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‘The homeless person ... on the street is a person just like you’

Lindsay Bledsoe,

Mean Street volunteer who was once homeless

Members of a family set up a tent for the evening in the basement of Mean Street Ministries, Jefferson County’s cold weather shelter. Typically, the Lakewood-based shelter is only open during cold weather. But the organization was piloting a grant-funded program that allowed it to offer shelter to 10 families every night in March. For more on the story, turn to pages 5 and 6. CLARKE READER

Homelessness in Jeffco steps out of hiding BY GLENN WALLACE GWALLACE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

mall encampments along a nearby jogging path. A sleeping bag tucked under a bridge. The car parked in the far corner of the grocery store parking lot. There, often just out of the public’s sight, are the homeless of Jefferson County. “It’s hidden in Jefferson County,” Kathryn Otten, the county’s director of housing, homeless and integration, said of the homeless population. “But “they’ve become very visible in the last year or two.” Because Jeffco doesn’t have a single urban core like Denver, she said, the

area’s homeless are more spread out, gathering in smaller numbers throughout the county. Those numbers appear to be growing. Every January, the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative conducts a Point in Time Survey that gives at least a partial snapshot of what one night on the streets in the metro area looks like. Joe Baker, the group’s data coordinator, says numbers from this year’s count are still being tabulated, but should be available in May. Last year’s count found 439 homeless people on Jeffco’s streets. Among them were 50 individuals who had been homeless for many years, but also 74 families with children. The

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majority of them had been homeless for less than a year. Those numbers match what officials and leaders with area law enforcement, church groups and the county say they see — an increase to the newly homeless population across Jeffco. In Olde Town Arvada, the library has struggled with balancing increased demand from homeless users and maintaining a family-friendly space. In Lakewood, a family cold weather shelter reports a definite increase in demand. In recent months, large homeless encampments have sprung up along several of Jeffco’s

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ABOUT THE SERIES

Colorado Community Media will explore in an occasional series throughout the year why homelessness is growing in Jeffco, how homelessness is affecting communities, the faces of the homeless in our communities, and what churches, social workers, law enforcement and community leaders are doing to help find solutions. The series starts this week with a look at Mean Street Ministry and its cold weather shelter for families on pages 5 and 6. Later this month, we will look at how the county’s wider network of cold weather shelters work and why it is sometimes difficult to expand the service.

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until around 1985, when I started working at the switchboard. One of my favorite things to do is after my shift, I help deliver mail for our patients. Instead of coming in to poke and prod them, I get to visit them with something to give them.

Lakewood resident and collector of comics, figurines and more About me I grew up on Long Island, New York. I actually grew up in same neighborhood as Bill O’Reilly, who grew up right around the corner from me. We were pals growing up, and I see him when he comes out here. Coming to Colorado I graduated from University of New Mexico, and after went back to New York and started driving a taxi. I was always asking where my passengers were going, and I started asking that of myself.

Lakewood resident Justin MacDevitt has been a lifelong collector of all kinds of odds and ends. Samples of his collection have been on display at the Lakewood Library eight times. COURTESY PHOTO My older brother was out in Colorado, and said he could help me get a job, so I came out in 1979, and started working as an admissions clerk at Presbyterian hospital. I did that work

Hobbies as passions I like to bowl and swim, and I’m pretty active in getting to the outdoors. But collecting odds and ends has become a real interest I have. I collected baseball cards when was kid, and when I got out here, I became interested in figurines. I have a lot of them, more than just Disney and Star Wars figures. Now I like to branch out to all kinds of things — I have scrapbooks, comic strips, olds records and posters, too. I also have a lot of campaign and celebrity buttons, and two arcade games in my house. Some of my favorite things in my collection are vintage Beatles bobble

heads and Gang of Five robots from Japan. If I had the full-sized ones, they’d be worth $35,000. Sharing my interests I go to places like flea markets and the Brass Armadillo in Wheat Ridge, looking for items, and when I saw there was an empty display case at the Lakewood Library, I asked if I could share some of my collection. I’ve done it eight times — the first time I showed a lot of my comic collections, because for many years comics were not considered library material. But we all know if a kid is reading, they’re on their way to learning. My favorite thing about collecting is sharing what I’ve found. I sometimes give items away to kids at the hospital and my own family members. If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., contact Clarke Reader at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Pearl Harbor survivor dies at 93 Lakewood resident took some of the iconic photos of the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor survivor Jim Doyle shakes hands with Acres Green first-grader Anthony Villano, thanking the boy for the card he made. The interaction happened in 2014 at a veterans ceremony in Centennial, Colorado. COURTESY PHOTO

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Jim Doyle, one of the survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and a Lakewood resident, died March 28 at the age of 93. Doyle was born in eastern Colorado and joined the Navy at

16 because he wanted to be a pilot. The Navy made him an aerial photographer, according to reporting by Colorado Community Media writer Tom Munds in a piece from December 2014. His plane was shot down over Guadalcanal. Doyle was badly injured and left the Navy with a Distinguished Service Cross and two Purple Hearts. “I was an aerial photographer and was stationed on Ford Island,” Doyle said in 2014. “We slept in the hangar, and when I heard the explosions, I grabbed my camera and started taking pictures. Many of the Dec. 7 pictures used are mine.”

At a ceremony honoring Doyle and Luz Valerio of Denver, Maj. Gen Michael Edwards, commander of the Colorado National Guard, said it was special to honor the Pearl Harbor survivors. “I want to thank these men and all the men and women who have served our country,” he said. “We honor them for their service because they are our foundation, and we who are now serving are standing on their shoulders.” Doyle is survived by his wife Sue, three sons and a daughter. After his time in the service, he worked for the U.S. Geological Survey.

Learn From a Victim of Nigerian Scammers Who Died Penniless Last Week

For most readers, this week’s column will ing listing agents, although he kept doing so. be interesting and perhaps sadly amusing, Every now and then I’d receive a call from but other readers might know someone who the listing agent for such a property because could learn from it. It’s a long, Jeffrey had said I was his buyer’s sad story of a “client” of mine REAL ESTATE agent. The listing agent wanted TODAY who could not be dissuaded from to know if Jeffrey was for real, sending $700 per month for over and I’d have to explain that he a decade — perhaps two decbelieved he was inheriting $23 ades — to a scammer in Nigeria, million from Nigeria. convinced that he had a multiEarly on, I convinced Jeffrey million dollar inheritance coming to accompany me to the District to him. Attorney’s office, where two deThis man, whom we’ll call tectives who specialize in cyber Jeffrey, died last week of cancer crime tried unsuccessfully to in a Jeffco nursing home with no convince him that he was being family or friends. The nursing scammed. Every time that they or home personnel determined that By JIM SMITH, I (or anyone) tried to convince Jeffrey had sent about $200,000 him that he was being scammed, Realtor® to the scammers over a 20-year period. he’d acknowledge there are Nigerian scamI had known Jeffrey for four or five years. mers but insist that “this is the real deal.” He walked past our office every day on his How did the scammers hook him, and way to and from the public library, where he why did he think this was “the real deal”? would use the free computers to check his Jeffrey’s birth father had abandoned his famiemail and correspond with his scammers. ly and Jeffrey was adopted by his stepHomeless, he had no computer of his own. father. The story which hooked him was that Jeffrey came to me because he wanted his birth father died a millionaire in Nigeria to see the multi-million-dollar properties he and wanted to show his love by leaving Jeffound online. I had Jeffrey sign a buyer agen- frey his fortune. He was convinced that $23 cy agreement solely to keep him from bother- million was coming to him, but each week his

scammer, a “lawyer” named “Mark Davidson,” came up with yet another story about another fee — which the scammers blamed on the Patriot Act or Homeland Security — that must be paid. They knew his monthly Social Security income was just over $800, and he’d wire most of it to Nigeria. Jeffrey would occasionally forward one of the scammer’s emails to me as an update. The fact that “Mark Davidson” wrote very poor English was one of countless red flags that Jeffrey chose to ignore. Occasionally the next fee would be more than $700, but the scammer’s wife, “Sharon,” was kind enough to pay the difference, so Jeffrey would go ahead and wire his $700. The stories and excuses were amazing. At one time a “bullion truck” with Jeffrey’s cash was at DIA but had been “impounded” by customs pending payment of another $700 fee. Another time, the truck was held up and one of the guards was murdered. Jeffrey was asked to contribute $700 to his funeral expenses. In addition to me, Jeffrey acquired another friend, Ken, at the local community center, a retired man who was able to work even closer with Jeffrey, trying for the last couple years of Jeffrey’s life to get him to stop send-

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It’s difficult to say no to a cold beer on a warm Colorado afternoon. And if it provides the opportunity to get to know one of your elected representatives, so much the better. That’s the idea behind Sen. Andy Kerr’s (D-Lakewood) monthly “Appetizers with Andy” events, the latest of which was hosted at Edgewater’s Joyride Brewing Company on March 30. “I love these events because you get to have these one on one conversations you don’t get at our town halls,” Kerr, beer in hand, explained. “Some of these people have been coming for years, and every time there are people for the first time.” The windows at Joyride were open wide in the early evening, and the sounds of music and sports spilled out into the streets. There were more than a few dogs on hand enjoying the weather, including Kerr’s two black labs, Angus and Goose. Some attendees, like John and Lorna Fox, were there to support Kerr and the work he’s doing. “We don’t have any specific issues we

want to talk about,” Lorna said. “We just wanted to be here and show that we really, really like what Andy is doing for constituents.” Other, like first time attendee April Basler, came with specific issues to discuss with Kerr. “I’m in the aging services field, and am very concerned about health care and cuts to Medicare and Medicaid,” she said. “What are we going to do if we keep making cuts to these services?” In addition to health concerns, Basler also wanted to speak to Kerr about jobs for seniors, and concerns about the environment. “Baby boomers are a big population, but not all of them can speak for themselves, so I wanted to come and speak for them,” she said. “And we all want clean air, water and food.” Basler said she’s new to being politically active, but the 2016 election and the federal government’s recent moves inspired her to speak up. “I’m looking at things from a leadership standpoint, instead of just complaining about things,” she said. “I want to learn to listen and speak with other people.”

