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Steve Byers, pastor of The Rising Church in Olde Town Arvada, talks with a newly homeless man getting services at the church’s new day shelter.

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programing in the works, the Rev. Steve Byers, pastor of The Rising Church, said they are no longer allowing people to stay on the church property at night.

The newest endeavor is the opening of a day shelter, through a partnership with Mean Streets Ministry, a homeless outreach based in Lakewood. The day shelter is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday and allows those living on the streets to come inside, get warm, get clothes and hot food, shower and work toward getting other services needed. Shepard is also starting to teach a yoga class at the shelter.

“The idea,“ Byers said, “was to be a little more strategic, programmatic and do what we were doing before in a more structured way.

The center allows them to do what Byers calls “triage” by engaging the homeless population in better conversations and asking more questions, which will in turn lead them to get the services needed to end their homelessness.

“What we have is trust,” Byers said, adding that he makes a point to get to know each individual utilizing services, which on some days gets up to 40.

“We’re seeing a lot more homeless this year than last year,” Byers said.

Severe weather sheltering Arvada city officials have recognized the rise in homelessness in the area and have been working toward establishing a Severe Weather Shelter Network in the area.

“On the really cold days or the blizzards, our homeless folks are simply trying to find any location where they can get out of the severe weather,” Arvada Police Chief Don Wick previously told the Arvada Press. “The last thing we want to see is a fellow human being dying on the street when they were exposed to severe weather and we could have had a shelter to protect them.”

It’s been a three-year process, and in April, Lynn Ann Huizingh, executive director of the Severe Weather

Shelter Network, said it it didn’t look like the system would be in place by this winter.

But with the help of the city and area churches, the network in Arvada is moving forward with plans to open the first week of December.

“The City of Arvada has really pressed hard into getting things moving,” Huizingh said.

The Severe Weather Shelter Network is a Christian nonprofit working to help safeguard Jefferson County’s homeless residents.

The city will coordinate the shelters using the Severe Weather Shelter Network model, which utilizes a network of churches that open their doors on a one-week-a-month rotation when the overnight temperature drops below 32 degrees with wet conditions and below 25 degrees with dry conditions.

The Severe Weather Shelter Network launched its central program with churches in Lakewood, Golden and Denver almost five years ago and another network in south Jeffco and Littleton a year later.

“The city of Arvada is the connector for the community partners,” said Enessa Janes, community resilience coordinator for the city. “Our leadership for a long time has known that services for people experiencing homelessness are limited in the area.

We wanted to provide some leadership for this.”

The Arvada network will have a shortened season for its first year, sheltering Dec. 3 through March 31.

The shortened season will aid in getting the final pieces sorted out to ensure that the network comes to life.

The rest of the network opened for possible shelter nights Oct. 1.

“This is a pilot approach here in Arvada,” Janes said.

The beta test for the Arvada network also requires a few tweaks to how the Severe Weather Shelter Network usually runs. One requirement the network usually has is that its guests are not able to walk to a host site. The Rising Church and Mile High Vineyard, two churches that expressed interest in hosting, are in close walking distance from where many homeless set up camp. Initially, even though they were willing, the churches were deemed not suitable as a host sites for the network because of proximity to homeless camps.

Brenda Shepard, 48, folds clothes she picked out of the clothing racks at The Rising Church day shelter. Shepard has been living on the streets for the past three months. SHANNA FORTIER

SOUTH AND CENTRAL SHELTERS OPENS IN PREPARATION FOR WINTER With temperatures dropping and snow in the forecast, the Severe Weather Shelter Network is now in season as of Oct. 1.

The Severe Weather Shelter Network is a Christian nonprofit working to make sure Jefferson County’s homeless are kept warm on freezing nights, through a program in which local churches provide host sites for homeless community members to spend the night, enjoy a hot, homemade meal and some warm conversation. The networks include four host churches on a one-weeka-month rotation. Each network also has a warming site, which serves as a central pickup location for shelter guests where they can — as the name implies — stay warm as they wait.

Huizingh said an exception was made for this season and they are beta testing a new idea because many of the bigger churches that are farther away from what the network deems the “camping zone” have preschools or other children’s programing that prevents using that facility.

Another church hoping to act as a host site is Arvada Covenant Church, located on Ward Road in South Arvada. For the past 10 years Arvada Covenant has been hosting families experiencing homelessness through Growing Home, a nonprofit serving children and families in the North Metro Denver community.

“Our church is really committed to making a difference in our community in any way we can,” said the Rev. Nathan Powell, associate pastor at Arvada Covenant. “We’re excited to

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The network launched its central program with churches in Lakewood, Golden and Denver almost five years ago and another network in south Jeffco and Littleton a year later. It is in the process of creating one in the Arvada area, which is expected to open in December.

The network mobilizes volunteers to serve when the overnight temperature drops below 32 degrees with wet conditions and below 25 degrees with dry conditions.

The South and Central networks will open through the end of April.

To volunteer or for more information, visit swshelternetwork.com. get involved.”

Powell said what he’s most excited about is the partnerships that will eventually make the Severe Weather Shelter Network in Arvada a reality.

“I’m just really excited that we’re doing this together,” he said. “I think it’s really cool that we can partner with the city and other churches to make a difference the lives of these people.

And we know that as we’re helping out, it affects our lives as well.”

The city and individual churches are still gathering volunteers and additional host sites to bring the Arvada network to life.

“From citizens of Arvada we really need volunteers and donations,” Janes said. “It doesn’t run without them. We want to make this sustainable over time.”

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Darth Vader of bank robbers is convicted in Jeffco court Masked bandit Crider facing at least 34 years STAFF REPORT

A 50-year-old man has pleaded guilty to 12 felony charges, stemming from the robbery of five banks across the metro Denver area.

Gary Crider appeared in Jefferson

County Court on Oct. 2 and pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery, nine counts of robbery, and one count of theft for his actions between Dec. 9, 2016 and Jan. 6, 2017. Court documents say Crider robbed three banks in Jefferson County, one in Boulder County and one in Adams County. The Gary Crider amount stolen from the Jefferson and Boulder

county banks alone totaled more than $26,000.

Crider was arrested in Westminster, as part of a collaborative effort of the FBI’s Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force (RMSSTF), the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office, the Department of Corrections Fugitive Apprehension Unit, Westminster Police Department and SWAT, and the Louisville Police Department.

During his chain of robberies, Crider wore disguises, including a

Darth Vader mask, according to the arrest affidavit. At the time of the crimes, Crider was on federal probation for bank robbery and state parole for attempted murder.

The sentencing hearing for Crider is scheduled for Nov. 27. He faces 34 to 44 years in prison, according to the Jeffco District Attorney’s office.

He is being held at the Jefferson County jail on $250,000 bond.

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Jefferson County Schools Board of Education, District 1 Brad Rupert Attorney and businessman Brad Rupert has lived in Arvada and Jefferson County for 34 years. He has served as board president for the Arvada Chamber of Commerce and Arvada Food Bank. The Arvada Chamber named named him its Man of the Year in 2011. He was elected to the Jeffco Board of Education in 2015.

Rupert earned an MBA and a law degree from the University of Colorado.

Contact: cbrupert@aol.com Campaign website: BradforJeffcoKids.com Why do you want to serve on the school board?

I hope to continue to serve our children, our families and our community. We have returned civility to the School Board, even in disagreement.

We have slowed the loss of educators to neighboring districts. We have started to address overcrowding in the growth areas of Jeffco. I want to build on these successes and return our attention to student achievement and preparing our children for further education and the careers of today and tomorrow.

Matt Van Gieson Matt Van Gieson was born and raised in Arvada. An A-West High School graduate, he is a father of four, including a newborn. He works as a systems analyst and project manager.

Van Gieson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Contact: Matt4JeffcoSchoolBoard@

gmail.com Campaign website: https://www.matt4jeffcoschoolboard.com/

Why do you want to serve on the school board?

I have four small children that range in age from 7 years to 14 weeks. We have a combined 50 years of public education ahead of us and I want to make sure my children, as well as all Jeffco students, have access to the same great public education I had growing up. I lived in a trailer park; my mom drove me to the school right next to the hair salon where she worked so she could be engaged in my education. She taught me that getting a good education was the key to a successful future.

Your top three priorities if elected?

Significantly increase the number of third

Top three priorities if elected?

My three priorities will be to reduce the achievement gaps, particularly of those children living in poverty; work to make early childhood education available to all families, so children living in poverty don’t start first grade two years behind their classmates; and better prepare our graduates for the many alternative career pathways open to them in the many honorable and high-paying jobs and industries that don’t require college degrees.

Achieving these would be a service to our children, our families, our employers and our economy.

The most important factor in a child’s education is the teacher in the classroom. We must honor and respect the work they do with our children every day. We must work to pay them a competitive salary. We must provide effective professional development opportunities to keep their skills sharp and current. And we should evaluate their performance and provide feedback using relevant data and information, just as any enterprise seeks to evaluate and improve its most valuable resource — its people.

What is one idea you have to improve student readiness/achievement?

We can further develop our successful vocational and technical training programs to prepare our graduates for the jobs available in our economy today and in the future. We must engage the business community to tell us what those job opportunities are, and to tell us what skills and certificates will be required. We can then design programs that prepare our graduates to effectively compete for those jobs directly, or to pursue higher education if that is required. We can prepare our graduates for honorable jobs that can support a family.

Would you support another ballot measure to help the district pay for capital improvements? Why or why not?

Yes. The need for additional capital funding is inevitable. Growth in west Arvada, west Lakewood and unincorporated Jeffco will require two and possibly three new schools. While we have excess capacity in older neighborhood schools, that capacity is not where the growth is. We pay for new construction with bonds that require voter approval. We will also need additional capital to pay for deferred maintenance and updates on older schools. A decade of budget cuts has left many schools in disrepair. When you fail to maintain any structure, you can expect higher repair costs later.

Future generations deserve this investment.

What can be done to allow the district to keep its best and most experienced teachers at a higher rate?

graders reading at grade level; keep neighborhood schools open and increase spending transparency.

Only 50 percent percent of third graders read at grade level; in our house that would be two of our four children being behind. We need to measure the effectiveness of programs helping students read and invest in ones that work.

My wife went to Swanson and I volunteered at Pleasant View and saw the damage school closures and threats caused. I don’t support closing schools and breaking up communities.

We need transparency on our billion dollar spending and the results produced.

What is one idea you have to improve student readiness/achievement?

To improve student achievement we need a board with balanced representation from our community. This board spent far too little time this year discussing the supports our lowest performing schools needed to improve.

The board needs voices willing to recognize that while great things happen each day, far too many Jeffco students, especially those at risk, aren’t on track to graduate with the skills they need. Having grown up poor, I know how important it is to have a great public education. I will respectfully advocate for understanding how to improve opportunities for all students with the resources we have.

What can be done to allow the district to keep its best and most experienced teachers at a higher rate?

I had many great teachers and have many friends who are teachers. They tell me they want to be respected and recognized for their great work.

They also want the opportunity to do what they know they need to do to meet the needs of their students.

Teachers tell me they’ll stay in Jeffco if there are opportunities to be more impactful without having to stop teaching. That means creating career paths that don’t require teachers leave classrooms.

They also want the time they spend in professional development trainings to teach them skills which help them improve their craft.

Would you support another ballot measure to help the district pay for capital improvements?

The majority of voters voted no on the 2016 tax increase. They didn’t support spending $100 million to build classrooms with declining enrollment.

They say the board didn’t listen to the community priorities. They don’t understand the board saying they need more money while spending $50 million forcing sixth graders out of elementary schools and into middle schools. People don’t understand why the funds aren’t being used to build new schools to eliminate temps. Asking for more money in this environment is a waste of the quarter of a million dollars it costs to run the election.

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Jefferson County Schools Board of Education, District 2 Susan Harmon A family law attorney, Susan Harmon is a current member of the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education. She has lived in Jeffco for 17 years, after earning an undergraduate degree from CU Boulder, and a law degree from Santa Clara University.

Contact: susan@susanforjeffcokids.

com Campaign website: www.SusanforJeffcoKids. com

Why do you want to serve on the school board?

I played a part in restoring civility to the board room— one of my campaign promises. The board also made progress in addressing competitiveness in teacher salaries, and growth issues, complicated when the mill and bond didn’t pass. We have more work to do and I believe I am the right person to continue this work. I am a parent of two Jeffco students, and am deeply invested in the success of all students’ education.

I have spent my professional career working to find best outcomes for families and children as well as serving on school PTA and Accountability

Erica Shields The mother of four children, Erica Shields has lived in Jefferson County for more than 10 years now. She has worked worked as a substitute teacher, a pediatric cancer researcher and a personal fitness health adviser.

She holds a master’s and doctorate degree in public health.

Contact: erica@ericaforschoolboard.com Campaign website: www.ericaforschoolboard. com Why do you want to serve on the school board?

I was adopted at 3 and-a-half years old. My parents taught me that with hard work, dedication, and a great education I could succeed beyond my circumstances. I have taught my four children the same and have high expectations for their success.

