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‘We have, as a society, spent the better part of the last 50 years diluting, dismantling, denigrating and redefining what it is to be a man and a woman.’

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VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 16 | CALENDAR: PAGE 31 | SPORTS: PAGE 33

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MY NAME IS

ADELLA POSPISIL SCHULTZ

TO GET THE BOOK Adella Pospisil Schulz’ book “Undocumented” is available online at Amazon.com.

Author of ‘Undocumented’ About Me I am an 80-year-old great, great grandmother. Born the youngest of five children I was raised on a small farm near Valparaiso, Nebraska. My parents relocated to Seward County when I was in sixth grade. I had been walking three miles to school, and after we moved, I only had about 1/8 of a mile to walk, which thrilled me.

I attended one-room schools all through elementary school, and was Pep Club President, Cheerleader, Class President, in drama, and played volleyball and softball on a championship teams in high school.

After graduating, I forfeited a college scholarship to marry my high school sweetheart. We lived and worked in Seward, Nebraska, where our first two sons, Ryan and Mark were born.

Upon visiting in Colorado one summer, we fell in love with Denver and the mountains, so we moved here in 1957. I was a stay-at-home mom while my husband worked as a carpenter. In 1960 we purchased a home in Lakewood. In 1963 we welcomed into our family twin boys, Keith and Kevin.

Our little Calahan Home was bursting at the seams, so my carpenter husband set about adding on to it. We kept adding and adding and have remained

Lakewood resident Adella Pospisil Schulz recently published “Undocumented,” which tells the story of her grandfather coming to America.

COURTESY PHOTO here for 58 years. When the youngest were in school full time, I went to work, first at the Martin Company, then at Coors, but my longest tenure was the first Frontier Airlines from which I retired a year before their bankruptcy in 1986.

I decided to pursue a degree by attending The University without Walls at Loretta Heights College in Denver majoring in Interpersonal Communication.

Still too young to retire, we fixed up a Queen Anne Victorian home in Salida, Colorado that I ran as a Bed and Breakfast for five years.

After a time, I missed the family and the amenities of city life, so we moved back into our Lakewood home where I operated a Fingernail Salon for about four years along with helping my husband in our homebuilding business.

Becoming a writer I had been saving memorabilia in a foot locker all my life with the intent that one day I would write my life story. I wasn’t going to go out of this world without my family knowing how and what we had all done through the years.

It took me about three years to complete the book. I had it bound and gave all my family members and close friends a copy.

After writing my life story, I wrote the story of our beloved family cat of 18 years.

I had copies bound and gave them to our grown children for a Christmas present. From there, I decided the boys needed to know more about their Dad’s early years, so I set out interviewing him about the years before we became a couple. Again, I had it

bound and gave each one a copy for Christmas.

My new book One Sunday afternoon, I was visiting by phone with my cousin. As we talked, ideas were popping into my head. My cousin said, “Have you ever wondered how Grandpa got from the old country to America and how and why he settled where he did?” That got the juices flowing. Why couldn’t I write a story about his adventure piecing together the factual information we had, along with doing some research from the Historical Society and from his local community?

The hardest part of any job is getting started, but I started, and it just seemed to flow.

Drawing on my own experiences from farm life, along with relying on internet information, and together with the oral family history, the book seemed to just take off.

The importance of telling immigrant stories What I’d like to accomplish with this book is, first of all, to tell grandpa’s story and to demonstrate what can be accomplished by utilizing one’s courage, desire, hard work, determination and a sense of humor.

I wanted my entire family as well as other, to know his story — to realize what hardships and sacrifices our ancestors went through as early settlers, in order for us all of us as descendants, to be able to call ourselves Americans.

If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., contact Clarke Reader at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Jeffco GOP Vacancy Committee selects Tina Francone to be county commissioner Francone will take over for Donald Rosier

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Regional Transportation District (RTD) director will take over the vacant Jefferson County Commissioner seat.

The Vacancy Committee of the Jef-

ferson County Republican Party announced on Jan. 19 that Tina Francone will assume the role formerly held by Donald Rosier. An announcement when she will take office is yet to be made.

The county commissioner seat represents District Francone Three — the southern part of Jefferson County.

Francone is a Republican who is the RTD director for District N, which includes Jefferson County. She is a long-time Littleton resident and small business owner.

Rosier, a Republican, was elected as county commissioner in 2010 and re-elected to serve another four years in 2014.

He is term limited from running again.

Francone will serve the remainder

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of Rosier’s term, and will be eligible to run for re-election as an appointed incumbent this November.

Rosier announced his intent to vacate the seat mid-November, and his last day serving the county was Jan. 12.

He will become the general manager of the Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board. Sterling Ranch is a 3,400-acre community under construction in northwest Douglas County.

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St. Anthony receives national recognition Hospital touted for support of perioperative nursing certification STAFF REPORT

At least half of the operating room (OR)nursing staff at Centura HealthSt. Anthony Hospital is CNOR certified — specifically trained in working with patients, before, during and after surgery. That level of staff certification has earned the hospital the CNOR Strong designation from the Competency and Credentialing Institute.

In addition to being given to facilities that have at least 50 percent

of their OR nursing staff CNOR certified, the designation provides programs that reward and recognize certified nurses. The CNOR certification program is for perioperative nurses interested in improving and validating their knowledge and skills, and providing the highest quality care to their patients. Certification is an objective, measurable way of acknowledging the achievement of specialty knowledge beyond basic nursing preparation and RN licensure.

Research shows that nurses who earn the CNOR credential have greater confidence in their clinical practice. Thus, a team of certified nurses

who have mastered the standards of perioperative practice further advance a culture of professionalism and promote improved patient outcomes.

The Competency and Credentialing Institute launched the CNOR Strong program to recognize those facilities committed to making a difference for its patients both inside and outside of the OR. Patient safety and positive surgical outcomes are of the utmost importance to a facility, and supporting nurses as they exceed expectations to achieve their perioperative nursing certification shows St. Anthony Hospital’s commitment to its core values, according to the institute.

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Life’s Transitions Are at the Heart of Most Real Estate Needs In my 16 years as a Realtor, I have learned that most people’s real estate needs arise from life’s many and varied transitions.

These can include relationship changes such as marriage and divorce, birth or death of family members, health changes, and other reasons for upsizing or downsizing, as well as job relocation, job loss, and changes in income.

Clients have come to us because of most or all of these “transitions,” but perhaps the most common is, sadly, divorce. When couples divorce, one option is for one spouse to buy out the other, and although the court (in a nonamicable divorce) might require a valuation by a licensed appraiser, often we’ll be called upon to give a “broker price opinion” of the home’s value. I don’t charge for this service, nor do I think most agents would. If a sale of

the home is required, of course we’re available to assist in that, and the proceeds can be disbursed as the couple or the court desire.

Medical changes, which can afflict the young as well as the elderly, often dictate a home sale. We can help the seller of a multi-level home find a wheelchair accessible home or simply one with fewer stairs, and discount the commission on the sale of their current home because of earning a commission on their purchase. If the seller is moving to a rental situation such as a senior community, we refer them to a specialist in that field, Jenn Gomer of Care Patrol.

Marriage or simply the combining of two homes is a happier transition, and, again, look for your agent to discount the fee for selling your current homes in return for earning a commission on your new home.

Empty nesters (and others) come to us on occasion wanting to downsize. They may want to use their new-found freedom to travel, and ask us to find them a “lock-and-go” home such as a condo or patio home, where you have no maintenance responsibilities and it’s not obvious when you’re away.

Relocation is a big area of need, too. This is a good time to “sell high and buy low,” by moving from Denver to, say, Goodland, Kansas, where a client of mine just bought a bigger house using only the equity from the sale of their Arvada home. People also relocate to be closer to grandchildren or others.

Now that so many jobs allow telecommuting, some workers want to leave the hustle and bustle of the city and live in a quieter, perhaps rural setting which has good internet service.

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At Golden Real Estate, we love listing “net zero energy” homes such as this one at 1960 S. Gilpin Street in Denver. This particular home, listed just this week for $890,000, is actually a “net positive” home, generating more electricity than it uses, including the daily charging of the seller’s electric car.

This home was designed to meet passive house standards, meaning that, among other features, it is super-insulated and has tripleand quadruple-pane windows. The exterior walls of this home were built with structural insulated panels (“SIPs”) which not only insulate the home but make it super quiet inside. Here’s a picture of one of those panels being installed: Because of its sustainable features, this home has been on tours of solar homes four times since its construction in 2008. I myself produced the narrated video tour of it for the 2016 solar tour, which you can view by searching for “Lance Wright House” on YouTube. That

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In 2012, the Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) gave this home its coveted “Award for Renewable Energy & Sustainable Design in Buildings — Residential New Construction.” Space doesn’t allow me to list all the reasons, but that video is a good start.

The home is so energy efficient that is has no furnace — in fact, no gas service at all.

Limited in-floor electric radiant heating and one small wall heater provide enough heat in the winter, and the home requires no cooling in the summer because of its insulation and passive house design. A small propane stove provides extra warmth, but isn’t needed very often.

As in all super-insulated and therefore airtight homes, fresh air must be brought into the house using an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) which improves air quality and also tempers incoming air by passing it through a heat exchanger with outgoing air.

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Think of your EV like your smartphone. You plug it in at night and it’s fully charged in the morning. When you have an EV, gas stations are just for cleaning your windshield.

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Police spokesman retires after almost 15 years Davis served as sheriff’s PIO during Columbine

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In his office Steve Davis, Lakewood Police’s public information officer for the past almost 15 years, has a photo of himself facing a sea of reporters, cameras, and microphones.

The photo was taken during one of the more than a hundred press conferences he held, as public information officer with Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office, in the immediate aftermath of the attack at Columbine High School in 1999.

“In the first two days after the massacre, I did about 135 on-camera interviews. I remember at one point there was about 175 satellite trucks in the area, and there were anywhere from 2,000 to 4,000 media people working,” he remembered. “I keep this photo for whenever I’m feeling really busy or overwhelmed. No matter what I’m dealing with now, it’s nothing compared to that.”

And now, after decades of working in law enforcement, Davis, 63, is hanging up his spurs. His last day with Lakewood Police will be Feb. 2.

When asked about Davis, who left the Jeffco Sheriff ’s office in 2000 and joined Lakewood’s police department as public information officer in 2002, coworkers and colleagues all use the same words — calm, honest, and steady.

“His work always reflected his values, and the media knew they could trust and depend on him to tell the truth and provide them information as quickly as he could while his agencies knew he would represent them well,” said Stacie Oulton, Lakewood’s public information officer.

Karlyn Tilley, Golden’s communications manager, has worked with Davis as a reporter, a fellow public information manager, and member of Emergency Services Public Information Officers of Colorado (ESPIOC), an organization for other information officers, of which Davis is the president.

“For me, Steve has been both a friend and a mentor,” Tilley said.

“He’s so even-keeled, and such a great friend. We’ve both helped each other through personal and professional challenges.”

Davis has been a resident of the west metro area since he moved to the Applewood area with his parents in 1962. He graduated from Golden High School, and went on to join the Jeffco Sheriff ’s Office in the 1970s, mostly to appease a friend.

“He kept telling me to apply for the sheriffs, and I applied, thinking they wouldn’t accept me and I could get him to stop pushing me,” Davis said. “I was hired in 1979, and for my first years, I was a motorcycle patrol officer.”

In late 1997, the sheriffs were looking for a public information officer, and though he didn’t have much in the way of experience, Davis decided to go for the job.

Steve Davis, Lakewood Police Department’s public information officer, in an on-camera interview.

Steve Davis, public information officer with the Lakewood Police department, during one of the many interviews he gave in his role with the department.

COURTESY PHOTO “I began my duties in January of 1998, and by March, I was thinking, what have I done?” Davis remembered. “I thought it would be a much easier job, but I realized that being a public information officer means being on call 24-7. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing — you have to stop and handle situations when they arise.”

