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WINTER WONDER:
FALSE ALARMS: Jeffco sees spate of school threat hoaxes P8
New Arvada event encourages kids to get outside, even in cold weather P4
LEARNING TO LEAD: Youth summit celebrates the power of the next generation P6
GAUGING GOVS: A crowded field is campaigning for the state’s top job P9
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VOICES: PAGE 10 | LIFE: PAGE 14 | CALENDAR: PAGE 24 | SPORTS: PAGE 26
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March 1, 2018M The G Line began testing again Jan. 2.
MY NAME IS Violet Vostrejs recently opened Violet’s Venue in Wheat Ridge with the goal of becoming “your neighborhood bar, providing the best local musical talent in town.”
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Wheat Ridge resident is owner of Violet’s Venue About Me I grew up in Park Hill and went to East High School. I was also a competitive ice skater for University of Denver during middle school and part of high school. I moved into the Highlands area about 16 years ago, and after my divorce I moved to the Golden/Lakewood area. I really like the Wheat Ridge neighborhood because of the people and great schools. In my free time In my free time I try to spend it with my kids (three girls, ages 28, 12 and 8 and my son, 18). Every spring, summer and fall the girls and I take horseback riding lessons together. We ride western style at the Wild West Ranch in Arvada once a week, and last year my 8-year-old started gymkhana at the Indiana Equestrian Center. On the weekends, we try to spend time together going to different fairs going on around town and fishing, swimming and playing tennis. Starting Violet’s Venue After my divorce I wanted to open a place for myself and the kids. I looked at several different restaurants that were for sale and when I came across this place, formally Riff ’s — a rockand-roll bar — I thought it would be
great to turn it into a classy little music venue for the neighborhood where they can gather with friends and family to hear great local music. Some place nice for them to enjoy without having to drive downtown. So the kids and I, with help from some of our friends, cleaned and painted the whole place. We had new floors put in and had some minor work done to change the feel of the entire space. We tried to get open in 30 days but made it in 45. It was a little hectic before opening because my son got an appendicitis and had to have surgery, and then right after opening the kids, my staff and myself got the flu. Thankfully, everyone is healthy now. My kids have been here every step of the way. They were very involved before we opened, helped clean paint and fix up the place. They get to learn how to start a business from the ground up. Offering something for everyone I think this neighborhood should have a place that is comfortable and inviting to gather. It gives it a sense of community where you can meet and know your neighbors. I think this area has a tight community and I enjoy providing a place where you can go and have some drinks and listen to some great music. To learn more about Violet’s Venue, visit www.facebook.com/VioletsVenueWheatRidge/ If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., contact Clarke Reader at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
RTD pleads case for G Line opening STAFF REPORT SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Regional Transportation District pleaded its case in front of a Public Utilities Commission administrative law judge on Feb. 15 in hopes of convincing the regulatory agency to allow the long-delayed G Line to Arvada to open. The PUD is expected to release its ruling in March. The G Line is part of RTD’s 2004 voter-approved FasTracks plan to expand transit across the Denver metro region. It is an 11.2-mile electric commuter rail transit line that will connect Denver Union Station to Wheat Ridge, passing through northwest Denver, Adams County and Arvada. There are eight stations: Denver Union Station, 41st/Fox, Pecos, Federal, Gold Strike, Olde Town Arvada, Arvada Ridge and Ward Road. Construction on the G Line was completed a year ago, but it remains stuck in the testing phase with no opening date. The hold-up in opening the line is over the wireless system that controls the A, B and G lines’ crossing gates — they come down too early and stay down too long. State and federal officials required flaggers to be stationed at all three lines, although the G Line is not open yet. RTD and its contractor, Denver Transit Partners, have said they’ve made significant improvements to the system since then. The Federal
Railroad Administration gave its OK to the system in the fall of 2017, as long as gate activations happen at least 20 seconds before the train reaches the gate. The FRA also allowed for a cushion of five seconds before and 15 seconds after the programmed warning time. But last September, the Colorado PUC turned down RTD’s request to start full testing on the G Line. The PUC’s rail/transit safety chief, Pam Fischaber, said then the wireless system was not meeting the standards RTD promised it would meet upon its initial approval years ago. On Dec. 26, administrative law judge Robert Garvey ruled that testing of the G-Line trains could resume immediately, despite concerns about the line’s gate-crossing technology. Because of that issue, attendants would still have to monitor the crossings, and trains will be required to blow their horns upon the approach to each crossing. An opening date for the G Line has not yet to be set, as such a determination requires completion of testing and approval of crossing-gate technology by local and federal agencies. Garvey heard the RTD appeal of the September denial in the five-hour hearing Feb. 15 and is expected to release a decision in March, which could give the G Line the go ahead, release the crossing attendants from all lines and begin the FRA quiet zone process.
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Child sex trafficker sentenced to 10 years in prison STAFF REPORT
A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a 14-year-old girl, according to a news release from the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office. Mark Allen Horton appeared in Jefferson County Court on Feb. 8, where he received his sentence. He Horton also provided methamphetamine to the teen, the release said. The teen’s mother contacted Lake-
wood police in May 2016 with concerns that her daughter was involved in sexual activity with older men in exchange for methamphetamine. She had discovered disturbing photos on the teen’s phone. Lakewood’s investigation revealed that the teen met Mark Horton on social media when she was looking for marijuana. They talked briefly before Horton drove to her house, picked her up, and then drove to a hotel in Lakewood, according to the news release. At the hotel he provided the teen with methamphetamine and they engaged in
sexual conduct, the release states. During this encounter Horton contacted several people on social media, all of whom who were strangers to him, and invited them to the hotel to engage in sexual activity with him and the teen, according to the investigation. Similar group sexual encounters occurred several times in the weeks that followed. The young teen told police that Horton was like her “pimp,” that he took care of her and made sure she had what she needed. In addition to having sexual contact with the teen, Horton took and sent
sexually graphic photos of her. “This devastating conduct deserves nothing less than a lengthy prison sentence,” District Attorney Pete Weir said in the news release. “Horton got her addicted to methamphetamine and manipulated her. These are very difficult cases, with complex victim issues. “The Lakewood Police Department did an outstanding job bringing justice to this predator.” Horton pleaded guilty in November 2017 to distribution of a controlled substance to a minor and sexual exploitation of a child.
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Are You Interested in Urban Farming? Here’s an Introduction and an Opportunity An increasingly popular aspect of living sustainably is to engage in “urban farming.” As shown below right, we have an urban farm listing in Lakewood, and in a couple weeks we’ll have a second one in Arvada. In light of these two listings, I asked an expert to enlighten you (and me) on this topic. Her name is Elizabeth Buckingham, and she writes a terrific blog, at www.FindingQuietFarm.com. Here’s what she sent me on this topic: By ELIZABETH BUCKINGHAM, Guest Columnist Until the global economy collapsed a decade ago, my husband Nicholas and I were working on private yachts in some of the world’s most glamorous places. He was a deckhand and dive instructor, and I was a chef. We had spent years travelling, and when we returned to Colorado, where I was born and raised, we knew we wanted a little space around us. We found a charming 1960s home in midtown Arvada on about one-fifth acre. In addition to built-in bookshelves and a wood-burning stove, the yard had mature, leafy trees and plenty of space for extensive vegetable and herb gardens, a chicken coop with run, and a beehive. We’ve spent the past eight years building an exceptionally productive urban farm. Our largest vegetable plot benefits from variable shade;
we use it for greens, such as lettuce, kale and spinach, plus garlic and Egyptian walking onions. The northern third, up against the shed, collects quite a bit more sun, so we often plant staked runner beans and eggplant there. The soil in this in-ground plot was in decent shape, but every year we amend it generously with mulch from our leaves and compost that we make ourselves along our southern fence. Whether in a backyard garden or a farm, soil is by far the most important component – it’s essential to take good care of it. The shaded garden plot was useful, but we needed space for heat-loving summer vegetables, like tomatoes and peppers. Nicholas built two large raised beds, which we filled with a mixture of lush organic soil and worm-rich compost. The beds are light, loamy and easy to grow in. We also constructed five smaller raised beds, ideal for squash, potatoes, peas and flowers, and we’ve planted raspberry bushes and perennial herb beds, including sage, English thyme, oregano, chives, lovage and mint. Every year, we harvest hundreds of pounds of organic food from our backyard. Nicholas repurposed some beautiful redwood and built a secure chicken house and run. Instead of flimsy, inexpensive chicken wire, which a hungry raccoon can easily pry open, he used heavy-duty hardware cloth – and buried it nearly twelve inches underground to deter digging predators. Thanks to its solid construction, we never lost a bird to predation, which is the ma-
Follow-up Regarding Last Week’s Article on Capital Gains Exemption
Last week I wrote about the capital gains exemption of $250,000 for single taxpayers and $500,000 for married taxpayers. I failed to mention (because I didn’t know) that a widow or widower has 2 years after the death of their spouse to sell their primary residence and still take advantage of the higher exemption amount. I thank the readers who brought that to my attention.
We’re Holding a Class on ‘Getting to Net Zero Energy’ You may recall we recently listed a “net zero” home at 1960 S. Gilpin Street, near Denver University. This coming Sunday, March 4th, we are hosting a class on “Getting to Net Zero & Beyond” in that house, where you’ll not only learn the concepts that go into building a net zero home or retrofitting a current home to net zero, but you’ll be able to see many of those concepts and products in place and working to make that particular home have a total energy
bill of under $6 per month. The house is for sale, but you don’t need to be a homebuyer to attend. See www.DenverPassiveHouse.com. Teaching this 90-minute PowerPoint presentation are two of Colorado’s leading experts on this topic: Lance Wright, “the green energy man,” who built 1960 S. Gilpin Street and two other net zero homes, and John Avenson, who keeps improving his net zero home in Westminster. The class is from 1 to 2:30 pm.
jor risk to chickens in an urban area. The hen house itself is thoroughly insulated, eliminating any need for dangerous heat lamps which can kill chickens and burn down structures. Backyard chickens are easy to keep; they need protection from the sun and predators, plenty of fresh water and good-quality food and a clean, safe place to nest and sleep. The eggs are unparalleled. To bring more beneficial pollinators not only to our garden but also to the surrounding area, we also installed a Langstroth beehive. The bees have overwintered successfully for three seasons and each fall they provide us with about fifty pounds of our own local honey. They’re fascinating to watch, improve pollination in our crops as well as those nearby, and maintaining a beehive doesn’t take much work. Soon we plan to relocate to a much larger piece of agricultural land, where we’ll start a small organic teaching farm focused on sharing our knowledge with others. We want to encourage everyone to pay attention to where your
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Does urban farming make sense for you? Find out this Saturday by attending a 90minute class taught by Elizabeth Buckingham in the living room of our Lakewood urban farm listing below. The fee is only $10. You can RSVP at Jim@GoldenRealEstate.com. or by calling Chuck at 303-885-7855. The class starts at 1pm on Sat., Mar. 3rd, at 2665 S. Eaton Place. You don’t have to be interested in buying this home to attend this informative class on urban farming. food comes from and to grow and cook as much of your own food as you can. It’s not as hard as you think, and you’ll be amazed at how much food you can grow and how much money you can save. And it can be done even in an urban area! For more about our journey, please visit www.FindingQuietFarm.com. Here are more resources where readers can learn more about all aspects of urban farming: www.Echters.com www.FleischerFamilyFarm.com www.TheGrowHaus.org www.SlowFoodDenver.org www.ColoradoBeekeepers.org
Just Listed: An “Urban Farm” Home in South Lakewood Broker Associate Chuck Brown has just listed this solar-powered home at 2665 S. Eaton Place in Lake- $650,000 wood. If it looks a little overgrown in this photo taken last summer, watch the two video tours at www. LakewoodUrbanFarm.info. At that website you’ll find two separate video tours, because the tour of the gardens alone, led by the seller herself, took 24 minutes! The video tour of the interior is much shorter. The house has four bedrooms and 3½ baths spanning 3,175 above-grade square feet, plus an unfinished 1,703-sq.ft. garden-level basement. Built in 1996, it is in the Thraemoor subdivision, but, unlike other homes in that subdivision, the front, south and rear yards are devoted to providing year-round food for the owners. As mentioned in the box above right, this home will be the venue for a class on urban farming this Saturday, which will include a seller-led tour of the gardens themselves. The house itself will be open for touring the following day, Sunday, March 4th, 1 to 3 pm. Call Chuck at 303-885-7855 to reserve a seat at the urban farming class or for more info.
