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Jeffco Schools address After a busy mental December, health needs SANTA TIME:
some Arvada “santas” had some fun unwinding P2 A NEW YEAR: Jeffco saw its share of celebration and sorrow in 2016 P4
The district continues partnership with Jefferson Center for Mental Health BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The need for mental health services for students is on the rise and Jefferson County Schools is continuing to expand its services. “People say kids can’t learn if they’re hungry or not sleeping, but kids can’t learn if they aren’t making responsible decisions or self-management either,” said Jon Widmier, director of human services for Jeffco Schools. “It’s acknowledging that kids are going to go through hard times, and giving them the skill to deal with that.” One way those needs are met are through a partnership with Jefferson Center for Mental Health. Fifty Jeffco schools currently have a JCMH prevention specialist, an in-house clinical mental health professional, or a combination of the two. The partnership started in 2010 with 18 schools. In November, the Jeffco Board of Education approved continuing the partnership. Last school year the district spent a little more than $500,000 through JCMH. This year, the amount is about $750,000 including $163,000 onetime funds that added nine positions. JCMH, a not-for-profit organization, helps cover some of the cost of the counselors that the school district uses, particularly for schools with a larger population of free and reduced lunch-qualified families. Those nine positions added were social and emotional learning specialists, which is where a SEE HEALTH, P6
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Santa pub crawl livens up Olde Town
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flurry of celebrants in Santa suits descended on Olde Town Arada on Dec. 23, for the 6th annual Santa Pub Crawl. A series of bars in Arvada participated, handing out punch cards for anyone wearing Santa regailia, or at least an ugly Christmas sweater. Folks that completed the pub crawl had a chance at prizes and giveaways at the end of the night.
Many participants in the Santa Pub Crawl got in the holiday spirit by dressing in various forms of Santa Claus, like these customers at New Image, on Friday, Dec. 23, in Olde Town Arvada. KEVIN M. SMITH Bartender Noel Carron serves drinks at Cheapskates during the Santa Pub Crawl on Friday, Dec. 23, in Olde Town Arvada. KEVIN M. SMITH
Patrons make their way to the next stop in the Santa Pub Crawl on Friday, Dec. 23, in Olde Town Arvada. There were 10 stops with door prizes at the end at Cheapskates. KEVIN M. SMITH
Miners Alley Playhouse Seeking Applicants for 2017 Boards and Commissions Vacancies Applications are being accepted for the following citizen boards and commissions in 2017 and you can now apply online: Arvada Festivals Commission Arvada Golf Advisory Committee Arvada Liquor Licensing Authority Arvada Sustainability Advisory Committee Building Code Advisory Board Design Review Advisory Committee Human Services Advisory Committee Planning Commission Police Pension Plan Board Transportation Advisory Committee Information about each board, as well as application details, can be found at Arvada.org/2017boards. Applications can be completed online using electronically submitted Google forms, or you may download, print and complete your application. You will need to complete one General Application and then complete the Supplemental Questions for up to three boards for which you wish to be considered. You may also include a short resume, although it is not required. Applications are due in the City Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 720-898-7550 with any questions.
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New name, changes at Olde Town Flower Shoppe BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
When Courtney Gregory and Diandra Dallagiacoma bought Fiori Di Flavio Flower Shoppe in Olde Town Arvada in June, they knew a name change was coming. “The story with Fiori Di Flavio is not our story,” Dallagiacoma said, adding that it was a personal story of the previous owners. On Dec. 5, the shop officially changed its name to Olde Town Flower Shoppe. “It was always the Olde Town Flower Shop in my mind,” Dallagiacoma said. “And now there is no confusion about what we do.”
IF YOU GO What: Olde Town Flower Shoppe (previously Fiori Di Flavio Flower Shoppe) Where: 7505 Grandview Ave., Unit B, Arvada Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday Contact: 303-424-3033 and www.oldetownflowers.com To honor the previous owners, the shop will feature a bouquet by the name Fiori Di Flavio. Both Gregory and Dallagiacoma,
Arvada residents, worked seasonally at the shop for the past four years during the busy seasons of Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day before purchasing it. “I’ve always wanted to own this particular shop and I thought they would never sell it,” Dallagiacoma said. The shop, which has been in opperaton for 13 years was previously owner by Patty Wood and her daughter Jennifer Graham. They sold the business because Graham moved to Oregon, to be closer to her daughter. The new owners have a flair for unique flower items in addition to traditional floral arrangements. Other changes have come in the six
months of new ownership, including the addition of gift shop items like chocolate, tea and tea accessories, local art, plants, candles, gift wrap, greeting cards and Spinster Sister products. The idea, Dallagiacoma said, was to create a one-stop shop. “It’s been really awesome,” Dallagiacoma said, “and we have had really good response to the gift items.” Looking into 2017, the new owners are preparing for a busy wedding season and the opening of the Gold Line commuter rail, which they hope will bring more foot traffic their way. The shop will also host plant and flower workshops in the new year.
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According to data from Redfin, as pub- of listings sold above their asking price, with lished last week by the Denver Business an average differential of 101.2%. .The mediJournal, our metro area has 10 of the 50 an days on market was 4, and 32% of homes most competitive neighborhoods in the coun- sold for cash. try. Four of them are in Aurora, REAL ESTATE The last Jeffco neighborhood to two are in Denver, and four of rank in the top 50 nationally was TODAY them are right here in Jefferson Bear Creek, at #42, with a mediCounty. an sale price of $225,000, up Competitiveness was deter17.4% from 2015. 64.7% of mined by looking at a combinahomes in this neighborhood sold tion of factors including the perabove listing price, with the avercentage of homes that sold age differential being 102.4%. above asking price, were on the Median days on market was 4, market less than a week, and and 18.8% were cash sales. that sold for cash and above If those median prices seem asking price. low, it’s because of the high numNationally, only Seattle and ber of condos and townhomes vs. Boston had more competitive By JIM SMITH, single family homes in those Realtor® neighborhoods. neighborhoods. The greatest inHighest rated in Jefferson County was the creases in sales prices due to competitive Lakeside community, ranked #8 nationally, bidding is in the lower price ranges populated where the median sale price was $370,000, primarily by condos and townhomes. an increase of 27.6% over 2015. 58.4% of These neighborhoods may have ranked listings sold above their listing price. The higher than Jefferson County as a whole, but average home sold for 102.1% of the asking Jeffco did pretty well itself and would probaprice. Median days on market was 6, and bly rank pretty highly nationwide if the data 32.3% of homes sold for cash. were compiled by county instead of neighNext highest, rated at #12 nationally, was borhood. the West Pleasantview neighborhood, just Countywide, the median days on market east of the City of Golden, where the median for Jeffco was 7 and the average home sold sales price was $350,000, 20.1% higher than for 100.4% of listing price. The median sale in 2015. 47.8% of homes sold above their price was $360,844, which was 12.8% above asking price, with an average differential of 2015. Countywide, 15% of the listings sold 102.3%. Median days on market was 6, and for cash. 38.5% of the homes sold for cash. For comparison purposes, here are the The next Jeffco neighborhood in the top 50 equivalent statistics for the City & County of nationwide was the Union Square section of Denver and for Aurora. Lakewood, rated #23 nationally. There the In Denver, the median days on market median sales price was only $194,500, but was 8 and the average home sold for 100% that was 18.8% higher than in 2015. 52.5% of listing price. The median sales price was
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Aurora outperformed Jeffco but only marginally and not in all metrics. This explains, perhaps why only two Denver neighborhoods — College View (#30) and Mar Lee (#40) — ranked in the top 50 competitive neighborhoods nationally, and Aurora had four neighborhoods in the top 50, as did Jeffco. The four Aurora neighborhoods which ranked among the most competitive nationally were Hoffman Town (#14), Highline Villages (#17), Horseshoe Park (#27), and Northwest Aurora (#38).
