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Teachers, district Women’s Pro Challenge at crucial rolls to first finish moment Union, board face decisions that could open door to strike By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com This week is a momentous one within the Jefferson County School District, which could end up with a relatively stable school year, or an impending teacher strike. Through a series of meetings, teachers in the union are deciding whether or not to ratify a 10-month collective bargaining agreement. If they do, the board of education must then either accept or reject the agreement. Their decisions will directly impact the 46-year relationship the union has had with the district, the jobs of more than 5,000 teachers and Jeffco’s 86,000 students.
USA Pro Challenge winner and Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong, in the yellow jersey, leads the pack of racers as she shows her strength in downtown Golden on Aug. 23. Photos by Tim McClanahan
Race could mark biggest crowd of any female cycling event in U.S. history By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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he fifth annual USA Pro Challenge will always be remembered as the year women pro cyclists first took part in the state’s biggest professional bike race. “This race alone has made my comeback worth it,” said Kristin Armstrong, overall winner of the inaugural Women’s USA Pro Challenge. “This is historical. I’m so happy and proud to be part of this moment. I’m happy to do whatever I can do to help grow this sport.” Making the stage and jersey wins even sweeter for the riders, this year’s prize purse was identical to that of the traditionally much-betterpaid men. Stage 1 of the women’s race took place Aug. 21, and was an 8.5-mile time trial in Breckenridge. Armstrong won the stage with a 1.2-second lead over Team Twenty16 teammate Allie Dragoo. The next day, the women raced 58 miles from Loveland to Fort Collins, and Stage 2 was won by Tayler Wiles of DNA Cycling. Stage 3 on Aug. 23 was won by Coryn Rivera of UnitedHealthcare. She was awarded the green jersey as the tour’s best sprinter. The women raced a 1.5-mile criterium loop in downtown Golden. The official starting line was at 13th Street and Washington Avenue, and started off going up a hill described as “just amazing, that extra little oomph,”
USA Pro Challenge Womens racers ride through the streets of downtown Golden as part of a multi-lap, 1.5-mile criterium. The racers were led by riders from Team Twenty16 in defense of the race leader Kristin Armstrong.
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Pickleball goal is to help veterans Tourney to aid former servicemen who suffer from brain injuries By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com May 26, 2007, was a day Sgt. Jourdan Smith will never forget. During a routine clearing operation in Baghdad on his second tour of duty, Smith was seriously shot in the leg, end-
ing his military career. From this, and his exposure to multiple deployments and combat tours, the resulting injury left
him with post-traumatic stress disorder, and a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, changing his life forever. And Smith, a participant in the Operation TBI Freedom program of the Rocky Mountain Human Services agency, is not alone. This year, more than 490 Colorado veterans with traumatic brain injuries are being served or have been served Pickleball continues on Page 5
Teacher contract ratification For the past four decades, the Jefferson County Education Association and the Jefferson County School District have come together to create a collective bargaining agreement, serving as a guideline for teachers and administration. However, a new board majority elected in 2013 has fought with the union over many issues. That majority — of Ken Witt, John Newkirk and Julie Williams — is facing a recall election, which has the union’s blessing. This year, negotiators met over the past five months for more than 150 hours to craft a new collective bargaining agreement. On Aug. 6, both parties signed a tentative agreement to accept the document, which has now gone to the union’s full membership for approval. Several teachers said accepting the proposed contract was the right thing to do, but they were disappointed in the 10-month length of the agreement, which is far shorter than a traditional multi-year agreement. “JCEA members should ratify — it gives us protection while we stand by the parents and community during the recall” of the board majority, said Colleen Keefe, a teacher at West Woods Elementary School in Arvada. “WNW (Julie Williams, John Newkirk and Ken Witt) will commit political suicide if they do not ratify the CBA themselves, and there isn’t enough Koch money to buy commercials to do that damage control.” The union’s voting deadline was 8 a.m. Aug. 26, after the newspaper went to press. (For coverage on the decision, go to coloradocommunitymedia.com.) Should the agreement be rejected, union representatives said they would request negotiating teams reconvene to create a new contract the membership could accept. Once accepted by the union, the contract will go to the board of education for approval during its Aug. 27 meeting, the first board meeting of the school year. Teachers continues on Page 5
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Arvada City Council discusses sculpture donations, intergovernmental agreements and the 2015 mid-year financial report.
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Arvada City Council, Aug. 17 Sculpture donation Four sculptures were donated to the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities by Polly and Mark Addison. The donation, which includes works by Carolyn Braaksma, Lyle Nichols, Frank Swanson and John Young, total $48,000. Works would be placed at the Arvada Center and various parks in the city.
Special-events coordinator, adventurer, grandmother About me... As a kid, I was brave and fearless — it’s something in my spirit that has me always trying to do different things and have new experiences. I was raised in Windsor, which at the time was a rather small town, then around 5,000 people. I grew up with two sisters and a brother. I can remember throwing dirt clods with him while we played around on construction sites (which we weren’t supposed to be at) and always trying to be superwoman, wearing my cape and jumping off beds pretending to fly around. As I grew up, my daring passion grew. I always wanted to be an airplane pilot, but soon after I got to college I knew I was going to embark on a different path. I then got married and had two girls. During that marriage I moved around from Denver to Arvada to Pine Junction, to Eaton, Colorado, after my divorce. I eventually came back to Arvada, where I raised my two girls and began a new career with the city of Arvada. A surprising life I started with the city in July 1991 in the city clerk’s office. I’ve also worked in the planning department and now have found a home as a special-events coordinator in the parks department. I love my job. It has a great variety, and I find success when my events succeed. The city is great, I love my job, my coworkers and my boss. But what I really love is to play pranks on people. From my husband to my coworkers
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in the office, I tend to startle them, and they hate it. I love to hide behind corners, sneak up behind or randomly turn the lights off on people. It’s a lot of fun. My passions Outside of my work my passions lie within traveling, spending time with my husband and family, or doing fun outdoor activities, like snow and water tubing. While there are many places I love to see when I retire, my ultimate dream centers around kids. I love children and love to watch them grow. If I had all the money in the world, I would purchase land and open a sustainable children’s home where abused children can come and have a safe, loving place to live and grow up. So they know, as I know, life is good. Written by Crystal Anderson. If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact Crystal at canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
Mid-year financial report According to a presentation by the city of Arvada’s finance director, Brian Archer, the city is well on track to make or exceed revenues in most funds, expenditures are being spent as budgeted, three capital improvement projects are underway: the stoplight at 58th Avenue, Ridge Road expansion, and the 74th Avenue pedestrian bridges. Property tax and interest income revenues are expected to be missed by a couple hundred thousand dollars due to an overestimation of the economic recovery and sales of homes in the Candelas area, Archer said. The city will continue to
monitor the budget and update council with any further adjustments. What they said “We have a lot of funds that right now, revenues, expenditures and our year to date are positive, so that’s good,” said Lisa Yagi, assistant director of finance for the Arvada. Apex agreements Council approved three intergovernmental agreements between the city and the Apex Park and Recreation District for park maintenance, facility landscaping services, athletic field programming and maintenance and the maintenance of Ralston Central Park. What they said “This intergovernmental agreement reflects the same terms and agreement as the one that recently expired. It’s been a successful agreement over the years,” said Mark Deven, Arvada city manager. “I’m very proud that we do have a council that works very well with the Apex district and there’s recognition that all the users are citizens of our community or guests of our community and we have the same customers and same clients, and working together makes a lot more sense,” said Arvada Mayor Marc Williams. Vote 7-0* *All three votes in relation to this item passed 7-0
CORRECTION A story about the inaugural Muralfest in Lakewood, which appeared in the Aug. 13 edition of this paper, misidentified an artist in the cutline. The lead photo with three individuals was by the Art Street Group, not by Sandy Toland. Toland and her mural were pictured, but she was incorrectly described as artist Kathy Casper Gevargis. The newspaper regrets the errors. To report corrections and clarifications, call 303-5664129.
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By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com In a few weeks, Arvada.org will have a new look. The city of Arvada is launching a new, user-friendly website, designed to be efficient, streamlined and fair. Beginning on Sept. 16, Arvada residents will see a newly organized layout, including a new color scheme and more functional options. “It’s just completely different,” said Maria Vanderkolk, communications manager for Arvada. “The first time people log in to arvada.org, they’re going to go ‘Whoa!’” In April 2014, the city’s communication staff took a hard look at the current website and found it cumbersome, hard to navigate and no longer a useful resource for Arvadans. After examining the issue, staff decided to create a new website, moving the information from its current location on arvada.org to the new site. “Right now we provide a really fragmented user experience, which isn’t just problematic for all of our visitors, citizens and business owners, it’s also problematic for our internal staff,” said Abi O’Neal, one of the site’s developers. “We’re trying to make it a very fluid experience for people.” Along with an increased functionality, the comprehensive site will include the Arvada Police Department and Arvada Urban Renewal Authority sites, an enhanced Ask Arvada search engine and an events calendar. To help usability, it will offer five condensed categories with subcategories to help residents navigate the site while finding recent and relevant data. “By providing people equal access to all of these different data types,” O’Neal said, “we’re going to be able to ensure that our individual departments are going to be able to say what they need to say and that our citizens can actually find the information.”
