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Inpatient Diabetes Educator for St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood.
I always had an interest in food and nutrition so I first majored in food science, and then I was a nutritionist mayor for my master’s degree at Rutgers University. I came from New Jersey to Colorado to be with my children. I was a dietician, and I did work with different populations, but once I found diabetes education, it seemed more interesting and exciting to me. That is why I now work as an Inpa-
tient Diabetes Educator for St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood. Life at St. Anthony Hospital We don’t have a lot of people in smaller hospitals that are diabetes educators. I’m seeing patients before they leave here so that we can get them on the right track to fully understand diabetes. My job is to assist people with diabetes and to help them manage the disease. I also work with patients to help them form healthier habits into their lifestyle. I’m try to encourage people to understand that diabetes is important. I try to emphasize with patients, and I never blame them for having the disease. Diabetes is really complicated. It impacts everything you do every day. I think another important aspect of diabetes is the fact that there is a big
psychological part to a diagnosis of it. It’s very emotional, because you’re kind of grieving. You’re grieving the life you had before being diagnosed with Diabetes. A passion for diabetes education If I didn’t find this rewarding, I wouldn’t be doing it. I like focusing on one disease and being an expert in that. I also think that it’s a good feeling when you get through to people when you are educating them about diabetes. You never know enough about diabetes. We’re at the forefront of technology and so many new medications and changes. There is so much out there for people. If you have a suggestion for someone to interview for My Name Is... contact Joseph Rios at jrios@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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Light industrial proposed for Golden Overlook Visual impact and traffic among neighbor’s concerns BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The latest idea for what could be developed on a parcel of land known as the Golden Overlook, to build self storage some light industrial/commercial space, was presented to the community on Dec. 18. And with this new proposal comes many of the same concerns and questions, as with all the proposals that came before it. “Our communities have kept an opened mind about all kinds of proposals that have been discussed during the last 20 years,” said Marie Williams, an area resident and board member for Open Space Golden Ltd., an organization that represents a few hundred families residing in Golden Heights, Golden Hills and surrounding neighborhoods. “Developers have tried to develop this land for more than 20 years, but every one of those efforts has failed. I think that tells us that the market has
spoken on the economics and logic of developing this land.” The property known as the Golden Overlook is located, approximately, between a residential neighborhood and the C-470 and I-70 exit, on the east if travelling southbound on C-470 out of Golden. It consists of 22.4 acres, and about half of that can be built on. It is currently zoned residential and is platted for 92 single-household lots. The proposal at hand asks to rezone the property to lower-impact commercial uses. With this rezone, the applicant is proposing two “use areas” within the site, the documents state. According to the documents, Use Area A would be “open space and landscape uses to provide a physical and visual buffer between Use Area B and the existing residential homes to the east of the site.” “Use Area B is proposed to allow two primary uses — self-storage facilities, and light industrial/commercial flex space,” the documents state. This flex space is imagined to be “small, condominium units to be SEE OUTLOOK, P3
The green section indicates the portion of the property proposed to become a self storage facility and light industrial/commercial. The Red strip of land is proposed to be used as greenspace, acting as a buffer between the new uses and existing residential houses. MAP BY CHRISTY STEADMAN
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used for professional offices; small businesses with indoor warehousing; studios such as photographic, art and culinary; custom manufacturing; and similar.” The condominiums would be owned, not rented. “We want to put this use in front of you as a first step,” said Allison Wenlund, an associate at Norris Design, the hired consultant representing the property owner, to the crowd of at least 100 people attending the Dec. 18 meeting at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The rezone process would first go
before Golden’s Planning Commission, which will give its recommendation, for or against, to the Golden City Council, which will make the decision. If the property is rezoned, the actual site plan would also require planning commission approval. The proposal must follow all city regulations and codes. For example, a traffic impact study must show that the proposed development would not make traffic worse than if the zoning would stay the same and 92 households were built. Likewise, the land’s current zoning restricts buildings to a maximum height of 30 feet, a restriction that the developers are not currently seeking to change, Wenlund said. Back in April of this year the
developers discussed a proposal to build an off-road/recreational vehicle dealership on the site. That is no longer on the table, Wenlund said, adding the current proposal would limit traffic impacts and light and noise pollution more. “We know we need some level of community support to get this approved,” Wenlund said. “We’ve continued to tailor the proposed uses to limit the adverse impacts as much as possible.” Still, neighbors and the Open Space Golden Ltd. group argue that the development, and the influx of traffic it would bring to the area, poses a danger to neighborhood children and families. Specifically, “Fourth Avenue is the only way in
and out,” one meeting attendee said, and another added that “the road by the park is very narrow and is constrained by the park on one side and I-70 on the other, and thus cannot be widened, unless some of the park is destroyed.” Another concern is the physical location of the Golden Overlook land. “It is open-space-quality land that is the visual gateway to the city of Golden. This land is virtually the first piece of Golden that millions of people see each year when they approach the city from the south,” Williams said. “We have endured threat after threat of inappropriate development of this land for two decades now. People are tired of worrying about what the next threat will be.”
