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Brenda Forland, math teacher at Red Rocks Community College, recently received the Jerome Wartgow Teaching with Technology Award for work the department is doing to make learning easier and more affordable for students. COURTESY PHOTO

RRCC math teacher, and winner of the Jerome Award About me … I grew up in northern Minnesota by Duluth. I’ve mostly lost the accent, but you can still hear it from time to time. I did my Master’s in Montana, and I loved being in the mountains there, so living in Colorado for the last four years has been a great fit. I met my husband, Adam, in graduate school while we were in the same program. He is also a math faculty at Red Rocks and is originally from the Denver metro so this is a perfect place for us. We also have a toddler aged son who is a fun bundle of energy. Teaching math … I received a BA in Mathematics from the University of WisconsinSuperior. I earned my Master’s degree in Mathematics from Montana State University-Bozeman, where I continued another three years to the point where I was essentially ABD (all but dissertation). Being a TA during the school year, I found a passion and enjoyment in teaching and came to RRCC in the fall 2013 as a faculty member and have enjoyed it ever since.

The Jerome Award The Jerome Wartgow Teaching with Technology Award is for recognizing a faculty using educational technologies to meaningfully improve teaching and learning. The things I was recognized for are not solo efforts, the entire math department at RRCC is working on making the student experience better, more effective, and less expensive. With the support of our IT department, we are implementing WeBWorK, a free open-source online assessment tool for math and science that gives students instant feedback and is highly flexible for the instructor to modify and create their own content, which we are currently doing. We are

integrating free textbooks in the classroom as well. The importance of math Mathematics is the language we use to describe and understand the world around us. It’s how we went to the moon; it’s how we make advances in technology and science. This is why it is vital for any student pursuing a STEM career. For those not pursuing STEM, math is the best tool for practicing logical thinking, which makes people better problem solvers and critical thinkers. If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., contact Clarke Reader at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Nine high schools collect food for Jeffco food banks STAFF REPORT

Jeffco Public Schools will hold its inaugural districtwide food drive — Cans Around the Campus — the week of March 6-10. Nine high schools — Arvada, Chatfield, Columbine, Dakota Ridge, Golden, Jefferson, Pomona, Ralston Valley and Wheat Ridge — will participate in this food drive that will benefit local food banks in Jefferson County. Clubs and student government from each school are spearheading the event. The public is welcome to drop off canned food donations at any of the nine schools during school hours during the collection week. Approximately 32 percent of Jeffco students are eligible to receive free/reduced lunch. The goal of the event is to make an impact assisting Jeffco families who use the area food banks in Jefferson County.

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HONORING ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S OLDEST VETERANS Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-7th Congressional District, presents a flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol to Private First Class Buford Johnson. Johnson — a 99-year-old veteran who served in the U.S. Army from June 1943 to September 1945 — was also awarded a series of medals by Perlmutter on Feb. 24. They included the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, an Honorable Service Lapel and World War II Pin. COURTESY PHOTO

Why Are So Many People Choosing to Relocate to Colorado? Perhaps you read the U.S. News & World Colorado made a concerted effort to diversify Report ranked Denver number 2 on list of the its economy so that a decline in any one “100 Best Places to Live” for 2017. Last year industry would not so take down the entire we were number 1, but this year REAL ESTATE economy. The proof of our sucwe dropped to number 2 behind cess in that regard was evident TODAY Austin, Texas. when oil prices tanked again in According to Kim Castro, the recent years, and we hardly felt it. executive editor at U.S. News, Marijuana is now a big indus“When considering a move, peotry, having created thousands of ple are concerned about finding jobs that didn’t exist before, not a job in their field, earning just in selling the products but in enough to afford a home, sendgrowing and manufacturing them. ing their kids to good schools People are not moving here to and feeling like a part of their consume marijuana — they can community. The “Best Places to do that anywhere — but to earn a Live” ranking takes all of that into living in this growing industry. account – the metro areas that By JIM SMITH, I suspect a lot of people are Realtor® do well are the ones with strong moving here because of our sujob markets and high quality of life.” perior weather. When I first lived in Denver We certainly have one of the healthiest back in the 1950’s, the masthead of the Deneconomies in the country and one of the ver Post boasted “Climate Capital of the lowest unemployment rates, but I suspect World,” and that is even more true today now that our enviable quality of life is a big factor that global warming has intensified severe driving out-of-staters to move here. weather, especially on the coasts. I lived for In the 1980’s our economy was so domi- 25 years in New York City and can rememnated by oil and gas that when oil prices ber only one hurricane, and it did no damcrashed in the middle of that decade, it led to age. “Super storm Sandy” was a big wake-up a statewide recession. I benefited from that call about the impact of rising ocean temperrecession when I moved my company to atures, which makes all storms more severe. Denver from New York toward the end of that As I write this article, the evening news recession, buying a 17,000-square-foot office reported a tornado in Massachusetts. Amazbuilding near the State Capitol for $110,000. ing! The national weather map almost always I had been paying that amount per year to shows Colorado with the best weather. Surerent 5,000 sq. ft. in Manhattan! ly people in other states are noticing that. Learning from that recession, Denver and Traffic is getting worse in Colorado, but it

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pales in comparison to the traffic I have experienced on recent trips to New York, Connecticut, and California. The minor freeways in Los Angeles have more lanes than the major freeways in Denver — and they are more congested, and not just at rush hour. Housing prices are rising in the metro area, but our homes look downright affordable to immigrants from other states, especially on the coasts. Our property taxes, like most other taxes, are far lower here, too. A $500,000 home here has a $4,000 property tax bill (based on the average mill levy of 100), but a $500,000 property in Texas or New Jersey could have a $10,000 to $20,000 tax bill. Our state income tax under 5% may seem high to someone from a state with no income tax (like Texas), but is far lower than the states that do have income taxes. Closing costs on real estate are far lower, too. That’s because lawyers aren’t involved, and we have no real estate transfer taxes to

speak of. If you pay cash, expect to pay only a few hundred dollars over the purchase price when you buy a home in Colorado. We have crime, of course, but former New Yorkers, like myself, feel a great sense of relief when they move here. Murder, when it occurs, is more likely among known parties (like a spouse) than among strangers. Theft is lower here too. Usually it’s a crime of opportunity such as stealing from an open garage or unlocked car, rather than breaking and entering. I remember back in New York City, when cars had metal bumpers, people would have the mounting bolts welded so their bumpers could not be stolen. Car owners would install removable car radios so they couldn’t be stolen. One of several “last straws” for me was when our money-hungry city towed my car because it was parked too close to an intersection, and it cost me several hundred dollars to redeem it. “I Love New York”? Make that “Colorado”!

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A WARM FIRE ON A COLD DAY FOR WEST METRO West Metro uses controlled burns for training BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA. COM

Recruits from Westminster and Tri-Lakes received an in-person exhibition of how fire moves in a variety of situations at the West Metro Fire training center on Feb. 23.

