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MY NAME IS

BRITTANY SLITER

Nurse and colon cancer survivor

I was diagnosed with colon cancer when I was only 23. At the time, I was living in New York City with my husband. I moved out here in 2015 with my husband for the lifestyle.

After my cancer diagnosis, I got more into trail running as a way to get away from everything associated with my cancer. I’d run and walk and do as much as I could, because I was on treatment.

Today, I am cancer free, working as a nurse and enjoying my

time living in Lakewood.

Ultra-marathoner I ran cross country in high school, and I’ve always liked running. I got into ultra-marathons after I was done with treatment. I wanted to see what my body could do, because I felt like I finally had control of my body.

Ultra-marathons are anything over a marathon. I’ve done a 50K before, and I’m gearing up to run a 100-mile ultra-marathon at the end of the summer.

Since I’m a young cancer survivor, I’ve met a lot of people who haven’t made it. I think of them when I’m in a hard place in those races. I think of those people that were runners and can’t do it anymore.

When I first finished an ultra-marathon, it felt amazing. You’re in so much pain, but then you just hang out at the finish, have a beer with your friends and celebrate. It’s kind of addicting in that way. You’re in this deep pain when you’re going through it, but then afterwards, it feels so good, and you feel so accomplished.

Outside of running, I love to ski. I’ve skied around 25 or 30 days this year. I have an Etsy shop, so I make lip balms and natural body stuff. I like arts and crafts and painting, too.

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The Hope House 5K & Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, at Lake Arbor Park in Arvada. Last year over 300 people showed up for this event that is both family-friendly and competitive as it is an official BolderBOULDER qualifier race.

Hope House is an Arvada-based nonprofit that offers free self-sufficiency programs to parenting teen moms.

Proceeds from the race will support these programs, which include residential, GED and college and career.

Designed for runners, walkers and competitive racers, the Hope House 5K features a paved trail, and the fun run will take place after the official 5K. The morning also includes activities for kids, including an obstacle course,

face painting and the ever-popular Diaper Dash.

“We are so honored by the support that Arvada has shown us since the day we first opened our doors 16 years ago,” said Lisa Steven, founder and executive director of Hope House.

“When the community shows our teen moms that they believe in them, it encourages them as they work hard toward independence and self-sufficiency.”

Hope House of Colorado is currently expanding and anticipates opening its new Resource Center in Arvada later in 2019. The new facility will allow the organization to serve up to 450 teen moms annually.

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Annual drug take back set for April 13 STAFF REPORT

The W. Michael Northey Foundation is again partnering with the Arvada Police Department to offer metro area residents a Drug Take Back Event 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13 at Arvada Police Headquarters, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada.

This is a free event; however, donations are accepted and will benefit the W. Michael Northey Foundation, whose mission is to honor and preserve the memory of Officer Michael Northey by providing financial assistance to officers and their families in times of need and awarding scholarships to graduat-

ing seniors in Arvada to further their education.

Through the underwriting of the Arvada Vitality Alliance, Custom Environmental Services, Inc. and Sooper Credit Union, all donations will directly benefit the Foundation. In 2018, the Foundation awarded 15 scholarships totaling $25,500.

The Drug Take Back program gives residents a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications. Simply gather up your unused, unwanted and expired medications and bring them to the Arvada Police Headquarters parking lot, where you can drive up, hand off and drive away.

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Kites fly in Arvada

Thousands flocked to Stenger Soccer Complex in Arvada April 7 for the annual Kite Festival.

Olivia and Andy Mrkvicka, of Thornton, fly a kite together at the Kite FeStival in Arvada.

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he sun was shining and thousands of people came out to Stenger Soccer Complex April 7 for the 17th annual Arvada Kite Festival. The free event, which takes place during National Kite Month, is a celebration of Spring and an opportunity for families to spend the day outside.

Chyann Medina twirls with her butterfly kite at the festival.

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Craig Sanchez, Sophia Sanchez, Dallas Sanchez and Jericho Sanchez, all of Arvada, spend the day April 7 flying kites at the annual Kite Festival.

Kites of all shapes and sizes flew over Stenger fields April 7.

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Arvada Chamber honors community members making a difference Mary Jo Giddings honored with Pioneer Award

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It is not every year that the Arvada Chamber of Commerce gives out a Pioneer Award. It’s reserved for exceptional leaders in the community who have served Arvada for many years and contributed in ways that are unprecedented.

Mary Jo Giddings was honored with this award at the 68th annual Arvada Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon, held April 3 at the Arvada Center.

“She is caring, she is warm, she is considerate, she is go getter,” said Jean Gordon, of the Arvada Visitor’s Center. “She wants what’s best for Arvada and it is so evident in what she does.”

The center was a fitting place for the celebration as Giddings as volunteered at the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities since it opened in 1976.

“I have enjoyed volunteering with many groups over the years, but my main passion is the Arvada Center,” Giddings said. “I am so proud of this venue.”

Giddings is a former Arvada Woman of the Year and has enriched the community in many ways over her 49 years in Arvada. She sits on the board of directors for the Arvada Historical Society and the Arvada Vitality Alliance; and organizes Arvada’s Garden tours.

Many know her for her dedication to telling the history of Arvada through the historical society.

“I’m very touched and feel very honored to be recognized,” Giddings said.

“So many of us find our lives richer, more meaningful, more joyful because we do volunteer. We get so much in return.”

Several other awards were given at the luncheon including Man and Woman of the Year.

Man and Woman of the Year The 2019 winner of Man of the Year is Jerry Marks, an Arvada na-

Dot Miller presents Arvada Chamber Man of the Year Jerry Marks with a birthday cake during the awards luncheon.

Mary Jo Giddings was awarded the Pioneer Award for her lifelong commitment to the Arvada community.

PHOTOS SHANNA FORTIER Woman of the Year Patsy Pfaff was all smiles as she walked onto the stage to accept her award April 3.

tive. Marks has served the community as a volunteer firefighter, a board member of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, Arvada Vitality Alliance and Arvada Economic Development Association. Additionally, Marks

served on Arvada City Council filling a vacancy in 2014. He has also shared his time, treasure and talent across Arvada consistently supporting local organizations including Community Table and The Arvada Colts.

The 2019 winner of Woman of the Year is Patsy Pfaff. Pfaff ’s passion for volunteer work started when her children were small, from donating to Mother’s Milk, to serving on the PTA, to tutoring math at Arvada West.

She is frequently seen on the Ralston Creek Trail where she is an avid walker, completing over 70 half marathons toward her goal of completing 100 half marathons. She is on the advisory board for All Out Multisport and active in the ET Chapter of PEO, a group that provides educational opportunities for women through scholarships.

AYP Leadership Awards The recipients of this year’s AYP Leadership Awards are Daniel Ryley and Jen Spettel.

Ryley has served the Arvada Economic Development Association for nearly five years, most recently being named executive director in 2018.

He also serves as Chair of the Community Leaders of Hope Advisory Committee with Extended Hands of Hope, a Human Rights organization that houses and empowers survivors of child sex trafficking.

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April 11, 2019A Daniel Ryley shows off his AYP Leadership Award.

Jeremy Gregory and Steve Camins stand with Image Award winner Michael Sudak (center). PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER

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Spettel is currently the Executive Director of the Susan M. Duncan YMCA. She also serves on the 9Health Fair Board of Trustees and the Retention Committee for the Arvada Economic Development Corporation and is involved in the Healthy Places Initiative through the city of Arvada.

“It means a lot to be able to serve thorough the YMCA in my hometown,” Spettel said. “I’m so grateful for every day I have the opportunity

Katlyn Thiede accepts the Rising Star Award from the Arvada Chamber April 3.

to do so. If you continue to dream and to learn, you will someday be able to make an impact on your community.”

Image Awards The Image Award winners are selected for their commitment to Arvada and the overall positive image they portray within the community. Karen Cowling and Michael Sudak received these awards.

Cowling works with Dental At Your Door to help those experiencing homelessness in Arvada with dental care.

She also works with Benefits in Action to assist people in need with court hearings, hospital visits and mental

health services.

“In helping people feel valued and hopeful, we have seen many lives change,” Cowling said.

Sudak owns and operates an Arvada-based business, My Kid’s Lunch, to employ local residents at above minimum wage and provide local children with healthy and nutritious school lunches. Many of the schools served by Sudak’s company have high free and reduced lunch participants.

Rising Star The Rising Star Award recognizes an outstanding high school

student in Arvada who has exemplified extraordinary skills in entrepreneurship, innovation, community impact and/or leadership.

This year’s Rising Star Award recipient was Katlyn Thiede, a junior at Arvada West High School.

Thiede excels academically with a 4.33 GPA. She is also a member of the National Art Honor Society. In addition to her academic prowess, she has her own photography business and volunteers with Foothills Animal Shelter. Thiede is described by her teachers as kind, welcoming, determined, and oneof-a-kind.

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COLUMBINE TRAGEDY: 20 YEARS LATER

‘It had a big impact on my life’ State Rep. Patrick Neville, a student at Columbine in 1999, fights for gun-owners’ rights

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The shoes Daniel Mauser was wearing when he was killed. His father, Tom Mauser, wears them as a tribute to his son. He became a gun control activist after the Columbine shooting.

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‘I feel like Daniel is walking with me’ Tom Mauser, who lost his son at Columbine, advocates for stricter gun laws

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ask Tom Mauser about his shoes.

Mauser’s son Daniel was killed at Columbine High School in 1999. In the years that followed, Mauser became an outspoken advocate for stronger gun laws.

And through every event, every rally, every speech, if you look at Mauser’s feet, you’ll see the same pair of sneakers.

“These are the shoes Daniel was wearing when he died,” Mauser said.

“We wear the same size. This way, I feel like Daniel is walking with me.”

Before Daniel’s death, Mauser said he wasn’t much of an activist. He’d write the occasional letter to the editor, he said, but Columbine threw him into the public eye.

Mauser said he was haunted by a brief conversation he had with his son two weeks before he was killed.

“Daniel was on the debate team, and after a conversation with his teammates, he said, ‘Dad, did you know there are loopholes in the Brady Bill?’

I blew it off and said, ‘No, Daniel, I didn’t know that.’”

The bill requires background checks for gun sales. The Columbine killers obtained their guns through a friend who bought them at a gun show, according to news reports from the time, circumventing the law.

“I felt I had to act,” Mauser said.

A little more than a week after Daniel’s murder, Mauser attended a

COMING NEXT WEEK More stories from those whose lives were never the same after the Columbine tragedy. protest against the National Rifle Association, which pressed forward with plans to hold its national convention in Denver amid controversy after the shooting.

“I brought a sign with a picture of my son, and 400 fliers to pass out,” Mauser said. “Thousands of people showed up. I had no idea.”

An organizer asked him to speak to the crowd.

“It took me out of my shell,” Mauser said. “I’ve never been the same since.”

Mauser is now a spokesman and board member for Ceasefire Colorado, a group that advocates for stricter gun laws.

“We have to take this seriously,” Mauser said. “We have a shameful level of gun violence in America, and we have to do something about it.”

Closing loopholes in gun-sale laws is a high priority for Mauser, as are universal background checks. Mauser also supports the recently passed “red flag” bill, a controversial measure that would allow judges to order guns taken from people believed to pose a threat to themselves or others. He would also like to see laws that prohibit felons from owning guns extended to people convicted of misdemeanors involving violence.

Mauser said he’s all too familiar with arguments against him from gun rights advocates.

“I love responding to the logic or illogic of my opponents,” Mauser said.

“By and large, the majority of Americans support the right to bear arms.

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Patrick Neville was a 15-year-old sophomore at Columbine High School when two armed students walked into the building and killed 13 people, then themselves. He was on school grounds but outside when the shooting began, he said.

He doesn’t go into detail about what he saw and heard in those moments. There are survivors with more compelling stories than his, he said, and the events of that day have been widely reported. Besides, recounting the story time and time again is “exhausting,” he said, particularly leading up to the massacre’s 20th anniversary.

But make no mistake: “It had a big impact on my life,” Neville said.

Today, Neville, 35, is a Republican state representative and the House minority leader. The Castle Rock resident is among Colorado’s leading voices on gun-owners’ rights and stood in opposition to the recently passed “red flag” bill that allows firearms to be temporarily taken away from people deemed a significant threat to themselves or others.

April 20, 1999 was a blur, but it wholly changed his life trajectory, Neville said on a late-March day at his office in the state Capitol.

Later in his collegiate career, at the University of Colorado Denver, it would influence his perspective on gun rights.

His most vivid memory of the day of the tragedy is of students gathering at an elementary school following the shooting. First, there was a crowd, but as buses came to evacuate them, it slowly dwindled.

Then, the father of a student asked if Neville had seen his son.

Neville had not.

He’d known the father who approached him, and his son, since the third grade. The boys played baseball together and served as captains of their team as their fathers coached.

By high school, Neville was making all the wrong choices — in his words, he was a “punk.” Meanwhile, the man’s son “was making all the right decisions in life.” The two had drifted apart as a result.

“Once the names came out, he never got to see his son again,” Neville said, declining to name the father in what he called a political-

State Rep. Patrick Neville has said surviving the Columbine High School shooting in 1999 changed his life trajectory and inspired him to live in a way that honors the victims. JESSICA GIBBS ly-charged climate.

