston Valley beat Glenwood Springs 12-2 during the March 12 non-conference away match. Key performers: Seniors Rachel Bolin and TRACK AND FIELD Alyssa Kaiser each scored three goals. Kaiser Ralston Valley Meet had five assists. The Mustangs attended the March 11 Ralston Valley Meet at the Jeffco Stadium. Ralston Valley 10, Grand Junction 0 The Mustangs shut out Grand Junction dur- Following are the team’s top performers. Emily Hipp took fifth in the 200-meter dash ing the non-conference match March 11. with a time of 27.94 seconds. Kourtney Cole Key performers: Seniors Rachel Bolin, took fourth in the high jump with a score of Alyssa Kaiser and Alaina Snedden each

4-06.00. Sienna Vessa took third in pole vault with a score of 8-00.00. Carson Hunt took fifth in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.46 seconds. He also placed sixth in the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.70 seconds. Sophomore Gavin Jones took fourth in the 3200-meter run with a time of 10:52.99. Junior Tyler Shannon took first in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 15.38 seconds. Ethan Vowles took first in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 42.51 seconds. Columbine Invitational The Mustangs girls team took first in the Lakewood Columbine Invitational on March 12. Senior London Evans took first in the 100- and 200-meter runs with times of 12.20 and 25.22 seconds, respectively. Senior Katherine Bearup took first in the 1600and 3200-meter with times of 05:32.06 and 12:11.98, respectively. The Mustangs boys team took seventh in the Lakewood Columbine Invitational on

GIRLS SOCCER Arvada , Denver North The Bulldogs played Denver North in a March 11 game. Scores were unavailable as of press time. Skyview 10, Arvada 0

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down the same successful path. “I’m proud and honored as to how we have grown and prospered this season,” Bevington said. “I just would not what to play for anyone else. It definitely has been exciting to make the Final Four and definitely helps in our learning and playing experience. “Highlands Ranch came out physically and we just couldn’t contain them when we should have,” she added. “We knew they would be a very tough opponent, but we just felt we could stay with them. It just didn’t work out.” The season has been a good workout for the Ralston Valley girls. The other

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Arvada fell 10-0 to the Skyview wolverines during the March 10 away non-conference match. TRACK AND FIELD Fort Morgan Invitational The Arvada Bulldogs track and field team met for a non-conference meet March 12 at Fort Morgan High School. Key performers: Senior Courtney Raab took third in the girls 200-meter dash with a time of 28.07 seconds. Sophomore Savion Moore took eighth in the boys 1600-meter run with a time of 5:09.86. Senior Hayden Green took fourth in the boys 200-meter dash with a time of 24.54 seconds.

three losses came to winning, playoffbound teams ThunderRidge, Lakewood and Broomfield, with the former going on to win the state title. Ralston Valley was also able to gain at bit of revenge against Broomfield on their second meeting, defeating the Eagles, 74-58, in the state quarterfinals en route to the Final Four. “Making the Final Four makes us all feel proud and honored,” Shaklee said. “I just don’t want to play with anyone else. We came out strong this season and overall, we’ve had a great year. We definitely couldn’t seem to defend in the first half and Highlands Ranch is such a great team. We were (league) co-champs with Lakewood and hopefully we will have a great year next season.” Lakewood, consequently, was beaten by ThunderRidge, 56-37, in the quarterfinals

BOYS SWIMMING Angel Invite The Mustangs took third place during the March 12 Angel Invite multi-team meet in Denver. Nicholas Fox took first in the 100 backstroke with a time of 54.30 seconds. Freshman Sam Cowling took second in the 200 free with a time of 1:53.19. Junior Graham Williams took fifth in the 500 rree event with 5:13.11. Jeffco Mini The Mustangs took third place during the March 12 Jeffco Mini multi-team meet in Littleton. The Ralston Valley relay team took first in the 400 free relay. Freshman Sam Cowling took third in the 500 free with a time of 5:25.62. Junior Graham Williams took second in the 100 free with a time of 52.67 seconds.

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ARVADA BULLDOGS BASEBALL Arvada 17, Florence 4 Arvada beat Florence 17-4 during the March 12 non-conference home game. Key performers: Junior Jaden Mortimer led the team in batting with a 0.750 batting average, three hits, four runs and three runs batted in.

March 12. Sophomore Gavin Jones took 11th in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:13.71. Senior Branden Bohling took eighth in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:57.58.