All of my children have had great teachers who have helped them achieve. I know from volunteering in some of our poorest schools, not all students have the same opportunities. Nearly 50 percent of Jeffco third –eighth graders aren’t performing at grade level. I want to change that and be sure every student has access to a great public education.

Your top three priorities if elected?

Making sure our budget is spent on programs

committee, working with educators and parents to meet the needs of all students and families.

List your top three priorities if elected.

Community engagement work in support of the transition of sixth graders into our middle schools. I am excited about providing the enhanced learning opportunities to all sixth graders, including advanced math, foreign language, band, and so many other electives.

Another top priority is to address the inequities that exist in our programs and facilities to ensure that all children have learning environments they can thrive in.

Working harder to find ways to close the achievement gap for our challenged learners, diverse populations and children living in poverty, along with the managing the continued challenges faced in our school facilities in high growth areas.

What is one idea you have to improve student readiness/achievement?

Student readiness and achievement would improve by providing access to early childhood education with pre-school and full day kindergarten for all children. We also need to ensure that all students have opportunities and access to multiple pathways for success while in school and after graduation.

that ensure our students re career and college ready. We must allocate resources to programs that work (like Wheat Ridge High School GT) and stop spending money on programs that don’t.

Keeping neighborhood schools open and not waste $50 million adding classrooms to move sixth graders when there are already thousands of empty seats. Invest in schools that need updating, like Stober, Peck and Swanson so they aren’t threatened with closure.

Listen to the community and make decisions that support their priorities. Significantly increasing community engagement to bring diversity and balance to the board.

What is one idea you have to improve student readiness/achievement?

When parents and the community are engaged in schools, student achievement improves. I’ll work to increase service-learning projects that inspire communities to work together. I’ve seen firsthand when students are able to help others, they pursue their passion and increase their desire to learn. Families are also more engaged when the whole community is working together.

I have had the great honor to work with many veterans and they often tell me how important their public education was in creating a passion to serve our country. Teaching students to give back helps them become engaged citizens and improves achievement.

What can be done to allow the district to keep its best and most experienced teachers at a higher rate?

Having great teachers in every classroom is critical to the success of all students. As a Board member I continue to view this as a priority. We are not competitive with neighboring districts in terms of teacher compensation which hurts us as a district.

We have restored trust and value to our teachers in the work we have done at the board table over the last two years; but we have more work to do.

Support another ballot measure to help the district pay for capital improvements? Why or why not?

The state continues to underfund K-12 education.

I’ve worked with legislators to address the inadequate funding from the state and the direct impact on Jeffco students and families. Every neighboring district that asked voters for funding last year received it except for us. If this underfunding continues, we have the option of returning to voters with a bond proposal, so we can make necessary facility improvements on our aging buildings and address inequities. The average age of buildings in Jeffco is 50. The disparity in our facilities between schools and populations will continue unless we have additional resources for ongoing critical needs, including busing and programs. Our families deserve better.

What can be done to allow the district to keep its best and most experienced teachers at a higher rate?

Respecting teachers, recognizing those doing great work and making sure they have the resources and flexibility they need, will help Jeffco retain great teachers.

Teachers tell me they spend too much time teaching to tests and don’t have enough support and flexibility to meet students’ needs. They spend too much time entering data into computers and wish they had more time to spend planning with other teachers.

I’ve had the opportunity to participate in teacher appreciation efforts and know our teachers are grateful when we take time to recognize great work. Respect and appreciation go a long way.

Would you support another ballot measure to help the district pay for capital improvements?

Community members tell me they want our tax dollars to follow the student and that our investment in their education is paying off. They want to be confident that our tax dollars are ensuring that our children are getting the best education possible. Furthermore, the majority of tax payers don’t want to close small elementaries, leaving empty buildings they still have to pay for. They also don’t support spending $50 million to build new middle schools classrooms when there are thousands of empty seats. They want money spent effectively and responsibly. I would not support increasing taxes if the community as a whole does not.

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Lakewood City Council, Ward 1 Kyra deGruy Kyra deGruy has lived in Lakewood two years. She is project manager for Metropolitan State University of Denver, Health Professions Department.

She previously has been a finance manager for a local business, patient care manager at a family practice and a volunteer mentor for women recovering from trauma.

She has a bachelor’s degree in integrative healthcare and chemistry from Metro State University.

Contact: 303-807-7288, kyra@kyraforlakewood. com Campaign website: www.kyraforlakewood.com Why do you want to serve on council?

I want to be a voice for the people in our community that don’t currently have one. I’m not a career politician and have values that are shared in my ward. I value public education and keeping our schools open. I believe our land and climate should be protected with local policy, like our communitydriven sustainability plan. I support protecting our city’s children from secondhand smoke. I respect my neighbor’s property rights and support our

Ramey Johnson Ramey Johnson grew up in Lakewood and has lived here most of her adult life. She and her husband have lived at the same address for 25 years.

A professional nurse for 45 years, she also is a former state legislator and current Ward 1 city councilmember.

She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing, with a minor in political science and communications. She also attended the Harvard/Kennedy School’s Executive Management program for local government officials.

Contact: rameyjohnson@juno.com Campaign website: www.RameyJohnson.com Why do you want to serve on council?

During this growth period, we need to fight to preserve and protect our community character and what makes Lakewood special. (I voted against the 2090 Wright Street park “giveaway” and successfully opposed acquiring contaminated land at the Federal Center). Zoning ordinances must be enforced to assure growth enhances existing neighborhoods and preserves our quality of life so current residents want to remain as new residents

local businesses and economy. I don’t think Lakewood is a one-size-fits-all city. We should demand responsible and sustainable development rather than shutting it out.

Your top three priorities if elected?

• Responsible and high quality development.

• Expansion and protection of parks, open space and sustainable transit infrastructure in Ward 1.

• Ensuring our police department has the resources they need to keep our families safe as our community grows.

What should the city’s role be in regards to homelessness?

Addressing homelessness in Jefferson County is an important issue and I’m proud the city supports the Jeffco Action Center. Jefferson County is creating a commission to begin to address this problem countywide and I’d like Lakewood to continue to have a role in its formation. There are so many incredible groups and people trying to work on this issue is silos, and I think the best way forward is to bring everyone to the same table in order to work as a community on this issue that affects us all. We need to prioritize prevention, respect and the safety of our community.

What types of crime in Lakewood most needs to be addressed?

We have one of, if not the best, police depart-

ments in the state and, perhaps, nation. Our officers are respectful, resourceful and responsive.

As they’ve identified needs in our community, like increasing car thefts or homelessness, they’ve created divisions that work specifically to improve those areas. As a city, we need to make sure they’re getting the resources they need in order to continue to keep us safe. Making sure Lakewood’s public safety stays outstanding is one of my top priorities.

Do you support a growth limit?

Growth is scary, and the traffic seems to get worse by the day. Initially, the 1 percent growth cap sounded good, but after reading the 18-page document, I’m concerned about the unintended consequences, and whether it will even work.

Lakewood’s inclusiveness matters, and this initiative would work against that value. Instead, I’ll demand responsible development that protects our parks and open spaces and keeps Lakewood inclusive and attainable for the people who work here.

I’ll use smart planning to make sure growth is next to public transportation and will address traffic issues with strategic investment in bike lanes and sidewalks.

come. Our infrastructure needs to be ready to handle this growth for it to be sustainable.

Your top three priorities if elected?

• Immediately address the zoning ordinances related to parking, height restrictions, requiring traffic studies prior to building permits, reinstate requirement for developers to devote open space in lieu of opt out fee.

• Support small business development and healthy economic growth for a revitalization of West Colfax.

• Fiscal responsibility. Support our schools and infrastructure so they are adequate and capable of handling current growth.

What should the city’s role be in regards to homelessness?

Advocate for strategies based on successful programs, like Step Denver (former Step 13) — accountability for sobriety and working. Explore case management in motels along Colfax and for the chronic homeless. Offer resources —emotional support —incorporate family if appropriate.

Explore hiring vetted homeless for seasonal jobs in Lakewood. I voted for supplemental funding for the DETOX program when the Arapahoe House closed. Support increased police strategies for a regional approach. Support co-responders through Jefferson Center for Mental Health. Join Heading Home subcommittee (County Child Youth Lead-

ership). Encourage volunteerism at faith-based emergency shelters.

What types of crime in Lakewood most needs to be addressed?

Address mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence and auto theft. Support successful programs such as DETOX. Domestic violenceongoing police education, strong support of “co-responders.” Support Lakewood police budget for new technology, vehicles and assure full staffing. Ongoing dialogue with LPD to support their perceived needs (successfully obtained repairs for neglected sub-station). Consider “alternate staff ” for parking or minor issues. Understand needs on/ near light rail. Auto issues - explore increased use of the Regional Car Theft Task Force. Re-instate regular communication between LPD and citizens.

Do you support a growth limit?

I support the democratic process. This issue was brought by you, the citizens and should be decided by you. As a counselor, my role is to ensure the initiative is placed on a ballot in a timely way for your vote after legal challenges. I support urgent action by city council to rectify the problematic zoning language that brought about the citizens’ concerns. I support responsible and respectful growth that is sustainable.

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Lakewood City Council, Ward 2 Charles Davis IT specialist Charles Davis has lived in the Denver metro area for 22 years, including the last three and a half years in Lakewood. Along with his wife, Davis ran an IT small business. Currently he is the director of technical administrative departments within a national law firm.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Iowa State, and has done additional study in urban planning and civil engineering.

Contact: 720-204-8265 or ckd@charleskdavis.com Campaign website: www.charleskdavis.com Why do you want to serve on council?

I’m running to be on City Council to be a part of the future of our community. My ability to communicate complex topics in a direct and informative way as well as my problem solving and listening skills gives me a unique set of qualifications to serve the public.

Our representatives should be non-partisan to represent the non-partisan nature of our municipal government. I’ve been in attendance at well over a hundred meetings at all levels within our city and I have an exceptional grasp of the issues we currently face.

Finally, I’ll be an independent voice for our city.

Jacob LaBure Jacob LaBure moved from Castle Rock to Ward 2 in Lakewood five years ago.

Currently an NCIC Agent for the Denver Police Department, he has 10 years of private and public experience in local government and 15 years in public advocacy. He has served on the Board of Metropolitan State University of Denver and has a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Contact: 720-628-9161 or jacob.labure@gmail.com Campaign website: www.JacobforLakewood.com Why do you want to serve on council?

I am driven to service by a lifetime of gratitude for the many good people who served as my advocates when I was a child and needed them.

They helped me navigate challenges and get the training to be an effective advocate for others. I have built the skill set to listen to people who face obstacles and act as a bridge to the solutions they need. There are many things that I do not know, but I do know how to help good people navigate the maze of municipal government. I have spent decades working on the issues of infrastructure, traffic, permitting and public safety. I want to serve on council because that is where I have the most to give back.

Your top three priorities if elected?

Your top three priorities if elected?

• Transparency in our government. I’ll be an open and honest voice for our community • Expansion and preservation of parks and open space. Ward 2 has the oldest infrastructure and the least number of parks and open spaces within Lakewood. I will look for ways to expand and enhance these important amenities in Northeast Lakewood.

• Guide Lakewood into the future with thoughtful development that balances the rights of property owners with the integrity and design of our existing neighborhoods and infrastructure. We must understand the impact on traffic, our schools, our shopping districts and natural resources.

What types of crime in Lakewood most needs to be addressed?

One of the largest issues is petty property crimes that directly relates to the homelessness issue.

There is a great deal of camping throughout Lakewood that creates unease of property owners and a great deal of crimes of convenience. These topics are part of a larger puzzle that requires solutions on a number of fronts.

Additionally, especially in northeast Lakewood, the motels along Colfax are often breeding grounds for illegal activities. We must work with these business owners to create areas of opportunity and solutions and not just places to sleep. A holistic and collaborative approach is required.

What should the city’s role be in regards to homelessness?

I find it particularly disheartening that Jefferson County has a shelter for homeless pets but not one for homeless humans. The Action Center is an amazing resource but with only 22 beds it has limited reach.

We must work with neighborhood leaders as well as the leaders of the other metro area cities to create a balanced solution to homelessness. This includes the necessary medical and support services as well as housing, counseling and education services. Homelessness is a complex topic that will not be solved with a single solution but a series of well thought out ones.

Do you support a growth limit?

No. Historically Lakewood has grown right at the 1 percent growth cap that is currently being talked about with the Strategic Growth Initiative.

I believe the initiative was brought forth out of significant frustrations within Lakewood, frustrations that need to be addressed. I do, however, believe that Lakewood is not a one-size-fits-all community and the initiative is exactly that.

There are areas in Lakewood, particularly in northeast Lakewood, where citizens are looking for responsible and appropriate development and investment. There are also areas that are looking to keep new development, particularly larger scale development, to a minimum.

• Managing growth by attracting small businesses to our major corridors while preserving the character of our neighborhoods and protecting and expanding parks and open space.

