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Jefferson County School District and teachers union nd common ground after 2 months

By Crystal Anderson [email protected]

A proposed contract between the Jef-ferson County Education Association and the school district will implement a new salary schedule that gives teachers raises based on their degree, years of experience and effectiveness rating.

This puts us on the right track to build stability and halt the exodus in Jeffco, said John Ford, president of the asso-ciation, referring to the large amount of teachers leaving the district. Its a start.

After two months of negotiations, the union and the district agreed to a fi ve-year contract the longest contract theyve ever had that would put teach-ers back on a salary schedule instead of strictly using the pay-for-performance model implemented in 2014. Evaluation ratings still play a role in an educators salary.

Former board members Ken Witt, Julie Williams and John Newkirk implemented the pay-for-performance plan. Commu-nity members successfully recalled the three in last November.

I think the length of the agreement is a testament to the strength of the contract, said Superintendent Dan McMinimee in a news release. Both parties feel stability is important and this negotiation has gone well. My staff worked hard, the board gave as much compensation as possible, and JCEA was understanding of district limits.

If ratifi ed by the union, the agreement will come before the board for approval June 2. Union members have until May 27 to vote.

District ,teachersagree tonew deal

MEET THE CLASS OF 2016

Deal continues on Page 5

New farmers market managers bring 26 years of experience

By Christy Steadman [email protected]

Chris and Michele Burke, cofounders

of Colorado Fresh Markets, always heard wonderful things about the Golden Farmers Market, they said.

So in January, when the Golden Chamber of Commerce asked them to help manage the market because the previous managers retired, they happily accepted.

Their goal, Michele Burke said, is to retain the original fl avor and com-munity aspect while bringing some new ideas to the market. In fact, she added, every community they operate in shapes its market.

Passion for agriculture Marketgoers shop for fresh produce in the fall last year at the Cherry Creek Fresh Market. Chris and Michele Burke, cofounders of Colorado Fresh Markets, are bringing their passion of agriculture to run the Golden Farmers Market for the Golden Chamber of Commerce this year because the former managers retired after last years season. Photo courtesy of Colorado Fresh Markets

Market continues on Page 5

Community mainstay dies at 91

By Clarke Reader [email protected]

Raymond Valente Sr., or Ray or Senior as he was known to his friends, died at the age of 91 at Mountain Vista Senior Living Center on May 6.

Survivors include his wife, Elaine, sons Ray Jr. and Mark, daughter-in-laws, Linda Valente and Paula Valente, grand-daughters, Jaida Paolini and Gia Valente, grandson-in-law, Alessandro Paolini and great granddaughter, Marcella.

Ray was a community mainstay, owning and operating Valentes Italian Restaurant, at 38th Avenue and Reed

Street in Wheat Ridge for 44 years, and Marcs Restaurant, also on West 38th for 18 years.

Its so hard to pick a favorite memory with my dad, Mark said. Ill always re-member playing golf with him, and the holiday and family dinners. Those were

Longtime restaurateur Ray Valente remembered

Valente continues on Page 7

May 19, 20162 The Transcript2

Yoga coach for teens

A people communityMy husband Mike and I lived in Michi-

gan all our lives. We came here because the mountains and sunshine offer a better, healthier lifestyle.

We moved here in June 2011. I love how people like each other here. Its a people community.

We have four kids three daughters who are 25, 15 and 13; and my son is 21.

Miss Fit GirlsI run a yoga-based program for girls

ages 12-17 called Miss Fit Girls. I started it in 2012 to help my daughter with the struggles of becoming a teenager in a very fast-paced world. When I saw my daughter struggling, I took a deep breath, and thats when I realized what I could do to help her.

Miss Fit Girls started as an after-school program, and has grown to studios and rec centers. I run the program in Golden, Evergreen and Denver. It started with one girl, and now were at probably close

to 1,000 girls who have been on the mat through the program. Because of its growth, we will be training new people to fi ll the need to help the girls in our com-munity.

I was 28 when I started doing yoga. When I realized what yoga had given back to me, I wanted to give it to others. I had been teaching for 12 years when I started Miss Fit Girls, fi ve years ago.

The villageWith the fast-paced world that our kids

are growing up in, they need space and guidance to reset their systems. We work on accepting, connecting, celebrating, encouraging and strengthening ourselves and others, on and off the mat. We do this through traditional yoga forms, cardio strengthening and relaxation techniques that focus on physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual/community connec-tions.

Parenting a teen is hard, and it does take a village. Miss Fit Girls offers that village.

At the beginning of each class, we talk. Its kind of vintage because theyre not on their phones they get that face-to-face feeling.

I always ask them their names and their stress level from 1 to 10. Then, at the end of class, I ask again, and most of the time, their stress level gets to a happier, more manageable number just by moving and connecting. Its pretty amazing.

If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact Christy Steadman at [email protected].

Peggy Duffy, 47, runs a yoga-based program for girls ages 12-17 in Golden, Evergreen and Denver. To learn more about Miss Fit Girls and/or classes, visit www.miss tgirls.org. To inquire about becoming a yoga coach with Miss Fit Girls, contact Duffy at peggy@miss tgirls.org. Courtesy photo

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CORRECTION Mary Bahr and her husband started a small dispensary in Clear Creek, and eventually joined with Good Meds founder John Knapp.

In the May 12 edition, in the article entitled Insight on the Business of Marijuana it

was incorrectly reported that the Bahrs had started Good Meds in Clear Creek.

The newspaper regrets the error. To report corrections and clari cations, call 303-566-4129.

Hundreds of Demons enjoy a night of dancing, casino play


Hundreds of Golden Demons danced the night away at prom on May 7, then enjoyed a casino night until the early-morning hours at the after-prom party.