In three 8-foot by 8-foot by 10-foot structures built to simulate a bedroom, living room and basement, West Metro started fires and explained the challenges of situations. “We want our recruits to understand how fires move in a variety of situations,” said Lieutenant Dan Wenger. “It’s an eye-opening experience for them, and I hope they come away understanding the seriousness of this. It’s a life or death business.”

West Metro Firefighters go in to put out a fire set as part of training for recruits.

West Metro Firefighters put out a fire that was simulated to have started in a basement. The simulations were part of training for recruits to show how fire moves in real life. “When the smoke gets intense, it basically brings us to zero visibility,” explained Lieutenant Dan Wenger. “We want them to understand how to use their other senses to help keep them safe.” PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER

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Scott Pexton, a volunteer from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, works on sewing a hat for children as part of the first Just Serve Volunteer Fair on Feb. 25. PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER

Staff with Go Team Therapy Dogs show-off the skills of their trained therapy dogs at the first annual Just Serve Volunteer Fair on Feb. 25.

Volunteer options abound in Lakewood and beyond First Just Serve Volunteer fair connects organizations with volunteers BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There are many organizations and individuals in need of assistance, but for many who are interested in volunteering, it can be tricky finding those

with immediate needs. The Community Just Serve Volunteer Fair held on Feb. 25 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aimed to make the process easier by connecting community and volunteers. “I sit on a board, which is great, but I miss the hands-on side,” said Lakewood resident Renee Spicer, who visited the fair. “I’ve been looking for opportunities that are more active.” This was the first time the fair had been held, and 16 organizations were

We spoke with representatives from three different categories of organizations to get a sense of their needs, and what kind of help they’re looking for. Faith organizations — Organization: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver Services provided: “We have 25 ministries that cover everything from conception to natural death,” said Mike Sinett, director of parish and community services. “The needs of the community continue to evolve, but lately we’ve been focusing on children, women, the homeless and immigrants.” Volunteers needed: “We try to cater our offerings to whatever the volunteer wants to do,” he explained. “We can do once a week events, group events, or whatever arrangement works. We’re always looking for people to help us with running the Samaritan House.”

County organizations — Organization: Jefferson County Human Services Services provided: “We’re more than just child welfare,” said Jessica Hansen, special projects and system navigator with the department. “We also provide assistance on senior issues, and one of our big projects is the Jeffco Prosperity Project, which aims to end generational poverty in the county.” Volunteers needed: “There are all kinds of service opportunities, and they can be as simple as hosting a diaper drive, to having a community meeting informing your neighbors about us an what we do,” Hansen said. “We always have a need for foster families, and we’re also looking for tutors for our child care.”

National organizations — Organization: Veterans of Foreign Wars Services Provided: “We’re here to help veterans as best we can,” said Garry Williamson, VFW District 1 commander said. “That includes helping them with benefits and claims, as well as transition and employment services.” Volunteers needed: “We can always use people to help at the VA Hospital, and we take volunteers who want to assist people at our nursing homes,” said Duane Johnson, membership director with Colorado’s VFW department. “Anything we can do to help our vets.”

on hand to share information about volunteer opportunities. Volunteers from the church were available to help visitors sign up to www.JustServe. org, a website where groups can post volunteer openings and other needs, and people can sign up to help. “All these organizations are passionate about their projects, and are looking for people of all ages to help,” said Jennifer Anderson, with the church. “Just today we’ve seen postings on the site from local organizations nearly double.”

Attendees who wanted to do something that day were able to participate in on-site projects like making blankets and hats to benefit the International Rescue Committee and Jefferson County Human Services. “I’m here to help others,” Spicer said. “It’s a way to give back for the opportunities we’ve all be given in life.” The hope for next year is a different faith organization will host the fair, with the help of Latter-day Saints volunteers, Anderson added.

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Playing with the best of Jeffco elementary musicians BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Despite a slick and snowy evening, parents and family turned out in droves to Lakewood’s Creighton Middle School for the Elementary Honor Band and Orchestra Concert, Feb. 23. The annual concert features about 95 of the county’s best band members, and 100 in the orchestra. Students are selected by teachers to represent their schools. Students spent most of the day at the school rehearsing for the performance. “It is an opportunity for the kids

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‘He always fought for what was right for the community’ Ralph Schell retires after 7 years as county manager and more than 30 years with parks and open space BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Ralph Schell became Jefferson County manager seven years ago, the county was in the midst of a

recession and facing lawsuits for the actions of former commissioners. But he navigated through the crises with the thoughtful leadership for which he is known, colleagues say. “I believe Ralph brought with him the glue that held operations together until a new set of commissioners were elected and a more stable backing was established,” Jefferson County Commissioner Donald Rosier said. Schell, 64, who retires March 3, leaves the county in good shape for his successor, Col. Donald J. Davis. Davis spent 27 years serving the

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1976. Two years later, Colorado State Parks hired him as a comprehensive outdoor planner, then promoted him to administration director. He spent 20 years with the state parks before returning to work in Jeffco as open space director in 1998. He became county manager 12 years later. And it is in the parks and open space areas that some of his most noteworthy accomplishments stand out, colleagues say. “It amazes me how much of a champion he is for Jefferson County,” said Tom Hoby, executive director of Jeffco Parks, Recreation and Open Space. “He understands the dynamics of conservation and the county.” Rod Tarullo, the City of Golden’s director of parks, recreation and golf, points to the county’s open space acquisitions and preservation of public lands. “This will benefit generations of people to come,” said Tarullo, who has known Schell for about 14 years. Schell agrees that his greatest accomplishments came during his tenure as director for Jefferson County Open Space, during which Open Space acquired 19,995 acres of land and spent $171.5 million for open space land, he said. But being county manager, Schell said, broadened his perspectives and understanding of all of the county’s functions and responsibilities. The

county manager puts together all the staff work that is presented to county commissioners to help them make policy decisions. The county manager then carries out and implements the commissioners’ direction on a policy. “I’m more part of the machinery that pulls everything together,” Schell said of the responsibilities of the county manager. Six departments report directly to the county manager — administrative services, development and transportation, human resources, human services, parks and the public information office. Schell’s favorite part of the job was being able to hire a quality and dedicated staff. “Ralph is a very supportive leader and is viewed as a mentor by Jeffco staff,” said Jefferson County Commissioner Casey Tighe. “I always felt that Ralph was quietly cheering for his staff as they did their jobs, or when they made presentations to the public or to the Board of County Commissioners.” Good working relationships are a cornerstone of good county management, Deputy County Manager Kate Newman said. “It is hard to find anyone who knows as intimately as Ralph does the details of past county projects, the people and diverse perspectives,” she said. “His legacy serves as a positive example to all.” Jennifer Fairweather, director for Jefferson County Human Resources, recalls a story that describes Schell’s managerial style. She had just started her job, nearly seven years ago, when

her mother died of cancer. “During that time, I was freaking out about trying to handle my new job and figure out how to handle what was going on,” Fairweather said. “But Ralph completely calmed that and was very supportive and reassuring. It really confirmed my decision to come to Jefferson County.” Schell is looking forward to retirement. A hard-core Bronco fan, he enjoys golf, traveling and working on handyman projects. He volunteers with the Lake Arbor Optimists where he gets to work with youth and seniors. He has a vegetable garden and likes hiking, biking, sightseeing and photography. He and his wife of nearly 42 years, Charlotte, have two sons living in

California and three grandsons with a fourth due in May. They plan to visii their children first, but then will head off on an African safari. “We’re going to do what retired people do — enjoy life and flexibility,” he said. “We are both in good health and able to do so.” Schell feels as though he is ending his career on a positive note. His colleagues agree. His heart for Jeffco and Colorado made him a successful leader, County Commissioner Libby Szabo said. “He always fought for what was right for the community, the county and for staff. And did all this while maintaining the best sense of humor,” she said. “That is something (he) can take away and be proud of.”