Sen. Andy Kerr visits with constituents during his monthly “Appetizers with Andy” event at Joyride Brewing Company in Edgewater on March 30. CLARKE READER

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Mean Street offers hope, comfort and resources to homeless families in Jeffco BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

he hotels and motels along West Colfax Avenue have never been just a place to stop during the night for travelers. They also — for years — have served as temporary roofs for homeless people who can afford staying a night or two. Wheat Ridge resident Lindsay Bledsoe, 29, knows this firsthand, from her own experiences growing up. And it was at one of these hotels that she first came into contact with Mean Street Ministry. “I was a teenager at the time, staying in one these hotels, and Mean Street volunteers came by our door with food and offering to pray with us,” she remembered. “We gladly accepted, and even had a Christmas dinner with them.” Years later, with a family of her own, Bledsoe decided it was time to teach her children the value of appreciating what they have. So she got back in touch with the organization — this time to volunteer. “Seeing this humbled everyone, and I think I needed it as much as my kids did,” she said. “Now that I volunteer with the ministry, there are times when I open the door on a situation very similar to what mine was.” Bledsoe is one of hundreds of people who have had their lives changed by the work of Mean Street, founded by the Rev. James Fry and headquartered in Lakewood. The Christian nonprofit works to help homeless families, particularly in the west Jefferson County area, leave the streets for a stable place to live and reliable employment. “I was volunteering at area food banks and saw people who were just so broken,” Fry explained. “I started

Families in need in Lakewood work to set up tents in the Mean Street Ministries shelter. In March, the organization tested out a new program where the cold weather shelter was open every night for families. PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER

HOW TO HELP MEAN STREET MINISTRY Contacting Mean Street Ministry: 1380 Ammons St., Lakewood 303-232-2500 chaplainjames@meanstreetministry.org www.meanstreetministry.org www.facebook.com/ meanstreetministry Shelter needs: Fast-dry camp towels Old tents/sleeping pads Trash bags/cleaning supplies Volunteers Money

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major waterways and greenbelt parks. Last September, local officials cleared a camp near the Wadsworth Boulevard and I-70 interchange, on the border between Arvada and Wheat Ridge, of about 18 homeless people. Police say as many as 40 may have been staying there before the notification that the camp would be cleared. A drive by the intersection last week showed some were still making their home there. Potential causes of homelessness in the area are numerous. Among them, Baker noted, could be the new camping

The Rev. James Fry is founder of Lakewood-based Mean Street Ministries. The organization provides a cold weather shelter for homeless families in Jefferson County, among various other services for this vulnerable population.

ONE NIGHT OF HOMELESSNESS IN JEFFCO 74 households with children 167 households without children 57 newly homeless 50 chronically homeless

14 veterans in respondent households 21 unaccompanied youth 439 total homeless

Source: The most recent Point-In-Time survey, conducted during the week of Jan. 25, 2016, by Metro Denver Homeless Initiative and Metro Denver stakeholders.

ban and homeless camp sweeps in downtown Denver, which may be pushing more homeless into surrounding communities, such as Arvada, Golden and Lakewood. “That’s one thing we’re eager to see — if there was an effect” in this year’s survey numbers, Baker said. Recreational marijuana and

the state’s expanded Medicaid program might also be making the state a popular destination for those most in danger of falling into homelessness, Baker and other homeless advocates say. The area’s red-hot housing market and soaring rents might be another reason, according to several human

service organizations. Most Jeffco municipalities are seeing median rental prices approaching $2,000 a month. A recent study by real estate website Zillow found that wages have not kept pace with rising housing prices. From 2011 to 2016, it found households in the Denver Metro Area are spending up to 14 percent more of their income just to pay rent each month. The 2016 Point in Time Survey found that economic reasons — losing a job, inability to pay the mortgage, inability to pay medical bills — made up the largest portion of reasons that those surveyed in Jeffco said caused their homelessness. But other causes, or combinations of issues definitely

play a part too — mental health, physical abuse, immigration status, disability. Multiple problems require multiple solutions. Many of those who work with the homeless say that there is a purposeful effort going on to “de-silo the silos,” as Otten puts it, to improve partnerships between their many organizations to work together. Pastor James Fry, who runs the Mean Street Ministry and cold weather shelter in Lakewood, agrees with the need for better partnership. He says that too often he sees organizations so focused on a solution for part of the problem of homelessness, that they ignore the rest. “There is no one one-size fits all solution to this,” he said.

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buying food in bulk and going to local motels where homeless families were staying, and that was 15 years ago.” In the years since its creation, Mean Street has grown to include providing resource guides to families in need, and a cafe, food bank and cold weather shelter, all at 1380 Ammons St. in a building it shares with the Denver Street School, which serves at-risk youth by giving them a second chance to earn their high school diploma. Mean Street also has key working relationships with the county and has formed partnerships with area cities and police departments. “Our paths intersect with them and the work they do from time to time,” said Randy McNitt, a sergeant with the Lakewood Police Department. “One of the biggest ways we interact with them is as a cold weather shelter they host during bad weather.” The school is the county’s designated cold weather shelter for families, and area police know to use Mean Street as a resource for those in need from October to April. The shelter is open to families when it becomes dangerous for people to spend the night outside — usually when it is about 32 degrees with precipitation or 20 degrees or colder and dry. “We work with Jeffco on the shelter, and we are often bursting at the seams,” Fry said. “Denver is becoming too dangerous for a lot of families, so

Mean Street Executive Director James Fry, center, talks with a volunteer and Outreach Director Todd Graber at the organization’s Lakewood shelter. CLARKE READER

we’re seeing more of these families being pushed out into the suburbs area.” Young families are the fastestgrowing segment of homeless in the metro area, Fry said, with the high prices of living in Denver and the lack of affordable housing options in Jeffco being some of the top reasons. In March, Mean Street tried a pilot

program, where the overnight shelter in the gym was open every evening, regardless of weather, to about 10 families a night. The number of families who attend every night varies, but what stays the same is the routine — families arrive and set up their tents, eat and go to bed. “It can cost someone between $75 to $100 a night for one of those motels on Colfax,” said Suzanne Wilson, a volunteer and president of Mean Street’s board. “Not having to worry about where their kids are going to be resting their heads helps.” The program’s goal is to save up money for more permanent housing. Added benefits include having a safe place to shower and sleep. Families arrive between 6 and 7 p.m., are given dinner and a shower, and sent up tents in the gym. There is breakfast early in the morning — they have to be out by 7 a.m. “Everybody has a chore to help run the shelter,” Wilson said. “The kids really like it — they’re camping inside. Most kids beg to camp inside.” There is a friendly atmosphere as everyone prepares for the evening, with people talking about their days and visiting with the volunteers. Jefferson County has always been a place where homeless people stay for a while, according to Fry, but “single homeless” know how to stay off the radar and go unnoticed. For families with children and a job, this is not so easy. “Shelters are packed with people who have jobs, but the cost of living is just so high,” he said. “Homeless

April 6, 2017A families tend to be more transient, and it’s so difficult right now to find apartments they can afford.” Wilson said two of the families the ministry works with have found permanent housing in recent weeks, bringing the total to seven families that she knows have gotten out of homelessness this winter. “People need to be aware this is a problem happening right in their backyards,” said Pattie Stermole, director of Mean Street’s food bank. “The main thing we do here is expanding as much as we can to help the working poor.” Mental illness and addictions continue to be key causes in homelessness, and so Mean Street also offers prayers and counseling. But one group can only do so much, and there is always a desperate need for volunteers and donations. “We publish a new resource guide every year that has the latest resources for people in need, and that alone is a big cost for us,” Fry said. “We also need overnight and evening hosts for our shelter, and we always need funds to help buy clothes and food.” Volunteers such as Bledsoe, with her own experience with homelessness, can make all the difference for a family. “I don’t think most people see the homeless situation the way we do — that these are good people,” she said. “For me, working with these people has really changed my perspective, and reminded me that the homeless person you see on the street is a person just like you.”

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Jeffco school district continues budget talks A full budget presentation is scheduled for April 20

‘I appreciate these recommendations — it’s helpful to have feedback from our communities.’ Ron Mitchell,

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A presentation of the proposed budget for Jefferson County Public Schools is scheduled for the April 20 Board of Education meeting with final adoption scheduled for May 4. Discussion on development of the 2017/2018 budget began in October with additional discussions at board meetings each month since. At the March 23 study session, results of community engagement efforts with regard to budget prioritization recommendations were represented to the board. The tool was open for three weeks from Jan. 21 through Feb. 10, gathering responses from 5,366 people. According to the tool, the majority would like the district to

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increase employee compensation and districtwide fees. According to the tool results, the majority would also like to decrease deferred maintenance, student mental health, athletics and activities, technology, central staff support and close four schools. Four town hall meetings about the school district’s budget were held during the same period of the online survey. Of the town hall’s 3,958 participants, 62 percent did not support closing schools, and 94 percent supported board priorities. The District Accountability Committee also presented their budget priorities to the board March 23, which in-

cluded funding the District Improvement Plan, supporting employee compensation, continuing students behavioral and mental health support and maintaining current students based budgeting. “I appreciate these recommendations — it’s helpful to have feedback from our communities,” said Board President Ron Mitchell. The board has targeted $19.8 million toward the districts targeted goal of reductions. Of that, $10.8 million comes from the cabinet reductions list, which includes increasing athletics fees, reducing staff, increasing building use fees, unused sick leave

pay and closing Pleasant View Elementary. Another $9 million in district savings is estimated in retirement savings. Moving forward, staff suggested starting to build the budget with an conservative estimate of $4 million in new state funds and $19.8 million in increased compensation. Compensation increases are still in negotiations and this number is an estimate. “Let’s remain conservative on the $4 million number,” board member Brad Rupert told staff. “We certainly want to work on compensation and plug that hole so we’re competitive.” As a whole, the board

decided that being conservative with state funding is the smart way to begin building the budget. “My hope is the $4 million holds,” said boardmember Amanda Stevens. “If further reductions are on the table, I’d like us to get creative with one-time-use funds.” As of now, the closure of Peck, Pennington, Stober and Swanson elementary schools along with the reduction of Wheat Ridge High School Gifted and Talented teachers has been removed from the reduction recommendation list. Eleven other line items have been moved to the deferred list. This includes reduction in custodial services, the elimination of literary interventionists, gifted and talented resource teachers and transportation to option schools and the outdoor lab. “We’re confident that the deferred list won’t be utilized this year,” said acting interim superintendent Terry Elliot. “But that’s barring catastrophe with state funding.”

