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As birthrates slow and the population ages, forecasts from Colorado State Demographer Elizabeth Garner spell trouble down the line for the Jefferson County business community. In an effort to combat potential personnel, housing and childcare shortages, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce announced the B.O.L.D. 2026 campaign at Social Capitol on Aug. 25. The campaign seeks to raise $2.275 million by 2026, of which $2.1 million has already been secured, according to Arvada Chamber of Commerce President Kami Welch.

Arvada Mayor Marc Williams announced that the City of Arvada will commit $500,000 to the program, a decision city council unanimously supported.Theinitiative seeks to address four key areas; growing talent to meet stafﬁng needs of employers, increasing the area’s stock of workforce housing, increasing childcare capacity for workers and strengthening the business environment.

With Chef Keenan Cameron STiX Crafthouse brings Ball Arena atmosphere

“Our mission as an organization is to solve the most critical issues plaguing the community,” Welch said. “We have four goals in the B.O.L.D. initiative. These are wellvetted; we used a data-informed approach… There are multiple stakeholders and audiences that will beneﬁt from this.” Welch said that the chamber’s team would be “calling elected ofﬁcials more” and submitting grant applications in order to maintain the area as a “favorable place to do

“Shot, goal!” The foghorn blares, the siren sounds, and 20,000 raucous fans rise to their feet in celebration. A scene familiar to hockey fans who’ve cheered an Avalanche goal at Ball Arena will be coming to Olde Town Arvada on Sept. 9 when STiX Crafthouse opens its doors for the ﬁrstFoundedtime. by Jake Gross and Erin Beaudoin, STiX seeks to combine two things close to its founders’ hearts; the in-game atmosphere of an Avalanche game and craft beer. The pair met after Gross posted in an Avalanche fan Facebook group proposing to open an Avs-themed bar and Beaudoin responded.

PHOTO BY RYLEE DUNN Hockey bar inspired by Avalanche in-game experience set to open Sept. 9 BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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As the Jefferson County Public School Board mulls Superintendent Tracy Dorland’s recommendation to close 16 elementary schools in the district, 422 full-time staff members — including 188 classroom teachers — face uncertainty about their job prospects within the district after the 2022-2023 school year. The board will vote on Dorland’s recommendation on Nov. 10. If the recommendation is passed, the 16 schools would close at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year. The district is working with its associations — the Jefferson County Educators Association and the Jeffco Education Support Professionals Association — to help staff

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From left: Head Chef Keenan Cameron, Co-owner Jake Gross and Sous Chef Troy Sanchez.

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The craft house seeks to have 25 to 30 employees and holds 270 people inside and out, according to Gross, who said a lot of people walked into the bar during renovations to inquire about work.

September 8, 20222 Arvada Press heading up the dining options — a slate of what Gross calls “upscale bar food — and 20 taps including Four Noses’ Raspberry Blond and Odell’s ‘Good Behavior,’ STiX seeks to be every hockey fan’s favorite place to watch an Avalanche game. STiX held a soft opening on Sept. 3 and scheduled its grand opening for Sept. 9. The craft house is located at 5777 Olde Wadsworth Blvd R100 in Arvada, the former site of The Flying Pig. Gross — who fell in love with hockey when his mom took him to an Avalanche game about a decade ago — said the idea for STiX came from a brainstorming session Gross had when he felt unsure about what to do with his life. “I was kind of thinking to myself, ‘What do I want to do with life?’” Gross said. “And I was trying to fi nd a niche in the market that wasn’t tapped into yet and then also, ‘How can I combine most of my favorite things in one?’“So, I made a list of about 80 things that I liked — fi shing, camping, the outdoors, swimming, climbing, hockey, craft beer — all of that kind of stuff, and I tried to link as many as I possibly could,” Gross continued. “Having that hockey concept was a big thing for me. And tying in the craft beer to that was the big game changer.” Gross said he feels like there isn’t really a good hockey bar in the area. He said that he and Beaudoin went to local breweries to sample in order to decide what craft beer to offer. He added that the in-game experience is, to him, what makes people fall in love with hockey, which is why STiX will try to bring that feel to Arvada. “A big part of what the concept here is, it’s bringing the stadium to you,” Gross said. “And I really feel like the stadium is where people get attached. If you ever go to a hockey game, it’s not just the game that you’re watching — it’s the environment you’re in, it’s the excitement, it’s the crowd, it’s the food, it’s the smell; it’s the vibe, essentially.”Tothatend, Cameron will serve “fi ne, upscale” stadium food including French dip sandwiches, cheesesteaks, nachos, jumbo hot dogs and beer-infused offerings such as a pale ale whiskey caramel and a beer cheese.

“Our goal is to open up a location in every hockey city around the U.S. and Canada,” Gross said. “We’re starting here; we’re Avalanche fans, and we’re going to kind of cater STiX across the world as, when you go to Dallas we’ll have a Dallas bar, when you go to North Carolina we’ll have a Hurricane’s bar, and we’ll still be resembling STiX, but it’s like STiX hockey town bar.” Gross added that he’s excited to be part of the Olde Town business

“I’m excited to be a good part of this community and get to know all the locals in the area,” Gross said. “I’ve gotten to know our fellow neighbors here quite well. I think what we’re offering here is a much-needed, different vibe that Colorado has been screaming for and it’s time.”

“A lot of our employees have actually walked in curious about this place, like, ‘I love hockey, do you have any openings?’” Gross said. “We’ve hired a lot of people just from them walking in.” Gross said he hopes to open a STiX location in every hockey market in the U.S. and Canada. He added that while he hadn’t been to Olde Town Arvada before checking out the site, he fell in love immediately thanks to the feel and atmosphere of the area.

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This annual tour of solar and otherwise sustainably built homes may seem like a one-day event — the first Saturday of each October — but it also includes educational presentations.Herearea couple September events that you may want to attend in preparation for the tour itself: Wed., September 14, 7pm, Bill LucasBrown of Helio Home, “Electrify your Life / Electrify your Home!” 17695 South Golden Road, Golden. Free and open to the public. Wed., September 21, 7 pm, Paul Kriescher, “How Durability and Sustainability Can Save Your Home: The story behind one family’s home in the Marshall Fire burn area,” 17695 South Golden Road, Golden. Free and open to the public

You'll feel a part of Colorado's mining history in this historic home at 2056 Wall Street, a short walk from historic downtown Idaho Springs. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths and is connected to public water and sewer. It was recently refurbished by the seller, who has owned it as a rental for 19 years. Expect visits by big horn sheep as you enjoy the view of the mountainside from a large backyard deck. A new boiler was installed this year, and a 1.2-kW solar system reduces the home’s electric bill. The tree sculpture in front yard (see picture) is by local artist Dave Shelton. Take a guided video tour at www.IdahoSpringsBungalow.info to fully appreciate this fine mountain home, then come to the open house on Sunday, Sept. 11, 11am to 1pm.

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“All of you should be panicking when you see this because everyone will compete for those young adults,” Garner said. Garner also touched on housing issues. She stated that Colorado has the 12th highest median income in the country but the fourth highest median home value. 126,000 fewer housing units were built in the state from 2010 to 2020 than in the previous decade.

“Typically, what we see over time is job growth drives migration,” Garner said. “A job is a person. A housing unit is where that job sleeps at night. It’s really hard to be pro-job growth and anti-people.“We’reslowing down,” Garner continued. “We’re still growing, so we’re still needing to know where to put people, but the growth rate is slowing. How do we provide goods and services when we’re ﬂ attening out? How do we continue to thrive when we see downward pressure? Everyone is important and essential. We can’t leave anyone behind. Make sure everyone counts, everyone has a place to live.” Welch said the remaining 33% of the funding sought from the B.O.L.D. initiative will come from the private sector.

The family I grew up in several decades ago was probably considered average or typical. Mom and Dad were married, and he was the breadwinner, with Mom staying home until the youngest (me) was out of elementary school and she could go to work as a secretary or sales clerk. We had one car, a station wagon, and we had family dinners every night. We had one TV and watched the same broadcast channels as everyone else. I started mowing lawns to earn money, buying gas for 30 cents per gallon. We lived in suburbia and Dad worked downtown. We moved often but always during the summer because of school calendars. I wasn’t tuned in to real estate, but I do remember Mom and Dad buying a 90-acre farm in upstate New York for $35,000. Life was simpler and we were a much more homogeneous country. Divorce was not just uncommon, it was shameful, and I didn’t learn about other sexual preferences and gender identities until I was an adult. Guns and abortion weren’t issues. Life in America (and the world) has sure changed, hasn’t it?

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What a home represents to people has also changed — a lot. And the choices available to buyers has diversified accordingly. Some people might seek out gated communities, while others want the mingling and excitement of urban living. As we Baby Boomers have aged, many of us have gravitated to 55+ communities, which range from independent living to assisted living and nursing care. Our values, like our politics, have also diversified. Some buyers, like Rita and me, care greatly about sustainability and net zero energy, while others do not. Families with children care greatly about schools, and their moves are guided by what’s best for the children. The rest of us grumble about paying high property taxes for schools when we don’t have a personal need for them. As a Realtor serving whoever calls upon me, I enjoy discovering what is meaningful to different buyers and working to help them achieve their ideal living situation. Being open minded is a core value for any real estate professional.

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PHOTO BY RYLEE DUNN Arvada Mayor Marc Williams speaks at the B.O.L.D. 2026 campaign kicko event. COURTESY OF ARVADA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Arvada Press 3September 8, 2022 business.”Garnergave a presentation at the kickoff event which detailed a declining under-18 population as a result of a slowing birthrate.

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As reported by Fast Company, the report “finds that the IRA’s main rebates and tax credits could bring electrification and energy-efficiency upgrades to millions of homes. In total, the bill’s new rebates and expansions of existing tax credits will create more than $23 billion in funding to electrify homes, upgrade heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment, and develop entirely new buildings that meet the highest federal standards for efficient energy use.”

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Staffing needs created by consolidations will be determined after the choice enrollment period which begins on Dec. 6, after which the district will determine where staffing is needed.

Eloe said that the district will offer staff opportunities to gain endorsements for “hard-to-staff areas” at no cost to them. She explained that special education and secondary math and science teachers are the hardest positions to fill in the district right now, and the district would pay for staff to get special education endorsements to make them more competitive in the hiring process.

members navigate employment opportunities.Thedistricthas about 3,600 classroom teachers and currently has 410 job openings — 103 of which are teacher positions; 89 JCEA positions and 14 pre-school positions — but is anticipating an increased staffing need if the consolidation plan comes to fruition, according to Jeffco Public Schools Communications Executive Director Kimberly Eloe. Eloe said that the hiring process for staff members displaced by the consolidations will be different for probationary and nonprobationaryNon-probationaryfaculty.staff are those in good standing with the district while probationary staff members are those who have not completed the three years needed to complete the induction process for licensure or who have a performance improvement plan from the“Asdistrict.theJCEA agreement outlines, non-probationary teachers will have employment for one year following the displacement process,” Eloe said. “And they’ll be prioritized for interviews during the hiring process. And our educators can choose to seek ongoing mutual consent positions rather than just being placed into a position for one year. So, they could basically apply for a different position in the district, go through that hiring process and beNon-probationarychosen.” staff members who do not seek ongoing mutual consent positions will be placed into an open position within the district, Eloe said. Probationary teachers will need to seek mutual consent positions, Eloe said. If they cannot find one, they’ll be out of a job. “If probationary teachers are unable to secure a mutual consent position, they will be nonrenewed at the conclusion of this 2022-2023 school year,” Eloe said. “And so the difference being that a non-probationary teacher, if they go through mutual consent positions and they do not find one, they would be guaranteed a placement and a position for the 2023-2024 school year whereas a probationary teacher would just be non-renewed if they’re unable to seek a mutual consent position.”Eloe said that the district is con-

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JCEA President Brooke Williams said that while the idea has been floated by the district, no decisions have been made.

sidering holding an internal-only hiring period between the Nov. 10 school board decision and the district’s normal hiring process for the 2023-2024 school year, which usually begins in February. Eloe said that hiring period would seek to keep displaced staff members in“WeJeffco.really do believe here in Jeffco that we already employ the best and brightest educators in our state,” Eloe said. “And we really want to do everything possible to retain them within Jeffco public schools and to work collaboratively so they can achieve their career goals and aspirations in this process as well.”

