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Jefferson County Public Health tackles drug overdose crisis County marks International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 27

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Ninety-eight candles flickered and 98 seconds of silence were observed for the 98 lives lost from drug overdose in Jefferson County in 2017.

A death from a drug overdose is “something that’s 100% preventable,” said Michael Miller, the opioid initiatives coordinator with Jefferson County Public Health. “But we have to get the right tools into the hands of the right people.”

Jefferson County Public Health hosted its 2019 End Overdose Jeffco event on Aug. 27 at the Edgewater Civic Center. The event took place in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, which takes place annually on Aug. 31.

Throughout the week leading up to Aug. 31, a Sunday, communities across the globe held events to remember those who lost their life to a drug overdose and to support their loved ones, teach people about the tools and resources available to those affected by drug use and to launch campaigns to end the stigma associated with drug addictions.

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Michael Miller, the opioid initiatives coordinator with Jefferson County Public Health, kneels beside the candles set up in recognition of the 98 lives lost to drug overdose in Jefferson County in 2017.

Jefferson County Public Health hosted its 2019 End Overdose Jeffco event on Aug. 27 at the Edgewater Civic Center. against people who use drugs, whether they know it or not,” Miller said.

“The quicker we’re able to view people who use drugs as humans, the quicker we’ll be able to address this overdose crisis.”

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Man charged for two Belmar stabbings

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Vicente Enrique Orozco appeared in a Jefferson County court on Aug. 28 where he was formally charged with 17 counts, including two counts of first-degree murder relating to two stabbings that took place in Belmar, according to a release from the First Judicial District, which covers Jefferson and Gilpin counties.

In the early morning of Aug. 15, Lakewood Police were called to Belmar Park at 801 S. Wadsworth

Blvd. where they found 19-year-old Ivan Rivera with multiple stab wounds. He died a few days later at a hospital.

Later that morning, Lakewood Police were called back to the park where they found 61-year-old Stevan Sandvick dead and with multiple stab wounds.

Orozco, 19, was arOrozco rested by Lakewood Police on Aug. 21, and charged on suspicion of killing Sandvick.

He now faces two counts of aggravated robbery, 11 violent crime counts, one count of attempted first-degree murder, one count of first-degree felony murder and two counts of first-degree murder after deliberation after being named the suspect in Rivera’s death as well.

He is being held without bound at the Jefferson County jail and is due back in court for a preliminary hearing on Sept. 27.

The arrest affidavit regarding Orozco is currently sealed by authorities.

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Even while the economy as a whole has shown signs of an impending recession through traditional leading indicators, and while showings are down and we’ve seen more price reductions recently, homes continue to sell, and sold prices are not yet going down significantly.

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Honoring Lakewood’s James E. Harrison The former South Simms Street Park is now James E. Harrison Park

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On Aug. 26, Lakewood residents and the family of James E. Harrison gathered at 544 S. Simms St. for the renaming of the former South Simms Street Park. The park will now be called James E. Harrison after Lakewood City Council approved the name change at a June 10 city council meeting. Harrison worked on Lakewood’s incorporation in 1969, served as a neighborhood block captain for the Lakewood Police Department’s Neighborhood Watch Program, was part of the Glennon Heights Homeowners Association and was a U.S. veteran.

Harrison’s family attended and spoke at the event as did Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul and Lakewood City Councilmember Mike Bieda.

Following the park dedication, residents enjoyed food like sandwiches, chips and cake at the park.

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Lakewood City Councilmember Mike Bieda shares words about James E. Harrison. At a June 10 Lakewood City Council meeting, council approved to rename South Simms Street Park to James E. Harrison Park.

From left, Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul, Margaret Harrison, James Harrison’s wife, Gail Wagner, Jeanette Sullivan, James’ daughter and Rob Kelly cut a ribbon for the official naming of James E. Harrison Park on Aug. 26.

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Lakewood City Council questions what blighted is City wrangles with how to go about implementing Question 200

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At an Aug. 26 Lakewood City Council study session over implementing the Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative, Lakewood Economic Director Robert Smith showed a map of areas in the city that could still see redevelopment if considered blighted or distressed — something required by the initiative.

As city staff has tried to piece together what blighted means, it turned to state and federal definitions, including urban renewal areas, opportunity zones, low income housing tax credit sites, qualified community development block grant target areas and enterprise zone program areas. If all properties that fall under those categories were defined as “blighted” as far as Question 200 is concerned, then Smith estimates around 40% of the city is still eligible for redevelopment.

“In my opinion there was nothing in this ordinance that would cause people to believe that we were going to apply (the Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative) to (about) half of the city,” said Lakewood City Councilmember Charley Able saying

it seemed higher than what voters expected.

The topic of blighted areas was heavily discussed at the study session. The Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative, known as Question 200, passed by voters on July 2 by more than 5% of the vote. It limits new home construction to 1% of the city’s housing stock and requires Lakewood City Council to hold a public hearing and vote to approve residential projects with 40 units or more. There was City Council involvement on residential development decisions before the initiative passed.

Among areas that may be considered blighted and primed for redevelopment include areas near Wadsworth and Sheridan and Sixth Avenue to Colfax as they fall under opportunity zones, Smith said at the study session.

Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul said once the ballot question was passed, it became an “animal” of the city’s.

Some members of City Council disagreed with each other about how to define blighted, but Cathy Kentner, the proponent of the initiative, said during public comment that blighted should be defined strictly by urban renewal areas.

Urban renewal laws give municipal governments a chance to create urban renewal projects as a way to improve specifically designated blighted areas. Under urban renewal laws, blighted conditions include

dwelling units. but commercial develdeteriorating structures and deteopment is all about people — people riorating site improvements, faulty and the folks that become customers streets or lot layouts, unsanitary or and patrons.” unsafe conditions, inadequate public “I’m for all people in Lakewood in facilities, code violations and other all wards, but we have differences factors. and needs,” Marino added.

Currently Lakewood has three Other highlights from the study reinvestment areas — the city’s name session included an agreement by for urban renewal areas — include council to allow Lakewood’s planthe West Alameda Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Area, something the ning commission to review affordable city describes as being a catalyst in housing allocation requests. Part transforming of the Lakeland to create wood Strategic a downtown Growth InitiaLakewood like tive includes Belmar, the Colprovisions that fax-Wadsworth requires builders Reinvestment to receive growth District, an area cap allocations where a Kmart for a building once resided and permit. In July, the West Colfax City Council apAvenue Corridor proved a motion Reinvestment that will allow Area, running Bill Marino, for all developfrom Sheridan ment projects as 40 West Arts District board chair of July 12 that Boulevard to Simms Street. and executive director for the have properly As public and Lakewood West Colfax Business completed comment went filed necessary Improvement District documentation to on, at least three people expressed continue without concerns that having to obtain the growth cap an allocation can stunt growth in areas that are in until Dec. 31, including projects that need of redevelopment, particularly haven’t received a building permit along West Colfax Avenue where the yet. city’s 40 West Arts District resides.

“As we work through implementIn 2006, Lakewood adopted the West ing this, having the opportunity Colfax Avenue Action Plan, establishfor additional public comment and ing a vision to beautify and enhance conversations to work through any the economic vitality of West Colfax issues with (a) development would Avenue from Sheridan Boulevard to be beneficial for everyone. I think Indiana Street. that we should have (projects) heard “There’s a long list of these people by planning commission — that way that believed in what we told them. the community has more time to get That we would allow new investup to speed on (a) project,” said City ment,” said Bill Marino, 40 West Arts Councilmember Dana Gutwein.

District board chair and executive Lakewood City Council will contindirector for the Lakewood West Colue to discuss how to implement the fax Business Improvement District.

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Lakewood says no to Schnell farm development Zoning change would have turned historic property into dozens of homes

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Schnell farm has resided at 3113 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood since 1888 and has held a place on the National Register of Historic Places since 1997. The farm used to be 20 acres, but once Wadsworth was widened, the property shrunk to 18.26 acres. Still, it was big enough to keep a barn, a farmhouse and other buildings that History Colorado says is the last remaining example of an early farm complex in the Bear Creek Valley area of Jefferson County.

Ahead of an Aug. 26 Lakewood City Council meeting, the prop-

erty was potentially becoming 77 single-family houses, developed by Homebuilder Richmond American Homes.

But late into the meeting, Lakewood City Council unanimously voted 11-0 against rezoning about 11 acres of the property for the Homebuilder Richmond American Homes’ project. If it had passed, the Schnell farm buildings would’ve likely been demolished to build the homes.

“In general, I have concerns about the fact that you’re able to take down historic sites,” said Lakewood City Councilmember Dana Gutwein.

“There’s no protections. I continue to learn more about this, but this really raises that issue.”

