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Jeffcon teaches students tech opportunities About 200 students attended the conference

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Technology Trivia got about 200 Jefferson County high school students rowdy during lunch Jan. 31 at the first ever Jeffcon, technology conference held at the Jeffco schools building.

“I’ve seen kids faces lighting up, lots of smiles and they’re really excited,” said Shawn Rhoades, director of IT service desk and client support at Jeffco Schools.

Rhoades was one of 33 IT professionals and community partners presenting to students through breakout sessions at the all day conference. Her session focused on how IT support works in general and at Jeffco schools, and career paths in this field.

“We work in education for a reason,” Rhoades said. “To have this opportunity to work with all these students is fantastic.”

One student who was excited to learn more about IT was Zack Valencia, senior at Green Mountain High School. Valencia said he was hoping that attending Jeffcon we help him decide what are of expertise he would like to pursue as a career.

His classmate Gordon Pexton was in the same boat.

“I know I really like working with computers,” Pexton said. “But I don’t know what I want to go into. I’m hoping this will help me find out what I want to do.”

At the conference, each student

Students got hands-on applications during break out sessions at the day-long tech conference.

SHANNA FORTIER attended four breakout sessions of their choice. Topics ranged in topic including cyber security, networking, voicebots, computer repair, enterprise device management, web design and development, firewalls and women in IT. “We didn’t know what to expect,” said Brett Miller, chief information officer for Jeffco schools. “Students are staying engaged, they’re curious and asking questions and that’s a big positive.”

Another positive Miller said was that of the 200 students, 30 were girls.

“That’s promising to see,” he said. “ You don’t see a lot of girls in technology and science.”

For the first Jeffcon, all high schools in the district allowed 10 students to apply to attend the conference. After the initial application, some schools did not have anyone apply, so schools with additional interest were given more slots.

Leah Lindblom, technology coordinator at Arvada West High School, brought 17 students with her.

Akshay Sankaran, with Cisco, assists Green Mountain High student Caleb Neel during a break out session.

PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER Her hope was that students find their passion and be introduced to new things.

“If we can find something that can change them today and help trigger something, ignite curiosity… who knows,” Lindblom said. “It’s been a

super exciting day. The adults and students — having us all in the same room together has been really cool.”

Miller said moving forward Jeffcon will be an annual event to give students opportunity to find a career path that suites them.

Three school charters renewed in Jefferson County Compass Montessori, Excel Academy and Woodrow Wilson Academy have renewed five-year contracts

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School district lays groundwork for budget

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jefferson County Public Schools is in the early phases of laying groundwork for the 2018/19 budget. During the month of February, the district will begin community engagement, negotiations with the unions and look at cabinet recommendations.

The Jeffco Board of Education got an overview of the timeline in study session Feb. 1.

Board member Brad Rupert pointed out to staff that for him, the most effective community engagement tool was two years ago, when community members were broken into groups

from discussion.

“It was helpful for us to have heard those conversations and talk about it with small groups of people,” Rupert said. “I thought that feedback was more useful than some of the other strategies.”

Board members agreed that the telephone town halls the district held last year felt like one-way conversations and that they would prefer a community outreach method that allowed back-and-forth dialog.

“The whole point of having community engagement is to gather input and make decisions based on our voters and taxpayers,” Rupert said.

Board member Ali Lassel agreed

saying that the boards job is to be the “eyes and ears and voice for the community” and asked to be in front of community members as much as possible during the engagement sessions.

Four community engagement sessions will be scheduled throughout March and April.

At the March 5 BOE meeting, the board will be asked to give staff early direction and feedback on the upcoming budget.

Superintendent Dr. Jason Glass explained that this will be a high level budget overview with expectations around expenditures to orient around competing needs and seek feedback.

Looking forward to the budget,

Rupert reminded the board that there has been an emphasis on catching up on compensations for the past two years.

“I think we kept faith with that, but we’ve been doing that at the expense of addressing a lot of facility needs,” Rupert said.

Based on the governor’s request, Jeffco is looking at an estimated $30 million increase to state funding with $3 million of that passing through to charters.

Final direction for the budget will be sought in April with a proposed budget and public hearing on May 3. Final direction and adoption of the budget is tentatively set for June 7.

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This Year’s Real Estate Commission Update Class Contains Several Surprises All Colorado real estate licensees are required to take a 4-hour annual update class, and, although the deadline for doing so is the end of the year, Golden Real Estate’s brokers take it as early in the year as possible. All 10 of us took the class on January 29th, and came away surprised at some of its content.

What surprised us first of all was what the class said about recommending service providers and disclosing “affiliated business arrangements.”

Many larger brokerages, such as Coldwell Banker and RE/MAX, have an ownership stake in mortgage companies and other related businesses, including title companies, inspection companies, and insurance companies. If the ownership stake is 1% or greater, that constitutes an “affiliated business arrangement,” and every client of those brokerages must be presented with a disclosure outlining those affiliations and the fact that the brokerages may profit when buyers or sellers engage any of those affiliated businesses.

Before I created Golden Real Estate in 2007, I was a broker associate at two firms with affiliated businesses, and I dutifully provided the disclosure of affiliated businesses to my clients, but I found it ethically questionable that agents were encouraged to “capture” clients for these affiliated businesses. I became more concerned as it became clear to agents that those with the highest “capture rates” were rewarded with relocation and other referrals from our managing broker.

For years I’ve known that the seller, not their listing agent, should select the title company

and that we should offer a list of no fewer than three title companies from which the seller may choose. I don’t have a problem with that. In this year’s update class, I learned that the list must be in alphabetical order. Okay, I can handle that, too.

What surprised me was learning that if a brokerage has an affiliated title company, an agent needs only to disclose the affiliation using the state-approved disclosure form, but he/she does not have to provide the names of competing title companies. Wow! That pretty much guarantees that each agent’s buyers and sellers will use the affiliated title company and inspection company (since buyers and sellers are generally unfamiliar with such companies). And buyers who are renters, not homeowners, are likely to accept their agent’s recommendation of his brokerage’s mortgage company and insurance company because they don’t have an existing relationship with providers of those products/services.

This shocked me because it’s so counterintuitive: a small brokerage with no affiliated businesses (and therefore no opportunity to benefit from such an arrangement) is required to provide clients with the names of three vendors of each and every product or service that might be needed during the course of a transaction. A brokerage with affiliated businesses, on the other hand (and which stands to benefit from the recommendation) is not required to provide the names of alternative vendors.

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kerages captured 90% or more of the title work for their affiliated title company.

Another surprise for me was the expanded definition of “settlement service providers.” I had been under the impression that the term “settlement service providers” referred only to title companies, mortgage companies and other providers of services related to settlement, i.e. closing. In the update class, we were told that this term also applies to the following: ►Attorneys ►Inspectors ►Surveyors ►Contractors ►Home Warranty companies Brokers must now provide an alphabetical list of three providers in all of these categories. I am not allowed to share my own experience, gained from 15 years of observing the competence and professionalism of service providers in any of these categories. But if I enjoyed a 1% ownership interest in any of these categories, I could recommend just that one vendor, providing that I disclosed that ownership interest. It doesn’t seem right to me.

According to the Real Estate Commission, this rule is designed “to provide transparency, accountability, and consumer protection through disclosure” and “to ensure consumers do not pay disproportionately high settlement costs.” These new rules, as defined by the Real Estate Commission, appear to stifle competition which tends to increase costs to the consumer. Maybe they should revisit the rules.

How does exempting companies with affiliated businesses from offering the names of alternative service providers satisfy the commission’s stated goal?

Agents working for a brokerage with affiliated business arrangements may be surprised to learn in this year’s update class that they must disclose in writing the existence of the affiliated business arrangement at the time the referral is made. In other words, simply having the clients sign the disclosure at the beginning of

their relationship is not sufficient. It must be disclosed again at the time any of those service providers are referred. If followed, this practice could help reduce that 90% capture rate reported by the Denver Post.

Note: While the federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) requires disclosure only when the transaction involves a federally insured loan, Colorado law requires disclosures in all transactions, including a cash sale or one without a federally insured loan.

Perhaps the most shocking item in this year’s update class concerned the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA).

If you purchase real estate from a foreign national without a Green Card, you, the buyer, are required to withhold 15% of the purchase price at closing and to forward that money to the IRS within 20 days of closing. You read that correctly, if you’re the buyer, it is your responsibility, and if you fail to do so, the IRS can come after you for the tax not withheld, plus interest and penalties! The buyer’s agent may also be held responsible but only up to the amount of any commission earned on the transaction. You’re only off the hook by getting a signed affidavit from the seller affirming that he/she is not a foreign national living abroad.

And, as if putting the burden on the home buyer isn’t enough, this federal law states that the withholding is 15% of the entire purchase price, even though the seller will be responsible in the end for paying tax only on his/her capital gain. By the way, this requirement of the buyer to withhold the tax does not apply if the purchase price is $300,000 or less.

In conclusion, I urge other real estate licensees to take the update class early in the year instead of waiting, as so many do, until November or December. Meanwhile, I hope this column is helpful to them, not just consumers.

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Jeffco Platoon starts detailing 50th reunion Vietnam vets aim to reunite on June 30

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For a variety of reasons, many Vietnam veterans were reluctant to speak about their experiences in the controversial war. Many did not receive the warm welcome that veterans of previous wars did.

Which is why the reunion efforts of the Jefferson County Platoon, spearheaded by Lakewood residents Joe Sleevi and Donald Emmot, are so important to the about 45 members of the platoon.

“They deserve to come together and be celebrated,” Sleevi said. “For most of them, this will be the first real welcome home they received.”

Members of the platoon were sworn in together on June 28, 1968, and that’s why the pair wanted to host a 50-year get together for as many members of the platoon as possible on June 30.

Through word of mouth, social media and the internet, Sleevi and Emmot, who were both platoon sergeants during basic training, worked to find the other platoon members to invite them and their families for the reunion.

“So far, we’ve found all but two of the members,” Emmot said. “We’re not sure yet how many of them will want to actually come to the event, but we’ve had the chance to reconnect with a lot of these guys who we haven’t seen in 50 years.”

Based on the information the pair have found, 38 members of the platoon are still living, and six have died. Only about five of the members moved out of Colorado, Sleevi said. The rest scattered across the state.

“I first heard about the reunion efforts through a friend from the time, who I actually joined the platoon with,” said Ron Rickard, who now lives down by Chatfield Reservoir. “I

About 40 Jeffco high school students formed the Jefferson County Platoon, which was give the oath of office on June 28, 1968.

Now two members are trying to organize a reunion for June 2018.

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HELP THE JEFFCO PLATOON CELEBRATE ITS REUNION Organizers of the Jefferson County Platoon reunion, to be held on June 30, are asking for help from restaurants, community members, and any other veteran organization in financing and arranging the reunion events.

Anyone wishing to donate funds, food, or any other assistance can reach out to organizers at www.Jeffcoplatoon.myevent.com, donate via Paypal, via email to JPlatoon@ outlook.com, or call Sleevi at 303-9858361.

was surprised when I heard about it, because I’d never given that time much of a second thought.”

Now that the bulk of the platoon members have been contacted, Sleevi and Emmot have moved on to planning the actual reunion. They’re still working on locations for a lunch and memorial bench dedication ceremony, and then perhaps a small dinner, just for platoon members and their families.

“Right now, our big concern is raising money to help pay for the memorial bench and for the meals for all the veterans who will be attending,” Sleevi said. “We’re trying to work with

organizations and private residents to give these soldiers a fitting celebration.”

As part of the planning for the reunion, Sleevi and Emmot reached out to local organizations and legislators like Congressman Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat in Colorado’s 7th District, for any help they can provide.

The Jefferson County Platoon was unique, Sleevi and Emmot explained, because its members were allowed to join in the buddy system, which meant they would stay together all the way through basic training in Fort Bliss, Texas. Students from many Jeffco high schools were part of the platoon,

and it gained some media attention at the time due to the fact it was made up entirely of county students. Sleevi remembers a big celebration with a congressman when the oath of enlistment was taken at the Westland Center.

“After basic, we all went to separate divisions and locations, so we didn’t really stay in touch with each other afterward,” Rickard said. “I could’ve walked past most of these guys on the street, and wouldn’t have recognized them. But I’ve often wondered what happened to these guys.”

In a way, the reunion is a way to celebrate the different lives and experiences of the members of the platoon after their time in the service.

“This is a unique opportunity for all of us to get together and learn about where our lives took us,” Sleevi said.

“At the time, we were such kids, I don’t know how much we thought about what the other people were going through. Now, we have a chance to meet each other as people.”

Food bank launches rebrand to reflect additional services, service areas The Arvada Community Food Bank will now be known as Community Table

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After 36 years of operation, The Arvada Community Food Bank is changing its name to Community Table. Leaders of the organizations say the change is to be more inclusive and reflect its coverage area outside of Arvada as well as the fact that they offer more than just food services.

“The importance of doing this was

that we are more than a food bank,” said Sandy Martin, executive director of Community Table. “We’ve become an organization involved in helping people at different stages in life.”

The food bank, though it has held the city of Arvada in its name since inception actually services a 100 square mile area reaching into Wheat Ridge, Golden, Westminster and Edgewater.

Leaders said calling the organization a food bank felt disingenuous with the addition of programs throughout the years. In addition to providing food services, the organization also facilitates GED classes, teachers people how to write resumes and gives them a hand up in their job search.

“Many people come assuming that they will see a small, quant little

building with a row of food and us giving out boxes,” said Randy Weinert, development manager at Community Table. “But when they come, there’s so much more and it was time for our name to reflect that.”

The new name, Community Table, came from working with a brand development company, Pure Brand, and talking with donors, staff, the board of directors and clients.

“It was interesting because each group had a unique perspective,” said Jill Fellman, president of the board of directors. “But the compassion and how we interact with people is what came shining though. That needed to continue and whatever we did with rebranding, we needed to keep that identity.”

So, the name Community Table and

the tagline, “gather around” was born out of a deliberate though process.

“We don’t mention any particular city or what we do, but we gather around this table and talk, eat, to grow,” Fellman said. “What we really liked about this is that the “table” is supporting the “community” in the logo.

The rebrand is in a soft launch — sharing the new name with the community, printing stationary and new business cards. Over the next few months graphics on the trucks and signage at the building will change.

Social media names and logos will slowly switch over as well as the website. The team is currently modifying the existing website to reflect changes.

Eventually the organization will reveal a whole new website.

Services will stay the same.

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Norman Slyfox, 51, has been experiencing homelessness for almost five months. He has continued to work throughout that time. With the help of The Rising Church in Olde Town Arvada, he has secured a new apartment.

SHANNA FORTIER

Annual homeless survey reveals an invisible side of society

By Shanna Fortier, Clarke Reader, Christy Steadman and Glenn Wallace

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very year in January, a small army of volunteers from churches, human services departments, nonprofits and law enforcement fan out into communities across the nation and conduct a pointin-time survey of their area’s homeless population.

This time last year, 394 people were found spending the night in shelters, vehicles, or the streets of Jefferson County.

