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Students of Adams Camp, a camp for people with special needs, get ready to race around the National Sports Center for the Disabled’s NSCD Moves! obstacle course on May 15 at the Gold Crown Fieldhouse in Lakewood. The National Sports Center for the Disabled brought its NSCD Moves! obstacle course to the to the field house for Adams Camp participants. The course, which focuses on improving a number of skills both physically and mentally, was developed to get people moving, said Alena Lewis, program coordinator for the sports center. But it’s fun and promotes teamwork, she added. Adams Camp, a nonprofit organization that serves children and adults with special needs and developmental disabilities, is popular for its five-week summer trips to a ranch near Winter Park, said Therapy Manager Kim Kelleher, but it also offers fun activities throughout the year. “After kids come to camp,” she said, “they form new friendships, grow in confidence, learn to take risks and expand their horizons by trying something new.” To learn more about Adams Camp, visit www.adamscamp.org. To learn more about the National Sports Center for the Disabled, visit www.nscd.org. Photo by Christy Steadman

Used children’s gear gets new purpose Kid to Kid service does good things for community By Crystal Anderson

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or Arvada Kid to Kid owner Todd Frick, his business is not just about keeping children looking fashionable and feeling happy, but about giving back to those around you in big ways. “It is part of my faith to give back,” Frick said. “It’s a way for us to use this tool (his stores) that God has given us to give back to others.” It was in 2012 that Frick and his wife opened Arvada’s Kid to Kid, a children’s resale store located at 7310 W. 52nd Ave. Servicing newborns through a child’s size 12, Kid to Kid resells clothing, shoes, accessories, costumes, toys and some baby gear, such as furniture, to families across the Front Range. “I love my kids to have great fashion but at a good price,” said Selena Blanco, a longtime Kid to Kid customer. “I recycle, reduce and reuse… and they go above and beyond typical customer service.” Through their children’s clothing business, Frick and his team have been able to put money back in the pockets of families throughout the city, but they’ve also given thousands to Front Range communities and organizations around the world. “Much of what is brought to us is not quality enough for us to resell but it still has good use left in it,” he said. “We try and do as much as we can … but it’s the things where we get to give back to individuals or groups or international charities that give it some purpose, the purpose behind what we do.” This year, as part of its mission, the store participated in a franchise-wide sale benefiting the BuildOn organization, a nonprofit that builds schools in impoverished countries around the world. For $15, customers were able to fill a bag with as many items as they wished during the one-day sale, with all proceeds going to build a school in Senegal, Africa. According to a recent Kid to Kid release, the store and its sister store in Aurora raised $4,500 for the organization.

Sifting through piles of clothing and accessories, families searched for products to filling their bags to the brim at the April BuildOn sale. Courtesy photo Aside from its daily sales and fundraisers, Kid to Kid Arvada gives back donated clothing and accessories it isn’t able to resell to organizations such as The Gathering Place and the Denver Rescue Mission, among others, on a Gear continues on Page 9

A Jefferson County Court granted parts of the Jefferson County Education Association’s request for an injunction that would halt the implementation of Jeffco School district’s new hire compensation plan. Judge Christopher Zenisek’s ruling temporarily stops the implementation of the initial salary payment schedule for educators hired into the district on or after May 1. The schedule, part of the larger compensation plan approved by the board on Sept. 4, approves salary increases for some educators — paying them thousands more than some of the district’s veteran teachers. “Today is a victory for hard-working Jeffco teachers who have sacrificed our own pay through pay freezes and reductions to help the school district weather the recession,” said JCEA President John Ford. “To offer thousands of dollars more to new teachers while neglecting to honor your promises to your current teaching staff is inexcusable.” However, educators hired before May 1, which account for 60 of the district’s 300 vacancies, may be paid what was offered. It remains uncertain what salaries teachers with advanced degrees, hired after the May 1 date, would receive. “We are pleased that the court recognized the authority of the school board to adopt and implement a compensation plan that rewards effective teachers, and that the court ruled favorably on the district’s efforts to hire new employees pursuant to the Board’s plan,” said Jeffco Public Schools spokesperson Lisa Pinto. Zenisek’s ruling also requires a trial to be set within one calendar year to address JCEA’s full lawsuit. In 2011, Jeffco teachers took a 3 percent pay cut and salary freeze rather than see budget cuts to help retain programming and services for students during the recession. Currently in the middle of negotiations, the two parties are working together to develop a new negotiated agreement, which must take the injunction into consideration. “Moving forward, the issue of competitive salaries for current employees and new hires shifts from the courtroom to the bargaining table where it belongs, and we’re looking forward to productive discussions with the JCEA about how to maintain Jeffco’s position in the marketplace,” Pinto said. “We expect the JCEA to be a willing partner in the effort to recruit and retain the very best teachers for our students. “ The injunction is part of the association’s larger suit against the district for alleged repeated wage, benefit and condition violations of the two’s 2011 negotiated agreement. According to the lawsuit, JCEA is requesting that the courts grant several orders stating the district violated their agreement and duty to bargain in good faith, as well as this injunction, an order requiring the district to pay for any attorney fees and costs incurred and any other legal and equitable relief the court finds applicable. Ford said, for the association, it’s about appreciating the work teachers do. “We, as educators in Jeffco, value our students and community, and are asking the district to value us and the sacrifices that we have all made out of our dedication to our neighborhood schools and our students.”

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A refuge halfway around the world By Crystal Anderson

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ver the course of two hours, in Global Goods and Coffee Shop’s upstairs room, more than 25 people were transported to a camp, half a world away, in Burma. “Growing up in the jungle in Burma ... is wonderful,” said Dah Doh Moo, a female refugee of the Karen ethnic group. “We play in the mud, the rain — it’s very beautiful but we had to run — run a lot because of the Burmese government.” For 70 years the Burmese government has been at war with the country’s various ethnic groups, causing tens of thousands to become displaced and living in refugee camps along the Thai-Burmese border. Religious and civil wars. Ethnic battles. Heroin. Poverty. Disease. These are just a few of the struggles Burmese refugees, like Lermu “Rocky” Martin, have been through. Then there was hope. While talking of the oppression of Christians and ethnic groups, the running of his people from their homes to one of nine refugee camps in Thailand, and the perpetual lies of the Burmese government, Martin spoke of his journey and eventual arrival in Colorado. “I arrived in United States in 1990, and I lived in California first then I moved to your Colorado,” he said. “We start to help people … then we became friends with the (Global Goods) founder. He’s helped people not only in Burma but people around the world.” With a smile on her face and laughter emanating from her soul, Dah Doh Moo shared her story of life in Burma, and the blessings she, and her family, received along the journey to America. “Blessings have been very big for me,” she said while describing her luck on her

During Global Refuge’s first Refugee Night, Karen refugee Dah Doh Moo (far right) shows Becky Watson and Crystal Spencer how to make and eat traditional Burmese noodle soup. Photo by Crystal Anderson journey from the jungle to America. “For me in only 11 days I pass this process, I know was blessing from God.” Founded in 2001 by Brian McNeely following a trip to the Burmese-Thailand border, Global Refuge International seeks to help people living in a hostile war zone

or environment with food, medical and education training. A night filled with stories, this evening was the first of a series of Refugee Nights, where the nonprofit will highlight refugees from around the world who now live in Colorado today.

“We want to educate the community because more and more refugees are moving to the area,” said Shaunessy McNeely, Global Refuge’s director of health programs. “We really want to enlighten the community about the places and people that are near and dear to our hearts.”

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Gavin Meyer By Crystal Anderson

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Recalculate whether to matriculate Never get involved in a land war in Asia. Happy wife, happy life. A penny saved is a penny earned. Most of you have heard at least one of those little nuggets of wisdom — they have become part of the canon of adult reasoning. Short and pithy, with obvious applications honed over lifetimes of experience, such proverbs hold power precisely because of their simplicity. Lots of received wisdom, presented in this way, is never questioned. Here’s another one: a bachelor’s degree is worth a million dollars. Turns out, that particular piece of wisdom may not be so true. The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) released a report a few weeks ago titled “Education Pays in Colorado.” For the report, CCHE surveyed over 200,000 Coloradans who graduated from high school in the last dozen years, and compared their salaries at the one-year point, the five-year point, and the ten-year point after college graduation, based on whether they attained an advanced certification, an associate’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree. And what they found might astonish you. At the one-year point, the bachelor’s degree is hardly the champion of attaining wealth—a person with an associate’s degree of applied science makes (on median) over $8,000 a year more. Of course, an associate’s of arts and sciences is far behind either of

those, so in this, as in all things, context is king. You can’t expect an associate’s of art history to command the same salary as a bachelor’s of engineering; however, that associate’s of engineering technology looks pretty good. And it’s not likely that a bachelor’s of art Michael Alcorn history would command anywhere close HITTING to what any type of HOME degree in an applied science fetches. Even at the five-year mark, the bachelor’s degree lags behind the associates of applied science. And, surprisingly, the bachelor’s barely outpaces a longterm certification for earnings at this point, only pulling in about $2,800 more. It isn’t until the ten-year point that the bachelor’s finally overtakes the rest of the field. But even that doesn’t paint a complete picture, because the student who earned that bachelor’s degree hit the job market two years after the one with the associate’s degree— that time represents not only wages earned but also experience gained and security in a field. And that’s all before you even begin to

compare student loan debt. I think it’s safe to say that the median person is better off at the ten-year point with the associate’s degree (if it’s in the right field). Now, one would assume that further into the future, that bachelor’s degree would pay increasingly greater dividends, but, even if that’s the case, that’s a lot of delayed gratification for a generation that lives 140 characters at a time. I have not made any secret of my disdain for the attitude that permeates our high schools these days that says that every child must go to a four-year college to be considered successful. There are a lot of routes to success. If your route to a happy life requires a bachelor’s degree (teacher, registered nurse, etc ), then college is for you; if your route requires an advanced degree (lawyer, doctor, New England Patriots public relations), then start college and prepare for the long haul. But if your route doesn’t require a bachelor’s degree, and all you’re looking to do is be able to provide for yourself, then keep your eyes—and your mind!—open to other possibilities. Life is short: don’t waste it doing what’s unnecessary just because somebody told you you should. 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.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What’s the festival or event you are most excited for? With the weather improving, and Colorado’s many, many outdoor festivals and fun events filling the calendar, we asked folks at the Odyssey Beerwerks in Arvada what they were most looking forward to.

