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Olde Town Arvada gets down for 4th Annual Mardi Gras celebration Fat Tuesday festivities include brass band, town crawl, New Orleans-inspired fare

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The streets of Olde Town abounded with the sound of bouncy brass music and revelers enjoying New Orleans-inspired drinks and cuisine as Arvada held its 4th Annual Mardi Gras celebration on March 1.

Restaurants in Olde Town gave visitors a taste of New Orleans with topical specials including gumbo, po’boys and king cakes.

The Guerrilla Fanfare Brass Band marched up and down Wadsworth as a crowd of merrymakers followed the funk from storefront to storefront as part of the evening’s town crawl.

Olde Town Arvada Business Improvement District Executive Director Joe Hengstler said this year’s Fat Tuesday festivities were a hit among attendees and the businesses that participated – in part due to the street closures.

“We were thrilled to see the SEE CELEBRATE, P2

The Guerilla Fanfare Brass Band leads a procession of merrymakers down Grandview Avenue.

PHOTO BY RYLEE DUNN

Suspect in Arvada DoorDash shooting in custody; shot by Denver police officer during arrest Initial incident occurred on Feb. 27 leaving one victim with superficial injuries, suspect apprehended on March 2

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The suspect in a shooting that took place in Arvada on Feb.

27 was apprehended in Denver on March 2 and was shot by a Denver police officer during his arrest. The victim in the initial shooting was a DoorDash driver making a delivery in Arvada; he suffered superficial wounds and was treated at the scene and is believed to be in stable condition.

36-year-old Vincent Anthony Martinez was identified as the suspect in the case and Arvada Police Department Public Information Officer Dave Snelling confirmed on March 3 that

Martinez is alive and, in the hospital, getting treatment for his injuries.

On Feb. 27 at around 9 p.m., a DoorDash driver was making a delivery to an apartment located at 7131 West 84th Way. The delivery driver double-parked his car in front of a white sedan which was reported stolen. When the delivery driver parked, he exchanged words with a man sitting in the white sedan.

After the delivery driver made his delivery, he exited the apartment complex and returned to

his car. The suspect, since identified as Martinez, was waiting in his car when the delivery driver came out of the building.

Martinez then allegedly fired a handgun round at the delivery driver, described as a “grazing wound” to the face by Snelling.

Martinez then allegedly fled the scene. The DoorDash driver was treated by Arvada Fire paramedics at the scene. “(The delivery driver) double parked and apparently this guy SEE SUSPECT, P3

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community come out and support this event. This was our 4th Annual Mardi Gras celebration and it continues to grow every year. The street closures definitely added an additional element that allowed people SEE CELEBRATE, P3

The crowd cheers during 4th Annual Arvada Mardi Gras celebration.

A crowd celebrates Mardi Gras at the Denver Beer Co. in Arvada during Olde Town’s Fat Tuesday festivities.

Members of the Guerrilla Fanfare Brass Band.

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didn’t appreciate that. They exchanged words before the suspect allegedly shot him,” Snelling said.

APD then obtained an attempted arrest warrant from Jefferson County District Court. Martinez

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to really gather and enjoy the band and I know that our businesses enjoyed the influx of customers on a Tuesday night,” Hengstler said.

Hengstler added that holding

was tracked to a business near the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Yale Avenue. As he was leaving the business, DPD officers tried to make contact with Martinez, at which point he ran.

Denver police officers surrounded Martinez. He then retrieved a handgun, at which point officers felt threatened and fired upon Martinez, striking

him. Martinez, now incapacitated, was rushed to the hospital.

Snelling said DPD officers were called in to assist once Martinez crossed jurisdictions.

“We were in their jurisdiction, and we knew that we may need more assistance because we knew that he was most likely armed,” Snelling said.

Snelling added that the investigation is ongoing. Martinez

has been charged with attempted murder, assault and an additional crime of violence.

Snelling said that the events were indicative of a larger issue going on with auto theft.

“This individual was in a stolen car and this is another incident where we see a stolen car used for more serious crimes,” Snelling said. “This is why we take auto theft very seriously.”

the celebration on Fat Tuesday heled the attendance.

“I was impressed by the turnout,” Hengstler said. “We’re unique in that we actually celebrate it on Fat Tuesday, where a lot of others celebrate on the weekend.”

Marina Frushay, manager of So Radish, said that the vegan eatery’s specials – red beans

and rice, hurricanes, bananas foster – helped to bring in customers on a lively Tuesday night.

“Everyone had so much fun and the streets were full of a lot of people. It also brought a lot of business to So Radish, which was great,” Frushay said. “Everybody loved (the specials). They were really

popular.”

Frushay added that she enjoys the familiar feel within the Olde Town business community when the district comes together for events like Fat Tuesday.

“I think it’s great how they have events down here to bring everybody and everyone’s included,” Frushay said. “It’s like a family.”

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With Home Prices So High, Retirement-Age Homeowners Are Asking If It’s Time to Cash Out Rita and I are both 74 years young, and, although I have no plans to retire at this time, we have decided for various reasons to sell our home and move into a 55-plus community.

Knowing that many of my readers are seniors, I’ve decided to share some of our thinking.

When you’re our age, you can’t predict when you might have to sell, so I have always recommended that seniors do it while they can instead of waiting until they have to. It is also kinder to your heirs to downsize your possessions yourself rather than leave that task to them after you die.

The run-up in home prices has been breathtaking, hasn’t it? It’s difficult to predict how much longer it will last, but Rita and I do know that we can be satisfied with the proceeds we will get from selling our home now. The income from those proceeds in a TransAmerica fund that guarantees a certain return despite market fluctuations would help pay the rent for our new apartment. And, since I’m not retiring yet, I’ll continue to have an income on top of that.

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While it’s nearly impossible and highly frustrating to buy in this crazed seller’s market, and while the renter’s market is also extremely tight and expensive, there are many 55-plus communities like the

one we chose that have units available. In addition, it’s the nature of these places that openings become available as other residents die or move into assisted living facilities.

You’ll want a professional to help you evaluate the different 55plus communities that exist and that are opening every year. Some, like the one we chose, are straight rentals, but others require a 6figure “buy-in” which can eat up the proceeds from the sale of your home. I suggest hiring Jenn Gomer, who is in the business of helping seniors find the community which is a right “fit” for their specific needs. You don’t pay Jenn for that service — she receives a fee from the community you select.

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Of course, but we could live without it, couldn’t we?

