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Club creates scholarship around beloved teacher, coach West Woods Men’s Golf Club hosts Shirley Hanson memorial tourney By Crystal Anderson Canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
The Vineyard Church, above, sits where in just 10 months the city’s first hotel, a Hilton Garden Inn, will be built. The rendering below shows what the hotel will look like. Courtesy images
“When you saw her, you just smiled,” said Byron Hanson, husband to beloved West Woods Golf Course member and employee, Shirley Hanson. Shirley, 62 and a longtime Arvada resident, educator and coach, passed away in January of lung cancer. An inaugural memorial golf tourney was held Sept. 26 in her memory, raising funds to help a new generation of Arvada youth. “She was a fixture,” said Andy Roboff, a former student, neighbor and friend of Shirley’s. “There’s a place in all our hearts for Shirley.” A longtime Arvada resident, Shirley began her career in the city, teaching physical education at East Arvada Junior High and coaching gymnastics at Arvada High School. She Kent Stastny, a member transferred to of the Men’s Club Pomona High School in 1974 where she continued teaching and coaching track, cross-country and golf. When not working at school or coaching students, she was active in helping the community wherever needed. “She was all in — If you needed somebody, you call Shirley,” Byron said. In 1994, Shirley took a coordinating position with the West Woods Golf Course and the Men’s Club. There she gave her time to help organize the group’s meetings, events and tournament, a position she held for the club’s existence. “She left a very deep impression on a lot of people here,” said Kent Stastny, a member of the Men’s Club. “She was such an integral part of this community.” Since her passing, Stastny and other members of the West Woods Men’s Club echoed Byron’s sentiments and decided they wanted to do something to honor and keep her memory alive. “As we talked through it, the one thing that really stuck was to put a scholarship in her name,” Stastny said. Now official, The Shirley “Pearl” Hanson Scholarship Fund will be an annual scholarship given to one or two Arvada student golfers. To create the fund, the club started the memorial tournament.
‘As we talked through it, the one thing that really stuck was to put a scholarship in her name.’
COUNCIL APPROVES CITY’S FIRST HOTEL Hilton Garden Inn will be built in Olde Town By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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ver the past decade, city councils past and present have attempted to bring a hotel to Arvada. On Sept. 21, they succeeded. In a 7-0 vote, the Arvada City Council approved the preliminary development plan for a $22.6 million Hilton Garden Inn hotel at 5445 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. “This was such a priority and goal for a long time
because of the needs of our citizens and our community,” said Mayor Marc Williams following the meeting. “To be able to get a quality Hilton product is a great success for the city.” The five-story, 139-room hotel will stand in the space currently occupied by The Mile High Vineyard Church, which will relocate within the next month to a temporary location at the Arvada K-8 School, 5751 Balsam St.. The Hilton will also have a 2,800-squarefoot meeting and event space, an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness and business centers, an outdoor seating area, fire pit and The American Grill Restaurant and Hotel continues on Page 7
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Unincorporated Jeffco to allow pot testing Change will take effect when new year begins Staff Report Jefferson County commissioners have passed an ordinance that will permit marijuana testing facilities at the beginning of the year, but the prohibition of marijuana cultivation/manufacturing facilities, distribution and retail stores in unincorporated areas will remain in effect. The decision was made following a series of meetings beginning on May 29. County staff informed commissioners Libby Szabo, Casey
Tighe and Don Rosier about all aspects of marijuana operations. Amendment 64 of the Colorado Constitution authorizes recreational use of marijuana, including the operation of facilities for cultivation, manufacturing, testing and retail sales. However, the amendment allows counties to regulate the industry, including banning any or all of the four operations. A moratorium forbidding all marijuana operations in unincorporated Jeffco ends on Jan. 1. The Jefferson County cities of Arvada and Golden do not permit any sales of marijuana or marijuana products. The City of Lakewood permits sales of medicinal mari-
juana and products, and the cities of Wheat Ridge and Edgewater permit recreational and medicinal retail sales. Testing facilities analyze marijuana for pesticides and fungus, and edibles for potency. Marijuana and marijuana products that could be tested in unincorporated Jefferson County can come from anywhere in the state of Colorado, as long as the cultivation and manufacturing facility has the proper licenses, Rosier said. Allowing testing facilities will provide people who want to purchase marijuana products a level of surety and consistency of the product they are buying, he added.
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Finding the poetry in teaching
FACES AMONG US
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... My Name Is
A glimpse of the people in our community
EDNA GORDON
Arvada realtor, mom and volunteer About me Enjoyment is a theme for life. After graduating from Alameda International High School in 1961, I moved to Arvada. I found myself facing many careers in my life and I began with just a little trunk line — Frontier Airlines. While I worked there, I was married and became pregnant with my first child, thus beginning my second career — a mom. I stayed home for many years, raising three boys before I decided to return to work. I’ve now been married for 53 years and so, at times, that’s been challenging. Family always comes first, just enjoy yourself. I love and respect my husband, and that and the raising of our boys into three — what I consider — very fine men have been great successes for me. I enjoy them.
Edna Gordon My passions When I’m not working, I volunteer. I’ve been an active volunteer for many, many years and currently serve with Arvada’s Sister Cities International, and love spending time with this organization and planning events there. I also am a member of the Arvada Festivals Commission and chairman for the Senior High Tea this next year and I just love it. That event, like Arvada’s other festivals, is so fun, and the seniors have such inspiring stories. Outside of my work and volunteering, I love to spend time visiting family in Texas, spending time with my friends from high school and just enjoying life. And I do enjoy it. If you’re happy with what you do for a living and can be flexible with your plan, because it doesn’t always work out the way you want it to, then enjoy life. I have a very good life and while nothing’s ever perfect, who cares?
My next chapters When my boys were older, I decided to go back to work and worked as an accountant and purchasing agent in the restaurant supply industry for a few years. After a few years in that and taking a position in the oil industry, I decided to leave and go home. But I didn’t like being at home so I decided to get my real estate license. So I jumped in and now I’m a real estate agent. I feel like a glorified chauffeur. I show houses and have people sign contracts. I help them make the most important purchase of their lives and that’s very fulfilling. I enjoy it, and while it has its ups and downs, the people are really nice.
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Editor’s note: This is the first of an occasional series about Judy Racine, who will retire at the end of this school year after 40 years of teaching. The gang of second- and thirdgraders tumbles Ann Macari in from recess Healey with an effervescent energy that bounces through the low-ceilinged room. “Yay!” Tim pumps a fist into the air. “We’re doing poetry! I love poetry!” Judy Racine folds her long, lanky body onto a short stool at the edge of a circular rug. “Let’s scrunch up close here,” she says. “Sit down on your bottoms. I need to see your faces. Come close.” The kids settle into a crooked ring, kneeling, sitting, listening to Judy read poems about fruits and vegetables written by last year’s students, discussing their favorite words and lines. Behind Judy is a paper pad with the words I can explain what poetry means to me. “What does that mean?” she asks. “What is this learning target going to ask you to do?” Arms dart into the air. “Write something beautiful,” Gage says, “and not too long and not too short.” Which is how you could describe what happens in this room: Never-ending poems that tell stories — not too long and not too short — of revelation and wonder and a hunger for knowledge instilled by a teacher. That is, incontrovertibly, beautiful. ••••
Judy, as her students call her, is 64. She plans to retire at the end of this school year, after 40 years in education. The daughter of a dairy farmer in a small town in Devon, a county in southwest England known for its countryside and seashores, she stumbled into teaching. She left school at 16, as many did then who didn’t qualify for advancedlevel schooling, and soon after took a bus to London searching for direction. She worked short stints as a hospital receptionist and at a children’s charity and traveled throughout Europe. “When you’re a teen, you want to get away,” she says. “And I needed a different adventure in my life.” At 21, she won a full scholarship to a teaching college and four years later began teaching fourth-graders at a primary school with a group of other new teachers. “It was the blind leading the blind,” she remembers. “We didn’t know what to do.” But she learned. “You figure it out by doing it,” Judy says. “You figure it out by watching great teachers teach. That’s how you figure it out. And you have each other.” The reason she stayed so long in the classroom is easy: The kids. “Their experiences are new every day,” she says. “You see their eyes and their wonder and how they open up to learning. It’s cool. It’s like watching a seed grow.” She is, however, ready to wind up this chapter, not only to explore new experiences, but also because the state of teaching has changed so drastically. Education today is boxed by too many rules, too many tests, she says. It has lost some of its vitality, some of its Healey continues on Page 7
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A rockin’ sock-hoppin’ eve Three things you should know about Top Hats and Ball Caps
(‘50s slang for cool) theme, the event will feature sounds from the band, Chase-N-The Dream, performing popular ‘50s hits. Arvada native and 9News anchor Kim Christiansen will emcee. A silent and live auction will be held to raise money for the organization.
By Crystal Anderson Canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com In a world of rising hemlines, sock hops, diner-dates and rock-and-roll revolution, one thing persisted — community. And that’s exactly the theme of the 2015 Top Hats and Ball Caps gala. Held Oct. 10 at the Lamar Street Center, 5889 Lamar St., the event is a fundraiser hosted by the Arvada Community Food Bank, which provides food, academic and workforce resources to residents in Arvada, Westminster, Wheat Ridge and Broomfield. “I don’t think anybody throws a party quite like this. It’s not formal and it’s not informal, and that’s quite unique across the Denver-metro area,” said Randy Weinert, development manager at the Arvada Community Food Bank. “People are out having a good time and just enjoying being together.” Fun Have you heard? This year, grease is the word. A fun dress-up and dressdown gala, Top Hats and Ball Caps encourages all attendees to peek into their closets and go back in time to celebrate the 1950s. Organizers said they hope to see supporters break out
The 2014 event celebrated not only a fun theme, but a community of food bank supporters who give their time and resources to help feed others in their communities. Courtesy photo those greaser jackets, poodle skirts, cocktail dresses, classic Chuck Taylor tennis shoes and, of course, those iconic round or cat-eye shades. “I’ve seen some poodle skirts already,” Weinert said. “I think I have three changes of clothing — looks like I’ll have a costume change.” Along with the supermurgitroid
Fundraiser The event, now in its second year, is one of two signature fundraising events that the food bank hosts every year. Next to Jam Out Hunger, the Front Range’s youth battle-of-thebands event, this adult-focused event helps spread awareness and raise money for the food bank. In 2014, Top Hats and Ball Caps raised $50,000. That number, Weinert said, is one they hope to grow. All money raised goes into the bank’s general operating funds and will be used towards purchasing and the organization’s general operation needs. Community The gala will bring together 350 of the food bank’s biggest supporters, which Weinert said allow everyone to connect and bond. “Our supporters are such a closeknit group this is a chance for them to get to know each other more,” Weinert said. “It’s not just an auction or a fundraiser — it’s a celebration of a community that cares.”
