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The National Sports Center for the Disabled brought its obstacle course to Lakewood’s Gold Crown Field House on Jan. 18. Josh Thurmond, project manager with the center, encourages students over the low beam. Photos by Clarke Reader
Kaiser Permanente employees volunteer on MLK Day By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Kaiser Permanente employees didn’t have a day off — they had a day on. About 60 employees spent Jan. 18 at Lakewood’s Gold Crown Field House, working with the National Sports Center for the Disabled and some 120 area children with disabilities. “We’re working with kids who have all different levels of abilities and creating a kind of field day for them,” said Maureen McDonald, senior director of community benefit and relations at Kaiser. “We’re really excited to be honoring Martin Luther King Jr. by showing what community service means to us.” The sports center set up a field day obstacle course for the participating children, and staff Volunteers continues on Page 9
COWBOYS UNITE A crowd turned out for the 27th annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering, and we’ve got plenty of pictures from the event on PAGE 5.
Seniors struggle to find housing Affordability is crucial issue for Colorado’s aging residents By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com
While touring Arvada’s Blackjack Pizza with her Significant Special Needs (SSN) class a few years ago, Kathy Jackson, a para-educator at Arvada West High School, thought: “What if our students could work here?” Now, three days a week, eight of her students travel across 64th Avenue to the pizza parlor and Gluten Free Things bakery, learning essential skill sets that can only be taught outside the classroom. ”We’re trying to do our best to prepare them for the world — whether they’re self-sufficient or need a little help,” said Jana Downing, fellow special needs para-educator. Every day, students in Patti Molholm’s Significant
The senior population is expected to double in the next 20 years, but many may be out of luck when it comes to finding a place to live. “The biggest challenge for this aging population is finding housing they can afford,” said state Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Adams County. “Most folks in the state have experienced the housing crunch. But seniors don’t have a lot of options.” Developers are focused on providing affordable housing along transportation corridors, like Lakewood’s West Rail or W Line, the Gold Line, which is coming through Arvada and the B Line, which would pass through Westminster and Adams County. These projects are all part of RTD’s FasTracks program. The Gold and B lines are part of the 41-mile Northwest Rail Line project from Denver’s Union Station to Longmont. The hope is to provide living options for those looking to make use of multimodal transportation, like at Lakewood’s West Line Flats, which had a groundbreaking on Jan. 21. “This is a dream come true for West Colfax because we can offer this to people of all ages,” said Bill Marino, board member of the West Colfax Community Association. “There is a strong demand for studios and one-bedroom apartments in the area.” West Line Flats is the first all-marketrate apartments along the W Rail, with a cost of $1,100 a month for studio apartments, $1,350 for one-bedrooms and $1,700 for two-bedrooms. Although this kind of development is important, it provides only minimal options for seniors, Ulibarri said. Senior-specific options are coming to these
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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, volunteers from Kaiser Permanente joined the National Sports Center for the Disabled to bring some fun to Lakewood’s Gold Crown Field House. Volunteers like Dr. Lee Schelonka worked with Kati to help her complete an obstacle course.
Youths with disabilities learn work skills Class takes workforce readiness to a new level in community By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Preparing and folding pizza boxes helps Arvada West junior Hunter Sauer practice math skills while giving him a sense of independence. Photo by Crystal Anderson
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Residents ask about immigrant children Tele-town meeting helps address some concerns By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Damon from Lakewood had a question about the cost to the city related to temporarily housing immigrant children from Central America at the Federal Center. “From what we’ve heard thus far, there should not be any extra costs to the community,” Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul answered. “We’re going to be reaching out to other communities that have these kinds of shelters, and see what kind of extra things they had to deal with.” Damon was part of a tele-town hall meeting last week set up by U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, whose Congressional District 7 includes the Lakewood area, to answer as many constituents’ questions as possible about the plan to take in some 1,000 children from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador this spring. About 3,200 people listened in on the call. Besides Perlmutter and Paul, others on hand to answer questions included Maria Cancian, deputy assistant secretary for policy for the Administration for Children and Families in Health and Human Services; Tim Horne, regional commissioner for public buildings with the General Services Administration; Deputy Assistant Secretary Mary Giovagnoli and Tae Johnson, assistant director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, both with Homeland Security. “When HHS (the Department of Health and Human Services), Border Patrol and
State Department saw the increase in children coming here, they realized the facilities we already have might not be adequate,” Perlmutter, a Democrat, said at the beginning of the hour-long call. “When we all were alerted some would be coming to Lakewood, I reached out to HHS, the Department of Homeland Security and also GSA (General ServicPerlmutter es Administration, which runs the Federal Center) to find out what was going on and what would entail. This is a major undertaking.” Children from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador could start arriving at the facility, which will be run by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as early as April. The announcement was made by HHS earlier this month. Questions came in mostly from Lakewood, but residents of Golden and Wheat Ridge also chimed in. With only an hour, participants could field only nine questions, but they were answered in detail. In a response to a question from James, a Lakewood resident, Cancian said Human Services has a large number of permanent shelters for children who come seeking asylum, and so the Federal Center location would only be used if the number of children exceeds the limit of these shelters. Other questions from listeners included security for the children, access to legal counsel and the impact on the community.
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LAKEWOOD NEWS IN A HURRY Pedestrian killed on Wadsworth Blvd. Franklin Nelson, 51, of Colorado Springs, was killed in an accident on Jan. 26 as he stood on the sidewalk at 4th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. Nelson was hit by Charles Tatman, 81, who was driving a Buick LeSabre. The accident occurred at around 2:10 p.m. Nelson was standing on the east side of Wadsworth Boulevard and was hit by Tatman’s vehicle, which was traveling eastbound on 4th Ave. After striking Nelson, Tatman’s vehicle continued east until it collided with the west side of the Walmart store located at 440 Wadsworth Blvd. Nelson was transported to St. Anthony’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead a few minutes later. Tatman was also transported for treatment of minor injuries. Lakewood detectives have issued Tatman a summons for careless driving resulting in death. He will make a court appearance at a later date. Detectives do not suspect that alcohol or drugs were a factor in the accident however as a matter of standard procedure they will await toxicology reports before making a final determination. Lakewood and Hometown Colorado to develop Lasley Park improvement plan The City of Lakewood is a partner with graduate level students in CU Denver’s Department of Landscape Architecture through the Hometown Colorado Initiative to develop an improvement plan for Lasley Park. The public is invited to attend public meetings at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Feb. 4 and March 3 at Lasley Elementary School, 1401 S. Kendall Street. A Spanish translator will be present, and snacks will be provided. In addition the City invites residents to visit Lakewood. org/Projects to take an online survey by Friday, Feb. 5. Members of the public can contact the Department of Community Resources at 303-987-7800 or email CRInfo@ Lakewood.org with any questions or comments. For more information, please contact Allison Scheck at 303-9877872 or allsch@lakewood.org or visit Lakewood.org/Projects. Relay For Life of West Metro Denver hosts kickoff party American Cancer Society Relay For Life of West Metro Denver will host a kickoff party, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 at Jose O’Shea’s Restaurant, 385 Union Blvd. The public and interested individuals and teams are encouraged to attend. Representatives from Relay For Life will be available with information on the 2016 Relay For Life event, team formation, team captain requirements, fundraising ideas, sponsorships, and survivor honors and information. Snacks and a cash bar will be
available. Relay For Life of West Metro Denver will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 17, at Green Mountain High School. For more information regarding Relay For Life, the kickoff party or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Janelle Schultz at 720-524-5453 or Janelle.schultz@cancer. org. Colorado Wind Ensemble: An American Journey with Charley Samson The Colorado Wind Ensemble, the metro area’s urban wind symphony, honors presidents and American icons with heartfelt passion in “An American Journey” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, featuring guest narrator Charley Samson on Aaron Copland’s stirring Lincoln Portrait. The concert will be at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors and students, and $5 for children. David Kish leads the CWE in a program that includes “George Washington Bridge” by William Schuman, “Niagara Falls” by Michael Daugherty, and “Marches” (from West Point Symphony) by Morton Gould. The CWE is joined by the Golden High School band on “National Emblem” by Bagley as part of the CWE’s educational outreach activities. For tickets and information, visit www.lakewood.org/ tickets. Lakewood hosts economic development breakfast Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI), a nonprofit membership organization committed to building better communities through educational and technical assistance, is partnering with the City of Lakewood in the Economic Development Breakfast: Mapping the Dollars and Sense of Land Use, featuring nationally-renowned speaker Joe Minicozzi. The Economic Development breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. The breakfast and Minicozzi discussion is free, but reservations are requested. Reservations can be made through DCI’s website, www.downtowncoloradoinc.org. For more information on the Economic Development Breakfast with Joe Minicozzi and all community presentations visit DCI’s 2016 Calendar of Events at www.downtowncoloradoinc.org. Broadway’s Next H!T Musical comes to Lakewood Broadway’s Next H!T Musical, an entirely improvised and outrageously funny show, takes to the Lakewood Cultural Center stage at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6 for one performance only. The show puts the audience members in the director’s seat, suggesting songs and voting on their favorites as the cast turns the skits into a full blown improvised musical,
complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue and plot twists galore. Tickets start at $20 and are available at 303-987-7845, www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway. City accepting nominations for Sustainability Awards Lakewood is accepting nominations for the ninth annual Sustainability Awards, which honors those leading the way in making the community more sustainable. Awards are given in the categories of community sustainability, youth leadership and Lakewood employees. The deadline for nominations is March 4. The Community Sustainability Award recognizes individuals or groups for projects such as green construction, ecological restoration or local food initiatives. The Defender of the Planet Youth Award celebrates Lakewood’s young residents who demonstrate leadership in sustainability. Nominations are judged at the elementary, middle and high school levels. The Bruce Peoples’ Eco-Employee Award recognizes Lakewood employees who embrace sustainability by incorporating such practices into their daily activities. The awards will be presented at an annual ceremony in April with recognition from the City Council for the winners’ contributions to the community.