There’s a freedom to be gained by releasing the past and living solely in the present. It felt good giving away things either to Goodwill and other charities as well as to friends and relatives.

For example, since acquiring an electric bicycle several years ago, three nonelectric bicycles we owned had been sitting unused in our basement and were never likely to see the light of day again.

So I donated them, along with bicycle parts and accessories such as paniers and pumps, to the “Bicycle Recycle” program of the Golden Optimists Club, which refurbishes bicycles and donates them to people who would actually use them.

Making that donation felt great, on top of the feeling we got from clearing them and other stuff from our basement.

We thought about giving most of our furniture to victims of the Marshall Fire, but realized that an estate sale was more practical and then we could donate money instead. Except for a few pieces, we’ve decided to purchase all-new furniture for our 2-bedroom/2-bath apartment at Avenida Lakewood.

It’s amazing how many papers were in boxes in our basement. I found tax returns going back to the 1980s which needed to

be shredded. We had the closed transactions of Golden Real Estate going back well beyond the four years which we’re required to retain, and we were able to move those more recent transactions to the company’s new office in downtown Golden.

I found copies of my boarding school newspaper from 1961 to 1965. It was easy to let go of them! I found multiple copies of newspapers I had published in Brooklyn in the 1980s, as well as my campaign literature when I ran for office in 1981 and 1985. I saved one copy of each and recycled the rest.

We had carpet remnants for carpeting that no longer existed at home and office.

Bye-bye!

We took multiple car-loads of nice things that we didn’t need to Goodwill, which thankfully accepted all of it.

The wheel barrows that I never used myself but lent to Habitat for Humanity for its pumpkin patch each October are now in that organization’s own storage facility, not in our basement. I also gave Habitat the gas generator I never used myself but which they had borrowed.

The air compresser that my handyman borrowed to blow out sprinkler systems (and which I used to blow our my own sprinklers) is now his to keep and store.

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Olde Town Arvada Water Tower lit in blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine Arvada shows its support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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The above photograph was taken by freelance writer Cindi Moon Reed, after Reed and her boyfriend — who is from the Ukraine — spent the afternoon of Feb. 26 at the Arvada Winterfest.

“It really touched our hearts to see such a show of support.

These small good works make more of a difference than anybody imagines,” Reed said in a Twitter message. “I also sent the photo to his aunt who has been hiding in a bomb shelter in Lviv. i”I (sic) want to help spread the word that on the other side of the world, a small town is supporting them.”

Arvada City Councilmember Lauren Simpson hatched the idea for illuminating the tower in Ukrainian colors on the evening of Feb. 25. In her professional career, Simpson works for the Consulate General of Canada in Denver and has an educational background in Eastern European Politics.

Simpson said she was partly inspired by Arvada Winterfest, a multicultural celebration

The Arvada water tower lit in yellow and blue in solidarity with the Ukraine.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CINDI MOON REED

that took place on Feb. 26. She emailed the other city councilmembers and Arvada City Manager Mark Deven, all of whom supported the idea.

“I thought that lighting the water tower blue and yellow for Ukraine would be appropriate.

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“Putin will never see the water tower lit up, but members of our community will see that; they’re going to see that the community stands with them,” Simpson continued. “In our tiny little corner of the world, we stand up for what’s right.”

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A staple of the Denver arts scene is leaving its home in the Santa Fe Arts District for the more affordable confines of Lakewood’s upstart 40 West.

A longstanding fixture that helped usher in Santa Fe’s legendary First Fridays, the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) has signed a lease to take over the space currently occupied by 40 West Gallery at 1560 Teller St. in April. In turn, 40 West Gallery will relocate to a new building in the District.

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Spring gardening tips for an early summer harvest Tips to help make your hardy vegetable garden a success

BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Spring is almost here and there’s no time to waste if you’re thinking about putting your green thumb to work.

Like many locations, successful gardening in Colorado comes with a set of unique challenges.

But fear not. We’ve compiled some tips to help you make your garden a winner.

Luan Akin, Garden Ambassador for Centennial’s Tagawa Gardens, shares her do’s and don’ts in a video series for CSU Extension. According to Akin, before you think about plants, you should start with your soil.

The soil here, she said, could use some help. Akin recommends composting.

Compost is made up of decayed organic matter. It can help aerate thick clay soil or retain moisture in sandy soil. She says you should mix the compost into your existing soil instead of layering it.

So, what grows well here in the spring?

According to a Colorado State University Extension’s Garden Notes guide to vegetable planting,

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Minimum germination temperatures for most hardy and semihardy plants run between 35 and 40 degrees. Optimal germination temps are a warmer, 70-80 degrees, for those who like to start their plants indoors before transferring them to the garden. Most will take from three to 10 days to germinate. Harvest times vary with some like beets, lettuce and green onions taking as little as 60 days to grow. You won’t however, be picking those spuds for at least 125 days.

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Railroad museum ideal stop for spring break Train rides, interpretive programs keep history, learning on track

BY DEBORAH GRIGSBY DGRIGSBY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado owes a lot to the iron horse.

When you think about it, the railroad has shaped almost every facet of our state from commerce and industry, to politics, to technology and immigration.

And while travel by rail may not be as prevalent as it was in years past, Colorado Railroad Museum Deputy Director Rob Kramer says trains are a great way to learn more about the state’s history as well as its future.

“Trains are definitely not a thing of the past,” he said. “We still move more goods and services across this country via train than we do by truck.”

Listed among Vist Denver’s Must-See Attractions, the Colorado Railroad Museum is a great family destination for spring break.

With more than 100 narrow and standard gauge locomotives, vintage cabooses, and railcars, visitors can see touch, and ride aboard Colorado’s railroad history.

Train rides are among the biggest draws to the museum.

“These are authentic, historic locomotives with historic equipment

Longtime volunteer Al Blount takes the helm of a Galloping Goose at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. The Goose is a specialized railcar built in the 1930s by the Rio Grande Southern Railroad. If the interior looks familiar, it’s because the seven geese produced were derived from full-size automobiles.

running behind them,” said Kramer.

“So you get really get to experience what it was like to do train travel through Colorado back through the last couple of hundred years.”

Part car, part train, the Galloping Goose played a big role in how early Coloradans got their mail.

Running a third of mile loop around the museum’s 15-acre property, a Goose ride is a must.

