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Harkins presents first women’s equality film series

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Growing up fascinated with space I’m a child of the space age. I was five when Sputnik flew. While the adults might’ve been freaking out, I was exhilarated. I was 17 when we landed on the moon. I was reading science fiction and those two events meant to me that all those stories of exploring space would be real. I grew up reading science fiction novels from authors like Arthur Clark and Robert Heinlein. We got to the moon, but nothing further, and I didn’t give up on the idea of going further into space. Eyes in the stars I can remember teaching science to junior high and high school students in New York. I would take the subway for an hour every day to get to work, and I was questioning what I was doing with my life. I went to graduate school at the University of Washington in Seattle and received and advanced degree in aerospace and nuclear engineering. I started my own company called Pioneer Astronautics, and our headquarters are in Lakewood. We do research and development for new technologies that have the potential to advance the country’s space program. We’ve worked on breathing systems, turned water and carbon dioxide into rocket fuel and oxygen, and we’ve broken down lunar rocks to produce oxygen. The Mars Society In 1996 I wrote “The Case

Robert Zubrin, co-founder of The Mars Society, sits in his office in Lakewood. JOSEPH RIOS for Mars.” In the book, I detailed how scientists can send humans to Mars, produce fuel and oxygen with the planet’s natural resources and build bases and settlements. The book shows how we can build a new life on Mars. I received hundreds and thousands of letters in response to the book. People were infatuated with the idea of starting a new life on Mars. In 1998, I co-founded The Mars Society, a nonprofit with a mission to further explore Mars and create a permanent settlement for humans on the planet. We have two practice Mars exploration stations right now. One is in the Arctic and the other is at a desert in Utah. People conduct practice Mars missions at those two locations to learn how to

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Harkins celebrates trailblazing women in the first women’s equality film series from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4. Guests are invited to enjoy 15 films featuring the stories of women who have changed the course of history, been pioneers in their industries and fought for what they believed in. Harkins women’s equality film series packages will include a pass to all 15 films, a Harkins 2018 loyalty cup with free fill and medium popcorn. Film series packages are $30 and can be purchased online or at participating theater box offices. The first 10 guests at each participating theater to purchase a series package will receive a series tote bag and hardcover copy of “Goodnight Stories for Rebel IF YOU GO Girls.” Tickets to individual films are $5. “We are honored to celebrate Harkins Theaters are at 5550 Olde Wadsworth women who have blazed the way Blvd., Arvada; and 8300 through history and continue to fight for women’s equality,” HarE. Northfield Blvd., kins Theatres COO Racheal WilDenver. Tickets are on son said in a news release. “Our sale at Harkins.com/ first annual Women’s Equality womens-equality. Film Series will recognize some of these brave women and we look forward paying tribute to their incredible stories as they inspire generations of women for years to come.” Harkins will donate a portion of proceeds from the film series to the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. Founded by Academy-Award winning actor and advocate Geena Davis, the institute is the first and only researchbased organization collaborating within the media and entertainment industry to expose gender imbalance, identify unconscious bias and creatively remodel content to achieve gender equity. Geena Davis’ 1992 hit, “A League of Their Own,” is part of the series lineup. Other films include: • Adrift (2018) • Battle of the Sexes (2017) • Embrace (2016) • Erin Brockovich (2000) • Frida (2002) • Girl Rising (2013) • Half the Picture (2018) • Hidden Figures (2016) • Joy (2015) • Miss Representation (2011) • Molly’s Game (2017) • Norma Rae (1979) • RBG (2018) • Suffragette (2015)

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Jeffco library to build outdoor adventure space STAFF REPORT

A new outdoor adventure space at Standley Lake Library will provide tools and opportunities for children to engage in unstructured, outdoor play. The Discover Together: Outdoor Adventure Space breaks ground at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 22 outside the library at 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. All Jeffco residents are welcome and light refreshments will be served. Designed by Leaning Landscapes, the outdoor space extends the library’s commitment to help children be ready to read when they enter kindergarten and continue to support their learning as they grow, said a news release from

the Jefferson County Library Foundation. “We’re excited to offer this outdoor experience for our patrons,” Barbara Yeutter Roig, kids and families’ manager at JCPL, said in the news release. “We know that unstructured play helps children develop skills in gross and fine motor skills, creativity and socialization. Offering these activities in the out-of-doors also encourages exercise and contributes to emotional and physical health.” The space is outside the children’s area on the east side of the library. It will include two separate play areas, with physical features including sensory and habitat gardens, benches and

fairy stumps, the release said. Tools to spark imaginative play and learning will include a willow dome, playthings and an insect hotel. Most of the construction will be completed this fall, with additional elements added next spring. A formal grand opening will take place in early summer 2019. “Thanks to some very generous donors, we’re able to help the library provide an outdoor learning environment at the Standley Lake Library,” Jo Schantz, foundation executive director, said in a news release. Allison Brigham contacted the library district in 2016 on behalf of her father, Arvada resident Warren Roeske, who was seeking a way to honor his

deceased wife, Shirley M. Roeske, an ardent library advocate, Schantz said. The library district suggested the outdoor adventure space and over the past two years, Warren and his daughter have donated $15,000 to seed the effort, Schantz said. A second anonymous donor contributed $35,000, providing the money to begin construction on the project. “We’re deeply grateful to the donors who helped us make this dream a reality,” said Donna Walker, the library district’s executive director. “We believe our patrons will be as excited as we are to discover library services and programming in a natural environment.”

Yes, Our Real Estate Market Is Beginning to Slow. Here’s the Evidence.

Recently I have noticed a large number of price reductions on the MLS. In a “seller’s market” that isn’t supposed to happen this much, so I did a little research on our MLS, REcolorado.com. I didn’t have the time to study the whole county, so I took Lakewood’s non-builder listings to perform an in-depth analysis of sales activity, and here’s what I found. As I write this on Monday, Sept. 17th, there are 255 active nonbuilder listings in Lakewood. Over half of them, 185, have been on the market 10 days or more, 109 of which have reduced their listing prices. Median days on market for all those active listings is 24. There are 232 Lakewood listings under contract at this time. Their median days on market is much lower — 11 days. Only 54 were on the MLS over 30 days. There have been 772 closings of Lakewood non-builder listings from June 15th through last week, 293 of which (40%) were on the market 10 days or longer, 100 of those (13%) on the

market over 30 days. 42% of the listings sold for less than full price. How does that compare with last summer? From June 15, 2017 through Sept. 17, 2017, there were 741 nonbuilder Lakewood homes sold, 36% of them over 10 days on market, compared to 40% this summer. Median days on market was the same as this summer — only 6 days. However, only 27% of them sold for less than their listing price, compared to 42% this year. Given the statistic for the active listings, the prognosis is for much worse statistics going into the fall. So what should a seller be doing? Most importantly, a home must be priced right. Stop pricing homes assuming you’ll get above what comparable homes have recently sold for. And don’t worry about underpricing your home, because that only draws more buyers. Secondly, make sure your home gets the widest possible exposure and the best marketing — HDR pictures, a narrated video tour,

Price Reductions on Three Golden Real Estate Listings This 2383-sq.-ft home at 13214 Braun Road sits on 0.52 acres, offering secluded open concept living. Sit by a cozy 3-sided fireplace in your custom Applewood home. Now is your chance to get into this highly sought after Golden neighborhood. The seller’s high-end remodel left no surface or system untouched. Come take a look today, this ranch style home offers true one-level $795,000 living. Take a narrated video tour at www.ApplewoodHome.info. Listor Kristi Brunel will hold it open Saturday 11am to 2pm. At left is 17425 Rimrock Drive in South Golden’s Rimrock neighborhood. Seize the opportunity to own this 3,400-square-foot 4bedroom, 3-bathroom custom home. It backs to South Table Mountain open space, with views of the foothills! It features an extra-tall garage — tall enough for your large truck — with a mud room and laundry room on the main level. New Champion windows throughout. Take a video tour at www.SouthGoldenHome.com, then come $730,000 to an open house on Friday, 5-7 pm and Sunday, Noon to 3 pm. At right is 5737 W. 71st Circle in Westminster’s Patio Subdivision. New windows (installed this month), new $375,000 deck, and remodeled baths make this home well worth your interest. There is income potential in the fully finished basement with its own kitchen and laundry room. Watch the narrated video tour at www.Westminster PatioHome.info, then come to an open house this Friday, 6 to 8 pm. The listing agent for these last two listings is Debbi Hysmith.

perhaps drone video — and that your agent takes full advantage of the MLS by completing all data fields, not just the mandatory ones. We all know that the “public remarks” section of each MLS listing provides up to 1,000 character for the agent to describe your home in the most compelling manner possible, but there’s another open-text area which too many

listing agents ignore, and that is the text field to describe each room in the house. Below is how I described the room in my listing at 6535 Balsam Street in Arvada (still available). Most agents don’t take advantage of this opportunity to provide measurements and description of rooms, and some only list bedrooms and bathrooms. That is truly a disservice to the seller!

South Golden Ranch Just Listed by Jim Swanson This home at 1514 Utah Street was previously overpriced with another brokerage, but is now properly priced to attract buyers. It’s a cute ranch home in the quiet subdivision of Southridge in South Golden. New roof, siding and gutters were installed in 2017 after a hail storm in the area. This is a small 4-bedroom brick home that has 1,126 $429,000 square feet on the main floor, with a full basement that is partially finished. You’ll appreciate the hardwood flooring and the kitchen upgraded many years ago. There are 2 bedrooms and a full bath upstairs and 2 non-conforming bedrooms and a 3/4 bath in the basement. This home has a 1-car attached garage and a fenced yard and fruit trees. This home is 3 blocks from the bus route and King Soopers on South Golden Road and one mile from the Golden light rail station. This is your opportunity to live in Golden for a reasonable price. Jim Swanson (303-929-2727) will hold it open Saturday Sept 22nd from 10am to 2pm. Take a video tour at www.SouthGoldenHome.com. .

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Thousands remember 9/11 at Colorado Memorial Stair Climb

Xavier Alvarez, 11, decorated his father’s fire helmet with the firefighters prayer, the American Flag, and photos of firefighters killed on Sept. 11, 2001.

Members of West Metro Fire lead the 9/11 Stair Climb at Red Rocks.

More than 45 fire departments from throughout the country gathered at Red Rocks on Sept. 11 to participate in the 10th annual Memorial Stair Climb.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre event raises money for good causes BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

M Tyler Hecox with West Metro Fire stands to salute the American Flag during the 9/11 Stair climb held at Red Rocks Sept. 11.

T.J. Ricciardi climbed with West Metro Recruit Class 1802.

ore than 2,300 people gathered the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11 to “never forget.” The participants of the 2018 Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb paid tribute to the 343 New York City firefighters and almost 3,000 Americans who died on 9/11 by climbing the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. “It’s all about keeping our promise we made to never forget,” said Shawn Duncan, coordinator of the Colorado climb and lieutenant at West Metro Fire. “That’s why we do this every year.”

