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Jeffco teachers join thousands of state educators to protest at state Capitol P4 AN ARVADA ORIGINAL: Community says goodbye to schools and city booster Bill Ashton P6

POPCORN TIME: Olde Town movie theater reopens with some upscale additions P17

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‘It’s a joy for me to be here celebrating 60 years, which is a time I never thought we’d reach. My heart is overwhelmed by all the relationships we’ve developed over the years.’

John Bandimere Jr. | West Metro Chamber Hall of Fame inductee | P10 INSIDE

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Sheriff honors fallen deputy

Five questions with Julie Southern Arvada resident, mother, girl scout volunteer

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

You’re a Girl Scout volunteer. Why is that somewhere you want to dedicate your time?

I’ve been involved with Girl Scouts for five years now and going into the third year with Outdoor Adventure Club. With Girl Scouts you get diverse walks of life. I always thought Girl Scouts was just cookies.

But I really love what Girl Scouts is trying to do. How they are trying to grow and change to keep their legacy.

It’s not just sit and get. It’s applying things to every day life and the bigger community picture. The new motto is GIRLs — go getter, innovator, risk taker and leader. It’s neat to see Girl Scouts go beyond crafts and volunteering. All of those things are great.

But to just get out and be wild in the wilderness and see what that means to the girls is a great addition.

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Julie Southern and her daughter, Becca, get outside at a Girl Scouts event.

How did you get involved in the scouts?

I was never a Girl Scout growing up. But my daughter got involved when she was in third grade. I help lead certain journeys.

For example, to be able to get the fitness badge you not only need to learn what it means to eat healthy, but you have someone come in and coach you through an event. I coached our troop through two cycles of lacrosse because I volunteer coached lacrosse at Ralston Valley for a little bit and I used to play lacrosse. I volunteer as needed with my skill set. But the most involved thing I’m doing right now is the Outdoor Adventure Club.

ally cool. We just finished our second year of programming. It’s repelling.

It’s caving. It’s wilderness survival.

It’s learning how to take a tarp and make a mummy bag to survive in the winter. It’s archery. It’s canoeing and kayaking and paddle boarding and fire starting. And just amazing adventures. And then what’s really cool is it’s challenged by choice. So maybe you’re not a repeller, maybe you’re not a rock climber, but you have multiple opportunities to climb and take yourself a little bit further each time.

And if holding the rope for a belay is the closest you want to get, that’s OK too. It’s so amazing to see these middle and high school girls be stretched and encourage one another. It’s really an amazing program.

What is Outdoor Adventure Club?

It’s trying to inspire girls to stay in Girl Scouts longer and to get outside. They noticed that Girl Scouts start dropping off right around that high school level. This is a way to reach out to those cadets and seniors and get them involved and also challenge them to be outside. It’s re-

Why is a program like that important for middle and high school girls?

I find that so many girls, even here in Colorado, don’t go outside. They aren’t challenged to be outside. They are told outside is scary. This is really cool because there are some structures, but it is neat to see what they do with it; how far do

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they take it? How do they challenge themselves? How do they challenge each other? How do they engage in that? It’s an extension of learning.

It’s our backyard and surprisingly a lot of these girls just don’t get that opportunity. To be able to see education in nature and see that natural flow of learning about river and then go canoeing in one. It’s just so fun and neat to see them pick up those skills and to show someone else the skills they learned.

What words of wisdom do you have for a family who is interested in scouting?

I’d encourage others to check out scouting. It’s really interesting. If you check out a troop and it’s not your natural fit, there’s others. Each troop has its own vibe.

It’s been a really good home for my daughter. In our troop we have six different schools represented. It’s a cool safe place for girls to experience life together. I’m shocked at how wellmanaged, and well-organized and neat the experience my daughter has been able to have there. I really love where they’re going.

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The Adams County Sheriff ’s Office will honor Deputy Heath Gumm with a May 8 memorial, placing the fallen deputy’s name on plaque in their headquarters.

The memorial ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. May 8 in the Adams County Sheriff ’s Office, 332 N. 19th Ave. Brighton.

Sheriff Michael McInGumm tosh will place Gumm’s name on the Dale R. McLaughlin Memorial, located in the Adams County Sheriff ’s headquarters. McIntosh is expected to say a few words, as will a guest speaker, and will present a wreath for the memorial.

Gumm, 31, was shot and killed late on Jan. 24 in a backyard near 87th and Edison Street in unincorporated Adams County.

He was given a Feb. 2 sendoff in a Lafayette church by police and emergency responders from around Colorado. Outside that ceremony, thousands more gathered to honor the fallen deputy and support his family.

Gumm lived in Westminster with his wife and family members.

Gumm served with the Cripple Creek Police Department and joined the Adams County Sheriff ’s Office in 2012, serving for four years.

He was posthumously promoted to the rank of detective.

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Library foundation launches naming rights program New Edgewater branch offers chance to create lasting legacy STAFF REPORT

Individuals, families, organizations, corporations and more can honor and recognize an event or someone special in their lives with a range of naming options available for a new library being built in Edgewater.

Donors who give from $5,000 to $50,000 can name major areas and ser-

vice offerings in the library.

For those who give between $1,000 and $5,000, name recognition will be given for providing access to updated technology and other library amenities.

Individual donations will be recognized on a special donor wall inside the library.

“We’re excited to launch this program in conjunction with construction of the new library in Edgewater,” Jefferson County Library Foundation board member Tami Bandimere said in a news release. “These naming opportunities allow donors to support library services and create a living legacy in Jefferson County.”

Construction on the new library

HAVE A NAME IDEA? Contact Rebecca Winning at 303-275-2203 or Rebecca.winning@jeffcolibrary.org, or go to jeffcolibrary.org/Edgewater-project. began in March, and the grand opening of the new library and Civic Center is planned for the fall. Residents can expect to see a modern, 10,000-square-foot library with expanded hours, plenty of books and materials (including Spanish), designated areas for children, teens and adults, dynamic programming, access to computers and the Internet, free Wi-Fi, and bilingual staff to help patrons navigate the increas-

ingly complex world of information and technology.

In addition, the library will serve as a Family Place, a center for early childhood information, parent education, early literacy, socialization and family support. Based on a recognized model of comprehensive family-centered services, the Edgewater Library Family Place will be the first of its kind in Jefferson County.

The naming program is presented by the Jefferson County Library Foundation and Jefferson County Public Library. Money raised will support enhancements to the building and its amenities.

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As Warm Weather Arrives, What Are the Different Ways to Cool a Home?

Although I’m not in the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) business, I do have a pretty good understanding of the different methods of cooling a home, so I thought maybe I’d review them.

I welcome input from HVAC experts, and maybe I’ll have an update/ correction for you next week.

The most widely adopted method of cooling — what we call “air conditioning” — involves a compressorbased system of refrigeration using the same technology as in your kitchen refrigerator. A chemical called a refrigerant (formerly Freon, before it was outlawed by the EPA) circulates from inside the home to outside and back again, absorbing and releasing heat in the process. Outdoors, the refrigerant cools and then re-enters the home, to repeat the cycle.

In a typical installation, the chiller (or “evaporator”) is positioned within a forced air furnace which functions as the air handler to move household air across the coils containing the refrigerant. As the refrigerant cools the air, it absorbs the home’s heat and then flows to the outdoor compressor where the refrigerant is forced back into its chilled state, releasing that heat into the outdoors. This is similar to your kitchen refrigerator, except that your refrigerator is releasing the heat into the room (behind the refrigerator) instead of outdoors.

In homes without a forced air furnace, the A/C system has its own air handler which takes in the air from the house, chills it, and redistributes it back into the house. One such application would be a home with hot water heat and, thus, no ductwork that could be

used for air conditioning. In such a home, the A/C compressor might be roof-mounted, and the air handler and ductwork located in the attic, with ducts to distribute the chilled air into different rooms and another duct bringing air back to the air handler. The cooled air will naturally settle downward, cooling lower floor(s) without ductwork.

A/C compressors, however, require a lot of electricity, making this the most expensive method of cooling. In a dry climate like Colorado, an economical option is evaporative cooling.

It has no compressor, just a fan and a water pump. The more common name for this method is “swamp cooler.”

If you’ve noticed how a rain storm quickly lowers the outdoor temperature, you’ve experienced evaporative cooling. Water, it turns out, is a good refrigerant, absorbing heat as it evaporates, but it can only evaporate effectively when the humidity is low. That’s why you don’t hear of evaporative cooling being used in Houston, New York, or any other locale where high humidity makes it harder for water to evaporate.

A swamp cooler, which is usually roof or window mounted, draws in the hot outdoor air, passing it over a water-saturated membrane, then directs that cooled air into the house. For it to work properly, one or more windows have to be opened a few inches to allow air to escape, because, unlike with a compressor-based air conditioner, the swamp cooler is pumping air into the house instead of recirculating the air that is already

Hardwood Flooring May Be the Rage, But Condo Owners May Be Having Second Thoughts About It, Due to Noise A client of mine fell in love with a condo, partly because of its hardwood flooring. But within weeks of moving into it, he’s now thinking of selling. Why? Because the hardwood flooring in the apartment above him transmits the sound of both human and canine feet late into the evening and even after midnight.

In addition, the neighbor below him is com-

plaining about the sound my client makes when he and his dog move about on their hardwood floors.

This raises a couple interesting questions.

First of all, is there a better way to construct a building’s floors to avoid the transmission of sound from hardwood flooring? Second, can a broker list such a condo without revealing this annoyance as a “material defect”?

in the house. If leaving windows open makes you feel insecure, there are ways to secure a window so that it is open the optimal four inches but can’t be opened any further.

On the negative side, an evaporative cooler requires more maintenance and uses lots of water. Those membranes absorb dirt and dust and need to be rinsed or replaced twice a season or more, which can be tricky when the unit is roof-mounted. On the positive side, it is healthier for you (and your wood furniture) to live with 30% or higher humidity created by a swamp cooler than the 10% or lower humidity created by air conditioning.

A whole house fan is a great complement to either method of cooling. Before turning on the A/C or swamp cooler when returning to a very hot house, you can use a whole house fan to quickly flush that heat out of your house, by leaving a lower door or window open and turning on the whole house fan which is located in your uppermost ceiling, such as a second floor hallway. You might also use the whole house fan (on a low setting) at night instead of air conditioning

when the outside air is below, say, 65 degrees, leaving windows safely cracked open.

A third method of cooling is the heat pump or mini-split system, which we installed at Golden Real Estate and which I described at great length in my January 4th column, which you can read online at www.JimSmithColumns.com. It combines the low maintenance of a compressor-based A/C with an energy economy close to that of a swamp cooler. Like A/C compressors, mini-splits have SEER ratings, but, whereas A/C systems have ratings under 20, you can find mini-splits with 30 or higher SEER ratings — and a mini-split also functions as a heating system in the winter, without using ductwork.

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Jeffco teachers take to the Capitol in hopes of better education funding Colorado currently ranks 42nd in the nation in per pupil funding

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Thousands of educators from Jefferson and Douglas counties descended on the state Capitol April 26 to demand better funding for public education in the state of Colorado.

“I am fed up with living paycheck to paycheck,” Rhiannon Wenning teacher at Jefferson Junior/Senior High said while standing on the steps of the capitol building. “I am fed up that my students don’t have the resources they need to be successful. I am fed up with the attacks on our profession and public schools. And I am honored to stand in solidarity with all of you.

To stand up for our kids and demand the schools our students deserve.”

The educators, dressed in red, chanting “you have left me no choice, now I use my teacher voice,” joined the hundreds who have already lobbied at the Colorado State Capitol this month pressuring lawmakers to address education funding and protect the Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA).

In Jefferson County, the number of teachers that called in to take the day off was great enough to cause the district to close schools for the day.

Over the past several months, school superintendents across Colorado have been working in partnership with school boards and community groups to call attention to the dire public school funding issues in the state.

Colorado currently ranks 42nd in the nation in per pupil funding, approximately $2,500 per student less than the national average.

A letter singed by 16 Colorado superintendents, including Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jason Glass read, “We strongly believe that our students, our communities, and our educators should receive the supports and compensation they deserve” The letter also lays out some statistics, including that 95 percent of teacher salaries are below the standard of living in rural Colorado and that there is close to $18 billion dollars in school construction needs across the state.

“Our teachers’ voices deserve to be heard in the fight for fair and equitable state funding,” the letter reads.