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Looking Back: Did Homes Listed During December Sell as Well As I Had Predicted? Back on December 3rd I wrote about the I experienced this with the Arvada listing pros and cons of listing a home during the holiwhich I featured in last Thursday’s ad. It went days. I said it was a good time to list a home, active on the MLS Wednesday morning, with but what do the statistics show? showings beginning on Thursday REAL ESTATE morning. We received three conThere were 2,556 homes newly TODAY listed on REcolorado (Denver’s MLS) tracts, sight-unseen, on Wednesduring the month of December. As day, all of them $15-20,000 above of this past Sunday, Jan. 24th, 1,781 listing price. On Thursday through of them, or 70%, had gone under Saturday we had 125 agent showcontract. ings and received 16 additional This is not much different from a offers — all of them well above year ago. During December 2014, listing price and 11 of them with 2,533 homes were listed on REcoloescalation clauses offering to beat rado, and by Jan. 24, 2015, 1,690, or any competing offer by up to 67% of them, had gone under con$3,000. Following Saturday aftertract. Another 1,482 homes which By JIM SMITH, noon’s open house — attended by were already listed prior to December over 50 people — the seller chose Realtor® also went under contract during this one of the 19 buyers and went untime-frame, for a total of 3,172 homes. That der contract for $40,000 over listing price. computes to 49.7% of the 6,382 homes that Because of the competing offers, the seller were active listings during December, according was not only able to get the best price but was to REcolorado. able to negotiate their preferred closing date, a How does that compare with what many free post-closing occupancy period of two full think of as real estate’s “high season” — sumweeks, and waiver of both inspection and apmertime? praisal conditions. Now, that is how to utilize a In July 2015, 8,153 homes were listed on seller’s market to benefit a seller! REcolorado, and by Aug. 24th, 5,282 of them, or In December, I was on the other side of this 65%, had gone under contract. Another 1,247 seller’s market, representing a buyer competing homes which were already listed prior to July with seven other buyers for a home in Westmin2015 went under contract during that timester. We were able to snare that property for our frame, for a total of 6,529 homes. That comclient only by offering up to two months’ postputes to 63.8% of the 10,229 total listings during closing occupancy at $32/day, totally free movJuly 2015. ing using our company moving truck, free labor, So, percentage-wise, mid-winter is as strong free gas, and free moving boxes, plus an escaa selling season as summer. The dynamic of lation clause offering to match any competing supply and demand is at work year-round, and offer “so the seller can take advantage of the is even stronger with winter’s reduced inventory above benefits.” We also waived inspection and of homes for sale. appraisal. And, of course, we submitted a friend-
What I Have Learned Recently About Carbon Dioxide (CO2 )
We usually hear about carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas accumulating in the atmosphere and causing global warming, but it can also be an issue in our homes. I recently purchased a CO2 monitor to measure carbon dioxide concentration in homes, including my own. The concentration of CO2 outdoors is about 400 parts per million (PPM), which, by the way, is up from the 200’s prior to the industrial revolution. Since we exhale CO2, the concentration in an enclosed area (like a home) can rise depending on the number of people present. When it’s just Rita and me at home, it’s in the 400’s, but during our holiday party with over a dozen people present, it rose to over 1,000 PPM. Increased CO2 concentration can cause headaches, sleepiness and reduced brain function. I share more about this topic on my blog, www.JimSmithBlog.com.
ly letter to the sellers from my clients which included their wedding picture and the fact that the wife is pregnant with their first child. The seller was so impressed with our additional provisions that they actually countered at $3,000 less than the highest competing offer! Now, that is how a buyer can win in a seller’s market! In conclusion, if you’re a seller thinking you need to wait until spring when everyone else will be putting their home on the market, perhaps you should think again and put your home on
the market now. Remember those 19 offers I got on the Arvada listing last week? It’s a sure bet that 18 unsuccessful buyers are still out there looking for a home. But don’t make the mistake of going for-sale-by-owner. Do you really think you’re prepared to handle the scheduling of 100 agent showings and evaluating and negotiating a dozen or more competing contracts? Remember: When it’s this “easy” to sell your home, that’s when you really need an experienced listing agent on your side.
Let’s Prevent a Repeat of the School Board Election Disaster I’m sure you remember how the Jeffco School Board was taken over by a conservative voting bloc and how that conservative bloc was replaced by a liberal voting bloc. Whichever bloc you favored, you surely recognize that this kind of disruptive takeover is not good for the School Board or for the school children. There’s a simple reason why this whipsaw effect was possible — all five members of the school board are elected county-wide, even though each board member represents a district composed of one-fifth the county’s population. Do you know which board member represents your part of the county? Probably not. The county-wide election of all five members facilitated both takeovers. Did you notice that all five of the current board members were elected with a nearly equal percentages of votes? That’s because they ran as a bloc and the entire county voted entirely for one bloc or the other. This time the liberal bloc won. Two years ago it was the conservative bloc, and they were elected by nearly identical percentages. Join me in urging the School Board to put on the ballot a measure which says that henceforth each board member will be elected only by the voters in his or her own district. That way, each
board member will be able to campaign only in his or her district and better represent his or her electorate. The single email address which goes to all five members is board@jeffco.k12.co.us. The same change should be made regarding county commissioners. All three are currently elected county-wide, so none of them is really accountable to the one-third of the electorate which is in their “district.” One additional important change should be made, and that is to increase the size of the board to five commissioners. Because of Colorado’s Open Meetings law, none of the commissioners can discuss county business with each other except at their public meetings, because two members represents a quorum. Legislators need to be able to confer privately about issues they can vote on without breaking the law. And the districts are already drawn for the School Board, so changing to five districts would be an easy change. A year ago, I promoted a ballot initiative, which failed, to put such a change on the ballot. However each of these bodies can put such a measure on the ballot by simply voting to do so. Please join me in convincing each body to take that step. The commissioners’ single email address is commish@jeffco.us.
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Keeping the Wild West alive History park hosts branding party to kick off cowboy poet gathering
Steve Hildred makes a coat hook for the Golden History Museums as part of a demonstration of basic blacksmithing at the branding party at Clear Creek History Park on Jan. 21. The branding party was a kickoff to the 27th annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering, which took place Jan. 21-24 at the American Mountaineering Center in downtown Golden. Photo by Christy Steadman
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com There’s something about the Wild West that intrigues people. And it came alive at Clear Creek History Park on Jan. 21 with the smell of a campfire, and the taste of a sweet peach cobbler paired with fresh coffee, prepared by cowboy poet and chuckwagon cook John Schaffner. This is the second year for a branding party at the park hosted by the Golden History Museums — a kickoff to the 27th annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering, which drew hundreds of people to listen to music and poetry from cowboys, cowgirls and ranchers throughout the country. “The best part is the reference to cowboy ethics and the cowboy code of life,” said Linnea Zueck, who along with her husband, Herm, lives on ranch property at nearby Crawford Gulch. She added a motto: “Ride for the brand.” At least 50 to 75 people, including about eight families of local ranchers, stopped by the branding party where they could brand a piece of wood and hear some blacksmithing stories from Arvada resident and Colorado native Steve Hildred. Even the Pearce family came for a little bit — they’re descendants of the people who used to live in the cabins that are now at the history park. “It was wonderful to get to meet them and chat with them, and learn a little about
the history,” said Katie March, the Golden History Museums’ education programing coordinator. Hildred heated a long piece of iron to somewhere between 1,800 and 2,000 degrees. Then he pushed it around — banged on it — with a hammer until it took its shape. The iron “behaves very much like clay,” he said. People who really want to learn about blacksmithing should study up on the late Samuel Yellin, a famous 20th-century blacksmith. Or, they can read “Beauty in the Shadows,” a picture book that features the work of nearly 100 years of ironwork at the Washington National Cathedral, Hildred said. “We’re trying to keep the West alive,”
said Bill Patterson, one of the board members of the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Because the event is nonprofit, one way they accomplish the gathering’s mission is through outreach, he said. Cowboy poets and musicians visited 12 schools, mostly in the Golden area, but also in Lakewood and Arvada, and hosted 23 performances, including four harmonica classes, for youth. The kids really enjoy it, Patterson said, and performers have a lot of fun with the children. The cowboy gathering and the branding party bring in the local community. “Golden has such a rich history of ranching and people who lived off the land,” March said. “It’s great to reconnect with those roots.”
The Jefferson County Board of Education will host five community forums from Feb. 1 to Feb. 10 to get input from community members on the Jeffco 2020 strategic plan, vision and outcomes and the district’s budget. Meetings will be held at various schools throughout the district in the morning and evening: Feb. 1 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Deane Elementary School Gym, 580 S. Harlan St., Lakewood 6 - 7 p.m. Pomona High School Library, 8101 W. Pomona Drive, Arvada Feb. 6 9:30 - 11 a.m. Arvada West High School, 11595 Allendale Drive, Arvada Feb. 10 7:30 - 9 a.m. Evergreen Firehouse auditorium, 1882 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen 3:30 - 5 p.m. Deer Creek Middle School cafeteria, 9201 W. Columbine Drive, Littleton
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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF THE OLD WEST
During one of her performances at the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering on Jan. 22, Liz Masterson of Denver sings a song she has been singing since she was a little girl. She encouraged audience participation — when Masterson said “on a horse” in the lyrics, the crowd was prompted to say “a pretty good horse.” Once the audience had the timing of its part down, Masterson smiled and said, “Excellent!”
Hundreds of people enjoyed the musical and poetry acts of 18 cowboys, cowgirls and ranchers at the 27th annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering Jan. 21-24 at the American Mountaineering Center in downtown Golden. The four-day gathering featured a kickoff branding event on Jan. 21 at Clear Creek History Park in Golden where people could brand a piece of wood with a brand provided by a local ranching family. People could also register to participate in this year’s classes — cinch-making and cowboy harmonica. The event wrapped up with Sunday Songs and a matinee show on Jan. 24. To learn more about the annual gathering, or to find a list of the 2016 performers, visit www.coloradocowboygathering.com. The Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering can also be found on Facebook.
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Emily Carsten, an employee with the City of Golden’s parks department, places a brand on wood at the branding party — a kickoff to the 27th annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering — at Clear Creek History Park in Golden on Jan. 21. The brands were provided by ranching families of the local area.
Jon Chandler, of Commerce City, center, performs a song titled “Spanish Johnny” on Jan. 22, the first day of the 27th annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering, which took place at the American Mountaineering Center in downtown Golden. Accompanying Chandler on stage is, from left, Patty Clayton of Edgewater, Mary Kaye of Salt Lake City and Gary Allegretto and Ian Espinoza of southern California, who usually perform as a duo.
Cowboy poet and musician Bob Bovee carries his guitar and auto harp, which he used during his performance at the 27th annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Bovee traveled from Minnesota to the gathering, which took place Jan. 21-24 at the American Mountaineering Center in downtown Golden.
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City’s giving program approved for second year Funds to be decided by evaluation committee By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com In a 6-5 vote, Lakewood City Council voted to approve the city’s $100,000 charitable giving program, after last year’s pilot program was a success. The no votes were ward 1 council members Charley Able and Ramey Johnson, ward 3 councilman Pete Roybal, and ward 4 council members Barb Franks and David Wiechman. “I think we all feel a little bit on every side of this,” said Mayor Adam Paul. “This isn’t a permanent line item. We’re not raising the amount, and I’m excited to support this for the second year.” The Charitable Giving Program will begin on Feb. 1, with a deadline for applications set for March 31. Funds for the
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Program will once more be held by the Lakewood Legacy Foundation. The evaluation committee will again be comprised of seven members including the president and vice president of the foundation, and the mayor pro-tem and president of the Lakewood City Council. However, beginning this year, the evaluation committee will also include the chairman, vice chairman and treasurer of the city’s Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community, rather than Lakewood residents appointed by the mayor. The evaluation committee’s recommendations for funding will be presented to the city council this May for approval. “This program was started as a way to respond the number of charitable donation requests we get,” Mary Ruther, the city’s strategic initiatives manager, said. “This allows us to receive and thoughtfully assess these requests.”
