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Chamber Awards Luncheon April 5 The Arvada Chamber of Commerce will host its 66th annual awards luncheon 11:30 a.m. April 5 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. The event will recognize the Man and Woman of the Year, along with Arvada Young Professional Leadership Awards and the Rising Star Award. Tickets are $45 per person and $450 for a table sponsorship. Call 303-424-0313.

Social worker, volunteer, photographer About me I’m a licensed clinical social worker. I work for the not-for-profit Give and Hour, which finds free mental health services for military veterans in various statuses and discharged. I’m a staff sergeant with the Colorado National Guard. I’m on the Arvada Festivals Commission committee. I’ve been to six meeting for it in the past two weeks. In the National Guard I’ve been with the National Guard for 16 years. I was originally with the Kentucky National Guard, and then moved out here. I deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 with the 193 MP based out of Denver as a combat medic. I was deployed for a year. I’m currently based out of Fort Carson with an ambulance unit. Photography and drawing I do pro-bono photography for businesses who can’t afford a photographer to come in. I’ve done photography since middle school. During my deployment to Afghanistan, I did a lot of photography out there. When I came back home, I started working with these different not-for-profit organizations that couldnt afford a photographer, I just started taking pictures for them and it

Kathleen Burnett is a social worker and a medic in the National Guard. gets used in marketing. I also draw. I do portraits. Drawing I’ve done since I was a little kid. Two of my three brothers and two of my three sisters all draw. And my father draws as well. Volunteering in Arvada I’m not a person who can sit at home and not do a whole lot. My husband suggested the Town Hall 101 class. I originally signed up to volunteer with human services, because I’m a licensed social worker, but got really sick the

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day I was supposed to do the interview. So, they asked if I would do Festivals Commission. I did the photography for Arvada on Tap and Cheers for the Holidays. Our beneficiary this year for Cheers is Hope House, so I went to their groundbreaking and did some photography there. If there’s anything to volunteer for, do it. It’s the best way to get to know your neighbors. If you have suggestions for My Name Is…, contact Shanna Fortier at sfortier@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

TRIAD: Smart and Safe Funeral Planning Triad of Jefferson County will host a talk at 1:30 pm, Tuesday, April 25, at the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, 500 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden to teach basic information on what the state requires for funeral planning, and what you need to consider for end-of-life decisions. Dr. Grant Steffen will present. The talk is free and open to the public. Call 303-271-6980. Kraft-Tharp honored by Nonprofit Colorado Rep. Tracy KraftTharp (D-Arvada and Westminster) was recognized by The Colorado Nonprofit Association with the Legislator of the Year Award. The award recognizes legislators who have made a significant impact on the nonprofit sector through their leadership and advocacy.

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Arvada’s first hotel opens, ‘excited to be here’ The Hilton Garden Inn held a ribbon-cutting March 16 BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Community members and business professionals packed the lobby of Arvada’s first hotel March 16 for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. “I can’t tell you what a special day this is for Arvada,” Mayor Marc Williams told the crowd.

The $22.6 million Hilton Garden Inn hotel is located at 5445 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., the former site of Mile High Vineyard Church, which has relocated to 5855 Wadsworth Bypass. The plan to bring Arvada its first hotel began four years ago and got approval from city council in September 2015 with the help of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority. Construction on the 139-room Hilton Garden Inn began in February 2016. “We knew this was a good spot for a hotel,” Williams said. “We had numerous hotel studies that said this

would be a good location for a hotel in Arvada because of the proximity to the commuter rail to Olde Town.” The hotel is in walking distance to both the future commuter rail stop and Olde Town’s shops and eateries. “I think this fits in perfectly,” Williams added. Renascent Hospitality — which is run by Scott Summerville and Jim Burkett — is the private company responsible for bringing the Hilton franchise to Arvada. “We’re very excited to be here,” said Burkett, also the hotel’s general manager. “We’re glad to be part of the community.”

An official ribbon cutting for Arvada’s first hotel. The Hilton Garden Inn was held Thursday, March 16. SHANNA FORTIER

An Increase in the Fed Funds Rate Doesn’t Increase Mortgage Rates

When the Federal Reserve raised its factors as inflation, the market for bonds, and interbank rate by a quarter percent last week, consumer confidence. It is also affected by several media outlets (you know, the Fake financial instability overseas which can cause News guys) reported that this REAL ESTATE money to flow into America. would result in higher mortgage Banks compete for your busiTODAY interest rates. However, mortness (of course!), so it only gage rates proceed to fall. Why? makes sense that what they Let me first say that I am not charge for their product — money an economist or even close to it. — is subject to the laws of supply The last time I studied economand demand. ics was as a sophomore in colBy that reasoning, if the econlege, and that was only the introomy is healthy and businesses ductory course. And since I’m are borrowing a lot of money, not in the mortgage industry, I then banks can charge more for only know what my mortgage it, and that impacts what they partners have taught me — and charge for all kinds of borrowing, one thing they have taught me is By JIM SMITH, including for a home purchase. Realtor® that the Fed Funds rate, which is Inflation has a direct impact on the rate banks are charged for overnight interest rates, and since any increase in the lending, has little or no impact on mortgage Fed Funds rate is designed to slow inflation, interest rates. it actually helps to keep interest rates low, Yes, it is understandable that the aver- not increase them. age American home buyer (or seller), unIf the Trump administration follows trained in business economics, might think through on its promised investment in infrathat an increase in the Fed’s interest rate structure spending, that could spur the econmight apply to mortgage loans, but it doesn’t. omy, which could put upward pressure on Here’s what I have learned, both from my interest rates. And if there are massive tax mortgage partners over the years and, frank- cuts, the government may have to borrow ly, by Googling “What affects mortgage more money to keep operating, which can rates?” Try that yourself if you want to delve also cause mortgage interest rates to rise. deeper. Another influence on mortgage interest Mortgage rates are influenced by such rates not obvious to the general public has to

‘Taste of Golden’ Returns on Monday, Mar. 27th

This event is a great excuse for out-oftowners to visit Golden this coming Monday, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Eat a light lunch so you can savor the offerings of several craft breweries, at least one winery, one distillery and over a dozen great local restaurants. The event, in its fourth year, is held at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th Street, on the corner of Washington Avenue in downtown Golden. Golden Real Estate is a sponsor, and we’ll be manning a table in the hallway outside the event. The event is sponsored by the Golden Chamber of Commerce — full disclosure,

I’m on the board of directors — and tickets are $30 at the door, or $25 if purchased in advance at www.GoldenChamber.org. This event has sold out in each of the past three years, so don’t count on purchasing tickets at the door. The event is open to all ages (tickets for children under 12 are $12.50), but anyone consuming alcohol will have to present a valid ID at the door. MillerCoors is the major supporting sponsor of the event, and will be pouring its Colorado Native, made 100% from Colorado ingredients, but six Golden micro breweries will be pouring their products, too.