In the 10th year of the climb at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, over 45 fire departments from 25 states and Canada were joined by community members. Each climber wore a badge of one of the firefighters killed on 9/11. The Phoenix Fire Department was one that sent representation to join the climb. Sam Jones, who was born and raised in Colorado and attended Warren Tech, was one of the firefighters representing Phoenix. The Stair Climb benefits the FDNY Counseling Services Unit and the programs provided by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to support the families of our nation’s fallen. Over $1 million is raised annually. Colorado’s Stair Climb is one of more than 40 stair climbs held around the world and is the largest and most well attended in the country.

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As students recently filed their way into Peak Expeditionary School in Wheat Ridge, a bus rolled up to the front parking lot. But it wasn’t an ordinary bus. Instead of being filled with seats, it sported a climbing wall. And students took turns climbing inside and helping spot each other as they scrambled up the wall. “Here, I got you,” fifth-grader Iziik Quintana said as he placed his hand to help up a classmate. The Bouldering Bus, a mobile classroom program from Colorado Mountain Club, hopes to foster teambuilding skills among youth as they spot each other on the wall. “Our goal is to introduce students to the mountains and to the mountain environment,” said Doug Maiwurm, youth education program manager with Colorado Mountain Club, which offers a variety of events and activities focused on outdoor education. “Ideally, we try to take students to the mountains, but sometimes we’ve got to try to take the mountains to them. It brings that experience to a school.” Along with the Bouldering Bus, the club also brought a slackline experience, which challenged students’ balancing skills. Slacklining involves walking along a slack rope (two-inchwide strap), and it’s similar to tightrope walking. The September visit by Bouldering

Students engaged in team building skills by spotting each other as they climbed the Bouldering Bus. Bus fit perfectly into the motto of the K-5 Peak Expeditionary School: challenging, meaningful and adventurous. “We brought the adventure to our school in the climbing bus and slackline experience,” Principal Tim Carlin said. “Students jumped at the chance to learn about climbing and slacklining while also ensuring that they kept their crew safe throughout the experience. Colorado Mountain Club did an amazing job engaging our students.” The school’s next adventure will be for each grade level to travel to a natural environment in Colorado that is depicted in a mural students created outside of their classroom, Carlin said. “Jeffco is transforming student tasks,” he said, “and changing the way we look at student learning throughout our district.”

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Lakewood teen ‘ready to keep on living’ after cardiac arrest Taylor Knight meets West Metro crew that saved her life CALM AFTER THE STORM

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Taylor Knight, 17, pictured next to her grandfather on the right, and her family talk with West Metro Fire Rescue team members, left, on Sept. 11 at West Metro Fire Rescue Station 8 in Lakewood.

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still unclear why Taylor, a healthy teen, suffered a cardiac arrest. Although there is no immediate familial history of heart issues and more tests need to be done for a more accurate conclusion, the reason could have something to do with genetics, Shannon said. “Hopefully,” Shannon said, “her heart will never do that again.” On Sept. 11, Taylor and her family met the West Metro firefighters and paramedics who saved her life. They are Capt. Steve Kornegay; Mike Simons, an engineer; Chief Doug Hutchinson; Chris Lesnansky, an EMT; and paramedics Dave Dame and Neal. There’s “value in being able to help people,” said Dame, who has been with West Metro for 20 years. “These kinds of things happen, but it’s uncommon for it to happen to a 17-year-old. We couldn’t be happier with the turnout.” A senior this year, Taylor will be the third generation of Lakewood High School graduates. After high school, she plans on attending a four-year university in California and pursuing a career with literature. “It was a big life-changing event for me,” she said. “I’m ready to keep on living, because that I can do.”

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‘A really strange noise’ On the morning of July 18, Taylor’s mother Shannon Knight, a Golden teacher, fell while putting up a bulletin board in her elementary school classroom. She was treated for a minor concussion at an urgent care facility, then went home. Nancy Bybee, Taylor’s grandmother, came over to the house to be with Shannon because of her injury. “Shortly after (Bybee arrived), I heard a really strange noise,” Shannon said. Still a little out of it from her fall, she assumed the noise was the cat vomiting and asked Bybee to check. Finding nothing, Bybee and Shannon talked for a little while. It was about 10 a.m. by this time, and Taylor was still sleeping in her bedroom — her mother heard her push the snooze button four times. Shannon and Bybee decided to wake up Taylor. They discovered Taylor in her bed, turning blue. She was suffering a cardiac arrest — which is an abrupt loss of heart function that occurs when a person begins to breathe abnormally and the heart stops pumping blood through the body. Shannon started CPR on her daughter and Bybee called 911. The West Metro Fire Rescue team responded and were able to get Taylor breathing and her heart pumping again. She was then transported to the hospital. “I actually don’t remember any of it,” Taylor said, except “waking up in the hospital.” Shannon filled her daughter in on all the details a few days later. But it is

Taylor Knight, 17, tells her story to media crews on Sept. 11 at West Metro Fire Rescue Station 8 in Lakewood — the day she got to meet the West Metro Fire Rescue team members who saved her life after she suffered an unexpected cardiac arrest in her Lakewood home on July 18.

About eight weeks after surviving a near-death experience, 17-year-old Taylor Knight of Lakewood is back to doing the normal things that teenagers enjoy. She jumps on her trampoline to relieve stress, and soon she’ll get the OK to start driving again. “I’m incredibly thankful for everyone who helped me,” said Taylor, whose heart inexplicably stopped July 18. “What this has taught me is to take more time for myself.” Last week, Taylor and her family met with the West Metro Fire Rescue firefighters who saved her life. First responders train for anything and everything, said paramedic Peter Neal, one of the six-member team who responded to Taylor’s home that day. “But there’s some scenarios you don’t see happen every day,” he said. “This is the ideal outcome — not only for her to be alive, but for her to get to enjoy and live her life.”

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$567 million bond would improve security, buildings, programs Voters will decide whether to approve Jeffco’s 5B in November BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A key part of the $1.3 billion that Jeffco Public Schools says it needs to bring outdated district buildings up to structural and educational standards and to address continuing population growth focuses on keeping students safe. For district officials, that’s one reason passing the proposed $567 million bond in November is vitally important. “I believe we’re at a critical juncture and 21st century learners need 21st century school safety,” said John McDonald, executive director of the district’s security and emergency management. “To accomplish that we need to update buildings and bring them online with today’s world ... And at least for me, it’s the most important thing we can do. Every child in our school is our responsibility.” The bond — a financial mechanism to pay for building construction, renovations and capital improvements — is the fifth proposed for Jeffco schools since 2004, when the last major bond for facility improve-

HOW MUCH WILL YOU PAY? The proposed $567 million bond would cost about $1.81 a month per $100,000 in residential value. That means the owner of a $300,000 home would pay $5.42 a month; the owner of a $500,000 home would pay $9.03 a month. ments ($323.8 million) was passed. Voters approved a $99 million bond for repairs related to keeping schools warm, safe and dry in 2012. But they rejected a $535 million bond in 2016 and a similar ask in 2008. Since 2016, “our needs have not receded ... and construction costs have come up,” Superintendent Jason Glass said. “That’s why this ask is slightly larger than the last.” All schools in the district, with the exception of Sierra Elementary in Arvada, which just completed a two-phase $16.5 million upgrade, will benefit from the proposed bond package, district officials say. Upgrading security top priority A common thread among the majority of schools is updating security cameras and locks as well as creating secure entries and office locations. “The average school in our district was built 50 years ago, so the threat of our time then was way different from what we face today,” McDonald said. “One of the things that we know from not only Colum-

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Sierra Elementary in Arvada is the only school in the district not slated for improvements with the bond. The school recently underwent a two-part renovation when a two-story, thirtyclassroom building replaced what Sierra students and staff called “the bunker,” a 1970’s era holdover with few windows and lots of defects. SHANNA FORTIER bine, but so many tragedies since, is the need to secure doors as quick as possible.” The updated cameras are not only about serving staff and students, McDonald said, they also can be used as an investigative tool in the moment. The Jeffco Schools dispatch center, for instance, can pull video, capture an image and send it to responders. “If we’re looking for a missing child or a suspicious person, we can have an idea of what we’re looking for before we even get there,” McDonald explained. “The opportunity for video in all of our schools is best practice we’ve seen nationally.” Like many of the schools built in the 1960s, main offices of several schools are in the center of buildings. But that design, McDonald said, makes it difficult to track and manage who is entering the school. The goal is have school visitors buzz to get in and then be funneled into an office environment without the ability to walk around the school before being vetted. Ensuring academic parity The bond is also a way to address inequities in buildings within the district. “Older established parts of the community need reinvestments to help keep Jeffco a place to raise kids,” Glass said. “In our pre-1980s high schools, we especially have some needs that need desperate attention.” Green Mountain High in Lakewood is one of those schools. In August, water leaked through the roof into the library, classrooms

and walls creating major problems as the school prepared to begin the new year. Now, there is water saturation under the gym floor, which forced the school to cancel gymnastics and volleyball events. Built in 1972, Green Mountain High is slated to receive $13.6 million in improvements if voters pass the bond. They include replacement of old furniture, sinks, interior lighting, old carpet, floor tiles and ceilings. The school also needs updates and improvements to the HVAC and plumbing, electrical wiring, caulking, trim and window sills, commercial kitchen, parking lot and sidewalks. It also is scheduled for a technology update. “Parity amongst the high schools is important,” said Tim Reed, executive director of facilities and construction for Jeffco schools. “We have several built before 1980 and they are never going to look like the new rebuilds, but that’s still not — in our mind — a good reason not to have them on the same academic level. This would raise those pre-1980 schools, so they meet the education specifications and they are consistent with what we have in our newer buildings in terms of tech, finishes, types of spaces … a general uplifting.” Building for the future The bond package also includes school additions for programmatic needs and to address growth. SEE BOND, P17

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September 20, 2018

Last-minute confusion clears: Rocky Flats now open

A view at a trail at Rocky Flats. The area is over 5,000 acres.

Back-and-forth among federal between federal agencies initially keeps opening up in air BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In early August, a federal judge decided not to block trail construction at Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, despite local citizens’ and organizations’ claims that it is environmentally unsafe. Earlier this week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the

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Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refrefuge would open Saturday, Sept. 15. uge is a 5,000-acre area of open land At about 3:15 p.m. Friday, an email bordered by Broomfield, Boulder and from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Jefferson counties. Its attractions inwhich manages the refuge, said U.S. clude picturesque views and vast opSecretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke portunities for viewing wildlife and had decided to delay the opening diverse plants. Nearly 240 migratory because of concerns he had heard. and resident wildlife species inhabit An hour later, however, Deputy Rocky Flats and about 630 different Press Secretary Faith Vander Voort plant species can be found there. with the U.S. Department of the InThe site operated as a nuclear terior confirmed the wildlife refuge weapons plant from 1952 until 1989, will open as planned. when the FBI raided Rocky Flats to According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Zinke tasked Deputy investigate allegations of environmental violations. Decommissioning Secretary of the Interior David Bernof the plant happened in 1992 and a hardt with reviewing “this matter.” few years later, a decade-long, $7 bilIn her email, Vander Voort conlion cleanup effort began. firmed Bernhardt had done so and determined the refuge would open T:9.625” Sept. 15 as scheduled. SEE ROCKY FLATS, P10

IF YOU GO On Sept. 15, 10.3 miles of trails at Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge opened to the general public. Recreational opportunities include hiking, wildlife viewing and photography, bicycling, horseback riding and more.

