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Final ride with band of brothers the gift of a lifetime

C

hristian Redman always knew the late-stage colon cancer he has furiously fought for three years was incurable.

But he had hoped for remission, a chance to grab as many extra years as possible, to watch his 17-year-old daughter graduate from college, to walk her down the aisle.

The come-to-Jesus sobering reality check, as he called it, came in November: eight to 16 months left. In early February, he and his doctor had the hospice talk.

To ease his mind, he planned his funeral.

But the question from someone he didn’t know more than 1,800 miles away hovered above Ann Macari him, a spark of joy Healey to hold onto: “What do you think, a last hurrah?”

A last hurrah. A last ride with his band of brothers — friends and strangers bound by a fiercely loyal bond who have lifted him up, so that he can be with his daughter on her 18th birthday, then sink his toes, one last time, in the sand of a Key West beach.

“Life keeps going on around you, but you’re kind of stuck in a pause mode,” Redman, 51, says about his battle with this ruthless enemy, as he sat recently in the clubhouse of his Parker condominium complex, his words consistently interrupted by the beep of the small pump that delivers pain medication into his body six times an hour, 24 hours a day. “The trip is giving me the opportunity just to be one of the guys again. For a little while.”

••••• The guys are the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, an Army unit also known as the Blackhorse Regiment, who also describe themselves as a Band of Brothers, the words splayed across the back of Redman’s black sweatshirt.

Formed in 1901 as a mounted regiment to help with territorial administration following the Spanish-American War of 1898, the regiment today is a mechanized unit that has been involved in just about every national and global conflict since. Ask any

Blackhorse trooper and he’ll tell you this: There is no unit more steadfast, more devoted, regardless of whether they know each other.

It’s like this, says Blackhorse veteran Ray Simpson, 72, a first sergeant who fought in Vietnam and lives in Colorado Springs: You’re at Popeye’s, waiting to order, when you see the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment crest on another man in line. “You look at him and you say, ‘Hey, brother.’ You

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shake his hand, maybe give each other a hug, because you know — it’s just a thing .… When you’re in it, you’re all in, you don’t half-step … you just go all the way with it.”

“It’s the weirdest experience you could ever have,” says Rocky Cuda, a retired sergeant and president of the Florida chapter of the Blackhorse Regiment Cavalry Motorcycles. “All you do is see that badge and you’re connected.”

Which is why Cuda and Simpson, without knowing Redman, have powered into his life.

They all connected on the Blackhorse Association Facebook page, which Redman helped start in 2006.

Every now and then, Redman would post an update on his health. Before Christmas, he shared that he was reaching the end of the line.

It was Cuda’s idea: What about a kind of make-a-wish last ride for Blackhorse troopers, with Redman as the inaugural event? Call it Maverick’s Last Ride, after Redman’s call sign from his Army days. He would leave from Parker March 4, get to Louisville, Kentucky, in time for his daughter’s birthday on March 10, head to Daytona Beach, Florida, for the world’s largest motorcycle gathering and finish in Key West, Redman’s all-time happy place.

There would be other stops along the way, too, and Blackhorse troopers and veterans, either on motorcycles or in cars, would join in to form a caravan of brotherly love, cavalry-style.

Redman loved the idea. But he didn’t know how to make it happen.

He hasn’t been able to work since soon after his July 2016 diagnosis. The cancer treatments, hospitalizations and medications depleted his bank account and shuttered his burgeoning construction business. Friends and strangers rallied a little more than a year ago to raise about $23,000 to help with his rent, medical costs and bills.

Over the past year, he has sold his treasured ’70 SS cobalt blue Chevelle with the silver stripes, two Harleys and Kentucky Derby and NFL memorabilia to pay bills. He will move in with his parents next month because he can no longer pay the rent.

Then Simpson stepped in. He would drive them in his Ford pickup — the back seat is outfitted with a memory foam pad for comfort — pulling a 36foot camper for sleeping and eating. A small trailer attached to the camper will have Simpson’s Harley and a Sportster, a smaller, easier-to-handle Harley loaned by a fellow trooper to Redman, which he’ll try to ride when he feels well enough.

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Three injured, one dead after late night DUI crash in Golden Head on crash happened near Highway 93 and Golden Gate Canyon Road

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One person was pronounced dead and three others were hospitalized following a vehicular crash in Golden on Feb. 22.

The crash happened near the intersection of Highway 93 and Golden Gate Canyon Road late that night. According to a press release, witnesses place William Lenox, 29, travelling northbound at about 45-50 mph on Highway 93 in a Ford Expedition without headlights on. His vehicle crossed the double Lenox yellow center lines and hit a Hyundai Santa Fe head on that

was traveling southbound at about 30-35 mph.

First responders arrived on scene at about 11:30 p.m. The vehicle travelling southbound had four people in the car. Three of them — William Braun, 76, of Columbine; and Lakewood residents Nancy, 76, and James, 75, Chamberlin — were transported emergent to St. Anthony’s hospital, with injuries that did not appear to be life threatening, according to the press release.

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was a passenger in the Hyundai, seated in the right rear seat. She suffered severe head trauma from the crash and was pronounced dead when rescue crews arrived, according to the press release.

Lenox was uninjured. He was arrested on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs, vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and careless driving resulting in death. Formal charges will be filed by the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

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That is a reasonable question, which I’m happy to address. In fact, listing commissions have been dropping ever since the U.S. Department of Justice told Realtor associations and their MLS’s that they can’t dictate listing commissions.

Prior to that, the Denver Board of Realtors, I’m told, dictated a 7% listing commission — 4.2% for the listing agent himself and 2.8% for the agent representing the buyer.

Since then, thanks to free market competition, commission rates, on average, have dropped to less than 6 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors, but the 2.8% given to buyer’s agents has held firm. Early in my career I tried offering 2.5% for about a year, and maybe it’s just a coincidence but my listings weren’t selling that year. When I returned to offering 2.8%, they started selling again. Now it’s company policy that all Golden Real Estate listings offer a 2.8% “co-op” commission.

(Note: Brokerages advertising a 1% or 2% listing fee do so as a ploy to get a listing appointment, at which time they’ll explain about the 2.8% co-op commission.)

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First of all, commission rates have fallen as alluded to above, but typically they are not progressive, meaning they don’t fall further as listing prices rise into the millions.

That does not mean, however, that you can’t have agents compete against each other based on commission. Indeed, you should do that. But don’t make the mistake of thinking you don’t need us at all, especially when it’s an “easy” time to sell homes. And remember that even a 4% listing commission would only net the listing agent 1.2%, which is not a reasonable compensation if the agent is to do a proper marketing job.

A good agent doesn’t just get a listing, take snapshots of the house, put it on the MLS and wait for another agent to sell it. If you hire an agent like that, you are getting ripped off, and shame on you for hiring him or her!

I can’t speak for my associates, because that would violate federal pricefixing laws, but I myself charge well under 6% for the full service which I (and all Golden Real Estate agents) provide. This includes promoting your listing in this ad with over 200,000 circulation in this and four other newspapers, magazine quality photos, narrated video tours including drone footage, free staging consultation, free moving truck and boxes for you and the buyer, Centralized Showing Service, lockboxes, solarpowered yard signs, custom website for your home, well-supported pricing consultation, followed by effective negotiation with competing buyers, often resulting in a sold price that more than covers what I have charged in commission.

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And that only begins to describe the services which all Golden Real Estate agents provide to their sellers.

The anonymous reader boasted of owning 18 homes which he/she has sold “successfully and safely.” I don’t doubt that at all, but he or she likely left money on the table by doing it without a Realtor who possesses the tools and expertise which my fellow Golden Real Estate agents and I bring to the process.

Let me put some numbers to this discussion. When homes sold for $75,000, let’s say the listing agent netted 3% commission after deducting the co-op commission he paid to the agent who represented the buyer. That equals a $2,250 commission. Let’s say there were 50,000 transactions per year and 25,000 MLS members, as there are now. With two sides to each transaction, that means 4 paychecks per year, or just under $10,000 income per year for the average agent. And that’s without subtracting the 15 to 50% split taken by the agent’s brokerage. Nowadays, our expenses alone equal that amount with our higher car, cell phone, computer and software

expenses, plus MLS fees, showing service fees, Realtor dues, and errors and omissions insurance. The per-listing cost of professional photos and videos, staging consultation should be added, too.

Our living costs have gone up, too.

The homes we buy for ourselves cost more than $75,000 now, and insurance and taxes have gone up proportionally.

So consider today’s typical home sale price of, say, $400,000. I charge 5.6% on such a listing, so that I get the same 2.8% as the buyer’s agent. (I reduce it to 4.6% if I sell the home myself.) That nets me about $10,000 after deducting the per-listing expenses mentioned above. For the average 4-transaction agent, that’s an annual income of $40,000 before deducting those fixed costs and fees and the brokerage split.

On a million or multi-million dollar listing, you should certainly feel free to ask any listing agent you interview to justify or reduce the commission rate he or she quotes you. Negotiate as you would with any service provider. The bottom line, however, is that a great agent earns what he charges.

Maybe you saw the coverage last week of AAA’s warning that electric cars lose up to 30% of their range in very cold weather. This is true because the battery in an electric car is also used to warm both the battery and the cabin. This can be significant in older EVs with only 100 miles of range, but less so now that over 200 miles of range is becoming typical.

Having driven electric for 7 years now, I can report that an EV is the best car for winter driving. Here are just a few reasons: You’ll never have trouble starting your car. It’s a battery and motor! Turn it on, put it in drive and go — no warming up. Also, you can warm up the cabin before you unplug. Even if you don’t, the

cabin will be warm in less than a mile.

You’ll never stall or get stranded.

And you’ll never break down. There are only 50 moving parts in my AWD Tesla.

What’s the only time you’ll find an EV on the side of the road? A flat tire or accident.

You won’t have to gas up in the cold.

Think of your EV like your smartphone.

Plug it in at night and you always leave with a full charge in the morning.

It drives better in snow. My AWD EV has a 50/50 front/back weight ratio, a lower center of gravity, and great traction.

If stranded in a blizzard, you’ll have heat. Even if your EV is upside down in a snow drift, the heater will keep you warm, burning only 5 miles of range per hour.

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A new chapter for Glennon Heights Elementary Kiwanis Club of Lakewood funds hundreds of new books for school library

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The library at Glennon Heights Elementary School in Lakewood was in need of a makeover for the school’s 250 some kindergarten through sixth grade students. Books were ripped and old, photos inside some books still had people dressed in 1970 clothing and the library’s space section still had Pluto listed as a planet.

The problem wasn’t an easy fix for Jennifer Martin, the school’s librarian. She says the school’s library operates on a $250 budget each year, making it hard for her to order new books.

That problem was erased after Kathryn Williams, the president of Kiwanis Club of Lakewood, canvased schools and saw a lack of new non-fiction books at Glennon Heights Elementary School. The Kiwanis Club of Lakewood, a club that works to improve the lives of children in the community, gave a $5,000 check last November to the school to help get new library books. The school recently introduced over 330 new books to its students at a book walk to preview the library’s new collection.

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The organization is community-focused, and it is devoted to improving the lives of children. Kiwanis clubs work on raising funds for those who are in need, service projects and volunteer work.

The Kiwanis Club of Lakewood meets at noon every Wednesday at the IHOP at 389 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Anybody who wishes to attend its meetings are welcome to do so.

“It would take (Glennon Heights Elementary School) 20 years to get that number of books with the kind of budget they receive. To get a huge thing of books, ones that are necessary for their curriculum — that’s a huge impact,” said Williams.