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BY MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN Ozone is the toxic air pollutant that has a lot of smart people on the Front Range really befuddled right now.Colorado is making big cuts to greenhouse gases, mainly by closing coal-fired power plants even faster than expected. New laws, and old cars switched out for new ones, have made steep cuts to the amount of nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compounds emitted in the nine northern Front Range counties. But we’ve been getting worse, not better, in the past few years on ozone, that asthma-inducing gas cooked up by a combination of nitrogen oxide, volatile organic com pounds, hot sunlight and wildfire smoke. We’ve had 38 Ozone Action Alert Days called already this year, with more to come before tempera tures cool Rememberoff.that the EPA has now set the limit of average ozone at 70 parts per billion. And since we are regularly hitting ozone measure ments into the 80s, the EPA is about to formally declare us in “severe” nonattainment of their limits. Here’s a chart that shows where we’ve gone lately on ozone, in the zigzagging black line trending up, and where EPA says we need to be, below the green and red lines: What can be done? The Regional Air Quality Council, charged with drawing up a plan to get below 70 ppb but with no power to enforce its proposals, put the dilemma in a chart for the Air Quality Control Commission, which does hold actual power to make law. The northern Front Range “back ground” ozone level starts at 48.6 ppb, RAQC says. An at-a-glance view of why it’s been so difficult for the northern Front Range to cut its ozone produc tion back below EPA limits. Our background ozone starts high, and the biggest places to cut elsewhere are partially walled off by special interests and consumer habits. (Re gional Air Quality Council) This is a favorite point of the oil and gas industry, which says it has already done a lot to tighten up its ozone and greenhouse gas-causing emissions. Should they be penalized for high background levels, trade groups ask? This background is made up of ozone blown here from Chinese coal plants, Los Angeles smog, wildfires, and even volatile organic compounds given off by “woody vegetation.” (Yes, we too thought woody vegetation was a good thing. But some plants have a mean streak, apparently.) There’s nothing we can do about that background amount, really, except pray for rain and fewer wild fires. And as the RAQC pointed out, metro Denver provides some of the “background” ozone for points east when prevailing winds blow that way. Apologies to Kansas City, but then you get the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes.So,what’s the next biggest chunk of ozone we can knock off? Back to you, oil and gas industry. Still a big target. At 8.6 ppb of that 70-ppb limit, regulators are likely to ask the industry to do more. Some environmental groups are promot ing a summer pause on oil and gas exploration and production on the northern Front Range. Meanwhile, you drivers in your humble Toyota or Chrysler, did you think you were innocent? Cars and trucks are next on the ozoneproducing chart, at 6.8 ppb. And the Great Switch-Out to cleaner elec tric vehicles is a very slow trickle compared to the EPA’s deadline for reducing ozone. So all of us driving fossil-fuel powered cars, or demand ing that fossil fuel-powered trucks deliver us nice packages, will have

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September 8, 20226 Arvada Press to contribute at some point. Recently came the news that California is just going to ban gasoline cars altogether by 2035. We work on this for years, and California just tweets it out. Colorado has already adopted clean electric vehicle standards modeled after California, and in 2023 will likely pass clean truck standards modeled the same way. Will there be new pressure, given the size of California’s car market and influence, to speed up Colorado’sAnothertransition?category is an example of how tricky all this is: “Lawn & Garden.” Smoke-spewing two-cycle engines like lawn mowers and gas leaf blowers are a prime target of RAQC and other regulators. Some places are banning them. Others want expansive buyback or trade-in programs in favor of clean electric models. But that kind of legislation couldn’t even pass a Democraticcontrolled Colorado statehouse this year.While the next step may not be obvious, RAQC executive director Mike Silverstein said, staring at this chart is a place to start. “It’s more information that helps us say, where do we want to spend our time,” he said.Finally, we present the ozone and emissions chart that is a true puzzle, so complicated (yet so colorful!) that the RAQC can’t help but return to it in its presentations to air pollution policymakers. shows that baffles even the experts is that some of the key emissions that help create ozone are trending steadily downward. Daily nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compounds have steadily declined since 2010, according to the RAQC. Then look at the orange boxes with the 70s and 80s inside. Those are average ozone readings in parts per billion at key monitoring sites. Remember, the northern Front Range needs to get steadily down below 70 ppb in the next few years if it wants to avoid even more EPAmandated sanctions. Those orange boxes are trending up. One reason for that is another factor on the chart, the burnt orange line of Daily Vehicle Miles Traveled. We may be driving ever-more-clean miles.Even with clean vehicle standards, Silverstein notes when presenting this chart, by the time everybody retires an older, dirtier vehicle, “you’re 10 or 20 years into the future time by the time you see the real emission benefits, because people like their cars, and they’re expensive, and they drive them and they hold on to them until it’s time to tradeAndup.”what about climate change, policymakers want to know? Are hotter and sunnier days on the Front Range, with average temperatures demonstrably creeping upward, also making those ozone numbers worse and negating the ozone,” Silverstein said, adding that National Jewish Health is conducting some of the best research to prove it. Laughing that the researchers “will kill me” for summarizing too breezily, Silverstein said, “it’s a couple of parts per billion penalty for a warming climate.” As these charts cumulatively show, just a couple of parts per billion is, scientifically speaking, a lot. 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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Colorado voters will have a chance in November to weigh in on the state’s long-running alcohol-policy war.The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office announced Friday that three ballot measures that would change booze policy in the state — including one that would let grocery stores sell wine — have qualified for the November ballot after their supporters collected a sufficient number of voter signatures. The following measures qualified: • Initiative 96, which would open the door for liquor retailers to be able to open an unlimited number of stores in Colorado starting in 2037.•Initiative 121, which would let retailers who have a license to sell beer, such as grocery stores, also sell wine.•Initiative 122, which would let third-party services deliver alcohol. A fourth alcohol-policy measure, Initiative 135, which would have required local approval for liquor license changes in an effort to slow down grocery stores’ ability to begin selling wine in addition to beer, failed to make the ballot after its supporters didn’t turn in the signatures they had collected. Millions of dollars are already being spent in support of initiatives 96, 121 and 122, including nearly $2 million from U.S. Rep. David Trone and his brother, Robert, who own the national Total Wine & More chain. The Trones are supporting Initiative 96, which would let Total Wine open more stores in Colorado. Right now, liquor retailers are allowed to open only three stores in Colorado. Total Wine has two Colorado stores and will soon open a third. Small retail liquor stores are fiercely opposed to the measure. Already on the ballot was Initiative 58, a measure to decriminalize and regulate the use of “magic” mushrooms, and Initiative 31, a measure asking voters to reduce the state income tax rate to 4.4% from 4.55%.Additionally, Initiative 108 qualified for the ballot last week. It would divert 0.1% of taxable income from the general fund to the state affordable housing fund, which would represent about $270 million in its first year. While taxes wouldn’t be raised under the proposal, the amount of money available for Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights refunds would be reduced by whatever is set aside for the housingThefund.legislature referred two statutory measures to the ballot this year, including one that would reduce state income tax deductions for people with higher incomes and use the savings to provide free K-12 school meals for all students. The other would require detailed information about how ballot measures changing the income tax rate would impact various income brackets to be more prominently displayed to voters. 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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Renters too support Jeffco Schools without voluntarily receiving any benefit because their children are in private schools. With the passage of time, the number of children outside of the influence of public schools will grow. That is in part because of the dissatisfaction with public schools that is already held. If a business continues to lose customers to the competition that loss would prompt that business to reexamine its model in an attempt to find out what it is doing wrong. When that business is a government entity like the IRS then the entity’s monopoly allows it the luxury of ignoring any dissatisfaction. Public schools do not possess a monopoly like the IRS but they do seem to act like it. This is a foolish long term strategy that will cause the public schools to lose more pupils to private. What happens to public schools when 50%of school age children nationwide are not enrolled in them? What happens to Jeffco schools when 50 percent of school age children are not enrolled in them? It may seem preposterous to think of outcomes like what I just stated. It will take time for both of these assertions to come to pass but they will if dissatisfaction with public schools remains and more controversy feeds that unhappiness. Those with control over public schools need to realize a tipping point does indeed exist for both parents and taxpayers. Solutions like tuition tax credits and letting money appropriated for a child’s education follow that child whether they are in public or private schools could come to pass with enough children outside of the public school system. The tipping point will come unless a dramatic turn around occurs.

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What about America’s social fabric? According to a poll taken this summer by the New York Times, a majority of Americans surveyed now believe that our political system is too divided to solve the nation’s problems. The non-proﬁ t Gun Violence Archive has documented 429 mass shootings so far this year in America, with “mass shootings” deﬁ ned as at least four people killed or injured.

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J ust about every video game, young adult novel and buzzworthy streaming series agree that we need to prepare for a post-apocalyptic world. Up ahead, around a sharp curve or off a cliff, it is waiting—The Apocalypse. Maybe not “the complete fi nal destruction of the world,” but certainly “an event involving destruction or damage on an awesome or catastrophic scale,” to quote the two defi nitions in the Oxford Online Dictionary. Not yet, but soon. This has me wondering: How will we know when we move from pre- to post-apocalypse? This summer, my hometown in southern Oregon was crushed under a heat dome, sweltering in triple-digit temperatures. A fi re across the state line ignited and within 24 hours exploded to become California’s largest wildfi re this year so far.The two mountain lakes that provide water to our valley orchards and vineyards are at 2% and 6% full, that is, 98% and 94% empty. Last year, an even more severe heat dome pushed temperatures in normally cool Seattle and Portland to record-shattering levels, wildfi res burned more than a million acres in Oregon and 2000-year-old giant sequoias perished in fi res of unprecedented severity in California’s Sierra Nevada.Catastrophic extremes are becoming normal. The Great Salt Lake is at the lowest level ever withColoradohasmega-droughtdustspawningrecorded,toxicstorms.AshriveledtheRiver,thebeginning of major cutbacks in water deliveries to Arizona and Nevada. Elsewhere in the West, fl ooding devastated Yellowstone National Park in June, collapsing roads and leading to the evacuation of over 10,000Wideningvisitors.our view, Dallas is currently inundated with what is described as a “1,000-year” fl ooding event, following similar fl ooding disasters in Las Vegas, St. Louis and Kentucky earlier this summer. Across the Atlantic, Europe was scorched by the highest temperatures ever recorded this summer, triggering massive wildfi res, the collapse of a glacier in Italy and over 10,000 heat-related deaths. India, China and Japan experienced record heat waves this year. I could go on, but no doubt you have read the news, too, about

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I admit this is a staggering list of “damage on an awesome or catastrophic scale,” but I’m not ready to declare myself a citizen of the post-apocalypse. We don’t have to live there. Instead, let’s accept that humanity and the whole planet are “apocalypse-adjacent.”