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Winterfest celebrates the season, culture BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Dishes from across the globe were cooking, kids were competing and cultural performers took the stage at the first ever Winterfest presented by the Arvada Festivals Commission Feb. 24 at McIlvoy Park in Olde Town Arvada. The event played on the excitement of the Winter Olympics and was designed to encourage families to get out and play in the winter.
Luelle Sanchez-Baxter completes the snowy kids obstacle course.
Diago Browning braves the snow during the kids obstacle course at Winterfest designed to promote outdoor activity in the winter.
Stella Browning runs through the obstacle course at Winterfest held at McIlvoy Park Feb. 24.
Carter Briggs, 3, gets a high five from Christine Cates, of Victory Marshal Arts, before he attempts to break a ninja board.
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BE A HERO, LEGEND, OR VILLIAN. HELP A CAUSE. JOIN THE FUN. Show your strength for your kids in your community! Join us for a night of great food, drinks, and some heroic adventures at our annual Kickin’ It for Kids event to benefit children and families in our community. WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2018, 6:30-9:30 pm WHERE: Lamar Street Center, Arvada CO TICKETS: $25 per individual, $50 per couple HALF OFF SALE ENDS MARCH 25! REGISTER: Online by visiting www.DenverYMCA.org/duncan-event SUSAN M. DUNCAN FAMILY YMCA | 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada | 303 422 4977 | www.DenverYMCA.org/Arvada
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and learn valuable leadership skills. Each Wish Week is planned and managed entirely by students, typically under the guidance of an adult adviser. This year’s Pomona High Wish Week was organized by student council and includes fundraising nights at ChickFil-A, Chipotle, Chili’s and Yogurtland; a movie night; a student/faculty basketball game; a tie-dye party; a color fusion dance; and daily dress-up days. Students donate money to participate in at-school activities during the week. This is the fourth year Pomona has participated in a Wish Week. It was started at the school when a former student, Andrew Kent, approached faculty about it. Kent was a former Wish kid himself. “It was something he really wanted to bring to Pomona,” said Mary Ellen Fuller, Pomona teacher and Wish Week sponsor. “We were excited, and our first year we raised $3,000.” Over the years the program has gained more involvement. This year, Fuller and student council are hoping to raise the most in the school’s history. The teachers hope this activity helps students to think about things a little bigger than themselves. “We have a very diverse student population,” Fuller said. “But it’s centered in Arvada. When the students are able to see Jackson on the screen and what he likes, it’s helpful for them to get out of their everyday situation and see that there is a bigger world out there.”
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After a pep rally last Friday, Pomona High School students and faculty flooded the gym floor, dumping change and dollar bills into blue buckets with the goal of raising $1,000 in one minute to kick off the school’s Wish Week, which runs through March 2. Wish Week is a week of activities to support the children and families of the Make a Wish Foundation. Kids For Wish Kids is a program in which students host activities and raise money to support children battling critical illnesses. Last year, more than 120 student groups across Colorado participated and raised more than $900,000 — enough to help grant wishes for 120 Colorado children. “It’s very emotional and inspirational,” said Lauren Beede, director of community development for Make-AWish Colorado. “The students pour their hearts and souls into raising the funds to grant a wish, and when they get to meet and interact with that child, the entire student body celebrates.” Last year, Pomona students raised $6,000. This year, the goal is $10,000. Students hope to help bring to life the wish of 6-year-old Jackson, who wants to travel to Hawaii with his family. Jackson lives in Colorado Springs and has leukemia. “I feel like it’s an important cause for me because I personally don’t have an illness, but I’m struggling and life can be hard for me sometimes,” Pomona senior Immagyn Theisen said. “I can only imagine what it is for him. I want to do anything I can to bring joy to his life.” Through Kids for Wish Kids, students gain exposure to philanthropy
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Youth summit signals dawn of new social effort BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
There were photo booths and door prizes and plenty of uplifting discussions Feb. 23 at the Rocky Mountain Youth Summit but serious topics, especially the shooting at a Florida High School, were part of the undercurrent. “Youth is hope,” said Mikayla Martin, a senior at Arvada’s Faith Christian and chair of Westminster’s Youth Advisory Panel. “Every generation looks to the younger generation to fix the issues they cannot. So, regarding protests right now and event his summit. Youth is hope. We are not center stage yet, but we are the future leaders. So I think it’s important to recognize our places and to do it in a way that is respectful to the older generation as well.” The Westminster group hosted the Rocky Mountain Youth Summit, billed as an opportunity for Colorado youth to learn how to discuss everyday issues in their community with their peers, build their own confidence and better their own problem-solving skills. But panel members agreed the summit signaled a new direction for the group, which began 20 years as a civicboosting effort for city teens. “Our whole goal has been to involve as many different perspectives and ideas as possible,” Martin said. “It’s why we’ve decided to go beyond Westminster, inviting other schools and
other cities. One of the main focuses for this summit is to be an exchange of ideas, an exchange of stories and of testimonies. So having a wide range of cities and diversity, the exchange will be deeper and more meaningful.” The Westminster panel is a 25-member group of high school students who either live in the city or attend a school here. It’s made up of at least two students from each high school and at-large members who are homeschooled. The panel’s job is to advise Westminster city officials on matters near and dear to teens hearts, including recreation and school issues. “Before this, we’ve primarily done volunteer events — feeding the homeless, washing police cars, volunteering at the Father-daughter ball,” said Panel member Emma Robinson, a senior at Legacy High School. “But by doing this summit, we are hoping to inspire other youth to go out and do things on their own.” Panel vice chair Ivan Mendoza, a senior at Westminster High School, said the group has been working on the summit for more than a year. “At first we just let people know what were doing and then that we wanted to help them become leaders in their own community,” Mendoza said. “We know that many want to become more involved in their community and become better leaders.” It’s time for adults to reconsider
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youth, not as social media-loving teens or Tide-pod eating goofballs, but as serious members of the society. “The youth want their voice to get heard by adults to make a change,” Mendoza said. “I think adults do seem to care about what’s going on, but they don’t seem able to do the right actions. I truly believe that having our voices heard and being involved in these things will make a change in our future.” Kids may be kids, but they are learning. ‘’You do hear about things kids do,” Legacy High’s Robinson said. “We are all trying to make sense of it all, and not everyone makes the best choices. But you hear about plenty of not-sogood decisions adults make. So a few bad apples can ruin the opinion of an entire group. Most of the teenagers I know are intelligent and compassion-
ate and want to make a difference in their community.” Summit attendees said they were there to see what they could learn. “We want to help our community, and one way we can do that is to learn from other leaders,” said Northglenn High School Senior Savannah Martel. Bernadette Cordova, a Northglenn High Junior, said the teens reacting to the Florida shooting are inspirational. “They set a very good example for students everywhere,” Cordova said. “Just because we are young does not mean we don’t have a voice. And when they do, when they come together like that and represent, it’s especially powerful.” The summit wrapped up Saturday at the City Park Recreation Center, 10455 Sheridan Boulevard with more speakers and activities and a community service project.
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Arvada Works program addresses future workforce needs STAFF REPORT
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce with support from the Arvada Economic Development Association is launching a new workforce initiative, Arvada Works. This initiative is geared toward engaging employers, educators and partners across the Arvada community in developing a demand-driven approach to closing the future workforce skills gap. Arvada Works is modeled off a national program that has successfully launched in more than 50 communities across the country and the Arvada Chamber of Commerce is one of the initial sites. “Current statistics indicate that over 70 percent of students will need some sort of post-secondary education to be prepared for the workforce,” said Kami Welch, President of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. “We recognize that this is no small task, but through the power of collaboration we can put big arms around Arvada and be a catalyst for incredible change led by our busi-
ness community.” Arvada Works will convene Arvada employer collaborative events in industries including construction and trades, manufacturing, healthcare, STEM and professional services in an effort to better understand current and future demand, credentialing requirements and identifying gaps in the talent supply chain. Results through this employer-led initiative will include improved communication with workforce suppliers and the education system convening around system shifts. They also will address issues related to every student needing a four-year degree. “The AEDA Board believes that this initiative will connect Arvada businesses together with the future workforce to enable success for both business and a talented workforce,” said Jodi Thomas, president of the Arvada Economic Development Association Board. “This will ultimately lead to the competitive advantage of Arvada as a place to do business.” To learn more, visit www.arvadachamber.org or call 303-424-0313.
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The musical will be March 8, 9 and 10 BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Students at Faith Christian Academy are zipping back to 1920s Hollywood for this year’s spring musical, “Singing in the Rain.” “This show has everything I’ve ever loved being in,” said Gabby Bazz, a senior at Faith Christian. “It has tap dancing, the best dancing, the funniest roles, the best signing…” Bazz is one of 41 students taking the stage March 8, 9 and 10 for this production. The school puts on two productions a year — a fall play and a spring musical. For this production, theater teacher Leah Harmon, wanted students to experience something set in the past. “This show suits our students really well,” Harmon said. “It’s iconic, it’s a classic and it’s a clean show that we feel comfortable doing here at a Christian school.” “Singin’ in the Rain” is an American musical-romantic comedy that offers a lighthearted depiction of Hollywood in the late 1920s and the turmoil that afflicted the movie industry in the late 1920s when movies went from silent to sound. When the latest movie of two silent movie stars, Don Lockwood and Lina
Jared Long and Ben Rockwell play Don Lockwood and Cosmo Brown in the Faith Christian Academy’s production of “Singin’ in the Rain.” SHANNA FORTIER Lamont, is made into a musical, a chorus girl is brought in to dub Lamont’s speaking and singing. “I love comedy and I probably play the most comedic role in this show,” said Bazz, who plays Lina Lamont. Harmon promises glitz and glam to bring the Hollywood scene to life. Sequins and sparkles will be a big part of the costuming. “The costumes are super-fun this year,” Harmon said, adding a parent volunteer is volunteering time to bring the vision to life. Faith Christian will perform “Singin’ in the Rain” 7 p.m. March 8 and March 9 and 2 p.m. March 10 at the Faith Christian Academy Auditorium, 6210 Ward Road, Arvada. Tickets are available at ShowTix4U.com
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School threats spike in Jeffco on heels of Florida tragedy Community meeting on school safety and security planned March 20 BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
There were multiple threats against students and faculty in Jefferson County Public Schools in the week following the the Feb. 14 school shooting in Florida, but all of them were deemed unfounded by local law enforcement and the district’s security team. “We have been dealing with multiple threats each day, each requiring a significant response and investigation,” said Jason Glass, superintendent of Jeffco schools, adding that the number of threats Glass have risen substantially after the Parkland, Florida shooting. This he said is not uncommon after a national tragedy. “Fortunately, none of of the threats have proven credible,” Glass said. “Many of the threats we have received in recent days have originated on social media through dares, terrible jokes, or hoaxes.“ Glass said that social media has been problematic in that rumor and misinformation is shared and uncriti-
cally accepted as truth. Two threats in Jeffco Schools where social media has played a big role were focused on Dakota Ridge, Columbine and Arvada West high schools. On the evening of Feb. 19, several sources reported an individual made a threat of violence towards Dakota Ridge and Columbine high schools on social media. After investigation by law enforcement and the district’s security staff, it was determined the person in the photo was not the instigator of the threat; another person used the photo, created the caption, and sent it out as a “joke.” According to the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office, the juvenile suspect in this case faces charges of harassment and interfering with school operation. Arvada West High School investigated two incidents last week, and have found both to be unsubstantiated. On Feb. 16, a threatening graffiti message posted in a student rest room was reported by students. This was immediately investigated by Arvada West administration and local police officers. The graffiti was determined to be a hoax after thorough investigation by local law enforcement far before it was posted on social media, however, a photo of the graffiti, which read “I’m going to shoot up Arvada West,” went viral on social media causing much fear throughout the community.
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Nationwide student walkouts are planned for March and April. The first one is scheduled for March 14, which would mark one month since the South Florida shooting. It’s being planned in part by the Women’s March organizers to protest inaction from lawmakers on gun-control legislation. The event calls for students and teachers to walk out of their schools at 10 a.m. local time for 17 minutes to honor the
17 lives lost in at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Another walkout is planned on April 20, which will mark the 19th year since the Columbine High School massacre in Colorado that left 13 dead. More than 22,000 people have signed a petition, pledging to walkout of their classrooms that day at 10 a.m. for the rest of the day.