“We honor our teachers, and all of the educators who serve our students and our communities each day. As they take action over the next several days, and into the future, we urge parents and all concerned Coloradans to contact state legislators to ask them to increase funding for K-12 education in Colorado.”

On the steps of the Capitol building the morning of April 26, Colorado Governor candidate Cary Kennedy — endorsed by the Colorado Education

The Colorado State Capitol was met by thousands of educators April 26, seeking better funding for public education.

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State Representative Jessie Danielson told educators protesting at the capitol April 26, “We’re inside and we’re listening to you. We value what you do for Jefferson County and the whole state.”

Colorado Governor candidate Cary Kennedy stood on the steps of the state capitol April 26 and told educators, “Your voice matters. Your union matters ... We need to give you a raise.”

Association — told educators that their voice matters.

“We need to give teachers and educators a raise and the professional pay that you deserve,” Kennedy said.

“We need to reward you and compensate you for your skill and your experience and you commitment to supporting all of our kids. We need to give you the retirements security you have earned. We need to give you the support and resources so that you can support your kids’ learning.

So that you can give them the opportunity and inspire in them a love of learning.”

Wenning also spoke about the lack of resources.

“We have great public schools in Colorado, but in too many communities they are not given the resources they need for their students to be successful,” she said.

“This has created haves and havenots among our children and that is not right. Today we are here to send our message loud and clear to the Colorado legislature, to the voters, to our cities and towns, and to our entire community that we do not have With the day off from school, students enough money for our schools and also joined along with teachers at the that needs to change now.”

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Remembering Bill Ashton Long-time Arvada West teacher and an advocate for historic Olde Town

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Bill Ashton was a guy that supported and encouraged.

He was giving and kind He believed in education and believed in his students.

He had an expanded definition of family.

He was an Arvada original.

These are the things former students, colleagues and friends remember about Ralph “Bill” Ashton, who died Ashton April 18, at the age of 88.

After graduating from Arvada High School in 1947, and University of Colorado Boulder in 1951, Ashton started his career as a high school science teacher in the small towns of Sedgwick and Haxtun, Colorado. After a short stint in Coronado, California, he finally settled in Jefferson County in 1960, where he taught at Jefferson High School for three years.

He then helped open Arvada West High School in 1963 and spent 23 of his

32 year teaching career there.

“A lot of people remember him for his chemistry class,” said Robert Bishop, current principal of Arvada West High School. “It sounded like he really connected with a range of learners.

He was the kind of teacher that helped kids make the decisions that helped form their lives and careers.”

One of those students is Dale Anderson, who took Ashton’s chemistry class in the `60s.

“You didn’t have to be a top chemistry student for him to support you,” Anderson said. “He was very supportive and encouraging and respected you as a student. He just took a sheer interest in us as people.”

Anderson kept in touch with Ashton throughout is career, which found him as principal of Arvada West during the 1990s and then again when the Arvada West Foundation was formed years later.

“Even though he was a friend and occasionally I would call him by his first name, everyone referred to him as Mr. Ashton,” Anderson said. “To me, that shows a lot of respect for the man.”

While at Arvada West, Ashton chartered the Honor Society and the Arvada West Interact Club, a club that initiated the Arvada Alive CPR training. In 1987, he received both the Arvada West Area Distinguished Teacher and Colorado Educator for

Jefferson County awards. In 2015, Ashton was inducted into the Arvada West High School Foundation Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the school and community.

He also helped form the foundation, which focuses on raising scholarship funds for students.

“I know Bill really valued education in general and I know that he was supportive of students on any way he could,” said Mike Campbell, current president of the foundation and former student of Ashton. “That’s why he was such a key role of the foundation and continued to be involved once he retired.”

Campbell recalled that to Ashton, the foundation was his family; the A-West staff and students were his family; the historical society was his family.

“I think in some ways, he even saw the city more like his family,” Campbell said.

Outside of teaching, Ashton was very involved in the community. He was a member of Arvada Rotary Club from 1974 to 2000, serving as president from 1983-1984. He was on the Jeffco Federal Credit Union Board from 1970 to 1990, and chairman during construction of the 355 Union Building.

A longtime advocate of Historic Olde Town Arvada, Ashton was a charter member of the Arvada Historical Society, serving as president

IN HIS MEMORY Contributions can be made to the Arvada Historical Society, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada, CO 80002, the Arvada West High School Foundation for the Bill Ashton Science Scholarship, P.O. Box 1677, Arvada, CO 80001-1677, or the Arvada Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 171, Arvada, CO 80001.

from 1995-1997, and chairman for the H Arvada Flour Mill Annex Project. e He also served on committees for the — Olde Town Walking Tour, Olde Town b Historic Districts, McIlvoy Park and C Pavilion, the Gold Strike Park Master Plan, the McIlvoy House Restoration, e 2 and the Forward Arvada Building fi Corporation.

He was treasurer of the Pro Arvada S Committee in 1991 and pushed for the expansion of the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, City Hall, and Ralston Road to Sheridan.

Ashton was recognized by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce as Man of the Year in 1994, and is named in Profiles of Arvada for the First 100 Years published in 2004.

“He’s a guy that doesn’t come along very often these days,” Bishop said.

“He just gave a tremendous amount back to his community throughout his life. There aren’t many people like that any more. Very few and far between.”

RALLY TO MAKE JEFFCO NICER PLACE FOR ALL STUDENTS

High school students from across Jefferson County gathered at Dakota Ridge High School on April 27 to participate in the 2018 edition of the Day without Hate. The district-wide event is a student-led effort to promote nonviolence, unity, ad respect.

Performers included Arvada West Sparkles, Zach Gerard from Golden High School, Emilee Cunningham from Dakota Ridge High School, Wynsor Beal from Arvada West High School, Shades of Blue from Ralston Valley High School, guest speakers, and videos created by Jeffco students. To see more photos and a video of Gerard’s rendition of the National Anthem, go to GoldenTranscript.net.

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Wildland firefighters thank MillerCoors for support Bronze statue unveiled to show gratitude

Storm King Mountain near Glenwood Springs.

“There’s not a day that goes by that you don’t think about that,” said Dunbar’s mother Sandy on April 25 at the Coors Brewery in Golden. “The Wildland Firefighter Foundation has been near and dear to my heart for all these years.”

On April 25, the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and MillerCoors unveiled a bronze statue at the brewery in Golden — a token of the foundation’s gratitude for MillerCoors’ Protect Our West program. In the four years since the program’s inception, MillerCoors has donated more than $1 million dollars to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.

The foundation is a nonprofit that

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Doug Dunbar was a saxophonist.

He was an honor student at Southern Oregon College. He was athletic — he especially enjoyed skiing and baseball. His favorite team was the Colorado Rockies.

Dunbar was a member of the Prineville Hotshots from Oregon. At age 22, he was one of the 13 wildland firefighters who lost their life in the South Canyon Fire July 6, 1994, on

provides emergency support to the families of firefighters who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. It was created in the aftermath of the South Canyon Fire.

“This is monumental for our foundation,” said Burk Minor, the executive director of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.

MillerCoors brings awareness to the amazing work and sacrifices of wildland firefighters that is often not recognized, Minor said.

“It’s incredibly important for us to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. This is especially important in Colorado since this is our largest employee footprint,” said Gloria

Schoch, community affairs lead for MillerCoors. “We’re thrilled to expand the program in Colorado this summer to support our Colorado firefighters and their families.”

From June through August, MillerCoors will donate 25 cents to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation for every case of Coors Banquet sold. Colorado joins Arizona, northern California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington where the Protect Our West program has already been implemented.

“Colorado has never forgotten,” Dunbar said of the sacrifices made in the 1994 South Canyon Fire. “It’s very important nowadays for the support to be there for our firefighters.”

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Jefferson Center opens new crisis center Takes over facility previously run by Arapahoe House

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There’s no way for a person to plan when and where they’re going to experience a crisis. Which means that those who are trained to help, like the staff of the Jefferson Center, have to go wherever they’re needed.

“Our clinicians meet with those in crisis and do all they can to work with them and come up with a plan,” said Matthew Enright, a licensed psychologist with the Center.

“We conduct interviews in hallways or in the emergency room, where there’s no privacy and anyone can hear what they’re going through.”

Oftentimes, mental health and substance abuse are interrelated issues, and a crisis can be brought on because of substances like alcohol or drugs.

But following the shuttering of metro-area treatment program Arapahoe House in January, there has been a void

The new Crisis and Recovery Center in Wheat Ridge has 30 beds for people who experience substance abuse withdrawal. There are 22 beds for men, and eight for women.

PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER in Jefferson County for those going through withdrawal.

The Jefferson Center, a nonprofit organization that serves Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin counties residents with emotional problems and/ or serious mental illnesses, is stepping up to fill the gap.

Starting with reopening the former Arapahoe House location at 4643 Wadsworth Blvd. in Wheat Ridge and turning it into the organziation’s new Crisis and Recov-

ery Center.

“We worked with Arapahoe House before, but we’ve never done withdrawal services like this before,” said Dr. Harriet Hall, CEO and president of the Jefferson Center. “When they shut down, we started discussing taking up this work as well, because so many people with mental health issues also deal with substance abuse.

And we’ve found splitting up these services just doesn’t

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Employees at the Jefferson Center’s new Withdrawal Management program work to help people dealing with substance abuse at the program’s new home in Wheat Ridge. work.”

Under the new setup the Center’s crisis walk-in center and mobile crisis team, formerly housed on Union Boulevard in Lakewood, has made a home on the second floor of the building, and the new Withdrawal Management program is located on the first floor. Both programs offer services all day, every day of the year, and the location now provides a one-stop shop for law en-

forcement and hospitals.

“Now our local hospitals and police departments can take people that need help here instead of filling emergency rooms, which is so often the only resort,” said Catherin Hoich, director of substance use and co-occurring services at the newly opened center. “We have 28 employees that serve 20 beds during the week and 30 SEE CENTER, P9

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ack when 75 percent of people diagnosed with a mental illness were sent to hospitals — or were kept in isolation in family homes as an embarrassing secret — three part-time administrators and one part-time psychiatrist decided to go on an innovative adventure.

It was on April 30, 1958, when these four started the Jefferson Center for Mental Health in the basement of the Jefferson County courthouse. It served as an affordable, outpatient treatment close to home.

“It’s exciting to see how far we’ve come,” said Jeanne Oliver, the Jefferson Center’s vice president of marketing and development. “Even

though some stigmas still exist, thankfully, it’s now OK for people who have or know someone who has a mental health or substance use issue to talk about it and seek help.”

In its 60th year, the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, a nonprofit organization, is the community’s go-to resource to support individuals and families struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorders. It offers a variety of programs and comprehensive services for people of all ages, from severe disorders to one-time emotional issues.

“We’re a part of the community and we’re committed to the health of the community. Being connected to our community helps us understand what the needs are so we’re able to develop the solutions to meet those needs,” Oliver said. “Responding to critical community needs has always been a part of our mission and we’ll continue doing that long into the future.”

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during the weekend.”

People in need of the Withdrawal Management program’s services can be taken to the location by themselves, police offers, medical professionals, or can be picked up by center staff.

“For us, it’s important that we offer more than food and a bed, and we really emphasize connecting people to substance abuse services outside of our facility,” Hoich said. “The majority of people we see may not decide to continue with these ongoing services, but we want them to be aware of the holistic options that can help attain and maintain sobriety.”

Having these two areas of the Jefferson Center’s mission in one place

will hopefully make it easier for everyone to get the help they need, Enright said.

“We have a no wrong door policy here,” he said. “It means that no matter who a person sees here, they will be helped with the issue they’re facing.”

The Crisis and Recovery Center has been open for around two weeks, and staff are still working on perfecting the work and organizational flow.

Currently, the goal is to inform the community about the work being done at the new facility.

“There is such a stigma around both mental illness and substance abuse, and many people have a very negative opinion of people dealing with substance abuse,” Hoich said.

“Substance abuse is a chronic illness, and it is treatable. And we want to help do that.”

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The event will celebrate the center’s 60th anniversary and spotlight Dr. Harriet L. Hall, the CEO and president of the Jefferson Center. Funds raised from the event will benefit the center’s substance use disorder services and mental health first aid.

Highlights of the evening include cocktails, a silent auction, dinner and the celebration program.

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One in five people will experience a mental health or substance use disorder in any given year.

These people could be a parent, child, sibling, neighbor or coworker. He or she could be a “veteran with PTSD, a senior feeling lonely, a middleaged person out of work or a family dealing with divorce,” said Becky Carr, the foundation’s board chair.