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Happy about ‘Mad Men’ and memories In the final episode of “Mad Men,” Don Draper, talented creative adman, and star of the wildly successful television series about the lives of the staff of a NYC advertising agency, says “Om.” Om! What a dialogue transition, rather a meditation utterance — such a change from the dead on business conversations, conflicts and successes of a dynamic advertising staff which made up the bulk of the series. Draper, the loveable anti-hero main character finally searches for his identity on the West Coast, at a group-therapy-by-the-sea institution. A new age type leader encourages Draper to express his feelings. This surprisingly leads him to hug a sobbing man who has just shared a painful story about his life. This last episode displays a dramatic change in Draper’s behavior, a superstar in advertising who is also a womanizing alcoholic. Now he shows compassion in hugging another man. Maybe that’s what he needed all along. This series woke up my memories of the late ’50s and ’60s coming of age in Colorado. My father started a successful food brokerage business when we moved to Golden in 1957. He and his partners dressed well, in suits and ties and shined shoes. He had a close knit staff,

where people knew each other’s families, were happy with their jobs, in the vibrant business climate of the times. Like Don Draper’s wife, Betty, my mother’s name was also Betty and like Betty Draper, my mother rode horses. My mother was also Mary McFerren beautiful and a sharp Stobie dresser but that is where the comparison WIT AND stops. My mother didn’t GRIT smoke, stayed married and was a highly original woman, not a Stepford-type wife like Betty Draper. In 1970 I worked in advertising in Denver and later Los Angeles for a Commercial Production Company. From those work experiences I have a sense of the excitement, creativity and stress leading to heavy alcohol consumption for advertising folks. The owner of the Commercial Production Company in Los Angeles confessed to me that he crawled

under the table at a business meeting with clients because he was so stressed. But besides the “Mad Men” series resonating with me due to my background, I have become an admirer of the production itself. The characters, dialogue, caring and nuance of interactions engaged me as a binge watcher in the last week where all the episodes were replayed on AMC. Thankfully I recorded the whole thing so I can go back and savor the parts I missed. I have a background in film, but “Mad Men” supersedes most films, and any other television series I’ve seen in a long time. The creative graphics and music during the opening credits of each episode in my opinion are as good as it gets. Nostalgia, yes. But the series helps me process my life, to savor what was good about that era. Mary McFerren Stobie has just published her humorous memoir “You Fall Off, You Get Back On.” She is reading a story from her book at the Mercury Café 2199 California St. Denver on Tuesday May 26, at 7 p.m. Free event, Readers of this column especially invited! Please introduce yourselves.

Columnists & Guest Commentaries The Arvada Press features a limited number of regular columnists, found on these pages and elsewhere in the paper, depending on the typical subject the columnist covers. Their opinions are not necessarily those of the Arvada Press. Want your own chance to bring an issue to our readers’ attention, to highlight something great in our community, or just to make people laugh? Why not write a letter of 300 words or fewer. Include your full name, address and the best number to reach you by telephone. Email letters to editor@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Connecting & Enriching Our team of professional reporters, photographers and editors are out in the community to bring you the news each week, but we can’t do it alone. Send your news tips, your own photographs, event information, letters, commentaries... If it happens, it’s news to us. Please share by contacting us at newstip@coloradocommunitymedia.com and we will take it from there. After all, the Arvada Press is your paper.

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Public vs. private at heart of battle Request to ID teachers who called in sick angers union By Crystal Anderson

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n Feb. 10, the Jefferson County School District received a CORA (Colorado Open Records Act) request from Kathy Littlefield requesting the names of all teachers who called in sick from Standley Lake, Conifer, Golden and Jefferson High Schools on Sept. 19 and 29, 2014. Upon hearing of this request, Jefferson County Education Association Executive Director Lisa Elliott spoke with legal counsel seeking advice, as it was the union’s interpretation that the release of personal information from teachers’ personnel files was a violation of CORA. The union then sued the district and is seeking an order restricting the district from releasing those names. On Sept. 19, several teachers at Standley Lake and Conifer high schools called in sick, causing the closure of the two schools for the day. Ten days later, on Sept. 29, a similar situation arose with the teachers at Golden and Jefferson high schools, prompting the district to shut those institutions down for the day. “We did not organize these so-called sickouts,” Elliot said of JCEA’s knowledge of the Sept. 19 teacher sickouts, during her testimony on May 15. “We didn’t condone them, but we did hear rumors of them. I think there are a combination of people in this list, and I think the list wouldn’t have made the distinction — I think the district doesn’t even know the distinction.”

Side 2 (Jeffco, Defendant)

Side 1 (JCEA, PLAINTIFF)

During their presentation, Sharyn Dreyer, legal counsel for JCEA with the Colorado Education Association, asked the court to find in favor of the union, citing the CORA request as a violation due to the possible release of specific personnel information, such as a home address and phone number, which is exempted from this statute. She went on to argue that taking a sick day didn’t constitute a compensation issue, because the information that would be provided doesn’t state the compensation given for the day. She stated this issue is around how the employee used the benefit, rather than the benefit itself. She also stated the list of employees doesn’t differentiate between those who were protesting the board of education’s actions and those who were legitimately sick.

In opposition, lawyer Stu Steller that his client was placed in the middle trying to decide whether Littlefield (the CORA requester) or the union was in the right. He argued that the CORA request is legitimate and doesn’t violate the personnel information because it’s a matter of compensation from the sick leave benefit. Steller went on to say the CORA statute doesn’t specifically mention the protection of privacy, that the release wouldn’t cause harm to those teachers on the list, which is presented with their last name followed by their first initial. If no privacy interest can point to harm, than it doesn’t constitute a privacy interest, he said.

Next steps

Over the next few weeks, Judge Christi Phillips will issue a written order with the decision from this hearing. Kris Gomez, counsel for JCEA, requested to submit a brief seeking time to submit an appeal, in case of a ruling against JCEA. That brief will be submitted by May 29, with a subsequent brief from the district’s counsel issued no later than June 5. Phillips stated the parties could expect a decision in early June.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR School board fiscally prudent The recent decision by the Jefferson County School Board to use underspend to begin the process of financing the needed north corridor schools and buildouts shows discretion and respect for our finances. Using a COP to finance all of the building needs would be like using a credit card to buy a car. Not a smart financial move. The needed build-outs will no doubt turn out to be a combination of financing options. The school board cannot just pull the funds out of thin air, nor should

they seriously disrupt the finances of the district. Shouldn’t they be commended for trying to be prudent and careful with the taxpayer’s dollar? William F Hineser, Arvada Editor’s note: We received several letters about the following subject. In terms of civility, and eloquence, this letter was chosen for publication.

Witt actions criticized I recently became aware of (Ken Witt’s)

ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Memorial Day closing

City of Arvada offices will be closed in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday.

Memorial Day parade

In remembrance of veterans and military members, the American Legion and the Arvada Veterans of Foreign Wars are hosting a ceremony and parade, May 25. Beginning at 9 a.m., the two organizations will host a ceremony, remembering the sacrifices those have made for the country. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and will travel down from 60th Avenue along Lamar Street to 53rd Avenue and Marshall Street.

Text 911

Jefferson County emergency service agencies are offering the Text to 911 service for customers to better serve the community. Running behind the motto, “Call if you can, text if you must,” the program offers citizens the opportunity to text 9-1-1 in case of an emergency. The text will go directly to emergency dispatchers, detailing your exact location, although dispatchers request sending your location along as well. Texts will be limited to 160 characters and photos or videos cannot be transmitted through the service. All major carriers are participating. Law enforcement, emergency services, fire and other first respondents suggest calling first, but if unavailable, the new texting service will provide a quick alternative for those involved in an emergency situation.

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weekly basis. Each time, it gives around 2030 bags of 150 pieces of clothing. “Imagine all that stuff that was headed to Goodwill or the garbage dump that has good use left in it that we were able to repurpose and reuse,” Frick said. Typically, the store buys back around $500-$1,200 dollars a day in products from customers, Frick said. Those products, in turn, will be sold to moms and families at a bargain price, allowing them to buy more goods than if shopping at a mall or other

actions at the May 7 Jefferson County Board of Education meeting in objection to a student’s social media posting that criticized the Board (www.supportjeffcokids.org). I have also read the comments contending that your actions violate school district policies and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Your opinions of district policies and federal law are not in question – those attitudes are quite clear. What I don’t understand is how you reconcile your actions with your political platform that ostensibly supports the Constitutional right to free speech. I am surprised that your disdain of stu-

dents, the school district and the federal government in general extends to the U.S. Constitution. Please be aware that I am a Jefferson County resident, but not a parent who is concerned about the quality of education my child is receiving in this district. Although I do not have children I still pay the property taxes that support the school district. As a taxpayer, I would appreciate your clarification about your support of the right to free speech. Sandra Goodman, Lakewood

WHAT'S HAPPENING NEAR YOU? Kneaders Employment opportunities

Kneaders Bakery and Café is currently hiring for a variety of positions for their new Arvada location. The café, located at 7945 Wadsworth Blvd., is seeking assistant managers, bakers, pastry chefs, night managers as well as a few other positions. The company hopes to hire about 50-60 individuals from the Arvada community. To browse listings, visit http://kneaders. applicantpro.com/jobs/220281.html.

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Free irrigation audits

Slow the Flow Colorado is offering free sprinkler and irrigation system inspections to all Arvada customers. Appointments for inspections are required for all residential, home owners associations and commercial properties who wish to have their system checked. Once made, a water auditor will conduct an inspection and show customers how they might reduce their water usage during lawn irrigation. For more information or to request an inspection, visit www.conservationcenter. org or call 303-999-3824.

Pool openings

Arvada’s two outdoor swimming pools, Secrest Outdoor Pool (6820 W. 66th Ave.) and the Lake Arbor Pool (7451 W. 83rd Way), and the Ralston Central Park Splash Pad will open May 30. Swimming hours are available at both pools and will be open through August 15. The district’s annual dog swim will be held August 16.

retail store. At a different store, “I wasn’t treated very kindly and it was like I was doing them a favor,” Blanco said. “When I found Kid to Kid, it was just different — they’re a great place to shop for new and used quality items.” For Frick, giving back is the win. “I really like this business because I call it a win-win-win,” he said “The people who are selling to us win by getting value out of the things they’re not using anymore; the shoppers who shop here get a win because they’re spending less money; and our store wins by being able to employ people, be profitable and help people in their two wins.”