Thanks to on the job experience and training, Davis started feeling more confident in his work. But no amount of preparation could prepare him, or the country, for April 20, 1999. He doesn’t say a lot about the event, in retrospect, except that he’d never dealt with that many media people before.

But he does have a whole file of lessons he learned from the event, that he shares with colleagues and other organizations in times of need.

“During the Columbine situation, Steve handled himself as a true pro-

fessional,” Tilley said. “These kinds of awful events have become more common, and now PIOs have preparation training, but at the time, Steve didn’t have any of that. He laid the groundwork for a lot of us to follow.”

Davis didn’t leave his post with the sheriffs until after Columbine’s first anniversary and the release of the final investigate report. From there, he spent about two-and-a-half years at Além International Management Company to help with the Olympic Torch Relay from Athens, Greece, for the 2002 Olympics. He served as the liaison between Além and the different jurisdictions in 46 states the torch was traveling through.

“After all that work, I returned to Colorado looking for a job, and Lakewood’s police department reached out to me. At first I wasn’t that quick to take up this kind of work again after

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Columbine,” Davis said. “I started in 2003 thinking it would be a job for just three to five years, but it turned into a lot more.”

Lakewood’s current police chief, Dan McCasky, first met Davis when he was part of a team sent to help investigate the Columbine attack, and got to know him when he started with the department.

“The thing Steve brings to this job is credibility and transparency,” McCasky said. “Where you see a lot of agencies get in trouble is when their communities feel like they’re hiding something. And while there’s always going to be mistakes, Steve has built a reputation for always sharing everything he can.”

In a time when law enforcement agencies are facing more scrutiny that ever, Davis said open lines of communication is vitally important.

“Even if it is difficult or embarrassing to do so, I’ve always believed you need to be as transparent as possible,” he said. “I really hope whoever comes after me will continue that philosophy and relationship with the community and media.”

The department will begin searching for Davis’ replacement soon, and Davis will help them in finding a candidate who is a good fit.

“We were spoiled by working with him for so long.,” McCasky said. “It’s going to be extremely difficult to find someone to fill Steve’s shoes, and someone who makes it look as easy as he does.”

As for what comes next, Davis and his wife recently bought an RV, so they want to do some traveling. And of course, as any one who knows Davis would expect, he’s also eager to lower his golf handicap.

“I want to thank our community and citizens of Lakewood for being so gracious over the years,” he said.

“This is a city that truly cares about its future and the future of people who live here.”

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Keeping students, schools safe A look at safety and security in Denver metro schools

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In Colorado, where eight school shootings have occurred since 1982 — leaving 19 dead and 29 wounded — keeping students safe is a reality that has spurred Denver metro area districts to lead the way nationally when it comes to assessing threats and following sound safety protocol, experts say.

“Schools in Colorado are a little more sensitive and open to safety,” said John Nicoletti, a police psychologist based in Lakewood who works with law enforcement around the country, specializing in threat assessment and trauma recovery. “Some districts out of state I work with, they say they don’t think it’ll happen there.

If you’ve never had an event, you’re reluctant to spend money and put time into it. But schools in Colorado take this stuff seriously.”

The metro area’s history includes what was once the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history at Columbine High School in south Jefferson County. In 1999, two teenagers killed 12 students and a teacher before killing themselves.

The most recent attack at a metroarea school was the 2013 shooting at Arapahoe High School in Centennial in which a student who was intent on murdering a faculty member instead shot a classmate to death, then killed himself.

Tragedy has changed the way area school districts assess and approach threats: Over the years, a statewide anonymous tip line has been created, a shared safety protocol was introduced with a system that focuses on locking doors, an active-shooter training center opened and threat management has become one of the main focuses of school safety and security teams.

“It’s scary, given the world we seem to be living in right now,” said Chris Wilderman, director of safe and sustainable environments for Adams 12 Five Star Schools. “But schools are still a very safe place for students to be. Security people like myself in Col-

The training room at the DeAngelis Center was dedicated to Emily Keyes who died during the Platte Canyon High School hostage situation in 2006. SHANNA FORTIER

orado, we take it so serious, especially because of our history. We never take for granted school safety and security and are constantly working at best practices and trying to improve.”

Leading the conversation With three of the eight Colorado school shootings taking place in Jefferson County schools — Columbine High School and two at Deer Creek Middle School — John McDonald, executive director of security and emergency management, said his district feels a need to lead the charge in the discussion of school safety and protocol.

“I don’t know anyone else in the country with three active-shooter situations — we might be the only one,” said McDonald, who has spent almost 30 years in the security field.

“I never consider us to be the experts, but we are students of this issue. We learn from all these events around the country and we dissect it ourselves and talk about how it applies here.”

As the state’s second-largest district, with 86,000 students and 156 schools, McDonald and his team have one of the largest student bodies to protect.

The district’s schools security and emergency management team operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year patrolling, taking calls at the dispatch center and assessing threats.

Its patrol team includes 18 armed security officers who respond to all schools in the district, and the campus security division includes about four unarmed personnel at each high school.

Douglas County is another district that also utilizes an armed security team in addition to school resource officers and a school marshal team, which assigns officers to visit schools regularly. Like Jeffco, it has a 24-hour safety and security dispatch center.

All districts in the area partner with local law enforcement, but what makes the operation in Jeffco unique is that nine law enforcement agencies work together to provide school resource officers at every high school, most middle schools and a few that rotate between elementary schools free of charge to the district.

But the heart of the operation is the dispatch center, which took 70,000 calls last year, and the threat-assessment division, which identifies students as at-risk for behaviors.

“We’re focused on stopping threats,

identifying what to do to protect the students, and support or consequences for the student who made the threat,” McDonald said. Depending on the nature of the threat, that could mean an arrest or suspension.

In the first semester of the 2017-18 school year, Jeffco schools handled 100 threat assessments on students because they had engaged in behavior or made statements that threatened the safety of others. When that happens, the threat-assesment team — which includes personnel from law enforcement, the district attorney’s office, the mental health field and the school district — work together to make a determination and put a safety plan in place. Some assessments result in criminal charges, while others take a redirective route through intensive mental health therapy.

Threat management is key focus Focusing on threat management is one way to prevent an incident from occurring, Nicoletti said.

“In this day and age, we tell schools there is no such thing as observation only,” Nicoletti said. “Threat management has to be at the center of it. If someone broadcasts that they will kill a coach or shoot up the school, you

need to believe it. You can’t not believe it — it’s a different world.”

Threat management is the initial reaction. It’s the response to when a threat is first heard, how the district responds, how the student is handled, how the impact on the school is managed and how to manage the impact to the community.

The Douglas County School District was faced with handling a major threat at Mountain Vista High School in December 2015. Two teenage girls planned to commit a mass shooting at the Highlands Ranch school before killing themselves, according to arrest affidavits.

“This was a unique case because if you look at shooting profiles in the past they were all males,” said Rich Payne, director of safety for Douglas County School District. “What we say now is that it’s no longer genderspecific.”

After a tip came in through the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office’s Text-a-Tip line about the murder plot, authorities launched an investigation, as the sheriff ’s office does with all weapons threats, Payne said. Once the tip proved to be credible, both girls SEE SAFETY, P7

Keeping the curious out at Columbine

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

John McDonald, executive director of safety, security and emergency planning for Jefferson County Public Schools, says the evidence of a security team’s success lies in what events have been stopped and how students say they feel.

One example McDonald talked about is Columbine High School, which because of its history has people from all over the world attempting to visit the school to see where the tragedy occurred. The April 20, 1999 shooting at Columbine, located in south Jefferson County, was at the time, the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history.

It is still the deadliest shooting in Colorado history.

“We stop them every week,” McDonald said of people trying to visit the school. “There is a sense that people want to see where the tragedy

happened. There are hundreds of people that have shown up in the last year that are inspired to come to the school. It is concerning, but we have protocols and people in place to stop that. We can stop them at the perimeter before they can get into school.”

They do that by working wth Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office to patrol the area.

McDonald said it’s important to be in constant conversation because every time a tragedy happens and Columbine is mentioned, or a book or movie mentions the tragedy, there’s an influx of visitors.

“It’s a study on how to manage a school that is so strong and successful in academics and at the same time being aware that we have challenges that most other schools don’t have,” McDonald said. “It’s remarkable to me that it continues to be held up as the place to see, and they only want to be a place of education.”

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were arrested and charged as adults with conspiracy to commit murder.

The two girls eventually pleaded guilty in separate hearings in late 2016 and early 2017 and were sentenced to juvenile corrections facilities.

“The reality is these things are being stopped all the time, but no one publishes their success case,” Nicoletti said. “No one says we had six kids threaten to blow up the school and we stopped all of them. But that’s threat management at work.”

Standard Response Protocol Another resource that was was sparked by tragedy and is available to all school districts nationwide for free is the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) created by the “I Love U Guys” Foundation.

The foundation was started by Ellen and John-Michael Keyes in response to the death of their daughter, Emily Keyes, who was killed when a gunman held seven girls hostage at Platte Canyon High School in Bailey in 2006.

During the time she was held hostage, Keyes sent her parents text messages reading “I love u guys.” The foundation aims to restore and protect

the joy of youth through educational programs and positive actions in collaboration with families, schools, communities, organizations and government entities.

The Standard Response Protocol is based not on individual scenarios but on the response to any given situation.

It allows students, teachers, security officials and first responders to use the same vocabulary and specifies what is done in a lockout, lockdown, evacuation and shelter situation. Districts practice drills for these scenarios multiple times a year to ensure smooth execution.

By standardizing the vocabulary, everyone can understand the response and status of the event. For students, this provides continuity of expectations and actions throughout their educational career. For teachers, this becomes a simpler process to train and drill. For first responders, the protocols establish a greater predictability that persists throughout any incident. Parents can easily understand the practices and can reinforce the protocol. Additionally, this protocol gives schools a game plan even when an unforeseen event occurs.

The protocol also allows more specific information to be shared. An intruder event may start as a lockdown, which is used to secure individual SEE SAFETY, P8

Safe2Tell emerges as key resource to keeping students safe

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Safe2Tell, an anonymous way for students, parents, school staff and community members to report concerns regarding their safety or the safety of others, emerged as a needed resource in the aftermath of the deadly 1999 shooting at Columbine High School.

A statewide program is founded on the idea that prevention and early intervention is key to preventing violence and saving lives. Its goals are to educate young people and school staff on critical issues, encourage them to play a role in prevention and equip them with a tangible direct way to report anonymously.

Research from the U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Department of Education shows that in 81 percent of violent incidents in U.S. schools, someone other than the attacker knew it was going to happen but failed to report it.

To penetrate this code of silence, Safe2Tell Colorado initially was founded as a nonprofit organization, incorporated to develop a statewide anonymous reporting tool available 24 hours a day to accept reports whenever a Colorado youth or concerned adult perceived a threat to their safety or the safety of others.

In 2014, the Colorado General Assembly adopted Senate Bill 2014-002 incorporating Safe2Tell under the Colorado Office of the Attorney General, providing funding for reporting avenues such as phone, web and mobile app, trainings and education and awareness efforts.

“Safe2Tell is all about empowerment and telling,” said John McDonald, executive director of security and emergency management for Jefferson County Public Schools.

He also called it a civics lesson in being a good member of the community.

Reports from the anonymous tip program go to principals, law enforcement and school dispatch centers and they respond as a trifecta.

During the 2016-17 school year, Safe2Tell received 9,163 reports statewide, a 58 percent increase from the previous year. The top five tips were about suicide threats, bullying, drugs, cutting and depression.

Threats and planned school attacks came in at the top sixth and seventh type of tip. McDonald noted that not all these threats turn out to be legitimate and some are duplicate tips for multiple people.

The program is available to every district in the state for free and most take advantage of that, a model unique to Colorado.