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t’s always fascinating to me when I start seeing a number of things that are seemingly unrelated, but that all kind of point in the same direction. I don’t know what it is — some sort of brain short-circuit, I guess. I try to make patterns out of random, disparate bits of information. It’s helpful when I’m trying to craft a story or understand music, but probably explains why I’m not an engineer, or a doctor, or, y’know, other things where getting distracted by curiosities can be bad. At any rate, here’s the things that have recently had me distracted. • A Facebook friend of mine recently posted an article about a new report on the financial

well-being of millennials, and, to be frank, the news is not good. On average, a 30-year old today earns 20 percent less than their parents, own only half the assets, have lower home ownership rates, and are saddled with more debt. • George Will highlighted in his column this week the problems with pension funds. The City of Dallas, for instance, faces a 5 billion dollar underfund for its police and firefighter pension fund, roughly four times the city’s entire annual general fund. The state of Oregon is faced with $22 billion in unfunded pension promises. • When Social Security was created by FDR

in 1940, there were 16 workers paying into the system for every beneficiary receiving benefits; today, that ratio is about 3-to-1, and by 2040, it will be 2-to-1 Now, I usually don’t read the financial pages; nor do I pay much attention to things related to retirement (regardless of how much my daughters make fun of my aging hairline). So, for stories like this to intrude on my consciousness, they have to be persistent. And, once that happens, the short circuits go to work on their own. So, what do you do about a system that SEE ALCORN, P11

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Playing cars with geography and econ

ny play time is learning time for young children. Here are days, maybe weeks, of fun ideas to include geography and economics while playing with cars and trucks. You’ll need a relatively smooth rug that small cars can easily travel over, boots and shoes, pans, paper, and tape to turn the rug into a physical map of the United States on the ﬂoor or table top. For guidance, you can search Google for a physical map of the United States. Then add some music from the “Cars” movie to sing along. Geography Creativity Find a large rug or several smaller ones to make a geographic features 3D map. Then gather large shoes and place them under the rug for mountains and hills. You can make a geographic features map

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of the United States. by placing boots along the left hand side of the rug for the Rocky Mountains. They have many high peaks and valleys. On the right side you can stretch out more shoes for the Appalachian Mountains. These mountains are older, weathered, not quite as high, and more like huge rolling hills. Children can use masking tape to make major highways through these features. Before the Rockies place several cake pans under the rug to create the high plains. Children can cut out or tear five large pieces of blue paper to make the ﬁve Great Lakes. There are coloring pages of the Great Lakes on the Internet, also. To make SEE MACALADY, P11

Not just hot air The Senate is expected to vote soon on whether or not to repeal a Bureau of Land Management regulation that restricts methane emissions from oil and gas wells located on public lands. Capturing methane instead of venting or flaring reduces greenhouse gas emissions and simultaneously creates a new revenue stream for the company that owns the well. Colorado pioneered this type of methane regulation and reaped both the economic and the environmental benefits, paving the way for similar regulations at the federal level. According to his staffers, Senator Gardner supports an “all of the above” energy policy, is a staunch supporter of public lands, and believes both that climate change exists and that it is primarily caused by human activities. Keeping the BLM methane regulation on the books will increase energy production, improve air quality on public lands, and reduce a key driver of climate change. The Senator should ﬁnd it easy to vote against repealing this regulation. Rebecca Hanes Lakewood Cartoon got one thing right It is interesting that the cartoon pic by Bill Day you printed in your Feb. 23 issue of the newspaper showing an unsavory caricature of President Trump and Putin with the label “Friend of America” and President Trump with

press labeled “Enemy of America” perpetuates the very lie by the media that Trump is buddy-buddy with Putin. In fact, this cartoon reinforces the fact that media outlets such as yourself perpetuate fake news even in the form of a cartoon drawing to perpetuate a falsehood! At least Bill Day got one thing right – the media is an enemy to Americans. Sandy Jones, Arvada Why not Dan? What will happen if the Jeffco School Board’s search for a new Superintendent (using the same Search Firm and the same criteria for selection as used two years ago) comes up short? What if no seemingly superior candidate is willing to ‘grasp the nettle’ here, for a short term position which will be in peril when a new Board is elected this Fall? Will the present apparently cashstrapped lame-duck Board settle for a $360,000 (plus health benefits, moving expenses, etc.) executive, just to show its subservience to its Union masters? Shouldn’t the Board have a backup plan to retain Dan McMinimee, who, by its own admission, has done a excellent job, pending the installation of an academicsachievement oriented Board? Shouldn’t Dan’s on-the-job experience and cost-savings trump political considerations? Russell W Haas, Golden

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major winding rivers like the Mississippi stick on blue painter’s tape or blue paper strips coming down from high land in Minnesota and draining into a lower body of water like the Gulf of Mexico. (Show and discuss how water always goes downhill because of the force of gravity another time.) Children construct bridges from folded newspapers and blocks. They can also add small plastic animals and people to make farm and ranching scenes. Economics Stories Cars now can race from one place to another going around hills and over mountains. Sometimes police officers may hand out speeding tickets though. The cars may camp for the night or stay in a Lego motel.

Sometimes there’s a flood, heavy snow blockage (cotton balls), or road construction, and children must use heavy machinery or take a detour. Service trucks may carry play clay fruits, vegetables, and milk from farms to stores. It’s a race to get the food to the stores before they spoil. Trucks may haul lumber, cars, and toys to stores and unload. Garbage trucks may carry wastes. Fire trucks, ambulances, and police come to the rescue when there are accidents. All these stories will be excellent for retelling on FaceTime or Skype. 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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depends on the young to fund the old, is already massively underfunded, and the young are not doing so well? And, don’t forget, the old are living longer and, demographically, are the wealthiest cohort in American life. It’s not as simple as Social Security or pensions or anything specific—it is the entire retirement industry. And, perhaps more fundamental than that, it’s about the false promises of the present. In 1940, FDR had every reason to believe and trust that the system he was putting into place would function for a long time — it made sense to make that promise. But, being human, he could not possibly know that lifespans would lengthen significantly, or that people would stop having so many children. When cities, states and municipalities started making all those great promises to their public employees decades ago, they couldn’t possibly have foreseen that a 30-year career would come to represent a relatively small fraction of a person’s life.