The main trailhead, parking and restrooms are available on the south side of 120th Avenue, between Indiana Avenue and Hwy. 93.

An approximate three-mile guided hike is being offered from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 19. Space is limited and a reservation is required. Call 303-289-0930 for a reservation. To learn more about Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, visit www.fws.gov/refuge/ rocky_flats/.

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of Rocky Flats as a wildlife refuge, deeming it unsafe because of the risks of plutonium exposure. Candelas Glows, a citizen group consisting of residents neighboring Rocky Flats, and other activist groups “would like to see the EPA … come forward to keep the refuge closed to humans in the interest of public health,” a news release from the organization said. Five citizen groups filed a lawsuit in May against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Represented by the Boulder-based environmental attorney Randall Weiner, they are “challenging major violations of environmental statutes in the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s decision to open Rocky Flats to the public,” Weiner said. Their argument is that U.S. Fish and Wildlife failed to comply with the National Environmental Policy ACT (NEPA) in planning to build public trails and a visitor center at Rocky Flats. On Aug. 9, U.S. District Court Judge Philip A. Brimmer did not grant a preliminary injunction that would have blocked trail construction on the refuge. For this, the plaintiff organizations — Rocky Mountain Peace & Justice Center, Rocky Flats Right to Know, Candelas Glows/Rocky Flats Glows, Rocky Flats Neighborhood Association and Environmental In-

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Veterans who need help with health issues or are struggling to find other resources can find what they need and more at the annual West Metro Veterans Fair. More than 45 organizations that serve military veterans and their families will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the Lakewood Elks Lodge 1777, 1455 Newland St., Lakewood. Free and open to the public, the fair provides an opportunity for anyone who has served in the military and their families to learn about benefits, coun-

seling, employment, health care and housing options. Flu shots and hepatitis screenings will be available at no cost. There also will be opportunities for oneon-one discussions with exhibitors at the fair and a barbecue to enjoy. The city of Lakewood and Lakewood Elks Lodge 1777 are hosting the fair to serve the veterans in the community and to assist them with learning about their benefits, resources and organizations serving military personnel. This is the sixth year that Lakewood has hosted the West Metro Veterans Fair. For more information, visit Lakewood.org/VeteransFair.

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U Craig Marshall Smith

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Day-by-day for 20 years adds up to just one day

nless they have taken it all down, there are still some reminders at my alma mater that I passed through there 20 years ago. I donated three or four paintings, maybe more. I can’t remember. I was enrolled on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1998, and given a number. I was Patient 4050.

Some of my classmates were well educated and well off. Others were down on their luck, in poor health, financially strapped, and facing marital separations. A few of my classmates were returning to school for the third or fourth or fifth time. A number of my classmates didn’t graduate, and a couple of

them have died. The campus back then was beautiful. I haven’t been out there in a while, but I’m sure it still is. I had some exceptional teachers. I don’t think you can be a good teacher unless you know firsthand what you are talking about, and mine had been through what I was

going through. I had been hearing it for years: what I should and shouldn’t do, but I wasn’t listening, until my best friend gave me two choices. He and I were sitting on a bench outside St. Luke’s, where I had detoxed. SEE SMITH, P18

Big projects, like moving a school grade, have lots of little steps

F LETTER TO THE EDITOR Weldon for Coroner The Jefferson County Coroner’s office provides vital services regarding deaths in our community. A professional medicolegal death investigation along with a deep compassion for families suffering the loss of a loved one are hallmarks of the office. One candidate for Jefferson County coroner possesses the qualifications and commitment necessary to lead the office and serve the citizens of this county: Thomas Weldon. Mr. Weldon, an experienced Jeffco Deputy coroner, is the professional who fully knows the duties and responsibilities of the coroner’s office. He has established a strong working relationship with area law enforcement and with our hospital/medical community. Thomas works diligently with all public safety issues. He has a profound interest in working with our mental health care partners in suicide prevention efforts. Mr. Weldon is a registered Medicolegal Death Investigator with Diplomate status in the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators. Tom Weldon has my full confidence in leading the Jeffco coroner’s office into the future. Join me this November in electing Thomas Weldon as our Jefferson County Coroner. John M. Graham, Jefferson County Coroner

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Jeffco wants another billion Jeffco already has a billion-dollar-a-year budget and that is not enough! Jeffco’s school board wants: Another $33 million in local tax dollars. Additional $134 million a year in statewide money in perpetuity (Amendment 73). A billion-dollar bond/new debt. This is on top of the 10 percent increase in funding that Jeffco has already received over the last six years. I find it very difficult to support any of these tax increases because there is no conversation about how any of this money will improve student achievement. We know Jeffco’s administrative growth is out of control. When reviewing the 2018/19 school budget I learned: There will be 43 less teachers this year while money budgeted for teacher salaries is up 10 percent over last year. There are a lot of new, highly paid admin positions, including one for technology ($108,000), director of enrollment ($119,000), strategy officer ($137,000), research position ($111,600), two achievement directors ($163,400), two JCEA community supports ($100,000). SEE LETTERS, P13

stance. I know it seems or a few sumHITTING like any little repaving mers, when I HOME job takes much longer wore a younger than it should. But man’s clothes, I you have to consider worked for my fatherhow traffic has to be in-law, the electrician. diverted, if sewage lines And one of the things or utilities need reinI learned during that forcing, and a hundred time is just how many other things that, well, steps it takes to comwe don’t know. I guess plete a real project — that’s why I would urge takes a lot of planning. everybody to have paA commercial property, Michael Alcorn tience with the project for instance, requires at 72nd and Indiana: time for the wall crew it’s not just widening roads. It’s to do their thing, then the building a bigger bridge over an electrical people can cut their immovable waterway, it’s utilioutlets, then the paint people, ties improvements, it’s trying to then the carpets, then the “anticipate” problems from the inspection, then… It’s a lot of last 15 years as well as the new moving parts to account for. ones that are coming because of It was a lesson I put to use Leyden Rock and Candelas. No once when we were retasking wonder it’s been in the planning a room in our house to make it stages since 2013. a home office. At first glance, Which is why it is so frustratit seemed simple: just moving ing to me what is happening some furniture and voila! But, around some of our middle actually, there was putting the schools right now. Yes, Jeffco old furniture and clothes somemade the decision last year to where else; new electrical lines; move sixth graders up to the a phone line; not to mention middle schools and they kind of building up around a closet so anticipated some of the issues it didn’t seem like a closet any involved by initiating construcmore. And, if I do say so myself, tion projects and technology it was a great office … until we upgrades. needed it for a nursery. But nobody had enough time C’est la vie! to think about the infrastrucThe point is, big projects take ture. Have you driven past a time, because there’s a lot of local middle school at school steps, and there’s a lot you don’t start time? know. Especially when it comes to infrastructure. Take road projects, for inSEE ALCORN, P18

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And Jeffco just hired another communication director so now Jeffco has two communication directors, each making over $100K a year. Human resources added two positions, and finance has added 11 positions over the last two years. Did I mention the number of teachers is down by 43? Vote NO on Jeffco’s billion-dollar-tax asks this November: Vote NO on 5A, 5B and Amendment 73. Deb Eigenbrod, Littleton Take action against drug addiction Last year, 959 people died of a drug overdose in Colorado, according to the Colorado Health Institute, an increase of 83 percent from 2001. To put this number into perspective, the number of overdose deaths in Colorado is almost twice the number of deaths occurring from traffic accidents in our state. There are steps we can take to reduce harm to addicts and help prevent overdose death. Syringe exchange programs and vaccination services greatly help increase the safety of drug use, though they don’t help curb the problem. Further, increasing the distribution of naloxone, a potent overdose antidote, to first responders would immediately impact the number of drug overdoserelated deaths. In our communities there is an immediate need to educate and reduce the stigma surrounding addiction.This

spring, the state of Colorado allocated $1.8 million towards an anti-stigma campaign. The move to end stigma is a fantastic start, but to really make an impact, greater financial commitments are needed on top of these anti-stigma efforts. We can’t assume that because funds are being put towards ending stigma, that addiction itself will decrease. In addition to an anti-stigma campaign, Colorado needs to better fund Medicaid in general or appropriate funds to support comparable reimbursement rates of private insurers. September, being National Recovery Month, is a great time to take action. As addiction and recovery professionals, we urge folks to write to their congresspeople, reach out to state and community representatives and demand more funding allocated to fighting this disease. Cortland Mathers-Suter, Founder of AspenRidge Recovery in Lakewood Colorado could use Amendment 73 Amendment 73 leverages Colorado’s strong economy to benefit our communities by asking the highest earners and “C” corporations, to contribute more to Colorado’s public schools, the cornerstone of our democracy. Colorado spends $2,800 less than the national average per student each year. Our teachers have the least competitive wages in the nation, making it difficult to attract and retain experienced teachers. We have more novice teachers than any other state, except Florida. Teachers have taken second jobs to make ends meet, which means they are not able to spend their time planning,

preparing, and differentiating the curriculum to meet the needs of students who learn differently or need more support. Education can be transformational for children facing challenges, but our schools must be funded adequately to meet those needs and close achievement gaps. With greater funding, we can compensate teachers fairly so that they choose to stay in the profession. Teaching well requires time and experience. Colorado’s children deserve that. Amendment 73 funds full day kindergarten and increases funding for preschool. This investment will continue to positively impact children as they move through their academic careers, reducing retention and drop-out rates. Every Colorado school district will benefit from Amendment 73 and will decide how to best allocate their share. It is time to invest in Colorado’s children and our public schools. They are the future of our communities. Bobbi Sanchez, Lakewood

Teachers need more help I was happy to read the letter from the gentleman regarding education and “critical thinking” (“The Bandwagon effect,” Aug. 30.). As a substitute teacher, I see teachers everyday teaching critical thinking, beginning in Kindergarten with concepts like “guesstimating.” I was thinking, since you’re so interested, might I suggest you volunteer in the classroom and help over-burdened teachers with this task? While you’re at it, take in some boxes of copy paper, Kleenex, crayons, notebooks, markers, etc. for the underpaid teachers and underfunded schools. As far as critical thinkers go, regarding your veiled political comment, I think Historians are generally critical thinkers and I don’t think the country’s current “curriculum” is going to receive an “A” in the history books! Diana Wilson, Westminster