BASEBALL The Eagles play their first game against Thunderbird High School in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 22. GIRLS SOCCER The Eagles will play their first match against The Academy on March 17. TRACK AND FIELD Ralston Valley Meet The Eagles attended the March 11 Ralston Valley Meet at the Jeffco Stadium. Following are the team’s top performers. Junior Sarah Yocum took first in the girls 100- and 200-meter dash with times of 12.63 and 26.05 seconds, respectively. She also took first in the 100- and 300-meter

hurdles with times of 14.70 and 45.34 seconeds, respectively. Sophomore Gabriella Keister took 10th in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 18.60 seconds and third in the girls long jump with a score of 14-11.75. Senior Josh Marquardt took 10th in the boys 3200-meter run with a time of 11:11.07. Sophomore Ben Rockwell took second in the boys 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.59 seconds and he took seventh in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 45.46 seconds.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP POMONA PANTHERS BASEBALL The Panthers play their first game against Fossil Ridge March 29. GIRLS SOCCER Pomona 0, Littleton 3 The Panthers fell to the Littleton Lions 3-0 during their March 12 non-conference game. Eaglecrest 4, Pomona 0 Pomona lost 4-0 to the Eaglecrest Raptors during their March 10 home non-conference game. TRACK AND FIELD Ralston Valley Meet The Panthers attended the March 11 Ralston Valley Meet at the Jeffco Stadium. Following are the team’s top performers. Senior Mallie Bruce took ninth in the girls 1600-meter run with 6:11.48. Junior Makaila Chadwick took ninth in the girls high jump with a score of 4-02.00. Senior Angee Grant took ninth in the girls long jump with a score of 14-04.00. Senior Vincent Workman took second in the boys 800-meter run with a time of 1:59.82. Junior Andres Borrego took ninth in the boys long jump with a score of 18-00.50. Sophomore Ezekiel Creps and junior Isaiah Hirtler took second and third, respectively, in the boys shot put.

Creps scored 41-08.25 and Hirtler scored 40-11.50. Columbine Invitational The Panthers girls team took sixth in the Lakewood Columbine Invitational on March 12. Sophomore Haley Smallwood took first in the 400-meter run with a time of 1:03.82. Senior Hannah McClure took first in the shot put with a distance of 40 feet, 6.75 inches. The Panthers boys team took first in the Lakewood Columbine Invitational on March 12. The relay team placed first in the 4x200 meter relay. Senior Danny Williams took first in the triple jump with a distance of 44 feet,10.50 inches. He also took first in the high jump with a distance of 6 feet, 2 inches. Sophomore Max Borghi took second in the 100- and 200-meter run with a time of 10.83 and 22.12 seconds, respectively. BOYS SWIMMING Pomona, Arvada West at Wheat Ridge The Panthers placed third in their non-conference meet at Wheat Ridge High School, March 11. Freshman Chad Wolfe took first in the 100 breast with a time of 01:07.73. Sophomore Brycen Meyer took first in the 500 free with a time of 5:22.75.

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The Wildcats girls team placed fifth in Lakewood’s Columbine Invitational on March 12. The relay team took first in the 4x400 meter relay. Senior Alyson Ochs took third in the 400 meter run with a time of 1:05.86. Sophomore Amber Valdez took second in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:30.20. The Wildcats boys team placed sixth in Lakewood’s Columbine Invitational on March 12. The relay team took first in the 4x400. Cole Howes took fourth in the 400-meter run with a time of 52.50 seconds. Senior Ryan Lee took fourth in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:08.27. BOYS SWIMMING Pomona, Arvada West at Wheat Ridge The Wildcats placed second during their nonconference meet at Wheat Ridge High School, March 11. Sophomore Spencer Mousseau took first in one-meter diving with a final score of 263.35. Junior Chris Lively took second in the 50 free with a time of 24.23 seconds. He also took third in the 100 fly with a time of 01:02.77.

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NEWS IN A HURRY CASA volunteers needed April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties is looking for more volunteers to serve children within the court system. Previous experience is not necessary, and training for new volunteers will begin on April 11. Training consists of about 15 hours in-person sessions, and 15 hours of independent study. In-person sessions take place at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, in Golden. For more information, contact Tiffany Schlag at 303-271-6537 or tiffanyschlag@casajeffcogilpin. com. CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties is also having its Champions for Children Breakfast, a free event that takes place 7:30-8:30 a.m. April 7 at Denver Marriott West, 1717 Denver West Blvd. in Golden. To reserve a spot, an R.S.V.P. must be made by April 1. To R.S.V.P., contact Melissa Hellmuth at 303271-6539 or melissahellmuth@casajeffcogilpin. com. Check-in for the breakfast begins at 7:10 a.m. The event will include a breakfast meal, guest speakers and plenty of opportunities to learn about the work that CASA does, and volunteer opportunities. To learn more, visit www.casajeffcogilpin.com. National Western Mining Conference The Colorado Mining Association’s 118th National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition takes place March 21-24 at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. in downtown Denver. The event is to help mining companies, vendors and investors identify opportunities and strategies for success in Colorado’s $9 billion mining industry. The conference and expo will offer attendees an opportunity to hear from state and national leaders in the industry and government, who will provide the latest insights into the developments, both economic and political, that will shape the industry’s future. Conference attendees include representatives from every mineral industry in Colorado, purchasers, mine personnel, top executives and industry experts, vendors and suppliers.

