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Happy 40th to tennis center Arvada facility marks anniversary with event By Crystal Anderson

canderson@colorado communitymedia.com In the early 1970s, Rosemary Dooley saw a need for outdoor recreation in Arvada. Today, 40 years later, her passion for keeping kids safe and active and her work on the city council has paid off with numerous trails and recreation park projects throughout the city, including that initial project, the Arvada Tennis Center. “Her mission was to keep kids busy and out of trouble,” said Maureen Elmaleh, Dooley’s daughter, about her mother’s passion for the project. “She had a passion for sports, and so tennis it was.” The Arvada Tennis Center, 6430 Miller St., first opened eight public courts to the Arvada community in spring 1975, and today is celebrating its 40th birthday in style. Along with the eight courts, open year round, it offers youth and adult individual and group lessons and programming, adult

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and youth leagues, tournaments, professional instruction and a pro -shop containing grips, balls, rackets, scorecards and more. “Tennis is a lifelong sport,” said Michele Crouse, tennis coordinator. “People enjoy being outside or inside wherever they’re playing. They enjoy the camaraderie tennis brings as well as the physical challenge of mastering ball placement and consistency.” The tennis open house will honor the Tennis continues on Page 13

During a recreational tie-breaking game, Patrick Godsil slams a tennis ball to Steven Cohen for an extra point. Photo by Crystal Anderson

Disposing of drugs properly Take-back event serves new cause By Crystal Anderson

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Ralston House Development Officer, Ashley Lapp, plants a pinwheel outside the Heritage Community Bible Church, 5615 W 64th Ave. Photo by Crystal Anderson

A healing wheel Fundraiser seeks awareness for sexual abuse prevention By Crystal Anderson

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his month, an image of blue and silver will decorate the lawn outside of Faith Bible Chapel: an image of 983 pinwheels, spreading love, hope and awareness. “We want to be a representation of the real need in our community,” said Jason King, a pastor at Faith Bible about their pinwheel garden. “It raises awareness within our own church community that we live in a city that needs support and needs help … it’s infusing the reality of it — we have to be a voice for the innocent and this is a very small way.” Every April the Ralston House — an Arvada-based nonprofit serving abused children and youths — begins selling blue and silver pinwheels, a national sign of hope and healing, in an effort to raise both awareness and funds to help end sexual and child abuse.

The month-long program encourages community members to either sponsor a pinwheel or place a garden in a visible spot on their property, showing support for victim advocacy and bringing attention to HOW TO PLANT A PINWHEEL the growing • Find a visible spot need for these • Take blue and silver pinwheels, services in the stake and hammer. Front Range • Hammer stake into ground to create a hole. communities. • Lightly hammer pinwheel into ground “This is re• Enjoy! ally our chance to get the word Individual pinwheel sponsorships cost $5; small out about child gardens, $250; and large gardens, $1,000. abuse prevention,” said Ashley Lapp, Ralston House development officer. “It’s a symbol of hope and healing for victims everywhere — it’s a positive show of support for victims.” Wheel continues on Page 13

Spring cleaning can have us throwing everything from leftover holiday wrappings to old prescriptions to the curb, but this year, the Arvada Police Department WHAT CAN I DISPOSE? is giving residents an opPermitted: portunity to Prescription medications properly disOver-the-counter medications pose of old Medication samples or unused Pet medications medications. Vitamins “A lot of Liquid medication in glass or people aren’t leakproof containers sure how Medicated ointments and lotions to dispose Inhalers of unused medications, Excluded: vitamins, Bloody or infectious waste prescripHydrogen peroxide tions or overAerosol cans the-counter Thermometers drugs,” said IV bags Jill McGranaIllicit drugs han, ArChemotherapy and other radioacvada Police tive substances spokesperOxygen containers son. Needles or other sharps Normally a bi-annual event, the Drug Enforcement Association decided to stop funding local take-backs, ceasing this program unless other funding could be found. This year, the Arvada Police has partnered with the Northey Foundation to continue the event and raise funds for student scholarships and emergency services monies for first responders across the Front Range. Drugs continues on Page 20

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Bill organizes study group for body-worn cameras By Amy Woodward

awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Lawmakers have proposed a slew of bills addressing law enforcement procedures, including the creation of a policy group and grant program for police body-worn cameras. In January, 170 police agencies were surveyed and it was found that 47 of those agencies use body-worn cameras to some degree, according to Lone Tree Police Chief Jeff Streeter. A bill proposed by Rep. Angela Williams, D-Denver, and Rep. Daniel Kagan, D-Englewood, creates a policy group made up of law enforcement officials as well as district attorneys and public residents who would draft policy recommendations for law enforcement agencies who want to deploy body-worn cameras.

Recommendations presented to the general assembly in 2016 would be used as a guideline for law enforcement agencies who may want to apply for a grant to help purchase cameras. “Public confidence in our police agencies is low,” said Williams. “Without public support the difficulty of the law enforcement becomes even harder,” she said. “The use of technology can improve police practices and build community trust and legitimacy.” The grant program would be administered by the Department of Public Safety. “From the sheriff’s perspective there are an awful lot of things about this bill that we’re really pretty excited about,” said Chad Day, representative for the County Sheriffs of Colorado. “Body-worn cameras are a great option for a tool for law enforcement to have … it also provides some extra accountably for deputies and officers.”

A LOOK AT THE BILLS HB15-1290 Rep. Joe Salazar and Rep. Daneya Esgar — Stop Police Interference Cop Incident Recordings Summary: Bill creates a private right of action against a law enforcement agency if a person records an incident involving a peace officer and a peace officer destroys the recording or seizes the recording without receiving consent or obtaining a warrant or if the peace officer intentionally interferes with the recording or retaliates against the person making the recording. The person who recorded the incident is entitled to actual damages, a civil penalty of $15,000, and attorney fees and costs. Vote: bill laid over for future action What they said: “This bill is intended to protect our first amendment right to record police officers in a public place and to uphold our fourth and 14th amendment rights when it comes to protections against seizure or destruction of recordings and or property,”

said Rep. Daneya Esgar, D-Pueblo. HB15-1287 Rep. Angela Williams and Rep. John Cooke Peace Officer Training Improvements What this bill does: Currently there are 20 members of the peace officers standards and training board. The bill expands the membership to 24 members by adding four more lay members to the P.O.S.T. board. The bill requires the governor to consider an applicant’s age, gender, race, professional experience and geographic location when making appointments to the board. Vote: Passed 13-0 What they said: “It is vital that law enforcement provides training that recognizes the unique needs and characteristics of minority communities; whether they are victims, witnesses of crimes, subjects of stops or criminal suspects,” said Rep. Angela Williams, D-Denver.

House kills Regulatory Reform Act Small business owners testify for education first, and fines second By Amy Woodward

awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Each year, a handful of legislators draft a bill known as the Regulatory Reform Act in an effort to tweak new regulation enforcement on small businesses owners. And each year the bill fails. Such was the case for the Regulatory Reform Act of 2015, which passed through the Senate but was squashed in a House com-

mittee last week. The bill, which was introduced separately in both chambers of the general assembly, would have applied to business with 100 employees or less. Sponsored by father and son representatives Tim Neville, R- Jefferson County, and Patrick Neville, R-Franktown, as well as former state representative Libby Szabo, R-Arvada, the bill aimed to relieve enforcement of new regulations that small business owners may inadvertently violate. Usually, small businesses are not aware of any unintended violations until a state agency audit determines noncompliance. Due to smaller size, most small business owners do not have a separate department whose sole duty is to monitor new regula-

tions and ensure compliance, said Rep. Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland. “Majority of these cases, there is somebody who just didn’t know something new came along,” said DelGrosso. First-time violations against new regulations would be handled through a warning rather than imposing a hefty fine, which brought opposition from the union advocacy group, AFL-CIO. “I think that are some instances where people make honest mistakes,” said lobbyist Phil Hayes for AFL-CIO. “What this bill does though is say that every time they violate a law except for a pretty narrow list of circumstances that the agency must waive the fine.” Minor violations relating to only new

regulations were specified under the act, which dealt with operational or administrative matters that includes “record keeping, retention of data or filing of reports,” the bill reads. Infractions relating to public safety or permit and bidding contracts were exempt from the bill. “We have not had a violation yet but new rules and regulations come out every year and it is impossible for an owner with a growing company to keep up with all of them,” said Elizabeth Bayer, owner of a small consulting firm known as SJR Environmental Consulting. “I am not asking on behalf of me or my employees for a chance to get ‘out of jail’ or ‘get away with it’ but a chance to learn and to grow as an owner because I don’t know everything.”

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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Slash schedule Jeffco will offer several collection sites this year, making the convenience of dropping off slash easier than before. The slash collection program is expected to run every weekend from May 30 to Oct. 25, except July 4 and 5. Sites are being confirmed and will be announced at jeffco.us/slash/.

Spring into Service on Jeffco trails In its fifth year, Spring into Service provides park visitors and families a chance to participate in unique nature-based experiences led by knowledgeable staff and volunteers from Jeffco Open Space and Colorado Mountain Club. Sign up for the JCOS/CMC Spring Into Service event, held

Book club kits now available at library Jefferson County residents can now check out book-club kits for up to six weeks. Each kit includes up to 10 copies

of a popular book and a guide to facilitate discussion. Seventy different book titles are available, including such popular book-club titles as: All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr The Arsonist, by Sue Miller The Fault in Our Stars, by John Green The Goldfinch, by Donna Tartt Unbroken: a World War II Story of Survival, by Laura Hillenbrand Residents can check out a book-club kit by accessing the library’s online catalog at jeffcolibrary.org and doing a word search for “book club kits.” Kits can be placed on hold and sent to any Jefferson County Library location to be held for pick-up. These book club kits are being made avail-

JEFFCO BOARD OF EDUCATION ON THE RECORD Budget update and forecast

The board of education heard a presentation by Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Ackleson regarding the budget priorities for the community and staff in the district and the financial forecast. During her presentation, she highlighted the response from the community, staff and schools budget , forums and their compensation and - facilities budget priorities. She also - informed the board of a decrease of ” $175 million in statewide, onetime c funding for schools from the legise lature. With this development, she urged the board to think carefully t about their budget priorities and y make decisions conservatively. h The board also placed priorities f on compensation, highlighting the a -

need to look at increasing substitute teacher pay and those with relevant masters degrees as well as placing more dollars in the facilities funds.

