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February 22, 2018F

President and CEO of the newly renamed West Metro Chamber

Five questions with Pam Bales

The West Chamber, which has served Jefferson County and the West Metro area for more than 70 years, has officially changed its name to the West Metro Chamber of Commerce.

A board of director’s branding committee spent most of 2017 talking with various members to see how they would feel about a name change, and we spoke to Pam Bales, president and CEO of the chamber, about the new name and what the future holds.

and businesspeople are changing the way business is done.

We want to stay relevant with our changing demographics. Our Young Professionals group has had a huge revival and they are asking for a different way to connect within the business community.

We’re working to attract those new millennials and entrepreneurs while providing the best programming for all of our members.

Our new mission is to build a strong community through collaboration, leadership development, education and advocacy.

And our vision is to be an organization of choice for businesses who value building a diverse, sustainable and prosperous community through collaborative business leadership

Why change the name?

The short answer is, people have been calling us the “West Metro Chamber” for years.

There is a South Metro Chamber, a Metro North Chamber and they just assume we are the West Metro Chamber.

The real reason for the change is that we’ve been expanding our reach over the last decade to the west metro

What challenges face businesses in the modern age?

As a chamber of commerce, one of the biggest challenges we face is truly the changing face of business. Everything is faster, we’re more closely connected than ever and we continue to be bombarded by information on an hourly basis. We believe that to continue to help businesses and

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Pam Bales says the name change more accurately reflects all of the Chamber’s members.

COURTESY PHOTO areas including Denver, the Denver Tech Center and all the way to Broomfield.

We felt the name change was more reflective of all of our members, in addition to

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Jefferson County.

What makes the West Metro Chamber different from its predecessor?

We realize our businesses

communities grow, the West Metro Chamber must be a catalyst for business growth, a convener for leaders and influencers, and a champion for stronger communities.

Heading into 2018, what are you and the chamber excited about?

It’s our members’ enthusiasm. We have a very engaged member base and we want to capture that energy and create more and more opportunities for our businesses to grow. We’ve got them all — from young professionals to seasoned professionals.

Watching diverse generations of businesspeople interact, change and grow is exciting.

What do you wish people knew about the Jeffco business community?

That we are collaborators. I believe we are truly a unique community, whether it is business, nonprofits, educators or even residents. We don’t work against each other — even if we don’t always agree with each other. Jeffco and the West Metro area has a reputation for working together to solve issues and make the “Gateway to the Rockies” the best place to live, work and play for all.

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February 22, 2018

Girl Scout cookies on sale in metro area Use the mobile app for updates on booth locations

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Jessa Baker, left, 12, and Diana Baker, 11, are students at Acres Green Elementary and are among those selling Girl Scout cookies.

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The wait for popular once-a-year sweet treats is over — Girl Scout cookies are available through March 11.

Residents looking for cookies can use the “Cookie Locator” online at www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org or on the Digital Cookie mobile app to find booth locations and receive email reminders. Created in 2017, the mobile app is a safe way for girls to

reach their goals. To purchase cookies online, customers must get an invite to shop at a Girl Scout’s personal website.

Colorado Girl Scouts also sell cookies door-to-door and in front of some retail stores. Each purchase supports more than 22,000 girls in developing five skills: goal-setting, decision-making, money management, people skills and business ethics, a news release from Girl Scouts of Colorado says.

“Girl Scout Cookie time is all about teaching girls lifelong business skills,” Stephanie Foote, president and CEO of the Colorado branch, said in the release. “The proceeds from these

girl-led businesses go to fund all the adventures you get to have as a Girl Scout.”

The Girl Scouts Hometown Heroes/ Gift of Caring program gives customers the opportunity to purchase a package of cookies to donate to the Scouts’ heroes, which include nonprofits, food banks, military and law enforcement.

This year, S’mores and gluten-free Toffee-tastic cookies cost $5 per box.

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their tax liability. This occurs because they inherit your original purchase price as their cost basis, whereas if they inherit the property through your will, the basis for them is stepped up to the fair market value of the home at the time of the inheritance. Again, this requires that you not move out of the house more than 3 years prior to passing.

If one of a married couple moves out, the $500,000 exemption is preserved by the other spouse as long as the absent spouse is still alive, providing the couple sells the house within 3 years of the last spouse moving out.

Again, I am not a tax advisor, and am only recounting what I have been told by tax and estate-planning professionals. Consult your own tax professional before acting on anything I have said in this article. If you don’t have a tax advisor, I can help you find one.

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Fortunately, the recently enacted tax reform bill retains the $250,000 exemption from capital gains tax for a single person, and the $500,000 exemption for a married couple. If you bought your house for, say, $30,000, in the 1960s, it’s quite possible that it’s worth 10 or 20 times that amount now, resulting in the possibility of capital gains taxation.

I am not a CPA or tax advisor, but I can share some of what I’ve learned about strategies to avoid capital gains taxation on the sale of your home.

If you’re a couple thinking that you might want to sell before you both die, consider selling before one of you dies, or your $500,000 exemption will be cut in half. Remember that you have to have lived in your home for at least two of the five years prior to sale date, in order to have that exemption, so if you recently moved into, for example, an assisted living facility, you’ll need to sell it within three years of your move or you’ll lose the exemption.

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February 22, 2018F

Six questions with Jeopardy! champion Martin Cunningham Arvada resident, accountant, three-game Jeopardy! winner

ber, I got an email from the contestant coordinator. I filmed in November and my shows aired Feb. 8, 9, 12 and 13.

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What’s your background and profession?

I’ve been working a little over a decade for a property management company in downtown Denver.

I’ve been doing the accounting for the office, tenant relations and working with general contractors. It’s been more than just accounting and it’s been fun to do that. I got my degree in English. I thought maybe I would write a book. But I’ve never done that.

So, I’ve been doing accounting now for about 30 years.

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How did you get into “Jeopardy!”?

My wife and daughter refer to it as a “bucket-list” item. I’ve never considered it as something I needed to do before I die, but it’s something I’ve wondered about doing since I was a kid. I remember watching the old daytime version on NBC with Art Fleming and thinking how fun it was to answer the questions. I love playing at home and a lot of people asked me “Why don’t you go on this?”

Martin Cunningham of Arvada, right, appeared on Jeopardy! for four episodes this month. He won three games. He’s seen here with show host Alex Trebek.

COURTESY PHOTO What was the audition process like?

In 2010 they started having the audition process where you could take a test online. The first time I did it, it was on a whim. It’s a 50-question test and 15 seconds to answer each question. They told us that last year 77,000 people took the online test and they call about 2,000 people to audition on a yearly basis. The first time I took the test I was surprised to get an email a couple months later inviting me to the auditions. So, I flew to L.A. It was kind of quick and didn’t hear a whole lot from them after. Once you’ve shown up for the auditions, they can call you for up to a year and a half after. In that time they don’t want you doing

any other game shows. And you can’t retake the test — you’re just waiting.

The next time I took the test was 2014.

I got contacted again for an audition.

This time they were doing them in Denver. Same thing. There’s another 50-question test and they play you through a mock game — like a screen test. Another year and a half and nothing. Then, this last year I did it again. I got the letter. I thought, “How many times am I going to be doing this?” I went to the audition in Denver again. This time, I went in with a different approach. The gal who ran the audition was funny. She kept us all loose. I think it made for a good screen test. About two months later in Octo-

How was it being on the show?

I think the moment just overtakes you. And then you’re on camera and playing the game. I have to admit, when I watched the first aired show I couldn’t remember what the categories were. They had one about the Grammy Phone and a play on words in the next round, the Grandma Phone. So the first round it was all about music and recordings and the second round was about grandma getting her new phone and the apps. We were all laughing at that . . . And at the end, I didn’t know the final question, but thankfully neither did the secondplace guy and I had enough of a lead to keep it. But it was nerve-wracking.

And you won three games, how did that make you feel?

It was so fun to win the first game.

Alex comes over and shakes your hand and talks with you. You can hear the music playing and the audience applauding. My total three-game winnings were $65,900. Currently I’m on the top tournament list. That will change when there are more five-game winners, but it’s neat being on there for now. It was fun and I had a great time competing.

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February 22, 2018

Officer-involved shootings in Arvada followed by prescribed process Two January incidents were first in four years

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An unprecedented start to 2018 left two suspects dead and members of the Arvada Police Department under investigation following two officerinvolved shootings in January.

“It’s been a horrible month and a half,” said David Snelling, detective with the Arvada Police Department.

At the same time the Arvada Police Department was handling the two January shootings, many in the department were also attending funerals for area law enforcement killed in the line of duty.

“I think it brings up concerns for law enforcement nationwide, especially Colorado,” Snelling said. “I really hope it’s a trend that changes.”

In Arvada, the last officer-involved shooting prior to January was in 2014.

In that context, Jill McGranahan, public relations coordinator for the Arvada Police Department, called January’s shootings “unprecedented.”

“I think it speaks to the intensity of the encounters our officers are facing on a daily basis,” she said.

On Jan. 14, Arvada Police officers pursued suspect Erick Michael Deleon, 25. The department reports that Deleon was carrying a handgun when confronted by police and that he raised his weapon in the direction of Arvada officers. An officer fired, striking Deleon with a non-fatal shot. The department reports that Deleon then turned his weapon on himself and shot himself in the head. Later, the Jefferson County coroner concluded that Deleon died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Two weeks later, officers once again shot at a suspect, the evening of Jan. 31. Arvada police were in pursuit of Adrian Valdez, 39. This time, a K9 was assisting them. It’s reported that Valdez was armed with a knife and after several commands to drop the weapon, he instead charged at the officers and the K9. Officers shot Valdez. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Both incidents are now under

Arvada police officers train in use-of-force techniques 16 hours per year. COURTESY PHOTO investigation by the Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), which is made up of members of Jefferson County law enforcement agencies and members of the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office.

The officers involved have been placed on administrative duty, per standard operating procedure, during the ongoing CIRT investigation.

“This is one of the most traumatic things they can be involved in,” Snelling said, of officers involved in shooting a suspect. “It’s not ... punishment, but time to process.”

Counseling is required for officers during this time to ensure there are no lingering issues and that they are fit for duty mentally.

The CIRT team was established in Jefferson County in 1990 to investigate any discharge of a firearm by a law enforcement officer which resulted in death or injury.

The incident is investigated by law enforcement agencies outside of the one involved in the incident to maintain transparency.

“We can say with great confidence that we have been a leader with the state in the way we investigate

officer-involved shootings,” said First Judicial District Attorney Pete Weir.

“We’ve always been committed to making sure we have an independent investigation that is transparent and accountable to the public.”

The fundamental principle, Weir said, is that they don’t want a department investigating a shooting involving their own officer.

At the conclusion of CIRT investigation, the findings are reported to the district attorney, who reviews the investigation in its entirety, and in relation to the applicable law, and then makes a decision as to whether the shooting was legally justified.

There is a hoped-for three-week timeline put on investigations, depending on the complexity of the case.

If the shooting is determined to be not justified, legal charges will be brought against the officer involved.

By law, the DA will then publish a letter online detailing the charges.

“It’s critically important to me that there is trust in the process,” Weir said.

While Jefferson County has been doing this for decades, legislation passed in 2015 requires all Colorado

law enforcement agencies and district attorneys to develop a protocol for participating in a multi-agency team to conduct the investigation, or review, of incidents involving the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer resulting in injury or death.

This came about because larger agencies, such as Denver and Aurora, previously conducted their own investigations, Weir explained.

“I’m not being critical of that practice, they felt they could compartmentalize,” Weir said. “That has not been what we felt to be the best practice in Jeffco. That’s why the agency involved is not involved in the investigation.”

On average the CIRT team investigates two to five cases a year.

“We understand the importance of the incidents to the community,” Weird said.

“Certainly the impact on the person who was shot and their family. But also the impact on the officers involved. There are traumatic instances even when its justified. This shakes an individual to the bones and we have a responsibility to investigate thoroughly, but also be sensitive to those involved.”

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Jeffco library foundation receives more than $68,000 installation of a Crawl and Explore Discovery Center in the children’s area of the Columbine Library.

• City of Golden: $1,510 — to support the Golden Library’s Library for All program. The library district’s Library for All programs offer activities, library exploration and more to adults with disabilities and their caregivers, providing a low-stress, entertaining and whimsical chance to just have fun and enjoy life.

• City of Lakewood: $12,000 — to support audio-visual presentation equipment in community meeting rooms at the district’s Belmar and Lakewood libraries.

• City of Wheat Ridge: $1,300 — to buy supplies for the Wheat Ridge Library.

• FirstBank: $1,500 — to support the library’s Summer Reading program.

Summer Reading is designed to keep kids reading over the summer so that they maintain or improve grade-level

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Grants and donations to the Jefferson County Library Foundation totaling $68,510 will support Jefferson County Public Library programs and services.

“We are grateful to our municipal, corporate and foundation partners for their generous support of library amenities, early childhood literacy, summer reading, STEM Girls and other library programs,” said Tami Bandimere, president of the library foundation. “Their generous contributions help JCPL support shared community outcomes in kindergarten reading readiness, grade-level proficiencies in reading, writing and math, and business and entrepreneurial success.”

The 2017 grants and donations include: • Buell Foundation: $16,600 — $4,100 to support 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and $12,500 to support the

proficiencies in reading.

• Golden Civic Foundation: $2,500 — to support the DIY/Makerspace at the Golden Library.

• Jefferson County Public Schools: $1,000 — to support the district’s Summer Reading Buddies program in Edgewater at Citizens Park. Older teens volunteered to be buddies and read along with younger children on Saturday afternoons in the park. The grant was used to purchase a variety of books in English and Spanish to give away to program participants.

