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PHOTOS BY JASON ROGERS

he Arvada High School Class of 2018 graduation ceremony was held May 18, in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in downtown Denver. This was the 114th commencement ceremony for Arvada.

From left, Bernhart Perez, Jonathan Perez and Sean Saimon celebrate after the Arvada High School Class of 2018 graduation on May 18.

Kaycee Nguyen, Grant Davis pose for pictures outside the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on May 18. The pair are part of the Arvada High School graduating class of 2018.

Arvada High School 2018 graduate Aryanna Lamas embraces obvious fan Maria Madera.

Arvada High School’s Class of 2018 gather in the Ellie Caulkins theater for their graduation ceremony, May 18.

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DA’s office presents annual Senior Law Day Workshops address topics such as estate planning, wills, fraud and Medicare/Medicaid STAFF REPORT

Seniors and adults facing challenges with aging parents are invited to the eighth annual Senior Law Day, presented by the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office.

Workshops will address topics such as Medicare/ Medicaid, estate planning, wills and trusts, end-of-life issues, powers-of-attorney, probate, conservatorship and guardianship, investment fraud, and gun safety

“Our population is aging, and older adults will be facing complicated issues,”

and regulations.

“Our population is aging, and older adults will be facing complicated issues,” District Attorney Pete Weir said in a news release. “This is a great opportunity for seniors and for anyone who has a parent. This information can change the quality of life for seniors and their adult children.”

Attorneys and representatives from a variety of community resources also will be available to answer individual questions. The Ask an Attorney feature offers free 15-minute consultations.

Senior Law Day lasts from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 2 at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden.

Registration is $10 and includes a continental breakPete Weir fast, midmorning snack, District Attorney lunch and the new Colorado Senior Law Handbook, a publication of the Colorado Bar Association. Payment must be made by check or money order.

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What Is Title Insurance and Why Do Buyers Need It? In a real estate transaction, the seller’s biggest single expense after brokers’ commissions is title insurance — a little understood cost of selling real estate.

What does it cover, and why is it required?

Unlike other kinds of insurance which protect you from future risks, title insurance protects you from past risks. The short explanation is that title insurance guarantees a buyer that he or she is receiving title to the property being purchased free and clear of known or unknown liens or claims of ownership. Since we consider such assurance the responsibility of the seller, it is usually the seller who pays for the title insurance in Colorado. In some states, I’m told that it is common for buyers to pay for the title policy, and indeed Colorado’s mandated contract to buy and sell real estate allows the parties to specify either the buyer or seller to pay for the primary title policy, referred to as the “owner’s policy.”

Another way in which title insurance differs from other types of insurance is that the premium is paid only once and is never “renewed.”

It’s unusual for a claim to be made on a title policy. Coincidentally, I myself had to file a claim on an office building I purchased in 1991. A year after the closing, I received a “lis pendens” notice from a Texas lawyer. I forwarded it to Land Title, which had issued the title insurance policy for the purchase,

and they settled the claim at no expense or inconvenience to me.

Although the “owner’s policy” is typically paid for by the seller, as described above, there is a second policy issued to protect a mortgage lender when it’s not a cash transaction.

This is called the “lender’s policy” and is for the amount of the loan, unlike the owner’s policy, which protects the buyer up to the full purchase price. If there are multiple loans, multiple lender policies are issued. These policies cost less than the owner’s policy because they require no additional work by the underwriter, and are always the buyer’s expense, although that cost is occasionally covered by a seller concession negotiated by the parties to the transaction.

There are two kinds of title companies.

Some are direct underwriters, such as Fidelity National Title and Stewart Title, while most companies are agents for those larger companies. Those agent title companies can be pretty big, too. One of them is Land Title, perhaps the biggest title company in Colorado. Since the policies are underwritten by those national insurers, you’re not really at risk by using those agent title companies in terms of coverage but you could theoretically be at risk if that company is holding part or all of your down payment and goes out of business prior to closing. Those funds are supposed to be held in escrow accounts and not

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commingled with operating funds or otherwise used, but when that happens — as it has in years past — it can be a big news story. A title company owner told me that even when an agent title company has stiffed a client, the underwriter made good on the claim, writing it off as a loss. The Division of Insurance regulates and audits title companies, making it nearly impossible for such losses to occur.

Title companies are competitive in their rates, which are filed with the Division of Insurance, but there can be substantial variation in fees, such as the closing services fee, which can range from $100 to as high as $750, and other fees. Another point of variation is the “re-issue rate.” This is the discount given when a title policy was issued previously on the same property. This discount can vary from 3 years to as long as 6 years. It can also be on a sliding scale vs. a flat rate discount for the entire re-issue period.

Answering a Reader’s Question

Q. I want to get above my listing price. If I get a full-price offer, do I have to accept it?

A. My sellers occasionally ask this question because my listing strategy involves pricing a home at or near current, real-world market value, as opposed to some hoped-for higher price. Sometimes a seller says they don’t want to sell for any amount that’s not above the listing price and asks if they’re required to accept a full-price (or any) offer.

The answer is “no.” Sellers cannot be compelled to accept an offer, irrespective of the offered price. I always explain this up front to prospective buyers (through their agent, if represented) who submit a full-price offer. The Colorado real estate contract states that if the listing agent produces an offer that matches the terms specified, the seller owes the commission to the agent. To better serve my clients’ interests I insert an “additional provision” stating that they, as the seller, will not owe me a commission on any rejected offer.

At the same time, however, I point out that if the only offer(s) we receive are for full-price (or less), then we didn’t underprice the home, did we?

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Ralston Valley Class of

2018 Graduation PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER

W Ralston Valley’s largest graduating class yet enters the CU Events Center for graduation on May 18.

hen the Ralston Valley students who walked across the CU Events Center stage on May 18 were born,Ralston Valley had just opened for the first time. And 18 short years later, the school graduated its largest senior class yet.

“If there’s one truth high school taught, from the first time we stepped into Ralston Valley to our last day, it’s that community is a tangible thing we have all felt,” said student speaker Mary Teresa Diesslin. “Each member of our class will

It’s photo time for Ralston Valley students and families following the school’s graduation ceremony at the CU Events Center on May 18. CLARKE READER

install a positive piece of the RV community in everyone they meet.”

Speakers like math teacher Chris Braketa and principal Gavin Goodrich highlighted the importance of working hard, dedication and seizing opportunities in life.

“Have a bias for action,” Goodrich said. “Listen more than you talk.”

There’s a lot of complicated things ahead for all students, so valedictorian Carrie Bishop encouraged students to keep it simple.

“Stay curious,” she advised. “And find something you love and run with it.”

The Ralston Valley graduating class of 2018 turn their tassels and officially become graduates at the CU Events Center on May 18. CLARKE READER Family members congratulate Ralston Valley graduates following the ceremony on May 18. CLARKE READER

Ralston Valley student body president Mary Teresa Diesslin and senior class president Gavin Jones are robed, a traditional part of the school’s graduation ceremony since the first class graduated in 2002. CLARKE READER

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Arvada West graduates 55th class PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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lose to 400 seniors graduated from Arvada West High School May 18 in a commencement ceremony held at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield. Collectively, the class of 2018 has received $4.2 million in scholarships to continue their education.

At the ceremony, 14 valedictorians — all of whom held an unweighted 4.0 GPA — were honored. Those students were Isabeau Andrews, James Biggers, Cheyenne Chrisp, Sydney Derix, Lauren Hinshaw, Samantha Klas, James Kleckner, Tristan Martonez, Kailey Robb, Reagan Robinson, Alexis Rolfson, Jenna Thomas, Ashlyn Wagner and Katherine Wood.

Trevor Cook enters the Arvada West High School graduation May 18 at 1st Bank Center in Broomfield.

Lazeruth Armijo accepts his diploma at the Arvada West High School graduation.

Izabelle Moss graduted in the top 10 percent of the graduating class.

Katie Dalh graduated in the top ten percent of the graduating class at Arvada West High.

Collectively the Arvada West High Class of 2018 earned $4.2 million in scholarships.

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Pomona High graduates 44th class PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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ore than 250 Pomona High School seniors graduated May 17 at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield. The 44th graduating class collectively earned $4.2 million in scholarships to continue education. At the ceremony, Valedictorians Xuedan Fillmore and Jing-Mei Fillmore were honored alongside salutatorian Robert Wehber-Ortega.

“This marks and ending but it also marks a beginning,” said Kelly Serrano, senior speaker. “Today as you walk across this stage you will be taking the first steps into the journey of the rest of your lives.”

The family of Marcus Mancillas celebrates him during the Pomona High School graduation May 17.

The class of 2018 is the 44th graduating class at Pomona High School.

Collectively, the Pomona Class of 2018 earned $4.2 million in scholarships.

More than 250 seniors graduated from Pomona High School May 17 at the 1st Bank Center.

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Standley Lake High School’s Class of

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PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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tandley Lake High School graduated its 29th class May 17 at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield. At the ceremony the Class of 2018 valedictorian, Kameron Liao, was recognized. Liao finished his high school career with a 4.0 unweighted GPA. He will attend the Colorado School of Mines next year. Kevin Han was also recognized as the

salutatorian. Han finished high school with a 3.963 GPA and will attend Yale University next year. Before the 246 Standley Lake graduates crossed the stage to accept their diploma, student body president David Nugent reminded his fellow classmates to be resilient.

“Each and every one of you has the potential to change the world,” Nugent told his classmates. “As we part ways, we embark on a life of challenges and success.”