Community members converse as the Aug. 21 Third Friday Breakfast about hydraulic fracking begins. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Chamber munches on food, ideas As the sun rises and the day starts, members of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce gather for a social breakfast with a side of education. Starting at 7:30 a.m., members sat at roundtables enjoying fresh scrambled eggs, pancakes, fruit and, of course, bacon. While eating they began discussing life events with one another, catching up on business, asking local dignitaries questions and discussing the topic at hand — hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.” An educational forum, the chamber brought together three leaders around the industry, including representatives from Anadarko, Vital Colorado, and the Colorado Oil and Gas Association. Audience members diligently took notes, snapped photos on iPhones and paid close attention to the panel as they discussed the political, environmental
and industrial sides of the fracking issue. “We’re able to do more with less,” said Doug Flanders, Colorado Oil and Gas Association director of policy and external affairs, on the efficiencies and increased oil production during his presentation. “Our environmental impact is less, and it’s all because of the hydraulic fracking that’s been around for years.” After an hour, the forum came to a close with a question and answer session. Chamber committees and residents alike asked questions around the safety of fracking, spills, advocacy and how workforce development plays into the issue. As chamber executives and dignitaries announced upcoming future events and the topics for monthly breakfasts, audience members began to slowly trickle out — a little more full on food and knowledge.
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School board’s role A favorable vote by the board could alleviate some teacher concerns for the current school year. If agreed to, the contract would take effect and representatives from the union and the district will work to implement the procedures this year. Those representatives would meet again next spring to re-evaluate and renegotiate the contract, discussing which processes worked and which didn’t. When asked, board members Lesley Dahlkemper, Jill Fellman and Witt said they wanted to discuss the matter further following the Aug. 27 board meeting, but stated they wanted to retain and reward
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by Strava Most Courageous Rider jersey winner Amanda Miller of Visit Dallas. The women also endured two sharp turns on the course. “If you weren’t entertained by that, then you shouldn’t be coming to bike races,” said Sean Petty, Women’s USA Pro Challenge race director. The women put in a great three days of racing, Petty said, adding that seeing the turnout of excited fans supporting the inaugural women’s race brought tears to his eyes. Dan Dwyer, co-chairman of Golden’s organizing committee for the USA Pro Challenge, said he knew Golden would deliver an enthusiastic crowd. “According to race organizers,” he said, “the final women’s stage in Golden was quite possibly the largest attended women’s race in U.S. cycling history.” It was amazing to watch the riders, said Susan Mroz of Denver, who came to
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under Operation TBI Freedom. This program provides veterans with holistic services to help them and their families adapt their routines to the varying needs and circumstances associated with the injury. The program has helped Smith socialize with other veterans with TBI, adapt and implement changes in his daily routine and feel more comfortable with his decisions. Operation TBI Freedom is an opportunity, Smith said, that is worth embarking upon. “I would tell others with TBI that this program is an incredible opportunity to learn more about what you have gone through and how to make progress so that people with a TBI can learn and adapt and grow from this experience,” he said. Helping veterans like Smith is the reason Ken Marquardt and Mike Miles decided to create the Pickleball for Heroes Tournament. With a passion for both pickleball — a badminton-tennis cross paddle sport — and helping U.S. veterans, Miles and Marquardt came together a few years ago
effective teachers and do what’s in the best interest of students. Dahlkemper said she appreciated the time that went into the negotiation process on both sides, and did not want to speculate on the potential outcome ahead of Aug. 27. She did comment on some of the contract terms however, calling the amount of the 1 percent pay raise for teachers and the 10-month contract length as “insulting.” Newkirk and Williams did not respond by press time. A district spokesperson also declined to talk about what might happen if the contract is not approved by teachers and the board. “We remain confident that we will reach an agreement with JCEA prior to Aug. 31,” said Michelle Balch Lyng with Novitas Communications on behalf of the district. “It is premature to speculate race day in Golden to support the Amy D. Foundation team. “Hopefully this is the start for more visibility in the racing circuit,” Mroz said. Naked Women’s Racing teammates Melissa Langdon of Arvada and Natalia Ptas of Denver came to cheer on a teammate competing in the USA Pro Challenge, Kimberley Turner. “Women’s racing is getting bigger every year,” Ptas said. “It’s awesome that they’re promoting women’s racing.” At a Stage 3 press conference, USA Pro Challenge Queen of the Mountain jersey winner Mara Abbott of Amy D. Foundation said Aug. 21-23 would count as one of the most amazing weekends of her life. “I’m so grateful to have been able to compete this week, but if we want this to become something more, then it has to keep going,” Abbott said. She encourages everyone who enjoyed the race to continue supporting a women’s race in the USA Pro Challenge. “Colorado and my family and my friends are the things closest to my heart, and to be able to actually compete here as a part of that is unbelievable,” Abbott said.
and decided to host the regional event as a benefit, one they hope will continue on. Held Sept. 3-7, Pickleball for Heroes will be a friendly tournament with more than 200 players from across the country playing in 12 divisions based on age and skill level. “This event sets the stage for recognition of people in our community who are true heroes,” Miles said. “This is not geared towards individuals so much as it is to groups, such as firefighters, police officers, educators, military personnel, and that’s what this park is all about and that’s what this event is all about.” Over the course of four days, players will compete in various divisions throughout the event. A double-elimination tournament, each player will play until they lose twice. Along with the games, the event will have an event to honor Operation TBI Freedom participants and military personnel as well as a Sunday-night party for all players and families. This year, 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the services and clients in the Operation TBI Freedom program. “The story here is recognizing our heroes and the contribution they make to our lives,” Miles said. “The quality of life we’re able to live is because of these people and we need to give something back to them.”
about what will happen if we do not.” Strike on the line If the union does not have a contract in place by Aug. 31, the date its current contract expires, the membership will need to decide what to do. Over the past few months, JCEA and Jeffco schools supporters have participated in several informational gatherings, such as a kickoff meeting for the union’s “Summer of Action,” where it began informing citizens about the board’s actions, hosting community talks to discuss the board and flesh out the whispers and rumblings of a strike. While the union has released a document about the legalities of a strike, JCEA communications director Scott Kwasny said the union is committed to bargaining a negotiated agreement and avoiding such an action. According to the document, the
union may call a strike if all other settlement means have been exhausted. If a decision on whether to strike needed to be made, it would be up to the union’s membership to vote on the matter. “Jeffco residents are proud and mad,” Keefe said. “I’m not the only parent, resident, past product and teacher who suited up ready for duty: People win wars.” “Teachers have really mixed feelings,” said Erin Murphy, a teacher at Alameda International High School in Lakewood and member of the JCEA Community Organization Action Team. “They want learning conditions to be protected by an agreement, but the 10-month duration feels like a set-up to cut out teachers’ voices starting next June — it’s a tough choice. If the TA is ratified, I hope the board majority will honor that and vote to accept the agreement.”
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Employees and clients of Stella Marketing celebrate the opening of the firm’s new location at 7878 W. 80th Place Suite 1B. The location allows for the business to expand and help clients further their public relations and marketing opportunities, according to the company. Courtesy photo
ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Zenzinger announces intention for senate seat Looking ahead to the 2016 Colorado State Senate elections, former Arvada City Council member and teacher Rachel Zenzinger announced her intent to run for the Senate District 19 seat. Zenzinger, who was appointed to the position in 2014, before losing it in the general election, said she will focus her campaign on building a stronger middle class. As part of this issue, she said she wants to help all Coloradans have good jobs, fair pay and abundant opportunities. “My opponent voted to increase income taxes on our active duty military service men and women (HB 15-1181) and elevated lobbyists, special interests, and big business above middle class families (SB 15-078). Westminster, Arvada and the entire state deserve better.”
Held 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., the meeting will discuss the state motor vehicle division and how it’s attempting to reduce wait time for driver’s license issuance and renewal. Tharp will host a second meeting in October discussing the Arvada and Westminster City Council elections.
Quiet zones update Work to install and complete quiet zones along the Union Pacific Railroad at Lamar and Carr Streets, Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, and W. 66th Avenue will begin next month. Construction is set to complete by the end of 2015. Following its completion, the city will hire a contractor to finish the project with the installation of traffic signals and roadway improvements. For more information, visit https:// arvada.org/about-arvada/quiet-zonesalong-union-pacific-progressing.
Identifying a purse snatcher Arvada Police in connection with several Denver metro agencies are seeking information locating and identifying a suspect in a series of purse snatching robberies. The suspect, a slender white male aged in his 20s to early 40s, was seen driving a faded silver Honda Accord and is wanted for questioning related to the robberies. According to a release, he is suspected of committing similar crimes in Denver, Glendale and Englewood as well as Arvada. Anyone who has information on the suspect is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, 720-913-STOP (7867). Dial 911 if seen.
Tracy Kraft-Tharp to host town meetings House representative Tracy KraftTharp is hosting a town meeting, Sept. 19.
League of Women Voters discuss past and future impacts The Jeffco League of Women Voters is hosting its fall kickoff meeting 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8. Held at the Arvada Elks Lodge, 5700 Yukon St., the meeting will introduce voters to the organization and inform individuals on how they can make a difference through voting and education. For more information, contact Becca, 303-421-1853 or visit www.lwvjeffco.org.