• Promoting and enhancing public safety.

• Improving the infrastructure of our roadways, drainage system and transit.

What should the city’s role be in regards to homelessness?

It is a regional problem and needs a comprehensive solution that includes cooperation between the cities, the counties and the state, as well as agencies and stakeholders that address human services and mental health. Lakewood needs to lead in this effort ... We can as a city, by investing in housing and support services. We can as a community, through volunteerism and compassion, closing the gap in food and clothing donations. I will as a councilmember, through collaboration with the Jefferson County Commission to address the larger regional issues, partnership with law enforcement to make sure they help connect people with the services and support they need, and in building the general economic vitality of Lakewood to help more people to step out of the shadows and margins.

I have been homeless. Education was a key to my road out, both through loans that stabilized me economically, and with the study of public administration that helped me build to where I could give back.

What types of crime in Lakewood most

needs to be addressed?

There are many ways in which the problems we face are those that face any growing city: economic distress, substance abuse and violence. We need to be proactive about crime prevention. That starts with addressing blight and trouble spots, it includes the manpower and training required for effective response, and we must foster a strong community policing model. The community itself, and not just law enforcement, has to be part of the solution ... Lakewood should support special enforcement teams, with the training and equipment to address the exploitation of seniors, the abuse of children and make a real difference in the fight against human trafficking.

Do you support a growth limit?

The city won’t stand still, but we cannot continue unfettered growth ... Lakewood needs to target our responses in a way that revitalizes Colfax, manages density in areas where appropriate to keep housing diverse and affordable, and which preserves the character of neighborhoods and parks where residents desire stability ... On our own streets, we know where the problems are and what changes are and are not appropriate. The city needs to be responsive to our voices and have a flexible plan which can support each neighborhood’s distinct needs. I have the right experience and a passion to balance the diverse needs of housing and infrastructure, but I don’t have any desire to balance our future against outside interests that just see us as an opportunity to profit.

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Lakewood City Council, Ward 3 Michael Bieda Michael Bieda grew up in Lakewood and graduated from Alameda High School. After living in other parts of the country, he has lived in Lakewood for the past 17 years.

He is currently attorney and owner of Law Office of Michael L. Bieda, LLC, in Lakewood. He has previously served as senior attorney with U.S. General Services Administration, Denver Federal Center, Lakewood; an Arapahoe County district court judge; and an assistant attorney general of Colorado.

He has a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and a law degree from University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder.

Contact: 720-443-0784 or www.facebook.com/ biedaforlakewood Campaign website: www.Biedaforlakewood.com Why do you want to serve on council?

I am running to save the heart and soul of Lakewood from run-away overdevelopment. My neighbors tell me that their homes, neighborhoods,

Michael Gifford Michael Gifford moved with his family to Lakewood from Boise, Idaho, in 2007, becoming among the first to move to Belmar.

Currently CEO at AGC Colorado, he has 30 years of state and local government experience, including in budget, planning, zoning and redevelopment.

He was previously chariman of the Eagle, Idaho, Sewer District and participated in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from University of Southern California and a master’s degree in public administration from Boise State University.

Contact: www.Facebook.com/Gifford4Lakewood Campaign website: www.Gifford4Lakewood.com Why do you want to serve on council?

I want to put my experience to work because I love Lakewood, live here with my family and want to continue building a great community for all ages. I want to work toward a sustainable and inclusive Lakewood so we leave a great Lakewood for our children. I want to increase quality and design standards and direct growth to strategic areas along transit, effectively dealing with the rapid

parks and schools are being threatened by development that is too dense, too erratic and contrary to thoughtful, principle-based community planning.

Lakewood needs a fresh perspective, independent leadership and common sense to address these issues; present council is divided. My experience in law, business and government will bring direction. Finally, this is my way of giving back to my community where I was raised and that I love.

Your top three priorities if elected?

• Make “Green Gables” the model of how not to accomplish sustainable development.

• Build a rec center at Addenbrooke Park.

• Stop the use of Pierce, Florida, and Jewell as drag strips.

What should the city’s role be in regards to homelessness?

The city should take a leading role in addressing the homeless and especially our veterans who comprise a large percentage of our homeless. There are a number of excellent resources in Lakewood with solid programs for the homeless, like the New Hope Ministry, Valor Point Domicilary and the excellent food bank at Phillips United Methodist Church. Homelessness is in part due to a lack of employment opportunities; the city should sup-

port, encourage and promote an economic development agenda; generating more opportunities for local businesses to grow and create employment for all residents, the homeless and especially our veterans.

What types of crime in Lakewood most needs to be addressed?

Auto theft is the number one crime in Lakewood.

It is being addressed by our excellent police department with its Metro-Wide Task Force. We need to continue to support this effort, along with educating the public on how to prevent auto theft.

Do you support a growth limit?

Reasonable, sustainable, common sense approaches to steady growth which consider the needs, rights and desires of our residents, monitored by city council, is my preferred method. It must always consider our existing and available infrastructures, like roads, schools and water and sewer systems. If growth decisions are made without considering these factors, then imposed limits become a viable alternative. Limits, if implemented, should be integral to an effective master plan or community plan that is revisited and modified periodically to meet changing community needs.

growth of Lakewood and Colorado. I believe our community should invest in infrastructure to deal with traffic and expand Lakewood’s Open Space.

In addition, my experience in local government finance gives me the ability to be fiscally conservative and invest in important priorities like our police budget.

Your top three priorities if elected?

• My top priority is looking for opportunities where we can preserve land for the public to enjoy for generations to come — it’s the most important kind of great spaces.

• I want to continue working toward a sustainable and inclusive Lakewood so we leave a great Lakewood for our children.

• I want to use increased quality and design standards and strategically grow in areas along transit to effectively deal with the rapid growth of Lakewood and Colorado.

What should the city’s role be in regards to homelessness?

Homelessness is a growing issue in the region.

We need to ensure the safety and respect of everyone. Lakewood is currently starting a task force to address this issue and connect people with needed existing services, helping to break the cycle and keep our community a safe place for all, and I support this approach. Currently there are only 17 beds in all of Jeffco, so we this is an area for improvement and I look forward to working with our

nonprofits and faith-based groups to find solutions.

What types of crime in Lakewood most needs to be addressed?

Car thefts and break-ins are important to address and prevent; feeling safe in our neighborhoods is the priority. Lakewood Police Department has a car theft task force, and increased patrol in targeted areas is critical. We all need to be partners in community safety, we need to educate citizens to secure their vehicles, and Neighborhood Watch is a great and effective way to do this.

I’m proud of our National Night Out in Belmar, the biggest in the city and a great example of the partnership between neighbors and police.

Do you support a growth limit?

I’m the only candidate that has 30 years of the right experience to help our city address growth.

Our neighbors have concerns about traffic and the design/density of apartments. The growth limit does not solve these concerns. A cap will increase traffic from employees driving into Lakewood. A better way to address traffic is an effective transit plan. The best way to deal with buildings is to use planning/zoning/design review so apartments are in appropriate areas like West Colfax and the seven transit stops. This protects our neighborhoods and open space, and helps our city remain more affordable for working people like our Jeffco teachers.

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Lakewood City Council, Ward 5 Karen Harrison Karen Harrison, the current Ward 5 councilmember, has lived in Lakewood for 32 years. For 35 years, she has been a small business owner of a Lakewood-based insurance agency specializing in health insurance and employee benefits. She has served as president the Colorado State Life Insurance organization and Metro Denver Health Underwriters.

She has two insurance degrees and attended Fort Lewis College in Durango.

Contact: 303-887-7669, kharrison@lakewood.org Campaign website: www.harrison4lakewood.com Why do you want to serve on council?

We have great neighborhoods, businesses and parks. I will find a balance among controlled growth, necessary infrastructure needs and protecting the charm of Lakewood while always planning for Lakewood’s future. Having served on the Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community for three years, planning commission three years prior to the past four years on city council, I have the experience and knowledge to help guide us through the next steps. I made the tough decision to support storm water improvements, removing

Nancy Pallozzi Nancy Pallozzi has lived in Lakewood for 50 years and Jefferson County her whole life.

A small business owner for 20 years and currently owner of a Lakewood catering company, she also has been a mutual fund trader and consultant for retirement accounts, educator for numerous schools and community groups including Boy Scouts and 4-H, and sponsor of college internships for textile design.

A graduate of Alameda Senior High, she received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado.

Contact: 303-986-2653, nancypallozzi@gmail.com Campaign website: www.nancypallozzi.com Why do you want to serve on council?

homes out of floodplains, keeping our water clean and better preparing our city for disaster. Fiscal and safety needs of the community through parks, police and the quality of life in Lakewood are paramount to me.

Your top three priorities if elected?

• Protecting the quality of life in Lakewood with safe neighborhoods and attainable housing for all generations.

• Adding new open space or park land South Lakewood and addressing traffic needs.

• Planning for our future, supporting our sustainability plan and ensuring we leave a great city for the next generation.

What should the city’s role be in regards to homelessness?

Homelessness is a very complex issue and requires a regional solution. As I have served for four years on the Action Center board, I have seen how it will affect not only our community members, but our fire and police departments and other safety net agencies. Lakewood Police is in the process of adding new agents assigned to the issues associated with homelessness that prioritize safety of everyone in the community and connecting people who are homeless with services to help break the cycle. The city is part of a working group finding options through the faith communities, social services, food banks and safety net agencies.

What types of crime in Lakewood most

needs to be addressed?

Home and car break-ins, criminal trespass are the most common complaints, and I report all concerns to Lakewood Police so that we ensure they have all the information they need to best serve our neighbors. You may have noticed the police are increasing their patrols through our neighborhoods, but will need our help with locking our cars, garages and homes. I hope to see more Neighborhood Watch programs throughout the city and have worked to grow this program. We all need to be partners in our safety.

Do you support a growth limit?

Lakewood has averaged slightly less than 1 percent growth over the last 10 years. I do not support the proposed growth initiative as currently written. I honor property rights of existing landowners. The city should not take those rights away. Instead, I support using our tools and comprehensive plan to require quality, growth in the right places and increase our open space. Other cities, like Boulder, which have used the growth cap to control growth, saw increased traffic, increased property values which made it very difficult for young families to buy a home. Empty nesters are forced to stay in their homes because of the inflated cost of a new home. This initiative is not the answer for Lakewood.

I think I am a breath of fresh air. A person with a strong commitment to Lakewood, and one that is a forward thinker with new ideas and wanting positive change. One who will not be influenced by special interests and will always be there for my constituents.

Your top three priorities if elected?

• Preserving our community. Not allowing overdevelopment that would threaten our quality of life.

• City’s fiscal health. Bring in more businesses that generate sales tax and revenue for the city.

Also, to evaluate and eliminate any wasteful spending within the city.

• Support local businesses and be a strong advocate for small businesses. This ties in with the city’s fiscal health as well.

What should the city’s role be in regards to homelessness?

The homeless population is increasing in Lake-

wood. It seems like they are on every corner and intersection now. With the help and suggestion from citizens, including local churches, I think the city can take a pro-active approach so we can make this better for everyone.

What types of crime in Lakewood most needs to be addressed?

Car break-ins and theft, robberies, drug deals in city parks, street racing and gang-related crimes.

We need to create more Neighborhood Watch areas in the city and we need to find a way to bring in more police officers to be on patrol on the streets.

Visually, I do not see many police in the Ward 5 area.

Do you support a growth limit?

No, I do not believe we need to put a limit on new residential development. However, we need to re-evaluate the zoning codes. High-density should not be everywhere, and I will always look after the current residents of Ward 5 and Lakewood.

EDITOR’S NOTE All candidate questionnaires, including for uncontested candidates, will be available on the LakewoodSentinel.com website.

Turn to PAGE 18 and 20 for Lakewood City Council Ward 4 candidates.

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VOICES A week bookended by the best and worst of humanity

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HITTING HOME

Michael Alcorn

y week ended at a wedding Saturday night, as one of my wife’s associates tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend.

A fine ending, given how everybody’s week started, with the news from Las Vegas.

Saturday night, two people affirmed their love and commitment; Sunday night, one man lashed out his hate and emptiness. Saturday night, two lives were joined as one; Sunday night, 59 lives were ended and hundreds ripped apart. Saturday night, two people took the ultimate leap of hope; Sunday night, one man sent out an ultimate cry of despair.

If you think guns are the problem, maybe you’re right … but you’re not as right as you think you are. His arsenal was amassed in a completely legal way, and few proposed gun

control measures would’ve made a difference Although regulating bump stocks seems like a no-brainer in retrospect.

If you think mental health care in America is the problem, again, you may be right … but not that right. This guy had never exhibited any sort of mental health issues, certainly not the kind that would preclude his purchase of his arsenal.

If you think law enforcement and security need an overall upgrade around the country, you might be right … but not much. The President of the United States travels in the most secure umbrella in the world, but it has been said that anybody can kill the President … if they’re willing to die trying.