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The apocalypse is before us and we can see it clearly. But the world is not yet Humanruined.beings do have this redeeming and also infuriating trait: We are at our most creative and cooperative when it is almost too late. We can — we must — pull each other back from the brink. To fail is to condemn our children to live in the hellscape of a dystopian video game. As they will tell you, that is no place to be.

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ublic education is a huge topic in our county and it deserves a bit of a closer examination. When I went to the Jeffco Schools webpage, I discovered that Jefferson County Schools serve 69,000 students. Naturally I wondered how many school age children there are in Jefferson County. According to US Census Data Quick Facts, there were approximately 580,000 people living in Jeffco as of July 1, 2021. Of that amount as of the same date, 18.9% were under the age of 18, and 4.8% of Jeffco is under the age of 5. That means there are roughly 81,700 school age children in Jefferson County. Of that amount, 12,700 children in Jefferson County either attend a private school, are homeschooled or for whatever reason are unschooled. As an aside, it can be credibly estimated that almost 30% of school age children nationwide are outside of the influence of public schools if you include the children who attend charter schools in that figure.That is about 15.5% of all school age children in Jefferson County. For whatever reason the parents or guardians of these children are dissatisfied enough to not utilize Jeffco schools and they make the financial and personal sacrifices necessary to ensure that their child gets a quality education. If they are a property owner, their property taxes help to support Jeffco Schools despite their choice not to avail themselves of county schools. If they rent, then their landlord has calculated the amount of property tax they will have to pay into the rental price.

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Closely related is the global extinction crisis, with over a million species at risk by the end of this century. Bird populations in the United States have collapsed by one-third in the past 50 years, and the world’s most diverse ecosystems, including tropical rainforests and coral reefs, could largely disappear in coming decades.

Let’s also not forget the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed at least 6.46 million people worldwide and sickened 597 million. That pandemic shows no sign of ending as the virus continues to evolve new variants. Meanwhile, the new global health emergency of monkeypox has been declared. And polio, once eliminated in this country, is back, thanks to people who aren’t vaccinated.

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Meanwhile, the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade has led to a rapid and stark division of the country into states that permit abortions versus those that outlaw it. Republicans and Democrats increasingly live in separate media universes, with both sides concerned about the possibility of a civil war.

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“The Chisels Are Calling” screening at Harkins Theater The fi lm “The Chisels Are Calling” will have its Colorado premiere at the theaterArvadaHarkinsmovieduring the Archtop Festival. According to provided information, this documentary featuring David Grisman, Ben Harper, Mark Knopfl er and others, is a profi le of John Monteleone, one of the world’s greatest guitar builders and a living artist on permanent exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of“OverArt. 60 hours of music and more than 30 different workshops and clinics will be hosted by various local businesses in Olde Town Arvada, all within walking distance, creating the most unique guitar-focused music festival in the world,” Henriksen said. For all the details on the festival, visit www.archtopfestival. com.

F or me, autumn sounds like acoustic guitars. It’s something about their warmth and crispness, but also their fragility. And if you’re the type of person who spends a lot of time thinking about the characteristics of guitars, you’re going to want to be in Olde Town Arvada this weekend.FromFriday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 11, the city will host the International Archtop Guitar Music Festival , which includes the well-known Blue Guitar exhibit. The archtop guitar is one of the most difﬁ cult to build and has been traditionally used by jazz musicians before being embraced by players in all genres.

We need milkweed Nearly everyone has heard about the plight of the Monarch butterfly. The National Wildlife Federation reports that the Monarch population has declined ninety percent since 1960 due primarily to loss of habitat. The World Wildlife Foundation reports that International Union for Conservation of Nature has classified the Monarch as “endangered.” Because Monarch caterpillars feed EXCLUSIVELY on the leaves of the Milkweed plant, conservation and governmental groups across North America encourage the planting of milkweed except, wait for it, the Town of Arvada! Arvada classifies milkweed as a weed that must be cut down to a maximum height of twelve inches. Thankfully I live in unincorporated Jeffco, so the pronouncements of Arvada bureaucrats are nothing more than a rich source of amusement and I will continue my efforts to cultivate my milkweed patch.

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The festival will take over Olde Town, with events happening at venues ranging from the Olde Town Pickin’ Parlor and Silver Vines to the Hilton Garden Inn and Harkins Movie Theater.

“For one weekend in September, Olde Town Arvada will become the center of the archtop guitar universe,” festival organizer Peter Henriksen said in a provided statement. “This unique music festival is the only one of its kind and features more than 30 of the world’s premier guitar builders showcasing their work, along with world-class players, teachers and clinicians offering workshops andThereconcerts.”willbe a mixture of free and paid events for visitors to select from. Some of the activities include:TheBlue Guitar Collection at Olde Town Pickin’ Parlor, 7515 GrandviewAccordingAve.toprovided information, this is the ﬁ rst time the entire collection has ever been on display outside of the Smithsonian and it will be the ﬁ rst time half a dozen or so of the original guitar builders will be reunited with their guitars. In 1995, famed guitar collector Scott Chinery commissioned 22 of the world’s premier luthiers to build a blue archtop guitar. As part of the festival, audience members can check out a performance and discussion forum with the attending luthiers whose work is a part of this collection.

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A pair of Latin jazz concerts with the CJRO Sextet Summer might be cooling off (theoretically, at least) but the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra Sextet is heating things up with two evenings of Latin jazz — one in Northglenn and the other in Parker. “Samba and Mambo — It’s a Latin Fiesta with the CJRO Sextet” will be held at the Parsons Theatre in Northglenn, 1 E. Memorial Parkway, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9. And “An Evening of Latin Jazz” will be hosted at The Schoolhouse , 19650 Mainstreet, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16.The group is made of some of the metro area’s best musicians, so these performances will be to gather in Arvada

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Calling members of Congress to pass suicide prevention legislation September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As a volunteer advocate with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, I am calling on my members of Congress to pass legislation to prevent suicides and support crisis care.The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline must be sustainably funded so that conﬁdential, voluntary services by trained counselors are accessible. H.R.7116, the 988 Implementation Act, would provide federal funding and guidance to states for 988 crisis services across the nation. An alternative to 911 for mental health crises, 988 connects callers to Lifeline centers. These centers deescalate 98% of crisis calls without dispatching emergency services. Well-resourced crisis support systems can connect callers with local resources, including someone to talk to (call centers), someone to respond (mobile crisis teams), and somewhere to go (crisis stabilization centers). We must ensure that every state has the capacity to provide comprehensive crisis response services to help save lives. For more information, go to afsp.

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Gary Lynn Gosage, 79, of Arvada,CO, passed away on Aug. 27th in his home. Gary went to high school at Arvada High and graduated in 1961. He went on to earn a Bachelor degree at Regis University. He began his career in law enforcement in 1964 with the Denver Police Department where he served for 27 years. Gary was a member of El Jebel Shrine. He loved to travel and was an avid hobby artist. Gary is survived by his wife, Lanna, son Ron, daughter Amie and ve grandchildren Funeral services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospital For Children or charity of choice. e family wishes to extend their gratitude to their dear friends for all of the care and support they have received during this incredible ve month journey.

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Symbol for a mission For Marc Corona, who runs Mango Tree Coffee in Englewood, mangoes serve as a form of expression for the business’ larger mission.Abranch of MANNA Worldwide — a global nonproﬁt network that works with organizations in 50 countries — all proceeds from Mango Tree go back into MANNA’s efforts to ﬁght global poverty, which include building schools and food centers and expanding access to water, education and job opportunities.

Mango Mango Location: 1144 S Colorado Blvd, Denver Hours: noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday

Mango Tree partners with area churches and other organizations to provide packed lunches to Englewood Schools students, a complement to the district’s free and reduced lunch program.“We want to be an asset to the community,” Corona said, adding that the coffee shop also serves as a gathering space, much as its namesake mango tree did 20 years ago. “It’s cool to see the community have the same mindset as we do of ‘hey, we like to do things together.’”

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A vegetable plate — served at Odaa Ethiopian Restaurant — consisting of lentils curry, carrots, cabbage, potatoes, beets and salad served with injera bread.

Mango Tree Co ee Location: 3498 S Broadway, Englewood Hours: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday

Some of these come in the form of warm dishes, popular during the winter, Kao said. Others, such as bright green durian pancake rolls and purple-powdered taro cakes, present a unique and inviting option for customers — though these desserts are more subtle and savory compared with the reliable sweetness of the mango counterparts.

Mango House Location: 10180 E Colfax Ave, Aurora Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, closed Sunday

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For business owner Robert Kuo, who co-owns Mango Mango Desserts in Denver, bringing customers the tastes of Asia drove him to open his“Ishop.think people like to come to try new things,” said Kuo, who opened the store in 2019 alongside his business partner, Emma Mo. Founded in Flushing, New York, Mango Mango has since been franchised to several locations across the U.S. Kuo, who immigrated from Taiwan at age 5, said he fell in love with the business after first trying it in Flushing and sought to open one in Denver because, at the time, he saw no “truly Asian dessert places.” The dessert bar, offering roughly 30 meals and 20 drinks, imbues the sweet and citrus-like flavors of mango into nearly all its cuisine. The signature dessert is modeled after a traditional Hong Kong favorite and consists of mango ice cream, fresh fruit, juice and soba — edible starch pearls that Kuo said have been eaten “way, way, way before boba.” Mangoes, Kuo said, are “in every corner of Hong Kong,” and that dessert, in particular, is a beloved treat. “A lot of people like mango and I think it’s a perfect fit (for our shop),” Kuo said. Mango Mango offers a pallet of other sweet treats, some of which are inspired by more Western foods such as a layered crepe cake with mango cream filling or fresh-baked waffles drizzled with chocolate and cold mango chunks. And it’s not just mango that’s on the menu.

Corona said the coffee shop’s name harkens to a MANNA trip in 2002 when community members gathered under a mango tree in Kenya to discuss anti-poverty programs for the area.“As we’ve built Mango Tree, that’s the mindset that we have, creating a space where everybody feels welcome and can be a part of something bigger than themselves,” Corona said. Opened in June 2021, Mango Tree roasts its coffee in-house and offers a reliable cafe menu complete with espresso-based drinks, chai and teas.But one standout item is the mango shot, a blend of mango chunks, keﬁr — a fermented dairy product — and spices. “I think one of the main aspects that drives what we do is this sort of passion and drive to have fun,” Corona said. “Having a mango shot was just another way to create that experience forPeoplepeople.”are at the heart of Mango Tree’s ethos, Corona said, and outside of providing assistance to global poverty-ﬁghting efforts, the business also strives to be an advocate locally.

The shop also serves ﬂavors for other desserts that include matcha, durian and taro.

“I’d like to think we aren’t just preaching to the choir, with our restaurant-goers already loving refugees,” Parmar said. “I do think, occasionally, someone — adult or even a child — who has doubts towards foreigners is brought as part of a group, and their eyes are opened a bit when they are here. At least their mouths, or palates, are opened.”