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The dreaded system failure It’s a little-known fact, but I have been known to waste many hours watching movies that I’ve seen many times before. Because, of course, this leads to every man’s second favorite sport: quoting movie lines. So, last week I was watching “Live Free or Die Hard.” John McClane (Bruce Willis), a cynical attitude, witty one-liners, a really good villain, and completely unbelievable but very entertaining stunts. It has everything I need in a one hour, 30-minute time killer. But there are some clever parts of this movie. The villain hires a team of brilliant computer guys to invent computer codes which, when put all together, allow him to break into government networks and create all kinds of chaos. Terrorism for a digital age. It’s a brilliant system; and the movie, it turns out, raises a very interesting larger idea. Systems, it turns out, are kinda difficult. See, systems are made up of lots of little pieces, and you need really smart people with a singular focus to come up with the pieces. Then, you need somebody to design the links and the bridges that allow two pieces to talk to each other in a way that doesn’t screw up the workings of any of the individual pieces. That takes a different sort of specialization, but an equal kind of really smart. But, for the whole thing to work, somewhere behind the scenes has to be somebody overseeing the whole project, giving it purpose and direction — a Mastermind. The mastermind would have to be smart
enough to keep all the little pieces working, but, also, to see the big picture and know how all the little pieces contribute to the whole and what the whole accomplishes. And, you know what? Systems, it turns out, usually su-- . . . stink. Michael Alcorn My daughter’s best friend has a horrible HITTING blood disorder called HOME idiopathic thrombocytopenia — I.T.P. It’s extremely rare, and each case of it is a little different, so having a doctor who is familiar with the individual patient is very important. This girl has been lucky — she’s had one primary doctor with her for the last 10 years, and it’s been a huge advantage. The problem is, the doctor is retiring soon, and years before she really needs to. It turns out, the system she works in, the American Health Care System, is so bad, so burdensome, so difficult to navigate that she would rather retire than continue to deal with it. And this is after the grand fix that is the Affordable Care Act. Actually, according to surveys, the ACA actually made the system vastly worse, causing many doctors to get out before they need to. The little pieces don’t work well, the
larger pieces don’t do what they were supposed to, and the grand whole was designed by Congress ... not exactly what anybody thinks of as “a Mastermind.” Yeah, sure, it is legal, according to the Supreme Court, and there are some elements of it that are nice. But, the whole of it is still a gargantuan, bureaucratic mess. But that’s not the only bad system. Every year, thousands of smart, talented, enthusiastic young teachers leave education because the system is so messed up. And, no, I’m not just talking Jeffco under the new school board — 33 percent of new teachers, system-wide, quit before five years. That’s talent, dedication, and great intentions leaving our kids because the system is too much of a burden. And remember the financial system circa 2008? Systems are hard, maybe too hard for any one person to try to tackle any more. And it doesn’t help that we are becoming a specializing society, from STEM programs as early as sixth grade to year-around sports to magnet schools and the like. We love turning out the cogs, when what we really need are a lot more masterminds. Or, at least, the wisdom to recognize that we need to exercise a lot more oversight over the systems we foist upon society. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His third novel, “Gameplan: Inside Hell, Inc.” is now available at MichaelJAlcorn.com
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They will get to the playoffs, but no more, not with Peyton. I love Peyton though. The playoffs won’t be ugly, we’ll win our division, and Peyton won’t get hurt. — Rob Reid We will go 11-5 in the regular season, we will win the AFC West and host a playoff game. I do think we are Super Bowl-bound because of the defense this year—the defense will outshine the offense. — Jason Berger
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good.” However, in what must have been an attempt at clever wordplay, a car wash posted a billboard telling us that “A reviewer said our vacuums suck.” I’ll bet they don’t mean that “our vacuums are not good.” Besides, although it is common enough in casual speech now, this used to be a bad word because of the sexual connotation that made it a crude expression in
the first place. And then there are the stand-ins — flippin’, freakin’ and the like — used as adjectives to replace the “f” word. I’m thinking of commercials that have been in our market, such as one for a theme park, which advertised that it’s “so flippin’ fun,” or another for wireless connections that are “so flippin’ fast,” in the words of an apparently real person trying out the service. But wait … how about the Toyota ad that urged us to “Go fun ourselves”? Toyota must
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Let’s put an end to profanity in ads I have written before about profanity in mass media advertising, and I’ve gotten some pretty strong responses. Some people thanked me, saying that, as parents, it’s hard enough to keep quality in their children’s lives. Others, however, took issue with my position that profane expressions — and the words and phrases that stand in for them — have no place in mass media. In fact, one person called me a prudish, puritanical, liberal nanny. Clearly, he has no idea what an oxymoron is. Let me say here that I don’t care if you use swear words in private conversation (just please keep it private). But I sincerely believe that swear words and their euphemisms are offensive to the point of being vulgar in mainstream media advertising. No, I don’t mean TV programs — though I am often left with my mouth hanging open at what gets said or implied there — I mean ads in prime-time television and radio, on billboards and in print. And, sure, what cable outlets and the Web can get away with is pretty darn graphic, but I’m talking about what you and I and our families are exposed to on a daily basis. For example, there’s the word “suck,” which is usually employed to mean “not
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have gotten some serious blowback on that one. They stopped saying it in the voiceover for the TV commercials, although it still appeared on the screen, and I wonder if anyone can even read this phrase without knowing what it stands in for. Before you think I consider myself above all this, let me tell you that I have also been guilty of such a thing, on a more minor scale. As a copywriter in the 1980s, I created an ad for a geotechnical company that read “Dammed if we do, but not if we don’t” to describe their containment services. Instead of being effective, the ad was considered frivolous and rude. I haven’t been tempted to use profanity in wordplay since. I know, I know … my view might be oldfashioned, and, yes, I remember these ads, but not for their effectiveness. I’m reminded instead of the derogatory meanings these words and phrases represent. They’re not only unnecessary — the purpose is simply shock value — they’re also just plain offensive. Andrea Doray is a writer who swore to swear off swearing herself … ask her how it’s going at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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School recall petitions easily clear hurdle Validity ruling means total is more than twice needed
By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Jefferson County Clerk deemed the names collected to recall three Jeffco school board members as 90 percent sufficient late Tuesday, Aug. 18, bringing the total to more than twice the number needed to trigger a ballot question. “Oh, elated,” said Tina Gurdikian, one of the recall organizers, following the news. “I’m super excited. I wish it hadn’t taken so long, but I’m really excited to hear we had roughly 90 percent validity — that’s awesome.” On July 28, Gurdikian and co-organizer Wendy McCord, and other recall supporters, dropped off 28 boxes of petitions seeking the removal from office of Ken Witt, John Newkirk and Julie Williams — the Jeffco school board majority. “There are some who would like us to challenge the recall petitions that were certified today with a legal protest due to their wildly inaccurate and inflammatory language — but I won’t,” Witt said in an Aug. 19 release. “I am looking forward to this dialogue with our fellow parents in Jeffco and to the opportunity to share the successes of Jeffco Schools.” Each of the three board members tout many of their actions while in office, such as tying teacher pay to performance, working to equalize funding for charter school students and improving academic achievement. With the petitions cleared, the clerk
must wait 15 calendar days before setting the three recall questions on the ballot. This period allows for any member of the community to protest the recall. Should a protest be submitted and deemed valid, the questions will not make the ballot, which must be set by the clerk no later than Sept. 4. “With a 90 percent validity rate and how we pulled well, well, well above the amount of signatures needed I see no reason — outside a protest — we wouldn’t be on the November ballot,” Gurdikian said. “We had bipartisan support … The people who voted for them, well, they’re upset that they (the board majority) did not live up to their promises of fiscal responsibility, transparency and doing what’s best for kids.” Three successor candidates, Brad Rupert, Susan Harmon and Ron Mitchell, have announced their intent to run for the majority seats, should the current board be recalled. Rupert, Harmon and Mitchell say they hope to restore nonpartisanship to the board of education. Mitchell also described the work the board majority has done as devastating and not in the interest of students. “The current majority board was elected with large amounts of outside money, and with that money came an agenda, and I do not believe that that agenda is good for our students,” he said. Rupert agreed. “Political agendas have no place on this school board,” Rupert said in an Aug. 20 press release. “We need to return our focus to providing an excellent education to every student every day. Our economy and our democracy depend on it.”