Glennon Heights Elementary School used the $5,000 to purchase biology, physical science, sports, graphic novels, STEM and picture books. It also brought in books about friendship, kindness, respect and bullying as the school focuses on teaching its students kindness and respect for each other.

The books were selected after Martin consulted teachers about what books are needed for research.

“We haven’t had a lot of new books for a very long time. Nothing beats a good print book in a child’s hand, being able to interact with that book, see the pictures and share with someone else,” said Martin. “I really pride

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myself on making sure kids still enjoy reading a book in their hands.”

Students are on a set schedule to visit the library every other week, but Martin says they can come in and check out a book anytime. The library is used as a classroom, for research and for enjoyment.

Bill Stidham, the principal of Glennon Heights Elementary School, said 65 percent of the school’s population is on free and reduced lunch, while others struggle with poverty — something that impacts student’s school

work. Teachers at the school work to help students with their social and emotional skills, and Stidham anticipates the revamped library adding another layer of support for student’s academics and social and emotional skills. “(The donation) is a huge blessing for a library that goes back 60 years in terms of the books we have and a huge blessing and gift for our students to have access to high quality fiction and non-fiction materials,” said Stidham.

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Vaping’s growing popularity spurs action State, local officials tackle what some call a public health crisis

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27 7 44.6

percent — of Colorado high school students are users of e-cigarettes

percent — of Colorado high school students smoke traditional cigarettes

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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epression, anxiety and wanting to fit in are what Olivia Ridl, 17, says drew her to begin vaping when she was a freshman at Chatfield High.

“I wasn’t a popular kid,” she said.

“I was eating lunch in my teachers’ classroom or in the library.”

But vaping with her new friends made her feel like she fit in somewhere, and the nicotine buzz allowed her to cope with and numb unwanted feelings.

By her sophomore year at the school in unincorporated south Jefferson County, Ridl said she couldn’t go a day without her vape, using it at school, in class — sometimes going through a pod or two a day.

The discreet products — often marketed by manufacturers as a healthier alternative to cigarettes, one that can help adults quit smoking — have exploded among today’s youths. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says Colorado is first in the nation for the number of teenagers who use vaporizers or e-cigarettes, calling the trend a public health crisis.

Local public health officials agree that high school students are vaping and using e-cigarettes at alarming rates.

Vaping is the act of inhaling a vaporized liquid from an electronic device. The devices used to vape go by many different names such as e-cigarettes, e-cigs, smokeless cigarettes, vaporizers, vape pens and JUULs. There is no smoke like a regular, or combustible, cigarette, but there is the addictive chemical nicotine — which is concerning to health officials.

In August, the Jefferson County Board of Health signed a resolution declaring youth vaping a public health crisis in Jefferson County. El Paso County did the same in January.

The declaration followed the release of data from the most recent Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, an indepth survey on the health and wellbeing of young people conducted by the state every two years. The 2017 survey found that 44.2 percent of Colorado high school students have used a vapor product at some time — 27 percent of them using within the last 30 days. That’s roughly the same rate as in Jefferson County and more than twice the national average of 13 percent reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

While the rate of teen smoking has dropped 30 percent since 2013, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, vaping and e-cigarette use represent

percent — of JeffCo high school students have ever used an electronic vapor product

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million — JUUL devices sold in 2017, up from 2.2 million in 2016

Students at Lakewood High School walk past vaping education posters in the hallway. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says Colorado is first in the nation for the number of teenagers who use vaporizers or e-cigarettes, calling the trend a public health crisis.

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DEFINITIONS Vaping: The act of inhaling a vaporized liquid from an electronic device. The devices used to vape go by many different names such as e-cigarettes, e-cigs, smokeless cigarettes, vaporizers, vape pens, mods, tanks, cigalikes, JUUL, e-hookah and hookah pens.

E-cigarettes: E-cigarettes come in many shapes and sizes. Most have a battery, a heating element, and a place to hold a liquid. E-cigarettes produce an aerosol by heating a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals that help to make the aerosol. Users inhale this aerosol into their lungs. Some e-cigarettes are made to look like regular cigarettes, cigars or pipes. Some resemble pens, USB sticks and other everyday items. Larger devices such as tank systems, or “mods,” do not resemble other tobacco products.

E-juice, e-liquid or vape juice: The liquid used in vape devices to make a smokelike vapor.

something of a new frontier for health, school and law officials.

What’s vaping?

E-cigarettes hit the market in the U.S. in the early 2000s. The batterypowered products deliver nicotine in the form of an aerosol, which generally contains fewer toxic chemicals than the 7,000 chemicals in smoke from regular cigarettes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. But the aerosol can still have potentially harmful substances like heavy metals and cancer-causing agents, according to the CDC. Dr. Stanton Glantz, director of the University of California, San Francisco Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education, says vaping devices expose people to a much higher level of heavy metals than combustible cigarettes do.

While vaping refers to the actual act of inhaling and exhaling vapor from a device, an e-cigarette is a specific type of device, created to feel and look like a traditional cigarette. Statistics

show that vaping has increased in the past three years with the emergence of kid-friendly flavors and trendy products, such as the JUUL, which hit the market in 2015.

Popular among teenagers, the JUUL looks like a small flash drive. It is sold at gas stations, convenience stores and online, and its sales increased from 2.2 million in 2016 to 16.2 million in 2017, according to the company.

On its website, the company states that anyone who purchases a JUUL must be at least 21 years old. This is regulated by a self-identifying age button. The legal age to purchase vape products throughout the country ranges from 18 to 21. In Colorado, the minimum age is 18.

The JUUL rings up at about $40 a device and $5 a pod, which contains the liquid used in the device. The device does not produce a big cloud and is easy to hide.

Fruity flavors and the use of social media have made vaping appealing to youths, experts say.

“Ultimately, it’s undermining all

Pod: A cartridge filled with a liquid used in a device.

JUUL: A brand of electronic cigarette. They look like a USB flash drives and can be charged by a computer. They are popular with teenage users, who often refer to the activity of using one as JUULing rather than vaping.

Tanks: The component of a vaping device that includes a reservoir to hold additional vape juice and the coil to fire and create the vapor.

Mods: Bigger, bulkier, more complicated e-cigarettes.

Sources: Colorado Department of Public Health, smokefree.gov, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services the progress we’ve made in reducing youth tobacco use,” said Susan Westhof, who is part of the tobacco SEE VAPING, P7

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health team at Jefferson County Public Health. “Now, a lot of kids are trying this new trendy way of using nicotine and they are getting addicted.”

The liquid in some vaping products comes in a variety of popular, kidfriendly flavors, like bubble gum and cotton candy.

Pink lemonade and strawberry daiquiri were the favorite flavors of Ridl, who is now one year clean from vaping. Mango, she said, was the most popular flavor among her classmates.

“A lot of kids use the fruit flavors,” she said, adding that she didn’t know any teens who used the plain tobacco flavor.

After a Federal Drug Administration crackdown in late October, JUUL announced they will stop selling mango-, fruit-, creme- and cucumberflavored pods at retail stores. Those flavors will remain available online at the company’s own website through age-verified purchases.

“That was a big deal,” Westhof said.

“But we still have the mom-and-pop small companies selling their fruity flavors.”

Westhof added that her organization would like mint and menthol flavors to also be taken off the shelves.

In 2018, 20.8 percent of high school students and 4.9 percent of middle school students across the U.S. reported using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days, according to the CDC. That accounts for about 3.6 million young people.

‘Risk taking’ Reasons for picking up the habit vary, public officials say. But most agree that young people view it as “cool” and “trendy,” and disregard the potential health risks.

Jen Bolcoa, health education specialist for Jefferson County Public Schools, says there are several factors that play into the popularity of the products, including the social connection vaping creates among youths.

“These students have never gone to school when smoking was allowed or teachers had a smoke break,” Bolcoa said. “They’ve always lived in a tobacco-free schools environment. I think a lot of times they don’t connect the device they are using with tobacco. But they certainly do connect with the social, the fun flavors and the risk taking.”

Lakewood High School senior Tasmin Duncan said she sees vaping everywhere at her school.

“You’ll catch someone in class sneakily doing it, or you’ll see it in the bathroom every time you walk in there,” said Duncan, who is part of the Jeffco Tobacco-Free Youth Breathe Easy team, a high school club focused on preventing tobacco and substance use in their schools and communities.

In class, students blow their vape clouds into their hoodies, or they “ghost it,” Ridl said, explaining that students inhale and hold their breath.

After a couple seconds, there is no vape cloud.

Bill would crack down on vaping in indoor public places

TALKING TO TEENS The following tips can help when talking to teens, according to Tobacco Free Colorado.

More information can be found at www. tobaccofreeco.org.

Listen Make then feel heard. Consider their opinions and keep the conversation going. Even if you’ve talked about this topic before, their issues and opinions change all the time.

Plus, as youth get older, they can feel more pressure from friends and classmates.

Set clear rules Make family, school and sports team rules clear and stick to them. Let them know what will happen if they don’t follow them.

Focus on positive messages Encourage them to make choices that help them achieve their goals.

Learn how teens are vaping Because of the wide array of discreet vape devices, it is easier than evert to hide them and vape at school or during school activities. Get a sense of what vaping devices look like. Many teens don’t consider JUULs to be vapes or e-cigarettes.

Share the science Despite what teens may hear, vaping is not just water vapor. Most vapes contain nicotine, artificial flavoring and other chemicals.

Stress the fact that teens who JUUL or vape nicotine and THC — the compound that is the main active ingredient of cannabis — have trouble learning and memory issues, as both nicotine and THC have negative effects on adolescent brain development.

What to ask teens Have you ever used a vape pen, vaporizer, e-cig or a JUUL with nicotine? How much?

How often?

Vape products come in many shapes and sizes.

Health concerns Vapes have a cartridge, otherwise known as a pod, that is filled with a liquid often with as much nicotine as one pack of cigarettes. That’s about 200 puffs worth.

The vaping trend concerns public health officials and medical professionals due to known and unknown health risks. In addition to nicotine, vaporizers and e-cigarettes deliver other, unregulated ingredients, said Robert Valuck, professor at the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

“People don’t realize nicotine is just as problematic with vaping as with cigarettes to the young brain, pre-age 25,” Valuck said. “This use of nicotine — anything that is an addictive substance — actually changes brain chemistry and rewires somebody to be

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a more dependent person on substances for the rest of their life.”

Dr. Tista Ghosh, interim chief medical officer at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said data suggests vaping may be an indicator for other high-risk behaviors, such as binge drinking, using marijuana and misusing prescription pain medications.

Nicotine is especially problematic for young people, whose brains are still developing. Areas of the brain associated with risk and decisionmaking don’t fully form until age 25, Valuck said. He added that the younger the consumer of nicotine is, the more likely he or she will continue use.

“It’s biology,” Valuck said. “We should keep people safe until they are old enough to make a rational decision.”

Each puff of the chemical delivers a small amount of dopamine, a

neurotransmitter in the body associated with reward and pleasure, Valuck explained. When nicotine is inhaled regularly, the consumer’s natural production of dopamine begins to shut down.

“If you stop inhaling nicotine, you feel like crap. You have no dopamine inside,” Valuck said. “This is why people don’t want to quit (smoking).”

Nicotine addiction is linked to agitation, aggression and anger, and can escalate existing anxiety or depression, experts say. It can disrupt sleep cycles and appetite.

Some people report suicidal thinking when the substance is removed, Valuck said.

Unlike traditional cigarettes, which have been around for many years, vaping products are relatively new to the market and studies are ongoing as to long-term health impacts.

Glantz, who has been researching the health risks associated with vaping at his center in San Francisco, said that while it could be another 20 years before scientists know the potential cancer risks associated with vaping, heart and lung disease are already being linked.