By its nature, the homeless survey only acts as an incomplete snapshot of what the homeless population looks like on that one night. And by the nature of homelessness, with a population constantly in flux, it is difficult group to count. Current federal guidelines also do not count individuals temporarily staying in motels (unless paid for by a service provider), or couch surfing with friends as homeless.

While many of those involved in the annual Point in Time (PIT) survey point out its many shortcoming, they also say it is the best

survey tool they have. The stakes are also high to still be as thorough as possible since regional, state and federal funding could be affected.

“Our funding is determined by how many we can survey, which is stupid. Out here our population is scattered, hard to find,” said Kathryn Otten, Jefferson County’s director for the Division of Housing and Integration. “We’ve got 24 hours to survey 774 square miles ... we don’t even have time to start looking up in the mountains.”

Next year Otten says the county will again petition to have a full week to survey.

Family Tree headquarters — Monday, 6 p.m.

Roughly 20 volunteers gather in

Homeless families at Mean Street Ministry’s shelter serve themselves dinner during the evening of Jan. 29. The shelter is open to families in need of a place to stay from December through April.

CLARKE READER a meeting room on the first floor of the nonprofit’s Wheat Ridge facility on Jan. 29. From this moment, to sundown the following day, this group, along with a scattering of other individuals running homeless shelters across the county, or at a special homeless dinner event at Red Rocks Community Church, are tasked with counting as many homeless as possible.

Family Tree’s Housing Supervisor Linda Barringer leads the meeting, and divides the gathered people into three groups, headed toward the severe weather shelters — open tonight specifically for the count, despite the fact

that the evening low will only dip down to 37 degrees, and the ground is dry, downright pleasant conditions for this time of year.

Be sure to get your team leader’s cell number, Barringer reminds the group before they head out.

Mean Street Ministry – 6:15 p.m.

It’s lasagna night at Mean Street Ministry in Lakewood, as four families set up dome tents in the corners of the former church and current Denver Street School gymnasium, which has doubled as a family shelter every night since December.

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As the adults and volunteer Chuck Adams get the tents set up, the halfdozen or so children play – the teenagers shoot hoops, and the young girls run around, visiting with each other, coloring, and scampering through the kitchen. In that kitchen, Kim Adams, Chuck’s wife, and Tina Stuckey, the shelter coordinator, are preparing a salad, getting the lasagna in the oven, as well as a turkey, stuffing and green beans.

In the midst of it all, Aaron Durant is there. He helps a family with a tent, then is in the kitchen, answering questions from Stuckey and Kim, and then he’s trying wrangle a few of the children.

“I’ve done all kinds of jobs over the years, but this is the hardest,” Durant said, taking a brief break in the kitchen. “I started out volunteering here cleaning the toilets, and Pastor James Fry asked if I wanted to take helping run the shelter on.”

Durant was familiar with Fry and Mean Street, because he made use of the organization’s food pantry and cafe, as he himself is homeless by choice.

“I’ve lived the kind of life that most people have, and I didn’t know anyone.

I felt alone a lot,” he remembered.

“But on the street, I feel like I’ve gotten to know a lot of great people. I know what they’re going through, and am trying to help.”

Arvada Covenant Church Severe Weather Shelter — 6:50 p.m.

PIT volunteers arrive at Arvada Covenant Church on Ward Road and find six volunteers from Faith Bible Chapel manning the shelter for the night. They set up pizza and salad for dinner and mini cupcakes for dessert.

Five men and one woman arrive for dinner and a night of sleep indoors.

Deloris Thomas, a case worker at Family Tree, is the survey team leader.

“Personally, I’m hoping to find out about personal situations people are going though that are leading them into homelessness,” she said.

But Thomas said she was worried that the unseasonably warm weather will skew the count on the low side as it did last year.

“We need to show that this population exists. So, when the numbers are low — even though when know these people are there and we are servicing them, if the surveys don’t reflect that — then the money isn’t there.”

Among the counted was Tyler Blane Croaker, 50, of Wheat Ridge.

Croaker had been living on the streets for just over week. He lost his housing after a heroin overdose almost took his life.

“I still can’t believe I’m in this situation, it’s one of my worst nightmares,” Croaker said.

Croaker said that he broke his back and after six surgeries became highly addicted to pain medications. A year ago, he switched to heroin because it was cheaper and always available.

“At first I said I needed it for my back,” Croaker said. “But it came to a point where it was more of an addiction. I lost control.”

Tina Stuckey, Mean Street Ministry’s shelter coordinator, plays with two children staying the night at the shelter on Jan. 29. Families are the only ones allowed to stay at the shelter.

CLARKE READER means that volunteers are getting better at counting this population.

Mitch Pino, 34, was born and raised in Denver and currently lives in a cave in Jefferson County. He stayed at the Westwoods Community Church’s Severe Weather Shelter on Jan. 29 and was one of the Jefferson County residents facing homelessness counted in the Point-inTime survey.

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THE 2017 PIT SURVEY To see the results of last year’s report, go to http://everyonecounts.mdhi.org/2017_ report Mean Street Ministry – 7:15 p.m.

Dinner preparations are coming along nicely, and it smells delicious.

PIT volunteers are speaking to family members for the annual survey.

Some have been willing to speak, others refused. This is typical when dealing with people who face a lot of stigma and scorn from the more fortunate, said Morgan Wieziolowski, who works with the AmeriCorps VISTA program.

“It’s extremely important to the county and the whole city to get this information,” Wieziolowski said.

“While it may be just a snapshot of the homeless population, HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) needs numbers to provide appropriate funding to programs to help the homeless.”

The survey volunteers have “incentive packs,” which include donated items like water bottles, food, and other necessities. People received a pack whether they answered the questions or not.

While it might be discouraging, Wieziolowski said she expects the number of homeless to go up this year, which is actually a good thing. It

Westwoods Community Church Severe Weather Shelter — 7:20 p.m.

It seems as if there’s more and more people in this area facing homelessness, said Jacqui Daughery as she sat at a table with a list of names in front of her, waiting for the van to arrive with Westwoods Community Church’s guests for the evening.

“But when they’re here,” she added, “they’re here to rest, be fed and safe.”

Daughery, her husband Mike and two of three of their children were of the 10 volunteers at the church who helped cook a meal and prepare bedding for the church’s overnight guests.

By 7 p.m., the guests arrived. Only four of the five guests that signed up to stay there have shown up.

After the four men have checked in with Jacqui, they went into the large conjoining room to pick up bedding from one of Jacqui’s sons.

“The value of volunteering with the Severe Weather Shelter Network is getting to see people as they deserve to be seen. Everybody has a name and a story that is not much different than our own,” said Aaron Doverspike, an overnight host at Westwoods.

Once they had set up their bedding in their chosen place to sleep, the guests went to the far side of the room and made themselves a plate of food —chili, chicken noodle soup, baked potatoes, bread and mini cupcakes and cookies.

“When it gets really cold, these folks could die,” Mike Daughery said. “Being able to come to a place that’s warm and safe could be life-saving.”

The Severe Weather Shelter Network’ focus is to keep people alive, Jacqui Daughery added.

“They’re seen, and they’re valued,” she said.

Mean Street Ministry — 7:35 p.m.

A small band gathers outside the shelter doors. It includes Pastor James Fry, the executive director of the ministry, and his constant companion Zeke the German shepard circles his legs, making occasional detours to those nearby, in hopes of a good petting. Otten is there, along with other members of the Mean Street organization: Todd Graber, Mandie Gallagher and Durant.

As they wait, a family — man, woman and an elementary-aged boy — walk by on their way into the shelter,

pulling their belongings in scuffed luggage behind them.

“It’s so early still, should we still go out?” Otten asks.

“Nobody’s going to be settling down yet,” Graber, who is part of the ministry’s weekly street team, nods in agreement.

Still, it’s PIT night, and Jeffco needs a more accurate count if it wants any additional funding. So the group piles into two vehicles and heads off to check the common congregation spots.

The first location is a bust.

“They do hide, that’s part of the game,” said Durant. “Can’t get a ticket if you don’t get caught.”

He would know, having spent years on these same streets.

But while everyone in the group is familiar with these streets, none of them are under the illusion that they are all safe.

“Last time we went out a lady whipped a hammer at my head,” Otten says. “I kept the hammer.”

Fry later confirms her story.

“Yeah, she keeps the hammer on her desk now.”

Westwoods Community Church Severe Weather Shelter — 8 p.m.

Mitch Pino got his Pikachu hat last summer.

“I was looking for a Denver Broncos hat, but they were out of season,” Pino said. “This was the best hat they had and it looks good on me. I like it.”

But usually when it’s really cold outside, he’ll wear his Denver Broncos beanie. And on those nights, he goes to a severe weather shelter to avoid “freezing to death,” he said.

Pino, 34, was born and raised in Denver and currently lives in a cave in Jefferson County.

“I don’t plan on living there forever,” he said, adding he is currently attending school to earn his high school equivalency diploma.

And he has a goal to pursue higher education — a bachelor’s degree in science, perhaps. Or maybe someday he’ll open a Mexican restaurant because enjoys cooking, Pino said as he ate a warm bowl of chili.

Mean Street Ministry – 8:15 p.m.

“It’s a feast tonight,” exclaimed Stuckey, as she surveyed the full spread for the evening.

One child who is staying the night with her family at the shelter agrees – “It smells so good in here.”

All the food Mean Street serves is donated – either purchased or handmade by volunteers.

Another guest for the night sums it up best – “It’s like Thanksgiving tonight.”

Before dinner is served, Chuck calls for a prayer, in which everyone forms a circle and holds hands. A few PIT volunteers remained in case any more families arrive, but it looks like about seven will be the total for the evening.

The dinner experience is the same one might see in any cafeteria — People laughing, telling stories, stealing bites of each other’s food.

Kim eventually gets to join her husband, eating with the night’s guests.

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these people and get to know them.”

Edgewater — 8:35 p.m.

The truck has a sun shade up against the windshield, a rosary hanging in front. The back is almost full, and covered by tarps. Inside the cab a man and woman can be heard trying to shush a dog.

The couple is homeless, sleeping in the truck for the foreseeable future, and, after a bit of conversation, agree to participate in the survey.

The man, Eloy Morales, does most of the talking, and has a lot to say.

“What kind of country is it where you can make minimum wage and not be able to afford a place to f***ing stay?!” he asks.

According to Morales, his wife worked 27 years for the DMV. He served in the Army and put in more than two decades of work as a state employee. Still, bills mounted and their house was foreclosed on.

“We’re not out here trashing anything,” Morales says, insisting they even pick up after their dog Cody.

“We’re just out here surviving.”

Colfax and Teller — 8:55 p.m.

A guy dressed in unassuming clothes saunters past. A team member strikes up a conversation on the chance the man is homeless. He is, but doesn’t want to talk.

“I’ve tried and tried and tried. Been

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homeless since 2004. And that’s all I have to say about that,” he says as he walks off.

At the nearby bus stop along Colfax a loud, drunk voice echoes across the parking lot. Two bundled shapes are visible on the bench. Graber approaches the pair first.

“Who the f***k are you?” says the noisy one on the left.

“My name is Todd. I’m just a guy.”

“Well I’m just a f**king guy too!” he responds.

The one on the right hunches lower in her coat, and doesn’t indicate even hearing Graber’s questions. She opens up more when approached later by the women on the street team, who manage to go through the survey with her.

“She wasn’t unattractive, which is bad.” said Fry. “Good looking women don’t last long out here.”

The Rising Church Day Shelter — Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.

The day shelter at The Rising Church in Olde Town sees anywhere from 30-70 people needing services each day. Tuesday morning was no different as the downstairs bustled with men and women experiencing homelessness. Some bathed in the newly remodeled showers. Others drank coffee and ate breakfast. Some stocked up on snacks or food for the week. A few browsed the clothing racks in the gym.

“Everything is going really well,” said Rebel Rodriguez, food bank and day shelter director at The Rising, adding that clothes and food are do

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“Go ahead and take the (expletive) picture,” said the man, parked on the bus stop bench along Colfax the night of Jan. 29. He was clearly intoxicated, but not altogether unfriendly. “God bless you,” he said in parting.

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Pennington Elementary shifts to expeditionary learning school The new instructional model will be implemented in the fall

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An old school will be teaching students some new tricks at Pennington Elementary School in Wheat Ridge.

The school, located at 4617 Independence St., will transition into an expeditionary learning (EL) school for the 2018-19 school year.

The EL instructional model is exemplified by project-based learning expeditions, where students engage in interdisciplinary, in-depth study of compelling topics, in groups and in their community, with assessment coming through cumulative products, public presentations, and portfolios.

Students will undertake tasks requiring perseverance, fitness, craftsmanship, imagination, self-discipline, and significant achievement.

“We’re excited about this at Pennington because we believe it will build on some of the current structures that are there,” said Karen Quanbeck, Jeffco schools’ chief of schools for elementary.

Pennington currently has a 21st Century Learning Grant which allows it to offer extended learning time — students have a longer school day and they get more enrichments and handson learning.

The challenge, Quanbeck said, was making those hands-on experiences happen throughout the whole school day.

Staff says becoming an EL school will do that.

“There’s a firm belief that if kids

Pennington Elementary School in Wheat Ridge will transition to an expeditionary learning school for next school year. aren’t chained to their desk, that’s much more interesting and engaging and that’s going to drive their learning in a way that is deeper and more authentic,” Quanbeck said.

Pennington Elementary is a school that have been challenged with low enrollment numbers — a challenge that landed the school on the potential chopping block when the district was contemplating closing five elementary schools last year.

With an enrollment under 200, less than 100 students actually live in the boundary. It is also a Title 1 school, meaning that it is a high percentage of students who meet the qualifications for free or reduced lunch.

Diana Wilson, chief communications officer for Jeffco schools, said being named on the closure list did have an impact on the school’s enrollment, which dropped even lower this school year.

“It’s a small school challenged with enrollment,so we thought about what

Second officer-involved shooting in Arvada in 2018 STAFF REPORT

An armed suspect, identified as Adrian Valdez, 39, was shot by Arvada Police officers after he reportedly attacked officers and a K9 Wednesday, Jan. 31 around 8:35 p.m.

He was pronounced dead on scene.

On the evening of Jan. 31 at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a domestic situation in the 7300 block of 82nd Way. It’s reported that officers learned that Valdez had violated a restraining order. He also had a felony warrant out of Pueblo and a Denver County traffic warrant. Valdez fled before officers arrived.

The Arvada Police reports that officers were told Valdez was armed.

At approximately 8:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to a separate suspicious person call in a nearby apartment complex (6900 block of W. 84th Way). The description of that person

was similar to the description given to officers in reference to Valdez from the earlier domestic call.

A K9 was called in to assist responding officers. Officers and the K9 unit arrived on scene where they located a male — later identified positively by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office as Valdez — in an enclosed area of the apartment complex.

It’s reported that officers could see he was armed with a knife and gave several commands for him to drop the weapon. Valdez instead came at the officers and K9 with the knife and officers shot him.

The Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team (C.I.R.T), comprised of Jefferson County law enforcement agencies and members of the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, is investigating the incident. The investigation is on-going.

we do to revitalize school,” Wilson said. “EL was one idea.”

Quanbeck said it’s all about changing the experience, having kids engage and creating a school that can build enrollment and capture kids outside of the Pennington boundary.

District officials hope that the specialized instructional model will serve not only current Pennington families, but will draw students from Wheat Ridge and throughout the district who are interested in the hands-on instruction.

“Our poverty schools don’t always get that hands on learning,” Quanbeck said. “EL elevates that as a priority. All kids deserve amazing opportunities.”

Jeffco has one other EL certified school — Dutch Creek Elementary in the in the Littleton area. Bradford K-8 and Jeffco Open schools also embrace the EL model, though they are not certified.

“El is rigorous academic content but it also embeds the character compo-

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nent into the lesson,” said Jennifer Pennell, principal at Dutch Creek.

Since switching to the EL model last year, Pennell said she has seen a change in the students.

“Parents stop me and say that their kids are engaged and those who are typically introverts and shy will not stop talking about what learning in school,” Pennell said.

At Pennington, the shift will coincide with the retirement of current principal, Sandy Craig. Once a new principal is hired, he or she along with the district will start holding community meetings about the shift.

The district did have meetings with current Pennington parents and staff to discuss the idea and Quanbeck said the response was “overwhelmingly positive.”

If interested, those who live outside the Pennington zinging area will be able to choice into the school during the second round of choice enrollment running Feb. 9 through Aug. 31.

Suspects arrested in connection with multiple robberies STAFF REPORT

Lakewood police have arrested two men in connection with a string of robberies that began in July of last year at Lakewood King Soopers stores.

According to a news release from Lakewood Police, Valentin Justin Arrastia, 36 and Kelen Thomas Hobbs, 35, were Hobbs arrested on suspicion of 11 counts of aggravated robbery.

Two Lakewood King Soopers stores had been robbed nine times since July, the news release stated, and the same men are suspected of two additional King Soopers Arrastia robberies in Arvada, most recently on Jan. 28.

Initially thought to be the work of a single robber, the crimes were featured in several Crime Stoppers segments and bulletins. During the investigation, detectives began to suspect a second man as a participant and accessory in the numerous robberies, the release says.

About two weeks ago, before the identities of the alleged robbers were known, a Lakewood officer made a routine traffic stop of the two, which later proved to be critical in developing the two as suspects, the department stated in the release.

Lakewood detectives obtained arrest warrants for the two suspects, and both were taken into custody Jan. 29 at a home in the 12600 block of Forest Drive in Thornton. Both were booked into the Adams County Jail and eventually will be transferred to the Jefferson County Jail. The District Attorney’s Office will file formal charges at a later time.

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Arvada Police awarded $12,500 marijuana impact grant STAFF REPORT

“We are utilizing the funds available to our city to combat crimes caused by illegal marijuana grows in Colorado.”

The State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs awarded the Arvada Police Department a $12,500 Marijuana Impact Grant.

The grant is available only to cities that have a moratorium on marijuana sales — no retail, medical, testing or growing facilities.

Arvada Police will use this grant funding to increase the size of its crime lab sink and install a safety shower and eye wash area.

“There is an increased workload caused by marijuana brought in, sold and shipped through Arvada,” said Arvada crime scene detective Matt Archuleta.

“There are chemicals that can be used to process items faster for fingerprints, but require a safety shower to be available in case of accidental

Marc Williams Arvada Mayor spills or contamination.”

Purchasing an upgraded and larger sink, safety shower, and eyewash will allow the Police Department to process marijuana items using faster and more efficient methods.

Arvada Police also requested funding to purchase supplies to create a marijuana detective field kit. This

kit will include small equipment and tools to assist detectives working on illegal marijuana cases. Cell phone and mobile data devices along with computers are used commonly by suspects to communicate about illegal marijuana transactions, keep logs of transactions, take pictures of product, and conduct counter surveillance.

The field kit will provide tools for immediate evidence collection from cell phones and mobile data devices in a manner designed by best practices to preserve the evidence and analyze information faster.

“We are utilizing the funds available to our city to combat crimes caused by illegal marijuana grows in Colorado,” said Arvada Mayor Marc Williams.

“We want to keep our community safe and this is one more way we can do it.”

This is the third time Arvada has applied for and received the Marijuana Impact Grant since the program started in 2016. To date, the department has received $82,500 and has used the funds for a marijuana processing trailer, equipment, task force training and officer attendance at the Colorado Drug Investigators Association events.

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Water providers taking lack of precipitation in stride Planning has metro-area supplies in solid shape

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Five years ago, the Denver area got one of its largest February winter storms on record, when 15.9 inches of snow fell between Feb. 2 and 4.

Fast-forward to Feb. 26, 2015, and Denver set an all-time snowfall record of 22.2 inches, breaking the mark set in 1912.

But in 2018, extended forecasts predict mostly dry conditions with only light, brief snowstorms for the next two weeks.

The lack of snowfall has been especially disappointing for the skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers in the state, but it also leaves a lot of people

Snow falls on the railroad tracks in Olde Town Arvada in May of last year.

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concerned about the water supply.

But it’s not as bad as one would think — water providers plan for years in advance for Colorado’s dry times.

“Colorado is very dependent on Mother Nature for its water supply,” said Lisa Darling, executive direc-

A frozen Clear Creek flooded over in 2013, leaving icy debris over the creek bed, and nearby trails.

GLEN WALLACE tor of the South Metro Water Supply Authority. “You always want to make sure you’re planning for no matter what Mother Nature hands you.”

The South Metro Water Supply Authority is an umbrella organization with 13 water provider members that represent about half of Douglas County and about 10 percent of Arapahoe County.

Currently, Denver Water’s reservoir system, which serves about 1.4 million people in the City of Denver and the surrounding suburbs, is 90 percent full, said Dave Bennett, the director of water resource strategy for Denver Water.

Because of this, which can in part be attributed to the water conservation efforts of area residents, it’s unlikely there will be major water restrictions come this summer, said Peter Goble, a research associate at the Colorado Climate Center, a recognized state climate office located in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. The center provides services and expertise related to Colorado’s climate.

However, there is only a 30 percent chance of ending this snow season with above-average or average snowpack, Goble said. And it’s when the mark is missed for years on end that the shortfall becomes a problem, he added.

There should be some level of concern, Goble said, “but it could be much worse.”

One thing that people must keep in mind is that Colorado is a semiarid region, meaning it is not a wet area, but also not a desert, Bennett said.

On average, the Denver area receives about 16 inches of precipitation a year.

“This has been an unusual year because the amount of snow falling in different parts of the state has been inconsistent,” Bennett said. But “we’re watching it very closely and can respond as needed to any water shortages we’d be facing.”

Precipitation in Colorado is valuable and variable, Darling said. This means there will be an element of uncertainty when predicting accumulation of precipitation, she added. But consumers should have confidence in their water provider, Darling said.

“Water providers think about water year-round and for years in advance,” she said. They plan carefully “for that uncertain future.”

Overall, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System, as of Jan. 30, about 99 percent of Colorado residents live in areas experiencing abnormally dry condi- M tions. The remaining 1 percent — in t a small section of Larimer County i — live in the only area not in some degree of a drought. The driest areas are to the west and south of the Front Range.

The South Platte Basin, which serves the Front Range from Douglas County northward, is at 85 percent of its average precipitation as of Jan. 19, Goble said.

Although there may not be any water restrictions on consumer usage, there could be other environmental and recreational impacts attributed to the lack of snowfall, Goble said. These could include affecting river activities, such as kayaking or fly fishing because the rivers could be low, and a higher risk for fires.

“Some years are going to be dry, and some years are going to be wet,” said Bart Miller, the director of the Healthy Rivers Program for Western Resource Advocates. “Having drier years like this one raises awareness and helps people take an incentive to water conservation.” it can also influence the Legislature to try new things, Miller added.

For example, he said, look at House Bill 16-1005, also known as the rain barrel bill. It was signed by Gov. John Hickenlooper in May 2016 and allows Colorado homeowners to collect a total capacity of 110 gallons of rainwater to use for outdoor purposes, such as gardening.

“This new law will … connect people with their water usage more closely and encourage water conservation,” said Rep. Jessie Danielson, D-Golden, in a previous interview at the time of the bill singing. Danielson was one of the bill’s legislative sponsors.

“In our state, when it comes to water, even small efforts like this will add up to help us protect our most precious resource,” Danielson said.

Overall, people in Colorado have done a good job with being mindful of how much water they use, both indoors and outdoors, Darling said.

And no matter if in a drought or not, it’s important use water wisely all the time, she added.

“What you do today,” Darling said, “influences the amount of water that will be available in the future.”

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Mean Street Ministry’s Outreach Director Todd Graber walks through a drainage tunnel between two strip malls in east Jefferson County, Jan. 29, in search of homeless individuals for the annual point in time survey.

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nated daily by the community.

Rodriguez sat with a group at the table conducting PIT surveys.

“I’m really impressed with how well it’s gone this year,” Rodriguez said of the surveys. “I feel like this year will be a little more accurate.”

Rodriguez continued with saying she felt the survey last year didn’t reflect the true number of homeless.

“I feel like a lot of even our folks were totally missed,” she said.

One man who has taken advantage of services at The Rising to work toward gaining housing again is Norman Slyfox, 51.

“The church has really helped me from day one,” he said.

Slyfox became homeless shortly after his girlfriend was jailed for a repeat DUI. He couldn’t handle the bills on his own, so he put his belongings in storage and took to the streets while she spent a year in jail.

“Well, the streets are a hard place,” Slyfox said matter of factly.

“To go from living inside being comfortable to readjusting to what it takes to survive on the streets is quite a change.”

Throughout his almost five months of homelessness, Slyfox continued to work as a master electrician. He saved every nickel and dime he could.

Now, he says he’s weeks away from moving into a new apartment.

Arvada Public Library — Tuesday, 12:25 p.m.

Spaghetti and salad were on the menu for lunch at the library. Those experiencing homelessness were invited to visit the library to take the point in time survey and eat a meal in return.

The event at the library was a new addition to the count this year.

A similar event took place at the Belmar Library at the same time and at the Columbine Library the night before.

FOR MORE INFO The Family Tree — www.thefamilytree.org Mean Street Ministry — www.meanstreetministry.org Colorado Coalition for the Homeless — www.coloradocoalition.org Jeffco human services — www.jeffco.us/ human-services “The more we can be active participants in raising our count to reflect what’s happening in our community, the more our county can go after the resources folks need,” said Simone Groene-Nieto, coordinator of diversity and inclusion services at Jefferson County Public Libraries. She also served as the PIT coordinator for the Jeffco libraries.

The Arvada library, located across the street from The Rising and next to Olde Town Square, sees one of the highest rates of homelessness of all the Jeffco libraries.

“This location faces unique challenges because serving the homeless community does also come with challenges,” Groene-Nieto said. “There’s more security incidents, more behavioral, more intoxication. But I think the staff here views that as an opportunity to and recommit to figure out how to end the problem of homelessness.”

Russ Coley, a volunteer who works at the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, thought that providing lunch for homeless community helped bring people in to get surveyed.

“I told them we’re trying to find out what services are needed and the best way to do that is talk to the people who need those services,” he said.

“The homeless population here is now bigger than anyone wants to admit and most of us are one or two paychecks away from the same thing.”

Coley said to him, the most important thing the community can do is to identify the homeless population as part of the community.

“Look people in the eye,” Cooley said. “Rather than turn away in disgust, say ‘hi.’”

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VOICES Revealing my word of the year can prove a challenge

ast month, I used a previously my life. planned trip to impose a retreat You may have read in this space mentality for myself. For the about my “words of the year.” I don’t better part of 10 days, like to do resolutions, and ALCHEMY turning a page on the calendar I didn’t open my computer, has never spurred my impulse turn on the TV or the radio, for improvement or change. So check emails or texts, or take finding a word – or letting the calls. word find me – as a focus for This retreat of sorts had the coming year has been my become a necessity after a source of both exploration and year of dealing with misforinsight for the past five years. tune, disappointment, and just For 2018, though, it seems plain bad luck. 2017 was a year that I was blocked, or I was of major change, personally blocking, this exploration. Inand professionally, although it stead of insistently announcalso held great joy. But by the Andrea Doray ing themselves, as they have in end of it, I had an imperative previous years, words such as “voice,” to disengage, to take a sabbatical from

“speak” and “power” kept swirling around, especially the concept of speaking truth to power.

Thus, “truth,” was also a choice early on, and I had even started my column to tell you all about it. But truth became too elusive, too exclusive, too exhausting to pursue for so long. This week, I heard a marvelous quote on NPR, from the artist Clyfford Still, who said something along the lines of even truth being a lie in the wrong mouth. In a world of alternative facts, how prophetic was this?

During my sabbatical, the word “balance” seemed unapologetically appropriate, but defining that balance was much harder. Sure, we can

all – most of the time – achieve some semblance of balance in our personal and professional lives, juggling our various obligations.

It’s not my “obligations” that need balancing, however. I manage to work (a lot), keep a home (most of the time), and maintain relationships as best I can.

But I haven’t practiced the piano.

I haven’t ridden my bikes. I haven’t spent time with the people who mean the most to me. I haven’t taken writing classes, or taught any, either. I have barely put pen to paper at all, actually.

So, although I was going through the obligatory motions, I also was drainSEE DORAY, P29

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perspectives are still too pervasive out there. Women too are still held captive, as well. Respect for women could be immensely broadened with a lot more clarity on Women’s History, just since the 1970’s!

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hey say you shouldn’t talk politics, religion or money in polite company. We disagree. We believe that controversial issues deserve collaborative and innovative problem solving working to keep Colorado as one of the best places to live. The Bighorn Energy Leadership Fellows spent eight days together this fall doing exactly that over three meals a day, presentations from 31 local and international GUEST experts, and one improv comCOLUMN edy show. We stayed polite and disagreed without being disagreeable.

We are Coloradans from across the political spectrum, hailing from around the state, ranging from college student to near retirement, and working in a variety of sectors. We are members of the 2017 cohort of Bighorn Leadership Program: Colorado’s Energy Future. The Bighorn Leadership Program was founded in 2001 to ensure that Colorado has a deep bench of thoughtful individuals who will actively and constructively engage in the public policy arena both on the local and state levels.

Over the years, Bighorn Fellows delved into vexing policy topics, including health care, economic development and — this year — energy.

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west of the Mississippi River drilled into Florence soil in 1860, our state has become one of the top energy producers in the country while valuing our quality of life and environment.

This didn’t happen by accident; it was the result of good policy enacted by the legislature, the voters, and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).

In 2004, Colorado voters passed the Renewable Energy Requirement Initiative, the first voter-led statewide initiative of its kind. As of 2016, Colorado was ranked 10th in installed solar generation and was the seventh largest wind producing state. We’ve since increased the standard three times, and the current target is 30 percent renewable by 2020 for investor-

owned utilities and 20 percent for cooperative utilities.