do with the Fed’s continued buying of mortgage-backed securities (MBS), in a policy known as “quantitative easing.” The government holds about $1.7 trillion of these securities and only buys new ones to the extent that existing loans are paid off. My understanding of MBS and its impact on mortgage rates is that the Fed’s purchase of such securities keeps mortgage interest rates low, and that if rising rates cause fewer homeowners to refinance — that is, to pay off their current mortgages — then there will be less purchasing by the Fed of new mortgage-backed securities, which will only further feed a rise in mortgage rates. The “bottom line” is that the market rate for mortgages may adjust upwards in 2017, but not in step with, or related to, any increases in the Fed Funds rate. What you as a mortgage borrower should focus on is what type of mortgage you apply for, and how you might improve the one key factor in the interest rate you pay — your credit score. I’ve written about this before. Read my Feb. 23, 2017, column, which is

archived at www.JimSmithColumns.com. As for loan products, most buyers automatically gravitate to 30-year fixed loans, but those are the most expensive loans. If you can afford a bigger mortgage payment each month, a 15-year fixed rate loan carries a much lower interest rate and will save you tens of thousands of dollars in interest over the life of the loan. If you need to amortize your home over 30 years, but don’t expect to keep your home for 10 or more years, you should consider an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM), which will be fixed at a lower rate for 5, 7 or even 10 years before adjusting upward. The savings during that initial term can be big enough that a 5-year ARM might save you money over the cost of a 30-year fixed rate loan, even if you keep it for six or seven years. I’m guilty of making that mistake myself. For as long as I have owned homes (that’s since 1982), I’ve never kept a house more than seven years, yet all of my homes were financed with fixed-rate loans. I would have saved by getting an ARM each time.

Consider Demanding a ‘Closing Protection Letter’ Title companies are regulated by the State Division of Insurance, but almost anyone can start a title company. The DOI’s only requirement is that the owner of the title company prove a net worth of over $10,000. That’s pretty shocking when you realize that title companies hold millions of dollars of buyer’s money in their escrow accounts. The Division of Insurance reports that over the last 10 years, title companies have misappropriated $9.4 million dollars in closing/escrow funds related to real estate transactions. To better protect consumers, the Division of Insurance now requires that title insurance companies inform consumers of the availability of “Closing Protection Letters’ (“CPLs”) in

their title commitments, but that disclosure is buried in the title commitment and probably goes unnoticed by most buyers and sellers. At Golden Real Estate, we recently devoted one of our weekly office meetings to the topic and title insurance and the importance of obtaining CPLs to protect our clients. Lenders have always demanded and received CPL’s to protect themselves, and that coverage protects the parties to the transaction, but some buyer and/or sellers are getting added peace of mind by obtaining their own CPLs, which range in price from free to $25 per side. A cash buyer should definitely request a CPL for their transaction.

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City of Arvada issues its 30,000th passport The passport program, started in 2002, processed more than 6,000 passports in 2016

NUMBER OF PASSPORTS PROCESSED 2003: 613 2005: 1,173 2014: 2,270 2015: 3,623 2016: 6,361 Source: City of Arvada

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Robert McDonald was shocked when city staff started cheering as he approached the counter to process his passport at about 3 p.m. on March 16. LIttle did he know he was the 30,000th passport applicant at the Arvada City Clerk’s office. The City of Arvada has been processing passport applications since August 2002. The popularity of the service has grown considerably over the years — from 613 applications processed in 2013 to 6,361 passport in 2016. The city has become one of the few agencies in the Denver metro area to offer the service in recent years. A bonus: No appointments required. “There are only a few walk-in facilities left,” said City Clerk Kristen Rush. “Appointments can be up to three weeks out and, to me, it’s not customer service-oriented.” That’s why the Arvada Clerk’s Office is so popular for passports, she said. “Our customer service is second to none, and clearly the word has spread

ductive month in the history of the Arvada’s passport services. However, the increased passport traffic at City Hall has created some complications. “We continue to analyze our process in order to minimize disruption for staff and citizens alike,” Rush said. “The City Clerk’s office obviously has many other duties besides processing passports, and it has become more and more challenging to meet those responsibilities while serving passport applicants. Given that this generates revenue for the city, we’ve made the decision to hire a full-time person whose primary responsibility will be processing passports, which will certainly alleviate some of the pressure on other staff.” In 2016, the passport application process generated $199,145 in revenue for the city. In the 14 years, it has generated $917,223. Revenue comes from a $25 processing fee and a $10 photo fee.

Heather and Robert McDonald show off swag received from the City of Arvada for being the 30,000th passport application customer. COURTESY PHOTO that Arvada is the place to come for friendly, efficient, fast service.” Rush also has noticed an increase in international travel overall. When a passport became required for travel to Mexico in 2007, the Arvada office also saw an uptick in applications going from 1,030 in 2006 to 1,811 in 2007.

The biggest year-after-year jump though, occurred from 2015 to 2016. The clerk’s office saw an increase of 2,738 passport applications from 3,623 in 2015 to 6,361 in 2016. In the first three months 2017, the City Clerk’s Office has filed 2,139 applications. Of that, 857 were filed in January, making it the most pro-

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Tea, sandwiches, fruit and a variety of puff pastries and cookies were on the menu for the more the 160 people who attended the 13th annual High Tea for Seniors, which celebrated those 90 years and over on March 18, at the Apex Community Recreation Center. The event is put on by the City of Arvada Festivals Commission. “It’s so fun to see so many vibrant older people,” said Pauleta Oehlerking, 76, who was the guest of her 96-year-old friend. “This is how I want to be when I grow up.”

More than 160 people attended the annual High Tea for Arvadans over the age of 90

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Kody Plavnicky pours hot water for members at the table. She attended the High Tea with her grandmother.

Helen Meiresonne, 96, was accompanied by her friend Darlene Sallee.

Joan Talkin was one of 160 attendees at the annual High Tea celebrating residents over 90.

Pauleta Oehlerking accompanied her friend, Gene Zuber, 96, to the Saturday afternoon tea.

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Doogie doo an increasing problem at Arvada parks The forgotten poop is causing health concerns

Orange flags mark files of dog poop that were not picked up near the northeast corner of W. 58th Ave. and Wadsworth Blvd.

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An increased amount of dog poop left in Arvada parks has authorities talking stricter fines for residents who don’t pick up after their animals. “People just aren’t picking up their dog poop anymore,” said Jeremiah Schoepflin, animal management officer with the Arvada Police Department. “It’s a health concern and we need to nip it in the bud, so we don’t have what’s happening in Evergreen.” In Evergreen, hundreds of pounds of forgotten dog poop have caused health and safety issues at the Elk Meadow Dog Park Off-leash Area. Matt Robbins, community connections manager for Jeffco Open Space, said that park rangers have watched dog waste pile up at the park at an alarming rate. The dog waste is contributing to elevated levels of E.coli and other pathogens near and around the area. That, compounded with the loss of vegetation and soil erosion that would otherwise help filter the bacteria from the waste, is causing the majority of park to close starting April 4 for a large restoration project. In Arvada, Schoepflin reported an increased rate of dog poop in several parks throughout the city. A one-block