• Kinder Morgan Foundation: $3,000 — to support Summer Reading.

• LeadersCove: $5,000 — to support a naming opportunity at the Columbine Library.

• On Tap/Coors Credit Union: $4,000 — to support the library’s signature Stories & Stout, Ales & Tales program.

This adult-themed program highlighted local craft breweries through a six-week passport program focused on

visiting partner breweries.

• Rose Community Foundation: $8,100 — to support two early childhood literacy programs, Raise a Reader and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Raise a Reader programs were offered in the fall of 2017 at all district locations to connect parents and caregivers with the resources they need to help their children gain important pre-reading skills. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is offered at all locations to encourage parents and caregivers to read at least 1,000 books to their babies and toddlers to help them be ready for school.

• Solera Bank: $1,500— - to support the library’s 2017 Raise a Reader programs.

• Verizon Foundation: $10,000 — to support the STEM Girls program and competition at the Golden Library.

• Voelbel Family Fund: $1,000 — to support diversity and inclusion services.

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Residents loudly oppose homeless coalition’s proposal Colorado Coalition for the Homeless wants to build facility on Federal Center land

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The first large-scale open meeting hosted by the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless about its possible ownership of 59 undeveloped acres near the Federal Center in Lakewood on Feb. 8 at Alameda High School didn’t offer much in the way of new information for concerned residents.

What it did offer, and what many of the more than 100 people in attendance took advantage of, was an opportunity to vent their frustration and anger about the proposed project to the coalition, the federal government and city council.

“You’re going to bring in mentally ill people, drug addicts and who knows what else, all of whom have been chased out of Denver,” said resident Jerry Wilson. “When is enough enough?”

The coalition held the meeting as part of the application process to take ownership of the property.

“With housing prices going through the roof in the Denver area, we’re seeing more and more people becom-

Residents queue up to ask questions of Colorado Coalition for the Homeless staff during a packed open house at Alameda High School on Feb. 8.

PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER ing homeless, especially families. For many, this is their first time experiencing it,” ohn Parvensky, the coalition’s president and CEO, said at the beginning of the meeting.

“According to Jeffco schools, there are as many 2,700 homeless students in the school district, and we want to help all these people find a stable place to stay.”

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Most of the speakers who opposed the proposal — many vehemently so — were less concerned about families than about homeless from other counties and cities gathering in one place in the middle of Lakewood. One speaker called it building a ghetto in the city.

Despite Parvensky’s assurances that a priority would be given to homeless who already stay in Jeffco, residents said they were frustrated there would be no way to guarantee a person lives in the county.

Other concerns included fear of increased crime — especially car break-ins and retail theft at businesses in the area, which would take the time and resources of an already busy Lakewood Police Department — traffic woes and the addition of more children to neighborhood schools.

In response to several of these comments, Parvensky said most of the people and students are already in the area, and providing this needed housing, as well as mental health and vocational services, would help them get off the street and onto a better life.

But although most speakers commended the coalition for its goals and work, they came back to a universal concern — the proposed project’s size.

The final plans are still in the works, but the coalition is looking at two phases: The first would be temporary housing options for about 250 homeless people on the site, and could include trailers, geodesic domes and large tents, as well as solar panels to help power the campus.

Down the road, the organization would like to build 500 to 600 permanent affordable housing units in apartment buildings on the site, capable of housing 1,000 people. The coalition is considering turning about 12 acres in the northern section of the property into a solar panel farm.

“The scale of this project is kind of terrifying,” said Shannon O’Hara, owner of the nearby Goddard School of Lakewood.

TIMELINE OF 59-ACRE SALE

• October 2015: The 59 acres are put forth as a joint project between Lakewood and the General Services Administration, which owns the land. In exchange for the land, the city would build a new laboratory at the Federal Center.

• January 2016: Due to concern from residents and some city council members about a lack of information and time to do the necessary groundwork, negotiations end.

• May 10, 2017: The property is put on sale in an online auction. Bidders must make a deposit of $95,000 to show they are serious about taking ownership of the land.

• July 25, 2017: Colorado Coalition for the Homeless files an injunction against the GSA, asking to halt the sale until the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has a chance to determine if the land could be used for homeless services.

• July 27, 2017: The original auction had been scheduled to close on this date, but the government extends the auction until Sept.

8 while it reviews the coalition’s injunction.

• Sept. 25, 2017: HUD releases a letter stating the land could be used for homeless services, and orders the GSA to cancel its online auction.

• Oct. 6, 2017: HUD formally pronounces the land suitable for homeless housing, giving the coalition time to submit an application to the Department of Health and Human Services regarding its interest in the property.

• Dec. 26, 2017: The coalition submits initial application to Department of Health and Human Services to take ownership of the property.

• Jan. 23, 2018: HHS approves the plan submitted by the coalition, which moves the organization on to the next step: supplying detailed financing and operational plans for the $120 million project by March 9, again to the HHS. Perhaps the most cited concern of the evening was the environmental SEE HOMELESS, P9

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safety of the land. For many years, the northern acres of the site (where the coalition proposes to set up the solar farm) were used as a landfill for a variety of materials, including asbestos.

While the materials have been buried, and the General Services Administration, which owns the property, said there are no restrictions to building on it, many residents worried about exposing the homeless to potentially dangerously toxic land.

“We cannot do our own land tests until we have a lease with the federal government, but we will do them if we get the lease,” Parvensky said. “We will not take ownership of the land if it is dangerous for people to live on.”

As an alternative to a use that is solely for the homeless, several speakers spoke in favor of a mixed-use housing project, which would blend different housing options. The 59 acres are zoned Mixed-Use Core Transit (M-C-T), which allows for high-density residential and retail.

Anger was directed at Mayor Adam Paul, who was on hand with several other city council members, for not advocating for this kind of project.

Since it is now a federal matter, Lakewood has no say over the site or the decisions made there, despite many residents’ wishes.

“I’m here like most of you are to learn tonight,” Paul said. “I have said many times before that I support the work done by the coalition, but I have many concerns about this project and

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless wants to lease the 59 acres of undeveloped land near the Federal Center and St. Anthony Hospital to build a development for temporary housing for the homeless and, later, affordable housing units. It also is proposing a solar panel farm on the property.

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FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR SITE USE As part of the federal regulations under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is hemmed in when it comes to land use.

• The plan has to use the entire 59 acres — it must to be all or nothing.

• The site uses cannot be mixed.

• Development on the site has to solely focus on assisting the homeless.

• The site has to be put into use within three years.

do not support this use.”

The coalition’s original injunction was filed under the McKinney-Vento

Homeless Assistance Act, which requires federal agencies to identify and make available surplus federal

.

John Parvensky, president and CEO of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, answers questions from residents at an open house on Feb. 8 about the 59 acres of undeveloped federal property in Lakewood.

property, such as buildings and land, for use by states, local governments and nonprofit agencies to assist homeless people.

The coalition may not have received the same levels of loud applause as those who spoke against the project, but about five people did step up to advocate for the coalition’s plan and work.

“I believe in my heart that everybody is worthy of dignity, and know the coalition would not build a housing facility that would hurt homeless people,” said resident Annie Carter.

“These people are here already, so let’s take care of our neighbors.”

Rick Roberts, with the Legacy Grace Community Development Association, a nonprofit that works to provide affordable housing options to those in need, even chided the audience for its reaction to the project.

“This is an indictment of all of us and our community, because it seems like we really don’t care,” he said.

“There is no simple or easy solution, and there’s a lot of factors to consider.

But if you don’t like this plan, come up with something better.”

The coalition aims to hold more meetings as the project progresses, and with concerns about zoning ahead, even if it is approved, residents are gearing up for a long debate.

“I feel like I was hit in the face by a baseball bat, because we have no say in what you are able to do,” said resident Laura Magee.

“If you think the community is going to lay down and allow this, you are mistaken.”

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February 22, 2018F

`Urban Conversion’ prepares to film third season The PBS docu-series highlights sustainable lifestyles

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BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

One of the original wheat farms in Arvada will be the setting for the filming of seasons three and four of the docu-series “Urban Conversion,” which airs on PBS. The show centers around businessman Rodman Schley and his free-spirited wife, Gina, as they combine their passions — film and farming — within the confines of their city lifestyle.

During the first two seasons, the couple learned skills such as backyard beekeeping and animal husbandry, as well as exploring green homebuilding.

For the third season, they are integrating lessons learned over the past two seasons into their new project, a recently purchased farm estate in Arvada.

“We’re just really happy that this show will spotlight the city of Arvada,” Rodman said. “It’s our home and we love being here. Arvada being ground zero for this nationally televised show is cool and that makes us really happy.”

Schley has lived in Arvada for 20 years. When he married Gina in 2004, she joined him there. The town

became their community and they put down roots — Gina helped create the Rose Roots Community Garden in Northwest Arvada.

“We’ve built really strong relationships with the people and the city of Arvada — it’s our tribe,” Rodman said.

Around the same time the garden was beginning, Gina was trying to make her husband more conscious of his urban footprint.

“Gina was a little more earth-friendly and conscious,” Rodman said. “She was wanting me to go out and learn these things. I was resistant a bit.”

But he did, and the results were often funny. The couple wanted to share these scenes with others and also educate a larger community.

They filmed their first episode of “Urban Conversion” in 2012 with an urban farmer in Denver and another with a backyard beekeeper in Eldorado Springs.

Then they reached out to the White House. To their surprise, they were invited to film episode three with White House chef Sam Kass in Michelle Obama’s backyard garden.

In 2013, Rocky Mountain PBS picked up those three episodes. The show became syndicated in 2015 and it is now aired in 33 states.

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SHANNA FORTIER “We weren’t expecting it,” Rodman said. “We just wanted to do a little show to make small changes in Colorado.”

The Schleys rounded out the first season with eight episodes, one of which focused on homebrewing in Arvada.

A six-episode second season, spotlighting sustainable living, followed.

The couple believed they should combine the two themes for a third season, but struggled to find a property.

One day, Rodman walked past the farm, which was about a mile from the Schleys’ current home in Arvada. It was perfect for the show. The next day, they saw it was for sale.

“This property was a culmination of everything we hoped for for season three,” Gina said. “Farmland is usually far out of town, but we wanted to find something that was still an urban environment.”

The property on Kline Drive was originally a 300-acre wheat farm — one of the originals in the area. The house on the property was built in 1949. Most of the acreage has now been transformed into the neighborhood homes that surround the old property, but a large piece of the original property still remains.

“We feel like this is a little treasure that we found here in the suburbs,” Gina said. “We have some big dreams for the property to farm it and revive the house.

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The plan is to make the home into a high-performance house with sustainable resources and resurrect the soil to grow lavender and specialty cut flowers that will be sold to the public.

The house and the property will be brought back to life on camera for seasons three and four of the show, expected to cover several years. The episodes will be filmed around themes — soil, marble, wood, water.

“We look at life, and our worlds are big,” Rodman said. The show “is about taking people who are inundated by so many things and getting them to take a closer look at how they’re living their lives. I think that leads to a deeper connection of place and community.”

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February 22, 2018

Retiring Arvada Police Chief Don Wick hugs former Arvada City Manager Craig Kocian at a retirement celebration. SHANNA FORTIER

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Arvada to hold national search for next police chief STAFF REPORT

Following the retirement of Arvada Police Chief Don Wick, the city will conduct a national recruitment for it’s next chief of police.

“This decision should not be interpreted as a sign that I do not value any of our internal candidates,” said Arvada City Manager Mark Deven.

“In fact, I believe our internal candidates will compete very well in a national recruitment because we have an excellent police department staffed and supported by excellent leaders, officers, and civilian employees. I am very confident that any internal candidate will be among all candidates that would merit serious consideration.”

The selection process will allow

JEOPARDY FROM PAGE 4

Now that the show had aired, what kind of feedback have you gotten?

It’s been fun. We announced it at work and we had watch parties with friends and family. The best story so far was at the grocery store in Arvada.

My daughter and I were walking around and there was this guy. He looked and me, I looked at him. He smiled and nodded and he goes, “Hey, you look like that guy who’s been winning on Jeopardy! the last couple of nights. Isn’t that neat to see a local guy from Arvada doing that?” My daughter and I started laughing and I said, “I am that guy.” And he said, “My mom and I watch that show all the time.”

He took out his phone and we took a

opportunities for city employees and community members to meet the final candidates and offer formal and informal feedback.

It is anticipated that the new chief of police will be announced by early summer.

More information on timing and process will be provided as it becomes available.

“The selection of Arvada’s next chief of police is a major decision which will impact our organization and community for years to come,” Deven said.

Ed Brady, who served as deputy chief under Wick, is currently serving as the interim Arvada police chief.

Wick retired on Dec. 15 after 32 years of service. picture together for his mom.

What now?

Now that I’ve done this I’d love to share it with other people. There are guidelines they give you for how to play the game and relax and feel comfortable about it. I think they also work in life in whatever you do.

They say “play your game” — which I thought was a neat analogy . . . Do it the way you’re comfortable. And I think I tried to do that when I was on the show. Before we left the studio, we took a picture under one of their posters that said, “Never Stop Questioning.”

I thought that was a neat philosophy to have through life. I want to find a way to talk to young people about that and just see what comes of it . . . I think there were some life lessons that I got from it that hopefully someone else can learn from.

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February 22, 2018F

VOICES

That moment when the impossible becomes possible

D

uring last week’s ice drop, I found myself on a couple of inches of the ALCHEMY slick stuff in the parking lot at work. As I shuffled along in my winter boots, I had visions of myself on sharp thin blades, whisking around and leaping into the air for a triple toe loop or the king of them all, the quad Lutz. Instead, I Andrea Doray just clutched my coffee go-mug even more securely and

accomplished and what they achieve when they are in the spotlight, I have one question: How do you do it for the first time?