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o f tips were about suicide threats, bullying, c drugs, cutting and depression. a Threats and planned school attacks came in d at the top sixth and seventh type of tip. d The program is available to every district in s the state for free and most take advantage e of that, a model unique to Colorado. t Students, teachers and community members can make an anonymous report at safe2tell.s org by using a smartphone and download- f ing the Safe2Tell Colorado mobile app a from the Apple Store or Google Play or by t calling 1-877-542-7233 to speak to a live dispatcher. t m
Safe2Tell is an anonymous way for students, parents, school staff and community members to report concerns regarding their safety or the safety of others. It emerged as a needed resource in the aftermath of the deadly 1999 shooting at Columbine High School. Reports from the anonymous tip program go to principals, law enforcement and school dispatch centers and they respond as a trifecta. During the 2016-17 school year, Safe2Tell received 9,163 reports statewide, a 58 percent increase from the previous year. The top five The Arvada Police Department is investigating. These are not an isolated incident. In the wake of the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in which 17 people were killed, schools across the metro area have been responding to reports and tips regarding potential school violence. “In most cases, we have been able to identify and law enforcement has apprehended the perpetrator,” Glass said. “They face criminal charges, and if they are students they also face the high probability of a significant suspension or expulsion.” Although social media can be problematic in perpetuating false information, Glass said the positive is that the district has been able to engage with the community and provide accurate and up to date information via social media, answer questions from the community, and give them a place to voice fears and concerns. On Feb. 22 Glass hosted a Facebook Live discussion with John McDonald, executive director of security and emergency management for Jeffco schools. “It’s been heartbreaking,” McDonald said of the aftermath of the shooting in Florida. “I think for everyone around the country, this tragedy and the events that are unfolding, they are so recognizable of our tragedies here in Colorado.” McDonald said the work being done in Jeffco following those event are “robust” working 24-hours a day to ensure the safety of students who are scared. But above the fake threats being made, McDonald said one of the biggest issue following crisis is the emotional support side and making sure students feel safe. McDonald emphasized that one of the greatest intelligence tools the state of Colorado has is Safe2Tell, an anonymous reporting system. According to McDonald, this school year, Jeffco has logged 1,400 reports to
OPEN DISCUSSION PLANNED Jefferson County Public Schools is planning to host a face-to-face community discussion from 6-8 p.m. March 20 at Lakewood High School, 9700 W 8th Ave, Lakewood. More information and promotional material is forthcoming. Visit http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/.
Safe2Tell. l Historically the number one report l is about friends who are suicidal or t bullying. But McDonald said they s have seen a significant increase h of students reporting threats and s planned school attacks. s These reports go to law enforcee ment, school principals and the R districts security team. Together with the district attorney’s office and s Jeffco Mental Health, they work the t threat until a suspect is identified and a the threat is deemed founded or not. t C “We respond with fidelity and we do it pretty aggressively,” McDonald g said, adding that teams work all hoursi of the night. Sometime the community is notifiedT of the threat, and sometimes they are c not. Glass said the timing of parent and i community notification is dependent r upon variables in the investigation. s “It’s really important that we don’t y compromise an ongoing investigae tion,” McDonald explained, adding that the team asses the nature of the t threat and the potential of violence e first. “Communication is discussed at multiple levels and sometimes timing C n could be better, sometimes it’s spot p on.” t Those who missed the 2:30 p.m. Facebook Live discussion can view it c on the district’s page, www.facebook. c com/JeffcoPublicSchoolsColorado. The discussion of safety and secu- e b rity at Jeffco schools in ongoing. w The district is planning a face-tos face engagement March 20 at Lakec wood High School. h
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GOP governor candidates avoid squabbles in forum Stapleton, Coffman, Mitchell, Robinson jockey to stand out on issues BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Powerful statewide positions and big family names — think Bush and Romney — hover over the Republican race for governor. But political posturing about being an outsider was also on display at a GOP candidates’ forum in Denver that saw four hopefuls discuss energy, transportation and job training. “I come to you as a family man,” said Victor Mitchell, a businessman from Castle Rock who called himself an outsider. “I’ve never signed anything but a paycheck.” Mitchell served in the state Legislature from 2007-09 and had about $2.2 million on hand as of February. And he wasn’t the only one to position himself as a common-sense newcomer — Doug Robinson, a former investment banker and a Mitt Romney nephew, stressed his experience in the technology industry. Walker Stapleton, state treasurer and a second cousin of former President George W. Bush, came out aggressively after the Democratic gubernatorial candidates, drawing a clear line and sounding confident enough to look past his GOP opponents. Cynthia Coffman, state attorney general, sounded some moderate notes, touted her experience in office and even got some laughs along the way. The forum steered mostly clear of personal or even policy-based attacks among the Republican candidates. Here’s what the candidates had to say on transportation, energy and job training at the Feb. 21 forum hosted at the History Colorado Center by the Denver Business Journal and the Colorado Business Roundtable, an organization that advocates for business interests in legislation. Training for future Vocational education, sometimes called career and technical education, is necessary in bridging Colorado’s rural-urban economic divide, Mitchell said. “Apprenticeship periods of five years (have) a tremendous chilling effect,” Mitchell said. “We’re not teaching vocational classes in schools, especially our rural schools.” Doing so would “make sure that Colorado is very much open for business,” he added. Stapleton echoed that point, saying the state should be a better partner in making sure companies can fill the jobs they offer. “We have candidates on the Democratic side that are telling people everyone should go to college and ... be saddled with debt, and the jobs won’t be waiting for them,” Stapleton said. Investing in vocational training could come from current state funds, he said.
Coffman supported incentivizing skills training done on the job for employees who are just starting out. Robinson took the opportunity to again talk up his experience in a technology nonprofit, KidsTek, which provides technology-based education programs, and said businesses should lead on filling the gaps rather than the government. Roads, bridges and other ‘modes’ The candidates offered varying degrees of support for spending on multimodal transportation, or transportation that includes public transport like the RTD light rail. “I was in the (former Gov. Bill) Owens administration when we did the T-REX project,” said Coffman, who was Owens’ chief legal counsel. Coffman said extra money Colorado will take in due to the recent federal tax cuts should be used for transportation spending and that a percentage should go toward the light rail, which she says the state must get more people to use in order for it to be successful. Other candidates beat around the multimodal question, though. “Remember that business-school class?” Robinson asked the crowd. “Commerce follows infrastructure.” Rural roads like U.S. Highway 24, not just Interstate 25, need to be widened, Robinson said. When the moderator asked about other forms of transportation, he added, “Sure, I think you have to do (multimodal) as well, but it’s really about our roads.” Mitchell said that the Colorado Department of Transportation is badly managed and would use the state’s Legislative Audit Committee in a performance-based way to evaluate it. Colorado can’t have “a first-world economy with a third-world infrastructure,” Stapleton said, adding that the head of CDOT would be an engineer “when I’m governor.” He stressed roads and bridges specifically and mentioned doing more for rural areas. Fracking and renewables The candidates all opposed giving local governments more control over drilling for oil and gas, and also opposed raising the current state requirement that investor-owned utilities generate 30 percent of their electricity from renewable energy by 2020. “You know where the Democrats stand — they want to put the thumb of government in favor of one kind of energy over another,” Robinson said, adding that “renewables are fine” but should compete in the market without government help. Robinson implied that fracking doesn’t cause pollution, and Stapleton said it can be done safely. The Environmental Protection Agency in 2015 found that fracking has not led to widespread impacts on drinking water, but did find that drinking water was affected in some cases and that SEE FORUM, P13
From left, gubernatorial candidates Walker Stapleton, state treasurer; Victor Mitchell, former state representative of Castle Rock; Doug Robinson, former investment banker; and Cynthia Coffman, state attorney general, just after a Feb. 21 Republican candidates’ forum. The event was hosted at the History Colorado Center in Denver by the Colorado Business Roundtable and the Denver Business Journal. ELLIS ARNOLD
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VOICES We all want to leave our mark, but on what?
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ikes Peak (with or without the apostrophe). Speer Boulevard. MLK Jr. BouALCHEMY levard. Carr Street. Stapleton International Airport (and now a Denver neighborhood). McNichol’s Arena. Ellie Caulkins Opera House. The Rosemary Slack Lending Library at the Susan M. Duncan Family YMCA. Andrea Doray Some of us might not remember places such as McNichol’s Arena, or why some of these
people are famous – Zebulon Pike’s exploration of the Rocky Mountains, for example – or even infamous, such as Denver mayor Ben Stapleton, also a high-ranking member of the KKK in the 1920s and 1930s. But their legacies live on in the places that bear their names. And some I hope we never forget, such as Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, contributions and sacrifice for basic human and civil rights. Sometimes we get to choose, if our family makes a large endowment, for example. Sometimes this honor comes posthumously, such as the lending library named after my mother, Rosemary Slack, at the YMCA in Arvada,
where she was a beloved member. What would you want your name on? For myself, I prefer something educational or literary, rather than an edifice or a roadway. For instance, I am a poet, and enjoy writing in form, such as a sonnet or sestina. And I often create my own nonce forms; that is, I develop lines or stanzas or rhyme schemes that are my own. In one of my writing workshops, another poet suggested that one of my nonce forms be called the “Dorayian” …doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, does it? The “Doranian?” The “Dorian?” Of course, hordes of poets would then need to use my form – and
break it – for any chance that it would be named after me. Another choice – and perhaps one that might actually be attainable – would be to endow a scholarship at Lighthouse Writers Workshop, one of the finest literary centers in the country. Although I have been writing since I was a child (my mother had a stash of poems and stories from when I was nine years old), and throughout my life as an adult, joining the writing community at Lighthouse opened me up to a world I didn’t know existed. In fact, I have been the beneficiary SEE DORAY, P11
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’ve been thinking a lot over the past couple weeks about the concept of institutional trust. Yeah, I’ve been working on other things, too. F At any rate, the reason I’ve been thinking about this is that it seems to be failing right now, o on just about every level of society. Let me give you e some examples. a From the trivial: the Denver h Broncos. There is a huge debate p HITTING raging right now on sports talk ra- f HOME dio about what the Denver Broncos f should do with the Number Five P pick in the upcoming NFL draft. There are a million ideas, but they f o all eventually came back to this problem: after the debacle that the t last few drafts have been (last year e only one draft pick even contributed, and, at that, he was a weak point), does the fan base trust John Elway to do the right thing with those picks? The Broncos, over the Michael Alcorn last two years, have lost a good bit of institutional trust. From the purely local: I was always taught, from a management perspective, to “under-promise and F over-deliver.” This, it would seem, is especially true coming from institutions that have a monopolistic relationship with the public. So, what do you suppose happens to institutional trust levels when a school promises a community one thing as they’re selling their program, and then, behind closed doors, chooses a lesser iteration of that program? That’s exactly what happened at Drake Middle School this week. Five weeks ago, when the middle schools were talking to elementary families about the transition to a three-year middle school, Drake
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR About those property tax statements In Jefferson County individual property tax statements were sent out in January. Those that included the actual statement also included an inclusion stating that the assessor’s office would only be sending 2018 Notices of Value to property owners that had a change in their property since last year. This would amount to a little more than 2,000 property owners. The remaining 200,000 plus owners would not receive an NOV. This will result in a savings of more than $125,000 to the Jefferson County taxpayers this year.
