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Saint Patrick’s Day festivities return to Olde Town Arvada Food, drinks, games and all things green abound at first Saint Patrick’s Day celebration in two years

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After a two-year layoff due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Saint Patrick’s Day festivities returned to Olde Town Arvada on March 12, bringing an array of live music, food, vendors and merrymakers to the historic district. The celebration was held from noon to 6 p.m., ushering hundreds of visitors to the streets of Wadsworth and Grandview.

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The scene on Olde Wadsworth during Arvada’s Saint Patrick’s Day celebration.

PHOTO BY RYLEE DUNN

Arvada clinic organizes donation drive for Ukraine war victims When war in Ukraine hit close to home for practitioners, they took action

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Close the sky over Ukraine.

That’s our biggest hope right now,” Ellie Titarenko, a nurse practitioner at Arvada West Family Medicine said.

Titarenko — who founded Arvada West Family Medicine on Ralston Road less than a year ago — is Ukrainian herself, and her co-workers — Halyna Kandyuk, also Ukra-

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nian, and Svetlana Sinsheimer, who has Russian heritage — have been similarly impacted by the war.

“My nephew is an officer in the war right now,” Kandyuk said. “I call him every day. His mom is my sister; it’s very hard. My mom’s still in Ukraine, my sister’s still in Ukraine. My younger sister is a nurse.”

The trio decided to take action, launching a supply drive ranging from backpacks to toothpaste to medical supplies. The donations, kept in a storage room at Arvada West Family Medicine, began to mount quickly, so Titarenko said she plans to make weekly shipments.

Project C.U.R.E., a nonprofit based in Centennial that distributes medical supplies to resource-limited communities across the globe, is

handling the shipment and distribution of the donated items. Titarenko said that their first shipment went out on March 4 and that she plans on making one shipment per week until the war is over.

Project C.U.R.E. will ship the donations to Poland, where they will then be dispersed to people on the ground in Ukraine.

Sinsheimer said that the donations have been coming from community members of all backgrounds.

“The community just supports. We are so thankful about this. This is stuff from Russian people, Ukrainian people, American people. All different nationalities,” Sinsheimer said, gesturing to the assemblage of boxes, backpacks and Enfamil infant formula.

Sinsheimer makes it clear from the jump that although she’s Russian, she does not support the Russian government — “I think it’s crazy — it’s why we need to change our president every four years,” she said, adding that she feels thankful for the outpouring of generosity from the local community.

“We have patients who would bring their unused medications.

I have a lady, she brought every single pill bottle. She was like, ‘I’m good, I’m in America. I hope my medication can help some people in Ukraine,’” Sinsheimer said.

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City of Arvada appoints second deputy city manager Linda Haley has worked for city since 2017; joins Lori Gillis as deputy manager ahead of Mark Deven’s retirement STAFF REPORT

A few months ahead of the impending retirement of Arvada City Manager Mark Deven, former Human Resources Director Linda Haley was named the second deputy city manager on March 14.

Haley will serve along Lori Gillis as deputy city mangers for Arvada

Arvada Deputy City Manager Linda Haley.

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as the city team works to find a replacement for Deven, who is retiring effective Oct. 7.

Haley has worked for the City of Arvada since 2007. She was named human resources director in 2014.

Gillis has served as deputy city manager since 2014.

Deven praised Haley’s familiarity with the city and the passionate attitude with which she approaches work.

“Linda has every quality we are looking for in a senior leader of our organization,” Deven said.

“Her deep knowledge of our organization, empathy for both the City team and the community, and passion for public service will be

invaluable as we meet the opportunities and challenges ahead.”

Haley said she was excited to start work in her new capacity.

“I’m incredibly grateful to the city’s leadership team for their confidence in appointing me to deputy city manager,” Haley said.

“I am eager to get started and look forward to serving our great community and city team in this new role.”

Haley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Wyoming. She has lived in Arvada for the past 14 years with her husband, Dan, and their two daughters.

City of Arvada purchases property for potential Jefferson County housing navigation center City pays $2.75 million for property located on 51st Avenue and Marshall Street

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At the March 7 Arvada City Council meeting, council unani-

mously approved a resolution to purchase a property located at 6630 W 51st Avenue and 5045 Marshall Street in Arvada for $2.75 million plus closing costs with the intention of using the site as a Jefferson County housing navigation center.

Jefferson County is seeking to build two housing navigation centers for people experiencing homelessness. The centers will be

shelter beds as well as permanent housing, according to Kelli Barker, JeffCo’s regional homelessness response coordinator.

Arvada City Manager Mark Deven said that the current plan is to locate one navigation center in the northern part of JeffCo and one in the southern/central part of the county.

“The City of Arvada has been in collaboration with JeffCo local

governments in addressing and coordinating local homeless services. We have informally agreed on a regional approach on this matter with the desired outcome to make homelessness in JeffCo rare, brief and non-recurring,” Deven said.

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Director Joe Hengstler heralded the event as a potential turning point in the pandemic.

“It was two years ago about today that BID cancelled Saint Patrick’s Day. That’s why I think it’s so important and special that we are now—I hope I’m not being too optimistic—at this turning point in the pandemic where we will once again be gathering this Saturday in Olde Town Arvada to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day,” Hengstler said.

Big Paddy, Celtic Legacy and Pick & Howl played the mainstage on Grandview Avenue, while Tumbledown Shack and Ponder the Albatross cranked out the tunes on the Town Square Stage.

Inflatables and games for children were hosted in the square, while Grammy’s Goodies provided food and sweets.

The scene outside of Cheapskates during Saint Patrick’s Day in Arvada.

PHOTO BY RYLEE DUNN

Olaf makes an appearance at Arvada PHOTO BY RYLEE DUNN Saint Patrick’s Day.

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MLS Statistics Reveal and Document the Return of Last Year’s Out-of-Control Seller’s Market One of the most dependable indicators of a strong “seller’s market” is the number of listings which sell above their listing price, and by how much. Another is the number of days that a listing is on the MLS (“DOM”) before going under contract.

As shown in the chart at right, drawn from REcolorado’s data for the period of January 2021 through last month, the seller’s market peaked in May and June of last year but has now surged again. All indications are that the surge will continue through the spring.

Average DOM is always higher than median DOM because there are many homes that languish on the market unsold because they are overpriced, or for another reason. What’s remarkable about this sellers market was how low the av-

erage DOM went as even those hard-tosell homes attracted buyers. As with the previous surge, the average DOM has sunk below 20 while the median DOM has revisited its all-time low of 4 days on the MLS.

Electric Vehicle Roundup Scheduled for April 2nd

Every April and October, Golden Real Estate hosts an electric vehicle roundup as part of Drive Electric Earth Day and National Drive Electric Week. Although we’ve moved our real estate office to downtown Golden, we still own our former location at 17695 S. Golden Road, and we’ll host the EV roundup in that parking lot, just like last April and October.

We’re seeking EV owners who would like to display their EVs from 3 to 6 pm on Saturday, April 2nd. We’d particularly like to see some of the new models, such as Rivian’s pickup truck, Ford’s Mustang Mach E, and Volvo’s XC60 Recharge.

You can register your vehicle online at

www.DriveElectricWeek.info. If you are not an EV owner and would like to talk to existing EV owners (like me) about their experience, you can register there as an attendee, or simply show up.

We purposely schedule our EV roundups during the SuperCruise event which happens on the first Saturday of each month from April through October. That event attracts hundreds of gas-powered classic and other cars and thousands of spectators.

Our parking lot is on that popular stretch of South Golden Road and exposes those owners and spectators to the future of transportation — electric vehicles.

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Thornton Home Listed by Anapaula Schock This townhome at 1818 W. 102nd Avenue is ready to move in! Centrally located near 104th Ave. and Federal Blvd., it has three spacious bedrooms and 1½ bathrooms. It’s a corner unit with a private patio, stainless steel appliances, and tile and wood laminate floors. It is freshly painted, has central air conditioning, and the washer and dryer are included. In addition to the one-car garage, there’s a second reserved parking $360,000 space. Open space is across from the unit and there’s a green area next to it. It’s located in a quiet area near shopping, restaurants, and lots of commercial activity. Set your showing soon or call Anapaula at 303-9171749 with any questions. She’ll be holding it open this Saturday, March 19th, from 1 to 3 p.m. You can view more pictures and take a narrated video tour at www.ThorntonTownhome.info.

(Note: These statistics are for residential listings in the metro Denver area, which I’ve defined as within 25 miles of the State Capitol.)

The rising cost of money — that is, the increase in mortgage rates projected for this year — will lure many buyers “off the fence” hoping a buy a home before interest rates rise further.

I foresee a stronger than usual seasonal jump in the number of new listings as spring arrives.

Many people believe, erroneously, that the best time to list a home is in the spring, so those people will be putting their homes up for sale in the coming weeks. In addition, as I wrote last week, many homeowners who weren’t thinking of selling before are likely to decide it’s a good time to “cash out.” But I don’t foresee that increase in supply going far to meet the needs of today’s home buyers, and I don’t see prices leveling off, much less declining.

It surprises many of us that homes are appraising at the high prices they are selling for, but when a winning bidder waives appraisal objection to win a bidding war — which is almost common nowadays — that sale becomes a comp that supports future appraisals at the

same price or higher. (On the appraisal form, there’s a place to indicate a rising or falling or stable market, and when an appraiser checks the box that it’s a rising market, that gives him or her more leeway to appraise a home higher than recent comparable sales might otherwise justify, further fueling the frenzy.)

The real estate market is becoming less and less predictable, along with other elements of our economy and society.

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establishing this is to establish regional navigation centers that offer services to homeless individuals and families in addition to permanent supportive housing that would also include shelter beds,” Deven continued.

Deven said that discussions about Arvada’s role in the county plan began on June 3, 2021 and have continued throughout a process which has identified an affordable housing developer, which Deven did not name.

The purchase of the property was necessitated by the need to gain site control in order to facilitate the application for low income housing tax credits, Deven said. After that, an Intergovernmental Agreement will need to be reached between the City of Arvada and Jefferson County and a developer working on low income housing tax credits will need to be hired.