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Belmar’s building blocks of creativity Block 7 arts district aims for more outreach

BELMAR BLOCK 7 BASICS LOCATION: On the eastern end of Belmar, along Saulsbury Street between West Alaska Drive and West Virginia Place

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When photographer Jess Kornacki decided to start her own women’s portrait studio, she knew the high costs of setting up shop in Denver would be prohibitive to her getting her business off the ground. Fortunately, there was a spot she had an eye on closer to home for the Art of Her studio. “I’ve been wanting to get a space in Belmar’s Block 7 for a while, and it took a year and a half of waiting for a space to open up,” Kornacki remembered. “The floor-to-ceiling windows in these studios are just incredible.” Block 7 is a series of 10 creative businesses, mainly galleries and studios, located on the eastern end of Belmar, along Saulsbury Street between West Alaska Drive and West Virginia Place. “Block 7 Art Galleries and Studios have been a part of Belmar’s identity since the beginning,” wrote Kim Cronin, Belmar’s marketing director, in an email interview. “The spaces were conceptualized and designed to meet the needs and desires of local artists while allowing them

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40 West, and I really liked the energy of Block 7.” One of the biggest challenges facing the artists and businesses on Block 7 is a lack of awareness, Kornacki said. To address this problem, the block is hosting first Friday art walks, creative nights, and a large block party in June. “We have big competitors in Denver districts like Santa Fe,” she explained. “Having art is so important, and we’ve all built our businesses based on our artistic creativity.” Not only do creative businesses add color and variety to an area, but they make a positive impact on the economy. According to the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts’ 2016 report, “Economic Activity Study of the Metro Denver Culture,” arts organizations’ total economic impact is $512.8 million, and creates

about 10,731 jobs. “Art galleries, studios and creative businesses draw in a sophisticated and valuable customer-base that enjoys cultural and experiential offerings and supporting locallyowned and small businesses,” wrote Cronin. “With art brings local talent, vibrancy, passion and creativity, all characteristics that Belmar seeks in our tenant mix.” Opportunities for creative businesses at Block 7 and similar places are especially important for the new generation of artists and businesspeople. This is particularly clear to Chris Spohn, president of RMCAD. “We have a placement director for the students who come to our school to help them find employment,” Spohn said. “There’s a need for artminded employees across all areas. Places like Block 7 are important because they serve as a connection between the community and the arts.” It’s the feeling of community and connection that makes Block 7

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VOICES Fine lines differentiate confidence, humility and arrogance

HITTING HOME

Michael Alcorn

he Denver Nuggets, if you haven’t noticed, are a very interesting team to watch this year. They’ve made some huge strides, after a few abysmal seasons, and have a legitimate star in the making in Nikola Jokic. But, they had a game a couple weeks ago, against the Houston Rockets, in which they out-played the better team. Unfortunately, the Nuggets missed 12 free throws in the second half — they usually only miss 7 in a whole game — and lost by 4 points. A week later, they played a critical game in which they were competing, but, inexplicably, abandoned their game plan for 5 minutes, fell

behind, and lost. It seems they had a crisis of confidence. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about confidence, humility, and arrogance, and the fine lines that differentiate those qualities. Champions, in whatever walk of life, are very confident people, and that’s a good thing—you wouldn’t want to have your cardiac surgeon tell you “I’m really hoping your triple bypass is going be fine, Mrs. Smith.” No, I want the surgeon who says “You have nothing to worry about.” The Nuggets could use a player who says to the rest of the team, “calm down, fellas, I got this.” The problem is when that confidence slides

over into arrogance. If the same surgeon takes it for granted that the surgery will be fine, so they don’t get enough sleep the night before, that would be arrogant — and disastrous. One of the Nuggets, who missed practice, shouldn’t be the one who tries to take the team on his back. That would be arrogant. Scripture tells us that “Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before the fall,” and the Greeks called it “hubris.” Whatever you call it, we’ve got lots of it in our civic life. You don’t think President Trump’s arrogance contribute to his bad relationships SEE ALCORN, P14

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Andrea Doray

pril is National Poetry Month. Thus, I paraphrase: “Oh, somewhere in this favoured land the sun is shining bright, / The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light; / And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout, / But there is no joy in America—the NEA struck out.” Perhaps you recognize this selection I appropriated from Ernest Lawrence Thayer’s “Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic

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Support diverse transportation bill I live on South Lincoln Street near Alameda and find the constant noise from traffic to be a stressor. While walking this section of Lincoln is unpleasant because of cars, walking along Broadway one block to the west is different. For a stretch along Broadway, there is more space between the sidewalk and the traffic because of a bicycle lane between the parking along the street and the sidewalk, an arrangement which shields a person traveling on the sidewalk from some of the noise from the street. In addition, the cyclists are protected from the traffic by the line of parked cars. In order to increase and improve the options for moving about Denver metro area neighborhoods in a manner which is safe, enjoyable and protected from pollution, I urge you to ask your state legislators to support HB17-1242, which would increase funding for diverse modes of transportation. If you do not know who your legislators are, you can visit http://leg.colorado.gov/ find-my-legislator. Jonathan Huie Lakewood On Arvada and education Thanks to Mr. Lofland for his March 23 letter about how change is still making Old Arvada better now. Other recent letter writers speak more like Washington, D.C.’s do-nothing bureaucrats than Coloradans. I will remind all, government has already been run

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by “wealthy” Democrats for years and all Colorado public school students should get the same amount of money for education. No matter Jeffco school board’s past campaign rhetoric and biases against their own school district’s students. Paranoid views are rampant throughout our country’s politics today. Major damage has already been done to the “general welfare” of all citizens through our government’s previous actions. “Educator elitism,” which Michael Alcorn was also writing of, is a national societal disease. It consists of individuals putting little thought or effort into their ideas or deeds. Any Coloradan can understand why Colorado public schools that don’t educate students to their best aren’t closed, where it’s normal for failing public charters. Society has to recognize people’s “life and school” choices are the same for the majority of their existence. Close-minded persons should open their ears and listen to make a difference. Other points Mr. Alcorn should have made in his editorial were: some actual experts know more than those that just have a shared community experience and anyone can be wrong in their beliefs. Privilege, wealth or personal biases don’t give Jeffco residents rights to promote hate or discrimination to back their personal opinions. Gary Scofield, Arvada SEE LETTERS, P13

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New bill expands Colorado’s child care options GUEST COLUMN

Jessie Danielson

any hard-working parents across Colorado are struggling to find quality, affordable child care that meets their needs. While there are wonderful daycare centers, early learning centers and other licensed child care facilities that serve families very well, some parents need or want other options. In a time where child care costs are high and day care center wait lists are long, child care deserts have become a statewide problem. That is why I just passed SB17-110, a bipartisan measure to offer one solution to increase access to child care and ensure our children are safe. This new law makes it possible for friends, relatives, nannies, and nanny-shares to care for up to four unrelated kids. It will increase access to child care and lower costs for parents.

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McMinimee deserves dumping A few Jeffco residents have recently written that they feel Superintendent Dan McMinimee’s departure is a loss to Jeffco Schools. However, as a parent of two Jeffco students who would have been negatively affected by the cuts in McMinimee’s recent budget proposal, I strongly disagree. Originally, I too thought that although McMinimee’s performance had been average at best, the board should consider a one-year contract with much higher expectations. But then just a few weeks later, McMinimee plunged 17 elementary school communities into chaos after suggesting that some should be closed and others would be reconfigured to K-5, 6-8 schools in a mere seven months. His recommendations were announced only days before the deadline for the first round of choice enrollment, and well after all the school information nights. On top of that, he also suggested cutting multiple programs and resources that directly affect the classroom, despite the Jeffco School Board members’ specific request that any budget proposal keep cuts away from the classroom. Hundreds of families at those schools scrambled to find out what those cuts would mean and whether they would suddenly be forced to make unplanned enrollment decisions. And then, after we’d written letters, held school meetings, worried about how our students could be hurt, and after hours of public comment at the board meeting, McMinimee turns around and informs the board that — surprise! — the district can use retirement savings and doesn’t need to make all those cuts after all. How can anyone still think McMinimee’s departure is a loss after that show of utter incompetence? I’m excited about the superintendent search and look forward to a dynamic leader who is much better equipped to address the achievements and challenges in our Jeffco Schools. Lisa Cook, Westminster

The bill will also increase kids’ safety. With this new law, people will come out of the shadows and seek the resources that are available to them such as free training in home safety, sleep safety and school readiness. In rural, suburban and urban communities, the lack of access to child care has become so significant that nearly 100,000 kids lack access to licensed child care. Some communities have no day care center to care for children. Many parents are facing problems of long waitlists and astronomic expenses for day care. In Colorado, child care can cost more than a family’s rent or mortgage. Parents can be forced to leave the work force because child care is so inaccessible. For some families, a relative or friend who provides child care is the best option for their schedule, budget or the well-

Tragedy of the commons The recent talk of closing dog parks throughout the Denver area (Denver, Evergreen, Arvada) show that this concept is still valid. Left to their own devices, people will still exploit commonly held spaces for their own benefit. In our times, it means letting Fido “go” au naturale, and then just going home. Leaving “it” for someone else pick up. Result, the parks get ankle deep in “it,” the creeks get polluted, the parks have to close, and all the dog lovers then go nutz. Maybe our collective environmental consciousness hasn’t come all that far since colonial days. Lou Matis, Arvada A culture of canine clean-up As a frequent visitor to the West Arvada Dog Park for the last 3 years I have noticed that we have few of the problems as noted in other parks around the Denver Metro Area. This is probably due to the culture of the dog park. Most of us have been visitors for quite a while and many friendships have developed both human and canine. New visitors are usually greeted by a regular with just some friendly conversations about their dog. Often we are so busy talking we don’t see our dog relieve itself. So we have a secret code. When another visitor sees our dog do this, they just say “Hey (insert name) your dog just pooped.” Upon receipt of this secret code the owner then cleans it up. When we don’t see our dog poop or just out of habit we will usually pick up another dog’s waste product, kind of paying it forward (or backward if you will). We will often just offer the other person a bag to clean up the poop. This subtle hint usually works and no one takes offense. This type of community culture can only develop if the participants are willing to do so. Ours is not the only dog park with this type of culture, and there is no reason the other parks cannot develop one. I would encourage regular visitors of any dog park to help create this caring attitude. It is not hard to do, and is very rewarding. Bill Hineser, Arvada

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with Congress, bad decorum, and tenuous relationship with the truth, all of which have contributed to his rocky first two months? Please. Then you ask yourself, how did he ever get here? And, you look back at a general election campaign in which he, despite that arrogance, simply outworked his opponent—at one point in late October, he had held three public campaign events to every two of

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of Columbia, and U.S. territories, supporting performances, exhibitions, healing arts and arts education programs, festivals, and artist residencies. And the NEA is on the verge of striking out. Yes, I understand – and advocate for – the need to reduce the federal deficit, and yet the current White House budget proposal does not do that. And yes, I also understand that reducing the federal deficit means a reduction in spending … a reduction that causes the least harm and has the most impact. This budget doesn’t do that either.