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Longtime volunteer Al Blount takes the helm of a Galloping Goose at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. The Goose is a specialized railcar built in the 1930s by the Rio Grande Southern Railroad. If the interior looks familiar, it’s because the seven PHOTOS BY DEBORAH GRIGSBY geese produced were each derived from full-size automobiles.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces that a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared to assess the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project by DOE to provide code-compliant water systems to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) Flatirons Campus, including domestic water, fire suppression water, and wastewater systems. The draft EA has been prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Council on Environmental Quality NEPA regulations (40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Parts 1500–1508), and the DOE NEPA regulations (10 CFR Part 1021). DOE has also prepared a wetlands assessment concurrently with the draft EA in accordance with Title 10 of CFR part 1022, “Compliance with Floodplain and Wetlands Environmental Review Requirements”. This assessment also fulfills DOE’s responsibilities under Executive Order 11990, “Protection of Wetlands”.

DOE’s proposed action is to provide Federal funding to NREL to construct and operate the Project. DOE is issuing this Notice to inform the public about the proposed action; that the draft EA is available for review and comment; and that a wetlands assessment has been conducted.

DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: The draft EA and wetlands assessment can be accessed at the following DOE Golden Field Office website: www.energy.gov/ node/4814534.

DATES: The draft EA is available for public review and comment. DOE will consider all comments received or postmarked by April 1, 2022. Comments received or postmarked after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the draft EA should be directed to Nicole Serio at the U.S. Department of Energy Golden Field Office, 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80401. You may also contact Ms. Serio by e-mail: FCwatersystem@hq.doe.gov. Envelopes and the subject line of e-mails should be labeled ‘‘FC Water System draft EA Comments.’’

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the CRM is home to three.

A replica 1880s-style depot is home to the museum’s many rotating exhibits, including an expansive HO model train display.

What can spring break visitors expect from the CRM? Along with running trains, Kramer says the museum has an incredible lineup of interpretive historical

programs with actors portraying classic characters from Colorado railroad history.

“The railroad is what founded Colorado,” Kramer said. “And knowing that story helps you appreciate what it is to be a Coloradan, and you know, it’s a part of our history that’s not told enough.”

The Colorado Railroad Museum is located in Golden at 17155 W. 44th Ave. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 303-279-4591or visit www.coloradorailroadmuseum. org.

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High prices at the pump more nuanced than GOP candidates claim Political attacks in face of foreign war require closer examination

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In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter released a statement — typical for members of congress. But because Perlmutter has chosen not to run for another term, legislative decisions surrounding America’s response to a protracted war in Europe could fall to his successor.

That being the case, instead of just publishing Perlmutter’s statement, the newspaper requested similar statements on the Russian invasion from multiple candidates running for the newly drawn CO-07 congressional seat. In their replies, some candidates quickly segued from war in Europe to more pointed political attacks — also typical.

The overriding theme of laying blame on a seated president is to be expected, no matter which party is in power — especially this close to midterm elections. However, one point, echoed by several candidates, centered on U.S. energy production and independence.

Candidates Erik Aadland, Laurel Imer and Tim Reichert, vying for the Republican spot on the ballot, all referred to lack of drilling and oil production in the U.S. in their response. Two of the candidates called for an opening of the Keystone XL Pipeline, to bring back energy independence while all three linked lack of production to economic woes facing Americans. It shouldn’t go without mentioning that Keystone would have moved Canadian tar sands crude from Alberta, Canada to oil refineries in the Gulf of Mexico, with no guarantee after a 2015 lifting of a ban on crude exports, that the oil wouldn’t ultimately end up in the global market. It also should be noted, and of interest to at least two CO-07 candidates, that Keystone was officially canceled by developer TC Energy Corp. in June 2021.

So, what are the numbers? Is it true the Biden administration has shut down U.S. oil and gas production?

How it works Unlike national oil companies found in Saudi Arabia (Saudi Aramco), Mexico (Pemex) , China (the China National Petroleum Corporation, CNPC) and Venezuela (Petroleos de Venezuela S.A., PdVSA), American oil companies are privately owned.

Those private companies (and large corporations) drill for oil and natural gas on a combination of private and Federal land. Major U.S. oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil supply oil to the global oil market.

They are investor owned, with a primary focus on increasing value for shareholders. In other words, higher prices per barrel is the goal.

According to the U.S. Energy Infor-

A point weighing on multiple CO-07 congressional candidates is U.S. energy producSHUTTERSTOCK tion and independence.

mation Administration, after more than 20 years of decline, U.S. crude oil production started picking up in 2009, increasing nearly every year through 2019. U.S. crude oil production dropped by 8% in 2020. Total energy production was down by about 5% in 2021, but was still about 3% higher than consumption.

Why the decline?

A Nov. 23, 2021 Reuters article states that far from trying to halt production, the Biden administration was asking energy companies to increase production to stabilize prices.

“U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm urged U.S. energy companies to increase oil supply amid ‘enormous profits’ as President Joe Biden seeks to bring down the price of gasoline for American families,” the article said.

According to Granholm, although the oil and gas industry had leases on 23 million acres of public and offshore lands, thousands of permits to drill were not being used. Information from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) suggests the industry may be holding on to nearly 10,000 leases not being used. At the same time, oil company profits were up to pre-pandemic levels ,with the industry making enormous profits.

In fact, in 2021, crude oil prices shot to the highest prices in seven years and retail gas prices rose more than 60% from 2020 to 2021. Why the sharp rise? Demand for fossil fuels plummeted during the pandemic, and producers slashed production.

When restrictions eased, demand skyrocketed, but according to Gran-

holm, producers didn’t rehire workers who’d been laid-off during the pandemic and didn’t bring rigs back online when they could have.

“We want to encourage them to increase supply. We want supply to be increased both inside the United States and around the world so that we can reduce the pressures at the pump,” Granholm said.

So, supply and demand created the rapid price increases in the price of crude.

And who doesn’t love to make a profit?

Chevron.com lists the oil behemoth’s 2021 profits at $15.6 billion, with $11.6 billion in dividends and share repurchases, a fact confirmed in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article “Chevron Rakes in $15.6 Billion in Annual Profits as Oil Prices Climb.” Similarly, the WSJ article, “Exxon, Chevron Hit Gushers of Cash as Big Oil Companies Lure Back Investors,” tells of “large Western oil companies posting their most profitable years since the pandemic as oil prices rise, attracting investors who had fled.”

So, now what?

On March, 1, U.S. oil prices surged to $106 per barrel — a 7-year high, due to the war in Ukraine and Russia, the world’s second largest oil producer, being cut off from global markets. In response, the International Energy Agency has agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from global reserves in an attempt to ease pain at the pump. Meanwhile, gas prices are predicted to go as high as $4 per gallon if the crisis isn’t resolved soon.

