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FASHION WEEK: Designers, models and artists have been working to make the metro area a place where fashion thrives. P16

SCI TIME:

State science bowl featured real headto-head competition P8

CDOT SAFETY: Construction workers face deadly conditions P14

WOMEN’S DAY: Jeffco event celebrates community women P6

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VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 16 | CALENDAR: PAGE 24 | SPORTS: PAGE 26

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Arvada roads to undergo repairs in 2018-19 STAFF REPORT

One of Arvada’s most clogged intersections is getting a major facelift, helping to improve the safety and functionality of the junction.

The project at Indiana Street at West 72nd Avenue, budgeted for $6.7 million, includes new installing traffic signals, installing underground utility, burying overhead electric and cable lines, adding through lands and turn lanes, and adding on-street bike lanes.

Most of the intersection is being widened to the east because of its proximity to Croke Canal, west of Indiana Street.

According to a news release from Arvada, West 72nd Avenue carries approximately 7,000 vehicles per day near Indiana Street.

Over the last decade, portions of West 72nd Avenue have been widened to a median-separated four-lane roadway, with sidewalk and bike lanes.

The intersection with Indiana Street is the next piece of the corridor to be upgraded.

This work will help the intersection handle increased development in the areas such

as Candelas and Leyden Rock.

Construction on the project is expected to begin in the spring of 2018 with an anticipated completion in spring of 2019.

Also on tap for improvements is the intersection at West 64th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard.

A south-bound right turn lane, along with medians and signal improvements, will be installed at West 64th Avenue. This $1.2 million project is partially funded by the Colorado Department of Transportation, and the anticipated completion date is late 2018.

Another upcoming project is Ralston Road reconstruction from Upham Street to Yukon Street.

This is a $2.3 million project, which is anticipated to be completed by July of 2019.

A second left turn lane is being designed for westbound 58th Avenue to southbound Ward Road. The design includes an acceleration lane for eastbound 58th Avenue to southbound Ward Road. This $1.04 million project is funded through a Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program. Construction is anticipated to begin late 2018 and completed by the end of 2019.

MY NAME IS

MARYKATE REGENOLD

Esthetician, Golden business owner Thrown into a new world I always knew I wanted to be a business owner, but I didn’t know what it was going to be. So, on the first day that I started beauty school, I set a goal for myself to someday become a salon owner.

While I was studying business at Metro State, I had a hard time finding a job that worked with my school schedule. Then, someone in the Highlands area hired me on as receptionist in a salon, and they taught me almost everything I know about the industry.

I was thrown into the beauty world, and I was blown away.

Eventually, I ended up going to beauty school. I met my business partner Lillie Nauslar about four years ago, and about a year and a half ago, we decided to go on this adventure together.

Golden Roots Salon Lillie and I opened Golden Roots Salon in downtown Golden one year and two months ago.

Golden Roots Salon is a full-service boutique. I am the esthetician on staff — I provide all the skincare. People need an everyday answer to their skincare questions. My niche is day-to-day skincare, but I also work with everything from acne, waxing, tinting and lash lifting, to treating aging troubled skin.

I find skincare fascinating and fun.

It’s like the therapy that nobody talks about. I get to enhance whatever beauty walks through the door, and it

MaryKate Regenold, 39, of Lakewood is co-owner of Golden Roots Salon.

Regenold and her business partner opened the salon, located in downtown Golden, just over one year ago. COURTESY PHOTO becomes a special relationship. I feel like I serve as a beautician, nurse, mother and best friend all at once.

There are never two days that are the same. I love the challenge.

Miles of Colorado fun I was born and raised in rural Iowa and I’ve lived in Lakewood for 15 years. The mountains brought me to Colorado. I like to go whitewater rafting, skiing and mountain biking.

I especially enjoy doing these sports with my 15-year-old son Miles.

Growing up in Iowa, I didn’t have access to these types of outdoor activities. I started exploring them when I moved here, and haven’t stopped. Colorado is my bliss.

If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact Christy Steadman at csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia. com.

Man, Woman of Year, Image Award winners named Honorees to be celebrated at Arvada chamber luncheon April 4 STAFF REPORT

The Man and Woman of the Year and Image Award winners have been selected by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce and will be honored at the chamber’s annual awards luncheon April 4.

John Beattie has been named Man of the Year and Anita Marcussen is the Woman of the Year. A long-standing tradition in Arvada, the Man and Woman of the Year awards recognized men and women for their community involvement, generosity and overall impact on Arvada. Nominations for the award are reviewed by a selection committee made up of previous winners.

In addition, the selection committee names individuals or groups as

Image Award recipients. Winners of this honor are selected for the commitment to Arvada and the overall positive image they portray in the community. The committee has given two Image Awards this year.

The first is awarded to the Rev. John Anderson with Trinity Presbyterian Church for his work in bringing the community together and addressing education disparities. The second award goes to Gina Rivas, principal at Arvada High School, for her incredible work to change the story of Arvada High School and improve the outcomes for children.

Recipients will be honored with a video of their accomplishments at the awards luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Videos and more information about the wonderful work that each of the recipients do will be released after the event. To attend and for information, call 303-424-0313 or visit www.arvadachamber.org.

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Buyers & Sellers Ask: Why Did the Appraisal Come in at Exactly the Contract Price?

When purchasing a home with a mortgage, one of the major hurdles for buyers in getting to the closing table concerns the home appraisal. The lender hires the appraiser – at the buyer’s expense – to make sure that the home is worth what the buyer has agreed to pay for it.

More often than not, the appraisal comes in at exactly the contract price, which understandably seems a little fishy. Typically, when the buyer asks me why, I explain that the appraiser always gets a copy of the purchase contract and therefore knows his or her target valuation. Once an appraiser can justify that target, there’s no need to identify additional value. At least, that’s been my hypothesis, but since it’s only a hypothesis, I posed the question last week to several experienced lenders with whom we have long-time relationships.

Bernie Bernfeld of Wells Fargo (512-5874279) responded as follows: “My short answer is that with so much scrutiny on appraisers and their valuations due to past abuses in some areas of the country, the appraiser will generally not assign more value than is necessary to support the sales value even if he knows the property may be worth more. This conservative approach satisfies the loan underwriters and those reviewing the appraisal while still supporting the buyer’s accepted offer.”

Jim Spray, a mortgage broker specializing in reverse mortgages (303-403-8168) said the following: “One should keep in mind that an appraisal is simply a valuation tool for

lending purposes; it is nothing else. It may or may not reflect the actual market value, which is what an independent party (the buyer, in this case) is willing to pay. This may not reflect the value of an appraisal that is unassociated with a purchase. In large part, an appraisal is just a tool for lenders to use to help prevent fraud and prove they are making sound lending decisions.”

Scott Lagge of Eagle Home Loans (303-944-8552) gave the longest response, making several interesting points. He wrote: “Appraisals come in at value because appraisers don't want to deal with making adjustments to appraisals when Realtors, consumers or lenders disagree with their assessment.

“If the appraisal comes in below the contract price, the first ones to cry foul are the real estate agents. They immediately question the appraiser’s ability, and put pressure on us lenders to fix it. The agent pulls comps and sends them to the appraiser or lender, arguing their position, and wanting the lender to rebut the appraisal.

“So the extra work for the appraiser begins. They have to fix or defend their appraisal.

“Conversely, if the appraisal comes in high, especially if it comes in way higher than the contract price, there's a concern that money is being left on the table. This was more common in years past when sellers had access to the appraisal. You can imagine being a listing agent in this situation.

You're selling a home for $400,000 and the

have agreed at that price, once that transaction closes and is recorded, it is officially worth exactly $300,000 at the moment the contract is consummated.

“So why would an appraiser state anything different than the contract price, assuming he can justify it?”

[End of lenders’ responses]

I found it necessary once to challenge a low appraisal, and I was successful. It was for a Golden area purchase, and the appraiser was from Castle Rock and clearly didn’t have geographical competence, because he checked the box indicating that the housing market was “stable” instead of “rising,” which was obvious to anyone. There were other flaws, as I recall, and I apparently was convincing because the appraisal was recast at the contract price.

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Time May Be Running Out on Getting a Low-Interest Mortgage

Buyers appear to be getting “off the fence” as they see mortgage rates beginning to rise. How costly can waiting be?

Even a fraction of a percentage point rise quickly adds up. According to realtor.com, on a $300,000 purchase with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and a 20% down payment, the difference between 4% and 5% is $142 a month. That's more than $51,000 over the life of the mortgage.

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appraisal comes in at $450,000. Bad deal for that seller — and his listing agent!

“In either of these situations, the pressure is being put back on the appraiser to fix it.

“Let's be clear, all lenders have a legitimate process for rebutting an appraisal, and we have to prove that there is a material defect in the appraisal in order to rebut it. We all have an internal or external appraisal management company that assures everyone is coloring inside the lines. In other words, only valid rebuttals are accepted these days, but that doesn't eliminate the pressure on us as professionals to explain why the value came in low or high to the consumer.

“So, coming in at value is the appraiser’s only sure-fire way of avoiding scrutiny from clients, lenders and agents, thereby avoiding the extra work of defending and/or redoing the appraisal.

“The easier answer is that a home is worth what someone is willing to pay for it — not a penny more or less. If you have a contract price for $300,000 and a buyer and seller

Oct. 9, 1981 they averaged about 7% from the 1990s through the 2008 financial crisis. They dropped below 5% for the first time in March 2009, before bottoming out at 3.1% on Nov. 21, 2012.

After those recent historic lows, average mortgage rates have now reached their highest levels in more than four years. They hit an average 4.43% for 30-year, fixed-rate loans as of March 1, according to data obtained from Freddie Mac. This is the highest they've been since Jan. 9, 2014, when they averaged 4.51%.

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Kathryn Isenberger, the area coordinator for House District 24, goes over the evening’s agenda for the March 6 Jefferson County Republican Party caucus at Bell Middle School in Golden. “This is what is so awesome about caucus,” Isenberger said, following initial introductions. “We have an opportunity to have a say on the issues that are important to us.”

