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Six questions with Chris Maunu Music educator, Grammy Music Educator semi-finalist
Chris Maunu is the director of choral studies at Arvada West High School and was recently named as a semifinalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award.
BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
How long have you been at Arvada West High and what do you do here? This is my 12th year at Arvada West. I’m the head choral director and I oversee 340 choral music students grades 9-12. I personally teach five classes and direct an extra curricular ensemble. We have a total of 10 performing choirs.
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What is your musical background and what got you into music? Since I was five years old with my first solo in my church program, “Away in a Manger,” I’ve always loved to sing. It’s been a passion of mine my whole life. I’m from South Dakota and I got an undergraduate degree in vocal music education and
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a master’s Degree in vocal performance. Then I moved out here to Colorado to start teaching. I taught one year at Manning Middle School and Dunstan Middle, shared between those two and then I came to Arvada West. You were recently named as one of 25 National Semi-finalists for the Grammy Music Educator Award. What do you think about that and how does it make you feel?
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It’s amazing. First of all, it’s really cool that the Grammys do this for music teachers. I think they realize that all the stars out on stage were at one time inspired by a music teacher. I’m really humbled and really excited. Any accolades that come my way are just a pure reflection of the students’ excellence and their dedication and passion. It’s not just a one-man show here. My initial nomination was anony-
mous, so who knows who it was. I wish someone would come forward so I can thank them. Why do you think music education is important? There’s so many incredible life skills that come out of being part of a music ensemble. The teamwork, the vulnerability — especially with singing. Singing is a very vulnerable activity because you create this sound
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from inside your body and share it for the world to hear and judge. So, if you watch a show like “American Idol,” they’re brutally difficult on the people that try out. It’s a really vulnerable thing. So, building that self-confidence through doing something vulnerable is huge. What does music add to an educational environment? You’ve heard the research of the value of music and increasing the other academic areas. That’s really important. But music was recently named nationally as a core subject, which I think is great — music for music’s sake alone.
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Personally, what is your favorite kind of music, artists or song? I’m kind of a nerd, but it’s choral music. If you open up my iPad, it’s literally thousands of choral pieces. But in terms of contemporary, I like singer/songwriter and people who can actually sing — whatever genre it is. Right now my favorite thing is there’s a broadway musical called “Dear Evan Hansen” — it won all the Tony’s. It’s awesome, awesome stuff.
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Preschoolers test toys
Goddard School hosts tenth weeklong event BY CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Arvada preschoolers spent a week in September testing the latest toy trends: interactive building blocks, colorful sand, squishy shapes and more. Children ages 6 years old and younger of The Goddard School, 14679 W 87th Pkwy., piloted toys made by popular brands, including Lakeshore Learning, Hape, Faber-Castell, K’NEX, Fat Brain Toys and Peaceable Kingdom, as part of the tenth Goddard School Preschooler-Approved Toy Test. Teachers observed and rated the toys on criteria including interactivity, skill development, creative inspiration, safety standards and cost. The children, along with those at a Goddard School location in Denver, voted on the top 10 preschooler-approved toys, which will be announced on Nov. 1.
Hannah B., 10 months, plays with a wobble busy ball at a toy testing day in September at The Goddard School, 14679 W 87th Pkwy., in Arvada. Teachers observed and documented the toys based on several criteria, including interactivity, skill development and creative inspiration. COURTESY PHOTO
Logan B., left, Jax L., both 3 years old, play with K’NEX building blocks at a toy testing day in late September at The Goddard School, 14679 W 87th Pkwy., in Arvada. The children will vote on their favorite preschooler-approved toys and the winners will be announced Nov. 1. COURTESY PHOTO PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
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Olde Town welcomes trick or treaters PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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ressed as The Beast, from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” Mike Bonnema accompanied his threeyear-old daughter, Kayla, (on the cover) in her gold Belle dress through the streets of Olde Town Arvada Friday, Oct. 27. Their family has made attending the Olde Town Trick or Treat Street a family tradition. Local businesses and the Olde Town community created a safe environment for Halloween fun at the annual Trick or Treat Street handing out candy to youngsters in costume.
Adults and children alike dressed up for Olde Town trick or treating.
Molly Hull Crawford, 9, dressed as a dead ghost bride for the trick or treat event.
Ali Luer hands out candy to trick or treaters outside Scrumptious during Olde Town Arvada’s Trick or Treat Street.
The Bennett family dressed as characters from the 80s hit movie “The Goonies” for Olde Town Arvada’s Trick or Treat Street. Businesses gave out candy to trick or treaters at the Friday evening event.
Olde Town Arvada was flooded with kids and adults in costume Oct 27.
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Arvada Police launch mobile site for teens STAFF REPORT
A new website to help students learn about the law, get safety tips and find help when needed has been launched by Arvada Police. Kidsncops.com is designed to function on a cell phone like an app, from drop down menus to telephone dialing functionality. This design enables students to access the site easily from their mobile devices. In May, Arvada Police convened a Youth Advisory Committee comprised of students from Arvada
high schools and asked them what they were most interested in knowing about. Students met in person and then provided feedback via email chats throughout the summer. The content on the site is a direct result of these conversations. “Our goal in creating this site was to provide important information to teens based on what they were telling us,” said Deputy Chief Link Strate, who oversaw the project. “We have seen printed versions of teen guides, but felt
and rules of the road when driving. The website gives healthy alternative activities under “Stuff to do in Arvada,” provides additional resources for more information and lists school resource officers and principals at each of the four Arvada high schools, as well as a link to other Jefferson County Schools. The website also invites feedback from students for future content and questions. “Our goal is to constantly add to and enhance the content based on student’s input,” Strate said.
they lacked the critical piece of two-way communication. This site is built with two-way communication tools throughout each category.” An example is the subject of harassment. Students can read basic descriptions of harassment, read the full statute if interested and when necessary to report a crime, call 911 directly from their phone or report it via Safe2Tell. Categories on the site include bullying, dating, drugs, drinking, graffiti, stealing, guns, weapons
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Here Are Some Tips on How to Reduce the Cost of Heating Your Home Even though your furnace has probably already kicked on several times this season, it’s never too late to think about how to reduce the cost of heating your home. Since most readers have gas forced air furnaces, as do I, I’ll write from that perspective. Actually, I have a hybrid forced air furnace, which combines an air source heat pump with a gas furnace. In the summer time, the heat pump functions like your typical central A/C unit, with a compressor mounted outside sending chilled liquid to a chiller unit mounted above the gas furnace. The same fan that pushes air across a heat exchanger in the winter pushes air past that heat exchanger and through a chiller unit, producing the cold air that is distributed throughout your home, by way of floor (or ceiling) vents. Heat pumps reverse that process in heating mode, and that “chiller” becomes hot using heat that is extracted from the outside air. That works fine unless it gets really cold outside, at which point the heat pump goes dormant and the gas furnace comes on. Since most of our winter days are above freezing and I turn down my thermostat when I go to bed, the gas furnace is largely unused, which reduces gas consumption significantly. Natural gas heat is less expensive than
typical baseboard electric heating, but more expensive than heating with a heat pump. Moreover, if you have enough solar PV panels on your home, you can run your heat pump without having to pay the utility company for the electricity. That’s my situation — I have enough solar panels to power my home, heat my home, and charge my cars. My gas bill is under $50 per month even in the coldest months, and much of that is for heating water, not running the gas furnace. As soon as my 15-year-old water heater dies, I plan to replace it with a heat pump water heater using electricity from my solar panels. Since a heat pump water heater chills the air around it as it heats the water within, I’m going to put my freezer in the same room so less electricity will be required to keep my food frozen. Recently I wrote about mini-splits, a funny name for a heat pump system common in Europe and Asia, and that is becoming more common here in the United States. Being a heat pump, a mini-split operates only on electricity and is highly efficient. Also, a minisplit’s heat mode can operate in temperatures far below the capabilities of heat pumps like the one in my home. Just this week I ordered a 3-head mini-split system to replace the roof-mounted furnace and A/C unit at the
We Bid Farewell & Best Wishes to Kim Taylor
Kim Taylor has been an integral part of Golden Real Estate for the past four years. She came to us originally as my unlicensed personal assistant, grew into a licensed broker associate and is now qualified to be on her own as an independent agent. If I were to share all the ways by which she has made me, her fellow agents, and Golden Real Estate better during her time with us, it would require weeks’ worth of articles. Always selfless in her approach, Kim has been there, ready and willing to help with every aspect of the operation of Golden Real Estate. And on top of what she’s done for the business, Kim is a wellness coach, who put me on the path to working out with a personal trainer, eating right, drinking more water every day and so much more. She is as kind and caring a person as you’re likely to meet, and it has been my sincere privilege to have worked so closely with her for these last four years. I will probably miss her more than anyone! Thank you, Kim, for being the light in our office, and best wishes as you develop your own wellness business in Golden and at your new home on the Western Slope.
office of Golden Real Estate. Since we use gas only for heating, I’ll be able to tell Xcel Energy to discontinue gas service to my building, which costs about $50 per month - even when zero gas is consumed. You read that right: we currently pay the utility company $600 per year just for the privilege of being connected to their natural gas grid. So much for appliances. The highest return on investment when it comes to reducing your energy costs comes from improving your home’s insulation. I recommend getting an energy audit, which uses a “blower door test” to identify the places where your home is losing heat. Google “how does a blower door test work?” and you’ll learn the following: A fan is installed which sucks air out of your house. The person conducting the audit then goes through the house looking to see where air is entering the house. Those same places are where heat is leaving your house. Our smartphone app lists two vendors who perform energy audits. You can download the app for free from the App Store or Google by searching “Golden Real Estate.” There are four areas of interest when insulating your home: the exterior walls and attic (using blown-in cellulose) and caulking or sealing around windows and along the rim joist in your basement or crawl space. The rim joist is the space above your foundation and below your first floor. Home builders typically stuff loose fiberglass between the joists that rest on your foundation, but they don’t cover and seal that fiberglass with plastic. Cold air flows easily through that loose fiberglass. The company that did the insulation of my own home in Golden, GB3 Energy, has a video on its web page (GB3Energy.com) showing the work they did on my home. In that video, I also show and explain my home’s heat pump system.
In the 1990s, I owned a 1950s bungalow with minimum insulation in its exterior walls. I hired a vendor to blow cellulose into the exterior walls, and the result surprised me. What it made me realize was that walls radiate their temperature to occupants of that room. The indoor air temperature may be 70 degrees, but if the surface of the walls is cold, you will feel colder than you would in a room with 70degree air temperature and walls that are not as cold. After the insulation was blown into the walls, the bungalow was noticeably more comfortable and my gas bill was reduced. Whatever the age of your home, if it has the typical fiberglass batt insulation in its exterior walls, that insulation has probably settled and has left void areas (without insulation) in your walls. If you have a vendor like GB3 Energy blow cellulose into your exterior walls to fill those void areas, your home will feel warmer and your heating costs will go down. One simple step you can take to improve your gas furnace’s efficiency and reduce your gas usage is to replace your furnace filter at least twice each season. You probably turn down your thermostat when you go on vacation, but do you also turn the setting on your gas water heater to “Vacation” — or turn it off completely? Doing so can save on your gas bill. There are so many other ways that you can improve the “performance” of your home. If you went on the Metro Denver Green Homes Tour on October 7th, you learned several. I recommend ordering a home energy audit — it’s only a $200 investment — and learn from it what improvements are likely to have the most positive impact and make the most sense for your home. Also, the person performing the audit can be a fount of knowledge on the subject of energy efficiency, so don’t just read their report, chat with them and you’ll probably learn a lot that you don’t already know.