What’s being done Efforts to decrease the use of ecigarettes and other vaping products SEE VAPING, P10

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Lakewood reflects on a successful year of economic development The city added 2,150 jobs and more than 100 businesses

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Before Lakewood was even Lakewood, Front Range Lumber Company opened its doors in 1965. The full-service lumberyard, building materials and hardware store, located at 1741 S. Wadsworth Blvd. is operated by John Gunzner, who has reaped the benefits of running a business in Lakewood.

“Lakewood is a very friendly city, and we love it to be honest with you.

It’s a good location, and our business is thriving,” said Gunzner.

Jobs and growth Front Range Lumber Company is a reflection of a healthy Lakewood economy, which is detailed in a new city economy report presented at the Feb. 4 city council study session.

The report indicates an economy that has thrived over the past year: Lakewood added 2,150 jobs to the market, over 100 businesses, saw $1.1 billion in commercial property sales, completed 34 construction projects and watched its vacancy rate drop to 4.1 percent.

Of the 2,150 jobs added to the market, industries like health care and

Lakewood added 2,150 jobs to the market.

Industries like health care and social assistance, accommodation and food service, administrative and support and waste management and remediation services and construction saw the greatest leap in jobs.

Lakewood’s vacancy rate is 4.1 percent. Its year average is 4.3 percent.

34 construction projects were completed in the city in 2018. social assistance, accommodation and food services, administrative and support and waste management and remediation services, and construction saw the greatest leap. Robert Smith, the city’s interim director of economic development, said extra jobs means better news for Lakewood.

“We love that, because when people are working, they have dollars in their pocket. They’re spending it in our community, and they’re helping to improve the economy,” said Smith at the Feb. 4 council study session.

A record year Michael Coughlin, the owner of 240 Union, an American contemporary

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cuisine restaurant in Lakewood, said his restaurant didn’t add any extra employees, but he considers 2018 to be a success. Coughlin said 2018 was a record year for the restaurant in terms of sales.

“With the increase of businesses surrounding us, and the increase in population, I’ve seen an increase in business,” said Coughlin. 240 Union is located near St. Anthony’s Hospital, the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, OrthoColorado Hospital, the Denver Federal Center, Denver West, Colorado Mills Mall and Sheraton-Denver West.

Lakewood’s rent also saw an increase, and it currently has a price of $19.85 per square foot. Lakewood’s Economic Development Team focuses on business attraction, business retention and expansion, work force development and entrepreneurialism

John Gunzner poses behind a counter at Front Range Lumber Company. He says his business is thriving in the Lakewood community.

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Terumo BCT opens Kenya office CALM AFTER THE STORM

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Sanya Alpha Kennedy, the top blood donor in Kenya (89 times), narrates his story at a press conference for the launch of Terumo BCT offices in Nairobi, Kenya that will serve sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Josephine Githaiga, Chief Executive Officer, Kenya National Blood Transfusion Services, and Hiroshi Nagumo, Senior Vice President, Blood Center Solutions, Terumo BCT listen. Terumo BCT is advocating for adequate, safe and sustainable blood supply in partnership with the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Services.

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With an eye on increasing Kenya’s blood supply, Terumo BCT, a company with headquarters in Lakewood that manufactures medical devices to treat critically ill patients, has opened its first regional office in Nairobi — Kenya’s capital.

Terumo BCT, which specializes in “blood component, therapeutic apheresis and cell therapy technologies,” said in a press release that its Nairobi office would be “supporting general healthcare by advocating for access to a safe and sustainable blood supply.” The company says it plans on establishing a donor management and retention program with the idea of transforming first-time blood donors to regular donors to ensure a stable donor pool.

By partnering with the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Services (KNBTS), who collects, tests, processes and distributes blood and blood products to hospitals in Kenya, Terumo BCT says it can help an area of the world that lacks a stable blood supply. According to the KNBTS, nearly seven Kenyans need blood every ten minutes, and they are at risk of dying if it’s not accessible. KNBTS gathered 164,275 units of blood last year, but in order for Kenya to have a sustainable blood supply, it would need one percent of its population to donate blood yearly — meaning the country needs 450,000 units of blood each year.

“The decision to establish a presence in Nairobi is fueled by our mission to

A LOOK AT KENYA’S BLOOD SUPPLY According to the World Health Organization, the amount of blood to sustain a sufficient level of health equates to ten units per 1,000 people, or one percent of the population. Kenya needs nearly 450,000 units of blood to be collected yearly. However, the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service gathered just 164,275 units of blood last year. Nearly seven Kenyans need blood every 10 minutes, and they are at risk of dying if they can’t access any. contribute to society through healthcare. Success of healthcare systems can only be achieved through a collaborative and sustainable approach,” said Hiroshi Nagumo, senior vice president of blood center solutions for Terumo BCT. Terumo BCT is planning on providing training and education to transfusion medicine professionals, improved treatment options, technology to expand blood donations and enhance treatment options and a building to help stabilize blood supply.

The medical device manufacturer has already completed two donor management trainings with the KNBTS and the community. Its future programs will involve pathogen reduction technology and leukoreduction of blood and blood components.

“We at the KNBTS are committed to ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply for the citizens of Kenya.

We welcome the collaboration with Terumo BCT that will help us achieve this goal” said Josephine Githaiga, CEO of KNBTS. Terumo release says the company may look to expand to other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, but right now, it’s focused on Kenya.

“We can really have an impact on saving lives,” said Nigel Talboys, global director of government affairs and public policy for Terumo BCT. “Every life is very precious, but we’re impacting the most vulnerable people in society.”

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Products like e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snus (moist powder tobacco), pipe tobacco, cigars and cigarillos fall under the category of non-cigarette products. Additionally, non-cigarette tobacco products will be required to be put behind counters in stores. Golden and Edgewater have similar laws in place.

Along with the health advisory, Hickenlooper launched Vape-Free November, a prevention initiative aimed at increasing awareness about the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping. He also recommended that the General Assembly pass legislation on existing tobacco policy, including raising the minimum sales age for tobacco and e-cigarette products to 21 years old.

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are taking place at the county, state and national level.

In January, Colorado leaders introduced a bipartisan bill that would prohibit the use of e-cigarettes in indoor public spaces and workplaces. If it passes during this legislative session, which ends in May, it would essentially put in place the same rules that smokers of traditional cigarettes face. The goal, in part, is to eliminate youth exposure to the products.

“The recent rise in popularity of electronic smoking devices has pointed out a glaring loophole in current law that must be closed in order to keep these products out of the hands of children,” said state Rep. Colin Larson, a Republican representing parts of unincorporated Jefferson County and co-sponsor of the bill.

This comes on the heels of a statewide health advisory on vaping and nicotine addiction issued by the Department of Public Health and Environment last November. ThenGov. John Hickenlooper signed an executive order to double the number of compliance checks on businesses that sell vapor products and ban the use of vaping products in state buildings.

Similarly, the City of Lakewood recently adopted a mandatory licensing system for retailers who sell non-cigarette tobacco products

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With the initiative came more discussion.

“I think that really helped create a sense of urgency that helps us feel like people were ready to listen and learn about the problem and how to address it locally,” Westhof said.

“Vape-Free November created a nice platform for us to better educate the community.”

The initiative also brought attention to the need for better communication between parents and their kids.

“What we’ve realized is that adults don’t understand it, they don’t know how to talk about it,” Westhof said.

“We want to help adults feel armed and have the facts and be able to help youth.”

Jeffco Public Schools is working to educate school faculty and staff as well as coaches, parents and mentors. Late last year, the district started partnering with Jeffco Public Health to hold workshops on how to start the conversation about vaping. Teen Breathe Easy Teams focused on preventing tobacco and substance use in their schools and communities are also working to educate their peers at Jefferson, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge high schools about vaping and other tobacco products.

Additionally, six Jeffco schools offer a Not-On-Tobacco (N-O-T) group — a 10-week voluntary group to help students quit tobacco.

The NOT group at Chatfield High is what Ridl said helped her kick her nicotine and vaping addiction.

“When you’re in school and you see people doing it, it’s all fun and games,” Ridl said. “But when you’re in an actual group where people want to stop, it feels like you have that support.”

In the fall of 2018, the Chatfield High NOT group had 22 members — the most ever — with all of them trying to quit vaping or marijuana.

Don Daniels, a Chatfield teacher who leads the group, said he hasn’t had a traditional cigarette smoker in the group in four years.

In nearby Douglas County, the district’s school resource officers are using humor to deter students from using vaping products. Some schools, for example, have signs of a guinea pig holding a vaping product, stating “Don’t be this genera-

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‘Not a type of kid’ Ridl, who hid her vape addiction from her father, wants to encourage other teens to quit vaping too.

“Telling yourself you are addicted and knowing how bad it is for you is the first step,” she said.

Daniels is in the process of putting together a program on vaping education to be presented and taught at all Jeffco high schools.

Bolcoa said when talking about youth vaping, it’s important to know there’s not a type of kid who vapes — the trend is impacting youths across the board.

“I think there is a perception in the community of the kinds of kids that smoke,” Balcoa explained. “And a lot of our parents are really clueless.

They say, ‘not my kid because my kid’s on the volleyball team.’ Or, ‘not my kid, he’s an honors student.’”

Students agree that they see classmates throughout all social groups vaping.

Parent Ann-Marie Marquis, of Lakewood, said most parents don’t realize how big the issue of youth vaping is.

“Every bit of information I learn,” she said, “I share with my kids.”

— Colorado Community Media reporter Alex DeWind contributed to this report.

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Casa Bonita art at NEXT Gallery Artists pay tribute to the long-standing restaurant

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he “Pretty in Pink” art exhibit at NEXT Gallery is dedicated to Casa Bonita, a staple in Lakewood. The art exhibit features 50 paintings, drawings, ceramics and other forms of art.

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VOICES Using our BS-o-Meters to detect fraud

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raud detection should be easy, using common sense, evidence, or as some people call it, our BS meters. But with the increasALCHEMY ing frequency of rush-to-judgment incidents – and their wildfire spread on “social” media – we need a better way to identify fraudsters who say they did or didn’t do something that someone else has photographic, audio or video veriAndrea Doray fication proving just the opposite.

I had enrolled in the University of Idaho and bought furniture online from Wayfair … nope. Within minutes after I responded, the charges were reversed, my card was canceled and a new one was on its way.

Now that’s fraud detection.

Today, thinking about Jusse Smollett, who stands accused of orchestrating an attack on himself (and who says he has evidence to exonerate himself), or about the selectively edited video of what seemed to be a confrontation between high school students and a Native American elder, my own BS meter is going off.

In our current dismissive, divisive and out-and-out hateful environment,

For some issues, though, fraud detection is easy. As an example, I have a small yin-and-yang tattoo on my ankle. Over the years, this symbol had become faded and indistinct, so while in Las Vegas a couple of years ago I went to the tattoo parlor in the Mirage hotel to have it refreshed.

This only took about 20 minutes but by the time I returned to my room, I had a voicemail, text message and email from my credit card company alerting me that my card had been used in a tattoo parlor in Vegas! With some amusement, I confirmed the transaction.

On the other hand, I recently received a fraud alert asking me if

D LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Great opportunity for cleaner air I am a freshman attending high school in Lakewood Colorado. Going to an extremely pro-environment school, I often hear people in my community addressing the excessive amounts of air pollution threatening our surroundings. Getting involved in fighting climate change has opened my eyes to many issues of which I was not aware.

These drastic changes in our environment should not be taken lightly.

