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Electric City keeps vintage audio alive The shop repairs and sells vintage audio equipment

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The customers at Electric City Repair go there for one thing — quality sounding music. Whether it’s someone who wants their long-owned vintage stereo repaired or a millennial who has discovered vinyl, Eric Johnson’s shop is where to go.

“When I discovered vintage audio, how good it sounds and how great it is to work on, that’s where I wanted to go with my work, and that’s what I did,” Johnson said.

Before opening his shop two years ago near the Westminster-Arvada border, Johnson worked repairing computers, copy machines and other equipment that keeps the business world running.

Now, he spends his time repairing pre-1980 stereo equipment — which his shop specialized in.

“Stereo components made during the Vietnam era are really popular,” Johnson said. “They sound really good, they’re easy to service and they are collectable — there’s a market for it these days.”

Johnson’s ability to repair everything from World War II-era radios, to fancy European vintage turn tables, is what

The shop sells and repairs vintage audio equipment.

Eric Johnson opened Electric City Repair two years ago. brought Arvada resident Joe Seehusen to the store.

“I take them every old dusty piece I acquire, whether it be turntables, reel to reel, speakers or cassette players,” Seehusen said. “They get it running perfectly for me. Their expertise allows me — and my neighbors — to listen to all my favorite genres the way they were

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“We’re just all about saving the vintage audio,” Johnson said. `Keeping it playing and keeping it out of the junk yard and landfills.”

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“This is the type of business you feel good supporting,” Seehusen said. “But watch out, it’s an addicting hobby.”

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Jeffco sheriff’s detentions deputy arrested

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A woman who worked for the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office for about three years has been arrested for suspicion of a number of crimes.

Following an investigation by the sheriff ’s office, an arrest warrant for Myriah Lynn Lovato, 29, was issued on Jan. 18 and she surrendered herself that evening, according to Sheriff Jeff Shrader.

“It’s our intent to always serve you with integrity, excellence and respect,” said Shrader in a video

press statement released last week.

“Unfortunately, it appears that one of our own has failed in this regard.”

Lovato was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, introducing contraband in the first and second degree and sexual conduct in a cor- Lovato rectional institution.

All are felony charges. She is also facing misdemeanors —first degree official misconduct and possession

of drug paraphernalia.

According to a press release, the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office hired Lovato on Jan. 7, 2016, and she was assigned to the Detentions Services Division on June 12 that year, after she completed the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy.

The Jeffco sheriff ’s office’s investigation began on Dec. 22 after deputies were informed of employee misconduct, states a press release.

That day, Lovato was placed on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, the

press release states. She submitted a letter of resignation on Jan. 2.

“It is extremely disheartening and frustrating when one of our own becomes the subject of an investigation, is facing felony charges and potential jail time,” Shrader said in his press statement. “More disheartening is that this has subjected other deputies, as well as the inmate population, to additional and unnecessary risk.”

In his statements, Shrader added that Lovato, as are all charged suspects, presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Statistics Indicate a Slowing Real Estate Market — But Not at Golden Real Estate The 4½-year-long seller’s market is clearly transitioning into a “balanced” market and may be moving toward a buyer’s market by 2020, judging from statistics garnered from REcolorado, the Denver MLS. In December, for example, the median days on market for Jefferson County sales was 24, and the ratio of sold price to listing price was 98.6%. Both stats were the worst (relatively speaking) since February 2014, nearby five years ago.

January statistics won’t be available until early February, but a study of the homes sold in the first 20 days of January shows that the median days on market will remain above 20 and that the ratio of sold price to listing price will dip even further. With 307 sales thus far and another 308 listings under contract since before Jan. 1st, I predict that the number of sold listings will be the same as or higher than January 2018, when 553 Jeffco homes were sold. The median sold price will continue to climb, though less quickly.

Given these statistics, you can imagine our surprise at how our own listings have performed this month.

For example, broker associate Kristi Brunel listed a Wheat Ridge home on a busy street (usually not a good selling point) slightly above what comparable sales would have suggested, and got it under contract for more than 13% above listing price with over a dozen offers within four days. Her open house was so busy it looked like a ski lodge with people in every room most of the time and some lounging in both the living room and family room!

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Jeffco listing with multiple offers bidding up the home to 7% over its listing price within four days and the busiest open house I can remember. A Golden listing of mine didn’t sell in December but sold readily in January for nearly its listing price, and a $1.1 million listing of mine in downtown Golden sold in less than a week with multiple offers driving the price up by $75,000 following an open house where I needed help to accommodate the continuous flow of buyers.

So you can imagine that I don’t quite know what to believe about this market — except perhaps that Golden Real Estate knows how to sell homes better than other brokerages!

What we do know with certainty is that there are still lots of buyers who did not win the bidding wars on these Jeffco listings and that homeowners who think they should wait until spring to put their home on the market should consider doing so now.

As I’ve written in the past, there are multiple reasons why winter is a good time to list a home, but our experience with these few listings is surprising even me. But beware: the reason that those statistics are not as good as our own experience at Golden Real Estate, may be that sellers are not listing their homes at the right price and not providing the kind of marketing for which Golden Real Estate is famous.

Buyers are definitely getting wiser and not making offers on homes that are overpriced. Give me or one of our broker associates a call and ask us what we consider the right price to list your home. Our contact information is below, and we answer our phones when they ring. (Yes, there are agents and brokerages that don’t necessarily do that, although I can’t figure out why!)

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That’s because not all licensed real estate agents are members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and only members of NAR can call themselves “Realtors.” And only Realtors must swear obedience to the Realtor Code of Ethics and are required to take 4-hour biennial refresher classes about the Code. (Note: All Golden Real Estate agents are Realtors.) The Realtor Code of Ethics has 17 articles that are divided into three categories. They are as follows.

Duties to Clients and Customers Article 1 Realtors protect and promote their clients’ interests while treating all parties honestly.

Article 2 Realtors refrain from exaggeration, misrepresentation, or concealment of pertinent facts related to property or transactions.

Article 3 Realtors cooperate with other real estate professionals to advance their clients’ best interests.

Article 4 When buying or selling on their own account or for their families or firms, Realtors make their true position or interest known.

Article 5 Realtors do not provide professional services where they have any present or contemplated interest in property without disclosing that interest to all affected parties.

Article 6 Realtors disclose any fee or financial benefit they may receive from recommending related real estate products or services.

Article 7 Realtors accept compensation from only one party, except where they make full disclosure to all parties and receive informed consent from their client.

Article 8 Realtors keep the funds of clients and customers in a separate escrow account.

Article 9 Realtors make sure that details of agreements are spelled out in writing whenever possible and that parties receive copies.

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Duties to the Public Article 10 Realtors give equal professional service to all clients and customers irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Realtors do not discriminate in their employment practices.

Article 11 Realtors are knowledgeable and competent in the fields of practice in which they engage or they get assistance from a knowledgeable professional, or disclose any lack of expertise to their client.

Article 12 Realtors are honest and truthful in their communications and present a true picture in their advertising, marketing, and in other public representations.

Article 13 Realtors do not engage in the unauthorized practice of law.

Article 14 Realtors willingly participate in ethics investigations and enforcement actions.

Duties to Realtors Article 15 Realtors make only truthful, not misleading, comments about other real estate professionals.

Article 16 Realtors respect the exclusive representation or exclusive brokerage relationship agreements that other Realtors have with their clients.

Article 17 Realtors arbitrate and mediate financial disagreements with other Realtors and with their clients.

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As shutdown continues, local businesses feel the consequences The U.S. government shutdown now longest in national history

restaurant has a loyal following.

“It is what it is, some days are worse than others. It can get worse, before it gets better,” said Hotchkiss. “We still get a good amount of foot traffic, but not as much the last week, and you can start to see that a little more.”

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Editor’s Note: This story was filed for print on Jan. 21 as the federal shutdown continued.

Nick’s Cafe has built a loyal following in Golden that included Elvis Presley who once flew his private jet out to Colorado to buy his daughter Fool’s Gold sandwiches for her birthday – a sandwich built on a sourdough loaf with a pound of bacon, peanut butter and blueberry jelly inside. The King is Nick’s Cafe’s most famous customer, but according to the owner, it is the usual crowd of federal workers who used to frequent the place for lunch, that have found a new place to dwell ... since they aren’t at work or getting paid.

As the U.S. government partial shutdown nearly hits a month, the more than 50,000 federal workers in Colorado who are out of work aren’t the only ones who are suffering – businesses are also feeling the effects.

Nick’s Cafe is just five minutes down the road from the Federal Center – a 623acre campus that is home to 28 different federal agencies in 44 office buildings.

Once the U.S. government went into a partial shutdown, Cafe owner Nick Andurlakis said he has seen some of its most loyal customers stop coming in.

“Business has slowed down,” said Andurlakis. “I’m not saying Trump is right, or wrong, but my whole thing on this that the government should open up again.”

The U.S. government went in a partial shutdown when President Donald

Nick Andurlakis poses behind the counter of Nick’s Cafe. The restaurant is known for its Fool’s Gold sandwich.

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Trump requested more than $5 billion from Congress to be added to federal spending legislation to pay for a wall on the Mexico border. Democrats denied funding Trump’s wall, and he has refused to back down from his request, causing the shutdown.

Management at other restaurants

close to the Federal Center, like Jose O’Shea’s, a Mexican restaurant that has been in Lakewood since 1978, report feeling the burden of the government shutdown as well. Chad Hotchkiss, owner of Jose O’Shea’s, said it’s hard to put a number on how much business has dropped, but he’s thankful that the

Impact on alcohol Bryan Simpson, a spokesperson for New Belgium Brewing, said the implications of the partial government shutdown can be severe.