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VOICES Another lap around the sun

S

o, it’s my birthday.

Thank you. No, that’s not why I mention it.

This is yet another of the meaningless non-round number birthdays that kind of marks most of life. Sixteen is a big deal, because of the driver’s license; 18 is a big deal because of ‘adulting;’ 21, drinking; 25, your car insurance goes down; and, of course, 40, 50… all the ones that justify sore shoulders and tight backs and reading glasses.

But 53? That’s a nothing number.

As my brother likes to quip, “just marks another lap around the sun.”

Which begs the question: does the time matter? Well, I suppose it depends on what happened in that time. What will I remember of the last year?

A contentious, and rather unsteady transfer of power in this country. No—remember, that all happened back in January. I’m talking about the process of the people, of municipalities and parent groups, reclaiming the right and responsibility to make health decisions for themselves and their families from bureaucrats and government functionaries. That’s where the real power should lie.

Listen, if you’re scared of COVID— and you have every right to be, say the ghosts of hundreds of thousands of Americans—then boost and mask up and avoid contact with humanity for as long as you want to. That is your right and your responsibilMichael Alcorn ity. If you’re not particularly scared of COVID—and you have every right to be, say the hundreds of thousands of people in this country who have gotten it and survived — then go out, have fun, live life. That’s how it’s supposed to work.

If you’re a government functionary who truly, honestly has been doing everything in your power to keep people safe and balancing the multitude of considerations involved in a pandemic, let me offer my heartfelt thanks for your efforts.

If you’re a government functionary who has not been honest in your efforts, but has, instead, been acting out of fear of lawsuits or kowtow-

ing to representatives of, shall we say, other groups? Or worse, one of those representatives of other groups acting completely out of self-interest and with no concern for the effects of your efforts on others (Randi something-or-other…), have fun sliding back into obscurity.

This year I saw my son play what, I assume right now, is his last few matches of soccer. It’s been a wonderful ride, and he’s learned invaluable lessons about team, overcoming adversity and the algorithm involving effort and success. Also, I’m a terrible sideline parent. So maybe it’s OK that it’s over.

Obviously, last week has brought a few new reminders. Like, Putin is a bad guy? No, I think we all knew that (or should have [ahem attendees at CPAC]). No, the best part of this past week is that we were all reminded that courage actually matters. The raw courage of Volodymyr Zelenkskyy and the Ukrainian people has been inspiring. But, more than that, that courage, that willingness to stare down an evil aggressor, actually has practical applications. By not capitulating and surrendering in the first 48 hours, Ukraine gave the rest of Europe

and the West the opportunity to do the right thing; rather than a weak list of sanctions, they inspired a beefy set of sanctions and military aid, which will actually matter.

Hey, I’m not saying that, by the time you read this, the whole thing won’t have gone sideways in more terrifying ways than we could imagine. I’m just saying that courage is a wonderful thing. And we spend so much time celebrating the kind of posturing courage that shows up on celebrity TikTok that it’s refreshing to see actual courage in action.

I learned that, as much as I love teaching, retirement is definitely my favorite job so far. Is 53 too late to decide what I want to be when I grow up?

Here’s to another trip around the sun.

Colorado Teachers” usually only have their own classroom experiences to teach from. In 2010, only 12 CO School Districts out of 178 allowed any industry professionals to teach in their home schools without taking our educational system’s teacher tests or having gone to a college of education just to be one of our teachers.

From all I’ve read in Mr. Alcorn’s columns for years, he has been basically spot-on from his own musical classroom experiences.

Gary Scofield, Arvada

ate level course. The abomination of slavery and the disenfranchisement of people of color is part of the history of this country. While people of color have made huge strides to erase racism, they had to die for and fight in the courts to win back their rights, rights which white people have never had to fight for. The stench of racism permeates this country. Racism is as American as apple pie. We need to instill in our children the obligation to recognize and call out injustice wherever it raises its ugly head. The study of the history of slavery and I might add also the Holocaust animates and informs that obligation.

Jay Gubersky, Arvada

comprehensive ban on flavored tobacco and synthetic nicotine products.

The tobacco industry is succeeding in hooking another generation of Americans on their harmful products. Over the past 20 years tobacco control efforts have helped steadily reduce the rates of cigarette smoking among underage youth from 30% to just 4.3%. However, the technology of vaping and ecigarettes and aggressive marketing focused on youth are recovering the market for tobacco companies. A powerful factor in their success is flavors. 81% of underage youth say flavors were a major reason they started to vape and most underage youth who vape use a flavored product.

While the tobacco industry asserts that these products are less harmful than smoking cigarettes, the harms are yet to be fully understood and we know that underage youth who vape are four times as likely to smoke cigarettes as adults. It may be true that vaping and e-cigarettes help adult smokers to stop smoking

HITTING HOME

Michael Alcorn is a former teacher and current writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His new novel, “Valkyrie’s Kiss,” a finalist in the ScreenCraft Book Competition, is available now at mjalcorn@ comcast.net. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR In response to Feb. 24 letter by Mike Pugliese I’m writing this letter to disagree with the local educator’s letter published on Feb. 24 that disagreed with Alcorn’s column on “history repeating itself.” As a public and private educator with over 4 decades of teaching various levels of education, I found many common misconceptions and errors about the USA’s educational schools and systems.

The main idea that today’s students deal “only” with the information provided by their educational situations and this information has exclusions or been “sanitized” for the past 25 years is incorrect, just from these young people’s cell phone usage. I know from my own post and secondary classes and courses; I always used the actions and speeches from the likes of Dr. King and Malcolm X, even in my 1980s classrooms. These modern popular ideas on education are nothing more than today’s myths in promoting the divisions amongst all American people.

Let there be no misunderstanding, these ideas are pushed by many educators now and not just this letter writer. Misinformation and the fact that the main body of “Professional

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Ancient Egypt beckons at DMNS

here are many reasons ancient Egypt looms so large in human imagination - the way they approached and shaped the world around them was monumental in all senses of the word. The impact they made on humanity is still echoing down to modern times and people can get a closer look at how they did all that at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

“This new exhibit features about 350 priceless artifacts from ancient Egypt, covering thousands of years from that remarkable country,” said Stephen E. Nash, the museum’s senior curator of archaeology. “It’s different for us in America to imagine the continuity of aesthetics there. They had everything — turmoil, joy, treaties, love… everything.”