But that’s where the survivor’s guilt caught up with him, Neville said. Students who were excelling died that day. It inspired the teenager to change his life course.

He would go on to serve in the U.S. Army and deploy to Iraq, which impacted his life similarly to how Columbine did. He watched families mourn lost loved ones and he buried his friends. It called to mind going to the funerals of his peers after Columbine.

Then in 2014, he became the state representative for House District 45, encompassing Castle Rock, Castle Pines and portions of unincorporated Douglas County. He’s now in his third term.

Neville said he didn’t have strong opinions on gun rights until college, when he received his conceal-carry permit.

“At the time, it was illegal for me to conceal carry in my college classroom,” he said, “and if there was one place that I really felt uncomfortable or vulnerable it was sitting in a classroom.”

Colorado now allows permit holders to carry firearms on highereducation campuses.

This legislative session, Neville introduced a bill to allow someone with a concealed-carry permit to carry a firearm on public elementary, middle, junior high and high school grounds.

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Remembrance events planned STAFF REPORT

Jeffco Public Schools and Columbine High School — in partnership with the Columbine Memorial Foundation, Waterstone Community Church, Foothills Park and Recreation District-Clement Park, and The Rebels Project — will hold several community events to honor and remember the victims of the April 20, 1999 Columbine tragedy. A committee of volunteers from the participating organizations and the families of those impacted by the events at Columbine 20 years ago are planning the events. The community is invited to attend.

The following events are planned: “Columbine 20 Years Later: A Faith-based Remembrance Service” What: A non-denominational service designed to bring the victim’s families, survivors and community together for reflection, prayer and speeches.

When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18 Where: Waterstone Community Church, 5890 S. Alkire St., Littleton More information: www.waterstonechurch.org Community Vigil at the Columbine Memorial in Clement Park What: Ceremony to honor and remember those who were impacted by the events on April 20, 1999.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 19 Where: Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton More information: www.ColumbineMemorial.org

World-Wide Day of Service What: Students and staff will be spending the morning serving in the community. Participation is restricted to current students and staff, but they invite others to commit to the day of service projects in solidarity with them.

When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20 More information: www.columbineserves. org t Remembrance Ceremony at Clement Park What: A community remembrance ceremony presented by Columbine families, current CHS students and alumni, and current and former CHS staff.

When: 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20 Where: Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton Need to know Limited parking will be available in Clement Park due to ongoing construction and other planned athletic activities. Public transportation and carpooling are encouraged. Attendees should plan for security check-points and crowd-management restrictions during these events.

For school safety, Columbine High School will not be open to the general public on Saturday, April 20. There are several private events planned for 19992002 Columbine families, staff and alumni.

Entrance to the school facilities will be restricted to those with invitations and security clearance.

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But the majority of these people also believe in and accept restrictions. People on the far right will never change their minds, but we need to work on the people in the middle.”

It’s not all about guns, Mauser said. The Columbine tragedy happened because “two mentally disturbed young men weren’t getting the care they needed,” he said.

“They were determined to commit suicide, and determined to take others with them,” Mauser said. “All societies have people who are suicidal. But in America, we seem to have people who want to take others

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He believes gun-free zones enable mass shooters. Allowing certain people to carry — with extensive training, he said — could deter potential attackers.

The bill, which was voted down, was influenced by his experience at the high school and was also what reconnected him with Columbine victims. Some in favor of the bill reached out,

with them, too. That’s what we have to get a handle on. Why do they feel that need?”

Mauser said his heart aches every time he sees yet another mass shooting in the news. He says he flashes back to April 20, 1999, and hurts for the families of victims.

“I would tell the families: The world is not going to understand what you’re going through. Let yourself grieve.

But as you move along, never lose sight of what your loved one would want. They wouldn’t want you to be stuck in grief.

They’d want to look down from heaven and see you living your life and doing something to honor them.”

For Tom Mauser, honoring his son means he’ll keep walking in Daniel’s shoes. he said. He plans to pursue legislation opposing gun-free zones again.

In the meantime, he’s met more Columbine victims and learned more of their stories.

As the public observes the 20th anniversary, it’s the lives and memories of their lost loved ones he wants people to remember.

“It’s amazing when I look back, it doesn’t seem like it was 20 years ago,” he said.

“You look at the photos, and we were just little kids with such potential.”

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Champions of public health What public health champions are, what they do

Meg Caley, co-founder and executive director of Sprout City Farms, is overcome with joy after she is named a public health champion.

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Arrests made after assault on Arvada officer STAFF REPORT

Five teenagers were arrested April 7 following an incident that left a citizen and officer injured.

On April 6 at approximately 12:22 a.m.

Arvada Police were dispatched to the area of W. 68th Avenue and Beech Street in reference to a hazard involving traffic signs, including a stop sign, in the roadway. A citizen McCann called in the hazard and stayed on the scene until an officer arrived.

While an officer was removing the debris from the roadway, a chemical device was thrown in close proximity to the officer.

The chemical reaction Ulmer created a gas which injured the officer and a citizen. The officer was immediately transported to the hospital and has since been released. The citizen was treated on scene with minor injuries.

David Snelling, detective with the Arvada Police said they believe the signs were strategically placed in the road to create an event that would al-

low a police officer to be targeted.

Within 24 hours of the incident, Maxwell McCann, 17, Braiden Ulmer, 18, Isaac Koch, 18, and Gavin Dawson, 18, along with an unnamed juvenile were all booked on several charges of felony assault and possession and use of explosives.

Arvada Police said they will not release the components of the chemical bomb “to avoid repeated inciKoch dents.” They are also withholding the name of the officer injured.

The case has been turned over to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office.

“I’m grateful that our officer and community member were Dawson not more seriously injured although we do not yet know the long term affects of this attack on them,” said Arvada Police Chief Link Strate. “We know that this attack on one of our officers is not representative of our community. We appreciate the support of our community and we take their safety and our officers’ safety very seriously.”

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Among the award recipients were Explore and Discover, Michelle Deland, planner for North Central Region Healthcare Coalition, Meg Caley, co-founder of Sprout City Farms, Creative Treatment Options, Lakewood City Councilmember Dana Gutwein and the Citizens for a Healthier Lakewood, Adelante Jeffco and Communities That Care Youth Researchers.

“Our 2018 Public Health Champions are extraordinary examples of how members of the Jefferson County community can come together to create a healthier, better community for everyone,” said Dr. Mark B. Johnson in a statement. Johnson is the executive director for Jefferson County Public Health.

Health challenges that face Jefferson County include opioid and prescription misuse, access to healthy, affordable food, youth vaping and other factors, according to Jefferson County Public Health.

Each of the health champions have worked to combat those issues like Gutewin and the Citizens for a Healthier Lakewood’s work to inform Lakewood residents about the rise of youth tobacco use. In January, Lakewood City Council voted to implement a new ordinance that requires retailers who sell non-cigarette tobacco products to have to pay a licensing application fee.

The ordinance is a proven mechanism to prevent sales of tobacco to children.

Lakewood City Councilmember Dana Gutwein embraces Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper.

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“To me, anything that we can do to help our kids live a happier, healthier life is something that I want to be a part of and help address in Lakewood.

It’s such a humbling experience to get recognized for that,” said Gutwein.

“It was such a team effort, and for me, this is a special moment that I know I’m never going to forget.”

Caley and Sprout City Farms works to fight food insecurity by offering programs meant to meet the food access and educational needs of the community. Over 50,000 Jefferson County residents face food insecurity, according to data from Feeding America. “(Being a public health champion) is a big honor. We’re focused on the work within the neighborhood, and sometimes its nice when you can pick your head up and see that it’s making a difference in the community,” said Caley.

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VOICES

Somebody prank me, please …

ALCHEMY

Andrea Doray

I

was not pranked on April Fool’s Day. In fact, even though my calendar clearly told me that it was Monday, April 1, I didn’t connect it with this favorite day.

Prank-worthy – but true – information did cross my desk – entertaining news about a Hamilton-esque rap version play about Alan Greenspan, former Fed chair.

Also, the delightful news that the G Line is scheduled to open later this month. But it wasn’t until my sister asked me if this was a joke that I realized no one pranked me on April Fool’s Day. Worse, I didn’t prank anyone myself.

And that’s a shame.

Pranks – as opposed to teasing, which can be annoying at best and spiteful at worst – are almost always well intended. A gentle ribbing, with affection. An expression of camaraderie, friendship, and warmth.

Of course, pranks can get you into trouble.

From my childhood, I remember my father – a consummate prankster – telling the story of how he and some friends, inexplicably, positioned a bucket of water over a door, which then tipped over and doused the principal. I was never quite sure whether the principal was the intended target, but I do know that my dad got a three-day “vacation” from school.

Pranks are cherished in our family, and my sister is a master, pranking her husband that new gas grill was rolling down the hill in the backyard, or pranking her son by moving a car that he had left running while he ran back into the house for something.

In both of these cases, the prankees knew they were well-loved, and just being the recipient of a prank was a part of the family bonding experience. Sometimes, I suppose, pranks can also be gentle reminders … such as not

leaving a car running, for example.

I’m a pretty good prankster myself, and have been known to use my sister to prank a colleague, and using a colleague to prank my sister.

But some people are extraordinarily gifted. I once had a coworker who could flawlessly imitate almost anyone over the phone, such as a pizza delivery guy trying to locate whoever ordered three large pepperonis … and a diet coke.

Or an IT help desk employee trying to “return” a call to whoever opened a service ticket.

A group of us would gather in his office as he made these prank calls – in the days before caller ID was prevalent – trying to stifle our laughter as one or another of our colleagues was trying to explain that she didn’t order pizza or that he never contacted the help desk.

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Talk to them and tell them to relax and enjoy life

T LETTERS TO THE EDITOR On education Undying sad news stories about college acceptance and scandals of SAT, ACT officials: simply unimaginable.

My husband and I raised our four children here in Jeffco. Two attended Pomona High School, two Arvada West High School. They all took the SAT and ACT. Three of them were National Merit Scholarship finalists, one a semifinalist.

Being an outstanding student means diligent hard work. Nothing else!

In those old days, convenient fancy gadgets weren’t available like these days. Books were essential materials for informational education. Even some

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books published by Time-Life had good cultural information on the other side of the world.

Buying books were a ritual task for our family then. Each week we made a grocery list. Oh, that grocery list got shorter and shorter after crossing out many items for books. Books for science, nature, U.S. history, world history, classics, English literature, arts, information on classical music, ect. We hoped our children growing up wellinformed all around. Period.

Since then, so many years have gone SEE LETTERS, P13

he news — as usual — has been a source of deep disturbance over the last couple days.

This morning, I saw the worst fears of a community — of a family — confirmed when the news reported that a body found was that of a missing at-risk student, who took his own life.

This, in the wake of a student walk-out at Cherry Creek H.S. on Friday in recognition of two student suicides over the course of the last three months, with a nod towards another suicide at nearby Valor Christian. And all this in the shadow of eight suicides over the last five-and-ahalf years at nearby Arapahoe H.S. Note the pattern. Note the geography.

These are not the children that we assume are growing up in horrors based on their geography. These are the children of the upper middle class, the affluent, the comfortable, from schools with high expectations and even longer litanies of accomplishments.

And their children are killing

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themselves.

Before I dive in, I’d better admit a couple of things: I am not a sociologist, a psychologist, or even any kind of certified counselor. I do not pretend to know the answer Michael Alcorn to the underlying cause, or what are the solutions. But, I do have some observations to share.

I know a former student, child of a friend, at a school that meets the description of all the schools mentioned above. She is bright, accomplished, and doing great at high school. She is also sweet, funny and beautiful. She lives in her phone. She has had a difficult time over the last several years making friends — she has a few, a very few, close friends, but nothing that would connect her to her school.

This past week, she was in

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ALCORN

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One of my own favorites is to hide things, say, the mayo someone has just taken out of the fridge for a sandwich. The ensuing search – I know it was just right here! – is, to me, hilarious. The trick for me is to look completely uninterested as the other party scrounges around the kitchen. Now, however, even though everyone in our family does this, I am always the first suspect, even when innocent!

Of course, some people react to pranks better than others. As benign as the moveand-hide game is to me, others have been highly offended, thinking me mean, which is, of course, the opposite of a good prank.

Please remember this if you decide you want to prank me.

tears. Tears of stress. Apoplectic. Paralyzed. Because she did not have a plan, yet, for college.

The full-court press about college has been on for the last two years at her high school, and the cultural pressure about college started even before that.

See, the problem is, she doesn’t really know what she wants to do with her life. In other words, she is a very normal 16-year old. But she has classmates who have spent all of their vacation time over the last two years visiting the best schools in the country; she has classmates that applied to top-tier private schools and been awarded enormous sums of money; she has this *thing* looming over her head that, at some point, her name will be read at graduation with the

Andrea Doray is a writer who laments the days when we didn’t know exactly who was calling, and we were so much less likely to be victims of spoofing calls. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com … with only gentle and well-intended pranks.

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by. Things are fine and well for all.

Yet, I still am wishing that I was a better parent to help with their education, for better education.

Good education builds up one’s confidence, self esteem, self respect and dignity for life. How sad for those young people who were shortchanged by the thoughtless actions of their own parents! How sad!