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Red Rocks receives grant for children’s center STAFF REPORT
Staff members at the Children’s Center at Red Rocks Community College are working to identify and reach out to low-income families who can benefit from a recent Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools grant. The Children’s Center works with the college’s student services offices and with campus partner Child Care Innovations to help refer qualifying families for enrollment in campus-based child care services. The grant is administered by the U.S. Department of Education. The Children’s Center at Red Rocks has been open for 19 years, and has received funding from the Child Care Ac-
cess Means Parents in School Program for four years, said Michele Haney, college president. “Continued funding from the U.S. Department of Education will not only provide subsidized child care for some of the lowest-income students at Red Rocks, it will also create a network of support to help students enrolled in the program achieve academic success and increase their likelihood of persistence and degree completion,” Haney said. To receive the CCAMPIS child care subsidy, a parent must maintain a minimum course load of 9-credit hours per semester and maintain good academic standing. Accepted students receive a 60 percent to 75 percent discount on
their child care costs, based on the number of credits in which they are actively enrolled. Students in the program also benefit from access to additional student success resources including a dedicated navigator who provides individualized academic and personal support they need to be successful. “Over the last four years through the CCAMPIS grant, we have been able to support students in a way we couldn’t otherwise do,” said Susan Padgett, director of the Children’s Center. “It is really exciting for us to be able to continue providing high quality care for children while their parents are creating a better future for their families
with the help of the CCAMPIS grant. “This is an example of our commitment to supporting learning throughout the lifespan. Additional services are available through our School Age Child Care and Child Care Innovations departments,” Padgett said. The Children’s Center at Red Rocks Community College is a model training center and observation site for Early Childhood Education students. The center provides full-day care and education for children 18 months to kindergarten. Children’s Center clients are Red Rocks students, staff and members of the community. For more information, go to www. rrcc.edu/child-care.
Study shows Red Rocks’ positive economic impact STAFF REPORT
Red Rocks Community College creates a positive net impact on the regional economy, according to a recent study of Red Rocks and others in the Colorado Community College System. Results of the study by Economic Modeling Specialists, a leading provider of economic impact studies and labor market data, also indicated that Red Rocks generates a positive return on investment for students, taxpayers, and society. Red Rocks Community College pro-
motes growth in our service area in a variety of ways. The college is an employer and buyer of goods and services, and the living expenses of the college’s students benefit local businesses. In addition, Red Rocks is a primary source of education to area residents and a supplier of trained workers to regional industries. The study reported that Red Rocks Community College and its students added $257 million in income to the community in 2015-16 in the form of jobs, living expenses, and other purchases. In addition, during the analysis year,
former students of Red Rocks generated $198.4 million in added income for the region. This figure represents the higher earnings that students earned during the year, the increased output of the businesses that employed the students, and the multiplier effects that occurred as students and their employers spent money at other businesses. This $198.4 million in added income is equivalent to supporting 3,490 jobs. “Red Rocks is proud to work hand-inhand with our local community to support workforce training,” said Michele Haney, president of Red Rocks Commu-
nity College. “We listen to their needs and create programs that are necessary for a growing workforce and economy.” Additional highlights from the report include: Students receive a 12 percent rate of return per $1 invested For every dollar spent on an Red Rocks Community College education, society receives $9.70 in benefits Taxpayers receive a 15.7 percent rate of return per every dollar spent in state taxes Read the full report at www.rrcc.edu/ our-value.
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Human Service grants address housing in Arvada BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Of the $210,000 given to area nonprofits by the city of Arvada Human Services grants, the majority of them focus on services geared toward residents maintaining or gaining housing. “This year we gave extra thought to agencies providing rental assistance given the rising housing cost and rise in homelessness,” said Tom Reynold, human services advisory committee member, who gave the recommended funding presentation to Arvada City Council Oct. 23. Of the funds given, $135,000 came from the general fund with an additional $75,000 from the federal Community Development Block Grant. “I appreciate your emphasis this year on housing and homelessness issues,” Mayor Marc Williams told the Oct. 23 presenters. The Arvada Community Food Bank will receive three grants for three of their programs, totaling $66,250 in assistance. Funds for emergency food assistance for low-income households through the food bank equals $30,000. The service feeds about 1,100 families a month in their coverage area — stretching north to 120th Avenue, south to 26th Place, east to Sheridan Boulevard and west to Highway 93. Sandy Martin, executive director of the Arvada Community Food
The Arvada Community Food Bank allows residents in need to shop at the Client Choice Store 12 times a year. SHANNA FORTIER Bank said that number is increasing. The food bank does more than supply food. It also run a housing voucher program, which screens The choice store at the Arvada Community Food Bank runs on a point system that allows residents to pick fresh produce and meats in addition to canned foods.
applicants from the food bank who could qualify for Section Eight housing. This voucher program received $14,250 in funding from the city to use to pay landlords in
which clients receive housing from. Martin said clients pay 30 percent of the housing fee and the voucher will pick up the remainder. The food bank is allowed up to 25 vouchers to place people in need of housing, Martin said. The third Arvada Community Food Bank program receiving funding is the client financial assistance program, which offers financial assistance for clients that need help paying utility bills, rent assistance and paying for medications. The food bank took this program on when Inter Church Arms, the organization that previously provided it, closed. “They closed their doors the end of May and this very valuable program left a hole in our ability to help clients,” Martin said. “We went forward to pick up that program.” Arvada Food Bank’s movement into focusing on more than the food program, the organization is working on rebranding to reflect all the services being provided to the community, Martin said. Other housing assistance initiative being funded by human services money are the Jeffco Action Center rental assistance and family stabilization programs; Archway Housing and Services for assistance at Willow Green; and Family Tree’s homelessness program. An additional $229,000 in CDBG funding will go to the city’s essential home repairs program or seniors and low income families.
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From the Human Service General Fund: A Precious Child: $7,500 Assists children and families in need with basic essentials Archway Housing and Services: $5,000, Family services at Willow Green Arvada Community Food Bank: $14,250 Housing Choice Voucher Program Arvada Community Food Bank: $22,000 for Client Financial Assistance Fund Audio Information Network: $3,000, Audio information services for blind and print disabled Hope House: $5,000 for GED programs for teen mothers Jeffco Action Center: $26,250 for rental assistance and stabilization Jefferson Center for Mental Health: $25,000 for mental health care for indigent Arvadans
Project Angel Heart: $15,000 for nutritional program for the critically ill Volunteers of America: $12,000 for Meals on Wheels nutrition services for homebound elderly TOTAL: $135,000 General Fund Human Service Funding from the 20172018 Community Development Block Grant: Arvada Community Food Bank: $30,000 for Client Choice Food Program Carin’ Clinic: $20,000 for pediatric health services for Arvada residents Family Tree: $15,000 for homelessness program Seniors’ Resource Center: $10,000 for senior support TOTAL: $75,000 CDBG
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G Line meeting shows a community with little patience left Best estimate for opening is ‘hoping for 2018’ BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Michael Mutnan recalls when the original RTD G Line was announced in 2004 with plans to create a light rail system to connect Arvada, Wheat Ridge and Denver that would open in 2013. That was before a man drove his car onto tracks in California in a suicide attempt and caused a derailment in 2005. A number of other nationwide accidents led to a 2008 federal mandate that requires more safety regulations for train lines. Still, the G Line was slated to open in 2016. But a year later, the trains still are not running. “I’m very frustrated with what seems to be the treatment that the A Line got,” said Mutnan, an Arvada resident who is eager to ride the commuter rail line. “They get all the waivers (to operate), they get this, they get that, and it seems as if we just got left out of the mix.” The G Line is part of RTD’s 2004 voter-approved FasTracks plan to expand transit across the Denver metro region and is part of a larger project called the Eagle P3 project, which includes the East Corridor transit line to Denver International Airport, the A Line. The A Line, which opened in April of 2016, runs between DIA and Union Station. The G Line is an 11.2-mile electric commuter rail transit line that will connect Denver Union Station to Wheat Ridge, passing through northwest Denver, Adams County and Arvada with eight stations: Denver Union Station, 41st/Fox, Pecos, Federal, Gold Strike, Olde Town Arvada, Arvada Ridge and Ward Road. Construction on the G Line was completed a year ago, but it remains
The G Line was supposed to open in 2016, now officials say 2018.
WHAT STILL NEEDS TO HAPPEN FOR THE G LINE TO OPEN Public Address systems approval from FRA and CPUC 21-day full schedule demonstration, requirement by RTD
POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL Beginning in 2008, Congress mandated that the railroad industry implement a nationwide “Positive Train Control” system. The concept behind the automated system is to prevent train-to-train collisions; derailments caused by excessive speed; and literally keep trains on the right track.
At-grade wireless crossing software approval from CPUC
The system, still being implemented across the nation, is to include a universal network of on-board train controls, train crossing gate signals and back office servers.
Crossing attendants removed approval from FRA and CPUC
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stuck in the testing phase with no opening date. “I’d rather they not give a date until we know,” Wheat Ridge City Manager Patrick Goff said in a phone interview this week. “That just tends to cause
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more angst.” The timing gate technology, one of the new requirements instituted in 2008, is the root of the problem. Regulators say the crossing arms are staying down for 20 seconds too long when trains go by, possibly leading to drivers trying to sneak through the gates. A different technology is used to control the crossing arms along RTD’s light rail lines, which are unaffected
Nate Curry, of RTD, gives an update at an open house held Oct. 25 at the Arvada Center. by the testing delays. Last month, the state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) unanimously voted against allowing RTD to resume full testing of the long-delayed G Line commuter rail line. The next day RTD SEE G LINE, P9
WRITE LETTERS TO… At the Oct. 25 RTD Open House G Line Update, Arvada Mayor Marc Williams and RTD representatives encouraged residents to write letters to the Governor, the Public Utilities Commissioners and RTD urging them to take swift and necessary steps to open the G Line. Here are those contacts. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper Mailing Address: Office of the Governor 136 State Capitol Bldg Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-866-2471 Colorado Public Utilities Commissioners Mailing Address: Department of Regulatory Agencies 1560 Broadway, Suite 250 Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-894-2000 Chairman, Jeffrey P. Ackermann Commissioner, Frances A. Koncilja Commissioner, Wendy M. Moser For information on filing a complaint with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, visit colorado.gov/pacific/dora/file-consumercomplaint RTD Executive/Board Representative/ Public Relations Mailing Address: 1660 Blake Street Denver, CO 80202 General Manager, David Genoa District L Board Representative, Lorraine Anderson Senior Manager Public Relations, Nate Currey To share your thoughts with RTD electronically, visit rtd-denver.com/g-line.shtml.