No, I’m afraid our problems are far deeper and far more systemic than anybody has been

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Don’t be Fooled Again This fall voters will be asked to select a school board. Two years ago, all community members, teachers and students were misled into recalling three school board members. After the election, it came out that the union groups spent two years working on the recall and spent nearly $300,000 in recall propaganda under the group “Jeffco United for Action.” Since then at national teacher’s union meeting, the Jeffco union led a training seminar on “Building a Comprehensive Plan to Win” about their “two-year plan” to win the recall in Jeffco. In 2015, local leaders made voters and teachers believe that the recall was a grassroots effort and money was raised by selling T-shirts and yard signs. We were all mislead. Worse, verbiage on the voters’ ballot also proved to be false (disappointing that information on a ballot is not fact checked).

Fast forward two years and another school board election. We need to decide if it is time for balance on the Jeffco school board. I am disappointed in the current board’s lack of addressing low student achievement. Now 50 percent of third graders do not meet reading or math benchmarks. Seven of 10 11th graders failed to meet all four career and college benchmarks on the 2016 ACT. And this board hired a superintendent who has a milliondollar compensation package, while enrollment is declining.

Now the board wants to spend $50 million to move sixth graders to middle school, building even more classrooms and putting more small schools at risk of being closed. Don’t you think that money could be better spent in the classrooms improving student achievement?

I support Matt Van Gieson and Erica Shields because I believe they will bring balance to the school board. They will address low student performance and bring fiscal responsibility to the board.

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willing to contemplate so far. Consider that this man, a retired millionaire with no history of mental illness just murdered 59 people, and we have absolutely no idea why he did it. He checked into a hotel, smuggled dozens of guns in, picked the high ground where the lights from the show would give him perfect cover, and rained thousands of rounds into the crowd … for the hell of it.

No, we don’t know why he did it. But I would submit that he is just another symptom of a disease, not the disease itself.

I believe you cannot have a country in which thousands of babies are killed every year on the twin altars of choice and convenience, without it having consequences. I believe SEE ALCORN, P13

Birthday prompts reflection: The seven signs of growth

so strongly about women’s and girl’s y the time you read this, I will rights, about immigrants and refugees, have made another 365-day trip about equality for all people. Recent around the sun. Not a milestone birthday in itself, although the events have shown me that I do, as I conprevious 12 months have been anything sider the possibilities and consequences but ordinary. of my actions – or inaction.

Consider all that has transpired since 2. You can see different points of view.

October 2016 … feel free to catalogue We all have our cognitive biases, and my your own wins and losses as 24/7 consumption of informayou experienced them. It is tion leads me to prefer certain ALCHEMY probably no surprise to most news outlets and sources. To of you that this year has been counter this tendency, howa stretch of wildly fluctuating ever, through the “nourish my emotions and events for me. political soul” initiative that The presidential campaign I’ve previously described in this Don’t be vague on vouchers was a moment-by-moment space, I’ve sought out differing At the Sept. 14 Jefferson County exercise in disbelief, shock and perspectives. Thanks to those of School Board forum, there was much resolve. A serious car crash in you who have offered them. agreement across all candidates with February left me with lingering 3. You are willing to stop unrespect to their support of many isinjuries, and a layoff in March productive habits. I don’t sleep sues including school choice, transpar- was the proverbial insult to – much – and, unfortunately, I ency, student achievement and student injury. A cancer scare and my then take pleasure in playing Andrea Doray preparedness. The challengers voiced now-infamous encounter with word games on my phone until their explicit agreement with the inthe Heimlich maneuver had me bruised the early moments of the coming day. cumbents often enough that one might and confused.

I’m told this can actually contribute wonder why they are even bothering A good job, a modest run at poker to my sleeplessness, so this is clearly a to run. in my first-ever casino venture, and a growth area for me.

That said, one glaring difference summer of concerts under the stars 4. You consciously build productive amongst the candidates became obviprovided a welcome balance to the daily habits. The flip side of number 3, I ous. The incumbents – Brad Rupert, onslaught of ever-more-astonishing suppose. About weekly, I decide to eat Susan Harmon and Ron Mitchell, all news. better, exercise more, and enrich my spoke passionately about the unfairBirthdays do provide the opportunity mind. It’s turning these decisions into ness of vouchers and privatization for annual introspection, and mine this habits that’s the hard part. I’m full of p month was fueled by an article outlingood intentions, and we all know where r ing “7 signs you are growing.” I have that road goes.

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and how such policies would siphon off district funds to private schools and for-profit interests. These policies would provide financial benefit disproportionately to the more affluent students and families in our district and would further disadvantage the special needs and less privileged students and families who for many reasons do not and will not have access to private school education – with vouchers or without.

It is true that the challengers did not directly advocate for school vouchers and privatization. However, when given the opportunity to stand up for our public schools they dodged the direct, simple question and chose

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you cannot have a country in which generations of families are stuck in hopeless poverty without it having consequences. I believe you cannot have a country in which the police are not trusted and are actually targets for assassination without it having consequences. I believe you cannot have a country in which people say that old people have a duty to die, in which people say they have no sympathy for victims of crime because they disagree with them politically, or that sends its youth off to war without letting them do their jobs, without it having consequences.

I, sadly, am coming to the conclusion that there is a disease growing in the American soul, something hard to define but which has horrible consequences. The soup of efficient weapons, mental health, and this disease, this culture of death, is starting to ferment into a toxic brew of violence

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number 5. I suppose when you are as passionate – and as vocal – as I am, you receive your fair share of blowback.

Part of my growth has been engaging in the constructive back-and-forth of civil discourse, and dismissing the rest.

6. You achieved more than you thought possible. I’ll have to ponder this one. Perhaps my greatest avenue for growth is through a conscious decision to learn more and to do more.

7. Your definition of success changes.

What, from the previous year, defines my success today? I’ll let you know as soon as I figure it out.

Andrea Doray is a writer who believes that growth happens through life experience, education, and our connections with other people. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.must be balanced with the good of the citizenry at large. Hate speech is not always protected as free speech. Freedom of

instead to pledge their support to Colorado’s state constitution – an inconsequential platitude, but unresponsive to what was asked. I can only assume that if either of these candidates were elected to the board they would expend prodigious energy, effort and political capital in pushing a voucher-driven, privatization agenda (relentlessly pursued by previously recalled BOE members) that would weaken our public schools and put our most vulnerable students at a disadvantage.

Dave Coren, Golden More support for charters As a parent of a child who attends a public charter school in Jeffco, I was very disappointed in Rupert, Harmon and Mitchell’s response regarding public charters at candidate forums.

They think charters need to be more

and mayhem.

And yet, in the midst of this, we always see heroes stepping up, using their own bodies as shields to protect friends, running towards the gunfire to lead others to safety, piloting personal watercraft through the streets of Houston to rescue strangers, or running into fires to stop it from reaching others. There is still great courage and strength in this people, and, maybe, these things keep happening to remind us that we are all in this together.

Is it enough? Are love and hope strong enough to beat back this disease? I don’t know.

But I do know that Robert and Tabitha did something more beautiful, more important, and more eternal than the Las Vegas gunman was able to even contemplate. And if this disease ever turns their direction, they will face it, and deal with it … together. Godspeed, you two!

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com religion does not extend to so-called cults that break the law. And the right to bear arms needs the balance of sensible minds on all sides coming together to craft policies that honor the intent of the 2nd Amendment as well as protect the people of America from the horrors of a Las Vegas-style massacre.

There are no easy answers for such a complex problem. All I ask is a recognition by those in government that there is a problem, and a willingness to do the hard work of finding a solution.

In this space, I echo the sentiments of Chris Murphy, now a Connecticut senator, who represented the House district that includes Newtown, Connecticut, when 20 children and six adults were shot to death at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in his reaction to the Las Vegas shootings: “… the thoughts and prayers of politicians are cruelly hollow if they are paired with continued legislative indifference.”

I urge us all to engage in civil dialogue about this most critical issue.

Andrea Doray is a writer who also urges us to pull our loved ones close, and recognize that each day is a gift. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

accountable to the community, have too many waivers, and waivers should be controlled by the school board, not the parents and teachers in the school.

Charters are accountable. The local school board can shut them down if they aren’t performing and all of their financials and waivers are listed on the school’s website. You will not find financials for neighborhood schools on their websites.

What is a charter school? It starts when people come together because they want a certain curriculum or teaching method taught to their children, usually something the neighborhood school is not offering such as Montessori or liberal arts. The group usually spends a year gathering parent and community support and provides an application for approval by the local school board.

It is scary that this board would

think about taking control of the waiver process, which allows the parents and teachers at charters to select the curriculum students need. It is like telling a Montessori school they can’t teach using the Montessori teaching methods. Charter schools will be the same as neighborhood schools. Families who are not satisfied with these schools or have children that do not thrive in these schools will have no choice.

Charter schools are very important to the Jeffco portfolio. Many Jeffco charters have long wait lists, so there is both a demand and a need.

Parents want choice for their children. That is why I support Van Gieson and Shields for Jeffco School Board. They respect the important role public charter schools play in Jeffco.

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Take a trip to see all the autumn glory of the state Fall in Colorado is a time of change, of transition in OUTDOOR nature and the color of our outdoors. The LIVING refreshing green of summer quaking aspen leaves turn to a brilliant and glittering gold and rust as the trees display a fall calm, a view of beauty and sense of quiet and peace.

It is a time to Ron Hellbusch travel, a time to slow one’s pace, to absorb and soak in the color of Colorado.

Fishing and hunting are two of our constants though out the year, but the fall beckons those who look beyond the rivers and forests.

The diversity of Colorado birds (local and migrating) and wildlife attract bird and wildlife watchers from a variety of corners of the western states. A search of the Colorado Birding Trail Network online will provide a list of birds and wildlife watching sites across state. Some can be viewed from the car, others by trail and more challenging, yet exciting, back country treks.

The state’s 26 scenic and historic byways connect many of the birding trails and sites. And the sites will be found across the state’s vast eastern prairie, to the extensive collection of 14,000 foot peaks (14ers), the canyons and valleys of the Western slope.

Mixed in among the geology are many small communities beaming with museums of local history and abandoned

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A few of the not-to-miss history centers include Trinidad community and Santa Fe Trail, Pueblo and the Chile and Frijoles Festival, the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center.

A short drive out of Colorado Springs will place you in Pikes Peaky country and on the 14,114 sky view of both the mountains and plains that blend together to make Colorado so unique.

In this region birders may find some of the 400 documented avian species, a population that exceeds any other sites and regions in North America.

Five of the seven major river basins that originate high along the western continental divide offer a variety of other bird species and habitats that

will enhance the birding experience.

The geological marvels of western Colorado are show cased along the Colorado River view of the layered rock display in Glenwood Canyon.

Equally impressive are the hay meadows and sprawling ranches near Walden in North Park; similar waters of the expanding Colorado River near Granby in Middle Park and the small streams that join to form the South Platte River system in South Park near the county seat of Fairplay.

Colorado birding sites integrated in the complex of high mountain ranges and rolling plains across the Mile High State are endless. Make your plans for a fall view of Colorful Colorado.

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Kids love these simple and easy Halloween crafts Sometimes young children love the simplest activities made with materials around the house. Playing with old masks, redecorating them, or making new ones is a lot of fun for Halloween or year around play.

You will need a medium brown paper bag, construction paper, glue, stapler, crayons or markers, scissors, small decorations like feathers, ribbon, yarn, and string.

Also, look around for fun things to wear like hats, ear muffs, old shirts and other dress up materials. You can take out old Halloween costumes early.

Paper Plate Masks After talking with your children about what they would like to pretend to be, help them color and decorate a white paper plate

and cut out holes for eyes and nose. Glue on yarn for hair and staple pieces of colored paper to make noses, whiskers, or ears.

Use string connected through small holes on each side to tie on the mask. Younger children often prefer to hold a mask in front of their face with a tongue depressor or popsicle stick.

You can also use an old ski hat to make a mask. Cut out holes for eyes and nose, sew around the holes so the cap doesn’t unravel, decorate, and pull down over the head.

Paper bag masks can also be used. With a medium-sized paper bag, measure where the eyes and nose should be by putting it over your child’s head. Mark the eyes and mouth. Take it off, cut holes, and decorate. Bags are especially good for robot costumes.

Making Headbands Headbands rather than a face masks often work best for very young children. Make a face or hat with colored paper, decorate with other paper pieces or add feathers, yarn hair.

Then measure a strip of paper tofit your child’s head. Staple the strip to the decorated part for a face-free mask. You can make easy crowns for kings and queens and super hero head gear. You might want to google free coloring pages for animals heads to color and attach.

If there are several children, they can act out familiar stories like “The Three Bears” or “The Three Billy-Goats Gruff.”

Sometimes the best pretend clothing might be just an apron, shawl, glasses or special hat.

Grandchildren love to pretend drill, hammer, and build while wearing ear muffs as ear protectors.