From left, Brad Rupert, Susan Harmon and Ron Mitchell recently announced their candidacy for the Jeffco School Board recall seats. Courtesy photo
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Library board to add mill levy initiative on November ballot A mill levy initiative to restore services and secure the future of the Jefferson County Public Libraries will be placed on the November 2015 ballot. Jefferson County Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking to increase the library’s mill levy from a maximum of 3.5 mills to a maximum of 4.5 mills. In addition to stabilizing the libraries’ finances, the additional revenues will help fund the following operations: • Expand business hours at all Jeffco libraries and improve service in underserved areas • Restore the book and materials investment • Update computers, Internet access and other technology • Repair and refurbish library buildings The one-mill increase will cost owners of a typical Jeffco home about $1.95 more per month in property taxes. Former state senators Mike Feeley and Norma Anderson have agreed to co-chair a volunteer campaign committee to support the mill levy initiative. For additional information, visit www.yesforjeffcolibraries.com. Free concert in the courtyard of Jeffco buildings The public is invited to attend a free outdoor concert from 2-4 p.m. Aug. 28 at the lower level patio of the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. The concert will be put on by the Central States Shrine Association Band, which is performing as part of four-day multiple state Shriners convention. The Shriners are part of a network consisting of 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children that specialize in spinal cord injuries, orthopedic birth defects and severe burns, as well as cleft lip and pallet, scoliosis, brittle bone disease and others. Shriners provide all care and services regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Quilt Museum’s Big Annual Garage Sale The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is having its annual garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 29 in the alley behind the museum, which is located at 1213 Wash-
ington Avenue in Golden. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Visit www.rmqm.org or call 303-2770377 for more information. Fire department safety and preparedness day The community is invited to attend the sixth annual Safety and Preparedness Day hosted by the Golden Fire Department and University of Colorado Burn Center. The event takes places from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at Fire Station #1, which is located at Washington Avenue and 10th Street in Golden. The event is free and the entire family is encouraged to attend. People can take advantage of a car seat check station, live fire demonstration, face painting and tours of fire trucks and ambulances. Refreshments will be available, and prizes will be given away. Coyote exploration event for preschoolers The Preschool Nature Nuts program is offering an opportunity for preschoolers to learn about coyotes. The coyote studies will be offered at 10:15-11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sept. 9, Sept. 10 and Sept. 12. The event takes place at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center & Preserve, 910 Colorow Road in Golden. This program is specifically designed for children ages 3-5 years, with an accompanying adult. The adult event is free to attend, however, space is limited and participants must register. Resgistration can be done online at www.bit.ly/LMNCEventbrite. Additional information can be obtained by emailing the center at lmnc@ jeffco.us or calling 720-497-7600 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 25th annual walk to support diabetes to take place at fairgrounds The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is hosting its 25th annual One Walk at 9 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The foundation’s goal is to reach $777,136 to help fund critically needed type 1 diabetes research. Parking will be located at the Jefferson County Government Center Campus, 100
Jefferson County Parkway in Golden with a shuttle service for pick-up and drop-off at the administration and courts building. The One Walk will include a 3K Trail Route and shorter Stroller Stroll. Registration can be done on the day of the event, beginning at 7 a.m.
For more information about Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, visit www. jdrf.org. The local Rocky Mountain Chapter in Denver can be reached by emailing rockymountain@jdrf.org or calling 303770-2873.
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Leora Mann Bowles 1928-2015
Leora Mann Bowles “Lea”, age 86, of Arvada, died on August 21 surrounded by loved ones, after a lengthy battle with non-specific dementia. She was born on November 20, 1928, in Midwest, WY to Reverend William R.and Alice Mann. She was married for 64 years to C. Gilbert Bowles whom she met while teaching school in Carlsbad New Mexico. She and Gil raised a family of four in Arvada, CO where she was a long time member of the Arvada Presbyterian Church and Executive Secretary of the Arvada Community Resources Association. A caring and
practical individual, Lea helped anyone she found that had a need. Though never wanting to be in the spotlight, Lea was awarded Arvada’s Woman of the Year for 1979. Lea was preceded in death by her parents,
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brother Raymond, sisters Clarissa, Eve, and Mary Margaret, and grandson Casey. She is survived by her children Sarah (David) Leeds, E. Carol Bowles, Martha (Andrew) Bowles Edwards and Paul (Beth) Bowles; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 29th at 11 AM at the Arvada Presbyterian Church, on 5592 Independence St in Arvada, CO. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to the Arvada Presbyterian Church.
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August 2015 Vol. 8 No. 2
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the On a summer morning when many Colorado teens were still sleeping in, dozens of Jeffco high school students arrived for a full day of work as trail stewards. The day’s schedule was mapped out on a picnic table next to several waiting buses. The Trail Stewardship Team is operated by Jeffco Open Space, and they’ve never had a shortage of hard work for these teens who got a paycheck for helping maintain or upgrade a vast trail system that covers 227 miles. “We like having the kids out on the trails. It creates a stewardship that will go on for generations. Some of our TST crew leaders were also within the program as students,” said Chris Barker, the Trail Services Coordinator for Jeffco Open space. Jeffco Open Space was able to
Jeffco Students Spent the Summer Working for Jeffco Open Space complete a lot of trail maintenance that they wouldn’t have been able to do without their help. The work these teens did on the trail systems was not easy. “One thing becomes painfully obvious fairly quickly. If you’re going to be a member of this Jeffco trails crew, you’ve got to hike, a lot!” said Jeffco Multimedia Specialist Jack Maher as he followed the teens on a grueling day of work. The teen trail stewards were armed with picks, shovels, hard hats and a lot of water, as they spent their summer working in all kinds of weather, doing all kinds of hard physical labor. “It’s definitely hard work. Toward the beginning of the program, some of the kids aren’t in proper shape for trail maintenance and trail construction, but throughout the program, they
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build up their muscular endurance and, pretty soon, they’re good to go,” said Clark Frisbie, a Jeffco Open Space Crew Leader. All that hard work has its rewards, though. “It is really good; you’ll see hikers come on down and thank you for the work that you’re doing, and I’ll go out with my family and hike the trails that I fixed, and it’s nice,” said Frisbie. Daniel Henkel, a sophomore at Wheat Ridge High School said, “I feel proud and accomplished at the end of the day when I go home and take off my boots. It’s really rewarding, actually. You know that you made a significant contribution.” For others, working as a trail steward strengthened a love for the outdoors. “I’ve always been a city girl, so I haven’t always liked the outdoors as
Jeffco Summer Reading Program Expanded to 30 Schools The Jeffco Summer of Early Literacy (JSEL) program helps stave off summer slide among young readers. Students in the program spent three hours each morning, five days a week, for sixweeks receiving literacy instruction to prevent summer literacy loss and increase reading proficiency. “[It also helps students make] literacy gains throughout the summer so that they’re ready to go when they come back in the fall,” explained Denise Delgado, Executive Director Jeffco Schools Foundation. The Jeffco Schools Foundation began the program in 2012 with four schools. JSEL has been so successful that the District has increased its support to expand the program to 30 schools and serve even more Jeffco students this year.
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much, but definitely being out here three times a week, eight hours a day, and being out in this nature really helps my love for the outdoors more,” said Wheat Ridge High School junior Anngelica Reseigh. Jeffco Open Space appreciates the work these teens contributed, and are glad to have these energetic students as part of the summer team. “They love it. It gives them the opportunity to work hard and create a great work ethic and they also get paid to do it,” said Barker. Frisbie echoed Barker saying, “As long as they’re trying their best, that’s what I’m looking for. As long as they’re giving 100% effort, that makes me happy.”
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MESSAGE FROM THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
What are your hopes for the class of 2028? Ken Witt P R E S I D E N T
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As you venture from your home to the to your first years of school, my hope is that you always see this big world you are entering through the eyes of opportunity and adventure. Recognize that every day is a chance to improve yourself and the world around you. Realize that your happiness and success depend on your own efforts, and that education and hard work are the keys to reaching your goals. Show kindness in all situations and give more than you take from others, letting generosity rather than jealousy guide your decisions and perspective. Though you may forget where you acquired them, many of the best life lessons are learned in these first few school years, so have some fun, anxious to bring warmth and laughter with you, rather than just wishing someone else did.
Julie Williams 1 S T V I C E P R E S I D E N T
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“Always remember: You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne, Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh
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Dear Jeffco Community, Summer has ended, and we have begun a new school year. Like every beginning, this fresh start brings continued opportunity to grow as individuals and as a community. Jeffco Schools celebrated many accomplishments last year. We remained focused on student growth and achievement, we gave principals and our communities greater input into their schools, we solicited community members and staff to develop the Jeffco 2020 Vision, and we planned for significant shifts in the Jefferson and Alameda areas to drive student achievement. But, we have much to look forward to this year. The 2015-16 school year marks the start of full implementation of district-wide Student Based Budgeting (SBB), which will give parents, teachers, and administrators the opportunity to better align school resources within their communities. We also are excited to continue our work to implement the Jeffco 2020 Vision. Last spring, we involved multiple stakeholders in a conversation about the competencies a student graduating in 2020 from Jeffco needs to have. Now, the vision will inform Jeffco’s strategic plan for educating our kids moving forward. This school year, we hope our teachers feel empowered and prepared to educate and inspire students through connecting students’ college, career, and life aspirations. Additionally, we made great strides toward restoring Jeffco’s fiscal health and we plan to continue on that path this year. With the partnership of students, staff, parents, and community members, great things lie ahead in Jeffco Public Schools. We hope you, as a community, will continue to support Jeffco schools, our students, and our staff as we look forward to a positive and productive school year.
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This month, the Class of 2028 will walk through the doors of schools across Jeffco for the first time. A strong start in kindergarten makes a huge difference in a child’s academic success. Jeffco teachers are educating our future doctors, artists, lawyers, writers and educators. Kindergartners – you are off to an amazing adventure! Lose yourself in a Dr. Seuss book… think your way through a cool math puzzle… or draw a picture about your favorite imaginary hideaway. Meet new friends and learn from each another. Together, you will achieve even more than you think possible. We can’t wait to see what you become!