They probably could have guessed that basing those promises on the expectation of 8 percent annual returns would be ridiculous, but that’s a discussion for another day. The point is, how often do we make or believe promises for the future based on the realities of the present, with little thought given to the possibility that reality might change? Show me a leader, be he/she a politician or otherwise, who is wise enough to say “we’re building this or that system now, but we’re going to build structural flexibility to deal with changing realities, so we can’t promise you everything we’d like to,” and I’ll show you a leader I would work for and follow. Yeah, I’m not holding my breath, either. Promises are tricky things, for those of us who are not omniscient. On a personto-person level, they can be the basis for a lifetime of happiness, or betrayal. On a policy level, they almost always become strait jackets. Be careful how you wield them, and be wary of those who wield them heedlessly. 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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CCU’s new president focuses on faith, affordability and technology Donald Sweeting steps into the late Bill Armstrong’s shoes at Christian university BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Dr. Donald Sweeting is well aware he has big shoes to fill as the new president of Colorado Christian University. Following the retirement and death of the university’s former president, Bill Armstrong, in 2016, CCU worked

for months to find the right person for the job, finally selecting Sweeting in August. He was inaugurated at CCU on Feb. 16. Sweeting, an ordained minister in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, has been a trustee at the 7,000-student university since 2014. He also serves on the board of the National Evangelical Association. He has written several articles for various magazines and co-authored several books. He and his wife, Christina, have three adult sons and a teenage daughter. We called Sweeting the week after his inauguration to learn a little about

him and his goals for the school. Tell me a little about your background? I was born in New Jersey, the third of four boys, to a father who was a

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Catch a sweat with workout apps Five apps to help you get fit on your terms BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

n today’s nonstop world, prioritizing a workout can be challenging. Whether because of work, children, a spouse or friends, a sweat session often falls

second to other responsibilities. But physical exercise is just as important. According to Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit medical practice and medical research group, regular exercise helps control weight, combats health conditions and diseases, improves mood, boosts energy and promotes better sleep. Mayo Clinic recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise.

If you’re looking for a convenience factor, the answer is most likely in your pocket. Your smart phone has access to hundreds of workouts, allowing you to control where and how long you work out. Many let you personalize the type of workout — strength, cardio, stretching — and the intensity. Here are five smartphone apps, recommended by fitness experts, that provide a variety of exercises and are user-friendly. Another benefit: They are all free.

Calm, available on IOS and Android, is a free wellness app that guides users through meditations and breathing exercises.

Sworkit offers 20 pre-built workouts, including strength, stretching, cardio, pilates and yoga. The free app provides video instruction and audio cues and lets the user pick the duration of the workout.

The Down Dog app guides users through a yoga practice with video and sound. The free app, available for IOS and Android, lets a user customize his or her skill level and preferred duration.

MyFitnessPal is a free calorie counter, diet and exercise journal available for IOS and Android. The app lets users customize a profile to include gender, age, weight and weight-loss goals.

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The Nike+ Training Club app acts as a personal trainer, equipped with more than 130 free workouts ranging from 15 to 45 minutes. The app lets users choose components of their workout, including the intensity and the use of bodyweight, light equipment or full equipment. The app also offers fitness plans, including Start Up, a four-week program to get in shape; Lean Fit, a six-week program to build endurance; and Gym Strong, an eight-week, fullbody program. Workouts are designed by professional athletes, trainers and celebrities, including tennis professional Serena Williams, soccer superstar Alex Morgan and singer Ellie Goulding. For a look at some of the workouts, Williams and comedian Kevin Hart co-created a 15-minute workout called, “The Hart Serena” that focuses on back and arms. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles designed a 30-minute workout called “The Balance Program” that centers on total body strength. For more information, visit www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/nikeplus/training-app.

The highly-rated app provides guided meditation and breathing exercises for those who need to de-stress. The app’s backdrop is rippling lake water with grassy hills and snowcapped mountains. Money Magazine, a financial magazine published by Time Inc., named Calm one of its Best Free Health and Fitness Apps of 2016, noting the benefits of taking a 40-second break to focus on nature. Calm offers simple meditations and soothing sounds, including a crackling fireplace, thunderstorm, evening crickets and more. The app also has a variety of bedtime stories. Calm’s website says the goal of the app is to bring “clarity and peace of mind into your life.” For more information, visit calm.com.

Men’s Fitness, a magazine with exercise, health and nutrition advice, coined this app its Best Comprehensive Trainers app of 2016. “Sworkit—a portmanteau of `Simply WORK IT’— takes a holistic approach to strength workouts without any equipment, and includes a custom workout builder designed for veteran athletes and fitness professionals to create and share custom routines (appropriately nicknamed `playlists’) from the app’s library of 170 exercises,” mensfitness.com says. The fitness app lets a user choose what type of workout he or she desires, such as strength, stretching, cardio, Pilates or yoga. The user may also choose the duration of the workout, making it easy to squeeze in a sweat session around a busy schedule. The app offers video demonstrations by trainers along with verbal cues. For more information, visit sworkit.com.

The yoga app is rated five stars in Apple’s App store with reviews including “thoughtfully designed,” “beginner yogi friendly” and “great at-home practice.” Down Dog provides a studio-like experience with an instructional video and music playlist for each sequence. The app is easy to navigate and lets users customize settings, including the level and duration of the sequence. Each time a user practices, the app generates a new yoga sequence. Down Dog guides users through vinyasa flow yoga, a range of poses that combine strength, balance and flexibility, according to Down Dog’s website. “Vinyasa yoga also places a strong emphasis on the transitions between the poses, creating a flowing practice that’s synced with the practitioner’s breath,” the website says. For more information, visit downdogapp.com.

The health and wellness app lets a user customize a profile with information including gender, age, weight and weight-loss goals. The app has everything one needs for a healthy lifestyle, including a food and water log, calorie counter and progress tracker. On the app, users can locate nearby fitness classes in a specific area and scroll through fitness articles on the homepage. Dru Connolly, fitness specialist of the Highlands Ranch Community Association, said that nutrition and exercise go hand-in-hand, which is why MyFitnessPal is one of her favorite apps. “Exercise alone can work, and meal planning/dieting alone can work… However, designing your meal plan and exercise program to work together is best,” said Connolly, who was a competitive figure skater for 20 years and studied exercise physiology and human performance in college. “My Fitness Pal has so many foods loaded into it to make it easy for anyone to be diligent with meal planning. That, in addition to its fitness components, are what make it my favorite so far.” For more information, visit myfitnesspal.com.

The Nike+ Training app lets users choose from more than 100 workouts created by trrainers and professional athletes. The free app is available for IOS and Android.