Representatives from nonprofits like the Action Center, Family Tree, Seniors Resource Center and Second Wind were all on hand to speak of the good they do with the funds they receive. “Can you imagine would Lakewood would be like without all of this good work,” said Richard Eveleigh, executive director of Second Wind. “Please consider what the city would be like if this kind of work didn’t take place. It would be a much deprived community.” Several residents spoke out against the program, saying that taxpayer dollars shouldn’t be going to charity. “By what authority are you giving this money? Isn’t the money supposed to be used to meet the needs of all the citizens of Lakewood,” said resident Phyllis O’Neill. “I believe in giving to charity, however, not taxpayers money. This is not one of your responsibilities.” These sentiments were echoed by the council members who voted against the
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Special Needs class come prepared to be successful in their academic subjects, such as reading, science and math, as well as to learn about one other fundamental subject — life. ”Our goal is to teach them — alongside their academics to graduate — life skills, responsibilities,” said para-educator Jana Downing, as she watched four students fold and label pizza boxes. “And we hold high expectations of them, within their abilities.” For senior Ariel Albert, working at Blackjack is a highlight of her day. ”In my class I like reading, listening to her (Ms. Patti),” she said. ”Blackjack is fun. KJ takes us on Wednesdays and I put stickers on labels and glue them down — it helps to get me to focus.” The tasks given to students — filling
put it in a real-life situation.’ Jim Panzer, Jeffco district transition coordinator napkin holders, stocking, weighing product, packaging baked goods — also help them practice math and social skills, give them a sense of responsibility, teach them how to work and cooperate with their peers, and provide them with independence. ”It’s the little things,” Blackjack manager Dan Rosenberger said. ”Nothing
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says these guys can’t go on and be entrepreneurs and help others in the world ... Through us and John (Gluten Free Things), these guys are able to have their independence.” Arvada West isn’t the only school in the district with such a program. Jefferson County schools offers Transition Services and SWAP (School to Work Alliance Program) as job training for those with mental, physical and learning disabilities. Held at each of the dis-
resolution, who all said that while they are extremely appreciative of the work these nonprofits do, they couldn’t justify putting city money toward them. “As a person, yes, I think it’s a great idea, but I have my fiduciary responsibility to protect the taxpayer’s dollars,” Wiechman said. “The question is, is the money being spent for all the people. The functions we do do, like the police and parks, are for all citizens, and these charities are for certain groups of people.” For ward 2 council members Scott Koop and Sharon Vincent, the issue came down to leveraging the funds to help the nonprofits. “Why invent the wheel again. This money can be leveraged by these nonprofits that are doing this work in a much better fashion than the city ever could,” Koop said. “We’re all in this together. It makes Lakewood a better place. A place that people know that people in the city care about them.”
trict’s high schools for students age 15 and older, these programs give students paid and unpaid job training with community businesses, teach them how to build resumes, and educate them on what skills and knowledge are needed in various industries. ”It’s all over the district and it looks different from place to place,” said Jim Panzer, Jeffco’s district transition coordinator. “It’s an essential part of what we do and it helps the students take what they learn in the classroom and put it in a real-life situation.” The Arvada West students spend three hours a week at Blackjack, three hours at Gluten Free Things, and a few hours at Arvada’s ARC Thrift Store, 9661 W. 58th Ave., to work and volunteer, learning various aspects of the businesses. ”This gets this group of students out into the community and sets the stage of taking down the misconception that these students aren’t capable — they are,” Arvada West Principal Rob Bishop said. ”The more we interact with the community, the more we get that truth out that everybody matters, and the better the community is.”
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Lakewood Sentinel 9 difficult. But building these developments is not always welcome by the communities. At community meetings about the projects, neighbors are often concerned about the uses and quality of projects next door. “We build things to own — they’re not things we’re just going to flip,” Mehl said. “We want our projects to feel like marketrate developments that fit into the area.” Both the Eiber and Dominium projects will rely heavily on tax credits from the Colorado Housing Finance Authority, which offers financial resources to strengthen homeownership and affordable rental housing. But the program is competitive and there aren’t a lot of funds. Colorado is one of the few states without consistent funding for affordable housing projects, Ulibarri said. He is proposing legislation to address these issues, including reaffirming the tax credits and creating a permanent statewide housing investment fund. “This is an area where we’ve seen even a modest investment can yield some huge impacts,” he said. “Providing housing is one of the most cost-effective ways to help people.” and Kaiser volunteers helped the children complete the course as their parents cheered them on. The paper spoke to participants about the special day, and their favorite part of working with children. through the course.” — Lee Schelonka, Kaiser physician “The obstacle course is the most popular program we have, and we thought it was important on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to provide some healthy activity for the kids and a break for the parents. It’s a day all about service, which is what we’re all about. Many of these kids never get to participate in something like this, and so seeing their face when they do — that’s when the magic happens.” — Josh Thurmond, project manager with National Sports Center for the Disabled
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Together we can find the right path One of my favorite things about the holidays — in fact, probably my favorite thing — is that everybody truly does seem to be in better moods. There is a spirit to the season, especially for people with children, like myself. It is, as Bill Murray intoned in “Scrooged,” that one time of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we cheer a little more, we are the people that we always hoped we would be. Except at the mall. I just don’t feel it at the mall. But, anyway … That line, “the people that we always hoped we would be,” is one idea that I try to keep going the whole year. I forget it, a lot, but every once in a while, the idea rebounds off of something and smacks me in the head. Like tonight. I was watching SportsCenter, and Scott VanPelt, the host, engaged in a monologue regarding the new and unexpected ways that we become connected in this day and age. The object of this monologue was a basketball player for Colorado State University, Emmanuel Omogbo. On Jan. 19, Mr. Omogbo received word that both of his parents and his 2-year old niece and nephew were all killed in a house fire. In the wake of this fire, the university announced that it was starting a GoFundMe account to help Emmanuel and the re-
mainder of his family, with an initial goal of raising $10,000. It’s an incredible gesture from the university, the sort of thing that you would hope every organization would default to when one of its own faces such tragedy. Michael Alcorn Unfortunately, by Jan. 20, the fund HITTING had not performed HOME anywhere near what everybody was hoping for. So, Van Pelt sent out a tweet — that’s right, one of those easy, 140-character thoughts that go out into cyberspace and connect with the entire world. And, yes, one of those techy connectedness things that I am so fond of mocking. But, this time, Twitter answered, and in the best way imaginable. Within 45 minutes of Van Pelt’s tweet, the fund had smashed through its $10,000 goal; a little later in the day, it crossed the $20,000 threshold. As of air time tonight (Jan. 21), the fund had passed $80,000. Think about that for a moment. One
140-character blurb by a sportscaster in Bristol, Connecticut has caused more than $80k to flow from all over the world — most of it in 10s and 20s — to a young man who was born in Nigeria, lived outside of Washington, D.C., and played basketball in Fort Collins, Colorado. Our connectedness, and all that comes with it, is nothing more than a tool. Sadly, it is a tool that the worst among us have figured out how to use to their selfish and/ or evil ends — I’m thinking of cyberbullying or how ISIS communicates with its acolytes. But, every once in a while, the good guys use this tool to do amazing things, like help this young man. And, in the process, that connectedness has done something more important for this man, and for all of us, than simply provide for him monetarily. It has created a community, a body of people who rush — in whatever simple way they can — to help someone they see in distress. And it reminds me that, in the end analysis, we all really do want to do good. We all do have it within us to be the people we’d always hoped we’d be. 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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For free speech…thank Afghanistan aftershock you for your service This morning, I sat down to write about the presidential campaign. The Iowa Caucus is just a few days away on Feb. 1 and the New Hampshire primary is Feb. 9. The American electorate voting machine is firing up in earnest, with farreaching and long-standing implications for our country. However, as I settled into my spot at the breakfast cafe where I pen such thoughts, I asked my server — an extraordinarily pleasant and cheerful woman — about her tattoo, a series of small Chinese characters. “Strong woman,” she replied. “I was in the military,” she explained, “and when we were discharged, we all went to get tattoos. The guys got ‘strong man’ and I got ‘strong woman.’” She had served in the Army in Bosnia, with a humanitarian aid unit. “We were the first in and the first out. It wasn’t pretty,” she said. She was the only woman in her family to enter the military, although generations of her family had served before her. “Thank you for your service,” I said simply. I meant it. Such service is one of the reasons why I can write week after week to express my opinions about those who currently run our government, those who have run it, and those who want to run it next. It’s never, ever lost on me that writers and journalists around the world practice their crafts in peril of persecution, kidnapping, imprisonment and murder in their own countries. And, horrifically, the gruesome execution of journalist James Foley and the recent release from prison of Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian are only two examples of American citizens who have also suffered for their work because of oppressive regimes or militant extremists. Obviously, I don’t fear such a fate. And as much as I yearn to serve as a foreign correspondent — and perhaps someday I will — for now, I’m safe in
my comfortable cafe with my notebook and my pen, because free speech and freedom of the press are among my rights in the United States, no matter who is running the country. Both of my Andrea Doray parents served ALCHEMY in World War II, my dad in Europe and North Africa, and my mother in the Philippines and New Guinea, for freedom and for safety in the U.S. and the world. Neither of them talked much about it and I wish now that I had taken down the oral history of their experiences. Perhaps sometime my sister and I can combine our recollections to develop a more comprehensive narrative. Unlike my server, I did not follow my family’s example, although many of my friends and classmates did enter the military. And young people of all ethnicities and backgrounds continue to serve not only to help keep America safe, but also to render aid and to provide strength for those who are oppressed around the globe. A simplistic view? Sure, I’m not naive. America’s military action around the world deserves much more scrutiny than it publicly receives. But for the strong women and the strong men who put on the uniform, in any capacity, so that I can sit here and write these words, I have only one thing to say … and I mean it: “Thank you for your service.” Andrea Doray is a writer who realizes now that to be an astronaut (right up there with foreign correspondent), she should have joined the Air Force. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
Boosting BEST for our kids In a great state like ours, every child should have the opportunity to walk into a top-notch classroom ready to learn, no matter where they live. A great education is key to our kids to be able to compete in a globalizing economy, and gain the 21st century skills they need to get goodpaying jobs and have successful futures. Yet, across our state, many schools are in bad shape. The buildings are breaking down, often with leaking roofs, faulty boilers, or even asbestos. This is why the BEST (Building Excellent Schools Today) grant program was established in 2008. It has annually provided state dollars to fund competitive grants for repairing existing school buildings, and even building new schools. In fact, it was through BEST funds that the new facility for the Rocky Mountain PK-12 Deaf School here in Lakewood was constructed. As of FY 13-14, it has awarded over a combined $759 million toward the construction and renovations of schools across dozens of different counties. As of today in FY15-16, BEST has awarded over $47 million in grants to nearly 20 different counties. At a time when we need to work harder than ever to ensure every child in Colorado has a fair shot at getting a great education, BEST has been wildly successful in making sure more kids across the state have the finest facilities and best resources to get a world class education. However, while the BEST program has done excellent work, we have barely scratched the surface on addressing the problem of deteriorating school facilities. As the BEST program’s funding cap is currently structured, there is simply not enough flexibility to go toward other meaningful projects to underserved school districts. Instead of getting bigger grants for major renovations, some
districts are getting smaller grants for smaller projects. As a result, for some schools, we are simply plugging our fingers into the holes of a sinking ship, while simultaneously seeing new holes pop open. Andy Kerr There is GUEST COLUMN something we can do to fix this. Colorado has a booming economy, but our unique Constitutional requirements can make the process of funding needed programs complicated. To enhance the BEST program while taking advantage of our expanding economy, we need to raise the program’s bonding cap. I am running a bill, SB16072, which would increase its annual cap and enable BEST to help more underserved schools. It is my sincere hope that if this bill passes, the BEST program will receive the boost it needs to do even more to ensure our kids have a fair shot at a first-rate education, no matter where they live or what their background. As a parent, and as a teacher, I know firsthand that in order for our kids to be able to get ahead and stay ahead in today’s global economy, they receive a quality education. I hope my colleagues will pass this bill quickly so more Colorado kids have that fair shot. Senator Andy Kerr represents Senate District 22, which represents parts of Jefferson County. Senator Kerr currently serves as ranking member on the Senate Education Committee, and has worked as a social studies teacher in Jefferson County Schools for over a decade.