April 6, 2017A Hillary’s — and you wonder if Hillary wasn’t beaten by her own arrogance. Sure, there were a lot of contributing factors, but she never once campaigned in Wisconsin, and her presence in Ohio and Michigan was scant, and she was confident that, at one point, she stopped polling in critical places. She campaigned arrogantly, and lost. I think we even saw such a dynamic on a local level. I stayed out of the campaign for the mill and bond in Jeffco this time around, which made me only slightly more silent on the issue than the district itself. Whatever P.R. campaign they were running, I couldn’t

tell you what it was, and it obviously didn’t work. I have to wonder if the district didn’t simply believe that the easy results of the recall election last year made the passage of 3A and 3B a foregone conclusion. The most effective people I’ve ever known were people who could be confident of their abilities, while always keeping their arrogance in check. And, I think, the easiest way to do that is to cultivate a little humility (may I suggest marriage and parenthood?). As C.S. Lewis said once, “humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is, rather, thinking of yourself less.” Ef-

fective athletes and politicos shouldn’t be thinking about how unfair it was that they lost — they should be thinking about what the other team or the public are telling them by their defeat. Have the humility to face reality, have the humility to go back to work, and come back again, confident that you’ve learned your lesson and gotten it right. And that works in all walks, not just bright spotlit ones.

We will never, ever agree on what causes the least harm, but what has the most impact on budget reduction is pretty quantifiable. For example, funding for the National Endowment of the Arts is on the chopping block. Yet the National Endowment for the Arts’ 2016 appropriation of $148 million constitutes only .004 percent of the federal budget. Additionally, NEA grants provide a significant return on investment of federal dollars with $1 of NEA direct funding leveraging up to $9 in private and other public funds, resulting in $500 million in matching support in 2016. With only the $148 million annual budget, the NEA investments in the arts contributes to a $730 billion arts and culture economic industry,

which includes 4.2 percent of the annual Gross Domestic Product, and supports 4.8 million jobs that yield a $26 billion trade surplus for the country. Colorado Creative Industries, the NEA’s arm in our state, reports that Colorado ranks first in the nation for percentage of residents who personally perform or create artworks, second for residents who attend films and visit historic buildings, neighborhoods and parks, and third in reading literature and in attendance for live music, theater or dance. So … what do we here in Colorado want the “Ballad of the Republic Sung in 2018” to be, 130 years after Casey took the bat? NEA staff cannot lobby or participate in efforts to influence Congress

regarding appropriations, law, legislation, or policy. But we can. If we want to fight for the arts in our communities, we need to step up to the plate. All of us. Call or write Colorado’s Congressional delegation and tell them what the arts mean to Colorado, and to you. Tell them not to let the NEA strike out.

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com

Andrea Doray is a writer who reminds us that private funding will not sustain the arts. And, of U.S. charitable giving rural areas receive only 5.5 percent of all philanthropic dollars. NEA funding makes sure there is equitable distribution of funds, particularly for underserved communities, across the nation. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com for more information.

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his is scary. I am a college educated journalist who has always questioned claims in advertising that don’t sound true. But what looked like a real story Mary McFerren popped up on my Facebook site. Stobie There was a photo of Meryl Streep and Robert Redford next to each other smiling and the post went like this: Featured in Yahoo! Woman’s Day Vanity Fair, Time, People, AOL and Shape Magazine — Meryl Streep and Robert Redford shock the world with plans of getting married after years of keeping their relationship a secret. Meryl Streep tells editors “Robert and I have never stopped loving each other, ever since meeting on the set of Out of Africa, our careers just got in the way. Now we’re ready to go public and finally tie the knot!” It looked real, but I wondered how could Redford and Streep could suddenly blow apart their exist-

ing marriages? And for one who sees marriage as sacred, I began to think about this story. Were these two actors, leaders in cultural and political influence, breaking up the stable marriages they had for so long presented to the public? What about their kids, their extended families? What about their current spouses? After the story about Streep and Redford planning to marry, the Internet post went on to describe a skin care product to correct wrinkles. The ad said the product was used by Meryl Streep and endorsed by Dr. Oz! A photo of Dr. Oz was displayed. It all looked so real. There was a place to click on for a free trial and I thought why not? It all sounded so good. I clicked on the spot for a free trial. Nothing happened. I didn’t connect with anyone. I turned off my computer and went on with my day. But this story about Redford and Streep continued to pop up in my mind for several days. Something in my conscience was restless about the story of Redford and Streep planning to marry. It seemed so out of character for both of them. Had the American culture gone crazy and made sane people, Robert Redford and Meryl Streep, do rash things? Was their behavior part of what I call “The Trump Effect” the constant barrage of disturbing

stories about our president in the mainstream media and the nightly television news. I’m talking about stories such as Trump’s accusation of Obama wiretapping Trump Tower during the presidential election. It seemed out of character for Obama to do such a thing. Last night I did a Google search and discovered a post from Snopes. com saying the Streep/Redford story was a false rumor used to attract attention to a skin product. Dr. Oz was not part of this original story either, and he complained he was constantly plagiarized and falsely identified with products on the Internet. So it felt weird for me that I was tricked by a fake story about Redford and Streep. And it felt additionally weird that I was hoodwinked into believing Dr. Oz endorsed the skin product. I wonder how many other people are being tricked by fake news? If we as a culture become uncertain about what is truth, we become easy prey for fake news, easy prey for marketers. Mary Stobie is a public speaker and the author of the memoir “You Fall Off, You Get back ON.” She is a member of National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Contact her at mry_jeanne@yahoo.com and www. marystobie.com

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Find the answers to life’s stress tests Stress is normal. It’s how you handle it that’s important

Cori Barker, sitting, practices Thai massage on one of his instructors about two years ago when he was attending the Berkana Institute of Massage Therapy. Barker, 32, worked for an engineering firm for four years after graduating from the Colorado School of Mines, but realized he wasn’t leading a healthy lifestyle — this prompted him to become a massage therapist, and he opened Reworks Massage (and Tech) on 16th Street Mall last fall.

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

fter Cori Barker earned his degree from the Colorado School of Mines, he landed a job with an engineering firm. He enjoyed the job, but the work was stressful, often finding it difficult to meet a client’s expectations. And his off time was filled with monotonous routine — a PB&J sandwich for a quick dinner, and some TV or video games to unwind a bit before bed. Barker lived this way for four years — poor diet, lack of sleep and little exercise. Admittedly, he did not allow time for self-care. “I didn’t have the maturity to value my personal health,” Barker, 32, said. “But I couldn’t imagine a different lifestyle.” The one thing he did do for himself, both as a student and engineering professional, was get a massage about once a year to help relax. And this is what led him to the path he is on today — a massage therapist living a content and mindful lifestyle. Having some degree of stress is normal — and not all stress is bad, health experts agree. But too much stress can lead to common illnesses because of a compromised immune system or more serious diagnoses of anxiety or depression. “Stressors can really knock us out of our normal routine,” said Tripti Sharma, a therapist who teaches a mental health first aid class at Community Reach Center, a nonprofit that provides mental health care and other health services at multiple sites throughout Adams County. “How you handle it is what’s important.” Shannon Gwash, director of wellness programs and services for Jefferson Center for Mental Health, says the term “eustress” refers to what mental health experts consider positive, healthy stress. It can be thought of as a motivator because that kind of stress keeps people working toward a goal or pushes a person to excel. Distress — the stress associated with being stressed out — is when life starts to become too overwhelming, Gwash said. There is no definitive threshold between the two, Gwash said, because people have different triggers that can cause distress. However, to distinguish between the two, Gwash suggests asking this question: Are you progressing toward that goal, or are you falling behind because you’re taking on too much? “It’s hard to take a step back,” Gwash said, “but it’s necessary.” In addition, stress can be situational

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or chronic, Sharma said. Situational can include a death in the family to a big test coming up. Chronic stress is generally ongoing and long-term. For example, it could be environmental, such as living in an abusive home. For most people, the best way to handle stress, Gwash said, is to recognize and acknowledge when you’re taking on too much. “Everyone gets stressed out, but it’s not always because of the same things,” she said. “Be aware of what works for you. Sometimes, too busy is not good. It’s good for us to have downtime, and it’s good for us to have those healthy boundaries.”

MORE TIPS TO MANAGE STRESS Here are a few more tips to manage stress: • Stay connected to your social network. Allot time to spend with friends and loved ones. • Ask for help when life becomes overwhelming. Seek advice from clinicians or others you trust. • Maintain a positive outlook. Don’t get caught up by the negative eﬀects of something that didn’t go exactly as planned. • Help another person manage his stress. • Make time to enjoy favorite leisure activi-

ties. Join a class or program oﬀered through community resources, such as the library or rec center. • Go outside — being outside allows a person to take in nature’s smells and calming sounds. • Break things down into smaller, more manageable steps.

Sources: Shannon Gwash of Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Tripti Sharma of the Community Reach Center

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Wheat Ridge resident Ed Sealover writes about history, hikes and hops Author and journalist Ed Sealover hikes the rim of the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park with 11-monthold son Lincoln along for the ride.

BY ANDREA W. DORAY SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

When you need an answer to the perennial “what’s a great Colorado short-stay getaway” question, Wheat Ridge resident Ed Sealover has one. In fact, he has 30 of them that he details in his most recent book, “Colorado Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops,” which is a 2017 finalist for the Colorado Book Award. But don’t let the title fool you. Although Sealover’s first book, “Mountain Brew: A Guide to Colorado’s Breweries,” focuses on beer, “Colorado Excursions” takes us to Colorado wineries and distilleries as well. And lest you think the book is all about adult beverages, this 250-page guide is filled with family-friendly outings, intriguing historical tidbits, and photos that will make you want to start packing for your next road trip. “To me, Colorado’s outdoor recreation, craft beer scene and fascinating past are the three attributes most unique and compelling to this state,” says Sealover. “I combined these into one coherent travel guide to show you why I love this state so much.” Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Sealover grew up in Florida. He studied journalism and history at Northwestern University in Chicago before coming west. He is a reporter with the Denver Business Journal, and throughout his 20-year-plus journalism career, Sealover has received more than 80 state, regional and national awards. Although Sealover and his wife

Denise have lived in the Denver area since leaving Colorado Springs in 2006, the family decided to move to Wheat Ridge in late 2016. “Denise grew up in Wheat Ridge and attended Wheat Ridge High School,” says Sealover. “For both of us, it felt like coming home.” Previously a self-admitted urban dweller, Sealover finds Wheat Ridge the perfect place to raise their two young children, son Lincoln and daughter Jane. “We have our own little piece of land, friendly neighbors strolling by with dogs,” and he said with a laugh, “two breweries within walking distance.” When Sealover was researching “Colorado Excursions,” Lincoln was 11 months old and traveled with Ed and Denise across the state. “There’s something for everyone in this book,”

Sealover says, “and if I can do it with an 11-month-old on my back, most families will find that whether hiking, rafting or riding in a vehicle, these outings are geared for most every age and ability.” Rivka Uster, a patron experience associate who coordinates programming at the Wheat Ridge Library, says that Sealover’s book is a perfect combination. “Our library patrons are deeply interested in Colorado, the history and the adventure. They also want to build community, and we’re excited to offer Ed’s book to get people out into nature and enjoying what Colorado has to offer.” The 95 sites in the book are divided into 10 three-day trips, from the Western Slope to southwestern Colorado and the San Luis Valley, from southeastern Colorado to the mountain corridor and north to Estes Park.