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received word that the Federal Railroad Administration would be granting a five-year waiver to allow the A and B commuter rail lines to continue running, while RTD continues to work on a plan to solve the ongoing crossing gate technology issues. “It’s the first train line in history being built from the ground up with this technology,” said Nate Currey of RTD, who spoke during an open house held Oct. 25 in Arvada. Currey said that human factors have caused some predicting issues with the software — such as not initially factoring in human variation in how fast people get on or off a train. RTD is now drafting a response to the PUC for its denial of the plans to complete testing of the software, which the Federal Railroad Administration approved. Goff said he hoped supporting testimony from the cities, including Wheat Ridge would help to change the PUC’s ruling. Community meetings RTD held a series of community meetings in Westminster, Arvada and Wheat Ridge last week to discuss the status of its A, B and G commuter rail lines. Tensions ran high at the Oct. 25 open house, which drew a standing room-only crowd, with attendees consistently yelling their questions at the facilitator. Arvada residents say they are upset that the G Line is not open and there is no set date for the opening. Among the attendees was Arvada Mayor Marc Williams, who also expressed frustration. “It’s not happening as quick as any of us want,” Williams said, adding that Arvada City Council wrote a letter to the state PUC on its refusal to authorize testing. “I think we need to put as much pressure on the CPUC as we can right now. We need to put pressure on them to say, `enough is enough.’ ” Williams encouraged those at the meeting and all residents frustrated with the delay to write letters to Gov. John Hickenlooper, the PUC commis-
The RTD G Line will run connect Arvada, Wheat Ridge and Denver.
sioners and the RTD board. When asked about a best case opening date, Currey said he cannot give an exact date, but that RTD is hoping for 2018. For now, the A Line, running between Union Station and DIA, and the B Line, running from Westminster to Union Station, will continue to operate, though extra safety flaggers will still be required at every road crossing. Flaggers will continue to stand at crossings along the G Line as well. Minimal testing will continue on the G Line until approval to move toward on full testing is granted.
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Historic school now open as eco-friendly apartments in Wheat Ridge BY KEVIN M. SMITH SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
More than a century ago, a custodian — paid at a rate of $13 per month — chopped wood so students at a one-room schoolhouse on 44th Street in Wheat Ridge could stay warm. This week, the first resident moved into a former school on the property and utilized solar power for centralized heating and cooling. Ten months after announcing a private-public partnership to renovate the dilapidated Fruitdale School, officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. “We’re celebrating 134 years of Fruitdale history today,” Jim Hartman, the developer, said at the ceremony Thursday, Oct. 19. The Fruitdale Lofts is the rebirth of a graffiti-riddled, blighted former school and historic structure to 16 apartment units with low-water-usage and edible landscaping, solar power and deed-restricted rent prices to revitalize the historically relevant structure. “It represents the seamless integration of not only preservation and adaptive reuse of a very important historical building — this is one of only four national register buildings in the city of Wheat Ridge — it also represents the integration of sustainable practice,” said Hartman, owner and manager of Boulder-based Hart-
A reclaimed chalkboard welcomes new tenants to Fruitdale Lofts, a project that converted an abandonded school to apartments in Wheat Ridge. KEVIN M. SMITH man Ely Investments LLC. The land for the school was donated in 1883, where a one-room cabin was built for students in an agriculturerich area. In 1901, a new school building was erected and named Fruitdale No. 32 — a name that is still written in stone above the door. That building burned to the ground in 1926. The current structure was designed by famed architect Temple H. Buell, whose other works can be seen in the Cherry Creek mall and the Paramount Theatre in Denver.
Apartments include a nod to the building’s roots with a chalkboard — refurbished from at least 1977 — near the front entrance of each unit welcoming new tenants. Some apartments include basketball backboards to note that space was originally part of the gymnasium. Apartments include a two-bedroom, one-bathroom on the first floor with a view of the main fruit orchard on the property. The floor plan notes that the bedrooms were the kitchen store rooms. The 790-square-foot unit rents for $1,255.
Another unit overlooks the rose garden, and includes an added spiral staircase as the upstairs bedroom was originally an attic storage space. The 690-square-foot apartment rents for $1,525. Landscaping is another key feature of the property. Rocks and mulch break up tall grass and hedges, but much of landscaping is dedicated to something else. “You can eat the landscaping here,”
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spoke. “For almost 40 years this building has remained in limbo,” Thompson said. She noted the vandalism and neglect the building endured as the school board debated demolition, but former students and interested community members kept pressing for preservation to find something useful for the building. “So 100 years from today you will all be invited to another celebration of the Fruitdale Lofts: A home to many that evolved from a one-room school building with a pot-belly stove to a building heated by a coal stove furnace to housing that is now heated by solar power,” Thompson said. “An exciting future that we have to look forward to.”
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Hartman told the crowd at the ceremony, referencing the apple, peach and cherry orchards along with blackberry bushes that fill the space. The ceremony included several speakers representing just a few of the partnerships included in the project. The project was funded in part by solar power production credits from Xcel Energy, a grant from the Regional Air Quality Council for electric vehicle charging stations and A History Colorado with a state historical fund grant for exterior restoration work. Five of the apartments have deedrestricted rent prices to keep them affordable to meet the requirements of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Those units range from $895 to $1,450 on varying square footage of two- and three-bedroom units. “This is a building literally for the community and we’re very happy to be part of that,” Hartman said, adding that HUD had provided some early funding in the initial phases of construction to help make the project more affordable. City officials attended the ceremony and lauded the project. Mayor Joyce Jay said she was in awe of the project and called it a catalyst for improvement in the area. “It’s an investment in our community in its historical presence, which does that thing that we’re trying to create: A small-town feeling,” Jay said. “Yes, we’re near a big metropolis; yes, we’re growing aggressively; but you want to hold onto who you were and who you are, and this is part of it.” Janice Thompson, who attended the school as a first grader in 1955, also
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VOICES Book smarts do not always translate into leadership savvy
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’m going to do something a little bit risky with this column. No, no — I’m not using it to give relationship advice. I’m not that stupid. No, I’m going to write about something that is about to happen, but which you will know the result of before you read this column. But, first, I have to back up a little bit, and build my rationale. I have mentioned before that I am a nerd of the second-highest order. That means that I can actually explain to you the science behind the warp drive engine of the Star Trek universe, but I do not own a Star Trek uniform. As such, I believe there is incredible wisdom in the world of Star Trek. One of those nug-
gets is the interesting relationship the first two captains of the milieu had with members of their senior staffs. In particular, the characters of Mr. Spock and of Mr. Data. Spock was (for the uninitiated) a member of the Vulcan race, which, above all else, valued logic and dispassionate analysis. Data was an android, devoid of emotion, but an exceptionally sophisticated computer. Both of them were, in terms of pure intellect, far superior to the men who were their commanders, but neither of them were promoted to the rank of captain until much later. See, the smartest guy in the room isn’t always the one you want leading. You definitely want him around, but there are other skill sets
involved in leadership. I think you make the smartest guy your science officer, possibly your second-in-command, but that guy is going to need a lot of experience to add to his algorithms before he’s ready for command. Which is why I believe after Monday night’s football game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs, the Broncos will be starting their search for next year’s starting quarterback. Again. I came to this conclusion after watching the last couple games, and I don’t expect anything to change this week. Literally everybody SEE ALCORN, P13
Simple ways to train your brain for positivity
F LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What the shift doesn’t say The “Sixth-Grade Shift Explained” by five Administrators from Jeffco was interesting for what it did and did “not” tell us. This “much more consistent model of schooling” has such high costs to all district classrooms. Note the “shift” does little more than get the more successful Elementary School Students on the less performing schools enrollments earlier. The “Sixth Grade Bump” for Middle Schools is well noted in public education for increasing a school’s success. “Three years in Middle School” as stated “allows a student to settle” in before transitioning to high school. Exactly what the “Junior High School” concept did with ninth graders. Yes increased numbers look good but does this “Shift” just create more educationally immature students in higher schooling levels like the shift of ninth Graders did last century? Yes middle
schools do “provide expanded programming and elective options,” but remember the multitude of budget saving cuts created recently by removal of many middle school programs and electives. Our present School Board is desperately seeking student success increases outside of placing more taxes in our Classrooms as this “Shift” illustrates. I think the signers of this explanation prove, like most in about 30,000 US School Districts in our Public Educational System, more and higher paid administrative Staff are their key. Maybe sixth graders aren’t too old for elementary? “Career Readiness” is one of two goals in all public education. Wouldn’t grade additions of 13th and 14th be more helpful meeting it for students? Gary Scofield, Arvada
rom the Navy Seals, to cutting edge organizations, to the kid next door. Everyone is beginning to realize the power of positivity and how to harness it for their own use. The good news — it’s available to everyone. With continued practice your positivity attitude will grow to encompass your personal and professional life. Our thoughts control our lives. Our internal dialogue is the single most powerful source of our moods, quality of life, relationships, health and wealth. Recent studies show the average person has between 50,000-70,000 thoughts per day. These same studies show that between 80-98 percent of these thoughts are negative. I’d say it’s time to do some house-cleaning and change our ways! Find a methodology that works for you. Pick and choose based on your personal preferences and results. Then continue using it and watch the magic start to happen. It’s more important to do something repeatedly than follow a certain number of steps intermittently. You are Job 1 Take care of yourself. Be your own best friend and cut yourself some slack. If your gas tank is always on Empty, you don’t have enough energy, love, and smiles for those you meet throughout the day. Begin to realize your greatness and take time during the day to recharge. Keep your tank of goodwill and self-love on Full. Be thankful and appreciative of all the good that happens in your life. Many successful people (Oprah, Richard Branson, etc) have gratitude journals to track all the great things that happen through-
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around the Broncos organization says that Trevor Siemian is a very smart young man with a great demeanor and good physical tools, including incredible toughness. And, yet, the Broncos under his leadership have one of the worst offenses s in the League. Yes, the Broncos have one of the worst offensive lines in the League (good thing he’s tough!), and they haven’t been able to muster a very good game plan for a few weeks now. But, what I believe I saw in the last two games was a unit that has a leadership deficit—it feels like a team that doesn’t have somebody pulling them together, using their best skills, and making them better than they appear to be on paper. In other words, they have a science officer in command: everything is by the book, the analysis is thorough, but the speed at which things have to happen is too quick for the speed at which command makes decisions,
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What are we doing in Niger? As the ‘Passing of the figurative HotPotato’ re responsibility for the the deaths of the four mercenary American soldiers in ‘wretched’ Niger accelerates, should we not ask as to what threats they were addressing? Might dirt-poor Niger have a secret nuclear weapons program than needed to be squelched? Or did it have imagined chemical weapons?
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out their day. Before long it becomes automatic and all you’ll see are the positive things happening throughout your day. Have a Vision What do you want to create? What’s your why? When you have a strong and important vision it makes life very easy and simple. When presented with a choice, take a moment to check in with yourself. If it seems logical and feels correct in supporting your vision, then do it. If not, kindly say “no thanks” and move on. You don’t have to fret over past decisions or wonder if you’re missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime possibility. If it’s for your best interest you’ll get another opportunity. Develop Your Lateral Thinking Skills There are an incredible number of ways to solve a problem. Many people quit after the first one or two ideas, decide it’s impossible, and move on. These are not the people you want leading your projects or on your team. Begin to find new connections — how is this (whatever this is) like a flower? What does it have in
common with a cloud? How would it function in a weightless environment? Play around and have fun creating new connections/ solutions. There is always a way. Or two. Or three. When you develop this attitude you will always find a solution. Again, use your logical mind and have fun in developing new possibilities and potential solutions. If it works - GREAT. If not, learn from that experience and move forward with a new potential solution. The only way to fail is to quit. Be Worthy Expect your life to work and accept all the good things that comes your way. When you have an attitude of worthiness you are positive because you believe/know that goodness is a part of life. We’re all creators and constantly creating our lives based on our continual thoughts/feelings we tell ourselves throughout the day. When you’re worthy, your internal dialogue shifts to one of expecting good things to happen and graciously giving thanks for the support in your vision. Glenn Bott of Arvada is enthusiastic about life and everything he does! He speaks and coaches on personal and professional success.