The traveling exhibit Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs runs at DMNS, 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver, through Sept. 5. The exhibition is as a joint venture between Lokschuppen Rosenheim, the University of Aberdeen Museums, the Roemer-undClarke Reader Pelizaeus Museums Hildesheim and MuseumsPartner Austria, and is presented at the museum by Chevron.

Visitors will be whisked back more than 5,000 years ago to when Egypt became a state that unified numerous villages along the Nile River. Over the ensuing centuries, pharaohs and ordi-

nary people created enormous edifices, delicate works of art and impressive feats of engineering.

According to provided information, the exhibition covers about 3,000 years of Egyptian culture by breaking things up into themes, including: Religion and God, which details the role religion plays in everyday life, the power of the gods and their relationships to each other and the people.

Private Space, where visitors can walk into the living quarters of ancient Egyptians from different social strata and get a sense of how people of different ranks lived and worked together.

Personal Adornment, which highlights the makeup vessels, jewelry and other items that residents used to make themselves clean and beautiful and signal their station in society.

“In order to understand humanity, you need to get a handle on Egypt, because Egypt is in a league of its own,” Nash said. “There are still a lot of people tremendously interested in ancient Egypt. What they accomplished is really one of the things that makes it great to be human.”

As is always the case, the museum adds what Nash calls the “DMNS treatment,” where curators and volunteers add some touches that can only be seen in Denver. That includes the mummification cart, which teaches visitors about how Egyptians prepared for death.

“I hope people come out of it with a better understanding of the breadth and depth of the human experience,” Nash said. “The purpose of anthropology is to

LETTERS

on our state’s roadways. While I firmly believe this effort can only be realized through a majority of our drivers consciously participating through safe driving behavior, I also want to share how your Colorado State Patrol members are taking action.

Law enforcement agencies across the nation are experiencing the same strain on their workforce that most industries are facing, so the Patrol is working strategically to do more with less. We have leaned into what our agency’s crash investigation data is telling us, so we can focus our enforcement on the most predictable behaviors that cause serious crashes in Colorado.

In addition, we are advancing our use of data to pinpoint where and when crashes are most prevalent.

In late 2021, the Colorado State Patrol initiated surge operations in predictable, high crash areas and these efforts yielded the best possible result - no fatalities in those areas.

Troopers continue to couple what we learn from our data with their knowledge of local traffic patterns and problem areas. This complete approach allows our members to build a more impactful enforcement plan and remain visible. Yet, we will always need your partnership.

As we continually improve what we can gain from our data, implement intermittent surge operations

and steadily grow back our number of troopers, we also have to accept that the quality of our lives greatly depends on individuals.

Drivers collectively decide how safe or how dangerous our roadways will be each time the ignition turns over. Whether there are 100 Colorado State Troopers or 10,000, there will never be a law enforce-

ment officer at every mile marker to catch every bad action.

Your Colorado State Patrol will commit to working smarter with every resource at our disposal. Now this is where you come in. Join us in making Colorado a safe place to drive again.

Col. Matthew C. Packard Chief of the Colorado State Patrol

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cigarettes but even that has been called into question by a major recent study.

Banning flavors is a direct way to protect underage youth from tobacco dependence and addiction.

Flavor bans have been enacted in several Colorado municipalities but Denver recently failed to do so, in part because of concerns that nearby cities would offer these products; the statewide ban proposed in HB 22-1064 will resolve that concern.

It is a fundamental responsibility of government to protect vulnerable groups from harms and it is time to take the opportunity to control the youth vaping epidemic in Colorado.

HB 22-1064 will ban the sale of flavored tobacco and synthetic nicotine products that hook underage youth. We support our legislature accepting this responsibility and taking action.

Tracy Hofeditz, MD, FAAFP Morrison Colorado Academy of Family Physicians CSP seeks help in reducing fatalities Over the last few months, I have asked the motoring public to join the Colorado State Patrol in driving down the number of fatalities

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OBITUARIES FLYNNN

Gerald William “Jerry” Flynn March 30, 1935 - January 23, 2022

Gerald William Flynn, 86, a Coloradan at heart, died January 23, 2022, in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; brothers Ray and John; sons and daughters Mike Flynn, Trish Hopkins, and VAN DE GRAAF

Andy Flynn; stepsons Trevor and Troy Hare; seven grandchildren; and a great granddaughter. A memorial service will be held March 30 at 11:00 am at St. Joan of Arc in Arvada, Colorado.

Pieter Adrianus van de Graaf March 19, 1927 - February 3, 2022

Pieter Adrianus van de Graaf, a retired Marine Superintendent with Ocean Drilling & Exploration Company, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Lutheran Medical Center. He was 94 years old.

Mr. van de Graaf was born in Amsterdam on March 19, 1927, lived through the Nazi occupation of The Netherlands, graduated from Maritime College and was later a navigator and instructor for KLM airlines.

Pieter was a dedicated family man who brought his family to the USA in 1965, sponsored by a family in Oklahoma City, and eventually landed in Metairie, Louisiana, where he was employed by ODECO. He and FINLEY

his wife moved to Arvada, Colorado, in October 2000 and lived here since.

He was a loving individual that enjoyed gardening, woodwork and restoring antique furniture. He especially enjoyed the art his wife created.

He was preceded in death by his wife Catharina van de Graaf, siblings Marieke Borgmeijer and Willem van de Graaf, and survived by children, Pieter, Hugo, and Carla, along with their spouses and ten grandchildren. Services were held on February 21, 2022, at Aspen Mortuaries in Arvada, and condolences may be posted at their website.

Nora Ann “Annie” (Sloan) Finley September 16, 1939 - February 13, 2022

She was born to Allen Sloan and Elizabeth (Ryan) Sloan in Alamosa, CO. Nora was the youngest of 9 children. They were a no nonsense kind of crowd.

Living examples of generosity in human connection accepting others as themselves. We have all been blessed by her strength, clear vision, and steadfastness, she will be deeply missed.

Nora is survived by; Her husband of 61

years Dennis Finley; their 5 Children, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren; along with a host of beloved nieces and nephews, in-laws and outlaws alike. Blessings on your beautiful path Annie….

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Champagne brunches and services return after COVID shutdowns

The crowd favorite Santa Fe Hot Chicken and Biscuits at Table Mountain Grill & COURTESY PHOTO Cantina

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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f you look at the actual definition of brunch online, Wikipedia has one of the best descriptions, calling it a meal that is generally served between 10:20 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and is “usually accompanied by some form of alcoholic beverage.”