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area in Ralston Central Park had 82 piles of forgotten poop. Over 700 piles were marked with orange flags in three different Arvada parks. Arvada’s City Manager Mark Deven said currently, anyone seen not cleaning up after their dog in an Arvada park would likely just receive a stern warning, “but we are starting to look at issuing citations.” Deven added that just greater awareness in Arvada to the poo problem would be helpful. Not only is not picking up dog poop in public against the Arvada municipal code, it is also a health risk to humans and other animals. “The first thing people need to understand is feces is feces,” said Jim Rada, environmental health services director for Jeffco Public Health. “It’s waste and it will contain not just waste material but also microorgan-

isms and some can be pathogenic. Leaving that in the environment could create potential risk of passing those pathogens to human beings and animals and make them sick.” Rada said a misconception people have is they believe waste just breaks down and goes away. While that is true for wild animals, it is not true about domesticated dog waste. “Accumulated dog feces when it get washed into water ways with storms can pollute our surface waters,” Rada said. “It’s very important that people understand how important it is to pick up after their animal.” Schoepflin said that in Arvada, there has been an increased amount of poop near the water supply at Ralston Creek where runoff can occur. Industrial lawn mowers operated by city parks workers also run over unmarked forgotten poop, breaking it up into dust in the

air, which creates breathing hazards for those in the parks. This is not the first time the city has dealt with the issue. One year ago in March, Arvada City Council and city staff gathered together to pick up more than 600 piles of dog poop on the southeast corner of the lawn at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. Then, the city launched a “Clean Up After Your Dog” campaign, encouraging dog owners to be responsible citizens and dog owners and pick up and properly dispose of their dogs’ poop. Trash bins and doggie bag stations are installed around the sculpture park and all parks in Arvada, making it easier for residents to use when walking their pooches. “It really is the responsibility of the dog owner to clean up the waste from their animal,” Rada said. “It’s irresponsible for people to think that someone else will pick up after their dog.” Since residents have not gotten better about cleaning up after their dogs, the city is taking the consequences of being caught in the act up a notch. While Arvada is not close to closing any parks, city police will be increasing ticketing for those who don’t pick up after their dogs. A fine in violation of the municipal code requiring dog poop to be picked up on public land can yield a fine up to $2,650 and/or six months in jail. “We don’t want to write tickets,” Schoepflin said. “We just want people to take responsibility for their animals.”

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Youth suicide issue brings community together BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the spring of 2002, Ken Wiig’s 17-year-old daughter died by suicide. The teen had musical talents, was organized and got good grades. But she took her life just days after she had enrolled in classes at the Community College of Denver. Wiig now serves as a board member for the Second Wind Fund, a nonprofit based in Lakewood that has a reach of 21 Colorado counties to help children and youth who are at risk of suicide. Stacie Amaya’s 13-year-old son be-

came depressed by the end of his fifthgrade year. The family struggled for the next few years to keep him on track academically and emotionally. By the eighth grade, he was hurting himself at school. “Something has to give,” said Amaya said, a single parent of three who also balances a job and college courses. “We, as parents, can’t keep doing this on our own.” Amaya and Wiig were featured speakers at a public forum to discuss the mental health and emotional wellness of youth in Jeffco schools. The forum was sponsored by a partnership be-

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tween the Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden and Together Colorado, a nonprofit with a network of 200 schools, clergy and faith leaders that works to bring change through community organizing. About 170 people attended the March 13 meeting. Most were members of the church, but the crowd also included school board representatives, teachers, students and local elected officials. “Suicide does not discriminate,” said Jon Widmier, director of student services at Jeffco Public Schools. Know what is going on with the youth in your life, he added. “Be involved with your family, your neighbors, your kids.” Prevention is always on the forefront when dealing with the topic of suicide among youth, Widmier said, but nowadays, there are many good things also happening with intervention. To attest to this, Lisa Ritchie, principal of Lakewood High School, spoke on the importance of school community and Lakewood’s various 50-plus clubs and activities that encourage student involvement. Jen Byrne, Golden High School’s instructional coach and head coach for cross-country and track, along with students and brothers Jordan and Zach Fehrn described the effectiveness of the school’s Sources of Strength program. Sources of Strength is a universal high school suicide prevention program in about 40 U.S. states and Canada. Peer-led social networks drive

LEARN MORE ABOUT RESOURCES The Jefferson Unitarian Church and Together Colorado hosted a forum on March 13 titled “It’s Time to Talk: Mental Health and Emotional Wellness at School.” Many area resources are available for families coping with a youth who may be struggling with his or her mental health and/or emotional wellness, Here are the local nonprofits represented at the forum. • Second Wind Fund, Inc.: 720-962-0706, www. thesecondwindfund.org • SPHERE Education: 303-324-0155, www. sphereeducation.com • Jeﬀerson Center for Mental Health: 303-4250300, www.jcmh.org the program. At Golden High School, about 75 students — freshman to seniors — are involved, Byrne said. And for every one of those students, the program is much more than something to do that looks good on a college application, said Jordan Fehrn, who, along with his brother Zach, is a peer leader for the program. The program is fun, and above all, rewarding, the brothers said. “It’s about being able to bring hope into kids’ lives who may need it,” Jordan Fehrn said. “We’re creating a positive attitude throughout the high school.”

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wrote last week about the “Hollow Person,” who completeness as a person — their relative proximity to the Best Self — is dependent on their willingness to put forth maximum effort. Before I proceed with the role of teachers and coaches in this process, however, I feel it necessary to dispel a couple of myths about effort. The first myth I’d like to dispel is what I call the “Myth of Today,” as in, “I tried really hard … today.” Allow me to illustrate. This past weekend my family and I went to see the Ralston Valley High School production of “The Little Mermaid”, and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Let me tell you, it is really amazing

what high school kids pull off. The songs, the music for the orchestra, the emotions expected of the actors — these are things that were conceived of and created for adults, grown up people with years of training. That schools attempt some of this stuff is just a little insane … but completely entertaining. And not just because the cute clarinet player shares a last name with yours truly… Anyway, imagine how effective such a performance would be if the lead actors showed up the night of the performance and “tried really hard,” but didn’t have their lines memorized and didn’t know their songs and didn’t know where they were supposed to be

on stage. “Trying really hard”, in most walks of life, is of almost no use at all unless you try hard on a sustained, focused basis over many weeks, months or years. And you hear this all the time in schools: “Johnny, how’d you do on your test?” “Oh, man, I really tried hard to do my best.” “Really? So how much have you been studying for the last four weeks?” “Well, like, I spent three hours on this stuff last night.” “And didn’t I see a drool puddle on your desk after class a couple days ago?”… SEE ALCORN, P13

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Challenging food factoids to chew on ALCHEMY

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arch is National Nutrition Month, and in my recent work for an organization that provides nutritional counseling, I learned a lot about healthy eating, weight loss and wellness and, no, my extensive knowledge about losing weight is not just from decades of back-andforth dieting. In this world of gaslighting and alternative nutrition facts, there are a lot of myths about healthy eating that have been perpetuated by popular culture or trendy diet plans … not that I personally pay attention to what’s popular or trendy, you understand. But seriously, did you know that we’re supposed to eat carbs? That’s right, our bodies

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Change ‘for the better’ Regarding the March 9 article ‘Evolution Continues in Olde Town Arvada.’ My family moved to Arvada in1958 and parking was an issue even back then. Even though Arvada’s population was only about 14,000, you could purchase everything you needed in Olde Town. Two car dealerships, drug/pharmacies, a bank, groceries, insurance, barber/hair salons, lumber/hardware, furniture, clothes, bakery, as well as the city hall and police department, were located within a few blocks of each other. The fire that destroyed the Metz Lumber Company building left an empty lot and it was used for parking for years. It is now where the water feature is located. The new parking lot structure should help alleviate the parking problem. My favorite store was the Arvada Bakery, which is now the Rheinlander Bakery. It was owned by Joseph Buergisser. I went to school with his daughter, Judy. We would stop in and get a tasty treat from time to time. Olde Town Arvada has changed through the years and I think for the better. It is more family-oriented with the farmers’ market, water fountains, library and family events. Thomas J. Lofland, Arvada

need carbohydrates to work correctly, including proper brain function (which might explain a lot to those of you who’ve been around when I’m on a diet). Here are some other myth-busters of what I thought I knew: Don’t eat potatoes. Fake news! Potatoes themselves are not fattening – which is great news for a girl who grew up in the San Luis Valley and loves her some potatoes. It’s when we embellish by slathering on the butter and sour cream that we add a lot of calories. (I will have to work on this one.) We’ll gain weight if we eat after 8 p.m.

