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Capitol report: Recapping major bills in 2019 Affordable housing, sex ed, family leave saw developments

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With power in both houses of the Legislature and the governor’s office, Democrats this year led lawmakers into some sweeping changes, as well as hard-fought battles that left the party short of some goals.

A major overhaul of Colorado’s oil and gas rules turned the state’s focus away from encouraging production and made public safety and the environment a top priority, handing local governments new authority to regulate drilling.

And the much-mentioned “red flag” bill — which allows firearms to be temporarily taken away from people deemed a significant threat to themselves or others — passed after an even more partisan debate than last year’s version faced. And it still faces a conservative-backed court challenge.

A laundry list of other notable bills came up during the 2019 legislative session, the four-month part of the year when state lawmakers pass bills. It ended May 3.

Sex ed curriculum updated After much public opposition, Democrats’ effort to strengthen sex education requirements succeeded.

The law does not require schools to teach sex education, but if they do, schools must address topics including birth control and pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease prevention, consent, and abstinence, according to state House Speaker KC Becker, D-Boulder.

Already-existing law had outlined “comprehensive” sex education standards, but the new law makes some updates on consent and healthy relationships, House Democrats have said.

The 2019 proposal, House Bill 191032, spurred panic about teaching of the sex acts or practices of LGBT individuals, but the law’s text does not require that.

It does mandate that sex ed include information that is “meaning-

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The law also bars shame-based language or gender stereotypes.

In 2013, the Legislature passed the “comprehensive” standards in connection with a grant program to support teaching sex education, but it didn’t fund the grant. The new law gives at least $1 million annually to the program, and rural schools and public schools that currently don’t offer comprehensive sex education would be prioritized for the funding.

Late in the session, lawmakers amended the bill to maintain eligibility for charter schools for waivers that can exempt them from the comprehensive standards.

State Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert, R-Parker, said changes to the bill amounted to “a step in the right direction.”

“We heard from thousands of Coloradans that were concerned about this piece of legislation,” Holbert said in a news release. “The majority of Republican senators remain opposed to the bill and stand with a parent’s right to teach and raise their children as they see fit.”

Parents can still opt their kids out of sex ed classes.

Vaccine bill falls Colorado lawmakers abandoned legislation that would have made it harder to opt children out of vaccinations as time was running out in the legislative session with one day to go.

Colorado allows parents to opt children out of vaccinations for medical reasons with a doctor’s note. Those who object for religious or personal reasons can also submit a statement to be exempted.

House Bill 19-1312 would have limited the allowed reasons for a medical exemption. It would have also required those seeking religious or personal exemptions to initially apply in person at a local health department or the state health department.

“Republicans were not willing to let the vaccine bill come to a vote without hours and hours of debate, which would have prevented us from delivering on priority bills,” including health care and education, said state Senate Majority Leader Stephen Fenberg, D-Boulder, according to the Associated Press.

Drivers’ cellphone use slips by Senate Bill 19-012 would have made use of cellphones while driving — except with a hands-free device — illegal for everyone. Currently, state law bars anyone under 18 from using cellphones while driving.

It passed the Senate but didn’t make it to a full vote in the House, instead postponed indefinitely in the House Judiciary Committee.

Family leave yet to arrive The Democrats’ push to allow workers up to 12 weeks of paid family leave — to care for a sick family member, tend to a personal medical issue or take care of a new child — eventually lost steam, with lawmakers passing a study on the program instead.

The program would have required the state to collect a premium on each person’s paycheck, with employees and employers sharing the cost.

Someone earning between $12,001 and $20,000 a year would pay from $38 to $64 a year into the fund, and employees earning $60,001 to $80,000 would pay from $192 to $256, the Associated Press reported. Many in the business community opposed the program.

In its final form, Senate Bill 19-188 created a plan that will result in an independent analysis to be completed by December that will ensure a potential program would be “efficient” and “fiscally responsible” if passed, a news release by House Democrats said.

Death penalty survives Democrats also fell short in a bid to end the death penalty, a debate that was personal for state Sen. Rhonda Fields, an Aurora Democrat whose son was murdered in 2005.

Robert Ray and Sir Mario Owens were sentenced to die for the killings.

Lawmakers have tried before to repeal Colorado’s death penalty, which has been applied just one time in the past 51 years. Senate Bill 19-182 would have taken effect for offenses charged on or after July 1, 2019.

Democrats have a 19-16 majority in the Senate, but at least one, Fields, opposed the bill. At least four other party members hadn’t publicly committed to the repeal.

Putting money down Affordable housing gets a boost with the passage of two bills to increase the amount of money the state spends to drive the construction of less expensive dwellings.

House Bill 19-1228 passed in the state Senate to increase the annual amount the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority can spend on tax credits each year, according to a news release by Senate Democrats.

The amount, currently up to $5 million per year, will increase to up to $10 million from 2020 to 2024, giving incentive to developers to build more affordable housing in the state, the release said.

House Bill 19-1322 will transfer up to $30 million over the next three years from the state’s Unclaimed Property Trust Fund to the Housing Development Grant Fund, another news release said, to improve funding for affordable housing options in Colorado.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Law day to address topics for seniors, adult caregivers Seminar topics include Medicare, wills, estate planning, fraud and more STAFF REPORT

Seniors and adults facing challenges with aging parents are invited to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office’s 9th annual Senior Law Day. Seminars and workshops are planned on topics such as Medi-

care/Medicaid, estate planning, wills/trusts, end-of-life issues, powers-of-attorney, probate, conservatorship, guardianship, investment fraud and gun safety/ regulations.

County commissioners will present at one of the workshops, and attorneys and representatives from a variety of community resources will be available to answer individual questions.

The “Ask-an-Attorney” feature offers free 15-minute consultations.

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Registration is $10 and includes a continental breakfast, a midmorning snack, lunch, and the new Colorado Senior Law Handbook, a publication of the Colorado Bar Association. Payment must made by check or money

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

For more information, or to access the registration form, go to www.jeffco.us/2228/Senior-LawDay or contact Cary Johnson at 303-271-6970, csjohnso@jeffco.us.

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Tonight is the fifth in Golden Real Estate’s Sustainability Series. Previous sessions were about home insulation (January), home heating technology (February), solar power (March), and electric vehicles (April).

This month, the topic is sustainable renovation. Our presenter is an expert in sustainable practices when it comes to home renovation.

His name is Steve Stevens, and he has been my mentor regarding sustainable practices for nearly two decades.

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Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative in spotlight at forum Proponents, opponents weigh in as vote nears on possible growth limits

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Things are starting to heat up for the July 2 special election in Lakewood regarding the Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative, a citizen-crafted proposal that would cap permits for new homes to 1 percent of the existing stock per year and would require city council to approve multifamily projects of 40 or more units.

Residents packed Bear Valley Church for a Ward 5 meeting on May 4 to listen to opposing views of the initiative. Those who spoke in favor of the initiative included Cathy Kentner, who spearheaded the initiative, Rick Ash, a member of the Lakewood Advisory Commission, and Lakewood residents Linnea Hauser and Carol Baum. Those who spoke in opposition to the initiative included Tom Quinn, former Lakewood city councilmember and director for Alameda Connects, Trish Merkel, president of O’Kane Park Neighborhood Association, Tim Keady, a real estate broker at RE/MAX Professionals and a Lakewood resident and Troy Gladwell, president of the Colorado National Association of Housing and Redevelopment.

Here is a quick rundown of what happened at the forum.

The argument for Kentner said she and others got together to look at what other cities have success doing. The Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative was modeled after Golden’s growth cap ordinance.

In 1995, Golden residents voted to limit growth in residential dwelling units to 1 percent per year. She discussed a lack of green space and gave a rundown of what the initiative contains.

“It requires a pool for affordable housing, it preserves green spaces and it is sustainable economically and environmentally,” said Kentner.

Ash, who is a regular speaker at Lakewood City Council meetings, said he has owned a home in Lakewood

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The Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative requires City Council to hold a public hearing and vote to approve residential projects of 40 units, or more. New home construction would be limited to one percent per year if adopted.

Lakewood will send out voting ballots during the week of June 10 for a July 2 election. The election is mail only, and ballots must be returned to meet the July 2 deadline. Ballots can be dropped off inside and outside of the Civic Center at 480 S. Allison Parkway.

The election will cost the city around $300,000. More than 100,000 registered voters in Lakewood will receive a ballot. for nearly 24 years. He referred to the city’s comprehensive plan, which he says predicts that Lakewood’s population will grow to 199,000 people by 2035. There are around 155,000 people who live in the city now.

“If you think we have parking, traffic and crime problems now, imagine what things are going to be like when there are another 35,000 people living in this city,” said Ash. He said he’s not against development, but he’s against development that is going to ruin the quality of life in his or others’ neighborhoods.

The argument against Quinn discussed how Lakewood has added one housing unit for every three jobs from 2000 to 2015. He said that a lack of housing supply for workers increases traffic and air pollution, because people are coming into Lakewood to work, rather than living there to work. Quinn helped work on the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan that guides development and redevelopment in Lakewood. He said the city knew growth was going to take place in areas where it is happening.

“We’ve already done a lot in Lakewood. We are all smarter and stronger together than we are alone,” said Quinn. “Let’s work together on what we have to build a better community.

Let’s not take a sledge hammer to it with this initiative.”

Keady has lived in Lakewood for 50 years, and he’s been a real estate broker for 40 years. He said the initiative

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Cathy Kentner, the woman who spearheaded the Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative.

PHOTOS BY JOSEPH RIOS would cause citizens taxes to go up, and it would price out first-time home buyers. Keady believes the initiative isn’t necessary, because growth is already being addressed through the Lakewood Planning Department.

Around 85 percent of Lakewood is already built out, according to Keady. “(Lakewood is) respected around the metro area, and we’ve been known to be progressive. We are moving forward, and many feel that this initiative could be taking us a step backward,” Keady said.

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Changes to proposed budget will promote teacher training, campus safety School district to alter budget before June 6 adoption

BY CASEY VAN DIVIER CVANDIVIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On May 2, district leaders presented an overview of the proposed budget to the Board of Education, recommending revisions that prompted a nearly two-hour discussion among board members.

The overview showed a change in total state revenue compared to previous assumptions, which reflected policy changes made at the state level.

The state will provide an additional $2 million to support Tier B students, who are students with a range of disabilities, and $15.2 million to fund full day attendance for kindergarten students.

These revisions adjusted additional state revenue assumptions to $32.8 million and total expenditures to $41.2 million.

Not reflected in the total revenues are funds received in 2019 due to the passage of Measure 5A, a mill levy override, said chief financial officer Kathleen Askelson.

Those funds were expressed as revenue in a previous budget, but a portion of the sum has been saved to

go toward expenses in the 2019-2020 school year. This sum will fully finance the expenditures that the year’s state revenues do not, she said.

Pending negotiations In the coming weeks, the board will decide how much money to utilize for compensation, Askelson said, and in which ways to allocate those funds. She added that the board has made an effort to compensate district staff members every year to recognize those employees’ value to the district.

In the time preceding the board’s discussion, teachers, staff members and parents showed up to speak to the board regarding compensation.

“You tell me that you value your employees, but your budget doesn’t reflect that,” said Nancy McCanless, a member of the Jeffco Education Support Professionals Association (JESPA).

She explained her concerns that, for employees who are not new to the district, salaries will not increase comparably to the increase in the cost of living.

“You have just told long-term employees that we are not worth a raise,” she said.

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May 16, 2019

Pushups for charity Recruits from Jefferson County police departments raised money for Make-A-Wish Colorado

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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Polis urges wildfire vigilance amid milder forecast Governor cautions against ‘false sense of security’

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After an onslaught of raging wildfires in Colorado in 2018, this year’s fire season looks to be less severe, but state officials are urging the public not to let its guard down.

“I don’t want it to lure people into a false sense of security,” said Gov. Jared Polis, speaking May 7 at the state’s 2019 wildfire outlook briefing.

The event at Centennial Airport in unincorporated Arapahoe County, just south of Centennial, featured input from public safety officials who noted the wildfire season this year will likely be average to below average.

“Today, we’re looking at 130 to 140 percent of average snowpack,” said Mike Morgan, director of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.

“It appears (this year) will have aboveaverage moisture and below-average temperature.”

Rising population and climate change have caused wildfires and other natural disasters to become more costly, Polis said.