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Time to take those fishing poles out of winter storage
pring is slowly approaching the vironmental Learning for Kids Youth Front Range, drawing a close to Urban Rangers will be at the lakes to hunting seasons and ushering assist the youth and adults. Fishing in everyone’s favorite fishing poles will be available on day use basis for any one not having fishing season. Whether you are an OUTDOOR equipment. experienced angler or novice, The basic ground rules are a two parent family or single LIVING built around a “quality” fishing parent, fish with a buddy or experience. For example, in cast alone we have an excellent addition to a state and Refuge fishing program for everyone, fishing license, anglers can adults or kids, right here in our only use a single rod and reel backyard, at the Rocky Mounwith one hook or lure per line, tain Arsenal National Wildlife agree to catch and release on all Refuge. fish caught, connect barbless For a modest $3 (cash or hooks only, use artificial flies or check) daily fee for fishermen lures and not use any live bait. age 16 and older with a ColoRon Hellbusch Fishing is allowed on Tuesdays, rado fishing license, fishing is Saturdays and Sundays only. offered at the various lakes at The environment surrounding the the Refuge. Younger children can fish two refuge fishing lakes is beautiful and for no fee. A Season Fishing Pass can adds a significant enticement for visitbe obtained for $50 as an option to daily passes. The Refuge fishing season opens ing anglers. Lake Mary is the smallest of the refuge lakes at 8.4 acres and is April 21 and closes Oct. 14. approximately 8.5 feet at its deepest The Refuge Rangers along with experienced volunteer anglers from En- point. Lake Mary is encircled by half
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of a scholarship at Lighthouse, one established by the writing group of another Lighthouse member in her honor after her untimely death. (I’d prefer to provide my endowment before my own passing, but, friends and family, please remember this!) Of course, there’s also Writing for Peace, the international organization for which I am a board member. Much of our mission is to spread empathy through creative writing, and, to that end, we sponsor young writers contests
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back to 1996. One other reason is that we have had a large population growth in the Denver Metro area. About 100,000 people move in annually. However, our local construction industry can only build approximately 10,000 homes annually. This low inventory of homes causes these new people to bid up the price on existing homes. As a result, your home value continues to increase every two years. Without the Taxpayer Bill of Rights to keep local spending in check, your property taxes would rise at an even faster rate. During the last few years my staff and I have worked extremely hard to create a user-friendly environment for the citizens of Jefferson County. The is your Assessor’s Office; this office is always open to discuss your concerns and to provide you with information. Ron Sandstrom, Jefferson County Assessor The Civil Rights Commission debate What Coloradan would think that
and youth summits to provide a way for young voices to speak their truths. So a scholarship in my name to continue this work would also be ideal. On the other hand, why do any of these need to carry my name at all? I would like to honor the literary world with my contributions, and honor the institutions that mean so much to me. But then I wonder if my name is necessary to make this difference. So I ask again: If you could choose, what would you like your name on? Andrea Doray is a writer who supports those who want to change the name of the Stapleton community. Contact her with what you would like your name on at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
he would get a fair-shake, if he were brought before a panel dealing largely in thought-crimes (i.e. the Colorado Civil Rights Commission), which functions as a combination of judge, jury, and prosecutor? Would he be content to know that he would have no jury-of-his-peers to protect him from prosecutorial overreach, and that the US Supreme Court might be his only savior? Further, what would be his reaction, knowing that the unelected inquisitors on that panel, being appointed by a partisan Governor, as per State law, each were required to have proverbial axes-to-grind on issues brought before them? Other than in a totalitarian state, where else would such blatantly biased jurors be tolerated? As these travesties on justice describe the fate of unfortunates dragged before the misnamed Civil Rights Commission (and various Administrative-Law-Courts as well), isn’t it imperative that a stake be driven through the heart of said Commission, and it be allowed to naturally expire, unamended, as per its 2018 ‘sunset’ requirement? Russell W Haas, Golden
mile walking trail meandering through rich and colorful cottonwood trees, rabbit brush, and white sand verbena and towering cattails. Bird nesting boxes will be found along the south portion of the lake, drawing a wide variety of birds and waterfowl including Canada geese, ducks and coots all of which can be playful as they fly, swim and dive into the water feeding on aquatic plant life. Anglers will find good numbers of largemouth bass, channel catfish, white and black crappie, bluegill and yellow perch in Lake Mary. The second lake in the refuge is Ladora Lake, larger at almost 55 surface acres and over 17 feet in depth. Both lakes offer excellent bank fishing and after Memorial Day anglers can wade with calf, hip or chest waders. The trail around Lake Ladora is almost 2 miles in length with a mid-point floating boardwalk offering unique views of waterfowl, birds and brush, wild flowers and tree stands. The trails are enclosed with prairie grassland and under
impressive cottonwoods, plus showy milkweed, prickly poppy and sand sagebrush. Larger fish are typically found in Lake Ladora including northern pike and largemouth bass, and bluegill. Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Stations are located around both lakes and anglers are asked to deposit used fishing line in these stations. The waste line is used for fish habitat structures plus it prevents wildlife and waterfowl from becoming entangled. The overall fishing experience is a valuable learning experience for kids and a great opportunity for parents and adults to bond together in an enriched outdoor environment a short drive from the Denver Metro urban communities. The Refuge staff welcomes Visitor Center calls at 303-289-0930 about the popular fishing program or the countless other outdoors opportunities at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Ron Hellbusch can be reached at RonHellbusch@comcast.net.
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Marian D. Scarpone, 90 of Golden, passed away on Feb. 19, 2018 . Marian was born on Nov. 22, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, to parents Chauncey and Marian Brown. Preceded in death by her husband Charles F. Scarpone, 2012.
She is survived by her six children and 10 grandchildren. A Graveside service will be held on Thurs, March 1, 2018 at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 2:15PM, staging area ‘C’.
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Somehow time is a fastball that throws you a curve
ime flies. Time really flies. I just received an invitation to pre-order a QUIET 2019 SUV. The vehicle isn’t in DESPERATION the works: It already exists. I received the invitation in February 2018. When I was a kid, the debut of the new year automobiles was a very big deal. Maybe some of you Craig Marshall remember? Smith It happened in the fall, not the previous
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sold the community on the idea that students would have a seven-class schedule with three electives. Which, of course, is brilliant! Middle school kids need choices and variety to keep their brains engaged and to start discovering who they are. Then, with no community input, the staff voted last week to revert back to a six-class schedule, eliminating many choices for students, and only communicated this to the public through a “Friday afternoon news dump.” You want
winter. We would be teased with full-page newspaper ads and flashy television commercials, and almost all of the American cars were debuted at about the same time. Now it’s whenever they feel like it. The first sign of trouble was the 1964 1/2 Mustang. The 1964 Mustang had been a huge success, and Ford was in high gear for the 1965 Mustang, but Ford was asked to provide the pace car for the 1965 Indianapolis 500, and came up with a special convertible. It was later turned into a production vehicle. In our home, the weeks before the debut of the new models was just like
the weeks before Christmas. My father sold Buicks. But when he saw the 1958 Buicks, he moved down the street and sold Fords. He brought home a new demo once a month, and we pretended it was the family car. I am sure there are men and women leaning into their computers somewhere, designing 2020, 2021, and 2022 automobiles. When I was in high school, freshmen who made a team were awarded sweater numerals. My numbers looked like the distant future, beyond my comprehension. We were assigned George Orwell’s “1984” and that was even more in-
comprehensible. Then 1984 came and F went. Next stop? Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey,” but first we were supposed to party like it was 1999. Kubrick’s film was released in 1968. Prince’s song was released in 1982. I retired in 2003, and I kept the intention to myself for two years. They were very long years. I marked off the weeks on my calendars. It’s been 15 years. Where did it go? What did I do? Who was I with? Hindsight, it is said, is 20/20. I am looking forward to the year 2020 already for two reasons. One for a
to know why the charter and option school movement is so strong in Colorado? Because decisions like this erode institutional trust with the public schools. To the tragic: I am a huge fan of any man or woman who has, as part of their work wardrobe, a bullet proof vest. The very idea that there are people who hug their children goodbye from behind Kevlar fills me with awe. Heroes, all. So, I was shocked and devastated (much like the sheriff) to learn about what seems to be a completely inadequate response from the first responders on the scene in Parkland. The failure to engage the shooter cost lives. And all this only after both local law enforcement and the F.B.I.
failed to heed multiple warnings about the shooter. Cops are human, and, I will grant them grace that they make mistakes. But, when we’re being told by some that the only way to deal with violence in society is to let the police do their jobs, and then something like Parkland happens, you can see why institutional trust might be a dodgy proposition. The problem with institutional trust is that, once weakened, the fabrics that hold society together start to unravel. Maybe not so much with the Broncos — they go out and have a great year this year, and all will be forgiven. With the schools? Who knows. Maybe they will be responsive to a parent outcry aimed at either the
school or the upper administration. But, then, maybe not — they are probably correct to assume that they can weather any protest. After all, most of those students don’t have that much choice about where to go to school. But, society in general? Law enforcement is one of the few public institutions that still command widespread support. I shudder to think what happens if that support drops to the levels of, say, Congress.
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fracking fluid has reached surface water and groundwater in some instances. Those cases were relatively few, but the study recognized that its data could be underestimating. “We all want clean air and clean water,” Mitchell said, but added that renewables shouldn’t be subsidized. He and Stapleton pointed to Democratic proposals to transition the state to 100 percent renewable energy use by 2040, which he said would be too expensive. When asked how to address homeowners’ concerns about drilling encroaching on their areas, each candidate didn’t answer until pushed by the moderator. Robinson said there should be clear rules on where suburban sprawl can grow; Coffman said people have to accept the risks of building schools or houses where there might be drilling. Other remarks In a forum that mostly avoided the
Republicans comparing themselves to one another, Stapleton made a point of directing points at the Democrats, tagging gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (D-Boulder) as “running to end the energy industry as we know it” for his 100 percent renewable-energy proposal. Stapleton also said Democratic candidates’ push for a single-payer healthcare system, in which all residents could buy health care from the government rather than private insurers, would send businesses packing. Coffman praised Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for implementing one of the nation’s “right-to-work” laws, which generally prevent labor unions from requiring employees to pay fees or dues. She wants such a law passed in Colorado. Robinson said virtual reality and artificial intelligence are coming “in a big way” to the Colorado economy and that workers need to be prepared for the future. The forum seldom discussed education funding, but Mitchell said he’d push for a freeze on higher-education costs during his tenure if he were to be elected.
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reason I can’t tell you, and another for a reason I can: there will be a presidential election. Things will start to warm up in 2019. I expect it will be fraught with political thunder, layered with impressive promises, and scripted by Monty Python. I can’t wait. I want you to get out “Dark Side of the Moon,” and listen to “Time.” “You fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way.” On his deathbed, David Cassidy said something that was more meaningful, I think, than anything
else he had ever said or had ever done. “So much wasted time.” I have frittered and I have wasted. I try not to anymore: There are far fewer calendar years left in my life than there were when I was handed my high school numerals. When I was 14, I looked at men my age now, and thought they were walking antiques. What were they doing out of bed? Now I am one of them. It’s funny how that happens. You get up in the morning and go to work, and the next thing you know you’re getting discounts at the zoo. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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World-famous team highlights the best of basketball, showmanship BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Whether you’re a basketball fan or not, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve encountered the Harlem Globetrotters at some point. The team has been entertaining basketball fans and wider audiences alike since it was founded by Abe Saperstein in 1926. Over the years, the Globetrotters have built a reputation as being especially skilled at tricks, dunks and other displays of court mastery. But as Firefly Fisher, a guard on the team for nine years, can attest, all that ease on the court requires countless hours of work. “On this team, you have to be entertainers and basketball players,” the 31-year-old New York native said. “You have to be a special individual to do this job, and work extremely hard. But it’s all a positive, especially when you get to introduce basketball to families.”
Going to a Harlem Globetrotters game is more than just going to a basketball game. The interactive experiences gives audiences a chance to interact with players like guard TNT Lister.
As part of the Harlem Globetrotters’ 92nd world tour, the team will be stopping by the Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle in Denver, at noon and at the 1st Bank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane in Broomfield, at 7 p.m., both on March 17. In anticipation of the metro-area stops, we spoke to Fisher about his road to the court, teaching the next generation, and what it’s like to be a member of a team that includes Pope Francis as an honorary member. How did you get into playing basketball? I was born and raised in New York. My parents were the ones who introduced me to the game when I was about 5 years old, and I grew up playing in the Boys and Girls Club. I never played any recreational ball for city teams or anything like that, and started on junior varsity in eighth grade. SEE WORLD, P19
IF YOU GO WHAT: Harlem Globetrotters games WHERE: • Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver • 1st Bank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield WHEN: Saturday, March 17 Pepsi Center, Noon 1stBank Center , 7 p.m. TICKETS: www.harlemglobetrotters.com/ tickets
uring summer months, it’s not difficult at all to get people to spend an evening at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. During the much colder off-months, which are November through March, it gets a little trickier. But the park and Aramark Sports and Entertainment COMING have come ATTRACTIONS Services up with a new way to not only to draw a crowd in the cold, but also to offer a uniquely intimate experience. That’s how Red Rocks Local Sets was born. “It’s a really fun event and a great Clarke Reader time at a place as beautiful as Red Rocks,” said Kristen Kennelly, special events operations with Aramark. “People get to have this rare experience at the amphitheater, and they get to do so without dealing with parking and all the crowds of people at a normal concert.” The monthly event series began in November, and the final Local Set of the year, featuring local bands Many Mountains and Miguel Dakota and the Differents, will be at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at the park’s Ship Rock Grille, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. The indoor event includes hors d’oeuvres, a complimentary welcome drink, carving stations and dinner buffet favorites. All of this is followed by performances by the bands of covers and originals. Tickets are $45. “Bands get really excited about this, because there’s not many opportunities to play Red Rocks,” Kennelly said. “They may not be to the point where they can sell out 10,000 tickets on the main stage, but this is a great place to start.” Visitors who want the same view that countless performers on Red Rocks’ world-famous stage have had can take a backstage tour of Red Rocks for an additional $8, on top of the entry ticket. “Most of the experiences people have at Red Rocks aren’t as intimate as these are,” Kennelly said. “We’re already planning on offering this again for 2018-2019, and might offer it twice a month if it continues to grow in popularity.” To get your tickets, visit www. redrocksonline.com. SEE READER, P19
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YMCA Denver has released 2018 summer day camp schedule for Denver Metro Area With the chill in the air, it may seem too early to start planning for summer, but local programs and organizations have released their 2018 summer camp calendars. The themed programs are being held at different dates and times depending on location between May and August.