Some districts, including Douglas County, also partner with the local sheriff ’s office to offer a second text-to-tip line. In Douglas County, Text-A-Tip was used to report the 2015 Mountain Vista murder plot, in which two teenage girls planned to commit a mass shooting.

Students, teachers and community members can make an anonymous report at safe2tell.org by using a smartphone and downloading the Safe2Tell Colorado mobile app from the Apple Store or Google Play or by calling 1-877-542-7233 to speak to a live dispatcher.

The training center, which is open to all law enforcement agencies adn school districts, was dedicated to and named after former Columbine High School principal Frank Deangelis.

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BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

One way the Jeffco school district is sharing its knowledge is through the The Frank DeAngelis Center for Community Safety — named after former Columbine High School Principal Frank DeAngelis — which opened in the Martensen Elementary School building in Wheat Ridge in April 2017.

The facility closed to students in 2011 and now serves school districts and law enforcement agencies throughout the country as a training center to prepare for active-shooter situations, learn crisis-prevention techniques in a real-school environment and use a simulator that offers interactive training for a variety of school threat scenarios.

“It’s an amazing opportunity for us to train with other school districts,” said Chris Wilderman, director of safe and sustainable environments for Adams 12 Five Star Schools, who trained at the center last summer with other staff from his district.

“We talk, collaborate and work with each other because at the end of the day, we want to make sure all of us in the security world are doing what we can to keep kids safe.”

The center was the brainchild of

John McDonald, executive director of security and emergency management for Jefferson County Public Schools. In its first year, 37 agencies and more than 5,000 officers trained at the DeAngelis Center. For McDonald, not only is this a way to share knowledge, but it’s also a way to give back to local law enforcement.

“This is the place where we learn the lessons of the past and we practice new tactics, techniques and strategies,” McDonald said of the center. “The greatest gift we can give law enforcement is to provide that opportunity to perfect their skill set.

On our worst of days, we need law enforcement and schools security to be at their very best.”

Since the center opened, the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office has moved all of its tactical training to the facility.

“It’s an incredible training center,” said Cindy Baughman, deputy and sworn training coordinator with the sheriff ’s office. Baughman said the center allows them to train on specific scenarios that improve skills in the field.

The ability for law enforcement and school security to train alongside each other offers the chance to have really hard conversations, change mindsets and add perspective, McDonald said.

“Active-shooter training is really evolving in this community of Denver metro,” McDonald said. “I think because of Arapahoe, Columbine, Deer Creek… everyone understands this is a responsibility and something we need to take ownership of.”

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STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL

Jefferson County Public Schools has a 24-hour armed security team that patrols schools and handles threat assessments.

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rooms and keep students quiet and in place when there is a threat inside the school.

But as the intruder is isolated, first responders might transition parts of the school to an “evacuate to the gym and lockdown,” and later “evacuate to the bus zone.”

Jeffco was the first district to implement the SRP and today it is used by 18,000 schools around the country.

All but two Denver metro districts use the SRP. Aurora

Public Schools and Littleton Public Schools have their own protocols.

SRP in practice To make sure that everyone in the school building knows exactly what to do, school districts run drills throughout the school year.

Englewood Schools, for instance, requires drills each month at its two high schools, two middle schools and four elementary schools.

In the fall, the district put its lockout procedure in place when a suspicious package was left outside one of its high schools. During a lockout, the goal is to keep

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the threat out and safeguard students and staff within the building. It allows for educational practices to continue with little classroom interruption or distraction.

“The lockout made sure everyone was safe and secured everyone indoors while law enforcement made sure the package was not a risk,” said Mandy Braun, director of safety and security for Englewood Schools.

Other examples of why lockouts are implemented include dangerous wildlife in the area, such as the presence of snakes or mountain lions in Douglas County, or local law enforcement activity, such

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based not on individual scenarios but on the response to any given situation. The premise is simple — four specific actions can be performed during an incident by students, staff, teachers and first responders.

Lockout is followed by the directive “secure the perimeter” and is the protocol used to safeguard students and staff within the building.

Lockdown is followed by “locks, lights, out of sight” and is the protocol used to secure individual rooms and keep students quiet and in place.

Evacuate is always followed by a location, and is used to move students and staff to a different location in or out of the building.

Shelter is always followed by the type of hazard — such as a tornado — and a safety strategy and is the protocol for group and self-protection.

Lockout vs. lockdown The difference between lockout and lockdown is critical. A lockout pulls in all students from outside the building, secures the building perimeter and locks all outside doors. This would be implemented when there is a threat or hazard outside of the building. Criminal activity, dangerous events in the community or even a vicious dog on the playground would be examples of a lockout response. Teaching can continue with little classroom interruption or distraction.

Lockdown requires locking the classroom door, turning off the lights and placing students out of sight of any corridor windows.

Student action during lockdown is to remain quiet. This would happen when the threat is inside the building.

Source: The “I Love U Guys” Foundation, a nonprofit focused on school safety and the creators of the Standard Response Protocol

as a suspect on the loose.

In Douglas County, the state patrol recently started participating in the school district’s lockdown drills because troopers may be the first ones to arrive at the school in an active situation.

That kind of collaboration among state and local law enforcement and school districts ensures preparedness and the

right — and best — response to keeping students safe, school officials say, in the case the unthinkable happens yet again.

“We have to win this thing called school safety,” McDonald said.

“And we better have the relationship in place today because if we don’t, tomorrow is too late.”

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If the listing agent discovers there is such an issue, they should suggest that permits be taken out and closed, or, Open Permits be closed before putting the home on the market. This will likely result in delaying the marketing of the property, but it’s better to do that than have the potential buyer or buyer agent discover it, resulting in a more lengthy, complex, and potentially costlier real estate transaction.

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Health department seeks community input

police said. Detectives are unsure, however, whether any of those vehicles were the vehicle that initially hit Damico.

Detectives continue their investigation to identify a suspect and suspect vehicle in the fatal accident.

As a matter of standard procedure, detectives will await toxicology reports on Damico to determine whether alcohol or drugs were a factor in the accident. Anyone who may have information that would assist detectives in their investigation is asked to call the Lakewood Police Department at 303-987-7111.

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A pedestrian killed when he was hit by multiple vehicles on Wadsworth Boulevard has been identified, according to a news release from the Lakewood Police Department.

Kevin Michael Damico, 57, of Denver, was struck Jan. 14 in the southbound lane of Wadsworth near Florida Avenue. He was pronounced dead at the scene, the news release stated.

Some of the vehicles that hit Damico’s body in the lanes of traffic stopped and remained at the scene,

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Jefferson County Public Health is seeking the public’s help with identifying the top health priorities in the county.

All county residents are encouraged to participate in the health department’s community health needs assessment, which will be available until Feb. 5.

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Battle of the Sexes III: Return of the Gentleman “

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ey, hon. You want to watch some TV?” “Sure, sounds good.

What’s on?”

“I don’t know — why don’t you find out?” [hits the ‘Guide’ button on the cable remote] “Let’s see …there’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ and there’s ‘The Notebook’” “Oh, ‘The Notebook’ is on? Oh, I don’t care — whatever you want to watch.” [senses trap, hits the channel for ‘The Notebook’]

[begins to read book] What is it about Nicholas Sparks movies? I mean, I get it: women (at least the ones in my life) love that relationship thing, that emotional thing. And Sparks movies? Well, they’re basically great love stories that make every man feel inadequate about how he approaches his relationships.

Like we need that kind of help.

For me, I would watch ‘Lord of the Rings,’ or ‘The Avengers,’ or even any of the permutations of

‘Star Trek’ any day of the week.

It actually got me to thinking (because I had a lot of time to sit and think during the movie) about what it is that draws me to the kinds of movies I’m drawn to, and not to, well, other movies.

I started considering the movies at the top of my lists, and trying to come up with common threads or themes. Take, just for instance, ‘Lord of the Rings.’ It’s about a heroic quest against impossible odds to overcome the encroach-

ing rise of an evil power intent on taking over the world. Some of its finest moments involve individuals making the choice to sacrifice themselves for the good of others; its core relationship is one that evolves from servantboss to friend-brothers; and the one person destined to gain great power is desperately afraid of that power, and only takes it on because there is no other choice.

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When a friend is facing addiction

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Not facing the problem It is good and right that Colorado state lawmakers are “Facing the Problem” of opioid addiction and the resulting overdose deaths.

As reported in the Jan. 4 newspaper article an opioid overdose related death occurred every 27 hours in 2015 in Colorado.

That is 324 deaths a year. As bad as that is, it pales in comparison to another problem — not being faced. That is the death of 13,160 Colorado babies due to abortion (2013). This is a problem about which some concern, interest and action should be taken by our

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legislature and by our country.

Since the Supreme Court legalized abortion in 1973 there have been over 59,000,000 abortions in the U.S. More babies’ lives are lost each year in the U.S. to abortion (now about 1,000,000 per year, down from 1,600,000 in 1990) than there have been U.S. causalities (624,000) in all wars since the Civil War. One study showed that in one year in Florida 98.5 percent of abortions are elective (for birth control, not related to the health of the mother or baby) and only

A suggested approach When having a conversation, take a non-accusatory, non-judgmental approach. Start your conversation by focusing on your own observations and concerns and talk to them when s/he is sober.

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0.015 percent were due to rape, incest or endangerment of the mother’s life.

Allowing the unconscionable practice of elective abortion to hide behind and even be promoted by the euphemism of “choice” is a moral disgrace and a stain on our claim to humanity.

There are 43 states that restrict abortions based on viability (20 weeks-third trimester) and most require counseling prior to an abortion. Colorado has no requirements and no restrictions!

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If someone you care about is showing signs of substance abuse, it’s important to address it right away. Starting that Catherine Holch conversation could be just what your loved one needs to encourage them to seek help/treatment — just realize it might not be easy and they might not be ready to hear what you need to say. They might deny that there is an issue, and they might not want to accept your help.

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All of which answers the question “why doesn’t my wife care for this movie?” Without trying to paint with too broad a brush, these are all themes that are naturally “manly;” Nicholas Sparks, of course, more “womanly.”

By the way, before anybody gets the urge to send a letter, standard disclaimer: of course not all men/women think/act/believe the same/similar/ loosely related ways, and those characterizations are in no way/shape/ form intended to disparage/belittle/ besmirch any men/women/Andorians who behave/think/believe differently.

And, as I’m writing that disclaimer (between the eye rolls), it occurs to me that maybe the need for that disclaimer is part and parcel of one of today’s major societal problems: so-called “toxic masculinity.” Peggy Noonan wrote a beautiful column in the Wall Street Journal this last weekend arguing that what society needs is a return to what she calls “The Gentleman.” What’s a “Gentleman?” Someone who believes in norms of behavior beyond their urge of the moment; someone who takes respon-

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sibility for themselves and the well-being of those around them; someone who is willing to sacrifice for the greater good; someone who only uses their strength to improve the world around them.

Sound like any movies I may have just described?

I believe we have, as a society, spent the better part of the last 50 years diluting, dismantling, denigrating and redefining what it is to be a man and a woman. And, then, befuddled, we look around and wonder why men behave so badly.

Let me just put it this way: wouldn’t the world be a much, much better place if all our young men tried to model their behavior after Captain America instead of Aziz Ansari? Look, there’s nothing wrong with sensitive and funny; but we’ve spent so much effort making those the pinnacle of manhood that we’ve killed the Gentleman, causing a lot of unnatural behaviors.

I believe that who we are has a lot to do with who we model ourselves after.

As romantic as all those leading men are, I think our boys need to see more heroes and Gentlemen. And, women, wouldn’t you like to see those, too?

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

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• Give them resources for substance use treatment and discuss 12-step and other sober supports • Become educated about addiction. Learning how to help them in effective ways by understanding your role as a friend or family member throughout the process.