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Out of the 20 largest wildfires in Colorado’s history, five occurred in 2018, a fact sheet from the fire prevention division said. Thirteen happened since 2010, and all 20 occurred since 2000, according to the division.

The 2019 outlook is “considerably better” than at this point in 2018, the division said. Although a repeat of last year’s severity is unlikely, an average year sees more than 6,000 fires that burn more than 100,000 acres on state and private land, with large fires still occurring, according to the division.

In the Denver metro area, mountain communities in west Jefferson County bear risk because fires that start in vegetation can reach homes, Morgan said after his address.

“We’ve been asked if what happened in California can happen in Colorado,” Morgan said, referring to that state’s recent, especially destructive fire season.

“The answer is yes.”

Stan Hilkey, executive director of the state Department of Public Safety, joined other officials in a reminder that homeowners should take precaution.

“While we all do our part as emergency responders,” Hilkey said, “individuals need to take proactive steps in preventing wildfires as well.”

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West Metro Fire comes to settlement agreement with retirees Fire district was sued for allegations that it improperly distributed retirement money

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

West Metro Fire District, Tim O’Hayre and Ruth Brienza have come to a settlement agreement.

More details will be available soon, according to Brian Matise, the lawyer who represents the two.

“We’re still working out the details about (the settlement agreement), but in a couple of weeks we’ll be able to release more. Until we work out the terms, we can’t really comment on it,” said Matise.

O’Hayre, a former firefighter for West Metro Fire and Brienza, the wife of a former West Metro Fire fighter, filed a lawsuit against the fire district last year, alleging that the Executive Committee of IAFF Local 1309, a union for current West Metro Fire District employees and the district gave funds from a health trust to its current employees while the trust was being closed down. West Metro Fire said the money transfer was appropriate. O’Hayre and Brienza said retirees and dependents from the district were entitled to those funds instead.

Toward the end of last year, a Jefferson County District judge approved for at least 74 former West Metro Fire District employees to join the lawsuit.

What next?

As the settlement is put together, a notice with details about it will be sent out to those who joined the lawsuit. Following that, the court has to approve the claims in the settlement.

If the settlement is approved, then West Metro Fire and the Executive Committee of IAFF Local 1309 would be dismissed from the case, and members of the lawsuit will be sent claim forms detailing what they will be receiving.

Beneficiaries of the settlement will have a chance to submit any objections they have to it. If a beneficiary were to submit an objection, then they would have a chance to explain their decision in a hearing.

“I am very pleased that the retirees are going to receive the benefits they are entitled to,” said O’Hayre.

What happened to the health trust?

West Metro Fire created the health trust in 1996 to provide benefits to both active employees and qualified retirees until they turned 65 and could apply for Medicare.

Within that health trust laid the Retiree Health Account, an account created to hold funds for retiree health benefits and their beneficiaries.

Current and retired employees contributed to the health trust until West Metro Fire and trustees of the trust agreed to start the process of closing it down in March 2015. It was closed on Dec. 31, 2017.

The health trust was projected to fall behind by $15 million in funding, causing the move to shut it down, according to Ronda Scholting, a spokesperson for West Metro Fire.

The fire district agreed to provide retired firefighters with health-care benefits between 2015 and the end of 2017 as it was being closed down. The Executive Committee of IAFF Local 1309 was tasked with managing the health trust during the shutdown period. Court documents revealed there was about $1.7 million remaining in the health trust as of Dec. 31, 2015.

Assets in the Retiree Health Trust were not supposed to benefit the district, according to West Metro Fire’s trust fund agreement.

O’Hayre, a former firefighter for West Metro Fire and Brienza, the wife of a former West Metro Fire fighter, were seeking an accounting and restitution for all money that was in the health trust as of March 10, 2015 and any money that was added later.

West Metro Fire is a full-service fire department that serves over 250,000 residents in Jefferson County and Douglas County.

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Three teachers honored with crystal apples Golden Schools Foundation’s annual Teacher Recognition Award went to two from Mitchell and one from Welchester

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Birthdays, retirements and crystal apples.

The Golden Schools Foundation hosted its annual Teacher Recognition Award ceremonies on May 10 this year.

This year’s recipients are Patti Nielson, art teacher at Mitchell Elementary School; Rob Phillips, general music teacher Mitchell Elementary School; and Natalie Fish, a kindergarten teacher at Welchester Elementary School.

Each year, the school communities nominate teachers for the award, and the recipients are chosen by the Golden Schools Foundation. The foundation is an independent nonprofit organization that serves all of Golden’s neighborhood articulation schools. It raises and distributes funds to help all Golden students achieve excellence in education.

The foundation received 29 nominations this year. Along with the crystal apple recognition award, teachers

Natalie Fish, a kindergarten teacher at Welchester Elementary School, holds up the crystal apple she received as one of this year’s recipients of the Golden Schools Foundation’s Teacher Recognition Award.

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Rob Phillips of Arvada, general music teacher at Mitchell Elementary School, hugs his wife Debbie after receiving the Golden Schools Foundation’s Teacher Recognition Award during his retirement party on May 10.

receive $1,000 to be used in their classrooms.

At Welchester, Fish received the award during a special morning assembly that was attended by the entire school — about 270 students and their teachers. It doubled as a birthday celebration, and Fish was unaware she was the recipient of the Teacher Recognition Award until the crystal apple was presented to her.

Some people imagine a beach or an exotic, faraway destination as their happy place, but “this is my happy place,” Fish said. “I love the families and (the Welchester) staff. And my kids and the relationships I have with

them. I do it for the kids.”

Fish, 36, began her career as a teacher as a paraprofessional educator at the former Pleasant View Elementary School and joined Welchester in 2008. She plans on using the $1,000 to purchase a rug for group time — because she does not have one in her classroom — and will likely refer to the students for the rest of the funds.

Later that afternoon, Nielson and Phillips were surprised with their Teacher Recognition Awards during their retirement parties.

They each received a crystal apple, and the Teacher Recognition Award money will go toward Mitchell’s art

and music departments.

Nielson, 55, of Lakewood started teaching 32 years ago. She has always been an art teacher and her career spans numerous Jeffco schools, including Columbine High School from 1995-1999. She joined Mitchell 12 years ago.

Nielson’s favorite part about teaching is when students “create something they’re really proud of,” she said. “They accomplish more than they think they can.”

Her retirement plans include continuing to watercolor, learn to paint with oils and teach art lessons from her basement.

Phillips, 59, of Arvada, a Wheat Ridge native, started teaching in 1984, but then enlisted in the Marine Corps and served it for six years. He came back to teaching in Jeffco schools in 1990. He taught at Mitchell for 18 years.

Phillips is retiring from teaching, but has applied for a job with the Wyoming Army National Guard. If he gets the job, he will go on active duty for three years.

Phillips enjoyed his time at Mitchell and noted the school is a special community of wonderful, professional people.

But “without the kids, it’s just a job. You do it because you love kids,” Phillips said. “Teaching is the best job you’d ever love, but you’ve gotta love it.”

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STEM shooting: what is known so far

‘He was the perfect son’ Kendrick Castillo’s parents want the world to remember their son as someone special

STAFF REPORT

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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n her first Mother’s Day without her only child, Maria Castillo mustered the strength to get out of bed and into the shower, where she wept.

In the kitchen, eight teenage boys, friends of her son, cooked her breakfast. They added items to a bench, a makeshift shrine, with a few of her son’s favorite things: Dr. Suess’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” and Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree.” A pair of lab safety glasses. A pocket-sized, dark-green Jeep — the same color and model as the one parked in the driveway.

“He was the perfect son,” said Maria, a small woman with a gentle smile.

“He told me everything. He was my baby.”

Four days earlier, Maria and her husband John had lost their 18-year-old son, Kendrick Castillo, the sole fatality in the May 7 school shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch. Eight other students were injured in the attack.

The two suspects are in custody.

Classmates say Kendrick charged one of the shooters to protect other students. That didn’t surprise the people closest to him.

“He was one of the most genuine and compassionate people I have ever met,” said Mike Shallenberger, an engineering teacher at STEM who taught Kendrick all four years of high school, as he sat on the Castillos’ back porch.

“You don’t meet people like that but once in a lifetime.”

The afternoon of Mother’s Day, Maria stood near the front door of her southwest Denver home, tucked in a quiet neighborhood lined with modest single-family houses and spacious backyards. She softly greeted teenagers and parents and directed them to the living room, where John was tell-

On Mother’s Day, friends of Kendrick Castillo add to a makeshift shrine in his parent’s dining room. Castillo was killed in a shooting at STEM High School on May 7.

ALEX DEWIND ing stories of Kendrick to the intimate gathering.

Comfort food — trays of chocolate chip cookies, Kendrick’s favorite — and assortments of colorful flowers filled the kitchen and dining room.

They hugged. They cried. They honored Kendrick, a hero.

‘A lot of hopes and dreams’ Born March 14, 2001, Kendrick was an easy baby and boy with a loving temperament, his dad said. He was honest, not defiant. He respected his elders and always said “thank you,” “good morning” and “goodbye.”

His faith never wavered. Even at the fast-food Taco Bell restaurant, he would make sure to pray before eating.

“He respected and loved his mother so much,” said John, sitting on a chair on the back porch, tears welling in his eyes. “Any man in the world whose daughter ended up with Kendrick would, quite honestly, hit the man lottery.”

Kendrick’s love for robotics and engineering started early. As a young child he would dismantle his toys, inspecting every inner working, and put them back together in new formations.

Whenever he’d get a new gadget, he’d invite his friends over to share in his excitement.

Kendrick Castillo’s parents share photos of his last prom at STEM School Highlands Ranch. Castillo, who people describe as a mentor and friend to all, was killed in a school shooting on May 7.

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The father-son duo enjoyed weekend hunting trips, fishing trips and campouts. They never had much luck SEE CASTILLO, P9

Nine students were shot shortly before 2 p.m. May 7 at STEM School Highlands Ranch. Here are key details known to Colorado Community Media as of May 13: • STEM senior Kendrick Castillo was killed. Castillo was shot while trying to save others from one of the armed suspects, classmates have said.

• Eight students were wounded.

All students have been treated and released from area hospitals.

• Two suspects, both STEM students, were arrested. One is Devon Erickson, 18. He was booked on 29 counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count of firstdegree murder, according to court records. The other suspect is a juvenile. The sheriff ’s office is identifying the suspect as a female, but the suspect’s lawyer says his client uses male pronouns, such as “he.”

That suspect will not be identified

by Colorado Community Media unless charged as an adult by the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

It was not immediately known what charges this suspect will face.

• Authorities say two handguns were found at the scene during the early stages of their investigation.

No motive for the shooting has been given by authorities.

• Both suspects made their first court appearance on May 8. A second court appearance scheduled for May 10 was postponed until Wednesday, May 15, at the Douglas County Justice Center in Castle Rock.

• STEM School Highlands Ranch is a K-12 charter school of about 1,800 students at 8773 S. Ridgeline Blvd., west of Broadway and south of C-470. STEM does not have a school resource officer, but employs a private security firm. A security guard was at the school the day of the shooting, and the owner of the security company says the guard helped detain one of the suspects.

STEM shooting suspects being held without bond Teens make first court appearances in Castle Rock

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The two teenagers arrested on suspicion of shooting nine students at STEM School Highlands Ranch, killing 18-yearold Kendrick Castillo, appeared in court for the first time on May 8 at hearings attended by students who survived the shooting and Castillo’s family.

One of the suspects is Devon Erickson, a STEM student who is being held

at the Douglas County jail without bond. Erickson, 18, was booked on one count of first-degree murder and 29 counts of attempted first-degree murder, according to court records.

The second suspect is a juvenile student at STEM, also being held without bond, and it was not immediately known what charges were pending.

Colorado Community Media will not identify the juvenile suspect, who is 16, unless that suspect is charged as an adult. Both suspects were expected to be formally charged on May 15 after a May 10 hearing was postponed.

The morning of May 8, Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said

authorities mistakenly identified the juvenile suspect as a male the day of the shooting only to learn after conducting further interviews the suspect was female. He could not confirm how the suspect identifies, but said the department was considering the suspect female.

A defense attorney for the suspect told District 1 Judge Theresa Slade at the May 8 hearings in Castle Rock the teenager uses “he” pronouns and a different name from what was listed on the docket.

Two handguns were recovered during the investigation of the May 7 shooting, Spurlock said.