John Newkirk S E C R E T A R Y Dahlkemper
Here’s hoping that you’ll look at life and never stop inquiring Here’s hoping that you’ll face life’s knocks with grit that’s unexpiring Here’s hoping you’ll appreciate your public education And the sacrifices that it took to bring about this nation Here’s hoping that your freedom stays unfettered and unbounded And that you’ll leave the place a little better than you found it.
Jill Fellman T R E A S U R E R Newkirk
Warm regards, Dan McMinimee Fellman
As Bruce Springsteen said: “The night’s busting open – these two lanes will take us anywhere”. That is true of your K-12 experience in Jeffco – it can take you anywhere! My best hope for the class of 2028 is that each and every student reaches for the stars and achieves their dreams. The best advice I can offer is simply to keep all of your options open. Learn as much as you can. Be mindful that content learning is important, but so is “process” learning. Teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving are skills that will serve you well in all content areas. Relationships, with both your classmates and your teachers, are also extremely important. The relationships you develop now can truly last a lifetime! No matter what path you choose, find your passion. If you can dream it, you can do it! Never stop dreaming of all the possibilities that are ahead of you.
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“This is a very successful intervention program for our students, and that’s why we wanted to ramp it up from the number of schools we’ve had in the past to the 30 schools that are participating this year at different sites,” said Dan McMinimee, Jeffco Public Schools Superintendent. It was the third year Lisa Nolan has been involved with JSEL as principal at Lasley Elementary. In that time, she has seen first-hand how well the program works. “Students are learning at great lengths…they’re involved in their own learning…and our teachers are enjoying it because they have freedom … to work with students on more of a one-to-one basis. The studentteacher ratio is one to 15,” said Nolan.
The JSEL program uses the routines and structures from the literacy programs used throughout the regular school year, which keeps the learning consistent and helps the program to be successful. Students and teachers don’t have to adjust to a new way of learning. Instead, they can focus keeping and improving upon literacy skills. “It’s great to be able to come into summer school and…not lose anything, but also be able to actually gain,” said Nolan. “Our data has shown that students were able to actually [improve] in their learning. They grew much quicker than they had when they left school. It really does help them quite a bit.”
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Molholm Elementary students kept their minds and bodies active this summer at a half-day summer camp created just for them. The camp was made possible through a partnership with the City of Lakewood and Molholm’s 21st Century Community Learning Center. The usual summer learning and meal programs couldn’t be held at the school this year due to maintenance work, so the City of Lakewood stepped in to provide Mountair Park for the camp. The city’s recreation staff, along with the Community Learning Center created an excellent and fun program for these students. Without these programs, many students would lose a large amount of the academic progress they made during the school year. The camp provided an opportunity to prevent any summer learning loss that might occur, and also got the kids outside to enjoy the beautiful Colorado summer. “We’re really pushing to get kids outside and play outside and be
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A new school year has just begun, but already Jeffco Public Schools is looking ahead to what graduates will need five years from now. The Jeffco 2020 Vision is a way to pull together a clear picture about the outcomes Jeffco wants its students to have in the future – it’s a vision statement that begins with the end in mind. “It’s a shared blueprint for what we want kids to achieve, as well as a way to get there,” explained Syna Morgan, Chief Academic Officer. “We’ve described the five competencies, now we need to have a clear definition of what does it mean to be successful; what does it mean to be a successful, critical thinker; what does it mean to be civically engaged?” The purpose of the Jeffco 2020 Vision is to enhance the educational experience for all students, as well as to provide them the skills they will need to successfully navigate both their personal and professional lives after graduation. It is the work of a diverse group of people who care deeply about Jeffco Public Schools and what future Jeffco grads are going to need in an increasingly competitive and challenging world. Stakeholders from across the district were included in the conversation to define a successful graduate. “We decided that we wanted to have a vision development process that really represented the stakeholders that care about the education of our students, so we pulled together about 80 individuals from the school district and county,” said Morgan. Over the course of several months, Jeffco students teamed up with Jeffco teachers, administrators, parents, local businesspeople, and others to identify key competencies necessary for 2020 grads. “We involved students in this discussion so they could have input into what they want to see in classrooms,” said McMinimee. The end result was a community vision for the Jeffco 2020 graduate and beyond. “In 2020, there may be very different skills that are necessary so we’ll always need to be re-visiting and staying current with what student needs are,” said Morgan. The next step is developing a strategic plan to figure out how best to breathe life into this vision across one of the biggest school districts in Colorado and the country. The vision will serve as a guide, and each school will be able to personalize the experience for its students. “The exciting part for me is to watch the creativity and collaboration among building principals, their accountability committees, and their teachers as they take this framework and say ‘here’s how we’re going to actualize this in our building with our kids, with the kids that we know so much about,’” said McMinimee. The vision has been determined, but now the hard work begins. “We have some fabulous teachers and some great administrators. I’m really confident with their creative and collaboration skills that they’re going to have a great opportunity to be successful,” said McMinimee.
“We do several different activities that have learning hidden in them so they may think it’s a game, or they may think that they’re playing but they’re still getting things like literacy or science,” said Mallory. The kids also took field trips to museums, the Wildlife Experience, and spent time learning about urban farming at the Sprout City Farms Garden adjacent to Montair Park. Kids chose their own vegetables and flower seeds to plant, and they checked the progress twice a week. “We get to grow watermelons, carrots, all of that kind of stuff. They’re
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teaching us lots of stuff. Teaching us how to be creative, making things,” explained camper AJ Gai. The camp only cost ten dollars per session and there were two sessions. If campers needed funding or a scholarship, organizers were happy to help. Campers also were provided meals twice a day thanks to another partnership with Lunchbox Express. The kids got to stay active during the summer, while also working to prevent summer learning loss – and they had a blast. It doesn’t get much better than that.
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Teacher Compensation Increases Jeffco Public Schools values the efforts and dedication of its teachers and wants to attract, retain, and reward those who help students succeed and make classrooms soar. That’s why over the past two years, compensation for effective and highlyeffective teachers has increased. “Research has demonstrated that more effective teachers can produce bigger gains for our students, year over year,” said Amy Weber, Chief Human Resources Officer. “We want to be a district that hires and retains effective teachers and compensation is a part of that.” For the 2015-2016 school year, the Board approved $15.6 million in compensation increases from $19.5 million in state funds. Compensation increases this year represent 80 percent of new money from the state. Included
in this compensation are increased Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) costs, which represent an increase of $3.7 million in 2014 and an expected $3.2 million this year. PERA is a state requirement that provides a retirement plan to Jeffco Schools’ employees. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act is mandated and ensures that all eligible Jeffco employees are offered healthcare coverage. Compliance with ACA also uses dollars that would be otherwise available for compensation. “We made some difficult decisions around budget this year given competing budget priorities,” said Jeffco
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Superintendent Dan McMinimee. “Jeffco has dedicated the maximum dollar amount to compensation from money by the state without sacrificing resources for students and building needs for increasing the capacity of the school district.” Due to the level of state funding and budgeting priorities, the performancebased compensation increases for 2015 will be, on average, one percent. Although this is lower than last year’s increase, it is the second year of increases following several years of salary freezes. Implemented in the fall of 2014 by the Board, compensation in Jeffco for teachers is now tied to overall performance in the classroom, as measured by an evaluation rubric developed collaboratively with the District, staff, and Jefferson County Education Association, to ensure that all students have an effective teacher in every classroom. In the fall of 2014, “highly effective” teachers received the highest ongoing increase at 4.25 percent and “effective” teachers received a 2.43 percent increase last year. “Jeffco Schools always wants to be able to reward its employees with greater
compensation. Obviously, a one percent raise is not as much as we would like to give, and we recognize that cost of living in Colorado has increased,” said Weber. “To ensure we keep our most effective employees in our classrooms, we are continuing to find ways to increase pay moving forward.” After research showed that Jeffco Schools was not as competitive in compensation with surrounding districts, Jeffco Schools raised starting teacher salaries to $38,000 per year to attract the best teachers for the classroom. As a result, and to make compensation more fair, compensation for hard-working, veteran teachers also increased to equal levels of new-hire pay, which was something that was not previously done. This means that many Jeffco Schools employees will see raises above the one percent performance raises. The hard work and dedication of Jeffco Schools’ teachers and staff continue to make a huge impact on the lives Jeffco’s students, and Jeffco Public Schools is doing everything it can to reward those who make a difference in the classroom.
vocabulary to ensure that they grasp concepts they will need as they progress in their academic careers. “Students may understand the content, but they may not understand the academic language used in teaching that content. We want to ensure they have the language needed to successfully communicate their understanding of the content,” said Quanbeck. The final pillar, and possibly the most important as it provides the structure for teachers to be learners in their practice, is “Professional Learning Communities” (PLCs). Educators from all the schools in the Jefferson area are working together on improving instruction to best support, reach, and educate each student. Teachers will have additional professional development and planning
time to meet in their PLCs. This pillar is essentially the vehicle for doing the work of the other two pillars. Teachers will spend more time developing an understanding each students’ distinct needs, which will enable them to be very thoughtful in how they approach instruction to best meet those needs. The plan will be monitored throughout the implementation this year with regular observations of teacher practices, evaluations of student achievement on common classroom assessments as well as district interim assessments. The plan will continue to be evaluated and adjusted based on the analysis of the progress monitoring. This fresh approach supports Jeffco Schools’ “one-size-fitsone” strategy to significantly improve student achievement.