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IF YOU GO WHAT: Arvada On Tap beer and barbecue festival WHEN: Saturday, July 25 TIME: Noon - 8 p.m. WHERE: Ralston Park, 11200 Ralston Road (64th Avenue and Simms Street) COST: $5 per person, $6 per pour and $2 per sample *All net proceeds will support the event’s community partners, the Arvada Vitality Alliance, the Arvada-Jefferson Kiwanis, Arvada Rotary and the Arvada Sunrise Rotary.

BARBECUE CONTESTANT LINEUP

Inaugural Arvada On Tap event invites pro, amateur competition By Crystal Anderson

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Smokin’ Red Dirt Barbecue Belly Rub’n BBQ Contentment Blues & Q Rocket Boys Pyro BBQ Grillin’ Beavers Smokin’ Out West Big Poppa Smokers Smokin Timbers BBQ Burnt Out BBQ Co. Swinestone Cowboys Pig Floyd Burnin Bobs Butts n Bones Stars and Strips BBQ Bracken Racks BBQ *Registration is still open via http://visitarvada.org/ events/arvada-on-tap/be-a-bbq-contestant/

BATTLING HOMEBREWS WHAT: Amateur homebrew competition WHO: 50 amateur brewers CATEGORIES: Lights and Lagers US/UK ales and Amber hybrids Dark Ales Strong Ales German Wheat and Belgian Specials REQUIREMENTS: Two bottles with appropriate labeling is required with each entry. PRIZES: Category winners will be invited to be the brewer for a day at a local brewery

It’s about those summertime brews. An array of spicy, bold, mouth-watering barbecue entrees paired with an assortment of crisp craft brews is enticing folks from around the region to celebrate in Arvada’s first beer festival: Arvada On Tap. On July 25, Arvada will be untapped as more than 20 breweries and grill masters from across the region will flock to Ralston Park, 11200 Ralston Road, for the inaugural festival. “I could just picture a beer festival in Arvada, and that’s all I said,” said Kristine McMahon, new member of the Arvada Festivals Commission. Dreamed up from that offhand comment during a meeting with city staff, McMahon and fellow organizer Gretchen Sherlock took hold of the idea and started brewing — plans, that is. “The craft beer piece in Colorado — it’s blowing up,” Sherlock said. “Everybody talks craft beer and is just extremely interested in the craft process. People are sort of holding it on a pedestal as a way of life or a reason to be.” Throughout the event, held from noon to 8 p.m., attendees will Beer-pouring professionals Lori Haworth, left, and Nourie Boraie serve up brews at the Odyssey Beerhave an opportunity to werks tasting room. Later this year, they may be spotted serving up Odyssey suds at the Arvada On Tap sample a variety of craft fest. Photos by Glenn Wallace pale ales, pilsners, IPAs, stouts and lagers, and to participate in the amateur homebrew competition, all while savoring the sounds of local music and the tastes of some of the nation’s top grillers’ smoked chicken, pork and brisket. “We’re local and we would love to have everybody in Arvada know who we are,” said Chris Hill, brewer at Arvada’s Odyssey Beerwerks, which was the first craft brewery to sign up for the festival. “We’re a community where you don’t need to go outside the city of Arvada to have great beer.” From the sampling of more From left, Diana Sheridan, Dyan Scanlon and Dean Scanlon enjoy a toast with beers from than 100 local craft brews to homebrew competitions and the Arvada’s Odyssey Beerwerks last week. The craft brewery was among the first to sign up for the inaugural Arvada On Tap festival. Kansas City Barbeque Society barbecue competitions, attendees will have a slew of opportunities to brew, cook, taste and sip the flavors flowing from this festival. Registration for the barbecue and homebrew competitions is open, to learn more or to sign up visit: http://visitarvada.org/events/arvada-on-tap/. “Arvada On Tap is a great way to, in one place, in a short period of time, experience what the craft beer industry is like in Arvada,” Hill said. “What better way to do that than in your own back yard?”

Owner of cat cafe unleashes yowl of pain Sana Hamelin, owner of The Denver Cat Company, Denver’s only cat-friendly cafe, was served a legal hair ball May 7 by a customer claiming that one of the resident felines bit her hand in February, according to a story on the Eater Denver website (www.denver.eater.com). “After it became apparent that the alleged cat bite was causing a stir, Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue, the original cat adoption partner, terminated its business dealings with the cat cafe,” according to the Eater story. “Since then, For the Love of Paws and Planet Pet stepped in to provide kitties for adoption at this feline-friendly spot.” Hamelin took to Facebook to plead her case to fans. The post said: “Guys, I’m having a very hard time. Although I’m working, all I can do is serve Penny Parker customers and then take breaks to cry. … MILE HIGH For some perspecLIFE tive on how hard this solitary endeavor of starting and running this rescue effort has been for me, consider that I drive a wreck of a truck that I got off Craigslist and I shivered through the whole winter because it doesn’t have heat (and now I’ll sweat through the whole summer because it doesn’t have A/C either). I never have a weekend off, I live in a tiny apartment, and I haven’t taken a vacation in over three years. I’m tired.” You can donate by going to www.denvercatco.com/donate/, or use the Go Fund Me site at www.gofundme.com/u3kd7g8.

Led Zeppelin tribute on tap

Tickets went on sale May 18 for Get the Led Out — The American Led Zeppelin, a benefit concert for Colorado Public Television 12, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison. This six-piece tribute band will take you back to the ’60s and ’70s as it re-creates the legendary British group’s distinct studio sound, with all the bells and whistles, and brings the Led Zeppelin experience to the big stage. For more information, and to sample music and video on the band, go to www. gtlorocks.com. Tickets are $38 general admission (plus service charges) at www.ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster centers. To charge by phone, call 1-800-745-3000. Tickets also available through Channel 12 at www. cpt12.org or 303-296-1212 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The power of big flower

Price Davis, Denver-based master craftsman and artist, recently installed the Denver Lily, a nearly 30-foot-tall sculpture, at Denver International Airport. The three-piece, three-story sculpture, comprised of a base, flower pot and a stemmed flower with pod and leaves, is made of hand-forged sheets of steel that were stained and powder-coated. The sculpture is part of Davis’ “Global Peace Through Art” initiative. “We must celebrate the skilled artists that bring us beauty in our everyday lives. Art should inspire and take into consideration the diversity of its viewers,” Davis said about the initiative. The lily, a symbol of relationships and friendship, will welcome travelers to DIA through July.

Symphony sets summer slate

The Colorado Symphony announces a summer season fueled by pop stars, video games, family fun and spectacular vocalists. The Colorado Symphony collaborates

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once more with some of the country’s biggest and brightest talent at Red Rocks, the Arvada Center, Fiddler’s Green and Boettcher Concert Hall for a summer of live music suited for taste. Five concerts highlight the virtuosity of the Colorado Symphony musicians at Red Rocks Amphitheatre this season: Scottish indie pop band Belle and Sebastian open the season in June, followed by the duo of Ben Folds and Ingrid Michaelson. July features the Colorado Symphony’s and DeVotchKa’s annual collaboration, with special guest Kishi Bashi. The Colorado Symphony rounds out August with international sensation Video Games Live and Diana Krall featuring Pink Martini.

The season also showcases a star-studded Fourth of July conducted by Colorado Symphony Music Director Andrew Litton; a familyfocused afternoon of music, “Inspired by Nature”; a costume-friendly night of the Music of Harry Potter; and a season-closing Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration at Boettcher Concert Hall, which will be Scott O’Neil’s final performance as resident conductor. For more information on the summer series, review the summer brochure: http://issuu.com/coloradosymphony/docs/symphonysummer or visit www. coloradosymphony.org.

Briarwood hires new chef

Lisa Paterson, owner of The Briarwood Inn, a Colorado fine dining restaurant since 1979, has announced that the restaurant is launching a new phase

with the hiring of Chef Jeff Jones, previously executive chef of Parallel 17. Paterson, daughter of Reid Pasko, the original owner of the Briarwood Inn, leads operations and Duncan Newman will continue to serve as the general manager. Together the new management team will pilot the next phase of the 285-seat fine dining restaurant, which will focus on a chef-driven concept that stays true to its roots while evolving with the Colorado dining scene. Most recently, the Briarwood Inn has introduced a 175-seat garden terrace and patio area. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, with six years of Colorado restaurant experience, Jones will revamp the menu to focus on locally sourced and seasonally focused menu items. “The Briarwood Inn is a Colorado institution and

I’m honored to have been brought on as a part of this family,” Jones said. “This restaurant has a rich history of being one of Denver metro’s finest dining establishments and I’m looking forward to creating dishes and experiences for new and familiar faces.” A new menu is expected to launch this summer. The Briarwood Inn is nestled in the foothills of Golden at 1630 Eighth St.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a customer and a clerk at check-out at Trader Joe’s on Seventh and Logan: “I have to run to my car to get my bags out of my car.” “There’s no running at Trader Joe’s, take your time.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro

area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.

School Notes Katlyn Sullivan, of Arvada, was named to the Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology this upcoming June from the University of Denver. While at DU, Kate was involved in leading various organizations on campus including GlobeMed, Global Brigades, Gamma Phi Beta, Order of Omega, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Helmet Heads and the Council for Global Health & Development. Additionally, she attended several medical

blacktie-colorado.com/ pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@ gmail.com or at 303-6195209.

brigades to Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama, as well as global health summer internships in Ghana and Cambodia. In her Junior year, she studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark with a Medical Policy and Practice Program. Post-graduation, she will be working for a non-profit organization, Global Livingston Institute, in Uganda. Following her gap year, she anticipates attending medical school, while continuously focusing on global health equity and social justice. She is a former student of Arvada West High School.

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THEATER/SHOWS ‘LONG LOST:’ LIFE, LOVE & TRAGEDY ON THE HIGH SEAS “LONG LOST” is the story of a group of pirates who grow up on the high seas together.

Journey back to the 1700s as two star-crossed lovers face the soaring heights and the murky depths of life as a pirate. “Long Lost” will take audience members on a journey of life, love and tragedy on the high seas. Featuring Iluminar’s professional company with special guest roles by our youth and adult student companies. Show is at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, and Friday, May 22, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www. iluminaraerial.com/events. Tickets available at www.lakewood.org/tickets.