How do you hurtle off an upwardsloping ramp, turn yourself heelsover-head with a snowboard strapped to your feet, flipping or twisting the rest of your body before you land in a swimming pool for training? How do you tell your entire body to balance on that one blade after you have projected yourself above the ice and rotated four times?

Seriously, how do you do that for the first time?

I think about my first episodes on

slid flat-footed to the front door.

Yes, I have been watching the Olympics … soaking them in, gobbling them up. The Winter Games are my favorite, maybe because – at one time or another – I have actually twirled around in ice skates or tried a slalom run at one of the little competitions at the ski areas.

And, perhaps especially because of these amateur efforts, I am in wonderment. I am awestruck by the execution of figure skating technical components. I am breathless at the speed and skill of downhill skiers.

Most importantly, though, with all this admiration for what they have

my mountain bike or the first time I got some air on the slopes, and it seems that I, well … just went for it.

Sure, I already knew how to ride a bike or how to ski, and I had watched a lot of people who knew how it should be done, but, ultimately, it was me putting my body out there and trying it for the first time.

In the spirit of my word of the year, “can,” I want to take this first-time concept beyond what we do in athletics. What else is hard to do for the first time?

Run for office? Learn a language, SEE DORAY, P13

The importance of filling young souls

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Urgent information A lot of us have noticed that our area now has quite a few new urgent care centers and emergency rooms.

These clinics are fine for an illness that is not a true emergency, but urgent enough that you can’t wait for a doctor’s appointment.

Free-standing Emergency Rooms are more sophisticated, have imaging and other types of equipment, as well as trained personnel that are more like to a hospital. Many patients do not have a family physician these days. Due to creative billing it is

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possible to end up with charges not covered by your insurance which could run into the hundreds or thousands of dollars. Be aware and ask questions so that you will not receive unexpected billings.

If you think you have a life-threatening situation, call 911, do not drive anywhere!

Here are some questions to ask the urgent care center before driving there.

Ask if they accept your insurance plan, and get the name of the person that is giving you information. Ask if

all the physicians at the clinic will accept your insurance plan. When you get there, tell them that if any services are not covered by your insurance plan, you wish to be notified first. It is important that you ask if they plan to bill this out as an emergency, if it is not a true emergency your insurance may not pay that charge. This could be hundreds of dollars.

William F Hineser, Arvada

he news out of Florida last Wednesday was too familiar.

This incident was slightly different, in that there was obviously a breakdown of law enforcement, both from a “watchlist” standpoint and follow-through-on-known-threats standpoint. Still, I wonder if this wasn’t just a tragic failure of education — if only he would have learned how to read, he could have seen all HITTING the signs that say a HOME school is a “gun-free zone.”

However, the particulars of this incident aside, I do agree with everybody on every side of the aisle that we see this too much. And it can’t just be the ubiquitous presence of guns in our American life, Michael Alcorn and it can’t just be the incredible violence that is portrayed in every facet of our entertainments.

Surely, those are important ingredients in a toxic cocktail that has polluted our national soul; but those ingredients exist for all 320 million of us — why do they only find tragic expression in a few?

When I was growing up, I loved to play “Dungeons and Dragons.”

At the time, there was a movement to

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LETTERS FROM PAGE 12

Selective memory about speech A letter in the Feb. 8 edition “A Negative State” chastised the Democrats for being somber and quiet during the State of the Union speech and he was correct however there wasn’t much to applaud to and this president did his own applauding what he said. But that is his big ego showing through.

In my many years of watching the speeches there has never been a president to applaud at his own words.

However, Mr. Hineser has a short memory of how the Republicans did the exact same thing when Obama did his speeches and once even a Republican hollered out during one of Obama’s speeches calling him a liar, which is unheard of.

Also, he forgets how all the Republicans stood on the steps of the US Congress Bldg.after Obama became president and “Vowed” to not pass any legislation that this president wanted and they pretty much did exactly that other than minor laws presented.

So, best look how poorly this president is at representing our country with his big ego, sarcastic remarks/ tweets, lying, an accused sex predator for years, and firing almost all his cabinet to date.

None of this I find anything to smile or applaud.

But apparently the Republicans who stand for him do.

Mary Mack, Arvada

DORAY FROM PAGE 12

start a new job, become a parent? Love someone? Lose someone?

Eleanor Roosevelt, whom I admire, is attributed this quote: “Do one thing every day that scares you.” (Happens to me each time I drive the interstate, but I bet that’s not what she meant.)

Think of it, though. One thing. Every day. That scares you.

Does it have to be a new thing, or

No respect Honor and respect are not guaranteed regardless of your position, they are earned! I’m quite sure you have heard the command: “Do unto others...” Our current occupier of the Oval Office respects only one person, himself !! His persistent lies, government by tweeting, distaste for anyone other than whites, an accused sexual predator and more ... what’s there to respect?

Jane Truesdell, Arvada Nothing sensible about current growth The minute developers heard a growth limit was in the wind, they began telling us how much we needed all the new housing. You mean for all the rich pot-heads pouring across our borders or the lawyers, real estate brokers & land developers that can afford what they’re building these days? But there won’t be any affordable homes, they say. My daughter and I looked at condos in Arvada after she graduated from college. A smallish one-bedroom condo was just under $300,000 along with a healthy homeowner association fee. Isn’t it great how all this growth is keeping home prices down? Keep in mind that when the next recession hits, that condo will be worth half as much virtually overnight.

But even if their talking points were true, do we have the infrastructure to support the present growth rate? How about present roads and highways?

How many years ago was the T-Rex project on I-25? Do they plan to widen it more? Any new freeways planned?

According to a previous Jeffco

can it be something scary you’re working on, such as the new job or the new love? And can you skip a day? Or can it be something that once was routine, but is now scary again?

We all face challenges, opportunities, joys and struggles in our daily lives. I wonder if knowing that even the hardest things all have to be done for the first time makes it just a little easier to try.

Andrea Doray is a writer who wishes you world peace and personal serenity.

Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray. com.

school board member, 100 percent of school bonds go to build new schools.

Vote no on those and perhaps the builders will build their own schools.

It’s now estimated that Arvada’s subs in the Rocky Flats region will require $200,000,000 in new schools. Looked at your property tax bill lately? Does the Arvada city council care?

Dan Hayes, Golden About my abortion letter In response to the comment about abortion with regards to my prior letter to the editor which elicited numerous responses: Do not jump to conclusions based upon false assumptions.

I’m neither for nor against abortions.

There are consequences for every action, and people should be held accountable for their actions. What I’m against are people that feel their morals standard are right and should be forced upon others through legislation. You say why should you pay for abortions though taxes that go to

Plan Parenthood. I say why should I pay for an abortion or for someone to have babies that they can’t afford, through taxes that go to child credits, the CHIP program, daycare credits, school lunch programs and Medicaid.

In the same vain why should I pay for affordable housing for the homeless and treatment for drug addicts.

We as a nation are a Constitutional Republic. Our economy is based on capitalism, however, more and more we are looking like Socialist and if we are not careful we will end up like Greece, a bankrupt nation. Do you want your taxes to go to things that will enhance society as a whole and bolster the economy or do you want you tax dollars to go to welfare?

And for people out there who want to take the moral high ground on abortion you should be out there adopting children that are in the foster care system or volunteering your time or money at an orphanage.

Wayne Rosala, Lakewood

OBITUARIES WATSON

Rodney Lee Watson

Rodney Lee Watson, 71, of Clyde, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2018. He was born on November 3, 1946 in Denver, CO to the late Norman T Watson and Betty June (nee Speckman) Watson.

Rodney graduated from Arvada High School (Colorado) in 1965 and joined the United States Marine Corps, serving his country proudly in Vietnam. While in Vietnam, Rodney was involved in several major combat missions.

He loved collecting antiques, especially antique toys and Christmas decorations. Rodney had been involved in AA for many years and had sponsored over 50 people through the years.

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He is survived by his daughters, Leah Watson of Columbia, SC and Charlotte Corwin of Vermillion, OH; grandchildren, Matthew and Allison Corwin; brothers, Steven Watson and Norman Watson; sisters, Barbara Cowley, Donna Ryno, Kathy Hunt, Cindy Watson and Christine Watson.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at Eastman Funeral Home, Greenwich, Ohio at 11 am on Saturday, February 24, 2018. His inurnment will take place in Fort Logan National Cemetery at a later date.

Condolences may be shared online by visiting www.eastmanfuneralhome.com

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Mix of local, national issues loom large in race for governor Some pundits believe referendum on Trump could weigh heavy

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Affordable housing. Crowded highways. Crumbling roads. More money for schools. A safe retirement for public employees. The fate of young immigrants.

The issues stretch across rural and urban lines, promising to focus the

2018 governor’s race on what matters most to local residents.

But in the eyes of Eric Sondermann, a Colorado commentator who made a name for himself analyzing public opinion, another key element also will affect the outcome: President Donald Trump.

Some experts say his hard-line stances on legal immigration and undocumented immigrants who arrived as children — and even his character and behavior — could wind up hand-

ing Republicans a handicap and force them to decide how far to the fringe they’ll go.

GOP leaders from metroarea counties, however, see things differently. Some say Trump won’t be a factor and that Coloradans will be focused on local issues. Others maintain he could benefit Republicans’ efforts to get elected.

Just how much any issue — local or national — will color the contest remains to be seen. Here’s what political experts and party officials around Colorado have

to say about the governor’s race that voters will decide in November.

Where budget meets the road “You ever try to get on I-25 on Friday at rush hour?” asked Joe Webb, Jefferson County Republican Party chair.

“When it takes people an hour and a half to get from Lakewood to Westminster, they’re gonna want everything fixed.”

That concern, along with spending on education and Colorado’s publicpension program, PERA, will be top state-specific issues in the race, SEE GOVERNOR, P17

Parties look for front-runners to emerge in crowded field Some big names who left the race would have been among the favorites for governor

IN THE POLLS

WHAT THEY’VE RAISED SO FAR

Polis

Johnston

Stapleton

Kennedy

Ginsburg

Lynne

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Coffman

Mitchell

Gaiter

Lopez

Barlock

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Former Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo — known for his hardline stance against illegal immigration — was shaping up to be the GOP front-runner for this year’s governor’s race, some pundits believe.

Then, Tancredo dropped out of the race Jan. 30 due to lower-than-desired fundraising.

On the Democratic side, U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, D-Boulder — who pushes for Colorado to transition to 100 percent renewable energy use by 2040 — has emerged as a favorite, according to some pundits and polling.

Polis and former state Sen. Mike Johnston, D-Denver, are leading the Democrats’ in campaign donations with about $1.5 million each. On the Republican side, state Treasurer Walker Stapleton held the top fundraising spot with about $1 million.

But in a packed field, the path to the nomination isn’t plowed clear.

Joe Webb, Jefferson County Republican Party chair, said after Tancredo’s exit, Stapleton, a second-cousin of former President George W. Bush, appears to have the top spot on the GOP side.

“Followed by Victor Mitchell and maybe (state Attorney General) Cynthia Coffman,” Webb said.

In Webb’s analysis, Stapleton, Coffman, former state Rep. Mitchell, who is a businessman from Castle Rock, and Doug Robinson — Mitt Romney’s nephew — would have petitioned to be candidates on the ballot rather than try to beat Tancredo for the traditional party assembly vote, the state counterpart to the national party conventions that select presidential nominees.

“Everyone expected him to overwhelmingly win the assembly,” Webb said. “The fact that (he dropped out)

The following are the gubernatorial candidates who have received the largest amount of campaign donations, according to figures available through the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office as of Feb. 13: • Jared Polis, Boulder, Democrat: $1.5 million • Mike Johnston, Denver, Democrat: $1.5 million

• Walker Stapleton, Denver, Republican: $1 million • Cary Kennedy, Denver, Democrat: $839,835 • Noel Ginsburg, Denver, Democrat: $686,521 • Donna Lynne, Denver, Democrat $673,741 • Doug Robinson, Centennial, Republican: $360,763 • Cynthia Coffman, Denver, Republican: $99,969

means the assembly is up for grabs in a big, big way.

“Somebody’s gonna have to fill the void that Tancredo supporters had.”

Tancredo set up a potential split in the party, according to Webb.

That Tancredo was willing to get out of the race when he was a front-runner was a “selfless act” to ensure the nominee wouldn’t repel some Republican voters in the general election, Webb said, but he also knows 50 or 60 people who left the GOP and came back to the party because Tancredo was the nominee.

For Democrats, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Arvada would have been a top contender before he dropped out of the race, said Eric Sondermann, a Colorado political analyst who founded the Denver communications agency SE2, which does marketing related to public policy and opinion.

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• Victor Mitchell, Castle Rock, Republican: *$30,589 • Lew Gaiter, Larimer County, Republican: $10,707 • Greg Lopez, Elizabeth, Republican: $9,748 • Stephen Barlock, Denver, Republican: $5,836 *Mitchell is largely financing his own campaign and has $2.2 million on hand.

District Attorney in counties south of Denver, could have been a top GOP name, Sondermann said, but he pulled out too, opting to run for state attorney general.

“I’ve never seen a race quite so fluid, in which top-tier candidates literally drop like flies,” Sondermann said.

Polis is expected to be a finalist, but former Colorado state Treasurer Cary Kennedy could put up a fight, as well as Johnston, Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and manufacturing businessman Noel Ginsburg, Sondermann said. On the Republican side, Stapleton won’t win “without a fair degree of sweat,” he added.

“Coffman seems to be well positioned,” but she hasn’t surrounded herself with a top-notch campaign team, Sondermann said. “So no one can quite figure out Coffman’s campaign at this time.”

