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Summer work opportunity offered for area youths

MY NAME IS

ELI LANG

Future film student, host, music lover

Applications are being accepted for 2017 Trails Stewardship Team

Saving money for college Right now I work down at the Eggshell. I am a host and the host is also a barista. So, I make special coffee drinks. I’m just trying to save up some money before I head to school in the fall. I’m saving money for computer stuff and a car so that I have everything I need before I start school.

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I love music I’m big into music. I’m very interested in sound and creating mood music. I’ve helped my brother with some film projects.

Making films I graduated high school last spring. I’ll be heading to Colorado Film School in Denver this fall. I’m really interested in writing and directing. I also really like music, so I hope to combine those things.

I’m a big fan of Stanley Kubrick’s work.

It’s a lot of fun dissecting his films, seeing where he’s coming from but also the symbolism in his films.

An animal person I’m a bit of an animal person. I have a bird at home. I’ve always enjoyed working with animals and creating a bond with them. I wanted to be a zoologist when I was a kid.

Eli Lang will be a student at Colorado Film School this fall.

SHANNA FORTIER If you have suggestions for My Name Is…, contact Shanna Fortier at sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Applications for the Jefferson County Open Space’s 2017 Trails Stewardship Team are being accepted through April 10.

The Trails Stewardship Team is a summer employment program for Jefferson County youth ages 14-18. It provides opportunities for the teens to work on seasonal trail maintenance and construction.

The program runs from June 13 through July 27. Work schedule is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesdays through Thursdays.

Wage is $9.30 per hour.

Eligible participants will be able to provide documentation of U.S. citizenship and must be a Jefferson County resident as of June 6.

The work is challenging and physically demanding, yet rewarding. Each laborer can

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expect to cover 200 miles in the duration of the program by hiking to and from job sites for trail maintenance.

Youth laborers must be in good health, have their own transportation to and from the Open Space facilities each workday, be punctual, be prepared with appropriate gear daily and be able to follow verbal direction.

Selection of participants will be based on their application, letter of reference from an adult other than a parent or guardian, interview, applicable experience and availability to work the duration of the program with no more than two absences.

A mandatory orientation for the candidates selected for the program will be 6:30 p.m., June 6, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Avenue Frontage Road, in Golden.

For more information or to fill out the application, visit http://jeffco.us/open-space/ trail-stewardship-team/.

Additional questions may be directed to the Trail Stewardship Team at 303-271-5965.

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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Jamboree for Outstanding Youngsters The Colorado School of Mines Mu Pi chapter of the Alpha Phi Omega, a coed service fraternity, is putting on its annual Jamboree for Outstanding Youngsters (JOY) event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 18, at the Intramural Field on the Mines campus, 1651 Elm St., in Golden.

The event is free and open to all children of elementary school age, and their families.

This year’s theme is space, and the event will offer fun activities and games that promote STEM subjects and boost self-esteem. Educational and recreational booths will also be available.

For more information, visit http://joy-apo. wixsite.com/mupi-joy.

Beautiful Junk Sale The Action Center’s spring Beautiful Junk

Sale will take place March 24 and 25 in the exhibit hall at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Avenue Frontage Road, in Golden.

Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 24 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25.

Admission is $4 for everyone age 16 and older.

However, anyone who brings two or more nonperishable food donations will receive $1 off the admission fee.

The Early Bird Sale will take place 7 a.m.

March 24. Cost is $30 and includes free admission on March 25.

The sale offers 10,500 square feet of jewelry, collectibles, vintage odds-and-ends, household items, sporting goods, holiday decor, kitchen gadgets and more.

For more information, visit www.theactioncenterco.org.

Alzheimer’s Association program at Foothills People with mild memory loss and their care partners are invited to participate in a free program from 11 a.m. to noon March 26, at the Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., in Golden.

Attendees will enjoy a special performance by the The Denver Brass themed Grand Ole Time in the main gallery of the center. Family members and friends are welcome.

The program is offered through a partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado. Participation is free but registration is required.

Registration can be done online by selecting the event on the Foothills Art Center’s website: www.foothillsart center.org.

For more information on Alzheimer’s Disease or other SPARK! programs, call the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter at 303-813-1669 or visit www. sparkcolorado.org.

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What You Need to Know About Buying a New Home from a Builder With the shortage of existing homes for into an escrow account like the “earnest sale, many buyers are looking into buying a money” for a resale purchase. The builder new home from a builder. There are many has access to that money and can spend advantages to buying a new REAL ESTATE it, and your deposit is typically build, above and beyond the fact not returnable if you decide to TODAY that you're getting all new appliterminate. The earnest money on ances, roof, flooring, and the a resale is fully refundable if you rest. Among those benefits are: terminate under the terms of the state-mandated purchase con No bidding war! You'll won't tract. be able to negotiate down a  Although many builders inprice, but at the same time you will not have to pay more than clude some great finishes in the the asking price. base price of their homes, you will likely want to specify extra If you buy a “dirt start,” you cost options from the builder's will have to wait six months or longer for your home to be built, By JIM SMITH, “design center,” and you'll be required to pay the cost of any but you'll get to specify everyRealtor® upgrades in advance. Those thing about it — the floor plan, the carpeting, the paint, the counter tops, the payments will also not be refundable if you appliances, the garage size and finishes, terminate for whatever reason.  You'd be well advised to hire an inspecetc.  If you come in toward the end of a subdivi- tor knowledgeable about new builds and sion's build-out, you may get to buy one of have him inspect the house at framing, rough the model homes, complete with landscap- plumbing/electrical, drywall completion and ing, higher end finishes, decorator painting prior to closing, but there is no “inspection and more. For one of my clients, the builder objection” contingency in the builder conincluded the model home's furniture, but tracts. If you point out deficiencies identified that's unusual, since the builder usually by your inspector and bring them to the atwants to use that furniture in a future model. tention of your builder, he will typically accept  Occasionally a buyer has backed out of a that input and make things right, but you new home purchase agreement — typically won't have the right to terminate and get losing the deposit and the money he or she your deposit back.

Note: We have several good inspectors advanced for options — and you'll be able to buy a home with less of a wait, but also to choose from on our smartphone app, without the opportunity to change the finishes which you can download free from the App Store and Google Play. (Search for “Golden and options. A client of mine did just that.

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There are also some negatives you need  New homes do not include window to keep in mind when purchasing a new coverings or landscaping for the back home from a builder. Things you need to yard. These can be more expensive than keep in mind include: you might think. Rita and I spent $13,000 for  Builders are allowed to write their own window coverings and over $50,000 on landpurchase contracts which protect the build- scaping for a new home we bought in 2004. er and not you, unlike the state contracts Existing homes don't have this expense. which are required when selling existing  The property tax for new builds is homes. Those state-mandated contracts are typically 20 to 50 percent higher than for written to protect the buyer. Since Realtors homes in older subdivisions. As I've written like myself are only authorized to interpret in previous columns (which are archived at and explain the state-mandated forms, you'll www.JimSmithColumns.com), most develneed to hire a lawyer to counsel you re- opers of new subdivisions are creating spegarding builder-written documents. cial tax districts to pay for such infrastruc Your deposit on a new home is not put ture costs as streets, sewers, sidewalks and

common space, and are having the buyers of their homes pay those costs through significant mill levies that continue for 30 years.

Instead of quoting the mill levy, builders will quote you a percentage of the purchase price as a likely property tax expense, but what you need to know is how the mill levy for that subdivision compares with the mill levy for other subdivisions, including ones built in the 1900s. You'll be shocked at some of these mill levies, which are truly a hidden cost of new homes. I have only found one new subdivision, KB Homes’ Westwoods Mesa subdivision in Arvada, which did not create one of those special tax districts.

Should you have a Realtor represent you in your purchase?

Yes, you should hire a Realtor. As with resale transactions, the seller — in this case, the builder — pays the buyer’s agent, and the buyer has the advantage of professional representation without paying for it himself.

The builder will not reduce the purchase price if you forego such representation.

It is in your interest to have a Realtor represent you for several reasons that benefit you, including:  You don't buy a home very often, and you don't know all the questions to ask and points to consider (such as I've outlined above). Your Realtor and his colleagues have likely represented many buyers with multiple builders and know the builders’ reputations and product lines. For example, I can tell you which builders build the most energy efficient homes with the lowest (best) HERS scores. You may not even know what a HERS score is, but we can explain it to you.  Realtors can recommend the best (and most affordable) lawyers to counsel you on builder contracts, and the best inspectors and contractors to hire.

 Your builder will offer you incentives if you use their in-house lender, but your Realtor will have trusted lenders who may offer you a better deal.

By giving your Realtor — or at least those of us at Golden Real Estate — the opportunity to represent you in your purchase, you will get other benefits. These benefits could include:  A discount on the listing commission on your current home, not to mention help in selling your current house to a buyer who gives you the flexibility you need for moving into a home whose completion date could be uncertain. (Call me to hear how I've made that work for my past clients.)  Free moving assistance or other money-saving benefits. At Golden Real Estate, we provide free use of a moving truck, boxes, bubble wrap, etc. to our buyers and sellers, and if you hire us both to sell your current home and to buy your replacement home, we'll even provide free labor for your move. Call us for details of this major moneysaving feature. A broker who doesn't have our moving trucks, etc., can still offer to rent a truck and buy those boxes for you. Ask!

Important: Talk to us early in the process!

Whether you use Golden Real Estate or another broker, it's important that you talk to us before you register with a builder. Most builders will only pay your agent if he or she accompanies you on the visit when you express interest in their homes and give your name.

If you have already identified yourself but have not signed any documents yet, the builder may bend that rule. After you’ve signed a purchase contract, it’s too late. Ask your Realtor for business cards to provide along with your name at sales offices.

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Behavior health center reopens one year after fire Creative Treatment Options substance abuse and mental health counseling is back in Arvada

IF YOU GO WHAT: Creative Treatment Solutions Inc. WHERE: 7585 W. 66th Ave., Building C, Arvada

CONTACT: 303-467-2624; www.creativetreatmentoptions.com; officestaff@creativetreatmentoptions.com

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

More than a year after a fire destroyed the Arvada office complex that housed its substance abuse and mental health counseling offices, Creative Treatment Options Inc. celebrated a grand re-opening at a new building at Wadsworth Boulevard and 66th Avenue.

The new office includes a mural painted in memory of substance abuse counselor John Rutter, who died in the fire.

“He was a really beloved person all over where he worked,” Clinic Director Joyce Smith said of the 55-year-old Rutter. “He was compassionate and kind, but not afraid to confront. A resilient human being.”

Rutter worked at Creative Treatment for 10 years and used his own experiences of drug addiction recovery to guide patients.

“John lost his leg due to his own addiction, then he moved to Colorado to hike,” Smith said. “He’s been an

Bryan Standley and Joyce Smith cut the ribbon for the official grand re-opening of Creative Treatment Options, Inc. in Arvada.

SHANNA FORTIER example for us to continue to think of when it’s hard here.”

The group room next to the mural also is named after and dedicated to him.

The January 2016 destroyed the Scenic Heights Professional Building at 6245 Wadsworth Blvd. The cause of the fire remains undetermined. An Arvada Press investigation found that although the building did not have a modern smoke alarm system or sprinklers, it did not violate building and safety codes. Because it was an older building, it fell under previous less stringent safety requirements. An updated alarm and sprinkler system would have alerted tenants at the first

indication of a fire, city fire officials said.

After the fire, Creative Treatment Options moved its Arvada business to Lakewood.

“We were able to grow while we were in Lakewood,” said Bryan Standley, operations manager for Creative Treatment Options. “We still have a full schedule of all services going in Lakewood, some in Denver and now a full schedule here in Arvada.”

The center opened in the original Arvada location in 1997. In 20 years of service, the center has served more than 44,000 people.

“I feel like we’ve provided a valuable service to the community over the

years,” Smith said. “I think we make w an impact on this community.”

Creative Treatment’s three locations W are in Denver at Sheridan Boulevard r f and Fifth Avenue, in Lakewood at Wadsworth Boulevard and Colfax Av- W enue and the newly re-opened Arvada location. Altogether, they employ 12 i counselors, five administrative staff m n and counseling five interns. s The outpatient behavioral health center offers education and therapy w for DUIs, domestic violence therapy, cognitive behavior therapy and sub- n stance abuse disorder treatment. The c center puts emphasizes dual diagnosis 8 — the notion that substance abuse is t associated with another mental health w c component.