THEATER PRODUCTION OF ‘JERUSALEM’

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Brighton Beach Memoirs” from Friday, May 22, to Sunday, June 28, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show Sunday, June 28. Tickets available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com. COMMUNITY DINNER THEATER COLORADO ACTS presents “Murder at the Formica Dinette” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 22-23 and May 29-30, at 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Josie, the waitress, has been busy slinging hash to all the regulars while they await the arrival of a hurricane. Then a tall stranger arrives and changes everything. Only one person knows who he is, and she isn’t telling. As the storm is brewing outside, murder is on someone’s mind inside the Formica Dinette. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org.

THE EDGE Theater presents “Jerusalem” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays through May 24 at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. No show on Sunday, May 10; industry night is at 8 p.m. Monday, May 11. Call 303-2320363 or go to www. theedgetheater.com. For mature audiences. SUMMER CLASSES, CAMPS REGISTRATION IS now open for Colorado ACTS Theater summer classes and camps. Upcoming are a friends and family musical production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! along with summer week-long camps including Young King Arthur, Happy Birthday of America! Stories of Patriots, Beauty & the Beast, the Frozen Tale of the North, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Shining Stars Camp for Differently Abled Students. Community classes include Hamlet, group guitar lessons and tap dance. Register for all classes and camps at www.coloradoacts.org. Classes take place at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. MUSIC/CONCERT HORNBUCKLE BAND SHOWS

FEED YOUR BRAIN IS YOUR brain starved for better nutrition? Do you find it hard to concentrate or focus? Do you feel irritable or moody for no discernible reason? Are you absentminded or suffer from periodic brain fog? Learn the secrets of a better brain at any age. Program is from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 23, and again from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Natural Grocers, Lakewood-Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www. NaturalGrocers.com/mt.

GOLDEN LANDMARKS Association plans its

Living Landmarks Dinner 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, May 29, in the Canyon Room at Mount Vernon Country Club, Golden. The event recognizes individuals or organizations whose actions have had a positive impact on Golden and the greater community. This year’s honorees are Charlie and Janine Sturdavant, Carole Lomond, Mike Bestor and the Golden Civic Foundation. For information, or to purchase tickets, contact gold@goldenlandmarks.com or 303279-1236. Tickets also available at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/golden-landmarks-association14th-annual-living-landmarks-dinner-and-silentauction-tickets-16244617087.

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THE CHALLENGES of paying attention and coping with ADHD will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “How to Pay Attention: Tips From a Psychologist With ADHD,” features a filmed interview with psychologist Kevin Park. Participants will discover practical tips for increasing their ability to pay attention and explore the challenges of ADHD. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net. COLORADO LEGISLATIVE SESSION THE LEAGUE of Women Voters of Jefferson County will wrap up its program year at six unit meetings May 26-28 with a report and review of the impact of legislation adopted this year by the Colorado Legislature. The league’s Legislative Action Committee tracked more than 100 bills during this session, including health care, higher education, gun control, energy, children, the justice system, voting rights and water issues. The league will meet at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, May 28, at the Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St., Lakewood 80215. The public is welcome. Call Susan at 303-503-3992 for more information. Other meetings are planned at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave. Call Ruth at 303-238-3969. An evening brown bag dinner meeting is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Jeffco LWV Office, 1425 Brentwood, Suite 7, 80214. Call Lucinda at 720-254-5741. Visit www.lwvjeffco.org. DROP AND SHOP YARD SALE DROP OFF gently used household items, clothing and sports equipment for the Boy Scout Troop 166 drop and shop yard sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 30, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1985 Miller St., Lakewood. Proceeds from the sale fund camping and equipment costs for the troop. Cub Scout Troop 166 will sell hotdogs and sodas. Unsold items are donated to ARC to help support its programs. We cannot accept mattresses, anything with a liquid fuel motor, computer equipment, televisions or building materials. RUMMAGE, BAKE SALE FINE BARGAINS galore at the Golden Gate Grange rummage and bake sale, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road. Clothes, jewelry, household items, small appliances, tools, books, artwork, toys, furniture, homemade baked goods and more. Lunch will be available. Call Phoebe or Neil at 303-277-1742. 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. OPEN ALL-BREED SHOW A RISING Star Equestrian Center, 9470 Indiana St., Arvada, plans ARS (A Rising Star) open all-breed shows Sundays, May 31, July 26, and Oct. 25 (Halloweeen show). Indoor and outdoor arenas will be used, with room for warm-up. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. Classes start at 9 a.m. For information and entry forms, contact 303-431-4675, www.ARisingStarEqCenter.com/horse-shows, or rjbeyer08@aol.com.

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GOLF CLUB MEMBERSHIP OPEN

CONGREGATION B’NAI Chaim, a Reform Jewish Synagogue in southwest metro Denver,

WEST WOODS Men’s Club of Arvada is recruiting members for the 2015 golf season. This year the club will have 13 tournaments including a club championship, match play and a Ryder Cup style event with Calcutta. Membership includes CGA handicap, year-end banquet and the chance to compete against golfers of similar ability on a top-notch course. The initiation fee is being waived for the 2015 season so now is the time to join one of the best men’s golf clubs in the state. Go to www.WestWoodsMensClub.com for information or to download an application.

presents Southern Exposure at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 23. What do you get when you toss together five country boy wanna-be’s, bluegrass, banjos, and comedy? Southern Exposure will tickle your funny bones and your ear bones. Refreshments provided. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by visiting https://tikly.co/events/460. Visit www.bnaichaim.org or call 303697-2668.

PASSION FOR GLASS EXHIBIT FOOTHILLS ART Center, 809 15th St., Golden, presents “Passion for Glass: Art Glass from Colorado Collections” through Sunday, May 31. Exhibit features about 100 works by American, European, Australian and Japanese glass artists from seven Colorado private glass collections. Exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Go to http://foothillsartcenter.org/fac/portfolio/ main-gallery/ ART/FILM SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST EXHIBIT

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MICHAEL HORNBUCKLE Band brings its eclectic blues-rock sound to Golden Friday, May 22, at the Buffalo Rose, Golden. Call 303-953-9079 or go to www.facebook.com/ TheHawgBackSaloon?fref=ts. The Hornbuckle family is known as Denver’s First Family of Blues, because of the musical success achieved by Hornbuckle brothers Michael and Brian, as well as their father, late Denver blues musician Bobby Hornbuckle. Go to www.hornbucklemusic.com.

ELEMENTS: WHAT BINDS OUR WORLD TOGETHER to the stage to use their aerial acrobatics skills to portray a wide range of elements that bring this world and the people in it together. The youth performance company’s students range in age from 8-17, and their hard work and dedication to the aerial arts will be on display along with the professional company interns and the adult student company. Shows are at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www. iluminaraerial.com/events.

older from Cat Care Society, 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood, for a special fee of $25. The military appreciation/Memorial Day weekend special is available Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24. Military ID is required to qualify for the special rate; standard adoption screening process applies. Go to www.catcaresociety.org.

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 W.I.S.E. WAY TO SAY GOODBYE THE WALES Ireland Scotland England family history society presents the W.I.S.E. Way to Say Goodbye at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway, Denver. Learn about records and traditions surrounding death and burial in the British Isles. Program is presented by Sylvia Tracy-Doolos. For example, the burial records of ordinary citizens may be found in an index which covers the period 1538-2008 and contains over 18.5 million records, whereas the copious details of the state funeral and burial of Queen Victoria were well commemorated and copiously recorded. On Saturday, June 16, the group will take a field trip to Colorado Springs to tour the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, followed by the option of a tea at Glen Eyrie Castle. COLORADO FREEDOM MEMORIAL ANNIVERSARY HONOR COLORADO veterans and rediscover the thrill of live music by joining The Denver Brass, along with KEZW’s Rick Crandall, Sound of the Rockies men’s chorus, and the United States Air Force Honor Guard and Drill Team from Washington D.C., on Saturday, May 23, at the Colorado Freedom Memorial. Camp Distant Valor is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Military vehicles, equipment and personnel will be featured. A memorial anniversary ceremony will take place 11 a.m. to noon. At 7 p.m. is a concert fashioned after the National Memorial Day concert in Washington, D.C. Call 303-832-4676 or visit www.DenverBrass.org or www.CFMF.net. MILITARY ADOPTION SPECIAL ACTIVE AND retired military personnel and their families can adopt a cat age 1 year and

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 BONE BUILDERS AND BONE BREAKERS IT’S NEVER too late to build bone health (men, too). Unfortunately, simply drinking milk is not enough to keep bones healthy. Support lifelong bone health by knowing how to get all the nutrients your bones need. Program is 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at at Natural Grocers, Lakewood-Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers. com/mt. PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR CATS CAT CARE Society will teach cat owners how to assess potential pain in their felines, determine appropriate pain management techniques, and find resources for helping cats feel younger. The free monthly Physical Therapy for Cats seminar runs 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 30, at 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Seating is limited; RSVP at 303-239-9680 or FrontDesk@ CatCareSociety.org. Go to www. catcaresociety.org. EDUCATION SALES TAX LAW FUNDAMENTALS

COLORADO DEPARTMENT of Revenue offers Colorado sales tax law fundamentals 9 a.m. to noon Friday, May 29, in Lakewood. Registration is required. Details can be found at dortaxtraining.com; click on “Register for a Free Tax Class” and follow the registration prompts. Workshop is for Colorado businesses and tax preparers who consult with Colorado sales tax clients. Essential instruction is provided on Colorado’s multiple jurisdictions, hands-on tax rate verification, deliveries, important Taxation resources, Revenue Online services, state sales tax terminology, Colorado Sales Tax License compliance and specific taxation factors. The class is an introduction for individuals with no prior sales tax knowledge or a refresher course on the basics of Colorado sales tax law. Continuing Professional Education credits and training materials are available. EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Colorado Community Media reporters asked nearly 100 graduating high school seniors from around the metro area a question: “What one word defines the Class of 2015?” Their answers are reflected on this page in a word cloud — the larger the word, the more times a student used that descriptor for their class.