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BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Loss of a prominent community member, some controversy, lots of fun and fulfilling promises made Jefferson County headlines in 2016. Here is a reflection of some of the stories to look back on in this past year — and some things to look forward to in 2017.
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Joe Coors Jr. dies Not only Jefferson County, but also Colorado, lost a businessman, community member and man of faith on Sept. 15 when Joe Coors, Jr. died on at the age of 74. Coors is most known, perhaps, for his namesake. He was a fourth-generation descendant of the Coors family — the great-grandson of Adolph Coors, founder of the beer empire which began with a brewery in Golden in 1873. Coors had an extensive career with the family company, spanning from 1973 until he retired in 2000 at the age of 58. Coors was involved with a number of Colorado-based nonprofits and was known to be an avid golfer. Coors was born in Philadelphia in 1942, but moved to Golden in 1944 with his family. While attending college at the University of North Carolina, he
Joe Coors at a Republican candidate rally in October 2012 at Red Rocks Amphitheater. ANDY CARPENEAN met his wife Gail and they married in 1962. In 2012, Coors, a Republican, ran against U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Golden, for the 7th Congressional District of Colorado, but lost the race by more than 40,000 votes. He never ran again for office. Coors is survived by his wife Gail, their four children and nine grandchildren who reside across the Denvermetro area and Fort Collins. He is also
Sebastien Gratcofsky, 2 1/2, and his mother, Nicole, of Lakewood, right, help prepare their own lemonade with Nicole Stockton Aug. 12 at the 2016 Jeffco Fair & Festival. COURTESY PHOTO
survived by four siblings and their spouses and children, a great-uncle and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.
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A revamped county fair and festival Fair-goers had a new experience this year at the Jeffco
Fair & Festival, held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. For years prior, the county fair was organized and managed by an outside, all-volunteer nonprofit team. Although saying the group did a good job, Jefferson County commissioners SEE YEAR END, P5
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decided to hire a full-time fairgrounds events coordinator to ensure the fair’s success. Dexter Foxworth wasted no time focusing on a community-oriented fair when he assumed the position in October 2015. He organized three brainstorming sessions and an online survey. Along with long-time favorite attractions, such as a rodeo, bullfighting and 4-H events, the revamped fair in 2016 also featured a variety of interesting entertainment sprinkled among the grounds, vendors and lots of live music. It was a great event, Foxworth said in an interview after the fair. “I’m looking forward to continuing to work alongside community members on making this event a true Jeffco celebration each year.”
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Outdoor shooting range remains homeless After receiving input from hundreds of community members this year, the City of Arvada and Jefferson County decided to cease plans on developing an outdoor public shooting range in Arvada. The proposed location was on the Blunn/Pioneer property, which is located just east of State Highway 93 and south of 82nd Avenue. The land is owned by the City of Arvada. The outdoor shooting range would have been roughly six acres, located on the far northwest corner of the 1,600-acre property, which is primarily undeveloped. The decision not to move forward with the outdoor public shooting range came after the public voiced opinions at public meetings, completed online surveys and sent emails to Arvada City Council members, Jefferson County Commissioners and city and county staff. About 300 people attended a June 28 meeting, during which they participated in a live poll. Nearly 50 people spoke during a public comment portion. Speakers said they are not opposed to an outdoor shooting range in the county, but the Blunn/Pioneer property was not an appropriate location. They argued that safety concerns existed with neighborhoods and schools nearby and that the tranquility of the area would be disturbed. The county’s research shows Jeffco residents want an outdoor public
The Arvada Library has expanded its schedule of early literacy Story Times to allow more children to gain important pre-reading skills. STEVE HOSTETLER shooting range, and the county plans to continue working with stakeholders to identify an alternative site. For more information, visit http:// jeffco.us/bcc/board-programs/shooting-range/.
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Proposed rezoning near Dinosaur Ridge causes controversy Plans proposing a rezone in an area near Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison drew public attention last summer. The proposal provided for broader commercial development in the two properties affected. The first area is the northwest corner of C-470 and Alameda, which is 40.5 acres, and the other is the southeast corner of C-470 and Alameda, which is 30 acres. Both are in unincorporated Jeffco, and although the northwest corner is near Dinosaur Ridge Visitor’s Center, the center is not part of the rezoning proposal. Baseline Engineering, a company based in Jefferson County, submitted a pre-application on behalf of Three Dinos, LLC on Aug. 26. The pre-application is the initial step to help determine what, if any, county or local issues would arise, said Heather Gutherless, case manager for Jefferson County Planning and Zoning. Nothing is built on the two properties now. However, they’re zoned as a corridor district, which allows for a variety of commercial and light industrial uses including office buildings, retail and light manufacturing such as
banks, restaurants, medical supply/ drugstores and laboratories. If Three Dinos’ rezoning is approved, it would add several permitted uses — auto dealerships and higher-end retail and restaurant space. All of these businesses would require special use permits under the current zoning. Special use permits would require a public hearing unless the proposed rezoning is approved. Residents unhappy about the development plans started Dinosaur Ridge Neighbors to raise awareness and try to halt the development. The group has an online petition on www. change.org that objects to the rezone application. More than 21,000 people had electronically signed the petition as of Dec. 22. The proposal is scheduled to go before Jefferson County commissioners on Jan. 17.
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Library fulfills a year’s worth of promises In November 2015, voters approved a mill levy increase for the Jefferson County Public Library — and the library has been fulfilling its promises to provide a better and more accessible library for patrons. The increase in the mill levy will generate $8 million more for the library, which made four major
promises to its patrons: technology updates, restoration of hours, increasing books and materials and catching up on maintenance and refurbishing projects. The four promises, said the library’s are The library plans to address all of its initiatives within five years, but for 2016 the first priority was expanding library hours. As of April, hours the library is open each week had gone from 51 to 65 hours at the larger libraries. In June, $2.8 million was spent on new books and materials. With just these two priorities fulfilled, both in-person and website visits by patrons are up, executive director Pam Nissler said. That includes an 8 percent increase in program attendance and a 14 percent increase in circulation — books and materials that people are borrowing from the library. Another initiative the library has been working on throughout 2016 has been providing better access to new technology. Wifi hotspots have been added,and 150 computers have been updated, including 90 that are for patron use. The library is seeing some happy people, Nissler said. “People (have) noticed that their vote for the library mattered,” she said. “It’s exactly what we hoped would happen.”