Who is protecting the general welfare? Republicans hate Obamacare because it takes money from the wealthy to assist Americans who need help obtaining decent medical care. They think less fortunates should stand on their own two feet and fend for themselves. That’s the Ameri-

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can way. Government help is “socialism” and socialism is bad. That’s why they also try to unravel Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security. Why is such “socialism” bad? Because it exacts too high a price from individuals and corporations. They must share their wealth with others in ways that reap them no particular benefit. But do we not all benefit from stable, strong and safe communities? Of course, we do. Indeed, our constitution recognized this by giving Congress “the power to provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.” Republicans love to spend ever increasing billions on defense, but cry foul when it comes to spending billions on the general welfare of the people. General welfare certainly includes the good health of all people in our communities. Thousands have clamored at town hall meetings throughout the

country for Republicans to keep their hands off Obamacare. But neither Trump nor Republicans will listen. What can you expect when Trump and Senate Republicans filled so many cabinet positions with millionaires and billionaires? These are not people who need assistance to get health care. When the wealthy run the government, the common man has few good prospects. The wealthy ensure the government serves their interests, as recent government bailouts for banks and companies and a rash of deregulation establishes. (Heaven forbid coal companies should be prohibited from polluting public waterways!) But who is looking after the general welfare? Not this president and not this Congress. Peter F Munger, Arvada Say no to SB61 I wanted to speak out against Senate Bill 61. This Senate bill pretends it is about equality for all students. But equality is not in treating everyone the same, but rather treating everyone dif-

ferently, according to their needs. This bill ignores our state’s chronic underfunding of schools. It blatantly dodges the civil rights disaster of our school funding situation in Colorado. Our schools are underfunded by almost a billion dollars, and the state plans to cut more. TABOR laws are creating a disaster, and the state is failing to take the mess to the public for help. Pushing this bill forward, that pits schools against one another in competition for the meager resources at hand, is unconscionable. This is the beginning of a DeVoss-style school voucher disaster, and it must be cut off at the knees before more children are harmed, and more of their civil rights

violated. Please oppose Senate Bill 61. Many Colorado charters have failed to demonstrate a willingness to be accountable to parents and community stakeholders, but democracy and public education demand both. These charter school funding schemes, without checks and balances, are wrong for public schools and do nothing to help our most vulnerable students. Please contact your senator today, and help him or her understand that we do not want DeVoss-style programs in Colorado’s already struggling school systems. Amalthea Aelwyn, Wheat Ridge

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After years of living in Germany and California, Marion’s family settled in Arvada, CO in 1971. Marion loved the sunshine, reading, history, volunteering, traveling, gardening, playing piano and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Marion is survived by her son, David (Kathryn) Dinges of Dana Point, CA, and his two daughters Andrea Dinges and Alexandria (Matt)

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Gail passed away at her home in Surry county, Virginia on Feb 8, 2017 after losing 5 year battle with cancer. Gail was born in Wheatrigde Colorado and graduated from Arvada High School in 1988. She spent 5 years in the Navy. At the time of her passing she was working at the College of William and Mary, Virginia. Gail is survied by her husband Scott, her children James, Kayla, Natalie and Troy of Virginia, her mother Ruth Cyrus, brother Daniel of Arvada and sister Nancy Marlatt of KITZMAN

Nesselroad and greatgrandchildren Arabella and Adelaide Nesselroad ; daughter Kristine Serrano of Arvada, CO, and her children Gabe and Sofia Serrano; daughter Susanne (Greg) Thwaites of Windsor, CO, and her children William and Sarahbeth Thwaites; and son Martin (Monika) Dinges of Boulder, CO and his children Weston and Katelyn Dinges, and Marion’s former husband William Dinges of Lafayette, CO. Marion is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Clara Molander. A service of remembrance will be held at a later date in April.

Wyoming. Preceded in Death by her Father Lee and sister Tamela Cyrus. There will be a memorial service at Arvada United Methodist Church on March 27 at 1 pm at 6750 Carr st. Inurenment will take place in July at a later date at Crown Hill. In lieu of flowers, Make Donation to Aravda United Methodist Church or to the Colorado Cat society in memory of Gail Conner

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Do you really think the secret of Peyton Manning’s success was that he “tried really hard” on game day? NO! His secret was that he was trying real hard on Feb. 17 (or any other meaningless day in the off season) to study film, and do physical therapy to heal, and work on footwork and study his playbook. To use our Hollow Person, if you spend three months at 70 percent,

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Myth! According to the Registered Dietitian Nutritionists where I worked, there is no “magic time” to stop eating at night (also good news to a person whose circadian rhythm regular misses a few beats) as long as I’m not eating too many calories during the day. Oh … well, there’s that. Health foods are better for us. Alternative fact! And just how do we define “health food,” anyway? So-called health foods – such as granola with added sugar, for example – can be just as high in calories, fat, and salt as other foods, and are often more expensive. Just because they call themselves health foods doesn’t mean they really are. We all need to drink eight glasses of water each day. Myth! Drinking eight

inflection in her speech was flawless, she altered the written music so that it better communicated humor and attitude to the audience, and the way she interacted with the audience from the stage was like a seasoned, mature professional. She truly made it look effortless. Which, of course, it couldn’t be. It is simply that she knew her role so well, had studied it so much, that she was able to improvise off of it to play the crowd better. Jazz musicians, who spend most of their lives improvising, call the process “woodshedding,” or “sheddin’”, based on an old image of

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glasses of water is overrated. The actual amount of water you should drink is based on your age, gender, weight and activity level. Fresh foods are always healthier than frozen/canned foods. Gaslighting! Because fresh foods may lose nutrients while sitting in the grocery store (or your refrigerator), both canned and frozen vegetables can be good choices. Frozen foods are usually flash-frozen shortly after harvest and retain the most nutrients possible. Canned foods are often processed quickly and retain most of their nutrients. The lesson in all of this? Not everything you are asked to believe is actually true. Examine nutrition labels for yourself, and research sources you can trust, with science that backs them up. Truth is never overrated.