We need to act now or these issues will only worsen. Colorado is known for extraordinary landscapes and unique ecosystems. I plan to live the rest of my life in Colorado, but in order to preserve our beautiful state, we must work on fighting against climate change. I hope that our future chil-

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dren will be given an opportunity to grow up in the same Colorado I grew up in: One with bone-chilling winters, clean air, and clear skies. Denver was given a “D” from the American Lung Association for our air quality. We can not underestimate the importance of reducing our carbon emissions. With our new democratic-controlled House and Senate, we have a great opportunity to create real change, and we don’t have time left to waste.

Ava Osmun, Lakewood 15 percent is not consensus I really avoid the paper these days because I know if I read it I’m going SEE LETTERS, P13

however, it’s not surprising to me that condemnation of both events was swift. Yet neither situation (about which we common people still don’t have all the facts) rang quite true for me.

So for those of us truly interested in fraud detection, I propose this threestep solution: 1. We all get our news from a single source that is fair, balanced and impartial.

2. We all use a BS-o-Meter to detect, well, you know, BS. 3. We all communicate civilly with one another when our BS-o-Meters go off.

A tsunami of fatherly advice

land. Thousands of tourists enjoying ear Middle Child— the beach saw this and said “Huh. Welcome to the pages of the newspaper. Yeah, this is a thing That’s kinda strange.” And went that I do — ask you older sister. about their business. A small number of people saw this and saw potential Every once in a while, an issue comes danger. up that I need to address with Minutes after the water you, but, in some way, it feels HITTING went rushing out to sea, it like it might be useful for HOME returned…in the form of the world to hear about. So, 100-foot tsunami waves that y’know, here goes. resulted in the deaths of over Don’t you feel lucky?

Of course, you’re still a mi200,000 people. The people who nor, so I won’t use your name. overcame their “normalcy I’m pretty sure I’ve embarbias” and saw the strange rassed you enough in your life as potentially dangerous that it’s probably worth maingave themselves a chance to taining a quantum of anonymsurvive. Those who simply ity. The people who know you shrugged and acted like everyalready know, anyway, so… thing was fine probably died At any rate, here’s what that day.

Michael Alcorn today’s screed is about: Okay. Dramatic example, normalcy bias. Normalcy bias is a right? I think it’s even more natural psychological term for the tendency of for people to fall back on normalcy humans to make events and observabias when they deal with other people. tions fit into patterns of thought that For instance, we all know there are are familiar to them already. It is the certain acceptable ways of behaving brain’s shorthand way of understand— we call those societal norms. And, ing the world. It keeps things simple. because they are so normal to us, we Unfortunately, it is also one of the tend to expect other people to behave reasons so many people fail to recogthe same way. nize that events which they are a part But they don’t. of are dangerous. In 2004, there was a Why do you think I spent so much major earthquake beneath the floor of time when you were learning to drive the Indian Ocean. A few minutes later, telling you about “defensive driving.” hundreds of miles away, the water at a beautiful oceanfront beach in Southeast Asia went rushing away from the SEE ALCORN, P13

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to see something that just cuts me to the quick. But I finally had a Saturday with some free time and decided to actually read your fine paper that piles up in my driveway. And there it was.

Lakewood just can’t not keep up with the Joneses (Denver). Dockless transportation... Really. Belmar was designed for walking, not dodging scooters. I can’t even imagine what West Colfax would look like. But the real supporting evidence against it comes from the very entity who will ram it down it throats. Their own numbers from a survey of 372 reflect that 316 would never or rarely use it.

My math isn’t the greatest but that’s 85 percent. Only 15 percent advised they would use it regularly. Our public works director states “there is enough consensus here in my view that we should move forward”. That smells of an agenda rather than consensus.

Here is a suggestion as to where they can be stored while they are

ALCORN FROM PAGE 12

Defensive driving isn’t because you don’t know how to drive — it’s because there are a lot of idiots on the streets who don’t drive according to the rules or your expectations, and they cause a lot of problems.

For instance, everybody knows that you drive through a school zone a little slower, a little more cautiously than normal, especially right around start and end times. But the middle-aged Caucasian jerk in the dark-colored truck who went screaming through the school zone over 40 mph during drop off apparently did not get that memo, and if it hadn’t been for some cautious, defensive adults, there would have been dead kids in front of their school last week.

And you would never, ever assume that your friends would ever do anything wrong or nefarious with information that you give to them, would you? After all, they’re your

DORAY FROM PAGE 12

Some people people privy to my plan have pointed out certain fallacies, not the least of which is the single fair, balanced and impartial news source.

Another is that people would actually respond to each other with courtesy and consideration. But, hey, I still believe it could happen.

I am sticking with my BS-o-Meter idea, though, primarily because I’ve been fooled myself, fervently relating something I’ve learned and then expecting a reaction that meshes with my own cognitive bias.

We all have cognitive bias – mistakes in reasoning, evaluating or remem-

not being used. Put them on the half empty buses and trains.

Dan Maes, Lakewood Yay for full day K As a third grade teacher, I see every day that children who enter my class having attended quality kindergarten are best prepared to learn, grow socially and do well academically.

This is why I am asking my state legislators, Senator Rachel Zenzinger and Representative Tracy Kraft-Tharp, to support Governor Polis’ budget and fund full-day kindergarten in 2019.

My observations as a teacher are backed-up by research. Studies show that children who receive a high-quality early education are 20 percent more likely to graduate from high school and, on average, earn a 50 percent higher income. Yet 14,000 Colorado children cannot access full-day kindergarten. This is largely because the cost is prohibitive. Many families can pay up to 500 dollars a month to keep their kids in full-day kindergarten.

Full-day kindergarten in Colorado would help end inequity in early learning and set Colorado kids— across the state--on a successful path.

friends, and there’s a reason they’re your friends. You want to believe the best of them. But, sometimes, the best isn’t what people give you, is it?

You help them out of the goodness of your heart and a desire for their success, and they turn around and use that help for selfish (and potentially troublesome) ends.

You’re off to college soon, and it’s a different world than the one you’ve known. I’m not trying to scare you or discourage you about the beauty of people. I’m just trying to get you to wrap your mind around the myriad of possibilities.

Fear is a terrible stance to approach the world from. But caution is always called for — your “normal” is not universal.

Love you!

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

bering because we cling to our beliefs regardless of contrary information – which is why we also need our BS-oMeters.

For those of you acquainted with me, it might seem more likely that I would use my card at Idaho State University than at a tattoo parlor in Vegas. After respectful exchanges each time, however, truth was distinguished from BS. Maybe Step 3 really should be “We all set aside our cognitive bias,” and then proceed to civil communication as Step 4.

Hey, it could happen.

Andrea Doray is a writer who never buys furniture online, but seriously contemplates applying for a Ph.D. program. Email her with suggestions at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

There is no better investment to make at this time in Colorado than education. In fact, state-funded full-day kindergarten will free up significant resources at the district level allowing districts to expand preschool spots, help address teacher pay and meet other pressing needs.

Please join me in calling on our legislators to fund full-day kindergarten now.

Kids may only be 20 percent of our population but they are 100 percent of our future.

Mary Catherine Kimling, Arvada Lay of the landscape I was delighted by your Feb. 7 report announcing that Rep. Brianna Titone’s (D-Arvada) water conservation bill HB19-1050 passed the house and will be moving on to the senate.

This bill prohibits an HOA from preventing a home-owner’s utilization of drought-tolerant planting and hardscapes on their property.

Drought poses a major concern to the public, and individual regulation

of water usage has been shown to be highly effective. In 2002 mandatory restrictions throughout the state yielded a reduction of water usage by 13-53 percent (conservation varied by region). These restrictions primarily regulated the frequency of lawn watering per week, with restrictions ranging from 1-3 times weekly.

Currently, the Colorado Climate Center is reporting that most of the Intermountain West regions have seen higher than average precipitation for the month of January. Although it will be months before the impact of the recent snowfall can be quantified, it is predicted that much of the state, particularly the southwest region will continue to experience drought but to a lesser degree. This means Colorado residents have an opportunity to capitalize on recent snowfall and potentially impact drought in the future. I am hopeful that this bill will become a law, as it helps remove barriers to conserving one of our most precious resources.

Rachel Alvidrez, Arvada

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Those taking advantage of the Castle Rock Zipline Tours fly over Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock.

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or many families, spring break is a prime time to travel — the perfect week for an escape to the mountains, a road trip to another state or a flight to a beach destination.

But for others — who may be stuck at home because of work, schedule conflicts or the cost of traveling — spring break is just another week.

Luckily, your kids don’t have to suffer. The Denver metro area has a plethora of activities for all ages.

Whether it’s an overnight stay at a historic hotel downtown, a day camp in Arvada or an outdoor adventure in Castle Rock, we’ve got what you need to plan the ultimate “staycation.”

Check out a new hotel Downtown Denver and surrounding neighborhoods are home to some of the metro area’s oldest, most luxurious and unique hotels.

Looking for a mom-daughter spa day? The Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St, is a one-stop-shop for hair and nails, a massage and access to the hotel’s five-star spa facility, equipped with a steam room and whirlpool. Spa guests must be 18

Looking for activities to do over spring break? Visit with an elephant at the Denver Zoo. The facility is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

COURTESY OF DENVER ZOO years or older, but teens between the ages of 14 to 17 are allowed in with a signed waiver from a parent.

Historic hotel For an option rich in history, try a night or two at Denver’s second longest operating hotel, the Brown Palace, 321 17th Street. Built in 1892, the hotel has seen nearly every president, the Beatles and a long list of famous socialites. The elegant interior and famous cigar lounge are reminiscent of another era, a flash-

back in time.

While you’re there: spend an afternoon in the tea room, complete with scones and finger sandwiches, or take a personally guided tour of the hotel.

Sign up for a camp Keep the kids busy over spring break with one of the metro area’s many day camps.

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or aficionados of a certain f kind of English novel, the phrase “the moors” conjures i up images of a mysterious, E F fog-shrouded lowlands where romance and danger go hand-inf hand.

In her 2016 work with that same M P title, playwright Jen Silverman took the conventions that writers v like the Brönte sisters and Arthur s Conan Doyle built into this location and turned them into a dark comedy.

“One way we’re describing the show is ‘Wuthering Heights’ meets COMING Addams FamATTRACTIONS ‘The ily,’” explained actor Jessica Robblee. “There are a lot of mysteries to it, but there’s also a lot of fun in the play as well.”

The regional premiere of “The Moors” runs at the Arvada Center, Clarke Reader 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through May 18. The show is the second of three repertory productions at the center, with performances taking place at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. There will also be select Saturday matinées at 2 p.m.

The show focuses on two sisters, their depressed mastiff dog (Geoffrey Kent) and their lonely life out on the moors. But with the appearance of a governess and a mooorhen, everyone’s life gets thrown into chaos. Robblee takes on the role of Huldey, one of the sisters, and Regina Fernandez plays Emilie, the home’s new governess.

“The show reminds me of the great gothic thrillers like ‘Rebecca,’ but there’s also bits of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland’ as well,” Fernandez said. “While it might seem like just a period piece, it’s really easy to access for modern audiences.”

One thing the show has in common with the other two productions of the Black Box season — “The Diary of Anne Frank” and “Sin Street Social Club” — is a strong sense of location. Fernandez said the English moors are a vibrant character in the play, which adds to the emotional and darkly funny nature of the play.

“Really, it’s just a beautiful show,” Robblee said. “There’s a real journey in the play, with a lot of nice SEE READER, P18

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Show celebrates elementary student art Work from 108 Jeffco elementary schools represented

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ed Rocks Community College was swarming with budding artists and their families Feb. 22 for the opening reception of the 2019 Elementary Jeffco Schools Foundation Art Exhibit.