Prom was sponsored by the Golden High School student council, and took place from 7-11 p.m. at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver. The casino-themed after-prom party was a free event sponsored by the Golden High School PTA and the Golden community to provide a safe and fun environment at the Golden Community Center for the students to enjoy after the prom it lasted until 2:30 a.m. Students did not have to attend the prom to go to the after-prom party.

The after-prom party featured elabo-rate decorations, such a large golden shoe, 15 casino tables, three large in-fl atables Hungry Hippo, Wrecking Ball and Twister and four custom cornhole games, plus other fun activities such as a photo booth, deejay and karaoke.

Lots of students won prizes, as their casino winnings were redeemed as prizes. In addition, Madison Vickers and Cameron Olson, both seniors, won a

$500 scholarship from the Golden Civic Foundation.

Golden High Schools casino-themed after-prom party: By the numbers

11,795 dollars donated by the Golden community to throw the after-prom party. Fifty-three local businesses and community organizations made donations toward the event, including $2,000 from the Golden Elks Club. Other donors included families of students, and 13 local restaurants provided large amounts of food.

377 number of students and guests who attended the Golden High School after-prom party at the Golden Com-munity Center. The total included 176 seniors, or 64 percent of the class; and 134 juniors, or 47 percent of the class. Sixty-seven of the attendees were regis-tered guests.

369 number of students who at-tended the Golden High School junior/senior prom at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver.

180 number of volunteers who helped plan, set up, worked at the after prom party or cleaned up after the event.

49 number of students who won big prizes at the after prom party. Prizes included prize packages for 12 juniors and 12 seniors, and a $50 cash prize for eight juniors and eight seniors. Five juniors won parking passes.

Proms and partiesare hits for students

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Sign club sings childrens classics in schools Musical Movie Night

By Crystal [email protected]

Princesses, sharks, a panther, a street rat and other famous Dis-ney characters lined up inside Vivian Elementary Schools gym, to tell a story through song and sign language.

In a faraway land a young prince lived in a faraway castle , said sixth-grader Leilani Johnsen-Soto as she nar-rated the story of Beauty and the Beast.

On May 10, these 24 students, all hearing abled, began to share the story of eight well-known childrens musicals by signing and singing along to two classic tunes in their final rehearsal for their annual Movie Musi-cal Night.

Now, go on and get up, said the clubs found-er, Karen Chernoff at the start of rehearsal. I want to do a few songs and the narration today.

And the stories began.Over the course of the

next hour, the students, aided by six staff inter-preters and club alumni,

signed the story of each movie plot The Lion King, Aladdin, Mary Poppins, Willy Wonka, Finding Nemo, The Jungle Book and The Wizard of Oz showcas-ing their skills in public speaking and signing.

Two more days guys, just two more days, Chernoff said encourag-ingly to her students as she gave them some final directions. Lets do Haku-na Matata!

Yeah, they replied in excitement, jumping into position.

As the students ages kindergarten through sixth grade signed along to the lyrics, their excitement and energy for their final show grew.

Lets do the Candy Man, do the Candy Man! said Crimson McCarthy, a third-grade student in the club.

How about Tale as Old as Time? Chernoff replied.

Since January, the club held at the school for the past 15 years has been learning the words and practicing their sign-ing skills along with the music, rehearsing twice a week for the show.

A center-based school, Vivian Elementary is known for their deaf and hard-of-hearing program. Currently, the school has 20 students who are hard-

of-hearing or deaf, and six interpreters who aid them in their day to day educa-tion. Upon her arrival at the school, Chernoff de-cided she wanted to help increase communication among these students and their peers while making a more welcoming envi-ronment, so the sign club was born.

We love it because we are able to teach our hear-ing students how to sign so they can communicate with their classmates and in the world, said Tori Mason, one of Vivians sign language interpret-ers.

Normally a mix of deaf, hard-of-hearing and hear-ing abled students, the 18-week club practices the language through music and theatre, each encouraging students to

communicate in alterna-tive ways.

Along with the spring performance, the club performs a holiday show, Signs of the Holidays, at local Barnes and Nobles bookstores and the Colo-rado Mills Mall.

And on May 12, after months of rehearsal, the students finally got their chance to show off their skills.

Dressed up in their costumes and with their various makeup designs painted on, the sharks from Finding Nemo, the princesses Jasmine, Belle and Nala, the pan-ther Bagheera and a street rat named Aladdin took to the stage.

And now Im in a whole new world with you, they signed to-gether.

Sixth-grader Antonia Bishop signs the story of The Lion King during the Vivian Elementary Schools sign club practice, May 10. The club hosted a musical movie night in which 24 students signed songs from eight musicals. Photo by Crystal Anderson

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Windy Saddle hosts full house for monthly brew talks


Talking about beer is fun. But talk-ing about beer while enjoying a beer is even more fun.

The Windy Saddle in downtown Golden was packed on May 10 for Jason Hansons talk on the history of brewing in Colorado.

The topic was perfect for Kyle Backlund of Denver, he said, because he is a general fan of all three Col-orado, beer and history.

Backlund came with his friend Stephany Marreel of Golden, who has attended a couple of the monthly beer talks. She especially enjoyed the talk on Einsteins Theory of Relativity, presented by Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, in January.

Its great that Golden does this as a community, she said.

If there were three things to know about the history of brewing in Colorado, said Hanson, deputy state historian, the fi rst would be that Colorado has a rich historical tradi-tion with beer, but its not the one that people expect.

Its not a very romantic story for one of the biggest hubs of craft beer, he said.

Second, Hanson said, is that people can learn a lot about beer with a beer in hand. And third, the circum-

stances brewers faced in the past are not so different than what they face today. For example, Hanson said, there are economic circumstances, such as the struggle to get locally grown ingredients and the effects of the global economy, which have always played a factor.

Attendees of the May 10 Golden Beer Talks received a special an-

nouncement Hanson is currently working on an exhibit on beer in Colorado, which should be coming to the History Colorado Center, located in downtown Denver on Broadway, in summer 2018.