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or Mark Albrecht, the key to running a business with his wife on a daily basis is for each to know their strengths and weaknesses. “One of the things that I think is critical is to allow the other to lead in their sweet spot, what they’re good at,” he said. Kim, for instance, is exceptional at social media. Mark focuses on longrange planning issues. “I like to think and look ahead and plan ahead,” he said. The Albrechts own Cream City Market, which they run out of their Littleton home. The business revolves around selling a regional delicacy from their home state of Wisconsin — cheese curds — the solid parts of curdled milk. Before starting Cream City Market, Mark worked in industrial sales and Kim worked at a music conservatory. But they’re not alone in going into business together. Small business researcher Glenn Muske of North Dakota State University has estimated that around one in 10 households owns a family-run business. Jeremy and Katherine Yurek of Wheat Ridge also started a home-based business together. Katherine agrees with Mark Albrecht that letting each partner focus on what they’re good at is key. “He’s way more organized than I am,” she says of her husband, Jeremy, her business partner at Baba and Pop’s Pierogi. While he handles buying supplies and most of the production of their products, she concentrates on online sales, marketing, press and booking events. Baba and Pop’s, started as a food truck by Jeremy five years ago, is based around recipes for pierogi, filled Eastern European dumplings, handed down by his Polish immigrant greatgrandparents. The name, Baba and Pop’s, pays homage to them. The business has since expanded into online sales. “It was his idea that you couldn’t really find great pierogi in Denver,” Katharine said. Gwen and Patrick McCarroll, who own Java Jam Cafe, Restaurant and Guitar Bar at the Lincoln RTD Station in Lone Tree, also split up the work. Gwen handles the front-of-house operations, with Patrick taking the back-of-house duties as well as keeping the books. But for the McCarrolls, the best advice is to get help. “Don’t try to do everything yourself like we do,” Patrick said. “Because

Gwen and Patrick McCarroll own Java Jam Cafe, Restaurant and Guitar Bar in Lone Tree. Their advice for couples going into business together is to hire help.

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TIPS FOR FAMILY-RUN BUSINESSES Careerbuilder.com has some advice for families considering going into business together: Put everything in writing Spelling things out from the start prevents misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and fights because the written documents serve as a point of reference. Details include what each person’s specific tasks and responsibilities are, how decisions are made, how compensation will be determined and what the business’ long-term goals and succession plan are. Treat people fairly When it comes to managing family members, small business leaders often fall prey to extremes. They may fail to hold their relatives to the same high standards as other employees, or they may push too hard and be overly

critical. Either scenario sets the stage for resentment and discord. Prioritize communication While frequent, prompt communication should be a priority at any small company, it is especially vital at a family business. Undiscussed problems run the risk of causing damage both in and out of the office. Leave work at the office Don’t let your small business get in the way of enjoying time with loved ones outside the workplace. Constantly “talking shop” takes away from nurturing other aspects of your relationship. Try a no-business-atthe-dinner-table rule, cheer on a beloved baseball team together, or simply catch a movie that makes you both laugh. And don’t forget to give each other space.

you’re going to get tired.” Java Jam has several employees, but Patrick said he and Gwen are almost always there. Java Jam combines a coffee shop, a bar and a small music venue, and the McCarrolls play in their own duo, Power of Two. “We wanted to have a place where musicians could come and play,” Gwen said. The McCarrolls had been in business together before opening Java Jam three years ago. They owned a construction company, and Gwen had the previous experience of helping run a coffee shop in Syracuse, New York. Having a relationship that is already on solid ground is essential for running a family business, Kim Albrecht said. “The same things that apply to your personal relationship can translate into a business relationship,” she said. “And that can be good or bad.”

Mark and Kim Albrecht of Littleton own Cream City Market. Their advice to couples going into business together is to let each other specialize in what they are good at. KYLE HARDING

Katherine Yurek said she and Jeremy sometimes butt heads when setting goals for the business. “We argue and we bicker,” she said, “but we easily get over it.” Running a business means that couples will spend a lot of time together. The McCarrolls, who live across the street from Java Jam, spend nearly every moment together. The Albrechts spent a lot of time together even before they started Cream City Market. They share hobbies and have the same group of friends. “That set us up to succeed with this,” Mark said. Being together is part of the appeal to Katharine Yurek. Before moving back to the Denver area from Nashville, Tennessee, Jeremy worked in the music industry. Katharine joined the business later after growing unhappy in her accounting career. “We saw each other only at night,”

CONTACT INFORMATION Cream City Market www.creamcitymarket.com Baba & Pops Pierogi www.babaandpops.com Java Jam Cafe, Restaurant & Guitar Bar www.javajamcafe.com she said. “Now we get to see each other all the time.” Though each couple acknowledges challenges in their businesses, it’s still what they want to be doing. “We knew it was going to be hard,” Patrick McCarroll said. “But we both had the same idea of what we want to have happen here.” For the Albrechts, the business allows them to chase their passion. “We love food,” Kim said. “So the fact that we sell a food product is fun.”

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Marathoning theater at the Arvada Center Three repertory shows connect in themes, characters and diversity

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First: “Bus Stop” WHEN: Through April 15 Second: “The Drowning Girls” WHEN: Through May 21 Final: “Waiting for Godot” WHEN: April 21 through May 20 PERFORMANCES: Thursday through Saturday - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday - 1 p.m. Sunday - 2 p.m. COST: $45 INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or www. arvadacenter.org

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A lot of life is spent waiting — waiting for people to arrive or depart, for things to happen, or for answers to be made clear. This spring at the Arvada Center, the three repertory shows all examine characters waiting — for a bus to make it through a snowstorm in Kansas, for a deadly husband to arrive, and for meaning. “There’s this great theme we explore in all our plays this spring,” said Geoffrey Kent, an actor and director in the spring shows. “Not only waiting for something to happen, but what people do when they’re waiting.” “Bus Stop” runs at the Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through April 15. “The Drowning Girls” also runs through May 21, followed by Samuel Becket’s classic, “Waiting for Godot,” which runs April 21 through May 20. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 1 p.m. on Wednesday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Written by William Inge, “Bus Stop” tells the story of eight weary travelers forced to spend a night in Grace’s Diner in Kansas, because of a blizzard that has closed down the road. In “The Drowning Girls,” written by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson and Daniela Vlaskalic, based on true events, three women take back their voices and stories after being killed by the same twisted man. “There are lots of plays where men play a lot of characters, but you don’t see as many with women,” said director Lynne Collins. “These women didn’t have voices at the time of these murders, so we’re interested in showing how and why they became victims.” And in Becket’s “Waiting for Godot,” two men are trapped in a kind of absurdist limbo as they wait for the unseen Godot to arrive. “People may think they know this play, but many don’t know the full work,” said Sam Gregory, who is in

Same actress, different story. Emily Van Fleet plays Cherie in “Bus Stop” and Alice in “The Drowning Girls,” both running at the Arvada Center. Van Fleet is a member of the repertory group that has made the Arvada Center home this season. COURTESY PHOTO

“Bus Stop” and “Waiting for Godot.” “It’s an absurdist piece, so there’s a lot that’s not said, and some aspects that are really heavy, and others that just leave you laughing.” The 2016-2017 season is the first time the Center has taken a repertory approach to its plays, which means hiring an ensemble company of actors, directors and designers

who will put on all of the season’s productions. This leads to a lot of overlap — many of the actors are in two of the plays. All three shows run on the same stage, and there is even some performance overlap between “Bus Stop” and “The Drowning Girls,” and “The Drowning Girls” and “Waiting for Godot.” While this approach does provide

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et’s go fly a kite! The 16th-annual Arvada Kite Festival will take over the Stenger Sports Complex Sunday, April 2. Families attending the event can bring their own kite or purchase one there. There will also be a Kids Zone for children ages 3-18 with interactive games, a jumping castle, face painters, balloon artists and hamster balls. Professional kite flyers will also give demonstrations.