Top, graduate Bradley Beston shakes hands with Standley Lake High Principal Jeff Pierson.

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CoorsTek air quality permit renewal spawns community questions WANT TO COMMENT?

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A proposed renewal of CoorsTek’s air quality permits would require a significant reduction in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and carbon monoxide pollutants.

The company is “committed to regulatory and permit compliance, while also making adjustments as requirements and technologies evolve,” CoorsTek representatives said during a May 15 public meeting hosted by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission at Golden’s city hall.

CoorsTek is a privately-owned ceramics manufacturing company.

Its flagship facility is located at 600 Ninth St. in Golden.

Matt Burgett, the Title V unit supervisor in the Air Pollution Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, presented some background information on air permits at the May 15 hearing. An air permit is a document that authorizes legal emissions of air pollutants under certain terms and conditions, he said.

There are two types of air permits — a construction permit and an operating permit, also known as Title V. Operating permits must be renewed every five years. Facilities operate under existing operating permits until renewal.

“This permit does not represent

an extension of activities at Ninth Street,” said Holt Simmons, the vice president of manufacturing at CoorsTek. The operating permit program was established in the 1990 Federal Clean Air Act Amendments and Colorado’s Title V program began in 2000.

The Air Pollution Control Division issued CoorsTek its original operating permit on Aug. 1, 1999, and a renewal on Oct. 1, 2004. On Sept. 16, 2008, CoorsTek’s second renewal application was submitted.

One reason for the gap between then and now, said one of Simmons’ staff during the May 15 presentation, was because there were issues with the 2004 permit, such as some of the permit’s test results being 20 years old. Since then CoorsTek has conducted updated tests of its kilns and emissions for the current renewal process.

In addition, there have been application modifications, mainly concerning incorporating existing construction permits that were previously issued into the operating permit. These applications were submitted on Aug. 2, 2016; July 25, 2017, which was amended on Aug. 4, 2017; and Oct. 24, 2017.

What is CoorsTek?

Colorado Air Quality Control Commission is accepting public comment on the CoorsTek operating and construction permits, now through June 12 Comments can be emailed to cdphe.aqcccomments@state.co.us.

Because CoorsTek’s renewal includes significant modifications, the process requires a public comment period and a 45-day review period by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rejects a permit application, a business has 90 days to revise the application for it to become compliant with the regulations set forth in the U.S. Clean Air Act. Being processed parallel to CoorsTek’s operating permit are some revisions to a construction permit.

CoorsTek was issued four construction permits between 2013 and 2016 for a periodic kiln, binder burnout oven, electric vacuum furnaces and a boiler. The Air Pollution Control Division specifically wanted CoorsTek to reduce VOC emissions to the federally enforced limit. These revisions are planned to be incorporated into the construction permit by an Air Quality Control Commission deadline of July 1, 2018.

The Air Pollution Control Division requested a 30-day extension to the Title V public comment period to better coincide with the construction permit public comment period.

The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission granted this request, so the public now has through June 12 to provide additional comments on both permits.

The May 15 public hearing took place per the request of the environmental protection group WildEarth Guardians.

“We are concerned that there is not more information about what is being burned in these kilns,” said Jeremy Nichols, a Golden resident and the director of WildEarth Guardians’ Climate and Energy Program. “This is a big deal.”

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Session delivers bills on transportation, pension reform State lawmakers also tackled health care, affordable housing

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In a work season buoyed up by unforeseen revenue, Colorado lawmakers passed a deal to put more money toward the state’s deep transportation needs, gave the green light to a last-minute compromise on its public-retirement system and made progress on curtailing the opioid epidemic.

As conservative lawmakers note, the Legislature passed heavy spending lifts without a tax hike — enabled by favorable forecasts to the tune of a $1.3 billion increase in state revenue from last fiscal year.

Strong economic growth and changes in federal tax policy set the state up to take in more revenue.

But Democrats and Republicans still battled on how to split that pie, and compromises left both sides without their ideal path forward.

Meanwhile, developments were less noteworthy on affordable housing, as prices continue a years-long spike.

The regular session — the 120-day term when bills can be passed — ended May 9. Here’s a look at some of what was accomplished.

Wheels turn on transportation Colorado landed itself in a $9 billion hole as of 2016, according to state projections of transportationspending needs through 2025, and lawmakers aimed to chip further away at that price tag.

“Transportation was a — if not the — priority for Republicans this

session,” said state House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock. Roads and bridges had been “neglected by the Democrats for 13 years,” he added.

For the Democrats’ part, state House Speaker Crisanta Duran supported an unsuccessful bill last year to ask voters to raise sales and use taxes by 0.62 Neville percentage points to raise about $375 million per year for the Colorado Department of Transportation, with other revenue going to counties and municipalities.

Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Cañon City, supported that bill along with Duran, D-Denver.

This time around, lawmakers passed a $645 million boost over the next two years in a bill that would also ask voters in 2019 to approve about $2.3 billion in bond funding for transportation. That option would put Colorado on the hook for up to $3.25 billion in borrowing costs over 20 years.

But before that, outside groups may ask voters in 2018 to approve either another spending requirement without taxes, or allow a sales-tax increase.

“The Legislature will have no choice, I think, but to spend more on transportation and spend less on other things” if the first option passed, said Chris Holbert, state Senate majority leader. Holbert, R-Parker, was skeptical of the tax increase passing, “given the voter reaction to prior tax increases.”

Senate Bill 18-001, the deal lawmakers passed, headed to the governor’s desk May 17.

Small steps on housing Housing affordability, on the other

“I’m excited that we were able to (extend) affordable-housing tax credits so that more affordablehousing projects can get off the ground,” Faith Winter State Representative, D-Westminster

hand, didn’t see a grand bargain that would move the needle much.

“There was more lip service than anything else,” said Eric Sondermann, a Colorado independent political analyst.

Democrats unsuccessfully tried to pass a tax on shopping bags to fund affordable-housing assistance, while Republicans focus on what they say are regulations that make construction unaffordable.

“House Republicans are optimistic that the construction-litigation reform law passed in 2017 will spur more affordable home construction, but we need to give the market time to adjust before enacting more legislation,” said Cole Wist, state House assistant minority leader, RCentennial.

Lawmakers passed a bill that extends the state’s ability to allocate affordable-housing tax credits through the year 2024. It would have expired at the end of 2019, according to the Legislature’s website.

It was a welcome move, but Coloradans need more support, state Rep. Faith Winter said.

“I’m excited that we were able to (extend) affordable-housing tax credits so that more affordable-housing projects can get off the ground,” said

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The Legislature passed what state Rep. Chris Kennedy called a “renters’ rights bill” that would require landlords to provide a copy of a lease to each tenant, as well as receipts for cash rent payments, he said.

Senate Bill 18-007, the bill that extended tax credits, headed to the governor’s desk May 11.

PERA gets fix Senate Republicans passed in March what they called “sweeping new changes” to the state’s public-employee pension fund, which lawmakers say is at least $30 billion underfunded. The bill eventually passed both chambers of the Legislature on the session’s final day.

The program manages about $44 billion for more than 560,000 current and former public employees — teachers, police, and other local- and state-government employees — or about 1 in 10 Coloradans.

Doing nothing would have threatened the state’s credit rating and put all beneficiaries at long-term risk, state Sen. Jack Tate, R-Centennial, has said in the past. The Public Employees’ Retirement Association program, or PERA, has been an increasingly dire issue for years.

Senate Bill 18-200, “which was my legislation, accomplished this task of ‘stopping digging the hole while trying to fill it’ with an approach of shared sacrifice, solid financial fundamentals and better governance,” Tate said.

It adjusts the program to keep it on track to pay off its unfunded debt within 30 years, putting $225 million annually toward paying down that debt.

A bill that drew ire from the state teachers’ union, it eliminates costof-living raises for two years, and afterward, annual raises will continue at 1.5 percent, cut from the current 2 percent. That rate could automatically adjust to help keep the system financially in check, said state Sen. Kevin Priola, a Republican who represents the south part of Thornton.

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in so that employer and employee contributions increase automatically if challenging conditions — increased life expectancy, financial-market issues or others — occur, to “keep things from spinning out of control,” according to Sondermann.

“The bill was certainly half a loaf, but I don’t think anyone really expected more than half a loaf,” said Sondermann, who co-heads a group called Secure Futures Colorado, which has pushed for reform of the program.

The deal was painful, but passing it was the right thing to do, Kennedy said.

“Retirees in 30 years are going to feel the benefit because their pensions will be there for them,”

Kennedy said. “In the shorter term, employees are going to notice a dent in their paychecks, and retirees are going to see smaller cost-of-living adjustments, unfortunately.”

Opioids, health costs Before the session began, lawmakers put together six bills to address opioid abuse, including to allow for supervised-injection facilities — where people with substance-use disorders could safely inject and be referred to treatment — and to expand access to residential, or live-in, substance-abuse treatment.

Lawmakers rejected the injection-facility bill, but a bill to limit the amount of opioids that can be initially prescribed passed, Priola said.

“I did run an (electronic) prescribe bill that didn’t make it,” which “would have helped reduce

doctor-shopping and forged prescriptions,” Priola said.

A bill to add inpatient and residential substance-use treatment as a Medicaid benefit — House Bill 18-1136 — passed May 7.

“These measures are the direct result of the hard work by (state) Rep. Brittany Pettersen,” said Winter, referring to the Lakewood Democrat who has pushed to address the opioid crisis and widely talked about her mother’s struggle with a substance-use disorder.