Mitchell has the ability to self-fund

Support for candidates by those who said they’d vote in GOP, Democratic primaries: Republicans • Undecided: 54 percent • *Tom Tancredo: 25 percent • Walker Stapleton: 8 percent • Cynthia Coffman: 6 percent • *George Brauchler: 4 percent • Lew Gaiter: 1 percent • Doug Robinson: 1 percent • Victor Mitchell: 1 percent Democrats • Undecided: 58 percent • Jared Polis: 24 percent • Cary Kennedy: 6 percent • Donna Lynne: 4 percent • Mike Johnston: 4 percent • Noel Ginsburg: 2 percent *No longer in race Source: “Colorado Political Climate Survey,” American Politics Research Lab at University of Colorado Boulder. Conducted November 2017 and released in January. his campaign, like Polis could, making him a contender, Sondermann said.

Robinson is a “very credible businessman, but he may be too moderate in a very conservative party,” he added.

The GOP around the nation is currently a staunchly anti-establishment, President Donald Trump-driven group, Sondermann said.

“I think Democratic turnout in these primaries is going to be significantly higher than GOP turnout,” Sondermann said.

Six of the last 10 governors, dating back to 1951, have been Democrats.

The state’s next governor will replace Democrat John Hickenlooper, who has reached his two-term limit.

In 2016, Colorado voted for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton over Trump by about five points, even as Trump won the country, Sonderman noted.

He hasn’t seen anything that suggests it’s more favorable to Trump or those aligned with him than it was in 2016.

“Colorado has been becoming a light-blue state,” Sondermann said, “but 2018 could potentially be a deepblue year.”

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curtail the game as a “dangerous influence” on young minds. There were a few incidents of young men losing contact with reality and living out some of their D&D fantasies in the real world, with horrible results. But nobody in my group, or our extended group, ever lost touch like that. None of us turned violent.

Why not?

I believe very strongly that it is because my soul had already been filled. My parents made sure I went to church and learned the message of Christ. They also projected a sense of responsibility and of purpose to me, and, on top of that, they taught me right and wrong.

And consequences.

Whatever “demonic” influences may have been festering within the Dungeons never had an opportunity to take root in my soul.

I think, in this day and age, that the toxic cocktail of guns and violence have altogether too many empty souls to fill, and they claim them with relish!

So, from experience, as a son, as a father, as a coach, and as a teacher, I believe children need to be taught: • They are unique, precious, and important • Right and wrong, and consequences • Good and evil are real, not just clever intellectual constructs • Responsibility and purpose • Strength, to become gentle • Disappointment, to develop empathy • Justice, that they may value mercy

• Accomplishment through hard work, that they may learn humility and develop grit • Discomfort, so they can learn compassion • Delayed gratification, that they learn hope • Community, that they may abhor isolation • Resilience, so that failure does not define them • They are entitled to nothing in this world except what they are willing to work for.

• They deserve nothing except what their talents, their choices and their industry earn for them.

We have 50 years of shoddy childraising to overcome, and it’s not going to happen overnight.

Or, maybe, at all.

But as families and as schools, we have to question why generations of our citizens are coming out of our in-

stitutions with nothing more beautiful on their minds than setting the world on fire just to watch it burn.

Today’s recommendation for something beautiful to fill your days is a book: “All the Light We Cannot See”

by Anthony Doerr. Set in Germany, Austria and France in the late 1930s and ‘40s, it is, as you might suspect, very uncomfortable in places. But, what makes it beautiful is both the exquisite language that Doerr uses — every sentence is an elegant bite from a gourmet meal — and the complex tale of love, perseverance and redemption under the most harrowing conditions imaginable.

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.

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according to party chairs, a state Democratic Party official and political pundits.

“Fix the roads without any increase in taxes, and I think that’s very, very doable,” Webb said.

State lawmakers have recently pointed to hundreds of millions of dollars in previously unanticipated state revenues that could be divvied up different ways.

In a state with a booming population, Eric Walker, spokesman for the Colorado Democratic Party, said his party’s candidates would support an “ambitious infrastructure plan” — Democratic state lawmakers have supported a bill based partly on a sales-and-use-tax increase of less than 1 percent to raise money for transportation spending — and expand affordable-housing tax credits to mitigate rising costs.

On another hand, fracking, energy development and environmental issues have more traction here than in other states, said Sondermann, a political analyst who founded the Denver communications agency SE2, which does marketing related to public policy and opinion.

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, D-Boulder, “will clearly be pinned as an environmental extremist with an energy policy that will hurt Colorado,” said Tom Peterson, Elbert County Republican Party chair.

The Public Employment Retirement Association, known as PERA, which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of government and public entities in Colorado, is more than $30 billion underfunded, and Republicans and Democrats are likely to fight over how to address the problem.

“PERA and making it stable is number 2” in issues that will affect the race, Webb said.

Republicans would likely support moving to a defined-contribution plan, Webb said — like a 401(k), in which the employee chooses to fund the plan, which takes the risk off the employer, which in this case is the state government.

Democrats in the state Legislature have indicated they want to keep the defined-benefits plan — in which the employer guarantees a specific retirement amount and bears the risk of promising the investment will be available.

But “current retirees have to be protected,” Webb said of a potential shift to a defined-contribution framework.

“We have to gradually find a way to modernize the system.”

Lori Goldstein, Adams County Democratic Party chair, said the issue of public-education funding will also affect the race.

“I think voters have been demanding for a long time (that) we need schools to keep pace,” said Walker, noting that Colorado ranks toward the bottom of states nationwide for perpupil education spending.

“Twenty years ago, the old adage was, ‘All politics is local.’ All politics is national now, and all the emotions he (Trump) arouses, whether it’s support on one side or resistance on the other.”

Eric Sondermann Colorado Political Commentator

The Trump factor Drawn-out fights in Washington over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, building Trump’s proposed Mexican-border wall and his push to cut legal immigration could play a role in Colorado as the race unfolds.

“I think we’re in a different age — politics has been turned on its head.

Twenty years ago, the old adage was, ‘All politics is local.’ All politics is national (now),” Sondermann said.

Trump “and all the emotions he arouses, whether it’s support on one side or resistance on the other,” can influence local fights.

With the state’s increasing Latino population, hard-line positions on illegal immigration in the spirit of former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo and a push for what his supporters might call amnesty may make for a clash in Colorado.

Even with Tancredo’s recent exit from the race for the GOP nomination for governor, “his supporters still have influence,” and on the Democratic side, to some extent, “it’s an outrage contest — who can be the most outraged,” Sondermann said.

“But I do think Democrats (are) energized these days, so animated, so ginned up by Trump being in the White House.”

The question is how far the GOP nominee will have to move toward positions like Trump’s or Tancredo’s to court voters, according to Sondermann.

Criticisms of Trump will cast a shadow on candidates here to some extent, said John Straayer, a professor of political science at Colorado State University.

“How much, I don’t know, but it will, and should be, a concern for all Republican candidates,” Straayer said. “No doubt Democrats will seek to tie the Rs to (Trump) on matters including character and behavior, the environment, pot and surely more issues.”

Some county party chairs see it differently, though.

Trump and national politics won’t be a factor, said Anil Mathai, Adams County GOP chair.

“Colorado residents are focused on local issues,” Mathai said.

Mathai said immigration debates won’t affect the race here either.

“We have many people here le-

gally of Mexican descent and/or from Spanish-speaking countries, and they believe in the rule of law,” Mathai said.

Immigration issues will have an impact on the election but may not change the results, Peterson said.

“It will be interesting to see the response to the president’s four-pillar position that was presented in the State of the Union address,” Peterson said, referencing Trump’s proposal for a path to citizenship for about 1.8 million young undocumented immigrants; $25 billion toward border security, including the border wall; ending the visa lottery; and limiting family-based immigration.

“If Congress can pass comprehensive immigration reform this year, this issue may be less of a factor in Colorado come November.”

Wild cards Independents may be able to shake things up this November because of two ballot measures voters passed in 2016 allowing unaffiliated voters to participate in the primary process, which is how parties whittle down the candidates to select one Republican and one Democratic nominee to compete in the general election.

“Propositions 107 and 108 will make it more easy for independents to participate — that is the great unknown, how independents are gonna vote,” Sondermann said. Colorado is “in a test tube right now. This is the first election under the 107 and 108 rules, so there’s lots of speculation and conjecture and no knowledge.”

If someone like state Attorney General Cynthia Coffman can organize a strong campaign, Sondermann said, as a more moderate Republican and a woman, she could appeal to independents.

“More centrist Democrats like (Noel) Ginsberg and (Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne) are banking on independents more than Cary Kennedy or Polis is,” he added.

Personality may play a big role, too, Sondermann added, because governors tend to be more frequent faces in voters’ lives than, say, senators, who garner more party-line votes.

“A lot of this election ... is gonna be more dictated by emotion than it is by position papers,” Sondermann said.

“Historically, Colorado has really favored governors that voters not only respect, but that they actually like.”

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LIFE Dance is one of the key disciplines explored by the women artists who participate in the annual Athena Project. This year’s Athena Project will feature an Evening World of Dance on March 17.

Calling all

Annual festival celebrates creations of women and girls

This year’s Athena Project festival is more diverse and well-rounded than ever before. There will be dance, live music, and several theatrical events, all celebrating and created by women and young girls.

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IF YOU GO WHAT: Athena Project festival WHEN: March 3 - 31 COST: Free to $50 INFORMATION: AthenaProjectArts.org

Live music has become a dynamic part of the annual Athena Project festival, and this year’s event includes concerts, an open mic and Cross Pollinations, where musicians are paired with other artists and have 12 hours to create a new piece for performance.

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Athena Project has an inspiring effect on the people and artists who get involved with the annual festival.

Just ask Dominique Flores, the events coordinator with Athena.

“I started as an actress, but now in this role, I help to feed and help the artists with whatever they need,” she said. “I’m now also a mentor in our Girls Create Program, where I get to work with the next generation of women creators.”

SuCh, a Denver-based soul singer, who first performed as part of the festival in 2014, has also taken on new challenges since then.

“This year, I’m going to be a part of Cross Pollinations, where I’ll be paired with another artist I’ve never met before, and we’ll have 12 hours to present a new work of art,” she said. “You can’t really plan for it, and that’s really exciting.”

Since its creation in 2012, the Athena Project has not only focused on celebrating

and making spaces for artistic women in the metro area, but it also has encouraged these performers to grow and tackle new challenges, styles and mediums.

“The original goal was to celebrate women artists, especially because women are so underrepresented in the arts world,” said Angela Astle, Athena Project’s founder and executive producer. “A lot of people don’t think it’s that way, because they see women performers a lot. But behind the scenes, it’s not that way. So we wanted to create a space where women can share their stories.”

This year’s festival runs from March 3-31 and features the artistic talents of women and girls in theatre, dance and music. Events include a weekend of music at Swallow Hill, the music production and concert venue organization; world dance, the Girls Create Celebration, Plays In Progress Series, panel discussions and workshops.

Bringing Malcolm X to life for a new generation

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hen future national Chautauqua scholar Charles Everett Pace was a young man, he read a book that changed his life, “The Autobiography of Malcolm X.” Malcolm X’s passionate pursuit of knowledge, justice and self-examination made him one of the most important and controversial figures of the civil rights movements of the 1950s and ‘60s.

COMING One of the countless number of ATTRACTIONS people influenced

by Malcolm X’s life, Pace channeled that inspiration into a lifelong study of the man who was born Malcolm Little in 1925. Now he’s taking those years of study and bringing Clarke Reader Malcolm X back to life, speaking to audiences all over the metro area as part of the 2018 Black History Live Tour.

“Malcolm was a bridge builder when he was alive,” Pace, who lives in Texas, said. “I wish more people knew who he actually was. Most people today just know the name, not the man.”

As a Chautauqua scholar and sponsored by Colorado Humanities, Pace will be acting the role of Malcolm X at 3 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Gonzales Library, 1498 N. Irving St. in Denver; at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave. in Lakewood; at 11 a.m. Feb. 27 at Metropolitan State University, Tivoli No. 329, 890 Auraria Parkway in Denver; and at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St. in Littleton. All presentations are free and open to the public.

Being a Chautauqua scholar means that Pace will perform as Malcolm X — he’ll even take audience questions as the man, answering with information that is historically accurate and based on textual evidence.

“I’ve been performing as Malcolm since 1975, and read everything written on him when I first started,” Pace said. “When I was preparing to perform as him again, I reread some of those materials, as well as more recent books written about him.”

Over the years, Pace has performed as other visionary African-American leaders, including York (who explored with Lewis and Clark), Frederick Douglass, W. E. B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington, Langston Hughes and Gordon Parks (among his many talents, he was Hollywood’s first major African-American director).

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Apex Tennis Center indoor courts open for play The $6 million facility is the first of six bond projects completed

Xalen Mitchell, 10, tests out the new indoor tennis courts at the Apex Tennis Center.

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The newly renovated Apex Tennis Center, 6430 Miller St., Arvada is now open for play with a four-court indoor facility.

This long-awaited upgrade was approved by voters in a 2016 bond election and broke ground in May 2017.

It’s the first of six bond projects set to be completed in 2018.

“We are thrilled to see this longcherished vision become a reality,” said Apex PRD Executive Director Lauri Dannemiller. “It’s a significant community asset, and the direct outcome of our citizens and communities working together.”

Dannemiller also sees the center as a way to bring the community together.

“This morning I was looking through my Facebook feed and we all know there’s a lot of things going on in our community right now that are challenging,” Dannemiller said at the Feb. 17 grand opening event. “But as I scrolled through, I saw a lot of things about the Olympics. And I thought about how sport has that ability to bring our communities together. To bring our country together, to bring our city together.”