Remember for your own sake that you’re doing this because you truly care for them. That will help you get through possible rough patches in your relationship. If you’re still struggling with where to turn and think you could benefit from some assistance, you can call one of our addiction specialists at Jefferson Center at 303-425-0300. We’re here to help.

Catherine Hoich is the Jefferson Center for Mental Health director of substance use services.

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Student art POPs at Foothills Art Center Power of Process exhibit features Jeffco students

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For John Luna, it started out as childhood scribbles on a piece of paper.

“And it grew from there,” he said. “I like being able to imagine something, then see it come to life on paper.”

Now, many years later, the eighth grader at Carmody Middle School in Lakewood has a piece titled “The Pumphouse,” which is a colored pencil work of art depicting the Titanic’s pumphouse, displayed at the Foothills Art Center.

Luna is one of 70 students who has a work of art on display for Power of Process: A Jeffco School Exhibition.

The show features artwork by K-12 students who all attend Jefferson

Shelton Elementary School sixth-grader Casey Hume stands next to her original art piece, a depiction of a panda made of marker and crayon, on Jan. 18 at the Foothills Art Center’s member preview event for Power of Process: A Jeffco School Exhibition and the art center’s Members’ Show.

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Formerly known as Foot by Foot, the exhibition is in its fifth year at Foothills Art Center, and it grows

every year, said Eriq Hochuli, the art center’s exhibitions manager.

The exhibition validates their efforts as young artists, Hochuli said.

“The point of the show is to offer them a real-world, professional gallery experience,” Hochuli said. “Anything we can do to encourage them is worth all the work.”

The students get the opportunity to have their art displayed in a real a gallery, and their show runs in conjunction with a professional artist’s exhibit — the Foothills Art Center’s Members’ Show, said Roy Anneberg, an art teacher at Carmody Middle School.

“The students get to experience what it would be like to be a professional artist,” he said.

And, Anneberg added, the students’ art is part of an exhibition that features a mix of different grade levels and schools. The students enjoy seeing the talent of their fellow Jeffco students, Anneberg said.

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WHERE: Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., in Golden.

WHEN: Foothills Art Center’s hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The exhibit is on display till April 1 WHAT: Power of Process features about 70 artists. Power of Process is work done by Jefferson County students, grades kindergarten through high school.

INFO: To learn more about Power of Process or other art displays, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org or call 303-279-3922.

statement with their artwork that outlines how they got to the end result, said Cathy Moore, an art teacher at Sierra Elementary School in Arvada.

The statement is not always about the literal process of creating the art, she added. Often, it’s how or what they were inspired by to create the piece, she said.

That’s the power of process, or POP, Moore said. These days, students are very involved with computers and instant gratification, she said.

“We try to teach them to slow down, look and see and experiment,” Moore said. “Art allows students to express themselves with a lot of different media.”

Shelton Elementary School’s art teacher Amber BonDurant said that since the land the school was built on was donated by an artist, the Goldenarea school has always had an expansive art background and community.

“We make a big deal out of it,” she said. And “the look on the students’ face when they see their art in this environment is priceless.”

Casey Hume, a sixth grader at Shelton, has a marker-and-crayon panda displayed at the Power of Process exhibition. She’s been interested in art since she was probably 2 or 3 years old, she said.

“Art is creative and expressive,” Hume said. And “since we haven’t had our fate decided yet, it’s good to find all sorts of different hobbies.”

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About 70 students have their art displayed at this year’s Power of Process: A Jeffco School Exhibition, at the Foothills Art Center. The exhibition runs through April 1.

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Metro area offers recording options Bands, advertisers and more tap into sound design

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Working in a recording studio is all about capturing sound in the best and highest quality possible. So, it’s no surprise that the best way for engineers and producers to first get to know from perspective clients isn’t by email or text — they prefer a simple phone call or sit-down.

“It’s all about that initial conversation, which allows me to really

find out what a person wants to do,” explained Chris McNaughton, owner of Rocky Mountain Recorders studios in Denver.

“To get it right in the studio, it’s all about connecting with the musician, and a conversation is so much better for that than anything else” agreed Pete DeBoer, owner of Lakewood’s World Famous Studios.

The music scene in Denver has been growing steadily with the population boom the state is experiencing, which means more local bands are looking for places to play, and studios to record in.

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QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CONSIDERING A STUDIO • Are you prepared to go into the studio?

Is the music you’re looking to record fully written, arranged, and ready to be recorded?

• How is the studio space rented? Hourly or by blocks of time?

• What gear is available to use, and what gear/instruments would need to be brought in?

• Will you need assistance with mixing, mastering and production, or just one or two of these skills?

• What questions and assistance will you need from the producer or sound engineer you work with?

Training the next generation of studio wizards For years, the motto of Greg Kimble has been a simple one — keep music going.

So, when he and some friends started discussing their experiences at different sound engineering and music schools, and decided to start the kind of place they wish they had attended, the name was obvious — Keep Music Going, or KMGLife.

“Life is made up of two things — things you have to do, and things you get to do,” Kimble said. “Music is all about creativity and passion, and they’re things that people who come here get to do.”

Located at 3063 Sterling Circle, No. 5, in Boulder, KMGLife is home to

25,000 square feet of studios, which can be rented for recording but are primarily used by the about 200 studios enrolled in the KMGLife’s Ableton Music Production and Recording Arts and Business programs.

Ableton is a music production program, and KMGLife is one of only 16 Ableton Certified Training Centers in the country.

“Everything we teach here is hands on, with the latest studio technologies,” said Mitch Zonnefeld, executive vice present of the school.

“We teach everything students could want, from production and mixing, to live sound engineering, Automatic Dialogue Replacement

(ADR), studio etiquette and more.”

Depending on which program a student selects, they can complete the course at four to eight hours a week, for six to nine months. The main aim of the program is to train students in all aspects of the recording industry, and allow them to unleash their creativity — they can use studios at a cheaper rate, work on their own recording, and there are even extracurriculars like a live venue for concerts, and a DJ club.

“For me, the thing I’m looking for in students is a good attitude, and creativity,” Kimble said. “It’s a joy to be here and change the lives of students who come here.”

hen it comes to Valentine’s Day, there are some date ideas that have been done to death — fancy dinner, movie for two, going out dancing.

While all fun, none of these are particularly unique.

Fortunately, Dinosaur Ridge has those looking for something a little different covered, with Sex, Science COMING Saurians: A ATTRACTIONS and Dinosaur Ridge Valentine’s Celebration.

“We wanted to try an event that would be just for adults, 21 years old and older,” explained Erin LaCount, education programs coordinator with Dinosaur Clarke Reader Ridge. “We know plenty of adults are very interested in getting back into dinosaurs and science, and we thought this would be a fun way to do so.”

The event goes from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the American Mountaineering Museum, 710 10th St. in Golden, and in addition to drinks and a chocolate fountain, ticketholders will also have a seat to two scientific, scintillating and hilarious presentations — “Salacious in the Cretaceous,” an examination on how dinosaurs had sex from LaCount, and “Sex, Lies and Rattlesnakes,” from Mary Ann Bonnell, visitor services manager with Jefferson County Open Space.

“I’m known as the area rattlesnake sexpert,” Bonnell said with a laugh.

“Between Erin and I, we cover ancient and past animals that so interest people.”

Both Bonnell and LaCount have developed their presentations based on research, and have honed them to be funny, informative, and a little bit naughty. Where the science is unknown, there will be good caveats and logical scientific connections.

“Since this is an adult-only event, I’ve developed a presentation that uses some pretty hilarious language and approaches,” LaCount said. “For me, it’s all about making people laugh with some interesting facts.”

This is the first attempt at an event like this for Dinosaur Ridge, but if the event goes well, they could become a more regular experience.

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Whether you are a high school senior looking at life after graduation, or an adult wanting to complete your education, today’s options are endless. Learn more about alternatives to the traditional college or university, tips on paying for college and tips on how to map out a future that fits your individual road to success.

Thinking beyond the traditional options

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Quality Education Meets Quality Life In Kearney, Nebraska Kearney, NE - Students who choose the University of Nebraska at Kearney are typically looking for something a little different in their college experience. Lopers are wanting to find their own way. Each year, more than 6,500 students discover what they’re looking for in the city affectionately known as “K-Town.”

One visit to Kearney can be eyeopening for students and their families. With a growing population of just over 30,000 it’s easy to see the progress throughout the community. New buildings, businesses, parks and trails, and homes and apartments are popping up across the city. Restaurants like Chickfil-A, Raising Cane’s, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks and Buffalo Wild Wings are bringing their business to Kearney because they see opportunity. They’re not the only ones.

Venture away from Kearney’s main stretch of business and you’ll find the beautiful spaces one expects among the central plains of Nebraska. There’s room to roam, explore and play in Kearney.

With more than 20 miles of hike and bike trails, canals for kayaking and 14 parks covering 438 acres – many with lake-front recreation space - Kearney can be the ideal place for relaxation and physical fitness.

In the middle of it all sits the serene campus of UNK. Students report UNK to be a place that feels like home… with a lot more going on. More than 80 percent of Lopers are active on campus through organizations and communityservice projects. It follows the university’s model of creating experiences and hands-on learning opportunities, because true understanding happens through active, engaged learning – often outside of the classroom.

The future is bright for both Kearney and UNK. The relationship between the community and university gets stronger each year. Businesses interact with students, providing further opportunities for shared success through internship programs and part-time work. City and university people work together on projects like “University Village,” a new 100-acre campus combining UNK academic and housing facilities with private businesses like shops and restaurants.

Kearney offers small-town charm with big city opportunities. For many, it’s the best of both worlds. If you’re someone looking for a quality University of Nebraska degree, without the crowds and traffic, make sure you visit K-Town. You might be surprised by what you discover. To learn more, visit unk.edu.

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raditionally, when high school seniors prepare for the future, they talk about going to college, attending a 4-year university and getting a degree. However, there is a growing number of students where the traditional, socially-accepted option isn’t a good fit.

As the cost to obtain a 4-year degree continues to increase, students and parents are considering alternatives, especially as trade school, or vocational school, options have evolved over the last decade. At one time, trade school was mainly for future mechanics or cosmeticians. Now, trade schools cover a broad range of professions, including electricians, nursing, welding, medical assistants, massage therapy, computer networking, culinary (chef and head cooks) and heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers (HVAC).

These professions earn a good salary. In fact, Wendy Strait, lead counselor for Mountain Vista High School in Douglas County, joked that some of the trade school careers pay better than what she’s making with a bachelor’s degree.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, electricians make more than $50,000 a year, nurses make well over $60,000 and computer networking can make upwards of $80,000.

These career fields can all be possible through trade schools or programs deemed less expensive than a traditional 4-year college.

According to collegedata.com, getting a college education from a private school can cost up to $34,740 a year, in-state college tuition is estimated at $9,970, and out-of-state tuition is $25,620 per year.

However, even with the increasing cost of getting a 4-year degree, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 69.7 percent of graduating high school seniors still enroll in a college or university, leaving just over 30 percent looking at other options.

Local high school counselors say as options post-high school have evolved, their approach to helping seniors plan for the future has become a lot more individualized. Programs in middle school and high school are also being created to give students the opportunity to try their hand at multiple trades.

“There is no definitive prescriptive way to counsel students. Sometimes you have to go through options and talk about what is available beyond traditional college,” Strait said.

Sandra Steiner, Director of Postsecondary readiness with Westminster Public Schools, said the entire school district has a duty to support students in finding careers that enable them to earn a household living wage whether it be through college, the military or a trade school program that can start as

Trade and vocation schools used to be primarily for mechanics and cosmetology. Today, vocational studies stretch from electronics to medical fields and nursing, such as those provided for students attending Westminster Public Schools.

PHOTO COURTESY OF WESTMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

early as middle school.

“Statistically speaking, the majority of these opportunities will require some post-secondary credential, but not necessarily completion of a college degree,” she said. “If a student begins to prepare early, many credentials can be earned before a student graduates from high school. Our work with students starts in sixth grade and is focused on career exploration and investigation first.”