The Pillars that Support Jefferson’s Student Growth Jeffco Schools is undertaking an entirely new approach to driving student achievement in one of its most challenging areas, the Jefferson articulation area. The area has struggled to make systemic progress in helping the diverse learners in the community close the performance gap on State assessments. District leaders knew something bold had to happen to significantly increase student achievement. That’s when area principals and District Leadership including Achievement Director Karen Quanbeck, Achievement Director Robin Techmanski, and Chief School Effectiveness Officer Terry Elliott came together to create the Jefferson Area Plan. “This plan is focused on better understanding our students, their families, their communities, and their distinct academic needs in order to positively impact student achievement,” said Quanbeck. Most visibly, Jefferson area schools are changing facilities. Seventh and eighth graders who would have attended Wheat Ridge 5-8 are attending the newly constituted Jefferson Junior/Senior High School, which now serves seventh through twelfth grade students. Fifth and sixth graders from Wheat Ridge 5-8 will attend
Stevens Elementary, which has a new home at the old Wheat Ridge 5-8 campus. But, it’s what’s happening inside the classrooms that could be a game changer for students attending Jefferson Area schools. Jeffco Schools set out to significantly improve student achievement by engaging the faculty, parents, and the community. The plan is divided into three pillars. The first of the three pillars is titled “Culture and Engagement.” Jefferson High School’s student population is comprised of a rich diversity of students, both socially and economically, and it is critical that teachers and staff understand the culture of the community in order to understand how to best engage and support their students’ efforts to master the rigorous Jeffco Schools’ curriculum. Jefferson area educators are working with the district’s student engagement office, as well, to reach out to and work along with all the stakeholders in the community. The second pillar is “Language for Achievement.” The Jefferson area serves a body of 2,251 students that is 88% at-risk, as well as ESL, students who are may be lacking a language-rich environment prior to entering school. Jefferson’s teachers are focused on building students’ academic
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t’s all about the experience — the spontaneity, the transfer of energy, the cohesive feeling. “Music is, and always will be, a viable art form,” said Alexei Hammerle, a concert promoter and booker with local company Swinging Noose Productions. “Live music is about making somebody happy or reaching them on another level.” Across musical genres, and no matter whether the performance is at a small neighborhood venue or large concert setting, people love to experience a live show. “Live music is an exchange between the artist and the fan,” said country music artist Kristian Bush, who performed at the Buffalo Rose in Golden on July 25. “We all go through the event together. You want the whole audience to be as invested in the show as you are.” Performing live is exciting, Bush said. His favorite part of a live show is the unpredictability of it. “There’s always one moment in the show that something unexpected happens,” he said. A musician has to have fun while performing, said Littleton’s Bill George, who has been performing live for about 35 years. “Having a good time,” he said. “That’s what it’s all about.” George, a multi-instrumentalist, has been playing at the Buffalo Rose as a solo act for five years, and the crowds he attracts on his Wednesday afternoon performances fill up the patio of the venue. “I like the patio gigs,” he said. “They’re so much fun. It’s just a cool vibe playing outside.” It’s not only Colorado residents who know how special a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre is, said Jordan Bishop, assistant director of marketing and communications for Denver Arts and Venues. “The venue is world renowned.” Major artists pay homage to performing there. For example, Bishop said, during an Aug. 2 concert, Hozier mentioned to the audience that he checked off a bucket list item by performing live at Red Rocks. And Hozier, of Ireland, has “international stardom,” Bishop said. It’s not the typical venue, Bishop said. It “is a naturally occurring, acoustically perfect” amphitheater that lends itself to any genre of music. “There’s not a bad seat in that place.” Concerts at Red Rocks become a bonding experience, no matter that the venue can host 9,500 people.
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“It gives the artist the opportunity to have intimacy with the crowd,” Bishop said. Being enclosed by Creation Rock and Ship Rock, along with the stadiumstyle seating and the Denver skyline in the backdrop, ensures each concertgoer doesn’t get the feeling of being “lost in a sea of people,” Bishop said. Live music performances provide an opportunity for everybody to feel welcome, Hammerle said. With the expanded popularity of social media, and the luxury of being able to download music at home, it’s important for people to experience the bonding that happens at live shows, Hammerle said. “People like the community,” he said. “They like coming out and connecting with other fans and like-minded people. Plus, they like to interact with the bands.” And the performBill George of Littleton performs on the patio at the Buffalo Rose in Golden ers like to every Wednesday. George is a multi-instrumentalist who has been performinteract with ing live for 35 years. A musician has to have fun while performing, he said, their fans, and added that he is always happy when he is entertaining a crowd. Photos Hammerle by Christy Steadman said. George agrees. “Some people come no matter who’s playing,” he said. “Then there’s those who come week after week to hang out with me.” George has about 500-600 cover tunes that he can play live, he said, and he will talk with the audience members he sees regularly at his shows, and write down their recurring requests. Music continues on Page 15
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“Playing it live can take people back to a different time in their life,” George said. “I prefer to play what the audience wants to hear. It’s important that I leave them with a good feeling.” That feeling comes from being involved and going to live shows, Hammerle said. Swinging Noose Productions has been booking shows at the Trailside Saloon in Thornton for about four years. Trailside is a great place for shows because there are not a lot of venues up north that host live shows and bring a variety of music, Hammerle said.
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“Every Saturday night, (Trailside) has live music, and it’s transformed into a fun and exciting venue,” he said. The Healz, a new ska-punk band from Denver, travels a lot to perform, drummer Bee Vaz said. “It’s nice to travel to different places,” she said. The Healz play shows at venues in central and south Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo, so a Sept. 5 show at Trailside will be the band’s first performance at a venue up north. “We’re hoping it brings out a new crowd,” Vaz said. “We’re excited to see new faces.” Hammerle is proud of the local music scene, which covers all genres of music, but it is sometimes difficult to get people excited about a band they have never
heard of, he said. Especially in the local scene, “people are less likely to take a chance on them,” Hammerle said. But “local bands have just as much to offer as anything you hear on the radio.” Most local musicians have full-time jobs and/or families to support, Hammerle said, but they make time to perform live because it’s something they love to do. And dedicated musicians tend to have dedicated fans, he added. But the performance is only half of the
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Vendors and exhibitors are needed for the fourth annual arts and crafts fair at Stober Elementary in Golden. More than 45 booths (8x8) are available. Applications are being taken from now through Sept. 3. Contact Anne Drobny at annedrobny@gmail.com for an application. Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.
EVENTS JEFFCO BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER TO SPEAK Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club welcomes Susan Kochevar, presenting “What You Need to Know from a Person Who Ran for Office and Survived to Run Another Day – Why and So What?” at its Monday, Aug. 31, meeting. The club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join. Future speakers: Monday, Sept. 14, Casper Stockham, president of Denver’s American Conservatives of Color; and Monday, Sept. 21, Rob Natelson, U.S. Constitution Scholar.
STREET SURVIVAL DRIVING CLASS The Tire Rack Street Survival class Saturday, Aug. 29, runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Colorado State Patrol Track, 2054 Quaker St., Golden. The class will teach local teens how to arrive alive. Students are taught in their own cars so the skills they learn can be directly translated to their daily driving experiences. Forms, schedules and information available at www.streetsurvival.org. CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC The new Arvada Community Food Bank Foundation has joined with the Red Rocks Community College Foundation to host the Charity Golf Classic on Monday, Aug. 31. Lunch will be available for all golfers at the end of 9 holes, and cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served at the 19th Hole after 18 holes. Tournament is at West Woods Golf Club, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. Go to www.acfbfoundation.org/
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Red Rocks Community College presents the fairy tale classic “Cinderella,” by special arrangement with the Chicago Kids Company. The musical version of Cinderella features book and lyrics by Jesus Perez and original music by Paige Coffman. This interactive adaptation runs less than an hour and provides high-energy fun for young audiences. The show and music is being directed by RRCC musical theater instructor Kelly Jo Eldredge and choreographed by RRCC dance instructor Melissa Trader. “Cinderella” show times are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Lakewood campus of Red Rocks Community College (west end, lower level). Tickets are $5. For information and reservations, contact Kelly Jo Eldredge at 303-914-6458 or theatre@rrcc.edu.
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MUSIC/CONCERTS CONCORDIA CHOIR SEEKS VOICES Concordia Lutheran Church Choir is starting its fall choir program and is looking to add new voices. The choir is a great cross section of the community and welcomes newcomers who have a desire to praise God with their voice. Concordia Lutheran is directed by Dr. Jill Schroeder-Dorn of Colorado Christian University. The choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood. Contact 303-989-5260.