The new building is custom-designed for optimal privacy for individ- o s ual sessions and group classes.

“Our philosophy around addiction isl that it stems from something else that I people can’t cope with,” Standley said. c “We’re working on some of the core t issues.” f S t w a

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STEP it up for local ladies Jeffco women celebrate worldwide event

IN HER WORDS “Women are an essential part of our communities, both professionally and personally.

Healthcare would not be the same without women.” — Monica Buhlig of Golden, the group director of community health at St. Anthony Hospital

“Women’s Day highlights the importance of women in all levels of society and in our communities.” — Jennifer Nash of Westminster, the project coordinator at Holidaily Brewing Company in Golden.

“It’s great for girls to get involved with STEM because we need to have women be a part of the technological innovations and solutions going on in the world.”

— Megan Kallis, a computer science student at the Colorado School of Mines who is involved with DECTech, which is Mines’ outreach program designed especially for girls interested in STEM.

“Women have so much to offer and bring to the table. In general, women are underrepresented in positions of leadership. The conversations and focus will certainly change when women participate in decision-making that impact our community, our state and our world.” — Tammy Story of Evergreen, a political activist organizer and former state representative candidate for house district 25.

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Looking back at history to present day, women have come a long way.

“We can vote. We can own land.

We can own a business,” said Deborah Deal-Blackwell, chair of Jefferson County’s 2017 International Women’s Day celebration.

Women represent state districts in governmental positions and make important policy decisions in numerous cities and counties. And someday, Deal-Blackwell added, a woman may even lead our country.

Jefferson County’s second annual International Women’s Day celebration took place on March 8. Hundreds of women attended the luncheon, during which local women celebrated each other’s accomplishments.

In the U.S., 9.4 million firms are owned by women, Deal-Blackwell said, and Jefferson County has at least 30 woman-owned businesses.

In addition, Jeffco is home to seven chambers of commerce, and all of them have women presidents.

The 2017 United Nations’ theme for International Women’s Day was STEP it up for Gender Parity, and the theme for the Jeffco celebration was STEP it up for Women in STEM and all Women of Jefferson County!

A couple of county leaders spoke on the accomplishments of women, including Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan and Nancy Perlmutter, who read a letter from her husband, U.S.

in Lakewood.

Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado’s 7th Congressional District.

To coincide with the Jeffco theme, the keynote speaker was Dr. Tracy Camp, the division director and professor of computer science at Colorado School of Mines. Camp has been with Mines since 1998 and has been awarded two fellowships in her career.

Camp is known for her passion for supporting women in STEM disciplines, and she created the DECTech program at Mines, an outreach program designed specifically for young girls interested in STEM subjects.

Diversity in STEM careers is

MINES’ DECTECH WINNERS For more on the Jeffco middle school girls who participated and won in this year’s DECTech STEMcompetition, which was announced at the Womens Day luncheon, turn to PAGE 9

important, Camp said.

“Research shows that diversity brings innovative thinking, increased corporate earnings, more IT patent citations, and allows products and services to be developed for the betterment of all of society,” she said.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: HOW IT CAME TO BE The beginnings 1908 — The first National Woman’s Day was observed in the U.S. on Feb. 28, 1909.

1911 — On March 19, 1911, International Women’s Day was honored for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland.

1913 — International Women’s Day was transferred from being observed on the last Sunday in February to March 8.

Catching on 1975 — International Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time by the United Nations.

1996 — The United Nations commenced the adoption of an annual theme. The first theme was “Celebrating the Past, Planning for the Future.”

2001 — The launch of www.internationalwomensday.com provides a digital, worldwide hub to unite people and organizations in response to a worldwide decline in International Women’s Day activity.

2011 — International Women’s Day celebrates its centenary. Former U.S. President Barack Obama proclaimed March 2011 to be Women’s History Month.

The future 2017 — International Women’s Day is an official holiday in many countries worldwide. It is celebrated in a number of ways across the globe, from gift-giving to political rallies, parades and festivals, business conferences and networking events, fashion shows, sporting events, women-only arts and craft fairs and theatric or musical performances.

Information provided by www.internationalwomensday.com

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veryone was Irish Saturday, March 11, in Olde Town Arvada.

The annual St. Patrick’s Day street festival featured live stage music, arts and crafts vendors, food and, of course, beer and wine. Ten-year-old Eva Torres showed her Irish spirit dressed as a leprechaun.

“I think that people should celebrate,” she said, holding a handful of gold coins. “I want to be nice by giving people gold coins.”

Avery Seamon, 3, dances to the celtic tunes of the band Wild Mountain.

Danielle Connor, Janelle Gorski, Martine Barwikowski and Crissy Ryan enjoy some brews at the Olde Town Arvada St. Patrick’s Day Festival.

Eva Torres, 10, dressed an a leprechaun and gave out gold coins during the St. Patrick’s Day Festival.

Matthew McDaniel, of Angus Mohr rocks the bagpipes Saturday, March 11 in Olde Town.

Marleen Pucak and her dog, Beignet, take to the dance floor at the Olde Town Arvada St. Patrick’s Day Festival.

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Building a road map to blended learning First meeting of statewide effort held in Lakewood

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Staff from the Keystone Policy Center came away from the first meeting on the best way to increase blended learning opportunities with good and bad news.

The good news — there is definite support for providing access to blended learning, which is an education program where a student uses digital content and traditional learning at a school, all under the help of a teacher.

The bad is there is no clear path to bringing everyone on board to supporting this approach, or how to ensure

TAKE THE BLENDED LEARNING SURVEY Coloradans can participate in the survey by visiting tinyurl.com/ cel-blended-learning.

The survey will close on April 30, and takes about 4 to 8 minutes to complete.

For more information on the project, visit www.colorado.gov/cel. schools and teachers have the proper resources to make the approach work for students.

“The focus on personalized learning is great, but there’s not a lot of time to teach that to our teachers,” said Jeremy Felker, director of Jefferson County’s instructional data reporting department. “How do we provide the resources and time to support our students?”

The March 8 meeting at the

Lakewood Library was the first in a series supported by Colorado Empowered Learning, a state program working to enhance education through blended learning, to be held throughout the state with education leaders and stakeholders to provide a road map for implementation of the approach.

“The objective of this and the other meetings we’re holding is to gain perspectives on opportunities, gaps and challenges when it comes to blended learning,” said Julie Shapiro, senior policy director with Keystone. “It’s not just about blended learning, but how it contributes to the state’s educational offerings.”

The meetings are a result of House Bill 16-1222, which was passed during last year’s legislative session and commissioned the creation of a blended learning road map.

The map will focus on expand-

ing the availability of supplemental education courses and blended learning as well as increasing enrollment in alternative education options that are effective and inexpensive.

The first third of the meeting involved questions for the dozen attendees, who came from all over the metro area.

Questions centered on equality in learning, barriers to blended learning and priorities for schools. The open discussion made up the bulk of the meeting, which allowed attendees to share their experiences and challenges taking a blended learning approach.

“Blended Learning has to be part of the vision for the future,” said Cathy Baune, assistant principal at the Jefferson County Virtual Academy. “But in so many ways our schools are still stuck in the 1800s approach.”

Other attendees spoke about

a lack of willingness from teachers and schools as a whole to provide this blended approach, and the fact that teachers don’t have to time to learn the technology, a new style of teaching and curriculum requirements.

“It’s important we as educators understand where the state wants to go,” Felker said.

“There are a lot of requirements that have to be reconciled, but it’s encouraging the state wants to solve some of these problems.”

Staff from Keystone will take the feedback from this and other meetings planned across the state, and attempt to craft the state’s new digital learning plan by June or July.

“We’ve found it takes a little while for students to understand the blended approach,” said Cheryl Mosier, a teacher at Columbine High School.

“But once they understand it and the benefits, they love it.”

District narrows superintendent priorities Deadline for applicants is April 10

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jefferson County Public Schools has narrowed down the qualifications for its next superintendent.

Throughout February, the district held 13 stakeholder focus groups, five community and six staff forums, and conducted a superintendent profile

survey. These planned opportunities for community engagement in the superintendent search process helped define the characteristics of a Jeffco superintendent as the Board of Education moves into the recruiting and screening portion of the search process.

The number one ranked quality among all focus groups was someone who “inspires trust, self-confidence and models high standards.” The second-highest ranked quality was someone who is a strong communicator. Third: someone who has “leadership skills to respond to challenges.”

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“If we learned anything from the survey, I think our teachers in particular are crying out for that leadership role to be addressed,” said board member Brad Rupert during the March 9 study session.

In January, the Jeffco Board of Education contracted with Ray and Associates to manage the search for a new superintendent after deciding not to renew Dan McMinimee’s contract, which expires June 30. The firm is the same that was used when McMinimee was hired.

On March 2, Jeffco Schools announced a joint decision by the board and McMinimee for him to step out of his role as superintendent effective immediately.

McMinimee will remain with the district through the end of his contract term, but will not have day-to-

day responsibility for the operation of Jeffco Public Schools. Instead, he will be available to the board in an advisory capacity and will assist as needed in the transition to a new superintendent.

Terry Elliott, who previously served as chief school effectiveness officer, will serve as interim acting superintendent as the Board of Education goes through the superintendent search process.

These decisions were made final March 9, with a vote on the consent agenda at the board meeting.

Moving forward with the search process, Ray and Associates will advertise the approved-upon criteria. The deadline for all applications is April 10, and the first round of candidate interviews is scheduled for the end of April.

County accepting scholarship applications Deadline to apply is March 31 STAFF REPORT

Deadline for students to apply for an academic scholarship from the Colorado County Clerks Association is March 31.

The scholarship is offered to any high school senior residing in Colorado who wants to continue their education at any university, college, junior college or technical institution.

The clerks association will grant regional one-time awards in the amount

of $1,000.

Applicants must be graduating from a Colorado high school. Selection of awardees will be based on a minimum 3.25 grade point average; community involvement with an interest in government, business, political science; and financial need or hardship.

The scholarship information sheet and application form are available at www.clerkandrecorder.org/scholarship. Jefferson County residents may return their application to the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, in Golden. Additional questions may be directed to countyclerk@jeffco.us or 303-271-8186.

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Girls STEM projects show ‘world is in good hands’ Competition showcases 18 projects, from a solar-powered car to water filtration system

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the process of building a miniature solarpowered car, Bell Middle School students Alicia Crespin, Jacqueline Rossell-Rust and Joanna Toy put their problem-solving skills to the test.

“We kept coming up with problems, so we had to find ways to fix them,” Toy said. “When something didn’t work, we had to take it apart and put it back together again.”

The solar-powered car was one of 18 projects presented at the Girls in STEM Competition Feb. 22 at the Golden Library. About 50 girls entered the competition. Some worked individually, and others worked in groups of four or less.

All entries had to be a project that would impact the world or solve an everyday problem, and could be related to energy and development, biomedical or health and nutrition.

The girls had to include a hypothesis and a visual aid with their entry.

Judging the competition were Colorado School of Mines students Emma May, Bethel Tessema and Shelly Konopka, who are with Mines’ DECTech, an outreach program designed to engage young girls in STEM subjects.

All the contestants received a certificate of participation, and the winners and honorable mentions were recognized at the Jefferson County International Women’s Day celebration

on March 8.

“Science is where to go for these girls,” said Annette Marchitto, mother of a competition entrant. “We need more female scientists.”

Marchitto’s daughter Valerie, 11, and her friend Lilli True, 11, did a study on norovirus and how to stop the spread of it.

“Norovirus is dangerous because it is one of the most spreadable (stomach) viruses and it has the fastest mutation rate,” True said. “We hope to bring awareness to this, and we want people to wash their hands more often.”

Elderly family members were the inspiration behind Brenda Dodson and Sara Keen’s project — the two 13-year-olds designed and built a walker for senior citizens needing assistance.

The walker can provide a lot of independence, the girls explained, because it is equipped with a variety of reminder and life alert devices.

“It’s great for anyone to get involved with STEM,” said Shawn Arbuckle of Golden, whose daughter entered the competition. “This is the next generation that will be solving the problems of the world.”