Children can pretend to be TV, cartoon or story characters, animals, royalty, all kinds of professions, and superheroes with just a little help from you. Be sure to visit a children’s museum for more dress up fun.

With your help, children plan a project, use important small muscles in their hands, and develop artistic creativity, and role play with their imagination.

Esther Macalady is a former schoolteacher who lives in Golden.

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Haunted Field of Screams in Thornton has three different scary features for guests to explore.

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IF YOU GO Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms Where: 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, south Jefferson County Maze hours: Through Oct. 29, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Dead Zone Scream Park: Through Oct. 29, Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. to midnight; Sunday: 7 to 11 p.m.

Thornton’s Maize in the City is family friendly place for guests to explore, buy pumpkins and grab a bite to eat.

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There are many features that make a good haunted house, but there’s one none can do without — atmosphere.

That’s a tricky thing to create artificially, but few places have it in spades like a cornfield at night.

“A good haunt is all about atmosphere, and outdoors at night just has that naturally,” said John Hopwood, the owner of Reapers Hollow, a 100 percent outdoor haunted experience in Parker’s

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Flat Acres Farm. “We want people to get off their phones and video games and get outside.”

Flat Acres, the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Chatfield Farms, and Thornton’s Maize in the City have all found ways to expand their seasonal offerings by opening their corn mazes during the day for families and children, and providing a more adult, haunted experience in the evenings.

“With the growth of haunted houses all over the area, people are looking for a haunted attraction this time of year,” said Larry Vickerman, director of the Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. “A lot of people think we’re just a maze, but at night we get to try something different.”

Activities during the day at the mazes vary from location to location, and include everything from pumpkin patches to vendors, petting zoos and children’s mini mazes.

“One of my favorite things about being here is showing kids our nineacre pumpkin patch,” Vickerman said.

“A lot of them don’t know pumpkins are grown, so to see their faces at our pumpkin patch is a lot of fun.”

When it comes to designing a maze that people enjoy, the best thing one can do is not make it too easy, explained Joe Palombo, co-owner of Maize in the City.

“There are multiple ways to get

More information: www.botanicgardens.org and www.deadzonescreampark.com Flat Acres Farm Where: 11321 Dransfeldt Road, Parker Maze hours: Through Oct. 31. Wednesday through Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Reapers Hollow hours: Oct. 13-15, 21-22, 2829 and 31, 7-10 p.m.

More information: www.flatacresfarm.com and www.reapershollow.com Maize in the City Where: 10451 McKay Road, Thornton Maze hours: Through Oct. 31, Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Haunted Field of Screams hours: Through Oct. 31, Thursday and Sunday: until 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: until midnight Information: www.maizeinthecity.com through it, because people want the fun of a challenge,” he added. “We have a smartphone game people can customize for the kind of event they want, which makes it really challenging and personal.”

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My first concert was Tom Petty at Fiddler’s Green in 1990 when I was 5 years old. At that age I don’t remember much, except how I felt when he played “Free Fallin’.” Hearing everyone singing along in unison showed me how music could bring people together.

That was 27 years ago.

His death last week was another tough loss in a string of monumental musicians we’ve lost, but there was a silver lining: Just like when I was 5, his music brought thousands of people together to find some happiness.

Music was always a gateway for me — it led me to meeting new people, going to concerts and clubs, and any other place I could hear my favorite bands and spend a few moments escaping the world. It also opened the door to musicals, which then pointed me to theater. Some of my favorite musicians are also painters and photographers, so that guided me to art galleries and exhibits.

Fortunately, as a Denver area native, there were plenty of choices and experiences, which have only grown exponentially over the past decade throughout the city and suburbs.

Finding the hidden local gems that help build our communities and cultures has become a passion. Art and culture in all its forms binds us in ways that nothing else can.

Through this column — and with your help — I hope to discover those surprises and experiences close to home: the favorite bar or coffee shop, the open mic nights where local talent gets to shine, the music and art in clubs and little theaters, the brew or eats that fit your mood just right.

Let me know what you know. Contact me at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com. I’m excited to explore with all of you.

Cabaret, Sinatra and a Halloween circus To get things started, here are several local happenings with a twist: Benchmark Theatre Company is looking to shake things up in the local theater world. It is preparing to take over for Lakewood’s Edge Theater in February with a goal of producing regional premieres and supporting women creatives in theater.

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Violence at concert venues strikes a chord — challenging our connection

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t’s October, and already this year I’ve written three separate times about the power and community that comes from seeing musicians live in concert.

LINER I wrote about live NOTES music’s power to connect us to each other, to entertain, and to provide a necessary entrypoint to new perspectives.

So what do I say in response to the massacre in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, where at Clarke Reader least 58 people were killed and more than 500 were injured while attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival?

This isn’t the first time concerts and music venues have been the site of violence, as most of us are all too aware. There was the 2015 attack in Paris, where 130 people were killed at an Eagles Of Death Metal show at La Bataclan theater, and in 2016, 49 people were killed at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

The Las Vegas shooting isn’t even the only music attack of 2017. In May, 22 people were killed and 59 injured when a bomb exploded at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, while in July, 28 people were wounded by gunfire exchanges at rapper Finesse 2Tymes ‘ concert in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Any location where this kind of senseless loss of life happens, whether it’s a school, movie theater, restaurant or military base, is the worst kind of assault on our feelings of safety. But there’s something particularly insidious about bringing death to an event that’s meant to be a celebration.

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logically driven scares. Which is what the customers want, Palombo found, when they come to Haunted Field of Screams, Maize in the City’s haunted counterpart.

“We have about 100 actors who work with us during the season,” he said.

“Human interaction is a great way to have more real scares.”

A good haunt actor needs to be high energy and maintain their characters, Hopwood explained. At Reapers Hollow, he lets his actors do a lot of ad-libbing and improvisation.

All three haunts have multiple haunted attractions, included a haunted hayride at Chatfield, the Zombie Paintball Massacre at the Field of Screams, and the Dead End Motel in Parker.

By giving visitors two options, both in the day and evening, these places provide a little something for everyone.

“We have a lot of families in the day, and during the nights we get a lot of couples on date nights,” Hopwood said.

BEST ADVICE FROM SONG LYRICS FOR TIMES LIKE THESE “`Cause you remember when, after Paris We all decided the best way to fight it was Drink wine, dance here and pray and make love that lasts with a vengeance.

So you can join the cowards all aboard the outrage train You can stay afraid, or slit the throat of fear and be brave” -”Let Me Down Easy” from Gang of Youths As someone who has lost count of how many concerts he’s attended in his life, that’s really what I think live music is all about — celebrating our favorite artists, and the joy, tears and understanding the music brought into our lives. Also, it is the fact that there are other people in the world who feel the same as we do. That really is one of my favorite things about music — to let you know that somewhere, at some time, at least one other person felt exactly how you do, and was brave enough to share that with the world.

I’ve gone to concerts with friends and family, and created some of my favorite memories. And I’ve gone to concerts where I didn’t know a single person, and left feeling like a special bond had been created with everyone there.

I honestly can’t remember the last concert I regretted attending, no matter how expensive tickets were, how terrible my seats were, or how tired I was the following day.

Perhaps that’s what these attackers hate, as critic and author Steven Hyden wrote for Uproxx, following the Las Vegas attack.

“These individuals see the rest of us being moved by art to dance, drink, laugh, and cry with people we’ve never met, and they view it as weakness. And they exploit that weakness to either kill us or frighten us back to our homes, our devices, and our closed-off belief systems,” he wrote.

But I still don’t know how to get my

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mind around what happened in Las Vegas. Or Arkansas. Or Manchester.

Or Orlando. Or Paris.

Things are going to change at concerts, especially since we as a country seem incapable of enacting any kind of meaningful gun control legislation.

Following the Manchester attack, Steve Knopper wrote in Rolling Stone magazine about new security options venues are considering, including vapor sniffing dogs, anti-drone technologies, social media monitoring and smartphone body cameras. “’To this point, security has been about crowd management, but now there has to be terrorism (prevention) built into the concert,’ says Bill Bratton, the former New York police commissioner who is the executive chairman of Prevent Advisors, which consults dozens of arenas, including Madison Square Garden and the L.A.

The mazes also serve as a form of expression for their creators.

“What we do is a great creative outlet for me,” Palombo said. “It’s fun to share it with people, and think of new things every year.”

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he encourages you to help the victims of Las Vegas in any way you can. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot. com. And share why you love going to concerts at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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I want to say be bold, and add that letting these madmen affect how you experience music or concerts in any way is exactly what they want. I want to tell you to not be afraid, to not hesitate about going to see your favorite musician.

But I can’t guarantee I won’t be afraid before going to my next show, or hesitate when it comes to buying a ticket.

What I can guarantee is none of the problems we face as a society that push people to these actions are going to be mended by closing ourselves off in fear. So, if I have to deal with some fear and anxiety to reestablish that connection, it’s worth it.

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Lakewood City Council, Ward 4 William Furman William Furman has lived in Lakewood for 41 years. He is an architect, with experience in K-12 schools, higher education, libraries, recreation centers, housing and affordable housing. He is now working on aviation architecture and serving on the city’s Board of Appeals.

He has a master’s degree in architecture and bachelor’s degrees in industrial design and philosophy.

Contact: BillFurman@BillFurman4Lakewood. com Campaign website: www.Billfurman4Lakewood. com Why do you want to serve on council?

I love Lakewood and I am dedicated to our future. Our community has a number of contentious issues facing us. Those issues are about growth, planning, working with and listening to residents, and serving our community by encouraging affordable housing. I have the perspective of someone who has lived in Lakewood for 41 years, seen all its change and progress, benefited from its incredible resources of people, parks, schools, community centers and businesses. Working as

Dave Skilling Dave Skilling and his family moved back to Lakewood in 2014, after having lived out-of-state for nine years.

An attorney for nearly 10 years, he is co-owner of the law firm Skilling O’Leary, PC. He received a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver and a law degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego.

Contact: 720-583-4613, skilling4lakewood@gmail. com Campaign website: www.skilling4lakewood.com Why do you want to serve on council?

Our neighborhoods, schools and quality of life must be protected against the current policies of reckless over-development. The residents of Green Mountain deserve to have their interests put above the goals and pocketbooks of developers.

Unlike the other candidates, I have a track record of standing with the community and speaking out on these issues. I am proud to have taken part in the fights against car dealerships at Dino Ridge and the irresponsible policies of the Rooney Valley Master Plan. I want to take those efforts to City Council and continue working on behalf of Ward 4.

an architect with different municipalities and community groups to find the best outcomes for a variety of projects gives me the professional knowledge and experience as well as the desire to find solutions that will benefit all of us.

Your top three priorities if elected?

• Working and communicating with the community effectively so while we might not agree on every decision we at least can see the logic, reason and intent behind them.

• Addressing the concerns over planning and growth, through identifying specific concerns and either communicating the existing solution or working with the community to develop one.

• Working with the planning department and developers to make sure that we are using smart design to develop communities that have public spaces, are affordable and have easy access to transit and more walkable areas to activate fallow areas in ways that serve everyone with more life, but less traffic.

What should the city’s role be in regards to homelessness?

Homelessness is a broad spectrum — as a community we need to address the most vulnerable first. The goal of eliminating homelessness is noble and we should encourage any efforts on behalf of those individuals. As a city we must be pragmatic and first be sure we are serving minors, pregnant women, families, seniors, vets and

those suffering from mental illness. When we have provided for the most vulnerable populations we can reach out to all the other people with issues of homelessness. All of this is best achieved by the city helping to support specific nonprofits and groups like Metro West Housing Solutions and Archway housing.

What types of crime in Lakewood most needs to be addressed?

The Lakewood police do an excellent job. It is a big city to cover, 44 square miles, but it is still very safe. The predominant crimes are property crimes and they should receive a lot of attention, but I think the priority should be protection for individuals first.

Do you support a growth limit?

With careful planning, the density will be where there is transit and jobs, creating areas with new public spaces that bring the community together.

With active involvement and planning the city can encourage the redevelopment of areas that have sat lifeless for decades. With thoughtful encouragement and development partners, the city can grow our housing stock. But all these things would be impossible with arbitrary restrictions ... We naturally have moderate growth and do not need further legislation to control growth. Growth should serve our future. We also need to preserve the kind of growth that creates a welcoming community.

Your top three priorities if elected?

• Citizens first. The city must serve its residents, not outside special interests and developers who may donate to campaign funds. The city must also do more to actually listen to our concerns instead of paying lip service.

• Stopping reckless development. We need common-sense zoning, ownership opportunities instead of only luxury rentals, and growth policies that respect the character of our community.

• Protecting our neighborhoods. The Green Mountain area is special and unique. Current policies ignore the increases in congestion, effects on schools and public safety, or the burden it puts on our infrastructure, our parks and our quality of life.

What should the city’s role be in regards to homelessness?

Lakewood Police Chief Dan McCasky recently gave a presentation to City Council regarding this issue. He stated the homeless camps have doubled in population over the past year. This is an alarming statistic that will require collaboration between the city, county and other metro cities.