Eighteenth Judicial District Attorney

George Brauchler said he had not yet decided on charges for the suspects or if he would pursue charging the 16-yearold as an adult. If he does, the court ultimately decides whether the case would remain a juvenile case or not, he said. Charging the suspect as an adult would change the type of sentence he could face if found guilty.

“This is the beginning of what’s likely to be a long process,” Brauchler said after the hearing.

When officers brought Erickson into the courtroom, he barely looked up — face buried under thick hair dyed SEE SUSPECTS, P9

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‘We’ve practiced for this’

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

First responders descended on STEM School Highlands Ranch within moments of the initial 911 call, said South Metro Fire Rescue spokesman Eric Hurst, and years of training paid off.

“We’ve practiced for this,” Hurst said.

“It’s about following the experience we all have, and applying it to a real-world worst-case scenario.”

South Metro joined forces with Aurora Fire Rescue, West Metro Fire Rescue, Denver Fire Department and ambulances from as far away as Bennett and Strasburg.

All told, 79 vehicles, 148 fire and medical personnel and three medical helicopters responded to the scene of the May 7 shooting that left one student dead and eight injured, Hurst said.

The emotional toll of responding to a mass-casualty incident can be intense for first responders, Hurst said, but in the moment, their training takes over.

“It’s really beyond just doing tasks like applying tourniquets,” Hurst said.

“Through our training sessions, they

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but that didn’t matter, as long as they were together. They spent many nights in the backyard, working on old cars.

Kendrick loved cars.

Kendrick’s parents, who both work in the hotel industry — Maria is a chef and John a chief engineer — prioritized spending time with their son. Eating meals together was important. The three of them would sit on the couch in the evening and eat bowls of ice cream.

“I don’t know if I will ever be able to eat another bowl of ice cream again,” his father said.

Kendrick attended Notre Dame Catholic School in Denver for middle and elementary school. When it came to choosing a high school, he wasn’t thrilled with any of the local, neighborhood options, which had a large focus on traditional sports. His passion was engineering and electronics.

On his first tour of STEM, Kendrick was like a kid in a candy store, John said. He was especially enthralled with the expansive engineering room. The Castillo family applied for the charter school, which uses a lottery system for enrollment, and won.

“His face lit up ear-to-ear,” John said.

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half black and half a bright pink. He stooped deep in his chair and did not speak except for when Slade required he verbally answer a question instead of shaking his head.

The 16-year-old, with short, cropped hair and a gray collared shirt, sat upright and looked up at the judge for

South Metro Fire Rescue personnel line up, ready to pull injured victims from STEM School Highlands Ranch on May 7. Personnel from numerous local agencies responded to the scene of the shooting.

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HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN The National Association of School Psychologists has advice for parents wanting information on how to talk to their children in the aftermath of tragedies like the one at STEM School Highlands Ranch on May 7.

“High-profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk,” the organization says on its website. “They will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents and school personnel can help children feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and talking with them about their fears.”

The following is a brief summary of some of the organization’s tips for parents.

More can be found at https://bit. ly/2vLD3XG • Reassure children that they are safe.

• Make time to talk.

• Keep your explanations developmentally appropriate.

• Review safety procedures.

• Observe children’s emotional state.

• Limit television viewing of the traumatic events.

• Maintain a normal routine.

get accustomed to screams and sounds of gunfire. In the aftermath of the incident, when we have time to unwind and the adrenaline dissipates, that’s when the impact sinks in.”

South Metro provides all its personnel with resources to deal with the trauma of horrible scenes, Hurst said, including peer support members, post-traumatic stress service dogs and

mental health professionals.

Years of coordination with other agencies was evident during the shooting, Hurst said.

“This was a regional response,” Hurst said. “We were calling on neighbors to come and back us up. I’m thankful for them, and thankful we didn’t have more injuries than we did.”

Kendrick was on two robotics teams and part of the school’s Technology Student Association. Even in highpressure competitions, he would stop what he was doing to help other students, said Jordon Monk, one of his best friends, who was visiting Kendrick’s parents on Mother’s Day. Kendrick was a mentor, a friend to all.

After high school he planned to attend Arapahoe Community College for two years and then Colorado State University or the University of Colorado at Boulder. He wanted to be an electrical or mechanical engineer.

“He had a lot of hopes and dreams,” John said. “Most of his hopes and dreams always included the people he loved.”

When Monk wasn’t at his own house in Highlands Ranch, he was at Kendrick’s. The two would play video games, go for drives in Kendrick’s beloved Jeep and take a golf cart parked in the backyard for a spin. At school they’d often get the classroom off topic with their amiable banter.

“The only thing he loved more than his Jeep was the people inside,” Monk said. “Everyone went to him for help.”

‘We have to be better people’ John was eating lunch at a Chickfil-A near his work at the Denver Tech Center on May 7 when a colleague

texted: “Doesn’t Kendrick go to STEM? There is an active shooter.” He called his wife and raced to Northridge Recreation Center, where parents were being reunified with their children.

He parked in a nearby neighborhood, jumped a fence and scanned the crowd — his anxiety skyrocketing. Cop cars were everywhere. People were hysterical. He texted Kendrick and called over and over. No response.

John, who coached a robotics team at the school, used an app to try to get in touch with the group of kids. Names began popping up. They were safe, they wrote.

“Kendrick’s name never came up,” John said.

He and Maria caught word that Kendrick might be at a local hospital.

A police officer raced them to Littleton Adventist, where they were pulled aside into a small room. A nurse asked them to provide any identifying factors of their son. He wore Ray-Ban reading glasses, John told the nurse. She said she was so sorry.

The Castillos went home that evening and collapsed on the couch in the spot where Kendrick used to lay.

“I felt like it wasn’t real,” John said.

“We kept hoping we would hear his Jeep exhaust in the driveway.”

Part of him wishes his son would have run or hid, John said. But that

wasn’t Kendrick. He was selfless, valiant. In the aftermath of tragedy, he would have wanted his parents to think about the teacher in that classroom, the students in that school, his dad said. Kendrick wouldn’t want them to think about his death.

As the STEM community tries to make sense of it all, John doesn’t want to see people blaming guns or the school building’s safety. The solutions are simpler than that, he said.

“We have to be better people,” he said. “If you are going to have kids in this world, you need to be all in.”

Shallenberger, Kendrick’s engineering teacher, echoed that sentiment.

Now, more than ever, people need to put down their phones and be present.

“We just need to love each other,” Shallenberger said. “We need to reengage with one another.”

The grief is overwhelming for the Castillos, who say they feel like they’ve lost their purpose. What’s helping them heal is the strong support from the community. They want to hear stories of their son. They want those who knew Kendrick to reach out to talk.

They want their son to be remembered as the “extraordinary” young man he was.

“I’d like the world to know that he’s just not your normal person,” John said. “He is special.”

most of his hearing.

Seated in the courtroom were Castillo’s parents. The family did not comment during the hearing.

“These are people that are still dealing with the fact that a little more than a day ago they had a son,” Brauchler later told reporters. “Now they don’t.”

Also in attendance was 17-year-old Jack Denler, a junior at STEM. Denler said he was in the hall when the shooting broke out on May 7. As alarms started to ring, he rushed to his class-

room and took cover. Denler heard two loud sounds, which he later realized were gunshots.

Slade temporarily granted a motion from the people to suppress the case file entirely. Brauchler said the motion was temporary, and he would move to release the documents later.

Slade also issued protection orders against both suspects that prohibit them from contacting victims named in the order, consuming alcohol or drugs, possessing firearms, visiting STEM or

contacting each other.

Brauchler said he would have 63 days following an arraignment to give notice of his plans on whether to pursue the death penalty.

Before hearing room doors opened May 8, a group of people, including the juvenile suspect’s mother, stood huddled in a circle in the hallway, looking down and staying mostly silent. They did not respond to media requests for comment between their arrival and the start of the hearing.

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‘He was an angel among us’ Kendrick Castillo was killed while saving others, classmates say

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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endrick Castillo was kind, talented, a hero.

Castillo was killed in the May 7 shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch. He was less than two weeks away from graduation.

His senior quote: “The most difficult roads lead us to the most beautiful places.”

Penny Eucker, executive director of STEM, called Castillo the “glue of the senior class.” He was always positive, she said. Everyone who met him felt safe with him.

“He did have a transcendent smile and he was an angel among us,” Eucker said, holding back tears. “When people say be kind, he was the definition of that.”

Castillo, 18, charged a shooter who had entered his classroom in an effort to save others, classmates said.

Castillo was a member of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 4418, according to a Facebook post from FIRST. He was also among the first students to intern at Panther Industries, an automated labeling equipment manufacturer in Highlands Ranch, just down

Kendrick Castillo, 18, was killed in the shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch on May 7. Here, he is shown at age 16 working on a label-printing product at Panther Industries.

FILE PHOTO the road from STEM. Then just 16 years old, Castillo was determined to learn all facets of a professional manufacturing job.

“Our hearts go out to Kendrick’s family and friends, and to all affected by the shooting,” FIRST, a nonprofit robotics organization based in New Hampshire, wrote on Facebook.

Brendan Kerr, a sophomore at STEM, looked up to Castillo, he said. They were in a physical education class together.

“He was a good friend,” Kerr said. “I’ll remember him as a hero.”

STEM student Nui Giasolli told NBC’s “Today’’ show that she was in her Brit-

ish literature class when one of the two suspects came in and pulled out a gun.

Castillo lunged at the gunman, who shot the teen. Castillo’s swift action gave the rest of the class time to get underneath their desks and then run across the room to escape, Giasolli said.

Castillo, friend and classmate Brendan Bialy said, felt an obligation to protect his fellow students. Bialy said Castillo rushed the shooter and was like a “bowling ball” coming toward him.

Bialy said he and another classmate, who was injured and did not want to be identified, helped Castillo bring the suspect down.

Bialy, who was not injured, said Castillo was interested in cars and the two met in an internal combustion class at STEM. Bialy said the two of them would cruise around and just talk or watch funny videos together.

“Kendrick Castillo died a legend,” Bialy said. “He died a trooper... I love

Kendrick Castillo was the only child of John and Maria Castillo. On May 7 the 18-year-old was killed in a school shooting at STEM High School in Highlands Ranch. His parents want him to be remembered as an extraordinary individual.

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that kid.”

Rachel Short said Castillo was a funny and empathetic person who loved others and was a part-time employee at her manufacturing company, Baccara USA, based in Englewood.

“To find he went down as a hero, I’m not surprised,” Short said. “That’s exactly who Kendrick was.”

Cecilia Bedard, 19, knew Castillo since elementary school and said he was always friendly, modest and excited to help people. He made a point of always joining his father at Knights of Columbus fundraisers and bingo nights.

“He was amazing,’’ Bedard said. “He was honestly the sweetest kid I ever met. Never said a mean joke.’’

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An official fundraising page has been set up for STEM School Highlands Ranch via The Foundation for Douglas County Schools. It can be found at www.coloradogives.org/ STEMstrong “All donations received through this campaign will be used for the benefit of our impacted students. Thank you for your support during this time,” the website states.

In addition, a fund started last year to help victims of mass tragedy has been activated in the aftermath of the STEM shooting that left one student dead and eight wounded.

The Colorado Healing Fund is chaired by former Colorado Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman and the nonprofit organization’s board of trustees, according to a news release.

“The Colorado Healing Fund exists to serve as the trusted, statewide organization for the collection of public donations in the aftermath of a mass tragedy,” Coffman said in the release.

“Donations from caring Coloradans

can be channeled to organizations working directly with victims of this terrible tragedy. If you want to help, we encourage you to give through the Colorado Healing Fund and know your generosity will help victims, survivors, families and the STEM School Highlands Ranch community in the weeks and months ahead.”

Donations can be made by visiting ColoradoHealingFund.org and donating through Colorado Gives. Checks and in-person donations will be accepted at Colorado-based FirstBank locations. Donors should make checks out to “Colorado Healing Fund” and designate their donation for “victims accounts” to bank tellers.

Donations will be distributed to victims by the fund’s community partners, including the Colorado Organization of Victim Assistance, the release states.

Local victim assistance organizations and Douglas County officials are partnering with CHF to determine how best to support individuals and families after the STEM shooting, according to the release.

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Three teachers honored with crystal apples Golden Schools Foundation’s annual Teacher Recognition Award went to two from Mitchell and one from Welchester

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Birthdays, retirements and crystal apples.