Deven said that if any of those contingencies fall through, the city will maintain control of the

March 17, 2022 land and evaluate options.

“If any of these situations fail to materialize, we would hold the land and we could look at the possibility of selling it back in order to return our investment if for some reason the project isn’t feasible,” Deven said.

Deven added that the eventual goal for the project would be to have the facility operational by Dec. 2024 and possibly providing some temporary services on the site onec the city gains site control.

Councilmember Randy Moorman endorsed the project and thanked the city team for their due diligence.

“I just want to applaud the work of the team to get us to this place to be purchasing this property for planning well in advance. I really appreciate that and our need for this navigation center,” Moorman said.

District 2 Councilmember Lauren Simpson also endorsed the project and addressed potential issues that nearby residents might have with the project, citing her knowledge of the area as its representative.

“I realize to the public some-

thing like this can send up red flags. You say a ‘navigation center,’ you say, ‘homeless services.’

For many that will conjure up wonderful images, for others that might conjure something scary. And I want to assure the public at this point in time that this is my district and I’ve already driven around it; I’ve already looked at this,” Simpson said.

“This is a good site that would be able to provide opportunities to people. It’s not buried inside an existing historical neighborhood. It is walkable to job opportunities that could train people.

We are not looking at the kind of situation where we could be seeing tent cities in Arvada. So, this right now is a move to get land to judge the feasibility of the project,” Simpson continued.

Simpson concluded her statement by stressing the importance of planning for this project.

“If we’re going to do this, Arvada, we’re going to do it right. we’re going to help people, but we’re going to help them the right way and we’re not going to bring danger to Arvada,” Simp-

son said.

Council also voted to approve a resolution authorizing the funding for the Severe Weather Shelter Network, which provides shelter for those experiencing homelessness during cold weather nights. Arvada joins Lakewood and JeffCo in partnering to provide financial support for the Severe Weather Shelter Network through 2022.

Deven mentioned that the Severe Weather Shelter Network moved to a model utilizing motels during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Historically, this shelter used to take place in a congregate setting in churches. However, due to COVID, the Severe Weather Shelter Network adjusted to a model that would house people experiencing homelessness during severe weather nights in motels, so they went away from the congregate model to help contain the spread of the virus,” Deven said.

That resolution also passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote.

Mayor Marc Williams did not attend the meeting for an undisclosed reason.

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Sat. April 9, 2022, 10am to 5pm Sun. April 10, 2022, 10am to 3pm 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.

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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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Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright visits Arvada North Middle School Boatright holds Q&A session with 8th-graders after receiving letter from student

especially with kids, they don’t hear from kids about how they feel about the world. And these are young adults that are four years away from being full on people,” Chisholm said.

“I tell them, ‘You guys are growing up and you need to understand that when you’re casting votes or not casting votes, you’re saying something and you can also say something by writing letters or going to their offices,’” Chisholm continued.

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Eighth graders at Arvada North Middle School got a visit from a special guest on March 11 when Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright came for a Q&A with students from history teacher Matt Chisholm’s class.

Chisholm said the visit arose from a letter that one of his students sent Boatright.

Students prepared questions ranging from the Boatright’s biggest inspiration — his dad — to what made him want to become a judge.

Boatright said that the aspiration grew out of an experience he had when he was a lawyer and was mistreated by a judge.

“When I started as a lawyer, it was never my goal to be a judge.

I had a hearing one time in front of the judge and this judge was very rude to me. And I remember thinking, ‘even if this judge is right, there’s a better way to treat people.’ That was the first day that

Boatright presents to North Arvada Middle School Students.

I thought about being a judge,” Boatright said.

Chisholm said that Boatright — who is from nearby Golden and is a graduate of Jefferson High School in Edgewater — paid North Arvada Middle School a visit because one of his students reached out for a class assignment.

“We finished our unit on government, and it was kind of a moment in time where a bunch of kids were out with COVID. It was right before Christmas so there were a lot of kids out. The assignment was to pick someone that represents you in some way and write them a letter, just as a practice in civics,” Chisholm said.

One of Chisholm’s students wants to be a lawyer, so she wrote

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to Boatright about her goals. His staff responded and asked to meet the student, Chisholm said — a proposal that evolved into Boatright coming before the class.

Chisholm said that other students wrote to Congressman Ed Perlmutter about getting more educators of color in schools, while others wrote to officials advocating for middle school sports.

He said the assignment was an important way to teach responsibility in civic engagement for students.

“I think it’s an awesome interaction between our students and our civic leaders and how important that is. Getting our students to realize that these are our people, and they do work for us, and often,

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The Arc of Colorado: creating an inclusive community

pretty typical human being,” who loves sports, video games, movies and hanging out with his friends. He has worked at King Sooper’s for over 21 years. David is mostly non-verbal, so once he turned 18, Meyer pursued a guardianship to help make decisions for him.

Meyer said that while now she knows about many resources, she recognizes that some of the information can be hard to process alone.

“There are so many resources out there, but you’ve got to have a point of contact who knows both the resources and what your family may need,” she said.

That’s where programs like The Arc come in. They helped with IEP navigation in school, paperwork and offered many social groups for David.

“It’s really been the folks at The Arc who have helped at the school, who have helped with these fights with Medicaid, who have helped interpret what the state is saying in regards to David’s benefits,” Meyer said.

Meyer sees the value in services that The Arc provides, not only for people like David, but for those with invisible disabilities. She said she has a daughter with invisible disabilities, but without obvious physical indicators, she often gets overlooked.

“Some disabilities are just as challenging, but not obvious,” Meyer

Services for people with I/DD go above and beyond

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With the goal of inclusivity and creating normal lives for people with disabilities, The Arc of Colorado strives to help people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) be included in their communities.

The Arc has 15 chapters in the state of Colorado that cover the state, and they are all independent nonprofits funded by Arc Thrift Stores. There are 30 Arc Thrift Stores across the state, and Arc is the largest company employing disabled people in Colorado.

Luke Wheeland is the director of community outreach, education and communications for The Arc of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties. He explained how the money from the thrift stores translates into services for those with disabilities.

“That funding allows advocacy for people with I/DD for their lifecycle, from birth to death, for free,” Wheeland said.

Lynn Meyer started seeking services with The Arc when her son, David, was in grade school. David is now 39 and has Down syndrome.

They live in Greenwood Village in Arapahoe County.

Meyer described David as “a

David and his mother, Lynn, pose for a photo in December 2021.

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Other people with disabilities access The Arc later in life, and have different paths in the program.

Roxy, 19, who asked to be identified by her first name only, has PraderWilli syndrome, a rare disorder which affects her appetite. She and her family live near Castle Rock in Douglas County. As her mom, Charlotte, describes it, without supervi-

sion, Roxy could eat herself to death.

Growing up, Roxy had an IEP in school but otherwise did not have a lot of intervention. When Roxy was a junior thinking about life after highschool, Charlotte began to look for resources.

“Junior year came along, and all of a sudden I got really anxious,” Charlotte said.

The family found a class at The Arc called “step up into life after high school,” and got some valuable advice to move forward. The program emphasized that now Roxy was an adult, and her opinions and desires should be prioritized.

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Roxy graduated high school in 2020, and decided she wanted to study nursing. She attended junior college for a little over a semester, but was unable to control herself around food, leading to health problems.

Back at home now, Roxy is adjusting to online classes. She has plans for her future, and they involve pursuing more of her passions.

“Become a nurse, do more dancing and theater,” Roxy said.

Roxy loves animals and enjoys playing games like poker and chess.

She has advice for other people with disabilities:

“Do what they wanna do, and do things they like to do,” she said.

The Arc has helped Roxy get a Supported Living Services or SLS waiver through Medicaid, which provides services like funding for participating in certain community groups, which includes a theater program for Roxy.

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Jeffco Good News Breakfast set for April 19 Nominate a young person or organization doing good things for the community STAFF REPORT

On April 19, the Jefferson County Good News Coalition will host its annual Good News Breakfast. The event will take place at 7 a.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $15 or two for $20, and can be purchased online atgoodnewsjeffco.org or at the door.

This year’s theme will be “Shining Stars: Youth Shaping a Bright Future for our Community.”

Nominations are being accepted through Friday, March 18.

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gating the system, child advocacy, which supports the special education system, and adult advocacy, to help adults with disabilities navigate employment, apply for benefits, find housing, transport and more.

While The Arc serves people with I/DD, it never shies away from helping people with other disabilities.

With a great network of resources, their staff can help connect people

Sara Spaulding, chair of the Jefferson County Good News Coalition, said this year’s winners will include young people up to the age of 18 who are making a difference in Jeffco. Organizations serving youth also can be nominated.

“The volunteer committee who hosts this annual event will review nominations and select the most outstanding submissions for recognition at this year’s event,” Spaulding said.

To nominate an individual, group or organization, submit the nomination online goodnewsjeffco.org/nominations or mail to City of Wheat Ridge, Attn: Sara Spaulding, 7500 W. 29 th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. Include a 100 word summary and a photo of the nominee.

Nomination criteria: Those up to and including 18 years of age who are based in, living in or serving Jeffco Individual, group or organization consisting of those meeting the age requirement or providing services to Jeffco youth Individual, group, or organization making a noteworthy contribution(s) to improve the quality of life of others Improving and/or positively affecting the lives and living conditions of individuals in our community Those going above and beyond to make a difference in their community and inspiring others to give back About the Good News Breakfast According to Spaulding, the purpose of the Good News Break-

fast is to promote a sense of community, enhance and reaffirm spiritual values and recognize the good things happening in Jefferson County. Volunteers from business, human services, the faith community, education and government organizations plan and host the annual event, which traditionally draws more than 500 people. The idea for this unique countywide celebration originated in 1989 when Terry Nelson, Jim Billings and Alan Landes decided that too often the only news they heard was negative. They knew that there were many positive happenings in Jefferson County, so they brought together a coalition of people from throughout Jefferson County.

That group became the Jefferson County Good News Coalition.

with the right services.

“If families don’t know where to turn, they can turn to any Arc chapter,” Wheeland said. “We never leave people hanging.”