CHRISTY STEADMAN

Jeffco

caucus 2018 B

oth the Democratic and GOP political faithful of Jefferson County gathered in church basements and school gyms on the evening of March 6, to partake in a political process that only 12 other states do — caucus.

The open and conversational feeling of a caucus, where small groups of registered party members can discuss issues and candidates, is a far cry from the private and solitary experience of the voting booth.

Former Lakewood City Council member Shakti meets with Jeffco residents at the Democratic caucus on March 6 at Alameda High School. Shakti is running against Kim Netherton for the House District 28 seat, which is currently held by Brittany Pettersen.

CLARKE READER

On March 6, Jefferson County Democrats gathered at Alameda High School for the 2018 caucus. Attendees had the chance to hear from campaigns for several candidates, including Ed Perlmutter, Lesley Dahlkemper and George Stern.”I’ve been participating in caucuses for several years,” said Farid Amin. “If you get in early, you can help make the choices, whereas if you wait to the end to vote, there’s not a lot of options. The more knowledge available, the better people are able to participate.”

CLARKE READER Neighbors and Jefferson County Republican Party caucus attendees Lee Lusk, left, and Joe Carr shake hands at Bell Middle School in Golden prior to leaving the March 6 caucus. “We were all in agreement on the platform proposals we put forward,” Lusk said.

“It starts here and can go all the way to the national.”

Carr added that “caucus is where the grassroots can be seen, for both parties, because you’re working with your neighbors. It brings us together as a community.”

CHRISTY STEADMAN

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Celebrating

women

Jeffco gathers for International Women’s Day

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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couple hundred women — and some men — gathered to celebrate women in recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8 at the Baldoria on the Water event venue in Lakewood.

The international event can trace its roots back 110 years, and this is the third year that Jefferson County has had an official event.

The Jeffco event featured a women’s empowerment workshop, plenty of networking opportunities and a luncheon accompanied by a welcome address presented by the event’s chair Deborah Deal-Blackwell; a keynote speech by Brynn Watson, the vice president of the future enterprise program at Lockheed Martin; a toast to strong

DID YOU KNOW?

Nearly 48 percent of Jefferson County’s workforce are women.

Seventy-six percent of Jeffco’s healthcare industry consists of women, almost 56 percent of the businesses are occupied by women and women make up 57 percent of the legal fields. Within community and social services, which includes nonprofits, 70.9 percent are run by women. women from personal trainer and small business owner Stacy Fowler; and various award presentations — volunteer woman of the year, innovator woman of the year, corporate community service award and girls in STEM. Women all over the world celebrated International Women’s Day, through demonstrations or otherwise, said Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan. But here in Jefferson County, women got together and engaged with each other, she added.

“That,” Sloan said, “is probably the best way to celebrate.”

Girls in STEM award recipients smile for a photo after receiving their recognition at the March 8 Jeffco International Women’s Day event.

PHOTOS BY CHRISTY STEADMAN

Brynn Watson, the vice president of the future enterprise program at Lockheed Martin, pauses and smiles during her keynote address during the Jeffco International Women’s Day event, which took place on March 8.

Women’s Day Quotables:

“This event is a good experience for my daughter to meet role models, and for her to see the positive support women have in the industry.”

— Photos by Christy Steadman

“It’s important to gather to celebrate women’s accomplishments, both to see our history and progress, but also to inspire our future.”

— Wendy Norfolk, owner of LuminantLife, LLC.

The Golden High School String Quartet performs during the Jeffco International Women’s Day event, March 8 at Baldoria on the Water in Lakewood.

— Ryan Lavergne of Golden, and engineer with RNL Energy.

“We should celebrate and empower women because we have a lot to contribute.” — Nicole Neals of Thornton, an energy engineer with McKinstry “It’s important to unite our forces and recognize that we can do amazing things in the world.”

— Erica Jorgensen of Salt Lake City, an energy engineer with McKinstry

“We should celebrate the young women because they’re our future leaders and mentors.”

— Nicole Seitz of Denver, owner of The Seitz Group, Allstate Insurance.

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Jeffco school distirct talks out budget priorities Mental health supports, recruitment efforts and funding innovation among proposed $10.9 million in new spending request

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

More money for an online choice enrollment system, new hires, communications and mental health supports were on the discussion table March 5 when the Jefferson County Board of Education met for a study session to discuss the proposed 2018-2019 budget. This was the first detailed discussion the board has had with staff regarding next year’s budget.

“What makes this time of year really hard is there is practically nothing we do in education that isn’t valuable,” said Jeffco schools Superintendent Dr. Jason Glass. “I am upfront acknowledging that this is a tough process.”

Glass and staff presented the board with a request for $10.93 million in additional, and on-going, funds in a budget presentation on March 1, ahead of the March 5 board study session.

Of the requested increases, $1 million would cover mandated costs including an increase in property insurance premiums for district buildings.

Another $547,189 would go toward implementing an online enrollment system.

The online enrollment system would create a searchable database for parents and students to apply for enrollment at their top choice schools without having to visit each school for a paper and pencil application.

Glass explained that this would take a system that only parents with the time and resources could really use, and would allow the same access to everyone while also centralizing the system. The goal is to have the program up and running for the 2019 choice enrollment period.

This expenditure was scrutinized by the board as not being a need, and for diverting money that could go toward differed building maintenance, teacher compensation or school-based budgets.

“I have a big question mark on this if it’s the right time to do it,” said board member Susan Harmon.

“Concept wise, I like the idea of putting everyone out there. It’s easier if it’s all in one place. I struggle with process. We just changed website platforms.”

Board member Ali Lasell also raised questions about accessibility for families who do not have computers or internet readily available.

Other concerns were about how high the enrollment system upgrade compared to other asks on the high priority request list presented by staff.

“On this one, there is no urgency,” Glass said. “But we really felt like in light of the conversation around highlighting existing programs an the challenges the paper system creates — we felt like it as a good time.”

The remaining $9.3 million in ongoing asks come from 63 separate high priority requests from the district office. Continuous funding for the new Jeffco Innovation Acceleration Fund has the highest ask at $1 million.

The board approved $1 million of reserve dollars to be spent to launch the Innovation Fund in January. There were 104 applicants with a total ask of $9.5 million.

Out of those, 51 applicants made it through round one and were asked to pitch their ideas to the selection committee.

“I want to fund this,” Lasell said.

“I think it’s great and I love the enthusiasm district wide.”

Other increases suggested by staff include over $600,000 in additional mental health supports

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for students, specifically gifted and talented students.

Additional mental health supports is one budget increase requested by the District Accountability Committee. This recommendation was based off the school accountability committee survey results, which indicated student behavioral/mental health supports as the second highest priority among schools. The top request from all schools was for additional classroom teachers.

There are currently four mental health professionals housed at GT centers throughout the district who consult with all identified GT students. An additional $174,490 would hire two more full time specialists which would increase mental health services to the 85 percent of GT students outside center programs.

The superintendents office also requested $137,800 to hire a Chief Strategy Officer. This hire was questioned by the board.

“I don’t understand the function of this person,” said board member Brad Rupert.

Glass defended his request by explaining that this person would be solely focused on bringing the district’s strategic plan to life.

“What would be happening if we didn’t do this,” Glass said. “It means supports around strategic planning slows down. It will get .5 percent of my attention right now.

But this would have someone 100 percent focused on it.”

Glass said hiring someone for this role would convey the importance of the work instead of burying it below the other responsibilities he has leading the district.

“The strategic plan should be driving all we are doing and we need someone solely focused on it,” he said.

But Rupert was cautious.

“We do have a community that is sensitive to how many administrative positions we have,” Rupert said. “We have gone through a number of cuts in all departments. So, when we add another admin role, I want to make sure we are careful in doing that.”

After a two hour discussion, the

TALKING DOLLARS & SENSE WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT Jeffco Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jason Glass will be facilitating four community conversations about school district finances. The meetings will include a highlevel overview of the school district budget, the goals of the new Jeffco Generations vision, and invite discussion on how to meet the needs of students.

6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 Deer Creek Middle School 9201 W. Columbine Drive, Littleton 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8 Pomona High School 8101 W. Pomona Drive, Arvada 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 Creighton Middle School 50 S. Kipling St., Lakewood 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 Conifer High School 10441 Highway 73, Conifer board directed staff to leave the list of recommendations as is until a later date when prioritization may need to take place.

“I think a great deal of work has gone into this list,” said board president Ron Mitchell. “I think that in general we can leave the list and see where we end up in terms of dollars to allocate and if necessary come back and reprioritize.”

Although the board still considered teacher compensation to be a priority, it was not included in this discussion because the district recently entered into negotiations with the various unions.

Final direction for the proposed budget is expected April 5 with a proposed budget public hearing on May 3 and final budget adoption on June 7.

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Colorado students go head to head in Science Bowl Teams from across the state competed at Dakota Ridge High School

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After a full day of competition in the state Science Bowl March 3, a team from Fort Collins High School was named the champion after outscoring Fairview High School in Boulder, in a rapid-fire final, answering questions in physics, math, biology, energy, chemistry, and earth and space sciences.

Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village rounded out the top finishers, earning the third-place trophy.

A total of 41 teams from 25 schools throughout the state battled it out at the daylong competition at Dakota Ridge High School in south Jefferson County.

Other schools that excelled during the morning competitions and advanced to the afternoon doubleelimination contests were: Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs, Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, Highlands Ranch High School, Liberty Common High School in Fort Collins, Loveland High School, Niwot High School, Peak to Peak Charter School in Lafayette,

Students from Ralston Valley High School in Arvada compete in the round robin portion of the Colorado Science Bowl March 3.

SHANNA FORTIER Poudre High School in Fort Collins, Ridgeview Classical School in Fort Collins and Rock Canyon High School in Highlands Ranch.

Viyan Giri, a first-year competitor and 10th-grade student at Rock Canyon, said the competition was sharp but fun.