Outdoor Lab sustainability The board heard a budget and sustainability update from the district’s Outdoor Lab program. A week-long educational camp for sixth-grade students, the program allows them to study earth science, wildlife biology, astronomy, and forestry subjects in the Rocky Mountains. The presentation highlighted the organization’s structure, budgetary needs and assumptions, their tiered student fee structure and partnerships with schools, local business and the community.

Boundary modification

Due to new construction and over capacity, the district is moving the articulation boundary around Stober and Vivian Elementary Schools. With this change, the 116 percentcapacity school should see a decrease in enrollment for those will move the boundaries to West 17th Avenue and Owens Street to the east; West 15th Place to the south, Quail Street to the West and 17th Avenue to the North. This will move an anticipated 24 students to Vivian Elementary, which can handle the influx of students at this time. The next Jeffco Board of Education meeting will be 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16, at the Jefferson Education Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden.

Sheriff ’s office accepting applications to youth academy The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the 2015 Youth Academy. This free academy is for young people between the ages of 14 and 20, and offers them a peek inside their local law enforcement agency. The academy runs during the week of June 15 with interactive activities including SWAT, DUI simulations, K-9, crime scene investigations and more. For more information, go to jeffco.us/sheriff/community/youthacademy/

Feds raid area gun shop again Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives raided a Wheat Ridge gun shop last week, the second such raid in the last two years. Gunsmoke Guns, located at 9690 W. 44th Ave., was closed last Tuesday after ATF agents arrived at about 9:45 a.m. to carry out a search warrant. The agents remained on site until midnight. A spokesman for the ATF confirmed that property was seized, but said that further details of the search warrant and raid could not be discussed, since it involved an ongoing federal investigation. Gunsmoke and the Wyatt family which owns the business, were the subjects of a Discovery Channel reality TV show American Guns in 2013. Also that year the store suffered a burglary, and later an ATF raid. The ATF was not able to confirm if that 2013 raid was part of the same investigation as the more recent one. The store remained closed Wednesday. Calls to the business were not returned as of press time.

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Telling stories that span generations

Arvada Center announces lineup for 2015-16 season By Crystal Anderson

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explore the county’s charter schools and the rising enrollment in these buildings. The April 14-16 meetings will delve into what charter schools are, what philosophies they operate under, how they function and are funded. The Arvada meeting will take place at 1 p.m., April 14, at Sportline, 6542 Wadsworth Blvd. For more information or to register for the event, contact Lucinda at 720-2545741.

The Arvada Economic Development Association, in partnership with the City of Arvada, has created an interactive map of the city now available online. Available to the public, the map was created to help increase the accessibility of information, business, and customer service in the city. This map shows visual data layers, including business improvement districts, urban renewal districts, city parcels, comprehensive land use, council districts, floodplains and zoning areas around the city. To use the map, visit www.arvadaeconomicdevelopemntassociation.org.

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Homebrewing up a community

he dark liquid woke me with a jolt of espressolike flavor. But it wasn’t my normal cup of joe. It was beer. Black Sheep, to be precise. There were others, too: Red Banshee, Out of the Ashes, Malt Monster, Major Tom’s American Wheat and so many more, all beers representing local brewers who had gathered for an afternoon of conversation, friendship and beer. An undertone of excitement flowed among the more than 200 beer enthusiasts who crowded into the tavern at Fort Collins Brewery for one of the American Homebrewers Association rallies. That’s beer culture: A gathering of folks from across a region talking shop about beer, the homebrewing experience and sharing tips of the trade while appreciating the flavors enclosed in a pint glass. A new homebrewer myself, I couldn’t wait to drink in all the knowledge I could and become part of this downto-earth, unpretentious community that revels in creating not only a beautifully crafted beer but also a family. “The craft-brewing industry has grown to be such a cultural phenomenon,” said Matt Bolling, the association’s event coordinator. “The amount of people who started breweries across the country started as homebrewers, doing these events as a way to bring it full circle and showcase the brewers that got their start through homebrewing.” I traveled around the tavern, speaking with brewers

young and old in age and experience. IN YOUR WORDS I gathered tips on Floyd Morris, a financial services leader from what equipment Fort Lupton, began homebrewing when he to use for my next lived in Georgia 14 years ago. batch; like where to “To be honest ... there was lousy beer where find the best local I was living,” he said. “There weren’t too many IPAs, what makes microbrews out there, so I had to start brewthe best ingredients ing my own.” for a sour beer. “It’s a blend of Denver couple Darrell and Heather Schrock creativity and scienjoy the quality time homebrewing brings ence,” said Steve to their marriage — it keeps them, they said, Parr, the assoyoung and happy. ciation’s assistant “It’s engaging,” Heather said. “He and I love director. the freshness of homebrewed beer - there’s And, he added nothing better than a fresh craft beer coming that beer is someout of my kegerator.” thing meant to be John Lyttle, an older Fort Collins brewer, likes shared. how the skill of brewing creates a community For me, that’s of tastes, styles and friends. what beer is all “It’s lots of fun to make your own beer and about: Drinking give it to your friends and have them try it,” a crisp IPA with he said. He calls one of his most recent brews friends on a warm Raspberry Wheat. Colorado day, discussing life. Towards the end of the three-hour rally, I sat down at the communal table that stretched from one end of the tavern to the other. Ideas and experiences surrounded me: how cherries intensify the taste of a sour beer, the importance of mastering consistency, and how beers vary in Germany, Ireland and Guatemala. I took a sip of a malt-like Chocolate Stout. Full-bodied and smooth, it was as easy to drink as chocolate milk. And I thought about the afternoon’s camaraderie, the knowledge I’d gained and the energizing excitement of the new community I’d found — all enclosed in a pint glass.

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Hold Congress accountable for shutdown In October 2013, Congress shut down the federal government for 16 days, putting the U.S. economy at risk and leaving 800,000 people out of work nationwide — 40,000 in Colorado. Estes Park sales tax revenue alone dropped 18.2 percent, two of our national parks lost more than $2 million in revenue each, and Colorado Springs had one of the top percentages of workforce affected by the shutdown. In addition to jeopardizing the nation’s safety, security and credibility, Standard and Poor’s estimated that the shutdown took $24 billion out of our economy. For countless Coloradans suffering the aftermath of unprecedented flooding, this shutdown was a kick in the teeth. While paralysis in Washington, D.C., extended the shutdown for more than two weeks, workers across the state continued to do their jobs, day in and day out. From police officers to teachers, business owners to assembly-line workers, they showed up to carry out their duties and fulfill their responsibilities. Coloradans didn’t shut down. Why should Congress? Congress can learn a little something from the people in our state. That’s why Sen. Cory Gardner and I introduced a resolution last month to put pressure on Congress to avoid, or at least quickly end, these needless, damaging crises. Our plan establishes new procedures to keep senators at work until they end the shutdown.

It would set in motion a constant series of live quorum calls and roll call votes until a bill to reopen the government has been signed into law. This would mean that senators would have to remain on or near the Senate floor — forcing them to open the lines of communication and work with one another — until the government is reopened. This is how it would work. Following a full or partial government shutdown, the Senate would convene at 8 a.m. the following day. If a majority of senators are not present, a roll call vote to request the attendance of the absent senators would take place. Once a majority of senators — or a quorum — is achieved, a roll call vote will occur every hour up until midnight to ensure that the senators are in the chamber and working toward a solution to reopen the government. The new procedures would also include consequences for senators who choose not to show up. If the absent senators don’t respond to the request for their attendance, a motion to require their attendance would be

put to a vote. The Sergeant at Arms would report the names and locations of the senators who have failed to report to the Senate floor. If the Senate still cannot achieve a quorum at that point, the Sergeant at Arms would be issued warrants to arrest the missing senators and bring them to the Senate. Ideally, a bill like this wouldn’t be necessary. But Washington’s habit of turning routine responsibilities into government shutdowns has to end. At best, these changes will motivate Congress to avoid a crisis and do the work they were elected to do. At worst, they would at least force lawmakers to stay on the floor and work together until they find a solution to reopen the government. This type of political theater hurts our economy and competiveness, puts our safety and international reputation at risk, and most importantly continues to erode the American people’s faith in their government. No county commissioner or city councilor in the state of Colorado would put their credit at risk or jeopardize their community because of a disagreement or to prove a point. People wouldn’t stand for it. Coloradans don’t shut down, and Congress shouldn’t either. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.

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Following a presentation on journalism by this reporter, Arvada High School students jumped at the opportunity to experience a reporter’s life first hand. Fostering a question around perfect photo poses for a man-on-the-street style assignment, the students wrote down their answers and stepped in front of the camera for their moment to shine.