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West Metro chamber inducts 2018 hall of fame class Organizations like Bandimere and Jefferson Center honored

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Leaders from all over Jefferson County gathered to honor five of their peers who have spent a lifetime giving back to the county and its residents at the West Metro Chamber’s fourth annual Jefferson County Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

The Chamber inducted Fran Baker, John Bandimere Jr., Steve Burkholder, Dr. Harriet Hall, Donald Tallman on April 24 at the Vista at Applewood Golf Course.

“We’re honoring five outstanding individuals here today,” said Pam Bales, president and CEO of the Chamber.

“This is our first time under our new name and logo, which we hope will bring our work to a lot more people.”

Hosted by CBS4’s Dave Aguilera, the festival was not only a time to network with county leaders and organizers but celebrate the lasting effects these people have had.

“It’s incredible to be a part of this event,” said Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul, who was on hand to introduce Baker. “Not only has she touched the lives of people like myself, but our entire city and county.”

Get to know the five inductees here: Fran Baker Who she is: Baker is the Executive Director of Enrichment for the Gold Crown Foundation. She oversees program development, community

Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul introduces Fran Baker at the West Metro Chamber’s hall of fame induction ceremony on April 24.

PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER outreach and fundraising efforts.

She was a Title One Reading Teacher and Literacy Coach in Jeffco for nine years before Baker started to lead a needs assessment for the planning, designing and implementation of the Enrichment programs for the Gold Crown Foundation’s Field House.

She worked to develop the relationship with Jefferson County schools to establish programming during the school day, which has served thousands of students from neighboring elementary and middle schools.

In her spare time, Fran enjoys being outdoors, traveling and most of all, spending time with her husband Ray and their five children and nine grandchildren.

What she said: “We serve kids through athletic programs, and many of these kids haven’t found success in

educational programs before. People ask what the secret is, and I say it is consistency, change and a positive attitude. Not only does this give the kids a bright future, but all of us one as well.”

John Bandimere Jr. Who he is: For the past 60 years, Bandimere Jr. has been the driving force behind the successful Bandimere Speedway team as the secondgeneration owner and operator of the quarter-mile drag strip that bears his family’s name.

In 1958, his father and mother, John Sr. and Frances, founded the speedway west of Denver. Originally called the Safety Proving Grounds of America and built as a location for testing the limits of the automobile in a safe environment, especially for young people,

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Most recently, Bandimere’s official title became Chairman of the Board as well as CSO — Chief Spiritual Officer. He’s also been involved on multiple Jeffco boards, including the Guaranty Bank West Advisory Board, West Metro Chamber Board, National Hot Rod Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Cherry Hills Community Church, and Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame Advisory Board.

What he said: “It’s a joy for me to be here celebrating 60 years, which is a time I never thought we’d reach.

My heart is overwhelmed by all the relationships we’ve developed over the years. I’m especially grateful to my family, which has kept the speedway together and going for so long. I’m truly blessed.”

Steve Burkholder Who he is: Burkholder is a founding and current board member of the Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) Jeffco. The organization’s mission is to positively impact school readiness and long-term learning for two-and three-year olds from high risk and vulnerable families. He is also a founding board member of a recently formed organization, the Jeffco Human Services Foundation, whose mission is “Moving from poverty to prosperity—one child, one family at a time.”

Burkholder was also the Lakewood Mayor from 1999-2007. During his tenure, he was president of the Colorado Municipal League, was a member of the Metro Mayors Executive Committee and was the chair of numerous committees in the National League of Cities. He is also a past chairman of the board of the West Metro Chamber and the founding chairman of Leadership Jefferson County, now in its 35th year..

Burkholder grew up in metro Denver and moved to Lakewood in 1963.

He and his wife, Anne, will celebrate 54 years of marriage this August and have two grown children as well as four grandchildren.

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What he said: “I’ve had great opportunities to learn and experience, and it’s really highlighted the importance of being part of a community.

We’re facing many challenges as a nation, and we have the opportunity every day to bring civility back to our lives and set an example. And there’s no better place to start doing that then in our county.”

Dr. Harriet Hall Who she is: Hall’s defining contribution to the community has been her advocacy and commitment to making a difference in the lives of people with mental health disorders, their families and the community.

During her 34 years as Jefferson Center CEO and President, Hall has worked to reduce the stigma of mental illness, to bring the public’s attention to urgent matters of mental health and collaborated with government and business leaders to produce innovative changes for mental health care.

She also has created community partnerships that resulted in significant change in the community and the birth of innovative programs, a strong supporter of the community and has responded to emerging community needs. Within hours after the 1999 shootings at Columbine High School, under Harriet’s leadership, Jefferson Center mobilized resources and helped lead the mental health crisis

The five inductees into the West Metro Chamber’s Hall of Fame — from left, Donald Tallman, Steve Burkholder, Fran Baker, David Goff (standing in for Dr. Harriet Hall), and John Bandimere Jr. CLARKE READER response.

Hall lives in Arvada with her husband, Geoff. In her free time, she is an avid gardener and loves to travel with her husband.

What she said: Hall was unable to attend the event but David Goff, CFO of the center, spoke for her.

“People need mental health services not just in crises and in the aftermath, but every other day.”

Donald Tallman Who he is: Tallman began his 13th year as Executive Director of the Colorado Railroad Museum in October and the museum has made great progress during his tenure.

Museum attendance has nearly doubled during his tenure, and the Museum’s budget has also grown by

almost 70 percent. And the Colorado Railroad Museum is recognized as one of the foremost, independentlysupported railroad museums in the country.

Tallman has worked closely with local and state tourism agencies to help them understand the important economic impact of tourist railroads and railway museums to the Heritage Tourism market. He is a community leader and serves on several Boards, including the Budget and Audit Committee for the City of Lakewood, the Membership Committee for the National Western Stock Show Association, the Golden Visitor Center Board and the Board of the Heritage Rail Alliance.

A professional singer, Tallman is in demand as a tenor and performs

throughout the Denver metro area. He regularly performs the National Anthem at civic and professional sporting events throughout Colorado.

In his spare time, he enjoys climbing the mountains of Colorado as a member of the Colorado Mountain Club and cooking. He and several of his favorite recipes are featured in the cookbook “Denver Men in the Kitchen.”

What he said: “After 21 years, Jeffco is still one of my favorite places to bike, explore, shop and participate in the rich cultural offerings we have.

It’s been amazing to work to bring the Colorado Railroad Museum to people and draw in people from all over the country. We are now one of the most well-respected railroad museums in the country.”

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2. Develops Your Positivity — No matter the results of your swing, you quickly learn they could be a lot worse. If you’re in the fairway, take a moment to remind yourself you’re safe and it’s playable. If you have a negative attitude and focus on what’s wrong your game quickly goes from bad to worse. Golf has tremendously strengthened my positive “can do” attitude and lateral thinking skills. You learn to see choices and options where others only see problems. This helps develop the “Life is an Adventure” attitude where you constantly embrace whatever you encounter with positive enthusiasm. As Sam Snead said, “Of all the hazards, fear is the worst.”

3. You Become More Resilient — After the ball is struck, you lose control over it. After finishing a round, the better golfers realize you can and learn from the experience or get angry and leave in disgust. Bouncing back from a bad

was introduced to the game of golf by a business partner and great friend.

Besides having a lot of fun, golf would helped me grow mentally, spiritually, while also increasing my vocabulary.

My personal and professional benefits derived from the game of golf: 1. Be in the Now — Unlike any other sport I’ve played, golf requires incredible concentration and being fully present in the moment.

What happened is old news and what the future holds is irrelevant. All that matters is your current shot. You only have control over your club choice, stance, and executing your swing. Everything after that is a result of those decisions. This ability to focus and be present greatly helps at work to stay in the moment, don’t rush, and take the next step. As Tommy Bolt said, “The mind messes up more shots than the body.”

swing with a new attitude and learning from your past error is key to improving and enjoying golf even more. This Kaizen (change for the better) attitude helps you in both your personal and professional life to constantly being on the lookout for new ways to improve. Mastering resiliency improves your health, well-being, and mental strength. To quote Ben Hogan, “This is a game of misses. The guy who misses the best is going to win.”

4. Helps Cultivate Gratitude — While walking along there will be moments when you feel extreme gratitude. For the day, your last amazing shot, the people you’re with, the weather, etc. A sense of gratitude also benefits your professional life by noticing the small improvements, your new customers, and improved attitudes. As the popular saying SEE BOTT, P14

Do what you love ... enough to do the hard parts

W LETTER TO THE EDITOR A suggestion comrade We hear proposals to name part of I-25 for Obama. Everything the guy touched fit the academic definition of Communism, and were steps toward his goal of a Marxist state. Wouldn’t Stalin Boulevard be just as appropriate?

Tom Graham, Arvada Guns make us safer Haven’t the tragic events of the last few months involving shootings, ve-

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hicle assaults and other attacks once again conclusively proven that ‘on a daily basis our government cannot protect us’? Isn’t it up to all citizens to protect themselves from harm? Why do so many misguided Americans want to limit, take away, or change our right to bear arms? A right that “Shall Not Be Infringed.”

Each year in the United States firearms are used anywhere from 80,000 to over 2 million times (depending on SEE LETTERS, P13

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turns out that there was a lot more ell, I guess, now that it’s to the job, from public relations to May, our high school semanaging adult groups to working niors are all going to be spending many minutes within a system of multiple schools. over the next month or so receivAnd, it turns out, I wasn’t so good at ing some variant of the message that. I didn’t love that part. And that “do something you love, is why I failed at it.

HITTING and you’ll never work a You see, the question isn’t day in your life.” always “do you love it;” the HOME Right? We’ve all heard it question is usually “do you before, and, to a degree, it’s love it enough to do what true. That’s why we keep needs to be done?” hearing it.

This quandary shows up But, let me tell you somein many arenas. I’ve written thing counter-intuitive: love before about my daughter, may not be enough. the dancer, who needed to I once had a job that I abreally focus on ballet at one solutely loved: for six years point in her development I bounced out of bed in the before she could become as Michael Alcorn morning with purpose, I good a dancer as she wanted worked 10-12 hours a day, to be. It took her some time, Saturdays, and spent most of my off but, once she embraced that clashours putting materials together for sical training, she flourished! My the groups I worked with. I thought other daughter loves playing music, my job was working with kids. just like I do, and she’s even thinkAnd, it was. In fact, I am still ing about continuing on in some friends with many of those kids 20 way with a career in music (having years later, and take great pride, not learned from her old manz). I when they accomplish great things, don’t think she loves the conversathat I didn’t screw them up. tions we’ve had lately, though, about The problem is, I thought my job was *only* working with kids. It SEE ALCORN, P14

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n a recently published article in Edu- of economic prosperity.

In short, educators have seen the cation Week, Marc Tucker (CEO of economy in Colorado go red hot, along the National Center on Education & with things like rising housing the Economy) wrote, “Little GUEST costs, but their paychecks have wonder the teachers are striknot returned to pre-recession ing. The only question is why it COLUMN levels compared to inflation. took them so long.”

The state manages its budget Here in Jefferson County, and shortfall through a fiscal tool across Colorado (and the nacalled the “negative factor.” It tion), educators and other staff means that when school budmembers working in schools gets are created, pre-recession are calling for walk-outs and funding numbers plus inflation even outright labor strikes in are put in at the top of the ledprotest of years of low educager, and then sufficient funds tion funding and proposed are sucked back out further reforms to public employee Jason Glass down the page to help balance pension systems. the state budget.

During the years of the Great RecesLast year, members of the legislature sion, education budgets were slashed in felt that the term “negative factor” was, Colorado as the economy shrunk – and well … too negative. So they officially so did tax collections. The pain of these changed the name to the “budget stacuts was clearly felt as districts strugbilization” factor … or B.S. factor. You gled to serve communities and families cannot make this stuff up, folks. while having to reduce the size of their The B.S. factor stands as a measure organizations by almost 20 percent durof where Colorado’s schools are funded ing this period. today compared to pre-recession levels.

Educator walkouts and strikes were The cumulative impact of that ongoing not prevalent during this period. I cut since 2009 is $6.7 billion. Jeffco’s believe most people working in our portion of this has been a cumulative schools “got it” – that there was less $634 million, or about $76 million annumoney to go around due to the recesally. sion and we would need to make sacriSometimes these numbers are so big fices like everyone else. So, cuts were made that led to larger class sizes, fewer they are hard to put into context, so let supports, pay freezes or reductions, and me make an attempt.