“I’m liking the biology questions in particular this year,” he said. “I’m taking a biotechnology class at my school and the questions are falling hand-inhand and helping me out.

Giri said he hopes that having a

competitive mindset is important to his future career.

For Lakewood High School senior Wesley Linder, the Science Bowl is a way to show of his brain.

“I think it’s really exciting to come here and know it’s up to your knowledge of the content — what has been given to you in class, but also the extra stuff you study on your own,” Linder said, adding that the physics and chemistry questions are where he shines. “It’s fun to show that off and compete with other people interested

in the same stuff.”

The Department of Energy created the National Science Bowl in 1991 to encourage students to excel in mathematics and science and to pursue careers in these fields.

More than 275,000 students have participated in the National Science Bowl throughout its history, and it is one of the nation’s largest science competitions. The DOE’s Golden Field Office once again served as one of the major sponsors of this year’s event, along with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The lab’s involvement is part of its continuing commitment to workforce development through ongoing STEM education programming.

“The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has many programs that are interested in grooming the generation that might become our next scientists and researchers at our lab,” said Linda Lung, manager of workforce development and education programs at NREL and regional coordinator for the Colorado Science Bowl. “What we think is so fun is these kids get to go in and get acknowledged for all their academic achievements.”

Lung said one of her favorites things to see when visiting the schools is the Science Bowl trophy mixed in with athletic trophies.

“The kids take a lot of pride in this,” she said. “This is a great competition to say it is cool to be smart.”

Arvada Chamber launches workforce initiative Program goal is to develop demand-driven approach to closing skills gap STAFF REPORT

A new workforce initiative was recently launched by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, with support from the Arvada Economic Development Association.

Arvada Works is geared toward connecting employers, educators and partners across the Arvada commu-

nity in developing “a demand-driven approach to closing the future workforce skills gap,” according to the chamber press release. The program is modeled off a national program that has successfully launched in more than 50 communities across the country. 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 business community.”

Arvada Works will convene Arvada employer collaborative events in industries including construction, trades, manufacturing, healthcare, STEM and professional services to better understand demand, credentialing requirements and gaps in the talent supply chain. Results will include improved communication with workforce suppliers and education system convening around system

shifts, and addressing 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.”

More information about the initiative is available at www.arvadachamber.org or call 303-424-0313.

Prom Swap helps teens get their dream attire STAFF REPORT

Prom season is fast approaching, and Jefferson County Public Libraries will help people get their dream prom attire at Prom Swap 2018.

Bring any unwanted and clean formal wear and

accessories to one of the participating libraries. For each dress, tuxedo, suit, pair of shoes or accessory you donate, you will get tickets to trade for a new-to-you item.

Those who want to participate but don’t have anything to contribute can get tickets with canned goods. Five

canned goods equals a dress, tuxedo or suit. Two cans equals a pair of shoes, and one can equals an accessory.

All leftover clothing and donations will benefit the Florence Crittenton High School, the Jeffco Action Center and the Arvada Food Bank.

Donations will be accepted

from March 24 to April 7 at the Arvada, Belmar and Standley Lake libraries.

Prom swap days and locations: Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 31 Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood;

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 7; a seamstress will be onsite at Belmar to help with immediate alterations.

Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 8.

Go to https://jeffcolibrary. org.

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Early College of Arvada puts focus on STEM education The public charter school recently unveiled its new STEM labs

ABOUT EARLY COLLEGE OF ARVADA The Early College of Arvada (ECA) is a free public charter school serving grades six through 12.

Founded in 2008, ECA follows the model of early colleges, launched by the philanthropic efforts of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. ECA’s education program is guided by early college standards based on the Colorado Academic Content Standards and Knowledge and Skills for University Success. The school evaluates its success through students’ achievement on standardized exams and demonstrated college readiness through a portfolio process and success in college level coursework.

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Four new STEM labs at The Early College of Arvada provide students space and technology to explore higher level content in a way the school wasn’t able to offer before.

The free public charter school serves grades six through 12 and puts a focus on higher education through a partnership with University of Colorado Denver, which allows students to earn up to 59 transferable college credits as they compete their high school diploma.

“I think a big part of this is that considering jobs of the 21st century,” said Ryan Conrad, director of The Early College of Arvada. “We are wanting to give our kids the opportunity to take innovative and engaging classes. We wanted them to have the facilities and space that is dedicated to science and STEM.” The new labs are the first step in the schools plan to expand its STEM program, CLIMB, which stands for Cultivate Leadership through Innovation Movement and Brainpower.

“With the labs we are now looking

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Families participate in hands-on science experiments during a recent open house at The Early College of Arvada to showcase the school’s new STEM labs. COURTESY PHOTOS at integrating the engineering and technology aspect into our core science classes and emphasizing a common connection,” said Dr. Danielle Ladd, director of CLIMB and a chemistry professor and science teacher at ECA. “CLIMB helps students make connections between the science classroom and their everyday lives by engaging students in community

connected engineering and science projects.”

The goal, she said, is to provide students courses that make the connection between fields, such as chemistry and food science or technology and communication services.

For senior Andrea Covarrubias the connecting the subjects to careers fields has helped her find her path.

“I really enjoy knowing how things function in every day life,” Covarrubias said. “I like the math involved and knowing how things work and why they work that way.”

Covarrubias will be attending Arizona State University next year and because of the college credits she has earned in high school, she will dive right into the schools engineering school to pursue her goal of becoming a mechanical engineer.

The 17-year-old credits her physics class with Ladd, a visit to Colorado School of Mines and guest speakers as the things that led her to her path. Her dream job is to work for Tesla.

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Businesses now open in The Shops at Ralston Creek There are still leases available

The developer chosen was Ralston Creek North, LLC. The Shops at Ralston Creek is four retail buildings totaling 30,000 square feet. Businesses started opening in December 2017 and several others will open in 2018.

Phase two of this projects site will include multi-family residential. The ground breaking for this phase is estimated for 2019.

“The developer has worked hard to create a strong mix of tenants to ensure a strong retail center that meets community needs,” Phair said. “The landlord is still working on leases for the remaining spaces and expects tenants to continue moving in and opening through 2018.”

Phair said the most notable parts of the project are the architecture, landscaping and infrastructure, including safer sidewalks, outdoor spaces and traffic improvements.

“The developer has worked hard to create a strong mix of tenants to ensure a strong retail center...”

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Maureen Phair Executive director of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority.

Four businesses are now open in the Shops at Ralston Creek located at 58th Avenue and Independence in Arvada.

Arvada Liquor, Tokyo Joe’s, Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Wing Stop were the first of seven businesses planned to open this year.

Five Guys Burger and Fries is expected to open later this month and Mod Pizza is planning a late Spring opening. Lady Jane’s Hair Cut for Men is expected to open this summer.

“The last year has been a busy one at the corner of Ralston Road and Independence Street in Arvada, and it’s exciting to watch the progress of the

Shops at Ralston Creek,” said Maureen Phair, executive director of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority.

The shops are part of a larger urban renewal area, Ralston Fields. In 2003, the Arvada City Council unanimously approved a 25-year urban renewal plan to enhance, redevelop, and/or revitalize three major areas. Updating the aging shopping centers in the vicinity of 58th Avenue and Independence —

commonly referred to as the Triangle Area — is the third step in this project.

The original shopping center built in the 1960s had become neglected and run down accumulating millions of dollars in deferred maintenance.

AURA worked for 13 years to locate a developer who shared the community’s vision of constructing a pedestrian-oriented and mixed-use development on the site.

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VOICES Editorial: Even in Colorado, we could all use more sunshine

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ocal governments, law enforcement agencies, school districts and other taxpayer-funded entities are sharing more information than ever with the public, thanks to the internet.

Want information on a road closure?

Try Twitter.

Want to know what upcoming events are planned at your child’s school?

The school’s website is your ticket.

No doubt, that information is helpful. But make no mistake, what you find on the web is not an all-access pass.

Want to know the name of the finalists for school district superintendent?

Well ...

OUR VIEW Or the name of the person arrested as the suspect in a local crime? Um ...

It’s complicated.

Often, that information is made public, depending on the agency.

Sometimes, it’s not — or at least not right away.

Colorado’s open-records law generally stipulates that information held by a public agency is available to the public. But there are exceptions to the law, as well as different interpretations of the law that can lead to gray areas.

While most agencies and entities

follow both the letter and the spirit of the state’s open-records laws, there is room for improvement. With this being Sunshine Week — the annual nationwide celebration of access to public information that runs March 11-17 — we have put together a short wish list of what we would like to see in the Denver metro area.

• State law allows law enforcement agencies to withhold information that could jeopardize the public safety amid an ongoing investigation. That’s sound policy, in theory. But too often, “ongoing investigation” is used as a mantra, a way to keep from releasing anything but the smallest nuggets of information. We’re asking law

I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Yay for affordable housing Congratulations to the Mayor of Arvada, City Council, and land developers for the continuing effort to build more affordable housing! You have managed to leave out most of the renters and buyers that would like to call Arvada home. It is all about the money. Everybody but the renters and buyers are making money on your effort. Be sure and put greed on your resume for your next job application.

James Durant, Golden Dear Arvada Police Department Arvadans for Progressive Action wishes to thank you for all you do for

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our community. Thank you for working in our schools, and building positive relationships with our children. Thank you for working with the Arvada courts to find rehabilitative solutions before punishment. Thank you for prioritizing the safety of the whole community, including the safety of our immigrants.

Thank you for limiting the use of force, and thereby keeping us all safer. Thank you for working with the community and being an integral part of its fabric.

Thank you for the daily risks you take, and for your bravery.

We are deeply saddened by the recent losses in Colorado law enforcement. We SEE LETTERS, P13

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The trials and tribulations of Tribalism

15 years ago, on a show dedicated was recently asked to give a speech, without any guideto the virtue of government, to get lines about the topic. The something good and bipartisan only caveat was that “anydone than it was to win, or, perthing political has to have the haps more importantly, make sure opportunity for an the other guy didn’t win.