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large emphasis is being placed. Social and emotional skills include self-management, self awareness, responsible decision-making and relationship skills. Widmier explained that these social emotional learning specialists, employed by JCMH, have a different role than the traditional school counselor, which focuses more on academics and career preparation. “It’s not just about academics anymore in school and we have to recognize that,” he said. “If we just teach academics then we’re leaving out a whole big part of students and their success.” The 33 elementary schools who have JCMH prevention specialists on campus at least one day a week are working toward equipping students with the social and emotional skills to thrive in everyday life. Those specialists go into class-
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and emotional regulation. JCMH also provides clinical therapists to 35 schools. “It’s very good work that schoolbased clinicians do,” said Amy Hanson, school services manager for JCMH. Clinical therapists handle everything from prevention to intervention. Unlike traditional schoolstaffed counselors, Hanson said the JCMH school therapists “have the honor and privilege of digging a little deeper.” Therapists work on traumas — little and big. Depression, anxiety, ADHD and adjustment to separation and divorce are some overall issues seen. Clinicians also work in partnership with the district around suicide risk assessments. “It’s not this big overwhelming piece of business,” Hanson said of the suicide risks. “But when it does happen, you want to make sure you have the right resources and people in place to keep everyone safe.” Jess Kelekian, a school-staffed counselor at Arvada K-8, said throughout her seven years at the school she has seen an increase in the need for mental health services for students. “I think that because kids and
adults are a little more willing to talk about it, we’re seeing a rise for need in mental health support,” Kelekian said. “When they have a barrier that gets in their way of learning, it makes it difficult for them to be successful. So mental health has become an important part of eduction.” Arvada K-8 also receives prevention and clinical services from JCMH. Most issues Kelekian sees students struggling with are things happening at home, such as divorce or separation, family members who have died or are in jail, family financial issues and health issues. “We have learned how to cope and manage throughout our day, but kids don’t always have those coping skills that allow them to process what it is they’re going through,” Kelekian said, adding that’s why there is an emphasis on social and emotional support. The biggest issue Kelekian sees students facing at school, however, is bullying — specifically cyberbullying. “With the bullying, we have talk of suicide,” Kelekian said. “It’s unfortunate, but at the same time, we have tools to be really preventative of those things.” Middle school is the most affeacted group of students for mental health needs in general. Widmier said. But there is a need to give kids coping skills as early as possible. The $33 million mill levy override — which voters rejected in November — would have been an ongoing increase to the district’s tax revenue allowing the hiring more mental health staff. Specifically, it would have ensured a full time mental health employee at every elementary school in the district. Currently, each school has a part-time employee. “That need doesn’t go away,” Widmier said. “It will continue to be an ask and as a district, we need to figure out how to do more with less and give those kids the skills the best we can. The question right now is how do we balance those needs with the other needs as a district when the funding stays the same.”
BULLYING THAT TARGETS MINORITIES ON RISE At Oberon Middle School in Arvada, which does not have Jefferson County Mental Health services, school counselor David Ruppert said he has seen a recent increase in bullying of certain groups of students. The Hispanic population is being approached and told they will be deported. LGBT kids have also been targeted more intensely. And there has been more disrespect toward female students, Ruppert said, adding that these are all increasing issues counselors and administration at his school have had to address. This is not just happening in Arvada, Jeffco or Colorado. Targeted bullying has been reported in schools accross the country in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidential election win. There have also been reports of the bullying and harassment of minorities after Trump’s victory in society at large.
Nearly 2,000 teachers surveyed by the Southern Poverty Law Center this spring reported that this year’s presidential campaign’s scorching words were having a “profoundly negative impact” on their students. More than half said they had seen an increase in bullying, harassment and intimidation of students whose race, religion or nationality had been targeted by political rhetoric. “Bullying is one thing, but when you have targeted bullying … students feel the impact of that,” Ruppert said. “We have students that have started to self-harm because they feel they don’t have a value. That piece is real. Sometimes we think the physical aspect is what we need to focus on, but the social and emotional piece of that are more powerful because those are long lasting and cause the emotional scar of how valuable am I, especially at this age.”
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NEWS IN A HURRY New exhibits at railroad museum The Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave. in Golden, has two new exhibits opening in its upper gallery on Jan. 7. To Market: Trains at the National Western Stockshow runs Jan. 7 to March 31. The exhibit examines the part railroads played in making the National Western Stock Show, which takes place in Denver annually, what it is today. Buffalo Bill: Trains and the Wild West runs from Jan. 7 to April 8. This exhibit highlights Buffalo Bill’s ties to the railroad. The museum is open 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. daily. For information on admission rates or to learn more about the Colorado Railroad Museum, visit www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org or call 303-279-4591. Candlelight vigil for Buffalo Bill To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Buffalo Bill’s death, the Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave, 987½ Lookout Mountain Road in Golden, will be offering free entry 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Jan. 10, with a public candlelight vigil beginning at 7 p.m. Because Lookout Mountain is frequently windy, instead of candles, attendees should bring a cell phone with a can-
dle or match app, a batteryoperated candle or a lantern. No flashlights. For more information, call 303-526-0744. To learn more about the Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave, visit www. buffalobill.org. Free legal advice on elder law Jefferson County is offering free legal advice concerning elder law or probate matters from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 13 in Room 2040 on the second floor of the Jefferson County Administration and Court Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. The service is offered to anybody who is not represented by a lawyer. Topics
include trusts, estates, wills including probate with and without a will, guardianships, conservatorships and powers of attorney. The event is on the second and fourth Fridays of every month, excluding holidays. People will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis and the clinic ends promptly at noon. Friday the 13th night hike Adult community members are invited to a Friday the 13th Night Hike, 7-8:30 p.m., Jan. 1,3 at Alderfer/Three Sisters Park, 30299 Buffalo Park Road in Evergreen. Meet the educator at the East Trailhead of the park.
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Participants must dress for nighttime winter weather. Bring water and snacks. A flashlight or headlamp is optional to light the way to the parking lot, but may not be needed during the hike. If the weather is hazardous or unsafe to drive, the program will be canceled. If a program is canceled, organizers will send an e-mail and/or call each registered participant. Notification of cancellation will also be on the event listing. For more information or to register, visit http://jeffco. us/open-space. People may also call 720-497-7600 or e-mail lmnc@jeffco.us with additional questions.