The biggest cost factors in school fewer employee benefits. budgets are how many people you However, once the economy started heating back up, turning into one of the have and how much you pay them. $76 million is enough for Jeffco to put 1,000 longest periods of sustained economic more teachers into our schools. Put angrowth in U.S. and Colorado history, other way, it is enough to give all of our funds have been slow to come back to current staff members a 13.5 percent our schools. pay raise. For our average teacher, that In the Centennial state, this is due would be about a $7,100 annual raise – in large part to a “one-way-ratchet” or about $600 a month more. provision in the TABOR (Taxpayer For a Jeffco teacher, $600 more a Bill of Rights) amendment to the month is significant. It means the difstate Constitution. This provision ference on being able to own a home, or requires the economy to shrink durbuy a car, or save for your kid’s college. ing times of economic downturn, but The other reason educators are walkthen slowly ratchet back up in times

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who is doing the figuring) by individuals protecting themselves from harm (DGU – defensive gun use excluding police), often by only showing the firearm. Even the left leaning magazine Politico in 2015 has admitted that the figure may be as high as two million and has admitted that DGU may be underestimated.

The 2nd Amendment was placed in the Constitution not only for personal protection, but for protection against

governmental abuse and control. (I don’t think we have that one figured out yet). There are several sections in the Federalist Papers and a littleknown set of books called “Debates in the Convention of 1787” that will give you the original thinking of our founding fathers.

Excluding Bump stocks and other such things, can we afford to lose our right to bear the arms of our choice?

Based on Constitutional thinking shouldn’t these weapons be what a military would use? Doesn’t this mean we should protect the constitutional right to own any self-loading weapon?

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ing out relates to what they perceive as a threat to their pension system.

Colorado PERA’s recent shortfalls are well-known and I believe most Colorado educators, retirees, and employers expected some degree of financial pain to come if we wanted PERA to be there for us when we retired and grew older.

What changed things for educators was when the conversation went from “how do we stabilize” PERA to “how do we dismantle” it. Educators work for years at modest compensation levels with the promise of having a stable and sufficient retirement there for the golden years. The prospect of losing that pension breaks the social contract under which our educators and staff entered the profession.

Credit is due to our current legislators in taking on these issues and providing some relief, at least in the preliminary deal-making happening at the capitol. Talk is that the legisla-

ture plans to reduce the B.S. factor by $150 million dollars next year. And, they plan on having the state cover the PERA budget shortfall which (over time) should stabilize that system.

I know some legislators are frustrated with the demands and advocacy from our educators about funding this year, when they feel they are doing what they can.

I think what they need to know is that it isn’t just about this year. It’s about nearly a decade of frustration from low pay, heavy workloads, doing less with less, making wicked trade-offs when it comes to services for our students, and being told help is not on the way or that there are other priorities.

In sum, our educators are saying they’ve had it – and something has got to change.

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goes, “develop an attitude of gratitude” and watch your life transform. As Bobby Jones said, “I never learned anything from a match that I won.”

5. Increased Self-Awareness — The time between shots allows you to reflect on your previous swing and learn from it. What was good? Was your mental attitude positive or negative? By developing a habit of mindfulness you can check in on the status of your current thoughts.

This awareness allows you to more readily develop new positive habits and begin creating positive changes in your life. Ben Hogan is famous for saying “I never played a round when I didn’t learn something new about the game.”

loving it enough to practice three hours a day and to learn to play the piano. And my son, who is all of 11, has also had some tough conversations of late about wanting to be one of the best soccer players in the world, but not wanting to go to practice twice a week or play through fatigue. The conversations are very different, given their ages, but the message is, basically, the same.

Of course, these are all performing arenas, and those are a different beast — if you want to sing, or act,

Glenn Bott of Arvada speaks and coaches on positivity and resiliency. He shares the proven techniques he used to successfully reinvent himself after recovering from a severe and life-threatening brain injury

or be a professional athlete, you have to be willing to do what it takes to be in the top one percent of the one percent. But what about more conventional professions?

You want to be a surgeon? Okay.

Do you want to be a surgeon enough to grind through cell physiology and organic chemistry so you can get to the ‘good stuff ’? You want to be a lawyer who argues in front of the Supreme Court? Okay. Do you want to be that lawyer enough that you memorize the minutiae of arguments made about the Commerce Clause in 1879?

I don’t want to be a Debbie Downer here. My failure at one job led me to another job that I also love, which has also allowed me to be a much

better father and husband than I would have otherwise been, and has allowed me to pursue other passions. Sometimes, Plan B is vastly superior to Plan A. But, since you, high school senior, are still working on Plan A, be a realist. If you love it enough, go after it with everything you have. If not, be open to all the possibilities in front of you, and figure out what you do love enough.

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

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Work underway to try to save our mule deer

Ron Hellbusch

why the mule deer population is declining.

Also on the table is a deeper look into how energy exploration is threatening mule deer habitat loss and migration routes. An equally significant unknown is why chronic wasting disease has been more threatening to the mule deer than elk. Similar concerns and research is underway on a broader geographic basis by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.

Our neighbor to the north, Wyoming that relies heavily on the outdoors economy of hunting and fishing initiated an interesting study in 2015. The Baggs Mule Deer Project team embracing the Wyoming Game and Fish biologist Tony Mong and researchers at the University of Wyoming teamed to develop an agenda taking on a different approach, that being studying buck mule deer migratory routes and behavior. Game specialists know migratory routes are critical to mule deer in terms of food sources,

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The project team captured 95 mature bucks during 2015 and 2016, fitted them with a GPS satellite collar which allows them to tract and study daily herd movements.

The ultimate goal of the Baggs Mule Deer Study is to inform managers, researchers, and the public about loss of buck mule deer habitat, migration impacts and timelines.

Conclusions will contribute to real time decisions relative to regulating hunting seasons and regions. Additionally, findings will support better decisions on land use and development controls to protect healthy mule deer populations.

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Mule deer have a long and storied history in the western states. One of the earliest species of wild game to provide food for western settlers and one of the first big game species to show a trophy impact as western states developed.

Mule deer have shown themselves to be among the wildlife species that have a lesser ability to meld into human population growth, much like lynx, ducks, pheasant, quail and prairie chickens. By contrast, elk, Canada geese, bear, raccoon and coyotes seem to adjust to the threat of human activity and survive when their habitat is consumed and threatened by land development and people.

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This year, Castle Rock’s Philip S. Miller Amphitheater is hosting a variety of nationally known touring acts to its scenic setup.

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BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lakewood resident Tim Litherland and his wife love spending their summer evenings under the stars at Lakewood’s Heritage Center, sipping on a libation and listening to live music under the stars.

“Even if we didn’t live in the Lakewood area, we’d come to see these concerts,” said Tim Litherland, a season ticket-holder to Lakewood’s Sounds Exciting! Summer Concert Series. “We really enjoy the setting, people we’re surrounded with, and the variety of musicians we get

to see perform.”

During the summer months, it seems like every city around the metro area takes to a park or outdoor amphitheater to host outdoor concerts.

So that means music fans in the area are spoiled for choice when it comes to their evening plans.

“These concerts are the way music is supposed to be heard,” said Jen Reinhardt, the Town of Castle Rock’s event specialist. Castle Rock recently announced its third summer concert series season. “We have one of the most amazing acoustic setups, and when you add the views, it’s hard to beat.”

The cities usually split into two categories — those featuring nationally known touring performers, and those showcasing the variety of talented locally based musicians.

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The following are some of the venues in the metro area with summer concerts: • Arvada Center — www.SummerAtTheCenter.com • Broomfield Amphitheater — www. broomfield.org/2549/SummerConcert-Series • Carpenter Park Amphitheater and Cherrywood Park (Thornton) — www.cityofthornton.net/arts/ Pages/concert-series.aspx • Crescent Park (Centennial) — www. concertsatthecrescent.com • Denver Botanic Gardens — https:// concerts.botanicgardens.org • Discovery Park (Parker) — www. parkerarts.org/2019/ShowsEvents • EB Rains Jr. Memorial Park (Northglenn) — www.northglennarts.org/ programs/summer-concert-series/ • Englewood Civic Center Amphitheater — www.englewoodco.gov/ arts-culture/events/sounds-ofsummer • Highland Heritage Regional Park — www.hrcaonline.org/about-us/ guides-communication/calendarschedules/event-detail/evr/1/ summer-concert-series-7 • Hudson Gardens (Littleton) — www.hudsongardens.org/ concerts-events/summer-concertseries • Lakewood Heritage Center — www.

Lakewood.org/SummerConcerts • Philip S. Miller Park (Castle Rock) — www.CRgov.com/PSMConcerts

oulder physician Mark Strom remembers his time working with fellow physician John Sarno in New York City very clearly.

“I almost couldn’t believe the patients he was seeing were getting better,” Strom said. “The patients themselves couldn’t believe it was really happening. Which makes his story one really worth telling.”

Sarno pioneered methods for treating chronic pain that included the psychological roots of pain. Known as Tension Myoneural Syndrome COMING (TMS), this is a psychoATTRACTIONS somatic illness causing chronic back, neck, and limb pain which is not relieved by standard medical treatments.

Other illness like gastrointestinal problems, dermatological disorders and repetitivestrain injuries may also be TMS related.

Clarke Reader While his ideas were controversial and remain that way, more people are subscribing to the notion that a person’s unconscious plays a big role in their physical health.

Now, Sarno’s story is being told in the documentary, “All the Rage,” a new film by directors Michael Galinsky and Suki Hawley. The film uses Sarno’s work to tackle the pain epidemic and resulting opioid crisis facing the country. It features interviews with celebrity patients including Howard Stern, Larry David and Bernie Sanders.

“We are not saying that it is ‘all in your head’ because the symptoms and pain are real. Only that it may start in your head and, therefore, some of the answers may also be in your head,” said Hawley said in a statement. “We have seen such an emotional outpouring from the audiences after our screenings all across the country.

People are moved to share their stories and talk about their pain.”

Sarno died in 2017, but recent articles in the medical journal The Lancet have given his theories a new wave of support.

Poor treatment of back pain has been among the main issues fueling the opioid epidemic.

“It’s a fascinating way of treating people, and an option that doesn’t rely on prescriptions,” Strom said. “Sarno was never really accepted during his lifetime, but all the people who he helped have been spreading the word of his work for years.”

The film recently screened in Boulder and Denver and is now availablefor streaming at www.vimeo.com/ondemand/alltherage.

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It’s showtime at Harkins Arvada 14 The movie theater opened to patrons April 26

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Paul Nicely hasn’t been to the movie theater since Landmark Theater’s Olde Town 14 closed its doors a year ago.

But on April 26, Nicely was first in line at the grand opening of the Harkins Arvada 14, the new Harkins theater, what took over the space.

Nicely didn’t plan to be the first in line. But he arrived early to buy movie tickets and ended up buying the last ticket for the opening night of “Avengers: Infinity War.” Harkins Theatres opened the doors of the brand new Arvada 14 theater just in time for the premiere of “Avengers: Infinity War,” which sold out along with every other movie playing on opening night of the new movie theater at 5550 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada. The new theater joins existing Harkins Northfield 18 as the company’s second location in the Denver area.

Harkins Theatres announced the aco quisition of the Olde Town 14 in April 2017 when the $14 million remodel began.

The remodel highlights include: lounger seats, reserved auditorium

Paul Nicely purchases the first public admission ticket to the new Harkins Arvada 14 on opening night, April 26.

Matt Methvin prepares popcorn for guests at the Harkins Arvada 14 on opening night.

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LET’S ALL GO TO THE MOVIES The Harkins Arvada 14 Theatre is located at 5550 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard.

Upcoming special events include Tuesday night showings of classic films, and a “Deadpool Double Feature” on May 17.

Tickets and more information at www.Harkins.com/Arvada. seating, mobile ticketing, laser projection, a birthday party room and curved screens.

The theater also boasts a gourmet

concession stand with house-made flatbread pizza, Angus burgers, a meat and cheese plate, a hummus and pita tray and popcorn. It also has a full bar serving beer, wine and cocktails.

As tradition, Dan Harkins, owner of Harkins Theaters, bought the first tickets in the new theater at the official opening.

In line not far behind Harkins, was Rickey Rennaker, 18, dressed in an Iron Man costume.

Rennaker has been anticipating the

opening of the theater as well as the premier of the new Avengers movie.