The definition also covers the most important part, stressing that brunch is a blend of the words lunch and breakfast.

However, this special meal, traditionally celebrated on Sundays, is so much more than that. When COVID-19 hit the world in 2020, one of the many valued traditions taken away was the Champagne brunch buffet hosted at hotels and restaurants throughout the Denver metro area.

As pandemic restrictions ease, brunch is returning at several locations. While buffet-style dining is still not completely back to normal, some of the area’s favorite Indian restaurants are among those bringing brunch back.

These meals are special. For those choosing the lunch side of brunch, the wall of seafood is a favorite. For breakfast, traditions bring diners

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the usual omelet station, eggs, bacon and sausage and the usual waffles and French toast.

In November, Hilton Denver Inverness in Englewood reopened brunch services at the Garden Terrace and Fireside Bar & Grill.

When it comes to the seafood, the Hilton spares no expense. Crab legs, shucked oysters and shrimp are plentiful, but the standout dish is one of the smallest cups on display to the side, which is full of ceviche.

Unless someone is living in Peru, excellent ceviche is hard to find. But this Hilton brunch does it well with the right amount of shrimp, plenty of fresh, crunchy vegetables that add the precise amount of crunch to offer texture in every bite. And don’t forget the most ‘ important part of this delicious combination — the liquid. This soupy dish is perfect with the right amount of tomato and plenty of spice coupled with the perfect amount of citrus and lime to provide that extra kick as each bite brings a variety of layered flavors.

On the lunch side, the Hilton Champagne brunch explores a vari ety of cultures from American staples to Asian. One small tasting

‘We look forward to serving our guests again and providing them with an exceptional experience complete with myriad dishes featuring locally-sourced ingredients.’ dish had beef cooked with a taste of sweet potato noodles. Since it’s an all-you-can-eat brunch, a second helping of this dish is worth it.

Staff at the Hilton, who have served Sunday brunch for decades, said diners have started filling the dining room more often since January.

“We are elated to have Fireside Bar & Grill back to full capacity as we also celebrate the return of Champagne Sunday Brunch, which is such an iconic Denver dining experience that many guests have grown to cherish,” said Ruth Kilzer, Hilton Inverness director of sales and marketing. “We look forward to serving our guests again and providing them with an exceptional experience complete with myriad dishes featuring locally-sourced ingredients.”

While tasting a variety of lunch and breakfast options and indulging in a wall of dessert options, Hilton diners are also treated to live music.

Abbey Odgen, a public information official for Hilton Denver Inverness, said Sunday brunch features more than 100 offerings, including domestic artisan cheeses, antipasto plates, shucked oysters, smoked fish and assorted sushi.

The Hilton Denver Inverness serves brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sundays.

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Ruth Kilzer, Hilton Inverness director of sales and marketing

Village offers brunch with dishes changing weekly with some of the regular favorites coming back.

YaYa’s serves an excellent cut of prime rib with creamy horseradish sauce.

On the regular menu, YaYa’s serves made-to-order eggs benedict.

Taking this approach to serving quality benedict is important because whenever this dish is served buffet style, the English muffin tends to get tough and can take away from the flavor.

As the brunch definition stresses, alcohol is a big part of the tradition, with YaYa’s serving a bottomless mimosa and bloody mary bar.

The mimosas offer a good balance of orange juice and Champagne that leave anyone all smiles as they sit in the passenger seat on the way home.

YaYa’s serves brunch from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays.

At Table Mountain Grill & Cantina, located inside the Table Mountain Inn in Golden, diners might forget they are sitting at a restaurant in Jefferson County as the menu samplings and décor takes people on a trip to Santa Fe. SEE BRUNCH, P15

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Most Sunday brunches feature hand-cut meat selections. A Denver Hilton Inverness staff member works to serve prime rib and stuffed salmon.

A dish of sweet potato noodle with beef tenderloin and sesame dressing.

One tradition of Sunday brunch includes seafood. At Denver Hilton Inverness kitchen staff PHOTOS BY THELMA GRIMES works to arrange shrimp, crab legs and shucked oysters.

Besides lunch and breakfast, brunch can also provide an assortment of delightful desserts.

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Keeping with the theme of the restaurant, diners can get into the alcohol side of brunch by drinking a specially-made Mesa bloody mary.

Table Mountain serves brunch from 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays.

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either dining out or taking the food to go: $25, $35 and $45. There are numerous wine pairings offered as part of the event, plus you can recognize your favorite server, bartender, sous chef and more.

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the pond, Lipa is one of the most vibrant presences in pop music.

Understandably, Lipa only goes on tour with musicians who also make bangers. In that spirit, she’s bringing the Future Nostalgia tour to the Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle in Denver, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15. Coming along for the ride are Megan Thee Stallion and Caroline Polachek, both creators of inescapable hits themselves.

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Ralston Valley edged by Denver East in state hockey’s Frozen Four

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — Denver East’s hockey team continues to make history every time the Angels take to the ice.

March 3 at the University of Denver’s Magness Arena the Angels punched their ticket to the program’s first hockey state championship game. Top-seeded Denver East defeat No. 5 Ralston Valley 5-2 in the first of two Class 5A semifinal games held at Magness.

“It feels great, but we aren’t finished here,” Denver East senior forward Connor Hasse said of making the 5A title game scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, at Ball Arena.

“We aren’t satisfied without the ring.”

The Angels became the first Denver Public School hockey program to advance to the CHSAA state championship game. Denver East started the first DPS hockey program eight years ago.

Denver East will play No. 3 Valor Christian.

Last season the COVID-19 pandemic shortened the hockey season.

Denver East had an 8-2 record with both losses coming against perennial powerhouse Regis Jesuit. With only four team making the 5A state state tournament the Angels didn’t make the Frozen Four.

“We definitely wanted to come back and show that we belonged there last year,” Hasse said of the 2020-21 season. “We’ve been fighting for this whole year. To show that we belong.”

Denver East showed why it is the top-seed in the third period. The Angels and Mustangs were tied 1-1 heading into the final period, but Denver East exploded for four goals in the final 12 minutes of the game to eventually take the 3-goal victory.

Junior Zeke Romero scored a pair of goals less than 2 minutes apart to give Denver East a 3-1 lead. Hasse, who had a goal and two assists in the win, set up Romero with a great centering pass on Romero’s first goal.

“I saw him (Romero) and he was calling for it loud,” Hasse said of the go-ahead goal with 11:32 left in the third period. “He wanted that goal.”