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Nonprofit program brings music to life for hundreds of Colorado students

earning music doesn’t just give children the ability to create something beautiful — it also helps them with attention, attendance and comprehension of difficult subjects. And this is why Steve Blatt, Colorado Public Radio’s LINER former community programs director, NOTES started the Bringing Music to Life nonprofit to put instruments in the hands of students all over the state. “Seeing the difference it makes in kids’ lives is so great,” Blatt said. Clarke Reader “I love seeing the changes it makes in their lives, especially when they realize what can happen when they get involved in music.” To provide instruments to Colorado schools, Bringing Music to Life is hosting its annual instrument drive March 13-25. People are invited to drop off gently-used band or orchestra instruments at any of 16 donation locations across the state. Last year, the organization provided 520 instruments worth more than $200,000 to 40 Colorado schools. Since the drive began seven years ago, more than 3,000 instruments worth more than $1 million have been donated to the state’s elementary, middle and high schools, with a focus on small and rural schools. “You’d be amazed at how hard it can be for some of these places to provide music programs to their students,”

Blatt said. “Some people think music is just playing notes, but it’s so much more. Kids who do well in music do better in other classes, too.” Donated instruments will be repaired and awarded to music school programs before the start of the 2017-18 school year. Students are responsible for the instruments they use during their time in their school’s band programs, which helps teach accountability. One of the schools that has received instruments in the past is Northglenn Middle School, where about 80 percent of students qualify for free and reduced lunch. “The generous donations have gone to students who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to learn an instrument,” wrote Katrina Proctor and Corey Stopperan, orchestra directors at the school, in a letter to Bringing Music to Life. “These students are some of the hardest-working young people I’ve ever worked with. The exposure to the high-level music that they’re getting in their middle school years will go with them for the remainder of their lives. It’s been especially exciting to hear students talk about wanting to teach music or perform music professionally after high school.” Title I schools are encouraged to apply for instruments through March 31 via an online application form. People without an instrument can also contribute to the repair fund, to help repair and refurbish the instruments — the largest expense of the program, Blatt added. Even with the Colorado Institute of Musical Instrument Technology doing repair work at a 50 percent discount, it still costs

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CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Thundercat’s “Drunk,” released on Brainfeeder records. Review: Simultaneously extraordinarily listenable and experimental, Thundercat (Stephen Bruner) ably displays why he is one of the best and most influential modern bassists on his third album. Big names like Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell make appearances here, but aside from Bruner’s virtuoso performance, his eccentric influences and passions are the stars — see about $120 per instrument to get it up to snuff. All the effort is well worth it, when music can change a child’s life, like that of Christopher, an eighth-grader at Northglenn Middle School who wrote words of thanks to Blatt. “When I play my cello with other people, I feel great, like I can do anything.”

the winking “Tokyo.” What really floors is just how lovely the album is, and how much it’ll stick with you. Favorite song: “Walk On By” featuring Kendrick Lamar Best proof yacht rock is ready for a renaissance: “Show You the Way” featuring Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he urges everyone to support music education programs. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share why you think music education is important at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Finding humanity amidst the struggles of ‘The Nance’ Edge Theater hosts regional premiere of vaudeville-like production BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In today’s charged political and social climate, many people have two

roles to play — one for the public, another in private. Chauncey Miles, the lead character in Douglas Carter Beane’s “The Nance,” knows just how that feels. He also has to fight to keep his true self intact as the pressures of the world threaten to choke the life out of him. “Chauncey is very much a defiant character, but there’s also a lot of self-hatred there,” said Warren Sherrill, who plays the character. “He’s in

a constant battle with himself, and because of the politics at the time, it’d be hard not to.” “The Nance” receives its world premiere at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St. in Lakewood, March 3 through April 2. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday. Set in the world of 1930s vaudeville and burlesque, the show exhibits the highs and lows of Chauncey, who is

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Imaginations get their rocket fuel at Camp Invention! This summer’s all-new curriculum allows children in kindergarten through 6th grade to experience real-world problem solving and creative thinking as they transform a distant exoplanet, take risks as future entrepreneurs, blast rockets and rubber chickens, and wire a circuit to create their own Spy Gadget Alarm Box! Local educators lead a week of hands-on activities that will launch your child’s imagination. Use promo code INNOVATE25 by 3/20 to save $25 on registration. Locations: Multiple locations throughout the area Ages: Children entering K-6th grade Dates: Dates vary based on location Contact: www.RenaissanceAdventures.com, Programs@RenaissanceAdventures.com, (303) 786-9216

Chatfield Stables Horse Camp

Week long HORSE CAMPS! This camp is for girls and boys interested in a real life experience of what a true to life Wrangler does! We have a lot of beautiful trails to ride around on inside of Chatfield State Park. There are several opportunities to see wildlife like deer, elk, birds, etc. We actually go riding, not just go around in circles in an arena. The rides are from one to two hours long and we ride twice a day, except for Monday mornings when we do our safety, training, and teaching protocols. Kids brush, bridle, and saddle their own horses; they get to lead their horses to water and feed the horses for lunch and untack and brush them after they are done for the day. Locations: Chatfield State Park (state park pass required) Ages: 7 & up Dates: Weekly all summer long, May 19 - Aug 14 Contact: 303-933-3636, www.chatfieldstables.com

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A USA Today 10 Best Adventure Camp Location: Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, Cortez, CO Middle School Archaeology Camp Ages: Entering grades 7-9, 12 y.o. by camp June 18-24, 2017 High School Archaeology Camp Ages: Entering grades 9 – graduated seniors, 14 y.o. by camp July 16-22, 2017 High School Field School Ages: Entering grades 10-graduated seniors, 15 y.o. by camp June 25-July 15, 2017 Contact: summercamp@crowcanyon.org, 800.422.8975, ext. 455

Dinosaur Ridge

Locations: Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps 16831 W Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465 Ages: 6-13 Dates: Session 1: Fossils and Fun – June 5-9 Session 2: Junior Paleontologists – June 12-16 Session 3: Junior Geologists – June 19-23 Session 4: Fossils and Fun – 26-30 Session 5: Junior Paleontologists – July 10-14 Session 6: Fossils and Fun – July 17-21 Session 7: Junior Paleontologists – July 24-28 Session 8: Fossils and Fun – July 31-August 4 Contact: www.RenaissanceAdventures.com, Programs@RenaissanceAdventures.com, (303) 786-9216 Listings continued on next page

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The Aviation Expedition offers younger aviators the opportunity to experience basic aviation concepts via real world piloting tools, experiments, and field trips. This is an exciting week long STE(A)M opportunity that will prepare your student for the next step in their aviation education! Ages: Ages 9-12 Dates: June 12 - June 16, 2017 Contact: LimitlessExpeditionsllc@gmail.com

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Mathnasium Math Learning Centers offer customized summer math instruction services helping kids in grades 2-12 develop math skills to develop understanding and build a love of math. Catch Up, Keep Up, Get Ahead --- We Make Math Make Sense Please contact the Math Learning Center nearest you for more exciting details about our Summer Programs. Locations: Mathnasium The Math Learning Center, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock & Parker Ages: grades 2-12 Dates: Please contact the Math Learning Center nearest you for more exciting details about our Summer Programs. Contact: Castle Rock, 303-663-6305, castlerock@mathnasium.com Highlands Ranch, 303-471-7501, highlandsranch@mathnasium.com Parker, 303-840-1184, parker@mathnasium.com