Class delves beyond professional development Leadership Arvada 2016 kicks off with energy By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Editor’s note: Arvada community editor Crystal Anderson will be giving readers an inside look at the Leadership Arvada civic enducation course this year, filing dispatches after each month’s class. On a sunny fall morning, a fresh mix of 28 students gather in a room at the Apex Fieldhouse for their first day of a class that prior participants have described as life-changing. For the 2016 Leadership Arvada Class, a group of Arvada residents, employees and businessmen and women, this class kicked off Sept. 24 with energy and excitement. Classmates sat eager to learn not only about one another, but also how to grow and advance their skills as leaders within respective businesses and the community. I, for one, was ready. To me, a participant as well, this class was one I knew would introduce me to new people and perspectives while challenging me in unexpected ways. The first day was largely an introduction — to one another, the class and the city of Arvada. We listened to presentations from several Arvada leaders and discussed everything from the last book we read to how to find your ‘why’ and whether your professional style is characteristic of a D, i, S or C, an assessment that characterizes people’s behaviors. “It’s all really connected,” said Rachel Zenzinger, former Arvada councilwoman Class continues on Page 24
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ent aspects of passive solar design. This The first Saturday in October is when includes more than simply having southGolden Earth Days and the Colorado Refacing windows with large roof overhangs, newable Energy Society hold their tour of solar-powered and otherwise REAL ESTATE although that’s an essential component. As the Guerra home on “green” homes. If you like touring TODAY Easley Road demonstrates, the great homes and enjoy learning thermal mass of the walls and how to make them more energy floors inside those south-facing efficient, then don’t miss this sunrooms helps to capture heat Saturday’s self-guided tour. during sunny winter days and Show up anytime after 9 a.m. release it during chilly winter at the American Mountaineering nights. You’ll also learn about SIP Center at the corner of Washingpanels used in the exterior walls ton Avenue and 10th Street in and about the foam ICF forms downtown Golden to get your guide book and map. The cost By JIM SMITH, used for pouring the concrete foundation. And you’ll learn about is $5 per person, but is free if you Realtor® the HRV unit which uses exhaustride a bicycle or drive an electric ed air from the house to condition the fresh car to see the homes. air coming in from outdoors. What will you learn from touring these At the Samuelson house up Clear Creek homes? Being on the solar tour committee, I have had the chance to visit many of them Canyon you’ll learn about a shallow-well and read about others. Homes were care- direct exchange ground source heat pump system that is, in my opinion, the gold standfully chosen because of what they could teach, and being solar-powered alone was ard for geothermal heating and cooling. At Compass Montessori School you’ll not not sufficient to be included in the tour. At many of the homes you’ll learn differ- only view the largest photovoltaic system I
Solar Tour Includes an Electric Vehicle Roundup
In case you missed the Drive Electric Week event on Sept. 19th, you’ll have a second chance to see and experience electric cars, motorcycles and bicycles during Saturday’s Golden Solar Tour. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (which overlaps the SuperCruise) the parking lot of Golden Real Estate, 17695 S. Golden Road will be reserved for electric vehicles only. Expect to see Teslas, Nissan Leafs, BMW i3s, Chevy Volts and other electric cars. Look under the hoods, sit in them, ask questions of their owners and maybe even enjoy a
free ride-and-drive in one of the Teslas. In addition, Pedego Denver will be bringing a half-dozen electric bicycles for you to test ride. If you haven’t ridden an electric bicycle yet, you should come try it. Last week I was in Vail and rented an electric mountain bike and rode it to top of Vail Mountain. With its pedal assist I made it to the top, but, believe me, it was still quite a workout! Come enjoy a rock & roll band from noon to 3, and mention this ad for a free serving of BBQ from our food vendor!
know of — 129 kilowatts — but you’ll learn about the school’s one-of-a-kind farm school, which teaches old-time sustainability. This K-12 school puts its middle school students through a program which produces food to sell as well as for the school’s own kitchen. Sustainability is an everevolving discipline with new concepts and products being developed regularly, many of them here in Jefferson County at the National Renewable Energy Lab. I have attended and/ or participated in these home tours every year for a decade or more, and every year I learn one or more things I didn’t know before. Start your tour early if you want to visit all
the homes, but most people pick and choose the homes they visit based on the write-up for each. You’ll learn something different at each home. Be sure to return to the American Mountaineering Center between 4 and 6 pm for the reception. There will be free appetizers and free local beverages plus an expo with booths from vendors selling products and services utilized in many of the homes. As described below left, an electric vehicle round-up is also part of the tour. Learn more about this year’s tour online at www.GoldenSolarTour.org. There’s still time to be a volunteer/docent at individual houses. A training session is 67:30 tonight at Jefferson Unitarian Church.
Coming Next Week: Mountain Ridge Ranch-Style Home This 1997 home at 654 Canyon Point Circle has four bedrooms — two on the main $575,000 floor and two more in the fully finished basement. The newly rebuilt redwood deck offers both city and mountain views. Best of all, an open space trailhead is less than 100 yards from the home’s front door, and a citymaintained park is just two blocks away. Children can walk to highly rated Mitchell Elementary School in 10 minutes without crossing a single busy street. As you can see in the photograph, there is a three-car garage. The home is within the City of Golden, a short bike ride or pleasant walk to Clear Creek, the Golden Community Center, and downtown Golden. A video tour is in production. Look for it soon at www. MountainRidgeHome.com. It goes on the MLS Oct. 7th and will be open Sat., Oct. 10, 1-4 pm.
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ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY
HometownIMPRESSIONS M O M E N TS I N T I M E F R O M YO U R C O M M U N I T Y
The view in front of Seacrest Elementary on a sunny afternoon includes the construction crew adding a new pedestrian signal pole in front of the school. Photo by Glenn Wallace
School’s out on a sunny afternoon By Glenn Wallace gwallace@coloradocommunitymedia.com The school bell rings at Seacrest Elementary School, and students pour out into the warm afternoon sunlight. Parents and teachers help guide the children to buses, cars or the pedestrian routes home. The big sign out front lets passersby know tomorrow will be an early-release day and that parent-teacher conferences are coming up. “It’s usually good in the afternoons, with teachers out here, watching the kids,” said Eric Reil. He and wife Tina had walked from their nearby house to accompany home two of their children, ages 8 and 11. The family’s oldest son, who is 14, also had shown up on his own way home from his school. The three had headed home in front of their parents. Living close enough to walk or ride bikes to the schools was a definite plus for the neighborhood, Eric said.
“And when there’s construction, like today, it definitely beats driving,” said Tina, gesturing towards a construction crew standing near a cement truck and an array of traffic cones, blocking one of the lanes in the Quay Street and 64th Avenue intersection, which sits directly in front of the Arvada school. As soon as the children and parents cleared out of the area, the construction crew moved into action. Crew foreman Terry Cordova said they are updating signals at the intersection and adding a new pedestrian signal pole in front of the school. Doing road work around a school definitely complicates the job, Cordova said. “The stress level goes up, especially when school gets out,” he said. “Everybody wants to look at the big holes in the ground.” Still, duty calls, and several other intersections in Arvada required his crew’s attention. The improved intersections will hopefully make other sunny afternoon commutes home from school just a little safer for other students.
Apex announces executive director finalists The Apex Park and Recreation District Board of Directors has announced four candidates for the district’s executive director position: Alan Abrams, Lauri Dannemiller, JoAnn Gould and Steve Russell are the finalists vying for the position, which is being vacated by the district’s current executive director, Mike Miles, later this year. A final hiring decision will be announced in early November. For more information, call Luann Levine, 303-4032518. Friday on the Farm Star Acre Farms is hosting the final First Fridays on the Farm event Oct. 2. The free event, held from 5 p.m. to dark, will feature music from the Hilltop Harvest Band, local food and crafts artisans, and produce from the venue’s Farm Stand. The farm stand is also open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 4 p.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday’s 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. For more information on the farm, the event or the farm stand, visit www.staracrefarms.com or call 303-8820632. Guns and Gears The 5280 Armory, 4781 W. 58th Ave., is hosting an “America Loves Guns and Gears” event Oct. 3. A day devoted to enjoying cars, motorcycles and guns, the event offers participants a space to enjoy their past time while listening to music and savoring food. A shooting poker tournament will also be a part of the event. Industry vendors such as CZ, H&K and Sig Sauer will be present. For more information, visit https://5280armory.com/ or call 720-898-4747. Garden training classes The Arvada Gardeners are hosting a gardening class Oct. 8. Held 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at 9195 West 57th Ave., the free event will teach residents how to properly put their gardens to bed. The course will also discuss how to add manure, maintain soil health, save seeds and perform seed swap. For more information or to register, email ninamorton10@gmail.com or call 720-376-0613. No-carve, no-mess, all spook This year, the Majestic View Nature Center is taking Hurry continues on Page 5
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JEFFCO SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES
Susan Harmon
Ken Witt Incumbent board president, father, businessman fights for his position on the Jeffco school board
to pull people from office who are doing what they said they would do,” he said. “I am heartened to have a dialogue around students’ education in Jeffco and I welcome this dialogue. I’m glad to see we’re having it.
Jeffco parent, attorney joins race for school board
By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Brings to the table With a strong passion for education, Witt said he’s going to remain focused on moving education forward in the county. “I think we have accomplished great things in the last year-and-a-half,” Witt he said. “We’re certainly not finished. There’s more to do and I intend to continue to move the needle forward in our students’ achievement.” Along with that, he added he’d like to continue to focus on CHOICE and creating more and expanding options for students across the county, bring in an early college to the district, expand STEM and vocational opportunities, and work on the evaluation process and compensation plan.
This is an ongoing, weekly series of profiles about candidates running for the Jefferson County Board of Education. To read previous articles about candidates go to coloradocommunitymedia.com.
This is an ongoing, weekly series of profiles about candidates running for the Jefferson County Board of Education. To read previous articles about candidates go to coloradocommunitymedia.com. Why he is in the news Ken Witt, Colorado native, businessman and president of the Jefferson County school board, is campaigning to further education in the district and retain his position on the board. “How could you not fight to retain your seat in an elected position?” he said. “I ran because I’m passionate about education and I’ve certainly not lost that passion — I intend to ensure education in Jefferson County continues to get better.” Witt was elected in 2013. He and fellow board members John Newkirk and Julie Williams form the majority on the board are facing a recall election in November. All three members have stated their intent to hold their positions on the board. About him A native Coloradan, Witt works in information and technology security and business. Witt said he finds the recall disappointing and stands by the work he, Newkirk and Williams have accomplished. . “At the end of the day I think it’s a little disappointing that recall attempts have become so easy … and people are trying
Hobbies and other interests Witt said he likes to talk about education and spend time with his family, specifically his young granddaughter. In his own words “Many people don’t realize how fulltime a position on the board of education is in a district like Jeffco.” “I’m very proud of our accomplishments over the past two years. I believe Jeffco is headed in a great direction to improve students’ academic success and achievement.” “I think it’s critical we keep moving forward.”
By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Why she is in the news In the early 2000s, Susan Harmon was told she had to move to Jefferson County for the schools. Nearly 15 years later, after listening to that advice and getting involved in her children’s schools, she’s running for the Jeffco Board of Education to give back to her community on a larger scale. “Perhaps if I could do things on a broader perspective, it would give them (friends and community members) a voice,” she said. “I felt very comfortable doing those things in my community — I’m excited about it.” Harmon is one of five would-be successor candidates running in the recall election of the current Jeffco board majority, which consists of Ken Witt, Julie Williams and John Newkirk. Specifically, she’s running for District 2, in competition with Newkirk and Matthew Dhieux. About her Raised in the San Francisco Bay area, Harmon moved to Colorado in 1997, where she found a home in Lakewood. An attorney, she owns her own practice in the suburb, where she practices family law. She is an active member of her children’s school accountability committees and their Parent Teacher Associations (PTA). Brings to the table Harmon said she has three primary areas of focus — growth, teacher reten-
tion and restoration. “Looking at Jefferson County and how strong that’s been in our history of retaining great teachers, and this significant loss of great teachers in the last two years — we need to look at that.” She wants to create a plan for growth and immediately look at funding options to tackle the county’s critical housing issues. She also said she would like to remove the contention from the board room, look at the current teacher contract and how to best implement the pay-for-perforHarmon mance model, and bring stakeholders back into the picture. “We need to bring people back into the dialogue, into the discussion,” she said. “The board meetings have a really negative tone; they’re difficult to stream and listen to; and I don’t think it’s appropriate and ... productive.” Hobbies and other interests Harmon said she’s a bit of an adrenaline junkie. She enjoys hiking, mogul skiing, skiing with her family and spending time with her two children and her husband. In her own words “I’m trying to take the perspective of listening and understanding. There are always a variety of viewpoints on how to tackle these really important issues,” she said. “Every district is looking a little different, every demographic is a little different, but to do this in a respectful way.” “The conflict that I have witnessed on the board and in the community is really alienating and I just don’t think it’s an appropriate tone for that important oversight policy-making body to have.” “Let’s not personalize it,” she said. “It’s not about us. It’s about our clients — and keeping that buffer is really important.”