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to 9:30 p.m. Cost: $18 adults, $16 adult members, $14 children (3-15 years old), $10 child members and free for children ages 2 and younger. Contact: botanicgardens.org/ events/special-events/glow-gardens Pumpkins from local farmers light up the Denver Botanic Gardens during Glow at the Gardens. The pumpkins are all real and carved by artists who create aesthetic carvings and larger-than-life sculptures. Glow at the Gardens will feature with hundreds of carved, lit-up pumpkins along with magic tricks, trick-or-treating, games, crafts, a scavenger hunt, a Halloween

or as long as I can remember, Denver and the surrounding suburbs have been an occasional festival home. Which meant if a young music fan on a budget like myself wanted the festival experience, they were out of luck. For three years, the city hosted the Mile High Music Festival in Commerce City, but due to attendance struggles and a challenging economic climate, it didn’t last. Vans’ Warped Tour almost always made a stop here and Riot Fest visited for a few years, but that was about it. Huge festivals with exotic, overpriced sounding names like Coachella, Lollapalooza and Sasquatch became like sites in the Holy Land — you work and save your whole life just for one pilgrimage. Once Denver became the site for a huge influx of COMING young people, it ATTRACTIONS seemed like only a matter of time before the city took another crack at the whole festival thing. “We’ve always enjoyed spending time in Denver, just as fans of the city and as one of Clarke Reader the top-tier music markets in the country. We saw a real opportunity to create something special here,” explained Jonathan Mayers, cofounder of Superfly. Superfly hosts Bonnaroo in Tennessee and Outside Lands in California. “We’ve really been inspired by this community.” Out of that inspiration, Grandoozy was born. And I finally had my first music festival experience. *** Spread out over Overland Park’s 139 acres, Grandoozy was home to three stages and more than 60 musical acts from Sept. 14 through 16. In addition to the musical performances, the festival included everything from food trucks and interactive art installations to a giant recreation of South Park to an 80’s ski lodge. As a music festival first timer, the best thing that hits me about the festival is that it really cuts down on the agonizingly slow wait for a musician to take the stage. On Friday afternoon, I’m able to enjoy Ty Dolla $ign’s blend of sweat-drenched R&B and hip-hop at the Rock Stage, then rush over to the Paper Stage to catch Big K.R.I.T.’s southern rap dispatches.

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Mazes, pumpkins and cider make the season pleasin’ BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

he only obvious indication that fall is around the corner is Starbucks bringing back its popular pumpkin latte. The heat has still been scorching throughout much of the state, and the cool, crisp fall air has yet to make an appearance. But regardless of the weather, fall is coming, and all across the metro area there is a wealth of fall festivals and events that can appeal to young people and families. Here are some: Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms at the Denver Botanic Gardens Where: 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton (west of Wadsworth Boulevard, south of C-470) When: Sept. 21 to Oct. 28. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $14 adults, $12 adult members, $13 students, seniors (65 and up) and military members, $11 children (3-12 years old), $9 child members, and free for children ages 2 and younger. Contact: www.botanicgardens.org/ events/special-events/corn-maze What better way to spend a fall day or evening than at the corn maze at Chatfield Farms at the Denver Botanic Gardens? The large corn maze covers seven acres, and this year it comes with a new design. DBG

Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms at Denver Botanic Gardens. spokeswoman Erin Bird says this year’s design was created to thank first responders, and first responders get free admission, while their family members and friends can get in at a membership cost. There’s more to Chatfield Farms besides the corn maze, like human hamster balls and an obstacle course, pony, barrel train and hayrides, films, food and a mini corn maze for the kiddos. “The corn maze at Chatfield Farms is a longstanding fall tradition. There’s always a new design to get lost in,” Bird said. Glow at the Gardens at the Denver Botanic Gardens Where: 1007 York St., Denver When: Oct. 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25. 5:30

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September 20, 2018 BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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“Open space lands protect our wildlife and native pollinators. As a bee keeper, I’m very active in protecting our pollinators. I advocate to plant forage for native pollinators using pesticidefree plants.” — Theresa Beck of Boulder, painting “Autumn Hills” with gouache paint, which is opaque watercolor.

olorado artists spent Sept. 10-15 in Jeffco Open Space parks painting en plein air to promote preservation efforts and demonstrate the value of open space lands. Put on by PLAN Jeffco, the In Plein Sight festival featured 27 artists who painted in Lair o’ the Bear Park in Idledale, Alderfer/ Three Sisters Park and Elk Meadow Park in Evergreen, and Centennial Cone Park and along Clear Creek in

Golden. Artists went to the park of their choosing on Sept. 11. The culminating event was a gallery show, where the public could buy the artists’ paintings, on Sept. 16 at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. To learn more about PLAN Jeffco, visit www. planjeffco.org. Plein air painting is when an artist reproduces the actual visual conditions seen at the time of the painting. Colorado Community Media visited the artists painting in Centennial Cone Park on Sept. 14.

“The great outdoors is probably one of the reasons people live in Colorado. People like to escape to the mountains. It’s important to make sure our natural habitat is not overrun with urban development.” — Tom Ward of Commerce Park in Denver, painting “Down the Valley” with oil paint.

“Being engrossed in the environment helps me create a painting that has the emotional impact of that place, rather than a rendering of a single moment, as with a photograph. These places are precious. Often, there is a subtle beauty that many overlook.” — Jennifer Riefenberg of Castle Rock, painting “Cycling the Cone” with oil paint.

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CLUBS Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com. . Thursdays CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 nonCERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork. com. Community Coffee Join Rep. Tracy KraftTharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.

third Monday, Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Explore different themes using hands-on activities, books, puzzles, crafts and more. Info: arvada.org or 720-898-7405. Golden Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at The Table Mountain Inn, 1310 Washington Ave., Golden. Contact Roger Wagstaff at 720287-0072 or go to www.goldenlionsclub.org Golden Men’s Support Group meets from 7-8:45 p.m. Thursdays near the National Renewal Energy Lab. Call Roger at 720-2896396 or Terry at 303-748-3748. Kiwanis Club of Belmar: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at Sunrise Sunset, 1424 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Our group is service-minded, community-based, and most of all, kid-focused. Our Kiwanis group formed 12 years ago and supports Patterson International Elementary, Karlis House and more. Contact Shirley Otto at 303-9855596 or otto187@comcast.net. Learn more at http://kiwanisclubofbelmar.org/.

Current Events Discussion: 1 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org. Discuss local, national, and international issues while sharing your views in a non-judgmental environment.

Lakewood Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. the first, second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Egg and I, 7830 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. The club meets at Baker Street, 7260 W. Alaska Drive, for happy hour social at 5:30 p.m. the third Thursday. Rotary is a service organization dedicated to helping children in the community. If you are interested in speaking to the club please contact Genie at 303-5063923. Visitors are always welcome.

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Thursdays, at the Arvada Public Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Networking and support group for job seekers and budding entrepreneurs. Contact Jane Grogan at JGrogan@career-match.com. LinkedIn group page: http://www.linkedin.com/ groups/6753121. Parkinson’s Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Apex Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Led by HomewatchCareGivers. Share ideas and resources. Call Melinda Yeary at 720-524-4192 or e-mail MYeary@HomewatchCareGivers.com for information. Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor. org for details. Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month at members’ homes. Members come from all along the Front Range because this is the only such club available. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. South Suburban Toastmasters is a high energy, fun, supportive learning place to practice speaking and leadership skills. Group meets from 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Toast Restaurant, 2700 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton. Contact Leigh Miller at 720-2722853. Stuck in the Middle, a social support group for spouses and caregivers of those with chronic illnesses, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Perhaps you’ve been a caregiver for years, your spouse or family member has moved to a facility and now you are faced with the isolation of living alone. Or your loved one is at home and you would like an

opportunity to relax and talk with people who understand the pressures caregivers face. Would you like to meet others in similar situations? SITM meets in member’s homes. E-mail Bonnie at bonnieforsitm@ earthlink.net, for information. TEN (The Entrepreneurs’ Network), a business minded women’s networking group, meets from 7:30-8:45 a.m. Thursdays at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Contact Joy Hinshaw, 720-271-1496 or joyofcolo@ comcast.net. Membership dues includes weekly breakfast plus a one-time new member’s fee. Wheat Ridge Kiwanis Club invites you to breakfast at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon on 26th Avenue just west of Kipling. Come join us for speakers, comradery and community service. We are a small club and we have a great time serving the children of our community and more. Call David Colson at 303-507-2919, email info@ wheatridgekiwamis.com or go to www. wheatridgekiwanis.com. Widowed Men and Women of America, Come join us and make new friends and share in a variety of activities. Our monthly meetings are the third Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at Rox Bar and Grill, 12684 W. Indore Place, in Jefferson County. For more information call Mel at 303-9738688or Nan at 728-981-1841. Widowed Men and Women of America, Link 10, social hour is from 4-6 p.m. Thursdays at the Innsider Bar and Grill, inside Holiday Inn, 7390 Hampden Ave., Lakewood. Group offers friendship, understanding, and opportunities to participate in various activities. Contact Bob, membership chairman, at 303-979-0181 or go to www. widowedamerica.org. Widowed Men & Women of America, Link 7: 4:15 p.m. Thursdays at Chad’s Grill, 275 Union Blvd., Lakewood. Group also meets every second Tuesday at the Elks Club, 1455 Newland St., Lakewood; cocktails served from 5-6 p.m.; catered dinner ($16) served at 6 p.m. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. Wilmore-Richter, American Legion Post 161 has it Veterans Helping Veterans membership meetings at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Contact 303-424-0324 for cost and other information. Fridays American Legion Post 161 Bingo: 12:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 390A N. Sheridan, Arvada. Bingo events help raise money to support the post’s many charitable programs. Contact 303-424-0324.

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September 20, 2018

OUTDOOR LIVING

Ron Hellbusch

Check out the nearby beauty of Barr Lake

he Metro area is fortunate to have a number of nature venues for youth and adults and even the public and private schools systems. The Adams and Jefferson county communities are even more conveniently situated to most of the national wildlife refuges, state and regional parks. The Barr Lake State Park has grown significantly in interpretative activities, public education and outdoors programs since its creation in 1977. Natural resources in the form of water, soils,

plant life and small and large wildlife species, natural fishery, and wildlife and bird habitat has been preserved on the 2,715 acre site and actually enhanced over the years. Too often ignored, is the fact these outdoors venues are the result of private/public cooperation at the highest level. Barr Lake is owned by the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICo), a major agricultural water supply and storage operation serving Jefferson, Adams and Weld Counties. Frico also owns Standley

THE BOND AT A GLANCE Of the $567 million proposal: 60 percent would bring all schools and classrooms to quality standards for instruction, safety/security and upkeep, expand career/technical education sites, expand early childhood education.

20 percent would be reinvested in established schools and communities. 10 percent would address growth areas through new schools and additions. 10 percent would support charter schools.