Lakewood spokesperson Stacey Oulton described the farm’s place on the National Register of Historic Places as an honorary designation that didn’t come with protection of the property. The area is currently zoned as one-acre residential use,

and Richmond American Homes was proposing for it to be changed to mix-used neighborhood urban use — something that would’ve paved the way for dozens of new homes.

“I really struggle with the historic part of this, so that is a challenge where I am coming from,” Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul said before the council’s vote.

Not all were happy with the vote, including Jim Weichslebaum, a real estate agent who represents the Schnell family. He questioned council about what has happened to personal property rights.

“I’ve been before many city councils and different county wards, and I can tell you that I’ve never seen a situation where there is high growth designated by a municipality surrounded by higher density and get a project turned down. This is a first in my career, but I’ve only been doing this for 40 years,” said Weichslebaum.

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District’s fourth grade initiative boosts student test scores After a 2018 decrease, fourth graders’ 2019 CMAS scores improve

BY CASEY VAN DIVIER CVANDIVIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After seeing a decrease in the percentage of fourth graders who passed the standardized test CMAS in 2018, district executives felt compelled to make a change.

“We targeted support specifically for fourth grade” as one of several district goals, Chief Academic Officer Matt Flores said. “Fourth grade is always interesting because the learning becomes a little more complex,” including that, as opposed to learning general concepts, “they’re required to compare and contrast.”

When 2019 CMAS results came in on Aug. 15, the district saw the results of its efforts: a 4.8% increase in the percentage of fourth graders who passed English and a 0.5% increase in math. The percentage of students who met or exceeded standards in fourth grade English (56%) was the highest passing percentage out of any subject at any grade level in the district.

For fourth graders, Jeffco achieved higher increases than all other surrounding districts, with Clear Creek School District match-

ing the 4.8% increase in English.

However, the third, fifth, sixth and seventh grades saw slight decreases in the percentages of students who passed both subjects, as opposed to the increases seen by a number of surrounding districts, including Douglas County, which saw improvement in every subject for every grade.

Jeffco exceeded the state average changes for fourth graders, which weighed in at a 1.9% increase in English and a 0.3% decrease in math. For other grades, the district’s change was lower than the state average changes, except for in eighth grade math.

How fourth grade improved To improve the fourth grade scores specifically, one of the main strategies the district employed was to collaborate with teachers in some schools during the planning process, Flores said. The change encouraged teachers to “take into consideration Colorado Department of Education (standards) and creating relevant and engaging opportunities,” he said.

Representatives from the district also provided help with interpreting test scores, said Principal Karla Hankins of Mortensen Elementary in Ken Caryl. During the school’s fourth-grade-level meetings, teachers learned how to study the previous year’s CMAS scores, as well as

REVIEW THE RESULTS To view Spring 2019 CMAS results at the state and district levels, visit www.cde. state.co.us/assessment/cmas-dataandresults-2019.

2018-2019 Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test scores, to determine which concepts students struggled with.

One other change was the introduction of one-to-one devices – laptops or tablets issued to students for school use – for Mortensen students in the 2018-2019 school year.

“CMAS is totally online, but students did not always have access to technology in years past,” she said.

As a result, some students struggled with “using the scrollbar, clicking and dragging – all those computer skills.”

The dedication and new techniques showed in the school’s scores: Mortensen saw an increase in the percentage of fourth graders who passed English and math, which achieved higher rates of improvement than any other grade at the school.

Golden’s Free Horizon Montessori likewise saw its highest increases with fourth graders. Though the charter school does not participate in district-wide trainings, the school takes advantage of “many of the resources available to us as a mechanism for assuring our ends align” with the district’s, said Principal Kresta Vuolo.

Determined to improve test scores alongside the district, Free Horizon Montessori also put a special emphasis on preparing students for the online aspect of the test.

“Our teachers (took) online sample tests so they could better understand the expectations of students, specifically related to navigating the online system,” Vuolo said. “From there, teachers provided students

the opportunity to take a portion of the practice tests where they were able to ask questions about navigation.”

In addition to preparing students for the online aspects of the test, the district also advised focusing on and the application aspect, which asks students not only to recall general formulas, but to understand how to approach word problems.

At Stott Elementary, students especially focused on application after the school received a grant from the district to build a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) lab. In the lab, students have used technology for a variety of projects: they’ve created weather reports with a 9NEWS reporter and Skyped with Superintendent Jason Glass, said Principal Caryn JehnMcCormick.

“We’ve been asking, ‘what is that different way we can teach material to our kiddos who didn’t grasp it the first time?’ Looking at that very quickly made a big difference,” she said. “The lab lets our kids see how all subjects come together for a common purpose. It’s got our kids excited to learn, and it’s got our teachers excited to teach.”

While the district has not announced whether it will continue to target the fourth grade or focus on another group this year, principals have been told the new goals will be announced soon, she said.

As new strategies emerge to promote learning, fourth grade teachers have become “very eager to continue” their progress, Hankins said.

“We got really clear on what the state standards mean,” Hankins said. “We’re (figuring out) what our children need to learn, how we’ll know they’ve learned it and what we’ll do to intervene if we see somebody’s struggling.”

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C-470 construction far behind schedule CDOT says contractor was misleading about progress of express lanes project

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s like the sign says: construction ahead, expect delays.

The C-470 Express Lanes project, which will add two tolled express lanes along the busy highway, was supposed to be done this summer.

The Colorado Department of Transportation, however, recently placed the project’s contractor in default after what it calls repeated delays, misleading timelines and insufficient resources to finish the work on time.

At this point, CDOT says the work could stretch into next summer.

“We certainly understand the frustration drivers feel,” CDOT spokesman Matt Inzeo said. “We’re taking every action to make sure this project is done as quickly as possible while making sure safety and quality standards are met.”

The $276 million project, which kicked off in 2016, is about 83% complete, Inzeo said.

The project includes adding toll lanes to the highway between I-25 and Wadsworth Boulevard, as well as adding noise walls, realigning curves and widening overpasses. The project is expected to save commuters up to

18 minutes during a rush hour trip along the 12-mile stretch between I-25 and Wadsworth once it’s completed, according to CDOT. CDOT formally notified the contractor, a joint entity made up of Flatiron Construction and AECOM, called F|A, that it was in breach of contract in a letter to project manager Dustin Williams on Aug. 2.

F|A failed to inform CDOT of repeated delays in a timely fashion, the letter says, and misled officials about the project’s progress.

“CDOT repeatedly provided comments and expressed concerns regarding F|A’s ability to achieve the required Project Completion Deadlines,” the letter reads in part. “F|A failed to adequately address CDOT’s comments and concerns and continually misrepresented in the Contract Schedules that they were able to meet the required Project Completion Deadlines.”

Williams, who works for Flatiron, declined to comment on the matter when reached by phone, and directed questions to a company spokeswoman.

That spokeswoman initially directed questions back to CDOT, but when asked for Flatiron’s reaction, directed questions to another spokeswoman.

That spokeswoman said she would respond with a statement, but had not done so by Aug. 29.

AECOM did not respond to requests for comment.

At this point, Inzeo said, CDOT will have to decide whether to stick it out

with F|A or to find another contractor to complete the project. The project likely won’t be completed until at least December, or possibly as late as June 2020, Inzeo said.

Both Flatiron and AECOM are wellknown entities, Inzeo said, and the project’s problems are unusual.

“We haven’t placed a contractor in default in years,” Inzeo said. “This would be something that hasn’t happened in quite some time.”

Local officials said they’re thankful CDOT is stepping up to address problems.

“We appreciate that CDOT maintained timely communication with Douglas County and other members of the multi-jurisdictional C-470 Coalition, as well as the public, regarding construction delays and plans for the foreseeable future,” said Roger Partridge, chairman of the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners. “We especially appreciate the public’s patience during the delayed construction period.”

The delays are disappointing, said Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman.

“This is really painful for the whole south side of the metro area,” Brinkman said. “The construction is pushing traffic onto surface streets, and it’s causing congestion everywhere. We’ve been tolerating this with the expectation it will end soon, and the longer it goes on, the more painful it is.”

Brinkman said she’s anxious to see progress.

“The sooner it’s finished, the sooner life can get back to normal,” Brinkman said. “Just get the dang thing done already.”

Arrest made in Walmart shooting

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lakewood Police announced in a release on Aug. 28 the arrest of Lakewood resident 21-year-old Kile Joshua Chaca in connection to a shooting that took place at a Lakewood Walmart.

Police were called to the Walmart at 440 Wadsworth Blvd. at 9:32 p.m. on Aug. 25 over a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they found Denver resident Luis Acosta with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition, the release reads.

Police believe an argument over a parking spot led to the shooting.

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Five things to know for the Arvada Harvest Festival Thousands to come together for 94th annual event

BY CASEY VAN DIVIER CVANDIVIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Arvada has a western weekend in store as the town prepares for the 94th annual Arvada Harvest Festival and Parade, which will take place in Olde Town Arvada on Sept. 6, 7 and 8.