To Morgan Brodnax, 12, and Sasha Bandock, 13, one thing that needs attention is the limited amount of natural resources.

“We thought that water was the most important nonrenewable resource,” Brodnax said.

So the girls designed a salt water filtration system.

The variety of projects — studies on nutrition, disease, solar power, space and water filtration, to name a few topics — exceeded expectations, said Debbie Ridgell, supervisor of the Golden Library.

“I look at this,” she said, “and I realize our world is in good hands.”

GIRLS IN STEM WINNERS Winner Students: Sophia Eakes and Maddie Rice Project: Bionic Hand, biomedical engineering Project info: Prosthetics are currently expensive. With the use of 3D printing, engineers are able to make cost effective prosthetics that are custom-made for individuals at a fraction of the cost. By using SketchUp, 3D printing, circuitry and the engineering design process, Eakes and Rice created a hand that can contract and retract.

Honorable mentions Student: Kit Arbuckle, Annika Waples and Lilly Bestor Project: Water Filter for Sudan Info: After reading “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park, Arbuckle, Waples and Bestor decided to construct a water filter that could be transported in a backpack.

Currently, women can walk for hours for nonpotable water. These girls constructed a water filter that would create potable water for the women and their families.

Students: Sophie Costenaro and Bella Valdez Project: How Reynaud’s Disease Can be Cured Info: Reynaud’s disease causes some parts of bodies to limit blood flow. Costenaro and Valdez created a model of a filter that could remove the excess iron in the blood, which is the theory as to the cause of Reynaud’s disease.

Students: Lilly Downs and Norah Schumacher Project: Space Debris Info: Space debris is circulating the Earth at an increasing rate. Without management of space debris, our ability to use communications, Earth observations and scientific satellites could be limited in the years to come.

Downs and Schumacher created a model of a satellite that could clean up the debris.

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Newsmaker: Emma Albertoni Arvada teen awarded national honor

make a financial literacy class for high school seniors. In schools right now, they teach some financial concepts, but not the applicability of it, how you can use it or what it means. After that, I met with curriculum department. They haven’t made a class yet, but they are looking at how they can teach it.

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Emma Albertoni, 18, is a senior at Ralston Valley High School in Arvada, who is doing much more than just studying. Albertoni, a Girl Scout for the past 12 years, recently completed her Gold Award project earning her the highest honor in Girls Scouts. Albertoni’s Gold Award project also won her the recognition of being named one of Colorado’s top youth volunteers of 2017 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. This is a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. As a State Honoree, Albertoni will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip in early May to Washington, D.C. where she will join other national top honorees.

The Arvada Press sat down with the teenage newsmaker to talk about her accomplishments.

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My gold award addresses financial

Emma Albertoni earned her Girl Scout Gold Award and the Prudential Spirit of Community Award.

COURTESY PHOTO literacy and education. I started out small, talking to the principal at my school and then the family consumer science class. I found a gap where that teacher didn’t have a financial safety online unit and so I created that from scratch. She’s teaching it now and vowed to teach it every year. I created a power point along with preand post-tests to show development through the unit. From there, I went on to propose my project to the Jeffco Board of Education. I asked them to

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How did you come up with your project?

It was a struggle at first. Coming up with an idea was the hardest part for me. Around the time I was coming up with my project, I was 16. I had just gotten my license and looking for a car, looking at budgeting and talking to my parents about what a loan meant. My brother was also living on his own and trying to budget his money. And I realized I didn’t know any of this from school. In Algebra II, students are taught how to calculate interest; what they are not taught is how interest could affect their credit scores or how to figure interest into the cost of a purchase.

What did you learn from earning your Gold Award?

To me, I’m very proud of myself for completing it. It was a lot of work. I learned a lot about leading teams of volunteers and how volunteers need a little encouragement. And how you need to thank them. I learned a lot about working with authority figures as a high school student. I also learned

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What does it mean to you to earn the Prudential Spirit of Community Award?

It’s just cool. I’m very excited to go to Washington because it puts all my work and stress and tears from the past two years into something that’s very fun and exciting.

What’s next?

As of January, I started a nonprofit based off my Gold Award project.

The name is Down with Dough. My brother, Scott is my partner. The nonprofit will provide resources and help students become more financially sound and learn financial concepts to be more stable later on. One goal is to work with legislators to push a resolution for financial literacy in education.

We’re in the early stages of working with Lang Sias toward this goal.

I’ve also been in the process of auditioning for music schools. I play violin. I’ve had three recorded auditions and three live auditions. I’m waiting to hear back to decide where I will go to college. I’m in the Valor Youth Symphony and in the pit orchestra for my school’s production of “The Little Mermaid.” I want to go into a music career field either education or therapy.

ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Local legislators hold town hall Colorado State Rep. Tracy KraftTharp (D-Arvada and Westminster), Rep. Lang Sias (R-Arvada and Wheat Ridge) and Sen. Rachel Zenzinger (DArvada) will host their monthly town hall at 10:30 a.m. March 18 at Covenant Village, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster.

The event will include a discussion of the state budget and will feature Sen. Dominick Moreno (D- Commerce City, Federal Heights, Westminster and Adams County) and Sen. Kevin Lundberg (R-Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland) from the Joint Budget Committee.

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a lot about time management, public speaking and presenting. It gave me a lot of confidence. I’m very proud of myself for overcoming the discouragement.

Water Wise seminars coming The City of Arvada and the Center for ReSource Conservation are partnering to offer free Water-Wise Landscape Seminars to Arvada water customers.

These seminars are a prerequisite for a free landscape consultation, which will also be offered to Arvada water customers through the Center for ReSource Conservation. For more information, visit http://arvada.org/ residents/services-and-sustainability/ water-wise-landscape-seminars.

Neighborhood grants available Neighborhood Improvement and Small Activity grants are now available for neighbors interested in strengthening their communities. Know Your Neighbor grants will be available soon.

More information and applications are available at http://arvada.org/resi-

dents/city-neighborhoods/know-yourneighbor-grants.

Local author hosts book signing Jefferson County author Gwen Clayton will sell and sign copies of her debut novel “Fermata Cellars” at Silver Vines Winery, 7509 Grandview Ave., from 1-3 p.m. March 18. Copies of the book sell for $10 each.

“Fermata Cellars” is the story of a young marketing director who discovers the winery he works for is haunted.

Adding to his troubles is the city council that wants to condemn the building as unsafe for human occupation. The winery owners and friends in the community, including the ghosts, fight to keep the doors open.

Acoustic guitarist Reuben Gonzales will be complementing the festivities with live music.

Eighth annual 60+ Spelling Bee set Adults age 60 and older can put their spelling skills to the ultimate test from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the annual 60+ Spelling Bee held at Apex Park and Recreation District’s Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The event is sponsored by Arvada Press/Colorado Community Media, PASCO, Brookdale Senior Living Solutions and Celebrate Aging Colorado. It’s free, but both entrants and spectators must register by March 17. For more information, visit apexprd.org.

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Randi’s Pizza is ‘kind of like going to Cheers’ IF YOU GO

West Arvada eatery attributes 40 years of success to customers

WHAT: Randi’s Pizza WHERE: 12312 W. 64th Ave., Arvada HOURS: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday; closed Monday CONTACT: 303-422-6923

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Randi’s Pizza in West Arvada opens at 11 a.m. But its owners, Randy Harmon and Jeff Dumont, arrive at 6:30 every morning to start preparing food: The homemade sauce needs to simmer for five hours to reach optimal flavors.

Sausage and meatballs also need to be made from scratch.

“We’re owners and operators, but we’re here every day in the trenches,” Dumont said. “Randy and I are here every day in the kitchen and I think that has contributed to our success.”

The Italian eatery, located at Ward Road and 64th Avenue, is celebrating its 40th year in business March 22.

Randi’s Pizza is celebrate its 40th year in the West Arvada community. SHANNA FORTIER “I think the fact that they’ve been in business for that many years in the same location says a lot,” said Deborah French, who has been a regular customer with her husband, David, for the past four years.

The friendly atmosphere and the pizza keep them coming back.

“It’s kind of like going to Cheers,” David French said. “It’s a West Arvada institution.”

Randi’s is a favorite among young athletes. Dumont estimates the eatery averages about 100 Little League parties a year from football to soccer, softball, baseball and hockey. Randi’s

also partners with Pomona High to offer pre-game food for the football team.

“We have big connections between the Ralston Valley, Pomona and Arvada West high school communities,” Harmon said.

Both Harmon and Dumont are Arvada West alum.

Harmon attributes the restaurant’s success to its customers.

“We’re really family-oriented,” he said. “People in Arvada are good family people, always have been.

Our success is that people who came here when they played Little League now bring their kids in after Little League.”

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Laws requiring freedom of information are important to democracy

unshine is good for democracy.

At least that’s what we journalists think, and the Founding Fathers seemed to agree, judging by the First Amendment.

March 12-18 is Sunshine Week — an annual, nationwide celebration of access to public information. News agencies across the country are using this week to help share the message that transparency in government is important, that a free and independent press is important, and that the defense and

adherence to sunshine laws helps support those ideals.

Sunshine laws refer to the national Freedom of Information Act and any number of state open-record and openmeeting laws that help we, the people, keep tabs on what those in power are doing.

While these laws directly affect how well journalists can do our jobs, those same laws are intended for all citizens’ benefit. It can be a way for concerned folks to do their part to keep govern-

ment honest. Recent examples include a parent in Jefferson County who wanted to know which teachers had participated in a sick-out that affected their child’s education and an Arvada man who objected to his city council’s use of a secret ballot to elect a new councilmember.

Filing an open-records request is something anyone can do. It requires filling out a formal request — a template can be found on the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition’s

I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Still fighting for equality Tens of thousands of people joined the March 8 “A Day Without a Woman” action to stand up for equality, dignity and respect. Disrupting business was the point as a means to center the struggles of women and force our leaders to take note. Many women still aren’t guaranteed paid family leave or sick days that enable them to care for themselves and their families. Union women have the power of collective bargaining to negotiate better wages and conditions, but many working women still face sexual harassment and discrimination, as well as wage discrimination at the job. Women deserve to be treated equally and to receive equal pay for equal work.

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Time for a new plan In a March 2 letter, a reader proposes that Dan McMinimee be considered as an alternative in case no new superintendent is found. Taking into account the budget drama that he has presided over in the last couple months, it doesn’t appear that Mr. McMinimee would be a suitable Plan B. Even many who argued against the Mill Levy Override and Bond package admitted that the district needs additional funding. It should have been a priority of Mr. McMinimee’s to recognize the financial imperatives of increased funding early in his tenure and to start developing relationships with community leaders right away rather than delaying until the election was at hand. Exercising the leadership to lay the groundwork early could have made a critical difference in avoiding having to make cuts to valuable student programs and facilities.

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What if we all try to find just that 5 percent more to give

have this image in my head of a person, but, not anybody you would know. Well, maybe — the person is hollow and transparent. Know anybody like that? Visit Washington, D.C. — you’ll meet a few.

Anyway, this person in my head is not, however, empty. The person in my head is roughly 70 percent full of stuff. Not gross stuff, like viscera or waste product … or vegetables.

Just, stuff. And, sometimes that stuff gets added to, and sometimes that stuff gets taken away from.

Sometimes, those changes, those additions and subtractions, are permanent, which, in turn, changes the person. Even, every once in a while, you see a person become completely filled up, and they maintain that for a long time, though this is rare. Occasionally, one of these full people even grows a little bit, becomes a little bit larger of a person.

The sad truth, though, is that the same sort of change happens in the other direction. When a person has their 70 percent deducted from, and that condition lasts for a long time, sometimes that person actually shrinks in stature, as nature attempts to return them to 70 percent in the only way it can.

Tired of the metaphor, yet? Let me explain.

I believe that, generally speaking, 70 percent is cruising speed for most humans. 70 percent represents

HITTING HOME

some effort, some energy, but nothing close to what people are truly capable of. Don’t agree with that hypothesis? Walk into a room, and ask everybody in the room to reach as high as they can over their heads. Then tell Michael Alcorn them to reach higher. I promise you, every hand in the room will move a few more inches upward after the second instruction. Because 70 percent is cruising speed.

How do you add to that? Effort.

