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A DIFFERENT APPROACH: Schools in the metro area are putting a focus on social and emotional learning P6

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MY NAME IS

KIT NEWLAND

Community Resources director and winner of the Colorado Parks and Recreation’s Fellow Award

About me I spent most of my formative years in Richmond, Virginia, and attended school at Virginia Commonwealth where I received a bachelor’s in Recreation Administration. My favorite hobby now is spending time with my grandchildren — ages 3 and 6, and another one on the way soon. I also enjoy hiking, biking, tennis, and reading.

Getting into parks and recreation A couple of things inspired me to study parks and recreation. My mom, as a librarian, was an avid reader and she read about this up and coming field of study called “recreation.” As it turned out, there was also an after-school program at

Lakewood’s Community Resources director, Kit Newland, received the the Colorado Parks and Recreation’s Fellow Award in 2017.

COURTESY PHOTO the elementary school near my home and my siblings and I spent many afternoons there playing sports and games and hanging out with the

program leader. He was a college student employed by the city to hang out with young teens and keep them out of trouble. What a job, right?

He was a really great mentor and I remember thinking at the time that if I could study recreation, I could end up being a kid again.

After almost four years of schooling I chose an internship opportunity in Englewood. I gained a large part of my career experience growing up in the Englewood system. Not only did I work in youth sports, but I ran older adult programs, worked at the recreation center and ran fitness programs. I am grateful for all the wonderful on the job experiences I was offered during that time.

My next position was as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Wheat Ridge Community Center and then I went to Foothills Parks & Recreation District and was the program supervisor for three years. I came to the City of Lakewood as the Recreation Manager in 2002 and was promoted to director in 2009, when the current director became the city manager.

The Fellow Award I am extremely humbled to have received the Fellow Award. The

previous award winners are people that I look up to as trail blazers and mentors in the field of parks and recreation and frankly, I feel a little out of my league. I feel strongly that a critical role for me now is to help prepare the next generation of professionals to move into these leadership roles.

The importance of community Human beings are nothing without relationships. We thrive, learn, grow and are nurtured in every way by our relationships and that’s what community does for all of us. It’s what we all crave and need as humans, even though we don’t always realize it.

We are very fortunate in the field of parks and recreation to provide programs, services and facilities that make incredibly positive impacts on residents on a daily basis. It written on faces all over the city in our parks, recreation centers and programs.

People are connecting and nurturing each other and themselves by enjoying shared experiences.

If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., contact Clarke Reader at creader@coloradocommunitymedia. com.

The Corners on 38th Ave. construction commences Long-debated property sees ground broken for redevelopment

BY GLENN WALLACE GWALLACE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In celebrating the groundbreaking of The Corners mixed-use development, Renewal Wheat Ridge representative Tim Rogers mused that it might not be a coincidence that Lutheran Medical Center’s ER was just a couple blocks down the road.

“A couple of times we thought this deal might have been dead,” Rogers said at the Oct. 18 groundbreaking.

The path to redevelopment at the corner of 38th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard certainly was not a straight one , but at the groundbreaking, representatives from the development company Quadrant Properties, LLC, and from Wheat Ridge City Hall were happy to reach the groundbreaking milestone.

“It’s a celebration of getting rid of a lot of blight. It’s a celebration of 15 acres being turned into something useful, attractive and valuable for now and many years to come,” Mayor Joyce Jay said at the event.

Jay added that 10 of those acres of that had always been undeveloped.

That space will now be developed into a 35,000 square foot Lucky’s Market, up to 45,000 square feet of ad-

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Bob Turner with Quadrant said he saw the new development as not just buildings, but a place for residents to live their lives and make some memories, “maybe even a few Wheat Ridge Farmers on their first dates.”

Lucky’s and much of the commercial properties are scheduled to open in the spring of 2018, with the apartments hitting the market that winter.

Turner said he anticipates the public plaza and greenspace to be among the last components of the project to open.

The project had initially been approved in 2015 with a Walmart Neighborhood Market as the anchor tenant.

Community opposition against the development, particularly the $6.2 million in tax increment funding going into the site, was strong, leading to a November 2015 ballot measure seeking to retroactively undo the development deal. The ballot measure passed, but Quadrant won a lawsuit in Jefferson County court to maintain its development deal, even after Walmart later pulled out.

Area resident Vivian Vos attended the public groundbreaking. She said she had supported the ballot measure as a way to oppose Walmart coming in, but was happy with The Corners design plan.

“I’m happy to have Lucky’s here, and happy to see this corner developed,” she said.

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Residents asked for ideas on bicycle plan STAFF REPORT

Lakewood would like to hear from residents on how it has done in outlining conceptual ideas, goals and objectives for guiding the new Bicycle System Master Plan.

An outline of the ideas for the new plan will be presented at an open house from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison

Parkway. Following the open house, conceptual ideas will be presented to city council in the coming months, and a new plan will be drafted. That plan also will be open to resident review.

The Bicycle Master Plan plays an important role in charting ways to meet the needs of all types of bicyclists in Lakewood ranging from dedicated bicycle commuters to rec-

reational riders. It also evaluates each quadrant of the city to consider what connections would work best in the future and what facilities are needed to serve the bicycling community.

Those unable to attend the Nov. 15 open house but who would like to provide feedback are asked to contact John Padon, traffic engineering manager, at johpad@lakewood.org.

CORRECTION Karen Harrison, a candidate for Lakewood City Council Ward 5, can be reached by phone at 303-887-7668. The Oct. 12 edition of the Sentinel listed the wrong number.

The newspaper regrets the errors. To report corrections and clarifications, call 303-566-4129.

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Research Shows That 3 to 4 Days on Market Yields Sellers the Highest Price

I have written many times — and told my clients — that in a seller’s market like we are currently experiencing, you’re likely to leave money on the table if you accept the first offer, and that you should wait 3 to 4 days before deciding among competing offers.

While this “rule of thumb” was based on my personal experience, I hadn’t done the research to support it — until now.

Using data from REcolorado (the Denver MLS), I studied MLS sales for the last 180 days to create the chart at right.

The chart shows that the highest number of listings went under contract on their fourth day on the MLS, and that 62.9% of those homes sold for over their asking price — the highest percentage on the chart. e Generally speaking, homes that went under contract on days 1 through 6 (before and after which there is a significant drop off) performed similarly well. Still, the analysis bore out my long-held belief that the highest numbers typically fall on days 3 and 4.

Take a good look at the numbers for homes that went under contract with zero days on market. Zero days on market (”DOM”) means that the listing agent put the

home on the MLS only after it had already gone under contract. Not surprisingly, only 17.5% of zero DOM listings sold for more than their asking price — a lower figure than for listings that were on the MLS for anything under 10 days. Also not surprising is that 18.6% of zero DOM listings sold for less than their asking price — a higher percentage than for homes that were on the MLS for 1 to 5 days. The numbers seem clear: by denying other buyers the percentage was 40% or lower on higher the opportunity to even submit an priced homes, and for home priced at a miloffer, agents who employ this tactic lion-dollars or higher, the percentage fell to are more likely to leave money on the table (more accurately, the Seller’s money) because they effectively take the market right out of a “Seller’s MarThis large updated ranch-style home at ket”.

6482 Owens Street is on a quiet Arvada Not shown on the chart is whether or not street with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a the buyers of these listings employed an fully finished basement. It is 2 blocks from agent with whom the listing agent had to Campbell Elementary School and a short share his commission, When a listing agent walk in the other direction from Arvada West doesn’t share his commission, he doubles High School. In addition to the oversized 2his or her earnings on that transaction. We car garage (which is heated, cooled and has refer to this as “double-ending” a transac- 220-Volt service), there is an RV parking tion. An analysis of the 1,523 transactions space on the south side of the house. Due that sold with zero days on the MLS, reveals to the May 2017 hail storm, this home has a that over 50% of the listings under $200,000 new roof, new siding and new windows, all were double-ended by the listing agent, while replaced this year. The updated kitchen has

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RMCAD celebrates a new vision for future Texas Building finishes remodel, new faculty hires bring excitement

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Chris Spohn, the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design’s president for the past seven months, first moved to the Denver area from Los Angeles, he took an Uber or Lyft to campus every day.

“I’d ask whoever was driving me if they’d heard of RMCAD, and most would say they hadn’t,” he remembers. “When I asked them how long they’d been in the area, they’d all say decades.”

Spohn wants to change the college’s reputation as one of the metro area’s best kept secrets, and on Oct. 19, the school hosted a public event to celebrate a new vision for the future.

“We’re going to continue to be student-centric, but we want to make some new advancements,” he said.

“It’s all about the student experience.”

One of the first steps in this new vision is updating the campus’ aesthetics, and so the event on the 19th was also an opening for the remodel in the Texas Building’s main floor, and four exhibits in the school’s galleries, and on the campus itself.

“My favorites are the giant inflatable sculptures all over the campus,” said Joshua Field, an instructor at the school for three years. “They’re in the freshman seminar class, and really show the power of collaboration.”

On a more educational level, the event also celebrated some new faculty hires the school is excited about, like Bruce Mackh, the new chair of liberal arts, who came to RMCAD from Michigan State University.

“I came to Colorado for this school, and the opportunity to be chair of a liberal arts program that includes onethird of all the courses offered,” he said. “We’re teaching the next generation of citizen artists who are aware of the time they’re living in, and the influences of the world.”

The school announced they are working to set up a new VR/motion

Chris Spohn, the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design’s president for the past seven months, pours some champagne in celebration of a new vision for the school at a party on Oct. 19.

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The Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design’s Texas Building received an upgrade to its first floor, and the school celebrated by throwing a party. capture stage, and are considering new programs to add in the next five years.

The college’s willingness to examine new approaches is part of the reason it remains such a vital part of the artistic renaissance happening on West

Visitors to the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design pose for a photo in the Texas Building’s newly remodeled first floor.

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Air quality improving, but still not ideal Population growth means residents need to do their part, experts say

THE AIR QUALITY INDEX Green — good Yellow — moderate Orange — unhealthy for sensitive populations Red — unhealthy and everyone may experience health effects Purple — very unhealthy and everyone may experience more serious health effects Maroon — hazardous

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There are some days, primarily in the summer months between May and September, when Coloradans should re-think partaking in vigorous exercise outside.

But that doesn’t mean the air quality here is so concerning that everybody should feel they need to move out of Denver, said Anthony Gerber, an associate professor of medicine at National Jewish Health.

“On the days when ozone is high, people should take it seriously,” he said.

“We’re not where we need to be, but on most days, the air is safe.”

Loosely defined, ozone is a powerful respiratory irritant, commonly known as smog, which is formed by pollutants in the air that react in the presence of sunlight. It is one of the most complex pollutants we deal with, said Jeremy Neustifter, a planner with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

“Colorado has come a long way in improving air quality since the days of the notorious brown cloud,” Neustifter said, noting that progress has occurred despite the state’s rapidly increasing population and increasing energy demand.

Still, it’s something to pay attention to.

When to be aware of the air The CDPHE issues an action alert when it is forecasted that ozone concentrations might be at or exceed orange level on the Air Quality Index, a coloredcoded resource that demonstrates six levels of health concern. Orange is the third level, and it means the air is unhealthy for sensitive populations such as people with lung disease, including asthma, seniors, children and teenagers, and people of all ages who spend a lot of time being active outdoors.

For the 2017 calendar year, as of Sept.

20, the state recorded 39 action alert days. Of those, 29 days had ozone concentrations at an orange level.

Although progress is being made toward cleaner air nationwide, 125 million people in the U.S. still live in a community with poor air quality, said Paul Billings, national senior vice president of advocacy for the American Lung Association.

“Anyone can be harmed by air pollution,” Billings said. “There are far too many people breathing far too much air pollution on far too many days.”

According to the American Lung Association’s 2017 State of the Air report, released in April, the Denver area experienced fewer unhealthy days of high ozone in this year’s report compared to years past. Still, Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties each received a failing grade of F and Denver County received a D. However, Neustifter argues that although the report can be a use-

Denver’s skyline peeks out from behind the haze Oct. 13 as seen from 82nd and Lowell Boulevard in Westminster. Air quality along Colorado’s Front Range is improving, according to health officials, but there are still days when pollution here is a concern SCOTT TAYLOR

ful resource to help people to better understand air quality more easily, the CDPHE has some concerns regarding the American Lung Association’s methodology for grading.

For example, he said, the vast majority of the days that counted against Colorado counties for the State of the Air report’s grading system were orange, the level considered unhealthy for sensitive populations. The report cites few days in Colorado where ozone concentrations were red, the level above orange when the air quality is considered unhealthy for everyone and all exposed may experience health effects, Neustifter added.

WHAT TO DO TO HELP IMPROVE AIR QUALITY Conserve electricity Electricity is made at power plants. Some power plants use natural gas, water or wind to produce the energy, but most use coal.

Air pollution from coal-fired power plants includes sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particle pollution and heavy metals. These can lead to smog, acid rain and toxins that pollute the air. Source: www.sourcewatch. org Avoid open burning Open burning is burning any flammable material, including wood, vegetative products and trash, outdoors or in a receptacle where the emissions are released directly into the air without passing through a chimney or stack. Although the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division has the authority to issue open burning permits to residents, open burning produces an array of harmful chemicals and particle pollution released into the air. Source: www.colorado.gov Drive less Passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks are a major pollution contributor, and produce significant amounts of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and other pollutants into the air. Use public transportation or an alternative way to travel, when possible.

When driving is necessary, avoid situations when you may have to let your car idle. Electric and hybrid cars may be a viable solution.

Increased use of electric cars could reduce the amount of smog-forming pollutants by as much as 22 percent, but be aware that environmental damage can still occur when getting power generated from coal-burning plants. Source: Union of Concerned Scientists, www.ucsusa.org

Gains and losses Colorado, in general, has made some major gains with cleaning up the air.

For example, cars are getting cleaner, Gerber said. But, even though they’re cleaner, the Front Range population is growing and there are more on the roads, meaning more pollutants entering the air.

But, he added, the problem is multipronged — there’s not just one contributor that can be blamed for poor air quality.