The Golden Schools Foundation hosted its annual Teacher Recognition Award ceremonies on May 10 this year.

This year’s recipients are Patti Nielson, art teacher at Mitchell Elementary School; Rob Phillips, general music teacher Mitchell Elementary School; and Natalie Fish, a kindergarten teacher at Welchester Elementary School.

Each year, the school communities nominate teachers for the award, and the recipients are chosen by the Golden Schools Foundation. The foundation is an independent nonprofit organization that serves all of Golden’s neighborhood articulation schools. It raises and distributes funds to help all Golden students achieve excellence in education.

The foundation received 29 nominations this year. Along with the crystal apple recognition award, teachers receive $1,000 to be used in their class-

Natalie Fish, a kindergarten teacher at Welchester Elementary School, holds up the crystal apple she received as one of this year’s recipients of the Golden Schools Foundation’s Teacher Recognition Award.

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At Welchester, Fish received the award during a special morning assembly that was attended by the entire school — about 270 students and their teachers. It doubled as a birthday celebration, and Fish was unaware she was the recipient of the Teacher Recognition Award until the crystal apple was presented to her.

Some people imagine a beach or an exotic, faraway destination as their happy place, but “this is my happy place,” Fish said. “I love the families

Welchester Elementary School’s principal Bethany Robinson, left, presents kindergarten teacher Natalie Fish with the Golden Schools Foundation’s Teacher Recognition Award during a special morning assembly at the school on May 10. and (the Welchester) staff. And my kids and the relationships I have with them.

I do it for the kids.”

Fish, 36, began her career as a teacher as a paraprofessional educator at the former Pleasant View Elementary School and joined Welchester in 2008.

She plans on using the $1,000 to purchase a rug for group time — because she does not have one in her classroom — and will likely refer to the students for the rest of the funds.

Later that afternoon, Nielson and Phillips were surprised with their Teacher Recognition Awards during

their retirement parties.

They each received a crystal apple, and the Teacher Recognition Award money will go toward Mitchell’s art and music departments.

Nielson, 55, of Lakewood started teaching 32 years ago. She has always been an art teacher and her career spans numerous Jeffco schools, including Columbine High School from 19951999. She joined Mitchell 12 years ago.

Nielson’s favorite part about teaching is when students “create something they’re really proud of,” she said.

“They accomplish more than they think they can.”

Her retirement plans include continuing to watercolor, learn to paint with oils and teach art lessons from her basement.

Phillips, 59, of Arvada, a Wheat Ridge native, started teaching in 1984, but then enlisted in the Marine Corps and served it for six years. He came back to teaching in Jeffco schools in 1990. He taught at Mitchell for 18 years.

Phillips is retiring from teaching, but has applied for a job with the Wyoming Army National Guard. If he gets the job, he will go on active duty for three years.

Phillips enjoyed his time at Mitchell and noted the school is a special community of wonderful, professional people.

But “without the kids, it’s just a job. You do it because you love kids,” Phillips said. “Teaching is the best job you’d ever love, but you’ve gotta love it.”

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Acts of heroism, kindness supply hope amid grief

or many years, we watched from our office windows as the students at STEM High School Highlands Ranch left school for the day or headed over to the Starbucks across the street. The school is in the business complex right behind our former office on Highlands Ranch Parkway.

Our Highlands Ranch reporter often walked down the street to interview students and teachers about the latest innovative program on which they were working. One of those stories included Kendrick Castillo, the 18-yearold killed as he bravely and selflessly rushed the shooter to help protect his classmates. His face beamed with joy in a photograph that showed him at his internship, working toward his

OUR VIEW dream of becoming an engineer.

So, as our team of journalists rushed to the scene of the May 7 shooting, the feeling was surreal. We were as stunned and as heartbroken as our community.

This was the third school shooting in the metro area in 20 years, after Columbine in 1999 and Arapahoe in 2013.

The three schools are within a 10-mile span of each other, their tragic events seeming to encapsulate reverberating and undulating waves of sorrow that carry the same despairing question, this time asked by a STEM parent: “How in the world could this happen?”

The cycle seemingly repeats itself: The coming days and weeks will

disclose more details and explanations. There will be renewed focus on the importance of mental health, gun control and school culture. There will be more talk about the need to provide more resources, more support, to make change that makes a definitive difference.

All of that is important. But today, this week, we grieve.

We grieve for the light and the gift lost in Kendrick Castillo. For the eight other students injured. For the hundreds of students, teachers, administrators and parents whose lives — and outlook on life — are forever altered.

We grieve for the two teenagers — and their families — who are suspected in the shooting.

T The story you tell yourself is the definitive text

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s we used to say in my Research and Development days – “the impossible just takes a little longer.”

The Ancients, Einstein, and now modern science is proving that we see what our brains are looking for. We see what we already know.

Sounds pretty intriguing, eh?

Once you realize and accept this truth it’s a game changer. This means you can stop complaining, envying, and conspiring to get what you want. All you have to do is begin to visualize and feel what you want

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lives. Keep all of those people close omorrow morning, some of my favorite people in the by. Because, sadly, some of the people whole world will celebrate who come into our lives are there to one of the more significant remind us that it’s easy to forget our milestones in their life. Along with own intrinsic worth. By that I mean, over 400 of her own classmates, there are people in the world who and about 380 of her colare mean and cruel simply HITTING leagues at the neighboring because they believe they can high school — a great many HOME be mean and cruel. And, you of whom I know — my own know what? They’re right … beautiful youngest daughfor exactly as long as you let ter, who is way high on my them. Always remember who list of favorite people, will you are and how important receive her high school you are, and when somebody diploma and move on to the treats you beneath that value, next phase of life. walk away. What you say on Very exciting times! the way out is entirely up I would love to take this to you — just don’t demean opportunity to impart a few yourself in the process. words of wisdom. Believe me, Michael Alcorn • If I may quote a throwthey do not come from a place away line from The Bard of being wise — they come from the (and, for those of you who have no painful virtue of having survived a idea who that is, you can thank your vast number of bad decisions. Take modern curriculum): “To thine own them for what you will. self be true.” My former pastor used • I’ve heard it said that people come to say that the millennial generation into our lives for a reason. I believe is unique in that it tends to value authat’s true. Some of them are there thenticity above almost all else. Well, to challenge us to be better and walk if that’s true, then live it. Be honest, with us through those challenges; be kind, but be yourself. It’s too hard some of them are there to make us feel good about ourselves; some of them are there to add value to our SEE ALCORN, P13

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Still, evidence of humanity’s heart reminds us not all is lost, and that in difficult times, hope remains.

Last week, there were the first responders who rushed from all over the metro area. Some 79 vehicles, 148 fire and medical personnel, and three medical helicopters converged in the shooting’s immediate aftermath with one thought in mind — to help our young people.

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more often. Daydream more.

Imagine more. Play more. Believe more. You’ll begin to see opportunities and ideas everywhere.

Our brains work by showing us what we already believe. This means that your present situation is your own doing. Consciously or not – it’s your choice. To change your situation, you simply need to change your thoughts and stories you tell yourself until you truly believe your new thoughts. The quicker you change and accept your new thoughts the quicker the transformation into your new situation.

This is great news! This means that since you created where you are you can now create where you want to be. Check out the book Activate Your Brain by Scott Halford.

Or recent neurological studies by reputable medical and scientific

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to be somebody else. And even the most carefully constructed masks break under pressure.

I would follow that with something else from The Bard about “borrower or lender”, but many of you are about to sign up for 50k of student loan debt, with no other real choices, so…

• You know what? We, your elders, people even more ancient that your 27-year old cousin, know that we have made some mistakes. In fact, we’ve made some whoppers (among them is the abysmal state of education, but that’s for another day). Just like our parents did. And their parents before them. Try, even though it’s hard, to avoid the arrogance of thinking your generation holds a unique virtue that previous generations missed. Because, you know what? You’re going to make some mistakes, too. Try to learn from our mistakes without diminishing or obliterating the really good things we’ve done. Just remember: a bigot

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There were residents, local stores and churches that immediately gave what was needed to help.

There was the restaurant that sheltered children and kept them safe. The students who fought for their right to mourn without politics.

And there was Kendrick Castillo who, with two other students who survived, fought the suspected shooter. Faced with a life-or-death

organizations and trade journals.

Science is now verifying what the sage’s have been telling us all along.

As some of you may know, I survived a very severe Traumatic Brain Injury after being struck head-on by a SUV while bicycling one afternoon. When this occurred my odds of remaining in a vegetative state were nearly 100 percent.

Thanks to my wife and our training prior to this event I fully recovered.

We did this by utilizing these same principles thanks to some of our earlier teachers.

When my wife was told the bad news by the attending physician who based his prognosis on his previous experience and old data, she ignored him. She came into my room and said “Don’t listen to them.

They don’t know you, they don’t know your power, and they don’t know how much fun we’re having.”

She fully understood the power of our minds and the story we tell ourselves.

She then spent the rest of the night repeating very powerful and

and a drunk and a mass murderer defeated Hitler in World War II (surely, you’ve studied that).

• The real world doesn’t let you do test corrections, or get partial credit for doing things late, or provide you with rubrics. Those of you headed off to college are about to learn for the first time how to really learn; and those of you headed for a career or service are about to get a crash course in choices and consequences.

Approach it how Crash Davis advised Nuke: with fear and arrogance. Believe you can accomplish anything — prepare for it as if you know nothing.

Boldness is only annoying in people who aren’t willing to work.

It’s a big world out here, and there’s a lot of room for people who dream big and work hard.

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

decision, they chose life for those around them before themselves.

John Castillo, Kendrick’s father, says now is not the time to issue blame and recriminations. Solutions are simpler, he says: “We have to be better people. If you are going to have kids in this world, you need to be all in.”

Mike Shallenberger, Kendrick’s engineering teacher, believes we could change much in this world by putting down our phones and being present in the moment.

“We just need,” he says, “to love each other.”

Like Kendrick Castillo did.

positive sayings/affirmations. She was my internal story when I was in my coma and I continued these affirmations as I came back online. We both fully believed in my complete recovery and never had a doubt.

The moral of the story is that we are all incredibly powerful.

The only thing keeping us in our current situation is ourselves. Our thoughts. Our worthiness. The story we tell ourselves all day, every day.

I suggest you begin to claim your power and stop leaking energy.

Focus on what you want and keep this foremost in your mind. Repeat throughout the day. Keep moving forward and take the next step.

Believe.

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eing a climber for more than half his life, Kegan Minock has never heard an excuse that he thinks should deter someone from trying bouldering.

It doesn’t matter your age or weight, he said, or even if you have a fear of heights.

“Often, when people think of rock climbing, they think of going really high,” Minock said. “With bouldering, you’re not super high off the ground. But it’s just as challenging.”

Minock, 27, general manager of ROCK’n & JAM’n gym in Centennial — ROCK’n & JAM’n also has a location in Thornton — has been climbing for 16 years and started focusing on bouldering about a decade ago.

“To me, it’s more fun,” Minock said, adding he enjoys the gymnastics skills required and the problemsolving aspect of it. “It’s physical, but also mentally challenging.”

In his blog written to serve as a beginner’s guide to bouldering, Willis Kuelthau, editor and climbing gear tester for 99Boulders.com, defines bouldering as “climbs that are protected by (landing/crash) pads rather than ropes.” He adds that bouldering is the physical act of completing “relatively short sequences that prioritize power and technique over long-term endurance.”

A “boulder problem” is the common term for the climbing challenge, or route. It is “the sequence of holds (which have) a start point and end point,” Kuelthau wrote. Boulder problems have “various levels of difficulty.”

Scott Rennack, marketing manager for The Spot Bouldering Gym, believes the term is coined boulder problems because of the problemsolving skills required to complete them.

“You have to figure them out,” he said. “You can try a move 20 or 30 times before you figure it out. Even a hundred times isn’t that uncommon.”

Rennack, 42, was introduced to climbing as a youth in the Boy Scouts, and “after 25 years, I’ve tried just about everything,” he said.

Rennack was involved with starting the American Bouldering Series in 1998 — a competition that has since merged with USA Climbing and is now known as USA Climbing’s Bouldering Open National Championships. It took place this year on Feb. 1 and 2 in Redmond, Oregon. National championship titles went to Ashima Shiraishi for women and Sean Bailey for men.

