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MY NAME IS

JACKSON HEETLAND

coolest for me is being recognized for my academics. I’m used to being known around school as a good student. But it’s really cool to be honored at the national level and to see that my hard work has brought me to the attention of people who are higher up. It’s also cool to know that my SAT score was so high. I remember when I checked it in the library, my friend saw it and said, “Whoa, you got a 1580 — that’s crazy!” He started telling everyone. For the rest of the day, everyone was freaking out. It’s cool for other people to recognize that’s a good score. Also, from a practical standpoint, it’s really good to put on applications.

Standley Lake High senior, saxist, Presidential Scholars nominee A future in engineering Right now, I’m focusing on school and college applications. I’m really interested in science and math. I’m thinking about going into some engineering field, which is why I’m looking at Colorado School of Mines and CU Boulder for college. I’ve always been really interested in science. It started with space. I really like space. That was my big thing. Every kid says that they want to be an astronaut. I guess I never really grew out of that. I don’t want to be an astronaut, but I love space and the natural world.

And now that I know a lot more about stuff like climate change, I want to help out in that area too. Specifically, I’m interested in environmental engineering. I could help with solar energy and stuff like that. I’m also really interested in anatomy, so I’m looking at biomedical engineering. I could manufacture prostheses — that seems really interesting to me. Or like I said, space. Aerospace would be really interesting because I like mechanical engineering. It would be cool to build the kind of machines that get up to space, or at least up in the atmosphere.

Jackson D. Heetland is a senior at Standley Lake High School and a nominee in the 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

SHANNA FORTIER Playing saxophone I like to play the saxophone. I’m in a jazz band. That’s something I’m really passionate about. That’s really been my favorite experience in high school. I entered our advance band here at Standley Lake freshman year, which I didn’t expect to be able to do because I was just a little freshman on my sax. I didn’t know what I was doing. But I got into the signature jazz band and I was very excited

about that. I was first alto every year since then. We play at school events a lot. We play at community events.

On March 16 we’re gonna do a swing dance in the cafeteria.

Being a Presidential Scholars nominee At first when I got the Presidential Scholars nominee, I didn’t think it was as big of a deal as I do now. It was a pretty big honor to be nominated. The part that’s the

It’s just a score Even though the presidential scholars thing is pretty important and the SAT score is important, when I look at my academic career, that doesn’t really matter that much to me because it’s just a score. I think much more important to me is the relationships I have with my teachers and how I am interested in what they teach. That can’t really be communicated with an SAT score.

I’m proud of myself for the score, but I think more important is that I enjoy my learning.

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Man sentenced to 32 years for domestic violence strangulation STAFF REPORT

Thomas Adam Rojas, 35, appeared in Jefferson County District Court on Feb. 28, where he was sentenced to prison for 32 years for a strangulation assault on his girlfriend. The strangulation caused the dissection of her carotid artery and a subsequent stroke. The stroke caused the victim to suffer from severe aphasia, affecting her ability to speak or

report what happened to her.

On Dec. 6, 2016 Rojas and 36-year-old Felicia Garcia lived together with Rojas’s mother in Arvada when he assaulted Garcia, held her down, sitting on her chest, and strangled her with two hands.

It was three days Rojas before anyone called 911,

according to the District Attorney’s office.

Following four days of trial in January the jury found Rojas guilty of Attempted First Degree Murder and First Degree Assault.

This was not the first time Rojas had strangled a woman. During trial, the prosecution presented evidence that Rojas strangled his prior girlfriend in 2010 to the point of unconsciousness.

At the time he committed this offense, he was on parole for his prior strangulation conviction.

“Mr. Rojas deserves to serve every day of this sentence for the unspeakable assault on Felicia,” said DA Pete Weir. “To choke a woman with his bare hands demands nothing less.

Strangulation is a tool of violence. It can be a fatal tool of violence. In this case, Felicia Garcia survived, but she will never be the same.”

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Girl Scout cookie sales wrap up March 10 STAFF REPORT

Sunday, March 10 is the final day to purchase Girl Scout cookies.

Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos and Savannah Smiles are available for $4 per package, and the S’mores, and gluten-free Toffee-tastic cookies sell for $5 per box.

Each box of cookies purchased helps support Girl Scout experiences such as travel, outdoor adventure, and STEM (science, technology, engi-

neering and math) programming.

Colorado Girl Scouts sell cookies online, door-to-door and in front of major retailers.

“Girl Scout cookie time is all about teaching girls lifelong business skills,” Stephanie Foote, president and CEO of Girl Scouts of Colorado, said in a news release. “The proceeds from these girl-led businesses go to fund all the adventures you get to have as a Girl Scout.”

In addition, Girl Scouts honor the nonprofit organizations, food banks,

military, and uniformed personnel who are so important to the community through the Hometown Heroes/ Gift of Caring program. Through this program, customers purchase a package of cookies to donate to Girl Scouts’ heroes. Girls learn about the work of their recipients by taking tours, learning about careers in public service and helping with service projects. All Hometown Heroes/Gift of Caring purchases may be eligible for a tax deduction. The 2019 goal for the Hometown Heroes/Gift of Car-

ing program in Colorado is 200,000 packages.

To purchase cookies, use the “Cookie Locator” online or the mobile app to search for booth sale locations. Go to girlscoutsofcolorado. org.

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Downsizing: One of the Prime Issues We All Face As We Age

For some of us, our possessions seem to expand along with our waistline as we age. By the time we start collecting Social Security and enjoying the benefits of Medicare — woohoo! — our basements are full and we’re living in a house which is way too big for us.

At least that was true for Rita and me! Seven years ago we downsized into a twobedroom one-story home, which will suffice for us until we need to consider assisted living. But our basement is still too full!

I’m pleased to say we’re also downsizing our physical bodies through exercise and diet — but that’s not my topic for this month!

As a Realtor, my expertise is in doing what I did for Rita and me — selling your current house and getting you into a smaller, low-maintenance home with main-floor living — but I also find myself helping with the second aspect, which is to downsize possessions.

There are three categories of possessions — stuff you want to take with you to your next home, even if it’s assisted living; stuff you want to sell because it doesn’t fit in your new home; and stuff you want to get rid of either by giving it to a thrift store or taking it to the dump.

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Perhaps you’ve considered employing an “estate sale” company to sell unwanted furniture and accessories — everything from dishes to sofas. There are several estate sale companies among the

service providers on the Golden Real Estate smartphone app, which you can download on the App Store or Google Play. But you need to know that these companies will charge up to 40% commission on the sale of your possessions. I’m not saying they don’t earn what they charge, but I have been successful more than once in getting the buyer of a home to purchase the unwanted furniture in a separate deal outside of the real estate transaction. Let me explain how I do that.

I ask my sellers to list the items (with prices) of everything they want to sell outside of closing and leave that list on their kitchen counter so that prospective buyers can see it.

Then, if we get multiple bids by pricing the house right, I can usually get the winning bidder to agree to buy all the furniture at the prices listed. I did that just last month on one of my listings, and I have done it multiple times prior to that. The buyer probably didn’t want the furniture, but agreed to buy it in order to win the bidding war we created by pricing the home to attract multiple offers.

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Our clients use our trucks for that purpose all the time, and I love that we’re able to provide these trucks at no cost.

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Kondo.” She advises you to look at each item and ask, “Does this give me joy.”

If it doesn’t, get rid of it!

Here are some other thoughts shared by cohousing advocate Deb Kneale:  Remove the things that distract you from the things you love.  Unburden yourself and your heirs!  If you lost it would you buy it again?  Give important things the space to be important.

 Remember, it feels better to do stuff than to have stuff.  We wear 20% of our clothes 80% of the time. Lose what you don’t wear!

There’s a panel discussion with local experts on March 10th, 1-3 p.m., at the Arvada Public Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., in case you’d like to learn more. It is presented by the Ralston Creek Cohousing community. For more info, call Tori Baker at 303-704-1268 or visit www.DownsizingAdvice.info.

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B.I.O.N.I.C. Team wins Innovators Society grand prize The funds will help the new nonprofit expand

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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fter four student suicides in the 2001-02 school year at Green Mountain High School, GHS counselor Sandy Austin created the B.I.O.N.I.C. Team so caring students could connect with people who might be in trouble or feel isolated. The name is an acronym for “Believe It or Not I Care.”

In the years that followed the creation of the school club, it expanded to other schools and Austin estimates 1,200 students in several B.I.O.N.I.C. school clubs reached out to more than 140,000 people facing tough times. Inspired to touch even more lives, Austin decided to evolve her school club idea into a nonprofit organization.

“All the pressures on kids today, they feel more isolated and alone than ever before,” Austin said.

B.I.O.N.I.C. focuses on reaching out to people experiencing specific situations: new students; students who are out of school for an extended time because of illness; students who are lonely or overwhelmed; kids that loose loved ones and experience tragedy; and students who are being bullied.

Gage Crispe is one student who says he was helped by this group.

While a sophomore at Green Mountain, he lost a close friend to suicide.

“After that, I didn’t know what my outlet should be,” said Crispe, now 25. “I had never experienced loss like that before. I had no idea what I should be doing, what grief looked like, how to cope.”

Crispe got involved in the B.I.O.N.I.C. Team at his school, which he said taught him how to understand his grief and how to be a support for others.

Austin, who now leads the club at Pomona High where she is currently a counselor, enrolled in the Nonprofit Pathways program at Red Rocks Community College,

Sandy Austin, of B.I.O.N.I.C., presents at the Innovators Society 2.0 Pitch Showdown in June. where learned about The Innovators Society.

The Innovators Society, a program of Community First Foundation, invests in promising, but not yet proven, innovations to increase awareness and change perceptions of mental health.

They engage a network of passionate community leaders to accelerate new solutions for mental wellness.

“It is important that as a community we come together around this stigma of mental health,” said Noah Atencio, vice president of community impact at Community First Foundation. “Through The Innovators Society nonprofit accelerator program, we cultivate the most innovative ideas for improving mental wellness and expand them in Denver communities faster than otherwise possible.”

B.I.O.N.I.C. was one of six innovations selected for The Innovators Society 2.0 in which mental health non profits pitched their ideas to gain funding and spent several months to develop a plan to scale their nonprofits. At the pitch in June, audience members voted in real time to give away $500,000 in grant money from Community First Foundation.