JEFFERSON COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY Learn to make Halloween costumes People interested in learning how to make their own Halloween costume this year are invited to attend a class 2-4 p.m. Oct. 3 at The Stitching Factory, 710 Golden Ridge Road, #108 in Golden. Cost for the class is $20, and attendees will learn to make the three costume basics: tunics, capes and gathered skirts. People of all sewing abilities are able to easily learn how to make the three basics. To register, call 720-420-9093 or visit the website www.stitchingfactory.com. All registrants should include a name, phone number or email address and the
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the mess out of pumpkin decorating with a non-traditional pumpkin decorating class. Held 5:30-6:30 p.m., Oct. 6, the class will teach participants how to decorate
name and date of the class. Jeffco Health & Wellness Connect 2015 This year’s Jeffco Health & Wellness Connect takes place 5-8 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Community Room at Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave. in Lakewood. The free event is designed to offer information and empowerment when making wellness choices. People will be able to network with businesses showcasing the latest products and services within the health and wellness industry and receive special offers promoting a
pumpkins in a variety of ways to keep in line with the Halloween spirit, without the mess of a carved pumpkin. The class costs $3 per person or $10 a family and supplies will be provided. Students need to sign up in advance and bring a pumpkin. Decorated pumpkins may be entered into the Arvada Festival of Scarecrows’ 4th Annual Decorated Pumpkin Contest.
healthy lifestyle. Complimentary healthy food and drinks will be available. For more information, visit the events page on www.westchamber.org, or contact Jo Yosek at Jo@WestChamber.org or 720-399-5653. Colorado Rails and Cocktails The Colorado Railroad Museum is presenting Colorado Rails and Cocktails: Richard Luckin’s Dome Car Magic at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the railroad museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave. in Golden. The presentation begins promptly at 6:30 p.m.,
To register, call 720-898-7405. Festival of Scarecrows In an annual celebration of the harvest season, the Arvada Festivals Commission, the Arvada Gardeners and Historic Olde Town Arvada are hosting the Festival of Scarecrows. On Oct. 10, children, parents, friends, families and a few straw-and-newspaper-
but doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Luckin’s work included producing PBS programs and documentaries, and he was a producer-director for the Coors Corporate Television Department in Golden. The event is available to attendees 21 years of age and older. Tickets cost $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers, and include snacks and a choice beverage of beer, wine or soda. Advanced tickets are required. To purchase tickets, call 303-279-4591 or visit www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org.
stuffed characters will decorate Olde Town in celebration of the event. Held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the festival will include a scarecrow contest, a giant pumpkin contest, decorated pumpkin contest, kids activities and games, local vendors, karaoke, and a pumpkin baked good cook off. For more information on the event, visit www.arvadafestivals.com or call 720898-7403.
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By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com For students at Wheat Ridge High School, October was too long to wait to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Instead, they held a pep rally with ESPN sports reporter and Wheat Ridge alum Shelley Smith on Sept. 23, and had the second annual “Ridge Off” football game against Dakota Ridge on the 24th. “We started the Ridge Off last year with Lutheran Hospital, and we were able to get so much support that this year has just become bigger,” said Jayde Woodyard, senior class president. “The student council helped to put this all together, and the school and our parents all jumped in as well — involvement just exploded.” Smith, herself a breast cancer survivor, gave a dynamic and invigorating presentation to students about the importance of perseverance and team support when dealing with a diagnosis. “It was terrifying when I first got the diagnosis. I was numb, I think,” she said. “I didn’t want to tell my parents, because I didn’t want them to worry. The fear is real, but fighting it is also real.” When Smith did announce her diagnosis to the world, she did so on Twitter, saying she was among the one in eight women with breast cancer. At the rally, Smith shared stories about her interviews with some of sports’ greatest leaders — Michael Jordan, Peyton Manning, Stephen Curry and Magic Johnson among them — and the influence of colleagues like Stuart Scott, an ESPN sportscaster who died of cancer in January. She also emphasized the importance of listening to one’s body and regular examinations to stay ahead of any potential problems. “Breast cancer has touched so many people’s lives,” she said. “At the ESPY’s last year, so many people came up to me because they heard my story and told me they knew someone affected by breast
233 breast cancer patients were diagnosed and/or treated in 2014. 10,674 screening mammograms and 7,227 diagnostic mammograms were done in 2014. The duration of treatment is variable, depending on the exact type of cancer and the stage of diagnosis. Some cases of breast cancer may be treated by surgery alone, whereas others are treated with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and anti-estrogen therapy.
Attendees of the Ridge Off game between Wheat Ridge and Dakota Ridge celebrate the fight against breast cancer with a pink balloon release. Photo by Clarke Reader cancer.” After her presentation, students gathered to take selfies, and old friends and family came forward to get hugs and catch up. “I think it’s amazing for her to be as strong as she has been,” said senior Mariya Perez. “I love seeing women as strong as her.” At the Ridge Off the following day, both teams wore pink socks, and the cheerleaders, poms and fans were all decked out in pink in support of victims and survivors. All the money raised went to Lutheran Medical Center’s cancer services program, and hospital representatives attended both events to provide information on breast cancer and treatment. “We’re here to help you be more engaged and educated,” said Carol Salzmann, executive director of Lutheran’s medical foundation. “It’s amazing how prevalent this cancer is in the community, but we stand beside you to do everything we can.” Members of the student senate, foot-
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for parking, with some spots possibly located underground. For other residents, such as Cindi Kreutzer and city council candidate Dave Palm, the issue isn’t around parking or the hotel itself, but rather how the building is being funded — an issue, they say, that has long been the case. “My entire exception to this whole project has more to do with giving them money to the project to build the building,” Kreutzer said. “If the hotel is so viable then they shouldn’t have to pay them $8 million to come here, that’s all — just like with every other urban renewal project.” Aravada Urban Renewal Authority, which works with areas the community wants redeveloped, is facilitating the project in two parts. It is selling the property for $500,000 to the developers, who also will receive an $800,000 rebate over 10 years through the city’s 2 percent lodging tax. “All the pieces fell into place, so to speak,” said Maureen Phair, the authority’s executive director. This project is anticipated to have a great economic impact on the city and surrounding community for years to come. According to the presentation, the creation of the hotel
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foundational ingredients. Take, for instance, something as basic as recess: Up to 40 percent of U.S. school districts have reduced or eliminated recess to free up more time for academics, and one in four elementary schools no longer provides recess to all grades, according to a 2010 Gallup survey. To Judy, that’s a big deal. “Play is the engine that drives learning,” she says. And children “need to experience play through their learning. I’ve always considered that super important.” At Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning, where she’s taught for 20 years, Judy found a place that let her work outside the box. The school, tucked in a south Denver neighborhood, is supported by five school districts — Aurora, Cherry Creek, Denver, Douglas County and Littleton — and the nonprofit Public Education and Business Coalition. It incorporates the principles of Outward Bound into its curriculum, which is built around multidisciplinary learning expeditions that take students at least once a week on in-depth field trips — or expeditions — and culminate in a project that pulls all the learning together. “I can still be creative and inspire,” Judy says. “I can still plan content that’s not testdriven...that’s instilling curiosity.” And she can still have fun. “Teachers here have fun — they’re always smiling. It’s stressful, but there is a great sense of community here.” •••• Curiosity flies around Judy’s room. Questions jump from posters and placards on the walls that focus on this fall’s theme of botany. “Where does food that we eat come from?” “Why does the world need plants?” “What do plants need to grow?” Blue parakeets chirp in a cage in one corner. Jars with sunflowers rest on low tables. There are only a few chairs, but many rugs. Books overflow in yellow and green bins along the
Teacher Judy Racine takes a selfie with her crew of second- and third-graders at Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning. She is retiring this year after 40 years of teaching. wall. Small student-potted containers with plants line the windowsill. Several Chinese lanterns hang from the ceiling casting a soft light. Colored bubble letters spell out values the class embraces: Discipline. Integrity. Compassion. Courage. Responsibility. “We Are a Crew, Not Passengers,” reads another placard. Pictures of each student dot a bulletin board, accompanied by adjectives that describe them. An organized, kaleidoscopic quilt of color, objects and information, the room imparts warmth, inquiry and collaboration — a comfortable place to learn. The 25 students scatter among the tables and sort through the poetry books. They begin to read, searching for one that speaks to them. Judy circulates, passing out sticky notes, crouching down to ask questions, spur dialogue.
will involve 500 construction jobs and add 85 operation jobs, and will have an $8.3 million impact over the next 20 years. For the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, Arvada Visitors Center and the Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA), these statistics, along with the community’s desire for lodging, led them to support the addition of a hotel in the city. “For years Arvada businesses have sent their out-of-town guests to neighboring cities, and Arvada will finally have an opportunity to compete for that business,” said Ryan Stachelski, director of the economic development group. “This is not just great for the businesses that will use the hotel, but also the businesses in Arvada that will provide service to the hotel’s guests. There are a lot of great things happening in Arvada and this new hotel is just the latest example.” The city expects construction on the facility to begin late this year, with a groundbreaking ceremony in late October. “This creates the ability for people’s families to have a place to stay close by,” Williams said. “It’s part of the full fabric of what makes this the City of Arvada.” Burch Meriwether-Archer, her teaching assistant, helps. Burch’s two sons had Judy at one time or another. “Everything she does is built into giving kiddos good support so they know where the boundaries are,” Burch says. “She has high expectations for good behavior. She strikes the perfect balance between letting kids be developmentally appropriate and stretching them to let them grow.” Her students agree. “She gives us challenges,” Landon, 7, says. “And I like challenges because challenges actually make you get smarter, and I like getting smarter.” “She makes us set our goals, which makes us try harder and do better,” Tim, 8, says. Back at the rug, the children take turns sharing their poems, pinpointing exactly what they liked about them. “Put your poetry books on the rug,” Judy says. “Your exit ticket to a break outside is . . . to prove to me you can now explain what poetry means to you.” The answers come quickly. “It can be long.” “It can be short.” “Poems can be sad, funny or serious.” “Poems can give you ideas.” “It’s beautiful.” “It can teach you.” Soon, the classroom is quiet. The children are outside. Playing. Learning. Judy is preparing for the next lesson. She’s not thinking much about the end of this last year yet because good teaching requires staying present. Her primary goal is to enjoy the children. “I’m going to just make sure the kids are happy,” she says. “And I’m enjoying myself. And they’re definitely learning.” And that is a beautiful definition of teaching. Ann Macari Healey’s award-winning column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303-566-4110.
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Voters should support library mill levy 1A In the sitcom “Happy Days,” there is an episode in which the popular character Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzerelli gets a library card. An urban myth has it libraries nationwide saw a 500 percent increase in library card applications after the episode aired. Jefferson County Public Libraries had its own version of happy days back then, passing a tax increase in 1986, just two years after “Happy Days” went off the air. That additional revenue helped fund many facilities, materials and programs that continue serving the community today. Since then, however, nothing but reruns. Over the past 29 years, Jeffco libraries have not enjoyed a mill-levy tax increase, even as the county’s population has grown by 30 percent, cardholder numbers have risen by 240,000, and 6.1 million more items are circulating. On top of that, technology demands on libraries have skyrocketed.
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‘Tis the season for pumpkin-spiced this, and pumpkinflavored that. Is the trend a blessing or a curse? We asked shoppers in Wheat Ridge what they thought, and asked if there was anything that definitely should never be pumpkin-flavored.
“Yes, I like it. Well, I don’t do coffee, but pastries, bread, ice cream, custard, mostly sweet things. It also makes good egg nog.” Meredith Schleske Arvada
“It’s good. Mix it up day to day. I love pumpkin, and would love to taste it in anything during the fall. Well, pumpkin-flavored chocolate I probably wouldn’t like.” Maria Kunz “I don’t mind pumpkin flavor. But I don’t like pumpkin Twinkies! Just saw that.” Tad Weinziro, Wheat Ridge
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of items for checkout and access to technology. County ballot measure 1A on this November’s ballot asks Jeffco property owners to pay on average about $23.40 a year — exactly 67 cents a month per $100,000 of home value — to give our library system a boost. For that cost, the benefits would be most welcome: restored hours and staffing, a bigger and better collection of materials, better access to new technologies and expanded libary services to underserved areas like Edgewater and the south county. Libraries, reading and information, in general, are all more important than ever. Yet, without proper support, libraries in our communities are falling behind. As a county, we should value education and knowledge. A1 is a modest, and longawaited funding increase, that Colorado Community Media wholeheartedly endorses.