Beyond just advocacy services, The Arc works to create a community that is for everyone; with or without disabilities. The branches offer events like Oscar watching parties, craft/paint nights, game nights and more. During peak times of COVID-19, The Arc offered online programs like trivia, where people all over the country could tune in to play.

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Colorado Tap House opens massive facility along Ralston Creek Trail in west Arvada Snowstorm doesn’t deter first-day patrons from making it out to new tap house

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Low temperatures and some snow flurries didn’t stop community members from coming out en mass to the Colorado Tap House on March 9 for the long-awaited grand opening of the expansive facility on 69th Avenue in west Arvada.

The tap house, founded by husband-and-wife duo Eric and Jen Zeitlow, has been in the works for years, but experienced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Zeitlows first got approval for the project–which includes two levels, an outdoor patio, 820 square foot private event room, fire pits and a game area–in March of 2020.

Since then, the pandemic slowed the Zeitlow’s timeline, but allowed them to work out some of the details that would go into the tap house.

“If anything, I think the time gave us more time to think about details and what we wanted to add to it. We have a horse hitch and post out here that the horse community asked us to put in. We have the bike repair station and 70 bike spaces. It was kind of nice to think of all these details that would add something to our taphouse,” Jen said.

The community support has been overwhelming, according to the Zeitlows, who have lived in Arvada for 25 years. Eric said in a 2021 interview with the Arvada Press that he and Jen wanted a place where people can hang out with their family and friends and socialize on the city’s western side.

“One guy told me he took today off (work) to come to the grand opening. It’s been awesome, the community support,” Jen said.

The customized bar at the Colorado Tap House.

“That’s been the number one comment we get. People are like, ‘thank you, we need this here, and it’s a great location off the path,’ they say. Because, you know, the trail is well used from people in this community–when it’s nice, not today.”

I think we just want to make this a hub in the community that everyone can come and enjoy because we need it so badly,” Jen continued.

Despite the inclement weather, Jen said that a line of people started forming in advance of the tap house’s 8:30 a.m. opening.

“We opened at 8:30 for coffee because we’re doing coffee in the morning–a pretty full coffee menu, I mean not anywhere near what Starbucks can offer–and we actually had a small line out the door at 8:30, just a little line of freezing people out there. It’s really been great. In the morning some people came in with their laptops and worked,” Jen said.

Eric added that the crowd was steadily growing throughout the day, with some folks coming in the mornings and making plans to return with friends later on in the evening.

Exterior and signage at the Colorado Tap House.

The scene at Colorado Tap House on opening day.

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VOICES Everyone can be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day

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id you wear something green for St. Patrick’s Day? In our family, if you don’t, you’ll receive a pinch for your carelessness. My great grandmother enforced this custom with great glee. Needless to say, I grew up considering myself Irish. Then I went to Ireland and in the charming town of Limerick learned otherwise.

I’d wandered into a small public square where a handful of older men were having a fine and hearty conversation.

Dressed in tattered tweed coats and caps, they were passing around a large bottle of Guinness. What a photo they would make!

So I walked over and asked if I could take their picture.

“Well, now are ya Irish?” one of them grinned.

And in that moment, I realized despite boasting about being Irish, I was thoroughly American. My heritage formed from all kinds of cultures blended into one big Mulligan stew.

“No,” I admitted.

“Ahh.” They slumped in disappointment.

“But my great grandmother was.”

That brightened them right up and the one with the bottle held it up in toast. “Well, God bless her now!” They

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laughed as I snapped a couple shots.

That kind of willingness to celebrate the silver linings in a person’s imperfect bloodlines is the reason why St. Patrick’s Day is so popular. Everyone is Irish for a day and the Irish don’t mind a’tall. Lest you attribute this to alcohol, keep in mind Judy Allison festivities begin from a place of gaiety and acceptance without the emotional baggage of say, New Year’s Eve. While overindulgence is never attractive, the warmth derived from being welcomed into a group can be intoxicating in its own right. We love them for it.

Such was the atmosphere of the last St. Pat’s Parade I attended. Sure now, there were all makes of floats with step dancers and marching pipe bands and even a gaggle of Irish Wolf Hounds and Irish Setters sauntering along in and out of formation. But what struck me was the crowd circulating on the sidelines. At first, I

A RUMMAGE AROUND THE ATTIC

didn’t notice anything beyond all the plastic green hats and giant shamrocks. Then I noticed how almost universally everyone was smiling. What a welcome sight that was! But then beyond the green, behind the smiles, I saw diversity. Humans of every age and hue. Everyone just having fun; all cares and anger set aside. It’s okay—even healthy—to occasionally turn away from serious issues lest one becomes a bore. Life requires more than travail.

Here is the best reason for parades: Despite the work involved for organizers and the trouble caused by detours, parades gloriously flaunt those overarching things we value. They celebrate achievement and aspiration. Parades remind us that we are part of something grand whether we walk within or watch from the curb. Of course parades can also portray a dark side of humanity, but relatively few people bother with them. It’s the good we prize.

Years ago, the local Columbus Day Parade in October was one of the largest in the U.S. Italian-Americans showed off their heritage and boasted of their contributions to a country that had once vilified their immigrant parents. But then certain groups claimed the explorer’s name symbolized all the atrocities wreaked on native populations

by late-comers to the continent. The day became a struggle between people proud to bring their flavors to the Melting Pot and those who felt consumed by it.

Both sides remained intractable, hostile to mediation. The last few parades devolved into rolling protests. Like ants at a picnic, hellion anarchists who travel the country looking for such events showed up to enflame the hate. The greater community splintered. The state declared Cabrini Day instead, but it has not filled the void of a deceased celebration.

Perhaps enough time has passed so tempers have cooled, wounds have healed, feelings have evolved that another parade could arise which celebrates all human potential. One which reminds us no matter what part of the stew we comprise, we are all imperishably connected in a grand scheme that reaches beyond past injustice.

Judy Allison has enjoyed a long and varied career in media and has written for newspapers, magazines, cable TV, government entities and elected officials. She and her dog Torrey the Wonder-Bouvier wander through many neighborhoods in the region.

BY BARBARA J. DRAY, COMMUNITY VOICES, CLIMATE

The arc towards justice has been compromised in Arvada

have been a resident of Arvada for eight years—I have been engaged in diversity, equity and inclusion work nearly my entire life as someone who came from poverty, was raised in Section 8 and has a Deaf brother who considers himself culturally Deaf (not disabled).

Professionally I have worked in public education conducting program evaluations and professional learning in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for over 20 years.

As I watched the Arvada City Council Meeting on Jan. 10 regarding the scope of work for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative led by the consultant group We The People—a group of highly educated women of color from Oklahoma with impressive experience in both the public and private sector in all aspects of business, government and municipal services, I was deeply troubled by the obstructionist behavior of our elected officials.

In particular John Marriott, Bob Fifer, and yes our own Mayor, Marc Williams, who proceeded to question the qualifications and ability of the group to complete this work.

IT began with a critique of the cost— $100,000 for a yearlong comprehensive study of our community to determine recommendations for our great city to move forward in unity to advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (a much needed ini-

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tiative). As someone who has conducted diversity work and program evaluations nationally with universities, state departments of education and Districts, let me break this down: an average consultant in DEI work receives at minimum, $250/ hour—if each of the proposed partners (of which four were introduced but more were indicated might be available) at just 100 hours of work for this full year—this would be $25,000 per consultant. You and I both know the scope of their four phase plan would take much more that 100 hours apiece, not to mention travel costs and other expenses. This highly educated consultant agency composed of women of color with over 75 years combined experience in local government, business and law enforcement deserved better!

It’s my understanding that the DEI Task force of the City of Arvada spent months vetting, interviewing and finally hiring this consultant group (one of three finalists)—a group that was decided upon by a panel of nine individuals who represent five sectors of city operations to include Law Enforcement, Communications, Water & Waste, City Manager and Housing, as well as the Internal DEI task force.

The purpose of the meeting was for We the People to provide an overview of the scope of work for feedback—not to prove they were qualified to do the work.

That was already vetted in good faith by a rigorous process. The consultants ambitiously outlined four phases of their work.

Your job as elected officials was to provide thoughtful, meaningful contributions to help this initiative move forward.

Instead, you shamed Chelsey Branham—an Indigenous woman of Oklahoma—for mispronouncing “Arvada.” I have lived in Arvada for eight years and I have heard it pronounced many different ways. In fact, I wonder how many different variations based on language dialect we could find in our beautiful city— wouldn’t that be an interesting study?

Pronunciation and accent are the beauty of diversity—language is identity after all.

Do you remember when former president Bush who called our country ‘Merica? Did you have an intolerance for him as well? Was he not qualified to do his job as president because he had a different pronunciation?

You have not only cost our city a lot of money by firing a group that had been thoroughly vetted—but now we have to start the process over. Additionally, I wonder the legal consequences of prematurely terminating this contract without due diligence. If you were so troubled by the proposal, why didn’t you ask specific questions about how they would complete the work, ask for a more detailed proposal of the scope of

work to be delivered in writing and then negotiate with them?Instead you questioned their fee, ridiculed the pronunciation of our city’s name and claimed they didn’t know enough about our city.

Isn’t that what they were hired to do?

To conduct an evaluation to learn about our city and areas of needed growth to support and promote diversity, equity and inclusion?

The argument that we must find someone familiar with our community, borders on xenophobia. In my experience as a diversity consultant who has worked around the country, it’s actually more ideal to bring in an outside group who holds no bias for the city and who can be objective.

The question remains: is there hope for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiative to move forward with integrity and fidelity OR would you rather find “fans” of your brand of ARVADA who can pronounce our name the way you do to maintain your comfort? The reality is, our community is diverse. Silencing the diversity will not resolve the tension.

There truly is beauty in diversity.

Are we about tolerance, pluralism and unity? OR assimilation and conformity?

My best hope is that we can move forward as a City to hear from all constituents in order to uphold diversity, equity and inclusion and work toward unity.

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Figuring out how to recover what our kids have missed

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o you ever wonder if “normal” is a wasted opportunity? We’ve had two years now (almost to the day) of not knowing, then being scared of everything, then arguing over the science, then shutting everything down again, then learning to live with masks… and then, we look up, and notice that our kids can’t read or do math.