“I am a huge Marvel fan and superhero fan,” Rennaker said. “And Harkins is just an amazing theater. Before this opened up, the older one was my favorite. When I found out it was shutting down, I got so disappointed because it was the only theater in town.”

But now, Rennaker is boasting a big smile not only because the renovated movie theater is officially open, but also because he got to see a movie he has been looking forward to on the opening night.

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For more information about the Furry Scurry walk/race, or associated flea-less market, check out www.ddfl.org. The Furry Scurry is the Dumb Friends League’s premier fundraiser for the year. The event raises money for the more than 22,000 homeless animals in the shelter’s care.

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Food banks see donations drop as need stays steady Integrated Family Community Services food bank manager Barb Mesa in the organization’s food pantry. Mesa said the food bank moved to a “choice” model three years ago, meaning visitors pick their own food rather than taking home a prepacked box.

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Despite a strong economy and low unemployment, need is staying steady at Denver-area food banks. At the same time, some food banks are seeing donations beginning to slip, and looming government action could spell trouble.

“We’re a vital safety net,” said Todd McPherson, the marketing and outreach director for Integrated Family Community Services, one of the larger local aid organizations, serving much of the south metro area. “When people lose a job, or are dealing with issues like domestic violence or illness, we’re there to help them rebuild by providing resources like food and shelter.”

IFCS currently has about 16,000 people on its rolls, McPherson said, who use the organization for things like food, school supplies, or emergency assistance with bills or rent.

“That’s not an unusual number of people for us, although sometimes it can climb as high as 20,000,” McPherson said.

Meanwhile, donations are decreasing, which McPherson believes is partly attributable to changes in the federal tax code that took effect this year, increasing the size of the standard deduction for charitable giving.

“People don’t have as much of an incentive to give anymore,” McPherson said. “Also, at the community level, religious congregations and fraternal service organizations are shrinking or dying off, and that causes donations to dwindle as well.”

Give me your hungry Other funding sources are on the wane.

“County-level and corporate grants are starting to dry up,” said Patti Carr, president of Neighbor Outreach of Colorado, which runs a pair of food banks in Thornton. “Food banks help people from having to choose between paying for rent, prescriptions and food. The need hasn’t changed much

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FEED THE NEED Looking for help filling the cabinets? Lots of folks are.

“With the cost of living so high, all it takes is one parent losing a job for a family to struggle to pay its bills or mortgage,” said Diane Roth of Parker Task Force. “We tell folks: come get your food here, then use the money you save to pay your bills. We’ll help get you through.”

There are dozens of food banks and other aid organizations scattered around the metro area. Find the ones near you by searching the directories at foodbankrockies.org or foodpantries.org.

Looking to give back? Most food banks rely heavily — or totally — on volunteer labor. in the past few years.”

Many of Colorado’s food banks are supported by Food Bank of the Rockies, a sprawling network headquartered in Denver that forges alliances with corporate grocers and food distributors to supply more than 600 food assistance programs statewide.

“Make no mistake, hunger is down in Colorado in recent years,” said Janie Gianotsos, the director of marketing and community relations for Food Bank of the Rockies. “But recent cuts to the federal food stamp program place a higher burden on us.”

High day-care and housing costs fuel hunger on the Front Range, Gianotsos said.

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after paying rent,” she said. “Around one in six kids in Colorado go hungry.

The elderly and disabled are hurting as well.”

Gianotsos said her organization is also concerned about a recent federal proposal to further slash food stamp benefits and make up the difference with prepackaged food boxes to be distributed to recipients.

“We couldn’t afford to distribute those,” Gianotsos said. “How do you get them to rural people? If they live up in the mountains somewhere? How do you ensure it’s all food the recipient can eat? It’s not a wise decision.”

Food fights Not everyone is happy with Food Bank of the Rockies’ stewardship of donations in the metro area.

Food Bank of the Rockies signs up smaller agencies as members, who pay dues and can buy non-perishable items at reduced cost. They also provide perishable items like produce for free to member agencies. Another program, called Food Rescue, connects food banks with grocery stores, allowing them to directly pick up produce rather than waiting for it to get sorted back through Food Bank of the Rockies’ system first.

Agencies that don’t join, however, can see their relationships with grocers cut off.

“Honestly, our inventory is lower than we’re comfortable with now,” said Diane Roth, a volunteer with the Parker Task Force, which provides food and other services for residents in the Parker, Franktown and Elizabeth area. “We used to have a relationship with Costco and King Soopers, but they’ve signed exclusive contracts with Food Bank of the Rockies, so we don’t get anything from them anymore. We’re disappointed, and it’s a concern.”

Roth said they could become a Food Bank of the Rockies member — which costs $25 a month — but haven’t seen the need, as their existing food drives have proven sufficient.

“It’s frustrating, though, watching food leave the community when we’re already here,” Roth said.

David Clifton Ministries in Lakewood, meanwhile, is watching its shelves go bare as most of the grocers around them have signed exclusive contracts with Food Bank of the Rockies.

“Our pastor doesn’t agree with paying for free donations,” said Tamara Williams, a longtime volunteer. “It’s really crappy that somebody’s taking free donations and charging for it.”

Gianotsos said Food Bank of the

Rockies’ contracts with grocery stores are a result of a push by big grocery chains themselves, to ensure that food leaving their stores is handled safely and with accountability.

“Stores wanted to go with food banks that were certified by Feeding America, which is a national nonprofit that oversees food banks,” Gianotsos said. “We have to meet very strict requirements, and we’re audited and inspected. We’ve got refrigerated trucks, and all our people have undergone food safety training.”

Gianotsos said their oversight ensures that donated food actually goes to people in need, and that the agency offers food safety training to member agencies and often donates equipment like freezers. She said Food Bank of the Rockies also has liaisons who work with stores and restaurants to maximize donations. She added that member agencies pay pennies per pound of food, and that Food Bank of the Rockies operates at a net loss and is funded by donations and mostly staffed by volunteers.

“At the end of the day, this is about the clients,” Gianotsos said. “They might have compromised immune systems, or be elderly or very young.

We want to make sure that there’s tracking and safety in place, like any other food distribution network.”

Neighbors helping neighbors The picture is looking good at small community food pantries, many of which are run by local churches.

“Our donations are strong,” said Ruth Marlow, who helps run the Open Arms Food Bank in the Church For All Nations at 6500 W. Coal Mine Ave. in Jefferson County.

Still, Marlow said she’s seen more needy people in the last few years than at any other time in her 27 years of working with food banks.

“Just because the economy’s better doesn’t mean people aren’t still swamped with medical bills,” Marlow said.

Denver’s crackdown on homelessness in recent years has pushed some needy people out into the suburbs, said Don Cadwallader, who runs the Fish of Westminster food bank out of a pair of churches.

“The need is growing, but our supplies are growing too, thanks to Food Bank of the Rockies’ partnership program,” Cadwallader said.

Food banks can make a world of difference for their recipients.

“I was homeless a few years ago, and when I finally got into an apartment, the cost meant I didn’t have food or clothing for my kids,” said Charlotte Nelson, who was visiting IFCS on April 6 to register for a Mother’s Day gift basket. She’s come to IFCS several times over the last few years as she gets on her feet in life.

“To have something like this easily accessible means the difference between my kids eating and not eating. I know for some people it might be hard to come to a food bank, but you don’t have to do it with your tail between your legs. Everyone hits a rough patch at some point, and everyone can use a hand at some point.”

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Working hard for good news in Jeffco County’s do-gooders recognized at annual breakfast event

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Hundreds of people attended the 28th annual Good News Breakfast on April 24 to hear about the good things happening in Jefferson County.

This year’s theme was Jeffco at Work: Providing Pathways for a Changing World. Nine local individuals or organizations were honored for their commitment to serving Jefferson County and for aligning with the year’s theme — supporting, encouraging and preparing Jeffco community members for the 21st century workforce.

The Good News Breakfast originated in 1989 when Terry Nelson, Jim Billings and Alan Landes implemented the Good News Coalition. Their purpose was to promote the good things happening in Jefferson County.

To learn more about the Good News Breakfast, visit

Chef Joachim Schaaf stands awaiting his award at the 28th annual Good News Breakfast. Schaaf received the honor for his efforts of empowering Jeffco high schoolers and adults to pursue careers in culinary arts.

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2018 Good News Breakfast honorees Honoree: Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office’s Deputy David Bruening, school resource officer at Dakota Ridge High School.

Honored for: Developing

a weeklong Youth Academy that includes formal classroom courses as well as interactive experiences with the SWAT team and K9s.

Honoree: Jeffco Schools’ Community and Family Connections Team: Rebecca Dunn, Laura Monreal, Beatriz Monsalve, Oscar Fonseca,

Naomi Xayavongsa and Amy McDaniel.

Honored for: Overseeing the services for many of the 3,000 students in Jeffco experiencing homelessness.

Honoree: Athan Miller, coowner of Jack’s & Steamers in Arvada Honored for: Employing a number of people with disabilities who learn how to interact with restaurant and coffee shop customers. Miller teaches critical skills that help students find employment in the restaurant industry.

Honoree: Jeffco Public Library’s Girls in STEM Honored for: Inspiring middle school girls to pursue careers in the sciences by offering free, interactive STEM classes at Bell Middle School.

The Golden Library also hosts an annual STEM Girls Competition in conjunction with the Colorado School of Mines for fifth through eighth graders.

Honoree: Jeffco Boys & Girls Club: Director Shelly Kelley, Det. Dave Adams and Probation Officer Fred Peters Honored for: Providing an after-school program where students receive mentoring and support to become con-

tributing citizens of the community, seek higher education and enter the workforce in skilled positions.

Honoree: Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center Honored for: Promoting economic vitality by matching employees to businesses.

The center offers numerous programs that assist diverse community members in entering new careers, enhancing their education and training for new work opportunities.

Honoree: Chef Joachim Schaaf Honored for: His 28-year effort of empowering Jeffco high school students to pursue careers in culinary arts and for providing adult education through Red Rocks Community College and the Rocky Mountain Chefs apprenticeship program. Schaaf was also entered into the Good News Breakfast’s Hall of Fame for the many years he and his students at Warren Tech have provided the food at the Good News Breakfast.

Honoree: Gold Crown Enrichment Honored for: Providing instruction and mentoring for hundreds of children, age 1018, through hands-on learning opportunities.

Saturday, May 12, 2018 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.  Pick up extra food at the store to donate.  Leave it by your mailbox by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 12th.  Your letter carrier or a Community Table volunteer will pick it up.

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Metro area offers environmentally friendly commuting Multiple methods available to help save money, planet

BIKE TO WORK DAY

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Adam Crow enjoys seeing Colorado’s wildlife on his 40-minute commute to work, which begins in Jefferson County and ends in Gilpin County.

Crow sees deer every day, he said, and often, he also sees elk and bighorn sheep.

But for Crow, the best part of the commute is that he is not actually driving the nearly 34 miles each way.

Crow, of Lakewood, is a head cook at Monarch Casino Black Hawk. He has been riding a casino bus to get to and from work five days a week for the past eight years.

“It’s dependable,” he said, adding he wouldn’t have it any other way. “Unless,” Crow said, “the casino was right next to home.”

About 2.8 million people live in the 10-county Denver metro area, and Crow is far from the only one who has a commute to and from work.

Nowadays, more and more people are joining Crow in seeking alternative modes of transportation that are more environmentally friendly.

And because of mass transit and the emerging popularity of bike share programs throughout the metro area, it’s becoming much easier for people

Lone Tree is trying out ofo as a pilot program for a new bike share in the community. The city focused on having the bikes available at primary spots in the city that cater to the commuting public, such as RTD’s Lincoln Station that serves the E, F and R Light Rail lines; apartment communities, shopping destinations and major employers.

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to access ways to commute that have less of a negative impact on the air we breathe.

“Most people in Colorado are conscious about the environment,” said Kahlea Davis, a bartender at Monarch Casino who commutes from Arvada by casino bus twice a week.

“It’s important to be sharing rides and lessening our footprint on earth.”

The casino buses that Crow and Davis ride are large, Crow said. He guessed that on average, about 30 to 40 people ride it per day. Their main reason is probably because it is less costly than driving a car up the mountain every day, he said, but their number two reason is to lessen the impact that the commute has on the environment.

“Riding a bus is one easy way for everybody to be able to pitch in,” he said, adding he also prefers the Regional Transportation District’s light rail for recreational outings such as ball games in downtown Denver.