Sealover organized each itinerary to take advantage of certain times of day. For example, he says, when hiking the Great Sand Dunes, start in the early morning to avoid the San Luis Valley’s intense midday sun and scorching sands. He advises experiencing the Glenwood Hot Springs after sunset to watch the stars come out. Sealover included what he calls “nobrainers,” such as Red Rocks, Rocky Mountain National Park and Mesa Verde. But his voice gets a little more animated when he talks about places such as Zapata Falls in the Sangre de Christo wilderness. “Climbing into the falls is pretty nondescript to start out. But you end up crossing the stream five or six times, and just as you’re about to get annoyed, you begin to embrace this as part of the experience.” Don’t just snap a photo and leave, Sealover counsels: “Stay for a while, soak it in, dance in the pool at the bottom of the falls. Become part of the beauty of this state.” In the end, Sealover says the choices reflect his belief that “a good hike is a great way to start the day, and a good brewery or bar is a great way to end it.”

Renaissance Festival holds auditions for summer

Festival recreates 16th century England BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Auditions for the 2017 Colorado Renaissance Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 9 at 409 S. Wil-

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IF YOU GO Ed Sealover will be reading from Colorado Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops at the Wheat Ridge Library. WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Monday, April 17 WERE: 5475 W 32nd Avenue INFO: Call 303-235-5275 for more details.

cox St. in Castle Rock. The Renaissance Festival, held in Larkspur, runs for eight weekends in June and July. The event is set in 16th century England and showcases both fantasy and historically-inspired characters, said John Bryan, the casting director who is also the actor playing Good King Henry. Auditions on April 9 will be for characters in the King’s Court and other

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villagers. The actors are those who walk the streets and interact with attendees. This year’s auditions, which are not capping the number of open roles, will look for a fresh approach from actors. “We’re just always looking for people who have new ideas, new character ideas,” Bryan said. Other acts include horseback jousting, live music and a hypnotist. Village buildings, food, costuming and music

are all inspired by the 16th century setting, creating “a chance to just get away from now,” Bryan said. To set up an audition appointment, contact John Bryan at 2JABryan@ gmail.com. For more information on the festival, visit www.coloradorenaissance.com. The 2017 festival dates are: June 10-11, June 17-18, June 24-25 and July 1-2, July 8-9, July 15-16, July 22-23, July 29-30.

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Sounds like a musical summer in Lakewood Annual concert series lineup announced

Alt-rockers Panda & People will be performing in Lakewood as part of the Sounds Exciting! Summer Concert Series.

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Listen carefully. Do you hear that? That sound you’re hearing is the sound of summer coming to Lakewood. The city announced its lineup for the annual Sounds Exciting! Summer Concert Series, and this year’s musicians are more varied than ever. “We keep this fresh for our residents by finding some of the best local artists around,” said Karla Grahn, volunteer coordinator with the city’s Heritage, Culture and the Arts department. “We also feature new and upcoming artists that show off the diversity of Denver’s music scene.” Among the highlights of the lineup

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are the Hazel Miller Band, Dotsero, and Pandas & People. All the shows are at the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitheater, 801 S. Yarrow St. The music isn’t the only draw to the events — there will also be local food trucks serving bites and the Foothills Credit Union’s Beer Garden is back for the second year.

“We’re featuring local breweries like WestFax Brewing, Great Frontier, Caution, Green Mountain and Iron Works,” Grahn said. “We’re also going to feature offerings from LandLocked Ales and Colorado Cider Company.” Gates open at 6 p.m., opening acts begin at 6:30, and picnicking is welcome.

“These are really family-friendly events meant for all ages,” Grahn said. “You’re able to lay back and enjoy the stars with some great music.” The 2017 Sounds Exciting! Lineup is as follows: June 21 — The Hazel Miller Band (rhythm and blues) June 28 — Megan Burtt (indie/poprock) July 5 — Town Mountain (roots, bluegrass and Americana) July 12 — Pandas & People (alternative folk and rock) July 19 — DOTSERO (contemporary jazz) July 26 — The Burroughs (soul and funk) Season tickets are $30 and are on sale now at Lakewood.org/SummerConcerts; the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway; the Lakewood Heritage Center Visitor Center, 801 S. Yarrow St.; or by calling 303-987-7845.

Ballet company joins with band to examine nation’s divisions BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Divisions,” is a new production by Wonderbound contemporary ballet company and nationally known hip-hop band the Flobots — both involved in

community activism through the arts. It will play in three metro Denver venues between April 14 and 30. Choreographer Garrett Ammons and his wife, Dawn Fay, began with the company in Denver in 2007, then called Ballet Nouveau, now called Wonder-

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bound. They have made a practice of collaborating with other artists. “With our country more divided than ever, it’s important to come together through art,” Wonderbound says. “This production is inspired by how art has impacted great revolutions in history and costuming will be based on clothing worn by revolutionaries through time.” Ammons, known for his ability to work with other artistic groups, including Paper Bird, poet Michael J. Henry, illusionist Professor Phelyx, DeVotchka’s Tom Haggerty and musician Ian Cooke, has teamed this year with Flobots lead singer Jamie “Jonny 5” Laurie and the band, as they were also completing a new album following several years of effort. “Our job is all the more important as social conflict increases,” said Ammons. The new Flobots album, “NOENEMIES,” is due on May 5 and the dance portion of the production was created from the new music. The album includes the voices of a gospel choir and intends to give listeners a sense of hope. “We hope `Divisions’ is a thoughtful and compelling look into the soul of a nation stirring with unresolved questions — What are we mobilizing for? Who are we mobilizing against? Why are we scared of each other? As more and more people take to the streets, these ques-

IF YOU GO “DIVISIONS” will be performed at three metro area venues: • 7:30 p.m. April 14-15 and 2 p.m. April 16 at 2 p.m. at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights (tickets: 303-292-4700, wonderbound.com) • 7:30 p.m. April 22 and 2 p.m. April 23 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker (tickets: 303-805-6800, parkerarts.org) • 7:30 p.m. April 29, 2 p.m. April 30 at the Newman Center for Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliﬀ Ave., Denver, at the University of Denver (303871-6200, newmancenterpresents.com) tions are more vital now than ever,” Laurie said. The socially active band started Youth on Record, which, with help from working musicians, trains at-risk students to develop career skills while staying in school. They work from a new studio located in the Mariposa community in Denver, with support from the Boettcher Foundation. Performances will be at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School in north Denver, at Parker’s PACE and at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts, between April 14 and 30. Wonderbound dancers swirl around Flobot singers Jamie Laurie and Stephen Brackett at a rehearsal for “Divisions,” which will run in April at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, PACE Center and The Newman Center. AMANDA TIPTON

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Jeffco police departments work on reaccreditation process BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When it comes to protecting their lives and property, citizens want to know their police officers are the best they can be. Many ways exist to ensure police departments are operating at top levels, but one of the most highly acclaimed is to receive accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Receiving the accreditation means a law enforcement agency is operating with the best practices in the industry. The Arvada Police Department received its reaccreditation in March, while the Lakewood and Golden departments just finished the process for applying for reaccreditation. Wheat Ridge begins its reaccreditation efforts in April. “This process is a chance for our department to clean out our closet and compare everything to what the best do,” said Golden police Capt. Daryl Hollingsworth. “As we go through the process, we make sure to keep track of the work other agency leaders are doing.” The Arvada and Lakewood departments were among the first in the state to receive accreditation in 1986. This is their 10th time being reaccredited. Golden received its first in 2008 and Wheat Ridge in 2011. Agencies must go through the reaccreditation process every three years. “It’s easy to become complacent, but we have to be able to find places for better practices,” said Jill McGranahan, public relations coordinator with Arvada’s department. “We’re holding ourselves accountable to the community and want to do our very best.” When the time comes for reaccreditation, CALEA reviews the files and paperwork from the department, and then sends assessors for several days

of on-site visits to examine policy and procedures, management, operations and support services. There are 485 standards that must be met to gain accredited status. Part of the on-site assessment is a public comment session, where partner agencies and the public address assessors with their thoughts and experiences of the department. During Lakewood’s public comment session on March 21, representatives from Golden, Arvada, Wheat Ridge and Aurora police departments, as well as the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Department, all spoke of the importance of working together. “We firmly embrace the spirit of accreditation,” said Ted Mink, deputy director of investigations with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. “Lakewood is nothing but high quality, high caliber and high character.” This spirit of camaraderie is common during reaccreditation, and attendees will find similar scenarios in all of the public comments. Arvada, Golden, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge often work together to handle emergencies and other situations, and share resources. “It’s good to hear that we all have the same mutual respect for each other,” said Lakewood chief Dan McCasky. “Doing this ensures we’re all working at the highest level and communicating with each other.” While achieving the status is great for an agency’s reputation and standing, according to all involved, the real beneficiaries are the residents, who are served by officers with high standards. “All of this creates opportunities for agencies and citizens to work better together,” said Wheat Ridge Chief Dan Brennan. “Everything we do in Jeffco is citizen-driven, and residents will see the same level of professionalism, training and skills.”

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Moving into a new place can be exciting, but for one new Wheat Ridge resident, things went a bit too far when a fire forced an entire apartment complex to evacuate on March 30. According to fire investigators, a new tenant, moving into the Applewood Retirement Community apartments at 2445 Youngfield, apparently set a cardboard box on top of the stove, and that stove was accidentally turned on. West Metro Fire received the call of a structure fire at about 5 p.m., and responded alongside Jeffco Sheriff ’s deputies. The fire was extinguished, but the fire and smoke damage rendered three units uninhabitable. There was one resident taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. “On its face, it had the potential to become a major incident,” according to West Metro PIO Ronda Scholting. “We weren’t sure how mobile all the residents were going to be.” More than a dozen residents were home at the time of the fire. Scholting said some of the residents were being

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Making a big difference one healthy gesture at a time Jeffco health department honors 2016 community health champs BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Twenty years ago, Nancy Braden, the Jefferson County Public Health department’s communications manager, started the Public Health Champions awards luncheon as a way for the community, the health department and the county government to network and talk about issues concerning public health. “It’s the one time of the year when we come together to celebrate the community members and organizations who truly make a difference in the health of the Jeffco community,” Braden said. This year, seven Public Health Champions awards

were given out at the March 30 event. The awards luncheon coincides annually with National Public Health Week, which takes place this year April 3-9. The common trait among the 2016 honorees is heroism — police officers, firefighters, organizations that provide childcare for low-income families and access to fresh food, and businesses that make small gestures that affect the community in a big way. What these people do is critical because the public health department has limited resources, said the department’s executive director, Dr. Mark Johnson. “The health champions exponentially expand what we can do in the community,” Johnson said. “That’s why we appreciate them so much.” Through the years, hundreds of people have been named health champions, Braden said. “And I am fairly certain that each one of them continue to make a difference.”

