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MY NAME IS

ANNE JEFFERIES

Public affairs director, volunteer About me …

I was born in Salt Lake City, and since my father worked for the government, we lived in a lot of places like Idaho and Grand Junction.

We moved to Golden when I was in high school, and my dad worked at the Federal Center for years. After high school I went to Brigham Young University, where I studied elementary education and childhood development.

My husband and I came back to Denver in 1959, and we’ve lived in the Green Mountain area for 40 years.

Starting a family My husband and I have eight children — four girls and four boys. The girls all came one after the other, then the boys, all about two years apart. All of them graduated from Green Mountain High School, and now they’re grown and all over — one is Oregon, we have one in Idaho, another in Utah, and four here in Colorado.

Lakewood resident Anne Jefferies has been a leader in the Lakewood stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

COURTESY PHOTO Faith leads to activism I always have been active in our church — a church our family joined six generations ago. Our faith tells us to do what Jesus Christ did, and we’re supposed to be asking ourselves if we’ve done any good in the world each day.

This leads us to be active in the community — our family community, church community and neighborhood community.

In our church we’re asked to fill assignments, and I was asked to be the director of public affairs, which led me to become more active in the community than ever before.

My big responsibilities are meeting and working with people to find service opportu-

nities.

One of the things I helped start with Mary Anne Fleet is the annual Christmas concert with the Colorado Mormon Choral, the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra and the Rocky Mountain Ringers. All the proceeds from that concert go to charities, and it’s been a gracious, wonderful friendship.

I also serve on the board of The Action Center, and our church works with other faith organizations in Lakewood, which has been great. One of my favorite things is working on the Good News Jefferson County Coalition, because you get to see so much of the great service that goes on.

The benefits of volunteerism It’s fun to find out what people right here in Lakewood are doing, especially because so, so much of it isn’t recognized.

My favorite part is the people that I meet, the people I mingle with, the people I call my friends. There are so many good people, trying to do good things all over.

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Applications for the Jefferson County Open Space’s 2017 Trails Stewardship Team are being accepted through April 10.

The Trails Stewardship Team is a summer employment program for Jefferson County youth ages 14-18. It provides opportunities for the teens to work on seasonal trail maintenance and construction.

The program runs from June 13 through July 27.

Work schedule is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays.

Wage is $9.30 per hour.

Eligible participants will be able to provide documentation of U.S. citizenship and must be a Jefferson County resident as of June 6.

The work is challenging and physically demanding, yet rewarding. Each laborer can expect to cover 200 miles in the duration of the program by hiking to and from job sites for trail maintenance.

Youth laborers must be in good health, have their own transportation to and from the Open Space facilities each workday, be punctual, be prepared with appropriate gear daily and be able to follow verbal direction.

Selection of participants will be based on their application, letter of reference from an adult other than a parent or guardian, interview, applicable experience and availability to work the duration of the program with no more than two absences.

A mandatory orientation for the candidates selected for the program will be 6:30 p.m., June 6, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Avenue Frontage Road, in Golden.

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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY

Jamboree for Outstanding Youngsters The Colorado School of Mines Mu Pi chapter of the Alpha Phi Omega, a coed service fraternity, is putting on its annual Jamboree for Outstanding Youngsters (JOY) event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 18, at the Intramural Field on the Mines campus, 1651 Elm St., in Golden.

The event is free and open to all children of elementary school age, and their families.

This year’s theme is space, and the event will offer fun activities and games that promote h STEM subjects and boost self-esteem. Educational and recreational booths will also be available.

For more information, visit http://joy-apo. wixsite.com/mupi-joy.

Beautiful Junk Sale The Action Center’s spring Beautiful Junk

Sale will take place March 24 and 25 in the exhibit hall at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Avenue Frontage Road, in Golden.

Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 24 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25.

Admission is $4 for everyone age 16 and older.

However, anyone who brings two or more nonperishable food donations will receive $1 off the admission fee.

The Early Bird Sale will take place 7 a.m.

March 24. Cost is $30 and includes free admission on March 25.

The sale offers 10,500 square feet of jewelry, collectibles, vintage odds-and-ends, household items, sporting goods, holiday decor, kitchen gadgets and more.

For more information, visit www.theactioncenterco.org.

Alzheimer’s Association program at Foothills People with mild memory loss and their care partners are invited to participate in a free program from 11 a.m. to noon March 26, at the Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., in Golden.

Attendees will enjoy a special performance by the The Denver Brass themed Grand Ole Time in the main gallery of the center. Family members and friends are welcome.

The program is offered through a partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado. Participation is free but registration is required.

Registration can be done online by selecting the event on the Foothills Art Center’s website: www.foothillsart center.org.

For more information on Alzheimer’s Disease or other SPARK! programs, call the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter at 303-813-1669 or visit www. sparkcolorado.org.

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HometownIMPRESSIONS M O M E N TS I N T I M E F R O M YO U R C O M M U N I T Y

Bear Creek Lake runs on volunteers

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Bear Creek Lake Park is a big place, and it takes a lot of people to keep the 2,600 acres in the best condition for visitors.

So for the eighth year, park rangers hosted a volunteer fair on March 7, at the Bear Creek Lake visitor center.

“I don’t know how we’d run the park without them,” said park ranger Jody Morse. “We’re looking for people with a willingness and time to give their time.”

Lakewood residents and outdoor enthusiasts learned about the different volunteer areas, like mountain bike patrol, trail crew and wildlife monitors, hose patrol and naturalists and park stewards.

“We have just eight fulltime staff members here at the park,” said Drew

Erik Nilsen, natural resources specialist with Lakewood, explains to potential volunteers the kind of tasks that constitute the trail crew and wildlife monitoring during the Bear Creek Lake Park volunteer fair.

CLARKE READER Sprafke, Lakewood’s regional parks supervisor. “With volunteers, we’re able to have an extra presence in parks, and it allows staff to

tackle projects we wouldn’t get to otherwise.”

The park needs volunteers year-round, Morse explained, especially with

Earth Day, National Trails Day and the busy summer months all coming down the pike.

“I’ve been volunteering

at the park for a little more than a year,” said Dina Klancir, one of the park’s mountain bike patrollers, who was on hand to answer questions about donating time to Bear Creek Lake.

“We ride the trails to check conditions and remind people about trail etiquette, among other things,” she said. “We also like to share things people may not know — like it’s actually bikers who are supposed to yield to hikers, not the other way around.”

During the fair, the trail crew and wildlife monitor station was the most popular, probably because it means people get to look for wildlife, Morse said. For others, the fair was just a chance to see what kind of opportunities are out there.

“I’ve never been here before,” said Lakewood resident Linda King. “But I was just curious what options were available.”

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Pleasant View reaction to the border news

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Pleasant View Elementary’s school community is experiencing a mix of emotions as news unfolds about the school closing and which school students will be attending next year.

There’s “sadness at the loss of our community and the relationships we have developed over the years,” Principal Janace Fischer said. But there’s also “some excitement about the new opportunities and friends that await them.”

Gabrielle Kelly, 11, is a fifth-grader and has attended Pleasant View for seven years, since she was a preschooler. She says Pleasant View is a fun school, it is close to her house and all her teachers are nice.

“I will miss all my friends that will be in different places next year,” she said. “I guess at my new school I will meet some new teachers and friends, but it won’t be the same.”

School staff is conducting a number of activities to support the transition process for students and parents.

Community meetings have already taken place, and open houses at Shelton and Welchester elementaries are planned for the near future. Kyffin Elementary, near Green Mountain, also will hold an open house. Students could choose to attend there through the district’s choice enrollment program.

The jungle gym is one of the most popular playground attractions at Pleasant View Elementary in Golden. At Pleasant View, students get 20 minutes for lunch and 20 minutes for recess.

CHRISTY STEADMAN On May 8, all Pleasant View students will visit their new schools.

And in June, summer school will take place at Shelton and Welchester.

The hope is that students can make friends and become acquainted with the new buildings before school starts in August, Fischer said.

Jessica Estes, a parent of two children who attend Pleasant View, faces commuting issues next year. Estes drives her children to school, which

New boundaries set for Golden school

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

New boundaries for elementary schools in Golden have been approved for the 2017-18 school year.

Because of the closure of Pleasant View Elementary School — which the Jefferson County Board of Education approved on Feb. 9 — new school boundary changes were needed for Shelton and Welchester elementary schools.

The changes — approved unanimously March 9 — incorporate the eastern portion of the Pleasant View boundary west along a line extending from 26th Avenue to Quaker Street then south along Quaker Street to Sixth Avenue, then east along Sixth Avenue to the Welchester boundary.

The remainder of the Pleasant View boundary will be incorporated into the Shelton boundary. The site is in unincorporated Jefferson County, Golden and Lakewood.

Students from Pleasant View will continue to move up to Bell Middle School and Golden High School.

“When we looked at Pleasant View, we ended up dividing almost in half,” said Tim Reed, executive director of facilities and construction management for Jeffco Schools.

Based upon 2016-17 enrollment figures, the boundary modifications will result in 77 Pleasant View students relocating into the Shelton

Elementary School boundary and 71 Pleasant View students relocating into Welchester Elementary School’s boundary.

“We just tried to make it as fair as we could,” Reed said. “You never know how parents will react though.

Just because you end up in this boundary, that doesn’t mean that’s the school you will attend.”

An example of that is Pleasant View’s student population this year.

The school, which has a capacity of 392 had 221 students as of the October count and an additional 55 preschool students. Of those, 192 live in the Pleasant View boundary. The other 73 students choice in. In addition, 144 students who are zoned for Pleasant View, already choice out to Shelton, Welchester and area charter schools.

This year, Welchester has a K-6 enrollment of 268 and 15 preschool students. The school has a capacity for 420. Shelton has an enrollment of 456 with capacity for 517.

A second preschool class at Welchester will be added and a preschool class at Shelton will be created to serve the students who previously attended Pleasant View.

Two bus routes at each school will be added.

No matter where students are zoned in the new boundaries, parents will still have the option to choice in and out of schools.

only takes about five minutes.

Her oldest son will attend Bell Middle School next year, so Estes has chosen Shelton for her daughter Alexia, who is going into the second grade. However, if she is not accepted, she will attend Welchester.