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How do you respond to change? The world is changed ... I can feel it in the water; I can feel it in the earth; I can smell it in the air ... And Lady Galadriel probably made a killing in the stock market that winter. Because we recently bought and watched the final Hobbit movie, my family and I took a little time one day over Spring Break to watch the original “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. And, of course, those lines up above were the opening of the whole trilogy. And it got me thinking: when you sense change, what do you do about it? Turns out, times of great turmoil are also times of great opportunity. More millionaires, per capita, made their money during the Great Depression than at any other time in U.S. history. During the financial crisis and recession of 2008-09, Warren Buffett made billions of dollars investing in troubled investment firms; likewise, the U.S. Federal Reserve profited $82 billion in 2010 in investments it bought during the crisis. But, it’s not just financial crises that require quick thinking. Natural disasters require a special sort of thought process to survive. When a tsunami struck southeast Asia in 2004, 225,000 people died. But not everybody. In fact, there were people on the beaches who survived. What was their secret? They recognized that it was abnormal for the shore line to suddenly recede; they recognized danger, and they acted decisively to find safety. Others saw the shore line, but did

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nothing. They were trapped by what psychologists refer to as “normalcy bias,” that tendency of humans to compartmentalize new information into existing patterns so that their brains can continue to believe that everything is normal. Sometimes, things aren’t normal. We just celebrated Easter, an event which caused Christians, Romans and much of the known world, to embrace a “new normal.” Of course, then following the events last week in Indiana, there are a whole series of new normals to be dealt with. The pastor at the church we attend has spoken frequently about the changing patterns of American life and how they effect the church. He has noted that, based on public surveys, it is no longer possible for the church, writ large, to act as if it is a primary ethical authority in American life. The reasons for that are many, but the reality is that smart churches are changing their approach in their communities. Teachers in Jefferson and Douglas

counties are dealing with a “new normal” right now. The elected school boards in these districts are undertaking ambitious and widespread reforms. Some of these reforms reflect the reality I wrote about two weeks ago — that three decades of enormous investment have yielded embarrassing results. In some cases, those reforms have dubious basis in research; in others, they are nakedly political moves to strike at the power base of teachers. What remains to be seen is if teachers overcome their collective normalcy bias, and embrace the possibility that there may be real opportunities here, or if they devote all their time and energy to fighting for the status quo. Which, by the way, is not to say that there is not a plausible middle ground. But that’s for another day. These are interesting times we live in. Name an industry, I’ll show you people scrambling to figure out “what’s next.” Those who answer that correctly will be the leaders for the next 20 years. My father used to say that there is only one constant in life: change. The question is always how ready are you when the change comes, and how nimbly do you negotiate the new reality. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His second novel, “Enemies Unseen”, is available now at MichaelJAlcorn.com.

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Stop and savor the poetry Have you ever played that game where you choose the three people you would most like to have dinner with? In one scenario (I have multiples), all three of mine are poets: Robert Frost – “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” Elizabeth Bishop – “One Art,” and William Blake, “The Tyger.” There are dozens more poets, of course, but I would absolutely delight in the company of these three. None of these poets is living, but that’s part of the magic of this game. We lost Bishop in 1979. Frost lived from 1874 to 1963, and Blake from 1757 to 1827. From experience, I know some of you are thinking, “Poetry? Really?” And, even as a poet myself, I do understand. Unlike the days of Bishop and Frost, and especially those of Blake, poetry is far less mainstream, yet, like any art, poetry has a dedicated following. And although poetry may be one of the most beloved art forms, it’s also one of the most misunderstood.

Some of the comments I get about poetry – my own included – are, “I just don’t get it,” and, “But what does it mean?” On occasion I struggle to respond, so because April is National Poetry Month, I wanted to clarify my own thinking. Simply stated, in his “Ars Poetica” from Pulitzer Prizewinning poet Archibald MacLeish, “A poem should not mean/But be.” Michael Henry, executive director of Lighthouse Writers Workshop (of which I am a member, and faculty in their Young

Writers Program), offers his take: poetry is catching the mind in the art of thinking. Lighthouse is the largest nonprofit literary center in Denver and the Mountain West, and Henry himself has been a poet since his college years, when, as a biology major, he applied to an Intro to Poetry class. For Henry, as it has been for most of us poets, the experience was transforming. Henry believes that – in contrast to work that seems intimidating – poetry doesn’t have to complex, and that, for him, the poems he enjoys most are those that share with the reader the experience of what it’s like to be human. I agree. Even as a poet myself, I am sometimes daunted by poems that are inaccessibly obscure … what Henry calls “hermetically sealed.” Of course, this doesn’t mean that I don’t appreciate work that is difficult … again, including my own. I read poetry for pleasure, for the rhythm, the sound, the images, the very music of

the words. But I also consume poetry to be challenged, to view the human experience from different perspectives, to just be with the poem. Although April is officially National Poetry Month, it’s not unrealistic to say that, for me, every month is a celebration of poetry, as are every week and every day. Poetry doesn’t have to be intimidating, but rather both stimulating and satisfying. So I heartily encourage you to try poetry if you haven’t, to find a poet that you like and spend some time with the work. Personally, to truly enjoy poetry, I need to slow down – never a bad thing – and savor each word as if I were at dinner with a most select group of friends. Andrea Doray is a writer who would love to suggest some poets to try. Do you have a favorite? Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

Waking up to urban renewal in the metro area Recent actions and a renewed awareness by citizens in the Denver metro area regarding Urban Renewal Authorities give many of us hope. We are heading in the right direction when it comes to government subsidizing development. But, we can do better to manage growth in a more creative, sensible, sustainable and financially prudent way. The passing of legislation by the citizens of Littleton last month, which limits the powers of their URA, ‘LIFT,’ is the most significant action taken in decades on this issue. Even after being outspent in the special election campaign 25-1, voters ensured they would have a say in how urban renewal projects in their city will be developed, funded and subsidized in the future. This vote is of landmark importance for citizens that feel the unchecked and often-misguided powers of URA agencies, primarily at the municipal level, need to be addressed and redefined. Concerned citizens of Wheat Ridge (the Wal-Mart at 38th,) Westminster (mall redevelopment.,) Denver (the St. Anthony’s and Sloans Lake area,) and Arvada, where I live, (a Wal-Mart, a hotel, and two large apartment blocks in two years,) who value their community, believe it does and they are assembling, educating themselves and making their voices heard in a big way. At the heart of the argument is how the cities and URA’s fund these projects, which in most cases, is through a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) mechanism. Simply put, the TIF takes the potential, future property tax revenues generated on the so called

YOUR VIEW ‘blighted’ sites, that are earmarked for education and government services, and refunds them back to developers and the authorities themselves for up to 25 years. In an age where we cannot adequately fund education in this state this only exacerbates our budget problems. Citizens must stand up, speak up, and demand that these agencies are truly looking out for their best interests, both financially and culturally. We need to question whether retail is the answer for all these communities needs. What about subsidizing other needs like low-income and senior housing and transportation. We need to demand that they use (and provide us) factual financial data from prior projects and other planning and research tools when analyzing the details of these binding decisions that spend our future tax revenue. Do these projects actually pay their way? There is evidence, presented by urban planning and similar organizations nationwide, that they do not. We have to slow down this massive ‘development train,’ that hands out subsidies primarily to developers and multi-national corporations, before it is too late. We can work to preserve community in the metro area through increased citizen awareness and involvement, a higher level of government accountability and potential legislative action in the state house. Don’t forget,

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You may have read that Colorado has the lowest vaccination rates in the nation among kindergartners, but a new law making this information available on request is a welcome change. Thanks to a state law passed last year, anyone — including parents — can now ask a school or child care facility for these rates. However, as I recently learned when researching preschools for my two-yearold son, the data on vaccination rates is incomplete. The Jefferson County school I was looking at, like others in Colorado, has a large number of students classified as “noncompliant.” That can mean parents are either getting their children immunized but not turning in the documentation, not filling out the paperwork to exempt their

children from getting immunizations, or the student is not vaccinated. But there is no way to know the difference. That’s troubling. Transparency around immunization rates is critical for parents like me who have children too young to be fully vaccinated. Not only do parents have a right to know about this data, but they also should be assured it is accurate. New rules being considered by the Colorado Board of Health should help. I’m also hopeful that as more parents ask for this information, schools will get better at documenting and reporting this data. After all, parents have a right to know the risk level of the environments in which they put their children. Emily Adams, Lakewood

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OBITUARIES Doris Ann (Stiegel) Herndon April. 13, 1937 – Mar.. 31, 2015

Doris was born April 13, 1937 to William ‘Fritz’ and Phyllis Stiegel in Moline, Illinois. Doris married Fred Forrest Herndon on July 12, 1959.She was barely 17 when she graduated Moline Public High School and at one time was invited to become a member of the famous Mensa society. She declined the invitation as pretentious. That was the way she was. After high school, she attended nursing school at Moline Public Hospital in Moline, IL and remained there to work for several years. She continued her nursing career and ultimately became a specialist in geriatric nursing. Doris was quite the tomboy, playing in the sun and swimming in the Mississippi river much to her mothers’ chagrin. She loved the outdoors, hiking, camping and learning all she could CIESLAR

about plants, birds, and animals. She and Fred even went car camping for their honeymoon. She taught her children to love nature and all its creatures, great and small. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and many needle arts. In 1973, Doris and Fred packed their young children and all their belongings and moved to Colorado. She immediately adopted the Rocky Mountains as a new adventure, and learned as much about them and its animals as she could. Doris is survived by her husband Fred of 55

years, daughters Wendy (Kris) Meredith of Arvada, CO; Christine (Jesse) Herndon of Golden, CO; grandson Justin (Chelsea) Meredith of Arvada, CO; granddaughter Heather (Dan) Cobler of Strasburg, CO; her brother William Stiegel of New York City, NY; and 2 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and her older brother David Stiegel. Donations can be made in Doris’ name to: The Alzheimer’s Association, 455 Sherman St #500, Denver, CO 80203 or National Wildlife Federation, P.O. Box 1691, Merrifield, VA 22116. A Visitation will be held Tues., April 7th from 5-8 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Wed., April 8th at 10:30 AM, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 W. 80th Ave., Arvada, CO 80003.