The phone rang. I picked it up. My former husband sounded like he’d been crying. “Eden died.” I put my hand over my heart. Though it was expected for a long time, Eden’s death still shocked me. Our nephew, Master Sgt. Eden Pearl, served with the Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Unit (MARSOC) in Afghanistan. Eden had survived six years after the IED (improvised explosive device) hit his Humvee on Aug. 15, 2009. He was thrown 30 feet and sustained burns over 90 percent of his body. The phone call let me know that after six years of agony, our favorite nephew finally died. My mind flashed back to when Eden was 11. On a visit to Colorado, he climbed Mt. Bierstadt with me. It was a sunny day. Red-haired, freckle-faced Eden said during our ascent, “I want to climb five more 14,000 ft. peaks!” Altitude sickness on Mt. Bierstadt didn’t slow down his ambitions. He managed to climb several more peaks without getting sick. Even back then, Eden had go-power. My father called it “drive.” Due to his red hair, freckles and fighting spirit, he would later be nicknamed by his fellow Marines “Viking Warrior.” Eden Pearl was the only son of my sister-in-law, Catherine. She called me six years ago to tell me of Eden’s dreadful injuries from the IED, and that he wasn’t expected to live through the night. “If I lose him, I don’t know what I’ll do.” After being flown back to the United States, modern medicine kept Eden alive at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He endured many surgeries and multiple skin grafts. Due to infection he lost both legs and an arm. It must have been torture for him. Fellow Marines from his unit brought him his dog tags and his wedding ring. Due to his injuries he could not wear
the ring, nor could he talk to his wife, mother, other relatives or his fellow Marines. A traumatic brain injury from the explosion in Afghanistan left Eden unable to communicate. Was it an act of Mary Stobie mercy to keep him alive for six years? I WIT AND GRIT don’t think so. Yet his death bothers me. But mercifully death is a gift in Eden’s case, considering that he had no quality of life. Eden’s sad ending drives home to me a thought. What devastation war rains down on our troops and their families — not to mention the innocent victims of war living in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in the Middle East. Heartbreak, grief and anger ripple through entire nations, ours included. Middle East wars are not winnable for either side.Our military fights with unstable factions. Those of us in the United States don’t hear of “peace accords” or “courts of war crimes.” There are no longer any agreed upon rules of war. With many of our enemies scattered over the globe — some even growing up on our own soil, I struggle to understand “the new normal of war.” The only sense I make of the situation is this: In these current wars there is no clarity, and what clarity we once had in purpose and solutions has disappeared. One wonders how order can be created out of chaos? God only knows.
Mary Stobie is the author of the memoir “You Fall Off, You Get Back On.” Her website is www.marystobie.com.
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Donna M. Siebenaler, age 80, of Shakopee, MN, formerly of Lakewood, CO, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at her home. Donna was born in Shakopee, MN, on January 16, 1936, the daughter of Leo and Magdelena (Girgen) Siebenaler. She worked as a buyer agent for Gates Rubber Company in CO for 32 years. She enjoyed music, playing cards, and her 50 years in the Denver, CO area. Donna is preceded in death by her brothers, Charles, Leonard, Ray, and
Albert; sisters, Helen Davis, Martha Scherer, Rose Lenzmeier, Lillian Ess, Alice Klouda and Gertrude Roepke. Survived by sisters and brother, Dorothy Dennig, Rita Mellang, Mary Schlink, Florence (Richard) Gephart, Leo ‘Sonny’ (Silvia) Siebenaler; sisterin-law, Marvel Siebenaler; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, January 26, 2016, 10:30 AM at the Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne (Church of St. Mark), 350 South Atwood Street, Shakopee. Interment at Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee. Visitation Monday from 5-7 PM at McNearney Funeral Home, 1220 3rd Ave. E., Shakopee, MN, 952-4452755. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday from 9:30-10:15 AM at Church of St. Mark Parish Center. Memorials preferred to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be shared at www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com
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January 28, 2016
FA I T H HEALTH CULTURE FA M I L Y FOOD
Game for some wild eating? Stores offer options for adventurous palate By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Steve Hein has this advice for a firsttime customer: Try mountain lion. “Mountain lion is delicious — it’s lighter and tastes like pork,” he said. “With it, you can make roast, do some nice sausages or burgers.” But then, Hein has been suggesting a wilder experience with meats for more than 20 years. The owner of Steve’s Meat Market in Olde Town Arvada sells culinary meat delicacies that include deer, elk, moose, antelope, caribou, bear, buffalo, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and wild boar. “If you’re going with bear, sausage is best,” said Rob Bobitsky, owner of Wheat Ridge Poultry and Meats and Rocky Mountain Meats. “It’s a very gamy meat. If you get it from the wrong place, it’s not very good.” This kind of culinary savoir faire is the result of years of experience experimenting with different meats and styles of preparation for both Bobitsky and Hein. Steve’s, Rocky Mountain Meats, and other wild game processing shops provide all manner of goods for hunters — jerky, bratwurst and steaks, among other cuts. “People like it because they know where their meat comes from,” Bobitsky said. Both Bobitsky and Hein don’t just process the game for their clients — they turn the meat into delicious treats by adding their own touches. “We blend our own spices here for the meats,” Hein said. “Items like our smoked German meats and jalapeño cheddar dogs are some of our most popular products because of the flavor we add.” Neither Steve’s nor Rocky Mountain requires appointments, and animals must have carcass tags when they’re dropped off by hunters. How much meat the butchers can get depends entirely on the animal’s weight. An average animal will yield about 55 percent of its hanging weight, according to Hein. Interest is growing in alternatives to beef, pork and chicken, particularly because of health benefits, Hein said. “Wild game has less cholesterol and higher protein,” he said. “These animals have no chemicals or medicine in their system — it’s the ultimate free range.” The challenge comes in finding these meats for those who aren’t hunters. Most grocery stores don’t carry much in the way of variety. Hein said many non-hunters can shop online at places like Fossil Farms or American Pride Foods, but they can be pricey. Instead, shoppers looking for game alternatives can visit Bobitsky’s Poultry and Meats, which has been in the family since 1942. Although a separate business from Rocky Mountain Meats, it’s become a community mainstay. Adventurous eaters can purchase their locally sourced beef, chicken, poultry and dairy as well as elk, boar and pheasant. “People love it here because of the freshness of everything,” Bobitsky said. They will show up for their chicken just for the day, and know how fresh it is.” For those looking for ideas about what to do with their alternatives, Cabela’s has that covered. In the store, amateur chefs can get information from employees, and the company’s website has a special “Cook with Cabela’s” area that provides everything from recipes to how to clean the animals to how prepare the meat.
An employee at Steve’s Meat Market cuts meat dropped off by hunters. The market makes everything from sausage to roasts from the animals. Photo by Clarke Reader
Here are some of the recipes from Cabela’s for game connoisseurs:
PHEASANT POPPERS Prep Time: 30 minutes
12 thin cut filets of pheasant breast
Cook Time: 15 minutes
1 can of sliced water chestnuts
Servings: 12
Toothpicks
Ingredients
Directions
6 jalapeño peppers cut in half and seeded
1. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
1 8-ounce tub of onion-and-chive cream cheese
3. Place a pheasant filet on top of the cream cheese. 4. Place a slice of water chestnut on top of the pheasant filet. 5. Wrap with a piece of bacon. 6. Secure bacon with a toothpick.
2. Fill the cavity of the pepper with cream cheese.
7. Grill at 350 degrees until the bacon and pheasant are cooked through.
Prep Time: 45 minutes
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
Cook Time: 20 minutes
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
Servings: 8
3 cloves garlic, minced
with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat and brown evenly on all sides.
Ingredients
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cups smoked wild boar loin, diced
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
1 medium onion, diced
1. Season diced smoked wild boar liberally
3. Add chicken broth, wild and brown rice and almonds. Cook until rice is hot. Stir in reserved meat and cook 1 or 2 minutes more until warm.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
Directions
Cook Time: 1 hour
1 cup chopped onion
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
6 slices of bacon cut in half
WILD BOAR RICE PILAF
2. Remove browned meat from the pan and reserve. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño and garlic. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
VENISON MEATLOAF Servings: 8 Ingredients 1½ pounds of ground venison ½ pound of ground beef 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup of quick cooking oats
1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color will work) Topping: 1 cup ketchup 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2. Mix all of the meatloaf ingredients well and place in a greased baking dish. 3. Shape into a well packed meatloaf. 4. Mix ingredients for topping and spread onto the meatloaf. 5. Bake for 1 hour.
1 11.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes, with liquid
3 tablespoons mustard
6. Garnish with sliced green onion and extra sauce.
3 teaspoons sea salt
Splash of bourbon (if desired)
7. Let the meatloaf cool before cutting.
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January 28, 2016
Touching family journey defines ‘4,000 Miles’ Pulitzer Prize-finalist play comes to life at Miners Alley
By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com There’s wisdom and grace to be found by facing loss and challenges. But, sometimes, the lesson is taught only through time. In Amy Herzog’s play, “4,000 Miles,” two characters on different ends of the spectrum of life discover there is always more to learn from people around them. “I think the audience will be able to draw whatever they want out IF YOU GO of it,” said Curtiss Johns, who WHAT: “4,000 Miles” plays Leo. “It’s WHERE: Miners Alley kind of an inPlayhouse, 1224 Washtergenerational ington Ave., Golden comedy with a dramatic unWHEN: Jan. 29 - March dertone.” 6 G o l d e n’s Friday and Saturday Miners Al7:30 p.m. ley Playhouse, 1224 WashingSunday - 6 p.m. ton Ave., hosts COST: $25 adult “4,000 Miles” $22 senior Jan. 29 through March 5. Perfor$14 children, 12 years mances are 7:30 and younger p.m. Friday and INFORMATION: 303Saturday, and 6 935-3044 or www. p.m. Sunday. minersalley.com The 2013 Pulitzer Prizefinalist play tells the story of Leo, a 21-year-old who is on a crosscountry bike trip when he suffers a major loss. Seeking solace and respite from grief, he finds himself at his 91-year-old grandmother Vera’s (Deborah Persoff ) West Village apartment. They spend the following month together, and learn what makes them different and similar. “Vera has such a rich history — she’s believed in people throughout her life, and
Becca (Alaina Reel) and Leo (Curtiss Johns) appear in Miners Alley’s production of “4,000 Miles.” Photo courtesy of Cody Schuyler has such strength of character because of that,” Persoff said. “She may be slower and 91, but she’s still incredibly resilient.” The show also features Alaina Reel as Becca and Jenna Moll Eyes as Amanda. The formula for great shows is to find a great script and director, director Len Matheo said. And this play perfectly fits the theater’s approach. “I think audience members are going to
recognize a lot of themselves in the characters,” he said. “The show is really about family about finding out who yours really is.” Johns, Matheo and Persoff all spoke glowingly of the script, which they say manages to be simultaneously extremely funny and deeply insightful. “It’s such a great group at Miners that is able to bring this script to life,” Johns said.