Some of the 2018 week-long camps being held between May and August include:
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Work hard! Play Hard: The day camp is scheduled for early June, where local youth will participate in a vigorous week of sports.
Registration for summer day camps started on Feb. 12. To participate in the camps, the cost is $195 for non-members per week, and $190 for members. A mandatory $25 deposit is required for every camp you register for. There is a $35 registration fee for each child. For information, visit the YMCA website at www.denverymca.org.
Gold Rush: Campers will experience the places and events that make Colorado unique. Under the Sea: Bring your submarine and sunscreen. The July camp will explore the world of pools and water parks.
Y Camp Throwdown: Discover what you are capable of in a week of friendly competition, starting June 18. Get your body moving while learning new leadership skills. You’re bacon me crazy: Bring your appetite during food week. The food week camps will be held at various locations in July.
Mighty jungle: Discover creatures that slither, crawl, swing, climb and run during the adventurous week in July.
T.H.O.R: Today’s heroes or rapscallion: Be a hero or a rapscallion, or villain, during crimefighting week.
Mad Science: Create anything you put your mind to in a week of science exploration and learning. Take part in a variety of experiments and activities.
Imaginarium: Lear, play and experiment during the week all about using your imagination.
Rock the Decades: Here’s where the real fun begins with a week of sporting the hair, clothes and learning the history by decade. Dance moves will be involved. Holidaze: Halloween and Christmas in July could be fun. With this week, campers will get to celebrate some of their favorite holidays.
H2 Oh Year!: Swim, splash, slide and soak it all in during the swim week. Staycation: Sometimes it’s fun to stay and enjoy the friends living nearby over summer break. Engage with those friends in local camp activities. Summer Rewind: To end summer with a band, campers will celebrate the start of school with trips and games.
YMCA Camp locations in the Denver Metro Area include: Adams County
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• Cook Park Recreation Center - 7100 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver • Conservatory Green at Stapleton - 8499 Stoll Place, Denver • Denver Green School - 6700 E. Virginia Ave., Denver • Dora Moore Elementary - 846 Corona St., Denver • Downtown Denver Expeditionary School - 1860 Lincoln St, Denver • Holm Elementary - 3185 S Willow St, Denver • Isabella Bird Community School -2701 N. Lima St, Denver • McKinley Thatcher Elementary- 1230 S. Grant St, Denver • Scheitler Recreation Center - 5031 West 46th Avenue, Denver • Schlessman Family YMCA - 2625 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver • Southwest Family YMCA - 5181 West Kenyon Avenue, Denver
Arvada • Allendale Elementary- 5900 Oak Street, Arvada • Kinder Camp for ages 4-6 at Duncan YMCA - 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada • Susan M. Duncan Family YMCA - 6350 Eldridge Street, Arvada • Three Creeks K-8 - 19486 W. 94th Ave, Arvada • Weber Elementary - 8725 W. 81st Place, Arvada
Aurora • Dartmouth Elementary- 3050 S Laredo St., Aurora • Global Village Academy Aurora - 403 S Airport Blvd, Aurora • Murphy Creek K-8 - 1400 S. Old Tom Morris Road, Aurora • Wheatlands - 6601 South Wheatlands Parkway, Aurora • Vista PEAK Exploratory - 24551 E. 1st Ave., Aurora
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Littleton • Littleton Family YMCA - 11 West Dry Creek Court, Littleton
Parker • Global Village Parker - 18451 Ponderosa Dr., Parker
ATHENA PROJECT CAMPS Week-long camps for girls 6th–10th grade in playwriting, visual arts, fashion design, storytelling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and improv. AthenaProjectArts.org WRITE IMPROV GIVE BACK DESIGN FASHION ACCESS ART
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2018 Summer day camp programs Arvada Creekside Cubs Older Tots: For 4-year-olds and 5-year-olds with preschool experience. Sign up for either or both 4-week sessions. For information, call or email Michele at (303)421-1119, or CampbellCottages@ ApexPRD.org. The camp is located at Campbell Cottages, 10425 W. 64th Pl. Arvada.
Ensemble Theatre Company: Ensemble Theatre Company is a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theatre dedicated to creating a professional theatre experience for children while teaching basic theatre skills. For kids ages 7-14. The summer program is hosted at 6165 Ames St., in Arvada. For more information, visit the website at
www.ensembletheatrecompanyetc.com/ etccamps.html. Team 7-12 camps: The ultimate choice in recreational day camps. Staff provides a fun, varied, yet structured program. Each week is a fun-filled package of activities, including sports, swimming, crafts, outdoor games and a Friday field trip. The 7-12 camps are being held at two locations, including the Secrest Recration Center, located at 6820 W. 66th Ave. Arvada. The second location is the Apex Center, located at 13150 W. 72nd Ave. Arvada Tiny Tot Summer Camp: For 3-year-olds (birthday on or before June 1) and 4-yearolds who have not had preschool experience. The summer season includes two 4-week sessions, Jun. 6-Jun. 29 and Jul. 6-Jul.
27. For information, call or email Michele at (303)421-1119, or CampbellCottages@ ApexPRD.org. The camp is located at Campbell Cottages, 10425 W. 64th Pl. Arvada.
South Suburban Park and Recreation District Camp Xplosion Goodson: The camps is for area youth between the ages of 11 and 14, between May and August. The Goodson Camp is held Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The camp is held at the Goodson Recreation Center, located at 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. For more information, contact Jessica Skiera at JSkiera@ssprd.org.
Camp Xplosion Lone Tree: The camps is for area youth between the ages of 11 and 14, between May and August. The Lone Tree Camp is held Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The camp is held at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, located at 10249 Ridgegate Circle. For more information, contact Jessica Skiera at JSkiera@ssprd.org. Club Goodson: The camps is for area youth between the ages of 5 through 10, between May and August. The Goodson Camp is held Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The camp is held at the Goodson Recreation Center, located at 6315 SEE SUMMER, NEXT PAGE
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Camps are limited to maximum of 12 students per camp with student/staff ratio of 4:1, so register early. Location: Faith Mountain Church, 12344 W Alameda Pkwy, Lakewood CO 80228
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For more information contact Dr. Fun at 720.837.9505 Serving Lakewood parents and campers since 2010.
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Coding with Kids: Coding with Kids offers a variety of STEM summer camps for children of all skill levels from ages 5 to 17. A proven curriculum drives engagement and learning outcomes, while our small class sizes ensure plenty of personalized attention. Camp themes include game development, Minecraft Modding, and robotics and electronics. Learn more at www.codingwithkids.com/#!/. Butterfly Pavilion: At the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster step to Water’s Edge and see an underwater world full of sea
Denver Bontanic Gardens: The Gardens has camps for kids only that are full of garden explorations, games, activities, cooking and plants to take home. Weeklong camps are offered during spring and summer breaks. Camps take place at York Street and Chatfield Farms. All camps are 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. and are for ages 6-12. For information, visit the website at www. botanicgardens.org/program-series/ garden-camps-kids.
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Clarke’s Concert of the Week: Lorde at Pepsi Center Ever since New Zealand’s Lorde smashed into the pop world with her 2013 hit “Royals” off her debut album, she’s proven herself a pop star ahead of her time. Her approach to songwriting and use of electronic influences has changed the way musicians like Taylor Swift and many others make music. Lorde is touring in support of her stellar sophomore album — last year’s “Melodrama” — and is stopping by the Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 5. Not only will concertgoers get the opportunity to see one of the best musicians at the height of her powers, but her openers are nothing to turn up your nose at. Tove Styrke also works in the pop soundscape created by Lorde, but brings her own sense of style to the music. But the real exciting opener is Run The Jewels, the rap duo of EL-P and
Killer Mike. The pair have been making some of rap music’s best work over the past four years, and their socially conscious and bombastic music is the perfect pairing for Lorde’s take on pop. This is almost guaranteed to be one of the year’s best shows, and it shouldn’t be missed. Head to www. altitudetickets.com/events/ detail/lorde to get your tickets. Pliny the Younger makes rare appearance A famous Russian will be making a stop at a bar in Highlands Ranch for just one day, and there’s going to be a line, so you’re going to want to get there early. The famous Pliny the Younger beer, which is brewed in very limited quantities by Russian River Brewing Co., will be tapped at Parry’s Pizzeria & Bar’s Highlands Ranch location, 9567 S. University Blvd. at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 3. The doors will open for the beer tapping at 10 a.m., and the first 60 people in line will get a ticket for Pliny the Younger, and thus are guaranteed a pour. The remain-
ing beers will be raffled off. According to information from Russian River, Pliney the Younger is almost a true Triple IPA with triple the amount of hops as a regular IPA. This beer is very full-bodied with tons of hop character in the nose and throughout. It is also deceptively well-balanced and smooth. In addition to this special tapping, Parry’s will be tapping several other Russian River beers, as well as brews from Surly Brewing Co. and Anchorage Brewing Co. Parry’s will also offer its breakfast pizza, which includes scrambled eggs, green peppers, onions, bacon, cheddar. For more information, visit www.parryspizza.com/ locations/highlands-ranch. Colorado Book Festival highlights local literary all-stars Colorado is home to a vibrant and dynamic community of authors, so full of genres and styles that it can be difficult to keep up. For those searching for a look into the world of Colorado authors, don’t miss the Colorado Book Festival at the Central Denver
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I guess I was a late bloomer to organized ball, but I just loved it. Do you remember the first time you saw or heard of the Globetrotters? I didn’t really watch them as a young kid, but I knew about them because my parents had grown up watching them. What I did know is that they traveled all over and that brought a lot of happiness to people. Playing for them is a great way to make my parents proud, which is always a goal for a kid. How did you become a Globetrotter? I started playing for them in 2009, after being drafted to the team in 2008. I went to Siena College in upstate New York, and our team went to the NCAA in 2008. I shot 44.4 percent from three-point range as a senior that season and that’s when I was drafted. Since, I’ve been to 65 different countries, and love what I do. When I tell people I was picked for the team, they always say it’s right up my alley. I was voted class clown as senior, but I was also voted most likely to succeed. I’m just being me. What is key to being a good member of the Globetrotters? You have to be a great basketball player, and you have to be willing to listen to all the veteran players. But what’s most important is you have to respect the culture of Globetrotters. If you come into the organi-
Firefly Fisher has been playing with the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters for nine years. The 5-foot 9-inch guard played at Sienna College before being drafted to the team. COURTESY PHOTO zation not knowing the history and sacrifices others made before you, it’s important to learn. You can go learn how to do tricks and stuff, but that’s all after they teach you the history. Not many people can last with the organization because it’s quite a commitment, and there’s a lot of time away from the family. We’re on the road for more than 200 days a year, and all the stuff people see us doing on the court is only about 40 percent of what we do. The rest of the time we’re visiting schools, talking to students about bullying and character building, and just being ambassadors of good will. As a Globetrotter, you’ve done some military tours. What is it like playing for
Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on March 3. The free festival will showcase more than 120 Colorado authors, 60 panelists, bestseller author Peter Heller and Colorado state historian Patricia Limerick as keynote presenter, story-telling and more. Book clubs are encouraged to attend as a group. Visitors can participate in “Why Mysteries are Popular During Fraught Times,” “Exploring Spiritual and Faith Elements of the Transformative Memoir” and “Defamation, Plagiarism, and Writing Beyond the Legal Limit.” Visit www.cobookfestival. com to register your book club, plan the authors you want to see, and more. CJRO brings big band jazz to Lakewood For that quintessential big band jazz sound, you’re not going to find a better bet in the metro area than the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra. The group will be honoring two classic jazz greats, and new arrangements of a living soul legend, with its “The Duke, The Count, and Stevie, too!” program,
people serving in the armed forces? We’ve done six military tours, and it’s a great experience every time. In my first year, we went to Iraq, and just three years ago, we went to Afghanistan. We did our first-ever Hoops for the Troops event in Hawaii this December. It’s so amazing to put smiles on the men and women who serve our country. And few people can relate to being away from their families and helping people like they can. What do you do for fun or to relax when you’re not playing? I spend time with my family, and I have my own basketball camp back home, which I’ve run for 14 years. I’ve always worked with kids, and always tried to be a positive role model to them. In a way, I was a Globetrotter before I officially became one. There’s nothing better than going back to your community and teaching kids. I don’t want to forget where I came from, and want my hometown to be successful as possible. What’s your favorite part about being a Globetrotter? Putting smiles on people’s faces. So many people have bad days or are facing challenges in their life — like relationships, financial or school. But when you come to a Harlem Globetrotter game, you’re guaranteed to forget about your problems for two hours. You don’t have to love basketball to love the Globetrotters, because at our games you’re going to laugh, hear great music and get to party. It’s an experience everyone should have at some time.