Gertrud ‘Oma’ (Kettinger) Cieslar June 6, 1926 – April 1, 2015

Gert, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born June 6, 1926 to Karl and Kathe (Deutsch) Kettinger in Hanau, Germany. Gert married John Cieslar on September 21, 1946. She went up the mountain to the Lord’s house after a quick and unexpected battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. In 1949 the couple and their young son immigrated to the United States and settled in Minnesota. A daughter followed in 1951. She held positions as the German Interpreter for the Mayo Clinic and certified orthodontic assistant prior to moving to Colorado in 1973. Reestablished in Longmont, Gert became a beloved Teacher’s Aide at Longmont Estates. Following her husband’s passing, she moved to Arvada and then to Sunrise Senior Center, Broomfield, CO. She was a very giving woman, an exceptional

She is preceded in death by husband, her parents, two sisters and brother-in-laws.

cook, she loved to do hand crafts, swim, an avid reader, and gardener, but mostly loved the outdoors, hiking the beautiful Colorado trails well into her 80’s and successfully completing three 14’s, she also finished 12 consecutive Bolder Boulder’s. Known to her family as ‘Oma’, she is survived by her son, Hank (Julie) Golden, CO; daughter Evie (Steve) Elysian, MN; grandsons, Mark (Jenn) Cieslar of Austin, TX; Peter Cieslar, Arvada, CO; granddaughters, Heidi (Edward) Hairfield, CO; and Heather Becker and special friend Craig Owens, AZ; 12 greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews in Germany and Goddaughter, Renate Richardson, Plymouth, MN.

She will be missed by the Humdingers and Happy Hikers, her Longmont Estates friends and the many in MN and CO. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gert’s name to: Lutheran Hospice-Collier Hospice Center, Wheat Ridge, CO, American Cancer Society, or donor’s choice. A Celebration of Gert’s Life will be held, Tuesday, April 7th at 3:00pm at the Community Center Sunrise Senior Center, 400 Summit Blvd, Broomfield, CO. Gert’s wishes were to be cremated and at a later date to be scattered over one of her favorite hiking trails. Please share your memories of Gert and condolences with her family by visiting the guestbook at www.HoranCares.com.

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JESUS STORY GETS UPDATED TREATMENT

Film screening is benefit for Wellshire course

“Godspell” at Miners Alley Playhouse taps into the community building that accompanied Jesus’ ministry. Photo by Cody Schuyler

‘Godspell’ spreads message of love Miners Alley hosts regional premiere of revival show By Clarke Reader

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here are some aspects of Jesus’ life and ministry that people are never going to agree on — that’s been the case for nearly 2,000 years. About one thing there can be little doubt — Jesus knew how to bring the people around him together. The message of connection and community is at the heart of Miners Alley Playhouse’s production of the 2012 revival of “Godspell.” The regional premiere of the show, featuring music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by John Michael Tebelaks, runs at Miners Alley, 1224 Washington Ave., through May 3. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. “I’ve always loved the show, the music, the message,” said director Brenda Worley Billings. “There’s this great sense of Jesus building this community around his teachings that comes through in the show.” “Godspell” is based on Matthew’s gospel, and follows Jesus as he gains followers through games, storytelling and more than a little comic panache. The revival version features new arrangements and contemporary references for the show by the original authors. “Jesus is the glue that brings this group of people together, so it’s a role to take charge,” said Matt Kok, who plays Jesus. “Jesus was forming this group of people around him who all love each other — how does he do that? It’s through all this different methods that you see in the show.” The cast also features Drew Horwitz, Jacquie Jo Billings, Ashley Brown, Jenna Haimes, Leslie Randle, Felicia Tuttle, Ian McCauley, Gabriel Morales and Carter Edward Smith. Growing up in a religious background helped Kok locate the characteristics that drive his portrayal of Jesus, but he said working on the character was a unique and thrilling opportunity.

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Godspell (The Revival)” WHERE: Miners Alley Playhouse 1224 Washington Ave., Golden WHEN: Through May 3 Fridays and Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 6 p.m. COST: $26 adult $23 senior and youth $15 children under 12 INFORMATION: 303-935-3044 or minersalley.com

Since community is such a key theme of the play, it was crucial the cast all got along with each other, and to ensure this, Billings tapped into an improv atmosphere. “I was really sparked by the more improvisational feeling of the revival show, and that all comes down to casting,” she said. “I structured the call-backs in an improv setting so I could see which actors play best with each other. This led to hiring open-minded people who are willing to try new things.” Kok confirmed the sense of camaraderie between the actors carried over into their real lives. “We’ve been together and felt a lot of the same things,” he said. “It means so much on the stage, because we really feel the same way about each other.” Miners Alley’s intimate theater arrangement is perfect for “Godspell,” according to both Billings and Kok, because it makes it easier for the cast to break the fourth wall and interact directly with the audience. While the story of “Godspell” follows one religious figure, Billings and Kok said the message goes deeper than any single religion. “It is really about relationships and loving the people around you,” Kok said. For more information call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

On April 13, get a sneak peak of the highly acclaimed golf movie “The Squeeze” with producer/director Terry Jastrow and producer/actress Anne Archer days before the national theater release. The event is a benefit for The First Tee of Denver. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Wellshire Event Center & Golf Course, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., with an open bar and appetizer reception; screening begins at 6:30 p.m. with an introduction from Jastrow. After the screening, there will be a Q&A session hosted by Jastrow and Archer followed by an informal reception and cash bar. Cost is $85 for a single and $300 for a foursome. Register at www.TheFirstTeeofDenver.com/TheSqueeze. Email EventOvations@msn.com or call 303-7449195. “The Squeeze” features Jeremy Sumpter (“Peter Pan,” “Friday Night Lights”) and Chris McDonald (“Happy Gilmore”) who tee off in high-stakes gambling matches. The movie is Jastrow’s feature-film directorial debut from his screenplay based on a true story from Texas.

Tavern, Rockies join in giveaway

As a partner of the Colorado Rockies, The Tavern Hospitality Group has created ways to bring some fun to the baseball season. Rockies tickets will be given away every Monday during happy hour at all neighborhood Taverns. Tavern Downtown has a buy-one-get-one draft beer special with a same-day Rockies ticket. And at Tavern Ballpark in Coors Field, Tavern will give $1,000 to a lucky winner if the Rockies hit a home run in the first inning. At all Taverns (excluding Ballpark and Mile High), guests can win Rockies tickets during Rockies Happy Hour Ticket Giveaway, to 7 p.m. Mondays. Guests can enter every Monday. During the 2014 season, Tavern gave away almost 10,000 tickets. Tavern locations include Littleton, Denver Tech Center, Lowry, Downtown and more. Tavern Hospitality Group owner Frank Schultz said, “Rockies season brings a lot of fans to our locations to watch the games, especially when spring fever kicks in and people want to hang out with friends on our patios. Our partnership with the Rockies allows us to add to those guest experiences and give them another reason to spend some time with us.” For additional information, visit www. tavernhg.com.

American Indian eatery opens

The metro area now has two locations of the American Indian-owned and -operated Tocabe restaurants. The newest location opened on March 7 in Greenwood Village. Traditionally, Americans have little understanding of food in the American Indian culture. This fact was a main motivation in creating Tocabe. Owner Ben Jacobs and his team wanted to help bring a voice to what Native food can be in today’s world. Tocabe’s Berkeley neighborhood location was featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in 2011. Tocabe’s Berkeley location is at 3536 W. 44th Ave., 720-524-8282. The Greenwood Village restaurant is at 8181 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite C, 720-485-6738.

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Honoring man’s Parker best friend Continued from Page 10

Inverness Hotel gets makeover

Artist Margo Petterson has painted a series of works honoring man’s best friend, and they are all on display at the Spirits in the Wind Gallery in Golden. Courtesy photo

Spirits in the Wind artist captivates with working dogs By Clarke Reader

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Golden’s Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., is hosting “The Professional Dog: Oil Paintings of Our Best Friends” Here are five things you should know about the show:

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Artist Margo Petterson has been featured in the gallery for nearly 21 years, according to Spirits in the Wind co-owner Pam Eggemeyer. “I just fell in love with her work, and thought it would be a perfect fit for Golden,” Eggemeyer said.

Patterson started her artistic career with a “Feminine West” series, which depicted the women of the early west. She eventually expanded into equine arts, with a focus on draft horses, wild mustangs and Indian paints of the western prairie.

Petterson can be found in Who’s Who in American Art and Who’s Who in America. Her work has been published in Art of the American West, Directional Publishing Company and Inspirations Unlimited. She has won numerous awards including Best of Show at the Draft Horse Classic, Western States Horse Expo, Snake River Showcase. She was the 2003 Poster Artist for the Cowboy Poetry Festival in Big Bear Lake, California. All the paintings of dogs were produced specifically for this show, Eggemeyer said. “It’s a unique show, and something different than we’ve done before. Golden is such a dog-friendly community, we thought this would be a great way to commemorate man’s best friend,” she said.

Artwork can be purchased in the gallery or at spiritsinthewindgallery.com through April 30.