Cheryl Dornak of Golden, Hal Stoelzle of Denver, Dennis Schroeder of Evergreen and Troy McCuskey of Hotchkiss enjoyed Hansons presen-

tation, they said. It was Stoelzle and McCuskeys fi rst time attending a beer talk, but both said they would most likely attend another one.

But Schroeder and Stoelzle have been going to brew pubs together for probably 10 years, Schroeder said.

We have a real interest in craft beer, he said, so they wouldnt miss an opportunity to learn more, he added.

Hotchkiss is on the Western Slope, but McCuskey works at the Na-tional Renewable Energy Laboratory four days a week, so he also has an apartment in Golden. He would be interested in the beer talks scientifi c topics, also.

The topics arent always as com-plicated as the title can make them sound, said Whitney Painter, one of the 10 organizers.

The goal is to provide a place for people to get together and learn, she said. Golden, beer and talking are three things we all love.

The topics are diverse, and always interesting, said Gaylyn Tagg of Wheat Ridge. She added she always gains a wealth of information when she comes.

Its worth coming out, Tagg said. Its a fun evening.

Her friend John Kayser of Golden agreed.

The beer talks are the only place to meet intellectually curious and mildly inebriated people at the same time, Kayser said.

Jason Hansons talk on the history of brewing in Colorado lled The Windy Saddle in downtown Golden on May 10 for the monthly Golden Beer Talks. To learn more about Golden Beer Talks or to nd a schedule of speakers and topics, visit www.goldenbeertalks.org. Photo by Christy Steadman

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If accepted by both parties, the con-tract will begin July 1 and extend to Aug. 31, 2021.

Most of the changes in the contract are minor and include such items as keep-ing instrumental music at elementary schools.

In the 2015 negotiation season, the district and union settled on a 10-month contract after a tense fi ve-month process.

The new board of education, elected in November to replace the recalled mem-bers and fi ll two open seats, campaigned

as a slate against the direction of the former board.

It is a major change, theres no ques-tion about that, said Ron Mitchell, presi-dent of the Jeffco board of education, said about the proposed compensation model. We believe we need a schedule if we are going to be competitive with other districts across the metro area.

In the proposed model, teachers are placed in a lane based off their degree and years of experience, said David Bell, Jeffcos director of compensation and records. Movement is based solely on their effectiveness ratings. A committee is being formed to evaluate whether other factors, such as graduate-level education-al credits or future advanced degrees will

play a role in compensation in the future. According to the human services depart-ment, the plan would cost $4.5 million to re-grid educators and take several years to reinstate.

This plan, Ford and Bell agreed, is a strategic move.

I think we came up with a pretty fair and balanced compensation system that will help keep us on track, and keep teachers here in Jeffco, Ford said. Get-ting back on a fair, transparent salary structure was really important, and its going to take time to get everyone back on that grid.

We are providing market competitive rates throughout the schedule (upon hire and for currently employed teachers); we

are accepting market-competitive years of experience for new hires; the schedule provides some predictability of future earnings; and establishing the work group ensures continued review of com-pensation and factors that are consid-ered, Bell said.

Board member Amanda Stevens praised the cordial and respectful man-ner of negotiations and said shes looking forward to reviewing the contract in full if approved.

I am deeply impressed by the robust, respectful conversations between the district and JCEA negotiations team, she said. They navigated complicated issues, and serving the success of all students was at the center of their work.

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As far as products are concerned, it will probably be about half-and-half of the well-known and the new introductions, she said.

There should be a nice mix of every-ones favorites, plus some fun, new Fresh Market vendors, Michele Burke said.

One favorite that people can look forward to is Colorado fruit, Chris Burke said. Its one thing they are highlighting this year. The fruit will provide lots of op-portunities to do some canning or make some delicious pies, he said.

From what we hear, its going to be a great season of Western Slope fruit, Chris Burke said.

It will start off with cherries, followed by apricots, and in July, the peaches will come in, then apples.

Pay attention to the variety of peach-es, Chris Burke said. But with all the fruit, he suggests that people ask questions and fi nd out what the growers like.

Near the end of July through about September is when most everything is in, Chris Burke said. Its the height of the harvest season in Colorado.

The Burkes, a husband and wife team, are bringing to Golden their passion for agriculture, Michele Burke said.

Its been a part of our lives forever, she said.

The two started off as organic farmers

in Boulder 26 years ago, then turned their focus to operations.

Chris Burke earned a bachelor of sci-ence degree in environmental studies/ecological agriculture from Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. He was the executive director of the Boulder Farmers Market for eight years in the 1990s.

In 1997, the Burkes found Colorado Fresh Markets in order to be open to all

growers without boundaries, Michele Burke said, and help launch small food product businesses.

Everythings about fresh, she said. Thats how we brand our events.

Including Golden, the Burkes operate six Colorado Fresh Markets in the Denver metro area.

Although now a Colorado Fresh Market, the name of the Golden Farmers Market will not change, and it will remain

a Golden Chamber of Commerce event. The chamber will also continue to feature a local business or nonprofi t.

The Burkes feel its important to sup-port nonprofi t organizations, and they seek them out to participate at all Colo-rado Fresh Markets, Chris Burke said.

One such organization is Dirt Coffee Bar, a coffee truck that employs people with autism.

They are a fun group were bringing to the market, Chris Burke said.

Admission into the market will be free, and the Burkes are working with commu-nity partners to bring the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to the market. SNAP, formerly known as the federal Food Stamp Program, offers nutri-tion assistance to eligible, low-income individuals and families.

In addition to high-quality vendors, market-goers will enjoy a caf area, food trucks and live music every Saturday, Michele Burke said.

The continued success of the Golden Farmers Market is important to the Burkes, and they have been having a lot of fun meeting all the new people, Chris Burke said.

But they knew taking it on would be a lot of work, he said. And because the cou-ple usually starts planning the markets one year in advance, some things at the Golden Farmers Market are still a work in progress, Michele Burke added.