The nearly-century-old tradition will have a western theme this year and will begin at 5 p.m. Friday night, wrapping up with a family movie at McIlvoy Park on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

Vendors, parade entrants, those competing in festival contests and individuals interested in attending should regularly check both pages for new information and changes.

Additionally, here are five things for Arvadans to keep in mind as the yearly tradition approaches: Parade location Because of ongoing construction, the parade will start at a different location this year with the festivities beginning at Allison Street and Ralston Road.

Parade entrants will receive their number in the lineup by email no later than Aug. 30.

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Before the parade As per tradition, community members are invited to decorate the parade route with sidewalk chalk prior to the parade, which begins at 9 a.m.

Before the parade, individuals can pick up chalk from the announcer’s

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Arvada’s annual festival and parade has been drawing large crowds and lots of smiles for decades, including this scene from 2016.

PHOTO BY KEVIN M. SMITH The spelling bee competition The festival’s annual spelling bee will return this year, with an entry form available on the festival website homepage.

Open to students in the third through eighth grades, the competition begins with a written test at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 6 at the cafeteria in the Shrine of St. Anne Catholic School, 7320 Grant Pl. On Sept. 8, Spectators can swing by School House Kitchen and Libations, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., for the final round of the competition at 4 p.m.

tables, which will be stationed along the parade route.

Become a volunteer The festival is still seeking volunteers to assist with a number of tasks, including checking in vendors and parade entrants, driving golf cart shuttles and emptying on-site trash bins. Volunteers can sign up for shifts on Friday, Saturday or Sunday and will receive a t-shirt the day of their shift at the information booth, located at Grandview Avenue and Upham Street.

Prospective volunteers can sign up for a shift online under the Volunteers tab. The festival will accept volunteer applications through Sept.

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Above, Casey Dean, left, and Kris Buxton dance to the Olde Town Swing Band on the main stage on Grandview Avenue during the 2016 Arvada Harvest Festival.

Winning the parade Judges will select parade entrants to receive cash prizes, which will be announced and distributed at 3 p.m. on Sept.

7 at the pavilion in McIlvoy Park.

Planners have encouraged those decorating parade floats to match the theme to earn extra points in the contest.

A representative from the float must be present to claim the award.

Unclaimed awards will be moved to the information booth on Upham Street, where a representative can claim them until 4 p.m. on Sept. 8.

For more information on parade rules and float specifications, select the “Parade” tab on the festival site.

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Here’s the rundown on RidgeFest Wheat Ridge’s annual get-together filled with fun

BLUEGRASS PERFORMANCES The Cody Sisters 3 – 4 p.m.

Ragged Union 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Wood Belly 5:30 – 7 p.m.

The Railsplitters 7:15 – 9 p.m.

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Whether you’re looking for a fun place to take the kids this weekend, or a chance to meet up with friends and enjoy live music, or want to see some interesting chalk art, or see some impressive classic cars, or shop for some delicious homemade goods, or make a craft, or sample a local brew, or ... you get the idea. Odds are that there’s something for just about anyone to enjoy at this year’s RidgeFest.

The annual celebration of Wheat Ridge and it’s many charms is Sept.

7, from 3-9 p.m. at the Ridge at 38 location, 710 W. 38th Avenue, in and around the grassy area in front of Stevens Elementary School.

RidgeFest is organized by The Ridge at 38 commercial district and Localworks, a community and economic development nonprofit supporting the Wheat Ridge area. The event is free.

Ashley Holland with Localworks said even longtime RidgeFest attendees will have some new items to enjoy this year, including an all-new lineup of bluegrass music acts.

“For years we’ve had a kids craft

A car show was among the activities during RidgeFest on the Ridge at 38 for the 2018 event.

PHOTOS BY KEVIN M. SMITH area, which is back this year. But this year we added adult crafts,” Holland said.

The adults crafts are being sponsored by Al’s Pine Garden and Localworks’ Live. The $5 tickets for the two crafts would be available at the beer and wine ticket booth.

Other events include bluegrass bands, the classic car show, chalk art, a local beer and wine tent (now with pub games), free face painting and henna, a poetry reading by Wheat Ridge’s poet laureate and more.

For a full schedule of RidgeFest events, visit Ridgeat38.com

Stella Zayhowski, 7, makes “slime” (a mixture of mostly shaving cream and water) at the children’s craft table during the 2018 RidgeFest.

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fter a long weekend in New Mexico, we were greeted on our state’s southern border by my favorite sign: “Welcome to Colorful Colorado!”

Growing up in the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado, ALCHEMY I have always found that these longfamiliar words – crisp white painted script emblazoned on dark brown wooden planks – fill me with pride.

Lately, though, I’m left wondering about the “welcome” part.

Earlier this sumAndrea Doray mer I spent a few days in Estes Park with my sister and her husband at their cabin. I was steps

away from deer and wild turkeys and bull elk with velveted antlers that settled in the front yard of the cabin for a late afternoon snooze. On another visit, a bald eagle had cruised overhead.

Coming home via the southern canyon through Lyons, I continued to be awed by the wondrous rock formations, the towering ponderosas, the tumbling rivers and streams, the expanses of meadows, so green so early this year.

My wish at that moment was that everyone, at some time, could enjoy such an experience.

And then I saw it … a sticker slapped on an otherwise innocuous road sign, which said: “Texas drivers suck.” I was immediately irked, offended, and not just a little bit outraged.

Only the week before I had followed a car on I-25 sporting a bumper sticker

that was a replica of our iconic Colorado green-and-white-mountains license plate. This one said, “No Vacancy.”

C’mon, man … why the rude exclusivity and sense of superiority? Everyone got here somehow, many from other states or other countries. Even if we were born in Colorado, as I was, most of us aren’t the first people to occupy our state, not by a long shot.

Generations ago, families from Mexico settled what would later become southern Colorado – where I grew up – in towns that are now hundreds of years old. And, of course, there are the true native tribes, and before them, the mysterious Anasazi. Yet here we all are.

And, for myself, I say, welcome.

Yes, I know that Colorado’s front range, in particular, is growing rapidly, outpacing our attempts at infrastruc-

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Microplastics a big problem Plastic for decades has found its way into our oceans, we’re now finding it falling on our heads in the mile high city. Earlier this year micro plastics were discovered in our rainwater. We have a duty and responsibility to pick up the mess we have made or suffer long-term consequences of our actions. Microplastics are not only dangerous for us, but to the 18 states and 40 million Americans that use our water in their day-to-day lives. Thus, we need real action to stop plastic pollution.

This is not something we can pass down the line, we either take quick decisive action to protect our planet

or we drop the ball in a major way.

In the short time I’ve lived here I have involved myself in the Copirg Organization.

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That is why I have been spending the summer raising support for a ban on plastic grocery bags and polystyrene.

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Know when to get out of your own way

n Tuesday and Wednesday last week, I had a couple nighttime events that, really, I have no way to explain.

I think the closest analogy to them is, maybe, the Moscow Circus.

Without a ringleader. Or, well, rings. And amplified.

Seriously, over the course of two nights, my teaching partner and I meet HITTING with about 300 kids HOME and their families, explain to them what we do, and then provide them with the opportunity to try out all of the musical instruments that we teach to see if they find something that they enjoy and think they’ll be Michael Alcorn good at.

Yep. 300 kids, all playing different musical instruments. That they don’t know how to play. In groups of 15 or 20. All at the same time.

First of all, it needs to be said that these events are a collaborative effort; the two of us guide the thing, but without the cooperation and help of the other six teachers in our

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ture and raising long-term concerns about water. Much of rural Colorado, on the other hand, is dealing with high unemployment and lack of services … the hospital where I was born in Monte Vista has been closed for years.

What’s bringing money into our state that could help with some of these problems? You guessed it: out-of-state visitors.

The Colorado Tourism Office reports that, in 2018, a record 86.2 million travelers spent a record $22.3 billion, up 6.7 percent from 2017. And guess what? The number of domestic tourists increased less than 1 percent. That means most of the money came from somewhere else. (Texas, by the way, is the leading origin state.)

So, thank you, out-of-staters.

area, and a couple dozen high school students, these could not happen.

The explanation part of these meetings is the part we have the most control over, because we have microphones. And, there are a million things we want to tell the kids and the families. (I know—it’s hard for long-time readers to imagine I might have a tendency to get verbose when somebody hands me a microphone, but, well, there you have it.)

But, I’ve learned over the years to keep it simple, keep it short, hit the high points, and then shut up. Let the kids do what they’re there to do, and just get out of the way. A full 29 years it took me to learn this.

Because sometimes, the very best thing you can do is get out of the way.

I was thinking about that in relation to public policy and public relations the other day. When the director of some dumb agency you’ve never heard of put out a public announcement that the policy regarding the citizenship of children of U.S. military members stationed overseas was going to change, it became a textbook example of what happens when you don’t get out of your own way. The statement (not the policy) was written

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Geezer candidates on a vacation

s a geezer candidate, I find traveling has become a challenge. I discovered this when my husband Dick and I recently took a vacation in Steamboat Springs.