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THEY SAID IT: ENTHUSIASTIC. People get excited about things they’re involved with what goes on at the school.” — Anya Dushinski, Golden High School

FAMILY. I can’t explain how lucky i was to have had such an amazing high school experience; the class of 2015 stuck together through the ups and downs, we truly are a family. — Sophia Mendoza, Westminster High School

LIMITLESS. Every member of our class seems incredibly driven to pursue their wildest dreams and seizes every opportunity that presents itself. To the class of 2015, the world appears to be truly limitless – bound only by our willingness to learn and explore new frontiers. — Daniel Kwon, Bear Creek High School

EXCITED. Everybody’s always on another level. There’s something new to look forward to every day. — Michael Avila, Wheat Ridge High School

MULTIFACETED. The range of interests and passions held by students of the LHS Class of 2015 is truly remarkable! The varied talents and accomplishments of my classmates never fails to amaze me, and it has been a blessing to be surrounded by them for the past four years! — Kyla Foster, Lakewood High School

CARING. We are always there for each other, even though we might not always show it. — Maddie Oline, Golden High School

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Anya Dushinski School: Golden High School Favorite subject: Science, specifically physics and chemistry. “It’s fun to figure things out,” Dushinski said, “and test it.” Post-graduation plans: Attending the University of Denver, and probably majoring in a science. She would also like to study abroad, but has not decided where she would like to go. Three things: Dushinski did competitive equestrian vaulting, best described as gymnastics on horseback, for eight years. She now coaches the sport. She is passionate about the outdoors, and enjoys mountain biking, hiking and cross-country skiing. Dushinski is known for being a doglover. She has an 8-year-old bouvier, a breed of herding dogs, named Luci. Favorite high school memory: Dushinski will always remember the experiences she got from participating in the senior seminar — in which 26 Golden high school seniors traveled, on a school bus together on a series of trips. The trips included going to the Grand Canyon, Moab, Utah, Native American

Dushinski Indian reservations and spending a week in a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C. Each trip focused on a different subject matter: science, cultural studies, economics and physical education. One word to describe the class of 2015: Enthusiastic/connected. “People get excited about things. (They’re) involved with what goes on at the school.”

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Veronica Fernandez School: York International School Favorite subject: Criminal justice Post-graduation plans: To attend a Colorado university on the Boettcher Scholarship If you really knew me: On the outside I seem really tough, but I actually care deeply about people. I love my sister, who pushes gender norms. I’m a proud member of the Air Force Junior ROTC program. Your favorite high school memory: Leading three flights as the quadrant commander during the ROTC pass and review ceremony.

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Philip Katzman School: Golden High School Favorite subject: Science, because there is a variety of subject matter in the sciences — a lot of roads you can go down. Post-graduation plans: Attending Montana State University in the fall. It was one of my top choices for colleges. One reason being that it offers a good undeclared program. If you really knew me: I want people to always be themselves around me. I’m very athletic-based. I played soccer, basketball and baseball at the varsity level in high school, but can’t play at college because I suffered too many concussions playing soccer. I’m is part of a set of triplets. One brother, Jacob, will also be going to Montana State University, and Bryan will be attending the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Favorite high school memory: Katzman’s favorite memory from his four years at Golden High School stems from his sophomore year while on the boys’ varsity basketball team. One of Katzman’s teammates with Down syndrome scored his first basket when Katzman was on the court with him. The crowd went wild, he said, and not just the Golden High School Demons —

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The Katzman triplets, from left, Jacob, Bryan and Philip the opposing team was even cheering for him. “It was the coolest thing.” One word to describe the class of 2015: Resilient. “Our class has been shaken, bent and tested since the start of our GHS journey. From dealing with the little things, like changes in the school system, to the big things, like deaths of the ones we love the most, our class stuck together with heads held high. We created a bond that couldn’t be broken, and never will be. Through the thick and the thin, GHS Class of 2015 never gave up on each other. GHS Class of 2015 stood resilient.”

Sophia Mendoza School: Westminster High School Favorite subject: IB World Literature Post-graduation plans: Attending CU Boulder to be in the Arts and Sciences College If you really knew me: I’ve been dancing since I was four years old. I have a love for fashion and makeup. I’m a Starbucks addict! Your favorite high school memory: There are so many great memories I’ve had in high school, but some of my favorite memories are at all the sporting events. All of us came together and supported our school, it’s always a great time and just amazing to be a part of.

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School: Westminster High School Favorite subject: Math/theater/choir Post-graduate plans: Take the summer off then go to the computer coding school at Galvanize. If you really knew me: I love to sing. I love to camp and play billy ball at Lake McConaughy. I love jiu-jitsu, and am the 2014 Colorado state champion for jiu-jitsu. Your favorite high school memory: Playing Tom Collins in Center Stage Theater Company’s production of “Rent.”

School: Horizon High School Favorite subject: Mathematics — I am a numbers person Post-graduate plans: I am going to Front Range Community College while working at King Soopers. If you really knew me: I am very generous, I love music and I am very active. Favorite high school memory: This would be prom for sure, and everything that we did before and after!

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Bright Stars at Blue Star Recyclers Colorado-based company Blue Star Recyclers has taken on a dual mission: recycling e-waste in a responsible manner and creating jobs for young adults with special needs to help them gain independence. Blue Star began working with Jeffco Schools a year and a half ago, training and employing Jeffco Schools special needs students in the disassembly of electronic components that need to be recycled. Two of those employees-intraining are Jeffco grads Jesse Penton (Columbine ’12) and Daniel Staggers (Arvada West ’14). Jesse and Daniel are paying their dues on the line while hoping to join the team as full-time employees. Blue Star brought Jesse and Daniel in to help with a project made possible by another Coloradobased company, electronic case maker

OtterBox. Jesse and Daniel are helping prepare material for recycling from OtterBox cases that were overruns or defects. “The OtterBox program gives us an opportunity to bring guys in… at a base level as they progress on that line,” said Blue Star CEO Bill Morris. “It gives us potentially an opportunity to hire from within as opposed to just putting out a blanket call to the general public.” This type of project is the perfect fit for special needs students like Jesse and Daniel. “What we discovered about seven years ago was that people with autism and some other intellectual disabilities have an innate talent for the systematic and repetitive disassembly of electronic

components and the sort of repetitive work that goes into recycling which is separation, staging, sorting, cleaning different things. They’re very good at it, but more importantly, they really enjoy the work,” said Morris. Jesse and Daniel are enjoying the work, and Blue Star employees enjoy having them as part of the team. “I get a lot of gratitude for having the opportunity to work with these guys.... I really take a vested interest in helping them gain some independence in their life, as well as teaching them whatever job skills that they could potentially gain from us,” said Blue Star Production Manager Robbie Rappolo. Jeffco is hoping to develop a program similar to one operated by Cherry Creek Schools, where the

district’s e-waste is recycled by the district’s special needs students and grads who are trained on campus before coming to work at Blue Star once they are ready. The program has been successful for Blue Star. Since they began this program, they’ve had no turnover, no absenteeism, and no lost time due to accidents. Once Jeffco develops the program similar to Cherry Creek’s program, a lot more students like Jesse and Daniel will have the opportunity to join Blue Star’s team and learn job skills that will help them gain further independence in their lives. Morris will certainly be excited to take on more students and grads as he said, “they’re the best part.” Watch the JPS-TV story: http://bit. ly/1wWrVVo

Jeﬀco Rocketeers Are Ready for Zero G NASA has been constantly monitoring the health of its astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). A common problem they found was that carbon dioxide bubbles formed around the astronauts as they slept, which left them feeling disoriented and gave them headaches. To solve the problem, NASA reached out to high school students for help through the High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH). Students at Warren Tech took up the challenge. Warren Tech STEM Instructor Nate Olsen has helped lead a team of talented students this year in developing a C02 scrubber for the space station. “This is a real world problem, and we’re doing real world situations in [solving] it, prototyping it and testing it for human use,” said Olsen. There are two different designs Continued on page 6

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A Super Celebration for the Super Car The Wheat Ridge High School Super Car rolled into the school’s gym for an assembly to celebrate the Farmer’s first-ever win at the Shell Eco-Marathon earlier in April. The celebration was the culmination of months of hard work by the students in the STEM class at Wheat Ridge High School. “It was great for all of our students. They’ve worked so hard the last eight months…and it was great to have our partners with UCD here because they helped us out, as well. We have a great partnership, and it all came together with everybody,” WRHS STEM/Engineering instructor Chuck Sprague said of the celebration. Students began working on their hydrogen fuel car this past September, in partnership with the University of Colorado Denver, which included creating the design, making molds, and putting in electronics. Once the car was complete, they took it for test runs in the school’s parking lot, in preparation for the trip to Detroit to compete in the Eco-Marathon. Once in Detroit, the students faced some challenges, including finding a fuel cell to replace one that just wasn’t working right. They finally found a cell in the Czech Republic and had it shipped to Detroit just in time. The next challenge was passing inspection. It took some modifications, but the third time was the charm and the car was ready to hit the test track. All that hard work paid off, and

The WRHS Super Car drives past the American flag during a school assembly celebrating its performance at the Shell Eco-marathon. the team took first place in their category. This was a remarkable accomplishment, especially for a high school team. Cars are typically designed, built, and entered into the Shell Eco-Marathon by college seniors “We wanted to place, but as we went on and we worked more and more, we realized how hard it is to place. It’s just amazing,” said WRHS STEM student Jacqueline Pedlow on the team’s

victory. The victory has just barely sunk in, yet these enterprising students are already planning ahead for next year’s competition. “The students have already talked. We’re going to do two cars next year,” said Sprague. “We’re going to do a prototype and also an urban concept car. We’ve already started designs for that.”

With their first attempt a success and experience under their belt, it wouldn’t be surprising to see these students back in the winner’s circle again next year. “We’re thinking it’s going to be great!” said Pedlow. See the JPS-TV version of this story here: http://bit.ly/1GXhVvW

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Arvada West 9th Grader Solana Suarez poses with members of the Arvada Fire Protection District shortly after getting a fire truck ride to school.

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It’s not every day that you get to ride a fire truck to school, but that’s just what happened to Arvada West High School ninth-grader Solana Suarez. The Arvada Fire Protection District gave her the unusual lift as a way to recognize her calm, cool reaction to a recent in-home emergency. Solana’s mother is a diabetic and she was experiencing low blood sugar. Diabetics with blood sugar levels that are too high or too low can quickly face complications without rapid and appropriate treatment. “She was lying in bed, and I gave her Glucagon, which is a sugar shot, and then I called 911 just to make sure she was alright,” Solana explained. “It’s better to stay calm than to freak out.” Some Arvada West students did double takes as the diminutive Solana stepped from the fire truck onto the sidewalk in front of the school before she hurried off to math class. “It was cool,” Solana said. “I’ve never been inside a fire truck before.” Besides the early morning ride, the Arvada Fire Protection District awarded Solana their Citizen Hero award “for bravely activating the 911 system and giving aid in the time of need.”