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Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found

To learn more or register, visit www.coloradomining.org. Discussion on political ads The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado is inviting the public to a discussion on political ads in an election year at 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 23 at The Alliance Center, 1536 Wynkoop St. in Denver. The event will include guest speakers, and the opportunity to learn about the Political TV Ad Tracker, a new tool developed by Internet Archive to patrol televised political ads during elections. It tracks the frequency with which ads are aired, the geographic markets and TV stations on which they’re aired, and information on what bodies are behind the scenes funding and designing the ads, helping us to better understand where certain campaign messages are truly coming from - and where they’re aimed. For more information or to register, visit www. sustainablecolorado.org. Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation The 23rd annual Industry Awards Appreciation Breakfast, put on by the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation, takes place at 7-9 a.m. March 31 at the Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada. The breakfast will recognize Jefferson County’s primary employers, individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the economic vitality of Jefferson County. For more information, visit www.jeffcoedc.org or contact Carol Grantano at 303-202-2965. Fabric & Friends luncheon The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum’s 20th annual Fabric & Friends Fundraising Luncheon takes place 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 2 at the Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada. The luncheon includes a live and silent auction, choice of lunch entrée and cash bar. Master of ceremonies is David Taylor and auctioneer is Walt Partridge. Cost for the event is $50 per person, of which $23 is tax-deductible. For more information or to register, visit the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum’s website at www. rmqm.org or call 303-2770377. at denverapplepi.com. Golden Optimists meet every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Windy Saddle Cafe, 1110 Washington Ave., Golden. More information about the group is available at Goldenoptimist.org. Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

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The City of Arvada wants you City hosts first job fair for seasonal, volunteer and full-time employees By Crystal Anderson | canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Arvada will host its first job fair March 23 to promote positions available within various departments and the city’s values. “We hope to have a great turnout and hope to market Arvada,” said Annie Swan, a city employment specialist. “It really is a great

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Before you come This year, the fair will feature largely seasonal positions, but will also have information on potential full-time jobs and how residents can volunteer. Swan suggested residents bring resumes and practice interviewing skills such as making eye contact, having a firm handshake and asking thoughtful questions. The city is a large entity with 14 departments and more than 700 employees. Job seekers should research the city and the departments in which they’re interested, Swan said.

place to work and we want people to come out and see why.” From 1 to 6 p.m., job seekers can check out booths at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Ralston Rd., highlighting city departments hiring for seasonal, volunteer and

Seasonal jobs Several seasonal positions are available within the parks, golf and hospitality and streets departments this year. Hiring managers will be on-site to discuss available positions and their departments, review resumes and possibly perform interviews. Start-time with these positions vary, but in general will be in either April or May.

full-time employees. Job seekers will be able to talk one-on-one with managers. “We hope to walk them through the process,” Swan said. “And when they get in, hopefully, they find the right fit and start filling out applications.”

Volunteer opportunities The city will also showcase a variety of departments where residents can volunteer. The Majestic View Nature Center and the Arvada Reservoir, for instance, are seeking many volunteers. Exact positions and information will be available during the fair.

Full-time positions At this time, the city is not seeking full-time employees, but Swan said it has forecast a need for fulltime work later this year in the following departments: Public Safety, specifically Police and Communications, Public Works, Utility and IT. Information on these positions will be available to review and discuss with managers. Resumes will be accepted. For more information on the city or to check out potential job vacancies in advance, visit www.arvada. org.

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Public Notices Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DENTAL PATIENT RECORDS DESTRUCTION NOTICE: This is a notice that the following dentists' (Mark A Riegel DMD, William Green DDS and Stuart Singer DDS) charts will be destroyed for patients who have not visited one of these dental offices for the years prior to and including 2008. If you desire your records, please contact Dr. Mark Riegel's office prior to April 29, 2016. The contact number is 303.424.2222. Legal Notice No.: 44460 First Publication: March 10, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher:Golden Transcript and the Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE

Attention patients of Dr. Gregory Bennett. This is a notice that Dr. Gregory Bennett will be destroying dental records for patients who have not visited his dental office for the years prior to and including year 2009. If you desire your records, please contact the dental office at 303421-7611 prior to April 30th, 2016. Legal Notice No.: 44477 First Publication: March 10, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript The Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., March 29, 2016 to Diamond Contracting Corporation for work related to Project No. 14-SR-01 and performed under that contract dated October 27, 2014 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Diamond Contracting Corp. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this March 1, 2016