Following the pitch in June, Austin and other nonprofits in the accelerator

SHANNA FORTIER

The school tragedy team sends posters to schools experiencing tragedy to spread love. program met with coaches for training and professional development in areas such as financial stability, marketing, and other elements to make a nonprofit successful.

After meeting with coaches, all teams created an implementation plan.

Evaluation of that plan, the pitch, letters of support and coach feedback was done by a panel of community members.

At the end of the six month program, the panel chose B.I.O.N.I.C. as the grand prize winner, earning themselves an additional $50,000 in grant money, bringing its total funding throughout the program to $185,050.

“Hearing from experts in many fields — Community First Foundation staff, coaches, advisers, and the strategy labs — accelerates how we

are able to roll out B.I.O.N.I.C. as a new nonprofit,” Apprentice of Austin Peace Youth said. “The Organization money, www.aopyo.org time, and efB.I.O.N.I.C. www.bionicteam. fort spared through org this process My Quiet Cave myquietcave.com will help us have the Open Labs www.sigmend.com greatest Young Invincibles impact posyounginvincibles. sible. Young people org will more YouthRoots effectively youthroots.org be able to handle tough times with the supportive and caring communities B.I.O.N.I.C. creates.”

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schools worldwide. They will be making a starter kit with a manual for all schools who are interested in developing a program and hosting conferences during Spring Break throughout Colorado.

“We’re getting it out there quickly and getting schools curriculum so they can start a club in fall,” Austin said.

The nonprofit also plans to create webinars and hold a leadership conference in the fall.

“All the kids who are struggling, falling through the cracks when they face challenging times, we’re getting kids the tools to be able to get through those challenging times and give them a home,” Austin said.

“It’s kids reaching out to kids to let them know that there are people out there that care about them.”

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Arvada family recycles old crayons into new creations The Martonosis bought Crazy Crayons in June

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For the past nine months, the Martonosi family in Arvada has been working to keep crayons out of landfills by recycling them into new creations.

Kim and Attila Martonosi bought Crazy Crayons and The National Crayon Recycle Program from Luann Foty, of Lake City, in June and have been working to give the business new life.

The Martonosis wanted a business that helps the environment. When they saw that Crazy Crayons was for sale, they knew it was right for them.

“We’re so wasteful as humans,” Kim Martonosi said. “If I can do my part some way to eliminate that, it makes me feel good.”

The business, which runs out of their Arvada home, also teachers their three daughters how to be responsible for their own waste.

“That was really important to us,” Attila Martonosi said. “We want to make sure we’re helping them grow as individuals and establish good habits.”

Boxes of recycled crayons arrive daily at the Martonosi house. They come from scouts, churches, restau-

Crazy Crayons makes many animal shapes including elephants, rhinos, monkey and bears.

Atilla and Kim Martonosi, of Arvada, bought Crazy Crayons in June and are working to build the company back up.

PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER rants and private individuals. Many are broken in bits and pieces or the nubs left after a hard coloring session.

Others are full, discarded after a single use because of sanitary reasons.

Sometimes, the crayons are accompanied by a note about the children and grandchildren who used them.

“When we bought the business, that’s when we realized how big the recycling portion was,” Attila Martonosi said, adding that two days after the mail delivery was switched to their

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house, crayons started arriving.

They estimate that 30 to 100 pounds of recycled crayons are delivered each day.

The crayons are then sorted into color and those that cannot be certified as non-toxic are discarded.

Once sorted, crayons are melted in crockpots and poured into molds of new fun shapes like Ecostars, alphabet letters, animals and the company’s popular creation — the Recycle Crayon Sticks.

Colors are mixed to fabricate new solid colors such as periwinkle and to make multi-colored patterns.

The new crayons are then sold to individuals through the company’s website, craft fairs and to gift shops both near and far, including the Denver Zoo and the Saguaro Cactus Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The paper crayon wrappers are also up-cycled and sold as fire starters.

One thing the Martonosis have been working on changing since they acquired the company is switching the packaging from a single-use plastic to an eco-friendly paperboard that can be recycled.

“It’s neat to find out how big some organizations are about recycling,” Attila Martonosi said. “We hope by the end of the year to eliminate all single-use plastic from product.”

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20 Arvada officers receive donated armor SHIELD 616 donation adds layer of protection

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Arvada Police Officer Anthony Daniel leaves for work, his fiancé is a little less worried, now, thanks to an armor donation from SHIELD 616.

“It means more protection, but it also means he comes home to me every night,” said Ashley Jojola.

For Daniel, the gear means he has more confidence and protection going into highpressure situations.

Daniel was one of 20 Arvada Police officers to receive a gear kit donation Feb. 26 from SHIELD 616, a Colorado Springs-based nonprofit which provides law enforcement officers with the most updated, riffle-rated protection.

Each armor kit donated included a plate carrier vest that clearly reads “police” on the front and back; two riflerated armor plates; a ballistic

Arvada Police Officer Robert LoBosco tries on his new ballistic helmet and armor vest donated

by SHIELD 616.

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Arvada Police Officer Melinda Rommereim holds her four-year-old daughter, Paisley, after receiving her armor kit from SHIELD 616.

SHANNA FORTIER helmet; and a trauma kit.

“This truly warms my heart,” said Arvada Police Chief Link Strate at the donation presentation. “As a police chief to sit here and see these officers standing behind these

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The majority of the gear donations were funded by a

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Sgt. Christopher McCoy, of the Arvada Police Department, was featured in a commercial with Ford and SHIELD 616 during the 2019 Super Bowl.

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Arvada’s Inglee named beef council director

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“This is something that has been a need in Colorado,” said Kevin Shaughnessy, of Rocky Mountain Ford Dealers, mentioning the three Colorado officers killed in the line of duty last year. “We all agreed that protecting officers and providing this donation to provide gear to officers is something we’d love to get behind.”

Ford funded 17 of the 20 armor kits.

Donations for the additional gear was provided by Safeway, Arvada Police Department Citizen Academy alumni, Donna’s Fund/Chalets General Federation of Women’s Club, the Santos family and the Peterson family.

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Each armor kit donated includes a plate carrier vest that clearly reads “police” on the front and back; two rifle-rated armor plates; a ballistic helmet; and a trauma kit.

PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER SHIELD 616 presented 20 armor packages to the Arvada Police Department Feb. 26.

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Colorado native Todd Inglee has been named executive director of the Colorado Beef Council, according to a news release from the organization.

Inglee served as the council’s interim executive director for eight months and comes to the organization with a diverse background in the beef industry. He has worked for trade associations, allied partners, and as a small cattle producer with a stocker operation, retaining ownership in those cattle to sell product to retail and foodservice.

Inglee also previously served as a director for the Colorado Beef Council and as president of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association.

“As interim director, Todd demonstrated his knowledge of the beef industry, the importance of the checkoff and the distinct separation between checkoff and non-checkoff related programs,” Colorado Beef Council chair Sallie Miller of Briggsdale said in the release.

“We look forward to having Todd serve as our executive director and help manage the Colorado Beef Council’s demand-building programs.”

As executive director, Inglee will have responsibility for administration, budget planning, producer communications and industry relations.

A graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in speech communications, Inglee and his wife Kim have three children and live in Arvada. The family owns Ralston Valley Beef, which raises grass and grain-finished cattle, selling its dry-aged and locally raised beef directly to individuals, restaurants, and specialty grocers throughout Colorado’s Front Range.

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Single vehicle crash in Arvada leaves driver dead STAFF REPORT

An early morning hours of Feb. 27 Arvada Police responded to reports of a vehicle speeding in the area of Ward Road and 64th Avenue.

Officers observed a gray Ferrari traveling north on Ward Road at a high rate of speed.

The vehicle’s driver, identified as Steven Andrews, 39, lost control and crashed in the 6900 block of Ward Road,

The vehicle, a 2007 gray Ferrari, was reported stolen from a local dealership.

leaving the east side of the road and running into a fence and several trees.

Andrews was identified by the Jefferson County Coroner’s office. He was declared deceased at the scene.

A female passenger was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The vehicle, a 2007 gray Ferrari, was reported stolen from an area dealership.

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Getting the lifelong health care pets deserve New program provides stronger partnership between animal shelter vet teams and community veterinarians

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There’s one common goal shared among veterinarians, animal shelters and pet adopters.

It is to “see the pets healthy and thriving,” said Katherine Kethcart, the communications and content manager for Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), “and living a fulfilled life.”

A new program called Connect for Care will make that goal even more attainable.

Connect for Care is a partnership between Denver area veterinarians and Denver area animal shelters facilitated

by CVMA. What it does is ensure adopted shelter pets receive the lifelong health care they deserve, Kethcart said.

Through the program, participating CVMA veterinarians offer complimen-

tary post-adoption exams for newly adopted shelter pets. If needed, the veterinarian will provide up to $250 worth of care for designated medical needs for up to 14 calendar days postadoption.

“We believe it is our responsibility to help adopted shelter pets connect with a veterinarian so they have a bright, healthy future the moment they step out of the shelter and into the community,” said Ashley Larson, CVMA program manager for Connect for Care.

CVMA is a statewide veterinarian association that has between 2,500-

3,000 members across Colorado, Kethcart said. Currently, there are 49 veterinary clinics along the Front Range and eight Denver-area animal shelters participating in the Connect for Care program. The shelters provide a list of the participating local veterinary clinics to the pet adopter.

In 2018, about 7,700 animals entered Foothills Animal Shelter, said Liz Maddy, Foothills Animal Shelter’s marketing and community engagement manager. The shelter’s veterinarian team provided care to each of SEE PETS, P22

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Health from the Ground Up with Jeffco Public Health

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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n honor of National Community Supported Agriculture Day, a day to celebrate community supported agriculture, Jeffco Public Health hosted “Health from the Ground Up: Meet Your Local Farmers” on Feb. 22 at St.

Elaine Silburn is the co-owner of Grow Girls Organic in Arvada.

James Episcopal Church in Wheat Ridge. Local farmers met with members of the community, while a stew made with Jeffco-grown ingredients. Topics touched on the event included food insecurity and how locally grown food can combat that and information on the impact climate change has on agriculture.

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Bridget Sheils became a believer in the benefits of Cannabidiol (CBD) products after seeing how they helped her husband, Tim, manage anxiety.

“He was very against taking anything medically because he didn’t want to be altered,” she said. “He started taking the water soluble (CBD) and it was really life changing for us.”

Sheils said that the unmanageable stressors that many times ruined the day, turned into small hiccups.

Because of this, she now wants to help others.