HITTING opposing view to be Some blame social media HOME presented.” Which for the polarization — I tend is fine — my first to think of social media as thoughts weren’t a complicating factor in an anything political. Or underlying disease. Others so I thought. blame the “—isms,” be they Have you tried racism, sexism, or socialism. recently to think I actually tend to think of of an issue that is things like that as, well, be*not*political? Menyond the pathologies that they tion any topic, and, are, as reflexive responses to suddenly, you’re on our collapsing social struc“Crossfire” with two tures.

Michael Alcorn opposing views being I think America is unique in shouted at the wind. We have all of history in that our idendevolved into what some call the tity as a people is not based on a new “tribalism.” common ancestry, it is not based There are a number of reasons on race or a religious tradition. for our “tribal” attitudes, but, I It is based on adherence to ideas would suggest, that it is not that and principles. From Thomas new. There was an episode of Jefferson right through to Ronald “The West Wing” about 15 years Reagan, “We, the People,” are an ago, in which one of the main idea more than anything else. And characters, Josh Lyman, was that idea took the form of instituworking on a budget item to clean tions. up Chesapeake Bay. But, since the Well, those institutions have idea was espoused by a member failed us. Or, to be more precise, of the other political party, the we believe those institutions failed cleanup got killed by legislative maneuver. It was less important, SEE ALCORN, P20

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are so sorry for the impact this has on you and your families. Please accept our condolences and know that our thoughts are with you. We greatly appreciate the risks and sacrifices that you all give to make our community a safe and peaceful place.

Rachael Smallwood, on behalf of Arvadans for Progressive Action Troubling answer to the question The short answer to the question of why are school shootings and violence occurring exclusively in public school is God and morality has been phased out and replaced with hate and mass murder. Not a good thing.

David Ferlic, Wheat Ridge A plea for more safety My thoughts on mass shootings: Since we cannot win over the Second Amendment how about if we just focus on mental health care. One could argue that just because someone is mentally ill doesn’t mean they are dangerous, which is true, however, if someone with a mental illness is un-

stable or in a crisis then add weapons in the picture, the end result is usually not good.

We can’t agree on gun laws so can we please agree (or agree to disagree) that there is simply not enough support systems for mental illness?

My thoughts on safety: Lets forget my fear of being the first car at a stop light, knowing I’m putting my life at risk driving into the intersection once the light turns green, because undoubtedly someone is going to run the yellow, soon to be red, light. But seriously, now I have to be on the defense just driving through a parking lot because no one see ms to feel they have to drive around the empty parking spaces but rather barrel through them without even looking to see if the people who actually drive around them (like they’re supposed to) are coming. I can’t even count the number of near misses I’ve had. Come on people!

Sue Neverve, Westminster Tribute to Nolan Olson This letter is in tribute to Nolan Olson, and all CDOT workers who risk their lives every day due to distracted, drunk, or in many cases, just

mentally unsafe drivers.

I had the honor of meeting Nolan when my daughter Laura announced her engagement to his stepson Aaron and again when Laura and Aaron announced their first pregnancy. I remember him as being a very quiet and in the background kind of person.

The third and unfortunately, the last time I met him, was in a hospital bed fighting for his life. He looked so strong and healthy — like he was just sleeping and you wondered if he could hear everything you were saying to him. He could have lived another 20 or 25 years if this accident hadn’t happened.

He and his co-worker were hurriedly trying to finish their shift of filling potholes so he could get home to care for his ailing wife when he got hit by a car.

This accident changes so many lives. It took away my granddaughters’ grandfather (whom they lovingly called Papa). It took away an ailing wife’s spouse who provided her care and support. He was going to retire in November after 15 years with CDOT to give her full time care and support.

By all accounts, Nolan was a won-

derful man. He was an overly meticulous man, who family members say they would take their vehicles to him for minor repair or service and end up getting everything under the hood polished, tightened and basically rebuilt.

He was also a very strong man. He came in second in what was called The Tough Man Competition” back in the 1980’s.

I’ve given many flowers, cards, prayers, and tears with this horrific event, but need to do more, so I’ve written this letter and if I’ve caused everyone who reads this letter to shed at least one tear then I’ve accomplished something. I want to share some of the heartbreak I’m going through, and I’ll close with some sarcasm.

If you are over 80 years old, and cannot merge into another lane of traffic without entering a safe work zone and hitting and killing a CDOT worker, then don’t drive!

God love and protect all CDOT workers.

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Take caution in construction zones Motorists should heed signs, be mindful of road crews

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Bumper-to-bumper and stop-and-go traffic.

Merging into a single lane of highway.

Traveling 20 mph below the speed limit during rush hour.

Work zones can be frustrating, said Stacia Sellers, a communications specialist with the Colorado Department of Transportation.

But motorists must remember to “go slow in the cone zone,” Sellers said, reciting a well-known safety campaign slogan.

“Even if you don’t see the workers, it’s coned off for a reason,” she said.

No matter if it’s filling a pothole, replacing a guardrail, repairing a bridge, building a new road or cleaning up debris, road crew workers are out there to make the roads safer, Sellers said.

And they’re putting their lives at risk to do so, she added.

Whether it is a lane closed off or a traffic pattern realignment, for example, these are active work zones and are not normal driving conditions,

said Colorado State Patrol Trooper Josh Lewis. At any given time, a piece of machinery or a person on foot could suddenly appear.

People should follow the same guidelines when driving through a work zone as with any time they’re behind the wheel — be aware of your surroundings and not distracted, Lewis said.

But especially in work zones, “slow down and be vigilant,” he said. “These are real human beings out doing a job.

And they want to be able to go home at the end of the day.”

There will always be signs posted to warn drivers that they’re entering a work zone, said Kyle Cordova, a transportation maintenance supervisor for CDOT. “But,” he said, “for some reason, it’s quite common for somebody to drive into a coned-off lane.”

Distracted driving is an issue, but Cordova believes the biggest hazard is aggressive driving, he said.

“We have people fly by us, well over the speed limit,” Cordova said, noting sometimes people will drive 20 mph or even 30 mph over the posted speed limit.

Another thing people should mindful of are the driving conditions, such as sun glare or snow, Cordova said.

“You never know what you’re going to get,” he said. “In a split second, anything could happen. And it could cost a life.”

Other than paying attention and

adhering to posted signs, another thing motorists can do is comply with the Move Over Law, Sellers said. In fact, she added, a lot of motorists don’t realize the law also includes road maintenance workers.

Colorado’s Move Over Law was implemented on July 1, 2005, and requires motorists to make way for

emergency vehicles, by way of pulling over and stopping, or slowing down and moving to a lane away from the emergency vehicle.

Motorists can also get hurt in a work zone accident, said Sara Aupperle, a project engineer with Kraemer North SEE SAFETY, P15

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A Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) crew works to clean up a ramp at exit 244 on I-70 after a beer truck heading westbound tipped over and spilled his load on Feb. 21. After about an hour into the cleanup, Kyle Cordova and three of his crewmembers were nearly hit by two vehicles that crashed into one another and spun out of control into the work zone.

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March 15, 2018 A team of construction workers work at the intersection of West Alameda Parkway and Bear Creek Boulevard in Lakewood on March 8. The Colorado State Patrol warns drivers that no matter the project, active work zones are not normal driving conditions and at any given time, a piece of machinery or a person on foot could suddenly appear.

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America, a full-service heavy civil contractor based in Castle Rock. “The impact is two-fold.”

Especially in the case of a collision with a large piece of machinery, cars can get damaged and a person could be injured, she said.

“The bottom line,” Aupperle said, “is that we plan our work to avoid and mitigate hazards for everyone, including Kraemer workers, subcontractors, inspectors, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.”

Kraemer does a number of safety preparation mechanisms that follow through for the duration of a project, Aupperle said. Examples are site-specific safety orientations, during which workers review recognized hazards on a project, and safety critical planning, which helps to prepare for closures and other provisions related to traffic flow.

The company recently completed a project at U.S. 6 and 19th Street in Golden, work that came to be commonly known as Linking Lookout. Despite working directly next to about 43,000 cars and hundreds of pedestrians and cyclists each day, and working in volatile Colorado weather conditions, only two incidents were recorded over the duration of the project, Aupperle said.

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One of the incidents involved an inattentive motorist not seeing and subsequently hitting a worker on foot crossing in a crosswalk in the construction area.

“Following that incident,” Aupperle said, “the City of Golden, Golden Police Department and Kraemer worked together and enacted enhanced protections for everyone.”

Motorists need to remember that if it weren’t for the road workers, people wouldn’t be able to easily get to work, to the doctor, to the grocery store or any other place that requires road travel, Cordova said.

“We’re not out there to delay your day,” Cordova said. “We’re there to provide a safe road for the traveling public.”

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Fashion Week celebrates dynamic scene Non-traditional night to be among highlights of March 18-25 event

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hen people think about fashionable cities, most probably imagine places like New York City, Paris, or Milan. Wherever they imagine, odds are, Denver doesn’t rank high on the list.

In recent years, local designers, models and other artists have been working to make the metro area a place where fashion and design thrive in bold, new directions. And they hope that people are starting to notice.

“I wish more people knew that a fashion world is here in Denver,” said Duane Topping, designer with Topping Designs, a fashion company he runs with his wife, Jamie. “I am often astounded to hear that many people didn’t know this local fashion community existed.”

In an effort to celebrate all the exciting work being done locally, the city is getting its first Denver Fashion Week, running March 18-25.

The bi-annual event is hosted by 303 Magazine, in partnership with Denver Arts and Venues, Visit Denver, the Denver Art Museum and The Paper Fashion Show.

The event — formerly Denver Fashion Weekend — started 10 years ago, and substantial growth in these industries over the years inspired organizers to finally expand the event to a full week.

