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Multi-sport athlete, personal trainer, Next Olympic Hopeful coach Focusing on fitness I have always been an athlete, both as part of the U18 National Team in Australia, and as a cyclist and triathlete. Initially, I was pursuing my master’s degree in Integrative Neuroscience, and while my experiments were ongoing, I decided that I liked researching muscular protein synthesis rather than the brain. It was then I decided to switch my focus, and I ended up deciding on using my knowledge gained from my master’s for the good of athlete and rehabilitation clients alike. Coaching The Next Olympic Hopeful athletes My initial training position with 24 Hour Fitness was at the Boulder location, where I had primarily focused on runners and triathletes for my client base. In December of last year, I

Sam Taylor is a personal trainer at 24 Hour Fitness in Arvada. SHANNA FORTIER transferred to 24 Hour Fitness Arvada West and found myself working with knee, hip and shoulder rehabilitation clients. When the Next Olympic Hopeful opportunity was presented to me, as well as the 24 Hour Fitness exclusive U.S. Olympic Committee Personal Trainer certification, I was drawn to the idea of working with top athletes once again and helping them

achieve their ultimate fitness goals. Working with top tier athletes, like the contestants from the Next Olympic Hopeful, is always exciting and a challenge. Since these athletes are close to the peak of their physiological development, finding small tweaks and adjustments to make them perform better or more powerfully is always an exciting challenge. A small tweak or adjustment can give them 1 percent more mobility, 1 percent more power, 1 percent more stability or 1 percent more precision in a movement. This can be a game-changer and can make the difference between earning a spot on Team USA or being cut. Training with an everyday Joe does not require the challenges of small and precise adjustments, though a non-Olympic athlete can progress rather quickly with dedicated personal training and meet their fitness and wellness goals. Friendships and mentorships The friendships and mentorships developed with the coaches and athletes are definitely something I will hold onto. It gave me valuable insight into the world of Team USA athlete Olympic-level training which can also provide guidance for when I train club members — the everyday athlete or

Ironman triathletes and more. Seeing how determined these athletes are, regardless of their chosen sport was incredible. Working with the coaches to select and observe movements during the athlete tests was quite interesting. I love data and the information that was produced from the athlete sport-specific test really made use of my education. The whole experience was mind blowing. Advice for athletes Mobility is key. I saw a number of excellent athletes who tried out for the Next Olympic Hopeful and some of them became finalists. Many contestants had incredible potential and remarkable strength. However, without the mobility to perform a movement safely, a coach will not select you to participate because the risk of injury is too great. Perfecting the power and precision of a movement with full range of motion and mobility is the greatest asset an athlete can have in the world of elite athlete sports. If you have a suggestion for My Name Is, contact Shanna Fortier at sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia. com.

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The average yearly cost of renting in Arvada, according to a recent study by the city, is $13,668, which works out to $1,139 a month. A Dec. 20 story

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Deferring Your Capital Gains Tax Exposure When Selling Investment Properties With the new year upon us, many of us are thinking about taxes. While it’s too late to strategize of 2018, let’s look at tax strategies going forward. Owners of duplex, triplex and small multi-unit properties sell their properties for many reasons. Sometimes an owner wants to leverage equity into another property with better upside potential or a higher return on their investment or into multiple income producing properties. Perhaps a duplex property was inherited but the responsibility of being a landlord has become overly burdensome. Whatever the situation, there are times when selling a multi-unit rental property and transferring the equity into an alternative “hands-off” type of investment makes sense. You can

defer your capital gains tax obligations and keep your pre-tax capital growing for you by utilizing one of these IRS-approved options. 1031 Real Estate Exchange: The 1031 real estate exchange is a tax-deferral strategy that applies to investors who have sold or are about to sell investment real estate. This strategy allows a client to defer capital gains tax on all sales proceeds that are reinvested into other investment real estate properties, as long as the seller: 1) does not take “constructive receipt” of the funds within the exchange transaction. This means that the proceeds must go directly to a “qualified intermediary” and not at any point be in the seller’s own bank account. 2) meets all requirements outlined in the Internal Revenue Code. 721 Exchange: Less well-known than

Golden Real Estate Launches Sustainability Series As you may already know, Golden Real Estate is a leader in sustainability, as expressed in the value statement printed on all our yard signs: “Promoting and Modeling Environmental Responsibility.” And most of our agents, including myself, are Certified Eco-Brokers, having taken extra training in all aspects of sustainability as it applies to real estate. We’d like to share what we’ve learned with you, so we’re launching a Sustainability Series that will take place on the third Thursday of every month in our office. We can accommodate 20 or more attendees in our office, but we will move it elsewhere if the demand exceeds our capacity, so please RSVP. You can do so now for all sessions. Each meeting will focus on a single aspect of sustainability. Here’s the schedule for the first six meetings (subject to change): Jan. 17th — Home Insulation — Walls, windows, foundations, crawl spaces, attics. (This is a bigger topic than you might think, but it’s also the cheapest and most effective path to reducing energy consumption.) Feb. 21st — Home Heating Methods —

Forced air, heat pumps, radiant floor, solar thermal, and other technologies. Mar. 21st — Solar Power — Rooftop and ground-mounted photovoltaic, solar gardens, solar panels vs. solar roof tiles, and home battery storage/backup. Apr. 18th — Electric Vehicles — What’s here now and what’s coming soon in cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. May 16th — Sustainable Renovation — What are the more sustainable and popular materials and designs? June 20th — Water Conservation — The latest concepts and products for conserving water use, both indoors and outdoors. All sessions are 1 hour long and begin at 5 p.m. in our Golden office or nearby if a larger space is needed based on the number of reservations received. The sessions will be led by experts in the field, although you can count on me to add my own comments! Go ahead and reserve your seat for any or all sessions now by emailing me at Jim@GoldenRealEstate.com. We look forward to producing this informative series and to seeing you there!

the 1031 exchange, the 721 exchange is another tax-deferral strategy which applies to investors who have sold or are about to sell investment real estate. This strategy is similar to the 1031 exchange but allows an investor to exchange his property for an interest in a diversified real estate portfolio known as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). As with the 1031 exchange, the seller must not take constructive receipt of the sales proceeds within the transaction. Delaware Statutory Trust is offered as replacement property for those seeking to defer capital gains taxes via a 1031 exchange. The DST allows for fractional interest ownership in various managed commercial properties with other investors, as individual owners within a Trust. Each owner receives a share of the cash flow income, tax benefits, and appreciation of an entire property. There is potential for annual appreciation and depreciation. Investments begin at $100,000 and allow investors to diversify into several properties. Deferred Sales Trust is a tax-deferral strategy that applies to many different capi-

tal gains situations. These include the sale of a business, real estate, stocks, or bonds, as well as the maturity of principal on a note or carry-back, and even applies in certain debt forgiveness situations. The Deferred Sales Trust is different from the 1031 and 721 exchanges in that it does not require any reinvestment of the sales proceeds into real estate. It is similar to 1031 and 721 exchanges insofar as an investor cannot take constructive receipt of the funds within the transaction. For expanded, detailed information on each of these tax deferral strategies, visit www.DuplexAlerts.com and click on the “Sellers” tab in the main menu. Always consult with your tax or wealth management professional when considering the sale or purchase of an investment property. A quick caveat: Neither I nor any agent at Golden Real Estate is a CPA or tax advisor. Broker associate Andrew Lesko did the research for this article. You can contact him at Andrew@GoldenRealEstate.com or 720710-1000 with your questions or comments.