“If Alexia attends Shelton, it would be a straight shot,” Estes said. “If I have to pick her up from Welchester, it’s one way to Bell then the complete other direction to Welchester.”

Estes has been talking with Alexia and explaining that some of the friends she has made at Pleasant View will be at different schools next near. But she keeps the conversation positive, Estes said.

“Whichever school she ends up at, she will make friends,” Estes said.

“Also, a new building may be scary at first, but I tell her to look at it like an adventure — she gets to explore and discover a new school.”

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Lakewood mayor encourages residents to think of the children State of the City speech a call for visionaries to make city a better place

REACTIONS TO STATE OF THE CITY “Adam summed it up well — the youngsters are our future, and any advantages and opportunities we can give them, we should.”

Charley Able, Ward 1 city council member

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In his 2017 State of the City speech, Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul invited residents and hundreds of community leaders to think of ways to make the city a better place for its children.

“Enriching a child’s quality of life enriches everybody’s quality of life,” Paul said. “A city that’s great to grow up in is a city that’s great to settle down in. And a city that encourages and fosters a child’s future success is a city that’s built to last.”

Paul spoke at the Sheraton Denver West on March 9. To watch the speech, go to www.lakewood.org/soc.

During last year’s speech, Paul focused on making Lakewood a better community by encouraging healthy activities and engagement. By thinking of its youngest residents, Paul said he hopes to encourage visionary ideas from leaders and residents.

“Take your years of experience, your years of success in business and in your community, and frame it with the question we’ve been discussing,” Paul said. “Back when you were a kid, what did you think about your

“I’m an old Lakewood kid myself, so to see what Adam was doing when he was going to school with my kids and what he’s become is breathtaking. He deeply believes in giving back, and that focus on giving back and giving a second chance, especially in these times, is really refreshing.”

Rick Enstrom, owner of Enstrom Candies

Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul delivered his state of the city address at the Sheraton Denver West on March 9. In his speech Paul encouraged residents to view all projects and new policies through the eye of a child.

CLARKE READER city, and what was important to you?”

During the address, Paul also commended council for unanimously approving the 2017 city budget, and the projects and needs the budget will provide, including eight new police officers, park improvements, and traffic and housing studies.

“The budget is a reflection of what matters most to us in Lakewood,” he said. “This budget is an investment in protecting the most vulnerable

residents among us, improving the amenities we all care about while maintaining an exceptional level of service for residents.”

Paul also took time to recognize citizen leaders like resident Maddie Nichols, Alameda High School Resource Officer Moose Chavez, city employee Cindy Coon and coach Lateffa Ramsey, all of whom go above and beyond in bettering the community as a whole.

“I thought Adam did a phenomenal job, and his acknowledgement of the staff and residents who make the community great was well done. I really appreciate his inclusiveness and looking to the future of our city.”

Tami Fischer, Metro West executive director and CEO Paul ended by looking to the future, and reminded everyone to consider how every project and plan can make Lakewood a better place.

“In this coming year, let’s look at every new policy, every new initiative, every new challenge and every opportunity with an eye to the future,” he said. “Let’s do it through the lens of our children’s eyes.”

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POLICE BRIEFS Suspect arrested in connection with burglary and robbery Lakewood police arrested a man in connection with a burglary and robbery that took place in the early morning on March 2.

The incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. when a woman entered an office building in the 1000 block of Kipling Street and was confronted by a man armed with a handgun. Police responded and closed down the area, including Kipling Street between 6th Avenue and Colfax Avenue, for several hours.

According to Steve Davis, Lakewood Police’s public information officer, police surrounded the building while waiting for the West Metro SWAT team to assemble and respond. During that time, a robbery occurred at a Lakewood convenience store near South Union Boulevard and West Mississippi Avenue.

After entering the office building, the SWAT team determined the suspect had escaped before police

arrived. Additionally it was determined a vehicle had been stolen from the office building parking lot, the same vehicle used to rob the convenience store.

Detectives developed new information that identified another man as the possible suspect in the March 2 morning crimes. As a result of their investigation, Dustin Barben, 36, was arrested and booked on suspicion of numerous crimes including aggravated robbery, first degree burglary, felony menacing and aggravated motor vehicle theft, police said.

As of March 13, Barben was in the Jefferson County Jail. The District Attorney’s Office of the 1st Judicial District is expected to file formal charges against Barben.

Reckless driving leads to crash at Lakeside A driver fleeing a traffic stop caused some damage to the parking structure at Lakeside Amusement Park on March 10.

The incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m., when a Lakewood officer tried to pull over a black Acura driving recklessly in the area of West Colfax Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard. The driver fled, running a red light at Sheridan and West 17th Avenue.

But according to Lakewood’s departmental policy and best safety practices, the officer did not pursue the vehicle and turned off his lights and siren once the driver eluded him.

According to Rob Albrets, a patrol agent with the department, Lakewood Police notified Jefferson County dispatch, and at about 11:42 p.m., Lakewood was notified the car had crashed into the Lakeside parking structure.

The driver, Rudolph Valentino Garcia, 33, was taken to an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Upon release from the hospital, Garcia was taken to the Jefferson County Jail on charges of felony eluding, DUI, driving as a habitual traffic offender, and reckless driving, Albrets stated.

LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Households that receive surveys will have until March 15 to return them to NRC. For those who weren’t selected to receive a survey in the mail, there will be an online version available Feb.15. It can be found at Lakewood. org/Imagine.

For more information, contact Allison Scheck at 303-987-7872 or AllSch@Lakewood.org.

RRCC offers free tax services This tax season, Red Rocks Community College is partnering with

the Denver-based Piton Foundation to help families become more financially secure by providing free tax preparation services through the Tax Help Colorado program.

IRS-certified Red Rocks Community College students will prepare and e-file tax returns free of charge for individuals with household incomes of less than about $54,000 a year.

Tax preparers are trained to ensure the individuals they serve get the best refund possible, as many of them are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child

Tax Credit.

This free service, which is quick and confidential, will be offered at the college, 13300 W. 6th Ave., room 1103, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from Feb. 17 through March 10.

A list of all the Tax Help Colorado sites, as well as the locations of other free tax assistance sites in Colorado, is available by dialing 2-1-1 (it’s a free call), visiting http://www. piton.org/tax-help, or finding Tax Help Colorado on Facebook (www. facebook.com/taxhelpcolorado) and Twitter (@TaxHelpCo).

County accepting scholarship applications STAFF REPORT

Deadline for students to apply for an academic scholarship from the Colorado County Clerks Association is March 31.

The scholarship is offered to any high school senior residing in Colorado who wants to continue their education at any university, college, junior college or technical institution.

The clerks association will grant regional one-time awards in the amount of $1,000.

Applicants must be graduating from a Colorado high school. Selection of

awardees will be based on a minimum 3.25 grade point average; community involvement with an interest in government, business, political science; and financial need or hardship.

The scholarship information sheet and application form are available at www.clerkandrecorder.org/scholarship. Jefferson County residents may return their application to the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, in Golden. Additional questions may be directed to countyclerk@jeffco.us or 303-271-8186.

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32nd Avenue served as a fire break for homes and Coors facilities STAFF REPORT

The South Table Mountain Fire was fully containment by the afternoon of March 11, after area fire agencies successfully kept the fire from threatening homes in Golden.

The grass fire which burned about 66 acres began about 3:30 p.m. on March 9. It was located about two miles west of 32nd Avenue and McIntyre Street, near the Coors brewery. The cause is unknown at this time.

Initially, smoke from the fire had drifted over Green Mountain, triggering fears in that area where several fires of an unnatural nature have occured in recent months.

Jefferson County Sheriff ’s PIO Jennifer Fulton said said during a fire briefing that terrain hazards made the fire more difficult to contain.

“It’s very steep, there’s some loose rock, there’s very heavy brush, and there’s even some rattlesnakes,” she said.

One firefighter suffered minor injuries fighting the fire on Thursday, though an exact cause was not given. A Sheriff ’s PIO said that firefighter was treated, released, and back on the fire line Friday.

Helicopter drops began to dump water on the fire in the afternoon of March 8, as the wind began to push the fire up the nearby ridge, while ground crews worked to keep the fire away from 32nd Avenue, and putting out hot spots throughout the night.

West Metro Fire Rescue is helping Fairmount Fire Rescue on the containment, with crews from Arvada, Foothills, Golden, Golden Gate and Pleasant View departments also on the scene. Fulton reported that 25 different agencies, representing 68 individuals were fighting the fire at its peak.

One power line pole was destroyed Thursday, and others charred.

Xcel Energy spokesman Mark Stutz said that as a safety measure power was turned off to about 2,500 Xcel Energy customers, from about 6:45-8 p.m.

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Friday afternoon there was still one Xcel customer without electricity — Jackie Kowal, whose home on 32nd Avenue sits almost exactly across the street from where the fire started. A nearby Xcel crew was hard at work replacing the charred remains of the damaged pole.

Having been in the same home for 17 years, Kowal said there had been fire on South Table Mountain before, but none quite as close.

“I wasn’t afraid. I trust these guys!” she said, standing on her front lawn and gesturing towards the fire crews working to put out hot spots on Friday.

Still, she says the fire danger remains high for the Golden area.

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STEP it up for local ladies Jeffco women celebrate worldwide event

IN HER WORDS “Women are an essential part of our communities, both professionally and personally.

Healthcare would not be the same without women.” — Monica Buhlig of Golden, the group director of community health at St. Anthony Hospital

“Women’s Day highlights the importance of women in all levels of society and in our communities.” — Jennifer Nash of Westminster, the project coordinator at Holidaily Brewing Company in Golden.

“It’s great for girls to get involved with STEM because we need to have women be a part of the technological innovations and solutions going on in the world.”

— Megan Kallis, a computer science student at the Colorado School of Mines who is involved with DECTech, which is Mines’ outreach program designed especially for girls interested in STEM.

“Women have so much to offer and bring to the table. In general, women are underrepresented in positions of leadership. The conversations and focus will certainly change when women participate in decision-making that impact our community, our state and our world.” — Tammy Story of Evergreen, a political activist organizer and former state representative candidate for house district 25.

for International Women’s Day was STEP it up for Gender Parity, and the theme for the Jeffco celebration was STEP it up for Women in STEM and all Women of Jefferson County!