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The Surprise of a Lifetime at Belmar Elementary School Belmar Elementary School’s library hasn’t changed much over the years. In fact, in the 12 years that sixth grade teacher Chris VanderBloeman-Garcia has been at Belmar, she couldn’t recall a time that the library had been remodeled. That changed when Librarian Kyle Walker approached Principal Meredith Leighty about giving the library a facelift. Leighty had a better idea. She decided to make the library remodel a service project and surprise Walker. Walker is the librarian for two elementary schools, and Leighty arranged for him to be at his other school for a week in order to allow enough time to complete the remodeling. Everyone at the school was really excited. Teachers, staff, and parents donated time after school to help clean, organize, and paint. One

parent, who owns a painting company called Ventura Maximilliano, offered his company’s services, as well. “I’ve been here really late, but I don’t mind, and we’ll probably be here through the weekend putting everything back together, because we want it to be perfect on Monday,” said Leighty before the big reveal. The next Monday, Walker returned to Belmar Elementary. When he walked into the library and saw all the hard work that teachers, staff and parents had done, he just stood in shock. Everyone’s hard work paid off as the library looked amazing. The surprise also worked. Walker had absolutely no idea the remodel was happening, but he was excited and thankful. “The atmosphere here in the library is so crucial, and to come in and see kind of a shabby place…that’s a shabby

atmosphere. So, creating this kind of an atmosphere…this is a magical atmosphere now,” said Walker. “This is what the library should be…it’s what

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Three Jeﬀco High Schools Perform in Italy

The Ralston Valley High School choir spent their last afternoon before spring break began in the vocal music room, getting in a last bit of practice before a very special performance.

The Ralston Valley choir traveled to Italy over spring break, along with Bear Creek High School and Arvada West High School, where they each had the opportunity to perform several times,

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including at St. Peter’s Basilica. “That’s a really cool opportunity for kids and it’s going to be fun to see them in that light,” said Ralston Valley Choir Director Jeff Talley. Performing at the Vatican is pretty impressive, but even more so considering the choir performed acapella, because there was no piano or other instrumentation during the service. The Vatican trip was part of a package Talley booked through a tour company, which was not only a special experience for the students, but for Talley, as well. “I get to conduct a choir at the Vatican, and not many people get to say that,” Talley said. Students and their families paid for the trip themselves, which was a bit expensive, but it was an amazing whirlwind tour of Italy. Talley didn’t know if the Pope would be in attendance for the performance, but either way he knew it would be incredible. “If he is, how cool would that be? And if he isn’t, how cool is it that you

get to sing at the center of a worldwide church in such a beautiful place,” Talley said. The Bear Creek High School Choir Program performed at High Mass on March 21st in St. Peter’s Basilica and other locations around the country. They also did several impromptu performances in restaurants, other churches, and even on the plane ride. “The entire whirlwind trip is something we will never forget. It was such an incredible experience for all of the singers and family members that were able to go,” said Bear Creek Choir Director Nathan Payant. Approximately 87 Arvada West High School students made the trip to Italy, as well. Members of the Instrumental Music Group and Choir, directed by Craig Melhourn and Chris Maunu, performed around the country. Their final concert was held at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Arvada West also performed a combined concert with Bear Creek in Cerreto Guidi, a 16th century Medici villa. Watch the JPS-TV story here: http:// bit.ly/1G59iSl

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Interview with Standley Lake HS student and Boettcher scholar Sarina Phu Where will you attend college?

Every year, approximately 1,600 Colorado students apply for the Boettcher Foundation’s prestigious scholarships. However, after a rigorous application process, only 40 exceptionallyqualified high school graduates receive a full ride to any university in Colorado. Meet Sarina Phu, the Standley Lake senior and academic phenom that earned one of the Boettcher Foundation’s 2015 scholarships.

I have committed to DU (University of Denver).

What do you want to major in? I was initially undecided, but I’m thinking about International Studies and pre-med coursework.

So you want to double-major? Yes, International Studies and something like biology, chemistry, or bio-chemistry.

What is your cumulative GPA? Last semester it was a 4.8, but it’ll probably be a 4.7 after this semester.

What do you want to do with those degrees?

What are your favorite classes? Which ones have been the most rewarding?

The dream would be to work with Doctors Without Borders, the Red Cross, or the United Nations. I want to be able to travel, but also help people in Colorado and around the world.

That’s hard; I really enjoy all of my classes! I guess History and English. I enjoy history because it is still applicable to today. I’m in Mr. (Jeremiah) Corragio’s 20th Century World History class right now, and we’ve been covering wars like World War I, World War II, and Vietnam. Mr. Coraggio is really knowledgeable, and he shows you how we’re still using the diplomatic tactics we used in those wars. I really like English, too. I’ve always loved reading, even since I was a kid. As a reader, I like to see if I can empathize with the characters in the books. Right now, I’m in Mr. (Dave) Cohara’s class. He’s a good teacher because he helps you reach conclusions without giving you the answers.

What do you do to take a break from studying? I was on the swim team; that was a lot of fun. Right now, I’m teaching myself to play guitar. I’ve been practicing for about a year. I also like hiking and hanging out with my friends.

Can you tell me about your family? I have two younger sisters. My parents are immigrants. My mom is Vietnamese, and my dad is Chinese, but he’s from Cambodia. I was born here though.

What have you learned from your parents?

What was your favorite book this semester?

My parents are really hard-working people. They taught me that opportunity is everywhere, and you just have to work hard and earn everything. I learned that being successful at school was a priority, but my parents are also very supportive and want me to find a balance between work and having fun.

“The Sun Also Rises” by Ernest Hemingway.

Why did you apply for the Boettcher? I didn’t even know about it until my councilor told me! It came up while I was applying to colleges, so I thought why not?

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Meet Your New P.E. Teacher Arvada K-8 P.E. Teacher Alicia Knickerbocker got a little break from teaching when Superintendent Dan McMinimee filled in for her. McMinimee’s temporary sub job was part of a special reward from the American Heart Association. “Today, Mr. McMinimee is coming to sub for me because I got his incentive reward for having the highest increase in money raised for Jump Rope for Heart from last year to this year,” explained Knickerbocker. Jump Rope for Heart is a program sponsored by the American Heart Association to promote physical education, to teach children about heart disease, and to fundraise for cardiovascular disease research, stroke research, and health education. To encourage participation among Jeffco Public Schools, McMinimee offered to recognize and reward three schools for outstanding achievement in these American Heart Association programs, and substitute teach P.E. classes at each school.

Arvada K-8 increased donations by 426 percent. Superintendent McMinimee also rewarded the school with a $1,000 addition to the P.E. budget, to help keep students healthy all year long. McMinimee, a former P.E. teacher, got students moving with fun games that incorporated exercise. Both the students and the Superintendent enjoyed this special day. “Kids are just so fun to be around, and I mean just the excitement and the wiggles they got. It’s just a great time,” said McMinimee. While everyone was having fun, they were also learning about the importance of being active and staying healthy. “The biggest thing is to make sure that kids are understanding how to take care of their own heart”, said Janeen McDonald from the American Heart Association. “Learning how to stay healthy by jumping rope and doing other things, and then also understanding how to help others

Jeffco Schools Superintendent Dan McMinimee leads a group of energetic students through their paces while subbing as a P.E. teacher at Arvada K-8. that may have sick hearts.” McMinimee also taught a class at Parmalee Elementary, which had the highest number of students participate in Jump Rope for Heart,

and at Mitchell Elementary, which raised the most in total donations for the program this year. Watch the JPS-TV version of this story here http://bit.ly/1ED39aN

Cannons at O’Connell O’Connell Middle School students react as two Civil War era cannons are fired during a living history lesson.

O’Connell Middle School students had the opportunity to see history come alive when Civil War reenactors, Justin Rousselot and Norman Hughes, visited O’Connell to share their Civil War knowledge. “This is just a method of teaching by actually seeing or experiencing what’s going on,” said Hughes.

The lesson began inside the school, where Hughes and Rousselot also shared Civil War artifacts with the students. The class, then, moved outside, where the real fun began. Hughes and Rousselot brought two Civil War-era field cannons to O’Connell. Students helped clean, load, and fire the cannons, which

were actual cannons manufactured in 1861 and used during the Civil War. Not only was it a unique opportunity for students to see how these cannons operated, but it also helped them learn what the artillerymen had to go through during the war. “When I was in middle school, we didn’t have people come out, so it’s

really nice to be able to teach these kids that this is what it was like. This was history,” said Rousselot. The students really enjoyed the experience, especially making the connection to what they were learning in class. “I was excited because this ties in with our unit, and it allows us to have first-hand experience of what happened in the Civil War,” said eighth-grader Lorenzo Reyes. O’Connell History Teacher Pamela Greene learned a few new things from the experience, as well. “I’ve learned a lot as a history teacher. I thought I’ve always known a lot about the Civil War, but they’ve actually profiled Civil War soldiers to make their characters authentic…I’m learning a little bit more about the life of a true soldier,” Greene said. It was certainly a great experience that students and teachers won’t soon forget. Watch the JPS-TV story here: http:// bit.ly/1O4nDzA

we knew how to deal with all the different situations that can occur in a microgravity environment… [For example,] the cilia in your ears get disoriented, so you don’t know which way is up and which way is down,” said Morgan Hays, and Evergreen High School/Warren Tech senior. As these students prepared for their Zero G flight, a second set of Warren Tech whiz kids who work out of Lakewood High School have been working on another project for NASA. These students have successfully tested and built a hydroponics plant growth chamber, which was launched

on the SpaceX Rocket, headed to the ISS to undergo 120 days of testing. These students have a second experiment, a vortex pump that will improve the cooling system on the ISS. “The design on there now is just a conventional centrifugal pump, where it has a blade spinning inside of a little container that pushes the water around. Ours is a little different. It’s a combination between the centrifugal pump, and, then, a piston pump that you’d find on hydraulics,” explained Austin Casey, a Lakewood High School STEM student.

The experiments both groups of students are working on provide the chance to get real-life, hands-on experience working with NASA. It’s also preparing them for a potential future career in the aerospace industry. Colorado ranks second in the nation with more than 400 aerospace companies, meaning a world of opportunity awaits these talented students. Watch the JPS-TV stories here: h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=lzsuvvJN9bY and here: h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=HAt3Kfbh5n8

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created by two Warren Tech classes, but both have down-to-Earth applications, including improving indoor air quality in homes and offices by filtering out C02. Both designs have been tested on what’s called the “Vomit Comet”, a specially outfitted NASA Zero Gravity aircraft, to see how the designs operate in weightlessness. You have to be able to stomach roller coasters for this ride, and these Warren Tech students say they’re good to go. “We had a huge safety briefing we had to go over, to make sure

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Mitchell Elementary Students Go Around the World in One Night

Families set up booths to share their culture with the rest of the Mitchell Elementary community at the Multi-Cultural Night and Heritage Festival.