The first day we lugged in a trunkful of stuff packed for every weather possibility. Since we had never stayed in this hotel, our room was unfamiliar. Where would we WIT AND GRIT stash our belongings packed in grocery bags?

Dick: Have you seen my cell phone?

Me: No have you seen mine?

Me: “Let’s check the car,” No phones there.

Dick: Call mine on Mary McFerren the house phone.

Me: I can’t remem- Stobie ber your phone number.”

Dick I can’t remember yours either.

After we solved the phone fiasco, later that afternoon the sun shined in

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in a way that made it sound like automatic citizenship for children of service members was a thing of the past.

Trouble is, that’s not what the policy said. it turns out the policy is much more narrowly tailored, and only applies to a very small number of parents in overseas service and to overseas adoptions. For the vast majority of service members and children, nothing changed.

Two lessons here. One, confirmation of Twain’s old adage that a lie/ misinformation circles the globe twice before the truth gets its boots on.

Social media blew up with this story, before anyone bothered to actually understand the policy. The story did indeed circle the globe twice before the responsible corrections followed up.

Not really their fault— they just ran with the memo. Had “they” simply put out the policy without trying to be a part of the story, the media would have likely just overlooked the whole thing.

But secondly, every single member

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Thank you, and welcome. Come visit, come stay. Bring your families and

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These single use plastic are a danger to our health and happiness.

my eyes.

Me: Where are my new dark glasses? I must have laid them down in the thrift store when I bought the lamp.

No luck there.

At the café where we had eaten lunch, the dork guarding the entry way stared at me.

Me: I left my Ray Ban sunglasses here at lunch. It could have been our table or in the women’s room.

Dork: Sorry lady, no dark glasses here.

Me: I’ll bet! You probably kept them for yourself to give to your girlfriend.

Dork: How dare you!

My hubby waited outside. I hugged him.

Me: It must be the stress of traveling.

My left brain is not connected to my hands! I need a mind-body connection!

Dick: Yoga might help.

The next day Yoga at the Botanic Park began at 9 a.m. The weather was glorious. Fifty people spread out in a large circle around the yoga teacher.

Like everyone else, Dick and I sat in lotus positions on our mats. I took my of the current government should understand the sort of scrutiny they’re under, the kind of environment they’re operating in, and that’s especially true in regards to immigration and citizenship. To be oblivious to that reality is to court disaster.

Enter dumb agency you’ve never heard of.

It is inconceivable that the public information officer of the agency ran this memo out without putting it past a public relations professional. They could have saved themselves days’ worth of grief over this whole affair if they’d written the memo better. Or not written a memo at all.

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hat off and laid it in the grass.

Just an hour after yoga, I couldn’t understand my hubby’s words.

Me: Dick, what did you say?

I felt in my ears. My right hearing aid was missing. I panicked. It was worth over a thousand dollars. We checked the car around the seats. Then like a bolt of lightning I remembered I had taken my hat off during the yoga class.

Me: My hearing aid is in the grass where we went to yoga.

Dick: I never wear my hearing aids to exercise!

Me: But I have to wear them to yoga so I can hear the teacher say “down dog” instead of ‘downy the dork boom boom.”

After an hour of crawling on our hands and knees, and feeling the grass, all we found were grasshoppers. I prayed to St. Anthony, the finder of lost things.

Me: Dear St. Anthony, please. Moments later I spotted my hearing aid in

the grass.

Me: I found it! I found it!

I did a happy dance around the park.

Thank you St. Anthony. I’ll make a donation to your church!

Our vacation improved after that. We didn’t lose anything except our room key cards and cribbage pins.

As we prepared to leave the last morning, we piled our bags on the luggage cart. The maid came into our room. Dick talked with her.

Dick: If you find a pair of my reader glasses, call me. They only cost a dollar, but still I want them.

Maid: OK sir. No problem.

She probably thought we were geezers. Maybe not total geezers, but geezer candidates.

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LIFE

‘Once’ is more than might be expected

After sustaining an injury that led to nerve damage and a loss of movement in his right arm, Dan Boozan trains to climb the Grand Teton, which he later summited with a group from Paradox Sports in 2014.

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J

ust about five years ago, Dan Boozan, killing time after his shift, struck up a conversation with a bartender who encouraged him to take up rock climbing.

Boozan’s response was automatic: “I can’t go climbing, I have a disability.”

Several years earlier, in 2011, a bicycling accident left a 29-year-old Boozan with a brain injury and nerve damage in his right shoulder. The injury restricted his ability to move his arm apart from limited movement of his hand and bicep.

But the bartender insisted that Boozan, who’d formerly been active outdoors, look into Paradox Sports.

The nonprofit offers adaptive climbing classes and opportunities, which make climbing accessible for individuals with physical disabilities.

Boozan, who is now 37 and lives near Boulder, still had his doubts. After all, “disabled climbing seems kind of oxymoronic,” he said, laughing.

But he decided to give the sport a try and realized that wasn’t the case: “You can choose to embrace your disability and, really, you can still do everything you want to do.”

Soon, Boozan was climbing three to four days a week, going on weeks-long climbing trips alone and with friends, and becoming an ambassador for the

Golden resident Jess Sporte climbs at the 2019 Paraclimbing World Championships in France. Sporte got involved with adaptive climbing nonprofit Paradox Sports in 2015, where she has honed her climbing skills both casually and competitively after undergoing a leg amputation during her childhood.

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nonprofit. Today, he is among those in the adaptive sports and activities community working to raise awareness about the opportunities available for individuals with disabilities.

“Recreation is vital to everybody’s quality of life, and people with disabilities don’t always have those resources or know they have access to

them,” said Leah Huffer, senior recreation supervisor for Denver Parks & Recreation.

Huffer helps oversee the department’s Adaptive Recreation division, which runs a host of recreational and cultural programs for individuals with disabilities — martial arts, cycling, camping and water-skiing, to name just a few.

The division also works with individuals to provide necessary preparations, such as strength training and adaptive equipment, for classes that run through the general Denver recreation department.

Throughout the metro area, cities and communities put on similar programs, including Lakewood Therapeutic Recreation, Aurora Therapeutic Recreation and South Suburban Therapeutic Adaptive Recreation (STAR).

Centennial resident Rick Lorie, who has cerebral palsy, became involved with STAR three years ago. Since then, the 31-year-old has spent almost every Saturday morning bowling with the STAR group, which invites those with intellectual and physical disabilities to participate.

“I love to bowl, and I’ve got a lot of friends here,” said Lorie, who often attends the weekly event with his roommate, Tommy, and Lorie’s girlfriend, SEE RECREATION, P15

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i S he common perception of a r musicals is that they’re lavish song-and-dance pro- o ductions that prize bold- A ness and glitz over substance.

That has never been completely v true, but those ideas completely t Y come apart when it comes to c “Once.” g Based on John Carney’s 2007 film, starring Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová (who also wrote b the music), the t show is a starCOMING d tlingly intimate ATTRACTIONS story about c music as human connection and c love (both unful- m a filled and not).

And its coming t to life at Golden’s l Miners Alley t Playhouse.

“Audiences will e enjoy the musiClarke Reader cianship and en- w joy the story and its humanness,” s p said Carmen Shedd, who plays Girl in the production. “The piece is really easy to open your heart to.

It’s very raw and very simple.”

Directed by Len Matheo, “Once” runs at Miners Alley, 1224 Washington Ave., from Sept. 6 through Oct. 13. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

The only show to have music that won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award and a Tony Award, the show takes place on the streets of Dublin, where street musician Guy (John Hauser) meets Girl, a Czech immigrant who share a musical language. Their collaboration turns into a deeper connection and a not-so-typical love story. Songs like “Gold” and “Falling Slowly” achingly capture the beauty and melancholy of two people who find joy in each other.

“I think we all have stories about lost loves and relationships that have soured,” Hauser said. “The way that these characters interact is so real that it almost feels like you’re just sitting in on a very personal conversation between two people rather than a production.”

One of the many things that makes the show special is that it calls for more than acting and singing — practically everyone on stage also plays an instrument as part of the story. Which means most have to be a quadruple threat — actor, dancer, singer and musician.

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For the group of friends, the Denver area has provided countless opportunities, he said, with the bowling club as one of his favorites. “Anybody who wants to come would love all of this,” he said.

Other recreational opportunities exist through organizations like Paradox Sports, which provides climbing adaptations such as seated harnesses or ropes for climbers to grab onto instead of the wall, local program manager Amy Bannon said.

“Any person of any ability is invited,” she said. “Even if you’ve never tried rock-climbing, it’s still an option.

You take away a hobby that provides confidence, and the community is like glue.”