“As the Front Range grows, we need to be vigilant on helping the problem,” Gerber said, “rather than making it worse. That responsibility should be shared by everyone, from individuals to

corporations.”

One factor holding back Colorado’s progress in cleaning air — as compared to other states — is increased oil and gas extraction, Billings said.

Agencies such as Denver’s Department of Environmental Health are aware of this. In fact, a bulk of the department’s workload includes figuring out how to reduce ozone, said Gregg Thomas, environmental director in the City and County of Denver’s Department of Environmental Health.

Currently, the department is working on a policy that could help to reduce emissions in the oil and gas industry, Thomas said.

But it’s important for the general public to understand it also can help improve air quality on a daily basis by doing little things, such as using public transportation more often, Thomas said.

“When there’s a million of us doing it, we can make an impact,” Thomas said.

“Even if you don’t think it’s a lot, that collective impact can make a difference.”

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Teaching students how to cope socially, emotionally Such skills are needed to succeed in rapidly changing world, area educators say

plans for teachers looking to integrate SEL into their classrooms.

“In education, we’ve been concentrating for a long time on cognitive assessment, but with the changing nature of the workforce, things like working well with others, being a good team player and being able to cope with stress — these are good things to learn,” Roberts said. “We live in a world of modern stresses so, to me, it’s not rocket science, it just makes sense.”

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Eighth-grader Morgan Fritzler is working to improve her self-awareness.

“Sometimes, I have anxiety and perfectionist issues and I expect myself to get everything on the first try,” Fritzler, 12, said. “It makes me feel frustrated.”

But through a program at her school that focuses on social and emotional learning, she is learning how to calm herself down when she gets upset, how to be persistent and not give up, and a variety of other coping mechanisms that teach resilience and, ultimately, success in everyday decision-making.

“It was helpful,” she said of the Brain Wise program taught at Arvada’s Manning Middle School in Jefferson County. Now, when she’s struggling, she takes a break rather than continue in frustration, specifically when it comes to math homework.

Brain Wise is one of a multitude of programs beginning to proliferate throughout Denver metro school districts that teach social and emotional learning — or SEL — skills.

Sometimes known as behavioral or noncognitive skills, educators and mental health experts, along with a growing number of research studies, say they are essential to successfully navigating not only education, but also career and life.

The keys to success The national Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning describes SEL as the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

“We want all students to be equipped with the tools and skills to navigate and thrive in our rapidly changing world,” said Priscilla Straughn, chief academic officer for Adams 12 Five Star District. “Through

Molly McTaggart teaches her fifth-grade class at Cherrelyn Elementary in Englewood. Teachers in Englewood Schools are trained in Mental Health First Aid as a way to develop students’ social and emotional learning skills.

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WHY IS SEL IMPORTANT? A recently released research report from ACT, a mission-driven nonprofit organization that assesses and creates solutions for K-12 education, college and career readiness, confirmed the importance of social and emotional learning skills. The 2017 Importance of Behavioral Skills and Navigation Factors for Education and Work reported that both education and workforce professionals believe these skills are critical for lifelong success.

workforce supervisors across the nation regarding the importance of social and emotional learning skills.

Key findings included:

others, keeping an open mind, maintaining composure, socializing with others and sustaining efforts.

The study examined survey responses from school teachers, college instructors and

• Behavioral skills are interpersonal, self-regulatory and taskrelated behaviors such as acting honestly, getting along with

• Navigation factors are viewed as important by nine in 10 K-12 teachers and by about twothirds of postsecondary instructors and workforce supervisors.

(Navigation factors are defined as personal characteristics, processes and knowledge that influence people as they journey along their education and career paths, including selfknowledge, environmental factors, integration and managing career and education actions.)

social emotional learning, students develop an awareness of and the ability to manage their emotions, in order to set and achieve important personal and academic goals.”

Some of these, Straughn said, include the use of social awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships, and the ability to form, articulate and demonstrate a positive and productive decisionmaking process that supports students in achieving school and life success.

According to a 2011 metaanalysis published by the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, those who participated in evidence-based SEL programs showed an 11 percentile-point

gain in academic achievement compared to students who did not participate in SEL programs. They also showed improved classroom behavior, an increased ability to manage stress and depression, and better attitudes about themselves, others and school.

Social emotional learning focuses on five core competencies: self management, self awareness, social awareness, responsible decision-making and relationship skills.

“Those are the things that we’re trying to teach kids so they’re successful at school, home and beyond,” said Erin Sullivan, social emotional learning coordinator for Jefferson County Schools. “I always think of them as the skills you need to have to ac-

cess education better.”

They are also the skills that employers want.

“A lot of cognitive things become automated, so you need the people skills,” said Rich Roberts, chief scientist at ACT, a nationwide missiondriven nonprofit organization that assesses K-12 education, which researched SEL. “SELs are becoming more valued in the workplace and therefore it’s something we should care about in the school system.”

Recently, ACT announced the launch of the ACT Tessera, a next-generation assessment system designed to measure SEL skills. The new system will provide assessments for middle and high school students (grades 6-12), as well as actionable lesson

• Behavioral skills are rated important in preparing students for college and workplace success by more than 80 percent of K-12 teachers, postsecondary instructors and workforce supervisors.

What districts are doing Denver metro area school districts are taking different approaches.

In Adams 12, each school determines which programs to offer based on what would be most effective in that specific school.

Some of those programs include Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Second Step, Journey to a Hate Free Millennium, Signs of Suicide, Random Acts of Kindness, Peace4Kids, Superflex and Zones of Regulation, to name a few. Although they may differ in content, they all share a goal of creating better people.

“We’ve found this approach positively impacts a students’ readiness to learn, classroom behavior and overall academic performance,” Straughn said.

In Douglas County, teachers try to reach students in all classrooms, not with a specific curriculum, but by creating a welcoming culture at each school.

“The key to it all is having connectedness to adults,” said Stephanie Crawford-Goetz, mental health coordinator for the Douglas County School District.

The district holds professional developments for teachers on how to create safe and healthy classrooms. CrawfordGoetz said this can look like counselors going into classrooms and partnering with parents or teachers modeling for students how to have good relationship skills and make good decisions.

“It’s not something that we do, it’s something that we are,” Crawford-Goetz said.

“We want to empower our students to be as successful as can be, so it’s looking at the students as more than just academic achievement. It’s looking at the whole child.”

Douglas County also works more closely with identified at-risk students who are showing difficulty using SEL skills.

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Crawford-Goetz said those students will often work on specific skills in groups. Some receive individualized counseling.

Englewood Schools is also working to train its staff to understand signs of emotional distress through Mental Health First Aid, a national program that teaches skills to respond to signs of mental illness and substance use.

Englewood is also taking advantage of a variety of grants to increase its mental health, social and emotional supports.

One of those grants came from the Expelled and At-Risk Student Services program through the Colorado Department of Education. The district will use the four-year grant to implement restorative practices, an approach using various communicative techniques focused on affective statements or brief comments about how others were impacted by actions, and proactive community-building activities to reduce the number of student suspensions.

The district also received a grant through Kaiser Permanente to be part of the Los Angeles Education Partnership, a nonprofit that provides coaches that focus on dealing with trauma.

In addition, Englewood Schools partners with Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health Network for schoolbased therapists to work with students on site.

“We’ve really been working to increase our focus in the last couple years,” said Callan Clark, executive

director of student services for the Englewood school district.

Jeffco schools also partners with local mental health provider Jefferson County Mental Health to provide social emotional learning specialists to schools in the district.

For the 2016-17 school year, Jeffco hired 30 SEL specialists who serve at every middle school in the district teaching curriculum. Those specialists were funded from the district’s general fund, something Sullivan, who coordinates SEL in Jeffco, said was well worth the $750,000 expense.

A 2015 study by researchers at Columbia University found that the measurable benefits of SEL exceed the costs, often by considerable amounts.

The aggregate result of the analysis showed an average benefit-cost ratio of about 11-1 among the six evidencebased SEL interventions studied. This means that, on average, for every $1 invested in SEL programming, there is a return of $11.

This year, Jeffco was awarded a grant from the state’s School Health Professionals Grant Program, which uses recreational marijuana tax dollars to help hire additional school health professionals in districts across the state.

With that money, Jeffco will hire six more SEL specialists who will be assigned to elementary schools in the Jefferson and Wheat Ridge articulation areas. The grant also includes hiring three full-time nurses in the Lakewood area. (These are the three communities in the Jeffco district that sell recreational marijuana.)

The goal, Sullivan said, is to focus on prevention, building relationships with kids and practicing SEL skills early and often.

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October 26, 2017O

Teacher unions support incumbents for Jeffco school board Financial difference significant between incumbents and challengers

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Incumbents in the Jefferson County Board of Education race have garnered significantly more financial support than their challengers, as reported by the Oct. 17 contributions

and expenditures report filed with the Colorado Secretary of State.

Current Jeffco school board member Susan Harmon, running for reelection in District 2 has raised the most financial support, totaling $49,602.32.

Brad Rupert, running for re-election in District 1, is just behind her with $48,982.34 in financial support.

Rupert’s challenger, Matt Van Gieson, reported the lowest financial support totaling $2,302.39. And Erica Shields, challenging Harmon for the District 1 seat, reported $3,278 in financial support.

“I’m proud of the grassroots support I’m receiving, “ Van Gieson said when

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asked about his fundraising. “I’m getting it from local friends and family.”

The challengers in these races have raised significantly less financial support that the current sitting board.

Shields’ largest financial contributor was herself in the amount of $830; and Van Giesons’s largest financial contribution came from a Golden resident in the amount of $550.

Both Shields and Van Gieson also received support from the Jeffco Republicans Men’s Club in the amount of $112.

Rupert’s largest contribution came from the Public Education Committee, a small donor committee registered by the Colorado Education Association (CEA), a statewide federation of teacher and educational workers’ labor unions, in the amount of $20,514.

“It surprises me, but I’m grateful for the support,” Rupert said, adding that while he knew the CEA was going to contribute, he was unaware they had contributed that much.

That committee also donated to Harmon in the amount of $16,500 and

Ron Mitchell, running unopposed for reelection in District 5 in the amount of $4,014.

The Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA) small donor committee, which describes their purpose as supporting pro-public education candidates on the state and local level, donated $4,000 to each incumbent candidate.

John Ford, president of the JCEA, also personally contributed a total of $1,000 split evenly between the three incumbents.

Incumbent candidates also gained financial support from current elected officials, Golden City Council member Laura Weinberg, Jefferson County Commissioner Casey Tighe, US Congressman Jared Polis, US congressman Ed Perlmutter, fellow Jeffco Board of Education members Amanda Stevens and Ali Lasell and former Jeffco School Superintendent Cindy Stevenson.

The financial reports cover contributions ranging from Oct. 28, 2016 to Oct. 12, 2017. Another financial report filing is due Nov. 3.

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October 26, 2017

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The lifeline between community and first responders

New Jeffco communications center ready in January

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BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

One thing that people hope they never have to do is call 911.

“But when they do, we’re here to make sure they get what they need for safety and quality of life,” said Jeff Streeter, the executive director of JeffCom 911.

JeffCom 911 is the consolidation of several Jefferson County public safety and emergency dispatch services to one centralized location.

Streeter “Services won’t change,” Streeter said. “All we did was centralize — bring everyone under one roof.”

Currently, all Jefferson County’s emergency dispatch service employees are employed by and work at their agency’s centers. But come the first of the year, all of them will have the option to become JeffCom 911 employees, housed at the new facility located inside the West Metro Fire’s admin building at 433 S. Allison Parkway in Lakewood.

“The consolidation of services to better serve the people and to be more fiscally responsible with the funds generated by their tax dollars, have been the two main goals throughout this entire process,” said Lakewood Police Chief Dan McCasky.

“The Lakewood Police Department shares a common belief with our JeffCom partners that receiving calls for service and dispatching needed assistance from one central location, will no doubt save time, money and even lives.”

An estimated 147 employees will work at JeffCom, including 911 call takers, dispatchers, tech support and team managers and supervisors.

The end result, Streeter said, will provide efficient and effective quality service for both the community and first responders — law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical personnel. Non-emergency phone numbers will not change, however those calls will also come to the JeffCom hub.

“Agencies always need to explore ways for regionalization,” Streeter said. And “the technology exists for us to do this.”

JeffCom 911’s eight member agencies are Arvada Fire, Arvada Police,

JeffCom Training Manager Bess Joyce looks over the equipment to be used in the new facility in West Metro Fire’s administration building at 433 S. Allison Parkway in Lakewood. The center includes 42 work stations for dispatchers and 911 call takers.

JeffCom 911 encourages everyone to register for the free, additional emergency service resources available.

CodeRED Mobile Alert is a free app that allows people to receive emergency notifications on a wireless phone or mobile device. To download the app for free, visit https://public.coderedweb.com/cne/ en-US/655AC5D55998. Those who have already signed up do not need to re-register.

Smart911 is a way for people to create a free safety profile. The information provided on the profile can be accessed by 911 call takers and emergency responders. Information can include specific medical conditions of a family member, number pets in a household and/or codes needed to access a gated property. People can provide as much or as little information as they want, and the only time the information is seen is if a 911 call is made. Learn more at https://smart911.com/.

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Evergreen Fire Rescue, Golden Police, Lakewood Police, Jefferson County Sheriff, Wheat Ridge Police and West Metro Fire Protection. JeffCom will also serve 15 smaller emergency response agencies, including the majority of the mountain fire agencies and the reamining police departments in the county except Westminster.

The first transition date is in February for Golden’s fire and police departments, West Metro Fire Protection and the Jeffco Sheriff ’S Department. Arvada’s fire and police departments and Wheat Ridge Police will transition in March. The final two agencies, Lakewood Police and Evergreen Fire Rescue, will transition in April.

Initial discussions began about five years ago, Streeter said, and an agreement between all the JeffCom partner agencies went into effect June last year.

The Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office expects that JeffCom will help to reduce response times on priority one calls, such as life threatening medical emergencies, crimes in progress and serious automobile accidents, said Sheriff Jeff Shrader. Each responding agency will be dispatched from the same location, he added, thereby eliminating the need and additional time for call transfers to another agency.