The Inverness has completed the first phase of a multi-milliondollar renovation project. The award-winning full-service hotel and conference center, situated east of Interstate 25 and north of County Line Road near Centennial Airport, underwent a $1.3 million renovation to its lobby, entrance, food and beverage outlets and event corridors. “We are thrilled to unveil the first phase of our renovation project, bringing a fresh, new vibe to the hotel,” said George Fischer, managing director of The Inverness. “The new design incorporates distinct elements of Colorado and the West with a modern and renewed style. Our updated design aesthetic allows guests to feel like they’re visiting a mountain retreat with a city feel.” Local interior architectural design firm Greenwood & Black designed the overhaul of the hotel’s open and bright lobby and gathering spaces. With local artists filling the halls and covering the walls with various pieces, guests can now enjoy playful Western references throughout the striking new lobby and meeting areas at every turn. Denverbased artist Grant Louwagie contributed major artwork to the lobby, and other featured Colorado artists include Lisa Kowalski, Jeff Jackson, Chris Kates, Ken Elliot, Maura Allen and Michael Baum. For more information, go to www.invernesshotel.com.

Mothersbaugh exhibit extended

Because of the overwhelming interest of art patrons, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) is extending the exhibit “Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia” to April 26. Organized by MCA Denver, this retrospective exhibition

brings together the first comprehensive presentation of Mothersbaugh’s art and music to date. Though well known as a founding member of the popular band DEVO, Mothersbaugh has been a prolific artist since before the band’s inception. For more information about the exhibition “Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia,” ticketing information, special events and programming, or general museum questions, visit www. mcadenver.org.

The seen Celebrity chef and cutie pah-tooty John Besh lunching at Rioja on Larimer Square March 27. Besh, based in New Orleans, was in town as the guest speaker for the graduation of the Colorado Culinary Academy. One of the scholarship recipients of the John Besh Foundation was graduating. Janet Elway, former wife of Broncos legendary quarterback and current General Manager and Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway, and her eldest child, Jessica Elway, trying out makeup at Posh the Salon for Jessie’s June wedding in Cabo San Lucas.

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Centennial’s Jones International University closing Move will bring job cuts to company’s headquarters over the next year By Chris Rotar

crotar@coloradocommunitymedia.com Gwen Lane had just put the exclamation mark on her master’s degree when she got the news early last week. “I finished my last class (March 28), and I was like `oh my gosh, don’t tell me the last two years were for nothing,’” she said in a phone interview from her home in Chesapeake, Virginia. Lane learned her school would soon be closing. Centennial-based Jones International University is winding down operations, a decision communicated to its roughly 2,000 students March 31 and a process expected to be finished in early 2016. The online, for-profit school has faced an enrollment decline of more than 55 percent since 2011, a spokeswoman said. The move could mean 90 or more lost jobs at the Jones International Ltd. headquarters near Interstate 25 and Dry Creek Road. “During the past year, JIU’s Board of Trustees and leadership have closely examined our business and operations and have explored every opportunity to continue to effectively support our students by delivering the highest-quality online education,”

Bryan Wallace, the school’s chief operating officer, said in an email. “However, due to market pressures and operational considerations, we have come to the difficult decision that it is time to close Jones International University. We arrived at this decision after thorough consideration of our students, faculty, and staff.” JIU was founded in 1993 — staking claim to being the first university to exist fully online — by cable magnate Glenn R. Jones. It launched its first courses in 1995 and continued to add programs through the years. It received regional accreditation in 1999.

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Lane called the school, which offers degrees in business and education, and was assured she would still receive her master’s degree in business administration. Still, news of the closure was unsettling to Lane, who said she carries a 4.0 GPA and took out tens of thousands of dollars in student loans. “Until I get my degree in hand, I have a big worry.” JIU officials say they remain dedicated to their students’ education. Those who can complete their programs in a year or less will be given the chance to continue their studies and graduate from JIU. But many students will likely continue on at another online school, Trident University International, based in Cypress, California. The two universities have “a formal

transfer agreement,” Wallace said. JIU also is attempting to work out agreements with other institutions. “Our commitment to our students and their education has always been, and will continue to be, our top priority,” Wallace said, “and we will not close until we have helped all JIU students to either transfer or graduate.”

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The decision to close the online school will not affect a massive, mixed-use project bearing the Jones name that is in the works in Centennial, Wallace said. The 42-acre Jones District broke ground on its initial stage in October and is expected to boast 1.8 million square feet of residential, commercial and retail space when it is completed over a period of 20 years or more. The price tag of the largest development in the city’s history could run in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The site of the project is just down the road from Jones International Ltd. headquarters, home to the online university and other Jones companies. As of late March, Jones employed more than 150 people at the location, and that number will be pared to roughly 60 by the time the school closes, a spokeswoman said. Centennial officials remain optimistic about Jones’ continued presence in the city. “As a pioneer in education and development, Mr. Jones will always be a part of Centennial and the southeast area,” Cen-

tennial Mayor Cathy Noon said. “The one thing that is constant is change, no matter how much you do or don’t want it to happen. “That being said, we are very pleased The Jones District is moving forward and the city is committed to the partnership we have in place for this mixed-use development.”

Moving on

On its website, www.jiu.edu, the school outlines the process for students wishing to transfer. It also touts Trident as being a larger, more cost-efficient alternative to Jones. “Trident University currently serves more than 8,000 students with more degree programs than JIU,” the site states. “An education at Trident University costs significantly less than one at JIU. For example, JIU’s MBA program costs $805 per credit hour compared to Trident University’s $475 per credit hour. Undergrad tuition will drop from $530 per credit hour to $350 per credit hour.” JIU is more expensive than many online universities, a point of frustration for Lane, who is aware of Trident’s lower tuition. She said she enjoyed her experience with the school and found it challenging, but wonders, down the road, what potential employers will think of a degree from a school that no longer exists. “I’m just surprised that they’re closing.”

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THE EVERGREEN Players present “Reality Check” through Sunday, April 12, at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Four wildly different takes on our world. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. (No performances April 3-5.) Call 303-674-4934 or go www.evergreenplayers.org for information. Show is PG-13 for adult language. KITE MAKING, KITE FESTIVAL ASSEMBLE, DECORATE and take home your own sled

kite. Kite making classes are at 4 p.m. Friday, April 10; and at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Class for ages 4-10; cost includes all materials. Call 720-898-7405 to register. Participants are encouraged to come fly their new kites at the free Arvada Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Stenger Soccer Complex, 11204 W. 58th Ave. The festival also features pros flying their spectacular kites. Go to www.ArvadaFestivals. com or call 720-898-7403.

SNOW WHITE COLORADO ACTS presents “Snow White: Frozen Particles

of Ice with No Color,” adapted from the classic story by Cindy Troup and Shannon Stricker. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 10-11 and April 17-18, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, April 18, at the Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road, North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org for information and tickets.

THEATER SHOW MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Godspell (The Revival)” through Sunday, May 3. A group of people help Jesus Christ tell parables using a variety of techniques and songs. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, May 3. The theater is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-935-3044 or go to www.minersalley.com.

MUSIC/CONCERT FOR EVERY CHILD A SONG ALPINE CHORALE and special guests the Casper Children’s Chorale perform songs rang-

ing from the silly “I Bought Me a Cat” to the soaring “River in Judea” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Tickets available at the door.

RABBI JOE BLACK CONCERT CONGREGATION B’NAI Chaim, a Reform Jewish Synagogue in Southwest Metro Denver, presents an uplifting evening with Denver’s Rabbi Joe Black. Well-known throughout the country, his musical skills are the vehicle for his message of spiritual awareness. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at B’nai Chaim in Morrison. Refreshments provided. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by visiting https://tikly.co/events/462. Go to www.bnaichaim.org or call 303-697-2668.

ART/FILM PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT VALKARIE GALLERY presents Vigorous Revelations, photographs by Julie Powell and Bob Coller Jewett. Powell is an Arvada-based fine art photographer whose portfolio consists of macro botanical works. Jewett is a photographic artists and fine art printer. The show runs through Saturday, May 3, with an opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 10, at 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood. Visit www.valkariefineart.com, www.ImagesByJulie. net and www.BobCollerJewett.com. CASTLE CLAY ARTISTS SPRING SHOW, SALE MORE THAN 30 local artists will gather for the Castle Clay Artists spring show and sale

Thursday, April 9, to Saturday, April 11, at the Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. In addition to functional and sculptural ceramics, the show will feature the best in jewelry, wood and glass creations. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 9-10, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11. Admission is free. Go to www.castleclayartists.com.

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PROBIOTICS: WHOLE BODY HEALTH BEGINS IN YOUR GUT GUT BACTERIA influences how every part of your body works – how easily you gain or lose weight, how your immune system functions, and your ability focus. Knowing supplements is essential for keeping your gut healthy. Program is from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Natural Grocers Lakewood, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Go to www. NaturalGrocers.com/mt. TRIM YOUR TREASURES EXPO IS YOUR home full from decades of collecting antiques, teacups, stamps, coins, or just general stuff? Come to the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, from 8:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, to learn from local businesses how to downsize. Also, register for one free seminar “Stories, Pictures, and Heirlooms” at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., presented by Karen Brady, P.C. Seminar space is limited. This event is free to the public; call 303-425-9583 to register. Vendors call 303-467-7197 for details and fees. EARLY SPRING POND MAINTENANCE BEAUTIFUL PONDS begin with an understanding of the natural balance of the pond habitat and the products that maintain the system. Instructor is Jeff Echter, Echter’s hardgoods manager. Program: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com.

EXPLORE THE colorful and fascinating world of some of Earth’s most unique creatures through art. Learn about their anatomy and lifestyles as you learn to bring birds to life on paper, discover key techniques for drawing them masterfully, and put those skills into practice with watercolor. From songbirds to raptors and more, come explore their world, where only the sky’s the limit. Program runs 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 15, 22, 29 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405. SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST EXHIBIT SPECIAL EFFECTS artist Sonya Shannon will have an exhibit that features 13 original prints, including a triptych, through Sunday, July 26. The digital art on display is created using photos, hand-painting and up to 100 layers in each work. Shannon did special effects on “Star Trek II: The Search for Spock.” Her work has appeared at the Guggenheim Museum, the Times Square Jumbotron and Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. The exhibit is open 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays, and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Contact sonya@sonyashannon.com or www.sonya-shannon. com.