Strait said on a national level, most schools are playing catch up when it comes to providing vocational programs and giving students the opportunity to experience career fields that are about “hands-on” work such as farming and agriculture and mechanics.

“Over the years, we have oversold college as being the only way,” Strait said. “Schools started abandoning the trade programs, taking away funding and it’s become a problem. We lost programs like auto shop and welding.

Now, we are realizing it was a mistake and working to make it right. The problem there is it does cost a lot of money.”

This means not only bringing back trade classes, but also forming partnerships in the community. Strait said Douglas County Schools has formed partnerships with local businesses that give jobs to students in a variety of trades.

This also means participating in programs such as the state’s Colorado for Career and Technical Education Programs (CTE), which provides 43 percent of Colorado high school students with trade and vocational

AVERAGE SALARY FOR VOCATIONAL CAREERS Electrician — $52,720

Medical Assistant — $32,850

Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers (HVAC) — $45,910

Nursing — $68,450

Computer Networking — $79,700

Welding — $39,390

Culinary (head chef, cooks) — $43,180

*Median salaries based on estimates from the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics

Massage Therapy — $44,480 courses.

“Career and Technical Education Programs provide students the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge tied to work and leadership at work,” Sarah Heath, Career and Technical Education/State CTE director. “We have a variety of programs that are all tied to either high wage, high skill, or high demand jobs in our state.”

Steiner said other new options such as CareerWise Colorado enables students to work, finish high school and complete and Associate’s Degree over a three-year period.

“Local employers hire students for this program while they are sophomores in high school,” Steiner said.

“These employers are committed to

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growing their future workforce and are willing to invest time, training and college tuition dollars to develop these students for probably long-term employment. For these students, it’s a way to earn money, learn workplace readiness skills, time management and professionalism.”

Diana Wilson, Communications Officer with Jeffco Public Schools, said they have developed multiple programs aimed at helping students get an idea of what they will want to do well before graduation.

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ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS CareerWise Colorado — www. careerwisecolorado.org Colorado for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs — www.coloradostateplan. com/ Future Center — 303-487-3929 www.westminsterpublicschools.org/ futurecenter

Douglas County Career and Technical Education Program — www.dcsdk12.org/career-andtechnical-education Jefferson County Schools Career and Technical Education — www.jefcoed.com/academics/ career_technical_education Cherry Creek School District CTE programs — www.cherrycreekschools.org/CTE

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How businesses can collaborate with the education sector to close the skills gap

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ith U.S. graduation rates being at an all-time high, one might expect employers to have a wealth of qualified candidates to hire. Instead, many employers are finding that these recent graduates are unprepared to succeed in the workforce.

While many are graduating with technical skills, their “soft skills” are lacking. These skills — from professional communication and critical thinking to collaboration and time management — are seen as critical by employers, yet have not historically been taught with consistency or prioritized.

A recent whitepaper commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), an education nonprofit that equips students with the necessary soft skills needed to be successful in college and their careers, highlights recent partnerships between the business and education sectors to tackle this skills gap.

“Bridging the Soft Skills Gap: How Employers Can Partner with Educators to Prepare Students for the 21st Century Workforce” offers practical recommendations for businesses to

hands-on methodology training for educators is vital. Employers can help by ensuring that teachers and administrators across local schools have access to proven professional development programs from established education nonprofits.

In local districts such as those in Douglas and Adams counties, partnering with local businesses to create opportunity for high school students is a priority.

COURTESY PHOTO make an impact and profiles strategic partnerships being successfully implemented across the country by Nike, Ernst & Young, Wegmans, Wynn Las Vegas, and the Northern Kentucky Education Council.

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“With almost 6 million unfilled jobs in America, this lack of soft skills hurts workers, businesses and the economy,” says Cheryl Oldham of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Center for Education and Workforce. “Businesses recognize the critical need for soft skills and are working hard in their communities to help students obtain the skills they need to succeed in the jobs of tomorrow.”

A growing number of companies are focusing on student education as a part of their business strategy. By equipping students with the skills for workplace success, they strengthen their talent pipeline and create shared value. The following insights from the whitepaper offer successful approaches to collaboration between the education and business sectors to help youth become better prepared for their careers.

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Work-based learning Instead of solely offering traditional internships for college students, businesses can partner with high schools to establish pre-employment apprenticeship programs designed to introduce students to workplace demands.

The Department of Labor supports employers that establish Registered Apprenticeships to build a robust talent pipeline.

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Paving the way to college:

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Senior year: It’s a time to finish college applications, solidify friendships and look forward to the freedom and the responsibility that come once that final bell rings. A lot of feelings surface during that final year, especially for parents.

While your son or daughter might be overjoyed to finally fly the coop and live independently, you’ll probably be dealing with your own mix of emotions, and you’ll want to be sure they’re ready to begin college in the fall.

For families with a child headed to college, senior year is best thought of as a transition year.

Plan ahead to make sure your family stays on track.

To help you and your child with a successful transition, here’s the essential list of landmarks on the road that will take your child from a senior in high school to a freshman in college.

1. Apply yourself in the fall The journey to college begins early, and by the fall of senior year in high school, your child should be in full transition mode.

They should be finishing campus visits and finalizing the list of colleges where they want to apply. Make sure they’ve spoken with admission counselors, thoroughly researched schools they’re interested in and have everything they need to complete their college applications.

Keep tabs on important deadlines and stay organized to avoid missing any critical due dates. For example, will they want to apply early decision or early action?

If so, make sure you have weighed how this could impact your financial plan for college.

2. Focus on financial aid from the start For many parents, one of the biggest anxieties around college is the cost.

Don’t forget that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct. 1, and some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Make sure you submit the form as soon as it’s available.

Because everyone has different needs, figuring out how to finance your child’s education requires some research.

At College Ave Student Loans, you can find private loan options for parents and students.

Even if you’re not ready to take a loan out yet, parents and students can try out the fast and easy pre-qualification tools to find out if their credit pre-qualifies for a loan, and what interest rates they could expect, all without impacting their credit scores.

Calculators are also available to help you explore your options and see how you can customize the loan payments to fit your budget.

5 TIPS FOR FINDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS College is a significant investment and millions of families each year face the question of how to pay for it. One way students can position themselves for success is by seeking out various forms of financial assistance.

Earning scholarships can be one way to offset the financial burden, but winning a scholarship can sometimes be as competitive as gaining admission to the college of your choice.

Some scholarships can be earned by meeting or exceeding certain standards, such as academic performance, while other scholarships are based on financial need or personal interests of the applicant. There’s also a wealth of opportunities that support students in specific areas, whether it be from companies, professional organizations or foundations. For example, the America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders program offers industry-specific scholarships each year for those looking to study agriculture-related fields.

While your academic performance, character and extracurricular resume all play a part, knowing where to look for scholarships can make all the difference when it comes time to pay for your education. These tips can help you identify and apply for scholarships that match your interests and credentials.

1. Complete the FAFSA Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may be required to apply for a number of scholarships, particularly scholarships offered by most colleges and universities based on need. It is also required for other forms of financial aid, such as subsidized or unsubsidized loans. While you can begin filling out the FAFSA on Oct. 1 of the year prior to needing aid, many scholarships give priority to students who complete the FAFSA by their state’s application deadline. It is important to note that some colleges and universities have earlier deadlines.

2. Talk to Your Counselor Colleges or universities and scholarship providers often supply information about their award offerings and applications to high school counselors. Many institutions also offer specific awards by major for both new and returning

3. Spring time is decision time Early in the spring, your child will start to receive their first acceptance letters. Once they’ve heard from all of the schools where they applied, they’ll have a big decision to make.

They need to do more than just decide which school to attend; they’ll also need to send in a deposit, complete their housing form and accept financial aid packages.

students that can be applied for through the school’s financial aid office.

3. Apply for Scholarships in Your Field of Interest Many job sectors have scholarship opportunities available through related clubs, organizations, small businesses and other benefactors.

For example, the America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund in conjunction with the FFA, provides $1,500 scholarships to students endorsed by local farmers for continuing their education at two- or four-year universities and trade schools in agriculture-related fields of study. This year, the program will award more than $500,000 in scholarships to students in fields such as mathematics, computer science, business, communications, engineering, farming, agronomy, education and more. Students can learn more about the program by visiting Grow AgLeaders.com.

4. Don’t Overlook Smaller Award Amounts When it comes to paying for your education, every scholarship you receive — even those that come with smaller, one-time award amounts — can help defray the costs beyond tuition for books, supplies and living expenses.

Many times, scholarships with smaller award amounts have fewer additional requirements that must be satisfied outside of materials traditionally required for submission such as transcripts, letters of reference and an application.

5. Use a Scholarship Search Engine While a simple search for “college scholarships” on any search engine is likely to elicit plenty of options, there are sites available that are dedicated to helping students identify college scholarship opportunities. While paid options exist, there are also several free sites, such as Scholarships.com, Fastweb and Scholarship America, that can provide local, regional and national options based on the information you provide. Other, more industry-specific websites, such as FFA.org, can provide scholarship opportunities that pertain to a certain field of interest.

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A crucial step in this process is comparing award letters from the colleges where your child has been accepted. In reading these letters, pay close attention to how schools list the total costs.

For instance, some schools will subtract the awarded loan amount from the total cost of attendance, while others will not. This could make the net cost of some schools appear less than

STATE AND LOCAL RESOURCES AND AID AVAILABLE TO COLORADO STUDENTS Colorado Student Resources (Colorado Department of Higher Education) www.highered.colorado.gov/cochallenge/ resource.html Resources include: • College Opportunity Fund - Learn more about this stipend for Colorado students or those who qualify for ASSET. • Scholarship database - To learn more about scholarship available to all students in Colorado.

• Connection and Support • Career and Graduate School Resources • DREAMer Students • First-generation Students • Scholarships and Financial Aid Scholarships.com https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/ college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/ colorado-scholarships/ Resource includes: A listing of a variety of scholarships and grants available to students. Besides scholarships available for graduating high school seniors, other opportunities are designed for moms going back to school, working adults and funding to help pay for education in specified industries.

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4. Tie up everything in the summer Before they head to campus, you and your children should create a budget to keep tabs on college bills. This will help you to stay on track financially and set the right expectations about how they need to manage their money.

You can help your soon-to-be freshman by working with them to outline a monthly budget that will take into account expected and unexpected expenses.

Take a look at their financial aid packages and any income they might be earning and block out the monthly mandatory expenses. Then decide how much money they can spend on things like entertainment.

If you find that scholarships, grants and federal aid don’t cover everything, private loans could be one solution for some college-bound students.

For parents and students, senior year is an exciting period. Knowing what steps to take and staying ahead of financial matters with useful tools like the ones at College Ave Student Loans can help make the transition easier for everyone.

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tips for working adults returning to college Most working professionals want to advance their skills, land that promotion and get a raise. However, some 36 million adults face a significant barrier to achieving their goals and aspirations: They still need to complete a significant amount of coursework in order to earn a college degree.

While many of these adults have completed at least some higher education classes, the demands of family life and maintaining a career, along with a lack of financial resources, can both be forces that derail these plans.

Fortunately, the pathways to earning a college degree are evolving, which means a working professional now has more affordable and efficient means to finish the coursework. With a smart strategy, a busy working professional can make that dream of earning a diploma into a reality.

1. Define your goals Some people know exactly what they want from life and how a college degree will help them fulfill their goals. Others may have more general ambitions related to finishing the degree, but they may need to take time to create a more detailed plan. In either case, before choosing a higher education program, it’s important to take time to inventory skills and career experiences.

The insights from this exercise can be helpful in charting your course to earning that diploma.

2. Consider your time and explore your financial options For a working adult, using traditional means to earn a degree isn’t always best-suited to the realities of life - not to mention finances. With the demands of family and work encroaching on study and class time, fitting it all in can seem overwhelming.