The renewable sector is not the only energy sector where Colorado is providing leadership. As the state’s population grows, natural gas drilling and exploration are bumping up against urban and suburban residential areas.

Of course, Coloradans are concerned about this, and there has been significant progress in this area. In 2014, Colorado adopted rules for capturing methane and decreasing harmful carbon-based pollutants, rules that are now a national model not only in technical specifications but also in collaboration among environmental groups, the oil and gas industry, and regulators. Colorado’s work inspired other states to adopt similar methane standards.

We offer to be a resource for the continued leadership in Colorado’s energy future, for policymakers, companies leading the way, and our

fellows Coloradans. Collectively, our group knows the science of solar panels, wind turbines and hydraulic fracturing equally as well as we know the regulatory environment, policy making, and electoral politics. We understand the public safety and national security implications of energy choices. We know the economics of Colorado’s energy industry (renewables, natural gas and fossil fuel), and that it employs over 270,000 of our neighbors and creating nearly $15 billion in economic impact.

If energy was a poker game, Colorado has more cards to play than most states.

Energy policy is complicated, but oversimplified rhetoric is not the answer. Coloradans are collaborative, innovative and cutting edge. The future of energy policy in our state cannot be a zero-sum game consisting of winners and losers. Let’s solve this evolving and complex issue within

city halls, the capitol, boardrooms and neighborhoods, where ideas can be discussed in transparent and public settings. We can balance economic growth and provide energy in a safe, efficient, affordable and most environmentally and socially sustainable way. And yes, we, the undersigned are ready and willing to help achieve this vision.

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OBITUARIES BURKHARDT

Walter Burkhardt 11/25/1926 - 2/4/2018

Walter A. Burkhardt, age 91, Columbia, MD, passed away February 4, 2018 at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Columbia, MD. He was born November 25, 1926 in Illinois, a son of Albert and Ida (Houseman) Burkhardt.

Walter grew up in Highwood, IL where he graduated from high school.

He went onto school further to become an electrical draftsman at a large company in Chicago.

In 1961, he met Virginia Mae Campbell at a dance and they were married later that year. They spent the next 53 years together until her death in 2015.

Their two sons, Walter and Robert, were born while they lived in Chicago.

They lived for several years on the north side of Chicago in Evanston and Deerfield. Sometime in 1969, the two of them visited a travel show where

they saw an ad for some property for sale near Grand Lake, CO. (Several years later, they would buy some property and build a cabin there). In 1970, the two of them moved to Arvada, CO. Shortly after moving, Walter lost his job due to a layoff. But this turned out to be good for him because he got a job working as a water meter reader for the City of Arvada. That job was great for him since it got him outside and meeting with people. He loved to meet new people. After going into a room of people, within 30 minutes he would know everyone’s name and place of birth. Virginia and Walter bought and sold houses three times in Arvada finally ending up in a small house on the

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Lake Arbor Golf Couse.

Walter loved Virginia very much and often said how she was the only one for him. They loved hiking in Rocky Mountain National park, fishing off the back of their Cabin, and golfing in Grand Lake and at their house in Arvada. The two of them played golf until they were 85 years old. They lived in Colorado until about 2013 when they moved to Ellicott City to be near their two sons.

After Virginia passed away, Walter continued to live by himself until about March 2017, when he moved to an Assisted Living place in Columbia, Maryland.

He was an avid Cubs baseball fan and managed to go out to a Cubs game in WELCH

Edward J. May “Ed” of Arvada passed away January 23, 2018 at Lutheran Medical Center. He was born in Tiffin, Ohio on June 10, 1933 and proceeded in death by mother, father and brother John. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia of 60 years, along with one nephew, four nieces and numerous great nephews and great nieces.

Ed’s served in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and was a proud

Washington in 2017 (Cubs won) with his son Robert. He is survived by his two sons Walter and Robert, and his two granddaughters Andrea and Julie.

He was very much loved and we will all miss him.

Relatives and friends will be received Saturday, February 10 from 9-11am at Eley Funeral Home in Constantine, MI, where services will follow at 11am.

Pastor Maria Rutland of Salem Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will be in Constantine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Denver Zoo at denverzoo.org or Dumb Friends League of Denver at ddfl.org. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.

Carol Ann Welch

Feb. 18, 1940 - Jan. 20, 2018

member of the 1st Marine Division Alumni Association and “Coopers Troopers”. He was also a member of the Marine Corps Honor Guard at Fort Logan for several years.

At Ed’s request there will be no funeral service held. He will be interned at Fort Logan at a later date.

In Ed’s memory donations may be made to the Semper Fi Fund.

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Carol Ann Welch passed away January 20, 2018 at Covenant Village Care Center. Carol was born February 18, 1940 in Douglas, WY and raised in Casper, WY. She graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper and received her BA and MA degrees from the University of Northern Colorado. She taught fifth grade at Secrest Elementary in Arvada for thirty-one years. Carol was

a member of Lakewood Church of the Nazarene, Alpha Delta Kappa, AAUW and Jefferson County Retired Teachers.

A memorial service will be held at Lakewood Church of the Nazarene, 1755 Dover St, 80215 February 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be given to the church in Carol’s name towards a new sound system.

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Don’t avoid the snow, try snowshoeing In 2005 I crashed and hit my head on a ski slope at Lake Tahoe. I had rented a pair of short skis and tried to keep up with my younger cousins who were tearing down the runs. For the first WIT time I wore a helmet, AND GRIT which protected my head somewhat.

Cross country skiing worked out for my husband Dick and I for a while, but then balance challenged us, along with lack of control on hills.

“Let’s try snowMary Stobie shoeing,” I suggested. We both bought snowshoes and reserved a room at Devil’s Thumb Ranch near Winter

Park.

The following are my notes I took at Devil’s Thumb: We drive up from Denver, have lunch in Winter Park and get checked in Devils thumb by 3 p.m. It is the middle of January and the pine trees are still decorated with colored Christmas lights. It’s bitter cold, 9 degrees below zero with a cutting wind.

I feel frustrated with my snowshoes because as I’d get one buckle done, the other metal prong would pop out. A man at the door helped me get them buckled. .I waddle out the front door in my snowshoes, clicking down on the cement ramp. Now I’m in the snow but no see no trail. I squat down and snowshoe under a chain stretched across two posts. Very carefully make my way through the deep snow. One snowshoe pops off. Drat! Removing my

mittens, I manage to get it back on.

When I hit the groomed trails, I gaze around and see I have the entire snowy ranch to myself, not a soul in sight. Pastures covered with snow and the late afternoon glow lighting up the scene. Where is everyone, I wonder?

Where is Dick?

I am wearing my purple wooly shirt, knit jacket, a black down short jacket under my heavier long down coat with a balaclava over my head. I look like a masked terrorist with only my dark glasses showing.

Mind you this is not typical clothing for snowshoeing, but it is so cold you could freeze a fried egg on the sidewalk. The wind cold wind blows snow across the wide path obliterating the tracks I was trying to follow. A slab of snow forms over my path.

The wind continues to howl and

blows right through the material covering my face. The wind chill is 20 below. But I feel exhilarated with the exercise of snowshoeing and inhaling the beauty of the wide expanses of snow.

Still I don’t see my husband Dick.

I don’t have my cellphone. So quiet, the silence, the beauty of silence.

The sun is setting barely above the horizon, and it’s glow is getting softer and lower. Finally Dick and I find each other.

It is a lot of work to get up to the mountains in Colorado. But it is definitely worth the trouble. Snowshoeing is a treat in the middle of our long winter ahead.

Mary Stobie is a public speaker, author and lover of the outdoors. Contact her at www.marystobie.com. Or at her email mry_jeanne@yahoo.com.

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Awareness needed for our wild neighbors

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f you have an interest in nature and our local wildlife residents, you have to be aware of both the intense drive our OUTDOOR local and state leadLIVING ers have for growth and the real life threat that growth pressure has on our natural environment, especially our wildlife.

It is time for the Front Range communities to take a good broad base Ron Hellbusch look at wildlife as an integral part of our regional quality of life.

It may sound trite, but the critters and birds cannot speak for themselves nor lobby for habitat preservation or petition against or for public land issues. That is our responsibility including those who are the driving force of development.

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We are not doing a very good job representing the wildlife interests in our communities.

On the positive side, few metro areas have done as much as our communities to set aside “open space” lands and for that we salute local governments.

But land without wildlife is like a house without people. We could post a “vacancy” at most Open Space signs.

Road (street) kill numbers are ignored and growing; we lack signage alerting the public to the presence of wildlife; too often there is a lack of separation of busy trails from wildlife roosting and feeding habitat and little thought given to establishing wildlife-only preserves in conjunction with open space. We could do more to provide information that would encourage citizens to feed and shelter neighborhood birds and small critters.

The good work of establishing Open Space is diminished by the lack of attention to protecting, preserving, attracting and simply including wildlife

needs in open space land studies.

There is a growing awareness of the connection between the health of wildlife and bird populations and a peaceful, quite environment essential for their existence.

A reading of a recent article in the Denver Post, dated January 13, 2018 titled “Noise causing birds stress akin to PTSD.” The reporter refers to a Colorado University study showing oil and gas drilling operations are creating post-traumatic stress disorder among the wild birds and waterfowl along the Front Range. The Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife are in the midst of a similar and equally critical wildlife study focused on the declining population and health of the mule deer population in Colorado.

These studies clearly are showing the impact of development activities (energy, housing, roads, noise, loss of habitat and other changing urban land uses) are having on the health

and the stress for both mammals and birds in our communities and state.

As if there isn’t already a clear and threatening level of development already at play impacting the health of our wildlife, rumor has it the State Land Board is considering oil and gas leases surrounding and possibly within the boundaries of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, adjoining Commerce City.

More on this later as information becomes available.

Let me suggest the critters and birds need us now more than ever.

The elected officials took a big step in the 1960s when they enacted the Environment Impact Statement (EIS) process to protect people and communities. Could it be we need a Wildlife Impact Statement (WIS) action today?

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Lit Fest brings national artists to teach aspiring writers

w g s B c s a person who started writing for pleasure back in elemen- “ tary school, I can confirm that while the actual act of writ- w ing is a solitary one, the only way to w improve your writing is to share it. s Which is why it’s always a thrill that c every year, the Lighthouse Writers n Workshop hosts Lit Fest — a chance a COMING aspiring authors L ATTRACTIONS for and literary lovers to f learn from some of a the best contemporary authors.

This year’s event runs June 1 through 15, and includes workshops, parties, seminars, salons, agent consultations, and more in a variety Clarke Reader of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, memoir, poetry and screenwriting.

There will also be courses for young writers, from third grade to senior year in high school.

Some of the notable authors hosting workshops include Leslie Jamison, author of “The Empathy Exams,” Jenny Offill, author of “Dept. of Speculation,” and Alexandre O. Philippe, screenwriter and director of “78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene” and “Doc of the Dead.”

People interested in participating can select classes and events à la carte, or a festival pass for the full experience.

Tickets go on sale the first week of April.

For those looking to do in-depth work on their own writing, there is a chance to participate in Lit Fest Master Workshops from the visiting authors.

Master Workshops are limited to 10 participants.

Each weeklong workshop meets five times, from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Monday through Friday, and includes a one-onone meeting with the instructor. The weekend workshops meet twice, Saturday and Sunday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., each day.

Any aspiring writers interested in participating in these workshops has until March 15 to apply.

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Downtown Denver’s Tag Restaurant is one of the more than 200 restaurants participating in the annual Denver Restaurant Week.

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Event spotlights growing dining scene More than 200 eateries participate in Denver Restaurant Week

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Denver metro area has been growing at an unparalleled rate over the last few years, and all those new people have a few things in common — one of those things is, they’ve all got to eat.

There’s an ever-expanding list of new, exciting restaurants to check out in the metro area (about 240 opened in 2017), and that’s in addition to an already deep bench of top-notch restaurants that longtime residents know about. Zagat recently awarded Denver the number 4 spot on its “Most Exciting Food Cities” As a way to both connect people with restaurants they’ve never tried before and spread the word about the depth and variety of the dining scene, Visit Denver created Denver Restaurant Week 14 years ago. And it’s become one of the most anticipated weeks of the year.

“Both diners and restaurants really gear up for this week,”

Denver’s Linger Restaurant is one of the more than 200 restaurants participating in the annual Denver Restaurant Week.

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PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS There are about 14 restaurants in the west metro area participating in Denver Restaurant Week. Find them here: www.denver.org/denver-restaurantweek/dining-scene/neighborhoods/ west-metro/ said Justin Bresler, vice president of Visit Denver’s marketing department. “I love seeing how excited people are about trying restaurants they love, and places they’ve never visited before.”

This year’s Denver Restaurant Week is from Feb. 23 through March 4, and features more than 220 restaurants offering multicourse meals at one of three different price points — $25, $35 or $45.

“It’s up to each restaurant to decide what price point they want to offer,” Bresler explained.

“We encourage people to try different price points, because it’s SEE DINING, P24

Sharing PostSecrets Have you ever had a secret that you really wanted to share, but don’t want to risk it getting out or hurting someone? Yeah, me too.

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People with disabilities have options for fitness Facilities aim to improve health of those who face exclusion

OBESITY AND DISABILITIES • Obesity rates for adults with disabilities are approximately 57 percent higher than among adults without disabilities, which means about 36 percent of adults with disabilities are obese, compared with 23 percent of adults without disabilities.

• In children with disabilities, obesity rates are approximately 38 percent higher than for children without disabilities, or 22 percent of children with disabilities are obese, compared to 16 percent of children without disabilities.

Source: Centers for Disease Control National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The energy at Pure Barre fitness was running high. Thumping music, grunts of exertion and the smell of sweat filled the air as fitness specialist Briget Russomanno led the workout class.

“You can do it,” she said to the class.

“Just one more set, let’s keep going!”

Groans of protest were mixed with smiles of joy, as she eventually wrapped up the class with a cool-down session.

“Wow. This is my new place. I’m coming here again,” said Casey Gunning, 34, who has Down syndrome and attended the exercise class at 5375 Landmark Place in Greenwood Village for the first time.

Every client in the class had a disability of some sort, some mental

HOW EXERCISE HELPS Casey Gunning, 34, feels the burn as she works out at Pure Barre Greenwood Village.

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and some physical. Pure Barre is one of the few places in the Denver metro area that offers workout classes for people with disabilities. Owners Briget and Scott Russomanno

‘People with a disability certainly can exercise safely’ Kelly Bonner, inclusion specialist with the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability who has spent 17 years working with people with disabilities, weighed in on challenges facing people with disabilities and physical exercise, via an email interview with Colorado Community Media.

The center was founded in 1999, as a resource center on health promotion for people with disabilities. The organization seeks to “help people with disability and other chronic health conditions achieve health benefits through increased participation in all types of physical and social activities…” The NCHPAD has numerous free resources and free online workout programs at www. nchpad.org/14weeks.