Sophomore Jack Paterson and junior Nicholas Chadd both added goals to extend the lead for Denver East. Chadd goal was the final one of the night on a long shot that tipped off the glove of Ralston Valley goalie Derek McMaster with 3:47 left in the game.

McMaster and Denver East goalie Noel Friedman were both outstanding in the first two periods. The goalies combined to save 57 of 59 shots in the first two periods.

Ralston Valley junior Nick Clarke gave the Mustangs a 1-0 lead with 13:02 left in the first period before Denver East put in four unanswered goals. Freshman Tyler Strong scored Ralston Valley’s other goal with just over four minutes to play.

The Mustangs had to battle to back-to-back 1-goal wins in the firstround and quarterfinals of the state tournament. Ralston Valley took a 5-4 win over Lewis-Palmer to state the tournament. The Mustangs defeated rival Monarch 2-1 in doubleovertime on Feb. 28 at Magness Arena to advance to the semifinals.

It was the first trip to the Frozen Four by Ralston Valley since the 2016 season. The Mustangs won back-to-back state titles in 2013 and 2014.

Ralston Valley junior forward Nick Clarke, 9, celebrates with his teammates after his goal with 13:02 left in the second period gave the Mustangs a 1-0 lead over Denver East in the Class 5A state semifinal game March 3 at the University of Denver’s Magness Arena. Denver East scored four goals in the third period to take a 5-2 victory.

Dennis Pleuss is the Sports Information Director for Jeffco Public Schools. For more Jeffco coverage, go to CHSAANow.com.

Ralston Valley senior forward Chase Coisman, 97, tries to get a shot off as Denver East senior defenseman Benton Wilson, 28, stands in the way during the Class 5A state semifinal March 3 at Magness Arena.

Ralston Valley goalie Derek McMaster is sprawled out on the ice and getting help by teammates Tyler Strong, 61, and Kyle Henasey, 81, on keeping Denver East junior forward Nicholas Chadd, 15, from finding the back of the net March 3 at Magness Arena.

The Mustangs advanced to the Class 5A Frozen Four for the first time since 2016, but eventually suffered a 5-2 loss to the top-seeded Angels. PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Green Mountain heading back to third straight 4A Final Four

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BROOMFIELD — Green Mountain senior Shea Murphy couldn’t have had a bigger smile on her face walking to the bench after fouling out with 55 seconds to play March 4 at Holy Family High School.

Murphy knew the next time she would be taking the court with her teammates it would be at the Denver Coliseum in the semifinals of the Class 4A girls basketball state tournament.

“We were all so excited and knew we could do it,” Murphy said after the No. 6-seeded Rams scored a 57-45 road upset against No. 3 Holy Family.

“It was great.”

Green Mountain (24-2 record) will be heading to its third straight Final Four appearance. The Rams lost to Holy Family in 2020 at the Denver Coliseum. Last year during the COVID shortened season Green Mountain suffered a loss at home to Windsor in the semifinals.

The Rams will face No. 2 seed and defending 4A state champion Mullen (19-6) at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Denver Coliseum. The Mustangs defeated Roosevelt 59-27 in another quarterfinal March 4.

“I am more than excited. It could any team that we play down there,” Green Mountain senior Avery Oaster said of returning to the Denver Coliseum. “Seeing the student section that showed up tonight, I think next Thursday we’ll have great support.

That is what I’m most excited about.”

Green Mountain coach Darren Pitzner was excited about how the Rams started against the Tigers on their home court. Holy Family jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, but Green Mountain answered quickly with a 10-0 run over the span of 90 seconds to grab the driver’s seat.

The Rams made six 3-pointers in the first half to take a 32-23 lead at halftime.

“The shot selection was everything,” Pitzner said attacking the Tigers’ match-up zone defense. “Holy Family does such a good job of making you beat yourself. Over the last 36 hours our girls got dialed in on the mistake they try to make you make

Green Mountain senior Olivia Sears, 2, splits Holy Family’s Mariah Quintana, 3, and Maggie Dooley on a drive to the basket during the Class 4A girls basketball state playoff Elite 8 game March 4 at Holy Family High School. Sears was one of four Rams to reach double-digit points in the 57-45 victory over the Tigers.

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and limit those mistakes. The ball movement in the first half was really good.”

Oaster led the 3-pointer barrage with three from long range in the first half. The senior had made just four 3-pointers during the regular season.

“Honestly, I’m shocked myself,” Oaster said of her three 3-pointers in the first half. “I was just so pumped.

I heard the Holy Family coach say, ‘Sink back on her.’ I figured this was my opportunity and chance to show them what I have.”

Oaster finished with a dozen points and limited Holy Family’s post players on the defensive end. Junior Jayda Maves was also a pest on defense with a handful of steals. Maves finished with a game-high 18 points.

“That team is so good. Of course they are going to make their runs,” Pitzner said of the Tigers cutting the lead to 40-34 early in the fourth quarter. “I’m very proud of our girls of how they responded. Knocking down shots and getting inside. It was a total team effort.”

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Murphy also brought two huge buckets in the final quarter. The senior drained a 3-pointer with 4:13 left to extend Green Mountain’s lead to 46-36. Murphy then had a driving layup and was fouled with just over a minute to play to get the lead up to 53-42.

“It took all game to get (Holy Family) to spread out,” Pitzner said. “But once they did we were able to get to the rack.”

Holy Family (21-4) had its chances to mount a come-from-behind victory, but the Tigers struggled at the free-throw line. Holy Family was just

4-for-16 from the charity stripe in the second half.

“It’s so special,” Pitzner said of getting a mark of revenge after the 2020 playoff loss to Holy Family in the Final Four at the Denver Coliseum.

“This program (Holy Family) is so good and probably coached by the best coach in the state in Ron Rossi.

It was a tall task.”

Pitzner admitted he was just soaking in the Elite 8 victory before turning his attention to next week and the defending state champions.

“We aren’t going to worry about Mullen until tomorrow,” Pitzner said.

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Colorado to target I-70 express lane scofflaws House bill would let cameras track drivers using toll lanes illegally

BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

Nearly 50,000 motorists, or an average of 2,000 per month, broke the law in 2020 when they drove in the eastbound Interstate 70 express toll lane through Clear Creek County while it was closed and supposed to be serving as the emergency shoulder.

Colorado let those I-70 scofflaws off the hook and it has likely been giving thousands more drivers a similar pass since the 13-mile lane from Empire to Idaho Springs opened in 2015.