“It’s really nice to work with a population of people who are wanting change in their lives,” Sheils said, adding that many people are turning to CBD products to replace painkillers and psychological pharmaceuticals.

“A lot of those heavy prescriptions change our entire existence as people,“ Sheils said. “But people are finding enough relief from anxiety and stress that they are able to move away from different medications and regain their life.”

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Sheils sees the store as a place for people who are interested in CBD products to come and learn without having to go to a dispensary — many of which sell CBD in addition to marijuana.

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Batch 19 provides history in a beer glass AC Golden Brewing Company re-releases preprohibition style brew

Noah Heaney, co-owner of Miners Saloon in Golden, pours a Batch 19 on March 1. The beer, recently re-released

by AC Golden Brewing Company, is a preprohibition style lager.

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Adolph Coors is likely smiling down at Colorado beer drinkers as they sip on his Batch 19 brew.

It makes brewers “feel good seeing people enjoy something they created,” said David Coors, president of AC Golden Brewing Company. “We decided (Batch 19) was too good not to share with the rest of beer community.”

Mid-January, AC Golden Brewing Company re-released its Batch 19 beer — a brew with a hoppy taste balanced by a subtle caramel maltiness.

“There’s been some pent-up demand for it since 2015,” Coors said. “People are ecstatic to have it back.”

Batch 19 was available for about five years beginning in 2010. However, prior to that, nobody had been able to enjoy the beer since Adolph Coors, founder of the Coors Brewery in Golden in 1873, was brewing it back in 1913.

“It’s a nod to an era,” said David Coors, who is the great-great-grandson of Adolph Coors. “This is a style of beer you would find in Colorado prior to prohibition.”

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This year’s re-launch of the beer commemorates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 18th amendment that prohibited alcohol.

The recipe was discovered in Adolph Coors’ handwritten logbook, kept under “lock and key” in the Coors Brewery’s archives, David Coors said.

It is made with a rare combination of noble hops and two malts, giving it a biscuit-like aroma with spicy, herbal notes and a deep golden color that’s naturally filtered and unpasteurized.

For now, Batch 19 is only available in Colorado at select establishments, and only on tap.

“I really like the history of the beer,” said Mike Hoffman, a Golden resident and patron of Miners Saloon, a Gold Rush-inspired foodand-beverage venue in downtown Golden. “And it pairs nicely with the (restaurant’s) spiced candied bacon.”

The appetizer is made of bacon, bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup and Aleppo pepper.

Miners Saloon takes pride in pairing rustic cuisine with rustic beer, said Noah Heaney, co-owner of Miners Saloon. In addition, Batch 19 has a lower alcohol content — 5.5 percent ABV — than most beers,

WHERE TO GET IT AC Golden Brewing Company recently relaunched Batch 19 exclusive to Colorado.

Here are some local establishments where you can find it: Arvada: Arvada Tavern, 5707 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard; Kline’s Beer Hall, 7519 Grandview Ave. Aurora: Wingchesters, 5428 S Parker Road Denver: Historians Ale House, 24 Broadway #102; Recess Beer Garden, 2715 17th St. #103; Walter’s 303 Pizzeria & Publik House Uptown, 1906 Pearl St. Edgewater: Sloans Grill, 5850 W. 25th Ave. Golden: Buffalo Rose Saloon, 1119 Washington Ave.; Miners Saloon, 1109 Miner’s Alley Lakewood: Teller’s Taproom & Kitchen, 1990 Youngfield St. Littleton: Walter’s 303 Pizzeria & Publik House - Bow Mar, 5194 S. Lowell Boulevard Parker: Parker Garage, 19420 Mainstreet, Wheat Ridge: Colorado Plus Brew Pub and Taphouse, 6995 W. 38th Ave. Batch 19 is available at other venues across the state. To find locations outside the Denver-metro area, visit www.facebook. com/batch19/.

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“We’re serving up a little piece of history,” Heaney said, “here in Golden, where it began.”

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VOICES

Looks like America isn’t good enough for America’s pastime QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

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lay ball.

The 2019 Major League Baseball season is about to get underway. Did I just hear yawns?

Attendance was down at 17 MLB stadiums last year from the year before.

There are a number of theories about why baseball is no longer America’s game.

Here’s one: Americans think baseball is boring.

It’s not action-packed, like professional basketball.

One local sports writer thinks the game should be shortened to seven innings.

Why not to five? Why not to one?

Americans don’t deserve baseball.

It’s too subtle. Americans prefer constant overstatement and hoopla.

(What would the Super Bowl have been without Maroon 5?

Answer at the bottom.)

Professional baseball is a brilliant, deliberate, nine-course meal.

Professional basketball is a greasy

drive-thru.

Americans are impatient, and they want to know what is going on where they are not.

Security scans everyone at the gate for knives and guns. Security should scan for phones too. Phoning and texting in a stadium, in an art gallery, in a concert, and in line in a grocery store is disrespectful.

But, it’s entirely American.

Yes, sometimes things drag.

There are pitchers who ponder and wander and debate and spit between every pitch.

S LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Accountability accepted I am very pleased to read that the writer who claimed professional journalism is not held accountable has surrendered that argument. He does so when when he calls attention to a defamation lawsuit filed against the Washington Post and “maybe more plaintiffs” by the parents of Nick Sandmann. That is the definition of accountable. As for the claim of “little evidence of racist or offensive statements by the Catholic youths”, this is where the world of opinion has supremacy. Yes, there was a small group at the Lincoln Memorial on Rev. Dr. King’s holiday saying incredibly offensive things. And yes, there was a larger group of school boys intent on confronting the smaller group of offenders. And I still praise Mr. Phillips for defusing the situation with a prayer chant. But all accounts

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show dozens of boys engaged in incredibly offensive and racist war dances, war chants and exaggerated “tomahawk chop” motions while in an agitated state. These are things on which we can disagree without dismissing those who disagree with us, but neither can we claim criminal behavior without evidence. Child abuse has strict definitions in the legal code and making an accusation of a crime requires proof, not anecdotes. Maybe the school boy’s ineffective chaperones should bear more responsibility for the shameful display that day.

Remember to read and watch as many news sources as you can. It’ll do you good!

Paul Barnkow, Arvada SEE LETTERS, P13

There are batters who pray and pace and redo their batting gloves between every pitch.

There are too many trips to the mound (although fewer than there used to be).

Managers swap pitchers endlessly. No one pitches a complete game anymore.

My favorite baseball player, left-handed pitcher Warren Spahn, started 665 games and completed 382.

SEE SMITH, P13

Systems sans sense

than philosophic discussion. o, the wife and I were having We went around and around about an argu… a discussion the this for a while, her trying to make other night. You know how me understand how that works, and that goes — starts out as a me wondering why the system is philosophic discussion, then someso stupid. Within the context of the body misunderstands something, system, it makes sense, and I underthen, suddenly, it’s something less stand the purpose of that process. than philosophic.

But, from 10,000 feet, it seems pretty ANYWAY … Our daughter is having trouble with her knee. An entirely stupid. Given that this is a product of the same system that charges predictable situation for a HITTING $3 for a Tylenol in the hospital, dancer. Trouble is, this time HOME I’m guessing the image actuit seemed like trauma, not ally only costs $300 to produce. overuse, so her physical “CHANGE THE SYSTEM!” therapist recommended she Unfortunately, so far the only get some imaging. No probideas for a new system look lem, of course — gotta know suspiciously like the one what’s wrong before you can that is leaving our veterans treat it and, you know, start so ill-served, or the one from dancing again so you can England that was responsible damage it some more. At for the deaths of one in three any rate, the provider told elderly people — while in the her the cost of the image hospitals — due to neglect. was $580; but, if she had Michael Alcorn Systems crack me up. I’m insurance, it would be $630. pretty sure nobody designed this Huh? system to behave this way, but, over So, my daughter, a struggling coltime, little problems got resolved by lege student, assumes that the $580 the system in ways that benefitted was the obvious way to go. At which the system as much as it benefitted point, my wife, who understands people. Like SkyNet, it developed its these things, says it’s not, because own sort of intelligence, and eventuyou have to submit it through insurally evolved into the monstrosity we ance so that we get credit for the deductible and because the insurance have now.

There are other system that work company may reduce the cost because just as poorly. We recently had the $630 may be beyond the “contractual joy of applying for student financial allowance.” I say, “what?” She says, aid for college for the second child. “the insurance company only allows Talk about your stupid systems! Not the practice to charge so much for to be all “get off my lawn,” but it will something, so they might reduce the bill.” I say, “that’s stupid.”

At which point it became a less SEE ALCORN, P22

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LETTERS FROM PAGE 12

Jefferson Parkway plan will slow Indiana The proposed Jefferson Parkway is a tollway to be funded and operated by a private enterprise. The current plan is to re-align Indiana Street and will include a roundabout. A roundabout is a circular intersection with no traffic signals or stop signs. Drivers must yield to traffic in the roundabout at each entry point. The roundabout is planned for the northern section of Indiana Street near Walnut Creek. Northbound traffic on the tollway will cross over Indiana Street and head towards Broomfield or they can exit onto Indiana Street on the roundabout. Southbound traffic will enter the roundabout from Indiana Street to enter the tollway going north or south.

As traffic exits the tollway, it will be forced to merge on the roundabout. For the tollway to pass over Indiana Street and connect with the planned roundabout, Indiana Street will need to be realigned to the east for approximately a mile or less. This plan is a deliberate attempt to slow traffic down on Indiana Street in order to direct more traffic onto the tollway.

Movement to Stop Jefferson Parkway is an Arvada citizens group. They have addressed the Highway Authority about lowered speed limits meant to steer drivers into using the tollway. Their response has been, they don’t have the authority to lower speeds on public roads.

It is obvious the roundabout will create traffic congestion and will not improve our public roads. For more information visit www.StopJeffersonParkway.com.

Gary Belhumeur, Arvada

SMITH FROM PAGE 12

Left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw has started 318 games and finished 25.

The local sports writer compared the length of the average baseball game to the length of his favorite movie, “The Godfather.”

The average Major League Baseball game in 2018 took 3:04.

“The Godfather” took 2:55.

Major League Baseball teams play a total of 2,430 games. All of them can’t be masterpieces.

And all films can be masterpieces either.

There were 871 feature films released in 2018. I would rather watch a baseball game between two last-place teams, than 95 percent of the films that get made every year.

As much as I appreciate baseball and its history and all of the statistics, it’s shooting itself in the foot with absurd salaries.