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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.
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Take a look back at 2018 in Lakewood
Here are four key moments that happened last year
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Federal Center land still up for grabs In 2017, 59 undeveloped acres near the Federal Center in Lakewood were listed for sale in an online auction. The land is owned by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), therefore, the sale is controlled by the government. In July of that year, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless filed an injunction against the GSA, with hope that the property could be used for homeless services - something that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development found to be feasible. At the beginning of 2018, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved a plan from the coalition which allowed for it to supply financing and operational plans for a $120 million housing service for the homeless at the Federal Center land. The Coalition’s project application was denied by HHS, because the HHS found that “many aspects of the submitted financial plan are either incomplete or speculative.” The coalition tried to stop the sale, and force the HHS to give the group a chance to amend its proposal for reconsideration, but in June, the U.S. District Court of Colorado ruled against the restraining order request, and the land at the Denver Federal Center remains up for grabs.
It seems like every week, there is a significant event happening in Lakewood. Looking back at 2018, this year was no different. Take a glimpse back at this past year and read about four key events that happened in your community.
Jack Phillips working in his bakery in Lakewood. JOSEPH RIOS Baker Jack Phillips back in court again Back in 2012, Jack Phillips, the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, refused to make a custom cake for the same-sex wedding of Charlie Craig and David Mullins. Phillips says making the cake would’ve gone against his religious beliefs. On June 4, the Supreme Court voted 7-2 ruling in Phillips’ favor. Phillips name wouldn’t stay out of the spotlight for long though. In June 2017, Autumn Scardina called Masterpiece Cakeshop asking for a custom cake that was meant to symbolize her transition from male to female. Phillips denied the request, citing his religious beliefs again, and in June, the Colorado Civil Rights Commission found that there was probable cause that Masterpiece Cakeshop violated state law by denying Scardina’s request. In August, Phillips sued Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and state civil rights officials, asking Colorado officials to stop punishing Phillips for declining to create cake messages that violate his faith. The court case is ongoing. “Jack shouldn’t have to fear government hostility when he opens his shop for business each day. We’re asking the court to put a stop to that,” Jim
Tabor vote goes to residents Due to the 2017 hailstorm, Lakewood had additional revenue, and the constitutional amendment TABOR restricts the amount of income and spending the city can engage in. It requires residents to vote on what they want to do with that additional revenue, known as TABOR limits. Lakewood voters had an ultimatum this past election season - the TABOR limits that amounted to $12.5 million could be returned to property owners, or they money could go to projects that the city identified as community needs. This past election season, Lakewood voters overwhelmingly said yes to a special ballot question that will allow the city to keep TABOR limits through Dec. 31, 2025. The money will go toward things like additional police agents and vehicles, park improvements and other projects like sidewalks, traffic signals and turn lanes.