“If you have beer, and you can’t get your approval (from the federal government) – it just can’t sit around.

There is a potential for people to have to dump beer, and that’s what the industry is worried about,” said Simpson. “The potential for massive destruction is great. (The partial government shutdown) is not good for anyone.”

In Longmont, Dry Land Distillers had been working for months on a gin that was made of only Colorado botanicals -- something that has never been done before, according to Nels Wroe, co-founder of the distillery.

Wroe was planning on launching the winter gin at a release party in February, but those plans faded when the government partially shutdown. The gin can’t be sold, because the bottles need federally approved labels, and employees at the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau are not there to do the job.

“We’re a small business, it does have an impact on our plans and revenue.

It took us an unbelievably longer time than we thought to get the recipe right,” said Wroe. “As the shutdown continues, we’re going to see more and more of those delayed negative effects coming through. It’s a waterfall effect.

It starts upstream, and as time goes on, it hits everyone downstream.”

Situations worsen for federal employees as shutdown continues Unemployment filings rise as shutdown lengthens

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Editor’s Note: This story was filed for print on Jan. 21 as the federal shutdown continued.

The U.S. government has been partially shutdown for nearly a month as President Donald Trump and Democrats butt heads over a Mexico border wall. This is the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history, and over 50,000 federal workers in Colorado are out of work. According to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, 2,362 federal employees have filed for unemployment as of Jan. 17.

Here are what federal employees have to say about the shutdown and how it is impacting them and their families.

A NEW BILL TO HELP FEDERAL EMPLOYEES? Congress members Ed Perlmutter, Pete Olson and Don Beyer introduced a bill, the “Financial Relief for Feds Act,” to provide relief for federal employees impacted by the partial government shutdown.

“One of my constituents mentioned this idea to me when I was in the district this past weekend, and I felt like it was a good way to help the hardworking

men and women who work for our country be able to keep up with regular bills and expenses during this difficult time,” said Perlmutter.

That constituent was Pam Logan (Greg Clark’s wife).

The bill would allow federal employees and contractors to withdraw money from their retirement accounts without being penalized. If

Joanne Grady Joanne Grady is a fish and lab biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Grady, a Golden resident, has a disabled spouse, and her son is a senior at Compass Montessori School.

Her son has college aspirations, but since the government shutdown is impacting her income, Grady is unsure how much money she can con-

passed, federal employees impacted by the partial government shutdown would be able to pay the money back to their accounts when the government opens again.

“There are a lot of people who need it, and it’s virtually no cost for the government. We got to get a move on with this bill — it’s a no brainer,” said Logan.

tribute to her son’s college savings.

Grady’s family of four relies on her salary, and she filed for unemployment, but it will only cover her mortgage and utilities.

“We live paycheck to paycheck as many other Americans do. We’re not buying clothes, or going to restaurants,” said Grady. “Federal employees, and the folks in my agency, we

are really passionate about what we do. We have those personal and economical impacts at home, but the important work we do for the American people is not being done.”

Roxanne Runkel Roxanne Runkel works as an environmental protection specialist for the National Park Service.

Runkel lives in Golden, and she is worried about an upcoming property tax bill. She has already missed two paychecks, and she recently visited with Congressman Ed Perlmutter to express her concerns.

“I’m trying to figure out how to come up with $2,000 without any paychecks. I’ve had some trouble sleeping, I’ve had anxiety, and I’ve cried,” said Runkel. “It’s been very unsettling. (The partial government shutdown) is an inappropriate way to push forward an agenda. I feel like a hostage.”

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From groceries to a gathering place Storyline Fellowship church restores shuttered Neighborhood Market

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As you walk into the lobby at Storyline Fellowship’s new home, you’re greeted with modern architecture, a fireplace and plenty of cozy seats to gather and drink coffee from local roaster Two Rivers. There are no remnants of the grocery store the space once was.

“It means we’re here to stay,” said Ben Mandrell, lead pastor of Storyline Fellowship. “Having our own building tells the community that we’re here to stay and we want to serve this city for a long time.”

Storyline started as a Bible study in Mandrell’s house four years ago.

Then it became a Bible Study in the basement of a real estate building because it grew. In 2015, they started having weekly services at West Woods Elementary. By fall of that year, the church had outgrown the space at the elementary school at moved to Ralston Valley High, where they renting out the auditorium for service and the math classroom for children’s church.

The Arvada Walmart Neighborhood Market, at 14605 W. 64th Ave., closed

Storyline Fellowship bought and renovated the former Arvada Walmart Neighborhood Market, at 14605 W. 64th Ave. in Arvada.

COURTESY PHOTOS July 7, 2017, and Mandrell said the church was immediately interested in the property when it went up for sale.

They bought the space for $4 million, and begin a year-long renovation process working with architects and builders to figure out how to create the space “in the most affordable and beautiful way.”

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“I think the ministry that has suffered the most by not having a space of our own is the student ministry,” Mandrell said. “So, they’re super excited.”

The final big piece of the space is a full-court gymnasium with bleachers, which occupies more than 20 percent of the new facility. The gym was born out of the church’s desire to give a portion of the building back to the community.

“It was not built for our church members,” Mandrell said. “It was built for everyone in the city. We have some spots where church members can come and play pick up basketball, but the focus of that room is to just help the city solve one of its problems, which is a place to play.”

The church will partner with the nearby Susan M. Duncan Family YMCA to host youth basketball practices and games.

“We are looking forward to partnering with Storyline,” said Jen Spettel, executive director of the Susan M. Duncan Family YMCA. “Their team has already been a great help to us.”

Moving forward, Mandrell said he hopes the building can become a hub for people on the West side of Arvada to have meetings and build community.

“This church really cares about the needs of our city,” Mandrell said.

“And now that we have a home-base, we can do more.”

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The $6 million renovation transformed the former 56,000 square-foot big-box store into a worship center, offices, children’s classrooms, youth center and gymnasium.

“We are just amazed at how it turned out,” Mandrell said.

The new worship center seats just over 900 with raised seating in the back.

The new building opened for services Christmas weekend drawing 1,550 between its two Sunday morning services and almost 1,900 for its three Christmas Eve services. An official ribbon cutting was held Jan. 13.

“We saw a huge jump when we moved into our space, which we kind of expected,” said Rob Simpson, communications pastor at Storyline Fellowship. “We were prepared for it, but it was also still a surprise.

There’s something about having your own building that makes people say, `oh they’re a real church now.’”

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Russell Weisfield Russell Weisfield is married, and a has son who is only two. His family lives in unincorporated Jefferson County, and he is a software developer for the United States Department of Agriculture.

Although his wife is working, Weisfield has had to take money out of his savings to pay bills. He’s already missed one paycheck, and unless the shutdown has ended by Jan. 22, he’ll miss out on another one.

Weisfield hasn’t filed for unemployment yet, but if the shutdown drags, he is planning to do so.

“One of the biggest feelings is the anxiety of not knowing when this is going to end. The length of this shutdown is extremely silly and not beneficial for anyone,” said Weisfield. “I don’t think this helps the American people.”

Greg Clark Greg Clark is the director of the laboratory and analytical services division for the U.S. Geological Survey.

Him and his team test rivers, streams and lakes for things that shouldn’t be in the water bodies. He received his last paycheck three weeks ago, and he picked up a part-time job as a ski instructor in the Loveland Ski Area.

He was planning to fly his children out from Eugene, Oregon next month to visit, but that thought is in doubt, because he is not working at his federal government job. He said what concerns him most about the partial government shutdown is the well being of his staff.

“I have younger college grads on my staff who may not have funds put aside for emergencies. I don’t know how they’re going to weather this storm,” said Clark. “I have 25, or more staff who are living on whatever they have saved up. We’re doing what we can to mitigate this and help them understand what their options and resources are. I feel powerless with respect to that, because there’s very little that we can do.”

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Zenzinger, Titone give legislative preview Session began Jan. 4 and runs through May 4

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With the legislative session underway, Democrats Senator Rachel Zenzinger and newly elected Representative Brianna Titone gave their constituents a way to get to know how it works and what bills to expect from them this year at a legislative preview open house held Jan. 12 at the Standley Lake Library in Arvada.

At the time of the open Zenzinger house, Zenzinger — who is returning to the Senate floor representing District 19 in Jefferson County — had three of five bills read.

Two of those focused on education. The first, an education loan forgiveness program which Titone attempts to address the teacher shortage in Colorado.

SB19-003 will provide up to $5,000 in loan forgiveness per year, up to five years to new teachers and teachers committed to filling a teachershortage area.

The other education bill, SB19-039,

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Zenzinger explained that before the bill went to the governor’s desk, another bill got amended into it which said it was for all students, not just foster students and that districts would have to cover the cost of transporting students to other districts.

“The districts were not happy,” Zenzinger said.

The bill was signed into law and then challenged in court and overruled. This new bill will clean up the language in the one passed last year to reflect the court ruling that it should only apply to foster children.

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“We’ve already said this is a good idea,” Zenzinger said. “However, when we moved the primary from August to June, we created a window where the law doesn’t apply. We feel it’s important that if we have a certain set of ruled those rules should be consistent no matter what.”

Still to come, Zenzinger plans to enter two bills. One would allow community schools to be an option listed is a school is seeking innovation status with the state. The community schools model is meant to help struggling schools that need a little bit extra.

Zenzinger gave an example of a high school that has a lot of young parenting students who aren’t coming to school anymore because of the challenges of being a teenage parent. A way of implementing the community schools model would be to partner with a local day care to have something on-site and students can get credit by coming in and spending time in the daycare to learn what it’s like to be an early childhood education provider.