“Mr. Personality,” Manny Machado, just signed a 10-year contract for $300 million. The Padres also threw in an island.

Machado will get paid whether he bats .320

or .220. Even if he is on the “injured list.”

(Baseball will no longer refer to it as the “disabled list.”)

Idiotic salaries mean owners have to do something about attendance, so they have idiotic promotions and stunts.

They give away bobble-heads, T-shirts, budgies, plug-in air fresheners, and kittens. In Milwaukee, there are racing sausages. (The wiener is always the winner.)

If you’re a purist, every promotion and stunt diminishes the game.

Maybe you’ve heard that some stadiums now have peanut-free sections. Some stadiums no longer sell Cracker Jack.

Things change. Baseball, however, hasn’t changed as much, or fast enough, as many would like it to. A lot of casual fans don’t pay any attention until October.

Stunts, by the way, are nothing new. St. Louis Browns owner Bill Veeck once had a player standing 3-foot-7 bat. Eddie Gaedel walked on four pitches.

(Answer: Much, much, much, much, much better.)

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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Rodney Willis “Will” Bolin passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 27, 2019 at the age of 84. He had a wonderful life. Will was born April 2,1934 in Greeley to Rodney and Ruth Bolin.

He attended a one-room schoolhouse through the 8th grade in Cornish then College High School. Will graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and earned a Master’s degree in teaching from the University of Northern Colorado. He was a U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant from 1956-58 stationed near Pisa, Italy. He married Janice Peppers of Greeley, a nurse, and they had daughter Conde in 1963 and son Tracy “Drew” in 1966. They lived in the same Arvada house for 53 years. Will taught biology for 31 years at Wheat Ridge High School and was named “Colorado Biology Teacher of the Year” in 1965. Will’s greatest PORTIE

joys were his wife Jan, his children and son-in-law, his friends, VW Beetles and the family’s homestead, which was named a “Colorado Centennial Farm” in 2015.

Will was a voracious reader and enjoyed camping, backpacking, fly fishing, racquetball, elk hunting, river rafting. He was fortunate to spend time with his friends on many outdoor adventures. Will was preceded in death by his parents, Rodney and Ruth Bolin; his brother, Arwin “Bo” Bolin. He is survived by his loving wife Jan; children, Conde (and Kurt) of Wheat Ridge; Drew of Denver. A Memorial Service will be held at the Olinger Crown Hill Pavilion, Wheat Ridge, on Friday, March 22, 2019, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson Association of the Rockies,1325 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222.

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Funeral Service Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alkire Building, 12995 W. 72nd Ave. Arvada. Share condolences with his family at HoranCares.com.

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any of us use art to experience things that we will probably never get to do or see ourselves. But the Gravity of Perception exhibit at the Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe Drive, asks how images influence our perception of things we’ve never experienced.

The exhibit features the work of seven photo-based artists and explores how photography can tell a story and share someone else’s experiences.

The free exhibit is COMING on display through ATTRACTIONS March 23. There will be numerous artists’ talks before the exhibit closes, and a closing reception and dance performance by university students on Friday, March 22.

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Around 450,000 people attended the parade last year, and the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade is anticipating seeing high attendance again, according to Elizabeth Price, the parade’s spokesperson. There will be dancing, music and parade floats.

“It’s great for the whole family, and there’s fun giveaways and treats for kids. There’s just so much to see and do,” said Price.

Getting down and dirty One of the many things that March means is it’s about time to start thinking about your spring plans if you’re a fan of gardening.

As part the comprehensive 2019 library programming initiative of Adams County’s Anythink Libraries, those interested in improving their green thumb can participate in the Dig It series. The library system partnered with experts including The GrowHaus, Colorado State University Extension, Butterfly Pavilion and the Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society to provide a series of gardening and backyard farming programs at different library locations.

“We’ve seen a lot of enthusiasm around gardening from residents through our community gardens, the farmers market we started last year, explained Stacie Ledden, director of innovations and brand strategy with Anythink. “Adams County is rich in agricultural history; it’s part of the community’s DNA. In celebration of this, Dig It seemed like a perfect fit for this spring.”

Each Anythink location will host several opportunities for all age ranges to participate. Program themes include a bug safari with the Butterfly Pavilion, vermiculture with The GrowHaus and growing produce for sale at farmers markets with the CSU extension.

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One of Colorado’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations takes place in downtown Denver during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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Parade, festival, food, fun on agenda for holiday

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hile the best-known tradition of St. Patrick’s Day is to wear green, that wasn’t always the case. Before green became the color associated with the holiday, blue was worn to celebrate Saint Patrick, a Christian missionary, saint and bishop of Ireland.

St. Patrick’s Day is recognized as the traditional religious feast of St. Patrick on March 17 of each year.

Stories tell of St. Patrick using the shamrock, a three-leafed plant with one stalk, to explain the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) to a nonbeliever. The shamrock became an iconic image of Ireland when the country named it its national flower and emblem.

Ireland closes its banks, stores and businesses to observe St. Patrick each year, recognizing St. Patrick’s Day as a religious holiday. In the United States, beer is turned green, corned beef and cabbage is pushed out by restaurants and parades are held all throughout the country.

Here is how you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day across the Denver

Olde Town Arvada is filled with people of all ages showing Irish spirit during its annual celebration.

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Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade Where: According to the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade website, the best place to catch the parade entries full performance is south of 20th Avenue on Blake Street.

When: March 16 at 9:30 a.m.

Cost: Free The scoop: One of Colorado’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations takes place in downtown Denver during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Olde Town Arvada Where: 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada When: March 16 from noon to 6 p.m.

Cost: Free admission The scoop: You and the family can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the heart of Arvada. Olde Town Arvada will feature food, beverages, artisan and craft vendors, a kids zone street performances and live music from Angus Mohr, Big Paddy and Ponder the Albatross.

Joe Hengstler, the executive director of the Olde Town Business Improvement District, is encouraging attendees to park south of Grandview in between old Wadsworth and Vance Street. Hengstler called the Olde Town Arvada St. Patrick’s Day Festival one of the top destinations for St. Patrick’s Day on the Front Range.

“The historic streets of Olde Town Arvada provide the perfect backdrop to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with fun for all ages. In addition to great entertainment, craft vendors, and of course beer and wine booths in the festival area, Olde Town has plenty of one of a kind shops, bars and restaurants to explore and experience,” said Hengstler in an email.

Highlands Ranch Community Association St. Patrick’s Day 5K Where: 9352 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch When: The 5K starts at 9 a.m. on March 16. Onsite registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

Cost: 5K run and walk is $45, and the youth 5K run and walk (ages 12 and under) is $25. Prices will increase after March 14 at 11:59 p.m.

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Dig It is the first in a series of three district-wide celebrations hosted

by Anythink in 2019, according to information provided by Ledden. The second celebration, Pop It, will be held in May, and will celebrate all things pop culture in conjunction with Denver Pop Culture Con (formerly Denver Comic Con). In September, participants will sharpen and develop career and life skills to help them get ahead with Own It. Kicking off the year with Dig It is not only a great way to get people outside, but it also teaches useful skills that can help improve the environment, make a little extra money, and spend time with family and friends.

“No matter your age or skill level, your garden’s size or shape, we have something for you at the library during Dig It,” Ledden said. “Not only will we offer programs where you

What is St. Patrick’s Day?

Community Association (HRCA) St. Patrick’s Day 5K goes through neighborhoods, the Marcy Gulch Trail, Fido’s Field at Foothills Park and wraps up on Dorchester Street.

Patrick Gojan, the race series director for HRCA, said race participants are encouraged to bring their pets.

Race participants receive a T-shirt, pint glass, an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, a race bib, a beer and a post-race party.

“Grab your friends and family, your best Irish costume and join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day,” said Gojan.

Kegs & Eggs Where: Jackson’s at 1520 20th St., Denver When: March 15, doors open at 7 a.m.

Cost: Free The scoop: At this year’s Kegs & Eggs concert, Jukebox the Ghost, the Mowglis and Morgxn will be performing at Jackson’s. In the past, bands like 30h!3, Dirty Heads and the

can learn tips and techniques, this is a great opportunity to connect with friends and neighbors who have similar interests.”

For a complete list of Dig It series programs, visit anythinklibraries.org.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Steve Earle at Twist and Shout Records Steve Earle is one of the great voices in the alt-country scene and has been ever since he started releasing music in the early 1980s. His 1986 album “Guitar Town” is prime example of the musical styles and sharp lyricism that would not only define the genre, but the ensuing 30 years of Earle’s career.

Earle is now gearing up for the release of his new album “Guy,” which will be released on March 29. Part of said gearing up will be an in-store performance and meet and greet at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 8 at Twist and Shout Records, 2508 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver.

A wristband can be secured by purchasing “Guy” on CD or vinyl, both of which will be on sale early for this event.

Fray. The event is a 21 and up show.

St. Patrick’s Celebration at Colorado Plus Brew Pub and Taphouse Where: 6995 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge When: March 15 - March 17 Cost: Prices vary The scoop: Once a year, Colorado Plus Brew Pub and Taphouse adds a special St. Patrick’s Day touch to its menu by offering corned beef and cabbage and Shepard’s pie that is made with Colorado lamb.

The Wheat Ridge establishment is planning on rolling out two special beers, brewed by its head brewer who has an Irish background.

Guests can try a Geata Dubh, an Irish dry stout style beer, and Grafton St. Red, an Irish red ale style beer.

“The biggest attraction is our food. We’re not doing any live music, but this is really good Irish food that we do once a year,” said Eugene Kahng, owner of Colorado Plus Brew Pub and Taphouse.

The event is sure to be crowded, so get all the necessary information at www.twistandshout.com.

Lil Rel, big laughs at Comedy Works If you saw the Oscar-winning thriller “Get Out,” you know Lil Rel Howery is one of the funniest people on the planet right now.

And while he’s becoming a bigger and bigger name in the entertainment industry, he hasn’t given up on standup yet.

All of this means his performances at Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. in Denver, are an honest-toGod chance to see a comedy star work on his chops. He’ll be performing at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 7; 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. on Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9; and 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 10.

Find tickets and more information at www.comedyworks.com/comedians/lil-rel.

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

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Sex education bill spurs concerns Parents would retain right to have children opt out of programs

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The comprehensive sex education bill making its way through the state Legislature has spurred opposition from many in the religious and conservative communities, drawing concerns that the language of the legislation promotes abortion and the LGBTQ lifestyle and bans religious viewpoints.