Lakewood should not bear the entire burden, financial or otherwise, of the increased homeless population. While the city should certainly give its police the resources it needs to deal with this issue, we must also make sure we’re utilizing all of the resources available from Jeffco, Denver and our

other government partners.

What types of crime in Lakewood most needs to be addressed?

The Lakewood Police Department does an outstanding job with its prevention programs, including CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design), Neighborhood Watch and community programs such as National Night Out. Yet, statistics show Lakewood is above the national average for both violent crimes and property crimes. Our police chief has requested additional money in the budget for more officers, including additional auto theft task force personnel, crime lab technicians, and adding agents to specifically address homeless, mental health and sex offender registration issues. Adding these resources will go far in addressing both violent and property crimes.

Do you support a growth limit?

I am not anti-growth. Many of the concerns about reckless growth can be addressed through better policy and revisiting the zoning issues, without imposing a cap or limit. However, I do understand why so many residents are in favor of the recent growth initiative. The balance has swung so far towards the side of development that people have had enough. They want something done about it but are continually ignored by City Hall. The fact that thousands of people signed the petition to limit growth should be a wake-up call that we must reform our policies.

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Lakewood City Council, Ward 4 LaDawn Sperling LaDawn Sperling has lived in Lakewood’s Ward 4 since 2005. After spending nearly 20 years in the corporate world, she became a realtor in 2014. She has a master’s in communications from the University of Denver.

Contact: 303-710-5817, LaDawn@ LaDawnforLakewood.com Campaign website: www.LaDawnForLakewood. com Why do you want to serve on council?

I love Lakewood and have been actively investing in the community for more than a decade. I have a background in facilitation, mediation and public participation. Ten years of my career was spent creating conversations between citizens and government officials and getting citizens involved in decision-making. I feel I can help us have positive conversations in Lakewood. Constituents will have different ideas on making sure Lakewood remains a great place to live. We all need to work together to come up with the best solutions. My past experience will help us do that.

Your top three priorities if elected?

• Continuing to look at our zoning and the impacts it has had on development. What can we do to attract the commercial piece of mixed use?

• Design standards have not been implemented in Lakewood citywide and I feel that is something we need to do. This will provide design compatibility with new buildings compared to their surroundings.

• Public safety is the most important thing a city can do for the citizens. I want to make sure the police department has the resources they need to keep us safe.

What should the city’s role be in regards to homelessness?

Lakewood has an increasing homeless population. I see this as a board member of The Action Center. We see the visible homeless on the street but there are an increased number of people living with friends or in cars. Housing costs put others at risk of becoming homeless. Public safety is top priority. Lakewood added police officers to address this. Police should collaborate and communicate with businesses and residents. Lakewood needs to be engaged in countywide efforts and be a partner to non-profits and schools.

What types of crime in Lakewood most needs to be addressed?

Ward 4 has seen a significant increase in auto

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thefts and auto break-ins. More police presence in Ward 4 would help deter some of this. Establishing the Neighborhood Watch program in more areas would get citizens more involved. Continuing communication about not leaving valuables in our cars and making sure our cars are locked.

Another topic of police calls in Ward 4 are related to the homeless. The city has already added agents to address this, but the police department needs to communicate with residents regarding what is being done.

Do you support a growth limit?

I am not in favor of the growth limit. It will increase housing prices and tax assessments, and it’s already challenging for first-time homebuyers to purchase in Lakewood. According to the recent housing study, we are creating fewer new residential units than we are jobs. Decreasing the number of residential units means more people will drive into Lakewood to work, increasing the amount of traffic. It also gives government too much control.

There are concerns with the comprehensive plan and zoning, but the growth limit is not the way to address that.

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A room for all, regardless of income on West Colfax Space for 25 homeless veterans among project pieces

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West Colfax Avenue has been in the midst of a much trumpeted renaissance for several years now, but the east end of the avenue, near Sheridan Boulevard, hasn’t seen the same attention.

Chad Mitchell, executive vice president west of FirstBank, remembers this well, especially in light of the newly opened 40 West Residences.

“I think about what used to be here, just a rundown lot,” he explained.

“It was overrun with bushes and the building was falling apart. So we’re proud to be part of what it has become.”

Archway Housing and Services’ 40 West Residences, located at 5830 W. Colfax Ave., celebrated its opening on Oct. 5, and is an affordable housing project in an area that has mainly seen market rate or luxury apartments be approved.

“These are incredibly tough times to be doing affordable housing, so to bring this forward is a big step,” said Mary Anderies, president of Archway’s board of directors. “We’re

hoping this kind of housing will turn around the Colfax corridor.”

The project started in 2012 when Archway purchased the land, and spent the ensuing five years working to build the four-story, 46,663 squarefoot building. The cost of the project was about 14 million, which Archway was able to raise with tax credits from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) and thanks to investments from the National Equity Fund. Relationships with BBVA Compass, FirstBank, Mile High Community Loan and Metro West Housing Solutions, among others, helped the project cross the finish line.

“These developments are so difficult because they get a lot of pushback,” said Cris White, executive director and CEO of CHFA. “Too often when you see these kinds of projects, people use words like ‘sustainable,’ ‘attainable,’ or ‘workforce,” housing. But we make sure to use affordable, because that’s what it should be.”

The 40 West Residences provides 54 one-bedroom apartments and six twobedrooms, but what makes the project particularly special is who 25 of the residents will be — homeless veterans.

Thanks to a partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Colorado Division of Housing, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, vouchers were provided to these veterans, who will also have

BUILDING A HOME FOR VETERANS Early in the morning of Oct. 5, about a dozen members of Lakewood Elk’s Veteran’s Service Committee gathered in their lodge’s basement to do what they do best — help veterans.

This time, the Elks were helping 25 homeless veterans who will be moving in to the newly opened 40 West Residences get on their feet in their new homes.

“We’re making welcome home kits for these vets,” said Carrie Mesch, exalted ruler of the lodge. “This is important work, and we’re proud to do it.”

Volunteers purchased a wide range of items, from silverware, cookware and pizza pans to shampoo, bedding, and shower curtains.

The lodge is reimbursed by the Elk’s national branch for the purchases, which will be given to the veterans free of charge.

It was jovial atmosphere as volunteers made sure every box had all the right items, with lots of laughs and jokes. Chalk it up to the positive feeling of helping people.

To help 25 veterans make a home at the 40 West Residences, volunteers from the Lakewood Elks provided them with everything they need, including brooms and dust pans, pitchers, hot pads and more. CLARKE READER

“As long as there are veterans, we’ll never forget or stop helping,” said Jim Vincent, cochair of Colorado Elk’s Association Veteran’s service committee. “There’s a peace of mind that comes with having what you need to start your life, and we want to help provide that.”

The ribbon cutting for 40 West Residences on Oct. 5. 25 of the apartments will go to homeless veterans. CLARKE READER

both Lakewood as a community, and veterans in particular. And Maddie Nichols, co-chair of the nearby Two Creeks Neighborhood Association, said the new building is a good sign for the area.

“This is a far cry from what used to be here,” she said. “I’ve seen the area go down the tubes over the years, and now I’m glad to see it coming back up.”

Community leaders hope this will be the start of a trend to providing a roof for those most in need of it, according to White.

“No matter what your income is, there should be housing stock for you.”

access to services from the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, VA-Eastern, and Rocky Mountain Human Services.

“As a result of access to housing, people see an improvement in mental and physical health, employment, and so many other areas,” said Kristen Thome, with the Jefferson Center.

“The worst thing a person can hear is there are no good housing options, so we’re very excited to be able to say, Jeffco has a new option.”

Members of the Lakewood Elks’ Veteran’s Service Committee also prepared move-in boxes, filled with all the items needed to make a house a home, to donate to the veterans.

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THEATER Arvada After Dark: Murder Mystery: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Something foul is afoot in the Magical Kingdom and it’s up to you to figure out who’s responsible on this Friday the 13th. For ages 11-18. Fancy attire or costumes preferred. Registration required. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

OK, OK, OK! Christmas: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13-14, Oct. 20-21, Oct. 27-28 at Colorado ACTS, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Two-person show. Food available for purchase every night.

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Les Liaison Dangereuses: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 15 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Additional shows at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. French aristocrats use seduction as the ultimate game, with tragic results. Call 303-9353044 or go to minersalley.com.

For mature audiences; recommended for ages 18 and older.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 28, with an additional show at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 28 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Presented by Miners Alley Children’s Theater. Call 303-9353044 or go to www.minersalley. com. Appropriate for ages 12 and younger.

Go, Dog. Go: 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 22 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Presented by Childsplay, performance suitable for ages 4 and older. Call303-987-7845, go to Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or stop by the box office for tickets.

A Delicate Balance: 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m.

Sunday through Sunday, Nov. 5 at The Edge Theater Company, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Neighbors and a nameless fear upset the household of a suburban couple.

Additional show at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 23. Tickets available at 303-232-0363 or online at www.theedgetheater.com.

The Explorers Club: 7:30 p.m.

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Sundays, from Oct. 20 to Nov. 12 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Presented by Evergreen Players. Contact 303674-4934 or www.evergreenplayers.org.

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Fridays, Oct. 13, Oct. 20 and Oct. 27 at Oh! Susanna Vintage Photo Parlor, 1117 Washington Ave., Golden. Learn about historic and haunted Downtown Golden while enjoying the best saloons in town.

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Apple Cider Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Historic Park, 4610 Robb St., Wheat Ridge.

Bring your washed apples and containers, and use our antique press to make cider. Lunch cooked on the cook stove in the Soddy. Historians will answer questions about the Wheat Ridge area. Call 303421-9111 or go to www.wheatridgehistoricalsociety. org.

Theater of the Dead: 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Oct. 28, and Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 30-31, at Oh! Susanna Vintage Photo Parlor, 1117 Washington Ave., Golden. Presented by Madame Zervanos Traveling Mystery Show. An unsolved murder from 1893 will be resurrected in the darkened streets of Golden, and you’re the detec-

Make fabric sugar skull pins with eyes that light up, just in time for Dia de los Muertos. For grades 7-12. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Exhibition in Stone: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 15 at the Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden. Artists Chris Herald, Bill Gee and Susan Judy bring their experiences in geology and art to inform their use of stone. Go to http://www.foothillsartcenter.org/current/ Street Font and Funk: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 15 at Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden. Denver artist Jolt’s style encompasses abstract expressionism, illustrative characters, vibrant colors and massive wall murals. Go to http://www. foothillsartcenter.org/current/ Pint Glass Etching/Beer Talk: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

Customize a pint class using glass etching at 6 p.m. Learn about the craft beer business from Gavin Estes from New Image Brewing.

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Make Something: Hanging Fabric Gift Tag: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada.

Register at www.jeffcolibrary.org or by calling 303-235-5275.

Redline Art Exhibit: open through Oct. 18 at the Susan K. Arndt Gallery at Red Rocks Community College’s Lakewood Campus.

tive. Call 303-216-0877 or go to www.theaterofthedead.com for tickets.

Story of Beer: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood; 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 at Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada; 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. Active Minds discusses the origins and history of beer, how it is made, different types of beer, and the rise of several great American brewers and beer families. Call 303-235-5275 for information.

Save Yourself from Schemes, Scams and Abuse: 1-2 p.m. select days at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Presented by Cary Johnson, director of crime prevention for the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Programs: Identity theft, Oct. 21; five red flags of scamps, Oct. 22; elder abuse Rx, Nov. 4. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

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Halloween Ornaments: for sale through Tuesday, Oct. 31 at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Ornament styles include candy corn, pumpkins and ghosts. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Go to http://www. spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

MUSIC Music of Scottish Isles: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 480 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis, BBC Award winner and Scottish cultural ambassador, returns to Lakewood with her ensemble of virtuoso players. Fowlis may be best known for her vocals on the soundtrack to the Disney PIXAR film “Brave.” Go to www.

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Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Concert: Sunday, Oct. 22 at Colorado School of Mines Green Center, 924 16th St., Golden.

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Brahm’s Tragic Overture, and Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Tickets: 303-278-4237 or www.Jeffsymphony.org, or at the door.

EVENTS Warm Hearts Warm Babies: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10001 W. 58th Ave., Arvada.

Volunteers sew, knit, crochet and quilt for premature infants and babies in need. Contact Glenda: 303-975-6394 or colokidz@ aol.com or Jean Jones 303-239-

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Night on the Town: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Sheridan Denver West, 360 Union Blvd., Lakewood.

Benefit Jade Woman de LaLonde, which provides Five Element Chinese Medicine pediatric clinics.

Call 720-484-5357 or go to www. jadewomandelalonde.org.

Arvada Police Shred-A-Thon: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Arvada High School, 7951 W. 65th Ave., Arvada. Safely destroy documents containing personal information. Resident and businesses can bring up to three boxes or three bags of documents. Go to http://visitarvada.org/events/ all-events/ Red, White and Brew: 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14 at The Cussler Museum, 14959 W. 69th Ave., Arvada. Go to http://www.winthebattle.org/ and look for the link to register.

