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Colorado Community Media takes home 47 awards

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Inspired by a beautiful planet I’m a Colorado native. I grew up in Edgewater and have lived in Wheat Ridge for almost three years. My husband and I love the area — it’s very close to the mountains and the city.

My husband Ryan Lubitz and I met through mutual friends when we were in college. We got married in August 2005. We adopted our dogs Sadie and Summer, and we enjoy taking them with us up to the mountains.

I’ve always loved nature, hiking and camping. Our beautiful planet provides me with continuous inspiration. I am deeply concerned about our environment and my art is an outlet for me to call attention to the power and splendor of nature.

Botanical jewelry Making jewelry started out as a hobby about 16 years ago, and about 10 years ago, I started doing it as a serious business. It took off, and I’ve been doing it fulltime for about five years.

I am the owner and designer of Winter Garden Studios, located in Wheat Ridge. I create botanical jewelry, made from real pressed flowers and leaves. I use all nontoxic adhesives and make every effort to make sure my pieces are eco-friendly.

Necklaces are the main things I do, but I also do bracelets and earrings. You can find my jewelry on my website, www.adriennedeloe.com.

I’ve been around plants my whole life. My dad is a horticulturalist and we always had a beautiful garden growing up.

I source the botanicals for my pieces from a wide range of places, including my home garden.

I’m really into environmentallyfriendly gardening, such as plants that are native to Colorado and water-wise plants. I grow tomatoes, beans, broccoli — all your staple vegetables and herbs.

Adrienne DeLoe, 38, is a Colorado native who now lives in Wheat Ridge.

As a local artist, she makes botanical jewelry and is a member of the NEXT Gallery in Lakewood.

COURTESY PHOTO NEXT connections I earned an associate’s degree in graphic design from Colorado Mountain College, and I have a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in multimedia from University of Colorado - Denver.

I’m also a member of NEXT Gallery in Lakewood — we’re part of the 40 West Arts District.

We relocated from Denver about a year ago. It’s exciting that the 40 West Arts District is really taking off.

At NEXT, we have about 25 artists of all different mediums.

Sometimes it can be kind of isolating to be an artist on your own. It’s been really wonderful to connect with all the artists in our community.

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Colorado Community Media received 47 excellence in journalism awards, including 26 first-place honors and the Editorial Sweepstakes prize for the second year in a row for the Littleton Independent, one of the 18 newspapers the company publishes in the Denver metro area.

The awards were presented April 14 during the Colorado Press Association’s annual convention, held this year in Colorado Springs.

CCM’s newspapers competed in the press association’s Colorado Better Newspaper Contest across various circulation categories for work published between Nov. 1, 2016, and Oct. 31, 2017.

“The awards are a confirmation of the quality work performed by our team of journalists, artists and advertising staff every week to help our communities stay connected,” publisher Jerry Healey said.

Jefferson County paper wins included: Arvada Press, Class 5 Shanna Fortier, second place: Best sustained coverage —”Covering hunger and homelessness in Arvada” Golden Transcript, Class 2 Christy Steadman, Shanna Fortier, Clarke Reader, Glenn Wallace, first place: Best

Jeffco Library branches to give books to 4-year-olds STAFF REPORT

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JEFFCO TEACHERS GOING ‘RED FOR ED’ While wearing red and chanting “red for ed,” teachers at Mitchell Elementary School in Golden walked into work together the morning of April 16. Many teachers in Jefferson County chose to practice a walk-in on the proclaimed day of action to demonstrate for more education funding and show that they choose to stand together with teachers around the state who were protesting in various ways, including teachers from Englewood who walked out of schools Monday to rally at the state Capitol.

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This Sunday, April 22nd, is the 48th anniversary of Earth Day. Here are some of the ways you can participate in this annual event and do your part in preserving this planet for future generations.

On Saturday, April 21st, from 11 am to 4 pm, Lakewood will hold its Earth Day Celebration at the Lakewood Heritage Center, south of Belmar on the west side of Wadsworth. A no-charge bicycle valet will be on hand so your bike will be secure while you listen to live music (three different bands will play) do yoga, attend a compost workshop, learn how to create a sustainable backyard, or visit the electric vehicle expo, where a Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt and my own Tesla Model X will be on display. I, along with other EV owners, will be there to answer questions and demonstrate each car’s features. See a full list of Lakewood’s many Earth Day activities at www.Lakewood.org/earthday.

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waste. Adjacent to their Earth Day event, at 777 S. Yarrow Street, Lakewood is accepting e-waste, but for a fee. Not far away, 8 to noon, the Denver Metro Association of Realtors will accept “e-waste” free of charge at its Jeffco office, located at 950 Wadsworth Blvd. DMAR invites the community to drop off unused, unwanted and nonfunctional electronics. This is a great way to responsibly recycle nearly anything with a plug or battery! Recycling is open to the public and is free, with the exception of televisions and monitors, which carry a fee of $20 to $60 depending on size.

There’s also a $5 charge if you ask to have hard drive data destroyed.

Residents of the City of Golden can recycle e-waste and many other items during its “Community Pride Days,” which is the weekend of May 12-13. The city doesn’t charge for this service, although proof of city residency is required, as a Golden address isn’t an automatic qualifier.

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to one of three Denver recycling/reprocessing facilities, but ours is the only location in Jefferson County for dropping it off. We estimate that we keep over 200 cubic yards of polystyrene (the generic name for Styrofoam) out of the landfills every year.

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Hensley gives back to the community that made her Olympic-winner skates and shares stories with next generation of hockey players

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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old-medal winning Olympic goalie Nicole Hensley had a simple piece of advice for all the young girl hockey players looking to make a name for themselves on the ice — “Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t play. You belong on the ice as much as anyone.”

This advice was met by applause, not just from girls, but also from boys and their parents at Littleton’s Edge Ice Arena following an afternoon of skating, selfies and stories on April 15.

The event was a homecoming for Hensley, who spent third grade through sophomore year of high school developing her hockey skills on these very rinks as a member of the Foothills Flyers, though at the time she was playing on the boy’s team.

“I tried a lot of sports growing up, but there’s something about hockey. There’s just nothing like it,” she told the crowd. “But it wasn’t easy.

There was a time when it seemed like no college wanted me, and I was having anxiety every time the phone rang, because I knew it would be another college telling me they didn’t want me.”

The main mission of the event was to connect Hensley with young girls and boys who have started their own hockey journeys. It started with an hour free skate, where Hensley took to the ice with more than 50 players, stopping to take more than a few selfies, and even participate in a race or two.

“My favorite part was getting the chance to skate with Nicole,” said 10-year-old Sarah Habetler, who has been playing hockey for two years.

“She makes me want to be like her and get to the Olympics someday.”

But the most illuminating portion of the event came when Hensley sat down with 9News sportscaster Cealey Godwin to share her story and how she made it to the Olympic team.

“I want our players to listen and understand that hockey isn’t easy,” said Bryan Smith, director of hockey with the Colorado Select Team. “It

Nicole Hensley, a goalie who won gold at this year’s Olympics, poses with goalies from the local Foothill Fliers and Colorado Select hockey teams at Littleton’s Edge Ice Arena on April 15.

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Gold-medal winner Nicole Hensley returned to the south Jeffco area for a skating event and to meet her fans on April 15. She signed autographs for a long line of fans such as 11-year-old Emily Levesque.

FAST FACTS Nicole Hensley played in three Olympic games for Team USA. In her time on the ice she faced 13 shots on goal. She saved all 13. takes hard work, focus and training.”

Hensley’s hockey career took a serious leap forward when she started playing with the Colorado Select team as a junior, which provided her a window to the world of college hockey. From there, she played at Lindenwood University until she graduated, and then took a job coaching there.

The process of making the US Hockey team included attending camps periodically throughout the year where she was evaluated against the top talent in the country and if the staff likes what they see, the player is invited to be part of the team.

Getting accepted to the Olympic team is an experience Hensley remembers in both great detail, and not at all.

“They said to me, `Congratulations, Nicole,’ and I don’t remember anything after that because I started crying,” she said with a laugh. “From there, we spent the six months

Nicole Hensley skates with Foothills Fliers and Colorado Select players at the Edge Ice Arena. leading up to the Olympics living and practicing together in Tampa, Florida.”

As for receiving the gold medal after defeating Canada, Hensley remembers a lot of screaming and crying and hugging, with the most powerful moment coming when the National Anthem started playing.

“When the music started playing, it felt like there was nobody else but the 23 of us on the ice,” she said. “We all just stood there watching our flag go up.”

Everything since the ceremony has been a blur of traveling and media events, and she’s looking forward to getting back to her coaching

job at Lindenwood.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re a girl or a boy. It matters that you work hard,” said Gabe Gauthier, director of the Foothills Fliers. “When you’re an athlete, you have to identify what the best path is for you.

And Nicole is a great role model for the kids.”

Hensley has already made an impact on all the young players who lined up for her autograph after her speech, like 10-year-old Hayden Blom.

“I really liked getting to hear her story and getting to spend some time with her,” Blom said. “I’m going to work hard, never give up, and make it to the Olympics someday.”

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Mines places second in Clean River Design Challenge Students design a machine to remove trash from urban waterways

Colorado School of Mines’ Team Go with the Float stands with their project during round two of the Clean River Design Challenge on April 10. The students won second place in the competition for their design.

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Perhaps in another five years or so, current engineering students may see the designs of one of their academic projects working to clean up trash in Colorado’s waterways.

And, theoretically, it could be because of the work they did for the Clean River Design Challenge.