It’s that simple. In my conception of this person, it isn’t about talent or gifts, it is simply about effort. See, the very talented person often gets very comfortable at 70 percent — it’s practically proverb — because their 70 — is still a lot better than many of the people around them.

But a person who works hard, who dedicates their energy and their concentration to the here and now, is able to fill up more, and that effort actually becomes habit. That’s when a person becomes an 80 percent person, or a 90 percent person.

It isn’t about comparisons to the other hollow, transparent people —

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Douglas County School District employees and the names of the finalists for the Lone Tree police chief position.

Sunshine laws also help set expectations for elected officials and government staff, helping to encourage a mindset of transparency and honesty that benefits all of us.

Recently, one of our reporters noticed that the Adams County Board of Commissioners seemed to turn off the audio recorder occasionally during their public study sessions. The county called these pauses in the recording “administrative review items.”

In checking with the state’s open meetings law, we found that since Adams County officials were not making decisions during any part of their study sessions, they were not required by law to record any of it. We applaud Adams County for going above the requirements of state law — other counties don’t record study or work sessions

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one can only control what they do with their own persons.

You know the type: they’re that person at work who always seems to have one more piece of information, or who completed one more filing today, or who always is in the right place at the right time. It’s not easy, but some people just seem to do it out of habit.

Yeah, I find those people a touch annoying, also. But, you know what? A lot of times, they also make everybody around them a little better.

Every once in a while, a person develops a knack for being their very Best Self. They are hard-working, make sure they are up to speed on details, know how to focus on tasks, maintain their energy and their concentration,

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— even as we ask them to reconsider turning off the mic for those administrative items.

Not every section of government we cover is quite so good at following the spirit, or even the letter, of the law.

Jefferson County Schools is amid a national search for a new superintendent, the second such search in two years. Last time, as with this time, neither the hiring firm, Ray and Associates, nor the school district intends to release the names of the finalists.

That’s a problem because any official decision made by a public board is supposed to be done in public. But in Jeffco Schools’ case, a prior school board merely announced whom it had hired after the fact.

It also seems in clear violation of the state’s open meetings law: “The state or local public body shall make public the list of all finalists under consideration for the position of chief executive officer no later than fourteen days prior to appointing or employing one of the finalists to fill the position.”

In honesty, many of Colorado’s cities, counties and school districts ignore

and don’t give up. These people, we know: these are the Peyton Mannings of 2013-14, the Michael Jordans, the Peter Jacksons of 2001-2003, the Michael Crichtons, the Marie Curies. In fact, these people are sometimes so imbued with that spirit, that you can actually imagine their hollow people having to grow to accommodate their output.

That is rare. It’s the kind of thing that actually changes the world, and makes all of us evaluate if we shouldn’t reimagine what we, ourselves, are capable of.

I’ll come back to this idea next week in the context of public schools. In the meantime, ask yourself where you might be able to find an extra 5 percent this week towards your own Best Self.

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com

Different this time round A recent letter writer asserts that the same criteria for selection is being applied to the Jeffco school suFROM PAGE 12 perintendent as was used three years ago when Mr. McMinimee was choAfter these funding initiatives failed I expected to hear more in November and sen. While this claim is not entirely inaccurate on the surface, when one December about budget alternatives. recalls the disingenuousness and It wasn’t until Jan. 26 that the initial closed-mindedness that saturated the budget proposal was revealed to the board, and then not until February when former board majority’s decisions he provided a more carefully considered and actions, nothing could be further from the truth. proposal. Why did it take so long? And Three years ago, the previous Jefwhat kind of internal vetting did it ferson County School Board spent have? Mr. Mcminimee’s proposals were over $40,000 to select a new superinunpleasant surprises to Jeffco School tendent from a neighboring school District board members, staff and the district who had never been a school community. A school board and its constituent community should not be on the superintendent before. Let’s give our receiving end of this kind of shock from current board credit for 1) recognizing the universe from which to seriits superintendent. ously consider applicants is larger As a parent of Jeffco graduates I believe this district offers great educational than the Denver metro area, and 2) Constructing a transparent process opportunities for its students. Let’s find that will withstand fair and reasona new superintendent with the vision, able scrutiny from the community. drive and the communication skills to Bob O’Connell, build on this legacy.

Lakewood Dave Coren, Golden

this portion of the law, according to Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition Executive Director Jeff Roberts.

Another place where we often see a lack of transparency is from law enforcement agencies that seem far too quick to cite an “ongoing investigation” as a way of not giving more information about a case.

The law — the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act — does allow agencies to hold back information that would be “contrary to the public interest” if it were released. We take this to mean that releasing the information could jeopardize an investigation. And certainly, sometimes there are details that could do so. But so little is released so often that “ongoing investigation” seems to have become an easy blanket answer that dodges the harder question officers should be asking: What information can we give out now for the public’s benefit that doesn’t really affect the course of the investigation?

Law enforcement agencies are not alone in being protected from having to release certain kinds of information.

City, county and school board officials cannot, for example, release details of personnel matters or specifics of board discussions regarding real estate negotiations. But when an agency rejects handing over the information, by law, it must cite the statute that allows them to do so. You see, it is presumed that the information belongs to the public and the entity must state the reason why it is denying the request.

That is why while we can sympathize that a potential candidate for a city manager or superintendent position might not want their current employers to know they’ve been job hunting, that potential job is still paid for through our tax dollars. Also, that position has a direct and powerful impact on our communities. It is our right to know who we are considering to hire, and to know that our elected officials are making those choices.

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OBITUARIES RIES

Toinette ‘Toi’ Valente Ries 11/24/1938 - 11/26/2016

‘Dancing in Heaven for Eternity.

Beautiful, High Spirited, with a Heart of Gold’ Toinette ‘Toi’ Valente Ries, 78, passed away November 26, 2016 in Glendale, CA, after a lengthy illness. Toi was born November 24, 1938 and was raised in Westminster, CO, living most of her life in the Arvada/Westminster area. Toi was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Irene (Heter) Valente.

Toi attended Westminster High School where she proudly led the marching band. She worked at Rodeo Supermarket, the family business, for 35 years.

She attended modeling school, loved children, sports cars, animals and music. She loved caring for elderly family and friends. Above all, she loved to

dance.

She is survived by her daughters; Kimberly Layton (Lee) of Simi Valley, CA, and Babette Neal (Richard) of Roseville, CA; brother Larry Valente of Westminster, CO; sister Monetta Edwards (Will) of Denver, CO; five grandchildren Leanna, Ashley, Matthew, Leslie, and Nicholas; and four great-grandchildren, Lucas, Kalee, Sophie, and Koral. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Mother Cabrini Shrine Chapel, 20189 Cabrini Blvd., Golden, CO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre St., Golden, CO 80401 in memory of Toinette Ries.

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Fire fright on South Table Mountain 32nd Avenue served as a fire break for homes and Coors facilities The South Table Mountain Fire was fully containment by the afternoon of March 11, after area fire agencies successfully kept the fire from threatening homes in Golden.

The grass fire which burned about 66 acres began about 3:30 p.m. on March 9. It was located about two miles west of 32nd Avenue and McIntyre Street, near the Coors brewery.

The cause is unknown at this time.

Initially, smoke from the fire had drifted over Green Mountain, triggering fears in that area where several fires of an unnatural nature have occured in recent months.

Jefferson County Sheriff ’s PIO Jennifer Fulton said said during a fire briefing that terrain hazards made the fire more difficult to contain.

“It’s very steep, there’s some loose rock, there’s very heavy brush, and there’s even some rattlesnakes,” she said.

One firefighter suffered minor injuries fighting the fire on Thursday, though an exact cause was not given.

A Sheriff ’s PIO said that firefighter was treated, released, and back on the fire line Friday.

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Helicopter drops began to dump water on the fire in the afternoon of March 8, as the wind began to push the fire up the nearby ridge, while ground crews worked to keep the fire away from 32nd Avenue, and putting out hot spots throughout the night.

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One power line pole was destroyed Thursday, and others charred.

Xcel Energy spokesman Mark Stutz said that as a safety measure power was turned off to about 2,500 Xcel Energy customers, from about 6:45-8 p.m. on March 9, to aid in the power line repairs and for the firefighter’s safety.

Friday afternoon there was still one Xcel customer without electricity — Jackie Kowal, whose home on 32nd

Avenue sits almost exactly across the street from where the fire started. A nearby Xcel crew was hard at work replacing the charred remains of the damaged pole.

Having been in the same home for 17 years, Kowal said there had been fire on South Table Mountain before, but none quite as close.

“I wasn’t afraid. I trust these guys!” she said, standing on her front lawn and gesturing towards the fire crews working to put out hot spots on Friday.

Still, she says the fire danger remains high for the Golden area.

“It’s dry out here, limbs everywhere that blew off in the winter.”

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Firefighters work to root out hot spots on the slopes of South Table Mountain on March 10, using chain saws and rakes to break up troublesome fuel sources, and water hoses to put out smoldering spots.

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A skunk collected in Wheat Ridge near Sheridan and 35th Avenue was infected with rabies, according to lab results from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

The skunk is the first animal to test positive for rabies in Jefferson County in 2017.

The skunk came into contact with two dogs that were not up to date with their vaccines. The dogs have received booster vaccinations and are now in quarantine.

In 2016, 88 animals in Colorado — both wild and domestic — were confirmed rabies positive by the CDPHE laboratory. Ten of those were from Jefferson County. The vast majority of these were wild animals with skunks and bats being the most common.

The public is strongly urged to vaccinate all of their domestic pets and valuable livestock against rabies and to be sure vaccinations are kept up-to-date. Now that rabies has been found in a terrestrial animal within the county, any domestic animal encounter with any wild animal will be treated like an exposure to a rabid animal. Domestic animals with one expired rabies or without any rabies vaccinations will be classified as high risk and be required to undergo a120day quarantine.

In addition to rabies vaccinations for pets and livestock, here are additional precautions to prevent possible

exposure to rabies: -Avoid contact with any wild animals, especially any that act unusually. A healthy wild animal will generally avoid human contact.

-Residents are also encouraged to teach children to stay away from all wild animals, stray domestic pets or any dead animals and tell an adult if they are scratched or bitten.

-Wildlife suffering from rabies will often be out during the day, act aggressively and violently approach people or pets. Rabid wildlife might also stumble or have trouble walking.

-Do not let pets roam freely, since this can increase the chance that they could be exposed without your knowledge.

-Contact a veterinarian if your dog or cat is bitten or scratched by a wild animal.

-If a person has been bitten or scratched by a wild mammal, they should wash the area thoroughly with soap and water, seek immediate medical attention and notify their local public health agency. Prompt medical treatment is key to preventing rabies after a possible exposure.

-Do not feed wild animals, since this reduces their natural fear of humans -Do not leave pet food or livestock feed outside or feed more than your outdoor pet will finish in one feeding.

For more information or to report a suspicious animal, please contact the local animal control agency or Jefferson County Animal Control at 303-271-5070.

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The charter for Mountain Phoenix Community School in Wheat Ridge was approved for another three years.

The Jefferson County Board of Education voted unanimously March 9 to renew the schools charter application on a three year contract with the conEditions that the school provide reports including analysis of testing data and narratives of steps to improve learning twice a year.

“I think this offers a great option for our students,” board member Ali Lasell said during the meeting. “I think you’re a solid school with a solid parent base.”

Mountain Phoenix is the only Jeffco charter school that follows the Waldorf education philosophy. Waldorf Education was founded in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1919. The system was created help post World War I children grow into adults capable of healing the ravages of the war and contributing to social renewal. The curriculum is designed to develop the full range of

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the children’s human capacities — intellectual, physical, emotional, social, aesthetic, moral, and spiritual.

Mountain Phoenix, which teaches preschool through eighth grade, was founded in 2007 in Coal Creek Canyon and moved to the Wheat Ridge campus at 4725 Miller St. in 2011.

“Thank you for listening to us and hearing our hearts for our school,” Elizabeth McCune, kindergarten teacher and parent told the board.

“These are children that have loved their education at this school.”

In reviewing the charter renewal, the school district saw no concerns in the areas of enrollment, finance and budget, state waiver requests, district waiver requests, special education, safety and security, or governance.