A couple of county leaders spoke on the accomplishments of women, including Golden Mayor Marjorie

Sloan and Nancy Perlmutter, who read a letter from her husband, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado’s 7th Congressional District.

To coincide with the Jeffco theme, the keynote speaker was Dr. Tracy Camp, the division director and professor of computer science at Colorado School of Mines. Camp has been with Mines since 1998 and has been awarded two fellowships in her career.

Camp is known for her passion for supporting women in STEM disciplines, and she created the DECTech program at Mines, an outreach program designed specifically for young girls interested in STEM subjects.

Diversity in STEM careers is important, Camp said.

“Research shows that diversity brings innovative thinking, increased corporate earnings, more IT patent citations, and allows products and services to be developed for the betterment of all of society,” she said.

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Looking back at history to present day, women have come a long way.

“We can vote. We can own land.

We can own a business,” said Deborah Deal-Blackwell, chair of Jefferson County’s 2017 International Women’s Day celebration.

Women represent state districts in governmental positions and make important policy decisions in numerous cities and counties. And someday, Deal-Blackwell added, a woman may even lead our country.

Jefferson County’s second annual International Women’s Day celebration took place on March 8. Hundreds of women attended the luncheon, during which local women celebrated each other’s accomplishments.

In the U.S., 9.4 million firms are owned by women, Deal-Blackwell said, and Jefferson County has at least 30 woman-owned businesses.

In addition, Jeffco is home to seven chambers of commerce, and all of them have women presidents.

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Jefferson County Public Open House McIntyre Street – W. 52nd Ave. to W. 60th Ave.

On Wednesday, March 22nd between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM, Jefferson County Transportation and Engineering and its Design Engineer, Muller Engineering Company, Inc. will be sponsoring a Public Open House to discuss the Preliminary Design of proposed improvements on McIntyre Street between W. 52nd Ave. and W. 60th Ave. The open house will be held in the Cafeteria at Drake Middle School, see the picture below for directions.

Your questions and comments are welcome. We look forward to meeting with you on March 22nd. For more information contact Nancy Lambertson, Muller Engineering Company, Inc., at (303) 988-4939 or Brent Soderlin, Jefferson County Transportation and Engineering Division, at (303) 271-8462.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: HOW IT CAME TO BE The beginnings 1908 — The first National Woman’s Day was observed in the U.S. on Feb. 28, 1909.

1911 — On March 19, 1911, International Women’s Day was honored for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland.

1913 — International Women’s Day was transferred from being observed on the last Sunday in February to March 8.

Catching on 1975 — International Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time by the United Nations.

1996 — The United Nations commenced the adoption of an annual theme. The first theme was “Celebrating the Past, Planning for the Future.”

2001 — The launch of www.internationalwomensday.com provides a digital, worldwide hub to unite people and organizations in response to a worldwide decline in International Women’s Day activity.

2011 — International Women’s Day celebrates its centenary. Former U.S. President Barack Obama proclaimed March 2011 to be Women’s History Month.

The future 2017 — International Women’s Day is an official holiday in many countries worldwide. It is celebrated in a number of ways across the globe, from gift-giving to political rallies, parades and festivals, business conferences and networking events, fashion shows, sporting events, women-only arts and craft fairs and theatric or musical performances.

Information provided by www.internationalwomensday.com

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Girls STEM projects show ‘world is in good hands’ Competition showcases 18 projects, from a solar-powered car to water filtration system

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the process of building a miniature solarpowered car, Bell Middle School students Alicia Crespin, Jacqueline Rossell-Rust and Joanna Toy put their problem-solving skills to the test.

“We kept coming up with problems, so we had to find ways to fix them,” Toy said. “When something didn’t work, we had to take it apart and put it back together again.”

The solar-powered car was one of 18 projects presented at the Girls in STEM Competition Feb. 22 at the Golden Library. About 50 girls entered the competition. Some worked individually, and others worked in groups of four or less.

All entries had to be a project that would impact the world or solve an everyday problem, and could be related to energy and development, biomedical or health and nutrition.

The girls had to include a hypothesis and a visual aid with their entry.

Judging the competition were Colorado School of Mines students Emma May, Bethel Tessema and Shelly Konopka, who are with Mines’ DECTech, an outreach program designed to engage young girls in STEM subjects.

All the contestants received a certificate of participation, and the winners and honorable mentions were recognized at the Jefferson County International Women’s Day celebration

on March 8.

“Science is where to go for these girls,” said Annette Marchitto, mother of a competition entrant. “We need more female scientists.”

Marchitto’s daughter Valerie, 11, and her friend Lilli True, 11, did a study on norovirus and how to stop the spread of it.

“Norovirus is dangerous because it is one of the most spreadable (stomach) viruses and it has the fastest mutation rate,” True said. “We hope to bring awareness to this, and we want people to wash their hands more often.”

Elderly family members were the inspiration behind Brenda Dodson and Sara Keen’s project — the two 13-year-olds designed and built a walker for senior citizens needing assistance.

The walker can provide a lot of independence, the girls explained, because it is equipped with a variety of reminder and life alert devices.

“It’s great for anyone to get involved with STEM,” said Shawn Arbuckle of Golden, whose daughter entered the competition. “This is the next generation that will be solving the problems of the world.”

To Morgan Brodnax, 12, and Sasha Bandock, 13, one thing that needs attention is the limited amount of natural resources.

“We thought that water was the most important nonrenewable resource,” Brodnax said.

So the girls designed a salt water filtration system.

The variety of projects — studies on nutrition, disease, solar power, space and water filtration, to name a few topics — exceeded expectations, said Debbie Ridgell, supervisor of the Golden Library.

“I look at this,” she said, “and I realize our world is in good hands.”

GIRLS IN STEM WINNERS Winner Students: Sophia Eakes and Maddie Rice Project: Bionic Hand, biomedical engineering Project info: Prosthetics are currently expensive. With the use of 3D printing, engineers are able to make cost effective prosthetics that are custom-made for individuals at a fraction of the cost. By using SketchUp, 3D printing, circuitry and the engineering design process, Eakes and Rice created a hand that can contract and retract.

Honorable mentions Student: Kit Arbuckle, Annika Waples and Lilly Bestor Project: Water Filter for Sudan Info: After reading “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park, Arbuckle, Waples and Bestor decided to construct a water filter that could be transported in a backpack.

Currently, women can walk for hours for nonpotable water. These girls constructed a water filter that would create potable water for the women and their families.

Students: Sophie Costenaro and Bella Valdez Project: How Reynaud’s Disease Can be Cured Info: Reynaud’s disease causes some parts of bodies to limit blood flow. Costenaro and Valdez created a model of a filter that could remove the excess iron in the blood, which is the theory as to the cause of Reynaud’s disease.

Students: Lilly Downs and Norah Schumacher Project: Space Debris Info: Space debris is circulating the Earth at an increasing rate. Without management of space debris, our ability to use communications, Earth observations and scientific satellites could be limited in the years to come.

Downs and Schumacher created a model of a satellite that could clean up the debris.

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Laws requiring freedom of information are important to democracy

unshine is good for democracy.

At least that’s what we journalists think, and the Founding Fathers seemed to agree, judging by the First Amendment.

March 12-18 is Sunshine Week — an annual, nationwide celebration of access to public information. News agencies across the country are using this week to help share the message that transparency in government is important, that a free and independent press is important, and that the defense and

adherence to sunshine laws helps support those ideals.

Sunshine laws refer to the national Freedom of Information Act and any number of state open-record and openmeeting laws that help we, the people, keep tabs on what those in power are doing.

While these laws directly affect how well journalists can do our jobs, those same laws are intended for all citizens’ benefit. It can be a way for concerned folks to do their part to keep govern-

ment honest. Recent examples include a parent in Jefferson County who wanted to know which teachers had participated in a sick-out that affected their child’s education and an Arvada man who objected to his city council’s use of a secret ballot to elect a new councilmember.

Filing an open-records request is something anyone can do. It requires filling out a formal request — a template can be found on the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition’s

I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Still fighting for equality Tens of thousands of people joined the March 8 “A Day Without a Woman” action to stand up for equality, dignity and respect. Disrupting business was the point as a means to center the struggles of women and force our leaders to take note. Many women still aren’t guaranteed paid family leave or sick days that enable them to care for themselves and their families. Union women have the power of collective bargaining to negotiate better wages and conditions, but many working women still face sexual harassment and discrimination, as well as wage discrimination at the job. Women deserve to be treated equally and to receive equal pay for equal work.

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Time for a new plan In a March 2 letter, a reader proposes that Dan McMinimee be considered as an alternative in case no new superintendent is found. Taking into account the budget drama that he has presided over in the last couple months, it doesn’t appear that Mr. McMinimee would be a suitable Plan B. Even many who argued against the Mill Levy Override and Bond package admitted that the district needs additional funding. It should have been a priority of Mr. McMinimee’s to recognize the financial imperatives of increased funding early in his tenure and to start developing relationships with community leaders right away rather than delaying until the election was at hand. Exercising the leadership to lay the groundwork early could have made a critical difference in avoiding having to make cuts to valuable student programs and facilities.

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website at coloradofoic.org — that must be turned in to the government entity’s records custodian. Some agencies have their own forms.

Of course, journalists use these tools, too. Within the past year, Colorado Community Media reporters submitted public records requests — per the Colorado Open Records Act, often known as CORA — for, among other things, the salaries of high-ranking SEE INFORMATION, P13

What if we all try to find just that 5 percent more to give

have this image in my head of a person, but, not anybody you would know. Well, maybe — the person is hollow and transparent. Know anybody like that? Visit Washington, D.C. — you’ll meet a few.

Anyway, this person in my head is not, however, empty. The person in my head is roughly 70 percent full of stuff. Not gross stuff, like viscera or waste product … or vegetables.

Just, stuff. And, sometimes that stuff gets added to, and sometimes that stuff gets taken away from.

Sometimes, those changes, those additions and subtractions, are permanent, which, in turn, changes the person. Even, every once in a while, you see a person become completely filled up, and they maintain that for a long time, though this is rare. Occasionally, one of these full people even grows a little bit, becomes a little bit larger of a person.