The competition “is a really great opportunity for them to take what they learned in the classroom and apply it to what they may do in a future career,” said Lauren Berent, the events and volunteer coordinator with The Greenway Foundation.

The Greenway Foundation created the Clean River Design Challenge as a competition for higher education students to design and develop an instream machine that can remove trash from Colorado’s urban waterways.

This year, students from the Colorado School of Mines (Mines), Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU) and the University of ColoradoDenver (UCD) participated in the competition.

Students enjoyed the competition because it provided them with the hands-on experience of following a

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“We got to figure it out on our own,” said Mines student Henry Myers.

The competition had two rounds. In December, eight teams presented their concept designs to a panel of judges.

Six of those teams were awarded $1,000 to move on to round two — create a working, scaled model of their design.

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built flume on April 10 at the Bureau of Reclamation Hydraulics Lab at the Denver Federal Center Bureau of Reclamation.

Mines had two teams make it to the second round of the competition.

Team Go with the Float consisted of environmental engineering students Morgan Farmer, Jayce Stricherz and Mason Manross; mechanical engineering students Evan Lukens, Bud Ortega and Adiya Saginova; and civil engineering student Dan Scott.

Team Dream Stream consisted of environmental engineering students Ian Miller, Daniel Martinez and Brielle Asato; and mechanical engineering students Myers, Brenden Aleksivich and Zhongwei Teng.

“It was interesting to see the other students’ projects and how they solved the same problem in a very different way,” Farmer said.

Stricherz agreed.

“I feel like we did really well,” she added. “I’m really happy with the improvements from the first test round to what we presented today.”

Of the six teams that presented on April 10, three winners were announced: First place went to team WASSUP from MSU, second place

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But “all the teams were able to take something away from the experience,” Berent said. “It was a valuable experience for all.”

She added that every team, even those that didn’t place, should be “really proud” of what they accomplished.

Mines’ Team Dream Stream’s project performed nearly the way that the students wanted it to, Miller said.

“The proof of concept was definitely there,” he said, but added that the project still “needs a little tweeking.”

It was a fun, but difficult challenge, Martinez added.

They struggled with some prototype issues — testing in an actual river rather than the flume in the lab for the competition — and working within a limited budget.

At Mines, the Clean River Design Challenge was included in the last of a three-course series of classes.

The series “focuses on providing students with the soft skills that their future employers will value and desire,” said Robert Huehmer, the project advisor for the senior design capstone program at Mines, “such as communication, project management and fabrication.”

In addition, the Clean River Design Challenge allowed the students the opportunity to work together as a multidisciplinary design team, consisting of environmental, civil, electrical and mechanical engineers, Huehmer said.

“It’s much more representative of what they’ll see in the workplace,” he said.

Working as a team was the best part of the project, Teng said, adding that everybody was able to contribute their individual strengths to the project.

“It was neat to work with and learn about hydraulics,” Aleksivich added.

“The hydraulics of the project was new to me as a mechanical engineer.

But for Asato, the field work required was the best part.

“I enjoy doing things outdoors,” she said.

“I don’t mind getting dirty or wet to do the testing and sampling. That’s something I’d want in a career as an environmental engineer.”

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Jeffco EDC celebrates 25 years, honors companies Miller Coors received the top honor, the Pioneer Award

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Jefferson County businesses were recognized for their contribution to the county April 11 at the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation’s 25th annual Industry Appreciation Awards breakfast held at the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities.

“As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this event, business is thriving in Jefferson County,” said Jeffco EDC board chair Liz Geislemann. “The Jeffco EDS’s work to promote and expand the county’s most innovative industries is paying off.”

According to Kristi Pollard, Jeffco EDS president and CEO, the organization facilitated projects in 2017 that will create more than 2,100 primary jobs and $149 million in capitol improvement.

“The companies we honor today have helped fuel this outstanding economic growth and are continuing to build Jefferson County’s future,” Pollard said.

The top recognition of the morning, the Pioneer Award, was given to MillerCoors Brewing Company — founded 145 years ago in Golden. The award is given each year to a Jefferson County company that demonstrates a pioneering attitude within its industry and among businesses in the county.

“MillerCoors pioneered the beverage production industry for not only the state but the nation,” Pollard said.

“It’s long-term commitment to Jefferson County has catalyzed the industry as one of our six leading growth sectors.”

Heather Bulk, president and CEO of SAS Manufacturing based in Arvada, accepts a Business Recognition Award from Jefferson County Commissioner Libby Szabo at the 25th annual Jefferson County Economic Development Council Industry Appreciation Awards.

Jefferson County Commissioners Tina Francone, Libby Szabo and Casey Tighe present Bill Dillaman, plant manager at Miller Coors in Golden, with the Pioneer Award on April 11.

PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER Bandimere Speedway in Morrison was also recognized with the top honor of the Genesis Award for the Economic Developer of the Year.

Four businesses were recognized for showing growth in primary employment, sales and/or capital investment in the last year — Zimmer Biomet Spine, of Westminster; Pilatus Business Aircraft, of unincorporated Jefferson County; SAS Manufacturing, of Arvada; and PICOCYL, of Golden.

SustainAbility, of Arvada, was recognized with the Community Champion Award for its efforts to influence and improve the quality of their community.

Other honors included the Innovative Technology Award given to Trimble Inc., of Westminster; and the Chairmans Choice Award given to Greg Stevinson and Denver West

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Farewell to Del Longtime Golden barber dies at 89

Along with being a longtime barber, Miller was a man of faith and a dedicated family man, an ambassador for the Golden Chamber of Commerce, an avid Broncos and Rockies fan and a singer with a passion for the outdoors

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CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM “Del Miller was a fantastic Goldeaving a barbershop on a main nite,” said Gary Wink, former president and CEO of the Golden Chamber street, like Del’s Tonsorial of Commerce. Everybody “just loved Parlor and Barbershop in him.” downtown Golden, is part of Miller bought Del’s what makes a small Tonsorial Parlor and town a small town, Barbershop in 1954 said Goldenite Bill when it was across Robie. the street from its Visits to the barcurrent location. bershop “turned into He moved it to 1210 a social experience Washington Ave. in more than anything the early 1970s and at else,” Robie said. that time, also started “That’s why Del serving women. In (Miller) had so many the mid-1990s, Robie friends in Golden.”

Delmer R. Miller Julie Clauson and his wife bought it from Miller and their of Lakewood died on Del Miller’s daughter daughter, Barb Robie, April 5 from a trauwho was hired on by matic brain injury Miller just prior, has sustained from a fall managed it since. Two on March 24, the day years ago, Barb Robie after his 89th birthpurchased it from her parents. day.

Miller “was done with owning it,” “My dad oozed goodness from every Barb Robie said, and Bill Robie added pore of his body,” daughter Julie that “he just wanted to enjoy cutting Clauson said. “He was so social (and) he was passionate about anything that hair.”

Although Miller had intentions to has a lot of spirit.”

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work for the Robies for only one year after they had purchased the shop, he ended up retiring 10 years later — having done the trade for 49 years.

Barb Robie has fond memories of staying late after the shop closed to train with Miller.

“He took me in right out of beauty college,” she said. “Without him, I wouldn’t be the barber that I am today.

He taught me all the tricks of the trade.”

Miller taught her how to do all the styles from the 1950s and 60s — flat tops, high and tights, Princetons, etc., she said.

“He put so much pride in his customers,” Miller’s son Tim Miller said. “He had so much respect for the people who came in to use his services (and) he made sure they received the best.”

Del Miller was born in Marion, South Dakota, in March of 1929 and worked on the family farm until he graduated from high school. He attended Freeman Junior College and majored in music. He found his way to Sioux Falls where he opened a bakery named Delmer’s Doughnut Bar. Because he was raised Mennonite, Miller served the country as a conscientious objector. This brought him to Colorado where he worked in the psychiatric ward at Denver General Hospital. One day, he was asked to cut the patients’ hair and, even without having any training in it, he found that he enjoyed it. So, Miller and pursued his formal training at Emily Griffith Opportunity school and became a barber.

It was at about this time when Miller met the love of his life Ruth Eigsti. They married after six months of courtship on June 25, 1955.

Miller didn’t have a lot of money to

Del and Ruth Miller celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. The two met in Denver and married after six months of courtship on June 25, 1955.

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take her out, so most of their dates had to be free or inexpensive, Clauson said. She recalled her parents telling her of a time that Miller rented a row boat and took Ruth out on a small lake in Denver while he played the ukulele and sang to her.

He always helped out around the house, and, in fact, enjoyed cleaning, Tim Miller said. He catered to his wife’s every need, Tim Miller added.

Del and Ruth were married for nearly 63 years. They raised two children, Clauson and Tim Miller, and enjoyed four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A favorite activity for the Millers was to go backpacking in Colorado’s mountains.

“We’d backpack to a lake and usually, we’d be the only ones out there,” Clauson said. “He always had great spots to go to.”

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carefully, Clauson said, because he didn’t have a lot of days off, being a business-owner.

But one thing about the backpacking trips, though, is that “he didn’t skimp on the food,” Tim Miller said. “It was that German in him.”

The siblings remember catching trout for dinner and enjoying a fullspread breakfast of pancakes, bacon and eggs — all cooked on an open fire.

Del Miller had four brothers and he starting singing at a young age with his brothers in a quartet called The Miller Boys. They performed all over South Dakota and continued to sing together in adulthood.

“Every time we had a family reunion,” Clauson said, “The Miller Boys would sing together again.”

Miller eventually joined a quartet called The Menno Four, but most recently, for the past 15 years, he sang for the MountainAires chorus and a barbershop quartet called The Grace Notes.