West Colfax Legend Award winners Maddie Nichols and Joe Margotte cut a rug during the corridor’s annual luncheon event on April 27. Margotte presented Nichols with her legend award earlier in the event. Clarke Reader Tina Stuckey, Mean Street Ministry’s shelter coordinator, plays with two children staying the night at the shelter on Jan. 29. Families are the only ones allowed to stay at the Lakewood shelter. CLARKE READER the medical device factory took steps to reduce its emissions, despite not exceeding permitted emissions. In December, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released its community risk assessment and found that ethylene oxide levels were not significantly higher than baseline readings for the area. Terumo BCT uses ethylene oxide to sterilize medical devices. Ethylene oxide may be linked to Hodgkin’s lymphoma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple myeloma, breast and lymphocytic leukemia cancers.
Terumo BCT, with 2,500 employees in Lakewood, follows strict regulations to produce medical products at its clean rooms. The company sterilizes these single-use sets before they are shipped to health care providers to collect blood and deliver critical treatments. Courtesy of Bradley Hein Health concerns at Terumo BCT Toward the end of August last year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency updated its National Air Toxins Assessment, and it listed Terumo BCT, a medical device factory in Lakewood as one of 26 places in the country where emissions of ethylene oxide could pose an elevated risk of cancer based on lifetime exposure. The issue lingered for months as
Cider Days, held every fall, was created over 40 years ago as a way to celebrate Lakewood’s agricultural history. JOSEPH RIOS
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Here are some of the best things that happened to people in 2018 BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As the last days of 2018 approached, the Lakewood Sentinel wanted to focus on something positive. We canvased the streets of Belmar and we went to Nextdoor, a social network for neighborhood communities, to ask a simple question — what is the best thing to happen to you this year? Here are some of our favorite stories that we heard from the Lakewood community about their year. Diana Horton Horton and her friend started Brown Bag Ministries, a nonprofit organization that is focused on aiding neighborhoods through a mobile food bank. She said the organization took out the seats of a church donated minivan, and now it can haul around 1,200 pounds of groceries. The organization has served 12,000 people per quarter, according to Horton. “Awesome year… proof anyone can make a difference,” Horton commented. Karleen Dewey Dewey learned how to loom knit from a friend this year. She put the skills to use by knitting over 400 hats for people in need. However, knitting that many hats was costing her $40 to $50 a month, and she wasn’t sure how much longer she could keep it up.
digital prints, and he mainly focuses on abstract oil and acrylic paintings. “I’m happy to have really found another level of who I am. I may not have much, but I know who I am, and I think that has more value than you can put on it,” A’skani said.
She ended receiving yard donations including three trash bags worth of yarn from a man and a large tub full of yarn from a woman. “These donations were very exciting as they helped me give to others,” Dewey said. About 200 of her hats went to Samaritans Purse, evangelical Christian organization that provides aid to people around the world. Lori Poland-Jackson Poland-Jackson, a Colorado native and a kidnapping survivor, says the best thing that happened to her this year was co-founding the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect. The foundation looks to assist parents, professionals and communities to end child abuse and neglect. The ultimate goal of the foundation is to end child abuse and neglect and to change the perception of it by making it a mental health and public health problem that can be treated. “I love that every day I go into work knowing that I’m changing our world and helping millions of people now and for years to come. I’m eternally grateful for the love this city has shown me,” Poland-Jackson said. Robin and Cindy Perry The Perry’s say that one of the best things to happen this year was celebrating their granddaughter Willow’s first birthday. Willow visited Colorado, and the Perry’s gave her presents and
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spent time together as a family. Robin retired this year from doing ski patrol for 51 years at the Aspen Ski Company. “Those are just things that we’re happy and blessed with to celebrate this year,” Cindy said. Quinn Michael
Jonah A’skani Jonah A’skani A’skani found a love and passion for art in 2018. He worked on several
Quinn Michael Michael enrolled in Warren Tech’s Culinary Arts program at the beginning of the year. Through it, he has learned how to cook, the business side of restaurants and he is considering trying to open, or work in a restaurant in his future. He decided to take culinary arts, because he wanted to learn how to cook. “I absolutely love it, it’s where I met my girlfriend. The teachers are really awesome, the students have been phenomenal, and the curriculum is really impressive,” Michael said.