“When they’re here, they feel like rock stars,” Rick Medina, visual arts teacher at Peak Expeditionary and Stevens Elementary, said of the students showing art work.

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IF YOU GO WHAT:2019 Elementary Jeffco Schools Foundation Art Exhibit WHERE: Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood WHEN: Work can be viewed 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. now through March 14 in the main level hallway, the lower level and the upper level/library.

“When they know in art class that they have a chance of showing their work in a public place like this, I think it pushes them to want to do their best.”

Select pieces of art from 108 elementary schools throughout Jeffco are on display at the college until March 14.

Anaiah Cortes, student at Stevens Elementary, poses for a picture next to her self-portrait.

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Weber Elementary student Marcus Mercado shows off his drawing at the opening reception of the 2019 Elementary Jeffco Schools This sculpture

by Dominick Torres, a fifthgrade student at Colorow Elementary, is one of many pieces of art on display.

Artwork from Jeffco schools elementary students is on display at Red Rocks Community College until March 14.

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Forming a pipeline for future talent Mines and Lockheed Martin host event to inspire potential aerospace engineers

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Aerospace is a worldwide endeavor.

“It is one thing that unites the nation, and it unites the world,” said Paul Anderson, the Orion program director with Lockheed Martin. “And it even goes beyond that.”

On Feb. 19, as part of National Engineers Week, Feb. 18-22, Lockheed Martin partnered with the Colorado School of Mines to bring together Lockheed Martin’s aerospace engineers, current Mines students and high school seniors from across the state.

About 20 Lockheed Martin engineers — all Mines alumni — participated in the event, and about 25 high schoolers — all who have been accepted to Mines — attended the event.

The high school students received lab tours on Mines campus where they got to see graduate students at work, and an opportunity to “talk shop” during a mentoring luncheon with the Lockheed Martin engineers, said Cynthia Howell, research faculty at Mines

Andrew Stodghill, an electronic engineer with Lockheed Martin, sits next to a 3D printout of Orion on Feb. 19. He was one of 20 Lockheed Martin engineers — all Colorado School of Mines alumni — who participated in an event meant to introduce high schoolers who have been accepted Mines to the college and a career in aerospace. PHOTOS BY CHRISTY STEADMAN with the critical materials institute.

“They got the whole spectrum,” Howell said. “What’s offered at Mines, and where they can go with a degree from Mines. This was an opportunity for us to wow them.”

The event also included a parent tract so parents could learn about

Bridget Gibson, a project engineer with the space-based infrared program at Lockheed Martin, listens to a student question on Feb. 19. CSM and Lockheed Martin partnered to bring Mines alumni, current Mines students and high schoolers who have been accepted to Mines together to conversate as part of National Engineers Week, Feb. 18–22.

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Mines and have their questions answered, Howell said.

This year was the seventh year for the event to happen, and it has always been a joint effort between Mines and Lockheed Martin.

Mines’ partnerships with industry enrich the school, said Mines President Paul Johnson in his address to the high schoolers. And in turn, he said, employers commend Mines’ graduates.

“We have always been a producer of outstanding engineers,” Johnson said to the students.

He added that the number one thing employers say about Mines graduates is that “they are the best team players.” This is followed by Mines graduates accomplish their tasks and that they are resilient and can overcome challenges, Johnson said to the students.

During the mentoring luncheon, the high schoolers, current Mines students and Lockheed Martin engineers chatted in small, rotating groups to share stories — the experience of attending Mines and what the aerospace engineers do at Lockheed Martin, for example.

Anderson referred to the event as a pipeline for future talent. It’s an opportunity to get the best and brightest students, first, attracted to Mines, Anderson said, and then, get them interested in aerospace and excited for a potential future career in the field.

And “the Lockheed Martin engineers will go back to work completely energized,” Anderson said. “For them to have the opportunity to influence the future is really energizing.”

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Simpson knows about cancer. And suffering. His oldest son, who underwent 53 surgeries related to spina bifida, died of an aggressive form of cancer at 45.

“He’s a brother,” Simpson says simply, about why he’s doing this.

“He’s been through the hardships that I’ve been through, that we’ve all been through.”

Cuda and Simpson estimate gas will cost about $2,000 for the almost 5,000-mile roundtrip. Mike Endres, 69, a retired Army health care administrator and service officer for Parker American Legion Post #1864, is working with Redman’s friends Ron Meier and Bob Nobles, owner of the Parker restaurant Takoda Tavern, to help raise money to cover that and other related costs of the trip.

“We want to make this trip doable,” Endres says. “That group of men — the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and its veterans — they are a national treasure.

“They love each other as brothers .… I’m inspired by their togetherness, their closeness, their desire to make this happen.”

Having some money to cover expenses would be nice, Simpson and Cuda say. But they aren’t worried — they’re going regardless.

“I don’t know him personally,” Cuda says of Redman, “but I’m taking him personally …. As long as he’s one of

Local veterans, along with several of Christian Redman’s friends and neighbors, are hoping to raise about $10,000 to help cover expenses for Maverick’s Last Ride, as well as for medical and other bills. About $1,200 had been collected as of Feb. 23. If you’d like to help, here are three ways: • Donate to the GoFundMe account, “Maverick’s Last Ride,” at www.gofundme.com/ mavericks-last-ride • Stop by Parker’s Takoda Tavern, a popular our Blackhorse, I’ll take care of him.”

The generosity of spirit has overwhelmed Redman.

“They said ‘All you got to do is show up and be healthy — we’ll take care of it,’ ” he says quietly. “Can you believe that? Isn’t that something?”

••••• Being on the receiving end of generosity has been humbling to Redman, known in the community for being the one to always help others. He was the can-do guy, the problem-solver, the man “with a heart of gold” as friends say, ready to step in when needed.

A cavalry scout stationed in Germany near the border with the Soviet Union when the Chernobyl nuclear explosion occurred in 1986, Redman later taught armor operations warfare and was called up in the reserves during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

He was a police officer for 23 years in Kentucky before moving to Parker to help care for his aging parents. He worked construction and started his

restaurant and bar among military personnel and veterans, for a fundraiser on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. A portion of the day’s sales also will be donated to the fundraiser. The Tavern is at 12365 Pine Bluffs Way, Parker. 720-8515302.

• Mail a check made payable to “Christian Redman” to Ron Meier, P.O. Box 2984, Parker, Colorado 80134. Meier, a close friend of Redman, will make sure the money gets to him. own business.

But the cancer, which has spread to his liver and stomach, has ravaged Redman, leaving him with an ileostomy bag outside his stomach area to collect waste products from his body, whittling him down from a “maverick” 230 pounds to 140 pounds at one point. He has since gained back 40 pounds, despite the side-effects of chemotherapy and radiation that make it difficult to eat.

There have been dark days, where he’d sit in his condo, watch TV and not open the door for four or five days.

“Just couldn’t summon the energy,” he says.

His daughter, prayer, talking scriptures with his brothers have helped him move forward. His dad, Dave Redman, 78, a retired Navy master chief, has been a constant presence — the rock — who still takes him to every appointment.

But this chance to live with joy for

‘They love each other as brothers .… I’m inspired by their togetherness, their closeness, their desire to make this happen.’

Mike Endres, a retired Army health care administrator and service officer for Parker American Legion Post #1864 a little while has been an unexpected, spirit-lifting gift.

“I get to see brothers I haven’t seen in years, meet new brothers, be with my daughter on her birthday,” says Redman, his voice tinged with a soft longing. “Go down to Florida, get up in the middle of the night and walk down to the beach, feeling the breeze in your hair, smelling the salt, looking up and seeing the palms. It just calms your soul.”

He pauses, remembering.

“And it’s never bad to feel the sand beneath your toes.”

Ann Macari Healey writes about people, places and issues of everyday life. An award-winning columnist, she can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia or 303-566-4100.

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WHEN IS SPRING BREAK? Douglas County School District: March 18-22

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“They’re designed for all ages and stages of ability and adventure,” Jamie Noebel, community relations manager at the Highlands Ranch Community Association, said of its day camps. “Some of the camps are just several hours a day, or you can drop your child off all day and have them be busy for the week.”

The HRCA offers a long list of options the week of March 18-22 — Douglas County School District’s spring break. Day camps have a number of themes, including jewelry making, cupcake baking and swimming. Also offered are one-day classes. For a full list of camps and prices, visit https://bit.ly/2TcjoxC. After a successful round of summer camps, Arvada Center for the Arts asked its leaders to return the

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Cherry Creek School District: March 18-22 Littleton Public Schools: March 25-29 Englewood Schools: March 25-29 Denver Public Schools: March 25-29 Jeffco Public Schools: March 25-29 Adams 12 Five Star Schools: March 25-29 Westminster Public Schools: March 25-29 week of March 25-29 — JeffCo Public Schools’ spring break. The arts center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., hosts weeklong, morning and afternoon camps in drama, comedy, arts and

surprises along the way.”

To get tickets, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org/themoors.

Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3.

The tour brings some of the films from the annual Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival held in Banff, Canada, out on the road.

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Scale some of the most challenging peaks while sitting down If there’s one thing Coloradans appreciate, it’s the mountains. It’s hard not to — they’re just right there. But not all of us are built to be climbers or off-roaders. Luckily, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour has mountain appreciators of all kinds covered.

Hosted by the Colorado Mountain Club, the tour will be stopping at the Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place in Denver, from

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Meek Mill at Fillmore Auditorium It’s probably a safe bet that Robert Rihmeek Williams, better known as Meek Mill, didn’t expect that his rap career would lead to a role as a public advocate for criminal justice reform. I guess that’s what happens when the justice system fails you.

Meek had a booming rap career before his highly publicized incarceration and subsequent release from prison in April 2018. Since

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For families at Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Westminster Public Schools, the city of Westminster offers a day camp to keep your kids busy the week of March 25-29. Each day has a different theme —Monday’s “Fins and Pins” includes a visit to the Denver Aquarium and bowling at Brunswick Zone. Tuesday’s “Jumping Dragons” features a movie followed by an afternoon at Jump City. To register, visit https:// bit.ly/2BKB5ud.

Public Schools’ spring break. For more information, visit denverzoo. org/spring-safari.

Touted by reviewers on TripAdvisor as a must for tourist and locals, Banjo Billy’s Bus Tours is a weekend experience. On Saturdays, a rickety-looking wooden school bus, filled with couches and recliners, takes guests on a 90-minute interactive tour of Denver’s rich history — ghost stories included. Children under 5 ride free with an adult. To register for the March 23 slot, visit banjobilly.com/buy-tickets.

Get outside Outdoor lovers, there are familyfriendly options for you, too.

Spend a day with 4,000 animals at the Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St. Gates are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or check out a safari camp for kids in grades pre-K through third. The creature-themed day camp is offered the week of March 25-29 — Denver

Let it fly And if you want the ultimate outdoor adventure, head down south.

At Castle Rock Zipline Tours, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, soar along a 10-line zip course at speeds reaching 50 mph, over 1.5 miles of untouched land. While you’re there, check out a 42-foot climbing wall and a ninja warrior course.

his release, he’s joined the national conversation about criminal justice disparities and injustices and is working with leaders like Jay-Z and 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin to address institutional issues.

Now the Philadelphia rapper going on a large national tour, and will be stopping by the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5. He’s bringing upstarts Melii, Kash Doll and Lil Durk along with him, and it promises to be quite the show.

For tickets, visit www.livenation. com.

Romance from orchestra While February might be the month many people associate with love, the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra is moving its celebration of the romantic arts to March.