“It’s where they fill a need by creating partnerships with the community,” Zenzinger said.

The other bill would address check engine lights and emissions tests.

Currently if the check engine light of a car is on when it is brought in for an emissions test, the test is not conducted and the car automatically fails.

“Yes, sometimes that is an indicator that there is a problem with you emission — but not always,” Zenzinger said. “Sometimes it’s an electrical shortage, sometimes you didn’t put you gas cap on right.

Sometime’s your tire pressure is low.”

Zenzinger said it undermines the value of an emissions test if a vehicle fails. The bill says the check engine light cannot be the sole reason a vehicles fails an emissions test.

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In Titone’s first year, she represents House District 27 in Jefferson County. As of the Jan. 12 event, one of her five bills had been read.

HB19-1050 encourages the use of xeriscape — landscaping requiring minimal watering. The bill piggybacks on one passed a few years ago that allowed people living in home owner associations to request to plant low-water landscaping in their yards. But the bill didn’t apply to those living in metro districts.

“We need to do our part to save water,” Titone said. “We’re just making sure we include everyone in this.”

Two of Titone’s other proposed bills also deal with housing. One focuses on insuring a law allowing licensing of management properties for HOA’s doesn’t sunset. The other deals with making rental application fees more affordable. The later would make it so apartment complexes cannot overcharge on rental applications.

“Most people are aware we have an affordable housing shortage right now,” Titone said. “If an apartment complex has one empty spot and they have 20 people applying, they are making a lot of money on something that doesn’t cost that much.”

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Sports business pathway comes to Arvada High next year Pathway is one of three that will be available to students in the fall

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After high school, 3-5 percent of students athletes go on to play collegiately. Of those, 1 percent will earn a pro ranking. But sports is a multibillion dollar industry with a variety of professions former athletes and sports enthusiasts can thrive in.

That’s something Arvada High wants to tap in to.

Starting this fall, Arvada will implement a sports business pathway — the first of its kind at a high school.

The curriculum will include classes in sports journalism and broadcasting, sports management, sports marketing, sports medicine and coaching.

The model integrates guest speakers in various professional fields as well as internships.

“Arvada is excited to be the first Jeffco school to offer the Sports Business Pathway,” said Arvada High Principal Gina Rivas. “It is an exciting introduction into a multi-billion dollar industry with endless opportunities.

This unique pathway gives students a chance to explore an industry that

works behind the scenes to make teams successful.”

Dan Quaratino, assistant principal and athletic director at Arvada High, said he also hopes the program will help attract students the school is loosing to other schools and pathways. Arvada High seats around 2,000 students, with a current enrollment of 800.

The school also has a high portion of low income students, with a free and reduced lunch rate of 64 percent.

“We want to say to them re-think Arvada and I want to make this a first class place to come to,” Quaratino said. “This is very unique and this gives our kids and our school a unique opportunity not just for low income students, but it gives everybody an opportunity.”

Long-time Arvada resident and sports caster Mark McIntosh has been working alongside Quaratino to bring the sports pathway to life.

“So many kids, especially those growing up in poverty think sports is their ticket out and we’re going to teach them that the business side of athletics is their ticket out,” McIntosh said. “There’s so much going on besides the action on the field.”

McIntosh and Quaratino said that hands-on, real life experiences and interaction with professionals will be key to this pathway, including students attending things like Business Day with the Colorado Rockies.

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The sports business pathway will be one of three pathways new to Arvada High next year. A STEM pathway will include health science, computer science, engineering and STEM lab; and an arts and humanities pathway will include culinary arts, visual arts and design, pathways to teaching, journalism and performing arts.

These will be the first pathways available to students at Arvada High.

“We’re rebranding the way a kid can come to school,” Quaratino said.

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Jeffco schools looks at mill levy budget requests Official 2019 requests will be brought to the board before Feb. 7

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Ballot language for 5A, the mill levy override approved by Jefferson County voters in November, provided five specific areas funds could be dedicated to. Now, Jefferson County Public Schools staff and board of education are getting specific about what will be funded with these dollars.

Fifty percent is slated to go toward increasing district competitiveness through teacher compensation. Exactly how that money will reach teachers will be determined through district negotiated with the Jefferson County Education Association teacher’s union.

At its Jan. 10 meeting, the Jeffco Board of Education received a presentation on funding requests for the rest of those mill levy dollars. That discussion continued into the Jan. 16 study session. On Feb. 7, the board will be asked to approve funding requests for 2018/2019. Requests for use of 5A funds in 2019/2020 will be adopted as part of the normal budget adoption process, scheduled to end in June.

One of the big focuses of board discussion was dollars being used for safety and mental health supports. This

includes dollars for suicide prevention training; social emotional learning curriculum, assessments and specialists; crisis intervention training; principal threat assessment training; and Safe2Tell materials. These items were all recommended by the district Safety and Security Task Force.

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anniversary of the Columbine High shooting — described as “ensuring that the appropriate supports, both physical and mental, are in place.” Several community members commented on the mental health aspect of the dollars at the Jan. 10 meeting encouraging the board to support the hiring of more social emotional learning specialists.

“Classroom teachers are not trained to deal with mental health supports,” said Kendall Bolton, a teacher in Arvada, after she read a letter from a student who is struggling with her parents’ divorce. “It breaks my heart that I don’t know what to do to help this student.”

Angela Anderson, teacher at Bear Creek High, talked about students missing class due to anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress disorder in dealing with homelessness, hunger and trauma.

Other public speakers including Diana Rarich, of Lakewood, stressed that each school has different needs and those needs to be taken into consideration in funding mental health supports.

“We heard public comment and I think what I heard them say is that not every community needs the same thing and they think we need to do a needs assessment so we are not blanket funding,” said board member Ali Lassel. “We have one chance to spend this money and I want to do it in a way that’s going to benefit our kids the most.”

Funding technology, programs The board also brought up concerns around funding classroom technology.

With $4.2 million dollars allocated to be spent on 1:1 devices, the line item goal is to provide equity and consistency across the district with all students having access to a personalized device and digital tools, purchased at the district level. This would be part of the 19/20 budget.

Kathleen Askelson, chief financial officer for Jeffco Schools, said the district is holding off on this until the next budget cycle in order to do more

assessments at schools to determine what the best fit is.

District-provided devices, would allow student fees to be reduced.

Board member Susan Harmon expressed concerns about the rollout of the 1:1 devices. In the Jan. 16 study session she pushed for touch screen devices to get into the hands of students before Spring 2020, which was the original proposal.

“We are already behind in rolling this out,” Harmon said.

The purchase of 13 3-D printers at $20,000 each also drew questions from the board. Each high school in the district with and engineering program would get one of these industry-standard printers under district staff ’s proposal.

Funds are also set aside to support Geometry in Construction programs at seven high schools — Green Mountain, Chatfield, Columbine, Golden, Dakota Ridge, Conifer and Brady.

Mil levy dollars will also help the district to expand its early childhood education programs by moving all its teachers to licensure. Immediately, the district will be looking for six full time Colorado Department of Education licensed teachers at four sites — Vivian, Slater, Foothills and Sheridan Green.

Matt Flores, chief academic officer for Jeffco schools, said this will get a jump on filling the current 24 vacancies the district has in this area.

There are also dollars set aside to invest in coursework to help current employed teachers reach licensure.

Additionally, mill levy dollars will increase preschools offering full day preschool classrooms for 2019-2020 through an additional classroom each at Hutchinson and Dutch Creek as well as converting four half-day classrooms to full-day including two classrooms at Anderson, one classroom at Litz and another at Leawood.

“This is so exciting because we’ve been talking about early childhood as a board for three years,” Lassel said.

“And now we have some money to do something about it.”

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VOICES Wasteful flights cause taxation vexation

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re you getting ready to file your taxes? So am I, and as I gather my information, I experience flashes of helplessness over the unscrupulous antics I help finance. You may know I’m not a fan of this administration, and the fact is that I simply don’t trust the government to be good stewards of my funds.

During recent donation drives such as Colorado Gives Day when I made voluntary contributions to organizations I’ve

vetted, I had the option to either direct my funds for a specific purpose or to allow administrators to decide where they would do the best good.

This is not possible, obviously, with tax obligations, and thus it’s my continued disbelief in responsible stewardship that’s driving my frustration.

At this point, of course, you might say, “Yes, but what about …?” and although there’s no argument about other administrations’ misconduct, that doesn’t

excuse or change the realities of this one’s.

By the way, let me be clear: I believe paying taxes is foundational to the principles of a wellfunctioning democracy. (I also believe that debates over who pays and how much will never be resolved.) And, probably like you, there are also even legitimate government expenses that I don’t want my taxes to fund.

Certainly we’ve all heard stories about $1,000 toilet seats and hammers and other what-not

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Trashing the idea I read recently that the Arvada City Council is seriously contemplating taking away the citizens’ right to select rash removal companies. There are claims of efficiency and citizen preference for city selection of a single trash hauler for all of Arvada. Why has the city not published the cost benefit analysis or the details of the surveys?

I have not found either on the Arvada web page. It is very rare when government involvement results in true efficiency. Beyond efficiency, there is a more important matter to consider.

It is not the role of government to truncate the rights of citizens. At what point has the city gone too far in its control over the citizenry. Really, we need the city to tell us what trash hauler to use? When did trash collec-

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tion become an infrastructure matter? Water, sewer, law enforcement as infrastructure, sure, but trash? Should the city be allowed to engage in an outsourcing project which could lead to corruption, graft and undue influence on the city council? Do we need an Arvada Urban Trash Authority? What will the city council dictate to us next?