BOND FROM PAGE 8

Even the district’s newest school, Three Creeks K-8 built in 2017, is slated for an addition to accommodate the growing population in northwest Arvada. Three schools would be

WHAT WILL THE BOND PROVIDE? Alameda articulation area All schools will get: • Security camera and lock updates • Secure entries and oﬃce locations Most schools will get: • Updated technology • Updated electrical wiring and increased capacity • Replacement of interior lighting with LEDs Alameda International Jr./Sr. High will get a facility addition, interior remodel and additions/renovations for programs. Deane Elementary will also get an interior remodel. Bear Creek articulation area Most schools will get: • Security camera and lock updates • Secure entries and oﬃce locations • Updated technology • Updated electrical wiring and increased capacity • Updated HVAC, plumbing and piping • Replacement of interior lighting with LEDs Green Gables Elementary School will get an interior remodel. Kendrick Lakes Elementary will be rebuilt with a new facility to replace the current building on the same property. It was built in 1970. Green Mountain articulation area All schools will get:

Lake, another popular north area reservoir and local regional park located in and operated by the city of Westminster. There are many Front Range lakes and reservoirs originally created for agricultural use that have found their way being jointly and cooperatively operated by local, state or federal government units for the benefit of the public. Barr Lake has a public volunteer Friends Group that works with the State Parks and Wildlife Agency staff in supporting and managing programs and Park

• Security camera and lock updates • Secure entries and office locations • Updated technology Updated electrical wiring and increased capacity • Replacement of interior lighting with LEDs Most schools will get: • Removal of modular buildings • Commercial kitchen improvements • Replacement of old carpets and floor tile Green Mountain High School will be expanded with a facility addition and get an interior remodel. Lakewood articulation area All schools will get: • Updated electrical wiring and increased capacity • Replacement of interior lighting with LEDs Most schools will get: • Security camera and lock updates • Secure entries and office locations • Updated technology • Replacement of old carpets and floor tile Lakewood High Schools will get additions/ renovations for programs. Jeffco Open School will get a facility addition and an interior remodel.

completely replaced with new buildings — Prospect Valley Elementary in Wheat Ridge, Kendrick Lakes Elementary in Lakewood and Marshdale Elementary in Conifer. “We believe these buildings have exceeded their service life and need to be replaced,” Reed said. “We looked at the quality of the site to see if it would support building a new school while keeping the other still

activities. Additionally the Park works within a formal school/ park agreement to bring the classroom to the outdoors and the natural environment into the class room. This column will expand on some of those Barr Lake State Park programs and opportunities for youth and families’, volunteers, career opportunities and those specific activity programs scheduled in the coming fall and early winter. Westminster outdoorsman Ron Hellbusch can be reached at RonHellbusch@comcast.net operational.” All three of these sites fit those guidelines. Finally, the bond package also sets aside money for future growth, Reed said. “We know that they are still building houses in the northwest area of Arvada and Rooney Valley,” he said. “We see a future need there and we are setting aside money to do that.”

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SMITH FROM PAGE 12

He said, “I will take you home or I will take you to Parker Valley Hope. If you want to go home, I am through with you.” Tough love. My behavior had been a burden to him for years. We sat there for a couple of minutes, and neither one of us said a word. Then I said, “Take me to McDonald’s, and then take me to Parker. Please.”

ALCORN FROM PAGE 12

The four Arvada middle schools not named Moore were all built in the aftermath of Sputnik, when kids were expected to walk three miles uphill both ways in a driving snowstorm to get to school. Accordingly, the streets around these schools were not designed to accommodate a great deal of traffic. But, suddenly, we now have 50 percent more students coming to each middle school every morning. One of those schools is on a street that is one lane each direction with no sidewalks and a shoulder that, as a bike rider, scares the heck out of me because, for the bulk of its traverse, it is about 9 inches wide. To make it worse, the south side of the street is, technically, unincorporated

An hour after I was checked in, a man almost my age checked himself in. His name was “John” and he had a bandage on his head. He grumbled at me and I grumbled at him. For the next month, we provoked and badgered and needled each other. And we became friends like no others I have ever had. I just read a recent issue of this publication cover to cover, and reminisced. It’s important to make a distinction. I will never recover from my addiction. I will always be in recovery. I think I could teach you how to

Jefferson County but the north side is the City of Arvada, and neither jurisdiction wants to take responsibility for the street. Oh, and by the way, almost all of the students live north of the school and have to make their way across the street to get to the school — without a crosswalk. 400 cars and a dozen busses all trying to deliver 1000 11-13 year olds in a 10 minute window to a facility with one entrance creates, how you say, issues. Listen, I like “winging it” as much as the next guy (as is obvious to anybody who has been reading me for a while). But big projects take thought, and we should expect our leaders to take the time to do that. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.

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draw, but I can’t teach you how to get sober. Each one of us has to find out what works, and what doesn’t I attended hundreds of AA meetings (John still does), chaired lots of them, learned from six therapists, became a member of a church when I confused religion with spirituality, and now I am on my own. An addict will get pulled in a hundred different directions. And I am not about to be 101 for anyone. Don’t do it my way. I don’t think I would be here if I had done it my way 20 years ago, if that helps anyone. If it takes meetings and sponsors,

slogans, prayers, meditation, retreats, therapists, new friends, new hobbies, new anything, do it. Nothing — nothing — is better than waking up without a hangover, and nothing is more important to me than my sobriety. Not even Jennifer. If I’m not sober, I don’t have Jennifer. When I am asked how much time I have, I always say: “One day.” My recovery is not a miracle. It is hard work, and I am still learning. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

Learn about early pioneer settlers during Arvada cemetery tour STAFF REPORT

Hear stories of some early Arvada pioneer settlers while touring three local cemeteries, all of which were established to bury infants of the early settlers. The self-guided tour is Sept. 22 and is for hearty souls and history buffs, with Arvada Historical Society members present to answer questions. A presentation at the main Arvada Cemetery at 57th and Independence begins at noon. Presenters will tell about the lives of Benjamin Wadsworth, George Swadley and Enoch West, with a graveside presentation for each pioneer. Two graveside presentations will begin at 2 p.m. at the Ralston Cemetery at 6137 Holman St. in west Arvada. Re-enactors will tell about

the Brinkerhuff and Osborn families and will share the little-known history of the early Ralston Crossing Cemetery. The final leg of the tour is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. at the Belgin family cemetery, a truly hidden treasure. The last tour requires walking a distance to a secluded site on the south side of the Croke Canal. Participants can purchase bracelets for $8. Children 6 and younger may attend for free. No advanced sales. A booklet with a tour map and explanation of each cemetery and pioneer is included in cost. Dress for the weather, and wear comfortable walking shoes. In addition, check the arvadahistory.org website to confirm that the third cemetery will be accessible for the tour.

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FESTIVE FROM PAGE 14

trivia wheel, storytelling, LED performances and food and beverages. “It’s fun for the whole family. People bring the kiddos and we also see a lot of couples that come as a unique date night,” DBG spokeswoman Erin Bird said. Maize in the City Where: 10451 McKay Road, Thornton When: Sept. 28 to Oct. 31. Thursdays, noon to 7 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Note: the maze will be open Oct. 8 from noon to 5 p.m. It will also be open on Oct. 24, Oct. 29, and Oct. 30 from noon to 7 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: Cost of general admission was not immediately available, but the mini maze is $5 for children, and family members of the children get free admission to it with the child ticket. Contact: maizeinthecity.com Maize in the City features a 20-acreplus corn maze, along with a customizable smart phone trivia game. Maize in the City wants its guests to “get lost in your own backyard.” Along with the maze, there is a corn launcher, a mini maze for children, a barrel ride, animals, a playground and a pumpkin field filled with hundreds of pumpkins. “Maize in the City is run and operated by a family. We just want to create a space for your family to come out and enjoy the fall season,” Cristina Palombo said. Palombo is the communication director for Maize in the City.

OTHER NOTABLE FALL EVENTS Fright Fest at Elitch Gardens Where: 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver When: Sept. 28 to Oct. 28. Open Fridays (6 to 10 p.m.), Saturdays (noon to 11 p.m.) and Sundays (noon to 9 p.m.) Cost: $39.99 daily tickets, $30 after 5 p.m. Contact: elitchgardens.com/ fright-fest/ What’s there? Park rides, haunted attractions, live performances, a costume contest,

zombies and clowns. Parker Fine Arts and Music Festival Where: 10795 Victorian Drive, Parker When: Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Free admission Contact: www.coloradoeventsandfestivals.com/ Parker%20Arts%20&%20 Music%20Festival.html What’s there? Art, music, face painting and food.

Festival of Scarecrows Where: Olde Town Arvada When: Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: Entry is free Contact: visitarvada.org/avcevents/festival-of-scarecrows/ This will be the 22nd year that Arvada is hosting its Festival of Scarecrows. Businesses and the public enter scarecrows into a contest, and they’ll be spread around all throughout Olde Town. Pumpkins will be sold that will benefit the Ralston House, an organization that helps children who are healing from abuse. There’ll also be a corn maze, stories and crafts at the Arvada Library, a pumpkin weighing contest, a DJ, food booths and small vendor booths. At noon, the Festival of Scarecrows will feature a children’s parade. Although the event isn’t

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related to Halloween, Karen Miller, the president of Historic Olde Town Arvada, says that she sees a lot of children dressed in costumes each year. “It’s a fun family event, and it’s a beautiful way to spend a fall day in Olde Town Arvada,” Miller said. Morrison Ciderfest Where: 485 Summer St., Morrison When: Sept. 29 beginning at 10 a.m. Cost: Entry is free Contact: morrisonciderfest.org Morrison Ciderfest has been around for 25 years, but its popularity has grown over the last four years, according to Ryan Kloberdanz, the chairman of the Morrison Ciderfest Committee. The event will feature

live music, food trucks, a bouncy castle, arts and crafts exhibits, a silent auction, cider presses and of course, cider. This year, event organizers are trying something different. There will be a special, designated area for guests who want to try local Colorado hard cider. “(The cider area) is a special thing. We’re pretty excited about it. We just try to make it a really family friendly and economically friendly event. We know money can be tight,” Kloberdanz said. Lakewood Cider Days Where: 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood When: Oct. 6 and 7. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Advanced adult admission, $6, day of adult admission $8, adult admission and hard cider tasting advanced admission, $30 and $5 for children Contact: Lakewood.org/ciderdays/ Cider Days returns to Lakewood for its 43rd year. The city is known for its agricultural history and its apple orchards, and Cider Days is a way to celebrate that. There will be dozens of hard cider companies to check out, a beer garden with Lakewood-brewed beer, historic demonstrations a tractor pull, face painting, a petting zoo, a horse wagon, a maze, a magician and an apple baked goods challenge. The event draws thousands of people each year, and it’s something that the city prides itself on. “There is no better way to celebrate the fall harvest season than at Cider Days. We cover all of our bases, and we have everything that someone would want to enjoy at this time of year,” community events coordinator Rebecca Gushen said.