RTD racks up impressive numbers According to the most recent data available, in 2016, RTD had nearly 101 million boardings, including bus, free MallRide, light rail and Access-a-Ride.

“The heart and mission of RTD are about serving the public to the best degree possible by giving people transit

Bike to Work Day is a day each year when anyone capable of bicycling can raise awareness of bicycle commuting.

In Colorado, the event is on June 27 this year.

Registration for participants is open. Anyone who will be participating is encouraged to register so organizers can track the impact of how many vehicles are taken off the road that day. It also helps to ensure future funding for the event and can lead to more support from regional leaders for biking infrastructure projects that make it easier to encourage biking all the time.

Bike to Work Day stations will be offered in communities across the metro area. Breakfast stations are open from 6:30-9 a.m. and water stations are open from 3:30-6 p.m.

Some places will also host a bike party in the evening.

To register and locate a Bike to Work Day station convenient for your commute, visit https://biketoworkday.us. options that best meet their needs,” said Laurie Huff, senior specialist of public affairs for RTD. And because of the amount of passenger trips per year that the RTD provides, it is “inherently beneficial to the environment because it speaks to fewer car trips being taken.”

But in addition to that, RTD is doing its part to help reduce emissions.

“We strive to implement sustainable features into our projects and services whenever possible,” Huff said.

RTD continues to replace old buses with new buses that are powered by clean burning engines equipped with highly advanced emission reduction devices. In the past three years, 570 of these new buses have been put into service. RTD estimates that these new buses reduce exhaust emissions by as much as 90 percent compared to the ones they’ve replaced.

Those buses are in addition to RTD’s 36 mall buses that operate on comSEE COMMUTING, P21

Golden’s Bike Librarians, from left, Carl Neidert and Craig Berkley assist Denver resident Leigh Gunther with finding a route that she and her women’s meetup cycling group can bike from downtown Denver to downtown Golden. CHRISTY STEADMAN

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pressed natural gas in electric-hybrid configuration and its nine hybrid buses that operate in regular city transit service.

Cities across the metro area are also helping out the environment by launching bike share programs, making it easier for people to conveniently check out a bicycle for recreation, everyday errands or as a method to connect with RTD. Denver was one of the first and launched its B-Cycle program in 2010.

The Golden Bike Library opened for its third season on April 19.

“Bikes help us do our part of reducing how much carbon dioxide is released in the atmosphere and reduces our dependency on fossil fuels,” said Craig Berkley, a bike librarian at the Golden Bike Library. “They are a convenient source of transportation, but, also, bikes are just fun.”

New approach to bike sharing Earlier this year, Lone Tree decided to try a new kind of a bike share pro-

gram — a dockless bike share called ofo.

“It’s a really interesting new concept,” said Austin Good, Lone Tree’s management analyst.

Unlike Golden’s bike library or Denver’s B-Cycle where people check out a bike and return it to a station, a dockless bike share system such as ofo allows people to rent a bike through an app. The bikes have on-board locks, GPS and cellular connections that are accessed via mobile device to find, unlock and pay for use.

Ofo approached Lone Tree after it had successfully launched in Aurora, Good said. Because Lone Tree had been talking about implementing a bike share program for some time, “it lined up really well with us,” he said.

Lone Tree is trying out ofo as a pilot program — which began in February and will continue through June — but Good said he thinks it’s going pretty well.

“I’ve seen the bikes going through all stretches of the community,” he said.

Lone Tree focused on having the bikes available at primary spots in the city that cater to the commuting public, such as RTD’s Lincoln Station that serves the E, F and R light rail lines;

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“We see ourselves at a crossroads for a lot of different transportation options,” Good said. “Biking and walking is just as much of our transportation network as driving a car is.”

Leigh Gunther is a nurse with the Colorado Visiting Nurse Association and riding a bike is her preferred mode of transportation.

“I like being one who is not contributing to traffic congestion or omitting pollution into the air,” she said. “I like doing my part.”

It just turns out that a nice benefit of riding a bike is that it’s easier on your pocketbook, she added, in that it doesn’t require gasoline or the

costly maintenance of a car. Plus, you don’t ever have to deal with having to search for a place to park or parking fees, she said.

And on top of it all, riding a bike is a fun way to get exercise, Gunther said.

Gunther lives in downtown Denver and takes her bike any time she can for work, but also for the everyday errands of going to the post office, the grocery store and the library.

Recreationally, Gunther is part of a women’s meetup cycling group who bike together about once a week.

“We’re always looking for new pathways and adventures to explore on a bike,” Gunther said. “It’s feels good to be able to jump on a bike and remember the joy that it brings.”

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RRCC looks to start educational pathway to nonprofits Local organizations partner to teach next generation

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There are more options than ever to work with nonprofits that care about important topics — everything from homelessness and the environment to protecting animals and supporting the arts.

But for these organizations, finding hires with the type of experience need to run these operations can be a tricky proposition.

“We were hearing from the Community First Foundation that they were looking at ways to get more people employed at nonprofits,” said Kristin Aslan, program director of Red Rocks Community College’s new Nonprofit Pathway.

“There aren’t a lot of educational pathways to get into the nonprofit world, and we want to strengthen the system.”

By partnering with Community First, the same organization that hosts Colorado Gives Day, the college created a new 16-credit program that teaches students the skills necessary to thrive in the nonprofit field — including fundraising, financing and resource development.

SIGN UP FOR THE NONPROFIT PATHWAY Signing up for fall 2018 classes began on April 2. The cost is $145 per unit, and scholarships are available through funding provided by Community First Foundation.

Each scholarship covers about 50 percent of tuition and fees per course and can be renewed each semester. Scholarship eligibility criteria must be met through demonstrated financial need or employment with a Community First Foundation Nonprofit Endowment Partner.

For more information about the Nonprofit Pathway or becoming a community partner, visit rrcc.edu/nonprofit.

The program began enrollment last fall.

Courses are offered in the evenings in an accelerated format that allows students to combine classroom and online learning each week. Students can also take individual classes All of the eight-week courses are taught by highly skilled nonprofit professionals and designed to deepen the learning experience through engagement with real-world practices throughout the program. The program is designed to be completed in a year.

“I’ve been working with Community First for four years, but this seemed like a great opportunity to develop

useful skills,” said Kelly Degering, a student in the pathway program.

“There are a lot of different areas you can focus on in the nonprofit world, and this program is a nice option for people who don’t want to do something like a Master’s program.”

Degering entered the job force during the 2008 recession, and said she spent the next several years drifting from job to job, until she found herself interested in doing nonprofit work. Now she wants to sharpen her skills.

“I thought it would be good to do the kind of work that helps people, especially coming from the recession, when so many people were struggling,” she said. “You get to go home at the end of the day knowing you’ve helped people, and that’s a great feeling.”

The nonprofit pathway offers students more than simply skills — it also provides all manner of connections and on the job experience.

All the instructors are nonprofit professionals, Aslan explained, and students have the chance to take what they learned and work with partner nonprofits like PeaceJam as part of a final capstone project.

“Initially, we approached this as an opportunity to support and partner with an organization for whom we have great respect. What we received far exceeded our expectations,” said

Karen Allen, executive director of Colorado Homeless Families, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting homeless families. “Now the class projects they have students doing are helping us do our work.”

As an example, as part of a class, Red Rocks students helped Colorado Homeless Families with database work. Students learned about the role of databases in fundraising for nonprofits and what to consider when selecting a database. They conducted research and presented the organization with database options so they can now move forward in developing their own.

The organization is considering sending some of its staff through the program to get them up to date on the most recent nonprofit programs and approaches, Allen said.

Red Rocks is also working on creating relationships with other colleges to support the students. One has already been forged with the University of Colorado Denver, where students who want to continue their education can transfer their credits toward the Bachelor of Arts in Public Service.

“This is a really wonderful opportunity for everyone involved,” Allen said.

“I know so many people who work a job that their soul just isn’t in. For most people who work with nonprofits, that’s not the case.”

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THINGS to DO THEATER

Belly Dance Showcase: Thursday, May 3 to Saturday, May 5 at American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. Classes, shows and a marketplace. For hours and other details, go to www.ElevationBellyDance.com The Electric Baby: runs through May 4 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with matinées at 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m.

Sundays. Go to http://arvadacenter.org/the-electric-baby or call 720-898-7200.

Columbine Figure Skating Club Ice Show: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at Apex Ice Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. Tickets available at the door. Go to columbineskatingclub.org.

Annie: 7 p.m. May 4-5 and 2 p.m.

May 5 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Tickets: www.coloradoacts.org/ Sundays in the Park with George: through May 6, Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: http://arvadacenter.org or 720-898-7200.

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

Wednesday and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Call 720-898-7200 or go to https://arvadacenter.org/senseand-sensibility.

Shakespeare’s “The 12th Night”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 at North Arvada Middle School; 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 16 at Arvada West High School; and 7 p.m. Friday, May 18 at Ralston Valley High School.

Performed by VanArsdale Elementary School’s fifth- and sixth-graders.

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First Friday Art Walk: 6 p.m. Friday, May 4 in Olde Town Arvada.

Businesses will feature the art of area high school students.

Go to www.facebook.com/ events/538456116519635/ Spring Sale, Studio Grand Reopening: Friday, May 4 to Sunday, May 6 at Arvada Ceramic Arts Guild, 5870 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. First Friday recep-

and marathon runner who suffered a sudden, life-threatening illness that attacked his muscular system. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

this week’s TOP FIVE Community Bike Swap: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at Golden High School, 701 24th St., Golden.

Event benefits the high school’s mountain bike team. To sell, register at ghsbikeswap@gmail.com.

Event benefits the Golden High School Mountain Bike Team.

Dance-Inspired Symphonic Celebration: 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 6 at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge.

Season-ending concert of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra. Call 303-278-4237 or go to www. jeffsymphony.org.

Bike, Pedestrian Safety: 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, May 7 at Golden Public Library, 1019 10th St., Golden.

Brush up on rules of the sidewalk and road, get helmet sized, and learn how to plan a route for safety and fun. Go to https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com.

tion from 5-8 p.m. May 4. Sale and open studio hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5-6.

Quilting Presentation, Showing with June Ryker: 1:30-3 p.m.

Saturday, May 5 at Greenwood Mountain United Methodist Church, 12755 W. Cedar Drive, Lakewood. Call Peggy Morrison at 303-988-9491 or Gerry Rickett at 303-985-4240.

Mother’s Day Celebration: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Info: www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

Pastels & Drawing Studio: 6:308:30 p.m. Mondays, May 7 to June 4 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org Painting Class: 12:303 p.m. Tuesdays, May 8 to June 19 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org Stained Glass Art Class: 6-9 p.m.

Tuesdays, May 8 to June 5 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org Watercolor Studio: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 10-31 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org

Jefferson County Historical Commission Symposium: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at Ralston Country School, Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. Go to https://jchc2018symposium.eventbrite.com. Learn about the Ralston Country School, a one-room school built in 1869 that began as a Methodist-Episcopal Church in Arvada. Register

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Monarchs-Training Day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Ages 12 to adult. Join the Citizen Science team to understand the breeding range of monarch butterflies. All-day training on the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (www.mlmp.org). Register at https://arvada.org/

WRITING/READING

Drop-In Book Club: 1 p.m.

Wednesday, May 9 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303425-9583 or go to www.apexprd. org. Discuss “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” by Mark Haddon.

EVENTS

Harlem Wizards: 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 4 at Arvada High School, 7951 W. 65th Ave., Arvada. Go to https://www.harlemwizards-arvada.com.

Arvada area teachers and principals, including school board member Brad Rupert, will play against the Wizards. All proceeds benefit Project Prepare at Foster Elementary School, an after-school enrichment program.

Star Wars Day: 3-4:30 p.m. May 4 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-2355275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Wine Tasting: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 5 at Arvada Elks Lodge, 5700 Yukon St., Arvada.

Benefit for Ginny’s Kids International, which sponsors families to stay at Adams Camp in Grand County and the Shriners Burn Camp of the Rockies.

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have USGA handicap). The club’s season-long Race for the Red Jacket shares at $2,000 purse with the top 10-point finishers. All events take place at Fox Hollow, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Go to fhmgc.com.

Discovery Play: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

May 5 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-2355275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Downsizing for Seniors: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or go to jeffcolibrary.org.

Coffee, Questions and Answers with Psychic Medium Troy: 2-4 p.m.