Golden resident and Paradox Ambassador Jess Sporte agreed.

Sporte, 32, competed in wheelchair tennis in the area before finding Paradox in 2015. Shortly after, she began climbing competitively.

But for her, the highlight is the community around the sport: “My main reason to climb is the social aspect. Being able to help others into the world of climbing — no matter the limitation — is great.”

Boozan, too, is inspired by the way the sport pushes its athletes to set new expectations for themselves.

“This,” he said, “is for anyone with a disability who wants to try something new and change their own perception of what they can do.”

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A show this intimate is the perfect fit for Miners Alley’s space, and as director Matheo said, it’s been a thrill to get to share it with audiences up close. And once the music starts and everyone takes to the stage, the story and space just comes alive.

“Audiences will have a magical experience of live music and theater — like going to intimate concert but in theatrical way,” he said. “It really is magical. There’s nothing like it.”

For tickets and information, call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley. com.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The National at Mission Ballroom The National are one of the great modern purveyors of music that captures the happy-sad feeling of being alive and in love (though admittedly they tend to lean toward the sad side of things). They’ve maintained a firm place in the alternative rock since the turn of the century and continue playing with the formula on their albums.

MORE INFO According to the most recent data from the US Department of Health and Human Services, 25.6% of individuals with a disability do not participate in any physical activities during a typical week, as opposed to 12.8% of individuals who do not have a disability.

Across the Denver metro area, municipal recreation departments, nonprofits and other groups are working to get the word out about the many programs they put on for those with physical or intellectual disabilities.

The following organizations invite anybody interested in learning more to reach out: Paradox Sports Provides adaptive climbing opportunities, such as a climbing club that meets at Movement Climbing + Fitness gym in Boulder, plus regular climbing trips across the state.

Website: paradoxsports.org Contact: 720-638-5594, info@paradoxsports.org Denver Adaptive Recreation Provides services for transition into Denver Parks & Recreation activities, including adaptive equipment and trainings. Offers 13 Special Olympics sports, Innovative arts classes and martial arts and safety classes, in addition to other activities. Programmers ask participants to register online prior to attending an event.

Website: denvergov.org Contact: 720-865-0820, adaptive.recreation@denvergov.org

In support of their latest, “I Am Easy to Find,” the group will be taking the stage at the new Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6.

Indie pop-group Alvvays will be opening, so attendees are in for the perfect blend of light and dark. Get details and information at www.missionballroom.com.

A tribute to The Who and Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix and The Who are two of the most important and influential rock performers of all time. Both changed the way people think about the guitar, the blues and what songwriting can achieve. But you don’t see as many Who tribute acts as you do groups like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin or Prince.

You’ll get to see tribute to both at Moe’s Original BBQ and Bowl, 3295 S. Broadway in Englewood, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Denver’s own ZCry of Luv will be performing Jimi Hendrix songs and The Substitutes will be honoring The Who. Both groups have any number of classics to pull from, but it’s a safe bet tracks like “Purple Haze,” “All Along the Watchtower,” “Baba O’Riley” and

Aurora Therapeutic Recreation Offers inclusive services to allow participation in recreation programs and a variety of adaptive programs, including camping trips, taekwondo and community outings.

Programmers ask participants to register online prior to attending an event.

Website: auroragov.org Contact: 303-326-8410 Lakewood Therapeutic Recreation Runs programs including Special Olympics teams, Unified Sports teams, a bowling league and dances for those ages 18 and older. Programmers ask participants to register online prior to attending an event.

Website: lakewood.org Contact: 303-987-4867, rise@lakewood. org South Suburban Therapeutic Adaptive Recreation Oversees programs including open mic nights, crafts classes, fitness classes and a weekly bowling club. Programmers ask participants to register online prior to attending an event.

Website: ssprd.org Contact: careyo@sspr.org Dylan’s Down with the Arts Offers arts opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities, including a summer theater camp and production as well as art camp and classes.

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“My Generation” will be on the list.

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The roots of country Country music went from being the little-heard folk genre of rural people to one of the dominant musical movements of the 20th century. That feat was accomplished by a variety of factors, including everything from music collectors and record companies to new ways of listening to music.

As part of the Active Minds lecture series, a discussion on the commercialization of folk music and the roots of country music.

The discussion will also include listening to music from pioneers like the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Leadbelly and many more.

The event will be held at the Tattered Cover Colfax Avenue, 2526 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10. For information, visit www.tatteredcover.com and www. activeminds.com.

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Colorado Railroad Museum welcomes back Thomas the Tank Engine A Day Out With Thomas takes place the first three weekends in September

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Thomas the Tank Engine is making his annual trip to Golden this September.

Families tend to love this event because it offers something for everyone, across the generations, said Danielle Riebau, the museum’s event and volunteer manager.

“It’s a good family outing,” she added.

The event offers adults an opportunity to explore the museum’s grounds and exhibits, to learn about Colorado’s railroad history, Riebau said, and the children are entertained by the event’s main attraction — Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends.

Thomas “provides the Colorado Railroad Museum with a way to reach out and attract new audiences to the magic of railroading,” said Paul Hammond, executive director of the museum. And “the magic of Thomas is awaiting everyone who makes a trip out to the museum.”

Hammond recently assumed the role of the museum’s director after Donald Tallman retired from the position at the end of August.

Hammond is no stranger to Thomas the Tank Engine, however, as he has hosted a variety of Thomas-related events during his time at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento.

“Thomas is a train that is accessible to young children, and children are naturally drawn to trains,” Hammond said. A Day Out With Thomas “is a good, oldfashioned way to enjoy something together as a family.”

Now in its 18th year at the Colorado Railroad Museum, A Day Out With Thomas draws a crowd of about 15,000-20,000 visitors throughout the three weekends, annually, Riebau said.

A Day Out With Thomas, along with The Polar Express Train Ride, are the museum’s biggest events, Riebau said. Attending these events helps secure the museum’s Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) funding, she added.

“These are staple events for the museum. They help us keep our doors open,” Riebau said. “Buying a ticket (to these events) supports this local, nonprofit cultural organization.”

A group of attendees from a past year gather for photo ops with Thomas the Tank Engine.

The Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden is hosting the A Day Out With Thomas event this year on the first three weekends in September.

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The need-to-knows about attending A Day Out With Thomas The Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave. in Golden, is hosting A Day Out With Thomas on Sept. 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22.

Hours: The museum opens at 8 a.m. and train rides begin at 8:30 a.m. A train ride lasts about 25 minutes, and rides depart about every 45 minutes. Activities will shut down at 5 p.m. and the grounds will close by 6 p.m.

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Festival activities include: Imagination Station where children can play with Thomas toy trains.

Photo ops with Thomas the Tank Engine characters.

Petting zoo and lawn games.

Temporary tattoos, Thomas the Tank Engine videos, arts and crafts, singalongs, storytelling.

Salida Circus and magic show.

Turntable demonstrations at the museum’s roundhouse.

Exploring the museum’s 15-acre grounds, exhibits and model trains.

Thomas the Tank Engine makes his way around the Colorado Railroad Museum’s grounds during last year’s A Day Out With Thomas event.

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Food: A variety of food vendors will be available. Picnic meals and snacks are allowed but there are no lockers or storage facilities onsite.

Both alcohol and cooking are prohibited.

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able offsite at two locations where a shuttle bus will transport event goers.

One lot is located one half-mile east of the Colorado Railroad Museum, just off 44th Avenue at Table Mountain Parkway. Handicap parking is available in this lot.

Additional free parking is located two miles west of the museum, just off West 44th Avenue — which changes to 10th Street in downtown Golden — just north of the main Coors building.

For those who prefer not to use the shuttle service, valet parking will be available for $20. Vehicles will be parked in the south lot across the street from the Colorado Railroad Museum.

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Senior community ‘not just a place to live’ New regulations, competitive market bring changes to assisted living

MorningStar of Arvada, a senior living community that opened this year. Located at 17351 W. 64th Ave., the community is known for its extensive employee training and excellent customer service, said residents Bill and Kay Hemingway.

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For new employees at MorningStar of Arvada, a senior living community, one day of employee training doesn’t cut it — the new hires quickly become experts after a weeklong process of training sessions, informational classes on dementia and at least three days of shadowing another employee.

Such an extensive process may come as no surprise, given how much the process is required to cover as per the Department of Public Health and Environment’s Standards for Hospitals and Health Facilities, which were updated roughly a year ago. All staff members and volunteers must take courses, “at a minimum,” on residents’ rights, staff hygiene, emergency response, personcentered care and incident reporting — to name a few of more than 20 courses.

The update was the first of its kind since the 1980s, Shannon Gimbel said.

Gimbel is the Ombudsman Manager with the Denver Regional Council of Government’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA), which serves to provide information to prospective residents and advocate for residents when issues

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“The regulations hadn’t been touched since a time when assisted living was just helping with showering and meals,” she said. “The landscape really shifted, and the regulations were far behind.”