It’s important to take time to research your options, because there may be more flexible and affordable paths to choose from.

One great example is a new program from Kaplan University called ExcelTrack. Students begin with an assessment, which measures what they already know and advises a course of study.

Even better, the coursework allows them to focus on what they need to master, not what they already know.

They then work through the courses online — which entails participating in seminars, doing practice activities, completing projects that demonstrate what they know and can do — all while taking as much or as little time as they need.

For people who are able to move at a faster pace, the option can be more affordable than the traditional route because they can pay a flat fee for 6 weeks (graduate level) or 10 weeks (undergraduate level), enabling them to take and complete as many courses as they can handle. This makes earning a degree from an accredited university much more affordable and flexible.

Twenty-seven is becoming the new 18 as colleges and universities are seeing an increase in adult enrollment each year.

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sure and stick to your study routine.

Before long, your mind will anticipate and expect a study session at certain times of day, which makes it easier to get focused.

4. Get support With the demands of school and work, now is an appropriate time to seek help from family and friends.

Talk to your partner, parents or siblings about taking on child care duties a few days or evenings a week so you can work without interruption. This is an opportune time to give older kids additional responsibilities, such as folding their laundry, starting dinner and packing their own lunches.

Beyond that, consider informing your employer about your college courses and your goals. If your degree is relevant to other work at the company, you might discover they are willing to help. After all, they already have an employee who knows the business, and they will more than likely appreciate your ambition.

Whether its to finish a degree, change careers are explore a new hobby and learn a new skill, adults take time to transition into college mode.

BPT PHOTO 3. Get organized Working toward a degree can be an intense experience for anyone, which is why it’s important to create the right environment to focus and study. Start by setting up a study station. Ideally, this is a desk or table that’s clean, welllit and organized with plenty of supplies on hand, and a comfortable chair.

Begin by holding study sessions at different times of the day, while paying attention to energy and productivity levels. Many do their best when they rise an hour or two before their families do, while others come alive in the evening hours. Studying online offers this kind of flexibility so whatever time of day works for you, be

5. Keep it in balance When life gets this hectic, especially when it’s consumed with family, work and school, it’s easy to burn the candle at both ends, leaving you feeling overextended and burned out. This is why it’s important to schedule some down time. Having a break to look forward to can be a powerful motivational tool.

Maybe it’s a weekly bike ride, or relaxing with a favorite movie. Whatever it is, don’t feel guilty about taking this time for yourself.

For more information about earning a degree online from Kaplan University with its new ExcelTrack program, visit kaplanuniversity.edu.

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High-paying jobs still available in the agriculture industry As the farming industry faces growing consolidation in the U.S., one might get the impression fewer jobs are now available in agriculture.

In fact, just the opposite is true. Today, one in three people worldwide — more than a billion employees — work in an ag-related industry.

Industry growth and digital innovation combined with retirements are driving significant demand for college grads and other professionals, including those without experience in typical ag-related subjects, and many feature excellent salaries. The USDA and Purdue University predict 57,900 jobs requiring ag skills will become available each year between now and 2020 while only 35,000 grads in food, ag, renewable resources or environment studies will look to fill those jobs each year. Further, the average starting salary in the U.S. for those graduating with bachelor’s degrees in agriculture or natural resources was a healthy $54,364 as of winter 2017, a 12 percent increase from 2016.

“People are starting to discover (agriculture) is a pretty good industry to be in,” Iowa State College Career Services Director Mike Gaul recently told CNBC. “They realize this sector isn’t our traditional what-we-joke ‘cows, plows and sows’ industry anymore.

It’s incredibly diverse.”

The expectation is that grads with expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources and/or the environment will fill 61 percent of all ag-related openings, while employers must seek grads in other majors to fill the 39 percent gap. Notably, women already make up more than half of the higher-ed grads in food, agricul-

ture, renewable natural resources and environmental studies.

High school grads considering degrees in agriculture might consider one of these highest-paying ag occupations:

4. Ag scientists Salaries average out at $120,000. A bachelor’s degree is usually sufficient, with in-demand specialties including bioinformatics, animal genetics or the regulatory environment (managing

Bottom line: The next generation of ag specialists will be crucial to helping solve the world’s most pressing issues.

Agricultural company Syngenta is supporting that cause by bestowing multiple college scholarships to ag

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whole. do well before graduation.

At Dakota Ridge High School, the district provides a certified International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). IB is a two-year educational program aimed at 16-to-18-year olds.

The program is an internationallyaccepted qualification for entry into higher education and is recognized by many universities worldwide. The program is popular because of its emphasis on a student’s personal development as they plan for the future.

At Green Mountain High School, Wilson said Jeffco has multiple career tracks programs to help students create an individual plan rather than just choosing the college option.

Conifer High School has developed a trade-school program, which includes internships and hands-on construction projects.

Wilson said the district is also proud of the Warren Occupation Technical Center in Lakewood. Warren Tech has turned into a premier career and technical education center, providing students with career-focused learning in everything from opportunities in cosmetology, to medical and IT careers.

Warren Tech courses and programs are possible through the Jeffco District’s partnerships with colleges, industry leaders and community as a whole.

Education in trade and non-traditional occupations are just some of the avenues available to graduating seniors looking for viable options for the future.

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gramme (IB). IB is a two-year educational program aimed at 16-to-18-year olds. The program is an internationally-accepted qualification for entry into higher education and is recognized by many universities worldwide. The program is popular because of its emphasis on a student’s personal development as they plan for the future.

At Green Mountain High School, Wilson said Jeffco has multiple career tracks programs to help students create an individual plan rather than just choosing the college option.

Conifer High School has developed a trade-school program, which includes internships and hands-on construction projects.

Wilson said the district is also proud of the Warren Occupation Technical Center in Lakewood. Warren Tech has turned into a premier career and technical education center, providing students with career-focused learning in everything from opportunities in cosmetology, to medical and IT careers.

Warren Tech courses and programs are possible through the Jeffco District’s partnerships with colleges, industry leaders and community as a

1. C-suite executives The CEOs, COOs and CFOs at ag startups or established corporations routinely earn $200,000-plus for overseeing company growth and profitability. A bachelor’s or master’s degree is generally needed in addition to a background in leadership and at least five years’ industry experience.

2. Ag lawyers Because ag is so highly regulated, such professionals may handle issues related to water, land use, pesticides, seeds, the environment, labor/HR, immigration, commerce, intellectual property, mergers/acquisitions, etc. Salaries average out at $160,000.

Required: a bachelor’s degree followed by a J.D. and completed state bar exam.

3. Ag sales managers Those skilled in overseeing sales teams are earning an average $125,000plus annually. Most hold bachelor’s degrees in agronomy, crop science, soil science, biology, agricultural business or a related field.

Students are finding that farming and agriculture jobs are not a thing of the past.

Those looking for alternative options can still find high-paying jobs in the agriculture industry ranging from farming and growing to legal services and IT. COURTESY PHOTO and strategizing a product through the regulatory process).

5. Ag engineers Among specialties in demand are environmental, ethanol and mechanical engineers, with average salaries running upwards of $80,000 for those holding bachelor’s degrees.

students each year, and of course hiring many grads in various majors.

“This is an exciting time in agriculture because we have new tools to develop better seeds and crop protection products, as well as digital solutions to help farmers be more productive,” says Ian Jepson, head of trait research and developmental biology at Syngenta. “We encourage students to think about the wide range of challenging and rewarding careers in companies like ours to help develop and deliver what farmers need to feed the world.”

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Tens of thousands march for equality, women’s rights

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The resistance showed up in strong force at the Denver Women’s March on Jan. 20 at Civic Park in Denver.

Tens of thousands of people from Colorado and beyond converged on the capitol to advocate for clean water and environmental protections, immigration reform and health care rights, equal pay for women and loving each other.

Some carried signs for reproductive rights and against assisted suicide and the sexual exploitation of women.

As they walked the streets, participants chanted, “hey, hey, ho, ho, Donald Trump has got to go,” and “this is what democracy looks like.”

“Today we march for our sisters, our mothers, our grandmothers,” Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said at Civic Center Park before the march. “We march for our daughters, and yes, for our sons... We march for human rights and equal rights.

And yes, Donald Trump, we march for our Dreamers today. And we also march for those who have marched before us so we can have the right to march today.”

Among those marching was Arvada resident Karen Rivera, who was joined by her sister, husband and children.

“The administration and our current government is a disaster,” she said. “And we need change.”

Rivera and her family marched in Washington D.C. last year during the first women’s march, which was held the day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Millions took to the streets last year in marches that unfolded in cities across the country.

A year later, Denver marchers say, Trump has spurred a combative culture, one that attacks groups ranging from people of color to the LGBTQ community. In response, protesters

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Peggy Pelton, of Golden, prepares herself for the Jan. 20 Women’s March in Denver. came out in a second wave of solidarity for all those they feel are threatened.

“I just want to show my support for all women,” said 14-year-old Denver resident Grace Leonard. The sign she hoisted above her head read, “Dumbledore wouldn’t let this happen,” — referring to the character from J.K. Rollins’ “Harry Potter” series.

The theme of this year’s march was “Power to the Polls,” encouraging people to vote for change. People weaved throughout the crowds, registering people to vote.

“Let your presence be clear today,” Hancock said. “We’re going to keep marching, we’re going to keep resisting and come November, we’re going to vote.”

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Ed Hansford, of Buena Vista, supported freedom of the press with his wife at the rally. “We don’t do this there,” Hansford said of his hometown.

Dawn Bennett and Charline Villanueva were two among tens of thousands who marched Jan. 20.

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There are home-based studios that offer a DIY vibe to musicians looking for that raw, warm feeling to their music.

“I had a space for recording set up as Studio 204, but I decided I didn’t need to spend money on rent when I could do it in my place,” said Chase Demos, who now works with rock and punk bands in his home studio. “I use analog equipment for the recordings I do.

I like to keep it bare bones, and for me, it’s not about the money — it’s about making great music.”

World Famous is also based out of a home, and DeBoer said the space fits for everything from hip-hop and rock to death metal and singer-songwriter.

“I started in the rock world, and originally wanted to be a live sound engineer. All of this gave me an understanding of how instruments should sound together” he said. “I prefer analog equipment because I like the way the work flows, and the limits it places on the process.”

Musicians looking for a more professional recording experience have options of studios with the latest and greatest tech, like Rocky Mountain Recorders, CCM Recording Studios on East Colfax, and KMGLife in Boulder.

“We have three engineers who each have their own skill set to offer clients,” said Darren Skonson, owner of CCM. “We have experts in hip-hop and beatmaking for rappers looking for those services, and have hosted Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Wacka Flocka.”

Rocky Mountain Recorders has three top-of-the-line studios for its customers for everything from single vocals to bands and even orchestral work.

“We’re pretty easy-going here, but we can really do anything a client needs,” McNaughton said.

“For us, it’s about getting the best possible recording.”

Most studios are booked by the hour, but some offer discounts for long blocks of time, or rent space for full or half days. One problem many who work in recording studios say they frequently see is musicians or bands who aren’t ready when they come to the studio, which is why that connec-

LOCAL RECORDING STUDIOS CCM Recording Studios 4214 E. Colfax Ave., Denver 720-941-6088 www.denver-recording-studio. com Chase Demos Music 720-323-5906 KMGLife 3063 Sterling Circle, No. 5, Boulder 720-250-9020 www.kmglife.com Rocky Mountain Recorders 1250 W. Cedar Ave., Denver 303-777-3648 www.coloradorecordingstudios.net Thumbtack A website that lists and rates recording studios in the area www.thumbtack.com/co/denver/recordingstudio/ World Famous Studios 303-586-1872 www.facebook.com/WorldFamousStudios

Digital recording consoles and near-field monitors are among the equipment seen in a control room at Rocky Mountain Recorders.

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And as the people who work in the front lines with the area’s musicians can say, there are more and more talented people to work with.