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Mullen High School features 8 different summer camp programs throughout the summer season, for kids grades K-8. We welcome anyone interested, at any level of competition. We hope to assist children in the community with discovering healthy lifestyles! Assistance is available for campers. We hope to see you this summer! Locations: Mullen High School Ages: K-8 Contact: Hank Hooper, Associate Athletic Director for more information hooper@mullenhigh.com or visit www.mullenhigh.com located under the events tab

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Be the hero of a mythic quest in this award-winning, outdoor, live-action roleplaying experience! Playing as knights, wizards, healers, shapeshifters, or other adventurers, students join in small teams of similar ages to solve riddles and puzzles, overcome daunting challenges, and battle monsters with foam swords to save the kingdom! Locations: Denver, Boulder, Littleton, Longmont, Castle Pines Ages: 6-17 Dates: Weekly all summer long Contact: www.RenaissanceAdventures.com, Programs@RenaissanceAdventures.com, (303) 786-9216

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Locations: School of Rock Summer Camps, Aurora Rock Rookies Camp - June 19 - 23 (1/2 days) 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 year olds. Rock Rookies is for beginner musicians. Rock 101 Boot Camps - June 12 -16 or July 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 28 9-12 year olds. Rock 101 helps young musicians learn the basics of playing their instrument, beginning music theory, stage presence, and the dynamics of playing in a group. Students will learn a variety of rock songs that help develop these skills. Rock Gods-June 26-30 Ages 9-18. 3-6 months experience on instrument. This camp will focus on some of the greatest classic rock and roll bands ever! Learn songs from bands such as Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, The Who, Beatles, and more. Come ready to be challenged and have fun!

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21st Century Camp July 17-21 Ages 9-18. 3-6 months experience on instrument. Though we love our classic rock roots, this camp will focus on bands that are making music now! Including Arctic Monkeys, 30 Seconds to Mars, Muse, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and many more! Contact: Call School of Rock, 720-789-8866 or email rwillard@schoolofrock.com, aurora. schoolofrock.com With the exception of Rock Rookies Camp all camps culminates on Friday afternoon with a live show for family and friends! Listings continued on next page

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Register now to attend a SkyView Academy Summer Camp led by SVA coaches and teams. Sign up with your club team members and school friends to improve your soccer and basketball skills while receiving expert instruction from SkyView coaches and players! Locations: DL Parsons Theatre; 11801 CommunityCenter Dr. Northglenn Ages: 1st Grade through 8th grade Dates: Basketball Camp-Boys June 5th to 8th/Girls June 12th to 15th, Soccer Camp-Boys and girls combined June 19th to 22nd. Camp registration deadline: Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Contact: Vicky Schleining, vschleining@svak12.org vschleining@svak12.org

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What are your goals for CCU? Bill was an incredible leader and started a lot of objectives I want to keep going here at the school. My philosophy for the school is “ad fonts” — a Latin expression which means back to the source. We need to get back to our Christian origins, because losing that center is the biggest issue facing higher education these days. Both academics and faith are of equal importance. That’s the opportunity of a Christian university. I’m interested in raising a new generation of leaders in Christ and continuing to be a blessing to the state of Colorado. Affordability is something I also want to work on, as well as helping the college deal with the digital revolution and demographic changes.

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LAKEWOOD ARTS NEWS IN A HURRY ‘The Best of Everything’ The Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) Theatre Arts and Dance Department presents the Colorado premiere of “The Best of Everything.” Directed by David-Matthew Barnes and choreographed by Angie Simmons, with musical direction by Kelly Jo Eldredge, performances are at 7 p.m. March 2, 3, and 4 at the college’s theater, 13300 6th Ave., west end, lower level. The play is adapted from Rona Jaffe’s bestselling novel from the 1950s (which was also adapted into an Academy Award-nominated film). It explores the lives of six women working in the publishing

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narrative, “Valeria: A Fugue in Four Acts” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 10 at Green Mountain UMC, 12755 W. Cedar Drive, in Lakewood. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children/students and are avail-

Milhem, John Ashton, Patty Ionoff, Emily Tuckman, Amy Gray and Emily Gomes. While the show is not a full-scale musical, the nature of the vaudevillian setting means the production includes 12 vaudeville and burlesque acts. “This is our biggest show of the year because of all the levels to the performances,” Yaconis said. “Some of the acts the characters do are great and bring such a high level of entertainment to the proceedings.” Getting the timing of these comic performances has been the biggest challenge for Sherrill, but he also said it’s extremely important that audiences connect to Chauncey’s humanity. “I want audiences to understand his struggle,” he said. “So much of what he goes through are things I understand in my heart. The show is really just a beautiful love story.”

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‘The Best of Everything’: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at Red Rocks Community College Theater, Lakewood. Tickets available at www.tinyurl.com/RRCCTickets. Go to www.rrcc.edu. Dinner Theater Show: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 3-4 at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. “Somebody Please Say Yes or Six Sues Silver Mine” delves into the world of vile villains and distraught damsels. Join the six Sue sisters as they try to create a hotel out of their deceased father’s dusty old silver mine. Call 303-456-6772 for reservations. Children’s Theatre Production of ‘Robin Hood’: 1 p.m. Saturdays through March 4 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call for weekday performance availability. Call 303-9353044 or go to minersalley.com. For ages 12 and under, and the people who love them. Regional Premiere of ‘HIR’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through March 5 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-935-3044 or go to www. minersalley.com. ‘Billy Elliot The Musical’: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays, through March 12 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, with an additional performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 17, at the Colorado Ballet Black Box Theater, 1075 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Tickets available at www.evergreenchorale.org or call 303-674-4002. Rated PG-13 for mature situations and language.

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Spiritual Voices Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4500 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge. The Bennie L. Williams Spiritual Voices presents “Jesus is a Rock in a Weary Land: Songs of Hope.” Prelude at 3:30 p.m. by organist Dan Ward. Stratus Chamber Orchestra Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church, 12755 W. Cedar Drive, Lakewood; and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E.

this week’s TOP FIVE ‘The Nance’: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays from March 3 to April 2, and 8 p.m. Monday, March 20, at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. In the 1930s it was easy to play gay and dangerous to be gay. Call 303-2320363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com for tickets. Free parking. Adult themes. League of Women Voters Orientation, Welcome: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Many post-election voters are fired up and seeking ways to get involved in their government. The League of Women Voters may offer that opportunity. Contact Becka at 720-955-3705 or becka. hill@q.com to RSVP. Go to www.lwvjeffco.org. Japanese Doll and Cultural Festival (Hina Matsuri): 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 4 and Sunday,

March 5, at Simpson United Methodist Church, 6001 Wolff St., Arvada. Admission is free; call 303428-7963 or go to http://www.simpsonumc.com ‘Mental Pause’ Comedy Show: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at West Woods Golf Course, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. Comedy Night @ West Woods features Stephanie McHugh, Nora Lynch and Nancy Norton as they explore the “middle ages,” touching on hot flashes and memory lapses, night sweats and oxygen debt. The trio’s hilarious take on the maturation aberration that is the change of life will leave you in stitches. Tickets are available at SlapHappyEntertainment.com. Hosted by Bob Meddles. Women in Action in STEM Fields: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood. Presented by Lakewood AAUW. Megan Schulze, Society of Women Engineers, Rocky Mountain Section President, will speak about women achieving their potential as engineers and leaders while inspiring the next generation to find careers in science and technology.