The extensive training MorningStar has in place, have impressed residents so much that some have gotten involved and attended training sessions themselves, said Executive Director Cheryl Davis.

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“They make residents feel important,” Kay Hemingway said.

Developed by MorningStar Senior Living and Confluent Senior Living, MorningStar of Arvada opened in February at 17351 W. 64th Ave. The 160,000-square-foot community boasts 141 suites, with 29 designated as Memory Care suites, and a number of amenities such as a fitness center, theater, massage and therapy rooms and an art studio.

The community joins approximately 34 other senior living centers in Arvada, Gimbel said, with many centers moving into Arvada and Jefferson County over the past decade or so. The increase in supply has prompted the communities to boost their competi-

tiveness in the marketplace, both by advertising more affordable pricing and more amenities.

With so many choices, she said, it’s important for families to research facilities and to call resources like the AAA to find those that best fit residents’ needs, and go above and beyond what regulations mandate.

To be sure, there are a number of communities that do so, she said.

Since its opening, MorningStar of Arvada has strived to be one of those high-caliber facilities, said John Reinsma, managing director of Confluent Senior Living.

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Ongoing /Recreation, Clubs and Services No Kill Colorado’s monthly meeting is 6:30-9 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Lakewood HealthSource, 963 S. Kipling Parkway, Lakewood. Everyone interested in learning about the No Kill movement is welcome. No Kill Colorado’s purpose is to facilitate a Colorado whose shelters are open admission and saving a minimum of 90 percent of the animals.

North Jeffco Republican Women meet the first Tuesday of every month at the 911 Driving School, 9100 100th Ave., Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is at 6:30 p.m. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Each month, speakers present information vital to the community.

Join us to deepen your knowledge of election candidates, elected officials, current legislation and upcoming events. Both men and women are invited. Admission is free.

OPOCS Singles Club, ages 55-plus, meets all around the metro area. Meet new friends.

Sign up and receive a monthly newsletter that lists all monthly activities. Contact JoAnn Cunningham, membership chair, 303-751-5195, or Mary Riney, president, 303985-8937.

Overeaters Anonymous meetings are 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at First United

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Pet vaccinations Low-cost pet vaccinations at SpayToday 3-4 p.m. every Sunday. Call 303-984-7729 for more information.

Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group The Lakewood Branch of the Rocky Mountain Neuropathy Association meets from 3-4:30 p.m. the fourth Saturday of every month at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 7100 W. Mississippi Ave., Lakewood. For more information about the Lakewood Branch Support Group, call Rose at 303-2793511 or email cvm8@comcast.net.

Prepared Pet Professional Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue of Lakewood presents a program for professionals who are not interested in becoming dog trainers, but who work in a pet-related business. Class includes canine CPR and first aid certification, animal handling and communication, canine and feline behavior sciences, holistic approaches, core courses and 50-plus electives. Participants receive a certificate and up to a year to complete. Open enrollment.

Contact mishamayfoundation@gmail.com for an application and more information.

Quilt tops The Jeffco Hand Quilters are 18 women who gather every Monday to turn quilt tops into finished heirloom quilts. The group will do estimates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, except holidays, at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 14th and Brent-

wood. Money earned from the quilting is donated to the Action Center, helping feed and clothe those who need assistance. You may call Mary Wollenhaupt at 303-986-1381 for more information. We also welcome quilters to join our group.

Ralston Creek Sertoma Club meets Thursdays at Panera Bread, 7739 Wadsworth, Arvada. Contact Ron Marquez at 303-4570759 or Ron.Marquez@ddrcco.com.

Reality check Learn, laugh and move beyond denial in a small, cozy, group workshop environment. Join me for a facilitated Reality Check. Put on your big-girl pants, and call 303-953-2344 for details.

Running schedule Foothills Running and Cycling Club’s activity schedule includes long runs at 8 a.m. every Saturday and cycling rides every Sunday at 10 a.m. Both activities meet at Clear Creek History Park, 11th and Arapahoe. For more information and updates on times, visit www.frcclub.com.

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Western club The Buffalo Bill Saddle Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave. The club is dedicated to preserving and promoting our Western heritage through family-oriented activities with our horse companions. Day rides, weekend camping, parades and annual gymkhana.

Guests welcome. For more information, go online to www.BBSCGolden.org.

Running at Dawn Buddies We are a group of friendly runners of varying abilities and ages who enjoy running close to sunrise. We meet at 5:30 a.m. Wednesdays near Jackson Park in Lakewood, and run around the neighborhood, ending back at the starting location by 6:30 a.m. No fees, just neighborly good will and fun. For information, contact mdl. rivera@gmail.com.

West Metro Real Estate Investing Education Group meets 7-9 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Classroom 1 of the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. We cover all the information you will need to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with positive cash flow. We analyze deals as examples, talk about where to get funding, the best ways to find a bargain and sometimes do property tours. Investors of all levels of experience are welcome but no agents please.

Scleroderma Foundation offers support group meetings for patients and caregivers 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Arthritis Foundation, 2280 S. Albion St., Denver. The leader is Bonnie Schweder, 303-438-7124. Visit www. scleroderma.org/chapter/colorado/support.shtm for more details or other meeting locations.

Women’s basketball A senior women’s basketball club meets 9-11 a.m. Fridays at Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. Women 50-plus years old are invited to join.

There are no extra fees for pass holders or Silver Sneakers participants. All levels are welcome. For more information, contact Debbie at dezarn@cal.berkeley.edu or at 303-384-8100.

Singles Club SNCW is a social club for singles over 55. The club meets at 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of most months at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Don’t stay home. Join the friendly group for a meal, conversation and a speaker or other entertainment on Sundays and throughout the month. Call Pat at 303882-5534 or check out the website at www. sncw.org.

Women’s retirement Coaching for solo women entering retirement. Make these the best days of your life. Call 303-953-2344 for more information.

Widowed Men and Women of America, a

Thrive through seriously fun theatre training.

nonprofit organization of the state based in Denver, has more than 5o0 members. The group sponsors social events for members to make new friends and have fun with people who have shared life experiences. Members live in the Denver metro area and surrounding communities. Members are encouraged to visit different links to find the best fit for their interests. Contact Dorothy at 303-7947547 or Les at 303-797-1209, or go to www. widowedamerica.org.

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activities than the Hemingways were expecting, they said.

With the space opening up just as the couple was looking for a place to move, they were drawn to MorningStar, eager to get involved in a brandnew community.

“One of the appeals was that all of the people would be moving in at about the same time,” Bill said.

“There’s a wonderful group of people here who come from all over the country.”

The couple bonded quickly with other residents, they said, while also getting outside of MorningStar too.

“We do a lot outside, and there are

Zumba fitness Party yourself into shape with the Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow calorieburning dance fitness party. Three classes available each week at the Lakeview Event Center in Lakewood. Call 303-989-6300 or contact Tina Mylene at 720-335-2822 for class schedule.

outings to lunches and dinners,” Kay said. “And when we’re here, there are games and programs. You can be as active as you wish, or you can stay in your apartment.”

MorningStar offers a specialized program for residents with dementia or other memory impairment, providing “a structured day and a secured environment” either with a staff member or in a group, Kay said.

The community has been the perfect place for their family members to visit, the Hemingways said, with their three children coming by often and their granddaughter working a summer job as a member of the center’s wait-staff.

“All three of our children have said, ‘Mom, how can we move in here?’’” Kay said. “We plan to stay here as long as we can.”

September 5, 2019

THINGS to DO

THEATER

Up Next at Colorado ACTS: Steel Magnolias: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6 & 7 at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 West Interstate 70 Frontage Road, North, Wheat Ridge. Tickets, purchased at the door, are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors. Children five and under are always free.

Visit coloradoacts.org or call 303456-6772 for more information.

Once on this Island: Sept. 6 through Oct. 13 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Showtimes at 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. `Once on this Island’ is the sweeping, universal tale of Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love. Guided by the mighty island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a remarkable journey to reunite with the man who has captured her heart. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.

Up Next at Colorado ACTS: Fall Registration Begins!: Through Sept. 3 at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 West Interstate 70 Frontage Road, North, Wheat Ridge. Fall Class registration is now underway at Colorado ACTS! Don’t miss out on the fun! Register for a fall class now at coloradoacts.org.

ART

Change and Beauty: On display in September at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. “All of my artwork is a translation of experiences and observations I had in the natural landscape and its elements.” — Wolfgang Vaatz, Artist. Visit spiritsinthewindgallery.com for more information.

Welcome to the Big City: Exhibit runs through February 16, 2020 in the hallway gallery, Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. Celebrate Lakewood’s 50th anniversary of city incorporation with a look back at life in 1969! Immerse yourself with clothes and music of the time, while enjoying some fabulous local photographs and political archives.