Also passed was a measure to implement more education to medical providers about prescribing opioid drugs. Pettersen said the package of bills passed has “put Colorado on the map as a national leader.”

“This is the most important work I have ever had the opportunity to be a part of and might be the most important work in my lifetime,” Pettersen said. “Our

package of bills will begin to close the barriers we face in addressing this public-health crisis. We are going to save thousands of lives.”

Elsewhere on health care, lawmakers passed bills to increase price transparency for freestanding emergency departments — which patients often confuse with urgent-care facilities, only to be charged emergency-room fees that can cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars more.

Senate Bill 18-146 requires FSEDs to provide individuals with information on cost of treatment, the individual’s right to reject treatment and ability to ask questions about costs and options.

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VOICES

A message to my 17-year-old self at graduation ALCHEMY

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ecause of the way school districts used to determine the age cut-offs for entering kindergarten, I started school at age 4 and graduated high school at 17. I had been at college almost two months when I turned 18.

I don’t remember much about my high school graduation, there in the Monte Vista High School gym, except that about 100 of

us in silvery green robes sat in solemn rows on the polished wood floor, then filed to the front for our diplomas. Afterward, we laughed and we hugged … and some of us cried. Not me, though. I was eager for my next adventure.

Now, as I look back and consider the adventures and misadventures that have led me to where I am today, I have some thoughts I’d like to have shared with my

bright-eyed 17-year-old self, as she embarked for the first time into a world outside of the little town where she was born.

First, I would tell her to be true to herself … but to a young graduate, what does that really mean?

Looking back, I would be able to warn my young self that the path she was going to choose — a lifelong career in the business world — would not be kind to women. I

would tell her that employers will deny her pay increases, because she’s married and her income is just “supplemental” to her husband’s, but to recognize and understand her own worth and value, her own talent and contributions, anyway. I’d let her know things will get better, but not soon and not enough.

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Amidst all the change leap into adventure

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ust because everything’s changing, Doesn’t mean it’s never been this way before.

All you can do is try to know who your friends are, As you head off to the war.

Pick a star on the dark horizon and follow the light…”

— Regina Spektor, “The Call” I’ve been thinking a lot about change lately. Of course, there are a lot of things changing at my job,

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as Jeffco moves the sixth grade on to the middle school, thus changing the nature of the job that I do.

My son, as a result of this change, will be going to the middle school.

One of my daughters is starting to think about college, and all the changes that that brings. My wife’s job is constantly changing. And, of course, it’s graduation season.

So, there’s a lot going on.

School funding going up, so why is administration getting so much?

Jeffco schools board gave initial approval for the proposed budget which has more growth in administrators. In fact administration has grown over 25 percent in the last few years.

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Good news for parents I’d like to thank the state legislature for passing the Expand Child Care Expenses Income Tax Credit bill, HB181208, which will make child care more affordable for more families across the state.

As a mother and educator, I know child care is an essential part of a child’s education during their first five years of life.

Unfortunately, a high-quality child care environment is often incredibly expensive and out of reach for many low- and middle-income families here in Colorado. In fact, child care for a 4-year-old in Colorado costs $11,229 annually – or $936 each month, according to Child Care Aware.

I testified before the state Senate Finance Committee, not that this bill is not only an investment in children and families, but our state’s economy because it will make it easier for parents to enter or remain in the workforce.

Please join me in thanking our state’s elected leaders for this vital legislation and urge them to do even more for working families next year.

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Included in the budget, our $1.2 Million superintendent needs a “Chief Strategy Officer” with a salary of $138K, a staff person to support the new Jeffco Vision with a price tag of $112K, a theater coordinator for $94K (I love the theater, but schools seem to be putting on fantastic performances without this extra headcount). But wait there is more, our superintendent also wants a “Director of Enrollment” with salary of $119K and another admin for the “student engagement office” at $51K and two more achievement directors at $327K (yep, each director would make $163K a year). Wow – nearly a million dollars proposed for administration, all the while student enrollment in Jeffco is down by 500.

Not one new penny is going to increase the salary for entry level Jeffco teachers. It is time for this Jeffco school board to focus on student achievement, paying teachers what they are worth and stop adding expensive administrators. How can anyone support giving more taxpayer dollars to this board when they are increasing the administrative costs so much?

Attend a board meeting and demand fiscal responsibility from our school board and Superintendent. Tell them no more money until they take better care of the billion dollars a year we already spend.

Leonor Lucero, Littleton SEE LETTERS, P13

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Still no Gold Line!

We in Arvada and the rest of the Gold Line (despite a fully electrified line and a huge bi-level parking lot, in downtown Arvada) is two years overdue, and we are still waiting for train service to Denver.

This is after other Denver Transit Partners problems, such as the stopping of DIA trains with of passengers on two DIA trains with a few hundred passengers for three hours! Meanwhile the Gold Line has been stalled for years by the “Partners” insistence that two very distinct technologies be combined,1) crossing gates and signals (a century old technology that works) with 2) very new technology, PTC (Positive Train Control) which would slow or stop trains running too 2fast against signals.

So much for the idea that private, for (high) profit, corporations will solve the problems of government entities like RTD. This issue will continue as long as too many Americans believe that “government is the problem.”

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headed as with environmental rules, we will not live as long!

Ron Vander Kooi, Arvada Jeffco admin projected to Grow by 8 percent while enrollment declines As teachers march for higher pay, Jeffco’s school board was busy allocating more administrators to their already top heavy administration.

In reviewing the proposed 2018/2019, administrative dollars are budgeted to grow 8 percent and teacher dollars by only 5 percent.

This would equate to a 28 percent increase in admin spending since the 2014/15 school year while teacher spending has only grown by 13 percent.

These increases become more interesting when you look at student enrollment in Jeffco, which is relatively flat.

Why has administrative spending grown by over 28 percent while student enrollment in district schools has decreased?

Interesting, Shaun Boyd with Channel 4 just reported that in the State of Colorado, the percent of administrators has grown 22 percent since 2010 while the number of students has only grown by 7 percent and teachers by 10

percent.

Governor Hickenlooper just signed new budget allocating an additional $600 million to education for next year.

All of this while teachers are demanding more money.

Perhaps Colorado school districts, including Jeffco which is paying their superintendent $1.2 million, needs to look at seriously trimming high head counts and associated dollars in school administration before asking us for one more tax dollar.

Maureen Sielaff, Littleton

City Councils, our Jefferson County Commissioners, or our Colorado Legislature, in a special session, deal with reasonable gun control here in our communities and state! All life is scared! The life of our children and grandchildren is both scared and our country’s future! When is enough, enough? Now is time for meaningful gun control in Colorado, if not in the United States!

Paul C. Jone, Golden

Enough is enough Do we need yet another Santa Fe or another Columbine High School gun incident killing our leadership of tomorrow to address reasonable gun control in our nation! Killing is wrong! Killing our youth in high school gun incidents, such as Santa Fe or Columbine, is totally because of the inaction of our inept political leadership! If Congress in Washington DC is incapable to address gun control it is time for our Golden or Denver

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The truth about the Olde Town Residences development

arlier this spring, the Arvada City Council approved what has certainly been a controversial proposal on the nine acres of blighted land near Wadsworth GUEST Boulevard and West COLUMN 56th Avenue, along the RTD G line in Olde Town.

The city of Arvada has worked for more than a decade on the future of this parcel.

There has been a lot said about this parcel and the significant efforts Marc Williams to redevelop it. And throughout the process, there have been truths, and there have been halftruths.

One claim in particular, the $30 Land Deal, does not even rise to the

level of a half-truth, and here’s why.

When the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA), the city of Arvada and the Regional Transportation District (RTD) sought a developer to carry out the vision of a transit-oriented development adjacent to the Olde Town Transit Hub, they knew it would be a difficult task.

This site is the very definition of blight and even attracted a homeless encampment.

Several qualified groups made proposals for the property, and at all times, it was obvious that the development problems with the nine-acre site meant that for a meaningful project to occur, assistance with the land and some tax incentives would be necessary to encourage a multi-million dollar investment from a private developer.

That is what public-private partnerships are about. The public partners

on the 9-acre site have agreed to contribute real property, which has significant issues, including a steep slope and a large storm-storm sewer line that cannot be built on or will have to be relocated.

For this first phase of redevelopment, AURA will be rebating the property-tax increment generated by the new development up to $4.3 million over the next 13 years.

What do citizens receive in exchange? Arvadans get 252 new housing units in the Olde Town Residences with the new residents having an estimated total annual income of about $16 million.

The developer will invest more than $75 million into a project that meets the expectations of Arvada’s Transit Station Framework Plan, including structured parking versus a sea of surface parking plus the installation of many public improvements.

The developer will create public amenities such as parks and public spaces, a dog park, and streetscapes along 56th Avenue and Vance Street, linking New Town to Olde Town. In addition, landscaping and trees will significantly improve areas along Wadsworth Bypass and the railroad tracks.

These new residents are projected to spend $2.8 million a year in Arvada, supporting local retailers, restaurants and other businesses in our community.

In addition, the projections show that the city of Arvada will receive at least $566,000 a year in new taxes and fees paid by these residents. The Arvada Chamber of Commerce recognizes these clear benefits and endorsed this project.

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DORAY FROM PAGE 12

I would tell her that the powerful men she encounters, as clients or colleagues, will believe they can fondle and harass her, against her wishes. And, as emphatically as I could, I would make sure she knew that none of this is okay, that none of it is her fault, and that the only way

WILLIAMS FROM PAGE 14

$30 Land Deal? No. The truth of the matter is that the developer will invest more than 93 percent of the cost of this project, which will generate an estimated $8.5 million in new tax dollars over the next 15 years.