The annual Kite Festival is produced by the City of Arvada Festivals Commission. For more information visit www.arvadafestivals.com or call 720-898-7403. The City of Arvada’s Majestic View Nature Center is offering kite-making classes for children ages 4-10 in advance of the festival on March 31 and Saturday, April 1. The class costs $5 per person and includes all materials. Advance registration is required; call 720-898-7405.

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Xavier Bledsoe smiles and laughs as his kite flies, intertwining with another.

WHAT: 16th Annual Arvada Kite Festival WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2 WHERE: Stenger Sports Complex at W. 58th Avenue and Quail Street COST: Free WHAT: Kite-making class WHEN: 4-5 p.m. Friday, March 31; and 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, WHERE: Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada COST: $5 per person and includes all materials. Advance registration required, 720-898-7405.

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‘Stella and Lou’: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 24-25 and March 30-31, and at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. March 24-25 shows are in the Grace Theater; March 30-31 shows in the Carson Theater. Presented by Vintage Theatre. Call 303-444-7328 or go to www. thedairy.org for tickets and information. ‘The Nance’: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays through Sunday, April 2 at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. In the 1930s it was easy to play gay and dangerous to be gay. Call 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com for tickets. Free parking. Adult themes. ‘Stage Kiss’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday from March 24 to April 15 at The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver. A pay-what-youcan industry night planned for Thursday, April 6. Second show in Equinox Theatre Company’s ninth season. Tickets and information at www.EquinoxTheatreDenver. com.

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Healing Power of Music: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 at Lifetree Cafe, 5675 Field St., Arvada. “Unlocking the Mystery of Music: New Findings on How Music Heals and Relieves” features a filmed interview with Sarah Johnson, a neurologic music therapist. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.

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Kite Making Classes: 4-5 p.m. Friday, March 31; 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Assemble, decorate and take home your own sled kite. Then fly your kite at the Arvada Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2 at the Stenger Soccer Complex. Go to arvada.org/public-classes. ‘Damage’ Art Exhibit: open through February 2018 at Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, in the mezzanine near the library. Denver artist Sharon Brown’s exhibit features psychologically charged paint-

vehicles, dance lessons, and staff and students in period costumes. Go to www.rrcc.edu/WWI.

this week’s TOP FIVE Self-Defense Class: 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 27 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Two-hour ranger-designed program includes psychological and physical self-defense techniques. For ages 14 and up. Dress in comfortable workout attire and bring water. Bring weight lifting, biking or MMA gloves, if you have them. Do not eat a large meal before class. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

‘Hello, Dolly!’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March 24 to April 9 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Presented by the Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company. Call 303-987-7845, stop by the box office or go to www.Lakewood. org/LCCPresents for tickets. Evergreen Players presents ‘Enchanted April’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays from March 24 to April 15 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Under the wisteria vines and sunny skies, four women discover their true selves, rediscover romance and forge lasting friendships. Call 303674-4934 or go to www.evergreenplayers.org. ‘A Skull in Connemara’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays from March 24 to April 30 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Additional shows at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 9, 16 and 23. A raucous and unsettling comedy about death and dirt. Call 303-9353044 or go to minersalley.com.

Arvada After Dark: April Fool’s Prank War: 6-8 p.m. April 1 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Get your prankster on and bring your best tricks to help your team win the Prank War. For ages 11-18. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org to register.

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Seed Starting: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn to start plants from seed using scientifically proven methods. Class covers starting mixes, light, heat and water for the best germination rates as well as schedules, storage methods and seed packet information. Space is limited. Go to arvada.org/ public-classes. Seed Swap and Giveaway: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Bring unused or unwanted seed packets and see what is available to pick up. Go to arvada.org/ public-classes.

Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada,

Wine, Cheese Fundraiser: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at The Club at Rolling Hills, 15707 W. 26th Ave., Golden. Guest speaker is Jonah Werner. Business casual attire. Adults only. Learn how Young Life impacts the lives of kids in central Jefferson County. All proceeds benefit Young Life in Golden, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood and the surrounding areas. RSVP by March 31 at www.centraljeffco. younglife.org.

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Dark Night, Star Light: 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, March 24 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 6 and up. Enjoy a night of stargazing while exploring those shiny points of light. Presented by Mike Dempsey of Jefferson County Open Space. Register at arvada.org/public-classes.

Exploring Black Anger: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15 at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. The non-fiction book club of the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will read and discuss “Between the World and Me,” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Please have book read before meeting. The group also will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at a site in Littleton. Call Lynne at 303-9855128 for information and location.

Bee Keeping for Beginners: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn about housing, handling, harvesting, equipment, common problems, benefits and other questions. Bring a copy of Bee Keeping for Dummies and a note pad and pen. Registration required. Lunch provided by Busy Bee Farm. Reservations at 303-424-7979. Spring Break Fun: 1-4 p.m. March 27 (movie time); 1-4 p.m. March 28 (Lego play); 1-4 p.m. March 30 (movie time) at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. We’ll show movies and play with Legos. Open to all ages. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. Hands Dirty, Feet Wet: 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 28 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Nature playdate is open to all ages. Kids can build snow forts, climb on logs, jump stump to stump, balance rocks, and connect with their world. Visit arvada.org/publicclasses.

Fox Hollow Golf Season: The Men’s Club plans its spring tee off party at 5 p.m. March 31 at Den Restaurant, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. A new member orientation is at 8 a.m. April 1 at the Den. Fox Hollow based CGA members are welcome to play in the club’s first 2017 tournament scheduled April 15. Go to fhmgc.org. Mile High Dowsers: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Learn about dowsing with the Mile High Dowsers. This month, Jennifer Newton leads beginning dowsing, and Bo Hanson leads practical dowsing. Hank Innerfeld shares Perspectives for 2017. Go to www. milehighdowsers.org. World War I Day: Thursday, April 6, at Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood campus. A free community event to commemorate World War I. Activities are free and include Vaudeville shows, a speakeasy, museum exhibits, historical guest speakers, re-enactments of trench warfare, presentations from academic departments, a display of 1920s

rear entrance (across the street from Beau Jo’s restaurant). Contact Gertrude at 303-902-6794. Fun with Animals: 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays in March at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 3-6 years. Learn about coyotes, beavers, bugs and fish. Use books, stories, crafts and games. Sign up at arvada.org/public-classes.

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Immune 101: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Keeping your immune system fed with proper nutrition will ensure that your body is ready to handle whatever comes its way. Class is free. Call Kate Sheets at 303-4230990. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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From March 10-12, the National Western Stock Show Complex in Denver hosted more than 150 events for thousands of horses and horse lovers alike during the 2017 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo. Throughout the weekend, nine arenas and event spaces simultaneously hosted horse-related clinics and events. Classes regarding riding, training, carriage driving and equine health were discussed at length. Among the 45 clinicians, favorites included Colorado-based horse trainers Julie Goodnight, Justin Dunn and Cody Harrison. Many classes included a “Ride with the Experts” portion, in which people could bring their horses to be personally evaluated and worked with as an audience watched and took note of the new skillset being learned. Some classes were small clinics focused on specific skills that featured several riders and audience members. Some of these classes included controlling a horse’s speed

or loading a horse into a trailer. Justin Dunn, from Guffey, Colorado, taught a clinic about how to establish clear communication with a horse. “Never use fear or pain to force a horse to submit,” Dunn said. “We ask the horse to consistently stay the same. We give him every opportunity to understand what we are asking… We want them to quietly respond to the questions we are asking.” Julie Goodnight, of Poncha Springs, Colorado, taught a class called “Tips on how to ride til’ you’re 90.” “Riding is not something you will ever stop learning,” Goodnight said. “You will never know everything there is to know about the sport.” Other events herded larger crowds to the event arena. The Mane Event, a crowd pleaser music and light spectacle focusing on the diverse ability of the horse, drew crowds for all three nights. Many audience members and potential new horse owners attended the Comeback Challenge, a competition that showcased rescue horses after they received professional training. The rescue horses were later auctioned to new homes.