EVENTS REPUBLICAN MEN’S CLUB-ERS AND FRIENDS JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. The meeting is a breakfast buffet. All Republicans are welcome. The club’s upcoming meetings and speakers are: Monday, April 13, Randy B. Corporon, radio talk show host and Arapahoe Tea Party president, “What is the Liberty Movement, How to Keep it Going and Keep it Growing”; Monday, April 20, Dr. Paul Prentice, economics professor of excellence, “Privatizing Veteran’s Administration Healthcare.” FREE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS SONSIO OFFERS free vehicle inspections 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in celebration of National Car Care Month. Inspections include fluid levels, tires, lights and other

system components. Booths, displays, food, prizes, a car show and more also are planned. Sonsio is at 5630 Ward Road, Arvada. Visit www.ArvadaCarCareFest.com.

POND IN A POT IF YOU want a pond, but don’t have the space, pots are the answer. Create an aquatic garden in a container – it is easy, creative and fun. Instructor is Cory Wernstrum, Echter’s garden décor, pottery and nature specialist. Program: 6-7 p.m. Monday, April 13, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www. echters.com. PLANTING FOR SUCCESS TIPS AND techniques for planting trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals. Ensure success this season and get your new plants on the right track by planting properly. Learn how to improve soil, water properly, mulch appropriately and place plants in your landscape. Instructor is Brian Anglin, Echter’s landscape specialist. Program: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www. echters.com. HEARING GOD WHETHER GOD provides direction for decisions in life will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “How Do I Know What God Wants Me to Do?” includes a film featuring Michael Binder, who asked God to weigh in on whether he should switch careers. Lifetree participants will consider whether God provides guidance and, if so, how to hear it. Contact Polly Wegner at 303424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. SPRING FLING LUNCHEON CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S Connection plans its Spring Fling luncheon noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Reservations required; call 303-985-2458. FIRE BY FRICTION RUBBING STICKS together to make fire – you’ve seen it on TV but can it really be done? Learn from Sarqit Outdoor Living School the ancient technique of making fire from 6:308:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 15, 22, 29, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Once you master fire the opportunities are endless. We will focus on different types of friction fire each day: April 15, bow drill set; April 22, hand drill and plow; April 29, friction with metal. Call 720-898-7405. CHOCOLATE, WHISKEY PAIRING SCHOOL HOUSE Kitchen and Libations and the Chocolate Therapist host a Chocolate and Whiskey Pairing Class at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. RSVP with The Chocolate Therapist at 303-795-7913. INDIAN TREE MEN’S GOLF CLUB INDIAN TREE Men’s Golf Club is accepting applications now through the end of April. The club is one of the most affordable in the Denver Metro area. Our main objective is simply to play golf at a reasonable price. The club holds 16 weekend tournaments from April through October, along with summer-long single and two-man match play events, 6 Wednesday night 9-hole tournaments, and the summer-long CGA Interclub event. Indian Tree Golf Course is at 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Write to mensclubindiantree@gmail. com or go to www.ghin.com/eclub/cga/indian_tree_golf_course/ ARVADA COLTS BASEBALL ARVADA COLTS is looking for host families in the Denver Metro area for the summer 2015. Players with the baseball team would stay with families from Memorial Day through Aug. 5. The Colts’ schedule for this summer includes: meet and greet barbecue, Saturday, May 30, First Choice ER; youth game, 8 a.m. to noon, June 1-4, Pioneer Park; opening night, 7 p.m., Friday, June 5, Long Lake Park; golf tournament, 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20, Applewood Golf Course; Colts softball game against Arvada Fire, Monday, July 6; Regional Tournament, July 13-19, Long Lake Park. Contact info@arvadacolts.com for details and to sign up as a host family. NATURE PROGRAMS MAJESTIC VIEW Nature Center offers a number of programs this winter. Must register by calling 720-898-7405 or stop by the center. Schedule: Nature Art from Around the World, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through May 20. GARDENS NEEDED FOR TOUR THE LAKEWOOD Arts Council needs gardens/yards to be considered for its 2015 garden tour on Saturday, June 27. The council is a nonprofit community arts group serving Jefferson County. The garden tour is one of its annual fundraising events. Sites should be in the west metro area such as Lakewood, Golden, Morrison or Wheat Ridge. Contact the arts council now through June at 303-980-0625 or LAC@lakewoodartscouncil.org to provide your name and contact information.

HEALTH COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Texas Roadhouse, 5515 Vance St., Arvada; Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Colorado School of Mines, Ballrooms, 1600 Maple St., Golden. HEALTHIER LIVING PROGRAM A PROGRAM to help people deal with the challenges of living with an ongoing health condition such as heart disease, a lung condition, diabetes or arthritis will be offered 1:30-4 p.m. Thursdays from April 9 to May 14 at Kaiser Permanente-Lakewood Medical Office, 8383 W. Alameda Ave. in Lakewood. Class is free and open to the community. For information and to register, contact Joni Saunders at COAW, 303-984-1845 or email joni@coaw.org. Visit www.coaw.org. COMMUNITY HEALTH, WELLNESS BRIDGES HEALTH and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center offers affordable community health and wellness services and classes. Classes include Mind-Body Connection, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 23; Yoga Basics, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, through May 29. Classes at 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Parking is free. Go to www.WellnessatBridges.com, or call 303-425-2262 to register; space is limited.

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Kings of the mountain Ralston Valley wins Mountain Range track meet By Scott Stocker It certainly was a fine day on the track for Ralston Valley’s Mark Rockwood in the Mountain Range Invitational last Saturday. Not only that, it was a great day for his teammates. Rockwood was able the beat 92 other runners in the 400-meters to come away with a stellar victory in the highly contest event. He came through with a time of :50.86-seconds outsprinting Denver East’s Haylem Fitsum down the stretch. Fitsum was clocked in :51.37 with Prairie View’s Nicholas Maldonado finishing third, :52.0. “I just wanted to go out hard,” Rockwood said. “The wind had been down for much of the day, but came up and it was a killer in our race. But I think this is my best win in a long time against some very good competition. It felt good all the way through, despite the wind. My best has been a 51.8, but I think I may have gotten my PR today.” While Rockwood’s event was stacked with a wealth of runners, it was certainly that way the rest of the way for contestants. Yet his win certainly helped Ralston Valley win the team

mountain range invitational TEAM: Ralston Valley 66.5, ThunderRidge 62, Lakewood 54, Castle View 50.5, Monarch 44, Prairie View 39, Highlands Ranch 35, Longmont 35, Mountain Range 35, Bear Creek 33, Broomfield 31, Denver East 26, Arvada West 25, Pine Creek 24, Boulder 20, Fairview 17, Legacy 13, Lyons 13, Palmer Ridge 12.5, Horizon 12, Brush 11.5, Rock Canyon 11, Centaurus 7, Adams City 5, Aurora Central 5, Greeley West 5, Niwot 5, University 5, Montbello 0, Northglenn 0, Shinning Mountain Waldorf 0, Peak to Peak 0, Skyview 0, Standley Lake 0, Thornton 0.

title in the 35-team competition. The Mustangs scored 66.5 points to nip runner-up ThunderRidge, which scored 62, and thirdplace Lakewood, 54. The Mountain Range Invite could well be one of the biggest, if not the biggest, invitational of the season. What made the meet that much more interesting was each of the state’s classifications was represented by at least one of the competing schools. Not only that, each event had numerous competitors. For example, there were 115 boys who competed in the 100-meters,

Ralston Valley also came through with individual championships in the 110-meter and 300 hurdles where Andrew Wingard won them both. He took the 110’s with a time of :14.67 and won the 300’s, clocking :39.57. In both races he defeated Bear Creek’s Olabisi Johnson. Johnson ran :14.7 in the 110’s and :40.54 in the 300’s. However, Wingard came up short in the 200-meters where he was edged out by a lean from Lakewood’s Brock Miller, :22.35 seconds to :22.44. ThunderRidge had one individual champion on the day with Henry Frauenhoff winning the Triple Jump with a 44-10 ½ effort. It was good enough to better Denver East’s Julian Smith, who went 42-7. ThunderRidge had a good day in the relays as the Grizzlies won the 3,200 in 8:07.94 and the 1,600 relay in 3:28.29. They would also finish third in the 800 relay. The Discus was won by Patrick Byerly of Mountain Range, who came through with a toss of 148-feet, 1-inch. Sean Glenn of Longmont was second, throwing 142-8. This certainly was a meet in which the numbers of individuals in each event were going to get their opportunities to participate in major meet. And thank goodness the weather was outstanding for the most part. Yes, the

wind came up a few times, but not enough to really hamper all the events through the day. Monarch’s Issac Green was able to win the 800-meters with a time of 1:57.38. It was good enough to best 55 other runners among the various heats. It was, by the way, the event which had the lowest number of individual competitors. Pine Creek’s Zachary Alhamra helped his teammates in the team race with his second-place finish behind Green, timed in 1:59.18. “It was my race and I just wanted to go out and run it hard,” Green said. “We got out fast in our heat and it was tough all the way. There were some good guys who were not here today, but this is a confidence builder.” Ben Morgan of Highlands Ranch had to beat 63 others in the long jump. He was more than pleased with the win against the numbers in the field, but not with his distance of 23-0 feet. He was able to beat Lakewood’s Braden Smith, who leaped 22-3. “It was not nearly my best meet, but my third this season go at least 23 feet,” Morgan said. “I have a lot of confidence. It was a good day, though, and the key was to stay focused. I was second in the Chandler, Arizona meet and that had over 300 in the competition. So far, I’m real confident. I want to try and get 24 before state.”