The Apex Tennis Center has been bringing people together for decades and most recently became the home to the North Jeffco Tennis Club, the largest public tennis club in Colorado with 350 members.

“This is the biggest moment in in the history of the NTTC, having this as a home facility for us,” said P.J. Travin, President North Jeffco Tennis Club.

Travin hopes that the new facility will bump them up to number one in club participation for the state.

For Arvada resident Mark Elola, the hope is that what has been a seasonal sport for him and his children can new become a year-round activity.

“It’s really great to see my tax dollars being put to good use,” Elola said.

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Lauri Dannemiller, executive director of the Apex Park and Recreation District, said she is thrilled to see the longcherished vision of the tennis center become a reality.

“I only wish it was twice the size. I think it’s great for kids, especially during the colder winter months for them to have something to do. I’m thrilled.”

The $6 million Apex Tennis Center project also included renovating eight outdoor courts with post tension surfaces, new lights and fencing which will be open this summer.

The Apex Foundation raised funds for the shade sails on the midway between the outdoor courts.

“The tennis community, the neighborhood, the district and the City can all be proud of this facility and the part they each played to bring it to completion,” said Apex PRD Board President Jim Whitfield. “This will be a well-loved facility.”

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Evelyn Oltmans, 11, was one of the first to play on the new indoor tennis courts at the Apex Tennis Center. She has been playing for seven years and said she likes how the ball contrasts with the blue courts.

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“Cubist Cholo” by Carlos Fresquez stares at the visitor to “Sangre Colorado,” the CVA retrospective of Fresquez’ art.

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“Sangre Colorado: Carlos Fresquez Mid-Career Survey,” open through March 24 at Metropolitan State University’s Center for Visual Art, (a must-see for those interested in area art) is not only a portrait of a distinguished Denver artist and scholar, who brought Chicano culture into the classroom, but is also a picture of his art world during whirlwind decades of change, introspection, activism, experimentation and observation.

Influences in the more than 100 images (paintings, prints, drawings and three-dimensional images) reflect scenes from recent decades in America and Europe, from the artist’s early years in the barrio near St. Cajetan Church where Metro State now stands — and from more than two centuries of family heritage, including santeros and spiritual traditions.

The extensive exhibit records impressions through the explosive La Raza Chicano movement and intellectual explorations of 20th/21st-century national and international art trends.

Included in his symbolism: frequent referral to the Sacred Heart and Guadalupe, mission churches, low riders, roses, skulls and skeletons, brightly costumed characters staged against blue Western skies and traditional Southwestern architecture — plus an occasional pop culture figure that may be inserted in the scene.

Curator/CVA Managing Director Cecily Cullen suggests that the title — translated to “blood” and “red” — plays with the colloquialism “red-blooded American,” referring to the family’s long history in the country. Sly political comment surfaces throughout the exhibit — political junkies will enjoy that aspect as well.

The visitor feels as though she has stepped into a sunny, swirling fiesta scene, filled with color — with the sound of Latino music supplied through imagination.

Then, there is a “Cubist Chollo,” per Picasso — a tough young character from a nearby street corner challenging the newcomer to his territory …

Fresquez has built numerous theater sets and the drapes that set off many paintings would seem to reflect that stage interest and sense of the dramatic.

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berg’s “Erased De Kooning.” Kids may have fun looking for them — or for Day of the Dead skeletal figures.

In fact the whole visual effect should delight even a toddler — or a skeptical teen!

A walk on back to the Extra Credit Gallery presents a wall of works created by past students, including south metro area residents Laura Beacom, Centennial; Kellen Niemeier, Centennial; Christine Gish, Highlands Ranch; and David Reed, Highlands Ranch, according to the gallery (although there was a question about whether Reed’s large work could be exhibited).

CVA has published a catalog of the exhibit, for sale at the front desk.

Additional views of the prolific Fresquez’s work will be exhibited at the Chicano Arts Council Gallery, 772 Santa Fe Drive, in a show called “One of Our Own,” with a book signing and reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 16; at the neighboring Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive; and at the Arvada Center, concurrent with the CVA exhibition.

A Carlos Fresquez Artist Talk is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. March 7 at the CVA and a closing reception and poetry reading from 4 to 6 p.m. March 24. (Join Fresquez in a ceremonial repainting of the walls, erasing the temporary murals while reflecting on their content.)

The Young Artist Studio: Mural Painting is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 11-21 (open workshops).

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his family tradition — also frequently include draped fabrics. Brilliant color costumes traditional figures, with religious, literary and social references, as well as images of today’s city residents — sometimes in the same painting.

One gallery contains two walls of murals painted by Fresquez before the exhibit opened that includes a handsome historic royal couple — he with the heart in his hand, plus a dragon, birds and architectural features. The other wall depicts that same couple in the city today, with a train, car, telephone poles, Mickey Mouse and that heart released, bleeding …

The front window gallery presents the artist’s early work, as a student and beyond. Fresquez studied at Metro and received an MFA from CUBoulder, returning some years later to teach. From the start, international, neo-impressionist style, executed with solid painting technique, presents Chicano subjects, including two zoot-suit portraits of himself and his father. On a side wall the visitor must stop to explore “Para Mi Esposa,” a larger-thanlife-sized three-dimensional depiction of Freida Kahlo and Diego Rivera that spins off a famous earlier European work.

“Los Supersonicos,” a collective started with artist Frank Zamora in the late 1990s, resulted in works that include multi-layered paintings and a collection of bright banners with grommets in the unframed canvas.

They command one to look up — away from the walls filled with images large and small. (The name is a Spanish version of “The Jetsons.”)

Pop art influences tucked throughout include assorted Campbell soup-type cans of “Posole” per Andy Warhol and some playing around with American painter Robert Rauschen-

The Center for Visual Arts is at 965 Santa Fe Drive in the Santa Fe Arts district. There is a small parking lot in front of the gallery and street parking usually available.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays; plus 6 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Fridays each month. For more information: msudenver. edu/cva, 303-294-5207.

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“This year, we wanted our programming to be more rounded out, and to offer more for audiences,” Astle said.

“Our goal with each discipline is to fill a niche and expand what we can do in the discipline.”

The Cross Pollinations program is new this year. As SuCh explained, it will feature a musician paired with a playwright, dancer, visual artist or spoken word artist, and at the end of 12 hours each pair will present a live original work of art around the theme of Fierce Women Thriving.

Other highlights from the month include an open mic night for female singers and songwriters, a concert headlined by Megan Burtt, who was named the 2015 Best Singer/Songwriter by the Westword Music Awards and has toured nationally and abroad with acts like Gregory Alan Isakov, Mark Cohen, and Lissie, and emerging artist Nina de Freitas, a Brazilian-born musician and daughter of Academy Award nominee Carlinhos Brown.

And all ages get in on the creativity, with a showcase of plays created by middle school girls during the project’s Girls Create summer camp.

This gives these students a chance to see their work as a live performance

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Pace refers to these leaders as his “bodacious brothers,” and said his body of work is a way to explore how marginal outsiders became influential insiders.

“I hope that people who attend go to a local bookstore and buy the books my portrayal is based on and learn more about Malcolm,” Pace said. “I hope people come out, learn and continue the conversation.”

Visit www.coloradohumanities.org.

ATHENA PROJECT SCHEDULE Girls Create Summer Camp Showcase Date: Saturday, March 3, at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Location: Community College of Denver Black Box inside The King Center, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver Tickets: Free but reservations required Weekend of Music including Cross Pollinations Dates: Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. — Open mic in the Quinlan Cafe Friday, March 9, at 8 p.m. — Cross Pollinations in the Tufts Theater Saturday, March 10, at 8 p.m. — Concert with Megan Burtt and special guest Nina de Freitas in the Tufts Theater Location: Quinlan Cafe and Tufts Theater at Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver Tickets: Open Mic is free. Cross Pollinations and concert are $14 for Swallow Hill members, $16 in advance or $18 at the door.

Evening of World Dance Date: Saturday, March 17, at 8 p.m.

Location: CU Eugenia Rawls-Courtyard Theatre inside The King Center, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver Tickets: $20 for adults, $18 for students/seniors/military discount

Master Dance Classes and Panel Discussion Samba, modern and contact Improvisations classes followed by a panel discussion Date: Sunday, March 18, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Location: CU Eugenia Rawls-Courtyard Theatre inside The King Center, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver 2018 Plays In Progress Series Dates: Friday, March 23, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 31, at 2 p.m. is “The Buddha’s Wife” by Mary Poindexter McLaughlin Saturday, March 24, at 2 p.m. and Saturday, March 31, at 7 p.m. is “Mama’s Eggnog” by Angela Stern Saturday, March 24, at 7 p.m. and Friday, March 30, at 7 p.m. is “The Golden Hour” by Elizabeth Nelson Saturday, March 24, at 5 p.m. panel discussion Saturday, March 31, at 5 p.m. panel with playwrights and Dramatists Guild members Location: The Black Box Theatre at JohnsonMcFarlane Hall at University of Denver, 1903 E. Iliff Ave., Denver Tickets: Individual and package tickets starting at $13 and $20 for one class and $50 for

all three classes Table Reading The Inside Child by Claire Caviglia Date: Thursday, March 22, 7 p.m.

Location: The Black Box Theatre at JohnsonMcFarlane Hall at University of Denver, 1903 E. Iliff Ave., Denver Tickets: $5 suggested donation Concert Reading Strong Face by Philana Omorotionmwan Date: Thursday, March 29, at 7 p.m.

Location: The Black Box Theatre at JohnsonMcFarlane Hall at University of Denver, 1903 E. Iliff Ave., Denver Tickets: $8 suggested donation Moving Stories New play development and the process of generating stories for the stage panel discussions Location: The Black Box Theatre at JohnsonMcFarlane Hall at University of Denver, 1903 E. Iliff Ave., Denver Date: Saturdays, March 24 and 31, at 5 p.m.

Tickets: Free but reservations encouraged Tickets and donations for all events can be made at www.AthenaProjectArts.org.

with actors on stage and a director.

On the same day, the girls who participated in the fashion design and visual arts camps will have their creations highlighted in a runway style fashion show and gallery show.

“It’s so amazing to see what these young girls are able to come up with, and the stories they’re able to tell,” said Flores, who will work with these young creators. “We want these girls to know they can do anything.”

Flores and SuCh encourage people to attend events on multiple weekends, especially since there will be such a variety throughout the month. Children and students are particularly encouraged to see what Athena has to offer.

The magic or real life in ‘The Electric Baby’ For most adults, magic isn’t really part of their daily lives, but in the Arvada Center’s second show of its repertory season, magical realism brings hope to individuals dealing with grief and loneliness.

“This show is rooted in a layered style that takes a magical approach to vintage storytelling,” said Abner Genece, cast member in “The Electric Baby.” “It feels very contemporary and immediate, despite having these deep, traditional roots.”

The regional premiere of “The Electric Baby” runs through May 4 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. The show, written by Stefanie

Zadravec and directed by Rick Barbour, tells the story of a group of people connected by tragedy and a longing for human contact.

“The best thing I can tell someone about the show is to come with an open mind and heart,” said Kate Gleason, cast member. “It’s beautiful storytelling and direction, and people will laugh and be moved.”

To purchase tickets, call 720-898-7200 or go to www.arvadacenter.org/theelectric-baby.

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‘America’s Musical Journey’ at IMAX One of the best gifts a person can give their eyes is to go to a movie screening at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science’s Phipps IMAX Theater. But the museum’s newest film is also a treat for the ears.

“America’s Musical Journey,” the newest IMAX 3D film from MacGillivray Freeman Films, opened Feb. 16 at the museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd. The film is narrated by Morgan Freeman and examines America’s diverse musical history.

The film follows Grammy Awardnominated singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc as he explores the roots of the country’s musical styles — ranging from jazz, blues, country, rock and rap — through stops at such cities as New Orleans, Chicago, New York City, Nashville, Memphis, and even a brief look at Red Rocks Amphitheater.

In addition to Blacc, the movie features appearances by Jon Batiste, bandleader and musical director of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”; Latin music stars Gloria and Emilio Estefan; New Orleans music hero Dr. John; Chicago jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis; teenage banjo-playing phenomenon Willow Osborne; Memphis jookin dance star Lil Buck; the Detroit Youth Choir; Chicago footwork

Running like a snowman Going for a run during the winter in Colorado can mean running under bluebird skies, through a freezing blizzard and every climate in between.

But no matter what the weather holds at 9 a.m. Feb. 24, runners will be out in Littleton’s Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, for the annual Snowman Stampede half-marathon, 10K and 5K race.

The Stampede is a flat and fast race, featuring chip timing, an innovative technical running shirt and a finish line expo with vendors and food.

For more information, visit www. coloradorunnerevents.com/Snowman.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week: Miguel at the Ogden When R&B crooner Miguel arrived on the music scene in 2010, he seemed like just another silky-voiced Lothario. But over the following two albums, “Kaleidoscope Dream” and “Wildheart,” he developed a progressive blend of funk, Hendrix-esque rock and soul. His most recent album, “War and Leisure,” was released at the end of 2017, and continues this trend. In support of the album, Miguel will stop by the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, at 9 p.m. Feb. 28, along with up-and-coming voices in the genre, SiR and Nonchalant Savant.

Go to www.ogdentheatre.com.

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

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“Four Dancers on Stage, Brazil” is included in the new exhibit “Degas: A Passion for Perfection” through May 20 at the Denver Art Museum. From Museude Arte, Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand.