“The hair design scene in Denver is particularly exciting, and we wanted to bring in local designers and boutiques as well,” said Brittany Werges, managing editor of 303 Magazine. “People are so often that they’ve been around for so long and not heard much about the fashion scene. It may have been niche for a while, but it’s big for the people in it.”

The weeklong event kicks off with a children’s fashion show, bridal runway show and the 303 Awards in the evening. During the week, there will be industry workshops for models, boutiques and designers, as well as trunk shows, sales events and more. At the workshops will be local industry leaders, acclaimed designers from New York City and expert panels.

Most events will take place at Wings Over the Rockies, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., No. 1, in Denver.

One exciting feature of fashion week will be Stevie Boi, a New York-based designer known for his

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Examples of the design work done by Denver designer Duane Topping, of Topping Designs. A veteran who has always been interested in design, Topping will be featured in two events during this year’s Denver Fashion Week. PHOTO COURTESY OF DUANE TOPPING

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During Denver Fashion Week, March 18 through 25, audiences will get a sampling of the creations from local designers, stylists, models and other creatives.

COURTESY OF DENVER FASHION WEEK work with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Madonna, to name a few. Boi will be showing a brand new, exclusive line on Thursday, March 22.

Another highlight will be the non-traditional night featuring models of all shapes, sizes, ages and orientations, which will also be the same day. Werges said this kind of acceptance has made the night one of the most popular events.

“Denver is such a diverse city and so many different art forms

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co-exist here,” said Kotomi Yoshida, a Denver-based designer who will be showing work during the nontraditional model night, and during the hair show on March 25. “Since we are kind of brand new, especially compared to LA or New York, the doors are so open to anybody who want to join the community. That is the beauty of this town.”

The diversity of the fashion world,

here are some movie characters that just stick with you. Maybe they go through something you can relate to throughout the course of the film, or have a line that seems to apply directly to your life.

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“We provide the opportunity for actors to play iconic characters, some that they’ve loved for years,” Sorge explained. “Not only are the evenings a Clarke Reader chance to have some fun, but they’re a great way to build our artistic community.”

Started out of a desire to create more opportunities for women actors, directors and organizers, ScreenPLAY productions take famous movie scripts and gender-flip them for live, one-night only, readings. All the proceeds from these readings go to creative nonprofits.

At 8 p.m. on Monday, March 19, ScreenPLAY will host a live reading of the cult favorite, “Empire Records.” The reading will benefit Lakewood’s newest theater company, Benchmark Theatre, 1560 Teller St., with a $10 suggested donation at the door.

“This presentation is exciting, because we’re using Benchmark’s players in all the roles for the reading,” Sorge said. “These events are a lot of fun when audiences get into it, and with a movie as quotable as ‘Empire Records,’ it should be a lot of fun.”

The interactive evening promises to be loads of fun for movie lovers, theater lovers, and music fans alike.

“What better way is there to support local actors and have an evening of fun and silliness?” Sorge said. “It’s like seeing your favorite movie live.”

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What if U-God was one of us?

As most of us have known since 1993, “the Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nuthing ta f ’ wit.” And one of the key voices in the clan, Lamont “U-God” Hawkins, will be giving bibliophiles and audiophiles a chance to see him do his thing.

First, at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 16, U-God will be signing his first

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Colorado emergency responders provide disaster aid nationally Assignments offer increase in experience, assurance of assistance here if needed

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When hurricanes make landfall or wildfires take off, and if earthquakes topple buildings or terrorists attack, it’s emergency responders who are tasked with protecting the public.

In the event of large-scale emergencies, what unfolds is a multi-jurisdictional response drawing personnel from across the nation — including many from Colorado.

Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Harvey and the Thomas and Lilac fires, two of the massive wildfires that plagued California in December and January, were just some of the most recent natural disasters to which Denver metro agencies deployed crews.

It’s a call to action they’re happy to answer when the job is bigger than any one agency can handle, officials say, but there’s also a benefit to the local departments that respond.

The first priority is offering aid in the form of manpower, equipment and other resources, agencies said. What they get in return is real-life experience and training they can use should a similar tragedy strike at home.

Rod Tyus, a captain for West Metro Fire Rescue, also heads up the FEMAfunded Colorado Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, one of 28 task forces across the country that respond to local, state and national events.

West Metro Fire Rescue sponsors the program in Colorado, which has more than 200 members from 23 agencies in the state.

The task force had back-to-back deployments over the summer, first in Texas for Hurricane Harvey and then in Florida for Hurricane Irma.

“We had over 100 members, close to 100 members deployed this past summer to hurricanes,” Tyus said.

During Hurricane Irma, Eric Hurst of South Metro Fire Rescue deployed to an Air Force base in Georgia, although he was working as a com-

West Metro Fire Rescue shared this photo to its Facebook page of firefighters working near the Thomas Fire in California.

South Metro Fire Rescue’s Eric Hurst works alongside the ATF to check satellite phones before giving them to law enforcement officers headed to Florida for Hurricane Irma. munications unit leader for crews in Florida. His focus was making sure all the responders could communicate with one another.

“There are various types of radios, as far as the frequency range, that they can talk on,” he said. “Where I was, my team was coordinating law

enforcement resources from across the country. We had different federal agencies that were coming together for the first time.”

Hurst can still recall his chilling two-day drive from Colorado to Georgia. As he traveled on a nearly empty southbound interstate toward the hurricane, the opposite lanes stood in a gridlock as locals attempted to evacuate. Pumps ran dry at gas stations, he said, and shelves were emptied of food.

“As a responder going into a disaster you are part of the disaster, essentially. You are not immune from not being able to get fuel,” he said, describing the trip as eerie. “We take a lot of things for granted in our daily lives.

That the gas station is going to have gas and the grocery store is going to have food.”

Despite the challenges in deploying to emergency zones, Hurst said the trip was well worth the trouble because of the lessons he learned.

Battling California blazes Lt. Patrick Richardson with Castle

Rock Fire and Rescue said crews from their department spent three days working the Lilac Fire in San Diego before working 11 days on the notorious Thomas Fire.

The Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire in California history, burning in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The U.S. Forest Service announced the blaze was 100 percent contained as of Jan. 12, more than a month after it began. What caused the Thomas Fire remains unknown, but before its end, it burned 281,893 acres, destroyed more than 1,063 structures and damaged 280 more.

The Lilac Fire started three days after the Thomas Fire in San Diego County. It burned 4,100 acres, destroyed 157 structures and damaged 64.

Richardson, with more than 20 years of experience in wildland fires, described the Thomas Fire as the “largest, most complicated and most expensive” fire in the state’s history.

“We were protecting homes that were in excess of $15 million apiece,” he said.

The crews will have ample opportunity to use the skills they learned in the California fires along the Front Range, Richardson said, which he describes as notorious for its winddriven fires.

“A lot of people will look at wildland fires here on the Front Range and say, ‘Oh, it’s just a grass or weed fire.’ But if you ask a rancher what’s out in that field, they see feed,” Richardson said. “We can save that landowner quite a bit of money and feed for his livestock.”

That task is easier when firefighters have learned to stay calm and focused on the job through deploying to events like the Thomas or Lilac fires, he said.

The Castle Rock team, like personnel from West Metro Fire and Rescue that also worked the Thomas and Lilac Fires, were assigned to what they call “mop up.” In essence, the job means cleaning up after the fire has passed through an area to make sure it doesn’t reignite, or, working ahead of the fire to clear out fuel.

“The vast majority of firefighting is not hero work. It’s dirty work.

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‘The Book Handlers’ is quirky extrapolation Irish author’s essay gave idea to creative Buntport troupe

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Perhaps it’s less common these days, but there was a time when pretentious, well-off folks would have their decorator fill their built-in bookshelves with rows of colorful, shiny new books, or elegant leather-bound sets in assorted sizes — or a mix. But when one would visit that library, the books had obviously not been read, dog-eared, underlined and loved — they were pristine. And suppose those owners wanted visitors to view them as well-read and scholarly?

Irish author Brian O’Nolan elaborat-

ed on that idea for an essay he wrote for The Irish Times, under the name Myles na gCopaleen.

“And so, we wrote a play,” say the members of Buntport Theater, who discovered the essay: Brian Colonna, Hannah Duggan, Erik Edborg and Erin Rollman, who perform as well — supported by multi-tasking SamAnTha Schmitz, who runs sound, lights and other tech processes, plus the box office.

This clever, articulate, energetic crew originally connected at Colorado College and formed a theater company when they graduated — which has remained together since and grown stronger as its members created careers. (A few originals have dropped out.) They write, direct and stage all their own plays on highly creative sets — usually based on someone’s essay, story, play, legend or book from the past. And once in a while, someone

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idea was enough. The group went to work, writing individually and piecing it together — and created another of its truly hilarious plays: “The Book Handlers.” It runs through March 17 and is clearly worth the time and efSEE HANDLERS, P19

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Buntport has also performed history-based outreach programs for kids, including those at Lone Tree Arts Center in the south area, as well as regularly scheduled events at the Denver theater for adults and children. But the three or four original plays they produce each year require a visit to Denver’s Art District, where they operate in a warehouse space at 717 Lipan St., two blocks west of Santa Fe Drive.

The Book Handlers’ jumbled workshop fills the stage one sees upon taking a seat in the theater.

Desks, of course, ladders to higher levels, swinging baskets and buckets for book-transfer, an old bathtub for “water damage,” specific, annotated, corporate-style processes written in a fat volume, dictating words and actions for annotations, wine and coffee spills and dog-earing corners of pages, etc.

Duggan, as Connie Diane, cheerfully sings “Elmer’s Tune” each day when she arrives through the entryway, while Erik Edborg (John), who’s

IF YOU GO Buntport Theater is at 717 Lipan St., Denver, two blocks west of El Noa Noa and El Centro Su Teatro on Santa Fe Drive. Parking lot plus street parking available. Performances through March 17: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Tickets: $18 advance, $20 at the door, $3 off for students and seniors; buntport.com, 720-946-1388. in charge, manages to be silly and officious at the same time, imaging himself in a Teddy Roosevelt role occasionally, while scholarly Jard (Brian Colonna) knows a lot of stuff from his reading — but not here, of course!