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Judge dismisses case against New RTD fares, increased youth discount begin Strategic Growth Initiative STAFF REPORT
Initiative will be presented to City Council on Jan. 14 BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
After months of delays, the Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative appears to be heading in the direction of Lakewood voters after it passed a recent legal challenge. Jefferson County Judge Diego Hunt ruled on Dec. 26 to dismiss all of Steve Dorman’s claims after Cathy Kentner, the proponent of the initiative, and the city of Lakewood filed a motion to dismiss the case on Oct. 5. Dorman, who was protesting the initiative, alleged that it would’ve violated constitutional matters, harmed property owners in Lakewood and limited future Lakewood City Council’s municipal powers. If implemented, the Lakewood Strategic Growth
Initiative would limit new home construction to one percent per year, and would require Lakewood City Council to hold a public hearing and vote to approve residential projects with 40 units, or more. According to Lakewood’s Municipal Code, an initiative cannot be approved by the city council or put to a citywide vote while it is under legal protest. “The next step, as per city code, is for the ordinance to be presented to city council at the next regular meeting. The city council will then decide if they will adopt (the Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative), or refer it to the voters,” said Kit Lammers, communications manager for Lakewood. The next regular Lakewood City Council meeting is Jan. 14. Kentner and other growth initiative supporters began gathering signatures in June 2017 with hopes of having it reach voters in that year. Lakewood City Clerk Margy Greer verified
enough of the initiative signatures were valid to put the issue on the November 2017 ballot. But Dorman filed a protest, alleging that signature gathers for the initiative had not been properly sworn — something that Hunt ruled against in August. “Judge Hunt rejected the concerted efforts of special interest groups who put their profits above our community’s values and the character of our beloved neighborhoods,” Kentner stated on Hunt’s recent ruling. Dorman said he is not walking away from his recent complaints over the initiative and his concerns about constitutional manners, harm to Lakewood property owners and limits to future City Council’s municipal powers. “I still believe in the principals involved,” Dorman said, adding that he and his attorney believe the latest court ruling can be appealed.
Changes to the Regional Transportation District’s fares and pass programs that began Jan. 2 include the implementation of a youth fare that increases to 70 percent the discount offered to riders between 6 and 19 years old, RTD announced in a news release. The new, age-based youth discount — no longer requiring enrollment in elementary, middle or high school — is one of several key changes that are now in effect. Another new product is the three-hour pass, enabling riders to travel for up to three hours in any direction within the fare category for which they have paid — for example, local or regional — replacing the one-way transfer or ticket. New RTD fares also became effective Jan. 2. New full-price fares are: $3 for local; $5.25 for regional; and $10.50 for a trip to or from DIA, or for a regional day pass. Riders who qualify for halfprice discount fares include seniors (65 and older), individuals with disabilities and Medicare recipients. Proof of eligibility is
required. RTD’s new half-price discount fares are $1.50 for local; $2.60 for regional; and $5.25 for DIA trip or regional day pass. Discounted fares for youths will increase to 70 percent. Proof of eligibility is required. RTD’s new youth fares are 90 cents for local, $1.60 for regional; and $3.20 for DIA trip or regional day pass. A new low-income program set to begin in summer 2019 will provide a 40 percent discount to qualifying riders whose household incomes are at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level. Interested customers will have to qualify and enroll in the program to receive the lowincome fare. EcoPass, Neighborhood EcoPass and CollegePass will continue to be offered and will be priced based upon trips taken. The 10-Ride ticket books and MyRide smart cards have been retained with discounts. Day and monthly passes and FlexPass have been retained. ValuPass has been discontinued, with the purchase of 12 monthly passes remaining an option for those who are interested. For more information, call 303299-6000 or visiting rtd-denver. com/fares-2019.shtml.