Whether or not you agree with the extent of the restrictions on schools over two years, there’s no point trying to re-litigate that now; the higher priority should be figuring out how to recover what our kids have missed.

And, in many ways, if you look closely, you can see different schools taking different approaches to that question. Some schools are highly focused on recovering all that learning, pronto. In practice, what that means is that those schools have piled on the work, and proceeded as if their students are in the same place as always. That might mean that, by the end of the year, much of what was lost will be recovered, as measured by test results; it might also mean that students who don’t have the wherewithal to keep

up on their own will be left in the dust, or their families forced to hire tutors to try to keep up. There is also the very real possibility that anxiety will be piled on to the mental health challenges of the pandemic.

Other schools are more focused on reacclimating students to school. What that means, in practice, is that these schools are spending more of their energies on re-establishing norms of behavior, and practical skills like studying and learning how to learn.

That, in turn, might mean that these students will emerge at the end of the year in a much better “head space,” making it easier to move forward in the future; it might also mean that those test scores are going to be even worse than expected.

But I’m not sure either of those mindsets really means anything as long as we remain bound by our self-(and contractu-

ally and financially) imposed ideas about the use of time. Let me explain: My son, a freshman, has two days a week in which his schedule is an hourand-a-half block of study hall, followed by an hour-and-a-half block of ‘advisement.’ It’s an unfortunate coincidence that those two are back-to-back, but, even if they weren’t, that schedule is built for six hours a week of non-instructional time. Now, for diligent students who are behind or need additional help, that could be very useful time; for students who are caught up or are, um, … less than diligent…

I was at a middle school a couple weeks back that had this schedule one day a week: 40 minutes unscripted ‘advisement’ time; 90 minute block class; 30 minute ‘free reading’ time; 90 minute block; 40 minute lunch/recess; ending with a final 90 minute block. Never mind all the unscripted time in that day—I really wonder how much of that 90 minutes is effective. I’ll admit I haven’t stayed completely abreast of the literature, but I’m…skeptical…that the lit demonstrates that 90 minutes in one place is

the best learning environment for a 7th grade boy.

I’ve had two kids who each took one year to do online schooling. They both, almost every day, got all their work done in about two hours. And both did very well, and both returned to “regular” schooling well-prepared.

So, I will ask again a question I have posed in this space before: if we could design a school system from scratch, right now, would it look like this?

I know we’re all just trying to figure this out again, and, I suppose, it was piein-the-sky to think that the last two years would give us the space to rethink things.

But… if the multiple crises of the last two years can’t spur a change, you gotta wonder if anything ever will.

move freedoms and pose additional unwanted and unmerited taxes and fees on the people. A sampling of recent headlines you may have missed: Colorado Sun: “Coloradans will now automatically be charged $29 for a state parks pass when they register their cars” Broomfield Enterprise: “Xcel changes electricity prices for 310,000 Colorado residents, urging off-peak nighttime use” Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition: “Small business tax credit for local news advertising advances in Colorado House” D.C.-based GOP elections group targets Colorado General Assembly One bright spot in the news; Colorado Politics: “D.C.-based GOP elections group targets Colorado General Assembly” Unless you vote, you are powerless to prevent the wanton theft of personal freedom and avoid the excessive hidden taxes/fees making it harder to live on the money you earn each month. And don’t forget the power the governor exerted in the COVID lockdowns and mask-mandates that killed many small businesses and scared public school districts into fearfully requiring kindergartners to

be masked in school. Education suffered. People suffered. We are paying

the price.

Mark W. Salley, Arvada

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.

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Putin’s Blunder I believe that Putin’s war to turn the Ukraine into a puppet satellite-state in the reconstituted, Soviet-style, 21st century empire of his dreams, presents the U.S., the EU and NATO with the opportunity to earn life long friends and staunch allies in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Vigorous support of Ukraine’s fight to expel Russia’s invaders from her soil would cement those alliances and sow the seeds of Putin’s demise. Helping to expel all Russian invaders from all Ukrainian soil would allow negotiations to establish a Gibraltar-inspired agreement regarding Russia’s historic naval base at Sevastopol, with a new truly democratic Russian government, from a position of Ukrainian strength. Will we finally put an end to Putin’s efforts to destabilize the US, the EU, NATO and all Western democracies? It’s time to put an end y to Putin’s depraved kleptocracy and wholeheartedly support Ukraine.

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Tatiana Christofferson, of Boulder, was adopted through a Ukrainian outreach orphanage program in 2009. Christofferson, who lived in Ukraine until she was a teen, has struggled in recent days with occasional friends and family members who currently support the war.

Even as the world condemns Russia’s invasion, Ukrainians are feeling helpless

BY TATIANA FLOWERS THE COLORADO SUN

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etiana Doiun was watching movies with her husband at home in Highlands Ranch when Russia’s president began an invasion in Ukraine last month.

Without skipping a beat, Doiun called her elderly mother and aunt, who live together in Dnipro, a city in central Ukraine. When her mother finally answered the phone, it was about 6 a.m. there and she was shocked to hear that the war had begun.

Doiun’s mother and aunt are not planning to flee because both are in their 70s and have health issues.

They would struggle to carry luggage and don’t want to leave their cats behind.

Dnipro has not yet suffered from the harshest attacks by Russia. However, on Sunday, Ukraine’s top security official said the Russian army is planning to encircle the city, as it works to cut off access to the southern Black and Azov seas and capture the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, about 300 miles from Dnipro.

Each night before going to sleep, Doiun calls her mother and aunt to ensure they’re still alive. “It feels like the worst days of my life,” she said. “I feel ashamed, honestly, to complain because I can’t imagine how my loved ones and everyone else in Ukraine feels.”

Pockets of reprieve Since Feb. 24, Russian forces have attacked Ukraine from the north, east and south, with focus on cities like Kyiv, Kharkiv and the port city Mariupol. As the world condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin for starting the war, and as officials continue imposing hefty sanctions on Russian businesses and oligarchs, Putin is doubling down by targeting Ukrainian civilians trying to escape the conflict zone. The invasion has created the worst refugee crisis in Europe since World War II and has united the world in solidarity against Putin and in support of Ukraine.

But even amid world condemnation, Ukrainians in Colorado are still feeling helpless and isolated as

they watch their country’s infrastructure being destroyed each day. They’re trying to follow the movements of their loved ones amid spotty cell service and bombing in different regions, and they’re keeping tabs on their friends’ and families’ safety from afar as the world tries to make sense of a yearslong conflict that came to a head last month.

A map of Ukraine with purple showing the locations of Coloradans’ loved ones and red showing cities targeted by Russian forces.

“I’m just in so much pain and feeling hopeless.

That’s the worst pain I feel like there is,” said Tatiana Christofferson, who lives in Boulder. “I think of me helping, as speaking out for them,” she said of people still living in Ukraine, as she began to cry.

Ukrainians in Colorado said even amid the devastation, they find pockets of reprieve when they’re able to contact friends and family stuck in the war zone.

When family members support the invasion However, lately conversations between Christofferson and her father are brief. Her father, who lives in Donetsk, part of the disputed Donbas region, supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Parts of Donbas are controlled by pro-Russian separatist groups, and there is often intense fighting in the region.

Christofferson, who was estranged from her father, met him five years ago after 25 years apart.

She fears they might again lose contact over their opposing beliefs about Russia, she said. “Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but my dad does not let me speak of mine in front of him,” she said in a tearful interview.

Oleg Soloviov, a student studying political science and economics at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, said his grandparents, who live in Moldova, share a similar viewpoint and also side with Russia and support reuniting the former Soviet Union, which collapsed in 1991.

Oleg Soloviov, a student at Colorado State University, said his parents were in Moldova when Russia invaded Ukraine in late February. They consider themselves lucky that they were not able to return home to Ukraine.

“I don’t think they actually see what Russia is doing,” he said. “The only thing they hear from is Russian news, and I believe that’s a big reason why they support it. It’s upsetting and I feel powerless because I can’t really do much.”

He’s considered returning to Ukraine since the

Lisa Savchenko Ripa, of Highlands Ranch, moved to the U.S. around age 7. A majority of her family members still reside in multiple regions of Ukraine.

Oleg Saloviov, a student at Colorado State University, said his parents were in Moldova when Russia invaded Ukraine in late February. They consider themselves lucky that they were not able to return home to Ukraine.

war started to volunteer or even fight alongside fellow Ukrainians. If his family finds themselves in danger, that would be the deciding factor. “I wouldn’t just sit here,” he said. “I would just go at that point.”

Taras Overchuk, who has family in Ukraine, spoke from Denver International Airport on Friday as he waited to board a flight to Poland. He planned to buy an old car there before driving to Lviv in western Ukraine. He decided to return to Ukraine because he couldn’t bear watching the war unfold while his family members bore the brunt of it and while his brother is fighting with the Ukrainian army.

Overchuk plans to spend a few weeks in Ukraine identifying areas most in need of foreign aid. He will soon report those findings back to the local group, Ukrainians of Colorado, which is offering a support group for Ukrainians in the state, while collecting medical supplies to send to Ukraine.

“The situation changes really regularly, so in order to be effective you need to understand every day, what is going on,” Overchuk said Friday. It took 12 hours for him to cross the border between Ukraine and Poland this weekend, as he and thousands of others waited there in the snow. He has tried to persuade his family members to evacuate, but they will not leave Ukraine.

Refusing to leave “People are really patriotic there, and when you leave and flee, you’ve worked so hard to prove to the rest of the world and to Russia that you can be a successful country with an economy and educated people,” said Lisa Savchenko Ripa, who lives in Highlands Ranch and has family across Ukraine and Russia. “Fleeing is kind of giving up all of those SEE UKRAINIANS, P15

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things.”

Benito Mares is another Coloradan traveling to Ukraine this week to offer help through his nongovernmental organization Refugee Direct Aid, which he started in the 1990s during the Balkan wars. On Wednesday, he’s making the trek to Poland, where colleagues driving in from Kosovo will pick him up and then they all will travel to Lviv. The small group is taking $20,000 in cash and medical supplies, such as heavy-duty gauze bandages, that they’ll distribute when they reach Ukraine. They’ll focus on supporting single women whose husbands are fighting in the war and children, Mares said.