“We’re right on the precipice of having the next big thing coming from the Denver area,” Skonson said. “It’s amazing to see the growth in Denver’s music scene as it’s happening.”

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Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The Secret Sisters at Swallow Hill The first time I saw Laura and Lydia Rogers, who record and perform as The Secret Sisters, they absolutely blew me away with their intertwining vocal harmonies, particularly on a cover they did of Sam Cooke’s “Cupid.”

The pair perform the kind of warm, welcoming folk music that is the perfect pair for a cold winter evening, and that makes The Secret Sisters the perfect performers for Swallow Hill’s Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave. in Denver at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25.

The duo’s most recent album, “You Don’t Own Me Anymore,” is made up of songs about surviving tough times, inspired by the sisters being dropped by their label in 2015. Before making this album, they almost gave up music all together, but inspired by friend and producer Brandi Carlile, they decided to give it another go.

That strength shines through in every note.

To score tickets, visit www.swallowhillmusic.org.

The Evil Dead return to Denver In 2013, the Equinox Theatre Company hosted a production of “Evil Dead: The Musical” that went on to sell out a packed four-week run. Demand was so high that in 2015, the theater hosted a six-week run that also did extremely Rwell.

Now the hilarious and gruesome “Evil Dead: The Musical” has shambled back to life and is lurching its way to The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. in Denver, from Jan. 26 through Feb. 17. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For gore enthusiasts, there are also Splatter Zone seats available in advance only for $25.

The initial run won the Broadway World award for Best Comedic Musical, and is based on director Sam Raimi’s

Finding a home at Miners Alley Golden’s Miners Alley Playhouse is kicking off 2018 with the Tony Award-winning musical “Fun Home,” which tells the story of the well-known Bechdel Test.

“Fun Home” will run at Miners Alley, 1224 Washington Ave., from Jan. 26 through March 4. Tickets run from $15 to $40, and performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Based on Alison Bechdel’s bestselling graphic memoir, the show made history when its writing team because the first female team to win the Tony Award for Best Original Score. When Alison’s father dies unexpectedly, she goes on a trip to the past to her childhood at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home to come to grips with herself, her family, and growing up questioning her sexuality.

For tickets and information, call 303935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

Taking steps to ensuring a healthy future The debate over the future of health care in this country seems to be a neverending one, but no matter what it looks like, there’s alot patients need to know to make the best decisions.

Elizabeth Kaufmann, who spent years at St. Anthony Hospital and OrthoColorado as a physical therapist, tapped into her past as a journalist to write “An Insider’s Guide to Orthopedic Surgery — A Physical Therapist Shares the Keys to a Better Recovery.”

In the book, Kaufmann tackles everything patients need to make sure their knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle replacements, as well as spine surgeries, give them the best possible outcomes.

Kaufmann will be at a book signing and talk from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 27 at Barnes & Noble Denver West, 14347 W. Colfax Ave. 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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Fun Home: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m.

Sunday from Jan. 26 to March 4 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Honest, original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com. Adult themes; recommended for ages 14 and older.

Sense and Sensibility: Jan. 26 to May 6 at the Arada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with matinees at 1 p.m.

Wednesday and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Audience talkbacks on Friday, Feb. 16 and Wednesday, Marh 14 in the Black Box Lobby. Call 720-8987200 or go to https://arvadacenter.org/sense-and-sensibility.

MUSIC

Live Music: Karla Horowitz and Mary O’Neill: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 31 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. For adults. Call 303-2355275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org.

Let’s Dance: 1:30-2 p.m. Feb. 2 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Shake those wiggles out and have some fun building little brains. All families are welcome. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org

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Heart Book Folding Project: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28 at the Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge.

Space limited. For adults and teens.

Go to http://jeffcolibrary.org Explore Nature with Your Inner Artist: 6-8 p.m.

Wednesdays through Jan. 31 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required. Go to https://arvada. org/ and click on Majestic View Nature Center under the Explore tab.

Art for the Young at Heart Art Show: show runs from Feb. 5 to March 14 at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Opening reception from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7.

Creations or artists ages 50-plus and local school children. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org. `Damage’ Art Exhibit: open

this week’s TOP FIVE Broadway Our Way: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday from Jan. 26-28 at CenterStage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen.

An evening of cabaret-style Broadway music to benefit Evergreen Players. Call 303-674-4934 or go to www.evergreenplayers.org. `Snow White” or “Frozen Particles of Ice with No Particular Color”: 7 p.m. Jan. 26, Feb. 2-3, and 2 p.m. Feb. 4 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. 1-70 Frontage Road, North, Wheat Ridge. Based on the classic story of Snow White; full of wicked good fun and the most clueless Snow White ever brought to the stage. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org/.

Golden Lions Chili Supper, Bake Sale: 3-7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Masonic Lodge, 400 10th St., Golden. Chili free; beer and wine will be available for purchase. A variety of baked goods available for purchase. Family friendly. Contact sondra@laurelpropertyservices.com.

Adrenal Fatigue: The Hidden Disease: 5:30-6:30 through February 2018 at Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, in the mezzanine near the library. Denver artist Sharon Brown’s exhibit features psychologically charged paintings created mostly from photographs. Go to www.rrcc.edu.

FILM/MOVIES

Secrets of Friendship Considered: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. “Friends for Life: 10 buddies. 38 years. 1 week a year” features the filmed story of a group of guys who have remained friends 38 years after graduation from middle school. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

WRITING/ READING

Hard Times Writing Workshop: 3-5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 31 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. A safe and supportive writing workshop; for adults. Writing prompts, tools, and refreshments provided. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

EVENTS

Community Coffee with Rep Tracy Kraft-Tharp: 7-8 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 25 at La Dolce Vita in Olde Town Arvada. Coffee and conversation the fourth Thursday each month. Call 303-866-2950.

p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Dr. Glenn Harrison will explain what adrenal fatigue is, introduce the specific anatomy and hormones involved as well as provide clinical insight on this common chronic detrimental condition. Call 303-986-57000 or go to www. naturalgrocers.com.

A Chocolate Affair: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 in Olde Town Arvada. Tour of chocolate treats from Olde Town merchants plus other local chocolatiers. Proceeds benefit the Ralston House.

Chocolate chip cookie and brownie baking contest. Bring 6 cookies/brownies on a paper plate to the Rising Church Gym between 11 a.m. and noon on the day of the event. Winners announced at 1:30 p.m. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/137472260267654/

Downsizing and Moving for Seniors: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-2355275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org.

Little Free Library 101: 3-4 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Creating and hosting Little Free Library. Go to http://jeffcolibrary.org Trump’s Tax Plan and You: 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. Get the most up-to-date information on Congress’s tax reform law and how your retirement plan could be affected at this no-cost class taught by a certified financial planner. Call 720-287-5880, or visit www.joannholstadvisers.com to register.

National Puzzle Day: Monday, Jan. 29 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Find something to satisfy every age, interest and skill level. From jigsaw to crossword, Sudoku to brain teasers even the Riddler would be proud to tackle, we have a puzzle for you. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Travel Series: Alaska: 6:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 30 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Presented by Bob Barber,

professional wildlife photographer. Registration required. Go to https://arvada.org/ and click on Majestic View Nature Center under the Explore tab.

Drop-In Discovery: 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 at Majestic Vieww Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Explore different themes using hands-on activities, books, puzzles, crafts and other items. No sign up needed. Call 720898-7405.

Mile High Dowsers: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 at Clements Community Center, Columbine Room, 1580 Yarros St., Lakewood. Go to www. milehighdowsers.org. Featured presenter Jack Roberts shares his knowledge of non-beneficial or noxious energies and how to remove their negative properties.

HEALTH

Foods for Fitness: 1-2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 27 at Natural Grocers, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood.

Learn which foods best support an active body and discover new recipes to help you fuel up before, during and after exerecise. Call 303-989-4866.

Bone Builders and Bone Breakers: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 3 at Natural Grocers, 12612

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W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood.

Support lifelong bone health by knowing how to get all the nutrients your bones need. Call 303-986-57000 or go to www. naturalgrocers.com.

Tai Chi: 6:15-7:15 p.m. (beginners) and 5-6 p.m. (experienced) Mondays through Feb. 26 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required. Go to https://arvada.org/ and click on Majestic View Nature Center under the Explore tab.

EDUCATION

Discovery Play: 11:15 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 26 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada; and 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

Babies and toddlers enjoy a song and explore on their own. Dropins welcome. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Code Lounge: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Learn to computer code; 12 laptops available. Registration required for laptops; if you bring your own, no need to register. Class capacity is 35. For teens/tweens.

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

Vanderhoof Elementary Kindergarten Registration: through Jan. 31 at www.jeffcopublicschools.org/jeffcoconnect. Children who are 5 years old by Oct. 1, 2018, are eligible for kindergarten in the fall. Call 303-982-2744.

Vanderhoof Elementary Choice Enrollment: through Jan. 31 (round 1) and Feb. 9 to Aug. 31 (round 2). Applications being accepted for the 2018-19 school year. Students accepted on a space-available basis. First-round applications prioritized through a lottery process. Waiting lists will be created if applicants exceed space at the school. A separate application must be completed and submitted for each child. If a student is not accepted at a school during the first-round choice enrollment, the student will remain on the prioritized waitlist and be carried over to secondround choice enrollment. Call 303-982-2744.

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

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8January 25, 2018

FAITH CHRISTIAN EAGLES HIT A JAG JAM

Schools filling jobs of football coaches for coming year

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D’Evelyn senior Cole Clifton, left, is challenged by Faith Christian senior Benjamin Hawkins at the rim during a non-league game Jan. 16 at D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School. The Jaguars took a 68-58 victory.

Faith Christian rebounded on Jan. 19 with a 74-48 road win against Prospect Ridge Academy.

Read more on PAGE 35.

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BY THE NUMBERS

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Rebounds for Standley Lake senior Savannah Martin in a 52-41 girls basketball loss to D’Evelyn on Jan. 17.

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3-point baskets made by the Green Mountain boys team to lead all Jeffco 4A teams.

Game losing streak of the Bear Creek boys basketball team against Lakewood was snapped in a 6745 win on Jan. 19.

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Turnovers forced by the Littleton boys basketball team on Jan. 17 but the Lions dropped a 70-20 decision to Golden.

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Victory margin for the Ralston Valley girls basketball team during its 12-game winning streak.

Percent made 27 field goals Bear Creek boys in a 73-70 win over Chatfield on Jan. 17

Standout Performers Quentin Terry, Arvada The senior sparked a 74-61 win over Alameda on Jan. 16 with 22 points, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots.

Colton Yapoujian, Pomona The junior won the Top of the Rockies 138-pound title Jan. 20 with a 2-1 ultimate tiebreak wrestling win over Monarch’s Cole Polluconi.

Ellie Garnett, Golden The sophomore tallied 20 points and contributed eight rebounds, five assists and four steals in a 63-34 girls basketball win over Littleton on Jan. 17.

Josh Rogers, Arvada West The 6-foot-2 junior guard scored 22 points in the boys basketball 62-59 win over Pomona on Jan. 19.

Garrett Martin, Standley Lake The senior forward had 32 points and 14 rebounds for an impressive double double in the 86-74 boys basketball win over Wheat Ridge on Jan. 19.

Domonic Creazzo, Alameda The junior scored 16 points as the Pirates notched their second straight win with a 41-36 victory over Fort Lupton on Jan. 18.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are six athletes named from west metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list.

To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

olorado high school football’s coaching carousel is slowing down but there are still some turns remaining.

John Trahan has moved from Smoky Hill to coach at Highlands Ranch, former Arapahoe coach Mike Campbell is the OVERTIME new football boss at Englewood and Dustin Delaney from Shawnee Mission, Kansas has been hired at Eaglecrest.