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Why a Degas exhibit now? “It’s a celebration of the centenary of Degas’ death in 1917,” said Dr. Timothy Standring, Gates Family Curator of Painting and Sculpture at the Denver Art Museum, as he spoke prior to the opening of a special exhibit he had been working on for five years. He spoke of “Degas’ escape — affirming while obliterating his marks on paper,” as he reworked his pieces at times.

“Degas: A Passion for Perfection” was sold out on its opening day and will continue as a specially ticketed exhibit through May 20. The exhibit was first organized by Jane Munroe, keeper of paintings and prints at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England and was locally curated by Standring, who added items from other collections to the original selection, offering more than 100 works. As he spoke about the project, he said, “no isn’t in my vocabulary” when it comes to borrowing artworks. (One owner at the Maastricht Art Fair in the Netherlands was reluctant because he wanted to sell a piece instead of loaning. “I’ll find a buyer,” Standring replied — and did!)

The curator speaks of this exhibit as “presenting insight into the artist’s journey,” showing many aspects of Degas’ acute awareness of his surroundings and society — and endless curiosity. Born into a somewhat

IF YOU GO “Degas: A Passion for Perfection” is at the Hamilton Building of the Denver Art Museum, between 12th and 13th avenues, just west of Broadway. The parking garage entrance is on 12th and there are coinoperated meters in the area. Visitors to the exhibit will enjoy an audio guide, provided with ticket purchase. (Members half-price.)

Some of it was recorded by Dr. Timothy Standring, Gates Family Curator of Painting and Sculpture at the Denver Art Museum, at Cambridge. There is also an accompanying book, edited by Jane Munro, available at the gift shop. The DAM is now open seven days a week. Information: denverartmuseum.org, 720-865-5000. wealthy family, he had a classical education, which would have afforded many ideas for artworks early on — and he did start painting as a teen.

Degas’ prolific 60-year career touched on many of his diverse interests, from ballet, dancers as individuals and theater to landscapes and cityscapes of Paris street life, to horse racing. Largely self-trained, he transformed from a portraitist and painter of historic subjects and transitioned into an interest in the contemporary scene. An interesting turn-of-the-century film clip shows a street scene that looks very familiar, from Degas’ and other Impressionists’ art. (Although Standring said Degas disliked being called an Impressionist.) In his last years, “he was pretty much blind,” and turned to creating clay and wax models, intended to be cast in bronze.

Many were found in poor condition in his studio after his death and repaired and cast by a foundry hired by his family.

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CLUBS Ongoing Activities Mondays Arvada Chorale, an auditioned community chorus, rehearses Monday evenings from September to June at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada.

The chorale performs three concerts a year plus many community events. For audition information, call 720-432-9341, or email info@arvadachorale.org.

Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:15-5:30 p.m.; workshop runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes.

Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager.

Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more.

For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com.

Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the

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His mother was a Cajun from New Orleans and his father came from Naples. (The Italian grandfather escaped from a revolution on horseback, carrying gold, and started banks.)

After an attempt at studying law, at his father’s insistence, he embarked on an artist’s training by copying the earlier masters at the Louvre and elsewhere — the common way to study in the 19th century, as well as attending Le Ecole des Beaux Artes. Exhibits followed with his contemporaries.

He learned to emulate the Academic painters and said “One certainly needs courage if one is to approach nature.” He created a new painting technique, recognized as turpentine in the U.S., mixing the pigments with gasoline. It thinned the paint, allowing for precise lines and a flat effect.

The painter Corot was an influence in his development of landscapes and he worked on smaller pieces with pastels, some watercolor, some oil. Repetition was an ongoing theme, with numerous versions of a given subject or scene.

Standring said Degas’ studio in Paris was reported to be a pigpen because he never wanted to give anything away — and his eyesight was degenerating. During his productive years, he created many monotypes, where a painting is created on a metal plate and paper is laid on it and pulled

ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information.

Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www. coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.

Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-4776291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred).

Order from diner menu (pay on you own).

Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter Bored?

Lonely? Make life-long friends. Join a group of young ladies from ages 10-20 learn leadership and organizational skills in meetings with support from friends. Meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month in Golden. Meet periodically to do fun activities. Rewards of membership include life skills, community work and significant scholarships for college. Interested, call Job’s Daughters at 303-204-1572 to join us for an activity.

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off as a print. He made more than one impression from a plate and added in pastels. “It was all about process — making, making, making,” Standring commented.

The curator followed Degas’ steps in Paris, including a visit to his tomb in Montmartre, and said “we really wanted to tell the right story” in this exhibit that represents about 20 public and private collection, including that of the Denver Art Museum, which owns three pastels and two sculptures. He said scholars love to talk about Degas’ dysfunctional family, but he did not elaborate on the subject.

During a Q&A period following the lecture, Kim Field, Littleton writer and Historic Preservation Board member, commented on Degas’ choice of models. “They were not perfect 10s” — nor did the dancers depicted show perfect ballet form. Standring agreed and spun off into the painters’ many influences, including Japanese prints. And flexibility. “Sometimes, he added strips of paper to a drawing,” to get proportions right. He might be compared to more contemporary Rauschenberg and Richter. A close look will reveal those added strips pasted on the edge of a drawing.

He was commercially successful, despite difficult family finances. British and French collectors bought his work, including at an auction following his death. (Fitzwilliam Museum’s collection is an example.)

He also accumulated a personal art collection.

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Mesas de conversación en inglés/English Conversation Tables: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Mondays at the Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Confidence, cultural understanding and comfort are key to truly becoming fluent in a foreign language. Come to the library to practice speaking English in a safe environment with a trained leader. Suitable for high beginners, intermediate and advanced English learners. Go to http://jeffcolibrary.org.

Mesas de conversación en inglés/English Conversation Tables: 6-7 p.m. Mondays at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Confidence, cultural understanding and comfort are key to truly becoming fluent in a foreign language. Come to the library to practice speaking English in a safe environment with a trained leader. Suitable for high beginners, intermediate and advanced English learners. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night - celebrate your teen self from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This pro-

gram gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@ gmail.com.

Square Dancing Want some fun exercise?

Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-973-9529.

Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community.

Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. These are just three of our many projects. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565.

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Arvada Fine Arts Guild: 2-4 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, in the restaurant/clubhouse. Meetings are free and open to the public. Go to arvadafineartsguild.com/ Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.

Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com.

Golden Optimist Club: 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Windy Saddle Café, 1110 Washington Ave., downtown Golden. The primary activity of the Golden Optimist Club is our bicycle recycle program. We fix donated bicycles and offer them for donations at reasonable prices -- $20 for an adult bicycle and $10 for a child’s bicycle. Helmets given free with every bicycle sold, and locks also available for sale. For someone who cannot afford these low prices, we will give away the bicycle, helmet and lock.

Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m.

Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-718-7307 with questions.

Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550.

New members welcome.

Northside Coin Club is a group of collectors that meets monthly to promote the hobby of numismatics among its members and the public. The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 12205 Perry St., at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village in Broomfield. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Find more information about our club at www.northsidecoinclub.org/ or look for us on Facebook.

Master Networks of Belmar Entrepreneurs and professionals interested in growing their business and personal connections, this is the group for you. We use a national platform that includes an educational component along with traditional networking aspects. Group is oriented toward entrepreneurs and professionals. The group meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at DeMarras Bourbon Bar & Eatery, 11100 W. Alameda Ave. For information, visit a meeting or call Suzie at 303-979-9077 or email Littleton@ Mathnasium.com.

MOPS: 9-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth

Tuesday of each month through May at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 13151 W. 28th Ave., Golden. A safe and welcoming place where all moms can share their hopes, fears, and insights. There will be childcare for children from birth to age 5. Go to www.stjohngolden.org Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303-2334099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303-985-8937.

Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.

Wheat Ridge Art League meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave, Wheat Ridge. Social time starts at 6:45 p.m. Enjoy an art demo by an award-winning artist each month at 7:30 pm. All art mediums and abilities welcome. Contact Pat McAleese at 303-941-4928 or mcpainter03@comcast.net for information. No meeting August or December.

Wednesdays Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273.

American Legion Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.

Arvada Business Connection is a friendly group of Arvada Business owners who meet once each month on Wednesdays at various restaurants in the Arvada area. All are welcome - friends, kids and spouses, too. We collect a $5 donation, which is given to one of the attendees to donate as they wish. They share how they donated the money at the next meeting. For meeting and contact information, check the Arvada Business Connection Facebook page @ArvadaBusinessConnection or call 303-995-9919.

Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets from 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations.

For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

‘Company’: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday from Feb. 23 to March 11 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Call 303-674-4002 or go to www.evergreenchorale.org.

Fun Home: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m.

Sunday through March 5 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. A show at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26 benefits the Denver Actors Fund. Honest, original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com. Adult themes; recommended for ages 14 and older.

Sense and Sensibility: through May 6 at the Arada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with matinees at 1 p.m.

Wednesday and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Audience talkbacks on Friday, Feb. 16 and Wednesday, Marh 14 in the Black Box Lobby. Call 720-8987200 or go to https://arvadacenter.org/sense-and-sensibility.

MUSIC

The Lost Tribe Concert: 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24 at B’nai Chaim, 4716 S. Coors Lane, Morrison. Go to www.bnaichaim.org for ticket reservations, memory book and contacts, or call 303-697-2668.

Music of Aaron Copland and the American West: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1 at Atria of Applewood, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood. Active Minds program; RSVP required. Call 303-233-4343.

SHUFFLE Concert: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 3 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Tickets available at 303987-7845 or Lakewood. org/LCCPresents. SHUFFLE is a New York-based chamber music ensemble.

FILM/MOVIES

Movie Time: `Lady Macbeth’: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. For adults; please leave noise at home. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Adoption Stories: noon Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 5675 Field St., Arvada.

Lifetree discussion “Finding the Family I Never Knew” features filmed interviews with two women, one who searched for and connected with her birth mother, and one who, after 35 years, still searches for the child she placed for adoption. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or

this week’s TOP FIVE Jefferson Symphony Winter Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Go to www.jeffsymphony.org or call 303-278-4237.

stan. Presentations at 6 p.m. select Wednesdays through April 25 at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Registration required; go to Arvadacenter.org/education/ stories-from-wartime. Dates and topics are Feb 28, “The Korean War and its Legacy”; March 21, “Race, Gender and the Military”; April 11, “The Othering of Perceived Enemies”; April 25, “The Complexities of Commemoration.” See www. regis.edu/warexperience for more details.

Author and Lunch Fundraiser: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood. League of Women Voters Jefferson County event. Tickets available through Feb. 28 at http://bit. ly/2DR3JwH. Colorado authors D.D. O’Lander, Emily Littlejohn and Arvada photographer Grant Collier will speak about their books, which will be available to purchase by cash or check. For details about the authors and their books, go to www.lwvjeffco.org.

Spring Echxpo: 1:30-5 p.m. Friday, March 2; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 3; and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. For schedule of classes and other information, call 303-4247979 or go to www.echters.com.

Stories from Wartime: series that looks at the combat experience in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghani-

pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

ART/CRAFTS

Painting Mandalas on Stone: 2-4:45 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Registration required. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Stained Glass: 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays through March 7 at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-4259583 or go to www.apexprd. org.

Art for the Young at Heart Art Show: show runs through March 14 at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Creations or artists ages 50-plus and local school children. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org.

Rain Forest Discovery, Art Near the Equator: 4-5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays through March 21 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 6-12. Registration required.

Go to https://arvada.org/ and click on Majestic View Nature Center under the Explore tab.

FOOD/COOKING

The Primal Smoothie: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alam-

‘The Pied Piper of Hamelin’: 1 p.m.

Saturdays through March 3 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Shows also at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 24 and March 3. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.

eda Parkway, Lakewood. Learn how easy smoothies are to make and how to supercharge your smoothie for personalized health benefits. Call 303-986-57000 or go to www.naturalgrocers.com.

Chili Cook-Off: 6-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 22 at Golden High School, 701 24th St, Golden. A fundraiser of the Golden High School PTA. Enjoy chili and a silent auction. An online auction will begin in mid-February.

To register to bring chili or to purchase tickets, go to goldendemonspta.org/chili.

WRITING/READING

Hard Times Writing Workshop: 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

Safe and supportive weekly writing workshop is free and open to all. Writing prompts, tools, and refreshments provided.

Call 303-235-5275 or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org Young Readers Book Group: 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Book time to discuss some great reads, then do an activity related to the book.

Discussion is on “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org

EVENTS

Chirp Chirp-Impromptu Bird Walks: Sometimes you just feel like you need to get out and enjoy nature. If you like bird walks and want to join fellow birders on short-notice bird walks, sign up to the Chirp Chirp list Majestic View

Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. A notification will be sent by email or text no later than 24 hours prior to the bird walk. Go to https://arvada.org.

Walk With The Dogs: 10-11 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 22. Meet at the parking lot at 72nd, just west of Carr Street. Get outside and meet dogs from around the community while learning pet facts and the impact of bringing dogs into nature areas.

Hot cocoa will be waiting at the end of the walk at the nature center (water for dogs). Dogs must be on leash. Go to https://arvada.org Arvada WinterFest: A Global Affair: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at McIIvoy Park. Free, family event with games, performances, music, vendors, food, and drinks.

Kids can collect passport stamps as they visit booths and play games inspired from around the world. Go to arvadafestivals. com/winterfest/ Lib Lab: Bristlebots: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Build your own robot from scratch. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org What’s Brewing at the Capitol: 7-9 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Denver Beer Company Olde Town Arvada Tap Room, 5768 Olde Wadsworth.

Led by Sen. Rachel Zenzinger.

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Mile High Dowsers: 7-9:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 1 at the Clements Community Center, Columbine Room, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Beginning dowsing, practical dowsing and featured guest speakers at each meeting.