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VOICES Taking a look at the wonderful and daunting delights of a new year
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Michael Alcorn
h, the dawn of a new year. About time. 2016, adios! I know it’s fashionable to spend time and thought and energy on such occasions making a list of things we want to accomplish this year, to improve ourselves and make for a happier year. But, also, at this time, there are a lot of people sitting around, contemplating the life they’ve made, and looking for a new direction. Some are men and women, victims of the joy that was 2016, needing something to get them going; some are people just recognizing the ruts that they’ve fallen into, trying to shake things up in a positive way; and some are students, home on break, realizing that they
don’t know what direction they’re going, but recognizing that accumulating more and more debt without purpose is dumb. And, by the way, for that last group, don’t feel bad: I once heard, from a source that I trust, that seven is the most common number of times a student changes majors. Seven! Same source: more than 70 percent of students who enter college do not graduate within five years, if at all. In other words, you’re 20 — cut yourself some slack. You don’t have to have it all figured out yet. But for those other groups, in fact, for all of us, let me offer some cheap (like, free), unsolicited advice: Move forward. Megyn Kelly, the FoxNews host, the lady who
has gone from reporter to analyst to the highest-rated (and very well-paid) cable news host in the business, recently published a book called “Settle for More.” In it, she recounts a bit of her history: coming out of high school, she applied to journalism school (was turned down); coming out of college, she applied to Ivy League law schools (was turned down); at law school, she didn’t have the grades to make it on the Law Review, so she had to “write” her way on (that’s the hard way); once there, though, she worked up to become the editor of her Law Review, and that opened a lot of doors for her. The rest is, as they say, history. SEE ALCORN, P14
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Restored faith in humanity Two beautiful teenage girls rang my doorbell at 8:30 tonight! They had my cell phone/wallet with driver’s license, credit card and lots of valuable gift cards! They found it on the sidewalk by Marcos Pizza in Five Parks! Their parents cared enough about a total stranger to drive them 3 miles, find my house at night and bring it to me. Not one thing was missing! And I tried to give these two sweet girls a tip, but they declined saying they were “Happy to help”! I have restored faith in the goodness of people! If you
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read this, give yourself a hug and value teenagers, because there are some amazing ones! Thanks girls! Pam Deck, Arvada McMinimee has done good work Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Dan McMinimee has served the students and community quite well during his employment. He is involved in improving education and involving the students, staff and parents in the process. To fire him would be a spiteful act on the part of the present school board. Though the present “liber-
al” board may resent what was done by the “conservative” board, they should not shoot us in the foot by changing policy and staff that are working out and doing a good job. Bill Hineser, Arvada McMinimee an excellent superintendent Dan has certainly been a CEO managing our annual billion-dollar school operation beyond expectations, with what he has been given to work with. Taxpayers, parents and students alike hope he will remain here. Tom Graham, Arvada
Love your magnificence The sooner you can love and accept yourself as you are, the quicker you’ll grow and GUEST mature and start having a COLUMN lot of fun. You can’t give what you don’t have — this is just common sense. It stands to reason the more love you have for yourself the more you have Glenn Bott to give others. By loving yourself you become more positive and begin seeing life through a different lens. The famous quote “what you see depends on how you look” sums it all up. This is the power we have — complete control over how we perceive life. 2. Stop putting yourself down Don’t belittle yourself because you aren’t perfect and don’t know everything. Develop an open mind with a positive attitude and cultivate a sense of wonderment. Learn from your mistakes and accept them as part of life. Failure is a momentary snapshot in time. The only way to truly fail is to quit. Develop the attitude “that didn’t work, what to try now?” and move forward. Commit to your desired outcome and keep moving
forward until you achieve it. 3. Assume 100 percent responsibility No matter what happens, take credit for it. When you whine and blame, you give your power away and diminish yourself. Begin to make your own rules that work for you. Become the director of your life and be authentic in all you do. We’re all wired differently — what works for someone else may not work for you. Consider someone’s advice, determine if it fits with you and act accordingly. Throw out what doesn’t work or feel “right”. 4. Keeping everyone happy isn’t your job Talk about Mission Impossible! No matter what you do and how hard you try, someone will always find fault and be disappointed. Happiness is an inside job and once you figure this out it makes life so much easier. People are happy or sad, positive or negative all based on the story they’re telling themselves throughout the day. Attempting to keep everyone happy is a waste of your energy and deprives you of resources that could be used to make you happy! 5. Stay in the now This is all you have. You could die in any moment so quit fretting about things that happened or upcoming events. Your power exists in this moment — this is all you
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Graham cracker houses are fun project for little ones
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hen it is too cold to play outside, children especially enjoy being cozy while making art projects that are displayed inside. LIFELONG Graham cracker houses and villages LEARNING can be simple for Esther Macalady little hands or very elegant and complex for older ones. Collect small cartons of different sizes. Children’s school milk or coffee creamer cartons work well. You’ll also need a box of graham crackers, royal icing, and candy for decorations. Royal icing is the glue that holds the graham crackers to the small cartons, candy decorations, and to each other. Royal icing The icing recipe is two egg whites, two cups powdered sugar, and a
half-teaspoon cream of tartar to keep it looking creamy even though it is hard. Beat the egg whites and the cream of tartar with an electric mixer until the egg whites are stiff and form peaks. Children can hold their hands over yours to get the feel of mixing. Slowly add one cup of the powdered sugar and beat five minutes with the mixer. Scrape the bowl from time to time for good mixing. Add the second cup and beat until the mixture makes peaks again. If the icing doesn’t look thick enough, gradually add a little sugar as you mix the icing. If it is not moist enough, add a few drops of water until it is a creamy consistency. The size of the eggs varies and affects consistency. Building houses Transfer to a bowl and cover with a damp cloth or cover with a plastic wrap directly over the frosting and
add a plastic lid. Lift off the cover only when needed because icing will harden. Place the carton on the final display surface before constructing because it will not transfer well. Using a table knife, spread icing over one side of the outside of a small carton. Immediately cover with a graham cracker and press gently. Continue with the other sides and make a peaked roof. Use a cookie decorator bag or knife to fill in where the cracker edges meet. Use icing to add candies, doors, windows and other decorations. Esther Macalady is a former teacher who lives in Golden and participates in the Grandparents Teach Too writing group. For more learning tips see grandparentsteachtoo.blogspot.com the wnmufm.org/ podcasts and the website grandparentsteachtoo.org.
NEWS IN A HURRY AEDA appoints 2017 board The Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA) appointed its 2017 board officers: Dave Doherty with Piper Electric, president; Paul Heller with Sopheon Corp., past president; Jodi Thomas with FirstBank, vice president; and Alicia Svaldi with Faustson Tool, treasurer. AEDA also welcomed Mike McCarron with Lakeside Insurance Center to the board representing the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. AEDA also has new Retention Committee leadership: Mark Inboden with Utility Control & Equipment Corp., chair; and Lori Liepold with The Dough Source, vice chair. The committee appointed one new member: Kayla Arnesen with Community First Foundation.
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December 20, 2016 Rose Ann Raker, 73, of Arvada Colorado, formerly Rose Ann Conrady of Enid Oklahoma died Tuesday December 20th 2016 at University Hospital. http://www.aspenmortuaries.com/ Obituaries_and_Commemorations_665125.html GIESE
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Marjorie “Mardie” Van Arsdale passed away peacefully on December 23, 2016, at Covenant Village in Westminster. She had lived there for the past six months with her husband of 71 years, Wayne. She was 93. Mardie was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 3, 1923. Her parents Einar and Ruth Almdale were both of Norwegian descent. Living in Detroit and in nearby Grosse Point, she excelled at school, with honors that included winning the 1934 spelling bee sponsored by The Detroit News. She also began her study of piano, a skill which blossomed through her 60s. She attended Michigan State University, where she earned a B.S. degree. During World War II she met her future husband not long before he departed for the Pacific Theatre, where he captained B-24 bombers. They married shortly after his return, on November 3, 1945. Shortly thereafter, Mardie and Wayne moved to Denver. In 1953 they moved to Arvada, where