But, the emphasis is on fresh food, in general, she said. Were creating an enjoyable market (with a) fun, festive environment.


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The variety of peaches that will be available this year at the Golden Farmers Market is one thing shoppers should pay attention to, said Chris Burke, co-founder of Colorado Fresh Markets who, along with his wife Michele will be managing the market. The Burkes also suggest that people check out the crop calendar on the website: www.colora-dofreshmarkets.com to nd out when their favorite products will be in season. Photo courtesy of Colorado Fresh Markets

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Jeffco League of Women Voters to review legislative year

The public is invited to a meeting during which the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will review the recent legislative year at 9:15 a.m. May 26 at the Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St., in Lakewood.

The league is nonpartisan and at-tendees will have an opportunity to learn how new laws will affect the public.

The Leagues Legislative Action Committee and staff lobbyist Christine Watson followed more than 100 bills through the Colorado General Assembly this year. Bills covered voting rights, gun

control, health care, higher education, childrens issues, fi scal opportunity, income assistance and reproductive choice.

For more information, contact Su-san at 303-988-5847. To inquire about scheduling an evening meeting, call 720-254-5741.

Volunteers wanted for National Trails DayTo celebrate National Trails Day, Jef-

ferson County Open Space is putting on a build-and-restore project from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 4 at Red Rocks Trail at Matthews/Winters Park, 1103 County Road 93, in Golden.

No experience is necessary, but

volunteers should be in good physical condition.

The minimum age for the project is 14, and volunteers under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Following the work, volunteers will enjoy lunch and have the chance to receive raffl e giveaways.

National Trails Day is a nationwide celebration of trails created by the American Hiking Society.

In addition to celebrating National Trails Day, Jeffco Open Space kicks off its Big Five Saturday volunteer projects on June 4. People may also register for any of the following:

- June 25: Summer Solstice at Van Bibber Park

- July 16: Volunteer in the Valley at South Valley Park

- Sept. 24: National Public Lands Day, park to be determined

- Oct. 15: Fall Into Service, park to be determined

Register at www.jeffcoopenspace.eventbrite.com.

Registered volunteers will receive confi rmation and more information and instructions about where to meet.

Additional questions can be directed to Jana Johns, volunteer services super-visor, at [email protected] or 303-271-5922.


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The Bureau was having a land auction at the hotel.

The protests were part of a global week of action focused on keeping fos-sil fuels in the ground and promoting renewable energy.

I have a concern about the oil and gas industry and its operations, frack-ing and otherwise, said Bill Cisney, of Denver.

Protestors chanted, This is what democracy looks like and keep it in the

ground, and sang songs.There are a lot of people who are

passionate about this issue, said Court-ney Whiteman, public affairs specialist with the Bureau. We appreciate them being here to show how they feel.

Protestors in the Keep it in the Ground movement sing and chant at the Lakewood Holiday Inn on May 12. The protestors were standing against fracking and the sale of public lands.

A variety of environmental organizations march around the parking lot at the Lakewood Holiday Inn on May 12. They were on hand to show their opposition to fracking and the sale of public lands. Photos by Clarke Reader

Protestors at Lakewoods Holiday Inn on May 12, who were there against fracking and the sale of public land.

Well-known restauranteur and community member Ray Valente Sr. died on May 6 at age 91. Courtesy photo

some of the nicest times.We attended Rays celebration of life

at Wheat Ridges Sons of Italy to speak to those who knew him best, about their favorite memories and what they will miss most.

1. Don Pergola: I was Rays fi rst pizza maker in 1964, and I worked for him from junior high basically through college. He was always so funny, and was the hardest worker I ever met. Im going to miss his laugh and leadership.

2. Irene Fanning: Ive known Ray for 50 years. I went to the same school

as him and I saw him at the restaurant all the time. Our families went to Italy together and we did business together for years. I still miss his restaurants.

3. Jerry Mollendor: Our families go way back, and we used to see each other all the time. For so many years we had all our parties at Rays restaurants. He was just a prince. He had the gift of talk, and he never met a stranger.

4. Robert and Roberta Lusso: He had an absolutely beautiful personal-ity.

5. Paula Valente: I met Ray for the fi rst time at his restaurant when I was probably eight or nine years old. I couldnt have hand-picked a better father-in-law. He was generous, loving, just a great man. He loved everybody. Ill miss that big voice of his.


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Colorado Mills wel-comed authentic Neapoli-tan pizza to the shopping center with the opening of Raccas Pizzeria Napo-letana at 14500 W. Colfax Ave., right across from the United Artists movie theater.

The pizzeria uses authentic Italian pizza-making methods and is the only Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana-certifi ed restaurant in Colorado. The certifi cation desig-nates pizzerias that meet requirements including the verifi cation of ingredi-ents and wood-fi red oven techniques.

This area is completely underserved, said Mark Dym, who owns the restau-rant with his wife, Kristy Latorraca Dym. Neapoli-tan pizza is a completely different world than the pizza most people know. All our ingredients are from Italy, and you just cant duplicate that taste in the States.

About the owners: Mark and Kristy came to Colo-rado from Florida, where Mark was inspired to start his own business after learning about coal-fi re pizza. A friend encouraged Mark to try Neapolitan pizza, and he said he fell in

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Their fi rst location was on Larimer Street in Denver near Coors Field, and now they also have lo-cations in Englewood and Casper, Wyoming.

In his words: Its just the best kind of pizza. Everything that goes into it is fresh, and its a lighter, unique fi nal product. I love the Neapolitan culture, and bring my passion for it to this business, Mark said.

Key point about busi-ness: The Dyms business was originally named Marcos Pizza, but because of name confusion with

the new Marcos Pizza chain delivery service, Mark renamed the compa-ny Raccas, which is Kristys maiden name.

But the cooking style, ingredients or philosophy remain the same, he said.