Erin Rollman is in top form as fussy Linda, who has lots of issues and a special way with words as she waters plants, and sputters through her workday. Amazing energy.

The routine changes, depending on who’s located where, but rope-borne baskets and buckets swing through the air delivering volumes for special coffee stains, pounding, scraping and dunking. They are sent along a sort of belt-drawn assembly line at times, on a slide at others, and stacked awaiting their next treatment, until “suitably mauled,” then shipped out again to make space for more. And all too soon, the 90-minute piece is over — I could have happily watched longer.

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• We’re calling for a greater diversity of voices from government entities. That means granting the media and members of the public easier and more access to leaders. In at least one of the towns we cover, the mayor has been anointed the sole spokesperson for the entire council. And we know of several government bodies that demand all requests for interviews with staff go through the official communications director, a needless step that can slow the reporting process. We believe the public would be better served to hear from a variety of voices, rather than a con-

trolled, group message. Why not make it easier to achieve that?

• We would like to see more citizen involvement. Help us in our roles as watchdogs by asking questions of your elected leaders and by telling us when your voice is not being heard. The open-records law and the Sunshine Law, which regulates open meetings, are there for everyone.

The Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition — a Denver-based nonpartisan group that promotes freedom of the press and open access to public records for all — is a great resource to learn more, including how to file an open-records request.

Find out more at coloradofoic.org.

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us. I wrote a couple weeks ago about the idea of “institutional trust” — try to picture an American “institution” that is widely revered and trusted. Trust in government has been on the decline for 50 years, starting with the Pentagon Papers.

For 300 years, churches played a central role in forming communities, but, I’ve written before about how they’ve lost their institutional place in America.

The media? Forty percent of the country stopped trusting the media because of its perceived bias, so they found their own outlet for the news, which another 40 percent of the public sees as a propaganda wing of one of the political parties; and, in the meantime, a big chunk of the public gets their “news” from Steven Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel. The education system? Please … not since Sputnik.

The military? Still scores pretty highly, but … the Iraq War, Abu Graib. The police? Also, still scores high, but not with everybody, right? Ferguson, Dallas,

last month in Florida. Political parties?

Right now, both parties are engaged in civil wars, and if you think Donald Trump caused tribalism, I would ask you to consider that he is nothing more than the reductio ad absurdum of our tribal instincts.

These are — or, were — the institutional structure that gave shape to our civic life. And when the institutions that stitch together the fabric of our civic life fail us, our civic life crumbles; when the commonalities that define our civic life no longer are common, then we reach for whatever we can find that will bind us together. It’s easier to bind small than it is to bind big, so we create “tribes.”

Next week, I’ll share my thoughts on rescuing ourselves from this trend, and my thoughts on the fascinating question somebody asked about engaging millennials about this problem.

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.

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It’s grunt work,” Richardson said.

Mike Johnston, an engineer with West Metro Fire Rescue, and Jonathan Ashford, a firefighter and paramedic with the agency, have both deployed to numerous natural disasters in the past, but each time, they learn something new.

“It’s kind of mixed emotions,” Johnston said, “because we enjoy doing what we’re doing and you’re working hard and you’re sweaty and you’re dirty and you stink but you’re all doing it together. You have a huge feeling of accomplishment when you persevere through all of that.”

Ashford said they learn something new each time they deploy, one more reason the trips are worthwhile.

Overall, Tyus said, the system is reciprocal.

Colorado agencies respond to other states’ emergencies knowing that the

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“We needed it in 2013, Texas needed it last year and Florida, and Puerto Rico needed it,” Tyus said. “It means a

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Kotomi Yoshida Background I grew up in Japan, went to the University of Tennessee and have BFA in studio arts. After graduation, I got married and moved to Denver. We have lived here for about 17 years now.

Getting into design I always loved fashion, and growing up in Japan, fashion was always a big part of my culture. After receiving my BFA, we moved to Denver and I was very excited that the art scene was very alive in this city.

Applying for my green card was really tough, so while I waited for my official status to start working I started hand-sewing kimonos. I had sewn my own garments here and there back in Tennessee during college and became really interested in fabric.

Through many wonderful supporters, I found my niche in the art of fashion. I started joining fashion markets and shows and met so many awesome individuals. They have become my friends, peers, and big supporters who bring me more and more great opportunities.

I am very impatient, so the immediate result is always a great reward for me. We spend hours and days and weeks to finish one collection, and it is an awesome feeling to know hundreds of people will be watching what I have made.

The runway show has such an impact — it is like, wait, wait, wait, then boom! I love the moment when my models start walking and

captivate viewers’ minds. For that glorious five minutes, hundreds of people’s minds are all mine. For that moment, I live.

This year’s Fashion Week I will be showing my new collection on March 22 for the nontraditional model segment. I have five mature models (older than 50) to walk for me.

I will also be teaming up with Stephan Lauren on the hair show on the 25th. We will have three models to show off our awesome work together.

We have been working so hard to tell everyone we have such a great variety of talents in this city. Many people still do not believe Denver is a city with style, but we will keep trying.

I want to be a black sheep and bring in more unexpected things to the scene. I want people to know there are so many art activists here who are bringing many perspectives to offer.

Denver’s fashion world People don’t have to go to an already established big city for a great fashion scene — we have one right here, right now.

Not many people know the hard work we all put into one show. It is an art form which requires so much work from so many artists, photographers, DJs, designers, models, hairstylists, make-up artists, sound design, stage set, lighting, venue, organizers, and vendors.

The backstage is a pure chaos but it is such a place with so much positive creative energy. It is my temple.

Fashion is my religion.

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which encompasses areas like hair, makeup, and even running fashion boutiques, makes it a particularly welcoming industry that can accept people from all walks of life, and that’s one of the things that Denver Fashion Week aims to highlight.

“There’s a misconception that the fashion world is very exclusive, but I want people to see how inviting it can be,” Werges said. “Not only can people learn about the industry, but they can see what Denver has to offer, and then support it. It’s really exciting for everyone.”

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book, “Raw” at the Tattered Cover’s East Colfax location, 2526 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver. Just a couple hours later, at 9:30 p.m. at Lost Lake, 3602 E. Colfax Ave., he will be performing as part of his Raw Venom Tour.

U-God’s first-person account of his journey, from the streets of Brooklyn to some of the biggest stages around the world, is a fascinating and inspiring one. Readers will learn how Hawkins was raised in New York City, and came to meet and join the founders of the Wu-Tang — RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, ODB, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, and Masta Killa.

Rap fans shouldn’t miss this rare opportunity to meet a living legend.

For more information on the book signing, visit www.tatteredcover.com/ new-event-calendar. And for tickets to his concert, go to www.lost-lake.com/ event/1640090-u-god-wu-tang-denver/.

The British (songs) are coming back Formed in 1982 with “a commitment to build a diverse community and foster acceptance through music,” the 140-member Denver Gay Men’s Chorus has been wowing crowds for 35 years.

This week, the group will be restaging the music of the British Invasion — including bands like The Beatles,

The Animals, The Kinks and more.

The Denver Gay Men’s Chorus will be performing at 7:30 on Friday, March 16, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Speer Boulevard and Arapahoe Street in Denver.

In 2017, Gov. John Hickenlooper declared June 15 through 17, 2017, as Denver Gay Men’s Chorus 35th Anniversary days, commending the chorus for being “a respected leader in the arts community that significantly enriches the cultural life of the city while serving as a messenger of social justice and change.”

For tickets, visit www.axs.com/ and search for the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The Menzingers at Summit Music Hall It’s hard to imagine a better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with some beer-sloshingly great rock music.

To get some of that great bar rock that’ll have you shouting along and jumping into friends and strangers alike, The Menzingers at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, at the Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. in Denver, is the best way to go.

The Philadelphia-based Menzingers has been making music for 10 years, when they first got together in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Last year’s album, “After the Party,” was one of the best rock albums of the year, and explored

the challenges and joys of leaving one’s 20s behind with a keen eye for storytelling.

The show will also feature Brendan Kelly, Bud Bronson and The Good Timers.

For tickets, head to www.thesummitmusichall.com/.

An ‘Odyssey’ for the new season The March Equinox (also known as the first day of spring) is traditionally a moment for ancient cultures to celebrate the beginning of a new season with one of the oldest forms of expression — oral storytelling.

The Human, Kind Theater Project will be keeping the tradition alive with its “Odyssey” production, hosted at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20 at the Forum Theater at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial.

The show is a collection of stories from some of Denver’s best artists, providing a peek into the lives of others — all the happiness, sadness, comedy and tragedy that make life worth living. The show features Amelia Watkins, Davis Moline, Jane Hillson Aiello, Rav’n Moon, Robert Ham, and Sebastian Wolfe.

For tickets and more information, visit www.hktheaterproject.com/onstage.

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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Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide

Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143.

Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Arvada Visitors Center Need: Help assemble welcome bags for new Arvada residents. Specific dates and times are scheduled.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Contact: Jean Gordon, jean@visitarvada.org or 720-898-3380

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute. Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s attracts more than 10,000 people, so planning committee members are essential.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

Need: Donations of canned and bagged cat food and litter

CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin County: Court appointed special advocates work with abused and neglected children, speaking on behalf of them in court.

Contact: 303-239-9680

Need: Many volunteers needed; CASA Jeffco/Gilpin relies on more than 200 volunteers, but many more are needed (just 30 percent of cases typically are covered).

CASA volunteers dedicate 3-4 hours per week.

Need: Volunteers to help build and work in garden

Requirements: Training is provided; must be 21 or older and pass a full background check including driving record.

Contact: Kathy Drulard, recruitment and training coordinator, at 303-271-6537, kathy@casajeffcogilpin.com or www.casajeffcogilpin.com.

Cat Care Society Nibbles `N Kibbles Food Bank: Works to reduce number of abandoned and surrendered cats.