for the Jefferson County Health Department as a developmental screener for children. Following in her mother’s footsteps, she volunteered for the American Red Cross. She also was active in PEO and in activities of the church. Mardie joined the Arvada Presbyterian they lived in the same Church on December 23, home through mid-2016. 1956. She passed away The view of Mt. Evans from their back porch still exactly 60 years later to ranks, for many Arvadans, the day, on December 23, 2016. She is survived by as among the best Front Range vistas they’ve ever her husband Wayne; her son Peter (and his wife seen. Kathy); her daughters During her youth, Elise and Celia (and her Mardie enjoyed swimming, once crossing husband David); her grandchildren Sarah, Michigan’s Lake Orion Amy, Mark, Dylan, non-stop. With her and Matthew; and her husband and children, great-grandchildren she enjoyed camping, Sydney, Colin, and fishing, and crossPaul. Her service was country skiing. She took held at the Arvada pride in maintaining a Presbyterian Church, spotless home in Arvada 5592 Independence and a spotless cabin Street, Arvada, CO, near Fairplay. Her love 80002, at 10:00 a.m. on of the Colorado plains Friday, December 30, was balanced by her 2016. Burial will be at love of the Colorado the Arvada Cemetery at mountains. Some of 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, the mountain views reminded her of ancestral January 10, 2017. In lieu of flowers, contributions Norway. After her own can be made to: Arvada children left the nest, Presbyterian Church. she worked part-time
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Yogis hold tree pose in a Holy Yoga class led by Amber Jaworsky, of Highlands Ranch. “The exercises of yoga are designed to put pressure on the glandular systems of the body, thereby increasing efficiency and total body health,” said Jaworsky. PHOTO COURTESY OF AMBER JAWORSKY
‘Spiritual seekers’ Many turn to yoga for its meditative, spiritual and health benefits BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY
Amber Jaworsky recalls a recent Holy Yoga class she taught at Mountain View Church in Highlands Ranch. During her class, she quoted Proverbs 19:11. “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” When she taught a yoga class at CorePower Yoga, a secular studio, Jaworsky relayed a similar message without the religious context. “I want to talk with you today about being easily offended,” said Jaworsky, who teaches at the studio at Quebec Street and County Line Road in Centennial. “The reason I feel like this is even a noteworthy theme for our class is
that it’s something that absolutely robs us and keeps us stuck and small-minded.” Jaworsky, who has been practicing yoga for about 14 years, has found that yoga and her Christian faith complement each other. In certain settings she combines the two, other times she does not. But in all of her classes, she relays a deeper message. “I noticed that once your body is quiet, is still, then your mind kind of follows suit,” she said. “It stops spinning, being so agitated or focused on other things. All of a sudden your soul is open to receive and able to connect.” Yoga serves many different purposes for people, Jaworsky said, including managing stress, learning to relax, becoming more selfaware or becoming more God-aware. “Not all who come to their mats are seeking
SAY IT IN SANSKRIT, LANGUAGE OF YOGA Guru: a spiritual teacher
Ojas: vitality
Jnana: knowledge
Asana: seat
Mantra: mind instrument
Citta: mind
Namaste: I bow to you
Om: universal sound Source: Yoga Journal
a spiritual connection,”she said. “But I would say that most people that have adopted yoga into their lifestyle are `spiritual seekers.’” SEE YOGA, P13
THREE POSES FOR BEGINNERS AND WHAT THEY MEAN 1. Mountain pose: Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and reach up toward the sky with your fingers, palms facing inwards. What it means: According to LIVESTRONG, a nonprofit organization dedicated to healthy living, mountain pose translates into feeling strong and grounded. “A mountain might experience snow, wind, rain and heat, but it remains a mountain just the same,”
livestrong.com says. “In the same way, Mountain pose can help you work toward calmness and equilibrium even during tumultuous times.” 2. Child’s pose: Kneel on the floor with your torso resting on your thighs. Extend your arms in front of you, palms resting on the floor. What it means: Child’s pose is a resting pose that creates quiet tran-
quility. “Granting yourself the quiet time to be still allows your mind, heart and body to reintegrate, creating a sweet and satisfying wholeness,” Livestrong.com says. 3. Warrior pose: Step your feet wide apart, about 4 to 5 feet. Turn your right foot out 90 degrees, so your toes are pointing to the top of the mat. Bend your right knee over your right ankle. Pivot your left foot inwards at a 45-degree angle. Reach
out with both of your arms. What it means: Warrior pose helps physical strength and is a spiritual expression of the interior battles a person fights, according to livestrong.com. Warrior postures allow you to embody the idea of courage, bravery and strength, the website says. Sources: yogaoutlet.com, livestrong. com
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Here are some musical gems from recent months that you might have missed Well, 2016 has certainly been quite the year, hasn’t it? A year of surprises, both welcome and not, and that applies to music as much as anything else. It seemed like every other week we were treated to some long-awaited reClarke Reader lease, or a surprise album we never saw coming. Beyoncé, Kanye West, Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Radiohead, Metallica and Garth Brooks are just a few of the artists who dropped major releases for the first time in years. Whatever your genre of choice, there was almost constantly something to get excited about. But we also saw losses of major talents like David Bowie, Prince, Phife Dawg of Tribe Called Quest, Leon Redbone, Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire, and Sharon Jones. With so much happening, and so many major artists dominating the conversation, you would be forgiven for missing out on some lesser-known gems here and there. Just like the list I compiled for the first six months of the year, the only selection criteria was the albums had
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Yoga, the practice of breathing, meditation and distinctive body poses that challenge one’s flexibility, originated in ancient India more than 5,000 years ago. It has roots in Hinduism and Buddhism. The activity has become increasingly popular in past years, fitness experts say, because of its health advantages. Yoga Journal, an American media company devoted to yoga, says the activity boosts muscle strength and immunity, benefits posture, increases blood flow, improves balance, aids sleep and more. Aside from the physical benefits, yoga is a spiritual practice that tunes
to be released in the last six months — and none could be featured in my “Clarke’s album of the week” selections. To see my full top music-of-theyear list, check out my blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. American Football — “American Football (LP2)” It took 17 years for this emo flag bearer of a band to release its second album, but the work is as layered and lovely as its insta-classic debut. Those familiar with American Football’s first album will feel right at home, and new listeners will be welcomed by the band’s warm sonic approach, lilting guitar lines and melancholy lyrics. For those of us who find happy in the sad, this album is like a warm blanket. Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam — “I Had A Dream That You Were Mine” Leithauser is the former frontman of The Walkmen, and Rostam (better known as Rostam Batmanglij) is the former instrumentalist and producer for Vampire Weekend. Their pairing might appear odd, but together they created the year’s most old-fashioned and infectious pop album. Just check out the Doo Wop “shooby doobies” on “Rough Going,” the 1960s Bob Dylan folk on “You Ain’t That
into one’s inner self, according to mindbodygreen, a lifestyle media brand. “Sincere spiritual investigation is a journey to your center,” its website says. “Along the road, all of your attachments and aversions will be challenged.” This is the case for Wendy Crichton, a Highlands Ranch resident who has practiced yoga for more than 20 years. She describes her yoga practice as a “beautiful sort of chaotic and everchanging experience.” “I learn new things every single time I practice,” said Crichton, who also founded Young Yogis, a yoga program for children. “It makes my heart soar and smile. Sometimes it brings me close to tears and brings up some pretty painful stuff that I’ve tried to bury.” Crichton said religion and yoga are
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CLARKE’S TOP 10 SONGS OF 2016 1. “Fdt” feat. Nipsey Hussle - Still Brazy - YG 2. “Ultralight Beam” - The Life Of Pablo Kanye West 3. “Love Me Like That” feat. Carly Rae Jepsen - 55 - The Knocks
6. “In Bloom” - A Sailor’s Guide To Earth Sturgill Simpson 7. “Drunk Drivers / Killer Whales” - Teens of Denial - Car Seat Headrest 8. “Solo” - Blonde - Frank Ocean
4. “Paris” - i like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it - The 1975
9. “The Bride’s Dad” - I Had A Dream That You Were Mine - Hamilton Leithauser+rostam
5. “Juke Jam” feat. Justin Bieber & Towkio Coloring Book - Chance The Rapper
10. “Mothers Of The Sun” - IV - Black Mountain
Young Kid” and the Buddy Holly rock on “When The Truth Is …” Together Leithauser and Rostam created an album that feels perfectly of its time — and completely timeless. Oh, and “The Bride’s Dad” wins the award for the song to make me cry most.
really stand out is the way Taylor infuses this familiar music with the soul, funk and blues labels like Stax Records were putting out at the same time. There’s a little something for everyone in the music Taylor makes, and I highly recommend getting the album’s deluxe version, which comes with a whole second disc of material. “Heart Like A Levee” will swallow you up, and you’ll love every minute of it.