Everything we do is the same, and its not only pizza, Mark said. From our salads and sandwiches, theres not a bad thing on

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In her words: Were happy to bring our ap-proach to pizza to the area, said Kristy.

Mark Dym, co-owner of Raccas Pizzeria Napoletana at Colorado Mills, uses ingredients and cooking methods from Naples, Italy, to make pizza. Photo by Clarke Reader

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Nevertheless, he was all business when he approached her drivers side window. Rosemary, he said, you were speeding. She pointed out that she was actually well within the speed limit, but apparently, in those days, automobiles emitted a small puff from their tail pipes when drivers let up on the gas. What my mom replied when that policeman told her that hed seen that telltale puff has stayed with me. I dont care if Im going 5 miles an hour, she said. If I see your lights in my rear-view mirror, Im going to take my foot off the gas.

Perhaps you fol-lowed the standoff between the fed-eral government and Apple over its iPhone encryption. The government wanted Apple to develop a back door that would allow the FBI to unlock a phone used by one of the San Bernardino killers. Apple, which has built much of its business on assuring privacy for the peo-

ple who use its devices, servers and cloud, refused to create a way to crack this encryp-tion and thus potentially expose everything its users had entrusted to the company.

Ultimately, the government used most likely, hired hackers to unlock the phone.

I understand that the phone didnt yield any usable information but Im sure I dont have all the facts, and thats beside the point, anyway.

What stood out for me in this situation is not whether the government could or should be able to force a business to deliberately debilitate a proprietary process. Even a privacy advocate like me has mixed emotions about the cost of giving up civil liberties for the potential of crucial informa-tion.

No, what raised its head again was the notion that anyone who has nothing to hide would be the least bit concerned about his or her private and personal information being unlocked by the very company that promised to protect it. Or, for that matter, by a government that is clearly struggling to balance citizens rights guaranteed by the Constitution with the need for national security.

Basically, if you arent speeding, why

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taught me so long ago, you can be doing everything right and still be the subject of scrutiny. So when the NSA surveils my com-munication, and the FBI unlocks my phone, dont tell me I shouldnt worry if I have noth-ing to hide.

My real worry is that of Benjamin Franklins around the time of the birth of our nation: Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

Whether we are residents of small-town rural America or part of the larger global society, as U.S. citizens, we need to preserve both.

Andrea Doray is a writer who believes in balance, and is desperately seeking some sort of balance in the presidential campaigns. Contact her at [email protected].

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Michael Alcorn

HITTING HOME

Id like to tell you about a young man, who is a family friend, named Kyle. Kyle barely made it through high school he never showed much aptitude for science or math, nor did he seem to particularly care. When Kyle graduated from high school, he headed for Montana State University, which is not on anybodys list of top colleges.

But Kyle discovered that he really enjoys physiology and, in particular, the human brain. Kyle started working hard, doing extra projects, and eventually graduated summa cum laude in only three years with a double-major in cellular biology and neuroscience. Kyle is now waiting to apply for medical school, based on the timing of his MCATs. But, in the meantime, he will be spending the next year doing a post-graduate fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.

Kyle is the perfect example of the Big Fish-Little Pond Effect identifi ed by psychologist Herbert Marsh, and expounded on brilliantly by Malcolm Gladwell in David and Goliath. Had Kyle sought out a bigger pondsay, an elite institution like an Ivy League schoolit is highly unlikely that he would have been given the opportunity to discover his new talent and passion, or that he would have a chance to make up the ground other kids covered in high school.

For contrast, Gladwell profi les a young man he called Stephen. Stephen was the op-posite of Kyle in high school4.0 GPA, taking college-level math as a freshman, earning a nearly perfect score on his SAT. He ended up

going to Harvard for physics.

Guess what hes doing now? After being frustrated by a quantum mechanics class his junior year, he ended up in law school, and is now a tax lawyer.

Because thats what the world needs more oftax lawyers.

I think weve done some of our students a huge disservice in the last 15 years. It seems to me that the over-whelming message to

high school students is your next step must be college. I think at some places that mes-sage is so strong as to imply if you dont go to college, you are a failure. And then, within that, is the subculture that says if you dont go to an elite college, you are a failure.

Not much pressure there, for an 18-year old.

The thing is, matriculation to an elite col-lege is not, as one would assume, an automat-ically good thing. Given the choice between an Ivy League school or a strong state college, it is not simply safe to assume that the Ivy League school is the right choice, even if you only consider the small subset of kids who are qualifi ed to attend an Ivy League school.

The numbers Gladwell cites are eye-pop-ping. In a world in which a science degree

is the equivalent of a gold key to a young person, less than half of all students who en-ter college seeking a STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) end up fi nishing that degree. And, to make matters even more challenging, Mitchell Chang of the University of California, has established that for every 10-point increase in a schools average SAT score, the odds of completing a STEM degree drop by 2 points (3 points for minorities). In other words, choosing the School of Mines (SAT 1320) instead of Colorado State (SAT 1142) drops your odds of getting that oh-so-valuable degree from 50 percent to 14 percent. Perhaps more tell-ing, when you look at publication records of post-graduates, it is clear that it is better to be a top student at a middle-of-the-road school than it is to be a middle-of-the-road student at a top school.

The Big Pond has advantages, to be sure, but it should never be assumed that the Big Pond is automatically better than the Little Pond. If you are thinking about college for yourself, or for a child, I would urge you to read Chapter 3 of David and Goliath. In fact, I would go so far as to say that chapter should be required reading for high school guidance counselors.

At any rate, Congratulations, Class of 2016, and Godspeed!

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three chil-dren. His novels are available at MichaelJAl-corn.com.

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Danielson: Vets, seniors and homeowners helped this session The second session of the 70th General

Assembly came to a close May 11. With a divided legislature, every bill that passed did so with bipartisan support. Each and every day of the session, I worked hard to support legislation that best serves House District 24 and all of Colorado.