Along with that, because of “his beautiful tenor voice, he was hired to sing at many weddings and funerals,” Clauson said.

Miller attended The Bridge Church at Bear Creek, formerly the Bear Creek Presbyterian Church, in Lakewood for 25 years.

“He served as a Deacon and sang for many years in the choir,” Clauson said. “He read the Word every day, at-

Del Miller started singing early in life with his brothers in a quartet called The Miller Boys. Pictured, from left, is Del Miller, Elroy Miller, Merle Miller and Dennis Miller.

As part of its E-Days celebration, the Colorado School of Mines would have a beard judging contest and Golden’s three main barbers would be the judges each year. Pictured judging the contest in 1965, from left, is El Hetrick, former owner of Golden’s Metropolitan Barber Shop; Del Miller, former owner of Del’s Tonsorial Parlor and Barbershop in Golden; and “Doc” Havens, who worked at the former Slick’s Barbershop.

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tended a men’s Bible study and church faithfully, and volunteered at every opportunity.”

If there were such a title as Primer Ambassador with the Golden Chamber of Commerce, it certainly would have gone to Del Miller, said Megara Pullen, who knew Miller for about 15 years when she became an ambassador with the chamber.

“He was a lovely extrovert. He was never grumpy, or had a bad day, or said an uncharitable word,” Pullen said. “He set an example of profes-

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The chamber’s ambassadors reach out to the new members and answer their questions or assist them with any of their chamber-related needs, said Carol Ann Bowles, organizer of the chamber’s annual Olde Golden Christmas event, who met Miller in 1992.

“They take them by the hand, and show them the way,” Bowles said. “Del Miller was the face of the chamber. To me, he was an ambassador all the time.”

Miller could be seen at almost every chamber event — from ribbon cuttings

and open houses to luncheons and special events. And, Bowles added, he always registered in person for these events simply to say hello or sit and chat to catch up.

Jayne Byle, a former chamber staff member, knew Miller for about 30 years, she said, and estimated that he had been involved with the chamber for at least 30 or 35 years.

“Everybody loved Del, and Del loved everybody,” Byle said. “He always had a smile on his face and was eager to help.”

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The law was inspired by Arvada resident Grace Hoyt, 7 with a rare disease, posterior column ataxia with retinitis pigmentosa. This means that she has poor balance, she is legally blind, and she does not feel pain.

“Not feeling pain has been the hardest part of her condition to manage,’ said Susan Hoyt, Grace’s mother, in testimony supporting the bill.

“Gracie has had many, many infections in her short life. She has been hospitalized about 15 times, always for some type of infection. Some of these infections were very serious, even requiring amputations of some of her fingertips.”

Hoyt continued to explain that her family has relied on infectious disease doctors to manage her daughter’s infections and find medications

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Hoyt encouraged members of Congress to consider her daughter and other children and adults with rare diseases when making their votes.

“The idea that we would withhold critical healthcare from a child to protect a business made no sense to me,” Zenzinger said.

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Hope House 5K supports self-sufficiency programs The race is an official BolderBOULDER qualifier race STAFF REPORT

The Hope House 5K and Fun Run will be 9 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at Lake Arbor Park in Arvada.

Last year over 300 attended the event that is both family friendly and competitive as it is an official BolderBOULDER qualifier race.

The course features a paved trail, and the Fun Run will take place after the official 5K. The morning also includes fun activities for kids, including a bounce house, three live PJ Masks characters, face painting and the

ever-popular Diaper Dash.

“We absolutely love the support that Arvada has shown us since we first opened our doors 15 years ago,” said Lisa Steven, founder and executive director of Hope House. “When the community shows our teen moms that they believe they can change their future, it encourages them as they work hard toward self-sufficiency.”

Hope House of Colorado was named the Nonprofit of the Year by the Arvada Chamber earlier this year. It is an Arvada-based nonprofit organization that offers free self-sufficiency programs to parenting teen moms.

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The 2017 Hope House 5K and Fun Run brought over 350 people to Lake Arbor Park in Arvada.

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s a writer, I frequently peruse job boards and listings for contract or freelance opportunities. Sometimes I’ll contract with a comALCHEMY pany for a certain number of hours per week or for a specified purpose, such as setting up a website or blog. Most often, I work on a projectby-project basis, sometimes more than one for different clients.

Most of my work Andrea Doray comes from referrals, but, to keep my business pipeline healthy, I check for potential opportunities on the job boards. Recently, I

saw a posting for the type of work of I do. It was a full-time permanent position, so I was about to skip on to the next posting when something in the job description caught my eye.

Postings typically include the types of skills they seek in candidates and, usually, the numbers of years of experience with these skills, often stated as a range such as five to seven years of experience with social media, for example. This job description did that.

What followed next, though, stopped me cold. The job description did ask for five to seven years of experience, with this qualifier: “Preferably, no more than seven.”

Hmmm …

At first, I didn’t know what to make of this, and I skimmed through the rest of the posting for a clue. But,

ultimately, I came to the conclusion that this company wanted employees of a certain age … a certain younger age. In the absence of other qualifiers (which I did not find), not only is this type of bias distressing, it’s also pretty blatantly illegal.

For baby boomers such as I am, this story is all too common. Among the many “-isms” that affect society, ageism is one that hits home for many people of my generation. There are, of course, concerns that we “older workers” (and it pains me to use that term) are outdated and more expensive. However, the opposite is also true, along with some clearly definable benefits of hiring these older workers.

For example, according to U.S. News & World Report, such employees bring both deep experience and confidence

T LETTER TO THE EDITOR Another look at those student protests Have you wondered how many students walked out of school for a so-called gun protest with a clear workable plan in mind? Watching and reading news reports I did find a few, but most did not.

Are students being pushed into the far-left gun grab agenda? Few of their demands would decrease gun violence.

Why is it they are not walking out to protest distracted driving, this kills more students than gun violence.

According to the National Safety Council, 23 percent of all crashes are

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due to cell phones, translating into 1.6 million cell phone car crashes per year. By conservative estimations, cell phones and texting while driving account for about 5000 deaths per year.

Far more than school shootings. Why not the same outrage when a child is shot in the inner city?

Why is it that in so many interviews some of the students could not answer the simplest questions about the problem, while others were articulate?

Probably typical of student protests.

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Opening day to moving day, the cycle of life continues

his past weekend, we moved our oldest daughter out of the basement and into an apartment. And, though we had done this before, this one felt different; this one feels final.

In one of my more recent HITTING “father of the HOME year” moments, she had asked us a few weeks ago if I thought it was a good idea for her to move out. My answer? “Yeah, I think it’s about time.”

And no, I did not mean that to sound like “thank God, it’s about time!” All I Michael Alcorn meant was that, in the grand scheme of things, 22 year olds move on — there is a time, in the cycle of life, that a child should and, usually, wants to leave the nest.

When I was 22, I lived at home for the semester that I was student teaching, and moved out the day after graduation.

We’re right in the middle of one of the great cyclic seasons right now!

No, I don’t mean spring time and warmer weather and all that — for

one thing, we didn’t really have a winter worth mentioning this year, and, for another thing, winter hasn’t let go yet (you’ll be thinking about this some time Friday night/Saturday morning!) No, I mean, of course, the changing of the sports cycle!

Baseball is just starting up, so the Rockies are, of course, infuriatingly inconsistent. In the meantime, the Nuggets season just came to a close, and the Avalanche are in the playoffs (hopefully, still, by the time you read this). It’s a changing of the guard.

For that matter, part of what is frustrating about how the Nuggets ended their season this year was that, in failing to make the playoffs, they violated a cycle. Last season, they ended up in ninth place, one spot out of the playoffs, with one of the youngest rosters in basketball. In the normal cycle of things, that team from last year should have matured, gotten stronger, and had a relatively easy time getting into the playoffs this year. Instead, they ended up in ninth place, one spot out of the playoffs. Not how it was supposed to go.

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to their jobs. Mature workers are also loyal and dependable. Entrepreneur says that hiring older workers can help businesses maintain a reliable, dedicated workforce and provide a significant cost savings for both the short and long term. The magazine lists efficiency, organization, and communication skills among the valuable experience such employees bring immediately to the job.

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o anyone who follows the news, it would appear the industry itself is under attack.

Whether claims of “fake news” leveled by the president or cuts to already lean newsrooms, newspapers and media organizations are now in the rare position of making headlines.

The most recent round GUEST of layoffs at The Denver COLUMN Post led to that paper’s editorial board pubLisa lishing a rebuke of its Schlichtman hedge-fund ownership, which on April 8 became a Page 1, above-the-fold story in The New York Times.

The Post’s editorial, which ran under the headline, “News matters: Colorado should demand the newspaper it deserves,” was courageous and serves as a rallying cry for journalists around the country and in our own state who fear for the future of their profession — and, more importantly, fear for the future of our democracy if the newsroom cuts the industry has seen over the past quarter century (when one in every four positions disappeared) continue.

News organizations now find themselves thrust squarely in the middle of a public debate over the value of news and the role newspapers play in the communities they serve.

It’s a conversation that every newspaper needs to have with its readers, community leaders and its supporters

and detractors, and the Colorado Press Association wants to be the catalyst behind that public dialogue.

That’s why the CPA, in partnership with the Colorado Broadcasters Association and the Colorado Media Alliance, is sponsoring the first-ever Colorado Journalism Week April 16 to 22.

The purpose is to celebrate and honor the hard work and ideals of Colorado’s working press and to shed light on what is perhaps the most significant challenge our news organizations have ever faced.