“This small amount of money and this small amount of material won’t last long,” he said. “It won’t be hard to find deserving targets.”

Vlada Petraglia was at a Ukrainian Catholic Church in Denver on Monday afternoon, offering advice to Mares before his trip and connecting him with Ukrainians on the ground who could use the organization’s help.

People in the army are most in need of warm clothes, portable chargers and money, she said.

A few days ago, Petraglia’s parents had left their devastated city, Kharkiv, as Russia escalated attacks on residents there. Petraglia’s family finally made their way to Ternopil, in western Ukraine. The drive would normally take about 13 hours, but as many people evacuated alongside her family, it took about three days before they reached safety. As they drove, Petraglia’s family feared bullets, or a bomb, would hit their car.

Until then, Petraglia’s family had been taking cover in a bomb shelter, only visiting their nearby apartment to feed their cat. The family won’t leave Ukraine. Petraglia’s father would likely be recruited to fight alongside the Ukrainian army if he tried to leave the country, but he is too ill to fight, Petraglia said. And Petraglia’s mother refuses to leave Ukraine without her husband, so the family is stuck in Ternopil. Petraglia feels a sense of relief — for now — that her family is relatively safe. “But who knows when Russia is going to reach there,” she said of Ternopil.

‘It’s complex, and I think when people lose their humanity and just focus on one thing besides focusing on a lot of perspectives, it gets hard. A lot of things can happen at the same time. Just being knowledgeable and doing your research and doing better for your community, is going to be a step up.’

Victoria Katsuba, Colorado State student A bomb recently destroyed the preschool where Petraglia’s mother was working, so she has no job to return to after the war ends. Photos show that about 75% of the homes belonging to Petraglia’s loved ones in Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine, have also been destroyed. There’s often no internet service or electricity there, even as temperatures dip below freezing at night, she said.

“My city doesn’t exist anymore,” Petraglia said. “They’ve bombed almost each civilian building. Every other building has a bomb in it. They’re doing everything for Kharkiv to disappear.”

What helps her feel less lonely is being able to help friends and family navigate their way out of their towns under siege, she said. Her loved ones trying to escape are not able to think clearly while in shock, so Petraglia is offering encouragement while providing literal directions.

When Petraglia makes contact with friends in Ukraine, they often ask when President Joe Biden and other world leaders will call on NATO to implement a “no-fly zone” over Ukraine, which would limit attacks from Russian warplanes. Western leaders have firmly rejected the request, fearing it would lead to conflict between U.S. and Russian fighter jets, which could create an even more catastrophic conflict, or World War III. “If the world does not get involved, Putin will take the countries surrounding Ukraine, because he’ll feel no one has enough power to stop him,” Petraglia said.

“If Ukraine loses, it will be dangerous to everybody,” she continued.

“I’m not feeling safe in Colorado.

I’m all the time telling my husband to look and see how far bunkers in Colorado are and where they are on the map because (Putin) is insane.

And if you’re thinking that it’s a war between Ukraine and Russia, it’s not anymore.”

U.S. Rep. Jason Crow discussed the war with the Colorado Sun on Thursday. The Centennial Democrat, who is a member of the House Armed Services and House Intelligence Committees, said many are calling on the U.S. to move from imposing sanctions to a more aggressive boots-on-theground approach. But the threat of a nuclear conflict with Russia makes that unlikely.

Putin has dreamed about recreating the Soviet Union and its sphere of influence since its collapse in 1991, Crow said. Annexing Ukraine is the most important step to rebuilding that empire, Putin believes, and now he’s using force to absorb Ukraine, which he considers Russian, Crow said.

He’s cutting off food and electricity supply now, while bombing the country until it either surrenders or collapses, which is a war crime, Crow said. He said Putin will likely not agree to a ceasefire because that would be viewed as weakness.

Now, Ukrainians in Colorado are doing whatever they can from afar.

Soloviov, the student at Colorado State, said he already had plans to become a diplomat or ambassador to Europe.

“Now with the war going on, I want to do it even more, because clearly, we didn’t work hard enough and fast

enough to make Ukraine a part of the European Union and NATO,” he said. “And now people are having way more struggles and it could have been stopped.”

Doiun gets offended when Americans incorrectly call her country “the Ukraine” or when they pronounce the silent “K” at the front of Kharkiv.

But one glimmer of hope during the conflict, she said, is that Americans are becoming more educated about Ukraine and the aggression it has faced from Russian leaders for years.

The war has challenged every aspect of the life of Victoria Katsuba, a Colorado State student whose family is from Rivne, Ukraine. But the war has made her more proud of being from Ukraine. She said she hopes xenophobia against Russians does not increase, because the war was waged by their leaders, not Russian civilians.

“It’s complex, and I think when people lose their humanity and just focus on one thing besides focusing on a lot of perspectives, it gets hard,” she said. “A lot of things can happen at the same time. Just being knowledgeable and doing your research and doing better for your community, I think, is going to be a step up.”

How to help • Humanitarian groups, such as the local Ukrainians of Colorado and Razom for Ukraine are collecting medical supplies to send to Ukraine.

• Nova Ukraine is assembling care packages for people in Ukraine.

• United Help Ukraine and Sunflower of Peace are groups providing firstaid backpacks to paramedics, doctors and others on the frontlines.

• Voices of Children is helping to provide psychological support to Ukrainian children affected by the war.

• The Kyiv Independent is working to support local journalists covering the war from neighboring countries.

• On March 31, Colorado State University is hosting a documentary and panel discussion about post-Soviet corruption, among other topics.

This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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“Orwell designed the story to be carried across borders, so he chose his

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Africa — American people every time support for difficult time. And right now, we’re (thinking of) Ukraine,” Sinsheimer continued.

Titarenko said that the Eastern European community in Arvada has come together in support of Ukraine, regardless of nationality.

“At first I was thinking it would divide us.

Like you’d probably hear Halyna and I are from Ukraine and Svetlana is from Russia, and it could have made us enemies. But I think it’s vice-versa. People that don’t watch Russian TV and actually see what’s going on over there, kind of united them even more,” Titarenko said.

The donations have been varied and many.

An Arvadan that lives close to Arvada West Family Medicine dropped off a backpack after seeing Titarenko’s post on the Arvada Neighbors Facebook group. When her parents, who live in Des Moines, Iowa, posted about the drive on Facebook, a friend of theirs shipped Titarenko donations through Amazon.

Titarenko herself emptied her stock of extra medical gear when the first shipment went out.

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Summer Camps & Programs 2022 A Child’s Touch Summer Camps:

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Summer Camp kids are divided into three age groups between pre-school age and 13.

Children are able to form friendships, and partake in age-appropriate activities.

The Castle Rock summer day camps teach kindergarten through 12th graders of every ability level a range of outdoor adventures, introducing them to the parks, trails and mountains in the surrounding area and getting them excited to stay active. The program has several day camp options in Castle Rock plus resident overnight camp options less than 2 hours from Castle Rock and expedition camp options leaving from Louisville.

For information, visit www.AChild’sTouch.com Arvada Center programs: This summer, the Arvada Center is offering a variety of half-day camps and prescheduled full-day camp packages. These full day packages combine morning and afternoon sessions for a day of arts activities, while also limiting interactions between other campers not in the same sessions.

Some of the 2022 programs include: • • • • • • •

Ceramics Dance Drama Digital arts Humanities Music Visual arts

Audience of One is a music theater company committed to developing character, integrity, teamwork and leadership in our youth through the theatrical and arts experience.

These skills will enable them to succeed and joyfully serve their community. Camps are available to children ages 5 through 18.

Camps include:

During this dynamic, high-energy program, young innovators will:

For information, visit https://avid4.com/ castle-rock-colorado-summer-camps.

Chatfield Stables: With a variety of summer camp programs, Chatfield Stables offers programs to children 7 and older. This is a hands-on only horse camp. Each child is assigned a horse to take care of for the entire week. They learn safety and horse care from the ground up including grooming, saddling

The summer workshops at the Children’s Museum of Denver are designed to offer a little something extra with extended fun and learning in the museum’s most popular exhibits.

For information, www.MyChildMuseum.org The Golden Community Center offers day camp for kids age 5 to 12 and those turning 13 during the summer months. The state-licensed summer camp programs are full days with drop off between 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and pick up between 3 and 5 p.m. For more details, visit the website for the full summer camp brochure.

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• Dive into cutting-edge ocean research as they adopt their own robotic fish, design and patent aquatic plants, and take their fish friend home in a mini tank.

• Combine science and art to build their own robotic artist, engage in design thinking, make spin art and learn how inventions can change the way people create.

• Discover real space exploration technology when they create Spacepacks and AstroArm devices, mine an asteroid and observe erupting ice volcanoes.

• Experiment with the fun of physics, engineering and gaming as they design, build and test their own mega marble arcades.

The program is available in the following Front Range cities: • Aurora • Castle Rock • Denver • Lakewood • Greenwood Village • Littleton • Highlands Ranch • Arvada For information, visit https://spacevoyage.com/

Children’s Museum of Denver Summer Camp:

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In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF), the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention program is coming to the Denver metro area for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. This weeklong summer adventure provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more.

Rotating through a variety of activities each day, children have fun collaborating with friends, thinking creatively and inventing their own solutions to real-world challenges.

The all-new 2022 program will thrill both new and returning campers with an expedition full of far-reaching explorations, fascinating discoveries and exhilarating “a-ha” moments.

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City of Lakewood summer program:

City of Lone Tree:

The City of Lakewood offers camps for kids and teens throughout the year. Parents can register children for a variety of camps either online or by phone. Some camp options include:

Summer camp is the perfect place for kids to be kids, especially after the last year of evolving school schedules and modified activities. Douglas County Libraries is offering an array of in-person summer camps for kids ages 4 to 11 at Camp DCL, June 7 through Aug. 6.

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Gymnastics Climbing Athletics STEM Adventure camp

For information, visit cityoflonetree.com/ dcl-summer-camps-help-kids-make-up-forlost-social-learning-time/.