So here’s a truth: This is clearly the kind of public-private investment that

to take charge of her life and be true to herself is to speak up … not to wait 40 years when she would simply be another #MeToo statistic.

I would tell her how important it is to have a purpose in life beyond oneself, to make a difference in the world.

I would let her know how easy it is to have a positive impact on the lives of the people around her and remind her that making a difference might be as simple as planting flowers for her neighbors to enjoy.

I would tell her that the world she inherits will continue to face racial, social and political crises, and that she will find herself in situations where to remain silent is to become complicit, no matter how awkward or unpopular her positions might be.

Perhaps most importantly, I would assure her that she will be strong enough to weather the inevitable storms we all must endure, that she will have family and friends with her every step of the way.

Would any of this have made a difference all those years ago? I do think so … and I believe it can make a difference today for both young women and men: Be true to yourselves and find a way to make a difference in the world.

Congratulations on your graduations!

Andrea Doray is a writer who is eternally grateful to the friends and family who really truly have been with her every step of the way. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

will support the infrastructure, City services, public safety, and park and cultural facilities that make our community so great.

Arvada should want this type of investment and redevelopment on our blighted parcels. And I thank my fellow City Council members for supporting this significant effort with its 6-1 vote at our most recent Council meeting.

There is a small group of vocal critics of this opportunity. To try to halt

this redevelopment, they focused on the term “$30 Land Deal.” Instead, we should not use this opportunity as a scapegoat for concerns about how our community should responsibly plan for growth.

There’s also a handful of critics who would prefer to leave this blighted land exactly as it is.

I flat-out disagree. For the city to do nothing with this property is unacceptable. It would betray our responsibility to all our citizens to put what

is ultimately their asset to its best and highest use — as an investment in our future.

I encourage you to learn more about this project by visiting AURA’s project page at arvadaurbanrenewal.org/ projects/9-acre-tod-site.

And please contact me at any point if you would like to discuss this project and other issues facing the City of Arvada.

Marc Williams is the mayor of the city of Arvada.

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Every year since 2000, veterans, Gold Star families and members of the public gather on Memorial Day for a tribute event to remember those who gave their lives in service of the country. COURTESY PHOTO

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emorial Day is just one day a year, and as Louetta Smith, director of the annual Denver Memorial Day Tribute event, sees it, it’s not too much to ask to take a few minutes during the day to remember those who have served the country.

“Like a lot of people, for a long time I never really thought of Memorial Day like I should,” she remembered. “But I started getting involved in the tribute, and that reminded me of the importance of gratitude for those who gave their lives for all of us.”

There’s a lot going on during Memorial Day weekend, as it has long served as the unofficial opening weekend of summer. People looking to spend time outside are spoiled for choice, and even while doing something like participating in a beer run, a community picnic, or even a huge Nerf battle, events like the tribute remind people what the day is all about.

The first Denver Memorial Day Tribute event was held on Memorial Day 2000 by Deb Ellis, following the death off her World War II vet father. The event started out with more of a fair atmosphere, but 9/11 and the ensuing war on terror changed the vibe of the tribute. It became an event about the Gold Star families.

Korean War veteran Lyle Carter and Gov. John Hickenlooper lay the wreath at one of the annual Memorial Day Tribute events that is hosted every year at the POF Hall. COURTESY PHOTO

A bevy of outdoor ways to start the summer

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hen most people come across creatures like a spider or a centipede, they probably don’t pause to appreciate the tools that enabled these animals to survive for millions of years.

But spend a little time at the Butterfly Pavilion’s new survival exhibit, and one will be able to learn all about the adaptability of COMING these surprising ATTRACTIONS animals. The Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave. in Westminster, unveiled its new “Survival” exhibit in March, and it will be on display for about a year.

“These animals have developed some amazing survival Clarke Reader methods over countless years,” said pavilion entomologist Mario Padilla.

“Instead of being stuck in a box, we want to give visitors a chance to see how our animals move, feed and interact with their environment.”

The exhibit provides an intimate look at how a variety of invertebrates have developed survival skills in a variety of areas, focusing on moving, hiding, feeding and fighting, all in pursuit of a simple goal — staying alive.

The interactive exhibit shows how creatures like bees, beetles, spiders and more use camouflage, venom and other skills to eat, evade predators and attract mates. Visitors will get to use a dragonfly launch pad, fight in a simulated beetle battle, and get handson with Rosie the Tarantula.

“We think it’s really important to provide those hands-on experiences to visitors,” Padilla explained. “We work to ensure there’s a touch component to all of our exhibits.”

As is the case with everything the Butterfly Pavilion does, the hope is that visitors will come away with a greater appreciation for animals that so many people are afraid of or don’t understand.

“It’s taken millions of years for these animals to become what we recognize now,” Padilla said. “Not only do we hope our visitors appreciate these insects, but they also will want to do what they can to protect them.”

For tickets and additional information visit www.Butterflies.org/Survival.

Tackling the housing crisis through art Housing is an issue that people all over the metro area are affected by, especially with rising rents and a growing homeless population.

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May 24, 2018 William Matthews, 5, works on decorating his knight’s shield with the help of his mother, Debbie Warner.

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Maegen Tracy poses with her son, Sean, at the Mom and Son Date Knight at the Arvada YMCA May 18.

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Simon Schrader leads his mom, Megan, into the gym for the Arvada YMCA Mom and Son Date Knight.

sons a night out of fun similar to a father, daughter dance — but catered to boys and their interests. The Arvada YMCA held its first father, daughter princess ball in February.

“I think events like this are so important,” said Arvada resident Maegan Tracy, who was attending the event with her son.

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Golden’s Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., is tackling the issue with the help of artists in its new summer exhibition — “Finding Home.”

The exhibit features installations by three Denver artists whose artwork occupies three different rooms at the museum.

On display through July 8, the conceptual exhibition was created with the intent of starting a community dialogue about the everpresent and often tragic situation involving affordable housing in the region. The museum partnered with local governments to add depth and insight into the housing issue.

For information, head to www. foothillsartcenter.org.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Taylor Swift at Sports Authority Field Colorado is a hot stop for touring musicians during the summer, which means concert goers are spoiled for choice when it comes to their evening plans.

This week alone, you couldn’t go wrong with James Taylor at Fiddler’s Green on May 27, The Wonder Years with Tigers Jaw and Tiny Moving Parts at the Ogden on May 30, or Gang of Youths at the Globe Hall on the same day.

But for my money, the best way to kick off the summer concert season is with one of pop’s reigning queens — Taylor Swift, who will be stop-

ping by Sports Authority Field At Mile High, 1701 Bryant St., at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 25.

As if it wasn’t enough to have Swift, is who is undeniably a pop master of the highest order, she is bringing along Charli XCX and Camila Cabello. Last year, Charli XCX released two of pop’s best albums, by adding electronics and Swedish pop to her already insightful writing.

And this year Cabello stepped out of Fifth Harmony’s shadow, and her solo debut is one of my favorite albums of the year.

The concert is a guaranteed good time for all ages. Tickets are still available, so go to www.ticketmaster. com.

The Mile High City plays Van the Man For me, Van Morrison is at the very top of the rock troubadour pile, secondly only to Bob Dylan.

If his take on Irish folk wasn’t beautiful enough, his addition of jazz and soul sounds into everything he does adds a whole new layer of depth to his sound.

Unfortunately, he’s getting up there in years, and hasn’t really toured in a decade or more. And when he does, it costs an arm and a leg to score a ticket.

Thankfully, the Hi-Dive at 7 S. Broadway in Denver, is providing an alternative option with its Denver Plays Van Morrison concert at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 26.

The music of Van the Man will be performed that night by members of numerous local bands, including King Cardinal, Strange Americans, The Guestlist, Bud Bronson and the

Good Timers, Sawmill Joe, Kid Reverie, Bison Bone, Bluebook, Robby Peoples, David Burchfield, Hunter James, and more.

Anyone who loves “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Have I Told You Lately?” and “Astral Weeks” won’t want to miss the show.

To grab tickets, go to www.hi-dive. com/event/1689350-denver-playsvan-morrison-denver.

Run to the Trails In Motion Film Festival The warm spring and summer weather is perfect for all the trail runners in the metro area. But for those who want a taste of the trail running world without all the sweat and, you know, exercise, Golden is the place to go.

The 2018 Ledlenser Trails In Motion Film Festival will be making a stop at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., from 6 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30.

The festival will feature eight films that tell some very inspiring stories, like that of Adam Campbell, who recovered from a life-threatening rock climbing fall and 10 months later completed in the Hardrock 100.

Some of the featured athletes will be on hand to speak and answer questions after their films.

For tickets, visit www.trailsinmotion.com/films-on-tour/item/472golden-co.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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“I had attended the City and County of Denver’s Memorial Day Parade and I remember at the time being amazed that the parade was so poorly attended.

The country seemed so complacent about military sacrifice — past or present,” Ellis said. “This year, there are more than 40 families that will attend the Tribute, and they come from all over Colorado.”

The Tribute is now held indoors at the POF Hall, 1340 Sherman St. in Denver, just south of the Capitol, and will go from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 26. The event will feature musical tributes from the U.S. Navy Band Northwest Brass Quintet, soloist Rosemary White, violist Valerie Reives and more.

Then, there will be a seven-wreath remembrance ceremony honoring veterans and the fallen from all wars and presentations to the Gold Star families who have lost a loved one since the war on terror, complete with names, biographical information and a Navy bell tolling.