The power of community newspapers, whether publications that are monthly, weekly, daily or online only, is often best demonstrated when journalists hold our public officials accountable and demand that government business be conducted openly and transparently.

According to industry research, about 85 percent of what could be called “accountability journalism” is produced by newspapers.

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In addition to fulfilling that watchdog role, newspapers also serve their communities when they publish stories that would go untold unless reporters pursued them — stories that shed light on compelling issues such as drug addiction, poverty and crime, stories that provide readers with information about how their taxes are being spent or how a bill in the state Legislature will affect their healthcare options.

And then there are those humancentered stories that reveal the fabric of our communities — stories about the independent business owner who is working hard to keep the doors of his store open as more and more customers are lured to shop online, the teenager born to an immigrant family who overcomes great odds to earn a full-ride college scholarship, the

cancer survivor who sets out to climb every fourteener in Colorado.

This list of stories simply highlights the content journalists produce every day in communities across Colorado — communities lucky enough to still be served by a local newspaper.

And the question I find myself asking, especially during a week that is dedicated to Colorado’s working press, is this: If not for local journalists, who would be writing these stories?

It’s a question that reinforces the value of community journalism.

Newspapers exist to inform and educate citizens about what’s occurring in their local communities, and on our best days, the stories we tell ignite change and spark public debate.

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Eugene “Gene” Allison March 8, 1930 – April 11, 2018

Eugene “Gene” Allison, loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully April 11, 2018, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, from Alzheimer’s disease. Gene was born on March 8, 1930, in Natty Flats, Texas, in his Grandma Lawrence’s east room.

He attended school in Texas, and then served in the Army in the Korean Conflict. After his return from the service, he went to Tarleton State College and then received his engineering degree from Texas A&M, and his master’s in Public Administration from the University of Northern Colorado.

He worked as an engineer for the Bureau of Land Management and retired in 1988. Gene loved country music, western movies, cooking, and above all family. He helped to care for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a loving and devoted husband.

Gene was preceded in death by his mother, Josie Allison (Lawrence), his

father, Joseph Earl Allison, his step-mother Desla “Babe” Allison (Camp), his sister Mildred and brother Frank, and his son Robert.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Allison (Young), his son Mark and daughter in-law Lisa, his granddaughter Alexis and grandson in-law Seth, and grandsons Eli and Andrew, great grandchildren, Joey, Phoenix, River, and Bodhi, and his siblings, Gaylord, Fred, Jackie Sue, Jimmy, Jerry, and Sherry. Gene is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements have been made by All Veterans Funeral & Cremation, 3200 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Gene will be interred at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver on April 20, 2018 at 9 a.m. Procession starts at 8:45 a.m. sharp at staging area A. In lieu of flowers, any donations may be made in Gene’s name to the Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge or the charity of your choice.

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employees tend to be less dependent on supervision and able to get the job done correctly without asking as many questions; and, 4) older workers can save money in the long run by simply helping to avoid costly or timeconsuming mistakes.

I like to think that I fall into the reliable, dedicated, experienced employee category, and, so far, my status as an “older professional” has only been an issue on a couple of occasions.

But I don’t think I’ll be offering up my 20+ years of leadership, communication, and wisdom to any organization fixated on, preferably, no more than seven years of experience.

them, means this is the middle of a sub-cycle known as “testing season” [duhn duhn duh!]. For our middle child, this cycle is fraught with uncertainty, because next year is her senior year, and all that that entails; and the youngest is getting ready to go to middle school, which is just fraught. But, no matter how comfortable or uncomfortable, successful or unsuccessful, happy or despondent each kid is at school, school comes to an end. The cycle moves on.

I think it’s a challenge, sometimes, to recognize the cycles of life, and to be wise to their implications. We

Andrea Doray is a writer who has heard similar stories from many of her baby boomer contemporaries. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

get into trouble when we deny those cycles, and try to hold on too tight to a situation that we are comfortable with or love (consider the spectacle of the amazing, but aging, athlete hanging on for one last year). Or, worse, when we try to unnaturally force our way into cycles that we’re not quite ready for (see: Ball basketball family).

Don’t fight the natural progressions of life. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I must go finish that other odious cycle: the tax season.

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

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Admittedly, I did some protesting as a student with good intentions, even if I had not fully thought out the problems.

Had the adults had done their jobs properly and followed up on information presented to the authorities; we would not have had most of these problems in the first place, and we would not be playing games with the Second Amendment. Students have a right to feel safe in school, who can blame them for being angry with adults?

William F Hineser, Arvada Some points about PERA In the March 29 edition, in letters to the editor, a couple letters suggested Colorado let PERA go bankrupt; as if they, and the

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Actual compensation is set by vote of the legislature and signature of the governor.

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Last year the Colorado Sierra Club hosted its first Earth Day event at the Colorado Capitol, and will be hosting another event this year on April 21. The event is an opportunity for people with a passion for protecting the planet to get active and learn about sustainable living.

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Earth Day events encourage activist attendees Cities offer education on sustainable living options

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here’s a lot that separates and divides people, and it seems like the list is ever-growing — everything from religion to politics and economic status.

But there’s one thing everyone has in common — everybody lives on the same planet.

Keeping the Earth strong is of vital importance, and in the decades since Earth Day was first created in 1970, the need to protect the planet has only grown.

Area celebrations have also grown.

Lakewood’s annual free Earth Day Celebration is bigger than ever this year. The Anythink Library on York Street in Thornton is hosting a special Tween STEAM Club virtual reality Earth Day event. The Colorado Sierra Club is organizing a gathering at the state Capitol for the second year in a row, and Greenwood Village’s Curtis Center for the Arts is hosting an art exhibit centered on the sustainability of the planet’s environments.

In other words, Earth Day has become a celebration and call to action

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Items can be dropped off at the following locations: 4601 DTC Blvd., No. 100, Denver, CO 80237 950 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood 840 Kinner St., Castle Rock 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Westminster, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave., Denver For more information, including what items are accepted, visit www.dmarealtors.com/ewaste-recycling-day. for everyone, everywhere. Because the planet’s health affects everyone.

“We want to bring the voices of the community together,” said Hillary Larson, communications coordinator with the Colorado Sierra Club.

“It’s important because we know that so much environmental injustice happens in places where residents’ voices aren’t heard.”

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EARTH DAY EVENTS PLANNED IN THE AREA ON APRIL 21 Denver State Capitol 200 E. Colfax Ave. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.sierraclub.org/colorado Greenwood Village Curtis Center for the Arts 2349 E. Orchard Road 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.greenwoodvillage.com/ culturalarts Lakewood Lakewood Heritage Center 801 S. Yarrow St. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.Lakewood.org/EarthDay Westminster Barnes and Noble 9370 Sheridan Blvd.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.stores.barnesandnoble. com/store/2718 Westminster Center Park 4801 W. 92nd Ave. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.cityofwestminster.us/ specialevents For other events in the area, visit www.eventbrite.com/d/co-denver/earth-day-events.

o many artists first discovered their talent and passion for the arts in school. That might have been in the arts module during elementary school, or maybe a ceramics class in high school.

That was certainly the case for Christopher Nelson, who got his first taste of the art world when he had work displayed in the Arvada Center as part of the Jeffco Schools Foundation High School Art Exhibition.

“I had several great teachers in middle and high school who pushed for me to get past my personal barriCOMING ers as an artist,” Nelson ATTRACTIONS remembered. “Some of my defining moments happened around this time, and getting my work displayed at the Arvada Center was a major experience for me.”

Green Mountain High School graduate Nelson is part of the foundaClarke Reader tion’s show again, but this time, he’s got his own exhibit.

For the 47th year, the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., is hosting the Jeffco Schools Foundation High School Art Exhibition, through May 13. Nelson’s exhibition “Shapeshift” is the Alumni Exhibition, and Roy Anneberg’s “Juxtapimages” is the Teacher Solo Exhibition.

The student exhibit this year features more than 400 works from 23 Jeffco high schools, all located in the center’s 6,000-square-foot Main Gallery. Students have created work in a variety of mediums, from traditional painting and photography to 3D printers and sculptures.

A current art teacher at Lakewood’s Carmody Middle School, Anneberg’s exhibit is culled from a variety of mediums, including drawing, collage, acrylics, oils, mixed media, digital imaging, and even ceramics.

As an artist, Nelson explores the process of creation and textures of materials. He said he blends methods like sculpting and painting, and he created a lot of new pieces specifically for the exhibit.

He thoroughly enjoys the process, and focuses on putting himself into each piece.

“I don’t work on a piece if I’m not feeling it. That doesn’t mean I have to be enjoying the process, but I have to feel something,” he said. “Being a part of this show is unlike any other for me. I don’t know how this experience can be topped.”

For information, visit www.arvadacenter. org/galleries.

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very year, since 1934, students at Colorado School of Mines host “E-Days” or “Engineering Days” for a weekend full of traditions and fun. From the Ore Cart Pull and Trebuchet Contest to a Tesla Coil demonstration and Field Day, E-Days is a chance for campus to take a beat and for students to apply their ingenuity to unique campus activities.

Here are a few of the sight from E-Days 2018.

Blaster enjoyed some of the green grass of Civic Center Park, after the long walk down Colfax, while School of Mines students who also made the walk participated in a brief rally.

Colorado School of Mines students make their way east along Colfax Avenue on April 13, led by Blaster the school mascot, for the annual Ore Cart Pull walk to the capitol building. The march from Golden to Civic Center Park in Denver is a school tradition.