Lutheran Medical Center offers community health and wellness services and classes from Thursday, Aug. 27 to Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Free parking available. Health coaching also is available. Contact Shannon Levitt at 303-425-8045 or Shannon.Levitt@sclhs.net for details on coaching. For information on classes offered, or to register for classes, go to www.WellnessatBridges.com or call 303-425-2262. COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES A number of community blood drives are planned in the 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, Aug. 30, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Rockland Community Church, 17 S. Mount Vernon Country Club Road, Golden.
EDUCATION MONDAY NIGHT TALKS Training With Grace presents free Monday Night Talks on various dog training topics. Attendees should bring note-taking materials and questions. Talks are free, and donations for Favor’s Project are accepted. Some talks have openings for dogs; those whose dogs participate are asked to make a donation to the Grace Fund. Talks are from 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Training With Grace, 9100 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Go to www.TrainingWithGrace.com or call 303-238-3647. Upcoming dates and topics: Aug. 31, Boundaries. YOUR BABY CAN TALK
BONE BUILDERS, BONE BREAKERS It’s never too late to build bone health; however, drinking milk is not enough. That’s why 10 million Americans have osteoporosis. Bones are living tissue that respond to bone-building care throughout life. Support lifelong bone health by knowing how to get all the nutrients your bones need. Program is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Natural Grocers, Green Mountain, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www.naturalgrocers.com/ gm.
The sixth annual Caring for Karen Sue golf classic is Saturday, Sept. 12, at Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, Sept. 1. The four-man best-ball scramble-type tournament begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start. Competitions are planned for longest drive, closest to pin and longest putt. Lunch is provided after the round, then a raffle and silent auction. Go to www.CaringforKarenSue.com for information. Contact Dave Danielson at 720-329-7782 or daveydan21@yahoo.com. Enjoy local and regional foods and other goods at the Arvada Farmers Market, which is open 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 4 in the Olde Town Square. Go to http://arvadafarmersmarket.com/ arvada.php
ART SHOW The Charlie and the Girls Art Show features works done by Colorado artists. It opens Sunday, Aug. 30, and runs through Friday, Sept. 25, at the LAC Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, in the Lamar Station Plaza next to Casa Bonita. A reception for the Charlie and the Girls Art Show will be 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the LAC Gallery. Call the LAC at 303-9800625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
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Signing Smart classes for hearing infants and toddlers (ages 5 months to 2 years) and their adults start in September, on Wednesday and Friday mornings, at Full Moon Books, 6th and Garrison in Lakewood. Caregivers learn how to integrate ASL signs and Signing Smart strategies into daily life while babies play, interact, and learn. The play classes meet weekly for 45 minutes; each class focuses on a different theme, such as food, toys, sports, outdoor signs, or animals. Contact Rina Coury at 303-777-7078 or rina@SigningChild.com, or go to www. signingchild.com/find-a-class/.
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Fun, family-friendly flicks in Arvada’s historic Olde Town Square include “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” on Friday, Aug. 28. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Movies begin at dusk. Admission is free. Go to http://visitarvada.org/category/events/monthlyevents/august/
Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More information on Facebook www.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative.
ANSEL ADAMS: MASTERWORKS Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden, presents “Ansel Adams: Masterworks,” a traveling exhibition of photographs by Ansel Adams, through Thursday, Aug. 30. Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Go to http://foothillsartcenter.org/fac/portfolio/ansel-adams-masterworks/
EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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Ralston Valley grad making mark in baseball Minor-league pitcher part of Marlins farm system By David Driver Special to Colorado Community Media ABERDEEN, Maryland — The minor league baseball season got off to a slow start for Jordan Holloway, 19, the Ralston Valley High graduate who is in the Miami Marlins farm system. But the right-handed pitcher with the Batavia (New York) Muckdogs is making up for lost time, and here on Aug. 18, just north of Baltimore, Name: Jordan Holloway he was Age: 19 a memHeight/weight: 6-4/190 ber of the N o r t h Hometown: Arvada squad in School: Ralston Valley the annual New Major league Y o r k organization: Marlins P e n n Minor league team: League Batavia, New York All-Star Muckdogs game at Ripken League: New York-Penn Stadium. Notable: He was selected Memto the New York-Penn bers of the League All-Star game, All-Star which was held Aug. 18 t e a m s near Baltimore at Ripken were inStadium. He pitched the troduced fifth inning and allowed on the two runs for the North in a field at 4-2 win over the South. Camden Yards in Baltimore before the Orioles beat the Oakland A’s to complete a four-game sweep on Aug. 17. The Orioles tweeted out a photo of some of the New York-Penn League All-Stars. “It feels amazing, especially being so young. It is definitely an honor,” said Holloway in an interview Aug. 18, noting that several All-Stars were from Division I college programs and were several years older than him. Holloway, one of the youngest players in the game, pitched the fifth inning for the North and allowed two runs as his team beat the South, 4-2. He began this season in extended spring training, which means he didn’t
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Jordan Holloway, a Ralston Valley grad, now plays in the minors. Photo courtesy David Driver
start the minor league season in early April with a full-season team. Then he injured his oblique late in extended spring training. “That set me back a little bit. Being so young I have a lot more to work on,” he said. Holloway was then sent to low SingleA Greensboro, North Carolina, in June to make two starts. He was 0-1 with an ERA of 7.00 before he was sent to Batavia of the New York-Penn League, where the season began June 19. “I went up there for two spot starts to keep rolling,” said Holloway, who felt the Marlins wanted him to keep pitching while some other extended spring training players had a week off. In his first 10 starts with the Batavia he was 3-5 and overall this year is 3-6, 3.72 in 12 starts at two levels with 36 walks and 36 strikeouts. He has not allowed a homer in his minor league career, covering 84 2/3
innings. He was named the Pitcher of the Week in the New York-Penn League on Aug. 3. “I started off really well and struggled in the middle a little bit,” said Holloway. “We smoothed my mechanics a little bit.” He was drafted in the 20th round by the Marlins in 2014 and made his pro debut in the Gulf Coast League, where he pitched in 10 games, with six starts, and was 1-3 with an ERA of 6.41. Holloway said he has benefited from being teammates with older players. One of his catchers from Batavia, Brad Haynal, played at Division I San Diego State. “I think it is cool. Being out of high school you can pick their brains and see their point on things,” he said. Haynal, who also made the All-Star team, said Holloway has showed improvement in his recent starts. “He has come a long way. He is one of the youngest guys in the league. His curve
is over the top and his changeup is underrated,” Haynal said. The Arvada product committed to Division I Nebraska-Omaha in high school but would have attended a junior college in Arizona had he not signed with the Marlins. “Everything kind of went into place. It didn’t matter when I was drafted,” he said of signing with the Marlins. His fastball hit 97 at the end of extending spring training but normally he throws his fastball around 92 to 94. “I would rather sit at 92 or 94 and hit my spots” than throw harder and be out of the strike zone, he said. His father, Brian, came to Maryland for the All-Star game, along with a friend of Jordan’s. After the All-Star game, Holloway was headed to Ohio as his Batavia prepared for a road series against Mahoning Valley, a farm team of the Cleveland Indians.
No pressure to change football protocol High school officials give little weight to NFL deflation controversy By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com In Colorado high school ranks, officials will continue to judge the inflation level of footballs by feel. George Demetriou, Colorado High School Activities Association rules interpreter, doesn’t believe there will be any extra awareness paid to the issue in the wake of the NFL’s Deflategate controversy. Tom Brady and the New England Patriots allegedly played with underinflated footballs during last season’s AFC championship game, leading to an investigation. “The preference for the softer ball for the kicking game has been around since the beginning of football and that will continue, but I don’t think that we’ll see anything different because of what happened with the Patriots,” Demetriou said. Demetriou explained that each team presents two balls for use, and game officials squeeze the balls to feel if they are underinflated or overinflated. Some officials might have a pressure gauge, but officials reportedly can get a feel for the footballs that reveals just as much as a gauge. The National Federation of High
In the high school ranks, as in the NFL and NCAA, footballs are required to be inflated between 12.5 and 13.5 pounds per square inch. Photo illustration School Associations, the NCAA and NFL have the same standard of footballs being inflated between 12.5 and 13.5 pounds per square inch. Bert Borgmann, CHSAA assistant commissioner, hasn’t seen any controversies over the inflation of footballs in Colorado. “The NFHS protocol is similar to the
NFL’s, and balls are checked prior to each game,” he said. “In the time I have been here, I have never had an issue with it, and Harry (Waterman, an assistant commissioner who oversees football) said he has not experienced an issue in his eight years over football. If there is an issue, the officials will simply pull the ball out of the
game.” Jaron Cohen, Ponderosa’s coach, revealed that only once has he had to inflate a football. “Referees check two game balls, squeeze them and say either let air out, put some in or you’re fine,” said Cohen. “It’s not very regulated, just a squeeze test and maybe once in my career I’ve been told to put some air in.” Douglas County coach Gene Hill said he’s had a couple footballs rejected by game officials. “We’ve had a couple balls kicked out for being underinflated,” said Hill. “We don’t do it on purpose. It just happens. My son is the ball boy and they’ll come up to him and say, ‘Hey, tell your coach fill the balls up.’” “We have an equipment guy that does it. They don’t check the air pressure itself, they just squeeze it and if they feel like it is too low they will give it back to us to fill it up.” Legacy coach Wayne Voorhees said he never even thought about the inflation of footballs until Deflategate surfaced. “We always make sure they are pretty firm because I believe it is easier to throw, but I have never actually looked at the pressure listed on the ball or even measured as we have inflated them,” he said. “I doubt anyone at the high school Football continues on Page 23
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Could it be four-for-four? That’s a question Pomona’s Kelsey Boychuk could have going through her head as the 2015 gymnastics season gets underway. After all, she was able to come away with the 5A state all-around championship during her freshman season last year. Yet winning was not the main thing on Boychuk’s mind during the state competition. The reason? Leslie Miley, the mother of her teammates, twin sisters Rhiannon and Sophie Miley, had suddenly passed away the first morning of the two-day state competition. As a result, the twins did not compete at state, yet another tough situation for Pomona.