Saturday, May 5 at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Troy will return May 12 and May 20. Go to http://www. psychicmediumtroy.com.

Asian Food Bazaar: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at Simpson United Methodist Church, 6001 Wolff St., Arvada. Go to www. simpsonumc.com.

Downtown Aquarium Animal Meet and Greet: 10:30-11 a.m.

Saturday, May 5 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to https://arvada.org/

Diverting Dollars, Your Taxes, Urban Renewal and the $30 Land Deal: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipline St., Arvada. Presented

by Arvada for All the People and Jefferson County Assessor Ron Sandstrom.

Fox Hollow Men’s Golf Club Competitions: Saturday, May 5, Two Man Better Ball; Sunday, May 20, Spring Stableford; Saturday, June 2, Amateur Open (players must

Lifetree Café: Doubts About God: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Filmed interview with John Stumbo, former pastor

Party Bridge: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org

Lib Lab: Bridge Building Challenge: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303235-5275 or go to jeffcolibrary.org.

Olde Town Photographic Society: 6:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 9 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

Call 303-235-5275 or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org.

Teen Trivia Night: 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 9 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Foothills Genealogical Society Meeting, Potluck: 12:30-3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 9 at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden. Bring a family-sized dish, labeled for nuts or fish. Program “100th Anniversary of World War I” presented by Jack Ballard at 1:30 p.m. Go to http:// www.foothillsgenealogy.org.

HEALTH

Stroke Aware Fair: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 4 at St. Anthony Hospital, Conference Rooms A-D, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood.

Interactive event to learn how to spot a stroke and more. Also, see new technologies such as RAPID and advanced CTs; walk through MEGABrain for the inside story on how strokes affect the brain; listen to stroke specialists; and check your blood pressure and learn why it’s important to know your numbers.

State of Mental Health: 6:308:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6 at First United Church of Arvada, 11773 W. 76th Lane, Arvada. Presented by Andrew Romanoff. Go to http:// mentalhealthcolorado.org.

Foam Roller Workshop: 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, May 7 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org. Bring your own roller.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink. coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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LOCAL

May 3, 2018

SPORTS

CHSAA council sets more changes for next year

FARMER IN FLIGHT

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Wheat Ridge athlete Hallie Greco goes up and over the bar during the pole vault competition April 27 at the Liberty Bell Invitational Track Meet held at Littleton Public School Stadium. Greco cleared the bar at nine feet and finished eighth in the field of 17 competitors. The Farmers girls team finished 30th among the field of 40 teams. TOM MUNDS

BY THE NUMBERS

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Runs scored in the top of the first inning by the Bear Creek baseball team in a 19-3 romp over Columbine on April 25.

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Runs scored by Pomona in the bottom of the seventh to pull out a 12-11 baseball win over Lakewood on April 25.

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Combined runners left of base in the seven inning baseball game between Pomona and Lakewood on April 25.

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Arvada West golfers, Reagan Robinson and Anju Ogi , were in a three-way tie for medalist honors with 74s at the Jeffco 4A/5A meet on April 25 at Homstead Golf Club.

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Of the 10 runs batted in were by senior Colin Stone in Faith Christian’s 11-7 baseball win over Peak to Peak on April 28.

Standout Performers Dylan Gutierrez, Bear Creek The junior went 3-for-3 and scored four runs in a 19-3 baseball victory over Columbine on April 25.

Jack McLaughlin, Golden The senior pitched a two-hit, five inning shutout and also contributed two hits in a 14-0 baseball win over Standley Lake on April 25.

Brock Bernall, Pomona The senior was 4-for-4 at the plate, scored four runs and had three RBI in the 12-11 baseball win over Lakewood on April 25.

Lauren Cook, D’Evelyn The freshman’s goal in overtime earned the 1-0 girls soccer win over Evergreen on April 25.

Sam Lennarson, Ralston Valley The senior had three hits, two RBI and scored once in a 9-4 baseball win over Arvada West on April 24.

Jeremiah Olson, Faith Christian The freshman went 3-for-3, scored a run and had four RBI in a 11-7 baseball win over Peak to Peak on April 28.

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

ne of the biggest changes to come out of the April 26 Colorado High School Activities Association Legislative Council meeting was that the council would have one meeting a year instead of two.

That means all the changes we will be hashing out, debating and adjusting to will now just be announced once a year.

OVERTIME The CHSAA has 73 representatives from 36 CHSAA league who vote on the rules and regulations that the CHSAA operates under. The Legislative Council is also responsible for approving or changing playoff Jim Benton formats that were submitted by sports, activities and administrative committees.

Other news, and admittedly more significant, to come out of the April 26 Legislative Council session according to CHSAANow.com included the approval of the proposal to permit teams and individuals to participate in national events outside of the competitive sports season, but written permission from the school principal and CHSAA office is needed.

It used to be that teams and students could not be affiliated with their school at national competitions, so athletes would instead form a club but have the same coaches.

Last month, hockey teams from Valor Christian, Monarch and Regis Jesuit played in the USA Hockey national tournament but under club monikers.

There are also regional and national cross country, track, spirit, wrestling, and basketball and baseball events that Colorado high school athletes and teams enter.

The modified transfer rule passed by the Legislative Council that will go into effect June 1 means student athletes switching schools without a bona fide family move or hardship waiver will be ineligible for 365 days.

Under the previous rule, transfers could keep 50 percent of their eligibility the next season.

CHSAA legal counsel Alex Halpern told CHSAANow.com there were around 1,800 transfer requests this year. About 1,300 of those requests fell into the grouping of granting 50 percent eligibility and bona fide moves.

Another 500 went to CHSAA Commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green, who had to rule on the transfers.

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Broncos visit Casa Bonita for draft picks Team picks up players from Iowa, Penn State and Wisconsin

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It was more than just the typical Saturday rush that brought dozens of people to Casa Bonita on the morning of April 28.

The Denver Broncos took over the famous restaurant for the third day of the 2018 NFL Draft, announcing three picks at different spots in the restaurant.

“We were trying to find somewhere uniquely Colorado to make the announcements, and it doesn’t get much more unique than Casa Bonita,” said Liz Coates, game entertainment manager with the Broncos. “This was a chance to bring together two great, unique Colorado entities.”

The first pick of the day was Iowa inside linebacker Josey Jewell. He was taken with the team’s first fourth-round draft pick, No. 106 overall. The announcement was made by former Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer with a little Casa Bonita twist — he made it from atop the restaurant’s cliff, complete with divers.

Following Jewell, the Broncos next picked Penn State receiver DaeSean Hamilton with their second pick in the round, No. 113 overall.

This time, former Broncos center K.C. Jones made the announcement, alongside the team’s mascot, Miles, and the restaurant’s mariachi band.

Before the final pick was announced, the fans who had formed a line outside the restaurant hours before its opening had the chance to get

Broncos fans get the chance to get autographs from former Broncos players, from left, Jake Plummer, David Bruton and K.C. Jones at a draft day event the team held at Casa Bonita on April 28.

PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER Broncos cheerleaders Gioia, left, and Jozie, right, meet one of the team’s youngest fans at a NFL draft event at Casa Bonita on April 28.

meet and get autograph from former players like Plummer, Jones, David Bruton, and Karl Mecklenburg, and cheerleaders Gioia, Jozie, Gabby and Sara.

Lakewood resident Albert Perry was the first in line and arrived at Casa Bonita at

9 a.m. - two hours before the draft event was scheduled to begin.

“I heard about this on the radio and thought it would be fun to come see this,” he said.

“This is a chance for other people to be a part of the draft.”

Former Bronco Karl Mecklenburg and professional magician Gregg Tobo announce the Broncos draft pick of University of Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli. The Broncos’ three Super Bowl trophies sit at lower right.

The former players and cheerleaders were more than game for swapping stories, taking a quick selfie, and signing all manner of memorabilia.

“I’m excited I got to talk to the players and get their autographs,” said 8-year-

old Malakye Sawa, who was brought to the event by parents Jacquelyn Sawa and Mike Gorski.

When the third draft pick was announced, it was Mecklenburg who made the announcement, with a little help of professional magician Gregg Tobo. The final pick of the event was tight end Troy Fumagalli from the University of Wisconsin.

There’s still several months before the season starts back up, but fans are already excited about what the fall will bring.

“I’ve been a faithful fan since 1969, and I think some fantastic picks have been made,” said Becky McKernan, the widow of Tim McKernan, better known to fans as “The Barrel Man.” “I love being on the roller coaster ride called the Broncos, and I think we have a winner this year.”

Former Bronco David Bruton and cheerleaders Gabby, left, and Sara, right, thank Broncos fans for coming to the draft event at Casa Bonita on April 28.

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Technique, work ethic propel throwers to next level Strength alone doesn’t take athletes to the top of their game

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The image attached to track and field competitors who throw the shot put and discus is changing.

In the past, athletes who were bigger, and often slower, were generally assumed to be throwers.

But the profile has changed.

Size is still important, but it doesn’t always lead to success. Most of the state’s top boys and girls shot put and discus participants are athletes with speed, quickness and explosive strength. A strong work ethic, mental toughness and aggressiveness are also traits associated with the exceptional throwers today.

“I’m in the weight room four times a week,” said 6-foot-4, 235-pound Faith Christian senior Reece Davidson, who has the second best distance in the shot put so far this season, according to Colorado Mile Split rankings. “I’m trying to be a good as I possibly can.

“I guess some people do think throwers are just all muscle and just show up and throw. That isn’t the case. I’m training to go to a (Division I) school (Belmont University) next year. I’m putting in hours on top of hours. It has a lot to do with agility, explosiveness.”

Ralston Valley head boys and girls track coach Matt Loyd has witnessed the changing image of throwers.

“It’s not just big guys anymore,” he said. “It is for guys and girls who are

Mountain Range’s Amber Gustason throws the shot during the Adams 12 Five Star Championships at the District 12 North complex in March.

STEFAN BRODSKY strong, quick and explosive regardless of their size. Our best thrower (Brad Roberts) is also our best sprinter.”

Mountain Range senior Amber Gustason is a basketball player who started throwing the shot put and discus during her sophomore year. She has the state’s fifth best throw in both the shot and discus.

“At first, it seems super difficult — spinning in a circle with a heavy object is not easy to pick up,” Gustason said. “For beginning throwers it is more simple but the more you throw the more difficult it gets because it is very meticulous and the details make a big difference in your throws.

“Preparation is key in both shot put and discus and it’s a big mental game too. You know what your body can physically do and it is just the mental blocks to overcome. Mentally, you have to prepare yourself as well as physically.”

The top 10 distances through April 4 recorded

by Colorado Mile Split for all classifications so for this season for boys and girls discus and shot put.

BOYS Discus Kain Medrano, Pueblo East: 180-8.

Lane Walter, Crowley County: 164-6 Henry Carlson, Skyline: 164-5.

Tyler Nelson, Douglas County: 162-10.

Samuel Dirkes, Silver Creek: 162-9 Charles Broomfield, Coronado: 159-7.

Clayton Castro, Fort Collins: 158-7.

John Hochanadel, Fort Morgan: 156-4 Hayden Riley, Fort Collins: 155-10.

Austin Holt, ThunderRidge: 155-6.

Shot put Samuel Dirkes, Silver Creek: 54-6.

Reece Davidson, Faith Christian: 54-5.

Kain Medrano, Pueblo East: 52-10.5 Charles Broomfield, Coronado: 52-9 Drake Nugent, Highlands Ranch: 52-3.

Mason Knighton, Ponderosa: 51-2.5 Tama Tuitele, Regis Jesuit: 50-8.

James Heater, Roosevelt: 50-7.25 Vicente Ramirez, La Junta: 50-3.5

Stuart Folkerts, Valor Christian: 50-1.

Donovan Simmons, Lutheran: 49-11.25 GIRLS Discus Gabriella McDonald, Rocky Mountain: 139-5.

Jessie Castellucci, Pueblo South: 128-5.

Morgan Stewart, Fossil Ridge: 124-9.

Logan Derock, Roosevelt: 124-6.

Amber Gustason, Mountain Range: 124-1.

Genna Campain, Fort Collins: 123-1.

Keli Drye, Montrose: 123-0.

Sarah Sams, Douglas County: 121-7.

Haley Lewis, Fort Morgan: 120-6.

Anna Holland, Rocky Mountain: 120-2.

Shot put Gabriella McDonald, Rocky Mountain: 43-4.

Heather Graham, Genoa-Hugo: 40-3 Moira Dillow, Loveland: 39-6.5.