Just Listed: 5-BR Arvada Ranch on 0.97 Acres This secluded ranch home at 7050 $589,000 W. 61st Avenue sits on a cul-de-sac just minutes from Olde Town Arvada. The 0.97-acre lot has a 900 square foot detached garage, a large outbuilding previously used to raise geese, and a shed for extra storage. There is a holding pond and pump system installed for irrigating the lot using ditch water. The home was recently painted and new gutters and roof were installed. The garden level basement was recently finished, including upgraded electrical and new carpeting. You can take a room-by-room narrated video tour (including drone footage) at www.ArvadaRanch.info. Contact listing agent Jim Swanson at 303-929-2727 for a private showing. Open Saturday 10-1 and Sunday 12-3.

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A mix of forward momentum and old issues for Arvada

A look back at the stories that helped define the city in 2018

Holden Corning plays air hockey in the teen center portion of the new Secrest Recreation Center. PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

This year was one of growth for Arvada. A brisk housing market, a high quality of life, and ample space for new homes on the western edge of the city have all made Arvada a very desirable place to be in the metro area. Countywide issues loomed large for Arvadans this year, from school ballot measures, to the future of Rocky Flats. (Editor’s note: check out our county and school year in review articles in last week’s edition for more on those). But just within the city’s limits, there were plenty of other stories that helped define 2018 for those that live here. G Line fails to open More than two years after the G Line was supposed to open connecting Downtown Denver to Arvada, the line continues to be in testing. The G Line is part of Regional Transit District’s 2004 voter-approved FasTracks plan to expand transit across the Denver metro region. It is an 11.2-mile electric commuter rail transit line that will connect Denver Union Station to Wheat Ridge, passing through northwest Denver, Adams County and Arvada. There are eight stations: Denver Union Station, 41st/Fox, Pecos, Federal, Gold Strike, Olde Town Arvada, Arvada Ridge and Ward Road. Though construction for the line was completed in 2016, issues with the gate-crossing technology have delayed the opening. Now, RTD officials say it’s possible for the line to open during the first quarter of 2019, pending more approvals from both the federal and state level. Speak Up Arvada offers insight Speak Up Arvada, a community engagement tool, launched in August. Created to help give the city council more public input, the online survey collected data from Aug. 1 through the end of October online as well as through eight “community connectors” who met with community mem-

has served in HD 27 for four years. The seat has been held by a Republican since Libby Szabo (now a county commissioner) beat Sara Gagliardi in 2010. Matt Methvin prepares popcorn for guests at the Harkins Arvada 14 on opening night. bers face-to-face. During the three months, input was gathered from more than 900 people, with a special effort made to talk with populations that aren’t usually heard from, including senior citizens and youth. Ideas around mobility, connectivity, waste hauling and community vibrancy emerged as top issues throughout the city. Arvada City Council started looking at a few of this issues in study session during December. The issues of waste hauling and affordable housing in Arvada were at the forefront. On both issues council directed staff to develop suggestions on how to move forward. New businesses around town Harkins Theatres opened the doors of the brand new Arvada 14 theater on April 26. They announced the acquisition of the Olde Town 14 in April 2017 when the $14 million remodel began. The remodel highlights include: lounger seats, reserved auditorium seating, mobile ticketing, laser projection, a birthday party room and curved screens. Arvada also became home to a new co-working space, Thrive, and welcomed several new stores and eateries. Some of those include Red Silo Coffee Roasters at 6590 Holman St. in West Arvada; Chuck and Don’s pet-supplies store at 14947 Candelas Parkway; King Soopers Marketplace at Candelas located at the Northwest corner of Indiana and 90th Avenue. A slew of businesses also opened in the Shops at Ralston Creek located at 58th Avenue and Independence in

At Archery Games groups are split into two teams and play against each other. Arvada. Arvada Liquor, Tokyo Joe’s, Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Wing Stop were the first of seven businesses planned to open this year. Five Guys Burger and Fries, Mod Pizza and Lady Jane’s Hair Cut for Men followed. Arvada also became home to Archery Games, an action-packed experience that combines archery and dodgeball. Still to come in 2019 Resolute Brewing Co. has announced a second location set to open in Arvada. Resolute Tap and Cellar will be located on the Southeast corner of Highway 72 and Candelas Parkway. Arvada elects Brianna Titone History was made in Arvada this November when the constituents of House District 27 elected Democrat Brianna Titone, the first transgender representative elected to the Colorado House of Representative. On election night, Titone was down by 355 votes. After almost 24 hours of Republican Vicki Pyne leading the race, Titone took the lead by nine votes. That lead continued to grow and Titone will take office in January. The HD27 seat was held by Lang Sias, who was tapped as governor hopeful Walker Stapleton’s running mate. (Stapleton conceded to Democrat Jared Polis.) Sias, a Republican,

Road projects move forward Arvada voters gave the city the go-ahead to seek new bond money to fund two large road projects. The approved ballot measure grants the city the ability to reauthorize bond debt in the amount of $79.8 million with a repayment cost of up to $125 million for the completion of the Ralston Road project and the 72nd Avenue project. The bond reauthorization does not impose any new tax or increase the city’s tax rate. The city will likely issue bonds during the second quarter of next year with construction starting with the Ralston Road project in 2020. The Ralston Road project focuses on the completion of design from Wadsworth Bypass to Kipling Street, which includes widening traffic lanes and adding bike lanes. The other road project focuses on 72nd Avenue and would complete the expansion and railroad grade separation from Kipling to Indiana. It is estimated at $97.5 million over more than five years and is split into four segments. Apex opens new, improved centers Apex Parks and Recreation District celebrated the opening and redesign of several new spaces this year. The newly renovated Apex Tennis Center, 6430 Miller St., opened in February with a four-court indoor facility. The $6 million Apex Tennis Center project also included renovating eight outdoor courts with post tension surfaces, new lights and fencing which will be open this summer. This long-awaited upgrade was approved by voters in a 2016 bond election and broke ground in May 2017. The new Fitzmorris Recreation Center opened in June. SEE LOOK BACK, P13