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Ashford Belmar apartment community sold The 512-unit apartment complex was sold for over $140 million BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As the last days of November winded down, Ashford Belmar, a 512-unit apartment community in Lakewood, was sold for $143.5 million. The apartment community, located at 7301 W. Ohio Ave., was sold to CWS Capital Partners, a real estate investment management firm, from the RADCO Companies, an Atlantabased real estate investment firm. Vice Chairmen Shane Ozment and Terrance Hunt of Newmark Knight Frank Multifamily, a real estate advisory firm, represented the seller in the transaction. Ashford Belmar was built in 1988 and 1993, and it is near the Denver Federal Center, Jefferson County government offices and Saint Anthony Hospital. The apartment community includes an indoor Olympic pool and hot tub, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a pet-grooming station, a club house, a theater and more. “What we have here is a good size property. I think Belmar is coming into its own, and Lakewood is a good livable city,” said Hunt. According to the Colorado Real
Ashford Belmar has 512 apartment units. COURTESY OF NEWMARK KNIGHT FRANK
Located near the Denver Federal Center, Saint Anthony Hospital and Jefferson County government offices, Ashford Belmar has an indoor Olympic pool and hot tub, an outdoor pool, a fitness center and more. COURTESY OF NEWMARK KNIGHT FRANK Estate Journal, the sale of Ashford Belmar represented the highest-priced multifamily transaction to close to date in 2018 in the Denver market. Sean Kavanagh, the vice president of acquisitions for the RADCO companies, said it will continue to monitor Denver and surrounding areas for future investment opportunities. “We saw the perfect opportunity to
sell Ashford Belmar to a trusted buyer that can continue to serve the needs of residents and the surrounding community,” Kavanagh said. CWS Capital Partners was unable to be reached for this story. Mat Greer, the executive managing director for Newmark Knight Frank, declined to comment on the sale, citing “big company rules.”
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Green Mountain Elementary School delivers ornaments First and second grade students handed out gifts to neighbors BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In the spirit of the holidays, first and second grade students delivered handcrafted gingerbread ornaments to houses near Green Mountain Elementary School in Lakewood. The students walked through the neighborhood Dec. 21, singing Christmas carols as they eagerly made their way from house to house. Neighbors opened their doors with smiles on their faces when the children handed them their ornaments and wished them a happy holidays.
Jorge Diaz-Silva and Thomas Majeres deliver ornaments to a neighbor near Green Mountain Elementary School. PHOTOS BY JOSEPH RIOS
When neighboring houses didn’t answer their doors, students like Azirah Smith placed an ornament inside mailboxes.
Second-grade students Isabella Beighley and Jenaya Baca anxiously await for a homeowner to answer their door. Students from Green Mountain Elementary School make their way from the school to deliver ornaments to houses near the school.
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Leaders in Jefferson County Public Schools gathered Dec. 19, during a study session to discuss future programming options and opportunities through group dialog and brainstorming. 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 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, rent-
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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
schools, fire stations and city facilities and assets such as traffic signals. Arvadans have always been assured the highest level of public safety. To continue to provide residents with that assurance, in June, we began construction on the Whisper Creek Community Police Station, to open in April 2019. We selected a new chief of police following a national recruitment; not surprisingly, the two finalists were our deputy chiefs. Since 2017 we have added six new police officers and have increased the number of vehicles and other equipment neces- F sary to support our well trained and dedicated police department. Arvada t continues to have one of the lowest j crime rates for cities our size in the i nation. i In an effort to encourage comm munity engagement, we launched d Speak Up Arvada, and in the month o of October, Speak Up Arvada was the e busiest engagement site in the nation according to Bang the Table Engage- T ment HQ. Recognizing the important i f C i SEE WILLIAMS, P11 t c Columnists & Guest Commentaries Lakewood Sentinel
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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-
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.