The areas of concern, which triggered the conditions in the charter renewal, were around math and science scores. In math on the 2016 state tests, elementary scored in the ninth percentile and middle school scored in the 25th percentile. Math scores on state tests were below district scores in all levels except seventh grade, which was higher than average. In science, both elementary and middle school students scored in the 18th percentile, as compared to the rest of the state.

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Dave Lukaszewski helps lead a “Death Cafe” following a Sunday service at Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church in Parker, where members discuss the taboo topic of death to make it more comfortable for people, Lukaszewski said.

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he rule for Unitarian Universalists is that there are virtually no rules.

Yes, there are seven key principles — you can’t believe anything you want, which ministers say is a common misconception about the belief system.

But there is no creed. There is no set explanation for God or the afterlife. Instead, everyone has their own definition.

“It’s about how we live together,” said Eric Banner, associate minister at Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden. “Not what we believe at this moment to be true.”

“Our spirituality is unbounded, drawing from scripture and science, nature and philosophy, personal experience and ancient tradition,” says the Unitarian Universalist Association website.

Banner, originally from Kansas, is a born-and-raised Unitarian Universalist. He said the lack of a creed can be confusing to outsiders, as it doesn’t follow the typical tradition of religions.

To help explain, he thinks back to growing up as a Unitarian Universalist. It was a challenge, he said.

THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS Unitarian Universalist congregations may not preach a specific creed, but they do follow seven key principles. The principles are drawn from numerous sources, such as science, poetry, scripture and personal experience. They are not meant to be doctrine, rather, strongly held guidelines.

The seven principles are: • First Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person.

• Second Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations.

• Third Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to

spiritual growth in our congregations.

• Fourth Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning • Fifth Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.

Society will tell you what’s valuable — money, nice things, a good job — but being Unitarian Universalist is about taking a step back.

“The story we teach is that it’s primarily first and foremost how we live and love the people around us,” he said.

It’s also about faithfully seeking the truth, although Unitarian Universalists don’t believe they will ever know all the answers.

• Sixth Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.

• Seventh Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Source: Unitarian Universalist Association at www.uua.org.

“What you know about the ultimate, what you know about the essence of life, is a piece of the truth,” he said.

Finding faith Dave Lukaszewski, of Parker, became a Unitarian Universalist three years ago. The Wisconsin native was raised Catholic, but became distant from religion following college.

“When you’re a kid, you just go along with what your parents do,” he said. “Until you get your own identity.”

Before finding Unitarianism, he explored like-minded faiths.

Lukaszewski, now retired, built a career as an aerospace engineer.

In 1981, he and his family moved to Denver. Lukaszewski would eventually meet his second wife, who attended the Mile Hi Church, a spiritual community in Lakewood.

He then helped found the Center for Spiritual Living in Castle Rock, which teaches the Science of the Mind philosophy that religion and science support one another.

While Lukaszewski was still attending the Center for Spiritual Living, his wife attended a service at the Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church in Parker, and afterward convinced Lukaszewski to give it a try.

He loved that they played music and sang hymns, but what really got his attention was an open mic session called “Candles of Community” that allowed people to share with the congregation a joy or a sorrow.

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The wonderful catharsis of concerts and crowds T here was a time, not all that long ago, when the idea of a concert going all night wouldn’t give me anxiety about getting enough sleep for LINER work the next day, NOTES and the idea of jumping around with a bunch of strangers wouldn’t make me tired hours before the show even started.

That’s aging, I suppose.

So even though I was excited to Clarke Reader go see the purest rock band around, Japandroids, at the Gothic Theatre on March 7, the fact that the show didn’t start until 9 p.m. (and that was just the opener, mind you) almost caused me to not go.

But three hours later, I spilled out of the venue fierce, alive and fired up — all aftereffects of the high that only a really great live show can give you.

A brief primer — Japandroids is the Vancouver-based duo of Brian King on guitars and lead vocals and David Prowse on drums and backing vocals. Over the course of three albums, they have perfected a kind of anthem rock that owes as

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know people,” he said. “When I saw this ‘Candles of Community,’ it really inspired me that this may be a place where I can really be with a group of people and really get to know them more than on just a superficial level, just saying `hi’ on Sundays.”

Plus, he said, it was a progressive religion. Everyone had different beliefs, but to them that was fine.

“We learn from each other,” he said.

“We can accept the different belief systems and still get along.”

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK

Selection: Valerie June’s “The Order of Time,” released on Concord records.

bounds. June seamlessly blends folk, R&B, blues and sprinkles in a little pop, just for flavor. This is an album made to be played from front to back, and it rewards every listen.

Review: June has the kind of voice you don’t forget once you hear it — syrupy, raspy and drenched in Appalachian folk and soul. Her long-awaited sophomore release is even better than her debut — her pen is sharper and her musical vocabulary has grown by leaps and

Favorite song: “Astral Plane”

much to The Replacements as Bruce Springsteen. Their songs are filled with what King playfully referred to as “sing along factor” several times during the performance — “oh yeahs” and “all rights” that sound fantastic when shouted by an audience having the time of their lives.

The band’s most recent album, “Near to the Wild Heart of Life,” is its most adventurous and layered work yet — a celebration of love, the open road and the unlimited possibilities of being alive. It has taken some flack because this joyful noise was released a week after Donald Trump was sworn in as president, ushering in a time when many feel anything but hopeful about the future. When you’re feeling scared or sad, music that explodes out of your speaker can often be the exact opposite of what you may want to hear.

But looking out on the sea of people shouting along the lyrics with their hands in the air, I was reminded that music doesn’t need to be political or topical to accomplish a vital goal — bringing people together.

This magic ability was emphasized by show-opener, and leader of The Hold Steady, Craig Finn who commended the audience for ignoring the many, many things in modern society that keep us at home, and instead going to a rock show.

“You’re seeing old friends, or making new ones,” he said. “Being together is the big thing.”

As I felt myself get swept up in the music with my fellow concertgoers, the truth of this became thrillingly clear. None of us were shouting at each other about what the government was or wasn’t doing, or looking

A diverse community Jann Halloran, minister at Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church for 17 years, says the church’s progressive nature is what attracts many to the faith, but it can catch some by surprise.

“When people join our church I make sure they understand that since the 1970s we’ve been supporting gay and lesbian, transgender rights. We have a Black Lives Matter banner in our sanctuary,” she said.

If they’re uncomfortable with that, they may be uncomfortable with other aspects of the community.

“We honor people in their jour-

Best song that doubles as a musical philosophy: “Got Soul”

neys and I know that sometimes we’re not the right fit,” she said.

The American Unitarian Association was founded in 1825, and the Universalist Church of America was founded in 1973. In 1961, the two consolidated, according to the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Both churches had roots in Christianity.

Although all Unitarian churches are different, it is a space where different beliefs are respected, members say.

Some members are atheist. Some come from traditional Christian backgrounds, others Buddhism.

Halloran, for example, was raised

at each other with distrust. Every time my eyes met another’s, we were both smiling, and we were all speaking the same words. United.

So take a moment to go out to a concert or movie or a gallery, and experience art with other people.

It doesn’t have to be this kind of music, although the catharsis that comes from a really loud rock show cannot be overstated. It’s just something you enjoy, that you can experience with others.

And take the advice of Japandroids in their song, “In A Body Like A Grave”: “So break the bank like you’re breaking a bill And love so hard that time stands still If your name is shame, though your love is loss Swap the city’s lights for the southern cross Gather the gang and make that night.”

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he knows what the nights of wine and roses hold. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite concert experiences at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Southern Baptist but today believes God is not a being or a trinity, but rather a spirit that means something different to each person.

On the political front, Halloran is pro-choice and believes in climate change. And while not all of those in her congregation agree, Unitarian Universalism is a way they can bond nonetheless.

Differences don’t divide Unitarian Universalists, but rather unite them, she said, and it allows progressives to stay connected with their faith.

“If you ever want the liberal religious perspective on something,” she said, “we are the people to contact.”

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

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

Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:155:30 p.m.; workshop runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For info, contact 303-210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com.

Drop-in Storytimes Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless clas-

sics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme. Drop-in storytimes are at 10 a.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.arvada.org/nature or call 720-8987405. Suitable for all ages. No registration required.

Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@gmail. com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.

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

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially stu-

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dents, youth and women, welcome to join.

Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter Bored?

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

Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night - celebrate your teen self from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.

Square Dancing Want some fun exercise?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional infor-

mation visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

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

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

New members welcome.

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

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

Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place from 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-3897707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303-233-4099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434).

For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303985-8937.

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

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

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Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273. h American Legion Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.

Arvada Business Connection is a friendly group of Arvada Business owners who meet once each month on Wednesdays at various restaurants in the Arvada area. All are welcome – friends, kids and spouses, too. We collect a $5 donation, which is given to one of the attendees to donate as they wish.

They share how they donated the money at the next meeting. For meeting and contact information, check the Arvada Business Connection Facebook page @ArvadaBusinessConnection or call 303-995-9919.

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

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

Arvada Rotary meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657.

Looking for a speaking club in Golden? Buffalo Toastmasters meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Denver West Office Park, 14142 Denver West Parkway, Building 51, Suite 195, Golden. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or http://www.meetup.com/ Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment.

Dawn Yawn Toastmasters meets 6:458:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s Restaurant, 565 Union Blvd., Lakewood (on the southwest corner of 6th Avenue and Union Boulevard). You need Toastmasters training because communication is not optional, it is required. Do you communicate with confidence, are you worried about your next big presentation or job interview.

Attend the first three meetings for free. Call 303-988-2025 for directions. For information about the club, contact dawnyawn. toastmastersclubs.org or John Googins, VP of membership, at 303-547-0084, john. googins@gmail.com.

Foothills Music Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednes-

day of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association.

Call Kathy at 303-988-9565.

Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-2792740 for more information, or to learn how to join.

Kiwanis Club of Alameda West: 7-8 a.m.

Wednesdays at Garrison Street Grill, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Alameda West Kiwanis Club is dedicated to serving the community through various service and fundraising projects. Our club has been of service to our community for more than 35 years. Join us at one of our meetings or for a service project. Contact Bob Zachman at 303-988-5678 or visit us at Alameda West Kiwanis on Facebook.

Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

New Apostolic Church Food Pantry: Open from 9-11 a.m. every Wednesday at 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance. All are welcome. We provide food to anyone in need. Please visit us once a month. Call 720722-FOOD (3663) or email foodpantry@ nac-denver.org. Go to www.nac-denver.org/ foodbank.html.

Order Sons of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055.

Professional women NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. Thursdays All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by providing them items made by hand. We encourage you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our fun group. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Phillips Methodist Church, 1450 S. Pierce, Lakewood. Contact actofcolo@gmail.com for more information.

Arvada Associated Modelers hosts training night, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays from May to September (weather permitting) at the Arvada Airpark, 7608 Highway 93, Golden (use the Pioneer entrance between Leyden Road and 64th Avenue). Anyone interested in learning to fly radio control models is invited to take a no obligation, introductory flight with an instructor. No previous experience is needed, and the club provides radios

and airplanes. Training is free and open to everyone. It’s fun for the entire family. Go to www.arvadamodelers.com/pilot-training/.

Business spirituality Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.

Caregiver’s Support Group: 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Share ideas and resources; learn to take care of yourself. Led by Senior Reach and sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care.

CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Open to all

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industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at www.

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Community Coffee Join Rep. Tracy KraftTharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.

Drop-in Storytimes Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless classics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme.

Drop-in storytimes are at 10 a.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.arvada.org/ nature or call 720-898-7405. Suitable for all ages. No registration required.

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‘The Nance’ offers unsettling look at a very different time Vaudeville, burlesque routines are set in America of the 1930s

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“The Nance,” a somewhat dark tale with solid cast, is at the Edge Theater in Lakewood through April 2. It is set in the 1930s and focuses on issues surrounding identity and human rights.

The play that opened on Broadway in 2013 concerns a “nance,” which in American vaudeville and burlesque shows, was a (usually straight) man who acted effeminate and swishy, spouting some off-color jokes at times, in addition to a song and dance routine. Talented actor/ director Warren Sherrill plays the increasingly pathetic nance, Chauncey Miles, who leads a life of one-nighters and noninvolvement until the younger Ned (Jihad Milhem) appears in his life…

The production, directed by Rick Yaconis, claims to have “12 hilarious vaudeville and burlesque acts” which feature Sherrill (Chauncy Miles), John Ashton as straight comedian Ephram and four showgirl dancer-

IF YOU GO “THE NANCE” plays through April 2 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m.