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Or did it have batteries of ICBM’s, hidden beneath the Sahara’s sands, purportedly threatening the very existence of the US? Or is this sordid episode but the latest example of ‘the Military Industrial Complex’ (of which President Eisenhower sternly warned us) gone wild; the military for growth and glory; and the Industrialists (aka merchants of death) for more obscene profits? Isn’t it time to ‘throttle the beast’ by drastically cutting military spending (which fuels these travesties), rather than mindlessly expanding it? Russell W Haas, Golden
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and nobody around him performs better than they’re expected to. Which pains me to admit. Nobody likes the smartest guy in the room more than I do, and I really was hoping Siemian would be the answer this year. But I’m becoming increasingly skeptical that that’s going to happen. More importantly, though, it strikes me as an important lesson for every organization: success happens when people are put in positions that best fit their skill sets. Yes, people can grow, and I expect Trevor Siemian will have a long career if he survives this season. But he will have to be surrounded by an experienced, strong-willed team that doesn’t need him to show them the way. If you’re wondering about your organization, feeling like it’s not getting the results you think it should, look around and ask yourself if you have everybody in the right places. Maybe your team could use a little “skill-set-allocation” tweaking. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com
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Love yesterday, today and tomorrow — an integral, relevant, powerful force WINNING WORDS
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hank you in advance for reading this column. I sure do appreciate all of the emails feedback, what an awesome community we have. I hope you will join me for the next few weeks as this is the first of a three-part series: Love, Happiness, and Success. And today we begin with love. “Duty makes us do things well, but love makes us do them beautifully” — Zig Ziglar This is one of my favorite quotes by Zig. Many times when we think about love, oftentimes we can get caught up in only thinking about love in the romantic sense, and as a hopeless romantic myself, I totally get that. But there are so many other ways in which love has played such an integral part of our past, and where love is so very relevant to our present and our future. Love yesterday, love today and love tomorrow, so very powerful. I am certain that if we think back to different times in our lives, we can very clearly see where love played a critical role in our own growth and development, our feelings, the encouragement of others and in the way we have done things in our own life. I am certain we can look back on the many people in our lives who showed us love, and we remember them with great fondness and appreciation. They were not “in love” with us, but they loved us, loved on us and took great care of us physically, mentally and emotionally. They have loved us enough to
lead us spiritually too. But what about the people we were “inlove” with? Are we still in love with them? Can we remember what being in love felt like and why we fell in love? If we still possess those feelings, that is awesome. Sometimes however, we forget too quickly or slowly, over time we can become complacent when it comes to those “in love” feelings. Maybe we don’t see it or feel it coming from the other person, or maybe we have stopped showing the same amount of “in love” feelings ourselves. What was it that we did yesterday and why and when did we slow down or stop? What has been the impact on our relationships? Whatever it is, let’s look now through new loving and re-energized eyes and hearts. The good news is that today, right now in the present, we can offer love to others. We can help others, love on others, bless others, hug others, listen to others and show our love and appreciation today and every day. Whatever we used to do, we should start doing again. Not just for the people we love in our lives, but also for the people we are “in love” with in our lives. Today we can look at the people whom we love and who love us, and we can look at that person whom we are “in love” with through the same eyes that we did and with the same heart we had yesterday. Today is a day that can and should be filled with love. Today and every day. The better news is that tomorrow brings
with it even more opportunities to love on our family and friends in new and creative ways. All of our tomorrows in life provide us with opportunities to grow deeper “in love” regardless of the brevity or length of our relationships. It is so wonderful to see new love and the energy and bright eyes of hope and wonder as couples look to the future. And it is maybe even more incredible to watch love, true love, in people who have been together for decades. The spark is still there, the eyes express deep love, hands are held, affection is shown, car doors are opened, flowers are given, and love abounds as they remember the love of yesterday, the power of love in the present, and the hope of love in all of the tomorrows that are yet to come. So how about you? When you think about all of the love in your life — past, present and future — and when you think about the feeling of being “in love,” does it give you a swoop in your heart and butterflies in your stomach? I hope so, and I would love to hear all about your love stories at gotonorton@ gmail.com. Remember this, and please apply all of those things that love inspired yesterday, today and tomorrow. Because when we do, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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Mental health in the spotlight at School of Mines BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Colorado School of Mines is an elite school — its students are high performers. But that comes along with high expectations and high stress, said Karyn Burry, a senior studying chemical and biochemical engineering who is the president of Mines’ chapter of Alpha Phi Omega. For some, it could easily become too much to handle, she said, which could lead to mental illness and/ or suicidal thoughts. And because Mines students have always been high performers throughout their academic careers, they could view mental illness as a flaw, Burry said. But it shouldn’t be. “The topic is very understandable,” Burry said. “It’s a subject a lot of people have been affected by.” So to help, Mines’ chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, a national coeducational service fraternity, for its National Students with the Colorado School of Mines’ chapter of Alpha Phi Omega work on Service Week project, is putting on a planning its National Service Week events, which takes place Nov. 6-10. This year, the series of events that focus on suicide service fraternity’s events will focus on mental health and suicide prevention. COURTESY PHOTOS prevention. The events are open to both students and the greater community. The students have done an incred“Hiding doesn’t help these issues,” increase in the number of students ible job collaborating with, and formfacing anxiety and depression. Burry said. “But talking about it, and ing partnerships with, the entire camThe school’s faculty and staff do the stigma associated with it, can pus community to put on these events, a good job of getting assistance and help.” said Kathryn Whitfield, a co-advisory Alpha Phi Omega’s National Service support to students who are strugchair along with Korbie Perkins for gling or in crisis “once we are aware” Week takes place every year during Mines’ chapter of Alpha Phi Omega. of the issue, Morgan said. “However, the first week of November. A new “They got really excited about the I believe there are many students that theme is chosen every two years, and struggle in silence, afraid to talk to all of the fraternity’s chapters nationanyone about the feelings they are wide put on a week of service events experiencing.” surrounding the two-year theme. The National Service Week Chair Peter 2017 and 2018 theme is suicide prevenWeddle, a mechanical engineering tion and awareness. This year, the PhD student, hopes National Service fraternity will focus primarily on the Week can be a proactive approach campus community, and next year on to implementing suicide prevention the greater Golden community. and awareness more permanently on This year’s events take place Nov. campus, he said. 6-10, in various locations on the Mines “We can make a significant change campus. to Mines culture,” Weddle said. “I Mines is fortunate that suicide is think a lot of people care about this isnot currently a common occurrence sue — this particular theme has resoamong its students, said Mines’ Dean nated with the fraternity. It hits home of Students Derek Morgan. Although, when it relates to people we know.” he added, there has been a steady
National Service Week Colorado School of Mines’ chapter of Alpha Phi Omega is putting on a number of events that focus on mental health and suicide prevention for its National Service Week Nov. 6-10. Additionally, a resource table with information on mental health, suicide awareness and prevention, and ideas on healthy stress busters, will be set up for the entire week and anybody is welcome to stop by for some information. The table will be located in the plaza on campus or in the Student Center depending on weather. Mindful Monday — Sponsored by Mines’ counseling center, library and the Organization of Meditators at Mines, this event will become an ongoing way to calm and quiet your
mind and get the week off to a good start. The kickoff will take place at 3 p.m. Nov. 6 in the library. This one will offer a guided meditation to honor and remember those who have died by suicide. Panel discussion — Alpha Phi Omega is hosting a panel discussion Nov. 7 in the Brown Building West in room 210. The discussion will focus on the cultural barriers that may deter an individual from seeking help when they are feeling overwhelmed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) — A special event for anyone suffering from PTSD will take place 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Colorado School of Mines Ballrooms in the Student Center. The event will feature the Mines Veteran Alliance.
The Colorado School of Mines chapter of Alpha Phi Omega’s National Service Week planning committee. Pictured, from left in the bottom row, are Daylin Gray, Matt Maino, Andrew Pace, Nicole Masters, and Hannah Levy; top row, from left, are Grace Gamba, Peter Weddle, Karyn Burry and Grayson Roecker.
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theme because they feel suicide prevention is an under-addressed issue on the Mines campus. They recognized the importance of the issue,” Whitfield said, “and they’re not shying away just because it’s a difficult topic.”
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Charity: another form of sharing and love
ove is not patronizing and charity isn’t about pity. It is about love. Charity and love are the same—with charity you give love, so don’t just give money but reach out your hand LIFELONG instead.”---- Mother LEARNING Theresa About age three Esther Macalady children start realizing that others have feelings, ideas, and emotions. Families can help children develop a sense of empathy, kindness, and caring for others. It’s a good time to start talking about what charity is and how the family shares time and treasure. Giving Treasure Philanthropic children can combine their little bit of money with adults’ funds. Many chari-
table groups list small items for children to sponsor. They can help purchase a brick for a new park or playground, part of a meal at the homeless shelter, or food for a rescue pet. It is even more effective if children can help deliver the gift to the people who will use it. Psychologists point out it is important for children to learn that money can be used to accomplish something good rather than buying more goods or entertainment for oneself. When families have a plan for charity, children learn the importance of giving and the responsibility of being a part of a larger world. They are more likely to join service clubs as teens and adults. The concept of giving to others, a prosocial behavior, is an important “protective factor,” something that
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kind of inoculates children while growing up and helps keep them out of trouble, according to research by Communities That Care. Giving a Hand Children may not be tall enough to pass out food, but they can donate their time to pass out napkins, smiles, or help clean up at a meal for elderly people who might be alone on Thanksgiving or any other day. Charity also begins at home. They can start learning to give time to others by giving to their own family and relatives. Would a young child like to be held and read to for a while? Does Grandma need some help, perhaps raking leaves, visiting, talking on FaceTime or Skype, or playing cards? Older children can go to their
grandparents’ house and offer to wash a few windows, dust, or clean out the refrigerator together. Psychologists point out that often children become too insular when they play video and phone games that create their own world and characters. Instead, they suggest getting children out into the real world helping real people. The act of helping others stimulates the part of their brain that thrives on feeling good and being happy. Children learn to like helping others. It’s like eating chocolate. Caring about other people are lessons families have the power to teach their children. Esther Macalady is a retired teacher, who lives in Golden. For more see grandparentsteachtoo. blogspot.com and wnmufm.org/ Learning Through the Seasons.