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From there it’s up to the Scissors Stage (get the stage theme?) for Paris’ alt-rockers Phoenix, back to Paper for The War on Drugs’ blissed-out take on heartland rock, and the evening ends with Kendrick Lamar’s stadium rap spectacle back at Rock. If you timed it right, it was a five-hour continuous concert, with no wait time between sets. For a first-time festival, Grandoozy is expertly run. That’s not to say there are no frustrations or things that could be streamlined, but Superfly’s years of experience clearly paid off. There is plenty of space in the park so that attendees don’t feel totally hemmed in, use of public transport options cuts down on car traffic, and the official Grandoozy app puts the entire festival at my fingertips. “There are always going to be unforeseen challenges when you’re doing

something in a new place, for the first time,” Mayers explained. “To get ahead of any of those challenges, we make sure our team is spending as much time on the ground to build relationships with key players in the market and better understand the region and find out what makes it tick.” The festival feels very Colorado, and that might be the highest compliment I can pay Grandoozy. As to if it will return next year, that remains to be seen. “The success of the festival is based on its ability to reflect the local culture while showing people a great time in a truly unique and exciting space,” Mayers said. “Creating that experience is primary focus at the moment to set Grandoozy up for success in the future.” *** Discoveries and reaffirmations one can have at Grandoozy: • Discovery — All music sounds better right as the sun is dipping behind the horizon.

• Reaffirmation — The world of fashion is beyond understanding. If you see an outfit and wonder to yourself, “Could I pull that off ?” the question has already been answered. • Discovery — One of the best ways to explain why so many people like rap is to stand in the middle of a crowd with a DJ who has really, really good speakers. • Reaffirmation — “1901” by Phoenix is a perfect song. • Discovery — At a certain age, sitting in the middle of a field can be just as hard on the back as standing in one. • Reaffirmation — Music has a tremendously unifying power. At a festival with electronic, country, rap, R&B, jazz and pop performers, you’ll get to meet all kinds of people you’d never expect and connect about music. And learn you have more in common than thinking Kendrick Lamar is this generation’s Bob Dylan. *** “Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel is one of that those songs that everyone seems to

know, despite the fact that it is 35 years old. If you need the proof, here it is: the song soundtracked the defining moment of my Grandoozy experience. At the end of the first night of Grandoozy, brimming over with the kind of joy that only comes from spending “ hours with music you love, I joined a bunch of strangers in a shuttle taking us to a light rail station. As we pulled onto the road, “Uptown Girl” came on the radio. Everyone in that bus must’ve been feeling that same musical joy as me, because someone up front turned the radio as loud as it could go, and we all sang along at the very top P of our lungs for the entire ride. In its purest form, that community is what a music festival can do. Grandoozy gave everyone in that bus that for a moment, and that’s the only metric I need to call it a success. Here’s hoping it returns next year.

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“There’s No Place Like Tuna”: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21-22, Sept. 28-29 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Tickets available for show only, or for show plus barbecue sandwich meal. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org. Performance Now Presents “Annie”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 23 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Contact 303987-7845 or at www.performancenow.org. Broken Bone Bathtub: through Sunday, Sept. 23. Siobhan O’Loughlin’s immersive piece of theater takes place inside a bathtub, in a home in the Lakewood Glens. The audience of 10-18 people takes on the role of Siobhan’s close friends, listening, sharing and assisting the cast clad artist at bathtime. Specific location given at registration. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sundays. Go to www.brokenbonebathtub.com. The Flying Karamazov Brothers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets at the box office, online at lakewood.org/lccpresents or by calling 303-987-7845. History’s Mysteries, A Murder Mystery: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Famous figures from history team up with your favorite detectives. Save the day by solving “who dunnit” before time runs out. Registration is required. “Mamma Mia!”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 30 at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. Call 720-898-7200 or go to https://arvadacenter.org/mamma-mia.

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Hand-blown Glass Pumpkins: Friday, Sept. 21 to Sunday, Sept. 23 at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Info: www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com. Arvada Art Studio Tour: noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 22-23 at the Simms Street Recreation Center Art Studio and Pottery Studio, 11706 W. 82nd Ave., Arvada. Mountainside Art Guild Miniatures Exhibit: on display through Sept. 27 at Lakewood Arts Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Contact lakewoodarts.org or 303-9800625.

this week’s TOP FIVE Dinosaur Ridge Scientific Spelling Stomp: 2:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at American Mountaineering Museum in Golden. Teams of up to four people will compete for prizes and the title of 2018 Dinosaur Ridge Scientific Spelling Stomp Champion. Go to www.dinoridge.org/spellingstomp.html. “Arvada Days” Festival: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Clear Creek Valley Park, West 58th Avenue and Tennyson Street. Celebrate Arvada’s pioneering heritage. Period clothing encouraged. Fishing contests, pony rides and Colorado vintage baseball. Festival activities and vendors are set up until 3:30 p.m. The farm to table dinner begins at 4:30 p.m. and square dancing starts at 6 p.m. Call 720-898-7403 or go to arvadafestivals. com/ arvada-days Kitten Palooza: 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 at Cat Care Society, 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. See adoptable kittens that are ready for their fur ever homes. Families welcomed.

Wildlife Artist Sonia Reid Show: Friday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept. 30 at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Info: www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com. Vejigantes Masks: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Registration is required. Program is part of the Museo de las Americas traveling exhibit on display at the Belmar Library. Make Something: A Terrarium: 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. Materials include the starting succulent for your new terrarium garden. Registration is required. Register as individuals, couples or families. Scarecrow Challenge: 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Build your own scarecrow. We provide the frame and stuffing, you add the character with old clothes and accessories. Bring a pillowcase to scarecrow’s head. Registration required. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Golden High School Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at 701 24th St., Golden. More than 90 local artists. Free admission. Presented by the Golden High School PTA. Artists can contact Tammy Copper at tcoop9698@comcast.net.

Donations of food, toys, blankets, and cat litter are appreciated. Go to www.catcaresociety.org TRIAD: Final Wishes: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, 500 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Addressing end of life topics is never easy: yet planning eases the burden on your family, and lets others know what you truly want. Lindsey Wolman from Donor Alliance explains what the donor heart on your driver license means for you and to others who can benefit from your donation. Then Jill Ross with the Funeral Consumer Society of Colorado discusses what the state requires and does not require for the funeral process, and how the cost can greatly vary. Free and open to the public; call 303-271-6980. Stouts and Stories/Ales and Tales: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 at Lamar Street Center, 5889 Lamar St., Arvada. Jefferson County Library Foundation beer tasting and kickoff event features tastings from 12 local Jefferson County brewpubs, brew talks by local experts, live music, food trucks, games and prizes. For tickets and information, call 303-403-5079 or go to jeffcolibraryfoundation.org though Sept. 26.

EVENTS

Rock Around the Clock: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Colorado School of Mines, Lockridge Arena. Sock-hop themed event includes dinner, cash bar, live and silent auctions, and music by Rockslide. Golden Civic Center Foundation gala and auction raises money to support charitable organizations, public schools, museums and cultural centers in the Golden area. To purchase tickes and learn about sponsorship, go to www.goldencivicfoundation.org/gala-auction/ Family Fort Night: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. Use the library’s chairs and tables or bring your own pillows and blankets and make a family fort. Registration is required. Apex Foundation Golf Tournament: 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21 at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Check

in at 7 a.m. Fee includes coffee, breakfast and lunch, free range balls, golf shirt, goody bag, cart, on-course beverages, prizes and awards. Contact 303-463-4270 or apexfoundation@gmail.com. Kids Clothing and Toy Sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22 at Kids Discovery Days Preschool at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Learn more at www.facebook.com/ kidsdiscoverydays. Cemetery Tour: Sept. 22 begins noon at the Arvada Cemetery, 57th and Independence, then traveling at 2p.m. to the Ralston Cemetery, 6137 Holman St., and finishing at 3 p.m. at the Belgin family cemetery, a secluded site on the south side of the Croke Canal. Learn more at arvadahistory.org. Plant a Succulent Garden: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Echter’s Garden Center, 515 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.echters.com. Create a planter of succulents to display in a sunny window. Space is limited. Register at 303-424-7979. Harvesting and Preserving Herbs: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Echter’s Garden Center, 515 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.echters.com. Learn how to harvest and preserve the fresh herbs you grew this spring and summer. Fall Wildflowers Hike: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 22 at South Valley Park, 8354 South Valley Road, Littleton. Jeffco Open Space program, for ages 13 and older. Registration required. www. eventbrite.com/e/fall-wildflowerstickets-48000648231

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Naturally Arvada: Get to Know the Library: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. Canine Conversations: The Family Dog: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Jennifer Skiba of Namastay Training leads discussions about how to help you and your family have the best relationship with your pets. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org Ice Cream Social Reunion for Rocky Flats and Coors Porcelain Workers: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at Lamar Street Center, 5889 Lamar St., Arvada. Workers are invited to bring one guest. Presented by Cold War Patriots. Visit www. coldwarpatriots.org or call 888903-8989. Growing Employees for the Future: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at Connects WorkSpace, 1301 Arapahoe St., Golden. For businesses interested in learning about workforce training programs. To RSVP or learn more, contact rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net or 303-384-8080. Coffee Talk: Denver Mobs: 1-2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Tom Hackett shares photos and stories of Denver’s most influential Mobsters. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org. Senior Christian Retreat: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 at Living Cross Chapel, 8545 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. All are welcome. Contact eocaoffice@gmail.com Catty Hour: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 at Cat Care Society, 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Ages 21-plus only. Go to www.catcaresociety.org Patriotic Ancestry: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. Prospecive member workshop hosted by the Blue Spruce Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. Call 303-986-2301or email mur.darco@yahoo.com. Orchids, Exotic But Easy: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Echter’s Garden Center, 515 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.echters.com. Wine Making for Gardeners: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Echter’s Garden Center, 515 Garrison St., Arvada. Go to www.echters.com. Learn how to make wine using fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs. Presented by Richard Bender, author of Wild Wine Making. Copies of book for sale and signing. SEE CALENDAR, P22

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healTh sTories Are you living with breast cancer, or serve as support to a loved one currently going through treatment? Do you worry about treatment options for women’s health? Have you had heart issues or other health issues women face? We want to hear from you. Colorado Community Media is collecting stories from women whose lives and experiences can help educate and inform others about breast cancer and other health issues facing women today. We are looking for stories from all ages. If your story is selected, a member of the Colorado Community Media staff will contact you for an interview. Send your information to Thelma Grimes at tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Women’s Wellness Experience: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Free health screenings, health and wellness vendors, sessions on essential oils, gratitude and more, and a keynote presentation by Sam Horn on “Someday is Not a Day in the Week.” Registration required. Go to http:// www.LutheranWomensWellness.org Foam Roller Workshop: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 at Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-4259583 or go to www.apexprd.org. Learn to use a foam roller to prevent injury, improve mobility and flexibility. Bring your own roller. Alzheimer’s Education: Effective Communication: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Alzheimer’s Association workshop.

EDUCATION

Exploring the Great Ideas: The Pursuit of Truth: 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party: noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat

Ridge. Those who’ve finished or those about to start welcome. Crafts, prizes, fruit salad bar and reading. Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta show begins at 1 p.m. Go to https://jeffcolibrary.org/

www.jeffcolibrary.org. Watching a 30-minute episode and then engage in 45 minutes of relaxed round-table discussion while enjoying snacks.