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Mother, daughter bond during fitness challenge The Apex Aspire, Advance, Achieve Fitness Challenge was 8 weeks BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For mother and daughter, Lorie and Leslie Kimble, fitness hasn’t been a big part of their lives. But after completing the eight-week Aspire, Advance, Achieve Fitness Challenge with the Apex Parks and Recreation District, the two hope live more healthy lifestyles. “The best part is feeling better in general,” Lorie Kimble, 34 said in December, after the challenge wrapped up. “I really enjoy working out now. I have motivation where I didn’t before. I really enjoy that.” The fitness and weight loss program is designed to increase physical activity and provide professional guidance and accountability for developing healthy lifestyle habits. Participants worked in groups with a personal trainer and had access to a registered dietitian. “We want to encourage everyone in our community to aspire, advance and achieve their fitness and wellness goals,” said Hillary Roemersberger, recreation services director for Apex. “We want Arvada to be a healthy place to live and play and Apex can help you

reach those goals.” Kimble candidly said that before starting the fitness challenge she was at a point in her life where she either needed to loose weight or buy new clothes. “I’m absolutely unwilling to buy new clothes,” she said. “I just need to commit to slimming down a bit.” Kimble was diagnosed with high blood pressure 11 years ago, coinciding with her last pregnancy. Because of this, in the past doctors told her to limit her physical activity. This led to her giving up working out entirely. “Now I’m getting older and my body is changing, so I wanted to find a way to exercise but feel safe about it,” Kimble explained. “I think it’s important and I want to set a good role model for my children.” After finding the challenge posted on Nextdoor.com, Kimble and her 17-year-old daughter, Leslie, signed up to get in shape together. “It’s an incredible bonding experience with me and my kid,” Kimble said, just a couple weeks into the challenge. “She pushes me. If we’re on the star master and I’m going faster than her, she pumps hers up and I do the same. We’re pushing each other forward and calling each other out.” Leslie, a senior at Pomona High, joined the challenge with her mom to get back in shape following an injury.

Leslie Kimble and Lorie Kimble, participated in the Apex Aspire, Advance, Achieve Fitness Challenge as a mother, daughter team. SHANNA FORTIER

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Q&A with Bryan Wickoren, Adapted PE Teacher of the Year

education PE class, they are successful. That’s one model. Then there’s the collaborative model. I’ll come in and work side-by-side with the PE teacher and figure out how to best support those students so they are successful during their PE time. Maybe it’s changing the ball or the size of the racket. Or it’s changing the size and speed of the equipment. Or maybe it’s bringing in an adapted basketball hoop or a piece of equipment so the students in the wheelchair can participate. We’re looking at all the different curriculum areas throughout the year and making it so the child can be successful. We want to instill that lifetime physical activity. We all need to move and have fun so finding what that is for those students is the fun part of the job.

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What do you do in Jeffco Public Schools? I am the district’s adapted physical education coordinator and I also coordinate adapted athletic events. I work with all the Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deaf and Heard of Hearing and Significant Sport Needs programs elementary through high school. There are over 40 schools that I have and I go to 33 a week. On top of that I’m at the disposal of all 154 schools. There are quiet a few schools in Jeffco that don’t have a program but have one student who needs additional supports, so I go help the general education teacher.

What is adapted physical education? Adapted physical education is modifying and looking at the curriculum that teachers are teaching. We also then look at the standards for Colorado and how that can best be met through modification or accommodations so that the

Bryan Wickoren was named the Society of Health and Physical Educators 2019 Adapted PR Teacher of the Year. SHANNA FORTIER student can be successful in a general education PE class. I do small groups with students

and we work on what they are doing in class. It’s more of a direct service. We’re

trying to provide that extra time on-task so that when they go back to their general

How did you get to Jeffco schools? This is my 30th year in education and I still love getting up every day and going to work. It’s truly my passion — seeing the smiles on students faces. I’m originally from Fargo, North Dakota. I went SEE WICKOREN, P7

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to undergrad there. Then when I lived in California, I got my adapted PE specialist credential. I taught out there for 17 years. In 2006, I was hired by Jeffco Public Schools. We all have disabilities. Some are more pronounced than others. So my job is really focusing on that students’ ability and not their disability and asking them what they want to do and making sure they have a voice. I’ve coached at high school and college, but adapted physical education is more rewarding than anything I’ve done. I truly love working with the students. I know 30 years seems like a long time, but I just love it so much that I never dread going to work. What does it mean to be the Adapted PE Teacher of the Year? I was awarded the 2019 Society of

Health and Physical Educators Adapted PE Teacher of the Year. It’s very humbling. What I do is for the students. It’s not anything for me. Yes, it’s an honor, but it’s really about seeing their smiles. It’s when they come up and give you a high five. That’s what it’s truly about — those day-to-day relationships. I think the relationships that are developed are so important. Not just with the students, but with the staff at the schools — all the way from the office staff to the PE teachers to the paraeducators. We’re all one big team working together to help students. Why we’re in education is for the students. Specifically what I do is to provide that opportunity for them to be successful and then also to focus on what they can do. Just because a students is in a wheel chair, doesn’t mean they can’t do something. We’re all capable. I just love my job.

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Leaders in Jefferson County schools look at future programming options Housing, an art school and selling vacant property among brainstormed ideas BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Leaders in Jefferson County Public Schools gathered Dec. 19 during study session to discuss future programming options and opportunities through group dialog and brainstorming. Some problems to work through included a decline in overall district enrollment from 86,000 to 84,000 students, three uncertain school buildings, the proposed new Warren Tech South campus and the changing conditions in Edgewater, which affect Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School. “We have a longtime successful school at Jefferson,” said Jeffco schools Superintendent Jason Glass. `We want to make sure it remains a viable and strong option, but the neighborhoods around it are changing.” Some options brainstorming teams, which consisted of teachers, principals and cabinet leaders, came up with were looking at expanding career and

PROPERTIES FOR CONSIDERATION 581 Conference Place Formerly Free Horizon Montessori Building Options might include: Sell the building Innovation Center Teacher Training Student Creative Space Consider other school models for this site Zerger Elementary School Currently leased to Doral Academy Options might

include: Sell the building Continue the lease agreement Consider other school models for this site 20th and Hoyt Formerly Sobesky Academy and North Lakewood Elementary Options might include: Sell the building Rent/lease the space Expanded Warren Tech offerings Jeffco School of Art and Design

technical education courses as well as arts programing at Jefferson. Jefferson is located near the up-and-coming Sloan’s Lake neighborhood, which is becoming a hot real estate market and attracting higher income residents. “The key to Jefferson may be involving the community in those discussions,” said Board President Ron Mitchell.