“Getting to work with my fellow actors to make these characters our own has been the most fun.” Herzog based several characters in her plays on family members, and that sense of familiarity permeates the play. “It’s a play rich with relationships,” Persoff said. “What these two characters discover brings them together, and they link arms and go forward together.”
Playing with snow indoors relieves cooped-up energy For the almost 40 percent of grandparents and other relatives providing child care, cold snowy days can be stressful. To relieve that stress, young children may enjoy creating snowmen inside with cheap materials found in the kitchen. Quiet conversations while doing activities with adults also help nurture resilient children. To make homemade poster paint for making winter scenes, mix ½ cup flour and 1 tablespoon salt. Add them very slowly into a saucepan filled with 2 cups water. Whisk while mixing. Cook and whisk on medium heat to avoid lumps. Remove when this mixture looks like smooth white paint. Add 1 tablespoon clear liquid dish detergent for a smoother glossy paint. Then use brushes or Q-tips to paint
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Share painting pictures Children may take want to take a picture and send a winter message of love to cousins or other grandparents far away. Cut out white paper circles or use coffee filters and color a few a few Frosties. Cover them with white glue or a thin mixture of flour and water glue and sprinkle with salt for glitter. Margarita salt, cookie decorations and sugar also work. Color a scene on computer paper, and glue on the snowmen. Gather a cookie pan full of snow, and make a winter scene with small toys. Try
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making little snowmen before the snow gets too slushy. Shaving cream also makes winter snow scenes. Children can write messages in the snow with their fingers. Warn children not to eat or place near their eyes. All this will make a mess and children will love it, but it’s an easy clean-up while you gather at the sink to sing Frosty the Snowman. If you are hungry, make snowmen out of bread or English muffins, cover with nut butter and decorate with Cheerios and chocolate chips. Indoor snowball fights When children need to be active again, about every 30 or 60 minutes, roll up some newspaper half-sheets reinforced with a little duct or cellophane tape and have
an indoor snowball fight. Couches, chairs, laundry baskets or cardboard boxes can be turned into fortresses. If the snowball fight gets out of hand, switch to snowball basketball. Place a laundry basket a reasonable distance so all young ages can make baskets and practice adding up the points. Then there is snowball bowling, snowball baseball, tennis, volleyball, football, toss, hide-and-seek the snowballs, and find the snowballs with flashlights in the dark.
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.
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Local artists show their work in statewide exhibit Arvada Center hosts second Art of the State display By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com To give a window into the sheer talent present in Colorado’s artists, the Arvada Center is hosting its second Art of the State exhibition. Art of the State, which includes artists from as nearby as Arvada, Lakewood, Golden and Westminster and as far away as Grand Junction and Steamboat, is on display through March 27 at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. The galleries are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. They also remain open until 7:30 p.m. on evenings with theater performances. “This exhibit highlights the quality, breadth and diversity of the Colorado art world,” said Collin Parson, exhibition manager and curator. “Even with less work on display than the first Art of the State, our galleries are still full of a variety of works.” The juried show is held every three years, and exhibition coordinator Kristin Bueb said this year 511 artists submitted about 14,034 works. Eventually, jurors Parson, Gwen Chanzit and Michael Chavez winnowed it down to 148 pieces from 124 artists. “Part of the reason we hold this every three years is because that allows for more diversity in artists involved,” Bueb said. “We have something from every medium here — there is nothing that wasn’t included.” That variety is a result of the call for entry, which was open to any Colorado artist older than 18, in any media. Some of the chosen work includes more traditional forms such as photography and sculpture to newer forms like a video game and digital screens. Visitors can vote for their favorite works in a People’s Choice competition, and jurors selected best in show, second and third places, and honorable mentions. Art institutions from all over the state will also send representatives to pick special award winners. The show offers a nice mix of ages and career stages, Parson said. New and returning artists are on display, but even returning artists are not the same as they were three years ago. “Many of these artists who were here last
The Arvada Center’s second Art of the State features 148 pieces from 124 artists. Here is a carbon tones pigment print by Allen Birnbach. Photo courtesy of Arvada Center
IF YOU GO WHAT: Art of the State WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada WHEN: Through March 27 Monday - Friday - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday - 1 to 5 p.m. COST: Free INFORMATION: 720-898-7255 or www.arvadacenter.org
PANEL DISCUSSIONS Color pencil by Lui Ferreyra time have gone on to big projects and some really wonderful things,” Parson said. “It’s an event people look forward to because it’s such a great representation of the scene.” What unites these often divergent artists and styles is their dedication to their home state. “No one here has gotten too big for Colo-
Artists in the Art of the State 2016 exhibition will talk about their works and the Colorado art scene during three panel discussions on: Saturday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at 11 a.m. rado,” Bueb said. “They’re still here supporting the state, and touting the scene.”
January 28, 2016
Paris teaches ‘joie de vie’
Twenty-one days after terrorists attacked Paris, killing 130 people, I walked off a plane to start a trip I had dreamed of since I was eight years old. Following the tragedy, I had received so many Crystal Anderson texts and emails asking me whether I would cancel my trip to the City of Light. Mom: “Are you still going?” Aunt Teresa: “Please cancel your trip. It’s too dangerous.” My friend Courtney: “Why are you still going?” The answer was simple: This trip, besides achieving a lifelong goal, was a chance as a journalist to experience the strength of a nation rising together. I also didn’t want fear to dictate my life. And that philosophy prevailed in Paris: Even though the result of fear was visible in the uncrowded restaurants and popular attractions, the resilience of a city blindsided by tragedy shone through. Despite the devastation of the November attacks, I swiftly — and surprisingly — passed through customs and made it through the airport in 20 minutes: No security checkpoints. No TSA guards. No police. My Airbnb host, Sarah Hannah, a Parisian woman in her 30s, welcomed me into her historic apartment. Located in Paris’ Saint Marcel neighborhood, she and I talked logistics, the city’s sites and hidden places I had to see. During our conversation, she told me how three women, potential guests like me, canceled one after the other, because of the attacks. “Tu penses que la même?” she asked me. Had I thought to do the same? No, I said, I don’t live that way. I embrace situations for what they are and don’t let them hinder me. “I agree,” she said in English. “You can’t live your life like that — in fear.” Settled in, I soon embarked upon the streets of Paris. I walked, passing by boulangeries, patisseries (with the best macaroons I’ve ever tasted), antique stores and corner markets. I turned down every cobblestone street I could, taking in everything around me, breathing in Paris. Early in the evening, the streets thinned, but those who passed smiled and wished me “bonjour.” I excitedly walked eight miles of history — to the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Pantheon, the Seine river, the Notre Dame.
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With a local audience listening on the steps of the Basillica de Sacre Coeur in Paris, this harpist holds the attention of many locals by playing songs like “Hallelujah” and “La Marseillaise” (the French national anthem). Photos by Crystal Anderson At dinnertime, I stopped at a small fondue restaurant, Le Vignt, in the popular Saint Michel restaurant district. The host, standing at the door, welcomed me with “Bonjour, mademoiselle, please come in.” Decorated in a 1920s theme, I sat at a small table near the wall. Six other people were in the restaurant, which could seat 50. The host took my order and returned to the door he had just ushered me through, holding it open and talking to each passer-by. An hour later, he had only managed to fill two more of the 11 tables. The next day, I set off to visit le Louvre. Walking along the Boulevard Saint-Michel searching for the Port Royal Metro station, I saw military men and women patrolling the streets. Walking in step with one another, the 10 soldiers inspected the area, guns abreast. The sight surprised me, leaving me a little uneasy, a reminder that just three weeks earlier terrorists had threatened this city’s security. I saw the patrols again and again: outside le Louvre, at the base of the Eiffel Tower, at the Basilica de Sacre Coeur. But realizing they were there for protection, I soon felt safe rather than
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English as A Second Language tutorial classes available Sunday and Monday evenings at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Registration required. Call Kathy Martinez at 303882-2751.
Applewood Kiwanis Club meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565.
Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite are counted among its alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development. We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.
Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.
Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-4776291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.
Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com.
Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.
Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden.org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.
Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.
Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550. New members welcome.
Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community.
who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. TOPS CO 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 480-650-0537. Wednesdays Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273. American Legion Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org. Arvada Biz Connection www.meetup.com/ Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.
Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-718-7307 with questions.
Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-4314697.
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Arvada Rotary meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. The
club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657.
Buffalo Toastmasters meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. Look for signs pointing you to the right room. Go to www. buffalotoastmasters.org or www.meetup.com/ Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment. Concordia Lutheran Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact 303-989-5260. Foothills Music Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-988-9565. Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join.
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meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor.org for details.
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Order Sons of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-2388055. Professional women NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-8273283 to RSVP. Thursdays All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by providing them items made by hand. We encourage you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our fun group. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Phillips Methodist Church, 1450 S. Pierce, Lakewood. For information, contact Sue King at susaneking70@msn.com or 303-986-1098. Business spirituality Business Honoring Spirituality meets 7-9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933. CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS Professional Network at www.CertusNetwork.com. Community Coffee Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. Golden Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at Buffalo Rose Events Center, 1119 Washington Ave., Golden. For information, contact Ed Dorsey at 303-829-5195, or go to or go to www.goldenlionsclub.org. Golden Men’s Support Group meets 7-8:45 p.m. Thursdays near the National Renewal Energy Lab. Call Roger at 720-289-6396 or Terry at 303-748-3748. Investors’ meetings The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association
Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month at members’ homes. Members come from all along the Front Range because this is the only such club available. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions.
and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For info, contact 303-210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com. Golden Gate Community Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www.goldengategrange. com. New members welcome. Grand Piano Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www.grappabistro.com. Call 303-273-8882 for reservations and information. HeartPULSE Learn how to take an active role in your health and well-being. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Contact HeartPULSE for information on cost. Each session features an educational presentation, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. Contact heartpulse@ att.net.