“I don’t believe this bill, HB-1032, has parental rights in mind, I think it has other agendas behind it — the sexual revolution, if you will,” said Amy Zornes, a concerned parent who lives in Aurora. “I don’t think that this is academic at all and I think the education system should stick with academics. We are failing majorly in academic pursuits. This does not need to be pushed into the school system.”

Zornes was joined by her 15-yearold son and at least 100 others to protest outside the state Capitol in Denver on Feb. 27 to oppose the measure, House Bill 19-1032. The Comprehensive Sex Education bill, among other things, addresses the issue of consent and looks at how to define a healthy relationship regardless of sexual orientation.

The protest followed a 10-hour House committee hearing on the bill in which the House — which like the state Senate, is controlled

by Democrats — approved it with a 39-23 vote. In its first hearing in the Senate by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 28, the bill also passed, with a 3-2 vote following party lines, with Republicans Jim Smallwood and Larry Crowder against, sending it to the Appro-

Celia Deviak, of Cripple Creek, joined those in opposition of the sex education bill proposed by the house at the capitol Feb. 27.

PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER priations Committee for consideration.

“Colorado’s students deserve access to age-appropriate, accurate and comprehensive information regarding sex education to keep themselves and their classmates healthy and safe,” said state Rep. Susan Lontine, D-Denver, co-sponsor of the bill. “This bill is also about teaching our students that not everyone is exactly the way you are and that’s OK because every Coloradan should be allowed to live our authentic lives.”

The other sponsors of the bill are Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Thornton; Sen. Nancy Todd, D-Aurora; and Sen. Don Coram, R-Montrose.

Colorado does not have a mandatory sex education requirement, and the bill does not require schools to teach sex education. But existing law requires that if they do provide sex education it must be comprehensive — meaning they can’t teach abstinence only. This bill updates the 2013 comprehensive sex educa-

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Many protesters believe that the proposed sex education bill is immoral and should not be taught in schools. tion law in three significant ways: • It adds a requirement that Colorado public schools teach kids about consent.

• It removes a waiver for charter schools to opt out of the state’s sex ed requirements.

• It funds a grant program for schools that want to teach sex ed, but lack the resources to do so.

The loss of parental control is something many in opposition of the bill fear if it passes.

The 2013 law requires school officials to give parents “a detailed, substantive outline of the topics and materials to be presented during the human sexuality instruction” as well as a notice explaining how to opt out of the classes. The 2019 bill wouldn’t change that, but it would add another section that says parents don’t have to be notified about “programming on gender, gender expression, sexual orientation or healthy relationships that occurs outside of the context of human sexuality.”

Parents will still have the right to opt their kids out of sex education

classes.

Zornes and others at the rally focused their concerns on the morality of the bill, which she fears would teach homosexual lifestyles and acts and forbid religious teachings.

“It’s a lot of teaching homosexual lifestyles,” Zornes said. “Homosexual acts will be encouraged and promoted in this curriculum rather than just a biological. I think that it’s an atrocity that we are treating this as if it’s normal.”

The incorporation of homosexual relationships is one part of the bill that has many conservatives concerned.

That part of the bill isn’t new. The 2013 law, signed by then-Gov. John Hickenlooper, included a section on cultural sensitivity that required “the integration of knowledge about” the experiences of lesbian, gay and transgender people as well as people who experienced “sexual victimization” and those with intellectual disabilities.

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What is new in the 2019 bill is a section that talks about gay and lesbian relationships in the context of healthy relationships as well as “teaching self-acceptance and respect for those whose sexuality, gender, gender expression, or lived experience differ from their own.”

The bill also says school districts that decide to teach sex education to their students must “reject the use of shame, stigma, fear and gender norms or gender stereotypes as instructional tools.”

The bill does not say that sexual acts will be taught.

Section 6 of HB 19-1032 states that nothing prohibits the discussion of “moral, ethical or religious values of individuals as they pertain to human sexuality.” However, those discussions can’t “teach or endorse religious ideology or sectarian tenets” and can’t exclude the “relational or sexual experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender individuals.”

The definition of healthy relationships is one that many protesters opposed. One sign at the rally depicted a drawing of a nuclear family — man, woman and two children — that read “God’s original design.”

Other signs called the bill a “porn bill,” a “radical sex ed bill” or called Democrats out for “forcing LGBTQ ed” on students.

But not all religious groups feel this way.

The Rev. Amanda Henderson, of Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, says factual health and development information is exactly what students need to choose respectful and loving relationships throughout their lives.

“We’re committed to advocating for the morality of inclusion and love in public policy — this sex education bill is an opportunity to demonstrate to all our youth, including LGBTQ students, that they

Many of those opposed to HB-1032 believe it takes away parental rights.

Philip Frieze, of Aurora, prays out loud in front of the state capitol Feb. 27 during a gathering in opposition to the proposed sex education bill.

PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER are worthy of being treated with dignity and humanity,” said Henderson, whose group brings people together from many religions and backgrounds to promote rights, inclusion, equity and opportunity.

Others, like Christina Coffman, 26, a Centennial resident and member of Students for Life of America, worry that the bill will promote abortion as well as premarital sex and hormonal birth control.

While the bill does require teachers talk about U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptives, such as the birth-control pill and condoms, abortion wouldn’t be taught in that context, as it is not an FDA-approved method.

The bill also says discussion of “pregnancy outcomes” isn’t a required part of human sexuality courses. But if a teacher talks about pregnancy, then he or she has to talk about all outcomes — including

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adoption, parenthood and abortion — and cannot favor one over the others.

This is one part of the bill that state Rep. Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock, disagrees with.

“It puts abortion on the same par as any other outcome of childbirth,” Neville said. “I think it’s a bad bill. I think the citizens are overwhelmingly saying that.”

Debbie Chaves, of Colorado Family Action, leads the crowd in prayer Feb. 27 at a gathering in opposition to the proposed sex education bill.

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It’s a common thing to ask yourself, “What do I want to do?” There are so many industries and choices out there, it may be hard to narrow down which career field is best for you. But, if you are looking for something that’s diverse in types of jobs, steady and always growing and will give you an opportunity to experience the world – think about a career in hospitality.

One of the biggest reasons to consider a career in hospitality is one of the most obvious reasons – It’s staying power. The original idea of hospitality was to create the feeling of a home away from home. You may be surrounded by strangers in a strange land, but you are made to feel welcome.

Let’s face it, as long as there is traveling, there is a need for hospitality.

In Denver, look at the history of the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, located at 321 17th St. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa has been synonymous with extraordinary service since its opening in 1892.

Over the last 126 years, the Brown Palace has embraced the diverse workforce in the Denver area.

In December 2018, the Brown Palace had our most senior employee, Rose, retire after 59 years of service. She started at the hotel in October 1959 when she was 17 years old. Her mother worked at the Brown Palace as a housekeeper and ended up working at the hotel for 30 years. Her 2 brothers

also worked at the hotel in different departments from the linen room to maintenance to housekeeping houseman. When Rose started, both her and her sister were originally elevator attendants and made $1 an hour. While working as the elevator attendant, they had the opportunity to meet President Eisenhower, Jerry Lewis and Lucille Ball, just to name a few.

Fast forward to 2018, and the Brown Palace still embraces its rich history and maintains its original charm for both guests and employees. Currently, 15 percent of the hotel team has been working at the hotel for 15 or more years with the next most senior employee who started in May 1961.

The amenities mean opportunity in career – In hospitality, you aren’t just working a front desk. You are able to find diverse opportunities in the types of jobs you can seek. Whether it be in customer relations, cooking, cleaning, bars or in the Brown Palace’s case, working in the spa services boutique, the chance for growth is endless.

Exposed to the world – While being here at home in Denver, a career in the hospitality industry gives you the opportunity to explore the world. People from all over the world check in to the Brown Palace Hotel, giving you the chance to experience different cultures.

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The hospitality and leisure industry is broad and covers a variety of different businesses because it primarily deals in customer satisfaction and leisure. The hospitality industry covers lodging, event planning, theme parks, transportation, cruise lines and so much more.

In the broad industry of hospitality and leisure, there are four primary areas, which include:

Food and Beverages According to the BLS, the food and beverage industry is growing at a 14 percent rate, which is faster than the average industry. The median salary in the food and beverage industry is about $20,410. Currently there are more than 5 million Americans employed in this area of hospitality.

The food and beverage industry is primarily the area that prepares meals, snacks and beverages made for immediate consumption.

Travel and Tourism This is a part of the hospitality industry that

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimated that the leisure and hospitality industry had the highest job openings rate in 2017 at 4.9 percent. This is followed only by the professional and business services sector at 4.8 percent. is an important part of the profession. This industry area is about getting travelers from point A to point B as needed. This means buses, cabs, Uber, Lyft, planes, sea travel and train.

Lodging This is the major area of the hospitality industry. Hotels, motels and resorts are the all-inclusive part of hospitality. From rooms, amenities such as food and beverage, event planning and more. Hotels, motels and resorts go well beyond just providing travelers a

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Recreation It might surprise some to realize that a big part of the hospitality industry revolves around the entertainment aspect. This area includes any business that provides rest, relaxation and enjoyment. Think about an amusement park.

The resorts that also offer spas, which is all

about improving the customer’s body, mind and spirit. The general entertainment attractions such as theaters, movie theaters and other sources of entertainment.

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LifeRing Secular Recovery is a network of support groups for people who want to live free from alcohol and other addictive drugs. Meetings are at 6 p.m. Saturdays at 6655 W. Jewell Ave. Unit 100. Appointments and membership is not required.

LifeRing’s approach to sobriety focuses on empowering individuals through the strength of sober conversation. Go to www.liferingcolorado.org.

Piece Together Sewing meets from 9 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of each month, starting in January, at Sloans Lake Community Church, 2796 Utica St., Denver.

All are welcome. The group sews lap quilts for the University of Colorado Hospital, cloth bags for food for the Jeffco Action Center, mittens for the Denver Rescue Mission and Severe Weather Shelter, or bring your own project. You also may bring your own machine. Contact Sharon Behm, 303-241-8644.

Rocky Mountain Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, where we work on our models and get help from experienced modellers. Go to www.rockymountainshipwrights.org for information.

USS Trinity is Colorado’s only Starship commissioned by Starfleet Command (world’s oldest Star Trek Fan Club) and it is now seeking new crew members. Open to all.