“Colorado has kind of always been in the center of the bouldering world,” Rennack said. And The Spot can also claim it contributed to the

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Scott Rennack, marketing manager for The Spot Bouldering Gym who has been climbing for about 25 years, sets a route when the gym’s Boulder location opened in 2002. The Spot Denver opened on April 18.

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The Spot’s Boulder location, which opened in 2002, was the first bouldering-only gym to open in Colorado. It “missed the title for all of the U.S. by about two months,” Rennack said. “A place in Salt Lake City opened just before (The Spot) did.”

Just south of downtown, The Spot Denver opened on April 18.

Though English mountaineer Oscar Eckenstein, circa 1880s, and French alpinist Pierre Allain, in the 1930s and 1940s, preceded him, many climbers point to John Gill as the father of modern bouldering.

According to Gill’s website, www. johngill.net, he “initiated a gymnastic approach to short rock climbs, specifically bouldering, in America in the 1950s.” Gill’s article “The Art of Bouldering,” published in the American Alpine Club Journal in 1969, “encouraged the recognition of bouldering as an authentic form of climbing,” states Gill’s website.

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WHERE TO BEGIN BOULDERING Earth Treks Earth Treks climbing gyms are a great place to get started climbing. It offers beginner classes and rental gear. More info at www. earthtreksclimbing.com/ · 700 Golden Ridge Road, Golden. 303-2229564. · 1050 W. Hampden Ave., Englewood. 303242-3555.

Outdoors According to Nomad Colorado, an online travel and outdoor guide specific to Colorado, two popular spots for beginner outdoor bouldering — just outside of the Denver area — are Castlewood Canyon State Park in Castle Rock and Morrison Bouldering in Morrison.

For an outdoor inner-city experience, but still outdoors, Nomad Colorado suggests the man-made boulders/walls at Westlands Park in Greenwood Village and Central Park in Stapleton, Denver.

he Avengers are all well and good for an escapist superhero story, but audiences in search of the real thing will instead want to head to the Phipps IMAX Theater at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.

That’s where “Superpower Dogs” is showing, and will be through the end of the year.

“This is a real-life action-adventure science comedy about real dogs who fight crimes and save lives,” exCOMING producer, ATTRACTIONS plained writer and director Daniel Ferguson, who also worked on the recent IMAX film, “Jerusalem.”

“The film takes our whole obsession with superheroes and transpose to that to these amazing dogs.”

Clarke Reader Narrated by devoted dog guy and everyone’s favorite Captain America, Chris Evans, the movie follows Halo, a rookie puppy training to join one of the most elite disaster response teams in America.

As Halo develops his skills, the audience gets to meet dogs who represent the best of these skills (or superpowers) from all over the world. That includes an avalanche rescue dog from British Columbia, bloodhound brothers in Kenya who assist in locating poachers and a therapy dog.

“We did a lot of research, because every documentary lives and dies on research and casting. I wanted a mix of breeds and color palettes, as well as a range of superpowers,” Ferguson said. “This is a great subject because it forms a natural line of inquiry from the audience. They will come up with questions on their own instead of forcing scientific content on the audience.”

Being ever cognizant of the special requirements of telling a story on the larger-than-life IMAX screen, Ferguson said it was important to find the most interesting place to put the camera. A camera rig was also built that sees world in 250 degrees and visual effects were employed to create the world of heightened smell that dogs inhabit. But it is the story of connection that really sets this film apart.

“IMAX movies are often great at spectacle but struggle with intimacy.

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According to an article by Alex Beale, owner and editor of 99Boulders.com, John “Verm” Sherman created the V Scale — now the standard grading scale for the boulder problems in the U.S. — in the late 1980s while climbing in Hueco Tanks, Texas.

The International Federation of Sport Climbing’s (IFSC) website states that climbing competitions largely began in Europe in the 1980s.

The site states that “in 1991, the first World Championship was organized in Frankfurt, Germany,” and bouldering “was officially introduced as a new climbing discipline” in 1998.

As fun as bouldering may be, Rennack would remind people that there are dangers that can come with it — injuries due to not knowing how to fall properly or adverse outdoor elements, such as no padded landing spots.

Luckily, bouldering is a “very social” sport, said Hilary Harris, founder and co-owner of EVO Rock + Fitness in Louisville.

“Everyone gets to try” the boulder problem, she said, “and everyone cheers each other on.”

Minock “absolutely recommends” that anyone going bouldering outdoors for the first time should go with someone who has some experience with the sport. But, he said, it’s probably best for people to start out in a gym to get a foundation for bouldering, then transition to the outdoors.

Rennack agreed. An indoor gym is a controlled environment and it’s “cactus-free, guaranteed.”

In addition, many gyms offer introductory clinics and/or safety briefings.

Coloradoans in general are enthusiastic about the outdoors, Minock said. “People come from all over

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graphic novels and comics and used it to tell the story of pets making the world a better place. This film is a dramatic celebration of that.”

For information on tickets and showtimes, call 303-370-6000 or visit dmns.org/imax.

Get out and about to see Denver’s public art We’re right on the cusp of summer, which means many of us will be looking for just about any excuse to spend some time outside. If you’re also a person who appreciates art, Denver Public Art Summer Tours are back to scratch both itches.

These free events include a 14th Street Tour, Commons Park, Confluence Park Tour, Cherry Creek Trail Urban Arts Fund Mural Bicycle Tour, Golden Triangle Public Art Tour and many more, all with the aim of shining a light on different aspects of the Mile High City.

Tours are led by public art docents

Lakewood Link Recreation Center 1295 S. Reed St. 303-987-5400, www.lakewood.org.

Apex Center 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. 303-424-2739, Apexprd.org/ Clear Creek Canyon Multiple locations along U.S. 6 west from Golden to Blackhawk.

North Table Mountain Park Highway 93, just north of Golden Climbing on the southern cliff faces, and in the quarry on top.

More information about specific outdoor locations and problems can be found at www. mountainproject.com/

Hilary Harris, co-owner of EVO Rock + Fitness in Louisville, climbs a boulder in 2016.

Harris, now 51, has been climbing for more than 30 years and will be opening EVO Bouldering Golden, in the winter of 2020.

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perience to everyone. But it doesn’t matter if you’re bouldering indoors or outdoors, as long as you’re just

and public art administrators and can be traveled on foot or bike. Attendees will learn about how the city commissions new pieces, the history of the program and the stories behind the artworks and more.

For tour information and times, visit www.denverpublicart.org/tours/.

Broadway in Denver, through August 2020. Visit HistoryColorado.org or call 303-HISTORY, for more information.

A carnival for the taste buds The History Colorado Center is getting in on summer beer enjoyment with its new Beer Here! Brewing the New West exhibit, which opens on May 18.

The exhibit is split into five distinct sections, spanning 160 years of Colorado history. The exhibit explores the state’s economic, social and environmental history, using beer and breweries as the connecting thread. Section examples include Beer on the Mining Frontier, Prohibition and The Rise of Craft. All facets of the drink and its history in Colorado are explored, including the importance of saloons in the West, how technology changed the beer industry and how Coors became the huge company it is today.

The exhibit will remain open at History Colorado Center, 1200 N.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Kevin Morby at the Bluebird Theater A wise man once said, “there are three things I’ve learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.” Indie rock musician Kevin Morby obviously didn’t get the memo when it came to religion, but that’s what makes his newly released fifth album, “Oh My God” so compelling.

Morby has always made music that

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enjoying the climb.”

One reason indoor gyms are becoming more popular may be because they are making bouldering more accessible to everyone, Harris said.

Bouldering gyms “are popping up all over the country,” Harris said, “especially in urban areas where people don’t have access to the outdoors.”

Harris, 51, has been climbing for more than 30 years. She did some competitive climbing while living in Europe in the early 1990s, but it was her background as an architect — along with her love of the sport — that inspired her to open EVO Rock + Fitness. EVO Bouldering Golden, which will be a bouldering-only gym expected to open in the winter of 2020, will be the fourth EVO gym in the U.S. “Climbing is a canvas to let people discover their full potential,” Harris said. “You have to face challenges that you think are impossible, but you work it out, move by move.”

is extremely intelligent and writerly, but on “Oh My God” he channels some of the classic alt-rock vibes that musicians like Lou Reed specialized in.

He’s leveled up on every album, and this might be his strongest release yet.

In support of the album Morby will be performing at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Score your tickets www.bluebirdtheater.net.

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

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‘One Fell Swoop’ invites a visit One-of-a-kind sculpture at Chatfield location uses natural materials

IF YOU GO Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms is located off South Wadsworth Boulevard just south of C-470. Turn west from Wadsworth onto Deer Creek Canyon Road and almost immediately turn left at the gardens’ sign.

There is a large parking lot — and there is an entrance charge for non-members. It has been by the car, but seemed to be changing as we write. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (No pets allowed except service dogs.) Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Portions of the trails are wheelchair-accessible. 720865-4356, botanicgardens.org.

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urving entries almost suck you in as you stand in front of Patrick Dougherty’s swirling, swooping new Stickwork sculpture, “One Fell Swoop” on the lawn behind the Earl J. Sinnamon Visitor Center and Deer Creek Stables at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms southwest of Littleton.

For a number of years, Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street has hosted a summer sculpture exhibit, with perhaps an example at Chatfield, but it’s nice to see this major work appear in the south division of DBG. (There is also a sculpture show of figural works in the city garden.)

The artist said, in a radio interview, it was his 300th work built from fresh, flexible saplings and branches, sourced in this case from the gardens’ property and across Colorado.

It opened to the public on April 27, after hours of building by volunteers who twisted and wove materials according to Dougherty’s design.

It is now included with entrance ticket to the gardens, where families will find in

Artist Patrick Dougherty with the newly finished “One Fell Swoop” at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms.

PHOTO BY SCOTT DRESSEL-MARTIN addition: historic farms, an original schoolhouse that was rescued from the site of Chatfield Lake, a number of specialized gardens (iris, heritage, prairie garden, pumpkin patch, etc.) and a large natural area, “native plant refuge,” along Deer Creek, reached by paved paths in some cases.

Picnics are permitted.

The receptionist said at least four large trucks arrived bearing materials (all sustainably harvested, we are assured). Willow, choke cherry

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and more were found on the 700-acre gardens property as well as at other sites and the variety woven together lends a bright, striped quality and a woodsy smell to the new work.

“One Fell Swoop” is appealing and inviting to visitors.

Reactions will probably vary from feeling a bit of magic as you enter to “how in the world does he do that???” Or both.

The visitor sees yellow, red, green, brown, shades of gray ... Of course, as it dries and

around compensation during the May 2 meeting.

Final additions The board expressed approval for several other changes to the budget, which will program previously unassigned revenues of roughly $4 million toward different action items.

Included on this list was an additional $1.6 million toward the district’s insurance premiums, which have been on the rise, Askelson said.

The board also approved the allocation of about $660,000 to continue programs geared toward students who are at risk for dropping out.

Additional funds will be used to hire transition coordinators to work with at-risk transfer students.

The budget will also designate thousands for professional development; $30,000 will go to providing guidance for low-performing employees and another $30,000 will go to professional training for promoting family engagement in the district.

Though board member Brad

ages, it will lose the contrasts and become a weathered graybrown, becoming a different artwork than it is today ...

Dougherty’s works are left in place until they deteriorate.

Some have lasted for a number of years.

The thin saplings’ flexibility allowed Dougherty and volunteers to form arched entrances to the piece, which is perhaps the size of a small cabin — high enough for an adult to walk through. It has several curved entryways,

Rupert initially expressed doubts about funding this training, he ultimately decided to side with the majority of his colleagues and approve the request.

“I’d like to have more confidence in the likely effectiveness of it,” he said, however, “it is about making [family engagement] consistent across the system. I’m hard-pressed to allow myself to complain about the lack of consistency if I’m not willing to invest a few dollars.”

“I also think we could fund it and say ‘come back to us next year and convince us of its worth,’” board member Amanda Stevens said.

The board went on to approve a $309,232 allocation toward what is known as Educator Pathways to Transform the Task.

The plan will provide professional support and education for staff, especially for first-year teachers. District staff reported that this group feels under-supported in terms of learning how to promote the success of their students.

The money would partially fund opportunities for teachers to learn from their coworkers and incor-

wispy partitions and several exits. A bit of dappled sunlight filters through and there is plenty of light from the openings.

We are told that a book about Dougherty’s artwork will be available.

A brief search for meaning in the title led to a description of a bird, stopping momentarily in flight — perhaps a raptor capturing prey ... a reference to Macduff (in “Macbeth”) bemoaning his losses came up as a sadder note. “All my pretty ones ... in one fell swoop?”