The three properties up for consideration are at 581 Conference Place; the former Zerger Elementary School; and 20th and Hoyt. Two of these buildings stand vacant and one, is currently leased to Doral Academy charter school. Options discussed for these properties include selling the buildings, renting or leasing the space, creating a Jeffco School of Art and Design, expanding Warren Tech offerings, creating specialized centers for innovation, teacher training; an considering the sites for other school models. One of the more out-of-the-box solutions for the 20th and Hoyt site was to scrap it and create low-income housing for school employees. “I was fairly excited about the concept of building and providing housing for teachers,” Mitchell said after the brainstorm. “I think it’s worth consideration.” Glass told the board that they will be presented with firm proposals on what to move forward with in the new year. “Doing nothing is an option,” Glass said. “And it’s not a good one. The positive is that no time in any of our lives has Jeffco had the amount of resources available to do any of what we talked about today. But with 5A and 5B and the demand around programing, we have options.”

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VOICES There are only so many minutes in a day — 1,440 to be exact

nd the word for 2019 is … oh, never mind. The concept of choosing – or being chosen by – a word as a focus for the coming year has run its course for me. Rather than making New Year’s resolutions, for seven years I’ve followed the word-as-focus process with “alchemy,” “light,” “persistence,” “song,” “breathe,” “trust” and, last year, “can.” Some are nouns, some are verbs, and others such as “light” and “trust” can be either or both. But “(I) can” came slowly and grudgingly to me for 2018, and I haven’t reflected at all on how the word played out for me this year. In fact, I had to look back to my Feb. 8 column to even remember what it

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was. And in early December, as I was putting out my feelers for the 2019 word, I realized that I have no yearning for it anymore. Coincidentally, however, as I was seeking that 2019 word, I attended a faculty training for Andrea Doray instructors in the Young Writers Program at Lighthouse Writers Workshop. The training was inspiring, and I came away ever more jazzed to work with young writers. The gist of the training, though – as the program director predicted –

was life changing. Is that too bold a statement, do you think, that something such as six hours of training could change a person’s life? Or, perhaps, after all, it’s just a much simpler statement, a simpler outcome, to recognize that pretty much all of our learning and experiences and decision making changes the paths of our lives. For me, this bold and simple insight occurred in the context of always bringing positivity into the classroom, no matter what the traffic is like on the way in, or whether I have a cold, or how the class itself progresses. That’s when our facilitator noted that there are only 1,440 minutes in the day.

Basic math could have told me this, but I’ve never really given it any thought before. Think of it … just 1,440 minutes in a day. And so the question becomes, how are we spending these minutes? If we are annoyed by rush-hour traffic, in conflict with coworkers, irritated with the kids/spouses/ dogs, then how many minutes of joy, reflection and contentment are we giving away? For many of us, just turning on the news can rob us of those precious minutes, minutes spent in futility, perplexity, astonishment and sometimes wrath that could otherwise provide happiness. We have a saying in our house: SEE DORAY, P11

A look at the five priorities Arvada council had in 2018

I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Christmas kindness On Christmas Eve, my husband and I went to Malone’s for breakfast. When it was time to pay our server, we were told that another couple had treated not only us but two other tables in the restaurant! They swore the waitress to secrecy, so we were unable to thank them personally, as they had already left the restaurant. We want you to know, generous givers, that not only did you provide food for the body but also for the soul. In these times of political rancor, it is heartwarming to know that there are kindhearted souls among us. God bless you for your kindness! Polly Zetterman, Arvada

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Proposed heroin injection site in Denver Please, Denver — and the Colorado General Assembly, we don’t need another “Colorado first” with the proposed heroin injection site — surely soon to be followed by sites all over Denver, the suburbs, and Colorado. Enough is enough. Already we have all this marijuana in our midst. This is such a change in our touted lifestyle of clean, fresh, and healthy that Colorado’s reputation used to be. And now to the next debilitating embarrassment? The legislature will vote and the Governor will sign or veto. The black market is even more SEE LETTERS, P11

n the 2014-2019 Council Strategic Plan, City Council identified five priority areas on which the City should focus its efforts: Infrastructure; Safe Community; Vibrant Community and Neighborhoods; Growth and Economic Development; and Organizational and Service Effectiveness. Following are some of the many achievements for 2018 pertaining to these areas: On Nov. 6, voters approved Ballot Measure 3F to allow funding for two major transportation improvement projects, paving the way for solutions to traffic congestion along two east-west corridors. In May, the W. 72nd and Indiana intersection project broke ground and is on target to be completed summer of 2019, and the completion of the intersection at W. 55th and Kipling now provides ready access to Red Rocks Community College. Major milestones have been achieved toward the Jefferson Parkway project. Through partnerships with the school district and the Arvada Fire Protection District, we continue to achieve the goals set out in Arvada’s Fiber Master Plan. To date, 33 miles of conduit are in place — the infrastructure for future SMART City initiatives to connect

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role health and recreation play in the lives of Arvadans, I am pleased to report that trail segments have been added to Leyden Creek and Barbara Gulch trails. Arvada’s first buffered bike lanes are in place and two neighborhood parks were renovated. We also completed the renovation of the West Woods and Lake Arbor clubhouses; and through a partnership with the Apex Park and Recreation District, opened the Fitzmorris Recreation Center. Responding to citizen support for the arts, the city adopted the Arts and Culture Master Plan, ensuring we continue to be a thriving place where people can enjoy the arts. The city’s partnership with the nonprofit Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities also continues to thrive as the stage productions, gallery exhibits and educational programs received dozens of awards and acclaim this year. On the economic front, nearly 900 jobs were added this year to the Ar-

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Sometimes we need to stop in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy. Personally, I don’t define happiness as giddy gaiety but rather as contented fulfillment. Plus, happiness comes in all different sizes, colors and flavors … what makes me happy might bore you to tears. Ultimately, my life-changing insight was that – wherever we do find our happiness – we only have

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thriving, since “legalization” of marijuana; huge amounts of money gained indicates many users, many drivers, invitation to flouting the law, and many youth addicts for the future. We don’t need an open door to heroin and other drugs, which such sites would encourage. This is not the Colorado I want. This “experiment” for the moneyed interests, our being the launching pad for the country, is not serving us well. Costs have exceeded benefits. This isn’t simply an every four-year “vote the man out of office” situation. It is changing a lifestyle. Vote “No” to injection sites that will draw even more druggies and homeless to Denver and to the rest of us. Kudos to Kevin Flynn, the lone voice on Denver City Council, who dissented, and who felt, from what I can tell, that the interests of our population at large would be sacrificed for the interests of the heroin and other drug users’ habits. Barbara St. John, Wheat Ridge

vada workforce by new businesses in urban centers/corridors and targeted industries. We continue to support the development of commercial real estate and growth of industries, promoting diverse employment opportunities and a broad range of products and services for our residents. Additionally, we are about halfway through our Land Development Code Update Project that ensures future growth is consistent. Holding true to our mission “to provide superior services” to our community, city staff continue their journey to become a high-performing, highly efficient workforce using the Baldrige Performance Excellence Framework as a guide. In April, Arvada was named a “High Performing City” in an Equipt to Innovate national survey conducted by Governing magazine. When it comes to our budget, Arvadans can feel secure in the city’s financial stability: We maintain the very solid AAA financial rating, which reflects its strong and conservative financial management practices. In November, for the 34th year, the city’s Finance Department received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. We are proud of these accomplish-

so many minutes each day to appreciate it. I’m actually somewhat horrified to count up the number of minutes I give away to fear, to confusion, to disappointment. Thus, rather than a word for 2019, I have a quest instead: relish more minutes of happiness, and then put the rest away. Happy New Year to you! Andrea Doray is a writer who would actually like to spend some of her minutes getting more sleep. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