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Sundays Figure Drawing Classes: 3-5 p.m. the third Sunday of the month at Lakewood Arts Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.

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Polka Lovers Klub of America hosts a dance with a live band every Sunday from 3-7 p.m. at the Denver Kickers Club ball-

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Still Life Drawing Classes: 3-5 p.m. the first Sunday of the month at Lakewood Arts Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Led by Robyn Cochran-Ragland (cochranragland.com). Go to lakewoodarts.org or call 303 980-0625 to see a full list of class offerings and to sign up.

Ongoing /Education Discussion groups Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-4032205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-424-4828.

ESL classes — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m.

Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction.

Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.

Ongoing /Fine Arts and Entertainment Concordia Lutheran Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact 303-989-5260.

Dance club — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge.

For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova.RoundDanceClub@gmail.com.

Music performances Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield St. Call 303-237-1133 for more information.

Singers needed The Troubadours Choir is looking for a director and new members.

This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more information, call Gary at 303-477-1380.

Symphony auditions The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information.

Weekly music Jazz @ the Creek is every first Wednesday of the month at Living Water Unity, 59th and Vance in Olde Town Arvada. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come listen to an hour of great jazz. For more information, call 720-935-4000 or email livingwaterunity@comcast.net.

Ongoing /Healthcare Boot camp Get out of the gym and get results. Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and results-driven fullbody workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels will succeed.

Revamp your fitness routine by getting out of your routine. Indoor location is just behind Super Target at Kipling Street and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park by Stenger soccer fields. Email Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp.com or go online to www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com.

Health group A women’s health group with the motto “Your health, your life: Take charge” meets noon-1 p.m. Fridays at 9797 W. Colfax Ave, No. 3AA, in Lakewood.

Learn about natural alternatives to health concerns. No charge to be part of this group. For more information, call Linda at 303-883-5473 or email lindagoesgreen@ prodigy.net.

Home care Always Best Care Denver West provides in-home care, skilled nursing and free senior community placement. Always Best Care provides every individual and family with well-trained personal care attendants and expert nursing support.

We help families make informed decisions about senior care, and guide them through comprehensive solutions designed specifically for their unique situations. To learn more, go online to www.AlwaysBestCare. com/DenverWest or call 303-952-3060.

Medically Induced Trauma Discussion Group: meet over coffee with others on a similar journey to discuss life changes and matters of the heart. Meetings take place in Golden. Call Roz at 303-953-2344.

Nutritional coaching Megan Grover, master of medical science and nutritional health coach at the Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, offers free one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions for the public. Call the store at 303-423-0990 for an appointment.

Tai chi is now taught at Lakeview Wellness and Event Center 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-9896300 or 303-730-0986 for cost information and reservations.

Weight loss — The EZ Weight-Loss Challenge 12-week program meets 10-11 a.m.

Tuesdays at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Free coaching, metabolism test and nutrition information. Cash prizes awarded to the top three biggest achievers. For information on cost or to preregister, call Chris at 720-320-2394.

Ongoing /Recreation, Clubs and Services Find AA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To find a meeting near you, call 303-322-4440, or go to www.daccaa.org.

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Ovation West “Nunsense”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 10 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Additional shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 and March 7. Go to www.ovationwest. org or call 303-674-4002.

Rent: 7 p.m. through Saturday, March 9 at Arvada High School, 7951 W. 65th Ave., Arvada. Tickets on sale now. Learn more at https://denvertheater. net/portfolio/rent-arvada-west-high-school/

Comedy Night @ West Woods: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at West Woods Bar and Grill, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. Presenting Nancy Norton, the first woman to win the Boston Comedy Festival.

Show is hosted by Bob Meddles and produced by Slap Happy Entertainment. Get tickets at Tickets available at Eventbrite.com.

Conversation, Experience of War: 10 a.m. Saturdays, March 9, 23 and 30 at Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. Presented by Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book. Talk with writers and other community members about their experience of war and challenges returning to civilian life.

Learn more at coloradohumanities. org or call 303-894-7951.

Sin Street Social Club: on stage March 15 to May 19 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. A comedic adaptation about women discovering their destinies on the swinging streets of 1916 New Orleans, written by Colorado creative Jessica Austgen and directed by Lynne Collins; presented by the Black Box Repertory. Call 720-8987200 or go to http://arvadacenter. org/sin-street-social-club for showtimes and tickets.

Unconventional Women of the West: 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, March 11 at the Golden History Museum. Meet fascinating women who made contributions to the American West; presentation by The Legendary Ladies Inc. Learn more at www.goldenhistory.org/event/unconventional-women-west/?

on-stage/colorado-jazzrepertoryorchestra.

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

The Swingles: Folklore: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 16 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-9877845 or go to lakewood.org/lccpresents for tickets. London-based a cappella ensemble.

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Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-987-7845 or go to lakewood.org/ lccpresents for tickets.

Songs of the Inspired Soul: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

An evening of music and art inspired by the mystical works of Hasidic Judaism. presented in partnership with Chabad of NW Metro Denver.

Features the art of rabbi and artist Yitzchok Moully, along with a string quartet performance featuring video narration. During the performance, Moully will spontaneously create new paintings to be revealed and auctioned at the end of the evening. Learn more at https://arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.

Overjoyed, the Music of Stevie Wonder: 7:30 p.m. March 16 at Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., in the Main Stage Theatre.

Presented by Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra. Call 720-898-7200 or go to https://arvadacenter.org/

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Celtic Guitar, History, and Humor with Jerry Barlow: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

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

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Author Francis Wardle Presents Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 9 at Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood campus. An early childhood educational author and Red Rocks faculty member, Wardle will sign copies of his new book “Oh Boy! Strategies for Teaching Boys in Early Childhood” (Exchange Press), after the workshop. The workshop will be led by Dr. Janiece Kneppe Walter, director of the RRCC Education Program.

Art Classes: Tuesday Painting: from 12:30-3 p.m. March 12 to March 23; Scrapbooking and Card Making: 3-5 p.m. Monday, March 18; Pastels and Drawing Studio: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays from April 1-22; Watercolor Studio: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays from April 4-25 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org.

Business Tax Incentives: 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at American Legion Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada; and 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the League of Women Voters office, 1425 Brentwood, Ste. 7, Lakewood. The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will explore the benefits and costs of financial incentives. Visit www.lwvjeffco. org or call 303-238-0032.

Genealogy Tools: 1 p.m.

Wednesday, March 13 at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden.

Go to www.foothillsgenealogy.org. Discover linguistic tips, tricks and resources to help find the most elusive ancestors. Explore how their language and that of the inhabitants where they settled may have affected the spelling of their names.

Sylvia Tracy-Doolos will present “Tools for Your Brick Wall Demolition Kit.” Learn more at www. foothillsgenealogy.org.

Art for the Young at Heart Art Show: show runs through March 13 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org. Creations of artists ages 50-plus and local school children.

Art Basics 101: 1-3 p.m. Fridays from March 15 to April 19 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303425-9583 or go to www.apexprd. org. Learn drawing techniques, value, perspective, composition, color mixing/theory, and framing.

Register by March 8.

Art Center in Golden. Learn more at https://www.foothillsartcenter. org/upcoming/ Quilt Exhibits: “It Takes Two to Tango: Collaboration Quilts” and “All In the Family: Family and Album Quilts” on display through April 20 at Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. Learn more at www. rmqm.org.

Members Show: features work of Foothills Art Center members.

On display through April 21 at the Foothills Art Center in Golden.

Learn more at www.foothillsartcenter.org/upcoming/

Painting With Tots: 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 16 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn more at https:// arvadaorg/explore/open-spacenature/majestic-view-nature-center-division. Outdoor, step-by-step tutorial as parents and kids paint an acrylic-on-canvas masterpiece.

Animal Adventures: Art Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 20 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

For ages 6-14. Try art techniques as you create animal masterpieces; led by Dave Sullivan. Go to https:// campscui.active.com/orgs/MajesticViewNatureCenter# Art of the State 2019: exhibition that showcases Colorado artists.

On display through March 31 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. Go to https://arvadacenter.org/galleries Power of Process: features work of Jefferson County art students, as curated by the teachers. On display through March 31 at the Foothills

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Foothills Women’s Golf Association 9 Hole Leagues: play for the Champ 9 and Par 3 leagues is Thursday mornings; Executive 9 league plays Tuesdays, from April to September. Fee for new members depends on league selection. Call Katherine Madden at 954-658-4125 or email katherinemadden@hotmail.com.

Go to foothillswomensgolf.com for information and a registration form.

Jeffco International Women’s Day: 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Baldoria on the Water,

Lakewood. Learn more at www. internationalwomensday.com/ Activity/12737/2019-Jeffco-International-Women-s-Day-event.

Get tickets at www.eventbrite. com/e/jeffco-womens-day-tickets-52157129378?

Home Organization: Spring into Organization: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. Professional organizer Corinne Osborne shows you the powerful benefits of space organization while giving you exciting ideas for getting started.

Rightsizing: Smaller Scale Living a Fit for Millennials & Seniors: 1 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at Arvada Public Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Panel will look at the housing trend to downsize, declutter and simplify your lifestyle.

Learn more at http://www. ralstoncreekcohousing.org/event/ rightsizing-smaller-scale-living-afit-for-millennials-and-seniors/ Arvada Senior Golf League Registration Meeting: 2:30 p.m.

Monday, March 11 at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Golf begins the first Monday in April, weather permitting, and ends with a league awards banquet the first Monday of November. Join other seniors for par 3 reduced-prices golfing on Mondays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd.

Must have own clubs and be able to make contact with a ball. Contact membership chair Debbie at debbie.durland@yahoo.com.

Arvada Senior Golf League Registration Meeting: 2:30 p.m.

Monday, March 11 at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Questions? Email Debbie at debbie.durland@yahoo.com, membership chair.

Millennial Generation: noon to 1 p.m. March 12 at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field Street, Arvada.

Go to www.peacelutheran.net.

“How the Next Generation Will Change the World: Get ready for the millennial revolution” includes a film featuring millennials sharing how their values will shape our culture as they increasingly grow in power and influence.

Grow with Google: 7-9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, March 12 at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Learn how to get your business on Google Search and Maps. Register at www.wheatridgebiz.com/events/google-2019/.

Contact Steve Art at sart@ ci.wheatridge.co.us. Registration ends at 5 p.m. March 7.