Donna Viverette, Jefferson County Public Health’s promotions supervisor, crowns Nancy Braden, the health department’s communications manager, as the queen of the health champions at an awards luncheon on March 30. Braden implemented the Public Health Champion awards 20 years ago. She will be retiring from the health department this May after 26 years of service. CHRISTY STEADMAN

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LAKEWOOD CRIME NEWS Burglary detectives from the Lakewood Police Department arrested Arthur Angel Lopez, 24, of Longmont, in connection with 24 separate burglaries that took place at commercial businesses in the city. The burglaries all occurred between late January and early March of 2017. The majority of the businesses were restaurants, but liquor stores and laundromat were also robbed. Most businesses were damaged by forced entries that were made, usually during nighttime hours. According to information provided by Steve Davis, public information officer with the Lakewood police, a Lakewood police crime analyst sup-

of second degree burglary. The District Attorney’s Office will review the case and make the final determination on the most appropriate charges. Anyone who feels they may have information regarding Lopez that would assist detectives is asked to call the Lakewood Police at 303-987-7111.

plied detectives with names of three men who were potential suspects in the burglaries. After investigation by detectives, they determined Lopez was responsible. Lopez was already in custody at the Jefferson County Jail on unrelated charges of second degree burglary, theft, criminal mischief, and failure to appear and failure to comply with probation, both in relation to the second degree burglary charge, according to information provided by Mark Techmeyer, public affairs director with Jeffco Sheriffs. Lakewood detectives have prepared a warrantless arrest affidavit for Lopez requesting he now also be held on suspicion of 24 counts

Magana sentenced to 14 years for house fire Christopher Magana, 28, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on March 29 after being found guilty of 19 felony counts in February for causing a house fire in Lakewood in April, according to information provided by First Judicial District Attorney Pete Weir.

There were 14 people in the house; nine were under the age of 18. None were injured. One of the residents of the duplex was Marilyn SanchezNaba, 21, who had been dating Magana off and on for a little less than a year. Sanchez-Naba had recently ended the relationship, but Magana did not accept the breakup, according to investigators. Testimony at trial was that he had continued to text her and that he had threatened to set her car on fire in the weeks prior. Following four days of trial in February, the jury deliberated eight hours before returning guilty verdicts on 18 counts of arson and one count of criminal mischief.

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‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is final musical of 2016-2017 season IF YOU GO

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Whether religious or not, almost everyone is familiar with the story of Jesus of Nazareth. The events of Jesus’ life were so long ago, and have been told and retold so many times that it can be hard to keep sight of the man himself. In its final musical of the 2016-2017 season, the Arvada Center is bringing the focus back on the humanity of the man with its production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” “This is the story of a man who really existed, so I wanted him to be as universal as possible,” said Billy Lewis Jr., who plays the titular character. “He was a man with questions about life, faith and people.” Directed by Rod A. Lansberry, and featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics of Tim Rice, “Jesus Christ Superstar” runs at the Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, through April 16. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. Wednesday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The musical is based on the New Testament’s description of the last week of Jesus’ life, as he and his disciples go to Jerusalem for Passover. Along the way Judas Iscariot (Matt LaFontaine) struggles with the approach Jesus has taken in his ministry, and Mary Magdalene (Jenna Bainbridge)

WHAT: “Jesus Christ Superstar” WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada WHEN: Through April 16 Tuesday - Saturday: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 2 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTS: Talkbacks - After performances on April 6 and April 16 Happy hour with cast - March 31, April 9 and April 12 Happy Hours with the Cast COST: $53-$77 INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or www. arvadacenter.org

Billy Lewis Jr. takes on the title role of Jesus in the Arvada Center’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The show follows Jesus and his disciples during the last week of Jesus’ life. PHOTO COURTESY THE ARVADA CENTER wrestles with her desires to keep him safe. “We don’t know a lot about Mary from The Bible, and we wanted to steer away from the incorrect idea that she was a prostitute,” Bainbridge explained. “Rod and I instead think of her as an innocent who just wants the best for Jesus.”

The show made a huge impact on the culture when it first debuted in the early 1970s, and since has become a staple of the musical theater world. For both Lewis and Bainbridge, the original album and production were life-changing works of art. “I love everything about the show, every note,” Lewis said. “It was a

great moment for us when the band was added. It reminds you this is a rock opera.” The community feeling that actors experience at the Arvada Center has been a terrific boon for everyone involved, both Lewis and Bainbridge said. The cast spends time together outside of rehearsal time, which is not always the case. For everyone involved, it was important not only to remain as historically accurate as possible, but to stay true to the original music by Webber and Rice. “This story is just beautifully told, and there’s nothing gimmicky about it,” Bainbridge said. “We wanted to a take that was both accurate and true.”

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April 6, 2017A ask, “What do you think will happen next?” Predicting is an important reading skill. In these books, the illustrations have so much to say. Whatever you do, take it slow. We often hurry children. Instead, give them time to think and relax. Reading will calm children down, prepare them for sleep, soothe a hurt and give great joy. Readers and thinkers Children who are read to often become good readers and thinkers. Reading is an extremely important part of their routine before naps and bedtime. No TV show, video, electronic book

or computer game can ever replace a family reading and talking together. Here are a few award winning picturebook authors and titles to start: “Tuesday,” “The Three Pigs,” “Flotsam,” ” Free Fall,” and “Sector 7” by David Wiesner; “The Red Book,” “Museum Trip,” “Rainstorm,” “Trainstop” and “Red Again” by Barbara Lehmann;” Good Night, Gorilla,” “10 Minutes till Bedtime” and “Officer and Gloria” by Peggy Rathmann; “The Snowman” by Raymond Brigg; “Ben’s Dream” by Chris Van Allsberg; “Clown” by Quentin Blake; “Pancakes for Breakfast” by Tomie dePaola;

“Rain” by Peter Spier; “Time Flies” by EricRohmann; ”Deep in theForest” by Brinton Turkle; “The Silver Pony” by Lynd Ward; “Have you Seen My Duckling?“ by Nancy Tafuri; “Yellow Umbrella” by Jae-Soo Liu; “Changes, Changes” by Pat Hutchins; and “Hug” by Jez Alborough. Esther Macalady is a former teacher who lives in Golden and participates in the Grandparents Teach Too writing group. For more learning tips, see grandparentsteachtoo.blogspot.com the wnmufm.org/ podcasts and the website grandparentsteachtoo.org.

CLUBS Arvada Chorale, an auditioned community chorus, rehearses Monday evenings from September to June at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. The chorale performs three concerts a year plus many community events. For audition information, call 720-432-9341, or email info@arvadachorale.org. Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:155:30 p.m.; workshop runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/ checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased infor-

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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 800-4776291 or go to Nar-Anon.org. Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join. Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter Bored? Lonely? Make life-long friends. Join a group of young ladies from ages 10-20 learn leadership and organizational skills in meetings with support from friends. Meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month in Golden. Meet periodically to do fun

Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night — celebrate your teen self 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.

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Wheat Ridge unveils state-of-the-art animal hospital New features include covered walk area and dental suite BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Since its beginning in 1955, the Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital has never been afraid of growing. The practice began in a single room, expanded in the 1980s and moved to its 12,000-square-foot location at 36th and Kipling in 1996. “At the time, we were panicked about filling a space that was three times bigger than our previous one,” remembered Dr. Don Ostwald, a partner at the animal hospital. “And now, 21 years later, here we are doing the same thing again, and we’re nervous all over again.” The “here” is the hospital’s new, state-of-the-art home at 10140 W. 44th Ave., which was unveiled March 28. Staff, community leaders and a few pooches were all on hand for the event, which was a chance to show off the specifically designed facility before the general health, specialty and emergency services opened to patients on April 1. “We had a dream of building a brand-new hospital for so long,” Ostwald said. “We’ve spent years working on this project to make the building become a reality.” The 38,000-square-foot facility will be home to 45 doctors, 18 specialists, four emergency doctors, more than 60 nurses and veterinary interns as well. In its two stories, the building equals practically all of the services offered at human hospitals like Lutheran Medical Center. “Lutheran is one of the top hospitals, and it’s wonderful to know we have a complementary facility for our citizens and their pets,” said Wheat Ridge Mayor Joyce Jay. “I know from my experiences out knocking on doors that almost everyone in the city has a pet, and I’m so proud to have this hospital in our city.” Among the many offerings are

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Out of the dog house. Pets owned by staff at the Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital celebrate the opening of their owners’ new workplace on March 28. 24-hour emergency services, a dental suite, radiology room with an ultrasound, MRI and CT scan machines, 27 exam rooms, an oncology department, blood bank, physical and sports therapy area and a prosthetics and braces specialist. “This is very much a human hospital for pets,” said Tammy Burton, referral liaison with the animal hospital. “I couldn’t believe it the first time I saw this place. The comparison between human services and animal services here is so close.” The well-being of staff was also a key factor in the development of the new animal hospital — there are 185 parking spots and an employee atrium for quietly unwinding after stressful procedures. “Everything we did here, we did for our patients and staff,” Ostwald said. “We are the Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, and we were going to stay in Wheat Ridge.”