The sad truth, though, is that the same sort of change happens in the other direction. When a person has their 70 percent deducted from, and that condition lasts for a long time, sometimes that person actually shrinks in stature, as nature attempts to return them to 70 percent in the only way it can.

Tired of the metaphor, yet? Let me explain.

I believe that, generally speaking, 70 percent is cruising speed for most humans. 70 percent represents

HITTING HOME

some effort, some energy, but nothing close to what people are truly capable of. Don’t agree with that hypothesis? Walk into a room, and ask everybody in the room to reach as high as they can over their heads. Then tell Michael Alcorn them to reach higher. I promise you, every hand in the room will move a few more inches upward after the second instruction. Because 70 percent is cruising speed.

How do you add to that? Effort.

It’s that simple. In my conception of this person, it isn’t about talent or gifts, it is simply about effort. See, the very talented person often gets very comfortable at 70 percent — it’s practically proverb — because their 70 — is still a lot better than many of the people around them.

But a person who works hard, who dedicates their energy and their concentration to the here and now, is able to fill up more, and that effort actually becomes habit. That’s when a person becomes an 80 percent person, or a 90 percent person.

It isn’t about comparisons to the other hollow, transparent people —

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Douglas County School District employees and the names of the finalists for the Lone Tree police chief position.

Sunshine laws also help set expectations for elected officials and government staff, helping to encourage a mindset of transparency and honesty that benefits all of us.

Recently, one of our reporters noticed that the Adams County Board of Commissioners seemed to turn off the audio recorder occasionally during their public study sessions. The county called these pauses in the recording “administrative review items.”

In checking with the state’s open meetings law, we found that since Adams County officials were not making decisions during any part of their study sessions, they were not required by law to record any of it. We applaud Adams County for going above the requirements of state law — other counties don’t record study or work sessions

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one can only control what they do with their own persons.

You know the type: they’re that person at work who always seems to have one more piece of information, or who completed one more filing today, or who always is in the right place at the right time. It’s not easy, but some people just seem to do it out of habit.

Yeah, I find those people a touch annoying, also. But, you know what? A lot of times, they also make everybody around them a little better.

Every once in a while, a person develops a knack for being their very Best Self. They are hard-working, make sure they are up to speed on details, know how to focus on tasks, maintain their energy and their concentration,

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— even as we ask them to reconsider turning off the mic for those administrative items.

Not every section of government we cover is quite so good at following the spirit, or even the letter, of the law.

Jefferson County Schools is amid a national search for a new superintendent, the second such search in two years. Last time, as with this time, neither the hiring firm, Ray and Associates, nor the school district intends to release the names of the finalists.

That’s a problem because any official decision made by a public board is supposed to be done in public. But in Jeffco Schools’ case, a prior school board merely announced whom it had hired after the fact.

It also seems in clear violation of the state’s open meetings law: “The state or local public body shall make public the list of all finalists under consideration for the position of chief executive officer no later than fourteen days prior to appointing or employing one of the finalists to fill the position.”

In honesty, many of Colorado’s cities, counties and school districts ignore

and don’t give up. These people, we know: these are the Peyton Mannings of 2013-14, the Michael Jordans, the Peter Jacksons of 2001-2003, the Michael Crichtons, the Marie Curies. In fact, these people are sometimes so imbued with that spirit, that you can actually imagine their hollow people having to grow to accommodate their output.

That is rare. It’s the kind of thing that actually changes the world, and makes all of us evaluate if we shouldn’t reimagine what we, ourselves, are capable of.

I’ll come back to this idea next week in the context of public schools. In the meantime, ask yourself where you might be able to find an extra 5 percent this week towards your own Best Self.

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

Different this time round A recent letter writer asserts that the same criteria for selection is being applied to the Jeffco school suFROM PAGE 12 perintendent as was used three years ago when Mr. McMinimee was choAfter these funding initiatives failed I expected to hear more in November and sen. While this claim is not entirely inaccurate on the surface, when one December about budget alternatives. recalls the disingenuousness and It wasn’t until Jan. 26 that the initial closed-mindedness that saturated the budget proposal was revealed to the board, and then not until February when former board majority’s decisions he provided a more carefully considered and actions, nothing could be further from the truth. proposal. Why did it take so long? And Three years ago, the previous Jefwhat kind of internal vetting did it ferson County School Board spent have? Mr. Mcminimee’s proposals were over $40,000 to select a new superinunpleasant surprises to Jeffco School tendent from a neighboring school District board members, staff and the district who had never been a school community. A school board and its constituent community should not be on the superintendent before. Let’s give our receiving end of this kind of shock from current board credit for 1) recognizing the universe from which to seriits superintendent. ously consider applicants is larger As a parent of Jeffco graduates I believe this district offers great educational than the Denver metro area, and 2) Constructing a transparent process opportunities for its students. Let’s find that will withstand fair and reasona new superintendent with the vision, able scrutiny from the community. drive and the communication skills to Bob O’Connell, build on this legacy.

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this portion of the law, according to Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition Executive Director Jeff Roberts.

Another place where we often see a lack of transparency is from law enforcement agencies that seem far too quick to cite an “ongoing investigation” as a way of not giving more information about a case.

The law — the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act — does allow agencies to hold back information that would be “contrary to the public interest” if it were released. We take this to mean that releasing the information could jeopardize an investigation. And certainly, sometimes there are details that could do so. But so little is released so often that “ongoing investigation” seems to have become an easy blanket answer that dodges the harder question officers should be asking: What information can we give out now for the public’s benefit that doesn’t really affect the course of the investigation?

Law enforcement agencies are not alone in being protected from having to release certain kinds of information.

City, county and school board officials cannot, for example, release details of personnel matters or specifics of board discussions regarding real estate negotiations. But when an agency rejects handing over the information, by law, it must cite the statute that allows them to do so. You see, it is presumed that the information belongs to the public and the entity must state the reason why it is denying the request.

That is why while we can sympathize that a potential candidate for a city manager or superintendent position might not want their current employers to know they’ve been job hunting, that potential job is still paid for through our tax dollars. Also, that position has a direct and powerful impact on our communities. It is our right to know who we are considering to hire, and to know that our elected officials are making those choices.

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Toinette ‘Toi’ Valente Ries 11/24/1938 - 11/26/2016

‘Dancing in Heaven for Eternity.

Beautiful, High Spirited, with a Heart of Gold’ Toinette ‘Toi’ Valente Ries, 78, passed away November 26, 2016 in Glendale, CA, after a lengthy illness. Toi was born November 24, 1938 and was raised in Westminster, CO, living most of her life in the Arvada/Westminster area. Toi was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Irene (Heter) Valente.

Toi attended Westminster High School where she proudly led the marching band. She worked at Rodeo Supermarket, the family business, for 35 years.

She attended modeling school, loved children, sports cars, animals and music. She loved caring for elderly family and friends. Above all, she loved to

dance.

She is survived by her daughters; Kimberly Layton (Lee) of Simi Valley, CA, and Babette Neal (Richard) of Roseville, CA; brother Larry Valente of Westminster, CO; sister Monetta Edwards (Will) of Denver, CO; five grandchildren Leanna, Ashley, Matthew, Leslie, and Nicholas; and four great-grandchildren, Lucas, Kalee, Sophie, and Koral. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Mother Cabrini Shrine Chapel, 20189 Cabrini Blvd., Golden, CO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre St., Golden, CO 80401 in memory of Toinette Ries.

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Mountain Phoenix charter renewed Wheat Ridge school the only Waldorf-type in Jeffco

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The charter for Mountain Phoenix Community School in Wheat Ridge was approved for another three years.

The Jefferson County Board of Education voted unanimously March 9 to renew the school’s charter application on a three year contract with the conditions that the school provide reports including analysis of testing data and narratives of steps to improve learning twice a year.

“I think this offers a great option for our students,” board member Ali Lasell said during the meeting. “I think you’re a solid school with a solid parent base.”

Mountain Phoenix is the only Jeffco charter school that follows the Waldorf education philosophy. Waldorf Education was founded in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1919. The system was created help post World War I children grow into adults capable of healing the ravages of the war and contributing to social renewal. The curriculum is designed to develop the full range of

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the children’s human capacities — intellectual, physical, emotional, social, aesthetic, moral, and spiritual.

Mountain Phoenix, which teaches preschool through eighth grade, was founded in 2007 in Coal Creek Canyon and moved to the Wheat Ridge campus at 4725 Miller St. in 2011.

“Thank you for listening to us and hearing our hearts for our school,” Elizabeth McCune, kindergarten teacher and parent told the board.

“These are children that have loved their education at this school.”

In reviewing the charter renewal, the school district saw no concerns in the areas of enrollment, finance and budget, state waiver requests, district waiver requests, special education, safety and security, or governance.

The areas of concern, which triggered the conditions in the charter renewal, were around math and science scores. In math on the 2016 state tests, elementary scored in the ninth percentile and middle school scored in the 25th percentile. Math scores on state tests were below district scores in all levels except seventh grade, which was higher than average. In science, both elementary and middle school students scored in the 18th percentile, as compared to the rest of the state.

Deadline for applicants is set for April 10

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jefferson County Public Schools has narrowed down the qualifications for its next superintendent.

Throughout February, the district held 13 stakeholder focus groups, five community and six staff forums, and conducted a superintendent profile survey. These planned opportunities for community engagement in the superintendent search process helped define the characteristics of a Jeffco superintendent as the Board of Education moves into the recruiting and screening portion of the search process.

The number one ranked quality among all focus groups was someone who “inspires trust, self-confidence and models high standards.” The second-highest ranked quality was someone who is a strong communicator. Third: someone who has “leadership skills to respond to challenges.”

“If we learned anything from the survey, I think our teachers in particular are crying out for that leadership role to be addressed,” said board member Brad Rupert during the March 9 study session.

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Dave Lukaszewski helps lead a “Death Cafe” following a Sunday service at Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church in Parker, where members discuss the taboo topic of death to make it more comfortable for people, Lukaszewski said.

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Unitarian Universalists offer a culture of acceptance

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he rule for Unitarian Universalists is that there are virtually no rules.

Yes, there are seven key principles — you can’t believe anything you want, which ministers say is a common misconception about the belief system.

But there is no creed. There is no set explanation for God or the afterlife. Instead, everyone has their own definition.