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CALM AFTER THE STORM

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cost my daughter more to go to school for one year in lovely Greeley, Colorado, than it cost me to get an entire degree from the flagship school in the state. You know why?

At least in part, because Congress got involved.

That’s never a good thing.

Lo, these many years ago, Congress decided every child should have an opportunity to go to college, so they took over the process of student loans. As a result, the cost of college has more than doubled in 20 years in real dollars, and the salaries of professors have increased at more than four times the rate of inflation. But graduation rates are

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

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them, ranging from a quick health check and vaccinations to dental work, spay/neuter procedures and full surgeries, Maddy said.

Adoptable pets receive amazing care while they’re at the shelter, said Dr. Emily Hays, the chief veterinarian and director of veterinary services at Foothills Animal Shelter. It’s important that the care continues once the pet is handed off to its forever home, she added.

More than 30,000 pets were adopted out of Denver area shelters in 2018, states a press release from CVMA. About 4,300 of them were adopted from Foothills Animal Shelter, Maddy said.

Having a trusted veterinarian helps new pet owners with being able to provide the preventative care a pet may need throughout its life, as well as any ongoing care should any condition be discovered while the animal was

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My point? Can we please be smarter about systems? Let’s try to have a better picture of our desired outcomes and be more purposeful about designing systems that serve those outcomes. At the very least, let’s be more leery about handing over too much to “the system” (ahem….schools…Google….ahem).

Animal shelters participating in Connect for Care, a program facilitated by the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA): Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center, Brighton; 303-288-3294; http:// animalshelter.adcogov.org/ Angels With Paws, 2540 Youngfield St., Lakewood; 303-274-2264; www.angelswithpaws.net Aurora Animal Shelter, 303-739-7000 Denver Animal Shelter, 720-913-1311 Dumb Friends League, 303-751-5772, www. ddfl.org The Feline Fix, Commerce City; 303-202-3516; www.thefelinefix.org Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre St., Golden; 303-278-7575; https://foothillsanimalshelter.org Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue, Denver; 303744-6076; www.rmfr-colorado.org

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Ralston Valley comes up short Young bowler wins state on making fifth straight Great 8 crown in unsanctioned sport

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Grandview and Regis make up the Final Four will play in the state semifinals Thursday, March 7, at the Denver Coliseum. Jeffco’s other 5A team that advanced to the Sweet 16 was Dakota Ridge.

yler Seeley recently won a state championship but hardly anybody noticed.

Seeley, a junior who attends Legend High School, is a bowler who capOVERTIME tured the boys Colorado High School Bowling Federation state championship on Feb. 16-17 at AMF Belleview Lanes in Englewood.

You won’t find Seeley’s name Jim Benton in the Colorado High School Activities Association’s record book or a story about him on CHSAANow.com since bowling is not a CHSAA-sanctioned sport.

“A lot of people don’t know or care for that matter about bowling,” said Seeley. “But, it’s my passion so I am really excited.”

In 13 games during the individual competition, Seeley advanced through cut-downs into bracket play. He averaged 213.9 for 13 tournament games. In the headto-head finals when a bowler can’t afford to miss a spare, he averaged 212.4 a game “I bowled pretty well,” said Seeley, who took home a trophy and scholarship money which went into his account. “I won so I bowled well enough. I had to bowl real well because I had some tough competition.”

He is starting to draw interest from colleges that have men’s varsity bowling teams.

Seeley bowled on the East Denver co-op team and his coach was David Kling. Tyler’s victory was special for Kling, which is another twist to this story.

Kling’s son, Trevor, was an avid bowler. Even after he was diagnosed with cancer, he bowled competitively. He passed away in October 2017 at the age of 12.

“He’s (David Kling) a good friend of ours and we do a lot outside of bowling with him,” said Seeley. “He really helped me and gave me a lot of good advice in coaching. It was real special to me to win as well. He (Kling) volunteered his time for all of this.”

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Ralston Valley sophomore Brooklyn Seymour (14) drives on Horizon senior Sam Deem during the first half Feb. 26 during the Sweet 16 Class 5A girls basketball state playoff game. Ralston Valley saw its season come to an end with a 58-40 loss. It ended a string of four straight state quarterfinal appearances for the Mustangs.

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BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

THORNTON — Experience paid dividends for Horizon on Feb. 26.

The No. 7-seeded Hawks leaned on their eight seniors to earn a fourth straight trip to the Great 8 of Class 5A girls basketball state tournament.

Horizon never trailed against No. 10 Ralston Valley on the way to a 58-40 victory.

“Ralston Valley is a young and upand-coming team. They are going to be really dangerous next year,” Horizon coach Dan Doehler said. “But they only returned two players with Sweet 16 winning experience and I returned nine players. We’ve been here and done that.”

Longtime Ralston Valley coach Jeff Gomer was pleased with the progress of his young team this season.

“I like this team,” Gomer said. “I think this team has grown more over the span of a season more than any I’ve ever coached. They’ve come a long way.”

Ralston Valley sophomores Sydney Bevington (17 points) and Brooklyn Seymour (12 points) tried to keep the Mustangs in the game. Ralston Valley (18-7 record) was attempting to advance to its fifth straight Great 8 appearance, but couldn’t keep up with the high-flying Hawks.

“It feels awesome,” Horizon senior Sam Deems said of a fourth consecutive trip to state quarterfinals at the

Ralston Valley junior Maddie Young (23) closes in on Horizon senior Aly Jimenez during the Sweet 16 Class 5A girls basketball state playoff game Feb. 26 at Horizon High School. Jimenez scored a game-high 18 points in the Hawks’ 58-40 victory over Ralston Valley. The Mustangs finished the season with a 18-7 record.

Denver Coliseum.

The state quarterfinal test was something Horizon (21-5) wasn’t able to hurdle. Last year’s state runner-up and No. 2 seed Regis Jesuit defeated the Hawks 68-37 in the state quarterfinals March 1.

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Youth coaching is a way for Kling to repay the bowling committee.

“When my son was sick and passed away, the bowling community helped me and my family a lot, financially, mentally and the whole nine yards,” said Kling. “They were there for me.

Some of my son’s best friends were bowlers. Some of my best friends are bowlers and I’m a bowler, so it was natural for me to pay back and keep coaching the kids.

“Tyler’s win was rewarding. What I went through with my son, he never actually won any tournaments. He took second a lot. One thing I wanted to see him do was win, and being able to coach someone to a high level and win, in the back of my mind that was extra special because of my son.”

David Kling has organized three Trevor Kling Memorial tournaments and the first one is for juniors on March 16 at AMF Monaco in Denver.

All the prize money goes back into

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The Eagles suffered a 72-25 loss last Tuesday night against top-seeded Highlands Ranch.

Losses by Ralston Valley and Dakota Ridge ended the run of Jeffco Public School teams making the state quarterfinals. The last time Jeffco wasn’t represented at the Great 8 was in 2012. Valor Christian, 5A Jeffco League member, did advance to the quarterfinals before losing to Grandview 62-45 on March 1 at the Coliseum.

Aly Deems and Jimenez played huge roles against Ralston Valley as both played their final game at “The Nest”. The seniors combined for 35 points to lead the way for the Hawks.

Deem poured in 17 points through three quarters and Jimenez put the

scholarship funds for the bowlers.

New Littleton football coach Zeric Martinez has accepted the challenge of rebuilding the Littleton football program as athletic director Chris Enzminger announced that Martinez is the school’s new head football coach.

Martinez, who was head coach at Sheridan for two seasons, was an assistant at Valor Christian and Mountain Vista before taking the job at Littleton. He is also president of the Highlands Ranch Mountain Lions Pop Warner Football Organization.

He takes over a Class 3A Lions program whose last winning season was in 2009. Littleton has gone 19-70 over the past nine seasons and that includes a 5-5 campaign in 2014. The Lions have won just two games over the past three seasons.

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. game away with a 10-point third quarter.

The biggest play came in the final seconds of the third quarter. Ralston Valley had made a little run and threatened to cut the Hawks’ lead under double-digit points to start the fourth quarter. However, Jimenez stole the ball near mid-court and raced down the court for an uncontested layup at the buzzer to extend Horizon’s lead to 46-31 heading to the final quarter.

“You always need those big plays to get you back on track,” Jimenez said of her steal and layup to end the third quarter. “I took a risk. I just had to go for it. I think that gave us some momentum going into the fourth.”

Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a fo-cus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco coverage, go online at CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.

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FOR SALE grey tone with brown hues tones circular sofa. Barely used Each end swivels to be a lounger $950. Treadmill works $400. GE electric cooktop 36" almond color $450. Dark brown laminate countertops. In Good condition except one has area needs attention. Best Offer Gold tone fireplace doors, vents top and bottom. $100. Sony Wireless Headphones, unable to use paid $90.(asking the $90.) Oak sofa table $75. Two barstools $5.each. have LOTS of hangers, wooden, plastic, wire; best offer for all. Will deliver or meet at Douglas County Police Station. Call 303660-1763 (leave a message)

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Help Wanted Electricians

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CLERKS/PROCESSORS/ PARALEGALS NEEDED

Law Firm located at I-25 and Lincoln Ave needs Full Time clerical or paralegal help.

Multiple positions available.

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Several benefits available including medical, dental, vision and a generous PTO policy. Email Cover Letter, Resume, and Salary Requirements to: janewaylawhiring@gmail.com with your name and where you saw our ad in the subject line

Growing local company has openings for experienced 2 yr apprentices & licensed journeyman.

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PERSONAL TOUCH SENIOR SERVICES is seeking a RN to assist with growing a new program for our Home Care clients and their families.

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Olde Town Photographic Society: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Each session features a different discussion topic or brief workshop with time to share your images, ask questions and give and receive feedback.

Beautiful Junk Sale: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, March 15, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 16 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Avenue Frontage Road, Golden. Early bird admission tickets available; doors open at 7 p.m. March 15.

Purchase of an early bird ticket also is good for Saturday admission. Presented by The Action Center. Learn more at by searching for the “Beautiful Junk Sale” event at www. facebook.com.

Creative Writing Workshops: 1-4 p.m.

Saturday, March 16 at Red Rocks Community College, 13300 6th Ave., Lakewood. The February workshop will focus on generative writing exercises to help writers jumpstart their practice. The March workshop will focus on poetry, from generating new material to revision. To register, or for cost and other information, call 303-914-6221 or contact Sandra Sajbel at sandra.sajbel@ rrcc.edu.