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Burma — in 2019, said without Mango House “we wouldn’t exist.” Tan said he “wanted to introduce Burmese cuisine into the Denver area” and, through a patchwork of cooking education that included recipe books, online videos and tips from the Burmese community, he made that dream a reality. “I love Asian food, all kinds of Asian food,” Tan said. “When I hear that people like our food, that’s what makes me happy.” For Parmar, he hopes the food of Mango House can offer an invitation for Coloradans to explore something new and build relations with their immigrant neighbors.

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Emma Mo, a co-owner of Mango Mango in Denver, presents a plate of sticky rice and fresh mango at the store Aug. 23.

September 8, 202214 Arvada Press BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN Little has been consistent during the coronavirus pandemic in Colorado, but this has: Fall is COVID season.Inboth 2020 and 2021, as kids returned to classes and pumpkinspiced lattes emerged from their caffeinated hidey-holes, COVID cases began to rise in the state. By this time last year, reports of new coronavirus infections had already been climbing for more than a month. In 2020, infections began rising in the ﬁrst week of September. In both years, the trends peaked in November in Colorado, part of a mysterious seasonality to the rhythm of the virus.Butit’s possible that this year, just maybe, will defy the trend, said Dr. Jonathan Samet, the dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. Samet, who is part of a team that tracks data to create projections about the pandemic’s course, said he isn’t seeing any worrisome signs in the numbers he’s following.

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Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state epidemiologist, said last week the state is seeing “a sustained decline in cases.” The infections that are occurring are largely due to the omicron BA.5 variant, she said. But Colorado has seen newer variants pop up, as well. The state has conﬁrmed a smattering of infections from the BA.4.6 variant, and the BA.2.75 variant has been detected in wastewater samples, indicating it may be spreading, as well. Samet said those variants bear watching. But, so far, they haven’t shown signs of being monsters, he said.

“We really only have two falls under our belt,” Samet said. “I would be careful about generalizing.”

“Everything is going in the right direction,” he said. “Hospitalizations are down. Wastewater levels are down. Percent positivity (of COVID tests) is down. So as we head into the fall, we are in good shape.”

Fall is COVID season in Colorado

The reason Samet feels reasonably conﬁdent that these positive trends will continue is that the state has been taking a beating from the omicron gang of coronavirus variants for the past nine months and, before that, dealt with a punishing wave of infections caused by the delta variant.Those successive waves mean a lot of folks in Colorado have been exposed or been infected in the past year, giving the state a level of immunity that is also bolstered by new vaccinations for young kids and booster shots for older adults. In Samet’s view, that level of community immunity should be able to stave off the fall surge that Colorado saw in 2020 and 2021 — at least for a couple more months, if not“Wherelonger.the prediction becomes uncertain is when we look out beyond early to mid-October and the what-if a new variant arrives, which is always a concern,” Samet said. “We keep generating them.” Colorado reported about 6,200 new coronavirus infections last week, a decline of more than 1,000 cases from the week prior. There were 464 patients admitted to the hospital with coronavirus infections last week, down by about 4% from the weekAccordingbefore. to state data, 53% of those hospitalized with the virus are unvaccinated — though that number doesn’t tell the full story because only about 63% of the people currently in the hospital with COVID are there because of their COVID symptoms. The state does not provide a breakdown of the vaccination status of those in the hospital speciﬁcally due to COVID.

“There’s not a delta-type situation on the horizon right now,” he said, referencing the delta variant, which gained steam at this time last year.

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And Samet said there’s another reason for optimism this fall: Just because cases have surged the previous two years doesn’t mean they’re destined to again this year. Yes, as kids go back to school and cooler weather means people begin to move indoors more, opportunities for transmission increase. But there’s also a lot we don’t know about how and when COVID spreads. After all, while the pandemic seems interminable, our studying of COVID has been relatively brief.

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NUTRITION: Feeding the mind and body nutritionally is one more critical piece to the health and wellness puzzle. At Elk Run, our Director of Culinary Services not only addresses nutrition for our resident’s daily, but he also brings creativity and variety to the menu. The kitchen considers fiber, protein and fruits and vegetables as well as making sure everything is pleasing the palate. Meals can be as simple as bacon and eggs and they can get as interesting and sophisticated as beef tips with chimichurri and tri-colored cauliflower or roasted tenderloin with truffle, garlic mashed potatoes. Our culinary team specializes in scratch-made ethnic dishes ranging from Greek, Chinese, Italian, Classic American and more.

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CAREGIVING: Making sure all resident’s health and medical needs are met is our number one priority. Our caregivers genuinely care for our residents and this is demonstrated in the attentive and professional way they go about each day tending to our resident’s needs. This can be as simple as reminding residents it’s meal time or making them aware of activities taking place. Or, it can be as involved as medication management, helping some residents dress for the day or transfer from beds to chairs, etc.

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ACTIVITIES: We are extremely proud of our robust and creative activities program at Elk Run. Each day includes opportunities for exercise for both the body and mind. Morning exercise classes like cardio drumming and tai chi are very popular among residents. Other activities promote conversation and comradery among residents such as our men’s and women’s groups. A favorite among our residents is our weekly pet therapy. From dogs, to goats, to horse, we have had lots of four legged visitors come to enrich the lives of residents. Some of the beneﬁts of pet therapy include: increased self-esteem and conﬁdence, improved social skills, reduced risk of depression, lessened levels of anxiety and reduced feelings of loneliness. Other popular activities that are good for mind, body and spirit include: bingo, jeopardy, happy hour and live music.

At Elk Run, Health and Wellness are at the forefront of what we do every day. Our mission each day is to provide services that enhance the quality of life for residents. We accomplish this through many facets of daily life including: caregiving, daily activities and nutrition.

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7. MANAGE BLOOD SUGAR – Most of the food American eat turns into glucose, which is the sugar that the body uses as energy.

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1. EAT BETTER – According to the AHA, Americans should aim for an overall healthy eating pattern that includes whole foods, lots of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, nuts, seeds and cooking non-tropical oils such as olive and canola.

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Each year, the American Heart Association, or AHA, releases a checklist known as Life’s Essential 8. The list provides key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, which helps lower risk of heart diseases, stroke and other major health problems. In unveiling the 2022 list, the AHA had some new items and guidance for others, including new suggestions for diet and adding sleep. The Life’s Essential 8 list if comprised of two major areas –Health behaviors and health factors.

The study, done in conjunction with the American Heart Association, analyzed data from a National Health and SEE HEART HEALTH, P5

A chieving optimal heart health in the U.S. is not looking promising as Americans continue to lose ground. According to a recent study published by the American College of Cardiology, or ACC, only 6.8% of American adults have achieved optimal heart health. It breaks down ﬁ ve key areas that affect heart health:• sugar Blood pressure disease

4. GET HEALTHY SLEEP – Sleep is a new addition to the Essential 8 list in 2022. It is estimated that adults need 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Children require more through nighttime rest and naps.

8. MANAGE BLOOD PRESSURE – Keeping blood pressure within acceptable ranges can keep a person healthier longer. Levels less than 120/80 are optimal. High blood pressure is deﬁned as 130-139 for the top number and 80-89 for the bottom number. To learn more about the American Heart Association’s recommendations for maintaining a healthy heart and lifestyle, visit the website at heart.org.Toﬁndout what your heart score is currently, visit mlc.heart.org.

2. BE MORE ACTIVE – Adults should get 2.5 hours of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week. Kids should have 60 minutes every day, including play and structured activities.

The Essential 8 list includes:

3. QUIT TOBACCO –Use of inhaled nicotine delivery products, which includes traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaping, is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., according to AHA. This includes about a third of all death from heart disease. It is estimated that a third of all children between ages 3 and 11 in the U.S. are exposed to secondhand smoke or vaping.

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6. CONTROL CHOLESTEROL – High levels of non-HDL, or bad cholesterol, can lead to heart disease.

5. MANAGE WEIGHT – Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight has many beneﬁts. Body mass index, a numerical value of weight in relation to height, is a useful gauge, according to the AHA. An optimal BMI is 25.

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TIPS TO A HEART-HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

“Sleep is highly important, but I have to admit, even doctors have a lack of sleep,” Park said. “Being well rested makes a huge difference. It is associated with sleep apnea and obesity. Everything, when it comes to the heart, is really interconnected. It also just allows the body to reset.”

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• Cognitive decline and dementia

• Better brain function

Diet and exercise A constant on the heart health lists from multiple organizations is healthy eating and exercise.The AHA stresses that developing a healthy eating pattern can increase heart health. Besides eating smaller portions in general, the AHA recommends a heavy dose of vegetables and fruits every day, along with limiting sweetened drinks, alcohol and sodium.Avoiding trans-fat is also recommended.When it comes to his patients, Park said diet is a constant discussion for patients suffering from heart disease and having other issues.The second continuous discussion is exercise. According to the AHA,

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Park said one of the common struggles between patient and doctor is getting on a realistic plan both can live“Aswith.aphysician, in general, you can tell your patients to do something but it comes down to if they will listen.”

A marathon, not a sprint Park said a common disconnect between doctor and patient is people thinking they have to change lifestyle and everything they are eating and doing all at once. Park said this mentality leads to failure because a person cannot make lifestyle changes in only a day.

To get what is considered by medical professionals as a “healthy” night’s sleep, it is recommended that adults get between seven and nine hours. Children require more at 10 to 16 hours per day with night and naptime.

When it comes to eating, Park said this is one of the biggest struggles in making lifestyle changes. When a person is used to the fast-food line every day, taking small steps to realign habits is important.

When it comes to exercise, Park says it is important to take small steps towards achieving big goals. A person can take short walks and runs that will help lead up to exercise and ﬁ tness goals over a short period of time. Park said people often say they do not have time for exercise, which he stresses cannot be completely true.

adults should get a weekly total of at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity.

“Everyone has some time somewhere,” he said. “I waste plenty of time when I think about it.”

Vermont was ranked as the nation’s unhealthiest sleep state. Pennsylvania was ranked on the opposite end of the list as the nation’s healthiest sleep state.

“It is hard to just tell someone to stop doing something they have formed a habit to,” he said. “Instead of just stopping, I encourage people to just start cutting back, taking less.”

Even as more information and education is coming along to redevelop guidelines to achieve optimal heart health, Park said busy people are struggling to meet all ﬁ ve key areas. When it comes to diet, Park said Americans are busy and constantly on the go. That means more fast, easy food. “We are on the go and eating out a lot more,” he said. “That also translates to not having enough time for exercise and we are not getting enough sleep.” Sleep a newer key factor Every year, the AHA updates what is known as Life’s Essential 8, which are key measures for improving and maintaining heart health. Making the 2022 list for the ﬁ rst time is sleep, which Park said should be considered as Americans grow more tired.

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Nutrition Examination Survey of more than 55,000 U.S. adults over the age of 20 from 1999 to 2018. The data revealed that many Americans meet at least one of the ﬁ ve identiﬁ ed risk factors, leading to potential risk for heart attack or heart failure, stroke or other associated complications such as Type 2 diabetes.Dr. Jeffrey Park, a cardiologist with Aurora Denver Cardiology at The Medical Center of Aurora, said the study results are eye-opening.“Americain general has been experiencing a decline in optimal heart health for some time,” Park said. “It may be surprising but it is also a matter of what we know now compared to what we knew from the past. We learn more as these risk factors are included in the equation.”