We want to minimize government influence in our lives, not maximize it. The city council should keep their hands out of our trash and focus on issues of greater import such as escorting the homeless to the shelters in Denver which can provide care for those in need.

Jim Morgan, Arvada

government purchases. Shame on both sides is all I can say. But even these boondoggles don’t exasperate me as much as the well-documented cavalier and unapologetic misuse of taxpayer money for, of all things, personal travel.

I’m astounded by the facts that have come out about former Cabinet members Scott Pruitt and Tom Price, for example, who SEE DORAY, P14

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constitution that the press is supardon me, are you Aaron Burr, sir?” posed to serve the public, to keep the “That depends, democratic process working. But who’s asking?” these days? CNN, Fox, MSNBC and “Oh, sure, sir. I’m Alall the rest don’t seem to be HITTING exander Hamilton, I’m at serving anybody, either — exyour service, sir…” cept, perhaps, a preconceived HOME So begins the dialogue agenda. between A.Ham and When our elected “servants” A.Burr in the Broadway and the other “servants” who mega smash “Hamilton.” are supposed to be keeping That line, “I’m at your sertheir eyes on them only know vice,” is one of my favorite how to pursue their own older affectations that agendas and do what is either has, sadly, been dropped politically or economically from the lexicon. You also expeditious for themselves, hear that line when each what are we supposed to make of the dwarves introduce Michael Alcorn of our country? themselves to Bilbo BagOr let me approach it from gins in “The Hobbit: An this direction: how are those Unexpected Journey.”

New Year’s Resolutions working out There’s another way to look at for you? that, that was best explained by Jed Statistically, most people have Bartlet in “The West Wing.” abandoned their resolutions by “Saint Paul begins the passage: now, so, if you’re one of the few still ‘Be subject to one another out of working on yours, good for you— reverence to Christ.’” that’s impressive.

See, you thought I was just going But, why do we make resolutions? to dive deeper into nerd-dom, and Why do we want to be healthier, there, I break out something Biblifor instance? Because, then we’ll cal. live longer, with a better quality of But, is there anything more imlife. What purpose does that serve? portant in this day and age, perhaps, Why do we need to get a grip on our than being subject to one another, finances? Because then we’ll be less than being at each others’ service? stressed and, maybe, be in a posiThere was a time that going to tion to have great adventures. What Washington, D.C., was referred to as purpose does that serve? “public service” — how’s that working out for us these days?

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Danielson: Here are the bills I’m working on

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he 2019 legislative session has begun, and it is an honor to serve as your state senator for District 20. I want to thank the many constituents who have reached out to me with their ideas on how we build a better Colorado.

I will work to make sure that your state government is focused on getting things done and finding real solutions that are going to improve our quality of life. From strengthening public schools, to reducing the cost of health insurance, to making our economy work for everyone, we are going to work to make life better for hardworking families and protect our Colorado way of life.

Here are a few of the bills I plan to introduce this session:

The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. When women earn the same as men for doing the same work, Colorado’s economy will grow by billions. Equal pay will provide economic security for hundreds of GUEST thousands of Colorado famiCOLUMN lies, and it’s Sen. Jessie the right thing to do.

Danielson Cracking Down on Elder Abuse and Abandonment. I will continue my work to fight for senior citizens to make sure that older Coloradans are able to live safely and independently in our communities.

Expanding Apprenticeships and Vocational Technical Training. I will continue working to

expand access to apprenticeships and vocational technical training programs. Whether it’s helping more Colorado kids graduate high school careerready, or helping adults seeking the training they need to provide for their families, creating greater economic security in Colorado means creating more opportunity to find a pathway to a good-paying job.

Local Control of Minimum Wage. I will introduce a measure to repeal a state law that prohibits local governments from setting a minimum wage that is right for their unique community. Local control of minimum wage allows communities to adopt a minimum wage that fits local economic conditions.

In addition to these bills, I will be working on critical issues facing the state such as transportation, housing affordability and protecting Colorado’s air and water. To be successful, I need to hear from you. Please call my cell at 720-276-3468 with your questions or concerns. I want to make your state government is working for you.

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Jefferson Parkway disconnect With great fanfare Arvada (The Arvada Report December 2018/January 2019) announced the final actions before construction begins on the Jefferson Parkway after 50 years of planning and concludes that completion will “allow motorists, for the first time, to fully utilize the ring road system envisioned by Congress in 1968.”

It will marry State Highways 128 on the north with 93 on the south.

But wait a minute. The ring is still broken. There is no connection to the Northwest Parkway or to C-470.

That puts tremendous pressure on Interlocken roads, Highways 128 and 93, and Sixth Avenue for both traffic and road maintenance. I asked the Jefferson Parkway Highway Authority about this. The Administrator, Bill Ray, gave a very candid and forthright reply. Connection to the north is the responsibility of the Northwest Parkway Authority and connection to the south is responsibility of the State. Those entities are aware of the situation but have not done anything about it. So, as we wait another 50 years or so, there will be a big beautiful road from no place to nowhere. Couldn’t there have been better cooperation than that with 50 years of planning? Will there be any coordinated effort in the future?

Mike Reimer, Arvada

were ousted in part for their ethically challenged taxpayer-funded use of military, private and first-class transport. (Use of available commercial flights is agency protocol.)

Pruitt’s EPA acknowledged that, instead of flying commercial, he frequently jetted home to Oklahoma on the taxpayers’ dime, including the $60,000 use of military and private aircraft for just four trips. EPA outlined further travel expenses totaling about $68,000, including a $20,000 first-classflight, four-day trip to Morocco.

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price was forced out

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I would argue that every resolution has one goal in mind, at the end of the day: to be happier. Maybe not in the short term (which is why so many resolutions fail), but in the long run.

But happiness for yourself is a difficult thing to attain, primarily because so much of our own happiness depends on the happiness of others. So, let’s say you’re successful at your resolution and lose 20 pounds—how do you feel the next time you see somebody you haven’t seen in a while and they don’t notice? It

amid multiple policy violation investigations, and reportedly offered less than $52,000 in personal reimbursement to taxpayers for $400,000 in documented private and charter flights.

Perhaps most astonishing to me, however, is Mike Pence’s trip earlier this football season to home-state Indiana – along with requisite aides and security staff – to stay only a few minutes at an Indianapolis Colts game, in protest of a protest. Documented evidence shows this was his plan from the beginning.

The Department of Homeland Security released receipts of more than $75,000 in expenses. Adding in $43,000-an-hour Air Force Two (and ignoring the cost of local resources), the taxpayers footed a $250,000 bill. Clearly, Pence has as much right to stage his

protest as the players he was protesting have, but it’s discouraging that he used taxpayer money to do so.

That’s why people like these are not anyone I trust to be good stewards of my hard-earned cash. And – although I’m quite willing to contribute to social programs, research, environmental issues, roads and bridges, and other ethical-where-it-exists government – I am hereby specifically denying any funds for unprincipled excess.

We’ll see how that goes.

doesn’t diminish your accomplishment in the least…but your happiness takes a hit.

There’s a beautiful corollary to that idea, however: even though happiness for yourself is difficult to attain because it depends on others, happiness for others is easy to attain, and leads directly to happiness for yourself. And how do you create happiness for others?

By serving them.

Try it. There are hundreds of opportunities in the city of Arvada, in Jefferson County, and on the Front Range.

Build a house, serve a meal, deliver groceries.

Or go small. Cook a meal for somebody recovering. Shovel the snow off the sidewalks of the elderly couple up

the street. Buy a coffee for somebody having a bad week.

If each of us, in small ways, begin to think more about serving each other, maybe we can make our communities, our cities, our state, even our country, a little better than we found it. Who knows? Maybe we could even create an idyllic little land like the Shire.

Maybe minus the dragons, and stuff…

Andrea Doray is a writer who wants to sincerely thank the Colorado legislators who – when she used to commute out to Washington, D.C., on Mondays and return on Thursdays – were always on the same economy commercial flights she was. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His new novel, “Charon’s Blade,” is available at Amazon.com, on Kindle, or through MichaelJAlcorn.com.” His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.

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Food and drink Many people enjoy having their Super Bowl party catered because the caterers can take care of everything — from decorations and food and beverage prep, to serving guests during the game to packing up leftovers and cleaning up the space, said Raven Rodriguez-Degrego, the senior event coordinator for Serendipity Catering, which serves the Denver metro area.

“We take away all of the stress,” Rodriguez-Degrego said. “Our clients know we’ll show up on time and take care of all of their guests’ needs.”

or decades, the Tattered Cover Book Store has played a crucial role in the literary scene of the Denver area.

Between off-site and in-store locations, the independent bookstore hosts around 500 events every year.

And now in its 21st iteration, Writers Respond to Readers is back to connect authors with those COMING read their ATTRACTIONS who work.

“Where else are readers going to get a full, uninterrupted day with four fantastic authors?” asked Suzanne Gutierrez, promotions manager with the Tattered Cover.

Clarke Reader “This is a literary event that means a lot to many of us at the bookstore and readers alike.”

This year’s event will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th St. The featured authors are Melanie Benjamin, Tim Johnston, Ausma Zehanat Khan and Cynthia Swanson.

Attendees will kick off the day with a literary-themed breakfast buffet, followed by a full day of author presentations, and it all concludes with a cocktail hour and book signing. The presentations give the authors the opportunity to discuss their process, inspiration and latest work, as well as answer questions from attendees.

It is important that a diverse range of authors participate in this event, Gutierrez said. The Tattered Cover is particularly excited about this year’s lineup, with well-known and best-selling authors like Benjamin (“The Aviator’s Wife”), Johnson (“Descent”), Khan (“The Unquiet Dead”) and Swanson (“The Bookseller”) devoting a full day to meet their fans.