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Students, parents, and teachers had the opportunity to travel around the world at Mitchell Elementary School’s annual Multi-Cultural Night and Heritage Festival. Mitchell families from 13 different countries set up tables, dressed in their countries’ traditional clothing, and shared a little bit about their culture with the rest of the Mitchell community. Each “traveler” was given a passport to stamp from each country they visited on their whirlwind trip around the world. Countries they visited included Thailand, China, Brazil, France, and more. At each stop, travelers also had a chance to taste the cuisine, which was a favorite for many students. One of Denver’s favorite food trucks, Quiero Arepas, was also on hand to share its delicious food. Mitchell is an ideal place to host this evening of world travel since its students hail from at least 13 different countries, and speak about 20 different languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Chinese. International families from nearby Colorado School of Mines also shared their culture with the Mitchell community. “It’s very important for us to learn about new cultures and different places. It’s our similarities that bring us together, but it’s our differences that help us grow,” said Mitchell ESL Teacher Jane Hampleman. It may have been a short trip, but it went a long way in sharing the diverse cultures represented in Jeffco Schools. Watch the JPS-TV story here: h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=OsFr0t449J4

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Not Your Average Bus Stop Most times outside Jeffco schools, you’ll see school bus yellow at the start and end of each class day. That was not the case at Bell Middle School last week, where C-SPAN red was the only thing in sight. More than a bus, this mobile television studio came to Bell as part of some special recognition for Colorado’s only winners of C-SPAN’s StudentCam competition. It’s a video documentary contest that encourages kids to think critically about issues in their community and nation. This year, students in grades sixth through twelfth created short video documentaries based on the theme “The Three Branches and You.” “It’s a huge honor. Six thousand kids were in this competition and they were one of a hundred that were selected, so we couldn’t be happier,” said Brian VanVoorhees, an eighth grade history/STEM teacher at Bell Middle School who worked with the students on their documentaries. Students Alexa VanSchaardenburg, Ethan Cranston, Olivia Bohl, Angelee Davis, and Jacob Fettig created the winning videos from Bell. Alexa and Ethan won 3rd place for their video called “Marijuana in Colorado – The Road to Ruin or Reward,” which explored the impact of legalization of marijuana in the state. Olivia, Angelee, and Jacob won honorable mention for their entry that asked the question, “Should Space Exploration and Travel be Publicly Funded?”

Bell Middle School student documentary filmmakers pose in front of C-SPAN’s mobile tv studio following a ceremony honoring their work. They competed against 2,280 documentary entries. Almost 5,000 students representing 45 states, as well as Washington D.C., and Taiwan took part in the competition. The winning students were excited about C-SPAN’s visit to Bell. “I’m really honored that they came out with the C-SPAN bus and did this whole ceremony,” said Ethan

Cranston, an eighth-grader at Bell. It was more than just congratulations, however. The bus was opened up for tours, too, and the students soon learned the mobile television studio doubles as a C-SPAN learning center. The bus is equipped with touchscreen computers, where students could watch videos and answer trivia questions. The documentaries, which earned

the students cash prizes, were done through Bell’s STEM program. “They represent STEM so well in this kind of authentic assessment where they can be creative and show critical thinking,” said VanVoorhees. The next C-SPAN StudentCam competition gets underway in September. Watch the JPS-TV version of this story here: http://bit.ly/1GGeRnV

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Lakewood boys third in state By Scott Stocker One out of two is not bad when you think about it. But then, Patrick Byerly of Mountain Range would have been a lot happier had he gone two-for-two. Byerly came up the winner in the shot put in last week’s Class 5A state championship meet held at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood. A heave of 54 feet, 6 inches enabled him to win the shot over Lakewood’s Mateaki Moala, who went 53 feet, 6 1/4 inches. However, he had to settle for second in the discus behind Rampart’s Adrian Brukner, with Brukner throwing 164-10, Byerly, 163-8. “I just wanted to go out and do what I needed to get done,” Byerly said. “Second’s not bad, especially in this case I was seeded fourth. Of course I wanted first in both, but I’m certainly pleased with my championship in the shot.” Fountain-Fort Carson came through in super fashion to win the 5A team championship. The Trojans scored 94 points to roll past runner-up Cherry Creek, 44.5, and third-place Lakewood, 39. Pomona, Castle View and Smoky Hill rounded out the top six as each scored 35 points. Collin Root of Ralston Valley came through with a fourth place finish in the Discus with a throw of 154-6. Monarch’s Isaac Green picked up the first of two individual championships for the Coyotes as he came through to win the 1,600-meters. His winning effort of 4:19.56 was good enough to nip Lakewood’s Noah Riley, who ran 4:21.67. Monarch would also finish with 31 points. “It was a good race and really tight to the end with a lot of good competition,” Green said. “I just wanted to be calm at the end, but come in hard. It’s certainly something that I’m going to remember for years to

Ralston Valley’s Andrew Wingard pushes toward the finish line during the Class 5A finals of the 110-meter hurdles at the Colorado Track and Field Championships held at Jefferson County Stadium. Wingard ran a 14.51 and finished second in the event. Photo by Tom Munds

come.” Riley was confident as well, but knew he had strong competition against Green. “I thought that if anyone was going to beat me, it would be Isaac,” Riley said. “The key was too responded when we needed and just kick hard at the end. There were a few sections that did seem pretty slow, but a high finish at state is certainly nice.” Danny Williams of Pomona felt he had

a pretty good efforts in the triple jump. But of course championships would have been better. Williams placed third with a effort of 44-10 3/4. “I was trying to be focused as I could and I reached my personal goal,” said Williams, who fell shortly behind Rayvon Solomon of Regis, who went 45-0. “Unfortunately, I didn’t get it. Sadly, I wish I could have done better.”

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Dustin Ethridge of D’Evelyn came through with a sixth-place finish in the pole vault, one of the better finishes for an individual from the area. He went 13-4, but not close to Kyle Rex of Palmer Ridge, who won with a vault of 15-feet. “I just wanted to stay focused,” said Ethridge. “The 13-4 was not my PR, but I’m happy with what finally turned out today.”

Jeffco hosts girls state track Faith Christian’s Yocum repeats as hurdles champ By Scott Stocker Of course records are made to be broken. It just takes a little bit longer for some to fall. That ended up being the case last week in the Class 5A state girls track meet at Jefferson County Stadium. It was here that Cherry Creek’s Jordan Coulter ran 4:46.22 to break the old record in the 1,600 previously held by Boulder’s Melody Fairchild of 4:49.86. And it took a bit of time to recover and walk to the medal presentation. “I felt comfortable and I knew it would be tough,” said Coulter. “Melody has trained me in the winter and she has been so positive while she has mentored me. She is not here today, but she told me to run tough. It felt good and I just wanted to go strong.” As a team, though, Cherry Creek was not tough enough to come through for a championship. As expected, it definitely was a good battle between Cherokee Trail and Fort Collins on the Jefferson County track in Lakewood.

Cherokee Trail came through with the team title scoring 99.5 points to 86 for Fort Collins. Rampart was far back in third with 47 points while Pine Creek, 46, and Monarch, 44, rounded out the top five. Cherry Creek finished in sixth with 38. Ralston Valley junior London Evans also was excited. “I’m just excited to be in a race with so much talent. I’m just glad I could make it this far. I’m a junior and certainly look for good things next season.”

Niwot wins 4A title

Niwot was able to make use of an upand-down route as the girls raced to the Class 4A championship over the Jefferson County Stadium courses. One of the best of the routes came in the hurdles in which the Cougars dominated. As team, there was no up-and-down needed as Niwot won its third-straight title in a row. The Cougars came through to score 85 points to outrun runner-up Mountain View with 59.5 while Air Academy placed third with 54. Thompson Valley scored 50 with Classical Academy, Widefield and Valor Christian following with 41 each. Green Mountain’s Bailey Sharon was

fourth in the 300-meter (:45.66) and seventh in the 100-meter hurdles. “I was hoping for a higher finish than fourth in the 300s, but I was beaten by some fine competitors,” said Sharon, who ran :15.93 in the 100 hurdles. “I just wanted to stay focused and close down the space between us. There certainly was some fine competition out there today.” Niwot also won the 800-meter relay setting a 4A state record in the process with a time of 1:41.13. The Cougars also won the silver medal in the 1,600 relay, running 3:54.95. Vista Peak’s Maya Evans won the Long Jump in 4A, but Wheat Ridge had to feel pretty good as Nikki Strickler was able to pull through with a seventh-place finish. “I’m really excited to do as well as I did,” said Strickler. “I’ve only been out for track for a month. I won my first meet of the season and now to be here at state is great.” Nina Thomas of Wheat Ridge gave it a good effort in the Shot, but was unable to come away with a win, placing fourth. “I’m glad I had the opportunity to place as a senior,” said Thomas. “I just had to get into my mental game. I’m glad for the 39 feet, but 40-1 is my PR.”

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baseball championships at 4-4 before the Rams scored the winning run in the bottom of the fourth to advance with a win on May 15. Will Featherston drove in two runs and scored once and Reid Effrein drove in two runs in the win. Wheat Ridge 3, Lewis-Palmer 2 - The Farmers defeated Lewis-Palmer in the opening round of the Class 4A state baseball championships on May 16. Wheat Ridge 7, Pueblo East 0 - Wheat

There’s hardly anything better in a state championship event than being able to win a repeat title. Or, for that matter, to finally win one. Individually, that was the case for Faith Christian’s Sarah Yocum as she was able to win her second title in the 300-meter hurdles in 3A. Yocum won the 300 hurdles with a time of 44.69 seconds to nip Taylor Finn of Manitou Springs, who ran 45.68. However, she had settled earlier with a second place finish in the 100 hurdles behind Finn. This time she was clocked in 15.15 seconds to Finn’s winning 15.04. “The key was just to run hard and dig in between each of the hurdles,” said Yocum. “I just give the glory to God. This is such a fine accomplishment.” It also was a fine accomplishment for Yocum’s teammate, freshman Payton Walter, who finished seventh. “I came in ranked 18th,” said Walter. “I was able to PR by two seconds and to place is such a fine reward for a hard effort this season. I’ve got three more years and I just want to be a top contender and help my team.”