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LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY ‘Hello, Dolly!’ comes to Cultural Center The Performance Now Theatre Company brings “Hello, Dolly!” to the Lakewood Cultural Center through April 9. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. This musical comedy follows Dolly Levi as she takes off on a whirlwind race around New York City at the turn of the 20th century. Songs include “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” and “Hello, Dolly!” The show is directed by Bernie Cardell and choreographed by Kelly Van Oosbree. Tickets start at $20, and can be purchased by calling 303-987-7845, visiting www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, or at the center’s box office.

company, Che Malambo, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. Malambo, a blend of precision footwork, rhythmic stomping, drumming and song, is at the heart of the gaucho (South American cowboy) tradition. Malambo began in the 17th century as competitive duels that tested skills of agility, strength and dexterity among the gaucho. It soon evolved to include its hallmark, zapateo, the fast-paced footwork inspired by the rhythm of galloping horses. Malambo also features the drumming of traditional Argentine bombos and whirling boleadoras, a throwing weapon made up of intertwined cords and weighted with stones. Tickets start at $20 and are available at 303-987-7845, www.Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents or the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

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cuss his new book, “Drain the Swamp.” Buck was elected in 2014 as president of one of the largest Republican freshman classes ever to enter Congress and wrote his experiences in his new book. The event is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 10 at the university, 180 S. Garrison St. in Lakewood. For more information, and to RSVP, visit www.ccu.edu. Changing demographics and education The Jeffco League of Women Voters will focus on education in the last of its four-part series on county demographics at its April unit meetings. The history of Jeffco Public Schools, reorganized from 39 districts into one in 1950, will be reviewed as well as the challenges facing Colorado’s second largest school district. Changing student demographics, including racial/ ethnic composition, income, language, neighborhood growth and decline, are factors being examined. Leaguers also will look at charter schools, funding, graduation rates, academic achievement and college readiness. The first meeting is at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave. in Lakewood. Call Darlene at 303-238-8996 for information. The second meeting is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the Jeffco LWV Office, 1425 Brentwood St., Suite 7 in Lakewoo. Call Teresa at 303-972-4238 for information. There will be another meeting at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, April 13, at Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St. in

Lakewood. Call Terri at 303-618-6931 for information. LWV hosts April book club The League of Women Voters’ nonfiction book club choice for April is “Between the World and Me” by TaNehisi Coates. The league will host a meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, at the Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for information. Ms. Colorado Senior PageantThis year’s Ms. Colorado Senior Pageant will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. The theme for the 2017 Senior America Pageant is “Life’s a Parade,” and will feature 11 contestants who are 60 years of age or older. They will be competing in a private interview, evening gown, “Philosophy of Life” statement, and talent. A panel of judges scores contestants to select the winner, who will go on to compete in the National Ms. Senior America Pageant in Atlantic City in October. The winner also will represent Colorado throughout her year of reign by appearing on radio and TV, in newspaper ads and stories in parades and at other events. Tickets are $20 and seating is limited. Call 303-987-7845, visit www.lakewood. showare.com, or call 303-987-7845, at the Cultural Center box office.

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The Rotary Club of Golden, the Golden and West Chambers of Commerce, and the Golden Civic Foundation cordially invite you to join us for the twelfth annual Ethics in Business Awards Luncheon.

Friday, May 5, 2017, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sheraton Denver West Hotel 360 Union Blvd., Lakewood Two organizations will be honored, one for-profit and one non-profit, for leading the way in business ethics, integrity, and civic and social responsibility. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Michael Wynia, whose subject will be medical ethics. Dr. Wynia has developed the American Medical Association Institute for Ethics and training programs focusing on bioethics, professionalism and policy issues. He has also founded the AMA’s Center for Patient Safety. The master of ceremonies will be the always-popular Ed Greene, CBS4 weather and news anchor. Tickets are $60 per person, and prepaid reservations are required. Seating is limited, so make your reservation early, not later than April 26, 2017 at www.goldenrotaryethics.org. For more information, contact Jerry Lovejoy at (720) 383 4342.

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THINGS to DO THEATER

Evergreen Players presents ‘Enchanted April’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 15 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Under the wisteria vines and sunny skies, four women discover their true selves, rediscover romance and forge lasting friendships. Call 303-6744934 or go to www.evergreenplayers.org. ‘Stage Kiss’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday through April 15 at The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver. A pay-what-you-can industry night planned for Thursday, April 6. Second show in Equinox Theatre Company’s ninth season. Tickets and information at www. EquinoxTheatreDenver.com. ‘A Skull in Connemara’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays through April 30 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Additional shows at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 9, 16 and 23. A raucous and unsettling comedy about death and dirt. Call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com.

MUSIC

Ringers & Singers: 5:45 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada. This musical worship concert features the Timberline Bell Ringers, the church’s various choirs and its organist. Admission is free; nonperishable food donation to the church’s food pantry appreciated.

ART

Make Something: Ukrainian Eggs: 3:30-4:30 p.m. April 8 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Learn the Eastern European art of Pysanka, or Ukrainian Easter egg decoration, using a wax resist (batik) and dye method. Suitable for teens and adults. Registration is required. Call 303235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org. Tastebuds Cookbook Group: 1-3 p.m. April 9 (comfort food) at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Do you love browsing through cookbooks, trying new recipes or learning about kitchen timesavers? This group is for you. Group alternates meeting at the Standley Lake and Arvada libraries. Group members may bring prepared dishes from either of the cookbooks chosen or a

Jefferson County. All proceeds benefit Young Life in Golden, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood and the surrounding areas. RSVP at www. centraljeffco.younglife.org.

this week’s TOP FIVE Che Malambo: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. A dynamic blend of precision footwork, rhythmic stomping, drumming and song, presented by the all-male Argentinian dance company. Tickets available at the box office, by calling 303-987-7845 or online at www.Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents.

Baugh House Tours, Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month 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. Dates are April 8, June 10, July 8, Sept. 9, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. ‘Hello, Dolly!’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through April 9 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Presented by the Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company. Call 303-987-7845, stop by the box office or go to www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents for tickets. 20 Steps to Selling Your Own Home: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Monday, April 10 at America’s Wellness Clinic, 441 Wadsworth Blvd., Unit 101, Lakewood. Free workshop led by a licensed Realtor. Register at http://www.re-workshops.com or call 303-4899217.

favorite of their own. Members who choose to bring food (never required) should bring enough for 4-6 people to sample, bring the recipe to share and make sure the food reflects the topic. The May 28 theme is Let’s Party; theme for June 18 is Italian. Call 303-2355275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary. org.

EVENTS

Mile High Dowsers: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Learn about dowsing with the Mile High Dowsers. This month, Jennifer Newton leads beginning dowsing, and Bo Hanson leads practical dowsing. Hank Innerfeld shares Perspectives for 2017. Go to www. milehighdowsers.org. World War I Day: Thursday, April 6, at Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood campus. A free community event to commemorate World War I. Activities are free and include Vaudeville shows, a speakeasy, museum exhibits, historical guest speakers, re-enactments of trench warfare, presentations from academic departments, a display of 1920s vehicles, dance lessons, and staff and students in period costumes. Go to www.rrcc.edu/WWI. Round Table Issues Breakfast: 7 a.m. Friday, April 7, at American

Business Meeting/Luncheon: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at the Lakewood Country Club, 6800 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. League of Women Voters of Jefferson County event. Colorado historian Patty Limerick will speak. Reservations required. Go to http://lwvjeffcoannual2017.bpt. me. For information, call 303-238-0032 or go to www.lwvjeffco.org.

Legion Wilmore-Richter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Main speaker is John Graham, Jefferson County Coroner. Learn about local projects and events. Open to the public. Contact 303-424-0324 for cost and other information. Easter Breakfast, Egg Hunt: 9 a.m. April 8 at the Apex Community Recreation Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. All-you-can-eat pancakes, followed by visits with the Easter Bunny, games and rides on the Easter Bunny Express. Easter Egg Hunt begins at 11 a.m. at the Stenger Soccer Complex. Registration required; go to apexprd.org. Call 303-424-2739. Smile Awhile: An Hour of Happy: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Learn about the mental and physical benefits of smiling. Screening of “The Honey and Bears.” Discuss times when you have been genuinely happy. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net. Second Night Passover Seder: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at Red Rocks Country Club in Morrison. Registration begins at 5 p.m. Presented by Congregation B’nai Chaim, an inclusive Reform Jewish Synagogue in southwest metro Denver. Call 303-697-2668 or go to www.bnaichaim.org. Wheat Ridge Historical Society: 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Red Brick House, 4610 Robb St. Social time begins at 7 p.m. Upcoming meetings are April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14. The society’s holiday

party is Dec. 12 at the Braugh House.

Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance (across the street from Beau Jo’s restaurant). Contact Gertrude at 303-902-6794.

HEALTH

It’s in the Air: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Natural Grocers/Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Learn what nutrients and foods help support a balanced immune response to airborne irritants. Call Kate Sheets at 303-423-0990. Eggcellent Adventure: 4:305:30 p.m. April 14 at Natural Grocers/Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Natural Grocers hosts the healthiest Easter egg hunt around. Kid-friendly activities and prizes. Get those Easter baskets ready. All ages. Call Kate Sheets at 303-423-0990.

American Legion Post 161 Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Contact 303-424-0324 for cost and other information. Warm Hearts Warm Babies: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10001 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Volunteers sew, knit, crochet and quilt for premature infants and babies in need. Bring a potluck dish, your machine, scissors, crochet hooks and knitting equipment. Contact Glenda at 303-975-6394 or COLOKIDZ@aol.com or Jean Jones at 303-239-6473. Fox Hollow Golf Season: Fox Hollow based CGA members are welcome to play in the club’s first 2017 tournament scheduled April 15. Go to fhmgc.org. Exploring Black Anger: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15 at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. The non-fiction book club of the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will read and discuss “Between the World and Me,” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. lease have book read before meeting. The group also will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at a site in Littleton. Call Lynne at 303-9855128 for information and location. Wine, Cheese Fundraiser: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at The Club at Rolling Hills, 15707 W. 26th Ave., Golden. Guest speaker is Jonah Werner. Business casual attire. Adults only. Learn how Young Life impacts the lives of kids in central

EDUCATION

Impact of Changing Demographics on Education: 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at Arvada Elks Lodge, 5700 Yukn St., Arvada. Call Marcia at 303-422-6588. Jeffco League of Women Voters focuses on education in the last of its fourpart series on county demographics. The history of Jeffco Public Schools, reorganized from 39 districts into one in 1950, will be reviewed, along with the challenges facing Colorado’s second largest school district. An evening, brown-bag optional meeting, is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the Jeffco LWV Office, 1425 Brentwood St., Suite 7, Lakewood. Call Teresa at 303-972-4238. 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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Hutchinson Elementary hosts eco-fair and shred day STAFF REPORT

In honor of Earth Day 2017, the Hutchinson Elementary School’s Environmental Club, in partnership with Shred Nations, will host an Eco-Fair and Shred Day for Lakewood residents from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 22. Visitors to the school, 12900 W. Utah Ave., will have the opportunity to securely shred unwanted documents while recycling old paint, electronics, and other household items

The Eco-Fair and Shred Day will occur regardless of weather. Community members can bring unwanted confidential documents to be shredded on site. Machine paper, letterhead, white tablet paper, computer printout paper, laser print paper and other miscellaneous white paper and staples are accepted. Attendees will be limited to three banker’s boxes (100 pounds) of paper. A $5-$10 donation per box is appreciated. All proceeds will go directly to the Hutchinson Elementary School’s

Environmental Club. Participants can also recycle old latex-based paint without harming the environment and wires, VCRs, DVD players, gaming consoles, handheld audio and video devices, cable/satellite receivers, DVR/ Tivos, iPods/iPads, MP3 players, digital converter boxes, cameras, camcorders, eReaders, cell phones, PDAs/pagers, audio/stereo equipment, speakers, telephones, remote controls, projectors, electronic typewriters, computers/ CPUs, small servers, printers/

copiers, scanners, microwaves, toasters, coffee makers, irons, radios, toaster ovens and blenders. No televisions accepted. Several Terracycle recycling stations will be set up to collect Tom’s of Maine natural care products, Colgate oral care products, personal care and beauty products, GoGo squeeze products, Brita products, and energy bar wrappers. ARC will also be on hand accepting clothing and gently used, small household items.