“When each first responder from law enforcement, fire and EMS is provided information directly from the dispatch center where the call originated,” Shrader said, “less risk

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of confusion and delay will result in a better outcome.”

West Metro Fire Rescue Chief Don Lombardi agrees.

“We make a difference through response times — how fast we can get our crews to a fire, a medical emergency, a hazardous materials incident, a technical rescue,” he said. “And we rely on our dispatchers to get our firefighters out the door.”

In the case of a large incident, such as a wildland fire where residents need to be evacuated, Lombardi added, the decision-making process that triggers those notifications will be more streamlined and timely.

Construction of the center, which is nearly complete, cost about $6.5 million, Streeter said. It is funded by the Jefferson County Communications Center Authority.

There will be some cost savings associated with JeffCom, Streeter said. In 2015, it cost the eight partner agencies more than $18 million to

JeffCom is now hiring emergency communications specialists. To learn more or apply, visit https://jeffcom911.org/ for the appropriate links. Any questions may be directed to recruiting@jeffcom911.org. provide separate emergency dispatch services, he said, adding that an estimated $2 million annual cost savings will come with JeffCom. “Ultimately, JeffCom will provide a better service to our residents and visitors at a lower cost,” Shrader said of the central location.

Before, dispatch was always a subset or division within a police or fire department, but has always been equally responsible for the community’s safety, said JeffCom Training Manager Bess Joyce, currently the communication manager for Golden’s fire and police departments.

Dispatch is the “lifeline between the community and the first responders,” Joyce said. And now “we have the opportunity to create our own culture and be our own entity.”

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October 26, 2017O

‘Stop the Bleed’ class offers tools for helping Life-saving skills empower community to be first responders

THE ABC’S OF BLEEDING First, ensure your own safety.

A: Alert — call 9-1-1.

B: Bleeding — find the bleeding injury.

C: Compress — apply pressure to stop the bleeding. Cover the wound with a clean cloth and apply pressure by pushing directly with both hands; Or using a tourniquet; or packing (stuffing) the wound with gauze or a clean cloth and then applying pressure with both bands.

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Theresa Carrol stood over a prosthetic wound as it spouted fake blood and quickly stuffed it with gauze. She was one of 60 community members learning how to pack wounds and apply pressure in emergency situations.

“I don’t want to feel helpless in an emergency situation like Las Vegas,” said Carrol, a Westminster resident.

“It affected me deeply.”

Carrol said that with events like the mass shooting, which occurred in Las Vegas Oct. 1, and the 2012 mass shooting at the Century 16 movie theater in Aurora, she felt a need to be able to act.

The “Stop the Bleed” class, taught by the St. Anthony Hospital Trauma Services on Oct. 19 at the Arvada Fire Training Center, was one of eight classes taught in the two weeks since the Las Vegas shooting.

With incidents such as Las Vegas, the Orlando nightclub and the Aurora theater shootings, society has learned bystanders will always be first on the scene, no matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders, said Robert Hayes, RN trauma injury prevention specialist for St. Anthony Hospital.

Hayes said that since the Oct. 1 shooting, the community has been looking for ways to help. The Arvada class was the largest attendance of the

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Community members practiced packing wounds at the Stop the Bleed class held at the Arvada Fire Training Center.

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Stop the Bleed class since the program began in Jefferson County last spring.

“It’s personally very gratifying to see the concern people have,” said Dr Robert Madayag, trauma surgeon at St. Anthony Hospital. “The number one preventable cause of deaths is bleeding.”

But Hayes and Madayag both pointed out that life-threatening bleeds can occur for a variety of reasons.

“Right now everyone is thinking about Vegas and what can occur with mass shootings and bombings, but these injuries can also occur when you’re hiking, cycling, at work or in a car accident.”

Arvada resident Steve Camins wanted to learn the correct way to

stop bleeding because he is active and also has four granddaughter.

“You never know whats going to happen,” he said. “If something happens, I would like to be prepared to deal with it.”

A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes.

Madayag, who taught the class, told attendees that if there was one take-away from the night it would be “compression, compression, compression.”

“Recognize the bleeding and hold pressure,” Madayag said, adding that the first things someone should do is call 9-1-1. “The purpose is to be a first responder before first responders get there.”

Theresa Carrol practices packing a wound.

She attended the class because she wanted to be able to act if she is in an emergency situation.

Vaccinations help prevent flu STAFF REPORT

While the 2017-18 influenza season officially began Oct. 1, 27 cases of hospitalized influenza had already been reported to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30.

That is more than double the typical

number of cases for this time of year.

During the first official week of flu season, from Oct. 1-7, six hospitalizations were reported. Last year, the first report of hospitalized flu patients did not start until Oct. 24 and peaked in mid-March.

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Trivalent vaccines are made to protect against three flu viruses — two influenza A (H1N1 and H3N2) viruses, and an influenza B virus. Quadrivalent vaccines protect against four viruses; the same viruses as the trivalent vaccine, plus an additional B virus.

“Each year the seasonal flu vaccine protects against the influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season,” said Alice Hughes, infection prevention manager at St. Anthony Hospital. “That’s why we encourage everyone in our community to get an annual flu shot for their health.”

A person develops antibodies approximately two weeks after vaccination and these antibodies provide protection against infection from viruses that are the same as or similar to those used to make the vaccine, Hughes said.

Flu vaccines cannot cause the flu, because the vaccines are made with either killed or weakened viruses.

They are safe, and serious problems are very rare.

FACTS ABOUT INFLUENZA Flu can spread via droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can be spread up to 6 feet away.

Less often, a person might get flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth or nose.

Most healthy adults can infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to 5-7 days after becoming sick. Children may pass the virus for longer. Symptoms start 1-4 days after the virus enters the body.

Some people, such as older adults, pregnant women, and very young children, as well as those with long-term medical conditions are at high risk of serious complications from the flu. For more information, go to the Centers for Disease Control website at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/ high_risk.htm.

The most common side effect is soreness where the injection was given. This is generally mild and usually goes away after a day or two.

Visit Influenza Vaccine Safety (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/ vaccine/vaccinesafety.htm) for more information.

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October 26, 2017

RRCC teaches managerial skills to keep employees safe RMEC offers training to employees in seven states

The Rocky Mountain Education Center (RMEC), the continuing education division of Red Rocks Community College, is offering a training program to prevent construction site falls. The training will be available to companies all over the western portion of the country.

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A person can have all the technical training necessary to be successful on a job site, but training to be a good boss is something most don’t receive.

“You might be an awesome welder on Friday and then have to be a boss on Monday,” said Joan Smith, executive director of the Rocky Mountain Education Center (RMEC), .the continuing education division of Red Rocks Community College.

“On the job site, people have to step into managerial roles, but they never learned how to manage people.”

For the third year, the education center is offering a one-day experiential training program to help those who need to train workers to be safe on a job site, thanks to $155,000 from the United States Department of Labor’s Susan Harwood Grant Program.

For the past two years, the center has focused on the oil and gas industry, but this year’s training program will focus on construction site safety, particularly fall prevention.

“This kind of safety emphasis is a good focus to have,” said Arnulfo Torrez, a salesperson in the oil and gas industry who works all over the

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country, who took the course a year ago. “When employees are able to identify hazards, that’s a benefit to everyone.”

The construction training program is available and both English and Spanish, and available to not just Colorado residents, but also Utah, Montana, North and South Dakota, Wyoming, Texas and Arkansas.

And, thanks to the Susan Harwood grant, the program is free to employ-

ees, who then turn around and train workers at the job site.

“What always surprises people is how much the communication skills they learn apply to family and personal life,” Smith added. “These skills are transferable to a lot of different fields.”

Torrez has seen firsthand the benefit this kind of knowledge can bring in the field, which is why he recommends people take the course.

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For businesses interested in more information about the program for their employees, contact Joan Smith at 303-914-6420 or joan.smith@rrcc.edu.

“When you take short cuts in the field, especially in industries like oil and gas, people can get hurt,” he said.

“It’s about being a leader.”

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VOICES Whether we like it or not, the times are a changing

he only constant in life The worst is when nature HITTING is change.” decides to strip the trees of HOME My father must have their beauty in an unnaturally quoted that little trope swift fashion. Early freezes or violent winds—like this weekto me about 100 times in my end’s—rip the leaves from the life. Usually, it was at the exact trees and spread them around moment that the wisdom of too soon for me to really enjoy the statement was the least bit the season as much as I could. useful to me. But, of course, That sort of unnatural change that does not diminish the saddens me, throws me offwisdom of the statement. kilter.

Change is inevitable. As we Sometimes, the forces of look around us in nature, we Michael Alcorn nature are so violent that the see the process of change: the tree loses limbs, or has to be leaves on the trees, thick and chopped down and scrapped altogethgreen just six weeks ago, now ablaze er. And, while one would hope such a in color, or brown, thinning and falltree would be replaced by one stronger ing to the ground. It doesn’t matter and just as beautiful, the reality is how much the tree liked its foliage that the tree’s demise displaces other this year, nature always wins, and the parts of the small ecosystem that were leaves always fall. dependent on it, from a bird’s nest to a For me, personally, that is always rabbit-hole. bittersweet. As much as I love the colAnd, yes, that’s all one big, tortured, ors and the feel of autumn in Colorametaphor. do, I wish the season could last about We humans are not wired to deal nine months of the year. At the same time, I know this means the beginning with change well. Our brains build of the holiday season, ski season, long, patterns of associations and familiarities that help us make sense of peaceful nights and the promise of our worlds, and it is the rare person Spring Training on the other side.

who copes easily with disruptions to those patterns. Luckily, in most cases, change is a slow process. A student progressing from learning to count to solving differential equations takes time, decades, even. Change that is organic, and natural, is very easy to live with and understand. Nobody questions the caterpillar retreating into its cocoon, because that is a natural step in the cycle of a butterfly’s life.

But, sometimes, change feels unnatural, and causes extraordinary chaos. An athlete who takes steroids to improve their performance will end up constantly injured, because the infrastructure of the body was not designed for the stresses steroid-induced musculature places on it.

That’s not to say that tumultuous change is automatically a bad thing: puberty, for all its anxiety, is necessary and good. But, often, change that feels unnatural signals something deeper, something more troubling or significant.

Organizations and institutions are not immune from this evolution, either. An organization that stands still is an organization being passed

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR School board is effective We need effective government in all areas. That’s exactly what we’ve seen from the Jeffco School Board these past two years. This diverse, five-member board has given countless hours to Jeffco’s 86,000 students and now has two years of on-the-job experience that would be difficult to replicate.

These board members value leadership, and made a profoundly positive impact on Jeffco Schools’ future when they hired deeply experienced and nationally respected superintendent Dr. Jason Glass.

These board members value our students and have invested to expand the pathways available to them. This includes new apprenticeships, career and technical education programs such as Arvada High School’s Buildings and Trades Pre-Apprenticeship

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These board members value respect. Board meetings now include thoughtful, respectful conversations at the board table and with presenting staff.

Not once has anyone wanting to address the board been turned away. And community members no longer feel unappreciated when sharing their views with the board.

Finally, these board members value community engagement.

They have held countless community forums, visited the schools in their districts and throughout Jeffco, and engaged with community groups and civic organizations on a regular basis.

When communities are connected and engaged, student achievement improves.

Re-elect Brad Rupert, Susan

up by their competition. But, even there, evolution is supposed to be a gradual process, absent trauma (see: Weinstein; Hollywood). So, when an organization that seems to be properly functioning goes through a season of upheaval, investors get nervous. Sudden, widespread changes in personnel or resource allocation sometime signal something deeper. Managed well, this can be like a strong breeze stripping the leaves from a tree; managed poorly, this can feel like a hurricane ripping the tree up by its roots. Even institutions rooted in the eternal can be damaged by temporal forces, if the change is managed poorly.

Still, something will always fill the void — maybe weeds, maybe something better, more dynamic.

And though the rabbits and the birds will be sad, as they seek new shelter from the storms of life, the world will continue to spin about its axis, and joy will come in the morning.

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

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Harmon and Ron Mitchell to the Jeffco Schools Board of Education. Look for your ballot the week of October 16.

Kelly Johnson, Golden Incumbents no shows at forums If I were running for re-election for the Jefferson County school board, I would want to be engaging with community members as much as possible & attend forums to differentiate myself from my challengers.

Well this is not the case for Jeffco School board race. Rupert & Harmon Mitchell, have been “No Shows” at two forums the week of Oct. 9. This tells me that they do not care about my questions. This tells me that they do not care to tell me why I should support them. And this tells me they do not care about community feedback.

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I commend both Matt Van Gieson & Erica Shields showing up to participate and I was inspired by their commitment to the students of Jeffco.

I appreciated the time they spent to answer the questions thoroughly and respectfully. I also appreciated the time they took to talk to me about my concerns with spending tens of millions to move sixth graders to middle school. Personally, my child is not ready for this move and I do not want her to be forced into an environment she is not ready for. I really wanted to understand the rationale and my options moving forward.

After hearing from the candidates, I am definitely supporting and voting for Erica Shields and Matt Van Gieson. They really want to improve student achievement & be fiscally responsible with the billion-dollar school budget. And I really appreciated that they took the time to engage with community members while their opponents did not. That says a lot in my book.

Amy Cooper, Golden

math standards. Research shows that kids who do not meet reading standards by the end of third grader are 4x less likely to graduate. We can do better in Jeffco.

Please vote for Matt Van Gieson and Erica Shields for school board. I have received my ballot and marked my ballot for Matt Van Gieson and Erica Shields. Remember, you can vote for school board candidates in all districts. Matt and Erica will be the second names on the ballot. A vote for Matt Van Gieson and Erica Shields is a vote for a commitment to put students ahead of politics.

Maureen Sielaff, Littleton

Moving forward with school board When I was Lakewood Mayor, I always felt that no matter what we did as a City, unless we had quality neighborhood public schools where parents wanted to send their children, our City was not complete.

Thanks to the leadership we now have in place with the Jeffco Schools Board of Education, we continue “Moving Forward with A LearningCentered Vision for our Community’s Schools.”