Stuck in the Middle, a social support group for spouses and caregivers of those with chronic illnesses, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Perhaps you’ve been a caregiver for years, your spouse or family member has moved to a facility and now you are faced with the isolation of living alone. Or your loved one is at home and you would like an opportunity to relax and talk with people who understand the pressures caregivers face. Would you like to meet others in similar situations? SITM meets in member’s homes. Email Bonnie at bonnieforsitm@earthlink.net, for information. Wheat Ridge Kiwanis Club invites you to Breakfast any Thursday Morning at 7 a.m. at Davies Chuck Wagon on 26th Avenue just west of Kipling. Come join us for speakers, camaraderie and community service. We are a small club and we have a great time serving the children of our community and more. For information call David Colson at 303-507-2919. info@wheatridgekiwanis.com and www.wheatridgekiwanis.com. Fridays CalmUp Journey Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing? Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.DrLorieGose.com or 303-500-2340. Divorce Workshop A workshop that covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce is presented the fourth Friday of each month at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Meet in the Encore Room upstairs. Check in 9-9:30 a.m.; workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/ checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Discover community resources,
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January 28, 2016
THINGS TO DO TOP 5
THEATER/SHOWS
Playhouse Presents ‘4000 Miles’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents the 2013 Pulitzer Prize finalist “4000 Miles,” by Amy Herzog and directed by Len Matheo, from Friday, Jan. 29 to Sunday, March 6, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. performance Sunday, March 6. After suffering a major loss while on a cross-country bike trip, 21 yearold Leo seeks solace from his feisty 91-year-old grandmother Vera in her West Village apartment. Over a month, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder, and ultimately reach each other. “4000 Miles” looks at how two outsiders find their way in today’s world. Theater Production of ‘Medea’ The Edge Theater presents “Medea” through Sunday, Feb. 14, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Parking is free. Medea, a barbarian and the wife of Jason, finds her position in the Greek world threatened as Jason leaves her for a Green princess of Corinth. Medea takes vengeance on Jason by killing Jason’s new wife, as well as her own children with him, after which she escapes to Athens to start a new life. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, with an 8 p.m. performance Monday, Feb. 8 (no performance Sunday, Feb. 7). Tickets available by calling 303-232-0363 or going to www. theedgetheater.com.
Chamber Orchestra Concert Augustana Arts and Stratus Chamber Orchestra presents Anniversaries: 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s Death at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Colorado Christian University Music Center, 9200 W. Ellsworth Ave., Lakewood, and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Call 303-388-4962 or go to www.augustanaarts.org for tickets and information. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Speaker The Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library welcome Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Fenn at a breakfast buffet at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. The annual meeting is free for the Friends of the Jefferson County Library. Friends may bring guests for a fee, which can be used toward the purchase of a Friends membership. Seating is limited. Call 303-403-5075. Fenn’s field of study is the early American West, focusing on epidemic disease, Native American and environmental history. ‘The Gin Game’ Theater Company of Lafayette and The Silver Circuit present “The Gin Game” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Tickets available at www.tclstage.org or call 1-800-8383006. Athena Project Art Show Athena Project presents Point of Departure, an art show that will provide insight into artists’ creative processes, runs through Friday, Feb. 12, at the 40 West Arts Gallery, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. The show is curated by Michele Brower, a Denver artist known for her paintings and installation pieces which grace museum, private and corporate collections nationwide. A pop up art and fashion boutique is from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in the gallery space. Admission is free and both art and fashion designs and accessories will be available for sale; 20 percent of all sales from this evening will benefit Athena Project. Improvised H!T Musical Broadway’s Next H!T Musical, an entirely improvised and outrageously funny show, takes to the Lakewood Cultural Center stage for one performance only at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6. Each scene is new. Every song is being sung for the first time. Tickets are available at 303-9877845, www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway.
ART/CRAFTS
‘Museo de las Americas’ Exhibit Selections from the “Museo de las Americas” exhibit are on display through Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Susan K. Arndt Galley, Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Gallery hours are 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Western Art and Lifestyle Artist Gary Sohrweid’s Colorado landscapes in oil will be featured in the Spirits in the Wind Gallery “Western Art and Lifestyle” exhibition running through Friday, Jan. 29, at 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Go to www.spiritsinthewindgallery. com. Call 303-279-1192. Tropical Wildlife: Art and the Animal Kingdom Ages 6-12 years will discover wild animals from Australia, South America and Africa, from giant lizards and poisonous frogs to deadly snakes. Participants will use a variety of art techniques to examine the inhabitants of our planet. Program offered 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 16, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Bring a healthy after-school snack each time. Register by Jan. 8. Go to www.arvada.org/nature or call 720-898-7405.
EVENTS
Score a Touch Down with your Food We all know about our football but what about our football foods? Come for a free nutrition class at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, to discuss healthy alternatives for your favorite game day foods. Food and samples available throughout the store until 4 p.m. at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Contact Megan Grover at 303-423-0990. Selfies with Bears: Worst Case Hiking Scenarios Have you taken a selfie with a bear? Hiked in a lightning storm? Encountered black widows or a mama moose? Brushed up with poison ivy? The best way to stay safe in nature is to be prepared. Come for a fun, hands-on class to test your safety and survival knowledge from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 30, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada, and then take a short hike with a naturalist. Registration required; call 720-898-7405 or go to www. arvada.org/nature. Spaghetti Dinner Shrine of St. Anne’s Catholic Church hosts its 80th annual spaghetti dinner from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at 7555 Grant Place, Arvada (corner of Ralston Road and Webster Street). Dinner is in the parish center. For cost and other information, call 303-420-1280. Republican Men’s Club Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club welcomes John Andrews, who will give a presentation and sign his new book “Backbone Colorado USA: Dispatches from the Divide” on Monday, Feb. 1. The club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, are invited and welcome. Contact Fred Holden, president, 303-421-7619. Refugee Night Global Goods & Coffee hosts Refugee Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 5613 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The goal for the event is to give refugees the opportunity to share their story with others. Every Refugee Night is hosted by someone from the country we are spotlighting; this time it will be DR Congo. They share their story with our guests, and we provide food to sample to compliment the experience. All are welcome, and there is no charge to attend. Call 720-389-9030. Groundhogs, Whistlepigs and Woodchucks, oh my Bring the family to learn about groundhogs and some of their furry rodent friends such as beavers, squirrels and marmots. Free program is from 4:305:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For all ages. Registration required. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www. arvada.org/nature. After Nappers Club Let a naturalist guide your tyke through wonders of Majestic View Park with fun, outdoor weekly activities and adventures. We will hike at a toddler pace, use our 5 senses, and encourage exploration. Dress for the weather. Club meets from 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 2-5 years, with an adult. Registration required. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.
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After School Club Bring your children to enjoy fun, nature-themed activities and exploration with a Majestic View naturalist. Let us help your child develop a stewardship for nature and a love of science while exploring the park and participating in fun, hands-on learning. Dress for the weather. Program for ages 6-12 years runs from 4-5 p.m.
Wednesdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Registration required. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada. org/nature. Rocks and Minerals Around Us Through January, the North Jeffco Gem & Mineral Club will present an exhibit featuring Lyons sandstone, Mt. Antero granite, fossilized wood, smoky quartz, garnets, pyrite and more at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Go home with a token of your visit. Call 720898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.
HEALTH
Santosha Yoga Localworks Active strives to encourage community members to lead a more physically active and healthy life while building and strengthening friendships. Join us twice a month to try out different methods and workouts. The next session is from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Santosha Yoga, 5810 W. 38th Ave., Unit 11, Wheat Ridge. Go to www.wearelocalworks.org. Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-3632300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Sunday, Jan. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Westwoods Community Church, 2151 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood (Scott LoMurray, 701-471-7183); Monday, Feb. 1, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge; Tuesday, Feb. 2, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood; Tuesday, Feb. 2, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood; Wednesday, Feb. 3 and Thursday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m. to 3:3p p.m., Colorado School of Mines, 1600 Maple St., Golden. Unhealthy Self-Perceptions People’s tendency toward judging themselves harshly will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program “Why Are You So Hard on Yourself?” features a short film in which an FBI sketch artist draws how people describe themselves and then how those same people are described by others. Differences in the descriptions are startling. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. Relay For Life The American Cancer Society Relay For Life gives communities the chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Each year, more than 4 million people participate in this global phenomenon and raise money and awareness to save lives from cancer. Following is a partial schedule of Relay For Life events: Thursday, Feb. 4, West Metro Relay for Life kickoff party, Jose O’Shea’s Mexican Restaurant. Patient Education Series Lutheran Medical Center offers a series of free, educational seminars on a variety of health and medical topics. Seminars are led by physicians. Learn about low back pain from Dr. Richard Kim from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. Dr. Lindsay Eun presents “Me” Time When you Need It from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Learn about heart attack risk factors, signs and symptoms from Dr. Doug Martel from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. All seminars take place at Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, in the learning center on the second floor. Register online at lutheranmedicalcenter.org/classes or call 303425-8375. Make Time for your Health Bridges Health and Wellness offers affordable community health and wellness services and classes at Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Free parking available. Space is limited; registration required. Go to www. WellnessatBridges.com or call 303-425-2262 to register and for cost information. Bridges comprehensive wellness services also include acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, healing touch and nutrition counseling. Upcoming classes include: T’ai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Feb. 9-23, 10:45-11:45 a.m. (beginning) and 9:30-10:30 a.m. (advanced); Yoga Basics, Saturday, Feb. 13, 8:30-9:45 a.m.; Prenatal Yoga, through March 24, 9:30-11 a.m.; Therapeutic Yoga Workshops For Shoulder and Neck Pain, Feb. 10, 5:30-7 p.m.; Less Back Pain, More Mobility, Jan. 27 and Feb. 24, 5:30-7 p.m. Nutritional Coaching Megan Grover, master of medical science and nutritional health coach at the Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, offers free one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions for the public. Call the store at 303-4230990 for an appointment.
EDUCATION
Adult Reading Success Literacy Coalition of Colorado offers Reading Success for Adult Learners training for adult learning instructors. Training session is from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Colorado Christian University, Leprino Hall, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Training is a proven, effective to teach the learning disabled, behavior challenged and English as a Second Language. Go to www.literacycolorado.org. Registration is available onsite. Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More info at www.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. 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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Airports with the most gun discoveries were Dallas-Fort Worth, 153; HartsfieldJackson Atlanta, 144; Houston George Bush, 100; Denver, 90; and Phoenix, 73. TSA screened 708 million passengers in 2015, 40 million more than in 2014. Weapons of any kind are prohibited in carry-on bags. However, passengers can take guns with them when they fly if they are in checked bags, unloaded, properly packed and declared to the airline.
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Misc. Notices
Volunteers needed to serve on Jeffco boards and commissions The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners is looking to appoint people to serve on 14 county boards and commissions. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 15. Positions on the following boards and commissions are available:
• Audit Committee • Board of Health • Board of Review • Citizen Review Panel • Community Services Advisory Board • Development Disabilities Resource Center Board • Fairgrounds Advisory Board • Historical Commission • Library Board • Metro Football Stadium District Board • Open Space Advisory Board • Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Board • Sustainability Commission • Tri-County Workforce Development Board To apply, visit www.jeffco.us and fill out the online application, which can be found on the volunteer board vacancies page. Those who wish to apply for the Historical Commission, Community Services Advisory Board and Tri-County Workforce Development Board must also fill out an additional specific form, found on the boards’ individual pages. For questions on applications on any of the boards or commissions, email countymanager@jeffco.us or call 303-2718508.
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Wear red day Feb. 5 Jefferson County Public Health would like to encourage everyone to wear red on Feb. 5 for National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke. Anybody wearing red is welcome to stop by the Jefferson County Courts and Administration Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden, at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 5 for a photo opportunity. Jefferson County Public Health’s 2013 comprehensive health assessment shows that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Jefferson County, with heart disease and stroke as the most common types of cardiovascular disease. Tackling known risk factors such as tobacco use, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and inactive lifestyle can greatly reduce risks for illness and death from heart disease. The Jeffco health department has handouts and other educational materials on heart health and reducing risk factors available for free to the public. For more information, visit www.jeffco.us/publichealth.