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Nancy Ford for Arvada city council I am endorsing Nancy Ford for Arvada City Council District 1. I believe she brings a much-needed new and different perspective to the challenges facing our city. I served with Nancy for five years on efforts by the city to expand its sustainability efforts and encourage sustainable living practices among Arvada residents. Nancy currently chairs the Arvada Sustainability Advisory Committee, commonly known as Sustain Arvada. In that role and through other activities, I have seen Nancy provide decisive leadership, strong problemsolving skills and keen communications abilities to identify and advance important ideas. Owning her own market research firm has honed her listening skills so she knows the right questions to ask to understand all the facts. I encourage Arvada voters to examine the candidates. I believe you will find Nancy Ford would be a great addition to Arvada City Council, bringing a balance of much-needed diversity and leadership to the council in District 1. Doug Magee Arvada
Questioning reasoning behind recall Matthew Dhieux claims to be non-partisan as he prepares to run against John Newkirk. He then goes on to support many of the Democrats’ complaints. He doesn’t want to fund charter schools, a Democrat position. He doesn’t like the teacher’s unions being bashed, another Democrat position. Finally, he possibly wants to take away pay-for-performance, another
Democratic position. David Albertsen, on the other hand, nailed it in his letter to the editor this week. He pointed out how the war on the new board members started right after the election. Recalls like this are being misused. Recalls like this are because of philosophical differences instead of bad behavior. Residents of Jefferson County must vote to retain the school board as a statement against these kinds of recalls. I’m not questioning the validity of the recall proponents’ issues, just the validity of their method. The best way to recall someone is at the next scheduled election. Thor Johnson Arvada ‘Let’s no fail our children’ Recall of the three Jefferson County School Board members would be supportable were these three individuals dedicated to diminishing exceptionally successful endeavors of previous JCSBs, endeavors that had resulted in scholastic outcomes superior to the national average which all agree needs measured improvement. Since previous JCSBs’ efforts did not result in desirable improvement, rather, tracking the national average, the Jefferson County electorate placed these three individuals on the JCSB, believing desirable improvement cannot be anticipated using the same unsuccessful strategies/methodologies that have historically given the inadequate “national average” result, those employed by previous JCSBs. It is evident that recall proponents are attempting to halt potential improvement desired
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‘My reality is so much better than your dreams’ Open letter to a Younger Me (magically mailed 20 years into the past): Hi. Me, again. Er . . . you, again. I’m writing to explain something to you, maybe to impart a little wisdom, in the hopes that you approach life smarter. First of all, and this isn’t the main point of this letter, but . . . There will come a day that someone close to you begs you to tie your financial future to theirs, and your impulse will be to say “Of course.” Because, and I say this lovingly, you have this pathetic want to make people happy or think well of you — or whatever. What is that, anyway? Stop that, would you? At any rate, when this person comes begging, I implore you—RUN AWAY! But, like I said, that’s not the point. The point is, there will come a moment when I bring you forward into my present reality, and you get a glimpse of what our life has become, and you will be a little embarrassed for us. I know, as a young man with great dreams and ambitions, that this seems impossible, but it’s true.
Let me just say something: get over yourself! Trust me, my reality is so much better than your dreams that the comparison is ridiculous. And, frankly, your dreams and my reality are incompatible. Michael Alcorn I know, I know— you look at what HITTING I do every day, HOME and feel, well, a little superior about what you do. And, I understand that, especially since our old classmate has been doing such a great job these last few years at what you think matters. But, all I have to say is this: Look around for a moment at the amazing children and gorgeous wife we have, and remind yourself that pursuing your dreams mean all of that goes bye-bye. Why am I telling you this? Because I
just got done reading a great book called “The Things They Carried,” by a guy named Tim O’Brien. This book is set in, and shortly after, the Vietnam War, and it includes stories from both the war and later. And, to be honest, as good a book as it is, we don’t have that frame of reference in our experience, so it falls a little flat. You didn’t have to deal with a draft for Iraq, so we don’t understand what it’s like to not have a choice about going to war. So, we don’t connect to O’Brien like we might. It’s like the TV show that was popular just a few years ago—your time—called “Thirtysomething.” Remember how you thought it was just about a bunch of whiny, older, relatively prosperous people who couldn’t get comfortable in their lives? Well, that’s because you don’t have a point of reference for that generation’s young idealism. When idealists meet reality, they tend to, I don’t know, grow disillusioned. And, let me tell you something, if you don’t grow up, let go of your ego, and get over what you think is
important, you’re going to turn into one of those whiny, older, relatively prosperous people. Idealism is wonderful, and I hope you hold on to it, and your dreams, for as long as you are able. But, understand that I am going to make some choices in the next few years based on the best information I have available at the time, and it’s going to take us away from those dreams you hold so dear. And that’s OK. We’re doing alright, looking at it from this end of the timespace continuum. Trust yourself and keep moving forward. Oh, and, if you get a chance, invest in a little company called “Google.” Yeah, the name is ridiculous, but . . . just trust me. 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
‘Peace can begin here, begin now, begin with me’ My birthday is this week, and a year ago I promised that I would report in on the three questions I asked then: What happened last year that I want to happen again? What happened that I wish to avoid in the coming year? What didn’t happen that I’d like to see in the next 12 months? Number one “to happen” was travel. I’ve been lucky enough to get away a couple of times, but my work schedule prevented a more extensive trip, such as the one I took to Nepal the year before. Why does it always seem that when we have the money to go, we don’t have the time, and when we have the time, we don’t have the money? On the other hand, the one thing that I wanted “to avoid” is the one that did happen: I had to move. Moving in itself isn’t all that bad — I like change — but I’ve
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by the electorate, returning the JCSB to control by the “same elements” that have proven historically incapable of getting the job accomplished. Wouldn’t it be neat to witness quantifiable scholastic improvement in Jefferson County, Colorado, nationally? Vote no for recall. The JCSB candidates favoring recall would return control to the “same elements” that have historically failed. While disguising their intent quite well, I observed a number of these candidates who participated in the September 12 Lakewood Ward 4 JCSB candidate forum. We, the electorate of Jefferson County, voted for improvement in the last JCSB election rather than the historically failed status quo. Let’s not fail our children by returning to that status quo. Larry Harrison Lakewood Voting for a clean slate Thank you for profiling the candidates for the Jeffco School Board Race (Lakewood Sentinel, Sept 24) as it give me information on how I might vote. I question where Julie Williams gets the money to run advertisement on the local news channels. Never in all my years of watching school board races have I seen ads on television. It must be very expensive to do so, and I see no signs that she is paying for it with her own funds. This would indicate that she is being sponsored by large amounts of money which I suspect come from the Independence Institute via Americans for Prosperity (the Koch Brothers). I would hate to think that such blatantly political money is influencing my local community school board. Therefor I will vote for the “Clean Slate for Jefferson County Schools” which would replace all five current members with Ron Mitchell, Brad Rupert, Amanda Stevens, Ali Lasell, and Susan Harmon. I believe that these people have the support of our local community and are not beholding to political moneyed benefactors. Mark Leachman,
been too much of a nomad in recent years, and I wanted to settle in. I was well on my way when the owner of my place decided to take advantage of the market and sell it, honoring my lease, of course. I think I’m going to Andrea Doray like it in my new place, but still. ... ALCHEMY The “what I’d like to see in the next 12 months” part is always the trickiest for me. How can I seek what I don’t even know I’m looking for? I can yearn, though. For example — and I am completely serious here — I would
love to be on the trip to Mars, no matter what that looks like. Really. But anyone who knows me also knows that “world peace” is always, always, at the top of any of my lists. We did not make progress toward world peace in the last year. In fact, violence has ratcheted up from its already horrifying levels, and I am not naïve enough to believe world peace will just happen. People will not put away their weapons, and their hatred, to simply go on about their businesses … no matter how much any of the rest of us, individually, might want this. That’s why it’s so easy, so often, to feel helpless in the face of such aspirations. But here’s a start: Peace begins with me, here, today. I personally can make a difference. Does this sound as improbable, as impossible as my trip to Mars? Perhaps, but it’s the only path I can take.
I have found comfort in these words from an unknown author: “Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of these things and still be calm in your heart.” To work for peace, I must live in peace. So, this year — and the rest of them to come — I will be calm in my heart … even though I might, from time to time, find myself in places of noise or trouble. But if, in the midst of these things, I am calm, then peace can begin here, begin now, begin with me. I’ll let you know how it goes … next year. Andrea Doray is a writer who would love to know the identity of the unknown author. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray. com if you have any leads.
Lakewood Recall effort against progress Having attended or viewed every school board meeting for the past year one cannot help but be amazed at the level of discontent caused by a small fraction within Jeffco. This started with Superintendent Cindy Stevenson stating she could not work with the new board before actually working with them, and resigning in the first week of their term. Since then we have seen a multitude of insinuations and no real evidence of any wrongdoing by the current board. The sin of the new board seems to be actually taking control of the school system and producing real results in the first half of their term. Adversaries complain about lack of openness. Are televised and archived meetings not openness? No concrete evidence of any secret meetings has ever been produced. Doesn’t the paying of large portion of recall signature gatherers by an out of state faction indicate that other motives involved? Isn’t the building of a new school from saved money a good indication of fiscal prudence? State law mandates that the board perform curriculum reviews. Once this was proposed they encountered massive pushback from teachers and indoctrinated students. Yet no changes were even proposed. Doesn’t this smack of partisanship from the teacher’s union and associated groups? If your child was in a charter school would you not want them to have the same benefits, funding, and chance in life as any student in another public school? Wasn’t equalizing the playing field the only right thing to do? Isn’t it strange that the candidates challenging the board have provided no concrete evidence of wrongdoing, and no positive changes other than gross generalizations? Perhaps the current board and two new elected members should be allowed to continue with the current positive changes. A successful recall will only cause a loss of continuity and a backsliding of current progress. William F Hineser, Arvada
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Community is crucial at small shops Cafes are local gems that aim to bring people together
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STORY AND PHOTOS BY Corrie Sahling • CSAHLING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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offee shops have long been a place to grab a daily dose of caffeine. But, lately, the trend for a daily latte stop has migrated to seeing more local cafes on the corner to combat corporate businesses. Each local place has its own story — from the decor to the music selection to its beginnings. And don’t forget the coffee. Each shop differs a little — or a lot — from the next, allowing each person to find his or her perfect fit. Here are four local shops to try out in your neck of the woods.
Sweet Blooms 1619 Reed St., Lakewood
Two Rivers Craft Coffee Co. 7745 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
Craft coffee is, without a doubt, the focus at Sweet Blooms. The entire space is open, but unlike a typical cafe, the seating area is small. The owner, Andy Sprenger, refers to it as the “tasting room.” “We don’t have syrups, we don’t do mochas,” Sprenger said. “It’s not that we have something against those drinks, we just want to highlight what’s great about our coffee.” The focus on coffee even spreads to the reading material supplied — magazines about coffee and books on the topic are laid out on a counter that delineates the seating space from the rest of the open space. With a very simple menu, a small serving area and a few team members to serve customers, the real focus is what’s behind the “tasting room.” The smells and sounds in the open space all originate from the roaster on the opposite side of the room. There are no windows or walls separating the space, so the roaster becomes the star. “Our main business,” Sprenger said, “is wholesale roasting.”
Sweet Blooms in Lakewood doesn’t add fluff. Their coffee is as it comes — no syrups or flavors.