Brad Rupert, Susan Harmon and Ron Mitchell believe that civility and transparency is a key value for the Jeffco Schools Board of Education.

They have helped make our graduates ready for college and career.

Brad, Susan and Ron have established a culture in the Jeffco Schools that encourages our educators to stay in the district. Finally, they are preparing for future enrollments in spite of budget limitations. Leadership does start at the top!

Keep this leadership in place! Reelect Brad, Susan and Ron! Steve Burkholder, City of Lakewood Mayor, 1999-2007

Positive atmosphere worth supporting I believe that the Jeffco community owes a big thank you to Brad Rupert, Susan Harmon, Ron Mitchell and the other board members for establishing an atmosphere of trust and civility which has enabled a productive and forward-thinking two years for Jefferson County schools. As they promised, they created a positive and inviting tone in the boardroom where constituents can speak, collaborate and, yes, even disagree, in an atmosphere of respect and reason. The community’s time and energy is now focused on student education rather than outside political distractions.

Teachers’ compensation structure has been stabilized and is now more competitive with neighboring districts who have, in the past, siphoned off some of our excellent educators.

To support our large district’s growth and shifts in population the board has shown the foresight to initiate several construction, expansion and remodeling projects for schools like Three Creeks, Rose Stein and Sierra. In addition the board has shown strong support for charter schools by approving all applications for new and renewing charter schools in the district. Finally they have ensured that Jefferson County School District leadership will be second to none by hiring Jason Glass, a top-notch school Superintendent with a proven track record of success.

Given their dedication to improving the educational opportunities for all Jefferson County students I strongly support Brad Rupert, Susan Harmon and Ron Mitchell for their re-election to the Jefferson County School Board.

Meg Frantz, Golden

All voices needed on Jeffco school board I am writing in support of Matt Van Gieson and Erica Shields for Jeffco School Board. Isn’t it about time we had some diversity of thought on our school board? Being responsible for the education of 86,000 is a huge undertaking and that is why it is important to have a variety of voices and opinions to bring balance to the school board. I think all community members can agree that students should graduate career or college ready and life ready. We owe that to the students of Jeffco. Sadly, this is not happening.

Graduation rates are down, teachers are still leaving their positions, student population is stagnant and more importantly, student achievement in Jeffco is dismal. 50 percent of third graders do not meet reading or

Stealthy campaigns should stop I am an older resident of Arvada, so I have no kids in school. But I am a voter, and I was quite offended several years ago when a slate of school board candidates ran a stealth campaign and managed to get elected.

Apparently many others were as well, per a subsequent difficult campaign to enable a recall vote and then replace them.

In the current campaign for the school board I read all the interviews with candidates published in the newspaper. And they all looked fine, with everyone seeming open and in general support of the same goals, incumbents and challengers alike.

I read carefully for comments that might have reflected views of the slate that was recalled — I couldn’t find any.

Since that time, a few developments. The tone of letters to the press has gotten more smear based for the current board. Today I received what might appear to be a newsletter in the mail — on inspection it was a collection of articles highly critical of the school system and current school board. Who pays for this, which cannot have been inexpensive? In a school board campaign? As Reagan famously said, here we go again.

If this group, whoever they are, feels so strongly about their plan for the schools why don’t they just come out and say it, instead of repeating another stealth campaign? Do they fear that if their true views were known they would not stand a chance?

I hope Jefferson County voters won’t get fooled again. Maybe after a few defeats the Kochs, or the DeVos foundation, or whoever may be funding this effort will decide their billions will be better spent elsewhere and leave this county alone.

Dan Fishbein, Arvada

OK becoming a middle school parent As a mother of a fifth grader in Jeffco, I had concerns about my little girl being in the first sixth grade class to move to middle school. However, my fears were alleviated when I attended a session with the middle school principal. I am excited and confident that the school board made the right decision. The principal is going to great lengths to prepare for the transition and make sure the school is ready to address the needs of the new students. My daughter, who is not so little anymore, is starting to know where her interests lie and wants to explore new things. Middle school will give her the opportunity to take electives and participate in activities that she would not get in elementary school. The school board was right in moving sixth grade so I will be supporting them in this election.

Melissa Martini, Lakewood SEE LETTERS, P14

OBITUARIES VARNES

Katharine L. Varnes

Katharine Lutz Varnes, 94, passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2017. A retired United States Geological Survey (USGS) geologist, Katharine was born in Philadelphia, PA, and received her master’s degree in geology from Bryn Mawr College. She joined the USGS in 1948 in Washington, D.C., and moved to Lakewood, CO, in the early 1950s to work in the Branch of Petroleum Geology at the Denver Federal Center. She retired in 1995.

Katharine survived two husbands who were also USGS geologists: Laurence P. Buck and David J. Varnes. She is survived by her sister Lavinia Orpen; five children: Elizabeth Brende, Charles Buck, Carol Laurie, Laura TenBroeck and Richard Varnes; and two grand-

children, Harrison and Samuel Varnes.

Katharine came from a line of thoughtful women for whom living meaningful lives was important. She volunteered for a variety of organizations and causes, including senior housing. A woman of generosity and grace, Katharine instilled in her children a love of reading, music, art, and lifelong learning. She was a world traveler who remained active and engaged until the end.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 28, at 2 p.m. at Carmel Oaks Retirement Community, 1811 S. Harlan Cir., Lakewood, CO 80232.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Denver Hospice or the Jeffco Action Center.

WELLER William David Weller

William David Weller, MG (Ret) U. S. Army passed away October 16, 2017.

Weller, a former Adjutant General for Colorado, Department of Military Affairs, was born in Delta, CO to William Harlan Weller and Luna Weller.

He was preceded in death by his siblings Richard Weller and Maxine Ashton.

David was married to Virginia Weller in 1942 in Telluride, CO. Virginia preceded David in death in 2015.

He is survived by his children Joan Turnell, Dave Weller, Jr and wife Vicki, Jim Weller and his wife Ginny, Ron Weller and his wife Madeleine. Dave adored his six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Dave is a past employee of the Western

Colorado Power Company in both Montrose and Durango, CO. He enlisted in the Colorado National Guard in 1941 just prior to the beginning of World War II. He accepted appointment by the Governor as the Adjutant General of Colorado in 1974 and retired from that appointment in 1979.

His past associations include the Junior Chamber of Commerce; the American Legion; Boy Scouts of America; Durango Board of Education; the Littleton Gem & Mineral Club; the Denver Gem & Mineral Guild and a member of the Green Mountain Christian Church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to your local VFW or American Legion in his name.

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Sounds deceptive “School reform” and “school choice” are not what they sound like. These phrases sounds good, but in today’s context they typically refer to using taxpayer dollars intended to fund our public schools to instead fund new charter schools.

It is important to understand that several (not all) of these charter schools are run by for-profit education corporations.

It is also important to understand that the same rigorous standards that apply to our public schools are often not applied to charters, because charters are allowed to apply for waivers to exempt them from certain standards. Also, consider that charter schools are sometimes prohibitively difficult for low-income working families to

participate in, since the school is not physically located within the child’s neighborhood.

Certainly there are great charter schools out there that have successfully served Jeffco students for decades. No one is arguing against these schools that arose from a genuine community need and are locally supported. But today’s “reformers” who run for school boards across the country are often funded by out-of- state corporate interests who pour money into elections for their own agenda. It’s important for all of us, even if we don’t have children in Jeffco schools, to pay attention to this Nov. 7 election and to protect our public schools that exist to serve all children.

Robin Kupernik, Arvada Seeing through transparency issue It’s curious that the opponents to Brad Rupert and Susan Harmon have identified “transparency” as

an important issue. Transparency was a major problem before the current school board members took the reins. One of the first tasks of Brad Rupert, Susan Harmon, Ron Mitchell and their colleagues was to reverse the previous board culture of backroom, behind the scenes dealings. In fact, the school district is now recognized by the Independence Institute and other organizations for its transparency.

There are numerous examples of the current board’s transparent approach to district finances and agenda. A few links for those interested can be found under in jeffcopublicschools.org/finance website.

It is also worth noting that when the new Facilities Master Plan was introduced, multiple community forums were held to gather public input about the recommendations.

Comments and surveys were compiled and published online, and the board used the input to shape the finalized Facilities Master Plan.

Community feedback, as detailed in those archived documents, also was the driving force in the decision to move sixth grade to middle school.

Did the challengers participate in those forums or the many other forums that have taken place since Superintendent Glass arrived?

They don’t seem to acknowledge the transformation towards inclusiveness, collaboration and transparency that has occurred over the last two years.

I would ask the opponents to share with the community exactly what information they feel is not available to them, what information have they attempted to acquire, and what roadblocks they have encountered.

In my experience, the information is readily available and free-flowing since Rupert, Harmon and Mitchell started serving on the board. I believe they have earned our support for re-election.

Gretchen Winters, Littleton

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Ten important benefits to community living for seniors

eciding to leave TODAY’S the family home SENIOR of 30-plus years and move to a retirement community isn’t easy. Our homes are filled with memories and a familiarity we tend to hold on to as we grow older. But memories don’t make dinner conversation, trigger a good laugh, teach you Vickie Krudwig something new or keep you company.

The Harvard Study of Adult Development is one of the world’s longest studies of adult life. Over an 80-year span, researchers collected data on the participants’ physical and mental health. Worth noting, according to researcher George Vaillant, “When the study began, nobody cared about empathy or attachment.

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3. Continuing care – Aging bodies change with time. Expect your health care needs to change too. At some point, you may need rehabilitation following an illness or surgery, physical therapy, respite care or memory care. CCRCs provide on-site health services — a full continuum of care — so you stay living in the community among friends and continue to participate in activities that bring you joy.

4. A sense of purpose – A new report in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that older adults with a solid sense of purpose tend to retain strong hand grips and walking speeds — key

indicators of how rapidly people are aging. People who live purposeful lives are also more engaged and less likely to react to stressors, which can impact a person’s cognitive and physical health.

5. Communal dining – Loneliness, lack of appetite and poor nutrition often affect those who eat alone. A good meal with friends feeds our bodies and our souls. Expect good conversation and chef-prepared meals.

6. Wellness services – Many retirement communities offer access to an assortment of wellness services such as audiology, dental care, dermatology, foot care and massage therapy.

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A dino-mite autumn for fossil fanatics

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Employees at Arvada’s Odyssey Beerwerks work on canning beer on an autumn morning. The brewery won its first Great American Beer Festival medal at this year’s event, held Oct. 5-7. CLARKE READER

Local breweries have solid showing at beer fest

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Every year, the Great American Beer Festival brings hundreds of breweries from all over the country to the Mile High City to duke it out over who creates the best ales, IPAs, lagers, German beers and more.

And while the real winners are those who were lucky enough to score a ticket, being awarded a medal in one of the festival’s 96 categories is quite the feather in the cap of any brewery. The 2017 event ran from Oct. 5-7 at the Colorado Convention Center.

“When our name was announced, my wife screamed, and I looked over at our brewers like, ‘Did that just happen?’” said Chris Hill, who runs Arvada’s Odyssey Beerwerks with Josh Van Riper and Deana, his wife.

The brewery received a silver medal for its Woods Monk beer in the Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer category.

“It’s so humbling to win a medal, especially when you consider there are like 800 breweries and 3,900 entries.”

Metro area breweries fared well in this year’s competition. Lone Tree Brewing Co. scored a gold medal, while breweries from Arvada, Castle Rock, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton and Parker also earned medals.

“This years festival was nothing

The Silver medal won by Arvada’s Odyssey Beerwerks for their Woods Monk at this year’s Great American Beer Festival. COURTESY PHOTO less than magical,” said Josh West, head brewer at Lone Tree. “To be the only brewery in Colorado to win two medals this years is a huge accomplishment not to mention becoming the first craft brewery to ever win a gold in the American Lager category.”

However, it’s not all about the competition for attendees — the festival is also an opportunity to meet customers and fans, as well as fellow brewers.

“Much of GABF is about what goes on around the convention. We were busy as ever giving tours at our brewery and hosting ‘meet the SEE BEER, P17

Woods Monk, created by Arvada’s Odyssey Beerwerks, won the Silver medal at this year’s Great American Beer Festival. It’s the first GABF medal the brewery has one. COURTESY PHOTO

AWARD CRITERIA Gold — A world-class beer that accurately exemplifies the specified style, displaying the proper balance of taste, aroma and appearance.

Silver — An excellent beer that may vary slightly from style parameters while maintaining close adherence to the style and displaying excellent taste, aroma and appearance.

Bronze — A fine example of the style that may vary slightly from style parameters and/ or have minor deviations in taste, aroma or appearance.

Source: www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com

don’t remember when I fell in love with dinosaurs, but by the time “Jurassic Park” came out in 1993, I was 8 years old and already completely head over heels. t I wanted to be a paleontologist, go s s to places like Montana, and dig up the fossils of my COMING favorite animals.

Even now, nearly 25 ATTRACTIONS years later, I still get a thrill from reading about the latest discoveries, or really any movie with a dinosaur in it.

I don’t think you really grow out of being awed by these ancient animals.

Clarke Reader That that makes the Front Range a perfect place to live. Between the constant discoveries at Dinosaur Ridge, and incredible finds like the Thornton triceratops, it’s a great time to be a dinosaur fan.

And there are options all over town to indulge fossil fanatics like me.

At the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., visitors can check out the new Ultimate Dinosaurs exhibit, which is on display through Jan. 15.

“In contrast to our permanent exhibit, Prehistoric Journey, this exhibit focuses on the world’s Southern Hemisphere,” explained Dr. Joe Sertich, Curator of Dinosaurs at the museum.

“Because of continental drift, these animals evolved in ways that might look bizarre to us because of the species we’re familiar with.”

The exhibit focuses on dinosaurs from Africa, Madagascar and South America, and includes 17 fully articulated skeletons and dozens of fossils and casts, video projections and lifesize murals, stations with projection microscopes, touchable specimens, puzzles, and games and Fossil Prep Lab activities to try out fossil preparation techniques on fossil casts and let children try firsthand the kind of activities that scientists like Sertich do in the field.

Sertich actually worked in Madagascar, making some of the finds that are on display as part of the exhibit, which makes Ultimate Dinosaurs particularly personal.