Do disabilities cause obesity?

Certainly disability and health can coexist. There are plenty of people with a disability who are in great shape. But a disability can predispose someone to secondary health conditions such as obesity for a number of reasons.

Can people with disabilities exercise safely?

In general, it is always wise to get medical clearance before beginning an exercise program, especially if you have any concerns. That being said, YES. People with a disability certainly can exercise safely and they will probably find that exercise helps them in many facts of their life, from performing their activities of daily living, to transferring, to better sleep.

Is exercise/activity usually factored into their care plans?

Care plans for people with a disability vary greatly across the U.S., as well as with different disability types. Many people with a disability do not have a specific care plan and are not told how they can be active after acquiring their disability. Often I think doctors are so rushed in their patient interactions that they are focused on treatment or current issues ... (and) rarely have time to address preventive measures like physical activity.

What are the biggest barriers to exercise in people with disabilities?

There are a number of barriers to physical activity for people with a disability. For many, they don’t know how or where to exercise. Many fitness centers aren’t equipped or knowledgeable enough to work with these individuals. Access is also a problem. People with a disability need access to the facility by not only providing an accessible building and parking area, but once they get inside they need access to the fitness equipment by providing more space between equipment, cardio machines geared toward upper body movement and a list of other things.

But surprisingly, research shows that one of the biggest barriers to physical activity for people with a disability is attitude.

Staff members questioning why they are there or not knowing how to effectively communicate with them or meet their needs is a quick turn-off.

launched Barre Stars in early 2018 to help combat adult obesity.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 36 percent of adults with disabilities are obese, versus 23 percent of adults without disabilities. Obesity can lead to various other health issues, including diabetes and heart disease.

The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability says that the 50 million-plus Americans with disabilities, who are at greater risk for developing health problems

Benefits of physical activity for people with disabilities include: • Improved cardiovascular fitness • Improved muscle fitness • Improved mental health • A better ability to do tasks of daily life Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention associated with a sedentary lifestyle, are getting even less physical activity because of the numerous barriers they face in becoming physically active.

“For many, they don’t know how or where to exercise,” said Kelly Bonner, SEE FITNESS, P20

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an inclusion specialist with NCHPD. “Marketing material is not focused on this minority group, and to be honest, many fitness centers aren’t equipped to work with these individuals so they don’t know where to go that can create a plan that is appropriate for them.”

The CDC also recommends that people with disabilities get regular physical activity. But historically, there have been few facilities to meet their needs, as well as various other factors that prevent healthy activity.

“So few programs exist that offer safe and effective fitness programming in a way that educates and adapts to the specific needs of these individuals,” said Scott Russomanno. “Parents and caretakers are left to face this challenge alone without a community equipped to serve the health and fitness needs of their children.”

Russomanno said attitude plays a big part in a successful fitness plan, and that people with special needs are often told they can’t do certain things.

“They’re either told they can’t, or assume they can’t be active,” he said.

“The truth is, everyone can do a little something that’s good for them, and we are here to help them achieve what they can.”

Trevor Wicken and his wife Misty, owners of RISE Movement Solutions in Englewood, have spent more than 10 years helping people stay physi-

Luke Stehno, 17, enjoys a good workout with a buddy as part of the non-profit AllStars Club at Pure Barre Greenwood Village.

TABATHA STEWART cally active after becoming disabled or being diagnosed with a life-long condition, such as multiple sclerosis.

According to Wicken, many people who are diagnosed with a disorder or receive an injury are prescribed a period of physical therapy that is helpful, but doesn’t foster an attitude of staying healthy after receiving a diagnosis. A regular fitness plan that fits into the new “normal” of their lives is seldom addressed by physicians.

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can be done,” said Trevor Wicken, who began the medical fitness training practice in 2004, and started the MS gym, an online Facebook page that has gained 11,000 followers in less than a year.

Wicken said his goal is to bridge the gap between medical and fitness needs, and figure out the next steps after physical therapy. He works with clients with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, strokes, osteoarthritis

and brain injuries, and said attitude and accessibility are two barriers to fitness for those who have a disability or an injury.

“General fitness plans don’t work for people with disabilities. They try to work out and get hurt, or never feel better or get better,” said Wicken. “Or they’re told they’re broken and just fall into a pattern of unhealthy habits.

We’re intensely passionate about helping them feel better, because they are more than their disease.”

Training sessions, such as those Wicken offers, are not always covered by insurance and are seldom promoted by health-care professionals.

While Wicken does not accept insurance, clients can submit claims to their insurance providers for possible reimbursement.

For those who attended the class at Pure Barre, getting physical was not only good for them, but they had a good time doing it.

Dana Stehno, of Englewood, brought her 17-year-old son Luke to the workout class, and said it was a great experience and she hopes he will continue to attend.

“He never really wants to do anything like this. He’s apprehensive and not sure he can do what everybody else does,” Stehno said. “This is a nonintimidating environment and we’ll be back. He’s definitely going to walk out of here with a smile on his face.”

WHERE TO GO Here are some of the facilities in the Denver area that provide physical fitness classes and activities for people with disabilities.

• Metropolitan State University of Denver offers a variety of adaptive fitness programs that provide a safe, fun workout for people with disabilities.

Classes are held at the Auraria Campus, 1198 11th St., Denver; more information: msudenver.edu/campusrec/adaptivefitness/ • Denver Parks and Recreation has several programs and classes for people of

all ages with disabilities of all ages. Programs are held throughout the Denver area; more information: www.denvergov.org/ content/denvergov/en/ denver-parks-and-recreation/activities-programs/ adaptive-recreation.html • The Thrive Center is a community resource center that provides parents with information on adaptive fitness programs at several locations along the Front Range for parents of children with disabilities; more information: www.thrivectr. org/disability-recreationresources/

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Gathering for Gumm

Lennon Briggs, 10, holds a sign thanking law enforcement during a processional honoring Deputy Heath Gumm in Lafayette.

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Thousands of mourners line streets, pack Lafayette church to honor fallen deputy

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Adams County deputies were joined by law enforcement officers from across the state and thousands of well-wishers Feb. 2 to say goodbye to Sheriff ’s Deputy Heath Gumm, a man described as a witty prankster with a promising career in law enforcement.

“One of the things that we are responsible for as police officers is to be able to combine the care and compassion of the guardian mindset with the warrior mindset,” Adams County Sheriff Michael McIntosh said to a huge crowd gathered for Gumm’s memorial service in Lafayette’s Flatirons Community Church. “I can’t think of somebody that taught us to do that betMembers of the Colorado State Sheriff’s Posse Association, mounted police officers from across the state, wait at attention for the funeral procession for Adams County Deputy Heath Gumm to pass Feb. 2 along South Boulder Road in Lafayette.

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ter than Heath.”

McIntosh was one of six current and former Adams County Sheriffs Office staff members to eulogize Gumm, 31, who was shot and killed by a suspect Jan. 24 in a backyard near the 8700 block of Edison Street in unincorporated Adams County.

They recalled his playful nature, his guidance for new deputies, his seriousness for the job and his love for his wife, Natasha.

Law enforcement, fire and emergency response personnel from around Colorado attended the service in the 4,600-seat church. The entire first floor of the venue was nearly filled and the balcony nearly half-filled.

Gumm’s father, former West Metro Firefighter Jim Gumm, said he was proud to have such an honest, forthright son. Thousands of emergency vehicles from across Colorado came, filling the event parking lot. They were joined by five charter buses full of Adams County employees who attended the service “We always tried to instill in you the values of honesty, integrity, strength and compassion,” the elder Gumm said. “But somewhere along the way, the student became the teacher. You soared high above us in all those aspects in life and you’ve always made us so proud.”

He also read letters from Gumm’s wife and the fallen deputy’s mother, Becky.

Gumm earned a black belt in taekwondo growing up, loved cherry sour ball

A hearse carrying the body of slain Adams County Sheriff’s Deputy Heath Gumm, heads north on I-25 at 160th Avenue, before joining the formal funeral procession at Colorado Highway 7 on Feb. 2.

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candy, popcorn, the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and other cartoon heroes, as well as real-life ones.

“Heath knew he could usually get himself out of trouble by being cute and funny,” his father said. “He loved animals, loved hiding things in his grandmother’s hair without her knowing, teasing his sister at every turn and practicing ‘takedowns’ on his mom.”

Gumm joined the Adams County Sheriffs Office in 2012, transferring in from the Cripple Creek Police Department. He started in the Adams County Detention Facility but transferred into the patrol division in 2013. Friend and fellow patrol Deputy Lonn Trail said he wasn’t finished.

“He was looking forward later this

year to promoting to senior deputy and when he made senior deputy, he had a plan,” Trail said. “He wanted to test for detective, and he told me he wanted to be part of the bomb squad because a lot of his friends, standing behind me today, had already transferred in.”

Trail said he’d known Gumm for five years and counted him as one of his best friends. Trail, a member of the Adams County K9 unit, said he once confided in Gumm, telling him the command he used to make his dog Lex bark — loudly.

From then on, Gumm never missed an opportunity to command the dog to bark right in Trail’s ear, usually while SEE GUMM, P23

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Thousands cheer, wave in support of fallen deputy Flags, signs, horses and motorcycles crowd procession’s path

BY SCOTT TAYLOR AND SHANNA FORTIER STAFF WRITERS

Outside of Deputy Heath Gumm’s funeral service on Feb, 2, thousands gathered to honor the fallen officer, starting at the several overpasses facing Interstate 25 between 104th Avenue and Highway 7 in Erie.

Many waved and cheered as Gumm’s funeral procession passed. It met up with an escort from hundreds of motorcycle officers, who led it up Highway 7 east into Lafayette and followed by an estimated 2,000 police and emergency response vehicles from around the state.

In Lafayette, the procession turned south to South Boulder Road for the final approach to the Flatiron’s Community Church. Thousands more lined the road beginning at 8 a.m., waving flags and signs in support of Gumm and police officers. That included members of the Colorado State Sheriffs Posse Association, a team of mounted police on horseback from across the state.

Posse member Brett Bailey, an Adams County deputy, said he has ridden with the group for 25 years.

Many were civilians who wanted to show their support for the police. Gloria Grosso of Aurora said she wishes could have stopped the procession to hug every police officer in it.

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they were in parked in their patrol cars waiting for a call for service.

“He never failed. When we were done with our conversation and I had my window down, Heath would get Lex’s attention, work in the bark command and make him go crazy,” Trail said.

“Then, he’d laugh and roll up his window so he didn’t have to hear it.”

Another friend, Deputy Cole Cockrum, said he looked to Gumm for guidance.

“He had an amazing sense of humor, was easygoing and always willing to help,” Cockrum said.

He recalled that once, soon after Cockrum had joined the Adams County office, he and Gumm found themselves chasing someone in the dark.

Cockrum lost sight of both Gumm and the man he was chasing but did find Gumm’s flashlight and it was pointing directly to where Gumm had gone.

Cockrum said he was amazed and impressed that Gumm had left the flashlight as a clue to where he had gone.

“I said to myself, this cop is so squared away he is leaving me breadcrumbs,” Cockrum said.

He didn’t tell Gumm how impressed he was until days later.

Gloria Grosso, of Aurora, pays tribute during a processional honoring Deputy Heath Gumm. “They are all heroes,” she said of law enforcement. “I would love to hug every single one of them.” SHANNA FORTIER care of our families,” Grosso said. “We just want them to know we appreciate everything they do. And with everything happening to them, there is not enough we can do to support them.”

Others have family members who work as police officers.

“My husband is a police officer so we’re just here trying to show support,” said Krista Watts.

Lennon Briggs, 10, Northglenn, said it hits close to home for him.

“My dad’s a cop and it’s hard to think about if this would happen to him,” Briggs said. “I really just want to support everyone.”

Gabriella Fallon, 22, an office man-

“He told me wasn’t leaving breadcrumbs,” Cockrum said. “He said he was running so hard he tripped over himself, fell to the ground and his entire duty belt exploded. He said that what I didn’t see was the radio and pistol magazines that were about five feet away from where the flashlight was.”

Deputy Casey Overton, Gumm’s sergeant, said he looked at Gumm as a leader among patrol deputies.

“I was able to put anyone with him in any district because he was able to work with anyone,” Overton said.

“Gumm would take people under his wing to show them the way things should be done.”

McIntosh said he spent plenty of time working with his office’s detective in the days after Gumm’s shooting and he was told that Gumm had set his sights on being a detective.

“We just knew what kind of detective Heath would have been,” McIntosh said.

So McIntosh said he would give Gumm a posthumous promotion to detective.

“When I have the honor of giving you Heath’s badge, I will also give you an honorary detective badge,” McIntosh said to Gumm’s family. “He will forever be in our hearts and on our minds. He will forever be with his shift and now, also, he will be forever with you detectives that worked so hard to make sure this case goes where it needs to go.”

ager from Longmont, agreed.

“My boyfriend is a police officer in Colorado Springs, so it hits home for all of us,” Fallon said. “For Heath, I think we should all stand out here and show our support — bleed the blue for everyone.”

Jodi Amidei, 55, of Lafayette, a Boulder County Sheriff ’s Office employee, wanted to support her profession.

“I’m here to support the men that I work with — the men in blue,” Amidei said.

Motorcycle officers from around the Front Range roar into Lafayette Feb. 2 leading the funeral procession for Adams County Deputy Heath Gumm down South Boulder Road to the Flatirons Community Church.

SCOTT TAYLOR For Joe Duran, 67, Thornton, who is retired from the U.S. Postal Service, it’s a matter of patriotism.

“I served in the military,” Duran said. “My dad was a police sheriff in Colorado when I was younger and it just impressed me. I served in Vietnam and when I came back home, I’ve always been a patriot.”

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DINING

During this year’s Denver Restaurant Week, Abrusci’s Fire and Wine is serving dishes both familiar and new, like rigatoni and sausage and beef short ribs.

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going to be a different experience at each one.”

For restaurants that are participating, the week is an opportunity to showcase signature dishes and specialties.

“During Restaurant Week, we like to put our best culinary foot forward,” said Marvin Williams, general manager of Wheat Ridge’s Abrusci’s Fire and Wine Italian restaurant, which is offering meals at the $35 price point.

“We’re serving dishes we’re famous for, like our rigatoni and sausage, and less well-known items like our beef short ribs.”

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by Bresler, the tiered structure allows more flexibility for both the diners and the restaurants — both in food options and financial value.

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For years, the PostSecret blog was a way for people to anonymously share some of their darkest secrets and innermost thoughts in a creative way.

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ers,” said Tim Carlson, general manager of the Village Tavern, located in Broomfield’s Flatiron Crossing Mall.

The Village Tavern is offering meals at the $35 price point. “We love being part of the community, and it’s a great chance to showcase not only our food, but the atmosphere of the Tavern.”

People looking for new restaurant recommendations can follow the Top Chef Trail, which features restaurants or chefs that have been featured on “Top Chef: Colorado,” like Tony Guard, Frank Bonanno and Gregory

Gourdet.