“It’s about how we live together,” said Eric Banner, associate minister at Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden. “Not what we believe at this moment to be true.”

“Our spirituality is unbounded, drawing from scripture and science, nature and philosophy, personal experience and ancient tradition,” says the Unitarian Universalist Association website.

Banner, originally from Kansas, is a born-and-raised Unitarian Universalist. He said the lack of a creed can be confusing to outsiders, as it doesn’t follow the typical tradition of religions.

To help explain, he thinks back to growing up as a Unitarian Universalist. It was a challenge, he said.

THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS Unitarian Universalist congregations may not preach a specific creed, but they do follow seven key principles. The principles are drawn from numerous sources, such as science, poetry, scripture and personal experience. They are not meant to be doctrine, rather, strongly held guidelines.

The seven principles are: • First Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person.

• Second Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations.

• Third Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to

spiritual growth in our congregations.

• Fourth Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning • Fifth Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.

Society will tell you what’s valuable — money, nice things, a good job — but being Unitarian Universalist is about taking a step back.

“The story we teach is that it’s primarily first and foremost how we live and love the people around us,” he said.

It’s also about faithfully seeking the truth, although Unitarian Universalists don’t believe they will ever know all the answers.

• Sixth Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.

• Seventh Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Source: Unitarian Universalist Association at www.uua.org.

“What you know about the ultimate, what you know about the essence of life, is a piece of the truth,” he said.

Finding faith Dave Lukaszewski, of Parker, became a Unitarian Universalist three years ago. The Wisconsin native was raised Catholic, but became distant from religion following college.

“When you’re a kid, you just go along with what your parents do,” he said. “Until you get your own identity.”

Before finding Unitarianism, he explored like-minded faiths.

Lukaszewski, now retired, built a career as an aerospace engineer.

In 1981, he and his family moved to Denver. Lukaszewski would eventually meet his second wife, who attended the Mile Hi Church, a spiritual community in Lakewood.

He then helped found the Center for Spiritual Living in Castle Rock, which teaches the Science of the Mind philosophy that religion and science support one another.

While Lukaszewski was still attending the Center for Spiritual Living, his wife attended a service at the Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church in Parker, and afterward convinced Lukaszewski to give it a try.

He loved that they played music and sang hymns, but what really got his attention was an open mic session called “Candles of Community” that allowed people to share with the congregation a joy or a sorrow.

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The wonderful catharsis of concerts and crowds T here was a time, not all that long ago, when the idea of a concert going all night wouldn’t give me anxiety about getting enough sleep for LINER work the next day, NOTES and the idea of jumping around with a bunch of strangers wouldn’t make me tired hours before the show even started.

That’s aging, I suppose.

So even though I was excited to Clarke Reader go see the purest rock band around, Japandroids, at the Gothic Theatre on March 7, the fact that the show didn’t start until 9 p.m. (and that was just the opener, mind you) almost caused me to not go.

But three hours later, I spilled out of the venue fierce, alive and fired up — all aftereffects of the high that only a really great live show can give you.

A brief primer — Japandroids is the Vancouver-based duo of Brian King on guitars and lead vocals and David Prowse on drums and backing vocals. Over the course of three albums, they have perfected a kind of anthem rock that owes as

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know people,” he said. “When I saw this ‘Candles of Community,’ it really inspired me that this may be a place where I can really be with a group of people and really get to know them more than on just a superficial level, just saying `hi’ on Sundays.”

Plus, he said, it was a progressive religion. Everyone had different beliefs, but to them that was fine.

“We learn from each other,” he said.

“We can accept the different belief systems and still get along.”

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK

Selection: Valerie June’s “The Order of Time,” released on Concord records.

bounds. June seamlessly blends folk, R&B, blues and sprinkles in a little pop, just for flavor. This is an album made to be played from front to back, and it rewards every listen.

Review: June has the kind of voice you don’t forget once you hear it — syrupy, raspy and drenched in Appalachian folk and soul. Her long-awaited sophomore release is even better than her debut — her pen is sharper and her musical vocabulary has grown by leaps and

Favorite song: “Astral Plane”

much to The Replacements as Bruce Springsteen. Their songs are filled with what King playfully referred to as “sing along factor” several times during the performance — “oh yeahs” and “all rights” that sound fantastic when shouted by an audience having the time of their lives.

The band’s most recent album, “Near to the Wild Heart of Life,” is its most adventurous and layered work yet — a celebration of love, the open road and the unlimited possibilities of being alive. It has taken some flack because this joyful noise was released a week after Donald Trump was sworn in as president, ushering in a time when many feel anything but hopeful about the future. When you’re feeling scared or sad, music that explodes out of your speaker can often be the exact opposite of what you may want to hear.

But looking out on the sea of people shouting along the lyrics with their hands in the air, I was reminded that music doesn’t need to be political or topical to accomplish a vital goal — bringing people together.

This magic ability was emphasized by show-opener, and leader of The Hold Steady, Craig Finn who commended the audience for ignoring the many, many things in modern society that keep us at home, and instead going to a rock show.

“You’re seeing old friends, or making new ones,” he said. “Being together is the big thing.”

As I felt myself get swept up in the music with my fellow concertgoers, the truth of this became thrillingly clear. None of us were shouting at each other about what the government was or wasn’t doing, or looking

A diverse community Jann Halloran, minister at Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church for 17 years, says the church’s progressive nature is what attracts many to the faith, but it can catch some by surprise.

“When people join our church I make sure they understand that since the 1970s we’ve been supporting gay and lesbian, transgender rights. We have a Black Lives Matter banner in our sanctuary,” she said.

If they’re uncomfortable with that, they may be uncomfortable with other aspects of the community.

“We honor people in their jour-

Best song that doubles as a musical philosophy: “Got Soul”

neys and I know that sometimes we’re not the right fit,” she said.

The American Unitarian Association was founded in 1825, and the Universalist Church of America was founded in 1973. In 1961, the two consolidated, according to the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Both churches had roots in Christianity.

Although all Unitarian churches are different, it is a space where different beliefs are respected, members say.

Some members are atheist. Some come from traditional Christian backgrounds, others Buddhism.

Halloran, for example, was raised

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at each other with distrust. Every time my eyes met another’s, we were both smiling, and we were all speaking the same words. United.

So take a moment to go out to a concert or movie or a gallery, and experience art with other people.

It doesn’t have to be this kind of music, although the catharsis that comes from a really loud rock show cannot be overstated. It’s just something you enjoy, that you can experience with others.

And take the advice of Japandroids in their song, “In A Body Like A Grave”: “So break the bank like you’re breaking a bill And love so hard that time stands still If your name is shame, though your love is loss Swap the city’s lights for the southern cross Gather the gang and make that night.”

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he knows what the nights of wine and roses hold. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite concert experiences at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Southern Baptist but today believes God is not a being or a trinity, but rather a spirit that means something different to each person.

On the political front, Halloran is pro-choice and believes in climate change. And while not all of those in her congregation agree, Unitarian Universalism is a way they can bond nonetheless.

Differences don’t divide Unitarian Universalists, but rather unite them, she said, and it allows progressives to stay connected with their faith.

“If you ever want the liberal religious perspective on something,” she said, “we are the people to contact.”

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‘The Nance’ offers unsettling look at a very different time Vaudeville, burlesque routines are set in America of the 1930s

Jihad Milhem (Ned), John Ashton (Ephram) and Warren Sherrill (Chauncey Miles) perform a vaudeville skit in “The Nance” at the Edge Theater in Lakewood. Sherrill plays the role of the Nance.

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“The Nance,” a somewhat dark tale with solid cast, is at the Edge Theater in Lakewood through April 2. It is set in the 1930s and focuses on issues surrounding identity and human rights.

The play that opened on Broadway in 2013 concerns a “nance,” which in American vaudeville and burlesque shows, was a (usually straight) man who acted effeminate and swishy, spouting some off-color jokes at times, in addition to a song and dance routine. Talented actor/director Warren Sherrill plays the increasingly pathetic nance, Chauncey Miles, who

leads a life of one-nighters and noninvolvement until the younger Ned (Jihad Milhem) appears in his life…

The production, directed by Rick Yaconis, claims to have “12 hilarious vaudeville and burlesque acts” which feature Sherrill (Chauncy Miles), John Ashton as straight comedian Ephram and four showgirl dancer-singers:

Patty Ionoff (Sylvie), Emily Tuckman (Carmen), Amy Gray (Joan) and Emily Gomes (Rose).

In that period in the U.S. and elsewhere, it was dangerous to be gay, and Chauncey is eventually arrested.

Short scenes are woven together by a set that alternates between the stage backdrop: a large gold frame

IF YOU GO “THE NANCE” plays through April 2 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m.

Sundays. (No performance March 19). Tickets: theedgetheater.com. around a painted curtain, like one would have found in a turn-of-thecentury burlesque theater; a New York automat and Chauncey’s apartment, revealed when the theater curtain is drawn aside (clever solution to limited space).

Perhaps 12 vaudeville and burlesque acts are a few too many — the play runs long and has a less-than-comical ending — but it presents a picture of American entertainers during and following the Great Depression. This is a regional premiere for “The Nance” and The Edge is to be admired for bringing on edgy, new material.

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Building a road map to blended learning

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Staff from the Keystone Policy Center came away from the first meeting on the best way to increase blended learning opportunities — using a digital component for some or all of the instruction — with good and bad news.

The good news — there is definite support for providing access to blended learning, which is an education program where a student uses digital content and traditional learning at a school, all under the help of a teacher.

The bad is there is no clear path to bringing everyone on board to supporting this approach, or how to ensure schools and teachers have the proper resources to make the approach work for students.

“The focus on personalized learning is great, but there’s not a lot of time to teach that to our teachers,” said Jeremy Felker, director of Jefferson County’s instructional data reporting department. “How do we provide the resources and time to support our students?”

The March 8 meeting at the Lakewood Library was the first in a series supported by Colorado Empowered Learning, a state program working to enhance education through blended learning, to be held throughout the state with education leaders and stakeholders to provide a road map for implementation of the approach.

“The objective of this and the other meetings we’re holding is to gain perspectives on opportunities, gaps and challenges when it comes to blended learning,” said Julie Shapiro, senior policy director with Keystone. “It’s not just about blended learning, but how it contributes to the state’s educational offerings.”