“It’s exciting, because there are still discoveries out there being made,” he said. “And there’s a reminder that through birds, we’re still living with dinosaurs.”

There are also five days left to see the Denver Zoo’s Dinos event, which features scale madoels of 21 species spread throughout the zoo.

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Stay warm and enjoy a variety of genres this winter

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f you ask me, the kind of music the sounds best in the wintertime, when it gets cold and dark early, can be summed up in one word — warm.

Warm music sounds, clearly, like it was produced by human hands. It’s acoustic guitar drivClarke Reader en tracks, where you can hear the finger tips on the strings, the stand-up bass, smooth solos from the saxophone, and singers who whisper and croon.

And if you want that experience live, you’d be hard pressed to find a better source then Swallow Hill Music, which hosts shows at the three stages in its facility at 71 E. Yale Ave. and the L2 Church, 1477 Columbine St., in Denver.

“A lot of people know us from the shows we do at the Arvada Center and Denver Botanic Gardens, but the level of entertainment people see during the summer can still be found indoors,” said Barry Osborne, marketing manager with Swallow Hill. “It’s a

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more intimate setting, and it’s right in our wheelhouse. We know how to put on these concerts really well.

During the winter months, Swallow Hill specializes in bringing acoustic shows to audiences in a blend of genres, from bluegrass and jazz to soul, blues and country.

The largest stage at the Yale facility is Daniels Hall, which seats about 300 people. Then there’s the Tuft Theatre, which seats closer to 100, and Quinlan Café, which seats around 75. All three provide that close, intimate connection with performers, and give that cozy feeling that hits the spot, especially on a cold night.

“These are very visceral settings,” Osborne said. “Audiences will see some up and comers, locals, and nationally known acts.”

Some of the highlights from November and December at Daniels are Habib Koité on Sunday, Nov. 5, a musician from Mali, Africa, who is one of his country’s biggest stars.

On Nov. 17, Texan Ruthie Foster will be swinging by with her mix of blues, country and soul. And up and coming singer/songwriters Robert Ellis and Courtney Hartman will be performing the songs of legendary songwriter

TASTE THE MEDAL WINNING BEERS NEAR YOU Denver Baere Brewing Co. • Bronze in Berliner-Style Weisse for Blackberry Table Sour Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales • Silver in Experimental Beer for Roswell: Grudge Bull & Bush Brewery • Bronze in Wood- and BarrelAged Beer for Woody Pils CO-Brew • Bronze in Specialty Saison for Farmhouse Saison Denver Beer Co. • Gold in Pro-Am for Just Another Pretty Face Little Machine • Gold in American-Style Fruit Beer for Razz Against the Machine Our Mutual Friend Brewing • Silver in Brett Beer for Saison Trystero The Sandlot Brewery at Coors Field • Gold in Smoke Beer for So long and thanks for all the (smoked) fish!

South metro Castle Rock 105 West Brewing Co. • Silver in American-Style Wheat Beer for Lemon Rye Rockyard American Grill & Brewing Co. • Gold in Wood- and BarrelAged Sour Beer for Plum Creek Sour Littleton Breckenridge Brewery

• Bronze in Bock for Mountain Series: Maibock Lone Tree Lone Tree Brewing Co. • Gold in American-Style Lager or Malt Liquor for Mexican Lager • Silver in Imperial Red Ale for Hop Zombie Parker Elk Mountain Brewing Co. • Bronze in German-Style Koelsch for Downhill Kölsch West metro Arvada Odyssey Beerwerks • Silver in Wood- and BarrelAged Strong Beer for Woods Monk Golden Cannonball Creek Brewing Co. • Silver in American-Style Black Ale for Black 28 New Terrain Brewing Co. • Silver in Belgian-Style Witbier for Suntrip Lakewood Ironworks Brewery & Pub • Silver in Historical Beer for Hilltopper’s Pride Kentucky Common Ale North metro Broomfield Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - Navy Yard • Gold in South German-Style Hefeweizen for Hefeweizen Longmont Wibby Brewing • Silver in Munich-Style Dunkel or European-Style Dark Lager for Moondoor Dunkel

IF YOU GO For tickets and more information on Swallow Hill’s winter line-up, visit www.swallowhillmusic.org.

John Hartford on Friday, Dec. 15.

The L2 Church will play host to two legendary bluegrass performers a month apart.

Jerry Douglas, one of the most wellknown contemporary bluegrass musicians, and uses the genre as a starting point for explorations of jazz and soul, is performing on Nov. 4. For the more traditional approach, Grammy-winning Mark O’Connor featuring The O’Connor Band is playing on Dec. 8.

Swallow Hill’s most exciting event is the annual fundraiser for the organization’s educational outreach program, which is on Nov. 18. Called One Epic Night, the event will feature 12 bands playing on all three stages at different times.

“We’re challenging people to see as many bands as they can,” Osborne said. “The night will feature all kinds of music — we want to give everyone something to find and enjoy.”

If you’re in need of an auditory

warm blanket, head downtown and get ready for some great music.

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he is ready for some great winter concerts.

Check out his music blog at calmacil20. blogspot.com. And share who you’re seeing this winter at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Jessie Ware’s “Glasshouse,” released on Interscope Records.

Review: A London native, Jessie Ware’s music sounds best when its dark out, and “Glasshouse” might just be her most expansive album yet. She forgoes some of her electronic influences for a more traditional pop sound, but her voice remains as astounding as ever.

The perfect soundtrack for a night in with your significant other.

Favorite song: “Stay Awake, Wait for Me” Most likely addition to wedding playlists: “ Slow Me Down “

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brewer’ tasting events downtown,” said Todd Usry, president and brewmaster at Breckenridge Brewery, headquartered in Littleton. “This year we hosted concerts at our brewery Saturday and Sunday. The Sunday show was a hurricane relief concert to provide support for victims in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Saturday’s show featured hometown favorite Big Head Tod and the Monsters.”

The brews that are entered in the competition are often group choices, as both Hill and Josh Robbins, president and brewmaster at New Terrain, said their staffs discussed what should be entered in the competition.

“Most entries are judged on how it fits the style guidelines for specific types of beers,” Robbins explained. His brewery’s Suntrip took silver in the Belgian-Style Witbier category. “We often don’t follow guidelines, but we entered Suntrip because we thought it would fit.”

Beers are judged by a panel of industry professionals from all over the world, and evaluated without knowing the brand name. Eventually, all the entries are whittled down to three that best exhibit their category.

“Beating all the macro breweries in the American Lager category is nothing less than a monumental accomplishment,” West said. “It proves that us craft beer guys can do it just as good if not better than them and that we are relevant, consistent and here to stay.”

The bronze Breckenridge received for its Mountain Series: Maibock this year was the brewery’s fifth medal, and both Odyssey and New Terrain received their first-ever medals.

“Suntrip is one of our most popular beers that’s not an IPA,” Robbins said. “The win helps us to expand on our reputation for having great beer and atmosphere.”

It’s not unusual to get a run on winning beers after the results are announced, which means those interested in sampling all the winners should hurry.

Littleton’s Breckenridge Brewery received its fifth Great American Beer Festival medal for its Mountain Series: Maibock. COURTESY PHOTO “Maibocks are traditionally brewed in the late spring and early summer, but we brewed a special small batch just for GABF,” Usry said. “We have it on tap now at our Farm House restaurant, and it’ll be bottled again for our Rocky Mountain Sampler Pack in the spring.”

The festival is as much fun for the brewers as it is for visitors, and everyone comes away inspired for the next year.

“Just like everyone else, we come back to our booths really excited,” Hill said. “The goal is to tell someone, ‘You have to try this beer I just had.’”

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Must see theater: The Foreigner

I’m usually pretty enthusiastic about the theater productions I see. Since I’ve worked behind the scenes, I know how much effort goes into each play. I’m completely smitten with the current Black Box theater production of “The AROUND Foreigner.” I’ve seen TOWN this play before, but this production Harriet Ford reaches another level of excellence. “The Foreigner” runs through Nov. 18th so there’s still plenty of time to see it. Playwright Larry Shue’s brilliant script lends itself to delightful interpretation by the actors and director Geoffrey Kent. The cast includes: Zachary Andrews (Rev. David Marshall Lee), Sammie Joe Kinnett (Charlie Baker), Lance Rasmussen (Ellard Simms), Jessica Robblee (Catherine Simms), Josh Robinson (S/ Sgt. “Froggy” LeSueur), Greg Ungar (Owen Musser), and Edith Weiss (Betty Meeks).

British demolitions expert “Froggy” LeSueur, brings his friend Charlie Baker with him to spend a few days at a fishing lodge owned by his old friend the widowed Betty Meeks. Charlie is distraught because his wife whom he left back in England is very ill and not expected to live. Charlie bemoans the fact that he has no personality and no friends. Also staying at the lodge are Rev. David Lee and his betrothed, Catherine Simms and her brother Ellard. Ellard is a bit mentally slow but is always well intentioned.

Charlie, who is painfully shy and

doesn’t want to talk to any of the other guests, pleads with “Froggy” to figure out a way that he doesn’t have to speak to the others in the lodge. “Froggy” convinces Betty and the other guests that Charlie doesn’t speak English and that they must never speak to him because he’s so shy. Betty is also distraught because she’s not making any money on the fishing lodge and is afraid she won’t be able to keep it. It becomes apparent that Owen Musser, a militant member of the Ku Klux Klan, and the Rev. Lee are in cahoots and want to basically steal the lodge from Betty. Catherine and Ellard are going to inherit a great deal of money and Rev. Lee wants her to give it to him so he can “buy” the lodge. The acting, directing, and all technical aspects of the lively play are sublime.

There are so many subtleties in the dialogue that it’s impossible not to smile and even laugh out loud throughout the evening. The twists and turns in the action lend many elements of delightful surprise. For tickets and information, call 720-898-7200 or visit the website at arvadacenter.org. I must say “The Foreigner” is one of my all-time favorite Arvada Center productions.

Do yourselves a favor and do not miss this one.

Next up for the venerable Arvada Center Theater season, is “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat playing in the Main Stage Theatre Nov. 17th-Dec. 23.

Harriet Hunter Ford can be contacted at hhunterford@gmail.com

Tips for providing impromptu child care Preschool children are coming in half an hour for child care. No problem. You’re always well stocked. There are many educational toys found in your kitchen. Open up your low kitchen LIFELONG cupboards and drawLEARNING ers. They are full of mostly safe playEsther Macalady things for children and hide anything that is not safe.

The first go-to toys are cans. Children may make low towers on the floor or higher ones if they have heavy shoes.

Cans may be arranged to make houses and castles, or they may add folded heavy paper to make bridges.

If they have brought figures, cars, or a few stuffed animals they can play raceway, house, or action figure adventures. The activity will give you time to wash the can cabinet you have been putting off and get down on the floor to play, too.

Random Containers Your other drawers may hold plastic containers and lids. They make excellent puzzlers. Are there tops and bottoms that fit? If you have some that do not make a pair, they can be used for sandbox, beach play, or recycling later.

They can turn the containers upside down and make a few drums using a wooden spoon to pound for a few minutes.

Empty the Cupboards Children can gather all of the containers and help set chairs and guard

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Outside of being an extra that gets eaten in one of the Jurassic Park movies, the closest you can get to interacting with the prehistoric animals is Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live.

The show, hosted at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the University of Denver’s Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., brings ultra-realistic dinosaur puppets to the stage, where audiences can interact with them.

“We have different puppets we use to reflect the dinosaurs that are native to the places we’re performing,” explained Miles Portek, the host of the show. “It’s a rare chance to get up close, and face to face with dinosaurs.”

The show takes the same approach as Pixar animated films, Portek said, and offers something for all ages. He said the key is not to be condescending to children in the audience.

“It really ignites the imagination for everyone, Portek said. “And who wouldn’t love meeting a dinosaur?’

Go to www.newmancenterpresents. com/erths-dinosaur-zoo-live for tickets and more information.

A regional premiere, the end of Halloween, and Wine Fest Stepping away from the Cretaceous era into the modern age, Denver’s Equinox Theatre Company is hosting the regional premiere of “Disaster!” at The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St.

chairs next to the sink. Fill the sink or dish pan half way and add a few drops of soap and a cloth. It’s time for washing, rinsing, and drying dishes for about 15 minutes.

While supervising the washing you can empty another drawer of wooden spoons, spatulas, other utensils. and gadgets. Double check for sharp edges on items like potato peelers and set those aside. You can explain the purpose for some of the odd looking gadgets as you add them to the washing water.

While adding the items ask yourself, “Do I really need this?” If not, out it goes into the donation bag. By now you should have cleaned, put away and culled at least four drawers, double dried these dishes, and have wet children.

You can scoop up the little wet people, throw their clothes in the dryer, and head for the bathroom. There should just enough time for a warm bath with a few of the containers you are not going to use.

Children have fun filling different sizes of containers. It’s similar to filling cups to equal a gallon. Which containers will float? How many action figures will it take to sink a container boat? Teach children to check for hand and toe wrinkles. Then they will help decide it’s time to get out of the tub. put on warm dry clothes, and have a snack.

Esther Macalady is a retired schoolteacher who lives in Golden.

For more see grandparentsteachtoo. blogspot.com and wnmufm.org/Learning Through the Seasons.

The show starts on Nov. 10 and runs through Dec. 2 on Friday and Saturday nights.

The musical features some classic 1970s songs, including “Knock on Wood,” “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Sky High,” “I Am Woman” and “Hot Stuff.” The show takes place in 1979 on a floating casino and discotheque, and its cast includes a nightclub singer and her twins, a disaster expert, reporter, an older couple, a nun with a gambling addiction and more.

Tickets are available at www.EquinoxTheatreDenver.com.

This is the last weekend before Halloween, and there’s still time to get in something creepy in thanks to the Parker Symphony Orchestra. On Oct. 27, the Parker Symphony Orchestra is hosting an evening of music made for the night in its “Sounds of the Deep,” featuring compositions by Strauss, Dvorak, Debussy, and selection of tunes from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera.”

For tickets and more information, head out to www.parkerarts.org.