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Legal Notice No.: 44495 First Publication: March 10, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Cimarron Metropolitan District, Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2016 is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected: Brian Daly: until the second regular election (May 5, 2020) Patrick Vaughn: until the second regular election (May 5, 2020) Creig Veldhuizen: until the second regular election (May 5, 2020) DATED: March 1, 2016 /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official for the Cimarron Metropolitan District c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80203-1254 Phone: 303-592-4380 Legal Notice No.: 44551 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Vauxmont Metropolitan District, Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2016 is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected: David M. Nocera: until the second regular election (May 5, 2020) Patrick Vaughn: until the second regular election (May 5, 2020) Creig Veldhuizen: until the second regular election (May 5, 2020) Brian Mulvany: until the next regular election (May 8, 2018) DATED: March 1, 2016 /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official for the Vauxmont Metropolitan District c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80203-1254 Phone: 303-592-4380 Legal Notice No.: 44552 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT March 17, 2016 City of Arvada, Colorado PO Box 8101, Arvada, Colorado 80001-8101 720-898-7494 On or about April 17, 2016 the City of Arvada, Colorado will submit a Substantial Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). That Substantial Amendment will cancel the use of $236,260 in CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds for the Terrace Park Improvements project and allocate those funds to the: Carr Street Pedestrian Improvements project for sidewalk and pedestrian ac-

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of BORN THIS WEEK: You approach life in a Arvada Project No. 16-WA-01 entitled 2016 Water Main Replacement will be rewise and measured manner, which gives you ceived at the office of the City Engineer an edge in many areas. until 10:00 am on April 5, 2016 and then publicly opened and read aloud. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. 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Bid documents Schedule forms and the Project List may may also be obtained at the office of the be examined at the following locations: City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per City of Arvada Engineering Division set, which is non-refundable. 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE 80002 MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Aven1400 LF Furnish and Install 12” through ue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 24” PVC Waterline iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 15,000 LF Furnish and Install 8” PVC 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Waterline Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System 26 EA Furnish and Install Fire Hydrant at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com Assembly No cost bid documents may be obtained 2 EA Furnish and Install 12” Gate Valve at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on & Box or after March 17, 2016. 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A ness crosspan copy of the Standards may be obtained 36 EA Remove concrete and install ADA from the office of City Engineer upon a Handicap Ramp Miscellaneous items such as asphalt renon-refundable payment of $50.00. The moval and patching, stormwater BMP’s, Standards are also available in the Engintraffic control, etc. eering section of the City’s web site at Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers www.arvada.org. Holders will be notified must be familiar with the current City of when supplemental revisions and addiArvada Engineering Code of Standards tions are available as they are adopted. and Specifications for the Design and Holders are responsible for keeping curConstruction of Public Improvements, rent their City of Arvada Engineering Code dated January 12, 2016 which will be of Standards and Specifications. combined with the Bid Documents to form Project Engineer for the work is the Contract Documents for the Project. A William S. Jennings, P.E. copy of the Standards may be obtained Phone 720-898-7643 from the office of the City Engineer upon a CITY OF ARVADA non-refundable payment of $50.00. HoldTimothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer ers will be notified when supplemental reLegal Notice No.: 44566 visions and additions are available as they First Publication: March 17, 2016 are adopted. The Standards are also Last Publication: March 31, 2016 available at no cost on the City's web site Publisher: Golden Transcript at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsWheat Ridge Transcript ible for keeping current their City of Arand the Arvada Press vada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Manager for the work is Public Notice John Arko, Telephone 720-898-7662. Timothy R. 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NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT March 17, 2016 City of Arvada, Colorado PO Box 8101, Arvada, Colorado 80001-8101 720-898-7494 On or about April 17, 2016 the City of Arvada, Colorado will submit a Substantial Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). That Substantial Amendment will cancel the use of $236,260 in CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds for the Terrace Park Improvements project and allocate those funds to the: Carr Street Pedestrian Improvements project for sidewalk and pedestrian access improvements on Carr Street between W. 52nd Avenue and W. 54th Place in Arvada, Colorado Additional project information is available for public review and comment at the Housing Preservation and Resources Division of the City of Arvada Community Development Department, 8001 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado and may be examined weekdays 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Any individual, group, or agency wishing to comment on the Substantial Amendment may submit written comments to the Housing Preservation and Resources Division of the City of Arvada Community Development Department, 8001 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado. All comments received by April 17, 2016 will be considered by the City of Arvada, Colorado prior to submittal of the Substantial Amendment to HUD. Mr. Edward Talbot, Manager Housing Preservation and Resources

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Legal Notice No.: 44565 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 16-WA-01 entitled 2016 Water Main Replacement will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on April 5, 2016 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after March 17, 2016. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE:

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