But the state is now trying to put its foot down as it opens a westbound express lane, which it fears will become filled with just as many lawbreakers. Drivers who illegally travel in the closed express lanes may face a $250 fine as soon as August under legislation being debated at the state Capitol.

The state legislature is quickly advancing House Bill 1074, a bipartisan measure that would let the Colorado Department of Transportation use the license plate cameras used to collect tolls when the I-70 mountain express lane is open to also ticket motorists driving in the lane

when it is closed.

Fines range from $10 to $250, and would also be levied on drivers towing trailers or who are behind the wheel of a tractor trailer. Both types of vehicles are prohibited from traveling in the narrow express lanes.

Andy Karsian, a legislative liaison for the Colorado Department of Transportation, said people using the express lanes when they are closed present a “major safety issue.” And there’s really no other way to enforce the lane closure than by using the license plate cameras. Offenders would be mailed a ticket just as they are when they are caught running a red-light camera in downtown Denver.

“Law enforcement can’t patrol and provide (a) presence on this stretch because that shoulder is too narrow,” he told lawmakers, referring to the express lane.

“We need to have this authority in order to make sure people understand the ramifications and the penalties associated with traveling in it (illegally).”

There are now express toll lanes across Colorado, but unlike the others, the one on I-70 through Clear Creek County cannot be open all of the time.

That’s because the mountain express lanes are narrower than a traditional interstate lane. (The westbound express lane opened for testing in July.)

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The express lanes are narrower because CDOT opted to use the existing width of the roadway to create toll lanes instead of widening the highway, which would have been more costly and had more environmental impacts. But because the lanes are so narrow, Colorado had to make a deal with federal regulators limiting the numbers and hours each year they can be open The eastbound express lane can be open a maximum of 100 days a year for no more

than 1,168 hours annually. The westbound express lane can be open for no more than 125 days a year and no more than 965 hours annually. CDOT opens the lanes during peak traffic periods, and the toll changes based on demand.

CDOT says the eastbound express lane has been a success at reducing drive times on the busy stretch, but people illegally traveling in it, officials say, poses a big risk of a serious crash.

“If you have a flat tire and you’re in that lane, you’re not expecting somebody to come up on you at 65 or 75 miles an hour,” said state Sen. Dennis Hisey, an El Paso County Re-

publican who is a prime sponsor of the bill. “So it’s a safety concern that people are using it as a traffic lane when it’s not intended to be a traffic lane.”

Hisey and his coprime sponsor on the measure, state Rep. July Amabile, a Boulder Democrat, said that CDOT pushed for the legislation.

“There’s no mechanism to actually close the lane off,” Amabile said in explaining why the legislation is necessary.

Some Republicans voted against House Bill 1074 when it was heard this week in the Colorado House, citing their general opposition to the use of toll lanes in the state.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals City and County PUBLIC NOTICE The draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reporting For Entitlement Grantee for the 2021 Program Year for the City of Arvada, Colorado is available for inspection and comment.

This report is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds. The report evaluates the City of Arvada’s performance in meeting overall housing and community development goals.

Public Inspection: The draft report is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the following location: City of Arvada Housing Preservation and Resources 8001 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 80002 720-898-7494 A copy of the report can also be found on the City of Arvada website at: https://arvada.org/residents/city-neighborhoods/ cdgb-funds-at-work-in-arvada Public Comments: Public comments will be received at the above mentioned offices until Friday, March 25, 2022. A summary of comments received will be included with the report.

Legal Notice No. 413448 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST THE RELEASE OF FUNDS March 10, 2022 City of Arvada, Colorado PO Box 8101, Arvada, Colorado 80001-8101 720-898-7494 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Arvada, Colorado.

REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about March 28, 2022 the City of Arvada, Colorado will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on behalf of City of Arvada, Colorado for a multi year release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383)”), as amended, to undertake projects known as the: • Memorial Neighborhood Park Lighting Improvement Project for the purpose to improve park lighting for low and moderate income Arvada homeowners and renters at an initial estimated cost of $275,000 in the City of Arvada, Colorado.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Arvada, Colorado has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. An Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), therefore, is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Housing Preservation and Resources Division of the City of Arvada, 8001 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the projects may submit written comments to the Housing preservation and Resources Division of the City of Arvada, 8001 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado. All comments received by March 25, 2022 will be considered by the City of Arvada, Colorado prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Arvada, Colorado certifies to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that Mr. Mark G. Deven in his capacity as City Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Arvada, Colorado to use Program funds.

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Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures of 24 CFR Part 58 and shall be addressed to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Region VIII Office, 8ADE, 1670 Broadway Street, Colorado 80202-4801. Potential objectors should contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Mr. Mark G. Deven, City Manager Legal Notice No. 413447 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, March 21, 2022, at 6:15 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office.

Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB22-045 An Ordinance Authorizing A Loan Agreement Between the City of Arvada and the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority to Support Redevelopment Projects in the Ralston Fields Urban Renewal Area.

CB22-046 An Ordinance Amending The Land Development Code, of The City of Arvada Code.

Legal Notice No. 413446 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the SABELL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a meeting at 5740 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002 and via telephone on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2022 amended budget (the “Amended Budget”) This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89758299824?pwd=bk MxZ1E4Ry8zbE02TU5Nc1FZUVNGdz09 Meeting ID: 897 5829 9824 Passcode: 956028 Call-In Number: 1-720-707-2699

NOTICE AS TO AMENDMENT OF 2021 BUDGETS CIMARRON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT VAUXMONT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT CITY OF ARVADA, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that amended budgets have been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Cimarron Metropolitan District and the Vauxmont Metropolitan District (collectively, the “Districts”) for the year of 2021. Copies of the proposed 2021 amended budgets (as appropriate) are currently on file at the office of the Districts’ Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2021 amended budgets will be considered at regular meetings of the Districts to be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at the Candelas Parkview Swim and Fitness Club, 19845 W. 94th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80007 and via Teams video/teleconference. Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to adoption of the final 2021 amended budgets, inspect the 2021 amended budgets and file or register any objections thereto.

THIS MEETING WILL ALSO BE HELD BY VIDEO/TELEPHONIC MEANS.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Amended Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where the same are open for public inspection.

You can attend the meetings in any of the following ways:

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-720-547-5281 and enter the following additional information: Phone Conference ID: 511 575 294#

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SABELL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By:/s/ Lisa Johnson, District Manager

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 413409 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript and the Arvada Press

1. To attend via Teams Videoconference, email rachel.alles@claconnect.com to obtain a link to the videoconference.

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