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National effort is a novel approach to writing November is National Novel Writing Month, bringing sense of community and discipline
Anythink Library’s Teen Librarian Jonah Vallez said he might be the most excited staff member about the library’s offerings in November for National Novel Writing Month: “I tend to think this will be fantastic,” he said. COURTESY PHOTO
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A frustrated writer with a book in mind, Sherry Duff kept getting into lulls on her progress. “I was inspired at first. Then you get this lull because real life happened,” Duff said. “In the lull, I let everything else get in the way of my writing.” Then, in November 2015, she heard about NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, and decided to participate. Today, the Parker resident is a pub-
lished author, the writer of “Rule #9,” a story about blended families. She’s also the vice president of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers group. Writing needs to be given an important place in your daily life, she said. “You have to decide how important to make it,” Duff said. “If I really
want to be a writer, I have to make it important. It takes 30 days to make a habit and you’ve got 30 days of creating a habit of ‘I’m going to write every day.’ I’ve got the whole month of November to help me form a good habit.” NaNoWriMo, as it’s been nicknamed, is a worldwide approach
to creative writing. As the official nanowrimo.org website states, participants work toward the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel during the month of November. According to the website, NaNoWriMo provides the structure, community and encouragement to help people find their voices, achieve creative goals and build new worlds — on and off the page. “I did it to get my butt in the seat and as a bonding thing with my niece because it was something she could participate in,” said Duff. The movement started in 1999 and National Novel Writing Month became a full-fledged nonprofit in 2005. Per the website, the goal is to write a novel and track your progress, getting pep talks and support and meeting SEE WRITING, P31
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LIFE Kids these days with all this literature
Tattered Cover event celebrates young adult authors, readers BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Young adult fiction is one of the most diverse and vibrant areas of fiction, with stories, characters and perspectives that run the gamut from the fantastic and dystopian to the painfully realistic and political. And as an author of young adult fiction, Len Vlahos, co-owner and CEO of the Tattered Cover Book Store, understands its power to connect with teens. That’s why he wanted to create an event where some of the best young adult authors could meet the readers they inspired. “One of the most gratifying things you can do as an author is meet a reader who was impacted by your work,” he said. “That’s what makes it all worth it.” The Tattered Cover’s
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IF YOU GO WHAT: Colorado Teen Book Con WHEN and WHERE: Adults only: 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver Teens only: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Littleton High School, 199 East Littleton Blvd. COST: Adults only, $20; Teens only is free, but attendees must register INFORMAITON: www. tatteredcover.com/2017colorado-teen-book-con second annual Colorado Teen Book Con, which was based on a similar event that Vlahos visited himself in Houston, will be held on Nov. 3 and 4. More than 20 authors will be in attendance The event on Nov. 3 is a young adult author happy hour, where
Len Vlahos, left, emcee of the Teen Book Con, is also a young adult author and co-owner and CEO of the Tattered Cover. Right, Author Jessica Brody is one of the more than 20 young adult authors making an appearance at Teen Book Con on Nov. 3-4. “I’ve always said, ‘A writer without a reader is just a crazy person with a pen,’” she said. “Readers make us feel a little less crazy.” COURTESY PHOTOS adults will have the chance to meet and mingle with the authors at the Tattered Cover on Colfax Avenue. It begins at 7 p.m., and is for adults only. On Nov. 4, the actual convention takes place at Littleton High School, 199 E. Littleton Blvd., from 8:30 to 5 p.m., and is only open to people ages 13 through 20. Attendees will have
the opportunity to participate in panels with authors, get books signed, sample food trucks and more. “My favorite part of events like this is hearing how the authors talk about their books,” said Cameron Berry, a member of the Tattered Cover’s Teen Advisory Board. SEE LITERATURE, P19
PARTICIPATING AUTHORS Keynote: Maggie Stiefvater Keynote: David Levithan Scott Bergstrom
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n any day of the week, you can find a unique cultural event happening in Denver and its surrounding cities. But for one week a year, cultural organizations all over put their best foot forward during Denver Arts Week. “The whole concept is to highlight the amazing arts and culture scene in the metro area,” said Ashley Taufen, communications manager with Visit COMING the tourism ATTRACTIONS Denver, organization for Denver. “Not only is the week an opportunity to spotlight the various arts districts, but it’s a chance to spotlight smaller galleries.” The 11th annual Denver Arts Week begins on Nov. 3 and Clarke Reader runs through Nov. 11. It features everything from free and low-cost events, to special exhibits and tours. The week kicks off with first Friday arts walks on Nov. 3 at art districts that include Belmar, the Golden Triangle, Tennyson Street and 40 West Arts. “One of our most unique events is on Saturday, Nov. 4, when Denver’s museums are open late and are free,” Taufen said. Participating museums are open from 5 to 10 p.m. Facilities like the Black American West Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, Golden History Center, and Denver Museum of Nature and Science are all offering nights at the museum. “We even have a shuttle to take people to different spots that night, so visitors can see as many museums as possible.” Denver Arts Week is not the only a way to create a sense of community in the arts community, but it also highlights the fact that Denver is home to internationally recognized scenes, galleries and exhibitions. “Residents don’t really get to act like tourists in their home town all that often,” Taufen explained. “A lot of people don’t expect the quality they find here, and it’s not just one style of art. We have something for everybody.” For more information and event listings, visit www.denver.org/denverarts-week. Here are three recommended Denver Arts Week events to check out: SEE READER, P20
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19th-century Paris saw brave women artists Impressionism bloomed in time and place dominated by men BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
“You had to go there!” said Suzanne Ramljak of the American Federation of Arts, which organized the show, “Her Paris: Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism,” now open through Jan. 14 at the Denver Art Museum. Impressionism was centered in Paris and peaked in the 1870s and 1880s. “Hardly any women were able to go. This is the first survey of women working in France at the time,” Ramljak said at a press preview on Oct. 19. Women artists had to have support from a father or husband — or inherited money. And even then, it was difficult to travel and paint alone — one couldn’t enter a cafe to paint for example, unless accompanied by a man. One had to dress carefully and demurely. And admission to Ecole des Beaux Artes, the place to train, was closed to women, said exhibit curator, Laurence Madeline, who is chief curator for the French National Museums. “These artists had a passion to overcome obstacles,” she said. (Academie Julien did open to women and taught many of them.) Madeline has worked nine or ten years on this show, she said — pulling many works from museum storage, “from storage to light,” as well as from gallery walls. “There is much to still achieve,” she added as she speculated on next steps, “Much to do in order that women can achieve what women are and able to do.” “You’ve got a baby — spread its wings and fly,” said Angelica Daneo, the local exhibition curator and Denver Art Museum’s curator of painting and sculpture, who installed the exhibit, including more than 80 paintings by 37 professional woman artists from Europe and America. They migrated to Paris to further their careers, overcoming genderbased limitations. “These were not women who painted as a pastime, not makers of ceramics and decorative arts, fans, etc.,” Daneo added. “They had a compelling story to say.” She quoted an early diarist: “To a woman who knows her own mind, men can be only a minor consideration.”
“In the Studio” 1881, by Marie Bashkirsteff (Ukranian 1858-1884) Oil on Canvas 60 5/8’x73 ¼’. Dnipropetrovsk State Art Museum. WWW.BRIDGEMANIMAGES.COM Longtime museum docent Jacqui Kitzelman, of Littleton, has been among those training to conduct tours of this exhibition. They have heard about it from Angelica Daneo and from an expert interpretive specialist on the museum staff and were scheduled for a walk-through on Oct. 20. “Each of us figures out how to tour visitors from age 5 to 105, kindergarten to early Alzheimer’s …” she says. It’s really rewarding for a woman who has spent her career in arts management. And “as long as I can walk out of here with a smile on my face, I’ll continue,” she says. There have been mandatory reading assignments (tricky to find, since the docent’s library was moved) and access to the website, labels, pictures and wall text. When we spoke with Kitzelman some time ago, there were 70 docents and their number has increased to almost 200. “We just trained 50 new ones,” she said — needed as museum attendance grows steadily. This exhibit should attract real crowds. Madeline added a historic note: “Napoleon allowed more freedom for women just before this period — women could earn their own way.” Included in the exhibit: American Mary Cassatt, French women Berthe Morisot and Rosa Bonheur, Dane Anna
IF YOU GO The Denver Art Museum is now open seven days a week. “Her Paris,” in the Anschutz Gallery through Jan. 14, is a ticketed exhibit. See DenverArtMuseum.org. Archer and German Paula Modrersohn-Becker. Many paintings included stories of the artists’ lives and friends: painting together, seated with an instructor in a sunny park, enjoying tea, interiors, modern landscapes, strolling, with children — and there are a number of portraits of woman artists by other woman artists (looking businesslike, versus in the pretty white dress). They asserted their roles in the art world. Women couldn’t attend the Ecole des Beaux Artes until quite late in the period when Paris was the art mecca and by then, it wasn’t nearly as good, nor so much in demand, Madeline said. Famous artists such as Monet left. “We are just with very good artists,” Madeline concluded, again emphasizing the quality of painting. Allow time to look at details when you visit. The exhibit will next move to the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Clark Art Museum in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
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The group works to make the book store more teen-friendly, and arranges events like Harry Potter Parties. “Classic literature is expected to be read on its own, with little regard to author intent since we can’t contact them and ask them why they wrote what they did, but hearing an author speak about their book is a unique opportunity that is absolutely invaluable.” The keynote speakers at the event will be Maggie Stiefvater and David Leviathan, authors of “The Raven Cycle” and “Will Grayson,” respectively. Another top author who will be on hand is Jessica Brody, was has been writing professionally since 2006. “I love starting stories. Diving into new worlds with new characters who have a whole new set of problems to fix. That’s just the best,” she said. “Writing is just the way I communicate. I can’t express myself as well in spoken words.” Often, the young adult genre doesn’t receive the respect other genres do, but Vlahos said its an important step in growing the next generation of readers and writers. “By celebrating young adult authors and the people who read them, we ensure a future for Tattered Cover and places like it by demonstrating the value of the experiences they inspire,” Berry added. The best part, for authors, organizers and attendees is the sense of community that cons like this help foster. “When I write ‘the end’ of a book, I always remind myself that it’s not really finished. It’s only half finished. The book isn’t complete until someone reads it and adds their own experiences and interpretations to the text,” Brody said. “It’s pretty cool when you get to meet the people who are in charge of the other half of that process. It’s sort of like meeting a lifelong pen pal for the first time. As excited as you are to meet some of your favorite authors, trust me, the authors are just as excited to meet you.”
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CLUBS Ongoing Activities Mondays Arvada Chorale, an auditioned community chorus, rehearses Monday evenings from September to June at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. The chorale performs three concerts a year plus many community events. For audition information, call 720-432-9341, or email info@arvadachorale.org. Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:15-5:30 p.m.; workshop runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at www. divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost
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Denver Film Festival WHEN: Nov. 1-12 WHERE: Theaters around the Denver area. Go to www.denverfilmfestival.denverfilm.org for specific screenings. COST: Varies WHAT: More than 55,000 tickets are sold to more than 250 films, making this annual festival one of the city’s biggest cultural events. Some films
goes to $40 (cash/checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@ divorceworkshopdenver.com. Drop-in Storytimes Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless classics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme. Drop-in storytimes are at 10 a.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of
showing at the festival that you’ll be hearing about through awards season include “Lady Bird,” featuring Saoirse Ronan, Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut, “Molly’s Game,” and Frances McDormand’s acting master class, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” 40 West Arts Youth Autism opening reception WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m., Nov. 3 WHERE: 40 West Arts gallery, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood COST: Free WHAT: The Lakewood arts district
each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.arvada.org/nature or call 720-8987405. Suitable for all ages. No registration required. Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.
Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join. SEE CLUBS, P21
is partnering with autistic youths for an exhibit that highlights the range and skill of these artists. Many children with autism use art as a creative way to express their emotions and experience. The exhibit will feature a variety of mediums, and there will also be beer, wine and light snacks. INFORMATION: www.40westarts. org
WHAT: Michigan musician Kenny Lee Young has been in the Denver area for a while now, and will be performing in Southwest Plaza’s Food District. Young brings a mix of soul and folk to the stage, and he is certainly worth seeing live. INFORMATION: www.southwestplaza.com/en/events/first-friday-livemusic--10698.html
First Friday live music WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 3 WHERE: Southwest Plaza, 8501 W. Bowles Ave., south Jefferson County COST: Free
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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Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter Bored? Lonely? Make life-long friends. Join a group of young ladies from ages 10-20 learn leadership and organizational skills in meetings with support from friends. Meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month in Golden. Meet periodically to do fun activities. Rewards of membership include life skills, community work and significant scholarships for college. Interested, call Job’s Daughters at 303-204-1572 to join us for an activity. Mesas de conversación en inglés/English Conversation Tables: 6-7 p.m. Mondays at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Confidence, cultural understanding and comfort are key to truly becoming fluent in a foreign language. Come to the library to practice speaking English in a safe environment with a trained leader. Suitable for high beginners, intermediate and advanced English learners. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night - celebrate your teen self from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@ gmail.com. Square Dancing Want some fun exercise?
Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-973-9529. Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community. Tuesdays Applewood Kiwanis Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. These are just three of our many projects. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565. Arvada Fine Arts Guild: 2-4 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, in the restaurant/clubhouse. Meetings are free and open to the public. Go to http:// arvadafineartsguild.com/ Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people. Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third
Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com. Golden Optimist Club: 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Windy Saddle Café, 1110 Washington Ave., downtown Golden. The primary activity of the Golden Optimist Club is our bicycle recycle program. We fix donated bicycles and offer them for donations at reasonable prices -- $20 for an adult bicycle and $10 for a child’s bicycle. Helmets given free with every bicycle sold, and locks also available for sale. For someone who cannot afford these low prices, we will give away the bicycle, helmet and lock. Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021. Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-718-7307 with questions. Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or
Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550. New members welcome. Northside Coin Club is a group of collectors that meets monthly to promote the hobby of numismatics among its members and the public. The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 12205 Perry St., at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village in Broomfield. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Find more information about our club at www.northsidecoinclub.org/ or look for us on Facebook. Master Networks of Belmar Entrepreneurs and professionals interested in growing their business and personal connections, this is the group for you. We use a national platform that includes an educational component along with traditional networking aspects. Group is oriented toward entrepreneurs and professionals. The group meets from 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at DeMarras Bourbon Bar & Eatery, 11100 W. Alameda Ave. For information, visit a meeting or call Suzie at 303-979-9077 or email Littleton@ Mathnasium.com.
Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place from 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303-233-4099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303985-8937.
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The Nutcracker Story (not a ballet): 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. 1-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Presented by the 8- to 12-year-old class. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org. Beyond Belief XII: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Presented by Mile High Magicians Society. Call 303-987-7845 or go to www.lakewood.org/tickets/. Appropriate for all ages. Ordinary Days: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Red Rocks Community College Theatre, at the courtyard level of the Lakewood campus, 13300 W. 5th Ave. A refreshingly honest and funny musical about making real connection in the city that never sleeps (but probably should at some point). Four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Contact 303-914-6458 or theatre@rrcc. edu. For tickets, go to tinyurl.com/ rrcctickets. The Explorers Club: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 12 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Presented by Evergreen Players. Contact 303-674-4934 or www.evergreenplayers.org.
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Akropolis Reed Quintet: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Call 303-987-7845 or go to www. Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents.
Flavors of Golden: 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Masonic Lodge, 400 Tenth St., Golden. Go to http://goldenunited.org for details. Register at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/flavors-of-goldentickets-38350087143?aff=es2 All About Owls: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn what makes owls different than other birds and raptors. Registration required. Call 720-898-7405 or go to http://arvada.org/explore/ open-space-nature/majestic-view-nature-centerdivision.
Sunday, Nov. 5 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. Craft Fair: 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org. Admission free with donation of new school supplies for local school children in need. Olde Town Photographic Society: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org. Teen Time: DIY Candles: 6-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org.
Virtuosity Dance Studio Performance: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave., Golden. Golden dance school performs before Thunder & Rain concert. Go to http://buffalorose. net/event/thunder-rain-start-believing-cd-releaseshow/?instance_id=12091.
Holiday Art Market: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays from Nov. 10 to Dec. 30 at the Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. Golden. www. foothillsartcenter.org/upcoming
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Night Out: Useful Beer Can Crafts: 6-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Registration required. Call 303-2355275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org. Lego Play and Build: 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada; and 3-4:30 p.m.
303-424-0324 for cost and other information.
this week’s TOP FIVE A Delicate Balance: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday through Sunday, Nov. 5 at The Edge Theater Company, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Tickets available at 303-232-0363 or online at www. theedgetheater.com.
Movie Time: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Movie is “Boss Baby.” Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.
WRITING/READING
Book Group Plus Author Visit:
Sex and Drugs in the 1890s: 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Golden History Museum, 923 10th St. Randi Samuelson-Brown leads a discussion on the 1890s world of prostitution, licit and illicit drugs, bad whiskey recipes and the saloon and brothel culture that flourished in Colorado. Her book “The Beaten Territory” will be for sale. Go to http://www.goldenhistory.org/event/randi-samuelson-brown/?instance_ id=207 Hunger and Homelessness Panel: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at St. Anthony’s Hospital South, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood. League of Women Voters of Jefferson County discuss the problem and how to help. Call 303-238-0032 or go to www.lwvjeffco.org.
1-2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Author Barbara Nickless joins in for a discussion of her thriller, “Blood on the Tracks.” Call 303-235-5275 or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org.
EVENTS
Round Table Issues Breakfast: 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at American Legion Wilmore-Richter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Learn about local projects and events. Open to the public. Contact 303-424-0324 for cost and other information.
have them. Registration required. Call 720-898-7405 or go to http:// arvada.org/explore/open-space-nature/majestic-view-nature-centerdivision. KlineFest 2017: through Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Kline’s Beer Hall, 7519 Grandview Ave. Arvada. Features European style beers and European food specials. Live Polka music. Go to www.klinesbeerhall.com.
American Anti-Corruption Act: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. Registration required; go to https://www.eventbrite.com, and search for event name. Military Care Packages Sent with Thanks: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org. Avian Arvada: Tucker Lake: 8-11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at West Woods Elementary School, 16650 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. Bring binoculars if you
Genealogy: Beyond the Basics: noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org. November’s topic is military records. Registration required. Royal Tea with Royalty: 3:305:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at the Briarwood Inn, 1630 8th St., Golden. Includes four-course meal, signature cocktail, raffle and entertainment by 2014 Ms. Senior Colorado America, Sharon Nuanes, who is a professional magician. Go to http://jeffcolibraryfoundation. org/royal-tea-royalty/
Paper Shredding Event: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Our Lady of Fatima School/Church, 10530 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. Donations accepted. Five box limit per vehicle. Baugh House Tours, Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at a log cabin encapsulated in a Victorian 1900s house at 44th and Robb Street in Wheat Ridge. Join us for rocking on the chairs reminiscing about Wheat Ridge back in the day. Presented by the Wheat Ridge Historical Society. Final date of 2017 is Dec. 9. Discovery Play: 10-10:45 a.m. Nov. 13 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-2355275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.
HEALTH
Immunization Clinics: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 2 at Arvada Fire Station 2, 5250 Oak St., Arvada. Walk-in clinic. Call 303-239-7078 or go to www.shotsfortotsandteens.org.
Human Trafficking in Jefferson County: Friday, Nov. 3 at American Legion Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Speaker is Scott Spocsik, Jeffco division chief. Go to https:// alp161.org/. Save Yourself from Schemes, Scams and Abuse: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Presented by Cary Johnson, director of crime prevention for the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Call 303-2355275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.
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Veterans Day Salute: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. All military veterans and their spouses/widows admitted free. In addition, all veterans and military personnel, along with their immediate family members, will enjoy free admission to any Apex Parks and Recreation District facility in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Register for the salute by Nov. 6 at apexprd.org or call 303-425-9583. Military IDs required. Go to apexprd.org. Veteran’s Day Salute: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-4259583 or go to www.apexprd.org. Registration required; veterans and their spouses/widows admitted free. American Legion Post 161 Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Contact
Mending Colorado’s Mental Health: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at Holy Shepherd Church, 820 Kipling, Lakewood. Presented by Andrew Romanoff, CEO of Mental Health Colorado. Go to http:// lakewood-co.aauw.net/. Imagine Jeffco’s Food Future: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge. Register at bit.ly/imaginejeffco. Jeffco Food Policy Council conference to deepen efforts to achieve food security and greater access to healthy foods for residents. Contact 303-239-7159 or mkalb@ jeffco.us. 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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other guests, pleads with “Froggy” ’m usually pretty enthusiastic to figure out a way that he doesn’t about the theater productions I have to speak to the others in the see. Since I’ve worked behind the lodge. “Froggy” convinces Betty and scenes, I know how much effort the other guests that Charlie doesn’t goes into each play. I’m completely speak English and that they must smitten with the current Black Box never speak to him because he’s so theater production of “The Forshy. Betty is also distraught because eigner.” I’ve seen this play before, she’s not making any money on the but this production reaches another fishing lodge and is afraid she won’t level of excellence. “The Foreigner” be able to keep it. It becomes apparent runs through Nov. 18th so there’s that Owen Musser, a militant still plenty of time to see AROUND member of the Ku Klux Klan, it. Playwright Larry Shue’s TOWN and the Rev. Lee are in cahoots brilliant script lends itself and want to basically steal the to delightful interpretation Harriet Ford lodge from Betty. Catherine by the actors and director and Ellard are going to inherit a great Geoffrey Kent. The cast includes: deal of money and Rev. Lee wants her Zachary Andrews (Rev. David to give it to him so he can “buy” the Marshall Lee), Sammie Joe Kinnett lodge. The acting, directing, and all (Charlie Baker), Lance Rasmussen technical aspects of the lively play are (Ellard Simms), Jessica Robblee sublime. (Catherine Simms), Josh Robinson There are so many subtleties in (S/Sgt. “Froggy” LeSueur), Greg Unthe dialogue that it’s impossible not gar (Owen Musser), and Edith Weiss to smile and even laugh out loud (Betty Meeks). British demolitions expert “Froggy” throughout the evening. The twists and turns in the action lend many LeSueur, brings his friend Charlie elements of delightful surprise. For Baker with him to spend a few days at a fishing lodge owned by his old friend tickets and information, call 720-8987200 or visit the website at arvadacenthe widowed Betty Meeks. Charlie is ter.org. I must say “The Foreigner” distraught because his wife whom he is one of my all-time favorite Arvada left back in England is very ill and not Center productions. Do yourselves a expected to live. Charlie bemoans the favor and do not miss this one. fact that he has no personality and Next up for the venerable Arvada no friends. Also staying at the lodge Center Theater season, is “Joseph and are Rev. David Lee and his betrothed, the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Catherine Simms and her brother Elplaying in the Main Stage Theatre lard. Ellard is a bit mentally slow but Nov. 17th-Dec. 23. is always well intentioned. Harriet Hunter Ford can be contacted Charlie, who is painfully shy and at hhunterford@gmail.com doesn’t want to talk to any of the
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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service. Need: Volunteers to to help older, lowerincome taxpayers prepare their tax returns. Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided. Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide
through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in sciences and community connections. Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office volunteer support. Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to Cure Arthritis. We combat arthritis every day, so support from volunteers so that we can serve people is crucial. 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. Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members. 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: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@ alz.org.
Arvada Visitors Center Need: Help assemble welcome bags for new Arvada residents. Specific dates and times are scheduled. Contact: Jean Gordon, jean@visitarvada.org or 720-898-3380
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 Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles
AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world. Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area. 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. Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.