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Explore Mythical Creatures Through Art: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 15 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Ages 3-6 years. Ages 6-14 years. Register at Arvada.org/public-classes.

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Mile High Dowsers Meeting: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Learn about dowsing. This month’s practical dowsing exercise will be presented by Sabrina Nugent. Jack Roberts is our featured presenter sharing his knowledge of Thought Forms. Group meets the first Thursday of each month. Go to www.milehighdowsers.org. The National Parks: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Atria of Applewood, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood. 2016 marked the 100th anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service. The world’s first national park, Yellowstone, was created by an act of Congress in 1872. Today, the na-

tional park system includes over 400 units (58 national parks), over 84 million acres of land, and hosts over 300 million visitors per year. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of the development of our national parks system and highlight some of the more notable parks and their stories. Call 303-233-4343 to RSVP. Round Table Issues Breakfast: 7 a.m. Friday, March 3, at American Legion Wilmore-Richter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Speaker is Cliff Deeds, water systems manager for the City of Arvada. Open to the public. Contact 303-424-0324 for cost and other information. Animal Olympics: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Saturday, March 4 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Meet animals from the Downtown Aquarium. Sign up at arvada.org/public-classes. Rocky Mountain Train Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the Denver Mart. Features 30 operating train layouts, manufacturer and hobby store displays, a marketplace of over 600 tables of trains for sale, howto clinics and appraisal opportunities for your old trains. Go to www. RockyMountainTrainShow.com.

Ladies 9-Hole Golf Club Membership Meeting: 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, at Lake Arbor Golf Club, 8600 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Great club for women wanting to transition from playing par-3 golf courses to a regulation course. Club plays Monday mornings from April through September. Contact Lee Kauffman, head pro, at 720-8987360 or Jackie Stoffel, membership chair, at 303-465-5783 for applications or information. Book Group Plus Author Visit: 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 7 at Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Former Denver Post reporter Dick Kreck discusses his newest book, “Rich People Behaving Badly,” which exposes the scandals, murders, infidelities, financial misdeeds, and just plain misbehavior from Colorado’s past. For adults. Call 303-235-5275 or go to www.jeffcolibrary.org.

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Jeffco International Women’s Day Luncheon: Wednesday, March 8 at Denver West Marriott, 1717 Denver West Blvd., Golden. Keynote speaker is Dr. Tracy Camp, Colorado School of Mines. Tickets on sale now. Sponsorships available. Go to http://www. ixpowerfoundation.org/currentprojects/march-8-women-s-day/. American Legion Post 161 Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Contact 303-424-0324 for cost and other information. Benefits of Urban Birds: 3-4 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn about birds and explore ways to help them. Led by David Leatherman, retired forest entomologist. Sign up at arvada.org/public-classes. Food Pantry: open from 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at New Apostolic Church, 5290 Vance St., Arvada, rear entrance (across the street from Beau Jo’s restaurant). Contact Gertrude at 303-902-6794. Fun with Animals: 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays in March at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 3-6 years. Learn about coyotes, beavers, bugs and fish. Use books, stories, crafts and games. Sign up at arvada.org/public-classes.

HEALTH Love Your Pet: Spay and Neuter: discounted fees for spay/neuter surgeries offered through February at Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre St., Golden. Go to www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/ Spay. Contact 720-407-5215 or info@fas4pets.org.

Nature of God Explored: noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Footage from the Lionsgate movie “The Shack” will be shown, and the footage will be used to spark a conversation about the characteristics of God. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. Step It Up for Women in STEM: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at the Denver West Marriott Hotel, 1717 Denver West Drive, Golden. Networking, speakers, Girls in STEM awards, luncheon and door prizes. Information and reservations at www.ixpowerfoundation.org.

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D’Evelyn advances into 4A Sweet 16 BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — The three keys to success for D’Evelyn’s girls basketball team is tempo, tempo and tempo — the quicker, the better for the Jaguars. That held true Feb. 24 as 15thseeded D’Evelyn advanced into the round of 16 of the Class 4A state tournament with a 55-45 home victory over No. 18 Falcon. The Jaguars and Falcons were tied at halftime 30-30, but D’Evelyn figured Falcon wouldn’t match the six 3-pointers it made in the first half and the uptempo pace would eventually favor the Jaguars. “That’s our style every year,” D’Evelyn junior Angi Reed said. “At halftime coach (Chris Olson) said there was no way they could keep shooting like this and keep running with us. We trusted the process.” D’Evelyn senior Jill Smith opened the second half with a 3-pointer from the corner 10 seconds into the third quarter to give the Jaguars (17-7 record) the lead, which it would never give up. After a slow start, Smith heated up in the third quarter scoring 11 of her 14 points. “When she (Smith) gets going it really changes what the defense does,” Olson said. “Angi and Payton (Sampson) can drive to the basket. That’s important for us.” Smith scored all but three of the Jaguars’ points in the critical third quarter. However, she did assist on D’Evelyn’s only other bucket in the quarter. In a designed play for Smith to take a jumper at the freethrow line, Smith kicked it back out

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T D’Evelyn junior Angi Reed (2) spots up for a 3-pointer during the second half Feb. 24 in the Jaguars’ second-round state playoff game against Falcon. Reed score a team-high 17 points in D’Evelyn’s 55-45 victory. DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS to Reed for a deep, but wide-open 3-pointer. Reed, who finished with 17 points, drained the long 3-pointer to give D’Evelyn a 40-35 lead with 2:30 left in the third quarter. “I wasn’t surprised. We are all unselfish,” Reed said of Smith kicking the ball back out to her. “We are looking for the best shot, not a good shot.” D’Evelyn placed fourth in the deep 4A Jeffco League this year. The Jaguars, along with conference rivals No. 3 Evergreen, No. 6 Valor Christian and No. 9 Golden all grabbed first-round byes. Next up for D’Evelyn is No. 2 Pueblo West (21-3). The game was scheduled to be played Tuesday, Feb. 28, in Pueblo, after press deadline.

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The Jaguars and Cyclones have plenty of playoff history. D’Evelyn defeated Pueblo West in overtime last season in the opening round of the state tournament. In 2014 the Jaguars defeated the Cyclones in the Sweet 16 and in 2013 D’Evelyn got the better of Pueblo West in the state semifinals. “I’m excited. We are kind of rivals, I guess,” Smith said of another postseason battle against Pueblo West. “We’ll go down there and give them a great game,” Olson said. “We’ll see what we can do.” Dennis Pleuss is a communications specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. For more Jeffco coverage, go online at CHSAANow.com/Jeffco.

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Kira Emsbo blocks a shot in Lakewood’s Feb. 24 state playoff game against the Far Northeast Warriors, while her twin sister Camilla Emsbo backs her up. LHS would go on to win the second round game 68-36. Lakewood, which enjoyed a first round bye, played Denver East on Tuesday in the Sweet-16 round.