Colorado Book and Arts Festival: noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Oneday literary arts festival featuring awardwinning authors, panel discussions, an

onsite pop-up Tattered Cover Book Store, children’s area, artists booths and musical performances. Keynote conversation with Peng Shepherd, auhor of “The Book of M” begins at noon. Learn more at https://cobookandartsfest.com/.

HEALTH

Memory Café: 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. For people living with memory loss and their caregivers.

Legal Options: Sexual Harassment: 9:15-10 a.m. Friday, March 8 at Baldoria on the Water. A Women’s Day 2019 seminar presented by attorney Colleen Calandra.

Jeffco International Women’s Day is a day of seminars, lunch, speakers, awards, prizes and more. Proceeds from the event will go to FrontPorch, the new family justice center for Jefferson and Gilpin counties. Learn more at www.ixpowerfoundation.org/ women-s-day/ Strength Training for Women: 1-2 p.m.

Sunday, March 10 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Jaala Knowlton, certified personal trainer, guides you through the basics of strength training and weight lifting for women.

Tai Chi At Majestic View: 5 p.m. Monday, March 11 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn more at https://arvada.org/explore/open-spacenature/majestic-view-nature-centerdivision. Join us inside the Nature Center or, if weather is nice, outside in the gardens.

Bring water and wear comfortable clothes.

Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, March 11 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. Led by trained facilitators, this support group provides an opportunity for caregivers to share with each other concerns, coping techniques, and tips when caring for a loved one. Refreshments will be provided.

Food Pantry Agape Life Church distributes free food from 10-11 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month (weather permitting) at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada.

ALC provides this service to all qualifying Colorado residence. Call 303-431-6481 to see if you qualify.

EDUCATION

Discover Your Roots: Exploring Genealogy: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Genealogy expert Rachel Gamblin helps you explore your family tree using our genealogy tools.

Computers are available, or bring your own laptop. Registration is required.

Rain Barrel Workshop: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn why and how to properly use rain barrels, and make one to take home. Learn more at https:// arvada.org/explore/open-space-nature/ Public Notice majestic-view-nature-center-division.

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

What’s That, Habitat? 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn more at https://arvada.org/explore/open-space-nature/majestic-view-nature-center-division.

Discover how keeping a hamster is different than a fish and create your own habitat to take home.

Exploring the Great Ideas: The Idea of Infinity from the Syntopicon: 2-3:30 p.m.

Friday, March 15 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Discussion group dedicated to exploring how we engage in classic, timeless philosophical pursuits in our everyday lives.

Dig It: Little Explorers: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Friday, March 15 (How does Your Garden Grow?) and March 22 (On the Farm) at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Explore early literacy and learning through hands-on sensory activities. Call 303-405-3200 or go to anythinklibraries.org.

Cubelets for Kids: 3-4 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Use our programmable Cubelets to program your robot to think, sense and do what you want.

Registration is required.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGEditor’s note: Calendar submissions must be NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meetBYOB(ook) Group:ing Read a Historical Fic- to be held received by noon Wednesday for publicaof the Arvada City Council on MONDAY, March 18, 2019,11atat 6:15 p.m. tion at thethe following week. To place a calendar tion Book: 6:30-8Municipal p.m. Monday, March Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada Colorado Plus BrewCO, Pub, W.will 38th item, City6995 Council holdAve., a public hearing on go to eventlink.coloradocommunitythe following proposed ordinances and thereWheat Ridge. Readafter anywillbook that falls intopassage and media.com.

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CB 19-008: An Ordinance Adding Section 6236, Pedestrian Hindering the Flow of Traffic, Section 62-36.5 Pedestrian Use of Roadway Center Medians, and Section 62-37, Solicitation, to Chapter 62, Offenses, Repealing Other Sections of the Arvada City Code, and Establishing Penalties for Violations of the New Sections.

CB 19-009: An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Section 58-72, Presiding Judge, and Adding Section 58-72.5, Clerk of the Court, to Article III, Municipal Judges, of Chapter 58, Municipal Court, of the Arvada City Code.

CB 19-010: An Ordinance Amending Section 30-4 of the Arvada City Code Pertaining to Council Districts.

CB 19-011: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Village of Five Parks Flg. 6, from City of Arvada PUD-BP (Planned Unit Development-Business/Professional) to PUD-BPR (Planned Unit Development-Business/Professional/Residential), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of W. 86th Parkway & Indiana Street.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada City Council on March 18, 2019 at 6:15 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider a preliminary development plan/plat for VILLAGE OF FIVE PARKS FLG. 6, generally located at the SE Corner of W. 86th Pkwy & Indiana St. CITY OF ARVADA CITY COUNCIL /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada City Council on March 18, 2019, at 6:15 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider a preliminary development plan for WENDY’S AT CANDELAS, located at 14857 Candelas Pkwy.

CITY OF ARVADA CITY COUNCIL /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 404455 First Publication: March 7, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada City Council on March 18, 2019 at 6:15 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider a preliminary development plan/plat for VILLAGE OF FIVE PARKS FLG. 6, generally located at the SE Corner of W. 86th Pkwy & Indiana St. CITY OF ARVADA CITY COUNCIL /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 404456 First Publication: March 7, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

City and County

Legal Notice No.: 404456 First Publication: March 7, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada City Council on March 18, 2019, at 6:15 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider a preliminary development plan for MOUNTAIN GATEWAY INDUSTRIAL, generally located at the SW Corner of Robb St. & Ridge Rd. CITY OF ARVADA CITY COUNCIL /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 404457 First Publication: March 7, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, March 18, 2019, at 6:15 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have

Public Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, March 18, 2019, at 6:15 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB 19-008: An Ordinance Adding Section 6236, Pedestrian Hindering the Flow of Traffic, Section 62-36.5 Pedestrian Use of Roadway Center Medians, and Section 62-37, Solicitation, to Chapter 62, Offenses, Repealing Other Sections of the Arvada City Code, and Establishing Penalties for Violations of the New Sections.

CB 19-009: An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Section 58-72, Presiding Judge, and Adding Section 58-72.5, Clerk of the Court, to Article III, Municipal Judges, of Chapter 58, Municipal Court, of the Arvada City Code.

CB 19-010: An Ordinance Amending Section 30-4 of the Arvada City Code Pertaining to Council Districts.

CB 19-011: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Village of Five Parks Flg. 6, from City of Arvada PUD-BP (Planned Unit Development-Business/Professional) to PUD-BPR (Planned Unit Development-Business/Professional/Residential), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of W. 86th Parkway & Indiana Street.

City and County

Legal Notice No.: 404459 First Publication: March 7, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

City and County

Legal Notice No.: 404459 First Publication: March 7, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Public Notice The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held at 6:15 p.m. on March 4, 2019. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

Ordinance 4677: An Ordinance Authorizing an Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between Apex Park and Recreation District and the City of Arvada Relating to the Stormwater Discharges Associated With Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems General Permit Ordinance 4678: An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between the City of Wheat Ridge and the City of Arvada Regarding Roadway Improvement in the Wheat Ridge - Ward Station Area Legal Notice No.: 404460 First Publication: March 7, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

Bids and Settlements Public Notice

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 26, 2019 to APC Construction Co. for work related to Project No. 18-ST-01 – 2018 Mill, Overlay & Reconstruct Project and performed under that contract dated March 26, 2018 for the City of Arvada.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said APC Construction Co. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

Dated this February 22, 2019 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 404458 First Publication: March 7, 2019 Last Publication: March 14, 2019 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

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It’s not mean to get lean

n fact, it’s kind of mean to the folks left with the stuff if you don’t get lean. Do your elders have 60, 70, 80+ years of stuff ?

Have they ever trimmed down any of it? If you are a bit fuzzy about the answer, now’s the time to get serious about helping them get lean!

We moved my mother-in-law to assisted livGUEST ing after she fell and couldn’t live COLUMN independently any more. That meant Suzanne Asaff that the house was Blankenship left exactly as it had been when she fell — full of 87 years of treasures (and some notquite-treasures too).

My mother-in-law often laughed when we’d suggest sorting through her things, deciding what to keep, what to gift and what to donate to charity. She’d say “No, I’ll just leave it for you kids to do when I’m pushing up daisies.” She’s not pushing up daisies but we are left with a huge task and it’s not fun.

It’s not malicious, but it’s not

SMALLER SCALE LIVING There will be a free panel discussion on March 10 at the Arvada Public Library from 1-3 p.m. about downsizing.

The event – Smaller Scale Living: A Fit for Millenials and Seniors – is sponsored

by Ralston Creek CoHousing. The panel will be moderated by CO Rep. Brianna Titone, and include author Suzanne Asaff Blankenship. nice either, to leave all of the digging, sorting, evaluating, delivering, selling, gifting, boxing, storing, etc., etc. to the younger folks.

So, today’s message: Don’t accept no as an answer!

If your elders don’t want to start sorting, you start sorting and sit near them so they can’t help but be involved. Ask them to tell you the stories about items you find.

Write down the story and attach it to the treasured item. The stories are the best part of this process.

Without them, you don’t know if it is really a family treasure or just

something they picked up at the latest estate sale in the neighborhood.

One of the best parts of “rightsizing” my mom’s house was discovering the stories behind the treasures. Who knew the salt & pepper set that had always been on our hutch was a souvenir that my parents got on their celebratory trip after my dad ended his tenure in the Army.

If it doesn’t have a story, ask your elder why they have it.

Have they used it in the last year? Will they use it before next year? Do they have someone special in mind in the family to gift it to? If the answers are “no,” it needs to become “special” to someone else, somewhere else.

Disperse this task among family members, if you can. It’s hard and the pain should be shared.

Send the items that are intended for various family members on to them now. Send the story along with the item(s). It doesn’t have to be family — it can be dear friends,

long time colleagues or special neighbors too.

Decide who should keep the family photos, slides, albums, diplomas, keepsakes and files. Hint: this should not all go to the same person.

What do you do with Great, Great Grandpa’s certificate for finishing grade school? (I don’t have an answer for that one. Well, I have one but your elder won’t want to hear it.)

Decide now who will take the kitchen items, the furniture, the piano, the desk from Aunt Polly, the books, the china, the Corningware, the Christmas decorations and the Tommy Tippee cup.

If you do the “heavy lifting” now, your elder might think you’re mean but they will be giving you, your family and themselves a real gift – the gift of being lean!

Suzanne Asaff Blankenship is the award-winning author of How To Take Care of Old People Without Losing Your Marbles.

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