Sundays. (No performance March 19). Tickets: theedgetheater.com. singers: Patty Ionoff (Sylvie), Emily Tuckman (Carmen), Amy Gray (Joan) and Emily Gomes (Rose).

In that period in the U.S. and elsewhere, it was dangerous to be gay, and Chauncey is eventually arrested.

Short scenes are woven together by a set that alternates between the stage backdrop: a large gold frame around a painted curtain, like one would have found in a turn-of-thecentury burlesque theater; a New York automat and Chauncey’s apartment, revealed when the theater curtain is drawn aside (clever solution to limited space).

Perhaps 12 vaudeville and burlesque acts are a few too many — the play runs long and has a less-thancomical ending — but it presents a picture of American entertainers during and following the Great Depression. This is a regional premiere for “The Nance” and The Edge is to be admired for bringing on edgy, new material.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Billy Elliot The Musical’: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 17, at the Colorado Ballet Black Box Theater, 1075 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Tickets available at www.evergreenchorale.org or call 303-674-4002.

Rated PG-13 for mature situations and language.

‘Hello, Dolly!’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March 24 to April 9 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Presented by the Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company. Call 303987-7845, stop by the box office or go to www.Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents for tickets.

this week’s TOP FIVE Comedy-Mystery ‘Nothing But the Truth’: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 17-18 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road, Wheat Ridge. The Family Day show is at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18.

Set on an ocean liner around the time of the Titanic, show strikes a balance between humor and suspense. Produced with special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org for tickets and information.

Books and Lunch: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood, in the South Conference Room. “Hidden Star,” written by Corinne Joy Brown, follows the descendants of Spanish and Portuguese Jews who fled to the New World to escape the Spanish Inquisition. “Contrition,” by Maura Weiler, traces the story of twin sisters separated at birth who reconnect through art, faith and their father’s paintings. Both authors will be featured speakers.

Sponsored by the Jeffco League of Women Voters.

Books available for purchase. Contact 303-2380032, jeffcolwv@netzero.net or www.lwvjeffco. org.

ART

‘Stage Kiss’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday from March 24 to April 15 at The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver. A pay-whatyou-can industry night planned for Thursday, April 6. Second show in Equinox Theatre Company’s ninth season. Tickets and information at www.EquinoxTheatreDenver.com.

‘A Skull in Connemara’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays from March 24 to April 30 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Additional shows at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 9, 16 and 23. A raucous and unsettling comedy about death and dirt. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.

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Céad Mile Fáilte: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 17, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Augustana Arts program features the Colorado Women’s Chorale, Colorado Men’s Chorale and the Saint Mary’s College Women’s Choir, along with organist David Eicher. Call 303-388-4962 or go to www.

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‘Damage’ Art Exhibit: open through February 2018 at Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, in the mezzanine near the library. Denver artist Sharon Brown’s exhibit features psychologically charged paintings created mostly from photographs. Go to www.rrcc.edu.

EVENTS

LuLaRoe Pop-Up Boutique: 3-6 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at Arvada West High School, 11595 Allendale Drive, Arvada. Fundraiser for Friends of the Wildcats Foundation, and its efforts to obtain a new purple, all-weather track for the high school.

Nothing costs more than $70; women’s sizes range from M-3XL and girls sizes from 2-14. Contact Della Moore at Della.Moore@jeffco.k12.co.us.

Arvada/Westminster Legislative Town Meeting: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 18 at Covenant Village, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster. Reps. Lang Sias and Tracy Kraft-Tharp and Sen. Rachel Zenzinger will talk about the state budget with JBC Sens. Dominick Moreno and Kevin Lundberg.

Author Visit, Book Signing: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Silver Vines Winery, 7509 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Golden-based author Gwen Clayton will sell and sign copies of her debut novel “Fermata Cellars,” about a young marketing director who discovers the winery he works for is haunted.

Joining Clayton will be local acoustic guitarist Reuben Gonzales performing a tasteful mix of world beat and classic rock music. Admission to the event is free. Copies of the paperback sell for $10. Silver Vine Winery is located at 7509 Grandview Ave in Arvada.

‘The Nance’: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays through April 2, and 8 p.m. Monday, March 20, at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. In the 1930s it was easy to play gay and dangerous to be gay. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com for tickets. Free parking. Adult themes.Dark Night, Star Light: 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, March 24 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 6 and up.

Enjoy a night of stargazing while exploring those shiny points of light. Presented by Mike Dempsey of Jefferson County Open Space. Register at arvada.org/public-classes.

Connection between Corruption and Extremism: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood.

Jeffco League of Women Voters nonfiction book club will discuss “Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security,” by Sarah Chayes, NPR correspondent and foreign policy expert.

Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for information and the Wednesday meeting location.

Arvada After Dark: April Fool’s Prank War: 6-8 p.m. April 1 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Get your prankster on and bring your best tricks to help your team win the Prank War. Registration begins March 18.

For ages 11-18.

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

Unsolved Mystery: Living with Life’s Unanswered Questions: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Filmed interview with Gary McMahan, an eye witness to an actual unsolved killing that occurred on the plains of northeastern Colorado. Participants will discuss their theories about who or what committed the unsolved crime. Contact Polly Wegner at

303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.

20 Steps to Selling Your Own Home: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Monday, March 20, at Bank of England, 6041 S. Syracuse Way, Suite 320, Greenwood Village; and Monday, April 10, at America’s Wellness Clinic, 441 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 101, Lakewood. Licensed Realtor leads free workshop. Call 303-489-9217 or go to www.reworkshops.com to register.

60-Plus Spelling Bee: 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, March 23 at the Community Recreation Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. Check in at 12:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Call 303-424-2739.

Seed Starting: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 25 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn to start plants from seed using scientifically proven methods. Class covers starting mixes, light, heat and water for the best germination rates as well as schedules, storage methods and seed packet information. Space is limited. Go to arvada.org/public-classes.

Seed Swap and Giveaway: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Bring unused or unwanted seed packets and see what is available to pick up. Go to arvada.org/ public-classes.

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Spring Break Fun: 1-4 p.m. March 27 (movie time); 1-4 p.m. March 28 (Lego play); 1-4 p.m. March 30 (movie time) at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

We’ll show movies and play with Legos. Open to all ages. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org.

Hands Dirty, Feet Wet: 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 28 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Nature playdate is open to all ages. Kids can build snow forts, climb on logs, jump stump to stump, balance rocks, and connect with their world. Visit arvada.org/publicclasses.

Wine, Cheese Fundraiser: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at The Club at Rolling Hills, 15707 W. 26th Ave., Golden. Guest speaker is Jonah Werner. Business casual attire. Adults only. Learn how Young Life impacts the lives of kids in central Jefferson County.

All proceeds benefit Young Life in Golden, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood and the surrounding areas. RSVP

by March 31 at www.centraljeffco. younglife.org.

Fox Hollow Golf Season: The Men’s Club plans its spring tee off party at 5 p.m. March 31 at Den Restaurant, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. A new member orientation is at 8 a.m. April 1 at the Den. Fox Hollow based CGA members are welcome to play in the club’s first 2017 tournament scheduled April 15. Go to fhmgc. org.

Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m.

Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance (across the street from Beau Jo’s restaurant). Contact Gertrude at 303-902-6794.

Fun with Animals: 10-10:45 a.m.

Wednesdays in March at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 3-6 years. Learn about coyotes, beavers, bugs and fish. Use books, stories, crafts and games. Sign up at arvada.org/public-classes.

HEALTH

Belmar Library Blood Drive: 1011:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. March 17 at 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org.

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

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FRUITDALE SCHOOL GETS A NEW LIFE

Fruitdale’s history

Standing in the former Frutidale School’s kitchen, Jim Hartman, TITLE with Hartman Ely Investments LLC, explains the new plans for redevelopment of the school into affordable housing.

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Abduction in Wheat Ridge halted by Amber Alert STAFF REPORT

Norma Jean Ortiz, 39, was charged with second-degree kidnapping, violation of a custody order, reckless endangerment and harassment following the March 8 kidnapping of her two children for whom she did not have custody, according to a Wheat Ridge Police Department news release.

After an Amber Alert was issued, Ortiz’s car was located with the two children, who were returned unharmed to Jefferson County Social Services.

The initial report of the kidnapping came into the Wheat Ridge Police Department at approximately 4 p.m.

March 8 from a foster parent who

reported that a 6-year-old boy and his 10-year-old sister were taken from her outside a medical office building on the campus of Lutheran Medical Center. Wheat Ridge Police contacted the Colorado Bureau of Investigations to request an Amber Alert, which was issued at 5:41 p.m. with a vehicle description and license plate number.

A driver on Interstate 76 spotted the vehicle and called 911. A Morgan County Sheriff ’s deputy and a Brush police officer pulled the car over at 5:53 p.m. The children were found unharmed in the car and Ortiz was taken into custody. Ortiz has been charged with two counts of second-degree kidnapping, four counts of violation of custody order, harassment and two counts of reckless endangerment.

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MILESTONES Arvada Conrad Heath Cardie, of Arvada, earned academic honors for the third grading term at Fork Union Military Academy. Cardie was awarded academic commendation for earning a 4.0 grade point average. A junior, Cardie is the son of John and Rebeca Cardie, of Arvada.

Darlene Eckhardt, of Arvada, graduated with a master’s degree in accounting from Western Governors University.

Cynthia Diann Miller, of Arvada, graduated with a master’s degree in instructional technology from Fort Hays State University.

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Golden junior Riley Stoner attempts to deflect a pass by Valor senior Josh Randle during the second quarter of the Class 4A boys basketball state semifinal game March 10 at the Denver Coliseum.

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Demons’ state title run extinguished by rival Valor

BY BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — If you were impressed by Adam Thistlewood’s performance on the basketball court during his junior campaign, wait until next year.

“This is unbelievable. This is going to push me for the next eight months,” Thistlewood said after the Demons had their longest playoff run in a dozen years come to and end March 10 at the Denver Coliseum. “We are going to come back here and win it all next year.”

Golden (19-8 record) had its first Class 4A Final 4 appearance since 2005. The last state title appearance was in 1954. The Demons have never won a boys state basketball title.

It took top-seeded and eventual state Valor Christian to end the No. 12-seeded Demons’ impressive postseason run this year. The Eagles defeated Golden for the third time this season in the state semifinals.

Valor pushed its lead to doubledigit points in the second quarter to go on to win 85-55.

“This is their third year here and (Valor) is definitely on a mission,” said Golden coach John Anderson of the Eagles that lost in the 4A title game in 2016. “They weren’t celebrating. This isn’t the one they wanted. They want the next one (championship game Saturday).”

The 4A Jeffco League rival completed its mission of winning Valor’s first boys basketball title in the school’s history. The Eagles defeated Lewis-Palmer 68-55 in Saturday’s 4A state title game.

“I love John (Anderson). I love that team,” said Valor coach Troy Pachner, who was the longtime coach at D’Evelyn before leaving to head the Eagles’ program two years ago. “I have great respect for all those kids. Thistlewood is all class and a great basketball player.”

It was a bit of a surprise to most that Golden reached the state semifinals. The Demons placed fourth in the toughest 4A conference in the state, but got hot at the right time.

Golden entered the postseason on the heels of back-to-back league losses to 4A Jeffco rivals Evergreen and D’Evelyn, but everything came together for three straight playoff wins to reach the state semifinals.

“Even though we struggled through league, we still knew if it clicked we could play our best basketball and it did,” Anderson said.

“We played our best basketball in the tournament, up until today.”

Golden graduates just one senior in Kayden Sund. The four-year letterman will continue his basketball career at Chadron State College. Anderson gave a lot of credit to Sund when it came to the Demons’ late-season run.

“I’m just proud of my guys for just battling all year,” said Sund, who had 16 points in the loss to Valor. “We faced a ton of adversity.

To make it all the way to the Final 4 is really special and I’ll remember it forever. Not many guys can say they ended their senior year with a Final 4 appearance.”

Sund finished his career with nearly 1,000 points as a Demon.

“I just want to be remembered as just another warrior that went out and played as hard as I could every night for Coach Anderson,” Sund said.