The result of a lack of sleep is not just tired people, it is now being associated with poor hearth health. According to AHA, poor sleep can put a person at higher risk for:

• Depression • Elevated blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels • Obesity On the other hand, putting a priority on getting enough rest, according to the AHA, can help with:

• Having a stronger immune system•Improving mood and energy

According to a recent study released by countingsheep.net, Colorado is one of the states struggling to get enough sleep, ranking 23rd. The study was created through analyzing county health rankings and Google search data. Some of the data to rank each state is based on how many people attempt to treat insomnia with medications.Accordingto the study, overall, in the past year, 30% of Coloradans have not got sufﬁ cient sleep each night, which is over 1.7 million adults. Based on Google search data, it was found that these insufﬁ cient sleepers have searched for sleep medication online 203,760 times over the past year. This indicated 11% of Coloradans who suffer from insomnia treat the condition with sleep medication, ranking the state’s residents as the 23rd unhealthiest sleepers in America.

Instead, Park said people should listen to their doctors and start implementing the recommendations slowly.

When it comes to grades and expectations, Geva said parents should keep up with children and have set standards and expectations. However, she recommended only checking grades sporadically to keep tabs on a student rather than“Childrendaily. really do want independence,” Geva said. “But for parents, checking grades sporadically, doing routine check-ins with teachers and keeping in touch with other parents can keep you informed about your child.”

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By nature, Geva said girls are encouraged and naturally tend to express themselves and show emotion.

A child’s gender is also a factor in how much parents should be checking in with their children.

Geva said other students worry differently. These are the students who may not have had a bad year last year but worry about the unknown, stressing about what could happen and thinking the“Itworst.isnot uncommon to have a student have more anxiety by creating things that could go wrong and really thinking the worst in their minds,” Geva said. For these students, Geva said it’s important to communicate with children and talk them through the created anxiety. Emphasize that the horrible things they are imagining in their minds are likely never going to become reality. These days, students are worried about grades and meeting expectations. They worry about doing well in athletics and participating in various programs. As pressures mount, Geva said a student can stay stressed out and anxious throughout the school year.

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As the school year continues, Geva said parents should also promote structured schedules, regular bedtimes and push for good hygiene and eating habits.Through communication, reasonable expectations and check-ins, Geva said stress and anxiety cannot be completely eliminated for students, but it can be dealt with regularly.

It is common when a new school year rolls around for students to be anxious and nervous, but experts agree that stress and worry can continue as the ﬁrst days turn into weeks andDr.months.AnatGeva, a clinical psychologist with the HealthONE Behavioral Health & Wellness Center, said the beginning of a school year can come with a variety of nerves.Some students may be worried that bad things from the previous year will happen again this year.

Geva said as students are getting more adjusted to the school year, parents can help stave off some anxiety by talking things out, stressing that something that happened during fall or winter break last year may not happen again this year. A bad grade from a class last year doesn’t mean it will happen again this year.

“Boys are a little more tricky,” she said. “It is really a societal thing, and every age is different. It is always important to check in and ask questions regularly.”Forany child, Geva said parents should grow concerned if a child is suddenly displaying different character traits or having abrupt changes in mood.Having an established relationship will help parents identify and react when children are struggling.

“It is important in that child/parent relationship to establish a routine,” she said. “Make it a habit to keep hanging out and doing things together. Do not get into a habit of only talking to them when there is a problem.”

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Geva said parents can create down time by encouraging a child to just go to the grocery store for a bit, go for a calm, relaxing walk or even stress the importance of play time. “It’s important to do activities that have no real objectives,” Geva said. “Helping to give the child a connection and letting them know they are OK.” While managing activities and time for elementary students is easier, Geva said overseeing how much high schoolers are relaxing and destressing can be more of a challenge.Gevasaid regular communication and encouragement is important for teenagers. For parents, cutting a child a break is also important, Geva said. “If a child is really wanting to shift, change or quit an activity – listen to them,” Geva said. “Allow them to adjust to do what is really best for them.”

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Geva said throughout the year, parents should often work toward doing mental health check-ins with both elementary and high-school level children. Working on time management skills and helping to manage required down time can also help relieve pressure and anxiety students feel today.

Having relationships with other parents is beneﬁcial, Geva said, because children often leave out details about the day. Having other parents talking and telling each other what is going on can help in keeping tabs on the daily activities of the class. “When you hear news, confront (your child),” Geva said. “Tell them the news you have heard from other parents.”

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• Arm weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

The ﬁrst step you can take in reducing your risk for stroke is knowing your blood pressure and keeping it in a healthy range. High blood pressure is the No. 1 preventable cause of stroke, according to the American Heart Association.

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• Face drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven?

• Time to call 911 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get to a hospital immediately. Check the time so you’ll know when the ﬁrst symptoms appeared. Talk to your doctor about ways to improve your well-being and help prevent stroke. Find more wellness tips at stroke.org.

Take Care of Your Mental Health Some stress is unavoidable but constant stress is not healthy. Chronic or constant stress may lead to high blood pressure and other unhealthy behavior choices, which can increase risk for stroke. Based on ﬁndings in a Stress in America 2020 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, the top sources of stress are money, work, family responsibilities and health concerns. Managing your stress and blood pressure can improve your overall health and well-being. Reclaim control of your schedule and build in time to invest in your health. Find 10 minutes every day to do something for you, like listening to music, meditating or going for a walk Plan for Pregnancy

The best way to know your blood pressure is to have it measured at least once per year by a health care professional and regularly monitor it at home then discuss the numbers with a doctor. For most people, a normal blood pressure should be 120/80 mm HG or less. In addition to properly monitoring blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active, eating healthfully and reducing or eliminating alcohol and tobacco usage can help control blood pressure. If you do develop high blood pressure, work with a health care professional on a plan to help manage it.

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It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of Cardiovascularstroke.disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death among women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and 1 in 5 women will have a stroke. However, a large majority of strokes can be prevented.Caringfor yourself by understanding your risk factors can help reduce your risk for stroke and provide a better quality of life. Start managing your stroke risk with these tips from the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association: Monitor Your Blood Pressure

A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in life. Immediate treatment may help minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death. Learn how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T:

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• Speech difﬁculty – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence like “The sky is blue.”

In the United States, high blood pressure during pregnancy is becoming more common, according to the CDC, and medical conditions including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and blood clots during pregnancy all increase stroke risk during and immediately following a pregnancy.Managing conditions like high blood pressure before getting pregnant helps keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy and beyond. In addition, your health during and immediately after a pregnancy can shape the lifelong health of you and your child. If you’re planning to become pregnant or are currently pregnant, it’s important to regularly monitor your blood pressure.

Abramczyk-Thill explained that if a child is not big enough to be sitting in a seat with just a seatbelt, their knees do not quite reach properly over the edge of the seat. In the event of a crash, their bodies tend to slip under the seatbelt restraints and serious injuries can happen.

CDC recommendations include:

• Appears dazed and stunned • Moves clumsily • Answers questions slowly • Loses consciousness • Nausea or vomiting • Bothered by light or noise

The CDC reported that when it comes to car crashes, a large number of child deaths and injuries are due to improper restraints. In 2019, more than 600 children 12 and younger died in motor vehicle crashes, and more than 91,000 were injured. Of the children 12 and younger who died in a crash (for whom restraint use was known), 38% were not buckled up. Parents and caregivers can make a lifesaving difference by checking whether their children are properly buckled on every trip.

• Forward-facing car seat is not to be used for children until age 5, depending on weight and state law.

• Mood – Are they more irritable and irrational?

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• Are they sad or depressed suddenly?

Abramczyk-Thill said a statistic that may surprise parents is the head injuries associated with sledding. Whether it’s a small hill in the neighborhood or a day trip to the mountains, she said sleds move at a quick speed and crashes often cause head injuries. Because of how hard a person can hit the ground in a crash, Abramczyk-Thill recommends requiring children to wear helmets while sledding. It has become more common in riding bikes, scooters and other equipment, and AbramczykThill said sledding should be added to the“Alist.lot of us grew up without wearing a helmet and, especially for something like sledding, we may not even think about it,” Abramczyk-Thill said. “It’s just important to protect your brain because you only have one.” Arm, leg and head injuries are often associated with the ice. Abramczyk-Thill said whether it is a child, teenager or adult, during the winter ice causes a wide variety of Abramczyk-Thillinjuries. said it is important to clear driveways, sidewalks and areas where children are most active during the winter. It is also important to teach safety to children when ice is present, meaning not walking and playing on it.

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Abramczyk-Thill said all of these signs can come over days, not immediately after a head injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control, other symptoms of a concussion include:

• Booster seat should be used once a child outgrows a forward-facing car seat and kept until a child ﬁts safely on a seat with knees over the edge.

“There are some common myths out there,” she said. “One of those being that they will show symptoms right away. Signs and symptoms can be delayed.”

Because of the variety of symptoms someone with a concussion might show, Abramczyk-Thill said it is important to know the child well and be weary of any sudden changes in the following:

• Are they getting confused easily and showing cognitive issues?

Winter injuries

Year-round injuries In what is a year-round struggle for doctors, Abramczyk-Thill said hospitals often see children who were in the wrong car seat or not in one at all.

Amanda Abramczyk-Thill, the injury prevention education outreach coordinator at Children’s Hospital Colorado, said children and teens are always active and injuries come with the territory. From bumps and bruises from a simple bicycle crash to the more serious injuries related to a head bump –Abramczyk-Thill said parents should be constantly in tune with how their children are feeling and acting. Fall injuries In the fall, Abramczyk-Thill said it’s the start of the new school year and sports programs are getting back on track. Kids are playing at recess and the weather is still good enough for bike, scooter and evening activities. “In the fall, (hospitals/doctors) see an uptick in a variety of falls,” she said. “More kids are playing on the playgrounds at recess and sports gets going.”When it comes to elementary-school children, Abramczyk-Thill said the falls on the playground are not usually due to the equipment itself. Instead, it usually comes down to how it is being used. “You have cases where a child may be using equipment that is not quite for their age or size,” she said. “Or, you have cases where the children are using the equipment improperly and that leads to injury.”With playground equipment, besides the traditional scrapes and bruises, Abramczyk-Thill said hospitals see more arm and leg injuries. In sports, Abramczyk-Thill said there are a variety of injuries from everything from football and cheerleading to soccer. In recent years, hockey has also grown in Inpopularity.sports,Abramczyk-Thill said it might be surprising to learn that besides concussions, a common injury doctors see is to the Abramczyk-Thilleye. said in any sport, parents might consider getting protective eye gear for athletes in all sports. This should become as common as the helmet and mouth guards, she added. Learn the signs Because concussions receive the most media attention and are one of the injuries coaches and parents are more vigilant about, it is important to understand the signs and symptoms, especially the subtle ones no one expects.

hether they are in elementary, high school or college, children and teenagers are always susceptible to getting hurt, so much so that injury designations are split by season in many hospitals.

• Are they complaining of headaches?

• Inability to recall events prior to or after a hit or fall

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Spring and summer In school, spring sports brings baseball, track and ﬁeld and softball, which comes with more head injuries, especially when an athlete is hit by a line drive.The warmer months also bring more outdoor activities, including riding ATVs, Abramczyk-ThillAbramczyk-Thillsaid.said a variety of ages ride ATVs and there are usually lax rules with wearing helmets and rules for passengers.Seeing ATV injuries from a passenger falling without a helmet is common, Abramczyk-Thill.

Abramczyk-Thill said which seat a child is sitting in should never about their age. It should always be about their size.

• Rear-facing seats from birth until ages 2 to 4, depending on weight and state law.