14 years of taxes for nothing Have you read the complaints about the Arvada/Wheat Ridge “G” Line being behind schedule? On Jan. 1 we will have been paying a regressive tax for this rail line for 14 years, not 2 years. Has anyone ridden the cho-choo? FasTracks was the warmed-over version of 1997 Guide-the-Ride, an update powered by 6-digit campaign contributions and no-bid contracts. Heard of “Pay-to-Play?” The 2004 ballot asked for $4.7 billion, a figure chosen as what voters would buy, with the real price-tag double that. Transportation professionals joined to oppose the scheme, but had no campaign money. FasTracksYes won. The public was saddled with a program offering slower transportation, half a percent congestion reduction lasting 5 months, added greenhouse gasses, ignored property rights... Is this a scam or merely the result of misguided intentions? Wouldn’t a little common sense dictate expansion of the proven bus rapid transit concept, at half the cost? Isn’t it time to recognize false promises and stop dumping big bucks down a rat-hole? Tom Graham, Arvada

ments and celebrate them enthusiastically; however, we are not without our challenges. Continued high levels of growth are challenging housing availability/affordability and the city’s infrastructure. Unfortunately, national challenges such as homelessness are affecting our community and require regional solutions which we are working on in collaboration with other local governments, nonprofit organizations and the faith community. And while the yet-to-open G Line continues to frustrate us all, we keep our eyes on the goal as we continue to pressure RTD and State and Federal regulatory authorities to safely finish the testing of the commuter rail line and begin public service. As your mayor, I assure you that we see the challenges before us and we will continue to rise to them. 2019 promises to be an exciting year in Arvada. During the city council annual retreat in January, council members will look to the future as we chart the course for our community in 2019 and begin discussion for the next decade beginning in 2020. In consideration of future direction, we

will review feedback provided in the Citizen Surveys, through Speak Up Arvada, and at events such as council meetings, neighborhood meetings, and open houses. Combined with the recommendations of our talented and experienced city staff who understand the intricacies of budget, work force, resources and partnerships, we will devise a strategy to navigate growth and change in a way that maintains what is integral to Arvada — the small town feel that has kept long-time residents here and brought new residents to us. On Jan. 8, your city council is holding an open house at Arvada City Hall to hear more about your vision for Arvada’s future. Come share your ideas. Together, we can keep Arvada strong and make our community even better. On behalf of the city council and the entire city organization, I wish you and your families a blessed holiday season and offer many well-wishes for the coming year. Marc Williams is the mayor of Arvada.

OBITUARIES LAGRONE

Christopher Joseph LaGrone March 28, 1977 - December 16, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Christopher Joseph LaGrone “Chris” announces the passing from this life of 41 years on December 16, 2018 in Cusco, Peru. Altitude sickness claimed his life as he prepared for a bucket list tour to Machu Picchu. Christopher was preceded in death by his Father, Mark LaGrone. Chris will be lovingly remembered by his Mother, Sherryl (Uhrich) LaGrone, by his sister, Aimee LaGrone Hestera,

brother-in-law Dan Hestera and his niece and nephew, Madelynn and Jack Hestera. Chris was born on March 28, 1977 in Denver. He attended Arvada schools and graduated from Arvada West HS in 1995. Chris earned a BS degree from Metropolitan State University in 2002. A memorial service will be held on January 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Three Trees Chapel, 13416 W Arbor Place, Littleton, CO.

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Helen J. VanAlstine Brown 10/14/1934 – 12/18/2018

Helen Jean VanAlstine Brown, 84, passed away in her home on December 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Nolan (2015), her son Kevin (2006), her beloved sisters Lois Dalstra (2012), Marjorie Lake, and her brothers Donald (2018), Lyle, Burt and Raymond VanAlstine. She is survived by her daughter Kimberly, her husband Roy Bloomer, granddaughters Katy Holmquist, Brooke Brown, Sierra Brown, and brother Elmer (Maxine) VanAlstine. Helen was born in Grant Center, Michigan to Bud M and Mary E (Thumser) VanAlstine. She met Nolan while working at the Pioneer Paper in Big Rapids, Michigan and they married when he returned from active military service in Germany. After Nolan graduated from law school at

the University of Michigan, they moved west with daughter Kimberly to Colorado to build their life. Kevin joined the family in 1964 and made it complete. Helen and Nolan loved doing things as a family and enjoyed camping and fishing in the mountains. Helen’s primary passion was always her family. She held a degree in Early Childhood Education, taught preschool, worked as a field researcher for the University of Michigan and spent many years volunteering for various charities. Helen was a strong, loving, caring, independent woman who will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held in the spring. For more details and/or to express condolences, please sign the online memorial at AspenMortuaries.com.

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SOLUTIONS Experts suggest ways to stick with plan instead of going off rails BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

eant to be proactive, healthy and good for one’s well-being, New Year’s resolutions can be daunting, challenging, and most of the time don’t last long. According to Business Insider, 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. In 2019, 41 percent of Coloradans want to save money and 27 percent want to travel. The two New Year’s resolutions topped the list in a survey conducted by Offers.com, an online marketplace that studies business trends. Next down the list were exercising more, getting a new job or hobby and finding love. Reasons for giving up on these goals vary from feeling overwhelmed to absence of a plan to lack of support. But with the right mindset and a few tips from health and wellness experts, goals for the New Year can be achieved. Give it time In an era of nonstop social media and virtual connectedness, instant gratification is oftentimes expected. That can be a roadblock when completing a New Year’s resolution, said Dru Connolly, who runs the fitness department at the Highlands Ranch Community Association.

TOP NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS IN COLORADO Offers.com, an online marketplace that offers coupons and specials for about 16,000 retailers and brands, tracks New Year’s resolutions trends across the country and by state. Here’s a look at how Colorado are expressing their resolve for 2019 based on survey results.