— Photos courtesy the Colorado School of Mines

A Tesla Coil performance on Friday, the 13th was hopefully not unlucky for one person inside the cage being struck by lightning, during the annual E-Days activities.

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Club will host an event outside the state Capitol, featuring yoga, live music by the Broadcast, an opening ceremony by Four Winds Native American Council, and guest speakers including Olympic gold medalist and coach Justin Reiter, Tay Anderson and Colorado state Rep. Joseph Salazar.

The day will also include a beer garden, children’s zone, vendors and local merchandise, as well as thousands of people passionate about protecting the planet and reaching a 100 percent clean energy future.

Last year, attending exceeded 13,000, and organizers are expecting more on Saturday.

“There are a lot of things happening on a federal level that are really negative,” Larson said. “We want people to be reinvigorated and keep staying active, and that’s what we hope to inspire at the event.”

The organizers behind Lakewood’s annual Earth Day at the Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St., event are also aiming for attendees

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fragrant than others, but a night at the theater is a pretty safe bet.

to be activated by what they learn.

“By teaching sustainable living, we want Lakewood residents to be proactive about employing more environmentally friendly living options,” said Senior Sustainability Planner Lynn Coppedge. “We want to expand people’s view of what sustainable living can be.”

Similar to the Sierra Club event, Lakewood’s, which runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 21, will feature live music. Local artists Scott Slay and the Rail, the Intuit Band, and Matt Rouch and the Noise Upstairs will join more than 50 vendors focused on climate change impacts, solar energy, bicycle safety, healthy eating, protecting wildlife, eco-shopping, recycled art, and locally grown food. There will also be an electric vehicle expo and sustainable backyard demo.

“Attendees can learn about everything from xeriscaping to caring for bees, chickens and goats,” Coppedge said. “It’s really important we have neighbor to neighbor interaction on issues like this, and creating these connections is one of our biggest goals.”

Greenwood Village is joining the festivities with an event of their own on April 21, but its Earth Day acknowledgment extends through This year, the Equinox Theatre Company is bringing back Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney’s “Refer Madness: The Musical.” Performances will be held through April 28, with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights at The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. in Denver.

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This art piece is part of Greenwood Village’s “Our Planet” exhibit, on display through the end of April.

There are 54 pieces on display, tackling everything from pollution and soil erosion to recycling and water usage.

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the end of the month in its “Our Planet” exhibit.

“A local artist named Bob Doyle reached out to us about doing a show based on sustainability,” said Chris Stevens, cultural arts manager at Greenwood Village. “The exhibit we set up allows artists to explore what’s happening and what might be done to address the sustainability of the planet.”

There are 54 pieces on display and they tackle everything from pollution and soil erosion to recycling and water usage.

No matter what event one attends, the goal is to come away eager to do their part for the planet.

“More than anything, I want people to become aware,” Stevens said. “We should all take action on behalf of Earth.”

Inspired by the infamous 1936 film of the same name, the musical comedy takes a satirical look at the uproar caused by clean-cut young people getting hooked on marijuana, which leads to the dangers of jazz, sex and fighting. Some of the hilarious tunes include “Down at the Ol’ Five and Dime” and “Listen to Jesus, Jimmy.”

In 2010, Equinox presented the show, and brought it back in 2011 to sold-out shows. And since the Equinox is in its 10th season, the company is bringing back the first musical it produced as a company. Tickets and information at www.EquinoxTheatreDenver.com

well-known and has inspired everything from literature to film. And now the Arapahoe Philharmonic is taking a swing at the work. “The Magic Flute” will be performed at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, at Fisher Auditorium on the Englewood High School Campus, 3800 S. Logan St. Founded in 1953, the Arapahoe Philharmonic is among the longestestablished continuously operating musical resources in Colorado. The orchestra’s musicians are volunteers with a core of compensated section principals who provide technical leadership and help ensure the performances are top of the line. For tickets and information, visit www.arapahoe-phil.org.

Craig Robinson at Comedy Works It’s entirely possible you may not recognize Craig Robinson’s name when you see it on paper, but if you’ve been a fan of comedy movies or television shows for the past decade or so, you’ve had him on your screen. He was one of the secret weapons of “The Office,” and also starred in “Knocked Up,” “Pineapple Express,” and “This is the End.” He is currently fighting the supernatural on Fox’s “Ghosted.” Now Craig Robinson will be spending the weekend at the Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place in Greenwood Village.

He will be performing at 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14, and 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 15.

Audiences are guaranteed for an evening of laughs, and hopefully Robinson will get to showcase some of his musical talents, because the man can sing.

To get tickets, visit www.comedyworks. com/comedians/craig-robinson.

The magic of Mozart’s flute The opera “The Magic Flute” was one of the last things genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote before he died. The piece premiered on Sept. 30, 1791, and Mozart was gone by Dec. 5 of that same year.

Yet the show remains one his most

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Big Thief at the Bluebird Last year, Brooklyn’s Big Thief released one of the most quietly devastating albums of the year with their sophomore album, “Capacity.” The group, made up of Adrianne Lenker (guitar, vocals), Buck Meek (guitar), Max Oleartchik (bass), and James Krivchenia (drums), created a sonic world of folk and rock full of warmth and stark melodies. All of this is anchored by Lenker’s songwriting, which is stunningly incisive and personal.

Audiences can hear Big Thief work their magic at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24. Lenker uses her songs to tell stories, and standout tracks like “Mythological Beauty,” exemplify what a startling talent she is. This is a show you really shouldn’t miss. Go to www. bluebirdtheater.net for tickets.

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

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Arvada man creates cannabis-infused beer Keith Villa aims for a more social way of consuming marijuana

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After living in Belgium and earning his Ph.D. in brewing science, Keith Villa came home to Colorado and created Blue Moon Brewing Co., a brewing company that put a focus on Belgian-style beers — part of the Molson Coors family.

Now, in retirement after 32 years of service to Molson Coors, Villa is aiming to create yet another cutting-edge beverage.

“I’m ready to introduce another high-impact brand to the industry again, this time with a new line of custom cannabis-infused craft beers,” Villa said. “Today, the opportunity and the demand are here, inviting Americans to enjoy a more social way of consuming cannabis by drinking rather than by smoking it or through ingestion of edibles.”

After retiring in January, Villa, a longtime Arvada resident and graduate of Pomona High School, immediately started working on launching his business, Ceria Beverages based in Arvada, with his wife, Jodi. Among the company’s goals this year is to be the first to introduce a line of cannabis-

infused non-alcoholic craft beverages containing THC, a key psychoactive chemical from cannabis plants that affects how one feels by creating the “high.” This will be the first cannabis beer to contain THC. Ceria’s beverages will be designed to deliver a user experience with the same onset time as alcohol.

The new brew will follow a skill system similar to the ski slopes, with a green leaf for low-level THC and a double black for the most intense experience. A green leaf would give a similar buzz to a low-alcoholic beer such as Coors Light; a blue would be similar to a standard craft beer with a 5 percent ABV such as a Blue Moon; a black would be comparable to a double IPA with 10 percent ABV; and a double black would equal something like a Samuel Adams Utopias beer, which clocks in at 28 percent ABV. To deliver the psychoactive experience, Ceria is partnering with Ebbu, a cannabinoid research firm based in Evergreen.

“We have always loved what Keith stands for — great-tasting mainstream beers that really kickstarted the entire craft beer movement,” Jon Cooper, CEO of Ebbu, said. “We are honored and thrilled to partner with Keith, Jodi and Ceria to bring this groundbreaking new product to cannabis consumers in legalized states.”

Villa’s plans for a cannabis-infused beverage with” top-quality craft beer taste” will be offered in legalized

Arvada couple Keith and Jodi Villa co-founded Ceria Beverages, which is producing the first cannabisinfused nonalcoholic craft beverages containing THC. SHANNA FORTIER

marijuana states by the end of 2018 in at least three strengths — light, regular and full-bodied — with a variety of sensations. Consumers must be at least 21 years old.

Ceria is currently in the administrative phase — figuring out logistics and legalities of bringing the brews to life.

“Ceria will be brewed just like an alcoholic craft beer to maintain its beer taste and aroma, but will then be de-alcoholized prior to the infusion of cannabis,” Villa explains, noting that it is illegal to have a product with both alcohol and THC. The Villas are enthusiastic about their new entrepreneurial venture and know their way around a brewery.

The Villas, both University of Colorado graduates and native Coloradans, note that the new brand, whose name is currently being developed, will also be less caloric than traditional beer, due to the elimination of alcohol.

Keith Villa started studying cannabis when it was legalized for recreational use in Colorado four years ago.

“I was against it at first, but I started reading about this plant and its benefits in a number of situations,” he said. “There were a lot of really great things written about it. So I changed my outlook and started saying that it’s an interesting plant. Plus, it’s a cousin of hops, which is a main ingredient in beer.”

Villa sees his new brews as alternatives to alcohol in a social situation.

“So many people are drinking less alcohol for health reasons,” Villa explained. “Others don’t like the taste.

On the cannabis side, you will see smokable things, but you can’t sit with your friends all night smoking away or eat a whole bag of gummies. It’s a need for an alternative to alcohol and at the same time a more social way to enjoy cannabis.”

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Storytime in Golden Annual Rocky Mountain Storytelling Conference

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Stories connect us all.

This is true of a small child spellbound by a bedtime tale, or a business worker who adds a winning personal touch to their presentation.

So it should come as no surprise that storytellers themselves enjoy connecting together — such as at the annual Rocky Mountain Storytelling Conference, April 20-21 in Golden.