Jung Lew, Arvada

Lead on climate change Colorado now has a chance to lead gin climate legislation with the introduction of HB19-1261. There is no need to be afraid of aggressively tackling climate change. Many legislators try to deny the existence of the threat and they cry that the economic costs will be too high. These arguments have no traction. The threat of climate change is now undeniable as asserted by peer reviewed scientific analysis as well as recent intergovernmental and United Nation scientific reports.

From personal experience, I can attest that living a carbon free life is not an economic burden and is easily attainable now. I live in the GEOS neighborhood in Arvada. This is the first carbon-free, net-zero development in Colorado that uses renewable energy and innovative technology in our energy efficient homes while at the same time providing a modern and comfortable lifestyle. The price of the homes in this community is on par with similar homes in the Denver area. The difference is that we have no monthly energy bills. Any extra electricity my solar panels produce can be used to charge my electric car.

By retrofitting existing homes and requiring all new homes to be energy efficient and energy producers, many high paying jobs that cannot be outsourced will be created. HB-1261 will help usher in a new living paradigm

name of the college she will be going to, and, for some reason, something has gotten into her head that a great school like Metropolitan State University is beneath her high school.

And, to make matters worse, she has a very normal pair of parents who look at the price tag for college these days and choke on their spleens.

I don’t know what the culture is like at Cherry Creek, but I think I have an idea. And I’d like to propose a simple thought: Relax.

We, the parents and teachers and administrators and counselors who are creating the culture that these children are growing up in, are killing our children. And, no, I am not saying we are responsible for suicide — I’m saying we’re putting more stress on them than any 16-year old is capable of handling, much less a generation of 16-year olds who are

more at home in their smart phones than they are talking to each other. And if bullying plays a role, I would submit it is much like an additional bale on a camel’s back.

It is not coincidence that this epidemic of suicides and, by the way, school violence, is happening in suburbia, and not downtown.

Relax. Talk to your kids. Talk to your neighbor’s kids. Encourage children to talk to each other. Coach them, teach them, encourage them, correct them when they need it. But relax.

They’re young. Let them enjoy it.

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

consistent with the Colorado lifestyle and create economic growth for our great state.

Jim Horan, Arvada Current system indefensible Opponents of the National Popular Vote bill, recently signed into law here in Colorado, fail to explain their defense of a system whereby 12 so-called “battleground” states hijack every presidential election while 38 flyover states and 70 percent of all voters are left sitting on the political sidelines.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that when you must win the popular vote across all 50 states and DC in order to be awarded the 270 electoral votes necessary to become president, you’ll feel compelled to campaign all across the nation — in every state – not just in a handful of “battleground” states with electoral votes up for grabs. That’s the big idea behind a National Popular Vote – empower every voter in every state in every presidential election.

Now that the national popular vote is gaining support in other states (DE and NM just joined along with CO), we can watch the unfolding of the general election of 2020 with fresh eyes. Already pundits are telling us which states will be swing states this time, what voters in the next set of battleground states are concerned about. I look forward to the time when they are interested in what all of us are concerned about.

Linda Sorauf, Arvada Fearmongering over climate It is encouraging to see letters from high school students who are concerned about local and national problems. Yet, on the other hand it is disconcerting to see students who have wrongfully been frightened into believing that climate change will be irreversible and destroy the earth by 2030. How many times in the past SEE LETTERS, P26

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Consider ‘Trav’lin’ to see this play’s regional premier

The healing power of

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Studies show being outdoors reduces stress, depression and anxiety

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fter graduating college, Travis Wild soon found that spending time in the mountains and on trails in Colorado gave him a place to reconnect with himself and restore his mind.

“For me, the outdoors are how everything is supposed to be without influence of problems,” Wild said, adding that nature has been the steady support in his life through rough times.

When he was diagnosed with testicular cancer almost five years ago, at age 26, Wild turned to nature to destress and cope with the difficult situation. The diagnosis came when he was changing jobs, changing relationships and mourning the loss of his grandmother.

“Outside was a place that I could go to step back and be in control a little more,” Wild said. “I got to feel normal again. Sometimes it was the only thing I had to look forward to.”

Now, Wild lives on the road, having turned his passion for outdoor space and adventure into a career as an

Travis Wild says being outside shows you that a lot of fears are irrational, and it allows you to take control over the potential real fears.

PHOTO BY ROBERT PEREA adventure photographer. But whenever he gets time off, he makes sure to come back to the Colorado wilderness.

Wild is not alone when it comes to feeling improved mental health in the outdoors.

Proximity to green space has been associated with lower levels of stress and a reduction of symptoms for depression and anxiety, while interacting with nature can improve cognition for children with attention deficits and individuals

with depression.

“As a psychologist, when we’re trained we don’t talk about things like being outdoors as an intervention,” said Benjamin Miller, a psychologist on the board of Mental Health Colorado. “But when you think about the exposure to nature, there’s no surprise that it can decrease some symptoms of anxiety and depression.”

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arlem in the 1930s was one of those cultural flashpoints that happen throughout history. Artists in all kinds of mediums found themselves in the same place, sharing inspiration and ideas and working together.

With so many talented people sharing a space, some are going to receive more attention than others, which is why many people may not be familiar with the pianist and songwriter J. C. Johnson. But “Trav’lin” the final production of the Arvada Center’s COMING aims to ATTRACTIONS 2018-2019 address this.

“Musically, the 1930’s through 50’s era is my era for music,” said Milton Craig Nealy, who plays George in the show. “Everything was so artistic. The dialogue and the music being written Clarke Reader then was so beautiful.”

The regional premiere of “Trav’lin” runs at the theater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through April 28. Performances are at 1 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Featuring the music of Johnson – who is most well-known for working with greats like Fats Waller and Bessie Smith, as well as Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald – the show focuses on three generations of couples as they attempt to find their way to each other in the world of early jazz and swing.

“There’s nothing like a great lyric, even though we’re living in a time that’s pretty jaded,” said Natalie Oliver Atherton, who plays Billie. “I think audiences will be truly entertained and be lifted by these love stories.”

Both Atherton and Nealy spoke glowingly of the work done by every department to bring this vibrant time in history to life and how much fun the cast has had bringing their characters to life.

“This is one of those old-fashioned musicals with the kind of happy endings you don’t very much anymore,” Nealy said. “These artists were achieving so much, and I love the music they were writing.”

“I spoke with my 27-year-old son and he recognized the roots of hip-hop in the music being made at this time,” Atherton added. “So, even younger kids will find connections in this music to what they’re listening to today.”

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NATURE

GET OUTSIDE Jefferson County Open Space The Jeffco Open Space system includes 56,000 acres of preserved land, 28 parks and 244 miles of trails. A variety of recreational opportunities are available on multi-use trails. www.jeffco.us/814/Open-Space

FROM PAGE 14

One study found that 30 minutes of nature exposure per week reduces depression by 7 percent and can reduce high blood pressure by 9 percent.

“One of the really interesting things this study shows is that nature contact during the workday leads to lower stress and higher job satisfaction,” Miller said.

In addition to being surrounded by nature, Miller said the practices that come with it help to improve mental health.

“We are we able to rest our minds and be present and focus on the moment,” Miller said.

In 2018, 55 percent of visitors to Jefferson County Open Space parks and trails said they saw the outdoor space as adding extreme benefit to their emotional wellbeing, ranking it fourth on a survey that measured the benefits of open space.

Last year, an estimated 7 million people visited the 56,000 acres of preserved land, 28 parks and 244 miles of trail in the Jeffco Open Space park system.

“We all knew it in our hearts, but to see it on paper was impactful,” said Mary Ann Bonnell, visitor services manager for Jeffco Open Space. “We now understand that people implicitly come to our parks for emotional wellbeing.”

This was the first time the survey, conducted last in 2011, measured this metric.

The next step, Bonnell said, is to protect visitor experience as best as possible. That means preserving a quiet park and trail, so those who want to connect with nature can.

Jeffco Open Space has an amplified music regulation as well as a drone ban and leash law.

“I know these seem tangential, but it’s respecting the experience people are having outdoors,” Bonnell said.

“We want to make sure that while

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Come to your senses at the DMNS How many senses do you have? Most of us have at least five, but some claim to have another one or two tacked on for good measure. Now the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is allowing visitors to learn about how the familiar five work.

The “Our Senses: Creating Your Reality” exhibit is open at the museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 4.

This family-friendly exhibit allows guests to play with color, patterns, sounds, scents, and textures to teach about the senses. Beyond the primary five, scientists are learning more and more about how our internal senses monitor the body and send messages to the brain about balance, hunger, thirst, body temperature, breathing

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A hiker makes his way through Herman Gulch Trail near Dillon. One study found that 30 minutes of nature exposure per week reduces depression by 7 percent and can reduce high blood pressure by 9 percent.

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Proximity to green space has been associated with lower levels of stress and a reduction of symptoms for depression and anxiety, while interacting with nature can improve cognition for children with attention deficits and individuals with depression. you’re getting your fix, you’re not denying that stress release from others.” and more.

For more information on the exhibit, visit dmns.org/senses.

A musical homage to a seminal duo Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center continues its 2018-2019 theatrical season with its staging of “The World Goes ‘Round.” The show will run at the theater, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, through Sunday, April 28. Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

The show is a revue of the works of musician John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb. It features a slew of their hits from shows like “Cabaret” and “Chicago,” all of which are melded together into one show. It overflows with humor, romance and drama — in other words, truly something for everyone.

Nick Sugar is back directing and choreographing his last show of the 2018-2019 season, and since he was honored with a 2015 and 2016 Best of Westword Award for his direction of a musical, you can rest assured it’ll go off like gangbusters.

For tickets and more information, call 303-794-2787 or visit www.townhal-

State and National Parks Colorado has 42 state parks. Throughout the Front Range, six can be found including Castlewood Canyon, Roxburough State Park, Chatfield State Park, Staunton State Park, Cherry Creek State Park and Golden Gate Canyon. The state is also home to four national parks — Rocky Mountain, Black Canyon Of The Gunnison, Great Sand Dunes and Mesa Verde — many historic trails, sites and national monuments, 13 national forests and grasslands and 58 14ers (peaks that rise more than 14,000 feet above sea level.) www.nps.gov/state/co www.colorado.com/co/colorado-state-parks. lartscenter.org/worldgoesround.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Beast Coast at Red Rocks I can’t believe we’re at Red Rocks concert season already, but there’s far worse ways to start kicking the season off with one of the best rap shows of the year.

Beast Coast is made up of underground rap groups Flatbush Zombies, Pro Era, and the Underachievers. The New York-based crew’s is just now getting off the ground, and they’re bringing some great names to their show at the amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.

The evening will feature Joey Bada$$, the full Flatbush Zombies and Underachievers groups, Kirk Knight and Nyck Caution. Some of these names may not be marquee names yet, but this is a brilliant collection of talent.

Head to www.redrocksonline.com to get your ticekts.

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

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Ensuring their voices are heard Courage Walk offers a time for crime victims and survivors to celebrate and acknowledge healing

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“This is my Angel.”

Glenda Gomez of Arvada looked down at the T-shirt she was wearing on April 4.

“What’s important to me is not to remember what happened to her, but to remember her,” Gomez, 61, said. “Losing a child is an experience nobody should have to endure. But it happens to people every day.”

Gomez’s daughter Angel Delgado was murdered on Nov. 29, 2005.

About 4 a.m. that day, three men forced their way into the Arvada apartment Delgado and her boyfriend Vincent Martinez shared. The men ransacked the couple’s home in search for money and drugs, and eventually had Martinez and Delgado kneel on the floor and face each other, with their hands tied behind their backs.

The men held guns to their heads and shot both of them. Martinez survived, but Delgado did not.

The convicted murderers — Vincent Ortiz, 39; Mario Rios, 40; and Kenji Jones, 40 — are serving life sentences.

Delgado was 25 when she died. She was family-oriented, went to church and enjoyed working with the homeless, especially homeless youth, Gomez said. A proud graduate of McLain Community High School in Lakewood, Delgado was furthering her education by attending college to pursue a career in optometry or related field, Gomez said.

“It’s been almost 14 years,” Gomez said. “I still think about what should be, but is not.”

Wearing their T-shirts with Angel Delgado’s smiling face on them, Gomez and about 40 or 50 friends and family members, including the family of a relative who has also recently suffered the loss of a child, will be attending this year’s Courage Walk on April 13.

“When you’re traumatized, your world is turned upside down,” said Vista Exline, executive director of Victim Outreach Incorporated (VOI).

“The Courage Walk is a way for us to recognize and honor what it takes to survive.”

But it has also become a benchmark for people, she added. They see each other at the walk year after year, and celebrate and acknowledge each other’s healing.

“That piece of it has become really important to survivors,” Exline said.

The Courage Walk, now in its 26th year, takes place each spring during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrated April 7-13 this year with a

Glenda Gomez of Arvada has been attending the annual Courage Walk since 2006 in remembrance of her daughter Angel Delgado, who was murdered in 2005. This year, the 26th annual Courage Walk takes place on April 13.

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IF YOU GO WHAT: 26th annual Courage Walk WHEN: April 13.

WHERE: Jefferson County courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden.