“It’s not something that’s going to happen quickly,” Connolly said. “It takes a while to make it part of your lifestyle.” She sees a surge in people exercising at HRCA’s four recreation centers in the first few weeks of the new year. Then the numbers tend to trickle off. It takes 21 days to form a habit, Connolly said. To fully adopt a lifestyle change takes about 60 days. Connolly encourages residents to stick with their exercise goals, even if it means starting with two to three workouts a week or a quick workout at home. The American Psychological Association has similar advice. Start small, the association says. If the goal is to exercise more, schedule three or four days a week at the gym instead of seven. If the goal is to eat healthier, replace dessert with something enjoyable like fruit, instead of attempting a restrictive diet. Plan accordingly Making a change isn’t easy. Mental Health America reports that 60 percent of people who achieve their New Year’s resolutions mess up at least once before succeeding. Heather Aardema, a national board certified health and wellness coach from Wheat Ridge, sees it in her practice. Recently, she had a client express concerns about losing weight with the

• 41 percent of people said their No.1 resolution is to save money. • 27 percent of people said travel. • 27 percent of people said exercise more or lose weight. • 17 percent said get a new job or hobby. • 12 percent said ﬁnd love. Source: Offers.com

upcoming holidays. Aardema has a list of tips to make New Year’s resolutions — or goals in general — less intimidating. “New Year’s resolutions can be tremendously powerful and life-changing,” she said, “if they are done right.” First, prepare for a goal by forming a strategic plan. Suddenly starting a starvation diet becomes hard really fast, Aardema said. She recommends taking a character strength survey at www.viacharacter. org. From there, an individual can develop a plan based on his or her strong qualities. Aardema’s strengths, for example, are zest, self-regulation and love. “I use those character strengths to overcome my challenges and hurdles,” she said. “Embrace your strengths when you’re taking on New Year’s resolution. After six months it gets easier, becomes more robotic — you no longer have to think about it.”

new year means exciting new opportunities, and Golden’s Miners Alley Playhouse is embracing new possibilities with its 2019 season. “I am always looking for great plays that are COMING helmed by great directors. I believe ATTRACTIONS that has been our formula for success at Miners Alley,” said artistic director Len Matheo. The season begins at Miners, 1224 Washington Ave., with a pair of Clarke Reader Pulitzer winners: “Lost in Yonkers,” written by the legendary Neil Simon, and Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town.” Tony award-winner and modern musical classic “Once” will be coming to the stage in the fall. Miners Alley will also be tackling contemporary society in a pair of premieres. The latest from Josh Hartwell, a favorite figure in the metro area’s theatrical scene, is making its world premiere at Miners. “Queen of Conspiracy” tells the story of Mae Brussell, a conspiracy theorist and radio host during the 1960s and 1970s. The play examines the influence of conspiracy-theory culture on modern America. Eric Coble’s “Fairfield” will make its regional premiere at the theater, and centers on Fairfield Elementary, a public school located in a diverse, liberal district. But when a young teacher’s misguided attempts at celebrating Black History Month take a hilariously dark turn, chaos erupts. And as is tradition, the season closes with Miners Alley’s hilarious adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.” “The 2018 season was our most celebrated season and we won more awards this past year than ever before,” Matheo said. “We expect 2019 to do just as well, if not better. We are on a roll, and it’s only going to get more exciting.” For tickets, call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersally.com.

Share with others Sharing New Year’s resolutions with a spouse, family member or friend holds a person accountable, Aardema said. “If you don’t tell people about your goals,” she said, “it makes it a lot easier to quit.”

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Otis Taylor at Dazzle Sometimes people forget how integral the blues are to nearly every American genre of music. Jazz, pop, rock, soul and hip-hop can all be traced back to this crucial form. Musicians today are still pulling from the blues, but few are keeping its spirit alive like Colorado-raised Otis Taylor.

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The 8,500 square-foot recreation center and pool, located at 6340 Independence St. adjacent to Fitzmorris Elementary School, represents a long-term partnership of three entities: the Apex Parks and Recreation District, the city of Arvada, and Jefferson County Public Schools. Arvada contributed over $3 million towards the facility, and Jeffco Public Schools shared the land to become an integral part of the Fitzmorris Elementary School campus. In October, Apex also celebrated updates to the Secrest Recreation Center. The site, 6820 W. 66th Ave., has been home to Apex for more than 50 years, and the new 21,512 square foot facility is the latest of many renovations and upgrades over the years. The new facility includes a small weight room, community/aerobics area, teen center, small gym, locker rooms and a warm water wellness pool. In November that center got another asset with the opening of a blood pressure kiosk, a joint effort of the American Heart Association, Lutheran Medical Center and Apex.

Arvada addresses homelessness, affordable housing Arvada participated in its first severe weather shelter season this year. The network is an extension of The Severe Weather Shelter Network, a Christian nonprofit working to help safeguard Jefferson County’s homeless residents. The model utilizes a network of churches that open their doors on a one-week rotation when the overnight temperature drops below 32 degrees with wet conditions and below 25 degrees with dry conditions. Arvada churches that donated their buildings for shelter space are Mile High Vinyard Arvada and The Rising Church in the Olde Town area, and Arvada Covenant Church, located on Ward Road in South Arvada. Arvada ran a short season for the first year and recently opened its s door again for this winter.

Heidi Reinhardt, 3, plays in the children’s pool at the Apex Park and Recreation District’s new Fitzmorris Recreation Center. SHANNA FORTIER The Point in Time count conducted in January recorded 577 people in Jefferson County living in a homeless situation. That’s almost 200 more people than the 2017 count recorded. An increased amount of residents experiencing homelessness is something all communities in Jefferson County and the surrounding areas have experienced over the last couple years. At a November forum, mayors were asked about the best solution for tackling the issues and whose responsibility it should be. Arvada Mayor Marc Williams Williams expressed concerns about the invisible homeless — people living in cars and couch surfing — and said that Arvada will be working with Wheat Ridge to determine if a transitional housing opportunity exists between the two cities. As part of a distribution of grants from Arvada Human Service, city council agreed to give funds to Jeffco Action Center for rental assistance and family stabilization programs. Fund were also given to Community Table and Family Tree, Inc. — both of which work with families experiencing homelessness. Addressing homelessness and affordable housing in Arvada both came up as top issues on the Speak Up Arvada community survey. City council began to examine the opportunity and need for affordable housing in Arvada at a December study session. The next step is to start a compre-

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Noelle Meyer, 4, hugs Zach Meyer. All three generations of the Meyer family can be seen helping out at the Arvada bakery. CAITLIN DANBORN Police chief finalists Link Strate and Ed Brady represented the Arvada Police Department at the groundbreaking of the Whisper Creek Police Station set to be completed in April 2019. SHANNA FORTIER

hensive market study for Arvada’s affordable housing needs. City gets new police chief, station Link Strate was named as Arvada’s new police chief in July. Strate has spent his entire 30-year career in Arvada. Former Arvada Police Chief Don Wick retired in December of 2017 sparking a nationwide search. However, the top two candidates were both members of the Arvada Police Department — Strate and Deputy Chief Ed Brady, who had been serving as interim chief of police since

Wick’s retirement. Arvada Police also broke ground on a new community police station in northwest Arvada. The Whisper Creek Police Community Station, also referred to as the Delta Sector police station, is now under construction following a formal groundbreaking held in June. Completion of the Whisper Creek Community Station is associated with the Arvada Police Department’s Sector Based Policing philosophy. Under this model, Arvada police officers are assigned to, and responsible for, specific areas of the city.