The public is invited to attend the conference, to hear some of the best oral storytellers in the world, and maybe even work on their own skills.

The conference is headlined by Storytelling World Award Winner Lyn Ford, a fourth-generation storyteller whose roots as an African-American from Appalachia. She will be performing 7-9 p.m. on April 20, presenting some of her “Home Fried Tales” about her work as a storyteller, author, educator, mentor and yoga laughter coach. Three other storytellers will also perform, in an event that is suitable for children 10 and older.

April 21 activities includes workshops, classes and more storytelling performances. That evening from 7-9 p.m. there will be a story slam — competitive storytelling — around the

For those with the traditional concept of the Revolutionary War that of Minutemen, Lexington and Concord — “Independence Lost”

by Kathleen DuVal will be an eyeopener.

The Jefferson County League of Women Voters Nonfiction Book Club’s May selection covers the mosaic of activity along the Gulf Cost around the time of the Revolution, outside the 13 rebelling colonies.

DuVal uses composite characters to explain the role of the British loyWorld Award Winner Lyn Ford, a fourthgeneration storyteller whose roots as an African-American from Appalachia (Affrilachian) inspire her “Home Fried Tales,” will headline the Rocky Mountain Storytelling Conference, April 20-21, in Golden. COURTESY PHOTO theme “World Changing.”

Tickets are available for just as much story as you’d like — the Friday Evening Concert, the Saturday evening Story Slam, or the whole Conference that includes Concert and Slam.

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CLUBS 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.

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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 Optimist Club: 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Windy Saddle Café, 1110 Washington Ave., downtown Golden. The primary activity of the Golden Optimist Club is our bicycle recycle program. We fix donated bicycles and offer them for donations at reasonable prices -- $20 for an adult bicycle and $10 for a child’s bicycle. Helmets given free with every bicycle sold, and locks also available for sale. For someone who cannot afford these

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low prices, we will give away the bicycle, helmet and lock.

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.

MOPS: 9-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month through May at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 13151 W. 28th Ave., Golden. A safe and welcoming place where all moms can share their hopes, fears, and insights. There will be childcare for children from birth to age 5. Go to http://www. stjohngolden.org 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 303233-4099). 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, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303-985-8937.

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.

Wheat Ridge Historical Society: 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the red brick house at Historic Park, 4610 Robb St., Wheat Ridge. Social begins at 7 p.m.

Info: 303-421-9111 or www.wheatridgehistoricalsociety.org.

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 from 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 from 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 Matt Weller 303-480-5220 or 303-908-7165.

Buffalo Toastmasters meets from 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: 6:45-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Mimi’s Restaurant, 14265 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Do you communicate with confidence or are you

worried about your next presentation or job interview? First three meetings free.

Contact John Googins, VP of Education, 303-547-0084, john.googins@gmail.com; or Jean Kelly, president, 303-560-4827, jean.kelly@rrcc.edu.

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 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join.

Kinship Caregiver Support Group: 10 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday of each month at Community First Foundation, 5855 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada. Contact Carrie Savage at 720-799-9254 or kinship@ ccdenver.org.

Kiwanis Club of Lakewood: noon Wednesdays at the Egg and I, 7830 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Weekly programs pique the interest of members and guests. Lakewood Kiwanians support projects including Lakewood High School, Lakewood Elementary playground, Catch-a-Calf, Alive at 25 Teen Driver Education, Jefferson County Business Education Alliance, Ronald McDonald House, Colfax Marathon, Kuddlez for Kids, Write Stuff School Supplies, Donations for Hurricane victims in Texas, plus many more. Volunteer as little or as much as you want. Contact Kathryn Williams at 812-599-3339 or go to http://kiwaniscluboflakewood.org/ 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 720-722-FOOD (3663) or email foodpantry@nac-denver.org. Go to http://www. nac-denver.org/foodbank.html.

Order Sons of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

The Addams Family, a Musical Comedy: 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, April 26-28 and 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 28 at Red Rocks Community College Theater, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood.

Tickets: www.tinyurl.com/ RRCCTickets.

“Appalachian Spring” and “Ballerinas by Degas”: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 28, and 2 p.m.

Sunday, April 29 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Two Ballet Ariel original ballets close out the season. Go to www.balletariel.org or call 303945-4388.

Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The 39 Steps: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and 2 p.m. through April 29 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.

The Electric Baby: runs through May 4 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with matinées at 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m.

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

Sundays in the Park with George: through May 6, Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Show times: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 1 p.m. Wednesday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets: http://arvadacenter.org or 720-898-7200.

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

Wednesday and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Call 720-8987200 or go to https://arvadacenter.org/senseand-sensibility.

MUSIC

Beethoven for Dinner: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 19 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Concert by the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: www.lakewoodsymphony. org or 303-9877845.

Edmar Castañeda Trio: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 20, Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Tickets: 303-987-7845 or www.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Enchanted Bookshop: 7 p.m. Friday, April 20, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 21 at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Go to http://www.coloradoacts.org.

Malone’s Clubhouse Grill, 14455 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Comics April 25 include Nancy Norton, Chris Voth and Talon Sauceman. For the April 26 show, comincs include Sam Adams, Dr. Kevin Fitzgerals and Al Goodwin.Bob Meddles will host both shows and tickets are available at Eventbrite.com using the keyword: ARVADA.

Rocky Mountain Storytelling Conference: Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. Theme is “Change the Story, Change the World.”

Concert at 7 p.m. Friday kicks off the event, and Story Slam at 7 p.m. Saturday wraps it up. The conference lasts from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, with workshops, classes and storytelling. Go to www.rmstory.org.

Composers’ Gala Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Faith Lutheran Church, 17701 W. 16th Ave., Golden. Showcase of new music for organ, choir and hand bells. Presented by the Denver Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Go to www.agodrmc.org.

Comedy Night in Arvada: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at

Lakewood.org/LCCPresents Stratus Chamber Orchestra’s “Awakenings:” 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27 at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood; and 7:30 p.m.

April 28 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Info: 303-388-4962 or www.AugustanaArts.org.

FILM

Lifetree Café: Public Education Graded: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 at Peace Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Go to http:// LifetreeCafe.com.

ART

Eco Crafts with Kids: 1-2 p.m.

Saturday, April 21, Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 6-12. Registration required: arvada.org or 720-898-7405.

Zoom into Nature, Photography Workshop: 7-8:15 p.m. Saturday, April 28, Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Bring your camera. Registration required: arvada.org or 720-898-7405.

Teen Time: DIY Terrariums: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 28, Standley

Spring Bear Creek Conservation Project, Fishing Contest: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28 at Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. A program of Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Breakfast and lunch provided.

Help restore a nearby riparian area by planting willows, cottonwoods and other native plant, then enjoy a three-hour fishing contest. RSVP to georgefr@aol.com or 303-902-9827, and also register at http://www.lakewood.org/BCLPEvents/.

Go to www.cutthroatctu.org/.

Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Info: 303-235-5275 or www.jeffcolibrary.org.

WRITING/READING

Stories from Wartime: series that looks at the combat experience in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Presentations at 6 p.m. select Wednesdays through April 25 at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.

Registration required; go to https:// arvadacenter. org/education/storiesfrom-wartime. Final date: April 25, “The Complexities of Commemoration.” See www. regis.edu/warexperience for more details.

EVENTS

Kids Clothing, Toy Sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at Kids Discovery Days Preschool, Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Info: www.facebook.com/ kidsdiscoverydays Lions Club Gazebo Dedication: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21 at Vanover Park. The gazebo, purchased

in partnership with the City of Golden, commemorates Golden’s veterans. The event will also commemorate 100 years of Lionism nationally, while the Golden Lions Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Go to visit www. goldenlionsclub.org.

Earth Day Celebration: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 21 at Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. Info: https:// lakewood. org/earthday.

Eco-Fair and Shred Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, Hutchinson Elementary School, 12900 W. Utah Ave., Lakewood.

Old latex paint, old electronics and more will be taken by various recycling organizations.

Lego Play and Build: 3-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 21, Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Info: 303-235-5275 or www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Foothills Colorado Crop Hunger Walk: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, Clement Park. 5K charity walk provides food, water and education to those in need. All money

goes to nonprofit food banks: Action Center of Jefferson County, Arvada Food Bank, Love, Inc. of Littleton, CWS Global, and The Sheridan Food Pantry. Go to www. crophungerwalk.org/littletonco Make Something: Book Purses: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, April 23, Arvada Library, 8525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Info: 303-235-5275 or www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Lib Lab: Building With Food: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, Arvada Library, 8525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Info: 303-235-5275 or www.jeffcolibrary.org.

If You Have a Penny: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Info: 303-235-5275 or www. jeffcolibrary.org. Kids ages 5-8 will go on a saving and spending adventure to learn about money.

Hands Dirty Feet Wet-Outdoor Nature Playdate: 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 24, Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required: arvada.org or 720-898-7405.

Stories from Wartime: series that looks at the combat experience in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Presentations at 6 p.m. select Wednesdays through April 25 at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Registration required; go to https://arvadacenter.org/education/stories-from-wartime. Dates and topics are April 25, “The Complexities of Commemoration.” See www.regis.edu/warexperience for more details.

Life of Gen. John J. Pershing: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 at Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St., Golden. Info: www. goldenhistory.org/ Lego Play and Build: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave. Info: http://jeffcolibrary.org.

Dia de los Niños: Aztec Masks: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, Arvada Library, 8525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Info: 303-235-5275 or www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Movie Time: Paterson: 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, April 26, Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Info: 303-235-5275 or www.jeffcolibrary.org.