But while Denver Restaurant Week is a chance to explore, many also use it to celebrate their favorite eateries.

“We’ve been here for more than 30 years, and we’ve seen Denver Restaurant Week become busier and busier as more restaurants start participating,” said Summer Cassidy, manager and server at Cherry Crest Seafood Restaurant and Market in Greenwood Village, which is offering meals at the $25 price point. “It’s been a great experience to be a part of.”

The idea caught on and grew to six books and a Smithsonian exhibition. And now, its theatrical expression arrives in Lone Tree.

“PostSecret: The Show,” arrives at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. At times hopeful, shocking, and painful, the show is an immersive journey through the personal sto-

ries people keep to themselves.

Projected images, videos, three actors, and a guitarist guide the audience through the stories behind shared secrets. It’s a very interactive theatrical experience for anyone looking to examine their own hidden feelings.

For tickets, visit www.lonetreeartscenter.org/postsecret.

A petit ballet world premiere Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s moving children’s book “Le Petit Prince,” has been enchanting readers since it was published in 1943, and recently was translated into film on Netflix.

Now, Danse Etoile is celebrating the world premiere of a ballet version of “Le Petit Prince,” running Friday, Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 11. There is a 7:30 p.m. performance on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 352 Main St. Music includes classical and contemporary styles with scores by Les Choristes and original compositions for the ballet by Colorado composer Bruce Klepper.

The show makes use of choreography, costumes, and artistic projection to tell this classic story.

To purchase your tickets, visit www.danseetoile.org/new-events.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week - Black Star at The Ogden Sometimes when a group releases a perfect album, there’s nothing left to do but go their separate ways.

That’s certainly the case for rappers Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) and Talib Kweli, who released “Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star” in 1998. Thought it didn’t take the charts by storm, the pair’s lyrical pyrotechnics and skeletal beats went on to influence countless underground rappers in the 2000s.

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ADVICE FOR DENVER RESTAURANT WEEK • Pick a price. Each restaurant will be offering one of the three price points — $25, $35 or $45 — so diners should remember to look at what the price is for the restaurants they are considering.

• Browse menus at www.DenverRestaurantWeek.com. All participants are listed on the website by neighborhood, cuisine and price. New restaurants are added to the list as they sign up, so check back for the latest info.

• Make reservations. Tables fill up fast during Denver Restaurant Week, so make plans soon. Be flexible and try some earlier or later seatings on days other than Friday and Saturday. And be sure to cancel any reservations not used.

• Most restaurants will offer options for dietary restrictions and allergies. Discuss any needs with the restaurant when reservations are made.

• Many restaurants offer affordable wines, add-ons and special desserts. At these prices, diners are encouraged to order some extras.

• Remember to tip servers generously.

versary of the album, both rappers, who have gone on to have fruitful solo careers, are reuniting and Black Star will be playing the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Anyone who loves rap, and wants to celebrate two of the most dynamic MCs in the genre, shouldn’t miss this concert. Go to www.ogdentheatre.com and score a ticket before it’s too late.

Benchmark starts first season in new home Starting a new theater company is a daunting process, but in its sophomore season, The Benchmark Theatre Company is looking to get off the ground in a big way.

The first Benchmark Theatre production in its new home in Lakewood is the regional premiere of Daniel Pearle’s “A Kid Like Jake.” The show opens on Friday, Feb. 16 and runs through Saturday, March 24. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. at the company’s new home, 1560 Teller St. Directed by Warren Sherrill, the show tells the story of Alex and Greg Wheeler, whose 4-year-old son, Jake, happens to prefer Cinderella to GI Joe. As Alex and Greg navigate their roles as parents, a rift grows, one that forces them to confront concerns about what’s best for Jake, and each other.

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

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MILESTONES Arvada Samantha Black, of Arvada, graduated in December from Eastern New Mexico University.

Beau Irvine Blazek, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Iowa State University. Blazek is majoring in kinesiology and health.

Keara Buchanan, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University.

Christian Van Cleave, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 honors list at Concordia University, Nebraska.

Elizabeth Dendinger, of Arvada, graduated with a bachelor of science in business administration degree from Troy University.

Madison Fortunato, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Hastings College.

Thomas Greene, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Aurora University.

Abbie Bray Hayes, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Hayes is a freshman majoring in tourism and hospitality management.

Evan Lawson, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at the University of Evansville. Lawson is majoring in theater.

Fiona Lewis, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University.

Keith Lopez, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University.

Hunter Peterson, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University.

Joshua Dale Peterson, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at the University of North Georgia.

Cooper Pauley, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Monmouth College. Pauley is a senior wellness administration major. He is the son of Guy and Gina Pauley, of Arvada.

Stephanie Rudolph, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Carthage College.

Ashley Van Sickle, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University.

Bryan Suchey, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Montana State University.

Sarah Vangi, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Montana State University.

Francesca Welter, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University.

Jensen Wurm, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Nichols College. Wurm is majoring in sport management.

Lakewood Brody Bettis, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 president honor roll at Adams State University.

Kelly Cannici, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University.

Margaret Cleaver, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University.

Luke Ebeling, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Montana State University.

Marie Gillcrist, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island.

Derek Landis, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at the University of Sioux Falls. Landis is a senior majoring in business administration.

Ethan Maurer, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Greenville University. Maurer is a senior at Greenville.

Benjamin McHugh, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 president’s list at Montana State University.

Maxwell Mead, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Augustana College.

Jovana Milosevic, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Tomas O Nergaard, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Gonzaga University.

Sydney Schaap, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at the University of Sioux Falls. Schaap is a senior majoring in business administration.

Alex Sanders, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University.

Elizabeth Jo Schlarbaum, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Iowa State University.

Schlarbaum is majoring in design.

Makayla Stein, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University.

Daniel Tomlin, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Montana State University.

Tegan Truitt, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list with distinction at Grove City College.

Tegan is a 2017 homeschool graduate and is the son of Andrew and Heidi Truitt.

Maxwell Allyen Wilson, of Lakewood, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Iowa State University.

Wilson is majoring in software engineering.

Wheat Ridge Zoe Sares, of Wheat Ridge, was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan University.

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Common Earth Community Garden: Garden project for entire community of Arvada.

Need: Volunteers to help build and work in garden Contact: Anthony at 303-204-0840 or squiggy.as@gmail.com The Edge Theater: Lakewood-area community theater.

Need: Volunteers needed for front of house, back of house, concessions and committees (audience building, grants, sponsorships, events) Contact: Leigh Ann Kudloff at 303-986-5073 or lkudloff@comcast.net; www.theedgetheater.com English As a Second Language: Provides English and civics tutoring to non-English speakers at Arvada United Methodist Church.

Need: Adult tutor volunteers; no prior teaching experience required. Tutors do not need to know a second language.

Contact: Kathy Martinez, kathybv@comcast. net or 303-882-2751.

Front Range BEST: Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students.

Need: Volunteers to help test and repair vex controller and motor parts; to count and organize miscellaneous materials.

Training: Provided; kit team meets weekly in Highlands Ranch.

Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or tami.kirkland@frontrangebest.org. Go to www.frbest.org.

Foothills Art Center: Golden’s premier art facility.

Contact: volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter. org Founders and Friends of Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge: Restores native habitat and wildlife; provides opportunities to experience wildlife and nature; promotes awareness and appreciation of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Need: Volunteers needed to update website and Facebook page by developing relevant

resource materials, articles about refuge events and calendar postings; assist with developing a short introductory video for website; manage and organize volunteer activities; maintain and update information posted in the refuge kiosks; remove noxious weeds from the refuge; and perform regular clean-up and maintenance (picking up trash, spraying weeds, cutting grass with weed whacker) of the kiosk areas.

Location: Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is at 9210 W. 80th Ave., Arvada.

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

Contact: Janet Torma-Krajewski, 303-4232069 or jtorma79@gmail.com.

Gateway Battered Women’s Services: Serves domestic violence victims in Aurora and Arapahoe County.

Need: Volunteers for various fundraising, planning committees Contact: Jeneen Klippel, 303-343-1856; email jkworden@gatewayshelter.com.

Girl Scouts: Youth organization for girls.

Need: Volunteers for jobs ranging from running troops to helping with a science event or office work Age requirement: Men and women 18 and older Contact: girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-4045708 Global Goods and Coffee Shop: Supports the efforts of Global Refuge International, which provides medical support and training to refugees in Uganda. Shop sells fairly traded global goods and coffee, lattes, homemade paninis and pies.

Need: Cashiers at the coffee shop; barista experience a plus but not required. Also need musicians to provide live music in the evenings, especially Fridays and Saturdays.

We’d love to hear a sample of your music.

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

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

Global Orphan Relief: Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world.

Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool.

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

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

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

Need: Volunteers to man front desk and greet visitors, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; two 4-hour shifts offered Requirement: Must be 18 and older, training provided Contact: Mary Gomez, 303-279-2282 or marygomezvisitorcenter@gmail.com

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CLUBS Ongoing Activities Mondays Arvada Chorale, an auditioned community chorus, rehearses Monday evenings from September to June at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada.

The chorale performs three concerts a year plus many community events. For audition information, call 720-432-9341, or email info@arvadachorale.org.

Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:155:30 p.m.; workshop runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/ checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com.

Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information.

Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www. coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.

Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that

people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-4776291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred).

Order from diner menu (pay on you own).

Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter Bored?

Lonely? Make life-long friends. Join a group of young ladies from ages 10-20 learn leadership and organizational skills in meetings with support from friends. Meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month in Golden. Meet periodically to do fun activities. Rewards of membership include life skills, community work and significant scholarships for college. Interested, call Job’s Daughters at 303-204-1572 to join us for an activity.

Mesas de conversación en inglés/English Conversation Tables: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Mondays at the Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Confidence, cultural understanding and comfort are key to truly becoming fluent in a foreign language. Come to the library to practice speaking English in a safe environment with a trained leader. Suitable for high beginners, intermediate and advanced English learners. Go to http://jeffcolibrary.org.

Mesas de conversación en inglés/English Conversation Tables: 6-7 p.m. Mondays at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Confidence, cultural understanding and comfort are key to truly becoming fluent in a foreign language. Come to the library to practice speaking English in a safe environment with a trained leader. Suitable for high beginners, intermediate and advanced English learners. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night - celebrate your teen self from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This pro-

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gram gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@ gmail.com.

Square Dancing Want some fun exercise?

Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-973-9529.

Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community.

Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. These are just three of our many projects. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565.

Arvada Fine Arts Guild: 2-4 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, in the restaurant/clubhouse. Meetings are free and open to the public. Go to http:// arvadafineartsguild.com/ Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.

Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com.

Golden Optimist Club: 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Windy Saddle Café, 1110 Washington Ave., downtown Golden. The primary activity of the Golden Optimist Club is our bicycle recycle program. We fix donated bicycles and offer them for donations at reasonable prices -- $20 for an adult bicycle and $10 for a child’s bicycle. Helmets given free with every bicycle sold, and locks also available for sale. For someone who cannot afford these low prices, we will give away the bicycle, helmet and lock.

Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m.

Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-718-7307 with questions.

Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550.

New members welcome.

Northside Coin Club is a group of collectors that meets monthly to promote the hobby of numismatics among its members and the public. The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 12205 Perry St., at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village in Broomfield. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Find more information about our club at www.northsidecoinclub.org/ or look for us on Facebook.

Master Networks of Belmar Entrepreneurs and professionals interested in growing their business and personal connections, this is the group for you. We use a national platform that includes an educational component along with traditional networking aspects. Group is oriented toward entrepreneurs and professionals. The group meets from 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at DeMarras Bourbon Bar & Eatery, 11100 W. Alameda Ave. For information, visit a meeting or call Suzie at 303-979-9077 or email Littleton@ Mathnasium.com.

Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place from 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303-233-4099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For information and a monthly newsletter, i call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303985-8937. t w Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, c education and fitness program for women A of all abilities who have experienced cancer a or are currently in treatment, offers weekly I free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.

Wheat Ridge Art League meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave, Wheat Ridge. Social time starts at 6:45 p.m. Enjoy an art demo by an award-winning artist each month at 7:30 pm. All art mediums and abilities welcome. Contact Pat McAleese at 303-941-4928 or mcpainter03@comcast.net for information. No meeting August or December.

Wednesdays Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273.

American Legion Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, SEE CLUBS, P29

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their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.

Arvada Business Connection is a friendly group of Arvada Business owners who meet once each month on Wednesdays at various restaurants in the Arvada area. All are welcome - friends, kids and spouses, too. We collect a $5 donation, which is given to one of the attendees to donate as they wish. They share how they donated the money at the next meeting. For meeting and contact information, check the Arvada Business Connection Facebook page @ArvadaBusinessConnection or call 303-995-9919.

Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets from 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697.

Arvada Rotary meets from 6:30-8 p.m.

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DORAY FROM PAGE 14

ing myself of what else was essential.

And there’s not a word for fixing that.

What there is, though, is a recognition … a recognition that persistent world-weariness is a thief, a robber of contentment, of progress, of peace.

And although I’ll never abandon my activism for what’s important to me, I can scale it back to an emotionally

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A defiantly stubborn. old unhealthy imbalance. One that’s not going well! It’s time to grow together.

Elder women’s hard earned political voices of wisdom are a precious commodity to be shared. Helps keep our country safer, if heeded.

There’s a need to come together more powerfully focused on Equality & Unity than at any other time in history.

Carolyn Antell, Golden Editor’s Note: The ‘Battle of the Sexes’ headline was written by us, not

by Mr. Alcorn.

A negative state Watching the State of the Union address by President Trump was an eye opener regarding the state of society.

No matter what your political belief, it would seem that you would want your country to prosper. I didn’t care for President Obama’s socialistic outlook,

Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Matt Weller 303-480-5220 or 303-908-7165.

Buffalo Toastmasters meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Denver West Office Park, 14142 Denver West Parkway, Building 51, Suite 195, Golden. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or http:// www.meetup.com/Buffalo-ToastmastersGolden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment.

Dawn Yawn Toastmasters meets from 6:45-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s Restaurant, 565 Union Blvd., Lakewood (on the southwest corner of 6th Avenue and Union Boulevard). You need Toastmasters training because communication is not optional, it is required. Do you communicate with confidence, are you worried about your next big presentation or job interview. Attend the first three meetings for free. Call 303-988-2025 for directions.

For information about the club, contact dawnyawn.toastmastersclubs.org or John Googins, VP of membership, at 303-5470084, john.googins@gmail.com.

sustainable level. I can prioritize the important, the urgent, the obligatory, and the essential. And I can accept that to take care of others, I must take care of myself.

So, even as I write this, I find that – as most essays do – this one has taken its own course, and, in the process, has defined my word and my focus for the year.

I can.

Andrea Doray is a writer who would love to hear what your word, your focus is. Let her know at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

but I did not want him to fail. His failure would have been the failure of our country.

As I watched the Democrats in the audience that night I was astounded by the looks of disgust and hatred even when the positive outcomes were mentioned. When he spoke about the lowest Black and Hispanic unemployment in history they did not applaud and continued the hateful stare. During the continued mentions of success in our country this continued. Is the hatred of one man so great that these people want our country to fail so that they can feel vindicated?