“Not only is this the chance to meet some great authors, but attendees can meet fellow literary fiction fans,” Gutierrez added.

“It’s really an awful lot of fun for everybody.”

For tickets, visit www.tatteredcover.com.

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he first Super Bowl took place on Jan. 15, 1967, and it has become an American tradition to gather with friends and family to watch the big game.

“Football is America’s sport (and) the Super Bowl is the biggest NFL event of the year,” said Caitlynn Kern, a Denver Broncos cheerleader who lives in Golden. “It’s the perfect time to come together and enjoy the game.”

Super Bowl LIII basics Super Bowl LIII — or 53 —will be airing on CBS from the MercedesBenz Stadium in Atlanta on Feb. 3.

Kickoff will be at 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Entertainment for the Pepsi Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show will be provided by headliner Maroon 5, a pop rock band, with rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi as the special guests.

Puppy Bowl If you’re looking for some familyfriendly entertainment as you’re setting up for your Super Bowl party, tune into Animal Planet at 1 p.m.

Mountain Time for the 15th annual Puppy Bowl. This year’s event features a starting lineup of 93 puppies that come from shelters across the nation, as well as a kitten halftime show and porcupine and capybara mascots.

Super Bowl commercials From catchy slogans such as Wen-

dys’ “Where’s the Beef ?” of 1984 or the “Bud-weis-er” Frogs of 1995, to celebrities such as supermodel Cindy Crawford promoting Pepsi in 1992 or 88-year-old Betty White promoting Snickers in 2010, watching Super Bowl commercials has become a tradition of its own.

According to Adweek’s Super Bowl LIII Ad Tracker, here’s a little of what to expect during this year’s big game.

• Celebrities: Bumble, a dating app, will feature professional tennis player Serena Williams in its first-ever Super Bowl commercial. American actor Luke Wilson will star in a comedic ad for Colgate.

• Beer: Anheuser-Busch, a staple of Super Bowl ads, is expected to have eight ads that feature five brands and seven products.

• Consumer products: For its 10th Super Bowl advertisement this year, Audi will highlight its electric-

powered E-Tron line. The Mr. Peanut mascot will appear in a comedic commercial, marking Planters’ first return to Super Bowl ad time in a decade.

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Many of the parties that Serendipity caters are in the client’s home, which is perfect for Super Bowl parties, Rodriguez-Degrego said.

“We’ll deck out the whole buffet and bar,” she said, “and transform the space” into whatever type of party atmosphere the client wants.

She added that a lot of clients request that they set up the decorations, and often, the caterer will personally shop for those decorations based on the client’s wants. Serendipity can also create a custom food and beverage menu, with vegan and gluten-free options, to adhere to the client’s flavor profile and budget, Rodriguez-Degrego said.

Serendipity takes pride in being a certified green company and has 17 years of experience.

Super Bowl parties are particularly fun, Rodriguez-Degrego said.

“People are excited,” she said, “and it’s fun to witness the friendly competition among the guests during the game.”

Munchies Whether you’re hiring caterers or preparing the food yourself, providing munchies is key to a good Super Bowl party. Setting out party plat-

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The DMNS glows in the dark It will come as a surprise to no one who has spent even a little bit of time with me that I was the type of kid that would’ve much rather spent time at the museum than playing or watching sports.

Which is why I would have killed (figuratively, not literally) to spend time at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science after dark.

Teenagers have just that opportunity as part of an event at the museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd. — Teen Lounge: Things That Glow event. The teenonly evening will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25.

The free event provides an illumi-

WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? Whether they are football fans or not, some of your guests may be children.

Football-themed crafts are fun activities to keep children occupied for hours. Here are some ideas: • Coloring/drawing: Provide poster board, markers or crayons and let children design their own Super Bowl artwork. Or for pre-made items, printable, football-themed coloring pages are available for free at https://twistynoodle.com/coloring-pages/sports/football/ and http://www.supercoloring.com/coloring-pages/sports/football.

• DIY pom poms: Cut 24, 30-inch strips out of party streamers. Place them on a flat surface, slightly overlapping the strips to create a pinwheel circle. Grab the center of the circle so that each strip is picked up. Twist the center to create the handle and wrap it with tape. Cut each streamer in half to give more bulk to the poms. http://cookingwithmykid.com/2011/02/03/ super-bowl-crafts-easy-pom-poms/.

• DIY foam fingers: Stack two pieces of foam squares on top of each other. Trace a foamfinger template onto the top foam square and cut it out of both foam squares. Glue the two foam pieces together but make sure to leave an opening so it can be worn. Let the glue dry, then decorate it as desired. https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/kids/craft/how-tomake-a-giant-sports-foam-finger-and-hand.

It’s also a good idea to have an activity planned for halftime in case your guests are not interested in the show or need a break from sitting in front of the television. This will also give the children an opportunity to be active without interrupting the game. Flag or touch football outside is fun for all ages if the weather is nice, or a football-themed scavenger hunt indoors is a good way to get your guests moving around and interacting with one another. ters, veggie trays, chips and dips, and snack mixes are easy snacks that will keep your guests satisfied.

For something a little heartier, try sliders, chicken wings, nachos, pigsin-a-blanket and/or pizza rolls.

There are also many opportunities to get creative with Super Bowl

party food —deviled eggs and potato skins, for example, are almost shaped like footballs. Guacamole topped with sour cream in stripes and served in a rectangular dish can resemble a football field.

Get more ideas for crowd-pleasing food to serve at www.delish.com.

nating evening with minerals that glow, glowing art walls, creepy glowing slime, and more, according to the museum. There will also be a DJ, a chance to win door prizes, and free snacks after hours.

For more information, visit https:// secure1.dmns.org/teen-lounge-thingsthat-glow.

self, his city and his musical sensibilities. Last year’s album “Stay Dangerous,” was as reliably solid as ever.

Now YG will be bringing his tour to the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 30 and 31.

Take this chance to see one of the best rappers working and get your tickets at www.ogdentheatre.com.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — YG at the Ogden Theatre Los Angeles’ Keenon Jackson (otherwise known as YG) is a great example of a rapper who tapped into the power of the internet just when it was becoming the powerful musical tool we know today.

Since releasing his major-label debut in 2013, YG has become one of the most exciting voices to hear jump on a track.

Even better, he’s stayed true to him-

Get the full picture with the Denver Film Society If you pay attention during the film awards season, it will be no surprise that women filmmakers rarely receive the recognition showered on their male peers. Despite the fact that women and men attend film schools in equal numbers, women direct only 4 percent of top-grossing feature films in the US. A recent documentary called

Beverages As for drink, you can never go wrong with providing plenty of beer and soda. But for those who would like to prepare something a little more festive, go for a drink that can be prepared in bulk and served from a pitcher. Try to choose something that can be made with the teams’ colors. For example, if the Denver Broncos were playing, serve an orange juice-based cocktail, such as a mimosa, and Blue Lagoons — vodka, Blue Curaçao and lemonade — to represent the Broncos’ colors of blue and orange.

Remember, most fancy cocktails can also be prepared as a non-alcoholic version by substituting the alcohol with ginger ale or fruitflavored seltzer water and adding a drop of food coloring.

Dessert Having some sweet treats available for guests is a good idea, and will be especially appreciated by the child attendees.

Super Bowl party desserts can be as simple as setting out a couple of candy bowls or baking an elaborately decorated Super Bowl-themed cake. Cupcakes with frosting in team colors and/or cookies in football-themed shapes are fun options that can usually be purchased in grocery stores or at a local bakery.

“Half the Picture” tackles this very problem and will be screened at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7.

The screening is part of the Denver Film Society’s Women+Film series, a year-round program that showcases films by and about women.

“Half the Picture” features some of the most well-known current women directors, like Ava DuVernay, and gives them a chance to get candid about the gender inequality in the industry.

Visit www.denverfilm.org to get your tickets to this enlightening film.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

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owboys and cowgirls, and Western folk in general, filled the American Mountaineering Center in Golden for the 30th annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering Jan. 18-20. This year, 16 performers, in addition to a few special guests, told stories and sang songs about the heartwarming, tear-jerking or humorous tales that come from ranch life, rural living and/or the Wild West.

Yvonne Hollenbeck tells an amusing tale of doing laundry as a rancher’s wife during the Friday session of the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

A mix of performers and organizers of the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering gather for a group photo on Jan. 18 during the 30th annual event at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden.

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Marching with a new name, new focus Changes made after new leadership takes over for third annual women’s event

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As she helped coordinate the 2019 Womxn’s March in Denver, Regan Byrd noticed a trend among previous attendees.

“Some folks were disenchanted from the first march to the second march, saying it didn’t feel like we built up on the momentum,” Byrd said.

She added that participation dropped from 2017 to 2018. Womxn’s March Denver estimates that more than 180,000 attended the first march, while attendees at the second marched numbered in the tens of thousands.

This year, however, the trend was reversed when a crowd of protesters gathered at Civic Center Park on Jan. 19. The protesters were dressed for the 30-degree weather and armed with the essentials: signs, Starbucks cups, and for a few, their dogs — some of whom had signs of their own.

Colorado women came to the march hoping to make their voices

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The Sorrell and Wiggins families from Littleton braved the cold for the Womxn’s March to teach their daughters how to use their voices to speak out in society.

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Frances Schilt waves to people along the route of the Womxn’s March. She, along with several other volunteers from the Molly Brown House Museum in Denver dressed as suffragettes in honor of the occasion.