I am proud to say that I passed several bills this session that will increase conser-vation awareness, level the playing fi eld for veterans entering the workforce and support senior citizens across Colorado.

After two years of work, my bill to legalize rain barrels (HB16-1005) passed and was signed into law. This common-sense bill now allows Coloradans to install barrels to catch rainwater that falls on their property, letting homeowners con-serve a little water for their tomato plants or fl owers.

I also passed a bill that will help vet-

erans transition into the civilian work-force. This bill (SB16-134) ensures that the skills and education a vet gains while in ser-vice are considered as qualifi cations when receiving a license from the state. This breaks down bureau-cratic barriers stand-ing between a vet and economic security for their family.

Continuing my fi ght against elder

abuse, I passed HB16-1027, which will al-low videotaped depositions to be used in court. Criminals who prey on older Colo-radans deserve to be brought to justice,

and this bill helps preserve the evidence to lead to successful convictions.

Sadly, Senate Republicans killed sev-eral important bills. My Equal Pay in State Contracts Act (HB16-1001) would have required businesses that receive state contracts pay women and men equally for the same work. Senate Republicans also killed my bill that would have protected employees from retaliation if they discuss their wages with each other.

And although my Wage Theft Transpar-ency Act passed the House with strong bipartisan support, it was defeated by Senate Republicans. Their no vote pro-vides protection for dishonest employers who are caught cheating employees out of their pay.

So we had wins and losses, but I was brought up to know that many things worth fi ghting for dont come easily. Thats

why I am more determined than ever to keep fi ghting to protect Colorado working families, who deserve a fair shot at eco-nomic security when powerful interests stack the deck against them. Thats how we rebuild a strong Colorado middle class and a better Colorado.

It is an honor to be represent you at the Capitol. Please contact me with any com-ments, concerns or questions at [email protected] or 303-866-5522. For more information on Town Hall Meetings or my monthly happy hours, visit jessiedanielson.com.

Jessie Danielson represents State House District 24, which includes Golden, Wheat Ridge and other areas in Jefferson County. To contact Rep. Danielson or learn more, call her cell at 720-276- 3468 or visit www.jessiedanielson.com.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Take a better look at Lookout MountainMuch has changed since 1914

when Cement Bill completed construc-tion of Lookout Mountain Road (LMR). This gateway road provides access to Buffalo Bills Grave at the summit, and Colorado mountain parks to the west. Sadly the brass plaque commemorat-ing Cement Bill was stolen from the top of LMR some years ago and was never replaced. LMR is a key leg of scenic Lariat Loop. Bicyclists, runners, tourists, and residents use this one-of-a-kind road and enjoy the eight hairpin turns and breath-taking views of Denver below.

Unfortunately, it also attract count-less vehicles who thoughtlessly race up the mountain on loud motorcycles and sports cars. The fi rst mile of LMR is within Golden city limits, and the remaining 3.5 miles are in Jeffco. To deal with the dangers and annoyance of these hot rods, residents have encouraged several new ordinances. Last year, Jeffco en-acted a 30-foot length limit to keep large tour buses off. The County just enacted a night-time no parking ordinance. Golden just erected a noise monitoring sign at the bottom of the road. Now its

time to start enforcing these ordinances. Locals efforts to urge the City and County to enforce speed, noise, and passing ordi-nances have yielded lack-luster results.

What now? What do we do about the racing, noise, and passing violations that occur every day, all day long? When will LMR cease to be a playground for thoughtless racers with their new go-fast toys? Since the city and county encour-age tourists and residents to utilize Lariat Loop, theres an implicit expectation they should enforce ordinances. The police should not allow LMR to be an ongoing safety and noise problem. It has been the scene of murders, driving deaths, bicycling deaths, DWIs, and much more. Enough is enough. When can we expect the City and County to take enforcement of existing ordinances more seriously, and make LMR safe and enjoyable for all?

Bill Connelly,Golden

Disagreement with Jeffco boards support of equalized funding

Jeffco charter school students are not second class citizens even though the Jef-fco school board is saying it is OK to pro-

vide them with less funding. During the April 21 board meeting, the school board unanimously voted against a bill that would require funding charter school stu-dents equitably. In fact, not only was this a reversal of the previous school boards decision, but also demonstrated a lack of transparency. This took place without any public discussion whatsoever.

Since when dont all students deserve to be funded equitably? Parents have many school choices in Jeffco. Parents choose a school for many different rea-sons. Students should not be penalized for going to a school that best meets their learning needs even if that happens to be a charter school.

The entire movement against char-ter schools implies that parents do not know what is best for their children. How absurd! What message are they sending to school children in Jeffco? The school board should represent all children equally, not pick and choose some to get full funding and leaving others with less. All students deserve equal fund-ing. Priority should be placed on helping all children achieve academic success regardless of school choice. As a taxpayer, I disagree with the boards vote against equalized funding.

Mary Beth Smaldone,Golden

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LIFELOCALC U L T U R EF A I T HF A M I L YF O O DH E A L T H

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Best for sleep tracking: Jawbone UP3, $179.99

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WHICH FITNESS TRACKER DO I NEED?

Fitness trackers prove helpful with accountabilityBy Shanna [email protected]

Castle Rock resident Amber Lindstrom rarely takes her Fitbit HR Charge off her wrist: After all, it not only helps her track her daily steps, it also monitors her calo-rie burn, heart rate and sleep patterns.

Im 100 percent more aware of my health, she said.

The 36-year-old travel agent stepped into the Fitbit world two years ago when she bought the Fitbit Flex as a motivation to be more active.

I felt that if I could get my daily steps in, I would be on my way to being more active, Lindstrom said. And that has happened the fitness tracker helps push her a little further each day.