DETAILS: Registration and continental breakfast takes place at 10 a.m. The walk to the Courage Gardens begins at 11 a.m. A keynote address will follow the walk, and doves will be released in honor of victims. The event is family friendly and the one-mile walk is wheelchair accessible. Leashed pets are welcome.

COST: Free, but a suggested donation of $10 is recommended. Proceeds from pledges and donations will go to the maintenance of the Courage Garden, training for victim advocate volunteers and to help victims of crime and other traumatic events in our community.

MORE INFO: www.jeffco.us/704/CourageWalk theme of “Honoring Our Past. Creating Hope for the Future.”

The Courage Walk not only takes place to recognize crime victims’ and survivors’ strength and courage, it also is a time for the community to speak up for the rights of crime victims of today and the future, Exline said.

“The court process can sometimes feel like everything is about the defendants,” said Jan Ferguson, manager of the victims and witness center at the First Judicial District’s courthouse in Golden.

And navigating the judicial system can be daunting for victims who are going through a traumatizing event, Ferguson said.

That’s where the victims’ advocates come in. A victims’ advocate’s role goes far beyond providing resources and information, she added.

“We’ll be there, sitting by their side, providing that emotional support,” Ferguson said. But, perhaps most importantly, she said, is “we’re here to make sure their voices are heard.”

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Lakewood Foothills Rotary pledging annual donation CALM AFTER THE STORM

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Serving Kids stores its clothes in a temporary building on the campus of Devinny Elementary School in Lakewood.

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Serving Kids provides clothing to children in Jefferson County

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When longtime Jefferson County Public Schools volunteer Nancy Hoffmaster surveyed school principals in the district in 1996, she learned something troublesome — at least 500 children didn’t have a winter jacket.

Poverty is still an issue that plagues some students in Jefferson County Public Schools. Around 30 percent of the school district’s students are eligible for free and reduced lunch, according to the Colorado Department of Education.

That’s why the Lakewood Foothills Rotary Club, a group that develops projects to address critical issues, sees the work that Serving Kids, founded

by Hoffmaster, as being so vital. Serving Kids provides students clothing, and it received a vita donation from the Lakewood Foothills Rotary Club on April 2.

At Devinny Elementary School in Lakewood, the Rotary club pledged to donate a minimum of $1,000 each year to the Serving Kids program. So far this school year, Serving Kids has helped 1,305 students by providing over 25,000 pieces of clothing like new socks and underwear, and used clothes from drives and thrift stores.

“We spend probably around $15,000 a year, and we are dependent on this kind of a gift to keep at it. If we didn’t get (the donation), the program would shut down,” said Hoffmaster. “The world sustainable is very important to us, and that makes us think the program will continue.”

The club is planning on hosting a fundraiser for Serving Kids in July at the Melting Pot in Littleton.

“It’s very hard to learn if you are hungry, if you are ill clothed, or if you don’t have a place to sleep. The ability to help (Serving Kids) help these

WHAT IS SERVING KIDS? Serving Kids provides clothing to children in Jefferson County Public Schools. The organization was started when founder Nancy Hoffmaster discovered how many local children didn’t have a winter jacket. Serving Kids provided over 25,000 pieces of clothing to 1,305 students this school year. If you wish to volunteer, or donate to Serving Kids, call 303-982-2225.

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Serving Kids stays afloat from donations of money and clothing. If you wish to volunteer with Serving Kids, or to donate, call 303-982-2225. “(Serving Kids) is a way to give back to Jeffco Public Schools, and it’s a way to stay connected, and it’s a way to fill,” said Karen Cravens, a member of Serving Kids. “That’s what we all need to do. When you see something that needs fixing, fix it.”

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Arvada Center show features Jeffco-grown artists Shows open April 12

IF YOU GO Artist Talk with Austin Parkhill and Keith Oelschlager 5-6 p.m. Friday, April 12 Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd Free and open to the public

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The 48th Annual Jeffco Schools Foundation High School Art Exhibition will open at the Arvada Center April 12 alongside two solo shows featuring Jeffco schools alumni Austin Parkhill and Jeffco schools teacher Keith Oelschlager.

For 48 years, the Jeffco Schools Foundation High School Art Exhibition has encouraged and supported tomorrow’s artists from the Jefferson County school district, many of whom go on to thrive as professional artists, or become teachers themselves. The exhibition features more than 400 works from 23 Jefferson County high schools ranging in medium.

“Giving students that opportunity to see that they can do this professionally and give them a place to be an artist is something that encourages them to go on to those professional jobs down the road after high school,” said Scot Odendahl, coordinator of the JeffCo Schools Foundation Show, and graphic design instructor at Warren Tech.

Student work will be displayed in the Main Gallery during the month long show and a reception and awards ceremony will be held April 29.

Austin Parkhill Parkhill, a 2003 Arvada West High

Jeffco Alumni Exhibition Opening Reception “Unselfie” art by Austin Parkhill 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 12 Free and open to the public Show runs April 12 to May 12 in the Upper Gallery at the Arvada Center “Royal Street” by Keith Oelschlager will be exhibited in “Personality of Place,” the Jeffco Teacher Solo Exhibition.

Flyer for the Jeffco high school art exhibition.

COURTESY PHOTOS graduate, will be the featured Jeffco schools alumni artist with a solo show titled “Unselfie” featuring his largescale photorealistic paintings.

The series began at a time when the selfie was picking up trend.

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Parkhill said of the selfie photograph.

“I really wanted to paint something big and loud that was in opposition — something more honest, something more real.”

For Parkhill, who now lived in Homer, Alaska, showing his work at the Arvada Center is in a lot of ways, a homecoming.

He will be showing work alongside Oelschlager, his former art teacher at Arvada West, who Parkhill said was extremely influential.

“It’s really special to me,” Parkhill said.

Keith Oelschlager Oelschlager said showing next to a former students makes it feel like he’s come full circle.

A Colorado native and Alameda High grad, Oelschlager has been teaching drawing and painting at Arvada West for 20 years.

He spends every extra hour he can creating.

“It’s been an adventure trying to find a way to be an art teacher and also a working artist,” he said. “I’ve never been willing to just say forget it. I never wanted to give up my passions.”

Oelschlager is the featured Jeffco schools teacher with his solo show title “Personality of Place.” The exhibit will feature paintings of notable places around the Denver Metro area.

“I noticed that a lot of things that I loved from my youth were being torn down and evaporating,” Oelschlager said. “I wanted to start documenting and celebrating these places in my painting.”

Both Parkhill and Oelschlager will give an artist talk April 12 before the shows open. All three shows will run through May 12.

Jeffco Teacher Solo Exhibition Opening Reception “Personality of Place” art by Keith Oelschlager 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 12 Free and open to the public Show runs April 12 to May 12 in the Theatre Gallery at the Arvada Center 48th Annual Jeffco Schools Foundation High School Art Exhibition Opening Reception 6-9 p.m. Monday, April 29 Free and open to the public Show runs April 12 to May 12 in the Main Gallery at the Arvada Center The Arvada Center Galleries, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. The galleries remain open until 7:30 p.m. on evenings with theatre performances.

Arvada West alum Austin Parkhill will be featured in the Jeffco Alumni Exhibition at the Arvada Center.

Keith Oelschlager, Arvada West High teacher, will exhibit his paintings of notable places around the Denver Metro area.

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Jefferson County

Good News Breakfast Unsung Heroes…Not All Heroes Wear Capes

The 29th Annual Good News Breakfast Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 6:59 a.m. - 8:29 a.m.

Jefferson County Fairgrounds 15200 West 6th Ave., Golden, Colorado

Our mission:

The Good News Coalition brings Jefferson County citizens together to celebrate the positive happenings and spiritual values that link our diverse communities.

2019 Good News Breakfast Program Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Ford, Chair, Good News Coalition Invocation . . . . . . . . . Reverend Eric Smith, Arvada United Methodist Church Honor Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arvada Police Department Pledge of Allegiance . . . . . . . . . . . Dan McCasky, Chief of Police, Lakewood The National Anthem . Donald Tallman, Executive Dir., CO Railroad Museum Speaker Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neal Browne, Master of Ceremonies Keynote Speaker. . . . . . . . Drew Robertson, Founder/President, Mattersville Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madrigals Alameda International Jr./Sr. High, Adrianne Fleming, Director 2019 Honorees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neal Browne, Master of Ceremonies 2019 Hall of Fame Recipient . . . . . . Felix Cook, Community First Foundation Benediction . . . . . . . . . . Rabbi Tzvi Steinberg, Congregation Zera Avraham

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Applewood Kiwanis for helping with parking Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Golden for traffic control The Jefferson County Fairgrounds management staff Jefferson County Education Association for use of its meeting room Good News Coalition Steering Committee

Feel free to take or share the centerpieces.

Special thanks to Jefferson County Commissioners: District 1: Libby Szabo; District 2: Casey Tighe District 3: Lesley Dahlkemper Get your tickets while they last! See page 2 for details.

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2019 Sponsors American Association of University Women Lakewood Bandimere Speedway City of Arvada City of Lakewood City of Wheat Ridge Collaborative Growth Community First Foundation Developmental Disabilities Resource Center Family Tree

Jeffco Library Foundation Jeffco Schools Foundation Jefferson Center for Mental Health Jefferson County Education Association Jefferson County Human Services Red Rocks Community College Seniors’ Resource Center Sooper Credit Union Support Jeffco Kids Westerra Credit Union

2019 Steering Committee Tracie Apel Jeffco Public Schools Neal Browne Touchpoint Video Felix Cook Community First Foundation Christopher Edmunds Jefferson County Human Services Tawney Eisenbraun The Action Center Roubhie Fairchild Duncan YMCA John Ford, President Jefferson County Education Assn Anne Jefferies LDS Church Tami Mawhir Family Tree Tori Merritts Community volunteer Gary and Carol Messick The Action Center Dexter Meyer Community volunteer Jeanne Oliver Jefferson Center for Mental Health

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Kay Pride Community volunteer Dana Russell Westerra Credit Union Pam Russell Jeffco District Attorney’s Office Marilyn Saltzman Community volunteer Jo Schantz Jeffco Library Foundation Dave Snelling Arvada Police Department Sara Spaulding City of Wheat Ridge Melissa Stohfus Jefferson Center for Mental Health Jill Tigner Seniors’ Resource Center Rev. Jack Van Ens Creative Growth Ministries Rebecca Winning Jefferson County Public Library Mark Smiley Glendale/Cherry Creek Chronicle

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2019 Good News Breakfast Honorees Our 2019 theme, “Unsung Heroes…Not All Heroes Wear Capes,” honors individuals and organizations that make significant contributions to improve the quality of life of others in Jefferson County. Our honorees have gone above and beyond to make a difference in the community and inspire others to give back.

routes for this highly-used corridor connecting two schools, businesses, homes and parks. Her vision has allowed bikers, equestrians, runners and pedestrians to have safe access to existing trails and has created a safe emergency evacuation route for school children.

All Comforting Things A group of about 20 heroes wield knitting needles, crochet hooks, needles and thread bringing comfort, encouragement and kindness to community members in need. Since 2014, the members of All Comforting Things have handcrafted more than 18,000 items including quilts, hats, mittens, pillowcases, scarves, toys and art to people facing adversity. More than 7,000 of these items have been donated to Jeffco Human Services for distribution to those they serve.

Frank and Rita Merrill, Chuck and Karen Hoy For more than 20 years, Frank and Rita Merrill, along with Chuck and Karen Hoy, have supported, run, organized, and championed the Shepherd’s Pantry in Lakewood’s River Church. The food bank, open the third Saturday of every month, serves about 400 people, many of whom are elderly, disabled or veterans.

Clients are treated with respect as they receive a week’s worth of food and a hot breakfast. The Merrills and Hoys are the backbone of this community resource, organizing volunteers who help stock shelves, purchase supplies, and make and serve breakfast. Additional responsibilites include receiving donations, storing and transporting food, and purchasing additional items as needed.

Baker Concrete Baker Concrete has donated more than $30,000 in materials and labor to ACRES Farm at Warren Tech. In addition, company employees dedicated an entire week, called Rock Week, to teach the students in the Building Trades and STEM programs how to set, estimate, form and pour concrete. Their contribution is helping to build an outdoor classroom at the farm, a cleaning station for the harvested vegetables and numerous walkways on the property. The company has set aside additional time to work with Warren Tech students in the future.

Gary Harty, Cycling Without Age After heading up the Lakewood Bicycle Advisory Team, Gary Harty launched the Cycling Without Age initiative in 2017. Volunteers, called pilots, provide rides in a three-wheel trishaw to older adults who are no longer able to ride a bicycle.

Cycling Without Age is an international program. The Lakewood chapter partnered with the city, Eaton Senior Living Communities and the Residences at Creekside to acquire three trishaws through grants. Since the program began, Harty has dedicated 745 hours to the project, including training 30 pilots who have provided more than 350 rides while improving intergenerational interactions and social connectivity.

Jeffco Eats About one-third of Jefferson County students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch because of poverty, but on weekends they sometimes go hungry. Jeffco Eats provides food for weekends and summer break to ensure that no child misses a meal. Since the program began in 2017, volunteers have delivered food to more than 40 Jeffco schools, apartments, recreation centers and parks. Last year, volunteers provided 151,666 meals and 182,000 pounds of food to families in need. This program enables families to have food year round.