I am smiling as I imagine the number of children who will be building small replicas in the back yard. Just be sure they understand that freshly cut sticks are needed so they’ll be flexible. (A little help may be needed here.)

porate their learnings into the classroom. The district aims to use the plan to enhance student performance throughout the district, especially in middle schools.

“This is not the first year that we have known that there’s a need to improve student growth in middle school,” Stevens said.

Further discussion was prompted by a $236,626 allocation that would preserve full-time equivalent campus security positions, which schools would likely be unable to fund through their individual budgets, Askelson said.

Stevens stressed that, while funding the request would mean allocating less funds toward other priorities than she would prefer, “that is not important enough for me to say no to a safety and security request,” she said.

“I don’t want to see cuts to the current services that exist in our schools,” she said.

The board unanimously approved the request.

District leaders will present a final proposed budget to the board for adoption at its June 6 meeting.

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Class of 2019

How can you make a difference in the world?

Colorado Community Media asked that question of soon-to-be graduates from across the west metro area. Here’s what some of them had to say: It’s all in the small things!

Telling people you love them, to be safe, and that you’re proud of them, are often the most profound things you can do for someone. It’s a ripple effect. Treating people with basic kindness and respect can make a huge difference.

— Lucia Brotheton, Golden

Everyone can make a difference in the world through their actions and attitude. I can make a difference by the choices I make. My food choices, habits, lifestyle choices, practices and behavior all can make a difference for the planet and the community of people.

Every second of every day, profound or insignificant, we are all making choices. I will choose to act with kindness and humility, offering a helping hand to those around me. I will choose to work hard, I will choose to be honest, and I will choose to be sincere to my commitments and beliefs.

— Tiya Chamberlin, Wheat Ridge

This year, I have undergone a career apprenticeship at the technology company, HomeAdvisor. I have also started volunteering with the American Diabetes Association, on account of me being a Type 1 Diabetic. As I pursue a degree in Computer Science and Business, I hope to combine these two interests to develop and market new, innovative medical technologies.

— Anthony Desiato, Ralston Valley I want to make a difference in the world by working in the nonprofit sector after I finish college, either preserving languages or providing legal aid.

— Sophie Lhuillier, Wheat Ridge

Well, something I like about myself is my work ethic and making sure whatever I do is the best it can possibly be. I guess it’s not world changing in terms of what I’m contributing, but I’m going into construction management. Hopefully I’ll be able to manage projects that will be the best and most efficiently built for my clients.

— Enrique Duran, Lakewood

I think I can make a difference in the world by being a good influence on others and not doing drugs. I want to give advice to younger children to help them out with whatever they’re doing.

— Davina Chavez, Jefferson I think even changing one person’s life or day changes the world in a way. I think doing whatever you can to make the smallest impact makes a difference. That’s the most effective way in my opinion.

— Grant Karger, Bear Creek

Each morning, by making a conscious decision to do at least one thing for the benefit solely of others, I take the first step toward making a lasting impact. The little things: holding doors, making people smile, and talking to those who look like they need someone to lean on, make all the difference to individual lives. My hope is that these small acts of kindness that make change seem less daunting will add up to mold the world around me in the biggest way possible.

— Grace Litzau, Ralston Valley

I want to impact the world by creating art.

I’m a theatre kid and a music kid, so for the rest of my life I’ll be creating art. I think impacting the world by creating your own art and introducing your own ideas is important to society.

— Sam Meyer, Green Mountain

I’m going to a bio medical engineering field. I’m interested in prosthetics. My sister has a hole in her eye. I think it’s important for people to have access to limbs and the possibility of printing new eyes, or limbs.

That can help so many.

— Niky Nguyen, Alameda

I believe making a difference in the world must start on a local scale. For me, the greatest impact I witnessed was through our MakeA-Wish club. This year, as a school, we were able to raise over $35,000 to make four wishes come true. This was especially impactful as we were able to host 8-year-old Greyson and his family, who will now be going to Hawaii. It was powerful to see just how much the fundraising week meant to them.

— Zak Chorny, Golden

Differences are made by following Jesus wholeheartedly. I alone can not make a difference, but Jesus working through me.

Christ followers make the biggest difference not because of their faith but because of what Jesus can do with our faith. We have the pleasure of being used by God to carry out His sovereign plan, making disciples of all nations.

— Maria Curtis, Faith Christian Academy

By choosing to walk into each room with the mindset of `how can I help people’ instead of `how can people help me’.

The little things matter the most and choosing to have the right mindset is a day by day choice that if I continually make I can make a difference! The goal is to save one person’s world, and then I’ve made a difference.

— Mary Ellen Kerrigan, Ralston Valley

I feel I can make a difference in the world by spreading positivity like there is no tomorrow.

There is so much negativity these days.

I want to meet as many new people as I can and have them feel loved and welcome. Positivity can make a big change in this world and I plan to spread it like wildfire.

— Samantha Lewan, Golden

I am a huge advocate for human rights!

That being said, I want to continue to involve myself in fighting for equality for all. I truly believe that with the help of peers, I can make an impact on the world and continue to expand my mind.

— Morgan Van Der Maas, Arvada West

I feel as if I can make a difference just by doing the right thing and being a good person. Just by doing these simple things can make a huge difference in the world.

— David Ross, Pomona

The biggest way to make a difference in the world is by taking your time to volunteer.

Most individuals don’t understand the importance of volunteering but it really does impact the community in a significant and positive way.

— Deoynsia Marquez, Pomona

Hopefully finishing college and being an illustrator and contribute my work to the world will make a difference here. I think that’s a way I can make a change to the world.

— Jackie Tran, Alameda

I think I can make a difference in the world by doing what I like to do.

I feel like making baby steps toward changing the world.

— Christian Medina, Lakewood

I’ve found myself interested in environmental science, because I see all of these wonderful ideas people have in attempt to solve our global environmental problems, and it all seems so fascinating. The damage done to the environment is so plain to see that it makes me want to do all that I can to mitigate (or even completely do away with) it.

— Katherine Tran, Standley Lake

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CLUBS Editor’s note: Clubs listings are published free, on a space-available basis. Listings are submitted by the community; to submit a new listing, or to make changes to or remove an existing listing, contact hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Tuesdays 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: 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Center for The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Learn about community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.

Denver Apple Pi: 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. An Apple/Mac computer user group. Go to denverapplepi.com.

Discovery Play: 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Build STEM skills as you enjoy songs, stories and hands-on fun with your family. For preschoolers and younger.

Golden Optimist Breakfast Club: meets every Tuesday from 7-8 a.m. at the Windy Saddle coffee shop, 1110 Washington Ave., Golden. They are a small but mighty service organization in Golden. It is part of The Optimist International, whose mission is “By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves.” They also operate the Golden Optimists Bicycle Recycle Program at 1200 Johnson Rd, Golden, open Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons. Visit this informal friendly group at the Windy Saddle or at the bike shop and share your ideas to bring positive impact to our community. GoldenOptimists.org or email at GoldenOptimists@gmail.com Golden Rotary: 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. Visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees: 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: 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Ralph Schell, treasurer, 303-886-5134. New members welcome.

Northside Coin Club: 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 12205 Perry St., at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village in Broomfield. A group of collectors promotes the hobby of numismatics. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Go to www.northsidecoinclub.org.

Master Networks of Belmar: 10-11 a.m.

Tuesdays at DeMarras Bourbon Bar & Eatery, 11100 W. Alameda Ave. For entrepreneurs and professionals interested in growing their business and personal connections. Call Suzie at 303-979-9077 or email Littleton@Mathnasium.com.

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

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

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

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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.

Craft Group Arvada: Women sharing ideas, time and tools for individual creative expression. Catch up on your paper or jewelry projects. Meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Living Water Center, 7401 W. 59 Ave. RSVP by calling Pam 303-916-7877 or email CraftGrpArv@gmail.com.

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 303-2792740 for more information, or to learn how to join.

Jefferson County Child Care Association: 6:30-9:15 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at Clements Community Center in Lakewood. Meetings consist of business news, a potluck dinner, and 1 1/2- 2-hour training to be used toward annual licensing requirements. Membership is open to all licensed family child care providers and early childhood education advocates. Go to http://www.jeffcochildcare.org.

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 IHOP, 389 S. Wadsworth Blvd.,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 Sunrise Sunset, 1424 S Wadsworth Blvd, 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 50 years. Join us at one of our meetings or for a service project. Contact Tori Merritts at 303-238-5627 or visit us at Alameda West Kiwanis on Facebook.

Let’s Dance: 11:15-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Wiggle, dance and have fun while building little brains. For preschoolers and younger.

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.

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Editor’s note: How to Make a Difference listings are published free, on a spaceavailable basis. Listings are submitted by the community; to submit a listing, or to change or delete an existing listing, contact hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication.

Golden Optimists Bicycle Recycle Program The Golden Optimists bicycle recycle shop at 1200 Johnson Road will be open from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 4 and Saturday, June 1 to encourage potential new volunteers to find out about this nonprofit program and volunteer opportunities. Experienced bike mechanics are an obvious fit, but the program also needs and welcomes a variety of skills and interests for many aspects of the program. Learn more about the program at GoldenOptimists.org. Stop by and visit the r shop.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service.

Need: Help older, lower-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns.

Requirement: All le of experience are welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide

Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org. d Animal Rescue of the Rockies: Rescues homeless dogs and cats from overcrowded d shelters. zNeed: Foster-care families for death-row shelter dogs and cats Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org Ainsley’s Angels in Denver: Pairing runners and riders with special needs or physical limitations in races from 5k’s to marathons.

Need: Volunteers to run and help push the specialized race chairs in local races.

Volunteers to take pictures and videos of Angel teams at the start, middle and finish of races.

Requirements: Able to run/jog a 5k and/or work an iPhone.

Contact: Law Dickerson, 225-278-4265 or Denver@ainsleysangels.org, https://ainsleysangels.org/signup Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in sciences and community connections.

Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office volunteer support.

Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143.

AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

Need: Host families for international high s school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

Requirements: To provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are consid-

ered. Must fill out onlilne application and pass background check.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin County: Court appointed special advocates work with abused and neglected children, speaking on behalf of them in court.

Need: Many volunteers needed; CASA Jeffco/ Gilpin relies on more than 200 volunteers, but many more are needed (just 30 percent of cases typically are covered). CASA volunteers dedicate 3-4 hours per week.

Requirements: Training is provided; must be 21 or older and pass a full background check including driving record.

Contact: Mallory Hastings, outreach and recruitment coordinator, at 303-271-6542, MalloryHastings@casajeffcogilpin.com or www.casajeffcogilpin.com.

Cat Care Society Nibbles `N Kibbles Food Bank: Works to reduce number of abandoned and surrendered cats.

Need: Donations of canned and bagged cat food and litter Contact: 303-239-9680 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program: Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street.

Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens.

Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application.

Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu.

Common Earth Community Garden: Garden project for entire community of Arvada.

Need: Volunteers to help build and work in garden Contact: Anthony at 303-204-0840 or squiggy.as@gmail.com Elevation Hospice of Colorado: Familyowned local hospice based in Broomfield, looking for volunteers. We have a variety of locations where our patients live in the greater Denver/Arvada area.

Need: Volunteers needed for companionship with clients/families at end-of-life. We can tailor volunteer experience to each person’s skills, passion, and interest. This could be spending time through companionship, listening to life stories, light cleaning, light yard work, assisting in admin work, bereavement support, event planning, massage, reiki, art, beauty services, etc.

Requirements: make commitment of at least 1-2 hours a week for one year; must have valid auto insurance/license and ability to drive to visit in Boulder/Denver surrounding areas; complete 12-plus hours of training/orientation with volunteer coordinator/associate administrator and attend

required in-services; must have effective communication skills to work with the terminally ill and families. Volunteers must listen without imposing spiritual, social, political values or beliefs; comply with state and federal regulations and pre-employment requirements including background check, TB test, and flu shot (if required at assigned facility).

Contact: Erica Chilin erica@elevationhhh. com or call 719-659-7275.

English as A Second Language: Volunteers provide English as a Second Language and Citizenship tutoring to adults at Arvada United Methodist Church.

Need: Adult tutor volunteers; no prior teaching experience required. Tutors do not need to know a second language. Need volunteers to perform clerical tasks. Financial donations welcome.