Energy Day STEM Festival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at East High School, 1600 City Park Esplanade, Denver. Exhibits and interactions with energy experts designed to spark students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Learn more at https:// energydayfestival.org/colorado/

Exploring Islam & America: Basics of Islam, a Primer: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. ¡Super Stolie Guacamole! The show gives instruction, sings and reads in both English and Spanish while teaching key words in Spanish. Cake and a craft add to the fun. College Admission Essay Prep: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Learn the dos and don’ts of essay writing, and jump-start your application. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Cowboys: 1-2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24. Virtual phone-in class through Jefferson County Public Libraries and Active Minds. To join, call 303-502-5189. Callers are muted as they join. Press ** to unmute to ask a question. Limited to the first 100 callers. Call 303-275-6173 with questions. The Great Courses: Watch & Discuss Meetup, Do You Perceive the World as it Really is? 6:30-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit

Youth For Christ Christian College Fair: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Denver Christian School, 3898 S. Teller St., Lakewood; and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 at Faith Christian High School, 4890 Carr St., Arvada. Go to www. yfcdenver.org/events.

Jeffco University: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at The Manning School, 13200 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Registration is open until Sept. 26 at http://jeffcopublicschools.org/community_portal/jeffco_u/. Contact 303-982-6808 or tracie.apel@jeffco. k12.co.us. Attendees will learn about school safety, technology, the district’s strategic plan, curriculum, instruction and more. Breakfast and lunch are catered by Jeffco Food Services. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Show encourages children to play along as they engage with and express themselves through song, dance, and play with original and traditional songs. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Standout Performers

Adjusting to new place, sport’s pace

Ya Mei Wilson, Wheat Ridge The sophomore softball pitcher threw for seven innings, and had the game-winning RBI in the Sept. 11 9-8 win over Ralston Valley.

Sam Spiers, D’Evelyn The senior golfer averaged 77.2 this season on the links, good enough to come in second place in league competition. His efforts helped move the entire D’Evelyn team into second place in this season’s league rankings as well.

Marla Goodspeed, Golden The GHS softball squad managed two shutout wins last week, including Saturday’s 10-0 victory over Standley lake. Goodspeed, a sophomore, had eight put outs and an assist in fielding to lead her team on defense, to go along with a hit and a stolen base on offense.

Aubrey Gibson, Arvada The senior outside hitter shouldered much of the workload for the Bulldogs in the team’s three-set loss to Alameda on Sept. 11. she led her team in attacks, kills and ace serve percentage.

Ryan Burdi, Green Mountain The senior defensive back helped his team win its Sept. 15 game against Lutheran 42-28 by making seven solo tackles, and assisting in six others.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS: Colorado Community Media selects athletes from area high schools each week as “Standout Performers.” Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Glenn Wallace by noon on Sunday at gwallace@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Lakewood sophomore Ryan Liao watches his drive during the boys golf Jeffco League tournament Sept. 13 at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood. Liao wrapped up the Class 5A Jeffco League individual medalist title with a round of 74. PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Lakewood’s Liao goes low Third straight individual Tiger golfer wins individual title BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAKEWOOD — Lakewood sophomore Ryan Liao kept tradition going for the Tigers’ boys golf program Thursday afternoon at Fox Hollow Golf Course.

Liao wrapped up the Class 5A Jeffco League individual medalist title with a round of 74 at the final conference tournament of the season. While the sophomore admitted thoughts of winning the title wasn’t at the front of his mind to start the season, but it quickly became a reality. “It was really after my first round at West Woods. That round of 66,” Liao said when he thought he would have a shot at the league title. “I set SEE GOLF, P24

ebecca Guggenbach is a 16-year-old with a passion for music. She never had time to participate in athletic activities in the past, but she is on the Mountain Vista girls cross country team this season. OVERTIME Guggenbach is an exchange student from Switzerland who is living with a host family. “In my country, I do a lot of music,” she said. “I play the Jim Benton cello and bass. I’m in an orchestra and band, so I had to be there every day. When I came here, I said I had to do something completely different. I picked cross country. Everybody can join cross country, even if you are not the fastest. “I really enjoy cross country. Everybody is so nice. It was hard at first because the altitude is so much higher than in Switzerland. I got used to it because we do it every day and I really like the races on Saturday.” Mountain Vista is both the defending boys and girls cross country state champions and coach Jonathan Dalby invites anybody to join the team. He tries to include runners in various competitions during the season. “Rebecca is improving a lot,” said Dalby. “She is not one of our top kids but is a hard worker with a really positive attitude.” Guggenbach ran an 18:02.00 in the junior varsity race on Aug. 24 at the Vista Nation 2-Mile Invitational. She clocked a 26:29.00 on Aug. 31 at the Warrior Invitational in Centennial. “I’ve done pretty good because I’ve never raced before,” Guggenbach said. “I’m glad I wasn’t last in any of the races. It is really hard to keep up with the best runners.” Guggenbach is enjoying her time in Colorado at Mountain Vista, meeting new friends and polishing up on her English. Alpine skiing, hockey, tennis, football (soccer) and Schwingen (wrestling) are the popular sports in Switzerland but Guggenbach is thinking about continuing here athletic endeavors at Mountain Vista. She may try out for girls swimming in the winter or track in the spring. SEE BENTON, P25

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CCU’s soccer team welcomes 10-year-old boy Joel Zamora, who is fighting cancer, is honorary member BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Joel Zamora, 10, walked up to a table at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood with a big, beaming smile. From the look on his face, you wouldn’t know he suffers from a bone cancer called osteosarcoma — but that didn’t matter to him that night. Zamora, who lives in Littleton, has always loved soccer, and he was preparing to sign his national letter of intent to join CCU’s men’s soccer team. “It means a lot to me to be part of the team,” said Zamora, whose left leg was partially amputated because of the cancer. “I used to play soccer every day,

THIRD PARTY COMMENT Red Rocks Community College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The college will host a visit November 12–14, 2018, from a team of peer reviewers representing the Higher Learning Commission. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation. Red Rocks Community College has been accredited by the commission since 1975. Comments must be in writing and must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Submit online comments to HLC at hlcommission.org/ comment or mail comments to the address below. All comments must be received by October 7, 2018.

and I’m excited to be part of the team.” The CCU men’s soccer team and IMPACT, a Boston nonprofit organization that connects children facing chronic illnesses with local college athletic teams to form lifelong bonds, teamed up to give Zamora the experience. The team, along with the school’s cheerleaders, cheered Zamora as he signed the letter of intent. He also received a team jersey. Before the signing, Zamora had played checkers and shuffle board with team members. And he was scheduled to kick off the team’s Sept. 16 matchup against Utah’s Westminster College. “We’re really excited to draft a young man like Joel on our team,” assistant coach Graham Delano said. “He exemplifies everything that we want. He’s courageous, he’s determined and he shows passion for life. He brings a lot of joy to our team.” Osteosarcoma is the most common type of cancer that starts in the bones, and it mostly affects children and teenagers. Doctors found the cancer in Zamora’s leg a year ago and had to partially amputate his leg. Zamora is scheduled for another surgery, because doctors discovered a spot on his lung, according to his father, Isaac Zamora. The surgery will determine whether the spot is cancerous or not. “It was hard on all of us, but the whole time (Zamora) had a smile on his face, whether he got sick, whether he was in the hospital,” Isaac Zamora, said. “He kept persisting and kept fighting his way through. And he kept inspiring not only the people around him, but (his parents) and his brother.”

Joel Zamora’s father, Isaac, looks on as Joel is introduced as a member of Colorado Christian men’s soccer team. PHOTOS BY JOSEPH RIOS

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my standards higher after knowing I could go low.” It was a three-peat for Lakewood when it came to winning the indi-

vidual medalist title. Liao joined Lakewood graduates Jack Castiglia (2017) and Griffin Barela (2016) on becoming the third straight Tiger golfer to win the league title. Lakewood will now head to 5A Northern regional state qualifying tournament Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Murphy Creek Golf Course in Aurora.

“The goal is to get my team to state and hopefully top-10 or top-5 individually at state,” Liao said. Valor Christian won the 5A Jeffco team title in the Eagles’ first season playing up in 5A. Valor landed three seniors — Jake Welch, Ty Findlow and Trevor White — on the 1st-team all-conference team.

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MUSTANGS RUN WILD PAST FARMERS

Arvada West senior Cameron Wilbur (6) makes a diving catch in front of Wheat Ridge senior Armani Pacheco (31) during the Wildcats’ 40-0 victory over the Farmers on Sept. 14 at the North Area Athletic Complex. PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Young golfers fare well The Timm Academy All-Stars, a group of Centennial golfers between the ages of 9 and 13, finished third in the Firewheel Golf Park Regional finals in Garland, Texas, on Sept. 9. Coached by Rick Timm, the Colorado Section team had a 1-2 record with 16 points in the PGA Junior League regional tourney. The golfers were Gavin Amella, Brayden Destefano, Andre Dumonteil, Wesley Erling, Miles Kuhl, Kyle Leydon, Jackson Lowe, Matai Naqica,

Yusuke Ogi and Blake Sullivan. Parking problem It is so refreshing to see rivalry football games with the stands full. Fans and students have to arrive early to get seats for games like Douglas County vs. Castle View, for example. People are asked to sit close together to maybe create an open seat. The biggest problem is getting out of the parking lots. Plan on at least 30 minutes to exit. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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Bryan 720-690-3718

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Landscape & Garden

Michael’s Handyman Services

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HAULING

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LAWN SERVICES

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Mark: 303.432.3503 Refs. avail

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Misc. Services

Professional and Reliable Year Round Service Rubin (720)434-8042 Kerwin (720) 519-5559

Landscapes by Design, LLC Commercial and Residential

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Contact: Matt Nickel Cell: 303.681.4917

In Business Since 1990 • Fully Insured

Painting

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Tree Service

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Plumbing Roofing/Gutters

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Commercial/Residential

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PLUMBING & SPRINKLERS

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• Blow Outs $40 • Aerations $40

Front Range Plumbing

• Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts

Plumbing

Sprinklers

Columbine Custom Contracting 303.451.1971

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Family Owned 30 Years’ Experience Accepting all major credit cards “We Believe in Quality, Insured Bonded Integrity & & Proficiency

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Just Sprinklers Inc Licensed and Insured

Affordable Rates Residential /Commercial • Winterization • System Startup

Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc. • Bath • Kitchen Remodels • Bsmt Finishes • Vinyl Windows Member of Team Dave Logan 30+ yrs. exp. George - (303)252-8874

Tony 720-210-4304 or Bryan 720-690-3718 Sprinkler Solutions

Family Owned & Operated. Low Rates.

Rocky Mountain Contractors

• Gutter Clean ups $40 • Fertilization $30 • Fence Repair & Painting • Power wash decks & houses • Clean Up / Tree service • Garage Doors • Painting • Licensed Plumber

Most stumps $75.00 Call $45 Minimum. Free estimates. or Licensed & Insured. text 37 years experience.

10% off when coupon presented

A father and son team!