Shaelynn Williams, Mesa Ridge: 39-2.

Amber Gustason, Mountain Range: 39-0.5 Lauren Whyrick, Greeley West: 38-10.75.

Katie Hyke, Cedaredge: 38-10.

Genna Campain, Fort Collins: 38-7.

Aubrey Raimer, Greeley Central: 38-0.5 Brittany Line, Littleton: 37-2.25.

Gustason says footwork and generating power from the legs are vital.

“One big misconception I had when trying to recruit people to come out and throw was people telling me, ‘Oh, I don’t have a lot of upper body strength,’ “ said Gustason. “But when it comes down to it, I’ve competed against small girls, like 5-2, 5-3 girls, and knowing how to generate power from the ground is what it is. Weigh distribution and consistency play into it, too.”

Douglas County’s Tyler Nelson, a

lanky 185-pound junior, has the second best discus throw recorded so far this season.

“For me, a lot of it is technique,” said Nelson who has a 7-foot wingspan, which certainly helps when throwing a discus. “Discus is a lot more technical. It is not as physically demanding.”

Nelson also points out that the toughest opposition doesn’t necessarily come from other people.

“The game,” he said, “is competing against yourself.”

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The Legislative Council hopes that approved tweaks in the way classifications are created will result in better competitive equity.

Enrollment will remain a factor when putting schools into classes for all sports but now there will be an emphasis on socioeconomics, demographics, safety, competitive success or non-success, geography and participation rates.

This process was used by the football committee when creating classifications last January for the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

The 800 medley relay, an event for girls only, will continue to be contested at the state championships. Colorado and Iowa are the only two states that currently have the event at their respective state meets. The track committee had proposed to drop the event at that girls state meet.

And finally, girls softball teams got the OK to have a maximum of 23 games next season, which goes along with baseball’s increase to 23 contests that was approved in January.

Lacrosse coming to Mountain Range There will be a boys and girls lacrosse team in the north Denver metro area for the 2018-19 school year as Adams 12 Five Star Schools announced that Mountain Range will field a boys and girls district team of players attending Legacy, Horizon, Northglenn, Thornton and Mountain Range high schools.

All students in Adams 12 who wish to play lacrosse must compete for District 12. So Adams 12 athletes playing for other schools this season must play for Mountain Range next spring.

“We are excited to be bring lacrosse back to Adams 12,” said Mountain Range Athletic Director Bob Gorman.

Adams 12 had planned to have a district boys and girls team for the 2016-18 cycle but changed plans reportedly because of limited planning time, preparation and funding.

Gorman said Adams 12 is in the processes of hiring head coaches for the two teams.

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Lakewood’s Heritage Center will be full of concert goers for the annual Sounds Exciting!

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Venues like the Arvada Center, Castle Rock’s Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, Denver’s Botanic Gardens and Littleton’s Hudson Gardens all bring in names that almost everyone will recognize, like Pat Benatar, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Amos Lee and Sheryl Crow.

One of the most exciting concerts for Reinhardt is David Pack’s Legends Live on Saturday, Aug. 18. The show features a kind of supergroup, made up of Gary Wright (singer of “Dream Weaver” and more), John Elefante (former lead singer of Kansas), Jim Peterik (founder and singer of Ides of March, songwriter in .38 Special, and formerly of Survivor), David Pack (former lead singer of Ambrosia) and jazz pianist David Benoit.

“We make sure all our concerts are family-friendly events that are great

READER FROM PAGE 16

All the alpacas one can handle More and more people across the metro area are becoming interested in farming at home and urban options.

So, why not learn about the world of alpacas and spend some time with the family?

The free Great Western Alpaca Show is coming to the National Western Stock Show Complex, 4655 Humboldt St. in Denver, from Friday, May 4, through Sunday, May 6. The show opens at 10 a.m. all three days and closes at 4 p.m. on Friday, 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 3 p.m. on Sunday.

The show, hosted by the Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies, will feature alpacas in the show ring competition, with judging of conformation and fleece quality in many categories for both Suri and Huacaya alpacas.

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options for a child’s first concert,” Reinhardt added.

“We want to make it an easy night for everyone, one that turns into a great time for everybody.”

The key to a successful concert season is variety, and that’s what every venue, no matter the reach, strives for. That’s why audiences will see a blend of everything from bluegrass and rock to jazz and R&B. “We’re really excited about the range of performers we’re hosting this year. This is our most diverse line-up in a long time,” said Philip Sneed, the Arvada Center’s executive director. “So often, you have to

choose between being outdoors or enjoying the arts, but not during the summer.”

Just because the performers at venues like the Broomfield Amphitheater, Highlands Ranch’s Heritage Regional Park, Lakewood’s Heritage Center, Parker’s Discovery Park, and Thornton’s Carpenter Park Amphitheater and Cherrywood Park may not be immediately recognizable, one shouldn’t discount the quality of musicians.

Planners like Rebecca Gushen, community events coordinator with Lakewood’s heritage Center, spent countless hours listening to local

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Arvada, Project No. 14-WA-10, Title CITY OF ARVADA PIPELINE RELOCATIONS nection to the blues than anything I’ve This is a two-person team tournaAHEAD OF DENVER WATER CONDUIT 16, done before.” will be received at the office of the Cityment Engin- with 25 team slots available for until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 For tickets visiteer www.gothictheatre.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Justin Townes watercraft and 25 team slots availand then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisecom/events/detail/350644.

Earle at Gothic Theatre able for shore fishing. Registration, ment for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Justin Townes Earle comes from quite which Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, costs $60 per team and inProposal, Bid Schedule, Project Drawings, Spend a Saturday Bid at Bear Creek Lake Park a pedigree — his father is alt-country cludes the park entry fee, is required and Project Specifications may be examined at the following locations: Front range anglers can get an legend Steve Earle and he is named

by May 11 and can be completed 1. City of Arvada Engineering Division early jump on fishing season after songwriting legend Townes Van at Lakewood.org/Fishing- 8101 Ralston Road,and Arvada, Colorado online 80002 Dodge Plan Room - www.construction.com compete for a top2. prize in Lakewood.

Zandt. Since his 2007 debut EP, “Yuma,” Tournament, at Bear Creek Lake 3. ISqFt Plan Room The seventh annual Trout Earle has released a strong, steady slew Park or at Lakewood recreation cenPublic Notice 1030 West Ellsworth Fishing Ave., Unit G, Colorado 80223 is Denver, atReed Lakewood’s Bear of albums. His most recent, “Kids in the Tournament ters. Fishing licenses are required ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 4.

Construction Data for theof construction of CityLake of - www.reedpsp.com Creek Park, 15600 W. Morrison Street,” came out last year,Sealed and bids is one and all boats undergo a mandatory Arvada, Project No. 14-WA-10, Project Title 5. Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at Road, on Saturday, May 12. Check in his best efforts to date. boat inspection. Boats must arrive CITY OF ARVADA PIPELINE RELOCATIONS www.rockymountainbidsystem.com AHEAD OF be DENVER WATER 16, and No the cost bid documents may be obtained is at CONDUIT 5:30 a.m., tournament Now Justin Townes Earle will withata valid green seal the day of the will be received at the office of the City Enginwww.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after eer until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, 2018 Thursday, April 19, 2018. may kicksMay off8,at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 2Bid documents stopping by the Gothic Theatre, 3263 tournament. and then publicly opened and read aloud. also be obtained at the office of the City Enginp.m. of Advertise- eer S. Broadway in Englewood, atBID 8 p.m. on consisting The DOCUMENTS, upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is ment for Bids, Information forBoat Bidders, Special non-refundable. and shoreline fishing teams Thursday, May 10.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE can both compete at the reservoir, A new husband and father, Earle Bid Schedule, Bid Proposal, Project Drawings, MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE:appears on a weekly basis. A commuand Project Specifications may be examined at 1. Approximately 1,000 linear feet of 48” through naturally reproducshows off his most maturethe songwriting nity editor with Colorado Community following locations: which is home to 24” welded steel pipeline 1. City Arvada Engineering Approximately 1,400 linear through he can be reached creader@ ing Division brown trout 2. and is stocked withfeet of 24”Media, muscles to date on “Kids in theofStreet.”

- 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 8” PVC pipeline rainbow trout annually “When I wrote songs in the past,” coloradocommunitymedia.com.

2. Dodge Plan he Room - www.construction.com 3. Manholes by and Colorado valves and more.

Vendors and farm displays will sell the latest alpaca fashions and handcrafted items, and there’s even an Alpaca Selfie Booth.

For more information about the show, go to www.greatwesternalpacashow.com.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 14-WA-10, Project Title CITY OF ARVADA PIPELINE RELOCATIONS AHEAD OF DENVER WATER CONDUIT 16, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Project Drawings, and Project Specifications may be examined at the following locations: 1. City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 2. Dodge Plan Room - www.construction.com 3. ISqFt Plan Room 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 4. Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com 5. Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 14-WA-10, Project Title CITY OF ARVADA PIPELINE RELOCATIONS AHEAD OF DENVER WATER CONDUIT 16, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, Project Drawings, and Project Specifications may be examined at the following locations: 1. City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 2. Dodge Plan Room - www.construction.com 3. ISqFt Plan Room 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 4. Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com 5. Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after Thursday, April 19, 2018. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 1. Approximately 1,000 linear feet of 48” through 24” welded steel pipeline 2. Approximately 1,400 linear feet of 24” through 8” PVC pipeline 3. Manholes and valves 4. Cathodic protection 5. Erosion control 6. Site restoration Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifica-

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3. ISqFt Plan Room 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 4. Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com 5. Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after Thursday, April 19, 2018. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 1. Approximately 1,000 linear feet of 48” through 24” welded steel pipeline 2. Approximately 1,400 linear feet of 24” through 8” PVC pipeline 3. Manholes and valves 4. Cathodic protection 5. Erosion control 6. Site restoration Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project.

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

Direct all questions in writing to Mr. William Jennings, Project Engineer, at wjennings@arvada.org. The last day for questions is Wednesday, May 2, 2018.

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musicians and crafting the perfect season.

One such artist that Gushen found that she thought would be great for Lakewood audiences is Rob Drabkin, who will be performing on Aug. 8.

She heard his performances and thought he would be a wonderful new voice to share.

“Of course, you want to bring in artists that people know and enjoy, but we also really like bringing new artists that our audiences hasn’t heard before,” Gushen said.

“We have some great world music and Afro-funk artists who will be performing for audiences this summer.”

Most of these concert venues offer more than just great music — there are typically food trucks, beer gardens or custom created drinks, and at some of local shows, there’s a chance to meet the performers.

“There’s an energy in these experiences that you don’t get anywhere else,” Litherland said. “When there’s not a bad seat in the house, it’s hard to go wrong.”

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4. Cathodic protection 5. Erosion control 6. Site restoration Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project.

A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-reTo advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 fundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Public Notice Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING responsible for keeping current their City of ArA public hearing will be held before the Arvada vada Engineering Code of Standards and SpePlanning Commission on May 22, 2018, at 6:30 cifications. p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Direct all questions in writing to Mr. William Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak Jennings, Project Engineer, at on the matter to annex and rezone (and amend wjennings@arvada.org. The last day for the official zoning maps) from Jefferson County questions is Wednesday, May 2, 2018.

A-2 (Agriculture) to R-L (Residential-Low DensCITY OF ARVADA ity), for WHITE ANNEXATION NO. 2, located at Matt Knight, P.E., City Engineer 7519 Simms St. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Legal Notice No.: 402273 Dept. or written comments may be filed thereFirst Publication: April 19, 2018 with no later than 8 days prior to the hearing.

Last Publication: May 3, 2018 CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION Publisher: Golden Transcript /s/ Patricia Connell, Secretary Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Legal Notice No.: 402349 First Publication: May 3, 2018 Public Notice Last Publication: May 3, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Wheat Ridge Transcript A public hearing will be held before the Arvada and the Arvada Press Planning Commission on May 22, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to annex and rezone (and amend the official zoning maps) from Jefferson County A-2 (Agriculture) to R-L (Residential-Low Dens-

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AN OLD WARRIOR TAKES WING The Liberty Foundation’s B-17 “Madras Maiden” is one of only 12 B-17’s that still fly today. The Liberty Foundation’s B-17 provides visitors the opportunity to take a step back in time and gain respect for the men and women who gave so much to protect our freedoms. This weekend, it will fly around the Denver area with flights 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday May 5 and 6 at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. Visit www. libertyfoundation.org.

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