Visit lakewood.org for more information.

this week’s TOP FIVE 94th Annual Arvada Harvest Festival: Sept. 6, 7 and 8. Parade is Saturday, Sept. 7. This year’s Parade will start on Allison St and Ralston Road.

Handicap parking will still be at City Hall 8101 Ralston Rd. Visit arvadaharvestfestivalparade. com.

Localworks’ RidgeFest Returns to Wheat Ridge: 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

7 at The Green on Ridge at 38, 7101 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. The event will feature four bluegrass bands, a classic car show, chalk art, vendors, crafts for kids and adults, food trucks, beer, wine, lots of kids’ activities and more. Visit RidgeAt38. com/RidgeFest.

Open Mic Night: 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 at Calling all dancers, singers, musicians, poets, magicians;

the healing power of home and family. Tickets: $20 - $36. Visit performancenow.org or call 303987-7845 for more information.

EVENTS

Roundtable Issues Breakfast: Mass Shootings: 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6 at American Legion, Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada.

Steve Jensen, Chief Deputy District Attorney for Jefferson and Gilpin Counties. A great breakfast is $8.00, just coffee is $1.00.

Call (303) 424-0324 for more information.

The Jefferson High School Saints Class of 1964 reunion: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at will Lakewood Country Club, 6800 West 10th Ave., Lakewood. For reservations or information, call Tudi Sweeney Grierson at (720) 224-7398 or email JHS1964ClassReunion@protonmail.com.

MUSIC

Ring of Fire: the Music of Johnny Cash: Sept. 6 through 22 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

A unique musical about love and faith, rowdiness and redemption, struggle and success, and

Teens: Game at the Library at the Wheat Ridge Library: 3 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 8 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Drop in and game at the library. Visit jeffcolibrary.org for more information.

performers of all kinds. Come to Golden Library on the second Monday of each month to showcase your craft. We’ll provide the space; you provide the talent! All skill levels welcome. Content should remain appropriate for all ages. Visit jeffcolibrary.org.

Meet John Fielder: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 11 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy., Lakewood.

An evening with John Fielder will feature a slide show with over 200 Colorado photographs, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar beginning at 5:30 p.m. John Fielder’s presentation begins at 7 p.m. in the theater. Visit Lakewood.showare.com. Thirty percent of all books and calendar sales with go to P.E.O. projects.

Randi Samuelson-Brown: Sex and Drugs in the 1890s: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at Golden History Museum, 923 10th St., Golden. A boisterous look at the 1890s world of prostitution, licit and illicit drugs, bad whiskey recipes, and the saloon and brothel culture. Visit goldenhistory.org.

FRA Mile High Branch 49 Monthly Membership Meeting: 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 at American Legion Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Fleet Reserve Association Mile High Branch supports current and former enlisted members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Go to www.fra.org.

Growing up in Arvada in the 50s Nature Walk: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Olde Town Plaza, 5726 Olde Wadworth Blvd., Arvada. Stroll along one of Arvada’s 149+ miles of trails with Arvada native, Dean Bernard. Adults and children will enjoy learning about nature in and around Arvada.

Dean has a unique way of sharing history through storytelling and interactive exploration. Walk at a casual pace for 1 to 1.5 hours.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. This walk is Wheelchair/Stroller Accessible. Walks cancelled if there is lightning in the area. Call 720-898-7405 or visit arvada.org/nature for more information.

Washington Heights Community Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at ashington Heights Arts Center, 6375 W. 1st Ave., Lakewood.

We are happy to celebrate the reopening of the Washington Heights Arts Center, a historic and beloved building which holds so many of our city’s arts classes. To commemorate this occasion, we invite everyone to join us for an open house celebration. Bring the whole family for a day of art-filled games and demonstrations, building tours, pottery and art sales and more!

Visit lakewood.org for more information.

Action Center’s 50th Anniversary Block Party: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at The Action Center, 8745 W 14th Ave., Lakewood. Join us for fun and games for all ages as The Action Center wraps up our 50th-year celebrations. With live music, food trucks, and activities there is sure to be something for everyone!

Learn More by visiting our Facebook event at facebook.com/ events/485408442006222/ Cosmic Campfire: 8 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St. Our two big, beautiful neighbors Jupiter and Saturn will be visible! So come out and roast a marshmallow with us. Register online. All ages, free. Visit arvada.org.

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to drop in and build their own creations. What story will you tell?

We provide the LEGO® bricks and LEGO DUPLO® for younger kids.

Visit jeffcolibrary.org for more information.

International Migratory Bird Day Celebration: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St. Celebrate birds from all over as they migrate through Arvada. Partake in an 8 a.m. bird walk, or join in on some feathered festivities between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with kids’ activities, a live raptor demonstration, story time reading in the garden and more. All ages, free.

Visit arvada.org/nature for more information.

EDUCATION

Storytime & Craft: 10 to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Colorado Railroad Museum, 1209 Washington Ave., Golden. Young train enthusiasts meet to read stories with a decidedly railroad theme followed by a fun make and take home craft. Afterwards enjoy exploring the museum’s grounds and exhibits. The program is a collaboration between the Colorado Railroad Museum and the Golden Public Library. Visit coloradorailroadmuseum.org for more information.

Make Something: Bath Bombs and Sugar Scrub: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Pamper yourself and learn to make your own sweet-smelling, fizzy bath bombs and sugar scrub using simple ingredients. Take home your own homemade bath bombs! Dress for the mess. Materials provided, while supplies last. Ages 7+. Visit jeffcolibrary.org for more information.

HEALTH

Cops & Cars Car Show: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 at Bandimere Speedway, 3051 S Rooney Rd., Morrison. All vehicles are welcome. Car show entries we are asking for a $20 donation. Spectators are free. Car show entrants please register at bandimere.com.

LEGO® Play & Build at the Wheat Ridge Library: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 19 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Calling all LEGO® fans!

Builders of all ages are welcome

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.

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

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Editor’s note: How to Make a Difference listings are published free, on a space-available 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.

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

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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 Dinosaur Ridge: Dinosaur Ridge, in Morrison, is a nonprofit, outdoor museum whose mission is to educate the public about, and ensure the preservation of, the natural and historic resources of Dinosaur Ridge, Triceratops Trail, and the surrounding areas.

Need: Individuals interested in volunteering as a docent, interpretive guide, office worker, track painter, fossil caster, or events and outreach liaison. Training is available.

Learn more at dinoridge.org/volunteer Contact: volunteer@dinoridge.org 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.

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Holiday

Craft Show and Mini-Market Admission is free to the public

Saturday Nov. 30

10am - 4pm

Sunday Dec. 1

10am - 2pm

Jefferson County Fairgrounds

15200 W. 6th Ave. Golden, CO.

Come shop for unique gifts and special items during the first-ever Colorado Community Media Holiday Craft Show and Mini-Market; With more than 100 exhibitors filling the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, this is the best place to find that special, personal gift for friends and family. The show will feature handmade crafts in all areas from metal and leather, to flowers, baskets, ceramics, and so much more.

Vendors Needed | Interested in selling your handmade crafts??

Contact Event Producer Thelma Grimes at tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.com All applications must be approved to participate

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LOCAL

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FC Eagles hoping to reach even greater heights Football team looks to improve on state semi-final performance

Running back Eric Granados tries to earn some yards for Faith Christian during the teams’ 2A state football semifinals game in 2018.

Granados returns to action for his senior year this month.

BY NATHAN MAULDIN FAITH CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Falling short can be painful but it can also be motivating if you allow it. l Faith Christian Football fell one step short in 2018 and the hope it that failure will serve as a motivator in 2019.

Coach Vince Siravo in his first year reached the 2A State Semi-Finals and now looks to take his team to the state title game in late November. As with all teams the replacement of graduating seniors is always a challenge. For n Faith Christian, graduation has meant losing two All-State players in Jacob Thielen (DE/OL) and David Nagy (Running Back). The Eagles also lost eight other all conference players and their steady leadership.

But enough with the negatives, now about the positives. Faith also returns a large now-senior class full of experience and talent and with the advantage of already knowing the offensive and defensive systems of Coach Siravo.

Offensively the Eagles will rely heavily on starting QB Isaiah Kroll. He has started every game of his high school career since he was a freshman. Kroll now has over 30 games under his belt including three straight years in the playoffs. He’s got a strong passing arm

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and enough mobility to get himself out of the pocket and cause damage. The Eagles will also feature a new starting running back in Erik Grandados (600 rushing yards last season). Granados has great speed as well as power and should be an excellent starter. Three seniors are featured on the offensive line — Aaron Finch, Collin Dunn and Will Bradley. These three will anchor the two tackle and center positions and will try to pave the path for the running game and protect the quarterback in the passing game. Faith last season dominated on the ground and was effective in the air and that strategy will

likely try to be repeated this season.

Defensively the Eagles return most of the starting unit from last season.