Program for March 1 is a DVD in which Christan Hummel discusses “Political Geomancy-Uses of the Earth’s Grid for Power.” Go to www.milehighdowsers.org.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party: 6:307:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada; and 4-4:45 p.m. Friday, March 2 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Celebrate with special activities, stories, and cake. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org.

HEALTH

Power Against Fraud: 1-2:15 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 22 at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Protect yourself from identity theft and other financial fraud. Register in advance. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org.

Tai Chi: 6:15-7:15 p.m. (beginners) and 5-6 p.m. (experienced) Mondays through Feb. 26 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required. Go to Arvada.org/ and click on Majestic View Nature Center under the Explore tab.

EDUCATION

Open House: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at Red Rocks Community College Community Room, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Learn about the munitions investigations in William F. Hayden Park, Green Mountain Estates and Mesa View Estates. Go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/campgeorge-west-green-mountain.

STEM Conference for Girls: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at the University of Colorado, Boulder Engineering Center. For girls in 6th, 7th and 8th grades.

Expanding Your Horizons attendees will learn about careers involving engineering, math, science and technology through a day of hands-on workshops.

An adult program running at the same time focuses on strategies for supporting girls’ academic success and paying for college.

Register at www.expandingyourhorizons.org/conferences/ Boulder.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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LOCAL

February 22, 2018F

SPORTS ALL TANGLED UP

Athlete succeeds after giving sport a ‘tri’

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Pomona sophomore Wyatt Yapoujian, right, tangles with Monarch freshman Vince Cornella during the final night of the state wrestling tournament at Pepsi Center. Yapoujian suffered a 6-4 overtime loss to Cornella in the Class 5A 106-pound title bout. For a story on Pomona’s runner-up and individual wins, and more photos, turn to page 31.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BY THE NUMBERS

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Games of scoring 30 or more points in the past seven contests for D’Evelyn senior Charles Dinegar who led Jeffco 4A in scoring and rebounding with 23.8 and 10.1 averages.

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State wrestling titles for Pomona’s Theorius Robison who won the 132-pound crown Feb. 17 at the State Wrestling Championships.

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Assists per game for Bear Creek senior Romola Dominguez to lead the Jeffco 5A League.

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Consecutive wins the end the regular season for the Lakewood girls basketball team.

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Consecutive state titles for Lakewood wrestler Gabe Dinette who was crowned the 160-pound state champion on Feb. 17.

Standout Performers Alec Muehlemeyer, Faith Christian The senior guard hit the winning 3-point shot in the final minute in the 44-43 overtime boys basketball victory over Manual on Feb. 13.

Garrett Martin, Standley Lake The senior tossed in 29 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a 73-69 overtime boys basketball win over Wheat Ridge on Feb. 13.

Camilla Emsbro, Lakewood The 6-foot-5 senior scored 25 points and blocked five shots in the 65-48 girls basketball win over Bear Creek on Feb. 13.

Isiah Lawson, Alameda The junior took game scoring honors with 20 points in the 69-62 boys basketball win over Englewood on Feb. 13.

Nate Davis, Green Mountain The senior shot 64 percent from the floor and finished with 23 points in a 64-61 boys basketball triumph over D’Evelyn on Fe b. 15.

Shelby Nichols, Ralston Valley The junior tossed in 16 points to pace a 56-15 girls basketball rout over Arvada West on Feb. 15.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are six athletes named from west metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

annah Croasdell was burned out on swimming, so her mother Christy suggested she should try to become a triathlete.

That’s what the Douglas County senior did, but it wasn’t easy.

I can only imagine, since I have never learned to swim and it’s been many years since I have ridden a bike. I do jog but not much running.

Croasdell has been a triathlete for less than two years but will be joining the women’s triathlon program OVERTIME next fall at Colorado Mesa University.

Yes, Virginia, triathlon is a women’s varsity college sport.

“I just wanted to try something new and wondered if I would be good at it,” said Croasdell who was a swimmer on the Douglas Jim Benton County/Castle View team along with her sophomore sister Abigail.

It took a while and some coaching to learn the detailed skills required to be a triathlete.

She competed in the Elite Draft Legal series last summer and went to both the Junior Elite Nationals and Age Group Nationals.

She has earned a spot on Team USA for the ITU Junior Worlds, which will be held in Queensland, Australia in September.

“For me the hardest part was learning the bike skills, especially in a pack with the other girls, and the open water swimming was very different because you can’t really see where you are going,” explained Croasdell. “Running was something else I had to learn too because I was never a really natural runner.”

For those who might not know, a triathlon is a multiple-stage race that usually involves open water swimming, cycling and running in immediate succession. Athletes compete for the fastest overall course time, including timed transitions where athletes change from swimming, cycling and running gear.

Most collegiate courses have a 750-meter swim, a 20-kilometer bike race and a fivekilometer run.

Croasdell admits at times to wondering why she dabbled at becoming a triathlete.

“I remember my first race, that’s what I thought the whole time,” she said. “I was worried about getting lapped out. Sometimes on the bike people start yelling if the pace line gets mess up and I thought: `What am I doing?’ It was a very exhausting, tense situation to be in.”

However, it proved to be worth it. She will accept a partial athletic scholarship in April to be on the second-year CMU women’s triathlon team, the only such team in Colorado.

Croasdell also has earned a partial academic scholarship, so combined with the triathlon aid she will be on a full ride.

“I feel like I have evolved enough to be SEE BENTON, P32

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February 22, 2018

Pomona wrestling crowns champs, is runner-up for team title

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — Grand Junction turned back the clock Saturday night at Pepsi Center.

The Tigers posted 151.5 teams points to nip Pomona’s 146 team points to win the Class 5A wrestling state championship title.

The Tigers edged two-time defending 5A state team champion Pomona for the first state wrestling team title for Grand Junction since 1994. It’s the ninth wrestling team title for the program.

“I’m more excited for our team title that we just got,” Grand Junction senior Josiah Rider said after winning his third individual title. “I’m really excited.”

Grand Junction took five wrestlers to the title bouts Saturday night at Pepsi Center. Dawson Collins (106) and Rider came away with individual titles to push past the Panthers.

The Panthers had four — sophomore Wyatt Yapoujian (106), junior Justin Pacheco (120), junior Theorius Robison (132) and junior Colton Yapoujian (138) — in the finals.

“Credit to Grand Junction. They had a better tournament that us this week,” Colton Yapoujian said after becoming a 2-time state champion after a 5-4 victory.

“We aren’t going to make excuses.

We are going to get back in the (wrestling) room and try to start a new streak next year.”

Robison won his third state title with a narrow 3-2 victory. Pomona also placed a total of seven. Freshman Franklin Cruz placed 4th at 152, along with seniors Doug Mills (220) and Brandon Hodge (285) both finishing 5th.

Pomona — 5-time team champion — was attempting to win a third straight team title. It was the most impressive run in the largest classification since Ponderosa won eight straight 5A team titles from 2003-2010.

“We’ll definitely come back next year with some revenge to get that title back,” Robison said.

Heinselman wins match-up of state champs The only 5A champion bout that featured a pair of returning state champions was at 120 pounds. Castle View senior Malik Heinselman (5A106 state champ in 2017) faced Pomona junior Justin Pacheco (5A-113 state champ in 2017).

Heinselman held on for a 3-2 victory to finish off his prep wrestling career before heading off to Ohio State University to wrestler for the Buckeyes.

“I was feeling a little sluggish … I wish I could have scored more points,” Heinselman admitted.

“But I came out on top. He (Pacheco) is a great competitor. I had to be on my game.”

Possible 4-time state champs on the horizon in 2019 A pair of juniors in Pomona’s Theorius Robison and Ponderosa’s Cohlton Schultz (285) won their third state titles Saturday. Robison and Schultz

Arvada West sophomore Dylan Kruse, right, is consoled by Wildcats’ wrestling coach Ron Granieri after Kruse lost the Class 5A 113-pound fifth-place match, 3-0, against Broomfield junior Presley Madril on Feb. 17 at Pepsi Center.

OTHER JEFFCO FINALISTS 113 pounds — Sophomore Dylan Krause of Arvada West ended the tourney in sixth place 126 pounds —Junior Joseph Enocksen of Bear Creek finished sixth 160 pounds —Senior Gabe Dinette of Lakewood (39-2) won the state title 285 pounds — Senior Hayden Still of Lakewood finished in third place are now one state title away from joining wrestling royalty in Colorado in becoming 4-time state champions.

Robison will attempt to become Pomona’s first four-timer. The junior added a third individual wrestling title to go along with a 5A state football championship ring he earned this fall.

“I’m definitely ready for that attention,” Robison said of having the chance to join the 4-time state championship club.

“With attention comes more publicity and I kind of like that to be honest.

I just love the hype around everything.”

Robison will enter next season with a 103-5 career mark to go along with his three individual state titles while being apart of two 5A team champion titles and this year’s team runner-up trophy.

Schultz had no issue moving up from 220 to heavyweight this season.

The junior and one of the top wrestlers in the nation finished 50-0 this season.

He pinned Poudre senior Weston Mayer in 1:03 to finish the 5A state tournament.

“It sounds pretty good,” Schultz said about how it sounds to be going for a fourth state title next year. “It’s been a goal of mine since I was a little kid.”

He has a career mark of 142-2 while wrestling for the Mustangs.

“It’s been a goal of mine to be up there with the very best in the state and even the country,” Schultz said.

“Every year just trying to take one more step toward that.”

Pomona junior Theorius Robison has his arm raised after his 3-2 victory over Poudre junior Job Greenwood in the Class 5A 132-pound title bout Feb. 17 at Pepsi Center.

Robison’s victory gave him his third individual state wrestling title. He has the chance to make history next season to become Pomona’s first four-time individual state wrestling champion.

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able to compete with other athletes,” said Croasdell. “I still have a lot more to learn. If you would have asked me a year ago what I would be doing in college, I would have had no idea. I might have said swimming, but that completely changed.

“Triathlon is definitely new, especially on the collegiate level. I don’t think a lot of people know about it yet.

It’s not something that everyone does and it’s not offered in high schools here. For me I’m really excited about being about to compete and excited about what they can teach me and be

able to compete at the collegiate level.”

There are currently 22 NCAA schools that offer women’s triathlon programs over three divisions. USA Triathlon offers a multi-year grant to assist with the development of women’s varsity programs after triathlon was added to the list of NCAA emerging sports for women in 2014.

CMU applied for and was awarded the three-year grant from USA Triathlon.

The first year, CMU was given $40,000, of which $18,000 had to go toward scholarships. Funding of the program was to be split 5o-50 with the college, and the USA Triathlon contribution goes down to $20,000 the second year and $10,000 the third year.

“One thing that makes Colorado Mesa University unique is we are a

little like a trailblazer,” said CMU coAthletic Director Kristin Mort.

Most of the athletes on women’s team last year were walk-ons from other programs, but coach Geoff Hanson, who is also CMU’s swimming coach, has had a full year to recruit and hopes to have 10 to 12 women on the team this fall.

Under the emerging sport status, triathlon has 10 years to show continued momentum to become a full-fledged NCAA women’s sport.

It will take at least 40 colleges in Division I, II and III at the varsity level to have an NCAA women’s championship.

USA Triathlon is the governing body that organizes the triathlon national championship.

“The sport is growing quickly in the

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U.S.,” said Hanson. “It is getting more and more popular. You have to be a well-rounded athlete. It is important to be a good swimmer, and when you get to cycling you have to learn to ride in a pack and work together. Then it comes down to running. The athletes have to try to be good at all three disciplines and make the transition between them.”

CMU also has a men’s triathlon team, also started in 2017, but it is a club sport and privately funded by the university.

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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February 22, 2018

Apex board appoints first youth commission Panel of teens serves in advisory role to park-rec district

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Apex Park and Recreation District is aiming to reach its most underrepresented demographic with the appointment of 16 Arvada teens to the Apex Park and Recreation District’s first ever youth commission Feb. 15.

The commission will meet monthly, develop goals for the year and advise staff on what is important to youths and teens who live and play in the area.

One of the 16, Mallory Spencer, a junior at Ralston Valley High School, said that through her work on the commission, she is interested in gaining experience in designing projects and organizing events. She also feels this opportunity will give her more leadership opportunities and will allow her to create positive changes in her community.

“While the contributions of the youth commission to our community are numerous, the benefits reaped by

Members of the new Apex Youth Commission pose with the Apex PRD Board of Directors and staff that will guide the teens.

SHANNA FORTIER the young people offering their service can have a positive impact on them personally, now and into the future,” said Jim Whitfield, Apex PRD board president.

By serving on the commission in this first year, the teens will have the chance to participate in the overall planning of programs. In addition, during 2018 they’ll have a unique opportunity to be involved in activi-

MEET THE YOUTHS • Maxwell Clifford, eighth grade, North Arvada Middle School: Clifford is interested and excited to contribute to the community and be a voice for teenagers in the District.

• Avery Gaurmer, eighth grade, Moore Middle School: Gaurmer is looking forward to helping others through volunteer work and the youth commission.

• Cameron Lewallen, eighth grade, Wayne Carle Middle School: Lewallen has recently moved to the area and sees the commission as an opportunity for him to learn more about the community and be a more active citizen.

• Charlie O’Brien, eighth grade, Excel Academy: O’Brien has been a longtime participant of Apex programs including swimming lessons, youth programming, sports and events, which is why he is excited to be a part of the first-ever youth commission.

• Future Ward, eighth grade, Connections Learning Academy: Ward is excited to be more active and share her ideas for her community through her work on the youth commission.

• Peyton Glenn, ninth grade, Arvada West High School: Glenn is excited to join the youth commission so she can collaborate with a peer team and provide positive changes to youth programming within the district.