One cannot help but reflect on our city governments in the same way.

Watching the cities of Jefferson County operate I have a good feeling about the planned outcomes. Yes, members may disagree ideologically, but most city council members want success no mater who has been elected. Hopefully this feeling will eventually translate into a successful national government as well. Our country cannot thrive the way it should with this continued emotional division.

William F Hineser, Arvada

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

The Electric Baby: runs Feb. 9 to May 4 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Darkly comic story that combines folktales and folklore to explore the unlikely people that get you from one place to the next. The play contains strong adult language and is best enjoyed by young adults to adults. Performances at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday, with matinées at 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Go to http:// arvadacenter.org/the-electricbaby or call 720-898-7200.

‘The Pied Piper of Hamelin’: 1 p.m. Saturdays through March 3 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Shows also at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 24 and March 3. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.

Sense and Sensibility: through May 6 at the Arada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with matinees at 1 p.m. Wednesday and 2 p.m. Sundays. Audience talkbacks on Friday, Feb. 16 and Wednesday, Marh 14 in the Black Box Lobby. Call 720-898-7200 or go to https://arvadacenter.org/ sense-and-sensibility.

MUSIC

Pipes and Stops: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Tickets for the Colorado Wind Ensemble show available online at www.Lakewood.org/tickets or by calling 303-987-7845.

ART/CRAFTS

‘Damage’ Art Exhibit: open through February 2018 at Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, in the mezzanine near the library. Denver artist Sharon Brown’s exhibit features psychologically charged paintings created mostly from photographs. Go to www.rrcc.edu.

Art for the Young at Heart Art Show: show runs through March 14 at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Creations or artists ages 50-plus and local school children.

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

Bob Ross Painting: noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

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

Rain Forest Discovery, Art Near the Equator: 4-5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays through March 21 at Majestic View Nature Center,

this week’s TOP FIVE Salt Mines of Kansas: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Refreshments provided.

A program of the North Jeffco Gem and Mineral Club. Contact Judy at 303-423-2923 or jrknoshaug@comcast.net.

The Beverly Hillbillies: 7 p.m. Feb. 9-10 and Feb. 16-17 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road, Wheat Ridge.

The Clampetts bring their down home rural life to dignified society life in a crazy clash of values and what’s important in life. Tickets are purchased at the door. Go to http://www.coloradoacts. org/ or call 303-456-6772.

Valentine’s Day Dance, Party: 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Golden Gate Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, Golden. Live music by Magic Moments, dancing, refreshments and drinks. Call 303-2771933 or email richnellephillips@gmail.com. Pay at the door.

7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 6-12. Registration required. Go to https://arvada.org/ and click on Majestic View Nature Center under the Explore tab.

FILM/MOVIES

Lifetree Café: Sexual Misconduct Scandals: noon Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 5675 Field St., Arvada. “In the News: Sexual Misconduct” provides an opportunity for participants to discuss the recent avalanche of sexual misconduct accusations. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

WRITING/READING

Hard Times Writing Workshop: 3-5 p.m. Feb. 14 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Teen Time: Book Swap: 6-8 p.m.

Feb. 17 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org

EVENTS

After Nappers (ages 2-4)/After School (ages 5-10): 4-5 p.m.

Wednesdays, through Feb. 28 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Discover

Health by Chocolate: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at Natural Grocers/Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Learn how to use chocolate to enhance your food and your health from Kate Sheets, MNT. Classes subject to change; call Kate Sheets at 303-423-0990 or go to https://www.naturalgrocers. com/store-location/arvadanorth-wadsworth/ Fun Home: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday through March 5 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden.

A show at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26 benefits the Denver Actors Fund. Honest, original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com. Adult themes; recommended for ages 14 and older.

nature through hands-on learning.

Dress for the weather. Registration required. Go to https://arvada.org

Wear appropriate clothing, and bring water. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Coffee with Constituents: 7-8 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 9 at Indian Tree Golf Course Restaurant, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Meet with Sen. Rachel Zenzinger. Program offered the second Friday of each month, through May.

Anti-Valentine’s Day Party: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 10 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Celebrate your independence and get your groove on with music, food and games, including a heart-filled piñata. For teens/ tweens. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Winter Tales: 10-11 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 9 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Enjoy our library of children’s books about nature and the environment, or listen to a storyteller as they read some of their favorites.

Register in advance. Go to https://arvada.org Let’s Dance: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Go to http://jeffcolibrary.org.

Discovery Play: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Feb. 10 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-2355275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org.

Code Lounge: 1-3 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Use tools and languages like Scratch, HTML, CSS, Python, and more. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Family Nature Walk: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Family-friendly nature walk with local nature experts.

Starting “The Talk” about Aging: 1-2 p.m. Feb. 10 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Lighthearted but candid discussion about aging and the options available sheds light on the choices and how to share them with ones you love. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org.

Lego Play & Build: 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org.

Toddler Time, Valentine’s Exchange: 10:15-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32d Ave., Wheat Ridge. After the regular toddler story time, kids will exchange Valentine’s Day cards with their senior friends.

Go to http://jeffcolibrary.org.

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Olde Town Photographic Society: 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 14 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

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

Teen Trivia Night: 6-7 p.m. Feb. 14 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Test your trivia knowledge. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Apex Tennis Center Opening: 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at 6430 Miller St., Arvada. Program is at 4 p.m. Event includes a ribbon cutting, light food and drink, tennis demonstrations and tours. RSVP at KatieG@ApexPRD.org.

HEALTH

Let’s Talk Oils: 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at Natural Grocers/Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Free essential oils 101 class taught by Ashley Nazarczuk. Classes subject to change; call Kate Sheets at 303-4230990 or go to https://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-location/ arvada-north-wadsworth/ Mushrooms: Marvels of Mother Nature: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Discover the world of tonic mushrooms formulated to support a healthy immune system, healthy aging and mental clarity. Call 303-986-57000 or go to www.naturalgrocers.com.

Excel: Basics: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Registration required. Go to http://jeffcolibrary.org, stop by the library or call 303-235-5275.

Tai Chi: 6:15-7:15 p.m. (beginners) and 5-6 p.m. (experienced) Mondays through Feb. 26 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required.

Go to https://arvada.org/ and click on Majestic View Nature Center under the Explore tab.

Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance (across the street from Beau Jo’s restaurant). Contact Gertrude at 303902-6794.

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POMONA GETTING A GRIP ON STATE

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Pomona’s Doug Mills works on getting back points against Lakewood’s Michael Inouye during a Class 5A Jeffco League dual Jan. 30 at Lakewood High School. Mills scored a 10-2 victory. Read the full story on PAGE 35.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BY THE NUMBERS

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Field goal made by Lizzy Lucero but her 3-pointer was the game winner in Ralston Valley’s girls basketball 43-41 win over Fruita Monument on Feb. 2.

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Rebounds for Standley Lake’s Savannah Martin in a 43-36 girls basketball loss to Littleton on Jan. 31.

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Straight losses for the Arvada West girls basketball team after a narrow 40-39 setback to Columbine on Feb. 3.

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Points on three goals and two assists for Nathaniel Benton of Standley Lake in the 6-2 hockey win over Air Academy on Feb. 3.

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Points for Lakewood senior captain Jessica Woodhead in the 59-34 girls basketball triumph over Columbine on Feb. 3.

Standout Performers Jordan Ramos, Bear Creek he junior scored 25 points in the 69-54 boys basketball victory over Ralston Valley on Jan. 21.

Meranda Diaz, Arvada In a 35-21 victory over Fort Lupton on Feb. 2, the 5-10 senior recorded a double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds.

Josh Rogers, Arvada West The junior had 22 points in the 68-67 boys basketball triumph over Dakota Ridge on Jan. 31.

Charles Dinegar, D’Evelyn The 6-5 senior had a triple double with 16 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in a 96-61 win over Wheat Ridge on Feb. 2.

Chris Bowerman, Standley Lake Hitting nine of 15 field goal attempts, the junior finished with 30 points in a 57-53 boys basketball win on Jan. 31 over Littleton.

Sydney Metzler, Ralston Valley The freshman was a standout at the Jeffco 5A swim/dive championships as she won both the 100 backstroke and 100 butterfly events.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are six athletes named from west metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list.

To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

hree classifications of the state high school girls swimming and diving championships will be Feb. 8-10 in Thornton and Fort Collins. But swimmers and divers will not be alone in being OVERTIME crowned champions this weekend.

The Colorado High School Bowling Foundation’s team and individual state championships are Feb. 10-11 at Belleview Lanes, 4900 S. Federal Blvd., Englewood.

Jim Benton Bowling is not sanctioned by the Colorado High School Activities Association, but 51 teams in five conferences and 287 bowlers compete during the season.

It costs each bowler $60 for the 10-week season and sponsors are obtained to help with team fees.

At the state tournament, scholarship money is awarded through the United States Bowling Congress’ SMART accounts. Bowlers on the top five teams, plus the leading five boys and girls individual finishers, earn scholarship awards. The boy and girl with the top averages will also get a scholarship award.

James Hastings, of the Doherty Spartans Blue, had the season’s top average for the boys of 221, while Luna Ramirez of the Wheat Ridge coteam team and Hannah Perry of the Falcon Falcons 1 shared the best girls average of 185.

The Wheat Ridge co-op team captured the Central Conference title and the Belleview co-op team won the Southern Denver regular-season title.

State tournament team competition will be Feb. 10, with individuals vying for top five finishes Feb. 11. Many of the teams are from outside the metro area. There are 16 teams from the Colorado Springs area and 13 from Grand Junction. Many of the teams are affiliated with schools and some teams are co-op, drawing bowlers from different schools.

“We are struggling in the Denver area,” CHSBF President Victor Holt said. “Kids don’t think of it as a sport. One thing we are trying to do for next year is get a teacher at each school that is willing to start up a bowling club.”

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Divers navigate twists and turns Athletes control their bodies, use their heads in unique ways

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Most high schools and colleges combine swimming and diving into one sport, and they are part of the same meets.

But in reality, the two are more different than the same.

“Truly, the only thing we have in common with swimmers is chlorinated water,” Arapahoe dive coach Jeff Smith said. “We are entirely separate sports.” s Swimmers perform certain strokes and the athlete with h the fastest time is the winner.

Divers, meanwhile, have a set of dives with degrees of difficulty and are awarded scores by judges.

“Swimmers have more patience,” said Susan Welch, an assistant diving coach who works with the teams in the Adams 12 Five Star district.

“Divers have to face their fears more often.”

Divers usually have separate practices and different coaches than athletes on the swim team. Divers often appear like placekickers in football, off to the side.

“Outside of high school, diving is really a separate sport from swimming,” said Cherry Creek dive coach Grant Robinson. “It depends on the program. At Cherry Creek, we like to incorporate the team unity between the two different sports.”

For divers, as with football kickers, there is also a high degree of pressure to perform.

“Swimmers are better known, they have more events,” said Ralston Valley freshman Izzy Gregersen, one of the state’s top divers. “We get like one time.”

The pressure is not just to score well, but also to not get g injured.

“Out of all the sports, when you are sinking a last-second free throw or kicking a field goal, there is no risk involved in some of those activities,” Ralston Valley diving coach Kevin Sage said. “In diving, you can really mess yourself up if you lose your awareness of where you are at, you can really do some damage. It’s the same way with gymnastics.”

Flipping the script The divers in Class 5A with the five highest scores so far this season are all

Ralston Valley freshman Izzy Gregersen has been diving for five years and is on a team with many inexperienced divers that are not club divers. “I don’t coach them but I really try to encourage them,” she said.

COURTESY PHOTO Arapahoe junior Franny Cable launches into a dive at a recent meet. JIM BENTON

former gymnasts. They are sophomore Ally Brown, who competes for Horizon; junior Franny Cable, of Arapahoe; senior Sam Tamborski, of the Douglas County/Castle View team; Gregersen; and sophomore Addie Perlmutter, of Cherry Creek.

Many of the twists, turns and tucks of diving relate to gymnastics, but they do require some adjustments.

“What it takes to be a good diver is you have to have good balance and be a little bit crazy,” Smith said. “You have to be a little crazy to go up there spinning, have good kinesthetic awareness to where you are upside down and twisting in the air. You have to know where your body is, as well as where every part of your body is, so you can manipulate it properly in order to execute a good dive.”

Perlmutter said diving “corresponds” to gymnastics, but there is at least one big difference.

“You have to land on your

head (in diving),” she said.

“It took me a few months, but there are some things where I still have my old gymnastics habits. It took a few months to get used to landing on my head.”

In top form The proper mechanics and mental approach are crucial in diving.

Cable has set numerous school and pool diving records this season. She gave up gymnastics before her freshman year, took a beginning diving class and has developed into one of best divers in the state.

“It took me a long time to get the concept of landing on my head,” said Cable. “There is always room for major improvements. There’s always room for new dives.”

Tamborski concedes it takes time to become a good diver and master the mental side of the sport.

“You have to have drive, really want to work hard to

STATE MEET ON DECK Swimmers and divers will be together for the girls state swimming championships this month.

The Class 3A and 4A meets will be Feb. 8-10 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center (VMAC) in Thornton. The Class 5A championships will be Feb. 9-10 at the Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) in Fort Collins. get good and listen to your coach,” she said. “It takes a long time to learn. I’ve been diving for five years. I still have more things to learn.

“It is absolutely a mental game. You really have to focus if you mess up a dive or it didn’t go the way you wanted.

You have to focus and do better so you can make up for it.”

Divers’ abilities and fearlessness garner them the appreciation of their teammates.

Delaney Smith, no relation to coach Smith, is a senior swimmer at Arapahoe. She has committed to swim at UCLA and admits it has taken her a while to appreciate diving.

“I don’t understand how they twist in the air,” she said. “I’ve basically only seen diving in high school. I see it some when I watch the Olympics. I know they start practicing before we start practicing.

“They always have a lot of respect for what we are doing, and we have a lot of respect for them because I honestly would be so scared doing a flip in the air.”

Ralston Valley freshman Izzy Gregersen has been diving for five years and is on a team with many inexperienced divers that are not club divers.

“I don’t coach them but I really try to encourage them,” she said.

COURTESY PHOTO

TOP SCORES Top one-meter diving scores this season, according to rankings compiled through Jan. 25 by Prep Swim Colorado.

Class 5A • Ally Brown, Horizon: 519.55 • Franny Cable, Arapahoe: 506.85 • Sam Tamborski, Douglas County/ Castle View: 465.45 • Izzy Gregerson, Ralston Valley: 461.00 • Addie Perlmutter, Cherry Creek: 452.12 Class 4A • Lindsey Hammar, Denver South: 458.05 • Morgan McCarthy, Fort Collins: 441.15 • Gabrielle Peltier, Rampart: 430.45 • Avery Dinnel, Pine Creek: 418.90 • Gigi Beattie, Valor Christian: 418.30 • Kyrianna Chambo, Highlands Ranch: 413.15

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Valor edges Golden in top-10 girls basketball match-up

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GOLDEN — The reality was simple Feb. 2 at Golden High School.