Adria Lucerna, Fairmount Elementary School Parent Adria Lucerna is a parent champion of Fairmount Elementary School. Her goal was to provide safe routes along a no-shoulder, busy, two-lane road near the school. She secured the infrastructure and outreach grant to fund a sidewalk to the school. Lucerna involved fifth graders to study and recommend corridor solutions to local government. She pursued additional resources to complete safe

Maddie Nichols Maddie Nichols has served the Lakewood area schools in myriad ways, from volunteering with the Molholm Elementary PTA, to decorating Jefferson High School for its after-prom party. A long-time advocate for the city of Lakewood, she worked on the Molholm Plan. As co-chair of the Two Creeks Neighborhood Organization, she helped clean up Lakewood Gulch and worked with Metro West Housing on a residential project. Nichols has been active with the 20-Minute Walk Study, 40 West Arts District and West Colfax Community Association. She participated in the W-Line Light Rail design and served on the ArtLine Champions Committee. She received the West Colfax Legend award in 2017 and works on beautification of West Colfax. In conjunction with the city’s strategic plan, she worked on Lakewood’s sustainability plan.

Pastor Drew Ross, Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School Pastor Drew Ross is the catalyst for and champion of the Living Well Shower Trailer, a mobile shower unit serving the homeless population in Jeffco. Started through a grant, the program has grown to include dental and medical services as well as mobile laundry facilities. The homeless can access haircuts and showers throughout Jefferson County. Without donations, partnerships and volunteers, the program would not be possible or successful. Last year, the program provided approximately 2,200 showers. The goal is to restore dignity to the homeless with hot showers, clean clothes and love.

Rotary Club of Golden The Rotary Club of Golden has worked with Welchester Elementary for the last three years to provide materials and training for teachers in a mental health initiative to establish Cool Down Corners in their classrooms. The corners provide a place for students to retreat for brief periods of time when they are feeling angry, sad or frustrated. The corners are stocked with materials designed to help students learn self-regulation skills, and return to class without distracting other learners. Being expanded to more schools, this project has positively affected 300 students in 12 classrooms.

Glenn Sanger Glenn Sanger has volunteered with Jefferson County 4-H for 25 years, donating hundreds of hours to support youth as if each was a member of his own family.

He mentors young people year round, teaching life skills as he provides support and knowledge to help students complete their 4-H projects. He takes the time to welcome new members and their families. Thanks to his volunteer work, Sanger has enabled the Jefferson County 4-H livestock program to flourish and grow.

Nominees Serve Our Community The nominees for 2019 were all outstanding representatives of our community and truly unsung heroes performing incredible acts of kindness. The Good News Selection Committee had a particularly difficult time this year in choosing honorees from this distinguished pool of 42 candidates. In addition to those chosen as honorees, nominees are: • Kathy Bergner, RN • Canyon Cares of Coal Creek Canyon • Jerry Caruso • Citizens for a Healthier Lakewood • Felix Cook and Margie Cook • Reg Cox, Lakewood Connects • Leslie Crockett, Days for Girls • Ann Gavin • Justice Services Department, Community Services Unit • Lakewood Police Community Action Team • Renee Flaherty • Phyllis Reynolds Hebb • Ralph Jacobson • Ramey Johnson • Rev. Robinson G. Lapp • Kella Manfredi • Heidi Markley • Lanette Martinez • Mommy Rocks • Reading Corps • Mary Olson • Herb Seres • Chris Swathwood • Bethany Thomas • Jim Urban • Steve Vallis • Weiland Community Support Group • Kelli Weiskopf • Janet Weymiller • Annette Whitfield • Brandy and Amber Zamudio

YOU'R& iNViTIDI Please join us at the Good News Breakfast to celebrate some of the positive values and happenings throughout Jefferson County! Individuals or organizations who promote good works, both for themselves and others within the community, will be honored.

The Good News Coalition is Celebrating!

Unsung Heroes: Not all Heroes Wear Capes The 29th Annual Good News Breakfast Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 6:59 a.m. - 8:29 a.m.

Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 West 6th Ave., Golden, Colorado $15.00 per person or $20 for two ($5.00 is tax-deductible)

Register Online at: www.goodnewsjeffco.org

In the "Good News"tradition, please bring a non-perishable food item donation for The Action Center

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Neal Browne – Emcee

for the First Judicial District; and Colorado Supreme Court Disciplinary Hearing Board.

Neal Browne is the Media Director for the Courageous Faces Foundation, which empowers people with rare and severe medical conditions to live the best life possible.

He has served on the Community First Foundation Board and the Exempla Healthcare Systems Board of Directors, and currently serves on the CASA Advisory Board.

For 23 years, he served as a reporter and anchor for 9NEWS, the NBC affiliate in Denver. In addition to general assignment, he covered politics including the Colorado Legislature and several national political conventions. He was nominated for several Emmys and was awarded two, both for reporting.

He broke the story nationally of Gary Hart’s exit from the 1988 presidential race.

Browne formed his own company in 1999, Neal Browne & Associates, and a subsidiary, TouchPoint Video, which help businesses and non-profit organizations tell their story more effectively, more memorably and more compellingly. He lives in south Jefferson County with his wife and is the stepfather of four adult children and three grandchildren.

Hall of Fame – Felix Cook Felix W. Cook, Sr. earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Southern University, Baton Rouge and a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Denver. He served in the U.S. Army with one year in Korea.

During his career, Cook served as Director of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Technical Service Center, an 800-person organization composed of professional scientists, researchers and engineering personnel.

Now retired, Cook has served on numerous state boards including Colorado State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors; State Judicial Performance Review Commission

Cook participated in a mission trip to Arusha, Tanzania, to help construct a girl’s dormitory for the Olmotonyi Girls’ Secondary School. He has built Habitat for Humanity homes for residents in the Denver Metropolitan Area. During a mission trip to Jackson County, Kentucky, he remodeled homes for struggling Appalachian families.

Keynote Speaker – Drew Robertson Drew Robertson, proud father of two and founder and president of Mattersville, grew up in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. After moving to Colorado, he pursued a career in solar energy design and engineering as a way to help people save money.

His interests in sustainable living began to flourish.

After the loss of one of his dearest friends, a veteran, to a PTSD-related incident, Robertson founded Mattersville. His goal was to create communities for men and women who suffer from PTSD and homelessness.

“When learning about Mattersville, people will also learn how within the veteran communities, homelessness and joblessness are symptoms of PTSD. When we address the cause head-on, healing and reparations can begin for our veterans,” says Robertson.

Colorado has one of the largest homeless populations and suicide rates among veterans in our country. Robertson’s hope is that through a network of sustainable tiny home communities across the state those numbers will decrease dramatically.

Robertson has spent years working on launching a tiny homes community in or around Jefferson County. He will announce his plans at the Good News Breakfast.

GNB Hall of Fame Good News Themes Recipients in the last in the last decade 2010: Literacy: Creating Lifelong Learning decade 2010: Tori Merritts, Sharon Morneau, Nancy Morgan 2011: Brenda Geist 2012: Neal Browne 2013: Paul Rodriguez 2014: Dr. Cynthia Stevenson 2015: Applewood Kiwanis 2016: Sidnie O’Connell 2017: Mark Smiley 2018: Joachim Schaaf 2019: Felix Cook Page 3

2019 Honorary Board Mayor Marc Williams, Arvada Mayor Laura Keegan, Edgewater Mayor Marjorie Sloan, Golden Mayor Dean Warner, Lakeside Mayor Adam Paul, Lakewood Mayor Glenn Levy, Mountain View Mayor Herb Atchison, Westminster Mayor Bud Starker, Wheat Ridge Libby Szabo, Jefferson County Commissioner Casey Tighe, Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper, Jefferson County Commissioner Jeff Shrader, Jefferson County Sheriff Dr. Jason Glass, Jeffco Public Schools Superintendent Ron Mitchell, President, Jeffco Public Schools Board Dr. Michele Haney, President, Red Rocks Community College Dr. Paul C. Johnson, President, Colorado School of Mines Esther Valdez, President, Jefferson County Administrators Assn.

Kristi Pollard, Chair, Jeffco Economic Development Pam Brier, Executive Director, The Action Center Dr. Kiara Kuenzler, CEO, Jefferson Center for Mental Health Dr. Mark Johnson, Executive Director, Jeffco Public Health Mary Berg, Executive Director, Jeffco Department of Human Services Kelly Dunkin, President/CEO, Community First Foundation Beverly Winters, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities Resource Center Chris Lynn, President/CEO, Seniors’ Resource Center Mary Lonergan, President, Jeffco League of Women Voters Scott Shields, CEO, Family Tree Michael McCarron, Chair, Arvada Chamber Rachel Nicks, Chair, Evergreen Chamber Kelly Circle, Chair, West Metro Chamber Lorraine DAversa, Chair, Golden Chamber Ken Zeman, Publisher, Evergreen Newspapers Jerry Healey, Publisher, Colorado Community Media

2011: Growing Legacy of Good Works 2012: Jefferson County: A Home for Everyone Meeting the Basic Needs of Our Community 2013: Spiritual Values: Inspiring Stories that Enrich Our Communities 2014: Service Projects Strengthen Our Community 2015: Jefferson County – Here for Good 2016: Building and Protecting Our Community 2017: Jefferson County – A Community Welcoming All 2018: Jeffco at Work: Providing Pathways for a Changing World 2019: Unsung Heroes…Not all Heroes Wear Capes

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‘Helping a brother make a last wish come true’

or Christian Redman, the Last Ride fulfilled a heartfelt wish: A celebration with his daughter in Kentucky on her 18th birthday, a reunion with fellow 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment troopers and veterans, and a chance to once more sink his toes in the sand of a Key West beach.

“I just want to thank everybody who hleped me — I really appreciate it,” said Redman, 51, a Parker resident who is dying of the late-stage colon cancer he has fiercely fought for three years. His doctors in November gave him Ann Macari eight to 16 months Healey to live. “I never will forget it.”

Rocky Cuda, a retired sergeant from the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment — an Army unit also known as the Blackhorse Regiment — came up with the idea for a kind of make-awish last ride for Blackhorse troopers with Redman as the inaugural event.

He called it Maverick’s Last Ride after Redman’s call sign from his Army days.

The plan was for a caravan-style road trip leaving March 4 from Parker to Louisville, Kentucky, so Redman could celebrate with his daughter on her 18th birthday on March 10, then on to the Daytona Beach bike week with the final stop in Key West. There would be other stops along the way where Blackhorse troopers and veterans, on motorcyles or in cars, could join in.

Ray Simpson, a Blackhorse veteran in Colorado Springs, offered to drive Redman in his Ford pickup, pulling a 36-foot camper. Redman’s friends and local veterans set up a GoFundMe account and held fundraisers to help cover the trip’s expenses and Redman’s ongoing medical bills. As of March 31, about $10,400 had been raised.

Standing from left, Blackhorse veterans Rocky Cuda, Ray Simpson and CC Brown present Christian Redman with the quilt from the Quilt of Valor Foundation in the Navy Lodge at Key West’s Naval Air Station.

The Quilt of Valor Foundation makes heirloom quilts that are given to service members and veterans for comfort and healing. Christian Redman received this one, which includes a Blackhorse “Last Ride” patch, designed to honor Redman’s Last Ride and subsequent such events.

The quilt “becomes an heirloom once the veteran passes,” as it is handed down to family members, Blackhorse veteran Rocky Cuda said.

COURTESY PHOTOS The Last Ride didn’t happen exactly as planned: Redman was too sick to make the road trip. But he was able to fly to Louisville to be with his daughter on her birthday. He returned home for doctor appointments, then flew to Key West on March 15, where he spent five days with Cuda, Simpson and several other Blackhorse veterans.

Simpson drove the route, meeting Redman in Louisville and Key West, and other Blackhorse veterans in Kansas City, Missouri, and Atlanta.

“This is what it was all about, helping a brother make a last wish come true,” Cuda said. “We didn’t really know if it would all work out.

However, we believed in each other and we believed that our Blackhorse family would come together and make a dream come true for one of our own …”

Since his return from Key West, Redman has been struggling. Doctors have found more cancer in his liver.

He’s facing more radiation and chemo treatments.

The trip, he said, was a true blessing: “Key West was beautiful as

From left, Blackhorse veterans Rocky Cuda, Christian “Maverick” Redman, CC Brown and Ray Simpson enjoy time together in the Hog’s Breath Saloon in Key West. The city, at the tip of the Florida keys, was the end of Redman’s Last Ride, a place he always loved to be. always. It was good to see my brothers, and the weather was fantastic. It’s just a different atmosphere down there — something’s always going on. It helped

me forget that I was sick for a little while.”

And, Redman said, “I did sink my toes in the sand.”

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CLUBS Editor’s note: Clubs listings are published free, on a space-available basis. Listings are submitted by the community; to submit a new listing, or to make changes to or remove an existing listing, contact hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Ongoing /Recreation, Clubs and Services Western club The Buffalo Bill Saddle Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave. The club is dedicated to preserving and promoting our Western heritage through family-oriented activities with our horse companions. Day rides, weekend camping, parades and annual gymkhana.

Guests welcome. For more information, go online to www.BBSCGolden.org.