Wheat Ridge kickers come through in OT By Scott Stocker When it comes to overtime games, twoout-of-three victories isn’t bad. That certainly was the case for the Wheat Ridge girls last Friday at Lakewood Memorial Stadium as the Farmers came through with a 2-1 soccer victory in overtime against 4A, Jefferson County League rival and visiting Standley Lake. Unfortunately for the Gators, it was their second loss in overtime to go with their one OT victory. Frankee Broer came through with the game winner with a scant 1:37 left in overtime on an unassisted shot from approximately 20-yards out to the front of the Standley Lake goal. The Farmers of coach Dan Watkins improved to 7-1 overall and 2-0 in the league while the Gators dropped to 5-3, 1-1. “This game gave me a lot of energy and to win in this situation is always special,” said Broer, a junior. “I told myself before the game that I was going to score in this game and that’s how it came out in the end. Standley Lake gave us a very tough game, playing us hard from the opening moments. “I think everyone on the team had a feeling

WHEAT RIDGE 2, STANDLEY LAKE 1 (OT) Standley Lake 0 1 0 — 1 Wheat Ridge 0 1 1 — 2 Second half: SL, Caylie Hartman, :29.42, penalty kick. WR, Alexandra Nillen, 13:22. OT: WR, Frankee Broer, 8:23.

we were going to win today,” Broer said. “Our team is like a family and this makes for a fun family gathering. Now, we just have to keep our momentum going and play well the rest of the season.” Wheat Ridge won its season opener in double-overtime against Holy Family, 2-1, March 9. But the very next day, lost to Ponderosa, 1-0, also in two overtimes. Standley Lake had lost to Doherty, 1-0, defeated Green Mountain, 2-1, before the Gators lost in their third overtime encounter to the Farmers. Standley Lake, coached by Jeff Vigil, took advantage of a penalty kick by Caylie Hartman with 29:42 left in the second half, for the Gators only goal. Wheat Ridge would rebound with 13:22 remaining in second half regula-

tion on a goal by Alexandra Nillen. “This was a game between two excellent teams and both fought eye-to-eye the entire way,” Watkins said. “It just came down to those final minutes. The girls had a lot of energy today and played with strong intensity. I’m just really proud of the effort and the determination they were able to show. This was a game in which neither team had an abundance of shots on the goal as defense seemed to prevail.” Nillen was also well pleased with the way her Wheat Ridge teammates played on a sunny, but somewhat of a windy afternoon. “We just came out and played with a lot of spirit and Frankee came through with that game winner,” said Nillen, who has seven goals this season.“It was fine competitive soccer out there from both teams and Standley Lake proved to be very competitive. Any time you go into overtime, you know it’s going to be tough.” Hartman, who also played 15-minutes in goal, certainly had high hopes the Gators would pull it out in the end. “This is our first year in 4A and I think that we’ve been coming out good,” said Hartman,

a senior. “Our team played hard to the end today. Our competition in 4A has been tough, but we still have to be more competitive. I just want to be able to step up my own game to help us get the wins.” Hannah Frazier also had a solid game for Standley Lake, yet this blooming freshman felt her team could pull it out in the end. “We worked hard, but things like this happen,” Frazier said. “We are confident, though, we can come through with a good and successful season. We just have to work hard to get those wins the rest of the year.” It was a difficult loss for Standley Lake coach Jeff Vigil. It definitely was a game in which most of the action throughout was played in the middle of the field. Overall, shots from the players on both sides were in short commodity. “I think the girls played their guts out there,” Vigil said. “This was a tough loss, but playing hard like that is what this game is all about. There was just a lot of great effort, with a lot of heart. We start five freshmen and I think the girls are playing beyond their years. Now, we just have to go forward.”

Strikeouts aplenty: Witherspoon lifts Jaguars over Holy Family By Scott Stocker Just finding a way to first base became a struggle for the batters, but not necessarily a struggle for the pitchers, in last Tuesday’s nonleague game between D’Evelyn and visiting Holy Family. All but one player on each team struck out in a least once at bat in the game, finally won by D’Evelyn, 5-0. The only player for D’Evelyn to not strike out ironically was pitcher, Grant Witherspoon, who came on the pitch in the sixth inning and would be credited with the win. He replaced Cameron Brown on the mound. The only player not to go down via the strikeout for Holy Family was Kennedy Phillips. In all, there were 27 strikeouts in the game. Austin Brown had struck out 14 batters before being replaced by Witherspoon. The game was scoreless until the bottom of the sixth inning where D’Evelyn scored all of its five runs. Ironically, the game’s first run was scored on a wild pitch from losing pitcher, Xavier Chavez. And, it just so happened that run, considered the game winner, was scored by Witherspoon. D’Evelyn improved to 9-0 with the victory while Holy Family, now in its first season in Class 4A, dropped to 4-4. Over the course of

D’EVELYN 5, HOLY FAMILY 0 Holy Family 000 000 0 – 0 5 3 D’Evelyn 000 005 x – 5 3 1 HF (AB, Runs, Hits): Jake Karty 4-0-1, Kennedy Phillips 2-0-1, Alex Comeaux 3-0-0, Jon Coufal 3-0-0, Austin Brown 3-0-1, Joseph Jachmiak 3-0-1, Nick Kreutzer 3-0-0, Andrew Tinnon 3-0-1, Paul Elliot 3-0-0, Cameron Miller 1-0-0. Totals: 28-0-5. LP: Kennedy Phillips. DE (AB, Runs, Hits): Grant Witherspoon 2-1-0, Mitch Menard 2-0-0, Jonathan Strotz 2-1-0, Dylan Nelson 3-1-1, Matt Helmreich 3-0-0, Christian Cedillo 2-1-0, Cameron Brown 2-1-1, Adam Jolton 1-0-0, Jacob Boyer 3-0-0, John Zaller 1-0-1. Totals: 21-5-3. Home runs: Nelson. WP: Witherspoon the season, the Jaguars have scored 111 runs while allowing only 12. On the other hand, Holy Family has scored 53 runs this season while giving up 58. Witherspoon was the opening batter of the inning for D’Evelyn in the sixth and he reached first on an error. He then advanced to second and third bases on wild pitches by Chavez and scored on yet another wild pitch making it 1-0. Two batters later, Jonathan Strotz singled and would eventually score on a home run

by Dylan Nelson that made the score 3-0. Following Nelson’s home run, D’Evelyn’s Christian Cedillo and Cameron Brown would later reach base via walks and eventually score the game’s final two runs off an error. “We got the hits when we finally needed them,” said Nelson, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound junior, who made up for his early two strikeouts. “That was my third home run of the season. We just tried to put the ball in play and had out troubles through the game. Despite Family’s record, we haven’t played a team that played us this hard yet this season. It was a good test for us.” Indeed, it was an interesting game for both coaches, D’Evelyn’s Dan Porreco and Holy Family’s Eric Nakayama. “These were two good teams out there today that played hard,” Porreco said. “It was left-handers against a lot of left-handed batters. We did make the adjustments, but give their pitcher a lot of credit. Neither of us could get a lot of batters on base, but no one gave up out there. We haven’t faced this tough of opposition all year and they gave us a good game.” As it turned out, D’Evelyn only came through with three hits in the game. Besides the homer by Nelson, Brown and Adam Jolton had the other two hits. And, Holy Family didn’t help its cause by committing six errors in the

game. “We’re seeing some good baseball up here in 4A,” Nakayama said. “The kids are being tested and our pitcher did pretty good today. We’re an average baseball team and now being in 4A, we have to be more prepared.” There was a tense moment in the game when Holy Family’s Phillips was hit on the right side of his face by a pitch from Brown. “It was a pitcher’s duel and I think we all gave it some good efforts,” Phillips said after the game. “We just have to strive to get better, but this was a good game between two pretty good teams out there today. We need to concentrate more and that will help us be more competitive and I know we will. Getting hit in the face was just a freak accident.” Added teammate Mitch Menard, “They had a fine pitcher against us today and it was a pitcher’s battle. We just have to come out and be a lot tougher and do better overall. I think we’re gaining the experience we need and we just need to play our hearts out. We felt that we could pull it out, it just didn’t happen.” Holy Family plays its next game while opening Tri-Valley, 4A league play, April 6, at Roosevelt. D’Evelyn, from the 4A Jefferson County League, played Loveland, April 2, defeating the Indians, 16-6 in its final league outing.