The ceremony is free and open to the public.

Those looking to show appreciation in a quieter way can volunteer at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., to help lay flowers at the graves.

The flower laying begins at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, May 28.

“It feels like Memorial Day has lost a lot of its meaning for many people,” Smith said. “It helps to remember what this day is for amidst everything that is happening over the weekend.”

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MEMORIAL DAY OPTIONS Happenings in Denver: INFO: www.denver. org/things-to-do/ spring-summer/ denver-memorialday/

Summer Kickoff Celebration WHERE: Heritage r Amusement Park, 18301 W. Colfax e Ave., Golden WHEN: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Saturday, May 26 INFO: hrfd.org Memorial Day Tribute WHERE: POF Hall, 1340 Sherman St., Denver WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 26 INFO: www.

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Sunday, May 27 INFO: www. rockymountainbrewruns.com/ gristbrewrun/ Flower laying at Fort Logan WHERE: Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver WHEN: Volunteers arrive at 9 a.m.

Monday, May 28 INFO: www.memorialdayflowers.org Third annual Memorial Day Nerf battle WHERE: Cornerstone Park, 5150 S. Windemere St., Englewood WHEN: 10 a.m.

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Rocky Mountain Brew Runs is hosting a 4-mile run and beer tasting even that is open to all ages on Sunday, May 27, at Highlands Ranch’s Grist Brewing.

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Located at the famous Heritage Square site, the park features amusement rides, bumper boats, paddle boats, go-karts for adults and children, miniature golf courses, an arcade and a zip line.

“For our Memorial Day event we’re going to have extra activities for children, including face painting, a photo booth, a street magician, live music and more,” said Liz Miller, media relations with Cutter Communications.

“We’re excited for people to relive memories at our site and make some new ones.”

For a free event that not only brings together family members, but the community at large is the first Highlands Ranch Field Day and Picnic, hosted by the Community Builders of Colorado from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, at Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle in Highlands Ranch.

“It seems like people aren’t as interested as getting together as a community anymore,” said Jolene Rheault, public relations director with Community Builders. “We want people to be proud of their community and know that everyone can get together to have a good time for something like Memorial Day.” Attendees are invited to bring a picnic or sample some of the wares at one of the largest gathering of food trucks in Highlands Ranch. There will also be a beer and wine garden featuring selections from local brew-

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eries and wineries and live acoustic music.

There will also be traditional field day and carnival games, as well as a kickball and golf chipping contest that can be entered for cash prizes as well as prizes from local businesses.

“We’d like this to become an annual event we do for the community every summer,” Rheault added. “It was partly inspired by the field day that kids have at school, and we want to keep providing this kind of free event for kids and their parents.”

Those searching for a little more active way to enjoy the outdoors won’t want to miss the Memorial Day Nerf battle in Englewood. The event is for those 5 years old and older.

Hosted at Cornerstone Park, 5150 S. Windemere St., beginning at 10 a.m. on May 28, the event is a kind of summer kickoff for Battle Zone — a mobile Nerf arena company since 2015.

Finally, something a little more adult happening over the weekend is

the Red, White and Brew Run with Grist Brewing.

Rocky Mountain Brew Runs is hosting the event at Grist, 9150 Commerce Center Circle, Suite 300, in Highlands Ranch. The run begins at 10 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, and is designed to be open for everyone.

“This is a social fun run to celebrate the start of summer, and people can bring kids in a stroller and dogs, and just walk if they want to,” said Lauren Jones, event coordinator with Rocky Mountain Brew Runs. “We also have fun and silly beer Olympic games that are a lot of fun for people.”

The four-mile run finishes up with an ice-cold brew and food trucks, and all the proceeds benefit local nonprofits Epic Experience and Vet Expeditions.

“These kinds of events bring out more people than just some competitive 5K,” Jones said. “It’s fun to watch or participate in a family-friendly, dog friendly event and then try some craft brews afterward.”

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Fridays

American Legion Post 161 Bingo: 12:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays at 390A N. Sheridan, Arvada. Bingo events help raise money to support the post’s many charitable programs. Contact 303-424-0324.

CalmUp Journey a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Contact www.DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340.

Golden Gate Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-2771933 or go to www.goldengategrange.com.

New members welcome.

Jeff-West Community Forum: 7:30-8:30 a.m. the fourth Friday of each month at Walnut Creek Golf Preserve (formerly Heritage Golf Course), 10555 Westmoor Drive. JeffWest Community Forum seeks to strengthen connections among residents of the Jeffco portion of Westminster by providing information about the area’s organizations, agencies, and events. Forum is free and open to the public; breakfast can be ordered from the menu. See the group’s Facebook page or contact Evie.Hudak@gmail.com.

North Jefferson County Gem and Mineral Club: 7:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Club offers presentations, field trips, socializing, and shows. Children welcome to attend with family. Members enjoy rockhounding (rocks, minerals, and fossils), faceting, jewelry making, diverse geology, and sharing stories about “the one that got away” (or at least was too big to carry home). Contact Tom Reilly at tjreilly1@yahoo.com North Jeffco Senior Friday Club: 1-4 p.m.

Fridays at Community Recreation Center, 68th and Wadsworth. The group meets weekly to play cards and board games, including bridge, pinochle, canasta, hand & foot, majong, billiards and dominoes. No RSVP. All supplies provided and refreshments. Monthly pot luck/catered meals.

Golfing and bowling opportunities, too. Call Richard Marosey, 303-450-6922.

Parkinson’s Care Partners: 1:30-2:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Free group designed for care providers; it is led and sponsored by Homewatch CareGivers. Call Melinda Yeary, 720-524-4192 or e-mail MYeary@HomewatchCareGivers.com.

South Jeffco Rotary: 7:15 a.m. Fridays at The Den at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Rotary is a service organization dedicated to helping those in need in our community as well as internationally. Join us for breakfast, speakers, comradery and community service. Call Kris Clute at 303-907-0473, email info@sojeffcorotary. org, or go to sojeffcorotary.org.

TOPS Chapter 0675: 8:30-9:30 a.m. (weigh-in) and 9:30 a.m. (meeting) Fridays at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St. For anyone wanting to lose or maintain their weight. Call Ann, 303-422-2455.

TOPS nonprofit national dues, $32 per year.

Round Table Issues Breakfast: 7 a.m. the first Friday of each month at American Legion Wilmore-Richter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Learn about local projects and events. Breakfast service begins at 6:45 a.m. Open to the public. Contact 303424-0324 for cost and other information.

Saturdays

American Legion Post 161 Bingo: 12:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays at 390A N. Sheridan, Arvada. Bingo events help raise money to support the post’s many charitable programs.

Baugh House Open House, Tours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month, 44th and Robb Street, Wheat Ridge. Baugh House is a log cabin encapsulated in a Victorian 1900s house. Event includes tours, craft demonstrations and rocking in the chairs reminiscing about Wheat Ridge “back in the day” with local historians. Presented

by Wheat Ridge Historical Society. Info: 303-421-9111 or www.wheatridgehistoricalsociety.org.

Colorado Citizens for Peace meets 10:3011:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com.

Grand Piano Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www.grappabistro. V com. Call 303-273-8882.

LifeRing Secular Recovery is a network of support groups for people who want to live free from alcohol and other addictive drugs.

Meetings are at 6 p.m. Saturdays at 6655 W. Jewell Ave. Unit 100. Appointments and membership is not required. LifeRing’s approach to sobriety focuses on empowering individuals through the strength of sober conversation. Go to liferingcolorado.org.

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

All are welcome. The group sews lap quilts for the University of Colorado Hospital, cloth bags for food for the Jeffco Action Center, mittens for the Denver Rescue Mission and Severe Weather Shelter, or bring your own project. You also may bring your D own machine. Contact Sharon Behm, 303241-8644.

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

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Sundays

Polka Lover Klubs, 3-7 p.m. Sundays at Denver Kickers, 16776 W. 50th Ave., Golden.

Live music. Beautiful dance floor. Admission $5 members, $10 nonmembers. Annual membership $15. Contact Leo at 720-2320953 or leoincolorado@gmail.com.

Ongoing /Education

Discussion groups Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-424-4828.

ESL classes — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.

Ongoing /Fine Arts and Entertainment

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

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

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

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

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

Health group A women’s health group with the motto “Your health, your life: Take charge” meets noon-1 p.m. Fridays at 9797 W. Colfax Ave, No. 3AA, in Lakewood. Learn about natural alternatives to health concerns. No charge to be part of this group. For more information, call Linda at 303-8835473 or email lindagoesgreen@prodigy.net.

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

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

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

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

Weight loss — The EZ Weight-Loss Challenge 12-week program meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Free coaching, metabolism test and nutrition information. Cash prizes awarded to the top three biggest achievers. For information on cost or to preregister, call Chris at 720-320-2394.

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

Weekly music Jazz @ the Creek is every first Wednesday of the month at Living Water Unity, 59th and Vance in Olde Town Arvada.

Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come listen to an hour of great jazz. For more information, call 720-935-4000 or email livingwaterunity@comcast.net.

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Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071 meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Elks Lodge #1777, 1455 Newland St., Lakewood. Beforehand, join the group from 8-10 a.m. for a low-cost breakfast at the Elks Lodge. Chapter helps all veterans with health care, benefits, employment and training, monetary assistance and other veteran’s issues. Go to www.vva1071.org for information or call 303-870-2428.