Contact: Kathy at kathybv@comcast.net or 303-882-2751.

Front Range BEST: Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students.

Need: Volunteers to help test and repair vex controller and motor parts; to count and organize miscellaneous materials.

Training: Provided; kit team meets weekly in Highlands Ranch.

Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or tami.kirkland@frontrangebest.org. Go to www.frbest.org.

Foothills Art Center: Golden’s premier art facility.

Contact: volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter. org Founders and Friends of Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge: Restores native habitat and wildlife; provides opportunities to experience wildlife and nature; promotes awareness and appreciation of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

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

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

Age requirements: Adults, or children with

adult supervision; training will be provided if needed.

Contact: Janet Torma-Krajewski, 303-4232069 or jtorma79@gmail.com.

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

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

Girl Scouts: Youth organization for girls.

Need: Volunteers for jobs ranging from running troops to helping with a science event or office work Age requirement: Men and women, 18-plus Contact: girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-4045708 Global Goods and Coffee Shop: Supports the efforts of Global Refuge International, which provides medical support and training to refugees in Uganda. Shop sells fairly traded global goods and coffee, lattes, homemade paninis and pies.

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

We’d love to hear a sample of your music.

Location: Olde Town Arvada Requirement: Must be at least 16 years old; cashiers must be willing to volunteer at least one shift per week, for at least six months. Must love coffee and serving others.

Contact: scheduling@globalgoodsandcoffee.com or stop by the shop to fill out a volunteer application.

Global Orphan Relief: Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world.

Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool.

Contact: Those interested serving this faith-based Colorado nonprofit can contact Deitra Dupray, 303-895-7536 or dadupray@ comcast.net.

Golden Optimists Bicycle Recycle: Group helps repair or recycle bicycles in the community.

Need: All ages, knowledge levels to work on bicycles Contact: www.goldenoptimists.org

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

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

Queen of Conspiracy: May 17 to June 23 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden.

Showtimes at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.

Swingtime Canteen: Get ready for a memorable night with Colorado ACTS, as five archetypal film characters from the 1940’s prove their mettle while they sing over 30 vintage classics from the war years. Performances: May 18 at 2:30 and 7:30, May 24, -25 at 7:30.

All tickets are sold at the door, $9, and veterans are free. A show and extra dinner option is available for $14. Call for dinner reservations at (303) 456-6772. Location: 11455 West I- 70 Frontage Road, Wheat Ridge, 80033.

MUSIC

King of Glory Lutheran Church Adult Choir: 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 10001 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Choir sings for 9 a.m. worship services on Sunday. All singers welcome. Church membership is not required.

Contact Mike Krueger at michaeltoddkrueger@ comcast.net or call 303-8286683. http://kog-arvada.org The Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling: Showtime: 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at The Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave., Golden. Ticket price: $20$25, buffalorose.net.

Alpine Chorale Concert: The Road Home: 7:30 p.m. May 31 and June 1 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4500 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge. A reception follows the concert. Go to www.alpinechorale.org.

ART

T-Shirt Quilts: Fridays through May 24, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. T-shirts often illustrate memorable events and fun times. Remember them by assembling 16-20 shirts into a quilt. Bring shirts, fabric cutting board, and rotary cutters to first class; materials list discussed at that time. Register early, $42 ($50 non-res.).

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Learn about Soles4Souls at https:// soles4souls.org/get-involved.

this week’s TOP FIVE Sin Street Social Club: on stage through May 19 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call 720-898-7200 or go to http://arvadacenter.org/ sin-street-social-club for showtimes and tickets.

The Rivers: A Professional Company Aerial Dance Production: 3 p.m. May 19 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Go to www.facebook.com/ events/339683010089549/ Golden Challenge: May 20-24.

A week of riding up Lookout Mountain. Start at 7 a.m. at Big Ring Cycles, 600 12th Street, Suite 170, Golden. Monday through Wednesday are group rides with a friendly pace; Thursday is a group ride with a competitive individual finish; Friday is a group ride with a competitive

EVENTS

Eleanor’s Community Garden: has a plot for gardening this summer. The garden is at Applewood Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden. Contact John at 303-4216300 for information.

team finish. To qualify for Thursday’s or Friday’s top prizes, you must have ridden any two days prior. A police escort on Thursday and Friday. Go to http://www.bigringcycles.com/to/goldenchallenge Homesteaders’ Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 25 at Golden History Park, 1020 11th St., Golden.

Experience 19th century homesteading, explore the historic cabins, try woodstove cooking, learn about blacksmithing, and take a lesson at the one-room schoolhouse.

Go to https://www.goldenhistory.org.

Folk Music Songcircle: 2:30-4:30 p.m. May 26 at the Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. Bring your instruments, songbooks (optional), or just your voices.

Round-robin style; uses “Rise Up Singing” and “Rise Again” songbooks. Email folkmusic64@ gmail.com.

Sen. Rachel Zenzinger and Reps.

Tracy Kraft-Tharp and Brianna Titone. Speakers will include several journalists who cover the Capitol beat with their perspectives on the 2019 legislative proceedings, and a post session wrap-up.

Pet Photo Shoot: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, May 19 at Foothills Animal Shelter, Golden. Fundraiser to benefit 10-plus animal welfare charities.

Learn more at https://agoldphoto. com/events/pet-photo-shootfundraiser-for-foothills-animalshelter.

Brain Bender: Fridays through May 24, 10-11:30 a.m. Like the rest of your body, your brain needs exercise too. Come challenge your mind with various brain games.

Register early $15 ($18 non-res.).

ApexPRD.org.

Lifetree Café: Illegal Immigration: noon to 1 p.m. May 21 at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Go to www.peacelutheran.net. Filmed interview with the Rev. Mike Morran, whose church offered sanctuary to Arturo Hernandez Garcia, an undocumented immigrant. Garcia moved into the church basement knowing he faced immediate deportation should he leave the church building.

Shakti Soundwave Sound Journey (Gong Bath): 7-8 p.m.

May 17 at One Yoga Center, 7750 Grant Place, Arvada. Registration required; go to https://clients. mindbodyonline.com/classic/ ws?studioid=504602&stype=8&sView=week&sLoc=0&da te=05/17/19.

Coffee Talk: A Glimpse of Nepal: 1 to 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Journey to the Kathmandu area to explore the customs, culture, and beauty of Nepal. Temples, dogs, and monkeys abound. Register ($3), by 5/20. ApexPRD.org.

Spring Gear Sale: 6-8 p.m. May 17 at American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. Sellers keep most of the sale price, with the rest going to support the programs at the Colorado Mountain Club. Go to http://bit.ly/springgearsale.

Story Time with the Hens: 10-10:30 a.m. May 24 at Golden History Park, 1020 11th St., Golden.

Meet at the chicken coop. Go to https://www.goldenhistory.org/ event/story-time-with-the-hens2/?instance_id=363.

Town Hall Meeting: 10:30 a.m. May 18 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Led by

Lifetree Café: Prime Minister’s “God Encounter”: noon to 1 p.m.

May 28 at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Go to www.

peacelutheran.net. Layne was convicted of corruption charges and served 12 years in prison.

During his incarceration, Layne claims he experienced a supernatural visit from God. Free Summer Lunches for Kids: 11-11:30 a.m.

Monday to Friday at the Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Free, healthy lunches for anyone 18 and under. Provided by Jewish Family Services. Go to jeffcolibrary.org.

Arvada’s Trails Day: June 1. Get on the trails for bike rides, walks, yoga session or even do a trail service project in the morning at Majestic View. Then enjoy family festivities at Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for activities, free refreshments, LIVE raptors and snakes, and more.

Visit Arvada.org/trails-day.

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Children’s Mommy & Me Springtime Yoga: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 19 at Palangi Fit, 6350 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Mamma’s bring the kiddos and join us for this Mommy & Me Mother’s Day Yoga Celebration! Ticket includes 1 adult & 1 child. Ages 4 and up. Registration required and space is limited. Contact us with any questions, Kristine Eckley 720690-6383.

Get Out of the Gym: Outdoor workouts at Robby Ferrufino Park, 9001 W. 74th Ave., Arvada. Five- or 10week options available. Exercises scaled to fitness level. Starts June 3. Register at www.upwardspiralfit.com/summer-fit-focus-camps/ or contact 347-267-0619, or email jen@upwardspiralfit.com.

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

ALC provides

this service to all qualifying Colorado residence. Call 303-431-6481 to see if you qualify.

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Social Security and Income Planning: 6:30-8 p.m. May 23 at Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge.

Understand key details of Social Security rules that can potentially affect your retirement benefits.

Call 720-287-5880 or go to www. joannholstadvisers.com.

Summer Reading Launch: Marty the Magic Jewell: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 1 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Go to https:// jeffcolibrary.org/ Marty Jewell will kick off Summer Reading with three magical performances at 12:30, 1:45, or 3 p.m.

TRIAD: Beyond Fighting Fires: Services for Seniors: Fire departments do more than put out fires, they often offer additional services to keep seniors safe in their homes.

A panel of local fire departments will share their available senior programs. Let our first responders help keep you safe. The Triad of Jefferson County hosts this talk at 1:30 pm, Tuesday, May 28 at the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, 500 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Free and open to the public, 303-271-6980.

Spring Shoe Donation Drive for Soles4Souls: new or gently worn shoes can be dropped off through June 1 at 955 Webster St., Wheat Ridge. Organized by Colorado Realtor Chris White, of Re/Max Alliance.

Call 303-458-8188 or go to www.

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. Things to Do events run free, on a space-available basis.

Summer Reading Launch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1 at the Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Space-themed STEAM activities. Go to jeffcolibrary.org.

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Super summer outdoor activities for children abound

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ith the public school year winding down you may be one of those parents searching for summer activities and educational opportunities for their kids? It’s a good time to look outdoors! Along Front Range Colorado, the summer season is the outdoors season. And the pathway to youth and family outdoors adventures is limitless, readily close to all of us right here in the greater Denver Metro region.

There are a number of convenient, natural environments welcoming you a reasonably close drive from our nearby cities. One is the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (RMANWR), near Commerce City; the other is the Barr Lake State Park and Nature center (BLSP), east of Brighton. Both are professionally staffed and provide exciting and unique nature tours, outdoors classes, learning experiences and wildlife and bird observation viewing for all ages, family members and community organizations.

A few suggested RMANWR summer activities would include morning wildlife viewing tours May 11 and June 22. Participants will enjoy the comfort of the Refuge bus with an onboard biologist guide. The number of mammals and birds visible on the tour are amazing on this

17,000 acre Refuge and the spring season is their best viewing time.

Another popular event is the Kids Fishing Clinic set for June 15, which is hosted by experienced anglers from other outdoors organizations.

Kids 6-12 will come Ron Hellbusch away with basic skills to enjoy fishing in other Colorado waters. This Refuge is proud of its research and success in the recovery of the blackfooted ferrets. Both May 18 and June 1 a Refuge naturalist will explain what caused the disappearance of this colorful little critter and how the refuge staff attends to its basic, daily needs while supporting the animal’s self-reliance and population growth. Other learning classes include The Incredible Insects that exposes kids to the smallest of life forms and how they serve the natural world. There are more than 20 additional programs available and many at differing date and times.

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miles of trail open for hiking, biking and horseback riding on its 5,000 acres of rolling hills and stream basins. Mule deer and elk, plus coyotes and other small mammals occupy this Refuge as well. For people or close to Arvada, Two Ponds NWR is a natural beauty of land, water and trails. Visitors can see 120 species of birds on its 72 acres of close in urban land.

The Barr Lake complex, BLSP and Nature Center is a busy exploratory ground during the summer months. A very popular event, not to miss is the Eagle Express van which explores the bald eagle nests, cormorant Rookery and miles of natural habitat that houses a vast assortment of other ground animals and bird species. A very unique and intriguing evening event is the Full Moon Hikes that will put kids and families in the midst of nature’s evening hours to hear and witness nocturnal animal and bird activity. Another interesting event and one unique to Barr Lake is an on lake tour of the Park on the Sunset Pontoon Boat Tours. A Park naturalist will share the history of Barr Lake, the surrounding agriculture operations, boat safety, evening fish habits and maybe even catch a view an owl, hawk or eagle dipping to lakes surface in pursuit of a fish dinner meal.

Birders will find a unique opportunity to meet other bird enthusiast as the new Barr Lake Birders Club discusses the growing list of local bird species and identify new species as they take flight after sunset.