Abramczyk-Thill said concussions are a common theme throughout the year, and doctors see a lot during the winter months.While they see some sports injuries with falls and hits for indoor sports such as basketball and wrestling, the bulk of injuries can come form outside play.

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Listen to Your Gut If you’re undecided, request an introductory appointment with a provider you’re considering. Look for a clinic where you are treated with respect and the medical team listens to your opinions and concerns. You should feel comfortable asking questions, and the doctor needs to be able to explain things in ways you understand. Find more resources for your health care needs at cms.gov.

Whether you’re rarely sick or have conditions that require frequent visits to the doctor, having a trusted and skilled health care provider is an important step in protecting your health. Any number of reasons can result in needing to ﬁnd a new doctor, such as moving to a new community, changes to your insurance, your old doctor retiring or needing a specialist.These suggestions from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) can help you be more efﬁcient and thorough as you look for a doctor who is right for you.

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Talk to people you know about whether they have a provider they like. If you’re looking for a new provider because of a move or retirement, ask your current doctor for a recommendation. If you need to make a change with your primary care doctor but see specialists or other medical professionals you like and trust, you can also request referrals from them.

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SERVINGS: 4 4 wild sockeye or coho salmon ﬁllets (about 5 ounces each) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 cup green California grapes 1/4 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons ﬁnely chopped Italian parsley 5 ounces baby spinach 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar Heat oven to 400 F. Lightly oil shallow, 9-by-13inch baking dish.

PREP TIME: 20 minutes COOK TIME: 10 minutes SERVINGS: 4 1 frozen cauliﬂower pizza crust (11 ounces) 1 tablespoon, plus 4 teaspoons, extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 medium carrots, peeled and trimmed 1 medium fennel bulb, quartered and trimmed 1 medium yellow bell pepper, halved and 1/2trimmedmedium red onion 16 black California grapes, halved 1 cup canned or cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed, divided 2 tablespoons ﬁnely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons pesto salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 ounce fresh goat cheese, crumbled Heat oven to 400 F. Place frozen crust on large, parchment-lined baking sheet and brush top lightly with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Bake until crust is lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to cutting board and cut into quarters.

As an easy, versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide variety of recipes, grapes offer delicious taste, texture and color – plus a healthy boost – that make them an appealing addition to snacks and meals. An added bonus: Grapes help support heart, brain, colon and skin health.

Warm-Spiced Chickpeas and Couscous with Grapes and Arugula

COOK TIME: 20 minutes

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Using mandolin, peeler or large, sharp knife and cutting board, thinly slice carrots, fennel, bell pepper and onion. Transfer to mixing bowl and add grapes and 1/2 cup chickpeas. Add parsley, pesto and 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

In large bowl, toss spinach, onion, remaining oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, to taste; toss again and divide among four plates. Place ﬁsh on top of greens. Spoon roasted grapes around ﬁsh.

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Using fork, coarsely mash remaining chickpeas and remaining oil; spread among pieces of crust. Mound grape-vegetable mixture on top. Dot with goat cheese and serve. Nutritional information per serving: 490 calories; 9 g protein; 66 g carbohydrates; 22 g fat (40% calories from fat); 4 g saturated fat (7% calories from saturated fat); 30 mg cholesterol; 380 mg sodium; 4 g ﬁber.

Crunchy Salad Pizza on Cauliflower Crust is a simple way to get your fruits and veggies in a fun, tasty recipe. When it’s time for a filling yet nutritional dinner, Warm-Spiced Chickpeas and Couscous with Grapes and Arugula makes for an ideal vegetarian meal. Plus, this easy-to-make dish includes 8 grams of fiber to help support colon health. Grapes and seafood are a classic combination, and this Roasted Salmon and Grapes with Pistachios Over Fresh Greens is no exception. A perfect dish for family dinners or inviting guests for a meal, it offers antioxidants and other polyphenols from grapes along with healthy omega-3 fats from fish. Whatever your path to health, eating well and encouraging healthy habits can be deliciously easy with the benefits of grapes. Find more health benefits and good-for-you recipe ideas at GrapesFromCalifornia. com.

COOK TIME: 7-8 minutes

If you’re like many Americans who put a priority on well-being, choosing simple yet healthy snacks and ingredients is an easy first step. For example, grapes are a popular and convenient fruit that can also be an ally in wellness, offering an abundance of health benefits that can help you get (and stay) on the right track.The next time you enjoy an outdoor adventure, pack along a healthy snack such as California grapes. They can go with you on hikes and bike rides or to the gym as a healthy and hydrating source of energy. Heart-healthy grapes also deliver beneficial antioxidants and other polyphenols and are a good source of vitamin K, which supports bone and heart health. With no need to peel, cut, core or slice, grapes are perfectly portable when you’re on the go.

Roasted Salmon and Grapes with Pistachios Over Fresh Greens

Grapes and Your Skin While naturally hydrating and delivering beneﬁcial antioxidants and other polyphenols, grapes also offer more: they may help support healthy skin even when exposed to UV light. In a study conducted by the University of Alabama, subjects consuming 2 1/4 cups of grapes every day for two weeks showed increased resistance to sunburn and reduced markers of UV damage in skin cells.

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Roast salmon 7 minutes for medium-rare; 8 minutes for medium.

Nutritional information per serving: 360 calories; 31 g protein; 12 g carbohydrates; 19 g fat (48% calories from fat); 3 g saturated fat (8% calories from saturated fat); 65 mg cholesterol; 105 mg sodium; 2 g ﬁber.

SERVINGS: 4 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup Israeli pearl couscous 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 1/2 cups water 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added chickpeas, 1drainedcupred California grapes, halved 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or freshlyparsleyground black pepper, to 4tastecups lightly packed baby arugula lemon wedges In large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and allspice; cook, stirring, until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add couscous and stir 1 minute to toast lightly. Add turmeric and water; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until couscous is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir chickpeas, grapes and cilantro into couscous then season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer couscous-grape mixture to large bowl, add arugula and toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges. Nutritional information per serving: 370 calories; 12 g protein; 61 g carbohydrates; 9 g fat (17% calories from fat); 1 g saturated fat (2% calories from saturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 160 mg sodium; 8 g ﬁber.

PREP TIME: 15 minutes

Pat fish dry and place skin side down in pan. Brush fillets lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour wine in pan, scatter grapes around and sprinkle pistachios and parsley on fish.

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Understanding stress is an important step in managing and reducing it. Consider these things to know about stress and how it could affect your life:

• Today, 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. report being worried or depressed.•Higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol are linked to increased risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular events like heart disease and stroke.

Gratitude – or thankfulness – is a powerful tool that can reduce levels of depression and anxiety and improve sleep. Start by simply writing down three things you’re grateful for each day.

• Work-related stress is associated with a 40% increased risk of cardiovascular disease like heart attack and stroke

• The top sources of stress are money, work, family responsibilities and health concerns.

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Stay Active Exercise is one of the easiest ways to keep your body healthy and release stress. Physical activity is linked to lower risk of diseases, stronger bones and muscles, improved mental health and cognitive function and lower risk of depression. It can also help increase energy and improve quality of sleep. The American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity, 75 minutes of vigorous activity or a combination. Meditate Incorporate meditation and mation.abilityandtheimprovereduceshowstress.distanceminutestopracticesmindfulnessintoyourdaygiveyourselfafewtocreatesomefromdailySomestudiesmeditationcanbloodpressure,sleep,supportimmunesystemincreaseyourtoprocessinfor-

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FAMILY etween work, family obligations and a constantly changing world, people in the United States are stressed. In fact, U.S. workers are among the most stressed in the world, according to a State of the Global Workplace study. While some stress is unavoidable and can be good for you, constant or chronic stress can have real consequences for your mental and physical health. Chronic stress can increase your lifetime risk of heart disease and stroke. It can also lead to unhealthy habits like overeating, physical inactivity and smoking while also increasing risk factors, including high blood pressure, depression and anxiety. However, a scientiﬁc statement from the American Heart Association shows reducing stress and cultivating a positive mindset can improve health and well-being.

A positive mindset can improve overall health. Studies show a positive mindset can help you live longer, and happy individuals tend to sleep better, exercise more, eat better and not smoke. Practice positive self-talk to help you stay calm. Instead of saying, “everything is going wrong,” re-frame the situation and remind yourself “I can handle this if I take it one step at a time.”

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Having a pet may help you get more ﬁt; lower stress, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar; and boost overall happiness and well-being. When you see, touch, hear or talk to companion animals, you may feel a sense of goodwill, joy, nurturing and happiness. At the same time, stress hormones are suppressed. Dog ownership is also associated with a lower risk of depression, according to research published by the American Heart Association.Findmore stress-management tips at Heart.org/ stress.

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“That really frees us up to work on growing the food and build our food systems without getting lost in the administration,” Mihon said. She also explained the real reason why she and her husband became farmers was to focus on the food.

John Gengel, the director of merchandising at Pinemelon, said their priority is to work with smaller farmers that are passionate about regenerative or organic farming practices. “We feel it is our duty to help these farmers get this food into the mouths of people,” Gengel said.Michael Moss is the owner and lead farmer for Kilt Farm, another farm that works with Pinemelon. Located in Longmont, Kilt Farm is an 80-acre regenerative, organic farm that supports a 250-family CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program.Mosssaid for a long time, people asked to have his produce brought to locations like Aurora, Denver and Englewood, which he had to decline due to distance. But now, this partnership allows him to extend his impact. “You know I have a 19-monthold son, and he’s eating my food,” said Moss. “And I’m seeing kids grow up eating my food, and that really gives me a lot of hope.”

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Michael Moss is the owner and lead farmer for Kilt Farm. Through a new partnership, his organic produce can reach the mouths across the Denver metro area.

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Local farmers can have many different revenue streams, but they’re not all created equal. Some farmers may wholesale their produce to grocery stores or, perhaps they’ll sell directly to restaurants. But according to two local farmers who recently spoke with Rocky Mountain PBS, the real money is in farmers’ markets. Some studies show that farmers make “40%-70% more for their products at the market than selling them through wholesale outlets.”Butfarmers’ markets come with challenges, too. For one, the time and energy to travel and set up at the market is time and energy spent away from the farm. Secondly, hours and location are most often controlled by the market, not the individual vendors. A new start-up called Pinemelon, launched in April of this year, offers a chance for participating farmers to extend their reach to customers by cutting out thePinemelonmiddlemen.isthe sister company to the online grocery store Arbuz, based in Kazakhstan. Currently, the only location in the United States is in Denver. Its 30,000-square-foot warehouse contains pantry staples and local produce and meat that it can deliver to anyone in a half-an-hour radius.Christin Mihon, co-owner of Tasty Acres Colorado, said that before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, her family’s farm made the biggest profit by selling to restaurants. But when the pandemic hit and restaurants shut down, Mihon was in a difficult spot financially. Now in partnership with Pinemelon, Mihon said she could sell her produce directly to them without having to take on administrative duties.

“They don’t become farmers so they can spend time in an office and spend a ton of time packaging and spend a ton of time marketing, you know? All of that taking away from the actual work that needs done in the field,” MihonTastysaid.Acres Colorado is an organic-practicing, regenerative farm, which grows an assortment of lettuces, baby root veggies, radishes and tomatoes. They are also a no-till farm, meaning they do not plow their fields with power tools. This method can increase the nutrients in the farm’s soil. Mihon described her farm as being cared for on a “humanscale,” meaning there is no mass production done that she and her husband can’t complete by hand.