Denver’s premiere wine and food festival is Nov. 1 through 3 at the Denver Marriott Westminster. The 13th annual festival is one of Fodor’s Travel’s 10 can’t-miss fall wine festivals, and features chefs pairing food with wines from all over the world.

For tickets and information, go to www.denverwinefest.com.

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

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Gorilla 5k in Westminster was bananas

Run benefits Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund

A son helps his Dad get into his gorilla suit Oct. 21 at Westminster’s Westin Hotel, for the 2017 Gorilla Run 5K.

BY CINDY J. BUECHLER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

A Westminster 5K race last weekend was built around one simple idea - the best way to help an endangered species is to dress up in heavy fur suits and run around the park.

That’s the genesis of the Denver 14th Annual 5K Gorilla Run, according to Frank Keesling of the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund.

Keesling, whose family has long been involved in trying to save mountain gorillas, said the idea began in London back in the 1990’s.

“They called me and asked what I thought about this concept of people running in gorilla suits around a course,” Keesling said. “After laughing historically, we thought it would be best to start in London and if it works there, we will bring it to Denver.”

It’s been a success in both places, he said.

“They just finished their 15th year and we are now hosting our 14th,” Keesling said. “Collectively, we have all raised a great amount of funds for mountain gorilla conservation.”

The event was Oct. 21 at Westminster’s Westin Hotel. It sends runners around a typical 5K running course but with a twist: Rather than wearing sleek spandex and running shorts, they’re encouraged to wear costumes provided by the organizers. They have their choice of bananas or gorillas.

This year’s crowd included families with children and pets running and walking for the cause.

Endangered The nonprofit organization has been a strong advocate for providing education and assisting with wildlife veterinary medicine for the Mountain Gorillas. In 1987 only 248 Mountain Gorillas lived in the wild and now there are about 880 because of projects coordinated by the foundation.

It’s been a family project for Keesling since 1983 when his parents,

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Ruth and Tom met famed primatologist Dr. Dian Fossey.

Fossey said was faced with poaching, deforestation, and disease that was being spread from humans to the gorillas and told Ruth that “These animals are going to die and I’m going to die with them unless I get some help.”

Introduced in 1986, the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project was the first of its kind for the protection of a critically endangered animal.

Wildlife Veterinary Medicine existed in zoos but not in the wild but. This introduction has become one of the most important reason for the mountain gorillas population increase.

“It’s a project that works,” Keesling said Saturday. “Once you look into the eyes of a mountain gorilla, you are forever changed. This is what is most inspiring to me as there is a system that actually works if we can just all work together.”

The mountain gorilla is the only Great Ape Primate that is posting a positive increase within their population numbers. In 1985, there were

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The event draws as many people eager to help the animals as it does to wear the outfits. Organizers currently hold the world record “The Most People Dressed as Gorillas” according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

“We have seen a significant increase in participants from its beginning in 2004 where we saw 120 participants,” Keesling said. “This peaked in 2012 with over 1,400 people all dressed as gorillas. This was a crazy time and fur was flying everywhere.”

According to Keesling many people return each year to participate, “Robert Pincus has been a gorilla for fourteen years. What a great guy and we have to thank people like this who continue to come back knowing they are helping to make a difference.

Groups come in and the largest group we have ever had was near 80 members. What a fun outing for a great group of friends and coworkers.”

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Keesling has been able to travel to Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to see the Mountain Gorillas up close and personal.

“Each time has been very special,” he said. “They are just like you and me sharing the same 98.6 percent DNA, which makes them one of the closest primates to mankind. I’ve visited them in all three countries and each location offers a different experience. Most of it is the trekking through the landscape, which is half of the experience even before arriving to the gorillas.”

They become like family, he said.

“Titus was my favorite,” Keesling said. “He was very impressive to visit and has been given the title, “Gorilla King”. He sired the most offspring of any male mountain gorilla as of today. A very big boy and led his family

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Concordia Lutheran Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact 303-989-5260.

Sundays

Free waltz/polka lessons Polka Lover Klubs, Denver Kickers, 16776 W. 50th Ave. in Golden, meets 3-7 p.m. Sundays. Live music. Beautiful dance floor. Admission $4 members, $6 nonmembers. Annual membership $15. Contact Leo at 720-232-0953 or leoincolorado@gmail.com.

Dance club — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge.

For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova.RoundDanceClub@gmail.com.

Education

Discussion groups Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-424-4828.

Music performances Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield St. Call 303-237-1133 for more information.

Singers needed The Troubadours Choir is looking for a director and new members.

This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more information, call Gary at 303-477-1380.

ESL classes — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights. These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night.Call the church at 410442-5800 or go to our website at www. cpcwheatridge.org.

Symphony auditions The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m.

Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center.

Call 303-980-0400.

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Weekly music Jazz @ the Creek is every first Wednesday of the month at Living Water Unity, 59th and Vance in Olde Town Arvada.

Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come listen to an hour of great jazz. For more information, call 720-935-4000 or email livingwaterunity@comcast.net.

Healthcare

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Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and results-driven full-body workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels will succeed. Revamp your fitness routine by getting out of your routine. Indoor location is just behind Super Target at Kipling Street and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park by Stenger soccer fields. Email Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp.com or go online to www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com.

Health group A women’s health group with the motto “Your health, your life: Take charge” meets noon-1 p.m. Fridays at 9797 W. Colfax Ave, No. 3AA, in Lakewood.

Learn about natural alternatives to health concerns. No charge to be part of this group.

For more information, call Linda at 303-8835473 or email lindagoesgreen@prodigy.net.

Home care Always Best Care Denver West provides in-home care, skilled nursing and free senior community placement. Always Best Care provides every individual and family with well-trained personal care attendants and expert nursing support. We help families make informed decisions about senior care, and guide them through comprehensive solutions designed specifically for their unique situations.

To learn more, go online to www.AlwaysBestCare.com/DenverWest or call 303-952-3060.

Nutritional coaching Megan Grover, master of medical science and nutritional health coach at the Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, offers free one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions for the public. Call the store at 303423-0990 for an appointment.

Tai chi is now taught at Lakeview Wellness and Event Center 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-989-6300 or 303-730-0986 for cost information and reservations.

Weight loss — The EZ Weight-Loss Challenge 12-week program meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Arvada Church of God, 7135 W. 68th Ave. Free coaching, metabolism test and nutrition information. Cash prizes awarded to the top three biggest achievers. For information on cost or to preregister, call Chris at 720-320-2394.

Recreation, Services

Find AA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To find a meeting near you, call 303-322-4440, or go to www.daccaa.org.

Affordable Colleges Online has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industryspecific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available at www.affordablecollegesonline.org/womens-guidepaying-for-college/.

Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver.

We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of F the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com

CanSurvive is a support group for those who have experienced or are receiving cancer treatment. The meeting format is simple with an opening invocation followed by brief member F introductions along with a check-in to see how attendees are doing. The discussion topic centers around healing and healing modalities, and may include a guest speaker or a guided-healing visualization. The free support G group meets 10 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of every month at Mile High Church, 9079 West Alameda Ave., Lakewood. For more information or support do not hesitate to contact Lawrence Connors RScP at 303910-3473 or Lawrence-RScP@msn.com.

Columbine #96 Rainbow Girls meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at the Golden Lodge, 400 Tenth St. in Golden. Youth activities for girls ages 10-19.

Contact Eve at etrengove@comcast.net or H 303-424-0134.

Denver Walking Tours Denver area residents and visitors are invited to experience downtown Denver through a free walking tour, a two-hour excursion that starts in Civic Center Park, winds through downtown past more than a dozen of Denver’s distinctive landmarks and ends in front of Coors Field. Tours are offered every day. No reservations needed. J Tours are free, and tips are encouraged. Go to www.denverfreewalkingtours.com/.

Dog trainer program Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue is offering a “Become a Dog Trainer” program in Arvada and J Denver. The licensed nonprofit organization rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes dogs at risk, regardless of breed or mix, behavior or medical issue, or amount of time needed.

The dog trainer program includes puppy, N basic obedience and behavior solutions.

Email mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382.

Federal Employees The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. every second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas, 303-517-8558.

Fighting fraud The District Attorney’s Office N offers free Power Against Fraud seminars for groups of all sizes and people of all ages.

Don’t become a victim of identity theft or other consumer fraud. Contact Cary Johnson, 303-271-6980, for more information.

Flatirons View Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, N nurturing environment. For more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/.

Food pantry God’s Table Food Pantry is open 9-11 a.m. every third Saturday of each month, and 10 a.m.-noon every fourth Thursday each month for Jefferson County residents SEE CLUBS, P21

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who meet certain federal guidelines. God’s Table and Food Pantry is located at 6400 W. 26th Ave. in Edgewater, behind the Vietnamese Central Baptist Church. For more information, call Beverly at 303-525-7685.

Food pantry Agape Life Church (ALC) distributes Jefferson County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at ALC, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. ALC provides this service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-431-6481.

Food pantry at New Apostolic Church is open from 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at 5290 Vance St., Arvada. Come in through the rear entrance of the church.

Girl Scouts Snowboard. Scuba dive. Sleep over in a museum or at the zoo. Go backstage at a concert or a Broadway play. Even stage your own Project Runway. Girl Scouts turns normal days into days you’ll remember all your life. Girl Scouts offers girls of all ages and backgrounds a safe place to explore the world and discover their potential. There are now more flexible ways to be a Girl Scout than joining a troop. To explore your options, visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@ gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708.

Holistic gatherings The Resonance Center, 6650 W. 44th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, offers Holistic Happy Hours 4-7 p.m. on the second Thursday every month with light snacks and tea for everyone. We invite the community to join this social and wellness event that offers acupuncture, massage, reflexology, psychotherapy and coaching, and energy work.

Jeffco Spellbinders: 1-3 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Go to www.spellbinders.org or call LaRene at 303-431-7906.

Jeffco Sertoma Club meets the first and third Thursdays at Cafe del Sol, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. Contact CJ Farr, 303-985-3278 or carolfarr@aol.com.

Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs.

Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or go to DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon also can help with addiction counseling. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-431-1754.

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, 303-985-8937.

Overeaters Anonymous meetings are 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford St., Golden. The meetings provide 12-step help and fellowship. Individuals of all ages coming together to support recovery for compulsive overeaters, bulimics, anorexics and exercise addicts.

Pet vaccinations Low-cost pet vaccinations at SpayToday 3-4 p.m. Sundays. Call 303984-7729.

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.

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.

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 Brentwood.

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.

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. Call 303-953-2344.

Singles club SNCW Singles Social Club, an activities club for singles over 40, meets at 6 p.m. most Sundays at the American Legion at 1901 Harlan St. in Edgewater. Don’t stay home alone; come join the friendly group for a meal, conversation, and a speaker or entertainment. For more information, call Char at 303-942-2529 or check out www.sncw.org.

Square dance Rocky Tops Square Dance Club welcomes singles and couples who have completed mainstream square and/or round dance classes 7:30-10 p.m. Thursdays at Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Cost is $7. Call 720-381-7768, email joychi5@hotmail.com, or visit www. squaredancing.com/rockytops.

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.

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

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.

Widow/ers’ gatherings Widowed Men and Women of America hosts a social gathering at 5 p.m. Thursdays at the Holiday Inn Sporting News Grill, Highway 285 and Wadsworth in Lakewood. The group’s goal is to help those with losses comfortably re-enter the social world; activities include trips, bowling, card games, theater outing and more. For more information, call Nan Drissell at 720-981-1841.

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.

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

Zumba fitness Party yourself into shape with the Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow calorie-burning 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.

ST. JOAN OF ARC C AT H O L I C C H U R C H

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Proclaiming Christ from the Mountains to the Plains

Living and Sharing the Love of Christ

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5592 Independence St. 80002 Tel. 303-422-3463

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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.

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. Contact mdl.rivera@gmail.com.

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.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

OK, OK, OK! Christmas: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Two-person show. Food available for purchase every night.

Call 303-456-6772 or go to www. coloradoacts.org.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 28, with an additional show at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 28 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-935-3044 or go to www.minersalley.com. Appropriate for ages 12 and younger.

Beyond Belief XII: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Presented by Mile High Magicians Society. Call 303-987-7845 or go to http://www.lakewood.org/tickets/. Appropriate for all ages.

A Delicate Balance: 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday through Sunday, Nov. 5 at The Edge Theater Company, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Tickets available at 303-232-0363 or online at www. theedgetheater.com.

ART

Night Out: Useful Beer Can Crafts: 6-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Registration required. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Lego Play and Build: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 and 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada; and 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-2355275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary. org.

Craft Fair: 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-4259583 or go to www.apexprd.org.

Admission free with donation of new school supplies for local school children in need.

MUSIC

VOCES8: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Britain’s a cappella group performs music from the Baroque and Renaissance eras through contemporary arrangements of pop and jazz.

For tickets, call 303-987-7845, visit the box office or go to www.

Lakewood.org/LCCPresents.

Protestant Reformation Anniversary Concert: 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 29 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Theater of the Dead: 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 28, and Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 30-31, at Oh! Susanna Vintage Photo Parlor, 1117 Washington Ave., Golden. Presented by Madame Zervanos Traveling Mystery Show. An unsolved murder from 1893 will be resurrected in the darkened streets of Golden, and you’re the detective. Call 303-216-0877 or go to www.theaterofthedead.com for tickets.

International Observe the Moon Night: 6:308 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Tim Pimentel from the Museum of Nature and Science brings his high-powered telescope and hosts a viewing on the library’s front lawn. Observe the evening moon after the library is closed, weather permitting. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Belmar Boo: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Belmar, 464 Teller St., Lakewood. For ages 10 and younger. Trick-or-treating, dog costume contest, pet parade and more. Free, but voluntary dona-

Reformation Lessons and Carols Festival: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood.

Akropolis Reed Quintet: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 3 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Call 303-987-7845 or go to www.

Lakewood.org/LCCPresents.

FILM

Movie Time: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Movie is “Boss Baby.” Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

EVENTS Rocky Flats Right to Know: 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 26 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada.

EVENTS

Stranger Things at the Library: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Halloween Carnival: 4-7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 27 at the APEX Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. Register at apexprd.org or at Apex Center Guest Services, 303-424-2739.