The defensive line took the greatest hit in losing three key graduates (Thielen, Rodi Pankratov and Caleb Mauldin). However their backups played most of the last year and are more than ready to assume the starting roles. The linebackers are all returning starters from last year and all we All-Conference performers: Aron Buchmann, Joel Burck, Graham Kroll and Micheal Osgood. Faith had a top-10 defense last year and stayed consistent in their stinginess last

season.

Faith will play its usual tough non-conference schedule by opening at home against #4 Resurrection Christian, 7 p.m., on Sept. 6. The other three teams in the non-conference are Kent Denver, Manitou Springs and University (Homecoming, Sept. 27).

Faith will likely have to defeat Bennett and D’Evelyn to win the Flatirons Conference, but will face both those opponents at home.

The Eagles hope to play deep into those playoffs again which conclude on Nov. 30 at Colorado State University at Pueblo.

Jeffco Stadium celebrates 60th with old-school cross-town football rivalry

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The stadium celebrated its opening 60 years ago with an old-school Jeffco rivalry. Friday night the lights shined yet again to begin another season as Bear Creek and Lakewood opened up the season at Jeffco Stadium.

“With Bear Creek being our rival it added to the whole experience,” Lakewood senior Charlie Ross said after the Tigers walked off the field with a 35-27 victory. “I was more nervous before this game than any game. It was great to come out with the W.” Ross had the biggest offensive play of the game with a 97-yard touchdown catch and run midway through the third quarter. Ross caught a swing pass from junior quarterback Jason Duong about five yards deep in the Tigers’ own end zone. The senior was able to make the corner thanks to a block from fellow senior Keondre Beauty.

“We work on that every day,” Lakewood coach Jeff Braun said of the swing pass to Ross. “You’ve got to give it to (Beauty). He blocked the guy and sealed the edge that allowed Charlie to

Lakewood junior quarterback Jason Duong, middle, celebrates with teammates after a 31-yard touchdown run in the first quarter Friday, Aug. 30, at Jeffco Stadium. The Tigers took a 35-27 victory over old rival Bear Creek as Jeffco Stadium celebrated its 60th season.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS go. That was a big turning point in the game.”

The touchdown gave Lakewood (1-0 record) a 21-13 lead with 6:44 left in the

third quarter.

“It was electric,” Ross said of what might very well be the longest play from scrimmage Week 1 of the prep

football season in Colorado. “I didn’t want to slow down because you might get caught from behind and that’s scary.”

The Tigers extend their lead to 28-13 minutes later with an 8-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Max Schadler. Duong and Schadler were both effective under center of the Tigers.

“We are still trying to figure out who is going to be the guy,” Braun said of the Tigers’ quarterback situation.

“Both of them bring a lot of good things. It’s a two-quarterback kind of system and we’ve done it for a couple of years. It’s worked out.”

Bear Creek (0-1) is also looking for its next quarterback. Freshman Jaedon Minter got the start, but was injured on the second play of the game and didn’t return.

“We were really excited to see him (Riley) to play today. Our two quarterbacks have really been battling it out all summer,” Bear Creek coach Zach Morris said. “I really didn’t make a decision until Monday. Jaedon Minter came in tonight and played fantastic.

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September 5, 2019S Bear Creek junior Adrian Valenzuela (1) is able to escape the tackle attempt of Lakewood junior Nick Poydock during the first half Friday, Aug. 30, at Jeffco Stadium. The Bears and Tigers opened up the football season at Jeffco Stadium with Lakewood ending up with a 35-27 victory.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/ JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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He made plays.”

Minter threw for a pair of secondhalf touchdowns. The biggest being a 47-yard strike to senior Eric Johanson for the final score of the game.

The Bears also got their running game going behind sophomore Ryan Segovia. The 200-pound running back scored on touchdown runs of 47 and 15 yards to give Bear Creek a 13-7 lead late in the first half.

Bear Creek did have a golden opportunity to answer just before halftime.

A huge kickoff return set up the Bears in Lakewood territory and a 37-yard pass from Minter to senior Joseph Alejo put Bear Creek inside Lakewood 10-yard line with 10 seconds before halftime.

However, a pass into the end zone fell incomplete as the clock expired to end the half to allow Lakewood to maintain its one-point lead. The Bears also fumbled inside the red-zone in the

first quarter.

“Those things kill you,” Morris said of the fumble in the red-zone in the first quarter and no able to score right before halftime. “Stuff that like happens.”

Bear Creek is back at Jeffco Stadium next Friday night. The Bears host perennial powerhouse Pomona at 7 p.m.

Sept. 6. The Panthers (0-1) opened up their season tonight with a 23-13 loss on the road against Regis Jesuit.

“We didn’t schedule this thing soft.

We scrimmaged Fairview last week,” Morris said. “I think we made strides from last week to this week. We’ll go battle Pomona next week.”

Lakewood hits the road Friday, Sept.

6. The Tigers head to Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch to take on ThunderRidge (1-0). The Grizzlies opened up their season cruising to a 42-14 victory over Rangeview on Thursday, Aug. 29.

“It was great. Both crowds were good. Both teams played their butts off,” Braun said of the historic season opener at Jeffco Stadium. “I thought Zach and his staff did a fantastic job attacking us. We just made a few extra plays. That’s the bottom line.”

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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 sup-

ports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world.

Requirement: Must be 18 and older, training provided

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: Mary Gomez, 303-279-2282 or marygomezvisitorcenter@gmail.com

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

Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor

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

Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org

Need: All ages, knowledge levels to work on bicycles Contact: www.goldenoptimists.org Golden Visitors Center: Provides information about Golden and surrounding areas.

Need: Volunteers to man front desk and greet visitors, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; two 4-hour shifts offered

Habitat ReStore: Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers.

Legacy Grace Community Development Corp.: Starts social enterprises, provides low-cost transitional housing and job training/placement for all people in the Denver area.

Need: Volunteers to help with resumes, 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Also need help in the art gallery (from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday); training provided.

Contact: legacygrace@live.com or Rick Roberts, 303-815-4914

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How companies are creating healthier worksites (BPT) - Worksite hurdles are the issues or hassles that prevent employees from being engaged, successful and happy at their jobs. To help overcome these hurdles, and for more satisfied, productive employees, an increasing number of employers are looking to their employee well-being programs for answers.

According to a survey from Fidelity Investments and the National Business Group on Health, more than two-thirds (67 percent) of companies plan to expand their well-being programs over the next few years. Also, UnitedHealthcare’s 2019 Wellness Check Up Survey revealed that more than half (57 percent) of employees with access to an employer-sponsored well-being program say the initiative has had a positive effect on their health.

Creating a culture of well-being in the workplace can be challenging for employers, but it doesn’t have to be. Ann Marie O’Brien, R.N., national director of health strategies, UnitedHealthcare, shares the following tips to help employers align their worksites with a focus on employee engagement, health and well-being.

Encourage staying active

Having a meeting? Put your walking shoes on and talk on the go by having a “walk-and-talk” meeting.

Employees whose jobs require them to sit at a desk all day may appreciate the change, and it may be good for their health.

pany events and within company vehicles. Also, consider dedicating a private room for telehealth (virtual visits) appointments and allow em-

ployees to connect to a telehealth care provider as needed during the work day.

Reduce employee stress Use available office space to create a low-lit “relaxation room” to help employees recharge and lower their stress levels. Also consider offering employees a mindfulness program that may help fill the workplace with positive energy, where working relationships are optimized and distractions give way to focus and self-awareness.

Healthier food options Ensure healthier food options are available in vending machines and cafeterias, and at company events.

Also, consider putting healthier options at eye level within those vending machines and denoting those options with stickers.

Prioritize employee health Consider banning all forms of tobacco (and vaping/e-cigarettes) from company premises, at com-

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• Teacher • Group Leader • Teacher Assistant • Substitute Teacher Pay is competitive and full-time positions are benefit-eligible. Application may be downloaded from www.faith.church/apply.

Please call 303.424.2121 ext. 95627 or email HR@faith.church for more information.

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Castle Rock MULTI-FAMILY SALE Saturday & Sunday September 13th 9am-4pm September 14th 8am-4pm Christmas Village, Rug Hooking Supplies and Lots of Wool, Walk behind weed wacker Garden Tools/Hand Tools Pallet of Landscaping Stone Moving Blankets Too much to list!

2025 Hover Drive Green Mountain Lakewood Multi-Family Garage Sale 1959 South Deframe Way A variety of items - Men and Womens Clothing, Furniture, Music, Hats, Purses, Shoes, Childrens Items, Collectibles, Organ, 57' Chevy Truck and much more!

September 6th and 7th 8am-3pm

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9 year old Yorkshire Terrier got scared and ran off at Canyons Community Church off Founders Parkway and Crowfoot Valley Road In Castle Rock On Thursday August 15th at 3:30pm. He has no collar on but is microchipped my HomeAgain. Please if you see him or have him return my baby to me.

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