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September 8, 202228 Arvada Press Please join us for the the 21st Annual Arvada Art Studio Tour This is an opportunity to meet Artists and see their studios where their creative process happens. This is also a wonderful opportunity to shop art works for your home or gifts for the holidays. www.arvadaart.com Saturday, Sept 17th & Sunday, Sept 18th 10AM to 6PM B-17 B-17RAIDERSTEXASTEXASRAIDERS 6-DAY SHOWCASE6-DAY SHOWCASE Join Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight and the Commemorative Air Force to experience history come to life with rare warbird flights and ground tours! SHOWCASE SEPTEMBER 17-22SEPTEMBER 17-22 WingsMuseum.org/Events 13005 Wings Way, Englewood, CO 80112 South side of Centennial Airport BY SANDRA FISH THE COLORADO SUN

A record number of bills became law in Colorado for the second straight year, and a majority of the 39 Republicans in the statehouse voted in favor of 56% of them, according to a Colorado Sun analysis of legislation considered at the Capitol in 2022. Of the 657 measures introduced, 507 were signed into law, up from 504 lastTheyear.Sun examined final votes on all 507 bills approved by the legislature that became law, excluding two pieces of legislation that referred questions to the November ballot. The Sun defines final votes as thirdreading votes, readoption after an opposing chamber’s amendments and readoption after a conference committee report. There were 67 measures, or 13.2% of all bills, that were approved unanimously, and nearly 96% of the bills that became law had the support of at least one GOP lawmaker. Only 14 bills that became law passed with only a single Republican “yes” vote. And only 17 bills, or 3.4% of the bills that became law this year, were approved on a straight party-line vote by Democrats, who control the House and Senate. State Sen. Kevin Priola, of Henderson, voted “yes” on bills more than any other Republican, backing 86% of the measures that became law. He led the GOP in “yes” votes in 2019 and 2021, as well. Last week, Priola announced that he is switching parties to become a Democrat. But the votes he cast in 2022 were as a Republican.Thisisthethird year The Sun analyzed votes on bills that became law. Republican support in 2019 and in 2021 was similar to this year. House GOP divisions evident in voting patterns All 41 Democrats in the House voted “yes” on 95% of the 407 bills that became law this year. Two Democrats in the chamber — House Speaker Alec Garnett and Rep. Leslie Herod, both of Denver — never cast a “no” vote on a bill that was signed intoHerodlaw.said her unanimous approval of legislation and that of other Democrats might be the result of thorough negotiation as bills made their way through drafting and the committee process, often being amended along the way. “As someone who is in leadership, and who negotiates every bill, I vote on bills once the amendments that I need to see are made,” said Herod, who sits on the Joint Budget Committee and chairs the House Appropriations Committee. “Otherwise, the bill doesn’t make it to third reading.”Shepointed to a measure that would have allowed physician assistants to operate with less oversight from doctors that was withdrawn from third reading and ultimately failed as an example. When it was returned to second reading, the preliminary vote on bills in the House and Senate, Herod voted against it.

The Sun’s analysis includes only bills that become law. A majority of the 24 Republicans in the House voted “yes” on nearly 61% of the bills that became law. And at least 14 of the GOP representatives in the chamber voted “yes” on at least 50% of the bills that became law.Ten members of the House GOP members voted “no” on at least half of bills that became law.

Majority of laws passed received bipartisan support

The division in voting among House Republicans reﬂects the deep philosophical split in the caucus over the past two years. Ultra-conservative members of the caucus have often battled their more moderate counterparts.“Wehavedifferent people from all different districts,” said House Minority Leader Hugh McKean, R-Loveland. “Certainly you have a really big divide on how we use public funds, how we spend money.” McKean voted “yes” on bills that became law about 57% of the time. And he acknowledged that his caucus had “certain members who prided themselves on voting ‘no.’”

“My one request for my members is that they serve their districts,” he said. “It should be, ‘Are we voting our districts? Are we representing constituents that elected us?’” Only one of the 10 frequent “no”

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The 20 Democrats in the state Senate voted “yes” on 98% of the bills that became law. Five voted “yes” 100% of the time. Only one Republican, state Sen. Paul Lundeen of Monument, voted “yes” on less than half the bills that became law. Six of the 15 GOP senators voted in the afﬁrmative 75% of the time or more. Lundeen, who is in line to become the Republican leader in the Senate next year, voted “yes” on only 46% of the measures that became law. He said he’s often following his core ideological principles when he votes. “It’s rooted in economics, it’s rooted in the founding vision of this nation,” Lundeen said. “The best way to do that is you don’t let government get bigger and bigger and take on more and more responsibilities.”Priola,of Henderson, voted “yes” more often than any other Republican in the legislature. “I just look at the policy,” Priola said. “I read the bill and I think, ‘Does this have merit? And will it work?’ And then I don’t really care what party has taken credit for it.” Despite his support for a large chunk of Democratic legislation, Priola was also the sole GOP “no” vote in the Senate on four measures that became law, including digital license plates for motor vehicles. All four bills were sponsored by lawmakers from both parties. He said his fondest solo “no” vote was on a bipartisan bill in 2018 to ask voters to allow 18-year-olds to run for the legislature.“Thenthat was on the ballot and it got crushed at the ballot box” by 64% of voters, he said. “So I was like, ‘Yep, my gut told me that was not a good thing.’” Voters will decide in November whether to approve two measures referred to the ballot by the legislature.House Bill 1414 placed an initiative on the ballot asking voters to approve free school breakfasts and lunches for all students, which would be paid for by eliminating some tax exemptions for households earning more than $300,000. Three Republican senators — Don Coram, of Montrose; Dennis Hisey, of Colorado Springs; and Cleve Simpson, of Alamosa — voted for that measure, along with two Republican House members — Reps. Mary Bradﬁeld, of Colorado Springs, and Janice Rich, of Grand Junction. Senate Bill 222 placed a measure on the ballot asking voters whether more detailed information should be more prominently provided to them about the effects of income tax rate changes. Democrats were unanimous in their support of the bill, while Republicans unanimously opposed the measure. 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.

Among the numerous quintessential summer bands, Virginia’s Dave Matthews Band has established itself as one of the top over its 30-year career. They’re just so darn good at it — they have a killer catalog to pull from, all the musicians are stellar and they have a dedicated fanbase I’ve seen them half a dozen times and they always put on an extremely fun show.Italso doesn’t hurt that the band is much beloved here in Colorado, so their two performances at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre , 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. in Englewood, are certain to be a great time.Get your tickets at www.axs. com.

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voters in the House GOP caucus, state Rep. Stephanie Luck of Penrose, will potentially return to the Capitol next year. The nine others — Reps. Tim Geitner, Andres Pico, Mark Baisley, Kim Ransom, Kevin Van Winkle, Ron Hanks, Dave Williams, Patrick Neville and Shane Sandridge — are term-limited, resigned or ran for higher ofﬁce. Rep. Dan Woog, R-Erie, voted “yes” on 56% of the bills that became law in 2022 compared with his ﬁrst year in the House, when he voted “yes” on aboutRep.42%.Dylan Roberts, D-Avon, cast 27 “no” votes on legislation that became law, the most of any Democratic lawmaker. Roberts is running in November for a state Senate seat.

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“As soon as I feel like it’s not any use anymore, I’ll backtrack a few pages, put my bookmark in, and I’ll go to bed, which is usually around 12 to 2:30,” said Clark, a 21-year-old student at Red Rocks Community College pursuing an associate’s degree in fire and emergency services. Clark and A’nyah live with Clark’s parents, grandfather and two siblings in Thornton. A’nyah’s father is not involved with raising her. Clark can’t study when A’nyah is awake since her child has attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder and requires constant attention. So Clark saves her schoolwork for the quiet hours of the night, when she finally has space to focus. “It takes a lot of meticulous planning to go to school and have a child at the same time,” said Clark, who finished her GED in 2021 after dropping out of high school in 2017, before she got pregnant.

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Clark’s struggles as a single parent and college student are not unique. In the U.S., more than one in ﬁve college students are parents, according to data from the 2015-16 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. In the Rocky Mountain region speciﬁcally — which includes Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming — 2012 data revealed there were 205,214 student-parents, representing 27.9% of the overall student population. (More recent data aren’t available; more on that below.)

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Parents in college face barriers to obtaining degrees

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Most weeknights, after her 3-yearold daughter, A’nyah, falls asleep, Molly Clark cracks open her textbooks and studies until her eyes “feel like sandpaper.”

At a time when the number of undergraduate students is decreasing overall, the drop is more significant among student-parents. From 201112 to 2015-16, student-parent enrollment at U.S. colleges declined 20% while the overall rate of enrollment fell roughly 6%. This decline is due to “significant barriers that have just been increasing over the years, between costs, accessibility and then a general feeling that college is just not a place for you if you’re a parent,” said Nicole Lynn Lewis, a former studentparent and founder of the national nonprofit Generation Hope, which helps teen parents pursue college degrees. Poverty rates improve for single moms with a college degree The repercussions of decreased student-parent enrollment at colleges are real, as education attainment is strongly correlated with poverty rates. A 2016 analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) found 13% of single mothers with a bachelor’s degree live in poverty compared with 41% of single mothers who have only a high school Student-parentsdegree.are more likely to be women and also more likely to be people of color than their non-student peers. In the Rocky Mountain region, 50% of Black women, 37.7% of Hispanic women and 30.2% of white women in college are parents, per the 2012 data. Even though student-parents have higher GPAs than students without kids, according to an IWPR analysis of the 2015-16 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, their odds of graduating college are slimmer. An estimated 52% of undergraduate student-parents left school without a degree within 6 years, compared to 32% of students without kids, per 2009 government data, the most recent data available.

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The Jaguars (4-2 record) got off to a good start with their first three hitters reaching base in the top of the first inning. Junior Ingrid Dalla drove in fellow junior Peyton Marvel to get the scoring going. Marvel knocked in the other Jaguar run of the game with a solo home run in the top of the third inning to cut Chatfield’s lead to 3-2, but Chatfield softball handling early season’s heavy workload

D’Evelyn boys soccer crisp against Pomona

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ARVADA — D’Evelyn’s boys soccer team found its scoring touch early and often Sept. 1 night.The Jaguars scored seven goals in the first half, cruising to a 10-0 victory over Pomona. “I’m glad a lot of people got on the field. Everyone got in I think, even our back-up goalie,” D’Evelyn senior Ryan Leoni said. “Everyone got touches and was moving the ball. I’m glad no one was playing selfish and trying to score by themselves. It was a good teamD’Evelynwin.” got a pair of goals from senior Isaiah Arbuthnot and Leoni in the first half. Senior Colin Kim, freshman Blake Colehour and junior Liam Rule scored a goal each in the dominating first half. Senior Aajish Marahatta kept in going in the second half with an early goal to make it an 8-0 lead. Freshman Jack Stratton and senior Brody Wilson scored just after the 10-minute mark in the second half to end the game due to the 10-goal mercy rule. “We’ve changed some stuff with formations and we have a lot of new players this year,” D’Evelyn coach Paul Moline said after the second win of the season for the Jaguars. “It has taken us awhile to get into it. It is getting the kids to buy in and the kids used to it. The right players to run it.” D’Evelyn (2-1 record) hosts Class 5A’s No. 7-ranked Grandview back at the NAAC on Sept. 6 before facing another 5A powerhouse in Mountain Vista later in the week. “The cool thing this year is we aren’t talking a lot about our opponents ahead of time,” said Moline, who admitted the program has scaled back scouting teams. “We are trying to focus on what we are doing and make adjustments during the game.”Theone adjustment the Jaguars would like to make this season is to win the 4A Jeffco League title. D’Evelyn lost its conference opener against rival Golden last season. The Demons would eventually win the league title with only having a tie against Evergreen in league play.“Ithink we have it a lot better figured out,” Leoni said with 4A Jeffco League play approaching in a few weeks. “We’ve changed our formation this season. I think it’s going to be a different year. I’m excited.” Pomona (1-5) is at Brighton next week on Sept. 6 and then its final non-league game Sept. 13 against Vista Ridge before getting into 5A Jeffco League play.