OSHA VII Workers Memorial Day: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood.

Rocky Mountain Education Center event honors workers who have died on the job. Info: Joan Smith, 303-914-6420 or joan.smith@ rrcc.edu.

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April 28, Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave. Info: http://jeffcolibrary.org.

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Casino Night: 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 27 at Table Mountain Inn, 1310 Washington Ave., Golden. Horse Protection League fundraiser will help provide new fencing in Arvada’s Churches Ranch’s turnout fields. Go to www.thehorseprotectionleague.org. Call 303-216-0141.

Lego Play and Build: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, Arvada Library, 8525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Info: 303-235-5275 or www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Aging Together Senior Resource Fair: 9 a.m. to noon Friday, April 27 at Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 28th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Info: 303-689-4595 or www.seniorresourcefair.org.

Discovery Play: 11:15 a.m. to noon Friday, April 27, Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Info: 303-235-5275 or www. jeffcolibrary.org.

A Pollination Conversation: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, April 27, Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required: arvada.org or 720-898-7405.

Dia de los Ninos: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday,

Simply Sacred Living: Mini-Retreat for Women: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at St. John’s Episcopal Church,13151 W. 28th Ave., Golden. Go to www.stjohngolden.org All About Clouds: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 28, Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required: arvada.org or 720-898-7405.

Spirits for the Future Gala: 5-10 p.m.

Saturday, April 28 at Denver West Marriott, 3344 Meade St., Denver. Fundraiser for St. Bernadette School, of Lakewood. Info: https:://aesbid. org/elp/spirits Chirp Chirp-Impromptu Bird Walks: Sometimes you just feel like you need to get out and enjoy nature. If you like bird walks and want to join fellow birders on short-notice bird walks, sign up to the Chirp Chirp list Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. A notification will be sent by email or text no later than 24 hours prior to the bird walk. Go to https://arvada.org.

Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance (across the

ETHICS IN BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON

The Rotary Club of Golden, the Golden and West Metro Chambers of Commerce, and the Golden Civic Foundation cordially invite you to join us for the thirteenth annual Ethics in Business Awards Luncheon.

FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2018, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. SHERATON DENVER WEST HOTEL 360 UNION BLVD., LAKEWOOD Two organizations will be honored, one for-profit and one non-profit, for leading the way in business ethics, integrity, and civic and social responsibility.

The nominees for this year are:

For-profit: American Appliance Barrels & Bottles Brewery Connects Workspace Earth Treks Golden Golden Real Estate Hike Doggie, LLC Morningstar Senior Living

Natural Grocers

by Vitamin Cottage Sherpa House Restaurant & Cultural Center Spyderco Knives Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza

Not-for-profit: Buffalo Bill Days, Inc Foothills Art Center

Golden Community Commons Golden Oldy Cyclery & Sustainability Jefferson Center Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Leadership Golden Alumni Association Miners Alley Playhouse Neighborhood Rehab Project

For more information, go to www.goldenrotaryethics.org or contact Jerry Lovejoy at (720) 383 4342

Help honor ethics in business!

street from Beau Jo’s restaurant). Contact Gertrude at 303-902-6794.

HEALTH

Ladybug Love: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Friday, April 20 at Natural Grocers Green Mountain, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Learn what steps to take to protect lady bugs. Call 303-986-5700 or go to www.naturalgrocers.com Earth Day Celebration: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22 at Natural Grocers/Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Free nutrition classes and Earth Day activities. Info: https://www. naturalgrocers.com/ store-location/arvadanorth-wadsworth/ Celebrate Earth Day: all day Sunday, April 22 at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood.

Free reusable grocery bags with any purchase. Go to www.naturalgrocers.com/ events.

To Bee or Not to Bee: 10-1 p.m. Sunday, April 22 at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Learn about becoming a beekeeper (10-11 a.m.); the importance of native bees and how to attract them (11 a.m. to noon); and the importance of the honey bee through history, religion and mythology (noon to 1 p.m.). Go to www.naturalgrocers.com/events.

Creating a Healthy Home: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 28 at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Learn about toxic compounds in your home and how to create a healthy home environment. Go to www.naturalgrocers.com/ events.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at Lakewood Police Department, 445 S. Allison Parkway.

Unused over-the-counter and prescription medication will be collected and disposed of properly. Needles, sharps, mercury thermometers, oxygen containers, pressurized canisters, illicit drugs, chemotherapy and radioactive substances cannot be accepted.

Community Wellness Fair: 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at Golden High School, 701 24th St., Golden. Go to http://goldenrotary.org/fair.

Emotions into Devotions: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 29 at Damselfly YogaSpa, 12500 W. 58th Ave., Unit 102, Arvada. Go to www. damselflyyogaspa.com.

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

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Marketplace ANNOUNCEMENTS Instruction Summer Music Camps at Rockley Music ---It’s the Summer To Sing!

Two half-day singing camps (M-F, 9am-Noon), June 18-22 (“Lions and Mermaids”) and July 23-27 (Kids Broadway Heroes) for ages 8-12.

Also, several vocal workshops for Teens and Adults beginning April 28th.

Contact Singer and Vocal Coach, Cindy Williams, at 303-250-5902 for more info.

And to register, contact Liane @ Rockley Music, 303-233-4444.

Misc. Notices OPOCS SINGLES CLUB-55 PLUS A CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Social hours monthly 4-6p Lakewood Garrison st Grill 2nd Tues of the month Hostess Carol @ 720-839-7707 Lakewood Chad's 4th Tuesday of the month Hostess Darlene @ 720-233-4099 4th Thursday Denver - Baker Street Pub 8101 East Bellview Host Harold @ 303-693-3464 For more info and a monthly newsletter call JoAnn membership chairman 303-751-5195 or Mary President @ 303-985-8937

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A GREAT EIGHT SIGN TO COLLEGES

Pole vaulting is challenging event to master

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Green Mountain High School had eight student-athletes sign their National Letter of Intent on April 11. Back row: Gabe Goodman, Zach McCaslin, William Rollins and Drake Troyer. Front row: Annalie Janus, My-Yen Nguyen, Opal Perez and Shannon Carroll.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BY THE NUMBERS

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Hits including a homer and three RBI for Golden’s Noah Mitchell in a 5-4 win over D’Evelyn on April 14.

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Runs in the fifth inning as Alameda wrapped up a 17-5 mercy rule baseball victory over Arvada on April 9.

3

Of the top four finishers were Ralston Valley players as the Mustangs won the Jeffco 5A girls golf tournament on April 11 at Indian Tree Golf Course.

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Goals for Lakewood’s Evan Woods to lead the boys in the 5A Jeffco Lacrosse League.

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Hits, three RBI for Ralston Valley’s senior Niklavs Levensteins in a 7-4 baseball win over Lakewood on April 14.

Standout Performers Billy Wahl, Ralston Valley The sophomore singled home the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning in a 4-3 baseball win over Dakota Ridge on April 10.

Tyler Mattingley, Faith Christian The senior pitched a 5-inning no-hitter, walked one and struck out 12 in a 10-0 win over Jefferson Academy on April 14.

In the second game of the doubleheader, Mattingley went 2-for-3 in a 3-0 win.

Jenna Colombo, Arvada West The senior collected the game-winning goal in a 1-0 girls soccer triumph over Lakewood on April 10.

Trey Towndrow, Green Mountain The sophomore had a pair of goals and an assist in a 4-3 boys lacrosse win over Conifer on April 11.

Lexi Mueldener, Ralston Valley The junior took medalist honors at the Jeffco 5A girls golf tournament held April 11 at Indian Tree Golf Course with a 3-over-par 77.

Myria Garcia, Lakewood The sophomore had two goals to spark a 3-0 girls soccer victory over George Washington on April 13.

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

oungsters take part in different sports growing up. Some sports turn out to be enjoyable and fun but others are avoided.

For me, track and field is a sport which I enjoy watching and I admire the competitors. However, when you are small, slow and can’t jump, track isn’t an OVERTIME ideal endeavor.

Pole vaulting is one of the events at a track and field meet that most people like to watch, but it appears very difficult to do, especially after watching a practice session last week.

Jim Benton “I still question whether kids like pole vaulting or not,” said Legend pole vault coach Kevin Carberry. “It is very challenging. A lot of people like it because it looks neat, it looks cool but it is one of the more technical events.

“I say this not in a bad sense but anybody can go run. Don’t get me wrong, there is technique and there is improvement in running. Anybody can go long jump. You can’t just grab a pole and jump. There’s a little bit more to it.”

Pole vaulting can be scary. Sprinting down a runway, planting a large pole and vaulting 12, 13, 14, 15 feet in the air, turning over the bar and then coming down into the protective pads has built in dangers. Pole vaulters have often been called daredevils.

“You are running into a wall with a stick,” said Chaparral pole vault coach Tom Ellis.

Chaparral’s Justin Sandberg, who has the second highest vault in the state this season, hurt his lower back when he landed short on the pads near the pit during a practice session at the school on April 11.

Paramedics were called but he was transported by his dad for medical attention. Sandberg suffered no fractures and the measures were taken as a precaution at practice. He is expected to be compete this week.

“Yes, like all sports there can be risks,” said Ellis. “The entire pole vault community works hard to make it as safe as possible for athletes. The padding has got much better and bigger. All coaches are required to take online safety courses.

The athletes are weighed in at meets and all poles are checked to meet the safety requirements for competition.”

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Max Manson of Monarch has the state’s top vault for boys at 16-feet-10 inches. Sandberg is second at 15-2.