The meetings are a result of House Bill 16-1222, which was passed during

last year’s legislative session and commissioned the creation of a blended learning road map. The map will focus on expanding the availability of supplemental education courses and blended learning as well as increasing enrollment in alternative education options that are effective and inexpensive.

The first third of the meeting involved questions for the dozen attendees, who came from all over the metro area. Questions centered on equality in learning, barriers to blended learning and priorities for schools. The open discussion made up the bulk of the meeting, which allowed attendees to share their experiences and challenges taking a blended learning approach.

“Blended Learning has to be part of the vision for the future,” said Cathy Baune, assistant principal at the Jefferson County Virtual Academy. “But in so many ways our schools are still stuck in the 1800s approach.”

Other attendees spoke about a lack of willingness from teachers and schools as a whole to provide this blended approach, and the fact that teachers don’t have to time to learn the technology, a new style of teaching and curriculum requirements.

“It’s important we as educators understand where the state wants to go,” Felker said. “There are a lot of requirements that have to be reconciled, but it’s encouraging the state wants to solve some of these problems.”

Staff from Keystone will take the feedback from this and other meetings planned across the state, and attempt to craft the state’s new digital learning plan by June or July.

“We’ve found it takes a little while for students to understand the blended approach,” said Cheryl Mosier, a teacher at Columbine High School. “But once they understand it and the benefits, they love it.”

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Norma Jean Ortiz, 39, was charged with second-degree kidnapping, violation of a custody order, reckless endangerment and harassment following the March 8 kidnapping of her two children for whom she did not have custody, according to a Wheat Ridge Police Department news release.

After an Amber Alert was issued, Ortiz’s car was located with the two children, who were returned unharmed to Jefferson County Social Services.

The initial report of the kidnapping came into the Wheat Ridge Police Department at approximately 4 p.m.

March 8 from a foster parent who reported that a 6-year-old boy and his

10-year-old sister were taken from her outside a medical office building on the campus of Lutheran Medical Center.

Wheat Ridge Police contacted the Colorado Bureau of Investigations to request an Amber Alert, which was issued at 5:41 p.m. with a vehicle description and license plate number.

A driver on Interstate 76 spotted the vehicle and called 911. A Morgan County Sheriff ’s deputy and a Brush police officer pulled the car over at 5:53 p.m.

The children were found unharmed in the car and Ortiz was taken into custody. Ortiz has been charged with two counts of second-degree kidnapping, four counts of violation of custody order, harassment and two counts of reckless endangerment.

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CLUBS Ongoing Activities, Ongoing/Business Groups

Drop-in storytimes are at 10 a.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.arvada.org/ nature or call 720-898-7405. Suitable for all ages. No registration required.

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

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

Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:155:30 p.m.; workshop runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/ checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For info, contact 303210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver. com.

Drop-in Storytimes Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless classics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme.

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Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information.

Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www. coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.

Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-4776291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

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Lonely? Make life-long friends. Join a group of young ladies from ages 10-20 learn leadership and organizational skills in meetings with support from friends. Meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month in Golden. Meet periodically to do fun activities. Rewards of membership include life skills, community work and significant scholarships for college. Interested, call Job’s Daughters at 303-204-1572 to join us for an activity.

Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night - celebrate your teen self from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@ gmail.com.

Square Dancing Want some fun exercise?

Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-973-9529.

Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community.

Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. These are just three of our many projects. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565.

Arvada Fine Arts Guild: 2-4 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, in the restaurant/clubhouse. Meetings are free and open to the public. Go to http:// arvadafineartsguild.com/ Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting.

Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what

Rotary does in the world to help people.

Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com.

Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m.

Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-718-7307 with questions.

Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550.

New members welcome.

Northside Coin Club is a group of collectors that meets monthly to promote the hobby of numismatics among its members and the public. The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 12205 Perry St., at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village in Broomfield. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Find more information about our club at www.northsidecoinclub.org/ or look for us on Facebook.

Master Networks of Belmar Entrepreneurs and professionals interested in growing their business and personal connections, this is the group for you. We use a national platform that includes an educational component along with traditional networking aspects. Group is oriented toward entrepreneurs and professionals. The group meets from 10-11 a.m.

Tuesdays at DeMarras Bourbon Bar & Eatery, 11100 W. Alameda Ave. For information, visit a meeting or call Suzie at 303-979-9077 or email Littleton@Mathnasium.com.

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Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place from 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303-233-4099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For information and a monthly newsletter, 7 call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303985-8937.

Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.

Wheat Ridge Art League meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave, Wheat Ridge. Social time starts at 6:45 p.m. Enjoy an art demo by an award-winning artist each month at 7:30 pm. All art mediums and abilities welcome. Contact Pat McAleese at 303-941-4928 or mcpainter03@comcast.net for information. No meeting August or December.

Wednesdays Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273.

American Legion Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.

Arvada Business Connection is a friendly group of Arvada Business owners who meet once each month on Wednesdays at various restaurants in the Arvada area. All are welcome – friends, kids and spouses, too. We collect a $5 donation, which is given to one of the attendees to donate as they wish. They share how they donated the money at the next meeting. For meeting and contact information, check the Arvada Business Connection Facebook page @ArvadaBusinessConnection or call 303-995-9919.

Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697.

Arvada Rotary meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657.

Looking for a speaking club in Golden? Buffalo Toastmasters meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Denver West Office Park, 14142 Denver West Parkway, Building 51, Suite 195, Golden. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or http://www.meetup.com/ Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment.

Dawn Yawn Toastmasters meets 6:458:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s Restaurant, 565 Union Blvd., Lakewood (on the southwest corner of 6th Avenue and Union Boulevard). You need Toastmasters training because communication is not optional, it is required. Do you communicate with confidence, are you worried about your next big presentation or job interview.

Attend the first three meetings for free. Call 303-988-2025 for directions. For information about the club, contact dawnyawn. toastmastersclubs.org or John Googins, VP of membership, at 303-547-0084, john. googins@gmail.com.

Foothills Music Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association.

Call Kathy at 303-988-9565.

Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-2792740 for more information, or to learn how to join.

Kiwanis Club of Alameda West: 7-8 a.m.

Wednesdays at Garrison Street Grill, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Alameda West Kiwanis Club is dedicated to serving the community through various service and fundraising projects. Our club has been of service to our community for more than 35 years. Join us at one of our meetings or for a service project. Contact Bob Zachman at 303-988-5678 or visit us at Alameda West Kiwanis on Facebook.

Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

New Apostolic Church Food Pantry: Open from 9-11 a.m. every Wednesday at 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance. All are welcome. We provide food to anyone in need. Please visit us once a month. Call 720722-FOOD (3663) or email foodpantry@ nac-denver.org. Go to www.nac-denver.org/ foodbank.html.

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Arvada Conrad Heath Cardie, of Arvada, earned academic honors for the third grading term at Fork Union Military Academy. Cardie was awarded academic commendation for earning a 4.0 grade point average.

A junior, Cardie is the son of John and Rebeca Cardie, of Arvada.

Darlene Eckhardt, of Arvada, graduated with a master’s degree in accounting from Western Governors University.

Cynthia Diann Miller, of Arvada, graduated with a master’s degree in instructional technology from Fort Hays State University.

Sabryna Silva, of Arvada, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Western Governors University.

Diana Tomko, of Arvada, graduated with a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Western Governors University.

Golden Megan Doyle, a junior, represented Golden High School on Flute 1 in the 2017 Colorado All-State Symphonic Band.

Charles Dyson, of Golden, graduated in December from Montana

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Paige Elizabeth Klump, of Golden, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at the University of the South.

Paige is the daughter of Cindy McLemore and Ron J. Klump.

Megan Oaklief, a senior, represented Golden High School on Flute 1 in the 2017 Colorado All-State Symphonic Band.

Madeleine V. Ohno, of Golden, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Clark University.

Lakewood Danny Farr, of Lakewood, graduated in December from Montana State University.

Gabrielle Hughes, of Lakewood, graduated with a master’s degree in management and leadership from Western Governors University.

Beatrice Lincke, a senior, represented Lakewood High School as an alternate on Oboe in the 2017 Colorado All-State Symphonic Band.

Kassandra Makinen, of Lakewood, graduated in December from Montana State University.

Miranda Pahel, of Lakewood, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Western Governors University.

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THEATER

Billy Elliot The Musical’: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 17, at the Colorado Ballet Black Box Theater, 1075 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Tickets available at www.evergreenchorale.org or call 303-674-4002.

Rated PG-13 for mature situations and language.

‘Hello, Dolly!’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March 24 to April 9 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Presented by the Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company. Call 303987-7845, stop by the box office or go to www.Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents for tickets.

this week’s TOP FIVE Comedy-Mystery ‘Nothing But the Truth’: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 17-18 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road, Wheat Ridge. The Family Day show is at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18.

Set on an ocean liner around the time of the Titanic, show strikes a balance between humor and suspense. Produced with special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org for tickets and information.

Books and Lunch: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood, in the South Conference Room. “Hidden Star,” written by Corinne Joy Brown, follows the descendants of Spanish and Portuguese Jews who fled to the New World to escape the Spanish Inquisition. “Contrition,” by Maura Weiler, traces the story of twin sisters separated at birth who reconnect through art, faith and their father’s paintings. Both authors will be featured speakers.

Sponsored by the Jeffco League of Women Voters.

Books available for purchase. Contact 303-2380032, jeffcolwv@netzero.net or www.lwvjeffco. org.

ART

‘Stage Kiss’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday from March 24 to April 15 at The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver. A pay-what-youcan industry night planned for Thursday, April 6. Second show in Equinox Theatre Company’s ninth season. Tickets and information at www.EquinoxTheatreDenver. com.

‘A Skull in Connemara’: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays and 1 p.m.

Sundays from March 24 to April 30 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Additional shows at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 9, 16 and 23. A raucous and unsettling comedy about death and dirt. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.

MUSIC

Céad Mile Fáilte: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Augustana Arts program features the Colorado Women’s Chorale, Colorado Men’s Chorale and the Saint Mary’s College Women’s Choir, along with organist David Eicher. Call 303-3884962 or go to www.AugustanaArts.org.

‘Damage’ Art Exhibit: open through February 2018 at Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, in the mezzanine near the library. Denver artist Sharon Brown’s exhibit features psychologically charged paintings created mostly from photographs. Go to www.rrcc.edu.