Hiss Golden Messenger — “Heart Like A Levee” Hiss Golden Messenger might seem like an odd name for the source of the best folk rock album of the year, but North Carolinian M.C. Taylor beautifully reincarnates the same kind of music coming from Laurel Canyon in the 1970s. What makes the album
two separate experiences for her. Her core belief of yoga is to bring her body, heart and mind together for an experience of wellness and wholeness, she said. “Throughout my 25 years of practice, it has changed for me profoundly, and where I am today is probably not where I’ll be in a few years,” she said. “Right now, my yoga is a non-dogmatic exploration of the best `me’ I can become.” Jaworsky knows that preaching a gospel message at her secular yoga studio wouldn’t be agreeable for everyone. She points out that in her experience, yoga and faith have complemented each other, which is why she also teaches yoga classes at a local church and leads women’s faith and fitness retreats in the mountains. “I feel like the platform of instructing yoga allows me to share my life and
Joyce Manor — “Cody” “Cody” is the kind of album you can play from start to finish on the way to SEE LINER NOTES, P24
love with yoga students in the secular community and faith community,” she said. “It’s a rich blessing for me and it fills my heart with joy to help people feel lighter from their burdens and more relaxed.”
TYPES OF YOGA Hatha: A sequence of poses, such as downward dog and mountain pose, suited for the beginner. Bikram: A set of 26 poses performed in a heated room. Vinyasa: A popular practice that moves quickly from pose to pose. Source: Fitness Magazine
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Nothing about that path is a straight line; nothing about that path followed the script. And, yet, it worked out. Because, I submit, she kept moving forward. Like I said above, you don’t have to have it all figured out, yet. The world comes at you from a lot of different directions, and, these days, it seems to come in waves, faster and faster all the time (like the Oakland Raiders’ pass rush). You may not have the script worked out in your head yet. Or your script may have been blown up and needs to be rewritten on the fly. Let me tell you something: That is OK. It happens to a lot of people.
What is not OK is settling for existence without purpose, doing what you’ve always done so that you can keep getting what you’ve always gotten. Imagine going through THAT script for the next 60 years. The point is this: 2017 is a blank slate. That is both wonderful … and daunting. If you think you have to fill in the whole picture in the next two minutes, you’ll never get anywhere. But, little by little, a chunk at a time, 30 minutes each day, always moving forward, you can start to create your masterpiece. Welcome to 2017! May this be the year you look back on as the one that started it all! Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com.
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Sherlock Holmes and the Jewel of Gallymoor: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6 and Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Dinner theater tickets and show-only tickets available. Call 303-4566772 for reservations and more information.
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Jefferson Symphony International Young Artists Competition: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Colorado Christian University, 9200 Ellsworth Ave., Lakewood. Top three finalists will perform. Tickets available at 303-2784237. The winner will perform Saturday, March 18. Go to http:// www.jeffsymphony.org/young_ artists for details.
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Warm Hearts Warm Babies: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 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 at 303-975-6394 or ColoKidz@aol. com or Jean Jones at 303-2396473. Items are donated. Bring a potluck dish, your machine, scissors, crochet hooks and knitting equipment. Close Encounters of Science and Art: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 14-18 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 7-14. Topics are Flesh on the Bones (build a dinosaur by using a skeleton model and clay); Paint Like a Caveman (learn about paleo animal art); and Snow What? (draw snowy owls, polar bears, arctic foxes and other wintery wildlife. Register at Arvada.org/ public-classes.
Take Control of Your Digital Afterlife: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden. Julie Miller, certified genealogist and National Genealogical Society fellow, leads program by the Foothills Genealogical Society. Go to http://www. foothillsgenealogy.org.
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Round Table Issues Breakfast Forum: 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at American Legion Wilmore-Richter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Main speaker is Jeff Shrader, Jefferson County sheriff. Learn about local projects and events. Open to the public. Contact 586-291-7351 for cost and other information. Art of Bragging for Authors: 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Colorado Auto Dealers Association, 190 E. Speer Blvd. Writers learn how to brag and how to use brag statements to increase books sales and build a reputation. Continental breakfast included. Contact Author U at www.authoru.org, info@ authoru.org, or 720-588-9838. Fur Coats and Cozy Caves: 10-10:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 3-6 years. Register at Arvada. org/public-classes. Adoption, Implantation of Human Embryos: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. “Playing God: Is Science Going Too Far?” features a filmed interview with Ron Stoddart, adoption attorney and embryo adoption advocate. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran. net. American Legion Post 161 Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Contact 586-291-7351 for cost and other information.
Philip Lutheran Church, 7531 S. Kendall Blvd., Littleton; call Tina at 303-797-7559. Explore Mythical Creatures Through Art: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Jan. 11 to March 15 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 3-6 years. Ages 6-14 years. Register at Arvada.org/publicclasses.
Girls in S.T.E.M. Contest: Open to girls in grades 5-8. Contest begins Jan. 5, with final presentations on Feb. 22 at the Golden Library. Winners will be honored at the International Women’s Day Luncheon on March 8. Individuals or groups of up to 4 may enter. Contact Stephanie Douglas at 303-235-5275 for details. Performance Now ‘Man of La Mancha’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, from Jan. 6-22 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. The misadventures of the mad Spaniard who imagines himself the knight Don Quixote. Tickets available at www. performancenow.org or by calling 303-987-7845.
Evergreen Players/Vintage Theatre presents “RFK: A Portrait of Robert Kennedy”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, from Jan. 13-22 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. One-man show focuses on last four years of Robert Kennedy’s life. Call 303-674-4934 or go to www.evergreenplayers.org.
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“Burn This”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays from Jan. 13 to Feb. 12 at the Edge Theater Company, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Additional show at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6; no performance on Sunday, Feb. 5 (Super Bowl Sunday). A shocking and beautiful story of grief and love. Adult themes; for mature audiences. Tickets available at www.theedgetheater.com or by calling 303-232-0363.
Mammals: Nose to Tail: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 and Thursday, Jan. 26, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 8 to adult. Two-part workshop covers most requirements for Boy Scout mammal study badge. Register at Arvada.org/publicclasses. Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge Lutefisk Dinner: 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at 6610 W. 14th St., Lakewood. RSVP by Jan. 7; event sells out quickly. Call 303-989-4496. Jeffco International Women’s Day Luncheon: March 8 at Denver West Marriott, 1717 Denver West Blvd., Golden. Keynote speaker is Dr. Tracy Camp, Colorado School of Mines. Tickets on sale starting Friday, Jan. 13. Sponsorships available. Go to http://www.ixpowerfoundation.org/current-projects/ march-8-women-s-day/. Great Influenza Topic of Book Club: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. Get the book now and read “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History” by John M. Barry; join the conversation of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters nonfiction book club. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128. Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance (across the street from Beau Jo’s restaurant). Contact Gertrude at 303-902-6794.