So as of Jan. 19 there were just five Class 5A jobs to be filled at Valor Jim Benton Christian, Arapahoe, Mullen, Castle View and Smoky Hill.

Rod Sherman, the former coach of the state’s most prominent football program at Valor Christian, is still available.

Valor revealed on Dec. 22 in an email that Sherman was stepping down.

Sherman was the Eagles’ first athletic when the school opened in 2007 and he was an assistant football coach and offensive coordinator during a string of four straight state championships between 2009 and 2012.

He became head coach in 2013 and guided the Eagles to three state championships and became the school’s director of institutional advancement in 2015. He compiled a 57-11 record as a head coach.

After the announcement, Sherman left town to coach in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio and had a chance to mull over his future.

“As far as networking with coaches, the game came at a good time for me,” said Sherman. “It was nice that I had my wife come down, and in the midst of a pretty hectic couple weeks we got the opportunity to sit and think about what is next for us.

“I’m going down the path now to stick with football. I’m looking. It is an interesting time in my life and we didn’t necessarily see it coming.”

Sherman, like a good football coach, is making adjustments in his game plan.

“There are a couple in-state schools I’m looking at and as well as some out of state,” said Sherman. “Most people thought: `If he is stepping down, he knows what is next.’ I didn’t want to SEE BENTON, P34

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Lakewood’s Gabe Dinette looks primed for 3rd state title Lakewood senior Gabe Dinette, right, locks up with Chatfield senior E.C. Manzanares during the 160-pound match during a Class 5A Jeffco League dual Jan. 18 at Chatfield High School. Dinette, a two-time state champion, won 9-1.

Below: Lakewood’s Jerry Gallegos, right, works on his first-period pin of Chatfield’s Jack Snodgrass on Jan. 18 at Chatfield High School. DENNIS

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BENTON FROM PAGE 33

get into a change-school narrative, so it is better for me not to say anything.

I have a lot of respect for the Valor administration and what the school has accomplished and hopefully I played a small role in that.

“With football hirings it will probably happen in the next two or three weeks. If nothing is the right fit, I’ll look at some leadership, athletic director or fundraising things. If those

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been the same since the end of his freshman year.”

The future Stanford University wrestler racked up a 95-2 record his sophomore and junior seasons on his way to 5A titles at 145 and 152 pounds.

Dinette has dropped two out-of-state matches at a tournament in California this season. He went on to win the 160-pound title Jan. 20 in his first career trip to the Top of the Rockies two-day tournament at Centaurus High School.

When it came to the team points in the dual Thursday night, Lakewood edged Chatfield 44-36.

One of the turning points in the match was at 138 pounds. Lakewood’s William Wallace trailed Chatfield’s Will Guess 17-7 in the third period, but Wallace was able to get a reversal and pin with under a minute to go to get the victory.

“We put some young guys in there.

They looked young, but they did well,” Stennes said. “We were happy with the matches.”

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

doors aren’t open, I’ll coach my son’s flag football team.”

Trahan rejoins Highlands Ranch athletic director Preston Davis, who hired Trahan at Smoky Hill. He coached four seasons at Montbello (Far Northeast) and then three seasons at Smoky Hill.

He inherits a 6-5 team that made the 5A state playoffs under interim coach Dave May after a difficult start that saw Mark Robinson resign before the season opener.

Campbell, who has been head coach at Arapahoe for 15 years, was looking to downsize to a smaller school with

small-town qualities.

Englewood is a 2A school with first-class renovated facilities but the Pirates haven’t had a winning football season since 2010, so he has a challenging rebuilding job.

Leagues have a proposal to increase the number of baseball games from 19 to 23, and that pitch will be voted on at the Jan. 25 Legislative Council meeting.

If the baseball proposal passes, the equity committee recommends the passage of an identical bylaw for softball at the April Legislative Council meeting.

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

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LITTLETON — The 160-pound bout during the Class 5A Jeffco League dual just looked different then all the other wrestling matches Jan. 18 at Chatfield High School.

Lakewood’s two-time state champion Gabe Dinette locked up with Chatfield’s three-time state qualifier E.C. Manzanares. Dinette is ranked No. 1 and Manzanares is No. 8 in the 5A 160-pound rankings put out by Tim Yount’s On the Mat rankings.

“You’ve got to appreciate good wrestling,” Chatfield coach Paul Peronard said of the 160-pound match that Dinette won with a 9-1 major decision.

“Dinette is a horse. He goes out and gets after you. He is heavy on the head, kind of old-school in a way. I just love that.”

Dinette got out early with a firstperiod takedown and never trailed.

Manzanares managed an escape in the second period, but Dinette got another takedown and then a reversal to close out the match.

“Taking every match as a learning experience is what it is,” Dinette said about his approach as he attempts to become Lakewood’s first three-time state champion in the school’s history.

“Win, lose or draw it’s about learning from every match.”

After not placing at state his freshman season, Dinette went on a mission to become one of the state’s top wrestlers.

“He (Dinette) is really confident and works really hard,” Lakewood coach Daren Stennes said. “His attitude has

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8January 25, 2018

D’Evelyn boys rally against 3A’s No. 7 Faith Christian

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — The mid-season jumpstart D’Evelyn’s boys basketball team needed might have come Jan. 16 with a non-league victory over a formidable foe.

The Jaguars overcame a halftime deficit to Faith Christian, ranked No. 7 in the Class 3A boys hoops CHSAANow.com rankings, to grab a muchneeded 68-58 victory.

“It’s non-league, so it wasn’t the end of the world,” D’Evelyn coach Dan Zinn said after the 10-point home victory. “But we need to be able to put games like this away and in the ‘W’ column. We haven’t been doing that this season so that was good to get tonight.”

Faith (7-5, 1-2 in 3A Metro League) held a 36-35 halftime advantage. Senior Jonah Gardner poured in 11 of his team-high 19 points in the first half.

However, D’Evelyn (8-7, 3-3 in 4A Jeffco League) turned things around on the defensive end and got more players involved offensively in the third quarter. The Jaguars outscored Faith 15-7 in the opening eight minutes of the second half.

“Our defense in the third quarter completely shut them down,” D’Evelyn senior Cole Clifton said. “We got the momentum swing we needed to get the lead.”

D’Evelyn junior Evan Willis (10 points) was scoreless in the first half,

D’Evelyn senior Charles Dinegar (0) is double-teamed by Faith Christian senior Jonah Gardner, left, and sophomore Ryan Schneider (23) in the second half Jan. 16 at D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School. Dinegar had a game-high 22 points in the Jaguars’ 10-point victory.

DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS but nailed a pair of 3-pointers on his way to eight points in the third quarter. Junior Dan Brady (10 points) also hit a key 3-pointer for the Jaguars to help turn the tide.

Charles Dinegar had 18 points in the first half for D’Evelyn to keep the

Jaguars in the game. He finished with a game-high 22 points, but Zinn knows Dinegar can’t be a one-man show.

“We have to have other guys step up. It can’t be the Charles Show,” Zinn said. “Charles is going to be the featured figure, but it can’t be his show

alone. It’s got to be a team one.”

Clifton finished with 18 points as D’Evelyn got closer to the .500 record mark after losing 3 of 4 conference games to start league play.

“Every game from here on out is important. You can’t have any games off,” Clifton said. “We stepped up tonight in the second half. It’s nice to get out of this slump.”

D’Evelyn got back-to-back league wins over Standley Lake and Littleton later in the week.

The Jaguars needed to get on track in conference play if they want to get in the league title mix with 4A’s top-10 ranked Evergreen (12-3, 5-1), Valor Christian (9-6, 6-0) and Golden (12-3, 5-1). D’Evelyn’s three league losses have come against those ranked teams, but the Jaguars will get another shot at all of them during the second go-around with league games.

Faith Christian also needed to turn things around in league play. The Eagles dropped 3A Metro games to No. 3 ranked Kent Denver and Colorado Academy in double overtime last week.

Longtime coach Andrew Hasz had his team back in conference action on the road against Prospect Ridge Academy on Jan. 19, where the Eagles took a 74-48 victory.

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

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MUSTANGS ARE SOARING

Ralston Valley junior Shelby Nichols (15) glides to the basket for a layup during the Mustangs’ Class 5A Jeffco League road victory against Columbine. Nichols had 16 points in the 55-36 win. The Mustangs, No. 2 in the latest 5A girls basketball CHSAANow.com rankings, extend their winning streak to a dozen games.

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FROM PAGE 12

Preschool Jeffco public schools offers half-, full-, and extended-day preschool programs for three- and four-year-old children at 46 locations throughout the district.

Children turning three- or fouryears-old on or before Oct. 1 are eligible to begin preschool.

Returning students and new families may register now Families should complete the registration packet at the school or print registration materials from the preschool website to expedite the process.

Required documents include a birth certificate, immunization records and a registration family fee of $60 or $80.

Financial assistance for qualifying familes is available.

Choice Enrollment All Jeffco students are assigned a neighborhood school based on address.

Students may choose to enroll in another school in the district if space is available.

First-round choice enrollment is Jan. 8-31; second-round choice enrollment is Feb. 9 through Aug. 31.

Choice enrollment forms must be turned in to the desired school.

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by Oct. 1 may enroll in kindergarten.

Children are assigned to a neighborhood school, but may choice enroll to another school if space is available.

To enroll in-person at the school, bring a birth certificate, proof of residency and immunization records.

Half- and full-day kindergarten programs are available.

Most full-day kindergarten programs charge tuition; financial assistance may be available to qualifying families.

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8January 25, 2018

Lasley Park goes under the knife, with help

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Sue Fenniman has lived right across from Lasley Park in Lakewood since 1976, and while she’s always enjoyed the 10-acre park, her description of it is a little lackluster.

“It’s been a pretty basic place,” she said. “So, when they started talking about doing an update to the park, it was important for us to be involved in the process.”

Thanks to the involvement from residents like the Fennimans, Lakewood city staff, and 16 University of Colorado Denver College of Architecture and Planning students taking Lori Catalano’s Advanced Landscape Architecture Design, the park, 6677 W. Florida Ave., is closed until June, while it receives significant improvements.

“The City of Lakewood took over the park from Foothills Park and Recreation District in 2000, and there have been a few small improvements since then, but nothing quite like this,” said Allison Scheck, public engagement and operations manager with the city’s administration and community relations department. “When the college’s Hometown Colorado program reached out to us about getting involved in a landscaping project, we knew where to focus.”

Hometown Colorado is an university-wide initiative that encourages students to help communities with projects as a way to provide hands-on learning experience.

“So often, students don’t get the chance to participate in real-world projects while they’re in school,” said Catalano, who connected her Master of Landscape Architecture students

with the city. “During their time in the eight-week project, students had the chance to interact with Lakewood residents to come up with the best plan for Lasley Park.”

In February 2016, students started hosting public meetings and launched an online survey to see what kind of features residents were looking for in the park. Based on neighbors’ thoughts, students came up with a variety of conceptual designs and sketches to propose.

“I thought it was really interesting to see what ideas the students had for the park,” Fenniman said. “I think involving the students with us was a great thing for everybody — it helped us decide what we do and don’t want.”

Eventually the city settled on an update that includes trail improvements, concrete table tennis and chess tables, an upgraded play area for children of different ages, outdoor fitness machines, and improving park walkways.

“Some of these features are part of trends we’re seeing in park design all over. As part of that, we’re also upgrading the irrigation system and putting in more natural grasses,” said Nestor Fedak, one of Lakewood’s landscape architects. “The work has begun on the park, and the city hired three of those students, and we even are doing work with Lasley Elementary, too.”

The project has given the students have had experiences that are only available in the real world.

“One thing they came away with is the fact that, as landscape architects, it’s not always about their ideas,” Catalano said. “They have a responsibility and ethical promise to the public to very deeply consider what they want for any given space.”

The plans for the new Lasley Park, which was decided upon by city staff, neighbors, and students from UCD Denver. Construction has begun on the updates, and will be finished around June.

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

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