which is at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Featuring the vocal stylings of singer Robert Johnson, the Repertory Orchestra is boasting a top-tier talent bench. Lead trumpet Greg Gisbert is a regular with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and toured with Buddy Rich and Woody Herman. Jazz trombonist Paul McKee also toured with Woody Herman and appeared on several Grammy-nominated recordings. Also Grammynominated, lead trombone Steve Wiest toured with Maynard Ferguson and Doc Severinsen and directed the highly acclaimed University of North Texas One O’Clock Jazz Ensemble. For more information and tickets, call 303-987-7845 or visit www.Lakewood.org/ Tickets. 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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New tax-refund scam is gaining traction STAFF REPORT
A new scam that plays off the more widely known taximposter phone scam that claims money is owed to the IRS is gaining momentum, according to a news release from the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The newly hatched plan involves criminals who are processing and sending tax refunds directly to consumers and then calling and scaring them into returning the money, the release states. Before late January, when the IRS began accepting 2017 tax returns, criminals infected the computers of
tax preparers and stole tax information on clients. Criminals now are using that data to process actual tax refunds, the release states. Once the refunds are sent, the criminals will call, text or leave phone messages claiming to be agents or debt collectors from the IRS and threatening victims if they don’t sent the fraudulent refunds back. The first red flag with this scam is the way the scammers are requesting payment — either through a wire service or with a prepaid card rather than sending money directly to the IRS. This tactic of request-
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ing money is the hallmark of a typical phone scam, the release says. The second red flag is that the IRS will not call people, even those who owe money. Scammers spoof the information that appears on caller ID to make it look as if the IRS is calling. If caller ID shows up as IRS or U.S. Department of Treasury, it’s a scam — do not respond, the release says. Those who are concerned or who have already received a refund should do the following, according to the release: • Immediately contact your tax preparer, especially if you’ve already received a
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The number is 800-829-1040 for individuals and 800-8294933 for businesses. You also must contact the bank to return the money. • If you spent part or all of the refund, you will need to write a check to repay the IRS. Send checks to a local IRS service center, along with a note explaining you were a victim of the scam. Make certain you have the correct IRS return address. Your tax preparer will have this information and can guide you through these steps. Go to www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-scams-consumeralerts for more details about this scam.
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refund or a refund you were not expecting. Usual turnaround time on a refund request is 10 days, so any quick return of a refund should be questioned. • Fraudulent refunds must immediately be sent back to the IRS so they can take measures to correct and restore the client’s account and process an appropriate refund. • If you received a mailed refund check, void it and send it back to the IRS, along with a copy of the return and explanation of why the check is being returned. If the check was automatically deposited, call the IRS to explain what happened.
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Celebrate spring, gardening at Echxpo STAFF REPORT
Echter’s Garden Center plans its annual Echxpo, a showcase of gardening products and expertise, featuring educational seminars and information on topics such as vegetable gardening, container gardening, herbs, orchids, roses, improving soil and more. The expo also will feature representatives of companies that will provide the newest plants and products, as well as organizations and plant groups that offer the chance for community involvements. The spring Echxpo is March 2-4 at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. The first day will feature speaker Brie Arthur, who will encourage gardeners to think outside the box in their approach to garden planning and design. Arthur’s presentation, “The Foodscaping Revolution,” is at 1:30 p.m.
March 2. She will discuss how pairing edibles in a traditional ornamental landscape increases bio-diversity and adds purpose to everyday spaces. Arthur appears as a correspondent on the PBS television show “Growing a Greener World” and her debut book “The Foodscape Revolution” is a bestseller on Amazon. A ticket for Arthur’s presentation is required, and is available for $15 in advance at Echter’s or by calling 303-424-7979. Seating is limited for the presentation. All other seminars and demonstrations are free, as is admission to Echxpo. Echxop hours are 3-5 p.m. Friday, March 2; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4. For a complete listing of seminars and demonstrations, go to www.echters. com
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The sixth-grade students at Van Arsdale Elementary School organized and ran a bake sale to raise money for the Arvada-based Brave Young Hearts, an organization that grants adventures to children with life-threatening illnesses. The sale ran before and after school from Jan. 22-26, and the students raised $600 for Brave Young Hearts. The project encompassed planning, organizing and letter writing to businesses for donations, Kimberly Figliolino, of Van Arsdale Elementary, wrote in a news release. The students researched local charities, made posters to
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St. Anthony celebrates 125 years of healing On social media, hospital shares stories of its founding
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For Darcy Copeland, a registered nurse science specialist at St. Anthony hospital, it almost felt like returning home when she started working at the hospital in 2010. It was, after all, where she was born. “Having been born there, and finding myself back here, I’ve seen the hospital’s commitment to the community,” she said. “There’s so much history behind this hospital, and at the same time, we’re always making new history.” Copeland is just one of the many people whose lives have been impacted by the hospital’s work, which has been going on for a long, long time – 125 years to be exact. To celebrate that major milestone — the official anniversary is June 20 — St. Anthony is hosting a community event on June 9. But it’s also finding little ways to highlight people and achievements, such as with “Throw Back Thursday” historical posts on the hospital’s Facebook page and profiles of associates, volunteers and physicians to share on social media. “We wouldn’t have made it so long if it wasn’t for our team members and physicians,” said Edward Sim, the hospital’s CEO. “It all goes to our mission — ‘We extend the healing ministry of Christ by caring for
12surgical suites 11,749admissions A photo of St. Anthony Hospital at its original location by Sloan’s Lake. The hospital was started here in 1892, and grew over the years to the point where it needed a new home. In 2011, the hospital officially opened its new home in Lakewood. COURTESY PHOTOS
those who are ill and by nurturing the health of the people in our communities’ — and our people.” The hospital started at its original Sloan’s Lake Campus in 1892. It was founded by a small group of Sisters of St. Francis — including one nun who believed St. Anthony spoke directly with her — who were mainly funded by contributions from Denver railroadmen and miners. Since then, the hospital has been home to several significant achievements: In 1960, it became the first hospital in Denver to perform openheart surgery, and in 1972, it was the first hospital in the nation to launch a civilian hospital air ambulance service, Flight For Life.
The hospital moved to its current location in Lakewood, 11600 W. 2nd Place, in 2011. The modern St. Anthony is a full-service, acute care hospital and a Level I Trauma Center. It’s the headquarters for Flight For Life Colorado; home to T-10, the region’s first field-to-surgery trauma suite; and is a Joint Commission/American Heart Association-designated Comprehensive Stroke Center. Other recognized areas of strength include heart and vascular, neurosciences, the St. Anthony Breast Center and St. Anthony Cancer Center. “The thing that always strikes me is that we have really, really strong physicians and incredibly talented nurses,” said Dr. Raymond Mencini, a breast radiologist at St. Anthony.
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KEY MILESTONES 1921: First hospital in Denver accredited Class A by the American College of Surgeons 1929: First hospital in Denver approved for X-ray technician training 1960: First hospital in Denver to perform open-heart surgery 1967: First hospital in Denver to provide 24hour physician coverage in the Emergency Department
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New board members join business education alliance STAFF REPORT
The Jefferson County Business Education Alliance has welcomed four new members of its board of directors. Amy Hines, Anna Schafer, Kathy Stafford and Mark Cook are dedicated to connecting education with business to create a strong workforce for tomorrow. From organizing youth leadership programs to teaching career readiness classes, the board of the alliance is essential to Jefferson County’s future workforce. Hines has worked in large corporate environments, business management, healthcare and military operations. Professionally, Hines’s focus has shifted toward contributing her skills to improve business operations within established small businesses. She focuses on efficiency and market penetration while increasing profitability, improving internal job satisfaction, reducing waste and boosting overall customer satisfaction. Hines completed a twoyear term as a board member for the
Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce, then joined the Jefferson County Business Education Alliance. Stafford, a Denver native, has had extensive experience in business management. She recently retired from a commercial banking career that spanned more than 30 years. In her banking role, she managed overall relationships for municipalities, non-profits, educational clients, hospitals and other middle-market firms. Stafford has also owned consulting businesses, providing financial oversight to clients in high-growth, turnaround and acquisition modes. Cook is a native Coloradan. He started his first business at the age of 13. After running a business while attending junior and senior high school, he graduated to study business at the University of Colorado in Boulder, then engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Over the years, he has started several more businesses and has a passion for auto racing at Colorado racetracks.
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Tension and wit play out on Lakewood theater stage ‘A Kid Like Jake’ produced at Bench
IF YOU GO The Bench at 40 West is at 1560 Teller St., Lakewood (former home of Edge Theater). “A Kid Like Jake” plays at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, through March 24. Tickets cost $30/$20. benchmarktheatre.com. For inquiries: info@ benchmarktheatre.com.
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Michael Duran’s delightful blocks/ games-like set at the newly located Bench at 40 West Theatre in Lakewood suggest child’s play as lights dim and one tunes into Alex Wheeler (Adrian Egolf), stewing over an essay. It’s part of a kindergarten application for her bright 4-year-old son Jake — she hopes to get him admitted to one of the prestigious private Manhattan schools so he’ll have the best possible start in his education ... Such is the opening of “A Kid Like Jake.” Enter Greg Wheeler, Jake’s dad and a successful lawyer (Antonio Amadeo), who, while encouraging her, also expresses concern over Jake’s preference for all things Cinderella, instead of GI Joe. Tension ... Alex has recently repaired a broken Cinderella figure. While young Jake never actually appears on the scene, he is certainly the center of this world, staged by skilled director Warren Sherrill. Linda Suttle of Littleton was assistant director. “When Jake was born, I felt like I was starting my life,” Alex recalls, perhaps a typical thought with immature young mothers, who have yet to figure out all the moving pieces involved in family life. The anxious parents visit consultant Judy (Martha Harmon Pardee)
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at Jake’s preschool, who reminds them of the odds — “Dawson had 500 applications for 30 spots last year.” And she expresses concern that Alex hasn’t mentioned the child’s inclination towards “gender-variant play, which is a big part of his personality ...” Greg wonders about taking him “to a specialist.” When he picks the child up after school, Greg takes him to McDonald’s — a no-no on Alex’s list and tension increases as each parent stresses over what might be best for their beloved child — who has been angry enough to throw Cinderella at a babysitting grandma. Pearle’s dialogue is crisp and
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brings some humor to relieve tension in this collision course, but disagreements continue. And to add problems — Alex is newly pregnant! Madison McKinley Scott appears as a sympathetic nurse in a brief doctor’s office visit. The play is well-written — it premiered in New York at the Lincoln Center. The production is polished and professional and we’ll look forward to seeing more works by this young playwright, as well as additional productions by this recently organized theater company. Later this year, watch for “The Arsonists,” “Uncanny Valley,” “What You Will” and the second annual “Fever Dream Festival.”