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

“It most deﬁnitely is going to help us. That is why we play these teams,” D’Evelyn coach Dan Porreco said of playing a ranked 5A team. “I really like their team. They are a strong team and I love the way they hit. It will toughen us up.”

D’Evelyn senior Isaiah Arbuthnot (5) and Pomona junior Caleb Keaton (4) chase after the ball during the non-league game Sept. 2 at the North Area Athletic Complex. Arbuthnot had a pair of early goals in the Jaguars’ 10-0 victory over the Panthers.

Chatfield junior Klara Van Beuge (11) gets a high-five from Charger coach Jen Lazzeri after Van Beuge’s solo home run in the fifth inning against D’Evelyn on Aug. 30 at Chatfield High School. The Chargers won 6-2.

LITTLETON — Six was the magic number Aug. 30 at Chatfield Senior High School’s softball field. The Chargers — No. 6 in the Class 5A CHSAANow.com rankings — hosted D’Evelyn. The Jaguars hold the No. 6 ranking in Class 4A. In the end, Chatfield’s six runs allowed the Chargers to capture a 6-2 victory.

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Chatﬁeld senior Brooklyn Levin tossed a complete-game victory against D’Evelyn on Aug. 30. Levin has helped the Chargers to a solid 8-2 record so far this season.

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The Chargers plated another insurance run in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 6-2 lead. Sophomore Lexie Balfanz and senior Avery Rohlman combined to go 6-for-8 with 2 RBIs from the plate for Chatfield. “Honestly, I just feel we are really confident,” Van Beuge said of the Chargers’ hot bats this season. “We have been doing pretty good since the LegendChatfigame.”eldsuffered a 13-2 loss to Legend in its season opener, but then reeled off six straight victories in the span of seven days. “It was crazy,” Lazzeri said of the load of games in August. “It was a little too fast for me, but after the first two weeks I would have a pretty good idea about how good we are.”

D’Evelyn faces a few more 5A teams before playing in the Dave Sanders Tournament (Sept. 9 and 10) at Aurora Sports Park, the site of the state tournament. Dennis Pleuss is the sports information director for Jeffco Public Schools. For more Jeffco coverage, go to CHSAANow.com.

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Charger ace Brooklyn Levin settled in the final four innings giving up three walks and one hit after Marvel’s home run. “She (Levin) has been working through so much. I’m so proud of her,” Chatfield coach Jen Lazzeri said. “If she can get in her zone and get rolling that will help us a ton. If she is on we are going to be tough to beat.”Levin suffered through some injuries last season, but still had a 10-3 record and 2.94 ERA during her junior“Thechampaign.firstinning is always rough for me. I get a little nervous,” Levin said. “After that I really get dialed in andChatfifocused.”eld(8-2) got its offense dialed in scoring three runs in the bottom of the first inning to take the lead. Junior Klara Van Beuge had a huge day at the plate going 4-for-4 and a pair of RBIs. She was just a triple short of hitting for the cycle. “I was just trying to hit it hard,” Van Beuge said about her thoughts coming to the plate in the bottom of the sixth inning needing a triple for the cycle.

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Legal Notice No. 414646 First Publication: September 8, 2022 Last Publication: September 8, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

Public Notice NOTICE AS TO FURTHER AMENDMENT OF 2021 BUDGET CIMARRON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT CITY OF ARVADA, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sec tions 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that the necessity has arisen for further amendment of the adopted budget of the Cimarron Metropolitan District (“District”) for the year of 2021. A copy of the proposed 2021 amended budget is currently on file at the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where such is available for public inspection. Such pro posed 2021 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the District to be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. at the Candelas Parkview Swim and Fitness Club, 19845 W. 94th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80007, and via Teams video/teleconference. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to adoption of the final 2021 amended budget, inspect the 2021 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

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CDBG and Human Services Funding Pool Ap plication Process

The US Department of Housing and Urban De velopment requires local jurisdictions receiving certain grant funds to prepare an Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs. The City of Arvada is preparing its proposed 2023 Annual Action Plan and is encour aging citizen participation in the preparation of the 2023 Annual Action Plan. The 2023 Annual Action Plan will outline the proposed use of an estimated $450,000 in 2023 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG).

CIMARRON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

The application was submitted on July 21, 2022. For further information call Sarah Walters, Deputy City Clerk, at 720-898-7544. Dated this September 8, 2022 /s/ Sarah Walters, Deputy City Clerk CITY OF ARVADA, COLORADO

PUBLIC NOTICES

At 6:15 P.M., September 19, 2022 in City Council Chambers, Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado.

Legal Notice No. 414647 First Publication: September 8, 2022 Last Publication: September15, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Metro Districts Budget Hearings

The City invites all citizens and other interested parties who desire to provide comments on City housing and community development needs including priority non-housing community development needs; use of 2023 CDBG; or past program performance; and/or to make comments regarding use of 2023 funding from the Human Services Funding Pool to do so at a public hearing:

All parties who desire to apply for year 2023 CDBG or year 2023 Human Services Funding Pool funding from the City of Arvada must submit an online application by 5:00 PM on September 2, 2022. Please contact the person listed below for further questions. The application form and instructions are available https://arvada.org/residents/city-neighborhoods/at

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By: /s/ Lisa Johnson, District Manager Legal Notice No. 414641 First Publication: September 8, 2022 Last Publication: September 8, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Jeffco Transcript and the Arvada Press ### Arvada Legals September 8, 2022 * 1 being a student-parent and make policy recommendations, added Ross.Compared to 20 years ago, there is more awareness today of student-parents in college, said Lewis. And in the past seven years, Barnes said she has seen colleges’ supportive servic es for parents as well as other disadvantaged students “grow tremendously.”Thatsaid,there’s still much progress to be made, said Lewis. She points to an increased need for funding and policies that would alleviate the challenges student-parents face and help in crease graduation rates. Change needs to occur within colleges, too.“We call this population ‘an invisible population’ because for the most part, they really con tinue to fall under the radar of many people working in higher education each and every day,” said Lewis. There were benefits to remote instruction The pandemic forced many institutions to offer remote classes and more flexibility sur rounding when and how stu dents learn — a boon for parents juggling the demands of work, child care and education. Clark, for example, said remote school ing helped her better manage her time and gave her more hours to study, but trying to learn at home also made it more challenging to find a balance between the roles of mom and student.Ingeneral, the past two years have hit student-parents dispro portionately hard, says Lewis, exacerbating the challenges the population already faces, includ ing food and housing insecurity, mental health concerns, and a lack of child care options. Galissini said the hardest part of being a student-parent was coordinating child care, espe cially amidst shifting school schedules and on days when her daughter was sick, which was often. Gabby’s father assists with child care when he can, but not on a reliable schedule. “It’s so hard to figure out who she’s going to go with while she’s sick because nobody wants to take care of her,” said Galis sini. “Especially now with COVID, ayou get a cold and it’s like quarantine for a week, no matter what.” On the mental health front, al though “mental health challeng es are an issue for all college students,” said Lewis, studentparents often have more stress ors in their lives than their nonparent peers and these stressors can contribute to mental health challenges. “Just the emotional weight of being a parenting stu dent is really difficult to carry,” LewisClarksaid.said the hardest part of being a parent in college “revolves around guilt of not being there” for her child. She laments the milestone moments she’s missed with her daughter, like not being able to take her to the zoo for the first time because she was in class or studying.

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THIS MEETING WILL ALSO BE HELD BY VIDEO/TELEPHONIC MEANS. You can attend the meetings in any of the following ways: 1.To attend via Teams Videoconference, email rachel.alles@claconnect.com to obtain a link to the videoconference. 2.To attend via telephone, dial 1-720-547-5281 and enter the following additional information: Phone Conference ID: 511 575 294#

On her late nights studying, Clark thinks of A’nyah. Despite the challenges of being a stu dent-parent, she will keep forg ing ahead to give her daughter the best possible future.

The guilt, said Clark, “really never goes away and it really can’t be dealt with. It’s like grieving. You are grieving those missed moments and you are beating yourself up over miss ing stuff like that.” Clark maintains perspec tive by reminding herself that what’s most important is her daughter’s health and happi ness. She draws inspiration from her mom, who was also a teen mom and had five kids by the time she was 23. “My mom is very adamant that I do things the right way. She didn’t do it and it caused us to have a rough start to all of our childhoods,” said Clark. Clark’s ultimate goal is to be a firefighter paramedic. She’s taking a break from classes this summer and then has three more semesters of classes at Red Rocks. From there, she will need to complete two semesters of a paramedic program elsewhere to earn the certification and licensure required to get a job in the field. “I want to help people,” said Clark, who’s dreamed of being a firefighter since kindergarten, and in high school was prepar ing to take the Candidate Physi cal Ability Test, which measures a person’s readiness for the physical aspects of firefighting: “Then I got pregnant and every thing changed.”

The license would allow sales of malt, vinous and spirituous liquor by the drink for consumption on the premises at 10480 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO Said80004.application will be heard and considered by the City of Arvada Liquor Licensing Authority at a meeting to be held in the Arvada Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 8101 Ralston Road at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2022

Notice Of Public Hearing And Funding Application Process For The Community Development Block Grant 2023 Proposed Annual Action Plan And The 2023 Human Services Funding Pool

Freelance writer Jenny McCoy wrote this story for The Colorado Trust, a philanthropic founda tion that works on health equity issues statewide and that funds a reporting position at The Colo rado Sun. It appeared at colora dotrust.org on Aug. 11. It can be read in Spanish at coloradotrust. org/es .

Notice is hereby given that an application has been presented to the City of Arvada Local Liquor Licensing authority for a Tavern liquor license from Lulu’s BBQ, LLC, d/b/a Lulu’s BBQ, located at 10480 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO, whose control ling officer is Kevin Herrington, Owner, 10480 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO, United States

September 8, 202240 Arvada Press Come shop for unique gifts and special items during the Colorado Community Media Holiday Craft Show and Mini-Market; With more than 200 exhibitors filling the Douglas County Fairgrounds, this is the best place to find that special, personal gift for friends and family. The show will feature handmade crafts in all areas from metal and leather, to flowers, baskets, ceramics, and so much more. In it’s third year - expanding into two buildings. In 2021, 3,000 customers attended Interested in selling your handmade crafts? Interested in hosting classes? Contact Event Producer Thelma Grimes at tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.com All applications must be approved to participate Admission is free to the public PRESENTS 2022 Holiday Craft Show& Mini-Market 10amSaturdayNov.26-6pm 10amSundayNov.27-2pm Douglas 500FairgroundsCountyFairgroundsDv.CastleRock,CO.