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
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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.
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“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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Wheat Ridge hosts one of state’s biggest bowling leagues BY MATTHEW VAN DEVENTER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
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occo Panetta was sitting at the table behind lane one of Bowlero Wheat Ridge bowling alley. In between checking the score screen and eyeing the lanes, fellow bowlers are constantly approaching Panetta, stopping by for a quick chat, shoving cash in his hands, or dropping off envelopes with their team’s updated scores and dues. He handles all the commotion with a gentle smile and fluidity. After all, it is bowing night. Panetta secretaries Pioneer 1, one of the largest men’s bowling leagues in the state, and as of this year the oldest since the Homebuilders league dissolved ber cause it was unable to get enough teams. It’s made up of about 200 bowlers, many of whom find respite from their lives in bowling. Every Tuesday night between August and April the 40 teams of five that make up the league takes over all 40 lanes Bowlero Wheat Ridge, located on 50th and I-70 behind the Natural Grocers, has to offer. Players start showing up around 5 p.m., rolling in with their bags, full of equipment. The bar gets busy selling cocktails and beer towers as servers run food to the lanes. After an hour and a half, bowlers start a 15-minute warm-up and then bowl three games, some playing cards in between their turns. Every Tuesday, each team has the opportunity to score 40 points. As required by the league, they must have a sponsor, usually a business, whose logo is displayed on the bowlers’ jerseys. After the 36-week season, the winningest team gets the league-voted and approved first place prize of $15,000, one of the largest pots in the state. s “It’s a handicapped men’s league with a big prize fund,” explained Panetta. Each
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Matrix Autobody team. Joe Stepniak, front left, Darrell Johnson, back left, Chris Coisman, center, Dave Simpson, back right, and Larry May, front right. PHOTO BY MATTHEW VAN DEVENTER league has their own way of calculating handicapped scores, but generally, they are a way of leveling the playing field and even encouraging participation. Only a few leagues in the state don’t play with handicaps. When asked why players come out Tuesday nights, Panetta laughed, “Honestly, I don’t know ... trying to win the pot, I guess.” He notices a lot of frustration and even complaints about the lanes from the players. Then he admits, “ I would say camaraderie. Friends. A lot of guys are friends.” Panetta first started bowling as a kid in 1998 when his father needed someone to fill in on his team. They still bowl on the same team, which is sponsored by his father’s business, Panetta Heating and AC. Panetta has been on the Pioneer 1 league for 12 years, started as secretary six years ago, bowls in four leagues and secretaries two others. As secretary, he’s responsible for collecting dues, $25 per bowler per game, inputting each player’s score and handicap, which are written down on the envelopes he’s receiving. And he takes cash for side pots like the high game or clean pot, which happens when someone gets a strike or spare in all 30 frames. All in all, Panetta puts in about 4 hours of work a week for Pioneer 1 duties alone, in addition to his full-time job as a bookkeeper and actually bowling. “It’s the one night you get out and have fun,” said Larry May about Tuesday nights in between bowls. SEE BOWLING, P15
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Being open with others about goals and life changes builds confidence, commitment and will power, health and wellness organizations say. The American Psychological Association recommends joining a support group when striving for a major life change, such as quitting smoking or upping an exercise routine. “Having someone to share your struggles and successes with makes your journey to a healthier lifestyle that much easier and less intimidating,” the association says.