Suttle grew up in the Littleton area with her family and their horses. At one time, their home was at the present location of Damon Runyon Elementary School, then at a spot farther west. She started singing with a band first and then began acting and directing. She has taken a bit of time off from her usual theatrical activities on evenings and weekends to enjoy an advanced acting class at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, based on playwright/director Martin McDonagh’s works (including “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”) and is cast for a role in “Kentucky Cycle” at Vintage Theatre this summer.
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Colorado photographer John Fielder will show and discuss images from his latest book, “A Colorado Winter,” at an event at D’Evelyn Junior Senior High School. The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. March 8 at the school, 10359 W. Nassau Ave., Denver. A dessert social, book sales and signing will follow the presentation. All of Fielder’s popular Colorado books and calendars will be available for sale, and 30 percent of sales will be donated to the D’Evelyn Education Foundation. Fielder has promoted the protection of Colorado’s ranches, open space and wild lands during his 35-year career as a nature photographer and publisher. His photography has influenced people and legislation, earning him recognition including the Sierra Club’s Ansel Adams Award in 1993 and the Aldo Leopold Foundation’s first Achievement Award given to an individual, which he received in 2011. More than 40 books have been
Linda Suttle, who by day serves as victims service coordinator with the Littleton Police Department, is a is a familiar figure in the Denver area theater community as an actor and a director. She said she asked Warren Sherrill if she might work with him as assistant director of “A Kid Like Jake” in order to learn how he works with actors and be involved with “an exciting new play.”
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THEATER
All My Sons: opens Friday, March 2 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, with matinees at 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 3. Audience talkbacks after performances April 13 and April 18. Go to https://arvadacenter.org/ all-my-sons or call 720-898-7200 for tickets. ‘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. March 3. Call 303935-3044 or go to minersalley. com. 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. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com. Adult themes; recommended for ages 14 and older. 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. Call 720-898-7200 or go to https:// arvadacenter. org/sense-andsensibility.
MUSIC
Live Music: Celtic Content: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org. The Duke, The Count and Stevie, Too: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Concert by Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra. Tickets available at www.Lakewood.org/ Tickets, or at the box office, 303987-7845.
FILM/MOVIES
Art of Problem Solving: noon Tuesday, March 6 at Lifetree Cafe, 5675 Field St., Arvada. “You’ve Got a Problem! Your One-Hour Guide to Making Better Decisions” features a film showing four strangers struggling to emerge from an escape room. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
ART/CRAFTS
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this week’s TOP FIVE Spring Echxpo: 1:30-5 p.m. Friday, March 2; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 3; and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. For schedule of classes and other information, call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com. SHUFFLE Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets available at 303-987-7845 or Lakewood. org/LCCPresents. SHUFFLE is a New York-based chamber music ensemble. Think Freedom: Bringing Constitutional Republic Political Power Back to Colorado: 7-9 a.m. Monday, March 5 at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 6th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Led by Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute. Go to www.jrmc2.com/
2-4:45 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Registration required. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org. Stained Glass: 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays through March 7 at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-4259583 or go to www. apexprd.org. Messy Art: 11-11:45 a.m. Friday, March 9 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org. 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. Rain Forest Discovery, Art Near the Equator: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 21 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 6-12. Registration required. Go to Arvada.org/ and click on Majestic View Nature Center under the Explore tab.
WRITING/READING
Author Visit: Emily Littlejohn: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Local author Littlejohn discusses her new book “A Season to Lie.” Call 303-
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: 6 p.m. Monday, March 5 at Golden City Lodge No. 1 A.F. and A.M., 400 10th St., Golden Masonic Family Night. Corned beef and cabbage or vegetarian lasagna. Reservations required. Call 309-472-0288 by March 3. Dancers from Celtic Steps and the El Jebel Shrine Pipe Band perform at 7 p.m. JeffCo International Women’s Day: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at Baldoria on the Water, 146 S. Van Gordon St., Lakewood. Keynote speaker is Brynn Watson, vice president of navigation systems operations at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co. Attend mini seminars, network at the business and organization showcase, and find out winners of Girls in STEM, Innovator Woman of the Year and Volunteer Woman of the Year contests. Go to https:// www.ixpowerfoundation.org/women-s-day/ for tickets and additional information.
235-JCPL (5275) or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org. Teen Writing Group: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org. Hard Times Writing Workshop: 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org.
EVENTS
Roundtable Issues Breakfast Forum: 7 a.m. Friday, March 2 at American Legion Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Speaker is Shannon Hancock, executive director of the Outdoor Lab Foundation. Go to https://alp161.org Lake Arbor Ladies Nine Hole Golf Club: membership meeting and coffee at 10 a.m. Monday, March 5 at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Room 209. Club plays Mondays from April to October. For information or applications, contact Jackie Stoffel, membership chairperson, at 303-465-5787 or Lee Kauffman, head pro, at 720-898-7360. You are encouraged to submit your application and check before the meeting to guarantee that your name will be in the membership book.
Colorado Republican Caucus: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6. Find caucus location and register at www. cologop.org Jody’s Preschool Fun with Animals: 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays from March 7-28 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 3-6 will learn about ducks, skunks, moose and muskrats. Go to Arvada.org/ to register. Hands Dirty Feet Wet, Outdoor Nature Playdates: 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 8 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Kids can climb, dig, jump and dive into nature as they connect with their world. Registration required; go to https://arvada. org/ Welcome Meet and Greet: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 7 at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Discover the diverse opportunities at the center. Reserve your space at 303-425-9583. Evening with John Fielder: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at D’Evelyn Junior Senior High School, 10359 W. Nassau Ave., Denver. Fielder will show and discuss images from his book “A Colorado Winter.” Dessert social, book sales and signing will follow. Contact develynfoundationmgmt@gmail.com Author and Lunch Fundraiser: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood. League of
Women Voters Jefferson County event. Tickets available at http:// bit.ly/2DR3JwH. Colorado authors D.D. O’Lander, Emily Littlejohn and Arvada photographer Grant Collier will speak about their books, which will be available to purchase by cash or check. For details about the authors and their books, go to www.lwvjeffco.org. Chirp Chirp-Impromptu Bird Walks: Sometimes you just feel like you need to get out and enjoy nature. If you like bird walks and want to join fellow birders on short-notice bird walks, sign up to the Chirp Chirp list Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. A notification will be sent by email or text no later than 24 hours prior to the bird walk. Go to https://arvada.org.
HEALTH
The Power of Probiotics: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 at Natural Grocers Green Mountain, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Eating fermented, probiotic-rich foods keeps your gut healthy. For thousands of years, humans have relied on these superfoods for overall health, but today our diet is often lacking in them. Call 303986-5700 or go to www.naturalgrocers.com
Memory Café: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Ongoing series presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org. 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 303-902-6794.
EDUCATION
Social Security and Income Planning: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at Holiday Inn in Lakewood. Learn how to get your biggest Social Security retirement benefit possible. Free. Registration required. Call 720-287-5880 or go to www.joannholstadvisers.com. Great Decisions: Russia’s Foreign Policy: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, March 5 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Enjoy in-depth discussions on the most important foreign policy topics of 2018. Registration required. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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h l J o o D t od Sherman is excited about b o the upcoming high school football season. I know f because he used the word C “excited” several times in a brief J conversation. Yes, I know, that statement might e sound silly since Sherman has been associated with the Valor Christian football program that has won 112 games over 10 seaOVERTIME sons and seven state championships. Most people would be excited about coaching within the program that exists at Valor. Sherman was the Eagles’ head coach the past five seasons, but Valor announced Jim Benton in December that he was out as football coach. He examined other opportunities but was named on Feb. 15 the new coach at Arapahoe, a program that has gone 8-15 the past two seasons. “We just felt like this was right,” said Sherman. “I think sometimes when you get pushed out of the nest you take a step back and say: `Where is the opportunity for impact and where is an opportunity to maybe hopefully do something that is great?’ My wife and I feel that opportunity exists at Arapahoe. We’re really excited about it.” Sherman has met with Arapahoe players and their parents. He explained his visions for changing the culture at Arapahoe. “When I was at Valor I helped set the athletic culture,” said Sherman, who was Valor’s first athletic director. “There are adjustments when you are changing cultures versus when you are starting from scratch. There are probably more similarities. Sometimes communities, schools and football programs don’t understand they can be great.” He mentioned Pomona, which ranks 65th in CHSAA enrollment figures, as an example that big things can be accomplished. Pomona has an enrollment of 1,432, but the Panthers over the past few years have won state championships in football, wrestling, gymnastics and boys track. Arapahoe’s enrollment is 2,155, the 14th-largest in the state. Sherman said players have been receptive to his ideas and he is creating his coaching staff with members of the Warriors staff, coaches he has
R Arvada West senior Isaiah Brewer handles the ball in front of Poudre’s bench during the Class 5A boys basketball first-round playoff game Feb. 21. The Wildcats lost 54-50 to end the season for A-West (15-9 record). PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Arvada West boys hoops upset in playoff opener Arvada West junior Ethan Lindeblad (35) takes a shot over Poudre junior Damian Forrest on Feb. 21 at Arvada West High School. The Wildcats suffered a 54-50 loss in their playoff opener.
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ARVADA — There was no answer for Poudre’s 6-foot-6 junior Damian Forrest when he got locked Feb. 21 at Arvada West High School. Forrest poured in 21 points as the No. 39-seeded Impalas pulled off the road upset of No. 26 seed A-West in the opening round of the Class 5A boys basketball state tournament. “My gosh. That was unreal,” Forrest said of his 9-point third quarter that helped give the Spartans an 8-point lead heading into the final quarter. “My coaches were behind me the whole way. They took me to keep shooting and it got my confidence up. It was amazing.” After a strong first quarter Forrest and the rest of the Impalas (1213 record) could only muster up two points in the second quarter. The Wildcats (15-9) got right back into the game trailing 22-21 at halftime. However, Forrest went to work against the undersized A-West squad. “We tried to do what we could,” A-West senior James Pelon said of defending Forrest. “He is a beast.” Pelon worked hard, especially in the fourth quarter to keep from having the Wildcats’ season end on their home court. The senior poured in a dozen of his game-high 22 points in the final eight minutes. A-West got within two points on a couple of occasions in the final quarter, but Poudre seemed to alway answer to maintain its slim lead. Senior Sebastian Wells had a key layup with 28 second left and junior Jack Fisher made a pair of free throws to seal in the win. “It’s awesome. I’m so happy for the kids,” said Poudre coach Jeff
Brubaker, who is in his second season at the helm of the Impalas’ program. “Our kids have worked so hard. It’s awesome how they competed for each other tonight.” Doherty (20-4) did defeat Poudre 61-49 on Feb. 24 to end the season for the Impalas. A-West had a wild 5A Jeffco League ride that ended with the Wildcats sharing the conference crown with Columbine. Both finished 10-4 in league play. A-West actually grabbed the highest seed from Jeffco in the 5A tournament with a No. 26 seed. “We still get to hang up a banner,” Pelon said of the Wildcats sharing the 5A Jeffco title with Columbine. “Obviously we wanted to do better in playoffs. We’ll be proud to hang up that banner.” A-West will lose senior Pelon,
Hayden Spiegler, Isaiah Brewer and Zander Lynch to graduation. Josh Rogers and Ethan Lindeblad will be to returns the Wildcats have to build from next season. It was a better night Feb. 21 for the rest of the 5A Jeffco teams. Columbine and Dakota Ridge got home victories. Bear Creek and Chatfield managed upsets on the road to advance four Jeffco teams into the second round. However, the playoff run for all 5A Jeffco teams ended Feb. 24 with Columbine, Dakota Ridge, Bear Creek and Chatfield suffering secondround losses. Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist at Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco coverage, go to CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.