The idea of tracking steps or walking to achieve better health

is nothing new. But the

capa-bilities of wearable fitness trackers are con-stantly

innovating to provide

users with a more complete

understanding of their personal health.Fitbit, the leading fitness tracker, came on

the market in 2007 with a ramped-up version of the traditional pedometer. In 2011, Jaw-bone, a leading computer technology com-pany, released UP, its version of the wearable technology. Since then, technology and fitness companies like Garmin, Under Armour and Microsoft have jumped on board creating their own products.

Depending on the product you choose, users can track swimming, know how many minutes they were restless during sleep, and know when theyve hit their target heart rate.

For most users, though, it starts with a step.

Before, I always thought I put in a lot of

steps, but you dont realize it until you track it, Lindstrom said. Some days I thought I walked a lot, but then I saw that I was only at 5,000 or 6,000.

The daily step goal on the Fitbit and most fitness trackers is 10,000 steps a day the equivalent of about five miles.

Many health experts cite the benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day, including lower blood pressure levels and better cardiovas-cular fitness. It has also been reported that 10,000 steps a day helps lower blood glucose levels and cuts the risk of developing diabetes.

Oral Roberts University, a Christian univer-sity in Tulsa, Oklahoma, believes so much in the health benefits of walking that it recently announced a requirement for all incoming freshmen to wear fitness trackers.

The fitness data of all first-year students will be tracked by the school and will contribute to their grades, said Oral Roberts University Provost Kathaleen Reid-Martinez in a press release.

The fitness requirement at the university isnt new, but embracing the wearable tech-nology will replace handwritten logs and add accountability for students.

Accountability is something boot camp instructor Josh Stanton said is important and he expects it from his clients. When a client doesnt show up for a workout, Stanton, owner of Generation Fitness in Parker and Castle Rock, calls or texts him or her.

Fitness trackers also are one way people can hold themselves accountable, he said. I think its an awesome accountability step for people to get into.

For Lindstrom, her Fitbit both keeps her accountable and encourages her. Since she links hers to the iPhone app, Lindstrom gets messages throughout the day notifying her that she is 2,000 steps away from her goal and to keep it up. Or to tell her that she needs to get moving!

It keeps motivating me and cheers me on throughout the day, Lindstrom said.

She also likes the competitions feature.Fitbit allows users to compete against other

users in weekly challenges like the Workweek Hustle and the Weekend Warrior.

Im a very competitive person when it comes to doing the challenges, Lindstrom said. I strive for more than my usual 15,000 to 20,000 (steps) a day. I think it really pushes you to a new level.

Technology pushes healthy behavior

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Exhibit shines spotlight on issue of mental illness


The centerpiece of the 2016 Leadership Jefferson County class Art of Mind exhibit is a painting of a dog by Julia Flem-ing.

The painting is the last work she created before taking her own life in last August, and served as the inspiration for her husband Jeremy Fleming, a member of the 2016 Leadership class, to create the exhibit.

This started about a month after Julia passed, when our class was at a retreat, brainstorming what our project should be, he said. We came up with the idea of an art exhibit that would look at mental illness in Julias memory.

The exhibit opened on May 10 at 40 West Arts Gallery, 1560 Teller St., and runs through May 21. All the works were created by artists who are fi ghting their own battles with mental illness, or whose lives have been touched by mental illness.

Im incredibly proud of this exhibit, and Jeremy, who has shown incredible strength and inspiration, said Krista Lewis, director of development with the Jefferson Center for Mental

Health and a member of the Leadership class. We had so many entries, and it shows how mental illness is an issue for all of us. This art gives voice to that.

The Leadership class, family and supporters were all on hand for the May 11 opening. The event was emceed by 9 News Whitney Wild, and featured representatives from Carson J. Spencer Foundation, Jefferson

Center for Mental Health and Second Wind Fund, because all the money raised from the ex-hibit goes to support their suicide prevention efforts.

The issue of suicide preven-tion is important for all of us, said Jeanne Oliver, vice-president of marketing and development for the Jefferson Center for Mental Health. The fact that Jeffco Leadership brings so many

people together for a project like this is so great.

Area mayors from Lakewood, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Westmin-ster and Arvada selected their favorite pieces, and winners were chosen by Wheat Ridge artist Benjamin Rogers.

The real winners are the ben-efi ciary organizations, which will be able to continue to prevent suicide thanks to these funds.

Were only able to do what we do because of community support, said Richard Eveleigh, executive director of Second Wind. Art is not only great for the person creating it, but the people who see it. Its a powerful outlet.

To donate online, visit www.coloradogives.org/theartofmind.

Visitors at the opening of The Art of Mind exhibit on May 11 talk about their favorite pieces of art. Photo by Clarke Reader

ART OF MIND WINNERS First place - Glorious by Mary J. Feltes

Second prize - Whiskey and a Gun by Ryan Lee

40 West Award (selected by Bill Marino and the 40 West staff) - The Eye by Jonah Ward

Lakewood Mayor Adam Pauls choice - Monster City by Ryan Lee

Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloans choice - Digging Through My Dresser Drawers by Susanna Alde

Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jays choice - Fragile by Sheyenne Berken

Westminster Mayor Herb Atchi-sons choice - Angle Trumpet, Spider, Hand by Carolyn Berry

Arvada Mayor Marc Williams choice - Soldiers by Maura McInerney

Art gives voice to modern issue

John Akal

AVENUE FLASHES

I dont know if you heard the big news, but the Olympic Games are coming to Brazil this summer. OK, you probably heard about that, Its been all over the news since Well, since the last Olympics four years ago. I think everyones heard about it and most of us havent made a lot of plans to be there. I mean, seriously, attending the Olympics always seems to be one of those bucket list things that cost a fortune in travel and hotels and tickets. Weve had a few bids to bring the Winter Games here to Colorado, but until that happens most of us will have the Olympic experience via television.

But fear not, theres something even better coming to Golden this weekend and guess what? Most of it is totally free to attend! Thats right, you get to expe-rience the thrills and spills of outdoor sports, Colorado style and it wont cost you an arm and a leg. You can even bring you dogs! How cool is that?