League of Women Voters to update position on county boards and commissions The public is invited to attend a League of Women Voters of Jefferson County meeting at 9:15 a.m. Feb. 11 at the Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St., in Lakewood. The purpose of the meeting is because the league is updating and revising its 1987 position on the six elected and 19 appointed county boards and commissions. Along with that, the league is adding special districts and committees. The proposed changes will provide consistency in program standards and will incorporate important changes to state statutes that address open meetings and the public’s right to know. For more information, contact Susan at 303-988-5847. To inquire about an evening meeting on the topic, call 720254-5741.
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Green Mountain defender Reilly West blocks a shot attempt by D’Evelyn’s Lexi Reed during the Jan. 20 league girls basketball game. The Rams played hard, but the Jaguars’ accurate shooting earned them a 66-32 win. Photos by Tom Munds
D’Evelyn girls swamp Green Mountain 66-32 score reflects fast pace of Jaguars’ play By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Home fans shook the walls with cheers as Jaguar girls posted a 66-32 win over Green Mountain in the opening half of the Jan. 20 league basketball doubleheader at D’Evelyn High School. “We got off to a good start and that set the tone for the game,” Jaguar girls coach Chris Olson said after the game. “We just do what we do out there tonight. We press, run, shoot some three-pointers and always try to make the pace faster than the other team likes to play.” Green Mountain Coach Eric Shoeneman said it proved to be a tough game for his Rams. “We got put back on our heels early by their big lead and we were never able to recover,” he said. “We have a good record, but D’Evelyn is a very good team and we looked forward to coming and seeing how
we matched up against them. I hoped the game would be closer but that didn’t happen for us.” D’Evelyn pushed the tempo from the start, scoring the first 11 points to build a lead Green Mountain was never to overcome. The Jaguars led 19-8 at the end of the first quarter and outscored the Rams in every period as they won the game 66-32. The Jaguars coach said he substituted frequently to maintain their fast-pace style. “We have a solid lineup and everyone got good playing time tonight,” he said. “That is a plus as it helps build depth up and down our roster.” Olson said the win helps keep the team at the top of the standings. “We always try to win the league championship,” he said. “That will be challenging because we are in a league with good teams like Golden, Green Mountain, Evergreen and Valor.” Lexi Reed led the Jaguars in scoring with 24 points and Aubrey Girls continues on Page 22
Brecon Antrillo (21) drives to get around D’Evelyn defender Angi Reed (15) during the Jan. 20 league game. The Jaguars shooting was on target throughout, and they won the game 66-32.
Jaguars come back to beat Rams D’Evelyn boys rally to beat Green Mountain 64-55 By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Rams held the lead early, but the boys of the Jaguars team overcame that deficit on their home floor to edge Green Mountain 64-55 in the second half of a Jan. 20 girls-boys basketball twin bill at D’Evelyn High School. It was a contest of two different halves. Green Mountain came out and established a lead they took into halftime. But D’Evelyn returned to the court with new intensity in the third period, took the lead halfway through the quarter and went on to win the game. “We didn’t work hard enough in the first half,” D’Evelyn coach Dan Zinn said after the game. “At halftime, we challenged the boys to step things up and they did. I think playing more aggressive defense helped turn things around for us.” Boys continues on Page 22
Jose Hinestroza (34) goes up to haul down a rebound for Green Mountain during the Jan. 20 game against D’Evelyn. The Rams led early, but D’Evelyn rallied to win the game 64-55. Photo by Tom Munds
The conference names are majestic, but the new league alignment that will apparently be approved for Class 5A football teams has left many observers with altitude sickness. For the 2016-17 cycle, the Colorado High School Activities Association football committee has proposed reducing the 5A football playoffs from 32 to 16 teams, which is a good idea. However, using teams’ Ratings Percentage Index, a computer ranking, over the past two years to realign leagues has drawn a puzzled response from many coaches and athletic directors. The “waterfall” Jim Benton alignments are OVERTIME intended to balance out leagues based on the strength of teams. But they also separate some natural geographic rivals and bring about more travel for teams. For example, Mountain Vista and ThunderRidge — neighborhood rivals in Highlands Ranch — would no longer be in the same league. One of ThunderRidge’s new conference foes would be Northglenn, some 30 miles away. Conferences in the 5A proposal are named after Colorado’s 14ers, like Mount Elbert and Mount Evans. They are great monikers, but I still liked the way teams were aligned in the former Centennial, Continental and 5A Jefferson County leagues. The CHSAA Legislative Council is expected to approve the new conference alignments on Jan. 28. The council determines rules, and its 75 members represent all athletic conferences along with delegates from the Colorado Association of School Boards, Colorado Athletic Directors Association and Colorado Association of Secondary School Administrators. The football committee proposal is one of 10 reports that will likely be approved. The claim of the football committee with its Class 5A waterfall conference proposal is that travel will be along the I-25 corridor and be no longer than two hours since there are no Grand Junction schools. The proposed Class 4A waterfall league lineup is based on geography. Sounds good but it seems like interest and gate receipts could be affected when Cherry Creek plays teams like Prairie View in Henderson or Grandview travels to Doherty and Pomona faces Aurora Hinkley. Even in Class 4A, when Littleton has a game in Montrose. Sure rivalry games can be scheduled as nonleague affairs but seeing Creek vs. Valor or Douglas County vs. Castle View in league contests that add more importance than just bragging right will be lost in the new conference alignments. She can’t stay out of the gym Pomona basketball player Ashley Van Sickle logs long hours in the gym. “She’s a great kid and is a very good student,” coach Jeff Gomer said. “She is well respected by both staff and students at the school. She is one of the best junior guards in the state and she has a really well-rounded game. “She can pass, score and defend. The best thing about her is she is a gym rat. I have to kick her out of the gym so I can go home.” Van Sickle is at or near the top of Jefferson County 5A statistics. She is second in scoring at 17.6 points per game, first in assists with 6.5 per game and first in steals with 5.2 a game. Benton continues on Page 22
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SPORTS ROUNDUP LAKEWOOD TIGERS GIRLS BASKETBALL Lakewood 75, Arvada West 22 Lakewood took a dominating victory over conference opponent Arvada west in a home game on Jan. 22. Key performers: Senior Mackenzie Forrest scored 17 points. Sophomore Camilla Emsbo went five for five on two-pointers, three offensive rebounds and five defensive. Lakewood 69, Dakota Ridge 48 Lakewood claimed victory over conference opponent Dakota Ridge in an away game on Jan. 20. Key performers: Senior Mackenzie Forrest scored 15 points. Sophomore Camilla Emsbo had eight total rebounds BOYS BASKETBALL Arvada West 63, Lakewood 40
Lakewood lost at home to conference opponent Arvada West on Jan. 22. Lakewood 66, Rampart 40 Lakewood won over nonconference opponent Rampart in a home game on Jan. 21. Dakota Ridge 66, Lakewood 52 Lakewood lost to league opponent Dakota Ridge in an away game on Jan. 20. GIRLS SWIMMING Jeffco Invite 2016 Lakewood placed fifth of 24 in a nonconference meet on Jan. 22. Jeffco JV Invite Lakewood placed second with 271 points in a nonconference meet on Jan. 22. Eloise Young won the 100 free, and Zoe Markgraf the 100 breast.
ALAMEDA PIRATES GIRLS BASKETBALL Alameda 31, Bruce Randolph 30 Alameda claimed a narrow victory over nonconference opponent in a neutral game on Jan. 21. Key performers: Senior Holly Dock led with eight points, and went three for four on free throws. Junior Faith Sullivan had two offensive rebounds and eight defensive. Denver South 43, Alameda 18 Alameda fell to nonconference opponent Denver South in an away game on Jan. 20. Vista PEAK Prep 82, Alameda 20 Alameda lost to conference opponent
Vista PEAK Prep in a home game on Jan. 19. Key performers: Senior Bianca Cisneros led the team with six points. Senior Jailene Pierce both her free throws, and had one offensive rebound and six defensive. BOYS BASKETBALL Fort Lupton 69, Alameda 50 Alameda lost to conference opponent Fort Lupton in an away game on Jan. 22. Vista PEAK Prep 79, Alameda 57 Alameda fell to conference opponent Vista PEAK Prep in a home game on Jan. 19.
GREEN MOUNTAIN RAMS GIRLS BASKETBALL Green Mountain 62, Littleton 48 Green Mountain claimed victory over conference opponent Littleton in a home game on Jan. 22. Key performers: Junior Delaney Bernard led with 15 points. Freshman Savannah Hapke and senior Hannah Hank both went two for two on three-pointers. Sophomore Brecon Antrillo had two offensive rebounds and three defensive.
bound and seven defensive. Sophomore Alex Telles and junior Justin Booher both went two for two on free throws.
D’Evelyn 66, Green Mountain 32 Green Mountain lost to conference opponent D’Evelyn in a home game on Jan. 20. Key performers: Junior Corrina Archuleta scored nine points, and went three for three on free throws. Junior Reilly West and senior Hannah Hank both had two offensive rebounds and seven defensive.
D’Evelyn 64, Green Mountain 55 Green Mountain lost to conference opponent D’Evelyn in a home game on Jan. 20. Key performers: Senior Austin Fritts scored 19 points, had one offensive rebound and seven defensive. Sophomore Alex Telles and junior Justin Booher both went two for two on free throws.
BOYS BASKETBALL Green Mountain 68, Ponderosa 52 Green Mountain took the win over nonconference opponent Ponderosa in a home game on Jan. 23. Key performers: Senior Austin Fritts scored 19 points, had one offensive re-
GIRLS SWIMMING Jeffco Invite 2016 D’Evelyn placed 16th of 24 in a nonconference meet on Jan. 22.
Green Mountain 53, Littleton 43 Green Mountain took the win over conference opponent Littleton in an away game on Jan. 22. Key performers: Senior Austin Fritts scored 19 points, had one offensive rebound and seven defensive. Sophomore Alex Telles and junior Justin Booher both went two for two on free throws.
Jeffco JV Invite Green Mountain placed 18th in a nonconference meet on Jan. 22.
BEAR CREEK BEARS GIRLS BASKETBALL Ralston Valley 73, Bear Creek 30 The Bears lost the away conference game Jan. 20. Key performers: Junior Bo Shaffer scored 15 points. Dakota Ridge 57, Bear Creek 48 The Bears lost the home conference game Jan. 22.
BOYS BASKETBALL Bear Creek 50, Ralston Valley 43 The Bears won the home conference game Jan. 20. Dakota Ridge 48, Bear Creek 36 The Bears lost the away conference game Jan. 22.