Friday Night Campfire Tales grasps the attention of kids and families as good stories are shared, sing-alongs and marshmallows are roasted around the campfires. Young toddlers and parents will enjoy Toddler Story Time in June as stores about nature and wildlife are shared by Rangers on the first Thursday of every month. July 20th is the popular Go to kids’ night out at the Drive in Movie for kids. Everyone is encouraged to bring make-shift box cars to the park to watch the hilarious kid’s movie Lilo and Stitch.

There are many additional activities available. For a complete list of all events, or possibly new ones added at each of the facilities either call staff members or check the websites. BLSP Offices can be reached at 303-659-6005 and RMANWR 303-2890930. Keep in mind reservations are required at both venues for most events and the earlier reservations are made the better chance of getting on the activity lists.

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Green Mountain girls soccer mounts back-to-back playoff wins

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAKEWOOD — Green Mountain girls soccer’s postseason began right where its regular season started this season.

No. 11-seeded Green Mountain faced off against No. 22 Lewis-Palmer on May 8 at Lakewood Memorial Field in the opening round of the Class 4A state tournament.

The Rams and Rangers actually played in both teams’ season opener nearly two months ago, with Green Mountain taking a close 2-1 victory in double-overtime.

The result the second time around was identical, minus the overtime. Green Mountain (12-5 record) took a 2-1 win thanks to second-half goals by senior Olivia Pietro (51st minute) and sophomore Amber Calanni (71st minute) to erase a 1-0 first-half deficit.

“This was just like the other game,” Calanni said of the rematch. “We got that first goal and the momentum swung. We just possessed the rest of the game.”

Lewis-Palmer (7-7-2) got a goal late in the first half by freshman Miah Williams to

Lewis-Palmer senior Lindsey Estes (22) and Green Mountain senior Shelby Ransom (5) track after the ball near the Rangers’ goal May 8 at Lakewood Memorial Field. The Rams took a 2-1 victory in rainy conditions to move into the second round of the Class 4A state tournament.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS give the Rangers a 1-0 lead at halftime.

It took awhile for the fourth-place team in the 4A Jeffco League to get some shots on net and pressure on

Lewis-Palmer goalie Katja Bierman.

“It’s a tough league playing in Jeffco, so it would have been nice to have a little easier on here. Lewis-Palmer

is great,” Green Mountain coach John Barone said of the tough first-round matchup. “We were the better team in the first half, we just never finished. Once we got that

first one, that’s all it took.”

After Pietro scored the gametying goal, she assisted on the game-winning goal by Calanni with less than 10 minutes to play in regulation-time.

“When (Pietro) lofted that ball I knew I had to get the goal,” Calanni said. “I just placed it in the corner.”

Another key factor for Green Mountain was the play of Shelby Ransom. The senior controlled the midfield for the majority of the second half.

“She (Ransom) is great,” Barone said of Ransom who didn’t play in the first meeting against Lewis-Palmer.

“She is amazing.”

Green Mountain moved into the second round where it faces No. 6 Mullen on May 11. The Rams dominated the Mustangs with a 4-1 victory.

The win set up a state quarterfinal showdown against 4A Jeffco rival Evergreen (12-3-2) earlier this week after press deadline.

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

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

D’Evelyn traveling a familiar 4A girls soccer postseason path D’Evelyn sophomore Payton Fritchie, left, races down the field before scoring the Jaguars’ first goal in a 3-0 victory May 11 over Erie at Lakewood Memorial Field.

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAKEWOOD — The territory is starting to look very similar to D’Evelyn’s girls soccer team.

The top-seeded Jaguars (13-1-2 record) advanced to the Class 4A state quarterfinals next week with a 3-0 shutout victory over No. 17 Erie on May 11 at Lakewood Memorial Field.

D’Evelyn is on a familiar path when the Jaguars won the 4A state title in 2017.

“For all of the seniors it’s a lot of motivation,” D’Evelyn senior Laryssa Hamblen said of getting back to the 4A state title game. “We know the feeling and we know what it’s like.

We are trying to really express how it is and how it was for the younger players.”

Hamblen scored the lone goal two years ago in the 1-0 state championship victory over Evergreen at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

There are a handful of seniors remaining from that championship squad who were instrumental in D’Evelyn winning its first girls soccer state title in the school’s history.

“It helps so much,” D’Evelyn coach

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/ JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Reid Bervik said of the experience from the core of seniors who were huge factors two years ago. “Laryssa (Hamblen), Bella (Scaturro), CC (Leoni) and Kiera (Hess) are just so savvy.

They don’t let moments become to big for them.”

The moment wasn’t too big for

D’Evelyn sophomore Peyton Fritchie in the second-round playoff game Saturday night. Fritchie broke a scoreless tie midway through the first half with a rocket shot past Erie junior goalie Zoe Hatch.

“I just let it rip basically,” Fritchie said of the Jaguars’ first-half goal.

“We knew Erie could hang with us and that first goal is so big for us.”

It was the seventh goal of the season for the sophomore.

“Fritchie has been such a stud for us all year,” Bervik said. “To see her get one like that gives her so much confidence going forward.”

D’Evelyn leading scorer — Hamblen — added an insurance goal in the 71st minute to finally give the Jaguars’ a 2-0 lead. D’Evelyn had a number of scoring chances that didn’t find the back of the net.

“It was a game honestly that we could have had four, five or six goals,” Bervik said. “I was a little surprised that some of the shots we normally finish went the other way, but I believed in my girls the whole time.

They are fighters.”

Hamblen scored her 18th goal of the season on a breakaway that started at midfield. The senior admitted she has been sick and it was a struggle to make such a long run that resulted a one-on-one chance against the goalie. Hamblen eventually tucked a shot into the corner of the net.

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Freshman helps Wheat Ridge girls soccer net 4A quarterfinal berth

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAKEWOOD — Emily Browne didn’t play like a freshman May 11 at Lakewood Memorial Field.

The Wheat Ridge freshman scored a pair of goals (15th and 44th minutes) to guide the No. 4-seeded Farmers to a 3-1 victory over No. 13 Holy Family in second-round game of the Class 4A girls soccer state tournament.

“She (Browne) is a great player, a special player,” Wheat Ridge coach Dan Watkins said. “Players like that want moments. She came through. She has been working hard for us all year long.”

Wheat Ridge moves into the state quarterfinals where it will host No. 21 Cheyenne Mountain, after press deadline. Cheyenne Mountain upset No. 5 Air Academy 2-1 in double-overtime Saturday afternoon in Colorado Springs.

Browne’s first goal came off a direct free kick from senior Molly Kratzer in the first 20 minutes of the opening half. Kratzer’s kick sailed over a host of Farmers and Tigers, before finding Browne on the back post.

The ball bounced just in front of Browne and she half-volleyed a shot into the open net.

“I do my best to get to the back post.

That’s always my run,” Browne said.

“I know there is always a chance it’s going to get over.”

Kratzer said it’s the second time

Wheat Ridge sophomores Whitney Clark, left, and Emelia Probst (8) converge on Holy Family sophomore Jaelan Giron during the first half May 11 at Lakewood Memorial Field.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS this season she has been able to hit Browne on a free kick in similar fashion.

“I just wanted to hit it far post and see if Emily could get it,” Kratzer said. “She has such good touch on the ball with any part of her body. She did

all the work. I just kicked it.”

Browne gave the Farmers a 2-0 lead early in the second half on a laser shot past Holy Family junior goalie Sally Napierkowski. Kratzer said she was even more impressed by Browne’s second goal.

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“That second goal was amazing,” Kratzer said of Browne’s goal early in the second half. “I was waiting for the goal kick. That is the thing about Emily. She brings the energy and works.”

Kratzer played with Emily’s older sister — Macie Browne — before having the chance to share the field with another Browne.

Kratzer put the Farmers ahead 3-0 with a penalty kick with less than 15 minutes to play in regulation-time.

Holy Family (10-6 record) did prevent the shutout. Senior Nicolette Sandoval scored in the 76th minute to make the final score 3-1.

“It was nice to have a little bit more flow to the game today,” Watkins said about playing in much better conditions than the Farmers’ first-round game Tuesday night against Discovery Canyon. “I’d be OK with having good weather going forward however long that lasts.”

The Farmers (14-2-1) would like the season to last until May 22 the date of the state championship game at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

“We came in game … do we want to practice more? Do we want to be playing next week? That is what we wanted to do,” Browne said.

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

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Lakewood sophomore Mikaela Haas hits a backhand during her first-round match against Chatfield junior Natalia Smith at the Class 5A girls tennis state championships Friday, May 10, at Gates Tennis Center in Denver. Haas went on to finish second at No. 3 singles. It’s the second straight year Haas has walked away from the state tournament with a state runner-up. Haas and double partner Lauren Rice placed second at No. 4 doubles last year.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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D’Evelyn sophomore Lauren Cook added another goal three minutes later to seal the victory. Senior goalie Kiera Hess — starting goalie for the Jaguars in their state title run — recorded her eighth shutout victory of the season and fourth in a row.

“It’s nice to get a clean sheet (shutout) the first two (playoff) games,” Bervik said. “Our defense has been so solid all year long. They have just continued that.”

D’Evelyn joined Jeffco League’s No. 3 Evergreen, No. 4 Wheat Ridge and No. 11 Green Mountain in grabbing second-round playoff wins Saturday.

Half of the state quarterfinal field in 4A will come from the Jeffco League.

“I there must be something in the water,” Bervik said. “It’s a testament to our league and how strong we are.

It’s a great group of coaches as well that do a great job.”

D’Evelyn hosted No. 8 Silver Creek and Wheat Ridge got a home game against No. 21 Cheyenne Mountain in the quarterfinals, after press deadline.

Evergreen and Green Mountain face off against each other with a state semifinal ticket on the line.

“It’s insane,” Hamblen said of the strength of the 4A Jeffco conference.

“The Jeffco League is impressive. It’s insane how good the teams are.”

Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public School

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• Residential Expert • All electrical upgrades • No Job Too Small • Senior Discounts – Lic/Insured

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Siding

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Plumbing

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• Winterization

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FIRST ROUND ESTATE SALE

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May 16th & 17th 8am-3pm 46649 Indian Brush Court Parker 80138 County Line & Delbert Furniture, Tools, Mis. Household Everything must go!

MERCHANDISE

Castle Rock

MOVING SALE Friday - Sunday May 17-19 8am 1948 Blue Sage Lane Castle Rock 80104 Power Tools, Furniture, New and Old Books 2 sets of dishes, Too much to list Downsizing Everything Must Go

Huge Annual Antique, Collectible & Horse Drawn Farm Equipment Sale Horse Drawn Farm Equipment, Wood Wheel Wagons, Buggy, Steel Wheels, Misc. Farm Tons of Collectibles Thurs-Sun May 30th, 31st & June 1st, 2nd 8:00AM-4pm 10824 E Black Forest Dr Parker 80138 720-842-1716

Multi-Family Garage & Furniture Sale Thu-Fri, 5/16-5/17, 8a-6p Sat, 5/18, 8a-3p

We have FURNITURE GALORE!!

Our PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED ANTIQUE FURNITURE features a stunning 100+ yr old Walnut Dining Table w/a built in leaf & 6 ornately carved chairs … a MUST- SEE! Also a 1930s Double Bed, beautiful Dressers, Highboys, Secretarys, Tables & much more … made of walnut, oak, mahogany wood!

Our GARAGE SALE features 2 Roll-Top Desks in excellent condition, a Dining Table set w/6 chairs & matching small Hutch, a bedroom set w/5+ pcs. We have Clothes (all ages) - Kitchen - Linens - Home Décor - Craft Supplies Jewelry - Books - Sports - Electronics Toys, plus Home-Baked Goods!

Our BBQ LUNCH starts at 11a with 1/3lb. Angus sirloin burger or brat plate for $5 or hot dog plate for $3.50.

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Bicycles

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Estate Sales Lakewood

Large Estate Sale 315 South Lee Street Lakewood (Alameda & Kipling) May 18th & 19th 9am-4pm Dishes, Antiques, Furniture, Matresses, Tools 2000 Buick Park Avenue Torro Mower battery start Books, Linens, Yard Tools and much more

CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE: 2 Cemetery plots at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Littleton, CO. Plots located in Garden of Gethsemane.

Price negotiable.

Contact Rhonda at 303/916-0502

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

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Manufactured/Mobile Homes

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RENTALS

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

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