West Metro Real Estate Investing Education Group meets 7-9 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Classroom 1 of the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. We cover all the information you will need to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with positive cash flow. We analyze deals as examples, talk about where to get funding, the best ways to find a bargain and sometimes do property tours. Investors of all levels of experience are welcome but no agents please.

Women’s basketball A senior women’s basketball club meets 9-11 a.m. Fridays at Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. Women 50-plus years old are invited to join.

There are no extra fees for pass holders or Silver Sneakers participants. All levels are welcome. For more information, contact Debbie at dezarn@cal.berkeley.edu or at

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Women’s retirement Coaching for solo women entering retirement. Make these the best days of your life. Call 303-953-2344 for more information.

Zumba fitness Party yourself into shape with the Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow calorie-burning dance fitness party.

Three classes available each week at the Lakeview Event Center in Lakewood. Call 303-989-6300 or contact Tina Mylene at 720-335-2822 for class schedule.

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

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

Divorce Workshop: 5:30-7:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Covers legal, financial and social issues of divorce.

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Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay: 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. For young men ages 12-21, DeMolay offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. Contact 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: 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. Enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Contact 800-4776291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.

Grief Support Group: 6-7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd.

Have you lost someone you loved? Often walking through this time with others helps the journey. Call 303-425-9583.

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club: meets Mondays from 7-9 a.m. at Davie’s Chuckwagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., west of intersection at Kipling and 26th. Meeting fee is $5 cash, then you can purchase coffee or breakfast as you wish.

Republicans of all ages welcome. Women are welcome. People curious about the issues of the day are welcome. Website: www.JRMC2.com. Email Dan Bidstrup, President@JRMC2.com.

Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter: meets the second and fourth Monday of each month in Golden. Join girls and young women ages 10-20 to learn leadership and organizational skills in meetings with support from friends. Rewards of membership include life skills, community work and significant scholarships for college. Contact 303-204-1572.

Lakewood Elks. In Lakewood since 1949; club is celebrating its 70th anniversary year. Elks began in 1868. Lodge meetings at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at 1455 Newland St., Lakewood.

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have we seen prophets of doom and their exaggerated predictions? A significant number of predictions made by Al Gore and those of his ilk have proven false. There is no credible scientific evidence that the earth will be doomed in the next 12 years, or even the next 100 years.

Real climate scientists are not in total agreement.

Yes, there is climate change. There has always been climate change.

When I was in high school, we were warned about the coming “ice age.”

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Want some fun exercise? Learn to square dance. Call 303-973-9529.

TOPS CO 35, Arvada: a weight-loss support group. Find out how you can Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Group meets Mondays at Community in Christ Lutheran Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave. Weigh-in is from 6-6:45 p.m., followed by a meeting. Call 303-9057171.

Wheat Ridge Rotary Club: noon to 1:30 p.m. most Mondays at Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 45th and Kipling. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community. Go to www.wheatridgerotary. org.

Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club: 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. 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. Contact Fred McGehan at 303947-1565.

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: 7-8 a.m.

Tuesdays at The Arvada Center for The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Learn about community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.

it up. Now, it has changed to global warming, or just plain old climate change. At one time the earth was an uninhabitable ball of ice. There is no consensus about man’s contribution to climate change. If it were not for some global warming the Laurentide Ice Sheet would never have melted and we would not have the Great Lakes.

Perhaps our students should be made more aware of the science, and be pushing for more research rather than so called “fixes” which have not been proven.This is a very complex subject over which opinion has changed over many years. Granted, our footprint on this earth should be as minimal as possible.

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Robbie’s Hope Foundation hosts first adult-oriented event Parents’ night out to raise funds and awareness

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DATE: April 19

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s just as important for adults to be informed and aware of mental health issues that face today’s youth face as teens are.

Adults, as well as teens, need to know what resources are available, how to exercise early intervention strategies, the right questions to ask and the warning signs a youth may show if he or she is facing mental health issues, said Becky Asbury of Golden, co-chair of Evening of Hope.

Adults “are a big part of the equation” for solving mental health issues among our youth, Asbury said.

To get adults more involved, Robbie’s Hope Foundation is hosting its first adult-oriented program called Evening of Hope.

It’s a fundraiser and awarenessraiser, Asbury said.

Her hope is that everyone leaves more informed on what Robbie’s Hope Foundation is doing to solve mental health issues and teen suicides, and knowing that they can make a difference.

“Our communities are becoming more aware of suicide and mental health issues,” said Kari Eckert, executive director of Robbie’s Hope

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WHAT: The event will feature a cocktail hour and dinner. Entertainment will be provided

by Adam Clayton-Holland, a local comedian and author of “Tragedy Plus Time.” Kim Christiansen, 9NEWS anchor, will emcee the event.

Robbie Eckert was a 15-year-old sophomore at Lakewood High School when he took his own life on Oct. 11, 2018.

Robbie’s Hope Foundation was formed in his honor.

COURTESY PHOTO Foundation. “People are ready to put effort into solving this issue.”

Robbie’s Hope Foundation is a Jeffco-based organization — 501c3 status currently pending — that exists to destigmatize mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, among teens and prevent suicidal thoughts before they occur. Its goal to cut the teen suicide rate in half by the year 2028.

Founded by Kari and Jason Eckert,

COST: $75 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Robbie’s Hope Foundation and Second Wind Fund, a local nonprofit that provides mental health treatment to youth at risk of suicide at no charge.

RSVP: Deadline to register is April 12. To purchase to the event or learn more about Robbie’s Hope Foundation, visit www. robbies-hope.com. the foundation got its start following the Oct. 11, 2018, death of their 15-yearold son Robbie. He was a sophomore at Lakewood High School — a student who got good grades and was actively involved with swimming, tennis and golf.

With a tagline of “It’s Okay Not to Be Okay,” the foundation empowers teens with the tools and resources they need for student-led activism.

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“HOPEgroups provide them (teens) with a safe place where they can be open with one another,” Kari Eckert said. “These are teen-led conversations.”

Currently there are five HOPEgroups in the metro area — one in Golden, one in Palmer Lake and three in Denver. Golden’s group has an average attendance of about 60 youths between the ages of 13-18 that represent about 11 different middle and high schools in the west metro area, Kari Eckert said. They meet twice a month for about an hour and a half.

So far, “all the focus has been on the kids,” Kari Eckert said. Evening of Hope “is an opportunity for the parents to get involved.”

In the case that a teen confides in one of his or her friends about suicidal thoughts or another mental health issue, who can that friend go to for help, Asbury asked.

Teens don’t have the same resources — a trusted network of matured people, for example — that adults do, Asbury added.

Mental health issues is a crisis our community is facing, Asbury said.

“The more we can support organizations that are trying to understand, inform others and prevent teen suicide and mental health issues,” Asbury said, “in my opinion, the better.”

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Art Drop Arvada hides local art in public Drops are held the first Friday and third Saturday of the month

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Twice a month, art is scattered throughout Arvada for people to find and take home with them.

The idea is to connect the community with local artists and to get them excited about owning a piece of work.

“I was looking for a way to connect with more local artists when I was new to the community,” said Emily King, Arvada artist and founder of Art Drop Arvada. “Artists don’t tend to be the most social or extroverted people, so it can be hard to find people to connect with.”

Art Drop Arvada launched in February of 2018 and over the past year had grown a following of more than 1,200 people.

Art Drop Arvada hides local art in public and community spaces throughout the city. They post hints on Instagram to @artdroparvada so the public can follow along and join the scavenger hunt. The art is free to the first person who finds it.

The drop happens every first Friday of the month in Olde Town Arvada to coincide with the First Friday Art Walk. It happens again every third Saturday of the month at a different Arvada park.

Each drop features a different artist. The artist provides six to 12 pieces of work to be found at each drop.

“I thought it would be fun to participate within the Arvada community and give back to it a little bit,” said illustrator Ken Kokoszka, who was the featured artist at the April 5 drop in Olde Town. “On social media there is a lot of ‘look at me look at me,’ so it was kind of fun to take

Artist Ken Kokoszka hides artwork April 5 during the art drop on first Friday.

AT A GLANCE WHAT: Art Drop Arvada WHEN: Every first Friday and third Saturday of the month HUNT: Follow @artdroparvada on Instagram for clues on where art is hidden.

DROP: Visit www.artdroparvada.com to share your art with the community. a step back and not worry about a commercial aspect of it. To just create.”

The next art drop in Arvada will be April 20. To find out where, visit www.artdroparvada.com and follow @artdroparvada on Instagram.

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THEATER

“Three Billy Goats Gruff”: Runs to April 27 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Presented by Miners Alley Children’s Theatre. For tickets and showtimes, call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.

Swan Lake Act 3 and Mother Goose Fairy Tales: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 27 and 2 p.m. April 28 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets available at https://lakewood. org/tickets, at the box office or by calling 303-987-7845. Go to www. balletariel.org.

“Our Town”: Runs to April 28 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Contact 303-935-3044 or minersalley.com.

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

Sin Street Social Club: on stage through May 19 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call 720-898-7200 or go to http:// arvadacenter.org/sin-street-socialclub for showtimes and tickets.

The Rivers: A Professional Company Aerial Dance Production: 3 p.m. May 19 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/339683010089549/

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Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience: 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. In celebration of Lakewood’s 50th Anniversary, the Lakewood Cultural Center brings music from the most iconic band of the 1960s to the stage with two performances.

Tickets start at $20 at Lakewood. org/LCCPresents, 303-987-7845 or the Box Office.

Takács Quartet: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Among the preeminent string quartets playing in the world today, the GRAMMY®-winning ensemble performs with an irresistible blend of virtuosic technique and engaging personality. Call

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this week’s TOP FIVE Pride Night at Secrest: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Secrest Recreation Center, 6820 W. 66th Ave., Arvada. Pride Night at Secrest is an event exclusively for LGBTQ+ Teens and their allies. Join your peers in a safe place for activities such as basketball, Fortnite, ping pong, air hockey and more!

Art Show and Sell: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at Simms Street Recreation Center, 11706 W 82nd Ave., Arvada. Unique art pieces made by talented artists! We have something for everyone: pottery, fused glass, wood, and much more! For more information, call the Simms Street Recreation Center at 303-467-7120.

Egg Coloring with Natural Dyes: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13 at Golden History Museum and Park, 923 10th St. Make colorful Easter Eggs using natural dyes from garden plants and vegetables. Space is limited. Registration required, eventbrite.com/o/golden-history-

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Ovation West Performing Arts presents: “Singing Peace”: 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at Calvary Church, 1320 Arapahoe St., Golden.

“Singing Peace” focuses on bringing peace and compassion to the world through the power of choral singing. Tickets are $30 Adults; $26 seniors (62+), $20 Youth (18 and under), $25 groups of 10 or more and available by phone 303-674-4002 or online at www. ovationwest.org.

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2019 Gathering of the Guilds: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at American Mountaineering Museum, 710 10th St., Golden. The Colorado Arts & Crafts Society presents a day of demonstrations, workshops and presentations from local artisans.

Admission is $5 per person. For more information, contact cshaw@jeffco.us or call 720-497-7632.

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

Nostalgia by Danyl Cook: On display through April 28 at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood. Wistful and vintage are the themes behind Danyl Cook’s

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Saturday, April 13 at Colorado Christian University, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Hunt for 10,000 Easter eggs, and enjoy crafts, petting zoo, pony rides, games, music, and more. Contact Melissa Stringfellow, mstringfellow@ccu.edu, 303-963-3310 for more information.

Robbie’s Hope Foundation Inaugural Gala: 6 p.m. Friday, April 19 at the Arvada Center for Performance Arts, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. The program will feature engaging and inspirational video and talks featuring the stories and projects of the teens involved with HOPEgroups, which have been meeting twice per month since October. Tickets are $75 for individuals. Cash bar. For more information, please visit https://donate.robbies-hope.com/gala or email info@robbies-hope.com.

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Members Show: features work of Foothills Art Center members.

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Stories from Wartime Series: Diversity in the Ranks: Issues of Race in the U.S. Military: 6-8 p.m.

April 10 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Panels featuring veterans and civilians sharing personal narratives of war. Seating is limited. Learn more at www.regis.edu/About-RegisUniversity/Centers-and-Institutes/ Center-for-the-Study-of-WarExperience/War-Stories.aspx Western on Washington: A Saloon Stroll: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Don you Wild West best, stroll among Golden’s finest saloons for food and drink tastes and specials, then party at the awesome new Buffalo Rose with live music by Wood Belly. Wood Belly was the 2018 winner of the Telluride Bluegrass Band Contest.

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booths. Kids receive a free bike helmet. We will have a community ride for all ages at 12:00 pm sponsored by Bike Friendly Arvada.

Call Laina Doyle at 303.403.2555 for details.

Story Seeds Conference and Concert: April 12-13 at the American Mountaineering Center at 710 10th St., Golden. Presented by Rocky Mountain Storytelling, the 2019 event includes a conference, concert and story slam. Learn more at rmstory.org/conference/ registration/ 26th Annual Courage Walk: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13 at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden.

The event is family friendly and the one-mile walk is wheelchair accessible. Leashed pets are welcome. For more information, visit cityofgolden.net/event/26thannual-courage-walk.

Spring Fling Prairie Dog Half, 10k, 5k & Kids Dash: 8 a.m. April 14 at APEX Recreation Center, 13150 W 72nd Ave., Arvada. Go to www.