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

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Tribute, ceremonies among Memorial Day events Fort Logan, Englewood, Littleton will be sites of solemn rites

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Memorial Day will be observed with a tribute to fallen veterans at Fisher Auditorium on the Englewood High School campus on May 27 and with ceremonies May 28 in Littleton and Fort Logan National Cemetery to honor their service and the sacrifices of all members of the military, past and present.

The tradition that established the Memorial Day events stated that they were for the “honor of all veterans laid to rest in this sacred national cemetery, to all the prisoners of war and those missing in action who never returned, to all who have served and those who, even now, guards the gates of freedom worldwide.”

This is the fourth year for the Veterans’ Tribute in Englewood organized

by Kay Howard. Howard headed the project that placed a veterans’ memorial at Englewood High School as well as the tribute. The tribute will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. May 27 in Fisher Auditorium located on the Englewood High School campus, 3800 S. Logan St. The guest speaker at the event is retired Air Force Col. Douglas Hole, who

Young volunteers placed an American flag at each headstone as a Memorial Day tribute last year. That will be done again this year in preparation for the May 28 Memorial Day ceremonies at Fort Logan.

FILE PHOTO also was a major benefactor during the fundraising effort for the memorial at the high school. Also during the event, the Gold Star family of Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Falkel will be presented a traditionally folded flag by members of the Honor Bell team.

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On May 28, the first ceremony of the day starts at 8 a.m. in the Veterans’ Circle located in the Littleton Cemetery at 6155 S. Prince St. A second, mirror-image service will be held at 10 a.m. at the Littleton World War II Memorial in Ketring Park, 6000 S. Gallup St. Both ceremonies in Littleton, sponsored by the Pat Hannon Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4666 and the George C. Evans American Legion Post 103, follow the same program with the El Jebel Pipe Band will playing “Amazing Grace” and the All Veterans Honor Guard firing the traditional 21-gun salute.

The ceremonies will include reading of the poem “In Flanders Field” and the poem, “My Plea.” The poem “My Plea” was written by Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick Hannon, the first Littleton resident to die in the Vietnam War.

At 11 a.m., Fort Logan National Cemetery will hold the annual Memorial Day observance that is sponsored by the Associated Veterans of Colorado. Featured speaker this year is Command Sgt. Maj. Bill Woods, command sergeant major of the Colorado National Guard. Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman and Colorado Lt. Gov. Donna Lynn plan to attend and could speak.

A group representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Retired Enlisted Association Auxiliary and the Gold Star Wives will place a ceremonial wreath at a symbolic grave marker, the honor guard will raise their rifles, fire the 21-gun salute and the bugle will play “Taps,” sending the echo across the rows and rows of gleaming white markers standing in arrow-straight rows.

In case the weather is bad, the services will be held at Verle Huffman VFW Post 9644 at 2680 W. Hampden Ave. in Sheridan.

After the Fort Logan ceremonies, VFW Post 9644 and its Ladies Auxiliary will host a luncheon at the facility that is two blocks east of Federal on Hampden Avenue.

Preparations for the ceremonies at Fort Logan begin May 29 when volunteers, most of them young people from a variety of scouting organizations, place a small American flag adjacent to each of the more than 54,000 headstones at the national cemetery, and the same day, flags will be placed on the graves of veterans buried at Littleton Cemetery.

The first official Memorial Day celebration was held when Civil War Union General John Alexander Logan, who is the individual Fort Logan is named for, was commander of the Union veterans group the Grand Army of the Republic, and issued an order that asked all members to decorate the graves of American veterans on May 30, 1868 to honor those who died serving their country.

After World War I, Decoration Day became an official holiday and later, the name was changed to Memorial Day. In 1971, Congress passed the holiday act that, among other things, made Memorial Day the last Monday in May.

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Alpine Chorale Concert, “Our American Choral Heritage”: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4500 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge. Go to www.aplinechorale.org. Joined by special guest the Dan Geisler Trio.

Evergreen Music Festival: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 at Buchanan Park, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen. Festival includes 14 groups, including FACE Vocal Band and soul band The Burroughs. Go to http://go.evvnt. com/211984-0?pid=4951 Pretty Lights Shows: 7 p.m. Aug. 10-11 at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison. All ages. Go to http:// prettylightsmusic.com

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Evening Celebrating Dad: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Info: www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

New, Vintage Navajo Weavings: Friday, July 13 to Sunday, July 15 at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Info: www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

Meet Silversmith/Goldsmith Ray Van Cleve: Friday, Aug. 10 to Sunday, Aug. 12 at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Info: www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

Oil Artist Jordyn Payne Show: Friday, Aug. 17 to Sunday, Aug. 19 at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Info: www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

Hand-blown Glass Pumpkins: Friday, Sept. 21 to Sunday, Sept.

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Wildlife Artist Sonia Reid Show: Friday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept.

includes relationship skills and speed date. Go to http://go.evvnt. com/224577-0?pid=4951.

this week’s TOP FIVE Coffee Talk: Districted Driver: 1-2:15 p.m. Thursday, May 31 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Led by Wheat Ridge Police officer John Bowman, presenting on the award-winning program “Distracted Driving is Risky Business.”

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

bicycle display, children’s activities, a gourmet Brunch Italiano. This year’s event takes place on July 22, 2018 from 9am-1pm at the Jeffco Fairgrounds located at 15200 W. 6th Avenue, Golden. Visit www.automezzicolorado.com

The Secret Garden at Lakewood Cultural Center:Performance Now presents “The Secret Garden” - A compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal in this Tony Award-winning musical. The show runs from June 15-July 1. Tickets start at $20.

The Lakewood Cultural Center is located at 470 S Allison Parkway. Visit lakewood.showare.com.

The Automezzi Exotic Italian Car Show:Nearly 150 vehicles featuring marques such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, and Vespa will be on display. There will also be an Italian

Opening Day of Water World: Water World, one of America’s largest family water parks, opens on May 26 (weather permitting). Located at 8801 N. Pecos Street, Federal Heights. Visit www.waterworldcolorado.com.

update, view the proposals, talk with the planning team, and let us know what you think. Presentations at 6-8 p.m, June 7 at Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road. For more information, visit AdvanceArvada.org.

EVENTS

First Friday Art Walk in Historic Olde Town Arvada: Come out June 1to celebrate arts and culture in Arvada! Join us every first Friday in Olde Town Arvada to browse art in various business locations around Historic Olde Town Arvada. From 6-8 p.m., cost is free. For more information, visit http://visitarvada.org/avcevent.

Senior Law Day in Jefferson County: The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office is hosting its 8th Annual Senior Law Day on June 2, offering educational seminars for seniors and for adults

Sand in the City Beach Party: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 23 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 24 at Ralston Park, 64th and Simms, Arvada.

Sand sculptures, buried treasures, games, crafts and more. Go to www.sandinthecityarvada.org.

Giselle - a ballet in two acts:Classical Ballet Academy and Ballet Mélange present Giselle, a romantic two-act ballet June 9 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Visit www.classical-ballet-academy.com

30 at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Info: www.spiritsinthewindgallery. com.

Memorial Day Ceremony: The program will include color guard, bag pipes, flyover, guest speaker, taps, rifle salute when appropriate.

What you’ll need: bring your own chairs if you are unable to stand for more than 30 minutes without assistance. We don’t always have chairs available. Parking for this event is generously offered by the Home Depot in the shopping area south of the Memorial. The program starts at 2 p.m. May 28 at the Marine Corps Memorial, located at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 40 in Golden.

Baugh House Tours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9 at 44th and Robb Street in Wheat Ridge.

Second Saturday Event of the Wheat Ridge Historical Society.

Check out the society’s page on Facebook.

who may be facing challenges with aging parents. Senior Law Day will be held at the Jefferson County courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, in Golden, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 2. Registration is only $10 and includes a continental breakfast, a mid-morning snack, lunch, and the new Colorado Senior Law Handbook, a publication of the Colorado Bar Association.

Payment must made by check or money order.

Arvada Trails Day: Celebrate National Trails Day in Arvada. Get outdoors and move your feet, pedal your bike or just enjoy a day of appreciating the outdoors as you explore nature, participate in eco-friendly activities, learn about resource conservation, and experience some of Arvada’s 150 miles of wonderful hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails June 2 at the Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St, Arvada. More information at http://visitarvada. org/events/all-events/.

Arvada’s Land Development Code Update: Learn about the

Open All Breed Horse Shows: June 10, July 8, Aug. 19 and Sept.

9. At Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada.

Registration at 7:30 a.m.; classes at 8:30 a.m. Call or text 720-9352026 or 720-560-3646 or email coloradostockhorse@yahoo.com.

Go to www.coloradostockhorse. com for entry forms and information.

Senior Prom: 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, June 1 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. For ages 50-plus. Theme is Great Gatsby; enjoy 1920s class and style. Space is limited. Go to apexprd.org to sign up and for information.

Randy Corporon: 7 a.m. Monday, June 4 at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Hear from an attorney and talk show host. Program of the Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club. Students, youth and women welcome Tantra Speed Dating: 6:30-9:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 at Full Moon Books and Event Center, 9106 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood.

Tantra yoga inspired workshop

Heritage Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 11, Baugh House 44th and Robb Street, Wheat Ridge. Info: 303-421-9111 or www. wheatridgehistoricalsociety.org.

Oktoberfest: Friday, Aug. 24 to Sunday, Aug. 26 at T.E.V. Edelweiss Club, 17832 Highway 8, Morrison. Info: www.tevedelweiss. org.

EDUCATION

History Park Walking Tour: 1111:30 a.m. Friday, June 1 at Golden History Park, 1020 11th St., Golden.