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

Contact: Anthony at 303-204-0840 or squiggy.as@gmail.com The Edge Theater: Lakewood-area community theater.

Need: Volunteers needed for front of house, back of house, concessions and committees (audience building, grants, sponsorships, events)

Contact: Leigh Ann Kudloff at 303-986-5073 or lkudloff@comcast.net; www.theedgetheater.com SEE VOLUNTEERS, P31

AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org.

Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

Animal Rescue of the Rockies: Rescues homeless dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters.

Need: Foster-care families for death-row shelter dogs and cats

Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org

WINGS, WINE & SNOW

Requirements: To provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out onlilne application and pass background check.

It’s time for the Apex Park and Recreation District

Attention 60+ Seniors

ENTER TODAY! When:

Thursday, March 22, 2018, 1 pm (check-in begins at 12:30 pm)

Where:

Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada

Why:

It is important that adults age 60+ exercise their minds as well as their bodies for optimal health. Join us as we challenge folks to a good old fashioned spelling bee, complete with prizes and refreshments.

How:

SATURDAY MARCH 17 , 2018 Join us in Burning Stones Plaza from 1 - 4 PM for a perfect aprés celebration at Copper Mountain! Wings, wine, and live music from The Pine Beetles. Tickets are $25.

Fill out the entry form and send it to or drop it off at Community Recreation Center 6842 Wadsworth Blvd.

Arvada, CO 80003 Note: Limit of 60 Entries.

Last day to enter is Monday, March 19, 4 pm.

Sponsored By: Arvada Press/Colorado Community Media, Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, Celebrate Aging Colorado, Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, and 5340 Coffee.

There is no charge for this event, but please register as to whether you are planning to enter as a speller, or just come as a spectator.

Name: ________________________ Phone: ______________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ Speller’s Birthday: ______________ E-mail: ______________________ Please check one: ___ Spelling Contestant

___ Spectator

Return by March 19 to the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Love/Sick: showing from March 16 to April 8 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Nine whimsical vignettes on love, marriage and grocery store serendipity. Tickets: 303-674-4934 or www.evergreenplayers.org Pomona High School Spring Musical: 7 p.m. through March 17 at 8101 W. Pomona Drive, Arvada.

Musical is “Legally Blonde.” Tickets on sale at https://ctc.booktix. com.

Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The 39 Steps: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday from March 23 to April 29 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.

FILM/MOVIES

Movie Time: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 22 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org. Today’s film is “Beatriz at Dinner.”

ART/CRAFTS

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

FOOD/COOKING

Snacking Can be Good: 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 24 at Natural Grocers/Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Free nutrition class and recipe demo.

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WRITING/ READING

Nonfiction Book Club, “A Fine Mess” by T.R. Reid: 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 at the Columbine Public Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton; and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21 at Brookdale Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood.

Read “A Fine Mess: A Global Quest for a Simpler, Fairer and More Efficient Tax System” by journalist T.R. Reid before the meeting and be ready for a discussion.

Presented by Jeffco League of Women Voters. Call Lynne at 303985-5128.

EVENTS

Buck-A-Bag Fundraiser: 8 a.m.

HEALTH

this week’s TOP FIVE Oliver Twist’: 7 p.m. Friday, March 16 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road, Wheat Ridge. Family-friendly show. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org for tickets and information.

Nature’s Design - Learning Landscaping: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 17 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Registration required. Go to arvada.org/nature.

Learn garden design basics and planting tips from a Jefferson County CSU master gardener. Registration required. Go to arvada.org/nature.

Dangerous Food: Is Your Supermarket Killing You? Lifetree discussion group meets at noon Tuesday, March 20 at 5675 Field St., Arvada.

Learn about the possible dangers of some foods on supermarket shelves. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

to 6 p.m. daily through April 14 at the ARC Donation Station, 12345 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. For every 13 gallon-sized garbage bag or copy paper-sized box of items donated to ARC, Shrine of St. Anne School will receive $1. When dropping off items, let the attendant know you are there for St. Anne’s. Do not take items to the ARC retail site in Arvada; if you cannot make it to the donation center, items may be left at the school. Contact dappelha@regis.edu.

Lego Play & Build: 2-3:30 p.m.

Friday, March 16 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada; and 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: 3-4 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

St. Patrick’s Day: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at American Legion Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada.

Post will serve corned beef and cabbage. Go to https://alp161.org Jammin’ Feud: 7-9 p.m. Monday, March 19 at American Legion Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada.

Teams of 1-4 will play this Family Feud-style trivia game. Go to https://alp161.org Stephen Steinlight: 7-9 a.m. Monday, March 19 at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave.,

Military Service Records: Finding the Modern Soldier, WWI and Later: 2-3 p.m.

Wednesday, March 21 at Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood.

Program of Foothills Genealogical Society; presented by author Dina Carlson. Register at pheathfhgs@gmail.com. Go to www.foothillsgenealogy.org.

Musical ‘The Producers’: Friday, March 23 to Sunday, April 8 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Additional show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5; no performance April 1. Go to www.lakewood.org/ LCCPresents or call 303-987-7845.

Wheat Ridge. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club program.

Information and updates on immigration.

Information, Updates on Immigration: 7-9 a.m.

Monday, March 19 at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 6th Ave., Wheat Ridge.

Stephen Steinlight is the featured speaker. Go to http://www.jrmc2. com/ After School Fun: 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org. Theme this week is Weird Words.

Stories from Wartime: series that looks at the combat experience in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Presentations at 6 p.m. select Wednesdays through April 25 at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Registration required; go to https://arvadacenter.org/education/stories-from-wartime. Dates and topics are March 21, “Race, Gender and the Military”; April 11, “The Othering of Perceived Enemies”; April 25, “The Complexities of Commemoration.” See www.regis.edu/warexperience for more details.

60-plus Spelling Bee: 1 p.m.

Thursday, March 22 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Contestants and spectators must register by March 18. Contestants must be 60 years or older. Space is limited. Go to https://apexprd. org/event/60-spelling-bee/

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Discovery Play: 11:15 a.m. to noon Friday, March 23 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or go to www. jeffcolibrary. org.

Spring Break Fun: Laser Tag: 6-8 p.m.

Friday, March 23 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Arvada After Dark: Get in the Game: 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 23 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or go to www. jeffcolibrary. org.

Bunny Breakfast: 9 a.m.

Saturday, March 24 at the Community Recreatioon Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Kids can meet the Easter Bunny and take a ride on the Easter Bunny Express. Register by March 21. https://apexprd.org/event/ bunny-breakfast/. Afterward, hop over to the annual Easter egg hunt at the southeast portion of Stenger Field Complex. Hunt starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Bring a basket.

Soil Probiotics: The Bokashi Method: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at Natural Grocers/Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-423-0990 or go to https://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-location/arvadanorth-wadsworth/

EDUCATION

Early College of Arvada Open House: 5 p.m. Thursday, March 15 and Thursday, April 19 at 4905 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. A 6-12 charter school in the Westminster Public School District. Call 720-4734400 or go to ECArvada.org.

Fairy Garden Workshop: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 17 at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com. Registration required.

Nature’s Design-Learning Landscaping: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn some garden-design basics and planting tips from a Jefferson County CSU Master Gardener to get your backyard landscaping underway.

Register at https://arvada.org/ Terrarium Workshop: 2-3:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 17 at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com. Registration required.

Growing Indoor Plants 101: 1-2 p.m. Sunday, March 18 at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 303-424-7979 or go to www.echters.com.

Great Decisions: 6-7:30 p.m.

Monday, March 19 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada.

Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org. Enjoy in-depth discussions on the most important foreign policy topics of 2018.

Registration required.

Today’s topic: China and America, the new geopolitical equation.

Afghanistan: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 at Kipling Meadows, 7175 Kipling St., Arvada. Active Minds program. Call 303412-5480 to RSVP. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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FAITH CHRISTIAN’S EAGLES SOAR TO FOURTH PLACE

Local athlete is giant slalom state champ

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Benjamin Hawkins completes a fast break with a layup for Faith Christian during the March 10 Class 3A basketball tournament third-place game against Sterling. Hawkins scored seven points for the Eagles but Sterling won the game, 48-36.

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Stolen bases for the Different players scored Arvada baseball team in Golden’s 19-2 boys in a 13-3 victory over lacrosse triumph over Jefferson on March 8. Englewood on March 9.

6 Of the seven matches were won to love by the Golden girls tennis team in a 7-0 dual meet victory over Pomona on March 8.

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Goals in the second half Shots on goal in two propelled the Arvada girls season-opening losssoccer team to a 5-1 win over es by the Pomona Bruce Randolph on March 8. girls soccer team.

Standout Performers Chase Dornbusch, Lakewood The senior won the 800 meters in 2:04.32 and the 1600 meters in 4:32.87 at the Columbine Invite on March 10.

Reece Davidson, Faith Christian The senior won the shot put at the March 10 at the Columbine Invite with a throw of 54-05.00.

Gillian Riley, Bear Creek The junior tallied five goals in a 13-4 girls lacrosse victory over Eaglecrest on March 8.

Andrew Helmreich, D’Evelyn The senior had a double and triple in four at-bats with a pair of runs batted in for the 7-4 baseball win over Pueblo Count, March 10.

Grace Riley, Golden The senior lax player had four goals and two assists in a 15-3 triumph over Eaglecrest on March 10.

Molly Kratzer, Wheat Ridge The junior scored three goals in a 7-2 girls soccer victory over Eagle Valley on March 8.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are six athletes named from west metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

s bizarre as it might sound, high school skiing is an overlooked sport on the Front Range in Colorado.

Skiing may connote Colorado between the months of November through March, but any high school skier from Front Range schools has to join mountain schools to compete in the Colorado High School Activities Association’s state championships.

It is a winter sport OVERTIME that doesn’t garner much attention in the Denver area compared to basketball, wrestling, girls swimming and hockey.