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Earth Day Celebration: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 at the Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. Beer Garden, Food Trucks, Bike Valet, Live Music, Sustainable Backyard, Fitness and Kid’s activities, Interactive Art and Vendors. Go to www.lakewood. org/EarthDay/ Celebrating Community Annual Event: 5 to 8 p.m. April 27 at the Hilton Garden Inn Arvada, 5455 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada. Beer Garden, Great food, local libations, live entertainment, great community connections, give back to five local non-profits and MUCH MORE! Go to arvadavitality.org/events/ celebrating-community-event Advancing Construction Analytics 2019: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Aging Well in the West: 9 a.m. to noon Friday, April 25 at Mile Hi Church Community Center, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. his event offers helpful information in many different areas to guide you and your loved ones through the often overwhelming process of aging in the community. Visit westmetrochamber.org/events/ aging-well-in-the-west.

Food Pantry Agape Life Church distributes free food from 10-11 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month (weather permitting) at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. ALC provides this service to all qualifying Colorado residence. Call 303-431-6481 to see if you qualify.

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Rally pushes for wage equality across genders Advocates gather in support of Equal Pay for Equal Work bill

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Three additional months is how much extra time the National Committee on Pay Equity states that it takes the average woman in a fulltime job to earn the same amount the average man in a full-time job earns in a year.

“Colorado women and their families deserve better,” said Catherine Shea, president of the Colorado Women’s Bar Association. “Pay inequity will not end unless employers take intentional steps to address it.”

On April 2, recognized as 2019’s Equal Pay Day, advocates gathered on the steps of the Colorado Capitol to show support for SB 19-085, the Equal Pay For Equal Work Act bill.

The bill, which is currently making its way through the state Legislature, would implement measures to prevent pay disparities.

The bill passed in the Colorado State Senate by a 20-to-14 vote on April 4, and now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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PHOTOS BY CHRISTY STEADMAN wages, are discouraged from talking about wages and negotiating for higher pay and do not have resources readily available to determine that they experiencing wage discrimination to begin with, said Ashley Panelli, a community organizer with 9to5, a national grassroots membership organization that advocates for women’s equality.

“But the more we speak out about workplace discrimination, the easier it will become to remedy,” Panelli said.

SB 19-085, she added, is a step in the right direction to ensure that all women are recognized as equally contributing members of society.

This bill is for the future for all Colorado women, Danielson said.

“It’s time to act now,” she said at the rally. “Not only is it the right thing to do, it will put billions back in the Colorado economy and help Coloradans save for the future.”

Sen. Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, explains SB 19-085, the Equal Pay For Equal Work Act bill, to a crowd that gathered on April 2 — 2019’s Equal Pay Day — at the steps of the capitol building in downtown Denver. To Pettersen’s left is Jessie Danielson, D-Lakewood, another sponsor of the bill.

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Ralston Valley gets first win ever over Golden in boys lacrosse

Pugh, Horan in good company with honor

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Ralston Valley freshman Nick Gates, right, avoids Golden senior Ben Brock as he looks to get off a shot during the Mustangs’ 4-3 victory over the Demons on Friday, April 5, at the North Area Athletic Complex.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — The final save of the night for Ralston Valley sophomore goalie Calvin Doucette might have very well been the biggest save of his lacrosse career.

“It all came down to that final moment,” Doucette said of the final point-blank shot by Golden junior Kevin Mulligan on Friday, April 5, at the North Area Athletic Complex. “I just had to stay patient, know where it was going and got a lucky save on it.”

The save just before the clock expired in the fourth quarter preserved a 4-3 victory for Ralston Valley over Golden, then ranked No. 6 in the CHSAANow.com Class 4A boys lacrosse rankings. It was the first win for the Mustangs’ third-year varsity program against the rival Demons.

“It’s huge for us,” Doucette said. “To beat Golden after losing to them last year, coming back tonight and fighting through to the end. Everyone contributed.”

While it took a team effort for Ralston Valley (5-2, 0-1 in 5A Jeffco League), Doucette was clearly the difference in the mind of Ralston Valley coach Nick Lewis.

“Calvin was unreal,” Lewis said. “He is a special, special kid. When he is on, he is on and it’s tough to get it by

Golden senior Joe Brock (16) is tripped up in his attempt to get off a shot against Ralston Valley. The Demons suffered a 4-3 loss in the non-league game Friday, April 5, at the North Area Athletic Complex. him. I think the story tonight is Calvin Doucette.”

Lewis reflected back to last season when Doucette got his first varsity start in net against Golden.

The Demons took a 7-4 win, but Doucette had 16 saves in the loss.

It was definitely a low-scoring affair between the Mustangs and Demons.

Ralston Valley never trailed as neither team could string together two straight goals the entire game.

Ralston Valley got goals from sopho-

more Connor Allen, freshman Davis Brickle, junior Samuel Berning and freshman Lane Kellogg. Golden senior Joe Brock, junior Garrett Landmark and sophomore Ben Kirschner scored for the Demons.

Golden sophomore goalie Kyle desGarennes was solid in net for the Demons, but a shot from Kellogg with 4:25 left in the fourth quarter was the eventual game-winning goal.

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ocal products Mallory Pugh and Lindsey Horan, members of the U.S. women’s soccer team, joined an impressive assembly of people on April 3 when they each accepted Denver Challenge Coins and personalized street signs from Denver mayor Michael B. Hancock.

A Denver Challenge Coin is the equivalent of the key to the city.

Only 30 people OVERTIME have received a Challenge Coin from Hancock and some of those people include Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter. Others who have been Jim Benton honored include John Elway, former Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Chauncey Billups, Stevie Wonder and local military servicemen and women and firefighters.

Pugh, the 20-year-old who played with Real Colorado and for three seasons at Mountain Vista High School, is the youngest American to play and score as an 18-year-old in the Olympic Games. She plays for the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League.

Horan, 24, played club soccer for the Colorado Rush and graduated from Golden High school, but did not play soccer for the school. She was the first American female soccer player to sign a professional contract directly out of high school with Paris Saint-Germain.

She has played pro soccer since 2012 and is currently on the Portland Thorns’ roster.

Pugh and Horan were in town with the national team for a friendly match on April 4 against Australia at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The game was one of the countdown matches for the FIFA Women’s World Cup this summer.

The Americans rallied to notch a 5-3 victory and Pugh came in as a sub and scored twice to spark the USA win.

Swimming and diving update Mountain Vista swimming coach Rob Nasser has come out with the first boys swimming and diving report of the spring season, so we can now provide an update and a preview of what and whom to watch from the area.

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Columbine girls soccer grabs OT win versus Arvada West

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — Columbine’s journey toward a sixth straight girls soccer Class 5A Jeffco League title officially started April 3 at the North Area Athletic Complex.

The Rebels — ranked No. 6 in the CHSAANow.com 5A girls soccer rankings — have won fifth consecutive conference titles.

“It’s definitely a goal of ours,” Columbine coach Brian Todd said of the incredible string of conference titles.

“I’m sure everyone wants to knock us off. It’s motivation in both directions for everybody.”

It did take a little overtime work to get off on the right foot this league season. Senior Tessa Barton kicked home the game-winning goal in the 4th minute of the first overtime period to give Columbine a 2-1 victory over a gritty Arvada West team.

Columbine has a piled up a 32-3-1 league record during the remarkable five-year run. The Rebels’ last conference blemish was a scoreless tie against Chatfield on April 20, 2016. Last league loss was to the rival Chargers on May 1, 2015.

“League openers are always fun and we had a pretty good crowd,” Barton said after the Rebels celebrated their 18th straight conference winning dating back to 2016. “It took a little longer than we wished with going overtime.

Arvada West is a pretty good team.”

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Arvada West senior Melissa Kostelecky (3) tries to send the ball forward against Columbine junior Peyton Weber (15) at the North Area Athletic Complex.

A-West (3-3, 0-1 in league) held a 1-0 lead at halftime. Senior Makenna Fowler scored late in the first half for the Wildcats on a great shot. However, Columbine (4-2, 1-0) settled in and put heavy offensive pressure on A-West for the remainder of the game.

Junior Peyton Weber put in the gametying goal in the 50th minute on a long shot that rocketed under the cross bar.

“I knew my team needed it,” Weber said of the equalizer. “My adrenaline was going. I saw my chance and took it.

I didn’t really think about it. I knew I just had to strike it.”

Barton scored her team-high eighth goal of the season converting on the penalty kick in the first few minutes of the overtime period.

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b a Arvada West junior Arianna Chinda (7) and Columbine junior Amanda Mohrlang (13) s race after the ball during the opening half Wednesday, April 3, at the North Area Athletic Complex. The Wildcats suffered a 2-1 overtime loss in their Class 5A Jeffco League opener.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS O “I’m proud of our girls. They got it done tonight,” Todd said. “A-West had a good team this year. They are going to have a good year.”

A-West has a weekend trip to the mountains for a non-league game. The Wildcats took a 2-0 loss to Glenwood Springs on Saturday, April 6. A-West was scheduled to return to league play against No. 9 and rival Ralston Valley on Monday, April, 8 at NAAC, after press deadline.

“It’s going to be a fun Jeffco run,” Todd said. “You can’t discount anyone in our league. We just added Valor and there are some other good tests for

everybody.”

The Rebels continued conference play Monday, April 8, at Lakewood Memorial Field against rival Dakota Ridge, also after press deadline.

“We’ve won it (league title) all three years and my senior year would mean the most to me, especially with this group of girls,” Barton said. “To win a league championship sets us closer to winning a state championship.”

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.

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Regis Jesuit, Cherry Creek and Fossil Ridge are rated as the top 5A teams and Wheat Ridge is seventh in the 4A team rankings.

Cherry Creek senior Brendan Eckerman has the fastest 5A times recorded so far this season in the 50-yard freestyle and 100 freestyle of 21.42 and 46.99, respectively, and he ranks second in the 200 freestyle. Junior Nathan Griffin of Ponderosa has the best time in the 100 backstroke of 51:11.

The 200 medley, 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relay teams of Cherry Creek have turned in the best times of the season.

Ryan Peterson of Wheat Ridge has been clocked in 20.94 in the 50 freestyle and 45.88 in the 100 freestyle to top 4A swimmers.

Of note A few area updates about individuals and teams Sebastian Anderson, a 16-year-old junior at ThunderRidge High School, signed a five-year contract with the Colorado Rapids with an option for 2024, and the defender will be added to the soccer team’s supplemental roster as a homegrown player. . . Cherry Creek’s baseball team took advantage of the seventh inning to post two victories over Mullen. The Bruins, down 9-7,

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“I had been looking for it all game,” Kellogg said of his 12th goal of the season. “We executed on offense as a unit.”

The win was a good bounce-back victory for the Mustangs after dropping their conference opener earlier in the week against Lakewood.

“A lot of kids know each other, so there is that cross-town thing,” Lewis said. “We knew it was going to be a fight. Golden played great. It was truly

scored 16 runs in the top of the seventh inning to notch a 23-9 win over the Mustangs on April 2 at Mullen. Then on April 4 at Creek, the Bruins rallied for two runs in the bottom of the seventh for an 8-7 win . . . Rock Canyon’s Grace Dunkleberger tied for medalist honors with a 1-over-par 73 at the Continental League tournament on April 1 at Lone Tree Golf Club. Rock Canyon won the event by 19 shots . . . Ralston Valley and Valor Christian tied for team honors in the Jeffco 5A golf meet at the Broadlands Golf Club on April 3 as Anju Ogi of Arvada West carded a 77 for the low individual score. Littleton won the Jeffco 4A meet the same day with Golden’s Haley Prey taking medalist honors with an 85 . . . Bobby Baltzer scored four goals as Arapahoe, the state’s top-ranked boys lacrosse team, according to CHSAANow.com, downed No. 6 Rock Canyon 10-8 on April 4 . . . A couple top 10 soccer matches ended in ties. Second-ranked Arapahoe rallied from a 2-0 deficit to earn a 2-2 overtime tie with top-ranked Grandview on April 2 while No. 9 Ralston Valley and No. 10 Columbine fought to a scoreless tie on April 4. . . 13-year-old Davis Lish of Castle Rock won the Nuggets Skills Challenge, which was held March 16 at Denver West High School.

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 303566-4083. a gritty team win.”

Ralston Valley got another huge test when it faced Erie at on Tuesday, April 9, after press deadline.

The Mustangs return to 5A Jeffco League action on Friday, April 12, against Dakota Ridge at Trailblazer Stadium.

Golden (2-5) won’t begin its conference place in the Class 4A Foothills League until April 17 when they host Englewood at NAAC. 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.