Windy Saddle 1110 Washington Ave., Golden This Western-themed cafe grasps the culture of Golden and holds on to it. With a fireplace, lamps on several tables and plants scattered throughout, the overall homey feel envelops customers. “We have quirky stuff here,” barista Lauren Beabout said. “Like the screen door never shuts all the way after someone comes in.” Located almost underneath the iconic “Howdy Folks, Welcome to Golden” sign, the Windy Saddle embraces the language in the back of its store with signs like “outhouse” and the little one’s play area, “kid’s corral.” “It’s down-to-earth, homey and comfortable,” Beabout said. “Compared to the get-in, get-out-and-go vibe, we’re more the sitdown-and-stay. I mean, we have a fireplace.”
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The Windy Saddle in Golden offers a perfect Western setting, including a squeaky screen door that never shuts all the way.
Coffee at Two Rivers works for a lot more than a caffeine boost — it also serves as reason to visit a local gathering place. “Craft coffee is great,” assistant manager Holly Lovell said. “But people coming together is better.” Employees care about experience: As customers enter the coffee shop, many are greeted by name and stay to chat long after their coffee has been poured into a white glass mug. Coffee is brought right to the table, and an employee is never far away. The coffee shop has a simple, clean design with a few statement pieces like the light fixtures of clear spheres that showcase Edison light bulbs near the ceiling. An eye-catching detail is a window in the back of the shop that frames a room where Two Rivers roasts its own coffee. “The whole purpose is to make craft coffee,” Lovell said, “not because we think it’s the best in the world, but because coffee shops are where a lot of community is born.”
Two Rivers Craft Coffee Company in Arvada showcases their coffee with a window showing their roasting process and a clean design in the cafe.
Zoe’s Coffee 11225 Decatur St., No. 200, Westminster Entering Zoe’s is like walking into your best friend’s house — handwritten notes are on every table, homemade treats decorate the counter and each space appears to be the best place to catch up with a friend. The space has a Tuscan feel, with an Italian-inspired mural on one wall and warm color schemes in curtains and pillows. A brochure on the counter highlights what Zoe’s is known for, with “sit, sip and savor” written on the front. “I love this,” barista Joselyn Bernier said, Zoe’s Coffee in Westminster offers a looking at the brochure. “This is really us.” friendly, comfortable environment with Smiles and conversation greets bubbly baristas. customers as they order coffee. Each is treated as if they are the center of attention in that moment. “Customer service,” Bernier said, “is a big deal here.”
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A new decade — with a little help from my friends I turned 30 a couple weeks ago. A big one. Or so everyone tells me. Personally, I’ve always found the significance of certain birthdays a reflection of social constructs placed on us by society. So hitting 30 or 50 — or whatever — is only going to hit as hard as you let it. Or maybe I’m just getting grumpy in my old age. In either case, I spent the bulk of my birthday in a car driving through California’s ancient Redwood forests with my parents and brother — and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to make turning 30 seem like a minor achievement. I was so pleased to share it with my family. But I couldn’t help missing my friends on the occasion, especially when LCD Soundsystem’s “All My Friends” came up in the mix. For those unfamiliar with the song, it’s the best of the 21st century thus far, especially for people of my generation coming into adulthood. The song tracks the attempts of singer/ songwriter James Murphy (who was 37 at the time he wrote it) to stay in touch with friends as he drags himself into middle age. It’s chockful of dry and melancholy observations about the effort it takes to keep up with friends as responsibilities of
maturity and family take a bigger toll. Structurally, “All My Friends” is a 7 1/2-minute build to a catharsis that never quite comes — if that’s not a metaphor for life, I’m not sure what is. The song starts out with a repeated Clarke Reader plunking piano line and expands as LINER each new instruNOTES ment joins the fray. By the end, everyone’s instruments are louder and bigger - a sonic way of shouting to the void: “Do your worst!” On a musical level alone, the thing is a wonder. When you add the lyrics, the song becomes a classic. The aches and loneliness of aging are chronicled beautifully as Murphy talks about throwing just one more great party for the people he loves. “You spent the first five years trying to get with the plan/And the next five years trying to be with your friends again,” cap-
I got that pent up love thing that you like.” - “Style”
On the road, there’s always this. And if I’m sued into submission, I can still come home to this.” The lyrics that stick with me the most are simple and direct: “I wouldn’t trade one stupid decision/For another five years of life.” In these words, I hear all the nights you never want to end, moments just sitting around, talking or running through the streets, laughing your head off on the way to the next stop. I hear my friends in those words, and how much I miss them, since we don’t see each other as often as we would like. I’m getting sentimental as I get older, but I’m OK with that. At the start of a new year, a new decade, there’s really only one question I have, and it’s the same one as Murphy: Where are my friends tonight?
ture the sacrifices we often make along the way, and how difficult it can be to regain what was lost. Murphy also invokes feelings of gratitude for the people who are always there for you, no matter what happens: “And if I made a fool, if I made a fool, if I made a fool
Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he really doesn’t understand kids’ music these days. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And let him know some of your favorite birthday songs at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Ryan Adam’s 1989, released on Pax-Am Records. Review: Adams covered Taylor Swift’s pop manifesto in its entirety, tapping into the moodiness of Bruce Springsteen and The Smiths in the process. His version highlights how bulletproof Swift’s work remains. Favorite song: “I Wish You Would” Favorite re-worked lyric: “You’ve got that Daydream Nation look in your eye,/
Comfort food eatery opens Centennial location Cincinnati-based restaurant Tom+Chee celebrated the grand opening of its second Colorado location on Sept. 25 at the Streets at SouthGlenn, 6879 S. Vine St., in Centennial. “We’re excited to be part of the Tom+Chee family, and to introduce the Denver metro community to our passionate and innovative approach to making food fun,” said local franchisee Dan Pszanka. “We are dedicated to providing uniquely flavorful and simply satisfying meals that are comforting and affordable. At Tom+Chee we are doing what we love, and look forward to sharing that with our customers.” Specializing in tomato soup and grilled cheese, Tom+Chee is known for its fresh ingredients and quirky takes on comfort food classics. From the vegetarian Hippy+Chee to the offbeat Grilled Cheese Donut, Tom+Chee offers 20-plus grilled cheese sandwiches, plus fresh salads, three versions of tomato soup and an array of specials. The Centennial Tom+Chee will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.tomandchee.com. Trillium is no more Chef Ryan Leinonen, who opened Trillium, an award-winning Scandinavian eatery, in December 2011, recently closed the Ballpark neighborhood restaurant. “It’s time to move on from Trillium and explore new opportunities,” said Leinonen, a Michigan native whose culinary career spans more than two decades of accomplishments, including working at Denver’s Colt & Gray, Root Down, The Kitchen and Q’s (now Spruce) in Boulder.
“I was living my dream, and I had a ton of fun doing it, plus I won a lot of awesome awards, cooked at the James Beard House and pushed myself — more than I ever thought possible — to achieve success Penny Parker during Trillium’s five-year run,” MILE HIGH Leinonen said. ”I’ve LIFE worked with some absolutely amazing people — people who helped my dream of opening my own restaurant come to fruition — and they’ve all enriched my life more than they’ll ever know. I hope they learned as much from me as I learned from them.” Leinonen, whose life was recently graced by the arrival of his second daughter, plans to revel in fatherhood. “I’ve been working nonstop for the past several years, so I’m going to take a few months off to stay at home and enjoy some muchneeded time with my wonderful wife and daughters,” he said. Still, while he’s happy to relax for a bit, the next chapter, he said, will definitely involve a professional kitchen and perhaps another restaurant that he owns and operates. “The opportunities for me are endless, and the best is yet to come.” For more information, contact Leinonen at ryan@trilliumdenver.com. CU grad wins Emmy University of Colorado-Denver College
of Arts & Media alumnus Tim Kimmel won a Emmy Award for “Outstanding Sound Editing” on the HBO series “Game of Thrones.” Kimmel was the supervising sound editor. This was his fourth nomination and first victory. “Tim Kimmel’s success and achievements are a reflection of skills, talents and abilities that have placed him at the forefront of his craft,” AM Dean Laurene Kaptain said. “The students, faculty and staff of the College of Arts & Media at CU Denver are inspired by his successes and proud of his accomplishments. We are very proud of Tim’s Emmy Award and look forward to following his career as he continues his trajectory as a creative leader in Hollywood’s film and television industry.” Kimmel is a graduate of CAM’s Music Entertainment and Industries Studies program with an emphasis in recording arts. Two iconic eateries close Two decades-old Denver restaurants have left the dining landscape: Las Delicias on 19th Avenue and The Egg Shell in Cherry Creek North. Las Delicias, a 40-year-old fixture at 439 E. 19th Ave. shuttered abruptly last week with a note on the door and its website saying it was “closing for remodeling,” and would reopen next spring. Westword, however, which first reported the closing, speculates that the iconic eatery may remain closed due to the loss of the parking lot across the street. The parking lot is being transformed into a large residential and retail development, and the loss of the lot made parking in the popular Uptown neighborhood “challenging.”
Whether the original location reopens, Las Delicias continues to operate four other outposts throughout the metro area. Meanwhile, The Egg Shell, a 30-year presence in Cherry Creek North, shuttered the 235 Fillmore St. spot on Sept. 27. Owner Peggy Bevan told Eater Denver that she has been scouting other locations. Harvest Week returns Harvest Week, the epitome of an independent restaurant collaboration, returns for the 2015 edition Oct. 4-9. Dinners (and a brunch) will take place all week long. Each night a group of fiveplus restaurants will come together to create pop-up parties at the GrowHaus, a nonprofit indoor farm at 4751 York St. Every day includes a full bar and lots of food. All the festivities support EatDenver, a consortium of independently owned restaurants, and the Growhaus. For more information, go to www. harvestweek.com. Overheard Eavesdropping on four guys teeing off on hole No. 3 at Green Valley Ranch Golf Course: “Fairways are highly overrated.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.
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A little dark and a little light ‘Bright Ideas’ at Avenue Theater Apparently it’s the season for dark stories. “Bright Ideas” gives an insight into the lengths to which some parents are willing to go to make sure their darling offspring gets into the “right” preschool. Little 3-year-old Mac is next on the waiting list for Bright Ideas Early Childhood Development Academy and everyone knows that a child who attends this lofty educational establishment will be set for life. The parents go through assorted machinations to assure their son’s placement at the top of the waiting list. The cast is very strong, but I have to give a a special shout-out to Haley Johnson. Haley took on several roles and made each very distinctive. Her comic timing is impeccable. Pat Payne directed “Bright Ideas” with a deft hand and it was a special treat to
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see Avenue Theater’s Executive Director Gavin Mayer, whom AROUND I knew when he was the drama coach at PoTOWN mona High School in Arvada. “Bright Ideas” plays through Oct. 3. at Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver. For tickets and info, call 303-321-5925 or visit www. avenuetheater.com. ‘Saturday Night Fever’ at The Arvada Center And, finally, something on the lighter side — a musical. “Saturday Night Fever” features tunes from the Bee Gees, like “If I Can’t Have You,” “You Should Be Dancing,” “How Deep is Your Love” and “Night Fever.” It’s light-hearted and doesn’t have a compelling story line, but it’s just plain fun. As usual, the set is fantastic with lots
of moving pieces that change the scene from the paint store to Mom and Dad’s house to the disco hall. And, I knew when I saw the note that Mondo Guerra is the costume designer, that my senses would be awakened. I was not disappointed. Sadly, I didn’t have a chance to visit with either Mondo or Rod, but Assistant Director Pat Payne filled me in on Mondo’s great thrift store adventure in his search for costumes. Mondo also built some of the delicious pieces and I suspect I could tell you which ones. Rod Lansberry can always be counted on to direct with precision and flair. The musical runs through Oct.4. For tickets and info, call 720-898-7200. Online at www. aradacentewr.org.
If you are a Stephen Sondheim fan, this is the show for you. “Sondheim on Sondheim” combines live music featuring tunes from “West Side Story,” “Into the Woods” and “Sunday in the Park with George,” along with “original and archival commentary” from Sondheim. Pat Payne, who is himself a huge Sondheim aficionado, directs the very able cast. The musical runs through Oct. 25 and is presented by Cherry Creek Theatre Company, which has taken up residence at Shaver-Ramsey Showroom (fabulous Oriental rugs—and they’re for sale), 2414 E. 3rd Ave. in Cherry Creek North. Parking is limited. For tickets and info, call 303800-6578 or visit www.cherrycreektheatre. org.