A Stranger Teen Party: 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton. Refreshments will be served. For grades 9-12. No registration required. Call 303-4053234 or go to anythinklibraries.org.

tions accepted for Animal Tranquility Project.

Call 303-742-1520 or go to BelmarColorado.com.

Halloween Ornaments: for sale through Tuesday, Oct. 31 at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden.

Ornament styles include candy corn, pumpkins and ghosts. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Go to http://www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

Veterans Day: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 at Atria of Applewood, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood. Explore the significance of this holiday and the issues and contributions of those who have served our country in war and peacetime. Seating is limited; call 303-233-4343 to RSVP.

Golden City Haunted Pub Crawl: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at Oh! Susanna Vintage Photo Parlor, 1117 Washington Ave., Golden. Learn about historic and haunted Downtown Golden while enjoying the best saloons in town.

Call 303-216-0877 or go to http:// www.madameztravelingmysteryshow.com/services for tickets.

Whale of a Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Go to http://jeffcolibraryfoundation. org/whale-salefall-2017/.

Golden Cemetery Tour: 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Golden History Museum, 923 10th St., Golden. Visit graves of legendary Golden characters.

Go to http://www.goldenhistory. org/event/golden-cemetery-tour7/?instance_id=205.

Family Halloween Costume Party: 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Family party with Halloween stories, crafts, and games. Wear costumes. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Teens After Dark: Halloween Party: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Listen to scary stories and play enchanting games. For teens. Call 303-2355275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org.

Trick or Treat Train: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29 at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. Go to http://coloradorailroadmuseum. org/event/trick-or-treat-train/ Dia de los Muertos, Festival of Bones: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29; and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Honor those friends and family who have passed away. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Dia De Los Muertos: noon to 3 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 29 at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, 777 W. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Traditional dancers, music, food trucks, a bouncy castle, face painting and storytellers. Go to www. crownhillfuneral. com.

Paws `n’ Play Pet Howloween: 1-4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 29 at Paws’n’Play, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Proceeds benefit the Arvada Community Food Bank.

Space limited to 100 pets. To register, stop by or call Paws’n’Play, 303-420-2525, or go to https:// pawsnplay.com/pages/howloween.

A Mighty Fortress: The Reformation and Music: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Wheat Ridge. Go to https://www.rmselca.org/500.

Colorado Ghost Stories: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 at Columbine Library, 8055 W. Bowles Ave., Unit 2T, Littleton. Hear spooky ghost stories associated with Estes Park Stanley Hotel, the Historic Molly Brown House and more. Go to http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/J/JCPL/ EK.cfm?zeeOrg=JCPL Halloween Parade: 9:15-9:45 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 30 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Wear Halloween costumes. Treats and fun for everyone. Call 303235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Halloween Costume Parade: 11:15 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 31 at the Lakewood Library. Toddlers and their adults. Go trick-or-treating in costume through the library.

Go to http://www.eventkeeper. com/mars/xpages/j/jcpl/ek.cfm?

Free Kids’ Halloween Carnival: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 at St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church, 13151 W. 28th Ave., Golden.

Go to www.stjohngolden.org Toddler Time, Halloween: 10:15-10:35 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Halloween stories, rhymes, songs, and a trick-ortreat parade. Wear a costume or come as you are. Call 303-2355275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org.

Welcome Meet and Greet: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org. Reservations required.

Mile High Dowsers: 7-9:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Clements Community Center, Columbine Room, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Go to www.milehighdowsers.org.

Round Table Issues Breakfast: 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at American Legion Wilmore-Richter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Learn about local projects and events.

Open to the public. Contact 303-424-0324 for cost and other information.

Military Care Packages Sent with Thanks: 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 4 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Call 303-235-5275 or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Lost and Found Lost Engagement Ring

Lost on 10/17/17 Possibly by Hodson's Restaurant in The Streets of Southglenn Maul Call 303-229-2330 $100 Reward Offered

MERCHANDISE

Appliances GE Appliances $750 or best offer Matching black Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher & Microwave Oven Will sell individually - Good Condition (720)363-6044 Kenmore Refrigerator 2001 side by side, white 69 1/2 Tall, 35 1/2 W, 32 1/2 deep $80 303-909-1772

Arts & Crafts

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Arts & Crafts

Exercise Equipment

TRANSPORTATION

Family in Christ Church

Vectra 3-user gym; bench, legs, and overhead. See @ vectrafitness.com (similar to VX-18). Bought new for $4,400. Slightly used, $2,000. Colorado Springs 719-237-9901

Cash for all Vehicles!

10th Annual Craft Fair Friday, October 27th, 10am-4pm & Saturday, October 28th, 9am-3pm 11355 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster Suggested admission is nonperishable food for the Growing Home Food Pantry.

Café and Cookie Walk available to support our Nursery & Children’s Ministries.

Mom's Marketplace Craft and Vendor Show Saturday, November 4th 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Arvada Covenant Church 5555 Ward Road, Arvada Hosted by ACC MOPS

REWARD IF FOUND

Small wooden fly case with fly burned into lid lost Friday along the banks of Clear Creek in downtown Golden Full of flys and fishing license Please contact Susan Scott at 865-271-7195

Bicycles

Misc. Notices Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 55-foot Monopine Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 9425 W. Florida Ave, Lakewood, Jefferson County, CO 80232. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Alex, a.grigsby@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111.

Ran in Lakewood Sentinel 10/26/2017 OPOCS SINGLES CLUB-55 PLUS A CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Social hours monthly 4-6p Lakewood Chad's 4th Tuesday of the month Hostess Darlene @ 720-233-4099 4th Thursday Denver - Baker Street Pub 8101 East Bellview Host Harold @ 303-693-3464 For more info and monthly newsletter call JoAnn membership chairman 303-751-5195 or Mary President @ 303-985-8937

Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

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Bestcashforcars.com

Autos for Sale Split & Delivered $300 a cord Stacking available extra $35 Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173 Free firewood from large tree removal in the alley behind 215 North Gilbert Street, Castle Rock, CO Phone: 303-663-0078

Just in time for Christmas

2.82 caret yellow gold diamond ring appraised value at $13,350 asking $7,000 720-822-7423

Tools

CRAFT FAIR

ASPEN LODGE 16151 Lowell Blvd Broomfield, CO (South of Baseline) Free Admission & Parking Cash or Checks

New & Used Electric Bikes & Trikes

PETS

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Dogs

ElectricBicycleMegaStore.com

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

GOLDEN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1500 Ford Street,Golden NOVEMBER 3-4, 2017/10 am – 4 pm Over 25 vendors featuring handmade crafts of all kinds -- food items, floral arrangements, jewelry, knit/crocheted items, artwork, and a roomful of white elephant treasures.

Delicious lunch and dessert (homemade fruit pies) on sale both days (11 am – 2 pm).

N-Gage model Rail Road Track Set Up 22"x40" Table $100 Heavy Duty Acetlyne-Oxy Torch Set up complete, brand new Both Torches, Hose and Gauges $225 (303)425-4107

Starting at $995 The Largest ebike Store in the Country Best Selection & Discount Prices

1919 Federal Blvd.

Denver, CO 80204

Clothing Items for Sale – Never Used Printer-HP OfficeJet 6500 Wireless $180.00 Panimage Digital Photo Frame – $50 Philips DVD Player - $45 Homedics Neck/Shoulder Massager $30 Homedics Magnetic Massage Support $25 Durabrand 3-pc. CD Player - $50 Call 303-956-2737

1997 Honda Accord 125,000 miles 4 cylinder manual runs good, needs some work $1100 303-790-0758 Call during the day

Jewelry

100+ fishing lures and tackle dirt cheap.

100' GB elec. fishing tape $25. Sm Fender guitar amp $20, 6 1/2" motorcycle chock $25, Demi Elec food slicer $45, mini trampoline $25. Music stand $8. 303 688-9171

Saturday, October 28th, 9am-3pm High Quality Handcrafted items

by Local Artists

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Cell: (303)918-2185 for texting

Miscellaneous

Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

FARM & AGRICULTURE

Firewood

Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s

Any condition • Running or not Under $700

Purebred Pomeranian Puppy All Black with a White chest 6 months old, potty trained, Male, not neutered, current on all shots $600 (720)335-0585 text for pictures

Lost and Found

1 VW Super Beetle

Rust Free, Rebuilt Motor (Dual Webers) COMPLETE REBUILT FRONT END Just Needs Cosmetics $3500 303-345-4046

Sell your merchandise on this page $25 for 2 weeks in 16 papers and online 303-566-4091 Motorcycles/ATV’s

Harley motorcycle parts, all not wrecked and little used: rear bob fender, handle bar, hand controls, 2 laced wheels with tires, pulleys, brake/tail lights, etc. ALL for $800, or piecemeal.

719-237-9901

Wanted

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Lost Cat

Please contact 860-885-8559

ADVERTISE IN THE MARKETPLACE - 303-566-4091

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-1744.

19 years of service (go onto website to see 57 Chevy)

24 Lakewood Sentinel HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

AARP Foundation TaxAide Helps Colorado taxpayers who need help to prepare and file tax returns Need: Volunteers during tax season.

Requirements: Free training provided; volunteers do not have to be AARP members or retirees.

Contact: www.aarp.org/money/ taxes/aarp_taxaide/ or 888-OURAARP. Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter Provides care and support to 67,000plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute. Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s attracts more than 10,000 people, so planning committee members are essential.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org.

Animal Rescue of the Rockies Rescues homeless dogs and cats Need: Foster-care familiesfor deathrow shelter dogs and cats Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org Arvada Visitors Center Need: Help assemble welcome bags for new Arvada residents. Specific dates and times are scheduled.

Contact: Jean Gordon, jean@visitarvada.org or 720-898-3380

October 26, 2017O AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

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

Requirements: Provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types considered. Must fill out application and pass background check.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-4676430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

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

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

Requirements: Training is provided; must be 21 or older and pass background check.

Contact: Kathy Drulard, recruitment and training coordinator, at 303-2716537, kathy@casajeffcogilpin.com or www.casajeffcogilpin.com.

Cat Care Society Nibbles ‘N Kibbles Food Bank Works to reduce number of abandoned and surrendered cats Need: Donations of canned and bagged cat food and litter Contact: 303-239-9680

Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

Need: Volunteers 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 in downtown Denver.

Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks.

Go to www.refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application.

Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@ emilygriffith.edu.

Common Earth Community Garden Garden project for of Arvada Need: Volunteers to help build and work in garden Contact: Anthony at 303-204-0840 or squiggy.as@gmail.com The Edge Theater Lakewood-area community theater Need: Volunteers needed for front of

house, back of house, concessions and committees (audience building, grants, sponsorships, events) Contact: Leigh Ann Kudloff at 303986-5073 or lkudloff@comcast.net; www.theedgetheater.com English As a Second Language Provides English and civics tutoring to non-English speakers at Arvada United Methodist Church.

Need: Adult tutor volunteers; no prior teaching experience required.

Tutors do not need to know a second language.

Contact: Kathy Martinez, 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 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 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: 9210 W. 80th Ave., Arvada.

Age requirements: Adults, or children with adult supervision; training will be provided if needed.

Contact: Janet Torma-Krajewski, 303423-2069 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, 303-3431856; email jkworden@gatewayshelter.com.

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 SEE VOLUNTEERS, P25

THE GREAT ESCAPE Final drawings this Friday and Saturday

Grand prize drawing on October 28th at 10 pm 488 Main Street • Black Hawk, CO 80422 • 303.582.1000 monarchblackhawk.com Must activate entries at least 30 minutes prior to each drawing. Must be present to win. Must be 21.

Visit Guest Services for details. Management reserves all rights.

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VOLUNTEERS FROM PAGE 24

provide live music in the evenings, especially Fridays and Saturdays.

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

Must love coffee and serving others.

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

Global Orphan Relief Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool.

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

Golden Optimists Bicycle Recycle Group helps repair or recycle bicycles in the community Need: All ages, knowledge levels to work on bicycles Contact: www.goldenoptimists.org 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 Requirement: Must be 18 and older, training

provided Contact: Mary Gomez, 303-279-2282 or marygomezvisitorcenter@gmail.com Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org Hospice of Covenant Care Nonprofit, faith-based hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 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 Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home Need: Teach skills for self-sufficiency and helping refugees learn about their new home.

Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome). Onehour training and orientation required.

Contact: David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or david. cornish@lfsrm.org; go to www.lfsrm.org.

Lutheran Hospice

Need: Volunteers to provide companionship or emotional support to patients and families in their homes or visit patients in nursing facilities. Visits may include providing respite for caregivers. Also, work at the Collier Hospice Center reception desk, assisting with administrative projects.

Contact: Rose Kauffman, rose.kauffman@ sclhs.net or 303-403-7274.

Jefferson County Library Foundation Supports Jefferson County Public Library through fundraising and advocacy Need: Volunteers to help book sales and sorting book donations at the warehouse year-round Age requirements: Ages 12 and older are welcome Contact: 10790 W. 50th Ave., Suite 200, Wheat Ridge; call 303-403-5075 Nature’s Educators Volunteer driven educational wildlife program that cares for non-releasable raptors, along with reptiles and amphibians for educational programming.

Need: Tasks include cleaning enclosures, feeding and leading programs.

Requirements: Must commit to 10 hours per month for at least a year. Must be 18-plus, have reliable transportation and be able to check email regularly. Fee applies that covers the volunteer equipment needed to do programs. Contact organization for details.

Training: All training done on site; however, animal experience is a must.

Contact: info@natureseducators.org or www. natureseducators.org.

PeopleFirst Hospice Denver hospice Need: Volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families.

Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921

Seniors’ Resource Center Nonprofit one-stop shop of community-based services and care designed to keep seniors independent and at home for as long as possible.

Need: Drivers to help transport seniors. You choose areas, days and times. Seniors live in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver and Jefferson counties. Mileage reimbursement and excess auto insurance provided. Drivers may use their own car or one provided by the center.

Requirements: Must be able to pass a background check (paid for by the center) and have a good driving record.