Alex Argust of Cherry Creek is tied for fourth at 14-0 while Chaparral’s Connor Quinlan, who has gone over 15 feet during the indoor season, was sixth at 13-8.

In the girls pole vault, according to the Colorado MileSplit, Mia Manson of Monarch has the top vault at 12-8.

Legend’s Lauren Jarossy is third in the rankings at 12-4.25. Avery Viegregger of Valor Christian has the sixth best vault at 11-6 with Morgan Adsit of Douglas County and Ana George of Cherry Creek tied for eighth at 11-2.

Pat Mason, father of Max and Mia,

still holds the state’s boys pole vault record of 17-7.5 while competing at Aurora Central in 1986.

The girls state record is 13-9, set in 2016 by Andrea Willis of The Classical Academy.

Sandberg and Quinlan are seniors and both have their sights set on the Chaparral school record of 15-6 held

by Davis Butte.

“Pole vaulting is fun,” said Quinlan. “It is the challenge about it because you are never going to be as good as you can be. There’s always something to work on. It’s the challenge of getting better and beating yourself.”

Ellis points out that Sandberg and Quinlan are different but capable of reaching the school record.

“Justin has real good body control with his gymnastics ability and he has a real good vertical leap,” said Ellis. “He can dunk a basketball. That helps. You still have to jump. Connor

is all speed and technique. They are two different types of jumpers. Both these kids could get that record this year. Once a kid gets over 15, it’s kind of like a mark in high school. You’re like in the top like 1 percent of high school vaulters in the country.”

Jarossy, a junior, has given up club gymnastics during the track season to concentrate on improving as a pole vaulter. She has only been vaulting for 18 months.

“Pole vaulting in my opinion is a combination of speed, strength and body awareness,” said Carberry. “Obviously athleticism plays a big part in that. Lauren has done exceptionally well and is on the accelerated path.”

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

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Green Mountain boys lacrosse scores late to upset No. 10 Conifer

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAKEWOOD — Green Mountain sophomore Trey Towndrow’s laser shot late in the fourth quarter April 11 gave the Rams’ boys lacrosse program something it couldn’t get last year … a victory over rival Conifer.

The Rams (5-3, 1-1 in Class 4A Foothills League) scored an impressive 4-3 victory over the defending conference champions at Trailblazer Stadium.

“It’s really big,” said Towndrow, who scored a pair of goals. “We needed this one being our first conference win and moving forward with it.”

The Lobos, ranked No. 10 in the latest CHSAANow.com 4A boys lacrosse poll, easily handled Green Mountain 16-3 last season. Conifer (3-5, 0-2) got out to a good start with an 8-5 victory over two-time defending 4A state champion Valor Christian, but since that win the Lobos have lost 5 of 6 games.

“There are so many teams that have upset other teams we didn’t know what was going to happen,” Towndrow said. “Obviously, Conifer was really good last year and lost some good seniors. Every team is different every year.”

The difference in the first of a boys lacrosse triple-header Wednesday at Trailblazer Stadium was the goaltending by Green Mountain’s Ryan Burdi.

The junior shut out the Lobos until Conifer sophomore Hayden Lieberman scored back-to-back goals with under six minutes to play in the third quarter.

Green Mountain led 3-0 in the second half, but three straight goals tied things up with less than 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter. However, the Rams’ defense and Burdi didn’t allow

another goal in the final minutes.

“Our goalie (Ryan Burdi) is probably the best goalie in 4A,” Green Mountain coach Nate Hallahan said.

“He is doing a really good job leading our defense.”

Hallahan admitted his squad is having problems scoring goals at times, but the Rams’ offense put just enough in the back of the net against another solid goalie performance by Conifer junior Rocko Fillweber.

Junior Tanner Wagner scored the lone goal of the first half to give Green Mountain a 1-0 lead. Towndrow and senior Ben Fonte extended the Rams’ lead to 3-0 early in the third quarter before Conifer made its run.

Conifer senior Kyle Butler tied the game at 3-3 with 9:56 left in the fourth quarter before Towndrow put in the final goal of the game.

“Give the ball to #2 and do something with it,” Hallahan joked talking about drawing up the eventual gamewinning goal by Towndrow.

“He is a special athlete and becoming a better and better lacrosse player for sure.”

Conifer has an uphill battle to repeat as conference champions with two league losses already. Rival Evergreen (8-1, 1-1) defeated the Lobos 8-6 before spring break.

“We’ve just got to get back to physical, hard practices,” Conifer coach Dak Riecke said about regrouping after the Lobos’ fifth loss in six games.

“We’ve got to get back to the drawing board and what we know … the basics of lacrosse.”

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

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LAKEWOOD — It wasn’t perfect, but Dakota Ridge’s boys lacrosse team was good enough April 11 to stay perfect on the season.

The Eagles improved to 9-0 on the season by handing Lakewood, ranked No. 8 in the latest CHSAANow.com Class 5A boys lacrosse poll, its first loss of the year. The Eagles jump to No.9 in the April 16 rankings.

“I think it was really cool for Jeffco,” Dakota Ridge coach James Foote said after the Eagles’ 13-11 victory at Trailblazer Stadium. “It was really cool as a conference to have an 8-0 team and 7-0 team get after it. It wasn’t the cleanest one by any means. It was fun.”

Dakota Ridge kept a slim lead for the majority of the 5A Jeffco League opener for both teams. The Eagles’ largest lead was four goals, but the Tigers (8-1, 1-1 in league) trimmed it down to one goals several times throughout the offensive game.

Senior Samuel Arfsten had a pair of goals for the Eagles. Dakota Ridge’s strong junior class poured in the rest of the Eagles’ 11 goals with Drew Eickelman and Carson Langfield scoring four goals each.

“I wasn’t really surprise,” Langfield said of the wide-open game. “Lakewood is strong offensive and we knew it would be an offensive game. Our defense performed when we needed them and we came out with the win.”

Lakewood looked to make one last push midway through the fourth quarter with goals from juniors Kegan Hufford and Evan Woods to cut Dakota Ridge’s lead to 12-10 with 5:23 left to play. However, Langfield stepped up with a huge goal with 2:32 left to push

Lakewood junior Pierce Holley, right, prepares to fire a shot on goal as Dakota Ridge senior Gavin Gines (4) defends during the Class 5A Jeffco League game April 11 at Trailblazer Stadium. The Tigers suffered their first loss of the season in a 13-11 defeat to the still-undefeated Eagles.

Lakewood freshman Nolan Hoefner, right, tries to win a face-off during the Tigers’ conference showdown with Dakota Ridge on April 11 at Trailblazer Stadium. Lakewood suffered a 13-11 loss.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS the Eagles’ lead back to three goals.

The Eagles had to play shorthanded in the final quarter with Eickelman suffering an apparent ankle injury.

Lakewood remarkable junior class scored all 11 of the Tigers’ goals. Hufford, Jacob Brunner and Pierce Holley scored three goals each. Woods finished with two goals. It wasn’t enough

as Lakewood suffered its first setback of the season.

“I think our message was that it isn’t fun to lose. It doesn’t feel good,” Lakewood coach Eric Seelbach said.

“We’ve just got to move on.”

Seelbach said he thought the Tigers were “undisciplined” on defense as Lakewood gave up a season-high 13

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Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper proclaimed April 16-22 as Colorado Journalism Week at the Colorado Press Association’s annual convention in Colorado Springs on April 13.

With several hundred attending his keynote lunch remarks, Hickenlooper said it was a critical time to honor the work of journalists.

“There has never been a greater need than now for what you do,” he told the crowd of mostly journalists.

“I worry all the time that President Trump has attacked many of the foundations of the democracy — the judiciary, the FBI, the CIA — but he’s probably been most relentless attacking the press.

“Those attacks, while they haven’t broken the fabric of our Constitution, have weakened it.”

The governor’s proclamation invoked the words of President James Madison: “A people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives” and said “an informed constituency is essential to a healthy democracy.”

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Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper proclaims that April 16-22 as Colorado Journalism Week, during the 2018 Colorado Press Association Annual Convention on April 13 at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs.

PHOTO BY THOMAS COOPER/LIGHTBOX IMAGES the Colorado Press Association, said the proclamation would kick off a year of advocacy.

“This is not about one week,” Raehal said. “This is a launching pad for a year of talking about journalism — about what journalists do and why their work matters. It’s about what the forefathers put in the First Amendment. We need to talk about this in

our cities and towns.”

In partnership with the Colorado Broadcasters Association, and the Open Media Foundation, Colorado Journalism Week celebrates and honors the hard work and ideals of Colorado’s working press.

During Colorado Journalism Week, news organizations are being encouraged to engage their communities on

social media using the hashtag #RealNewsCO, so the public might better understand people behind newsgathering and journalism.

During his lunchtime speech, the governor spoke to the critical nature of journalists’ work.

“When people begin to doubt everything they read, there’s a willingness to distrust any news organization,” Hickenlooper said. “That’s when the when the corporations of great size, the individuals that control huge amounts of wealth begin to have a greater level of control over the decisions made by this country.

“We accept this at our own peril.”

During a question-and-answer period that followed his talk, Hickenlooper was asked what the state could do to help The Denver Post, which laid off more than two dozen newsroom employees on April 9 — the latest round of several layoffs during the past several years required by its hedge-fund owner.

“The last thing anyone wants is for the state of Colorado to own a newspaper,” the governor said, adding that neither could the state provide tax breaks or financial resources for another entity to buy the newspaper.

“Maybe I could be useful connecting potential financial investors,” the governor said.

The Denver-based Colorado Press Association is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the newspaper industry.

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