The LSO’s “Romance” concert

will be held at 7:30 p.m. at March 7 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

According to information for the symphony, Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet,” a classic of the repertoire will be accompanied by an older and equally tragic love story — Lancelot and Elaine.

Fans of classic Arthurian legends, especially Sir Thomas Malory’s “Le Morte d’Arthur” — will be familiar with the story. Faure’s “Pavanne,” Maquez’s “Danzon No. 2” and Saint-Saëns “Baccanale” round out the program.

For tickets or information, call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewoodsymphony.org.

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

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A sparkling collection of specimens Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum receives donation of 27 prisine minerals

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As a kid, Eric Long would collect the cool and pretty rocks that he found.

Through the years, and specifically for the past decade or so, the Texas resident became a serious mineral collector and connoisseur.

“The more you learn about (rocks, gems and minerals) — how hard they are to find, how rare good specimens are — it makes you think about the complex science behind their formation tens or hundreds of millions of years ago,” Long said in a statement from the Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum.

With the goal to pique other peoples’ curiosity for rocks, gems and minerals, Long recently donated 27 pristine specimens, valued at about $3.2 million, from his personal collection to the Mines Geology Museum.

The specimens in this donation were sought out from the world’s best mineral dealers and collectors, said

Daniel Schlegel, Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum’s operations manager, admires the 27 newly-donated specimens now on display at the museum. The collection was donated

by Eric Long and Tracy Walsh and will be part of the museum’s permanent display.

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Ed Raines, collection manager for the Mines Geology Museum.

“These are significant pieces,” Raines said. “Each and every one is a superb example of crystal form, habit and association with other minerals.”

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A few examples from Long’s donation include blue The Colorado School of Mines topaz from Brazil, green prehnite from Geology Museum, 1310 Maple Mali and wire silver St. in Golden, is from China.

“A donation of free and open to the public. Hours this caliber truly elevates the quality are 9 a.m. to 4 of our exhibits and p.m. MondaySaturday, and 1-4 also heightens the p.m. on Sundays. experience for our visitors,” said ReFor more informa- nata Lafler, executive tion, visit www. director of the Mines mines.edu/geol- Geology Museum, in a press release. ogy-museum.

“We are absolutely thrilled to share this generous contribution with the public and encourage everyone to come see these natural works of art.”

The Long donation went on display on Feb. 11. Currently, all 27 specimens are on display in the museum’s Llewellyn Special Exhibits Room.

They will stay there through Fall 2019 and will then be incorporated into the museum’s permanent displays based on their country of origin.

The newly-donated 27 pieces join the museum’s 22,000+ catalogued minerals and specimens of meteorites, fossils, gemstones and mining artifacts.

Long is a veteran of the oil and gas

industry, and now serves as president and CEO of USA Compression Partners, an Austin-based third-party provider of mission-critical compression services, equipment and applications to customers across the oil and gas industry.

“Both the museum and Colorado School of Mines have so many opportunities from an educational perspective to help open people’s minds about the extractive industries, and we hope that these beautiful minerals can help serve as a gateway,” Long said in a press release. “What better way to encourage kids’ interest in STEM topics than by stimulating their intellectual curiosity through minerals.”

This donation is Long’s fifth donation to the Mines Geology Museum in the past five years.

Long and his wife Tracy Walsh, a Colorado native, have a mountain home in Colorado. The two were introduced to the Mines Geology Museum through Hugh Harvey, a Mines alumnus — undergraduate class of 1974 and class of 1980 for his master’s degree — and their neighbor.

People have been ooh-ing and ahhing over the Long donation, said Daniel Schlegel, Mines Geology Museum’s operations manager.

“Their eyes light up when they see it,” Schlegel said. And “they gush about how beautiful it is.”

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THEATER

Green Mountain Theater Presents “Guys and Dolls”: 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 28; 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 1; and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Green Mountain High School, 13175 W. Green Mountain Drive, Lakewood.

Tickets available at gmhsrams.org or at the door.

“Lost in Yonkers”: on stage through March 3 at Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden. Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, directed by Warren Sherrill. Call 303-935-3044 or go to www. minersalley.com.

“Broadway Bound”: Arty and his brother Jay learn lessons about love, responsibility and the importance of family. Showing through March 3 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.

Rent: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, to Saturday, March 9 at Arvada High School, 7951 W. 65th Ave., Arvada.

Tickets on sale now. Learn more at https://denvertheater.net/portfolio/rent-arvada-west-high-school/ Ovation West “Nunsense”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 10 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Additional shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 and March 7. Go to www. ovationwest.org or call 303-6744002.

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

MUSIC

Mardi Gras Concert: 8 p.m. March 2 at Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave. Golden. Featuring Denver based New Orleans funk band Krewe De Groove, a six-piece funk band with a mixture of longtime Denver players and recent move-ins from New Orleans. Learn more at www.buffalorose.net.

Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Main Stage Theatre at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call 720-898-7200 or go to www.arvadacenter.org. Part of the Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel series. Concerts are “Chopin in Paris,” Wednesday, March 6; “Fascinatin’ Rhythms!”

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this week’s TOP FIVE Catapult: The Amazing Magic of Shadow Dance: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 2 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Production combines dance, storytelling and sculpture as dancers work behind a screen to create shadow silhouettes.

Learn more at www.catapultentertainment.com. Show tickets available at the center box office, by calling 303987-7845 or online at Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents.

vendors and a book fair; and a chance to win some great door prizes. Go to www.jeffcochildcare.org.

Appraisal Fair: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Four professional antique appraisers help determine the value of your item. Those who would like an item evaluated must register. Registration gets you a free 15-minute session (one item per person) and spots are limited. Learn more at https:// jeffcolibrary.org/news/whats-it-worth-antiqueappraisal-fair/

The Failed 1976 Denver Winter Olympics: 6-7:30 p.m. March 6 at Golden History Museum, 923 10th St., Golden. In 1972, Denver became the only host city to reject hosting the Olympic Games. For Colorado’s emerging ski industry, the voters’ rejection of the Games came as a blow. The state’s burgeoning ski industry joined the U.S. Forest Service in promoting the Winter Games, understanding them as a way to market the states burgeoning ski industry to the world, as well as leverage the development of a new ski resort. Yet, voters’ growing concerns over economic and environmental costs led to their rejection of the Olympics and marked the opening of the state’s political fight over growth, the environment, and ski resorts.

Presented by Dr. Michael Childers, assistant professor at Colorado State University and a sixth generation Coloradan. Learn more at www.goldenhistory.org/ calendar/cat_ids~310/

Jefferson County Child Care Association “What It Takes” Conference: Saturday, March 2 at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Featured speaker is Sharron Krull.

Attendees will earn seven hours of continuing education, which can be used toward annual licensing requirements for center employees and family child care providers. Registration includes a free breakfast, lunch and snack; opportunity to visit

Legal Options: Sexual Harassment: 9:15-10 a.m.

Friday, March 8 at Baldoria on the Water. A Women’s Day 2019 seminar presented by attorney Colleen Calandra. Jeffco International Women’s Day is a day of seminars, lunch, speakers, awards, prizes and more. Proceeds from the event will go to FrontPorch, the new family justice center for Jefferson and Gilpin counties. Learn more at www. ixpowerfoundation.org/women-s-day/

Coffee Concerts with Jeffrey Siegel: casual, one-hour shows that feature musical selections Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations series.

Shows begin at 11 a.m. in the Main Stage Theatre at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.

Call 720-898-7200 or go to http://arvadacenter.org/jeffreysiegel-coffee-concerts.

Schedule: Wednesday, March 6, “Childhood Enchantment”; Wednesday, May 8, “Bach to The Future.”

Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 9 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

Call 303-987-7845 or go to lakewood.org/ lccpresents for tickets.

ART

First Friday Opening: 6-8 p.m.

Friday, March 1, at Balefire Goods, 7417 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Show “Foundry” by local artists Michelle Merlan and Drew Barrett will run through March. Go to https://www. eventbrite.com/e/foundry-newworks-by-michelle-merlin-anddrew-barret-tickets-56757484163 Art Classes: Knitting and Crochet: 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays from March 5 to April 9; Tuesday Paint-

ing: from 12:30-3 p.m. March 12 to March 23; Scrapbooking and Card Making: 3-5 p.m. Monday, March 18; Pastels and Drawing Studio: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays from April 1-22; Watercolor Studio: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays from April 4-25 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org.

Yarn and Needle Arts: Bags, Satchels and Totes: 5:30-8 p.m.

Thursday, March 7 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. All skill levels are welcome.

Art for the Young at Heart Art Show: show runs through March 13 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org. Creations of artists ages 50-plus and local school children.

Animal Adventures: Art Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 20 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

For ages 6-14. Try art techniques as you create animal masterpieces; led by Dave Sullivan. Go to https:// campscui.active.com/orgs/MajesticViewNatureCenter# Art of the State 2019: exhibition that showcases Colorado artists.

On display through March 31 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth

Blvd. Arvada. Go to https://arvadacenter.org/galleries

Power of Process: features work of Jefferson County art students, as curated by the teachers. On display through March 31 at the Foothills Art Center in Golden. Learn more at https://www.foothillsartcenter. org/upcoming/ Quilt Exhibits: “It Takes Two to Tango: Collaboration Quilts” and “All In the Family: Family and Album Quilts” on display through April 20 at Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. Learn more at https:// www.rmqm.org.

Members Show: features work of Foothills Art Center members.

On display through April 21 at the Foothills Art Center in Golden.

Learn more at https://www.foothillsartcenter.org/upcoming/

EVENTS

Foothills Women’s Golf Association 9 Hole Leagues: play for the Champ 9 and Par 3 leagues is

Thursday mornings; Executive 9 league plays Tuesdays, from April to September. Fee for new members depends on league selection. Call Katherine Madden at 954-6584125 or email katherinemadden@ hotmail.com. Go to foothillswomensgolf.com for information and a registration form.

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, March 1 at Jefferson County Head Start, 5150 Allison St., Arvada. Free family event with Dr. Seuss-themed activities to help support early reading skills. Learn more at www. jeffco.us/816/Head-Start.

Baby Supply Drive to Operation Homefront’s Star-Spangled Babies: drop off donations until March 1 at 2955 Webster St., Wheat Ridge. Items needed include learning and development toys, gyms, jumpers, soothers or sound machines, baby monitors, baby carriers/wraps, teethers, rattlers, stroller toys, push and pull toys, diapers (size 2), wipes, diaper cream, lotion, baby shampoo, onesies, blankets and towels.

To donate directly to Operation Homefront, visit https://www. operationhomefront.org/donate.

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party: 3-4 p.m.

Saturday, March 2 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

YMCA Father & Son Nerf Battle: 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, March 3 at Susan M. Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada.

Participants will battle in a Nerf war and re-fuel together with food and refreshments. Open to members and non-members. Go to https://operations.daxko.com/ programs/redirector.aspx?cid=217 2&pid=94846&sid=1768440 Fat Tuesday Kickoff: 4:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 in Olde Town Arvada. The Brothers of Brass will start the party with a second line march through Olde Town. The band will start on Grandview Ave in front of the Bluegrass Coffee and Bourbon Lounge and make its way down the street, stopping to jam at several spots before they head off to the Denver Beer Company for a grand finale.

Stick around Olde Town afterward, as our merchants offer up a taste of New Orleans and the Arvada Center offers discounted tickets to the upcoming Mardi Gras romp, Sin Street Social Club. Learn more at www.facebook.com/ events/1175515475946578/ SEE CALENDAR, P21

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Community Recreation Center Welcome: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 6 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org.

N.E.W. Connection: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 7 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Networking Experienced Workers is a group for job seekers, employers, and entrepreneurs to help each other prepare for and make meaningful, successful career connections.