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April 9, 2015

Big meet, big times Girls score personal bests at Mountain Range Invitational By Scott Stocker

There’s nothing better than coming through with a personal best in any track event. And, what makes it all the better is doing it against the competition in one of the o largest meets of the season. That certainly was the case for Horizon’s e Madison Mooney as she came through to d win the 800-meters with a time of 2-minutes, e :16.94-seconds in last Saturday’s Mountain t Range Invitational. She was able to beat 83 l aother girls in the competition. The effort was hgood enough to beat Boulder’s Emery Braddlina, who clocked 2:17.76. “I’m feeling awesome,” said Mooney. “I twanted to PR and I was able to do it by three tseconds today. This meet has some great ecompetition and I’m very happy with my -performance. I really want to make it to state. A key is that my sister gives me a lot of good ocompetition this season. She wasn’t in the erace today, but I have her backing.” - The Mountain Range Invite could well be eone of the biggest, if not the biggest, invitastional of the season. What made the meet that much more interesting was each of the state’s yclassifications was represented by at least one nof the 35 schools in the competition. d Not only that, each event had numerous .competitors, not just a couple of races in each tevent. For example, there were 115 boys and o105 girls who competed in the 100-meters, 4the largest contingents in any single event. The smallest number of competitors was in the pole vault in which 41 boys and 36 girls competed. Thank goodness the weather was out-

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standing for the most part. Yes, the wind came up a few times, but not enough to really hamper the efforts. It also was a meet in which the top individuals in each running event were matched against each other in the first group of the track. The top individuals in the field events went against each other in final groupings. The Pine Creek girls certainly put forth a good effort on the day with Alleandra Watts and Heide Baron coming though with fine winning efforts in the 100 and 400- meters, respectively. Watt was able to beat Lakewood’s Frankie Bernado with her winning time of :11.98 seconds to her close foes, :12.64. And, it was certainly not a win to be overlooked by this two-sport, Spring sport participant. On this particular afternoon, she was able to outrun 104 other competitors. “I just want to be good in both my sports as I’m also playing soccer this season,” said Watts. “I felt confident, but I just need to push myself more. Two sports is special and I’m just going to see what happens the rest of the year.”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following variances from the Land Development Code (LDC) have been requested: VAR2015-0006, Echter’s, 5150 Garrison St., requests the following variances: (1) to construct a free-standing monument sign that is set back 5’ from the front (south) property line when Section 6.17.4 of the LDC requires a 10’ set back; (2) to construct a free-standing monument sign at a height of 12’ when Section 6.17.4 of the LDC limits the height to 6’; (3) to construct a free-standing monument sign that is 56 sq. ft. in size when Section 6.17.4 of the LDC limits the size to 32 sq. ft. VAR2015-0007, Shannon Lee Heckler, 7410 W. 62nd Ave., requests a variance to construct a detached garage set back 85’ from the centerline of Wadsworth Blvd. (east property line) when Section 6.2.1[g] of the LDC requires a 100’ setback from the centerline of a major arterial street segment. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on April 28, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may speak at the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Department or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT /s/ Jenny Riley, Secretary

The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. R15-042: A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Davenport Property, 4955 Carr Street, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for May 4, 2015, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and Is Considered Eligible for Annexation

The following ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 6th day of April, 2015: Ordinance 4496: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Whisper Creek III at Wildgrass, from PUD-BP (Planned Unit DevelopmentBusiness, Professional) to PUD-R (Planned Unit Development-Residential), 3.87 du/ac., and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, Southeast Corner of W. 87th Parkway and Indiana Street

Legal Notice No.: 42419 First Publication: April 9, 2015 Last Publication: April 9, 2015 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

Legal Notice No.: 42305 First Publication: March 19, 2015 Last Publication: April 9, 2015 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

Legal Notice No.: 42420 First Publication: April 9, 2015 Last Publication: April 9, 2015 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

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20 Arvada Press

April 9, 2015

JEFFCO SPORTS ROUNDUP Girls Soccer

Poudre 1, Arvada West 0 – Arvada West placed four shots on goal, but gave up a goal in the second half to fall at home on April 4. Arvada West 2, Bear Creek 0 – Abby Kostelecky scored on an assist from Sarah White and set up a goal for Ally Ochs as the Wildcats won at home against the Bears on April 2. Caity Wooley saved three shots in goal for Arvada West. Wheat Ridge 2, Standley Lake 1 (OT) – Wheat Ridge scored nine minutes into the extra-time period to claim a home win against Standley Lake on April 3. Caylie Hartman scored a second-half goal for the Gators in the loss. Green Mountain 10, Arvada 0 – Green Mountain overwhelmed Arvada for 10 goals as the Rams won at home on April 3 in a league match. Valor Christian 3, Golden 0 – Golden challenged Valor’s freshman keeper with eight shots on goal, but could not find the net in a home loss to the No. 3 team in 4A Girls Soccer, according CHSAANow.com’s rankings, on April 3. Littleton 1, Golden 0 – The Lions’ Carli Murray slotted home a second-half goal to lift Littleton over Golden in the first game of league action for both teams on April 1. Shayna Watkins saved seven shots in goal to notch her fourth shutout in seven games this season. The loss was the first of the season for the Demons. Evergreen 11, Arvada 0 – Arvada surrendered 11 first-half goals in its defeat in the first league game of the season at home on April 1. Lutheran 5, Faith Christian 4 (2OT) – Freshman Abigail Justus found the net for the third time in the second period of extra time to secure a March 31 home win and keep Lutheran undefeated on the season. Brenna Bloom scored the other two goals for the Lions. Amanda Lopez of Faith Christian matched Justus with a hat trick of her own. Jefferson 4, Bennett 1 – Jefferson rebounded from a loss to knocof off league opponent Bennett at home on April 4. Kenya Alvarez’s brace and goals from Reyna Medrano and Estafani Lopez provided the offense.

Boys Lacrosse

Conifer 14, Green Mountain 2 – Green Mountain surrendered nine second-half goals as they were held scoreless in the

half on the road on April 3. Golden 10, Lutheran 3 – The Demons stayed perfect at home on the season as JP Simpson and Grant Kochmann each scored three goals to lift them to a win over the Lions on April 2. Chatfield 17, Lakewood 3 – The Tigers were overwhelmed at home by Front Range League opponent Chatfield on April 1. Monarch 12, Wheat Ridge 8 – Wheat Ridge allowed seven goals in the first quarter before attempting a comeback in a league defeat at home on April 1. The Farmers have alternated wins and losses through their first eight games.

Girls Lacrosse

Ralston Valley 20, Conifer 0 – Twelve Mustangs found the net in a big home victory on April 4. Marin Felsoci and Olivia Sandoval combined for seven goals and three assists to lead the Mustangs attack to 14 goals in the first half. Emily Hipp, Jessica Gibson, and Jordan Winchester each scored two goals.

Baseball

Wheat Ridge 5, Ralston Valley 4 – Freshman Ape Apodaca drew a two-out, bases loaded walk and scored Cole Dombrowski for the Farmers to knock off the Mustangs in literal walk-off fashion on April 4. Dombroski led the Farmers with two hits and two runs scored with Nate Sanchez finishing 2-for-4 at the plate with a run and a RBI. Caleb Squire, of Ralston Valley, hit two double and scored twice in a 3-for-4 day at the plate. Peter Carlson finished 3-for-3 with a run and a RBI for the Mustangs. Arvada West 21, Castle View 15 – The Wildcats notched 19 hits and drew nine walks to knock off the Sabercats on the road on April 4. Luke Lastoczy finished 4-for-6 including a double and a triple with three runs scored and three RBI. Reece Hartman scored five times as a courtesy runner and Jesse Gonzales drove in four runs with three hits. Faith Christian 11, Bishop Machebeuf 0 – AJ Stephens’ five-inning, two-hit shutout lifted Faith Christian to a 3A Metro League road win on April 1. Stephens dominated the Buffaloes hitters with nine strikeouts. Sean Hyman went 3-for-3 at the plate with a double as Marcus Graves and Elijah Abeyta drove in two runs apiece. Gabe Hegarty and Nick Cortez

each scored twice. Valor Christian 6, Pomona 5 – The Panthers scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh, but came up one run short of sending the game to extras in a home loss on April 4. Zach Langerak homered and drove three runs in in a two-hit performance for Pomona. Alameda 18, Arvada 1 – The Pirates exploded for 18 runs in four innings, including 13 in the second inning, to win a non-league contest at home on April 1. Allen Elliott struck out four and allowed an unearned run on three hits in a fiveinning complete game. Elliott also scored three times and drove in two runs at the plate. Anthony Bellante finished 3-for-4 at the plate with a run scored and six RBIs.

Girls Tennis

Ralston Valley 7, Northglenn 0 – Ralston Valley’s freshmen Singles players, Morgan Jenkins, Aspen Lucero, and Samantha Baker, swept their matches in straight sets to lead the Mustangs to a win on March 31.

Drugs Continued from Page 1

“This is something our community obviously values and it would be a shame not to offer it anymore,” McGranahan said. “We’re opening it up metro-wide and welcoming our neighbors to dispose of drugs properly and help protect our beautiful state while raising scholarship funds at the same time.” Annually, the department collects around 1,200 pounds of unused or old medications through the event. Following the collection, Waste Management, a Colorado waste collection service, takes the drugs to an industrial facility for crushing and turns the unusable drugs into cement. “It’s important to have this because Colorado is beautiful, and we need to protect our natural resources, and this is one of the ways we’re able to do that,” McGranahan said. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, residents from across the Front Range can bring unused drugs to the Arvada Police Department Headquarters, 8901 Ralston Road.

Boys Track and Field

Mountain Range Mustang Invitational – Ralston Valley (1st), Lakewood (3rd), Bear Creek (10th), Arvada West (13th), Standley Lake (DNP) – Ralston Valley eked out a four-point victory over ThunderRidge in a 37-team meet at the Mountain Range Mustang Invitational on April 4. Andrew Wingard won the 110m hurdles and the 300m hurdles and Mark Rockwood won the 400m for Ralston Valley. Lakewood won two events with Brock Miller winning the 200m and the 4 x 100m relay team winning. Bear Creek’s Olabisi Johnson finished second in the 110m hurdles and 300m hurdled to go with a third-place finish in the pole vault. Donte Makatura won the 100m for Arvada West.

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Boys Basketball

All-State Selections – Thomas Neff of Arvada West was named to the Class 5A First Team All-State by CHSAA. Ryan Thistlewood of Golden was a 4A First Team selection and Faith Christian’s Spencer Bazz received First Team All-State honors for Class 3A. D’Evelyn’s Grant Witherspoon received Second Team All-State in 4A. Grant Harkness made it two Faith Christian Eagles on All-State teams by garnering Class 3A Second Team honors.

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