ST. JOAN OF ARC C AT H O L I C C H U R C H
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Proclaiming Christ from the Mountains to the Plains
Living and Sharing the Love of Christ
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5592 Independence St. 80002 Tel. 303-422-3463
Worship: 10:00am every Sunday Sunday School: 9:00am Sept – May (nursery provided)
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CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin County: Court appointed special advocates work with abused and neglected children, speaking on behalf of them in court. 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. 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. Need: Donations of canned and bagged cat food and litter Contact: 303-239-9680 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program: Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others. Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street. Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture. Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application. Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu. Common Earth Community Garden: Garden project for entire community of Arvada. Need: Volunteers to help build and work in garden Contact: Anthony at 303-204-0840 or squiggy.as@gmail.com The Edge Theater: Lakewood-area community theater. Need: Volunteers needed for front of house, back of house, concessions and committees (audience building, grants, sponsorships, events) Contact: Leigh Ann Kudloff at 303-986-5073 or lkudloff@comcast.net; www.theedgetheater.com English As a Second Language: Provides English and civics tutoring to non-English speakers at Arvada United Methodist Church. Need: Adult tutor volunteers; no prior teaching experience required. Tutors do not need to know a second language. Contact: Kathy Martinez, kathybv@comcast. net or 303-882-2751. Front Range BEST: Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students. Need: Volunteers to help test and repair vex controller and motor parts; to count and organize miscellaneous materials. Training: Provided; kit team meets weekly in Highlands Ranch.
Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or tami.kirkland@frontrangebest.org. Go to www.frbest.org. Foothills Art Center: Golden’s premier art facility. Contact: volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter.org Founders and Friends of Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge: Restores native habitat and wildlife; provides opportunities to experience wildlife and nature; promotes awareness and appreciation of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Need: Volunteers needed to update website and Facebook page by developing relevant resource materials, articles about refuge events and calendar postings; assist with developing a short introductory video for website; manage and organize volunteer activities; maintain and update information posted in the refuge kiosks; remove noxious weeds from the refuge; and perform regular clean-up and maintenance (picking up trash, spraying weeds, cutting grass with weed whacker) of the kiosk areas. Location: Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is at 9210 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Age requirements: Adults, or children with adult supervision; training will be provided if needed. Contact: Janet Torma-Krajewski, 303-4232069 or jtorma79@gmail.com. Gateway Battered Women’s Services: Serves domestic violence victims in Aurora and Arapahoe County. Need: Volunteers for various fundraising, planning committees Contact: Jeneen Klippel, 303-343-1856; email jkworden@gatewayshelter.com. Girl Scouts: Youth organization for girls. Need: Volunteers for jobs ranging from running troops to helping with a science event or office work Age requirement: Men and women 18 and older Contact: girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-4045708 Global Goods and Coffee Shop: Supports the efforts of Global Refuge International, which provides medical support and training to refugees in Uganda. Shop sells fairly traded global goods and coffee, lattes, homemade paninis and pies. Need: Cashiers at the coffee shop; barista experience a plus but not required. Also need musicians to provide live music in the evenings, especially Fridays and Saturdays. We’d love to hear a sample of your music. Location: Olde Town Arvada Requirement: Must be at least 16 years old; cashiers must be willing to volunteer at least one shift per week, for at least six months. Must love coffee and serving others. Contact: scheduling@globalgoodsandcoffee.com or stop by the shop to fill out a volunteer application. Global Orphan Relief: Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world. Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool. Contact: Those interested serving this faith-based Colorado nonprofit can contact Deitra Dupray, 303-895-7536 or dadupray@ comcast.net.
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Marketplace Auctions Gvt Auction Only: Mon, Oct 23rd - 2:00 PM Public Auction: Mon, Nov 6th – 2:00PM 18500 E Colfax Ave, Aurora & Other CO Locations www.Dickensheet.com (303) 934-8322 Dickensheet & Associates, Inc. Sealed bid Auction for 1989 Chevy 3500 brush truck. Date of Auction 11-11-17 time: 10am to 12pm. Call 303-472-4597 or email aaron.primmer@goldengatefire.org for additional information. Published in the Golden Transcript on 11-2-2017
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SPORTS
PANTHERS POUNCE ON LEAGUE TITLE
Football a kick for high schooler off to Baylor
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Pomona junior Javier Crespin, right, gets a sack/fumble of Chaparral quarterback Peyton Ross (3) during the first half Oct. 26 at the North Area Athletic Complex. Pomona won 34-0 to clinch the Class 5A Mt. Evans League title for a second straight year. PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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sacks recorded by the all purpose yards by D’Evelyn defense in a Bear Creek junior George 49-8 football win over Martinez in a 35-18 football Denver West on Oct. 18. win over Aurora Central on Oct. 28.
188.5
team points for the Pomona gymnastic team to win first place at the Oct. 28 regional competition at Mountain Range High School.
496
yards rushing for Faith Christian in a 41-26 football win over Middle Park on Oct. 27.
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wins for the Arvada football team is the second most in five years.
Standout Performers Chad Dines, D’Evelyn
Drew Seidel, Wheat Ridge
Alex Trinidad-Gonzalez, Standley Lake
The senior quarterback completed nine of 10 passes for 283 yards and six touchdowns in a 49-8 football win over Denver West on Oct. 28.
The senior was sixth in the Class 3A state cross country championships on Oct. 28 with a time of 16:01.7.
The junior caught five passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns in a 42-8 win over Fruita Monument on Oct. 20.
Tony Cass, Arvada West
Joe Madsen, Golden
Kelsey Boychuk, Pomona
The junior passed for 213 yards and two touchdowns in a 17-6 football victory over Castle View on Oct. 27.
IThe senior had nine receptions for 147 yards for two TDs and made eight tackles in a 28-27 football victory over Heritage Oct. 27.
The Panther won the all-around gymnastics regional title on Oct. 28 with a score of 39.025 (out of 40). The senior will be competing for Iowa State next year.
Colorado Community Media selects six athletes from area high schools each week as “Standout Performers.” Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton by noon on Sunday at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
ssac Power gave up kicking a soccer ball when he was a freshman at Ponderosa. Instead, he started booting a football. Power is now one of the best punters, kickoff specialists and placekickers in the state as a senior and will be a punter in the Jan. 6 U.S. Army All American high school game in San Antonio. “I did soccer for 10 years or so and my Dad said enough, OVERTIME play football,” recalled Power who admits he likes putting best. “I guess I just liked it. I can’t kick a soccer ball now to save my life but I can kick a football better. My foot just naturally likes it more. “It wasn’t socJim Benton cer that got me my strength because we used to go hiking all the time. That’s where my strength came from. And I’m very flexible. But soccer is always a good background to have for kicking.” Power missed his sophomore season because of an ACL knee injury to his kicking leg but worked hard and is rated as the fourth best punter in the class of 2018, according to kicking expert Chris Sailer. “Issac in my opinion has been the best kickoff specialist in the state for two years and probably the best field goals kicker and punter in the state,” said Ponderosa coach Jaron Cohen. “He can handle all three — kickoffs, field goals and punting. He is 6-foot-2, 180. He’s not a small kid. He has a big leg and big frame. Clearly he’s a pretty special talent.” In statistics through eight games, Power is averaging 40.2 on 19 punts, with 10 landing inside the 20-yard line. He had made eight of 11 field goals, including a 58-yarder, and is averaging 60 yards on 54 kickoffs with 51 touch- F downs. Power, who admits he has worked more on placekicking than punting, de-c scribes himself as a kicker and punter e and didn’t have much trouble adjusting to the pressure of onrushing football c defenders. “I just see the ball,” he said. l “That’s all I’m looking at and just tune T t everything out.” Power was surprised by the atI tention shown him by big-time colleges. Schools like Alabama, LSU and D Colorado were interested but he has t committed to kick for Baylor.
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No. 3 Pomona football plows over Chaparral BY BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ARVADA — Pomona senior Kenny Maes put the icing on top of a snowy victory Oct. 26 at the North Area Athletic Complex. Maes returned an interception 91 yards for a touchdown in the final minutes to cap off a 34-0 victory for the Panthers against Chaparral in a Class 5A Mt. Evans League football showdown. “I saw a lot of (Chaparral) players so I made the cutback,” Maes said of his pick-6 to preserve the shutout victory. “All that was on my mind was to get to the end zone.” Pomona’s defense looked like the dominating force Panthers’ coach Jay Madden knew the unit would materialize into as the season went on. “The defense is really starting to play with some confidence,” Madden said. “They are doing the little things right that makes all the different.” The different Thursday night was Pomona’s defense forcing six Chaparral turnovers. Three fumbles in the first half and three interceptions in the second half. Pomona, No. 3 in the current CHSAANow.com 5A football poll, improved to 9-0 in conference play over the past two years with the victory over then ranked No. 10 Chaparral. “It was our turn to step up to deliver a shutout,” said Pomona junior linebacker Javier Crespin, who had a pair of fumble recoveries. The Panthers officially repeated as Class 5A Mt. Evans League champions with the win and loss by Cherokee Trail to Mountain Vista. The victory put Pomona (7-2, 4-0 in league) one
Pomona senior Tanner Kimminau (88) leads the celebration on one of three fumble recoveries in the first half for the Panthers’ defense against Chaparral. Pomona had its best defensive effort of the season with a shutout victory against the Wolverines on a snow night at the North Area Athletic Complex on Oct. 26. PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
win away from sweeping through the conference that the Panthers have dominated. Pomona has outscored league opponents 409-78 in nine league games dating back to last season. “You can’t lose if you shut them out,” said Madden, who added Pomona’s offense was a bit sluggish at times in the snowy conditions. Pomona junior quarterback Colten Muller had touchdown passes to juniors Billy Pospisil (44 yards) and David Ross (23 yards) in the first half. Senior running back Max Borghi scored his 13th rushing touchdown of the season on a 13-yard run to aid the
Panthers to a 20-0 lead at halftime. Pomona junior running back Therious Robison capitalized on an interception by sophomore Kyle Moretti in the fourth quarter. Robison scored on an 18-yard touchdown run with 10:09 left in the final quarter to push the lead to 27-0. “We finally got that shutout we needed,” Maes said. “Everyone has to do their job to get the job done like that.” Pomona wraps up its regular season on the road against Cherokee Trail at 7 p.m. Friday night at Legacy Stadium in Aurora.
“We can’t be satisfied on either side of the ball,” Maes said. “We just need to keep going. We’re on to next week now.” The Panthers’ two losses have to against two-time defending 5A state champion and No. 1 Valor Christian and Rockhurst (Mo.). Rockhurst (7-3) is currently battling in the round of 16 of the Class 6 state tournament in Missouri. 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.
STATE CROSS COUNTRY: HOW THEY FINISHED Results from area teams and individuals in the top 30 at the CHSAA cross country championships, held Oct. 28 at the NorrisPenrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. Class 5A Boys Ralston Valley runners finished 17th in the state. The top finisher for the area was Chase Dornbusch
of Lakewood. He finished in 17th place with a time of 16:16.0. \Class 5A Girls Teams 6. Arvada West 190 Individuals 14. Ellie Schweiker, Ralston Valley, 18:54.6; 16. Katie Doucette, Arvada West, 18:55.7; 17. Carley Bennett, Lakewood, 18:56.0; 21. Claire Pauley, Arvada West, 19:01.8;
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He recalls how his dad was concerned about paying for his college education. “I’d say don’t worry, I’m going to college for free,” said Power. “And lo and behold, it actually happened. There’s no way I thought I’d ever be this good.”