Thistlewood, who finished averaging nearly 20 points per game this season, knows it will be difficult losing Sund next year.

“He (Sund) is going to be a tough spot to fill. I wish him the best of luck at Chadron. I think he’ll do great there,” said Thistlewood, who had 18 points in the season-ending loss to Valor. “Back here, I think we have a chance to be great again.

With the players we have I think someone will step up and take his place.”

Golden will have a senior-ladened team with high expectations next season. Starters Jack Moore, Riley Stoner, Joe Madsen and Thistlewood will bring plenty of experience.

“I love this team,” Thistlewood said. “We played so well and we deserved to go to the Final 4.”

It’s pretty clear the 4A Jeffco League is in good hands. Valor, Golden, Evergreen and D’Evelyn all advanced to the Great 8 this season.

“I’m proud of our league,” Pachner said. “To have two teams in this moment and to have D’Evelyn and Evergreen so close as well.

It’s a great statement for Jeffco basketball.”

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

ustin McCaw sat on the floor following ThunderRidge’s Class 5A semifinal loss to George Washington and absorbed a tough American basketball lesson.

It was one of those agony-of-defeat moments OVERTIME on March 10.

McCaw, a 6-foot-2 junior from Kapfenberg, Austria, lives with his uncle Terrel Respass and moved to the United States to learn, both on the basketball court and in the classroom.

“I really want to go to Jim Benton college,” he said.

It took a little time for McCaw, who has dual citizenship because his father is an American citizen, to adjust to basketball in the United States after playing club ball in Kapfenberg.

“It was harder than expected,” said McCaw, who speaks fluent English. “It was a big adjustment from the European style of basketball. That’s why I didn’t score a lot at the beginning of the season. I played on a great team that had my back. With these guys, after time, it was easy to adjust.”

McCaw averaged 8.5 points and 3.2 rebounds a game but scored in double digits in 12 of the last 17 games.

“I’m way better than at the start of the season,” McCaw said. “Actually, I don’t think I’m better, just more confident. I could make the plays in Austria and make big 3s. Taking charges is the worst thing ever. That was the biggest adjustment. We really didn’t have charges in Austria.

“I still haven’t adjusted. I still go into the lane with my full body contact, full speed and guys take charges on me all the time.”

McCaw will keep learning next season.

Plus he plans to run track this spring and go out for football next fall.

Smiles tell the story Valor Christian senior Kayle Knuckles didn’t play competitive basketball until he was a freshman. He instead participated in football, baseball and lacrosse.

He proved to be a quick learner, earning Most Valuable Player honors in the Class 4A Final Four with 32 points and 12 rebounds in the Eagles’ 68-55 championship game victory over Lewis-Palmer on March 11.

“I started playing basketball in eighth grade but freshman year was when I started playing competitive basketball,” Knuckles said. “I never really liked basketball until I played it.”

Valor Christian coach Troy Pachner enjoyed watching Knuckles develop his basketball skills.

“He’s a natural athlete but he works at it and brings great joy to the sport,” he said.

“It’s a game that is supposed to be fun and we sometimes overlook that. Kayle is a guy that you can’t get a smile off his face.”

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Through wins and losses, Lakewood thrived together

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — Losing games is just a part of athletics, while losing friends, teammates and family is the harsh reality of life.

Lakewood’s girls basketball program made history this season advancing to its first Final 4 and state championship game appearance. The Tigers accomplished greats things on the court while enduring great heartbreak off the court.

Four-year starter Mackenzie Forrest died after a tragic car accident in the early morning after the Colorado High School state basketball championships a year ago.

Gone suddenly was one of the bright faces that helped lift the Tigers’ basketball program under coach Chris Poisson to one of the elite teams in the state.

Lakewood honored Forrest this season by retiring her No. 33 jersey that now hangs in a glass case in the Tigers’ gym.

Players also wore crazy colored socks during the season, a trademark of Forrest.

One of the purest shooting guards in the state, she had planned to continue her basketball career at Regis University with Lakewood teammate McKenna Bishop, 2016 LHS graduate.

“Chris is a great leader. It

Lakewood junior Hannah Renstrom (12) gets off a shot during the first half March 11 during the Class 5A girls basketball state title game at the Denver Coliseum.

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hit him really hard,” Lakewood athletic director Tim Walker said before the Tigers took the court Saturday night in the Class 5A girls basketball state championship game at the Denver Coliseum. “He proved and showed that he is the leader everyone was looking for. He was positive and doing the right thing. They

the T-1, 165-pound class. The T-1 class is for students 14 to 15 years old. He is ranked seventh nationally and will be competing for a national championship in May. Scimzu captured the T-2, 165-pound class, which is for students 16 to 17 years old. He will also be lifting at the national championships.

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basketball tournaments, with the 4A and 5A teams playing at the Denver Coliseum.

However, Faith Christian’s incredible run to the 3A boys championship game should be noted.

The Eagles, seeded 13th, beat previously undefeated Resurrection Christian in the second round and edged top-seeded Kent Denver, 50-48, in the semifinals when Johan Garner scored the final six points to push the Arvada school into the finals against Sterling.

Lakewood has had the most successful five-year stretch in the program’s history with a remarkable 108-24 record.

Through the darkness of loss, the future is bright for the Tigers’ program that graduates just three seniors in Celeste Barron-Nicoletti, Issy Carbone and Gaby Hayden.

“It’s good pressure,” Poisson said of the Tigers being one of the favorites to contend again for a state title. “We’ll go about our business and see what happens. We’ll set our goals and standards for next season. This year it was Final 4. Next year, it will be a state championship. We know how hard it is to get it.”

While the loss to Grandview kept Lakewood from closing the chapter on the book of the past year with a happy ending, the Tigers know their story isn’t over.

“We are going to learn all the lessons from this season.

We are going to remember the perseverance it takes,” Emsbo said after the 22-6 record this year. “We are going to remember how hard it is to get this far. We are going to get back to this point and not go out the same way.”

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

Faith Christian was seeking their seventh state title, but the extraordinary run ended. The Eagles were outscored 8-2 in the final two minutes and missed a last-second 3-point shot in a 48-47 loss to the Tigers in the title contest.

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

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As the No. 9 seed in the state tournament. Lakewood defeated Denver East, Highlands Ranch and Cherry Creek on the way to a remarkable postseason run.

Through those losses, Lakewood thrived together as a team, school and community this basketball season. That was evident Saturday night when the Cinderella of the 5A girls basketball state tournament took on No. 2-seeded Grandview. Lakewood fans came out in force to cheer on the Tigers.

“When you get knocked down twice, you need people,” Chris Poisson said. “You need to be with people. I’m lucky to be at Lakewood with great people. I needed my team and my team needed me. We needed each other.”

Even after a 61-32 loss against Grandview, the team received a standing ovation as Emsbo hoisted the state runner-up trophy toward the crowd.

“It was a tough loss, but we know we can get through it because we’ve been through so much,” Emsbo said. “Everyone played so hard. You can’t be angry with that. That is what you want in a team.”

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Bill seeking tax hike for transportation spending praised, panned Effort would ask voters to OK 0.62 percent sales tax increase STAFF REPORT

A bill introduced in the state Legislature by the Democratic speaker of the House and the Republican Senate president would seek voter approval to raise the state sales tax to help pay for Colorado’s transportation needs.

Colorado’s growing population and overburdened roadways have put transportation at the forefront of this legislative session, which began in January and ends in May. House Bill 1242, if approved at the Capitol, would request a 0.62 percent increase in the state sales tax on the November ballot, raising the tax to 3.52 percent.

A joint news release issued by House and Senate leadership said about $680 million would be generated, and much of that would be distributed to city and county governments for local transportation priorities.

Members of a coalition of business and community leaders called FixItCO applauded the introduction of HB 1242.

“The announcement today is good news for Coloradans,” said Arvada Mayor Marc Williams, who is the chairman of the Metro Mayors Caucus Transportation Task Force. “Without a significant investment in our infrastructure, our economy is at risk, our safety is at risk, and the cost to Colorado families in both time and money is increasing.”

The measure’s sponsors include House Speaker Crisanta Duran, DDenver, and Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Canon City. But while it has bipartisan support, that doesn’t mean all Republicans in the Legislature are backing it.

House Republican Leader Patrick Neville, of Castle Rock, and Assistant House Republican Leader Cole Wist, of Centennial, came out strongly against HB 1242 on March 9, a day after the bill was introduced in the House.

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solution to Colorado’s problems and I will aggressively oppose the passage of this bill,” Neville said. “I am very disappointed that House Republican leadership and the House Republican caucus was excluded from the discussions of this bill and expect significant opposition from House Republicans as a result.”

Wist said the Legislature “needs to be spending time evaluating how it spends existing revenue” before it asks voters for a tax increase.

While Republicans hold the majority in the Senate, they are the minority in the House, which will make it tough to block the bill’s passage there.

The Colorado Department of Transportation issued a statement from Executive Director Shailen Bhatt on the bill, saying it shows promise.

“We look forward to evaluating the proposal and participating in the crafting of the final legislation,” he said.

“Colorado’s state transportation system is faced with a $1 billion per year funding shortfall, which limits CDOT’s ability to address congestion, mobility, and safety challenges.

“This initiative has the potential to save lives and improve the state’s economic vibrancy. It will fund projects that address mobility issues on our major interstate highways as well as rural roads, add transit and transportation choice around the state, and provide local communities the flexibility and resources for their needs.”

A summary of the bill says the revenue generated from the tax increase would be used “solely for transportation infrastructure funding purposes.”

CDOT would be allocated $300 million annually for the state highway fund. Of the remaining money, 70 percent would go to counties and municipalities for local projects.

“Every county and city in Colorado will share in the benefits from this transportation package,” Duran said.

“And we will insist on transparency and accountability, so that voters will know where their dollars are going and how they will be used. This package ... would be a major step forward for this state and firmly position us for growth and prosperity for the next 20 years.”

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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Ongoing AARP Foundation TaxAide Helps Colorado taxpayers who need assistance prepare and file their tax returns Need: Volunteers for the upcoming tax season.

Requirements: Free training provided; volunteers do not have to be AARP members or retirees.

Contact: www.aarp.org/money/taxes/ aarp_taxaide/ or 888-OUR-AARP. Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute. Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s attracts more than 10,000 people, so planning committee members are essential.

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Animal Rescue of the Rockies Rescues homeless dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters Need: Foster-care families for death-row shelter dogs and cats Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org

Arvada Visitors Center Need: Help assemble welcome bags for new Arvada residents. Specific dates and times are scheduled.

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Need: Donations of canned and bagged cat food and litter Contact: 303-239-9680

Denver Asset Building Coalition AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Provides low-income families with free tax Colorado Refugee English as a Second Program preparation Language Program Promotes quality exchange programs for high Need: Volunteers to join the Volunteer Income Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, school students from around the world.

Tax Assistance (VITA) program who have fled war or persecution in their Need: Host families for international high Requirements: Volunteers are needed from home country. In Colorado, refugees are from school students ages 15-18 studying in the Jan. 28 to April 17. No accounting backAfghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Denver area. ground necessary; DABC trains all volunteers Public Notice Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

Requirements: To provide students with a through an IRS-approved certification.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring safe home, meals and transportation for Volunteers can choose their schedule and Sealed bids for the construction of City of takes place in the student’s home. Refugees 5-10 months. All family typesArvada, are considProject No. 17-ST-14, entitled W. 64th time commitment.

Avenue and Indiana Street Intersection Improvelive throughout Denver, but the largest ered. Must fill out onlilne application and Contact: Marissa Stanger, volunteer coorments, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on March 21, 2017 and are in Thornton, near 88th concentrations pass background check. dinator, at 303-388-7030 or marissa@ then publicly opened and read aloud.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or denverabc.org; go to www.denverabc.org.

Avenue and Washington Street, and in east The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special near Colfax Avenue and abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

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Drawings may be examined at the following CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin County Lakewood-area community theater Other details: Tutors do not need to speak locations: City ofwork Arvada Engineeringthe Division Court appointed special advocates with Need: Volunteers needed for front of house, student’s language.

Most participants 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 abused and neglected children, speaking on– www.construction.com back of house, concessions and committees are homebound women and small children, Dodge Plan Room ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., behalf of them in court. (audience building, grants, sponsorships, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens.

Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Need: Many volunteers needed; CASA Jeffco/Data - www.reedpsp.com events) Many are not literate in their first language, Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at Gilpin relies on more than 200 volunteers, Contact: Leigh Ann Kudloff at 303-986-5073 and remain isolated from American culture. www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents Requirements: may be obtained at Volunteers must attend but many more are needed (just 30 percent or lkudloff@comcast.net; www.theedgethwww.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after March 2, 2017.

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CASA voluntraining atbeEmily eater.com tained at the office of the City Engineer upon Public Notice teers dedicate 3-4 hours per payment week. of $30.00 per set, which downtown Denver. Sessions take place every is non-refundable.

ADVERTISEMENTfor FOR BIDS English As a Second Language Requirements: Training is provided; must be 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR Sealed bids for the construction of City of 21 or older and pass a full background check information and volunteer application.

Next Project Provides ITEMS OF WORK ARE: Arvada, Project No. 17-SR-02, Title English and civics tutoring to nonRemoval of Curb and Gutter: 680 LF 2017 Trenchless Sewer Main Replacement, including driving record. training session is Saturday, July 30.

English speakers at Arvada United MethodRemoval of Asphalt Mat: 285 SY will be received at the office of the City EnginHot Mix Asphalt eer until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April Contact: Tiffany Schlag, recruitment and (Grading SX)(PG-64-22): Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or ist5th, Church.

146 TON 2017 and then publicly opened and read aloud. training coordinator, at 303-271-6537, tif-(Grading S)(PG-64-22): sharon.mccreary@emilygriffi th.edu. consisting of AdvertiseNeed: Adult tutor volunteers; no prior teachHot Mix Asphalt The BID DOCUMENTS, 292 TON ment for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special fanyschlag@casajeffcogilpin.com or www. ing experience required. Tutors do not need Curb and Gutter Type 2 (Section II-B): 243 LF Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, casajeffcogilpin.com.

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Loop Detector Wire: 1,480 Common LF Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Traffic Signal Pedestal Pole Steel: 2 EA Drawings may be examined at the following project for entire community of Contact: Kathy Martinez, kathybv@comcast.

Epoxy Pavement Marking: Garden 9 GAL locations: items includeArvada clearing and grubCity of Arvada Engineering Division - net or 303-882-2751. Public Notice Cat Care Society Nibbles `NMiscellaneous Kibbles Food bing, removals and resets, concrete sidewalk (6 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Bank Need: Volunteers help Plan buildRoom and–work in Inch), concrete curb ramps, median cover ma- toDodge ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS www.construction.com terial, guardrail, electrical conduit, pull boxes, Sealed bids for the construction of City of ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Works to reduce number of abandoned and garden signs, pavement marking striping and symbols, Arvada Project No. 15-SR-04, Project Title Star Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 construction traffic control, Contact: mobilization,Anthony and oth- at AcresSEE and Oberon Acres Reed Construction Data surrendered cats 303-204-0840 or- www.reedpsp.com VOLUNTEERS, P32 Sanitary Sewer

Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING AMENDMENT TO 2016 BUDGET

NOTICE is hereby given that that the necessity has arisen to amend the 2016 Budget of the Apex Park and Recreation District (“District”); that a copy of such Amended 2016 Budget is on file in the office of the District at 13150 W. 72nd Avenue, Arvada, Colorado, where the same is available for public inspection; and that such Amended 2016 Budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 6:30 p.m. on March 16, 2017, at 13150 W. 72nd Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of a resolution to amend the 2016 Budget, inspect the amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

APEX PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Kristen Larington, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 46850 First Publication: March 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 16, 2017 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 17-ST-14, entitled W. 64th Avenue and Indiana Street Intersection Improvements, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on March 21, 2017 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 17-ST-14, entitled W. 64th Avenue and Indiana Street Intersection Improvements, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on March 21, 2017 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after March 2, 2017. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: Removal of Curb and Gutter: 680 LF Removal of Asphalt Mat: 285 SY Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading SX)(PG-64-22): 146 TON Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading S)(PG-64-22): 292 TON Curb and Gutter Type 2 (Section II-B): 243 LF Loop Detector Wire: 1,480 LF Traffic Signal Pedestal Pole Steel: 2 EA Epoxy Pavement Marking: 9 GAL Miscellaneous items include clearing and grubbing, removals and resets, concrete sidewalk (6 Inch), concrete curb ramps, median cover material, guardrail, electrical conduit, pull boxes, signs, pavement marking striping and symbols, construction traffic control, mobilization, and other appurtenances.

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

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

The Project Engineer for this work is Jamie Vestad, P.E. at 720-898-7746.

CITY OF ARVADA Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer

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er appurtenances.

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

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

The Project Engineer for this work is Jamie Vestad, P.E. at 720-898-7746.

CITY OF ARVADA Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer

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Legal Notice No.: 46761 First Publication: March 2, 2017 Last Publication: March 16, 2017 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 17-SR-02, Project Title 2017 Trenchless Sewer Main Replacement, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after March 16, 2017. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 600 LF CIPP for 6” VCP 49,640 LF CIPP for 8” VCP 3,054 LF CIPP for 10” VCP 974 EA Sewer Service Reconnections Miscellaneous items include citizen notification, traffic control, and other appurtenances.

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

A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-re-

Main Installation, and Project No. 16-SR-01, Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at Project Title 2016 Open Cut Sanitary Sewer www.rockymountainbidsystem.com Main Replacement, will be received at the ofNo cost bid documents may be obtained at fice of the City Engineer until 10:00 a.m. on www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 and then publicly March 16, 2017. Bid documents may also be obopened and read aloud. tained at the office of the City Engineer upon The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisepayment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundment for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special able.

Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project ITEMS OF WORK ARE: Drawings may be examined at the following 600 LF CIPP for 6” VCP locations: 49,640 LF CIPP for 8” VCP City of Arvada Engineering Division 3,054 LF CIPP for 10” VCP - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 974 EA Sewer Service Reconnections To advertise yourDodge publicPlan notices 303-566-4100 Room call – www.construction.com Miscellaneous items include citizen notification, ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., traffic control, and other appurtenances.

Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com familiar with the current City of Arvada EnginRocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at eering Code of Standards and Specificawww.rockymountainbidsystem.com tions for the Design and Construction of No cost bid documents may be obtained at Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after which will be combined with the Bid Documents March 16, 2017. Bid documents may also be to form the Contract Documents for the Project. obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon A copy of the Standards may be obtained from payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundthe office of the City Engineer upon a non-reable. fundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be noESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR tified when supplemental revisions and addiITEMS OF WORK ARE: tions are available as they are adopted. The 1,130 LF Furnish & Install 1 ½” Standards are also available at no cost on the & 2” PVC Sanitary Sewer Force Main City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are 1,160 LF Furnish & Install 4” PVC Sanitary responsible for keeping current their City of Sewer Services Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and 6,500 LF Furnish & Install 8” PVC Sanitary Specifications.

Sewer Gravity Main The Project Engineer for this work is 1,780 LF Furnish & Install 10” PVC Sanitary Riley Pennington, at 720-898-7774.

Sewer Gravity Main CITY OF ARVADA 80 LF Remove 6” AC Water Main & Replace Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer with 6” PVC Water Main 34 EA Install Manholes Legal Notice No.: 46861 Miscellaneous items include connections to First Publication: March 16, 2017 existing facilities, traffic control, sewer main fitLast Publication: March 30, 2017 tings, remove and replacement of fences and Publisher: Golden Transcript gates, and other appurtenances.

Wheat Ridge Transcript Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be and the Arvada Press familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and SpecificaPublic Notice tions for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS which will be combined with the Bid Documents Sealed bids for the construction of City of to form the Contract Documents for the Project.

Arvada Project No. 15-SR-04, Project Title Star A copy of the Standards may be obtained from Acres and Oberon Acres Sanitary Sewer the office of the City Engineer upon a non-reMain Installation, and Project No. 16-SR-01, fundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be noProject Title 2016 Open Cut Sanitary Sewer tified when supplemental revisions and addiMain Replacement, will be received at the oftions are available as they are adopted. The fice of the City Engineer until 10:00 a.m. on Standards are also available at no cost on the Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 and then publicly City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are opened and read aloud. responsible for keeping current their City of The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of AdvertiseArvada Engineering Code of Standards and ment for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Specifications.

Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, The Project Engineer for this work is Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Riley Pennington, at 720-898-7774.

Drawings may be examined at the following CITY OF ARVADA locations: Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Legal Notice No.: 46862 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com First Publication: March 16, 2017 ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Publisher: Golden Transcript Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com Wheat Ridge Transcript Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at and the Arvada Press www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after March 16, 2017. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refund-

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Gateway Battered Women’s Services Serves domestic violence victims in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers for various fundraising, planning committees Contact: Jeneen Klippel, 303-343-1856; email jkworden@gatewayshelter.com.

Front Range BEST Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students.

Need: Volunteers to help test and repair vex controller and motor parts; to count and organize miscellaneous materials.

Training: Provided; kit team meets weekly in Highlands Ranch.

Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or tami.kirkland@frontrangebest.org. Go to www.frbest.org.

Foothills Art Center Golden’s premier art facility Contact: volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter.org Founders and Friends of Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge Restores native habitat and wildlife; provides opportunities to experience wildlife and nature; promotes awareness and appreciation of the National Wildlife Refuge System Need: Volunteers needed to update website and Facebook page by developing relevant resource materials, articles about refuge events and calendar postings; assist with developing a short introductory video for website; manage and organize volunteer activities; maintain and update information posted in the refuge kiosks; remove noxious weeds from the refuge; and perform regular clean-up and maintenance (picking up trash, spraying weeds, cutting grass with weed whacker) of the kiosk areas.

Location: Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is at 9210 W. 80th Ave., Arvada.

Age requirements: Adults, or children with adult supervision; training will be provided if

Girl Scouts Youth organization for girls Need: Volunteers for jobs ranging from running troops to helping with a science event or office work Age requirement: Men and women 18 and older Contact: girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708 Global Orphan Relief Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool.

Contact: Those interested serving this faith-based Colorado nonprofit can contact Deitra Dupray, 303-895-7536 or dadupray@ comcast.net.

Golden Optimists Bicycle Recycle Group helps repair or recycle bicycles in the community Need: All ages, knowledge levels to work on bicycles Contact: www.goldenoptimists.org

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Golden Visitors Center Provides information about Golden and surrounding areas Need: Volunteers to man front desk and greet visitors, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; two 4-hour shifts offered Requirement: Must be 18 and older, training provided Contact: Mary Gomez, 303-279-2282 or marygomezvisitorcenter@gmail.com Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org Hospice of Covenant Care Nonprofit, faith-based hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 [Run through early Feb.] Jeffco 4-H Mentoring Program/Youth & Families with Promise Provide mentoring for ages 9-13 to help kids improve academically, increase social skills and strengthen bonds with their families.

Group has 4-H clubs in several Jeffco schools, including Allendale Elementary, Parr Elementary, Rocky Mountain Deaf School, and Hutchinson Elementary.

Need: Adult volunteers to mentor kids for 1 ½ hours per week, starting in February 2017.

Commitment is one year.

Requirements: Must go through 4-H leader screening process and pass background check through CSU. Ongoing training also provided.

Contact: Lisa Stavig, Jeffco 4-H mentor coordinator, 303-271-6623.

Legacy Grace Community Development Corp.

Starts social enterprises, provides low-cost transitional housing and job training/placement for all people in the Denver area Need: Volunteers to help with resumes, 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Also need help in the art gallery (from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday); training provided.

Contact: legacygrace@live.com or Rick Roberts, 303-815-4914 Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home Need: People who can commit to working with refugees on skills for self-sufficiency and helping them learn about their new home.

Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome to participate). One-hour training and orientation required.

Contact: David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or david.cornish@lfsrm.org; go to www.lfsrm.org.

Lutheran Hospice Need: Volunteers to assist in a couple of areas: 1. Be a friendly visitor by providing companionship or emotional support to patients and families in their own homes or visit patients in nursing facilities. Visits may include providing respite for caregivers. 2.

Work at the Collier Hospice Center reception desk, welcoming family members and visitors, and assisting with administrative projects.

Contact: Rose Kauffman, rose.kauffman@ sclhs.net or 303-403-7274.

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