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After two years of leading the charge in organizing the march, the three founders have taken a step back, with Rogers now serving as an adviser for the new leadership team.

“We really helped get it off the ground, and this leadership team has a lot more professional experience in community organizing and communication,” she said. “That’s really the direction we all wanted it to go in.”

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drew an estimated 80,000 attendees, according to march leadership team member Angela Astle. The event also received sponsorships and major donations from nearly 20 organizations.

The name of the march — which previously had featured the word “women’s” — was new this year.

Members of the leadership team decided to incorporate an x into the name to promote inclusivity.

The Denver event got its start at the end of 2016. Colorado women Jessica Rogers, Cheetah McClellan and Karen Hinkel were inspired by the national march and came together to organize a local one.

Though none of the three women had experience organizing rallies, “toward the end of it, we figured it out,” Rogers said.

“So many things got done by so many volunteers,” she said. “The hardest part was probably volunteer management — and that was managed by a volunteer.”

The widespread enthusiasm for the march manifested in other ways, as well; Rogers said the women received more than $100,000 in online contributions for the 2017 march. As this amount exceeded the cost of the

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Readers’ Theatre Night: 6:307:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Story, craft, and milk and cookies.

“Lost in Yonkers”: on stage Jan. 25 to March 3 at Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden. Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, directed by Warren Sherrill. Call 303-935-3044 or go to www. minersalley.com.

“The Diary of Anne Frank”: on stage Jan. 30 to May 17 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. Learn more about other events, showtimes and tickets, at https://arvadacenter. org/the-diary-of-anne-frank.

ART

Power of Process: features work of Jefferson County art students, as curated by the teachers. On display from Jan. 24 to March 31 at the Foothills Art Center in Golden.

Learn more at https://www.foothillsartcenter.org/upcoming/ Members Show: features work of Foothills Art Center members. On display Jan. 24 to April 21 at the Foothills Art Center in Golden.

Learn more at https://www.foothillsartcenter.org/upcoming/ Hot Art, Basic Encaustic Techniques: all-day class Jan. 26 at Foothills Art Center. Go to https:// www.foothillsartcenter.org/calendar/2019/1/26/hot-art-basicencaustic-techniques.

Art Supply Sale: Jan. 27 to Feb. 22 at the Lakewood Arts Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.

Art books, paints, frames, craft supplies and all sorts of treasures will be for sale. Sale relies on donations. Donate art supplies between Jan. 26 and Feb. 15, during gallery hours (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday to Sunday). Go to lakewoodarts. org or call 303-980-0625.

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Saturday, Feb. 2 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road (north side), Wheat Ridge. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org.

“Broadway Bound”: Arty and his brother Jay learn lessons about love, responsibility and the importance of family. Showing Jan. 25 to March 3 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.

There’s No Place Like Home Expo: 8:15-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org. Learn about in-home services to keep you or a loved one at home and about housing options if you are considering a new place to call home. Service providers call 303-467-7197 for vendor information/fees.

learn watercolor techniques with artist Dave Sullivan. Go to https:// campscui.active.com/orgs/MajesticViewNatureCenter# Animal Adventures: Art Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 20 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

For ages 6-14. Try art techniques as you create animal masterpieces; led by Dave Sullivan. Go to https://campscui.active.com/ orgs/MajesticViewNatureCenter# Art of the State 2019: exhibition that showcases Colorado artists. On display through March 31 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. Go to https://arvadacenter.org/galleries

Chocolate Affair: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Festival for chocolate lovers with proceeds benefiting Ralston House Child Advocacy Center.

Take a self-guided tour around Olde Town Arvada and sample some delectable chocolate flavors from local chocolatiers. Tickets for the chocolate samples are available at the event, $1 per sample, and all proceeds benefit Ralston House. Free activities include story time at the Arvada Library, a treasure hunt, and the Arvada bakeoff. Contact Jennifer Kemps at 720-765-3063 or visit www. ralstonhouse.org.

The Atmosphere: Art by Stephen Austin: on display through Feb. 3 at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St., in the Belmar Center in Lakewood.

Twelve large paintings that depict a multitude of atmospheric phenomena in states of dynamic, restless movement of often complex geometric arrangements of multi-layered shapes. Go to http://www.valkariefineart.com.

green and gold to celebrate the businesses that made Arvada special in 2018. For tickets and information, go to business. arvadachamber.org/events/details/annual-dinner-mardi-grasmasquerade-28908.

Library Foundation Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 at Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Mystery writer Margaret Coel is the keynote speaker. Go to www. jeffcolibraryfoundation.org.

Town Hall Meeting: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 26 at Golden City Hall, 911 10th St., Golden.

Rep. Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, and Sen. Tammy Story, DJefferson County, will host a town hall meeting to preview the 2019 legislative session and highlight some of their upcoming bills Also hear from Jefferson County Commissioner Casey Tighe.

Messy Art: 4-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Call 303-235-5275 or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. For ages 2-6. Create and explore art using different media, materials, methods and lots of creative exploration.

Starting Your Memoir: 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org. Learn where to start, how to organize, what to include, and how to express yourself.

Selfies With Bears?: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 26 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Have you taken a selfie with a bear? Hiked in a lightning storm? Encountered black widows or a mama moose?

Brushed up with poison ivy? The best way to stay safe in nature is being prepared. Come for a fun, hands-on class to test your safety and survival knowledge, and then take a short hike with a naturalist. For ages 6-12. Go to https:// campscui.active.com/orgs/MajesticViewNatureCenter#

Get Your Art On: 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays through Jan. 30 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For adults. Explore nature scenes and

Mardi Gras Masquerade: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 at Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.

Dinner and silent auction fundraiser. Wear your finest purple,

Lego Play & Build: 3-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Drop

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in, build something based on the monthly theme, or use your imagination in free creation.

Genealogy: Beginning: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Jan. 29 to March 12 (no class Feb. 26) at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-4259583 or go to www.apexprd. org. Learn to begin research and record famiy roots.

Bingo for Books: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 29 at Seniors’ Resource Center-Ye Olde Firehouse, 3232 Depew St., Wheat Ridge.

Win books, puzzles and more. Led by Jeffco librarians. Space is limited; call 303-238-8151 to RSVP. Lifetree Cafe: Biggest Loser Interviewed: noon Tuesday, Jan. 29 at Peace Lutheran Church, 5674 Field St., Arvada. “Hard to Be Healthy: TV’s `Biggest Loser’ Weighs In” includes a filmed interview with Jaron Tate, a contestant on NBC TV’s The Biggest Loser.

Tate shares his secrets for losing over 150 pounds and keeping the weight off. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting.

Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Tim Lindeman at 303-424-4454 or tlindeman@

DUG Grow a Garden: Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., is a Denver Urban Gardens site.

Sign up through Jan. 31. Eligible participants can select up to ten seed packets and five two-packs of seedlings and attend gardening workshops. Ask a librarian for assistance. Program ensures that in-need individuals, families, seniors and groups have access to the necessary seeds, seedlings and education to grow a successful, productive vegetable garden and improve local food security for program participants.

Call 303-235-5275 or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org.

Chocolate and Chat: 1-2 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. During Olde Town Arvada’s Chocolate Affair, escape the cold to enjoy a cup of Mexican hot chocolate at the library. Learn about traditional chocolate making techniques and chat with new friends about your favorite chocolate treats.

Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

DAR Prospective Member Workshop: 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 2 at Lake Arbor Police Station Community Room, 8110 Vance Drive, Arvada. Membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution requires lineage and heritage as a descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution. To learn more about the workshop, go to www.doctorsusananderson.org.

Victim Outreach Incorporated offers opportunities to work directly with crime victims who have reported to law enforcement. Advocates offer support, information and resources in the immediate aftermath of trauma. Contact Nicole at 303-202-2196 or email victimoutreachinfo@gmail.com.

HEALTH

Free Keto Seminar, Recipe Demo: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan 26 at Arvada We’ll dive into this trend to understand the what, why and how to succeed with ketogenic eating. Go to www.naturalgrocers. com.

Yoga with the Cats: 4-6 p.m. Jan. 27 at Cat Care Society, 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. All proceeds go toward caring for cats. Space is limited. RSVP to Suellen Scott, sscott@catcaresociety.org, or 303-239-9680 ext 19. Go to www. catcaresociety.org

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Jeffco graduation rates beat average, raise slightly STAFF REPORT

Jeffco Public Schools on-time graduation rates continue to improve, according to the most recent data provided to the Colorado Department of Education. Over the last five years, Jeffco Public Schools graduation rate has increased by 2.4 percentage points. Jeffco’s rate is higher than the average on-time graduation rate of both Colorado and the U.S. In a press release given out last week, Jeffco Public Schools promoted the recent state figures. The district’s graduation rate for 2017-18 is 85.3 percent; it was 82.9 percent in 2013-14. Jeffco`s graduation rate is significantly higher than the 2017-18 state graduation rate of 80.7 percent and surpasses the all-time high national graduation rate of 84 percent. This upward trend also holds true for minority and female students in Jeffco. The minority rate increased from 77.2 percent in 2013-14 to 79.7 percent in 2017-18 while the female rate jumped from 86.3 percent in 2013-14 to 89.2 percent in 2017-18.

The biggest individual

improvements were at option/special schools, whose percentage rate increased 6.4 percentage points. The percentage rate of homeless students graduating on time also increased 3.5 percentage points.

The dropout rate for Jef-

fco high schools showed no change, at 1.1 percent There was a 0.1 percentage point decrease in dropout rates for middle schools, a 0.6 percentage point decrease for charter schools. Option and special schools saw their dropout rates drop one per-

cent to 6.8 percent. The most affected was the dropout rate of migrant students, which decreased 4.5 percentage points.The most affected was the dropout rate of migrant students, which decreased 4.5 percentage points.