• Grant Oltrogee, ninth grade, Arvada West High School: Through his work with the commission, Oltrogee is hoping to gain a better understanding of how the district works and hopes to have more input on programs and services being offered to youths in the community.

• Takaji St. Pierre, ninth grade, Arvada West High School: St. Pierre has been a lifelong participant in recreation activities and sports and views his work on the youth commission as a way to continue his involvement.

• Annamarie Covington, 10th grade, Arvada

West High School: Covington is excited to join the commission so she can represent her age group and have a larger impact on her community.

• Levi DeGroot, 10th grade, Arvada West High School: DeGroot is looking forward to volunteering and getting more active in the community through work on the youth commission.

• Kian Lamer, 10th grade, Ralston Valley Senior High School: Lamer is new to the Arvada area and has joined the commission because he’s hoping to get more involved and share his ideas to better the community.

• Noah Loveland, 10th grade, Arvada West High School: Loveland is interested in doing more volunteer work within his community and is interested in providing feedback on future programs that can make the community a better place.

• Regan Parish, 10th grade, Ralston Valley High School: Parish joined the commission to improve her leadership skills and to be a part of a larger cause to improve her community.

• Ethan Polacsek, 10th grade, Ralston Valley High School: Polacsek is looking forward to giving back to his community and improving his leadership skills through his work on the Youth Commission.

• Garrett Gaurmer, 11th grade, Pomona High School: Gaurmer is looking forward to working with other teens from across the community with his work on the youth commission.

• Mallory Spencer, 11th grade, Ralston Valley High School: Through her work on the commission, Spencer is interested in gaining experience in designing projects and organizing events.

She also feels this opportunity will give her more leadership opportunities and will allow her to create positive changes in her community.

ties surrounding the openings of five voter-approved bond projects, including the grand opening ceremony of the newly constructed Secrest Recreation Center opening in summer.

The Apex district encompasses northeastern Jefferson County from approximately 52nd Avenue to the south, Highway 93 to the west, Sheridan Boulevard to the east, and the Boulder/Broomfield county line to the north.

Founded in 1956, the Apex district supports adult fitness and kids health by providing fitness and activity facilities and instruction.

The Apex board and staff hope serving on the commission will also allow youth opportunities to practice their skills in critical thinking, communication and creativity, while being introduced to local government and learning about the parks and recreation industry.

“Teens in the community say the benefits from serving in a voluntary role are learning to respect others, learning to be helpful and kind, learning to understand people who are different, developing leadership skills, becoming more patient and developing a better understanding of citizenship,” said JoAnn Gould, deputy director of recreation services at Apex. “This group is inspiring to me because the members are all passionate about serving the Apex community,” The goals of the commission are to discuss and suggest possible solutions about issues that young people face; discuss and provide input about programs that are offered to teens in the community; promote positive programs with peers; promote healthy living, including overall physical, emotional and mental well-being; and provide opportunities to develop youths as future leaders.

The Youth Commission serves in an advisory role to Apex PRD, and members were selected through an application and interview process facilitated by the professional staff liaison of the district.

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Green Mountain grad’s helmet speaks volumes Hockey goalie makes beliefs clear as she represents America

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Nicole Hensley, a 23-year-old graduate of Green Mountain High School and one of three goaltenders on the United States Olympic women’s ice hockey team, can never be accused of not representing America.

Hensley was the starter in the Feb.13 game against the athletes of Russia, but before the contest there was a report that the International Olympic Committee and Team USA were debating if Hensley would be allowed to wear her usual mask with a Statue of Liberty painted on it because it might be deemed as political statement.

The mask has red, white and blue stripes, two USA badges and images of a bald eagle and the Statue of Liberty.

Hensley wore her usual mask after it was approved and made 13 saves in a shutout victory over the Russians for the Americans’ second win.

“I’m not really sure what happened,” Hensley told reporters after the game at the Kwandong Hockey Center in PyeongChang. “Our equipment guys take care of the equipment and we take care of what’s going on on the ice. I think it (the Statue of Liberty) is a great repre-

sentation of our country.”

Hensley has played in two International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championships and captured gold medals in 2016 and 2017. She was also part of a pair of gold medal-winning teams in the 2016 and 2017 Four Nations Cups.

She was the No. 1 goalie in the 2017 World Championships and allowed two goals in three games. In the goldmedal match against rival Canada, the United States won 3-2 in overtime and Hensley made 28 saves.

She said in a hockeywriters.com interview that she didn’t develop her ability as a hockey goalie by herself.

“I would say that I used to have a bit of a temper on the ice,” she said.

“That is not how I want to portray myself or portray how God has acted in my life. My faith has calmed me down on the ice and helped me realize, too, that the results are not necessarily the most important thing.”

At Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri, Hensley was a four-time All-College Hockey America athlete. She compiled a career average of 2.98 goals against, four shutouts, an all-time NCAA Division I record of 4,094 saves and a .921 saves percentage.

“Nicole was a treat to coach,” said Lindenwood women’s hockey coach Scott Spencer. “She had an unbelievable work ethic and has earned everything she has gotten. She was a great addition to our team with her work ethic. She’s an extremely loyal kid with the highest levels of integrity.”

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February 22, 2018

Finding the perfect pet from Colorado and beyond Foothills Animal Shelter is part of national relocation program

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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An average stay for a dog at Foothills Animal Shelter is between three and five days. For cats, it’s about 10 days.

“We have an enormous demand from our community to keep the shelter full of adoptable animals,” said Liz Maddy, marketing and community engagement manager at Foothills Animal Shelter. “It’s clear that our community supports our efforts to find forever homes for the nearly 9,000 animals who come through our doors each year.”

One way the shelter fills the demand is by partnering with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (ASPCA) Relocation Program.

The ASPCA started its Relocation Program seven years ago. The program transfers animals from overcrowded shelters in one state to a destination shelter in another, where the animals have a better chance of getting adopted.

In January 2017, the ASPCA launched its WaterShed Animal Fund Rescue Ride, which serves the Midwest. It joins the ASPCA’s Nancy Silverman Rescue Ride, which serves the East Coast, and the West Coast Animal Relocation Program.

And in its first year, the Midwest

Foothills Animal Shelter staff and volunteers greet the animals transported through the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (ASPCA) WaterShed Animal Fund Rescue Ride, a relocation program that serves the Midwest. In all, about 80 cats and dogs have come to Foothills Animal Shelter through the program.

PHOTO COURTESY OF FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER

FOR MORE INFORMATION To learn more about the Foothills Animal Shelter, visit www.foothillsanimalshelter. org. To learn more about the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), visit www.ASPCA.org. program exceeded its annual goal of 3,000 pets transported — more than 5,000 animals went to shelters where there is more of a local demand for adoptable pets.

“The ASPCA’s Relocation Program helps us to diversify the animals we have in our shelter to appeal to the patrons we serve in Jefferson County,” Maddy said.

“We have the incredible opportunity to have a wider variety of

BY THE NUMBERS 28,444 — animals moved across the U.S. through ASPCA’s Animal Relocation Program in 2017 6,742 — cats and dogs relocated as of Feb. 12 in the Midwest with ASPCA’s WaterShed Animal Fund Rescue Ride 650 — cats and dogs that have come to Colorado’s four destination shelters. The state’s destination shelters are the Foothills Animal Shelter in Golden, the Denver Dumb Friends League, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region in Colorado Springs and the Humane Society of Boulder Valley.

190 — transports of animals made by the

WaterShed Animal Fund Rescue Ride in 2017 83 — cats and dogs that have come to Foothills Animal Shelter through the WaterShed Animal Fund Rescue Ride 20 — number of destination shelters part of the WaterShed Animal Fund Rescue Ride. They are located in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin. The animals come to these states from overcrowded shelters in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

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February 22, 2018F For three months, the endangered African wild dog puppies have been in their private maternity den with their mother, Tilly.

Keepers say the three male puppies and one female puppy are healthy, curious and playful.

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Denver Zoo visitors have a chance to see four endangered African wild dog puppies born in November and released into the Benson Predator Ridge yard Feb. 16.

The puppies were in their private maternity den for three months, being cared for by their mother, Tilly, according to a news release from the zoo.

Keepers say the three male puppies, Nigel, Theodore Roosevelt, and Livingstone, and one female puppy, Cholula, are healthy, curious and playful.

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Habitat fragmentation, conflict with human activities and infectious disease are among the reasons for the endangerment.

Denver Zoo is a leader in the management of African wild dogs within the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and has successfully produced 32 puppies since 2001, said the release.

African wild dogs are native to the open woodlands and plains of subSaharan Africa. Full-grown adults weigh between 40 and 80 pounds and stand 30 inches tall at the shoulder.

Unique characteristics of these slim, long-legged dogs include distinct yellow, black, brown and white markings, large round ears that contribute to their sharp sense of hearing, and front paws that have only four toes, rather than the typical five found on other canine species.

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After race to the finish, Local Foods opens Colorado-based natural goods store at 72nd Avenue market

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Westminster’s Local Food Market was two years in the planning and four months in the making: they weren’t about let a little thing like a shelf tag glitch stop their grand opening.

The long-awaited grocery store opened Feb. 18, filling the vacant former Albertsons at 72nd and Sheridan Boulevard.

General Manager Phil Valentine said a computer glitch kept store employees from getting shelf price tags in place before the grand opening, meaning customers would have no way of knowing just what they paying until they checked out.

So Valentine and owner Sherman Wu decided to offer all grand opening shoppers 20 percent discount.

“It’s been a race,” Valentine

said. “We’ve been only been working on this four months, from start to finish — building the organization, buying the products. It was a dead heat, so we offered 20 percent of today so they can feel confident in their prices.”

The city council first heard the proposal for a 70 percent sales tax rebate over a fiveyear period in February 2016.

The council approved the rebate — estimated to be worth $1.36 million by the original developer — with an expiration date of June 30, 2017.

Councilors have pushed back that expiration date three times since then.

The project was initially spearheaded by Verne Tharp and funded by Wu. That involved securing a $150,000 grant for Wu to partially reimburse him for the $750,000 in facade improvements.

Finally this year, Wu funded another $1.6 million project in exchange for full ownership of the company.

Mayor Herb Atchison said he initially voted against the Notice city’s salesPublic tax rebate but said ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Saturday his opinion changed Sealed bids for the construction of City of

Owner Sherman Wu greets well-wishers at the grand opening of his Local Foods Market on Feb. 18. The Colorado-based grocery store has been more than two years in the making.

PHOTOS BY SCOTT TAYLOR with Wu’s increased involvement.

“The new ownership has given me a lot more confidence, and because of the local foods concept people will come down,” Atchison said.

“And the more Colorado products we get in here, the better it will do.”

Councilor Anita Seitz said it’s a good example of how to revitalize the community.

“As a city, we do want to concentrate on entrepreneurs and building wealth within

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF ANNEXATION PETITION ACCEPTANCE The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

R18-014: A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Arvada Dental, Southwest of W. 64th and Indiana Street, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 3112-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for March 5, 2018, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation Legal Notice No.: 401204 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 18-WA-01 Project Title 2018 Water Main Replacement, and Project No. 15-SR-04 Phase 2 Project Title Sanitary Sewer Main Installation, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 a.m. on March 6, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com Construct Connect – www.constructconnect.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after February 15, 2018. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon

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Arvada, Project No. 18-WA-01 Project Title 2018 Water Main Replacement, and Project No. 15-SR-04 Phase 2 Project Title Sanitary Sewer Main Installation, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 a.m. on March 6, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com Construct Connect – www.constructconnect.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after February 15, 2018. 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: 29,110 LF Furnish & Install 8” PVC Water Main 40 EA Furnish & Install Fire Hydrant Assembly 51 EA Furnish & Install 8” Gate Valve & Box 454 EA Tap Main & Install Corp. Stop (3/4" dia.)

954 LF Furnish & Install 8” PVC Sanitary Sewer Miscellaneous items include connections to existing facilities, traffic control, water main fittings, 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, P.E., at 720-898-7647.

CITY OF ARVADA Bob Manwaring, P.E., Director of Public Works

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, March 5, 2018, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed preliminary plats and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

1. Candelas Commercial Filing 4 West Preliminary Plat, southeast corner Highways 93 and 72 2. Candelas Commercial Filing 3 Preliminary Plat, northeast corner Candelas Parkway and 91st Place

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our communities,” Seitz said.

“This shows we are promoting that.”

According to the agreement with the city, at least 60 percent of the items sold in the store must come from Colorado and the first sale is must be made by April 1.

But Valentine said the store was short of the 60 percent level on the grand opening.

“Our concept is to provide a full-service natural food grocery store with a strong focus on local goods,” Valentine

said. “We couldn’t do that if we limited our stock to just Colorado items. People would have to go to two different stores to get what they need, so we are offering more. But we’ve only been actively working to open for four months so there is a lot more we can do and we will continue working on it.”

The store includes a coffee and kombucha bar, grab-andgo items like sandwiches, fresh produce, frozen foods, vitamins, health and beauty products, a fresh meat butcher shop with specialty items like stuffed meats and food demonstration areas.

“All the meat is Colorado meat - except for the seafood,” Valentine said.

City Economic Development Director John Hall said the city would work Wu and the market to bring in more Colorado-produced goods.

“The city sees itself as a partner in this,” Hall said.

“The shopping center here is 95 percent rented now and they’ve hired all local people, Public Notice so it’s fantastic for the comNOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT munity at large.”

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R18-015: A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Apex Estates, 12903 W. 72nd Avenue, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for March 5, 2018, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation Legal Notice No.: 401205 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice

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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., March 6, 2018 to NORAA Concrete Construction Corp. for work related to Project No. 17-ST-12 – 2017 Miscellaneous Concrete and performed under that contract dated May 15, 2017 for the City of

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