The loser of the Class 4A Jeffco League showdown between Golden and Valor Christian — both ranked in the top-10 of CHSAANow. com 4A girls basketball poll — would have an uphill battle to win the conference title.

The winner on the other hand would still cling to hope of catching the Cougars (16-2, 9-1 in league) in the league standings.

No. 7 Valor stayed in the hunt for the conference crown with a 43-42 road victory at No. 6 Golden. The chances of the Demons successfully defending their league title from last year might have been extinguished.

“That was a great hardfought game by both teams,” Valor coach Jessika Caldwell said. “Golden is super talented with some incredible players. I’m really proud of our kids. They dug their heels in and made some big shots and got some big stops.”

The Eagles (15-4, 8-2 in leagues) were able to sweep the season series against the

Golden senior Abby Garnett, left, tries to get a shot off over Valor senior Stephanie Coors on Feb. 2 at Golden High School. A 43-42 loss dropped the Demons to third in the 4A Jeffco League standings.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Demons with the win. Golden (16-3, 7-3) suffered a 55-53 loss to Valor on the Eagles’ home court just more than three weeks ago in their first conference meeting.

Valor — 4A state champions

in 2015 and 2016 — did pay a price in the victory over the Demons back on Jan. 10.

Freshman sensation Kindyll Wetta suffered a seasonending knee injury. Wetta was averaging 13.4 points,

6.1 rebound, 5 steals and 4.8 steal per game through her first dozen games of her prep basketball career.

“We have four incredible seniors in the program,” Caldwell said of her team that is 5-2 since the loss of Wetta.

“They said we are going to put our heads down and continue to play.”

Valor’s ability to shoot the 3-pointer successfully and take care of the ball in the closing minutes were key. Junior Sara Nealy was a perfect 3-for-3 from long distance for the Eagles on her way to a team-high 13 points.

“My teammates executed the plays well,” said Nealy, who had a 3-pointer with 10 seconds left in the third quarter that gave the Eagles the lead for good. “That’s the only reason why I got those open shots.”

Golden was led by senior Makena Prey. The 6-foot senior had 20 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

“It really makes us come back and focus on what we are missing,” Prey said. “We aren’t moving as well on offense as we could be and our help defense isn’t where it should be.

We are going to bring those to our next practice to get ready

for our next big game.”

Prey hit a 3-pointer with less than a second to play to cut the Eagles’ lead to 1-point, but there wasn’t enough time w for the Demons to complete c the comeback. g Golden and Valor both get j another shot against Evergreen. e The Cougars took down the a Demons and Eagles in their t first league meetings to grab t the 2-game cushion. EverC green hosts Valor on Feb. 13 w and Golden on Feb. 15.

The Cougars did stumble n on Saturday, Feb. 3, with a c surprising 56-51 league loss to a Littleton (10-9, 3-7) v “Evergreen is obviously J going to be a really big game, t but we’ve got to focus on one game at a time,” Nealy said. f “We’ve got to prepare well for h D’Evelyn next week.” c The Jaguars (12-6, 5-4) beat Valor 59-52 back on Jan. 12. s Valor hosts D’Evelyn and 2 Wheat Ridge this week.

S Golden is on the road this A week against Standley Lake C and Littleton.

Dennis Pleuss is a commu- W nications specialist at Jeffco j Public Schools with a focus b on athletics and activities. For P more Jeffco coverage, go to s CHSAANow.com/Jeffco. j s a w a w

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Pomona getting ready to defend 5A wrestling state title

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LAKEWOOD — The prep wrestling season is quickly coming to a close with regional and state tournaments just on the horizon.

Pomona coach Sam Federico has the right mindset as his back-to-back Class 5A team champion Panthers attempt for a three-peat at Pepsi Center in just more than a week.

“You can’t win a state tournament at regionals, but you can lose one,” Federico said after Pomona’s 37-21 dual road victory over Lakewood on Jan. 30. “You have to be ready to go at regionals.”

Federico added that he is focusing on keep his wrestlers healthy as the regular season came to a close last week.

The Panthers head to the state-qualifying 5A Region 2 tournament Friday and Saturday, Feb. 9 and 10, at Adams City High School in Commerce City.

“I feel like our team is ready.

We have all the tools they just have to preform to their best and let everything fly,” Pomona junior and defending state champion Colton Yapoujian said about the postseason. “Honestly, everyone is 0-0 and it really doesn’t matter what has happened. It matters at regionals and then the next week at Pepsi Center.”

The Panthers put up an impressive 192.5 team points

at the state tournament last year. Despite having a trio of returning state champions in juniors Justin Pacheco, Theorius Robison and Yapoujian it’s expected to be a tight team race Feb. 15-17 at Pepsi Center.

“The experience helps, but as far as the two state titles they are new every year,” Federico said. “This state tournament is going to be a lot closer.

There are six teams that are saying, ‘We are going to win it.’ We are one of them.”

Pomona is currently ranked No. 2 in the latest On The Mat rankings done by wrestling guru Tim Yount.

The Panthers also have nine wrestlers — Wyatt Yapoujian (106), Pacheco (120), Anthony Gallegos (126), Robison (132), Colton Yapoujian (138), Gage Bernall (152), Franklin Cruz (160), Doug Mills (220) and Brandon Hodge (285) — all ranked in the top-12 in their weight class.

Mills had one of the higher profile matches facing Lakewood senior Michael Inouye who was a state qualifier last season and is ranked No. 8 at 220.

“I knew he (Inouye) was going to be a tough kid,” Mills said after his 10-2 victory. “I knew I had to keep moving the pace and moving him.”

Lakewood might not have the depth that the Panthers have heading into the final weeks of the wrestling season, but the Tigers have two individuals expected to chal-

Lakewood’s Gabe Dinette, right, is favored to win a third individual state wrestling title at Pepsi Center in Denver.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

lenge for state titles.

Two-time state champion Gabe Dinette is attempting to become the first three-time state wrestling champion in Lakewood history before he heads for Stanford University.

Dinette remained undefeated against in-state opponents

with a 10-4 victory over Cruz, a freshman.

“At this time of year you want to see everybody. We know what to expect the next time we see him,” Federico said of Cruz facing Dinette for the first time. “He just had to get it out of his system.

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Lakewood coach Daren Stennes said it was also good for Dinette to get a look at the freshman who he very well might see at state.

“It was a good test for Gabe.

He wrestled good and smart,” Stennes said. “That kid (Cruz) has a lot of potential to score on us.”

Besides Dinette’s victory, the Tigers had wins in two other matches.

“We had a couple of seniors win at 170 (Calvin Robertson) and 182 (David Schadler) which were nice wins for them. They have worked hard,” Stennes said.

Lakewood senior Hayden Still, who has signed to wrestle at Oregon State University, has his eyes on a heavyweight title. Still is ranked No. 2, but has been sidelined with a foot injury for a handful of weeks.

Stennes said Still has been cleared to practice and should be back soon baring a setback.

Lakewood stays a little closer to home for its regional tournament. The Tigers will be at Arvada West High School on Feb. 9 and 10.

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The 2016-17 National Federation of State High School Associations’ participation report showed there were 2,835 boys teams with 30,054 bowlers and 2,821 girls teams with 26,588 participants. The total number of high school bowlers was 56,642. There are 24 states that sanction boys bowling, while girls bowling is certified in 27 states.

All in the family McKay Vansickle and her younger sister Avery were going one-on-one on Jan. 30, but it wasn’t like it used to be in the backyard of their Castle Rock home.

The sisters played against each other in a key Continental League basketball game in the Castle View gym, and at times they were matched against each other.

McKay is a 5-foot-7 senior at Castle View, who has committed to play next season at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Avery is 5-10 freshman who plays for Regis Jesuit and has already drawn interest from schools like North Carolina.

The sisters would sometimes exchange a brief word, and their parents, Brian and Tami, were able to watch both sisters play a high school game at the same time.

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things,” McKay said. “Our parents were sitting up high and we would look at them at times.”

Regis won 49-39. Avery scored a game-high 17 points, while McKay tallied 6 points.

The sisters, who both wear No. 11, were starters. McKay is averaging 8.8 points a game and Avery 9.4 ppg.

Going for the green Three area student-caddies were among those awarded Western Golf Association Chick Evans Scholarships, which are a four-year housing and tuition aide worth an estimated $100,000 over four years.

All three will attend the University of Colorado.

They were George Conway of Cherry Creek High School, Cole Prins of Mountain Vista and Kaia Dameron of Bear Creek.

Promotion for coach Vince Siravo, the Faith Christian offensive coordinator for the past four years, has been promoted to the head coaching position for the Eagles’ football team.

He replaces Ralph Nance, who retired in December and inherits a team that went 9-2 last season and made the Class 2A playoffs.

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the regular election. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on March 2, 2018. Affidavits of Intent to be a WriteIn Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business on March 5, 2018, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be filed with Jennifer S. Henry, the Designated Election Official of the District, c/o Jennifer S. Henry at McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2018).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be filed with Craig Sorensen, the Designated Election Official of the District, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2018).

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 17-WA-07, Project Title Purple Zone 18” PVC Water Main Loop, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 a.m. on February 20th, 2018 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project Drawings may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com Construct Connect – www.constructconnect.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after February 1st, 2018. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: • 2,374 LF Furnish & Install 18” PVC Waterline • 250 EA Furnish & Install 36” Steel Casing by Horizontal Directional Drill • 1 EA Furnish & Install 18” Butterfly Valve & Box • 1 EA Furnish & Install Air Release & Vacuum Valve Miscellaneous items include connections to existing facilities, traffic control, water main fittings, and other appurtenances.

Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Enginaeering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project.

A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications.

The Project Engineer for this work is Kris Gardner P.E., at 720-898-7647.

CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002 Legal Notice No.: 401154 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 15, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 2 of Jefferson County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an election will be held on May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and three (3) Directors will be elected to serve 2year terms.

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HOMETOWN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 By: /s/ Jennifer S. Henry Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 401167 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

By: /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 401189 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Vauxmont Metropolitan District of the City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Westown Metropolitan District of Jefferson County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an election will be held on May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Jennifer S. Henry, the Designated Election Official for the Westown Metropolitan District, c/o Jennifer S. Henry at McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592-4380.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form or letter is to be submitted to the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on March 2, 2018, sixty-seven (67) days prior to the regular election. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on March 2, 2018. Affidavits of Intent to be a WriteIn Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business on March 5, 2018, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be filed with Jennifer S. Henry, the Designated Election Official of the District, c/o Jennifer S. Henry at McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2018).

WESTOWN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Jennifer S. Henry Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 401168 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Cimarron Metropolitan District of the City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an election will be held on May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Craig Sorensen, the Designated Election Official for the Cimarron Metropolitan District, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592-4380.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form or letter is to be submitted to the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on March 2, 2018, sixty-seven (67) days prior to the regular election. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on March 2, 2018. Affidavits of Intent to be a WriteIn Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business on March 5, 2018, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form or letter is to be submitted to the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on March 2, 2018, sixty-seven (67) days prior to the regular election. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on March 2, 2018. Affidavits of Intent to be a WriteIn Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business on March 5, 2018, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be filed with Jennifer S. Henry, the Designated Election Official of the District, c/o Jennifer S. Henry at McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2018).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be filed with Craig Sorensen, the Designated Election Official of the District, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2018).

By: /s/ Jennifer S. Henry Designated Election Official

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Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Jennifer S. Henry, the Designated Election Official for the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 2, c/o Jennifer S. Henry at McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592-4380.

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the regular election. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on March 2, 2018. Affidavits of Intent to be a WriteIn Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business on March 5, 2018, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election.

CIMARRON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 401189

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an election will be held on May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Craig Sorensen, the Designated Election Official for the Vauxmont Metropolitan District, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 5924380.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form or letter is to be submitted to the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on March 2, 2018, sixty-seven (67) days prior to the regular election. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on March 2, 2018. Affidavits of Intent to be a WriteIn Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business on March 5, 2018, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be filed with Craig Sorensen, the Designated Election Official of the District, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2018).

VAUXMONT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 401190 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, March 5, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB18-003: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, Arvada Dental, Southwest of W. 64th and Indiana Street CB18-004: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Arvada Dental, from Jefferson County A-2 (Agriculture) to City of Arvada P-1 (Professional Office), and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, Southwest of W. 64th & Indiana Street CB18-005: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Land Into the City of Arvada, Apex Estates, 12903 W. 72nd Avenue CB18-006: An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Apex Estates, from Jefferson County A-2 (Agriculture) to City of Arvada PUD-R (Planned Unit DevelopmentResidential), 4 du/ac., and Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Colorado, 12903 W. 72nd Avenue CB18-007: An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 82, Purchasing and Contracts, of the Arvada City Code Legal Notice No.: 401207 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF ANNEXATION PETITION ACCEPTANCE The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is

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NOTICE OF ANNEXATION PETITION ACCEPTANCE The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

R18-014: A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Arvada Dental, Southwest of W. 64th and Indiana Street, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 3112-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for March 5, 2018, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation Legal Notice No.: 401204 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF ANNEXATION PETITION ACCEPTANCE The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office.

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R18-015: A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Apex Estates, 12903 W. 72nd Avenue, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for March 5, 2018, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation Legal Notice No.: 401205 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF ANNEXATION PETITION ACCEPTANCE The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office.

Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

R18-016: A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Ralston Ridge, 7120 and 7000 Indiana Street, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for March 19, 2018, 6:30 P.M. at Arvada City Hall for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation Legal Notice No.: 401206 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on February 5, 2018: Ordinance 4619: An Ordinance Adding Subsection 2.2.12 (Certificates of Compliance with Design Guidelines), and Amending Subsections 1.7.8 (Mandatory and Discretionary Terms), 2.4.20 (Certificates of Compliance with Design Guidelines), and Various Subsections of Section 3.30 (Certificates of Compliance with Design Guidelines), and Section 10.3 (Definition of Words, Terms, and Phrases), of the Land Development Code, Such Amendments Pertaining Generally to the Reno Park Addition Historic District Design Guidelines Ordinance 4620: An Ordinance Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Withdrawal Management Services between the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, the Cities of Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, and Westminster, and Jefferson Center for Mental Health, in the Amount of $107,100.00 for Calendar Year 2018 Legal Notice No.: 401208 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Richards Farm Metropolitan District Nos. 1 & 2 of the City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado (each a “District” and collectively, the “Districts”).

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Richards Farm Metropolitan District Nos. 1 & 2 of the City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado (each a “District” and collectively, the “Districts”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, and for each District, three (3) directors will be elected to serve until the second regular special district election (May 2022). Eligible electors of the Districts interested in serving on the boards of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”), located at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, (303858-1800) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is March 2, 2018. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended once prior to 5:00 p.m. on March 2, 2018. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on March 5, 2018.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on May 1, 2018.

RICHARDS FARM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1&2 Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 401218 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

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