It’s a small world No, I haven’t been to Disneyland or Disney World recently, but it is sometimes a small world. I met Gabe Trujillo, who is the director of athletics/activities and human
Class 4A Boys Teams 16. Standley Lake 397. Individuals 6. Drew Seidel, Wheat Ridge, 16:01.7. Class 4A Girls Teams 7. Golden 223; 15. Green Mountain 343; 17. Standley Lake 432. Individuals
resources for the Westminster Public Schools district. Turns out that Trujillo was a threesport athlete at Lincoln High School, where I attended years before Trujillo. He knew a few of the same teachers and coaches that I knew. Trujillo, who played basketball at Western State and Metro and has been employed as a coach and high school administrator for years, now has a big job. He is the AD for a district with one high school and he wants to get Westminster High School competitive again. His game plan is improved scheduling, which could be helped at least in football with the new league alignments for the next two-year cycle. And he wants to enhance program
12. Tiya Chamberlin, Wheat Ridge, 19:01.8; 22. Mary Fox, Golden, 19:16.9; 26. Rachel Goodrich, Golden, 19:24.4 Class 3A Boys Teams 7. D’Evelyn 180; 10. Faith Christian 233; 17. Jefferson Academy 404. Individuals 10. Lucas Jordan, D’Evelyn, 16:31.3;
development in all sports with off season training and promotion. Unbalanced schedule If anyone needs reinforcement about the need to change the current Class 5A football league alignments for the next two-year cycle, a glance at the first-place teams or schools that were tied in the current seven leagues makes the point. In the first three league games, league-leading teams averaged 40.3 points while holding other teams to 11.6 points a game. Skating event Great Skate Day is set for Nov. 11 at South Suburban Ice Arena and Family Sports Ice Arena.
18. Macklin Brockmeyer, Faith Christian, 16:49.1; 19. Campbell McDonough, Faith Christian, 16:55.2; 28. Grant Norman, D’Evelyn, 17:17.4. Class 3A Girls Teams 7. D’Evelyn 189; 18. Faith Christian 471 Individuals 15. Taylor Haerbig, D’Evelyn, 19:39.6
There will be instructors on hand to discuss programs for beginners to experts and there will also be representatives from hockey associations and figure skating clubs, plus synchronized skating and Theater on Ice teams. Activities at South Suburban, 6580 S. Vine St. in Centennial, will be from noon to 2 p.m. and from 1-3 p.m. at Family Sports, 6901 S. Peoria St. in Centennial For information contact Gerry Lane at gerryl@ssprd.org. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
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fellow writers online and in person. Worldwide word counts are tracked on the nanowrimo.org website. Last year, 384,126 participants, including 71,229 students and educators, participated. Of these, more than 34,000 met the goal of writing 50,000 words. This year, NaNoWriMo expects over 400,000 participants. As a nationwide event, many local groups are participating by creating their own events to inspire local writers of all ages. Anythink Libraries has planned a variety of NaNoWriMo events at their Brighton location. Jonah Vallez, teen librarian for Brighton’s Anythink, said library staff saw the need among their patrons. “We could hear people saying they were working on books and screenplays,” Vallez said. “We recognized we have writers in the community who need our services. It’s more of a community thing than just a simple writing program. It really got us excited for what an opportunity this could be.” The library has devoted eight sessions in November to novel writing tips. “We’ve adapted two of our nights
Author Sherry Duff said that National Novel Writing Month is a great opportunity to jump-start writing efforts. COURTESY PHOTO
(each week) to NaNoWriMo-dedicated nights,” Vallez said. “We’re very excited. I’m the more excitable one because I tend to think this will be fantastic. We are encouraging our staff to participate and write, as well.” The support makes the act of writing less daunting, Vallez said. “It’s important because I feel like there are opportunities for the writers in Brighton to have a platform in the community,” Vallez said. “One
For National Novel Writing Month writeins, participants are invited to bring their notebooks and computers and work on their novels together at libraries, bookstores, coffee shops and restaurants. Nov. 2 5:30 p.m. College Hill Library, 3705 W. 112th Ave., Westminster 6 p.m. Panera Bread, 11290 Twenty Mile Road, Parker Nov. 3 8 p.m. Perkins Restaurant, 1995 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver Nov. 4 10 a.m. Hello Coffee, 13701 Jewell Ave., Lakewood
Nov. 5 2 p.m. Starbucks, 9700 S. Parker Road, Parker 4 p.m. Enchanted Grounds, 3615 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton Nov. 7 4 p.m. Irving Street Library branch, 7392 Irving St., Westminster Nov. 8 12:30 p.m. Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton 6:30 p.m. Nighthawk Brewery, 2780 Industrial Lane, Broomfield NaNoWriMo events continue through November around the Denver metro area. For more information, go to https://nanowrimo.org/regions/usa-colorado-denver on the internet.
thing that’s a huge component is it’s a demystification of writing a book. There’s a process to it and anyone can do it. Giving everyone that opportunity feels really good and it’s important it all of us.” The library looked for the best tips for stuck writers and built their seminars around them. “We brainstormed the essentials to get a book done and then created a list of what would be fun to take you to the next steps on your book or story idea,” Vallez said. Duff said the daily effort to keep up was her best motivator.
“For me, it’s that word count goal,” Duff said. “It’s that goal that is a deadline. If I have a deadline, I move. The hard part about writing is that if it’s not about work, it’s not important.” No matter what, just writing is what matters. “Just do it. Put your butt in the seat and write,” Duff said. “Put your fingers on the keyboard and write. Just write. Don’t be hard on yourself. Just write. It’s a first draft book. You’ve got to start somewhere. Write from your heart. Surround yourself with writers. NaNo is a great place to start if you haven’t written yet.”
Public Notice
NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2017 BUDGET FOR APEX PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., November 14, 2017 to Children’s Playstructures & Recreation for work related to Project No. 94933 – Stenger Playground Replacement and performed under that contract dated June 19, 2017 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Children’s Playstructures & Recreation and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this October 12, 2017 /s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 49093 First Publication: October 26, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that proposed budgets have been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Cimarron Metropolitan District, the Vauxmont Metropolitan District, and the Candelas Special Improvement District No. 1 (collectively, the “Districts”) for the ensuing year of 2018. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2017 budgets of the Districts. Copies of the proposed 2018 budgets and 2017 amended budgets (as appropriate) are currently on file in the office of the Districts’ Accountant, GF Properties Group, LLC, 65 Mercado St., Suite 250, Durango, CO 81301, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2018 budgets and 2017 amended budgets will be considered at regular meetings of the Districts to be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., at the Candelas Parkview Swim & Fitness Club, 19865 W. 94th Ave., Arvada, CO 80007. Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2018 budgets or the 2017 amended budgets, inspect the 2018 budgets and the 2017 amended budgets and file or register any objections thereto.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that proposed budgets have been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Cimarron Metropolitan District, the Vauxmont Metropolitan District, and the Candelas Special Improvement District No. 1 (collectively, the “Districts”) for the ensuing year of 2018. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2017 budgets of the Districts. Copies of the proposed 2018 budgets and 2017 amended budgets (as appropriate) are currently on file in the office of the Districts’ Accountant, GF Properties Group, LLC, 65 Mercado St., Suite 250, Durango, CO 81301, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed
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NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2018 BUDGETS AND AMENDMENT OF 2017 BUDGETS CIMARRON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT VAUXMONT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT CANDELAS SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 CITY OF ARVADA, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2018 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Apex Park and Recreation District (“District”); that the necessity may arise to amend the 2017 Budget of the District; that copies of such proposed 2018 Budget and amended 2017 Budget are on file in the office of the District at 13150 W. 72nd Avenue, Arvada, Colorado, where the same are available for public inspection; and that such proposed 2018 Budget and amended 2017 Budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at 13150 W. 72nd Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of resolutions to approve the 2018 Budget and amend the 2017 Budget, inspect the budgets and file or register any ob-
NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2018 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Apex Park and Recreation District (“District”); that the necessity may arise to amend the 2017 Budget of the District; that copies of such proposed 2018 Budget and amended 2017 Budget are on file in the office of the District at 13150 W. 72nd Avenue, Arvada, Colorado, where the same are available for public inspection; and that such proposed 2018 Budget and amended 2017 Budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at 13150 W. 72nd Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of resolutions to approve the 2018 Budget and amend the 2017 Budget, inspect the budgets and file or register any objections thereto.
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APEX PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Kristen Larington, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 49136 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REGARDING FILING OF CITY OF ARVADA TAX RETURNS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at 2:30 p.m., Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, Third Floor Council Conference Room, Arvada, Colorado 80001 on the matter of updating the City’s rules relating to Arvada Tax Return Filings. A copy of proposed Administrative Rules has been filed in the City Clerk’s office, Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada Colorado 80001, where same is open for public inspection. All interested parties may appear at the Public Hearing to speak on the matter or submit any comments at any time prior to the Public Hearing by mail: City of Arvada Finance Department 8101 Ralston Rd Arvada, CO 80001 BY CITY OF ARVADA FINANCE DEPARTMENT /s/ Ezequiel Vasquez, Revenue Manager Legal Notice No.: 49139 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 2, 2017 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 17-PK-01 entitled Club Crest Trail Bridge will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on November 21, 2017 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, To advertise yourBid public notices 303-566-4100 Proposal, Bid call Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road,Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data – www.reedpsp.com Public Notice Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT No cost bid documents may be obtained at Notice is hereby given that disbursements in www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after final settlement will be issued by the Arvada FinNovember 2, 2017. Bid documents may also be ance Director at 10:00 a.m., November 21, 2017 obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon to Straight Line Sawcutting, Inc. for work repayment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundlated to Project No. 16-WA-04 – 2016 Utility able. Trench Asphalt Replacement and performed unESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR der that contract dated August 16, 2016 for the ITEMS OF WORK ARE: City of Arvada. 2 EA Removal of Tree - Large Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished (Equal to or Greater than 12" dia) labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions 278 SY Removal of Concrete Sidewalk or other supplies used or consumed by said 1 LS Removal of Existing Bridge, Foundation contractor or his sub-contractors in or about the and Adjacent Abutments performance of the work contracted to be done 1 LS Pedestrian Bridge, Pick-up, Deliver by said Straight Line Sawcutting, Inc. and its and Install (Includes Foundation) claim has not been paid, may at any time on or 55 CY Grouted Type ‘M’ Rip Rap, Furnish prior to the hour of the date above stated, file and Install with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at 265 SY Concrete Sidewalk (6” Thickness) City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due 1 LS Temporary Construction Signs and unpaid on account of such claim. 1 LS Seeding Dated October 25, 2017 8 HR Potholing Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be CITY OF ARVADA familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineer/s/Kristen Rush, City Clerk ing Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public ImproveLegal Notice No.: 49140 ments, dated January 12, 2016, which will be First Publication: November 2, 2017 combined with the Bid Documents to form the Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of Publisher: Golden Transcript the Standards may be obtained from the office Wheat Ridge Transcript of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payand the Arvada Press ment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are availPublic Notice able as they are adopted. The Standards are also available for viewing at no cost on the City's ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are reSealed bids for the construction of City of sponsible for keeping current their City of ArArvada Project No. 17-PK-01 entitled Club vada Engineering Code of Standards and SpeCrest Trail Bridge will be received at the office cifications. of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on NovemProject Engineer for the work is Matt Knight, ber 21, 2017 and then publicly opened and read P.E., Telephone 720-898-7660. aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of AdvertiseCITY OF ARVADA ment for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule forms, and the Legal Notice No.: 49141 Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at First Publication: November 2, 2017 the following locations: Last Publication: November 16, 2017 City of Arvada Engineering Division Publisher: Golden Transcript - 8101 Ralston Road,Arvada, Colorado 80002 Wheat Ridge Transcript Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com and the Arvada Press ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data – www.reedpsp.com Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after November 2, 2017. Bid documents may also be
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