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“She Loves Me”: romantic comedy with touch of old-world innocence and elegance. Showing Jan. 4-20 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Presented by Performance Now. Call 303987-7845 or go to www.performancenow.org.

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Music from Time of War, 19141918: part of the Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel series. Concerts at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Main Stage Theatre at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call 720-898-7200 or go to www.arvadacenter.org. Schedule are “The Intimate Beethoven,” Wednesday, Jan. 9; “Chopin in Paris,” Wednesday, March 6; “Fascinatin’ Rhythms!” Wednesday, May 8. Coffee Concerts with Jeffrey Siegel: casual, one-hour shows that feature musical selections Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations series. Shows begin at 11 a.m. in the Main Stage Theatre at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call 720-898-7200 or go to http://arvadacenter.org/jeffreysiegel-coffee-concerts. Schedule: Wednesday, Jan. 9, “The Immortal Melodies of Franz Schubert”; Wednesday, March 6, “Childhood Enchantment”; Wednesday, May 8, “Bach to The Future.” Live Music: Michael Shainline and Roberta Holbrook: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Local artists playing acoustic music.

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Victim Outreach Incorporated offers opportunities to work directly with crime victims who have reported to law enforcement. Advocates offer support, information and resources in the immediate aftermath of trauma. For information about 2019 victim advocate training, or to submit an application, contact Nicole at 303-202-2196 or email victimoutreachinfo@gmail.com. DUG Grow a Garden: Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., is a Denver Urban Gardens site. Sign up for Grow a Garden through Jan. 31. Eligible participants can select up to ten seed packets and five two-packs of seedlings and attend gardening workshops. Ask a librarian for assistance. Program ensures that in-need individuals, families, seniors and groups have access to the necessary seeds, seedlings and education to grow a successful, productive vegetable garden and improve local food security for program participants. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www.

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Teen Time: Emoji Felt Pillows: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Use felt to make customized emoji pillows. Book Group & Author Visit: Helen Stark: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-2355275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Stark will discuss her Annie Collins Mystery series. Teen Writing Group: 4-5 p.m. Tues-

Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden. Research at local historical or genealogical societies can provide a wealth of information but sources may not be obvious. Nancy Young’s presentation, Research in Local Historical Archives, will provide a foundation for research addressing both the pitfalls to be avoided and the insights to be gained. Presented by Foothills Genealogical Society. Go to http://www.foothillsgenealogy.org. Exploring the Great Ideas: Idea of Quantity from the Syntopicon: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary. org. Meet new friends and keep your mind sharp as you explore fascinating philosophical topics together. Art Supply Sale: Jan. 27 to Feb. 22 at the Lakewood Arts Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Art books, paints, frames, craft supplies and all sorts of treasures will be for sale. Sale relies on donations. If you have art supplies you longer need, donate them to the gallery anytime between Jan. 26 and Feb. 15, during gallery hours (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday). Go to lakewoodarts.org or call 303-980-0625.

day, Jan. 8 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. Hang out with a writing-enthusiastic teens, share your work or listen to another. Canine Conversations: Brain Games: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. Jennifer Skiba of Namastay Training leads discussions about relationships with your pets. Olde Town Photographic Society: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Each session features a different discussion topic or brief workshop with time to share your images, ask questions, and give and receive feedback. Community Recreation Center Welcome: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-4259583 or go to www.apexprd.org. Discover the opportunities at the recreation center. Celebrate Senior Friday Club: noon to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan 11 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www. apexprd.org. Learn about the Friday Club’s opportunities: bridge, golf, mahjongg, pinochle, Hand and Foot, and more. Volunteer Open House: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at Majestic

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Memory Café: 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303235-5275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary. org. For people living with memory loss and their caregivers. Ongoing series presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. TOPS Open House: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at Community in Christ Lutheran Brethren Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Find out how you can Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Listen to a panel discussion from members as they share their weight loss journey. Questions encouraged. Call 720-244-2473. Alzheimer’s Support Group: 5:307:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Group specifically for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Led by Alzheimer’s Association trained facilitators. Proactive with Prediabetes: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 at Natural Grocers, 7745 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Prediabetes can be stopped. Several things can halt the progression. Join Jen Cavallaro, owner of Upward Spiral Fitness & Nutrition Coaching, for a discussion. Go to https://www.naturalgrocers. com/events/proactive-prediabetes. Food Pantry Agape Life Church distributes free food from 10-11 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month (weather permitting) at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. ALC provides this service to all qualifying Colorado residence. Call 303-4316481 to see if you qualify.

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Casey Coons: coach, mentor, motivator, hall-of-famer AWest athletic director inducted into Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As the athletic director at Arvada West, Casey Coons oversees about 20 sports programs — coaches, athletes and logistics. At 3 p.m. when may people are leaving the school, Coons’ says the athletic department is just getting started, preparing for a wide range of athletics practices and games on campus. But it isn’t all hard work. Coons said he believes three things are essential to be successful: good people, preparation and having fun. “If you have good people who are well prepared and enjoying what they do, you’ll be successful,” Coons said. “That’s what we had at Western (Colorado University), and what we have here at Arvada West. I think people forget about the fun. You’ve got to enjoy what you’re doing or it’s not going to work.” When it comes to success in sports, Coons has experience, going back to the mid 1970s. That history, and his continued role raising the next generation of student athletes in Arvada is what has earned him a spot in the Western Colorado University’s Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame — for the third time. “Coach Coons created a well-bonded defense and team mentality that focused on hard work, grit, and an unbreakable ideal that we always stood together, as a team,” Brent Tollar, former player, said in his nomination letter. “The only thing that mattered was the name on the front of the jersey. The very foundation that I believe Mountaineer Football stands for comes from someone like Casey Coons.” After playing at Lincoln High in Denver, Coons went on to play at Western University. As an offensive lineman for the Mountaineers, Coons was an All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Second Team selection and was named the 1980 RMAC Scholar Athlete. He also helped the Mountaineers to three conference titles and two NAIA Playoff appearances under Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame coach Bill Noxon. The 1976 team he played on was inducted into the Western Colorado University’s Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. Coons graduated from Western in 1980, but stayed in the game of football through coaching. After coaching stints at Black Hills State University and Western Oregon University, Coons made his way back to Gunnison as an offensive line coach and strength and conditioning coordinator for the Mountaineers in 1988 under Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame coach Duke Iverson. In 1991, Coons was promoted to Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator. That season, the Mountain-