History Park is home to many of the original buildings from the old Pearce Ranch in Golden Gate Canyon. Meet at the schoolhouse.

Go to www.goldenhistory.org.

Free Legal Clinic: Get Help With Visitation Plans: 1-2:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Jefferson County Department of Human Services, 3500 Illinois St., Suite 1300, Golden. Volunteer attorneys meet via computer link to answer questions, help fill out forms and provide assistance in establishing a visitation plan. Call 303-271-4329. Dates in 2018 are June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18.

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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Foothills Art Center: Golden art facility.

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Need: Volunteers needed to update website

ALCORN FROM PAGE 12

But, my father used to always preach that “the only constant in life is change.” Some people are scared of change — actually physically, emotionally unwilling to deal with their circumstances being different one day than they are today.

And, while there’s a certain normalcy to that — the human brain is wired to recognize familiar patterns — it also can lead to the inability to move on from bad and dangerous situations.

And, on the other end of the spectrum, there are those who are so averse to “settling” that they engage in change just for the sake of change. Now, there are a variety of other psychological factors in play there, too, but suffice

and Facebook page by developing relevant resource materials, articles about refuge events and calendar postings; assist with developing a short introductory video for website; manage and organize volunteer activities; maintain and update information posted in the refuge kiosks; remove noxious weeds from the refuge; and perform regular clean-up and maintenance (picking up trash, spraying weeds, cutting grass with weed whacker) of the kiosk areas.

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

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

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Gateway Battered Women’s Services: Serves domestic violence victims in Aurora and Arapahoe County.

Need: Volunteers for various fundraising, planning committees Contact: Jeneen Klippel, 303-343-1856; email jkworden@gatewayshelter.com.

Girl Scouts: Youth organization for girls.

Need: Volunteers for jobs ranging from running troops to helping with a science event or office work Age requirement: Men and women 18-plus Contact: girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email

Global Goods and Coffee Shop: Supports the efforts of Global Refuge International, which provides medical support and training to refugees in Uganda. Shop sells fairly traded global goods and coffee, lattes, homemade paninis and pies.

Need: Cashiers at the coffee shop; barista experience a plus but not required. Also need musicians to provide live music in the evenings, especially Fridays and Saturdays.

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to say, that end of the spectrum is also fraught with the potential for bad outcomes.

I try to strike a balance in my life.

For the most part, I’m pretty happy where I’m at, so I look at change a little suspiciously.

That’s not to say that I don’t try to evaluate and grow, constantly “tweaking” what I’ve been doing if I see a space to do better. And, sure, sometimes those tweaks end up working exactly like how like Tim Allen/Tim Taylor used to tweak stuff on “Home Improvement,” but that rarely stops me from trying to squeeze another 6, 8 or 12 percent out of my performance.

Still, wholesale change is rarely on my radar, as long as there’s room to grow still.

Some change is natural, inevitable, like graduation. But, sometimes, change is forced on you. I didn’t have

any say in the age groups changing next year, and I also didn’t have any say when our original design changed.

And there are some people still inclined to fight some of those changes, but sometimes, you just have to throw your hands up: It’s not in my control, so I waste very little energy on it.

You see, there is a lot of simple wisdom in that stanza I quoted up above by Regina Spektor, from the “Chronicles of Narnia” soundtrack. If change is coming, I suppose one of the first things you have to decide when dealing with it is whether it’s really a big deal — do you have any control to begin with, and is it really earthshattering.

After that, know who your friends are — what are your assets, what are your strengths, who’s got your back, and who can you trust? And, no, I’m not comparing middle school to a war

… minor skirmish, maybe a battle some days, but not a war.

Beyond that, pick a star. Know what you believe, know what’s important, and try to stay true to that. I know that requires a little more philosophy than most people really care to engage in, but that’s what makes philosophy so important. When you’re surrounded by darkness, by the unknown, you have something to guide you.

And then ... leap in to the adventure!

Change is coming. You may not see it as easily as I can in the schools right now, but change is coming. Find your star, find your friends, and get ready for it.

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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in a time of 48.22 seconds, more than a second faster than Pueblo South junior Treveon Collins.

“It feels like a big weight off your shoulder to come out and finish what you started the year to do,” Williams said after winning his first career state track title. “I thought the 400 was my best bet.”

Williams finished third in both the 100 and 200. The 200 was one of the closest races of the day with first, second and third separated by .08 seconds.

rew Van Maanen knew he was facing long odds heading into the three-day rookie camp of the National Football League Houston Texans in early May. First of all, the former Chaparral football standout was an undrafted free agent out of Wyoming.

And second, he is a fullback which is a disappearing position these days in the National Football League. But he is a long snapper and hoped his versatility might be attractive to the OVERTIME Texans or some other NFL team.

“Unfortunately, I didn’t get invited back,” said Van Maanen. “I really enjoyed my time down there. I was in an NFL locker room. I’m going to Jim Benton stay in shape and my agent will try to make something work out somewhere else. So it’s a waiting game right now.”

With spread offenses, many high school and college teams don’t regularly use fullbacks and many NFL teams have virtually eliminated the position. However, some teams still have prominent fullbacks, and flexibility is important.

Fullbacks play on special teams, block, carry the ball in short yardage situations and sometimes are secondary receiving targets.

Van Maanen was a four-year fullback at Wyoming and a backup long snapper until an injury forced him to snap full-time on special teams during his 2017 senior season.

He caught 14 passes for 170 yards in four years, ran the ball twice for five yards and was the team captain his senior season.

“Fullback is not a glorified position in the NFL,” said Van Mannen.

“It’s not used a whole lot. So I knew going in it was going to be a tough task. But long snapping is something even moving forward that I can bring to the table. I knew it was going to be a long road, but if you love the game, you give everything to try to make the team.

“I worked on snaps every day in practice at Wyoming. Anytime I can get on the field, I like that opportunity, no matter if is special teams, long snapping or fullback.”

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Faith Christian senior Reece Davidson finds his form en route to winning the Class 3A boys shot put May 18 on Day 2 of the 2018 CHSAA State Track & Field Championships at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood. Davidson’s heave of 53 feet, 4.5 inches on his sixth and final attempt increased his lead over Bayfield’s David Hawkins (at right; best of 51’3.75”) and the rest of the field. Davidson swept the state throwing events, having launched the discus a winning 159’0” the day before to defeat BHS’ Ryan Phelps (156’2”) and all others.

PHOTO COURTESY JOEL PRIEST/PINE RIVER TIMES

Diza-mbelolo, Williams bring home titles

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAKEWOOD — A damp, cold and rainy Jeffco Stadium didn’t slow down D’Evelyn junior Esther Dizambelolo and Standley Lake junior Tyler Williams on Saturday, May 19.

Diza-mbelolo ran in four Class 3A girls track state event finals — 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles, 100 and 200 dashes — during the final day of the three-day state meet. The junior claimed the 100-meter hurdles state championship title with a time of 15.08 seconds.

“I’m really not used to running in this. I was kind of worried I was going to slip,” Diza-mbelolo said after winning the 100 hurdles when the rain was at its heaviest during the morning session. “I got it in my head, that wouldn’t happen because I’m wearing spikes and it’s an all-weather track.”

Bayfield junior Jordan Lanning placed second with a time of 15.24 seconds.

“I’ve trained for this over-and-over again,” Diza-mbelolo said. “I just had to keep my head in the game and trust my training. Everything went well.”

It didn’t go as planned in the other three event finals. The junior placed 9th in both the 100 and 200 finals. Diza-mbelolo simply didn’t have much left in the tank when she got into the

D’Evelyn junior Esther Diza-mbelolo, center, leads the Class 3A girls 100-meter hurdles state championship final in the rain May 19 at Jeffco Stadium. Diza-mbelolo won the race in a time of 15.08 seconds. She also placed on the podium in the 100, 200 and 300 hurdles.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS blocks for the 300 hurdles final at 2:20 p.m. She had the second best time in the preliminaries, but finished eighth.

Still, an impressive state meet for the D’Evelyn junior.

“It’s so amazing to be familiar with this place (Jeffco Stadium),” Dizambelolo said. “I do feel like I have a home-field advantage.”

Williams was nearly as busy as Diza-mbelolo. The Standley Lake junior ran in three 4A boys track state event finals — 100, 200 and 400 — on Saturday. For the first time all season Williams wore long sleeves and spandex. The moved paid off with Williams cruising to a win in the 4A 400

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Pomona senior Ryan Marquez, left, runs in his final athlete event — Class 5A boys 300-meter hurdles — of his high school career May 19 at Jeffco Stadium. Marquez finished second in the race. He will head to the University of Wyoming to play football in the fall. DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

“I wasn’t sure how it would go with the weather conditions, but it worked out,” said Williams, a three-sport athlete who returns for his senior year in the 2018-19 school year.

Standley Lake senior Garrett Martin, another multi-sport athlete, was the other Jeffco track star to win a state title. Martin claimed the 4A boys high jump title Friday clearing 6-feet, 10-inches.

Pomona senior Ryan Marquez had his farewell Saturday at Jeffco Stadium. The football, basketball and track star placed second in the 5A boys 300 hurdles.

“There are always nerves when you come out and compete. Especially in track when it’s just you and eight other guys,” Marquez said. “You have to prove yourself. I’m happy with how I came out today.”

Marquez finished fifth last year in the 300 hurdles. Broomfield’s Mitch-

ell Gorman placed fourth a year ago.

Gorman just edged Marquez again, but this time the pair finished one, two.