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LOCAL

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Will panel dig idea of boys volleyball?

Lakewood senior catcher Casey O’Neill, a Colorado Springs recruit, says catching has changed. “As pitchers get better, catchers have to get better. As you get better umpires, it’s less about receiving and more about how you hit as a catcher and how you control the field.”

Catchers must keep firm grip on game Position demands mental toughness, strong rapport with pitchers BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The position of catcher is not easy on the body. Players take their lumps with foul tips, flung bats and plays at home plate with a base runner charging toward them. And, of course, there’s the squatting catchers must do, keeping their knees bent with torso low to the ground to receive pitches. But sometimes, the hardest part

of being a catcher has nothing to do with blocking a ball in the dirt, throwing out a runner trying to steal a base or catching a foul ball. It’s the mental side of the game. Catchers have to be leaders — and sometimes, psychologists for their teammates on the mound. “The toughest thing about catching is the pitchers,” Lakewood senior catcher Casey O’Neill said. “Everyone is different and you have to handle each one differently. Oh, for sure, you have to be a psychologist. “Some guys, you have to go out there and tell them jokes, some guys you have to tell them they’re all right, and some guys you have to go out there and tell them straight that they are (playing poorly).” Mountain Vista coach Ron Quintana, a former catcher, said

catchers need to be intelligent and able to immerse themselves in the game. “For any catcher, whether it’s high school or college, you are always looking for someone who is going to be a leader, very vocal,” he said. “So you are looking for someone who can make good choices and good decisions.” Heritage senior Casey Opitz, who has signed to play at the University of Arkansas, is one of the area’s top catchers. But even he says controlling what others do on the diamond is often difficult. “You pretty much have to know where everybody has to go before they do,” he said. “That’s the hardest part. When it gets to the seventh inning, runner on third, blocking the ball is just instinct

batted in and three runs scored. Jared Kennedy, baseball, senior, Arvada West: He didn’t allow an earned run in 6.1 innings and surrendered three hits in the Wildcats’ 3-1 conquest of Tucson High Magnet School on March 30. Luke Kuberski, baseball, senior, Green Mountain: He belted a double and home run among his three hits, had

two RBI and two runs scored in the 13-1 romp on March 29, over Neah-Kah-Nie of Rockaway Beach, Ore. Austin Zott, baseball, senior, Lakewood: He pitched a perfect sixth inning before giving way to Isaac Schull who earned the save in the Tigers’ 4-3 win over Marian Catholic of Chicago Heights, Ill. on March 31.

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STANDOUT PERFORMERS Dylan Aurich, baseball, senior, D’Evelyn: He had three hits in four at-bats, scored twice and drove in two runs in a 14-2 victory over of Madison, Oh. on March 30. Trey Adams, baseball, sophomore, Ralston Valley: In a 17-11 victory over Washington West Salem on March 29, Adams went 2-for-3 with three runs

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

oys volleyball, currently a club sport, is set to serve up another attempt to the Colorado High School Activities Association to sanction the sport. The CHSAA Equity Committee didn’t endorse sanctioning boys volleyball during its January meeting, but the Colorado Boys High School OVERTIME Volleyball Association will make another bid to become a sanctioned sport at the April 20 Legislative Council meeting. One of the fears of adding another boys sport is that schools could become out of compliance with Title IX. The federal law passed Jim Benton in 1972 mandates equal opportunities for sports participation for male and female athletes. “This is the third time it’s been up for vote and of all the times before I believe this has the best chance,” CBHSVA president Mike Prusinowski said. “It all comes down to the Legislative Council vote. If the Equity Committee would have said yes, I would have been extremely sure we would have the votes. Now, I am hopeful for them.” The Equity Committee ruling is a barricade but not a full veto. CHSAA bylaws require the Legislative Council to weight the Equity Committee’s recommendation in their decisionmaking process. In a CHSAA survey last November, 258 schools responded and 93 — or 36 percent — said they would start a boys volleyball team. Another 107 schools support sanctioning boys volleyball, though they wouldn’t initially field a team. Overall, about 55 percent of schools said they could add boys volleyball and maintain compliance with Title IX. “It’s not an equity issue and they can’t make it one because 143 schools have said they could maintain compliance,” said CBHSVA board member Scott Siegfried, a representative for Cherry Creek. “The next question CHSAA asks is do we have officials? The president of the officials association of Colorado said we have plenty of officials. Then it becomes a money issue, and the fact the gyms, the nets, the balls already exist… I’ve been working hard to reach the $40,000 mark that I will donate to CHSAA through private donors. So, in essence, the first season could be free. “We have a good case. I think I’ve answered every question single question anybody would ask so I feel good about that but this is a democratic process, people can vote and that will be what it is.” There are 50 club teams this season in the CBHSVA, with 600 participants playing in 3A and 5A. The clubs are co-op teams, with players coming from around the school districts. For instance, Cherry Creek has five teams, two 5A and three 3A, with players coming from all district schools. Of the south, west and north metro schools that responded to the CHSAA survey, those that would field teams if boys volleyball sanctioning is approved are Cherry Creek, Heritage, Valor Christian, Northglenn, Ralston Valley, D’Evelyn, Pomona, Faith Christian, Holy Family and numerous schools in the Douglas County School District.

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Kites fly in Arvada

Eavan Arnold-Renicker flies her kite Sunday, April 2 at the annual Arvada Kite Festival at Stenger Soccer Complex. PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ites of all shapes and sizes filled the sky above Stengar Sports Complex April 2 during the 16th annual Arvada Kite Festival. BB-8, a Star Wars character, was seen flying next to a butterfly and a traditional kite with Dora the Explorer printed on it. Throughout the afternoon festival attendees readied for the gusts of wind to give their kites flight. Even when the wind was not blowing, children ran around the grassy field with their kites behind them. One festival attendee, Kylen McClintock, 23, said coming to the festival is a great way to spend time with family. The annual Kite Festival is produced by the City of Arvada Festivals Commission every April.

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stuff, stuff you work on. But the mental stuff is probably the hardest part.” Some high school catchers can call which pitches the player on the mound throws — and Opitz is one of them. “It’s basically a mind game, “ Opitz said. “You play chess with the hitter. You have to know what pitches are working for that pitcher that day, you’ve got to know what the hitter is not seeing well, and kind of mixing those two. Then when he comes up the second time, he’ll kind of be guessing a little bit because of what he saw the first at-bat, then you have to throw the opposite of what he’s thinking.” Optiz’s teammate, standout junior pitcher Riley Egloff, appreciates the

Wheat Ridge catcher Abe Apodaca, left, makes a diving tag on Chatfield junior Blake Dickman at home plate during the bottom of the seventh inning March 21 at Chatfield High School. The Farmers hung on for a 3-2 victory. DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS input from his catcher. “I love when a catcher comes up to you and knocks some sense into you or tells you that you need to get your

head straight,” Egloff said. “Once there is someone to come out and calm you down, it’s great.” Northglenn coach Cameron Tall-

man pitched at the University of Northern Colorado and also knows the value of a good catcher. “You have to have trust in your catcher to throw the right pitch, do the right things and be able to throw a ball in the dirt and be comfortable and trust that he will block the ball,” he said. Westminster’s Miguel Palos, one of the top catchers in the East Metro League, said it’s important to be able to calm a pitcher down and tell him to throw strikes. That just comes with the terrain behind home plate. “You are part of the whole game,” Palos said. “You’re the leader of the whole game.” The ultimate impact of a top-notch catcher can often be seen in a pitcher’s statistics, Heritage coach Scott Hormann said. “A great catcher,” he said, “makes a mediocre pitcher great.”

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Health fairs, screenings are options for under-insured BY TABATHA DEANS SPECIAL TO COLORDO COMMUNITY MEDIA

While the nation’s health insurance debate may be settled for now, the future of health insurance remains uncertain. But some medical services — like mammograms, pap smears, cholesterol checks and colon cancer screenings — can be had even without insurance. “In the absence of regular medical care, it is absolutely a good idea to take advantage of programs and services like these that help you maintain your health,” said Dr. Robert Stewart, who has practiced family medicine for more than 20 years and is medical director at Windcrest Communities in Highlands Ranch. Resources are available to help individuals manage their health, many at reduced rates, and you don’t need to look any further than your own backyard. Community health departments, health fairs and fire and police departments offer or sponsor many basic services to the communities they serve, including colon cancer screenings, diabetes and immunizations. “Americans have come to associate health care with insurance coverage,” Stewart said, “but the truth is health insurance and health care are not the same thing.”

Dr. Stewart suggests a few commonsense practices that can provide medical care no matter how comprehensive a person’s insurance plan is. “For example, don’t get behind on your child’s immunization because you don’t have insurance,” he said. “These immunizations protect against important communicable diseases.” Stewart warns everyone not to ignore your blood pressure or blood glucose levels because you can’t afford to be seen by a doctor. Take advantage of programs available to keep your health in check, such as those offered by your local health department. Community health care fairs are another great source of free or inexpensive medical testing. Want to know if your diet and exercise has paid off in your war against cholesterol? Community health fairs offer onsite testing for many things, including diabetes, cholesterol, colon cancer. “If you can get a screening or blood tests done in your neighborhood, for cheap,” Stewart said, “heck, yeah, do it.” These events are often sponsored by schools, Scout groups, civic organizations or church groups and are usually advertised in community newspapers and bulletins boards at libraries or city and county buildings for community calendars.

HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES 9 Health Fairs, affordable and convenient health screenings presented by 9News. Some of the screenings available at all 9Health Fairs are Blood Chemistry Screening, Hemoglobin A1c Diabetes Screening, Colon Cancer Screening Kit among others. Prices for individual tests range from $20 to $45. More information, dates and locations, go to https://www.9healthfair.org. Saint Joseph Hospital, 1375 E. 19th Ave., Denver, offers a mobile mammography program. More information and schedules are available at unitmobilemammographycolorado.com/ SCL Health is a faith-based, nonprofit

healthcare organization that works with all populations. They do not provide free health care, but have a Charity Care Policy that may help some. Visit www.sclhealthsystem.org for information and to find the nearest facility to meet your needs. Your local pharmacy offers blood pressure monitors, weight checks, pregnancy tests, a1c tests, UTI and more. Some large retail chains that have pharmacies carry their own brand of diabetic supplies, including meters and test strips, which are available over the counter and are often less expensive than the price of a pharmacy co-pay.

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