Thats how we do things around here and Im talking about the 6th annual Golden Games, which will be happening this weekend, May 20 -22.

So what are the Golden Games? They are some of the best competi-tions featuring Kayaking, Stand Up Paddling, Slack Lin-ing, River Surfi ng and even Fly Fish-ing. Plus, they have added some new Stand Up Paddle (SUP) events like the Paddle-O-War Tournament and the SUP-N-Joust Tournament where you can watch

brave warriors get their Gladiator game on. You arent going to see that in Brazil!

For those of you who would like to experience and learn about Stand Up Paddling, there will be a couple of events for novices where all of your gear is provided. In addition to that there will be clinics for most of the sports where you can learn from the pros.

The competitive events will be hap-

pening at Big Soda Lake in Morrison as well as the Clear Creek Whitewater Park on 10th Street in Golden.

Big Soda Lake is located in Bear Creek Park, which is just south of C-470 and Morrison Rd. and there is an entrance fee of $5 for that park. Its where the SUP events and kayak demos will be held.

The rest of it is at or near the Clear Creek Whitewater Park and there are no entrance fees there.

In addition to all the fun events theres going to be a Golden Games ven-dors village located on the west side of the Golden Library, also on 10th street. Thats where you can register or check in for the competitions (if you plan to par-ticipate), check out demo booths from various manufacturers, do a little shop-ping, get some food or drinks and check out the live music. If you have ever been to an event like this, you know theres always plenty of free swag and product samples too. Theyre even having raffl es.

Now, although its free to attend as a spectator, except for the Bear Creek Park fee, there are some fees to compete. They vary depending on the event and

whether its for a team or an individual, but its not too expensive. The good news is that you can still register and do so up to two hours before the event begins, so you can do it on site if you are like me and save everything until the last minute. You can also register on line.

For more information, registration and some cool videos of past events go to the website. Ill give you the entire address because fi nding the link is kind of tricky: https://www.racedirectorsolu-tions.com/LandingPage@130/Golden-Games2016/Home.

I know, its a long one but trust me, its easier to type it out than to search for.

So, get out your sunscreen, the weather this weekend is supposed to be terrifi c, and let the games begin!

John Akal is a well-known jazz artist/drummer and leader of the 20-piece Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra. He also is president of John Akal Imaging, profes-sional commercial photography and multi-media production. He can be reached at [email protected]

Springtime athletic fun this weekend

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MUSICSpring Concert SeriesThe music department of Applewood Valley United Methodist Church presents its annual spring concert series, presented in memory of longtime member and friend Joe Downing. Series schedule includes Tuesday, May 24, Christie Hage-man Conover presents Women of the West (visit www.christieconover.com for more information). Performances are at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden. Contact music director Scott Finlay at scott. [email protected] or visit www.applewoodvalleychurch.com.

Denver Pops Orchestra AuditionsThe Denver Pops Orchestra is seeking musicians for the 2016-2017 season. The orchestra will have auditions Wednesday, May 25, for the following spots - con-certmaster, string bass, principal horn, tuba, viola, substitute musicians for all sections. For auditions, please prepare a classical excerpt, a pops or jazz excerpt and some sight reading. Denver Pops is a volunteer orchestra with high quality musicians and plays some dif cult music. Season runs from late August to mid-May. Visit www.denverpopsorchestra.org more information and to request an audition.

THEATER/SHOWSBiloxi Blues Miners Alley Playhouse presents Biloxi Blues from Friday, May 20 to Sunday, June 26 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. As a young army recruit during WWII, Eugene Jerome learns some harsh life lessons while stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Sat-urdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show on Sunday, June 26. Tickets are available at 303-935-3044 or minersalley.com.

Casa ValentinaThe Edge Theater presents Casa Valentina through Sunday, May 22 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays, and 8 p.m. Monday, May 9 (no per-formance on Sunday, May 8). Tickets are available at 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheater.com. Parking is free.

Aerial Dance PerformancesIluminar Aerial, an aerial dance performance company based in Broom eld, presents Long Before: The Dawn of the Morning Star, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28 and noon Sunday, May 29; and Long Lost: Life, Love and Tragedy on the High Seas, an aerial dance production at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 27-28 and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 29 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets available at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets. Long Before, youth company, and Long Lost, professional company, are original productions that tell the story of a group of pirates from childhood to adulthood, and the evil they encounter beneath their ship.

Time of My LifeTheater Company of Lafayette presents Time of My Life by Alan Ayckbourn. Show runs through Saturday, June 4 at Theater Company of Lafayette, the Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19; and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22. Tickets available at www.tclstage.org or call 1-800-838-3006.

Spend Your Summer on StageColorado Actors Company and Theatre School is taking online registrations for summer camps for students ages 4-18. Shows include Aladdin, Twelve Dancing Princesses (and Some Princes too!), Mysterious Missing Mystery, Once Upon a Fairy Tale, Androcles and the Lion, The Prince Charming Dilemma, Shining Stars Camps for Differently-abled Students, and the family and friends production of Oliver! Register online at http://www.coloradoacts.org. Call 303-456-6772 for more information.

ART/FILMArt ShowsThe Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery has a number of upcoming shows with approaching entry deadlines. Garden Inspirations is open to all media, and the theme is gardens, owers and plants. Show runs through May 27 at 6731 W. Colfax Ave. Artists Choice is open to any tw0-dimensional work. Show dates through July 22 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lake-wood. The Human Experience is open to any two-dimensional work and the theme is human emotions. Entry deadline is Friday, May 20, with show dates from May 27 to June 25 at 6731 W. Colfax Ave. Contact www.lakewoodartscoun-cil.org or call 303-980-0625.

Art Classes, WorkshopsThe Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery is beginning new session of art classes and workshops. For registration and information, go to www.lakewoodartscoun-cil.org or call 303-980-0625. The gallery is at 6731 W. Colf

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