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Some of Wyoming’s best fishing found near Laramie
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I don’t often look beyond Colorado for fishing destinations, but fall southeast Wyoming trout waters can be exceptional and many are within reasonable and close driving distances. Within less than a one-hour drive from nearby Laramie, anglers will find some of the state’s most productive fishing offerings: Gelatt, Meeboer, Leazenby, Twin Buttes and Alsop, the Laramie Plains Lakes, house-proud-size rainbows, Snake River cutthroat and some German Browns. Gelatt Lake rainbows, for example, average more than 18 1/2 inches and cutthroats exceed 17-inch average size. Twenty percent of the trout sampled at Gelatt Lake are more than 20 inches in length. Rainbows in nearby Twin Buttes
Reservoir average 17.4 inches. Alsop Lake ranks top-dog in rainbow species with an average size over 22 inches. The Laramie region fish office found an exceptional partner in the Laramie Valley Trout Unlimited Chapter that donated $35,000 to install aerators at Meeboer Lake in 2013 to introduce more oxygen in the lake water during frigid winter temperatures. “The aerators have been doing a fabulous job and we’re really seeing the results of that in our sampling,” said regional fish biologist Steve Gale. Gale pointed out the Laramie Plains Lakes are quite productive. “We can stock a 6- to 7-inch fish in April and it will already be 16 inches by
September,” he said. Shallow depth, abundance of aquatic insects and good oxygen content are the ingredients for this exceptional fish growth and health. Above-average winter snowfall and seasonal rains have provided good water supplies and conditions for fish food sources and exceptional fish growth. 2015 has produced the best fishing success in recent years and that opportunity will extend into the fall and winter months. Check the state website wgfd.wyo.gov for regulations and additional fishing information and maps. Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net
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CLUBS Ongoing Activities, Ongoing/ Business Groups Mondays Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite are counted among its alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@ gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo. Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:309 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 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 303-4217619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join. Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com. Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community. Tuesdays Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people. Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user
group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com. Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden. org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021. Federal employees The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions. Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org. Wednesdays Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273. American Legion Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org. Arvada Biz Connection www.meetup.com/ Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303997-9098. Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wad-
sworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-4314697. Arvada Rotary meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www. arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-4319657. Buffalo Toastmasters meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. More information is available at www. buffalotoastmasters.org. Concordia Lutheran Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact 303-9895260. Foothills Music Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-988-9565. Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join. Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments. Order Sons of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month
at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055. Professional women NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSV P. Thursdays All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by providing them items made by hand. We encourage you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our fun group. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Phillips Methodist Church, 1450 S. Pierce, Lakewood. For information, contact Sue King at susaneking70@msn. com or 303-986-1098.
Arvada Associated Modelers hosts training night 4-8 p.m. Thursdays from May to September (weather permitting) at the Arvada Airpark, 7608 Highway 93, Golden. (Pioneer entrance between Leyden Road and 64th Avenue). We welcome anyone interested in learning to fly radio control models to take an introductory flight with an instructor. No previous experience is needed and the club provides radios and airplanes. Training is free and open to everyone. Visit www.arvadamodelers.com/pilot-training/. Business spirituality Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.
CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork. com.
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THINGS TO DO Saturday. Contact Cyndi Stovall, 303-299-8339.
TOP 5
Angels with Paws Silent Auction The Brews for Mews and Wines for Whiskers silent auction fundraiser is from 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Karen Brady Law Offices, 5400 Ward Road, Building 5-170, Arvada. All proceeds go to help homeless and unwanted animals at Angels with Paws Cat Rescue & Adoption Center. Event includes beer and wine tasting, ticketed drawings and a silent auction. Go to www.angelswithpaws.net for tickets and information.
Nostalgia Music Group A full-bodied, foot tapping performance of the best from the 50s, 60s and 70s is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. For tickets, call 303987-7845 or go to http://lakewood. showare.com/AutumnAcoustics.
Grateful Bread Tasting Party To celebrate 10 years of artisan bread baking for Denver’s top chefs, Grateful Bread Co. is hosting a tasting party to benefit Project Angel Heart. Sample food and drinks from many of the local restaurants that serve Grateful Bread on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 425 Violet S., Golden. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/702753576524066/
Evergreen Chorale Show
Seed Picking for Rocky Flats
The Evergreen Chorale presents “Chicago” through Sunday, Oct. 4 at Center/Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. For tickets and information, call 303-674-4002 or go to www.evergreenchorale.org.
Jefferson County Nature Association presents its 2015 seed pick for Rocky Flats restoration. Dates for this year are Saturdays, Oct. 3, Oct. 17, and Oct. 31. Volunteers pick native grass and forb seed, which will be used to enhance Rocky Flats. Picks last 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and lunch is provided. Efforts are scheduled in the Rocky Flats area between Golden and Boulder. This is the last year of the program. Register with Jean Tate by emailing djt_co@yahoo.com. Use JCNA in the subject line, and include your name, email, date(s) attending, number of adults/youth, address and phone number. Contact Jean or Paul Kilburn (PDKilburn@msn.com) with any questions.
CASA Volunteer Training Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties is steadily growing, and a strong need continues for dedicated community members to become voices in court for abused or neglected children. The next CASA training session will begin Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. The training course includes approximately 40 hours of training, all in person. Previous experience not needed. Contact Tiffany Schlag at 303-271-6537 or tiffanyschlag@casajeffcogilpin. com.
THEATER/SHOWS Miners Alley Production Miners Alley Playhouse presents “My Name is Asher Lev” through Sunday, Oct. 18. A young Jewish painters is torn between his Hassidic upbringing and his desperate need to fulfill his artistic promise. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show Sunday, Oct. 18. The theater is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-935-3044 or www.minersalley.com.
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Registration is now open for Colorado ACTS Theater fall classes. Classes include The Snow Queen, We Don’t Want to Grow Up, Wizard of Oz, Jungle Book Creative Drama, Molly Brown and the Miners, A Christmas Carol, Murder by Indecision, and Super Saturday classes. Register at www. coloradoacts.org. Classes take place at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge.
With the advent of smartphones, customers make a split decision to do business with you based on your web page, online reviews, and whether you are easy to connect with. A one-hour seminar, we will discuss how to reach clients efficiently, effectively and at the right time to encourage engagement and purpose. Learn whether social media, search engine optimization, and pay per click ads are right for you, or if some simple changes to your website and customer approach are a better fit. Seminars are presented by Tish Gance, a small business owner. Schedule: 4-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Belmar Library (http://belmarsmallbizseminar. eventbrite.com); 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Arvada Library (http://arvadasmallbizseminar.eventbrite.com); and 6-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the Golden Library (http://goldensmallbizseminar.eventbrite. com).
MUSIC/CONCERTS
Lakewood Fall Festival
Japanese Drumming Show
Guitarist to Perform
Lakewood Cultural Center presents On Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. On Ensemble infuses the powerful rhythms of ensemble Japanese drumming with elements of hip-hop, rock and electronica, Tickets are available at www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents.
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra presents world-class guitarist Masa Ito for its season-opening concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at 1204 Washington St., Golden. Tickets available at www.JeffSymphony.org, by calling 303-278-4237 or at the door before the concert.
Cider Days, Lakewood’s fall festival, returns 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4, at Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. Activities include two days packed full of cider pressing, historic demonstrations, exhibitors, vendors and entertainment. Cider Days features Colorado’s largest antique and vintage tractor pull. Other entertainment includes a magic show, pie eating contest, trick pigs, live music and more. Call 303-987-7850 or visit www.Lakewood.org/HCA.
Fall Theater Classes
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.
Arvada Farmers Market 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 Refugee Night Global Goods & Coffee Shop plans a refugee night at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5613 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The event is put on by Global Refuge and is open to the public. A guest speaker from South Sudan will share experiences, authentic food to sample and discussion. There is no cost to attend. Call 303-482-2235. Festival of Scarecrows The Arvada Festivals Commission, Historic Olde Town Arvada and the Arvada Gardeners present the Festival of Scarecrows from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in Olde Town Arvada. Activities include a scarecrow contest, giant pumpkin contest, decorated pumpkin contest, kids’ activities and games, local vendors, music and karaoke, baked pumpkin goods (no pies). Rain date is Saturday, Oct. 17. Call 720-898-7403 or visit www. arvadafestivals.com.
Elder-Corps Wisdom Series If you are 50-plus and looking to rediscover meaning and purpose in your life, or if you are younger and looking to explore new strategies for staying young, look no further than the Enlivened Living 2015 Conference on Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10 on the Mile-Hi Campus, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. The Enlivened Living 2015 Conference is designed to create an age-friendly world, celebrate the wisdom of elders and support people of all ages in living the lives we were born to live. Register at www.enlivenedliving. com. For information, contact info@agenation.com or call 505982-5754.
Grease Gala Sock Hop, Prom The Arvada Community Food Bank’s Top Hats and Ball Caps event is 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Lamar Street Event Center, 5889 Lamar St., Arvada. Attendees are invited to come dressed in 50s attire, be it for a sock hop, prom or just cruisin’. For information and reservations, go to www.ArvadaCFB/org/Hats.
ART/FILM
HEALTH
Fall Quilt Show
Community Blood Drives
The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum will display an exhibit of quilts Friday, Oct. 9, to Sunday, Oct. 11, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Display includes a wide range of styles from heirloom to contemporary and has become an annual tradition for quilt lovers. If you have a quilt you would like to show, contact Irene at 303-215-9001 or email ireneb@rmqm.org for details and to reserve space.
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, Oct. 4, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Christ Community Covenant Church, 6757 Simms St., Arvada; Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Colorado Christian University, 180 S Garrison St., Lakewood (Amanda Williams, 303-963-3365); Monday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10001 W. 58th Ave., Arvada; Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood.
EVENTS Legal Resource Day Colorado Judicial Institute presents Legal Resource Day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the Ralph Carr Judicial Building, 2 E. 14th Ave., Denver. Speak to an attorney for free at Ask an Attorney sessions in family law, civil law and probate/elder law. Attend free informational classes on estate planning, small claims, evictions, divorce cases, custody cases, restraining orders and more. Community agencies and Child Support Services representatives will be available to speak with. Tours of the Supreme Court Library and the Learning Center are offered. Contact 720-772-2501 or 01selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Register at https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/LegalResourceDay2015. Kids’ Clothing, Toy Sale
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A kids’ clothing and toy sale is planned 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Most clothing items are $1. Also selling toys, books, baby equipment and furniture. All proceeds benefit Kids’ Discovery Days Preschool. A $1 admission fee is necessary to shop. Everything is half price after noon
How to Survive Today’s Food Jungle Food has changed more in the last 50 years than it has in the last 10,000. Food today is entirely different than it was in your grandparents’ day. From the way it’s grown to the way it’s process and packaged (including the nutritional value), everything has changed. Knowing how to choose the highest quality foods is key to carking for your health. Program is from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Natural Grocers, Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/MT. Community Health, Wellness Classes Lutheran Medical Center offers community health and wellness services and classes through 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.
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Local ads, coupons, special offers and more! Chriss and Christie Samuelson of Golden do not use any fossil fuels in their home located on Golden Gate Drive. People will have an opportunity to learn about the technology used in this home, and 12 others, during the Golden Solar Tour on Oct. 3. Photo courtesy of John Avenson
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People will have an opportunity to learn about some leading-edge technology at the fourth annual Golden Solar Tour this year. “The whole focus is to think globally, act locally,” said Sheila Townsend, director of the Golden Solar Tour. The tour takes place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3. Participants will have the opportunity to tour 13 homes in Golden, Wheat Ridge and Denver. People should register for the tour beginning at 9 a.m. Oct. 3 at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St. in Golden. Tickets for the tour cost $5 per person, and include a self-guided map and informational materials. Following the tour, people are invited to attend a free reception and green expo, which takes place 4-6 p.m. Oct. 3 at the
American Mountaineering Center. The reception will have appetizers and local beverages available, and exhibits demonstrating renewable energy and sustainable living. Electric cars will also be on display. The 13 homes will showcase solar and sustainable technology, and experts will be available at the sites to answer any questions. “With lower equipment costs and various governmental incentives, the time has never been better to explore first-hand how sustainable technology can benefit (a) home or business,” Townsend said. Benefits include cost savings, she said, and, of course, how each person can do their part to reduce climate change impacts. The event “gives everybody the opportunity to learn about the new technology being used in their backyard,” Townsend said. “It’s a chance for them to see, up close, these systems in action.” For more information, visit www.goldensolartour.org.