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Ponderosa 3, Standley Lake 2 - The Gators’ impressive postseason run came to an end at the hands of Ponderosa in the quarterfinals of the Class 4A girls soccer Tournament on May 14. Standley Lake 2, The Classical Academy 0 - Standley Lake secured a spot in the Class 4A girls soccer quarterfinals following a win over 2-seed TCA in the second round on May 11. The 18-seed Gators scored two first-half goals as Taylor McRae found the back of the net and set up Emma Smith for the other goal. Caylie Hartman

kept the clean sheet in goal by making four saves. Cheyenne Mountain 2, Green Mountain 0 - For the second consecutive season, Green Mountain saw its season come to a close with a shutout loss at the hands of Cheyenne Mountain, this loss coming in the second round of the Class 4A girls soccer state tournament on May 11. Green Mountain allowed a single goal in each half and was held off of the score sheet despite forcing the Indians’ keeper into seven saves.

Green Mountain 8, Wheat Ridge 7 - The Rams overcame allowing six unearned runs in a late rally from Wheat Ridge to knock off the Farmers and pick up a win in the state baseball championships on May 16. Trace Mulberry allowed seven runs, one earned, in seven innings on the mound as Luke Kuberski and Harrison Trafas drove in two runs each to lift the Rams. Green Mountain 5, Erie 4 - Green Mountain allowed Erie to score four times in the top of the fourth inning to notch the matchup in the first round of Class 4A

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Ralston Valley’s number one doubles team Haley Weidemann and Adrien Horowitz embrace, after winning the state title, and becoming Colorado’s number one doubles team. Photo by Hank Fisher

Ralston Valley’s very best Weidemann and Horowitz win tennis title By Scott Stocker Maybe being just a bit unknown in any particular sport can help carry athletes a long ways. That might have been the case for the Ralston Valley girls No. 1 doubles tennis tandem of Haley Weidemann and Adrien Horowitz. Weidemann and Horowitz probably surprised the field as they came away with the Class 5A championship May 13 in tournament action on the Gates Tennis Courts in Denver. And perhaps the rain delay helped them gain some victories. Weidemann and Horowitz were able to defeat Sam Penhale and Bailey Koronich of Fossil Ridge, 6-3, 6-3, in their championship encounter. And they certainly surprised the Cherry Creek duo of Maddie Roberts and Micha Handler, beating the Bruins, 6-4, 6-1, in the semifinals. The state tournament had been scheduled to be played May 7-9, but rain over the weekend caused it to be suspended until the following Monday. As expected, though, Cherry Creek did come through for the team championship as the Bruins scored 87 points. The Bruins were followed by Fairview (67), Fossil Ridge (39), Mountain Vista (25) and Ralston Valley (25). It’s interesting to note that players from Cherry Creek and Fairview faced each other in all three singles finals and in the No. 2 and No. 3 doubles championship matches. Weidemann and Horowitz opened tournament action against Chatfield’s Gabbie Jones and Jenna Alvarez, winning 6-1, 6-2. They followed by beating the Highlands Ranch tandem of Lauren Austin and Emma Noverr, 6-1, 6-0. “It just can’t be any better than this,” said Weidemann after their championship victory. “I don’t think anyone really knew about us. Beating Cherry Creek and Fossil Ridge just couldn’t be any better. They are strong players and they brought out our best. Our key was to just stay focused and stay on the ball. “Adrien and I have played together as a doubles team all four years of our high school competition,” Weidemann said. “We had the digs and the chips today that came through for us. It’s just such a nice way to close out the year.” Horowitz was indeed honored, as well, with the championship. “We just went fourth and did our best,” Horowitz said. “We have an excellent coach in Kim Greason and we are so proud of her. We wouldn’t want anyone else to coach us. It was anyone’s match out there, but we were able to read the shots on the court. We had the patience to get our job done.” Ralston Valley had an opportunity to win a second title in the competition at No. 4 doubles. But in this case, the duo of Riley Knipp and Priya Keller couldn’t get past Cherry Creek, losing, 6-3, 6-3. Knipp and Keller opened their tournament action by upsetting Fairview’s Caralynn Jamison and Lily Siegert, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. They followed by beating Legacy’s Hannah Stevens and Courtney Smith, 6-0, 6-3, and Rock Canyon’s Kendall Smith and Alexa Weist, 6-3, 6-7 (0), 6-4. “We were on the junior varsity last season,” Knipp said. “We had one league loss and we pulled together and learned to work hard in tough situations and to cover each other. I’m so proud of what we have been able to accomplish. Coach pushed us hard to have the abilities to reach our goal.” Keller was quick to add the duo was so excited to have reached the state tournament. “It was a lot of fun and we just wanted to play at our higher level,” Keller said. I’ve very excited with what we’ve been able to do here. The key was to put as much pressure on myself and then to help put the pressure on our opponents. It worked and we came through.” “We knew that they could do it,” Coach Greason said. “Haley and Adrien are the first girls to win a state championship for us. They are seniors and they got the job done. They just went out and put out all they could. “And, I’m certainly pleased with the effort by Riley and Priya. Overall, just a fine group of girls this year and such a pleasure to coach,” Greason added.

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Ridge’s Diego Garcia pitched the Farmers to a State Tournament appearance following a District 7 Championship with a complete-game shutout of Pueblo East on May 12. Garcia allowed seven hits while striking out five. Willie Harris and Sylas Anderson each drove in two runs and Nate Sanchez, Travis Cowan, and Colton Dombrowski each scored twice for Wheat Ridge. Wheat Ridge 6, Kennedy 2 - Damian Padille held Kennedy to two unearned runs on three hits while striking out seven to lead Wheat Ridge to a win in the opening game of the Class 4A District 7 on May 12.

While Padilla handled the game from the mound, Willie Harris caused problems on the bases as he finished 3-for-3 with a triple, two stolen bases, and a run scored. Nate Sanchez drove in two runs and came around to score once for the Farmers. Ponderosa 4, D’Evelyn 3 (9 innings) - A 3-0 D’Evelyn lead after four innings was not enough as Ponderosa scored three times in the fifth inning and won on a ninth-inning walk-off to hand D’Evelyn a loss in the first game of the double-elimination Class 4A State Baseball Championships on May 15. D’Evelyn 4, Air Academy 0 - Grant Witherspoon tossed a three-hit shutout to send D’Evelyn to the State Tournament with a win over Air Academy to claim the District 4 Championship on May 12. Mitch Menard

hit a solo home run and Cameron Brown finished 2-for-3 at the plate with a double, triple, RBI, and run scored. D’Evelyn 7, Mountain View 2 - D’Evelyn opened play in District 4 with a three-run first inning to take control of its game with Mountain View early and march to a win on May 12. Cameron Brown held Mountain View at bay for 6.1 innings allowing two runs on six hits with nine strikeouts. Dylan Nelson hit a two-run home run and Willie Gordon drove in two runs. Matt Helmreich went 2-for-4 at the plate with a double, triple, and two RBIs. Horizon 7, Ralston Valley 6 (8 innings) Ralston Valley battled back from 6-1 deficit with four runs in the sixth and the tying run in the seventh, but fell in eight innings to Horizon on May 13. Don Sherman fin-

ished 2-for-4 at the plate with a home run and three RBIs and Gavin Schack added a solo home run in the loss for the Mustangs. Mullen 9, Lakewood 1 - Lakewood was outscored 7-1 over the sixth and seventh innings in a season-ending loss to Mullen in the first round of District play on May 12. George Hurlbert drove in Braden Smith for the lone run for the Tigers. Danny Collins took the loss on the mound despite allowing just two runs, one earned, on five hits in five innings. La Junta 8, Faith Christian 5 - The Eagles’ season ended following a loss to 24seed La Junta in the opening game in Class 3A’s District 2 on May 11. Faith Christian ends the season with a record of 11-9. — Compiled by Chase Ellis, cellis@coloradocom

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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., June 9, 2015 to Asphalt Specialties Company for work related to Project No. 14-WA-04 – 2014 Utility Trench Asphalt Replacement and performed under that contract dated April 21, 2014 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Asphalt Specialties Company and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this May 7, 2015 CITY OF ARVADA /s/Kristen R. Rush, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 42769 First Publication: May 21, 2015 Last Publication: May 28, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 1st day of June, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. CB15-019: An Ordinance Authorizing the First Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Arvada and the Regional Transportation District Concerning the Redesigned Olde Town Station Transit Facilities CB15-020: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, Moore Brothers Farm, 12605 W. 72nd Avenue CB15-021: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Moore Brothers Farm, from Jefferson County A-2 (Agriculture) to City of Arvada C-1 (Conservation), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 12605 W. 72nd Avenue Legal Notice No.: 42770 First Publication: May 21, 2015 Last Publication: May 21, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

Government Legals Public Notice The following ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 18th day of May, 2015: Ordinance 4502: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14, Animals, of the Arvada City Code by Amending Various Provisions Thereof Relating to the Keeping of Miniature Goats and Other Animals, and Amending Section 5.3.3.J of the Land Development Code Relating to the Keeping of Animals Legal Notice No.: 42771 First Publication: May 21, 2015 Last Publication: May 21, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following variance from the Land Development Code (LDC) has been requested: VAR2015-0009, Ken France, 14847 W. 69th Dr., requests a variance to relocate an existing 6’ solid fence (including decorative windows) to the front (west) property line, that is currently located 2’9” from the front (west) property line when Section 6.5.8 of the LDC requires 6’ fences or divisional walls to be at least 10’ from a second front property line adjacent to a public right-of-way. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on June 9, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and where you may

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following variance from the Land Development Code (LDC) has been requested: VAR2015-0009, Ken France, 14847 W. 69th Dr., requests a variance to relocate an existing 6’ solid fence (including decorative windows) to the front (west) property line, that is currently located 2’9” from the front (west) property line when Section 6.5.8 of the LDC requires 6’ fences or divisional walls to be at least 10’ from a second front property line adjacent to a public right-of-way. Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of Adjustment on June 9, 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

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Legal Notice No.: 42772 First Publication: May 21, 2015 Last Publication: May 21, 2015 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada OLDE TOWN ARVADA TRANSIT PLAZA, PROJECT NO. 15-GL-01 will be received at the office of the City Engineer, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, until 10:00 AM (MST), Tuesday June 9, 2015, and then publicly opened and read aloud in Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, in the Anne Campbell Room. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM (MST), Wednesday May 27, 2015 in Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002, in the Public Works Conference Room. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Technical Specifications and

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