Call Terry or Corey 303-424-7357

JAY WHITE Tree Service Serving with pride since 1975 Tree & shrub trimming & removals Licensed and Insured Firewood For Sale Call Jay (303)278-7119

Sprinklers

720-275-4020 or 303-935-1753

Remodeling

ABE’S TREE & SHRUB CARE

• Install, Repair

Winterizations and System Startups Free Estimates

• Service & Renovations Senior Discounts

Stephen D. Williams justssprinklers@gmail.com

(303) 425-6861 25 Plus Years Exp • Family Owned & Operated

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Professional Installations & Repairs Sod Installations

SAVE MONEY AND WATER Fast, friendly service Lifetime Warranty! All Work Guaranteed!

303-523-5859

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Colorado Statewide Classified Advertising Network To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 91 Colorado newspapers for only $300, contact your local newspaper or call Colorado Press Association Network at 303-571-5117. Hurd Creek Ranch Auction Winter Park Land + Senior Water Rights Oct 13/2pm MT 926 Total Acres 13 Tracts & Combinations ColoradoRanchAuction.com / 970-531-5051 United Country / Gingery & Associates, Inc. B. Gingery, Lic# FA100044706 S. Terrel, Auctioneer 6% BP. See website for terms.

WANTED

Cash for Mineral Rights Free, no-risk, cash offer. Contact us with the details: Call: 720-988-5617 Write: Minerals, PO BOX 3668, Littleton, CO 80161 Email: opportunity@ecmresourcesinc.com

Colorado Press Network Buy a 25-word statewide classified line ad in newspapers across the state of Colorado for just $300 per week. Ask about our frequency discounts! Contact this newspaper or call Colorado Press Network, 303-571-5117

ANNOUNCEMENTS Lost and Found 2 brass figurine hanger supports

found on on Highway 105 Sedalia area 303-681-2320

Misc. Notices Arvada Church of God 7135 West 68th Avenue 1 time food bank for the Arvada Area Providing Food, Hygiene Items and Gift Cards Available one time only Call Carmen Terpin at 303-232-6146 I want to thank Saint Joseph of Cupertino for the favor received during my exam. Prayer to Saint Joseph of Cupertino for success in examinations. O Saint Joseph of Cupertino who by your prayer obtained from god to be asked at your examination, the only preposition you knew. Grant that I might like you succeed in the (here mention the name of the examination) examination. In return I promise to make you known and cause you to be invoked. O Saint Joseph of Cupertino pray for me. O holy ghost enlighten me. Our lady of good studies pray for me. Sacred head of Jesus, seat of divine wisdom, enlighten me. Amen Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN OF AMERICA.

A social club offering many exciting social activities and friendships. Link 10 social hours, 4-6 P each Thur at Innsider Bar and Grill, Holiday Inn, 7390 Hampton Ave., Lkwd. Visit widowedamerica.org or contact Bob, 303-979-0181.

FARM & AGRICULTURE Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Garage Sales 10802 Chadsworth Pt., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Multi Family Garage Sale Friday September 21 & Saturday September 22 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Household items, furniture, ski clothes, electronics, kindergarten teacher materials and much more! (303) 475-6575

Autos for Sale

Split & Delivered $300 a cord Stacking available extra $35 Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Sell your merchandise on this page $25 for 2 weeks in 16 papers and online 303-566-4091

Thu-Fri, 9/20-9/21, 8a-6p Sat, 9/22, 8a-3p

We have FURNITURE GALORE!! Our ESTATE SALE includes • Eastlake Rocker • Marble-topped Coffee & Occasional Tables • Vintage French Provincial China Cabinet • Leather Office Chairs • Hand-tied wool & Karastan Rugs & Runners & much more! Our PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED ANTIQUE FURNITURE includes • a Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Table w/6 Chairs • beautiful Oak & Walnut Dressers • an Appliquéd Bed & matching Armoire set & more! Other RESTORED WOOD PIECES include • Oak Tables & Chairs • Dressers • Occasional & Coffee Tables & other beautiful items. Our GARAGE SALE includes • Clothes (all ages) Kitchen • Linens • Home Décor • Craft Supplies • Jewelry • Books • Sports • Electronics • Toys, plus HomeBaked Goods! Our BBQ LUNCH starts at 11a with 1/3-lb. Angus sirloin burger or brat plate for $5 or hot dog plate for $3.50. Shepherd of Love Fellowship 13550 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield (corner of 136th & Lowell Blvd.) Info: 303-466-5749 shepherdoflove.org Thornton

9842 Vine Street Thornton 80229 Saturday September 22nd 9am-2pm FREE Treadmill Bicycles, Desk, Lamps, Purses, Books, Clothes, Bedding, Jewelry and more!

MERCHANDISE Bicycles

Miscellaneous Cemetery Lots

Cremation Gardens. Companion sites include granite placements. 40% discount from Horan and McConaty. Your price is $4,611. County Line and Holly. 303-551-4930 PETS

RV’s and Campers 1991 Dolphin Class C RV 70K miles $11,000 in excellent condition for more information call (303)862-9420

Wanted

Cash for all Vehicles! Cats WILL YOU PLEASE TAKE ME? I am a 4yr Silver & white Tabby:) My mommy has to leave and cannot take me. I only want to sit on the back of a chair and look out a window. I don't need hardly any attention. Just your company. I love a string dangling from a stick. And of course I love my little toy butterfly. I can sit on the porch and backyard all day! My potty habits are dainty and clean. And I understand some words! Will you give me a chance for a new home? No cost! Call Dianne 303-349-7689

Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s Any condition • Running or not Under $500

(303)741-0762

Cell: (303)918-2185 for texting

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DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-1744. 20 years of service

I Buy Motor-homes and Trailers as is and I also buy cars and trucks I pay Cash 720-589-7365

TRANSPORTATION

St. Michael & All Angels' Church 1400 S. University Blvd, Denver Pre Sale 9/27 5:00pm-7:00pm Surcharge $5 for Pre Sale Sale 9/28 9:00am to 5:00pm Bag Sale 9/29 9am-noon Fill our bags for $5:00 ea. or your trunk for $25.00 Antiques, good furniture, estate items, books, housewares, collectibles.

Cash for all Vehicles! Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s Any condition • Running or not Under $500

(303)741-0762

Cell: (303)918-2185 for texting

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Golden

Parker Home Decor some seasonal Misc. Items - good prices 21841 Swale Ave Friday September 21st 9am-3pm & Saturday September 22nd 9am-noon

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Firewood

Multi-Family Garage & Furniture Sale

Gigantic Church Sale

Rakes, Shovels, Skis, Sewing Machine, Trunk, Trailer, Desks, Copiers, Vinyl Records, Byers' Carolers, Great Misc. Friday & Saturday September 21st & 22nd 8am-5pm 1035 North Columbine Street Golden 80403

PETS AUTOS &

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AUCTIONS

EQUIPMENT

New & Used Electric Bikes & Trikes Starting at $995 The Largest ebike Store in the Country Best Selection & Discount Prices

720-746-9958 1919 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80204 ElectricBicycleMegaStore.com

Autos for Sale 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 HD

4 wheel drive, double cab SLE long bed vortec, 6.0L, V8, gas engine, silver, all options, remote start, Rhino bed liner, BW 5th wheel hitch, running boards, 26,000 miles, excellent condition, $31,000 303-841-0811 87 Isuzu pup 122k 1 owner $2,350. 71 Chevy truck $1,500 720-308-6696

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Help Wanted M-E Engineers, Inc., in Golden, CO seeks Project Manager (Power & Energy) to review energy efficiency components integrated into electrical systems. Req. BS Elec. or Architectural Eng.; 36 mo. exp. in Elec. or Architectural Eng. or related; & working knowledge (6 mo. or 1 college course) in the following: Photovolteic & wind renewable energy systems; Elec. distribution systems for systems rated 600 Volts through 15,000 Volts; Power system dynamics, operation & protection; & Local & national building & energy construction codes. Email letter of application & resume to Trish Lovato, careers@me-engineers.com.

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HOMES APARTMENTS COMMERCIAL OFFICE INCOME PROPERTY STORAGE ROOMMATES

To Advertise call Barb 303.566.4125 Senior Housing

Home for Sale

SELL your home $ 2495

bstolte@coloradocommunitymedia.com

MOUTAIN PROPERTY 40+AC Surrounded by National Forest covered in mature timber, flowing spring, great hunting, near Colorado Trail $240,000

Free Market Evaluation No Upfront Fees M.L.S. Listing & Advertising Internet Advertising Professional Photography Showing & Feedback Service Sign & Lockbox Contracts & Negotiations Title Company & Escrows Settlement Representation Full Service Brokerage

*when purchasing another home *1% fee if selling only *+ buyer agent co-op

Charles Paeplow

40+ AC NEXT TO PUBLIC LAND Located in County but close enough to walk to town, water well, owner financing $55,000 PRIME MOUNTAIN PROPERTY 41AC, Big Ponderosa Pines, Aspen Meadow, small creek, access to millions of acres of public land, great horseback riding, hiking and hunting, secluded and tranquil, owner financing $195,000 4 LOTS ON MAJOR HWY 4 Lots located on HWY 285 in the town of Saguache, Prime business location 50'x150' Each includes water and sewer, tap, $89,000

20 Years Experience Best of the Best Realtor

720-560-1999 charlespaeplow@yahoo.com call, text, or e-mail

Land

Contact Wilderness Realty & Land LLC 300 8th St Saguache, CO 81149 Call 719 655-2408

Cornerstone Homes Realty

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Tamarac Executive Plaza Office Space For Lease

Located at East Hampden Ave. at Tamarac Dr., this building offers a nice 3,350 sf office space that features 13 rooms plus reception, 15 private parking spaces and 2 private bathrooms. Walking distance to Tiffany Plaza with numerous restaurant and retail amenities. Offered at $13.00/sf full service. Call David Gagliano or Dominique Pastore for information.

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Homes

C AT H O L I C C H U R C H

Proclaiming Christ from the Mountains to the Plains www.StJoanArvada.org 12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232 Daily Masses: 8:30am, Mon-Sat Confessions: 8am Tue-Fri; 7:30am & 4:00pm Sat Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30am, 5:30pm

S ERVICES 8 &10 am Church School

9 &10 am 6750 Carr St. Arvada, CO 80004 303.421.5135 • www.arvadaumc.org Nursery Available

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Condos/Townhomes Thornton 2nd floor, extra large living room 2 bedroom, remodeled, Great view of city lights, 2 minutes to I25, multiple shopping choices all directions pool, tennis courts, near spacious park across the street parking close by $1265 + deposit, small pet OK lapointevidence@earthlink.net

Office Rent/Lease VARIOUS OFFICES 100-2,311 sq.ft. Rents from $200-$1750/month. Full service. 405-409 S Wilcox

Castle Rock

Wasson Properties 719-520-1730

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The Women’s Health and Beauty Expo includes: • Entertainment • Health Education & Information • Fashion • Gifts • FREE Health Screenings provided by Central CO Area Health Education Center • Dress for Success Fashion Show • FREE to the Public Bronze Sponsor:

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