Irish Oktoberfest: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Odyssey Beerwerks, 5535 W. 56th Ave., Ste 107, Arvada. Free live music from Highland Rock and Rollers Angus Mohr. Traditional Irish and Oktoberfest dress encouraged.

Halloween Happenings: 3-4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14 at Denver West Barnes & Noble, 14347 W. Colfax Ave., Golden. Rocky Mountain Readers will share happiest, scariest or funniest Halloween story.

This is not your typical book club; no one is told what to read. Everyone is welcome, even those who

Beer Tasting, Chili Cookoff: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Parfet Park, 911 10th St., Golden. Silent auction will benefit St. Jude.

Purchase tickets at goldenchamber.org.

Nonfiction Book Club: 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 18 (call for location), or at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood.

Jefferson County League of Women Voters will read and discuss “In Freedom at Midnight: The Epic Drama of Indian’s Struggle for Independence” by Larry Collins and Dominique LaPierre. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128.

Putin’s Russia: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 19 at Atria Inn, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. Join Active Minds as we examine the story of Russia under the influence of Vladimir Putin. Call 303-742-4800 to RSVP. Media Literacy: Making Sense of News in the Digital Age: 6:307:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Registration required; call 303-235-5275 or go to www. jeffcolibrary.org.

Discovery Play: 10-10:30 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 16 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Tech-tober: Keep in Touch: 2-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 (email basics) and Monday, Oct. 23 (advanced email; must know basic email functions) at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Confidence Builders: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada.

Discover how to boost confidence and gain more personal success.

Contact Polly Wegner at 303424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

Walk Through History: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Hear stories and facts about the people who lived in the community called Arvada Heights. Sign up at http://visitarvada.org/events/ all-events/.

Candidate Forum: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden. Jeffco Board of Education election is Nov. 7. Go to http:// jeffersonunitarian.org/events/ candidate-forum-jeffco-schoolboard/

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Pickup truck driver dies in officer-involved shooting

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A man driving a pickup truck in the Wheat Ridge/Golden area has died after exchanging gunfire with a Colorado State Patrol trooper, and running off the road.

The man was later identified by the Jefferson County Coroner as Dale Stuart Sisson, 51.

The trooper was unharmed. There were no pas-

sengers reported in the truck. As of press time, the name of the officer had not yet been released by investigators.

About 9:50 p.m. on Oct. 6, several reports came in of an alleged intoxicated driver traveling eastbound on Interstate 70 in a pickup truck.

A Colorado State Patrol trooper reported he pulled the vehicle over near the Highway 58 interchange. The trooper observed a weapon and a shooting ensued.

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The truck then fled the scene and the trooper pursued the truck eastbound on Highway 58.

As the pursuit traveled off Highway 58 and onto the McIntyre Street exit ramp, the truck lost control and drove off the paved roadway.

At 10:19 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol trooper notified dispatch that shots were again fired.

Sisson was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident is being investigated by the First Judicial District’s critical incident team.

Sound county budget for 2018 Telephone town hall takes place Oct. 17

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Jefferson County is forward-thinking. And that includes the county’s budgeting.

“We’re always looking to the future,” said Mary O’Neil, director of budget and risk management.

Although there are some needs that can’t be addressed at this time — like the county’s aging demographic which will require additional needs and resources in the future that are not available right now — the budget proposed for 2018 is solid, said Daniel Conway, the county’s budget manager.

The county’s anticipated total budget for 2018 is $555.8 million. The county expects a slight increase in both revenue and expenditures over 2017.

Forecasted revenues for the 2018 fiscal year are estimated to be $432.9 million — an increase of 3.8 percent

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Property taxes represent the largest source of county revenue — estimated at $218.6 million for 2018. Sales tax revenue is anticipated to total $51.7 million.

The county’s expected expenditures for operations and one-time costs in 2018 are $494.4 million.

Just over half of the county’s costs are from salaries and benefits, at an estimated $254.6 million.

Nearly $50 million is expected to be spent on capital projects. Some of these include $20.5 million on roadways and bridge projects, $5.4 million for the library, $4.1 million for Open Space, $3.4 million for the airport and $2.7 million for the Sheriff ’s Department.

The annual budget represents a spend plan, or guide, to meet the goals and objectives of the county commissioners, which, in turn are to meet the needs and challenges of the people residing in the county, Conway said.

“If the public is interested in knowing what the county is focusing on and what its priorities are, the budget is a good place to go,” O’Neil added.

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A rattlesnake found on North Table Mountain in Golden is released by a researcher.

Rattlesnake sightings on the trails around the city are common throughout the warmer months. FILE PHOTO

Hiker dies after snake bites him on Mt. Galbraith

A man died on Oct. 7 after he was bitten by a rattlesnake while hiking Mt. Galbraith in Golden. n A female hiking with Daniel Hohs, 31, placed the call at about 12:40 p.m., dsaid Jenny Fulton, a spokesperson Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office, and deputies and medical arrived shortly after 1 p.m.

The hikers were about a mile-and-ahalf down the trail, Fulton said.

Hohs was transported to St. Anthony’s hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced dead just after 5 p.m.

The newspaper Steamboat Today reported that Hohs was an endurance athlete who had just recently moved from Steamboat to Golden.

According to information put out by Jeffco Open Space, which manages Mt. Galbraith Park, rattlesnakes are active

in the area between May and mid October, and have been seen at elevations of up to 13,000 feet. The animal hisses and uses its rattle as a warning, and will seek to avoid humans.

Tips for avoiding rattlesnake bites include: • Don’t put hands or feet over logs or in front of cracks in rocks that you cannot see.

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• Wear close-toed shoes, or even high boots when hiking through snakefavored areas.

• Keep one earbud out when listening to music.

• Keep pets on a short leash.

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Honorary officer succumbs to cancer Officers remember Trevor Kling

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It only took sharing a few moments with Trevor Kling to understand he was a special child.

During his swearing in as a Lakewood Police officer at just 13 years

Lakewood Police Chief Dan McCasky swears in 13-year-old Trevor Kling as an honorary police officer during a ceremony back on Aug. 9. The department’s color guard attended his funeral just two months later, to honor the fellow officer.

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David Kling pins a badge on his son, Trevor, following a swearing in ceremony at the Lakewood Police headquarters on Aug. 9.

old on Aug. 9, he smiled excitedly and couldn’t wait to spend the day with his fellow officers.

“I want to help the community I like most, and make it a better place for kids,” he said at the time.

On Oct. 4, at 14 years old, Kling lost his battle with an anaplastic astrocytoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer — an illness he had been diagnosed with two years ago.

“We admired and respected Trevor’s courage and bravery in the face of

adversity,” said Chief Dan McCasky.

“He had the heart of a champion.”

In his 14 months of chemotherapy and 34 radiation treatments, Kling only missed one day of school and has maintained a 3.87 GPA. He had a lifelong dream of being a police officer, and thanks to his friendship with his local officers, McCasky was able to get him sworn in during a ceremony that was standing room only.

“You have shown so much courage,

valor and dignity, and those are all aspects of what makes a good officer,” McCasky said before swearing Kling in. “You are everything we honor, and we don’t want you to ever underestimate the impact you’ve had on all of our lives.”

Services for Kling were held on Oct. 7, at Eastern Hills Community Church, in Aurora. The department’s honor guard and many officers attended the event to honor their fallen brother.

Colorado Mills reopening could occur by Black Friday STAFF REPORT

Five months after a major hail storm shattered skylights and triggered severe flooding of its interior, Colorado Mills is now approaching a reopen date.

Simon Property Group, the owner of Colorado Mills, released a statement on Oct. 9 saying the goal is still to have the mall reopened by Black Friday, Nov. 24.

“We will strive to have the majority of common areas and as many retail tenants as possible open, safe and functional by Black Friday,” according to the statement from Kate Hudson, curator of public relations at the mall. “We have elected to re-open the center as soon as possible in order to put retailers

back in business and their employees back to work with the understanding that portions of the restoration will not be completed.”

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Getting to Belmar by foot PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER

Belmar Elementary knows how to throw a party, and on Oct. 4 students, parents, and staff gathered at nearby Addenbrooke Park for International Walk and Bike to School Day. “It’s all about being healthy,” said Principal Meredith Leighty.

There was music, chalk art and banners, and then a group walk to school. Most students walked, but a few rode bikes or skated. At the school, West Metro had a fire truck, lights blazing, to welcome the students to a new day.

Belmar Elementary students pose with one of the signs they made for International Walk and Bike to School Day on Oct. 4.

Belmar Elementary students sign and decorate one of the signs they carried on their way to class on International Walk and Bike to School Day on Oct. 4.

For the past few years, students and staff at Belmar have turned the day into a big to do, and this year’s event was no exception.

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Students from Belmar Elementary walk through Addenbrooke Park to their school on the morning of Oct. 4, International Walk and Bike to School Day.

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Lakewood senior Jack Castiglia hits his drive during the opening day of the Class 5A boys golf state tournament Monday, Oct. 2, at CommonGround Golf Course in Aurora. Castiglia, the 5A Jeffco League individual medalist, finished the two-day tournament tied for 20th with rounds of 77 and 73. Castiglia has committed to join the men’s golf team at the University of Northern Colorado after he graduates from Lakewood next spring. PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Runs in the fifth inning sending 17 batters to the plate for Arvada West in a 21-3 win over Columbine on Oct. 3.

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Zero stolen bases in 195 attempts for the Alameda softball team in 19 games this season.

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Consecutive wins for Ralston Valley in seven football games played against Arvada West.

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Strikeouts in the 25 batters faced by Alameda pitcher Sarye Lopez in a 5-0 win over Boulder on Oct. 4.

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Events won including the All-Around title for Pomona gymnast Kelsey Boychuk at the Broomfield Gymnastics Invitational on Oct. 7.

Standout Performers Kailey Robb, Arvada West The senior hit a 3-run homer to spark an 11-run fifth inning during a 13-1 win on Oct. 4 over Pomona to clinch the Jeffco 5A softball title.

Sarye Lopez, Alameda She pitched a 2-hit shutout and the junior had three hits with three RBI in a 5-0 softball shutout over Boulder on Oct. 4.

Gabe Goodman, Green Mountain He carded rounds of 80 and 77 for a 177 total to wind up 13th in the Class 4A state golf championships held Oct. 2 and 3.

Billy Pospisil, Pomona The junior receiver caught three touchdown passes and returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown in a 62-21 win over Rock Canyon on Oct. 7.

Isaiah Romero, Bear Creek The junior completed 19 of 22 passes for 207 yards and four touchdowns in a 34-13 win over Douglas County on Oct. 5.

Michael Osgood, Faith Christian The sophomore intercepted two passes and recovered a fumble in a 48-12 football victory over Arvada on Oct. 6.

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

cott Gardner was part of the first graduating class at Mountain Vista and was an offensive guard on the football team.

So he was part of the tradition of players painting bricks green on one side and decorating the other side to reflect themselves. Players tote the bricks to practice and games, where they are stacked.

Coach Ric Cash OVERTIME started the custom when the school opened in 2000 and players 17 years later are still following the tradition that represents hard work, individuality and coming together as a way of achieving success.

Jim Benton Gardner, who works in law enforcement in South Carolina, still has his brick.

“In the beginning it made sense to me because it represented carrying your load,” said Gardner. “It definitely represented hard work and not to be lazy. We had guys carry half a brick and that showed their character.

“I still have my brick. I saved it with all my awards. You earned it.”

Changes proposed for volleyball Coach Doug Schafer watched his Mountain Vista volleyball team play 15 sets on the final day of the 2016 state tournament.

Two tiebreaker games and a five-set championship match against Fossil Ridge were included in the hectic day that saw the Golden Eagles wear down in the fifth set in a championship match loss.

Schafer is probably eager to see if the volleyball committee subgroup’s proposal is adopted to change the pool format to a double elimination Olympic Crossover bracket for the state tournament.

The volleyball committee meets Nov. 14 and is expected to vote on the proposal. If passed, it must still be approved by the Legislative Council in January before the change can go into effect for the 2018 season.

Appreciation for officials Commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green noted weeks ago that the Colorado High School Activities Association is going to start doing more to recognize officials.

CHSAA has designated the week of Oct. 9 as Officials Appreciation Week.

“Without them it would just be recess,” said Blanford-Green.

There are currently 4,686 officials working in various sports for the CHSAA membership.

Schools have been encouraged to show appreciation to officials in a variety of ways including a signed card from the team, a pregame “shout out” or a gift card or basket.

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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Hard work keeps outdoors accessible A mountain biker competes in this year’s Golden Giddyup, which took place on Sept. 10. The Golden Giddyup is an annual mountain biking event that promotes and benefits trail and land stewardship efforts in Jeffco Open Space parks. A group of people who calls themselves the SWOT Team, an acronym for Shaping Wonderful Optimized Trails, works on an eroded, 20-foot section of the Morrison Slide Trail on Sept. 14 at Matthews/Winters Park in Golden. COURTESY PHOTOS

Partnerships form to keep Jeffco trails in great condition

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In September 2013, it rained in Colorado.