Jeffco International Women’s Day: 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Baldoria on the Water, Lakewood. Learn more at www.internationalwomensday.com/ Activity/12737/2019-Jeffco-InternationalWomen-s-Day-event. Get tickets at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/jeffco-womens-daytickets-52157129378?

Home Organization: Spring into Organization: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Professional organizer Corinne Osborne shows you the powerful benefits of space organization while giving you exciting ideas for getting started.

Rightsizing: Smaller Scale Living a Fit for Millennials & Seniors: 1 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at Arvada Public Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Panel will look at the housing trend to downsize, declutter and simplify your lifestyle. Learn more at http://

what impact does it have on Colorado? Refugees include people forced from the countries by war and natural disasters, victims of human trafficking, and many other reasons.

Explore the cultural and economic impact of the refugee crisis on Colorado and the United States and examine powerful stories of tragedy and triumph with the Denver Chapter of the International Rescue Committee.

EDUCATION

Exploring the Great Ideas: Self-Knowledge and Self Love: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, March 1 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. The Great Ideas is a discussion group dedicated to exploring how we engage in classic, timeless philosophical pursuits in our everyday lives. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Magic Science Saturday: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Dabble in some hands-on science experiments, like flaming milk jugs and more. Learn more at https:// arvada.org/explore/open-space-nature/ majestic-view-nature-center-division.

Canine Conversations: Fearful Dog: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Jennifer Skiba of Namastay Training leads a series of discussions about how to help you and your family have the best relationship with your pets. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org.

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

Wednesday, March 6 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Writing prompts, tools, and refreshments provided.

Great Decisions Plus: Global Refugees and Colorado: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. We hear a lot about global migration and the refugee crisis, but

Jody’s Preschool Fun With Animals: 10 a.m.

Wednesdays from March 6-27 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Jody Weiland brings your little one on adventures to glimpse into the worlds of prairie dogs, snakes, turtles and rabbits.

Learn more at https://arvada.org/explore/ open-space-nature/majestic-view-naturecenter-division.

Drop In Discovery: 10 a.m. Thursday, March 7 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Investigate the natural world with activities, books, puzzles, crafts, and other interactive items. Learn more at https://arvada.org/explore/open-spacenature/majestic-view-nature-center-division New Orleans: Biography of a City: 3-4 p.m.

Thursday, March 7 at Applewood Place, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood. Active Minds program explores history, culture and people of the “Big Easy.” Call 303-233-4343 to RSVP; seating is limited.

Discover Your Roots: Exploring Genealogy: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Genealogy expert Rachel Gamblin helps you explore your family tree using our genealogy tools.

Computers are available, or bring your own laptop. Registration is required.

Rain Barrel Workshop: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn why and how to properly use rain barrels, and make one to take home. Learn more at https:// arvada.org/explore/open-space-nature/ majestic-view-nature-center-division.

HEALTH

Foam Roller Workshop: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, March 4 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org.

Registration required.

Memory Café: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada; 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. For people living with memory loss and their caregivers.

Strength Training for Women: 1-2 p.m.

Sunday, March 10 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Jaala Knowlton, certified personal trainer, guides you through the basics of strength training and weight lifting for women.

Food Pantry Agape Life Church distributes free food from 10-11 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month (weather permitting) at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada.

ALC provides this service to all qualifying Colorado residence. Call 303-431-6481.

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

Events run free, on a space-available basis.

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Green Mountain sophomore Courtney Hank (33) had a huge game Feb. 22 in the Class 4A secondround playoff game. Hank finished with a game-high 22 points in the Rams’ 48-46 win over Pueblo County.

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Green Mountain gets taste of Sweet 16

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAKEWOOD — Green Mountain’s girls basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 of the Class 4A state tournament by the narrowest of margins Feb. 22.

It was a bit of a struggle at times in the final quarter against Pueblo County, but in the end the Rams extended their winning streak to 11 games while taking a 48-46 victory.

“Our girls are on a mission right now,” Green Mountain coach Darren Pitzner said. “It’s a really good family right now. The coaches are really working hard. I’m proud of all the girls.”

The second-round playoff win set up No. 10-seeded Green Mountain (18-6 record) on the road against No. 7 Greeley Central (23-1). The Wildcats took a 19-point win over Roosevelt last Friday night to increase their winning streak to 18 games.

The Rams will need to find a way to contain Greeley Central senior Naomi Hidalgo who is nearly averaging a double-double in points and rebounds this season. was schedule to face Greeley Central on Tuesday, Feb. 26, after press deadline.

Green Mountain junior Riley Shoemaker squares up for a 3-pointer in front of the Rams’ student section Feb. 22 at Green Mountain High School. The Rams defeated Pueblo County 48-46 to earn a trip to the Sweet 16 against Greeley Central.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Green Mountain looked to be in good shape to advance to the round of 16 with under seven minutes to play when junior Kasey Klocek scored back-to-back buckets to push the Rams’ lead to 40-27 over Pueblo County.

“She (Klocek) gave us a nice spark that we needed,” Pitzner said of

the junior’s two buckets early in the fourth quarter that extended the Rams to their biggest lead — 13 points — of the night. “We know how hard Pueblo kids work and they are really well-coached. They never give up and got hot in the end.”

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ollin Romero doesn’t feel like an icon or whatever you call a role model these days.

The Rock Canyon senior is a three-sport athlete, and these competitors are becoming harder to find in OVERTIME this age of specialization for athletes.

It has become more common for athletes to specialize and concentrate on one sport to help their chances to play at the next level and obtain possible Jim Benton college athletic scholarships.

The only place that three-sport athletes are common is at smaller Class A schools where athletes are needed to fill rosters for fall, winter and spring sports.

Romero was a standout wide receiver on the Jaguars’ football team, a point guard on the basketball team and will be at shortstop for the baseball team after the basketball season concludes.

“I feel real good about being a three-sport athlete,” said Romero. “A lot of people once they get into high school drop down to one sport but I really tried to play all three. I wasn’t really interested in playing college basketball but I still wanted to play that sport.

“A lot of people feel that it helps to put all their eggs into one sport.”

The transition between sports sometimes isn’t easy.

“It’s tough not having that break between seasons,” admitted Romero.

“It is kind of tough on your body, especially if you get like a little dink in another sport, but you have to continue on to the next sport. So you really can’t take any days off to recover.’’

Romero believes his involvement in three sports has helped him focus his free time on meaningful things and his academic studies.

Many college recruiters and coaches welcome multi-sport athletes, and playing multiple sports helps build different muscles. Athletes competing in different sports tend to have a lower injury rate.

The 5-foot-9, 160-pound Romero was the Most Valuable Player on last fall’s Rock Canyon football team and holds eight school records including career receptions (79) and career return yards (1,172).

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Jefferson marches to a pair of state wrestling titles School earn’s third place team finish

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — Angelo Lozado made history last Saturday night at Pepsi Center.

Lozado became the first freshman at Jefferson to ever win an individual wrestling state title. He defeated Eaton senior Toby Gavette 6-3 to win the Class 3A 113-pound title.

“It feels good,” said Lozado of making history Feb. 23 The confident Lozado added he expected to win a state title as a freshman. He finished the season with a 35-11 record, including going 4-0 in his first Colorado High School Activities Association state wrestling tournament.

“He (Lozado) battled,” Jefferson coach Oscar Fonseca said of his freshman phenom. “He got that state title and that’s great.”

Jefferson junior Nick Gallegos grabbed his first state title winning the 3A 152-pound title. It was the conclusion to a long journey and recovery for Gallegos, who was in a serious car accident the week leading up to the state tournament last year.

His injuries resulted on Gallegos not being anywhere near 100 percent last year. He lost his opening bout after coming in as one of the favorites and ended up injury defaulting out of the state tournament a year ago.

“The first day was a crazy day because it was the same mat I stepped on last year,” Gallegos said reflexing on last season’s disappointing ending. “This time there was a different outcome and I pulled out the win.”

After two pins and a major decision to advance to Saturday night’s title bout, Gallegos was locked in a close match with Brush senior Oswaldo Nunez. There were several stoppages because of the wrong score posted on the electronic scoreboard.

Eventually, Gallegos took a narrow 8-7 victory.

“I didn’t really stick to the game plan,” Gallegos admitted. “I got the win. I guess that is all that matters right now.”

Fonseca agreed with Gallegos, who finished the season with a 43-7 record.

“It’s really tough on a kid when it’s stop and go, stop and go instead of getting in the flow of wrestling. I think he handled it well,” Fonseca said. “In the end I don’t care if it is 8-7 or 15-0.

He is a state champion now.”

The Saints had two other state players. Senior Andrew Sansburn finished up his impressive prep wrestling career placing third at 132 pounds.

Junior Zander Condit — a junior at Conifer High School and started wrestling for Jefferson his season after the Lobos dropped their wrestling program — placed third at 138 pounds.

“It wasn’t the prettiest, but we’ll take it,” Fonseca said of the Saints performance down at Pepsi Center.

“You come down here and it’s a tough

Jefferson senior Andrew Sansburn gets his arm raised in the final match of his prep career. Sansburn placed third in Class 3A’s 132-pound weight class Feb. 23 at Pepsi Center. Junior Zander Condit also placed third for the Saints in his weight class. Jefferson ended up tied for third in the 3A team standings with 97.5 points. PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Jefferson freshman Angelo Lozado gets a lift from Jefferson coach Oscar Fonseca after Lozado did something no Saint wrestler had ever done. Lozado became the first freshman at Jefferson to win an individual state wrestling championship. He took a 6-3 victory over Eaton senior Toby Gavette in the Class 3A 113-pound championship bout Feb. 23 at Pepsi Center.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS tournament. Everyone wants the same thing you do.”

The Saints didn’t have an individual state champion until just a handful of years ago. Now Jefferson has six individual titles to go along with a 3A state runner-up team finish from 2017.

“I’m excited,” Fonseca said of the

Saints’ prospects for next year. “We’ve got kids coming back. We have great kids. We are a great family. We are really young so I believe we’ll be good for a few years here.”

Jefferson finished tied for third in the 3A team standings with 97.5 points. It’s clear Fonseca’s wrestlers

are already to get back into the wrestling room to prepare for the 2020 state tournament.

“I feel like the more time we get in the practice room the better we are going to do out here,” said Gallegos, who expects the Saints to be in contention for a 3A team title next year. “It’s time to regroup and take it.

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Jefferson junior Nick Gallegos gets his arm raised after a 8-7 victory in the Class 3A 152-pound state championship bout Feb. 23 at Pepsi Center. Gallegos finished atop the podium a year after being in a car accident days before last year’s state wrestling tournament that eventually forced him to injury default in the first round of consolations.

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Alameda junior Luis Miera, center, is surrounded by D’Evelyn’s Sam Belmonte (21), Conor Sampson (4) and Evan Willis (33) during the Class 4A boys basketball first-round game Feb. 20 at Alameda International Junior/ Senior High School.

The Pirates pulled out a 38-36 win to get a home playoff victory for the first time in nearly two decades.

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LAKEWOOD — No current Alameda International boys basketball players were even alive the last time the Pirates won a playoff game on their home court.

However, the Pirates successfully turned back the clock Feb. 20 with a thrilling 38-36 victory against old Jeffco rival D’Evelyn in the opening round of the Class 4A state tournament.

“I’ve never seen Alameda come together like this,” Alameda senior Isiah Lawson said while students were still celebrating on the court. “I’ve never seen these many people in the crowd.

The vibe at the school is just amazing.”

In the crowd for the historic victory included Duane Lewis and Scott Smith, two former Alameda boys basketball coaches that guided the Pirates during their glory days. The program advanced to the 4A Final Four in 2000 and the 4A championship game in 1996.