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Miscellaneous W.S. Stratton safe for sale. Benefactor who made “Stratton Hall” at Colorado School of Mines possible. $75,000 obo Call 719-529-0123 or email randy.cooper@cfbmic.com for photo’s.
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MILESTONES Arvada Kyle Geoffrey Bennett, of Arvada, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Joshua Thomas Disberger, of Arvada, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Sarah Greer, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University. Alexandria Lee Hellrung, of Arvada, graduated in May with a master’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Stefan Knoerr, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Wheaton College. Samantha Kohl, of Arvada, graduated in May with highest honors from Montana State University. Jenna Lacei Krieschel, of Arvada, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Linden Loutzenhiser, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University. Shane Joseph Miller, of Arvada, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from the University of Wyoming. Adam Doyce Overstreet, of Arvada, graduated in May
with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Emma Ritter, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University. Tanner Traughber, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology. Patrick Tully, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Wheaton College. Bryan Wenger, of Arvada, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University. Golden James Brown, of Golden, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University. Addison Coen, of Golden, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Wheaton College. Bethany Copeland, of Golden, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Wheaton College. Madeline Ivy, of Golden, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University. Jamie Alexandra King, of Golden, graduated in May with a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Wyoming. Julia Martin, of Golden, graduated in May with honors from Montana State University. Keely McNutt, of Golden, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University. Ryan Eugene Myers, of Golden, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Allison Seats, of Golden, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University. Alexander Phillip Thomas, of Golden, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Anissa Zimmerman, of Golden, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University. Lakewood Matthew D. Cope, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Robert Morris University. Cope is a
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finance major. Melissa Davis, of Lakewood, was named to the winter/ spring 2015 dean’s list at Wartburg College. Luke Hallman, of Lakewood, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University. Marc Hamilton, of Golden, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Rochester Institute of Technology. Ashley Rama Hildebrandt, of Lakewood, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Jacob Douglas Jones, of Lakewood, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Amy Kempster, of Lakewood, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Rachel Renee Keyes, of Lakewood, graduated in May with a double bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Margaret Louise Kimble, of Lakewood, graduated in May with a master’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Briana Krueger, of Lakewood, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Iowa. Jessica Lynn Legaretta, of Lakewood, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Haleigh Ratts, of Lakewood, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing science from the University of Iowa. Calder Sett, of Lakewood, was named to second honors on the Clark University dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester. Wheat Ridge Katherine Guetz, of Wheat Ridge, graduated in May with honors from Montana State University. Colleen McAleer, of Wheat Ridge, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Creighton University.
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Pirates learning under fire Young Alameda volleyball team gaining varsity experience By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Game summary: Alameda players delivered some serving aces and scored some points on spikes but Englewood’s team did more of both activities to win three games in a row and claim victory in the Sept. 23 league volleyball match. “We are a very young team with only two players who have any varsity experience,” Alameda Coach Shannon Weakland said after the match. “We need to learn to focus on the game when they take the court. I see this as a building year and I am excited about our team’s future.” Key moments: Alameda took time to get the flow of team play going as Englewood jumped out to sizable leads in the first two games. The Pirates played strong early in the third game an took their first lead of the match at 4-3 and led 7-5 before Englewood put on a strong scoring streak and won the third game to post the match win. Key players/statistics: After the Englewood match, Alameda’s record is 2-6 overall and 0-4 in league. The statistics for the Englewood match hadn’t been posted. But in the statistics for the previous six games, Mechelle Guzman was the kill leader with 20 and she also had six blocks to lead the team. Makala Guzzetti served six aces while Adriana Alba served five aces and made 12 digs. Teammate Jenessa Hererna also had 12 digs. They said it: “One of my teachers encouraged me to play volleyball although I hadn’t played before but I have grown to really love the sport,” Adriana Alba, a sophomore, said. “I love the way the teammates are close like a family. We talk on the court and are good friends off the court.” She said she wants to improve all her volleyball skills but is focusing on doing a better job digging the ball. “Digging is hard,” she said with a smile. “You have to dive on the floor and hit the ball in a way to keep it in play.” She plays volleyball but she also takes time out to be a member of the cast in the school’s spring musical. Going forward: Alameda is in the middle of league play. The squad lost 3-2 in a home game against Adams City. The team is scheduled to travel to Vista Peak Oct. 6 and to Elizabeth on Oct. 8. The next home match will be a non-league contest against Abraham Lincoln on Oct. 10.
Alameda’s Makayla Romero (4) hits the ball back over the net during the Sept. 24 league volleyball match against Englewood. The young Alameda team scored a number of points, but Englewood scored the points to win three straignt games and earn the match victory. Photos by Tom Munds
India Flora (5) sends the ball over the net for Alameda. The team is in the middle of league play and the next home match will be Oct. 10, in a non-league contest against Abraham Lincoln.
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ARVADA WEST WILDCATS FOOTBALL Mullen 55, Arvada West 14 The Wildcats fell to the Mullen Mustangs 55-14 during their Sept. 25 away conference game. Key Performers: Freshman quarterback Johnny Krutsch had two touchdown passes.
Key performers: Junior Sara Mitchell had the team’s highest batting average for the game with .667, three at bats, two hits, two runs and two runs batted in. Junior Haleigh Rodella had 14 put outs.
VOLLEYBALL Rangeview 3, Arvada West 0 In a series of close sets (2521, 25-21, 25-18) the Rangeview Raiders beat Arvada West 3-0 during their Sept 23 non-conference game. Key performers: Junior Aza Underwood had seven kills, one ace and 14 digs.
BOYS SOCCER Arvada West 3, Bear Creek 0 The Wildcats beat the Bear Creek Bears 3-0 during their Sept. 25 away conference game. Key performers: Senior Kyler Fowkes had two goals and Junior and goalie Brandon Sheldon had four saves.
SOFTBALL Arvada West 10, Bear Creek 0 Arvada West shut out Bear Creek 10-0 in their Sept. 22 home conference game.
BOYS TENNIS In a Sept. 22 match Arvada West beat Columbine 5-2, no player stats were available.
POMONA PANTHERS FOOTBALL Pomona 42, Lakewood 7 The Pomona Panthers beat the Lakewood tigers 42-7 during their Sept. 25 conference home game. VOLLEYBALL Prairie View 3, Pomona 0 The Panthers fell to the Prairie View Thunderhawks 3-0 during their Sept. 25 non-conference away game. Key performers: Senior Abby Eckhardt had seven kills and eight digs during the match. Pomona 3, Aurora Central 0 Pomona beat Aurora Central 3-0 during their Sept. 21 nonconference home game. Key performers: Senior Julia Baskin had 18 kills, six aces and nine digs during the match. SOFTBALL Dakota Ridge 7, Pomona 2 The Panthers fell 9-2 in a Sept. 22 con-
ference game against the Dakota Ridge Eagles. Key performers: Senior Cassie Sloan had two hits and one run during the game. Senior Alexandria Medina had six putouts. BOYS SOCCER 0
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Ralston Valley shut out Pomona 4-0 during their Sept. 25 home conference game. Eaglecrest 2, Pomona 0 The Panthers fell to the Eaglecrest Raptors 2-0 during their Sept. 21 non-conference away game. BOYS TENNIS Bear Creek 7, Pomona 0: In a Sept. 21 match against Bear Creek, Pomona lost 7-0. Ralston Valley 7, Pomona 0: In a Sept. 22 match against Ralston Valley, Pomona lost 7-0.
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BOYS SOCCER Faith Christian 9, Front Range Christian 0 Faith Christian shut out Front Range Christian 9-0 during their Sept. 23 non-conference home game. Key performers: Sophomore Garret Pott scored three of the team’s nine goals. Senior goalie Sam Goodwin had one save. Colorado Academy 4, Faith Christian 0 The Eagles fell to the Colorado Academy Mustangs 4-0 during their Sept. 21 home game. Key performers: Senior and goalie Sam Goodwin had eight saves.
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Trainers keep athletes moving One of the most important team members works from sidelines By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com If it hadn’t been for an athletic trainer, Josh Boatright would most likely be dead. But thanks to Piper Thompson’s knowledge and gut instinct, the Legend High School senior saw a doctor who diagnosed a heart condition corrected by surgery. And today, he’s playing on the defensive line for the Titans’ football team. “I can’t give her enough praise,” Boatright’s mother, LeAnne, said of Thompson. “I love her because she saved my son’s life.”
Thompson is an example of how high school athletic trainers have become more knowledgeable and respected. All are certified and nearly 70 percent have master’s degrees. Injury prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation are some duties, but trainers also follow up on concussions, monitor the weather, make sure water is available, help determine whether athletes can return to play and often provide referrals to outside doctors or specialists. “Athletic training is really a lot more involved in education, and the skill set is much higher than people really understand,” said Bridget Younger of Children’s Hospital Colorado Sports Medicine program. Trainers’ roles vary by school district. Douglas County School District hires its own athletic trainers but contracts with Children’s for assistant trainers. Adams 12 employs head trainers from Children’s. Jefferson County and Elizabeth hire from Panorama Orthopedics and Spine Center in Golden. Littleton Public Schools uses trainers from Physiotherapy Associates of Greenwood Village. Two schools in the Cherry Creek school district hire trainers from Rocky Mountain Youth Hospital, and others employ trainers who are also certified teachers. Head trainers have to monitor practices, attend as many events as possible — especially football games — and make sure each activity for their school is covered by a trainer from one of the schools competing. “There is a lot going on,” said Chris Matthewson, who has been Ponderosa’s trainer for 23 years. “We just try to be in the middle of it.” Lindsay Anderson, the head trainer at Ralston Valley, noted that times have changed. “Sometimes just taping people up is what our profession is known for because we are good at that, but that’s just a piece of what we do,” Anderson said. “The athletic training profession in general has been fighting to be seen as medical professionals and not just somebody that hands out Band-Aids and does basic first aid. Our knowledge is a lot deeper than that.” Advancements in technology and science mean treatments for injuries are constantly changing. “There’s a little bit of change every year,” Anderson said. “There is some new science out telling us how we should be treating athletes to give them optimal care.” Matthewson also has seen the job evolve over the years, particularly with concussions. “We’ve always taken concussions seriously, but we have much better management mainly because people know it and understand it,” he said. “One of the biggest changes is I’m doing more of the rehab in the post-surgical care because health care has gotten to where you
Legend athletic trainer Piper Thompson is a graduate of Douglas County High School. Photo by Photo by Jim Benton have surgery, three or four visits with the PT and then they say off you go. We do a lot of that and kids love it because they get to stay with friends and teammates and not get shipped off to a physical therapist.” Trainers also have a say about when an athlete can resume play. Sometimes, before making the decision, they consult with coaches and parents. “Even if a kid comes to me with a doctor’s note and the doctor’s note says he or she can play but I’m not comfortable with that, I can always be more conservative than the doctor’s notes and even be more aggressive,” said Thompson. “If I’m not comfortable, we have a policy set up with our district that allows for us to say, ‘No, I’m sorry, you are not ready to play yet.’” Many schools get help from high school students who obtain clinical hours working with trainers. The students learn skills required to be an athletic trainer and perform duties like retrieving water and hot packs to help trainers. Heritage High School trainer Rhiannon Oberto worked at Valparaiso and Kent State but prefers the high school level. “I’m really impressed with high school trainers,” she said. “I guess I did not realize how much more they have to do. I’m not discrediting a university athletic trainer, but they have a huge support system because there are a whole bunch of them in one facility. Here, right now, it’s just me. I love this atmosphere a lot better.”