EVENTS

LuLaRoe Pop-Up Boutique: 3-6 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at Arvada West High School, 11595 Allendale Drive, Arvada. Fundraiser for Friends of the Wildcats Foundation, and its efforts to obtain a new purple, all-weather track for the high school.

Nothing costs more than $70; women’s sizes range from M-3XL and girls sizes from 2-14. Contact Della Moore at Della.Moore@jeffco.k12.co.us.

Arvada/Westminster Legislative Town Meeting: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 18 at Covenant Village, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster. Reps. Lang Sias and Tracy Kraft-Tharp and Sen. Rachel Zenzinger will talk about the state budget with JBC Sens.

Dominick Moreno and Kevin Lundberg.

Author Visit, Book Signing: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Silver Vines Winery, 7509 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Golden-based author Gwen Clayton will sell and sign copies of her debut novel “Fermata Cellars,” about a young marketing director who discovers the winery he works for is haunted.

Joining Clayton will be local acoustic guitarist Reuben Gonzales performing a tasteful mix of world beat and classic rock music. Admission to the event is free. Copies of the paperback sell for $10. Silver Vine Winery is located at 7509 Grandview Ave in Arvada.

‘The Nance’: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays through April 2, and 8 p.m. Monday, March 20, at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. In the 1930s it was easy to play gay and dangerous to be gay. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com for tickets. Free parking. Adult themes.Dark Night, Star Light: 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, March 24 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 6 and up.

Enjoy a night of stargazing while exploring those shiny points of light. Presented by Mike Dempsey of Jefferson County Open Space. Register at arvada.org/public-classes.

Connection between Corruption and Extremism: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood.

Jeffco League of Women Voters nonfiction book club will discuss “Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security,” by Sarah Chayes, NPR correspondent and foreign policy expert.

Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for information and the Wednesday meeting location.

Arvada After Dark: April Fool’s Prank War: 6-8 p.m. April 1 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Get your prankster on and bring your best tricks to help your team win the Prank War. Registration begins March 18.

For ages 11-18.

Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Unsolved Mystery: Living with Life’s Unanswered Questions: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Filmed interview with Gary McMahan, an eye witness to an actual unsolved killing that occurred on the plains of northeastern Colorado. Participants will discuss their theories about who or what committed the unsolved crime. Contact Polly Wegner at

303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.

20 Steps to Selling Your Own Home: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Monday, March 20, at Bank of England, 6041 S. Syracuse Way, Suite 320, Greenwood Village; and Monday, April 10, at America’s Wellness Clinic, 441 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 101, Lakewood. Licensed Realtor leads free workshop. Call 303-489-9217 or go to www.reworkshops.com to register.

60-Plus Spelling Bee: 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, March 23 at the Community Recreation Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. Check in at 12:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Call 303-424-2739.

Seed Starting: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 25 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn to start plants from seed using scientifically proven methods. Class covers starting mixes, light, heat and water for the best germination rates as well as schedules, storage methods and seed packet information. Space is limited. Go to arvada.org/public-classes.

Seed Swap and Giveaway: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Bring unused or unwanted seed packets and see what is available to pick up. Go to arvada.org/ public-classes.

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Spring Break Fun: 1-4 p.m. March 27 (movie time); 1-4 p.m. March 28 (Lego play); 1-4 p.m. March 30 (movie time) at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

We’ll show movies and play with Legos. Open to all ages. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org.

Hands Dirty, Feet Wet: 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 28 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Nature playdate is open to all ages. Kids can build snow forts, climb on logs, jump stump to stump, balance rocks, and connect with their world. Visit arvada.org/publicclasses.

Wine, Cheese Fundraiser: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at The Club at Rolling Hills, 15707 W. 26th Ave., Golden. Guest speaker is Jonah Werner. Business casual attire. Adults only. Learn how Young Life impacts the lives of kids in central Jefferson County.

All proceeds benefit Young Life in Golden, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood and the surrounding areas. RSVP

by March 31 at www.centraljeffco. younglife.org.

Fox Hollow Golf Season: The Men’s Club plans its spring tee off party at 5 p.m. March 31 at Den Restaurant, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. A new member orientation is at 8 a.m. April 1 at the Den. Fox Hollow based CGA members are welcome to play in the club’s first 2017 tournament scheduled April 15. Go to fhmgc. org.

Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m.

Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance (across the street from Beau Jo’s restaurant). Contact Gertrude at 303-902-6794.

Fun with Animals: 10-10:45 a.m.

Wednesdays in March at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 3-6 years. Learn about coyotes, beavers, bugs and fish. Use books, stories, crafts and games. Sign up at arvada.org/public-classes.

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Lakewood junior Hannah Renstrom (12) gets off a shot during the first half March 11 during the Class 5A girls basketball state title game at the Denver Coliseum.

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Lakewood thrived together in wins, losses

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — Losing games is just a part of athletics, while losing friends, teammates and family is the harsh reality of life.

Lakewood’s girls basketball program made history this season advancing to its first Final 4 and state championship game appearance.

The Tigers accomplished greats things on the court while enduring great heartbreak off the court.

Four-year starter Mackenzie Forrest died after a tragic car accident in the early morning after the Colorado High School state basketball championships a year ago. Gone suddenly was one of the bright faces that helped lift the Tigers’ basketball program under coach Chris Poisson to one of the elite teams in the state.

Lakewood honored Forrest this season by retiring her No. 33 jersey that now hangs in a glass case in the Tigers’ gym. Players also wore crazy colored socks during the season, a trademark of Forrest.

One of the purest shooting guards in the state, she had planned to continue her basketball career at Regis University with Lakewood teammate McKenna Bishop, 2016 LHS graduate.

“Chris is a great leader. It hit him really hard,” Lakewood athletic director Tim Walker said before the Tigers took the court Saturday night in the Class 5A girls basketball state championship game at the Denver Coliseum. “He proved

and showed that he is the leader everyone was looking for. He was positive and doing the right thing.

They have stuck together.”

The Tigers suffered another loss April 25, 2016 when Joe Poisson — assistant coach and father of Chris Poisson — passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack at the age of 67.

“We knew she (Forrest) hated losing more than anything else. We made it our goal to lose as little as possible,” Lakewood junior Camilla Emsbo said. “That is the only way to honor Little Mac and Papa Poisson, playing the game of basketball and playing it right.”

As the No. 9 seed in the state tournament. Lakewood defeated Denver East, Highlands Ranch and Cherry Creek on the way to a remarkable postseason run.

Through those losses, Lakewood thrived together as a team, school and community this basketball season. That was evident Saturday night when the Cinderella of the 5A girls basketball state tournament took on No. 2-seeded Grandview.

Lakewood fans came out in force to cheer on the Tigers.

“When you get knocked down twice, you need people,” Chris Poisson said. “You need to be with people. I’m lucky to be at Lakewood with great people. I needed my team and my team needed me. We needed each other.”

Even after a 61-32 loss against Grandview, the team received a standing ovation as Emsbo hoisted the state runner-up trophy toward the crowd.

“It was a tough loss, but we know we can get through it because we’ve been through so much,” Emsbo said. “Everyone played so hard. You can’t be angry with that. That is what you want in a team.”

Lakewood has had the most successful five-year stretch in the program’s history with a remarkable 108-24 record. Through the darkness of loss, the future is bright for the Tigers’ program that graduates just three seniors in Celeste BarronNicoletti, Issy Carbone and Gaby Hayden.

“It’s good pressure,” Poisson said of the Tigers being one of the favorites to contend again for a state title.

“We’ll go about our business and see what happens. We’ll set our goals and standards for next season. This year it was Final 4. Next year, it will be a state championship. We know how hard it is to get it.”

While the loss to Grandview kept Lakewood from closing the chapter on the book of the past year with a happy ending, the Tigers know their story isn’t over.

“We are going to learn all the lessons from this season. We are going to remember the perseverance it takes,” Emsbo said after the 22-6 record this year. “We are going to remember how hard it is to get this far. We are going to get back to this point and not go out the same way.”

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

ustin McCaw sat on the floor following ThunderRidge’s Class 5A semifinal loss to George Washington and absorbed a tough American basketball lesson.

It was one of those agony-of-defeat moments OVERTIME on March 10.

McCaw, a 6-foot-2 junior from Kapfenberg, Austria, lives with his uncle Terrel Respass and moved to the United States to learn, both on the basketball court and in the classroom.

“I really want to go to Jim Benton college,” he said.

It took a little time for McCaw, who has dual citizenship because his father is an American citizen, to adjust to basketball in the United States after playing club ball in Kapfenberg.

“It was harder than expected,” said McCaw, who speaks fluent English. “It was a big adjustment from the European style of basketball. That’s why I didn’t score a lot at the beginning of the season. I played on a great team that had my back. With these guys, after time, it was easy to adjust.”

McCaw averaged 8.5 points and 3.2 rebounds a game but scored in double digits in 12 of the last 17 games.

“I’m way better than at the start of the season,” McCaw said. “Actually, I don’t think I’m better, just more confident. I could make the plays in Austria and make big 3s. Taking charges is the worst thing ever. That was the biggest adjustment. We really didn’t have charges in Austria.

“I still haven’t adjusted. I still go into the lane with my full body contact, full speed and guys take charges on me all the time.”

McCaw will keep learning next season.

Plus he plans to run track this spring and go out for football next fall.

Smiles tell the story Valor Christian senior Kayle Knuckles didn’t play competitive basketball until he was a freshman. He instead participated in football, baseball and lacrosse.

He proved to be a quick learner, earning Most Valuable Player honors in the Class 4A Final Four with 32 points and 12 rebounds in the Eagles’ 68-55 championship game victory over Lewis-Palmer on March 11.

“I started playing basketball in eighth grade but freshman year was when I started playing competitive basketball,” Knuckles said. “I never really liked basketball until I played it.”

Valor Christian coach Troy Pachner enjoyed watching Knuckles develop his basketball skills.

“He’s a natural athlete but he works at it and brings great joy to the sport,” he said.

“It’s a game that is supposed to be fun and we sometimes overlook that. Kayle is a guy that you can’t get a smile off his face.”