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City of Thornton: The City of Thornton hosts a variety of classes and programs each summer.

Watch for the 2022 guide at www.thorntonco.gov/recreation/Pages/.

KidzToPros STEM: With multiple locations across the Front Range, KidzToPros focuses on pushing campers to build valuable STEM, arts and sports skills through in-person or online summer camps. Camps are available in: • Jefferson County • Adams County • Douglas County For information, visit www.KidzToPros.com Code Ninja: These camps are slated to spark a child’s inner ninja and transform their love of technology and video games into new skills. The camp is for children ages 5 and 15. Code Ninja camps are available across the Denver metro area. For information, visit: • Castle Rock: www.codeninjas.com/cocastle-rock/camps • Highlands Ranch: www.codeninjas.com/ co-highlands-ranch-wildcat-reserve/ camps • Parker: www.codeninjas.com/locationslist/us/co/parker

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Camps feature: • • • •

Animal experiences Zoo expeditions Engineering authentic solutions Real-world challenges

For information, visit www.DenverZoo.org/safari-camps/

Space Voyage Space Camp: This program immerses students in “thinking like an astronaut.” This year, Space Voyage is in its 31st year of space camp, inspiring kids and encouraging problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.

Space Voyage offers learning and confidence building within a space motif. Space Voyage brings to life the importance of math and science, builds confidence through genuine achievement, creates a sense of belonging, and offers a fun and fantastic place for kids to learn and grow.

Space camp is the highlight of the summer for many students. Launch nine-foot rockets, fly simulators and learn about space. Pathfinder ages 6-7, Cadets ages 9-14, Interns ages 14+.

Summer 2022 offers six full weeks of day camp, Monday through Friday, June 13 through July 29. Come for one or more weeks. Discounts available.

Space Voyage Summer Camp challenges kids ages 6-15 to “think like an Astronaut.”

This day camp, in Littleton, offers a high-energy, hands-on program. We offer six weeks of camp. Come for one or more weeks. It will be the best week of the summer.

For information, visit the website https://spacevoyage.com/camp/ or call 303-985-3143

Downtown Aquarium Summer Camps: Throughout the summer, the Denver aquarium hosts a variety of programs for children of all ages. Some programs include: • • • •

World Oceans Day Sea safari summer camp Zoologist for a day Marine biologist for a day

For information, visit www.AquariumRestaurants.com Everbrook Academy: Tapping into a world of wonder, Camp Everbrook provides activities to enhance learning and create an atmosphere to make new friends.

For information, visit www.everbrookacademy.com Open to a variety of ages; camp activities

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Evergreen Country Day Summer Camp: Evergreen Country Day’s Summer Camp offers opportunities for children to continue learning, growing, honing their skills, amplifying their interests, and making friends.

With a range of classes designed for early childhood, elementary, and middle-school students, Evergreen Country Day’s Summer Camp sparks imaginations and energizes learning of children ages 2 to 15.

For information, visit https://evergreencountryday.org/programs/summer-camp/ Evergreen Parks and Recreation District: There are a variety of summer programs and camps available in 2022.

For information, visit www.evergreenrecreation.com/201/Camps Some of this year’s camps include: • • • • • •

Summer adventure camp Outdoor climbing camp Gymnastics camp Outdoor adventure camp Boating camp Summer sports camp

GameBreaker Lacrosse: The program will be running Colorado day camps for boys and girls in Littleton this

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summer. Lacrosse campers will work on their individual stick skills and positional training and learn team concepts and situational gameplay daily. Half-day and day camper options are offered.

For more information, visit https://laxcamps.com.

HRCA summer camp programs: Each year, the Highlands Ranch Community Association hosts a variety of summer camps for children ages 5 and 12. In 2022, the summer camp catalogue is full of variety with theater and sports to science and more.

Tutoring Center: While summer is all about rest and fun, it is also important to make time for keeping up and enhancing academic skills. Through a variety of programs at the Tutoring Center of Golden, children can keep up with reading, math and writing. Some of the programs at the center include: • Geniuses in Training Program • Reading Program • Writing Enhancement Program • Little Geniuses in Training For information, visit https://golden.tutoringcenter.com

Some of the 2022 programs include: • • • • •

Camping Splish Splash Colors of the week Music palooza Adventure land

For information, visit www.HRCAOnline.org.

Kent Denver School: The full summer program at Kent Denver School offers all children ages 3–18 the opportunity to experience innovative, creative, hands-on learning in the arts, athletics, academics, and technology and design. Summer programs include: • • • •

A summer day camp Athletics Academics Innovation and technology

For information, visit www.kentdenver.org/ about/summer/summeratkds.

KidsConnections: The annual Englewood KidsConnection summer camp program is on schedule. Ses-

sions are held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from May 31 through Aug. 5.

The KidConnections camp provides: • • • •

Social and emotional growth Connections with new friends An answer to summer boredom New experiences

For information, visit https://www.englewoodco.gov/parks-recreation-library-golf/ play-englewood/programs/youth/2021kidconnections-summer-camp.

KidzArt: These camps offer curriculum geared to stretch minds, exercise imaginations, and introduce new idea-generating techniques, all while having fun and building confidence.

For information, visit: • www.kidzart.com/franchise/castle-rock/ • www.kidzart.com/franchise/highlandsranch • www.kidzart.com/franchise/lone-tree

Littleton Parks, Recreation and Community Education: The local program will offer a variety of summer activities with registration ongoing.

Sports and other programs will be available throughout the summer.

choices range in half-day or full-day musical theater options for elementary, middle and high school age groups.

Camp options include: • Performing arts mini camps • Musical theater show camps

For information, visit https://littletonma. myrec.com/info/activities/.

For information, visit www.paacolorado.org/ theatre-summer-camp/

Parker Arts:

School of Rock Golden/Lakewood:

Summer camps are available for youth ages 4 and 18 between June 6 and Aug. 5. Programs include half-day and full-day options.

Some of the summer programs include:

Looking for something unique for kids this summer? Music has become increasingly popular through the years, and the Golden/ Lakewood locations for School of Rock have plenty of offer, including:

• Play-A-Day • KidStage Stars

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For more information, visit https://parkerarts.org/.

Performing Arts Academy:

Guitar lessons Drum lessons Singing/vocal lessons Keyboard lessons Bass lessons

Performing Arts Academy has a selection of both one-week and two-week programs. The

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Venue Theatre: The Venue Theatre Company, founded in 2013 as an educational 501c3 nonprofit, provides enriching performing arts education for the youth of the greater Denver and Foothills area. With highly trained, Broadway-experienced educators, The Venue meets all children at the level they are currently at and encourages them to develop their skills both as performers and as individuals.

In the summer of 2022, The Venue is already accepting registration for the “Sound of Music”. The production is open to students in first and 12th grades.

Details and dates include: • Parent meeting: May 16 • Audition Workshop: May 7, 10 a.m.

• Rehearsals start – May 23 • Auditions: May 9 and May 10 • Read-through – May 16 For more information, visit www.theVenuetheatre.com

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Learn to make videos and movies through a program that includes video and movie making camps, theater and acting camps through STEAM-Based, hands-on curriculum. The summer program is for children ages 6 and 16.

For information, visit talktothecamera.com.

South Suburban Parks and Recreation: The regional organization provides a variety of program year-round and during summer.

Find programs in the following locations: • • • •

The Family Sports Center in Centennial Lone Tree Recreation Center Sheridan Recreation Center The Douglas H. Buck Community Center in Littleton • The Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial For information, visit www.sspd.org

Young Americans: Summer day camps are a way for young people to experience FUNancial education through an award-winning program, which is facilitated by the Young Americans Center for Financial Education staff. These dynamic camps, while emphasizing fun, feature interactive activities, hands-on application of instruction as well as outdoor time on our beautiful program deck. Camps are available for youth entering third through eighth grade in the 2022-23 school year. Camps are available in Denver and Lakewood.

For information, visit https://yacenter.org/summer-camps/

Tigar Gymnastics Camps: The Wheat Ridge center offers a variety of classes and programs throughout the summer, including: • • • •

Kinder gymnastics Girls’ gymnastics Ninja skills Parkour

For more information, visit www.TigarGymnastics.com.

Town of Castle Rock: The town hosts both half-day and all-day

Wings Over the Rockies: Besides providing daily education and entertainment to the community, the Wings over the Rockies Air & Space Museum offers a summer program for kids. The in-person camps cover STEAM-related subjects for elementary, middle and high-school aged students. Camps are held at the main museum in Denver and the Centennial Airport.

Camp options include: • Engineering to Mars – A camp designed to prepare future astronauts, scientists and engineers for all the challenges the red planet has to offer. This camp is offered at The Air & Space Museum in Denver • Skyward – This option is for campers who are serious about aviation. This session offers an in-depth look at airplanes and helicopters, airport operations, and a chance to interact with aviation professionals who believe that it’s never too early to get started. This camp is held at the Centennial Airport off Arapahoe Road. https://wingsmuseum.org/camps/

camps every year. The 2022 program is currently accepting registrations.

To learn more, visit www.crgov.com/3270/Summer-Camps.

Programs offered in full-and half-day programs include: • Athletics and adventure • Summer jedi and fencing • Adventure club Town of Parker: Each year the town offers a variety of summer programs for children. In 2022, some of the scheduled activities include: • • • • •

Cooks and books camp Farm-to-table cooking STEAM superheroes Rollercoaster science Sports camps

For information, visit parkerrec.com/1921/ Summer-Camps-for-Kids.

Activities include: • • • • •

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For more information, visit www.rootedinfun.com/191/Sun-Camp.

YMCA summer camp programs: With recreation centers across the Front Range, the YMCA offers a variety of summer camp programs for all ages.

Some of the summer programs include: • Summer day camps at 20 locations • Specialty day camp and adventure camp at the Arvada and University Hills YMCA • Sports camp For information in your area, visit www. denverymca.org/programs/youth-programs/ summer-camp.

Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Sun Camp: Wheat Ridge operates a summer Sun Camp for children ages of 6 and 13. The program is available during the Jefferson County Public Schools’ spring, summer and winter breaks.