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D’Evelyn boys basketball hangs on for dramatic win over Mead BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DENVER — D’Evelyn never trailed on its home court Feb. 24 in the second round of the Class 4A boys basketball state tournament. However, the No. 13-seeded Jaguars had to hold their breath to see if a last-second 3-pointer by Mead junior Jax Wilke would send the game into overtime. Wilke’s shot hit the front of the rim and bounced away. Senior Derek Edwards tipped the ball in at the buzzer for the No. 20 Mavericks, but it wasn’t enough as D’Evelyn held on for a 57-56 victory. “Mead played a great game and fought hard,” said D’Evelyn senior Charles Dinegar after the win put the Jaguars back into the Sweet 16. “We executed when it matter most.” Dinegar could have completely
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coached with before and some former players. “There is great excitement at Arapahoe, and that’s not a statement that there was not excitement in the past,” added Sherman. “I am incredibly excited. I didn’t take this job because I have a son I want to coach. I didn’t have to have a football job. I took this job because of how excited my family and I are to build the program at Arapahoe High School that can ultimately be
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iced the game with 10 seconds to play. However, the Jaguars’ leading scoring made 1-of-2 free throws that gave Mead (15-10 record) one last shot to send the game into overtime. The Mavericks defeated D’Evelyn 5448 earlier in the year in a non-league game at Mead. “We had to do everything a little bit better,” D’Evelyn coach Dan Zinn said of adjustments the second time around against Mead. “Tonight we did.” Dinegar finished with 16 points, but it was senior Cole Clifton who really did the damage in the scoring column. The slashing guard poured in a game-high 23 points despite turning an ankle on a baseline jumper midway through the third quarter. “It hurt, but our trainer Toni (Sampson) taped it up,” Clifton said. “I laced my shoes up tighter and got back
Pilot seasons Boys volleyball, girls wrestling and unified bowling are closer to becoming Colorado High School Activities Association’s sanctioned sports. All three activities were approved Feb. 21 by the board of directors to begin pilot seasons. Under a newly adopted bylaw, the three sports were the first to present pilot programs for consideration. The Classification and League Organizing Committee, the Sports Medicine Committee, the Equity Committee and the
out there.” Dinegar and Clifton combined for all dozen of the Jaguars’ points in the final quarter. “Having Charles and Cole … they are invaluable,” Zinn said. “Not only their experience, but their abilities, physicality and mental toughness. I think we’ll go as far as those two can take us. Everyone else is going to have to help out.” D’Evelyn did get help from juniors Dan Brady and Conor Sampson. Brady had a strong shooting night with three 3-pointers on his way to 13 points. Sampson came off the bench with a breakaway layup in the first quarter and buried a key 3-pointer late in the third. The victory gives D’Evelyn (13-11) a Sweet 16 date on the road against No. 4 Falcon on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The Falcons (19-5) took care of their
Legislative Council need to support the new sport. The boys volleyball pilot season will be this spring. Girls wrestling will start its pilot season in the 2018-19 winter season. The timetable for co-ed unified bowling will be revealed at the April meeting of the board of directors. Boys volleyball and girls wrestling will have two-year pilot seasons. There are 23 states that currently sanction boys volleyball and seven states, including Colorado, considering the sport. There were 50 club boys volleyball teams competing in the Colorado Boys Volleyball
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Florida school shooting spurs calls for action Protests planned to push lawmakers to pass stricter gun legislation BY SUDHIN S. THANAWALA ASSOCIATED PRESS
The mass shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead has sparked calls for walkouts, sit-ins and other actions on school campuses across the United States, aimed at pushing lawmakers to pass tougher gun laws. Organizers behind the Women’s March, an anti-Trump and female empowerment protest, called for a 17-minute walkout on March 14 to “protest Congress’ inaction to do more than tweet thoughts and prayers in response to the gun violence plaguing our schools and neighborhoods.” The Network for Public Education, an advocacy organization for public schools, meanwhile, announced a “national day of action” on April 20, the anniversary of the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School in south Jefferson County, in which two students opened fire on their classmates, killing 12 students and one teacher. The organization is encouraging teachers and students to organize sit-ins, walkouts, marches and any other events to protest gun violence in schools. “The politicians sit on their hands as our children and their teachers are murdered in their schools,” Diane Ravitch, the group’s president, and Carol Burris, its executive director, said in a post online. The protest plans have circulated widely on social media, signaling that the outcry for new gun legislation may not fade away as it has after
other recent mass shootings. Many of those shootings, including the deaths of 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut in 2012, led to a push for new gun laws, but those efforts stalled in Congress. “We need to make this moment a movement and to actually make changes that need to happen in this country so that these kinds of weapons, AR-15s, are not in the hands of people who shouldn’t have them,” said Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, a union representing teachers and other educators. Weingarten said she was part of the discussions about the April 20 protest. What gives the Florida shooting more potential to spark change, she said, is that the students themselves got angry really quickly and demanded it. Teenage survivors of the recent shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have become advocates for gun control, sparring with gun-rights activists on social media and calling for safer gun laws at vigils and in television interviews. Thousands of angry students, parents and residents demanded stricter gun control laws on Feb. 17 at a rally in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which is about 20 miles from the site of the shooting in Parkland. Some people in online posts called for a Civil Rights-era style boycott of schools until gun laws are changed. David Berliner, a professor of education at Arizona State University who also participated in the plans for the April 20 protest, said he would support such a boycott. He recalled watching a television news report about the Feb. 14 shooting at an airport. “I’m crying, and I’m watching all the people all around me crying, and I just said, `This has got to stop,’” he said.
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Democrats in Legislature stop three gun bills the state House Republicans. It would have made concealed carry legal in schools by default, but it would have allowed school districts to override Three gun-related proposals — one that or make other school-specific polipropelled by a former Columbine cies regarding carrying guns, accordHigh School student — in the state ing to Joel Malecka, spokesman for Legislature hit a wall the week after a the House Republicans. shooting at a Florida high school that The bill was introduced Jan. 10, and killed 17, but two more bills were on lawmakers heard testimony during the runway as of Feb. 22. a hearing that lasted more than nine A bill to allow the permitted conhours Feb. 21 on that and two other cealed carrying of handguns on the gun-related proposals, with testimony grounds of public elementary, middle, charged by the Feb. 14 shooting in junior high or high schools in the Parkland, Florida. Students from state was struck down in commitLittleton Public Schools came to the tee on a 6-3 party-line vote Feb. 21, Capitol and gave input to lawmakaccording to a news release from the ers on the same day as a walkout at state House Democrats, who are in all three LPS high schools regarding the majority. Generally, people 21 and policies related to guns and what the older in Colorado can get permits for response to mass shootings should be. concealed carry. Though gun-related proposals Among the bill’s sponsors was state are heard annually, this year’s tesHouse Minority Leader Patrick Nevtimony was remarkable because of ille, R-Castle Rock. the number of students who spoke, “As a former Columbine student the Democrats’ release said. Students who was a sophomore during the from a number of different schools, shootings on April 20, 1999, I will do including from Nederland, came to everything in my power to prevent the Capitol, Malecka said. Students, Colorado families from enduring including some from Arapahoe High the hardships my classmates and I School, testified. faced that day,” Neville said in a news “If guns are allowed at school, I will release. The proposal, House Bill 18-1037, has stay home,” Elina Asensio, a 12-yearold area student, said to the State, Vetbeen introduced every year Neville Publicand Notice erans Military Affairs Committee, has served in the House — since 2015 which considered — according to a news release from ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS the House bills. BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Feb. 15. Both the elder and younger People testified in support, too, Neville sponsored the House bill. including a former Columbine High “The idea behind constitutional student who was at the school during carry is that you should be able to the 1999 shooting, Malecka said. carry a concealed handgun without State Rep. Mike Foote, D-Lafayette, chair of the committee, voiced opposiapplying for government permission,” tion. Tim Neville said, according to the “I have heard these bills for five release. years now, and I keep coming back to Another bill stopped in the House the fundamental idea that it’s absurd on Feb. 21 would have repealed the to suppose that the way to reduce magazine-limit law passed in 2013, gun violence is to add more guns to according to the Democrats’ release. It the mix,” Foote said, according to the failed on another 6-3 vote. release. The proposal, HB18-1015, would Malecka said it was about deterring have eliminated the limit of 15-round future school shootings. capacity for gun magazines and would “Forcing a would-be shooter to have allowed the sale or transfer of consider that they may face opposing high-capacity magazines. It was introforce (would help),” said Malecka, duced Jan. 10. adding that creating that uncertainty Tom Sullivan, the father of one of could stop shootings. “You don’t attack the 12 people killed in the 2012 Aurora a police station because you know” theater shooting, asked sponsors of people are armed inside. that bill if they would review the A bill to expand concealed-carry video showing the violence caused by rights in the state Senate is still alive. such a magazine in that shooting, the But this one would not allow conDemocrats’ release said. cealed carrying of guns on school A third bill stopped in the House on grounds. Senate Bill 18-097, sponsored a 6-3 vote was HB18-1074, which would by Neville’s father, Republican state have extended the right to use deadly Sen. Tim Neville of Jefferson County, force against an intruder under would allow law-abiding people the certain conditions to include owners, Public Notice right of concealed carry without a managers and employees of a busiNOTICEJan. OF FINAL SETTLEMENT permit. It was introduced 22 and ness. That was introduced Jan. 16. is hereby given that disbursements in moved forward toNotice the Senate Still upcoming for a committee vote final settlement willApprobe issued by the Finance Director according at 10:00 a.m., March 13, 2018 to Guildpriations Committee, to a is a bill to ban possession, buying and ner Pipeline Maintenance, Inc. for work renews release from Senate Republicans selling lated to Project No. 17-SR-03 – North Trunk of “bump stocks,” SB18-051.
Public Notices
City and County 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. R18-014: 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
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 18-WA-01 Project Title 2018 Water Main Replacement, and Project No. 15-SR-04 Phase 2 Project Title Sanitary Sewer Main Installation, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 a.m. on March 6, 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 15, 2018. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon
Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada, Project No. 18-WA-01 Project Title 2018 Water Main Replacement, and Project No. 15-SR-04 Phase 2 Project Title Sanitary Sewer Main Installation, will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 a.m. on March 6, 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 15, 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: 29,110 LF Furnish & Install 8” PVC Water Main 40 EA Furnish & Install Fire Hydrant Assembly 51 EA Furnish & Install 8” Gate Valve & Box 454 EA Tap Main & Install Corp. Stop (3/4" dia.) 954 LF Furnish & Install 8” PVC Sanitary Sewer 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 Engineering 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 Bob Manwaring, P.E., Director of Public Works
City and County
Legal Notice No.: 401276 First Publication: February 15, 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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City Public andNotice County 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. R18-015: 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 FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., March 13, 2018 to Guildner Pipeline Maintenance, Inc. for work related to Project No. 17-SR-03 – North Trunk Line Cleaning and Inspection and performed under that contract dated October 9, 2017 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Guildner Pipeline Maintenance, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this February 13, 2018 CITY OF ARVADA /s/Kristen Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 401352 First Publication: February 22, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
Line Cleaning and Inspection and performed under that contract dated October 9, 2017 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Guildner Pipeline Maintenance, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 or prior to the hour of the dateTo above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this February 13, 2018 CITY OF ARVADA /s/Kristen Rush, City Clerk
City and County
Legal Notice No.: 401352 First Publication: February 22, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
Public Notice NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RE: Apex Park and Recreation District – Fitness Equipment The Apex Park and Recreation District, hereinafter referred to as owner, is accepting proposals to replace and purchase Fitness Equipment for the Apex Center, located at 13150 West 72nd Place, and the new Apex Secrest Recreation Center, located at 6820 West 66th Avenue and the new Apex Fitzmorris Recreation Center, located at 6340 Independence Street, Arvada, Colorado. Interested contractors are invited to submit a Proposal no later than March 8, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Proposals received after this date will not be accepted. For consideration, responders must (1) obtain Proposal form from Bidnet.com and (2) submit to po@apexprd.org. The Proposals will be evaluated, and the District expects to award the contract to the proposer who submits the proposal which, in the District’s estimation, represents the best qualifications and value to the District.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on March 20, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to rezone (and amend the official zoning maps) from City of Arvada R-L (Residential Low Density) to PUD-R (Planned Unit Development-Residential), 3.9 du/ac, and consider a preliminary development plan/plat for BEHUNIN, located at 8255 W. 66th Dr. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Dept. or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ Patricia Connell, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 401417 First Publication: March 1, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice
The District reserves the right to act in its best interest and may terminate, modify or suspend the process, reject any or all submittals, modify the terms and conditions of this selection process and/or waive informalities of any submission.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission on March 20, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., Arvada Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to annex and rezone (and amend the official zoning maps) from Jefferson County R-1 (Residential) to R-E (Residential Estates), for DYLAN WALKER, located at 6315 Quaker St. Additional information can be obtained from the Community Development Dept. or written comments may be filed therewith no later than 8 days prior to the hearing. CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ Patricia Connell, Secretary
Legal Notice No.: 401408 First Publication: March 1, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
Legal Notice No.: 401418 First Publication: March 1, 2018 Last Publication: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
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