Contact: Pat Pierson, 303-332-3840 or ppierson@srcaging.org. Go to www.srcaging.org Victim Outreach, Jefferson County Offers support and access to resources during critical stage of trauma Need: Volunteer victim advocates to respond on scene, to ensure victims’ rights are upheld Requirements: Must be 21-plus, pass background check and attend 40-hour training.

Contact: Jennifer at 303-202-2196, victimoutreachinfo@gmail.com or www.victimoutreach.org Whiz Kids Tutoring Nonprofit, faith-based program that provides free tutoring to low-income and academically low-performing students Need: Volunteers to read, help with homework and play education games with teacher selected students.

Requirement: Typically age 16 and up, but exceptions made for teens who have a parent participating; must pass a background check.

Commitment: Tutors work for an hour and a half, from October to April; may chose day (M-Th) and location Contact: Angie Kinney, 303-669-7339, angie@ whizkidstutoring.com or http://www.whizkidstutoring.com.

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SPORTS

ATHLETES OF ALL LEVELS HIT THE GRIDIRON

Cross country could be path to lead country

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Columbine junior Jacob Gimbel (7) was one of a number of Rebels to volunteered to help run the Jeffco Adapted Athletics Flag Football Day on Oct. 18 at Trailblazer Stadium in Lakewood. Columbine and Arvada football players volunteered as coaches and referees for the event, which drew higher-need students from a total of 19 high and middle schools throughout Jeffco. PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO ATHLETICS

BY THE NUMBERS

2

Completions for Pomona junior quarterback in a 49-14 win over Mountain Vista on Oct. 20 but both went for touchdowns.

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21

Points scored in the first Point lead taken into three quarters in Green second half by the LakeMountain’s 52-0 shutout wood football team in a over Alameda on Oct. 20. 31-21 win over Poudre on Oct. 20.

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Straight wins for the Bear Creek football team prior to the Oct. 28 game against Aurora Central.

153

Points scored by the Faith Christian football team in the last four games.

Standout Performers Drew Seidel, Wheat Ridge

Jessica Espinoza, Pomona

In the boys Region 1 Class 4A regional cross country championships on Oct. 19, the senior won the championship with a time of 17:50.18.

The senior collected two of the softball team’s six hits in a 15-1 first round Class 5A state championship loss to Eaglecrest on Oct. 20.

Max Borghi, Pomona

Payton Wright, D’Evelyn

The senior rushed for 161 yards and four touchdowns on seven carries in a 49-14 triumph over Mountain Vista on Oct. 20.

In a 3-1 volleyball win on Oct. 19 over Evergreen, the senior had 30 assists, 20 digs, 3 aces and six blocks.

Isaiah Ocana, Arvada West The junior caught five passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns in a 42-8 win over Fruita Monument on Oct. 20.

Tristan Tafoya, Green Mountain The junior caught three passes on Oct. 20 in a 52-0 win over Alameda and all three were for TDs.

Colorado Community Media selects six athletes from area high schools each week as “Standout Performers.” Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton by noon on Sunday at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

iya Chamberlin, a junior captain on the Wheat Ridge girls cross country team, has a suggestion for politicians to help relieve the current turmoil in Washington, D.C. “I think what would calm all the politicians is if they would just go for a 30-minute run every day,” explained Chamberlin. “They would just relax, use up all their energy and then they would be able to think clearly.”

OVERTIME It seems cross country running provides a means to socialize and communicate. Going on long runs during practice can be lonely if a runner is all alone, so running with teammates is a Jim Benton way to talk and create friendships.

“As far a running with your teammates in practice, it is such a bonding experience,” added Chamberlin. “I’ve had some of the best conversations on runs with people. It seems to just open people up. It’s so special.

“Cross country is one of the most social sports, unlike soccer or football, which are politically involved and you are sort of bad-mouthing the other team. You can’t have anything but respect for somebody to run a 5K and beat you. You know how hard that is. It’s black and white. There are no coaches deciding who is the better player. The finish line is what talks.”

Rock Canyon senior Chris Theodore and sophomore Easton Allred were the first runners to cross the finish line during the Continental League championships held Oct. 11, with Allred edging Theodore towards the end.

At the 5A Region 5 state qualifying championships on Oct. 19, Theodore and Allred were again first and second, but this time Theodore won by .25 of a second over his teammate.

“We really push each other,” said Theodore. “I’m happy if my teammate can beat me if it helps our team.

There’s a really nice environment going on. Cross country is really social, especially on a team basis.

“When you run in practice you are running with people working just as hard and working for the same goal.

When you’re out there by yourself it is kind of no fun. You can’t express yourself. Going on those long runs you can talk about whatever you want.”

Teammates become like members of the family, and often top competitors are best friends.

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Ralston Valley repeats at 5A Jeffco League boys soccer champs

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — Arvada West and Ralston Valley boys soccer programs have been here before — head-to-head with the Class 5A Jeffco League title on the line.

In a must-win situation for Ralston Valley’s postseason and conference championship hopes, the Mustangs came through with a 4-1 victory over rival A-West (10-5, 6-1 in 5A Jeffco) on Oct. 17 at the North Area Athletic Complex.

“It was 100 percent a must-win for us,” Ralston Valley coach Jamie Scarcliff said. “It was a big game for us, but they preformed. We got some awesome goals and they worked really hard together.”

Ralston Valley (8-7, 6-1) defeated Columbine 9-1 in its conference finale Oct. 19 at Lakewood Memorial Field to officially repeat as 5A Jeffco League champions. The Mustangs closed out their regular season Oct. 20 with a 6-1 win over Evergreen to extend their winning streak to five heading into the 5A playoffs.

No. 29 Ralston Valley and No. 32 A-West were slotted into automatic berths for the 32-team state tournament after the Mustangs and Wildcats finished as the top two teams in 5A Jeffco. Lakewood (10-4-1, 5-1-1) finish third, but the Tigers were seeded No. 20 because they had a much higher RPI rating then Ralston Valley and A-West.

Ralston Valley senior Kyle Sterns (3) gets off a shot despite the efforts of Arvada West sophomore Keegan Nelson on Oct. 17 at the North Area Athletic Complex. The Mustangs won 4-1 on their way to a second straight Class 5A Jeffco League title.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

All three 5A Jeffco state qualifiers will be on the road for first-round games Thursday, Oct. 26. Lakewood faces No. 13 Fairview in Boulder.

Ralston Valley also heads to Boulder to face the No. 4 Boulder Panthers.

A-West stays closer to home, but has to face No. 1 Denver East.

“Five losses in the very beginning doesn’t look great, but we have definitely turned it around, Ralston Valley senior Kyle Stern said.

Sterns gave the Mustangs a 1-0 lead at the 11-minute mark in the first

half against A-West. The Mustangs extended the lead when senior Nick Nowlen knocked in a corner kick in the 35th minute.

The Mustangs pushed their lead to 3-0 six minutes into the second half when Miller put one into the back of the net.

“Coming out in the second half with a 2-0 lead we knew the next goal would be a momentum shift,” said Ralston Valley junior Mason Miller, who scored the game-winning goal a year ago against A-West. “We knew

Athletes qualify for state cross country meet STAFF REPORT

The following are area team and individual qualifiers for the state cross country championships, which will be held Oct. 28 at the Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs. The top four teams out of each regional meet qualified for the state championships, plus the top 15 runners not on the qualifying teams also advanced to the state meet.

chie, Chloe Stensland, Marley Somers.

Faith Christian: Shannon King, Audrey Orstead, Maria Curtis, Adiya Robbins, Katherine Regardie.

Individuals Jefferson Academy: Bridget Lynch, Kara Dobbs, Jacey Farhar, Alexandra Vialpando, Rachel Schlagel, Elizabeth Munson.

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Class 4A

Boys teams D’Evelyn: Lucas Jordan, Grant Norman, Nate Macdonald, Connor Humiston, Hunter Byram, Caleb Feagans, Sam Meiser, Jack Ryckman.

Faith Christian: Campell McDonough, Macklin Brockmeyer, Antonio Blaine, Carter Heekin, John McDonough, Wyatt Orstead, Joshua Judson.

Jefferson Academy: Ryan Lehmuth, Michael Leoni, Cole Reisdorf, Peter Van Cleave, Max Brown, Blake Robinson, Ezra Weir.

Boys teams Standley Lake: Cody Dewitt, Noah Hendrix, Nicholas Shipe, Jared Linford, Eli Student, Kelvin Chen, Alex Grosshans, Chris Crosby, Kameron Liao.

Girls teams D’Evelyn: Taylor Haerbig, Katelyn Haerbig, Sonja Morin, Corin Zapico, Kati Livingood, Lauren Cook, Peyton Frit-

Individuals Green Mountain: Grahm Tuohy-Gaydos, Aidan McCall Golden: Ethan Hensley, Danny Ridley, Garrett Duchesneau Wheat Ridge: Nick Baumann Girls teams Standley Lake: Sophia Abernethy, Madisyn Macklin, Katie Keating, Ryley Darnell, Emma Smith, Emily Salerno, Delaney Huetson, Kaythy Liao, Aspen Tolman.

Golden: Mary Fox, Rachel Goodrich, Jadyn Goodrich,

Madelynn Gerritsen, Maggie O’Connell, Harmony McMollin, Maricel Mequi.

Green Mountain: Sofia Forney, Kasey Klocek, Maddie Phillips, My-Yen Nguyen, Amber Calanni, Summer Olson, Annalie Janus Individuals Wheat Ridge: Tiya Chamberlin Alameda: Angel Bernard Class 5A Boys teams Ralston Valley: Nick Nowlen, Gavin Jones, Benjamin Brandt, Kyle Sterns, Ethan Groinic, JJ Ramey, Grant O’Shea, Kiesin Adams, Caden Gigstad Individuals Arvada West: Andres Perez, Drew Craig, Cody Elder Westminster: Justin Perry Lakewood: Chase Dornbusch, Aidan Mobley, Charlie Gordon, Clifton Thompson Girls teams Arvada West: Claire Pauly, Katie Doucette, Civianna Gallegos, Amber Valdez, Sadie Haymong, Emily Burg, Lucy Schroder, Caitlin Danborn, Devin Smith.

Individuals Bear Creek: Miranda Manfre, Jenna Cookson

we had to get it.”

Senior Ben Gelman put Ralston Valley up 4-0 in the 77th minute. A-West did prevent the shutout with A-West senior Steven Hoffman scoring in the final minute to make the final score 4-1.

“It was hard starting off the season the way we did. We rallied as a team knowing at the end of the year we would play our biggest rival A-West,” Miller said. “Wins before this game made it easy to come in here with confidence.”

A year ago, Ralston Valley defeated rival A-West 2-1 in the league finale for both teams. The Mustangs’ victory in what was the winner-take-all situation for the conference title prevented the Wildcats from winning their fifth league title in six years.

It’s been a season of streaks for A-West. The Wildcats opened the season with a 4-game winning streak, but preceded to drop four straight non-league games before getting into conference play. A-West reeled off six consecutive conference wins over the pasts five weeks before losing to Ralston Valley.

“We want to be hitting our peak at the end of the season,” Miller said.

“We feel like that is where we are going. That’s what we planned and that’s what working out.”

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

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

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Chamberlin claims most of the fun athletes have is after a race, and many runners hope to be feeling joyous following the state cross country championships, which will be held Oct. 28 at the Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs.

The Penrose course at 6,119 feet has been redesigned and the big Willis Hill no longer is part of the course.

It is one of the toughest in the state for high school competitors. The course still has bridge crossings, rolling hills and a creek crossing before the finish line.

“You just go on adrenaline and the competition really fuels you and all the other good girls that are running around you,” said Mountain Vista Junior Caroline Eck. “There was a really big hill the year before my freshman year but there is still a decent sized hill, but not really as big as the one before. There is a water crossing at the very end. At that point, though, you are so very close to the finish that you have all the possible motivation that you could.

“There is definitely a different vibe going into the state meet,” she added. “You know all the people around you are just going to make you better. You can visualize crossing the finish line and that really helps.

“You have to mentally prepare for every race. One thing we do on our team is try to have fun with each other and focus on why we are doing it and not necessarily all the pressure and outside factors that there are and mentally just getting into the zone. You just want to really enjoy things with your teammates.”

Soccer meet and greet A soccer meet and greet with U.S. women’s soccer stars Morgan Brian and Tobin Heath is scheduled for Oct. 30 between 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the South Suburban Sports Dome at 6959 S. Peoria St. in Centennial.

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7. Transportation – Safe and reliable transportation to the grocery stores, malls, church, off-campus activities and doctor appointments eases the burden of finding transportation to get from one destination to another. Retirement communities provide shuttle services or contract with a ride service. At Covenant Village, many of our residents drive their own cars.

8. Maintenance – Community living is maintenance-free living. There are no snowy driveways or sidewalks to clear after a storm; there are no lawns to mow or gardens to weed — unless you want to. Taking a monthlong trip abroad is easy to do with little to no preparation.

9. Time for familes and friends – Without the responsibility of housekeeping or home upkeep, you now have an open schedule to fill however you wish. Travel, visit with family and friends, volunteer in the community or on campus or take a class to learn a new language.

10. Adventures and new endeavors – Retirement communities provide residents with new possibilities. From trips to lifelong learning classes, like

the ones we offer at our LifeConnect® University, there are adventures waiting for those who get involved in their community. Residents can try their hand at art classes, learn about world studies, take a cruise with fellow residents, participate in intergenerational programs and so much more.

Living your best life yet could be as simple as residing among your peers with opportunities for fun, purposeful, stress-free living. Learn more about community living by touring a retirement community and taking part in programs or activities that are open to the public. The LifeConnect® University at Covenant Village of Colorado, for example, welcomes older adults to participate in a variety of lifelong learning classes in art, history, music and science. Life’s short, so what are you waiting for?

Vickie Krudwig is the Resident Life Director at Covenant Village of Colorado, a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community located in Westminster and administered by Covenant Retirement Communities, the nations’s sixth-largest not-for-profit continuing care retirement community. She is one of a team of professionals who writes about senior living, retirement and health and wellness. For more information, visit www.covenantcolorado.org or call 877-341-0295.

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