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Concordia Lutheran Church Blood Drive: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 7, at in Beil Fellowship Hall, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Contact Sue Darnell at 303-462-3816 or go to bonfils.org. Mile Hi Church Blood Drive: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Call the Bonfils Appointment Center at 800-365-0006 ext. 2 or go to www.bonfils.org. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays from Jan. 9 to Feb. 16 at PranaTonic Yoga and Wellness, 2600 East St., Golden. Call 303-2745733 or go to www.PranaTonic. com. Impact of Aging: The pace of population aging is increasing, and three demographic trends have brought the issue of aging to the world’s attention – the surge of births between 1946 and 1964, the increase in life expectancy and the declining birth rate after 1964. Jefferson County was ranked first in the state for having the most residents 65 and older. The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County to discuss statistics, impacts and strategies. Visit www.lwvjeffco.org. Meeting schedule: 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District, 317 S. Lookout Mountain Road, Golden; call Robin at 303674-1780. 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the Arvada Elks Lodge, 5700 Yukon St.; call Marcia at 303-422-6588. 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at St.
6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Jeffco LWV office, 1425 Brentwood St., Suite 7, Lakewood; call Teresa at 303-972-4238 (brown bag dinner optional). 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood; call Darlene at 303-238-8996. 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St., Lakewood; call Terri at 303-6166931. Golden Hill Blood Drive: 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 12600 W. Colfax Ave., Suite A130, Lakewood. Call the Bonfils Appointment Center at 800-365-0006 ext. 2 or go to www.bonfils.org. One Union Square Blood Drive: 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 143 Union Blvd., Suite 110, Lakewood. Call the Bonfils Appointment Center at 800-365-0006 ext. 2 or go to www.bonfils.org. Belmar Library Blood Drive: 1011:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Call the Bonfils Appointment Center at 800-3650006 ext. 2 or go to www.bonfils. org.
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Vanderhoof Elementary Kindergarten Registration: open from Jan. 9-31. Child must be 5 by Oct. 1 to start kindergarten. Register online at www.jeffcopublicschools. org/jeffcoconnect. Must provide copy of child’s birth certificate, copy of immunization records, proof of residence (a utility bill, etc.). Vanderhoof Elementary Choice Enrollment: Round 1 is open from Jan. 9-31. Students accepted on a space-available basis. Round one applications prioritized through a lottery process. Waiting lists will be created if needed. A separate application must be submitted for each child. Round 2 runs from Feb. 10 to Aug. 31. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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NEWS IN A HURRY Laurels for Lutheran For the second year, Lutheran Medical Center has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review for its care in women’s health specialties, by being listed in the 2016 Top 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Women’s Health Programs. Lutheran is one of just two Colorado hospitals on the list. The hospitals included on this list offer award-winning care to women in a variety of specialties, including gynecology, obstetrics, women-focused heart care and women-focused cancer care. Becker’s Hospital Review has published a version of this list since 2012. The Becker’s Hospital Review
editorial team selected hospitals for inclusion based on analysis of several ranking and award agencies, including national rankings and awards received from several institutions, including U.S. News & World Report national and regional rankings for gynecology, CareChex rankings for women’s health care, women’s health Healthgrades awards, Women’s Choice Award’s Best Breast Centers list and Baby-Friendly designation from BabyFriendly USA, the accrediting body for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in the U.S. Golden Beer Talks — injectable microbots The first Golden Beer Talks of the year will take place from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Windy Saddle Café, 1110 Washington Ave.
The speaker is Dr. Keith Neeves from Colorado School of Mines’ Chemical and Biological Engineering Department and the University of Colorado Denver’s Department of Pediatrics. The featured speaker starts at about 6:40 p.m. and a Q&A session will begin at about 7:15 p.m. The café closes at 8 p.m. The event is free to attend and no reservation is required. To learn more, visit www.goldenbeertalks.org. Managing debt seminar A seminar on managing debt will be 4-4:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at Coors Credit Union, 816 Washington Ave., in Golden. Topics of the seminar include how to manage debt and become more fi-
nancially sound. Beer and snacks will be served after the presentation. The seminar is free and open to the public — you do not need to have an account at the credit union to attend. No registration is necessary. To learn more about Coors Credit Union, visit www.coorscu.org. LWV hosts demographic discussions The League’s Applewood Unit will meet to discuss statistics, impacts and strategies to deal with the “Silver Tsunami” at six meetings around the county in January. The first meeting will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., in Lakewood. Call Darlene 303-238-8996 for more information. There will also be an evening meet-
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Lakewood’s 6-foot-4 forward Camilla Emsbo tries to get off a jump shot during an early season game against Arapahoe.
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In today’s high school basketball, players must be able to do it all BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
George Mikan started a trend in the 1950s that is rarely seen today at any level of basketball, including boys and girls high school action. Mikan, a 6-foot-10 center who dominated with his scoring, rebounding and shot-blocking skills, paved the way for other legendary players like Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton. Those players could govern play in the paint defensively and offensively with dunks, sky hooks and short, fall-away jumpers. They were back-to-the-basket players whose existence in modern basketball is limited because the game now demands that all players be able to handle the ball, rebound, play defense and hit mid-range and 3-point jumpers. In the NBA, superstars like Russell Westbrook and LeBron James epitomize this. “In today’s world, versatility is premium,” Highlands Ranch boys coach Mike Gibbs said. “Unless you are a true point guard because everybody has a spot on their team for a point
guard.” Jake Belknapp is a 6-8 senior who is listed as a center, forward and power forward for Mountain Vista’s fast-paced boys team. “You can’t just play one position,” Belknapp said. “Like if you’re a post player and just score inside or if you’re just a shooter. You have to have an allaround game.” Lakewood’s girls team has junior twin sisters Camilla and Kira Emsbo, who are both 6-4 forwards. “We know when we get to college there will be girls as tall and even taller than we are, so we have to work to be better allaround players both on defense and offense,” Camill said. “My sister and I have been working to improve our outside shooting. Personally, I like taking outside shots and it is fun to shoot 3-pointers.” For most high school teams, boys and girls, there are no budding Mikans or Chamberlains. “In high school, the back-tothe basket guy is sort of obsolete,” said Skyview High School boys coach Paul Barringer. “Being a hybrid, that’s what it’s coming to.” Mountain Vista girls coach Mike Willahan is trying to develop his players into that hybrid mold. “I want my bigs to be able to shoot from the outside and handle the ball,” he said. “I
want our guards to be able to go post up and score and I want our bigs to be able to square up and go to the basket, run the floor and things like that.” Lakewood girls coach Chris Poisson said most coaches would love to have a slew of versatile players. “Anything that makes your team harder to guard helps your chances in being successful,” Poisson said. Even if a team wants a traditional, post-playing center, it takes luck to land one, Arapahoe girls coach Jerry Knafelc said. “They are not a commodity that grows on trees,” he said. “In girls basketball, finding somebody that can just hunker down and play and be really strong in the post — those are kind of like four-leaf clovers. “If your post players can’t handle the ball, that’s a liability. You used to have those lumbering posts that never touched the ball until somebody threw it to them at the block. Now they are expected to handle the ball.” That versatility is also valuable in the boys game. “We have a lot of 6-3, 6-4 kids,” Ponderosa boys coach Steve Ketchum said. “They can handle the ball on the perimeter, they can shoot the 3, but also go inside and post up and guard somebody a little smaller than them as well, and that is very advantageous.”
Magness Arena at the University of Denver will host this spring’s Colorado High School State Hockey semifinals and finals. According to CHSAANow.com, the Final Four will move from the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland to Magness as part of an agreement between the Colorado High School Activities Association and the Colorado Avalanche. The semifinals this year will be held on March 3 with the championship game set for March 6, and all three games will be hosted by the Avalanche. Hockey semifinals and finals were hosted by DU in 2012 and 2014 at Magness, which has a seating capacity of 6,026 fans. The semifinals and title game could move to the 18,007-seat Pepsi Center, home of the Denver Nuggets and Avalanche, starting for the 2017-18 season if dates become available. If dates are booked by the professional teams, DU would continue to host the final three games of the prep hockey season.