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Trash / Rubbish / Debris and Junk Removal Professional and Reliable Year Round Service Rubin (720)434-8042 Kerwin (720) 519-5559

kearhart@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Alpine Landscape Management

BILLS BOBCAT SERVICE

Weekly Mowing, Aerate, Fertilize, Spring Clean Up, Power Raking, Trim Bushes & Small Trees, Senior Discounts

720-329-9732

Grandpa Dreiling’s Lawn Service Services: Aeration, Power Rake, Full lawn care, Sprinklers turn on, repair and installation as well as landscaping installs

Contact us at: 303-877-6667 for FREE ESTIMATE or grandpaslawnservice@gmail.com

Landscaping/Nurseries

Landscaping • Yard Cleanup • Sod Concrete • Sprinklers • Fertilization Tree Trimming/Cutting • Planting Retaining Walls • Flagstone Fencing • Gutter Cleaning Power Raking • Aerating

720-436-6158

Weekly Mowing Aeration Fertilizing Hedge Trim Maintenance Serving Lakewood, Golden, Arvada & Wheatridge

John • 303-922-2670

Michael’s Handyman Services

Let Me Help You Beautify Your Home – Quality Workmanship Free Estimates • Reliable • Quick Response

Interior • Painting • Minor Home Repair Basic Plumbing & Electrical Services*

Call Michael

303-301-4420

* 10% discount with this ad *

Painting

Painting

Bob’s Painting,

Fine Grading • Material Install • Demolition Concrete Removal • Yard Clean Up Tree Trimming and Stump Grinding

Call Now - Bill 303-562-5988 TractorExpress.net Scrap Metal, Batteries, Appliances, Wiring, Scrap Plumbing/Heating, Cars/Parts, Clean out Garages/Yards, Rake, Yard work done w/chainsaw, Certified Auto Mechanical / Body Work & paint available Also can do inside or outside cleaning 303-647-2475 / 720-323-2173

Painting

Landscape & Concrete

Painting

juspainting.com • Affordable • Quality • Insured • Great Customer Service • Local Colorado Business • Interior Painting • Exterior Painting • Drywall Repair “We Specialize In Jus*Painting”

Repairs & Home Improvements 30 yrs experience Free estimates 303-450-1172

DANIEL’S PAINTING exterior • interior residential repaints Re-caulk all home complete prime all caulked areas / replace any damaged boards/ popcorn removal drywall and texture repair/fences and decks/insured and bonded

720-301-0442

PEREZ PAINTING LLC

Interior and Exterior, Front Door Refinishing.

Cabinets Restore and Refinishing.

Free Estimates

DEEDON'S PAINTING

720-298-3496

Painting

Plumbing

40 years experience Interior & Exterior painting.

References 303-466-4752

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Interior • Exterior Residential Specialist Woodworking, Decks Fences: pressure washing / Drywall patch Free Estimates • Great Winter Rates

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Call Joseph

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Landscape & Garden Sod, Rock, Mulch, Retaining Walls, Sprinklers, Sprinkler Repair, Flagstone, Fence Repair, Power Rake, Fertilize, Aeration, Yard Clean-Ups, Rock Removal, Weed Control, Shrub Trimming/Removal, Trash Hauling and Much More

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LAWN SERVICES

$$ Reasonable Rates On: $$ • Leaf Cleanup • Lawn Maintenance • Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal • Removal/Replacement Decorative Rock, Sod or Mulch • Storm Damage Cleanup • Gutter cleaning • All of your ground maintenance needs Servicing the West & North areas

Mark: 303.432.3503 Refs. avail

Long lasting Specialty Services interior & exterior Over 40 yrs. experience References and guarantees available.

Call Frank

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Free Instant Phone Quote Repair or Replace: Faucets, Sprinklers, Toilets, Sinks, Disposals, Water Heaters, Gas Lines, Broken Pipes, Spigots/ Hosebibs, Water Pressure Regulator, Ice Maker, Drain Cleaning, Dishwasher Instl., for coupons go to vertecservices.com CALL Vertec (720)298-0880

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Real Estate

Siding

Roofing/Gutters

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Each office is independently owned and operated

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Plumbing

Remodeling

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Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc. • Bath • Kitchen Remodels • Bsmt Finishes • Vinyl Windows Member of Team Dave Logan 30+ yrs. exp.

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• All Types of Siding • Windows • Storm Damage Repair • Doors • Soffit / Fascia • Gutters • Fences • Decks

Call 303-357-2548 Sprinklers

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• Service & Renovations Senior Discounts

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Dangerous Tree Removal Deadwood/Stump Removal Wood Tree Service

Family Owned & Operated Ask About Lawn Services Weekly Mowing & More

Tree/Shrub Pruning Bucket Truck Service Hauling

(303) 425-6861

• Blow Outs $40 • Aerations $40

Commercial/Residential

Tree Service

Safe, Quality, Tree Service – at a Fair Price!

Winterizations and System Startups Free Estimates

Columbine Custom Contracting 303.451.1971

- Call Dave Vaughn 720-427-7422 - davegoldenspikeroofing@gmail.com

Or Visit SidingAndWindowsCo.com For Additional Services Offered

Roofing/Gutters

Front Range Plumbing

- Call Golden Spike Roofing - We are 100% Local & Have Great References - Roofing • Siding • Paint • Windows • Gutters

303-427-TREE

“We DO Tree’s others Can’t” Sprinklers

Sprinkler Solutions Professional Installations & Repairs Sod Installations

• Gutter Clean ups $40 • Fertilization $30 • Fence Repair & Painting • Power wash decks & houses • Clean Up / Tree service • Garage Doors • Painting • Licensed Plumber

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Tony 720-210-4304 or Bryan 720-690-3718

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303-523-5859

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Tree Service JAY WHITE Tree Service on Google/Homeadvisor Pro 5 Star Rating Serving with pride since 1975 Call Jay (303)278-7119 Licensed and Insured Firewood For Sale

Majestic Tree Service 720-231-5954

Tree & Shrub Trimming, Tree Removal Stump Grinding Free Estimates/Consultations Licensed and Insured

Windows

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To Advertise call Karen 303.566.4091

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Misc. Notices

Autos for Sale

Misc. Notices

Colorado Statewide Classified Advertising Network

2001 Lexus GS300 4 door, gold, 48k, leather, loaded, moon roof, like new, rare find, 1 owner, $8,999 (720)320-4519

To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 91 Colorado newspapers for only $300, contact your local newspaper or call Colorado Press Association Network at 303-571-5117.

WANTED

COLORADO PRESS ASSOCIATION NETWORK

Cash for Mineral Rights Free, no-risk, cash offer. Contact us with the details: Call: 720-988-5617 Write: Minerals, PO BOX 3668, Littleton, CO 80161 Email: opportunity@ecmresourcesinc.com

Buy a 25-word statewide classified line ad in newspapers across the state of Colorado for just $300 per week.

Ask about our frequency discounts!

Contact this newspaper or call Colorado Press Association Network 303-571-5117

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo quartered, halves and whole

719-771-8742

Misc. Notices Arvada Church of God 7135 West 68th Avenue 1 time food bank for the Arvada Area Providing Food, Hygiene Items and Gift Cards Available one time only Call Carmen Terpin at 303-232-6146

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES MERCHANDISE Firewood

WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN OF AMERICA. A social club offering many exciting activities and life long friendships.

Social hours for all areas of Metro Denver.

Visit Widowedamerica.org for details In your area!

2010 Red Honda Civic LX

4 door, actual mileage 22,084 1 owner, All Maintenance Records excellent condition, best one in Colorado 26 MPG city, 39 highway $11,500 negotiable Wes 303-470-8730

Visit us online under the “Reader Services” tab to find locations to pick up your local paper Lawn and Garden New Echo Leaf Blower PB2520, $130 (on sale at the store now for $160).

Wireless Digital Intercom. 4 units, CE & FCC certified, sells for $300 online. Asking $150 obo. 303 688-9171 Patio Umbrella with zipper cover and plastic weighted stand with 4 matching chair cushions $200 (303)841-0606

Miscellaneous Mount Olivet in Wheat Ridge - Niche # 119 for two Cremains in the Circle Mausoleum; The first mausoleum built at Mt. Olivet In an open & peaceful area with easy access. Asking $6900 Call 303-422-3318 ME.

Wanted to Buy Split & Delivered $300 a cord Stacking available extra $35 Christmas Trees available at Sedalia Conico and Jar Mart in Sedalia Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

PETS

Horse & Tack Boarding for Retired Horses

High quality, low cost all-inclusive Horse Boarding for retired and senior horses.

Contact Blue Rose Ranch 303-796-7739 Springfield, CO www.bluerosehorseretirement.org

TRANSPORTATION

Cash for all Vehicles!

Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s Any condition • Running or not Under $500

(303)741-0762

Cell: (303)918-2185 for texting

Bestcashforcars.com

Sell your merchandise on this page $25 for 2 weeks in 16 papers and online 303-566-4091 Wanted

Cash for all Vehicles!

Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s Any condition • Running or not Under $500

(303)741-0762

Cell: (303)918-2185 for texting

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DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-1744.

20 years of service

SELL YOUR COLLECTION (OR ADD TO IT!!)

To Advertise call Karen 303.566.4091 kearhart@coloradocommunitymedia.com

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To Advertise call Ann-Marie 303.566.4070

   NOW HIRING    The Sonshine Center (Infant Care & Early Childhood Learning Center), a ministry of Faith Bible Chapel, has immediate openings for:

• Teacher

ameyn@coloradocommunitymedia.com

NOW HIRING!

Over 20 electrical companies hiring for electrical apprentices, drivers, managers, safety, warehouse, and more! No experience required!

100s of job openings & on-site interviews available.

Electrical Industry Career Fair Dates: Thursday, April 25 3 - 6PM

• Group Leader • Teacher Assistant • Substitute Teacher Pay is competitive and full-time positions are benefit-eligible. Application may be downloaded from www.faith.church/apply.

Please call 303.424.2121 ext. 95627 or email HR@faith.church for more information.

@ IECRM Main Campus 11429 Pearl St. Northglenn, CO 80233

Career Opportunities: CNAs LPNs RNs

We cherish you, so you cherish our residents.

Rewarding Work & Career Growth

For more information about specific shifts, please call the community.

Arbor View 303.403.3100 (Arvada)

Cambridge 303.232.4405

Providing exceptional person-centered care

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Visit jobs.vivage.com for all current openings

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303.238.3838 12136 West Bayaud Avenue, Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80228

*We employ individuals without discrimination regarding race, creed, national origin, gender or disability.

Christopher House 303.421.2272 (Wheat Ridge)

Harmony Pointe 303.238.1275

@ IECRM Main Campus 11429 Pearl St. Northglenn, CO 80233

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PUT A SPARK IN YOUR CAREER! RSVP: iecrm.org/careerfair19

Career Training

Come find out why you should work withVivage!

Thursday, May 30 3 - 6PM

Help Wanted

AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training. Financial Aid for qualified students - Career placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-6861704

Help Wanted

We’re Hiring Store Associates 11505 W Belleview Ave Littleton, CO 80127

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LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com

Career Pathing 

Help Wanted

Maintenance and Barn Staff Littleton Equine Medical Center is in search of an individual with a strong maintenance background.

Electrical, mechanical, HVAC and/or landscaping experience is preferred. Full time, year-round position including weekends, salary will depend on experience.

Maintenance duties are combined with daily upkeep of our hospitalized patients.

Call 303.794.6359 or email employment@littletonequine.com, ask for Dave Ermish or Monica Graham

Associate Discount Program

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Classifieds

Wheatridge Manor 303.238.0481 (Wheat Ridge)

Call Karen at 303.566.4091

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To Advertise call Karen 303.566.4091

kearhart@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Home for Sale

Office Rent/Lease

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*when purchasing another home *1% fee if selling only *+ buyer agent co-op

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720-560-1999 charlespaeplow@yahoo.com

Cornerstone Homes Realty

call, text, or e-mail

Income/Investment Property ®

This remarkable offering is located about 30 miles west of Ft. Collins on the banks of the Cache la Poudre River and offers 16 rental cabins, RV & tent sites, general store w/ gas pumps, the Canyon Grille, an outdoor recreation area and on-site fishing. The resort provides a nice income, but it’s time to find a new owner. $1,600,000.

Call Andrew Dodgen.

Fuller Real Estate, 5300 DTC Pkwy., #100 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

Guest Lodge For Sale

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE Beautiful 4,744 SF office available just minutes west of Golden, Access I-70, exit 254. Pay $3,999/ MO (2018) gross for full-service Sub-Lease thru 5/21. Zoned P-D. Office furnishings available (nego).

Home for Sale Southwest Nebraska Home with 2 garages $45,000 cash, small town living in Fishing, Hunting, Boating and Retirement Community 970-472-5978

RENTALS 523 PARK POINT DRIVE, GOLDEN CO.

JD Belanger Summit Commercial Brokers 720-600-9084 ®

Located just off the NWC of South Wadsworth Blvd. & W. Mississippi Avenue, this value-focused office space offers affordable space while maintaining excellent proximity to the exciting BelMar Shopping District. Various plans available from 1,264 SF to 14,236 SF. Offered at $13-$14/SF FSG. Call John Becker, Mike Haley or David Gagliano.

Fuller Real Estate, 5300 DTC Pkwy., #100 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

Lakewood Office Space For Lease

Homes Thornton Home for rent on golf course gated 55+ community. Clubhouse, restaurant, pools. $3,000/month.

Call or text 303 931 5394 for photos and more information.

Office Rent/Lease VARIOUS OFFICES 100-2,311 sq.ft. Rents from $200-$1750/month.

Full service.

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Wasson Properties 719-520-1730

Roommates Wanted

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Want to share your house or apartment in the Thornton Area Will pay $625/month Prefer female Call (303)650-3031

FIND YOUR NEXT SPOT!

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