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SPORTS ROUNDUP D’EVELYN JAGUARS GIRLS BASKETBALL Evergreen 56, D’Evelyn 51 D’Evelyn narrowly lost on the road to conference opponent Evergreen on Jan. 22. Key performers: Senior Lexi Reed scored 17 points. Senior Aubrey Sotolongo went two for two on free throws. Sophomore Angi Reed had six rebounds. D’Evelyn 66, Green Mountain 32 D’Evelyn took a commanding win over conference opponent Green Mountain, more than doubling the opponent’s score in a home game on Jan. 20. Key performers: Senior Lexi Reed dominated with 24 points. Senior Madison Berres had three offensive rebounds, and five defensive.
Benton Continued from Page 20
The 5-foot-7 Van Sickle leads the state’s Class 5A players in steals and is tied for first in average assists. She is fifth in free throw shooting (79 percent) and sixth in 3-point shooting (42 percent). Preseason player of the year Colorado School of Mines senior Nate Olinger, a Pomona graduate, was named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Boys Continued from Page 20
The Green Mountain coach said his team played three good quarters, but the poor fourth quarter let D’Evelyn back in the game. “We played our game throughout the first half and it was working for us,” coach Derek VanTassel said. “We had the momentum, relaxed a little, D’Evelyn stepped up their game and we couldn’t seem to regain our momentum.” Green Mountain came out and built an early 13-6 lead and were ahead 28-20 at halftime. The Jaguars found the range with their three-pointers in the third period, and they took the lead for the first time midway through the quarter at 34-32. They worked their offense and hit their free throws as they won the game 64-55. Josh Brinkerhoff was the leading scorer for his team with 17 points, and his teammate Charlie Davis scored 11 points for the Jaguars. Green Mountain senior Adam Fritts was the scoring leader for the rams with 19 points and teammate Alec Stowell added 16 points. Fritts also led the team in rebounding with eight, in assists with three and in blocked shots with two. Zinn said the game was a big win for the Jaguars. “Every conference win is big,” he said. “I am proud of the way the boys responded and picked things up for us in the second half. We know the conference is tough, so
Girls Continued from Page 20
Sotolongo had nine. Nine players scored for D’Evelyn and the team hit eight threepointers. Madison Berres led the team in rebounds with eight. Green Mountain’s scoring leader was Corrina Archuletta with nine points, and Baylor Thompson had eight points. Hanna Hank and Reilly West each hauled down nine rebounds while Brecon Antrillo led the team in assists with four and in steals with three. Lexi Reed, who paced the Jaguars in scoring, said things were working for her in the game. “I just take my shots when I get them
BOYS BASKETBALL D’Evelyn 64, Green Mountain 55 D’Evelyn claimed victory over conference opponent Green Mountain in a home game on Jan. 20. Key performers: Junior Josh Brinkerhoff scored 17 points, and went 11 for 12 in free throws. Senior Corey Skelton had four rebounds. GIRLS SWIMMING Jeffco Invite 2016 D’Evelyn placed seventh of 24 in a nonconference meet on Jan. 22. Jeffco JV Invite D’Evelyn placed 11th in a nonconference meet on Jan. 22.
preseason Player of the Year. Olinger, a senior outfielder and pitcher, hit .387 last season with 19 doubles, five home runs and 36 runs batted in. He compiled a 3.71 earned-run average. Mesa State University sophomore third baseman Trent Maloney also was named to the RMAC preseason all-league team. Maloney, a Douglas County High School grad, hit .323 with 25 RBIs last spring. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
this will help us in the standings.” Brinkerhoff said he had a good game against Green Mountain. “Our team energy was great tonight,” he said. “My teammates kept getting the ball to me and telling me to go score and I was able to hit my shots. I didn’t play too well in the first half because I let them get in my head a bit. My coach helped me by telling me to get things going and help my team.” He said a game like this boosts his confidence to help his team make a big run in March to get to the playoffs. The Green Mountain coach said his team must learn to gain the momentum and keep it rolling for four quarters. “We have had a problem playing a complete game a number of times this season,” he said. “We play good for three quarters, then let down for a quarter and it kills us. But I feel we can work hard to improve so we play a complete game every time on the court.” The Rams have six seniors on the team, so there is time to get things done and make the corrections. After the game, Fritts said it was a physical game, the kind of game he likes to play. “We hit our shots in the first half but didn’t do as well in the second half,” he said. “I try to take the shot that is open. Their defense didn’t provide me many good, open shots outside, and they clogged the lane in the second half so I didn’t have as many good scoring chances.” He said the season isn’t about individual goals, but the whole team is focused on playing good basketball and making the state playoffs.
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falls short for win By Scott Stocker Special to CCM
Arvada West came from 16 points down to only four points down in the final minute of the game against visiting Chatfield on Jan. 20. Chatfield, coached by Stephen Schimpeler, improved to 12-2 overall and 5-0 in the Jefferson County League with its victory over the Wildcats. In the meantime, Arvada West, under coach Jeff Parriott, dropped to 8-5 overall, 3-2 in the league.
CHATFIELD 61 ARVADA WEST 55
Game summary Neither team could get its offense going in the first quarter Chatfield 6 22 18 15 – 61 as Chatfield led, 6-5, Arvada West 5 15 13 22 – 55 after those first eight minutes. The game was tied 13-13 with 4:25 left in the first half before the Mustangs galloped to a 15-7 run for their 28-20 halftime lead. With approximately four minutes left in the third quarter, they had extended their margin to 41-25.
Key Moments Chatfield kept the offense on the move as the Chargers outscored Arvada West, 13-5, less than four minutes into the quarter, thus building a 41-25 advantage. A 16-point Charger’s lead with 5:31 left in the third quarter, 55-39, would pretty much help determine the game’s final outcome. And, it was a good thing, too, as the Wildcats closed the game to 59-55 with 23 seconds remaining. Key players/statistics Riley Welch scored 17 points while Cameron Pearson chipped in with 15 to be the only players in double-figures for Chatfield. Welch had his best run in the second quarter when he scored 10 points for the Chargers. Hitting 13 of 16 shots from the free throw line also was a benefit for the game winner. Dallas Walton continued his talents on the court for Arvada West as he came through with a game-high 20 points. Luke Neff scored 13 points to join his teammate in double figures. Grand Kuhlmann scored nine points, all coming on three-point baskets for the Wildcats. They said it “It was a tale of two games,” said Parriott. “We certainly played a lot better in the second half. We just didn’t want to get into a big hole that we couldn’t get out of and that’s what happened. We just wanted the boys to keep their composure and they played hard. But Chatfield was able to come through against us, especially with their burst in the third quarter. It was just something we just couldn’t overcome late in the game.” “I’ll take the blame for our loss,” said Walton. “We picked it up in the second half, but we just couldn’t come through. It was a physical game and there was a lot of hard hitting. We just couldn’t stay with them when we needed. You have to have composure in yourself and I was off tonight.” “We played a lot differently in the second half than we did in the first,” said Neff. “The turnovers got to us. We just wanted to close out on their shooters and handle the ball, but we just didn’t do what we needed overall.” Going forward Arvada West will be on the road at Bear Creek on the Jan. 27 and at Ralston Valley, Jan. 29. Chatfield plays at Pomona and Lakewood, respectively, Jan. 27 and Jan. 29.
State’s top female athletes honored By Scott Stocker Special to CCM It’s certainly is a list of top individuals that are nominated annually for the Sportswomen of Colorado Hall of Fame inductions. And this year it is no exception. A total of 45 women and teams will be honored March 13 at the Marriott Tech Center. Among the honorees was Pomona’s Tracey Boychuck, who coaches gymnastics and led her team to the Class 5A state championship, and was selected as the Coach of the Year. Here are some of the other area 2015 winners: Jennifer Kupcho — Golf - Jefferson Academy High School Kelsey Boychuk — Gymnastics - Pomona High School Hunter Huser — Softball - Mountain Range High School Danielle Mack — Triathlon - Professional (Arvada)
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January 28, 2016
Club invites residents to run with the pack Foothills Running and Cycling Club has ‘community focus’
CLUB ACTIVITIES The Foothills Running and Cycling Club offers a variety of activities year-round. Here are some of the things club members do together.
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Amanda Simpson said she probably never would have dreamed of running a 50-miler. But last September, she did. And four other members of the Foothills Running and Cycling Club did it with her. Simpson moved to Arvada in 2006 and was doing most of her runs alone. She joined the club in 2013 to have some running buddies and to keep up with the news in the running community. “I was so happy to find them,” she said. “I wish I would have found out about them sooner.” Simpson has accomplished more in the past three years she’s been with the club than in her entire running career, she said. Everybody is incredibly supportive, Simpson said, and people can divide themselves into pace groups, so the club is good for people of all different levels or needs. Some people come for a fun run and to be social, and some people want training partners for advice and encouragement. Although there may be some friendly competition, Simpson said it’s not “cutthroat.” “There’s more to the club than just working out,” she said. “There’s a community focus to it.” Dan Dwyer founded the club in May 2010 for runners and cyclists who wanted a group with which to socialize and train. The club offers weekly, year-round activities — for runners and cyclists — in the Golden area. People are able to join the club through the website or by coming to an event. Annual dues include individual or family memberships, and a student discount is offered for Colorado School of Mines. Anyone who wants to learn more about the club can attend the 2016 membership party, which takes place at 6 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Old Capital Grill in downtown Golden. Certain activities, such as the Saturday runs or Sunday bike rides, are open to the entire community, but a membership offers
Weekly events: • Saturday morning social run and breakfast • Sunday cycling • Tuesday trail runs • Wednesday track workouts • Thursday Runner High group runs The club also offers other activities throughout the year, such as Jammin’ N January fitness challenge; March Madness fitness challenge; Mountain Goat Hill Climb Challenge, which is a cycling time trial; and ad hoc club events such as hikes or ski trips.
JOIN THE FOOTHILLS RUNNING AND CYCLING CLUB WHAT: 2016 Membership Party WHEN: 6 p.m. Feb. 12
Foothills Running and Cycling Club members stop to take a selfie during a Sept. 8 run at Apex Park near Golden. Pictured, from front to back, are Chuk Bible, Jeff Williams, Mark Bivins, Kendra Jeronimus, Amanda Simpson, Ravi Raman, Ernie Stefley, Bob Weber, Mike Cross and Dave Staley. Photo courtesy of Foothills Running and Cycling Club Courtesy photo participation in club-exclusive events, gettogethers, contests and competitions. People enjoy each other’s company, Dwyer said. “There’s been a lot of good friends made in the past six years,” he said. Julie Simon of Golden was in a serious car accident in 2010, and suffered a traumatic brain injury. While hospitalized, her doctor told her family that her endurance training she had before the accident increased her
odds of survival in certain scenarios — such as the surgeries she underwent. “Running is something I always enjoyed doing,” she said. “Fortunately, I was able to get back into running.” About three years ago, Simon joined the FRCC after her neighbor Joan Osborne encouraged her to do so. The club gives her the opportunity to be with people who enjoy the same activities, but also keeps her motivated, is encouraging
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WHERE: Old Capital Grill, 1122 Washington Ave. in Golden DETAILS: The membership party is open to anyone interested in joining the Foothills Running and Cycling Club, or for anyone who would like to learn more about it. Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with club members and learn more about the club’s 2016 plans, activities and club sponsors. More info: www.frcclub.com
and helped her improve her reasons to run, she said. “It’s beyond just getting together and running,” Simon said. “It’s a social club with athletic pursuits.”
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