“We know we have great

work happening in our school district,” said Jeffco superintendent Jason Glass. “Seeing that hard work reflected in our graduation rate is very gratifying. I commend our educators and staff for going the extra mile to ensure our students succeed.”

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Ralston Valley wins 9th straight with league opener victory

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — What a different a year makes.

Ralston Valley’s boys basketball team had a 3-20 record last season and finished last in the Class 5A Jeffco League with a 0-14 mark. Fast-forward to this season, the Mustangs won their ninth straight game Jan. 19 with a 7669 home victory over Chatfield in both teams’ conference opener.

“I think it’s just experience, honestly,” Ralston Valley junior Luke Carlston said of the turnaround from last year’s 20-loss season. “The sophomores got to get experience last year and this year we only have one senior in Jordan (Stratch) and really look up to him.”

The juniors led the way for the Mustangs (11-4, 1-0 in 5A Jeffco) in the league opener. Carlston (23 points), Caleb Rillos (19 points), Walker Brickle (11 points) and Caden Gigstad (11 points) — all juniors — combined for 62 points.

Stratch came off the bench to pitch in a dozen.

“Ralston Valley is a good team. They have a lot of pieces,” Chatfield senior Luke Carlson admitted. “They are big. They have a lot of shooters. It’s a tough team.”

Carlson led the way for the Chargers (6-10, 0-1) with a game-high 26 points.

Chatfield actually led 24-21 after the first quarter, but Ralston Valley dominated the second quarter outscoring the Chargers 19-3.

The only basket for Chatfield in the second quarter with a 3-pointer by sophomore Dylan Carter, who finished with 19 points in the loss. “(Ralston Valley) switched up its defense and that messed with our minds I guess,” Carlson said of the second quarter. “We just lost our energy. Take out the second quarter and we’re right in it.”

Carlston poured in a dozen points in the third quarter as Ralston Valley extended its lead to 20 points. The 6-foot-3 forward was aggressive driving to the basket.

“He (Carlston) is a tough match-up,” Ralston Valley coach Chris Braketa said. “With Luke you just have to let him go and let him be him. When he is locked in he is a tough, tough guard and he gets after it rebounding wise.”

Chatfield did make it interesting in the fourth quarter. Carlson scored a dozen points in the final seven minutes to give the Chargers a chance at a remarkable comeback.

Ralston Valley’s lead got trimmed down to five points in the final minute, but Rillos and Carlston both made free throws late to preserve the victory.

“The second quarter was big to get a good margin ahead,” Carlston said.

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Ralston Valley junior Caden Gigstad (2) hit three 3-pointers to help the Mustangs to a 76-69 home victory Jan. 19 against Chatfield.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS “Chatfield is a great program. It was great to hold them at bay in the end.”

The win started a run of eight conference games over the next four weeks for Ralston Valley. Last year the eight league teams each had home and road match-ups against each conference opponent to make for a 14-game league schedule.

This season its just a one go-around for an eight-game league schedule with the addition of Valor Christian into the 5A Jeffco League.

“It is kind of weird not having the league games earlier,” Braketa said of the new format. “It’s different, but we just have to stay focused. We’ve got to work, work, work.”

Ralston Valley was on the road against Valor Christian at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 23.

Chatfield has a shot at ending its losing streak when the team hosts Pomona at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23.

Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco coverage, check out CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.

Ralston Valley junior Luke Carlston (32) had a team-high 23 points in the Mustangs’ ninth straight victory Jan. 19 at Ralston Valley High School. The Mustangs defeated Chatfield 76-69 in the Class 5A Jeffco League opener for the Mustangs and Chargers.

t was a marquee matchup featuring Mountain Vista, the state’s No. 1 team in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll, going against No. 2 Chaparral on Jan. 15 in the Wolverines gym.The game, however, didn’t OVERTIME live up to its advance billing.

Sure, the atmosphere was great. The bleachers were bursting with spectators and people and cheerleaders Jim Benton were standing along the walls at both ends of the gym. Student sections were boisterous and the halftime paper airplane contest was entertaining but will probably have to be discontinued, since security personnel had to stay alert to make sure that a paper aircraft would not attempt a crash landing on the court during second-half action.

And,the expected chant of overrated finally was hollered during the fourth quarter and it came from the Chaparral students as the Wolverines led wire-to-wire and posted a 66-48 victory.

Chap, playing without senior starter Bryce Matthews, who was sidelined because of concussion protocol, jumped ahead and took control against Vista, which didn’t shoot well, especially in the first half. The closest the previously unbeaten Golden Eagles could come was seven points early in the third quarter and finished shooting just 31 percent for the game.

This showdown game lacked entertainment value but at least the overflow crowd got to see a thrilling junior varsity game, which went two overtimes and could have gone three but Christian Carew got a shot to fall as the buzzer sounded at the end of the second OT to give Chap a 79-77 win.

So the varsity contest started 70 minutes late and most of the suspense exited with the JV players.

“Obviously it was a big game and ultimately rankings are rankings and you have to play the games,” said Chap coach Tellus Truesdale. “It was fun because we got to play in front of a packed crowd and the intensity of the game kind of gets like the playoffs are going to be. For us, one of our goals is to win the conference (Continental League), and if nothing else it puts us one step closer.”

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No. 9 Ralston Valley survives Lakewood’s 3-point barrage Ralston Valley freshman Saya Sabus (2) attempts to get a shot off between Lakewood seniors Maddy Hubych (13) and Caira Salas (25) during a thrilling girls basketball game Jan. 15 at Ralston Valley High School. The Mustangs held on for a 67-65 meeting between the two teams who have won the last eight Class 5A Jeffco League titles.

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — Lakewood and Ralston Valley showed Jan. 15 why their girls basketball teams are still to be reckoned with in the Class 5A Jeffco League.

The Tigers and Mustangs have dominated 5A Jeffco for nearly a decade combing to win the past eight conference titles.

Ralston Valley, No. 9 in the latest CHSAANow.com 5A rankings, won its fourth straight game since winter break. The Mustangs hung on for a 6765 victory against a gritty Lakewood squad that was unconscious from long range.

“I’ve never seen so many tough shots go down,” Ralston Valley coach Jeff Gomer said of the Tigers making a dozen 3-pointers, including shots at the buzzer from beyond the arc to end the second, third and fourth quarters.

“The ball just kept going in.”

Lakewood junior Nadia TrevizoMedina scored a game-high 30 points.

The Tigers’ guard made seven 3-pointer. She ended the game fittingly with a heave from near midcourt that went in as the final buzzer sounded.

Luckily for Ralston Valley (10-4, 1-0 in 5A Jeffco) sophomore Sydney Bevington had made a pair of free throws with 2.9 seconds left to push the Mustangs’ lead to 67-62 before Trevizo-Medina made the Tigers’ final 3-pointer.

“What took us by surprise is we were contesting the 3-pointers, but they were hitting them,” Bevington said. “They are great shooters. We just have to execute better against the pick and roll.”

Bevington finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds for her fourth doubledouble on the season.

The 6-foot-1 guard hit a big 3-pointer with less than three minutes to play in the third quarter that gave the Mustangs a 43-41 lead after the Tigers (4-10, 1-0) had led for the majority of the game.

“She (Bevington) doesn’t take over enough sometimes,” Gomer said. “She is a pass first kid. We are trying to get her more aggressive and she made some key plays for us tonight.”

Lakewood coach Chris Poisson

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knew the Tigers had their hands full trying to contain Bevington.

“Bevington is really good,” Poisson said. “Hats off to her for making those free throws and that’s not all she did.

“There was time we couldn’t stop her. She is a bad match-up for us because her height sets her apart.”

Senior Shelby Nichols had a stellar second half for the Mustangs pouring in 13 of her 16 points after halftime.

Sophomore Brooklyn Seymour was outstanding with first double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

“We got big games from our post players tonight,” Gomer said. “It was nice to see Brooklyn come around.

If she slows down in the post she is tough to stop.”

Gomer also added it was nice to have senior Maddie DeHerrera in the lineup for the first time this season.

DeHerrera is coming back from injury.

After playing a baker’s dozen of nonleague games, Lakewood and Ralston Valley finally dove into conference play Saturday, Jan. 19.

The Mustangs defeated Chatfield

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71-35. The Tigers edged Dakota Ridge 57-56.

“I’m really pumped because now we have a target on our back because we’ve been beating them (5A Jeffco teams),” Bevington said about having already defeated Columbine, Dakota Ridge and Lakewood in non-league games. “It’s going to be harder, but I think we’ll come out stronger. I’m excited.”

While Lakewood’s record is very impressive, the Tigers have shown that they are very capable of contending for the conference title during the 8-game league game stretch.

“I don’t know what I’m going to get with this group right now. We are kind of consistently inconsistent, but we are getting consistent with giving a winning effort,” Poisson said. “I’m hopeful that this the team that shows up every night. This is the team we can win with.”

Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities.

For more Jeffco coverage, check out CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.

Lakewood senior Maddy Hubych, right, works inside on Ralston Valley sophomore Brooklyn Seymour (14) during the non-league game Jan. 15 at Ralston Valley High School.

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Mountain Vista coach Bob Wood admitted his team’s execution was AWOL. “We didn’t execute very well offensively,” said Wood. “We took a lot of contested hard shots and when you do that you don’t make very many.

We had 16 points at halftime and when you average 60 some points a game, it’s pretty hard to beat a good team.

“It was nice to be No. 1 but it all comes down to the end of the season, the RPI and all that stuff.