Luke Bailey, a senior at Chaparral who was skiing for Platte Canyon High Jim Benton School, was the state giant slalom champ at the CHSAA state meet held Feb. 22-23 at Ski Cooper near Leadville. He was also second in the slalom and was named the coAlpine Skier of the Year along with Michael Resnick of Vail Mountain.

In the 53-history of the ski program at Platte Canyon, nobody had ever won an individual state championship until Bailey and Alex Cregan captured state titles last month. Cregan won the girls giant slalom.

Bailey will continue his athletic endeavors at St. Cloud State after his graduation from Chaparral but he will be playing baseball. Bailey is an outfielder and captain on the Wolverines baseball team.

“It’s pretty cool to be a state champion,” said Bailey. “I think once school winds down it will sink in. It would be nice to see my name at Chaparral but it’s not a team sport at school.”

Bailey followed his brother Nick, who skied for Platte Canyon six years ago. Nick placed third in the giant slalom in 2013 and sixth in the slalom.

Luke, who was seventh last winter in the giant slalom, had the two fastest runs in the GS and finished with a tworun total of 2:09.09 to beat Resnick. In the slalom, he had a total time of 1:10.23 and was second behind Resnick.

“I skied well in the giant slalom, the course definitely suited me,” said Bailey. “There were a few technical spots that you definitely had to watch out for down at the bottom of the course.

“It was one of my better slalom runs. It was on a new run I had never skied before. It was pretty fun. To perform that well was pretty cool for me because I’m more of a GS specialist kind of guy.”

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BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — Regis Jesuit girls basketball had simply been unbeatable in the state of Colorado during the 2017-18 season heading into the Class 5A state semifinal March 8.

The No. 6-seeded Raiders stayed undefeated against in-state programs and games played in Colorado this season with a 47-34 victory over No. 2 Lakewood late Thursday night at the Denver Coliseum.

“The fact that we haven’t lost in Colorado was a big slap in the face that we were the sixth seed,” Regis sophomore Jada Moore said. “It only made us want to work harder.”

However, the Raiders’ winning ways ended March 10 in the state title game with a 67-61 loss to Grandview. The Wolves successfully defended their 5A state title they won last year.

The Raiders’ win over Lakewood (234) added to an impressive postseason run that included wins over Broomfield, Cherry Creek and Horizon.

Regis held a 19-13 lead at halftime over Lakewood. The Raiders jumped out to a 9-2 lead in the opening minutes before the Tigers could get anything going offensively. Lakewood struggled scoring throughout the first half going 5-for-24 from the field for 20.8 percent shooting in the opening half.

“Field goal percentage and rebounding was the name of that game,” Lakewood coach Chris Poisson said after the Tigers’ 16-game winning streak was snapped. “We have been on fire the last month. It was kind of bound to happen to have a bad shooting night.”

Lakewood finished shooting 11-for45 for 24.4 percent. Senior Jessica

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“In all honest, not really,” Moore said when asked if she was surprised by the Raiders’ defensive effort. “We take pride in defense. Our defense is very intense and it’s hard to get up good shots on us.”

The Raiders pushed their lead to double-digits early in the third quarter thanks to an early 3-pointer from senior Jasmine Gaines and a pair of inside buckets from senior Noelle Cahill.

“The third quarter has usually been our quarter,” Regis coach Carl Mattei said.

Regis extended the lead to 32-16 thanks to six straight points from Moore. Lakewood senior Camilla Emsbo finally stopped the Raiders’ 10-0 run with 2 minutes left in the third quarter.

“Defense wins championships,” Mattei said. “It was an old-time heavyweight fight. We were in the 10th round and we were able to get a little separation.”

While Lakewood came up short on returning to the 5A title game for the second straight year, the Tigers’ playoff run this season might be a little more impressive than last season as the No. 9 seed. Even before the start of the 2017-18 season the Tigers lost 6-foot-5 senior Kira Emsbo for the season.

“This team surpassed its so called limitations and my expectations for sure,” Poisson said.

Kira, twin sister of Camilla Emsbo,

underwent knee surgery just before the start of the season to repair a torn ACL. Lakewood identical twins will actually face off against each other in college.

Kira has signed with Princeton University and Camilla will play for rival Ivy League program Yale University.

“No shame,” Poisson said. “Regis was better tonight. My hats off to them.”

The semifinal between Lakewood and Regis was the second meeting this season.

The Raiders took a 59-42 win over the Tigers at the La Jolla County Day Tournament on Dec. 1 in California.

Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco coverage, go to CHSAANow.com/Jeffco

Lakewood senior Sassy Coleman (32) takes the ball up against Regis junior Francesca Belibi during the Class 5A state semifinal game March 8 at the Denver Coliseum.

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Bailey has set aside his skis and is roaming the Chatfield outfield which brings up the obvious question of which sport is his favorite.

“Baseball to me is a huge mental game,” he explained. “I really enjoy that. It’s not all about athletic ability.

You have to be able to handle failure.

In skiing you get two opportunities and if you don’t perform that day, that’s just how it goes.

“It’s hard to say which is my favorite because they are both so different. I really like the individual aspect of ski racing. It can be nerve-wracking especially getting into the starting gate. I really like the team aspect of baseball. And you know that if you succeed only three out of 10 times you are going to be in the Hall of Fame. I like that as well but if I had to pick, I would say baseball.”

Gatorade honors Masten Rock Canyon’s Sam Masten, who is one of the Colorado’s best players at driving to the basket to score points and draw fouls, has been named the Gatorade Colorado Player of the Year.

The 6-foot-3 senior guard who will play next season at the University of Northern Colorado was averaging 22.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals a game before Rock Canyon’s March 9 Final Four game against George Washington.

New Chap grid boss Jeff Ketron introduced himself to players and parents on March 8 at Chaparral only days after he was named the Wolverines’ new head football coach.

He replaces Rod Dobbs who resigned last month.

Ketron was the head coach at Douglas County between 1999-2013. The Huskies won the state championship in 2005 and were the runners-up in 2007.

Ketron’s appointment was the latest in what has been a revolving change of football coaches from last season as many of the departing coaches wound up continuing to coach but at different schools.

Mike Campbell left Arapahoe and is the new coach at Class 2A Englewood.

Former Valor coach Rod Sherman resurfaced at Arapahoe. New Castle View coach Todd Casebier comes from 4A Fruita Monument. Tom Thenell turned in his Mullen coaching gear and is the new coach at Smoky Hill.

Nick Trombetta went from Denver North to Thornton. John Trahan moved from Smoky Hill to Highlands Ranch.

No word yet on who will replace Wayne Voorhees at Legacy. Voorhees was hired as the coach at Riverdale Ridge, the new high school in Thornton.

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Eagles fly to fourth at state

VOLUNTEERS FROM PAGE 23

Slow start stalls Faith’s 3A hoop hopes

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The young Faith Christian boys basketball battled hard but lost to defending champ Sterling 48-36 in the March 10 Class 3A state tournament third-place game.

“We got ourselves in a big hole early but our guy battled hard so we made a game of it,” Eagles Coach Andrew Hasz said after the game.

“We are a young team with only two seniors on the roster. We have played well in the tournament but tonight we got off to a slow start. But our guys rallied, pulled it together and we gave it our best effort. I am very proud of our guys and what we accomplished this season.”

Sterling came out with a hot hand in the March 10 game in a game closer than the final score indicates in part because 6-8 Tiger center Bodie Hume dominated the boards helping the Tigers go up 18-6 by the end of the first period.

But Faith Christian rallied, pushed the pace as they hit outside shots and made good on drives to the basket to cut the Sterling advantage to 27-20 at halftime. Then the Eagles scored the first five points of the third period to make it a close game the rest of the way.

The score was tied 33-33 going into the fourth quarter and Faith Christian took the lead for the first time at 36-34 with 3:49 left on the clock. Sterling regained the lead at 38-36 a minute later. The Tigers then went into a time-eating, ball-control style of play so the Eagles fouled the player with the ball in an effort to try to regain possession of the ball by pulling down the rebound of a missed free throw. That didn’t happen because

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Jonah Gardner, 1, drives to the basket for Faith Christian during the March 10 Class 3A basketball game against Sterling. Gardner made the basket as he led his team with 14 points but Sterling won the game, 48-36.

TOM MUNDS Sterling made sure Hume had the ball most of the time and he hit eight of eight free throws in the final 1:09 as the Tigers won, 48-36.

Faith Christian senior Josh Gardner led the team in scoring against Sterling with 14 points. Teammate Benjamin Hawkins scored seven points.

Caleb Ruter, Eagles 6-4 guard, hauled down 12 rebounds for his team.

“It was a heck of a game tonight,” Gardner said after the game. “We came out kind of slow and let them take control early. But we stepped up and things started working for us. We began hitting our outside shots and we drove to the basket if the lane was open.

“Their big guy is a good player and he made it tough inside. We played hard and I wish we had won but I feel we gave it our best effort.”

Hawkins also plays football but

said he wants to focus on basketball and after graduation from Faith Christian he hopes to go on and play basketball in college.

The Eagles came into the Class 3A tournament with an 18-6 record and they were seeded sixth in the tournament bracket. Faith Christian opened their tournament play March 3 with a 65-33 win over Kent Denver. Tournament action moved to the Hamilton Gymnasium on the University of Denver March for the quarterfinals.

The Eagles continued to advance as they outscored Manual, 65-57, in the tournament quarterfinals.

The Eagle lost to Bayfield 45-42 in the semifinals on March 9 and then played Sterling for third-place on March 10 to finish the year in fourth place in Class 3A with a season record of 20-8.

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NOTICE OF ANNEXATION PETITION ACCEPTANCE The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada.org/legalnotices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

R18-030: A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Sabell, 5650 Ward Road, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for May 7, 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

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.

R18-031: A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. R18-016 and Re-Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Ralston Ridge, 7120 and 7000 Indiana Street, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for April 16, 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: 401464 First Publication: March 8, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: The Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

Legal Notice No: 401465 First Publication: March 8, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: The Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press

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