Casey Coons is the athletic director at Arvada West High School. He was recently inducted into the Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame at Western Colorado University. SHANNA FORTIER eers went 10-2 and 7-0 in conference to win the first Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference title since Coons was playing in 1979. The Mountaineers also made the NAIA Playoff semifinals that season, defeating Carson Newman University 38-21 in Gunnison. Coons stayed at Western for the following three seasons, winning two more conference titles and making the NCAA Playoffs in both those championship seasons. From 1991-94, the Mountaineers had a 35-10 record. The 1991 Western football team is one of the most prolific squads in Mountaineer history leading the nation with 46.1 points per game while recording 357.4 passing and 552.1 yards of total offense per game. The team was induced into the hall of fame in 2015. Coons continued coaching and was head coach at Arvada West High School from 2002-11. The Wildcats racked up 74 wins and four Class 5A state semifinal appearances in that time. They were also 5A Academic State Champions twice. “I’m really proud of those teams,” Coons said of his state semifinal teams. “I’m proud we have three to five guys off those teams coaching now. That is big to me.” Coons moved into the athletic director position at A-West this year. “I love the school,” Coons said. “I love the kids. I love the community. It’s similar to what we had at Western. It’s a great group of people.” Coons’ 2018 induction into the Western sports hall of fame was his first as

Casey Coons coached Arvada West’s football program for a decade. The Wildcats racked up 74 wins and four Class 5A state semifinal appearances. PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

an individual. “I think that this time in particular, it really makes you think about the people that you surrounded yourself with,” Coons said. “That’s ultimately what makes a person successful.” Coons said that more importantly

than the games won are the many players he has seen go on to good careers and good colleges. One of those students is Brian Hatler, former Western football player and Arvada West football coach. Hatler now teaches and coaches high school football in Florida. “I’ve learned a lot form him,” Hatler said of Coons. “I’m a better teacher, coach and person for having known him. He’s a man of great integrity and I learned a lot about working hard. He’s just a good person all the way around.” Joel Bochow, another former player and fellow coach, praised Coons’ way of brining people together. “He got all us kids to believe in ourselves and do the right thing for a greater good, for a team,” Bochow said.“He always made it about the bigger cause and got people from all walks of life to come together for a common goal.” One thing significant that Bochow, who is now a special education teacher at Stott Elementary in Arvada, remembers is that Coons “always assisted and helped out with special needs students.” “I can’t think of a team under his watch that didn’t have an impacted student as a manager or some type of assistant,” Bochow said. “It’s been a good run,” Coons said. “Everywhere I’ve been I’ve met tremendous people and have been very lucky. It’s not a one person thing by any stretch. I’ve been fortunate to have good people around me.”

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A multi-talented musician skilled at guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and singing, Taylor has been recognized by Down Beat magazine, the Blues Music Awards and Premier Guitar magazine for his work over the years. And he’ll be kicking off 2019 by performing at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5 at Dazzle, 1512 Curtis St. in Denver. The concert is sure to be a rousing one, and you can purchase tickets at https://dazzledenver.com/events/otistaylor-band/. Count the beat with the CJRO at Arvada Denver has a long-running history with jazz, going back to the 1920s and 1930s when Five Points was known as the “Harlem of the West.” These days the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra is one of the premier groups keeping the music alive in the metro area, thanks to the dedication of passionate musicians and audiences. The CJRO will be heading to the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a tribute to the music of the Count Basie Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19. Basie’s orchestra was one of the most popular jazz groups of the swing era, and the CJRO will perform some of

ing,” the association says. And if support from a social circle isn’t doing the trick, a therapist or psychologist is another great option. Sometimes, a lifestyle change requires the help of a professional who is trained in areas of behavior or mental health, the American Psychological Association says. Health and wellness experts agree on one thing: quitting on a New Year’s resolution isn’t the answer. Though it may not be as simple as imagined, it’s possible to make a goal for 2019 last longer than one month. “Make it an endurance event,” Aardema said. “Believe that you’re worthy of getting there.” the group’s classics, like “One O’clock Jump,” “Splanky,” and “Flight of the Foo Birds.” Local favorite Robert Johnson will join the band for some vocal selections. Get your tickets at www. arvadacenter.org. See stories inspired by the typewriter There is just something special about typewriters. These machines have retained an air of romance, despite going out of regular use decades ago. People make documentaries and write books about them, and devoted fans still use them whenever they can. Typewriters also inspire artists, as the latest Stories on Stage collaboration with the Buntport Theater Company exhibits. “A Typewriter Revolution” will be hosted at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive in Denver. The show features members of Buntport Theater challenging our digital world with poems and stories written on, for and about the typewriter. Some of the pieces are written by members of the Denver metro area who entered their work in a selection process, and the results are both funny and thought-provoking. For more information and tickets, call 303-494-0523 or visit www.storiesonstage.org. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.

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Leslie Kimble, 17, said that circuit workouts were her favorite part of the challenge.

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Her goal is to play volleyball in college next year. “I went to sports medicine at Warren Tech last year and it really opened my eyes to how bad the world is getting with health in general,” Leslie said. “I think it’s really important that we are all healthy and in shape and eating the right things.” During the challenge, which included about 50 men and women, participants were split into small group for two-day a week workouts. The Kimble ladies were part of team Missions Slimpossible led by Apex trainer Holly Benson, which met on Mondays and Wednesday — one day at the Apex Center, the other at the Fitzmorris Recreation Center. “It’s nice to be able to see different gyms,” Lorie Kimble said. “It’s really helpful so you’re not a deer in the headlights when you go to a new gym for the first time.” They were also given exercises to complete on their own and bootcamp was held on Saturday mornings. “Bootcamp was awful — it kicked my butt,” Lorie Kimble said, after attending her first one in October. “But it was really good. I was sore for two days.” The accountability the group workouts brought is

something both Kimble ladies enjoyed. “The groups gave me motivation to do better,” Leslie said. Lorie also benefited from the exercise modifications Benson gave her to accommodate her high blood pressure. By the end of the challenge, Leslie’s boyfriend and Lorie’s other two daughters were joining in the workouts. “It really morphed into absolute family time,” Lorie Kimble said. “Then we would all go home and eat a healthy dinner. The follow-through affect of it was huge.” Kimble said the workouts

helped healthy lifestyle funnel into other parts of their lives. “I’ve been drinking so much more water,” Leslie Kimble said, adding that the challenge also affected how she looks at working out. The hardest part they said, was getting up and going. At the end of the challenge, Lorie had lost five inches. “I’m really happy,” she said. “I didn’t loose weight, but inches was more important to me than weight.” Lorie loved the challenge so much, that she hopes to do it again in the spring with her two younger daughters, ages 11 and 13.

“If you need help being held accountable, this is absolutely a program for you,” Kimble said. “Because it’s not just you anymore, you’re a team.”

Mother and daughter Lorie and Leslie Kimble, said the fitness challenge helped them bond. Battle ropes were one of Lorie Kimble’s most anticipated exercises during the 8-week challenge.

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