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March 23, 2017M

SPORTS After 17 seasons coaching Ralston Valley’s boys basketball team Mitch Conrad, right, retired last week. Chris Braketa, left, a Pomona High School graduate and math teacher at Ralston Valley will take over the helm of guiding the Mustangs’ program. DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Changing of the guard for RVHS boys basketball BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — Mitch Conrad has retired as Ralston Valley’s boys basketball coach after 17 years at the helm of the program. Conrad coached basketball for 28 years with assistant positions at Standley Lake, Pomona and Arvada West before starting up Ralston Valley’s hoops program when the school opened in 2000. He finished with a 293-133 coaching record at Ralston Valley. “Twenty-eight years is quite awhile. I wanted to spend more time with my family,” Conrad said. “It’s been a big commitment. Basketball is year-round anymore. That was one of the biggest things.” Ralston Valley announced last week that Chris Braketa has been hired to replace Conrad. Braketa, a 1999 Pomona graduate, is a math teacher at Ralston Valley and was an assistant coach for a handful of years under Conrad. “He (Braketa) is just an excellent person,” Ralston Valley principal Gavan Goodrich said. “Whenever we are filling (coaching) positions here we want to find the best people. If you can combine a coach with a great teacher it’s great for kids.” Braketa had his promising playing career cut short by injuries. He missed half of his junior year at Pomona after tearing his ACL the summer before his junior season. His college career included stops at South Dakota School of Mines

and Colorado School of Mines. However, Braketa suffered a pair of fractures in his back twice that eventually ended his playing career. Besides an assistant for a period under Conrad, Braketa has been doing some coaching for B&B Basketball Academy with his brotherin-laws Michael and Stephen Bahl. Braketa’s sister-in-law is Amy Bahl, who just coached Evergreen’s girls program to the school’s first girls basketball state championship. “I think it’s a good opportunity now, especially with all the feeder programs I’ve been doing getting to know the kids and coaches,” Braketa said. “The freshman class this year was really good. We’ve got some good sophomores and we’ll have some good senior leadership next year.” Conrad leaves the program after finishing third in the Class 5A Jeffco League this past season with a 14-11 overall record. The Mustangs won their opening round playoff game before losing to eventual state runner-up George Washington in the second round. In his coaching career, Ralston Valley won six league championships, had four Final 4 appearances, played in two 4A state championship games and won the 2003 4A state title. Conrad was also honored as the Jeffco Boys Coach of the Year. Conrad will continue to teach at Ralston Valley. “Hopefully that we always played hard and teams always had to play

their best to beat us,” Conrad said when ask how is program would like to be remembered under his guidance. “We always expected teams to play their best against us to make us our best.” While Conrad had a number of great players over the years, Nick Fazekas and Pierce Hornung are the most memorable. Fazekas was a three-time Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year at University of Nevada after leading the Mustangs to the state title in 2003. Fazekas had stays in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers. He is currently playing professionally in Japan. Hornung is another Conrad prodigy that had an outstanding career at the college level. Hornung spent four years at Colorado State University and is currently an assistant coach with CSU’s basketball program. “Mitch clearly built one of the elite programs in the state,” said Ralston Valley athletic director Jim Hynes, who actually hired Conrad. Hynes believes Braketa will have a long and successful run as Ralston Valley’s basketball coach as Conrad had during his time. “He (Braketa) has big shoes to fill, but I think he will do a terrific job,” Goodrich added. Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco coverage, go online at CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS Kynlee Post, soccer, junior, Arvada West: She scored the game’s only goal in the Wildcats’ 1-0 win over Golden on March 15. Noah Mitchell, baseball, junior, Golden: He had five RBI on two hits in three at-bats in the 10-0 win over Conifer on

March 16. Kegan Hufford, lacrosse, sophomore, Lakewood: In a 20-7 Tigers’ triumph over ThunderRidge on March 15, Hufford scored five goals and was credited with two assists. Christian Cedillo, baseball, senior,

D’Evelyn: He went 3-for-3 with four runs batted in and stole a base in the 11-1 triumph over Berthoud on March 14. Kyle Cisneros, senior, baseball, Jefferson: Cisneros had a double, triple and two home runs in the Saints’ 6-4 victory over Mitchell on March 18.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are five athletes named from south 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

Basketball all-stars will put on a show

t turns out the Colorado high school basketball season is not over, as 20 area players have made it to The Show. There will be four games this year in The Show, which is an all-star showcase set for OVERTIME March 25 at Metro State University in Denver. The 1A-3A girls contest will start at 2:30 p.m. followed by the 1A-3A boys game at 4 p.m. The Top 20 girls game will tip off at 5:30 p.m. and the Top 20 boys game is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Top 20 Jim Benton games feature primarily 4A and 5A players. Golden’s Adam Thistlewood, Jake Belknapp of Mountain Vista and Kaison Hammonds of ThunderRidge will be on the Blue Top 20 boys team. The Top 20 boys White team includes Sam Masten of Rock Canyon and is coached by the Jaguars’ Kent Grams. Cherry Creek’s Chris Curneen will be one of the coaches for the Blue Top 20 girls team. The roster of the Blue team includes Ashley Madden, of Pomona, Sydney Mech, of Cherry Creek, Jaela Richardson, M of Cherry Creek, Jana Van Gytenbeek, C of Cherry Creek, Ashley Van Sickle, of t Ralston Valley, and Autumn Watts, of C Highlands Ranch. The Top 20 girls White team will feature Camilla Emsbro, of Lakewood, Kylie Jimenez, of Horizon and Tommie Olson, of Highlands Ranch. Benjamin Hawkins, of Faith Christian, Robert Williams, of Sheridan, and Will Willis, of Lutheran, are on the 1A-3A boys White team. Haylee Shaklee, of Lutheran, Hristina Geraskova, of Faith Christian, and Faith Barela, of Sheridan, will play on the 1A-3A girls team. Terrell Davis to speak Castle View’s Gridiron Club has lined up former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis to speak at the “Back the Cats” program scheduled for Aug. 18. Davis, the Super Bowl XXXII Most Valuable Player, will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 5, and he follows ex-Colorado State football coach Sonny Lubick, who was featured at the Castle Rock community event last summer. CVGC President Charles Oster said, “We believe this is something not just for our program but the entire community of Castle Rock.” Information can be obtained by contacting Farah Oster at 720-445-1615.