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Consider these staycation ideas to take advantage of your local area’s attractions and prove you don’t have to go far to spend quality time together.

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not even know exist. Make a plan to seek out historic sites, visit local landmarks like museums or try an out-of-the-way restaurant (or two) you’ve never eaten at before.

Camp out in the backyard.

Camping doesn’t have to be done far from home. In fact, it can be done right in your own back-

yard. Pitch a tent to sleep under the stars and plan a night full of traditional camping activities like roasting s’mores, telling spooky stories by flashlight and trying to identify stars and constellations.

Set up a picnic in the park. Pack a basket with sandwiches, fruit and other treats and head to the park. You can enjoy a casual meal

then take advantage of the open space for a family walk or game of tag before retreating to the playground to let the little ones expel any leftover energy.

Have a home spa day. If you’re looking for some relaxation but don’t want to splurge on the full spa treatment, plan an at-home oasis instead. Light some candles, run a bubble bath and break out the facial masks and fingernail polish.

Visit an amusement park. No matter where you live, there’s probably an amusement or water park within driving distance. A quick online search before you arrive can help prepare a strategy for hitting the most popular thrill rides and waterslides while skipping those that may not provide quite the same entertainment value.

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the conversations we’ve all been having these days.”

“Animal Farm” runs at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through Saturday, May 21. Most performances are at 7:30 p.m., with some at 1 and 2 p.m. The show is part of the center’s Black Box Repertory Theatre season.

Based on Nelson Bond’s adaptation, the show focuses on a farm where animals decide to take over the running of their farm when the current owner isn’t up to the task.

An allegory on the Russian Revolution and early Soviet Union, the story retains its power because of the truths contained in its plot and characters.

“It’s the time-honored cycle: the few oppress the many (by force, by controlling information or by hoarding resources), people rise up against this system to change it, and then — amid the difficulty and confusion of trying to find a new way to do things — we slide back into the old system,” Robblee said.

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from fear (people scared of losing control) and of course from folks having a good old-fashioned appetite for power. Orwell wondered if that appetite might not be more problematic than violence, even.”

By bringing this famous story to life on the stage, Robblee, the cast and crew hope audiences will be inspired to change the way we think about the patterns we’re stuck in.

“The play is surprising in how it holds both joy and darkness, both comedy and tragedy,” she said. “It points out what I think many of us feel — that there’s a necessity for us to operate differently. That’s hard to do even on a personal level… and improving systems on a societal level is an intensely daunting task.

But the alternative is horrifying. I think Orwell wants us to get that we must reframe our practice of thinking, even if it’s uncomfortable.”

For information and tickets, visit https://arvadacenter.org/events/ animal-farm.

Art, and the Young Mind” runs at the museum, 1250 Bannock St. in Denver, through Aug. 7. The exhibit was co-curated with children from six months old to age eight from all over the state but was designed to engage visitors of all ages.

According to provided information, the interactive exhibit uses existing research about what kinds of art children like at different points in their development and organizes the works into five gallery themes: high contrast, scale, pattern, the world around us and color. Visit https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/ youngminds for more information.

Get into the mind of a child at Clyfford Still The Clyfford Still Museum’s latest exhibit goes in-depth on how children think about the art that speaks to them. “Clyfford Still,

Step into Frida Kahlo’s world A true artist can bring the viewer into their world with the power of the work they created. Frida Kahlo was an artist of tremendous power; one whose creations charge the imagination. And now the Immersive Frida Kahlo exhibition offers a chance to really step into her world.

The event runs at Lighthouse Denver, 3900 Elati St., through May 30. The exhibit is from the same team behind the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit and features some of Kahlo’s most popular works

the conflict to a sports team with home-field advantage.

“The spirit of Ukrainians is so strong and powerful. It’s not always about the weapons. It’s also about fighting with their heart. Ukrainians are fighting in their homeland. It’s like how sports teams usually have more wins when they’re at their

home base, because even the wall and the air and the people, everything supports them. That’s why I strongly believe that we will win,” Titarenko said.

Titarenko said that she noticed the Olde Town Arvada Water Tower lit in Ukrainian colors on Feb. 26 and 27 and felt touched by the show of sup-

brought to life by Italy’s Massimiliano Siccardi. There will be yoga classes and special date night activities hosted as part of the exhibit.

Tickets are available at immersive-frida.com/Denver.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Clairo at the Fillmore Auditorium Claire Elizabeth Cottrill, who records under the name Clairo, first made a name for herself with music that blended pop with lo-fi electronic elements. But last year she released her sophomore album “Sling,” which traded that in for stripped down acoustic guitars and searching, incisive lyricism.

In support of the record Clairo will be stopping by the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St. in Denver, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 20. Clairo will be joined by Arlo Parks, a British singer/songwriter whose debut album was released in 2021 and appeared on numerous best of the year lists.

Get tickets at www.livenation. com.

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“It meant the world to me. A tiny place like Arvada, first of all it means that people know what’s happening, and the fact that our government and the mayor of Arvada supports Ukraine and is aware of what’s happening, and that I’m not in it by myself,” Titarenko said.

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Lakewood boys lacrosse dominates Golden in season opener

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAKEWOOD — The temperature might have been freezing, but Lakewood’s boys lacrosse team came out hot to start the season Friday, March 11, at Trailblazer Stadium.

The Tigers dominated possession and scoring chances against Golden in the season opener for both squads. Lakewood eventually took a 9-2 victory.

“We came out hot. That is what we really needed after last year,” said Lakewood senior Lane Lessley referring to the Tigers’ 2-8 record last season. “We have a real special team coming into this year.”

Lessley had a game-high three goals for Lakewood. Junior Luke Brunner and sophomore Matt Scott both added a goal each for the Tigers. Senior Jace Wright and sophomore Sawyer Cullen each put in a goal as Lakewood never trailed.

“The boys have already worked hard, even for just a week and a half,” Lakewood coach Darin Denton said. “We’ve got a good coaching staff and the players are buying in.

I’m happy and pretty excited about the season.”

The Tigers took over the game in the second quarter scoring three straight goals to take a commanding 5-1 lead. Lakewood finished off the game with four unanswered goals.

“Last year was obviously a really hard year. To have a normal start to the season and having a really good preseason was great,” Lessley said.

“To play in this kind of weather might kind of stink, but it is what we want.”

The boys lacrosse season opener at Trailblazer Stadium started with temps near freezing, but the field

Lakewood junior Luke Brunner, 3, looks to make a move on Golden senior Brayton Calley during the first boys lacrosse of the season at Trailblazer Stadium on Friday, March 11. Lakewood took a 9-2 victory.

was clear of snow and was ready to go for the 4A Jeffco versus 5A Jeffco contest.

Golden (0-1 record) lost in the 4A state quarterfinals last season to Erie, but won the 4A state championship in 2019. Junior Chase Marini scored the lone two goals for the Demons in the loss to Lakewood.

The Demons will try to get back on track when they head to Colorado Springs on Wednesday, March 16, to face defending 4A state champion Cheyenne Mountain.

“It’s going to propel us with so much momentum,” Lessley said of defending the Demons that has been a perennial 4A state contender over the last handful of years.

Lakewood had a good test at Denver East on Tuesday, March 15.

“A lot of these guys that are juniors never really got to grow up playing high school games,” Denton said referring to no season spring

Golden senior Dalton Summers, No. 24, and junior Chase Marini, No. 12, celebrate after Marini’s goal in the first quarter tied the game at 1-1 against Lakewood. Marini was the lone goal scorer for the Demons in a 9-2 loss against the Tigers on Friday, March 11, at PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Trailblazer Stadium.

2020 season and a shortened spring 2021 season. “We’ve got a really good group and they are growing up fast.”

Dennis Pleuss is the sports information director for Jeffco Public Schools. For more Jeffco coverage, go to CHSAANow.com.

Green Mountain loses to eventual 4A state champion Mullen in semifinals

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — Green Mountain’s girls basketball team just couldn’t overcome the size and height of Mullen in the Class 4A girls basketball state semifinal game.

The Mustangs defeated Green Mountain 55-25 in the first of four Class 4A and 5A state semifinal girls games March 10 at the Denver Coliseum. The win was Mullen’s fourth straight Final 4 victory in as many years.

“Our team is significantly smaller than (Mullen),” Green Mountain senior Avery Oaster said after the 30-point loss. “They had a 6-foot-3 forward posting up on our 5-foot-2 guard. There is only so much we can do.”

Mullen went on to win its third 4A state title in four seasons with a victory over Windsor on March 12 back at the Denver Coliseum.

“It means a lot, especially for the seniors since it is our last go,”

Mullen senior Gracie Gallegos said of getting back to another state championship game. “It’s really nice having all the fans here since we didn’t have that last year or the year before.”

It was the end to another historic season for Green Mountain. It was the third straight trip to the semifinals for the Rams. Green Mountain made its first ever Final 4 in 2020, losing to Holy Family. Last season, Green Mountain lost to Windsor in the semifinals.

“They are the most accomplished senior class in school history,” Green Mountain coach Darren Pitzner said as the Rams finish this four-year run with three 4A Jeffco League titles and an 83-14 overall record. “I love all seven of them. They are so fun to coach. I’m so fortunate to be apart of their journey.”

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Green Mountain senior Olivia Sears, left, attempts to dribble past Mullen senior Evenyce Gutierrez, 5, during the Class 4A girls basketball state semifinal March 10 at the Denver Coliseum. The Rams had their season come to an end with a 55-25 loss to PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS the eventual 4A state champions.

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basketball champions crowned in 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic canceling the title games two years.

No. 6 Green Mountain did make things interesting in the first half.

The undersized Rams held Mullen to just 22 points in the opening half.

“To end with Jayda’s steal it gave our girls so much life,” Pitzner said of junior Jayda Maves grabbing a steal and layup to end the first half and cutting Mullen’s lead to 22-15 at the break. “Mullen has been blowing out everyone. To take away their transition game and inside game for our little girls was an amazing accomplishment.”

However, it was all Mullen in the second half. The Mustangs started the second half on a 14-0 run and held Green Mountain to just 10

Green Mountain girls basketball coach Darren Pitzner paces the sidelines during the Rams’ Class 4A girls basketball state semifinal March 10 at the Denver Coliseum.