It definitely was a huge blow for Pomona coach Tracey Boychuk (Kelsey’s mother) and their Panther teammates and families. But she was finally able to feel better watching her daughter win the title. Kelsey Boychuk scored 38.325 to win the all-around title, gaining a narrow victory over Cherry Creek’s Samantha Simon, who scored 38.125, and Arvada West’s Veronica Vasina, who tallied 38.075. Yet the trio was hard pressed by Rachel Dillman of Mountain Range (37.9), Kailey Licata from Broomfield (37.85) and Sierra Kirylo from Thornton (37.825). Boychuk scored 9.85 in the vault, 9.725 on the balance beam, 9.725 on floor and 9.2 on the uneven bars to secure her all-around title in the first day of competition, which was held at Thornton High School, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 of last year. The Pomona frosh would repeat her effort on vault to claim the individual event title on the second day, but it would
be her only individual state victory. She eventually finished fourth on floor and a disappointing 11th on the balance beam. Now, she’s looking forward to her sophomore campaign with hopes to help lead Pomona to a high state finish. “We’re just excited to see what is going to happen this year,” Kelsey Boychuk said. “I don’t think I’m feeling a lot of pressure, and I’m just so excited to get going. I just want to go out and do it for our team and just do what I have to do. The key is to stay focused, not get intimidated and support the team. We definitely want to go out and try to win state. “I was a little bit surprised last year, but I did work hard and it paid off,” continued Boychuk, who feels that the balance beam and floor are her best events. “The key for me is also to help the team stay focused to give it all we can. We’re supporting each other and that’s a key, too. I’m just proud of myself for what I was able to accomplish. I was somewhat surprised that I won vault. I just want to continue to go out and give my best efforts each time out.” Those are definitely fine thoughts and ones Kelsey’s mother appreciates. She was pleased that her team could go out and compete hard despite the loss of their teammates’ mother. “It definitely was a tough situation for all the girls,” Tracey Boychuk said. “All the girls are definitely looking forward to rebound. We have 21 girls returning, as well as having seven freshmen. We had such a young team and they are high on what they feel they can accomplish this season. “We won the Jeffco League title last season, and the girls are feeling good about an opportunity to repeat,” the coach said. “Kelsey wasn’t sure she could win it last season, but she sure came through under a tough situation. I’m just proud of all the girls and we’re certainly looking forward to a successful year.” Other athletes return Annabel Spence and Shea Zeman are also among the top returnees for Pomona. Spence placed fourth on vault and sixth on the balance beam, the next highest
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finishes for the Panthers. Rounding out the 5A all-classification team was Devin Bundas from Overland, Rachel Dillman from Mountain Range, Mackenzie Doerr and Samantha Simon from Cherry Creek and the Broomfield duo of Sarah Holbrook and Kailey Licata. Bundas came through with the individual title on the uneven bars (9.725) while Holbrook won on the balance beam (9.7) and Licata on the floor (9.7). Overland, coached by Lisa Sparrow, won the Class 5A team championship last season, scoring 184.97 points. It was just enough to edge runner-up Broomfield, which tallied 184.5, and third-place Mountain Range, 184.4. Making it yet more exciting for the Trailblazers was that Sparrow was selected as the coach of the year. “Our key is to overcome our youth,” Sparrow said. “We just want to stay focused and to see what success has for us. I have fine group of hard-working girls. We lost five top seniors off our team from last year and one more who is not returning due to injury. We know that to win state again would be a huge challenge.” Overland junior McKenna Turbyne, who placed fourth on the bars, and fellow junior Madie Venegas along with sophomore Christie Yee are expected to be the leaders this season for the Trailblazers. “This is a fine trio, and they should be exceptional leaders for us this season,” said Sparrow. “Everyone is just going to work hard to help us enjoy the success we’ve had over the past few seasons.” As for the team race, it couldn’t have been more closely contested. Cherry Creek finished fourth (182.4) followed by Pomona (181.47) and Arvada West (180.4) to round out the top six. A question, of course, is how high could Pomona have finished if the Panthers had the missing two girls on their events? Twenty-eight teams have reported to the Colorado High School Activities Association for this year’s competition in 5A. Yet, there are several schools that allow
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level would even worry about it. As always, like a (Bill) Belichick, someone that wants to utilize the rules will always try and test them.” Quarterbacks are divided in the preference of footballs inflated to the maximum or the minimum. But most receivers favor softer footballs. “If it’s softer, it is easier to catch,” said Douglas County wide receiver Ryan Sayre. Cherry Creek quarterback Joe Caplis and Arapahoe’s Pete Mitchell desire a harder ball, but Valor Christian’s Dylan McCaf-
frey and Marc Muma of Legend like softer balls. “You can spin the ball easier and throw the ball harder, especially at altitude,” said Caplis. “When you are playing in Colorado you have this wind that comes through in the fall, and if there is less air in the ball, the wind is just going to knock the ball down. The receivers get a little mad but at least the ball is getting to them.” Muma favors minimum inflation. “I feel I can grip it a little better than a harder ball,” said Muma. “It’s easier to catch if the ball is softer. If it’s hard and we’re throwing it hard, it’s just going to bounce off their hands and maybe a softer ball gives them some cushion.”
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athletes from other schools, which do not compete in gymnastics, to participate on the various squads. The remaining teams in the 5A classification not previously mentioned in this preview are, Bear Creek, Chatfield, Columbine, Denver East, Fort Collins, George Washington, Green Mountain, Heritage, Horizon, Lakewood, Loveland, Palmer Ridge, Pine Creek, Ponderosa, Rampart, Smoky Hill, Rock Canyon and Rocky Mountain. Class 4A Only 15 teams compete in Class 4A, and a new all-around champion will be welcomed. Last year’s winner, Alyssa Carroll from Thompson Valley, has graduated. Kristen Larrington of Standley
Lake, who garnered coach-ofthe-year honors after leading the Gators to the state title, will not be coaching the Gators this season. She also holds the position as the school’s athletic director. Amy Yoshimura will take over the head job for Standley Lake this season and she’s certainly not new to coaching. She has been a coach at the Highland Gym Club and has worked with several of the girls who will be competing for the Gators. “We graduated a number of seniors last year, so it’s going to be a very young team,” said Larrington, who will have her hands full with all the other sports. “Amy is going to be able to do a fine job with our team and we all just wish her the best.” Rounding out the 4A all-class team from a year ago was Maddie Barkow, Marissa Kosky and Gabby Casey from Niwot, and Jordan Ireland from Standley Lake.
Carroll came through to win the individual titles on the balance beam (9.7), uneven bars (9.7) and the vault (9.85). However, she had to settle for second on floor as she was defeated by Ireland, who scored 9.5, to Carroll’s 9.475. Ireland was able to finish second on the vault (9.675) while Niwot’s Marissa Koski was the runner-up on the bars (9.275) and teammate Gabby Casey was second on the beam (9.45). It was also a close call for Standley Lake in the team competition as the Gators were able to score 179.05 points to edge Elizabeth, 178.35, and Niwot, 177.375. The Gators were followed by Thompson Valley, 172.05, Evergreen, 166.825, and Pueblo Central, 165.025. The remaining nine schools in the classification are Alamosa, Buena Vista, Canon City, Denver South, Fort Morgan, Gunnison, Kennedy, Lone Star and Thomas Jefferson
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It’s all about THE
NEW!
NOW OPEN!
Redesigned Casino Floor
Expanded Table Games
It’s all about THE NEW at Monarch Casino Black Hawk. Now open. Experience the expanded casino floor. With Exclusive Premiere slot games, you’ll play the newest and hottest games here first. Play on a redesigned casino floor and in the expanded table games area. Watch sports on our large video wall located at the Stage Bar featuring progressive video poker and live entertainment. You’ll be amazed at what you see. And what is to come. We’re changing the landscape and upping the ante. Make a trip to Monarch Casino Black Hawk.
Cabaret Lounge | Live entertainment Progressive Video Poker bar
The Buffet | Nightly lobster and all-you-can-eat crab legs
GRAND OPENING WEEKEND August 29 & 30 Entertainment PJ Zahn | 2 pm – 6 pm Chris Daniels and the Kings | 8 pm – 12 am
You bet it’s fun. P.O. Box 9 | 444 Main Street | Black Hawk, CO 80422 | 303.582.1000 monarchblackhawk.com | Bet with your head not over it. Gambling problem? Call 800.522.4700