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Demons’ state title run extinguished by rival Valor

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — If you were impressed

by Adam Thistlewood’s performance on the basketball court during his junior campaign, wait until next year.

“This is unbelievable. This is going to push me for the next eight months,” Thistlewood said after the Demons had their longest playoff run in a dozen years come to and end March 10 at the Denver Coliseum. “We are going to come back here and win it all next year.”

Golden (19-8 record) had its first Class 4A Final 4 appearance since 2005.

The last state title appearance was in 1954. The Demons have never won a boys state basketball title.

It took top-seeded and eventual state Valor Christian to end the No. 12-seeded Demons’ impressive postseason run this year. The Eagles defeated Golden for the third time this season in the state semifinals. Valor pushed its lead to double-digit points in the second quarter to go on to win 85-55.

“This is their third year here and (Valor) is definitely on a mission,” said Golden coach John Anderson of the Eagles that lost in the 4A title game in 2016. “They weren’t celebrating. This isn’t the one they wanted. They want the next one (championship game Saturday).”

The 4A Jeffco League rival completed its mission of winning Valor’s first boys basketball title in the school’s history. The Eagles defeated Lewis-Palmer 68-55 in Saturday’s 4A state title game.

“I love John (Anderson). I love that team,” said Valor coach Troy Pachner, who was the longtime coach at

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Golden junior Riley Stoner attempts to deflect a pass by Valor senior Josh Randle during the second quarter of the Class 4A boys basketball state semifinal game March 10 at the Denver Coliseum.

DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS D’Evelyn before leaving to head the Eagles’ program two years ago. “I have great respect for all those kids. Thistlewood is all class and a great basketball player.”

It was a bit of a surprise to most that Golden reached the state semifinals. The Demons placed fourth in the toughest 4A conference in the state, but got hot at the right time.

Golden entered the postseason on the heels of back-to-back league losses to 4A Jeffco rivals Evergreen and D’Evelyn, but everything came together for three straight playoff wins to reach the state semifinals.

“Even though we struggled through

league, we still knew if it clicked we could play our best basketball and it did,” Anderson said. “We played our best basketball in the tournament, up until today.”

Golden graduates just one senior in Kayden Sund. The four-year letterman will continue his basketball career at Chadron State College. Anderson gave a lot of credit to Sund when it came to the Demons’ late-season run.

“I’m just proud of my guys for just battling all year,” said Sund, who had 16 points in the loss to Valor. “We faced a ton of adversity. To make it all the way to the Final 4 is really special and I’ll remember it forever. Not many

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basketball tournaments, with the 4A and 5A teams playing at the Denver Coliseum.

However, Faith Christian’s incredible run to the 3A boys championship game should be noted.

The Eagles, seeded 13th, beat previously undefeated Resurrection Christian in the second round and edged top-seeded Kent Denver, 50-48, in the semifinals when Johan Garner scored the final six points to push the Arvada school into the finals against Sterling.

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guys can say they ended their senior year with a Final 4 appearance.”

Sund finished his career with nearly 1,000 points as a Demon.

“I just want to be remembered as just another warrior that went out and played as hard as I could every night for Coach Anderson,” Sund said.

Thistlewood, who finished averaging nearly 20 points per game this season, knows it will be difficult losing Sund next year.

“He (Sund) is going to be a tough spot to fill. I wish him the best of luck at Chadron. I think he’ll do great there,” said Thistlewood, who had 18 points in the season-ending loss to Valor. “Back here, I think we have a chance to be great again. With the players we have I think someone will step up and take his place.”

Golden will have a senior-ladened team with high expectations next season. Starters Jack Moore, Riley Stoner, Joe Madsen and Thistlewood will bring plenty of experience.

“I love this team,” Thistlewood said.

“We played so well and we deserved to go to the Final 4.”

It’s pretty clear the 4A Jeffco League is in good hands. Valor, Golden, Evergreen and D’Evelyn all advanced to the Great 8 this season.

“I’m proud of our league,” Pachner said. “To have two teams in this moment and to have D’Evelyn and Evergreen so close as well. It’s a great statement for Jeffco basketball.”

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

For more Jeffco coverage, go online at CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.

Faith Christian was seeking their seventh state title, but the extraordinary run ended. The Eagles were outscored 8-2 in the final two minutes and missed a last-second 3-point shot in a 48-47 loss to the Tigers in the title contest.

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LAKEWOOD ARTS NEWS IN A HURRY Elks St. Pat’s Day event This St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17., the Lakewood Elks Lodge, 1455 Newland St., is hosting a day-long event open to the public.

The event begins at 11 a.m. with green drink specials and corned beef and cabbage served all day and evening for $12. There will also be Enjoy The Martin Brothers performing, from 7 to 10 p.m.

LWV hosts ‘Book and Lunch’ event The Jeffco League of Women Voters is hosting its “Book and Lunch” fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 18, in the South Conference Room at St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place.

The event features appearances and discussion by authors Corrine Joy Brown, and Maura Weiler, who will discuss their books, “Hidden Star,” and “Contrition.”

The cost is $25 including lunch, and books will be available for purchase.

LWV hosts March book club The League of Women Voters’ nonfiction book club choice for March is “Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security,” by NPR correspondent Sarah Chayes.

A meeting will be hosted at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, at Lakewood Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood.

Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for information.

Chamber Choir to perform The SINGERS Chamber Choir performs “In the Words of Shakespeare,” music using texts by William Shakespeare at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9200 W. 10th Ave. in Lakewood.

The concert celebrates the immortal words of William Shakespeare, with artistic director Norm Te Slaa conducting the chamber choir in 20th and 21st century settings of the Bard’s texts, including compositions by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Rene Clausen, Jaako Mantyjaarvi, William Mathias and Frank Martin.

Concert admission is $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at the door or on our website at singerschamberchoir.com/ season.html. For more information call 303-980-9184.

Foothills Genealogical Society class Professional Genealogist Kathy Tarullo will reveal how to get the most out of census records at a Foothills Genealogical Society class from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, at the Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway.

Census records probably are the first public records most genealogists seek out because they contain so much useful information. Participants will learn how to get as much information as possible from these federal, state and special census records There is a suggested donation of $5 at the time of the class. To register, contact Pam Heath at pheath54@hotmail.

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‘Hello, Dolly!’ comes to Cultural Center The Performance Now Theatre Company brings “Hello, Dolly!” to the Lakewood Cultural Center, March 24 through April 9.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

This musical comedy follows Dolly Levi, as she takes off on a whirlwind race around New York City at the turn of the 20th century. Songs include “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” and “Hello, Dolly!”

The show is directed by Bernie Cardell and choreographed by Kelly Van Oosbree.

Tickets start at $20, and can be purchased by calling 303-987-7845, visiting www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, or at the center’s box office.

Ms. Colorado Senior Pageant This year’s Ms. Colorado Senior Pageant will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

The theme for the 2017 Senior America Pageant is “Life’s a Parade,” and will feature 11 contestants, who are 60 years of age or older. They will be competing in a private interview, evening gown, “Philosophy of Life” statement, and talent.

A panel of judges scores contestants to select the winner, who will go on to

compete in the National Ms. Senior America Pageant in Atlantic City, in October 2017, and will represent the State of Colorado throughout her year of reign by appearing on radio and TV, in newspaper ads and stories, in parades, and at other events throughout the state.

Tickets are $20 plus processing fee, and seating is limited, so people are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets can be purchased by calling 303-987-7845, visiting www. lakewood.showare.com, or by calling 303-987-7845, at the Cultural Center box office.

Ballet Ariel closes season Ballet Ariel brings its season finale featuring, “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi,” a new and original ballet based on the short story in Rudyard Kipling’s classic Jungle Book, to Lakewood at 7 p.m.

April 29, and 2 p.m. on April 30, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Director Ilena Norton, in collaboration with contemporary choreographer, Gregory Gonzales, is creating this ballet to the melodic and rhythmic music of Alberto Ginastera, a leading Argentinian composer of the 20th century.

Ballet Ariel will also be performing La Fille Mal Gardee (The Misbehaving Daughter).

Tickets are $26 for adults, $23 for students and seniors, and $20 for children.

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Rabies confirmed in skunk found in Wheat Ridge STAFF REPORT

A skunk collected in Wheat Ridge near Sheridan and 35th Avenue was infected with rabies, according to lab results from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

The skunk is the first animal to test positive for rabies in Jefferson County in 2017.

The skunk came into contact with two dogs that were not up to date with their vaccines. The dogs have received booster vaccinations and are now in quarantine.

In 2016, 88 animals in Colorado — both wild and domestic — were confirmed rabies positive by the CDPHE laboratory. Ten of those were from Jefferson County. The vast majority of these were wild animals with skunks and bats being the most common.

The public is strongly urged to vaccinate all of their domestic pets and valuable livestock against rabies and to be sure vaccinations are kept up-to-date. Now that rabies has been found in a terrestrial animal within the county, any domestic animal encounter with any wild animal will be treated like an exposure to a rabid animal. Domestic animals with one expired rabies or without any rabies vaccinations will be classified as high risk and be required to undergo a120day quarantine.

In addition to rabies vaccinations for pets and livestock, here are additional precautions to prevent possible

exposure to rabies: -Avoid contact with any wild animals, especially any that act unusually. A healthy wild animal will generally avoid human contact.

-Residents are also encouraged to teach children to stay away from all wild animals, stray domestic pets or any dead animals and tell an adult if they are scratched or bitten.

-Wildlife suffering from rabies will often be out during the day, act aggressively and violently approach people or pets. Rabid wildlife might also stumble or have trouble walking.

-Do not let pets roam freely, since this can increase the chance that they could be exposed without your knowledge.

-Contact a veterinarian if your dog or cat is bitten or scratched by a wild animal.

-If a person has been bitten or scratched by a wild mammal, they should wash the area thoroughly with soap and water, seek immediate medical attention and notify their local public health agency. Prompt medical treatment is key to preventing rabies after a possible exposure.

-Do not feed wild animals, since this reduces their natural fear of humans -Do not leave pet food or livestock feed outside or feed more than your outdoor pet will finish in one feeding.

For more information or to report a suspicious animal, please contact the local animal control agency or Jefferson County Animal Control at 303-271-5070.

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FRUITDALE SCHOOL RENOVATIONS TAKING SHAPE

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