And it kept raining. So much so that some areas of the foothills received an entire annual precipitation accumulation average in 10 days, according to a paper written by Steven E. Yochum, a hydrologist with the U.S. Forest Service at the National Stream & Aquatic Ecology Center in Fort Collins.

During this event, the majority of the rain fell in a 36-hour time period, on Sept. 11 and 12, Yochum wrote. Counties most impacted by floods from these rains were Larimer, 15 inches; Boulder, 18 inches; and El Paso, 16 inches.

“We were spared the worst of it,” said Al Head, the stewardship coordinator for the Golden Giddyup. “But nevertheless, our trails in Golden were hit pretty hard.”

Because of the flooding, Apex Park, located in Golden with trailheads off Highway 93 and Lookout Mountain Road, was closed — all 700 acres, including the park’s nearly 10 miles of trails.

But with hard work and the formation of various partnerships, including the Giddyup Trail Team, Apex Park eventually opened back up for public use.

“These are people’s public lands,” said Mathew Martinez, the volunteer services specialist with Jeffco Open Space. “Anytime we engage with partners, there’s a benefit to the community.”

Jeffco Open Space group projects Jeffco Open Space was founded as a land conservation organization in 1972. Today, it has preserved more than 54,000 acres of land, and manages 29

open space parks and more than 236 miles of trails in Jefferson County.

Jeffco Open Space works with countless community, state or municipality partnerships, Martinez said, but some of the most frequent ones are group projects. This year, Martinez expects that at least 40 groups of 10 or more people will volunteer before the end of the calendar year.

“As long as the weather is conducive, we’ll get people out there,” Martinez said.

Primarily it’s businesses that want to get involved with group projects, he said, but other organizations such as schools or faith-based groups also like to help with stewarding the open space lands.

“It’s great for team building,” Martinez said, “in addition to a way to get away from the computer and desk and utilize one of Colorado’s greatest assets — the outdoors.”

Projects can be anything such as preservation of historical and cultural sites, pulling noxious weeds or planting native plants and trail building and restoration projects.

“People in Colorado generally value the outdoors. These group projects produce really tangible benefits,” Martinez said. “It’s hard work, but it’s rewarding.”

Golden Giddyup Because they are outdoor enthusiasts, mountain bikers and avid users of Jeffco trails, a group of people — Head, Mike Melanson, Jen Barbour and Ben Davis — approached Jeffco Open Space and asked about what they could do to help reopen the parks and trails following the 2013 floods.

That year, Jeffco Open Space allowed the small group of volunteers into Apex Park to begin some trail restoration. The group went back to Jeffco Open Space in 2014 with an idea to provide trail stewardship hours for permission to host an annual mountain biking event in the open space parks. But the City of Golden had a

temporary moratorium on new events at the time, so the group continued its outdoor stewardship efforts for another year until they got the OK to put on the event.

Thus, “the Giddyup Trail Team was born,” Head said.

Initially known as Friends of Apex Park, it started off following the floods with only about a dozen or fewer volunteers, Head said. Today, the Giddyup Trail Team has grown to about 250 volunteers, who have worked more than 2,750 hours on Jeffco trails to date in 2017.

“There’s such overwhelming interest in supporting Jeffco and Golden trails,” Davis said. “It builds community, and that’s what we’re doing.”

The trail team focuses its efforts at Apex, Windy Saddle and North Table Mountain parks, because of their popularity and the Golden Giddyup mountain bike race takes place in those parks, Head said.

For a long time, mountain bikers didn’t have an outlet, Head said.

Mountain bikers were often viewed as troublesome, he added, because the way that some of them used the trails was disturbing to equestrians and hikers.

So the Golden Giddyup has made efforts — such as publishing videos on its website that advocate respectful ways to use the trails — to help make everyone’s trail experience better, Davis said.

“We worked really hard to build relationships,” he said. “We’re just as invested in this community as other trail visitors.”

Colorado Mountain Bike Association (COMBA) After you buy new mountain bike, generally the first thing you’re going to ask is, “where can I ride it?” said Gil McCormick, the trails lead for COMBA and advocacy director for Wheat Ridge Cyclery.

That’s where COMBA comes in — the nonprofit is dedicated to the development and preservation of great mountain biking experiences in Colorado.

Although the main purpose is to make the trail better for mountain biking, McCormick said, that in turn makes the trail better for all users.

“We work very closely with Jeffco Open Space to make sure the work they want done, gets done,” McCormick said. “It’s not just us out here on our own.”

McCormick urges anyone who enjoys the outdoors to seek out an opportunity to get involved with trail stewardship.

It takes a variety of people with different skill sets, he said, from those who can bring the cookies for lunch to those who can lift the big, heavy rocks.

“There’s always a lot of work to be done,” McCormick said. “It’s good for the community to give back to the public lands. It’s just the right thing to do.”

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Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the third Monday of each month at the Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver. Check in from 5:15-5:30 p.m.; workshop runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes.

Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager.

Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more.

For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com.

Drop-in Storytimes Bring the kids to get lost in the world of wonderful words and fabulous illustrations, from timeless classics to new discoveries, all with a nature theme. Drop-in storytimes are at 10 a.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Go to www.arvada.org/nature or call 720898-7405. Suitable for all ages. No registration required.

Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc & Walter Cronkite are counted amongst its Alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers

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Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-477-6291 or go to NarAnon.org.

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred).

Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information.

Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

Job’s Daughters, Golden Chapter Bored?

Lonely? Make life-long friends. Join a group of young ladies from ages 10-20 learn leadership and organizational skills in meetings with support from friends. Meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month in Golden.

Meet periodically to do fun activities. Rewards of membership include life skills, community work and significant scholarships for college.

Interested, call Job’s Daughters at 303-2041572 to join us for an activity.

Mesas de conversación en inglés/English Conversation Tables: 6-7 p.m. Mondays at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Confidence, cultural understanding and comfort are key to truly becoming fluent in a foreign language. Come to the library to practice speaking English in a safe environment with a trained leader. Suitable for high beginners, intermediate and advanced English learners. Call 303-235-JCPL (5275) or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.

Square Dancing Want some fun exercise?

Learn to square dance. Start at 7 p.m. any Monday at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Call 303-973-9529.

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Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community.

Tuesdays

Applewood Kiwanis Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. These are just three of our many projects. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303947-1565.

Arvada Fine Arts Guild: 2-4 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, in the restaurant/clubhouse. Meetings are free and open to the public. Go to http://arvadafineartsguild.com/ Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets from 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.

Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com.

Golden Optimist Club meets every Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. at the Windy Saddle Cafe. The address is 1110 Washington Ave in downtown Golden (near the arch). The club’s major activity is our bicycle recycle program.

We fix donated bicycles and offer them for donations at very reasonable prices. $20 for an adult bicycle and $10 for a child’s bicycle. We offer a helmet for free with every bicycle sold. and offer to sell a lock at cost. For someone who cannot afford these low prices we will give away the bicycle, helmet and lock for free.

Golden Rotary meets 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www. rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-718-7307 with questions.

Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550. New members welcome.

Northside Coin Club is a group of collectors that meets monthly to promote the hobby of numismatics among its members and the public.

The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 12205 Perry St., at the Friendship Hall in the Cimarron Village in Broomfield.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Find more information about our club at www.northsidecoinclub.org/ or look for us on Facebook.

Master Networks of Belmar Entrepreneurs and professionals interested in growing their business and personal connections, this is the group for you. We use a national platform that includes an educational component along with traditional networking aspects. Group is oriented toward entrepreneurs and professionals. The group meets from 10-11 a.m.

Tuesdays at DeMarras Bourbon Bar & Eatery, 11100 W. Alameda Ave. For information, visit a meeting or call Suzie at 303-979-9077 or email Littleton@Mathnasium.com.

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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 rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.

Wheat Ridge Art League meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at the Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave, Wheat Ridge. Social time starts at 6:45 p.m. Enjoy an art demo by an award-winning artist each month at 7:30 pm. All art mediums and abilities welcome. Contact Pat McAleese at 303-941-4928 or mcpainter03@comcast. net for information. No meeting August or December.

Wednesdays

Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-8688273.

American Legion Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.

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Arvada Rotary meets from 6:30-8 p.m.

Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome.

For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Matt Weller 303-4805220 or 303-908-7165.

Buffalo Toastmasters meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Denver West Office Park, 14142 Denver West Parkway, Building 51, Suite 195, Golden. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or www.meetup.com/ Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment.

Dawn Yawn Toastmasters meets 6:45-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s Restaurant, 565 Union Blvd., Lakewood (on the southwest corner of 6th Avenue and Union Boulevard).

You need Toastmasters training because communication is not optional, it is required.

Do you communicate with confidence, are you worried about your next big presentation or job interview. Attend the first three meetings for free. Call 303-988-2025 for directions.

For information about the club, contact dawnyawn.toastmastersclubs.org or John Googins, VP of membership, at 303-5470084, john.googins@gmail.com.

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of Ol’ Blue Eyes’ life. For tickets and information, visit www.townhallartscenter.org/tickets/concertsevents/lannie-garrett.

And, finally, during this time of year haunted houses and horror movies abound. But if you visit Broomfield on Oct. 13 and 14, you’ll get scary stories told a new way — at the circus.

Imagine that. Iluminar Aerial will tell ancient ghost stories through dance.

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is hosting The Forty West Infusion Fest, which includes vodka tastings of infusions based on Benchmark’s upcoming shows and an evening of food, a chance to win prizes, and a cabaret (www.benchmarktheatre.com for tickets and information).

“We both wanted to do more interesting work and unique scripts,” Johnson explained. “We’re really thrilled about the company of artists we have gathered together and what we can create.”

At Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center on Oct. 13 through 15, Colorado Hall of Fame member and singer extraordinaire Lannie Garrett is performing a Frank Sinatra revue, which will take audiences on a musical story

Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-431-4697.

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Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303233-4099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303-985-8937.

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group of Arvada Business owners who meet once each month on Wednesdays at various restaurants in the Arvada area. All are welcome – friends, kids and spouses, too.

We collect a $5 donation, which is given to one of the attendees to donate as they wish.

They share how they donated the money at the next meeting. For meeting and contact information, check the Arvada Business Connection Facebook page @ArvadaBusinessConnection or call 303-995-9919.

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Reptile lovers gather at Repticon STAFF REPORT

Learn about animals not normally found in local pet stores at Repticon, a family-oriented reptile and exotic animal expo Oct. 21-22 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora.

Breeder-vendors will share expert advice about caring for these animals, and seminars on animal-related topics by experts in the field of herpetology will be offered.

Many vendors allow live interactions with the pets during visits to their booth.

Guests can shop for a new family pet among the hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, spiders, and small exotic animals, in addition to stocking up on cages, supplies, and both live and frozen feeders.

Guests can shop for a new family pet at Repticon, a family-oriented reptile and exotic animal expo Oct. 21-22 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Courtesy photos.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22. Go to http://repticon.com/colorado/denver/ for tickets and information.

Piece together family history at Lakewood fair STAFF REPORT

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Several national, state and local genealogical, patriotic and lineage organizations will have booths at the upcoming Family Discovery Day, Piecing Together the Past.

Presented by the Lakewood Colorado Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the family history fair is Oct. 21. Check-in/ registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the fair runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lakewood Stake building, 6465 W. Jewell Ave. Guest speakers include Ron Tanner, product manager for Family Search; Steve Friesen, storyteller, author, and director of the Buffalo Bill Museum in Golden; and Dr. Greg Liverman,

DNA expert and member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Family Search is the largest repository for family history and genealogical information in the world.

Booths will be staffed by Colorado Genealogical Society, Computer Interest Group, Foothills Genealogical Society, Colorado State Archives, Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, the Jamestowne Society, National Society of the Dames of the Court of Honor and the National Society of Women Descendants of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.

Attendance is free, and lunch is provided. Registration is required for all attending family members. Go to www.registerhere.info.

Cider, crafts, music on tap at Cider Day STAFF REPORT

Bring your apples and a clean jug, then watch as the Wheat Ridge Historical Society’s authentic cider press works its magic.

In addition to leaving with freshly made cider, Apple Cider Day guests may enjoy craft demonstrations and buy lunch cooked on the wood-burning cook stove. The day lasts 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 14 at Wheat Ridge Historic Park, 4610 Robb St., Wheat Ridge.

Old-fashioned toys such as train whistles, marbles and flutes, along

with items such as women’s gloves, handmade soaps and more will be sold. Crafters will be on hand to show how they made their items.

Gardeners with an abundance of produce may bring it to sell or trade with other gardeners in the area.

Also enjoy the vintage quilt display before the collection is stored away for another year. Guests will enjoy live music, and some might even like to join in.

Pay with cash or checks only.

For more information, go to www. wheatridgehistoricalsociety.org.

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