“He (Gorman) did that to me last year too,” said Marquez, who was running in lane two while Gorman was in lane three. “He was one lane ahead of me and I just couldn’t catch him. I’m proud of him what he did.”

One of the toughest decisions Marquez had to make was to actually not compete in the prelims of the 5A 110 hurdles that was run Thursday morning. Instead, Marquez chose to be at Pomona’s graduation which was at 10 a.m. Thursday at the University of Colorado’s Events Center.

“It was a hard decision to make because I was coming in fourth (best qualifying time),” said Marquez, who will play football at the University of Wyoming next fall. “It hurts, but graduation was more meaningful to me with my friends and family there supporting me. I choose to be with my friends and family to celebrate my academic accomplishments.”

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“I wish I would have broke our school record, but I did my best,” Berndt said.

“I’m pretty happy for what I did.”

Berndt was key to the Wildcats winning three straight 5A boys crosscountry team lead titles before Dakota Ridge ended that streak last fall. There was plenty of Jeffco flavor in one of the final individual events Saturday.

Berndt, Dakota Ridge junior Austin Vancil, Dakota Ridge sophomore Connor Ohlson and Lakewood senior Chase Dornbusch all finish in the top-10.

“We like to push each other,” Berndt said of three Jeffco runners finishing on the podium. “It’s definitely a Jeffco thing to try to beat the other schools.”

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Schultz, Sloan honored Wrestler Cohl Schultz of Ponderosa and hurdler Emily Sloan of Rock Canyon were two of the athletes honored on the Xfinity Sports Award show which used online voting, a media panel and advisory committee to make the myriad selections.

Schultz was the chosen for the Most Outstanding Performance for a Male Athlete.

The junior heavyweight won his third straight state wrestling title and completed an undefeated 50-0 season.

Before the high school season started Schulz became the first American Cadet Greco-Roman wrestler to win a world championship since 1997 when he won the gold medal in the tournament in Greece.

Sloan was selected as the girls Athlete of the Year.

The senior, who will continue her track career at Oregon, is the threetime 5A champion in the 100-meter hurdles heading into this season’s state meet.

She won the 2016 state 300 hurdles title and set a Colorado all-time record at the Continental League championships with a 40.77 clocking to break the old mark of 41.18. Her 40.77 is the second fastest in the country.

Meteorologist needed Seems like the Colorado High School Activities Association should think about hiring a meteorologist at

least part-time during the unpredictable spring months.

The CHSAA condensed the 5A and 3A state tennis tournaments to two days because of stormy weather forecast for May 12.

The CHSAA delayed the start of the double elimination 3A, 4A and 5A state baseball tournaments to avoid the rain forecast for May 18 and 19.

Each of the first two days of the baseball tournaments were pushed back to May 21 and 22.

The second weekend of the tournaments will now be played May 26 and 27.

The National Weather Service predicted a 50 percent chance of rain for May 18 and a 60 percent chance for May 19. However, the state track meet still was held May 17-19. CHSAA assistant commissioner Bert Borgmann pointed out the baseball tournament schedule was altered to ensure all games could be completed on the same day.

“To have one team or two teams play a game on Friday and use up a pitcher and have others not have to use a pitcher until Monday undermines pitch counts and interferes with the competitive integrity of the tournament,” Borgmann told CHSAANow.com.

If fields were not playable on May 21 and 22, games would move to May 25 and 26 with the semifinals and finals set for June 1 and June 2.

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

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Hope House 5K raised more than $30k for teen moms Left, the Diaper Dash is a big hit with the little ones at the annual Hope House 5K & Fun Run. Below, overall winner Lenny Archuleta crossed the finish line with a time of 19:13. Bottom left, the 2018 Hope House 5K & Fun Run brought over 300 people to Lake Arbor Park in Arvada.

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The fifth annual Hope House 5K & Fun Run held Saturday, May 5, at Lake Arbor Park in Arvada, brought together 300 participants to support Hope House of Colorado’s free selfsufficiency programs for teen moms.

The 5K, which raised over $30,000, was an official BolderBOULDER qualifying race. The event also included familyfriendly activities such as the Diaper Dash, where children competed in smaller heats.

Lenny Archuleta was the overall 5K winner with a time of 19:13. Jessica Blatecky won the adult female division at 20:34.

“The local community has shown us incredible support since we first opened our doors 15 years ago,” said Lisa Steven, founder and executive director of Hope House. “Everyone who came out for our 5K & Fun Run plays a part in helping our teen moms build new futures — for themselves and their children.

Together we are changing two generations.”

Hope House, a nonprofit organization that offers free educational and self-sufficiency programs to parenting teen moms from all over the Denvermetro area, will serve 200 teen moms and 300 children this year. For more information on Hope House, see hopehouseofcolorado.org.

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Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 17-WO-01, entitled Olde Town Restroom, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10 AM on May 30, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Project Special Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com Construct Connect – www.constructconnect.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after May 10, 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: 90 LF Furnish and Install 4” PVC Sanitary Sewer Service 20 LF Furnish and Install ¾” Copper Type K Water Service 1 LS Furnish and Install 18” Thick Foundation 1 LS Installation of Electrical Service 1 LS Furnish and Install Snowmelt Cable/Radiant Heat 1100 SF Removal and Reset of Concrete Pavers 1 LS Installation of Restroom Kiosk “Portland Loo” by Madden Fabrication Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project.

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

The Project Engineer for this work is Trang Tran, at 720-898-7646.

CITY OF ARVADA Matt Knight, P.E., City Engineer

Public Notices City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., June 5, 2018 to Adarand Constructors Inc. for work related to Project No. 17-ST-09 – 2017 Guardrail Construction and Replacement and performed under that contract dated November 20, 2017 for the City of Arvada.

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

Dated this May 8, 2018 City of Arvada /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 402453 First Publication: May 17, 2018 Last Publication: May 24, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 17-WO-01, entitled Olde Town Restroom, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10 AM on May 30, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 17-WO-01, entitled Olde Town Restroom, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10 AM on May 30, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Project Special Provisions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com Construct Connect – www.constructconnect.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after May 10, 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: 90 LF Furnish and Install 4” PVC Sanitary Sewer Service 20 LF Furnish and Install ¾” Copper Type K Water Service 1 LS Furnish and Install 18” Thick Foundation 1 LS Installation of Electrical Service 1 LS Furnish and Install Snowmelt Cable/Radiant Heat 1100 SF Removal and Reset of Concrete Pavers 1 LS Installation of Restroom Kiosk “Portland Loo” by Madden Fabrication 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.

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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., June 12, 2018 to Colt & Steel Corporation for work related to Project No. 17-PK-01 – Club Crest Trail Bridge and performed under that contract dated January 8, 2018 for the City of Arvada.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done PUBLIC NOTICE by said Colt & Steel Corporation and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to The following ordinances were adopted by the the hour of the date above stated, file with the City Council of the City of Arvada on second Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City reading following the public hearing held on May To advertise yourHall, public notices call 303-566-4100 a verified statement of the amount due and 21, 2018: unpaid on account of such claim.

Ordinance 4641: An Ordinance Approving an Dated this May 14, 2018 Intergovernmental Agreement between the City CITY OF ARVADA of Arvada, Colorado, Acting By and Through Its /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Utility Enterprise, and the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Regarding a Temporary ExcluLegal Notice No.: 402493 sion for the Trinity Storage Development First Publication: May 24, 2018 Ordinance 4642: An Ordinance Adding Sec. Last Publication: May 31, 2018 62-78, Unlawful to Remove Notice to Chapter Publisher: Golden Transcript 62, Offenses, of the Arvada City Code and Wheat Ridge Transcript Establishing Penalties for Violation Thereof and the Arvada Press Legal Notice No.: 402492 First Publication: May 24, 2018 Last Publication: May 24, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada PUBLIC NOTICE Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., June 12, 2018 to Colt & Steel Corporation for work related to NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Project No. 17-PK-01 – Club Crest Trail Bridge Notice is hereby given that disbursements in and performed under that contract dated Janufinal settlement will be issued by the Arvada ary 8, 2018 for the City of Arvada.

Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., June 12, 2018 to Any person, co-partnership, association of perColt & Steel Corporation for work related to sons, company or corporation that furnished Project No. 17-PK-01 – Club Crest Trail Bridge labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions and performed under that contract dated Januor other supplies used or consumed by said ary 8, 2018 for the City of Arvada. contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the Any person, co-partnership, association of perperformance of the work contracted to be done sons, company or corporation that furnished by said Colt & Steel Corporation and its claim labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to or other supplies used or consumed by said the hour of the date above stated, file with the contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City performance of the work contracted to be done Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and by said Colt & Steel Corporation and its claim unpaid on account of such claim. has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to Dated this May 14, 2018 the hour of the date above stated, file with the CITY OF ARVADA Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City /s/Kristen Rush, City Clerk Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

Legal Notice No.: 402498 Dated this May 14, 2018 First Publication: May 24, 2018 CITY OF ARVADA Last Publication: May 31, 2018 /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript Legal Notice No.: 402493 and the Arvada Press First Publication: May 24, 2018 Last Publication: May 31, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript

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Legal Notice No.: 402399 First Publication: May 10, 2018 Last Publication: May 24, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on May 21, 2018: Ordinance 4641: An Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Arvada, Colorado, Acting By and Through Its Utility Enterprise, and the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Regarding a Temporary Exclusion for the Trinity Storage Development Ordinance 4642: An Ordinance Adding Sec. 62-78, Unlawful to Remove Notice to Chapter 62, Offenses, of the Arvada City Code and Establishing Penalties for Violation Thereof

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