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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/otis-taylor-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 the group’s
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.” 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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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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this week’s TOP FIVE Colorado ACTS: In Memorium: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 4-5 at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road, Wheat Ridge. Five people gather for a weekend house party, which turns into a nightmare as one person after another is murdered. The plot thickens with each mysterious death until only two people remain. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets available for dinner theater or show only. Call 303-456-6772 for dinner reservations. Go to www.coloradoacts.org. Jefferson Symphony Young Artists Competition: Saturday, Jan. 5 at the School of Music at Colorado Christian University, 9200 W. Ellsworth Ave., Lakewood. Eleven contestants perform live in the finals round from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The top three contestants will perform in a winners’ recital from 7-8:30 p.m. Learn more at jeffsymphony.org/ youngartists. Find Hidden Genealogical Gems: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 at Applewood Valley United jeffcolibrary.org. Winter Break Fun, Movie: 1-3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 (Movie, ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’) at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www. jeffcolibrary.org. Let’s Dance: 11:15-11:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-2355275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary. org. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Lego Contest: Scenes from a Book: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-235-5275 or visit www.jeffcolibrary.org. Celebrate this two-time “Toy of the Century” by creating a scene from a book.
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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Lockheed Martin move to generate jobs
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Missile program consolidating operations at complex near Littleton
May is the league’s Sergeant of Arms and is the second most tenured player having joined in 1990. As Sergeant of Arms, he’s responsible for mediating any conflicts between players as well as collecting a $5 fine from bowlers that goes towards the cash prize if they forget to wear their jersey. He and his team, Matrix Autobody has won the prize a few times over the years. “There are some stud bowlers in this league,” he continued. May grew up in bowling alleys when his father played and now his three sons play Tuesday nights too with one on his team. “It’s just fun. The relationship with the guys,” said Joe Stepniak, who’s been bowling the league since 1974, a few years after it was formed. Stepniak’s seen a lot of changes in bowling over the years, mostly in the way of equipment. For example, the lanes used to be wood, now they’re a synthetic material and how they oil the lanes is different. Pioneer 1 had been playing at another alley until its new owners wanted to change up the structure of the league, explained May. Instead, they negotiated a deal with Bowlero four years ago, then Brunswick, and moved the league there. By then the league had grown from six teams to 26 and then to what it is today. “We were in trouble. Rocco built them up over the last four years from six teams to 26 then 40 at Bowlero,” said May before rushing off for his bowl.
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Portions of production for the Navy’s Fleet Ballistic Missile program will be relocated to Lockheed Martin Space headquarters in unincorporated Jefferson County, at the Wateron Canyon site southwest of Littleton. The project will move portions of the program’s manufacturing capabilities and engineering positions across all disciplines, according to a news release. Lockheed Martin is pursuing local talent to staff a number of key roles, primarily in systems, electrical and mechanical engineering, project management and business operations. “Lockheed Martin is a long-standing leader in Colorado’s aerospace industry. We are thrilled to welcome its Fleet Ballistic Missile program to our state, and in particular to Jefferson County,” Gov. John Hickenlooper said in a news release. “The addition of hundreds of highly skilled, highpaying jobs in support of this vital national security program offers Coloradans quality employment opportunities and advances Colorado’s reputation as Aerospace Alley.”
Jefferson County Economic Development Corp. worked on the expansion project in partnership with Jefferson County and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. “We are excited to partner with Lockheed Martin to bring the Fleet Ballistic Missile program to unincorporated Jefferson County,” Jeffco Commissioner Casey Tighe said in the release. “This will bring many quality employment opportunities, with this long-standing aerospace leader, to our highly skilled local talent.” “We appreciate the continued support from our partners at Jefferson County EDC and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. We are thrilled to expand our presence in the community and are eager to add exceptional, local talent to the Lockeheed Martin team,” Eric Scherff, vice president of Navy strategic programs at Lockheed Martin, said in the release. “The Fleet Ballistic Missile program is a critical component of our nation’s strategic deterrent and working in close partnership with the Navy we remain committed to solving their most complex mission needs.” Lockheed Martin has developed, built and sustained six generations of submarine-launched ballistic missiles under the Fleet Ballistic Missile program. The current generation of mis-
siles, designated Trident II D5, are carried aboard the Navy’s Ohio-class submarines and make up the seabased leg of the nation’s nuclear triad. They are also carried aboard the United Kingdom’s Vanguardclass submarine as that nation’s sole nuclear deterrent. Lockheed Martin’s contribution to the Fleet Ballistic Missile program has been anchored in Sunnyvale, California, since its inception more than 60 years ago. Lockheed Martin established operations in Jefferson County in 1955 at the request of the Air Force, which wanted its new rocket facility to be built inland where it would be less vulnerable to enemy submarine attacks. During this time, Industries for Jefferson County (now Jeffco EDC) was formed to attract the Glenn L. Martin Company to the country. Today, Lockheed Martin is Jefferson County’s largest private-sector primary employer, with more than 6,200 employees. Recently, the company broke ground on its new Gateway Center, which will be a $350 million, 266,000-square-foot satellite production facility. Upon completion, Lockheed Martin will have 3.5 million square feet of production, engineering, testing and office space at its 5,400-acre Waterton Canyon campus, making Jefferson County home to one of the largest satellite manufacturing centers in the world.