Pitzner has coached the Rams to a remarkable 83-14 record over the past four seasons PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS that included three straight trips to the Final Four.

points in the second half.

“We had a little bit of a slow start at the beginning,” said Gallegos, who finished with a game-high 13 points. “We picked it up and got a little more comfortable out there.

We started passing better to get better shots.”

The Mustangs dominated down low with sophomore Allison Schwertner, along with seniors Kilah Freelon, Imani Perez and Gallegos towering over the smaller Rams.

Freelon finished with with a dozen points and Perez had a game-high 14 rebounds.

“I think we had a good defensive effort,” Gallegos said of holding The Rams to 6-for-39 shooting (15.4 percent) from the field. “I think everyone did their best of shutting down (Green Mountain’s) best players.”

Green Mountain senior Olivia Sears had a team-high eight points for the Rams. Maves and Oaster both finished with six points each.

Pitzner graduates seven seniors, including four starters in Shea Murphy, Morgan Falconer, Sears and Oaster. Murphy will actually leave the program with the most varsity wins being a four-year letter winner for the Rams.

The Rams will still have a decent core next year led by Maves, who averaged more than 20 points per game her junior year.

Dennis Pleuss is the sports information director for Jeffco Public Schools. For more Jeffco coverage, go to CHSAANow.com.

Little Free Libraries at RTD stops a labor of love for Arvada artist Nikki Biefel has refurbished four abandoned newsstands along the G-Line

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

About a year ago, Nikki Biefel was playing Pokémon Go at Gold Strike Station in Arvada when she noticed an old newspaper box. The newsstand was empty and dilapidated, but Biefel, a local artist, found a flicker of inspiration.

“I was like ‘Wow, it’s a beautiful piece of industrial design,’” Biefel said. “When you look at them, they’re actually really neat. They’re built to house periodicals and they have these great functional doors.”

Shortly after, a plan came together.

“I was like, ‘This should be a little Free Library.’ So, I looked into it and thought about it and then I went home, and I did some drawings.

And I did a bunch of research into it and I turned it into a Little Free Library,” Biefel said.

Little Free Libraries are public book exchanges housed in bookcases. A nonprofit of the same name has over 90,000 registered Little Free Libraries across the country. Biefel said she had seen them around her neighborhood and occasionally deposited and took books from them.

She returned to Gold Stike Station armed with a bucket of Simple Green and went to work cleaning out the newsstand, most of which

haven’t been used, according to Biefel. Wasps were a concern, but once she figured out how to rid the boxes of grime and pests, she began stocking them with books.

Biefel estimates that the newsstands go through about 150 and 300 books a week across all four libraries—the others are located at the Westminster, Pecos and Clear Creek G-Line stations, respectively—and she checks on them weekly to ensure that the stock hasn’t run low.

Biefel gathers books from local book rescues and says that community members also donate to the libraries.

Shelley Cook, a District L RTD Board Member, said she found out about the libraries while riding the Gold Line one day and was thrilled.

“It was just delightful, getting off the train and saying, ‘Woah, what’s this?’ She’d done it on her own, I didn’t know if she had gotten in touch with RTD,” Cook said.

By that time, Biefel had established a Twitter account for the Gold Strike library (@StrikeLittle), so Cook reached out through the platform.

Biefel and Cook started working on expanding the project, which led to the creation of Little Free Libraries at Westminster, Pecos and Clear Creek stations.

Cook praised Biefel’s work and said that the project has helped her own reading.

“Anything I can do to help her do what (Biefel) does, I’m game for.

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Cook credits Biefel curation skills, which include stocking particular kinds of books she thinks would be relevant to RTD riders and maintaining a stock of essential supplies.

“She thinks more broadly about what a library is. It’s a resource center, it’s not just for books. There’s a pretty good group of those who are homeless that go to U.S. and

Sheridan. She started stocking them with masks, hygiene supplies,” Cook said.

For her part, Biefel calls the libraries her ‘most beloved art project’ because of the civic good that comes from them. She and Cook are looking to expand the project to other newsstands along RTD stops and just need more volunteer stewards to oversee new Little Free Libraries.

“I would love for the project to expand to all of the newspaper boxes.

RTD paid for these things, they’re really neat boxes, they should be used. And RTD now has — when I started RTD didn’t really have a process for how it’s going to work — but now we have a foundation for how we can use these Little Free Libraries,” Biefel said.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals City and County Public Notice CORRECTION NOTICETHIS NOTICE SERVES AS A CORRECTION TO THE NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST THE RELEASE OF FUNDS PUBLISHED ON MARCH 10, 2022 NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST THE RELEASE OF FUNDS March 17, 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 April 4, 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. The work includes the removal of existing pedestrian pole lights, the trenching/running of new underground wires and installation of new pedestrian pole lights.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Arvada, Colorado has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) 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 may submit written comments on the ERR 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.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION 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 State’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.

OBJECTIONS TO THE RELEASE OF FUNDS The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Arvada’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are made on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Arvada, Colorado; (b) the City of Arvada, Colorado has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before the approval of a release of funds by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; or (d) another Federal agency, acting pursuant to 40 CFR part 1504, has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Katy Burke, CPD Region VIII Director, at CPD_COVID-19OEEDEN@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact CPD_COVID-19OEE-DEN@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Mr. Mark G. Deven, City Manager Legal Notice No. 413507 First Publication: March 17, 2022 SEcond Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice The Legacy-Arvada Partners, LP will submit an application to the Colorado Division of Housing (DOH). The purpose of this application is to request $1,850,000 to develop 74 units of rental homes at 5430 W. 64th Ave., Arvada CO. The request of funding from DOH is to benefit persons with low and moderate incomes by increasing the availability of affordable housing in Arvada. It is not the intent to cause displacement from any existing housing; however, if persons are displaced from their existing residences reasonable housing alternatives shall be offered.

All interested persons are encouraged to contact the applicant for further information. Written comments should be sent to 209 S. 19th St., Suite 100, Omaha NE 68102 or blucas@cstonellc.net and will be forwarded to DOH for consideration during the application process.

Members of the public may request a public meeting and should arrange a request with the Applicant. Applicant shall post notice of meeting (Date, Time, and Location) to ensure other members of the public are aware of meeting. If reasonable accommodations are needed for persons attending the public meeting, please contact the Applicant.

Legal Notice No. 413502 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Jeffco Transcript and the Arvada Press PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission scheduled for April 5, 2022 at 6:15 p.m., Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider the rezoning for Howard Ranch, generally located at 14760 W 64th Ave, from a RA- Residential/Agriculture District to a R6 – Residential 6 District. Members of the public may attend. To submit written public comment to be considered by the Commission, email comments to cedboardsandcommission@arvada.org by 5 p.m. on 4/4/2022. Additional information can be obtained from https://www.arvadapermits.org/etrakit3/search/ project.aspx?activityno=DA2021-0097.

CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ Patricia Connell, Secretary Legal Notice No. 413508 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

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PUBLIC NOTICE The development of a City park on Garrison Street, between Ralston Rd. and W 57th Avenue, where design and construction efforts are being led by AURA, has used The Garrison Street Paseo as the internal working name for the park while it is being designed. A resolution authorizing the naming of the city park located on Garrison Street between Ralston Road and W. 57th Avenue “The Garrison Street Paseo” has been initiated as part of the March 21, 2022 City Council Agenda. The Garrison Street Paseo has been the working name of this park for the past two years, and this was the name used during the neighborhood meetings and meetings with the Community Gardeners. The name was generally well received and has been used to reference this project.

The City Council Policy on Naming and Renaming Public Spaces and Facilities was reviewed at a City Council Workshop on September 23, 2019. After following up on a few comments and concerns received from citizens and others, the policy was adopted by the City Council on January 11, 2021. Per this Policy, public comments will be received via email at the address below as well as in-person at the March 21, 2022 City Council meeting. If you have questions, please call the number provided below.

City of Arvada Vibrant Community & Neighborhoods 8101 Ralston Rd. 3rd Floor Arvada, CO 80002 ddelay@arvada.org 720-898-7391 Legal Notice No. 413510 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice 2021 Project Based Vouchers Request for Applications Public Notice of Awards Round 1: Application Due Date: October 18, 2021 Vance Street Flats 7355 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 7 units Legal Notice No. 413509 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Second Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS HASKINS STATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2022, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for Haskins Stations Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates for the District are declared elected by acclamation: Christian M. Janke: Until May 2025 Christopher Elliott: Until May 2025 Corey Elliott: Until May 2025 /s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Kristin B. Tompkins, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000

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Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS HANCE RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2022, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for Hance Ranch Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Charles Regan Hauptman: Until May 2025 Matthew G. Cavanaugh: Until May 2025 Jill Gundlach: Until May 2025 Guillaume Pouchot: Until May 2023 The following office remains vacant:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Westown Metropolitan District, Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected: Barbara Greene: until the next regular election (May 2, 2023) Vacant: until the next regular election (May 2, 2023) Vacant: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025) Vacant: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025) DATED: March 10, 2022 /s/ Lisa A. Jacoby Designated Election Official for the Westown Metropolitan District c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254 Phone: 303-592-4380

VACANT: Until May 2023 /s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Kristin B. Tompkins, Esq.

Legal Notice No. 413514 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript and the Arvada Press

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS SABELL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Legal Notice No. 413498 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 2, Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2022, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for Sabell Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Matthew G. Cavanaugh: Until May 2025 Julie Pero: Until May 2025 Charles Regan Hauptman: Until May 2025 The following office remains vacant:

The following candidates are declared elected:

VACANT: Until May 2023

Vacant: until the next regular election (May 2, 2023) Vacant: until the next regular election (May 2, 2023) Vacant: until the next regular election (May 2, 2023) Audrey Spaen: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025) Matthew Smith: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025)

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

DATED: March 9, 2022 /s/ Lisa A. Jacoby Designated Election Official for the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 2 c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254 Phone: 303-592-4380 Legal Notice No. 413512 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022

Contact Person for the District: Kristin B. Tompkins, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No. 413500 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Arvada Press

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