A look at the rankings Late this month, spring breaks for the Douglas County, Littleton, Jefferson County, Adams 12 and Cherry Creek school districts will slow sports activities between local teams. So it might be time to look at the CHSAANow.Com polls to see which area teams are featured in the March 20 rankings. In the Class 5A baseball poll, Rocky SEE BENTON, P23

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WRESTLING

Coaches and athletic directors across Jefferson County have voted for their choices for the 2016-17 All Conference 5A wrestlers. Arvada-area wrestlers on the list include:

First Team Wyatt Yapoujian, 106 lbs., Pomona Cody Fatzinger, 126 lbs., Arvada West Theorius Robison, 132 lbs., Pomona Estevan Maldonado, 138 lbs., Arvada

West Jason Romero, 160 lbs., Pomona Nolan Krone, 170 lbs., Pomona Uriah Vigil, 182 lbs., Pomona Angelo Arellano, 220 lbs., Pomona Brandon Micale, 285 lbs., Pomona Second Team Mitchell Romero, 106 lbs., Arvada West Collen Bauernschmidt, 120 lbs.,

Ralston Valley Dayton Marvel, 132 Dayton Marvel, 132 Arvada West Bode Marvel, 145 lbs., Arvada West Xavier Herrera, 152 lbs., Pomona Doug Mills, 195 lbs., Pomona Conrad Deherrera-Brooks, 220 lbs., Arvada West Honorable Mention Cole Brown, 113 lbs., Arvada West

Zane Shorey, 112 lbs., Ralston Valley Anthony Gallegos, 120 lbs., Arvada West Brandan Taylor, 126 lbs., Pomona Kiesin Adams, 138 lbs., Ralston Valley Colton Frost-Bryant, 145 lbs., Ralston Valley Issa Grimes, 152 lbs., Ralston Valley Elijah Olson, 170 lbs., Arvada West Gavin McCurry, 285 lbs., Arvada West

SPORTS NEWS IN A HURRY Arvada City Championships The Arvada City Championships, March 18, at Jeffco Stadium, saw both the Pomona boys and girls teams get the victory. Semaya Johnson finished first in 100yard dash, second in 200-yard dash, first in 100- yard hurdles, and was on the winning 4X200 relay for Pomona Pomona boys were also speedy, sweeping the podium in the 100-yard dash, and taking first and second in the 200. The Panther’s Jeremy Gonzalez was the fastest of the bunch in both races. The Pomona boys relay teams also

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Bid documents may also be obMiscellaneous items include connections to Hearing thereon will be held before the Board of governmental Agreement Concerning the ImpleADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS tained at the office of the City Engineer upon existing facilities, traffic control, sewer main fitAdjustment on April 11, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., Munimentation of an “E911” “Emergency Telephone Sealed bids for the construction of City of payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundtings, remove and replacement of fences and cipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, when and Service” (Ordinance No. 4586) Arvada Project No. 15-SR-04, Project Title Star able. gates, and other appurtenances. where you may speak at the hearing. Additional Ordinance 4587: An Ordinance Approving an Acres and Oberon Acres Sanitary Sewer ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be information can be obtained from the ComMain Installation, and Project No. 16-SR-01, ITEMS OF WORK ARE: the City of Arvada and the Leyden Water Disfamiliar with the current City of Arvada Enginmunity Development Department or written comProject Title 2016 Open Cut Sanitary Sewer 600 LF CIPP for 6” VCP eering Code of Standards and Specificatrict Regarding Amendment to the 1974 Distribments may be filed therewith no later than 8 Main Replacement, will be received at the of49,640 LF CIPP for 8” VCP utor’s Contract tions for the Design and Construction of days prior to the hearing. fice of the City Engineer until 10:00 a.m. on 3,054 LF CIPP for 10” VCP Ordinance 4588: An Ordinance Rezoning Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, CITY OF ARVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 and then publicly 974 EA Sewer Service Reconnections which will be combined with the Bid Documents Certain Land Within the City of Arvada, Arvada /s/ Kathy Drulard, Secretary opened and read aloud. Miscellaneous items include citizen notification, to form the Contract Documents for the Project. Self Storage, from City of Arvada P-1 (ProfesThe BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisetraffic control, and other appurtenances. sional Office) to PUD-BP (Planned Unit DevelA copy of the Standards may be obtained from Legal Notice No.: 46900 ment for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be the office of the City Engineer upon a non-reopment-Business/Professional), and Amending First Publication: March 23, 2017 Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, familiar with the current City of Arvada Enginfundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be nothe Official Zoning Maps of the City of Arvada, Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project eering Code of Standards and Specificatified when supplemental revisions and addiColorado, 9978 Ralston Road Publisher: Golden Transcript Drawings may be examined at the following tions for the Design and Construction of tions are available as they are adopted. The Wheat Ridge Transcript locations: Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, Standards are also available at no cost on the Legal Notice No.: 46899 and the Arvada Press City of Arvada Engineering Division which will be combined with the Bid Documents City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are First Publication: March 23, 2017 - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 to form the Contract Documents for the Project. responsible for keeping current their City of Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Public Notice Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com A copy of the Standards may be obtained from Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Publisher: Golden Transcript ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., the office of the City Engineer upon a non-reSpecifications. Wheat Ridge Transcript ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 fundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be noThe Project Engineer for this work is and the Arvada Press Sealed bids for the construction of City of Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com tified when supplemental revisions and addiRiley Pennington, at 720-898-7774. Arvada, Project No. 17-SR-02, Project Title Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at tions are available as they are adopted. The CITY OF ARVADA 2017 Trenchless Sewer Main Replacement, www.rockymountainbidsystem.com PUBLIC NOTICE Standards are also available at no cost on the Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer will be received at the office of the City EnginNo cost bid documents may be obtained at City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are eer until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5th, www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING responsible for keeping current their City of Legal Notice No.: 46862 2017 and then publicly opened and read aloud. March 16, 2017. Bid documents may also be The following variances from the Land DevelopArvada Engineering Code of Standards and First Publication: March 16, 2017 The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertiseobtained at the office of the City Engineer upon ment Code (LDC) have been requested: Specifications. Last Publication: March 30, 2017 ment for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundThe Project Engineer for this work is Publisher: Golden Transcript Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, able. VAR2017-0001, Tito Muniz, 15836 W. 74th Riley Pennington, at 720-898-7774. Wheat Ridge Transcript Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule, and the Project ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR Place, is requesting to construct a 1,274 square CITY OF ARVADA and the Arvada Press Drawings may be examined at the following ITEMS OF WORK ARE: foot attached garage that will be setback 6 feet Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer locations: 1,130 LF Furnish & Install 1 ½” from the side property line when the Saddle City of Arvada Engineering Division & 2” PVC Sanitary Sewer Force Main Brook Final Development Plan requires a minimLegal Notice No.: 46861 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 1,160 LF Furnish & Install 4” PVC Sanitary um side setback of 15 feet for this parcel. First Publication: March 16, 2017 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com VAR2017-0003, Devin Schade, 10621 W. 66th Sewer Services Last Publication: March 30, 2017 ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Avenue, is requesting to construct a six-foot tall 6,500 LF Furnish & Install 8” PVC Sanitary Publisher: Golden Transcript Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 privacy fence along Nelson Street that will be Sewer Gravity Main Wheat Ridge Transcript Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com setback approximately 28 inches from the front 1,780 LF Furnish & Install 10” PVC Sanitary and the Arvada Press Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at property line. However, section 6.5.8 of the Land Sewer Gravity Main

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