It’s a nice honor to have for the little while we had it. It made the game fun, people wanted to see it and it would have been nice to play a little better.”

Chap was ranked No. 1 for two weeks before losing to Lewis-Palmer, the top-ranked 4A team, on Jan. 3. Vista climbed into the top spot after the Wolverines’ loss for two weeks and it sure appears now that the Wolverines will be No. 1 again when CHSAANow.com releases its next poll on Jan. 21.

Chaparral was 21-5 last season before losing to eventual state champion Grandview in the Great 8, and the Wolverines were expected to be a title contender this season with 67.1 points a game returning.

However, 6-foot-6 All-State forward Ronnie DeGray III left Chaparral to play his senior year at Woodstock Academy in Connecticut.

The Wolverines might not match up as well against some teams without DeGray in the lineup, but the

players have pulled together and are playing like contenders.

“We loved Ronnie and it hurt when he left,” said Truesdale. “Just losing your friend and a buddy you get to play with and see every day for these guys was probably the hardest part, but he’s gone, we wish him luck and play with what we have.

“People ask me, do you have somebody to replace Ronnie DeGray?

You can’t replace Ronnie DeGray, but collectively you have to do what you can do. That’s what fun to see, is everybody step up. Obviously we would be better with him (DeGray), but we can be a good team without him.”

Koby Sanders, a 6-foot junior, leads the team with a 20.2 scoring average. Matthews is averaging 11 points and 5.9 rebounds a game while Tanner Giles is scoring 10.9 points and handing out 3.5 assist a game. Joseph Dalton, a 6-5 senior, and 6-6 junior Dalton Waldron have helped, along with Matthews give Chap a strong rebounding presence.

“Ronnie was a big loss,” said senior guard Tizell Lewis who adds five points a game to the Chap offense. “But our point guard Koby Sanders stepped in and is averaging more and Tanner Giles struggled at the beginning but now he is stepping up and Big Red (Waldron) in the middle is stepping up. Our bench players are playing well. It’s a team effort.”

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com or at 303-566-4083.

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Good News Breakfast to honor unsung heroes Committee seeks names of individuals, groups who have impacted lives in significant way STAFF REPORT

Ten “unsung heroes” who have significantly impacted the lives of Jefferson County residents will be honored at the 29th Good News Breakfast celebration in April.

Nominations of individuals our groups are being accepted now by the Good News Breakfast steering committee, and honorees will be recognized at the breakfast April 30 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. This year’s theme is “Unsung Heroes: Super Heroes Don’t Always Wear Capes.”

Anyone in Jefferson County can nominate a person or a group. Honorees are selected by the nominating committee meeting the following criteria: • Made noteworthy contribution(s) to improve the quality of life of others; • Improved and/or positively affected the lives and living conditions of individuals in our community; and

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FOR MORE INFO Nomination forms are available at www.goodnewsjeffco.org or from Lesa Moseley LesaM@jcmh.org.

Completed nomination forms should be received no later than Friday, Feb. 22. Mail to Good News Celebration, c/o Lesa Moseley, Jefferson Center for Mental Health, 4851 Independence Street, Suite 200, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, or email LesaM@jcmy.org To purchase tickets www.goodnewsjeffco.org or answers to questions, contact Jeanne at 303-432-5174 or email jeanne@jcmh.org • Went above and beyond to make a difference in their community and inspire others to give back.

If an individual is nominated because of his/ her job responsibilities, the nominator should explain how the individual goes above and beyond job requirements.

The purpose of the Good News Breakfast is to promote a sense of community, enhance and reaffirm spiritual values and recognize the good things happening in Jefferson County.

Volunteers from business, human services, faith community, education, and government organize the annual event, which traditionally draws over 500 people.

Titone said she wants to make sure people who are applying to rent are only charged what it costs to do the service that needs to be done. In addition, if the potential renter is denied, she wants them to be able to know why.

“We really feel that this is going to help a lot against discrimination in renting,” Titone said. “We really feel that this id the moral thing to do especially with the housing situation we have in Colorado.”

Another potential bill from Titone deals with continuing the consumer insurance council, an advocacy group that represents various communities that have interest in all types of insurance.

The final bill deals with municipal broadband and taking away hurdles involved in providing internet to underserved communities.

“Net neutrality was taken away from us at the federal level and the way they made the rule, the states cannot preempt it,” Titone said. “What we can do in lieu of net neutrality is work on competition.”

Public Notice Zenzinger, Titone and Representative Tracy KraftADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Tarp hold a Town Hall meeting every third Saturday Sealed bids for the construction of City of of Project the month.

Arvada, No. 18-DR-20, Project Title

2018 Miscellaneous Drainage will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 AM on February 5, 2019 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance Requirements, Project Special Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Performance and Payment Bond, Submittal Checklist and References, Sample documents, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: • City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 • www.bidnetdirect.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com on or after January 10, 2019. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non- refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 800 LF Furnish & Install RCP Storm Sewer 570 LF Furnish & Install PVC Storm Sewer 7 EA Furnish & Install Storm Sewer inlets 11 EA Furnish & Install Storm Sewer Manholes Miscellaneous items include concrete sidewalk replacement, connections to existing facilities, traffic control, and other appurtenances.

Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project.

A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications.

The Project Engineer for this work is Kris Gardner and can be reached at the following e-mail address: kgardner@arvada.org Matt Knight, P.E., CFM, City Engineer 8101 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 18-DR-20, Project Title 2018 Miscellaneous Drainage will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 AM on February 5, 2019 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance Requirements, Project Special Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Performance and Payment Bond, Submittal Checklist and References, Sample documents, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: • City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 • www.bidnetdirect.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com on or after January 10, 2019. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non- refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 800 LF Furnish & Install RCP Storm Sewer 570 LF Furnish & Install PVC Storm Sewer 7 EA Furnish & Install Storm Sewer inlets 11 EA Furnish & Install Storm Sewer Manholes Miscellaneous items include concrete sidewalk replacement, connections to existing facilities, traffic control, and other appurtenances.

Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project.

A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications.

The Project Engineer for this work is Kris Gardner and can be reached at the following e-mail address: kgardner@arvada.org Matt Knight, P.E., CFM, City Engineer 8101 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002

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ARVADA URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 The Arvada Urban Renewal Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing to consider a Final Amendment to its 2018 Budget on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at 5601 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite 210, Arvada, Colorado.

The proposed Final Amendment to the 2018 Budget is available for inspection by any interested elector during normal business hours at the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority office at 5601 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite 210, Arvada, CO. Any interested elector of the City of Arvada, Colorado, may file or register with the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority any objections to the proposed Final Amendment to the 2018 Budget at any time prior to its final approval scheduled for February 6, 2019.

ARVADA URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY Maureen Phair, Executive Director 5601 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite 210 Arvada, Colorado 80002 Legal Notice No.: 404218 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Public Notice

The following variances from the Land Development Code (LDC) have been requested: VAR2019-0001, George Blood, 7524 Reed St., to construct a carport set back six inches from the south (side) property line when Section 6.2.3 of the LDC requires a minimum setback of five feet.

Hearing will be held before the Board of Adjust-

The following variances from the Land Development Code (LDC) have been requested: VAR2019-0001, George Blood, 7524 Reed St., to construct a carport set back six inches from the south (side) property line when Section 6.2.3 of the LDC requires a minimum setback of five feet.

Hearing will be held before the Board of Adjustment on February 12, 2019, at 6:30 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 no later than 8 days prior to the hearing.

CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT /s/ Russ Rizzo, Secretary

City and County

Legal Notice No.: 404219 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

Bids and Settlements Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 18-DR-20, Project Title 2018 Miscellaneous Drainage will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 AM on February 5, 2019 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance Requirements, Project Special Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Performance and Payment Bond, Submittal Checklist and References, Sample documents, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: • City of Arvada Engineering Division -

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 19-WA-05, Project Title Simms Street 24” Water Transmission Main will be received at the office of the Director of Utilities until 10:00 AM on February 7, 2019 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance Requirements, Project Special Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Performance and Payment Bond, Submittal Checklist and References, Sample documents, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: • City of Arvada Utilities Department 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 • www.bidnetdirect.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com on or after January 17, 2019. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the Director of Utilities upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: • 5000 LF Furnish and Install 24” dia.

PVC Water Main Pipe • 1500 LF Furnish and Install 8” dia. PVC Water Main Pipe • 6 EA Furnish and Install 24” dia. Butterfly valve and box • 25 EA Furnish and Install 8” dia. Gate valve and box • Traffic control, asphalt removal and other miscellaneous items as required Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project.

A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications.

The Project Engineer for this work is Tim Hoos, P.E. and can be reached at the following e-mail address: thoos@arvada.org CITY OF ARVADA Jim Sullivan, Director Department of Utilities 8101 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80002

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Legal Notice No.: 404162 Publication Dates: January 17, 2019 January 24, 2019 January 31, 2019 Publisher: The Wheat Ridge Transcript Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 19-WA-05, Project Title Simms Street 24” Water Transmission Main will be received at the office of the Director of Utilities until 10:00 AM on February 7, 2019 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions, Insurance Requirements, Project Special Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Performance and Payment Bond, Submittal Checklist and References, Sample documents, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: • City of Arvada Utilities Department 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 • www.bidnetdirect.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com on or after January 17, 2019. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the Director of Utilities upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: • 5000 LF Furnish and Install 24” dia.

PVC Water Main Pipe • 1500 LF Furnish and Install 8” dia. PVC Water Main Pipe • 6 EA Furnish and Install 24” dia. Butterfly valve

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Legal Notice No.: 404168 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

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