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Q&A with Bryan Wickoren, Adapted PE Teacher of Year BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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.
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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 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 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. 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 to undergrad there. SEE WICKOREN, P17
Beatriz Hatz sits inside D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School in Denver.
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eatriz Hatz was sitting in a car with her mother a year ago, feeling anxious as she waited for a phone call from the U.S. Paralympics Track & Field team. Hatz was going on a rant, telling her mother that she didn’t know if she made the team. In the middle of her rant, her mother told her to be quiet. She was finally getting the phone call that she was waiting for. “It was perfect timing. I was so happy, and all I had wanted to do was just jump around,” Hatz said about receiving the phone call that she made the U.S. Paralympics Track & Field team. Hatz, an 18-year-old senior at D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School in Jefferson County, was born with fibular hemimelia — a birth defect where part, or all of the fibula leg bone is missing. As a result, she had her right foot and much of her lower leg amputated when she was 10 months old. Despite that, Hatz has put together an impressive resume, including winning three gold medals at the 2017 World Para Athletics Junior Championships in Switzerland and medaling in three events at the 2018 Desert Challenge Games. Last month, the U.S. Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic Committee, released its 2018 U.S. Paralympics Track & Field
Beatriz Hatz at the 2018 Desert Challenge Event. PHOTO BY LOREN WORTHINGTON High School All-Americans. Not only did she make the list, but she was also named female track athlete of the year. “The talent I’ve seen from our high school athletes since I’ve joined the program is very promising,” Cathrine Erickson said in a statement. Erickson is the high performance director for U.S. Paralympics Track & Field. “It’s encouraging to see the range of performances achieved at
the high school, club and national levels.” Hatz has been an athlete her whole life. She’s done softball, basketball and skiing, but her track & field career didn’t begin until her freshman year. Her friend told her that she always beats her at everything and challenged her to try out for track. “It started off as a joke, and then I made varsity toward the end of the year, and I was like, `oh I’m actually decent at this,’” Hatz said. Nowadays, Hatz travels all the way down to Colorado Springs a couple times a week for 5:30 a.m. training sessions with paralympic coaches. D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School track coach Lisa Porter, said she has a blast coaching Hatz, partially because of her sense of humor. “She works really hard, and she has a lot of potential. She’s out there well after the other athletes are gone just trying to get better,” Porter said. Hatz, who competes in the 200-meter, 800 sprint medley and long jump events, has her eyes set on the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, but in the meantime, she recently received an acceptance letter from the NewSchool of Architecture & Design in San Diego. “A lot of the time people will pity me,” said Hatz, who uses a running blade on her leg when she is competing in track & field. “I want to make a point that it’s not something to feel bad about. It’s a gift from God, and it took a lot of time for me to see it that way.”
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Bryan Wickoren was named the Society of Health and Physical Educators 2019 Adapted PR Teacher of the Year. SHANNA FORTIER
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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
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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 para-educators. 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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