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SPORTS ROUNDUP
ARVADA BULLDOGS FOOTBALL Golden 40, Arvada 0 Arvada was shut out 40-0 during their Sept. 24 non-conference home game. Key performers: Quarterback Ian Coleman, a junior, had 13 completed passes with a 106 total yards. Senior Anthony Tafoya had one sack. VOLLEYBALL Denver West 3, Arvada 1 Arvada fell to the Denver West Cowboys 3-1 in a Sept. 24 non-conference away game. Key performers: Senior Maddie Sullivan had 9 kills, six aces and 11 digs. Junior
Jess Merrit had 16 digs for an average of four per set. SOFTBALL Arvada 3, Alameda 2 The Bulldogs beat the Alameda Pirates 3-2 in their Sept. 21 non-conference game. Key performers: Sophomore Tierra Hill had a 1.000 batting average with her two at bats, two hits and one run. Junior Kayla Moore had six put outs. Evergreen 15, Arvada 0 With a combined 11 runs in the first
two innings the Evergreen Cougars shut out The Bulldogs 15-0 in Arvada’s away conference game Sept. 22. Key performers: Senior Courtney Raab had one hit and Junior Lillie Tacket had five putouts. BOYS SOCCER Golden 4, Arvada 1 Arvada fell to Golden 4-1 during their Sept. 24 conference away game. Key performers: Freshman Saul Garcia-Rodriguez had one goal and Senior Noe Espinosa had nine saves.
BOYS TENNIS In a Sept. 24 match, Arvada got victories from the following players: Senior Dominic Moon (No. 2 singles, 6-0, 6-0); Senior Jeerod Balangan (No. 3 singles, 6-2, 6-1); Junior Tyler Spencer and Senior Christopher Smith (No. 1 Doubles, 6-1, 6-0); Junior Josh Hoisington and Sophomore Devun Kantola (No. 2 Doubles, 6-0, 6-1); Freshman Cameron Moon and Freshman Tristan Cornish (No.3 Doubles, 6-1, 6-0) and Senior Travis King-Manzano and Freshman Osay Berko (No. 4 Doubles, 6-0, 6-0).
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Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF SEPT. 28, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although practical situations continue to dominate this week, there’s time for the Lamb to indulge in the fun things in life -- like maybe taking a special someone out for a great evening. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This week favors relationships. Take time to renew old ones, and make time to go where new friends can be found. On a more practical note, expect news about a business deal. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You should be seeing some progress on that new workplace situation. Meanwhile, family matters might demand more attention, and you’ll want to set aside time to deal with them. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A relationship suddenly might present some challenges you never expected. After talking things out, you might want to consider taking some time to assess what you’ve learned. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A disappointing response to a request might dampen the Lion’s spirits. But you might want to ask the reasons behind it. What you learn can be of great importance in a future undertaking. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A oncevolatile situation should be settled by now, giving you a chance to refocus on a project you’ve been planning for. Look for an interested party to rally to your support.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business matter that unexpectedly turns into a personal situation could create complications. Best to resolve the matter now before too much harm can be done.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 1 (“District”) of the City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on November 3, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. regarding the submission of the proposition of issuing general obligation bonds or creating other general obligation indebtedness or any questions necessary to implement the provisions of Article X, Section 20, of the Colorado Constitution as applied to the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 1.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 1 (“District”) of the City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on November 3, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. regarding the submission of the proposition of issuing general obligation bonds or creating other general obligation indebtedness or any questions necessary to implement the provisions of Article X, Section 20, of the Colorado Constitution as applied to the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 1.
Public Notice NOTICE OF ELECTION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 1 (“District”) of the City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado.
The election is being conducted as a mail ballot election by the Designated Election Official, Jennifer S. Henry, c/o McGeady Sisneros, P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, telephone number (303) 592-4380. The place of deposit for mail ballots and walk-in polling place for voting at the election will be at said office.
Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF ELECTION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 1 (“District”) of the City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on November 3, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. regarding the submission of the proposition of issuing general obligation bonds or creating other general obligation indebtedness or any questions necessary to implement the provisions of Article X, Section 20, of the Colorado Constitution as applied to the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 1. The election is being conducted as a mail ballot election by the Designated Election Official, Jennifer S. Henry, c/o McGeady Sisneros, P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, telephone number (303) 592-4380. The place of de-
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The election is being conducted as a mail ballot election by the Designated Election Official, Jennifer S. Henry, c/o McGeady Sisneros, P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, telephone number (303) 592-4380. The place of deposit for mail ballots and walk-in polling place for voting at the election will be at said office. Not sooner than October 12, 2015 and no later than October 19, 2015, the Designated Election Official shall mail to each active registered elector of the District, a mail ballot packet. The walk-in polling place shall be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. beginning October 12, 2015, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the date of election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an eligible elector of said District for the purpose of said election is a person registered to vote pursuant to the “Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992”; and (i) who is a resident of the District, or (ii) who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property
Not sooner than October 12, 2015 and no later than October 19, 2015, the Designated Election Official shall mail to each active registered elector of the District, a mail ballot packet.
The walk-in polling place shall be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. beginning October 12, 2015, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the date of election.
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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an eligible elector of said District for the purpose of said election is a person registered to vote pursuant to the “Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992”; and (i) who is a resident of the District, or (ii) who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property within the District, whether said person resides within the District or not. A person who is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property within the District shall be considered an owner of taxable property for the purpose of qualifying as an eligible elector. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voter ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official at the address set forth above no later than the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election. Return of absentee voter ballots and replacement ballots may be received by the Designated Election Official at the above address, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning on October 12, 2015, until the day prior to the election, or between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the date of the election.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A positive response to a workplace request could lead the way to other long-sought changes. Congratulations. A personal situation also takes a welcome turn.
The election is being conducted as a mail ballot election by the Designated Election Official, Jennifer S. Henry, c/o McGeady Sisneros, P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, telephone number (303) 592-4380. The place of deposit for mail ballots and walk-in polling place for voting at the election will be at said office.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Patience pays off, as that once-overwhelming work situation continues to become easier to handle on a one-by-one basis. Look for positive news from a colleague. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) It might be a good idea to take more time to reassess your next move in working out a complex situation. You could benefit from a new perspective on the matter.
Not sooner than October 12, 2015 and no later than October 19, 2015, the Designated Election Official shall mail to each active registered elector of the District, a mail ballot packet. The walk-in polling place shall be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. beginning October 12, 2015, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the date of election.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might want to consider making time to discuss a change of plans with everyone concerned. Be prepared to explain your actions. Also be prepared to listen to alternatives.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an eligible elector of said District for the purpose of said election is a person registered to vote pursuant to the “Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992”; and (i) who is a resident of the District, or (ii) who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property within the District, whether said person resides within the District or not. A person who is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property within the District shall be considered an owner of taxable property for the purpose of qualifying as an eligible elector.
Public Notices NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on November 3, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. regarding the submission of the proposition of issuing general obligation bonds or creating other general obligation indebtedness or any questions necessary to implement the provisions of Article X, Section 20, of the Colorado Constitution as applied to the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 1.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Emotions can run high when they involve personal matters that no one really wants to talk about. But this could be a good time to create the means to a workable outcome.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a strong sense of what is right, and you try to work from that foundation. Friends see you as reliable.
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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voter ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official at the address set forth above no later than the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election. Return of absentee voter ballots and replacement ballots may be received by the Designated Election Official at the above address, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning on October 12, 2015, until the day prior to the election, or between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the date of the election.
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Hometown Metropolitan District No. 1 By: /s/ Jennifer S. Henry Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 43508 First Publication: October 1, 2015 Last Publication: October 1, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on October 20, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter of considering AMENDMENT TO SUBSECTION 6.13.3 C. (“ADOPTION OF OFFICIAL FLOODPLAIN MAPS”) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. A com-
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on October 20, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter of considering AMENDMENT TO SUBSECTION 6.13.3 C. (“ADOPTION OF OFFICIAL FLOODPLAIN MAPS”) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. A complete copy of the proposed amendments is available for public inspection in the Community Development Department (720898-7435). Written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ John Crouse, Secretary
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Legal Notice No.: 43512 First Publication: October 1, 2015 Last Publication: October 1, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on October 20, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on October 20, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider an outline development plan and preliminary development plan/plat for TRI POINTE HOMES OF CANDELAS, located at W. 94th Ave. & Kilmer Way. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Dept. or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ John Crouse, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 43513 First Publication: October 1, 2015 Last Publication: October 1, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
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October 1, 2015 Working collaboratively as partners, Gillian McCarron and Jaclyn Wilmot stand together, a few feet apart leaning in on one another for support. This exercise, along with several others the class did, helps to build trust and teamwork among the group. Photo by Lynne SierrasKrone Students at Sts. Peter and Paul school have been discussing Pope Francis’ visit to America for several weeks, and sisters have been using the visit to explore a variety of subjects. Photo by Clarke Reader
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during her presentation on what leadership looks like. “For me, it really took that one step up to get there.” Eight-and-a-half hours later, as class wound down, I knew I was ready to take that step. Except for the first two-day workshop, Leadership Arvada meets once a month through May. Last week’s kickoff at West Pines Training Center in Wheat Ridge included obstacle challanges to help us bond and learn how to work together. Through flying excursions on zip lines, balancing acts on high beams, climbing a telephone pole “to take a leap of faith,” and teams inchworming down tight ropes, we found we were all in this together. “You can do this!” “Remember to Superwoman!” “Hold tight, work that core.” “Guys, it’s a little wobbly up here.” “Wow, that was exhilarating!” “I’ve got you and I’m not letting go.” “I couldn’t have done that without my team on the ground.” Character. Communication. Encouragement. Fun. Inspiration. Trust. Unity. After completing the various challenges we gathered in the shade to discuss themes that arose from the day, share how we could take that back with us and celebrate our accomplishments. One thing I know for sure, October’s class can’t come soon enough.
In the footsteps of Pope Francis Sts. Peter and Paul students follow pope’s journey in U.S. By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Pope Francis’ first visit to America was the stuff of international news. But for students at Sts. Peter and Paul School in Wheat Ridge, the pontiff’s recent visit to the U.S. has been a conduit to new areas of learning. The school had been focusing on Francis’ visit for the past several weeks, and through the historic occasion, students examined morality, human dignity, history and the environment. “Students are talking about the impact of this visit on American society, and how much it means he’s here,” said Natalie Mesko, executive director of Seeds of Hope, the chari-
table trust of the Catholic Foundation Alliance. “A lot of these children are immigrants, or the children of immigrants, so the Holy Father is very relatable to them.” Sts. Peter and Paul School is home to 172 students who come from 42 different zip codes, thanks to scholarships from Seeds of Hope, and their teachers have been showing videos of Francis’ events in class on a daily basis. In Sister Madeline’s eighth grade social studies class on Sept. 24, students watched President Barack Obama’s welcome speech to the pope and analyzed his references to beliefs like mankind’s creation in the image of God and the role of the Catholic Church in America. “I teach religion and social studies, so this has been a wonderful opportunity for me to go into things like Francis’ background and the process of becoming pope,” Sister Madeline said. “The Holy Father is speaking about issues like immigra-
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tion and refugees, and we want our students to do like he does and go out in the world and practice their faith.” Eighth-grader Antonia DeVito, who is studying Mount St. Helena in Washington this year, said the pope’s constant attention to environmental issues has been an inspiration, as has his social awareness. “He inspires me, especially his work with the poor and homeless,” she said. “I see a lot of homeless people, and the Holy Father’s example has encouraged me to try to help them.” Like so many, students are taken by Pope Francis’ humility and aversion to the trappings of his office. But the question remains: Are people paying attention to his message? “I hope Americans are listening, and they are moved to action,” said eighth-grader Jack Heath. “I think people of many faiths will follow his example and volunteer more.”
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