Lewis and Smith witnessed the first postseason victory on the Pirates home court in nearly two decades since CHSAA went to then extended state tournament field.

“It means a lot to be honest,” Alameda coach Geremey Gibson said. “It’s good for the school. It was good for us.”

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Pueblo County (14-11) drained five 3-pointers in the final seven minutes to cut the Rams’ lead down to a single point in the final seconds.

Junior Sloan Garcia and senior Hayle Herrera both hit a pair of 3-pointer to get the Hornets in position to grab a lead after trailing for most of the game. Herrera finished with a teamhigh 13 points.

However, Green Mountain never gave up the lead by making just enough free throws — 6 of 15 — in the final quarter to hang on.

It was the second meeting of the season between the Hornets and Rams.

While D’Evelyn (8-16 record) entered the game as the No. 42 seed and Alameda (18-7) came in as the No. 23 seed, history on the Jaguars’ side. D’Evelyn had advanced to the Sweet 16 of the state tournament in the first three years under coach Dan Zinn.

The fourth quarter started with the game knotted up 28-28.

“It was either eight minutes or go home,” Lawson said of his thoughts going into the final quarter tied. “It’s my senior year and I didn’t want to go out like that. I was just trying to play lockdown defense.”

Lawson literally stole the show in the final quarter. He had a number of steals and fitting made the eventual gamewinning shot.

“Alameda came out in that fourth quarter and we determined not to lose,” Zinn said. “Give credit to them. They did it on the defensive end and that has created their offense all year.”

Alameda trailed 36-35 with less than a minute to play. The Pirates called a timeout with the ball and drew up a familiar play designed for Lawson.

Senior Dominic Creazzo fired a pass to a cutting Lawson in the lane. The 5-foot-10 guard put up an aerobic shot in the lane and was fouled.

“We run that everyday in practice,” Lawson said of his driving layup in the

Green Mountain hung on for a 43-39 victory over Pueblo County during a holiday tournament Dec. 15.

“Even though it got close I think we were smart in the last five minutes,” Pitzner said. “We took the right shots and made just enough free throws.”

Junior Riley Shoemaker had a key breakaway layup with just under two minutes to play and senior Savannah Hapke made a pair of free throws with 1:25 left to help secure the win.

Sophomore Courtney Hank nearly scored nearly half of the Rams’ points. Hank was unstoppable in the first half pouring in 15 of her gamehigh 22 points.

“It was a hard game inside,” Hank said. “(Pueblo County junior Lauren Avila) is a really good post player. Our main goal was to D up on her and get

D’Evelyn senior Dan Brady, left, is guarded tightly by Alameda senior Isiah Lawson during the second half Feb. 20 at Alameda International Junior/Senior High School. Lawson scored the eventual game-winning basket with 23.9 seconds left to give the Pirates a 38-36 victory in the opening round of the Class 4A boys basketball state tournament. lane that led to the 3-point play with 23.9 seconds left to play, giving the Pirates a 38-36 lead. “I knew something good was going to happen.”

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out on their shooters.”

Avila was tagged with a pair of early fouls in the opening quarter that allowed Hank to really establish herself as a force in the paint.

“She (Hank) is a really tough player and has been doing a lot of extra work,” Pitzner said. “She has been working on her footwork and it’s paying off.

“The more teams key on her we’ll have other kids step up.”

Green Mountain in riding a nice wave of momentum that includes a victory last week against two-time defending 4A state champion Evergreen.

Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletic and activities.

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Lawson came up with another big steal with 11.8 seconds left and was fouled again.

“He clearly stole it,” Gibson said of Lawson’s defensive effort in the final few minutes. “We’ve been harping defense and our senior captain came up big.”

Lawson missed the front-end of the one-and-one to give D’Evelyn a chance to send the game into overtime.

D’Evelyn senior Evan Willis was about to get off a potential game-tying shot in the final seconds, but Creazzo blocked his shot from behind. Lawson grabbed the loose ball and fired it into the air as the buzzer sounded.

“They are good. There is a reason why they have won a lot of games this year,” Zinn said of Alameda. “It was a good basketball game. It was back-and-forth there in the fourth quarter. They just happened to come out on the winning side tonight.”

Alameda jumped out to an early 15-3 lead against D’Evelyn. Creazzo and Lawson led the Pirates in scoring with a dozen points each.

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He had baseball offers from several schools but decided to take a scholarship offer to play football next season at Colorado School of Mines.

With the basketball season wrapping up and baseball practice starting, Romero will be walking up the incline to the Rock Canyon baseball field.

“With baseball it is a little different,” Romero said. “I have been swinging a bat but you need to throw the baseball. It will take a week and a half to go full out with the arm throwing the baseball.”

Evans scholarship winners There were five area caddies among this year’s 13 Evans Scholar recipients

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All five will receive full-tuition and housing scholarship to attend the University of Colorado. Evans scholarships are awarded to high-achieving caddies with significant financial need.

The area winners were Chloe Bowlen of Castle Rock, who attends Colorado Early College in Parker, Samuel Dahm of Chaparral High School, Michael Corrigan, a 2018 graduate of Legacy, Grant Gorman of Lakewood High School and Amelia Moenster of Rock Canyon High School.

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Seniors Dan Brady (11 points) and Willis (eight points) led the Jaguars in the season-ending loss.

“It was a tough year in a lot of ways,” said Zinn, who had his team play one of the toughest schedules in 4A. “Our seniors battled, but I think in the end it’s our young guys who have to take away and learn. We are going to be put through the gauntlet as far as the schedule because that is how we set it up. We have to rise to the occasion and be better.”

Alameda’s season came to an end Feb. 23 with a second-round playoff loss against No. 10 Harrison. The Pirates played well in Colorado Springs, but came up short on the getting the upset.

Harrison won 55-52.

Harrison (20-4) actually were scheduled to host the lone Jeffco team — No. 26 Golden — remaining in the either the boys 4A or 5A state tournaments. The Demons upset No. 7 Glenwood Springs on Feb. 23. Golden and Harrison were scheduled to play their Sweet 16 game Wednesday, Feb. 27, after press deadline.

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

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

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New & Used Electric Bikes Starting at Only $899

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Class A&B Drivers Needed

Diesel Mechanics Needed NOW !!

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Haulaway is looking for Experienced Heavy Truck Diesel Mechanic with knowledge of all aspects of diesel engines and hydraulics along with electrical diagnostics, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance & DOT inspections. Castle Rock location. APPLY NOW!

The company not only offers good pay, great benefits, a great work environment but here you are not just a driver, you’re FAMILY!

The company not only offers good pay, great benefits, a great work environment but here you are not just a mechanic, you’re FAMILY!

Apply at: crrwasteservices.com or call (303) 688-0344

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Seeking great commercial drivers to add to our team!

• Be part of a great company with a minimum of 2 years experience and a clean MVR. • Located in Castle Rock.

Or apply in person at our Castle Rock office: 540 Topeka Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109

Or apply in person at our Castle Rock office: 540 Topeka Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109

Must be able to pass a drug and physical screening!

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Help Wanted 1 Bedroom Apartment Rent $750 Heat/Water/Trash Removal Paid Month to Month, No Lease Call for an appointment 970-999-2974

CLERKS/PROCESSORS/ PARALEGALS NEEDED

Law Firm located at I-25 and Lincoln Ave needs Full Time clerical or paralegal help.

Multiple positions available.

Foreclosure, title, closing, mortgage experience helpful but not required.

Must be ACCURATE, reliable, and able to work in high volume fast paced office. Several benefits available including medical, dental, vision and a generous PTO policy.

Email Cover Letter, Resume, and Salary Requirements to: janewaylawhiring@gmail.com with your name and where you saw our ad in the subject line

Electricians

Growing local company has openings for experienced 2 yr apprentices & licensed journeyman.

Competitive pay rates with advancement potential.

E-mail resume to parkerelectric83@aol.com or mail to Parker Electric, PO Box 3273, Parker, CO 80134.

For more info call 303-841-5448.

Help Wanted

LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME

No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-6464171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com PERSONAL TOUCH SENIOR SERVICES is seeking a RN to assist with growing a new program for our Home Care clients and their families.

Duties would include assessing needs, preparing care plans and assessing skills of family caregivers to ensure clients are receiving proper care.

Call Rosemarie at 303-972-5141.

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To Advertise call Karen 303.566.4091 Manufactured/Mobile Homes

New Manufactured Homes For Sale from Champion Homes in South Park Mobile Home Community in Englewood Colorado.

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REAL ESTATE

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Located at 32156 Castle Court between Bergen Park and Evergreen sits this 25,494 SF building that offers both retail and office space for lease. Great location and only minutes to I-70. Several suites are available from 300 sf to 2,865 sf. Lease rates from $16.00/ SF modified gross. Tenant pays in-suite janitorial. Contact John Becker for additional information.

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

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

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Take time from your busy schedule to check out what’s going on around you. You might find that someone has been secretly trying to pull the wool over those beautiful Sheep’s eyes.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Once again, the Bovine’s boldness pays off in uncovering the source of a disturbing workplace situation. Your personal life calls for patience, as a certain matter plays itself out.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Forget about going all out to impress someone in your personal life. Just being yourself is all that matters. A workplace decision will need more time. Don’t rush into it.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Some supersensitive Crabs might take offense at what they perceive as a slight. But a closer look points to a simple misunderstanding. The weekend holds a welcome surprise.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Sure, you can roar your head off over someone’s failure to keep a promise. But the wiser course would be to ask why it happened. Be prepared for an answer that might well surprise you.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A developing relationship needs time to find its direction. So please be patient and resist pushing things along. A recently cooled-down workplace situation could heat up again.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Congratulations. Your wellthought-out proposal seems to be working. Someone who hasn’t agreed with you on most things in the past could turn out to be one of your major supporters.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Things seem to be going well.

However, you can still expect criticism — some of it pretty heavy. But as long as you can back up your position, you’ll be able to rise above it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Getting together with people who care for you is a great way to get that ego boost you might feel you need at this time. Things start to look brighter by week’s end.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You should be able to continue with your plans once you get past those temporary delays. Surprise, surprise. An offer to help comes from a most unlikely source.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Prioritizing your tasks is important this week because of all those demands you have to deal with.

The pressure eases in time for you to enjoy the weekend.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Save your energy and stay focused on what has to be done, despite all those distractions you’re likely to face. You should see some evidence of real progress by week’s end.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are a generous, giving person who is always ready, willing and more than able to help others in need. © 2019 King Features Syndicate

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Senior Day features topics for older Coloradans STAFF REPORT

Learn about what is coming for older Coloradans in the next decade and the potential impact on legislation during Senior Day at the Capitol, presented by the Colorado Senior Lobby.

Hear from legislators, elected officials and Senior Day sponsors. A panel of

leaders will discuss technology-enabled evolutions in mobility, accessibility and health care.

Senior Day at the Capitol is March 13.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will take place at the historic Scottish Rite Masonic Center at 1370 Grant St., Denver, diagonally across the street from the Capitol.

A burrito and bagel breakfast is of-

fered from 8 to 9 a.m., and the program is presented from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tours of the Capitol will be available after the event.

One topic will be financial security for older Coloradans. Additionally, students from MetMedia at Metropolitan State University of Denver will conduct interviews and show the results of a video

project they are producing.

The event will be streamed through YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/ ColoradoSeniorLobby.

Reserve tickets at www.youtube.com/ user/ColoradoSeniorLobby. Learn more about the event, including how to become a sponsor, at www.coloradoseniorlobby. org/our-events/senior-day-at-the-capitol.

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