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here was no use wasting time, so I popped the tough question to RJ McLennan early in the interview. I asked the Rock Canyon senior if he is a skier or a lacrosse player. OVERTIME To be fair, I knew he was a state champion skier who also plays lacrosse. “I’ve dedicated most of my life to skiing so I’d have to say I’m a better skier than a lacrosse player, but I enjoy both,” McLennan answered. Jim Benton On Feb. 24 on the All Out run at the Steamboat Springs Ski Resort, McLennan was skiing for the Evergreen co-op team and won the boys giant slalom at the Colorado State Skiing Championships. He was the fastest during the first run in 51.60 and ensured the state title with a 46.17 time in the second run for an overall 1:37.8 showing. “I went in feeling pretty confident about my GS skiing,” he said. “After the first run, I was in first and thought I could really do it my second run.” McLennan injured his knee while ski racing in 2015 and had surgery. Still he was able to play lacrosse last spring for the Jaguars. He scored 11 goals and had 17 points. In the slalom state championship event on Feb. 25, McLennan finished 18th. “On my second run, I straddled a gate so it wasn’t what I was looking to do,” he said. “I was looking for a podium in slalom also. “It felt pretty good to be a state ski champion. I wanted to finish the high school ski season strong and I plan to go to CU next year just to go to college.” But first, there is the lacrosse season, which starts for Rock Canyon with a March 10 game against Grand Junction at All-City Stadium. “I will take a lot of good conditioning from skiing into lacrosse,” he said.

Spring is here After weeks of above average temperatures, snow and cold weather arrived just in time for the opening of practice for spring sports teams. Spring sports practice started Feb. 27 for baseball, girls golf, boys and girls lacrosse, girls soccer, boys swimming, girls tennis, and boys and girls track and field. Among the area’s defending state champions are Faith Christian (3A) and Valor Christian (4A) in baseball, Valor in boys lacrosse (4A), Lutheran in boys track (3A) and Pomona in boys track (5A). Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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Principal weaves immigration rights into sports celebration Most of the Edgewater school’s students come from Spanish-speaking households, principal says BY GLENN WALLACE GWALLACE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Jefferson High School assembly last week started like a lot of school assemblies: Cheerleaders in a line, ready to celebrate the triumphant sports team as it entered the school gymnasium — in this case the Saints’ wrestlers, who enjoyed their best season in school history. But then came the principal’s speech about current events and civil liberties. “First and foremost, I want you to know that when you’re at our school, you are safe,” Principal Michael James said at the start of his remarks. He held up a yellow piece of paper — pamphlets printed out from the ACLU website, entitled “What to do if you’re stopped by police, immigration agents or the FBI.” The pamphlets were available to students as they left the gym. Printed in English and Spanish, they listed the rights and responsibilities of a citizen when interacting with law

MAT MIRACLES Jefferson High School had quite a wresting season. “I can say with confidence that Jefferson wrestling is respected across the state,” said the school’s athletic director, Joe Generose. That respect is well-earned, as the the team won the 3A state runner-up team trophy on the strength of five state tourney qualifieers: Jimmy Ramirez III (120 pounds), Kyle Cisneros (132), Nick Gallegos (138), Brandon Onofre (152) and Oscar Lopez (220). Both Cisneros and Lopez won individual championships. Freshmen Ramirez III — runner-up at 120 — and Gallegos, who placed third at 138 bode well for the program’s continued greatness. Also this season, the team’s female wrestler at 121 pounds, Marissa Gallegos, won a metro-area all-female tournament.

enforcement. James told the assembly he knows some of his students have undocumented friends or family members. “This is a tool, and it’s about your individual power as a student,” James said. He added that at Jefferson, the word “diversity” means more than it might in other places. “It is everything we are as a school.”

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The Jefferson High School wrestling team hoists its first 3A team second place trophy on Feb. 24, at a school assembly in its honor. GLENN WALLACE The rest of the school assembly helped highlight diversity, beginning with a drum performance by CU music instructor Mohammed Alidu, playing a traditional west African djembe drum. Singing and dancing performances from multiple student groups followed, culminating in a hip-hop dance circle and live DJ performance. In an interview after the assembly, James said he felt the need to address immigration and individual rights because of “all the quick decisions being made in this country.” He wanted his students to be informed, and to know how to peacefully express their rights. James estimates that 90 percent of his students come from Spanishspeaking households. Fear of what

might come next for immigration enforcement in the U.S. had raised concerns among his families and faculty, though the principal said he had not heard of any student or student’s family member facing sudden deportation. “I have refugees and immigrants, too,” he added, saying some families arrived in the first half of January, among the last to be let into the country. James said the families are from all over, including the Congo, Somalia, Guam and El Salvador. He would like his “students to feel safe so we can get back to normal,” James said. “I need them to know what I believe ... that I believe in their familes, no matter what.”

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Two sentenced in murder Two men convicted of the firstdegree murder of 41-year-old Eric Schnaare were sentenced in Jefferson County Court on Feb. 6. John Orlando Sanchez, 42, was sentenced as a habitual criminal to life in prison plus 108 years, according to a release from Pam Russell, communications director of the Jefferson County District Attorney. Co-defendant Andrew George Gutierrez, 47, was sentenced to life in prison plus 16 years. In May 2015, Sanchez and Gutierrez were at 1425 Harlan St., No. 10, in Lakewood, a location known to law enforcement as a popular hangout for gang members and where drugs were frequently purchased, sold and used. Both Sanchez and Gutierrez were high-ranking members of the street gang known as “GKI,” short for Gallant Knights Insane. Schnaare arrived at the Harlan Street apartment where Sanchez, Gutierrez, and others were drinking and using methamphetamine. Sanchez and Gutierrez greeted Schnaare in the parking lot. There was an existing conflict between the men over the possession of weapons, but Schnaare was invited in to the apartment. Testimony at trial was that within seconds of entering the apartment, he was shot and killed. While Schnaare was not involved with a gang, there was testimony that the murder was unprovoked and motivated by gang dynamics.

Sanchez and Gutierrez were both convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder following a jury trial in December. Man found guilty for fires set near homes Christopher Magana, 28, was found guilty of 19 felony counts for causing a house fire in Lakewood in April, according to information provided by First Judicial District Attorney Pete Weir. There were 14 people in the house; nine were under the age of 18. None were injured. One of the residents of the duplex was Marilyn Sanchez-Naba, 21, who had been dating Magana off and on for a little less than a year. Sanchez-Naba had recently ended the relationship, but Magana did not accept the breakup, according to investigators. Testimony at trial was that he had continued to text her and that he had threatened to set her car on fire in the weeks prior. At 3:30 a.m. on April 12, Lakewood police and the West Metro Fire Protection District were called to a duplex at 5615 W. 5th St. because two cars and a residence were on fire. Sanchez-Naba’s vehicle was parked a few feet from the house. Fire investigators testified that the fire started with the car and that there were three ignition points. Gasoline was used as an accelerant. As the car became engulfed, the tires exploded, waking the people inside the house, which allowed them to escape unharmed. The fire then spread to the house.

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