Arvada prep sports Boys Basketball Arvada West vs. conference opponent Dakota Ridge — 1 p.m., Jan. 7, at Dakota Ridge. Faith Christian vs. non-conference opponent The Pinnacle — 7 p.m., Jan. 7, at Faith Christian. Arvada vs. non-conference opponent The Academy — 7 p.m., Jan. 7, at Arvada High School. Faith Christian vs. conference opponent Kent Denver — 7 p.m., Jan. 11, at Kent. Pomona vs. Ralston Valley conference game — 7 p.m., Jan. 11, at Pomona. Girls Basketball Faith Christian vs. conference opponent Kent Denver — 7 p.m., Jan. 11, at Faith Christian. Arvada West vs. conference opponent Dakota Ridge — 1 p.m., Jan. 7, at A-West High School. Arvada vs. conference opponent Skyview — 7 p.m., Jan. 10., at Arvada. Pomona vs. Ralston Valley conference game — 7 p.m., Jan. 11, at Ralston Valley. Swimming Girls Varsity Invitational featuring Arvada West, Pomona and Ralston Valley — 11 a.m., Jan. 7, at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center.
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Veterans find flexibility in recovery from trauma St. Anthony to host yoga for veterans classes BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
For veterans suffering from PostTraumatic Stress Disorder after serving abroad, it can seem sometimes like nothing helps. But Rick Beaver, a Vietnam veteran, has found a surprising balm for some symptoms of PTSD. “Yoga is a good way for everyone to calm down, and that includes veterans,” Beaver said. As the manager of Denver’s People House’s Veteran Reintegration Program, Beaver has experience with helping veterans. “Especially for people who have anxieties as a result of PTSD, yoga is one of the best things veterans can do by themselves.”
Kathryn Bottinelli, a registered nurse at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood and a yoga instructor, has also found yoga to be a significant benefit for veterans. “So many veterans are coming back and dealing with this issue,” she said. “My hope is, with yoga as a tool, veterans are able to get back in the community.” Because of the exercise’s many mental and physical advantages, she will be hosting a free Mindful Yoga Therapy for Veterans class for one hour every week for 12 weeks beginning on Jan. 25 at St. Anthony’s Lakewood location, 11600 W. 2nd Place. The class runs 4-5:15 p.m. in conference room F on the first floor. A mat can be provided if necessary for free, and students will receive a workbook they can use at home. The class is supported by the Give Back Yoga Foundation. The Mindful Yoga Therapy program is clinically proven and designed to
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help veterans manage symptoms of PTSD. As Beaver explained it, the program focuses on asana (postures) that build strength and pranayama (breathing) and meditation. “All of the poses were carefully selected to make veterans more mindful and meditative,” he said. “A careful routine of poses and breathing can be really beneficial.” It’s not just the poses and meditation that make Bottinelli’s approach to working with veterans unique. She comes from a military family, and has taken classes as part of her certification on military culture and language to help her connect with students. “The class is for veterans only, and I try to keep it small — usually between four and eight students,” she said. “At the start of the class, we talk about their experiences, what things they would like help on.” Bottinelli’s father served in World
“My hope is, with yoga as a tool, veterans are able to get back in the community.” Kathryn Bottinelli Registered nurse at St. Anthony Hospital War II, and her grandfather fought in World War I, which partly inspired her dedication to working with veterans. “They have given so much to our country in their sacrifices and service,” she said. “I want to help them heal.”
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Annual cowboy poet event ambling into Golden
“Preserving the History and Tradition,” they say, is the purpose of The Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Twenty-eight years ago a group of theater and history fans decided to celebrate a particularly Western American tradition with a weekend focused on cowboy heritage, as remembered in words and music — and storytelling. The earliest performances were held at the Arvada Center. Then the event moved around a bit before finding its current, hopefully permanent, home at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, where it will run from Jan. 19 through Jan. 22 with the theme “Where the West Lives — Golden, Colorado.” There will be three evening performances, two full days of theme sessions and a final-day Sunday matinee featuring a cast of cowboy poets and
The Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering will be held Jan. 19-22 in Golden, primarily at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. See schedule in story. Tickets are for individual events or as a weekend pass, available at ColoradoCowboyGathering.com or call 888-718-4253. musicians from the American West, Canada and Australia, according to publicist Jerry Cunningham. The tradition of cowboy poetry developed on cattle drives and at ranches, where workers would gather around a campfire at night and entertain themselves and each other with folk songs and stories — sometimes tall tales about adventures. Performers this year include Floyd Beard, Jon Chandler, Doc Mehl, D.W. Groethe, Kristyn Harris, Suzie Knight, Liz Masterson and more. The gathering begins on the evening of Jan. 19, with a members-only “meet and greet” reception and sampler showcase at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. On the remaining three days, activities move to the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, which has a large amount of free parking. (710 10th St., Golden.)
CINCH MAKING CLASS AND LINE UP OF PERFORMERS AT THE GATHERING Pop Wagner’s cinch-making class:
2017 Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering performers: Floyd Beard
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• Jan. 20 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Themed Daytime Sessions with numerous performers 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Campfire Cooking Lunch 7:30 p.m. — Jon Chandler will host a program that includes Rodney Nelson, Kristyn Harris, D.W. Groethe, Doris Daley, Jill Jones and Friends. • Jan. 21 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Themed Daytime Sessions 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Campfire Cooking Lunch 7:30 p.m. — Pop Wagner with Skip Gorman, Yvonne Hollenbeck, Richard Elloyan and Steve Wade, Carol Heuchan and the Flying W Wranglers • Jan. 22 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Doc Mehl with Floyd Beard, Susie Knight, Yampa Valley Boys, Liz Masterson and Gary McMahan in matinee show
Cowboy poet/singer Floyd Beard will perform at the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Golden. PHOTO BY VALERIE BEARD Tickets are available as a weekend pass or for individual events: ColoradoCowboyGathering.com.
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Jon Chandler Doris Daley Richard Elloyan & Steve Wade Skip Gorman D.W. Groethe Kristyn Harris Carol Heuchan Yvonne Hollenbeck Jill Jones & Friends Susie Knight Liz Mastersnon Gary McMahan Al “Doc” Mehl Rod Nelson Mark Gardner & Rex Rideout Yampa Valley Boys Pop Wagner Flying W Wranglers
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Cowgirl entertainer Susie Knight will perform at the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Golden.
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“Blank Face LP.” At times it’s funny, menacing, paranoid and touching, and handily establishes Q as one of his generation’s best rappers. Put it on, turn it up and ride out. Usher — “Hard II Love” Usher has been making silky R&B music for so long that it can be easy to take him for granted. Listeners shouldn’t, and no one should write off this album, which is easily one of the best R&B albums of the year. The album finds Usher working with big contemporary names like Metro Boomin and PartyNextDoor, and going in new directions sounds great on him. “Crush” is an infectious stunner, the nearly nine-minute “Tell Me” finds the veteran flexing in new ways, and his voice remains rich as ever on “Hard II Love.” In a year where we lost so many talents, it’s important to cherish those we still have. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he is ready for 2016 to end already. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot. com. And share your favorite music of the year at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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